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Four day weekends should not go to waste.

For many the Thanksgiving weekend - intended to be spent with family and friends in the spirit of gratitude - has become little more than an extended consumption binge, from the food on the table to the flat screen TVs at Walmart.

I propose you fill your soul and spirit this weekend with something healthier and more satisfying... and most likely, cheaper.

Here's a sampling of what you could do with your weekend; most are family friendly.

 celebrates its 30th anniversary at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis.

, featuring new works from a wide array of local talent.

Also at the Walker Art Center, check out the 

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is having its own "

Get into the Christmas spirit at the American Swedish Institute with 

, or if you prefer to hang with the family on turkey day, the 

 is offering a lovely line-up of bands that will make you thankful for the Minnesota music all weekend long.

FRI 23rd, 8pm - LOW with Germaine Gemberling & Rich Mattson

SAT 24th, 8pm - ROGUE VALLEY with Joey Ryan & The Inks and Meredith Fierke

For theater companies, Thanksgiving weekend tends mark the opening weekend of their holiday shows.All the usual suspects are in place for the traditional holiday celebration.

Guthrie Theater presents A Christmas Carol

Children's Theatre Company presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Brave New Workshop presents Fifty Shades of White

, an evening of holiday themed sketch comedy.

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Because seeing art is a lot more fun than drowning in a sea of mashed potatoes and cranky shoppers.

Thanksgiving weekend: a feast of art

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