For anyone who has ever been to a Bluff Country Singers concert, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley is enough. Everyone else, read on. Why do so many area residents plan their holiday concert-going around the Bluff Country Singers date? It could be the delightful choice of old and new arrangements, one of the … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is December 9
RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9. Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744. It’s a great night for family fun for area residents. It begins with the Parade of Lights, and is … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign
The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
When I hear the sounds of Christmas
Fillmore Central High School Tapestry Choirs are preparing for the annual Tapestry Dinner Concert. This year’s dinner, “When I Hear the Sounds of Christmas” will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in the high school stage gym. Tapestry members will perform holiday selections such as “When I Hear the Sounds of Christmas,” “Up on the Housetop,” “Mary, Did You Know?” … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas
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...]