Community Corner
Grab & Go: Events to Keep Your Kids Busy This Week
From a cultured classical concert to storytime, here are some events your kids might enjoy this week.
Where/When: 4055 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m.
Why go: With how the weather has been looking lately, this might be one of your final chances to sled this season. KFNA Youth and School Committee will provide the hot cocoa, marshmallows and slope.
Price: Free
Theater Performance of Mean
Where/When: Youth Performance Company, Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30pm
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2pm
Why go: Almost daily there are accounts in the media of students being “mean” to one another, often resulting in tragic consequences. YPC tackles the tough subject of “bullying” and much more in this original drama. Recommended for 4th Grade and up.
Price: $12/adult $10/child
Where/When: 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Sunday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why go: Story time readings, live music, puppets, live performances, musical instrument petting zoo, family yoga, plants, snacks and more.
Price: Free
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Richfield Symphonic Band
Where / When: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave S, Edina, MN
February 20, 2011, 7pm
Why Go: This free concert in the park will be held indoors at the Edinborough Park Amphitheater in Edina. It is open to all.
Price: Free
Tail Time at Wild Rumpus Bookshop
Where/When: Wild Rumpus, 2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Monday, Feb. 21, 10:30 AM
612-920-5005
Why Go: This week at Tail Time it's storytelling with New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, author of the new book Story County: Here We Come!
Price: Free
