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Bird Hike at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Bird Hike at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Presented by Washington County Parks at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park May 25, 2019 Take part in a guided bird hike at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home. Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. Remember to dress for the weather and activity. We recommend bringing your binoculars and a water bottle. Other recommended items include sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, hiking or tennis shoes, bug spray and snacks. |
05/25/2019 | St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Hastings | |
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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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Prairie Day
Prairie Day Presented by The Prairie Enthusiasts, St. Croix Valley Chapter and St. Croix Valley Bird Club at Willow River State Park Jun 01, 2019 8:00 am Guided prairie walk just inside the park entrance. An expert will point out important pollinator plants of the prairie! Bring your cameras! 8:00 am Bird walk with a member of the Croix Valley Bird Club. Learn to identify grassland and forest birds by site and sound. Bring your binoculars! 9:00 am Terrestrial Invasive Plants are a big problem for prairie ecosystems. Learn how to manage non-native, invasive plants like buckthorn, wild parsnip, and more! 9:00-11:00 am Visit exhibits outside Nature Center in the park. There will be snakes, amphibians, games, a scavenger hunt, and more! 10:15 am Hear Dr. Stanley Temple in Nature Center talk about "What in the World Have We Done to Deserve All These Cranes?" 11:00 am Watch the TPE video “Prairie Enthusiasm” in the Nature Center. |
06/01/2019 | Willow River State Park, Hudson | |
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Art Reception for David Husom
Art Reception for David Husom Presented by Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park Jun 02, 2019 Come explore the small river towns and the bluff landscapes that line the Great River Road in Wisconsin along the Mississippi River by enjoying Mr. Husom's incredible photographs, captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle camera! Ask the artist about his inspiration, techniques, technology, and where on the globe his documentary photography has taken him. Free program; refreshments will be served. David Husom is a documentary photographer specializing in the vernacular and cultural landscape of America. As a Wisconsin and Minnesota based photographer, Husom has traveled the back roads of the Midwest extensively. He has also photographed in nearly every state in the US, as well as in Asia, Europe and Australia. His work has been in exhibits from California to Maine and is included in major museum collections including the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.… |
06/02/2019 | Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Free..., Prescott | |
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An Enemy of the People written by Henrik Ibsen
An Enemy of the People written by Henrik Ibsen Presented by HPAAC at Artspace Hastings River Lofts May 31 - Jun 02, 2019 Sod House will join forces with (lumin)theater lab Hastings and the audience to celebrate summer and community through the experience of live, site-specific theater. The production will play in Hastings May 31 – Jun 2. This classic play, “An Enemy of the People” examines how a community responds when a local doctor threatens to expose that the water it relies upon for tourism is being poisoned. The play questions how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret in order to avoid financial ruin. “We’ve chosen communities to perform with that have recently experienced water pollution issues, and whose lakes and rivers are a major contributor to their tourism economy,” said Luverne Seifert, co-artistic director of Sod House Theater. After each performance, water experts from local organizations will facilitate conversations centered on local water issues in hopes that the play and community dialogue will inspire water conservation. This… |
05/31/2019 - 06/02/2019 | Artspace Hastings River Lofts, Hastings | |
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Re-organizing Your Kitchen for Healthy Eating
Re-organizing Your Kitchen for Healthy Eating Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Jun 06, 2019 Gain strategies and tips for organizing your kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator to reflect your healthy eating habits and make it easier to get nutritious meals on the table, no matter the size of the space. |
06/06/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Pop-up Performance with Blue Hazard at Afton State Park
Pop-up Performance with Blue Hazard at Afton State Park Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Afton State Park at Afton State Park Jun 06, 2019 Special guests Blue Hazard will bring their fiddles, mandolins and stand-up bass to Afton State Park for a joyful concert in ArtReach St. Croix’s Mobile Art Gallery. You can bring a blanket or your favorite camping chair to enjoy the show and pack a picnic supper to make an evening of it. After the toe-tapping tunes you can meet the musicians during the "Instrument Petting Zoo" to hear about their instruments and try your hand at the fiddle. The concert is free with a park vehicle pass. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant to ArtReach St. Croix from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. |
06/06/2019 | Afton State Park, Hastings | |
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June First Friday Celebration at Seasons
June First Friday Celebration at Seasons Presented by SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery at Seasons on St. Croix Gallery Jun 07, 2019 Both of these accomplished artists work in relatively secluded rural environments where they have the ability to create “in the moment.” In these serene places they are able to focus on each piece in an uninterrupted and intimate way to produce well thought out and inspired work. Hannah draws inspiration from her local area in rural southeastern Minnesota. Her paintings, both plein air and studio creations, are “a study and a record of place, time and season, as she attempts to capture a fleeting and changing view.” Nick, located in the Brainerd Lakes Area, creates beautifully designed functional pottery that is meant “to be held, used and examined.” We are excited to see his new earthenware work that bares the same precision and intentionality as his porcelain work. The new pieces appear edgy and graphic while maintaining the structure and architectural appeal of all of his work. Be “in the… |
06/07/2019 | Seasons on St. Croix Gallery, Hudson | |
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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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Kinji Akagawa: Integrating Nature and Art Workshop
Kinji Akagawa: Integrating Nature and Art Workshop Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy Jun 08, 2019 Bring your creative love along with your ideas. The class will meet, take time for meditation and reflection in nature, and share ideas. Artist Kinji Akagawa is known for his works of great beauty in public spaces and in printmaking. His sculpture and public artworks are noted for their use of natural materials, cedar and ipe wood, granite and fieldstone, to name a few. For questions: Contact Susan Haugh at 651-425-1147 or susan.haugh@belwin.org. To reserve your spot: By Credit Card: Please call Belwin Conservancy at 651-436-5189. By Check: Please mail check for $100 made out to “Belwin Conservancy” to Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, MN 55001. |
06/08/2019 | Belwin Conservancy, Afton | |
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Voice-Over Class
Voice-Over Class Presented by Sav Voc at Hastings Community Education Jun 10, 2019 In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. Fee: $29 Limited Seating One Session Ages 18+ Venue Phone: 651-480-7670 Email: lknutson@hastings.k12.mn.us Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2vLydK0 |
06/10/2019 | Hastings Community Education, Hastings | |
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Work of Art: Creating an Artist Portfolio
Work of Art: Creating an Artist Portfolio Presented by River Falls Public Library Gallery at River Falls Library Jun 11, 2019 A Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshop. Learn strategies to help you sharpen your artist statement, tailor your artistic résumés, and select and format your work samples in this workshop from Springboard for the Arts (St. Paul). |
06/11/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Work of Art: Creating an Artist Portfolio
Work of Art: Creating an Artist Portfolio Presented by River Falls Public Library Gallery at River Falls Library Jun 11, 2019 A Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshop. Learn strategies to help you sharpen your artist statement, tailor your artistic résumés, and select and format your work samples in this workshop from Springboard for the Arts (St. Paul). |
06/11/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Chronicles of a Radical Hag with Author Lorna Landvik
Chronicles of a Radical Hag with Author Lorna Landvik Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Jun 17, 2019 Learn more about Landvik's newest book, Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes): A Novel. Sponsored by Chapter2Books in Hudson, Wisconsin. (An awesome local, independent book seller.) Books will be available for purchase at the event. |
06/17/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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Minnesota Bird Hike
Minnesota Bird Hike Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Apr 06 - Jul 06, 2019 Join expert birder, Kevin Smith, on a morning hike around the Nature Center. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Field guides and binoculars are available to use or bring your own. |
04/06/2019 - 07/06/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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BioBlitz at Carpenter Nature Center
BioBlitz at Carpenter Nature Center Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus Jul 13, 2019 Learn from bird, invertebrate, reptile, amphibian, and plant experts in a fun day of citizen science. Come to the Wisconsin Campus and join inventory teams in restored prairies, riparian habitats and wooded bluff lands to discover and document plant and animal species. All ages are welcome. |
07/13/2019 | Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus, Hudson | |
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"Every Bend in the River" Pop-up Exhibition at Afton State Park
"Every Bend in the River" Pop-up Exhibition at Afton State Park Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Afton State Park at Afton State Park Jul 12 - Jul 14, 2019 For three days, the Mobile Art Gallery will host a pop-up exhibition with work by Andrea Leila Denecke, Deanna Grigus, Alan Honn, Marty Harris and Michael Slagle. Their diverse work includes ceramics, photography, glass, printmaking and paintings inspired by the wild and scenic St. Croix River. This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a grant to ArtReach St. Croix from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. |
07/12/2019 - 07/14/2019 | Afton State Park, Hastings | |
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Comic Book Space Persons
Comic Book Space Persons Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Library Jul 18, 2019 Join Reverend Matt of Reverend Matt’s Monster Science for this space-themed comic book odyssey. Science, comedy, pop culture and PowerPoint come together in this mash up presentation. Perfect for adults, teens, and kids accompanied by a caregiver. |
07/18/2019 | River Falls Library, River Falls | |
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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 | |
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Raptor Release
Raptor Release Presented by University of Minnesota Raptor Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Sep 28, 2019 Join as the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center releases rehabilitated raptors to the water, prairie and forest of the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center. Visitors will enjoy watching 4-6 wild birds of prey take to the air after being rehabilitated by The Raptor Center’s veterinarians. The FREE event starts at 10:00 am, with bird releases at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. There are many other fall activities to do as well. For more information follow the link or call 651-437-4359. |
09/28/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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Apple Festival at the Carpenter Nature Center
Apple Festival at the Carpenter Nature Center Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Oct 12 - Oct 13, 2019 Join in our hayrides, children’s activities, live animals, music and great food. Spend time in our Visitors Center to learn of the habitat and animals of the St. Croix River Valley. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the river valley, and visit our neighboring orchards and their activities. Be sure to visit the Apple Shack and take home Carpenter’s select apples, condiments and treats. |
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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The Outsider
The Outsider Presented by St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Sep 13 - Oct 26, 2019 You loved Unnecessary Farce! Come see playwright Paul Slade Smith's latest clever creation The Outsider. Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. "Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, The Outsider is a wonderfully crafted, superbly presented show... It is an insightful, witty satire about modern American politics that will appeal to a vast audience." Broadway World "Mr. Smith deserves to go to Washington, and all around our nation, with this inspired satire." Green Bay Press |
09/13/2019 - 10/26/2019 | St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Hudson | |
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Patchwork Harvest 2019 Quilt Show
Patchwork Harvest 2019 Quilt Show Presented by Hudson Heritage Quilters at River Crest Elementary School Nov 02 - Nov 03, 2019 With 200 quilts on display, experience the modern take on the traditional quilting art form. Be sure to vote for your favorite! Raffles and boutique items will be for sale and talk to quilting vendors, too. Proceeds from the raffle quilt go to local area food shelves. |
11/02/2019 - 11/03/2019 | River Crest Elementary School, Hudson |