CALENDAR

SMAHC presents a comprehensive listing of arts events in the Southwest Minnesota area. 

We hope you find this listing helpful in planning events to attend over the next months.

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SMAHC Board & Grant Dates

All SMAHC Grant Deadlines, Panel Meetings & Grant Workshops (pdf file)

You may contact the SMAHC office for the time and location of meetings.

Meetings are generally held in the SMAHC offices at 114 North 3rd Street, Marshall, MN.  Panel meetings usually begin at 9:00 AM.  SMAHC follows the State of Minnesota Open Meeting Guidelines.

**SMAHC Art Gallery May 2 - June 28: Christopher Boedigheimer, pottery. July 16-August 30: Lisa Bergh & Andrew Nordin.  Artist Reception July 11, 5:00-7:00 pm.Visit the gallery Monday through Friday from 8 AM to Noon and 1:00 - 4:30 PM at 114 N 3^rd St, Marshall.

ARTmeyerson, 105 4^th St. N., Atwater. To schedule an appointment, call Sue Meyerson at 320-220-0970 or 320-974-3609.

Barn Theatre Art Gallery, 321 4th St. SW, Willmar. Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. For more info, call 320-235-9500 or email info@thebarntheater.com.

Big Stone Arts Council Gallery, 42 NW 2nd St, Ortonville. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 11:00am -4:00pm. Info at 320-487-1001.

Carnegie Cultural Center, 205 N. Freeman, Luverne. June & July Mary Renfro Retrospective. Hours are Tues – Fri, 12 - 5 PM and Sat 1-4 PM. For more info, email cahrc@outlook.com or call 507-283-8294.

Clay Coyote Pottery, 17614 240th St. Hutchinson. Hours are Mon - Sat 10 - 5 PM; Sunday Noon - 4 PM, or, call ahead for an appointment, 320-587-2599. Check out www.claycoyote.com or email Betsy & Tom at claypot@hutchtel.net

Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 28 N Main St, Hutchinson. Info at 320-587-7278 or www.hutchinsonarts.org.

Java River Cafe, 210 S 1st St, Montevideo. More information at 320-269-7106.

KK Berge Gallery, 807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls. June: Hilka Zimmerman, Artist Reception June 21, 7:00-9:00 pm.  July: Eva Margaret, Artist Reception 7:00-9:00 pm. August: Deb Connolly, Artist Reception August 16, 7:00-9:00 pm.   Gallery hours Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm . Call 320-564-4039 for information.

**Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC), 109 N. 3rd Street, Marshall. May 28-June 28: Bryan Holland, paintings.  Artist Reception June 9, 2:00-4:00 pm.  Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri Noon - 5:30 PM. Other times by appt. Info at 507-532-5463 or www.mafac.net.

Milan Village Arts School, junction of MN Highway 7/59 and MN Highway 40, Milan. For information on upcoming classes call 320-734-4807 or visit www.milanvillageartsschool.org.

Nobles County Art Center, 407 12th St, Worthington. June & July: Permanent Collection. Hours: M-F 2:00-4:30 pm. Call 507-372-8245 for more information.

North American State Bank, 2800 S 1st St, Willmar.  Bank Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Potato Eaters Gallery, 330 Litchfield Ave SW, Willmar. Call 320-382-9951 for hours and information.

Robert Remick Gallery/Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 Fourth Avenue, Windom. May 6 - September 7: David Strom: “The Search Never Ends.” Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 8 - 4 PM & Sat 10 - 4 PM. For more info, call 507-831-1134 or email cchs@windomnet.com

Tokheim Pottery, 2057 361st Ave, Dawson. Visit www.tokheim-stoneware.com for more info about the gallery or call 320-769-2142 or email info@tokheim-stoneware.com

William Whipple Gallery in Bellows Academic 291 at Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall. Call 507-537-6266 for hours and information.

**Willmar Area Arts Council Gallery. Info at 320-235-8560 or willmarareaartscouncil.org 

** Indicates the project was funded in part with a grant from the SW MN Arts & Humanities Council with funds provided by the McKnight Foundation, the MN State Legislature, or the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the MN State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

=  new events that do not appear in the current issue of Voices

June Events

**June 2 Buffalo Ridge Chorale Spring Fling, Christ Lutheran Church, Hendricks.

June 2-3 Auditions for Oliver!, 7:00 pm at the Lake Benton Opera House.  Rehearsals begin June 9 or 10. Show dates  July 25-28 &July 31-August 4.  Please prepare a song to sing and bring sheet music if you want to use an accompanist. More info: Mark Wilmes 507-227-3236 or markwilmes@gmail.com. If you are interested in playing in the orchestra, contact Stacey Voit at sjejvoit@gmail.com.

**June 5-6 Rural Arts & Culture Summit, University of Minnesota-Morris. Information at www.ruralartsandculturesummit.com.

June 7-9 Arts on the Shore & Unvarnished Music Festival, Lake Okabena, Worthington.  Part of the 14th Annual Windsurfing Regatta.  Complete schedule at www.worthingtonwindsurfing.com/.

June 8 RCW Area Arts Council Fundraising Dinner, 4:00-7:00 pm at the Renville Community Center.  Food, entertainment, & photo contest. More info: Bev Raske 320-329-3790. 

**June 8 SMAHC Art Project Round III Grant Review Panel, 9:00 am at the SMAHC Office, 114 N 3^rd St, Marshall.

**June 9 Artist Reception: Bryan Holland.  2:00-4:00 pm at Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC), 109 N. 3rd Street, Marshall.  Info at 507-532-5463 or www.mafac.net.

June 9 Danny Santos ("Travelin' Texas Troubadour"), 7:30 pm at the Nobles County Art Center, 407 12th St, Worthington. Call 507-372-8245 for more information.

**June 14 & 15 Studio Hop, 5:00-9:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am -5:00 pm Saturday, Willmar-Spicer-New London area. For more info, go to  www.studiohop.org or contact the Willmar Area Arts Council at 320-231-8560.

**June 17-18, 20-25, 27-30 The Sound of Music, The Barn Theatre, Willmar.  Info at 320-235-9500 or www.thebarntheatre.com.

June 17-21 Garbage Can Theatre Workshop, 1:00-5:00 pm at the KK Berge Building, Granite Falls. Guided by Mary Fylling, children ages 7 to 14 will explore a variety of introductory theatrical exercises using a “garbage can” full of miscellaneous props and costumes. Performance on June 21. Workshop cost : $100. More info at 320-564-4039 or GraniteAreaArts@gmail.com.

**June 17-22 Sanders Family Christmas, 7:00 pm at the Historic St. John's Episcopal Church, 105 2nd Ave SE, Hutchinson.

**June 18 Swift County Concert Band, 7:00 pm, Riverside Park, Appleton.  ’52 Wing Restoration Committee Summer Concert Series.

June 20 Arts Showcase: MASC’s Beauty and the Beast, 12:00 pm, Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 N 3^rd St, Marshall.  Listen to musical selections and join in discussions with Director Mike Hulsizer and some of the cast and crew. For more information on Arts Showcase, contact MAFAC at 507-532-5463.

**June 20-23 & 27-30 Calumet Players: Tarzan, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 7:30 pm, Sun 2:00 pm at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone. Tickets: 872-722-2787.

**June 20-25, 27-30 The Sound of Music, The Barn Theatre, Willmar.  Info at 320-235-9500 or www.thebarntheatre.com.

June 21 Artist Reception: Hilka Zimmerman, 7:00-9:00 pm, KK Berge Gallery, 807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls.

**June 21-22, 27-30 Beauty & The Beast - Marshall Area Stage Company, Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, 400 Tiger Dr, Marshall.  June 21: 7:00 pm, June 22: 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm.  June 27-29: 7:00 pm, June 30: 2:00 pm.  Information at marshallareastagecompany.org.

June 24 Music on Mondays: Jerry Ostensoe, 7:00 pm, Central Park, Canby.  In case of bad weather the performances will move to Canby’s Community Center located at City Hall. For more info, contact Ruth Ascher at 507-223-7043(H), 507-530-3288(C), or srascher@frontiernet.net.

**June 25 SMAHC Board Meeting, 7:00 pm at the SMAHC Office, 114 N 3^rd St, Marshall.

**June 25 Montevideo Area Community Band, 7:00 pm, Riverside Park, Appleton.  ’52 Wing Restoration Committee Summer Concert Series.

**June 27-30 Calumet Players: Tarzan, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 7:30 pm, Sun 2:00 pm at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone. Tickets: 872-722-2787.

**June 27-30 The Sound of Music, The Barn Theatre, Willmar.  Info at 320-235-9500 or www.thebarntheatre.com.

**June 27-30 Beauty & The Beast - Marshall Area Stage Company, Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, 400 Tiger Dr, Marshall.  June 27-29: 7:00 pm, June 30: 2:00 pm.  Information at marshallareastagecompany.org.

July Events

**July 2 The Wendinger Band, 7:00 pm, Riverside Park, Appleton.  ’52 Wing Restoration Committee Summer Concert Series.

July 2-3 Squeal: Young Stars Workshop Performance/Hutchinson Theater Company, 7:00 pm, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson.  Tickets: $5 at the door.  Info at 320-587-7278 or www.hutchtheatre.org/young-stars.

July 8 Music on Mondays: Queen Colleen & the Frey Daddies, 7:00 pm, Central Park, Canby.  In case of bad weather the performances will move to Canby’s Community Center located at City Hall. For more info, contact Ruth Ascher at 507-223-7043(H), 507-530-3288(C), or srascher@frontiernet.net.

July 8-12 Raku Pottery Workshop, 1:00-4:00 pm and 5:00-9:00 pm (choose afternoon or evening), at the KK Berge Building, Granite Falls. The fee for the class is $125 and it includes all supplies (15lbs of clay and glaze per student).  Instructor Tamara Isfeld will take you through the process of creating pottery and sculpture, applying glaze, and Raku firing. For more information, contact the Granite Area Arts Council at 320-564-4039.

**July 9 Tom’s Big Band, 7:00 pm, Riverside Park, Appleton.  ’52 Wing Restoration Committee Summer Concert Series.

**July 11 Artist Reception: Lisa Bergh & Andrew Nordin, 5:00-7:00 pm, SMAHC Art Gallery, 114 N 3^rd St, Marshall.

July 12 Artist Reception: Eva Margaret, 7:00-9:00 pm, KK Berge Gallery, 807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls.

**July 12-13 Rhythm of the River at Ashley Park, Jackson. Information at rhythmoftheriver.org.

**July 12-13 International Festival, Nobles County Government Center, Worthington.  Information at www.worthingtoninternationalfestival.org.

**July 13 Walnut Grove Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, City Park, Walnut Grove. Information at www.walnutgrove.org/festival.htm.

July 14 South Dakota Old Time Fiddlers, 3:00 pm, Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone. Info at 872-722-2787 or www.pipestoneminnesota.com/performingartscenter.  

**July 15 Music in the Park – RiverSong Preview, 7:00 pm, Library Square, Hutchinson. Information at www.riversongfestival.org.  

July 19 Registration Deadline: Robert Schwan Memorial Photography Competition, Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 N 3^rd St, Marshall.  2013 Themes: “Good Eats” and “Music, I See the Sound.”  Go to www.mafac.net for more information and registration forms.

**July 19-20 RiverSong Music Festival, Masonic West River Park, Hutchinson.  Friday: 5:00-11:00 pm, Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm.  Information at www.riversongfestival.org.  

**July 19-21, 25-28 Shrek: The Musical, 7:00 pm, Bernie Aaker Auditorium, 114 Holcombe Ave, Litchfield.  Information at litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com.  

**July 20 Walnut Grove Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, City Park, Walnut Grove. Information at www.walnutgrove.org/festival.htm.

July 22 Music on Mondays: Randy & Joyce Meyer and The Grace Life Old Time Gospel Band, 7:00 pm, Central Park, Canby.  In case of bad weather the performances will move to Canby’s Community Center located at City Hall. For more info, contact Ruth Ascher at 507-223-7043(H), 507-530-3288(C), or srascher@frontiernet.net.

July 22-26 Kids’ Summer Art Camp, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Granite Falls.  Kids ages 8 to 15 will explore a variety of art mediums from watercolor, marble paper, book making, drawing, pottery, mosaics, nature and cultural art with instructor Tamara Isfeld.  Participants will need to pack a lunch.  Cost will be $125 for each student.  For more information, contact the Granite Area Arts Council at 320-564-4039.

**July 25-27 The Sound of Music (Granite Falls Area Community Theatre), YME Auditorium, Granite Falls.  7:00 pm Thursday & Friday, 2:00 pm Saturday. 

**July 25-28 Shrek: The Musical, 7:00 pm, Bernie Aaker Auditorium, 114 Holcombe Ave, Litchfield.  Information at litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com.  

July 26-27 Have Fun With Your Photography!  This course taught by Molly Schweinfurter is designed for enthusiastic digital photographers of all skill levels looking to enhance and improve their photo taking experience, while exploring the Minnesota River Valley and the “Scenic City” of Redwood Falls.  Cost: $95. To register call or email Molly at 507-828-3282 or cedigomo@gmail.com. More info at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mojo-Photography/402451619822655.  Look for additional sessions in September and October.

**July 27 Walnut Grove Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, City Park, Walnut Grove. Information at www.walnutgrove.org/festival.htm.

July 27 American Pie, 8:00 pm, Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone. Info at 872-722-2787 or www.pipestoneminnesota.com/performingartscenter.  

**July 27-28 Minnesota Pottery Festival, Clay Coyote Studio, 17614 240^th St, Hutchinson.  10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Sunday.  Information at www.mnpotteryfestival.com.