Join us for these programs happening in March, made possible by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds!
Visit one of the following library locations to enjoy a cultural program provided to you by a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund created by the Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution.
Andrew Walesch's tour "Best of the Great American Songbook"
Enjoy singer/pianist Andrew Walesch's wonderful jazz crooner interpretations of the great composers of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and American popular songs, including Jerome Kern, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and more! Learn more about the history of this music while relaxing at the library. This event is welcome and open to everyone of all ages!
Dates:
March 3rd - 10 to 11 AM - Long Prairie
March 3rd - 3 to 4 PM - Little Falls
March 7th - 6 to 7 PM - Richmond
March 8th - 6:30 to 7:30 PM - St. Cloud
March 14th - 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Waite Park
March 16th - 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Royalton
Building your Audience, Branding & Social Media with Scarlette Revolver
4-session virtual series exploring strategies to:
-Cultivate your audience
-Find a niche for your work
-Build a personal brand
-Promote and sell work through social media
Scarlette Revolver practices as a performing artist, visual artist, and tattooer. A self-proclaimed jack of all trades and master of none. A peculiar combination of a daydreaming adventurer and an organized spreadsheet lover. They are an arts entrepreneurship consultant and teacher; they also teach mindfulness & self-compassion as Hot Mess Mindfulness.
Co-sponsored by the Great River Regional Library and the Central MN Arts Board.
Dates:
Sessions held Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 5, 12, 19, and 26.
We will meet virtually via Zoom.
Register for this series now by clicking here.
Alcohol Ink Coffee Mugs
Alcohol inks are brightly colored dye-based paints that are most often used in creating free-flowing textures. They can be used alone in mixed media projects such as printing and stamping, jewelry making, fabric dying, and brightening up household objects. In class, you will experiment with alcohol ink and create a beautiful one-of-a-kind coffee mug to take home.
Date:
March 9th - 6 to 8 PM - Annandale
Register for this event by clicking here.
Beaded Kumihimo Keychain
Learn about Kumihimo, a Japanese form of braiding that was used for lacing armor. Now Kumihimo is used as an art form to decorate just about anything. You will create an intricate-looking braid that is surprisingly easy to master, and when you add beads, it makes the perfect accessory.
Date:
March 12th - noon to 1:30 PM - Little Falls
Register for this event by clicking here.
Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota
The 1930s were interesting times in our nation's history. The creation of economic programs to respond to the Great Depression had just taken place. Explore the legacy footprint that remains from the WPA, PWA, CCC, NYA, and the VCC in Minnesota with author/photographer Doug Ohman.
Date:
March 14th - 6 to 7 PM - Monticello
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Writing Workshop: What if? (Virtual Event)
Have you ever wondered: What if reality was different? If this stirs your curiosity, please join monthly writing workshops by local Writers & Artists Hedy Tripp and Vatsalaa Jha to explore your creativity and storytelling. Each month will cover a new theme around the same question: "What if?" We will begin by discussing the reality of today from our perspectives and from the stories we have been told in our own lives. Whether you are beginners or long-time writers, prompts based on the question "What if?" will lead to a writing exercise in fictional storytelling as expressed by your unique voice, followed by sharing and positive feedback. Our imagination will create a whole new written reality.
Date:
March 17th - 5:30 to 7 PM - online
Register for this virtual event by clicking here.
Abstract Fabric Art
Kids will work with artist Pam Collins using fabric scraps to create an abstract landscape. Each child will take home their own one-of-a-kind artwork at the end of the class.
Date:
March 19th - 10 to 11:30 AM - Swanville
Register for this event by clicking here.
The Agate Man
A Minnesota rock hound, Lyndon Johnson will share his knowledge of Lake Superior Agates and other Minnesota gems and minerals. Lakers can be found in unusual places. Come to this program to find out where.
Date:
March 19th - 10 to 11:30 AM - Kimball
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Join Artist Vatsalaa Jha with LyricalTEA CIRCLES
Go on a cultural journey by learning about teas from around the world and practicing and boosting your creative writing. The LyricalTea Circles are a once-a-month workshop with Artist Vatsalaa Jha where you will sit down with your favorite warm beverage and let your creativity flower through writing workshops! This event will be held online, so your Zoom link will be emailed to you after sign-up.
Date:
March 29th - 7 to 8:30 PM - online
Register for this virtual event by clicking here.
Minnesota and the Civil War
Arn Kind will be presenting Minnesota's role in the Civil War. Through drama, role-playing, and living history, he will make history come alive. He includes maps, posters, clothing, and artifacts to share. Don't miss this opportunity to relive history.
Date:
March 30th - 6 to 7 PM - Pierz
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Intro to Punch Needle with Jen Anfinson
Create a little Minnesota Punch Needle project while learning all about the vintage fiber craft of Punch Needle. All supplies included.
Date:
March 31st - 2 to 3:30 PM - Howard Lake
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Willow Brae, Celtic Music
The wizardry of Celtic winds and strings comes alive in Willow Brae, the duo of Andrea Stern (Celtic harp) and Laura MacKenzie (wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, bagpipes, and voice). Willow Brae are COMPAS artists who weave delightful Irish folktales, stories, and music created by their unique combination of Celtic harp and wind instruments. Traditional Scottish and Irish airs, songs, and dance tunes uplift, transport, and charm audiences of all ages.
Date:
March 31st - 6 to 7 PM - Monticello
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