ArtReach Events Calendar

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/pages/Stillwater-Minnesota-Farmers-Market/104646769583889?fref=ts

This fun outdoor event is held once a month May thru Sept. at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area. Our vendors and crafters have an offering of everything from A to Z!!  Awesome food vendors, free admission and parking. Find us in the South Parking Lot area of the Fairgrounds.  Signing up vendors now for this season. Booth space only $60 for the whole weekend.   https://www.facebook.com/events/1124995421388935

In the Stillwater Public Library's gallery through September, view a history of works by artist Erik Sletten. Gallery is open during library hours.
“This retrospective covers more than 28 years of my professional work as an artist. I have a love for architecture, cars, movies, and so much more. Many of these pieces are on loan from clients and collectors of my art, as well as works from my personal collection. I have been a resident of Stillwater for my entire career and much of my art portrays my visions of my hometown,” explains Sletten.
For nearly 30 years, Sletten has been productive as a painter using oil and acrylics. The art he creates is rendered in a pop-expressionistic manner.
Sletten notes, “My work is colorful and happy, seeking to remind us that there are good things in the world…the goodness in life. In painting, I create a narrative in which common objects are brought to life, inspiring a sense of joy. Fracturing perspective creates a whimsical feel, and I use a wrapped canvas so the image can continue around the edges of the piece. Creating a personal work of art is my response to an individual sharing the essence of their life. Painting becomes an artistic expression of that life, and also represents a moment in time.”

We invite you to visit the charming St. Croix River town of Afton, MN on September 23rd & 24th, 2023. The 45th Annual two day outdoor fine arts and makers market takes place in Afton’s quaint, Town Square Park with over 90 vendors showcasing fine arts, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber and more. Plus great food and 2 days of live music! This upper Midwest favorite art festival is hosted by the Afton Area Business Association and will bring 10,000+ guests through the St. Croix River Valley during the 2 day event. Wine & Beer Garden in Town Square Park is hosted by Afton Museum. All proceeds benefit Afton Historical Museum DIRECTIONS: Afton, MN is located 4.5 miles south of I-94 on St. Croix Trail (C.R. 18). Take Exit #258 off I94 and head south 4.5miles The Business Expo is located on St. Croix Trail, along the boulevards.

The trolley will pick riders up at Valley Bookseller at 10:30 am. When you check in, you will get your hand stamped. This stamp serves as your ticket to board the trolley and is good for a snack (from Candyland!) and 20% off a children’s book when your adventure is over.

The trolley will take you up to Pioneer Park where a storyteller will read several stories. When story time is over, you will be treated to a trolley ride around Stillwater, then it’s back to the bookstore for that snack.

Reservations are required and space is limited, so make sure to book online. Come join us for the fun. All Aboard!!

Learn how to find and identify wild mushrooms by walking in a forest or savannah with a member of The Minnesota Mycological Society. Wear lightweight, long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy walking shoes. Please keep in mind this is not a class in foraging and/or cooking with mushrooms. This will be led by Nancy Etzwiler.

Presented in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education

RSVP is required. To RSVP, go to belwin.org/events.

We will have a wide variety of brews available, including our Oktoberfest! German-inspired cuisine and live music will fill our brewery and parking lot all weekend long ... for two weekends this year!

- Sept 22-24th
- Oct 6-8th

Event is free and all are welcome to attend!

Create lasting memories and experience the beauty of this National Parkway, the scenic St. Croix River. All public cruise prices include a delightful lunch or dinner. All taxes, fees, and beverages are extra. Show up EARLY for your cruise to allow time to park in our guest lot.

See website for more details and cruising times: https://www.stillwaterriverboats.com/public-cruises/

Concerning Plants brings together three artists who look closely at the environment where we live to find connections. David Spohn’s eco-friendly solarplate etchings capture the flora found in the St. Croix Valley. Margi Grill uses oil on board as her medium to examine ornamental qualities of invasive plants and how their introduction has altered our ecosystem. Kristin Maija Peterson looks to rivers and natural compositions of sand, stone, driftwood, leaves and seeds to tell stories of uncultivated biomes.

Come enjoy some live music and German food in the meadow! The Gasthaus’ Biergarten is open on Saturdays and Sundays from August thru September between noon and 6pm. Bands scheduled from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Biergarten is a free, cash only, outdoor event, and subject to weather.

Music Schedule:

August 27 (Sun):
Paul Mayasich
September 3 (Sun):
Lehto & Wright
September 10 (Sun):
Switched At Birth
September 17 (Sun):
Jolly Huntsmen
September 24 (Sun):
TBA

The Warden’s House Museum was built in 1853 as the residence of the Minnesota Territorial Prison warden. Over the next six decades, there were thirteen wardens that lived in the house until 1914 when the prison moved to its present site in Bayport.

The museum consists of 14 rooms decorated in the late 19th and early 20th century style. Many rooms are like that of a upper middle class household while other rooms house exhibits showcasing Washington County history such as the lumber industry, the 1965 St. Croix Valley Flood, and of course, the Old Stillwater Prison.

Join us in the rich Fall colors of the St. Croix Valley in Stillwater. Sample the “best street food of the Americas” (baleadas and pupusas). Browse the extraordinary community of artists and craftspeople gathered for you. Meet new friends. The perfect way to celebrate the Fall season! Hosted by ArtAndes artandes.com

Artists include: Art Andes, Kathy Schoenberg-Ebertz, Lisa Larson, Tiny Tables, Nistler Farms, Pamela Belding, Guillermo Cuellar Pottery, Mary Jo Vandell, and Laura Albertson

Check back here for a weather update (rain date) if the skies are in question.

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Enjoy a 2 hour cruise along the scenic St. Croix River Cruises every Sunday from 12-2pm
Boarding in Hudson WI at 11:30 am.

Relax and enjoy this 2 hour cruise with a delicious Brunch on the Charter Boat.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.StCroixRiverCruises.com or by calling 651-436-8883

Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere.

There are experienced and new musicians; and people of all ages.

Best of all…Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade is free

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Jam Etiquette

Be polite, welcoming, and friendly.
Be kind to beginners and new jammers – it takes courage to join in and play along!
Put your instrument cases off to the side and out of the way.
Please minimize noodling around between tunes.
Step out of the circle to tune your instrument or chat with someone.
Have fun!

Visit us on the lawn of the historical Octagon House Museum

Shop from a variety of vendors & producers!

Fresh squeezed lemonade to help support the Octagon house Museum

The Museum will be open for self guided tours.  Admission applies

Family & dog friendly!

May - October.

Menu:

Chicken & Pork Carnitas Layered with Onions & Peppers

Black Beans

Spanish Rice

Chips & Salsa

Various Toppings

Call 651-436-8883 for reservations or go to stcroixrivercruises.com

Intro to pole is a 6 week course for you to experience a new way to use your body to gain strength! Learn the fundamentals of pole fitness as we work through walks, transitions, spins, climbs, and beginner pole tricks.
This intro COURSE is designed for someone who has never experienced pole fitness and wants to learn the art of pole in a fun and welcoming environment.

- All participants within this class must be 14 years or older.

**Ages 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver before your 1st class.**

Indulge in an enchanting evening at our distinguished weekly affair: Experience the culinary artistry of Charlie’s Restaurant as our skilled chefs orchestrate a thoughtfully designed 4-course dinner, thoughtfully harmonized with exceptional wines handpicked by our accomplished bar team, all available for an exclusive price of $49.95 per person.

Kindly ensure you secure your spot by making reservations for the captivating Wine Wednesday event.

Preview our upcoming menus by visiting the Event Calendar HERE.

Join us on select Tuesday and Wednesdays on the Scenic St.
Croix River out of Hudson WI for our fabulous Fajita and Margarita Cruises May - October.

Menu:

Chicken & Pork Carnitas Layered with Onions & Peppers

Black Beans

Spanish Rice

Chips & Salsa

Various Toppings

Call 651-436-8883 for reservations or go to stcroixrivercruises.com

Join us for two full days of Oktoberfest merriment at the taproom featuring liters of our 2023 Oktoberfestbier, Live Music, German Food, Bavarian Dancing, Axe Throwing, & more!

FRIDAY 9/29
Live Music: Mark Stillman 6-8pm
Food Truck: Gerhard's Brats 3-9pm
Food Truck: Northeast Pretzels 3-9pm

SATURDAY 9/30
Bavarian Dancers Show: SG Edelweiss 6pm + 7:45pm
Live Music: Doctor Kielbasa on the brewhouse stage 5-9:30pm
Food Truck: Sweet Lou's Craft Sausages 12-8pm
Pretzels: Brueske's Bread 4-8pm
Free Mini Massages: Parkview Chiropractic 4-7pm
Axe Throwing: 1-9pm
PROST!

Menu:

Chicken Marsala

House-made Meat Lasagna

Mostaccioli with Red Sauce

Chef's Seasonal Vegetable

Tomato, Cucumber, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Caesar Salad

Italian Cold Pasta

Chef's Choice Salad

Garlic Rolls

Chef's Choice Dessert

Coffee

(Menu subject to change)

Call 651-436-8883 for reservations or go to stcroixrivercruises.com