FREE Concert featuring Duo Harmonia Piano Duo-Heart Tales CD release

Presented by Blessings Academy of Arts and Music at Hastings Arts Center

May 20, 2022

Founded in 2008, Duo Harmonia (formerly the Basgöze-Pinto Piano Duo) have been performing regularly in and around the state of Minnesota, USA. They have frequently been invited to perform in concert series such as the MacPhail Center for Music Spotlight Series (Minneapolis, MN), Schubert Club Court Room Series (St. Paul, MN), Thursday Musical Artist Series (Twin Cities, MN), and Central Michigan University School of Music Alumni Concert Series (Mt. Pleasant, MI). Recipients of a MacPhail Artist Development Grant – funded by The McKnight Foundation – Duo Harmonia recorded their first CD, Harmonia, in 2018. DUO HARMONIA will be selling their latest CD, Heart-Tales, at the concert. A freewill donation to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center is welcomed and appreciated.

Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - May

Presented by RSG Development at Washington County Fairgrounds

May 21 - May 22, 2022

Now in our 9th year - bigger and better every year!! Come join our Huge Outdoor Flea & Crafter Market held once a month May thru Sept. at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area!! (Located just south of Hwy 36 on Hwy 15, also called Stillwater Blvd. Over 100 vendors and crafters with an offering of everything from A to Z!! Find antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, tools, sports, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, food, arts and crafts, new, old, local fresh produce and much, much, more. Awesome food vendors on site too! FREE admission and parking. Find us in the South Parking Lot area of the Fairgrounds. Visit our website for more information and like us on Facebook @ Stillwater Flea Market to get up-to-date information.  

Romance Book Club (Online)

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library

May 24, 2022

This month's theme: historical romance. At the end of our meeting, we'll choose a date and a theme for next month. All ages, genders, and reading interests are welcome! Please register by using your full name and email address to receive the Zoom link.

Scenic Broadway Street History Stroll

Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse

May 14 - May 28, 2022

Each stroll will be about 45 minutes and include some stair climbing along a mile-long route offering beautiful views and history highlights. These tours are not handicapped accessible. Routes will include uneven staircases, pavement and sidewalks, traversing light terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear athletic shoes. Advance registration is required.

Photo Essay by Ne-Dah-Ness Rose Greene

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library

Mar 31 - May 31, 2022

“I intend to put communities in control of their stories and in positions to feel safe so we can discuss our traumas and find ways to heal together.” – Ne-Dah-Ness Rose Greene Through powerful photographic portraits, Greene raises awareness around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Each subject has a story that gives voice to those forced forever to be silent. “Through art, we heal, seek hope, and stand in solidarity.”

Know Factor Trivia at Lift Bridge Brewery

Presented by Lift Bridge Brewing Co at Lift Bridge Brewing Co

Mar 02 - Jun 01, 2022

4 rounds of questions,multiple choice so all to play! Max 6 persons per table/team 1st place $25 Gift Card, 2nd place 3 crowlers, 3rd place bag of popcorn! This is a  Socially Distanced SAFE event. Your server will come to your table for your order. All questions will be answered through an app on your phone! The brewery is a nice BIG open space and we have lots of room so teams will be spread out!

Cli-Fi Book Club - Parable of the Sower

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

Jun 02, 2022

Have you cracked open a cli-fi book or two since 2016 when ArtReach originally hosted the Cli-Fi Book Club as part of the NEA Big Read? (It's okay if you didn't!) Whether you are an avid cli-fi reader or this is your first book, you are welcome to join us to fully imagine the ways that life can be altered by climate change using contemporary fiction as our guide. Our monthly book discussions will begin with Parable of the Sower, an acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel by legendary, award winning author Octavia E. Butler. When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full or dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. The Cli-Fi Book Club will meet on the ArtReach lawn (weather permitting) so be sure to bring a chair or blanket.

Why Read Poetry with poet Lee Kisling

Presented by Hudson Area Library at Hudson Area Library

Mar 24 - Jun 09, 2022

Lee will bring poems by various poets to be read aloud and discussed. The purpose is to share some excellent modern poems that are not widely known and to talk about what makes them fine examples of the craft of poetry. Imagine that! Thursday, March 24 Twelve modern poems and why they are great. Participants will receive handouts with the poems and some  biographical information about the poets. By “modern” it is meant from 1930 to today. Some of these fine poems you have never heard! Thursday, April 21 Twelve great poems by women poets. You already know about Emily Dickinson, but there are many great poems written by women and we will read some of them and talk about why every line counts and how word choices reveal that mysterious thing called voice. Thursday, May 12 What’s the deal with Billy Collins? He makes us grin, laugh, sometimes tear…

Food Truck Extravaganza 2022

Presented by Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce at Washington County Fairgrounds

Jun 18, 2022

The very popular Food Truck Extravaganza community event takes another bite out of Stillwater when it returns on June 18th, 2022, at the Washington County Fairgrounds! Bringing the Greater Stillwater Area good food and good moments! SO MUCH MORE THAN FOOD, COME FOR THE FUN! Take your taste buds on a tour of tasty eats paired with family fun and community flavor! Family friendly, safely executed outdoor entertaining event includes: 35 food trucks Beer and Wine Tent Expanded Marketplace of Local Products & Services Live Music & Entertainment Kid's Activities    

Birds, Trees, River - Considerations of the environment

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

May 19 - Jun 25, 2022

Birds, Trees, River – Consideration of the Environment brings together three artists whose work tells hauntingly beautiful stories of the environment and the effects of climate change on different aspects of our biome. Join us for extended gallery hours and free programming on Thursdays at 6:30pm in June. June 2: Climate Fiction Book Club - The Parable of the Sower June 9: Greg Lecker Artist Talk June 16: Tanya Piatz Artist Talk June 23: Charlotte Schuld Artist Talk Thursday evening gallery activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thank to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Live Music Saturdays at Thor's Hard Cider Taproom

Presented by Thor's Hard Cider at Thor's Hard Cider

Apr 16 - Jul 02, 2022

From acoustic to rock to pop to classical saxophone, every Saturday there will be music for your ears and cider for sipping in the taproom! When Mother Nature allows, we will be jamming out on the patio. No reservations are needed - just bring your cider pals and enjoy some of our favorite local musicians. APRIL 16:  TWO RIGHT BRAINS from 2-5PM APRIL 23:  MATT BROWNE from 2-5PM APRIL 30:  WADE SNAKE from 2-5PM MAY 7:  JOSHUA J. SCHMIDT from 3-6PM MAY 14: WADE SNAKE from 3-6PM MAY 21: ROSÉ DAYS LINEUP 12-6PM MAY 22: CIDERMAKER SHOWCASE from 12-4PM MAY 28: PHIL BERBIG from 3-6PM JUNE 4: JOSHUA J. SCHMIT from 3-6PM JUNE 25: WADE SNAKE from 3-6PM JULY 2: JOSHUA J. SCHMIDT from 3-6PM Live music is FREE for all to enjoy! You must be 21+ to enjoy hard cider. Dogs are welcome (actually encouraged) on the patio! LIVE…

Stillwater 4th of July Celebration

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

Jul 04, 2022

Celebrate independence day in an All-American historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music in Lowell Park and Pioneer Park. Make a weekend out of it and stay overnight! During the day…shop Main Street, take a cruise on the river, ride the historic Trolley, eat ice cream or relax in one of our many parks. Stillwater has great viewing sites for the fireworks. Try Lowell Park/riverfront, Pioneer Park/bluff, or settle in while enjoying food and beverages on one of our many outdoor dining decks.      

Stillwater Lumberjack Days 2022

Presented by The Locals and Discover Stillwater at Downtown Stillwater

Jul 15 - Jul 17, 2022

SAVE THE DATE! July 15-17, 2022. More details coming soon!

Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - July

Presented by RSG Development at Washington County Fairgrounds

Jul 23 - Jul 24, 2022

Now in our 9th year - bigger and better every year!! Come join our Huge Outdoor Flea & Crafter Market held once a month May thru Sept. at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area!! (Located just south of Hwy 36 on Hwy 15, also called Stillwater Blvd. Over 100 vendors and crafters with an offering of everything from A to Z!! Find antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, tools, sports, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, food, arts and crafts, new, old, local fresh produce and much, much, more. Awesome food vendors on site too! FREE admission and parking. Find us in the South Parking Lot area of the Fairgrounds. Visit our website for more information and like us on Facebook @ Stillwater Flea Market to get up-to-date information.  

Prohibition Tour

Presented by RiverTown Tours at Forge and Foundry Distillery

Jun 08 - Aug 03, 2022

Walk through Stillwater’s role in prohibition. Learn about the bootleggers, “soda” shops and speakeasies of the prohibition era. This tour will also provide a prohibition cocktail making class, where you will learn the history of two prohibition cocktails while learning how to make it. Guest must be 21+. Duration - 1.5 hours.

Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally

Presented by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club at Chestnut Plaza

Aug 14, 2022

Come RIDE the BRIDGES & MAKE MEMORIES THIS SUMMER! We're back for our 2nd annual epic event in the beautiful St. Croix Valley. We had an awesome event last year and have increased ride support and rest stops this year to enhance your day. Choose from five route options: 10, 25, 45, 70 and a 75 mile Gravel Challenge. Rides for all skill levels and each route offers spectacular views! After your ride, meet up with friends and family in North Lowell park in downtown Stillwater. Enjoy live music and refreshments along the St. Croix river. More details HERE  

Toast, Taste & Paddle

Presented by Wahoo Adventures and Thor's Hard Cider and Arcola Mills Historic Foundation and Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards

Jun 25 - Aug 21, 2022

Your day starts at Saint Croix Vineyards for breakfast, a wine spritzer, and a vineyard tour. Off to the beautiful 1847 Arcola Mills historic mansion for a scenic backwaters kayak tour on the St Croix River.  Back on shore, we will enjoy a river view lunch while sampling the SCV wines and Thor's ciders.  The Arcola Mills Historic Foundation board members will be providing historic home tours as well. We are close to Stillwater, but you will feel a million miles away from civilization. All gear, food, wines, ciders, guided tours, and dessert.

Live Music Saturdays at Saint Croix Vineyards!

Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards

Jun 04 - Aug 27, 2022

From 1:00pm-4:00pm, enjoy live music on Saturday afternoons at Saint Croix Vineyards!

Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour

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

Sep 07, 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

Stillwater Farmer's Market

Presented by Stillwater Farmer's Market at Stillwater Veteran's Memorial

Jun 11 - Sep 24, 2022

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Enjoy an assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties. We have several new vendors that you will enjoy meeting and trying their products. Follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stillwater-Minnesota-Farmers-Market/104646769583889?fref=ts

Bedtime Stories (As Told by our Dad) (Who Messes Them Up)

Presented by St. Croix Festival Theatre at St. Croix Festival Theatre

Sep 16 - Sep 25, 2022

Bed Time Stories (As Told by our Dad) (Who Messes Them Up) by Ed Monk September 16-25 | Auditions for any local youth happening in May! It's Dad's turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur instead, and Rumpelstiltskin helps turn all that pesky gold into straw. You may think you know your fairy tales, but not the way Dad tells them.

Live Music at PD Pappy's

Presented by PD Pappys at PD Pappys

May 06 - Oct 01, 2022

Come down for live music on the patio every weekend! Check PD Pappy's website for more details and band schedule. https://www.pdpappysonline.com/events

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

Stillwater Fall Craft & Gift Show

Presented by RSG Development at Stillwater Area High School

Oct 22, 2022

150 CRAFTERS AND VENDORS! We have something for everyone at our 6th Annual popular Stillwater High School Craft Show - Halloween, fall decor, Christmas decor and gifts, beautiful clothing, jewelry, home decor, sweets and treats, candles, heath & beauty, essential oils, ceramics, baby, toddler, children’s, quilts, gourmet dips, wood crafts, fused glass, kitchen, art work, paintings, wood turnings, signs, hand-crafted gifts - and so on and so on!!  See you there, always a great show - bring a friend and start your holiday shopping. Be sure to share out Facebook event with friends and family!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1755263711344326/

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/

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…