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| Fun Winter Activities by: Courtney LaVoie Hard News
For those who find live entertainment stimulating, the city offers several options for a trip out to the theatre. Starting off December 3rd ,and 5th, the Ordway Center is showing the "Colors of Christmas", followed by "Linda Eder Holiday Concert" on the 6th. All tickets range from $26-$50 dollars. For more info, check out their web site at www.ordway.com. If you're a big fan of the fifties and sixties, definitely check out "Smokey Joe's Café" at the Hey City Theatre. "Smokey Joes Café" is Broadway's longest running musical. If you are looking for a classic holiday play, go and check out "Loyce Houton's Nutcracker Fantasy", that includes dancers from the Minnesota Dance Theatre and the American Ballet Theatre. This play starts December 15th at the Orpheum Theatre. For ticket information on these plays, go to www.heycity.com. Another holiday tradition for most is stopping by the Guthrie Theatre to see "A Christmas Carol", a performance filled with great music and dancing. This play runs from November 26th through December 26th. So, get your tickets now online at www.bitstream.net. Even though the warmth of the fireplace is hard to leave, here are some great ideas for outdoor activities. Starting November 24th through December 26th is the annual "Holidazzle Parade", with floats, music groups, marching band, and more. This event is free to the public. For most AI students it's just a walk down the street. The parade starts on Nicollet and 12th and lasts about a half hour. This is a fun eye-tantalizing event. For more information, log on to www.holidazzle.com. For those who enjoy more of a physical workout, Afton Alps ski hill is just an hour away right off Hwy. 94 East. They have both downhill and cross country amenities. For more information call (612) 436-5245. All who are in for an adventure, shine up those sleds and head north on Hwy 55 to Theodore Wirth Parkway. Theodore Wirth golf course has a lighted sledding hill free to the public. Anyone interested in skating? Check out Centennial Lakes outdoor skating rink. Just head East on 494 and take France, it will be about 2 blks. on your right. Centennial Lakes offer cheap rentals with a great facility. For all of you who are sport buff's, this winter has a lot going on. Minnesota has a brand new Ice Hockey expansion team, called the Minnesota Wild. Check out their web page at www.wild.com., or call (651) 222-WILD for tickets. Despite the tragic loss of Malik Sealy, Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to have a great season, due to the fact of the returning teammates Kevin Garnett, Terrell Brandon, and Wally Scerbiak. To find out more go to www.timberwolves.com. Those are just a few ideas for a fun filled holiday season. With a winter line up as well as this one, there is no excuse to be bored. |
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As the cold weather is rapidly approaching, many of us cringe at the thought of winter. For example, shoveling the sidewalk, scraping the frost of the windshield, and making sure we are all bundled up for the brisk, cold winter air. Even though there are a lot of downfalls, there are also a lot of good aspects to look forward to. The Minneapolis metro area has an abundance of winter activities to offer.