The Sights & Sounds of the Civil War
with Vickie Wendel from the Anoka County Historical Society
Experience the Civil War through seeing an interpreter dressed in 1860s clothing, listening to the stories of the men who fought and the …
Category Archives: Legacy
Sights & Sounds of the Civil War & Vaudeville in Minnesota May 31-June 7!
Julie Johnson & the No-Accounts June 20-25
Tap your foot and learn about Minnesota history while listening to flutist Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts.
The group reinterprets folk music from the old North Woods and Minnesota pioneer songs, looking for the Upper Midwest’s equivalent to the South’s …
Libraries of Minnesota with Doug Ohman June 18 & 30
Doug Ohman, prominent Minnesota photographer, now turns his camera to Minnesota’s libraries, our most beloved institutions. Doug will discuss his newest book, Libraries of Minnesota, answer questions and autograph books. The book features several photographs of libraries throughout the Lake …
The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus June 4-10!
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Step right up and allow us to astound you with our magnificent glow-in-the-dark Ping Pong ball circus. Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals! All 100% Ping Pong Balls. Guaranteed to glow in the dark. …
Poetry & Jazz with Mark Vinz June 28
Award-winning poet Mark Vinz will read his poetry accompanied by renowned jazz musician David Ferreira on keyboards and Jeremy Cahill on bass.
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Tuesday, June 28
3 p.m. - Twin Valley Living Center
6 p.m. …
The Face on the Barroom Floor May 19-21
The Face on the Barroom Floor by Henry Mollicone tells two tales, separated in time but parallel in characters and theme as the face of beloved Isabelle and Madeline appear in the life of both Larry and Matt. There’s never …
Sean Emery Circus Arts June 13-17!
Through performing and teaching juggling and other circus arts, Sean Emery combines a great introduction to ‘Antic Arts’ in a way that will challenge audiences to also think about their character and passion in life.
Meet Sarah Susanka May 20 & 21!
Not So Big: The First Step in Sustainability
Learn to reduce your ecological footprint.
Join us for a presentation and Q & A with Sarah Susanka – architect and cultural visionary. Ms. Susanka is leading a movement that is redefining …
The World in Your Hometown May 18-24 with Larry Swenson
The World in Your Hometown with Larry Swenson is a program filled with music, high energy, culture and movement! It combines lively international children’s songs with cultural information, and a message of respect, tolerance and understanding of people who might …
FREE Oral History Workshops May 9, 10 & 11!
Oral historian for the past 30 years, Minnesota author Barbara Sommer will cover the steps involved in carrying out an oral history project.
Learn to preserve your family, community or organizational history from a Minnesota history and oral history expert!…
