Opening Night Reception: “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical”

Dream team of Minnesota artists, writers and musicians come together to create a very original musical.

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“Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!,” a new musical theater production running for one week in Hastings begins tomorrow night, June 1 at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the show. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased online.

This new musical was written by Greta Grosch and features the music of Jimmy Kennedy and Joe Weismann (of “The Smarts”). It is based on the real life experiences of Hastings residents Janet Letnes Martin and artist David Cook.

“Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical” will feature: Roxanne Britz, Shana Eisenberg, Robbie Mancina, Tina North, Gail Ottmar, Wendy Short Hays, Janet Paone and Edward Williams.

“We have reworked the show, from the opening moments, to the final scene. We have rewritten, revisioned and renewed, and are eager to share our new, improved version with you. All the ticket information is on our new website. Hope to see you at the HASTINGS ARTS CENTER,”

Please visit “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical” for complete dates and ticket information.

Limited run in Hastings, MN, June 1-5, 2016. More info

JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Wed, June 1 – Opening night reception after the show.
Thu, June 2 – Lemonade served at the matinee.
Fri, June 3 – Post show discussion with the cast/creators.
Sat, June 4 – Lemonade on the lawn between shows.
Sun, June 5 – Closing performance.

Solo Artist Exhibition at BreakAway Arts

In conjunction with “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!,” BreakAway Arts will be holding a Solo Artist Exhibition: David Cook

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 26th 4-9pm

The exhibit will run until June 8.

There will be Wine, beer and lemonade available

Café Gallery at BreakAway Arts
111 East 3rd Street
Hastings, MN 55033

This show is in support of “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!,” showing at Hastings Arts Center from June 1st-5th.

Get tickets for the musical

Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!

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Tickets are $20 each. Brown Paper Tickets adds a $1.69 service fee to each ticket.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! Cash, Check or Charge.

Greta Grosch Presents:
With support from the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.

“Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!” is a new musical written by Greta Grosch and featuring the music of Jimmy Kennedy and Joe Weismann (of “The Smarts”). Based on the real life experiences of Hastings residents Janet Letnes Martin and artist David Cook, “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!” explores the magical and often tangled intersection between the genius of art and the self-destruction of addiction.

Featuring a powerhouse cast of Twin Cities performers: Roxanne Britz, Shana Eisenberg, Wendy Short Hays, Robbie Manicina, Tina North, Gail Ottmar, Janet Paone and Edward Williams.

Performances run June 1 – 5, 2016, at the Hastings Arts Center.

NOTE: David Cook’s art will be on display in the lobby and is available for purchase.

Two Concerts this Weekend

The Hastings Arts Center will be hosting two concerts this weekend (May 14 & 15)

They are both wonderful events and very different from each other. If you need a warm place to go this week to stay inside during this incredible cold front, the Hastings Arts Center is where it’s at. “We promise we’ll have the heat on!”

Here are the details of each concert. Hope you can attend one or the other, or both

SATURDAY-MAY 14th–Annie Fitzgerald–Singer/Songwriter

7:30pm; $20 at the door; also purchase online at http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts.html

General seating; refreshments at intermission.

“Minnesota native, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald has been noted for her ability to empathize with the listener with her remarkable knack for writing songs that stick with you long after they’ve last played. Combining the most beloved attributes of fellow Folk-Americana Singer-Songwriters like Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin, Fitzgerald’s guitar-based songs and performances are a constant paradox of the striking and the subtle. Already heralded as an artist to watch by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame with just two records released to date, she is making her mark with a simple perspective and an irresistible style. After 10 years living in NYC, she and her family have relocated back to her roots to be close to family as they raise their young son. They’re enjoying their new-found sense of Minnesota space and freedom, and a new album is in the works. The gifted musicians Mark Keating (http://www.markkeatingmusic.com/) and Ben Woolman (http://benwoolman.net/) will be joining Annie for an evening of original songs and some favorite covers.”

SUNDAY, MAY 15TH–3:00pm, The WolfGang will perform pieces by Mozart and Beethoven on period instruments. This is a VERY unique opportunity to hear these instruments played by these musicians! $15 suggested donation at the door. Please come to hear something that is not often heard in our community.

“Parents, this is a great opportunity to show your budding young musicians these unique instruments playing music that was specifically written for them at the time.”

More info

“Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!”

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Dream team of Minnesota artists, writers and musicians come together to create a very original musical.

What do you get when you explore the magical, yet tangled, intersection between the genius of art and the self-destruction of addiction; set it to catchy music against a backdrop of vivid visual art; and deliver it via a powerhouse cast of performers? You get “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!,” a new musical theater production running for one week this June in Hastings.

Please visit “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical” for complete dates and ticket information.

Limited run in Hastings, MN, June 1-5, 2016

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Upcoming Concert at Hastings Arts Center

Singer/Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald will be performing on Saturday, May 14, 2016–7:30pm .

“A Minnesota native, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald has been noted for her ability to empathize with the listener with her remarkable knack for writing songs that stick with you long after they’ve last played. Combining the most beloved attributes of fellow Folk-Americana Singer-Songwriters like Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin, Fitzgerald’s guitar-based songs and performances are a constant paradox of the striking and the subtle.” Read More

Please visit Hastings Arts Center website for ticket information.

Summit Music Series presents a Young Artist Concert

We are excited about the Weekend concert as a part of the Summit Music Series. Some of the students from the Blessings Academy of Arts and Music as well as others from the surrounding region will be showcasing their work.

Join us on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2 PM for this great event at the Hastings Arts Center.

Summit Music Series

“The Summit Music Series (formerly Summit Artist Series) presents concerts and outreach events to audiences throughout Minnesota. Founded by violinist Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara, concerts are presented in venues such as churches, museums, schools, art galleries, assisted living homes and private homes. We hope to connect people from all walks of life through music… Read More

The Summit Young Artist Concerts were started to give student musicians (up to age 25) another performance outlet in beautiful settings. It’s always a thrill to hear young talent so keep an eye out for these special concerts that include any instrument and a wide variety of repertoire…” Read More

Hastings Arts Center
216 4^th St E
Hastings MN 55033

The Big Read Theatre Tour

Festival Theatre to bring “The Grapes of Wrath” theatre tour to Prescott and Hastings as part of The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley

As part of The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley, St. Croix Festival Theatre is bringing a scene from production of “The Grapes of Wrath,” adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck, to Prescott and Hastings on Sunday, April 3.

The free public performances will take place on Sunday, April 3 at:

Prescott United Church of Christ, 206 Locust St. N., Prescott, WI at 3:00 p.m. Hosted by The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center and Prescott United Church of Christ
Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th Street E., Hastings, MN at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council and Pleasant Hill Library

The full production of “The Grapes of Wrath” will open Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Franklin Square Black Box in St. Croix Falls, WI, with performances continuing until April 24. Date, times and ticket information is available at www.festivaltheatre.org.

More information:

“The Grapes of Wrath” theatre tour – Prescott and Hastings

Festival Theatre to bring “The Grapes of Wrath” theatre tour to Prescott and Hastings as part of The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley

The free public performances will take place on Sunday, April 3 at:

Prescott United Church of Christ, 206 Locust St. N., Prescott, WI at 3:00 p.m. Hosted by The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center and Prescott United Church of Christ
Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th Street E., Hastings, MN at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council and Pleasant Hill Library

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Image credit: Dust bowl farmer raising fences to keep it from being buried under drifting sand. Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Arthur Rothstein, photographer. From the Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Hastings Arts Center Classes

Exciting Learning Opportunities

1) Oil Painting Workshop:

A half-day Oil Painting Workshop on Saturday morning, January 16th, 2016, 9:00 -11:30 am. The instructor is Dianne Ginsberg.
Class age: 9 and up.

Deadline to sign-up is January 13th

For information please follow this link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084fa8ae22a64-12day

2) Dave Youngren from Arts Aloft, LLC is planning to have a few of his ADULT PAINTING CLASSES in January at the Hastings Arts Center.
For more info on his classes and how to sign up, go to www.artsaloft1.com

Please contact Hastings Arts Center for more details.

“Rock the Church” Fundraiser

Featured bands: “Voltage,” “Afterburner,” and “The Coxmen.”

Saturday, January 23, 2016, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm at Hastings Arts Center.

Special guest Andy Langenfeld will be the Emcee for the evening! There may be a few other surprises throughout the night.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. – Donations will be accepted at the door.

Please plan to come and celebrate what we have already accomplished together this past year, but also what we can still accomplish by putting our resources together.

Let’s start out 2016 with a bang and….. Rock out!!

Fundraiser’s purpose: Raise funds for two major purchases for the main hall; a quality concert grand piano for the stage; and a house sound system.

Benefits: Students of Blessings Academy will be able to use a quality instrument for their studio performances. Outside artists of a high caliber would be attracted to perform on a quality instrument in Hastings. Any group needing sound would be able to arrive, plug in and play without too many challenges. The house sound system could also be used for recording sessions. These would benefit the community greatly in many ways and would be a win for everyone.

If you like music, and who doesn’t, please plan to attend this worthy fundraiser Saturday, Jan 23rd.

Hastings Arts Center