SMAHC Board and Grant Review Panel Meetings, Grant Deadlines & Grant Workshops

2009-2010 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule (pdf file)

All SMAHC Grant Deadlines, Panel Meetings & Grant Workshops for 2009-2010 (pdf file)

You may contact the SMAHC office for the time and location of meetings.  Meetings are generally held in the SMAHC offices at 1210 E College Drive, Suite 600, Marshall, MN.  Panel meetings usually begin at 9:30 AM.
SMAHC follows the State of Minnesota Open Meeting Guidelines.
 

Ongoing Exhibits and Events

GALLERY LISTINGS

Kiehle Gallery at St. Cloud State University The Arcane Collection exhibition featuring new sculptures by Lisa M. Bergh.  The exhibit starts on March 15 and ends on April 9, 2010.  There is a reception on March 17 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Nobles County Art Center, 407 12th Street, Worthington; February 7 to March 2, Paintings by Avis Davis; Admission is FREE to all events;  April 11 - May 10, Annual Area Art Show 2010;  Entries are encouraged;  there will be cash awards for Best of Show, Gene Schar Award for Excellence in Painting and Honorable Mention.  For more information on entering your work of art, call 507-372-8245. 

Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC), 109 N. 3rd Street, Marshall;  February 23 - April 3, Retrospective with Jim Swartz, pottery, sculpture and photography;  All exhibits are free and open to the public;   Hours: Tues-Fri 11-4:30 pm & Sat 11-2 pm.  Phone 507-532-5463.   Visit www.mafac.net for more information.

Robert Remick Gallery/Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 Fourth Avenue, Windom; Wild About Art by Alex Yonker, January 10 through March 20, 2010;  View wild life art of Windom High School Senior.  See over 25 pieces in pencil, watercolor and acrylic.  Free - the hours are M-F 8 to 4 and Sat. from 10 to 4;  Contact the museum for more information on events associated with the exhibit:  (507) 831-1134 or email cchs@windomnet.com 

The Barn Gallery, 321 SW 4th Street, Willmar;   (320)-235-9500 www.thebarntheatre.com

Daily Grind Gallery, 316 W. Main St., Marshall, (507) 537-9565 features new artwork monthly; www.gomarshall.net/dailygrind.html

Clay Coyote Pottery 17614 240th St. Hutchinson; See www.claycoyote.com for gallery hours or email Betsy or Tom at claypot@hutchtel.net;

The WEAC Gallery - Willmar Education and Arts Center is located at 611 Fifth Street SW, Willmar. willmarareaartscouncil.org/gallery.html 

Java River Cafe 210 S 1st Street in Montevideo;  www.javarivercafe.com/

Marshall Area Arts Calendar for the latest arts events in the Marshall area: http://www.marshallareastagecompany.org/artscalendar.pdf

March Calendar

March 2 Advocacy Day at the Capital -  Read more about it here www.mncitizensforthearts.org/ or call SMAHC for more information and to register (1-800-622-5284)

March 5 "Peter and the Wolf" Youth Concert performed by the SW Minnesota Orchestra at the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts (Marshall High School), 400 Tiger Drive, Marshall;  9:30 AM;  Admission is $1.00;  Please call 507-337-0553 to reserve tickets.  For more information, call (507) 537-9714 or email rossa@iw.net

March 6 Jonathan Byrd Concert presented by the Prairie Wind Folk Music & Blue Grass Association performing at the Cottonwood County Historical Museum, 812  4th Ave. Windom; For more information, call (507)  831-3560 or email bboldt@mindspring.com;  Website: http://www.mnriv.com/windfolk.html 

March 7 "Lassies and Lunch Vintage" Fashion Show at The Little Theatre, 12 Central Avenue, New London; 2:00 PM; This event is free and open to the public.  Lassies from NLS High School bring the past alive as they model the
Theatre’s beautiful and expansive costume collection. Complimentary lunch to follow.  About The Little Theatre Costume Collection:  The Little Theatre Costume Collection has been growing for decades through quiet and generous donations from local individuals, organizations and retailers. The expansive and beautiful wardrobe contains garments, shoes and accessories dating from as far back as the 1890's to contemporary apparel items. A unique and valuable resource to The Little Theatre, the organization is pleased to share this special collection with the community. Some items may be available for rent (to wear or display). Contact The Little Theatre for additional information and rental fees.  For more information, email louisemack@charter.net or visit their website at www.newlondonlittletheatre.com/

March 8 Chatterton Duo, Linda Chatteron, flutist, presented by the Marshall Area Fine Arts Center at the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts (Marshall High School), Marshall;  7:30 PM;  Tickets are available by calling MAFAC (507) 532-5463.

March 8 Tryouts for the spring play, Neil Simon's "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at 7:00 PM at the Lake Benton Opera House, Lake Benton;  Contact Mark Wilmes at markwilmes@gmail.com

March 9 Cantus Men's Vocal Ensemble presented by the Dawson-Boyd Arts Association at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson;  For more information, call 320.769.2955 Ext. 246 or email dbaa@dawsonboydarts.org

March 12 Jonathon Byrd Conerts at the Little Theatre, New London;  7:00 PM;  Concert tickets are sold at the door or you may reserve tickets by calling 320-354-2559 or email ginny@newlondonlittletheatre.com;  Visit their website at http://www.newlondonlittletheatre.com/

March 12-13 Gone Country V:  Salute to the Grand Ole Opry at Memorial Auditorium, Worthington;  7:30 PM; Call (507) 371-9101 for ticket information

March 12-15, 19-21 "A Little Princess" by the Green Earth Players at the Palace Theatre, 104 E. Main, Luverne;  Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 2:00 PM.  For ticket information, call (507) 283-2765.

March 13 The Strollers presented by the Tyler Arts Council performing at Fellowship Hall, First Eng. Lutheran, 245 Hughes Street, Tyler; 7:00 PM; For more information, call 507-247-3811

March 14 Prairie Winds Concert Band at the WEAC Auditorium, 611 SW 5th St Willmar;  3:00 PM; The concert will feature traditional and contemporary wind ensemble literature including Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posy, Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat and "Puszta" by Jan Van der Roost;  Tickets are $6 Adults/$3 Students;  for more information, email georgeoverton@charter.net;  visit the website at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com/music.htm

March 14 Neuss Chamber Orchestra performing at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center, 4852 Reardon Ave. S. W. Cokato;  The orchestra is celebrating over 50 years of amazing years of performing both nationally and internationally.  Public Ticket sales begin on February 1;  Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth;  For more information, call (320) 286-4120.

March 15 "Peter and the Wolf" Youth Concert performed by the SW Minnesota Orchestra at the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts (Marshall High School), Marshall; 9:30 AM;  For more information, call (507) 537-9714 or email rossa@iw.net

March 17 Willson & McKee performing at Southwest Minnesota State University in CC 117, Marshall;  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Admission:  Free;  they are a nationally touring duo specializing in original as well as traditional Irish and Scottish acoustic music,

March 19 & 20 "Don't Dress for Dinner" show and dinner theater presented by the Prairie Arts Continuum, at the Business, Arts and Recreation Center (BARC), 1012 5th Ave, Windom;  dinner at 6:00pm, show to follow.  Tickets are $20 per person general admittance; for more information, email shelleylange@federatedwildblue.com

March 19-21 & 25-27 "The Diary of Anne Frank", a Dassel-Cokato Community Theatre production at the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum, 901 First Street North, Dassel;  All performances are at 7:30 PM; for ticket information, email colleen.compton@dc.k12.mn.us

March 19-21 Lion & the Mouse & Mr. Toad's Adventure presented by the Calumet Children's Theatre at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 102 East Main Street; Pipestone; Friday & Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM; For ticket information, call 507 825-2020 or 877 722-2787

March 23, 2010 Circus Incognitus Concert Series at Memorial Auditorium, Worthington;  7:30 PM; Call (507) 371-9101 for ticket information.

March 27 Boradway Meets Lake Brenton at the Lake Benton Opera House, Lake Benton;  Showtime: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM;  Tickets are $10;  For more information, email lakebentonoperahouse@gmail.com or visit www.lakebentonoperahouse.org/index.htm
 

April Calendar

April 8-11, 15-18, 2010 "Always...Patsy Cline,” a musical tribute, at the Barn Theatre, Willmar.  For more information, email info@thebarntheatre.com or visit www.thebarntheatre.com

April 9-11 Clay Coyote Gallery and Pottery SPRING OPEN HOUSE; 17614 240th St., Hutchinson: Open House times are April 9th, Friday - Noon to 6pm, April 10th, Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM, and April11th, Sunday - Noon to 5 pm; Kiln Opening about 1:30 on Sunday; The event is free;  Free hors d'oeuvres and refreshments;  Guest artists: Lolly Hinkle—silversmith and Pat Chrofutt-Watercolorist;  For more information, call 320-587-2599 or email claypot@hutchtel.net;  Visit their website at www.claycoyote.com

April 11 "Arcadian Reflections" and "Custom Made" to perform at The Little Theatre, 24 Central Ave, New London;  2:00 PM; Free and open to the public;  Celebrate Spring with an afternoon of musical memories from the 50's and 60's....join us for coffee and a cookie or two afterwards;  For more information, email louisemack@charter.net or call 320-761-1347;  Website: www.newlondonlittletheatre.com

April 14 The Harry James Orchestra presented by the Prairie Music Concert Series Association at the Murray County Central High School Auditorium School, Slayton;  7:30 PM; Big Band Salute to the music that won World Ware II, directed by trumpet virtuoso Fred Radke.  For more information, call 507-836-8395. 

April 15-17 & 22-24 Harvey presented by the Hutchinson Theatre Company at the Peace Center, Peace Lutheran Church, 400 South Franklin St, Hutchinson;  Doors open: 6:30 P.M.;  Show starts: 7:00 P.M.;  Tickets are $17.50 per guest...includes a delicious dessert;   When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, reaches her limits and decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare their family from future embarrassment.  Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy.  The doctors commit Veta instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion.  When he shows up at the sanitarium looking for his lost friend Harvey, it seems that the mild-mannered Elwood's delusion has had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors.  Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn't so bad after all.  For more information, visit www.hutchtheatre.org or email claypot@hutchtel.net

April 16 Crow River Singers Spring Concert 2010 New Discoveries Charter School, 1000 5th Ave SE, Hutchinson; 7:00pm; $6.00 per person/children under 12 free; For more information, email hollymd55@hotmail.com or visit www.crowriverarts.org

April 16 - 18 & 23-25 Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Lake Benton Opera House, Lake Benton;  Showtimes: 7:30 PM on the 16th,17th, 23rd, & 24th;  2:00 PM on the 18th and the15th;  Dinner show on the Tickets are $10-Adults, $9.50 for Seniors and students, and Opening Night Dinner Show-$24.50;  For more information, email lakebentonoperahouse@gmail.com or visit www.lakebentonoperahouse.org

April 18 Crow River Singers Spring Concert 2010 Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St SW, , Hutchinson; 7:00pm; $6.00 per person/children under 12 free; For more information, email hollymd55@hotmail.com or visit www.crowriverarts.org

April 25  "The Monongaelics" performing at The Little Theatre 24 Central Avenue,  New London: 2PM,  Free and open to the public;  Sit back, relax and enjoy the music and great humor of these local artist/musicians. Join us afterwards for a complimentary cup of coffee and a cookie or two.  For more information, email louisemack@charter.net or call 320-761-1347;  Website: www.newlondonlittletheatre.com