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LET’sGO!CALENDAR REMARKABLE REPTILES
SAVVY SOIREE AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES
Touch a scaly snake, feel a turtle’s shell and watch these reptiles move. Find out what makes reptiles special animals. Cameras welcome. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Join Savvy.mn Magazine for a Savvy Soiree celebrating “Hairspray” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, question-and-answer session with “Hairspray” creative team and meet the cast members from the show. Special offer for Savvy Soiree participants: See “Hairspray” after the Savvy Soiree for only $25. Good for the 8 p.m. show-only Thursday, Jan. 12 performance. Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: Visit savvy.mn and click on soirees
LIFE: PART 3 In this film presentation narrator David Attenborough, aided by hightech cinematography, will offer an up-close look at the insects, predators and prey and their survival strategies. Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ This musical highlights the comic, touching, and occasionally profound moments in Charlie Brown’s life. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 13-Feb. 12 Cost: Adults $28; students and seniors $25 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org
GOING WILD: RAIL TO REFUGE Ride with a park ranger on the Hiawatha Light Rail and discover how easy it is to access one of the Twin Cities wildest natural areas via mass transit. Meet at the Bloomington Visitor Center and come prepared for a guided ride and hike to the Bass Ponds. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck. Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Weekend fares are $1.75 Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
BTAC’S INSTRUCTORSTUDENT ART SHOW Bloomington Theatre and Art Center will host its annual Instructor-Student Art Show featuring original artwork by students of Bloomington Theatre and Art Center’s Education Program and the teaching artists who have guided them through their work in the past year. Students and their instructors will be treated as peers as their work is exhibited side-by-side. Time: Exhibit runs through Jan. 13 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Theatre and Art Center’s Atrium Gallery, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: (952) 563-3575 or bloomingtonartcenter.com
WOMEN IN WINTER: SNOWSHOEING Bring your mother, sister or friend and enjoy the beauty of nature on snowshoes. Learn the basics, don snowshoes and watch and listen for wildlife. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves. If there is too little snow, the group will hike instead. Snowshoes are available at no charge; call (952) 858-0715 to reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master Naturalist Marcia Lewis. Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
OUTSIDE IN: WEEKEND FILMS Enjoy a film about nature and the outdoors while enjoying the comfort of the visitor center. The January film will be on the topic of beavers. Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
RAINFOREST ADVENTURE Rainforest Adventure is a multisensory expedition that introduces visitors to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders and suggests ways that people can make a difference. Families can role-play as research assistants on a series of problemsolving adventures; explore a 9-foot kapok tree; climb into the rainforest canopy using a chair lift; seek and find endangered animals, discover unidentified animals and create their own unique insect; visit four very different rainforest regions: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa, and learn about the customs and cultures in those areas. Visitors will also learn about the many complex challenges threatening the survival of these rainforest environments and how our choices in everyday life can affect tropical rainforest survival. Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Ages 1-101 $8.95; members free; children under one year free Location: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul Info: mcm.org or (651) 225-6000
‘TRIPLE ESPRESSO’ Back in Minneapolis for the holidays, “Triple Espresso” tells the story of a comedy trio going for its big break, only to have its hopes dashed over and over on the rocks of one funny failure after another. Hugh, Buzz and Bobby reunite for an evening of music, magic and laughs in a show appropriate for everyone from age 6 to 106. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 8 Cost: $31-$36; discounts available for students, seniors, youth, military and for groups of 12 or more Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: tripleespresso.com or (612) 874-1100
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ The Children’s Theatre Company enters the Land of Oz for the third time in its 46-year history. The Cowardly Lion, rusty old Tin Man, Scarecrow, Dorothy and Toto, too, will travel through the timeless classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on the original 1939 film, this production of “The Wizard of Oz” showcases CTC’s trademark scenic and costume design by Scott Bradley and Helen Huang,
TIM GUNN: GUNN’S GOLDEN RULES PHOTO BY PETRONELLA YTSMA
Michael Paul Levin stars in “The Soul of Gershwin” at the Park Square Theatre Dec. 15-Jan. 1.
‘THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN’ Explore the roots of music that influenced the great American composer George Gershwin (Michael Paul Levin) as he travels the city that stirs his soul – bustling with Yiddish theatre, cantor chants, popular tunes, folk songs, blues, jazz and opera.
marking the Emerald City’s gorgeous return to the stage. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $19-$49; children 17 and younger, students and seniors $19-39 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400
‘IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU’ In “Identity: An Exhibition of You,” visitors will discover the ways in which science is providing new insight into the way we think about our physical, psychological and social identities. In this interactive exhibition, visitors will use a scanning machine to analyze their fingerprints and learn which elements are genetically influenced and which are not, determine if they are introverts or extroverts, view the differences between male and female brains and more. Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $13; children and seniors $10 Location: Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: smm.org or (651) 221-9444
‘NATURE UNLEASHED: INSIDE NATURAL DISASTERS’ EXHIBITION In “Nature Unleashed,” Science Museum visitors will discover how much they know – and how much they’re still learning – about nature’s astonishing power through hands-on activities, stunning photography and multimedia presentations. Visitors will manipulate real-time earthquake data, such as location, time, magnitude and depth; trigger a virtual underwater earthquake to see how a tsunami develops; create their own virtual volcanic eruptions; step into the path of an oncoming tornado through audio and video footage provided by a storm chaser; and tour images, artifacts and first-hand audio accounts of people directly affected by Hurricane Katrina. Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $13; children and seniors $10 Location: Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: smm.org or (651) 221-9444
EVENING YOGA SERIES Restore and renew with yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg in an eight-week series of evening yoga.
Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 1 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005
Learn to link breath with movement and move through a series of poses. By deepening mind, body and breath connection, build awareness, concentration and strength. Poses can be adapted for students at various levels. Bring a yoga mat and blanket or towel. Reservations required by phone only by Dec. 28; reference activity 111311-00. For ages 14 and up. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 Cost: $65 for the series Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Tim Gunn of “Project Runway” fame and New York Times best-selling author has been involved in the world of fashion for more than 25 years. Currently, he is the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. His latest project is “The Revolution,” a daily show about health and lifestyle transformations, is scheduled to premiere in January. Gunn’s appearance is part of the Hennepin Theatre District’s Smart Talk Women’s Speaker Series. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Cost: $60-$90 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007
‘A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’
Join Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home Companion gang for two hours of live radio fun. The show will include Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and special musical guests. A limited their Sesame Street friends are taking number of rush seats will be available to the stage to share their love of at 4 p.m. on the day of the show. music in Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Time: 4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14, Makes Music.” Adults will hear music 21; Feb. 4, 11, 18 they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing Cost: $32-$48 with children including “The Hustle,” Location: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East “You Should Be Dancing” and “Rockin’ Exchange St., St. Paul Robin.” Info: (651) 290-1221 or Time: Evening and matinee fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org showtimes Jan. 11-15 ‘CAT ON A Cost: $10-$75 MY PRESCHOOLER HOT TIN ROOF’ Location: Target Center, 600 First Ave. AND ME: ANIMAL TRACKS N., Minneapolis It’s the 65th birthday of wealthy Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 673- southern patriarch Big Daddy Pollit, Parents and caregivers and children 0900 ages 2 to 5 can discover the magic who is unknowingly dying of cancer, of historic Eagle Creek village as they and his sons Gooper and Brick have MINNESOTA SPORTSMEN’S arrived on the scene of the family’s play, sing, read stories and explore BOAT, CAMPING AND the outdoors. Dress as a pioneer or Mississippi plantation in hopes of VACATION SHOW not, but remember outdoor clothes. inching closer to their $10 million Enter park through the west entrance. The 42nd annual Minnesota inheritance. Yet as Brick descends into Reservations required; reference Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and alcoholism following the death of a activity 138403-02. Vacation Show will feature new model college friend, his fragile relationship Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 boats, RVs of all sizes, motors, docks, with his wife Maggie continues to Cost: $5 marine electronics, fishing gear, crumble, and the lies and illusion Location: The Landing - Minnesota hunting and campground equipment, become too much for the family to River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County lodges, resorts, campgrounds, bear. Road, Shakopee outfitters and free seminars. Time: Evening and matinee Info: (763) 559-9000 or Time: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12; showtimes Jan. 14-Feb. 26 threeriversparkdistrict.org Noon-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m.- Cost: $24-$68 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14; 10 a.m.-6 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. ‘DISNEY’S THE LION KING’ p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Second St., Minneapolis Cost: Adults $9; children 6-12 $250; Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) “The Lion King” is a spectacle of children younger than 5 free animals brought to life by award377-2224 Location: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 winning director Julie Taymor. The BRAD PAISLEY Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul score by Elton John and Tim Rice Info: stpaulsportshow.com or includes the rhythms of the African Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year rivercentre.org or (651) 265-4800 Pridelands and songs “Can You Feel and Grand Ole Opry member, Brad the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Paisley will perform. The Band Perry SNOWSHOEING Time: Evening and matinee and Scotty McCreery with open the 101 FOR FAMILIES showtimes Jan. 11-Feb. 12 show. Cost: $30-$134 Experience snowshoeing with the family. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Learn the basics, don snowshoes and Cost: $25-$60 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis take a leisurely hike on Hillside Trail. Location: Xcel Energy Center, 175 Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or Watch and listen for wildlife and learn Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul (612) 339-7007 which animals are active all winter. Info: xcelenergycenter.com or (651) Appropriate for ages 6 to adult. Dress 265-4800 MY PRESCHOOLER for the weather with warm boots, hats AND ME: SNOW AND ICE THE PERSUASIONS and gloves. If there is too little snow, the group will hike. Snowshoes are available Classic a cappella group, The Discover the natural world through at no charge. Call (952) 858-0715 to indoor hands-on activity station, Persuasions, will perform. With a stories, art, songs, games and outdoor reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master career closing in on 50 years and Naturalist Marcia Lewis. exploration relating to snow and ice. showing no signs of retiring soon, the Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Reservations required; reference group will use no instruments other Cost: Free activity 112903-11. For ages 2 to 5 than their voices to present blues, Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, gospel and pop. and their parents or caregivers. 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ Jan. 11 Cost: $26 midwest/minnesotavalley Cost: $5 per person Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts,
SESAME STREET LIVE: ‘ELMO MAKES MUSIC’
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 9791100
FAMILY NATURE YOGA Move like an animal with simple yoga, look for animal tracks and go for a ride on a Norwegian kicksled. Slide like an otter and hop like a squirrel in the snow. Listen to a story and enjoy a wintry snack. Co-led by yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg and a naturalist. Reservations required; reference activity 11130108. For ages 2 to 8 with adult. Time: 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Cost: $8 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
‘JULIUS CAESAR’ The Acting Company, in partnership with the Guthrie, will present Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The Acting Company is a training ground that offers an opportunity to up-andcoming actors to showcase their talents. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 14-Feb. 5 Cost: $24-$39 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224
EVIDENCE: A DANCE COMPANY Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1985, the dance company Evidence focuses on the fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. A highlight of the evening will be “On Earth Together,” a piece cocommissioned by the Ordway and inspired by the music of Stevie Wonder. Time: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: $24-$41 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222
RAPTORS IN THE YARD Meet a captive merlin and barred owl and learn about these birds of prey. Cameras are welcome. For all ages. Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 15 and Feb. 19 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
‘A TALENT TO AMUSE’ Skylark Opera will present an encore performance of this one-man musical tribute to the British wit, actor, composer and playwright, Nöel Coward, created and performed by Gary Briggle. The cabaret performance will feature nearly 30 of Coward’s most memorable songs. Inspired by the Las Vegas act which revived Coward’s career in 1955, Briggle interweaves romantic ballads, dance tunes and humorous story-songs with observations about London, the joys of travel and life in the theater. Time: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: Free Location: Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St., St. Paul Info: (651) 292-4309 or skylarkopera.org
‘CHARLEY’S AUNT’ “Charley’s Aunt” centers on two Oxford undergraduates in search of a chaperone for a proper visit from their girlfriends. Jack and Charley manage to persuade fellow undergraduate Fancourt “Babbs” Babberly to impersonate a millionaire aunt in this hilarious tale of unrequited love and deception. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 15 Cost: $24-$62 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224
WOMEN’S WINTER WALK Women are invited to bring families and friends to discover nature in winter with a naturalist. Dress in boots and snowpants or wind pants. Be ready to go off-trail and explore the nature center habitats: hilly woods, frozen prairies and frosty ponds. Adults must accompany children. For ages 10 and older. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
THE WEDDING FAIR Two hundred exhibitors will share information about what’s hot, trendy, new and exciting in wedding planning. The Wedding Fair also features a bridal fashion show highlighting today’s bridal trends for every season from the world famous designers. The fashion show repeated throughout the day. Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: $15 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: twincitybridal.com or (612) 335-6000