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Hello Atrium! If you haven’t made it to Minnesota State Fair yet, time is running out and this Saturday is a chance to watch one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Tickets are still available to see KISS!

Famous for painting their faces, on-stage antics like breathing fire and pyrotechnics, the modern incarnation of KISS still features two original members. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, or Starchild and The Demon, recorded one album with a different band before searching for a new group. In 1973, an ad in Rolling Stone brought the duo to New York City where they joined Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. The rest is rock and roll history.

Classics like Rock and Roll All Night, Shout It Out Loud and Detroit Rock City will push the speaker systems at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. And whenever you regain your hearing, tell everyone about it at The Atrium!

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Hello Ladies of Atrium Apartments! I remember so clearly my best days with some of my best college and high school gal pals. Our lives are so busy nowadays it makes it difficult to have a reunion. Well, now you have another good reason to have that long awaited reunion.

The Old Log Theatre presents The Dixie Swim Club. A new comedy about the lifelong friendships of five southern women. Their friendship began on the college swim team and grew over the years while adding husbands, kids, and jobs. This is the ideal play for a reunion with your best gal pals.

Hello Atrium! Friday the 13th is considered to be one of the most unluckiest days. This superstition arose in the 19th century and has been freaking people out ever since. If you are somewhat of a believer then you should take these precautions. If Friday the 13th is just another day to you then dance tonight away with the other zombies who aren’t scared. Friday the 13th Zombie Dance

1. Carry a rabbit’s foot.

2. If you even dare to get on a plane today to New York avoid the sewers.

3. Don’t walk under a ladder. The ladder represents a creepy end.

4. Do not drink soda and eat pop rocks at the same time. This deadly combination will explode in your stomach.

5. Do not break a mirror. Unless, you want bad luck for seven years make sure the mirror is your best friend. How to Dispel Bad Luck

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Hello Atrium! Art and All That Jazz Festival is back for its 7th year in a row in Burnsville. View art from local vendors and hear music from nationally recognized jazz artists. This two-day festival attracts thousands of people each year to the heart of Burnsville.  

The festival has made some changes and brought back some old traditions. For the first time ever the Friday night performance will be held inside the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Saturday’s festivities will remain outside, but they will return to our old fee of FREE! Bring your familiy and call your neighbors. Don’t miss this!

Festival Dates August  20 – 21st

Hello Atrium Apartments! Ensuring you and your family are eating healthy can be challenging especially when you are dining out. When you review the options on the kids’ menu at most restaurants their food selections are more festival friendly than kid friendly. Let’s face it kids love festival foods such as burgers, fries, and milk shakes. However, that does not equate to healthy or kid friendly. Quite a few restaurants have made slight changes to their menu to offer a healthier alternative for kids. Below is a list of the 5 meals your kids should avoid. For more ways to find healthy alternatives for your kids watch the video below.

Meals Your Kids Should Avoid 

Fettuccini Alfredo meal at Olive Garden

Grilled Cheese and French fries at Applebee’s

Kookaburra Chicken Fingers meal and Aussie Fries at Outback Steakhouse

Slap Shot Sliders (2) meal and Finish Line Fries at Denny’s

Mac & Cheese Quesadilla meal and a Friendly Frank, Shirley Temple and Friend-z Peanut Butter Cup at Friendly’s

Restaurants in Burnsville, MN

Burnsville is absolutely one of the best places to live. I found another secret treasure minutes away from Atrium Apartments. Byerly’s on County Road 42 is a grocery store you won’t mind shopping in. From the crystal chandeliers to the oversized carpeted aisles they do more than the average grocer to keep you coming back. Shoppers get comfortable because you may not want to leave.

Byerly’s also offers shoppers the convenience of shopping online. Once you have completed your online shopping order you have the option of having your order delivered to your front doorstep or picking it up via curbside service at Byerly’s.

For all of my culinary Kings and Queens, Byerly’s has cooking classes sure to leave your belly full. Learn the basics of baking a cheesecake, fall in love with tomatoes all over again, and snack on sensational summer desserts. Remember do not go grocery shopping hungry. Full List of Byerly’s Cooking Class

Hello Atrium! Burnsville, MN has a lot to offer outside of the fact it is apart of one of the best metropolitan areas in the states, Minneapolis. The city of Burnsville by itself is a treasure. You can enjoy the retail shops, the exotic foods, and explore the outdoors. Currently, Burnsville CVB want you to experience their city on them. Go to their website to register to win lodging, dining, and tickets to area attractions.

Enter to Win The Burnsville Experience

Hello Atrium! Living in Burnsville, MN has a lot of benefits. I would have to say our location being number #1. The city of Burnsville, has thousands of acres of parks, almost 100 restaurants, and is great for shopping. As a suburb of the Twin Cities we have access to a diverse selection of international cuisines, a booming theatre district, and  most importantly the zoo.

Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo is a unique experience. They have over 500 different species of animals, an exotic bird show featuring America’s own Bald Eagle, and a ZooMobile. You and your family can learn how cow milk is turned into pasteurized cheese. Stop by the petting farm to pet the hogs, roosters, goats, and more. This zoo also has underwater creatures such as dolphins and sharks. If your kids really enjoy animals enroll them in one of the zoo’s summer camps. More Information

Watch Local Kids Feed Wolverines

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