Unique oil workshop in Hastings!

You are invited to participate in an exclusive 2-day workshop with Artist Neil Sherman.

Noted Grand Marais plein air oil painter Neil Sherman will be teaching a workshop in Hastings, MN on June 25 & 26th!

“What I strive to capture in my paintings is the feeling of a particular day. Each day is different, especially on the north shore of Lake Superior where, often, every couple of hours can be different. Those days or hours may never be repeated again, so capturing the essence is important so that people who have known those days and hours can remember and others who have not known can be transported there via the painting.” Read More

The cost is $100 for one-day Sunday the 25th, $150 for Sunday and a half day Monday the 26th. The class will be outdoors, with Evansen Art Studio as a backup in case of poor weather.

Anyone interested can contact Andy Evansen at evansenartstudio@gmail.com or call Neil directly at (612) 716-5733.

Meeting location:
Evansen Art Studio
202 Second Street East
Hastings, MN

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“Art’s Art” Exhibit

Don’t miss BreakAway Café presentation of “Art’s Art!”

This exhibit features the works of local artist and former Hastings Senior High School art instructor, Art Nordstrom.

Exhibit Dates: June 6 – July 2

“Art’s Art” is a wonderful collection of landscapes, cityscapes and countryscapes painted by local artist and former Senior High School art instructor, Art Nordstrom. This exhibit highlights some of the places Art has traveled including the Florida coast, the rocky mountains and western North Dakota in addition to beautiful local scenes.

BreakAway Arts & BreakAway Café – A Fitness Center for Creativity.
Artistically Delicious Café, Arts Events, Arts Education and Galleries in Hastings, Minnesota

BreakAway Arts
111 East 3rd St, Hastings, MN 55033

For more info contact:
Mecca Page at 651-437-3779 or MeccaPage@BreakAwayArts.com

“Art’s Art” Exhibit & Reception

You are invited to Art Nordstrom’s Opening Reception on Saturday, June 10 from 5 – 8 p.m.!

BreakAway Arts is featuring the “Art’s Art” Exhibit at BreakAway Café.

Exhibit dates: June 6 – July 2

“”Art’s Art” is a wonderful collection of landscapes and country scapes painted by local artist and former Senior High School art instructor, Art Nordstrom. This exhibit highlights some of the places Art has traveled including the Florida coast, and rocky mountains and western North Dakota in addition to beautiful local scenes.”

For more information please visit BreakAway Café

BreakAway Café
111 3rd St E
Hastings, MN 55033

Rhubarb Festival

On June 3, 2017 at 10 a.m., the Friends of LeDuc & Historic Hastings will sponsor their Annual Rhubarb Festival.

“Rhubarb will reign as the main feature of this event – bunches of fresh rhubarb, potted rhubarb plants and baked rhubarb treats will all be offered for sale.”

There will be demonstrations on how to use various herbs in salads and cooking and suggestions for which herbs to include in your own garden to provide sanctuary and food for bees and butterflies.

This family event also offers an opportunity to engage in art projects, story time, games and walks in the woods.

The LeDuc chickens will be providing their usual entertainment and visitors may encounter costumed entertainers as well.

The LeDuc house will be open for guided tours at scheduled times and rates, information available at www.dakotahistory.org

The LeDuc Historic Estate is owned by the City of Hastings and managed by Dakota County Historical Society.

LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033

Photo Artist Reception

Join Photographer Christopher McLaughlin at a special Artist Reception!

The reception will be held at Hastings Arts Center on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be music, hors d’oeuvers and refreshments.

Artist Profile:

“My first experience with a camera was playing around with my Dad’s Polaroid I found in a closet when I was a kid. I couldn’t be separated from my first camera I got for Christmas when I was thirteen.

My interest lead me to a career as a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Coast Guard where I worked as a writer, photographer, news journalist. While in the Coast Guard I was able to work in Alaska, the Bering Sea and entire East Coast.” Read more

Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings MN 55033

Christopher McLaughlin

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Upcoming Events at Library

The Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, MN invites you to check out the following upcoming events:

Art Demo Tuesday: Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Tue, May 16, 4-6 pm

See a demonstration by a local artist.

The Jolly Huntsmen

Wed, May 17, 1-3 pm

Put a little oompah in your life with local German polka band the Jolly Huntsmen and enjoy light refreshments.

UFO Minnesota–Watch the Sky

Thu, May 18, 6:30-7:30 pm

Hear author Chad Lewis present some of the most amazing unidentified flying objects and alien encounters in Minnesota. Each year hundreds of people witness something in the sky that they can’t explain and experience encounters they believe are with extraterrestrial beings.

Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN 55033

For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library, and search calendar of events.

“Music on the River” Concert

You are invited to attend a River Valley Concert Band Event!

Go hear and enjoy the band perform a program of “Music on the River” at the Rotary Pavilion in Hastings, MN on May 20 at 4 p.m.

Director: Rufino Ochoada

Featured Soloists:

Trumpeter John Huth on Carnival of Venice
Flutist Rebecca Kuehl on Carmen

The concert is sponsored by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council

For more info, please visit River Valley Concert Band Facebook page

UPDATE: Due to impending rainy and very chilly temperatures (49 degrees), the venue for the River Valley Band concert (May 20) has been officially moved to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at 400 West 9th St. in Hastings. The start time will be the same (4:00pm).

New Location: 400 9th St W, Hastings, MN 55033

Please follow River Valley Band’s Facebook page for updates.

Meet the Author – Rowan Glaser

You are invited to meet Author Rowan Glaser on April 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and April 27 at 7:00 p.m.

These events are part of the Break Away Café Author Series which include book readings, book signings and presentations.

Rowan Glaser
Motorcycles, Madness and Miracles
Raw and brutally honest testimony between veteran bikers at a Sturgis motorcycle rally, reveal the keys to personal freedom. Nearly everyone experiences trauma in their life – from shocking media coverage to living in a dysfunctional family. Many try to forget. Some try to forgive. Now let’s move from trauma to triumph together, with this heart opening story as your personal resource guide! Includes Toolbox filled with charts, questionnaires and articles by guest authors.

More info:
www.facebook.com/MCMMbook
www.MyBreakAwayCafe.com
www.BreakAwayArts.com

Meet the Author ● Book Reading ● Book Signing ● PowerPoint Presentation

April 22, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm &

April 27 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

BreakAway Café:
111 East 3rd Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Café 651-437-3739 Studio 651-437-3779

Meet the Author – Jon Oleson

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!!

What Legacy Are We Giving Our Kids?

You are invited to meet author John Oleson on February 23 at BreakAway Café.

What Legacy Are We Giving Our Kids? looks into the corners and crevices of American life—the everyday dynamics where Oleson sees legacies being created and why he suggests what we hand down depends on the values we display in front of our kids and our neighbor’s kids.

The Meet the Author event will include a book reading and book signing.

Thursday, February 23
7:00 – 8:30 Presentation

BreakAway Café
111 East 3rd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Café 651-437-3739
Studio 651-437-3779

More info: www.MyBreakAwayCafe.com and www.BreakAwayArts.com

HAC Exhibit – Featuring Dianne Ginsberg

You are invited to stop by the Hastings Arts Center (HAC) and view unique oil and acrylic paintings by local Artist Dianne Ginsberg.

The exhibit will run in February and March. The show can be viewed during HAC’s regular operating hours.

For more information please contact HAC.

Hastings Arts Center
Blessings Academy of Arts and Music
216 4th Street East
Hastings, MN 55033

Phone: 651-437-4320