“Mountains, Dragons, and Hounds” Free Concert

You are invited to enjoy Stories in Music!

The Hastings River Valley Band will perform a free concert for the Hastings Community on Tuesday, Feb 20 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School Auditorium.

The concert will feature musical talent from the Minnesota State College Southeast in Redwing, Simley High School, and the community of Hastings.

The program is entitled “Mountains, Dragons, and Hounds” under the direction of Rufino Ochoada.

We cordially invite you to attend and enjoy our Stories in Music, made possible in part by grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Center, the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund, and the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.

Hastings High School
200 General Sieben Dr.
Hastings, MN 55033

For more information please visit Hastings River Valley Band Facebook page

Connections Concert

The River Valley Band is very excited about its next concert on October 24th where it will be sharing the stage in concert with the Hastings High School Wind Ensemble and with its special guest The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band of Red Wing. These bands will perform together under the theme “Connections Concert.”

This concert name is appropriate because these bands will be making musical connections which demonstrate that musicians of all ages can find fulfilling outlets for their musical talents.

The Hastings High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Jim Jacobsen, is made up of advanced musicians from Hastings High School who audition for membership and perform college level repertoire.

The River Valley Band, under the direction of Rufino Ochoada, is a community band made up of over 60 Hastings-area musicians ranging in age from junior high schoolers to retirees.

The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band from Red Wing, directed by Jim Kurschner, is a nationally famous musical organization specializing in the “British brass band” format of orchestral bands, meaning they utilize no reed instruments. They have performed in venues all across America and have recorded extensively. They are one of the premier brass bands in America.

This FREE concert will take place at the Hastings High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 24th at 7 p.m.

We invite the community to attend this free admission concert, made possible in part by grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund, Dakota Electric and the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.

For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleyband/

We hope to see you there!

“The Synod Senior Band” Concert

Join The Synod Senior Band for a special concert!

“Come and hear what seniors can do!”

The free concert will be at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 2 at 11 a.m.

This 90+ piece band, which was founded in 2005 by and is under the direction of Emmett Stark, is a music ministry to and for seniors. The band is endorsed by the Minneapolis Synod of the ELCA which provides rehearsal space at Westwood Lutheran in St. Louis Park. You may remember the band played at OSL some years back.

The band will perform a concert entitled “Marches and Musicals” giving the audience a wide-ranging program of parade and ceremonial marches plus Broadway and movie showtunes. “As we age, opportunities and the joy of working together on “teams” diminish. Concert bands, however, allow seniors the joy of “teamwork.””

“This will be a concert you won’t want to miss so please mark your calendar now. The concert will be open to the public so please invite your friends and neighbors to join you that day.”

St. Philip’s Lutheran Church
1401 15th St. West
Hastings, MN 55033

Songwriter’s Palette Live Music

You are invited to attend a series of Tuesday Night concerts at BreakAway Café!

May Songwriter’s Palette Live Music:

May 2nd – Brian Reilly

May 9th – Nathan James

May 16th – Tony Norgaard

The free concerts will be held at BreakAway Café on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 p.m.

BreakAway Café
111 3rd St E
Hastings, MN 55033

For updates and more information, please visit:

BreakAway Café or BreakAway Arts

“A Celebration of Music”

The Hastings River Valley Band invites you to “A Celebration of Music”

Don’t miss this community concert on Sunday, March 5!

This local band of 45 talented musicians has performed in the Hastings area for the last six years. Under the direction of Rufino Ochoada, the band will feature flute soloist, Rebecca Kuehl, in the performance of “Carmen Fantasie Brillante” by Francois Borne.

Selections in the program will also include:
Danse Carnival by Randall D. Standridge
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew by James Curnow
Shoutin’ Liza Trombone by Henry Fillmore
Rolling Thunder Concert March by Henry Fillmore
Rain by Brian Balmages

FREE concert – free will offerings will be accepted

Hastings Arts Center
216 4th Street East
Hastings MN 55033

Holiday Production and Sing Along

2nd annual Hastings Community Holiday Production and Sing Along

“Come gather as a community to sing traditional Christmas songs and warm your spirits during this most wonderful time of the year!”

Invite your entire family, all your friends & neighbors to this fabulous free production!

Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM

Prelude music begins at 3:30 PM

Hastings Arts Center
4th and Ramsey St
Hastings MN 55033

Free Event

Brass Octet Concert

“Reichenbach Posaunenchor” to perform in Prescott, WI

This Brass Octet from the Berlin-Brandenburg area of Germany will be performing a variety of music to include Bach, Vivaldi, Sprenger, and Schuetz.

The purpose of this concert is to promote fellowship through music.

Tuesday, October 4 at 7 PM

Prescott United Church of Christ
206 Locust Street N.
Prescott, Wisconsin

For more info: uccprescott.com – 715.262.5668

LeDuc Apple Orchard Concert Series

Week one of the Apple Orchard Concert Series begins tonight with the Selby Avenue Syncopators.

Have a piece of pie & listen to some great music!

Sunday night summer series 6:30pm-8:00pm

“Join the Selby Avenue Syncopaters for a summer evening of early jazz and blues known as Dixieland, hot, and traditional jazz from World War I through the 1920s and 1930s and into World War II.”

Enjoy the music of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, W. C. Handy, Louis Armstrong, Zep Meissner, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Hoagy Carmichael, Harry James, and more.

Selby Avenue Syncopaters

Sunday August 7, 6:30-8:30 pm

More info at LeDuc Historic Estate

Celebrate Start of Summer with Art and Music

Don’t miss great art and music in the local area!

Art in the Park Flags
Friday, June 24^th 6:00 pm – 8pm
Make a fun and colorful Art in the Park flag to celebrate Summer at Hastings Riverwalk!
Using stamps and inks, fabrics and hot glue sticks you will marvel at how easy it is to create a unique flag which may be hung in your own yard or in your home! More info

There will also be FREE Live Music by Banjo and the Bear!

Two Concerts at Hastings Arts Center:

Hastings Summer Strings Academy Concert
Friday. June 24^th 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Join Hastings Arts Center for this FREE Concert showcasing the talents of the Hastings Summer Strings Academy! More info
Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven
Saturday-June 25, 2016 7:00pm $10 admission at the door “After going to the Downtown Cruise-In, come get cooled off at this toe-tapping concert by this great group of fun folks!”

Needleworker’s Day – the Modern Interpretation of Historic Design 2017
Saturday, June 25^thJoin speakers at the LeDuc Historic Estate at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm. There will also be demonstrations and displays of pieces based on the designs of the Hastings Needlework Company. Read more

Tea and scones served throughout the day. All guests will be given a select sampling of stencils not shared before for their use on their own projects!

FUTURE FEATURED EVENT: Sanctuaries – Churches, Homes & Gardens 2016 Tour

Save the Date: July 9 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This fundraiser is for the benefit of scholarships for youth who are interested in any of the art forms. The tour focuses on the theme of Mid-Century Modernism & Modernism. Tour 1 mid-century church, 3 modern homes (all at least 50 years old) and 5 amazing gardens. Some sites will host workshops (POLLINATOR GARDENING, FLOWER ARRANGING, FUN WITH HERBS) and the tour includes other examples of modernism to admire curbside.

Advance tickets at $20 are available until July 8 online and at the following locations: Hastings YMCA, BreakAway Arts in Hastings, MN and the Orange Dragon Art Gallery (ODG) in Prescott, WI.

EVENTS IN PROGRESS

Solo Artist Exhibition at BreakAway Arts

May 26th through July 2nd – Featured Artist Exhibition: David Cook

“Art that will move, excite & Challenge You.” There will be Wine, beer and lemonade available. Read More

Special “Colors of Summer” Exhibit

Ongoing FREE Exhibit at the Orange Dragon Art Gallery thru July 24^th

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00. More info

Outdoor River City Sculpture Tour of FREE public art!

Original sculptures created by regional and national artists are now on display in Hastings and Prescott.

This FREE public art will be up all summer long. Read More

Art, Music, Theater and Much More

There are many events in our communities. Here is just a short list.

Outdoor River City Sculpture Tour of FREE public art!

Original sculptures by local artists are now on display in Hastings and Prescott.

All artwork for this exhibit was created by regional and national artists. The pedestals are sponsored by local business and groups.

This FREE public art will be up all summer long.

Special “Colors of Summer” Exhibit

Art exhibit at the Orange Dragon now thru July 24, 2016.

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00. More info

Hastings Arts Center Summer Concerts

Voltage in Concert with special guest Sons of Vengeance

“Come hear these talented high school kids rock the arts center and also say farewell to some members who are graduating and will be pursuing further endeavors.”

Saturday-June 18, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. $10 admission at the door More info

Rosemount Art Blast

Rosemount Area Arts Council will begin its week-long Art Blast on June 18 with an Art and Author Book Fair. Other events include:

Melodrama titled, “The Kidnapping of Miss Prunella Pettigrew: or, she has time on her side.”

Wine and Canvas Night, Acoustic Jam in the Park, Photo Contest, and Bluegrass Festival!

Check out their full schedule at http://www.rosemountarts.com/Events.html

Hastings Music in the Park Concert Series

Next FREE concert at Levee Park: Gypsy Mania Hot Club Quartet – Swing Jazz

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. More Info