Give to the Max – HPAAC

As the GiveMN effort approaches, we ask that you consider giving to HPAAC!

Our organization, with the help of artists, lovers of the arts, and community support help us give back to Hastings and Prescott.

We provide scholarships for students to continue music and art lessons; investor in the Orange Dragon Art Gallery; we support the local writers guild in Hastings; not to mention numerous events with the River Valley Band and concerts at Hastings Arts Center.

Please #giveMN and #giveHPAAC #supportthearts

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Hastings-Art-Council

2020 Call for Public Art – Outdoor Wall Mural

Here’s an opportunity for local artists:

“The Public Art Task Force is now accepting proposals for an external wall mural, to be located on the north-facing wall of Hastings Family Services, located at 301 Second Street East. The theme of the project is “Our Growing Diversity: Welcoming the Future.” Interested Artists should review Call for Art and mural spec sheets.” Read More

Deadline for Entries: Friday, December 6, 2019, 4:30 p.m. CST

Call for Public Art Proposals

Wall Mural Specs and Details

Please visit City of Hastings website for more information.

Questions? Contact Staff Liaison: Lee Stoffel at 651-480-2344 or via email at lstoffel@hastingsmn.gov

Upcoming Free Events About Town – Hastings, MN

Are you looking for some fun events that include music, poetry, and ginger bread art?

Check out these upcoming events:

Speed-Friending

“Join us for a fun and quick way to meet new people. Speed-friending is like speed-dating, but platonic. Whether you’re new in town or just looking for more cool people to hang out with, come by for a fun evening.”

Wednesday, November 14

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Spiral Brewery, 111 2nd Street East, Hastings

Singer/Song Writer Annie Humphrey

Enjoy music and poetry that honors Native American culture performed by singer and song writer Annie Humphrey.

Saturday, November 17

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th St. E., Hastings

Bells of the Bluff

Ring in the holiday season by listening to the Bells of the Bluffs handbell ensemble. Stick around after the performance to learn about and try your hand at bell playing.

Sunday, December 9

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: Regina Senior Living, 1175 Nininger Road, Hastings

Gingerbread House Contest and Display

Enter your own creation or come to enjoy the display and vote for your favorites. Pick up rules and registration forms in advance at the Library’s interim location at Westview Mall.

December 13-20

Location: Pleasant Hill Library, Interim address: 1355 S. Frontage Rd., Suite 200, Hastings

Shrek The Musical

Come enjoy some ogre-sized fun with this fairy tale adventure!

Be prepared to laugh until you’re green in the face!

Jul 27, 2018 – Aug 05, 2018

Shrek The Musical- at Hastings Middle School! Read more

As you know the location of Shrek has changed from the Hastings HIGH School to the Hastings MIDDLE School at 1000 11th St. W; Hastings, MN 55033. Please be sure to remind anyone that you typically go with that it is at the Middle School!

With this, the number of tickets that we typically sell each night, is the number that we have in the space, so the number of tickets that we will have available at the door will be limited!

Get your tickets ahead of time online or at the Hastings YMCA if you know when you are going to be joining us.

Tickets

“Thursday Musical” Community Concert

Hastings Arts Center and HPAAC are proud to host a Thursday Musical Community Concert.

Minnesota’s finest classical musicians in concert will present:
Max Radloff on piano, Mary Kirchner mezzo-soprano, and Jim Reilly accompanist.

Sunday, November 20^th 2:00 pm at the Hastings Arts Center

Thursday Musical is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in the Twin Cities. Founded in 1892. Its mission is to celebrate our area’s wealth of artistic musical talent by featuring local classical musicians in concert. Thursday Musical presents three concert series: the Thursday Morning Artist Series, the Home Concert Series and the Community Concert Series. The Thursday Morning Artist Series presents concerts twice a month in beautiful Antonello Hall at MacPhail Center for Music. The Home Concert Series presents intimate concerts in the homes of Thursday Musical members. In the Community Concert Series, partners with local churches, community centers and retirement communities to bring our artists across the metropolitan area. To learn more about Thursday Musical programs, please visit thursdaymusical.org, or call 612-333-0313

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Free Community Concert

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

Presentation at LeDuc Historic Estate

The City of Hastings is committed to preserving its historic resources, including homes, churches, commercial buildings, landscapes, bridges, archeological and geological sites.

According to the website, hastingsmn.gov “there are approximately 170 locally designated properties in the City of Hastings. Some of the properties are in historic districts and 63 are on the National Register of Historic Places.”

Justin Fortney, City Planner for the City of Hastings works with the citizen volunteers who make up the Heritage Preservation Committee (HPC). On August 9, Justin will speak to The Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings about the function and history of the HPC.

He will also talk about the 36th Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, to be held September 7-9 in Hastings.

The public is invited to attend the presentation at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the LeDuc Historic Estate.

Presentation: Tuesday, August 9 at 7 p.m.
LeDuc Historic Estate

Save the Date – Relax, Shop and Connect

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

Mark 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

Announcing Hastings Arts Center Grand Opening

The grand opening weekend of the new Hastings Arts Center will be:

Friday night, April 10^th with doors open at 6:30 pm

Saturday April 11^th from 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday April 12^th from 12:00pm-5:00pm

Come enjoy a full weekend of live music, class demonstrations, art displays and tours of the newly renovated Hastings Arts Center. Registration for summer sessions will also be available.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, April 10th

6:30 pm: Doors Open 7:00 pm: Banjo and the Bear
8:15 pm: Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven

Reserve your FREE TICKETS at Brown Paper Tickets

SATURDAY, April 11th

(9:00am-5:00pm) Mini Concerts, summer registration, tours throughout the day
9:30 am: Early Childhood Music Sample Class (registration preferred)
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Sample Music Lessons by Blessings Academy teachers
2:00 pm-4:00 pm: Gesture Drawing Demo by Jason Daum and Sample Music Lessons by Blessings Academy of Arts and Music teachers 7:30 pm: Doors will reopen at 7:30 pm for the Hastings High School Vocal Jazz and Jazz Music Ensembles.

Advance tickets available at Hastings High School, or pay at the door.

SUNDAY, April 12th

(12:00 pm-5:00pm)
12:00 pm: Doors Open 1:00 pm: Honors Middle School Orchestra Performance with special guests Terza Tuoni, a Luther College string quartet 1:45 pm: Early Childhood Music Sample Class (registration preferred)
2:30 pm: Mini Concert in atrium
3:30 pm: River Valley Band Community Concert

Contact Hastings Arts Center at 651.437.4320 or hastingsartscenter@gmail.com for more information

216 4th Street East, Hastings MN 5033

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