| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Gardening with the Master Gardeners: What to Do When Things Go Wrong in the GardenPresented by Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud at Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud May 21, 2013 We all find ourselves in situations where things go wrong in the garden. It leaves us wondering: what happened, what do I do now, and what can I do to avoid this in the future? This session will identify ways to deal with issues when things go wrong and help prepare you for future seasons. Presented by University of Minnesota Extension, Master Gardeners of Stearns County.
Additional gardening information can be found at www.extension.umn.edu, and, for more information about the Master... | Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud | 05/21/13 | St Cloud |
| Photography Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 05/22/13 | Clearwater |
| Needlework Nights | Great River Regional Library System | 05/24/13 | Belgrade |
Studio PassesPresented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center September 1, 2012-May 31, 2013 No Registration online, to obtain a studio pass please call 320-257-5928, or stop in at the Visual Arts Center offices.
Studio passes provide unlimited access to available studio space for experienced artists or those who have taken a class. Studio Passes give experienced artists the opportunity to work independently and utilize the facility and equipment during open studio hours. Studio Passes are a great way for artists to get work done on their own schedule! Firing in... | Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center | 09/01/12- 05/31/13 | Saint Cloud |
| Needlework Nights | Great River Regional Library System | 05/31/13 | Belgrade |
Clay Fairy House/Toad Adobe Sculpture ClassPresented by Art As You Like It at Art As You Like It March 28-May 31, 2013 Learn to construct and embellish your very own clay fairy house using soft low fire earthen ware clay. All tools and supplies are provided. You can even paint your creation the same day. Projects will be fired and ready to pick up in about 3 weeks. Classes are scheduled by individual reservation. Click on the ticketing information and you can select a date and time that works with your family or group.You must plan a bit ahead, as our reservation system requires at least 24 hour advance... | Art As You Like It | 03/28/13- 05/31/13 | Waite Park |
SUMMIT: Rural Arts and CulturePresented by Rural Arts and Culture SUMMIT June 5-June 6, 2013 BUILDING CULTURAL CAPITAL: CONNECTING RURAL ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION, EXCHANGE, CRITICAL DIALOGUE AND CELEBRATION
A gathering of arts/culture makers, organizers, educators, and supporters who are committed to further developing the richness of life in rural America
We’ll learn, share, talk, party and recharge — so we’re set to go home smarter, better connected, and more inspired to do our work
EARLY BIRD Registration Ends April 30,... | Rural Arts and Culture SUMMIT | 06/05/13- 06/06/13 | Morris |
Ballroom Dance Party Every FridayPresented by StudioJeff January 11-June 7, 2013 Group dance lesson from 7pm to 8pm. Individuals as well as couples are welcome to attend. All ages from teen to retirees are welcome to attend.
Dance party from 8pm to 10pm. During the party we dance to DJ music. Come and enjoy fox trot, waltz, tango, swing, cha cha, salsa, merengue and other types of ballroom dancing. We even do some line dancing.
All skill levels are welcome--beginners, intermediate, and advanced. | StudioJeff | 01/11/13- 06/07/13 | Saint Cloud |
Theatre Camp - Charlotte's WebPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Sauk Rapids - Rice Middle School Community Arts Center June 3-June 7, 2013 All your favorite characters are here to help save the radiant and terrific pig, Wilbur. Students will love to perform this heartwarming story of friendship between a pig and brilliant spider.
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing in costume for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/03/13- 06/07/13 | Sauk Rpds |
| Needlework Nights | Great River Regional Library System | 06/07/13 | Belgrade |
| Richmond Library Presents: Sock Monkey Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Richmond |
Writers GroupPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Waite Park June 10, 2013 Share your writing with other writers at the library. Each meeting will feature a writing prompt to get your creative fire going and a theme selected for the following month to inspire your writing between meetings. Read a writing selection at the meeting for feedback. Each month's theme can be found on our events calendar or by calling the library. Adult. No preregistration required. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Waite Park |
Balloon TwistingPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Belgrade June 12, 2013 Learn the art of balloon twisting. Students will go home with a balloon pump, instruction sheet and 20 balloons in assorted colors so they can practice the skills learned. For Ages 8 and up.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Belgrade |
| Cold Spring Library Presents: Sock Monkey Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Cold Spring |
| Theatre Camp - Dora and Diego! | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/10/13- 06/14/13 | Sauk Rpds |
Theatre Camp - The Wizard of OzPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Sauk Rapids - Rice Middle School Community Arts Center June 10-June 14, 2013 Ages: 6-8
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of camp. Being able to read makes this camp a lot more fun! If your child has trouble reading - give Explorer Theatre a try. | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/10/13- 06/14/13 | Sauk Rpds |
| Sassy Sandals for Teens | Great River Regional Library System | 06/14/13 | Big Lake |
Celebration of the ArtsPresented by Avon Area Arts June 15, 2013 Bring your family and friends for a day of celebrating the arts! Artists exhibit,sell, demonstrate, and teach.
Musicians perform throughout the day. Free event,everyone is welcome!
Music Performances throughout the day, featuring: Sweet Papa Dave, Jazz Dot Combo, Gabe Noska, Ordinary Folks, Mikko Cowdery, BrakeAway, Chris Laumb,and Lisa Deguiseppi.
Held in conjuction with Avon Spunktacular Days! The City of Avon annual summer festival is the perfect setting... | Avon Area Arts | 06/15/13 | Avon |
Let's Do Tie-Dye!Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Cokato June 17, 2013 Join us and learn how to turn an every-day pillow case into a work of art! We will be dying pillow cases with Sharpie markers! Sharpie markers will give your case a really cool effect without the mess of normal tie dye. We'll also be learning about diffusion and solvents, chemistry class was never this much fun!! | Great River Regional Library System | 06/17/13 | Cokato |
Sock Monkey Workshop by Jen AnfinsonPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Big Lake June 17, 2013 In this FUN class, we will learn basic sewing techniques used to construct a sock monkey. An array of supplies make for a creative project where everyone goes home with a unique sock monkey creation. This two hour class is open to ages ten to adult. Kids under 16 will need an adult to assist them. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/17/13 | Big Lake |
Ask a Master Gardener Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud June 18, 2013 Ask gardening questions of the Master Gardeners of Stearns County who will be available to provide research based information from the University of Minnesota Extension. Additional gardening information can be found at www.extension.umn.edu, and, for more information about the Master Gardeners of Stearns County, visit http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/stearns | Great River Regional Library System | 06/18/13 | St Cloud |
| Library Earth Science Adventures | Great River Regional Library System | 06/18/13 | St Cloud |
Bruce the Bug GuyPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Rockford June 19, 2013 Displays of unusual and spectacular insects from around the world, combined with a variety of LIVE insects, spiders, scorpions and millipedes give participants a truly close-up and unique look at the amazing and hidden world of insects and arthropods.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/19/13 | Rockford |
Mississippi River Creative Writing WorkshopPresented by St. Cloud State University-SCSU- Special Events June 17-June 20, 2013 This 2-credit creative writing workshop features six fabulous visiting authors. Daily writing exercises will also be featured. No prior writing experience necessary....the class is pass/fail. For undergraduates/graduates/special students. www.stcloudstate.edu Registration line: 320-308-3936 | St. Cloud State University-SCSU- Special Events | 06/17/13- 06/20/13 | Saint Cloud |
| Terrarium Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Paynesville |
| Theatre Camp - Much Ado About Nothing | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/17/13- 06/21/13 | Saint Joseph |
Theatre Camp- NewsiesPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Sauk Rapids - Rice Middle School Community Arts Center June 17-June 21, 2013 Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting and choreography in between.) This special all-day class will broaden the acting, singing and dancing skills of campers as they prepare for a final performance for family and friends. Each student will wear one of GREAT's mainstage headset microphones on the final performance. | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/17/13- 06/21/13 | Sauk Rpds |
Focus on Photography with Chuck NorwoodPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association June 10-June 24, 2013 In this multi week workshop, learn composition, perspective and visualization. Learn what your equipment can do, how to get the most out of your exposure and how to process for the final print. | Great River Arts Association | 06/10/13- 06/24/13 | Little Falls |
Garden Art: Make A Fairy Garden House Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Paynesville June 25, 2013 Using found items, make an ornamental Fairy House for your yard or garden. Artist Jen Anfinson will guide you through making your own, unique creation out of scavenged and re-purposed items. All necessary supplies provided, free of charge, but participants are encouraged to bring items to help customize their Fairy House. Ages 14 and up. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/25/13 | Paynesville |
Discover Storigami Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Belgrade June 26, 2013 Stories + Origami = Storigami. Learn how to fold paper while enjoying stories told by Christine Petrell Kallevig, a professional storyteller and the author of five Storigami collections, including Nature Fold-Along Stories: Quick and Easy Origami Tales about Plants and Animals.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/26/13 | Belgrade |
| Teens Cook - Everything on a Stick - Picnic | Great River Regional Library System | 06/27/13 | Big Lake |
| Origami Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/27/13 | Paynesville |
Theatre Camp - Dorothy Meets AlicePresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Holy Angels Performing Art Center June 24-June 28, 2013 Ages 6-8
Two of literature's most famous young ladies meet when a boy puts off a book report till the last minute, then suddenly finds himself in a strange world somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. Now he has to unscramble the stories and help all our favorite characters – the Cowardly Lion, the Mad Hatter, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit, among others – to their destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen. This hilarious, adventuresome romp is... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/24/13- 06/28/13 | St. Cloud |
Landscapes Of LindberghPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association June 29-June 30, 2013 Artist John Heckman, who will teach en plein air (En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors) using the land surrounding Lindbergh State Park, Lindbergh History Center and the Weyerhaueser Museum on the west side of Little Falls. The students will work primarily in pastels, charcoal and drawing utensils.
June 29 & 30 $100
Saturday 8-12 (lunch 12-1) resume 1-4pm | Great River Arts Association | 06/29/13- 06/30/13 | Little Falls |
Theatre Camp - Dorothy Meets AlicePresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at CSB Benedicta Arts Center - Gorecki FamilyTheater July 8-July 12, 2013 Ages 6-8
Two of literature's most famous young ladies meet when a boy puts off a book report till the last minute, then suddenly finds himself in a strange world somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. Now he has to unscramble the stories and help all our favorite characters – the Cowardly Lion, the Mad Hatter, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit, among others – to their destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen. This hilarious, adventuresome romp is... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 07/08/13- 07/12/13 | Saint Joseph |
Theatre Camp - Dora and Diego!Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Holy Angels Performing Art Center July 15-July 19, 2013 Ages 5-7
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day! | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 07/15/13- 07/19/13 | St. Cloud |
Theatre Camp - Dorothy Meets AlicePresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Sauk Rapids - Rice Middle School Community Arts Center July 15-July 19, 2013 Ages 6-8
Two of literature's most famous young ladies meet when a boy puts off a book report till the last minute, then suddenly finds himself in a strange world somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. Now he has to unscramble the stories and help all our favorite characters – the Cowardly Lion, the Mad Hatter, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit, among others – to their destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen. This hilarious, adventuresome romp is filled... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 07/15/13- 07/19/13 | Sauk Rpds |
Theatre Camp - The Jungle BookPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Holy Angels Performing Art Center July 15-July 19, 2013 Ages: 8-14
This face paced story tells the tale of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves in the Jungle. When the evil tiger Shere Khan threatens the jungle animals, Bahgeera and Baloo must try to take Mowgli back to the village. Campers will love this story of courage and friendship as Mowgli helps the elephants, monkeys and wolves stand up to the tiger and take back their home.
Developing actors will be immersed in the production process from auditions to performing. Every... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 07/15/13- 07/19/13 | St. Cloud |
No School Like the Old SchoolPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association July 22-July 25, 2013 An Exploration of Old School Technology (the hand made object) and how awesome it can be with an artist's touch!
Mary Bruno and Heidi Jeub (Steadman) are teaming up to teach the rad realities of printmaking and book binding in this awesome 4 day workshop! | Great River Arts Association | 07/22/13- 07/25/13 | Little Falls |
Art Org Steamrolling Printmaking Presented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association July 25, 2013 Come to the Great River Arts and make a steamroller print! The ArtOrg Thousand Print Summer 2013 uses a small steamroller to make prints for both kids and adults. You check in, and get your materials, then sit down under the tent to cut up stuff to make your printing block. You give it to us, and we roll your block up with ink. Then, your inky block gets put on the runway with a piece of paper on top. We start up the steamroller and roll over it, and peel back the paper to reveal a wonderful... | Great River Arts Association | 07/25/13 | Little Falls |
Theatre Camp - The Jungle BookPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre at Holy Angels Performing Art Center July 22-July 26, 2013 Ages: 8-14
This face paced story tells the tale of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves in the Jungle. When the evil tiger Shere Khan threatens the jungle animals, Bahgeera and Baloo must try to take Mowgli back to the village. Campers will love this story of courage and friendship as Mowgli helps the elephants, monkeys and wolves stand up to the tiger and take back their home.
Developing actors will be immersed in the production process from auditions to performing. Every... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 07/22/13- 07/26/13 | St. Cloud |
Art of LindberghPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association July 27-July 28, 2013 Award winning watercolorist, Dan Mondloch, which will focus on capturing the essence of historic downtown Little Falls, using ink and watercolor wash as the primary medium. Each student will explore the city for a preferred vantage point, and sketch, then finishing the piece back at the Great River Art Center. | Great River Arts Association | 07/27/13- 07/28/13 | Little Falls |
Renaissance Kids Art CampPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association July 29-August 1, 2013 We believe that children should be able to develop their skills in an indepth class with great local artists, like Anne Meyer (Drawing) and Dan Mondloch (Painting). The students will explore the basics and push the limits, while using a variety of materials. | Great River Arts Association | 07/29/13- 08/01/13 | Little Falls |
Theatre Camp - Charlotte's WebPresented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre August 5-August 8, 2013 Ages 6-8.
All your favorite characters are here to help save the radiant and terrific pig, Wilbur. Students will love to perform this heartwarming story of friendship between a pig and brilliant spider.
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of... | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 08/05/13- 08/08/13 | Melrose |
Interiors of Lindbergh (Linden Hill)Presented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association August 23-August 25, 2013 Bahaman artist, Willicey Tynes will focus on the interior spaces within the historic Musser Mansion, on the Mississippi. This workshop will run Friday – Sunday, and the participants will stay the evenings at the home. This would be a wonderful opportunity not only to learn from the talented Mr. Tynes, but also to connect with other artists. The artists will work in acrylic and oils, and the subjects will be found in the interesting historical rooms of the mansion. | Great River Arts Association | 08/23/13- 08/25/13 | Little Falls |
Try It Tuesday'sPresented by Art As You Like It at Art As You Like It April 23-August 27, 2013 Have you always wondered what our studio is about, or how we go about creating projects? Are you new to fired arts like ceramic painting or glass fusing? Have you always wanted to try canvas painting, but don't know where to begin? Our try it Tuesdays are perfect for beginners of all ages! Choose to try pottery painting by painting on a basic mug, plate or bowl. Try Glass fusing by creating a suncatcher up to 3". Or try canvas painting on a canvas up to 6X8 in size. Classes are held... | Art As You Like It | 04/23/13- 08/27/13 | Waite Park |
Nature of Abstraction with Russell SharonPresented by Great River Arts Association at Great River Art Association September 14-September 15, 2013 The workshop will focus on the complex concepts of abstract painting, using acrylics and a variety of painting surfaces and techniques.The workshop will be scheduled for September 14 &15. This will happen during a unique art exhibit, by Russell Sharon, in the month of September. | Great River Arts Association | 09/14/13- 09/15/13 | Little Falls |
The Wood Firing ExchangePresented by Jorgenson Pottery at JD Jorgenson Pottery March 6, 2013-January 31, 2015 The Wood Firing Exchange is an International program dedicated to offering committed individuals opportunities in an intimate setting that broadens and nurtures their creative spirit through using native clay and wood firing. It also develops their creative spirit through using native clay and wood firing. It is an idea based on sense of place, community engagement and a focus on materials. The opportunities are designed for recent college graduates early in their development through... | Jorgenson Pottery | 03/06/13- 01/31/15 | St. Joseph |