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Crafting and other events at the Princeton library
TESTIFY: A Virtual Conversation Join people from across the state of Minnesota virtually on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 pm for an evening of conversation with Justice Alan Page and his daughter, Georgi Page-Smith to discuss the TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today Exhibit. Photographs of selections from the family’s extraordinary collection are currently touring ECRL’s library branches. Please visit our events calendar at ecrlib.org or talk to staff for...
Annual North Artists Studio Crawl to be held May 4-5
One of the first signs of spring is near, as the North Artists Studio Crawl takes place Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The North Artists Studio Crawl has 25 artists this year that will be exhibiting original artwork in seven open studios in the north suburban communities of Anoka, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Nowthen and Oak Grove. Watch for signs to direct viewers, and a printable map is available online at www.rumriverart.com/north-studio-artists-crawl/. Maps are located at each studio, and Rumriver Art Center. ...
Two local arts groups win grants from CMAB
The Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) has awarded a total of $218,421 in support of 29 regional arts projects, including two in the Elk River area. They are: • Rum River Art Center, $8,000, for expanding the Senior Art-Reach program series of outreach classes for older adults ages 55+ held from June 2024 to March 2025 at the Elk River Senior Center and at the St. Michael Library. • SOAR Regional Arts, $7,200, for SOAR Troup traveling performances held at area long-term care facilities between October 2024 and May 2025 in St. Michael, Otsego, Albertville and Rogers. Funding for these grants is provided through an appropriation from the Minnesota Legislature with money from the state’s general fund, and its Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund created by the voters of Minnesota.
St. Michael event hosts 35 crime/thriller authors
On April 20, the St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Friends of the Library hosted a Crime, Coffee and Donuts event at the St. Michael City Council Chambers. The event was a collaboration between the Friends of the Library and the Twin Cities Sisters in Crime chapter. The Friends of the Library, which is a nonprofit organization that supports the library and the community, hopes to host the event annually. Thirty-five Minnesota authors gathered with their crime, thriller, mystery, paranormal, or other works. ...
MontiArts taking art show applications
MONTICELLO — MontiArts is currently accepting applications from local artists to participate in its annual Community Art Show. The deadline to apply is May 31. The show will run from June 14-26 at MontiArts’ downtown location, at 213 West Broadway. Applications are open to artists over the age of 18 and work can be in any medium at any size. ...
Untamed Mushrooms Author at Cambridge Library
Cambridge Public Library welcomes Minnesota author Michael Karns and long-time professional food stylist for commercial photography and culinary consultant, Lisa Golden Schroeder to discuss their book, “Untamed Mushrooms.” This event will take place at the Cambridge Public Library on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10 a.m. in the Great Northern Room. “Untamed Mushrooms opens” up the field, explaining how to seek, find, and cook wild mushrooms. Gorgeous full-color photographs and...
Monticello Wine Trail wineries celebrating wine week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Monticello Wine Week kicks off on Friday. The festival used to be a one-day event, but now they’re giving attendees more opportunities and ways to experience the wine. There’s even a golf tournament at Keswick Hall where each team is led by a local...
Cambridge summer concerts pays tribute to legendary acts
Not only will the city of Cambridge’s annual Concerts in the Park be filled with local cover bands, this year’s lineup leans heavily on tribute bands, with three acts paying homage to legendary bands or groups of bands. As has become the norm, half of this year’s performances...
Unleashing your inner garden designer
Join us at the library on Saturday, May 4 from 10-11 a.m. for another edition of our Master Gardener Author Series. In this session, garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney shares his approach to crafting a personalized garden. Starting with the basics, he’ll help you better understand your landscape, offering practical tips and tricks to design a garden that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle. Through three design archetypes, he shares the building blocks to creating your perfect outdoor space. Plus, get a sneak peek at the hottest new Minnesota-hardy plants for 2024.
Friends of Cambridge Library presents annual meeting, local author visit with Allen Eskens
You’re invited to the Friends of the Cambridge Library Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. All are welcome. There will be refreshments and the first 50 people will get a gift bag, so don’t be late. The doors open at 5:30pm and the meeting will...
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