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Share your romantic, funny, embarrassing or outrageous story about the "Craziest Thing You've Done for Love?" for your chance to win our "Crazy for Love" Get-Away Package which includes a complimentary night stay in a Jacuzzi/Fireplace Suite at the AmericInn Hotel & Suites in Inver Grove Heights, dinner for two and a box of fine chocolates! We will be accepting submissions through email at info@visitigh.com until February 21st. The top 3 stories will be posted on Facebook February 24th so that you (and our Facebook fans) can vote for your favorite story. Voting will take place
February 24 - 28, 2011.
The winner will be announced
on March 3rd. Send entries by February 21st to info@visitigh.com. Remember to "Like" Visit Inver Grove Heights on Facebook and get ready to vote for your favorite story from February 24 -28, 2011! Be sure and tell your family and friends! |
areaevents
comedy
Feb 13 Lily Tomlin, State Theatre
Feb 13 Jeff Dunham, Target Center
Mar 12 Kevin Hart, State Theatre
concerts
Feb 12 Boz Scaggs, State Theatre Feb 13 Amy Grant, Orpheum Theatre Feb 15 Motorhead, First Ave Feb 16 Chris Tomlin, Xcel Energy Center Feb 20 Gipsy Kings, State Theatre Feb 21 Randy Newman, Guthrie Theater Feb 28 Davis Gray, State Theatre Mar 5 Clay Aiken, State Theatre Mar 9 Sarah McLachlan, Orpheum Mar 21 Bodeans, Guthrie Theater Mar 25 Kenny Chesney, Xcel Energy Center Apr 12 Robert Plant, State Theatre Apr 17 Jeff Beck, State Theatre May 12 CAKE, State Theatre
May 18 Daniel O'Donnell, Orpheum Theatre
June 1 Glee: Live on Stage, Target Center
June 7 The Script, Orpheum Theatre
June 9 The Moody Blues, Orpheum Theatre
June 14-15 Taylor Swift, Xcel Energy Center
June 25 Jethro Tull, Orpheum Theatre
July 9 Katy Perry, Xcel Energy CenterJuly 15 New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys, Target Center
events & exhibits
Feb 18-Sep 5 Tutankhamun: The Golden King, Science Museum
Feb 18-Sep 5 Mummies: Secrets of the Paraohs, Omnitheatre at Science Museum
Mar 3-6 Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes, Target Center
Mar 13 Smucker's Stars on Ice, Xcel Energy Center
theatre
Mar 1-6 Hair, Orpheum Theatre
Mar 18-20 Riverdance, State Theatre
Mar 29-Apr 3 STOMP, Ordway
Apr 1-3 Madagascar Live!, Orpheum Theatre
Apr 21-May 8 Jersey Boys, Orpheum Theatre
sportsMar 17-19 WCHA Final Five, Xcel Energy Center Apr 2-3 Harlem Globetrotters,Target Center Apr 7-9 Men's Frozen Four Hockey, Xcel Energy Center Minnesota Wild Hockey Xcel Energy Center wild.nhl.com Feb 12 Wild vs BluesFeb 15 Wild vs CanucksFeb 18 Wild vs DucksFeb 20 Wild vs Red WingsFeb 28 Wild vs Blackhawks Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Target Center nba.com/timberwolves Feb 12 Timberwolves vs PhiladelphiaFeb 14 Timberwolves vs PortlandFeb 16 Timberwolves vs LA ClippersFeb 23 Timberwolves vs MemphisFeb 25 Timberwolves vs New OrleansFeb 27 Timberwolves vs Golden StateMar 1 Timberwolves vs Lakers Mar 7 Timberwolves vs Dallas Mar 9 Timberwolves vs Pacers Mar 11 Timberwolves vs Jazz Mar 20 Timberwolves vs Kings Mar 27 Timberwolves vs Celtics Mar 30 Timberwolves vs Bulls Apr 1 Timberwolves vs Heat Apr 6 Timberwolves vs Suns Apr 13 Timberwolves vs Rockets MInnesota Gopher Sports Gophersports.com Gopher HockeyMariucci Arena Feb 11 Gophers vs DenverFeb 12 Gophers vs DenverFeb 25 Gophers vs Michigan TechFeb 26 Gophers vs Michigan Tech Gopher Basketball Williams Arena
Feb 22 Gophers vs Michigan StateFeb 26 Gophers vs Michigan
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 Greetings!
Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted an early spring, but while we wait for the big thaw, here are some great ways to spend these last winter days. The 2011 Inver Grove Heights Visitors Guides are now available, complete with coupons to popular area attractions to save during your next visit to Inver Grove Heights. Click here to request yours today! |
 THE BOY KING Tutankhamun: The Golden King
February 18 - September 5
Science Museum of Minnesota,
St Paul
Experience the riches of royal life in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Discover more than 100 authentic artifacts illuminating the lives of great rulers buried in the Valley of the Kings, including the most famous of them all-King Tut. Exhibition opens at the Science Museum of Minnesota on February 18, 2011. VISIT WEBSITE
Register to Win our Weekend "Fit for a King!" Contest for free tickets and an overnight stay in Inver Gove Heights.
 THE SANDS OF TIME Mummies: Secrets fo the Paraohs
February 18 - September 5
Omnitheater, Science Museum of Minnesota, St Paul
Four decades before Howard Carter discovered King Tut, 40 royal mummies, including 12 Kings of Egypt, were discovered in a single tomb. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs sheds light on this and other extraordinary revelations about the fascinating subject of mummies and the mysterious process of mummification. Opens February 18, 2011 in the Omnitheater theater at the Science Museum of Minnesota. VISIT WEBSITE
 A TOUCH OF THE TROPICS Tropical Beach Party
February 19 - 21
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
It's all about the sand! Bring the whole family to our winter get away - the Tropics Trail at the Zoo. We'll supply the music, giant indoor sandbox, palm trees, exotic animals and more. VISIT WEBSITE
 EXTREME MAKEOVER SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America
Opens March 11
Mall of America, Bloomington
Underwater Adventures Aquarium is now SEA LIFE AQUARIUM at Mall of America, featuring fascinating new displays, cool hands-on activities for kids and more sea creatures than ever before. The entire experience will be specially designed for kids and will boast a truly state of the art experience for guests to discover thousands of amazing sea creatures. Opens March 11th 2011. VISIT WEBSITE
 ITS EASY BEING GREEN
St Patrick's Day Parade
March 17, NOON
Downtown St Paul
Ahhh, the luck of the Irish! They get their own parade every year! And doesn't everyone love a parade? So whether you're just a wee bit green or full of blarney, experience the magic of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. VISIT WEBSITE
 HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES WCHA Final Five, March 17 - 19
NCAA FROZEN FOUR, APRIL 7 - 9
Xcel Energy Center, St Paul
The best of college hockey comes to St Paul. The top teams in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) compete for Broadmoor Trophy in the Red Baron WCHA Final Five. VISIT WEBSITE FOR TICKET INFORMATION The Frozen Four is the culmination of the NCAA Tournament in Men's Division I ice hockey consisting of the final four teams competing for the National Championship. VISIT WEBSITE FOR TICKET INFORMATION
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"CRAZY FOR LOVE" FACEBOOK CONTEST
Share your romantic, funny, embarrassing or outrageous story about the "Craziest Thing You've Done for Love?" for your chance to win.
We will be accepting submissions through email at info@visitigh.com until February 21st.
"Like" Visit Inver Grove Heights on Facebook and vote for your favorite story from February 24 -28, 2011!
WIN A WEEKEND FIT FOR A KING! 2 Adult & 2 Child Admission to King Tut Exhibition & Omnitheater at the Science Museum of Minnesota Dinner at Applebee's One Night Lodging at AmericInn Hotel & Suites in Inver Grove Heights A $315 Value! 
Register today!
Drawing will be held on March 25, 2011!
If you are currently on our mailing list, simply re-type your email address and instructions will be emailed to you.
Forward to a friend and increase your chance to win!
Congratulations!!! Congratulations to Jill G. from Ames, IA. Jill won our "Family Fun Weekend" Package that included passes to Nickelodeon Universe, family admission to SEA LIFE Aquarium, one night lodging at Country Inn & Suites in Inver Grove Heights and dinner at Old World Pizza. Congratulations Jill!
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Conveniently located, Inver Grove Heights is just minutes from the world famous Mall of America. Take advantage of our free parking and free shuttle service to the Mall of America offered by most of our hotels. Want to venture to Minneapolis without the parking hassle? Just hop aboard the Hiawatha Line at the Mall of America for an inexpensive and quick light-rail service to downtown. VISIT WEBSITE
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CHECK OUT GREAT
STAY & SAVE PACKAGES!
MALL OF AMERICA® VISA GIFT CARD PACKAGE· $25 Mall of America® Visa Gift Card· One Night Stay, Standard Room· Mall of America Coupon Book· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
VISIT WEBSITE GAS CARD PACKAGE· $25 Gas Card· One Night Stay, Standard Room· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
VISIT WEBSITE sea life AQUARIUM AT MALL OF AMERICA® PACKAGE· 2 Adult & 2 Child admissions to SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America®· One Night Stay, Standard Room· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
VISIT WEBSITE
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Thank you for your interest in our community. We look forward to your visit. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable.
 Warmest Regards,
Inver Grove Heights CVB
800-584-4281
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