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comedy

Mar 2 Brian Regan, Orpheum Theatre  

Mar 13 William Shatner, Orpheum Theatre

Mar 30 Lisa Lampanelli, Mystic Lake Casino 

Apr 4 Adam Carolla, Fitzgerald Theater

Apr 13 Andy Richter, Fitzgerald Theater

May 3 Weird Al Yankovic, State Theatre 

 

concerts

Mar 3 Buddy Guy, State Theatre

Mar 7 Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, State Theatre

Mar 11 Lady Antebellum, Target Center
Apr 1 Celtic Woman, Xcel Energy Center
Apr 18 Daryl Hall, Orpheum Theatre

Apr 21 Counting Crows, State Theatre

Apr 27, Florence + The Machine, State Theatre

Jun 3 Roger Waters, The Wall Live, Xcel Energy Center
Jun 11 Neil Diamond, Xcel Energy Center

 

events & exhibits

Thru May 13 Grossology, Minnesota Children's Museum

Thru Jun 10  Diana: A Celebration, Mall of America  

Thru Sep 3 Real Pirates, Science Museum of Minnesota

 

 

theatre

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

Feb 23 - Mar 18 Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women
Mar 3-4 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Orpheum Theater
 

Mar 13-25 Memphis, Ordway Theatre
Mar 27-28 Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, Target Center

Mar 27-Apr 1 Million Dollar Quartet, State Theatre

Thru Apr 1 Blind Date, Ordway Theatre

Apr 3 Human Nature: The Motown Show, State Theatre

Apr 6 Guster & Jeff Garlin: A Night of Music & Comedy, Pantages Theatre
Apr 24-29 Mamma Mia, Orpheum Theatre 

Jun 15-23 Blue Man Group, Orpheum Theatre 

 

sports

MInnesota Wild
Xcel Energy Center
Feb 26 Wild vs San Jose Sharks
Feb 28 Wild vs Los Angeles Kings
Mar 4 Wild vs Avalanche
Mar 11 Wild vs Flames
Mar 13 Wild vs Stars
Mar 17 Wild vs Hurricanes
Mar 19 Wild vs Canucks
Mar 22 Wild vs Flames
Mar 27 Wild vs Rangers
Mar 29 Wild vs Panthers
Mar 31 Wild vs Kings
Apr 5 Wild vs Blackhawks
Apr 7 Wild vs Coyotes

MInnesota Timberwolves 
Target Center
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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

Hockey - Mariucci Arena

Mar 2 Gophers vs Wisconsin
Mar 3 Gophers vs Wisconsin

Basketball - Williams Arena
Feb 25 Gophers vs Indiana

MInnesota Twins 
Target Filed
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Apr 9 Twins vs Angels
Apr 11 Twins vs Angels
Apr 12 Twins vs Angels
Apr 13 Twins vs Rangers
Apr 14 Twins vs Rangers
Apr 15 Twins vs Rangers
Apr 23 Twins vs Red Sox
Apr 24 Twins vs Red Sox
Apr 25 Twins vs Red Sox
Apr 27 Twins vs Royals
Apr 28 Twins vs Royals
Apr 29 Twins vs Royals

 

 

 

Greetings!

Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but while we wait for that first sign of spring, here are some great ways to spend these last winter days. 
 
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Penguin WaddleIT'S ALL ABOUT THE WADDLE!   

Do the Waddle Contest
Now thru February 29, 2012
Minnesota Zoo

  

Minnesota Zoo launches its first ever Facebook "Do The Waddle" video contest, celebrating the penguins of the Zoo's newest exhibit - 3M Penguins of the African Coast. During the month of February, Facebook fans are welcome to upload their best waddle dance video for a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card. VISIT WEBSITE >   


AHOY, MATEY!   

Real Pirates

Now thru September 3
Science Museum of Minnesota,
St Paul   

  

Don your pirate hat and climb aboard a recreation of a pirate ship. Learn to tie knots and hoist a pirate flag. Meet members of the Whydah's crew and explore what life was like on a real pirate ship. And see more than 200 artifacts from North America's only authenticated pirate shipwreck.   VISIT WEBSITE >

 

 

FIT FOR A PRINCESS    

Diana: A Celebration 

Now thru June 10
Mall of America    

An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. Direct from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects including Diana's royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family heirlooms, personal mementos, priceless jewels and rare home movies.  VISIT WEBSITE >   

 

Register to win a pair of tickets to Diana: A Celebration at Mall of America > 

 


HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES
WCHA Final Five, March 15 - 17 
NCAA Frozen Four, March 24 - 25 
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 road to the 2012 NCAA Men's Frozen Four will once again make a featured stop in the Twin Cities and fans from the State of Hockey now have a chance to secure their seats to ensure they catch all the action. 
VISIT WEBSITE FOR TICKET INFORMATION > 

Under the Sea
UNDER THE SEA   

Now thru September 27

Omnitheater, Science Museum of Minnesota,
St Paul
     

You'll be transported to exotic and isolated undersea locations and come face-to-face with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea, like the lionfish and the sea dragon. Explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change upon them.  VISIT WEBSITE > 



STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS
February 4 - March 18 & March 24 - April 22, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, St Paul

March 27 - April 10 Macys 8th Floor, Minneapolis 

The first flowers of the year, tulips and daffodils, will be appearing soon and we can hardly wait.  The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Zoo has planned Spring Flower Shows abounding with...what else?  Spring Flowers! 

Or visit Macy's in downtown Minneapolis to experience "Tower of Flowers" and discover gardens bursting with color, fragrance and imagination. 

St Patricks Day
IT'S 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 > 
 
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WIN A MALL OF AMERICA®
"FAMILY FUN" WEEKEND!    
 

 

Point Passes to Nickelodeon Universe at
Mall of America  


2 Adult & 2 Children Admissions to
SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America


Dinner at Old World Pizza

 

One Night Lodging at AmericInn Hotel & Suites in Inver Grove Heights.


A $270 Value!

 

REGISTER TO WIN > 

    

Drawing will be held on March 23, 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!

 

 


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STAY & SAVE!

Planning to get-away?  Plan your own Spring Break and book one of our Great Stay Hotel 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 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.  
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Warmest Regards,
Nicole Bengtson, Director
Inver Grove Heights CVB
800-584-4281
 



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