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OHS staging Coachella-inspired 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
SHOWTIMES “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs at 7 p.m. May 2-4, and 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at Owatonna High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating is limited to 96 per show. To reserve tickets, visit owatonnaactivities.com/ticketing 99acfee6-e5da-4ac4-9b42-0d36c3e8c86e For his third time directing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Erik...
Three ERHS students earn 2024 Minnesota YAM Awards
Elk River High School artists earned recognition at the 2024 Minnesota Youth Art Month Student Exhibition “Dream in Art.” This juried exhibition celebrates the artwork of some of our state’s most talented elementary, middle and high school students with artwork on display at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minnesota. Senior Violett Funk earned the Honorable Mention Award. Junior Jersey Bauer and freshman Anne Aaron each earned Achievement Awards and their artwork were a part of the Youth Art Month display at the National Art Education Association Conference held at the Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN April 4-6. March is Youth Art Month and it is a celebration of the visual arts. The state-level program provides a platform for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences including problem solving, creativity, observation and communication. Additional exhibiting ERHS artists are Alexander Ebert, Riley Hora, Robert Hora, Leah Skogquist-Berg, Levi Holmgren, Liz Bryan, and Lee Struwve.
The Retrievers take to the air to improve their success finding lost dogs
As a volunteer case manager for The Retrievers, Nicole Fredrickson usually is leading searches for lost dogs. She spent Saturday afternoon with her own dog, Marcie, hiding out under a tree in a rural Rice County cemetery waiting for the sound of a faint buzzing and a speck to appear in the sky. It was part of a weekend of training exercises for volunteers with The Retrievers, a nonprofit network...
Mark Your Calendars: Rice County Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 18
The Rice County Master Gardener Volunteers are preparing for their annual Plant Sale, which will be held on May 18, 2024. The event is set to take place at the 4-H building in the Rice County Fairgrounds, starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 2:00 PM, or when all plants are sold.
OAC welcoming local artists for Steele County Art Exhibition
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES The Owatonna Arts Center is accepting submissions for the Steele County Art Exhibition until May 3. The show will run May 5-26. Exhibitors must be adult residents of Steele County or members of the Owatonna Arts Center, and may submit up to three original pieces. Visit oacarts.org for registration form and a full list of guidelines. 2891cf71-42b2-4b71-89c0-88dcdb4435d0 ...
Get to Know the Minnesota Legacy Of Hope Creamery Butter
There’s an old saying that says “they don’t make it like they used to”. And basically, that refers to the fact that technology has advanced in certain areas. The advancement was to improve the product's outcome or make the process of creating it easier. Let’s take...
New headliners to take the stage in August at SCFF
Keeping things new and exciting continue to be a top priority for those running the Steele County Free Fair, and this year organizers once again have set out to bring unique experiences to their guests. On Wednesday, the SCFF announced the concert lineup for the 2024 grandstand. This year’s musical entertainment on the big stage includes up-and-coming country star Hailey Whitters (Wednesday night), rock ‘n roll icons cover band Snake Oil (Thursday night), and Nashville star Chris Janson (Friday night). ...
Shuttered bowling alley has new owner
About 15 years ago, Ryan Burr stood behind the counter and handed out bowling shoes at J & J Bowling Center in west Faribault. There was no way of knowing that one day he’d purchase the business. J & J later became Faribowl, the bowling alley attached to Basher’s Sports Bar & Grill that closed for repairs last summer. Those repairs are finally getting done and the bowling alley and restaurant are both being renamed to J-Mo’s Bowl. Ryan and his wife, Amanda Burr, officially...
Parables of Jesus told via skit comedy in BA musical
Several Biblical stories will be brought to life through a series of comedic skits and an overarching narrative at Bethlehem Academy this weekend. High schoolers and middle schoolers are taking the stage in Bethlehem Academy’s spring musical, “Godspell, Jr.” The musical focuses on the parables of the Bible and follows the metamorphosis of Judas, who betrayed Jesus. “I actually go from being the most supportive of Jesus to the least...
Big 9 Music Festival returns home
Tears welled in the slightly reddened eyes of Ben Beaupre as members of the Faribault High School Concert Choir began to remove pieces of their performance robes. The choir had just finished its performance in the Big 9 Music Festival, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in the city it was born. The Big 9 Music Festival is a 13-hour event that brings together students from across the Big 9 Conference,...
Chris Janson’s Coming to 2024 Steele County Free Fair Grandstand
Think summer! The Steele County Free Fair has announced the artists that will appear on the grandstand stage this August -- and it's gonna be another country music party in Owatonna. 2024 Steele County Free Fair Grandstand Lineup. TUE 8/113: Classic Antique Tractor Pull. WED 8/16: Hailey Whitters. THU 8/17:...
'Poems in a box' program debuts in Northfield
If you roam around Northfield in April, you may stumble upon boxes of poems in various locations. Rolled-up papers featuring poems and illustrations are offered free for people to take and enjoy. The goal is to celebrate poetry during April, National Poetry Month, although the boxes may still be available into the first week of May. Northfield has boxes at the Library, Mercado Local, Imminent Brewing, KYMN/The One radio station,...
St. Olaf class hosts concerts, website celebrating Somali music
After years of research and community engagement, St. Olaf College assistant professor of music Rehanna Kheshgi and her students are helping bring Somali songs to life for a new generation by launching a website and hosting a pair of concerts. With the support of a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Kheshgi has led creation of a website that features Somali songs recorded by well-known artists and research on the tradition behind the music. ...
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