Celebrating Community Bands

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The River Valley Band will be presenting a concert entitled “Celebrating Community Bands” on Sunday March 5th at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School Auditorium.

Now in its 12th season, the River Valley Band of Hastings continues to deliver entertaining band concert programs to local audiences. This year’s program will also feature special guest artist trumpeter John Huth, a local favorite. “Celebrating Community Bands” will provide the audience not only with a program by the River Valley Band but also by the Rosemount Community Band. Consisting of almost 60 fine musicians, the Rosemount Band will be bringing their own wonderful program for the enjoyment of the audience. Both bands will join on stage for a finale that isn’t seen often, a 110-piece concert band.

So, mark your calendar for Sunday March 5 for “Celebrating Community Bands.”

Hastings Middle School Auditorium
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033

HPAC Writers Group – March

Blood Drive at HAC

It’s time to Give Blood!

The Hastings Arts Center will be the location for the Tuesday, January 17 Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and search zip code: 55033 or sponsor code: HAC

“Come give Jan. 1-31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting trip for you and a guest to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix! Includes travel, hotel, $500 gift card, pre-game activities and more! Terms apply; visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl”

Hastings Arts Center – Events Space
216 4th St. East
Hastings, MN 55033

Blood drive Jan 17th 2023

HPAC Writers Group – Jan 2023

A new year to explore the creative writing process with the HPAC Writers Group!

DUE TO WEATHER THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM

The HPAC Writers Group will meet on Tuesday, January 3, 6:30 pm, at the Hastings Arts Center. The group will meet in the performance hall. There is a stairway at the back leading to the balcony.

The group meets every month, September through May, on the first Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike Kelly (mdpkelly@icloud.com) to be added to our mailing list and to receive the monthly agenda.

Hastings Arts Center
Performance Hall Balcony
216 E. 4th St.
Hastings MN 55033

HPAC Writers Group – Dec

Come explore the creative writing process with the HPAC Writers Group!

This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday, 6 December at 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Arts Center.

The group meets every month, September through May, on the first Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike Kelly (mdpkelly@icloud.com) to be added to our mailing list and to receive the monthly agenda.

Our topic this month is “Character”. It’s importance and how we, as writers, create and present characters.

Hastings Arts Center
Performance Hall Balcony
216 E. 4th St.
Hastings MN 55033

Also, the Hastings Arts Center is hosting a special event on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 pm, The Spoken Word & Holiday Sing-along. Come and enjoy readings from classic and original works and lots of music!

2022 HPAC Fundraising Gala

Meet local artists and support the ARTS in our communities!

Will you be attending the HPAC Fundraising gala?

During this year’s “Friends Along the River” Fundraising Gala, local artists Connie Misener and Dale Lewis will be honored for their contributions to the arts. They have been chosen as 2022-23 Arts Heroes.

The Gala is scheduled for 5:30 on Sunday December 4^th at the Hastings Arts Center. You can purchase tickets, register for the Silent Auction, and donate by logging into www.HPAC2022.givesmart.com

Have you registered to bid?

The silent auction is OPEN for bidding! We have a silent auction with over 100 wonderful items, including various artworks, catered ethnic meals, healthcare products, gift baskets, sports tickets, games, books, date night packages and many other fun items. The auction closes promptly at 8 PM on the 4th. There is something for everyone!

Be sure to check it out and support the arts in the Hastings and Prescott community. We look forward to your continued support!

Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E.
Hastings MN, 55033

River Valley Band Christmas Concert

You’re invited to a Christmas Concert!

The next River Valley Band concert will be the Band’s annual Christmas concert to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday December 4th at the Hastings Middle School Auditorium.

The band will perform favorites such as Carol of the Bells, A Charlie Brown Christmas and other popular songs. This concert will also feature the Hastings Middle School “Spiral Singers” under the direction of vocal music teacher Cheryl Borgen who will bring their special holiday music to the program. They will bring musical joy with Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.

The entire community is invited to this free concert. For more information, please check River Valley Band’s Facebook page.

Hastings Middle School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033

HPAC Fundraising Gala

You are invited!

The 10th Annual Hastings Prescott Arts Council (HPAC) “Friends Along the River” Fundraising Gala is scheduled for 5:30PM – 8:00PM on Sunday December 4th, 2022, at the Hastings Arts Center.

A light meal and refreshments will be provided to attendees. Tickets are limited to about 100, but online viewing and participation is free and open for everyone. There will be a 1/2-hour entertainment program beginning at 5:30 PM and a 1-hour livestreamed program at 6 PM with live music and up to date information on the arts in our community.

We also have a silent auction with over 100 wonderful items, including various artworks, catered ethnic meals, healthcare products, gift baskets, sports tickets, games, books, date night packages and many other fun items. The auction closes promptly at 8 PM. There is something for everyone!

You can purchase tickets, register for the Silent Auction, and donate by logging into www.HPAC2022.givesmart.com

The GiveSmart Home Page will direct your next steps:

To attend in-person and bid on auction items, press the “Purchase Ticket” button.
To participate in the silent auction and virtually attend the event, press “Sign in and Register” button at the top.
To donate, press the “Donate” button.
Be sure to check it out and support the arts in the Hastings and Prescott community. We look forward to your continued support!

Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E.
Hastings MN, 55033

Mirage Performing Arts performs “Verano”

You’re invited!

We wanted to share this upcoming event with you at the Hastings Arts Center this weekend!

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase yours today!

MIRAGE Performing Arts will bring their performance titled “Verano,” a program of music for lovers. Pianist Rie Tanaka and cellist Jesse Nummelin will play a diverse music selection while ballet dancers Yuki Tokuda and Jarod Boltjes perform Tokuda’s theatrical, narrative choreography.

DATE:
SUNDAY, November 13th, 3:00pm

LOCATION:
Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St. E
Hastings, MN 55033

River Valley Band Concert

Don’t miss today’s concert!

The River Valley Band will be performing a Veterans Day Concert on Sunday, November 6 at 1 p.m. at the Hastings High School Auditorium. The band will be performing a joint concert with the 204th Army Band from Fort Snelling, MN.

The River Valley Band of Hastings, under the direction of Thomas Maeck, retired Eagan High School Director of Bands, is kicking off its 12^th concert season with a special Veterans Day Concert. To make it even more special for the audience, the band will be performing a joint concert with the 204^th Army Band from Fort Snelling MN. Read More

Everyone is welcome and freewill donations will be accepted.

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