The Chatfield Brass Band invites new members to join them as they begin rehearsals for the summer concert season. The band is a full concert band and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield elementary school band room beginning February 2. When you join the Chatfield Brass Band, you will … [Read more...]
Harmony native chaperones musicians for Presidential Inaugural events
Karen (Whalen) Needham, of Houston, Tex., attended the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. as director of orchestra operations for Virtuosi of Houston, when a “Small Ensemble Orchestra” was invited to perform for several receptions. “When you are attending an event as an adult leader or chaperone, the event takes on an entirely different focus,” states Karen. “As a … [Read more...]
Traveling Smithsonian Exhibition Water/Ways exhibit in Lanesboro
LANESBORO, MN— Water is a vital part of the history, identity, and culture of Lanesboro. Lanesboro Arts, Commonweal Theatre, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, the Lanesboro Museum, and Friends of the Root River, in cooperation with the Minnesota Humanities Center, will celebrate this connection as it hosts Water/Ways, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s … [Read more...]
Student films chronicling change in Lanesboro for Smithsonian project
Premiere at St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. Lanesboro, MN. – For four months in 2016, three Lanesboro area students worked diligently on Lanesboro Arts’ Youth Access Technology Project (YATP), a local history media project of impressive scope and quality. Supported by the Smithsonian Institute’s Stories from Main Street program, … [Read more...]
Call for entries for 2019 Exhibition Gallery shows at Lanesboro Arts
LANESBORO, MN - Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2019. Nationally known Lanesboro Arts is located at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, Minn., and attracts thousands of visitors each year to its galleries and year-round arts programs and events. Lanesboro was named one of … [Read more...]
Announcing call for entries for an exhibition opportunity in the Emerging Art Show at Lanesboro Arts
LANESBORO, MN. – Lanesboro Arts is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging visual artists to display their work in a gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts during winter 2017. Applications are due annually on January 15 for the Emerging Artist Exhibition, which will feature up to four emerging artists from throughout the southeast Minnesota, southwest Wisconsin, and … [Read more...]
Youth actors shine in A Christmas Carol
As the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., presents its rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, area residents are fortunate to see four very talented local youth actors on stage along with seasoned veteran actors and actresses. Siblings William and Vivienne Hoeltzle, children of Michelle Van Hee and Kevin Hoeltzle, both of Canton, Minn., play the children’s … [Read more...]
SEMAC 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 15, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 40 grants for a total of $279,680 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society to hold Christmas Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas Open House in the new museum on Saturday, December 3, from 11-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, from 1-4 p.m. Beautiful Christmas trees and decorations will be on display throughout the museum. Several area collections on display are Santas, courtesy of Luan Hammell, Caledonia; John Deere toys by Larry Van … [Read more...]
Lanesboro inns open doors for Christmas tour
LANESBORO, MN – Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Minnesota’s Bed and Breakfast Capital. A festive atmosphere will welcome visitors to the 2016 Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour. Eight participating inns will be decorated for the holidays as Lanesboro area innkeepers welcome you to visit at this special time of year. Set for December 4 from 2-6 p.m., the tour will … [Read more...]