Minnesota Soul

Stairstep Foundation presents Minnesota Soul - Our Village, Our Song! A free community celebration of some of the best African-American music, dance, art & drama in the state! Performances by The Steeles, Jamecia Bennett, L.A. Buckner and Big Homie & many more! Visit our Griot Village featuring artists Charles Caldwell, Donald Walker, Walter Griffin and dance performances, arts and crafts, shopping and concessions featuring black owned businesses. For details and full artist lineup: MNSoul.com

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

Although he is only in his early forties, Grammy winner Michael Cleveland has a lifetime of accolades to his credit. Cleveland has been named Fiddle Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association an incredible twelve times. In 2018 Cleveland was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame.

Lizz Wright

Lauded vocalist Lizz Wright encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career as one of the great modern American singers with the April 2024 release of Shadow. Renowned for her singular writing style across six critically acclaimed studio albums, Wright also beautifully weaves into her recordings unforgettable renditions of songs by artists she loves.

Lalah Hathaway

“soaring powerfully expressive voice… classic soul” – NPR Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and producer and ten-time nominee. Undeniable music royalty and a 30-year music industry veteran, Lalah's music transcends genre. Her sound spans R&B ballads, pop standards, and soulful jazz.

I Am Enough: Women's Wilderness Experience

Join us for an adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, meet cool people, and challenge yourself in new ways. An ideal introduction to backpacking, our 2 night adventure will offer beginners the basics of wilderness backpacking and those with more experience will have an opportunity to expand on backcountry skills such as navigation and leadership.

Forgot To Laugh: Sideshow And Animation Festival

Featuring a ton of Underground Animations and Performances by Human Cartoons. Animations by Lily Berg, Happy Tree Friends, Nina Paley, Mr. Mr., Billy Blob, Steve Casino, Alex Rose, Lev Yilmaz, Eun-Ha Paek, Bill Plympton and many more. Performances by ChasTitty Barre (burlesque), Matthew Mandli (yo-yos) and our emcee Gabe Gabriel. Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 a ticket. Ages 18 and over.

River Walk Tours

Rivers are constantly changing! We invite you to explore the environmental and cultural changes along the Minnesota River by taking a walk along the river in Mendota, MN. You will hear stories of the people who have passed along the river through history, examine the natural communities along the river, and find evidence of natural and human caused changes in the river bottom. You may even see migrating birds amidst autumn’s changing colors! The walk is approximately one mile along a fairly flat, unpaved dirt trail. Pre-registration is required, space is limited.

Red Wing Area Studio Tour

Join Red Wing Arts and the Anderson Center for this year’s Red Wing Area Studio Tour.

This event will be held in artist studios across Red Wing and its surrounding area on Saturday, July 27th from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., and Sunday, July 28th from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Stay tuned for the announcement of participating artists and studio locations.

Reception for Quzhou Artist Exchange and Picturing Parenthood

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary Quzhou Artist Exchange Exhibition and Picturing Parenthood. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Light refreshments will be served.

The 'Quzhou Artist Exchange Exhibit' celebrates 20 years of cultural and artistic exchange between the sister cities of Red Wing, MN and Quzhou, China. This exhibit is on view until May 4.

Pine Island Citywide Garage Sale Weekend

GARAGE SALE SEASON IS HERE!! Pine Island Citywide Garage Sale Weekend is April 26-27! Check out over 50 garage sales in and around town. Families have been collecting their treasures all winter long so you can shop great deals for furniture, household goods, clothing, baby clothes and accessories, outdoor equipment, jewelry, sporting goods, you name it! Find garage sales posted on our Facebook event – Pine Island Citywide Garage Sale Weekend - and on the map in the April 24 edition of the Zumbro Shopper.