Archive for July, 2009

Early Wednesday, four paddlefish will leave the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth and journey to their new home at Underwater Adventures Aquarium at Mall of America.
The four freshwater paddlefish were born at a local hatchery and raised at the Great Lakes Aquarium. In an effort to keep new and exciting creatures in the aquarium, Underwater… »

Blockbuster Exhibition Featuring Real Human Bodies To Open August 8th

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 29 /PRNewswire/ — Tickets for the internationally acclaimed exhibit BODIES. . .The Exhibition at Mall of America® are now on sale. The exhibit provides visitors an unprecedented view of the human body through real, whole and partial body specimens that have been meticulously dissected… »

Jeff Capri
Date/Time:Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., July 31 until Sun., August 2, 10:30pm, Every week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Wed., July 29 until Sun., August 2, 8:00pm
Price: $13-$19

- Bryan Miller, City Pages
The Twin Cities comedy scene has been strong for decades, but of late it appears to be undergoing something of a… »

7/27/2009 6:55:01 AM
By Heather J. Carlson
Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
Despite cool and at times blustery weather conditions, bikers turned out for the seventh annual Red Ribbon Ride through southeast Minnesota to raise money for AIDS service organizations.
The four-day, nearly 300-mile charity bike ride earlier this month raised $450,000 for Minnesota AIDS service organizations. Riders traveled from the… »

By C.J., Star Tribune
Last update: July 25, 2009 – 5:58 PM

Word has it Jamie Foxx had a SHIRLEY TEMPLE instead of any a-a-a-a-a-alcohol Wednesday at Twin City Grill.
The comedian and Oscar-winning actor was at the Mall of America the day before his poorly attended Target Center show Thursday night to support his chart topper “Blame… »

By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star Tribune
Last update: July 24, 2009 – 10:03 AM

Anyone planning to take the Hiawatha light-rail line to the airport or the Mall of America this weekend will have to take the bus.
Metro Transit officials are shutting down the train from the 46th Street station to the end of the line at the… »

- Allison Kaplan, Twin Cities.com

Wherever there are crowds of people with time on their hands, money in their pockets and tension in their necks, there’s a massage chair. Quickie relaxation outposts have become as ubiquitous at shopping centers as pretzel stands and the pushy characters selling lotion at kiosks.
On the one hand, it makes sense… »

It’s not easy being a doll. You’re subjected to countless tea parties and are often drug around by your hair. Luckily, there’s a place where you can relax and rejuvenate: the American Girl doll salon.
Jan McCulloch works at the American Girl salon at the Mall of America , in Bloomington, MN. It’s her job to… »

VIP Theatre

The VIP Theatre offers a unique movie-going experience for guests 21 years and older with plush, high-back rocker seats and full service concessions.
TICKET PRICES
Monday – Thursday & Friday-Sunday before 5:00 p.m.       $8.00
Friday -Sunday and Holidays after 5:00 p.m.                        $11.50
Special event prices will vary.

VIP Theatre Schedule of Upcoming Films*

July
August

July 3: Public Enemies
August 7: Julie & Julia

July 10: Bruno
August 14: The… »

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- Allison Kaplan
July 15, 2009
Visiting Mall of America on Friday, July 17 could be quite rewarding – especially if you like rides. As part of “The Summer of SpongeBob” (he’s 10), MOA and Nickelodeon Universe are celebrating a “Day of Happiness” – and what could be happier than free stuff, no strings attached? Nearly $75,000… »

Special Anniversary Sale store hours July 17, 18 & 19
Store Locations &… »