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Embrace Art, Theater, and Local Celebrations

Farewell July!

burning man sculptureVisit Orange Dragon Art Gallery to discover new art

Be the first to view this special “All Things Black and White” Exhibit

Meet the artists and find out how they interpreted the theme during the opening reception on Friday, August 12 from 5 to 7:30 PM

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

“Build a Little Free Library”

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center while promoting literacy.
Attendees will be invited to help with assembly construct 8 Little Free Libraries.
Saturday, July 30th from 10-12 p.m. More Info

Enjoy a Black Dirt Theater’s presentation of the Wizard of Oz

“There’s no place like home

A magical, musical adventure, this new production includes the beloved songs from the classic cinematic tale — with a twist and a few surprises along the way.” More info

Friday, July 29 | 7pm Opening Performance
Saturday, July 30 | 7pm
Sunday, July 31 | 2pm
Wednesday, Aug. 3 |
7pm Thursday, Aug. 4 | 7pm

View a Minnesota Classical Realist Painters Exhibit at Hastings Arts Center

This exhibit features works by Twin Cities artists Dyan Padgett and Carrie C S Kleinberger. Come see landscapes, portraits, still lifes and imaginative realist pieces. Read More

Exhibit dates: July 15-August 20, 2016

Welcome August

Go to  Freedom Park to see “Our Greatest Treasures: National Parks” Art Exhibit

Featuring paintings by James Lawton

Throughout his extensive career as a field biologist artist, exhibit designer and muralist, James Lawton documents and interprets the wondrous scenes of our nation’s greatest treasures –our National Parks. Read More

Exhibit OPENING RECEPTION Sunday, August 7 from 2-4:30pm.

Exhibit Dates: August 1-31, 2016

Prepare for “Bruce in the USA”

The #1 Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band
Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM

The Hastings Area Rotary Club is hosting a concert at the Rotary Pavilion downtown. “Bruce in the USA,” a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band will be taking the stage at 8:00 and rocking the river.  Read More

A couple local artists will be performing prior to “Bruce” taking the stage.

All ages permitted to this event.

Tickets are non-refundable and the event will happen with rain or shine. If the event has to be cancelled for any reason, we will consider your ticket purchase a donation to the Rotary Club which will go towards community projects, scholarships, etc.

“We thank you for your support and would love for you to join us for this exciting new series!”