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With five additional months of preparation time due to the statewide shutdown that postponed gallery exhibitions, St. Peter artist Charlie Putnam will show more than 50 mixed media pieces in
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With five additional months of preparation time due to the statewide shutdown that postponed gallery exhibitions, St. Peter artist Charlie Putnam will show more than 50 mixed media pieces in Personal Space.
“The idea of ‘personal space’ has certainly morphed,” Putnam says. “What was once a reference to the personal space of a picture plane, becomes a reference to our personal safe spaces that we now use to avoid the deadly virus.”
Putnam is the recipient of a 2018 McKnight Foundation Mid-Career Artist Grant. This activity is made possible through grants from KMSU Radio and from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Masks and social distancing are required in the Arts Center’s galleries, which are free and wheelchair-accessible. Gallery hours are Wednesday though Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. The Arts Center’s COVID-19 readiness plan is available upon request.
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All Day (Thursday)
Location
Arts Center of Saint Peter
315 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter
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A variety of laying hens will be in our coop/barn pen in the Alltech Farm Animal Experience. Will they lay any eggs while they are visiting us? Pandora & Zeus,
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A variety of laying hens will be in our coop/barn pen in the Alltech Farm Animal Experience. Will they lay any eggs while they are visiting us? Pandora & Zeus, Nigerian Dwarf Goats will also be joining us.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
224 Lamm St, Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 3rd, 2020 9:00 am
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Join Miss Jenni for stories and early literacy activities! Join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446
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Join Miss Jenni for stories and early literacy activities! Join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 944 9439 9868 Passcode: 627446
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Online
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8th, 2020 10:30 amoctober 13th, 2020 10:30 amoctober 15th, 2020 10:30 amoctober 22nd, 2020 10:30 amoctober 29th, 2020 10:30 am
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The Hillstrom Museum of Art presents two exhibitions related to cancer: Cancer Never Had Me: Views by Artists and the concurrent exhibition Artists Who Had Cancer: Works from the Hillstrom
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The Hillstrom Museum of Art presents two exhibitions related to cancer: Cancer Never Had Me: Views by Artists and the concurrent exhibition Artists Who Had Cancer: Works from the Hillstrom and Shogren-Meyer Collections. Both will be on view from September 14 through November 8, 2020, and are presented in conjunction with the 2020 Nobel Conference of Gustavus Adolphus College, “Cancer in the Age of Biotechnology.”
For Cancer Never Had Me, any artist 18 years or older affected by cancer was welcome to submit one or two artworks dating from 2000 or later that address cancer in some meaningful way. Submissions were considered by exhibition juror Gregory Jecmen, retired Associate Curator of Old Master Prints and Drawings and Print Room Supervisor at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. In addition to selecting the 45 artworks included in the exhibition, Jecmen also awarded first, second, third, and fourth prizes, and cited four works for honorable mention.
Artists Who Had Cancer features works from the permanent collection of the Hillstrom Museum of Art and works lent by collectors Daniel Shogren and Susan Meyer. The 32 paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints are the work of 16 different American artists who all succumbed to cancer, and the majority of the works date from the first half of the 20th century. For selected artists, when the type of cancer is known, some exploration of the life and careers of the artists, especially how these were affected by cancer, is presented. In addition, Laura Burrack, co-chairperson of the 2020 Nobel Conference, has compared the treatments for the particular types of cancer during the artists’ lifetimes to treatments available today.
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation to the Museum will be limited at times. At the beginning of the exhibitions, visitation to the Museum is open to on-campus persons or by invitation to off-campus visitors. It is expected that initially during the exhibitions, Museum hours will be Monday through Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be no opening reception.
Please consult the Museum webpage (https://gustavus.edu/finearts/hillstrom/) for updated information about hours, and about visits from off campus, which initially will require requesting an invitation via email (to hillstrom@gustavus.edu) to arrange an appointment to visit as a guest of the College. All visitors must wear masks and follow College COVID-19 requirements including taking a health self-assessment prior to arrival, observing appropriate social distancing, and following sanitizing guidelines.
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(Thursday) 2:00 pm
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Hillstrom Museum of Art - Gustavus Adolphus College
800 W College Avenue, St. Peter
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The City of Mankato and Mankato Area Public Schools are partnering to offer “Rec on the Go!,” a mobile recreation program designed to provide engaging activities while also educating on
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The City of Mankato and Mankato Area Public Schools are partnering to offer “Rec on the Go!,” a mobile recreation program designed to provide engaging activities while also educating on preventative safety measures during COVID-19. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information or to register, contact the staff at 507-387-5501.
Activities are provided at no cost and include:
- Active games
- Arts and crafts
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) exploration
- COVID-19 mitigation education
Join the fun 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
- Thursday, October 1 in Tourtellotte Park, 310 E. Mabel St.
- Tuesday, October 6 in Highland Park, 950 Warren St.
- Thursday, October 8 in Alexander Park, 900 East Main St.
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(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Tourtelotte Park
300 W. Mabel St., Mankato
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The purpose of the Mankato Area Growers’ Association is to create, promote, and operate a farmers’ market within the Mankato area that provides area producers a place to
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The purpose of the Mankato Area Growers’ Association is to create, promote, and operate a farmers’ market within the Mankato area that provides area producers a place to sell their handmade and homegrown products. The market offers the community a wide variety of fresh, local products and strives to provide a space for people to gather on a regular basis in order to share good food, music, laughter, and friends.
All of the Mankato Farmers’ Market vendors are local growers or artisans who live and farm/garden within 40 miles of Mankato, MN. If you’d like to become a vendor fill out an application here.
No pets are allowed in the Market vending areas (except service animals). It is the law!
Schedule
June Through October
- Tuesdays – 3:30 to 6 pm at the Best Buy parking lot
- Thursdays – 3:30 – 6 pm at The Hub Food Park
- Saturdays – 8 am to noon at the Best Buy Parking lot
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(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
The Hub Food Park
512 N. Riverfront. Dr., Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8th, 2020 3:30 pmoctober 15th, 2020 3:30 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 3:30 pmoctober 29th, 2020 3:30 pm
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We continue to bring you programs through Zoom this month! This week, Shelley and Danelle will present on researching cemeteries as well as some symbolism used on headstones. This program
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We continue to bring you programs through Zoom this month! This week, Shelley and Danelle will present on researching cemeteries as well as some symbolism used on headstones. This program is perfect for anyone who loves cemeteries or genealogy!
Admission is $7/adults, Free for BECHS Members. If you are unable to attend this program live, it will be recorded and sent to registrants after the program and available to watch through Sunday at Midnight. This presentation is presented through Zoom.
Registration opens September 24 at 5 p.m.
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(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Online
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New YMCA program alert! Was your athlete's sports season canceled? Help them make the most of an upcoming season! Or just burn some energy after school! Starting soon, sign up
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New YMCA program alert! Was your athlete’s sports season canceled? Help them make the most of an upcoming season! Or just burn some energy after school! Starting soon, sign up today! A 4-week program for youth ages 10 – 18. The camp is every Tuesday and Thursday after school, from 4 – 5 pm. The cost is $100 dollars for members, $150 for non-members, or pay by the session for $12.50/day.
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(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Mankato Family YMCA
1401 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 6th, 2020 4:00 pmoctober 8th, 2020 4:00 pmoctober 13th, 2020 4:00 pmoctober 15th, 2020 4:00 pmoctober 20th, 2020 4:00 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 4:00 pm
01oct4:00 pmBetsy-Tacy Society reads Betsy-Tacy4:00 pm OnlineCategories:Literary
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October is Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Awareness Month. Stay tuned for virtual storytime with the Betsy Tacy Society. More details will unfold as October draws near. Be sure to grab
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October is Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Awareness Month. Stay tuned for virtual storytime with the Betsy Tacy Society. More details will unfold as October draws near. Be sure to grab your kiddos and stay tuned.
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(Thursday) 4:00 pm
Location
Online
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This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating these lovely trees which are so much
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This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating these lovely trees which are so much fun to make and customize! This tree pendant is the perfect thing to kick start you in learning how to wire wrap. Register here.
You will receive step by step instruction on how to make these little beauties, learn basic tool use and wire wrapping techniques. You will get to personalize your pendants by choosing the which of stones you will use for your “leaves”. Let’s have a joyful evening expressing our creative sides and making some beautiful Tree Pendants that are as unique as we are!
SIGN UP WITH Friends, Family, or Teammates!! This is a fun class that is best experienced with good wine and good conversation and will be excellent bonding for any relationship. Shayna brings a box wine to share with the 21+ crowd, but if you don’t like wine (or cheap wine, you are totally allowed to BYOB. It goes without saying but…please drink responsibly.
Your ticket secures your place in the class, as well as materials that will be used for the creation of your pendants. Please sign up BEFORE 2 pm on the day of class… this is very important so the teacher can prep enough wire for each student.
Class:
- 5 people per class
- 3-hour class- there is a good chance we won’t use up the whole class period, but everyone works at their own pace and this will ensure that all questions will get answered, and if there is additional time we can go over some other design variations that you can try at home.
- Materials- COPPER wire 16g and 24g, various stone chip beads.
- Tools use – needle nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutter ( if you have any of these tools at home and would prefer to use your own to gain practice/ better familiarize yourself with them, by all means, bring them )
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Remote Duel Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a $5 Entry event using Yu-gi-oh Duel Links game. Contact Andrew M from the Mankato Area Yugioh Players for the event info
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Remote Duel Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a $5 Entry event using Yu-gi-oh Duel Links game. Contact Andrew M from the Mankato Area Yugioh Players for the event info once it starts, he will be handing out rounds. Stop in store after the event finishes for prizes. Tickets available here.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Online
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 4th, 2020 2:00 pmoctober 6th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 8th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 11th, 2020 2:00 pmoctober 13th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 15th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 18th, 2020 2:00 pmoctober 20th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 25th, 2020 2:00 pmoctober 27th, 2020 6:00 pmoctober 29th, 2020 6:00 pm
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Join us as St Paul’s Lutheran Church presents a free community event at St. Paul’s Lutheran School on October 1, 2020, starting at 6:30 pm to hear a Christian’s response
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Join us as St Paul’s Lutheran Church presents a free community event at St. Paul’s Lutheran School on October 1, 2020, starting at 6:30 pm to hear a Christian’s response to current racial issues. Register here.
Moderated by Prof Ben Clemons, a four-panel group including Prof Tom Hunter, Prof Tingting Schwartz, Mr. Kenton Fabian, and Mrs. Megan Kassuelke will lead the discussion of a Christian’s perspective during this time in our country.
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Location
St. Paul's Lutheran School
126 S Payne St, New Ulm
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This is for MTG Pioneer format. Bring your Pioneer deck and come play for $6 and receive a pack per win of any standard set. Commander players are welcome to
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This is for MTG Pioneer format. Bring your Pioneer deck and come play for $6 and receive a pack per win of any standard set. Commander players are welcome to come and play this night also! This is a casual event. The cost is $5 and everyone receives a pack, pod winners receives 2 packs.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Atlantis Hobby
903 S Front St, Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8th, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 15th, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 29th, 2020 6:30 pm
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Join Flask and The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center as we test your knowledge at our Trivia Patio Party every Thursday at 6:30 pm! Reservations for the patio are
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Join Flask and The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center as we test your knowledge at our Trivia Patio Party every Thursday at 6:30 pm! Reservations for the patio are recommended. We’ll hold the event rain or shine, but in the event of rain or other uncooperative weather, we’ll move the event into The Loose Moose.
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
119 S Front Street, Mankato
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As we open the play space we will be having board game night! We will have a max of 16 players being 4 tables of up to 4 players. If
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As we open the play space we will be having board game night! We will have a max of 16 players being 4 tables of up to 4 players. If you would like to reserve a table please use the new ticket system. Be sure to check out our play space rules.
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm
Location
The Dork Den
603 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8th, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 15th, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 6:30 pmoctober 29th, 2020 6:30 pm
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This class will focus on using the ceramics wheel to trim vessels made in a previous class or glazing pieces made in a previous class. Please show up at 7
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This class will focus on using the ceramics wheel to trim vessels made in a previous class or glazing pieces made in a previous class. Please show up at 7 pm. If you are coming for trimming only, you will be observing the glaze demo to prepare you for that step in the ceramic process. Two subjects are being taught and will be broken down into two demonstrations. Register here.
- 7:00 pm – Glazing Demo
- 7:45 pm – Trimming Demo
- 8:00 – 9:00 pm – General instruction
You may take this class as many times as you would like. Each session we will continue to develop skills and techniques. Sign Up With Friends! bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!
Your Instructor for this class will be Dustin Swiers, if you need to get ahold of him to schedule/ reschedule a class, ask him a question or advice about a project, or commission him to make something for you please contact him at dustin.swiers@gmail.com or 507-273-0745.
We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are small and people will be spaced out.
Rest assured that the Makerspace staff are doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:
- If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
- Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8th, 2020 7:00 pmoctober 15th, 2020 7:00 pmoctober 22nd, 2020 7:00 pmoctober 29th, 2020 7:00 pm
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