"A Common Thread" Exhibition Featuring Artworks from the Textile Center

Lanesboro Arts presents “A Common Thread” featuring textile artwork from the Textile Center’s member artist exhibition. The exhibition runs from October 24th through December 20th. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery is open from: 10 am – 5 pm: Monday, Thursday – Satu......More

Lanesboro Arts presents “A Common Thread” featuring textile artwork from the Textile Center’s member artist exhibition. The exhibition runs from October 24th through December 20th. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery is open from: 10 am – 5 pm: Monday, Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm: Sunday Always free to the public. Lanesboro Arts is proud to host the Textile Center’s biennal show, “A Common Thread”. A beloved tradition for 25 years, this exhibition highlights the remarkable creativity of the Textile Center’s member artists and the versatility of fiber art.  More than 30 works from Textile Center’s galleries will showcase techniques including stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more – creating an exhibition rich in diversity and expansive in scope and perspective. This exhibition features work from Laura Albertson, Jane Bassuk, Martha Bird, Debbie Boyles. Sandra Brick, Emily Chesick, Susan Day, Vicky Eldelstein, Nancy Gehrig, Cynthia Gipple, Jean Hainlen, Carolyn Halliday, Kim Hondel, Tina Hughes, Kristen Jones, Dyann Judy, Riley Kleve, Lisa Larson, Angela Laughingheart, Julie Liming, Mary Lofgren, Jane Lonnquist, Karen Mallin, Alice Markey, Laura Murray, Reina Nielsen, Ann Poulson, Chloe Russell Chang, Karen Searle, Amanda Shopa, Judy Smith, Terryl Steen, Gall Steward, Rebecca Yaker. This exhibition is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty Concert

Lanesboro Arts is pleased to present Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty, at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 pm on Saturday, November 7th! Tickets are on sale now for $25 General Admission, $22 Lanesboro Arts Members. Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty are a dynamic roots rock band hailin......More

Lanesboro Arts is pleased to present Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty, at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 pm on Saturday, November 7th! Tickets are on sale now for $25 General Admission, $22 Lanesboro Arts Members. Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty are a dynamic roots rock band hailing from Rochester, MN. With a blend of gritty Americana, folk-infused melodies, and raw, heartfelt lyrics, they capture the ups and downs of life, love and loss through genuine storytelling with hope for things to come. Their sound is a fusion of influences spanning generations, echoing the timeless spirit of classic rock, and the clever wit and vulnerability in Fulton’s lyrics and songwriting reminiscent of the Old Town school of folk music. From foot-stomping anthems to introspective ballads, The Lost Forty deliver an authentic music experience that resonates with audiences of all ages and keep you coming back for more. Since its inception in 2021, The Lost Forty have performed throughout the Midwest and abroad at major festivals like SXSW, Lumberjack Days, Caravan Du Nord, Mid-West Music Fest, and shared bills with The Suburbs, Your Smith, Charlie Parr, The Big Wu, Nur-D, and more. This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Please note: The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6:00 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets will also be sold in person beginning at that time.Each ticket purchased with a bank card will be charged an additional processing fee of $0.99. Patrons can avoid this processing fee by paying via cash or check in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, or before the event in the St. Mane Theatre lobby.If you are unable to purchase tickets online or need additional assistance, you may try calling 507-467-2446 to purchase a ticket over the phone during business hours. Tickets are also sold in person during business hours at Lanesboro Arts Gallery.We will have a list of the ticket buyer names at the box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. If the buyer and their guests arrive together, no physical receipt or proof of purchase is needed to be admitted to the event–we will have a list!Alternatively, attendees can present a printed copy of the ticket PDF that was e-mailed to the ticket buyer or present it on a smart device.Lanesboro Arts is committed to accessibility for all people. Learn more about our access services.A special thank you to our Performing Arts Sponsors who made the 2026 Performing Arts season possible. 2026 Season Sponsor: Poet Refinery 2026 Concert Sponsors: High Court Pub, Krage Insurance Agency & Preble Farmers Mutual, Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts, and The Cottage House Inn    2026 Community Sponsors: VIS Plumbing, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA, Clara’s Eatery, and IGA          

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The Scenic Route: Virtual Civic Arts Engagement Workshop

With The Scenic Route: Reimagining Highway 250, Lanesboro Arts is re-igniting the intersection of civic engagement and arts programming in tandem with an upcoming large road construction project. Highway 250, which is the main street through downtown Lanesboro, will be ......More

With The Scenic Route: Reimagining Highway 250, Lanesboro Arts is re-igniting the intersection of civic engagement and arts programming in tandem with an upcoming large road construction project. Highway 250, which is the main street through downtown Lanesboro, will be the location for this construction in 2027-28. By supporting artist projects that celebrate downtown Lanesboro in new ways, Lanesboro Arts hopes to change the narrative from one of uncertainty to one of opportunity! In this workshop, participants will explore methods and techniques to develop creative projects that benefit the community. This is a condensed virtual presentation of the September 26th Civic Arts Engagement Workshop led by Springboard for the Art’s Michele Anderson (Rural Director) and Molly Johnston (Rural Program Manager) and joined by representatives from MNDOT. Attendees must register in advance to recieve the link to the Zoom meeting. Register to attend here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b9XUpC1AS4K5knpDaBq3CA  Lanesboro Arts invites artists and community members to apply to host their own artistic activation of the space, whether through installation, performance, or other creative programming.  Between 10 – 20 artist-led projects will be supported for $500 – $1500 each to address the the following criteria and goals: Create connection, beauty, and pride in downtown Lanesboro.Encourage visitors and residents to stop, shop, and linger downtown.Foster collaboration and relationship building across sectors despite, amid, and because of the disruptions of downtown construction.Spark conversation around construction, maintenance, and building for Lanesboro’s future.     

Hand Spinning Demonstration with Featured Fiber Artist Riley Kleve

Join us at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 13th to welcome fiber artist Riley Kleve for a day of spinning yarn by hand, inspired by their handspun piece in A Common Thread. Riley will bring fiber and yarn to touch, some fiber processing......More

Join us at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 13th to welcome fiber artist Riley Kleve for a day of spinning yarn by hand, inspired by their handspun piece in A Common Thread. Riley will bring fiber and yarn to touch, some fiber processing tools, and a variety of spindles plus a spinning wheel to try out. If you’ve ever wondered where your yarn comes from, how exactly a spinning wheel works, or what it takes to keep handspinning alive well into the industrial age, be sure to drop by. Riley is a fiber artist who focuses on community work with textiles, creating space for people to learn more about working with fiber, and making their own textile artwork. This event free and open to the public, and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center. This event is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

“Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins” Folk Ballet and Klezmer Music Performance with Little Tanz Theater

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present Little Tanz Theater’s dance adaptation of Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 pm on Friday, December 4th! Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is a folk ballet for the young and the young at heart, based on the c......More

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present Little Tanz Theater’s dance adaptation of Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 pm on Friday, December 4th! Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is a folk ballet for the young and the young at heart, based on the classic children’s book by Eric Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman. In the story, Hershel of Ostropol—a wandering trickster from Eastern European jewish folklore–saves a village in Ukraine from a pack of Hanukkah-hating goblins who have been wreaking havoc on the holiday festivities. Choreographed and directed by Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies and featuring a multi-generational cast of Twin Cities based dance artists and live music from the Eyn Tsvey Dreydel klezmer band, this production runs approximately 50 minutes. Tickets are on sale now for $25 General Admission, $22 Lanesboro Arts Members. This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Please note: The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6:00 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets will also be sold in person beginning at that time.Each ticket purchased with a bank card will be charged an additional processing fee of $0.99. Patrons can avoid this processing fee by paying via cash or check in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, or before the event in the St. Mane Theatre lobby.If you are unable to purchase tickets online or need additional assistance, you may try calling 507-467-2446 to purchase a ticket over the phone during business hours. Tickets are also sold in person during business hours at Lanesboro Arts Gallery.We will have a list of the ticket buyer names at the box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. If the buyer and their guests arrive together, no physical receipt or proof of purchase is needed to be admitted to the event–we will have a list!Alternatively, attendees can present a printed copy of the ticket PDF that was e-mailed to the ticket buyer or present it on a smart device.Lanesboro Arts is committed to accessibility for all people. Learn more about our access services.A special thank you to our Performing Arts Sponsors who made the 2026 Performing Arts season possible. 2026 Season Sponsor: Poet Refinery 2026 Concert Sponsors: High Court Pub, Krage Insurance Agency & Preble Farmers Mutual, Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts, and The Cottage House Inn    2026 Community Sponsors: VIS Plumbing, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA, Clara’s Eatery, and IGA          

St. Mane Theatre – Stage

The Scenic Route: Creative Idea Development Round Table

With The Scenic Route: Reimagining Highway 250, Lanesboro Arts is re-igniting the intersection of civic engagement and arts programming in tandem with an upcoming large road construction project. Highway 250, which is the main street through downtown Lanesboro, will be ......More

With The Scenic Route: Reimagining Highway 250, Lanesboro Arts is re-igniting the intersection of civic engagement and arts programming in tandem with an upcoming large road construction project. Highway 250, which is the main street through downtown Lanesboro, will be the location for this construction in 2027-28. By supporting artist projects that celebrate downtown Lanesboro in new ways, Lanesboro Arts hopes to change the narrative from one of uncertainty to one of opportunity! Lanesboro Arts invites artists and community members to apply to host their own artistic activation of the space, whether through installation, performance, or other creative programming.  Between 10 – 20 artist-led projects will be supported for $500 – $1500 each to address the the following criteria and goals: Create connection, beauty, and pride in downtown Lanesboro.Encourage visitors and residents to stop, shop, and linger downtown.Foster collaboration and relationship building across sectors despite, amid, and because of the disruptions of downtown construction.Spark conversation around construction, maintenance, and building for Lanesboro’s future.Workshops, including Creative Idea Development Round Table and a Creative Project Support Round Table, will also be offered by Lanesboro Arts staff throughout the length of The Scenic Route. The Scenic Route project support application asks for a brief project proposal, including information about the intended location, audience, goals, and timeline. The priority deadline to submit an application will be January 15th, with projects taking place spring and summer of 2027. Rolling applications will be accepted until project funds are depleted. Priority will be given to residents of Fillmore County, as well as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled individuals. Submit your application here.

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20th Annual Holiday Sing Along with Dan Chouinard

Join us as Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer, and vocalist Dan Chouinard hosts Lanesboro’s 20th Annual Holiday Sing Along on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro, MN. The 2026 Holiday Sing Along will feature a collection of ......More

Join us as Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer, and vocalist Dan Chouinard hosts Lanesboro’s 20th Annual Holiday Sing Along on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro, MN. The 2026 Holiday Sing Along will feature a collection of songs and skits from familiar faces, as well as the musical talents of Dan! Tickets are on sale for $30 General Admission ($25 Lanesboro Arts Members). This show is likely to sell out, so get your tickets early! Dan Chouinard has been a sought-after pianist, accordion player, writer, and community sing-along host in the Twin Cities for three decades. He has performed all across the upper Midwest and often makes appearances on theatrical stages and public radio spots, including appearances on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. Please note: The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6:00 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets will also be sold in person beginning at that time.Each ticket purchased with a bank card will be charged an additional processing fee of $0.99. Patrons can avoid this processing fee by paying via cash or check in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, or before the event in the St. Mane Theatre lobby.If you are unable to purchase tickets online or need additional assistance, you may try calling 507-467-2446 to purchase a ticket over the phone during business hours. Tickets are also sold in person during business hours at Lanesboro Arts Gallery.We will have a list of the ticket buyer names at the box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. If the buyer and their guests arrive together, no physical receipt or proof of purchase is needed to be admitted to the event–we will have a list!Alternatively, attendees can present a printed copy of the ticket PDF that was e-mailed to the ticket buyer or present it on a smart device.Lanesboro Arts is committed to accessibility for all people. Learn more about our access services.A special thank you to our Performing Arts Sponsors who made the 2026 Performing Arts season possible. 2026 Season Sponsor: Poet Refinery 2026 Concert Sponsors: High Court Pub, Krage Insurance Agency & Preble Farmers Mutual, Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts, and The Cottage House Inn    2026 Community Sponsors: VIS Plumbing, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA, Clara’s Eatery, and IGA          

St. Mane Theatre – Stage