Central Square Inc.

Mason Dixon Line | A Kickin’ Country Christmas
2022-12-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Mason Dixon Line (MDL) is the Mid-West’s premier Country-Rock outfit. Formed in 2018, brothers Justin & Jason Ploof along with seasoned musicians Micah Barrett and Tony Mazzone came together to celebrate the rich history of country music and its inhabitants. The group has been the supporting act for some of Country music’s biggest names, including Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Byrd, Neil McCoy, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan and many more! MDL continues to build an amazing set list of foot stomping classics you’re guaranteed to sing along with and dance to. And that list continues to grow and grow!
To purchase tickets, call (320) 634-0400 or click here to purchase your tickets online!

Makers Market & Holiday Mini Dance Show
2022-12-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Join Central Square and the Glenwood Just for Kix dance team on Saturday, December 17th from 11am–3pm to celebrate the holiday season by attending Central Square’s December Makers Market & Just for Kix Holiday Mini Dance Show! Central Square will host their Makers Market, which will feature the work of Minnesota artists, bakers, farmers, and more! The Just for Kix dancers will give their Holiday performance on the Lee Paulson stage at 1pm, and auditorium doors will open at 12:30pm. Come enjoy the art vendors, concessions, and Just for Kix dancers at their FREE show!

Open Mic Night
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Event Details:
Open Mic Night Returns!
Please join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square!
At 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!
Don’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.
Your donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun, free events like Open Mic Night!
Walk-ins for this event are welcome, but if you would like to register in advance, click here to fill out a quick registration form.

***Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square***

Each 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)
If 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.
If 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.

***Tips***
Come prepared
Either 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.
Pro 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.
Speak into the Mic
Don’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.
The introduction
There 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.
Pro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title.
Maintain a slow, steady pace
It’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.
Don’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .
Nobody 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.
Commend yourself for your bravery
One 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!

Macramé Wall Hanger Class with Danielle Lien Designs
2023-03-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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!

In 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.

No supplies are necessary. Just bring yourself—and perhaps a friend—and enjoy an evening spent with other creatives learning a new skill!
Attendees 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!

You can register online here or in person at the Central Square office.
Questions? Call (320) 634–0400 or email info@centralsquare.org.

(MN Association of Community Theatres) MACT Fest
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Enjoy 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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 25, 2023
9:00AM: Choose one of two workshops
10:30AM: Choose one of two workshops
12:00PM: Noon lunch (lunch provided with full package)
1:30PM: Afternoon Performance Session
Marshall Area Stage Company presents “Knock on Wood”
Ole Olson Onstage presents “The Minnewaska Play”
Supper on your own
7:00PM: Evening Performance Session
County Seat Theater presents “Tracks”
FungusAmongus Players presents “The End of the Beginning”
After Last Adjudication – After-glow Social at AJ’s Bar & Grill!
Sunday, March 26, 2023
9:30AM: Awards Brunch at Lakeside Ballroom and Event Center
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Student & senior discounts available on performance tickets. Call (320)634–0400 for details!
If 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!

Joyann Parker "A Tribute to Patsy Cline"
2023-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
In this powerful 90-minute stage performance, Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcase the most popular and best-loved of Patsy’s songs. Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy” and more.
Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Joyann’s uncanny and authentic channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. This is a must-see show that has sold out hundreds of times.

To purchase tickets, call (320) 634–0400 or click here

29:11 International Exchange
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
The powerful voices of the 29:11 International Exchange group are astonishing. But what won our hearts is that this group is about more than performing gorgeous music, they also organize exchange tours between South Africa and the U.S. that provide invaluable exposure and opportunity to promising musicians. This extraordinary exposure often leads to exciting individual opportunities for education, employment, and cultural exchange. The group has performed in venues like the Dakota, Orchestra Hall, and Paisley Park. This is a must see show!
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. Kids ages 12 & under are admitted for free with a paid adult. A limited amount of student ($10) and educator ($15) tickets are available—call for details.
To purchase tickets, call (320) 634–0400 or click here

Could It Be Magic? The Songs of Barry Manilow with Paul Greene & Renae Brown
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Paul Greene, a beloved local vocalist, has performed music ranging from the crooners of Frank Sinatra, the pop of James Taylor, and Broadway at houses, churches, and other music venues. He is accompanied by Renae Brown of Glenwood. This performance is included for free with the purchase of a 2023 Concert Series ticket pass. Otherwise, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door! To purchase tickets, call (320) 634–0400 or click here

2nd Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Music Series
2023-06-17 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-15 11:30 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
This 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.

Each 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.

These 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.

Lineup:
Morning Bird
June 17th at 1pm
https://morningbirdsings.com

Humbletown
July 15th at 1pm
https://humbletownband.com

The Weary Ramblers
August 19th at 1pm
https://www.wearyramblers.com

Opening Gallery Reception & Artist Talk | Nancy X. Valentine
2023-07-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Join 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.

Created 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.

Each 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.

We hope you will join us in celebrating Valentine’s work and story at Central Square!

Art Adventures: Colorful Animal Collages in the Style of Norval Morrisseau (6–8yr. old class)
2023-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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.
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Interactive Art - Seasons Agamograph (9–11yr. old class)
2023-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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!
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Weaving Animal Looms (6–8yr. old class)
2023-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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!
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Weaving a Basket Nest for Clay Birds (9–11yr. old class)
2023-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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.
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Open Mic Night
2023-07-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
Event Details:
Open Mic Night Returns!
Please join us in our newest endeavor—Open Mic Night at Central Square!
At 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!
Don’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.
Your donations are welcome! Donations enable us to provide fun, free events like Open Mic Night!
Walk-ins for this event are welcome, but if you would like to register in advance, click here to fill out a quick registration form.

Guidelines for Open Mic at Central Square:

Each 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)
If 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.
If 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.

Tips:
Come prepared
Either 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.
Pro 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.
Speak into the Mic
Don’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.
The introduction
There 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.
Pro tip: Take a few sentences to describe and give context to your piece. And always state the title.
Maintain a slow, steady pace
It’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.
Don’t judge yourself or your performance too harshly .
Nobody 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.
Commend yourself for your bravery
One 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!

Art Adventures: Nature Collages in the Style of Eric Carle (6–8yr. old class)
2023-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Students 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!
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Creating Comics (9–11yr. old class)
2023-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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!
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Colorful Clay Fish (6–8yr. old class)
2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Students 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!
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: Creating Bird Eyes with Clay (9–11yr. old class)
2023-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
In 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.
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: (Joint class with Week 6) Painting Clay Fish and Creating Nature Journals (6–8yr. old class)
2023-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
This 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)
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Art Adventures: (Joint class with Week 6) Painting Clay Bird Eyes and Creating Nature Journals (9–11yr. old class)
2023-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
This 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)
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

2023 Art Adventures: Fun in the Park! Outdoor Art Activities (6–8yr. old class)
2023-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Barsness Park, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Join 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.
Art 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.
Location: Barsness Park in Glenwood, MN
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

2023 Art Adventures: Fun in the Park! Outdoor Art Activities (9–11yr. old class)
2023-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Barsness Park, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
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.
Join 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.
Art 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.
Location: Room 209 at Central Square, 105 2nd Avenue Northeast Glenwood, MN 56334.
Registration: Register by calling (320)634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org
Cost: $15 Per Class Per Student or All 8 Classes for $100
Central Square has need-based scholarships available. Call 320-634-0400 or email info@centralsquare.org for details.
Visit our website’s “Education” page for a full schedule and class details.

Sultans of String
2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Square Inc., 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
This multi-award-winning, 3x Juno-nominated and Billboard charting band creates “energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick, UK). For more than a decade, Sultans of String have thrilled audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, Flamenco, Django-jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms. The group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity, with world rhythms that excite audiences to their feet!

To purchase tickets, call (320) 634–0400 or click here
