| Vendor Name | Address | City | State | Zip Code | Contact | Phone | Fax | Indoor/ Outdoor Performances | Piano? | Max # Band | Max # Choir | Best Times to Perform | Additional Info |
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| Albertville Premium Outlets | 6415 Labeaux Avenue NE | Albertville | MN | 55301 | Kristie Bylin |
763.497.9231 | 763.497.0778 | kbylin@CPGI.com | Outdoor | No | 35 (standing) | 50 | Anytime | Free VIP coupon books for the group. Free motor coach parking. Electricity available. |
| Booth Manor Senior Apartments | 1421 Yale Place | Minneapolis | MN | 55403 | Donna Doft | 612.338.6313 | 612.338.5103 | donna_doft@usc.salvationarmy.org | Indoor | Yes | -- | -- | Anytime, Thursdays are best | Student music groups are very appreciated by the seniors. |
| The Park at MOA Mall of America |
5000 Center Court | Bloomington | MN | 55425 | Dave Harty | 952.883.8567 | 952.883.8954 | dharty@campsnoopy.com | Indoor | Yes | 35 | 50 -80* | Most days, time varies | Most groups are bands, choirs and small dance and cheer troupes from schools, churches, community groups and organizations. The number of choir members that can be on stage varies with the size/age of members. Performances must be a minimum of 20 minutes; maximum of 1 hour. The shows are free and strictly for the entertainment of guests - no selling or donation requests are allowed - no preaching, testimonials or passing out of literature is permitted. Call to discuss your group's performance and the availability of time slots. The Park at MOA will provide a technician to set up and run sound for the show. |
| Como Lakeside Pavilion | 1360 North Lexington Parkway | St. Paul | MN | 55103 | Susie Oregard | 651.501.6347 | 651.501.6346 | susie.oregard@ci.stpaul.mn.us | Outdoor (covered) | No | 55 (sitting) 20 (standing) | 40 | Sundays, 3 pm Sun. - Wed., 7 pm Thursdays in June & August, 7 pm |
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| Hennepin County Government Center | 300 South 6th Street | Minneapolis | MN | 55487-0011 | Diana Houston | 612.348.5130 | 612.348.9857 | diana.houston@co.hennepin.mn.us | Both | Yes | 50 (sitting) 75 (standing) | 65 | Mon. - Fri., noon to 1 pm | The indoor stage is on the Public Service Level.
Also has stage, riser, sound system with 2 microphones, boom microphone and
Bladwin upright piano. The North Plaza is also the site of the Hiawatha LRT Government Plaza Station across from City Hall. Electricity is available inside and outside. The Government Center has been host to many large events and performances. |
| IDS Crystal Court | 80 South 8th Street | Minneapolis | MN | 55402 | Nicolle Toth | 612.376.8013 | 612.376.0108 | ntoth@tjbc.com | Both | Yes | 50 (sitting) 150 (standing) | 65 | Mon. - Fri., lunch | Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Electricity available. |
| Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis Park Board | 2117 West River Road North | Minneapolis | MN | 55411 | Kevin Milner & Diane Moe |
612.370.4929 After 1 pm |
612.879.8195 | concerts@minneapolisparks.org | Outdoor | Yes | 110 (sitting) | 100 | Mon. - Sat., 7:30 pm Sundays, 5:30 pm |
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| Landmark Center | 75 West 5th Street | St. Paul | MN | 55102 | Betsy Lanegran | 651.292.3228 | 651.292.3272 | betsy@landmarkcenter.org | Indoor | Yes | 8 (sitting) 15 (standing) | 30 | Anytime | |
| Mears Park | 366 Sibley Street | St. Paul | MN | 55101 | Susie Oregard | 651.501.6347 | 651.501.6346 | susie.oregard@ci.stpaul.mn.us | Outdoor | No | 12 (sitting) 20 (standing) | 20 | Tuesdays, noon | |
| Minnehaha Falls Bandstand Minneapolis Park Board | 2117 West River Road North | Minneapolis | MN | 55411 | Kevin Milner & Diane Moe |
612.370.4929 After 1 pm |
612.879.8195 | concerts@minneapolisparks.org | Outdoor | No | 100 | 100 | Mon. - Sun., 7-8:40 pm | Appointment booking begins the 1st work day in January. Actual booking begins the 1st Monday in February. Concerts begin the 1st Sunday in June and run through September. |
| Minnesota History Center / Bon Appetit | 345 Kellogg Boulevard West | St. Paul | MN | 55102 | Tina Kiriakou | 651.297.4859 | 651.282.2733 | ckiriakou@cafebonappetit.com | Both | Yes | 60 (sitting) | 100+ | Any day, evenings | 300+ auditorium. |
| Northrop Memorial Auditorium University of Minnesota | 84 Church Street SE, Suite 109 | Minneapolis | MN | 55419 | Dale Schatzlein | 612.625.9878 | 612.656.1750 | schat001@umn.edu | Both | Yes | 150 (sitting) 250 (standing) | 150 (sitting) 250 (standing) | Anytime, depends on event | Full ticket service. Stage is 112' x 46' with 72' proscenium opening. Orchestra pit holds 55. |
| Phalen Amphitheater | 1600 Phalen Drive | St. Paul | MN | 55106 | Susie Oregard | 651.501.6347 | 651.501.6346 | susie.oregard@ci.stpaul.mn.us | Outdoor | No | 5 (sitting) 10 (standing) | 10 | Sundays, 1:30 pm Thursdays, 7 pm |
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| Rice Park | 140 Washington Street | St. Paul | MN | 55102 | Susie Oregard | 651.501.6347 | 651.501.6346 | susie.oregard@ci.stpaul.mn.us | Outdoor | No | 8 (sitting) 10 (standing) | 10 | Mondays, 11:45 am | |
| Volunteers of America | 5905 Golden Valley Road | Minneapolis | MN | 55422 | Cheryl Kemper | 763.225.4032 | ckemper@voamn.org | Indoor | -- | -- | -- | Any day, lunch | Represent 42 dining sites for seniors in Hennepin and Anoka counties. Would love to have students perform during lunch. | |
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| Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association | 250 Marquette Avenue South | Minneapolis | MN | 55401 | Lori Kearney | 612.767.8114 or 800.445.7412 ext. 8114 | 612.767.8115 | lorik@minneapolis.org |