Flannery O'Connor, the 20th century American writer and essayist, once said, "To the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost blind you draw large and startling figures." Possibly best known for her use of the violent and the g
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
- 12:10:25, Apr 26th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Mr. "Cabtrom's" garbage-out[burst]--in response to Ms. Reisner's w ... [Read More]
- 9:51:50, Apr 24th 2013 - jeff pischke - To Jerry Grehl, the number to the fillmore county sheriffs office is 7 ... [Read More]
- 9:27:24, Apr 22nd 2013 - Cabtrom - Blah blah blah, garbage in garbage out! ... [Read More]
- 7:00:49, Apr 11th 2013 - Donald Pierce - Col. Stan Gudmundson hit most of the important nails squarly on the h ... [Read More]
- 12:44:54, Apr 4th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - My compliments to Ms. Hammer for giving us well-crafted "Rachel Rea ... [Read More]
- 5:09:06, Apr 3rd 2013 - truthiness - I see this is dated April 1. That explains it! ... [Read More]
- 12:04:33, Apr 3rd 2013 - Frank W. Hawthorne - Say WHAT?!? Stan's American-Pie [In SKY] is Falling--Not Again? ... [Read More]
- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
ROCHESTER ART CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
Wed, May 22nd, 2013
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Rochester, MN – Today Rochester Art Center announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
“It is important to recognize the sacrifices made by our service members and their families, and participation in the Blue Star Museums program is an opportunity for us to say ‘thank you’ to all the brave men and women who serve our country,” says Naura Webb, Director of Community Engagement, Marketing, and Design for Rochester Art Center. Webb continues, “This program has been so well received, we have chosen to offer free daily admission for military families year-round. As our exhibitions change with each season, this provides families multiple opportunities to engage with contemporary art that reflects the historical, social, political, and cultural context of our time.”
“Blue Star Museums is a collaboration between the arts and military communities,” said NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. “Our work with Blue Star Families and with more than 1,800 museums ensures that we can reach out to military families and thank them for their service and sacrifice.”
“Blue Star Museums is something that service members and their families look forward to every year and we are thrilled with the continued growth of the program,” said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Through this distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,800 museums across the United States, service members and their families can connect with our national treasures with this unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the country’s finest museums for free.”
This year, more than 1,800 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative, including more than 450 new museums this year. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer. The effor .....
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“It is important to recognize the sacrifices made by our service members and their families, and participation in the Blue Star Museums program is an opportunity for us to say ‘thank you’ to all the brave men and women who serve our country,” says Naura Webb, Director of Community Engagement, Marketing, and Design for Rochester Art Center. Webb continues, “This program has been so well received, we have chosen to offer free daily admission for military families year-round. As our exhibitions change with each season, this provides families multiple opportunities to engage with contemporary art that reflects the historical, social, political, and cultural context of our time.”
“Blue Star Museums is a collaboration between the arts and military communities,” said NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. “Our work with Blue Star Families and with more than 1,800 museums ensures that we can reach out to military families and thank them for their service and sacrifice.”
“Blue Star Museums is something that service members and their families look forward to every year and we are thrilled with the continued growth of the program,” said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Through this distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,800 museums across the United States, service members and their families can connect with our national treasures with this unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the country’s finest museums for free.”
This year, more than 1,800 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative, including more than 450 new museums this year. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer. The effor .....
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Flannery O’Connor Short Stories Produced for Stage
Tue, May 14th, 2013
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Art on Main - Opening reception
Mon, May 13th, 2013
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Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Twenty-seven colorful banners will grace Main Street in Zumbrota this summer. Each banner sports a photograph of an original work of art which has been donated for the project. The original art will be on view in various locations in town all summe
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Art on the Avenue
Mon, May 13th, 2013
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Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
The fourth annual Art on the Avenue celebration in the Slatterly Park neighborhood will be held this coming Saturday.
The event moves to a different block in the neighborhood each year. The 1000 block of Seventh Avenue SE will play host this year
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Minnesota State Arts Board announces partners in Arts Participation Grants
Mon, May 13th, 2013
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Posted in Arts & Culture
Saint Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota State Arts Board has awarded thirty-seven grants through the 2013 Partners in Arts Participation program. The grants will distribute $523,000 to human service organizations to support partnerships, with artists or
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Chester Bay releases Changes With The Midwest Moon
Mon, May 6th, 2013
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Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Chester Bay frontman Jake Bosben wants the band’s sophomore release to feel like a conversation between friends over a fire. With a songwriting style that speaks about things they are dealing with in life, their new album, Changes With The Midwest
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Honor Flight, One Last Mission
Mon, May 6th, 2013
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Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Inc. and Southeast Minnesota Honor Flight are proud to announce the exclusive showing of Honor Flight, One Last Mission. This movie is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War Two veterans and a Midwest
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Whiskey tasting
Mon, Apr 29th, 2013
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Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Irish Fest is delighted to announce the early presentation of our third annual Irish Whiskey Tasting in partnership with Apollo Liquors, May 18, 2013 at the Rochester Golf and Country Club. Back by popular demand this unique evening of Irish Enterta
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Mary Jane Alm Sings Now and Then
Tue, Apr 16th, 2013
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ZUMBROTA –Throughout the last 20 years, Mary Jane Alm has mesmerized audiences with her expressive voice, authentic songwriting and charming stage presence. Alm, backed by The Tex Pistols Band, will play at the Zumbrota State Theatre on Sat., April
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