Second Saturdays Open Mic

Hosted by Carrie Jennings. Stop by to perform in front of an audience in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Test out a new song, a new poem, a new stand-up routine, a new ensemble or a new instrument. All arts and abilities are welcome. BYOB. 

Jazz Night with Sam Militich

Lunchtime Jazz with Sam Miltich
Canelake Candies
Downtown Arts Virginia presents FREE Lunchtime Jazz with Sam Miltich!Thursday, June 8 | Noon - 1:30PM
Virginia Pocket Park next to Canelake’s Candies

Grab your favorite downtown take-out or pack a picnic!
Bring a chair or blanket | Rain or Shine
Sponsored by REVIVE Virginia, Lyric Center for the Arts, and Canelake's Candies!


About the Artist

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants 

In Conversation with Dakota author of The Seed Keeper, Diane Wilson.

Riverwalk Market Fair

Riverwalk Market Fair will be open for the 2022 season, in person, Saturdays May 21 - October 15. The Market hours are 9am-1pm. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Please visit our website and check out news! Our vendors would love to serve you! http://riverwalkmarketfair.org/

Real Big Band


REAL Big Band
 Southern Minnesota’s REAL Big Band featuring guest Jazz trumpet artist Robert Baca and the EZ Jazz Trio will present a concert at Ylvisaker Fine Arts Theater on the Bethany Lutheran College campus. Sure to be an exciting evening of Jazz celebrating the SMRBB 24th year of performances! Tickets for the event can be purchased online or at the Mankato Music Mart.

How Can I Keep From Singing?

How Can I Keep From Singing?
Range of Voices

The April 14th show will be held at Chisholm Baptist Church and the April 16th show will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Come check out Range of Voices performing their spring opening concert!

Director: Jonathan Cleghorn

Accompanist: Dawn Thompson

Admission is $5 at the door.

How Can I Keep From Singing?

How Can I Keep From Singing?
Range of Voices

The April 14th show will be held at Chisholm Baptist Church and the April 16th show will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Come check out Range of Voices performing their spring opening concert!

Director: Jonathan Cleghorn

Accompanist: Dawn Thompson

Admission is $5 at the door.

Porchfest

Porchfest 2025
Saturday, June 7th starting at 10:30am

Celebrate Bill Gossman Day at New London’s 5th Annual Porchfest!
This all-day, all-ages free outdoor event features live music on porches and stoops up and down Main Street and all-around town!

10:30am – Enjoy the music on Main St, Central Ave, and 1st Ave Se
4:00pm-6:00pm HEADLINER: TBD at the Gossman Memorial Stage (across from Goat Ridge Brewing Co)

Play It All at Madden's

Madden’s is home to award-winning golf courses — times four! Don’t miss a single one. Create your own Stay & Play package when you add on a Play It All Pass to your reservation to play one round on each of Madden’s four courses, including carts. When booking on the Play It All package, simply choose your room (rates vary based on dates & accommodations) and one Play It All Pass per person ($155 each) will be added to your reservation.  

Northfield Earth Day Kickoff Event

An interactive program highlighting local, regional and state sustainable action successes and continuing to build community efforts on current and future community sustainability projects. Enjoy appetizers and music.