Civil War Roundtable - General Sibley's Contraband Teamsters

Civil War Roundtable - General Sibley's Contraband Teamsters
presented by Stephen Osman

Join us for our monthly Civil War Roundtable at the historic G.A.R. Hall in Litchfield.

Free for Roundtable members; $3/general admission

The Litchfield Civil War Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings are free for members or $3.00/general admission. Visit our Roundtable page for membership details.

Wilderness Weekends with Emily: Outdoor Survival Skills

Wilderness Weekends is a program led by environmental educator Emily Gorman, designed to explore and educate participants about the diverse ecosystems and environmental treasures surrounding Winona County, Minnesota. This program offers an exciting opportunity for nature enthusiasts, students, families, and anyone passionate about environmental education to engage with the natural world through immersive activities that invite us to dive deeper into our understanding of nature.

Urinetown the Musical

" Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.

Tettegouche Summer Concert featuring Root River Jam

Root River Jam will be performing at Tettegouche State Park as the last concert of the Tettegouche Summer Concert Series. Root River Jam elevates musical improv through the fusion of blues, country, rock, and americana music. Their music draws from the spark of creativity and individuality in each musician, producing songs and sounds that draw you in to their eclectic style!

Tettegouche Summer Concert featuring R&B

R&B (Sharon Rowbottom and Dan Boyer) will be performing on August 17th at Tettegouche State Park as part of the Tettegouche Summer Concert Series.All concerts are FREE to the public and will be held outdoors in the amphitheater behind the visitor center. If it rains, the concerts will be held inside the visitor center.Come early at 6:30 to have a snack (s'mores at the outdoor fireplace) and find a great place to sit.The concerts are made possible by our wonderful sponsors, Best of the North Shore and Lovin' Lake County

Starwatch Party with Mike Lynch

Everyone is invited to join us for a Starwatch Party with Mike Lynch on Friday, August 16th in the parking lot of the library! Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the great celestial show in the skies over North Mankato.

Party on the Prairie Fall Festival

Join us in Benson Park for this free community event including a corn pit, scarecrow walk, face painting, bounce house, hayrides, fall food, drinks and more! Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy live music starting at 2pm. For more info, contact Katie at 507-345-5120.

Old Town Mankato: Art and History unveiled

Presented by the Marian Anderson fund of Mankato area foundation-Join us for an inspiring day of art and history in Old Town Mankato! Our vibrant community has come together to create stunning murals and beautifully painted dumpsters throughout the boutique small business and art district. Despite the main road being shut down for improvements, we are celebrating the resilience and creativity of our local businesses and artists.**Event Highlights:**- **Art Tour:** Explore the incredible murals and painted dumpsters created by local artists.

Mankato Community Collage 2024 Exhibition

Come see the unveiling of the Mankato Community Collage 2024! Please join the artist behind the Collage, Josh Madson, and the Mankato Area Foundation for a photography exhibit which honors the collective story of our community and is a visual celebration of the Foundation’s 50th anniversary. This event, which features 5,000+ photographs of community members, is free and open to all.