Promotional Events

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  Concrete and Grass: Lowertown Music Festival
  Mears Park [Map]
  Fri., September 5, 5:00pm-10:00pmSat., September 6, 12:00pm-10:00pmSun., September 7, 12:00pm-8:00pm
  3 days of FREE music. Rain or Shine. Taking place September 5-September 7 at Mears Park in St. Paul!

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  McNally Smith River Rocks Music Festival
  Harriet Island [Map]
  Fri., September 19, 4:30pm-11:00pmSat., September 20, 1:00pm-11:00pm
  This bigger and better late Summer festival will take place Friday, September 19, 2008 from 4:30 – 11 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 1 – 11 p.m. on St. Paul’s Harriet Island. Artists scheduled to perform are The Roots, Mike Doughty, Jakob Dylan, and O.A.R., plus many more!

  For event information, visit riverrocksmusicalfestival.com.

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  Oktoberfest on September 12 and 13!
  Saint Anthony Main [Map]
  Fri., September 12Sat., September 13
  Stop by Main Street along the Mississippi River near St. Anthony Main on Friday, September 12 or Saturday, September 13 for beer, polka dancing and German food!

  The event is free and open to all ages from 4-9pm on Friday and 10am-9pm on Saturday.

  For more information, visit www.minneapolisoktoberfest.com

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  City Pages Iron Fork
  International Market Square [Map]
  Thu., October 16
  City Pages 3rd Annual Iron Fork event takes place October 16 at International Market Square.

  Sample signature dishes from over 25 restaurants! Watch as six local chefs battle for the title of Iron Fork. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. All proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Heartland.

  City Pages Iron Fork
  October 16th 6-9 p.m.
  International Market Square
  For more information please call 612.372.3710

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  City Pages College Survival Guide Party
  Blarney Pub & Grill [Map]
  Fri., September 5
  Celebrate the start of another school year with prizes, drink specials and live music at Blarney Pub & Grill on September 5th!

  Stop by Blarney Pub on Friday, September 5 from 9pm-1am. NO COVER!

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  Minneapolis Institute of Art MIA Third Thursday Event: Mad for Mod On September 18
  Minneapolis Institute Of Arts [Map]
  Wed., September 3Thu., September 18
  From 6 to 9 p.m., come to the MIA and wax nostalgic for all things retro! Revel in futuristic design from the past and visit the special exhibition “Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future.”

  For details on this evening of great art, hot jazz, and cool cocktails, go to artsmia.org.

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  City Pages Fall Wine Tasting
  International Market Square [Map]
  Fri., September 26
  Hundreds of wines, delicious appetizers, great live music and a dazzling cooking demonstration by Whole Foods Market - all in one room! It's the fall edition of the City Pages Wine Tasting presented by MGM!

  Sponsored by:
  InVision Distinctive Eyewear
  It's Just Lunch
  Chihuahua Chocolates
  Split Rock Realty
  Joffe MediCenter
  Whole Foods Market
  The Melting Pot

  For more information, visit www.citypages.com/winetasting!