About ANZAA

The Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota has been bringing together Australians, New Zealanders and Americans in the Twin Cities area since 1972. Say G’day and join us for our Australia Day/Waitangi Day dinner celebration, ANZAC Day, wine & cheese tastings, book group, picnics, Melbourne Cup, afternoon teas, concerts and other social activities scheduled throughout the year.

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ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner

St Anthony Main

[ February 4, 2012; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, a silent auction, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, [...] Read more »

Walkabout: Human Nature at the State Theatre

Human Nature, photo by Denise Truscello

[ April 3, 2012; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Human Nature, Australia’s #1 selling vocal group with 23 platinum albums and millions of records sold worldwide, brings “The Motown Show” to Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The chart-topping male quartet is embarking on a U.S. tour visiting nearly 40 cities to celebrate the success of their [...] Read more »

ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner

St Anthony Main

[ February 4, 2012; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, a silent auction, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, [...] Read more »

Walkabout: Human Nature at Hinckley

Human Nature

[ September 24, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] Aussie Motown tribute band Human Nature will be performing at the Hinckley Grand Casino Events & Convention Center on Saturday Sept 24. Over the past 22 years, Human Nature have forged one of the most successful careers in Australian music history. Having released eight albums and numerous singles, the band has sold millions of CD's [...] Read more »

AFL Grand Final Party at Kieran’s – Sponsored by the Minnesota Freeze

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[ September 30, 2011 9:00 pm to October 1, 2011 2:00 am. ] Join the crew from Minnesota Freeze for a Grand Final celebration. This is the Super Bowl of professional Australian Footy. Watch live at Kieran's on Friday evening, Sept 30. The Freeze will be selling raffle tickets that evening with some great prizes! Read more »

Walkabout: The Australian Pink Floyd Show at the Orpheum Theatre

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

[ October 20, 2011; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Australian Pink Floyd Show is coming to the Orpheum Theatre for a show that is part of the "Greatest Hits Tour", and that promises to be "the group’s most ambitious show to date, with each concert including quadraphonic sound and a spectacular laser and light show. It represents one of the first times that [...] Read more »

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