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Friday, September 23, 2011

Weekend Planner: A Block Party, Bone Marrow, And A Film Festival

Each Friday, Patch offers suggestions to make your weekend great.

Southwest Minneapolis   Celebrate 38 When: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: E 38th Street & Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis Why Go: Join Southwest Minneapolis Patch as we celebrate with Kinfgield residents on 38th Street. Find music, dance, food, fun and more neighborly fun, plus get your portrait taken by a Patch photographer. Price: Free  Women Against Military Madness Annual Celebration When:  Sunday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Where: St. Joan of Arc Church Why Go: Enjoy live local music by Voices for Peace, a complimentary buffet and what has been said to be the “best Silent Auction in town.” Price: Suggested donation of $10 - $30, no one will be turned away.   Elsewhere In The West Metro Twin Cities Film Festival When: …

Friday, September 9, 2011

Get Out: Apple Harvests, Harleys, and Dogs

Patch picks six of the best events in the West Metro this weekend.

Southwest Minneapolis   The 9-11 Tribute: Our Community Remembers When: Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell Why Go: The community is invited to the 10th Anniversary Memorial Concert featuring Armed Forces Salute, Stars & Stripes Forever, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, local composer Carol Barnett's American Kaleidoscope, Amazing Grace 9-11 and Christine's Lullaby by Linden Hills very own composer Carl Schroeder. The evening will culminate with God Bless America and fireworks. Price: Free Linden Hills Woofstock When:  Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Linden Hills (43rd Street W & Upton Avenue S) Why Go: The Linden Hills Business Association invites the community and its dogs to this 7th annual event …

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Get Out: Kings, Queens, And Folk Music

Every weekend, Patch picks some of the best weekend events around the Metro.

1) The Minnesota Renaissance Festival Where: Minnesota Renaissance Festival Grounds at the intersection of highways 169 and 41 in Shakopee. When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 2, 2011. Why Go: Now in its 41st year, the festival allows guests to take a trip back in time and enjoy LARPs (live action role players) acting out various characters, giant turkey legs and music. Price: $20.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids and $18.95 for seniors. Discounts available for advance purchase on the Minnesota Renaissance Festival's website. 2) Valley Fair Where: One Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all Labor Day Weekend Why Go: This is Minnesota's premiere theme park. Why not go? Plus, this is the last weekend that its Soak City …

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Get Out: EP's Vintage Airplanes

Eden Praire will host an airshow this weekend.

Eden Prairie, Minn. – If you like old warplanes and military aviation history, then you’ll want to spend part of this weekend at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie. AirExpo Minnesota will feature famous planes flown by some famous pilots. Among the aircraft on display and in the air will be a P-51 Mustang, a B-17 Flying Fortress and a TBM Avenger from World War II, and an tank-killing A-10 Warthog from today. For further information and tickets go to www.airexpo-mn.org

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Weekend Planner: Jazz, Gospel and Garage Sales

Our weekly picks for weekend events in and around Southwest Minneapolis.

Make a Joyful Noise When: Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Richfield United Methodist Church Why Go: Enjoy dinner and a concert featuring the new enhanced pipe organ, choirs, string trio and more.           Price: Free-will offerings accepted  9th Annual Judson Street Fair When: Saturday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: On the corner of 41st Street and Harriet Avenue S (Judson Memorial Baptist Church) Why Go: Scads of live music, food, plants, kid-friendly activities and more Price: Free General Admission Kingfield Coordinated Garage Sale When: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: The Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409 Why Go: Kingfield is packed with treasures just waiting to be …

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