The St. Cloud Area Farmers Market is back for the season. The market features local growers, bakers and other producers with a variety of vegetables, meats, dairy products, baked goods, plants, maple syrup and other items. The market is open Saturdays,  now through October from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lady Slipper Parking Lot in downtown St. Cloud.  This is at the intersection of Highway 23 and 7th Ave South. Radio: We have a link to more details at…

The Paramount Center For the Arts presents Hard Metals, Soft Petals. Acrylic artist Bev Gold’s artwork showcases strong metal edges and bold abstract colors, with the organic flow of wild florals. As visitors walk through the gallery exhibit the affect cultivates both masculine and feminine tastes.  Bev Gold finds inspiration when driving down the road, traveling in other countries, and looking at photographs. She is always looking ahead to the her next piece and tries to paint something each day.…

Stearns History Museum is opening it’s first online photographic exhibit Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX. The exhibit celebrates the enactment of Title IX into law on June 23, 1972, and features 25 Stearns County women athletes. Each profile has a quote or an interesting fact about their experiences. The highlighted athletes were chosen for their athletic skills and a desire to build community through volunteering, mentoring, and public service. Access to the…

Summertime by George is back for its 11th annual season. Summertime by George features a fun outdoor concert on Lake George. This week the event will feature Chris Kroeze and Green Light Night. Green Light Night is a 5-piece cover band primarily based out of central Minnesota playing a variety of rock, country, and punk music. Next up, singer and Songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations through his genuine country soul and…

Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river. The show will open with Benjamin Raye & Haley Hanson and will feature the band Rook 10. Rook 10 has played at many venues across the St.Cloud area and this week they are playing here. Rook 10 features songs from prominent heavy metal rock artists such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith and more.…

The Stearns History Museum is hosting "At War and At Home: The WWII Experience." Join them for their annual World War II Living History Event! This two-day living history weekend will transport the Museum and Plaza back in time to the 1940s. When you attend you will be able to: Visit with re-enactors See authentic military vehicles See weapon demonstrations Enjoy kids activities ration game scavenger hunts (with prizes) The experience is on the Museum Plaza on Saturday, July 9th…

The Stearns History Museum is hosting a WWII Hangar Dance with live music as part of their Living History Weekend. This event will feature local craft beer, complimentary treats, and ’40s Swing Music by Rock City Jazz Band featuring Janelle Kendall and Seams Like Swing. Be sure to dress in your best zoot suit, uniform, or seersucker as there will be a prize for best period costume. The fun begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th at the Whitney…

Music in the Gardens at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud is presenting free outdoor music this summer. You can enjoy the music of Granite City Brass on Sunday, July 10th at 3 p.m. These five dedicated professional musicians have been performing as a unit for the past ten years. All of the members are currently or have been performers with the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra and their repertoire includes jazz, folk, religious, patriotic, opera, classical and American Music Theatre. Bring your own…