“What does it mean to be a sliver of land unscraped by glaciers in the flat fertile Midwest? What stories will I find in the soil? What will I learn about myself and the land?” Rachael Button, a writer and place-based educator, will begin answering — and posing — these questions as the second 2018 Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist at the end of July. This marks the second year for … [Read more...]
“Reflections” showcases Womanhood Within Water
Lanesboro Arts presents “Reflections,” a photography exhibit by Rhea Pappas of underwater pictures. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through October 18, 2018. The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as live music. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days … [Read more...]
Beat the heat at Money Creek
Complimentary root beer floats. The opportunity for some friendly competition through a game of horseshoes or volleyball. Various children’s activities. An overall sense of community. During the so-called “dog days of summer,” few, young and old alike, can sanely argue against anything promising quite so much and sure to deliver in terms of enjoyability. To cap it off, … [Read more...]
Celtic Music concert coming to Harmony’s Selvig Park
Laura MacKenzie, an award winning Celtic musician, will be performing a solo concert in Harmony, Minn., at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Selvig Park’s gazebo. The event is locally hosted by the Harmony Public Library and the City of Harmony Arts Board. This promises to be a delightful evening in the park. Minnesota Public Radio has called Laura MacKenzie the “High Priestess … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society unveils walking tour signs
While walking around Harmony recently, you may have noticed some new signs up around town. They’re part of the Harmony Historical Society’s new walking tour and were unveiled on June 16 at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Some of the members of the Historical Society had seen historical walking tour signs in other towns, including Decorah and thought it would be a great idea for … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre celebrates culmination of collaboration with Lanesboro Public Schools
The Commonweal Theatre, located in historic downtown Lanesboro, will hold a special ceremony on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m. to unveil a vertical banner which will hang from the Manion Law office building directly south of the theatre. The creation and unveiling of the banner is the culmination of a successful collaboration between the theatre company and the Lanesboro Public … [Read more...]
Great Lanesboro Sing-in on June 30 to benefit Legion
We all know that singing people are happy people. So come and sing with us on Saturday, June 30 at the Great Lanesboro Sing-in (AKA the Beer Choir), from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. or so. It will be at the Community Center, located on Highway 250 close to the center of Lanesboro. No one has to sing “purdy,” just sing loud! Doug and Linda Johnson and Kathy Abrahamson will provide … [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 Friday, June 29, 2018, for residencies taking place in 2019. The Lanesboro Artist Residency … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts announces innovative collective leadership model
Lanesboro Arts will soon be led by a collaborative leadership team consisting of current staff members. Gallery Director Robbie Brokken, Program Director Adam Wiltgen and Advancement Director Kara Maloney will together lead the organization beginning July 1 as longtime Executive Director John P. Davis begins rural advocacy work. An open house celebration to honor Davis and his … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces July 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by Individual Artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than September 1, 2018, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout June with an online submission deadline of 11:59 p.m. … [Read more...]