THE Calendar Compiled By Anne Kopas editor@southernminnscene.com Luverne. The expo features around 40 local businesses offering deals on a little bit of everything. Throughout the day, attend seminars on a variety of topics like cooking, furniture, beauty and gardening. Stick around to win one of many gift card drawings and expo cash giveaways throughout the day. In addition to food and beverage tastings, you’ll also want to come early for the free brunch (served while supplies last). It’s a day to celebrate womanhood with friends and family—and maybe meet new friends while you’re at it. Plus, admission is free.
performance follows the story of two siblings journeying through a surreal land of air, where ordinary objects take on a life of their own. Fabrics dance, balloons drift through the sky, giant silks float over the audience, and confetti turns into the night sky. It’s at once an homage to the power of air and breath and a nod to the whimsy and poetry of childhood. Merging circus and street theater with sculpture, this is one show sure to enthrall both children and adults as they laugh and gasp in wonder. sheldontheatre.org/event/air-play
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Hops for Habitat 3-7 p.m. April 4 Four Seasons Centre, Owatonna
Imagination Celebration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4 Northfield Arts Guild, Northfield Head to Northfield for a Saturday packed full of art of all kinds. This long-running event always draws a crowd at the Guild as families enjoy the area’s all-school art show, an exhibition of work by Northfield’s K-12 students, with tours led by art educators. Stick around for performances in the dance studio, demonstrations and try-it activities in the clay studio, and a day of open art making for all ages (stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of performances and listing of artmaking opportunities). Get your creativity on to celebrate all things art in this not-to-be-missed annual party! northfieldartsguild.org
Drink beer, build houses! The third annual Hops for Habitat event aims to raise money for Habitat for Humanity homes in Steele and Waseca counties. Tickets get you an afternoon of beer and cider tasting; so far, confirmed breweries from around the area include Tanzenwald Brewing Company, Blacklist Brewing, Castle Danger Brewery, Bent Paddle Brewing, Mankato Brewery and many more. VIP ticket holders will have access to an exclusive wine pour from Vintage Escapes Winery. Again this year, country singer Travis Thamert will provide musical entertainment throughout the event. Bring your friends to support the cause and taste some new beers. tworivershabitat.org/hops-for-habitat
Love the Ladies Expo 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4 Grand Prairie Events, Luverne Grab your girlfriends for this women-oriented expo event in
April 17-25, Marcus Rochester Cinema, Rochester Each year, the Rochester International Film Group brings southern Minnesota the best in films that aren’t part of the regular commercial theater circuit. Experience the latest in both international cinema and Minnesota-made films and documentaries. For those interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes, the RIFG will host a series of filmmaker panels after selected screenings. Last year’s lineup included nearly 30 films, including a few family-friendly movies—come for just one or two, or try to watch as many as you can! Check the website for an updated film schedule. rifg.org
A Starry Night: 2nd Annual Night to Prevent Child Abuse 6-11 p.m. April 18 The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault Here’s your opportunity to get a prom do-over and support a worthy cause at the same time! Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, a silent/live auction, photo booth and music. Things kick off with a grand march and social hour before dinner, along with a presentation. Later, local band Culture Bend will take to the stage so you can dance the night away. Dress as formal or casual as you’d like; whether you come with a date, group or alone, you’ll be sure to make friends. Ticket proceeds support the Exchange Club Center for Family Unity, an organization that provides education and outreach to prevent child abuse in several southern Minnesota counties.
Air Play
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April 17-18, Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing Part circus, part play, all musical, magical adventure. This unique
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