ArtReach Events Calendar

Cruisin' on the Croix invites owners and car lovers to exhibit and view vintage, classic, street and hot rod automobiles in a beautiful river town stetting of Stillwater, Minnesota. We have dashboard plaques for the first 100 cars and a terrific crew to welcome owners into the show. From genuine antique cars to sublime '50s roadsters, visitors can see it all!

2025 Cruisin' on the Croix Schedule:
June 11
June 25
July 9
July 23
August 6
August 20
September 3
September 17

In Mindfully Bright, artists Cyrus Carlson, Dede Decker, Paul Fosaaen, and Brian Nagel show what it means to trust the process in a distracted world. Each artist relies on intuition for their mark making, reflecting their unique creative practices.

On View: May 15-June 28

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 15, from 6-8pm

Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12-4pm

FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE!

This show is open to all active CAB members and will be a visible feast of eclectic art of all media types from painting and pottery to glass, photography, and art to wear. If you are an existing CAB Member and are interested in showing your art, sign up here. The sign-up deadline is Saturday, May  10 at 11:45 pm.

CAB’s mission to foster the arts in and around our beautiful River Falls community - from Art on the Kinni to Music in the Park - relies on the varied financial and volunteer support of our members (you can become a member here).  CAB members not only support local arts, many of them are artists themselves.  The CAB Annual Member Show is a great opportunity to showcase a variety of artistic styles and media at all levels of artistic expression.  Come show your support for our CAB artists!

Art’s House Gallery & Gift Boutique offers unique local art and gifts year round, and the CAB Annual Member Show will be open through the Kinnistock Music Festival and River Falls Days.

The Meet the Artists reception for this show will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 5:00-7:00 PM. We’ll have live music by Jim Ehlers along with light refreshments by Lily Thai Restaurant, good company, and great art.  See you then!

He has racked up a secret debt – and with the King nowhere to be found, the only way to pay it off is to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours. Hijinks ensue as the Colonel takes desperate measures to replace a man who is irreplaceable, while keeping a nosy reporter at bay and figuring out what happened to the real Elvis!

Show Dates: June 5th, 6th, 7th & 12th, 13th, 14th
Door time: 5:45 p.m.
Pizza orders can be placed up until 6:45pm
Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
Performance Duration: 1 hr. 45 min. (Including 15 min. intermission)
Ticket Price: $35.

Refund Policy: No Refunds (Exchanges may be possible depending on ticket availability; Contact box office)

What's included

Prepare to be transported back in time beneath the stained glass ceiling of the beautiful, ballroom-style Grand Banquet Hall as we go on an adventure to find "The King" in this 1970's inspired comedy!

There will be a cash bar on premises and Grand pizza available for purchase. Come early to enjoy sipping on a beverage at the stunning antique bar and sink your teeth into Grand's mouth-watering pizza before the show!

Laugh along every minute at the witty dialogue as we figure out what happened to the "Hillbilly Cat".
Grab your friends and family and "get your kicks in" at this wacky, fun-filled boogie!

The Lumberjack & Dance and Entertainment Studios have teamed up to bring you some super fun, outdoor Summer Dancing! Join Tricia Schwietz outside in Union Valley, downtown Stillwater! $12 per class (or $15 at the event).

In partnership with FamilyMeans, Stillwater Public Library hosts Martin “Marty” J. Schreiber, author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver.  My Two Elaines details Marty’s emotional and practical challenges with his wife’s illness and offers thoughtful guidance on caring for someone while prioritizing the caregiver’s own well-being.

A limited number of signed copies of My Two Elaines will be given to attendees at the event.

The program is free, and no registration is required.

Back by popular demand, Martin Zellar and his band return to Stillwater to pay tribute to the iconic music of legendary performer, Neil Diamond.

Doors 6:00pm | NEIL! at 7:00

VIP Seating (with drink tickets and admission) and other upgrades available as well.

On-street and ramp parking available near venue.

Venue does not provide or sell food (just drinks), but guests are welcome to bring in their own food. Stillwater features many great local restaurants within a brief walk from the venue.

Performing some of the most popular songs ever, including hits like "Forever in Blue Jeans," "Cherry, Cherry," "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Song Sung Blue," "I Am I Said," and "Cracklin' Rosie."

Though he rose to prominence in the 80's as lead singer/songwriter for the Gear Daddies, Zellar began performing his Neil tribute in the 90's, which is still wildly popular to this day.

A talent-rich band joins him for this hit-studded evening, including Ali Gray, Patrik Tanner, Scott Wenum, Nick Ciola, and JJ Benson.

“...writers from Dylan to Springsteen, often tell us far more about the human condition by concentrating on life’s everyday moments. That’s the strength of Martin Zellar...” - Robert Hillburn, Los Angeles Times.

June 13th - we paddle from Interstate Park to Osceola Landing by the light of the moon.

Escape the bright lights of screens and civilization and allow your night vision to adjust to the dark skies of the River Valley. This adaptation can take almost an hour, but you will be amazed at how you can see the details of your surroundings and experience the river in ways you never have before. Wildlife is abundant, the stars are vibrant, and the sounds of owls and coyotes are unforgettable. Please note that for the optimal experience, no lights (cell phones or flashlights) are allowed on this trip; we ask that you trust yourself and the guides. Limited use of a headlamp will be permitted as deemed necessary.

After the moonlight paddle on June 13th concludes, take some time to reflect on your experience and let the details inspire a piece of writing to share. For the second part of the wilderness adventure, return to the Treehaus Studio on Friday, June 27th, and share your writing with the group during an informal fireside gathering.

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Enjoy an assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties.

We have several new vendors that you will enjoy meeting and trying their products.

Follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StillwaterMNFarmersMarket

Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability and function.

Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight areas and find your best classic asana variation for a practice that is generous and kind to your body.

Please note this class will meet the following Saturdays:
Jan/Feb Series:  Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 2025

Drop ins welcome.  Cost will be $12 per session payable before class.

Students are asked to bring:

mat
strap
pillow or bath towel
Water bottle encouraged!

Skill Level
Beginner, or those wanting to include a gentle reset practice for their bodies

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $60 for the January and February sessions.

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

Enjoy hands-on activities while learning about the great state of Minnesota! Pat Bauer (author) and Dave Geister (illustrator) will share “Making Minnesota,” an activity book published by the Minnesota Historical Society. The book will be available for free at this family event, thanks to generous funding from the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

The activity book explores Minnesota’s history, people, landscapes, wildlife, and culture. It is full of information and activities for kids, celebrating all things Minnesota. The book offers activities to help young readers engage with Minnesota’s history, people, and places by encouraging them to make their illustrations, maps, lists of favorite places, and other ways to make Minnesota great.

Patricia Bauer is the author of “B for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet.” Dave Geister provided the illustrations for Bauer’s book, as well as for many other historically-themed picture books.

The program at Gammelgården is geared towards children aged 7 and up, as well as families who have recently immigrated to Minnesota.

As part of Summer FOREST Explorers, join us at 10:30 AM Stillwater Public Library on the second Saturday of June, July, and August for programs filled with fun and learning.

Saturday, June 14: Bill the Juggler

Saturday, July 12: Brodini Comedy Magic Show

Saturday, August 9: Puppet Show - "The Three Little Pigs"

Programs will be held indoors in the Margaret Rivers meeting rooms on the upper level of the library. No registration is required.

Summer reading programs are made possible by the generous support of donors to the Stillwater Public Library Foundation.

Presented by Hammer-Schlagen®, the world’s most famous nail driving game, Gasthaus’ Biergarten is open, free to the public and weather permitting, on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July, and August between noon and 6pm. Come enjoy a few Gasthaus Radlers on our front meadow both before and after eating one of the chef’s daily lunch and dinner specials.  See https://gasthausbavarianhunter.com/2025-biergarten/ for a schedule of events and other news!

Rosé the day away with a special rosé flight! We’ll feature our River Day Rosé, Roots Rosé, Tropical Punch Rosé Wine Seltzer, and ever-popular Froze wine slushies.

From 1:00pm-4:00pm, enjoy live music on Saturday afternoons at Saint Croix Vineyards!

The Weary Ramblers bring their award-winning music to historic downtown Stillwater! Their music is a powerful combination of many genres – blues, jazz, bluegrass, rock and traditional folk. Join us for a summer night in Stillwater and get caught up in a unique and memorable evening of music.

Weary Ramblers combines the award-winning talents of Chad Elliot and Kathryn Severing Fox. They were just crowned the winners of the International Acoustic Music Association: Excellence in Acoustic Music – Best Duo or Group! Chad (Woody Guthrie Song Contest winner), and Kathryn (Downbeat winner) combine award-winning songwriting, multi-instrument skills, and tight harmonies to deliver memorable performances.   Their self-titled debut album was released in 2024.  Folk star Pieta Brown says,” I’m always enchanted by harmony chemistry and Weary Ramblers have it!“

Doors 6:00 | Music 7:00

According to Roots Music Report, this album was:

* #1 on Contemporary Folk Chart for 7 weeks

* “Pretty Lights of Denver” hit #1 on Contemporary Folk Song Chart, Overall Folk Song chart and Iowa Song Chart

*”Sweet Hazel Green”, “Medicine Creek” & “Pretty Lights of Denver” were in the top 10 on Contemporary Folk Song Chart

Both Chad and Kathryn are established musicians in their own rights.  Chad Elliott - who is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance Man” by Culture Buzz Magazine - has been part of the Iowa music scene for many years and is regarded very highly by his peers. In addition to winning the Woody Guthrie Songwriting contest, he was a Kerrville finalist several times, and most recently was announced as a 2025 inductee to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has worked with artists of the highest caliber, including Greg Brown, Loudon Wainwright III, and Bo Ramsey. Chad writes and performs everything from traditional folk to powerful blues.  He is also an accomplished painter, sculptor and illustrator at Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson, IA. Chad is also an author (Wilderman’s Treetop Tales and Rumble & Flash).

Kathryn Severing Fox is a classically trained instrumentalist who plays viola, violin, mandolin, piano, guitar and a violin/viola combo that has a unique sound.  She received both a Bachelor of Music Performance degree and Master of Music degree in viola performance from the University of Miami, Frost School of Music. She played on the Grammy-nominated track “All My Tomorrows” with Kate McGarry and has performed with The Beach Boys, Lou Gramm, George Benson and many other notable artists. She is Adjunct Faculty at the School for Music Vocations at Southwestern Community College, where she teaches strings and piano tuning.

The Weary Ramblers bring their award-winning music to historic downtown Stillwater! Their music is a powerful combination of many genres – blues, jazz, bluegrass, rock and traditional folk. Join us for a summer night in Stillwater and get caught up in a unique and memorable evening of music.

Weary Ramblers combines the award-winning talents of Chad Elliot and Kathryn Severing Fox. They were just crowned the winners of the International Acoustic Music Association: Excellence in Acoustic Music – Best Duo or Group! Chad (Woody Guthrie Song Contest winner), and Kathryn (Downbeat winner) combine award-winning songwriting, multi-instrument skills, and tight harmonies to deliver memorable performances. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2024. Folk star Pieta Brown says,” I’m always enchanted by harmony chemistry and Weary Ramblers have it!“
Doors 6:00 | Music 7:00

According to Roots Music Report, this album was:
* #1 on Contemporary Folk Chart for 7 weeks
* “Pretty Lights of Denver” hit #1 on Contemporary Folk Song Chart, Overall Folk Song chart and Iowa Song Chart
*”Sweet Hazel Green”, “Medicine Creek” & “Pretty Lights of Denver” were in the top 10 on Contemporary Folk Song Chart

Both Chad and Kathryn are established musicians in their own rights. Chad Elliott - who is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance Man” by Culture Buzz Magazine - has been part of the Iowa music scene for many years and is regarded very highly by his peers. In addition to winning the Woody Guthrie Songwriting contest, he was a Kerrville finalist several times, and most recently was announced as a 2025 inductee to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has worked with artists of the highest caliber, including Greg Brown, Loudon Wainwright III, and Bo Ramsey. Chad writes and performs everything from traditional folk to powerful blues. He is also an accomplished painter, sculptor and illustrator at Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson, IA. Chad is also an author (Wilderman’s Treetop Tales and Rumble & Flash).
Kathryn Severing Fox is a classically trained instrumentalist who plays viola, violin, mandolin, piano, guitar and a violin/viola combo that has a unique sound. She received both a Bachelor of Music Performance degree and Master of Music degree in viola performance from the University of Miami, Frost School of Music. She played on the Grammy-nominated track “All My Tomorrows” with Kate McGarry and has performed with The Beach Boys, Lou Gramm, George Benson and many other notable artists. She is Adjunct Faculty at the School for Music Vocations at Southwestern Community College, where she teaches strings and piano tuning.

Jeremy Messersmith in Concert at The Acreage

Live music returns for the summer season! Music is from 3-6 PM in our covered pergola (outdoor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis). Feel free to bring lawn chairs/picnic blankets to spread out on. As a reminder, please no outside food or drink — our bar and kitchen are open for business! Free to attend, no tickets required.

This four day camp meets from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, and is for campers ages 6 to 8. Join this popular session and learn how to use a compass, build a shelter, and whittle. We will set up a camp and cook outdoors too!

Our four-day camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors. Each camp will have special guests such as the Dodge Nature Center and their raptors and the 3M Wizards. Camps include hikes, crafts, games and of course a little education about the outdoors! Cost: $200 per child/per session. To register your child, follow the link: https://square.link/SUNFISH EXPLORERS

Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Wednesdays from June 11 –  August 6 at 10:30 AM for special guest performances as part of our Summer Explorers program. Expect captivating acts such as Circus Manduhai, the Brodini Comedy Magic Show, Bill the Juggler, Hunter Marionettes, and more! All ages are welcome with program content targeted toward school-age children. No registration is required.

Weather permitting, most programs will be on the 4th Street lawn. Please bring a blanket to sit on or a lawn chair if you need one. We ask that all lawn chairs and strollers be set up or parked around the edges of the audience space to maximum collective viewing sightlines since attendance is often large at summer programs. Programs will be moved inside to the Margaret Rivers Room if there is inclement weather.

June 11: Circus Manduhai

June 18: Bill the Juggler

June 25: Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam

July 2: Science Heroes

July 9: The Bazillions (kid-friendly rock-n-roll band)

July 16: Brodini Comedy Magic Show

July 23: Rap, Rock & Read with Miss Nina

July 30: Hunter Marionettes (inside in Margaret Rivers A&B, upper level)

Aug 6: Puppet Show - The Three Little Pigs (inside in Margaret Rivers A&B, upper level)