Category Archives: Events

Quick Reminder: ArtReach St. Croix Birdhouse Auction

ArtReach St. Croix Event:

“Thursday evening the birdhouses will fly away. “

Tickets still available. $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

birdhouse_artreach“When you attend the Birdhouse Auction, you support the regional arts marketing work of ArtReach St. Croix which includes StCroixSplash.org, Take Me to the River and other projects. Plus, you get to come to a very lively auction to see the artists’ creations.”

 

Auction Tickets

Check your calendar, invite a few friends and get your tickets.
http://www.artreachstcroix.org/birdhouse/

Save the Date – Relax, Shop and Connect

You can help to raise $$ for School Readiness/Preschool scholarships!

Hastings School District #200Mark your calendar—Thursday, April 30, 4-6 p.m. at the Onion Grille.
Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar.

Relax! Enjoy a few hours raising money for a great cause.

Shop! Shop various vendors for early Mother’s Day gifts or for yourself.
Silent auction items include a football autographed by Coach Jerry Kill; a Zach Parise Wild jersey; a 3 day, 2 night stay at Waldheim Resort in Finlayson www.waldheimresort.com

Connect! Learn about various groups and organizations who provide services in Hastings.
• Tickets: Presale, $5. At the door, $8. Purchase your tickets at Tilden Community Center, 310 River Street.
• Donate items for the silent auction. Contact Early Childhood programs Coordinator Angie McGinnis, amcginnis@hastings.k12.mn.us, 651-480-7678 with your donation or for more information.
• Spread the word! Please consider displaying the flyer in your place of business. Invite your peers and colleagues to join you at this event.

Early Childhood Fundraiser Information

LL Scholarship Fundraiser flyer 2015

 

Save the Date – Cabin Lessons Book Launch

Spike Carlsen“Hello friends,

I’d like to invite you to the launch of my new book—CABIN LESSONS: A Nail-by-Nail Tale: Building Our Dream Cottage from 2x4s, Blisters and Love (Storey Publishing).

I’ll talk about the joys and calamities that Kat, the family, and I encountered while building our cabin on an eroding cliff on Lake Superior, using a smudged piece of graph paper as a blueprint.”  Spike Carlsen

May 6th, 7:00 p.m., at the Stillwater Public Library’s Margaret Rivers Room.

See more

LeDuc Historic Estate Third Sunday Series: Author Visit & Music

Sunday, April 19,2015, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ken MartensAuthor Ken Martens will talk about writing, read passages from his book and answer questions. He will be followed by folk musician, Larry Carpenter.

Treats will be served between the two events.

Reservations are requested and may be obtained by calling 651-437-7055.

The cost for the evening’s entertainment is $15 per person.

Book description excerpt: “Minnesota’s early territorial days were exciting and filled with hope for the future, but many dreams were broken before they were ever realized as settlers met untimely deaths in tragic ways. The St. Croix earned its nickname the “River of Graves” when watercraft were dashed against hazards like Death Rock…”

Please visit Dakota County Historical Society for more information.

Jack’s Back Door Cafe Touring Theatre

From the back door to the kitchen table.

The play “Jack’s Back Door Cafe” was inspired by the idea of a friend bursting through the back door to relate an encounter with nature.

Drawing on stories collected from the community, playwright Ed Moersfelder has woven a tale of community, spiritual connection and our relationship with the natural world.

 

 

Jack's Back Door CafeTheatre Premier: Apr 17, 2015: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Fri) St. Croix Festival Theatre

Please visit St Croix Festival Theatre and ART Reach for complete dates and more information.

 

2015 Art Along the Willow – Call for Artists

Art Along the Willow

Willow River State Park – Art Along the Willow

June 7, 2015 10 am to 4 pm
Wisconsin State Parks Open House – no fee to enter the park

“Fine arts & crafts fair held in one of Wisconsin’s prettiest state parks. Storytelling, children’s craft area, train rides, and silent auction. Park sticker not required this day only…”  Read More

Stroll through the park and see over 40 booths of many fine arts and crafts. Musical groups will provide free entertainment. A special craft tent will be available for children. Visit Website

Exhibitors may register and pay your non-refundable booth fee of $40 per 12′ x 12′ booth at www.aaw.eventzilla.net by May 1. After May 1, the fee increases by $10.00 per booth. You may buy no more than two booths. Booth locations will be pre-assigned. After you register and pay, you will be e-mailed a confirmation. Vendors will receive a lunch coupon.

Sales are scheduled from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

For more information please email aawwrsp@gmail.com or call (715) 386-9340.

Vendor Sign-up

 

 

Saint Paul Art Crawl – Support HPAAC Member

art crawlHPAAC Member, fused glass artist, Gerie Thelen will be participating in the Art Crawl April 24 – 26.  She will be on the 5th floor of the Rosmor Building.

Please visit her website to view some of her work: Just Me Geralyn and Glass

Excerpt from Saint Paul Art Crawl:

“Recognized for its tremendous success, the Saint Paul Art Crawl has become a model arts event that is emulated in cities across the country…

The Art Crawl has evolved from a fun weekend art event, to a framework for creating and fostering important, interdependent relationships between the arts community and the city itself…” Read more

More info: Saint Paul Art Crawl

Help A Minnesota Maker Succeed (HAMMS)

Geralyn ThelenAn HPAAC Member, fused glass artist, Geralyn Thelen has her first TV debut on Channel 4!

Geralyn Thelen is featured on a commercial for the HAMMS Event. Please visit CBS Minnesota  to view the video and read the article.

Check-out Geralyn Thelen’s website Just Me Geralyn & Glass

HAMMS Event is a one day Market supporting local Entrepreneurs and their wares.
[and there’s a twist… one vendor will win up to $5000 in ticket sales and donations!]

One Day Only: Saturday, April 11, 2015 10 am to 4 pm

Schmidt Artist Lofts — 900 West 7th Street | St. Paul | 55102