Science Museum of Minnesota
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" is presented at the Science Museum through January 3, 2010. This compelling exhibition takes visitors back in time to 1912 and tells a story of tremendous human drama. It brings to life the heroism and humanity of the passengers and crew through passenger stories, amazingly detailed room re-creations, and authentic artifacts recovered from the RMS Titanic, all in one of the largest exhibitions the Science Museum has ever hosted.
Featured in the Omnitheater is "Titanica." This giant screen film allows you to take a journey to the bottom of the North Atlantic to explore the famous shipwreck. See stunning images of the Titanic as she now lies on the ocean floor contrasted with exquisitely preserved archival photographs of the ship in all her splendor. Hear moving commentary from Eva Hart who, as a seven-year-old girl, survived the tragic night but lost her father.
Museum tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for seniors ages 60 and older and children ages 4-12, or $29 and $24 respectively with admission to Titanica. The Science Museum is located at 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. For more information,
visit www.smm.org/csi/, or call 651-221-9444.
Minnesota History Center
"Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: The Depression, The War, The Boom" is presented at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. This exhibit is the capstone of the
Minnesota Historical Society’s Minnesota’s Greatest Generation project and features more than 6,000-square-feet of artifacts, interactive displays and innovative multimedia experiences that reveal the lives and stories of the men and women who came
of age during the Depression and World War II, and who went on to create the phenomenal postwar boom. The exhibition features first-person narratives in recorded interviews, images, film and audio.
"Minnesota On The Map Four Centuries of Maps from the Minnesota Historical Society Collection," is presented through September 7. The exhibit features maps from the Society’s collection of 19,000 maps and 2,000 volumes of atlases. There are maps on display that depict Minnesota regions, counties and cities from 1840 to the present, as well as many specialty maps, including several of the Mississippi River.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and college students, and $5 for children ages 6-17. The Center offers free admission on Tuesdays, from 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 651-259-3000 or visit www.mnhs.org.
Children’s Museum
"Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog" is presented through September 7. Board the Birdwell Island Ferry and journey to the world of Clifford, America’s beloved big red dog. Inspired by Scholastic Entertainment’s top-rated TV show Clifford the Big Red Dog on PBS, the exhibit offers numerous "paws on" adventures that reinforce "Clifford’s Big Ideas" — sharing, playing fair, having respect, working together, being responsible, truthful and kind, believing in yourself, being a good friend and helping others.
"Secrets of Circles" is presented through September 20. This exhibit gives children first-hand experiences with circle-related technologies, including pulleys, gears and measuring devices such as compasses and turnstiles.
Tickets to the Minnesota Children’s Museum are $8.95. The museum is located at 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul. For more information, call 651-225-6000.
Artists’ Quarter
The Artists’ Quarter, located in the Historic Hamm Building at 7th Place and St. Peter in downtown St. Paul, offers live entertainment throughout the month. For a complete schedule of events, call 651-292-1359 or visit www.artistsquarter.com.
Classic Car Shows and Music
There’s no doubt about it, classic cars have class. They also carry with them memories of days gone by, and we’re talking 1975 and older. Revive those old memories at Downtown Beat Classics Car Shows, held 5-10 p.m., Saturdays through September 12, near Kellogg Boulevard and Robert Street. For details, call Cavan Lasch at 651-245-9728 or visit www.downtownbeatclassics.com.
Nine Nights of Music
Enjoy live outdoor music 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, at the Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul. Infectious music will get your toes tappin’ so wear your most comfortable dancing shoes for saucy salsa, soulful Motown and classic big band swing. Don’t be shy. The Tapestry Folkdance Center provides instructors to lead the way. Bring a lawn chair and pack a picnic or purchase food from the Café Minnesota terrace grill. If the weather’s bad, events will move inside. Museum galleries and stores are open until 8 p.m. and the admission fee will be waived on Tuesday evenings. Performers include:
August 4 - Charmin Michelle Swing Band. An extended evening is planned as a tribute to the History Center’s "Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Project." Wear your vintage ’40s era threads, then model them for a chance to win prizes during the 7:30 p.m. intermission.
August 11 - Jantri
August 18 - Yid Vicious
August 25 - Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs
For more information, visit mnhs.org/9nights.
Artist Mercantile to host Kimono show
The Kimono show, a free exhibit featuring a rare and exclusive collection of vintage kimonos from Japan, is presented 5-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at the Artist Mercantile in downtown St. Paul. Also featured during the event is an origami paper folding demonstration, appetizers from Sakura restaurant in St. Paul, Asian inspired art, and a raffle for a kimono.
St. Paul resident Kate Manning will teach the origami instruction and discuss the history of this art form. She has folded over 3,000 paper cranes. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own paper crane, which they may take home or leave for display. The kimonos, paper cranes and art created by local artists will be displayed through September 5. For more information, contact Jennifer Bisch at 651-222-0053 or artistmerc@yahoo.com.
