FALL IN LOVE WITH LANESBORO DURING EVERY SEASON

WINTER

A snowy afternoon in Lanesboro is so beautiful and serene, you may think you’ve stepped into a snow globe. The unique Norwegian heritage of our area makes us experts at “Hygge” (a Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and feeling of contentment). As fields, trees and lawns go dormant, our streets see fewer visitors. The locals lovingly call it “The Quiet Season,” but that quiet provides an opportunity for unplugging and seeking out unique indoor and outdoor adventures that only winter can offer. With good snowfall, portions of the Root River State Trail are groomed for crosscountry skiing, or bring your snowshoes to hike around Sylvan Park and other nearby trails. Weekends provide time to shop and dine in downtown Lanesboro, or just kick back by the fire in your historic Bed and Breakfast.

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SPRING

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April’s arrival brings snow melt (or sometimes more snow), buds opening, green colors awakening, and the promise of warmth to come. Wildlife is stirring, and you are certain to enjoy the sounds of many birds returning north: you may even catch a glimpse of a newborn fawn! Lanesboro is also starting to awaken, as its retail, dining, lodging and other businesses extend their hours once again and prepare to greet another busy season with warm hospitality and excitement. Anxious anglers are ready for the trout opener in April and a chance to catch rainbow and brown trout in some of the best streams in the country. Other species in the river include smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappies, channel catfish and more. Bicyclers arrive to ride the Root River State Trail to move their legs after winter and see which early native wildflowers may be blooming. Spring here also brings the season opener for The Commonweal Theatre Company, a professional live theatre company that produces shows from May through December. » CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Lanesboro is alive with the arts and history! Take in a spirited comedy or stirring drama in a state-of-the-art professional theater. Enjoy an inspiring regional art tour or gallery opening. Catch a concert or unique film event. Delve into genealogy, old photos or local history at the Lanesboro Historical Museum.

BLUFF COUNTRY STUDIO ART TOUR bluffcountrystudioarttour.org Join us April 24-26 for the 20th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. Travel the scenic byways of the Bluff Country region to tour studios of the area’s finest artists and artisans.

CHERYL LAMON-ARTIST 108 Coffee St E | (507) 467-4466 cherylsfabricgarden.com One of my greatest joys is working with bright, bold color. I blend colors to make things out of fabric and add decorative stitching to create motion and depth. Each piece is made with creative artistic energy whether it is a quilt or wall hanging.

COMMONWEAL THEATRE 208 Parkway Ave N | (800) 657-7025 commonwealtheatre.org Award-winning, professional live theatre since 1989! With an enticing mix of musicals, comedies, dramas and more, there’s something for everyone at the Commonweal! Commonweal: Professional l Live l Theatre. AD P. 11

HISTORIC FORESTVILLE 21899 Co Rd 118, Preston | (507) 765-2785 mnhs.org/forestville Located in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park: Explore the choices and changes that faced the inhabitants of this area—from ancient peoples to today’s residents. Finish the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn. AD P. 15

HISTORY ALIVE! LANESBORO Lanesboro | (612) 823-0776 facebook.com/historyalivelanesboro Our Pop-up Plays are true stories of Lanesboro performed in our historic streets. Huge cast and new stories each year. Performing in the afternoons on September 19-20 and 26-27 at Sons of Norway Lodge.

JOAN FINNEGAN FINE ARTS 34617 Co Rd 12 | (507) 272-0254 joanfinnegan.com Open for Art Tour and by appointment only, Joan's studio is a short drive from Lanesboro. She offers a variety of handpainted works that feature sprawling landscapes and scenes from farm life in the Driftless Area. Joan's work can be found in a variety of area galleries, including the Lanesboro Arts Gallery.

LANESBORO AREA ART TRAIL PO Box 19, Lanesboro | (651) 307-6373 lanesboroareaarttrail.com Visit Lanesboro's vibrant community of artists during these self-guided studio art tour weekends: Aug 14-15, Sept 18-19 and Oct 2-3.

LANESBORO ARTS 103 Parkway Ave N | (507) 467-2446 lanesboroarts.org Multi-disciplinary arts organization offering year-round programming including place-based artist residencies, “Surprise Sculpture” arts education, and the annual “Art in the Park” fine art festival. AD P. 12

LANESBORO ARTS GALLERY 103 Parkway Ave N | (507) 467-2446 lanesboroarts.org Year-round non-profit art gallery presenting accessible and diverse artworks in a rotating exhibition gallery, a juried sales gallery featuring 90+ artists and artist demonstrations. AD P. 12

LANESBORO COMMUNITY THEATER lanesborocommunitytheater.blogspot.com LCT presents a winter play, a summer musical and silent movies in the park in the fall. Look for us on Facebook to learn about auditions and performances.

LANESBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM 105 Parkway Ave S | (507) 467-2177 Experience the culture and values of Lanesboro’s people. Three floors of history with a new Lanesboro women display, an interactive phone booth and activities for kids. The museum is part of Lanesboro’s voice to the world. Check us out on Facebook.

PETERSON CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN Sarah Peterson, Master Photographer 30601 Grouse Rd | (507) 421-9906 petersoncreativephoto.com Specializing in professional high-quality portrait art for your home. Portrait sessions offered on location or in her country studio. Schedule your appointment for beautiful portraits that you’ll treasure for years to come.

SISTER LUV (507) 210-5635 Sister Luv is composed of four sisters, who have been singing together for most of their lives. They have performed at Care Centers, Churches, Eagles Cancer Telethon and other special events. The girls have appeared on the "Over The Back Fence" radio show in Lanesboro, and they acted in many local plays.

ST. MANE THEATRE 206 Parkway Ave N | (507) 467-2446 lanesboroarts.org/st-mane-theatre Intimate performing arts venue presenting a full schedule of concerts, film screenings, professional drama and community theatre productions. AD P. 12

STEVE HARRIS-WRITER (952) 836-7904 | sharris1962@msn.com Steve Harris, author of “Lanesboro, Minnesota,” is a writer and is available for freelance contract work. AD P. 45

SUMMER

Spring seamlessly changes into Summer, as Lanesboro is hopping with visitors, warm temperatures, river activities, vibrant energy and festivals! We Minnesotans know that summer is the time to enjoy as many days as possible outdoors on the Root River State Trail, hiking at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and canoeing, tubing or kayaking the scenic Root River. Sylvan Park is a great place to play basketball, tennis or pickleball, get some energy out at the playground, fish the pond or enjoy a picnic under beautiful trees. The Lanesboro Golf Course and Rivers Bend Golf Course are waiting for you to practice your game along gorgeous views of bluffs and nature. There are many front porches from which to watch the world go by and various outdoor venues to dine al fresco and delight in seasonal flavors, madefrom-scratch delicacies, unique cocktails and local beers or wines. Events are plentiful in the summer; there’s never a weekend without activities. Visit Lanesboro in the summer to enjoy all we have to offer: natural beauty, outdoor recreation, fishing, art, theatre, history, shopping, dining and a time to truly unwind.

FALL

In September, anticipation for the coming leaf change is seen in the way our streets are lined with corn stalks, mums and pumpkins. The Fall colors are reason alone to visit Lanesboro in October. Catch a glimpse of sugar and red maples, burr, red and white oaks, aspen, birch and other hardwood species. There is still plenty of opportunity to enjoy the colors, and more than 40 species of birds from the Root River State Trail, hiking trails or the river, as you fish or kayak. Art, history and beauty lovers flock to Lanesboro in the Fall for the annual performances of the History Alive Pop-Up Plays, the Lanesboro Area Art Trail and to check out the Lanesboro Historical Museum.