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5 things to do this week
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on May 12, 2008 - 1:52pm.1. See "Charlotte's Web" at the Old Log Theater.
2. Visit the Fine Line Music Cafe to hear
Wild Sweet Orange perform.
3. Enjoy a drink and discuss a good book during Books & Bars.
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Earth Day Opportunities
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on April 22, 2008 - 11:52am.1. Start a recycling program in your home, office or school.
2. Shop for products made from recycled content.
3. Create a compost pile for your food scraps.
4. Recycle obsolete electronics.
5. Properly dispose of your household items.
More ideas at Earth Day 911
5 things I love about spring
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on April 4, 2008 - 11:05am.1. Glossy green plant tips shooting up through dead leaves
2. Increased happiness and energy due to sunshine
3. The sense that anything is possible (see no. 2)
4. Seeing neighbors for the first time in six months
5. Leaving my coat in the car
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5 upcoming events
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on March 18, 2008 - 2:49pm.
D. L. Hughley1. D. L. HUGHLEY
Darryl Lynn "D. L." Hughley is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and star of the television sitcom ‘The Hughleys,’ which ran from 1998 to 2002 on ABC and then on UPN. Most notably, D. L. Hughley is a member of The Original Kings of Comedy.
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Five shows to see at the Mystic Showroom
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on March 7, 2008 - 12:11pm.2. George Jones March 20 & 21
3. Etta James & The Roots Band April 1
4. KANSAS April 11
5. Engelbert Humperdinck May 11
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5 things to do March 1
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on February 29, 2008 - 1:12pm.1. Taste Of Japan, 5-9:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Civic Theater.
Features theatrical and musical entertainment featuring Mu Performing Arts, Mu Daiko sponsored by Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.; Champion Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie, educational and vendor booths; a silent and live auction with many items including handmade uchikake kimonos from Wind Whisper West Gallery; and an authentic Japanese dinner catered by Fuji Ya Restaurant.
2. Year Of The Frog, Feb. 29 – March 2 at the Minnesota Zoo.
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5 Things To Do This Weekend
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on February 8, 2008 - 3:15pm.1. WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Mall of America.
2. A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Fitzgerald Theater.
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Cool links
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on January 23, 2008 - 11:39am.1. Print free cute and colorful alphabets from Wondertime magazine.
2. Read a moving story about the connection between humans, nature and the spirit at Orion Magazine.
3. Take a break with Ten Daily Stress Reduction tips from the U of M's Center for Spirituality & Healing.
4. Support college journalists. Check out Normandale Community College's student newspaper, The Lion's Roar.
5. Read a school bus driver's thoughts on life, work and simple pleasures at SimplySandi.
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Cool businesses
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on January 4, 2008 - 6:14pm.1. Lakewinds Natural Foods in Chanhassen
2. Bill's Toggery in Shakopee
3. Home Accents, Ect. in Prior Lake
4. Quilt Yourself in Savage
5. By the Yard Inc. in Jordan
Free entertainment
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on December 28, 2007 - 9:52am.1. Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in a free chess tournament noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Eden Prairie Library. Advance registration is required.
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Christmas events
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on December 19, 2007 - 3:02pm.Living Nativity at East Union Lutheran Church in Carver
“The Gospel According to Scrooge” musical at the Chaska Community Center
”The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Lakeville Area Arts Center
“Madeline's Christmas” at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins
“It's A Wonderful Life” at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage in Anoka
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Art shows
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on November 21, 2007 - 9:26am.
Modern Mosaics: by Michael Sweere
1. Modern Mosaics at the Bloomington Art Center through Dec. 28.
2. Frida Kahlo at the Walker Art Center.
3. Georgia O'Keeffe at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
4. Winterfest Art Show at Savage Art Studios Gallery, through Jan. 12. 2008.
5. Art Walls~Liya Oertel through Dec. 7 at the Chaska Community Center.
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Theater events this weekend
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on November 16, 2007 - 12:36pm.1. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen
2. "It's A Wonderful Life" at the Lyric Arts Main Street Stage in Anoka
3. "A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol” at Hennepin Stages in Minneapolis
4. “We Gotta Bingo" at the Lowry Theater in St. Paul
5. “Church Basement Ladies” at the Plymouth Playhouse in Plymouth
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My 5 fave foods
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on November 7, 2007 - 4:59pm.1. Hazelnut flourless torte from Biella in Excelsior
2. Nigiri sushi from Yumi's Sushi Bar in Excelsior
3. Tuna Tataki from Crave in the Galleria in Edina
4. S'more brownies and carrot cake from Yum! in St. Louis Park
5. Hey Dude pizza from Turtles in Shakopee
What are your 5 fave foods of the day?
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