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Post by AuntSueto4 on Jun 30, 2012 23:12:08 GMT -6
A true community gathering space in Burnsville Article by: LIZ ROLFSMEIER , Special to the Star Tribune Updated: June 30, 2012 - 10:45 PM Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville's Heart of the City has become a summer hot spot."...The park's lineup of free events, movies, concerts and readings is in full swing for the summer, and on this day the elegant park was transformed into a place of happy confusion, swimming with hundreds of kids. Bob the Beachcomber, with his trademark Hawaiian shirt and captain's hat, had just finished his act, and after clapping and dancing with him, kids shouted and splashed in the water while parents hovered close by and chatted..." "The water features were designed for people to get into it and play. We wanted to take a different approach, and make it an interactive experience.""It's a great free program," said Melissa Lochman, of Lakeville, visiting with her 2-year-old, "free being the key word."NICOLLET COMMONS EVENTS The park is home to events just about every week through the end of summer. A look at the lineup: Thursday Rockin' Lunch Hour concerts July 12: Story Time with the Wonder Weavers. July 19: Kidz Dance. July 26: Dazzling Dave YO-YO master. Aug. 9: Wonderful World of Woody. Aug. 16: Hans Mayer Music for Kids. Aug. 23: Bob the Beachcomber. Area school principals will read to kids for 20 minutes before the concerts begin. Friday Night Flicks on the Bricks Seating at 7:30 p.m.; shows begin at dusk. July 13: "Yogi Bear." July 27: "Hachi: A Dog's Tale." Aug. 10: "Gnomeo and Juliet." Aug. 24: "Casablanca." Sunday Night Music in the Park Shows begin at 7 p.m. July 1: Paul Woell. July 8: Melody and the Dramatics. July 15: Lingua Luna. July 22: Q the Clique. July 29: The Smorgasboards. Other events Aug. 18: Art and All That Jazz Festival. Sept. 6-9: Burnsville Fire Muster events. www.startribune.com/local/south/160595235.html
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Post by jlschlangen on Jul 1, 2012 10:26:10 GMT -6
I love this park. It is so fun for those Thursday concerts. Beautiful area.
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