Explore Minnesota Events Report Updated 3.20.07

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Explore Minnesota Events Report March 20

Please note that events and individual activities may be postponed or cancelled without notice due to unsafe ice, insufficient snowcover or extreme temperatures.

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NORTHERN MINNESOTA

The 2007 SPRING HOME AND GARDEN SHOW will be offered at the Blikre Activities Center near the city of Breckenridge, Friday and Saturday, March 23 & 24, with home improvement and gardening demonstrations and display booths, as well as seminars, workshops, door prizes, and more! For further information, dial 1-800-892-6673, or visit www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com

The Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center will be the site of the DULUTH WORLD OF WHEELS, Friday through Sunday, March 23-25. The arenas will be filled with a huge variety of award-winning customs, locally-owned and built trucks, 4x4s, racing carts, hot rods, street rods, race cars, custom cycles, classics, antiques and feature vehicles. For rates and times, dial 1-800-600-3417

The Bigwood Event Center in the city of Fergus Falls will be the site of the WOMEN'S WELLNESS EXPO on Saturday, March 24. Enjoy this day of renewal, with health and wellness seminars, and a Women's Marketplace. To learn more, dial 1-800-726-8959, or check out www.visitfergusfalls.com

A SPRING BREAK LUAU will be offered at Spirit Mountain in Duluth on March 24. Featured will be a tropical end-of-season bash, with a Hawaiian costume contest, a bikini ski race, barrel jumping, obstacle courses, cardboard box, furniture and plastic sled races, water pond “surfing,” tropical drinks, lots of great prizes, and Jimmy Buffet music at the Moosehead Saloon. To find out more, dial 1-800-642-6377, or visit www.spiritmt.com

The Brainerd Civic Center and Gold Medal Arena will be the site of the BRAINERD LAKES AREA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SHOW, Friday and Saturday, March 30 & 31, with area businesses gathered to promote their products and services. In addition, there will be live entertainment, demonstrations and fun events. And while in Brainerd, enjoy the READY, SET, GROW! 2007 GARDEN EXPO on March 31 at Central Lakes College, with a variety of presentations, vendors and exhibits, as well as a luncheon, door prizes, a quilt raffle and silent auction. For rates and times, and for further informaiton, dial 1-800-450-2838

The 30TH ANNUAL BEMIDJI JAYCEES' HOME, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW will be held at the Bemidji State University Fieldhouse in Bemidji from Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1, when area businesses will display, demonstrate and sell their products and services. In addition, there will be a fundraiser to raise money to be donated back to the community. And while in Bemidji, check out the BELTRAMI COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS SPRING GARDEN PARTY at the Beaux Arts Ballroom at Bemidji State University on Saturday, March 31, with information for northern gardeners, including the use of native plants, design principles, and floral design tips. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day, and vendors will offer garden related merchandise. To find out more, dial 1-800-458-2223, or check out www.bemidji.org

Hinckley's West Side Park and Community Center will be the site of an EASTER EGG HUNT on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m., with a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as games and prizes for the kids. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, dial 1-800-952-4282

MARSH MADNESS will be offered on March 31 at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls. Visitors will discover the wonders of wetlands and the magic of marshes in a variety of family activities. For further information, dial 218/736-0938, or visit www.fws.gov/midwest/pwlc

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TWIN CITIES GREATER METROPOLITAN VICINITY

A CHOCOLATE MARCH will be offered by inns near the city of Hastings each Sunday, through March 25, with a chance to travel from inn to inn in the St. Croix River Valley, and enjoy chocolates and tours. Each Sunday will feature a different set of inns and chocolate delicacies. Special overnight packages are also available. For rates and times, dial 1-888-846-7966, or visit www.innsofthevalley.com

The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul will present AMERICAN INDIANS IN SCIENCE on Saturday, March 24, with a chance to meet scientists, engineers, educators, and students from the American Indian community. Visitors will learn about traditional science among America's indigenous peoples, and try hands-on experiments. For more information, dial 651/221-9444, or check out www.smm.org

The Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis will be the site of the WOMEN'S SPORTS & RECREATION EXPO, Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25. This expo features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest in sports, fitness and recreational gear and equipment, as well as clothing and related accessories. There will also be nonstop seminars by industry experts, women sports celebrities, free drawings and door prizes! To learn more, dial 612/798-7256, or visit www.101expos.com

The SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN EXPO will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25, at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event includes decorators, builders, remodelers, designers, suppliers and other professionals with expertise in the home and design industry. In addition, there will be local and national celebrities, and experts in the construction and design fields. For rates and times, dial 952/238-1700 or check out www.MediaMaxEvents.com

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska will offer a SUGARBUSH PANCAKE BRUNCH & MAPLE SYRUP TOURS, March 24 & 25. Visitors will enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes covered in delicious Arboretum-made, pure maple syrup. Each brunch ticket includes a free maple syrup tour. To find out more, dial 952/443-1400, or visit www.arboretum.umn.edu

The 75TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST SPORTSHOW will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Tuesday through Sunday, March 27 through April 1. Highlights include a wide array of boats, RV's, fishing and hunting gear, and vacation information. There will also be live entertainment, educational displays, seminars, shopping spree giveaways, and Adventure Trail Pass programs for the kids. For further information, dial 1-800-777-4766, or check out www.northwestsportshow.com

And just some of the upcoming concerts and performances will include:
PATTY GRIFFIN at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, March 25
The OSMAN SHRINE CIRCUS at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, March 29
THE BLUE MAN GROUP--HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, March 30
DOODLEBOPS LIVE! at the Xcel Energy Center, April 6
SNOW PATROL at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis, April 6
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at the Target Center in Minneapolis, April 6
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, April 7
LUCINDA WILLIAMS at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, April 11
JOHN LEGEND at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, April 12
LEE ANN WOMACK at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior Lake, April 12
ANTIGRAVITY at the Historic State Theatre, April 13
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON KEILLOR at the Fitzgerald Theater, Fridays and Saturdays, April 13-21
MARTIN SEXTON at the Pantages Theatre, April 14
THE STREET DREAMZ TOUR FEATURING YOUNG JEEZY, LIL' WAYNE AND BIRDMAN at the Target Center, April 15
CELTIC WOMAN at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, April 17 & 18
BILL GAITHER AND FRIENDS at the Target Center, April 20
WILLIAM BOLCOM at the Fitzgerald Theater, April 21
BILL COSBY at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel, April 22
HAIRSPRAY at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, April 24
BRIGHT EYES at the Historic State Theatre, April 25
ROD STEWART at the Xcel Energy Center, April 25
INSANE CLOWN POSSE & TWIZTID at The Myth in Maplewood, April 29
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES at the Plymouth Playhouse in Plymouth, May 2
LOREENA MCKENNITT at the Historic State Theatre, May 3
BILLY JOEL at the Xcel Energy Center, May 9
CHAMPIONS ON ICE at the Target Center, May 12
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON KEILLOR at the Historic State Theatre, May 12 & 19
KENNY CHESNEY at the Xcel Energy Center, May 13
THE KILLERS at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at the St. Paul RiverCentre, May 15
HONDA CIVIC TOUR 2007 featuring FALL OUT BOY at the Target Center, May 16
THE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR: HANK JR & SKYNYRD at the Target Center, May 19
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel, May 22
GWEN STEFANI at the Xcel Energy Center, June 5
MAMMA MIA at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, June 5-16
SOUL2SOUL 2007 with TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL at the Xcel Energy Center, June 8
THE FRAY at the Target Center, June 11
AN EVENING WITH ROGER WATERS at the Xcel Energy Center, June 30
THE POLICE at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, July 3
For further information on any of these performances or events, please contact Ticketmaster at 651/989-5151

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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

The McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson will be the site of the 7TH ANNUAL SPORTSMAN'S BOAT & RV CAMPING SHOW, Friday through Sunday, March 23-25. Featured will be over 30 vendors, and a wide variety of motorcycles, ATV's, boats, pontoons, docks and RV's. And while you're there, try your hand at the Crow River Cutters Shooting Simulator, and win prizes while fishing at the trout pond! Admission is free. To find out more, dial 1-800-955-6113, or check out www.kduz.com

The 31ST ANNUAL ROCHESTER WOODCARVERS WOODCARVING SHOW will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25, at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester, with wood carvings, tools, blanks and wood for sale. In addition, there will be a People's Choice Competition. To learn more, dial 507/285-1620, or visit http://webpages.charter.net/rochcarve

The New Prague Community Center in the city of New Prague will be the site of the MINNESOTA CZECH COUNTRY EXPO on Sunday, March 25. Come see the latest products and services offered by area businesses and organizations, and enjoy live radio station interviews and entertainment. Bring a non-perishable food item and be registered for a special prize drawing! For more information, dial 952/758-4360, or check out www.newprague.com

MAPLE SYRUP MAKING TIME will be offered at Whitewater State Park, located 3 miles south of Elba on State Highway 74, west of Winona, on Saturday, March 31. Come learn about the long history of maple syrup- and sugar-making. Participants will also tap trees, gather and boil sap, and taste test pure maple syrup! For more information, dial 507/932-3007

The History Center of Olmsted County, located in Rochester, will be the site of an ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR on March 31. A fee will be charged for each appraisal. And while in Rochester on March 31, head to the Rochester Senior Center for the RETIRED TREASURES SALE, with a wide array of kitchen items, furniture, tools, jewelry, books, antiques, pictures and more. In addition, there will be barbeque lunch, pie for dessert, and a bake sale. To find out more, dial 1-800-634-8277, or visit www.visitrochestermn.com

A MAPLE SYRUPING DEMONSTRATION will be offered at Sibley State Park, located in New London, on March 31. Come explore the history of maple syruping, the tools of the trade, sap collection, processing, and sampling! Reservations are required. To learn more, dial 320/354-2055

The city of Lanesboro will offer LADIES DAY IN LANESBORO on Saturday, April 14, with a style show, luncheon, spectacular door prizes, store coupons and special promotions. Afterwards, enjoy a performance of "Ghosts" at the Commonweal Theatre. Reservations are required. For further information, dial 1-800-944-2670, or check out www.lanesboro.com

A WORLD FESTIVAL will be offered Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21, at the Mayo High School in Rochester. Highlights include a cultural diversity show, ethnic food tasting, children's activities, cultural displays and demonstrations. For more information, dial 1-800-634-8277, or visit www.visitrochestermn.com


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