This Issue: Win a Weekend Day at the Ballpark, 6 Fun Ways to Spend Summer Days, Minnesota State Fair Hotel Special

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comedy

Sep 24 John Oliver, Pantages Theatre
Sep 24-25 Craig Ferguson, Mystic Lake Casino
Oct 4 Trailer Park Boys, Pantages Theatre
Oct 7-8 Jim Gaffigan, State Theatre
Oct 21 George Lopez, Mystic Lake Casino

concerts

Aug 3 American Idols, Target Center

Aug 7 Sade & John Legend, Target Center

Aug 10 Lil Wayne, Xcel Energy Center

Aug 13 Chris Isaak, State Theatre

Aug 19 Janet Jackson, Orpheum Theatre

Aug 23 Katy Perry, Xcel Energy Center

Aug 24 Adele, Xcel Energy Center

Aug 30 The Script, Orpheum Theatre

Sep 7 Blink 182, Xcel Energy Center

Sep 13 Alison Krauss, Orpheum Theatre

Sep 14 Foo Fighters, Xcel Energy Center

Sep 16 Andre Rieu, Xcel Energy Center

Sep 16 Lindsey Buckingham, Pantages Theatre

Sep 17 Gordon Lightfoot, State Theatre

Minnesota Zoo Concert Series

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Jul 31 Marc Cohn Shawn Mullins

Aug 3 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Aug 4 Big Head Todd & the Monsters Cedar Avenue

Aug 5 David Sanborn, Macus Miller & George Duke

Aug 6 Wanda Jackson & Justin Townes Earle

Aug 9 Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys

Aug 13 Brandi Carlile

Aug 16 Railroad Earth

Aug 17 George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Aug 18 Boyz II Men

Aug 19 Jeremy Messersmith Rogue Valley

Aug 21 Hippiefest

Aug 25 An Evening with Gaelic Storm

Minnesota Sate Fair Concert Series

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Aug 25 Reba McEntire

Aug 26 Def Leppard

Aug 27 Big Time Rush

Aug 28 Carnival of Madness Tour

Aug 29 Happy Together Tour - The Turtles, The Association, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams

Aug 30 Steely Dan

Aug 31 Toby Keith

Sep 1 Marc Anthony

Sep 2 A Praire Home Companion

Sep 3 Weezer

Sep 4 Amateur Talent Contest Finals

Sept 5 Train & Maroon 5

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

Aug 17-20 Visa National Championships, Xcel Energy Center

theatre

Thru Aug 28 H.M.S. Pinafore, Guthrie Theater

Aug 2 The Wiggles Big Birthday, State Theatre

Aug 4 Summer Dance Series, Ordway McKnight Theatre
Aug 12-13 Rhythmic Circus, Pantages Theatre
Sep 6-18 'Til Death Do Us Part, Ordway McKnight Theatre
Sep 10-30 Much Ado About Nothing, Guthrie Theater
Sep 15 Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE, State Theatre
Sept 23-25 The Words & Music of Irving Berlin, Ordway McKnight Theatre
Oct 18-23 La Cage Aux Folles!, State Theatre
Oct 28-29 Warren Miller's Like There's No Tomorrow, State Theatre

sports

Minnesota Twins

Target Field, Minneapolis

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Aug 5-7 Twins vs White Sox

Aug 8-10 Twins vs Red Sox

Aug 18-21 Twins vs Yankees

Aug 22-25 Twins vs Orioles

Aug 26-28 Twins vs Tigers

Sept 5-7 Twins vs White Sox

Sept 16-18 Twins vs Indians

Sept 20-22 Twins vs Mariners

Sept 26-28 Twins vs Royals

St Paul Saints

Midway Stadium, St Paul

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Aug 5-7 Saints vs Winnipeg

Aug 8-10 Saints vs Wichita

Aug 19-21 Saints vs Fargo-Moorhead

Aug 23-26 Saints vs Sioux City

VISIT INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

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 >

Greetings!

Plan your visit to Inver Grove Heights and take advantage of all there is to do in the Twin Cities before the summer is over.

Before your visit make sure and request the 2011 Inver Grove Heights Visitors Guide complete with coupons to popular area attractions to save during your next visit to Inver Grove Heights.
Click here to request yours today!

Penguins at the Zoo

DO THE WADDLE!

3M Penguins of the African Coast
Now Open
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

3M Penguins of the African Coast features 18 African penguins in a brand-new habitat. For the first time, Minnesota Zoo guests are able to experience these amazing aquatic birds eye-to-eye, above and below water, in a replica of their spectacular, wild habitat on South Africa's famed Boulders Beach. VISIT WEBSITE & VIEW THE "DO THE WADDLE" VIDEO >

Mississippi River Cruise

THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI

Minneapolis Tour & Mississippi River Cruise

Thursdays thru August 11

Departs from the Mall of America

Explore Minneapolis and the Mississippi River beginning aboard a motorcoach with live commentary, around sparkling city lakes, and famous Minneapolis landmarks. The tour stops on Nicollet Mall and continues aboard a modern replica of a historic sternwheeler for a cruise on the mighty Mississippi River.

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Sheep at the Fair

GOT SHEEP?

Dakota County Fair
August 8-14
Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington

The Dakota County Fair has something for everyone...including musical entertainment, midway rides, demolition derbies, grandstand events, livestock shows, historical village, and of course FOOD! VISIT WEBSITE >

Gymnastics Visa Championships

HEAD OVER HEALS

Visa Gymnastics National Championships
August 17-20
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

USA Gymnastics' national championships, features the country's best gymnasts vying for national titles and spots on the U.S. National Team in men's, women's and rhythmic gymnastics for the 2011 World Championships and will set the landscape for who the focus will be on in the 2012 Olympics.
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State Fair Food

HOLY CHOW!

Minnesota State Fair
August 25 - Labor Day
State Fair Grounds, St. Paul

While the Great Minnesota Get-Together may be a month away, some minds are already drifting to the mouth watering smells and wondering about the new food options that 2011 will bring. With over 450 choices, we recommend using the FOOD FINDER > to locate your favorites before heading out. After satisfying your palette, take time to enjoy all the fair has to offer including the Mighty Midway, Agricultural & Animal Exhibits, and Grandstand Shows. VIEW 2011 GRANDSTAND LINEUP >

Need Lodging? Check out our Great Minnesota

STATE FAIR HOTEL PACKAGE >

James J. Hill House

WALK THIS WAY

Summit Avenue Walking Tours

Saturdays & Sundays thru Sept 25

Summit Avenue, Saint Paul

Take a walking tour of the historic Summit Avenue neighborhood named one of America's "Great Streets". The tour begins at the James J. Hill House and concludes outside the Cathedral of St. Paul. The 1.5 mile tour focus on the architecture, original owners, social history and current preservation issues facing this nationally recognized historic district. VISIT WEBSITE >

WIN A DAY AT THE BALLPARK!

4 Tickets to the Minnesota Twins vs the
Detroit Tigers at Target Field on
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 3:10 pm.

One Night Lodging at Country Inn & Suites
in Inver Grove Heights

A $255 Value!

Drawing will be held on August 12, 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
Daniel N. from Marshfield, WI. Daniel won our "Day at the Ballpark" Package that included 4 tickets to the Minnesota Twins vs the Texas Rangers and one night lodging at Microtel Inn & Suites in Inver Grove Heights. Congratulations Daniel!

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STAY & SAVE PACKAGES!

NEW! STATE FAIR PACKAGE

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
· Mall of America Coupon Book
· Complimentary Transportation to the State Fair
Shuttle Service on Robert Street. Available at Hotels
with Shuttle Service.

Contact Information for Hotels:

AmericInn Hotel & Suites 651-450-7511
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 651-450-1100
Microtel Inn & Suites 651-552-0555

VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

NEW! 2-FORE-1 PLAY & STAY GOLF PACKAGE

· Two 18 Hole Rounds with Cart on Championship
Course at Inver Wood Golf Course >

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
· Play & Stay Golf Package based on Double

Occupancy

VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

MALL OF AMERICA® VISA GIFT CARD PACKAGE

· $25 Mall of America® Visa Gift Card

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· Mall of America Coupon Book