The Cyprus School of Music and the Arts, formerly known as the River School of Music and the Arts, is intent of exposing everyone to the wonders of music. They have classes for people of all ages, including Kindermusik for the under-five crowd. They also have classes, ensembles, lessons, and summer camps that include band […]
The Burnsville Visual Arts Society (BVAS) was created in 1981 in order to highlight the importance of art within the community. It has been advocating for art ever since as it firmly believes that art enhances life. The BVAS cultivates artistic experiences as well as promoting art events around the city. The events include rotating […]
The Ames Center opened in 2009 as the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. It has two theaters--the cozy Black Box Theater and the more expansive Masquerade Dance Theater. There is also a 2,000 square-foot art gallery, plus rooms that can be used for banquets and other special occasions. There is also a large rehearsal space and […]
The Art and all that Jazz Festival first occurred in 2003, and it has grown into one of the most highly-anticipated events in Burnsville every summer. It draws over 15,000 people, and they are all eager to hear the top-notch jazz that is performed at the festival. In addition to the music, there is a […]
The Burnsville Fire Muster has been around officially since 1980, but the seeds of it were sown in the late 1970s by one man, Roger Jackson, who collected fire equipment, and his friends. They planned an annual summer event where they showed the fire equipment to the neighborhood children, and it was always a rousing […]
The Winter Lighting Ceremony takes place every year on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a tradition for over 20 years, and it's about bringing some warmth to the community during the coldness of the winter. The ceremony takes place at Nicollet Commons Park, but the lighting happens all over the Heart of the City with over […]
The Heart of the City Race started in 2012 and became A Run to Remember two years later after a tragic event for one of the founders, Trish Wehling. Participants are encouraged to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones, and all proceeds go to the Kids Feeding Kids program (Boys & Girls Clubs of […]
The International Festival of Burnsville was dreamed up in 2006 to celebrate the diversity of the city. It takes place in the Nicollet Commons Park every summer, and it has dancing and music from different cultures worldwide. There are culture displays and art exhibits, and food as well. There is also a Kids Village that […]
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill is a restaurant that is inspired by Californian/Mediterranean cuisine--and wine. They are very into wine. They have over 80 bottles of wine, and they have other spirits as well. They have an outdoor patio so you can enjoy the warm weather with your wine in the summer. They are also committed […]
JL Beers is a warm and cozy bar with the tagline, "Seating for 1,000...47 at a time!" The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed. The menu includes the Rajun Cajun (burger), JLapeno Chicken (sandwich), and chicken fingers. For dessert, you can try one of their floats--root beer, cheerwine, or butterscotch beer. They have […]
Shooters Billiard Club opened in 1988 with 32 tables, and over 40 years later, it has twice the tables in a 22,000 square feet, a cafe, beer and wine, and a pro shop. You can eat as you play, and it doesn't matter what your skill level is--you'll have fun playing here. They have league […]
Nutmeg Brewhouse was started in 2015 by a group of friends who noticed a dearth of good pubs in the south metros. Their intent was to bring international tastes to Minnesota along with specialty beers, and they have been pairing the two ever since they opened. The decor is contemporary, and there are large screen […]
