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Dean Martin Tribute Show
Dean Martin Tribute Show Presented by St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Feb 14 - Feb 16, 2019 We are excited to announce a special 4-day event at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre for Valentine\'s Day 2019 on Thursday the 14th , Friday the 15th, and both a matinee and evening show on Saturday the 16th. Coming all the way from Florida, Felix Deneau will be bringing his Dean Martin Tribute Show. You are not going to want to miss this impersonator! There will be a Meet & Greet after the show so you can get your picture taken with Dino! "THAT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD, KID!" Those were the words of Dean Martin in 1981 when our featured performer, Felix J. Deneau, Jr., joined him on stage at Las Vegas' MGM Grand for his impersonation of Dean. This is a spectacular and heartwarming tribute to America's "Cool Crooner", Mr. Dean Martin. The Tribute Show recreates Dean's vivaciousness, humor, and music. |
02/14/2019 - 02/16/2019 | St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Hudson | |
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Open Third Saturday & Winter Bird Hike
Open Third Saturday & Winter Bird Hike Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy Feb 16, 2019 One-Hour Guided Experiences at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. departing from the Education Center. February topic: Winter Bird Hike. Walk in the winter woods, listening and looking for signs of our amazingly adaptable local birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. |
02/16/2019 | Belwin Conservancy, Afton | |
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Annual Open House & Outside Voices Series featuring Kinji Akagawa
Annual Open House & Outside Voices Series featuring Kinji Akagawa Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy Feb 16, 2019 Join us for our Annual Open House and Outside Voices Series featuring Kinji Akagawa. Experience the beauty of a winter evening at Belwin and enjoy a special talk by artist Kinji Akagawa at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Akagawa is known for his works of great beauty in public spaces including the Walker Art Center and on Nicollet Mall. He is also an arts educator and print maker, and lives in Afton. In addition, the Open House will include stargazing with Minnesota Astronomical Society members, woodland walks with Belwin staff, and s’mores by a roaring campfire. Photo by Nancy Gibble. |
02/16/2019 | Belwin Conservancy, Afton | |
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Hudson Heritage Quilters Present Demonstration of the AccuQuilt Go
Hudson Heritage Quilters Present Demonstration of the AccuQuilt Go Presented by Hudson Heritage Quilters at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Feb 16, 2019 Jean Carr of Sew With Me quilt shop, will demonstrate how to use the AccuQuilt Go a fabric cutting machine. |
02/16/2019 | Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson | |
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Start Native Prairie Plant Seeds
Start Native Prairie Plant Seeds Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Feb 17, 2019 Itchin’ to get your hands in the dirt? Come to the Visitor Center to help us plant native seeds into milk jug containers! Adopt some of the jugs; make some for us to keep here, too. When these seeds germinate and sprout in the spring, we will plant them into our native gardens and bluff prairie. We will provide all materials. Be a part of our continued restoration efforts to preserve Freedom Park’s globally-rare bluff prairie! |
02/17/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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Free Tuesday Coffee Concert featuring FluteSpiration
Free Tuesday Coffee Concert featuring FluteSpiration Presented by Blessings Academy of Arts and Music at Hastings Arts Center Feb 19, 2019 FluteSpiration is a professional flute ensemble dedicated to high quality chamber music performances for all types of audiences. With an exciting synergy of sound, FluteSpiration presents innovative programs for concerts and for community and educational events. Drawing from repertoire covering a rich diversity of styles—Classic masters (including Mozart, Bach, Beethoven), French virtuosic literature (including Debussy and Rameau), Opera selections, popular music, Irish/Celtic favorites, Latin dances, Sacred, Ragtime, Jazz, Holiday— there's something for everyone!. |
02/19/2019 | Hastings Arts Center, Hastings | |
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So You Want to Write for Kids and Teens
So You Want to Write for Kids and Teens Presented by Hudson Area Library at Hudson Area Library Feb 20, 2019 Whether you're a professional writer or just dreaming of writing the great American novel, this session will give you tips and tricks of the trade. |
02/20/2019 | Hudson Area Library, Hudson | |
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Learn to Snowshoe - Kinnickinnic County Forest
Learn to Snowshoe - Kinnickinnic County Forest Presented by St. Croix County Community Development Department at Kinnickinnic County Forest Feb 23, 2019 Get active this winter and try snowshoeing! After the first few steps along the guided trail you will be on your way to this fun outdoor activity. Bring your own showshoes or rent one of our limited pairs. Multiple Events across St. Croix County, Wisconsin will allow you to explore new areas. (Look for our other events: January 12 - Stanton County Forest, January 27 - Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake, February 2 - Glen Hills Park) |
02/23/2019 | Kinnickinnic County Forest, River Falls | |
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Amazing Birds Across the Globe
Amazing Birds Across the Globe Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Feb 23, 2019 Through the use of a PowerPoint presentation, we will examine and view some of the most unique birds in the world as well as the area in which they live. Unusual, and often humorous, courtship rituals and displays of birds will also be included. Participants will be able to explore many fascinating birds of the world without leaving their seats! J-BIRD SPARROW: I live on 3.3 heavily wooded acres approximately 4.5 miles south of Prescott, WI, half-way down a dead-end road. I’ve seen 90 species of birds on my property or flying over it (Bald Eagles and Sandhill Cranes). Although I took a Nature Study course at the U of MN in 1979, and identified a few birds in the field, I didn’t take an official “birding” class until September of 1980. I never dreamed that I would become a world birder! My goal at the time was simply to… |
02/23/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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Winter Fun at the Creative Center
Winter Fun at the Creative Center Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy Creative Center Feb 24, 2019 Hike, sled, snowshoe or cross-country ski our ungroomed trails surrounding the Creative Center at Belwin Conservancy. Hot chocolate will be provided. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. |
02/24/2019 | Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, Afton | |
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Masters of the Sky
Masters of the Sky Presented by World Bird Sanctuary at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Feb 23 - Feb 24, 2019 The World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis, Missouri will be coming to the Carpenter Nature Center to present a captivating education program about birds of prey from around the world. Meet seven of the World Bird Sanctuary’s traveling avian ambassadors and learn ways to help protect raptors and their habitats. Presented by and in partnership with the World Bird Sanctuary. |
02/23/2019 - 02/24/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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Hutton-Caviani Jazz Duo
Hutton-Caviani Jazz Duo Presented by Blessings Academy of Arts and Music at Hastings Arts Center Feb 24, 2019 Joan Hutton is an educator, performer and composer residing in Minneapolis and originally hailing from Toronto, Canada. She has been a member of the Ancia Saxophone Quartet since 1996, a group that performs and presents educational clinics nationally and internationally. Ancia is featured frequently on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.” Joan plays saxophones and bass clarinet with the jazz-funk sextet Rare Medium, and composes many of their tunes. Her newest group, the Joan Hutton Jazz Project, was formed early in 2017 to feature her original compositions (www.joanhuttonjazz.com). Other performance activities over the years have included solo recitals, orchestral playing, pit orchestras, big bands, jazz combos and R&B/rock/blues bands. Joan holds music degrees from Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music. She is the saxophone instructor at Augsburg University and has a large studio of private saxophone and clarinet students around the Twin Cities. Laura Caviani is a veteran of over two decades… |
02/24/2019 | Hastings Arts Center, Hastings | |
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StarWatch Party with WCCO Meteorologist Mike Lynch
StarWatch Party with WCCO Meteorologist Mike Lynch Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Mar 01, 2019 Mike Lynch guides program attendees through a night filled with great stories and folklore about the constellations and the celestial show in the skies over Western Wisconsin. An indoor orientation is followed by quality time outside under the heavens where Mr. Lynch will use his large reflecting telescopes (including two giant 20 inch reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in this region) to allow guests close-up views of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other wonders in the winter/spring skies. Guests will receive a great handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charges, websites, a telescope-buying guide and more. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to dress for the outside weather to stay comfy for stargazing. Even if it’s cloudy you’ll learn a lot, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Starwatch Class. This is a free program. Donations gratefully… |
03/01/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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Willy Wonka, Jr.
Willy Wonka, Jr. Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Feb 15 - Mar 03, 2019 A poor boy wins the golden opportunity to tour the fantastic chocolate factory of the eccentric and mysterious Willy Wonka in this adaptation of the popular musical film starring Gene Wilder. |
02/15/2019 - 03/03/2019 | The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson | |
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Women's History Month Films: RBG
Women's History Month Films: RBG Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Mar 12, 2019 Celebrate Women's History Month with the River Falls Public Library film series! RBG (2018) documents the exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. |
03/12/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Women's History Month Films: He Named Me Malala
Women's History Month Films: He Named Me Malala Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Mar 19, 2019 HE NAMED ME MALALA is a portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then 15-year-old (she turned 18 this past July) was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education, and the attack on her sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund. Documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide. |
03/19/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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"Nourished by Nature" with Wendy Loomis
"Nourished by Nature" with Wendy Loomis Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Mar 30, 2019 Wendy Loomis shares her experience with the biggest conspiracy theory on the planet: The belief that nature is continually conspiring to nurture, sustain, and care for us. Wendy will share stories and photos from her own life and give tips on how to be aware and open to what nature is trying to give to us each day. After the discussion, engage with some nature yourself by planting tulip bulbs in glass vases. Have flowers by Easter! All materials provided. Wendy has been a Landscape Designer and Horticulturist for thirty years in the Twin Cities area. She lives in Hastings with her wife Karen, sharing a big garden, 6 grown children and 12 grandchildren. This is a free program. Donations gratefully accepted to support the high quality programs of the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park. |
03/30/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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Museum of Civilization at Hudson
Museum of Civilization at Hudson Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Hudson Area Library at Hudson Area Library Mar 25 - Mar 31, 2019 On tour at area libraries in March and April, the Museum of Civilization is an interpretation of the one described in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley book selection. The museum considers how memory can impact survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The more you remember, the more your miss from the civilization you knew. |
03/25/2019 - 03/31/2019 | Hudson Area Library, Hudson | |
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The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church
The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Mar 22 - Apr 07, 2019 By Bo Wilson The roads are flooded, the bridges are washed out, and less generous souls are staying safely indoors, but the five angels of mercy do their best to help the victims of global disaster, spiritual deprivation, and, most of all, each other in this heart-warming comedy. |
03/22/2019 - 04/07/2019 | The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson | |
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Maker Mondays at River Falls Public Library
Maker Mondays at River Falls Public Library Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Apr 08, 2019 Join us for an afternoon of creative, hands-on fun in our pop-up makerspace! Makers of all ages will create cool projects, try out new tools, and build new skills! Families, kids 10+ w/out an adult, and adults without kids are all welcome to attend. An NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley event |
04/08/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Documentary Film: I Am Evidence
Documentary Film: I Am Evidence Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Apr 09, 2019 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is estimated that every year, hundreds of thousands of rape kits are left untested in police storage facilities. This documentary explores the shocking way that sexual assault cases have been historically processed in the United States. This screening is co-sponsored by the River Falls Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). |
04/09/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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River Falls Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven"
River Falls Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven" Presented by River Falls Public Library at West Wind Supper Club Apr 09, 2019 Join the River Falls Public Library for a book discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/09/2019 | West Wind Supper Club, River Falls | |
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The Flavor of Wisconsin: The State's Culinary Culture, Past and Present
The Flavor of Wisconsin: The State's Culinary Culture, Past and Present Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Apr 14, 2019 To understand the history of a region, you've got to follow the food. That’s particularly true in Wisconsin, whose culinary traditions reflect the richness of an ethnically and agriculturally diverse region. In this talk regional food expert Terese Allen shares the stories behind such varied foodways as cream puffs, Hmong egg rolls and the Friday night fish fry. From Ojibwe wild rice to arugula pesto pasta, she tracks the amazing cornucopia of what Wisconsinites have gathered, grown, produced, cooked, and eaten. Come hungry for books; Terese will have her books for sale at this fun, free event! Terese Allen has written scores of books and articles about the pleasures and benefits of regional foods, sustainable cooking, and culinary folklore. She is co-author of the prize-winning expanded edition of The Flavor of Wisconsin, an extensive history of food and cooking in the Badger State, with more than 450 recipes. Among her… |
04/14/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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UWRF Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven"
UWRF Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven" Presented by UWRF Chalmer Davee Library at UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library Apr 15, 2019 Join the University of Wisconsin – River Falls library for a book discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/15/2019 | UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library, River Falls | |
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Hudson Big Read Book Club - "Station Eleven"
Hudson Big Read Book Club - "Station Eleven" Presented by Hudson Area Library at Hudson Area Library Apr 16, 2019 Join the Hudson Area Public Library for a book discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/16/2019 | Hudson Area Library, Hudson | |
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Soup, Salad, and Science: "Outbreak! The Epidemiology of the Flu"
Soup, Salad, and Science: "Outbreak! The Epidemiology of the Flu" Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Apr 18, 2019 The River Falls Public Library, along with River Falls Community Education, is excited to continue this public lecture series devoted to discussing and explaining various science topics. Invited guest speakers will present these public lectures and conclude with a follow-up discussion. A light meal will be served. For this reason, registration is required to attend. The event is free. Sponsored by the River Falls Library Foundation. Please pre-register at www.rflearns.org. About the presenter: Dr. Kassenborg is a veterinarian with 20 years of broad experience in food safety regulatory programs at the state and national level, food borne disease outbreak investigations, epidemiology, animal disease emergency management and clinical veterinary practice. This event is part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/18/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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"A Century After the Flu Pandemic" with Kurt Leichtle
"A Century After the Flu Pandemic" with Kurt Leichtle Presented by Hudson Area Library at Hudson Area Library Apr 23, 2019 Discover “Life in Wisconsin During the Killer Flu of 1918-1919" presented by historian and Professor Emeritus at UW-River Falls Kurt Leichtle. This program is part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/23/2019 | Hudson Area Library, Hudson | |
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Valley Library Book Club - "Station Eleven"
Valley Library Book Club - "Station Eleven" Presented by Valley Branch Library at Valley Branch Library Apr 25, 2019 Join the Valley Branch Library for a book discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/25/2019 | Valley Branch Library, Lakeland | |
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Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival
Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Apr 27, 2019 Celebrate the many birds of Minnesota at the Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival. This is the fifth year the Hastings Environmental Protectors has teamed up with Carpenter Nature Center for the Birding Festival. Some of the highlights are an “Introduction to Birding” class, a “Raptors 101” class, bird banding demonstrations, and guided bird trips in the Hastings area. Check out the schedule of events on the website. |
04/27/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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Su Love: River Poetry
Su Love: River Poetry Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Apr 28, 2019 We are excited to host local poet Su Love as she reads poems inspired by rivers and watersheds, selected from her six books! This free event is a great opportunity to connect with a local author and to our local landscape through the art of poetry. Su’s books of poetry will be available for purchase at this event. Su Love is the author of six collections of poetry; she previously published as Su Smallen. Her work has been recognized with, notably, the Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize and residencies with the St. Croix Watershed Research Station and Tofte Lake Center in Minnesota and the Unamuno Author Series in Madrid. Su is a 2019 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. For more information about Su and her poetry, visit her website at www.sulove.org. |
04/28/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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Museum of Civilization at River Falls
Museum of Civilization at River Falls Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Apr 22 - Apr 28, 2019 On tour at area libraries in March and April, the Museum of Civilization is an interpretation of the one described in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley book selection. The museum considers how memory can impact survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The more you remember, the more your miss from the civilization you knew. |
04/22/2019 - 04/28/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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UWRF Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven"
UWRF Big Read Book Discussion - "Station Eleven" Presented by UWRF Chalmer Davee Library at UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library Apr 30, 2019 Join the University of Wisconsin – River Falls library for a book discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/30/2019 | UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library, River Falls | |
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St. Croix Valley artOPENer Studio Tour
St. Croix Valley artOPENer Studio Tour Presented by artOPENer - the St. Croix Valley Studio Tour at Seasons on St. Croix Gallery May 03 - May 05, 2019 The annual artOPENer Studio Tour held each spring provides an outstanding opportunity to visit an eclectic mix of diverse artists’ studios nestled in the scenic St. Croix Valley. Featuring fine art and contemporary craft, this unique tour includes studios extending from Afton and Stillwater, Minnesota, to Hudson, Wisconsin. Visitors of all ages are invited to meet and share conversations with artists working in a variety of mediums including wood, painting, fibre, photography, pottery and sculpture. The artOPENer Studio Tour features artwork for sale as well as five fibre and clay demonstrations throughout the weekend. |
05/03/2019 - 05/05/2019 | Seasons on St. Croix Gallery, Hudson | |
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Anthony Kearns and the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra
Anthony Kearns and the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra Presented by St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra at Saint Patrick Church - Hudson May 05, 2019 Anthony Kearns, one of the 3 Irish Tenors that travels the world sharing his smooth, lyrical, and beautiful sounds, will sing with the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 5 at 4 PM, St. Patrick's Church in Hudson, WI. His music will delight audiences of all ages. Director Kris Tjornehoj leads the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra in a concert of music that includes Irish favorites like "O Danny Boy", "Younger Than Springtime", plus "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Ave Maria", and much more. Due to popular demand, this is the 3rd appearance of Anthony Kearns in collaboration with the SCVSO in the St. Croix Valley region. . |
05/05/2019 | Saint Patrick Church - Hudson, Hudson | |
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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr. Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Apr 26 - May 05, 2019 Book by Timothy A. McDonald Lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy A. McDonald, and Stephen Gabriel Based on the book Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown Illustrations by Scott Nash This show tells the story of Stanley Lambchop, your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill 10-year-old. He has a normal mom and dad, a normal little brother, and a normal life. That’s just the problem. For Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one has ever seen before. Be careful what you wish for, Stanley. |
04/26/2019 - 05/05/2019 | The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson | |
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Museum of Civilization at UW-River Falls
Museum of Civilization at UW-River Falls Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and UWRF Chalmer Davee Library at UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library Apr 29 - May 06, 2019 On tour at area libraries in March and April, the Museum of Civilization is an interpretation of the one described in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley book selection. The museum considers how memory can impact survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The more you remember, the more your miss from the civilization you knew. |
04/29/2019 - 05/06/2019 | UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library, River Falls | |
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Author Austin Kleon
Author Austin Kleon Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library May 09, 2019 Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of three illustrated books: “Steal Like An Artist,” “Newspaper Blackout,” and “Show Your Work!” His latest release is “The Steal Like An Artist Journal: A Notebook For Creative Kleptomaniacs.” His work has been translated into over twenty languages and featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, PBS Newshour, and in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Sponsored by Chapter2Books in Hudson. |
05/09/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Author Peter Kwong
Author Peter Kwong Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library May 14, 2019 Chef Kwong is a local cooking instructor, chef, and author. Join us for a sample of Kwong’s new book, “Wok & Roll,” and samples of his favorite dishes as he demonstrates some of his best recipes. |
05/14/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Honky Tonk Laundry
Honky Tonk Laundry Presented by St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Mar 08 - May 18, 2019 Move over, Thelma and Louise! When Lana Mae Hopkins, owner and proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washateria, hires Katie to help out in the laundromat, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds, and cheatin’ hearts. Watch these two country angels join forces to turn their good ol’ laundromat into a bootscootin’ honky-tonk, exacting a touch of revenge against those that done ’em wrong, all while guaranteeing every customer a good, clean time! Take a ride to Nashville heaven in this musical from Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettesand Life Could Be A Dream). Honky Tonk Laundry features the music of Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, The Dixie Chicks, Chely Wright, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Terri Cark, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and Patsy Cline! Watch out now ’cuz we might do some yodelin’, too. |
03/08/2019 - 05/18/2019 | St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Hudson | |
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Author Spike Carlsen
Author Spike Carlsen Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library May 30, 2019 Spike will amuse, inform and entertain while introducing his 6th book—"Building Unique & Useful Kids' Furniture." Carlsen is the former executive editor of The Family Handyman and author of the Reader's Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. He is also projects editor for Backyard Living, where he pens a bimonthly column called "Ask Spike." He currently lives in Stillwater. Sponsored by Chapter2Books in Hudson. |
05/30/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Lacie Carpenter
Lacie Carpenter Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Jun 08, 2019 Lacie Carpenter was born and raised in the great state of Texas and now resides in Nashville. She grew up singing and playing all types of music and instruments, but the violin and fiddle won out! Her classical violin background spurs on her creativeness and passion for country, Celtic, rock n roll, and bluegrass. Having graduated from Stephen F. Austin with her degree in Music Education/specialization in Violin Performance and a MS in Psychology-she teaches private lessons in many musical crafts, writing courses, and performs globally. Lacie studied with Dr. Jennifer Dalmas, Dr. Isidor Saslav and Dr. Jane Saber. Performing is what she loves-no matter the genre. With moves like "The Flying High" and "Fiddle on Back," she gives performances like no other. Just like the fine fiddlers before her, she keeps the sound honest and true to form yet has the ability to cut loose either on her 4 string acoustic or her 7… |
06/08/2019 | The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson | |
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St. Croix Valley Scramble
St. Croix Valley Scramble Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Afton Alps Golf Club Jul 22, 2019 The St. Croix Valley Scramble is a fundraising golf event benefiting Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center. Each year business and community golfers gather at a local area golf course for this popular fundraiser, which includes many prizes, hole contests and a banquet. It’s a wonderful afternoon of golf and friendship. Save the date and plan your Scramble Foursome. Hosted at Afton Alps Golf course and catered by Colossal Cafe. |
07/22/2019 | Afton Alps Golf Club, Hastings | |
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Carpenter Art Festival
Carpenter Art Festival Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Aug 24, 2019 Music, Fine Arts, Food, Drink, Beautiful Scenery, and Live Animals. Located at the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus Participating artists donate a portion of their proceeds to support environmental education at Carpenter Nature Center. Cash and Checks only, please. Thank you. |
08/24/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Wisconsin Campus, Hudson |