Short Redhead Reel Reviews for the week of Feb. 17 – Great Clips IMAX 3D Film Festival

Posted under Thisweekend on Thursday 16 February 2012 at 12:55 pm

by Wendy Schadewald
Special to Thisweek Newspapers
Rating system:  (4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it)
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Velvet Tones celebrate spring with concert in Apple Valley

Posted under Thisweekend on Thursday 16 February 2012 at 9:29 am

Velvet Tones, a senior adult community chorus, will present its annual Spring Festival of Music at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Eastview High School, 6200 W. 140th St., Apple Valley. The Westview Elementary Da Capo choir and the Dragonfly ensemble will also perform. Twin Cities broadcast journalist Stan Turner will serve as master of ceremonies. The free performance will include American Sign Language interpreters. For more information, call (952) 432-1081, visit www.velvettones.org or email Velvettones@gmail.com. – Photo submitted


Calling all filmmakers: Shamrock Film Festival accepting entries

Posted under Rosemount,Thisweekend on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at 4:37 pm

Arthouse fare is fine, but know that the Shamrock Film Festival accepts submissions in all genres. Pistol-packing, tough-jawed action-adventure films – such as “The Underground” (above), a past festival entry – are always welcome. (Photo submitted)

by Andrew Miller
Thisweek Newspapers

If you’ve ever dreamed of dressing your friends up like zombies and filming the ensuing mock apocalyptic carnage, the time is now.

Short films of all stripes are now being accepted for the Rosemount Area Arts Council’s fourth annual Shamrock Film Festival.

This year’s festival, set for March 10 at the Steeple Center in Rosemount, includes categories for amateur and professional films, local and foreign films, and movies by youths 15 and under.

There will also be a People’s Choice award handed out, along with a Best of Rosemount award provided there are at least five entries from Rosemount residents. Prizes for winning films include money, movie tickets and filmmaker memberships. (more…)


Dance auditions slated Feb. 26 in Lakeville for ‘Wizard of Oz’ ballet

Posted under Thisweekend on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at 3:24 pm

Dance auditions for “Wizard of Oz – The Ballet” will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Ballet Royale Minnesota, 16233 Kenyon Ave., Suite 100, Lakeville.

Intermediate and advanced modern dancers age 14 and older can audition. A mandatory parent meeting for dancers under 18 will be held following the audition. Performances will be May 11-13 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

No pre-registration is required. For more information, contact info@TwinCitiesBallet.org or (952) 452-3163.


U.S. Navy Band presents free concert in Burnsville

Posted under Thisweekend on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at 3:22 pm

The U.S. Navy Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. on March 19 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

This special performance is part of the band’s national tour. It performs frequently at the White House and the U.S. Capitol building, and has participated in 21 presidential inaugurals.

The concert is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available for pick up in person at the box office beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Tickets are limited to four per person and are based on availability. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call (952) 895-4680 for more information.


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