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SUMMARY:2023 Art Adventures: Fun in the Park! Outdoor Art Activities (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nJoin us for a fun class outdoors at the park. Students will participate in several art activities\, including plein-air landscape painting\, chalk art\, nature-resist paintings\, texture rubbings\, and a color scavenger hunt. \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the last class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Barsness Park in Glenwood\, MN \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/2023-art-adventures-fun-in-the-park-outdoor-art-activities-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Barsness Park\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  (Joint class with Week 6) Painting Clay Bird Eyes and Creating Nature Journals (9–11yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nThis class will be a continuation of Week 6\, and students will paint their dried Clay Bird Eyes and attach the painted glass eye. For the rest of the class session students will create their own Nature Journals\, with sections for painting\, sketching\, and other fun activities to do outside. (Will be used if students choose to attend the Week 8 Outdoors Class)  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.  \n 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-joint-class-with-week-6-painting-clay-bird-eyes-and-creating-nature-journals-9-11yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  (Joint class with Week 6) Painting Clay Fish and Creating Nature Journals (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nThis class will be a continuation of Week 6\, and students will paint their dried Clay Fish and do the final assembly into mobiles or wind chimes. For the rest of the class session students will create their own Nature Journals\, with sections for painting\, sketching\, and other fun activities to do outside. (Will be used if students choose to attend the Week 8 Outdoors Class)  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.  \n 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-joint-class-with-week-6-painting-clay-fish-and-creating-nature-journals-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Creating Bird Eyes with Clay (9–11yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nIn this class\, students will learn about and practice drawing different birds’ heads and eyes\, studying shape and texture. Students will then create a unique bird eye sculpture\, using a flat glass piece and watercolors to make the eye itself\, and then use air dry clay to shape the feathers around their eye base.  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.  \n 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-creating-bird-eyes-with-clay-9-11yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Colorful Clay Fish (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nStudents will use air dry clay to create a variety of fun clay fish and will have the option to later assemble their fish into a wind chime or a hanging mobile. Students will learn about local fish species and can design their fish to match real-life species or come up with their own whimsical designs!  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-colorful-clay-fish-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Creating Comics (9–11yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nIn this class\, students will learn about creating comics. We will talk about what makes a good story\, how to take inspiration from your own life\, and how to do various comic-related drawing activities. Students will then create their very own short comic\, drawing on an experience they’ve had in their community!  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-creating-comics-9-11yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Nature Collages in the Style of Eric Carle (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nStudents will look at artwork by author and illustrator Eric Carle\, then design their very own nature-inspired artwork inspired by him. We will use crayons\, watercolors\, and cut paper to create fun and colorful collages about their favorite things to see outside!  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-nature-collages-in-the-style-of-eric-carle-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T210000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \nGuidelines for Open Mic at Central Square: \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \nTips: \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Weaving a Basket Nest for Clay Birds (9–11yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nIn this class\, students will create a small bird out of air-dry clay and some small clay eggs. Then\, students will learn simple basket-weaving techniques to create a nest for their little bird.  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.  \n 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-weaving-a-basket-nest-for-clay-birds-9-11yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Weaving Animal Looms (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nIn this class\, students will create cardboard looms in the shapes of different animals. They will then learn about simple weaving techniques\, and use yarn to create an adorable woven animal!  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday (aside from the final class\, which will be on a Thursday) starting July 5th and ending August 24th. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-weaving-animal-looms-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T150000
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures:  Interactive Art - Seasons Agamograph (9–11yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination.  \nIn this class\, we will explore all of the seasons Minnesota experiences and learn about weather patterns. Students will also learn about movement in art\, and how to create interactive artwork! Students will then create an agamograph\, depicting two of their favorite seasons. Agamographs are two pieces of artwork\, measured\, cut\, and then reassembled so they can be viewed from multiple angles!  \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday starting July 5th and ending August 23rd. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11.  \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334.  \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org  \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100  \nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.  \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details. 
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-interactive-art-seasons-agamograph-9-11yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T202609Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures: Colorful Animal Collages in the Style of Norval Morrisseau (6–8yr. old class)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Art Adventures! Register your child in our classes and Carson Thorson\, our licensed art instructor\, will guide them in exploring the magic of art and nurture their creativity and imagination. \nIn this class\, students will learn about artist Norval Morrisseau and his colorful animal artworks! They will then practice breaking down complex shapes into smaller pieces to hone their drawing skills. Students will choose an animal to make into a colorful\, shape filled collage. \nArt Adventures classes will take place every Wednesday starting July 5th and ending August 23rd. Class times will go from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 6 to 8\, and 1 to 3pm for kids aged 9 to 11. \nLocation: Room 209 at Central Square\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood\, MN 56334. \nRegistration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org \nCost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100\nCentral Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details. \nVisit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/art-adventures-colorful-animal-collages-in-the-style-of-norval-morrisseau-6-8yr-old-class/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230712T173923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T174934Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Gallery Reception & Artist Talk | Nancy X. Valentine
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce our newest gallery exhibition\, featuring the “Audacity” series: The Audacity to be Asian in Rural America: we owe you no apologies by artist Nancy XiáoRong Valentine.\nJoin us for Valentine’s opening reception this Saturday\, July 15th\, from 12pm to 3pm\, during our July Music on the Lawn event. Valentine will also lead an artist talk from 12:30–1pm where she will speak about her powerful paintings and answer questions about her work.\n\nCreated in response to the injustice faced by Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic\, Valentine’s series consists of 12 watercolor and Chinese ink scroll paintings on rice paper that offer a visually compelling narrative of the Hao family’s immigrant experience in rural West Central Minnesota. The Hao family is Valentine’s maternal side of her family.\n\nEach painting depicts a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac\, symbolizing various aspects of the family’s immigrant experience and cultural heritage. The intricate watercolor and Chinese ink techniques employed by Valentine bring these stories to life\, inviting viewers to explore and empathize with the challenges\, triumphs\, and resilience of the Hao family.\n\nWe hope you will join us in celebrating Valentine’s work and story at Central Square!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/opening-gallery-reception-artist-talk-nancy-x-valentine/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Square Inc.":MAILTO:info@centralsquare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230512T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T195420Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Our summer music series is the perfect blend of music\, community\, and the outdoors! Join us for year 2 of our Music on the Lawn singer/songwriter music showcase this June\, July\, and August.\nThis live outdoor mini music series is a celebration of talented musicians who combine instruction\, music\, and storytelling into their shows. You can enjoy delicious concessions and festive activities such as face painting\, cornhole\, and craft making\, and a diverse lineup of accomplished musicians\, led by Minnesota’s own Charlie Roth.\n\n\nEach event includes a pre-concert workshop\, The Songwriter’s Circle\, an interactive hour-long session for aspiring musicians and songwriters to improve their lyrics and test their songs in a supportive group. The workshops are engaging\, dynamic sessions that serve participants with varied interests and goals. The Songwriting Circle is designed to stimulate and motivate creative spirit without requiring any music theory knowledge or instrumental skills.\n\n\nThese events are a wonderful way to spend quality time with family and friends in the summer air\, and the best part is that entrance is free! Bring the whole family\, lay out a blanket\, and enjoy some great tunes.\n\n\nLineup:\nMorning Bird\nJune 17th at 1pm\nhttps://morningbirdsings.com\n\nHumbletown\nJuly 15th at 1pm\nhttps://humbletownband.com\n\nThe Weary Ramblers\nAugust 19th at 1pm\nhttps://www.wearyramblers.com
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/2nd-annual-music-on-the-lawn-summer-music-series-2/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Square Inc.":MAILTO:info@centralsquare.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230202T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T201624Z
UID:20218-1687460400-1687467600@centralsquare.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \n***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square*** \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \n***Tips*** \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night-4/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230512T194952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T195109Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Our summer music series is the perfect blend of music\, community\, and the outdoors! Join us for year 2 of our Music on the Lawn singer/songwriter music showcase this June\, July\, and August.\nThis live outdoor mini music series is a celebration of talented musicians who combine instruction\, music\, and storytelling into their shows. You can enjoy delicious concessions and festive activities such as face painting\, cornhole\, and craft making\, and a diverse lineup of accomplished musicians\, led by Minnesota’s own Charlie Roth.\n\n\nEach event includes a pre-concert workshop\, The Songwriter’s Circle\, an interactive hour-long session for aspiring musicians and songwriters to improve their lyrics and test their songs in a supportive group. The workshops are engaging\, dynamic sessions that serve participants with varied interests and goals. The Songwriting Circle is designed to stimulate and motivate creative spirit without requiring any music theory knowledge or instrumental skills.\n\n\nThese events are a wonderful way to spend quality time with family and friends in the summer air\, and the best part is that entrance is free! Bring the whole family\, lay out a blanket\, and enjoy some great tunes.\n\n\nLineup:\nMorning Bird\nJune 17th at 1pm\nhttps://morningbirdsings.com\n\nHumbletown\nJuly 15th at 1pm\nhttps://humbletownband.com\n\nThe Weary Ramblers\nAugust 19th at 1pm\nhttps://www.wearyramblers.com
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/2nd-annual-music-on-the-lawn-summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Square Inc.":MAILTO:info@centralsquare.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230202T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T201452Z
UID:20216-1685041200-1685048400@centralsquare.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \n***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square*** \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \n***Tips*** \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night-3/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230202T201334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T201334Z
UID:20214-1682622000-1682629200@centralsquare.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \n***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square*** \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \n***Tips*** \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night-2/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023326
CREATED:20230202T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T201917Z
UID:20212-1680202800-1680210000@centralsquare.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \n***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square*** \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \n***Tips*** \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night-mar/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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SUMMARY:(MN Association of Community Theatres) MACT Fest
DESCRIPTION:Attention theater enthusiasts! Get ready for a weekend of entertainment at the MACT FEST community theater event! From March 24th through March 25th\, Central Square will be the place to be for anyone who loves great theater and a good time. \nEnjoy performances from a variety of talented community theater groups from around the region. Whether you love drama\, comedy\, musicals\, or anything in between\, you’re sure to find something to love at MACT FEST. There will also be refreshments available and fun workshops to enjoy between performances. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nSaturday\, March 25\, 2023\n9:00AM: Choose one of two workshops\n10:30AM: Choose one of two workshops\n12:00PM: Noon lunch (lunch provided with full package)\n1:30PM: Afternoon Performance Session\nMarshall Area Stage Company presents “Knock on Wood”\nOle Olson Onstage presents “The Minnewaska Play”\nSupper on your own\n7:00PM: Evening Performance Session\nCounty Seat Theater presents “Tracks”\nFungusAmongus Players presents “The End of the Beginning”\nAfter Last Adjudication – After-glow Social at AJ’s Bar & Grill! \nSunday\, March 26\, 2023\n9:30AM: Awards Brunch at Lakeside Ballroom and Event Center \nBuy an Event Pass \nLearn More \nStudent & senior discounts available on performance tickets. Call (320)634–0400 for details! \nIf you would like to volunteer as an usher at this event\, please contact the Central Square office at (320)634–0400 or info@centralsquare.org. Volunteers receive free admission to the live theatre performances!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/mn-association-of-community-theatres-mact-fest/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,theatre
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SUMMARY:Macramé Wall Hanger Class with Danielle Lien Designs
DESCRIPTION:Please join local artist\, Danielle Lien\, in Central Square’s community room on Thursday\, March 16th\, from 5:30–8PM for a macramé art class!\n\nIn Lien’s latest macramé class\, attendees will make their very own macramé wall hanging\, a beautiful piece of wall décor that is ready to hang at home. Attendees will be shown beginner macramé knots\, such as the lark’s head knot\, square knot\, and double half-hitch knot.\n\nNo supplies are necessary. Just bring yourself—and perhaps a friend—and enjoy an evening spent with other creatives learning a new skill!\nAttendees must register by Tuesday\, March 14th. Registration is $45 per person and there are only 15 slots available\, so don’t wait to sign up!\n\nYou can register online here or in person at the Central Square office.\nQuestions? Call (320) 634–0400 or email info@centralsquare.org.
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/macrame-wall-hanger-class-with-danielle-lien-designs/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nOpen Mic Night Returns! \nPlease join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square! \nAt these events we will create a safe space for all to share openly\, inspire each other\, and support one another in mutually respectful ways. Our philosophy\, is based upon the transformative power of art and writing that allows us to express\, explore\, reveal\, understand ourselves as well as each other creativity and storytelling. Feel free to come and simply listen. Whether or not you are ready to share your own creative work or voice\, we hope to inspire you with empathy\, to think deeply\, feel passionately\, embrace vulnerability\, and find your creative spark! \nDon’t underestimate the potential of an authentic\, warm\, community like ours to give you an outlet you’ll cherish and come back to again and again. We welcome all kinds of art and oration\, and all we ask is that you maintain respect for all in order to keep our space secure and safe. \nYour donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun\, free events like Open Mic Night! \nWalk-ins for this event are welcome\, but if you would like to register in advance\, click here to fill out a quick registration form. \n  \n***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square*** \n\nEach participant has 5–10 minutes to share their work. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes\, while musical performances are given 10 minutes. Practice reading\, reciting\, or playing before the show to check the length of your material. Please be respectful of time so everyone gets a turn. (we’ll use a timer and gently let you know if you are going over your time) \nIf they wish\, each participant will have the option of a 5-minute feedback period for the piece they read. We will use the raise hand option to call on those who would like to offer feedback. Feedback will be limited to one minute per person. A note for those providing feedback\, focus on what you liked and what’s working. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for all. \nIf you don’t want to participate\, but you’d still like to watch – that’s completely okay! All are welcome. All genres of work are welcome: poetry\, prose\, short stories\, excerpts from longer pieces of writing\, musical instrument\, song etc. Please share content warnings for anything that could be triggering\, so that folks can prepare themselves however they need to. We ask that your content remain family friendly. \n  \n***Tips*** \nCome prepared\nEither have your poem/song/spoken word printed out or very well memorized. We recommend that you rehearse it out loud once a day for two or three days prior to the event. As you read\, pay attention to the overall tone of the piece so you can convey its emotions\, and to points that require a pause or change in pitch. If it helps\, underline words or mark up the piece so you can remember these inflections and use a timer to check whether the reading/song/performance fits the allocated time slot.\nPro tip: Practice reading a poem like you would practice performing a song. If you plan on reading from a phone or tablet\, know your zoom/scroll functions so you don’t accidently lose your place while you are reading. \nSpeak into the Mic\nDon’t be timid about moving the mic around if you need to. Glance down at what you are reading from\, rather than staring at it\, so you can look up at the audience and speak into the microphone. \nThe introduction\nThere will be a host present to MC the event. Acknowledge them when they introduce you. Then briefly introduce yourself\, elaborate on what you are performing\, if necessary\, then get down to it.\nPro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title. \nMaintain a slow\, steady pace\nIt’s understandable if you’re so nervous about your performance that you’ll want to rush through it. But the faster you read/perform\, the more likely your audience will have difficulty following what you say. So once your turn comes\, make every effort to pace yourself. Focus on one sentence or line at a time\, and read each one slowly\, carefully\, and with just enough projection so you can hear each word. This will ensure your voice is loud and clear enough for your audience to understand you and to enjoy not just your reading\, but also the quality of your writing. \nDon’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .\nNobody will think poorly of you if your performance isn’t perfect. It’s human to feel embarrassed if you stutter\, mispronounce a word\, or briefly lose your place. But it’s also human to make mistakes\, period. Ask a group of performers if they’ve flubbed up during a performance\, and all of them will likely say “yes” (I know I have!). So\, if you stumble during yours\, don’t dwell on it. Just smile and keep going. \nCommend yourself for your bravery\nOne of the most frequent comments performers hear about open mic performances is\, “You’re so brave!” And it’s true—it takes a LOT of courage to stand up and share your work. But as I said in Tip #4\, no one in the audience will criticize you for your performance. They’re going to be there to enjoy the evening\, support one another\, and share their own work. So\, turn your focus to your growth. Think of this event as an opportunity to try something new (and a teeny bit scary) and connect with other members of your community. Once your performance is over\, congratulate yourself on a job well done—because you deserve it!
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/open-mic-night-2023/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gallery Reception | Cheryl Larson & Faythe Mills
DESCRIPTION:During May and June\, the Central Square Gallery presents a duo exhibition of paintings and objects by artists Cheryl Larson and Faythe Mills. A gallery reception will be hosted for this exhibition on May 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. \nThe Central Square Art Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm.
URL:https://centralsquare.org/event/gallery-reception-cheryl-larson-faythe-mills/
LOCATION:Central Square Inc.\, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast\, Glenwood\, MN\, 56334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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