Dinner & Discussion Lecture with Kenseth Armstead

Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Online/Virtual Space

Oct 04, 2022

Kenseth Armstead has created provocative conceptual art for three decades and his work has been included in pivotal explorations of history, American culture, ethnicity, and institution defining moments. Selected historic exhibitions which include his work are: "Black Male: Representations of Masculinity in Contemporary Art" at the Whitney Museum of American Art; "It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks" in Central Park, NY, NY, Presented by NYC Parks, Art in the Parks; "Frames of Reference: Reflections on Media" at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; "Race in Digital Space" at the MIT List Visual Arts Center; "Veni Vidi Video" at the Studio Museum in Harlem; "Open House: Working in Brooklyn" at the Brooklyn Museum; "Edited at EAI: Video Interference" at Electronic Arts Intermix; and "Modern Heroics, 75 years of African American Expressionism" at the Newark Museum of Art. Armstead will be discussing his new installation for Franconia entitled…

Fall Landscape In Acrylics

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library

Oct 06, 2022

Artist Karen Tan will lead the class step by step through the process. No experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials will be provided during this in-person class at Stillwater Public Library. Space is limited; registration is required.  Registration opens at 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 8.

Telescopes on the Terrace

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library

Oct 07, 2022

We will start with a short discussion in the library, then move out to the terrace to practice.  Jerry will bring his own telescope for participants to use, plus we will have a library loaner telescope available to try as well.  Suitable for families and adults.  Watch your email, as this event may be cancelled or rescheduled due to poor weather or visibility.

Second Saturday Preschool Storytime

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library

Sep 10 - Oct 08, 2022

This program will be held on the Fourth Street Lawn, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will relocate inside to the Margaret Rivers Room. Please plan to follow current guidelines for group events attended by young children. No registration is required.

Stillwater Knights of Columbus (1632) Booyah

Presented by Saint Mary's Catholic Church at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Oct 08, 2022

Booyah is a thick stew, believed to have originated in Belgium, and made throughout the Upper Midwestern United States. Prices for the quarts of Booyah are the following: $10 per quart for less than 4 quarts $9 per quart for 4 quarts or more

Fall into Winter Festival and Swap

Presented by Afton Alps at Afton Alps

Oct 08 - Oct 09, 2022

Clean out your garage, and update your ski gear! Winter is Coming! It’s Back! Our second favorite season has arrived, join us Oct 8 & 9 as we Fall into Winter Festival at the return of the Ski Swap and Festival. Ski Swap, Hiring Party, Pass Pick-up, Outdoor Food, Live Music, and more! Food Trucks: www.zaapthaimn.com D's Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/nhithien02 How to Swap: New this season, we are partnering with Team Afton (our non-profit ski club) For swap ‘How Tos’, find the details here: https://www.teamafton.com/swap/ Afton Alps is hiring! Our employee centric approach includes a $20 starting wage, free Epic Pass, industry perks, and much more.

Health Partners Stillwater Farmers Market

Presented by Health Partners Clinic Stillwater at Health Partners Clinic Stillwater

Jun 21 - Oct 11, 2022

Tuesdays, June 21 through October 11 11am - 3pm (new time!) Curve Crest Clinic, Specialty parking lot We would like to welcome the following vendors and a food truck! 4-R Farms – Vegetables & berries Davis Urban Farms – Honey, bees wax products, jams, sauces, pickled foods, plants, produce Elephant Ears – Vegetables & berries Minnesota’s Vegetable – Vegetables Slinger’s Apiary – Gluten-dairy-soy-nut free breads, various whole grains Xiong’s Fresh Garden – Vegetables & flowers Marine Maple – Maple Syrup Vang Family – Vegetables Taqueria los Paisanos – food truck

Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour

Presented by Valley Bookseller and Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Oct 12, 2022

Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour brings book lovers and crime authors together once a month for conversation and reading inspiration! We meet at The Zephyr Theatre for an hour, starting at 4:30. Your $10 reservation includes the program and a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event. A cash bar is available. To reserve your spot, visit valleybookseller.com, click on the red BUY TICKETS button and follow the prompts. 2022 Season March 2 - Jess Lourey April 6 - Priscilla Paton May 4 - Allan Evans June 1 - Christopher Valen July 6 - Wendy Webb and Allen Eskens August 24 - William Kent Krueger September 7 - Michael Stanley October 12 - Brian Freeman November 2 - Lori Rader-Day

CliFi Book Club: Glass & Gardens Solar Punk Summers

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

Oct 13, 2022

Solarpunk is a type of optimistic science fiction that imagines a future founded on renewable energies. The seventeen stories in this volume are not boring utopias—they grapple with real issues such as the future and ethics of our food sources, the connection or disconnection between technology and nature, and the interpersonal conflicts that arise no matter how peaceful the world is. Find or order Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers at Valley Bookseller: Part of Thursday Nights at ArtReach St. Croix. Thursday evening gallery activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.    

Nature Heals

Presented by River Market Co-op at Online/Virtual Space

Oct 13, 2022

Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it also contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers are eager to share research-based gardening best practices that promote healthy landscapes, healthy foods, and healthy lives with the people in their community. Instructor: Ramsey County Master Gardener Cost: $5/free for co-op owners This class will be offered online via Zoom app so you won't have to leave your house. You can register for any of the online classes on River Market website: http://www.rivermarket.coop/news/classes/ After registration, an email link to join this presentation through Zoom will be emailed to you as well as a handout that we will be using in the class.    

Celebrating Your Wild Voice!

Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy

Oct 15, 2022

Join Belwin Conservancy’s naturalist Lynette Anderson and vocal coach/song leader extraordinaire Barbara McAfee for a day in the woods and prairies to explore your unique and wild voice. The day will include conversation, playfully opening up your voice, community singing, gentle stretching, mindful walking (or sitting) on Belwin’s trails, and vocal improv games in the middle of the pine forest. No singing experience or talent required at all. Must be 16 and older. We hope you can join us for this enlivening and deepening day! Your voice is wild and simple. You are untranslatable Into any one tongue. - Anna Akhmatova Bring your own lunch; Light snacks, tea and hot chocolate provided. Led by Lynette Anderson and Barbara McAfee Maximum of 25 attendees, minimum of 12. To be more inclusive, the registration fee for Celebrating Your Wild Voice is offered on a sliding scale. Tickets are available at $35, $50,…

Intro to Pole Fitness 6 week course

Presented by The Pole Barn Studio at The Pole Barn Studio

Sep 12 - Oct 17, 2022

This intro COURSE is designed for someone who has never experienced pole fitness and wants to learn the art of pole in a fun and welcoming environment. - All participants within this class must be 14 years or older. **Ages 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver before your 1st class.**

Intro to Aerial Silks 6 week course ages 14+

Presented by The Pole Barn Studio at The Pole Barn Studio

Sep 12 - Oct 18, 2022

Have you ever wanted to learn about Aerial Silks? AERIAL SILKS *6 week INTRO course: Dreaming of life in the circus? This 6 week series is designed for beginners. In this series, students will be introduced to aerial fitness and provided with a foundation of key movements. Throughout our time together, students will begin to master beginner moves and unique poses that will work together. Students will learn tricks, poses, spins, climbs, while also building muscle, endurance, and flexibility. This class is designed for anyone 14+ years of age. Ages 14-17 Must have parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to your 1st class.

Philip Daniel: Composer & Pianist in Concert

Presented by St. Croix Festival Theatre at Franklin Square Blackbox

Oct 21, 2022

From Philip's website: https://philipdanielpiano.com/ "From Lincoln, Nebraska, Daniel did his graduate work at the UMKC Conservatory in Piano Performance and his undergraduate studies at Hastings College, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy.During his undergraduate years, Philip discovered a passion for creating his own music. He was heavily inspired by contemporary classical composers such as Olafur Arnalds, NIls Frahm, Philip Glass, Max Richter and more by their ability to transmit powerful emotions thru simplistic, minimalistic sound while each possessing their own unique “voice” in a non-cliche manner. He aims to follow in these musicians footsteps by blending aspects of classical music, minimalism, cinematic qualities, and more. He seeks to appeal to the seasoned, trained musician as well as the normal, non-musically inclined listener in a way that can impact both. His sole purpose as a composer is to create music thats primary goal is to convey unequivocal…

Ciderfest 2022

Presented by Thor's Hard Cider at Aamodts Apple Farm

Oct 22, 2022

Who’s ready for this year’s Ciderfest?! We are so excited to be hosting it at the orchard during the most beautiful time of the year. It’ll be a day full of unlimited samples of unique ciders from local and regional cideries. This outdoor festival is not one to miss. We’ll have unlimited cider, food trucks, live music, and plenty of fun to be had.

Breath of Words Gallery Exhibition

Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts

Sep 09 - Oct 23, 2022

The artwork in the exhibit moves beyond conventional pairings of text and illustration and features artists who create encounters of words and image that turn their work into neither text nor image, but fresh composites that churn up something new. “Our show focuses on women artists, whose voices have often been marginalized. We speak from lives in multiple worlds and invent fresh ways to speak through our art. We reach for the power of words, letting our art, as well as ourselves, be truly seen as well as heard,” expresses exhibiting artist Susan Armington who worked with fellow artist Hend Al-Mansour to organize the show. The overarching aim of Breath of Words is for women artists to innovate and provoke new approaches to telling their stories through art. They ask themselves, what are the issues that haunt and concern us and how can we use words and texts expressively to activate thought…

Closing Party at Heritage Center

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Washington County Historical Society at Washington County Heritage Center

Oct 23, 2022

ArtReach St. Croix changes the art exhibition each quarter at the new Washington County Heritage Center. On this final day, meet the artists and enjoy refreshments.

Literature Lovers' Night Out™

Presented by Valley Bookseller at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Oct 26, 2022

Literature Lovers' Night Out™ is an event hosted by Pamela Klinger-Horn, featuring national and local authors and prize drawings. Seating is limited to 100 guests. Cost for the program is $15 and includes a $5 coupon to be used the night of the event. Doors open 30 minutes before the event starts so come early to mingle and meet the authors! They will also happily sign your books and answer questions after the program. A cash bar is available. Featured authors for the final Literature Lovers' Night Out™ of 2022: Kristina McMorris – THE WAYS WE HIDE and WHEN WE HAD WINGS Maren Ellingboe King - FRESH MIDWEST COOKBOOK Allen Eskens - FORSAKEN COUNTRY Laurie Lico Albanese – HESTER

Haunted History Trolley Tours

Presented by Wahoo Adventures and Stillwater Trolley Co. and Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Oct 13 - Oct 28, 2022

On a dark and rainy evening, you leisurely board your trolley to tour one of the oldest cities in Minnesota, but this tour goes downhill quickly when uninvited characters randomly begin boarding. Traveling the city to areas of Stillwater's haunted past, these true-to-life stories told by actors wandering the trolley unearthing ghosts of the past. Each creepy character brought back to life to tell their own true horror story of Stillwater long ago!!! Tickets on sale 9.6.22  ONLINE ONLY  

Stillwater Ghost Walks

Presented by Stillwater Ghost Walks at Downtown Stillwater

May 27 - Oct 29, 2022

We spark your imagination on this Stillwater city tour with real ghost stories, paranormal experiences, recent investigations, Native American legends, and much more! On this tour, you get to hear about some of Stillwater’s most interesting ghosts and legends, including: Father Hennepin, the missionary who explored Minnesota in the 17th Century, called the St. Croix River, the “River of the Grave” because it was a place where the natives buried their dead. Many young men wound up missing in the river and there was one man who was better at finding dead bodies than anyone else. In fact, he had a business card that read “John Jeremy, Expert Recoverer of Drowned Bodies.” The Arcola Trail Bridge sits almost 200 feet in the air over the St. Croix and people claim to have seen the apparition of a young lady in a white dress who walks up and down the train tracks. It’s said…

The 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl

Presented by Portside Stillwater at Portside Stillwater

Oct 29, 2022

The Biggest Crawl Of The Year! What You Get: $1,000 Grand Prize Costume Contest Entry* 2+ Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket! Crawl With US Stadium Cup! (First 400 Check Ins) Exclusive Drink Specials Food Specials At Partner Venues! Waived Cover At All Venues ($5-$15 at Some Venues Without Ticket) Professional Photographers! Awesome After Parties! CHECK IN:  4PM - 6PM  PORTSIDE CRAWL LOCATIONS:  4PM - 10PM  *Venues Subject To Change* BRIANS FREIGHT HOUSE PORTSIDE RIVER SIREN (MAPLE ISLAND BREWING) THE TILTED TIKI ZIGGY'S MORE VENUES TBA AFTER PARTY:  10PM - 12AM  PORTSIDE

Snuggly Wool Scrunch Hat ~Make Your Own! $75

Presented by The Art and The Mind LLC at The Art and The Mind LLC

Oct 29, 2022

How fun!  Create your own wool hat for the upcoming chill season. We must have at least three attendees to provide this class.  Invite a friend to join you and create a wonderful piece of wearable art that you will enjoy for those crisp, cool days.  Choose yours from a variety of color kits on hand - first come, first pick! $75

Tonic Sol-fa

Presented by Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Oct 30, 2022

We are excited to welcome back Tonic Sol-fa to our stage! You’ll want to get your tickets early for this one! Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.

Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour

Presented by Valley Bookseller and Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Nov 02, 2022

Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour brings book lovers and crime authors together once a month for conversation and reading inspiration! We meet at The Zephyr Theatre for an hour, starting at 4:30. Your $10 reservation includes the program and a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event. A cash bar is available. To reserve your spot, visit valleybookseller.com, click on the red BUY TICKETS button and follow the prompts. 2022 Season March 2 - Jess Lourey April 6 - Priscilla Paton May 4 - Allan Evans June 1 - Christopher Valen July 6 - Wendy Webb and Allen Eskens August 24 - William Kent Krueger September 7 - Michael Stanley October 12 - Brian Freeman November 2 - Lori Rader-Day

Natural Heritage Art Centre Grand Opening Celebration

Presented by Natural Heritage Art Centre at Natural Heritage Art Centre

Nov 05, 2022

ART Mingle during the cocktail hour from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm amidst the first exhibition in the Heritage Gallery entitled "Becoming" by artist Sara Brokke from Duluth, Minnesota. The show features an incredible collection of Brokke's work that truly brings to life the vibrant future of the Natural Heritage Art Center by visually demonstrating the intersection of art and ecology. POETRY  Basque in the rhythm of language from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with a smattering of award-winning poets such as Zoë Fay-Stindt, Thomas R. Smith, Cole Williams, Natalie Deam and friends. Zoë Fay-Stindt (she/Z/they) is a queer, bicontinental poet with roots in both the French and American south. Their work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, featured or forthcoming in places such as Southern Humanities, Ninth Letter, and Poet Lore, and gathered into a chapbook, Bird Body, winner of Cordella Press’ inaugural Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize. She lives in Ames, Iowa, where she is an MFA candidate at Iowa State University and a…

Mick Sterling Presents BEAUTIFUL VISION The Essential Songs of Van Morrison

Presented by Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Nov 09, 2022

The Irish Soul songwriting genius of Van Morrison is celebrated in grand form with BEAUTIFUL VISION – The Essential Songs of Van Morrison. Featuring the most popular of his material such as BROWN EYED GIRL, DOMINO, JACKIE WILSON SAID and WILD NIGHTS, this show also features classics such as STREET CHOIR, WAVELENGTH, I’VE BEEN WORKIN’ CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND, CLEANING WINDOWS and the list goes on!. A spectacular 13-piece band is the soulful catalyst for this remarkable night of music.

Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Presented by Washington County Parks at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Nov 12, 2022

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.

Hiroya Tsukamoto

at Unknown

Nov 13, 2022

"Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer fuses folk, jazz, and world music. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of music and came to the U.S.“In terms of musicianship, Tsukamoto’s guitar work was just ridiculous. Right from the beginning of his first song, it was obvious that the folks in Bernunzio’s were in for a treat. His brand of finger style guitar is so intricate, and so blazingly fast at the same time, I kept imagining how many clones I would need to make of myself to accurately replicate his sound. One song that drove that point home was his set opener, “From Coast to Coast,” a song that had some of the fastest harmonic runs I’ve heard,” wrote Trevor Lewis of the Rochester City News. Tsukamoto’s instrumental abilities are indeed breathtaking and astounding, but his performances are so much more…

Twinkle Party and City Tree Lighting

Presented by RM Realty and City of Stillwater at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo

Dec 03, 2022

Twinkle Party & City Tree Lighting Bring your family and join the fun for our Twinkle Celebration at 4:00 p.m! We have 2000 Twinkle lights to give out and feel free to wear your own lights as well! Watch for Santa to arrive around 4:30 p.m.! There will be a tent for photos also. Celebrate the official lighting of the City of Stillwater's Christmas Tree in Lowell Park followed by music and Fireworks! The Twinkle Party is just one of the many holiday traditions downtown Stillwater as part of the month-long Hometown for the Holidays event from Black Friday to New Year's Eve.    

Stillwater Holiday Craft & Gift Show

Presented by RSG Development at Oak Glen Golf Course

Dec 10 - Dec 11, 2022

Join us for our 7th annual Holiday Craft & Gift show at the elegant Oak Glen Golf & Event Center in Stillwater. Two days of holiday shopping at its best! Wonderful place to find those last minute gifts – many unique and one of a kinds. A very popular show just before the holidays. Enjoy a cash bar while you shop – always very festive for the holidays! Hours: Open on Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday from 10am – 2pm. Please share our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/332436775114933/

Samantha Grimes: singer/songwriter

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Dec 17, 2022

From Samantha's website: https://samanthagrimesmusic.com/home "Samantha has been playing stringed instruments since she was old enough to put rubber bands between dresser knobs. Left-handed and upside down, she has been writing and performing music for the past two decades. Currently on Return Records and distributed by The Orchard (A Sony Music Company). Sam is also a 2021 ISSA Nominee and 2021 Best of the Valley Winner. She is joined live by bassist Jon Larson and drummer Nick Engelhart - both incredibly gifted singer/songwriters in their own right." Learn more about Samantha Grimes at her website: https://samanthagrimesmusic.com/home

White Christmas

Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts

Nov 18 - Dec 18, 2022

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank John H. Potter Theater Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features a dazzling score of well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” and the perennial title song, “White Christmas.” Best for audiences ages 8 and over.

“A Vintage Christmas” with The Riverside Swing Band

Presented by Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at Stillwater Zephyr Theatre

Dec 20, 2022

Take a trip down memory lane with “A Vintage Christmas”. The Riverside Swing Band will be playing all your favorite holiday hits, with fresh and exciting arrangements featuring their horn section and band leader, Kyle Tennis. Don’t miss this incredible night of music!

Tornado on the Map Gallery Exhibition

Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Franconia Sculpture Park

Sep 24 - Dec 31, 2022

Tornado on the Map features bold moves and playful gestures across ceramics, drawing, and painting while pondering landscapes, animals, and the forces of nature that shape the Earth. Matt Zimdars’ “WCCO” series explores weather systems in the Midwest and the station whose reports he recorded diligently for years. With a special interest in severe weather, Zimdars’ patchwork drawings overlay text from the weather channel with satellite images of Minneapolis, Stillwater, and beyond. David Wright’s paintings and drawings of destination spots are inspired by personal travel experiences, referencing images from books and the internet. Many of his works spring from trips he took with family and friends. Daniel Metchnek’s small, ceramic sculptures are intimate studies of animals from across the globe. Small enough to hold, and at times smiling, lounging, or on the prowl, Metchnek’s eagles, tigers, and lions represent a human relationship to nature. While humans are noticeably absent in…

Wintertime in Stillwater

Presented by Discover Stillwater and City of Stillwater and Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce at Downtown Stillwater

Nov 25, 2022 - Mar 18, 2023

Winter welcomes you to Stillwater’s warm historic district glimmering with ambiance and seasonal charm from the end of November through March. You will love the new decor and events every weekend. More details to come. Make Stillwater your winter oasis - book your getaway now to secure the coziest rooms! Discover the 50 locally-owned shops and 30 restaurants and pubs. Take a stroll in this beautiful escape on the St. Croix River. Park once and walk to all the festivities from your suite to experience the full winter scene in Stillwater. Coming soon: All winter event details are here as well: https://events.discoverstillwater.com/categories/winter-events/ PLEASE NOTE: Times vary for each event so IGNORE the times listed on this event (a glitch in our database requires a time to be listed).

Art Exhibition: Through the Eyes of Others

Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse

May 01, 2022 - Jan 08, 2023

“The only real voyage consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes; in seeing the universe through the eyes of another, one hundred others – in seeing the hundred universes that each of them sees.”  – 20th Century French author Marcel Proust We hope to encourage visitors to see the world through the eyes of others; of artists. This exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity of people and places of Washington County. Taking as a point of departure the notion of “through the eyes of others,” the exhibition hopes to engender a creative investigation into what makes us human. What is important to us? Where do we go to rest, relax, contemplate? What are special places in Washington County? The exhibition will be juried and curated by international curator Dr. Megan Arney Johnston (Stillwater Class of 1988). Open Call for Artists: For more details, visit www.co.washington.mn.us/hcexhibits Deadline is…