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Camping at Kathio... 3,500 Year Ago
2022-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
You’re invited to learn about life 3,500 years ago at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park.
Participants will step back in time as we look at artifacts and take a short walk to locations where archaeologists found evidence of a village from the 1600’s and a “campsite” dating to over 3,000 years ago.
Plant to meet in front of the Interpretive Center on Saturday, July 2nd at 10 a.m. Keep in mind rain or inclement weather will cancel this program. Mille Lace Kathio State Park is located about 8 miles north of Onamia.

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

Rupert Wates at Granite City Folk Club
2022-07-01 19:00 - 21:00
London-born Rupert Wates has called the US home since 2006, gigging cross-country and writing about us. His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released nine solo CDs. Despite Wates’ British background, and underpinning the universality of his music’s appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him “a prime figure in American music”. Wates will be preforming live right here in St.Cloud at 7 p.m., July 1st, at the Granite City Folk Club.
Ticket sales will go through June 30th, visit the website (https://rupertwatesmusic.com/home.) for more information.

Rock the Riverside with The M8D's
2022-06-30 17:30 - 21:30
Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river.
Straight from the St.Cloud area, Aksel Krafnick will open the show with some great covers and possibly some of his own original tunes. The M8D’s are a high energy, four person band, with a sense of humor. The M8Ds travel the world bringing the music of the 1980s with a pop-punk twist to millions of people.
Music will begin June 30th from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

The Paramount and Jules' Bistro Present Central Minnesotans for Ukraine
2022-06-28 19:30 - 21:00
Paramount Center for the Arts and Jules’ Bistro are partnering to host a benefit, Central Minnesotans for Ukraine at the Paramount and The Regency Venue in Downtown St. Cloud.
The event will feature a live concert at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Michael Shynes, Ted Manderfeld, Paul Diethelm, Pamela McNeill, and Quinn Sullivan & Bennett Vee are donating their time and talents to rock the Paramount for this important cause. With so many different artists there will be a variety of music styles to enjoy.
The benefit will also include a virtual silent auction of pieces created and donated by a curated group of well-known local artists. 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide services and resources for Ukrainians through Alight, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit.
The Auction will open on the night of the 20th of June and will end on the night of the event on the 28th of June. Music will start at 7:30 p.m. on June 28th at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

Music in the Gardens with Paul Imholte
2022-06-26 15:00 - 16:30
Music in the Gardens at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud is presenting free outdoor music this summer.
You can enjoy free music Sunday, June 26th by Paul Imholte. Like a harvester gathering vintage grapes, Paul Imholte collects the wonder of acoustical string music and shares that beauty with audiences. His featured instruments include: hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He sings songs of farms, small towns and the people who make their living on the land. The show starts on the lawn at 3 p.m.
Bring your own camp chair or blanket, the show is held near the Gazebo in the gardens near the Mississippi River. Root beer floats will be available for purchase.

Fred Yiran Arts Day
2022-06-26 12:00 - 16:00
Fred Yiran Arts Day is partnering with the city of St.Cloud to bring you a fun outdoor cultural learning day for the whole family. Fred Yiran Arts Day provides an interactive way to learn and experience African cultures. This unique opportunity will include traditional food, dance, music, and of course arts. The event take place on June 26th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Prairie Gardens Maintenance Class at Weyerhaeuser Museum in Little Falls
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
Got a prairie garden? Thinking of installing one? Wondering about maintenance and how best to care for your native prairie garden site?
There will be a class held at The Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls, the Prairie Gardens Maintenance class will use the museum’s garden as the site for instructor Ben Wood to use as an example of how to care for and manage your native landscape. Established in 1977, not long after the museum was built, the prairie’s recent burn will serve as an example of routine maintenance and the ins and outs of prairie garden care.
Classes will take place on June 26th starting at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required.

Fishing Fridays at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
2022-06-25 08:00 - 2022-07-01 17:00
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is featuring Fishing Fridays this summer.
Join park officials and you’ll learn all about fishing! They provide the poles, bait & instructor. Minnesota residents do not need a fishing license for this activity. The state park is located about 8 miles north of Onamia and the program runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
You should meet in front of the Interpretive Center. By the way, rain or inclement weather will cancel this program.

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

History on Deck with Stearns History Museum
2022-06-24 17:30 - 21:00
The Stearns History Museum is hosting a creative fundraising baseball event called “History on Deck.”
The night is to celebrate and recognize John Decker, a more than 40-year employee of the museum and their archivist. He’s receiving the Zapp Historian award with a celebration prior to the baseball game between the Cold Spring Springers and Farming Flames baseball teams at the Cold Spring Baseball Park.
A pre-game community picnic begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24th with music with Dave Cofell, food and drinks. Then at 7 p.m. he’ll throw out the first pitch. The History on Deck event is also a fundraiser to endow the museum’s archives for years to come, to benefit the Stearns History Museum’s Research Center.
Tickets are available at the museum, online or on June 24th for the baseball game only.

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

Clearwater Music in the Park: Great American Songbook
2022-06-23 18:00 - 21:00
The summer live music series Clearwater Music in the Park is presenting Great American Songbook.
“Music in the Park” is held every Thursday at Eldorado Park Clearwater through August 25th. The music will play from 6 pm to 9 pm, and there will be food trucks every week as well.
Great American Songbook is a St. Cloud-based band that invites you to experience of music that spans styles and decades.

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

Rock the Riverside with Arena
2022-06-23 17:00 - 21:30
Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river. The show will open with Todd Michael Jameson. Todd Michael Jameson is a seasoned musician with many years of experience. Currently, Todd performs as a solo artist and plays in two bands in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Tri-state area. Arena has been rocking the midwest for over 10 years playing Clubs, Theaters, Arenas, Music Festivals, or sharing the stage with National Acts. What keeps fans coming back for more is Arena’s musicianship, 3-part harmonies, stage production and musical diversity.
Music will begin June 23rd from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Lemonade Concert and Art Fair
2022-06-23 11:00 - 20:30
St. Cloud State University is excited to host the 49th Annual Lemonade Art Fair on Thursday, June 23 from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is an annual tradition at St. Cloud State and the start to St. Cloud’s Granite City Days festival. The Art Fair features 100+ vendors. The Granite City Days opening ceremony is back on the Atwood Mall at 7 p.m. followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. The World Commons stage will feature local musicians and performers rotating throughout the day. The Little Lemons area will return in partnership with Paramount Center for the Arts with chalk art and a variety of activities for kids, and the St. Cloud State Husky Express will be open and featuring science experiments for kids to enjoy.
The Lemonade Fair is free and open to the public. There is also a free shuttle for parking that runs from near the National Hockey Center lots and drops off at Barden Park and the Miller Learning Center.

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

Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX
2022-06-23 - 2022-08-23
Stearns History Museum is opening it’s first online photographic exhibit Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX. The exhibit celebrates the enactment of Title IX into law on June 23, 1972, and features 25 Stearns County women athletes. Each profile has a quote or an interesting fact about their experiences. The highlighted athletes were chosen for their athletic skills and a desire to build community through volunteering, mentoring, and public service.
Access to the virtual display will be through the Museum’s website and catalog and will open to the public on Thursday, June 23rd, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

Granite City Days 2022
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26
St. Cloud’s Granite City Days has a host of fun activities June 23rd to June 26th.
Granite City Days is the Annual Festival for the City of St. Cloud! This is a full weekend of fun, including an art fair, parade, live music, talent show, fireworks and more!
On Thursday, June 23rd it’s the Lemonade Art Fair at SCSU and the Granite City Days opening ceremony and concert featuring the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra.
On Friday, June 24 enjoy the Liberty Block Party at Whitney Park featuring Little River Band with special guest Ambrosia.
On Saturday, June 25th come to the Granite City Days Parade and St. Cloud’s Got Talent at Fireworks at Lake George.
On Sunday, June 26 it’s the Granite City Days 5K Run at Lake George and World Heritage Day & Closing Ceremonies.

Radio: We have links to Granite City Days activities at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Rapids River Days in Sauk Rapids
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-25
Rapids River Days, Sauk Rapids 3-day summer festival is taking place June 23rd to the 25th.
Festival organizers invite you to enjoy:

:Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant to kick things off June 23rd.
Rapids River Days Parade on Friday, June 24th starting at 6 p.m.
Tanner’s Team Foundation on Saturday, June 25th with a 5K/1K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Rapids River Food Fest AT Municipal Park on North Benton Drive from 11 am to 8 pm.on Saturday with three live bands.

Radio: We have a link to dates/times and activities at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Summertime by George Featuring Mason Dixon Line
2022-06-22 17:00 - 21:00
Summertime by George is back for its 11th annual season.
Summertime by George features a fun outdoor concert on Lake George. The bands Mason Dixon Line and Kat Blue will be performing for the seasons first show. Kat Blue opens the stage with a 5 piece acoustic group who cover anything from country, to rock, to folk and bluegrass music! Kat Blue boasts amazing vocals, with super sweet harmonies, and some pretty cool instrumentation. Up next, Mason Dixon Line is the Mid-West’s premier Country outfit. The band focuses on a live show that brings their audiences the biggest hits of three decades by country music Hall of Famers and icons. They continue to build an amazing set list of foot stomping classics you’re guaranteed to sing along with and dance to.
Music starts at 5 p.m. on June 22nd. and will go till about 9 p.m.

25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in St. Cloud
2022-06-17 15:00 - 21:00
The 25th annual Juneteenth Celebration is coming to St. Cloud.
The Higher Works Collaborative is helping organize the community celebration with a theme of A Salute to Black Women, which is acknowledging their strengths and accomplishments within the St. Cloud community.
Juneteenth is taking place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 17th at Lake George. It includes kids events, music, dancing, community organizations, food and a festival atmosphere.

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

Rock the Riverside with Pandemic
2022-06-16 17:30 - 21:30
Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river.
The show will open with Brian HBK from Hairball & Haley Dawn, husband/wife duo, for a fun rock start. Performing over the years, Pandemic is made up of 5 talented musicians and has become very popular in the central MN area. Performing everyone’s favorite musical decade, the “80’s,” they love to have fun and keep people dancing and rocking all night!
Music will begin June 16th from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Music in the Gardens with The Half Steps
2022-06-12 15:00 - 16:30
Music in the Gardens at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud is presenting free outdoor music this summer.
You can enjoy the music of the Half Steps on Sunday, June 12th, the concert begins at 3 p.m. The Half Steps have been entertaining audiences all over central Minnesota with an eclectic mix of a cappella tunes for more than 23 years. With a set list that runs the gamut from barbershop to doo wop to Elvis and Dean Martin and back, it’s the odd audience member who can’t find something to like in a Half Steps show.
Bring your own camp chair or blanket, the show is held near the Gazebo in the gardens near the Mississippi River. Root beer floats will be available for purchase.

Paramount Presents The Ground Sound
2022-06-11 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts Presents The Ground Sound.
The Ground Sound returns to the Paramount to present a high energy show featuring professional tap dancers from around the world, including Ukraine, Brazil and Japan as well as all over the United States! They will perform and share their journey through dance alongside a live band comprised of musicians from Minnesota. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on June 11th.

Verso Paper Corporation Mill Remembrance-10 Years Later
2022-06-11 13:00 - 16:00
The Sartell Historical Society is hosting a Verso Paper Corporation Mill Remembrance.
You’re invited to join the historical society and the Sartell Senior Connection as they reminisce about the Sartell Paper Mill, once the city’s largest employer, which exploded and caught on fire 10 years ago on May 28, 2012. Activities planned include trolley tours of the city, Paper Mill video presentation, artifacts to view, a model train display, a panel conversation with former employees along with refreshments. All former employees and the public are welcome.
The remembrance is Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sartell Community Center.

New Prairie Gardens Installation Workshop
2022-06-11 10:00 - 13:00
Get your fill of seeds, seedlings, soil and sun at Prairie Gardens Install, a new hands-on workshop offered by Rethos: Places Reimagined and the Morrison County Historical Society.
You’ll learn how to create your own prairie garden with native plants uniquely adapted to your local climate. Instructor Ben Wood will guide you through the process while installing a prairie garden at the Jodon House, a Greek Revival-style home built in 1858 in Little Falls. Ben will teach you what, where, when and how to plant and about the importance of good site preparation. Enjoy this historic landscape while learning the essential skills needed to help you create your own natural wonder.
The outdoor workshop is Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Rock the Riverside with Them Pesky Kids
2022-06-09 17:30 - 21:30
Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river.
This week’s show will feature Them Pesky Kids and Michael Shynes. Michael Shynes blends shades of multiple genres over an acoustic and full band landscape, his songs are ripe with lyrical depth rarely paired with such mainstream appeal. Them Pesky Kids brings you feel good arena rock in any setting from clubs to festivals. Everything here is huge from vocals, guitars, bass and drums with a rock show stage production that brings the real rock party to you!
Music will begin June 9th from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

Robinson Stanton House Tour
2022-06-09 17:30 - 19:30
You’re invited to tour of the mysterious and historic Robinson Stanton house in Sauk Rapids.
The non-profit organization Rethos is hosting the tour.
This is the oldest documented house in Sauk Rapids, and perhaps the oldest private home made of solid granite in Minnesota. It was constructed by Leonard Robinson in 1873 out of granite harvested from a quarry just one block away from the house itself. The Benton County Historical Society is currently in the process of converting this massive 9,400 square foot home into their new museum, research, and archives facility.
On this tour, you’ll be among the first to get an up-close look at this stunning house!
Capacity is limited and there is a cost to the tour, which is Saturday, June 9th starting at 5:30 p.m.

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

Archeological Tour of Two Rivers House Site and Farmstead
2022-06-09 - 2022-06-17
You’re invited to join the Morrison County Historical Society for tours of the St. Cloud State University archaeological survey of the William Warren Two Rivers House Site and Peter MacDougall Farmstead. The historic site is located near Royalton, Minnesota. The site was built in 1847, and was where William Whipple Warren wrote his recounting of the history of the Ojibwe people, titled History of the Ojibways based upon Traditions and Oral Statements.
The preserves around the farmstead measure up to 215-acres and consist of 18 different vegetative types, including prairies, savannahs, forests, swamps, and woodlands.
The historical society will be holding tours on the following dates weather permitting.
Thursday and Friday, June 9th and 10th at 1 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, June 16th and 17th at 1 p.m.
Tours are by reservation only.

Radio: We have more details on how to reserve your spot at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.
Please call us at (320) 632-4007 or email us at mocohistory@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Delano Sculpture Fest
2022-06-04 10:00 - 16:00
The Delano Area Council for Arts and. Culture is hosting the Delano Sculpture Fest.
The event will feature 14 new sculptures installed in Delano, Minnesota and they are celebrating with a festival in their Sculpture Park. You’re invited to stop by to browse the market, have a bite to eat and drink and enjoy music throughout the day. Guided sculpture walks will be available throughout the day as well.
The event is Saturday, June 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free and open to the public. The sculpture park is located on Highway 12 in the heart of the city .

Granite City Folk Society Presents: Kat Blue
2022-06-03 19:00 - 20:30
Granite City Folk Society is presenting Kat Blue as part of their live music series, First Fridays at First.
Kat Blue includes some familiar faces and voices–Kris and Angie Crandall of Second Fiddle and Broken Fiddle, plus Katlyn Lampman, Bill Hulett and Dennis Kennedy. Their repertory is “a fun blend of country, rock and Americana,” and the harmonies are sweet as ever.
The show is Friday, June 3rd at First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7 p.m.

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

Rock the Riverside with Strange Daze
2022-06-02 17:30 - 21:30
Rock the Riverside is back! Every week the city of Sauk Rapids will be hosting Rock the Riverside, a free outdoor concert by the river.
This week’s show will feature Strange Daze and The Soupbones. The Soupbones, who will be opening the show, have performed over the past decade throughout the United States from Alaska to Hawaii. Their playlist includes your favorite classic rock and country songs from the 60’s through today. Strange Daze is a rock band that got their start in Minneapolis in 2013. Strange Daze has charted on 30+ stations and has been played on more than 250 stations nationwide and several stations across Europe.
Music will begin June 2nd from 5:30 p.m. and will go until 9:30 p.m.

The Paramount Presents Hard Metals, Soft Petals
2022-06-01 10:00 - 2022-07-30 14:00
The Paramount Center For the Arts presents Hard Metals, Soft Petals. Acrylic artist Bev Gold’s artwork showcases strong metal edges and bold abstract colors, with the organic flow of wild florals. As visitors walk through the gallery exhibit the affect cultivates both masculine and feminine tastes. Bev Gold finds inspiration when driving down the road, traveling in other countries, and looking at photographs. She is always looking ahead to the her next piece and tries to paint something each day.
You can see her work at the Paramount starting June 1st and running through July 30th. The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be an artist reception on July 9th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. where you can meat the talent behind these great works. For more informations visit Paramountarts.org.

St. Cloud Area Farmers Market
2022-06-01 - 2022-09-11
The St. Cloud Area Farmers Market is back for the season.
The market features local growers, bakers and other producers with a variety of vegetables, meats, dairy products, baked goods, plants, maple syrup and other items. The market is open Saturdays, now through October from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lady Slipper Parking Lot in downtown St. Cloud. This is at the intersection of Highway 23 and 7th Ave South.

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