Afton Art in the Park

We invite you to visit the charming St. Croix River town of Afton, MN for the annual two-day outdoor fine arts and makers market take place in Afton’s quaint, Town Square Park with over 90 vendors showcasing fine arts, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber, and more. Plus great food and 2 days of live music!

This upper Midwest favorite art festival is hosted by the Afton Area Business Association and will bring 10,000+ guests through the St. Croix River Valley during the 2-day event.

Afternoon Snowshoe

Join us for a fun day of exploring all the wonder that nature provides in the winter season. Snowshoes for children and adults are available to borrow or bring your own. Bonfire, treats and drinks provided by Friends of Sherburne. This event is free and open to the public.

This event is located at the Oak Savanna Learning Center.

Advanced Alcohol Inks with Mary Jo Wentz

Join Mary Jo for a workshop filled with magical exploration! Discover how to create interesting textures, vivid colors, and intricate patterns on a variety of surfaces. Create fine art paintings on Yupo paper and ceramic tiles. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist who wants to try a new and vibrant medium, alcohol inks are delightful and can be used to create fantastic artwork. All supplies/materials are provided for a fee.

Adult Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

Enjoy a winter night under the moonlight with a relaxing snowshoe hike at Carpenter Nature Center. After the hike, warm up by the fire and enjoy fresh popcorn and hot apple cider. Snowshoes provided or bring your own; dress for the weather. Program fee $10.00 per person or $7.00 for "Friends of CNC" Please RSVP at 651-437-4359 and let us know you're coming.

Act Theatre presents Irena's Vow

Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy Issrena is a 19-year-old housekeeper in the home of a Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help 12 Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant's house.

Act Theatre presents Willy Wonka

Directed by Gordy Handeland Auditions May 11 & 12
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Will Wonda's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivation adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastic tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from 1971 film staring Genen Wilder, along with some new songs Willy Wonka is a scrumddyumptious musical guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth and take you on a fantasy ride into land of pure imagination!

Act Theatre presents Doublewide, Texas

Auditions March 2 & 3 Directed by Brian Mattson

In this hilarious, fast-paced comedy, the in habitants of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas are thrown for a loop when they realize the nearby town of Tugaloo is determined to annex them. The rollicking mayhem of this flat-out funny comedy escalates as the residents attempt to secede from Texas. So grab your Stetson and come on over to Doublewide, Texas, where oife is double the fun, double the joy, and the audiences double over with laughter!

Across the Pond

Piano Virtuoso Gareth Cordery returns to Bemidji with a special program of English Piano music following his studies at Oxford. The BSO will play Edward Elgar's epic Enigma Variations in their entirety.

AC4TA Center Series: James Sewell Ballet

Based in the Twin Cities, James Sewell Ballet studios are located at The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts in Downtown Minneapolis. James Sewell Ballet was the dream of Sally Rousse and James Sewell, two innovators who together re-imagined what a contemporary ballet company could look like: a chamber dance troupe that blends the elegance of classical ballet, the freedom of modern dance, and the can-do spirit of vaudeville. JSB’s annual cutting edge “Ballet Works Project,” features new works by emerging and established choreographers.

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