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Weekend Planner: A Ratpack Retread, Echoes of Abba and a So-Called 'Spring' Fest
Tribute acts abound this weekend, which also will offer a spring art show (mercifully, to be held indoors).
This salute to Ol' Blue Eyes offers a small taste of that old black magic Frank was famous for. Las Vegas-style entertainer Michael Matone picks up where the leader of the Ratpack left off at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. This show is a single engagement: Sunday April 4, at 3 p.m.
Tickets cost $37 for orchestra seating, $31 for the balcony.
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The Music of ABBA featuring ARRIVAL from Sweden
This performance at Mystic Lake promises to be "the closest you will ever get to see ABBA!" The "legendary" Swedish tribute band Arrival must live up to the hype: The show is sold out, though some seats could still be released on the day of. The show is on Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30.62.
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SPRING FESTIVAL: AN ARTS AND CRAFTS AFFAIR
Though spring is not quite here yet, south metro residents can get a small reprieve from the lingering cold at the Spring Festival, which is described as one of the biggest arts and crafts events. Browse through hundreds of exhibitors from all across the country. More information available at hpifestivals.com.
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 12; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Admission: Adults $9; seniors $8; children younger than 10 free; free parking
Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee
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