Minneapolis Public Schools

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Transportation is on your own. Tickets will be mailed to you. Meet at the Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. Register online or call 612.668.4828.

Explore some of Minneapolis’ most significant houses of worship. We will visit these sacred spaces to learn about their members impact on our community, how they came to exist in our area and important information about their spiritual practices and history.  Enjoy a light lunch, presentation and a walking tour with a discussion of the sacred spaces, art and practices. Class cost includes light lunch plus tour and presentation. Class held at Hindu Temple of Minnesota, 10530 Troy Lane N, Maple Grove. Register online or call 612.668.4828. 

One of the most enduring musical theatre hits ever, Hello, Dolly! follows the story of a meddlesome matchmaker who brings together the young clerk of a wealthy Yonkers merchant and his assistant with a widowed milliner and her assistant, while making sure she herself gets to marry the merchant. Transportation is on your own. Tickets will be mailed to you. Meet at the Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. Register online or call 612.668.4828. 

Be a part of the Channel 5 “Twin Cities Live” studio broadcast to enjoy daily lifestyle topics on food, fashion and fun in the Twin Cities. Arrive at KSTP at 3415 University Ave. SE at 2:15 pm to check in; please bring a photo ID. The broadcast show airs 3:00-4:00 pm. Group size limited; preregistration required online or call 612.668.1100.

Travel by motor coach to Minnesota’s north shore, characterized by rocky cliffs, cobblestone beaches forested hills, and ridges through which scenic rivers and waterfalls descend toward Lake Superior. At Lutsen Mountains, board a gondola for a gentle ride at treetop level over the Poplar River valley and through vast woodlands to Moose Mountain. Have dinner at the Historic Lutsen Lodge with stunning views of Lake Superior. The next day, tour the North House Folk School Campus and have lunch at the Naniboujou Lodge, conceived in the 1920’s as an ultra-exclusive private club and now on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy the idyllic small town of Grand Marias and a wonderful dinner with your fellow travelers. The last day, take a guided tour of Split Rick Lighthouse and have lunch in Duluth overlooking Lake Superior. Price includes coach bus transportation, lodging, all meals and attractions. To learn more, call 612.668.4828.

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Congress created it in 1913, charging it with a responsibility to foster a sound banking system and a healthy economy. Take a 75-minute guided walking tour. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required. Personal items are subject to screening and visitors pass through a metal detector. Weapons, including pocket utility knives, are not permitted. An optional lunch, on your own, follows the tour. Transportation is on your own. Meet inside front entrance at 90 Hennepin Ave. Register online or call 612.668.4828 at least one week prior to tour.

Theodore Wirth, the longest-serving park superintendent, led the transformation of Minneapolis parks into a nationally renowned park system from his drafting room. The Minneapolis Parks Legacy Society has furnished his long-time home with period artifacts. Take a guided tour of this unique home. Transportation is on your own. Before the tour, meet for lunch (optional) on your own at 11:15 am at the Malt Shop, 809 W 50th St. The tour starts at 1:00 at the Theodore Wirth House, 3954 Bryant Ave. S. Register online or call 612.668.4828.