Tour de Tonka

Tour de Tonka is "MINNESOTA'S RIDE."

The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride has become a staple of the west metro community, growing from 819 riders in its inaugural year of 2006 to nearly 3,500 riders annually. Riders from more than 166 Minnesota cities, 73 counties and 44 US states have participated in the event. Countless riders from across the state tell us each year that Tour de Tonka is "Minnesota’s Ride".

Who Rides in Tour de Tonka

Tonic Sol-fa Concert

Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.

Tonic Sol-fa

The Zephyr Theatre, Stillwater, is proud to presentTonic Sol-fa, a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions. Tickets for our Jan. 11, 2020, 3:00pm and 7:00pm performance are $25. Learn more: www.stillwaterzephyrtheatre.com

Time Tested. Tradition Approved.

Join us this year as we take a step back in time, exploring the decorations and stories of holiday traditions from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, the Celtic community and ASI itself over the past 90 years. Discover familiar bits of the past and visions of the future as you explore the richly decorated Turnblad Mansion and holiday rooms. This year we will feature special guest Celtic Junction and commemorate ASI's 90th anniversary.

Thursdays Downtown

A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event! Every select dates starting in June and continuing through August, enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others at the Thursdays Downtown. Your taste buds will be satisfied with enticing foods and musical styles, too.

Through the Years: Holidays at ASI

This year’s holiday exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the American Swedish Institute. How have holiday traditions changed over time? How have ASI’s holiday celebrations changed? Take a step back in time and explore the holiday tradition from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and this year’s guest – the Celtic community.

The Jul exhibit opens with the Family Day festival on Saturday, November 16. Enjoy performances, crafts and other activities for all ages. Included in museum admission.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Haydn’s “Il Distratto” Symphony

Comedy and tragedy
intertwine in this program of theatrical music including Ludwig van Beethoven’s
dramatic “Coriolan” Overture and Felix Mendelssohn’s lighthearted music
for William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Haydn’s “Il
Distratto”
Symphony repurposes music from a comedic play about a gentleman
so absent-minded he nearly forgets his own wedding!