The Commonweal Theatre Company once again welcomes the renowned Artaria String Quartet for a two night concert series at the Commonweal Theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Concert dates are Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Now in its 20th season, the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music immersion in SE Minnesota. An … [Read more...]
Lanesboro’s own community variety show goes “On Broadway” Friday, June 14
Lanesboro, MN –”On Broadway” is the theme of the next “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show presented by Lanesboro Arts on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. Songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Bosom Buddies” and “Something to Believe In” will each be part of a gleeful evening that also includes jokes, … [Read more...]
Calling for entries for Fountain’s 150th Anniversary Parade
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2019 celebration. Fountain residents are excited to announce their 150th Year Celebration on July 27, 2019. The Grand Parade will be at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Fountain. The highlight of the celebration will be an indoor event with the “Fabulous Armadillos” band in the evening. Some of our other events include: Fire department … [Read more...]
Call for emerging artists of all media for place-based Lanesboro Artist Residency Program
Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists of any discipline living in Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City to apply to the place-based Lanesboro Artist Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due at 12 p.m. (noon) CST on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, for residencies taking place in 2020. The Lanesboro Artist Residency … [Read more...]
SEMAC Awards Arts Grants
On May 21, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 42 grants for a total of $269,205 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 24 Arts & Cultural Heritage grants for $217,935, nine Presenter/Production Assistance grants for $25,520, and nine Small Towns/Rural Areas grants for $25,750. SEMAC … [Read more...]