C. Willi Myles | National Touring Stand Up Comedian

A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in […]

Gallery Reception | Cheryl Larson & Faythe Mills

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

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. The Central Square Art Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday […]

Maud Hixson | Jazz Singer Performing Songs from the Doris Day Songbook

Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), singer Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud is the co-founder of the continental jazz sextet French 75 with clarinetist Tony Balluff. She made her Guthrie Theater debut in the […]

Central Square Makers Market

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

Central Square’s May Makers Market will be hosted on May 21st, from 10am to 2pm. Join the community in supporting the work of our local artists and makers! There will also be a $5 make & take Father’s Day craft available for children! We are excited to host a monthly Makers Market at 105 2nd Ave NE in Glenwood! The […]

Summer Youth Art Program | Paint a Bird House

The children will paint a Birdhouse! Birds are beneficial for your garden; wild birds help manage pests, such as mosquitoes and Japanese beetles. Your child will decorate their house to hang in your yard or garden - then wait for the birds! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Summer Youth Art Program | Play with Clay

Polymer clay is a non-toxic, moldable, heat cured plastic clay. It is durable and versatile for a variety of crafts, and is easy to use. Have your child join us for this polymer clay class and let their creativity bloom! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Summer Youth Art Program | Fabric Painting

Many of the same techniques that can be used with paper can be applied to fabric, and the results are interesting, engaging, and even startling. In this class your child will be taught basic fabric painting techniques. They will create a t-shirt they can wear and proudly display their work! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for […]

Outdoor Yin Yoga with Jules Bowman

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

This is a gentle breath and stretch class appropriate for all skill levels! Call (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register.

July Summer Market & Music on the Lawn

Central Square is throwing three parties this summer! Join the festivities during their June, July, and August Makers Markets. The summer markets will feature a live outdoor mini music series showcasing singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, music, and storytelling into their shows. There will be concessions, and handcrafted art and goods for sale!

Jules Bowman Gallery Reception

Minneapolis-based artist, Jules Bowman, will be our featured artist this July and August. A gallery reception will be hosted for this exhibition the afternoon of the July Market & Music on the Lawn event on July 23rd from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. There will be refreshments served at the reception and wine will be provided by Rolling Forks Vineyards. The […]

Summer Youth Art Program | The Magic of Collage

Children love making collages, and there's good reason for that! Collage art is open-minded and allows for free exploration of materials. There is no "wrong" way to combine different items, and that can be incredibly freeing for little artists. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Mick Sterling | Performing Songs from the Billy Joel Songbook

Billy Joel is truly one of America's great singer-songwriters and his catalog is filled with decades full of hits and he's still going strong. Led by Mick Sterling, a stellar four piece horn section, full percussion, the double piano combination of Peter Guertin and Charlie Peterson, two violins and an incredible band totaling 14 members, A Billy Joel State of […]

Summer Youth Art Program | Loom Weaving with Yarn

Weaving is a simple way to help kids with fine motor skills, patterning, hand eye coordination, and listening skills. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Summer Youth Art Program | Friendship Bracelet Making

Friendship Bracelets are a fun way to teach children about the gift of friendship and promote creativity. In this class, students consider who their friends are, what makes someone a friend, and objects that are used to symbolize friendship. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Summer Youth Art Program | Clothes Pin Art & Rock Painting

Students will have two choices of art creation in this class! From books about the tiny creatures to actually seeing one inch along the sidewalk, caterpillars always capture the imagination of creative little minds. This clothespin caterpillar project brings together sensory sensations, fine motor skills, and color recognition all in one cute and endearing activity. For rock painting, we will […]

Faythe Mill’s Pencil Portrait Class

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

Do you love to draw? Whether you are new to drawing or it's a professional pastime, Faythe Mills has a fun pencil portrait class for everyone this summer. You will need to provide us with an image you would like to draw a week prior to the class. Faythe will guide you through the process of drawing it like a […]

Summer Youth Art Program | Blow Paint

Blow painting is an exciting activity for kids, it provides some great opportunities for experimentation, and the resulting artwork is amazing. This is a process art activity that is truly fame worthy. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

August Makers Market & Music on the Lawn

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

Rain or shine! Join us on August 27th, from 11am to 3pm for our FINAL outdoor Makers Market featuring Music on the Lawn. This will be the last event in our outstanding 2022 singer/songwriter showcase series. If you attended our first two events, you know how special they are, if this is your first, you’re going to be impressed by […]

Dennis Anderson’s Opening Gallery Reception

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

Central Square’s new gallery exhibit features the intricate drawings of Dennis Anderson. He captures the nuances of shadow and light and translates them into powerfully detailed renderings of landscapes and portraits. There will be an open house reception for Anderson on September 17th, from 5:30pm to 7pm before Southern Raised performs on stage. Rolling Forks Vineyards will sponsor this reception. […]

Southern Raised | Bluegrass Gospel Group

Southern Raised, a group of award winning kinfolk, trained in classical music but raised in the bluegrass soaked Ozark Mountains. They have created a Southern Raised trademark sound where classical meets bluegrass and city streets meets country roads. SR has morphed a progressive sound that spans Christian Country/ Bluegrass, Celtic and Classical. They’re talented, they’re energetic, they’re Southern Raised. To […]

Rummage Sale & Makers Market

Central Square Inc. 105 2nd Avenue Northeast, Glenwood, MN, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 24th from 9am to 1pm for a Garage Sale Fundraiser & Makers Market! We are accepting garage sale donations upon review. Please contact us for details by calling (320) 634–0400 or emailing info@centralsquare.org. Support your local community, enjoy fresh baked goods, beautiful artwork, and local artisans selling their creations. We have also been cleaning house […]

Legends of Soul Featuring Gwen Matthews and Bruce A. Henry with special guest Kathleen Johnson

Legendary vocalists Bruce Henry and Gwen Matthews team up once again to present and celebrate The Legends of Soul. This time, they welcome special guest, Kathleen Johnson, who will be performing as well! This will be an unbelievable night of iconic songs from artists like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Beyoncé, BB King, Prince, and more. Join us for a […]