I <3 art! June art picks...

Spring is finally here and summer is right around the corner! In Minnesota we try to cram as many fun events as we can into these warm weather months. There are plenty of outside art opportunities this June as well as air conditioned hideaways depending on your mood.

Enthusiast tip: Art is more fun with a friend. Invite someone you enjoy spending time with to share your culture experience and make special memories.

Here are the June art picks. . .enjoy the city.

Scapegoat at Pillsbury House Theatre
By Christina Ham. Ends June 26. pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org.
Every performance is pick your own price.

"Ballad of the Pale Fisherman": Fringe Festival Hit Based on Irish and Scottish Folktales at The Southern Theater (Minneapolis MN)

A fisherman falls in love with a woman who is a selkie -- part human and part seal. She must make a choice between betrayal and self-sacrifice: past or future, heart or home in The Ballad of the Pale Fisherman. Written and directed by local playwright Isabel Nelson, Pale Fisherman is inspired by Irish and Scottish folk tales. This physical theater performance uses song and movement to create the fisherman, storytellers and the sea creatures.

 Fri, Jun 3 @ 7:30pm | Sold Out
 Sat, Jun 4 @ 2:00pm $12.00 $24.00 |
 Sat, Jun 4 @ 7:30pm $12.00 $24.00 |
 Sun, Jun 5 @ 2:00pm $12.00 $24.00 |

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Andrea Bocelli: World-Renowned Singer Performs at Target Center

The incredible Grammy and Oscar-nominated vocalist Andrea Bocelli is the most popular classical crossover artist in music history, having sold an amazing 75 million albums worldwide over the course of his storied career. Bocelli possesses prodigious vocal prowess and is known for his passionate and powerful performances. Whether singing "The Lord's Prayer" for the Pope or entertaining tens of thousands of fans in cities around the globe, Bocelli's smooth tenor is a hit with pop and classical audiences alike. This tour features Bocelli's unmatched repertoire of beloved arias, crossover hits, and music from his latest release, Cinema. Let Andrea Bocelli take your breath away with this unforgettable live performance at the Target Center in Minneapolis. 

Thu, Jun 9 @ 7:30pm $159.00 - $299.00 $301.00 - $397.00 |

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Set in a sleepy Iowa town, the musical follows a bored housewife who finds her life forever changed when she meets a traveling National Geographic photographer. What begins as a chance encounter evolves into an exhilarating whirlwind of passion, desire and everlasting love. Featuring a stunning soundtrack from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, this dazzling production of Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman's The Bridges of Madison County will sweep you off your feet at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

 Tue, Jun 21 @ 7:30pm $31.50 - $105.00 $39.00 - $134.00 |
 Wed, Jun 22 @ 7:30pm $31.50 - $105.00 $39.00 - $134.00 |
 Thu, Jun 23 @ 7:30pm $31.50 - $105.00 $39.00 - $134.00 |
 Sun, Jun 26 @ 6:30pm $31.50 - $105.00 $39.00 - $134.00 |

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Need help finding your next cinema outing in or around Minneapolis this winter?

Experiencing film is an excellent choice for a cold winter day or any other day you need some cinema magic in your life. Here are some resources and ways to find the best movie experiences in the Twin Cities metro area.

Typically: January, February, March | Omnifest at the Omnitheater
Science Museum of Minnesota
This educational and immersive experience in downtown Saint Paul is appropriate for all ages. Choose from a variety of films to see on a 90 foot dome screen. Family-friendly: All ages welcome and discount pricing for kids, seniors and those with limited income.

April | Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF)
Organized by the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul
Artsy. Diverse. Local. International. You name it and you'll find it at the International Film Festival. This is the "largest spring arts event in the region, exhibiting more than 200 films from some 70 countries each year and drawing audiences of 40,000+." (mspfilm.org)