Semblance of a Whole

Two months ago, my son was browsing the internet when he found the tickets to see Conan O'Brien had just gone on sale. In a moment of uncharacteristic spontaneity (I'm working on it!), we ordered three tickets. The simple "yes" turned into so much more than just this concert!
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Here's a photo journal of our trip!

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Oh, Minneapolis - you've captured my heart!

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Look at this fantastic architecture! Old and new so beautifully merged.

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Spoonbridge Scuplture, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

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 These words are written on the side of the Walker Art Center. Great quote...isn't it cool how a brown brick wall can be transformed into something else simply by the addition of words?

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Walker Art Center: We saw an Andy Warhol, a George Segal, and even a Yoko Ono!

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View from Walker Art Center roof patio. (note the bridge in the background!)

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The Nicollet Mall

This is where the famous hat throw in the opening credits of the Mary Tyler Moore Show was filmed.

Who can turn the world on with a smile?
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Quick stops at Mall of America and Ikea (can that ever be quick?)

Record shopping at both Cheapo and Shuga Records :)

Magers and Quinn Booksellers - the best independent bookstore in Minneapolis!!!

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AND NOW FOR CONAN!

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(the sculpture my son made)

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The beautiful Orpheum Theater was built in 1921 and has staged such acts as the Marx Brothers and Jack Benny!

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Yeah! An old style marquee added to the anticipation of the show that evening.

In the three days we were there, the marquee named Barenaked Ladies, The Goo Goo Dolls and Conan!

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The stage is set...

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Conan and guests put on a hilarious show.

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Another gorgeous cityscape as we walked home after the concert!

Thanks for browsing and check out my flickr for a few more pictures!
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"I imagine that yes is the only living thing." -e.e.cummings

Karen