I head about this on NPR on Saturday and thought it would be of interest to numerous people. Sounds pretty cool, actually. Its "an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all times," with "top orchestras and choirs." The whole spiel is at www.videogameslive.com and you can listen to examples of the music at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12478692
Anyway, the next and closest showing is on June 5 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I think it would be a fun little trip to make. According to Mapquest, Winnipeg is 450 miles from here and should take an estimated seven hours. The show is at 8 PM at the Centennial Concert Hall and tickets cost $36.75 at Ticketmaster Canada for the second balcony. Currently, there appear to be ten seats left in the second balcony, so we may want to decide quickly.
There appear to be many camp grounds near to Winnipeg; that may provide a cheaper place to stay, as well.
Some research shows that to drive into Canada, one doesn't yet need a Passport (that's only if we flew), but a government issued ID (Drivers License) and proof of citizenship (NOT a Social Security card, but a Birth Certificate.)
Anyway, if we do go, here are some other things to do in Winnipeg that should be fun and cheap;
The Forks Market- historic market place and home of cheap ethnic eats and other cool farmers market like stuff.
Chinatown- authentic and tasty restaurants.
Assiniboine Park, Zoo, Conservatory, and Pavilion- free zoo and sculpture garden, sounds interesting. A little like Como Park.
Winnipeg Art Gallery- very nice art collection, most significant Inuit collection in the world.
Crystal Casino- European-style gambling. Dress is "semi-formal," whatever that means. Maybe not that cheap, but may be of interest to some.
Anyway, sounds fun. Any takers?
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Oh, I didn't calculate how much 450 miles would be in gas, because I don't know which car we'd be taking or how many people would be coming. There is also a bus service that goes from Minneapolis to Winnipeg (a 14 hour trip to account for stops in every little town along the way) for $203 round trip.
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