March 27, 2019
As we cruise toward our third year of events at the Ives Auditorium, we decided to take a step back and create a new series, “Tribute Sundays.” Held at 2:00 pm on select Sunday afternoons, Tribute Sundays’ concerts pay homage
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February 15, 2019
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing has been delighting audiences and making new fans for 19 years. Over the years, they have won the “Bluegrass Album of the Year” award (2003) from the
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February 6, 2019
More than 60 years ago, Minnesota’s Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Matrons realized a long-held dream. In 1957, they watched as dignitaries broke ground on the OES Memorial Chapel at Minnesota Masonic Home. In 2020 we will celebrate the 100th
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January 24, 2019
When a new year rolls in during the darkness of winter, it’s human nature to resolve to make life a little brighter in the coming year. Many of us focus resolutions on personal betterment. As enumerated by data journalist Martin
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December 10, 2018
December is a busy month. Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza all happen or start in December. High school and college students typically face end of quarter or semester exams. For some couples, December is also the month in which they get
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September 27, 2018
As the weather turns cooler and the days shorten, many individuals, families and companies start planning year-end holiday parties. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a huge corporate function, here are a few thoughts to consider. Purposeful Parties
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August 17, 2018
While museums may seem like fixed collections of artifacts, a lot goes on behind the scenes that patrons never see. At the Colonel James B. Ladd Museum and Charles Nelson Library, one ongoing task is making a thorough inventory of
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July 30, 2018
For the past year, patrons have enjoyed a variety of matinée entertainment at the Ives Auditorium, from musical groups to theatrical performances. Starting in 2018, we established a partnership with Sidekick Theatre—a relatively new theater company run by Brian Pekol
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