The mission of Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute is to create masterful and provocative dance performances which entertain and inspire audiences, and to foster talent by providing a comprehensive classical and contemporary training curriculum focused on the technical and artistic demands of a professional dance career.
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) exists to inspire, educate, and nurture students of all ages through dance classes, music lessons, art workshops, theatre camps and more in Winona, MN and through out Southeastern Minnesota. MCA is a full-service community arts school and an affiliate program of Cotter Schools.
Minnesota Concert Opera (MCO) performs full-length operas in their original languages, in a unique concert format, using piano or orchestra, English surtitles and an opera chorus, with minimal sets and costumes. This type of performance style, allows us to reach out to all types of Minnesota communities and demgraphics, introducing some of our world's finest singers and creating an unforgettable musical experience. MCO is on an exciting mission, to entertain, educate and enrich the musical lives of the people of Minnesota, by producing opera of the highest quality.
The Minnesota Chorale is Minnesota's foremost symphonic chorus; it is the principal chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra. The Chorale presents a rich variety of independently produced programs, including its nationally acclaimed "Bridges" community engagement series. Comprising a family of choirs, the Chorale operates the Minneapolis Youth Chorus and Prelude choir, and the Voices of Experience choir for older singers.
SPARK is the Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. We offer people of all ages the opportunity to learn about the world, each other, and local environments through hands-on, inquiry-based exploration and play. At SPARK, families can experience interactive exhibits, and participate in numerous programs centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, literacy, cultural connectedness, and health and well-being. Join us for a number of programs such as yoga or dance, string art, seasonal paintings, or homemade playdough. Come play, learn, create, discover, and explore SPARK.
Minnesota Children's Museum features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.
Feed your curiosity, stretch your creativity, get your hands dirty! MCBA is the largest independent book arts facility in the nation, with studios for letterpress printing, papermaking and bookbinding. Workshops are available year-round for adults, families, kids, teens and artists at all skill levels. Our gallery features exhibitions of contemporary and traditional artworks from around the world.
The Minnesota Center Chorale (MCC) was founded in 1973, and is committed to providing both its membership and audience with a significant personal experience through the performance of great choral music.
The Minnesota Center Chorale offers a wide repertoire of music that challenges its experienced local singers and inspires its devoted audiences.
The Minnesota Boychoir is a 45 year old musical tradition dedicated to musical excellence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership preparation.
A choirboy is challenged to sing well, stand tall, stay on schedule, take pride in his appearance, respect those in charge, and tap into the best part of who he is and what he can accomplish.
A 501c3 non-profit organization with over 1,100 members dedicated to the preservation and promotion of bluegrass and old-time stringband music in and around Minnesota. MBOTMA publishes Inside Bluegrass magazine monthly and produces four annual festivals, concerts, competitions, jam sessions, workshops, educational events, and social gatherings.
