The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, 12-3 p.m. The museum has been decorated with several beautiful Christmas Trees with decorations belonging to Janene Hosch, Lolita St. Mary and Janice Doering of Caledonia. Of special interest are pedal tractors from the … [Read more...]
SEMCAC Awards Arts Grants
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On November 14, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 52 grants for a total of $311,525 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern … [Read more...]
“Hooked on Preston” mural dedicated with ribbon cutting
It’s been a project two years in the making, and it’s finally done. Almost exactly two years after the Preston Area Arts Council first approved the idea of a community mural, on October 18 at 2 pm, it was dedicated to the community of Preston with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Before the ceremony began, Arts Council member Father Francis Galles conducted a … [Read more...]
Brad Boice to sing at the historic Lenora United Methodist Church
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce that Brad Boice will sing at the historic Lenora United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. This will be a festive day as people from around the region gather at the historic 1860s church building. Brad Boice will sing gospel music and hymns, as well as other songs once sung by Elvis Presley. People are … [Read more...]
Historic phone booth repurposed as a storytelling kiosk at Lanesboro Museum
An Open House and Story Celebration for the newly repurposed Historic Lanesboro Phone Booth is taking place at the Lanesboro Museum on Saturday, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. Participants will be able to use the handset to listen to the local stories installed in the phone booth while enjoying refreshments and having their photo taken inside the phone booth by a photographer. There … [Read more...]
Two great fall events in one location
The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be holding its annual Fall Expo and Craft Fair alongside the Fillmore Central ECFE Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Fillmore Central Public Schools in Preston, Minn. The Expo and Craft Fair will be held in the larger gym and hallways from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while the Pumpkin Fest will … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre receives 2017 Nonprofit Award for Excellence
LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre is pleased and honored to announce that the organization has been awarded the 2017 Minnesota Nonprofit Award for Excellence by The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Propel Nonprofits. With a nearly 30-year history of providing high quality, live professional theatre, the Commonweal Theatre has been recognized for overall excellence and … [Read more...]
Preston Public Library to host contemporary folk band
Wildflower, an all-female contemporary folk band from Winona will be performing at the Preston Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the library and Preston Area Arts Council. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The group performs with duo keyboards, guitars, cello, and flute. The musicians create a fresh, effervescent sound with a … [Read more...]
Root River Revelers concert and community sing in Spring Valley
“Sing a Song for America” is a one-day choral experience for singers ages 8-108 to come together in one place to create music and memories as a community. Under the direction of Maria Klingsheim and accompanied by Suzanne Eberle, the repertoire will focus on two-part American folk songs, such as “Oh! Susanna,” “Shenandoah,” “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and more. These songs … [Read more...]
Harmony teen earns distinguished Eagle Scout rank
After years of working toward his goal, Matthew Gregg, of Harmony, Minn., reached the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting on May 27, 2017, when he became an Eagle Scout. Matthew, 18, the son of Ron and LeAnn Gregg, started in Cub Scouts in first grade and, as his family is very active in scouting, he was also very interested. After a few years he made the decision that … [Read more...]