Friday, April 12, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters near Minnetonka.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at theaters in the Minnetonka area, including AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, Mann St. Louis Park Cinema 6 and Kerasotes Showplace Icon Theatre at West End. New this weekend: 42 One sentence plot: "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 97 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 68 Reviews: "It's a sports film nonsports fans can love; it's a family film that never preaches; it's a biopic that also takes…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Crafters and artists now have until April 30 to submit their applications.
The application deadline has been extended for crafters and artists who want to participate in the 2013 Burwell Art Fair, the City of Minnetonka announced Thursday. The fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles H. Burwell House as part of the Burwell House Ice Cream Social. Those who want to participate now have until April 30 to submit their applications. Visit the Burwell Art Fair page for more information and an application.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Classical Minnesota Public Radio staff received more than 90 submissions from across the state. From them, 15 were chosen as Featured Artists and 4 were chosen as Featured Composers.
A Minnetonka High School student was chosen as one of four Showcase Artists in Minnesota Public Radio's Varsity Contest. Classical MPR announced Tuesday that Eric Sargent is one of the Showcase Artists. Young musicians, ages 14-18, from around the state were asked to submit a recording of themselves performing. Classical MPR staff received more than 90 submissions from across the state. From them, 15 were chosen as Featured Artists and 4 were chosen as Featured Composers. The student musicians received a professional recording session at MPR’s studios and their music was broadcast on Classical MPR in March. (Hear Sargent's recording above.) A free concert featuring the winners will be hosted at Fitzgerald Theater at 5 p.m. on April 28 (10…
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Proceeds benefit the Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Care in St. Louis Park.
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital’s Methodaires will be bringing their 36th annual Spring Concert Series to Minnetonka this week. The all-women show choir is a philanthropic partnership with Methodist Hospital that began in 1977. The volunteer group will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. April 6 at the Hopkins High School Theatre. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Proceeds benefit the Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Care in St. Louis Park. Tickets are available at the door. Seats can also be reserved online. Dedications can be purchased on that link, as well. For more information, call 952-993-5023.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
This week's selection includes a new Islamic U of M, a malt shop's anniversary, Lyndale Gardesn final plans, a new church, a city's surplus and I-94 headaches on the way.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. VIDEO: Meet Mark Andrew, Contestant on NBC's 'The Voice' From Eden Prairie On Season 4 of the hit show "The Voice," Eden Prairie's Mark Andrew breaks onto the scene. Tom Windle of Maple Grove Throws U of M's First 9-Inning No-Hitter Since 1931 The former Osseo High pitcher told gophersports.com why he chose to stay close to home for college and the support he gets from his hockey-playing twin brother, Sam. Shakopee Considers $400,000 Enticement Package for Data …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters near Minnetonka.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at theaters in the Minnetonka area, including AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, Mann St. Louis Park Cinema 6 and Kerasotes Showplace Icon Theatre at West End. New this weekend: G.I. Joe: Retaliation One sentence plot: In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 82 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 35 Reviews: "Good luck recalling any other would-be set pieces a couple of days after you've seen Retaliation." Boston Globe …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The District Jazz Festival took place Monday.
Students musicians showed off some smooth grooves last week at the Arts Center on 7 during the Minnetonka School District Jazz Festival. The concert included both high school jazz ensembles as well as middle school jazz groups. In the video above, saxophonist Blake Northrup leads a performance of Dean Sorenson’s “Soft Lights.” Do you have videos or photos from the concert that you’d like to share with your neighbors? Just click the button above that reads “Upload Photos and Videos.”
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters near Minnetonka.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at theaters in the Minnetonka area, including AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, Mann St. Louis Park Cinema 6 and Kerasotes Showplace Icon Theatre at West End. New this weekend: The Croods One sentence plot: The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip: When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 95 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 79 Reviews: "Despite a few too many mother-in-law jokes, "The Croods" nicely makes it clear that even before …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Victoria Niu and Tori Williams will be awarded Gold Medals in the National Scholastic Art Competition.
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Two Minnetonka High School students will have their artwork honored at Carnegie Hall in May. Victoria Niu and Tori Williams will be awarded Gold Medals in the National Scholastic Art Competition. National Gold Medals are given to student artists judged to have the most outstanding works in the nation. National Medalists will be celebrated at a prestigious Carnegie Hall ceremony on May 31, and their work will be showcased in The National Exhibition at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. "My inspiration came from my memories of being in the city on a rainy day. I wanted the painting to be of a rainy day in old times. I wanted to capture the sensory images: the smell of rain, how the lights are blurred and the ground glows …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Minnetonka joins 307 school districts across the country to receive this distinction.
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Tuesday, March 19
The following was released by Minnetonka Schools: The NAMM Foundation has named the Minnetonka School District among the Best Communities for Music Education in the United States. Minnetonka joins 307 school districts across the country to receive this distinction. In its 14th year, Best Communities for Education (BCME) affirms school districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the schools’ core curriculum. The BCME selection process evaluates funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. In 2008, the Minnetonka School Board set a goal to elevate our K-12 Fine Arts program to…
