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October 2011 - 2nd Edition // Vol. 5 Issue 15

Family-Friendly 'Halloween at the Art Park' Event on Oct. 29
Congratulations to Our Photo Contest Winners!
Anthony Caponi Book Tour
Give to the MAX Day: November 16, 2011
Caponi Art Park Closes for the Season on October 30

Halloween at the Art Park on October 29

Spooky Snake Wear your costumes and celebrate Halloween at Caponi Art Park on Saturday, October 29 from 1-4 p.m.

Families can take a short trick-or-treat tour of the art park's spooky sculptures with a costumed guide, decorate miniature pumpkins and gourds with paint, and make a Halloween craft. Visitors of all ages are invited to jump in a giant pile of leaves and explore Caponi Art Park during the last open weekend of the 2011 season. Hot apple cider, popcorn and s'mores will be available. This event is free, with a $2 per person suggested donation.

Congratulations to Our Photo Contest Winners!

More than 300 images were entered into this year's photography contest, shattering the annual photography contest entry record! After much thought from our five judges, we have come to a final decision. Congratulations to the youth and adult winners of the 2011 Photography Contest. Their photographs will be displayed in an public exhibition at the Eagan Community Center from October 27 to January. You can also view their images below.

All are invited to attend the photography exhibition's opening reception and awards ceremony on October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

Caponi Art Park Closes on October 30

Caponi Art Park is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. through October 30. The park will be closed Monday, October 31 through April 30 to plan for an exciting 2012 season.

Support Access to Art and Nature.

New donors can double their contributions to Caponi Art Park, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We still have $6,000 remaining of a matching grant from the K.B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation. New and increased donations will be matched up to $6,000.
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE NOW.

Anthony Caponi Book Tour

Anthony Caponi will speak on ideas presented in his latest collection of essays, Meaning Beyond Reason, published in 2011.

Meaning Beyond Reason Book Signing: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Eagan

Talking Art with Tony Caponi: Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Lodge at Camp Sacajawea, Apple Valley (register with Dakota County Parks)

Nature, Nurture & Nestles Book event hosted by Twin Cities TOSCA with artist Daphne Koop: Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2-4 p.m. at Dunn Brothers, Eden Prairie

Give To The Max Day: November 16, 2011

On Give to the Max Day 2010, Minnesotan's gave more than $10 million to thousands of MN nonprofits in 24 hours!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 16th and support Caponi Art Park and Learning Center TO THE MAX! More details to follow.

Thank You 2011 Sponsors!

Please call 651.454.9412 to learn about sponsorship opportunities during Caponi Art Park and Learning Center's 2012 season.

Park Hours:
The park is open May through October
9:00am - 6:00pm (seasonal close time)
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday)

Open to the public free of charge. Donations are appreciated to help maintain the park & provide programs.

1220 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55123

Tel 651.454.9412
info@caponiartpark.org
www.caponiartpark.org

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