Every spring in Hudson, Wisconsin, as the ice breaks and the river begins to peek through again, a particularly charming creature begins to reappear...
Arts
Ty’s Timberworks Creates Enduring Works of Art
Tyrel Bleifus shares his distinctive approach to furniture making. Afton furniture maker Tyrel Bleifus understands how to strike a balance between...
Jam Out at Lumberstock
Youth musicians will play live music at Stillwater’s Chestnut Plaza on May 22. Lumberstock is a yearly event that brings live, local music together...
Rosie Peters Honored for Meaningful Art and Advocacy
The Dakota poet and activist has been awarded a $25,000 Minnesota State Arts Board grant. Marine on St. Croix poet Rosetta “Rosie” Peters is among...
A New Chapter for the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery
Owner Jessica Lynne-Bennett will pen the gallery’s next page. The Stillwater Art Guild Gallery has been a part of the bustling downtown Stillwater...
Zephyr Theatre Presents “A Stillwater Christmas Carol”
Rediscover a beloved seasonal story this winter. A holiday classic with a local twist is coming to the Zephyr Theatre. A Stillwater Christmas Carol...
Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center Embraces the Future
The Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center seeks to connect the East Metro through creativity and educational programming. After two years and a...
Rosie Peters Shares Her Story of Ritual and Rebirth
Rosetta “Rosie” Peters is an extraordinary poet, storyteller and business owner, living in Marine on St. Croix. Since moving to the Valley in 2011,...
Carols, Community and Cheer at Afton Village Holiday
Afton invites neighbors to embrace the magic of the season. Afton receives a magical makeover during the holiday season as timeless tradition and...
Treehaus Studio Blends Art and Ecology
Only 72 days after opening, the Natural Heritage Art Centre in Osceola, Wisconsin, was destroyed by a fire in January 2023. The destruction of the...
“Little Shop of Horrors” Comes to the Phipps Center for the Arts
Memorable characters abound in the Phipps Center for the Arts’ production of Little Shop of Horrors, but the real star of the show is the one that...
JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note
A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: Birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees and water burbles in nearby streams. At Wild...
Lumberjack Days Returns to Stillwater for the 91st Year
The festival hosts a plethora of activities centered on the heritage and community of Stillwater. Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days returns for...
Club 214 Brings Music and Community to Stillwater
The new social club offers special access to a variety of events. Event venue Loft 214 is introducing a new range of public events to the heart of...
DJ and Teacher J.T. Tasch Brings His Artistry to the Classroom
J.T. Tasch has been teaching at Stillwater’s Rutherford Elementary for 23 years (mostly fifth-grade math) and has zero desire to slow down. “I love...
Visit the Art Bench Trail
For nearly two decades, the Art Bench Trail has provided a place where community, art and the great outdoors come together. Peppered throughout the...
The Summer Music Series Is Back
Brookside Bar & Grill announces its lineup of seasoned performers and rising artists. From Memorial Day weekend through early October, Brookside...
Meet Wild River State Park’s Artist in Residence
Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural...
A Puppet for a Pet
Pets aren’t typically found at The Phipps Center for the Arts, but this past winter, the organization fell head-over-heels in love with a reindeer....
Bluegrass, Bourbon and Brews 2025
Choose your own adventure at this annual festival in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Valley’s premier bluegrass festival is back and better than ever....
