Whippersnapper Hour: Fur Trade Frenzy
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The next Whippersnapper Hour at the Stearns History Center is Fur Trade Frenzy.
Whippersnapper Hour is a program for children to learn about history with hands-on activities.
In January, kids will get a little taste of what it was like to be involved in the American Fur Trade during the 19th century here in Minnesota. They will get to touch real furs, barter for goods and make their own Bandolier bag to take home!

The event is Saturday, January 21 starting at 10 a.m. Whippersnapper Hour is recommended for children ages 7-13.

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Winter Frolic at Snake River Fur Post in Pine River
2023-01-21 12:00 - 16:00
The Snake River Fur Post in Pine River is hosting its annual Winter Frolic, an afternoon of outdoor fun and activities for all ages to enjoy while learning about Minnesota history.
The whole family can partake in educational and interactive winter festivities. You’ll learn about winter travel during the fur trade in the early 19th century, try tossing a curling stone, and play a round of the Ojibwe snow snake game.
There will b additional opportunities to explore the fur post include snowshoeing around the site’s trails. Guided tours of the Fur Post run every 30 minutes are starting at noon, with the final tour beginning at 3 p.m.. There are also indoor options, like warming up around the fire with a cup of cocoa in the visitor center.
The Winter Frolic is from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 21st.

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

St. Cloud State University Cheer Clinic
2023-01-21 14:00 - 18:30
The SCSU Cheer Teams hosting their annual Cheer Clinic
Children are invited to come cheer, dance and hang out with the St. Cloud State University Hockey Cheer team. All kids of all ages are welcome, the only requirement is that children must be potty trained. There is a cost for the clinic and it includes a T-shirt and dinner.
Kids will learn a dance and be a part of our pre-game ice routine for the Saturday game against Denver University.
Parents and guardians must RSVP cheer clinic attendees by December 30th to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
The Cheer Clinic is Saturday, January 21st.

Radio: We have more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
You can register by emailing us at scsuhockeycheer@gmail.com.

Curtain Call: Letters to My Friend Louie Anderson
2023-01-21 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts present Curtain Call: Letters to My Friend Louie Anderson.

Comedian Jason Schommer explores a remarkable friendship with comedy icon Louie Anderson in a series of hilarious adventures and poignant life lessons, shared through theatre, stand up comedy and storytelling!
Through a series of letters Jason wrote to Louie, Jason reveals the power of friendship. From a first hello at a grocery store in St. Louis Park to a final goodbye at a hospital in Las Vegas, the audience is taken on an incredible journey of friendship with stops along the way including the stages of Las Vegas, clubs on the road, a garage sale in Minnesota, The Rosie Show in Chicago, an airport in Japan and so much more!
As a stand up comic, Jason has performed all over the USA and Canada in clubs, colleges and theaters as well as for the US Military in Japan. A regular performer at The Moth Radio Hour, Jason has also won numerous Story Slam competitions.
The show is Saturday, January 21st at 7:30 p.m.

Radio: You can learn more at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud presents pianist Ann DuHamel
2023-01-21 19:30 - 21:00
The Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud is presenting pianist Ann DuHamel in concert.
The program features works selected from her project “Prayers for a Feverish Planet: New Music about Climate Change.”
The performance has selections from a collection of 60 new pieces for piano and piano/electronics written by composers on six continents on the themes of water, grief/anxiety, shadows and light, time, human “progress,” trees, hope, and more. It includes a piece composed by SCSU music professor Kristian Twombly.
The Chamber Music Society concert is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21st at the SCSU’s Ruth Gant Recital Hall in the Performing Art Center.

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

Documentary series The U.S. and The Holocaust at St. Cloud State
2023-01-23 - 2023-02-07
St. Cloud State University’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education is presenting an exclusive screening of the 2022 Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein documentary series The U.S. and The Holocaust on campus.
Screenings in English will be on Jan. 23, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, while Spanish screenings will run Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. All film screenings will be shown in the Atwood Theatre starting at 6 p.m. and are free to members of campus and the community.
The screenings are part of a partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) and Twin Cities PBS to bring a unique program to Central Minnesota.
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Full Schedule
Monday, Jan. 23 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center TheatreEpisode 1: “The Golden Door (Beginnings-1938)
Monday, Jan. 30 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center TheatreEpisode 2: “Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)
Monday, Feb. 6 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center TheatreEpisode 3: “The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942-)
Tuesday, Jan. 14 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center TheatreEpisode 1, Spanish
Tuesday, Jan. 31 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center TheatreEpisode 2, Spanish
Tuesday, Feb. 7 — 6-8 p.m.Atwood Memorial Center Theatre”Episode 3, Spanish

Women on Wednesday Reloaded: Feminist Podcast & Peer Discussion
2023-01-25 - 2023-04-26
The St. Cloud State University Women’s Center is hosting Women on Wednesday Reloaded: Feminist Podcast & Peer Discussion.
This is an informal, peer-led opportunity for students to hang out and connect, listen to a feminist podcast together, and discuss emerging feminist political issues! Some of the specific topics on the agenda include: Organizing for Reproductive Justice Post-Roe and Anonymous Q & A Sex + Birth Control in a virtual session.
Students of all genders welcome every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 p.m. The discussions are held in the Atwood Lotus Room, near the Women’s Center on the 2nd floor.

Radio: You can learn more at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

14th Annual Power in Diversity Conference at SCSU
2023-01-26 08:00 - 2023-01-28 17:00
Student’s United, Lead Minnesota, the Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion and SCSU Multicultural Student Services are hosting the 14th annual Power in DiversityLeadership Conference/
This year organizers are shift the model slightly to get back to the basics with grassroots organizing, advocacy work and community building. The conference
theme is Solidarity in Action. Participants will earn a digital Leadership Badge for completion of the Power in Diversity Leadership Conference and there will be an additional track with the opportunity to earn an Advocacy Badge.
The conference is January 26-28, 2023.
Participants will also expand their network by connecting with local and regional community organizations.

GREAT Theatre Presents: Descendants the Musical
2023-01-27 - 2023-02-12
GREAT Theatre in St. Cloud is presenting Disney’s Descendants the Musical.
Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after in the kingdom of Auradon, safe from the terrifying villains they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. Entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four exchange students have a difficult choice to make: should the young students follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps, or write their own legacies? The show is packed with comedy, adventure and catchy upbeat music.
The evening and matinee performances are January 27th to February 12th at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

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

Shiny Sparkling Gem - Handbell Favorites Concert
2023-01-29 14:00 - 15:00
Great River Resonance, Central Minnesota’s premier handbell ensemble is presenting a concert of handbell favorites from traditional hymns to popular music.
Great River Resonance is a more than 5 octave bell choir comprised of ringers from the greater St. Cloud area. They perform 1-2 concerts a year, offer small group ensembles for events, educational events for local ringers, and customized learning sessions for individual choirs.
Our bells and chimes are a combination of Schulmerich and Malmark. We get the best of both worlds! Great River Resonance is part of Handbell Musicians of America, and they proudly represent Area 7 of Minnesota, South and North Dakota and. Wisconsin.
Their next concert with a theme of Shiny Sparkling Gem is Sunday, January 29th starting at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sartell.

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

Story Stroll and Poetry with Sherburne County
2023-01-30 - 2023-02-26
Sherburne County Parks is thrilled to partner with the Great River Regional Library and the City of Elk River Parks & Recreation to combine literacy with some favorite outdoor spaces.
They’re hosting a Poetry Project for those up to 18 years old, and providing more of a Poetry Path in the parks, featuring submitted work! The theme of the project is Find Your Voice! Submitted poems will be posted along paths in Elk River’s new and improved Orono Park and well as Sherburne County’s Grams Park, Bridgeview Park and Oak Savanna Park throughout the summer reading program.
To participate, sharpen your pencils and pick up your Poetry Form at the Big Lake, Becker, or the Elk River libraries. You can also print the form the Sherburne County Parks & Recreation website or the City of Elk River Parks & Recreation website. .
Poetry submissions will be accepted at each participating branch until the end of February.

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

13th Annual Book Sale for Child Care Center
2023-01-31 - 2023-04-19
The Lindgren Child Care Center at St. Cloud State University is hosting their 13th annual used book sale, and they could use your help.
Each year, the Lindgren preschoolers hold a book sale in the Atwood Memorial Center. If you have any gently used books to donate you can drop them off at the Child Care Center located next to the the Engineering and Computer Center or at a number of campus departments. They do not want any textbooks. The book sale is a fundraiser for the pre-school children and programming at the Child Care Center.
The Book Sale is Wednesday, April 19th in the Atwood Center Lounge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The books will be priced 2 for $1.

Radio: We have more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
Lindgren Child Care Center
Main Office: 320-308-3296
krallar@stcloudstate.edu
Kayla Allar
Preschool Teacher

FANTASTIC OCCURRENCES ART EXHIBITION
2023-02-01 - 2023-03-31
The Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud is featuring the exhibit “Fantastic Occurrences” in its main floor lobby.
The exhibit spotlights the art of Lou Lou, whose paintings are intentional, whimsical and nestle between realism and surrealism. The art possess a dreamlike quality rich with luscious greenery.
The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By the way, you can visit with the artist on Saturday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m during her art reception. It’s open to the public and light refreshments provided.

Radio: We have more information on the Area Events page of KVSC.org.

TESTIFY PHOTO GALLERY DISPLAY AT GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00
TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today, an exhibit of art and artifacts from The Diane and Alan Page Collection, has returned to the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library.
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page and his family, with collection director Georgi Page-Smith, are again presenting their exhibit in Minnesota with renewed calls to action.
Selections from the family’s extraordinary collection will be on display at the Great River Regional Library. They’re hosting a large format photo display of selections from the exhibit, featuring audio narration. The series of high-resolution photographs by photographer Josh Grubbs is also available to view online.
The exhibit can be viewed during regular hours of the St. Cloud Library.

Radio: We have links to more information on the Area Events page of KVSC.org

Granite City Folk Society with Paul Imholte & Cristina Seaborn
2023-02-03 19:00 - 20:30
The Granite City Folk Society is continuing their music series with Paul Imholte & Cristina Seaborn.
Paul Imholte is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer best known as a hammered dulcimer player….but he is also on a first-name basis with the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo, and has been seen in the company of the viola, cello, Autoharp, harmonica, jawharp, and spoons.
He writes and performs music that reflects Central Minnesota: his songs deal with old barns, tractors, kids, migrant workers, rutabagas, reluctant Springs, smoking horses, and ghosts in the attic. His concert will feature violinist Cristina Seaborn.
The concert is Friday, February 3rd at First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7 p.m.

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

Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – Hmong Cultural Center
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-25
You’re invited to learn about Hmong history and culture in Minnesota during a free February event series. “Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – Hmong Cultural Center”.
The free program is hosted via Zoom each Saturday in February from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, this is a partnership project of the Benton, Morrison, Sherburne and Stearns county historical societies. The series seeks to create greater understanding and awareness of cultures that have been and still are part of central Minnesota and its history.
This year’s programming comes from the Hmong Cultural Center (HCC) in St. Paul, a nonprofit organization. The programs will be presented by HCC’s director of programs and the executive director. A traveling exhibit from HCC will be available for public viewing at each site on a revolving basis for two weeks in February.

Radio: We have a link posted on the Area Event page at KVSC.org

Nightmare Before Valentine's Production
2023-02-04 08:30 - 22:00
Divergent Stars Theatre Company in St. Cloud presents “The Nightmare Before Valentine’s: A Cabaret for the Strange and Unusual.”
If you are a fan of spooky classics like “Edward Scissorhands” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” or new smash hits like “Wednesday,” you’ll love this show! There will be burlesque, singing, dancing, and more, all based on the many realms from the mind of Tim Burton.
The show is at the Red Carpet Nightclub on Saturday, February 4th, the doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the program starts at 9 p.m., You must be 21+ to attend.

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

CSB/SJU Fine Art Series Presents Versa-Style Dance Co.
2023-02-04 19:30 - 21:00
The CSB/SJU Fine Art Series is presenting the Versa-Style Dance Company.
The world touring dance company is bringing the power of hip-hop to the College of St. Benedict. The group will showcase popping, locking, boogaloo, house and Afro-Latin styles such as salsa, merengue, and cumbia. This performance features their newest work, FREE-Mind FREE-Style, to explore the limitless possibilities of street dance.
Each performance is love, positivity and knowledge shared through the medium of hip-hop dance and beyond.
Versa-Style Dance Company is performing on Saturday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Escher Auditorium.

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

Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club with Tom Steman
2023-02-08 09:00 - 10:00
The Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club in February is hosting St. Cloud State University archivist and professor Tom Steman.
Steman will explore Central Minnesota’s connection to Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes as he discusses St. Cloud State alum Ralph Heimdahl. His presentation will spotlight archival materials, Heimdahl’s university connections and his official papers, which were donated to the university.
Breakfast Club is Wednesday, February 8th at 9 a.m. at the Stearns History Musuem, there is small fee for non-museum members.

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

International Holocaust Remembrance Day at SCSU
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:00
St. Cloud State University’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education is recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The day recognizes of the liberation of Auschwitz on Jan. 27, a date the United Nations has designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Leading up to and around that date, the university features an annual lecture series entitled The Scott and Lynn Bryce Lecture on Holocaust Education, a series intended to commemorate the lives of the victims of the Holocaust and to honor the roles of the two professors who were the founders of Holocaust education at St. Cloud State.
This year’s speakers are Steven Hunegs, who is the Executive Director of Jewish Community Relations Council, and Rebecca Erbelding, an author, historian, curator, and archivist at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Both were interviewed for the new Ken Burns series The U.S. and the Holocaust.
The presentation is Thursday, February 9th in the Miller Center Library Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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

Night of the Stars benefit for District 742
2023-02-10 - 2023-02-11
The St. Cloud Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) is presenting its annual Night of the Stars benefit for District 742.
Night of the Stars is an annual LEAF fundraising event celebrating the important contribution of activities and developmental opportunities to a comprehensive education. The event also promotes the impact of the growing LEAF endowment fund and the impact of the organization’s grant cycles for District 742 academics, activities, arts and athletics.
The 2023 edition will showcase talented students and staff from throughout the School District. The Tech auditorium stage will be graced with more than 20 high energy acts including selections from Broadway musicals, vocal and instrumental solos and collaborations, comedy sketches, and District 742 vocal and instrumental large ensembles.
The fundraising show are February 10th and 11th at the new Tech High School auditorium. Curtain times are 7 p.m.

Radio: We have a link to ticket details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
Tickets can be purchased on the LEAF webpage: www.leaf742.org.

Pakistan Student Association at SCSU Hosting "Nisbatain" Celebration
2023-02-11 17:30 - 20:00
You are invited to join the Pakistan Student Association at St. Cloud State to discover Pakistan through the eyes of St. Cloud State students.

The theme this year is ‘Nisbatain’ and it is the Pakistan Students Association’s Annual Culture Night. They’ll have some of the best South Asian cuisine for you to try with wonderful performances happening and amazing display of colour on display as well.

This year they’re focusing on “Nisbatain,” which means relationships and affinity. The celebration is Saturday, February 11th at starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Atwood Ballroom at SCSU. The show begins at 5:30 p.m., there is a cost to attend.
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Sweetheart Swing Dance with the Stearns History Museum
2023-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
The Stearns History Museum is hosting a Sweatheart Swing Dance.
You’re invited to throw on your dancing shoes and join them for a Sweetheart Swing Dance!
The Rock City Big Band will play all your favorites from the 20s, 30s, and 40s so you and your sweetie or you and your friends can dance the night away. Local beer will be served, along with some tasty sweet treats!
The swing dance is Saturday, February 11th at the Whitney Senior Center. A dance lesson is set for 6:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 7.

Radio: You can learn more on the Area Events page on KVSC.org.

Higher Works Collaborative Black Business Expo and Gala
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-18
Higher Works Collaborative in St. Cloud is proud to announce their 4th Annual Black Business Expo at the Waite Park Event Center and the Black Excellence Gala.
The non-profit is recognizing, honoring and celebrating Black Businesses, Black-owned & operated non-profit organizations, and other Black Excellence across our region. The Expo is taking place Friday, February 17th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Also on Saturday they’re hosting the 4th Annual Black Excellence Gala. You’re welcome to join the event as they celebrate Black Excellence in Greater St. Cloud with live music from Billy Steele and Band along with dinner. Awards and recognitions are part of the night of festivities.

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

The Boston Imposters with Granite City Folk Society
2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:00
The Granite City Folk Society is hosting The Boston Imposters for a concert at Bo Diddley’s in St. Cloud.
The Boston Imposters are in reality the duo of Davey Harrison and Maire Clement, who are, despite the name, based in Wisconsin. They also really sing original and traditional material from the personal to Celtic to bluegrass, accompanied by mandolin, guitar, and banjo.
One critics writes their music harkens back to the traditional folk duos of the 1950s and 1960s, The Boston Imposters represent the genre at its most pure: two capable voices, supported by sparse-yet-effective instrumentation, working together to earnestly share stories anyone can relate to.
Their concert is Friday, February 17th starting at 7:30 p.m.

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

Dragons & Mythical Beasts at the Paramount Center for the Arts
2023-02-18 15:00 - 16:30
Dragons and Mythical Beasts are coming to the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud.
You’re invited to enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for the family.
The show will unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon.
This Olivier Award nominated show comes to the USA direct from the creators of the international hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life.
Dragons and Mystical Beasts is Saturday, February 18th at 3 p.m.

Radio: You’ll find a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Cirque Mechanics Show at CSB/SJU
2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:00
The CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series is hosting Cirque Mechanics.
You’re invited to celebrate the power of the wind with a breathtaking cirque performance by Cirque Mechanics. A giant windmill will be mounted on a turntable harnesses the power and energy of people rather than the wind as performers fly, balance, float on air and defy gravity in this whirlwind circus performance.
This is high-flying, eye-popping, heart-stopping show will blow away audiences of all ages.
The performance is Saturday, Feb. 18th at the Escher Auditorium at the College of St. Benedict.

Radio: You can learn more at the Area Events page at KVSC.org

Blind Boys of Alabama Performing in St. Cloud
2023-02-24 19:30 - 21:00
Update: Unfortunately this concert has been postponed due to the winter storm. The artists are unable to travel to St. Cloud.
The musical group the Blind Boys of Alabama are coming to the Paramount Center for the Arts.
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They’re not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st.
The band has persevered through seven decades to become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world.
The concert is Friday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.

Radio: We’ve got more details linked at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Ebony Night at St. Cloud State University
2023-02-25 18:00 - 22:00
The Council of African American Students are hosting Ebony Night at St. Cloud State University.
Ebony Night is an event that celebrates Black culture and local talent. This year’s theme is ‘Black in Time’, they will be showcasing Black Excellence throughout the decades through a variety of performances including singing, dancing, spoken word and a featured fashion show.
In the celebration of Black excellence, you’re invited to attend and enjoy a night filled with rich history and Black culture.
Ebony Night is Saturday, February 25th in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.

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

Central Minnesota Idol Youth Chorale of Central MN
2023-02-25 19:30 - 21:00
Youth Chorale of Central MN is hosting Central Minnesota Idol, a fundraising event at the Paramount Center for the Arts.
This annual fundraising event for Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota is a friendly singing competition between area artists that raises funds for the singers’ favorite charities and to support the programming of YCCM.
Backed by the house band, Radio Nation, singers perform a selection of songs and attendees vote with their donations to select the next Central Minnesota Idol.
The show is Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Radio: You can learn more on the Area Events page of KVSC.org.
