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Blogs
May 25, 2012
Get Cryphy crew drops Soundset artists mix, DJing afterparty
With Soundset about to go off on Sunday at Canterbury Park, it's time for all of the online debate and heated discussions about the local hip-hop scene to grow silent in favor of the music itself, as the beats and rhymes of some of the best rap artists in the game are set to bring Minnesota hip-hop ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Snocross Racing & Freestyle
With Soundset about to go off on Sunday at Canterbury Park, it's time for all of the online debate and heated discussions about the local hip-hop scene to grow silent in favor of the music itself, as the beats and rhymes of some of the best rap artists in the game are set to bring Minnesota hip-hop ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2011
Canterbury Park, back from shutdown, hosts food truck and wine festivals
Canterbury hosts two upcoming foodie events. Canterbury Park is making up for time lost during the state shutdown by hosting two foodie events next month. On Saturday, August 13, Canterbury is rounding up a whole host of mobile kitchens for a Food Truck Festival to feed race-watchers. Partic ... More >>
Blogs
July 11, 2011
Vans Warped Tour 2011 at Canterbury Park, 7/10/2011
Photos by Nick WosikaWarped Tour 2011July 10, 2011Canterbury Park, ShakopeeGive me your tired, your cynical youth, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...and gather them all at Canterbury Park for Van's Warped Tour. Despite the government shutdown and races being cancelled, the sche ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2011
Soundset Series: Beyond the Music
Please note that Soundset is a hip-hop festival, not a rap festival. For those who still ask what the difference is, hip-hop refers to the culture in its entirety, which includes turntablism and beatmaking, graffiti and street art, and breakdancing, in addition to just rapping. Great ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2011
Vans Warped Tour 2011 lineup released
The sun is out this Monday morning, making it a fine time to start daydreaming about all the festivals coming to town this summer. In addition to Soundset -- which is announcing its lineup shortly this morning -- the Vans Warped Tour has unveiled the lineup for its stop at Canterbury Park on July ... More >>
Blogs
March 23, 2011
Soundset 2011 returns to Canterbury Park May 29
The Rhymesayers-organized Soundset hip-hop festival will return to Canterbury Park this year on May 29, according to a flyer posted by RSE promotions and marketing manager Jake Schaefer this afternoon. Schaefer says we can expect a line-up announcement this coming Monday, March 28, with a fan pre ... More >>
Blogs
August 27, 2010
Dance Band, Sex Ed Rocks: Freeloader Friday
Tracy O via Flickr.comThis week we have literary readings, free concerts, movie screenings, art happenings, and more. Take a look after the jump.
Blogs
August 20, 2010
Art by Curtiss A, Wants vs. Needs: Freeloader Friday
Art by Curtiss AIt's another strong weekend for free stuff to do. There's dance parties like Wants vs. Needs, and parties including the Red Stag Block Party. Music and art will collide with a gallery show featuring Curtiss A, and the Soap Factory hosts an expo dedicated to the best in comic, zine ... More >>
Blogs
August 6, 2010
Uptown Art Fair, Lutefisk Sushi D: Freeloader Friday
Mykl Roventine via Flickr.com Do you like art festivals? We have about 30 happening this weekend. Do you like free music? Yeah, we have that too. How about hot, molten iron? Yep. A giant board game bigger than the people in it? That's happening too. It's an epic week for free stuff happening in M ... More >>
Blogs
July 30, 2010
Footloose, Red Hot Art Fest: Freeloader Friday
Mykl Roventine via Flickr.comBeing broke is never a problem with Freeloader Friday. In this edition we have tons of really cool stuff to do. Including experimental theater, steampunk art, several art festivals, and a very special screening of Footloose. Be sure to practice your "seven degrees of ... More >>
Blogs
July 23, 2010
Urban Cowboy, Minne-Motor Fest: Freeloader Friday
(Pictured: Past entrants hope to achieve flight for Red Bull's Flugtag)This week we have multiple CD-release shows, an art fest on the north side, and some DIY flying machines that will (most likely) crash into the Mississippi.
News
July 21, 2010
Paul Allen on Jeff Dubay, Brett Favre, the Vikings
Play-by-play announcer opens up about his past and future
Blogs
July 16, 2010
Bastille Day celebrations, Minneapolis Aquatennial: Freeloader Friday
(Photo by stuartpilbrow) This week Freeloader Friday is all about street festivals. We have Dakota Fest, Highland Fest, and not one, but two awesome Bastille Day celebrations. Add in some live music and tons of other stuff, and you have a completely free weekend.
Blogs
July 9, 2010
Peep show art, Twin Cities Zinefest: Freeloader Friday
(Antigravity by Violeta Rotstein. Featured at the "Soo Fuze" gallery show at the SooVAC) This week we've got an ongoing party celebrating pop punk, a day-long zinefest, dragon boat races, and a naughty art show at Cult Status Gallery.
Blogs
July 2, 2010
Fourth of July, Ten Second Film Fest: Freeloader Friday
Fourth of July weekend promises to be a good one. This week in Freeloader Friday we have free fireworks, free film fests, free events for families, and more.
Blogs
June 25, 2010
Pride festivities, the art of Doomtree: Freeloader Friday
(Photo by -Marlith-)This weekend we've got an art show dedicated to Doomtree, Pride celebrations, and a chance to win a year's supply of Bell's beer.
Blogs
June 23, 2010
Lilith Fair announces local band, charity winners
In anticipation of their July 18 stop at Canterbury Park, the organizers of the Lilith Fair conducted a local talent search, soliciting songs from area bands via the music networking site OurStage. The winner for the Twin Cities date is Minneapolis two-piece Bella Ruse, who will kick off the day' ... More >>
Blogs
June 18, 2010
Nerd Party, Public Display of Affection Night: Freeloader Friday
(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2010
BBQ Blues Fest, Cult Sisters 5: Freeloader Friday
(Image by zzzack) This week in Freeloader Friday we have a '90s-themed dance party, a day-long skateboarding festival, World Cup bars, and a free blues fest.
Blogs
May 28, 2010
Soundset 2010: What to Watch
P.O.S at Soundset 2009Photo by Denis Jeong PlasterMemorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2010
MPR open house, artwork by John Lennon: Freeloader Friday
(Image by The Cleveland Kid) This week in Freeloader Friday we have artwork by John Lennon, a road trip to Elk River, and tons of weekend festivals.
Calendar
May 19, 2010
Live Harness Racing
(Image by The Cleveland Kid) This week in Freeloader Friday we have artwork by John Lennon, a road trip to Elk River, and tons of weekend festivals.
Blogs
May 14, 2010
Lyn-Lake Street Fest, Coney Island art: Freeloader Friday
(This guy escaped from Coney Island) This week we have gallery show homage to Coney Island, a benefit for MN Fashion, and free music at the Triple Rock.
Calendar
May 12, 2010
Live Racing
(This guy escaped from Coney Island) This week we have gallery show homage to Coney Island, a benefit for MN Fashion, and free music at the Triple Rock.
Blogs
May 4, 2010
Canterbury Park revamping to accommodate more festivals
Shakopee racetrack and events center Canterbury Park is developing a new 28-acre site on the north end of its property that owners say will allow them to host more events like this summer's Soundset (May 30), Lilith Fair (July 18), and Warped Tour (August 1)."The new location will help to minimi ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2010
Soundset 2010 promo video released
Hip-hop festival Soundset (winner of this year's Best Festival award in City Pages) has just released a promo video for its 2010 lineup, which is taking over Canterbury Park on May 31. Tickets are on sale now; head over to SoundsetFestival.com for more information.
Blogs
April 5, 2010
Andrew W.K., Riverboat Gamblers, Dillinger Escape Plan coming to Canterbury for Warped Tour
Photo by Ben ClarkAndrew W.K. at SXSW 2010The Twin Cities date for the 2010 Vans Warped Tour has been announced: The tour will stop at Canterbury Park on Sunday, August 1, with a few unexpected names like Andrew W.K. and the Alkaline Trio thrown in amongst a smattering of pop-punk bands. See belo ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2010
Atmosphere, Method Man & Redman to headline Soundset '10
The lineup for this year's Soundset has been released, and Rhymesayers bigwigs Atmosphere will headline once again with a slew of openers, including Def Jam duo Method Man & Redman, the Hieroglyphics crew (Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Casual, and Pep Love), and Rhymesayers art ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2010
Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Metric, Mary J. Blige coming to Canturbury Park for Lilith Fair
The festival will come to Minnesota on July 18.
Blogs
August 7, 2009
Ostrich and camels races at Canterbury Park Sunday
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Music
May 20, 2009
Rock For Pussy, Animal Collective, and more
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
May 13, 2009
Live Racing
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Blaine's Blazin' Fourth Firework Spectacular
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Farmers' Fourth of July
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Minneapolis Red, White, and Boom
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Canterbury Park Fourth of July
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Powderhorn Park's Fourth of July Celebration
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Calendar
July 2, 2008
Independence Day
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
Blogs
June 7, 2008
Canterbury Triple Crown: Beer, Betting, and Belmont UPDATEDx4
Instead of cheering on your favorite thoroughbred, you could be watching the most awkward animal races ever. Just imagine galloping camels and tumbling ostriches.
News
August 23, 2006
Drawing Dead
Tony Tran and Laura Xiong started out as small-time gamblers. Then they became lovers. And then her husband turned up murdered.
Blogs
March 25, 2005
Canterbury Park:
feeling strangely fine
Tony Tran and Laura Xiong started out as small-time gamblers. Then they became lovers. And then her husband turned up murdered.
Books
June 18, 2003
Labor of Love
Tony Tran and Laura Xiong started out as small-time gamblers. Then they became lovers. And then her husband turned up murdered.
News
September 13, 2000
You Are Here
Ah, the fall rituals of the Prairie!
News
July 26, 2000
Poker Faces
Looking for a painless way to lose your shirt? Head down to the Canterbury Card Club, where bad luck comes in spades, some lucky schmo is always raking in all the chips, and even if you win the house takes its cut.
Sports
April 29, 1998
A Horse by Any Other Name
The betting favorite in the upcoming Run for the Roses is undefeated--and somewhat politically incorrect.
News
September 24, 1997
Twin Killing
Carl Pohlad's sudden announcement of "serious talks" with a potential buyer is the logical next gambit in the stadium game. But as Minnesota Business Partnership head Duane Benson notes, "It is a little late. He may have wanted to play that card before, g
News
June 25, 1997
Greetings From Canterbury Park
Where the winners are losers and the losers are glue
News
May 7, 1997
Slotsa Luck
Where the winners are losers and the losers are glue
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