Friday, May 24, 2013
The library's "Bookawocky" summer reading program offers kids and teens a number of prizes in exchange for books they complete between June and August.
"The big thing about reading is, you have to be in the condition for it. Physical condition, too. This body of mine is a constant distraction. Here I am trying to read, busy reading, yet persistently obliged to put my book aside in order to hit the can, clip my nails, shave, throw up, clean my teeth, brush my rug, [...] take an aspirin, light a cigarette, order more coffee, scratch my ear and look out the window." - Martin Amis, Money To help surmount the countless distractions knocking at the gates of Sustained Literary Exploration, the Dakota County Library is offering local kids and teens a number of small bribes in recompense for completing the chore of reading. The "Bookawocky Summer Reading Experience" program is offering children …
The Dakota County Library's free Rhythm & Words festival will provide education and entertainment for all ages.
Dakota County families will have the opportunity to hear award-winning musical guests, meet published authors and chow down on a mid-day meal on Saturday, June 8, during the library's Rhythm & Words festival. The free festival, hosted by the Dakota County Library, runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center at 12600 Nicollet Ave. The event features a musical lineup of and book presentations from authors Other interactive activities include Find out more about the Rhythm & Words festival on the Dakota County website.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The council gave the organizers of the Greater Downtown Savage Music Festival the go-ahead, with a few strings attached.
Rock on, Savage. Monday night, the city council approved a request from Neisen's and the Savage American Legion, which hope to put on the Greater Downtown Savage Music Festival, a two-day event with outdoor and indoor shows. The council approved the request unanimously, but with a few caveats. For one thing, the party will have to end sooner, rather than later. Initially, event organizers asked to fenced off a stretch of Princeton Avenue between 123rd Street and the city parking lot south of the Legion, where a crowd of 600 to 900 patrons could drink, dance and eat. They also asked that the fenced-in remain open from 6 p.m. to midnight. Neisen's has already been the subject of noise complaints in the past. According to City Administrator …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Vanessa Berrueta, a Venezuela-born model and dentist, is one of six finalists in the Miss Minnesota Latina Pageant being held Saturday at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.
Burnsville model/dentist Vanessa Berrueta will be the hometown favorite Saturday evening as she competes for the title of 2013 Miss Minnesota Latina at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Berrueta is one of six finalists between the ages of 19 and 27 who, according to the organization's website, "desire to travel and advance in the world of pageants and the modeling industry, while proudly promoting their Latino heritage." The winner will receive cash, prizes and a chance at the "Miss Latina US" title. Berrueta, 27, was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and went to college for dentistry. The last year of her career she worked to help less privileged communities and also collaborated on research projects for support of Venezuelan ethnic …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
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It is hard to find a person these days who doesn't have at least one tattoo. Males, females, teenagers—they all seem to have some kind of ink. Small stars, crosses, butterflies, tribal, oriental, in memoriam, there are so many to choose from. Then once you choose your tattoo, or design, where do you put it? Do you pick your shoulder? Your back? So many decisions to make. So Patch wants you to post photos of your favorite tattoo(s). We want to hear why you picked the tattoo you chose and its meaning to you. We'll start with a few examples from Patch editors here in Minnesota: Micheal Foley: "I got my tattoo when I was 18. I had been a Marine for only a few months, and I was back in Wisconsin on leave for the holidays when my new …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in the south metro.
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 the three theaters in the south metro: Burnsville's Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Pain & Gain One sentence plot: Based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 96 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 50 Reviews: "It all leaves you pondering whether you have just seen a monumentally stupid movie or a brilliant movie …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Also in this week’s recap – A scholarship created to honor a lost friend and a surprise discovery in a Burnsville park.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. Fate of Parkview Golf Course Decided After Six-Hour Debate Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course. Eagan Runner Finished Boston Marathon 45 Minutes Before Bombing "I don’t understand why anyone would target this crew, this group. No marathon hurts anyone," Lance Kuehn said. Friend of Eagan Car Crash Victim Creates a Scholarship in His Name Sean Choi wants to create a legacy for deceased Eagan High School student Ahsim Ahmed, who was killed in a car crash last year on Diffley Road. …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Burnsville High's Scott Svare was the "most awarded" student at the Upper Midwest Student Production Awards.
Burnsville High had a heck of a night on April 14. The school racked up six media awards for student produced videos, and five of those went to one person—Scott Svare. Readers may remember the name from last year. In April of 2012, Svare debuted "Sight Without Eyes," a short documentary that takes viewers through a day in the life of Stephen Browman, a blind student at Burnsville High School. The poignant film went viral almost as soon as Svare posted the video online, drawing 1,000 hits in the first four hours alone. Ther clip has now been seen a total of 13,600 times. The short doc was a hit at last year's state high school film festival, and now has garnered Svare an award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in the south metro.
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 the three theaters in the south metro: Burnsville's Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Oblivion One sentence plot: On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 98 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 59 Reviews: "When you go to a futuristic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic barn dance starring Tom Cruise and his space guns…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday night, the council renewed ties with VenuWorks, the management company that has led the Burnsville Performing Arts Center since the beginning, but the contract will have some stiff, new provisions.
The Burnsville City Council opted for incumbent management firm, VenuWorks, to helm the city's $21 million performing arts center, but some had a stern message for the company: Beat the bottom line, or else. "Gone are the days when we'll accept a $200,000 or $250,000 operating loss. I just don't believe anyone has the stomach for that," said Council Member Dan Kealey. "No one really believes that's acceptable." The Burnsville Performing Arts Center has run up an annual deficit ever since it opened in 2009. VenuWorks has managed the center from its opening day forward. The city began exploring new management options in late summer of 2012, with one year left on VenuWork's contract. Over fall and early winter, the center attracted two …
mike savick
12:14 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
CW. listen sonny, you arrogant little pissant, without the accomplishments of previous generations and baby boomers (this incudes the scientists, R& D types, and hardworking taxpayers who supported the efforts with their services and their taxes) you would be still using WWI technology and not mouthing off on the internet if you survived childhood diseases, more ›