Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen Dinner Theater - (walking distance of the conference hotel) 501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN. Dine and enjoy a stage show. June shows include "Grease", "Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret", and "Almost Paradise--1984 Prom Night.
Excelsior, MN
Old Log Theater - 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior, MN 55331 (5 miles/12 minutes from conference hotel) Shows in June 2017 include "Ghost-the musical" and "Million Dollar Quartet".
Minneapolis, MN
Did you know that Minneapolis has more theater seats per capita than any other U.S. city, only beat by the true Big Apple?
Guthrie Theater 818 S. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. (15 miles/21 minutes from the airport, 22 miles/26 minutes from conference hotel) World famous theater. June 2017 the play is "Refugia." From the internationally renowned ensemble the Moving Company (core members of the former Theatre de la Jeune Lune), comes Refugia, a riveting investigation of the lives of those who find themselves navigating life’s margins at the crossroads of transition. Composed of interconnected chapters and conveyed through music, movement, language and video, this world premiere – developed by the Guthrie – explores exile, borders and the displacement of peoples now and throughout time. At once funny and poetic, cinematic and theatrical, Refugia is a vital new work not to be missed.
Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN (14 miles/19 minutes from airport, 20 miles/24 minutes from conference hotel)
First Avenue Club 701 N. 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (14 miles/19 minutes from airport, 20 miles/24 minutes from conference hotel) Downtown Danceteria. First Avenue is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Having celebrated its 45th Anniversary in 2015, First Avenue is one of the longest running independently owned and operated clubs in the United States, as well as one of the most celebrated.
Minnesota Orchestra Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN (14 miles/19 minutes from airport, 20miles/24 minutes from conference hotel).
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater 824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (14 miles/19 minutes from airport, 20 miles/24 minutes from conference hotel) Founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958, the Brave New Workshop is the longest running satirical theatre in the country specializing in political and social satire.
Hennepin Theatre Trust, the owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. They achieve their mission by presenting a rich mix of live performances, creating inspiring arts education experiences and advancing a thriving Hennepin Avenue cultural district in downtown Minneapolis. Location vary as there are 4 theatres.