Eily Marlow, Lilly Program Associate, recommends:

Art

Walker Art Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Minneapolis, The Walker, a modern art gallery, and the adjacent sculpture garden are must sees in the Twin Cities. Sculpture Gardens & Conservatory FREE. www.walkerart.org

Minneapolis Institute of Art, Houses more than 100,000 objects from diverse cultureal traditions spanning 5,000 years of world history. www.artsmia.org/

Jamie Dresher, Operations Manager, Campus Center recommends:

Music

Keith Urban and Jake Owen, The grammy winning country superstar is performing at the Target Center, Minneapolis. Saturday, 7:30 pm. http://www.targetcenter.com/default.asp?targetcenter=87&objId=876

Gary Levinson with the Sinfonia, Friday 7:00 pm, First Covenant Church, 1280 Arcade Street, St. Paul FREE! The mission of the Minnesota Sinfonia is to serve the musical and educational needs of the citizens of Minnesota, with special emphasis given to families with young children, inner-city youth, seniors and those with limited financial means. www.mnsinfonia.org

A Prairie Home Companion, Saturday, the Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor continues its fall season with a live radio broadcast. A limited number of Rush Seats will be available on the day of the show. http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org/tickets/box_office.shtml

KP Hong, Associate Director of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, recommends

Museums

Mill City Museum, Built into the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, Milly City Museum is located on the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis. Visitors learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis. http://www.millcitymuseum.org/

1968 Exhibit: An Extraordinary Year, An Unforgettable Exhibit, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, Developed in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, the Chicago History Museum and the Oakland Museum of California, "The 1968 Exhibit" is an ambitious, multimedia exhibit that looks at how evens of the year fueled a persistenti, if often contradictory, sense of identity for the people and our nation. http://the1968exhibit.org/

The Science Museum of Minnesota, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, the Science Museum's programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach programs, and in Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater. www.smm.org

Minnesota Children's Museum, St. Paul, seven galleries are uniquely designed to provide a hands-on, stimulating environment for children six months to 10 years old. http://www.mcm.org/

Sedric McClure, Multicultural Counselor & Summer Program Coordinator, MAX Center, recommends:

Shopping

Saint Paul Farmers' Market, Saturday, 6am-1pm; Sunday 8am-1pm. Corner of 5ths & Wall Streets, St. Paul. For More information, visit http://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/

Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis, The Midtown Global Market is an international public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and a selection of arts and crafts from around the world. A "fun & funky" vibe that rivals many of today's top public markets. http://www.midtownglobalmarket.org/

Mall of America, Bloomington, The country's largest shopping and entertainment complex. More than 520 stores, with retail giants Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Sears, plus specialty shops, national flagship stores and niche retail carts. Family-friendly attraction such as the new Nickelodeon Universe, Lego Imagination Center, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf 14-screen movie theater 20+ sit-down restaurant options. http://www.mallofamerica.com/home/

Grand Avenue, Rich in local character and tree-lined charm, Grand Avenue spans 30 blocks from the Mississippi River to downtown Saint Paul, passing colleges, beautiful old homes, service storefronts that make a neighborhood hum, and shops—lots of original shops—all with decidedly unmall-like appeal. Great food, coffee, and snacks too!

Twin Cities Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show, Minnesota State Fair Grounds, Fine Arts Building, St. Paul. Friday 5pm-10pm, admissions $7; Saturday 10am-5pm, admissions $5.

Midwest Comic Book Association Fall Con Comic Book Party, Minnesota State Fair Grounds, Progress Center, Saturday 10am-4pm.

Lisa Landreman, Associate Dean of Students, recommends:

Theatre

Come Fly Away, Ordway Theater St. Paul, combines the vocals of Frank Sinatra, the sizzling sound of a live big band, and the creative vision of Tony Award-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp. Fifteen of the world's best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love at a swinging night club on a star-lit evening. http://www.ordway.org/performances/1112/come-fly-away.asp

Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, The Brave New Workshop (BNW) Comedy Theatre has been writing, performing and producing original sketch comedy, music and comedy improvisation longer than any other theatre in the US. Now in their 53rd year of crafting audacious, hilarious, and thought-provoking original comedy and satire, the BNW is a Minneapolis institution. http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/

The Pride, Pillsbury House Theatre, Minneapolis. The play is set in both 1958 and 2008 and explores life as a gay man. It has been described as a heartfelt work, with some thought-provoking observations about cultures of repression and openness. Friday & Saturdaay 7:30 pm. http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/

Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's romantic comedy, The Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis. Called "a 21st century dream factory" by Time Magazine, the Guthrie boasts three stages, a full-service restaurant, pre-show dining, numerous bars and some of the best views in the city. Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm. http://www.guthrietheater.org/

Tim Whittle, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, recommends:

Tour

Segway Magical History Tour, Minneapolis. Travel back in time on a Magical History Tour™! Ride a Segway as you enjoy the history of the Minneapolis Riverfront area from 10,000 BC to present without breaking a sweat. You cover several miles accompanied by a professional guide. Call 1-952-888-9200. Reservations required. http://www.magicalhistorytour.com/

Cindy Haarstad, Director of the Campus Center, recommends:

Outdoor/Nature Fun

Como Zoo and Conervatory, Exotic plants, amusement park, mini golf, animals, beautiful gardens—fun for everyone! St. Paul, FREE! http://www.comozooconservatory.org/

Mississippi River, Walk or run west on Summit Avenue 1.5 miles to the Mississippi River and enjoy Summit Avenue's fine homes. Follow Mississippi River Boulevard north or south to take in Minnesota's gorgeous fall colors along the river.

Minnehaha Falls Park, Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks, attracting over ½ million visitors annually. It is located at the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and Minnehaha Parkway. The 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river outlooks. The park contains oak, elm, silver maple, basswood, hackberry and cottonwood trees, as well as native and prairie woodland wild flowers. http://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/minnehaha.shtml

Minnetonka Orchards, Get out of town! Fall is a great time to be in Minnesota. Pumpkin patches and apple orchards (including corn mazes and wagon rides) are a blast. A great one is Minnetonka Orchards in Minnestrista, MN 763-470-3191. www.minnetonkaorchards.com