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St. Cloud State Wind Ensemble Winter Concert
2021-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
You’re invited to the St. Cloud State Wind Ensemble will perform a Wind Ensemble Winter Concert.
Enjoy an eclectic evening of music by the SCSU Wind Ensemble. You will hear traditional band standards, contemporary new arrangements, music from the movies and stage, a little jazz, as well as solo performances. Please join them for a great way to stay warm on a winter’s eve. The St. Cloud State Wind Ensemble is a select group of musicians, mostly SCSU music majors led by interim conductor Gary Zwack.
The concert is taking place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1st in Stewart Hall’s Ritsche Auditorium.

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Concert parking is available in the 4th Avenue Parking Ramp at 4th Ave and 6th Street on the SCSU campus. Accessible parking is available close to the auditorium if you enter off 6th Street or behind Stewart Hall entering from 8th Street.

Wind Ensemble Winter Concert at St. Cloud State University
2021-12-01 19:00 - 20:30
St. Cloud State University’s Department of Music, School of the Arts and College of Liberal Arts invites you to their Wind Ensemble Winter Concert.
The SCSU Wind Ensemble Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 1st stating at 7 p.m. in Stewart Hall’s Ritsche Auditorium. It will be an evening of music to inspire the season and invoke the special times of the holidays.
Audience members will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

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St. Cloud State University's Music at St. Mary’s Concert
2021-12-03 19:00 - 20:30
The choral ensembles from St. Cloud State University is presenting the highly anticipated “Music at St. Mary’s” concert.
This annual event features a sampling of the finest choral repertoire, ranging from exciting, new works to beloved choral classic works. The concert will include performances by SCSU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Women’s Choir.
The concert is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3rd at the Cathedral ofSt. Mary in downtown St. Cloud.
Tickets will be available at the door and a free for those with a current SCSU ID. Also, please note masks will be required for audience members.
A portion of ticket proceeds go toward scholarships for music students.

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For more information, call the Performing Arts Center office at (320) 308-3223 or email
Dr. Lara Moline at lara.moline@stcloudstate.edu

Paramount Center for the Arts Presents Christmas with The Steeles
2021-12-04 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts is presenting Christmas with The Steeles.
Over the years, the Steeles have presented their annual holiday concert to sold-out audiences across the state. A cornerstone of Minnesota music with world-renowned talent, Christmas with the Steeles echoes the sacred and secular sounds of the season, with songs you know and love.
The Steeles consist of five siblings; J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele. They have been singing together since they were children growing up in Gary, Indiana where they began to develop their style and soul.
Christmas with the Steeles is Saturday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m.

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Paramount Center for the Arts Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
2021-12-09 - 2021-12-11
Paramount Center for the Arts Presents The Nutcracker Ballet.
The Stroia Ballet Company returns to the Paramount with the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet. An enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy….and a ferocious Mouse Queen! Plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming.
The performance dates and times include:
Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10 at 7 p.m. as well as Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m.

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St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Fantasy
2021-12-11 15:00 - 16:00
The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra is presenting their Holiday Fantasy concert.
You’ll enjoy the Christmas Overature, The Snowman–with a film segment, Fantasia on Greensleeves, Sleigh Ride, A Christmas Festival and more under the guidance of conductor Ernesto Estigarribia.
The performance is Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. in the Ritsche Auditorium at St. Cloud State University. There is a pre-concert discussion at 2 p.m. as well.

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Granite City Radio Theatre Welcomes George Maurer
2021-12-15 19:30 - 21:30
Performer and composer George Maurer is our musical guest for the winter episode of Granite City Radio Theatre at the Pioneer Place Theater on Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. Come join the seasonal festivities, full of laughs, in our 10th season!
George Maurer’s artistic curiosity and commitment to expanding his boundaries lead him down exciting new professional and personal paths. He leads the George Maurer jazz group, creates soundtracks for international films and arranges compositions for national touring bands. Joining George on the stage for GCRT is acclaimed vocalist Judi Vinar, who has toured with the incredible Bobby McFerrin.

The world’s best back-up band, Collective Unconscious, is back to put a bow on the show!
December 15 show tickets are now on sale.
Granite City Radio Theatre host Jay Terry along with Heather and Mackenzie will have you laughing with their irreverent sketches, and the Shades Brigade drama is welcoming a new cast member, Shannan Paul, as they traverse the globe in a quest to stamp out evil doers. Dan Barth’s trivia challenge will have you both laughing and scratching your head at the same time

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St. Germain Night Market
2021-12-18 16:00 - 20:00
The Whitney Gallery is presenting the St. Germain Night Market.
Join the downtown merchants for a festive evening in St. Cloud, for shopping, warmth and happiness! You’ll enjoy window displays (vote for your favorites), warm beverages, food and music! Each location will have something different to cater to your holiday spirit.
The St. Germain Night Market is from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 18th.

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations
2022-01-05 - 2022-03-03
The Stearns History Museum is presenting a new exhibit, Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations.
The traveling exhibition offers an opportunity to learn more about the Native nations in Minnesota and the history of treaty-making with the United States. It relays Minnesota’s Native history in the voices of Dakota and Ojibwe people in this place once called “Mnisota.” It includes 20 freestanding panels and a 14-minute video, “A Day in the Life of Minnesota Tribal Nations.”
Many people believe the United States gave land to Native Americans, but the reverse is true. Under pressure, the tribal nations often gave up large portions of their homelands to retain reservations, small land areas for the exclusive use of their people and descendants. The United States promised to provide them with social, economic, and educational services in return. It’s a responsibility that continues today.
The exhibit runs during Stearns History Museum hours now through March 3.

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Whit Gallery Presents Kyle Fokken's Sculpture Art
2022-01-06 - 2022-01-20
The Whitney Gallery in downtown St. Cloud is featuring the art of Kyle Fokken.
He is a mixed media sculptor who combines diverse imagery into hybrid sculptures that explore cultural contexts between people. Fokken uses vintage toy and ‘folk art’ aesthetics to explore the passing down of cultural values between generations.
There is an artist’s reception on Thursday, January 20th from 6 to 8 p.m., the art will be on display through January 22nd.

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Rainbow Support Evening For Parents/Allies/Friends and GLBTQ+
2022-01-13 19:00 - 21:00
The Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph are hosting a Rainbow Support Evening For Parents/Allies/Friends and GLBTQ+.
You’re invited to gather to pray, share stories and support each other. Confidentiality is maintained and the facilitators are Myrna Ohmann and Eunice Antony.
The support evening is Thursday, January 13th from 7–9 p.m.

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Great River Arts Present Author Michael Lyons
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
Great River Arts in Little Falls is presenting author Michael Lyons.
Interested in learning more about Ojibwe culture? Join them for a presentation by Michael Lyons, author of Ojiberish: An Introduction to Ojibwemowin, a children’s book on learning the Ojibwe language. He also hosts the podcast Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo, which uses music and puppetry to teach about Ojibwe language, culture and history.
Lyons focuses on Native American History (specifically the Indian Boarding School era), historical and inter-generational trauma: “How to survive the boarding school survivors”, Indian Education – Columbus to A.I.M. and the forgotten warriors of WWII, Combating depression and anxiety the traditional Ojibwe way: “You don’t have to be sad all the time,” Ojibwe language and culture revitalization. You’ll learn how to say “blueberry pie” in Ojibwe the musical way, and much more.
The presentation is free and open to the public and families on Thursday, January 27, stating at 7 p.m. at Great River Arts.

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GREAT Theatre Presents "Matilda"
2022-01-28 - 2022-02-06
St. Cloud’s GREAT Theatre is presenting the musical “Matilda” at the Paramount Center for the Arts.
Through dazzling performances and pumped-up musical arrangements, the twisted genius of Roald Dahl comes to life on stage in this story of an extraordinary girl. Armed with a sharp mind and vivid imagination, Matilda dares to take a stand against the nasty, name-calling, bullying adults in her life and change her story. Youth and grown-ups will be captivated by this hit musical that celebrates the power of imagination and the importance of becoming your own person.
GREAT Theatre recommends Matilda for brave 8 to 98 year-olds. The production will be live on stage starting January 28th and running on weekends through February 6th.

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Diversity Job & Internship Fair at SCSU
2022-01-28 13:00 - 16:00
St. Cloud State University’s Career Center, American Indian Center, Student Accessibility Services, LGBT Resource Center, Multicultural Student Services and Veterans Resource Center are hosting a Diversity Job and Internship Fair.
You will meet employers who hire SCSU graduates!
Many of Minnesota’s largest business, technical, healthcare, government, non-profit and education employers will be in attendance. This will be the only time that a few of the participating employers will be coming to campus this year!
The Job Fair is FREE and open to all students and alumni – no registration is required. It’s taking place starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 28th in the Atwood Center.

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Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota Moonlight Ski 2022
2022-01-28 18:00 - 21:00
The Nordic Ski Club of Central MN and Stearns County Parks invites you for an evening of skiing at Quarry Park with their annual Moonlight Ski event.
Participants will enjoy the 4.2 miles of scenic lighted cross country ski trails, multiple bonfires throughout the park, snacks and drinks, door prizes and free ski rentals. The entire event is free including parking at Quarry Park.
No previous experience necessary for this family friendly event. Note that it will be a hiking event if snow is inadequate.
The Moonlight Ski is from from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 285th (moved from January 7th due to extreme cold).

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Student Juried Art Show at CSB-SJU
2022-01-29 - 2022-03-18
The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University is presenting a Student Juried Art show called “@Art.”
It’s a celebration of the creativity and innovative spirit of the student body in this juried exhibit. It features artwork in a range of mediums and will feature to two & three dimensional work as well as video submissions. More than 30 student artists were selected for the show.
The @ART exhibition opens Friday, January 29th at CSB Gorecki Gallery and will be on view through March 18th.
**There is a with a reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 12th from 5- 7 p.m. The award winning student artists will be announced at 6 p.m.

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas with the CSB/SJU Orchestra
2022-01-29 19:30 - 21:00
The CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series is presenting Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas with the CSB/SJU Orchestra.
Alasdair Fraser, one of Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassadors, and the exceptionally talented cellist Natalie Haas will share the stage with the full CSB/SJU Orchestra.
In traditional Scottish music, the fiddle and the cello were the foundation of the dance band, with the cello providing the rhythmic heart to the fiddle’s energy. Together, Alasdair and Natalie are a soulful exploration of the full range of Celtic music.
The concert is Saturday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Escher Auditorium.

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Breakfast Club at Stearns History Museum Presents Ted Gordon
2022-02-09 09:00 - 10:00
Ted Gordon will present “Cahuilla Nation Activism and the Tribal Casino Movement” at the next Breakfast Club at the Stearns History Museum.
Join them for Gordon’s, which is part of the winter event series, packaged with Anton Treuer’s book club and the “Why Treaties Matter” exhibit now on display, Gordon digs deeper into the Cabazon Decision.
Breakfast Club will begin at the 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9th at the Stearns History Museum.

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Reservations are required and will close at noon Tues. Feb. 8. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

Chris Koza Concert at Paramount Center for the Arts
2022-02-11 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud is presenting the music of Chris Koza.
Koza is a composer and performer based in Minneapolis. He performs both solo and with his band Rogue Valley, he has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile, , The Jayhawks, Neko Case and Kathleen Edwards. The music Koza produces is rooted in Americana and is born out of folk, country, storytelling and rock ’n roll. He both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility, subtle synthesizers, rich harmonies and imaginative production choices.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 11th.

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Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science!
2022-02-12 15:00 - 16:30
The Paramount Center for the Arts presents Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science!
Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there are way too many to do them all in one show. The solution: The Wheel of Science! Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel and labeled it with everything from optical illusions to chemical reactions to a homemade hovercraft, and more!
Will he turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? Who knows? So, step right up, and spin that wheel!
All ages welcome at the show on Saturday, February 12th at 3 p.m. but, it’s recommended for ages 7 and older.

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Cloudy Nights Speakeasy
2022-02-12 17:00 - 22:30
Cloudy Nights Speakeasy is returning to downtown St. Cloud.
You’re invited to experience the history and culture of St. Cloud and the 1920s- 1930s with support of the Stearns History Museum! The night is not just stuck in the past, organizers are also bridging the past to the present through music, art, and experiences. The evening includes arts, music and a pub crawl. There will be a charitable Casino Gaming Joint at Sweet Stop, Electra Swing at The Whit Gallery, Cabaret 701 at The Studio …and eight downtown bars and pubs with themed drinks. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920’s inspired attire.

The event is also a fundraiser for arts and fitness programs for area youth and is taking place on Saturday, February 12th starting at 5 p.m.

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Auditions for "Jesus Christ Superstar"
2022-02-14 - 2022-02-15
The Better Times Theatre Company, part of Central Minnesota Theatre, is proud to present auditions for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar”
“Jesus Christ Superstar” boasts a musical soundtrack that rocked the world upon its release in 1970. Set during the last days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, it has continued to touch diverse audiences as it explores questions of humanity, faith, change, community, and the star status of the man himself.
Auditions will take place Monday, February 14th and Tuesday, February 15th from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Community Room. You must be 16 years and older to audition.

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AAUW Celebrates 100 Years
2022-02-14 17:30 - 20:30
The Saint Cloud Branch of the American Association of University Women is celebrating 100 years of support for women and girls in Central Minnesota.

AAUW has advocated for women’s voices in all corners of education, science, politics, government and the arts. The organization remains a strong proponent of scholarship, education and action on women’s issues in the community, state, nation, and world.

You are invited to attend their centennial celebration on February 14 in the Atwood Memorial Center at St. Cloud State University, Alumni Room from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event includes music by the L’unica Quartet,, dinner, and dramatic readings highlighting each decade.

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The cost is $25. Reservations are required by Feb.7th. Contact: Ginny Bisek, gbisek@charter.net or Joyce Hummel, dennis.joyce.hummel@gmail.com. Free parking in Lot L or $1.50 per hour in the 3rd Ave. ramp. Guests are welcome!

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club at St. Cloud Library
2022-02-14 18:30 - 19:30
The Great River Regional Libary in St. Cloud invites teens to their next Teen Graphic Novel Book Club.
Teens are invited to join us as the group reads, reviews, and chats about the great graphic novels that are out there. You’ll also get a chance to share your favorites with the group. This activity is aimed for kids ages 11 to 17, and there is a limit of 10 participants.
The next Teen Graphic Novel Book Club is Monday, January 10th starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants should check at the Children’s Help desk for location information when they arrive.

Color in Film: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
2022-02-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join St. Cloud State University’s LGBT Resource Center for Color in Film to view the documentary, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.
This film discusses Johnson’s trans rights movement and the investigation into her death in 1992, which was initially ruled as a suicide.
The film will be shown on Tuesday, February 15th at 5 p.m. in Atwood Theater and is free to attend.

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Everyday People Sketch Night at The Whit
2022-02-18 19:00 - 2022-02-25 21:00
The Whit Gallery is hosting Everyday People Sketch Night.
Join them for a night of drawing and/or painting folks from our community. They’ll have drawing horses and easels for your use (first come first serve). Bring your own art supplies, but small sketchbooks are available for sale.
This is a co-sponsored event with the Tiny School of Art & Design. Some drawing guidance will be available and their is a cost to participate.
The Everyday People Sketch Nights will be held on Friday, February 18 and 25 at the gallery.

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Take the Polar Plunge in St. Cloud
2022-02-19 12:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to take the Polar Plunge in St. Cloud — this year’s theme is Freezin’ for a Reason!
You can experience the Polar Plunge events on Saturday, February 19th starting at noon at Pleasant Lake. The plunge is one-of-a-kind fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota with 100% of the funds raised supporting Special Olympics Minnesota athletes.
You can sign up online to participate, fundraise or take a virtual plunge at home.

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CSB-SJU Presents VIVA MOMIX
2022-02-19 19:30 - 21:00
The CSB-SJU Fine Art Series is presenting VIVA MOMIX.
In celebration of MOMIX’s 40th Anniversary, VIVA MOMIX is a collection of the most iconic pieces from the company’s repertoire. The show combines illusion, beauty, magic, fun and inventiveness, VIVA MOMIX features everything this celebrated company is known for.
They transport audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through their trademark use of magical lighting and imagery, MOMIX has thrilled fans in over 22 countries. They combine athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience that will surprise and astonish.
The show is Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Escher Auditorium.

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Whit Gallery Exhibit: Beautiful Strange
2022-02-23 - 2022-03-12
The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud is featuring an exhibit called “Beautiful Strange.”
It features the art of Richard Wehrs from Peoria, Illinios. He creates faces and figures out of clay that are colorful, whimsical characters are sometimes cute, sometimes creepy, and often a blend of the two.
Wehrs finds his inspiration from a variety of sources, ranging from 1960s and 1970s B-movies, with space aliens and other creatures, to real-life recollections of growing up in Minnesota. The exhibit also features the work of Nicholas Harper.
Harper is an award-winning artist from Minneapolis and he refers to his personal artistic style as magical realism. Perhaps most well-known for his signature portraits of women with long necks, Harper infuses each painting with the potential for story-telling, metaphor and allegory.
The exhibit is on view during gallery hours through March 12th.

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*Harper’s gallery work will be complete on March 5.

Tail Feather Woman's Vision of the Drum at SCSU
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:15
The American Indian Center and Multicultural Student Services is presenting “Tail Feather Woman’s Vision of the Drum.”
You are invited to lsten to two Native women discuss the story of Wiyaka Sinte Win, a Dakota woman who had a vision of a drum that would be shared in order to bring unity and healing among tribes.
This is a free presentation on Zoom on Wednesday, February 23rd starting at 12 p.m.

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https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/98649170566
