Summer Sensations 2011

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Music in the Zoo returns Minnesota Zoo’s concert series is back with live music all summer

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Music lovers have plenty to look forward to at the Minnesota Zoo this summer.

The annual summer concert series Music in the Zoo features more than 30 concerts in the Apple Valley zoo’s 1,450-seat outdoor Weesner Family Amphitheater.

The series kicks off June 14 with a performance by pop-rock band The Go-Go’s on their Ladies Gone Wild reunion tour, and concludes Aug. 25 with a show from Celtic rockers Gaelic Storm.

Between those two dates music fans will find concerts catering to a variety of tastes. Some notable acts in this year’s lineup include blues guitarist Taj Mahal (June 29), Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu (June 30), folk rock duo Indigo Girls (July 13), and R&B stars Boyz II Men (Aug. 18).

Also appearing at the zoo this summer are the Monkees, who will be performing two concerts on consecutive nights July 1 and 2 as part of the vintage pop band’s 45th anniversary tour.

The full concert schedule is at www.mnzoo.org/musicinthezoo.

Tickets for all the concerts went on sale earlier

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The Monkees’ 45th anniversary tour is making a stop at the Minnesota Zoo for two shows July 1 and 2 as part of the summer-long Music in the Zoo outdoor concert series.

Ticket prices and a full Music in the Zoo schedule are at www.mnzoo.org/musicinthezoo. this month and are available through Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations. Most tickets are in the $30-$50 range.

An added perk of the concerts: Though the shows don’t begin seating until 7

p.m., ticket holders get admission to the zoo at 4 p.m., affording plenty of time to take in the zoo’s various and sundry animal exhibits. —Andrew Miller

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Following are some of the events slated for Rosemount Leprechaun Days, which will be held from July 22-31 in various locations throughout the city.

For further information, go online at www.RosemountEvents.com or contact Rosemount Parks and Recreation at (651) 322-6000.

Bluegrass Americana Weekend Friday, July 22 Square Dance, 7 p.m., Central Park.

Saturday, July 23 Bluegrass music festival, 5 p.m., Central Park.

Sunday, July 24 Gospel Sing, 2 p.m., Central Park. For more information on these events, go online at www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com.

Thursday, July 28 Family Fun Night - Amusement rides, food booths, games and entertainment, 6-10 p.m., Central Park.

Friday, July 29 Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, Central Park, 5-11 p.m. Food, games and business booths.

Leprechaun Days entertainment - 7-11 p.m.

Music by Pop Rocks, Central Park Amphitheater.

Saturday, July 30 Grand Day Parade - 11 a.m. start at Rosemount High School. For more information, call (651) 4234603.

Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, Central Park, 1-11 p.m. Food, games and business booths.

Leprechaun Days entertainment - 7-11 p.m. Music by Johnny Holm Band, Central Park Amphitheater.

Fireworks - 10 p.m. Can be viewed from Erickson and Central Parks.

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Week of ‘I Love Burnsville’ events is June 3 through 11 The annual “I Love Burnsville� series of citysponsored events kicks off Friday, June 3, and runs through Saturday, June 11.

For more information, visit www.burnsville.org.

Friday, June 3 Communitywide Garage Sale; homeowners may participate on Friday and/ or Saturday (June 3 and 4). The city will provide all publicity in local papers and create a map with all registered garage sales to help bring garage sale shoppers to your door. To register, visit www.burnsville.org/garagesale Golf Tournament, Birnamwood Golf Course: Sign up at www.birnamwoodgolfcourse.com.

Teen Garage Sale at THE GARAGE. For $10 ($5 for members) local teenagers can rent a table to sell or exchange their stuff. Sign up at thegarage.net to reserve

your space.

Saturday, June 4 Community-Wide Garage Sale Appliances/Electronics Drop-Off Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city Maintenance Facility, 13713 Frontier Court. Check city website for costs and accepted items.

Softball Tournament, Saturday, June 4 at the Lac Lavon softball complex.

For more information contact Garrett Beck at (952)

895-4516.

Teen Garage Sale at THE GARAGE Spring Formal at THE GARAGE Sunday, June 5 Disc Golf Instruction and Tournament, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Oak Park.

Monday, June 6 Intro to Pickle Ball, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, North River Hills Park.

Tuesday, June 7 “Why I Love Burnsville�

Essay Contest for third-

graders.

Stretch and Stroll “Behind the Badge� fire safety workshop for adults 55 and older. Classes will be held at City Hall. Register by contacting Amber Jacobson at (952) 895-4575 or amber.jacobson@ ci.burnsville.mn.us.

Wednesday, June 8 YMCA Senior Open House, Minnesota Valley YMCA, Burnsville.

Thursday, June 9 Mountain Bike Race, Buck Hill, 6:30 p.m. More information at Penn Cycle or call the Bloomington store at (952) 888-1427.

Burnsville Senior Center Ice Cream Social and 30th Anniversary, 2 to 5 p.m. The center is at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway.

Kidz Dance performs at

Rockin’ Lunch Hour, Nicollet Commons Park, noon.

Last Day of School Dance Party, THE GARAGE. “Behind the Badge� police safety workshop for adults 55 and older. Classes will be held at City Hall.

Register by contacting Amber Jacobson at (952) 8954575 or amber.jacobson@ ci.burnsville.mn.us.

Friday, June 10 Best Pizza in Burnsville contest, 6 to 8 p.m. during Family Movie Night in Nicollet Commons Park.

Local pizzerias will serve their fare. Cost is $5. The movie, at dusk, is “Hachi — A Dog’s Tale.�

Saturday, June 11 I Love Burnsville 5K. starting (at 8:15 a.m.) and finishing at Nicollet Commons Park. Register online at www.burnsville.org/recreation or call (952) 895-4500.

50-Plus Wetlands Walk,

10 to 11:30 a.m., Crosstown West Park, 401 Travelers Trail. Register at www. burnsville.org or by calling (952) 895-4575.

Rhythm and Words: Family Music and Book Festival with music performed by some of the Twin Cities’ finest kiddie musicians – the Teddy Bear Band, the Sweet Colleens, the Bazillions, and Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Meet book creators Derek Anderson and Lynne Jonell. Free activities will be provided by Kindermusik of the Valley, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, SteppingStone Theatre, and more. Morning events are more appropriate for children ages birth-6; afternoon events are more appropriate for children ages 7-12.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave.

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Second annual Minnesota Soybean Festival to be held May 21 Event celebrates sustainability

by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Contests, events, and food and exhibitors will all be a part of the second annual Minnesota Soybean Festival in Farmington on May 19-21.

Intended to promote sustainabilty and green living, the free festival kicks off May 19 at 5 p.m. with an event featuring a lucky winner getting to dump soybeans on Farmington Mayor Todd Larsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head.

Competitions will take place during the event, including a soybean cooking competition, soybean photography contest and the Big Fat Bean Tennis Tournament.

At noon Saturday, a Henry Ford Soybean Parade will wind its way through downtown Farmington.

In addition to the traditional marching bands, the parade will feature current and antique farming equipment, bands, dance troupes, electric and hybrid vehicles and Ford vehicles from 1941 or later.

From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, local businesses will hold a Sustainable World Street Market featuring handmade and renewable goods from local artisans.

Patrons can also learn about green building techniques and see organic, healthy products, homemade crafts and buy products from local producers of cheese and other foods.

The Dakota County Historical Society will have displays of historical exhibits and musicians will perform from noon until midnight on Saturday.

Locally grown talent is also set to be celebrated during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soybean Idolâ&#x20AC;? contest, set for May 19 at

Celtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub. Contestants competed throughout April and May, with the top three finalists set to receive cash prizes and prize packages from area businesses that night.

If they desire, the finalists will have an opportunity to sing on the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage May 21.

In a news release, festival chair Vida Raine said organizers want the festival to be a platform for original unsigned artists, who will gain from the experience and exposure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want our festival to be a launching point for unsigned, original artists in the Minnesota music scene to something larger,â&#x20AC;? she said.

For more information about the festival, visit www.mnsoybeanfestival. com.

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Mid-Summer Faire applications due May 13; band lineup announced

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The deadline for applications to participate in the Rosemount Leprechaun Days Mid-Summer Faire is Thursday, May 19 for Rosemount organizations and June 1 for all others.

The event is a opportune time for merchants and businesses to market themselves and sell merchandise or for service groups to use as a fundraiser.

The Mid-Summer Faire draws thousands of people to Central Park in Rosemount, 2893 145th St. W., each year for the merchant and vendor food and services booth, carnival rides, music from 7-11 p.m. each night and fireworks on Saturday night.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival will feature to high-energy musical acts that organizers expect will draw large crowds.

Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s band will

be the six-member Pop Rocks, which will feature some of the biggest dance party hits of today, the rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s and the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s disco age.

Pop Rocksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show is part arena rock and part Broadway musical with a dazzling light show and vibrant costumes.

Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical act is an encore performance from last year with one of the Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular acts - the Johnny Holm Band.

Johnny Holm attracts loyal followers with his lively, feel-good music in the same vein as Jimmy Buffet.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that Johnny covers many of Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs along with recognizable favorites from Van Morrison, Elvis and Billy Joel. The band also has penned some tunes over its decades-long career that have become anthemic

crowd favorites.

The dates for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mid-Summer Faire are 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 29 and 1-11 p.m. Saturday, July 30.

Set-up time runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 29.

Businesses or groups interested in being part of the Mid-Summer Faire can find forms at the website www.

RosemountEvents.com and clicking on Leprechaun Days, then Mid-Summer Faire.

The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, contact Mike Bouchard, Mid-Summer Faire chairperson, at (651) 423-4603, or Sonja Honl, Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department, at (651) 3226010.

Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Wednesday in the Park concerts A Burnsville summer tradition returns with free Wednesday in the Park concerts sponsored by School District 191 Community Education and the city of Burnsville. All shows are held at Civic Center Park and begin at 7 p.m.

June 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Whitesidewalls, along with a dis-

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July 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tim Patrick and his 10-Piece Blue Eyes Band, singing the great American standards.

July 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; To be announced.

Aug. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Elvis Experience, starring Steve and Tommy Marcio.

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play of classic cars from the Southern Cruizers Car Club and face painting by Little People Playmates.

June 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sara Renner and Elements, a fusion of jazz, soul and gospel.

July 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Teddy Bear Band, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music and entertainment.

July 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dakota Val-

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local businesses. For more information call Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 322-6011.

May 19-21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Minnesota Soybean Festival Weekend of activities, kicking off with spill the beans on Mayor Todd Larsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head at 5 p.m., and winds up Sunday with a Big Fat Bean Tennis Tournament at 8 a.m. One of only three festivals nationwide celebrating the soybean. Free tractor rides, entertainment, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, parade, green builders expo, soy farming expo, sustainable street market, contests, prizes. More information is at www.mnsoybeanfestival. com.

May 19-end of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Thursdays on Main, the downtown event features a new program every month. The first

Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Master Gardeners host events The Dakota County Master Gardeners will have a host of events this summer at the Rosemount Research and Outreach Center at UMore Park, east of Highway 3 on County Road 46 in Rosemount.

Among the events are: May 14 - Spring Plant Sale; May 24-Nov. 8 - Tuesday Evenings in the Garden Classes; May 21-Aug. 27 - Plan, Plant and Grow Classes; May 31-Aug. 30 - Junior Master Gardener Classes; June 28 and other select dates - Plant Health Diagnostic Clinics.

From June to September, people can schedule docent-guided garden tours.

The tours of the Master Gardener Education and Research Display Garden can be given to school, church, hobby or garden groups. People can learn about the more than 30 research and display gardens, the history of UMore Park and the surrounding communities.

Call (651) 480-7700 to schedule a tour. event honors American soldiers and subsequent events have a variety of themes, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pants on Parade,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great Grill-Outâ&#x20AC;? and

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watermelon Days.â&#x20AC;? Visit the Downtown Lakeville Business Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at http://www.downtownlakeville.com for more

information.

May 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemount Spring Clean Up Day, residents are welcome to participate by dropping off unwanted items at Dakota County Technical College, 1300 145th St. E. (County Road 42) from 8 a.m. to noon that are not normally collected by residential solid waste haulers. The lineup will begin at the University of Minnesota research facility and extend north along Akron Avenue. Enter off of Highway 3 or Blaine Avenue onto 160th Avenue for easier line up. For a list of disposal prices, visit www. ci.rosemount.mn.us. Call (651) 322-6005 with questions.

May 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wildflowers of the Forest, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join others for a morning hike among wildflowers along the Mississippi River.

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May 1 - Sept. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Forever Wild Family Fridays.

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The first Friday of every month from June through September, enjoy adventure, activities and fun for the whole family at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center. Free. Pre-registration required. More information at www.co.dakota. mn.us.

May 15 - Holz Farm Spring Festival in Eagan will feature food, hayrides, farm animals, pony rides and interactive demonstrations of 1940s farm life. Holz Farm is located at 4669 Manor Drive in Eagan. Visit www. cityofeagan.com or call (651) 675-5500 for more information.

May 19-21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemount Citywide Garage Sale, map will be published county wide in Thisweek Newspapers and made available at

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Schaarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff, Spring Lake Park Reserve Gathering Center, 1800 127th St. E., Hastings. Pre-registration required. $9/person. More information is at www. co.dakota.mn.us.

June 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Showcase Eagan, a biennial event, connects Eagan residents with more than 50 different community groups and all city departments. This tradeshowlike experience is held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside and outside of the Eagan Civic Arena at 3870 Pilot Knob Road. For more information visit www.cityofeagan. com.

June 3-11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I Love Burnsville Week (see event listing elsewhere in this section).

June 4-5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midwest Mopars in the Park, 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

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The largest Mopar car show and swap meet in the Midwest. The fairgrounds will be filled with Mopars from across the U.S. and Canada, funny cars and a burnout contest. Spectator admission $10; children 12 and under, free. For more information, visit www.midwestmopars.com.

June 7 (start of series) Family Fun Tuesdays at the Caponi Art Park is a weekly summer-long childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series that presents a variety of art forms focusing on providing families with opportunities to learn about world cultures and explore new ideas together. For children of all ages. Interactive activities will include a variety of music, dance, storytelling, puppetry and more.

Visit www.caponiartpark.

Friday night â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Flicks on the Bricksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The city of Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer outdoor movie series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flicks on the Bricks,â&#x20AC;? is held at Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsors are Paragon Odyssey 15 and Luther Burnsville Volkswagen. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m., with showtime at dusk.

June 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hachi - A Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taleâ&#x20AC;? (an I Love Burnsville event).

June 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despicable Me.â&#x20AC;?

July 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mega Mind.â&#x20AC;?

July 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrekâ&#x20AC;?

Aug. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tangled.â&#x20AC;? org for more information.

June 8 (start of series) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eagan Market Fest is a weekly summer event that features a farmers market, hand-crafted artisan items, live entertainment, activities for all ages and more.

Held each Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 28 at Central Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival Grounds next to the Eagan

Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway.

June 13-Aug. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apple Valley Mobile Puppet Theater will hold a puppet show in various Apple Valley parks every day throughout the summer. Visit www. ci.apple-valley.mn.us and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;parks and recreation programsâ&#x20AC;? for more information.

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cally grown and produced items and features a rotating schedule of events, including musical entertainment, historic preservation night and an art show on Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m., on Third Street. For more information, visit www. ci.farmington.mn.us.

June 17-Oct. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Paul Farmers Market, offers fresh produce and homemade goods from local farmers Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m., Market Plaza, at Holyoke Avenue and 208th Street in downtown Lakeville. For more information, call (651) 2276856. There is also a Saturday market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

June 18-July 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music in the Park Series is a free concert series that offers a variety of

childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music performers.

Concerts will be held at the Central Park Amphitheater near City Hall. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Bob the Beachcomber at 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 16; Sticks and Tones at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23; South of the River Community Band at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23; Ms. Catherine at 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 30; Wiggle Jiggle and Jam at 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 7; Alphabits at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14; Splatter Sisters (Jaycee Park after Blarney Stone Hunt) at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. In case of inclement weather, performances will be cancelled. Call (952) 985-1780 and select option No. 6 to find out if a performance has been cancelled.

June 19 (start of series) - The Summer Performance Series at the Caponi Art

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Park in Eagan features family-friendly outdoor performances at its Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater. A variety of musical and theater performances are scheduled June 19, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. Visit www.caponiartpark.org for more information.

June 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; International Festival of Burnsville. The annual celebration of international food, culture and entertainment will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heart of the City. For more information, go online at www.burnsville.org/ IFB. June 21 - Farmers Market starts and runs weekly on Thursdays through Sept.

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The International Festival of Burnsville, an annual celebration of international food, culture and entertainment will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. June 20 at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heart of the City.

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June 14-Aug. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Music in the Zoo is a concert series at the Minnesota Zoo. The Go-Goâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Taj Mahal, Indigo Girls, George Thorogood and Boyz II Men are among the many artists to perform.

For more information visit www.mnzoo.org/musicinthezoo.

June 15-18 - Farmington Dew Days A variety of free fun family events held in downtown Farmington. Activities include the Miss Farmington Pageant, contests, farmers market, grand parade, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Wheel race, bed races, car cruise, bike auction, Dew Run, kiddie parade and live entertainment. More information can be found at www.farmingtondewdays. com.

June 16-Sept. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Downtown Farmington Farmers Market, offers fresh, lo-

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June 22 (start of series) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday in the Park.

Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual summer concert series at Civic Center Park kicks off at 7 p.m. with The Whitesidewalls.

June 24 and 25 - Shakespeare Festival at the Caponi Art Park in Eagan. A weekend-long event featuring Shakespeare plays presented by local theater companies in an outdoor amphitheater. On Friday, June 26, the Chameleon Theatre will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Taming of the Shrewâ&#x20AC;? at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, June 27, the Cromulent ShakePhoto by Rick Orndorf speare Co. will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The The Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade will be one of the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights from June Tempestâ&#x20AC;? at 6:30 p.m. Visit 24 to July 4 this year. www.caponiartpark.org for

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June 24-July 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apple Valley Freedom Days will kick off Friday, June 24, with the Dancinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; street dance and car show outside Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, and will conclude with a fireworks show on July 4 at Johnny Cake Ridge Park. In between these two marquee events there will be plenty to do for people of all ages and interests, including the Freedom Days Fun Run and a pre-fireworks party at Johnny Cake Ridge Park. A full schedule of events will be available in the weeks leading up to Freedom Days. For more information, visit www.avfreedomdays.com.

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Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Weather-related updates are at (952) 9851780, option No. 6.

June 27 and 28 - The Eagan Art Festival will be held Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eagan Festival Grounds at Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway. The free festival will feature fine art and original handmade crafts, as well as a variety of food, music, entertainment and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities.

More information can be found at www.eaganartfestival.org.

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July 4 followed by a performance by the band The Dweebs. The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display at dusk July 4 at the Festival Grounds at Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway.

July 4-10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pan-O-Prog.

Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual summer festival, Pan-O-Prog, comes to town on the Fourth of July. The 45th annual event is a weeklong celebration that features more than 50 celebrations, events and activities during the week of July 4. Events include the grand parade, classic car parade, fireworks, street dances and more. There is something for all age groups and food for all tastes. For more information, visit www.panoprog.org.

July 18-19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amur Leopard Festival. The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley has planned two days filled with activities that support and celebrate the conservation efforts to save the Amur leopard, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most endangered cat. Meet and talk with zoo staff that care for these rare, endangered cats. Enjoy a day at the zoo filled with animals, crafts, music, and face painting while learning more about the importance of preserving these big cats. For more information log on to www. mnzoo.com.

July 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Run for the Gold, Youth Shamrock Sprint & Family Fitness Walk. Participants can choose the 1-mile and/ or 4-mile run, the ½ mile youth fun run, or the free Family Fitness Walk.

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Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount. Register by calling (651) 322-6000.

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Sept. 7-11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Burnsville Fire Muster. For more information about Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual community celebration, go online at www.burnsvillefiremuster. com.

Sept. 24 and 25 - Lone Oak Days at historic Holz Farm, 4665 Manor Drive in Eagan. This free event features hayrides, musical entertainment, pony rides, 1940s-era equipment displays and demonstrations, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, contests, concessions, and more. Visit

www. cityofeagan.com or call (651) 675-5500 for more information.

Sept. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Medieval Fair at the Caponi Art Park will feature members of the Society for Creative Anachronismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barony of Nordskogen chapter in period dress presenting rapier and armored combat, music and dance, weaponry and armorers, storytelling Bards, jugglers, cooking, period games, heraldry, bone carving, fiber arts, and other arts and skills. Visit www. caponiartpark.org for more information.

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Aug. 8-14 Dakota County Fair. Opening day: noon - 10 p.m.; Daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Seven days of food, entertainment, rides and events including the Demolition Derby. Admission: $5/ Adults; $2/ 6-12; $2/ 60-plus Advance ticket discounts available. More information at www.dakotacountyfair. org.

Aug. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemount Research and Outreach Center at UMore Park Open House, 4-8 p.m. Learn about the many research and educational activities related to the theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agriculture for the 21st Century: The Future is Here and Now.â&#x20AC;? For more information and directions, go online at http:// rroc.cfans.umn.edu/index. htm.

Aug. 19 and 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Art and All That Jazz Festival. For more information on the annual event at Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nicollet Commons Park, go online at www.burnsvilleartjazz.com.

Aug. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car and Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington.

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