Each spring, Environmental Initiative recognizes the individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities who’ve joined forces to create a better environment for all Minnesotans at the Environmental Initiative Awards. Environmental Initiative, a local nonprofit organization, announced the winners of the 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards at the 24th annual ceremony and … [Read more...]
Annual Art in the Park fine art festival June 16
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 38th annual Art in the Park fine art festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park with 90-plus fine art and craft booths and live music. Renowned for quality, variety and value, Art in the Park is a family-friendly art fair that attracts thousands of regional patrons to Sylvan Park each year. The center piece of Art in … [Read more...]
Harmony poetry reading now to be held May 17
The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting “Poets in Harmony” on Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. at “EVENTS” at 35 Main Ave. South, Harmony, Minn. Admission is free. Freewill donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served. You are invited to experience this delightful local event. Originally this program was scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but was postponed due to the … [Read more...]
Wheel through Whalan at the Stand Still Parade
The third weekend in May is fast approaching and that means it’s time to mark your calendars for the annual Whalan Stand Still Parade. This year you are invited to come “Wheeling Through Whalan” on Saturday, May 19. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. Of course, the highlight of the day is when the parade stands still from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Walking … [Read more...]
The Rutabaga Brothers headline at the Stand Still Parade
Are you ready to hear some blues on the Root River Trail? Stop in at the Whalan Stand Still Parade on Saturday, May 19, in Whalan, Minn. The Stand Still Parade festivities begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. The parade will stand still from 11–12 noon. There will be musical performances throughout the day, including The RavensFire Band, Wellespring, and the Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company opens 30th season
The Commonweal Theatre Company is pleased to announce the opening of its 30th season of producing professional, live theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn. In honor of this momentous occasion, Autumn Johnson, mayor of Lanesboro has officially designated April 7, 2018, as Commonweal Theatre Day across the community. The designation marks, among others, the Commonweal’s dedication … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre announces 2018 Fillmore and Houston County Free Nights
The Commonweal Theatre Company announces performance dates for its 2018 County Free Night Program. Theatre lovers living and/or working in Fillmore or Houston Counties are invited to attend — free of charge — Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, a “luminously beautiful” play that will change the way you view the heaven and earth, on April 12; a charming musical tale about friendship … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On March 20, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 29 grants for a total of $101,419 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 16 Individual Artist grants for $62,210, five School Residency grants to public schools for $14,500, and six General Operating Support grants to arts organizations for … [Read more...]
John Davis selected for 2018 Bush Fellowship
The Bush Foundation has announced its 2018 Bush Fellows, 24 determined, adaptable leaders who are driven to improve their communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography: John Davis from Lanesboro, Minn., was one of these selected. John Davis’s passion is rural. He imagines thriving rural communities that use the … [Read more...]
Legacy Small Grant awarded to local history organization
The Minnesota Historical Society announces 36 recipients of 38 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each), totaling $324,149 in 22 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofit and educational organizations, government units and tribal organizations preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by … [Read more...]