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What is ShopART?

ShopART Midwest is an artist-centric, non-commission gallery that connects Midwest artists to the buyers who appreciate living with the arts and handcrafted items. This is a service by Twin Rivers Council for the Arts supporting our local culture makers and making it easier for anyone to bring special, handmade arts into their lives.

Music on the Hill: Orange

Bethany Lutheran College Trinity Chapel 730 Luther Court, Mankato, United States

Music on the Hill Chamber Music Series offers audiences an upclose and personal approach to classical music while presenting a wide variety of styles spanning the earliest eras to the most contemporary compositions, all performed by top-tier professional instrumentalists. Artistic Director Richard Belcher’s programming is sure to thrill and inspire with his approach to thoughtful […]

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

MSU Theatre Studio 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, MN, United States

By Will Arbery Set in a small town in Wyoming, the play takes place over the course of one night, bringing together four young conservatives at a backyard gathering celebrating the appointment of their former professor, Gina, as the new president of a Catholic college. The narrative unfolds through a series of intense, philosophical conversations […]

Steely Ann at Mankato Playhouse

Mankato Playhouse 12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 1700, Mankato, MN, United States

Southern Minnesota's reigning Steely Dan tribute band returns to Mankato Playhouse for a one-night-only show! Experience the music of Steely Dan with female vocals up front (Ann Fee, Rachel Maccabee) and some of the region's most acclaimed jazz players on guitar (Johnathan Moeller), bass (Craig Matarrese), drums (Chaz Draper), and keyboard (Larry McDonough). Cash bar. […]

Carnegie Art Center: Monthly Fiber Arts Group – First Thursdays

Carnegie Art Center 120 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, United States

Join us for a fun evening of shared time with like-minded artists/fiber enthusiasts! This informal group is member led and open to those with all levels of experience. This group meets on First Thursdays and welcomes show and tell. You are welcome to share projects you are working on or plan to work, get gentle […]

Event Series Cinderella

Cinderella

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Made possible by Community Bank Mankato Join us for this timeless and magical classic for all ages as Cinderella dreams of a more beautiful life. Featuring beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago, this […]

Event Series Cinderella

Cinderella

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Made possible by Community Bank Mankato Join us for this timeless and magical classic for all ages as Cinderella dreams of a more beautiful life. Featuring beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago, this […]

Event Series Cinderella

Cinderella

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Made possible by Community Bank Mankato Join us for this timeless and magical classic for all ages as Cinderella dreams of a more beautiful life. Featuring beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago, this […]

Event Series Cinderella

Cinderella

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Made possible by Community Bank Mankato Join us for this timeless and magical classic for all ages as Cinderella dreams of a more beautiful life. Featuring beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago, this […]

Event Series Cinderella

Cinderella

MSU Theatre Mainstage 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, United States

Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Made possible by Community Bank Mankato Join us for this timeless and magical classic for all ages as Cinderella dreams of a more beautiful life. Featuring beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago, this […]

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

MSU Theatre Studio 320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, MN, United States

(Abridged) By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfeld This uproarious production condenses all 37 of Shakespeare s plays into a fast paced, side-splitting performance. Prepare to be dazzled by quick changes, hilarious improvisations, and unexpected twists on classic tales. Whether you’re a die-hard Bard afcionado or a Shakespeare newbie, this show is a must-see.