World Snow Sculpting Championship comes to Stillwater. The cold and snowy days of winter usher in a new season of activities and competitions....
Arts
An Artistic Homecoming
Art in the Park Returns in 2021. Come visit the St. Croix River town of Afton, Minn. on September 25th and 26th when the 43rd Afton Art in the Park,...
Embrace Your Artistic Side
Spirit of St. Croix Art Festival Returns in 2021. The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival returns after being canceled last fall due to COVID-19...
Shaped by Nature
The creative journey of a local sawmill owner. About four years ago, Matt Ruben and his family decided to pack their bags and move away from city...
Summer Showcase
A standing ovation for local arts and culture venues. Many theater and gallery venues went dark in 2020 as it became necessary for audiences to seek...
Virtual Vessels
St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour The 29th annual St. Croix Valley Pottery. Tour will be all online to help keep artists and the pottery loving public...
Making It
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re relegated to staying home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time indoors to good...
Audrey’s Canvas Parties
Enjoy an at-home creative outlet. Audrey Martin has been teaching painting classes for 10 years at venues like Urban Olive & Vine and Pitchfork...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Local Artist’s Work is Pretty as a Picture
Minnesota photographer Cynthia Dickinson captures beauty in the natural world. Fine art and botanical photographer Cynthia Dickinson grew up in...
Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on So You Think You Can Dance
(SYTYCD). Making it all the way into the round of top 10 dancers, Jordan says she never expected to make it as far as she did. “It never...
St. Croix Off Broadway Celebrates Sinatra with Christmas Musical
The folks at St. Croix Off Broadway at Hudson House Grand Hotel will serve up cool versions of your favorite Frank Sinatra tunes in a production of...
Smith + Trade Supports and Showcases Local Artisans
Smith + Trade Mercantile connects artisans with art lovers. Local interior designer and columnist for St. Croix Valley Magazine Kelli Kaufer...
This Stillwater Artist Hears Colors—See His Work Here
Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors. Stillwater-based artist Michael DeMeglio, who was born deaf,...
Patrick Casanova is St. Croix Valley’s Homegrown Glass Blower
Patrick Casanova found glassblowing in college, and the art form has been the focus of much of his adult life. Patrick Casanova is a local artist....
‘A Magical Place’: Franconia Sculpture Park Continues to Grow
The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability. The road to Franconia in many ways...
Fall Art Festivals in the St. Croix Valley
Fall is the season of the arts in the St. Croix Valley, as evidenced by the myriad fantastic local festivals. Marine on St. Croix Art Fair Sept....
Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...
Twin Cities Theater Scene Offers Plenty of Places to See a Show
There are more than 200 theater venues in the Twin Cities featuring plays, musicals, comedy, improv and more. In our opinion, Thalia and Melpomene...
Visit These Local Spots on Your St. Croix Valley Staycation
Add these St. Croix Valley “bucket list” locations to your list of best places to check out this summer. It’s easy to see why we think the St. Croix...
