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Breakfast Club: The 10th Division: Our WWII Mountain Troops
2023-01-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Stearns History Museum is presenting their next Breakfast Club event.
You can join them for The 10th Division: Our WWII Mountain Troops with Elena White and Molly Weyrens. Both are members of the Nordic Ski Club of Northern Minnesota. They will discuss the 10th Division: Our WWII Mountain Troops, a group of mountaineers who fought in Italy, Austria and other arenas during WWII, using their skills and expertise as skiers.
Breakfast Club is Wednesday, January 11th at 9 a.m. at the museum. There is a small fee for non-members to attend.

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

Company North Crest: NOW That’s What I Call DANCE!
2023-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | MN
North Crest’s 21st annual winter dance performance, NOW That’s What I Call DANCE!, is coming to the Paramount Center for the Arts.
The show will feature dances from their Company and Recreational dancers. You’re invited to listen along with us as they rock out to timeless classics all featured on, “NOW That’s What I Call MUSIC” albums. From rock n’ roll and Broadway, to Disney classics…there will be something for everyone!
Also, the Company ballet production will be telling the story from Illumination’s hit movie; “SING.”
The dance performance is Saturday, January 7th starting at 4 p.m.

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

Granite City Folk Society Presents Curtis and Loretta
2023-01-06 19:30 - 21:00 | MN
The Granite City Folk Society is presenting Curtis and Loretta.
The music of Minnesota perennials Curtis and Loretta comes straight from the heart. They are extraordinary and proficient on a parade of stringed instruments, which create an alluring frame for their original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond.
Their current instrumental menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitar, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers.
The concert is Friday, January 6th at 7:30 p.m. at Bo Diddley’s on 25th Avenue South in St. Cloud.

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

Moonlight Ski with the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota
2023-01-06 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
You’re invited to join the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and Stearns County Parks for the Moonlight Ski..
This is a free family friendly event at Quarry Park. There will be bonfires with smores, hot cocoa, door prizes and free parking available. Also, you can stop in Fitzharris Ski, Bike, and Outdoor or Revolution Cycle and Ski on January 6 for free ski rentals on first-come, first served basis. There are more than four miles of lighted cross country ski trails at Quarry Park.
The Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center will be at the Moonlight Ski and have some skis available for use. Come out to Quarry Park for a great night of snow fun!
Moonlight Ski is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 6th.

Radio: We have more details at KVSC.org, head on over the Area Events page.

St. Cloud Crush Girl's Hockey vs. New Ulm
2022-12-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Bernicks Arena
St. Cloud Crush Girl’s Hockey vs. New Ulm
Wed. 5:00 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: KVSC Sports Stream

A DON'T HUG ME CHRISTMAS CAROL IS COMING TO THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2022-12-28 13:30 - 2022-12-29 21:00 | MN
A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol, one of the most popular holiday shows in Minneapolis for 11 years, is coming back to the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud.
It’s set in a little bar in northern Minnesota called The Bunyan in a town called Bunyan Bay and is a musical comedy with 17 original songs. It’s a hilarious Minnesota spoof of Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol. The show is written by Phil Olson, playwright and Minnesota native.
A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol is playing Wednesday and Thursday December 28th & 29th at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day.

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

Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
2022-12-26 - 2023-01-02 | MN
The Stearns History Museum invites you to enjoy their Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt.
You’ll be able to check your knowledge and learn a little about Central Minnesota’s history while exploring Heritage Park and the Stearns History Museum grounds.
It’s a self-guided, free activity that is open to all and runs from December 26th to January 2nd. Scavenger hunts forms can be found at the museum during open hours or at the drop box located outside the entry doors. All completed forms will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

St. Cloud Tech Boy's Basketball vs. Apollo
2022-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Apollo
St. Cloud Tech Boy’s Basketball vs. Apollo
Tues. 7:15 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

St. Cloud Tech Girl's Basketball vs. Monticello
2022-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Monticello
St. Cloud Tech Girl’s Basketball vs. Monticello
Tue. 7:00 p.m.
Play-by-play: Gavin Nelson
Listen on: KVSC Sports Stream

Rock and Roll Christmas Spectacular
2022-12-20 - 2022-12-23 | MN
Celebrating our 18th year in 2022 you’re invited to a holiday tradition at the Paramount Center for the Arts, the Rock and Roll Spectacular.
Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn’t even know were holiday classics. You’ll hear Christmas standards like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree, The Little Drummer Boy and many more like you’ve never heard them performed before!
The shows are Tuesday, December 20th through Thursday, December 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

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

George Maurer Group Holiday Show
2022-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | MN
The Paramount Center for the Arts is presenting the George Maurer Group Holiday Show.
Celebrating its 25th year at the Paramount, the George Maurer Group returns to the stage for one of theirr most popular holiday traditions. With holiday tunes you know and love, plus some new surprises, George Maurer, Ann Michels and the rest of the gang bring the jazz and turn up the fun this December.
The show is Monday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.

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

St. Cloud State Men's Basketball vs. Moorhead
2022-12-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Halenbeck Hall
St. Cloud State Men’s Basketball vs. Moorhead
Game 2 Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Play-by-play: Ryan Mcnamara
Color: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

St. Cloud State Women's Basketball vs. Moorhead
2022-12-17 15:30 - 17:30 | Halenbeck Hall
St. Cloud State Women’s Basketball vs. Moorhead
Game 2 Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

Paws to Read at St. Cloud Library
2022-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 | MN
The Great River Regional Library is hosting a children’s event called Paws to Read.
You’re invited to visit the Library to read with a Furry Friend! Certified therapy animals, including a dog or two, will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It’s lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! This activity is recommended for or ages 4 to 12.
The next Paws to Read is Saturday, December 17th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Library.

St. Cloud State Men's Basketball vs. Moorhead
2022-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Halenbeck Hall
St. Cloud State Men’s Basketball vs. Moorhead
Game 1 Fri. 7:30 p.m.
Play-by-play: Ryan McNamara
Color: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

St. Cloud State Women's Basketball vs. Moorhead
2022-12-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Halenbeck Hall
St. Cloud State Women’s Basketball vs. Moorhead
Game 1 Fri. 5:30 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

Free Holiday Concert at Waite Park Library
2022-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | MN
The Great River Regional Library in Waite Park is hosting the Gerard-Johnson Duo for a Holiday Concert.
You’re invited to celebrate the holiday season with the ethereal sounds of harp and flute. Join the Gerard-Johnson Duo (Emily Gerard, harp & Julie Johnson, flute) as they perform a program of their own holiday arrangements. The concert is open to o all ages.
The free concert is Friday, December 16 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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

Granite City Radio Theatre with Steve Roehm
2022-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | MN
KVSC’s Granite City Radio Theatre’s 11th season continues with the talent and wit of Minneapolis-based musician Steve Roehm. You may know him as the vibraphonist with The New Standards, Twilight Hours or Vic Volare. Steve Roehm is also a percussion teacher at the MacPhail Center for Music.
We’re delighted to welcome his musical talent on Wednesday, December 14th with the world’s best house band, Collective Unconscious.
KVSC’s 11th season of Granite City Radio Theatre at the historic Pioneer Place Theater and Veranda Lounge is a fun-filled evening of live music, comedic sketches, The Shades Brigade radio noir drama, the trivia challenge and much more!
The live radio program, with you in the live audience begins sharply at 7:30 p.m.
Granite City Radio Theatre is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Christmas with the Nelsons at the Paramount
2022-12-14 13:30 - 19:30 | MN
The Paramount Center for the Arts is hosting Christmas with the Nelsons.
This heart-warming multi-media live concert experience stars the third generation of #1 Nelson Family hitmakers, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. A genuine blend of Everly Brothers-style harmonies and Smothers Brothers-style comedy, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar have been thrilling sellout audiences world-wide for the past decade with their high-integrity Ricky Nelson Remembered show… and they’ve got a new gift for you to open.
There are two concerts on Wednesday, December 14th, one at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 7:30 p.m.

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

Breakfast Club with Stearns History Museum
2022-12-14 09:00 - 10:00 | MN
The Stearns History Museum is hosting their December Breakfast Club.
Attendees will learn about the German-Catholic heritage of Stearns County with Jeanette Blonigen Clancy. You’re invited to learn more as she talks about the idiosyncrasies that make Stearns County unique. A lifetime resident of the county,
she authored the centennial histories of Albany and Avon, hand as written numerous articles for the Crossings newsletter, including the most recent, a series called “Conversations with Olivia.”
Breakfast Club is Wednesday, December 14th at 9 a.m. at the Stearns History Museum. There is a small fee for non-members.

St. Cloud Crush Girl's Hockey vs. Willmar
2022-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | MAC
St. Cloud Crush Girl’s Hockey vs. Willmar
Tue. 7:00 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: KVSC Sports Stream

An Andy and Bing Christmas is a Christmas
2022-12-13 13:30 - 19:30 | MN
The Paramount Center for the Arts presents An Andy and Bing Christmas is a Christmas gala affair that is a throwback to the era of classic Christmas shows.
This performance celebrates Christmas albums of Bing Crosby and Andy Williams supported by the 16-piece “Elegance Orchestra.” You can enjoy beloved Christmas songs performed and led by Super Bowl Champion, Ben Utecht, Twin Cities favorite Cate Fierro and Minnesota Music and Midwest Music Hall of Fame Recipient, Mick Sterling.
There are two shows on Tuesday, December 13th, one at 1:30 p.m. and the second show at 7:30 p.m.

Radio: There’s more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

St. Cloud State Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
2022-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game 2 Sat. 3:00 p.m.
Play-by-play: Max Steigauf
Color: Zac Chapman
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

Lightwire Theatre presents: A Very Electric Christmas at CSB-SJU
2022-12-10 14:00 - 19:30 | MN
The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University’s Fine Art series is presenting Lightwire Theatre: A Very Electric Christmas.
You can make the season bright with a charming new tale told in vibrant lights, artistic dance and a score filled with holiday-favorite songs. Since you first saw them on America’s Got Talent Lightwire Theater has been mesmerizing audiences worldwide with skill, grace and eye-catching light shows. By combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance. The show features the tale of a misguided bird named Max who ends up at the North Pole for Christmas, it will warm hearts and have the spirit of the season shining through.
The concert is Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m.. and 7:30 p.m.. in the Escher Auditorium at the College of St. Benedict.

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

St. Cloud State Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
2022-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridder Arena
St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game 1 Fri. 6:00 p.m.
Play-by-play: Max Steigauf
Color: Zac Chapman
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity
2022-12-09 08:00 - 2022-12-19 17:00 | MN
GREAT Theatre invites you to enjoy Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity.
Experience this Gospel retelling of the Nativity through high energy music and extraordinary dance. Acclaimed poet Langston Hughes creates a unique theatrical experience by using dialogue, narration, gospel songs and folk spirituals to celebrate cultural traditions and the birth of the Christ.
Originally premiering in 1961, it was one of the first plays Off-Broadway written by an African American and has been presented around the world over the last 60 years.
The production is happening at the Helgeson Learning Lab at GREAT Theatre at December 9th to the 19th.

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

Moments in Time Art Exhibition
2022-12-09 - 2023-01-31 | MN
The Paramount Center for the Arts in historic downtown is hosting an art exhibit called Moments in Time.
The exhibit features the work of Ruth Jensen McGrath. She works with watercolors, acrylic and oil for her paintings. The artist paint whatever gives her inspiration, often landscapes around her. The long shadows of morning or late afternoon. The changing seasons and the vast farmland or woodlands. The sky, with it’s ever changing clouds, with the landscape below for a feeling of aerial perspective.
Jensen McGrath’s work is on view on the main floor of the lobby, which you can visit for free Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Radio: There’s more details on the Area Events page at KVSC.org.

Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas at CSB-SJU
2022-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | MN
The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University’s Fine Art series is presenting Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas.
Mark O’Connor’s eclectic combination of jazz, bluegrass and classical influences carries his vision of an American school of string playing. This much-loved holiday performance, accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and son, Forrest – both award-winning instrumentalists in their own rites – fashions a wondrous mix of instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. The performance is playful and joyous at points, but come prepared – the December winds won’t be the only chills you’ll feel.
The concert is Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen B. Humphrey Theater at St. John’s.

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

10th Annual St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt
2022-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
The city of St. Cloud invites you to their 10th annual St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt (why-knocked-market :).
The holiday celebration he 10th will be held on Thursday, December 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the River’s Edge Parking Ramp.
This outdoor market event features beer from Beaver Island Brewery, hot spiced Gluhwein, holiday vendors, food and more! It’s a family friendly holiday tradition from the city of St. Cloud that celebrates the season in traditional European style.

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

St. Cloud Tech Girl's Basketball vs. Sauk Rapids Rice
2022-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | MAC
St. Cloud Tech Girl’s Basketball vs. Sauk Rapids Rice
Tue. 7:15 p.m.
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: KVSC Sports Stream
