Friends of Peterson invite you to join us for a day packed with holiday activities for all ages when we wish to share our version of “Koselig” – a Scandinavian word that means a holiday atmosphere rooted in hospitality and finding pleasure in the simplest of things. Delight in a casual day filled with shopping, music, delicious food, Santa visits, or warm your hands while … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre named Top-Rated Nonprofit
LANESBORO, MN—The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Commonweal is Southeast Minnesota’s only year-round professional, live theatre company and is currently celebrating its 31st year … [Read more...]
Christmas in Fillmore County is a good way to give locally
As the name would suggest, Christmas in Fillmore County is an annual giving program that’s been helping needy citizens of the county for over 30 years. Recently, Samantha Payne (Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development) and Lynn Mensink (Outreach Case Manager, Semcac) sat down to tell about the program, and its history. Mensink stated, “The Rural Concerns Taskforce … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Christmas Music Open House at Faith Church, Spring Valley
There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Special guest Dane Stauffer joins Dan Chouinard and local Lanesboro talent at the 13th Annual Holiday Sing-along
Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 13th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing-along on Friday, December 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. Dan will host the evening, an annual Lanesboro institution, with his fantastic piano and accordion playing, gentle spirit and genuine appreciation for sharing … [Read more...]
Announcing call for visual artists of all ages for Emerging Artist Exhibition at Lanesboro Arts Gallery
Lanesboro Arts is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging visual artists to display their work in a professional gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts during winter 2020. Applications are due December 2, 2019, for the Emerging Artist Exhibition, which will showcase a body of work from two to three emerging artists from throughout the country. Lanesboro Arts defines … [Read more...]
Annual Owl Festival Kids’ Art Contest is in full swing
Is there a child you know that has an artistic side that needs to be unleashed? Well, by January 15, 2020, that child could be a part of the International Kids’ Owl Art Contest! In this contest, children can use their imagination to make two-dimensional creations, with owls as the main subject! The contest started around 2004 for the Festival of Owls at the International Owl … [Read more...]
Fountain artist decorates Harmony windows for fall
Art and window painting has always been a part of Geri Hanson’s life. Her father owned a gas station in La Crosse and, when she was a child, she often helped him paint the windows with decorative pictures. Geri’s mother was artistic as well. “My mom was incredibly crafty and painted a lot,” Geri said. One of Geri’s recent projects was painting the windows of various … [Read more...]
Lanesboro welcomes new EDA director
The Lanesboro Economic Development Authority (EDA) would like to welcome Rebecca Charles, of Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA), as the new EDA Director for the City of Lanesboro. Rebecca was selected by the EDA Board from a number of candidates to fill this position. This role is designed to guide the City’s economic development. In this role Miss. Charles … [Read more...]
Community members invited to participate in collaborative Theatre District Mural in downtown Lanesboro
Lanesboro Arts and Commonweal Theatre Company invite community members of all ages to participate in the creation process of a large-scale Theatre District Mural to be installed on the south wall of the building at 204 Parkway Ave. N. in downtown Lanesboro. Community paint sessions are taking place on Wednesday, October 16 and Friday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well … [Read more...]