ArtReach Events Calendar

Mexican-born Minneapolis artist Xavier Tavera documents the aesthetics of the borderland landscape. He reminds the viewer that, historically, artist-rendered landscapes were not meant to be contemplative. Rather, they were a statement of ownership. “Arid and rugged, the landscape is divided by a man‑made scar that snakes through the topography in fragmented sections from west to east along the continent.”

Valley Reads in the St. Croix Valley is presented by ArtReach St. Croix in conjunction with core program partners including Valley Bookseller and public libraries located between St. Croix Falls, WI and Hastings, MN. Valley Reads 2024 is supported by Hugh J. Andersen Foundation.

In 2022, Minnesota artist Dougie Padilla’s great friend, Ojibwe artist Jim Denomie, passed away suddenly. Shortly thereafter, Dougie visited ArtReach’s exceptional show of Jim’s last work, “Sweet Dreams.” To face his grief, Dougie dove into an intense aesthetic and spiritual conversation with Jim and his art. Within six months, 60+ works of art had been born. This show is the best of those efforts.

Valley Reads in the St. Croix Valley is presented by ArtReach St. Croix in conjunction with core program partners including Valley Bookseller and public libraries located between St. Croix Falls, WI and Hastings, MN. Valley Reads 2024 is supported by Hugh J. Andersen Foundation.

Two artists who share a mutual reverence for the beauty of nature will be exhibiting their work together at the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery. Through painting, both artists share a common desire to capture and convey the beauty of the natural world.

Carol Dittbenner visually explores art and life through her oil and acrylic paintings, seeking the challenges of exploring different mediums.

Angie Malin, a plein air oil painter, captures her reaction to the authenticity and peace she finds in nature.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a trove for spectacular Pinot Noir that exhibit nuanced differences from one place to another depending on soils, winemaking philosophy, and clone. But this isn’t all the Willamette has to offer. From coastal, crisp whites, to barrel-aged chardonnays and funky natural wines, this region has a whole other side so many of us miss!

We want to take you through the history, geography, and geology of the wondrous Willamette Valley and explore how place impacts Pinot with a few classics we love from 3 different parts of the valley. We will also taste you on a few other major grapes (and a couple oddballs) from producers who are shaking up the image we have of this area as consumers begin to learn of this region's next frontier for wine. Willamette is so much more than Pinot (even if we love them!) -- they are home to so much diversity, creativity, and collaboration.

Manger in Bayport will be hosting So What for this one, so if you decide you want to stay on for a fantastic dinner, be sure to make some reservations. You will get a complimentary glass of wine with your meal.

Our Meet the Artists is Thursday March 21st from 6pm to 8pm .  See local artists who proudly patch, sensationally stitch, and wear their art on their sleeves at Art’s House Gallery in River Falls, Wisconsin.

A prolific and acclaimed writer, Urrea explores themes of love, loss and triumph. His 2018 novel The House of Broken Angels is a masterpiece swirling around death, celebrating living, touching sorrow and embracing joy. Urrea will discuss the story of Big Angel and his final fiesta. This evening is supported by Valley Bookseller.

Valley Reads in the St. Croix Valley is presented by ArtReach St. Croix in conjunction with core program partners including Valley Bookseller and public libraries located between St. Croix Falls, WI and Hastings, MN. Valley Reads 2024 is supported by Hugh J. Andersen Foundation.

See birds up-close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in lieu of a program fee.

All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

Adapted by Margaret Raether from the work of P.G. Wodehouse

The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. What starts as a plan to pair tongue-tied, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle and fanciful, poetry-loving Madeline Basset quickly goes awry. Soon, Bertie is fending off Madeline’s amorous advances, reluctantly participating in an attempted burglary, and fleeing attacks from a homicidal French chef. With the stakes this high, the solution must lie with the one and only Jeeves!
April 12–28, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
John H. Potter Theater
$25–32 for adults | $16 for youth
Recommended for ages 13+

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Join birding expert Ben Douglas on a guided walk focusing on finding sparrows and their allies during spring migration. Learn tips and tricks that can help identify the different species, as well as other birds by sight and sound.

The majority of the program will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. We recommend you bring binoculars, however rentals are available at the Visitor Center.

Program Fee: This program is FREE, however donations are always appreciated!

Registration: Click here to Register Online.

Celebrate Arbor day by planting a tree! We will be planting 250 native trees and shrubs as a part of our ongoing habitat restoration projects. All ages are welcome! Shovels and gloves available, or bring your own. Come dressed for the weather and with sturdy footwear and a water bottle. No registration required. Stay for the whole day or drop in when you can.

We take over the Hudson Middle School once again this year!  Tons of room for all our vendors and crafters and all their awesome spring décor - come see what they have been up to all winter!  Food trucks planned and as always, our shows are Free to the public.  Vendors sign up early, this will be a big one.  Hours:  Open on Saturday 10am - 4pm.

You're invited to our Valley Eco Fair!

This event is designed to empower you with eco-friendly actions for a brighter future, just in time to celebrate Earth Month.

Learn Eco Actions You Can Take for a Better Future
Celebrate Earth Month
25+ Vendors, Food Trucks & Family Friendly Activities
All Are Welcome

Whether you walk, bike, or carpool to the fair, you'll find a vibrant atmosphere filled with over 25 vendors showcasing sustainable products and services. Engage in family-friendly activities, groove to live music, and savor delicious offerings from food trucks.

Don't forget to RSVP to receive timely reminders and updates, as we come together to foster a more sustainable world.

Spend the afternoon at Smith + Trade, have some fun with family, friends, pets.

No charge!

Enjoy live music from Little Way Music, enjoy food from one of our local food artisans, mixed cocktail  made from our neighbor - Proper's jalapeno bitters.

Artisans creating and create some art yourself!

Join us for an evening celebrating the magic of Paris in the 20’s!
Delicious food, enchanting music, spirited conversations, old friendship and new friendship... it will be a memorable and poetic evening at The Outing Lodge!
There is not a “dress code,” however, many guests choose this occasion to don their 20’s themed attire…

6.30pm:  Social Hour:  Bar Opens and Complimentary Champagne Toast & assortment of hors d'oeuvres

7.30pm:  Dinner

Live Music is planned as part of this event!

This epic 3 week 2000+ mile race is just about to start across the pond from May 4-26, and if you've ever been to Italy you would know that it's almost impossible not to bump into a vineyard every other kilometer.

Join us as we sip our way through the route so that when you are flipping it on the television, you can actually see the places you are tasting through in our class! It's looking like this year, we may find ourselves tasting some Liguria, Piedmont, Trentino-Alto Adige, Marche, Campania, and Tuscan wine... You will learn more about the history of the race, the regions they are panting their way through, and even possibly a couple stories from when I was fortunate enough to follow some of these legendary tours.

Mexican-born Minneapolis artist Xavier Tavera documents the aesthetics of the borderland landscape. He reminds the viewer that, historically, artist-rendered landscapes were not meant to be contemplative. Rather, they were a statement of ownership. “Arid and rugged, the landscape is divided by a man‑made scar that snakes through the topography in fragmented sections from west to east along the continent.”

Valley Reads in the St. Croix Valley is presented by ArtReach St. Croix in conjunction with core program partners including Valley Bookseller and public libraries located between St. Croix Falls, WI and Hastings, MN. Valley Reads 2024 is supported by Hugh J. Andersen Foundation.

If Nature is empowered by its will to be unburdened, Jessica intends her work to follow this example. Untamed beauty - the animal kingdom; trees; flora; earth; water; air - interpreted through vibrant acrylic paintings which are created with uninhibited freedom, the pieces she creates crafting her as much as she crafts them.

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time!  A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle.

Tickets are $10 and include a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event. To purchase your ticket, please click on the red Buy Tickets button and follow the prompts.

Meet Nick Petrie in person!

Nick Petrie is the author of eight novels in the Peter Ash series, most recently The Price You Pay (February 2024). His debut, The Drifter, won both the ITW Thriller award and the Barry Award for Best First Novel, and was a finalist for the Edgar and the Hammett Awards. A husband and father, he lives in the Milwaukee area.

Summer is right around the corner at Art’s House Gallery as we welcome our featured artists' show, Awakening to the gallery. Featured artists Hannah Freeman, Kathy Reinartz, and Kara Wellman each offer a unique meditative dialogue that opens the viewer to the magnetic power of wonder and connection found in nature. Explore Hannah’s rich botanical paintings, Kathy’s bold colorful ceramics, and Kara’s plant and animal-inspired natural stone and sterling silver jewelry in the gallery, from Thursday, May 2, 2024, to Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Art’s House Gallery & Gift Boutique offers unique local art and gifts year-round, and this lovely Featured Artists Show show will be open through Mother’s Day and graduation weekend for all your special gift-giving shopping.

Bring your squad and join us for drink and axe specials while you shop with your gals.

Back by popular demand, Martin Zellar and his band return to Stillwater to pay tribute to the iconic music of legendary performer, Neil Diamond.

Performing some of the most popular songs ever, including hits like "Forever in Blue Jeans," "Cherry, Cherry," "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Song Sung Blue," "I Am I Said," and "Cracklin' Rosie."

Though he rose to prominence in the 80's as lead singer/songwriter for the Gear Daddies, Zellar began performing his Neil tribute in the 90's, which is still wildly popular to this day.

A talent-rich band joins him for this hit-studded evening, including Ali Gray, Patrik Tanner, Scott Wenum, Nick Ciola, and JJ Benson.

“...writers from Dylan to Springsteen, often tell us far more about the human condition by concentrating on life’s everyday moments. That’s the strength of Martin Zellar...” - Robert Hillburn, Los Angeles Times.