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Applewood Hills Boutique
Applewood Hills Boutique Presented by Applewood Hills Boutique at Applewood Hills Gold Course Mar 07 - Mar 23, 2019 Beautifully displayed boutique with Spring & Summer decor. Garden Stakes, Beautiful handcrafted items, bath & body products, women & children's clothing, jewelry, jams & jellies, pickled products, honey and honey butters, dips, beautiful spring and summer floral arrangements for indoor and outdoor, beautifully sewn table runners, rugs, soaps & candles, flavored fudge & popcorn, baked goods, upcycled and repurposed items, furniture and so many other fun things! |
03/07/2019 - 03/23/2019 | Applewood Hills Gold Course, Stillwater | |
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Museum of Civilization at Bayport
Museum of Civilization at Bayport Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Bayport Public Library at Bayport Public Library Mar 18 - Mar 23, 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. |
03/18/2019 - 03/23/2019 | Bayport Public Library, Bayport | |
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Artist Reception: Kristin Prideaux, Surreal Images
Artist Reception: Kristin Prideaux, Surreal Images Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Mar 24, 2019 The Stillwater Public Library is pleased to present an exhibit of Kristin Prideaux’s photography. Titled ‘Surreal Images,’ the show features unique perspectives on Stillwater landmarks and will be in the gallery in March and April. Meet Kristin at the artist reception, on Sunday, March 24 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. As an abstract photographer, Kristin examines the often overlooked minutia of everyday life. Composing through a macro view, she discovers patterns, colors and textures that create unique landscapes, familiar shapes and captivating repetitions. Kristin's work provokes thought and engages the viewer’s imagination and visual context. The Stillwater Public Library Gallery is free and open to the public during regular library hours. |
03/24/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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Author Talk: Michael Perry
Author Talk: Michael Perry Presented by St. Croix Falls Public Library and Friends of the St. Croix Falls Public Library and Kindred Farm Retreat at St. Croix Falls Elementary School Mar 28, 2019 Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485 (recently adapted for the stage), Truck: A Love Story, Coop, Visiting Tom, and Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosophy. Among his other dozen titles are The Scavengers (for young readers) and his novel The Jesus Cow. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and is an intermittent pig farmer. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,” performs widely as a humorist, and tours with his band the Long Beds (currently recording their third album). His three live humor albums include "Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow" and "The Clodhopper Monologues," and can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com. Presented by the Friends of… |
03/28/2019 | St. Croix Falls Elementary School, Saint Croix Falls | |
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Folk, Roots and Blues with Johnson and the No-Accounts
Folk, Roots and Blues with Johnson and the No-Accounts Presented by Marine Community Library at Marine Village Hall Mar 29, 2019 Join Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts on their search for the Midwest’s equivalent to the South’s rich roots tradition. Hear North Woods logging and voyageur songs, as well as unusual arrangements of folk, old country and blues tunes. Julie Johnson, flute and bass flute; Doug Otto, vocals and guitar; Andrew Druckery, vocals, resonator guitar and mandolin. Free. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. This program is funded with money from Minnesota\'s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. |
03/29/2019 | Marine Village Hall, Marine on Saint Croix | |
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"Botanicals" at ArtReach St. Croix
"Botanicals" at ArtReach St. Croix Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Feb 21 - Mar 30, 2019 In the coldest, iciest time of the year, ArtReach St Croix is excited for the opening of Botanicals, a celebration of plant life! Three artists are featured with their work in paper sculpture, mixed media printmaking and encaustic painting, Dawn Cramer makes delicate paper sculptures of plants and flowers. Using wire armatures, glue, ink and paint, she carefully hand cuts each element of her pieces, assembling intricate forms that reference the patterns and structures found in nature. She says, “I feel compelled to bring life to the paper I hold in my hand because like nature, instinctually I want to continue to grow and evolve. My hope is to express beauty and grace in my paper flowers and plants that may bring solace in a sometimes chaotic world.” Cara Frafjord is a painter with a love of tiny art. Once a potter and sculptor, Cara now specializes in small format… |
02/21/2019 - 03/30/2019 | ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater | |
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Stillwater Lights
Stillwater Lights Presented by Hotel Crosby and City of Stillwater at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo Dec 25, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019 The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and local businesses invite you to downtown Stillwater to experience a new attraction ... Stillwater Lights! This lighted tunnel from Mulberry Point to Myrtle Street in Lowell Park will be opening mid-December. The display will be downtown until the end of March, lit from 4:00-Midnight daily. Check back regularly for details on winter events hosted in the park with this beautiful attraction as the backdrop! |
12/25/2018 - 03/31/2019 | Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazeb..., Stillwater | |
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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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Opening Reception for Comic Books: Parallel Universes
Opening Reception for Comic Books: Parallel Universes Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Apr 04, 2019 Discover the cultural connections and modern mythology found in the combination of visual and textual storytelling in Comic Books: Parallel Universes. St. Croix Falls-based Shoop Sculptural Design brings popular comic book characters into a new dimension. In addition, independently published comic books by local artists are reminiscent of the “Dr. Eleven” comic books found in Station Eleven. Join artists James Shoop, Randi Hoyt, Fiona Avocado and Chelsea Dicken for a casual reception. An NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley event |
04/04/2019 | ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater | |
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Naturally Friends
Naturally Friends Presented by SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery at Seasons on St. Croix Gallery Apr 05, 2019 Carla Brown and Colleen Riley first met at an art fair in Northfield, MN. Since then, they have been friends and have naturally and authentically supported each other, especially throughout their art careers. It is not necessarily an easy path to be a working artist. However, the two artists through mutual respect and encouragement, have thrived on the friendship. This is what we are celebrating … the many artists that have deep friendships, respect, and support for one another as they create! In this case, it appears that the artwork is also a natural pairing … that organically works together. We look forward to seeing you for artful conversation, refreshments, live music and fun. The show will remain up through April 28th.. |
04/05/2019 | Seasons on St. Croix Gallery, Hudson | |
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MN Bird Hike
MN Bird Hike Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Apr 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 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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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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Meet Beverly Lewis, New York Times Bestselling Author
Meet Beverly Lewis, New York Times Bestselling Author Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Apr 10, 2019 Award-winning, bestselling author Beverly Lewis will be at the Stillwater Public Library on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 am to discuss her latest release, The Tinderbox, a stand-alone novel set in her beloved Lancaster County and featuring her trademark look at Amish family life. The parking ramp and 3rd Street entrance doors will be opened early to admit attendees. Free admission. According to Lewis, her biannual book tour is a highlight of her work as a novelist: “It’s always a pleasure to meet with readers face-to-face, and an encouragement to this author’s heart.” Her tour includes twenty stops at bookstores and libraries throughout the Midwest. With nearly 18 million copies of her books in print, Beverly will greet fans and sign The Tinderbox, along with other reader favorites. Lewis is not only the leading author of Amish fiction, but also its pioneer: she created the genre with the release of her first adult novel, The Shunning, in 1997. The resulting… |
04/10/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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"Far from Tame" with Laurie Allmann
"Far from Tame" with Laurie Allmann Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Osceola Public Library at Watershed Cafe Apr 11, 2019 Emily St. John Mandel sets Station Eleven around the Great Lakes, the same region explored in Far From Tame: Reflections from the Heart of a Continent by local essayist and naturalist Laurie Allmann. Join Allmann for a discussion on how nature “provides an alternate map of this region, charting new boundaries based on natural communities and ecosystems.” Consider how gaps would fill if human numbers are reduced. |
04/11/2019 | Watershed Cafe, Osceola | |
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Friends Book Donations Drive
Friends Book Donations Drive Presented by Friends of the Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Apr 06 - Apr 13, 2019 Donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. The Friends will collect books on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the library parking ramp on Third Street. None of the following items will be accepted: encyclopedias, magazines, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, textbooks, religious materials, National Geographic, videos, cassettes, partially used puzzle books. |
04/06/2019 - 04/13/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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Watershed Painting Demo & Artist Talk with Greg Lecker
Watershed Painting Demo & Artist Talk with Greg Lecker Presented by Marine Community Library at Marine Village Hall Apr 13, 2019 Artist Greg Lecker will offer an outdoor painting demonstration (plein air) in front of the Marine Village Hall (or in the gazebo if it rains). Drop by and stay for ten minutes or the full two hours. At 11:00 am in the Village Hall, Greg will talk about his art and experience as 2018 Artist in Residence at Pine Needles in Marine, a program of the St. Croix Watershed Research Station. His paintings are currently on display in Marine Community Library through April. Free. All are welcome. Greg’s website: www.greglecker.com |
04/13/2019 | Marine Village Hall, Marine on Saint Croix | |
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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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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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Rare Plants in MN Prairies and the St. Croix River Valley
Rare Plants in MN Prairies and the St. Croix River Valley Presented by Wild Ones-St. Croix Oak Savanna at FamilyMeans Apr 16, 2019 Join Derek Anderson, a botanist with the Minnesota Biological Survey for an evening discussing rare plants of the upper midwest! An important part of conserving rare species is tracking them over time through repeated monitoring. Monitoring allows for a better understanding of life history, trends in population numbers, and responses to management activities. In Minnesota, we monitor several state and federally listed plant species. This includes the federally endangered Minnesota dwarf trout lily (Erythronium propullans) [pictured], the federally threatened western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara, the federally threatened prairie bush clover (Lespedeza leptostachya), and the state species of special concern, small white lady’s slipper (Cypripedium candidum). We will end the program by looking at some of the rare plant species found in the St. Croix River watershed. Derek Anderson is a botanist with the Minnesota Biological Survey, MN DNR. His primary focus is monitoring and surveying rare plant species in… |
04/16/2019 | FamilyMeans, Stillwater | |
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Classical Music with Bakken Trio and Z Puppets
Classical Music with Bakken Trio and Z Puppets Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Mar 30 - Apr 18, 2019 For those who have always loved classical music and those who want to make a deeper connection: experience classical music through new ears and eyes with the highly acclaimed performers from The Bakken Trio and Z Puppets Rosenschnoz. Each event in this series will present one of the four movements of From the Monkey Mountains by 20th century Czech composer Pavel Haas. Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm- Movement 1: Landscape Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 pm- Movement 2: Coachman & Horse Thursday, April 11at 6:30 pm - Movement 3: Moon & I Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm - Movement 4: Wild Night In each hour long event, audiences will: learn about Haas through Z Puppets’ toy theater presentation of his life, from his early inspiration to his tragic death in the Holocaust get tips from The Bakken Trio on key details to listen for in the music hear The… |
03/30/2019 - 04/18/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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Gunflint Burning with author Cary Griffith
Gunflint Burning with author Cary Griffith Presented by Marine Community Library at Marine Village Hall Apr 18, 2019 Gunflint Burning is the story of the dramatic events around the Ham Lake fire of 2007, one of the most destructive wildfires in modern Minnesota history. Author Cary Griffith will lead us through key events of the fire as it unfolded, transporting us to the front lines of an epic struggle that was at times heroic, tragic, and sublime. Free. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. |
04/18/2019 | Marine Village Hall, Marine on Saint Croix | |
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Museum of Civilization at Saint Croix Falls
Museum of Civilization at Saint Croix Falls Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and St. Croix Falls Public Library at St. Croix Falls Public Library Apr 15 - Apr 20, 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. |
04/15/2019 - 04/20/2019 | St. Croix Falls Public Library, Saint Croix Falls | |
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Fix-it Clinic
Fix-it Clinic Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Apr 20, 2019 Get household items fixed and learn valuable repair skills at the Stillwater Public Library’s upcoming Fix-It Clinic. Bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices, furniture and more and receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to troubleshoot and fix items. A program of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/20/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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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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Shadow Big Read with Author Andrew Post
Shadow Big Read with Author Andrew Post Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at Lion's Tavern Apr 10 - Apr 24, 2019 What are the darker possibilities of life after Year Zero? Local sci-fi and horror novelist Andrew Post will lead two Wednesday night discussions about life after the end of world and how it is depicted through post-apocalyptic fiction and film. A signature cocktail will be available. Suggested Reading List: The Road (novel and film), The Book of Eli (film), Zombieland (film), I Am Legend (novel and film), Dawn of the Dead (film, 2004), Children of Men (film), 28 Days Later (Film), War of the Worlds (film, 2005), Independence Day (film). |
04/10/2019 - 04/24/2019 | Lion's Tavern, Stillwater | |
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Dr. Mike Osterholm - “Bad News Mike”
Dr. Mike Osterholm - “Bad News Mike” Presented by ArtReach St. Croix and Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Apr 25, 2019 Infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale. Drawing on the latest medical science and hard-earned epidemiological lessons, Dr. Mike Osterholm’s recently published book, Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs, explores in detail the resources and programs we need to develop if we are to keep ourselves safe from infectious disease. Only by understanding the challenges we face can we prevent the unthinkable from becoming the inevitable. Dr. Mike Osterholm is Professor and Chair in Public Health, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, and an adjunct in the Medical School at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs a 2017 book which details pressing infectious disease threats and prevention strategies, including global flu pandemic as a major concern. Dr. Osterholm is… |
04/25/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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Celebrate Earth Day with Dan Chouinard
Celebrate Earth Day with Dan Chouinard Presented by Marine Community Library at Marine Village Hall Apr 26, 2019 Join in a rollicking community sing-along of your favorite river and earth songs! Dan is well known as a pianist and accordionist and writer of hit shows for public radio and stage. He grew up in Lindstrom and has a deep commitment to the St. Croix Valley. This evening will leave you uplifted and even more in love with the St. Croix and our beautiful earth. Free. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsors: North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area and St. Croix River Association. |
04/26/2019 | Marine Village Hall, Marine on Saint Croix | |
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Public Bird Banding
Public Bird Banding Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Apr 26, 2019 Join Carpenter Nature Center's expert bird banders every month as they catch, band and release songbirds on our Minnesota campus. Banding runs continuously and visitors may come and go at any time. Donations of birdseed or suet are greatly appreciated in lieu of a program fee. |
04/26/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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Woodcock Walk
Woodcock Walk Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Apr 26, 2019 Visit Carpenter Nature Center's WI Campus to learn about the world of the American Woodcock. WI-DNR guest speaker, Missy Sparrow, will share fascinating details about the lifestyle and conservation outlook of these bizarre long-beaked birds. The program will begin with an indoor presentation, which will be followed by a walk through the darkening prairie trails to observe the acrobatic mating displays of male Woodcock. |
04/26/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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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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Midnight at the Masquerade
Midnight at the Masquerade Presented by The Murder Mystery Company in Minneapolis at Stillwater KC Hall Apr 27, 2019 The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires' Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It's up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires' Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder. The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in Stillwater and surrounding areas… |
04/27/2019 | Stillwater KC Hall, Stillwater | |
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Victorian Tea at the Historic Courthouse
Victorian Tea at the Historic Courthouse Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse Apr 27, 2019 Enjoy a delicious 5-course tea catered by Scheel's Catering and learn about the history of tea in the beautiful setting of the historic courtroom at the Washington County Historic Courthouse. 2019 Program: Tea-ology: Facts, Stories & Traditions What is tea? What are the types of tea? Where is it from? Learn the answers to these questions and enjoy fun historical facts and stories surrounding tea with guest speaker, professional chef and tea expert Joy Sorich of Cup of Joy. Arrive early or stay late to shop beautiful quilted items by the Courthouse Quilters and premium organic loose leaf teas by Cup of Joy. Tour the exhibits and 1900's county jail or peruse the displays of the Historic Courthouse China Collection in the courtroom. Seating for the event begins at 11:30 a.m. This event always sells out, be sure to make your reservation soon! All proceeds benefit the Historic Courthouse Restoration… |
04/27/2019 | Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater | |
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Outdoor Skills Expo
Outdoor Skills Expo Presented by St. Croix River Association at Interstate State Park - Wisconsin Apr 27, 2019 Whether you are preparing for the next global pandemic, planning an epic National Park adventure or just trying to survive your next family car camping trip, this event is for you. The Outdoor Skills Expo will help you prepare for surviving the great outdoors through hands-on workshops, presentations and activities for the whole family such as compass 101, geocaching and firebuilding. Presented by the St. Croix River Association with activities from the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Wisconsin Interstate Park and other partners. This event is part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/27/2019 | Interstate State Park - Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls | |
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Friends Spring Book Sale
Friends Spring Book Sale Presented by Friends of the Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Apr 24 - Apr 27, 2019 Book lovers and bargain hunters are in for a treat when the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library host their Annual Spring Used Book Sale. The Book Sale is the Friends' most important fundraiser, and proceeds go to support the collections and programs at the library. A preview sale will be offered to members of the Friends group only on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Not a member? Join at the door. The book sale will open to the public on Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27. Bag sale all day on Saturday! |
04/24/2019 - 04/27/2019 | Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater | |
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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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Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Presented by St. Croix Ballet at Stillwater Area High School Apr 26 - Apr 28, 2019 Come enjoy the classic ballet fairy tale performed by the students of the St. Croix Ballet! Sleeping Beauty, one of the world's most enduring and beloved fairy tales, tells the story of Princess Aurora who has an evil spell cast on her by the angry and wicked fairy, Carabosse. The Lilac Fairy, the fairy of wisdom, triumphs over the evil fairy leaving Aurora to sleep for 100 years only to be awakened by the kiss of the Brave Prince who follows the Lilac Fairy to the palace where the princess sleeps. Aurora and the Prince are married surrounded by Aurora's fairy tale friends and the Good Fairies who have bestowed the gifts of inner beauty on the Princess. |
04/26/2019 - 04/28/2019 | Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater | |
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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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St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Anthony Kearns
St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Anthony Kearns Presented by St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra at St. Patricks Catholic Church May 05, 2019 The St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj, leads guest artist Anthony Kearns in concert at St. Patrick's Church in Hudson, WI. Kearns is an internationally acclaimed soloist who charms audiences with his crooning voice and captivating personality. Mr. Kearns has performed in the most prestigious venues around the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. He has performed for three U.S. presidents and for Pope Francis at a pre-Mass Concert in Philadelphia. He took American television audience by storm in 1999 as a member of the wildly-popular PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors which he continues to tour with twice a year. The UWRF Community Choir will also sing on this concert with the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra. There is a dinner with Mr. Kearns following the performance for donors who reserve space with Kris Tjornehoj prior to April 20. Call 715-410-7410 for further information. |
05/05/2019 | St. Patricks Catholic Church, Hudson | |
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Comic Books: Parallel Universes
Comic Books: Parallel Universes Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Apr 04 - May 11, 2019 Discover the cultural connections and modern mythology found in the combination of visual and textual storytelling in Comic Books: Parallel Universes. St. Croix Falls-based Shoop Sculptural Design brings popular comic book characters into a new dimension. In addition, independently published comic books by local artists are reminiscent of the “Dr. Eleven” comic books found in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, the 2019 book selection for NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. |
04/04/2019 - 05/11/2019 | ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater | |
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Wisconsin Bird Hike
Wisconsin Bird Hike Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center May 11, 2019 Join the St. Croix Valley Bird Club on a morning hike on our beautiful WI campus. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. |
05/11/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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13th Annual Brewers & Bourbon Bazaar
13th Annual Brewers & Bourbon Bazaar Presented by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club at St. Croix Boat & Packet Co May 18, 2019 This is Stillwater's original beer tasting event and this year we're adding a few spirits to the menu. We believe this to be one of the best in the Twin Cities and attendees and brewers agree. It was started and is hosted by the members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club as a way to raise money for our many service projects. We'll once again be aboard the Avalon Riverboat overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River in historic downtown Stillwater on Saturday, May 18th. The boat does not leave the dock during the event giving attendees flexibility to come and go as they need. Your ticket gets you 4 hours to sample some of the best and newest regional beers and spirits poured directly from the brewers. In addition, you get a commemorative pilsner glass, a food item and delicious cheese by the Bass Lake Cheese Factory. Participants love the… |
05/18/2019 | St. Croix Boat & Packet Co, Stillwater | |
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Spring Wildflower Walk Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center May 18, 2019 Join retired DNR Naturalist Jyneen Thatcher on a hike through our scenic trails looking for woodland spring ephemeral wildflowers. Dress for the weather and comfy walking shoes. |
05/18/2019 | Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings | |
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Stillwater Half Marathon
Stillwater Half Marathon Presented by Run Stillwater at Pioneer Park May 25, 2019 This picturesque Half Marathon course takes its participants along the beautiful Gateway Trail for the first eight miles and through the streets of scenic residential Stillwater, Minnesota. The 10K route follows the last 6.2 miles of the Half Marathon course and the 5K course begins at Browns Creek Park. All three races share a common finish line at scenic Pioneer Park overlooking downtown Stillwater, the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge and the new St. Croix Crossing bridge. Registration required at runstillwater.com! |
05/25/2019 | Pioneer Park, Stillwater | |
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Local Love Thursdays
Local Love Thursdays Jan 17 - May 30, 2019 Rediscover your hometown! Discover Stillwater, the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, and the Main Street Independent Business Association are excited to announce the Local Love Thursdays Campaign! Participating stores, restaurants and pubs will be open until 8 pm (most restaurants and pubs longer) many with deals and discounts. We encourage both visitors and locals to embrace this rare gem of a downtown we have here. #locallovethursdays #keepitlocal#myhometown |
01/17/2019 - 05/30/2019 | Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater |