St. Cloud native Lois Whitney Forbes was a well-seasoned traveler and photographer who navigated the globe, taking pictures and documenting cultures. Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to see her work. The images are on display at the Stearns History Museum thanks to a family member. Her granddaughter recalls that Lois Forbes was fearless and worldly, curious and adventuresome. Forbes documented her travels in the late 1950s and ‘60s and exhibit highlights Forbes’ trips to Asia and Africa using…

Great River Regional Library will be hosting a great amount of Summer Reading Program kickoff events around the region, including magic shows, Ice Cream socials, live music and much more! To learn more you can pick up a event guide at your Library. The Summer reading program is open to all kids from ages infant to 18. The child will receive reading records to track their progress. To be eligible for the prize drawings, the reading records must be completed…

Stears County Parks is seeking ongoing and short-term volunteers. They are seeking participants to assist with cleaning up litter, trimming trails, monitoring trail signs, spotting vandalism or helping staff suppress and remove invasive plant species such as buckthorn. Put your talent, energy, and passion to use throughout Stearns County Parks. Volunteer opportunities are located throughout Stearns County. Dates, locations, registration forms, and other information is available by calling the Stearns County Parks Office at 320-255-6172 or by emailing parkinfo@co.stearns.mn.us.

St. Cloud’s Summertime By George festival will occur every Wednesday at Lake George. This event includes free live music from local and regional bands, local vendors, artisans, and a kids zone for the entire family..   Performing on Wednesday, July 17 is SFO, with opening act, Blimp. Gather your friends and get      ready to Rock with SFO-A Tribute To    Journey, with a salute to Foreigner and Kansas. This band is a 6-pack of top notch musicians with decades of touring…

Munsinger Gardens in St.Cloud is hosting its twelfth annual art fair. There will be over 45 artist's displaying their wonderful pieces of artwork. Enjoy the music in the garden provided in different areas among the flowers along with food and beverages. Musicians performing the day of the event: Upper Gardens All day • Carlos Quinche playing native flutes Lower Gardens on Stage near the river: 11:30am to 1:30 pm • Cristina Seaborn Quartet 2:30pm to 4:30 pm  • Nelson & Hamilton 5:00pm to…

Join us at Munsinger Gardens for a fun night with Folk/Americana band, Dennis and the D's. Lead artist Dennis is known for putting on a good show with, audience participation and including humor in the show making it a memorable event. The band will be playing near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River. All concerts are free and the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will again sell those fabulous $1 root beer floats. This activity…

St. Cloud’s Summertime By George festival will occur every Wednesday at Lake George. This event includes free live music from local and regional bands, local vendors, artisans, and a kids zone for the entire family.     Performing on Wednesday, July 17 is Transit Authority, with opening act, Cosmic Fuse. The Premier Tribute to the Band Chicago has performed sold-out performances at Disney World, theaters, festivals, events, performing art centers & casinos across the country. They are endorsed by the…

Thirty-five potters from across North America will be on display at the 8th annual Minnesota Pottery Festival in Hutchinson. The Festival provides an excellent day trip for clay-lovers, families and collectors. Entrance and parking are free, there is a complimentary golf cart shuttle available and many dedicated handicap parking spaces. The two days are filled with on-site raku firing, Pottery Olympic competitions, ceramic technique demonstrations, and a Kids’ Station where children of all ages can get their hands dirty.  …