This Issue: Red Bull Crusched Ice, Register to Win Tickets to Twins Fest, Cool Ways to Spend Winter Days

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area events

comedy

Feb 2 Jeff Ross, Varsity Theater
Mar 2 Brian Regan, Orpheum Theatre

concerts

Jan 14 Brad Paisley, Xcel Energy Center

Jan 22 Martin Sexton, Fitzgerald Theater

Jan 22 Augustana, Varsity Theater

Feb 3 Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Varsity Theater

Feb 7 Lenny Kravits, State Theare
Feb 11 O.A.R., Historic State Theatre
Mar 11 Lady Antebellum, Target Center
Apr 1 Celtic Woman, Xcel Energy Center
Jun 3 Roger Waters, The Wall Live, Xcel Energy Center
Jun 11 Neil Diamond, Xcel Energy Center

events & exhibits

Jan 6-Feb 17 Omnifest, Science Museum of Minnesota

Jan 11-15 Sesame Street Live, Target Center

Jan 12-14 Red Bull Crushed Ice World Championships, Downtown St. Paul
Jan 26-Feb 5 St Paul Winter Carnival, Downtown St. Paul

theatre

Jan 11-31 The Lion King, Orpheum Theatre

Feb 22-26 Green Day's American Idiot, Orpheum Theatre

Mar 3-4 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Orpheum Theater
Mar 27-28 Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, Target Center
Mar 27-Apr 1 Million Dollar Quartet, State Theatre
Apr 24-29 Mamma Mia, Orpheum Theatre
Jun 15-23 Blue Man Group, Orpheum Theatre

sports

MInnesota Wild

Xcel Energy Center

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Jan 10 Wild vs San Jose Sharks

Jan 21 Wild vs Dallas Stars

Jan 31 Wild vs Nashville Predators

Feb 9 Wild vs Vancouver Canucks

Feb 11 Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Feb 14 Wild vs Anaheim Ducks

Feb 16 Wild vs Winnipeg Jets

Feb 19 Wild vs Boston Bruins

Feb 26 Wild vs San Jose Sharks

Feb 28 Wild vs Los Angeles Kings

MInnesota Timberwolves

Target Center
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Jan 16 Timberwolves vs Sacramento

Jan 18 Timberwolves vs Detroit

Jan 23 Timberwolves vs Houston

Jan 27 Timberwolves vs San Antonio

Jan 29 Timberwolves vs LA Lakers

Feb 1 Timberwolves vs Indiana

Feb 4 Timberwolves vs Houston

Feb 7 Timberwolves vs Sacramento

Feb 10 Timberwolves vs Dallas

Feb 11 Timberwolves vs New York

Feb 15 Timberwolves vs Charlotte

Feb 19 Timberwolves vs Philadelphia

Mar 5 Timberwolves vs LA Clippers

Mar 7 Timberwolves vs Portland

Mar 9 Timberwolves vs LA Lakers

Mar 10 Timberwolves vs New Orleans

Mar 25 Timberwolves vs Denver

Mar 30 Timberwolves vs Boston

Apr 4 Timberwolves vs Golden State

Apr 9 Timberwolves vs Phoenix

Apr 12 Timberwolves vs LA Clippers

Apr 14 Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City

Apr 17 Timberwolves vs Memphis

Apr 22 Timberwolves vs Golden State

Apr 26 Timberwolves vs Denver

Minnesota Gopher Sports

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Hockey - Mariucci Arena

Jan 20 Gophers vs Colorado College

Jan 21 Gophers vs Colorado College

Jan 27 Gophers vs Saint Cloud State

Feb 17 Gophers vs Bemidji State

Feb 18 Gophers vs Bemidji State

Mar 2 Gophers vs Wisconsin

Mar 3 Gophers vs Wisconsin

Basketball - Williams Arena

Jan 22 Gophers vs Northwestern

Jan 28 Gophers vs Illinois

Feb 9 Gophers vs Wisconsin

Feb 14 Gophers vs Ohio State

Feb 22 Gophers vs Michigan State

Feb 25 Gophers vs Indiana

Greetings!

Happy New Year from the Inver Grove Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The holidays are over and now it's time to get out and shed some of those Holiday calories!

Click here register for your chance to win a pair of tickets to TwinsFest 2012.

Red Bull Crushed Ice World Championships

JUST ADD ICE!

Red Bull Crashed Ice -
World Championships 2012

Downtown St. Paul
January 12th-14th

The Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship makes its long-awaited US debut in the opening race of the 2012 edition. Saint Paul, Minnesota, will host the first round of competition on January 12-14 as the world's best downhillers break the ice in North America. VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

AN AMAZING JOURNEY!

Omnifest
Science Museum of Minnesota

January 6th - Feburary 17th

Nothing compares to the thrill of a larger-than-life Omnitheater movie... unless it's the thrill of seeing five in one day! During Omnifest, take in daily showings of Journey Into Amazing Caves, Amazon, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure, Search for the Great Sharks and Wolves. It's six short weeks jam-packed with enormous movie excitement! VISIT WEBSITE >

St Paul Winter Carnival

THE COOLEST CELEBRATION!

2012 Winter Carnival
Downtown St. Paul

January 26th - February 5th

Don't miss the "Coolest Celebration on Earth!" 126th Saint Paul Winter Carnival events include ice & snow sculpture contests, ice fishing contest, Sled dog races and torchlight parade. Will Vulcanus Rex continue to avert winters icy grasp or will King Boreas prevail and winter returns? VISIT WEBSITE >

TwinsFest 2012 DOUBLE THE FUN!

TwinsFest 2012
H.H.H. Metrodome

January 27th - 29th

More than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend. Back at the H.H.H. Metrodome, TwinsFest 2012 will feature many new and returning attractions, featuring fun for the whole family. VISIT WEBSITE >

Click here register for your chance to win a pair of tickets to TwinsFest 2012.

Winter Skate

ICE CAPADES!

Wells Fargo Winter Skate
Landmark Center
Downtown St. Paul

Thru February 18th

Skaters are invited to experience the unique urban setting of downtown Saint Paul. Located in the heart of the city, Wells Fargo WinterSkate creates a fun, winter experience for visitors of all ages. The historic Landmark Center creates a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor rink, showcasing Saint Paul's charming European architecture and old-world ambiance.

Admission is Free, Skate rental is $2 per person or free with your wells fargo card. VISIT WEBSITE >

WIN PAIR OF TICKETS TO
TWINSFEST 2012

Enter to win a pair of tickets (one adult/one child) to TwinsFest 2012 at the
H.H.H. Metrodome, January 27th-29th.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO WIN >

Drawing will be held on January 20, 2012!

Congratulations!!! Congratulations to Jayne B. from Grafton, ND. Jayne won our "Shop 'Till You Drop" Weekend Package that included a $100 Mall of America Visa Gift Card, One Night Lodging at Microtel Inn & Suites in Inver Grove Heights and a Dining Gift Certificate to El Loro Mexican Restaurant. Congratulations Jayne!

STAY & SAVE!

Planning to get-away and relax after the Holidays? Book one of our Great Stay Hotel Packages and save!

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 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

GAS CARD PACKAGE

· $25 Gas Card

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate

VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

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 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

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.

We look forward to your visit. Please VISIT OUR WEBSITE or contact us if there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable.