You may be wondering what could be waiting for you in Minneapolis before and after the I&E, and on the evening of the conference. Here is a quick run-down of shows and events happening the week of April 7-12, if you are coming into town earlier or staying later. Click the links to find out more about these events!
Minnesota is a hockey kind of place, and attendees of the I&E have two opportunities to drop the puck: Tuesday, April 8, as the Minnesota Wild take on the visiting Boston Bruins at 7:00 p.m., and Thursday, April 10, when the St. Louis Blues skate into town.
For those taking their CAFM/CAFS exams or simply staying over a few days, you can see the Wild’s season finale on Sunday, April 13 at 8:00 p.m. against the Nashville Predators. You can find out more by clicking here.
Some get a thrill from shopping. Others get a rush from theme parks. Minnesota is home to the theme park inside a shopping center, the Mall Of America. Visit the completely remodeled LEGO Store featuring a giant pick-a-Brick wall with 180 different LEGO elements to choose from, a variety of play tables to inspire creativity and eight larger-than-life models including a LEGO robot towering over 34 feet tall. Located in the center of Mall of America, the Nickelodeon Universe theme park features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment. Meet the Nick characters, experience spine-tingling rides, visit unique retail shops and much more. And there's also the shopping (but you guessed that already)! Find out about the Mall Of America at their website. Click here to learn more.
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival takes place takes place at the St. Anthony Main Theatre, April 3-19. The largest film event in the Upper Midwest, and one of the largest and longest running film festivals in the country, the MSP International Film Festival annually presents some 200 feature length and short form narrative and documentary films from 60+ countries around the world to growing numbers of attendees every year. For more than three decades, this spring event has provided an opportunity for audiences to experience new cultures and ideas through the medium and art of film, and has welcomed numerous prominent filmmakers and personalities to tell their stories. Find out more by clicking here.
If you would rather see a brand new movie instead, take a stroll to the Riverview Theater, 3800 42nd Ave S, and take in a film. Learn about the Riverview Theater by clicking here.