Spring/Summer - City of Crystal

55+ ActivitiesCOMMUNITY TRIPSTERS“BRANSON ON THE ROAD”PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSETuesday, August 2An afternoon not to be missed, classic country, hilariouscomedy, bluegrass, rockabilly and hand clappin’ gospel withBranson musicians Debbie Horton, Donnie Wright and BrianCapps. (Debbie holds the distinction of being the only womanto have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash!) The showdelivers the Branson traditions of good, clean family fun. Youwill be tapping, laughing, smiling and cheering throughout theperformance. Those joining us can not only expect great musicbut plenty of hilarious comedy every step of the way. Registerby June 24.Pick-up: 2:15 pm Return: 6:15 pmFee: $39GUTHRIE THEATER TOURWednesday, August 10Take a 45-minute behind-the-sceneswalking tour of the Guthrie Theateron the banks of the Mississippi River.The 1,100-seat thrust stage is forlarge-scale and epic classical plays,a 500-seat proscenium stage for intimateand contemporary plays and international productions,and a 150-seat flexible theater for new work and artist development.The Guthrie is a landmark destination, serving audiencesand enhancing the quality of life in Minnesota. It is one ofthe nation’s most prominent regional theaters...The Guthrie,founded in 1963 with more than 32,000 current subscribers,making it one of the nation’s healthiest theater companies.After the guided tour, guests will view the Endless Bridge andvisit The Guthrie Gift Store. Lunch will be at the Level FiveCafé. Register by July 22.Pick-up: 9:30 am Return: 1:15 pmFee: $59SCARECROW FESTIVALThursday, September 22Arrive at Emma Krumbee’s Restaurant for Chicken Dinner.After lunch walk to the Bakery, General Store, Orchard andFestival Grounds. The annual Scarecrow Festival began as asmall community activity that has expanded into an attractionthat now draws visitors from the around the Midwest. Walkthrough the field featuring over a hundred hand-crafted scarecrows.Admission to the festival includes a wagon ride into theorchard to pick apples, pumpkins and possibly strawberries.Purchase bakery goods, apples, jams and other items for fallpleasures. Register by September 2.Pick-up: 10:00 am Return: 3:45 pmFee: $49EXTENDED TRIPSJoin us for the two great motor coach trips jointly sponsoredwith the cities of Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley and NewHope. The cost is based on two people per room for hotel stay,transportation, tour director, guide, some meals, tax and gratuity.Single rooms are available for an additional cost. Completetrip information brochure is available at the Crystal CommunityCenter or by calling 763-531-1153. Departure locations will bedetermined by the number of registrations per city. No refundsafter trip deadline. Trip insurance is available.Historic Illinois & IowaJune 21-24, 20114-Day Motor Coach Tour$200 Deposit due by May 5$615/person (2/room)$600/person (3/room)$585/person (4/room)$765/person (1/room)Includes:• Deluxe motor coach transportation• Lodging for three nights• Meals:1 coffee & rolls, 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners• Attractions: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium,Tour of William M. Black Steamboat, Progressive VictorianDinner, Ulysses S. Grant Home, Abraham Lincoln PresidentialSites, Illinois Old State Capitol, Historic Galena, IL• Gratuities on included meals and attractions• Tour directorMilwaukee AreaSeptember 20-23, 20114-Day Amtrak/Motor Coach Tour$200 Deposit due by August 1$755/person (2/room)$895/person (1/room)Includes:• Amtrak service to Milwaukee• Deluxe motor coach transportation• Lodging for 3 nights• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Attractions: Harley-Davidson Museum Tour, Mader’s GermanRestaurant Dinner, Jelly Belly Center Tour, Civil War MuseumTour, Danish Kringle Bakery, Fred Hermes’ Wurlitzer Organ,Milwaukee Art Center, Downtown Milwaukee Tour, FiresideDinner Theater performance of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,”New Glarus, WI.• Gratuities on included meals and attractions• Tour directorCRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005234WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG