Ten Reasons to Visit Saint Paul

The Pop Traveler recently published a list of ten reasons to visit Minneapolis-Saint Paul! Here they are:

1. First Avenue

First Avenue is one of the best concert venues in the country. Take a look at the 'wall of fame' and see all the names of bands that have played at First Ave. First Ave is a symbol of the great local music scene.

2. Minneapolis Institute of Arts

There are nearly 60 museums in the area, with only Chicago and D.C. boasting more. However, the MIA is probably the best!

3. The lakes

Though our license plates lie... we actually have around 12,000 lakes, the truth still holds - our lakes are gorgeous!

4. Target

Minnesota is the home of the first-ever Target.

5. Skyways

Both Minneapolis and Saint Paul have miles of skyways that hide us from the (sometimes) crappy Minnesota weather.

6. Hennepin Theatre Trust

There are some 30 theater companies in town, but along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis sit four of the most iconic and historic structures.

7. Local brews

We love our beer! It is no surprise that more and more local breweries keep popping up around the cities.

8. Public art

9. Authors and screenwriters

10. Jucy Lucy

We love our burgers!

What is your favorite thing about Minneapolis-Saint Paul? Is it the theatre scene? That's our favorite!

Foreigner State Theatre Minneapolis cancelled

The Foreigner concert that was to take place at the Minneapolis State Theatre on Friday February 20th has been cancelled with no rescheduled date. If you have tickets, contact your place of purchase to find out how to get a refund!

Burnsville Performing Arts Center calendar

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center has been around for a few years now, and is really picking up speed in the amount and class of the events that take place there!

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center calendar of events hosts an array of acts. Check out the Burnsville Performing Arts Center schedule below! I believe most Burnsville Performing Arts Center tickets can be purchased directly from the box office, still! A perk of a small venue that not a lot of people know about!

Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band 2/11
Dakota Valley Symphony: Four Choirs Festival 2/12
Almost Maine 2/24 through3/11
Tinh Anh Linh Chien 2/26, two shows
The Spencers: Theater of Illusion 3/8

Keep checking back at my blog for a Burnsville Performing Arts Center schedule that will include dates after March!

American Idiot musical tour dates and review

The story of American Idiot the musical is based on the band Green Day's concept album of the same name. The musical, expanded from the concept album, revolves around three disaffected young men, Johnny, Will and Tunny. Johnny and Tunny leave their suburbia and parents to look for meaning in life and find the excitement of the city. Will stays in their hometown with his pregnant girlfriend.

American Idiot won two Tony Awards in 2010; Best Scenic Design of a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. American Idiot was nominated for Best Musical and won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

The American Idiot tour calendar is as follows:

Toronto, ON
December 28-January 15, 2012

Detroit, MI
January 17-22, 2012

Boston, MA
January 24-29, 2012

Raleigh, NC
January 31-February 5, 2012

Chicago, IL
February 7-19, 2012

Minneapolis, MN
February 21-26, 2012

State College, PA
February 28-29, 2012

St. Louis, MO
March 2-4, 2012

Denver, CO
March 6-11, 2012

LA, CA
March 13-April 22, 2012

Tempe, AZ
April 24-29, 2012

Dallas, Tx
May 8-20, 2012

Costa Mesa, CA
May 29-June 3, 2012

Seattle, WA
June 5-10, 2012

San Fran, CA
June 12-July8, 2012

Minneapolis State Theatre Million Dollar Quartet tickets

Million Dollar Quartet will play at the Minneapolis State Theatre from March 27 through April 1, 2012. Tickets went on sale, and Ticket King has awesome tickets available!

The Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. It happened on December 4, 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis. Sam Phillips, known as the "Father of Rock n' Roll" pulled these four singers together for an amazing jam session.

With the making of this musical, Million Dollar Quartet allows you into that night, telling a tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations. You'll hear the big-time hits such as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," and "Folsom Prison Blues," among others.

If you're a fan of these musicians and 50s Rock n' Roll, this is a must see Broadway Musical for you!