The SPCO presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s most cherished set
of orchestral works, the Brandenburg Concertos. The profound
inventiveness and instrumental virtuosity are magnified as led by ebullient
Artistic Partner Richard Egarr.
(rain date: Sunday, August 24 | 7 p.m.)
Cruzar la Cara de la Luna is a mariachi opera by
composer José “Pepe” Martínez librettist Leonard Fogila that tells the story of
a multigenerational American family separated by countries, cultures, and
consequences in search of new possibilities.
Sat, August 9 | 7:00 PM (rain date: Sunday, August 10 | 7 p.m.)
Celebrate our nation’s independence on July 3rd & 4th in Pequot Lakes! You’ll find fun activities for the whole family: food vendors, bean bag tournament, kid's activities, music, craft fair, parade, fireworks, and more! You won't want to miss Minnesota’s BEST small town Fourth of July celebration. Visit www.pequotlakes.com for all Stars & Stripes Days information!
Take a look at the outline of events from last year - 2024! Check back here for 2025 information coming soon!
Owatonna goes big for Halloween with several large events geared towards families this week. Past events have been a Trick or Treat Trail, flashlight history tours, kiddie train ride, large petting zoo, scavenger hunt, face painting, a Bounce House and more!
Quintets made up of SPCO musicians perform a work written in
tribute to a larger-than-life legacy as well as Ludwig van Beethoven's Storm
quintet. Valerie Coleman is the Sandbox Composer-in-Residence during the SPCO’s
2024.25 season. Her work Shot Gun Houses, written in tribute to Muhammad
Ali and his work as a global citizen, is “a conceptual offering to what a
community and nation can be through social responsibility, deep respect and
fellowship.”
Authentic Scandinavian event featuring dancing, entertainment, food, Viking-Age crafts, demonstrations, seminars, and other activities at the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County.
Celebrate the apple harvest and our region’s creative community at Johnny Appleseed Days! A downtown block party featuring: live music, a beer and cider fest, dozens of artists, crafters, and upcycle vendors, food trucks, kids art activities, pie eating contest, wagon rides, and other free fall-tastic fun! Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here to apply! Schedule of events:
A bold, expressive journey through music inspired by Latin
American folk and dance traditions, culminating in a passionate solo by
Principal Violin Kyu-Young Kim.
Tickets are Free for kids and students.
Join us at GRA this summer for youth summer art camp with Heidi Jeub. In this 3-day camp, June 25-27th from 10:30-3:30pm, students will have the full studio art experience and build skills needed to continue their art practice. Participants get to choose their own projects and will have access to a range of supplies! Please bring a snack/lunch and a water bottle. This class is open to youth ages 10-14. Pre-registration is required.
This annual summer festival celebrates the Mississippi River heritage with a variety of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and community events.
Festival Highlights
