WCCO Saturday Morning Links (Feb. 27)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Here are the events and businesses that Mike Augustyniak and Natalie Nyhus covered on WCCO 4 News Saturday Morning!
Red Bull Crashed Ice
The fastest sport on skates -- Red Bull Crashed Ice -- continues Saturday. Racers will fly down a 1,600 foot track and drop 12 stories right in front of the Cathedral of St. Paul. More than 120,000 fans are expected to attend during the two-day event. The finals are around 6 p.m., but doors open two hours early.
Oscar Experience at Showplace Icon Theatre
You can get the Oscars experience right here in the Twin Cities. Just like the real event, guests will walk the red carpet, pose for pictures, play games, and of course watch the Oscars on the big screens at Showplace ICON Theatre. It's Sunday from 5 to 11 p.m. General Admission is $30, or you can go VIP for $120, which includes a three-course meal.
The Aviary – Aerial Fitness
Today, the areal fitness movement has moved from showstopper to bona fide exercise program. The Aviary is hosting a pop-up market in their studio Saturday from 3-5 p.m. You can check out the silks, maybe even try a few moves. There will also be free food, drinks, and giveaways. (Use code WCCO to get a discount when you register for a class!)
DeRusha Eats: The Kenwood
In his kitchen at The Kenwood in Minneapolis, Don Saunders works with precision, with clarity. But for most of his life as a chef, Don worked in a haze, fueled by addiction.
Best of MN: Pierz Healy High School Gym
At Pierz Healy Memorial Athletic Center, the gym is packed with special features, like stage lighting to spotlight players and the dance team. There is also a custom, hand-painted floor that, at the time, had never been seen in a high school gym.
Minneapolis Skyway Open Mini Golf Tournament
Grab your putter and head to Minneapolis for the 10th annual Skyway Open Golf Tournament. It features one-of-a-kind golf holes and benefits an effort to end homelessness. More than 1,000 golfers are expected during this three-day event, which is meant for all ages. There will be tons of children's activities today other than golf as well. It's open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are about $21 for adults, and $6 for kids.
Art Shanty Projects on White Bear Lake
If you didn't get the chance to see the Art Shanty Projects on White Bear Lake, that's alright. They're back for this final weekend. The month-long festival on a frozen lake surface has been going for the past 10 years. Warmer temperatures forced the interactive exhibit to shut down and be removed from the lake last weekend.
Minnesota Craft Brewers Winterfest
Saturday is the 15th annual Winterfest. This craft beer sampling event celebrates beer brewed right here in Minnesota. It features more than 80 guild member breweries and brewpups. Patrons will enjoy unlimited samples, upscale food and music.