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[lillaura]

hello friends. work and life have gotten crazy, leading to no updating. but i have a question for you. if a certain connecticutian (my favorite way to say person from connecticut) comes visiting to the great city of minneapolis, where and what should i do with him/take him to see in an effort to convince him to move here in the near future? He

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[derherrwill]

Off the top of my head:

Dinner - Willie's Wine Bar, Bulldog N.E., El Gaucho, my house

Lunch - Birchwood Cafe, any number of local meat shops, Holy Land

Breakfast - Mickey's, Al's, Victor's, the bakery @ Sofitel, Uptown Diner, my house

We have good food here. Art/music scene might be something to at least make him aware of.

Also, of the weekends of the 13th, 20th, and 27th, which are you most free?

[lillaura]

So helpful! My Cities dining knowledge is limited, since I've never really lived there as an adult, and my parents are sorta kinda lame when it comes to dining out (Dad would be SO OFFENDED to hear that). You, clearly, lead a very smart and classy life. I've tried to tell him about the art/music scene, but again, my knowledge is limited to "We have a good art/music scene! Really! I've read that on the internet!" I should NOT have moved away for so long.

Are we talking April weekends? The 27th is probably the best, I will just have returned from the homeland on the 13th, and the 20th I have symphony tickets (maybe I'm the classy one).

Also, I am planning on coming home for Race for the Cure, and it would be bomb diggity if the Hawk-clan could represent. I figured I needed to come home and hold up my mother during what will no doubt be a emotional day. Key members of our walking team keep going.

[derherrwill]

April indeed. Think I could squat fri-sun nights?

Can't speak for the Clan, but I'll be there.

[lillaura]

Absolutely! We have several squatting options, pull-out bed, couches, window seat, hardwood floors...

[katesti]

Hmm...

If you're showing him Da U, he needs to eat at Annie's. And also, take him to Gold Country to stock up on U gear and then over to Sally's. Especially if there's a game of some kind on.

Definitely Riverfront. Show him the new Walker, too? And mmmm, Birchwood.

When's he going to be there? There's always fun outdoor music in the summer, but if it's sooner than that, find out who's playing at places like the Fine Line or 7th St. Entry. Or, you know, just ask Will.

Fifth Element, yo. Also First Ave., if he'd appreciate that.

Famous Dave's usually has good music. Plus, BBQ and Uptown is an awesomely deadly combo. And you can catch a movie at the Lagoon, too.

Since you're geeks, go to the new library. And then report back to your sister, because she hasn't been there yet. Bonus points for public transportation.

There are also a ton of ideas here and here (that one is mostly food-related). Also, the City Pages website is a good source for current happenings.

Good luck! Have fun! I am jealous!

[lillaura]

I've been to the new library. Its ok, better than the old one. I was with Dad, who was of course pointing out all the "non-user-friendly" aspects of it. He would be coming with me when I go home, Easter and a few days after. We still have to work out if he actually can come, if work and money allow.

[silfactor]

The Walker, the Weissman (since you're at the U anyway), a good performance at Northrop Memorial Auditorium if possible

The new Guthrie.
Downtown, Nicollet Mall and one of the good bars on it The Local.
Uptown as well as the Lagoon and the Uptown Theater, because Landmark Cinemas kicks ass and the midnight showings of Donnie Darko and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom among others never fail.
Lake Calhoun walkway for biking, roller blading, sunbathing, canoing, sailing, swimming, and feeding the ducks.
Wild River State Park for camping.
Taylor Falls for camping, canoing.

[lillaura]

Thanks! The outdoorsy stuff will be good, since he's from the middle of nowhere and feels he needs nature. Although, who needs nature when you have midnight showings of Donnie Darko?

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[anonymous]

Laura! I will be missing you by a just a week in Mpls! Peter is coming home for his MN wedding party on the 21st, I am flying in on the 15. Too bad girl hope you have a good visit!!