Celebrities
This american leading man is famous for his roles in the Mission Impossible films as well as his dramatic roles, such as in Risky Business and Jerry Macguire.
Who is Tom Crusie?
(I've Had) The Time of My Life plays at the climatic scene of this 1987 classic film about dancing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BQLE_RrTSU&ab_channel=BillMJennWVEVO
What is Dirty Dancing?
Minnesota is known as the land of this many lakes.
What is 10,000? (although there are actually 14,380)
In 2023, this holiday celebrating the muddle of summer and the longest day of the year is on Wednesday, June 21.
What is the summer solstice?
This musician did the halftime show at the 2022 Superbowl and is famous for her songs "Umbrella" and "Pon De Replay"
Who is Rhianna?
The song "oh yeah" by Yellow is iconically featured in this movie about highschoolers who skip school in 1980s Chicago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jJkdRaa04g&ab_channel=YelloVEVO
What is Ferris Beauler's Day Off?
This Monnesota event that begins on labor day is the biggest in the country! Attendees can find carnival rides, art, livestock shows, and everything on a stick!
What is The Minnesota State Fair?
These places can be overnight or just for the day, but they almost always have cabins, councilors, and lodges!
This young activist is currently making waves all around the world for her work fighting for climate justice.
Who is Greta Thurnberg?
The score for this science-fiction series was composed by John Williams, who also wrote the music for Jaws, Indianna Jones, and Home Alone amoung many others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNMSAIG0dfQ&ab_channel=JohnWilliams-Topic
What is Star Wars?
This river's name means "Great river" in Ojibwe and has it's headwaters in Lake Itaska.
What is the Mississippi River?
These are the months usually associated with the summer season.
What are June, July and August?
This icon of American cinema as well as dance is known for his partnership with Ginger Rodgers and the film "Funny Face".
Who is Fred Astaire?
This is the artist of the song "Lose Yourself", who stars in the film 8-Mile, for which the song was written.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR1ECf4sEpw&ab_channel=7clouds
Who is Eminem?
This is the name of the lands between Minnesota and Canada, characterized by chains of lakes and beautiful wooded areas. It's a favorite of campers from around the country!
What is The Boundary Waters?
This break from the school year is a favorite of kids everywhere!
What is summer vacation?
One of the world's most well known artists, this Dutch painter lived in the late 1800s and is famous for cutting off his left ear.
Who is Vincent Van Gough?
Minnesota native Judy Garland is most famous for her song "Over The Rainbow" in this 1939 classic.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This Minneapolis music venue is one of the most famous in the country, and it was the filming location for Prince's "Purple Rain". It has stars on the outside and is a favorite of bands from around the world!
What is First Avenue?
This song from the musical Grease tells the story of how the two main characters met and fell in love!
What is "Summer Nights"?