CITY ART: WALKING SCULPTURE TOUR
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Repeats: daily until May 21, 2012
Location: 10 Civic Center Plaza
See and enjoy art out in the open at CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour. In this annual year long tour, you'll find twenty-five sculptures by artists from around the world in mediums ranging from cast iron to molded plastic throughout City Center Mankato. Find tour maps in the voting boxes along the route or at www.cityartmankato.com Peoples Choice voting ends October 28th, 2011. Tour ends Spring 2012. Options are available to purchase/lease sculptures after tour ends. Don't forget to re... [More]

POETRY READING
Date: November 17, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Repeats: monthly every 3rd Thursday until May 17, 2012
Location: Emy Frentz Guild
For writers of poetry and those who just enjoy hearing poems read aloud, come to the Emy Frentz Guild every third Thursday at 7pm. Open mic poetry reading - sometimes accompanied with music or other art forms. Bring your own poetry or a poem by a favorite author to read or just come and enjoy listening while sitting in the art gallery surrounded by the latest exhibit. Refreshments are provided.... [More]

THE IMAGE AND THE WORD
Date: January 11, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 15, 2012
Location: Emy Frentz Guild Art Center
The Image and the Word is a photography-inspires-poetry art exhibit. View the photo and then read multiple poems written by different people reacting to that image. You'll be amazed at the completely different viewpoints one image can bring out. This exhbit is produced annually by Derek Liebertz and Yvonne Cariveau in cooperation with the Southern Minnesota Poetry Society, Bend of the River Photography Club and hosted by the Emy Frentz Guild.... [More]

IMAGE AND THE WORD EXHIBIT
Date: January 12, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 15, 2012
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
A gathering of poetry and photography which, in coming together, presents a uniquely complete art experience. The Image and the Word is a photography-inspires-poetry art exhibit, annually produced by Derek Liebertz and Yvonne Cariveau, with the wonderful cooperation of the Southern MN Poetry Society and local photographers including members of the Bend of the River Photography Club. The 2012 exhibit marks our 5th year of creativity - nearly a dozen images will be on display along with the ... [More]

POETRY LUNCHEON AND READING
Date: January 14, 2012
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Repeats: monthly every 2nd Saturday until May 12, 2012
Location: Emy Frentz Guild
Bring a sack lunch and enjoy social time with lovers of poetry from Mankato and the surrounding area. A speaker is featured at each meeting and there is generally a round robin of poetry reading by those in attendance (you can pass if you don't want to read). All ages are welcomed!... [More]

SEASONS OF SERENITY
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every 3 weeks Thursday Friday Saturday until February 18, 2012
Location: Carnegie Art Center, 120 S. Broad Street
February Main Gallery Exhibit, 2012 Reception: Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012 Exhibit Dates: Feb. 2 - 18, 2012 Eileen Hines displays woven landscapes. As always, admission is FREE. ... [More]

GENERATIONAL CONFLUENCES: VISIONS OF A FATHER AND SON
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every 3 weeks Thursday Friday Saturday until February 18, 2012
Location: Carnegie Art Center, 120 S. Broad Street
February Hope Cook Gallery Exhibit, 2012 Reception: Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012 Exhibit Dates: Feb. 2 - 18, 2012 Photograpy by a father and son duo, Wes and James Taylor. As always, admission is FREE. ... [More]

TELLING MYSELF STORIES
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every 3 weeks Thursday Friday Saturday until February 18, 2012
Location: Carnegie Art Center, 120 S. Broad Street
February Main Gallery Exhibit, 2012 Reception: Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012 Exhibit Dates: Feb. 2 - 18, 2012 Joellen Preston's figurative works in mixed media on paper and aviary installations. As always, admission is FREE. ... [More]

FIRST TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT PUB 500
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 500 S. Front St.
Time with an Audience for New and Established Artists - Hosted by Ocho and Betty.... [More]

VALENTINE OPEN HOUSE
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 11, 2012
Location: 120 South Broad Street
Local artists and non-profit art programs will benefit from every purchase of handcrafted gifts during the Valentine Open House at Mankato's Carnegie Gift Shop. Unique items in the redesigned gift shop include new one of a kind Valentines cards and jewelry by Vicki Petersen and Michelle Fineran.... [More]

RV SHOW
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 12, 2012
Location: Verizon Wireless Center Arena
The RV Show is Feb. 10-12 at the Verizon Wireless Center. This event is FREE and open to the public. The times are as follows: Friday, Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.... [More]

ANCHORS A-WOE! MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
Merely Mysteries & The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center present: "Anchors A-Woe" A Caribbean cruise, warm tropical nights, a soft ocean breeze. . . love is in the air. . . BUT for someone on the Calamity Cruiseliner it's anything but a vacation in paradise. Join us at the Captain's Reception & dinner dressed for a cruise ship experience to find out what happens and WHODUNNIT???? After the show dance the night way with "Fish Fry"! Guys, this is the perfect chance to wine & d... [More]

MAIN STREET AT PUB 500
Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 500 S. Fron Street
Classic Rock and Blues.... [More]

OCHO & BETTY AT PUB 500
Date: February 12, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 500 S. Front Street
Acoustic rock and folk duo. Great music is waiting for you on the corner.... [More]

MARY GUENTZEL & BERNIE MCGUIRE AT OLIVE'S FOR VALENTINES DAY
Date: February 14, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Olive's Restaurant
Jazz Vocalist Mary Guentzel is accompanied by Pianist Bernie McGuire playing the best of the Great Standards.... [More]

LAND BY HAND: FIBER ARTISTS EXPLORE PLACE
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until March 28, 2012
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
The exhibition, Land by Hand: Fiber Artists Explore Place, showcases innovative work by Minnesota artists using such fiber art processes as felting, tapestry, weaving, batik, basketry, art quilting, beading, sculptural fiber and more. Land is the exhibitions unifying theme land as interpreted through the lens of contemporary fiber art. All of the featured works demonstrate the artists unique relationships to place, which may be expressed subtly or explicitly in the works content, formal elements... [More]

ART RECEPTION: LAND BY HAND: FIBER ARTISTS EXPLORE PLACE
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
The exhibition, Land by Hand: Fiber Artists Explore Place, showcases innovative work by Minnesota artists using such fiber art processes as felting, tapestry, weaving, batik, basketry, art quilting, beading, sculptural fiber and more. Land is the exhibitions unifying theme land as interpreted through the lens of contemporary fiber art. All of the featured works demonstrate the artists unique relationships to place, which may be expressed subtly or explicitly in the works content, formal elements... [More]

THIRD THURSDAY GALLERY WALK
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Participating Mankato gallery and exhibition spaces
We are excited to have you join us for THIRD THURSDAYS at these participating gallery locations*. Take the opportunity to see new works and visit with area artists first hand during this monthly Third Thursday Gallery Walk. *All are scheduled to be open, however, conflicts may have been unavoidable. If you are wanting to visit a specific location, please verify availability first. Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center The 410 Project Landkamer Building Fillin' Statio... [More]

MARTIN ZELLAR AND THE HARDWAYS
Date: February 17, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
Martin Zellar will be returning to Mankato for a performance on February 17th on the Verizon Center?s SoundStage with special guest Kevin McKinney. This intimate performance is celebrate the release if Zellar?s much anticipated new album Rooster?s Crow. Tickets are $40.00 (includes signed CD and T-shirt), $25 (includes singed CD), and $15 all seats reserved. Tickets are available at the Verizon Wireless Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 800-745-30... [More]

STAR LIGHT GALA
Date: February 18, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
The 10th Annual Star Light Gala will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN. This elegant dinner dance benefits One Bright Star, which is a resource for families who have experienced the death of a child and Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention. Please contact Sue Ostendorf at help@onebrightstar.org for information on sponsorship opportunities or auction items. For ticket information, please go to our web site www.onebrightstar.org or call 507-345-192... [More]

ROD KINNY AT PUB 500
Date: February 19, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Pub 500
Adult Contemporary... [More]

ATMOSPHERE WELCOME TO MINNESOTA TOUR
Date: February 20, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
The WELCOME TO MINNESOTA TOUR starring Atmosphere with Kill the Vultures, Big Quarters, Mally and BK One hits Mankato for one big show on the Verizon Wireless Center SoundStage. 2011's "Welcome To Minnesota Tour" sold out for the Minnesota-bred hip hop group Atmosphere. With returns to Mankato, Bemidji, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester and Minneapolis, this year's tour looks to be another sell out. Atmosphere's seventh studio release, The Family Sign (Rhymsayers Entertainment) harnesses front ... [More]

THIRD TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT PUB 500
Date: February 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 500 S. Front St.
Time with an Audience for New and Established Artists - Hosted by Ocho and Betty.... [More]

KENNY LOGGINS
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: United States
The Verizon Center welcomes singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins to Mankato, for one very special performance on February 23. Tickets are $32.00/$28.00 - all seats reserved, and are on-sale Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Verizon Wireless Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmastercom.... [More]

MARY GUENTZEL QUINTET AT PUB 500
Date: February 26, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Pub 500
Jazz Standards... [More]

MARY GUENTZEL QUINTET AT PUB 500
Date: February 26, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Pub 500
Join the Mary Guentzel Quintet for some great American Standard tunes at the Pub 500. This is the music you know & love!... [More]

MIKE FUGAZZI
Date: February 26, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Pub 500
Rockin' Harmonica music waits for you on the corner. Join us for great music, hearty fare and liberating libations.... [More]

RIVERDANCE
Date: March 1, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center Arena
Few shows have touched audiences like RIVERDANCE, the Original International Phenomenon, now on its FAREWELL TOUR. This thunderous celebration of joyful music, song and dance that has that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play for the first time ever at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN, March 1 for ONE performance only! Tickets are $57 and $47, all seats reserved. Tickets can be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Center tic... [More]

DOOMTREE
Date: March 3, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: United States
Doomtree will be performing in the Verizon Wireless Center Soundstage on March 3rd, 2012 in Mankato, Minnesota with special guest Toki Wright. Doomtree origins date back ten years to when a small group of friends set out to make a life out of the music they felt so passionate about. Seven individuals make up the hip-hop collective. Doomtree is as defined by its internal differences as its similarities: A group of artists whose diversity of tastes and consistency of character combine to make t... [More]

THE BANDANAS AT PUB 500
Date: March 4, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Pub 500 - 500 South Front Street Mankato, MN 56001
The sweet sibling harmony of these 3 sisters, Barb, Bev & Rosie, is incredible. The Bandanas have a great time singing a variety of songs, telling you jokes and sharing their sisterly love with you. Come have a great breakfast or lunch at the Pub 500 and join in the fun!... [More]

ART RECEPTION: LAND BY HAND: FIBER ARTISTS EXPLORE PLACE
Date: March 15, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
The exhibition, Land by Hand: Fiber Artists Explore Place, showcases innovative work by Minnesota artists using such fiber art processes as felting, tapestry, weaving, batik, basketry, art quilting, beading, sculptural fiber and more. Land is the exhibitions unifying theme land as interpreted through the lens of contemporary fiber art. All of the featured works demonstrate the artists unique relationships to place, which may be expressed subtly or explicitly in the works content, formal elements... [More]

THIRD THURSDAY GALLERY WALK
Date: March 15, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Participating Mankato gallery and exhibition spaces
We are excited to have you join us for THIRD THURSDAYS at these participating gallery locations*. Take the opportunity to see new works and visit with area artists first hand during this monthly Third Thursday Gallery Walk. *All are scheduled to be open, however, conflicts may have been unavoidable. If you are wanting to visit a specific location, please verify availability first. Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center The 410 Project Landkamer Building Fillin' Statio... [More]

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA HOME & BUILDERS SHOW
Date: March 16, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: daily until March 18, 2012
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
Held annually since 1995, the Southern Minnesota Home & Builders Show features seminars and 150 exhibitors displaying the newest innovations in building and remodeling materials, carpet, kitchens, appliances, lawn care equipment and landscaping. The schedule for the weekend expo is as follows: Friday, 3/16: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 3/17: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 3/18: Noon - 5 p.m. ... [More]

MARY GUENTZEL QUINTET AT SAVOY BAR & GRILL
Date: March 23, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Savoy Bar & Grill
Join Mary and the band for Happy Hour at Savoy Bar & Grill.... [More]

SYMPOSIUM ON BLUE EARTH COUNTY CIVIL WAR HISTORY - WE CANNOT ESCAPE HISTORY
Date: March 24, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center & the Summit Center
As the Sesquicentennial observance of the Civil War continues, you are invited to join us as we try to understand the role Blue Earth County and its citizens played in this tragic period of our history. The Symposium will feature presentations, costumed reenactors, storytelling and interactive exhibits, panel discussion, Civil War era music, gift shop, lunch, and more. ... [More]

ANN JUDKINS EXHIBIT
Date: March 29, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until May 9, 2012
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Exhibit of new works by local artist Ann Judkins. Gallery hours: M,T,W,F Noon - 4pm Thurs 4pm - 8pm Exhibits change frequently!... [More]

ANN JUDKINS OPENING RECEPTION
Date: April 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Join us for a opening celebration of this exhibition during Third Thursdays Gallery Walk from 5-7pm tonight. ... [More]

THIRD THURSDAY GALLERY WALK
Date: April 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Participating Mankato gallery and exhibition spaces
We are excited to have you join us for THIRD THURSDAYS at these participating gallery locations*. Take the opportunity to see new works and visit with area artists first hand during this monthly Third Thursday Gallery Walk. *All are scheduled to be open, however, conflicts may have been unavoidable. If you are wanting to visit a specific location, please verify availability first. Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center The 410 Project Landkamer Building Fillin' Statio... [More]

4TH ANNUAL NEW BALANCE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K
Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sibley Park, Mankato
Join us as we celebrate the close of our spring season of Girls on the Run and Girls on Track of Greater Mankato at the Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5k Community Run/Walk Event! Avid or novice runners welcome as well as youth and families! Empowering women...starts with girls! Show your support for area girls at this fun and inspiring event! For more information call (507) 345-4629! ... [More]

THEORY OF A DEADMAN
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
95.7 The Blaze welcomes THEORY OF A DEADMAN with special guesst Pop Evil and Stellar Revival to the Verizon Center on Saturday May 5. Tickets are $24 in advance, $27 day of show. This is a general admission, all ages show. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Verizon Wireless Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.... [More]

MANKATO EAST HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBIT
Date: May 10, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until May 23, 2012
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Exhibit of new works by Mankato East High School Gallery hours: M,T,W,F Noon - 4pm Thurs 4pm - 8pm Exhibits change frequently!... [More]

SENIOR EXPO
Date: May 15, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Verizon Wireless Center
Verizon Wireless Center is proud to host the 8th Annual Senior Expo! The 2011 Senior Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Center. BUD GRANT will speak at 2:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public! Senior Expo Highlights include: * Medical Screenings *Over 100 Exhibit Booths *Sales Representatives with information & applications *Free Admission *Door Prize Drawings *Snacks and Beverages *Free Parking *Li... [More]

MANKATO HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTION
Date: May 17, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Join us for a opening celebration of this exhibition during Third Thursdays Gallery Walk from 5-8pm tonight. ... [More]

THIRD THURSDAY GALLERY WALK
Date: May 17, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Participating Mankato gallery and exhibition spaces
We are excited to have you join us for THIRD THURSDAYS at these participating gallery locations*. Take the opportunity to see new works and visit with area artists first hand during this monthly Third Thursday Gallery Walk. *All are scheduled to be open, however, conflicts may have been unavoidable. If you are wanting to visit a specific location, please verify availability first. Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center The 410 Project Landkamer Building Fillin' Statio... [More]

WE CANNOT ESCAPE HISTORY DRAMATIC PLAY
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: daily until May 20, 2012
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Dining Room
"...We Cannot Escape History..." A dramatic play centered on President Lincoln's trials by fire: July-December 1862, written and directed by Lincoln historian, Bryce Stenzel. Performed by Lincoln's Traveling Troupe (actors and community members from the Mankato area). Sunday's performance is at 2 pm. Tickets available at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boy in Blue Civil War Memorial Project. ... [More]

SONGS ON THE LAWN PRESENTED BY XCEL ENERGY
Date: June 7, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every Thursday until June 28, 2012
Location: Hickory Street, Mankato
2010 Band Line-up TBD Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn takes place in Mankato's City Center from 11 am to 1 pm each Thursday in June (7, 14, 21, 28). Regional bands will perform while local food vendors offer a variety of lunch and snack items. This event is open to the public with free admission and parking. To learn more about the event contact our office at 507.385.6640 or info@greatermankato.com... [More]

THIRD THURSDAY GALLERY WALK
Date: June 21, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Participating Mankato gallery and exhibition spaces
We are excited to have you join us for THIRD THURSDAYS at these participating gallery locations*. Take the opportunity to see new works and visit with area artists first hand during this monthly Third Thursday Gallery Walk. *All are scheduled to be open, however, conflicts may have been unavoidable. If you are wanting to visit a specific location, please verify availability first. Blue Earth County Historical Society Heritage Center The 410 Project Landkamer Building Fillin' Statio... [More]

YWCA EXHIBIT
Date: June 28, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until July 25, 2012
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Exhibit of new works by the YWCA Gallery hours: M,T,W,F Noon - 4pm Thurs 4pm - 8pm Exhibits change frequently!... [More]

BOY IN BLUE PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Date: July 3, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Park
The Mankato Area Community Band presents an evening of patriotic music. Ice cream and refreshments will be sold to raise funds for the Boy in Blue Civil War Memorial Project. ... [More]

YWCA RECEPTION
Date: July 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001
Join us for a opening celebration of this exhibition during Third Thursdays Gallery Walk from 5-8pm tonight. ... [More]