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SUMMARY:Hindustani Concert with Sana Illahe
DESCRIPTION:MOVED TO FRIDAY\, MAY 3RD DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. \nSana Illahe is a vocalist trained in Pakistani (Hindustani) tradition. She sings classical\, semi and folk classical songs from the tradition that are centuries old and are passed on to her orally by her music guru in Pakistan. She also plays instruments such as the harmonium\, surmandal and tanpura during her performances. In this concert\, she will be joined by Luke Thering on the piano with some of their original compositions. \nApart from song writing\, and composong\, Dr. Illahe teaches in the Race\, Gender and Sexuality Studies department of UW-La Crosse. \nLuke Thering is a composer and pianist based in La Crosse\, WI. In addition to solo piano compositions\, he has written scores for theatrical productions including ‘The Elephant Speaks Jazz’ (2022) and ‘Mop Dog’ (2016). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Piano Performance & Music Theory / Composition from UW-La Crosse. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and is part of our La Crescent Community Read programming. Join us in learning more by reading along to Minnesota author\, Nigar Alam’s “Under the Tamarind Tree.” Copies available at the library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hindustani-concert-with-sana-illahe/
LOCATION:River View Vineyard and Winery\, 32882 County Road 1\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Applefest Button Reveal and Button Pre-Sale Special
DESCRIPTION:Join the Applefest Board\, Royalty\, 2024 Top 3 Button Candidates\, and their families for an evening of celebration at Wieser Park Pavilion 1817 County Rd 6\, La Crescent MN. Social Hour will start at 5:30 pm and button reveal will be at 6:30 pm. \nThis night ONLY\, the 2024 Applefest Button is $5.00!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/applefest-button-reveal-and-button-pre-sale-special/
LOCATION:Wieser Park
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Applefest":MAILTO:info@applefestusa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T123238Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of India!
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Public Library & the Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI) of La Crosse present a Taste of India! Join us for the open house between 5-7pm\, with a welcome & storytime at 5pm and a cultural dance performance at 5:30pm. Visit a variety of interactive booths showcasing Indian clothing\, spices\, art\, food\, and beverage. All are welcome – fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/a-taste-of-india/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240408T191619Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Gardens and Native Prairie Planting
DESCRIPTION:What Is a Rain Garden? \nA rain garden is a depression in the landscape that is planted like a garden. Its purpose is to collect rainwater runoff and allow the runoff to infiltrate into the ground. \nJoin Jason Ludwigson – Sustainability Coordinator for the City of La Crescent – on May 15th at 6 p.m. to learn more about residential rain gardens.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/rain-gardens-and-native-prairie-planting/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T110000
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Community Read - Under the Tamarind Tree
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our La Crescent Community Read! Featuring Minnesota author\, Nigar Alam\, we’re giving away 50 copies of “Under the Tamarind Tree.” Nab yours at the library or check one out with your library card! \nFind programs featuring Indian and Pakistani culture\, join us May 25th for a visit with the author\, and come to one of our book clubs at the library on May 20th at 10am or 6pm. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nOne night. Four friends. Countless secrets. \n1964. Karachi\, Pakistan. Rozeena is running out of time. She’ll lose her home—her parents’ safe haven since fleeing India and the terrors of Partition—if her medical career doesn’t take off soon. But success may come with an unexpected price. Meanwhile the interwoven lives of her childhood best friends—Haaris\, Aalya\, and Zohair—seem to be unraveling with each passing day. The once small and inconsequential differences between their families’ social standing now threaten to divide them. Then one fateful night someone ends up dead and the life they once took for granted shatters. \n2019. Rozeena receives a call from a voice she never thought she’d hear again. What begins as an ask to look after a friend’s teenaged granddaughter struggling with her own demons grows into an unconventional friendship—one that unearths buried secrets and just might ruin everything Rozeena has worked so hard to protect. \nCaptivating and atmospheric\, Under the Tamarind Tree shows us the high-stakes ripple effects of generational trauma\, and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love. \n*** \nThis community read is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, along with the SELCO system.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-community-read-under-the-tamarind-tree-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T200000
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: Secrets We Can't Keep
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? \nJoin us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories\, essays\, and more at Swing Bridge Pub on the patio. Come early to grab a table and order food and drink. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-secrets-we-cant-keep/
LOCATION:Swing Bridge Pub\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, Suite 200\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Nigar Alam
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library at the Community Building on Saturday\, May 25th\, 10:30am for a special opportunity to visit with author Nigar Alam! Her book\, Under the Tamarind Tree\, is our May Community Read. Stick around after this program for a book signing hosted by Pearl Street Books. \nThis program is made possible thanks to a grant from SELCO and Legacy funding. We’re able to give away copies of the book on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, so stop by the library to pick one up and join us for our Community Read events!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/author-talk-with-nigar-alam/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
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SUMMARY:Applefest Man & Woman of the Year Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, La Crescent Applefest Board awards 2 outstanding individuals in our area as Man and Woman of the Year. Nominee names are kept and voted on for 3 years by the Applefest Board of Directors. Nominations can be sent to the Applefest Board from nominee peers\, family members\, friends\, and coworkers. Recipients need to reside within the ISD #300 district and must be involved in volunteering for the community. \nNominations must be submitted by August 16th\, 2024\, for the prospective year for consideration. Nominations accepted after date will be included in the nominations the following year. Please note the presentation of the award is on the Saturday of Applefest\, at Coronation. \nIf you know of someone that is deserving of this award\, please complete the form at the link:
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/applefest-man-woman-of-the-year-nominations/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Applefest":MAILTO:info@applefestusa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240515T175058Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Storytelling with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off Summer Reading Storytime with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners & La Crosse Storytelling Festival: WELCOME to Storytelling! Come hear wonderful tales told by expert storytellers and enjoy a craft time after the stories. \nThe La Crosse Storytelling Festival is the premier event in this area. We are committed to providing excellent storytelling experiences in the Coulee Region. It will be held on July 19 & 20\, 2024 at the Pump House Regional Arts Center. \nCheck us out at:\nhttps://www.lacrossestoryfest.com/ and\nhttps://www.lacrossestoryfest.com/bluff-country-tale…/
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/welcome-to-storytelling-with-the-bluff-country-tale-spinners/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240423T160700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160700Z
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SUMMARY:The Pulse of the Planet: Big Rivers and Their Role in Sustaining Life with Dean Klinkenberg
DESCRIPTION:Big rivers are one of nature’s greatest gifts\, yet we fundamentally misunderstand them. We see them as a threat when they run high\, but otherwise value them mostly for what we can move on top of them. Big rivers are complete systems that move and circulate water and nutrients\, creating and sustaining life from the smallest microorganisms to the largest predators. They work because the water\, trees\, grasses\, rocks\, and sand provide homes and sustenance for fish\, mammals\, rodents\, insects\, birds\, and so much more. We need big rivers\, for the life they create and sustain\, for their beauty\, for the sanctuary they offer from the stresses and demands of modern civilization. Big rivers also remind us that we are just one part of a big and complex world\, one that we need to take care of for our own survival. \nDean Klinkenberg is a St. Louis-based writer who focuses much of his writing and research on the Mississippi River. He has driven virtually all of the Great River Road\, hiked and canoed the river on multi-day expeditions\, and cruised on the American Queen steamboat as a guest lecturer. He is the author of the book “The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders”. Dean is a longtime partner in the Mississippi River Network (MRN)\, a coalition of organizations advocating for healthy and resilient river ecosystems.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-pulse-of-the-planet-big-rivers-and-their-role-in-sustaining-life-with-dean-klinkenberg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240515T175331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175331Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Scavenger Hunt with Master Naturalist Joni Welda
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Digital Scavenger Hunt on Wagon Wheel Trail in La Crescent! This nature walk is led by Master Naturalist Joni Welda. Use digital cameras to take photos of nature as you walk along the trail. We’ll meet at the Red Bridge in La Crescent\, starting on the side by ESB Bank.\nCameras provided. Wear comfy clothes\, walking shoes\, sunscreen\, and bug spray.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/digital-scavenger-hunt-with-master-naturalist-joni-welda-2/
LOCATION:Wagon Wheel Bridge Trail Head\, 33 South Walnut\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240402T124209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T132434Z
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SUMMARY:Hillbilly Rocketship
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Lions Club presents this free concert that will take place in the green space behind the La Crescent Public Library. A temporary concert space is being created with you in mind and we can’t wait to experience live music with you in the heart of La Crescent! Please make plans to join us! To learn more about our first featured band of the 2024 Summer Concert Series\, check them out here… www.hillbillyrocketship.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hillbilly-rocketship/
LOCATION:322 S 1st St\, La Crescent
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240509T135515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T135515Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Author Tour Welcomes Kao Kalia Yang
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library is THRILLED to host author Kao Kalia Yang on June 13th at 6pm at the Community Building! Her visit is part of the SELCO Library Minnesota Author Tour. \nYang’s work crosses audiences and genres to center the Hmong experience in America. Her books have won multiple awards and include The Late Homecomer\, The Song Poet\, The Most Beautiful Thing\, and her latest\, Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life. The book is a memoir about her mother’s life as a child in war-torn Laos\, a young wife and refugee in Thailand\, and an immigrant parent in the U.S. \nJoin us for a talk with Kalia and book signing after the program. Pearl Street Books will have copies of Yang’s works available for purchase at the event. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund in partnership with the SELCO Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesota-author-tour-welcomes-kao-kalia-yang/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240515T175327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175327Z
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Isaiah Presents: Adventures in Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Join magician\, juggler\, & comedian Isaiah Foster and his friend Manual as they guide you through a magical & fun reading adventure! Learn the importance of reading through fiction\, nonfiction\, & magic\, and get excited to check out books at the library. Adventure Begins at YOUR Library!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-magic-of-isaiah-presents-adventures-in-reading/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240604T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T194605Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn:  City Council Update
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TimeOut Tavern for our next Lunch and Learn as we welcome city Council Member Cherryl Jostad\, who will be providing us with a variety of city updates as well as informing us about ways we can get involved with and be more informed about the city of La Crescent.  Lunch details to come.  Plan to spend about $10-$15 for lunch. \nRSVP Brian at chamber@explorelacrescent.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/lunch-and-learn-city-council-update/
LOCATION:TimeOut Tavern\, 444 N Chestnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240605T141911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T141911Z
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SUMMARY:Applefest Button and Apparel Sale at the La Crescent Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Applefest is September 20-22\, 2024. Come see us at the Farmers Market and get your Applefest button now for only $7! Prices will go up in August. This is a great opportunity to check out some Applefest merchandise as well.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/applefest-button-and-apparel-sale-at-the-la-crescent-farmers-market/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Applefest":MAILTO:info@applefestusa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240520T135326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T135326Z
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SUMMARY:POP PICNIC
DESCRIPTION:Prince of Peace will have a Community Picnic at Wieser Park.\nAll are invited to attend. \nRain Location: Prince of Peace Fellowship Hall
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/pop-picnic-2/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Wieser Park
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240528T190606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T190606Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling 101 for Kids
DESCRIPTION:This program is provided by Sandbar Storytelling Festival in partnership with La Crescent Public Library. \nStorytelling 101 is a workshop for children to learn the in’s and out’s of storytelling!\nMost Suited for: Ages 7+ \nKatie Knutson will be in Winona for a Summer Residency this upcoming June 19-22! These events are FREE and Open to the Public\, and will NOT require tickets/reservations. \nKatie is a professional storyteller based in Minneapolis\, MN. She has performed on 3 continents\, is a skilled Teaching Artist and Workshop Leader\, and is currently the Executive Director of Northeast Storytelling. Katie is an Arts Integration Specialist and promotes Social Justice through Storytelling. \nWe are proud to announce this program is offered free of charge\, made possible through grant funding awarded by: Winona Community Foundation \nSponsored by: AmericInn by Wyndham- Winona\nTo view the full schedule\, visit our website at https://sandbarstorytellingfestival.org/box…/education/
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytelling-101-for-kids/
LOCATION:La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School\, 504 S Oak St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240402T124318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T132424Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Sebranek and Mary with Wayne Beezley
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Lions Club present this free concert that will take place in the green space behind the La Crescent Public Library. A temporary concert space is being created with you in mind and we can’t wait to experience live music with you in the heart of La Crescent! Please make plans to join us! To learn more about our musician\, check out his website at: dansebranek.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/dan-sebranek-and-mary-with-wayne-beezley/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240515T175317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175317Z
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SUMMARY:Graphic Novel Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about a variety of graphic novels and comic books with UWL English Professor Ryan Friesen! After the presentation\, hang out at the Makerspace to make your own comic book & characters!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/graphic-novel-book-talk/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Front Porch Sale
DESCRIPTION:Support our Friends of the La Crescent Public Library and shop our Front Porch Sale! \n$4/bag All proceeds help support the library!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/friends-of-the-library-front-porch-sale-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Author Tour Welcomes Dr. Christopher Lehman
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library is THRILLED to host Dr. Christopher Lehman on Saturday\, June 29th at 11am at the Community Building. His visit is part of the Minnesota Author Tour. \nChristopher P. Lehman is a professor of Ethnic Studies at St. Cloud State University. He has been a visiting fellow at Harvard University’s Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research. His work has appeared in Minnesota History magazine and in periodicals for county-level historical societies throughout Minnesota. His book Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State won the Minnesota Book Award in the Minnesota Nonfiction category in 2020. His newest release It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom chronicles the incredible true story of Eliza Winston\, an enslaved woman from Mississippi who found her way to Minnesota and petitioned for her freedom in court in 1860 — and won. \nFollowing the program\, there will be a book signing and books will be available for purchase thanks to Pearl Street Books. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the SELCO Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesota-author-tour-welcomes-dr-christopher-lehman/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175308Z
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SUMMARY:Meet a Real Red-Tailed Hawk with the National Eagle Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about raptor biology\, ecology\, natural history\, and cultural connections in this engaging and entertaining presentation! You will also get to meet a live Red-tailed Hawk ambassador and chat with a naturalist interpreter. Photography is welcome\, and this program is free and open to the public! \nLegacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/meet-a-real-red-tailed-hawk-with-the-national-eagle-center/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240613T165608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T165608Z
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SUMMARY:Applefest Button and Apparel Sale at the La Crescent Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Applefest is September 20-22\, 2024. Come see us at the Farmers Market and get your Applefest button now for only $7! Prices will go up in August. This is a great opportunity to check out some Applefest merchandise as well.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/applefest-button-and-apparel-sale-at-the-la-crescent-farmers-market-2/2024-07-09/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240607T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T152608Z
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SUMMARY:Rumors - Preview
DESCRIPTION:Sharp-edged wit meets madcap farce in this laugh-out-loud comedy from legendary playwright Neil Simon. When the first guests arrive for an anniversary party at the deputy mayor’s home\, they find their host unconscious\, his wife and staff missing\, and the duck is still thawing on the counter! Fearing a scandal\, his friends attempt a cover-up. But as more partygoers arrive\, everyone gets tangled in a web of mayhem\, misunderstandings…and rumors!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/rumors-preview/2024-07-13/1/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240702T135418Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Outdoor Fest
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a fun\, free kid’s event with plenty of opportunities to try something new?\nJoin us for the Annual Youth Outdoor Fest at Veteran’s Freedom Park 120 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, on July 13\, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Kids will have the opportunity to try fly fishing\, shoot a bow\, cast a fly rod\, learn how to identify furs\, fish and birds\, play games\, interact with live animals\, and much more\, all in one day for FREE! \nYouth Outdoor Fest is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Midwest Fisheries Center\, La Crosse Parks\, Recreation & Forestry\, Fox 25/48\, Genoa National Fish Hatchery\, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi. Youth Outdoor Fest is partnering with the Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge to celebrate their 100th anniversary. \nThe event is free\, equipment will be provided\, and children will receive many hands-on experiences for the whole family. \nExhibitors and experts will attend from federal\, state\, and local agencies\, as well as local businesses and environmental clubs. Guests include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Fisheries and Refuges\, U.S. Geological Survey\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, La Crosse Parks\, Recreation & Forestry\, Chaseburg Rod and Gun Club\, David Stokes\, National Eagle Center\, Trout Unlimited\, Cabela’s\, Effigy Mounds National Monument Fox 25/48\, and many others. \nPLEASE NOTE LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO FLOODING. The event will now be held at Veteran’s Freedom Park.\nContact Cristina Dahl (cristina_dahl@fws.gov) if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/youth-outdoor-fest/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Freedom Park\, 120 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T140000
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SUMMARY:West African Drumming with Ghana Mbaye
DESCRIPTION:Ghana Mbaye\, aka “Brother Ghana”\, was born in Senegal and brought his passion for music with him to the U.S. In this vibrant class\, participants will learn about his culture and drums such as the djembe\, dun dun\, sangba and kenkeni and will have a fun\, hands-on experience playing them. This program is free and open to the public. \nLegacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/west-african-drumming-with-ghana-mbaye/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240516T202345Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Portrait Painting with Willomina Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Turn your pets into pop-art style creations! Registration with the submission of one pet photo of your choice is required at least ten days prior to the workshop. Teaching artist Willow will hand draw each pet onto canvas and then guide you through a step-by-step class with fun\, vibrant colors! No painting experience necessary! This workshop is free and all materials will be provided. \nTo register\, sign up here>>> https://forms.gle/Ss9cXbsqkBwiNEyt7 \nLegacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/pet-portrait-painting-with-willomina-art-studio/
LOCATION:Wieser Park Pavilion\, 1817 County 6\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T095917
CREATED:20240528T194042Z
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SUMMARY:A Reading and Author Chat with BJ Hollars
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the release of “Year of Plenty: A Family’s Season of Grief\,” join author BJ Hollars for a reading and conversation with Jess Witkins as they dive into life\, the moments that overwhelm us\, and find the courage to push on. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing following the talk. \nIn November 2020\, B.J. Hollars answered a call from his father-in-law while teaching. “When will you be home?” Steve asked. “I have news.”\nSo began the Hollars family’s year of plenty—a cancer diagnosis on top of the ongoing COVID pandemic\, then feelings of falling short as parents\, partners\, and people. While Hollars traces his family’s daily devastations alongside his father-in-law’s decline\, he recounts the small mercies along the way: birthdays\, campfires\, fishing trips\, kayaking\, and fireflies. As he\, his wife\, Meredith\, and their three young children grapple with how best to say goodbye to the person they love\, they are forced to reassess their own lives. How can we make the most of our time\, they wonder\, when time feels so short? \nWritten in vignettes and accompanied by photographs and family interviews\, Year of Plenty provides a poignant and unflinching account of how death separates us not only from the people we love but from places and memories too. Hollars explores how death’s all-consuming weight has the potential to fracture—rather than strengthen—even those relationships we think we know the best. Ultimately\, he cracks wide personal moments from his own life and allows the world to peer in. \nB.J. Hollars is the author or editor of more than a dozen books. The founder and executive director of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild\, he is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. \nJess Witkins is a freelance writer and director for the La Crescent Public Library. She is a member and critique group facilitator for the Mississippi Valley Writers Guild.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/a-reading-and-author-chat-with-bj-hollars/
LOCATION:Pearl Street Books\, 323 Pearl St.\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T153000
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SUMMARY:The Truth Hurts: On Clawing\, Crying\, & Crafting Your Way to Your Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Memoirist Mary Karr asks\, “What would you write if you weren’t afraid?” Implicit in the question is that we’re all afraid of writing something. But what? And why? Join nonfiction writer B.J. Hollars for a conversation on writing within—and through—the complexities of our lives. How can we write toward our deeper truths\, even when it hurts to do so? This interactive workshop will ask participants to engage with a variety of curated writing prompts geared toward crafting the opening pages of a memoir or short essay.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-truth-hurts-on-clawing-crying-crafting-your-way-to-your-memoir/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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