Arts & Performance

The Stillwater Nutcracker, now in its 28th year, is a family-friendly version, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the young girl named Clara and her Christmas dream. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five through professional level dancers who grace the show with beauty and spirit.

Performances are at the Stillwater Area High School Read more about The Nutcracker presented by St. Croix Ballet

Erica Sunshine Lee is a  Country Music Singer/Songwriter and Nashville Recording Artist that has earned the reputation of “Hardest Working Woman in Country Music” due to her uncompromising work ethic, established during her upbringing in rural Georgia. With her captivating songs and a truly engaging personality, Erica is traveling the world, gaining new fans in every city, state and country she plays in. Read more about Erica Sunshine Lee

Location:  Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th Street North. Mahtomedi, MN Read more about Magician/Illusionist, Vitaly in "An Evening of Wonders"

Perceptions of Norway seeks to expand common perceptions of Norwegians and their culture. Through the eyes of a fellow American, photographer Nancy Bundt — an expat residing in Norway for 25 years — guests to the exhibit will be able to witness the photos and stories of a diverse group of Norwegians.

On display now-June 10 at Norway House. Read more about Perceptions of Norway

Summerfest is an outdoor concert event. We are in our 9th year producing a great evening of music, food, and drink to the White Bear Lake and surrounding communities. 
Read more about WBL Summerfest - with Martin Zellar

Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota is excited to announce the World Premiere of its all-new original full-length rock ballet, The Wall, with live music by the band Run Like Hell! This groundbreaking event—a Minnesota first—features an incredible collaboration of local artists­: choreographers, dancers, painter, and musicians, and demonstrates TCB’s artistic vision and its dancers’ versatility. Read more about Pink Floyd's The Wall: A Rock Ballet

Twin
Cities Cabaret Artists Network (TCCAN) presents its 2^nd
Annual
Read more about 2nd Annual Cabaret Fest

The Maplewood Area Historical Society (MAHS) brings theatrical entertainment with a side of hotdish to the Bruentrup Heritage Farm.  MAHS will present the family-friendly comedy trio, THE LOONEY LUTHERANS, in “Livin’ La Vida Lutheran,” a show cooked up by one of the writers from the hit CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES musicals.  THE LOONEY LUTHERANS are three wacky gals who are promoting their new (fictional) cookbook with the use of music, comedy, audience interaction and a bit of wisdom for living a healthy life, “the Lutheran way!”  (But you don’t have to be Lutheran to love ‘em!) The variety sho Read more about The Looney Lutherans in "Livin' La Vida Lutheran"

Disney’s PETER PAN JR. is playing at Central Middle School’s Community Auditorium on March 31st at 6:30 p.m., April 1st at 6:30 p.m. and April 2nd at 2:00 p.m. The beloved musical, designed for middle-school aged performers, is based on the play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney film. The Lincoln Elementary cast and crew contains approximately 150 students in 1st-5th grade led by a team of parent and teacher volunteers.  Read more about Lincoln Elementary presents Disney's Peter Pan Jr.

December 1–2 Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra transform the atrium, lobby and mezzanine of Orchestra Hall into a hub of eight to nine activity stations where kids and parents can partake in arts and crafts and learn about this year’s production of Peter and the Wolf, given life and humor on stage by prop-assisted actors, while also trying out the instruments they’ll soon be hearing—no extra charge. All ages. $12. Start times vary; check online for details. Read more about Peter and the Wolf