This Issue: Win a Family Weekend at Mall of America, Cool Ways to Spend the Last Days of Winter

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area events

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

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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

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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.

IT'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 >

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

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!

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

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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 >

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!

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

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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.