Things To Do
For those of you joining us from out of town, here is a list of a few places of interest and activities you may want to check out in the evenings or on the weekend while you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Off-Campus - Museums, Music, Dance, Theatre, Shopping and More
Activities for CARLA Participants
This section will be updated in the Spring...
University
of Minnesota Events Calendar
A comprehensive listing of events sponsored by university colleges,
departments, and student organizations.
Bell Museum of Natural History
U of MN, East Bank
10 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-7083
The Bell Museum of Natural History is dedicated to exploring the diversity of life in the natural world and promoting an understanding and appreciation of nature. It is one of a select group of museums in the United States that combine collections, education, and research to fulfill its mission.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm free admission day
Closed MondaysFor current events and exhibits visit the Bell Museum's website at: http://www.bellmuseum.org
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
U of MN, West Bank
Regis Center for Art
Phone: (612) 624-6518
The Katherine E. Nash Gallery, located in the Regis Center for Art on the West Bank, has a variety of galleries for your viewing pleasure. With an ever changing selection of exhibitions, you won't want to miss what the Nash Gallery has to offer.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 7pmSunday & Monday: Closed
For a current list of Gallery exhibitions, visit the Nash Gallery at: http://nash.umn.edu.
Frederick Weisman Art Museum
U of MN, East Bank
Washington Ave SE & E River Rd
Phone: (612) 625-9494
The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum is located on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota, on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1934, the museum currently holds a permanent collection of over 13,000 objects; its programs serve the University community and the general public.
Hours:
Tues, Wed, Fri: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Weekends: 11am - 5pm
Closed MondaysFor a listing of current exhibitions and events visit the museum on the web at: http://weisman.umn.edu/.
Coffman Memorial Union
University of Minnesota - East Bank
300 Washington Ave. SE
Phone: (612) 624-INFO
Web: http://www.coffman.umn.eduGrab a bite to eat at the Minnesota Marketplace, lounge or study in a comfy chair by the fireplace, check out the 14-lane bowling alley and 12 billiard tables at Goldy’s Gameroom, see a movie in the new Coffman Theater.
University Theater & Dance
University of Minnesota - West Bank
4th St. S & 21st Ave. S
Rarig Center
Phone: (612) 624-5060
Web: http://www.theatre.umn.edu/utheatredance/index.phpFrom the challenging and the exciting to the Classical and the comical, you can always find it here. Our dynamic main stage season will produce works as diverse as a classical Shakespearean comedy to a brand-new collaborative work exploring the Middle East. The Showboat, First Stage New Works festival, dance programs, lecture series, Xperimental Theatre, and BFA project showings all enhance our rich body of work.
Museums
Walker
Art Center
Minneapolis (on the SW edge of downtown)
1750 Hennepin Avenue (and Vineland Place)
Phone: (612) 375-7600
Web: http://www.walkerart.orgThe Walker Art Center is one of the nation's primary resources for contemporary art. Focusing on the visual, performing, and media arts, the Walker takes a multidisciplinary approach to the creation, presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation of the arts. The Walker's permanent collection of more than 9,000 works represents important artistic currents of the 20th century, in a range of styles from figurative to abstract.
Hours:
Tues, Wed, Sat, and Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7 & Friday: 11 am - 9 pm (Free Thursdays 5–9 pm)
Closed Mondays
Minneapolis
Institute of Arts
South Minneapolis
2400 S. Third Ave
Phone: (612) 870-3131
Web: www.artsmia.orgThe Minneapolis Institute of Arts houses over 100,000 objects from diverse cultural traditions spanning 4,000 years of world history. The Institute is the only comprehensive fine arts museum serving the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest and is recognized internationally as one of the great museums in America. With exhibitions changing all the time, from American photography to Degas, the exhibitions are unique, contemporary, and timeless.
Hours:
Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Closed MondaysAdmission - free w/a suggested donation, however, special exhibits may charge.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Downtown St. Paul
120 W. Kellogg Boulevard (across from the RiverCentre)
Phone: (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444
Web: http://www.smm.org/The Science Museum of Minnesota is known worldwide for its interactive exhibits, dynamic traveling exhibitions, and internationally distributed large format films.
Special Exibit:
Summer Hours:
Every day: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE
Orchestra
Hall
Downtown Minneapolis
1111 Nicollet Mall
Phone: (612) 371-5656, or 1-800-292-4141
Web: http://www.minnesotaorchestra.orgFrom Rachmaninoff to the Smothers Brothers, you can see just about anything at Orchestra Hall in Downtown Minneapolis. Classical masterpieces performed by the Minnesota Orchestra are just the tip of the iceberg.
Ordway
Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Saint Paul
345 Washington Street
Phone: (651) 224-4222
Web: http://www.ordway.orgSt. Paul's glittering Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, which overlooks Rice Park just north of the Mississippi River near the Landmark Center, serves as the Minnesota Orchestra's St. Paul home. The multi-purpose performance center opened in 1985 and is home to touring musicals, dance events, Planet Ordway presentations and its principal tenants: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club and the Minnesota Orchestra.
Hennepin Theatre District
Downtown Minneapolis
Phone: (612) 673-0404
Web: http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.com
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave
Historic State Theatre
805 Hennepin Ave.
The Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave.
These Historic Theaters were built between 1916 and 1921. These historic theaters in Downtown Minneapolis showcases epic Broadway shows, concerts and plays.
Guthrie
Theater
Downtown Minneapolis
818 So. 2nd Street
Phone: (612) 377-2224 or Toll-free: (877) 44STAGE
Web: http://www.guthrietheater.orgUnder the direction of Sir Tyrone Guthrie, this theatre opened in 1963. The Guthrie has been home to plays of Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, Broadway, and the works of the Ancient Greeks. Today, the Guthrie, a nationally known theatre, continues its mission to celebrate the human spirit with world class plays and performances.
Theater
in the Round
Minneapolis "7 Corners" near U of MN West Bank campus
245 Cedar Ave - Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 333-3010
Web: http://www.theatreintheround.orgLocated near the University's West Bank, this theater features a unique design with arena style seating. Like they say, "You'll experience your favorite plays from a wholly new perspective - in the round."
Southern
Theater
Minneapolis "7 Corners" Near U of MN West Bank campus
1420 S Washington Ave - Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 340-1725
Web: http://www.southerntheater.orgAnother theater near the U, they offer unique plays throughout the year. Also, Saturdays at Midnight, don't miss Balls, a weekly talent show, come to watch or show off your unique talent.
SHOPPING & MORE
Mall
of America
Bloomington, MN
I-494 & Hwy 77
Phone: (952) 883-8800
Web: http://www.mallofamerica.comHome to more than 400 stores, 71 restaurants, a 14-screen movie theater, and an indoor amusement park. There's something for everyone at the Mall of America.
Need a ride? Try Metro Transit! For schedules and other routes available visit the Metro Transit web site at: http://www.metrocouncil.org/transit/.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN
Phone: (651) 487-8201
Web: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/como_park/index.shtml
Movies in the Park
Minneapolis Parks
Phone: ( 612) 230-6484
Web: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=608Over 30 parks are part of the series that offers something for just about every cinema taste, such as “The Wizard of Oz,” the Eagles Farewell Tour and “Transformers.” The free series runs June 9-Aug. 28.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Minneapolis Parks
Web: http://www.aquatennial.org/
The 2008 Minneapolis Aquatennial takes place July 12-27. Come and help celebrate the city of Minneapolis' 150th Anniversary in style. Their schedule of events is packed with fun events for the whole family!