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Paramount Presents The Ground Sound
2022-06-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Paramount Center for the Arts Presents The Ground Sound.
The Ground Sound returns to the Paramount to present a high energy show featuring professional tap dancers from around the world, including Ukraine, Brazil and Japan as well as all over the United States! They will perform and share their journey through dance alongside a live band comprised of musicians from Minnesota. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on June 11th.

Music in the Gardens with The Half Steps
2022-06-12 15:00 - 16:30
Music in the Gardens at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud is presenting free outdoor music this summer.
You can enjoy the music of the Half Steps on Sunday, June 12th, the concert begins at 3 p.m. The Half Steps have been entertaining audiences all over central Minnesota with an eclectic mix of a cappella tunes for more than 23 years. With a set list that runs the gamut from barbershop to doo wop to Elvis and Dean Martin and back, it’s the odd audience member who can’t find something to like in a Half Steps show.
Bring your own camp chair or blanket, the show is held near the Gazebo in the gardens near the Mississippi River. Root beer floats will be available for purchase.

Rock the Riverside with Pandemic
2022-06-16 17:30 - 21:30
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 Brian HBK from Hairball & Haley Dawn, husband/wife duo, for a fun rock start. Performing over the years, Pandemic is made up of 5 talented musicians and has become very popular in the central MN area. Performing everyone’s favorite musical decade, the “80’s,” they love to have fun and keep people dancing and rocking all night!
Music will begin June 16th from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in St. Cloud
2022-06-17 15:00 - 21:00
The 25th annual Juneteenth Celebration is coming to St. Cloud.
The Higher Works Collaborative is helping organize the community celebration with a theme of A Salute to Black Women, which is acknowledging their strengths and accomplishments within the St. Cloud community.
Juneteenth is taking place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 17th at Lake George. It includes kids events, music, dancing, community organizations, food and a festival atmosphere.

Radio: We have a link to more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Summertime by George Featuring Mason Dixon Line
2022-06-22 17:00 - 21:00
Summertime by George is back for its 11th annual season.
Summertime by George features a fun outdoor concert on Lake George. The bands Mason Dixon Line and Kat Blue will be performing for the seasons first show. Kat Blue opens the stage with a 5 piece acoustic group who cover anything from country, to rock, to folk and bluegrass music! Kat Blue boasts amazing vocals, with super sweet harmonies, and some pretty cool instrumentation. Up next, Mason Dixon Line is the Mid-West’s premier Country outfit. The band focuses on a live show that brings their audiences the biggest hits of three decades by country music Hall of Famers and icons. They continue to build an amazing set list of foot stomping classics you’re guaranteed to sing along with and dance to.
Music starts at 5 p.m. on June 22nd. and will go till about 9 p.m.

Rapids River Days in Sauk Rapids
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-25
Rapids River Days, Sauk Rapids 3-day summer festival is taking place June 23rd to the 25th.
Festival organizers invite you to enjoy:

:Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant to kick things off June 23rd.
Rapids River Days Parade on Friday, June 24th starting at 6 p.m.
Tanner’s Team Foundation on Saturday, June 25th with a 5K/1K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Rapids River Food Fest AT Municipal Park on North Benton Drive from 11 am to 8 pm.on Saturday with three live bands.

Radio: We have a link to dates/times and activities at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Granite City Days 2022
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26
St. Cloud’s Granite City Days has a host of fun activities June 23rd to June 26th.
Granite City Days is the Annual Festival for the City of St. Cloud! This is a full weekend of fun, including an art fair, parade, live music, talent show, fireworks and more!
On Thursday, June 23rd it’s the Lemonade Art Fair at SCSU and the Granite City Days opening ceremony and concert featuring the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra.
On Friday, June 24 enjoy the Liberty Block Party at Whitney Park featuring Little River Band with special guest Ambrosia.
On Saturday, June 25th come to the Granite City Days Parade and St. Cloud’s Got Talent at Fireworks at Lake George.
On Sunday, June 26 it’s the Granite City Days 5K Run at Lake George and World Heritage Day & Closing Ceremonies.

Radio: We have links to Granite City Days activities at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX
2022-06-23 - 2022-08-23
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 virtual display will be through the Museum’s website and catalog and will open to the public on Thursday, June 23rd, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

Lemonade Concert and Art Fair
2022-06-23 11:00 - 20:30
St. Cloud State University is excited to host the 49th Annual Lemonade Art Fair on Thursday, June 23 from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is an annual tradition at St. Cloud State and the start to St. Cloud’s Granite City Days festival. The Art Fair features 100+ vendors. The Granite City Days opening ceremony is back on the Atwood Mall at 7 p.m. followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. The World Commons stage will feature local musicians and performers rotating throughout the day. The Little Lemons area will return in partnership with Paramount Center for the Arts with chalk art and a variety of activities for kids, and the St. Cloud State Husky Express will be open and featuring science experiments for kids to enjoy.
The Lemonade Fair is free and open to the public. There is also a free shuttle for parking that runs from near the National Hockey Center lots and drops off at Barden Park and the Miller Learning Center.

Radio: We have a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Rock the Riverside with Arena
2022-06-23 17:00 - 21:30
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 Todd Michael Jameson. Todd Michael Jameson is a seasoned musician with many years of experience. Currently, Todd performs as a solo artist and plays in two bands in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Tri-state area. Arena has been rocking the midwest for over 10 years playing Clubs, Theaters, Arenas, Music Festivals, or sharing the stage with National Acts. What keeps fans coming back for more is Arena’s musicianship, 3-part harmonies, stage production and musical diversity.
Music will begin June 23rd from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Clearwater Music in the Park: Great American Songbook
2022-06-23 18:00 - 21:00
The summer live music series Clearwater Music in the Park is presenting Great American Songbook.
“Music in the Park” is held every Thursday at Eldorado Park Clearwater through August 25th. The music will play from 6 pm to 9 pm, and there will be food trucks every week as well.
Great American Songbook is a St. Cloud-based band that invites you to experience of music that spans styles and decades.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

History on Deck with Stearns History Museum
2022-06-24 17:30 - 21:00
The Stearns History Museum is hosting a creative fundraising baseball event called “History on Deck.”
The night is to celebrate and recognize John Decker, a more than 40-year employee of the museum and their archivist. He’s receiving the Zapp Historian award with a celebration prior to the baseball game between the Cold Spring Springers and Farming Flames baseball teams at the Cold Spring Baseball Park.
A pre-game community picnic begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24th with music with Dave Cofell, food and drinks. Then at 7 p.m. he’ll throw out the first pitch. The History on Deck event is also a fundraiser to endow the museum’s archives for years to come, to benefit the Stearns History Museum’s Research Center.
Tickets are available at the museum, online or on June 24th for the baseball game only.

Radio: We have more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Fishing Fridays at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
2022-06-25 08:00 - 2022-07-01 17:00
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is featuring Fishing Fridays this summer.
Join park officials and you’ll learn all about fishing! They provide the poles, bait & instructor. Minnesota residents do not need a fishing license for this activity. The state park is located about 8 miles north of Onamia and the program runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
You should meet in front of the Interpretive Center. By the way, rain or inclement weather will cancel this program.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Prairie Gardens Maintenance Class at Weyerhaeuser Museum in Little Falls
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
Got a prairie garden? Thinking of installing one? Wondering about maintenance and how best to care for your native prairie garden site?
There will be a class held at The Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls, the Prairie Gardens Maintenance class will use the museum’s garden as the site for instructor Ben Wood to use as an example of how to care for and manage your native landscape. Established in 1977, not long after the museum was built, the prairie’s recent burn will serve as an example of routine maintenance and the ins and outs of prairie garden care.
Classes will take place on June 26th starting at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required.

Fred Yiran Arts Day
2022-06-26 12:00 - 16:00
Fred Yiran Arts Day is partnering with the city of St.Cloud to bring you a fun outdoor cultural learning day for the whole family. Fred Yiran Arts Day provides an interactive way to learn and experience African cultures. This unique opportunity will include traditional food, dance, music, and of course arts. The event take place on June 26th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Music in the Gardens with Paul Imholte
2022-06-26 15:00 - 16:30
Music in the Gardens at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud is presenting free outdoor music this summer.
You can enjoy free music Sunday, June 26th by Paul Imholte. Like a harvester gathering vintage grapes, Paul Imholte collects the wonder of acoustical string music and shares that beauty with audiences. His featured instruments include: hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He sings songs of farms, small towns and the people who make their living on the land. The show starts on the lawn at 3 p.m.
Bring your own camp chair or blanket, the show is held near the Gazebo in the gardens near the Mississippi River. Root beer floats will be available for purchase.

The Paramount and Jules' Bistro Present Central Minnesotans for Ukraine
2022-06-28 19:30 - 21:00
Paramount Center for the Arts and Jules’ Bistro are partnering to host a benefit, Central Minnesotans for Ukraine at the Paramount and The Regency Venue in Downtown St. Cloud.
The event will feature a live concert at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Michael Shynes, Ted Manderfeld, Paul Diethelm, Pamela McNeill, and Quinn Sullivan & Bennett Vee are donating their time and talents to rock the Paramount for this important cause. With so many different artists there will be a variety of music styles to enjoy.
The benefit will also include a virtual silent auction of pieces created and donated by a curated group of well-known local artists. 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide services and resources for Ukrainians through Alight, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit.
The Auction will open on the night of the 20th of June and will end on the night of the event on the 28th of June. Music will start at 7:30 p.m. on June 28th at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

Rock the Riverside with The M8D's
2022-06-30 17:30 - 21:30
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.
Straight from the St.Cloud area, Aksel Krafnick will open the show with some great covers and possibly some of his own original tunes. The M8D’s are a high energy, four person band, with a sense of humor. The M8Ds travel the world bringing the music of the 1980s with a pop-punk twist to millions of people.
Music will begin June 30th from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Rupert Wates at Granite City Folk Club
2022-07-01 19:00 - 21:00
London-born Rupert Wates has called the US home since 2006, gigging cross-country and writing about us. His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released nine solo CDs. Despite Wates’ British background, and underpinning the universality of his music’s appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him “a prime figure in American music”. Wates will be preforming live right here in St.Cloud at 7 p.m., July 1st, at the Granite City Folk Club.
Ticket sales will go through June 30th, visit the website (https://rupertwatesmusic.com/home.) for more information.

Camping at Kathio... 3,500 Year Ago
2022-07-02 10:00 - 11:00
You’re invited to learn about life 3,500 years ago at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park.
Participants will step back in time as we look at artifacts and take a short walk to locations where archaeologists found evidence of a village from the 1600’s and a “campsite” dating to over 3,000 years ago.
Plant to meet in front of the Interpretive Center on Saturday, July 2nd at 10 a.m. Keep in mind rain or inclement weather will cancel this program. Mille Lace Kathio State Park is located about 8 miles north of Onamia.

Radio: We have more info at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Kids' Activity: Grossology
2022-07-02 14:00 - 14:45
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is presenting a kids activity …Grossology.
Kids, bring your adult along to explore all things gross in nature… poop, pee, saliva, spray & not so normal things animals eat! We will then test your knowledge by playing Caterpillar or Poop? and Who’s Scat is That? Grossology is Saturday, July 2nd at the park, located about 8 miles north of Onamia.
You should meet at the council ring located next to the Interpretive Center at 2 p.m. Keep in mind rain or inclement weather will cancel the program.

Radio: We have more gross details 😉 at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

COLLIDE Theatrical Dance Company Presents Our Stories
2022-07-02 16:30 - 2022-07-03 18:00
COLLIDE Theatrical Dance Company Presents Our Stories in partnership with GREAT Theatre.
Collide Theatrical Dance Company, founded in St. Paul, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to telling theatrical storytelling through music and dance. Their ground-breaking productions bring dance, music and theatre to a modern audience.
Collide has partnered with local Black Twin Cities choreographers and artists to create a night filled with stories that have shaped the Black experience for years but have yet to be shared on a local stage. Join them for a night of storytelling through dance, followed by Q & A with the dancers. The show features the music of James Brown, Nina Simone, India Arie and more.
The performance is Saturday, July 2nd at the Helgeson Learning Lab in Waite Park.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Summertime by George with Chris Kroeze
2022-07-06 17:00 - 21:00
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 his unique and alluring vocal delivery. Anyone who has been watching his journey can see that this great young artist is JUST getting warmed up!
Music starts at 5 p.m. on July 6th. and will go till about 9 p.m.

At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10
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 (10am-4pm) and Sunday, July 10th (11am-4pm).

Radio: We have a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

WWII Hangar Dance with Live Jazz Music
2022-07-09 19:00 - 22:00
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 Senior Center in north St. Cloud (a former airplane hangar!). Swing in early (6:30 p.m.) if you’d like to take part in swing dance lessons! All are welcome, there is a cost to attend.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Bike the Night with SCSU Campus Rec
2022-07-13 08:00 - 17:00
St. Cloud State University’s Campus Recreation is hosting a ” Bike the Night” ride.
Students and staff are invited to get exercise along the Beaver Island Trail just south of campus and enjoy leisure time biking along the Mississippi River with other Huskies.
Bike the Night is set for Wednesday, August 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Radio: We have a link to more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Rock the Riverside with Gel
2022-07-14 17:30 - 21:30
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. Hailing from Minnesota, Mark Stone & the Dirty Country Band originated in 2012 as a solo project. Since then, it has evolved into a full band. They play a high energy mix of rock and country to get the show started. Known for their variety of fun alternative music and driving hard rock Gel, is the ultimate rock and roll variety band, designed to entertain. If you are looking for a fun, diverse and memorable band for your next outing, Gel is your group.
Music will begin July 14th, from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Live Like Pioneers at Stearns History Museum
2022-07-21 10:00 - 11:30
The Stearns History Museum is inviting area kids to join them for History Outdoors, where they can experience life like a pioneer.
Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors!
Kids will be able to escape reality for a couple hours, and get a taste of life as pioneers in Central Minnesota. They’ll have to do the morning chores, which includes milking the cow, collecting eggs, and making butter! Once their daily chores are finished, they will get a chance to work on a crazy quilt, and write a journal entry with quills and ink!
History Outdoors is on Thursday, July 21st from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Art Fair in the Gardens 2022
2022-07-21 10:00 - 18:00
Each summer, Munsinger and Clemens Gardens hosts an art fair featuring artists from all around the state.
Visitors are encouraged to browse and purchase some wonderful pieces of artwork from 45-plus artists. Also, you can enjoy the music provided on stage and by the gift shop along with food and beverages.
Music Performers and Times:
11 a.m – 12:30 p.m. TBD
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. • Cathie English
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. • Galaxy Road
The annual Art Fair in the Gardens will be held on Thursday, July 21st from from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Radio: We have a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Get to Know Your H20: St. Cloud Cheers to Clean Water Tour
2022-07-21 17:30 - 19:30
The City of St. Cloud is presenting a “Cheers to Clean Water” event.
Join them for a guided tour to learn about St. Cloud’s stormwater system and recent water quality improvement projects. This tour will feature rain gardens, native plantings, storm drain art, street sweeper demos, and even a view underground with special televising equipment.
Registration includes light supper and beverage at Pantown Brewery where the tour will conclude with some fun discussion. Come learn about the fascinating world of stormwater!
The tour is Thursday, July 21st starting at 5:30 p.m. and there is a fee to participate.

Radio: We have more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
Web:
https://isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/4894/summer-2022/get-to-know-your-h20-st-cloud-stormwater-tour
Additional instructions will be sent via email after registration.
