The Weekender: Star Party, Food Truck Festival and More

ST. CLOUD -- Here is your guide to what's happening around central Minnesota this weekend. You can look at the stars with the Minnesota Star Party, sing along with the songs of Mamma Mia at the Paramount, get your fill of Food Truck food, take the to a movie at Marcus Theatres and enjoy some music during breakfast at Jules' Bistro. Read more in The Weekender!

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Minnesota Statewide Star Party
St. Cloud
You can learn about the stars and how different people connect with them during a three-day event later this week. St. Cloud State University is partnering with the Bell Museum for the 3rd annual Minnesota Statewide Star Party. Each night features guest speakers, tours of the night sky and arts and crafts. The star party will run from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the Wick Science Building on campus. The all-ages events are free and reservations can be made by emailing the St. Cloud State Planetarium at planetarium@stcloudstate.edu.
EVENT IS FREE!
- Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 8th, 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 9th, 6:00 p.m.
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Mamma Mia
St. Cloud
Prepare to have the time of your life at Mamma Mia! GREAT Theatre is putting together this wonderful broadway music this weekend on the Paramount Theatre stage. The story features a 20-year-old bride-to-be, is on the search for her father. After reading her mother’s diary, she discovers there are three potential suitors. Unbeknownst to her mother, Sophie invites each of them in hopes of having one of them walk her down the aisle. As the big day draws near, surprises abound with old flames and old friends. Tickets for the show run Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE for tickets!
- Friday, April 8th, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 10th, 2:00 p.m.
(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
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Food Truck Festival
St. Cloud
Miller Auto Plaza is hosting another Food Truck Festival this weekend. Come with your families and enjoy a good variety of Food Trucks. They will also being doing an Easter Egg Hunt, Axe throwing, inflatables, face painting, and more. There will also be some craft vendors here selling some locally made items. Bring the kids and have a good time kicking off the spring at the Miller Family Food Truck Festival!
NO CHARGE, but must pay for your own food!
- Saturday, April 9th, 11:00 a.m.
Think Stock
Think Stock
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Family Favs on the Big Screen
Waite Park
Experience the magic of three family favorites on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatre in Waite Park. For just $5 per ticket you can take your family to see a featured flick. This weekends featured film is Ron's Gone Wrong. Show times will vary.
- Thursday, April 7th, 10:00 a.m.
(Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
(Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
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Live and Local at Jule's
St. Cloud
Enjoy a delightfully-different breakfast at Jules’ Bistro accompanied by the incredible sounds of the St. Cloud String Quartet! This highly trained group of musicians has developed a strong and varied reputation for musical excellence. The dining room fills up fast on music mornings so reservations are encouraged. Call 320.252.7125 and be sure to say you want to be on the music side.
MAKE A RESERVATION!
- Saturday, April 9th, 9:00 a.m.
Pete Hanson/TSM
Pete Hanson/TSM

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