Messiah Sing Along
Come, rejoice! Rejoice greatly! Sing—or listen—along to Handel’s Messiah on Christmas Night. Recorded version with conductor. Vocal scores available to borrow. Fellowship to follow. Information: info@apagearts.net. Snow cancellation news at www.agapearts.net by 5pm on 12/25.
PHIPPS ORATORIO/FESTIVAL CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT
THIS CONCERT IS FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY MUSIC
Piers Lane Piano Concert
PIANIST PIERS LANE TO OPEN ST. CROIX CONCERT SERIES Flamboyant socks, flamboyant playing The St. Croix Concert Series will launch its 2010-2011 season with a concert by Piers Lane, a London-based pianist specializing in the music of Chopin. A world-class musician with “infallible fingers and unflagging energy,” Lane is also an author, lecturer and BBC [...]
Painting Workshop with Mary Jo Van Dell
JUST DO IT This workshops is designed to help students overcome the fear of painting, to get the beginner started and to advance the intermediate student. Each participant will work individually and receive instructions suited to their skill level. This class will encourage development of the student’s personal style at their own speed. Valuable skills [...]
Nickel and Dimed
An extraordinary play opened at Festival Theatre and runs through the 21st in Festival’s new first floor performance space, the Elbow Room. “Nickel & Dimed” is based on the New York Times bestseller by the same name, a non-fiction title of investigative journalism by Barbara Ehrenreich that chronicles events from the spring of 1998 through [...]
Valley Chamber Chorale Winter Scenes Holiday Concert
A holiday concert that looks at unique aspects of Christmas and winter. Featured with the choir will be the sounds of Sarah Grudem on harp, David Livingston on recorder, and the narration of David Horstmann.
Holiday Gift Gallery!
One-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artists. Preview party- Friday, December 3rd 6-8pm. Be the first to check out our holiday gifts while enjoying holiday music and appetizers!
Lonnie Lovness Accessories Holiday Sample Sale
Twice a year we offer a unique opportunity for the general public to view and purchase our designs at wholesale prices, 50-75% off retail. Please join us for this exciting holiday event!
Photography by David A. Parker and Ceramics by Leila Denecke
Photographer David A. Parker’s exhibit “Bridges, Buildings Sunrises and Sunsets”
Ceramist Leila Denecke exhibit “Current Visons”
Spiritworks Pottery Annual Holiday Studio Sale
Join Marjorie Wade for Spiritworks Pottery’s Annual Holiday Studio Sale. Marjorie creates handmade functional and decorative pottery with natural and organic surfaces. See new work from the wood kiln and enjoy holiday refreshments!
Chopin Recital with Piers Lane
St. Croix Concert Series presents Piers Lane, piano To celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Frederic Chopin, London-based pianist Piers Lane, a specialist in the music of Chopin, explores a selection of the composer’s works – from the Ballade in g minor and the Sonata in b-flat minor to etudes, nocturnes, waltzes, and more. [...]
Writers on Writing with Lisa Finander
WRITERS ON WRITING This monthly forum will provide a place to connect authors with interested readers and writers. Besides talking about their books, the authors are asked to speak about their writing process – their writing journey. The format includes time for questions and discussion followed by book signing (books will be for sale), refreshments [...]
Last Comic Laughing
Last Comic Laughing…Act VIII Ocotber 21 & 26 at 7:30 pm The SPACE, 156 High Street, New Richmond, WI A new round of amateur comedians are gearing up to take stage, many for the first time, after they have honed their comedic skills for six weeks with teacher/comedian Scott Novotny. It’s a gas of a [...]
It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life, a live radio play December 3, 4, 10 & 11 The SPACE, 156 High Street, New Richmond, WI Coming to you live from WBFR PLAYHOUSE ON THE AIR. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings [...]
Is He Dead
September 30 – October 24, 2010 Festival Theatre, 210 North Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI Richly intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire with a wry look at the world market in art, Is He Dead centers on a group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, who stage the death of a friend [...]
The Phipps Gallery Exhibitions
The Phipps Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibitions October 29 – November 28 / Reception: Friday, Nov 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, Wisconsin Gallery One: Betsy Byers, Minneapolis / oil painting Gallery Two: Polly Norman, Minneapolis / photography Gallery Three: Susan Kattas, Hudson / mixed [...]
Ring of Kerry
Saturday, October 30, 7:30 pm Festival Theatre, 210 North Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI These five musicians sing and play several instruments, offering sounds that range from the thunder of the Irish bodhran drum to the sparkle of the hammered dulcimer; from the lilt and rhythm of fiddle and guitar to the haunting wails [...]
“Music Among Friends”
Music Saint Croix “Music Among Friends” Saturday, November 6, 8 pm Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater, MN Music Sain Croix with Moria Jette present the fall concert “where classical meets casual. Call 651-430-9198 or email info@musicsaintcroix.com for more information. www.musicsaintcroix.com
Monroe Crossing
Sunday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. / The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wisconsin The premier bluegrass and gospel quintet of the Midwest plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. The performers are known for both their dynamic stage show and for the warmth they share on [...]
Victorian Christmas Preview Gala
Friday, November 19, 6:30pm to 9:00pm / Old Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine Street, Stillwater, MN Enjoy the classic holiday sounds from the Vallee de Croix Chorus at this extravagant holiday event in the St. Croix Valley. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be provided by the area’s finest caterers. Costumed vendors will be selling high-quality [...]
The WolfGang
Sunday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. / The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, Wisconsin As its name suggests, this noted ensemble performs music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as well as J.C. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, W.F. Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, and others on period instruments.Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for [...]
Pie & Wine Potluck Soirre
Franconia Sculpture Park’s Pie & Wine Potluck Soirre Saturday, November 27, 11am to 4pm Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Tr., Franconia, MN Please join us for this Franconia tradition, as we toast a beautiful year in honor of all our friends and supporters. Please bring a pie or a bottle of wine. We’ll supply [...]
A Christmas Carol
November 27 – December 26, 2010 Festival Theatre, 210 North Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI Our 2010 holiday show – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens – was adapted for Festival Theatre by James Walker. Our very own Christmas Carol has not been seen on the Festival Theatre stage since 2005 and it will [...]
A Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 4, Performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm / Stillwater and Oakdale Since 1996, the Vallee de Croix and Croix Chordsmen Choruses have been coming together to spread holiday cheer through the St. Croix Valley area….barbershop style. It is their tradition to invite a youth ensemble (or two) from the area to perform. This year, [...]
