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Moonlight Ski with the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota
2023-01-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Granite City Folk Society Presents Curtis and Loretta
2023-01-06 19:30 - 21:00
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.

Company North Crest: NOW That’s What I Call DANCE!
2023-01-07 16:00 - 18:00
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

Breakfast Club: The 10th Division: Our WWII Mountain Troops
2023-01-11 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Student Welcome Back Carnival
2023-01-11 14:00 - 17:00
St. Cloud State University student are invited to join the Department of Campus Involvement and Huskies Events & Activities Team for a fun carnival!
They will have snow cones, corn dogs, cotton candy, carnival games, sketch artists, and so much more for students to enjoy and welcome back to spring semester at SCSU.
The carnival is Wednesday, January 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Atwood Center Ballroom.

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

Folsum Prison Experience at the Paramount Center for the Arts
2023-01-12 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts is featuring the show, Folsom Prison Experience.
The performance is a theatrical re-creation of Johnny Cash’s iconic 1968 live recording, At Folsom Prison. It’s a Number 1 smash that catapulted Cash to crossover stardom and cemented his reputation as an artist who didn’t play by the conventional rules.
But the behind-the-scenes tales of that fateful day, January 13, 1968, when Cash and his entourage put on two shows for the inmates of California’s Folsom Prison remain filled with facts and folklore. You can be a part of that day in musical history as an inmate!
The show is Thursday, January 12th at 7:30 p.m.

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

GREAT and COLLIDE Present: Wonderland
2023-01-13 - 2023-01-14
GREAT Theatre and COLLIDE Theatrical company are presenting “Wonderland.”
The high energy show, set to a popular music soundtrack, features vivid costumes and dazzling dance skills. Wonderland takes audiences on a ride as familiar characters experience mental health challenges and discover friendship and acceptance along the way.
COLLIDE Theatrical is a St. Paul based company dedicated to telling theatrical stories through music and dance that thrills audiences with its unique blend of tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, is remounting this show especiallv for GREAT
audiences.
The show are Friday and Saturday, January 13th and 14th at the Helgeson Learning Lab in Waite Park.

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

St. Cloud State Men's Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers
2023-01-13 19:30 - 21:00
St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers
Game 1 Fri. 7:30 pm
Play-by-play: Brian Moos
Color: Alex Fern
Listen on: 88.1 FM KVSC

El Camino al Carnaval at St. Cloud State University
2023-01-14 16:00 - 18:00
The Latin America Students Association at St. Cloud State University are hosting El Camino al Carnaval.
All students and community members are welcome to know more about LatinoAmerica. In this event you can appreciate different performances and delicious food. They are going to have a One-way interactive tour and you can learn more about different countries in LatinoAmerica.
The carnaval is Saturday, January 14th starting at 4 p.m. and is taking place in the Atwood Center, 2nd floor, on the SCSU campus.

St. Cloud State Men's Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers
2023-01-14 18:00 - 20:00
St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers
Game 2 Sat. 6:00 pm
Play-by-play: Brian Moos
Color: Alex Fern
Listen on: 88.1 FM KVSC

Michael Shynes Album Release Show at the Paramount
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts presents Michael Shynes and his album release show.
Michael Shynes will make his long awaited return to the Paramount stage after selling out his first two appearances in the room. Opening the show will be ‘The Voice’ Season 15 runner up, Chris Kroeze, who is performing acoustically.
Shynes blends shades of multiple genres over an acoustic and full band landscape, his songs are ripe with lyrical depth.
The concert is Saturday, January 14th starting at 7:30 p.m.

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

2023 Dr. King Community Celebration
2023-01-16 08:00 - 10:30
The 2023 MLK Community Celebration is planning for their 11th annual Community Celebration. This year’s theme is Our Beloved Community: The Courage to Celebrate Diversity.
The annual event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior is an opportunity for the central Minnesota community to come together, engage in conversation, enjoy a meal and share time together in community. The breakfast celebration is at the River’s Edge Convention Center with an inspiring keynote address form local author Osheta Moore.
The Community Celebration is Monday, January 16th starting at 8 a.m. at the River’s Edge Convention Center.

Radio: We have more information on how to register to attend at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

St. Cloud Crush Boy's Hockey vs. Bemidji
2023-01-17 19:00 - 21:00
St. Cloud Crush Boy’s Hockey vs. Bemidji
Tues. 7:15 pm
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

Resonance of Floating Bodies Exhibit at SCSU
2023-01-18 - 2023-02-16
A new exhibit “Resonance of Floating Bodies by Joe Smith” is now on view at the Kiehle Gallery on the St. Cloud State University campus.
The exhibit explores the connections between the liminal spaces between objects being and non-being. Using large-scale sculptural incubators, Smith explores his uncanny development of labored forms as they lie in stasis. The exhibition is a quiet, dark and meditative space that invites viewers to ponder the essence of objectivity.
Smith is a visual artist and educator based in Minneapolis.
The Kiehle Gallery is located in the Kiehle Visual Arts Center on the campus of St. Cloud State. The gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibit is open through Feb. 16th.

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

Granite City Folk Society Concert with Skye Consort and Emma Bjorling
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:30
The Granite City Folk Society is Skyy Consort and Emma Bjorling.
The name of the act gives a hint of this group’s interesting cultural mix: the Ilse of Skye is part of the Hebrides off the northwest coast of Scotland; three members also belong to a Québec-based early music group; and vocalist Emma Björling is Swedish. The band’s website description reads “Trans-Atlantic Chamber Folk,” which expands to “songs & tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions.”
You’ll enjoy some musical variety, with songs and dances accompanied by fiddle, cello, bouzouki, and banjo.
The concert is Thursday, January 19th at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in St. Cloud.

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

St. Cloud State Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
2023-01-20 15:00 - 17:00
St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Game 1 Fri. 3:00 pm
Play-by-play: Zac Chapman
Color: Max Steigauf
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

St. Cloud State Men's Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers
2023-01-20 19:30 - 22:00
rSt. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers
Game 1 Fri. 7:30 pm
Play-by-play: Brian Moos
Color: Alex Fern
Iceside: Zac Chapman
Listen on: 88.1 FM KVSC

Whippersnapper Hour: Fur Trade Frenzy
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00
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 Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
2023-01-21 14:00 - 17:00
St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Game 2 Sat. 2:00 pm
Play-by-play: Zac Chapman
Color: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

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.

2023-01-21 18:00 - 21:00
St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers
Sat. 6:00 pm
Play-by-play: Brian Moos
Color: Alex Fern
Iceside: Zac Chapman
Listen on: 88.1 FM KVSC

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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Radio: We have a full schedule of film screening times at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
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

St. Cloud Crush Girl's Hockey vs. Rocori
2023-01-24 17:00 - 19:00
St. Cloud Crush Girl’s Hockey vs. Rocori
Tue. 5:15 pm
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 RadioX

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.

St. Cloud Tech Boy's Basketball vs. Sartell
2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
St. Cloud Tech Boy’s Basketball vs. Sartell
Thu. 7:15 pm
Play-by-play: Carl Goenner
Listen on: 97.5 FM RadioX

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.
