Lightsabers, fire-breathing monsters, sandworms, flocks of birds, and squishy body parts! How are these sound effects created for radio, podcasts, and films, and how do they help tell the story? Taught by sound designer and composer Katharine Horowitz, course participants will learn about the history and art of foley: the creation or reproduction of sound effects.
Join us for our upcoming Hinckley Open: Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament and register your team of four for a day of fun, networking, and competition! The registration fee is $500 per team, which includes two golf carts for convenient mobility on the course and boxed lunches for all team members. Gather your friends, colleagues, or fellow golf enthusiasts, and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a memorable day on the greens. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
In the spirit of our robust annual roundup, here is a breakdown of the best Minnesota events this summer.
BE a Viking at Viking Fest Minnesota! Step into the world of the Northmen at Viking Fest Minnesota, the country's largest Viking festival, where YOU don’t just watch history—you become a part of it. Where a warrior can BE a Viking. Where a family can BE a Viking. Where YOU can BE a Viking! Join us October 10th and 11th & October 17th and 18th, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, just 30 minutes from Minneapolis/St.
While Forestville, Minnesota was a successful town early in its history it ultimately failed for a variety of reasons and became the ghost town that we tell the story of today. Even though this town didn't work there are plenty of places around Forestville that were founded around the same time that survived and are thriving. To explore the success of those communities we've invited presenters to speak at Forestville and answer 3 questions:
Three-time Grammy® Award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, unite for a very special collection of new blues songs that the two artists wrote and recorded together, and will perform at Mayo Civic Center August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for A Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Bobby Rush go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013.
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On February 15th, join Keri Noble as she makes her return to the Pioneer Place Theater.
This Valentine’s Day weekend show will be full of songs about love and heartbreak, resilience and empowerment. Get ready to laugh, cry and feel all your feelings.
The Perfect Storm thunders back into Pioneer Place with another huge new night of iconic anthems, this time from ABBA, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Sister Sledge, Laura Brannigan, Paula Abdul, Irene Cara…big voices, big harmonies, the real girl power PARTY tunes from the late ‘70’s to early ‘90s we all know by heart! They’ve spun up these new rockin’ sets for the soundtrack of your best night out’s psych up songs! With the Storm… you know you’re part of the band, so bring your BFFs and let’s belt it out!
