Saturday, May 11, 2013
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It is hard to find a person these days who doesn't have at least one tattoo. Males, females, teenagers—they all seem to have some kind of ink. Small stars, crosses, butterflies, tribal, oriental, in memoriam, there are so many to choose from. Then once you choose your tattoo, or design, where do you put it? Do you pick your shoulder? Your back? So many decisions to make. So Patch wants you to post photos of your favorite tattoo(s). We want to hear why you picked the tattoo you chose and its meaning to you. We'll start with a few examples from Patch editors here in Minnesota: Micheal Foley: "I got my tattoo when I was 18. I had been a Marine for only a few months, and I was back in Wisconsin on leave for the holidays when my new …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The 2013 season of Coffee Concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center ends Sunday, May 19.
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The 2013 season of Coffee Concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center (LAAC) concludes with the Bell’Alma Duo, Kathy Kienzle, harp, and Michele Frisch, flute, Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. Kathy Kienzle is Principal Harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch is Principal Flute of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra. They present a variety of duos for Flute and harp, including repertoire from their three highly acclaimed CDs, O Bell’ Alma and La Belle Vie, exploring operatic music, and their most recent recording, Bella Danza, Music of the Dance. The Gramophonedeclared O Bell’ Alma one of the “Best New Recordings from North America.” “Flutist and harpist …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the theaters in the Lakeville area: Lakeville 21, Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Pain & Gain One sentence plot: Based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 96 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 50 Reviews: "It all leaves you pondering whether you have just seen a monumentally stupid movie or a brilliant movie about…
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
"Up Close and Personal" is the theme of this sixth season of coffee concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
(Editor's note: The following is a press release from the Lakeville Area Arts Center.) Highview Hills Coffee Concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center presents CRASH Percussion Ensemble's "Music in Motion," featuring the visual percussion works of Mary Ellen Childs at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Sunday, April 28, 2013, 2:00 pm. Composer Mary Ellen Childs' percussion ensemble, CRASH performs her unique, critically acclaimed music around the world. Childs creates a partnership between composer and performers "that integrates music and dance and theater in fresh and unexpected ways, in pieces that find their dramatic expression through movement, visual image and rhythm. The union of sight and sound creates an impact that audiences …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Also in this week’s recap – A scholarship created to honor a lost friend and a surprise discovery in a Burnsville park.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. City Video Gives Comprehensive History of Lakeville The city produced a video tracing the city's history from 1853 to the present day as part of the "Envision Lakeville" process. City Goes Forward with $7 Million Northfield Police Facility The city council voted to seek construction bids at its Tuesday meeting. Pat Parlin Retiring From Northfield Schools Parlin served as director of Northfield Public Schools' Alternative Learning Center for six years. Fate of Parkview Golf Course Decided After Six-Hour Debate Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the theaters in the Lakeville area: Lakeville 21, Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Oblivion One sentence plot: On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 98 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 59 Reviews: "When you go to a futuristic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic barn dance starring Tom Cruise and his space guns, …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the theaters in the Lakeville area: Lakeville 21, Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. 42 One sentence plot: "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 97 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 68 Reviews: "It's a sports film nonsports fans can love; it's a family film that never preaches; it's a biopic that …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the theaters in the Lakeville area: Lakeville 21, Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. G.I. Joe: Retaliation One sentence plot: In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 82 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 35 Reviews: "Good luck recalling any other would-be set pieces a couple of days after you've seen Retaliation." …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the theaters in the Lakeville area: Lakeville 21, Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. The Croods One sentence plot: The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip: When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 95 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 79 Reviews: "Despite a few too many mother-in-law jokes, "The Croods" nicely makes it clear that …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Also in this week's rundown: A proposed expansion in Eagan gets widespread support and a Burnsville grad takes center stage in New York City.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. Lakeville Farmington Man to Stand Trial for 2011 Stabbing at Lakeville Apartment In April, Randall James Thole, 51, is scheduled to stand trial for a stabbing at a Lakeville apartment complex. Most Recent Lakeville Deaths (March 11) Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville. Burnsville Sen. Hall Takes Aim at Critics—Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee "I'm trying to be a nice guy but I have an opinion," Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall told supporters of gay marriage during a hearing on Tuesday. A Switch and a Surprise Round Out the Night at 'Bite…
mike savick
12:14 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
CW. listen sonny, you arrogant little pissant, without the accomplishments of previous generations and baby boomers (this incudes the scientists, R& D types, and hardworking taxpayers who supported the efforts with their services and their taxes) you would be still using WWI technology and not mouthing off on the internet if you survived childhood diseases, more ›