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Upcoming Events:

Summer Performance Series
South of the River Band
Sunday, June 8
6:30pm
In the Theater in the Woods

Family Fun Tuesdays
Northwoods Animal Tales
Tuesday, June 10
10:00am
Storytelling with Kevin Strauss

Family Fun Tuesdays
Tour of South America
Tuesday, June 17
10:00am
Cultural music and puppetry with Nicolas Carter

Summer Performance Series
Minnesota Sinfonia
Sunday, June 22
7:00pm
In the Theater in the Woods
(rain date: Sunday, July 13, 7:30pm)

Family Fun Tuesdays
Myths, Festivals and Dances: A Journey through India
Tuesday, June 24
10:00am
Dance and culture with Ragamala Music and Dance Theater

Family Fun Tuesdays
Journey through Black Dance
Tuesday, July 1
10:00am
African-American dance with Kenna Sarge

All events are FREE with
a $2 suggested donation

(Unless otherwise noted)

For a complete list of events throughout the coming months,
visit our website at: www.caponiartpark.org

Dear Friends of the Caponi Art Park,

Some of you may have noticed the lovely and helpful improvements the Art Park has seen over the past month. Park maps and information are now available in the main parking lot for visitors. Pick up a map and take a self-guided tour or grab a schedule of this season’s events.

Volunteers planting Gertens' Junipers during the
2008 Spring Gardening Event.
Credit: Lora Nelson Photography

The Art Park is vibrant with color thanks to the help of our many volunteers who were willing to get a little dirty and work hard. We would especially like to thank Gertens Greenhouse for donating 50 Junipers for the amphitheater and the BlueCross BlueShield and UPS employees who helped garden and remove Buckthorn. These community contributions are making the Art Park a more beautiful place to walk, relax, and enjoy nature and art in its many forms.

Speaking of art, come out and enjoy the Summer Performance Series beginning this Sunday. The South of the River Band will kick off the series followed by the Minnesota Sinfonia later this month. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and experience these local gems in a setting like no other.

Shakespeare Festival
You will laugh, you might cackle, but you most definitely will agree that Shakespeare’s comedies are best when performed outdoors. If you’ve never seen Shakespeare in the woods, the Shakespeare Festival is a must. See details under Upcoming Events.

And finally, we want to introduce more people to the park. If you belong to a neighborhood association or homeowner’s group or if your employer could broadcast the electronic newsletter to your coworkers, drop us an email with the contact information. That website again is www.caponiartpark.org. The newsletter will keep you informed of upcoming events and rain dates if needed.

Come for the art, stay for the fun!

Community Service Opportunities

Caponi Art Park is always looking for individuals, families and groups who are interested in volunteering and becoming more involved with this unique community park. Those interested should contact Heather at volunteer@caponiartpark.org. Volunteer positions include Event Hosts, Program Assistants, Tour Guides, Gardening and Clean-up volunteers, etc.

Featured Opportunity: Family Fun Tuesdays Photographer
Are you an avid photographer, enjoy the arts, and love children and the outdoors? Then you may be a perfect fit for Family Fun Tuesdays! Volunteer photographers are needed for at least 3 events this summer on Tuesday mornings from 10-11am. Visit our website for more information.

Contact Us:
Caponi Art Park
1205 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55123
Tel 651.454.9412
info@caponiartpark.org

The mission of the Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is to provide a cultural and educational center where people of different talents and interests come together with art and nature, to restore, nurture and maintain the basic unity of the human spirit.

2008 Season Sponsors