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Library hosts free mobile sign shop on April 27

Mar 13, 2024

The Lake City Public Library is holding a “fun, interactive event” with The Mobile Sign Shop on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Using supplied materials, participants will make their own colorful sign. While anyone can participate, registration is strongly encouraged as materials are...

Former neighbors collaborate on children’s book ‘Hobo Bart’

Jan 17, 2024

Bonnie Sandberg and Brandy Klindworth, who once lived nextdoor to one another in Lake City, have reconnected as the author and illustrator of the new children’s book, “Hobo Bart.” The 47 page children’s adventure book written by Sandberg features 20 hand-painted watercolor illustrations by...

Lake City library to host penny press featuring greater Minnesota artists

Jul 26, 2023

From July 31 to Sept. 16, Lake City Public Library will host a fine art penny press machine touring the state and smashing the artwork of four greater Minnesota artists in to pennies. Artist Alyssa Baguss has put a new twist on an old machine. The Minnesota Artists Penny Press (MAPP) Greater MN...

Ron Hunt art, memorabilia donated to Dodge County historical society

Jun 14, 2023

Lake City resident Billie Hunt recently visited the Dodge County Historical Society in Mantorville to donate artwork and memorabilia from her husband’s Ron Hunt’s collection. Ron was a driving force in preserving and revitalizing historic Mantorville and his legacy lives on in the melodramas...

‘Fun With Color’ art workshop is May 27

May 24, 2023

“Fun With Color,” a workshop led by Charlotte Eastin, a local artist whose work is currently featured in the gallery at Lake City Area Arts (LCAA), will take place Saturday, May 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at LCAA. The cost is $10 for LCAA members; $15 for non-members. “Learn to create a vast...

Artist will talk about native history in Mazeppa April 27

Apr 19, 2023

Sue Mundy will present Exploring Native Wabasha Area on Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Mazeppa Community Center. A painter, Mundy was inspired to create when she discovered Native American burial mounds on her property in Dumfries, Minn. After researching the history of mounds and the...

Local artist receives grant for pleinair painting events at historic libraries

Mar 29, 2023

Lake City art gallery owner and artist Willow Gentile has received a grant to do pleinair (outdoor) paintings of three historic libraries in Minnesota. The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) announced the award—a $3,000 Emerging Artist grant—on March 21. It was one of 36 grants totalling...

Arts guild has a variety of groups

Aug 3, 2022

River Valley Arts Guild (RVAG) meets the fourth Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha (905 Hiawatha Drive East). “The mission of the River Valley Arts Guild is: To share, learn and experience many types of art with others and to help our local communities.” Sub-...

Bluff View art show is May 17

May 11, 2022

The public is invited to the Bluff View Elementary School student art show on May 17. “I am thrilled to announce the return of the Bluff View Elementary Art Show!,” said Dan Steffenhagen, Bluff View art teacher. “The students have been working so hard on their art projects and I am so proud of the...

We Are Water comes to Lake City April 28

Apr 20, 2022

Lake City is one of seven host communities for We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and event series meant to foster a connection between people and water resources. “We Are Water MN deepens connections between the humanities and water through a network of partnerships, a traveling exhibit, and...

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