Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Looking for something different to do this weekend? How about a trip back to ancient Egyptian times?
The Science Museum of Minnesota is known for extravagant exhibits such as “The Human Body Gallery" or the "Dead Sea Scrolls: Words That Changed the World." This time they bring you "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs," or King Tut, and his life in Egypt so many thousands of years ago. Visitors can see more than 100 artifacts and mummies, and learn about Egyptian society and more. To compliment the exhibit, the 3D Omnitheatre is currently showing "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on the weekend. If the kiddies want to come view King Tut and other Egyptian wonders, bring them to the museum before 5:30 p.m. If you're looking for some adult enrichment, along with some "night-…
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120 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Woolley's Steakhouse begins its Taste of Italy event.
Take a trip across the great Atlantic Ocean to Italy with only having to cross I-494 to Woolley’s Steakhouse. Dishes are conjured up by Chef Adam De Santo and he uses his family’s Italian background to create delightful pastas, salads and mouth watering desserts. The Taste of Italy three-course extravaganza begins April 11and runs through April 17 and is $35 per person. In addition, there are pre-selected Italian wines to pair with the courses; three glasses for $10. Woolley’s Steakhouse is located inside the Embassy Suites in Bloomington, MN, near the Mall of American and the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Airport. The event is only served during dinner. Reservations are highly recommended so call or go online. To see the full dinner menu, …
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7401 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Looking for an escape close to home?
The Water Park of America, located in Bloomington, MN, is the largest indoor water park in the United States and Patch's pick for a Great Escape. The park features dozens of slopes, tunnels and tube slides to keep swimmers entertained for the day. In addition, the facility has a pool size and depth for every child and adult to safely enjoy. The best part? You can buy a day pass for the park or take advantage of a “stay and play” package deal. The package offers you and your family a room at the Radisson Hotel, which is attached to the water park, and access to the park. Food and beverages are also easily available at the hotel. If you didn’t get to travel for spring break this year, Water Park of America would be the perfect, inexpensive …
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1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Looking for something to do with your favorite couple? Want an upscale experience for a good price? Patch has just the thing.
When’s the last time you went on a double date? Well, bring your appetite and another couple any Thursday night to The Melting Pot in downtown Minneapolis to enjoy a fondue experience. The three-course dinner includes your choice of a cheese, meat and dessert fondue. Each course offers a variety of options and pairings to choose from. Start with a blend of Wisconsin cheeses for the first course, move onto seafood and steak for the main course, and top it off with a chocolate and marshmallow swirl for desert. To see the full menu, click here. The best part? Not only do you get to simmer and cook your own food to your liking, but The Melting Pot’s double date night costs just $80 for all four people—which is nearly a 50 percent discount over…
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80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Each week we find Great Escapes where you can pamper, renew and refresh yourself.
All right, confession time: How many photos, ticket stubs and love letters do you have saved in bins just waiting to be arranged in a beautiful scrapbook? Are your stamps used by your children more than they are by you? Is your stack of homemade cards dwindling rapidly? You’re not alone. Who has time to scrap effectively or enjoyably with a busy family? Gather seven of your favorite scrapping friends that are in the same situation you are and have a Great Escape! The Thorwood Inn in Hastings has a scrapbooking retreat second to none. Pam Thorsen and her husband, Dick Woodley, have lovingly restored their 1880 French Second Empire home into condos for your enjoyment and relaxation. According to Thorsen, the couple renovated the home into …
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620 Ramsey St, Hastings, MN
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Who has the best margarita in Fridley? Three women make finding that out their Friday night adventure.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
It will come as a shock to few that I don't get out of the house often. In fact, in the two months since Bass was born, I've made it out of the house for a social reason exactly once. I was overdue for a night out with the girls—and a good drink. We all agreed that we wanted to get a good margarita, and that for once we would go out in my neck of the woods instead of northeast or downtown Minneapolis like we usually do. But who has the best margarita in Fridley? Since we didn't know, we realized we had a mission on our hands. Yes, we drank margaritas, many, many margaritas—all in the name of research, of course. Our first stop was Shorewood Bar and Grill. We arrived just shy of happy hour, which ends at 6 p.m. on Fridays, but tucked up …
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A night at the theater solves the midwinter blahs.
Your teens are taking off to the mall Saturday. Grandpa volunteered to take the little one to a movie Sunday. Your tweens are taking tap class Thursday night. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Here’s this week’s deal: Made your plans yet for Valentine’s Day yet? No? Come on, time is ticking. How about an evening at the thea-tah? With dinner to boot! Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is offering a great deal this month. Reserve seats for two or more shows at once and receive 20 percent off all your tickets. You can choose any dinner-and-show evening performance of any Main Stage or Fireside Theater production. You …
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501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN
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Leah Moore
10:11 am on Thursday, April 21, 2011
My family viewed the exhibit on Saturday, April 9. We saw the Omnitheatre movie first, then the exhibit as suggested - overall a very good experience. It was very crowded - my suggestion, if possible, proceed to the last room and work your way backwards. Our children, ages 15, 13, 12 were okay breezing through, but did not want to linger as long as the adults. As for our 3-yr old, Saturday is not… more ›