December 19, 2023 • 10:30am
FluteSpiration Quartet
FluteSpiration Quartet is a professional flute ensemble dedicated to high quality chamber music performances for all types of audiences. With an exciting synergy of sound, FluteSpiration presents innovative programs for concerts and for community and educational events. They perform in a variety of settings reaching out to audiences of all ages using all members of the flute family: piccolo, c flute, wooden flute, alto flute, and bass flute. Drawing from repertoire covering a rich diversity of styles—Classic masters (including Mozart, Bach, Beethoven), French virtuosic literature (including Debussy and Rameau), Opera selections, popular music, Irish/Celtic favorites, Latin dances, Sacred, Ragtime, Jazz, Holiday—their programming offers something for everyone for every occasion.
November 14, 2023 • 10:30am
Catena String Quartet
The Catena String Quartet formed in 2022 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All dedicated musicians from an early age, they hold a particular love for chamber music. As it goes in the classical music world, they discovered many unknown connections between them. Because of all these connections they chose the name “Catena”, a Latin word meaning "a connected series or chain”.
Early inspirations for them have been “Woodworks” and “Last Leaf”, which are collections of folk tunes arranged for string quartet by the Danish String Quartet. They are proud to have performed selections of these works for the Danish American Institute in Minneapolis, and at a function for the Queen of Norway at the Four Seasons Hotel in Minneapolis.
Early inspirations for them have been “Woodworks” and “Last Leaf”, which are collections of folk tunes arranged for string quartet by the Danish String Quartet. They are proud to have performed selections of these works for the Danish American Institute in Minneapolis, and at a function for the Queen of Norway at the Four Seasons Hotel in Minneapolis.
October 17, 2023 • 10:30am
Randall Ferguson presents
The History & Evolution of the Guitar
Classical & flamenco guitarist Randall Ferguson will present a program on the evolution of the guitar, playing several guitars, both antique and modern, dating from 1785, 1830, 1850, 1898, and 1917, to present. Come see and hear this impressive display of beautiful instruments.
ON EXHIBIT
"Their Verse, Their Legend: There is no greater power on Earth than a wild story emerging from art"
Horse Photography by
Deb Lee Carson
ARTIST RECEPTION: Deb Lee Carson
Friday, October 6, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Starting at 7:00pm, Deb will talk about her ongoing work through Wild Lands Wild Horses, whose mission is to help raise awareness for America's Wild Horses through advocacy, education, film, art, rescue, and adoption. Deb has collaborated with filmmaker Jamie Baldanza to create a docuseries about America's Wild Horse. A one-hour viewing of the pilot episode of the docuseries will be shown.
Freewill Donations to Wild Lands Wild Horses and Friends of the Hastings Arts Center
will be welcomed and appreciated.
"My subject matter, the wild ones (horses) are wrapped in the silence of the vast, desert range, their freedom bound only to the next sip of water, the next nibble of forage, unfettered only by the relentless watch for rogue stallions, or where to lie down to give birth to new life. The silence of the wilds, it is hard to find in the cacophony of civilization." – Deb Lee Carson
Friday, October 6, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Starting at 7:00pm, Deb will talk about her ongoing work through Wild Lands Wild Horses, whose mission is to help raise awareness for America's Wild Horses through advocacy, education, film, art, rescue, and adoption. Deb has collaborated with filmmaker Jamie Baldanza to create a docuseries about America's Wild Horse. A one-hour viewing of the pilot episode of the docuseries will be shown.
Freewill Donations to Wild Lands Wild Horses and Friends of the Hastings Arts Center
will be welcomed and appreciated.
"My subject matter, the wild ones (horses) are wrapped in the silence of the vast, desert range, their freedom bound only to the next sip of water, the next nibble of forage, unfettered only by the relentless watch for rogue stallions, or where to lie down to give birth to new life. The silence of the wilds, it is hard to find in the cacophony of civilization." – Deb Lee Carson
September 26, 2023 • 10:30am
The Metro Brass Quintet
The Metro Brass Quintet kicks off our concert season by being our first Coffee Concert performance! They are also making their debut on the Hastings Arts Center stage. Please come to welcome them and enjoy a program of music for brass instruments and help the HAC to kick off the 2023-2024 concert season.
Next Exhibit: Summer 2023
"CAUTION: Wet Paint Showcase"
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Opening Reception
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:00-9:00pm 6 painters will paint live during the reception Stop in to support the Hastings Arts Community and watch paint dry! |
Beth Bacon
Jessie Eckroad
Sarah Hornisch
Margaret Rivard
Jen Silber
Dave Youngren
Jessie Eckroad
Sarah Hornisch
Margaret Rivard
Jen Silber
Dave Youngren
Beth Bacon
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Jessie Eckroad
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Sarah Hornisch
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Margaret Rivard
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Jen Silber
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David R. Youngren
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The Painting Exhibit will be on display all summer long!
Summer 2023 Driveway Tour
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Sunday-May 21, 2023
3:00pm
Free Faculty Recital
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR
Friday Night Jam Sessions
FREE to Attend & Participate
We are super excited to open our doors to the public to create a space where folks can come and play, sing or speak through creative avenues! AND, if that's not your thing, you can just show up to listen and enjoy the evening! Freewill donations (cash or check) to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center to help with utility costs are appreciated and encouraged!
Please see the list of confirmed dates so far and plan to join us at 7:00pm on select Fridays from October through May! |
October 14-Bluegrass/old time Night hosted by Rick Larson, banjo player
December 9-The Spoken Word & Holiday Sing-Along hosted by Mike Kelly of the HPAC Writers Group & Melyssa Rice of Blessings Academy January 13-Around the Piano with Sarah Lockwood (this is a change from the Jazz night--we hope to have a Jazz night later in the spring)-bring your sheet music to throw at Sarah and try out singing or playing a selection you have been wanting to share! No February Jam scheduled No Jam on March 31 (sorry!) April 21-Vocal Jazz Night hosted by Hastings High School's Accapella May 19-String Night! (this is a change from Jazz Night with Jonah Walt) |
SUNDAY Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
May 14, 2023
Anita Graef, cello
Described as a musician of “superb artistry” (Pasadena Now) who plays with “high energy and polish” (WQXR), cellist Anita Graef has earned recognition for her music making as an artist who is equally at home exploring traditional as well as contemporary works, along with a deep commitment to service, outreach and education.
Ms. Graef will be assisted by Sarah Lockwood on Piano
PROGRAM (subject to change):
Suite for Solo Cello, Gaspar Cassadó, 16’
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, Sergei Rachmaninoff, 6’
Song Without Words, Op. 109, Felix Mendelssohn, 4’
Beau Soir, L. 6, Claude Debussy, 2’30
Theme and Variations for Solo Cello (1887), J. Sibelius, 12’
Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor (1915), C. Debussy, 11’
Ms. Graef will be assisted by Sarah Lockwood on Piano
PROGRAM (subject to change):
Suite for Solo Cello, Gaspar Cassadó, 16’
- Preludio-Fantasia. Andante
- Sardana (danza). Allegro giusto
- Intermezzo e Danza Finale. Lento ma non troppo - Allegro marcato
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, Sergei Rachmaninoff, 6’
Song Without Words, Op. 109, Felix Mendelssohn, 4’
Beau Soir, L. 6, Claude Debussy, 2’30
Theme and Variations for Solo Cello (1887), J. Sibelius, 12’
Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor (1915), C. Debussy, 11’
- Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto
- Sérénade: Modérément et animé
- Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
May 9, 2023
The Eclectics present Inside Bluegrass
Inside Bluegrass is presented by The Eclectics, three experienced bluegrass players; Nick Martin, fiddle; Phil Nusbaum, banjo; John Bergquist, bass.
Have you ever wanted to know how a bluegrass band works? Don’t miss this unique presentation to learn anything and everything about bluegrass and the delivery of the music through intros, solo breaks, composing and arranging. Come find out what makes a bluegrass band click!
This concert is FREE to attend!
Have you ever wanted to know how a bluegrass band works? Don’t miss this unique presentation to learn anything and everything about bluegrass and the delivery of the music through intros, solo breaks, composing and arranging. Come find out what makes a bluegrass band click!
This concert is FREE to attend!
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
May 2, 2023 (rescheduled from April 18)
featuring Amos Lucidi, piano
Regarded as one of the most outstanding young Mexican musicians, Amos Lucidi has performed extensively as a soloist and in chamber groups in Mexico, Italy, France and the United Kingdom, participating in important festivals such as the International Festival of Mayan Culture and Merida Fest. He has been soloist on several occasions with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Yucatan. More recent appearances include recitals in venues such as St. James’s Piccadilly and the Old Royal Naval College in London, l’Eglise de Saint-Merry in Paris and Teatro Clitunno in Trevi, Italy. His playing has earned him a host of awards, scholarships, and recognition from various competitions.
--Amos is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance degree at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professor Alexander Braginsky. Before moving to Minnesota, he was Piano Professor and Collaborative Pianist at the Bachelor of Musical Arts of Escuela Superior de Artes de Yucatán (ESAY) in Merida, México, from which he obtained his B.A. in Musical Arts with honors in 2011.
--In September 2017 he obtained the title of Master of Arts in Piano Performance with Distinction at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, under the guidance of the internationally renowned pianists Mikhail Kazakevich and Peter Tuite.
--Music is a creative activity that makes us imagine a better world in order to create it. Amos believes that the experience of a live performance can touch our consciousness and change the way we look at the world, thus making us better human beings.
--Amos is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance degree at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professor Alexander Braginsky. Before moving to Minnesota, he was Piano Professor and Collaborative Pianist at the Bachelor of Musical Arts of Escuela Superior de Artes de Yucatán (ESAY) in Merida, México, from which he obtained his B.A. in Musical Arts with honors in 2011.
--In September 2017 he obtained the title of Master of Arts in Piano Performance with Distinction at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, under the guidance of the internationally renowned pianists Mikhail Kazakevich and Peter Tuite.
--Music is a creative activity that makes us imagine a better world in order to create it. Amos believes that the experience of a live performance can touch our consciousness and change the way we look at the world, thus making us better human beings.
SUNDAY Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
April 2, 2023
St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
March 21, 2023
featuring Artu Duo--Ruth Marshall, cello & Garret Ross, piano
Photo: Kat Larrea
--Based in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, pianist Garret Ross and cellist, Ruth Marshall are on the faculty of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, and are the co-directors of Florestan Chamber Music.
--After forming in 2011, Artu Duo completed a winter residency course on the Beethoven Sonatas and Variations for Cello and Piano at the Banff Centre in Canada. In 2012, Artu Duo traveled to the Aldeburgh Festival in England, where they completed a residency course on the chamber music of Brahms and Schumann. These immersive experiences sparked a deep love of the music of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann in Artu Duo, which has been the foundational repertoire for them ever since- not only as a duo, but as a piano trio, quartet, and quintet, when joined by colleagues. From that foundation, Artu Duo also enjoys performing contemporary and rarely-heard works, including works by historically marginalized composers, and works for mixed chamber ensemble.
--Artu Duo has toured extensively in the United States, playing concerts in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oregon, Montana, Washington, New York, California, Minnesota, and Louisiana. In both 2013 and 2016, Artu Duo played on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, which was broadcast live on WFMT. They performed on the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert Series in Saint Paul in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. And in 2016, they gave their debut at Carnegie Hall, playing a complete program in the Weill Recital Hall.
--Mr. Ross and Ms. Marshall are both committed teachers, and have enjoyed giving masterclasses and performing outreach concerts while on tour. Artu Duo community and educational performances have been presented by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, the Mineral Point Chamber Music Festival, Minnesota Public Radio, the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, and through the Britt Festival Education and Engagement resident artists program. These performances are tailored to the developmental stage of the students, and engage listeners on topics such as form, texture, meaning and expression, and rhythm, alongside relevant musical examples. Additionally, Artu Duo has given collegiate-level masterclasses at the Apollo Music Festival, the University of Louisiana, the State University of New York at New Paltz, Indiana State University, and Humboldt State University.
--After forming in 2011, Artu Duo completed a winter residency course on the Beethoven Sonatas and Variations for Cello and Piano at the Banff Centre in Canada. In 2012, Artu Duo traveled to the Aldeburgh Festival in England, where they completed a residency course on the chamber music of Brahms and Schumann. These immersive experiences sparked a deep love of the music of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann in Artu Duo, which has been the foundational repertoire for them ever since- not only as a duo, but as a piano trio, quartet, and quintet, when joined by colleagues. From that foundation, Artu Duo also enjoys performing contemporary and rarely-heard works, including works by historically marginalized composers, and works for mixed chamber ensemble.
--Artu Duo has toured extensively in the United States, playing concerts in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oregon, Montana, Washington, New York, California, Minnesota, and Louisiana. In both 2013 and 2016, Artu Duo played on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, which was broadcast live on WFMT. They performed on the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert Series in Saint Paul in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. And in 2016, they gave their debut at Carnegie Hall, playing a complete program in the Weill Recital Hall.
--Mr. Ross and Ms. Marshall are both committed teachers, and have enjoyed giving masterclasses and performing outreach concerts while on tour. Artu Duo community and educational performances have been presented by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, the Mineral Point Chamber Music Festival, Minnesota Public Radio, the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, and through the Britt Festival Education and Engagement resident artists program. These performances are tailored to the developmental stage of the students, and engage listeners on topics such as form, texture, meaning and expression, and rhythm, alongside relevant musical examples. Additionally, Artu Duo has given collegiate-level masterclasses at the Apollo Music Festival, the University of Louisiana, the State University of New York at New Paltz, Indiana State University, and Humboldt State University.
SUNDAY Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
March 12, 2023
Dr. Iva Ugrcic, flute & Satako Hayami, piano
The first time that Iva Ugrcic heard the flute, her world changed. Growing up in war-torn Serbia, she says the airy, delicate sounds of the instrument “transported her to another universe.” Now, Ugrcic is using her passion for music and her experiences in the field to be an advocate for other female musicians and creatives.
Continuing with our Sunday afternoon classical concert series, please join Iva Ugrcic and pianist Satako Hayami for their first visit to the Hastings Arts Center.
Continuing with our Sunday afternoon classical concert series, please join Iva Ugrcic and pianist Satako Hayami for their first visit to the Hastings Arts Center.
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
February 28, 2023
featuring Jeremy Hiniker - Guitar
Due to a conflict that is unavoidable, the duo concert for violin and guitar will now be a solo classical guitar concert performed by Jeremy Hiniker. Mr. Hiniker is no stranger to the Hastings Arts Center stage and we look forward to hosting him for a wonderful hour of beautiful music. Please read Mr. Hiniker's bio below.
Jeremy Hiniker is a classical guitarist from southern Minnesota with over 17 years of experience performing and teaching. Over the course of his music career, Jeremy has been fortunate to study with many gifted guitarists including world-renowned guitar virtuoso and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo, and Minneapolis Guitar Quartet members Wade Oden and Maja Radovanlija.
Throughout his education, Jeremy earned top marks as he received his AFA in Music with guitar emphasis at Normandale Community College, BFA in Classical Guitar Performance from UW-Milwaukee, and Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Minnesota. In addition, Jeremy has had the opportunity to perform for and learn from many notable and prizewinning guitarists such as Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Shin-Ichi Fukuda, Anton Baranov, Denis Azabagic and many more.
Aside from his educational pursuits, Jeremy also is an avid performer, performing solo and chamber music concerts as well as weddings, events and even yoga classes. These serve his mission in advocating for awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar; a mission he began as a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee.
Throughout his education, Jeremy earned top marks as he received his AFA in Music with guitar emphasis at Normandale Community College, BFA in Classical Guitar Performance from UW-Milwaukee, and Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Minnesota. In addition, Jeremy has had the opportunity to perform for and learn from many notable and prizewinning guitarists such as Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Shin-Ichi Fukuda, Anton Baranov, Denis Azabagic and many more.
Aside from his educational pursuits, Jeremy also is an avid performer, performing solo and chamber music concerts as well as weddings, events and even yoga classes. These serve his mission in advocating for awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar; a mission he began as a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee.
Artist Statement:
There is little debate over the existence of raw beauty found in nature. It is one of the few thoughts humans across the globe can agree on. Our planet is beautiful. But ask a thousand people why it’s beautiful, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. It’s diverse, living, cyclical, colorful, expansive, created, wild, powerful, intricate, balanced, connected, amazing, mysterious, and simple. Nature is many things, and we all gravitate to its calling in our own way. It gives us unique perspectives and appreciation for its beauty.
My work is an exploration of the profound appreciation I have for God’s creation. I use memories of nature to guide my work as I explore fundamental truths of beauty— accepting the notion that I will never replicate the full beauty of nature, but can only hope to capture the reasons why I return to it again and again.
There is little debate over the existence of raw beauty found in nature. It is one of the few thoughts humans across the globe can agree on. Our planet is beautiful. But ask a thousand people why it’s beautiful, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. It’s diverse, living, cyclical, colorful, expansive, created, wild, powerful, intricate, balanced, connected, amazing, mysterious, and simple. Nature is many things, and we all gravitate to its calling in our own way. It gives us unique perspectives and appreciation for its beauty.
My work is an exploration of the profound appreciation I have for God’s creation. I use memories of nature to guide my work as I explore fundamental truths of beauty— accepting the notion that I will never replicate the full beauty of nature, but can only hope to capture the reasons why I return to it again and again.
November 2022 - mid January 2023
Jason Daum
Artist Reception
Sunday, November 13, 2022
5:00pm
following the matinee concert scheduled for the same day!
The reception will conclude at 7:00pm
SUNDAY Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
February 12, 2023
CUMAR
Cumar, a new musical group based in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, brings together the complex and irresistible rhythms of West African drumming with the beautiful, flowing melodies of traditional Irish dance music. It features two master drummers from Guinea, West Africa, brothers Fodé and Alhassan Bangoura, and three well-known musicians from the Twin Cities Irish music scene: Laura MacKenzie on flute and vocals, Mary Vanorny on fiddle, and Sean Egan on clarinet.
The group, whose name means “confluence” in the Irish language, was created in 2020 and made its debut at the Irish Fair of Minnesota in August of 2021. It has received grants from the Irish Music and Dance Association and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and was selected to be one of the Southern Theater’s performance partners for the 2022-2023 season.
The group, whose name means “confluence” in the Irish language, was created in 2020 and made its debut at the Irish Fair of Minnesota in August of 2021. It has received grants from the Irish Music and Dance Association and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and was selected to be one of the Southern Theater’s performance partners for the 2022-2023 season.
SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT
Saturday-January 28th-7:00pm
The High 48s
Photo credit: JoJo Spencer
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Since forming in northeast Minneapolis in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude.
They’re a band with one foot in tradition and the other in the world of music today, and one of the very few who can find an overlooked bluegrass classic in a song by M. Ward or the Clash then throw down hard on a standard by Bill Monroe. For more info on the band check out thehigh48s.com |
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
January 24, 2023
featuring Jonah Walt-saxophone with Sarah Lockwood-piano
Jonah Walt, saxophone & Sarah Lockwood, piano will bring this classical music program to the Hastings Arts Center stage! Jonah Walt is currently a sophomore at UW Eau Claire, majoring in saxophone studies. Works on the program by Creston, Decruck, Demersseman, and other composers will be featured. A concert to warm your soul during this cold, winter season! Please come in person or join us on the live stream by clicking here!
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
POSTPONED to December 27, 2022
(originally scheduled for November 29)
"TRUMPET STEW"
featuring John Huth & Larry Prescott-trumpets with Sarah Lockwood-piano
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Please join John Huth and Larry Prescott on trumpets, and Sarah Lockwood on piano for this coffee concert. The program will feature a rich mix of trumpet duets throughout time from the Baroque era to today!
About the Performers:
John Huth has been performing throughout the Twin Cities area since 1987. John has performed with the Rochester and Duluth symphonies, the Aurora Brass Quintet, and most recently, the Compass Rose Brass along with recent performances here at the Arts Center with Carolyn Campfield and Sarah Lockwood.
Larry Prescott has been performing in the Twin Cities since 1991, and has performed with Minnesota Orchestra and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Larry last performed at the Hastings Art Center with the Compass Rose Brass, in 2020.
Sarah Lockwood received her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from DePauw University (Greencastle, IN), and her Masters of Music degree in Collaborative Piano at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). Sarah has held staff accompanist positions at Carleton College, Augsburg College and MacPhail Center for Music. She has collaborated with participants for various competitions such as The Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and NATS, and has also worked with singers for Minnesota Opera auditions and with saxophonists at the Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Camp in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. In Hastings, Minnesota where she lives, Sarah works closely with the Hastings Public Schools music programs and teaches private lessons. Sarah is the Director and Co-owner of Hastings Arts Center with her husband, Travis, who together, opened the center in 2015.
About the Performers:
John Huth has been performing throughout the Twin Cities area since 1987. John has performed with the Rochester and Duluth symphonies, the Aurora Brass Quintet, and most recently, the Compass Rose Brass along with recent performances here at the Arts Center with Carolyn Campfield and Sarah Lockwood.
Larry Prescott has been performing in the Twin Cities since 1991, and has performed with Minnesota Orchestra and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Larry last performed at the Hastings Art Center with the Compass Rose Brass, in 2020.
Sarah Lockwood received her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from DePauw University (Greencastle, IN), and her Masters of Music degree in Collaborative Piano at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). Sarah has held staff accompanist positions at Carleton College, Augsburg College and MacPhail Center for Music. She has collaborated with participants for various competitions such as The Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and NATS, and has also worked with singers for Minnesota Opera auditions and with saxophonists at the Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Camp in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. In Hastings, Minnesota where she lives, Sarah works closely with the Hastings Public Schools music programs and teaches private lessons. Sarah is the Director and Co-owner of Hastings Arts Center with her husband, Travis, who together, opened the center in 2015.
SUNDAY Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
November 13, 2022
Mirage Performing Arts performs "Verano"
MIRAGE Performing Arts will bring their performance titled “Verano,” a program of music for lovers. Pianist Rie Tanaka and cellist Jesse Nummelin will play a diverse music selection while ballet dancers Yuki Tokuda and Jarod Boltjes perform Tokuda’s theatrical, narrative choreography.
MIRAGE Performing Arts is a Twin-Cities based group of performing artists who create a new and authentic expression of Classical Music and Ballet through innovative collaboration, programing and choreography. From concert halls to city streets, museums, amphitheaters and online, they perform at a variety of spaces and mediums to reach wider audiences. Mirage Performing Arts were featured by StarTribune, Minneapolis Downtown Council, Compassion International, ParkTV St. Louis Park, and Citizens Independent Bank.
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
November 1, 2022
featuring Ruckus in the Bearbrush
Ruckus in the Bearbrush is an Appalachian band bringing music and stories from Scotch-Irish clans who immigrated to the Appalachian areas of the United States. We present how the clans' cultures collided with the mountain culture and impacted the melodies we still hear today. We play a range of Celtic, sea shanties, medleys, folk songs, and Appalachian melodies.
Our guitarist has spent multiple summers in the blue ridge mountains of Tennessee; the woodwinds and autoharpist spent 14 years traveling to the Ozark mountains of Missouri, and our string master pulls it all together with everything from mountain dulcimer to fiddle tunes. All come with stories of travel, tales from history, and inspire listeners with music and song.
Please come and join Ruckus in the Bearbrush for the first time on the HAC stage!
Our guitarist has spent multiple summers in the blue ridge mountains of Tennessee; the woodwinds and autoharpist spent 14 years traveling to the Ozark mountains of Missouri, and our string master pulls it all together with everything from mountain dulcimer to fiddle tunes. All come with stories of travel, tales from history, and inspire listeners with music and song.
Please come and join Ruckus in the Bearbrush for the first time on the HAC stage!
SATURDAY-October 15, 2022
7:30pm
Special Event
PRESENTS
This event is FREE, however Sod House would like audience members to make reservations. To reserve a seat, please go to the Sod House Theater website here. |
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Sod House Theater has teamed up with The University of Minnesota’s Center for Orphan Drug Research to develop a new production focused on bringing attention to those diagnosed with a rare disease. The collaboration will adapt the Greek tragedy, Philoctetes, to help a Upper Midwest audience gain greater awareness and deeper understanding of the medical, economic, psychological, and social challenges facing people with rare diseases. Kevin Kling, best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, has adapted the Greek story to a modern play about rare disease. The production will perform the show during the month of October in Minneapolis, Hastings, Morris, Rochester, Duluth, Prescott WI and Fargo ND. Tickets are required, reserve yours today. The performances are free, but seating is limited; so please only reserve the seats you will use. Tickets will all be available at the will call box office and a freewill offering is encouraged at the time of pick-up. Note that all venues require the audience members to wear a mask for the performances. |
Sod House Theater is a Minnesota nonprofit that combines community collaboration, relationship building, and theater arts to move people’s hearts and minds on issues that matter. We know firsthand the power of story and live theater to surface emotional truths that lead to deeper understanding of our shared humanity and our collective power to make a difference.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
October 11, 2022
featuring Amy Nam-harp
A confident and energetic performer, Twin Cities-based harpist Amy Nam has appeared as a soloist with the McGill Contemporary Ensemble, the Vanderbilt University Orchestra, and the Sewannee Summer Festival Orchestra. She holds a master’s degree in harp performance from McGill University, where she studied harp with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal harpist Jennifer Swartz, as well as a master’s degree in composition from the Eastman School of Music, where she studied harp with Kathleen Bride. She completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, where she studied harp with Marian Shaffer and graduated with first honors as the Blair School of Music Founder’s Medalist.
Nam has written a number of works both for the harp and other instrumental ensembles. Recently, Nam received funding through Chamber Music America’s Classical Commissioning program to write and perform a new piece with the Rochester, NY-based ensemble fivebyfive to be premiered this October. In 2018 Nam’s work Somewhere to Elsewhere, for harp and ensemble, was selected from nearly 700 entries for a BMI Student Composer Award. In 2020, she won the Lyra Society’s 7th Annual Costello Competition for Composition.
Nam is on faculty at Luther College in Decorah, IA, and teaches at Mt. Calvary Academy of Music in Excelsior, MN.
www.amynam.com
PROGRAM
The Pattern Wheel / Rachel Brandwein (b. 1983)
Minstrel’s Adieu to His Native Land / John Thomas (1826-1913)
“La Madone” by Caroline Lizotte
What a Wonderful World / George David Weiss and Bob Thiele arr. Paul Baker
Well Again / Amy Nam (b. 1994)
The Moldau / Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) trans. Hanuš Trneček (1858-1914)
Nam has written a number of works both for the harp and other instrumental ensembles. Recently, Nam received funding through Chamber Music America’s Classical Commissioning program to write and perform a new piece with the Rochester, NY-based ensemble fivebyfive to be premiered this October. In 2018 Nam’s work Somewhere to Elsewhere, for harp and ensemble, was selected from nearly 700 entries for a BMI Student Composer Award. In 2020, she won the Lyra Society’s 7th Annual Costello Competition for Composition.
Nam is on faculty at Luther College in Decorah, IA, and teaches at Mt. Calvary Academy of Music in Excelsior, MN.
www.amynam.com
PROGRAM
The Pattern Wheel / Rachel Brandwein (b. 1983)
Minstrel’s Adieu to His Native Land / John Thomas (1826-1913)
“La Madone” by Caroline Lizotte
What a Wonderful World / George David Weiss and Bob Thiele arr. Paul Baker
Well Again / Amy Nam (b. 1994)
The Moldau / Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) trans. Hanuš Trneček (1858-1914)
Blessings Academy of Arts and Music proudly presents a demo concert on Monday evening, October 10 at 7:00pm by our new harp teacher, Amy Nam. Ms. Nam plans to start teaching harp lessons at Hastings Arts Center in January 2023. Sample lessons may be taken before then.
Students of all ages who are interested in finding out more about harp lessons should plan to attend this FREE concert and meet Amy Nam. Ms. Nam will perform a program and then answer any questions about the instrument and lessons following the performance.
For questions, please email hastingsartscenter@gmail.com or call 651-437-4320.
ABOUT AMY NAM
To learn more about Amy Nam, please scroll down to read her biography under the October 11 concert info.
Students of all ages who are interested in finding out more about harp lessons should plan to attend this FREE concert and meet Amy Nam. Ms. Nam will perform a program and then answer any questions about the instrument and lessons following the performance.
For questions, please email hastingsartscenter@gmail.com or call 651-437-4320.
ABOUT AMY NAM
To learn more about Amy Nam, please scroll down to read her biography under the October 11 concert info.
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
October 4, 2022
featuring The Classic Brass Quintet
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Since 1983, the Classic Brass Quintet has performed music to suit all occasions. From the casual outdoor setting of a park concert to the more formal concert series venue, this quintet has played to appreciative audiences. The group has a large and varied repertoire, specializing in light classical music, Scandinavian brass music, and special jazz arrangements for quintet.
Members of the group have performed with the following organizations: Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, ”Prairie Home Companion” radio show, National Symphony, Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra, The United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own), Eastman Wind Ensemble, Yale Orchestra, Gustavus Adolphus College Band, University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, and various other professional and community ensembles, large and small. |
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
September 20, 2022
featuring Allyson Partin-horn & Sarah Lockwood-piano
Our Coffee Concert Series kicks off with a duo featuring Allyson Partin, French horn & Sarah Lockwood, Piano. This will be the first performance in concert as a duo, although Sarah & Allyson have performed and worked together in other ensembles and formats. Both Allyson and Sarah have performed in Rochester Symphony seasons, and both serve as music instructors for Blessings Academy of Arts and Music at Hastings Arts Center. Please come and help us kick off the HAC 2022-2023 season by attending this free concert! Works included on the program include Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Leonard Bernstein and William Grant Still.
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Allyson Partin
Sarah Lockwood
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
June 7, 2022
featuring Dolce Winds
Since 1995 Dolce Wind Quintet has been customizing and performing programs of classical and popular music for artists series, recitals, weddings, receptions, worship services, charity benefits, and other public and private events.
In December of 2013, Dolce was featured on Classical MPR’s Holiday Sampler broadcast hosted by Steve Staruch. Dolce also performed live on-air during MPR Day in Rochester, Minnesota, and for MPR’s Music Alive event hosted by Alison Young at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis.
Dolce Wind Quintet performs for The Schubert Club Courtroom Concert series in St. Paul each season and for the Munsinger/Clemens Gardens summer concert series in St. Cloud.
In December of 2013, Dolce was featured on Classical MPR’s Holiday Sampler broadcast hosted by Steve Staruch. Dolce also performed live on-air during MPR Day in Rochester, Minnesota, and for MPR’s Music Alive event hosted by Alison Young at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis.
Dolce Wind Quintet performs for The Schubert Club Courtroom Concert series in St. Paul each season and for the Munsinger/Clemens Gardens summer concert series in St. Cloud.
Sunday Matinee Concert
2:00pm CST
June 5, 2022
featuring The WolfGang
The WolfGang performs music from the era of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Its repertory includes works from the mid 18th century when the sons of J.S. Bach were active up to the music of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven and their contemporaries. Playing on musical instruments of the type that were used during Mozart’s life and in a style that “fits” that era, The WolfGang has been performing, recording, and touring for over 22 years. We play on classical era flute, strings, and keyboard. Like Mozart, who often played on a Viennese fortepiano by Johann Andreas Stein, Gail Olszewski, keyboardist for The WolfGang, plays a copy of a Stein fortepiano. Our three string players use violin, viola, violoncello and bows which are either from the 18th century or are carefully modeled after 18th century instruments. Flutist Paul Jacobson plays on modern replicas of flutes made by some of the great woodwind makers of the late 18th century.
FREE BONUS CONCERT
7:00pm CST
June 4, 2022
featuring pianist, Ivan Konev
We welcome back to the HAC Stage, Ivan Konev giving a FREE concert!
Ivan Konev was born in Ukraine and educated in Moscow where he completed his Bachelor degree in Piano performance from the Music College affiliated with the Moscow Conservatory and Master degree in Piano performance from Gnessin’s Music Academy. Upon his graduation he came to study piano and Liberal Arts at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In 2010 Ivan finished his Doctoral degree in Piano performance from the University of Minnesota.
As a soloist, Mr. Konev has won prizes in a number of international and local piano competitions, including the Andorra International Piano Competition, Corpus Christi International Piano Competition, Schubert Club Scholarship Competition, University of Minnesota School of Music Concerto Competition, and the Bell Scholarship Competition.
-An active performer in the United States and abroad, Ivan has appeared numerous times in solo and chamber music concerts in such venues as Embassy of the United States in Moscow, Great, Small and Rachmaninoff Halls of the Moscow Conservatory, Sundin Music Hall and Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis among others. As a chamber music collaborator, Dr. Konev performs regularly with faculty members of University of Minnesota School of Music, Hamline University amembers of the Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO.
-Dr. Konev is a member of the piano faculty at the University of Wisconsin -River Falls and St. Paul Conservatory of Music.
Dr. Konev's program will include:
Ukrainian Suite (12 min) by Igor Shamo (1925-1982)
Piano Sonata no. 2 (15 min) by Ned Rorem ( b. 1923)
6 Moments Musicaux op. 16 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
A freewill donation to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center is welcomed and appreciated!
Ivan Konev was born in Ukraine and educated in Moscow where he completed his Bachelor degree in Piano performance from the Music College affiliated with the Moscow Conservatory and Master degree in Piano performance from Gnessin’s Music Academy. Upon his graduation he came to study piano and Liberal Arts at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In 2010 Ivan finished his Doctoral degree in Piano performance from the University of Minnesota.
As a soloist, Mr. Konev has won prizes in a number of international and local piano competitions, including the Andorra International Piano Competition, Corpus Christi International Piano Competition, Schubert Club Scholarship Competition, University of Minnesota School of Music Concerto Competition, and the Bell Scholarship Competition.
-An active performer in the United States and abroad, Ivan has appeared numerous times in solo and chamber music concerts in such venues as Embassy of the United States in Moscow, Great, Small and Rachmaninoff Halls of the Moscow Conservatory, Sundin Music Hall and Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis among others. As a chamber music collaborator, Dr. Konev performs regularly with faculty members of University of Minnesota School of Music, Hamline University amembers of the Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO.
-Dr. Konev is a member of the piano faculty at the University of Wisconsin -River Falls and St. Paul Conservatory of Music.
Dr. Konev's program will include:
Ukrainian Suite (12 min) by Igor Shamo (1925-1982)
Piano Sonata no. 2 (15 min) by Ned Rorem ( b. 1923)
6 Moments Musicaux op. 16 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
A freewill donation to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center is welcomed and appreciated!
April and May will feature the Hastings Public Schools Student Art Show!!!
Coming February and March 2022...
An Affair of the Heart
Sheri Grube, artist
Meet the ArtistOpening Reception to "Meet the Artist" will be
Sunday, February 13, 2022 1:00-2:30pm |
Please visit Sheri Grube's website here.
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An Affair of the Heart, MN artist, Sheri Grube exhibits work inspired by her personal challenge of
dealing with chronic illness Dystonia. This collection offers an introspective look into what Sheri
lays on her heart.
Art is Sheri Grube's passion, and it provides an unexpected benefit: the act of painting often reduces
the tremors and muscle spasms she experiences due to dystonia, a neurological disorder. "When the
dystonia is bad, it's like a charley horse cramp in my neck or jaw that doesn't go away. It's there 24/7."
Since 2005 Grube has worked as a part-time visual artist and "full-time dystonia awareness advocate."
She is partnering with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to support research toward a
dystonia cure through sales of her work.
dealing with chronic illness Dystonia. This collection offers an introspective look into what Sheri
lays on her heart.
Art is Sheri Grube's passion, and it provides an unexpected benefit: the act of painting often reduces
the tremors and muscle spasms she experiences due to dystonia, a neurological disorder. "When the
dystonia is bad, it's like a charley horse cramp in my neck or jaw that doesn't go away. It's there 24/7."
Since 2005 Grube has worked as a part-time visual artist and "full-time dystonia awareness advocate."
She is partnering with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to support research toward a
dystonia cure through sales of her work.
annie young
December 5, 2021-January 29, 2022
something of the marvelous
award-winning acrylic topographist, annie young, showcases her recent work inspired by all things nature. unable to see her work, annie continues to ask those who view her paintings, “do you see what I feel?”
december 5th, 2021- january 29, 2022
meet the artist: december 11th
4pm-6pm (light refreshments provided)
Following the reception, make it a date night and attend a holiday show, Christmas on the Prairie, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets and more info here!
to learn more about annie visit: www.annieyoungarts.com
instagram: @annieyoungarts
award-winning acrylic topographist, annie young, showcases her recent work inspired by all things nature. unable to see her work, annie continues to ask those who view her paintings, “do you see what I feel?”
december 5th, 2021- january 29, 2022
meet the artist: december 11th
4pm-6pm (light refreshments provided)
Following the reception, make it a date night and attend a holiday show, Christmas on the Prairie, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets and more info here!
to learn more about annie visit: www.annieyoungarts.com
instagram: @annieyoungarts
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
May 24, 2022
featuring Carolyn Campfield, soprano, John Huth, trumpet
& Sarah Lockwood, piano
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As spring is upon us, Carolyn, John and Sarah look forward to performing selections that have renewed and restored their lives as performers coming out of the last two years of the pandemic. Works by Faure, Copland and Dougherty are planned.
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John Huth & Carolyn Campfield
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Sarah Lockwood
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FREE BONUS CONCERT
7:00pm CST
May 20, 2022-Friday
featuring DUO HARMONIA piano duo
Founded in 2008, Duo Harmonia (formerly the Başgöze-Pinto Piano Duo) have been performing regularly in and around the state of Minnesota, USA. They have frequently been invited to perform in concert series such as the MacPhail Center for Music Spotlight Series (Minneapolis, MN), Schubert Club Court Room Series (St. Paul, MN), Thursday Musical Artist Series (Twin Cities, MN), and Central Michigan University School of Music Alumni Concert Series (Mt. Pleasant, MI). Recipients of a MacPhail Artist Development Grant – funded by The McKnight Foundation – Duo Harmonia recorded their first CD, Harmonia, in 2018.
Duo Harmonia is a piano duo consisting of Turkish-American pianist Pınar Başgöze, and Portuguese-American pianist Susana Pinto. Their current project is Heart-Tales.
Duo Harmonia is a piano duo consisting of Turkish-American pianist Pınar Başgöze, and Portuguese-American pianist Susana Pinto. Their current project is Heart-Tales.
A freewill donation to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center is welcomed and appreciated.
DUO HARMONIA will be performing brand new pieces,
and selling their debut CD, Harmonia, at the concert.
DUO HARMONIA will be performing brand new pieces,
and selling their debut CD, Harmonia, at the concert.
Sunday Matinee Concert
2:00pm CST
May 15, 2022
featuring ANCIA Saxophone Quartet
Celebrated for its artistry, virtuosity, and exquisitely blended sound, the ANCIA Saxophone Quartet has delighted audiences throughout North America, Europe, and Asia for more than a quarter century. Dedicated to the creation and performance of new works for saxophone quartet, ANCIA works in collaboration with composers to premiere, perform, and record the music of our time. The ANCIA Saxophone Quartet is available for formal concerts, casual concerts, concerto appearances with orchestra and band, educational workshops and clinics, and multi-media collaborations with visual arts, dance, or theatre.
The ANCIA Saxophone Quartet is an Artist-Clinician Ensemble for the Conn-Selmer and Vandoren companies. Additional matching funding exists through the generous support of these corporate sponsors.
The ANCIA Saxophone Quartet is an Artist-Clinician Ensemble for the Conn-Selmer and Vandoren companies. Additional matching funding exists through the generous support of these corporate sponsors.
Saturday Night Concert
StellaRoma Duo
May 7, 2022
7:00pm CST
StellaRoma Duo
Greg Herriges – guitar, bouzouki, vocals
Michael Bissonnette – Drums and melodic percussion
Stella=star; Roma=gypsies. Two uniquely talented musicians combine ancient and future, East and West, into a stirring mix of “progressive world music” with experimental flavors. Greg Herriges plays (and sings into) his guitar and Greek bouzouki with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. Michael Bissonnette juggles an array of global percussion including cajon, frame drums, glockenspiel, and Aztec death whistle. The music ranges from ancient Mediterranean folk to Western pop, worldly surf-jazz, and high-energy all-of-the-above originals. You’ll hear unusual renditions of familiar tunes, and be treated to some of the most compelling new sounds.
Greg Herriges – guitar, bouzouki, vocals
Michael Bissonnette – Drums and melodic percussion
Stella=star; Roma=gypsies. Two uniquely talented musicians combine ancient and future, East and West, into a stirring mix of “progressive world music” with experimental flavors. Greg Herriges plays (and sings into) his guitar and Greek bouzouki with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. Michael Bissonnette juggles an array of global percussion including cajon, frame drums, glockenspiel, and Aztec death whistle. The music ranges from ancient Mediterranean folk to Western pop, worldly surf-jazz, and high-energy all-of-the-above originals. You’ll hear unusual renditions of familiar tunes, and be treated to some of the most compelling new sounds.
More about the Musicians of StellaRoma
Greg Herriges creates "whirled music" that mixes Asian and other world styles with progressive rock and Western classical influences. His primary instruments are the guitar and bouzouki (Greek lute). A virtuoso performer and award-winning composer, his music and writing have found international recognition. Greg is: a recipient of artist
fellowships and grants from the Bush and McKnight Foundations and the Metro Regional Arts Council; a soundtrack artist and music director for film and theater; and author of instructional music books for Hal Leonard Publishing, specializing in world music for guitar.
Michael Bissonnette’s varied musical career has taken him from Massachusetts to California to Minneapolis, where he has become one of the area’s most beloved drummers. He has mastered percussion instruments from around the world including the berimbau, cuica, and pandeiro from Brazil; the doumbek from the Middle East; thedjembe, log drums and caxixi from West Africa; the Irish bodhran; and the American drum kit. He has performed and recorded with: Katie McMahon (the original voice of Riverdance); Laura MacKenzie; Heart of the City; Boiled in Lead; Glen Helgeson/Axis Mundi; Louis and Clarke; and many others.
fellowships and grants from the Bush and McKnight Foundations and the Metro Regional Arts Council; a soundtrack artist and music director for film and theater; and author of instructional music books for Hal Leonard Publishing, specializing in world music for guitar.
Michael Bissonnette’s varied musical career has taken him from Massachusetts to California to Minneapolis, where he has become one of the area’s most beloved drummers. He has mastered percussion instruments from around the world including the berimbau, cuica, and pandeiro from Brazil; the doumbek from the Middle East; thedjembe, log drums and caxixi from West Africa; the Irish bodhran; and the American drum kit. He has performed and recorded with: Katie McMahon (the original voice of Riverdance); Laura MacKenzie; Heart of the City; Boiled in Lead; Glen Helgeson/Axis Mundi; Louis and Clarke; and many others.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
May 3, 2022
FLUTESPIRATION QUARTET is a vibrant professional flute ensemble dedicated to high quality chamber music performances. With an exciting synergy of sound, FluteSpiration presents innovative programs for concerts and for community and educational events, reaching out to audiences of all ages. Performances include: National Flute Association 2017 Convention, Thursday Musical Artist Series and Community Concerts, Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concerts, Fridays in the Valley Music Series, Music at Wayzata Concert Series, Augsburg College and Crown College Faculty Recitals, Upper Midwest Flute Association Flute Fest & Flute Choir Showcase, Twin Oaks Middle School, numerous senior living centers, church service playing and holiday music jobs. For more information and sample recordings visit our website: www.flutespiration.com |
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Sunday Matinee Concert
2:00pm CST
April 24, 2022
The mission of Heartland Marimba is to reach many audiences in order to support and advance the classical marimba art form, its music, and its composers and performers. This is accomplished through four components: community outreach, educational experiences, generating new repertoire, and opportunities for professionals.
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Heartland Marimba will be on tour this spring and Hastings Arts Center is one of their stops along the way! Please come for this amazing concert to support them as well as supporting the Friends of the Hastings Arts Center!
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
April 12, 2022
featuring Sonora Winds
SONORA WINDS was formed in 2016 with the goal of bringing accessible, lesser-known music to audiences through transformative performance experiences. Sonora wants their patrons to discover and re-discover works that are worth hearing, but got lost in the midst of standardized performance programs. The group embarked on a recording project supported in part by grants from the Polish American Institute of Minnesota, and the Twin Cities Polish Festival to bring to the forefront lesser-known and some never recorded chamber music by Polish composers. The project brought three different instrument combinations onto one recording. The CD has been released this fall 2019 by MSR Classics Discover label. Following the recording, the group concentrated on programming in different venues across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Also in the fall of 2019, Sonora was a recipient of a Travel Grant from University of Minnesota to tour Texas. At the same time, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council supported Sonora’s community engagement efforts through an Arts Project Support Grant to create a chamber concert series in retirement communities across St. Paul. Sonora Winds have been invited and performed at Chamber Music America’s Conference 2020 in NYC and International Double Reed Society Virtual Conference 2021.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
April 5, 2022
featuring Yuki Tokuda, dancer & Rie Tanaka, pianist from
MIRAGE Performing Arts presenting "Iridescent BLUE"
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MIRAGE Performing Arts (MPA) is a Twin-Cities based group of performing artists who create a new and authentic expression of Classical Music and Ballet through innovative collaboration, programming and choreography. MPA, believes that Classical Music and Ballet have the power to reach people’s hearts and transcend time and borders. From concert halls to city streets, museums, amphitheaters and online, they perform at a variety of spaces and mediums to reach wider audiences. MPA was featured by StarTribune, Minneapolis Downtown Council, Compassion International, and ParkTV St. Louis Park.
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
March 29, 2022
featuring The Paper Clips, a trombone quartet
The Paper Clips is a trombone quartet featuring the talents of Chris Allen, Brooklynne Audette, Ben Bussey and Lauren Husting.
The group will bring "Motown Trombone Sound", a program of Motown's greatest early hits, as well as its roots and the diaspora it influenced.
Doors open at 10:10 am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
If you are unable to come in person, you may catch the livestream on our Facebook page by clicking here.
The group will bring "Motown Trombone Sound", a program of Motown's greatest early hits, as well as its roots and the diaspora it influenced.
Doors open at 10:10 am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
If you are unable to come in person, you may catch the livestream on our Facebook page by clicking here.
The Paper Clips play "You are the Sunshine of My Life"
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
March 1, 2022
featuring Sara Langmead, pianist
Dr. Sara Langmead, pianist, brings to
the Hastings Arts Center
a program entitled
"Recognizing the Creative Genius of Women Composers"
--A Minnesota native, Dr. Sara Langmead made her orchestral debut at age 16 with the 3M Symphony Orchestra. She won first prizes in the MN Schubert Club and UW-Madison Concerto competitions at the collegiate level, studied with György Sebők for two summers at the Banff Centre, and in 1997 won first prize at the international SAI Competition. Dr. Langmead earned her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University where she studied piano for seven years with Yoheved Kaplinsky (current chair of the Juilliard Piano Department). Dr. Langmead taught piano at St. Mary’s College-MD, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and at Mercyhurst University-PA as Assistant Professor of Piano and Piano Department Director. Returning to Minnesota in 2004, Dr. Langmead built and operated a successful piano studio in Circle Pines.
--Dr. Langmead joined the Executive Board of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association in 2020 and currently serves on the Piano Education, Piano Contest, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion committees. She regularly presents clinics and workshops for teachers regarding piano technique, musical gesture, gender representation in piano literature, four-hand music by female composers, and Women Play Beethoven!, her lecture-recital highlighting the legacy and phenomenon of women who have recorded the complete piano sonata cycle of Beethoven. At the local and national level, Dr. Langmead performs as a piano soloist and chamber musician; this summer will mark her third year as artist-in-resident for the St. Paul based Tiny Porch Concert Series.
--Dr. Langmead specializes in teaching students the widely sought-after technique of her conservatory training. Her students benefit from a personable acumen accumulated while mentoring students of all ages and levels over a thirty-year career. She enriches the lives of her students and listeners by communicating passionate, creative, and academic insight through enthusiastic teaching, performance, studio class, adjudication, writing, and discussion.
--Dr. Langmead joined the Executive Board of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association in 2020 and currently serves on the Piano Education, Piano Contest, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion committees. She regularly presents clinics and workshops for teachers regarding piano technique, musical gesture, gender representation in piano literature, four-hand music by female composers, and Women Play Beethoven!, her lecture-recital highlighting the legacy and phenomenon of women who have recorded the complete piano sonata cycle of Beethoven. At the local and national level, Dr. Langmead performs as a piano soloist and chamber musician; this summer will mark her third year as artist-in-resident for the St. Paul based Tiny Porch Concert Series.
--Dr. Langmead specializes in teaching students the widely sought-after technique of her conservatory training. Her students benefit from a personable acumen accumulated while mentoring students of all ages and levels over a thirty-year career. She enriches the lives of her students and listeners by communicating passionate, creative, and academic insight through enthusiastic teaching, performance, studio class, adjudication, writing, and discussion.
Sunday Matinee Concert
3:00pm CST
February 13, 2022
featuring Dúo León, oboe & harp duo
Dúo León is a versatile oboe and harp ensemble based in the Twin Cities. The duo performs music by composers of multiple genres with a focus on new music by underrepresented composers. Dúo León has shared educational programs with classrooms across Minnesota and has shared their interactive musical story The Ugly Duckling by harpist and composer Alyssa Reit with libraries throughout Minnesota.
As a duo with a focus on new music, the ensemble is currently in the midst of a commissioning and recording project commissioning local composers to create new music based on the five National Park sites throughout Minnesota. The ensemble recently recorded Hidden Currents by MN composer Katherine Bergman which takes inspiration from the northernmost stretch of the Mississippi River during winter. Dúo León is working with WI composer Theresa Martin on their second “National Park” composition based on the St. Croix River during spring.
As trailblazers in the expansion of repertoire for oboe and harp duo, the ensemble enjoys premiering new music. In March of 2019 Dúo León premiered Ben Osterhouse’s Fancy Mouse at a Schubert Club Courtroom Concert. The duo was invited to premiere Hidden Currents at the 2020 International Double Reed Society Conference which was cancelled due to the pandemic and will now premiere Bergman’s piece in January of 2022. The ensemble will premiere One Way to Hear the Snow by MN composer Libby Larsen in February of 2022 in Winona, MN at the Marine Art Museum.
Besides playing beautiful music together, the duo enjoys spending time with their families in the Twin cities; they have three little girls between the two of them. They enjoy travel, are constantly educating themselves in various capacities, and they both love spending time outdoors!
As a duo with a focus on new music, the ensemble is currently in the midst of a commissioning and recording project commissioning local composers to create new music based on the five National Park sites throughout Minnesota. The ensemble recently recorded Hidden Currents by MN composer Katherine Bergman which takes inspiration from the northernmost stretch of the Mississippi River during winter. Dúo León is working with WI composer Theresa Martin on their second “National Park” composition based on the St. Croix River during spring.
As trailblazers in the expansion of repertoire for oboe and harp duo, the ensemble enjoys premiering new music. In March of 2019 Dúo León premiered Ben Osterhouse’s Fancy Mouse at a Schubert Club Courtroom Concert. The duo was invited to premiere Hidden Currents at the 2020 International Double Reed Society Conference which was cancelled due to the pandemic and will now premiere Bergman’s piece in January of 2022. The ensemble will premiere One Way to Hear the Snow by MN composer Libby Larsen in February of 2022 in Winona, MN at the Marine Art Museum.
Besides playing beautiful music together, the duo enjoys spending time with their families in the Twin cities; they have three little girls between the two of them. They enjoy travel, are constantly educating themselves in various capacities, and they both love spending time outdoors!
An Affair of the Heart
"Meet the Artist" Reception
featuring Sheri Grube
Sunday, February 13, 2022 1:00-2:30pm
Before attending the Sunday Matinee Concert at 3:00pm, stop in to meet Sheri Grube and view her exhibit,
"An Affair of the Heart." More info about Ms. Grube's exhibit can be found here.
"An Affair of the Heart." More info about Ms. Grube's exhibit can be found here.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
February 8, 2022
featuring the Above Average Tuba Quartet
The main hall of the H.A.C. will be BOOMING with the sound of the Tuba and Euphonium on Tuesday, Feb. 8. We’re proud to welcome the “Above Average Tuba Quartet” to our FREE Tuesday Coffee Concert stage!
Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
The quartet presents a program that includes everything from Classical and Opera selections to Top 40 Hits of the 50’s and 60’s – featuring: Lee Dummer on the Euphonium, Ben Bussey on the Euphonium, Gary Bird on the Tuba and
Roger Gomoll on the Tuba!
If you are unable to come in person, you may catch the livestream on our Facebook page by clicking here.
Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
The quartet presents a program that includes everything from Classical and Opera selections to Top 40 Hits of the 50’s and 60’s – featuring: Lee Dummer on the Euphonium, Ben Bussey on the Euphonium, Gary Bird on the Tuba and
Roger Gomoll on the Tuba!
If you are unable to come in person, you may catch the livestream on our Facebook page by clicking here.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
December 14, 2021
featuring Julie Ann Greif-soprano, John Sassaman-horn
Sarah Lockwood-piano
Julie Ann Greif
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Sarah Lockwood
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John Sassaman
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Please join Julie Ann Greif, Sarah Lockwood, and John Sassaman for a FREE COFFEE CONCERT as they perform chamber music for soprano, French horn and piano. Works included on the program are by the composers Schubert, Mozart, Saint-Saens and F. Strauss, as well as a few holiday tunes for the season!
Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
Art Reception before the Show from 4:00-6:00pm
There will be an artist reception from 4:00-6:00pm featuring Annie Young! Come to the HAC to meet Annie and view her work! Make it a date night! Perhaps grab some dinner in between at one of our fine Hastings establishments downtown! Then come back for the holiday show! For more info on Annie Young's exhibit, click here!
Facing America: An Exhibition of Immigrant Portraits
by Joe Burns
October 5-November 30, 2021
Opening Reception: Friday, November 12, 2021 6:30-9:00pm
Artist talk scheduled for 7:30pm
Artist talk scheduled for 7:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!!!
Friday night, November 26th
Dinner & A Show
18+
Comedian and Magician, David Harris, comes to the Hastings Arts Center for a night of food, drink, laughter and magic! Looking for something to do the night after Thanksgiving? Bring yourself and your out-of-town guests for a night of food, drink, comedy and magic. Cocktails start at 6pm with Dinner at 6:30. After a wonderful meal catered by Hastings Public House, laugh it up with David Harris, Comedian and Magician, as he’s sure to entertain you with loads of good fun! Adults 18 and up only please. |
DAVID HARRIS - Headliner
David Harris is a nationally touring, Midwest Emmy Award-winning comedian, magician, actor, and host who has entertained audiences for over 20 years. With 2000+ live performances, Harris regularly appears at top clubs, colleges, corporate events, theaters, alternative rooms and other elite venues across the U.S. and Canada. Most notably, Harris has performed at the New York Comedy Club in New York, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Goodnight's Comedy Club in Raleigh, and at the Hollywood Improv Lab in Los Angeles. Harris has also worked with the legendary Louie Anderson, Bobby Slayton, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Amir K., and Ben Bailey, to name a few. David's comedy special "Recalculating" is available on Dry Bar Comedy - one of the world's top clean comedy sites. For information about David Harris, please visit his website www.davidharrislive.com Ben Marcotte - Opener Ben Marcotte is originally from rural Minnesota but moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to further pursue standup comedy. Since then, he's performed across the Upper Midwest to rave reviews. He's the type of guy that you have probably seen many times before, but never had the inclination to talk to. Marcotte blends stories of past life experiences with whimsical observations that leave audiences wanting more. |
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
November 2, 2021
featuring Thi Ngoc Dao Vu
Vietnamese Traditional Music of Minnesota
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Ms. Thi Vu was born into a traditional musical family in Vietnam, and began music when she was 3 years old.
From the age of 10, Ms. Vu started studying music at the Music Conservatory of Saigon, Vietnam. She specializes in the performance of four instruments: đàn tranh zither, đàn bầu monochord, đàn tam thập lục dulcimer, and đàn tr’ưng bamboo xylophone . As a professional musician, she has performed widely in Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, Hawaii, Virginia, Texas, and Minnesota. She has also had extensive experience as an educator and served as a music instructor at Saigon South International School for over eight years. |
Since 2018, Ms. Vũ has lived in Minnesota, and founded the Vietnamese Traditional Music of Minnesota non-profit organization to promote the culture of Vietnam through art and music.
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Ms. Vu has degrees in the following areas:
Master of Arts Administration Central Queensland University, Australia Bachelor of Music (Education and Performing Art) Music Conservatory of Saigon, Vietnam Bachelor of Teaching Language University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VN |
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
October 19, 2021
featuring Susan Miranda, oboe & Brian Handeland, saxophone--The BS Project
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The BS Project featuring oboist, Susan Miranda and saxophonist, Brian Handeland, will bring their program “Hues and Views”, performing a variety of color and art themed music by local composers Dan Nass, Katherine Bergman, and Jonathan Posthuma, as well as music by NY-native composer Sy Brandon and Japanese composer Yu Tsuruku.
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Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and brownies provided. Please bring a mask.
Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert.
Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert.
Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
Sunday Matinee Concert
(Our newest series!)
3:00pm CST
October 3, 2021
featuring Ji Young Lee, piano
To view Ji Young Lee's YouTube channel, click here.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
September 21, 2021
featuring Greg Herriges, guitar
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Greg Herriges returns to the HAC stage to kickoff the 2021-2022 concert season at HAC!
Greg plays an eclectic mix of original and traditional world (“whirled”) music on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a dazzling approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. A virtuoso performer and award-winning composer, his music and writing have found international acclaim. Greg was selected to receive the 2009-10 Bush Artist Fellowship for Music Composition, which speaks volumes for his artistry and dedication to his music. With a background in progressive rock and fingerstyle guitar, Greg studied ethnomusicology (traditional World music), working with masters of Indian classical music, Chinese pipa, and Indonesian gamelan. Mixing those influences with his own acoustic sensibilities, he puts new spins on everything from Turkish folk and Bollywood film music to Japanese koto tunes and surf-rock. His full group includes tabla and world percussion — but he is equally at home “letting one guitar play him.” |
Doors open at 10:00am with coffee and treats. Audience members may enjoy the art gallery before and after the concert. Cash or Check donations to Friends of the Hastings Arts Center are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
MAIN EVENT CONCERT featuring
The Roe Family Singers
Saturday-July 17, 2021
7:00pm
Join us during Rivertown Days weekend for an indoor, air-conditioned concert! We are welcoming back The Roe Family Singers to our stage. They keep coming back to Hastings so they must like us and our wonderful town. We certainly like to have them perform in our space!
Although this concert is FREE, we welcome and appreciate any donations to our NEW Non-Profit, Friends of the Hastings Arts Center.
Bonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.
Featuring banjo, Autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They’ve shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, Jesse McReynolds, the Grascals, Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur, Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, and John McEuen & John Carter Cash. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World’s Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair; in 2016 won the title of Entertainers of the Year from BMAI; in 2017, Kim won the clogging competition at the Old-Time Music & Ozark Heritage Festival, held in West Plains, MO; in 2018, won both Entertainers of the Year and Album of the Year from BMAI; and in 2019, won Best Band, Best Band Overall, and Entertainers of the Year from BMAI.
The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.
Although this concert is FREE, we welcome and appreciate any donations to our NEW Non-Profit, Friends of the Hastings Arts Center.
Bonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.
Featuring banjo, Autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They’ve shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, Jesse McReynolds, the Grascals, Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur, Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, and John McEuen & John Carter Cash. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World’s Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair; in 2016 won the title of Entertainers of the Year from BMAI; in 2017, Kim won the clogging competition at the Old-Time Music & Ozark Heritage Festival, held in West Plains, MO; in 2018, won both Entertainers of the Year and Album of the Year from BMAI; and in 2019, won Best Band, Best Band Overall, and Entertainers of the Year from BMAI.
The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.
SUNDAY MATINEE CONCERT (FREE)-In person and Live streaming
3:00pm CST
July 11, 2021
featuring Benjamin Cold-saxophone
Assisted by Sarah Lockwood-piano
Returning to the Hastings Arts Center Stage is saxophonist Benjamin Cold who will be providing a diverse program of saxophone works to delight you on a Sunday afternoon!
The concert is FREE. Donations to our new non profit, Friends of the Hastings Arts Center, are welcomed and appreciated!
Live stream of the concert link HERE.
The concert is FREE. Donations to our new non profit, Friends of the Hastings Arts Center, are welcomed and appreciated!
Live stream of the concert link HERE.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am CST
July 6, 2021
featuring Natalia Moiseeva-violin & Ivan Konev-piano
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Natalia Moiseeva and Ivan Konev established their duo in Moscow in 1998. Their vast repertoire includes pieces from all time periods and epochs. Please come to enjoy this next concert featuring a rich program of works by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and American composers John Corigliano and Aaron Copland. Streaming link HERE
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MAIN EVENT CONCERT-Date Changed
Saturday-May 15, 2021 at 7:00pm
featuring
Kangwoo Jin, classical pianist
The Hastings Public Schools Art Department presents...
Student Spring 2021 Art Show
Please take a moment to view the work of the talented young artists from Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School! Thank you! Teachers: Kendra Berg, Bert Casperson, Jill Gandrud, & Khendra Johnson
Click the link below!
Click the link below!
Tuesday Coffee Concert (free)
April 13, 2021
10:30am
featuring Jeremy Hiniker-classical guitar
(this concert will also be live streamed)
Jeremy Hiniker is a classical guitarist and teacher from southern Minnesota. He is a recent graduate of UW-Milwaukee where he studied with guitar virtuoso Rene Izquierdo, and is currently pursuing his Master of Music degree at the University of Minnesota while working as the teaching assistant to Maja Radovanlija. Over the course of his music career, Jeremy has developed a varied repertoire from baroque to contemporary, including music from Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and more, providing a delightful blend of musical tastes that are sure to please any audience.
Tuesday Coffee Concert (free)
April 6, 2021
10:30am
featuring the Minnesota Horn Quartet
(this concert will also be live streamed)
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Emerging as one of the Midwest’s premiere brass ensembles, the Minnesota Horn Quartet (MNHQ) was founded in 2017 by Allyson Partin, William Eisenberg, Matthew Renz, and N. Jennings White. The members are freelancers, having played with nearly every professional music ensemble in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Duluth Superior Symphony, Rochester Symphony, Mankato Symphony, The Guthrie Theater and The Chanhassen Dinner Theater; and have nearly 80 years of playing experience between them. The ensemble prides itself on its flexibility of performance, being as comfortable in recitals and outreach settings, as they are at events, weddings, or the occasional beer hall. While MNHQ plays the classics, both major works and transcriptions, they also explore jazz and popular music as part of their mission to expand the repertoire of horn quartet music, as well as showcase the versatility of their ensemble.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)-Live Video Premiere
10:30am CST
March 16, 2021
featuring Paige Thaler-violin
Assisted by Sarah Lockwood-piano & Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara-violin
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)-Live Video Premiere
10:30am
February 9, 2021
The Magic of Music & Art
featuring David Cook-painter & Sarah Lockwood-pianist
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)-Live Video Premiere
10:30am
January 26, 2021
featuring Hastings, Minnesota's own--BOK CHOY
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)-Live Video Premiere
10:30am
October 27, 2020
featuring Jacob Meyer, clarinet & Matthew Harikian, piano
Clarinetist, Jacob Meyer and Pianist, Matthew Harikian, will present a concert regarding the environment. Some of the pieces on the program are explicitly environmental and some are more subtly related. It is the performers' hope that this music will inspire us all to enjoy and appreciate the nature around us every day, and to recognize the seriousness of the climate crisis and the action we must take to save our planet.
Regarding the Environment
The program:
Cantilene, Louis Cahuzac
Voices of Trees, Rachel Matthews
Cinco Bocetos, Roberto Sierra
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Alice Mary Smith
Cantilene, Louis Cahuzac
Voices of Trees, Rachel Matthews
Cinco Bocetos, Roberto Sierra
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Alice Mary Smith
This coffee concert will be pre-recorded and then premiered live at the scheduled Tuesday morning time! We will open the Hastings Arts Center for those who would like to view in person the premiere of the concert video 'a la movie style' on the screen when it premieres live! Please reserve your HAC seat today!
Jake Meyer is a performer and teacher in the Twin Cities and has been the principal clarinetist of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra since 2016. He has performed with the Round Top Music Festival, the Northern Lights Music Festival, the Lied Society, and was a featured soloist with the St. Olaf Orchestra after winning the Tour Soloist and Senior Soloist competitions. Jake believes in performing the works of living and underrepresented composers and strives to create concert programs that inspire dialogue, community, and social change.
-As a private instructor, Jake has worked with students of all ages and abilities and maintains a large private studio across the Twin Cities, including his teaching through the Hastings Arts Center. He is a regular clinician with local band programs and has successfully coached students to positions in the Minnesota and Florida All-State Bands, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, and music degrees at UW-Eau Claire and Concordia College-Moorehead. -Jake holds his Bachelor's of Music degree from St. Olaf College and his Master's of Music degree from Florida State University. Away from the clarinet, Jake enjoys reading, swimming and exploring sustainable living. https://jakemeyerclarinet.com/teaching/. |
A native of Fresno, California, Matthew Harikian has performed throughout Minnesota and California and has given concerto performances with the Lompoc Pops, Opera San Louis Obispo, and Buffalo Community orchestras. Matthew holds top prizes from the Minnesota Music Teacher Association’s Young Artist competition, the Schubert Club competition, the Glendale competition, and the Sylvia Ghiglieri competition in Turlock, CA. He currently teaches music theory at St. Olaf College and
piano at the Hastings Arts Center. -Matthew has participated in Pianofest in the Hamptons, a prestigious summer festival in East Hampton, NY which involved performing and studying with other international pianists, as well as the Meadowmount School of Music, where he performed as a chamber and solo pianist. Sharing an equal interest in both performance and academia, he hopes for his future career to include teaching and researching in the field of music theory while also performing both solo and chamber music. -Matthew has previously studied with Lydia Artymiw, Kent McWilliams,and Arlene Steffen. He holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Theory. |
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
10:30am
September 29, 2020 (rescheduled due to Covid-19)
Artu Duo--featuring Ruth Marshall, cello & Garret Ross, piano
UPDATE:
This event is definitely happening!!! We hope you can come to this live in-person event. Seating is limited to 50 guests, so please reserve your FREE spot today so we have an accurate idea on numbers and can plan ahead!
FYI we are still accepting donations for our ongoing piano fund. When you reserve your concert seat, there is also an option to contribute. Thank you for your support in attending this concert so we can move forward with other events as we are able.
This event is definitely happening!!! We hope you can come to this live in-person event. Seating is limited to 50 guests, so please reserve your FREE spot today so we have an accurate idea on numbers and can plan ahead!
FYI we are still accepting donations for our ongoing piano fund. When you reserve your concert seat, there is also an option to contribute. Thank you for your support in attending this concert so we can move forward with other events as we are able.
Photo: Bernard Brockmann
September 25th at 7:00pm
Pickin' on the Porch with Richard Kriehn and the Roe Family Singers
Bluegrass at it's best out on the porch!
Richard Kriehn a Minnesota based multi-instrumentalist known for his work performing in the "House Band" on Prairie Home Companion joins up with the Roe Family Singers for some toe tapping fun on the front porch of the Hastings Arts Center. This will be the Roe Family Singers third engagement at the Hastings Arts Center as we look forward to some more of their roots music from down home Iowa. This event will be socially distanced outdoors so seating is limited (tickets available on Eventbrite only no tickets at the entrance). Guests are requested to wear masks for all of our protection. Donations appreciated to support the artists and the ongoing work at the Hastings Arts Center.
Richard Kriehn a Minnesota based multi-instrumentalist known for his work performing in the "House Band" on Prairie Home Companion joins up with the Roe Family Singers for some toe tapping fun on the front porch of the Hastings Arts Center. This will be the Roe Family Singers third engagement at the Hastings Arts Center as we look forward to some more of their roots music from down home Iowa. This event will be socially distanced outdoors so seating is limited (tickets available on Eventbrite only no tickets at the entrance). Guests are requested to wear masks for all of our protection. Donations appreciated to support the artists and the ongoing work at the Hastings Arts Center.
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Peter Mak Art Exhibition 2020 – A Retro
April/May
Temple Street
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Artist’s Statement – Peter Mak, Jan 2020
I wish to thank the Hastings Arts Center for this wonderful opportunity to exhibit some of my artwork. In my thirty some years of teaching art, I have had the pleasure to share my interest in: oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramics, printmaking, drawing and digital photography. Many of my earlier (1970 – 1990) three-dimensional works (ceramics) were intended to be humorous, funky and Pop Art related. Some of my lithograph and intaglio prints helped illustrate these sculptural objects. Working with the human figure has also been satisfying and I enjoy teaching life drawing classes. There was a time when I did my doctoral research on urban space and about men’s pursuits in city dwellings. Digital photography, mixed-media drawings and installation became an effective means of expression for me. My more recent interest in art making has returned to the beautiful medium of watercolor, its washes, spirit, economy and simplicity. I take inspiration from my recent travels to the mountainous regions of Tibet (Shangri-La) where I experienced the beautiful landscape, people, their religion, culture, architecture, clothing and colors. After retirement from University of Wisconsin in mid 2019, I returned to Hong Kong – my birthplace and took in a little of the unrest happening there. A digital photo printout painted in watercolor is one of my latest
experiments. Thank you!
I wish to thank the Hastings Arts Center for this wonderful opportunity to exhibit some of my artwork. In my thirty some years of teaching art, I have had the pleasure to share my interest in: oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramics, printmaking, drawing and digital photography. Many of my earlier (1970 – 1990) three-dimensional works (ceramics) were intended to be humorous, funky and Pop Art related. Some of my lithograph and intaglio prints helped illustrate these sculptural objects. Working with the human figure has also been satisfying and I enjoy teaching life drawing classes. There was a time when I did my doctoral research on urban space and about men’s pursuits in city dwellings. Digital photography, mixed-media drawings and installation became an effective means of expression for me. My more recent interest in art making has returned to the beautiful medium of watercolor, its washes, spirit, economy and simplicity. I take inspiration from my recent travels to the mountainous regions of Tibet (Shangri-La) where I experienced the beautiful landscape, people, their religion, culture, architecture, clothing and colors. After retirement from University of Wisconsin in mid 2019, I returned to Hong Kong – my birthplace and took in a little of the unrest happening there. A digital photo printout painted in watercolor is one of my latest
experiments. Thank you!
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
May 26, 2020--10:30am--ONLINE LIVE PREMIERE
Jeremy Hiniker, classical guitar
For your convenience, you can view Mr. Hiniker's scheduled program by downloading a PDF of it below.
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Jeremy Hiniker is a classical guitarist and teacher from the tiny town of Truman in southern Minnesota. His passion for music began with the alto saxophone in his school’s concert band and eventually led him to picking up and teaching himself to play the electric guitar. After a few years of playing in a band and performing across greater Minnesota, he decided to begin his formal guitar training under Wade Oden (Minneapolis Guitar Quartet) at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN, in 2013. During these years, he earned top marks and scholarships from the college before graduating summa cum laude with his Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
Jeremy continued on to UW-Milwaukee where he recently graduated, earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in classical guitar performance under world-renowned guitar virtuoso and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo. Apart from his studies, he was also a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee to promote awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar. In addition, he was a frequent performer across the greater Milwaukee area, performing in churches, coffee shops, and even yoga studios. He also taught privately and at the Academy of Performing Arts in Franklin and Oak Creek, WI.
Jeremy is continuing his studies as he pursues a Master of Music degree at the University of Minnesota, as the teaching assistant to Maja Radovanlija. In addition, Jeremy maintains an active performing schedule and teaches at Inspiration Performing Arts Center in Mahtomedi, MN.
Career highlights include masterclasses with prizewinning guitarists, Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Denis Azabagic, Eva Beneke, Isaac Bustos, Julia Malischnig, Kithara Duo, Shin-Ichi Fukuda and more. He has also had private lessons with John Dearman, Matt Palmer, Tariq Harb, Dariusz Kupinski, Olga Amelkina-Vera and Anton Baranov. He has also attended classical technique workshops by Grammy winning guitarists William Kanengiser and Ana Vidovic, as well as Irina Kulikova, Xuefei Yang, Marc Teicholz, Chris Stell, Francisco Bernier, Tilman Hoppstock, Marco Santor, Aleksandr Tsiboulski and Fabio Zanon.
Jeremy is available for public and private concerts, yoga classes, and guitar lessons.
Jeremy continued on to UW-Milwaukee where he recently graduated, earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in classical guitar performance under world-renowned guitar virtuoso and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo. Apart from his studies, he was also a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee to promote awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar. In addition, he was a frequent performer across the greater Milwaukee area, performing in churches, coffee shops, and even yoga studios. He also taught privately and at the Academy of Performing Arts in Franklin and Oak Creek, WI.
Jeremy is continuing his studies as he pursues a Master of Music degree at the University of Minnesota, as the teaching assistant to Maja Radovanlija. In addition, Jeremy maintains an active performing schedule and teaches at Inspiration Performing Arts Center in Mahtomedi, MN.
Career highlights include masterclasses with prizewinning guitarists, Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Denis Azabagic, Eva Beneke, Isaac Bustos, Julia Malischnig, Kithara Duo, Shin-Ichi Fukuda and more. He has also had private lessons with John Dearman, Matt Palmer, Tariq Harb, Dariusz Kupinski, Olga Amelkina-Vera and Anton Baranov. He has also attended classical technique workshops by Grammy winning guitarists William Kanengiser and Ana Vidovic, as well as Irina Kulikova, Xuefei Yang, Marc Teicholz, Chris Stell, Francisco Bernier, Tilman Hoppstock, Marco Santor, Aleksandr Tsiboulski and Fabio Zanon.
Jeremy is available for public and private concerts, yoga classes, and guitar lessons.
Sunday-April 26, 2020
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
March 24, 2020--10:30am
Hannah Flowers, harp
Hannah Flowers returns to the HAC stage to perform. Ms. Flowers is an award winning Traditional singer and harpist from St. Paul, Minnesota. Classically trained from a young age, she discovered Traditional Irish music as a teenager. Known for her sensitive and lyrical accompaniment of songs as well as her syncopated and rhythmic accompaniment of dance tunes, Hannah enjoys exploring the full depth of traditional Irish music and song.
DUE TO THE RECENT COVID-19 VIRUS, this concert will only be given through a LIVE FEED via Facebook. For those patrons who do not access Facebook, the video will be put on our Video Page on our website at a later date. Ms. Flowers is planning to give the concert for now, however based on developments, we may opt to postpone the concert to a later date. Please stay tuned.
Photo: Jennings Photo
DUE TO THE RECENT COVID-19 VIRUS, this concert will only be given through a LIVE FEED via Facebook. For those patrons who do not access Facebook, the video will be put on our Video Page on our website at a later date. Ms. Flowers is planning to give the concert for now, however based on developments, we may opt to postpone the concert to a later date. Please stay tuned.
Photo: Jennings Photo
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
March 10, 2020--10:30am
Karen Beacom, Soprano & Sarah Lockwood, piano
Karen Beacom, Soprano, returns for a second performance at Hastings Arts Center, joined by pianist Sarah Lockwood. The musical program will include something for everyone, whether you are a classical music enthusiast, a musical theater aficionado, or enjoy a good ballad or two! Come and enjoy. Coffee and treats provided. Doors open at 10:00am!
KAREN HUGHES BEACOM--With a voice and stage presence described as “warm and lyrical with a lot of dramatic power” by the Omaha World Herald, Karen Hughes Beacom has made a name for herself on the opera and concert stage. A Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Finalist, her career has crossed borders, with international performances at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, China as the soprano soloist in Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Tianjin Symphony and as the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro under the baton of Joseph Rescigno in Novafeltria, Bellaria an Sant’Archangelo, Italy. Karen performs regularly with the Sault Symphony in Ontario, Canada, with recent solo appearances in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. This versatile soprano has performed the roles of Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mimi in La Boheme, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Fiordiligi in Cosí fan tutte, Alexandra in the world premiere of O Pioneers!, Cio-Cio in Madama Butterfly, and Micaela in Carmen, among others. Her opera credits include Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Opera Omaha, Sun Valley Opera, DuPage Opera Theatre, Chautauqua Institution and as resident artist for Soo Opera.
Karen is the principal harpist for the Sault Symphony and has played with Traverse Symphony, Marquette Symphony, Gaylord Chamber Symphony, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony and more. A frequent recitalist, Karen has performed on the Music at Central Series, Mackinac Arts Council Classical Artist Series, Music at Central Series in East Lansing, MI and in nearly a dozen performances of Mike Dempsey and Friends here at the Soo Theatre, as well as in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Karen has also appeared with the Summit Choral Society in Akron, OH, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society in Omaha, Nebraska and recorded backup vocals on the Mannheim Steamroller album Christmas Extraordinaire. Karen has accompanied The Ceremony of Carols on harp for the Algoma Chamber Singers in Ontario under the direction of Patty Gartshore, as well as the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI under the direction of Casey Robards.
In addition to performing, Karen is the founder and artistic director of the Soo Opera in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Founded in 2006 at the Soo Theatre Project, Soo Opera has brought fully staged works with orchestra to the Eastern Upper Peninsula for over a decade, including annual performances on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel and Mission Point Theater. When not on stage or directing, Karen serves as Director of Music at Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island, Artistic Director of the Soo Theatre Project, director of the Soo Youth Theatre Program, and as an adjunct professor of music at Lake Superior State University. Karenwas also appointed as the Chorus Master for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey, MI in 2017. Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied under Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Ariel Bybee. A student of Bybee’s in New York City, where she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Karen subsequently followed her mentor and teacher to earn her degree in the field of opera. Karen also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Harp Performance from DePauw University.
KAREN HUGHES BEACOM--With a voice and stage presence described as “warm and lyrical with a lot of dramatic power” by the Omaha World Herald, Karen Hughes Beacom has made a name for herself on the opera and concert stage. A Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Finalist, her career has crossed borders, with international performances at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, China as the soprano soloist in Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Tianjin Symphony and as the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro under the baton of Joseph Rescigno in Novafeltria, Bellaria an Sant’Archangelo, Italy. Karen performs regularly with the Sault Symphony in Ontario, Canada, with recent solo appearances in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. This versatile soprano has performed the roles of Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mimi in La Boheme, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Fiordiligi in Cosí fan tutte, Alexandra in the world premiere of O Pioneers!, Cio-Cio in Madama Butterfly, and Micaela in Carmen, among others. Her opera credits include Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Opera Omaha, Sun Valley Opera, DuPage Opera Theatre, Chautauqua Institution and as resident artist for Soo Opera.
Karen is the principal harpist for the Sault Symphony and has played with Traverse Symphony, Marquette Symphony, Gaylord Chamber Symphony, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony and more. A frequent recitalist, Karen has performed on the Music at Central Series, Mackinac Arts Council Classical Artist Series, Music at Central Series in East Lansing, MI and in nearly a dozen performances of Mike Dempsey and Friends here at the Soo Theatre, as well as in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Karen has also appeared with the Summit Choral Society in Akron, OH, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society in Omaha, Nebraska and recorded backup vocals on the Mannheim Steamroller album Christmas Extraordinaire. Karen has accompanied The Ceremony of Carols on harp for the Algoma Chamber Singers in Ontario under the direction of Patty Gartshore, as well as the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI under the direction of Casey Robards.
In addition to performing, Karen is the founder and artistic director of the Soo Opera in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Founded in 2006 at the Soo Theatre Project, Soo Opera has brought fully staged works with orchestra to the Eastern Upper Peninsula for over a decade, including annual performances on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel and Mission Point Theater. When not on stage or directing, Karen serves as Director of Music at Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island, Artistic Director of the Soo Theatre Project, director of the Soo Youth Theatre Program, and as an adjunct professor of music at Lake Superior State University. Karenwas also appointed as the Chorus Master for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey, MI in 2017. Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied under Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Ariel Bybee. A student of Bybee’s in New York City, where she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Karen subsequently followed her mentor and teacher to earn her degree in the field of opera. Karen also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Harp Performance from DePauw University.
Roy Orbison Tribute Show by David K and his band
Saturday-February 29, 2020
TWO SHOWS on the SAME DAY
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Black Dirt Theater presents
"Flaming Idiots"
Accessible Show
February 22, 2020
1:00pm
The accessible show is NOT at the Onion Grille however. The Hastings Arts Center will be hosting this accessible show on one day only, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1:00pm
Tickets for THIS SHOW ONLY can be bought by clicking the "Accessible Show Tickets" button below. Tickets for all other shows at the Onion Grille can be purchased by clicking HERE!
Directed by Denise Atkinson
Tom Rooney’s comedy takes its title from the name of a cocktail created by one of its characters; but it’s obvious the playwright intends us to associate the title with the 2 protagonists as well. And they certainly are idiots.
Phil & Carl decide that the ladder to success at the post office is missing a few rungs. So they quit their PO jobs and that very day, before they turn in their uniforms, they sign a 10 year lease on a restaurant in NYC. Backed financially by a huge loan from a mob boss, they are scheduled to open in less than three weeks, and they have already waded through all of the money. They also, for some reason, never lock the doors of their building.
Zippy’s, a popular crosstown hot spot, has been crowded ever since Cy Manamalancia, a notorious mobster, was shot there over 20 years before. WHAT IF SOMEONE COULD BE MURDERED IN THEIR RESTAURANT? What follows is a fast-paced, farce filled with wacky characters & events. Winner of the American Comedy Award.
Tickets for THIS SHOW ONLY can be bought by clicking the "Accessible Show Tickets" button below. Tickets for all other shows at the Onion Grille can be purchased by clicking HERE!
Directed by Denise Atkinson
Tom Rooney’s comedy takes its title from the name of a cocktail created by one of its characters; but it’s obvious the playwright intends us to associate the title with the 2 protagonists as well. And they certainly are idiots.
Phil & Carl decide that the ladder to success at the post office is missing a few rungs. So they quit their PO jobs and that very day, before they turn in their uniforms, they sign a 10 year lease on a restaurant in NYC. Backed financially by a huge loan from a mob boss, they are scheduled to open in less than three weeks, and they have already waded through all of the money. They also, for some reason, never lock the doors of their building.
Zippy’s, a popular crosstown hot spot, has been crowded ever since Cy Manamalancia, a notorious mobster, was shot there over 20 years before. WHAT IF SOMEONE COULD BE MURDERED IN THEIR RESTAURANT? What follows is a fast-paced, farce filled with wacky characters & events. Winner of the American Comedy Award.
CZ Duo featuring
Benjamin Cold, saxophone & Filip Živanović, guitar
February 19, 2020-7:00pm
International ensemble the "CZ Duo" was formed by saxophonist Benjamin Cold (USA) and guitarist Filip Zivanovic (Serbia). Their program is a hybrid mix of traditional classical, jazz, contemporary and rock & roll styles, showcasing music by Chick Corea, Astor Piazzolla, Russell Peterson, and Serbian composer Marko Karanfilovski, among many others.
The Cold/Živanović Duo was formed in 2018 by Benjamin Cold (United States) and Filip Živanović (Serbia). Since its formation, the CZ Duo has performed as guest artists at various universities throughout the United States. In November 2018, they performed as guest artists (by invitation) at the International Contemporary Music Festival in Havanna, Cuba. This was their international debut.
Filip and Benjamin are both dedicated supporters of new music written by living composers. As such, they have worked with a variety of both young and established composers on commission projects, expanding the repertoire available for this unique chamber instrumentation.
The Cold/Živanović Duo was formed in 2018 by Benjamin Cold (United States) and Filip Živanović (Serbia). Since its formation, the CZ Duo has performed as guest artists at various universities throughout the United States. In November 2018, they performed as guest artists (by invitation) at the International Contemporary Music Festival in Havanna, Cuba. This was their international debut.
Filip and Benjamin are both dedicated supporters of new music written by living composers. As such, they have worked with a variety of both young and established composers on commission projects, expanding the repertoire available for this unique chamber instrumentation.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
February 18, 2020--10:30am
Rie Tanaka, piano
"Her openness of expression, and unguarded charisma coupled with pianistic prowess, made all the difference in a field of excellent performances." - Paul Shaw, professor of Piano at the University of Minnesota, at Mechelke Piano Competition.
-A native of Osaka, Japan, pianist Rie Tanaka is a prize winner of international and national competitions in Japan and the U.S. She won the West Central MTNA Young Artist Competition (Winner), the Schubert Club Scholarship Competition (1st Prize), the Thursday Musical Young Artist Scholarship Competition (1st Prize), the Chautauqua International Piano Competition (Finalist, Best Performance of Commissioned Piece Award), the 8th Rosenstock International Piano Competition (Jury Special Award), Kyoto Piano Concours (Bronze), and more.
-An active solo and chamber musician, Rie performs frequently in the Twin Cities. She has appeared in venues such as NHK Osaka hall, Phoenix Hall in Osaka Japan, both the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and the Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Center, among others. She is a Thursday Musical Artist, as well as a regular performer for the Coffee Concert Series at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.
-Rie attended the prestigious music special course at the Yuhigaoka High School in Osaka, Japan, which led to the musical tour in Vienna, Austria, performing in Wieber Musikverein. She received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she studied under Raffi Besalyan. She was chosen as the winner of the Outstanding Music Major Award 2013 for her excellence in performance and academia. She received a Masters Degree in Piano Performance at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Alexander Braginsky.
-Rie is a member of the piano faculty at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and at Mount Olivet School of Music. She is a frequent guest artist/faculty at the South Beach Chamber Ensemble, Green Lake Chamber Music Camp, and the Minnesota International Piano Camp. She has passion in educating musicians about performance injury and prevention, and has been invited to give lectures and lead special wellness sessions.
-Outside of music, Rie enjoys talking with her Bengal-mix cat Munchie. She meditates and practices Yoga daily.
-A native of Osaka, Japan, pianist Rie Tanaka is a prize winner of international and national competitions in Japan and the U.S. She won the West Central MTNA Young Artist Competition (Winner), the Schubert Club Scholarship Competition (1st Prize), the Thursday Musical Young Artist Scholarship Competition (1st Prize), the Chautauqua International Piano Competition (Finalist, Best Performance of Commissioned Piece Award), the 8th Rosenstock International Piano Competition (Jury Special Award), Kyoto Piano Concours (Bronze), and more.
-An active solo and chamber musician, Rie performs frequently in the Twin Cities. She has appeared in venues such as NHK Osaka hall, Phoenix Hall in Osaka Japan, both the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and the Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Center, among others. She is a Thursday Musical Artist, as well as a regular performer for the Coffee Concert Series at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.
-Rie attended the prestigious music special course at the Yuhigaoka High School in Osaka, Japan, which led to the musical tour in Vienna, Austria, performing in Wieber Musikverein. She received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she studied under Raffi Besalyan. She was chosen as the winner of the Outstanding Music Major Award 2013 for her excellence in performance and academia. She received a Masters Degree in Piano Performance at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Alexander Braginsky.
-Rie is a member of the piano faculty at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and at Mount Olivet School of Music. She is a frequent guest artist/faculty at the South Beach Chamber Ensemble, Green Lake Chamber Music Camp, and the Minnesota International Piano Camp. She has passion in educating musicians about performance injury and prevention, and has been invited to give lectures and lead special wellness sessions.
-Outside of music, Rie enjoys talking with her Bengal-mix cat Munchie. She meditates and practices Yoga daily.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
February 11, 2020--10:30am
Carmelita Guse, Coloratura Soprano
Soprano Carmelita Guse has been active in church choirs, community choirs, musicals, and opera in Minnesota. She has performed with The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company Summer Concert (Minneapolis, MN) as Peep Bo in The Mikado, as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, and as Josephine in HMS Pinafore. She also sang the role of Antonia in Mixed Precipitation Theatre’s production of The Tales of Hoffmann. She was a soprano soloist in the premiere of Missa Aurea in New Hope, MN, and she is a frequent soloist at Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville, MN, and Faith Temple Church in Sioux Falls, SD. She has also sung with the Minnesota Opera Chorus, CORO! (an ensemble of soloists), Minnesota Chorale, Skylark Opera Chorus, the Minnesota Concert Opera Chorus, and the Lakes Area Music Festival opera chorus. She has performed solo recitals in Waterloo, IA, Minneapolis, MN, Springfield, MO, and Sioux Falls, SD and has been a featured soloist in several concerts in Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Evangel University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Northern Iowa. Please visit her website at www.carmelitaguse.com.
Photo credit: Dani Werner of Dani Werner Photography
Photo credit: Dani Werner of Dani Werner Photography
Saturday-February 1, 2020
7:00pm
Photo by Rachel Adolphson
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Hastings Arts Center is proud to present for the first time LIVE on our stage, The Compass Rose Brass Ensemble, one of the newest and most exciting brass ensembles in Minnesota. Formed in early 2011, the CRBE performs both original and transcribed works in the classical and light jazz genres, and most recently has collaborated for film music. Please join us as the acoustically sublime hall of the Hastings Arts Center is filled with the sounds of brass!
DAVID R. YOUNGREN
"Celebrate Hastings"
October-December 2019
Join artist David R. Youngren at the Hastings Arts Center for his 2019 “Celebrate Hastings” Art Show.
Opening Night - October 19, 2019 - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Show runs through December 28, 2019
David is a local photographer, painter, graphic designer, and author.
He grew up just a few blocks from downtown Hastings and spent countless hours along the Mississippi riverfront and other waterways. His love for nature and "all things Hastings" is highlighted in his photography, paintings, and puzzles.
He is also known as "the bridge watcher," having taken over 11,000 pictures of the Hastings bridge replacement project between 2010 and 2014, which he then compiled into a beautifully narrated, hardcover collection entitled, Our Bend in the River.
David has painted several murals in his lifetime. Some of his most popular appear on the side of Fireside Social House (1997), inside the Hastings American Legion (2010), inside the Hastings Veteran's Home (2018) and on the front of the Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill (2019).
He is also the owner/operator of Arts Aloft in Hastings, which offers paint-and-sip style public and private art classes. You can find Arts Aloft class listings and details at: www.artsaloft1.com.
David is currently the Tourism, Marketing, and Events Coordinator at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.
In his free time he enjoys trout fishing, supporting local events and businesses, and spending time with family and friends. He lives in downtown Hastings with his wife Valerie. They have two grown children and two grandsons who love to go for walks along the riverfront . . . naturally.
Opening Night - October 19, 2019 - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Show runs through December 28, 2019
David is a local photographer, painter, graphic designer, and author.
He grew up just a few blocks from downtown Hastings and spent countless hours along the Mississippi riverfront and other waterways. His love for nature and "all things Hastings" is highlighted in his photography, paintings, and puzzles.
He is also known as "the bridge watcher," having taken over 11,000 pictures of the Hastings bridge replacement project between 2010 and 2014, which he then compiled into a beautifully narrated, hardcover collection entitled, Our Bend in the River.
David has painted several murals in his lifetime. Some of his most popular appear on the side of Fireside Social House (1997), inside the Hastings American Legion (2010), inside the Hastings Veteran's Home (2018) and on the front of the Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill (2019).
He is also the owner/operator of Arts Aloft in Hastings, which offers paint-and-sip style public and private art classes. You can find Arts Aloft class listings and details at: www.artsaloft1.com.
David is currently the Tourism, Marketing, and Events Coordinator at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.
In his free time he enjoys trout fishing, supporting local events and businesses, and spending time with family and friends. He lives in downtown Hastings with his wife Valerie. They have two grown children and two grandsons who love to go for walks along the riverfront . . . naturally.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
January 14, 2020--10:30am
Sherry Minnick & Phil Nusbaum duo
We are so excited to have Sherry and Phil on our stage! Come enjoy an hour or so of toe-tapping old time and bluegrass music. We guarantee you will leave with a smile on your face and a tune in your heart! Doors open at 10:00am for complimentary coffee and treats!
Photo by Elsa Frettem
Fred Astaire At the Movies
Sunday, January 12, 2020--2:00pm matinee
featuring vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Arne Fogel
Photo by Andrea Canter
Fred Astaire was not only perhaps the most marvelous dancer in motion picture history, his golden voice also introduced more classic songs than any other entertainer in film!
Vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Arne Fogel return to the Hastings Arts Center for this concert of timeless Hollywood tunes, by composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin, all written for Astaire's unforgettable movies. You'll hear songs like "I Won't Dance", "Cheek to Cheek", "They Can't Take That Away from Me", and many more, with renowned jazz pianist Rick Carlson at the HAC Steinway!
Vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Arne Fogel return to the Hastings Arts Center for this concert of timeless Hollywood tunes, by composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin, all written for Astaire's unforgettable movies. You'll hear songs like "I Won't Dance", "Cheek to Cheek", "They Can't Take That Away from Me", and many more, with renowned jazz pianist Rick Carlson at the HAC Steinway!
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
December 17, 2019--10:30am
The Minnesota Horn Quartet
Emerging as one of the Midwest’s premiere brass ensembles, the Minnesota Horn Quartet (MNHQ) was founded in 2017 by Allyson Partin, William Eisenberg, Matthew Renz, and N. Jennings White. The members are freelancers, having played with nearly every professional music ensemble in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Duluth Superior Symphony, Rochester Symphony, Mankato Symphony, The Guthrie Theater and The Chanhassen Dinner Theater; and have nearly 80 years of playing experience between them. The ensemble prides itself on its flexibility of performance, being as comfortable in recitals and outreach settings, as they are at events, weddings, or the occasional beer hall. While MNHQ plays the classics, both major works and transcriptions, they also explore jazz and popular music as part of their mission to expand the repertoire of horn quartet music, as well as showcase the versatility of their ensemble.
TWO SHOWS
Saturday-December 7 at 7:00pm
Sunday-December 8 at 2:00pm (new matinee time!)
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Spend your Christmas holiday with two of the Twin Cities most talked about groups as they join together for a rare and very special holiday concert! Mary Jane Alm and Aimée & Boyd Lee combine with the New Shoes band featuring Richard Kriehn, Joe Savage, Gary Raynor and Peter Johnson - members of the "Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, a fixture on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion for over 20 years. Topping it off will be A Prairie Home Companion Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Pat Donohue! This will be a truly fabulous and extremely musical experience - Don't miss it! Click below for tickets!
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November 23, 2019
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
featuring Audrey Johnson, Mezzo Soprano
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
November 19, 2019--10:30am
The Summertime Barbershop Quartet
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This video is from the last time the SummerTime Quartet appeared at the Hastings Arts Center. We are excited to have them back!
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
November 5, 2019--10:30am
Matthew Harikian, piano
A native of Fresno, California, Matthew Harikian has performed throughout Minnesota and California and has given concerto performances with the Lompoc Pops, Opera San Louis Obispo, and Buffalo Community orchestras. Matthew holds top prizes from the Minnesota Music Teacher Association’s Young Artist competition, the Schubert Club competition, the Glendale competition, and the Sylvia Ghiglieri competition in Turlock, CA. He currently teaches music theory at St. Olaf College and piano at the Hastings Arts Center.
Matthew has participated in Pianofest in the Hamptons, a prestigious summer festival in East Hampton, NY which involved performing and studying with other international pianists, as well as the Meadowmount School of Music, where he performed as a chamber and solo pianist. Sharing an equal interest in both performance and academia, he hopes for his future career to include teaching and researching in the field of music theory while also performing both solo and chamber music.
Matthew has previously studied with Lydia Artymiw, Kent McWilliams,and Arlene Steffen. He holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Theory.
Matthew has participated in Pianofest in the Hamptons, a prestigious summer festival in East Hampton, NY which involved performing and studying with other international pianists, as well as the Meadowmount School of Music, where he performed as a chamber and solo pianist. Sharing an equal interest in both performance and academia, he hopes for his future career to include teaching and researching in the field of music theory while also performing both solo and chamber music.
Matthew has previously studied with Lydia Artymiw, Kent McWilliams,and Arlene Steffen. He holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Theory.
StellaRoma
Live at the HAC
October 26, 2019 at 7:00pm
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StellaRoma
Three uniquely talented musicians join to combine ancient and future, East and West, into a stirring mix of “progressive world music” with futuristic flavors. Greg Herriges plays (and sings into) his guitar and Greek bouzouki with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. Michael Bissonnette juggles an array of global percussion including cajon, frame drums, glockenspiel, and Aztec death whistle. David Stenshoel adds a wealth of melodic flavors on violin, mandolin and gaida (Bulgarian bagpipe). The music ranges from ancient Mediterranean folk to Western pop, surf-jazz, and high-energy all-of-the-above originals. You’ll hear unusual renditions of familiar tunes, and be treated to some of the most compelling new sounds. www.gregherriges.com facebook.com/StellaRomaMusic Tickets available online for a slight discount! Adults-$20 cash at the door Kid prices are the same at the door. *credit card fees apply |
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
October 15, 2019--10:30am
DUO IHANA
Rie Tanaka, piano & Jesse Nummelin, cello
-- Japanese Pianist Rie Tanaka and Finnish-American Cellist Jesse Nummelin met while studying at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. The language barrier challenged them to communicate verbally, but they bonded through playing Classical Music together, and have been performing together for the past 10 years.
--Now a married couple, Jesse and Rie's mission is to to build bridges between people and cultures using the universal language of music. Their duo name "Ihana" is a Finnish word for "wonderful," acknowledging Jesse's three-quarter Finnish Heritage, while it could also mean "one flower" in Japanese. The name carries the meaning of two cultures coming together.
--Their most recent project is an original multi-cultural program, titled "Folk Music of Classical Composers". Featured composers are Sibelius, Copland, de Falla, Bartok, Mamiya, and Chopin. All of these composers are widely known for integrating the traditional folk music of their heritage into classical music, and bringing spotlights to the underrepresented cultures throughout Western Music history. The duo hopes to offer diverse and cross-cultural experience to the audience, and show how cultures, although different from one another, can speak to every one of us with a sense of belonging, comfort, and nostalgia.
--Now a married couple, Jesse and Rie's mission is to to build bridges between people and cultures using the universal language of music. Their duo name "Ihana" is a Finnish word for "wonderful," acknowledging Jesse's three-quarter Finnish Heritage, while it could also mean "one flower" in Japanese. The name carries the meaning of two cultures coming together.
--Their most recent project is an original multi-cultural program, titled "Folk Music of Classical Composers". Featured composers are Sibelius, Copland, de Falla, Bartok, Mamiya, and Chopin. All of these composers are widely known for integrating the traditional folk music of their heritage into classical music, and bringing spotlights to the underrepresented cultures throughout Western Music history. The duo hopes to offer diverse and cross-cultural experience to the audience, and show how cultures, although different from one another, can speak to every one of us with a sense of belonging, comfort, and nostalgia.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
October 1, 2019--10:30am
Randall Ferguson--The History & Evolution of the Guitar
Classical & flamenco guitarist Randall Ferguson will present a program on the evolution of the guitar on Tuesday morning, October 1 st , 10:30, at the Hastings Arts Center. He will be playing several guitars, both antique and modern, dating from 1785, 1830, 1850, 1898, and 1917, to present. They will include Renaissance and Baroque lutes, the vihuela, (a 12 string renaissance guitar), civil war era and classic 1890s banjos, ukulele, and classical and flamenco guitars. Mr. Ferguson will be playing music representing the history of the guitar, from the 16th century renaissance court music of Europe to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish flamenco. This
program is made possible by a grant from the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.
Randall Ferguson has studied with guitarists Michael Hauser, John Duarte, and Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He has performed in Mexico City and on Mexican National Television as well as in flamenco clubs in Madrid, Spain. In addition to performing and private guitar instruction, he taught music for 38 years in the Farmington school district. He also taught several classes on ethnomusicology and music history for 20 years through the Department of Continuing Studies in the Graduate School of Hamline University, in St. Paul. He is presently the senior choir director at the Northfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Ferguson lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with his wife, Audrey, Rosie the Chow chow and Riley, the cat.
“In a combination recital/lecture/demonstration format, I play and talk about the history and evolution of the guitar, its design and music. Using both antique and modern instruments, my performance spans 500 years of acoustic guitar music. My repertoire ranges from renaissance court music to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish flamenco. In my program, I use several instruments, from renaissance lute and vihuela to present day concert guitars.”
“My guitars date from 1785, 1830, 1850, 1900, and 1917 to present. They were top of the line concert instruments in their day, built by historically significant luthiers. In addition to being marvelous guitars, they are incredibly beautiful works of art. In a program, I generally use 15-20 instruments; guitars, lutes, ukuleles, banjos, and mandolins.”
program is made possible by a grant from the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.
Randall Ferguson has studied with guitarists Michael Hauser, John Duarte, and Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He has performed in Mexico City and on Mexican National Television as well as in flamenco clubs in Madrid, Spain. In addition to performing and private guitar instruction, he taught music for 38 years in the Farmington school district. He also taught several classes on ethnomusicology and music history for 20 years through the Department of Continuing Studies in the Graduate School of Hamline University, in St. Paul. He is presently the senior choir director at the Northfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Ferguson lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with his wife, Audrey, Rosie the Chow chow and Riley, the cat.
“In a combination recital/lecture/demonstration format, I play and talk about the history and evolution of the guitar, its design and music. Using both antique and modern instruments, my performance spans 500 years of acoustic guitar music. My repertoire ranges from renaissance court music to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish flamenco. In my program, I use several instruments, from renaissance lute and vihuela to present day concert guitars.”
“My guitars date from 1785, 1830, 1850, 1900, and 1917 to present. They were top of the line concert instruments in their day, built by historically significant luthiers. In addition to being marvelous guitars, they are incredibly beautiful works of art. In a program, I generally use 15-20 instruments; guitars, lutes, ukuleles, banjos, and mandolins.”
June 10-September 30, 2019
Painters--Gayle Brunner & Susan Carmody
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday-June 20, 2019--6:30-8:00pm
Painters--Gayle Brunner & Susan Carmody
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday-June 20, 2019--6:30-8:00pm
Sunday Afternoon Concert (FREE)
September 22, 2019--2:00pm (NEW TIME!!!)
Featuring faculty members of Blessings Academy of Arts & Music
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
September 17, 2019--10:30am
Jarrelle Barton-American Guzheng Artist
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Jarrelle Barton returns to the Hastings Arts Center stage to begin our wildly popular Coffee Concert Series! Please join us for this free concert and enjoy coffee and treats, too!
Jarrelle's concert will feature traditional and contemporary pieces for the Zheng and Guitar. He will be joined by guitarist and vocalist Van Nixon for a selection of songs. We can't wait to hear what Jarrelle brings to the H.A.C! Doors open at 10:00am!! Cash donations toward our ongoing piano fund are always appreciated! |
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At age 14, Jarrelle Barton (Chinese name: Jie Ao, 杰遨) began learning guzheng from master Li Jiaxiang (李嘉骧), a former musician of the Beijing Dance Academy (北京舞蹈学院) who had studied with the Chaozhou zheng master Fan Shang'e. From Li, Barton learned traditional pieces, particularly those from the Teochew and Hakka schools of southern China, as well as modern-style guzheng solos. Now 26, Barton is in constant demand for events throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, and developed an international following online. In 2017 he was featured on Minnesota Public Radio and invited to perform with guzheng master Bei Bei He in Los Angeles. Other notable performance venues include Macalester College, the University of Minnesota, the Mall of America, the Twin Cities Lantern Festival, the Anderson Center (residency and performance) and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. In December 2018 he was selected for a 2018 Minnesota Emerging Composer Award (MECA), for which he will create a new large-scale composition for guzheng and mixed ensemble.
THE LISA WENGER BAND
Live at the HAC
September 14, 2019 at 7:00pm
--Lisa Wenger has performed as a beloved staple of the Minneapolis/St. Paul music scene, delighting audiences with her sweet-yet gritty vocals and captivating mix of North Dakota roots paired with and affinity for the soulful sound of the Deep South.
--The honest and soulful Wenger has also brought her funked-up, stripped-down, wall shakin’ blend of blues-based American roots music to audiences across the nation. Her appeal is broad enough to entertain a variety of crowds, and Wenger wins them all over, be it at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the famous Surf Ballroom , the Bitter End in NYC, the Hard Rock in Vegas, or at BB Kings in Orlando on the blues circuit.
--Born to musical parents, (the locals deemed her Father “Old Golden Throat” and her Mother sings in the church choir to this day) her early training came in the form of the “Grease” Soundtrack. But all things changed once Wenger studied classical, rock, jazz, and blues music.
--Lisa and the Lisa Wenger Band have sealed their reputation as a crowd pleasing outfit. The set list can range from rocking blues classics including Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams, to reworked rockabilly rave-ups, contemporary soul and New Orleans R & B.
--Wenger has shared the stage with celebrities like Jim Belushi, Robert Cray, Leon Russel, and Pinetop Perkins, as well has recorded back-up vocals for many artists, including singer/ songwriter Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang).
--She enjoys performing for community events and festivals all over the world. She leads the way for other female singers with a variety of “Woman who Rock” and “Chick Singer Night” concerts.
--Wenger’s self released albums include “Can’t Stop the Girl” (2008),“Publicly” Raw (2010), and "Simple As That" (2014). Wenger is in the studio recording her upcoming Christmas album and EP of her Original songs.
--The honest and soulful Wenger has also brought her funked-up, stripped-down, wall shakin’ blend of blues-based American roots music to audiences across the nation. Her appeal is broad enough to entertain a variety of crowds, and Wenger wins them all over, be it at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the famous Surf Ballroom , the Bitter End in NYC, the Hard Rock in Vegas, or at BB Kings in Orlando on the blues circuit.
--Born to musical parents, (the locals deemed her Father “Old Golden Throat” and her Mother sings in the church choir to this day) her early training came in the form of the “Grease” Soundtrack. But all things changed once Wenger studied classical, rock, jazz, and blues music.
--Lisa and the Lisa Wenger Band have sealed their reputation as a crowd pleasing outfit. The set list can range from rocking blues classics including Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams, to reworked rockabilly rave-ups, contemporary soul and New Orleans R & B.
--Wenger has shared the stage with celebrities like Jim Belushi, Robert Cray, Leon Russel, and Pinetop Perkins, as well has recorded back-up vocals for many artists, including singer/ songwriter Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang).
--She enjoys performing for community events and festivals all over the world. She leads the way for other female singers with a variety of “Woman who Rock” and “Chick Singer Night” concerts.
--Wenger’s self released albums include “Can’t Stop the Girl” (2008),“Publicly” Raw (2010), and "Simple As That" (2014). Wenger is in the studio recording her upcoming Christmas album and EP of her Original songs.
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CONCERT: Betse & Clarke
FRIDAY-August 2, 2019
7:00pm
-Regular folks, exceptional music: This duo from the heartland (Kansas City, Missouri) has its roots in Ozark old time music, honoring traditional songs and tunes that resonate with human experience.
-For each concert setting, Betse & Clarke take an audience on a musical field trip. Betse Ellis plays powerful and beautiful old time fiddle tunes, sings traditional Ozark songs, and shares her own songs with themes relating to human experience. Expect her to tell some stories along the way, featuring personal moments with her fiddle mentor Violet Hensley. Long known for her energetic style in her former band The Wilders, Betse’s earned a level of maturity while maintaining her contagious enthusiasm. Clarke Wyatt is an engaging finger-style banjo player, drawing inspiration from great traditional and inventive banjoists of earlier decades such as Mike Seeger and John Hartford. His melodies match the fiddle, and also build rhythmic interest to embrace the music’s character. He also plays finger-style guitar, when it suits the musical style and texture.
-Together since 2014, this musical couple has traveled across the United States and Ireland, from the Portland Old Time Music Gathering to Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Walnut Valley Music Festival, John Hartford Memorial Festival, Guinness International Bluegrass Festival (Co. Waterford, Ireland), Bluegrass Music Festival (Ulster American Folk Park, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Folk Alliance International Conference (as official selected showcase artists, and music camp instructors). They are dedicated instructors as well as performers and enjoy teaching at camps and workshops as well as private instruction.
-For each concert setting, Betse & Clarke take an audience on a musical field trip. Betse Ellis plays powerful and beautiful old time fiddle tunes, sings traditional Ozark songs, and shares her own songs with themes relating to human experience. Expect her to tell some stories along the way, featuring personal moments with her fiddle mentor Violet Hensley. Long known for her energetic style in her former band The Wilders, Betse’s earned a level of maturity while maintaining her contagious enthusiasm. Clarke Wyatt is an engaging finger-style banjo player, drawing inspiration from great traditional and inventive banjoists of earlier decades such as Mike Seeger and John Hartford. His melodies match the fiddle, and also build rhythmic interest to embrace the music’s character. He also plays finger-style guitar, when it suits the musical style and texture.
-Together since 2014, this musical couple has traveled across the United States and Ireland, from the Portland Old Time Music Gathering to Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Walnut Valley Music Festival, John Hartford Memorial Festival, Guinness International Bluegrass Festival (Co. Waterford, Ireland), Bluegrass Music Festival (Ulster American Folk Park, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Folk Alliance International Conference (as official selected showcase artists, and music camp instructors). They are dedicated instructors as well as performers and enjoy teaching at camps and workshops as well as private instruction.
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Tuesday, July 23 2019
6:30pm
Rivertown Days Event
Saturday Morning July 20, 2019
8:00-11:00am
Come enjoy a hot breakfast (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
and some great music while supporting the Hastings Arts Center.
Fill up on pancakes, sausage, oj and coffee before heading to the riverfront!
SUGGESTED $5 donation for the breakfast at the door
***Music provided by members of SJM7, The Coxmen,
Beth Albertson-looping cello, and Silkie Strings violin duo!!***
and some great music while supporting the Hastings Arts Center.
Fill up on pancakes, sausage, oj and coffee before heading to the riverfront!
SUGGESTED $5 donation for the breakfast at the door
***Music provided by members of SJM7, The Coxmen,
Beth Albertson-looping cello, and Silkie Strings violin duo!!***
June 21, 2019 (Friday)
Hastings Summer String Camp Concert
4:00pm--FREE
Come to the Hastings Arts Center to listen to the junior high string camp students give their final performance on the pieces they work on all week during camp!
Cash donations appreciated to provide scholarships for future camps.
Cash donations appreciated to provide scholarships for future camps.
JUNE 20, 2019 (Thursday)
6:30-8:00pm
OPENING RECEPTION for Painters
Gayle Brunner & Susan Carmody
Dementia Friends Session
June 20, 2019 (Thursday)
1:00-2:00pm
Registration required
Do you know someone who struggles with dementia? A friend, neighbor, customer, family member?
Dementia Friends is a one-hour session that helps us understand what it is like to live with dementia.
As a Dementia Friend, you turn your new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in our community.
TO REGISTER, call 651-480-7689
Dementia Friends is a one-hour session that helps us understand what it is like to live with dementia.
As a Dementia Friend, you turn your new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in our community.
TO REGISTER, call 651-480-7689
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
Hannah J. Scheele-harp
Tuesday-June 18, 2019
10:30am
Come enjoy the sounds of the harp featuring Hannah J. Scheele!
DOORS open at 10:00am for coffee and treats.
Donations appreciated.
DOORS open at 10:00am for coffee and treats.
Donations appreciated.
April 18-June 4, 2019
Multidimensional Photography
by Lisa deRoy
Deer King
Come celebrate with Lisa deRoy as an emerging artist!
Opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:30-8:00pm
ARTIST STATEMENT
Lisa deRoy
--I am a self-taught, emerging artist who works in the realm of “multi-dimensional photography”
using a hand-held energy filter and a methodology that nudges the art to come alive. I find the
photos elicit a range of emotions and healing through the blending of visible energy and other-
worldly images within them.
--Recently, I started thinking about the invisible world around us and how it potentially impacts our
own energies, moods as well as how it affects nature. Science has proven that everything is
energy. I wanted to capture invisible energy in everyday life.
--I use a hand-held energy filter that splits light into its different frequency components seen
through multiple colors. As a result, I capture photos that show energy field effects invisible to
the naked eye. I refer to these as “field photos”.
--A discovery process evolved during my exploratory phase, and I use a methodology I developed
where the art emerges from each, original field photo. Distinct geometry, faces, animals, totems
and amazing imagery come through the process. These “extractions” from everyday
surroundings come forth to be recognized, acknowledged and to be of assistance. I have no
control over what comes through nor could I ever predict the outcome of a final product.
--I intentionally choose to photograph in physical areas that are a part of my everyday life. I want
the art to be relatable and accessible to everyone. When we take the time to pause and look
beyond the obvious, we uncover the dimensions that exist parallel to ours.
ARTIST CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa deRoy
651.747.6427
deroyphotography@gmail.com
Lisa deRoy
--I am a self-taught, emerging artist who works in the realm of “multi-dimensional photography”
using a hand-held energy filter and a methodology that nudges the art to come alive. I find the
photos elicit a range of emotions and healing through the blending of visible energy and other-
worldly images within them.
--Recently, I started thinking about the invisible world around us and how it potentially impacts our
own energies, moods as well as how it affects nature. Science has proven that everything is
energy. I wanted to capture invisible energy in everyday life.
--I use a hand-held energy filter that splits light into its different frequency components seen
through multiple colors. As a result, I capture photos that show energy field effects invisible to
the naked eye. I refer to these as “field photos”.
--A discovery process evolved during my exploratory phase, and I use a methodology I developed
where the art emerges from each, original field photo. Distinct geometry, faces, animals, totems
and amazing imagery come through the process. These “extractions” from everyday
surroundings come forth to be recognized, acknowledged and to be of assistance. I have no
control over what comes through nor could I ever predict the outcome of a final product.
--I intentionally choose to photograph in physical areas that are a part of my everyday life. I want
the art to be relatable and accessible to everyone. When we take the time to pause and look
beyond the obvious, we uncover the dimensions that exist parallel to ours.
ARTIST CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa deRoy
651.747.6427
deroyphotography@gmail.com
Heartland Marimba Ensemble Concert
Monday-June 10, 2019
7:30pm Concert
HME performs a live show at the Hastings Art Center in Hastings, MN.
HME 2019 ARTISTS:
MATTHEW COLEY (HM DIRECTOR), NICK BEHRENDS, HANNAH GALLAMORE (CHannel2 Duo), NATHANIEL HOLMAN, and CONNER VIETS (CHannel2 Duo)
The Heartland Marimba Ensemble is one of two touring groups of the Heartland Marimba organization. They perform concert tours throughout the heartland states in June/July and December. The players constitute a dynamic and rotating membership of accomplished artists and apprentices from the Midwest. The music spans many genres including classical arrangements, jazz, tango, ragtime, Americana, pops, holiday favorites, and circus!
$20 Suggested Donation
Learn more about HME here: http://heartlandmarimba.com
HME 2019 ARTISTS:
MATTHEW COLEY (HM DIRECTOR), NICK BEHRENDS, HANNAH GALLAMORE (CHannel2 Duo), NATHANIEL HOLMAN, and CONNER VIETS (CHannel2 Duo)
The Heartland Marimba Ensemble is one of two touring groups of the Heartland Marimba organization. They perform concert tours throughout the heartland states in June/July and December. The players constitute a dynamic and rotating membership of accomplished artists and apprentices from the Midwest. The music spans many genres including classical arrangements, jazz, tango, ragtime, Americana, pops, holiday favorites, and circus!
$20 Suggested Donation
Learn more about HME here: http://heartlandmarimba.com
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Hutton-Caviani Duo
An evening concert of jazz standards and original music by
Joan Hutton-Saxophone/Clarinet & Laura Caviani-Piano
Rescheduled from February 24
Saturday--June 1, 2019 at 7:00pm
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Joan Hutton is an educator, performer and composer residing in Minneapolis and originally hailing from Toronto, Canada. She has been a member of the Ancia Saxophone Quartet since 1996, a group that performs and presents educational clinics nationally and internationally. Ancia is featured frequently on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.” Joan plays saxophones and bass clarinet with the jazz-funk sextet Rare Medium, and composes many of their tunes. Her newest group, the Joan Hutton Jazz Project, was formed early in 2017 to feature her original compositions (www.joanhuttonjazz.com). Other performance activities over the years have included solo recitals, orchestral playing, pit orchestras, big bands, jazz combos and R&B/rock/blues bands. Joan holds music degrees from Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music. She is the saxophone instructor at Augsburg University and has a large studio of private saxophone and clarinet students around the Twin Cities.
Laura Caviani is a veteran of over two decades of performing, recording and composing. She recently released two albums with her Minneapolis–based trio: Mysterious Thelonious and Confluence. The first celebrates jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk’s centennial, and is hailed by Britt Robson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “a masterful blend of… chordal complexity, innate sense of swing, and desire to live up to Monk’s intrepid spirit”. MNPost’s Pamela Espeland describes it as "a joyous romp". Andrea Canter, of The Jazz Police, says of “Confluence:” "Like the joining of the rivers, the individual artists intertwine musically such that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts-- a confluence of melody and harmony." Recent commissions include works for Vocal Essence and the Great River Chorale. She holds degrees from both Lawrence University and The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. As a dedicated educator, she is the Director of the Jazz Area at Carleton College, where she directs the jazz ensemble, coaches chamber groups, and teaches jazz piano and improvisation. For more information, please visit: www.lauracaviani.com
Laura Caviani is a veteran of over two decades of performing, recording and composing. She recently released two albums with her Minneapolis–based trio: Mysterious Thelonious and Confluence. The first celebrates jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk’s centennial, and is hailed by Britt Robson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “a masterful blend of… chordal complexity, innate sense of swing, and desire to live up to Monk’s intrepid spirit”. MNPost’s Pamela Espeland describes it as "a joyous romp". Andrea Canter, of The Jazz Police, says of “Confluence:” "Like the joining of the rivers, the individual artists intertwine musically such that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts-- a confluence of melody and harmony." Recent commissions include works for Vocal Essence and the Great River Chorale. She holds degrees from both Lawrence University and The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. As a dedicated educator, she is the Director of the Jazz Area at Carleton College, where she directs the jazz ensemble, coaches chamber groups, and teaches jazz piano and improvisation. For more information, please visit: www.lauracaviani.com
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
May 28, 2019--10:30am
The Harikian/Smith-piano/clarinet duo
& The Lockwood/Molloy/Sassaman Trio
Program includes:
Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73
Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin & Piano, Op. 40
Poulenc Clarinet Sonata, FP 184 (1963)
Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73
Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin & Piano, Op. 40
Poulenc Clarinet Sonata, FP 184 (1963)
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Gypsy Mania
Hot Club Swing Jazz
Saturday-May 18, 2019
7:00pm
Gypsy Mania “Hot Club” Quartet, a Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, and for all an opportunity to nod, tap, or hit the dance floor. Their music keeps audience members on the edge (or out) of their chairs due to the band’s formidable improvisational prowess, exceptional stylistic dimension and fresh original compositions. – a group not to be missed.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
May 14, 2019--10:30am
Greg Herriges-Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Author
"Whirled Music"
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--Greg Herriges whirls an eclectic mix of original and traditional “progressive world music” on
guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian
and other international styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing
have found international recognition. Herriges integrates Eastern and Western sounds, spinning
new webs out of everything from Indian ragas and Turkish folk to Japanese court music and
American surf-jazz.
--With a background in progressive rock and fingerstyle guitar, Greg studied ethnomusicology
(traditional World music), focusing on Indian, Indonesian, and East Asian classical traditions. He
went on to write and edit instructional music books and multimedia for Hal Leonard Publishing,
specializing in world music for guitar. His lifeblood is composing and performing; he is equally at
home playing with cross-cultural ensembles or "letting one guitar play him."
--Greg has received an Archibald Bush Artist Fellowship for Music Composition, as well as grants
from the McKnight Foundation, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board,
the Metro Regional Arts Council, and other Minnesota arts organizations. His music is featured
regularly on Twin Cities Public Television’s MN Original and Capture Minnesota programs, and
many independent films. He was composer and music director for the 2010-13 Mayday
Ceremony, Minneapolis’ annual renewal event which draws almost 50,000 people. He
composed and directed music for The Cherry Orchard, Children’s Stories from India, The
Hebrew Lesson, Through the Narrows, Beneath the Surface, and many other regional theater
productions. His recent books, World Guitar and Guitar Explorer, explore the stringed traditions
of the world with inventive approaches on the guitar. His authoring credits also include most of
the Guitar Songs for Dummies series and contributions to Guitar Edge magazine.
www.gregherriges.com
“... a gifted musician who is able to bring the best sounds from several cultures into one type
of intriguing music.” —Folkworld (Germany)
“Guitar renegade... Herriges always comes off as native maestro, never slumming dilettante. His
technique on both guitar and bouzouki is formidable, his feel for diverse cultures exemplary.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian
and other international styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing
have found international recognition. Herriges integrates Eastern and Western sounds, spinning
new webs out of everything from Indian ragas and Turkish folk to Japanese court music and
American surf-jazz.
--With a background in progressive rock and fingerstyle guitar, Greg studied ethnomusicology
(traditional World music), focusing on Indian, Indonesian, and East Asian classical traditions. He
went on to write and edit instructional music books and multimedia for Hal Leonard Publishing,
specializing in world music for guitar. His lifeblood is composing and performing; he is equally at
home playing with cross-cultural ensembles or "letting one guitar play him."
--Greg has received an Archibald Bush Artist Fellowship for Music Composition, as well as grants
from the McKnight Foundation, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board,
the Metro Regional Arts Council, and other Minnesota arts organizations. His music is featured
regularly on Twin Cities Public Television’s MN Original and Capture Minnesota programs, and
many independent films. He was composer and music director for the 2010-13 Mayday
Ceremony, Minneapolis’ annual renewal event which draws almost 50,000 people. He
composed and directed music for The Cherry Orchard, Children’s Stories from India, The
Hebrew Lesson, Through the Narrows, Beneath the Surface, and many other regional theater
productions. His recent books, World Guitar and Guitar Explorer, explore the stringed traditions
of the world with inventive approaches on the guitar. His authoring credits also include most of
the Guitar Songs for Dummies series and contributions to Guitar Edge magazine.
www.gregherriges.com
“... a gifted musician who is able to bring the best sounds from several cultures into one type
of intriguing music.” —Folkworld (Germany)
“Guitar renegade... Herriges always comes off as native maestro, never slumming dilettante. His
technique on both guitar and bouzouki is formidable, his feel for diverse cultures exemplary.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
March/April-Hastings High School and Middle School Art Show
Come celebrate the artistic vibe of the Hastings Middle and High School students as they display their best work!
OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday-March 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Black Dirt Theater
IMPROV Nights
Two shows for each night at 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Tickets available online or at the door.
To purchase online, click below!
To purchase online, click below!
Marika Bournaki pianist
Described as “the Celine Dion of classical” by The Huffington Post, MARIKA BOURNAKI is at once a world-class performer, dazzling pianist, vivacious young woman and one of the freshest faces on the classical music scene. Ms. Bournaki not only brings distinctive interpretations to favorite standards, but extends her passion for music by commissioning works from younger composers and collaborating with artists from various fields.
Marika Bournaki has appeared as guest soloist with the symphony orchestras of Montréal, Quebec and St. Petersburg along with Romania’s Timisoara Filharmonica, Switzerland’s Verbier Chamber Orchestra and Canada’s Orchestre Métropolitain. In addition to a benefit recital for the Glenn Gould Foundation at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, she has been presented in solo recitals and chamber music collaborations throughout the United States, Canada and the world, including Belgium, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Switzerland and South Korea.
A devoted chamber musician, Marika Bournaki performs regularly at Brooklyn’s Bargemusic, the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival and the Frankly Music series in Milwaukee, while serving on the faculties of the Eastern Music Festival and Canada’s Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance. She tours internationally with duo partner cellist Julian Schwarz, and together won 1st prize in the 2016 Boulder International Chamber Music Competition’s “The Art of Duo.” Ms. Bournaki is also a member of the Mile-End Trio with Mr. Schwarz and violinist Jeffrey Multer.
The award-winning documentary “I am Not a Rock Star,” featuring Marika Bounaki and directed by Bobbi Jo Hart, has captivated international audiences of all ages. The feature-length film chronicles Ms. Bournaki’s evolution as an artist from the age of 12 to 20. A runaway success at multiple film festivals throughout the world, screenings of “I am Not a Rock Star” and solo performances were recently presented in Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Miami, Napa Valley, Palm Springs, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as in Greece, México and Spain. The film has also been seen in Greece (ERT), The Netherlands (NTS), Norway (NRK), Sweden (SVT) the United Kingdom (BBC4), Australia (SBS) and New Zealand (Sky). The documentary is the recipient of awards for Best Arts Documentary and Best Editing from the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards.
Marika Bournaki’s innovative approach to her art and performance is reflected in a number of multimedia projects intended to reach out to new audiences. Additionally, her role as Ambassador to the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal’s summer event, “A Cool Classical Journey,” afforded new and stimulating ways to share her music with the public.
Marika Bournaki holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where her principal teachers were Yoheved Kaplinsky and Matti Raekallio. She makes her home in New York City.
Marika Bournaki has appeared as guest soloist with the symphony orchestras of Montréal, Quebec and St. Petersburg along with Romania’s Timisoara Filharmonica, Switzerland’s Verbier Chamber Orchestra and Canada’s Orchestre Métropolitain. In addition to a benefit recital for the Glenn Gould Foundation at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, she has been presented in solo recitals and chamber music collaborations throughout the United States, Canada and the world, including Belgium, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Switzerland and South Korea.
A devoted chamber musician, Marika Bournaki performs regularly at Brooklyn’s Bargemusic, the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival and the Frankly Music series in Milwaukee, while serving on the faculties of the Eastern Music Festival and Canada’s Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance. She tours internationally with duo partner cellist Julian Schwarz, and together won 1st prize in the 2016 Boulder International Chamber Music Competition’s “The Art of Duo.” Ms. Bournaki is also a member of the Mile-End Trio with Mr. Schwarz and violinist Jeffrey Multer.
The award-winning documentary “I am Not a Rock Star,” featuring Marika Bounaki and directed by Bobbi Jo Hart, has captivated international audiences of all ages. The feature-length film chronicles Ms. Bournaki’s evolution as an artist from the age of 12 to 20. A runaway success at multiple film festivals throughout the world, screenings of “I am Not a Rock Star” and solo performances were recently presented in Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Miami, Napa Valley, Palm Springs, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as in Greece, México and Spain. The film has also been seen in Greece (ERT), The Netherlands (NTS), Norway (NRK), Sweden (SVT) the United Kingdom (BBC4), Australia (SBS) and New Zealand (Sky). The documentary is the recipient of awards for Best Arts Documentary and Best Editing from the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards.
Marika Bournaki’s innovative approach to her art and performance is reflected in a number of multimedia projects intended to reach out to new audiences. Additionally, her role as Ambassador to the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal’s summer event, “A Cool Classical Journey,” afforded new and stimulating ways to share her music with the public.
Marika Bournaki holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where her principal teachers were Yoheved Kaplinsky and Matti Raekallio. She makes her home in New York City.
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Movie Night at the HAC!
Friday April 26, 2019--7:00pm
Special Screening of "I am not a Rockstar"
documentary on the early life of guest artist
Marika Bournaki
Movie on the big screen starts at 7pm followed by discussion with Marika. Admission is free. Donations for the Steinway fund gratefully accepted. Come on down and enjoy an evening of great music through the eyes of a teen prodigy!
The Wolfgang
Sunday-April 14, 2019
3:00pm
A program featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!
The WolfGang’s members are Paul Jacobson, flute; Stanley King, oboe; Mary Sorlie, violin; Jennifer Kalika, viola; Laura Handler, cello and Gail Olszewski, fortepiano. We play classical music on classical instruments.
As our name suggests, we play music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but we do not restrict our selections to just his music. Compositions of his contemporaries – sometimes new discoveries – are also part of our programs. You will hear us present music by Johann Christian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Ignaz Jacob Holzbauer, Karl Philipp Stamitz, F. X. Sussmayer, Franz Joseph Haydn, Jacques Christian-Michel Widerkehr and Ludwig van Beethoven, among others.
Tickets available at the door $15 the day of concert.
As our name suggests, we play music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but we do not restrict our selections to just his music. Compositions of his contemporaries – sometimes new discoveries – are also part of our programs. You will hear us present music by Johann Christian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Ignaz Jacob Holzbauer, Karl Philipp Stamitz, F. X. Sussmayer, Franz Joseph Haydn, Jacques Christian-Michel Widerkehr and Ludwig van Beethoven, among others.
Tickets available at the door $15 the day of concert.
"A Night at the Jazz Club"
presented by
Hastings High School Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band Ensembles
Saturday-April 6, 2019 2 shows--6:00pm and 8:30pm
TICKETS SOLD AT HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
March 26, 2019--10:30am
Benjamin Cold, saxophone & Filip Živanović, guitar
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
March 12, 2019--10:30am
Konstantin Krasnitsky, piano
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Croatian pianist, Konstantin Krasnitsky will be visiting the United States in March for a residency with University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He will be traveling with Croatian composer Davor Bobic and they are both scheduled to be the distinguished international guests for the University's Piano Festival and Competition scheduled for March 14-16, 2019.
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Aaron Moen, painter
November 30, 2018 through @February 28, 2019
Aaron Moen is a landscape and wildlife artist from Hastings, Minnesota.
His travels to many National and State Parks have been the inspiration
for many of his paintings. He enjoys painting animals in their natural
habitat. The beauty of the natural landscapes are also reflected in many
of his paintings. In his free time he likes to travel, camp, kayak,
photograph nature and paint.
His travels to many National and State Parks have been the inspiration
for many of his paintings. He enjoys painting animals in their natural
habitat. The beauty of the natural landscapes are also reflected in many
of his paintings. In his free time he likes to travel, camp, kayak,
photograph nature and paint.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
February 19, 2019-10:30am
featuring Flutespiration
FluteSpiration is a professional flute ensemble dedicated to high quality chamber music performances for all types of audiences. With an exciting synergy of sound, FluteSpiration presents innovative programs for concerts and for community and educational events. Drawing from repertoire covering a rich diversity of styles—Classic masters (including Mozart, Bach, Beethoven), French virtuosic literature (including Debussy and Rameau), Opera selections, popular music, Irish/Celtic favorites, Latin dances, Sacred, Ragtime, Jazz, Holiday— there's something for everyone and for every occasion.
Double Down Daredevils
February 9th, 2019--7:00pm (Saturday)
Returning to the HAC Stage, Minnesota based bluegrass band, "Double Down Daredevils" will be playing Bluegrass and Americana music with a special emphasis on 2, 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies. Please join the "Double Down Daredevils" on this mid-winter's night and chase away the winter blues with their bluegrass, old tyme and gospel music. Traditional tunes and original tunes throughout the night.
TICKETS
TICKETS
- Online tickets for adults available by clicking below. $15 plus ticketing fees.
- At door--$20 for adults (Credit Card fees added if paying by credit card)
- $10 for students ages 13 and up with valid student ID
- Kids 12 and under are free.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
February 5th, 2019--10:30am
TRIO MEZZE VOCI
Jennifer L. Gerth-clarinet, Susan Janda-viola, & Mindy Eschedor-piano
Our free Tuesday Coffee Concerts continue in 2019 with Jen Gerth, Susan Janda and Mindy Eschedor sharing music for piano, viola & clarinet. A wonderful trio!
Mindy Eschedor
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Susan Janda
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SUNDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
with visiting artist, Karen Hughes Beacom, soprano & Sarah Lockwood, piano
Sunday-February 3, 2019--3:00pm
Yes, you read that right! Sunday Coffee Concert! Even though it's not a Tuesday, we are offering this Free Coffee Concert before the Super Bowl festivities! Don't worry, the concert will be over long before the big game! Please come and enjoy! You won't want to miss this!
Karen Beacom
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Sarah Lockwood
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KAREN HUGHES BEACOM--With a voice and stage presence described as “warm and lyrical with a lot of dramatic power” by the Omaha World Herald, Karen Hughes Beacom has made a name for herself on the opera and concert stage. A Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Finalist, her career has crossed borders, with international performances at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, China as the soprano soloist in Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Tianjin Symphony and as the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro under the baton of Joseph Rescigno in Novafeltria, Bellaria an Sant’Archangelo, Italy. Karen performs regularly with the Sault Symphony in Ontario, Canada, with recent solo appearances in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. This versatile soprano has performed the roles of Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mimi in La Boheme, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Fiordiligi in Cosí fan tutte, Alexandra in the world premiere of O Pioneers!, Cio-Cio in Madama Butterfly, and Micaela in Carmen, among others. Her opera credits include Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Opera Omaha, Sun Valley Opera, DuPage Opera Theatre, Chautauqua Institution and as resident artist for Soo Opera.
Karen is the principal harpist for the Sault Symphony and has played with Traverse Symphony, Marquette Symphony, Gaylord Chamber Symphony, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony and more. A frequent recitalist, Karen has performed on the Music at Central Series, Mackinac Arts Council Classical Artist Series, Music at Central Series in East Lansing, MI and in nearly a dozen performances of Mike Dempsey and Friends here at the Soo Theatre, as well as in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Karen has also appeared with the Summit Choral Society in Akron, OH, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society in Omaha, Nebraska and recorded backup vocals on the Mannheim Steamroller album Christmas Extraordinaire. Karen has accompanied The Ceremony of Carols on harp for the Algoma Chamber Singers in Ontario under the direction of Patty Gartshore, as well as the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI under the direction of Casey Robards.
In addition to performing, Karen is the founder and artistic director of the Soo Opera in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Founded in 2006 at the Soo Theatre Project, Soo Opera has brought fully staged works with orchestra to the Eastern Upper Peninsula for over a decade, including annual performances on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel and Mission Point Theater. When not on stage or directing, Karen serves as Director of Music at Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island, Artistic Director of the Soo Theatre Project, director of the Soo Youth Theatre Program, and as an adjunct professor of music at Lake Superior State University. Karenwas also appointed as the Chorus Master for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey, MI in 2017. Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied under Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Ariel Bybee. A student of Bybee’s in New York City, where she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Karen subsequently followed her mentor and teacher to earn her degree in the field of opera. Karen also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Harp Performance from DePauw University.
Karen is the principal harpist for the Sault Symphony and has played with Traverse Symphony, Marquette Symphony, Gaylord Chamber Symphony, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony and more. A frequent recitalist, Karen has performed on the Music at Central Series, Mackinac Arts Council Classical Artist Series, Music at Central Series in East Lansing, MI and in nearly a dozen performances of Mike Dempsey and Friends here at the Soo Theatre, as well as in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Karen has also appeared with the Summit Choral Society in Akron, OH, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society in Omaha, Nebraska and recorded backup vocals on the Mannheim Steamroller album Christmas Extraordinaire. Karen has accompanied The Ceremony of Carols on harp for the Algoma Chamber Singers in Ontario under the direction of Patty Gartshore, as well as the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI under the direction of Casey Robards.
In addition to performing, Karen is the founder and artistic director of the Soo Opera in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Founded in 2006 at the Soo Theatre Project, Soo Opera has brought fully staged works with orchestra to the Eastern Upper Peninsula for over a decade, including annual performances on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel and Mission Point Theater. When not on stage or directing, Karen serves as Director of Music at Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island, Artistic Director of the Soo Theatre Project, director of the Soo Youth Theatre Program, and as an adjunct professor of music at Lake Superior State University. Karenwas also appointed as the Chorus Master for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey, MI in 2017. Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied under Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Ariel Bybee. A student of Bybee’s in New York City, where she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Karen subsequently followed her mentor and teacher to earn her degree in the field of opera. Karen also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Harp Performance from DePauw University.
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED--will be offered later in the near future
Generation Change: The Life and Money Plan for Teens
A course offered through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
Sunday eves, 6:30-8:00pm
January 6th-March 3rd, 2019
Perhaps you have heard of Dave Ramsey and the Financial Peace University (FPU) course that has helped millions of people create a desire to join the DEBT FREE movement. That same content is changing the lives of high school students and young adults through the Generation Change curriculum.
Generation Change is a series of Bible studies designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money—and how it all works together. Teens learn their value in God's eyes and what the Bible says about money. The importance of giving, the dangers of debt, how to budget and save wisely, and how to plan for large purchases are taught.
FOR: 10th grade – college students
WHEN: TBA
COST: $32
**Small group/adult leaders wanted**
For further questions or details please contact
– Wendy Human, 651-398-5820, wer6humans@embarqmail.com
– Sarah Lockwood, 651-437-3250, hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
YOU CAN LIVE DEBT FREE!
FPU for adults is being offered at Resurrection United Methodist Church, 615 W 15th St. Sundays,
January 6th – March 3rd, 5:30-7:30. Please contact the church office at 651-437-4398 for more details.
Generation Change is a series of Bible studies designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money—and how it all works together. Teens learn their value in God's eyes and what the Bible says about money. The importance of giving, the dangers of debt, how to budget and save wisely, and how to plan for large purchases are taught.
FOR: 10th grade – college students
WHEN: TBA
COST: $32
**Small group/adult leaders wanted**
For further questions or details please contact
– Wendy Human, 651-398-5820, wer6humans@embarqmail.com
– Sarah Lockwood, 651-437-3250, hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
YOU CAN LIVE DEBT FREE!
FPU for adults is being offered at Resurrection United Methodist Church, 615 W 15th St. Sundays,
January 6th – March 3rd, 5:30-7:30. Please contact the church office at 651-437-4398 for more details.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
December 18, 2018-10:30am
Carolyn Campfield-soprano & Sarah Lockwood-piano
with John Huth-trumpet & recorder
"Holidays Around the World"
Come join us for the final 2018 Tuesday Coffee Concert as Carolyn, John and Sarah perform holiday tunes of many different countries! Bring your vocal cords for a Sing Along, too!
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Carolyn Campfield
Sarah Lockwood
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TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
November 27, 2018--10:30am
Nancy Soteroplos, soprano and Sarah Lockwood, piano
with Dr. Bernard Carpenter, narrator
"Remembering the Great War through Music and Verse"
Nancy Soteroplos
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Sarah Lockwood
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Dr. Bernard Carpenter
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This particular concert features songs and prose from around the time of the end of WWI. We will have coffee available and perhaps some treats. Stick around afterwards to visit with the performers and view the gallery exhibit. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
Hastings Public Elementary Schools 2018 Art Show
October 25-November 20
Artists come in all backgrounds and ages! We are excited to host the students of Kennedy, McAuliffe and Pinecrest Elementary schools as they put their creative works on display!
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday-October 25, 2018
4:00-6:00pm
Refreshments provided!
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday-October 25, 2018
4:00-6:00pm
Refreshments provided!
Annie Humphrey
A free concert sponsored by Dakota County Libraries
Saturday-November 17, 2018-2:00pm
Enjoy music and poetry that honors Native American culture performed by singer and song writer Annie Humphrey.
About Annie
Growing up on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota, Annie lived in a home filled with voices made of thunder and nothing could stop it. Her parents were brilliant people individually. Her father, a singer and musician and her mother an artist and poet. Together they made sadness. Each of her parents taught Annie the beautiful things they knew. They showed her that she carried their gifts in her hands too. This is how creating art and music came about for her. This is what saved her. This is how she lives now.
Things my dad taught me:
skin a deer, set net, clean fish, make maple syrup, harvest wild rice, play basketball, ride motorcycle, go without if you can't afford it, play guitar
Things my mom taught me:
draw, paint, sew, write, laugh, wonder, forgive
Annie has 4 children and 2 grandsons. She has a handsome, Indian, horseman husband. They inspire her spirit and her art.
Growing up on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota, Annie lived in a home filled with voices made of thunder and nothing could stop it. Her parents were brilliant people individually. Her father, a singer and musician and her mother an artist and poet. Together they made sadness. Each of her parents taught Annie the beautiful things they knew. They showed her that she carried their gifts in her hands too. This is how creating art and music came about for her. This is what saved her. This is how she lives now.
Things my dad taught me:
skin a deer, set net, clean fish, make maple syrup, harvest wild rice, play basketball, ride motorcycle, go without if you can't afford it, play guitar
Things my mom taught me:
draw, paint, sew, write, laugh, wonder, forgive
Annie has 4 children and 2 grandsons. She has a handsome, Indian, horseman husband. They inspire her spirit and her art.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
November 13, 2018--10:30am
Hannah C. Flowers-Harp
Our Tuesday coffee concert series continues with sounds of the harp!
Hannah Flowers is an award winning Traditional singer and harpist from St. Paul, Minnesota. Classically trained from a young age, she discovered Traditional Irish music as a teenager. Known for her sensitive and lyrical accompaniment of songs as well as her syncopated and rhythmic accompaniment of dance tunes, Hannah enjoys exploring the full depth of traditional Irish music and song.
The program will include selections from Hannah's debut album “Amhrán na Cruite” (“Song of the Harp”).
We will have coffee available and perhaps some treats. Stick around afterwards to visit with Ms. Flowers and view the gallery exhibit. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
Hannah Flowers is an award winning Traditional singer and harpist from St. Paul, Minnesota. Classically trained from a young age, she discovered Traditional Irish music as a teenager. Known for her sensitive and lyrical accompaniment of songs as well as her syncopated and rhythmic accompaniment of dance tunes, Hannah enjoys exploring the full depth of traditional Irish music and song.
The program will include selections from Hannah's debut album “Amhrán na Cruite” (“Song of the Harp”).
We will have coffee available and perhaps some treats. Stick around afterwards to visit with Ms. Flowers and view the gallery exhibit. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
October 30, 2018--10:30am
Melyssa Rice, soprano; Sarah Lockwood, piano & Pat Dymacek, piano
Some spooky music is scheduled for this seasonal concert featuring Melyssa Rice, soprano, and pianists Sarah Lockwood and Pat Dymacek. Come join us for coffee and treats while listening to the concert, and plan to tour the art gallery afterwards. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
Pat Dymacek
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Melyssa Rice
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Sarah Lockwood
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KEYS TO SUCCESS Fundraiser
featuring Colton Peltier, piano
Saturday-October 6, 2018
6:00-cocktail hour; 7:00-concert
TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT (FREE)
October 2, 2018--10:30am
Jarrelle Barton-American Guzheng Artist
Join us as the FREE Tuesday Coffee Concert series returns with Jarrelle Barton and the music of the Guzheng (or Chinese Zither) - 10:30am at the Hastings Arts Center!
Jarrelle will perform traditional and modern pieces for Zheng along with original compositions while you enjoy fresh coffee!
We will have coffee available and perhaps some treats. Stick around afterwards to visit with Mr. Barton and to view the gallery exhibit. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
Jarrelle will perform traditional and modern pieces for Zheng along with original compositions while you enjoy fresh coffee!
We will have coffee available and perhaps some treats. Stick around afterwards to visit with Mr. Barton and to view the gallery exhibit. Donations for our "Keys to Success" fundraising campaign are always welcome and appreciated.
Minnesota Classical Realist Painters
mid-July through mid-October
Dyan Padgett and Carrie Kleinberger
***Opening Reception***
Friday July 20, 2018
5:00-10:00pm
Most paintings available for purchase.
Friday July 20, 2018
5:00-10:00pm
Most paintings available for purchase.
FREE Tuesday Coffee Concert
July 3, 2018--10:30am
Batya MacAdam-Somer, violin
Batya MacAdam-Somer grew up within the vibrant musical community of Houston, Texas, where she studied violin with Judy Offman and Fredell Lack. She began her college studies at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston and went on to earn a BA from the Manhattan School of Music in 2005 in the studio of Sylvia Rosenberg. Batya completed her MA at the University of California, San Diego in 2009. She has participated in the Lucerne Festival Academy, Aspen Summer Music Festival, International Festival Institute at Round Top and the Bach Festival of Leipzig, playing under conductors Pierre Boulez, Kurt Masur, Charles Dutoit, and David Robertson. Her involvement with composers and contemporary music has led to work with organizations wasteLAnd, Glottalopticon, Bang on a Can, wildUP, RENGA, Art of Élan and San Diego New Music. Batya recently earned her DMA at UCSD, working with János Négyesy. She currently resides in San Diego where she performs as a member of Quartet Nouveau and the G Burns Jug Band.
Admission is FREE! Coffee and treats provided. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. Thank you!
Admission is FREE! Coffee and treats provided. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. Thank you!
May/June-Jordan Shaffer, Hastings native
Artist Statement:
--This body of work is an eclectic assemblage of mixed media pieces celebrating the fundamental properties of color, form, and repetition. I am a material-driven artist. While I work in a wide variety of mediums and styles, I enjoy creating work where form and content are complimentary. If I am using ink, I favor bold and dramatic compositions that mirror the depth and strength of ink itself. Likewise, if I am painting I try to create forms that resonate with a painterly aesthetic and capture the fluidity of paint. From traditional still life paintings to abstract geometric narratives, the basic constructs of lines, form, composition, and color still persist, and so I believe abstract and representational art to be very similar in those regards. In the future I hope to explore the narrative potentials of both representational and aesthetic designs, combing these elements within single compositions.
--I studied art at the University of Minnesota. In 2017 I graduated with two bachelor’s degree in Art (B.A.) and Art History. David Feinberg was my mentor and painting professor and guided me in my exploration of the subconscious and the abstract. I plan on returning to the University of Minnesota in 2018 to get my M.Ed. in Art Education and hope to teach in the near future.
OPEN HOUSE UPDATE! Date and Time changed!
Artist open house is now scheduled for Friday--May 4, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm
The Spirit of Jesse Brady
FRIDAY-June 29, 2018 7PM
Jesse Brady revives it's past members Jeff Christensen on guitar, Jeff Hauschildt on Drums and Pat Wagoner on Bass returning to its 70's and early 80's roots on the Twin Cities scene. From the golden era of power rock AOR bands such as STYXX and Super Tramp, Jesse Brady rocked the Twin Cities and the greater Minnesota region. In 1981 their song "Souvenirs" won Minnesota Music Awards best song of the year. The Spirit of Jesse Brady arrives in Hastings to rattle the stained glass in our "Rock the Church" event on FRIDAY June 29, 2018. The show will include high quality performances of selections by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, James Gang, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck and even a smokin' song from the musical "West Side Story". Opening for the Spirit of Jesse Brady will be local band The Montes. Concert starts at 7pm. Tickets at the door $15.
Hear a little of "Souvenirs" and some of the current work of this Classic Band!
Hear a little of "Souvenirs" and some of the current work of this Classic Band!
Come to the Hastings Arts Center on selected Tuesdays in September, October, March, April and May to enjoy free concerts performed by local Twin Cities musicians. Come enjoy fresh coffee and the art gallery starting at 10:00am. Concerts begin at 10:30am and will be anywhere from 35-60 minutes in length.
***Thanks in part for a contribution from Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council, these concerts have been made possible to be provided for the Hastings and surrounding communities.***
2017
September 19--Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara & Kristyn Rupp-violins, assisted by Sarah Lockwood-piano
October 3--Gail Olszewski-pianist
October 24--Melyssa Rice-soprano; Beth Albertson-cello; Sarah Lockwood-piano
December 12--Harmen Vanhoorne and Sam Niewenhuis guest artists from Belgium performing on cornet and keyboard.
2018
March 27--Benjamin Cold-saxophone
April 3- canceled due to weather. Rescheduled to May 15.
April 17-Naye Strunes (New Strings) quartet (Klezmer music included)
May 1-Barbershoppers & Bereavement: Music to the Ears & Healing for the Soul, featuring the SummerTime Quartet
May 15- Julie Johnson, flute & Gail Olszewki, piano (rescheduled from April 3)
May 22-OboeBass! featuring Carrie Vecchione-oboe/English horn & Rolf Erdahl-double bass
(rescheduled from March 6)
SUMMER dates coming soon!!!!
***Thanks in part for a contribution from Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council, these concerts have been made possible to be provided for the Hastings and surrounding communities.***
2017
September 19--Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara & Kristyn Rupp-violins, assisted by Sarah Lockwood-piano
October 3--Gail Olszewski-pianist
October 24--Melyssa Rice-soprano; Beth Albertson-cello; Sarah Lockwood-piano
December 12--Harmen Vanhoorne and Sam Niewenhuis guest artists from Belgium performing on cornet and keyboard.
2018
March 27--Benjamin Cold-saxophone
April 3- canceled due to weather. Rescheduled to May 15.
April 17-Naye Strunes (New Strings) quartet (Klezmer music included)
May 1-Barbershoppers & Bereavement: Music to the Ears & Healing for the Soul, featuring the SummerTime Quartet
May 15- Julie Johnson, flute & Gail Olszewki, piano (rescheduled from April 3)
May 22-OboeBass! featuring Carrie Vecchione-oboe/English horn & Rolf Erdahl-double bass
(rescheduled from March 6)
SUMMER dates coming soon!!!!
Tuesday May 17, 2018 at 7PM
Co-written in 2010 by Victor Zupanc and Kevin Kling, For the Birds is a concert length work (1 hour running time) that, on the surface, seems to be about birds. It features a series of musical pieces extolling the nature of each particular bird (sparrows, roosters, woodpeckers, Canadian geese, hawks), drawing parallels with our own human nature. Interspersed between, is insightful storytelling created by Kling reflecting on childhood memories, immigration, illness, accidents, and healing. However, just below the surface (but discernible to those that look), For the Birds is a work about that part of our human nature that compels us to reach beyond ourselves for more —more opportunity for our family, more money, more fun, more speed, more knowledge, more love. When all goes well, we call that need aspiration. When it doesn’t, and we plunge to the earth with melting wings, we call it hubris. Through utterly delightful music and a worldview only Kevin Kling can provide, For the Birds gives us the space to contemplate our nature, laugh at ourselves, and heal.
For more info on Zeitgeist, check out www.zeitgeistnewmusic.org
For more info about Kevin Kling, go to www.kevinkling.com
For more info on Zeitgeist, check out www.zeitgeistnewmusic.org
For more info about Kevin Kling, go to www.kevinkling.com
Saturday-May 12, 2018 at 7:00pm
Annie Fitzgerald Returns...
We are so excited to have Annie Fitzgerald back to perform at the HAC.
Annie will perform highlights from her new CD, "You & Me & the Sun" and also some earlier tunes.
Purchase tickets below
Marked by the Songwriters Hall of Fame as an artist to watch, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald will release her second album You & Me & the Sun on June 1st, 2018. Produced by Danny O’Brien (The Farewell Circuit, Dem Yuut), the album finds Fitzgerald joining gifted musicians and shaping an intricately textured pop sound touched with the raw vitality of rock-and-roll.
“a gorgeous voice, material to match, and a winning presence….leaning heavily on her almost uncanny gift for breaking her voice over a note. She fairy shimmers, threading a melody like she was born to it.” -Dwight Hobbes, TC Daily Planet
“A regular on the New York City Indie scene, Annie Fitzgerald is known in several major US cities as an entrancing performer with a voice that draws you, wraps its arms around you, and just won’t let go. Her songs tackle the little moments in life, drawing the significance of each out into the light in songs that flow like water..” -Wildy Haskell, Wildy’s World
“a woman with a haunting voice and remarkable knack for writing songs that are easy to identify with.” – Mossip
“Fitzgerald has the type of soulful voice you won’t soon forget and you’re likely to hear more of, so jump on the bandwagon early!” –Outblush
www.anniefitzgerald.com
Annie will perform highlights from her new CD, "You & Me & the Sun" and also some earlier tunes.
Purchase tickets below
Marked by the Songwriters Hall of Fame as an artist to watch, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald will release her second album You & Me & the Sun on June 1st, 2018. Produced by Danny O’Brien (The Farewell Circuit, Dem Yuut), the album finds Fitzgerald joining gifted musicians and shaping an intricately textured pop sound touched with the raw vitality of rock-and-roll.
“a gorgeous voice, material to match, and a winning presence….leaning heavily on her almost uncanny gift for breaking her voice over a note. She fairy shimmers, threading a melody like she was born to it.” -Dwight Hobbes, TC Daily Planet
“A regular on the New York City Indie scene, Annie Fitzgerald is known in several major US cities as an entrancing performer with a voice that draws you, wraps its arms around you, and just won’t let go. Her songs tackle the little moments in life, drawing the significance of each out into the light in songs that flow like water..” -Wildy Haskell, Wildy’s World
“a woman with a haunting voice and remarkable knack for writing songs that are easy to identify with.” – Mossip
“Fitzgerald has the type of soulful voice you won’t soon forget and you’re likely to hear more of, so jump on the bandwagon early!” –Outblush
www.anniefitzgerald.com
TUESDAY-May 1, 2018 at 7:00pm
James Dutton-Flute
with Casey Rafn, piano & Natalia Moiseeva, violin
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Come to this special WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERT. James Dutton will be returning to our stage during his brief visit to the states. The concert will also feature Casey Rafn, piano and Natalia Moiseeva, violin.
GENERAL ADMISSION $10 at the door only. Kids 12 and under are FREE For more info on James Dutton, please visit www.jamesduttonflute.com
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Mr. Dutton will be playing selections from his newly released CD, "Idyll: The English Flute Unheard." The CD will be available for purchase at the concert.
Programme for May 1st: Suite in A op.144 - C. Armstrong Gibbs*Sonata in C op.69 - Robin Milford* Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano - Martinu Suite in Three Movements - Cyril Bradley Rootham* Two Vocalise-Etudes - Maurice Ravel & Olivier Messiaen Sonata for Flute and Piano - Martinu Works marked with * are from “Idyll”. |
James Dutton studied at the Royal College of Music in London, winning prizes for orchestral, solo and chamber music performances. He has also been awarded two Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medals and a Fellowship in Flute Performance from Trinity College London.
As a Park Lane Group Young Artist, he gave a recital at the Purcell Room which included the world premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates” for alto flute and piano, written for him by the leading British composer Julian Anderson.
Since 1997 he has been principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a soloist many times including concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall in London, many European cities and tours across Australia and South Korea.
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous recitals, performing everything from classic works to contemporary repertoire. He also appears on many recordings both with his own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio and TV broadcasts. In December 2016 he first visited Minneapolis and gave a series of recitals, including at Hastings Arts Center, and he is delighted to be returning. He has also been invited to perform for both the British Flute Society and the Norwegian Flute Festival. In November 2017 he appeared in recital together with Tom Ottar Andreassen, co-principal flute of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. February 2018 saw the release of his debut album “Idyll” with Oliver Davies on the MPR label. Later this year James will be retiring from his position at the Scots Guards Band and moving to Oslo in Norway to join his wife and daughter, and concentrating on a career as a recitalist and teacher.
www.jamesduttonflute.com
As a Park Lane Group Young Artist, he gave a recital at the Purcell Room which included the world premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates” for alto flute and piano, written for him by the leading British composer Julian Anderson.
Since 1997 he has been principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a soloist many times including concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall in London, many European cities and tours across Australia and South Korea.
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous recitals, performing everything from classic works to contemporary repertoire. He also appears on many recordings both with his own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio and TV broadcasts. In December 2016 he first visited Minneapolis and gave a series of recitals, including at Hastings Arts Center, and he is delighted to be returning. He has also been invited to perform for both the British Flute Society and the Norwegian Flute Festival. In November 2017 he appeared in recital together with Tom Ottar Andreassen, co-principal flute of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. February 2018 saw the release of his debut album “Idyll” with Oliver Davies on the MPR label. Later this year James will be retiring from his position at the Scots Guards Band and moving to Oslo in Norway to join his wife and daughter, and concentrating on a career as a recitalist and teacher.
www.jamesduttonflute.com
SPRING MEDIA SALE FUNDRAISER
MAY 5th, 2018
We’re holding our first Spring Media Sale!
This is a MEDIA SALE, so the items we’re offering are:
CDs, Vinyl Records
DVDs & BluRays
Hardcover & Paperback Books
Instrumental & Vocal Sheet Music
Video Games (*Wii, PS2, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Computer Games)
***Sorry, we cannot accept: Instruments, Cassette Tapes, VHS Tapes, Magazines, Blank/Recordable Media, Board Games. Also, NO Electronics: Players, Consoles, Controllers, Speaker, Devices.***
We will be accepting items on May 2nd & 4th from Noon to 9pm. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity not only to rid yourself of unwanted media, but to help out the Hastings Arts Center in the process! Proceeds from the sale will go toward our current needs as well as future dreams: the ongoing piano fund, a new portion of the-building’s roof, sound paneling the practice rooms, and creating a green room/teacher break room.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact the H.A.C. to inquire about Volunteer Opportunities for this sale and also for the drop-off days.
PLEASE SHARE this event with your friends, neighbors, family & sale groups!
#HACSpringMediaSale2018
This is a MEDIA SALE, so the items we’re offering are:
CDs, Vinyl Records
DVDs & BluRays
Hardcover & Paperback Books
Instrumental & Vocal Sheet Music
Video Games (*Wii, PS2, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Computer Games)
***Sorry, we cannot accept: Instruments, Cassette Tapes, VHS Tapes, Magazines, Blank/Recordable Media, Board Games. Also, NO Electronics: Players, Consoles, Controllers, Speaker, Devices.***
We will be accepting items on May 2nd & 4th from Noon to 9pm. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity not only to rid yourself of unwanted media, but to help out the Hastings Arts Center in the process! Proceeds from the sale will go toward our current needs as well as future dreams: the ongoing piano fund, a new portion of the-building’s roof, sound paneling the practice rooms, and creating a green room/teacher break room.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact the H.A.C. to inquire about Volunteer Opportunities for this sale and also for the drop-off days.
PLEASE SHARE this event with your friends, neighbors, family & sale groups!
#HACSpringMediaSale2018
Hastings Middle School & High School Students Art Exhibit
March 25-April 25
Come to an OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION Sunday-March 25th from 2:00-4:00 to view some of our Hastings students' artwork!
Exhibit hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00, and also Tuesdays from 10am-1pm.
Exhibit will be up through April 25th, 2018.
Thursday Musical Community Concert (FREE)
Sunday-April 8, 2018 at 3:00pm
Thursday Musical is dedicated to presenting fine classical music programs featuring outstanding local musicians and offering educational opportunities to artists and audiences alike.
Thursday Musical, one of the oldest arts organizations in the country, was founded in 1892 by group of 12 women from Minneapolis, MN. Several of them had recently returned from classical music studies in eastern cities of the United States or Europe and wanted to continue their studies as well as perform. They formed a music club called, The Ladies Thursday Musicale, modeled on other musical clubs, in particular, the then 10-year old Schubert Club based in St. Paul, MN. They held their first recital on Thursday, November 10, 1892 at 10:30 am.
Thursday Musical has a legacy of providing innovative and affordable concert programs to Twin Cites audiences. Currently, Thursday Musical supports three distinctive recital series featuring the wealth of classical solo and chamber ensemble repertoire: the Thursday Morning Artist Series, Home Programs, and Community Concerts.
Since 1894, Thursday Musical also has a rich tradition of providing musical inspiration and education to young audiences. The Young Artist Scholarship Competition encourages developing musicians through recital and scholarship competition opportunities. The Music In Our Schools program offers sponsored visiting educational music programs for the classroom that serve to build future audiences and inspire young performers.
Please come and enjoy this FREE concert!
Thursday Musical, one of the oldest arts organizations in the country, was founded in 1892 by group of 12 women from Minneapolis, MN. Several of them had recently returned from classical music studies in eastern cities of the United States or Europe and wanted to continue their studies as well as perform. They formed a music club called, The Ladies Thursday Musicale, modeled on other musical clubs, in particular, the then 10-year old Schubert Club based in St. Paul, MN. They held their first recital on Thursday, November 10, 1892 at 10:30 am.
Thursday Musical has a legacy of providing innovative and affordable concert programs to Twin Cites audiences. Currently, Thursday Musical supports three distinctive recital series featuring the wealth of classical solo and chamber ensemble repertoire: the Thursday Morning Artist Series, Home Programs, and Community Concerts.
Since 1894, Thursday Musical also has a rich tradition of providing musical inspiration and education to young audiences. The Young Artist Scholarship Competition encourages developing musicians through recital and scholarship competition opportunities. The Music In Our Schools program offers sponsored visiting educational music programs for the classroom that serve to build future audiences and inspire young performers.
Please come and enjoy this FREE concert!
March 18, 2018 at 3:00pm (Sunday)
St. Croix Piano Trio
Natalia Moiseeva, violin
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Ivan Konev, piano
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Tatyana Remenikova, cello
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Formed in 2012, the St. Croix Piano Trio combines the talents of three Russian musicians who have made a big impact since each moving to the United States. All three are respected teachers and performers representing such leading local music organizations as the University of Minnesota School of Music (Professor Tanya Remenikova), Minnesota Opera (Dr. Natalia Moiseeva) and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (Dr. Natalia Moiseeva and Dr. Ivan Konev). Each graduating from the top Russian music institutions in Moscow they together share a lot of similar training, making it easier to collaborate as a trio and bring in a lot of common ideas, traditions and even jokes. The trio repertoire ranges from Baroque to Modernism but they have a particular interest in performing and popularizing music of Russian composers.
The concert program will feature works by German composer, Felix Mendelssohn, Russian composer Anton Arensky, and French composer, Maurice Ravel.
Discount tickets may be purchased online. If you would like to reserve tickets by phone or email, please contact us at 651-437-4320, hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
The concert program will feature works by German composer, Felix Mendelssohn, Russian composer Anton Arensky, and French composer, Maurice Ravel.
Discount tickets may be purchased online. If you would like to reserve tickets by phone or email, please contact us at 651-437-4320, hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Beth Bacon, Oil Painter
February 12-March 20
Beth Bacon’s paintings are on exhibit during the last part of February through mid-March. Ms. Bacon is from Hastings, Minnesota.
ARTIST RECEPTION
An artist reception to meet Ms. Bacon and to view her paintings is scheduled for:
Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 2:00-4:00pm.
Light refreshments served.
ARTIST RECEPTION
An artist reception to meet Ms. Bacon and to view her paintings is scheduled for:
Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 2:00-4:00pm.
Light refreshments served.
Willow Brae (Celtic Harp and Winds)
Saturday-March 3, 2018 at 7:00pm
Harpist Andrea Stern and multi-wind player Laura MacKenzie convey the warm resonance of traditional Irish and Scottish music with loving expertise. Their renditions of airs, songs, jigs and hornpipes on Celtic harp, wooden flutes, whistles, pipes, concertina and voice are transporting and truly enchanting. Andrea and Laura have been collaborating on concert performances, recording projects and community programs since 2002, after discovering a shared love for the music of these traditions. They have been featured at
numerous festivals and fairs, and at concert halls, community centers and schools around their region, performing as Willow Brae. They have a CD of duo and solo performances, titled “Willow Brae –
Collected”, featuring a broad spectrum of sound, from radiant to reflective.
numerous festivals and fairs, and at concert halls, community centers and schools around their region, performing as Willow Brae. They have a CD of duo and solo performances, titled “Willow Brae –
Collected”, featuring a broad spectrum of sound, from radiant to reflective.
Andrea has performed as a soloist and with orchestras from both North and South America. She has given concerts around the world as a featured performer on cruise ships and has been the Principal Harpist for the Minnesota Opera. Andrea trained at the Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory in Boston, and The University of Arizona. In the Twin Cities Andrea provides concerts and educational programs which orient students and audiences to the wonders of the concert and Celtic harp. On her Celtic harp, Andrea delights students and audiences with her beautiful and creative
interpretations of Irish and Scottish music.
Laura toured nationally with Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra for nine years, has appeared on "A Prairie Home Companion", produced many recordings of Irish and Scottish music, studied ethnomusicology and did much deep journeying about the countrysides of Scotland and Ireland, discovering the wonders of traditional music. Laura has been well-honored for her work in this realm of music, including the Minnesota State Arts Board and the McKnight and Bush Performing Artist Fellowships. In 2014, "Laura MacKenzie Day" was officially proclaimed by the City of St. Paul, in honor of her local and regional work in traditional music and culture.
interpretations of Irish and Scottish music.
Laura toured nationally with Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra for nine years, has appeared on "A Prairie Home Companion", produced many recordings of Irish and Scottish music, studied ethnomusicology and did much deep journeying about the countrysides of Scotland and Ireland, discovering the wonders of traditional music. Laura has been well-honored for her work in this realm of music, including the Minnesota State Arts Board and the McKnight and Bush Performing Artist Fellowships. In 2014, "Laura MacKenzie Day" was officially proclaimed by the City of St. Paul, in honor of her local and regional work in traditional music and culture.
Duo-B
FRIDAY-February 23, 2018 at 7:30pm
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Unique in the classical music world due to its dedication to works for violin and cello ensemble, Duo-B is quickly earning praise for their passionate musical commitment, creative style, and original programming. Founded in 2009, violinist Hirono Sugimoto Borter and cellist Philip Lawrence Borter met at the Hochschule für Musik-Freiburg (Germany) and have since dedicated their performing careers to promoting the wealth of music for violin, cello duo. As winners of the prestigious Eastman Concerto Competition, they have performed across three continents including landmark performances in Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Universität der Künste in Berlin, and Minatomirai Hall in Yokohama, Japan.
Since its inception, Duo-B has championed a diverse and broad repertoire representing music from a great variety of genres and cultures. In addition to performing rarely heard masterpieces and lesser-known works, a great emphasis is placed on the communicative power and remarkable intimacy found only in the string duo. In 2011, they gave their first concert tour in the United States, performing extensively in the Southeast and are now found frequently performing across the US and Japan.
Since its inception, Duo-B has championed a diverse and broad repertoire representing music from a great variety of genres and cultures. In addition to performing rarely heard masterpieces and lesser-known works, a great emphasis is placed on the communicative power and remarkable intimacy found only in the string duo. In 2011, they gave their first concert tour in the United States, performing extensively in the Southeast and are now found frequently performing across the US and Japan.
Showcasing the great versatility of the ensemble, they are equally comfortable as soloists, having given their orchestral debut of the Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in 2012 at Kodak Hall with the Eastman Philharmonia under the direction of Neil Varon.
Most recently they were welcomed as featured guest artists at the 2017 Iowa Composer's Forum and will serve as the string faculty for the Dorian Summer Camp at Luther College. Other performance projects include participation in the IBLA Foundation Festival & Competition (Sicily, Italy) and fall concerts in Yokohama, Japan. Duo-B has worked alongside violinist Mikhail Kopelman and cellist Steven Doane. Former mentors for the ensemble have included Latica Honda-Rosenberg and Christoph Henkel.
Philip and Hirono reside in Decorah, IA with their two sons.
Most recently they were welcomed as featured guest artists at the 2017 Iowa Composer's Forum and will serve as the string faculty for the Dorian Summer Camp at Luther College. Other performance projects include participation in the IBLA Foundation Festival & Competition (Sicily, Italy) and fall concerts in Yokohama, Japan. Duo-B has worked alongside violinist Mikhail Kopelman and cellist Steven Doane. Former mentors for the ensemble have included Latica Honda-Rosenberg and Christoph Henkel.
Philip and Hirono reside in Decorah, IA with their two sons.
Ellie Leonardsmith, photographer, "What We Hide"
January-midFebruary
A portrait series exploring our whole, complex selves. In each portrait session for this exhibit and originally for a book that the photographer created, Leonardsmith invited the participant to share something with her that they felt they couldn't talk about in light conversation. Sometimes what emerged was something they held as a shameful secret. Other times participants brought forth something that they weren't actively trying to hide, but felt would be an unwelcome disclosure in their social circle. Breaking that silent rule of suppression was often just as hard as telling a secret held in deep shame. What resulted from this sharing was a lessening of suffering and an increase of connection.
Opening Reception-Sunday
January 7, 2:00-5:00pm
Get a front seat to Ellie's exhibit during a casual open house reception. A brief discussion of the work on display is at 3:30. Coffee and treats will be served. Come one come all!
Valentines Show with "From the Heart"
Sunday-February 11, 2018 at 3:00pm
FROM THE HEART, a quartet with Martha Mathewson on piano, Dana Mathewson on woodwinds, Melissa O’Neill, soprano and Tom Witry, baritone, performs classics straight from the heart of the Great American Songbook and from stage and screen. You know which ones we mean… those timeless tunes that every person of ‘a certain age’ sang along with on the radio, those favorite pieces that were playing when they fell in love, the songs the big band played when they danced with their favorite partner…. FROM THE HEART brings these classics to life in fresh and tasteful style.
"From the Heart" will bring a special Valentine's Day performance to our stage! Whether or not you are of 'a certain age' this concert is for you! Why not make it part of your Valentine's Day celebration. Following lunch come to a great concert right in your own backyard! Plus, there will be dessert!
ONLINE TICKET SALES are no longer available.
Doors will open at 2:30pm on February 11th.
Adult tickets are $20 at the door.
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.
Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
"From the Heart" will bring a special Valentine's Day performance to our stage! Whether or not you are of 'a certain age' this concert is for you! Why not make it part of your Valentine's Day celebration. Following lunch come to a great concert right in your own backyard! Plus, there will be dessert!
ONLINE TICKET SALES are no longer available.
Doors will open at 2:30pm on February 11th.
Adult tickets are $20 at the door.
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.
Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
The Roe Family Singers
February 3, 2018 at 7:00pm
-The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe (Best Female Vocalist, City Pages/Village Voice) and Quillan Roe (Accident Clearinghouse), the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.
-Featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They've shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, the Grascals, and Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World's Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; and, in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair.
-The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music.
We are so excited for their return to our stage! If the Super Bowl isn't for you, consider escaping to Hastings for the weekend and come enjoy this concert while you visit!
OUR ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30pm when the doors open.
$20 for adults
Kids 0-6 are free
Kids ages 7-17 are free with each adult ticket purchase.
Additional kids or Students attending alone are $10.
-Featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They've shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, the Grascals, and Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World's Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; and, in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair.
-The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music.
We are so excited for their return to our stage! If the Super Bowl isn't for you, consider escaping to Hastings for the weekend and come enjoy this concert while you visit!
OUR ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30pm when the doors open.
$20 for adults
Kids 0-6 are free
Kids ages 7-17 are free with each adult ticket purchase.
Additional kids or Students attending alone are $10.
Jennifer Eckes & Arne Fogel
"Days of Wine & Roses"
Sunday-January 21, 2018-3:00pm
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Photos by Andrea Canter
A fabulous act returning to our stage...Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Arne Fogel will tunefully wend their way through the 1960s songbook that was a golden age for Broadway, Hollywood, and pop music. This was a decade of big hits for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Barbra Streisand, and you'll hear classic songs like "People", "Moon River", "Summer Wind", "Everybody Loves Somebody", and many more!
November & December
November 5-December 23, 2017
Andrew Hill, photographer, "Behind the Curtain" Exhibit
Andrew Hill is a Hastings resident freelance photographer and graphic design artist. In recent years, Andy has had the opportunity to work with theater companies, including the local Black Dirt Theater company and more recently Lumin Theater Lab, to capture moments and scenes during productions of performances, but also taking some behind-the-scenes images. Please come visit the arts center during November and December to see Andy's perspective of being "Behind the Curtain"!
Special Holiday Event and Fundraiser
Saturday-December 2, 2017; 7:00pm*
Spend your Christmas holiday with two of the Twin Cities most talked about groups as they join together for a rare and very special holiday concert and fundraiser.
Mary Jane Alm and Aimée & Boyd Lee combine with the “New Shoes” band featuring Richard Kriehn, Joe Savage, Gary Raynor and Peter Johnson - members of the "Guy's All-Star Shoe Band,” a fixture on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion for over 20 years.
Topping it off will be A Prairie Home Companion Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Pat Donohue! This will be a truly fabulous and extremely musical experience -Don’t miss it! It may never happen again!
SAVE THE DATE for this ONE NIGHT ONLY Holiday Show!
CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR TICKETS! *
Tickets will be available starting October 2nd.
$25 for ages 16 and up ($26.87 w/service fee)
$15 for kids age 15 and under ($16.52 w/service fee)
***A portion of the ticket sales for this concert will benefit Hastings Family Service's "Project Share" which provides help for the holidays for families and individuals living in ISD 200.
To learn about Project Share, click here.***
*FYI, this is a SPECIAL EVENT and is not included in our 2017-18 Season Ticket packages.
Mary Jane Alm and Aimée & Boyd Lee combine with the “New Shoes” band featuring Richard Kriehn, Joe Savage, Gary Raynor and Peter Johnson - members of the "Guy's All-Star Shoe Band,” a fixture on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion for over 20 years.
Topping it off will be A Prairie Home Companion Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Pat Donohue! This will be a truly fabulous and extremely musical experience -Don’t miss it! It may never happen again!
SAVE THE DATE for this ONE NIGHT ONLY Holiday Show!
CLICK BUTTON BELOW FOR TICKETS! *
Tickets will be available starting October 2nd.
$25 for ages 16 and up ($26.87 w/service fee)
$15 for kids age 15 and under ($16.52 w/service fee)
***A portion of the ticket sales for this concert will benefit Hastings Family Service's "Project Share" which provides help for the holidays for families and individuals living in ISD 200.
To learn about Project Share, click here.***
*FYI, this is a SPECIAL EVENT and is not included in our 2017-18 Season Ticket packages.
Saturday-November 18, 2017--7:00pm
The history of rock and pop music is filled with unforgettable hit-making, horn-driven groups from the '60s to the current era, and one Twin Cities band will be bringing that sound all back home. Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, plus Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and others are just some of the groups that Hornucopia's large ensemble will salute in a singular tribute show that celebrates multiple genres of music.
Hornucopia is a band of talented musicians and singers from the Twin Cities and upper Midwest area. Distinct from tribute bands that pay homage to a single group or style of music, Hornucopia pays tribute to many musical groups that feature substantial horn sections. It boasts a tight 4-piece horn section and a 4-piece rhythm section, plus 3 top rated vocalists whose melodies and harmonies are inspiring and far-reaching.
CHECK OUT THE GREAT VIDEO BELOW!
Hornucopia is a band of talented musicians and singers from the Twin Cities and upper Midwest area. Distinct from tribute bands that pay homage to a single group or style of music, Hornucopia pays tribute to many musical groups that feature substantial horn sections. It boasts a tight 4-piece horn section and a 4-piece rhythm section, plus 3 top rated vocalists whose melodies and harmonies are inspiring and far-reaching.
CHECK OUT THE GREAT VIDEO BELOW!
Tickets available at the door $20
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.
Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.
Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
NOVEMBER 2017
Friday-November 10th, 7:30pm
"Songs at Work"
Carolyn Campfield, soprano & Sarah Lockwood, piano
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Join Carolyn & Sarah for an evening
of songs from and about work. Singing at work and about work has been a long held tradition. This recital will include Scottish work songs, shepherd songs meant to be heard across the field and songs that express some of the many feelings and dreams we have about work. THIS CONCERT IS FREE. Donations for our ongoing piano fund are gladly accepted! Checks payable to SOCIAL GOOD. Cash donations are also acceptable. You may also donate online by clicking below. |
October 2017
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Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC), in partnership with the Minnesota Museum of American
Art (the M), will bring to the Hastings Arts Center (HAC) Mike Hazard’s multimedia exhibit
Seeds of Change: A Portrait of the Hmong American Farmers Association.
The exhibition opens Friday, October 6th and runs through October 31st .
Hazard’s 36 photographs, video, and artist book tell the story of a year in the life of the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) farm. Located in Vermillion Township, the farm is attracting
national attention as a model for sustainable stewardship.
Opening Reception is Friday evening, October 6, 2017, 7:00-8:30pm, FREE & OPEN to the public!
Art (the M), will bring to the Hastings Arts Center (HAC) Mike Hazard’s multimedia exhibit
Seeds of Change: A Portrait of the Hmong American Farmers Association.
The exhibition opens Friday, October 6th and runs through October 31st .
Hazard’s 36 photographs, video, and artist book tell the story of a year in the life of the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) farm. Located in Vermillion Township, the farm is attracting
national attention as a model for sustainable stewardship.
Opening Reception is Friday evening, October 6, 2017, 7:00-8:30pm, FREE & OPEN to the public!
Jim Falbo, GUITAR*
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3:00pm
Jim Falbo is an eclectic and accomplished classical guitarist, composer, instructor, performer, and music arranger from St. Paul, Minnesota. Jim's music has been featured on KBEM 88.5 Jazz FM, and on 99.5 KSJN Classical MPR, where radio host Steve Staruch described Jim as "a master of pluck." Jim started playing guitar at the age of 11 after growing up listening to Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and many 90's alternative bands on the radio. His love of many forms of music developed into a passion for classical and acoustic guitar, when he studied with guitarist Dean Harrington at K and S Conservatory of music. Jim has received shining reviews and is well known as a "guitarist's guitarist" from audiences and musicians alike with an ability to play such a wide range of genres and styles. A wide selection of music is in Jim's repertoire, including classical European, Latin, pop classics, and some jazz standards. Jim is a high demand and award-winning performer and plays in many events including concerts, weddings, corporate events, and various other venues and events throughout the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. Most recently Jim has performed at MPR's classical pop-up concert from the Fairgrounds, the Minnesota Guitar Society classical guitarathon, James J. Hill House, Cedar Cultural Center, and was the first act to perform at Hastings Arts Center when it opened in 2015. Jim has released four albums with his newest "Guitar Reveries' transcending musical boundaries with pieces from Spain and Brazil, combined with pop classics from the Beatles, and Elvis among others.
We are pleased that Jim will once again perform on our stage! Program lineup will be posted later!
More info can be found at: www.jimfalboguitar.com
You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChsIXGji61zRPFipr-yYLuA
ONLINE TICKET SALES have ended. Please plan to purchase at the door.
$20 adults
We are pleased that Jim will once again perform on our stage! Program lineup will be posted later!
More info can be found at: www.jimfalboguitar.com
You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChsIXGji61zRPFipr-yYLuA
ONLINE TICKET SALES have ended. Please plan to purchase at the door.
$20 adults
Jett Skrien
Illusionist
October 8, 2017
3:00pm*
Jett takes the Hastings Arts Center Stage to a new dimension in this Family event showcasing his newest magical arts.
At door pricing is $50 for family 5-pack.
$15 individual.
*FYI, This is a SPECIAL EVENT and not part of our 2017-18 Season Packages.
Online ticket sales have ended. Please plan to purchase tickets at the door.
3:00pm*
Jett takes the Hastings Arts Center Stage to a new dimension in this Family event showcasing his newest magical arts.
At door pricing is $50 for family 5-pack.
$15 individual.
*FYI, This is a SPECIAL EVENT and not part of our 2017-18 Season Packages.
Online ticket sales have ended. Please plan to purchase tickets at the door.
Adult Student Oil Painting Class Exhibit
September 6-October 1, 2017
Opening Reception: Sunday, *September 10, 2017-1:00-3:00pm
*Stick around for a FREE Concert at 3:00pm--"Sarah Lockwood & Friends"
*Stick around for a FREE Concert at 3:00pm--"Sarah Lockwood & Friends"
SUNDAY-October 1, 2017, 3:00-5:00pm
The Rivertown Rats "Blue Sundress" 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sarah Lockwood & Friends
Sunday-September 10, 2017, 3:00pm
Antonin Dvorak
Claude Bolling
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Come enjoy a FREE concert to kick off our 2017-18 concert season. Pianist Sarah Lockwood collaborates with her fellow colleagues on a fun program about dance and jazz! Works featured on the program are
Dvorak's "Dumky" Piano Trio (Karin Holmberg Kimble-cello, Sarah Lockwood-piano, Andrea Sieber-violin AND Claude Bolling's Jazz Suite for Flute, Piano, Drums and Bass (Lori Goetz-flute, Sarah Lockwood-piano, Trent Tejeda-bass, Josh Wahlstrom-drums Cash donations or checks payable to Social Good are welcomed for our ongoing fundraiser for our piano fund. Thank you for your support! |
Summer Open Mic Nights
- Last one of the summer is August 18, 6:00-9:00pm
- New band "The Montes" will end the night with a performance
- Concessions on site. No ATM.
Concert for a Cure, Round 2
July 15, 2017, 5:00-10:00pm
Performances by local musicians that benefit a worthy cause!
Concessions, event souvenirs (t-shirts, bracelets)
Proceeds donated to Minnesota Masonic Charities to aid in cancer research.
$5.00 admission at the door
Doors open at 4:30
Performance schedule as of 7/12/17, subject to change.
5:00-5:30 Jake Schultz
5:35-6:05 Blake Zak
6:10-6:40 Press
6:45-7:15 Anna Brown
7:20-7:50 Megan Shoen
7:55-8:25 Becca Francis
8:30-9:00 Allana Dold
9:05-10:00 Noah Zak
Concessions, event souvenirs (t-shirts, bracelets)
Proceeds donated to Minnesota Masonic Charities to aid in cancer research.
$5.00 admission at the door
Doors open at 4:30
Performance schedule as of 7/12/17, subject to change.
5:00-5:30 Jake Schultz
5:35-6:05 Blake Zak
6:10-6:40 Press
6:45-7:15 Anna Brown
7:20-7:50 Megan Shoen
7:55-8:25 Becca Francis
8:30-9:00 Allana Dold
9:05-10:00 Noah Zak
Christopher McLaughlin--PHOTOGRAPHER
May-July, 2017
My first experience with a camera was playing around with my Dad's Polaroid I found in a closet when I was a kid. I couldn't be separated from my first camera I got for Christmas when I was thirteen.
My interest lead me to a career as a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Coast Guard where I worked as a writer, photographer, news journalist. While in the Coast Guard I was able to work in Alaska, the Bering Sea and entire East Coast.
I worked on projects with Animal Planet, Discovery and History Channel and Universal Studios such as "The Deadliest Catch, "Coast Guard Alaska" and the Motion Picture "The Guardian" starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher.
Being a photojournalist in the military allowed me to photograph life in many unique situations. I learned to become a versatile photographer since my images were the key and sometimes only tool of telling the Coast Guard's story.
I currently work as a freelance photographer in Minnesota.
ARTIST RECEPTION:
Saturday, June 10th, 2017, 1:00-4:00pm
Music and light hors d'oeuvres provided.
My interest lead me to a career as a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Coast Guard where I worked as a writer, photographer, news journalist. While in the Coast Guard I was able to work in Alaska, the Bering Sea and entire East Coast.
I worked on projects with Animal Planet, Discovery and History Channel and Universal Studios such as "The Deadliest Catch, "Coast Guard Alaska" and the Motion Picture "The Guardian" starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher.
Being a photojournalist in the military allowed me to photograph life in many unique situations. I learned to become a versatile photographer since my images were the key and sometimes only tool of telling the Coast Guard's story.
I currently work as a freelance photographer in Minnesota.
ARTIST RECEPTION:
Saturday, June 10th, 2017, 1:00-4:00pm
Music and light hors d'oeuvres provided.
June 24, 2017--7:00pm
"Double Down Daredevils"
An evening of Bluegrass and Americana music provided by this Red Wing, MN based band!
Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Bring the family!
Concessions available for purchase.
June 10, 2017
Sons of Vengeance @Hastings Arts Center
6:00pm
Come see local band Sons of Vengeance rock out.
The evening also includes special guests:
Once Around
Piece of Mind
Powerhouse
$10 Tickets At Door
Concessions available for purchase
The evening also includes special guests:
Once Around
Piece of Mind
Powerhouse
$10 Tickets At Door
Concessions available for purchase
LuminTheater Lab presents:
Escape From Happiness by George F. Walker
May 11-13 and May 19-20 at 7:00pm; May 21 at 2:00pm
On the wrong side of town, the family at the end of the lane is trying to keep it all together. Under suspicion by the law, hounded by criminal elements and victim to their own dysfunction, Nora, Elizabeth, Gail, Mary Ann, Tom and Junior, each do their best to help.
Click below for tickets. GET TICKETS NOTE: (lumin)theater lab uses sliding scale ticket pricing. All tickets are general admission. You can choose whatever you want to pay within the range of $9 - $39 at the door. If you purchase tickets in advance, there are several options within that range. Questions? Contact us at lumintheaterlab@gmail.com ***You can also go to lumintheaterlab.com for more information on this newly formed theater group!!! |
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Colton Peltier Mother's Day Concert
May 14, 2017--3:00pm
Colton Peltier made his first orchestra debut at age 9, performing Beethoven’s “Concerto No. 1” in eight young people’s concerts with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. In the next year, he again performed with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and made his first appearance with the Minnesota Orchestra. Colton continued to perform with different orchestras in and outside of Minnesota. Highlights included being reengaged with the Minnesota Orchestra, performing with the Kenwood Symphony, the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, and performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Allegro Con Brio Orchestra, and seven times over 6 months with the Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo Vanska conducting. He also performed with the Virginia Waring International Competition Orchestra, winning first prize, the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the La Mont Symphony in Denver, Colorado, the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra and the Des Moines Symphony. Most recently, Colton has continued to perform with orchestras throughout the country. Some of these include two engagements with the Baton Rouge Symphony, The South Arkansas Symphony, the Southeast Iowa Symphony and the Aspen Conducting Academy Orchestra.
Colton studies piano with Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky at the Julliard School of Music, where he is a senior. He attends the Aspen Music Festival in the summers where he also studies with Prof. Kaplinsky. Outside of piano, Colton enjoys school, traveling and spending time with his friends and family.
Online tickets are closed. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the concert.
Colton studies piano with Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky at the Julliard School of Music, where he is a senior. He attends the Aspen Music Festival in the summers where he also studies with Prof. Kaplinsky. Outside of piano, Colton enjoys school, traveling and spending time with his friends and family.
Online tickets are closed. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the concert.
HOOTENANY 8
April 29, 2017--Open Mic 6:00-9:00pm at HAC stage
An Annual Fundraiser for Hastings Middle School Music Programs
It's back - the last Sat. of April - the original, downtown HOOTENANY. At The NUT, The DEPOT, The ONION, The LEGION and LOCK & DAM... plus open mic at HASTING ARTS CENTER. Featuring over 50 acts and 100 musicians - playing at 6 venues - downtown Hastings, MN. Mark those calendars! Festivities begin at 6:00 and go until the early hours of the morning on April 30th.
Free to attend, $5 suggested donation at each door of the establishment that is hosting. Donations will benefit Hastings Middle School Music Programs!
OPEN MIC at the HAC
If you would like to try a song or two on the Hastings Arts Center stage, please sign up for a slot by going to the link below. Deadline is Thursday, April 27th!!!
Free to attend, $5 suggested donation at each door of the establishment that is hosting. Donations will benefit Hastings Middle School Music Programs!
OPEN MIC at the HAC
If you would like to try a song or two on the Hastings Arts Center stage, please sign up for a slot by going to the link below. Deadline is Thursday, April 27th!!!
Belle Chance Trio--Free concert of Celtic Music
April 23, 2017--3:00pm (Sunday afternoon)
BELLE CHANCE is a transatlantic meeting of hearts and minds, brought together by a mutual love of Celtic music, instruments, and culture. It is a testament to the power of experiential travel, and the stories that unite us across generations and continents.
Highland and Uilleann piper Ryan Behnke, and Quentin Vestur, a harp player from the Brittany region of France, met at the University of Limerick where they both attended the Masters program in Traditional Irish music performance. During the spring of their final semester, Kerri Joy was on her second journey to Ireland. She had been playing her fiddle around the market towns, and decided to visit Behnke, an acquaintance from the Irish music community of St. Paul, MN. Joy was soon introduced to Vestur and a fast friendship developed. The trio promised to make plans to perform together in the future, and one year later, Vestur is making his first journey to Minnesota. He looks forward to sharing his Breton culture and music through performances and educational opportunities.
The Belle Chance Trio is a remarkable group of musicians with very different backgrounds, coming together by “beautiful chance” to weave a common story, celebrate heritage, and above all to create music with a joyful and transcendent spirit.
ADMISSION: FREE
($10 suggested donation at the door)
Highland and Uilleann piper Ryan Behnke, and Quentin Vestur, a harp player from the Brittany region of France, met at the University of Limerick where they both attended the Masters program in Traditional Irish music performance. During the spring of their final semester, Kerri Joy was on her second journey to Ireland. She had been playing her fiddle around the market towns, and decided to visit Behnke, an acquaintance from the Irish music community of St. Paul, MN. Joy was soon introduced to Vestur and a fast friendship developed. The trio promised to make plans to perform together in the future, and one year later, Vestur is making his first journey to Minnesota. He looks forward to sharing his Breton culture and music through performances and educational opportunities.
The Belle Chance Trio is a remarkable group of musicians with very different backgrounds, coming together by “beautiful chance” to weave a common story, celebrate heritage, and above all to create music with a joyful and transcendent spirit.
ADMISSION: FREE
($10 suggested donation at the door)
Saturday, April 22--Luther College Choir*
Saturday-April 22, 2017, 7:00pm
This is a featured concert on the Season Pass.
$15 single ticket price ($20 at the door)
***STUDENT TICKETS FOR $10 AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY ***
ONLINE sales have ended. Tickets available at the door.
If you purchased online tickets your name will be on the will call list at the door.
This is a featured concert on the Season Pass.
$15 single ticket price ($20 at the door)
***STUDENT TICKETS FOR $10 AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY ***
ONLINE sales have ended. Tickets available at the door.
If you purchased online tickets your name will be on the will call list at the door.
Black Dirt IMPROV
LAST SHOW OF THE IMPROV SEASON
Friday, April 21, 2017; 7:00 & 9:00pm
Tickets available at blackdirttheater.com or at the door. Click below to purchase online.
Friday, April 21, 2017; 7:00 & 9:00pm
Tickets available at blackdirttheater.com or at the door. Click below to purchase online.
Sunday, April 9--Scott Cuellar, Pianist*
Sunday--April 9, 2017, 3:00pm
Described as "virtuosic in scope and expression, like a great man of the theater," and having "poignant sensitivity to the expressive demands of the music that far surpasses his years," Scott Cuellar will take the Hastings Arts Center stage as he gives a solo piano recital on our new Steinway.
Composers featured on the program are Haydn, Chopin, Schumann & Prokofiev
Tickets: Online tickets sales have ended.
$25 regular admission at the door
$10 student rate tickets at the door (bring ID)
This is a featured concert on our Season Pass subscription.*
Described as "virtuosic in scope and expression, like a great man of the theater," and having "poignant sensitivity to the expressive demands of the music that far surpasses his years," Scott Cuellar will take the Hastings Arts Center stage as he gives a solo piano recital on our new Steinway.
Composers featured on the program are Haydn, Chopin, Schumann & Prokofiev
Tickets: Online tickets sales have ended.
$25 regular admission at the door
$10 student rate tickets at the door (bring ID)
This is a featured concert on our Season Pass subscription.*
Saturday, April 8-A Night at the Jazz Club
Saturday-April 8, 2017
2 shows--6:00pm and 8:30pm
Advanced Ticket Purchases only available at Hastings High School. Limited tickets available at the door. Purchase them early! This event usually sells out!
Hastings High School Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band ensembles present an evening at the jazz club, singing and playing jazz standards and other well-loved tunes.
Saturday, April 1st, 7:00pm-The Flemming Fold*
Online Ticket sales have ended. Tickets still available at the door!
The Flemming Fold is an exciting and versatile family music group from Southern Minnesota. They perform a wide variety of high-energy, toe-tapping music blending Bluegrass, Country, Old-time, Gospel... and Alpine folk music with yodeling. This dynamic, tight-knit family group consists of songwriting duo, Troy and Sandra Flemming, and their two talented daughters.
Troy, aka "The Yodelmeister," yodels with such beauty and intensity that listeners regularly assume he is from Austria or Germany. Troy is also known for his outstanding finger-style guitar playing. Sandra is an accomplished singer/songwriter and a lively piano accordionist. Their 14 year-old daughter plays both mandolin and fiddle and sings, while her 12 year-old sister sings and plays the upright bass. Audiences are continually amazed at the level of poise and professionalism that these young sisters display while entertaining. Although Troy's energetic, soaring yodels cause quite a sensation whenever he performs, he is often upstaged by his daughters with their youthful charm, mastery of their instruments, and beautiful vocal harmonies!
Aside from their wonderful music, Troy, Sandra, and the girls enjoy the art of entertaining and making a strong connection with their audiences. For them, a performance is a great success when everyone has had a good laugh, and shed a tear. This multi-talented family has been featured on the radio and national television several times, has performed in more than 1000 concerts to date, and has fans all around the world.
Troy, aka "The Yodelmeister," yodels with such beauty and intensity that listeners regularly assume he is from Austria or Germany. Troy is also known for his outstanding finger-style guitar playing. Sandra is an accomplished singer/songwriter and a lively piano accordionist. Their 14 year-old daughter plays both mandolin and fiddle and sings, while her 12 year-old sister sings and plays the upright bass. Audiences are continually amazed at the level of poise and professionalism that these young sisters display while entertaining. Although Troy's energetic, soaring yodels cause quite a sensation whenever he performs, he is often upstaged by his daughters with their youthful charm, mastery of their instruments, and beautiful vocal harmonies!
Aside from their wonderful music, Troy, Sandra, and the girls enjoy the art of entertaining and making a strong connection with their audiences. For them, a performance is a great success when everyone has had a good laugh, and shed a tear. This multi-talented family has been featured on the radio and national television several times, has performed in more than 1000 concerts to date, and has fans all around the world.
Dianne Ginsberg
Oil & Acrylic Paintings On Exhibit
February-March 2017
"I have been making art for as far back as I can remember. Working with my hands is so central to my being that I cannot live without it.
I look at the world with a painter's eye, noticing colors, shapes, and relationships in the natural world . I may be on a hike, or taking a photograph, or on a trip, when something in the landscape gives me inspiration for a new piece.
My work has become more abstract recently, challenging me to push reality and ideas in a new direction, a direction I hope others will enjoy.
I start with a rough idea, allowing it to guide me intuitively to a place where I should stop and let the painting be. Sometimes I like to work on several paintings at the same time, to keep me from overworking or overthinking them.
I work in oil on canvas or wood, and occasionally in acrylic.
When I'm not in the studio, I can be found teaching others how to oil paint and enjoy themselves."
Background:
Exhibits regionally and nationally
B.A. and Masters Degrees in Art Education and Elementary Education
Coursework in Book Arts at Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Oil Painting instructor -Hastings Art Center, White Bear Center for the Arts , Phipps Center for the Arts, River Falls Community Education
Has taught drawing, pastels, book arts, hand papermaking
Contact Dianne: dgsnacky@gmail.com; 715 523 1595
Dianne Ginsberg is a local artist from River Falls, Wisconsin. The Hastings Arts Center gallery is currently featuring Dianne's oil and acrylic paintings. If you would like to view Dianne's art in person, the arts center is usually open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-7:00pm when music lessons occur.
On Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00, Dianne teaches an oil painting class at the center. You may come visit during that time to view her art in the gallery and also observe her painting class. Perhaps even sign up for the class, too. For more info about the class, click here.
If you are interested in making an appointment to view Dianne's artwork during a different time than listed above, please email hastingsartscenter@gmail.com or call 651-437-4320 and leave a message. Thank you!
On Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00, Dianne teaches an oil painting class at the center. You may come visit during that time to view her art in the gallery and also observe her painting class. Perhaps even sign up for the class, too. For more info about the class, click here.
If you are interested in making an appointment to view Dianne's artwork during a different time than listed above, please email hastingsartscenter@gmail.com or call 651-437-4320 and leave a message. Thank you!
Saturday, March 25-ANCIA Saxophone Quartet*
“A fine ensemble of dedicated saxophonists, the Ancia Quartet performs with energy, precision, and a huge dynamic range in creating exquisite musical interpretations… four outstanding musicians whose presentations demonstrate the joy and power of music.”
~ Eugene Rousseau, Professor of Saxophone, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
“You are extraordinary musicians with extraordinary talents. Your choices of repertoire, your friendly and helpful comments between selections, your unique and warm sound, and your engaging personalities all blended into a “blessing-filled” afternoon and evening of music and social time.”
~ Lee Aftdahl, A Festival of Music, Rochester, MN
~ Eugene Rousseau, Professor of Saxophone, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
“You are extraordinary musicians with extraordinary talents. Your choices of repertoire, your friendly and helpful comments between selections, your unique and warm sound, and your engaging personalities all blended into a “blessing-filled” afternoon and evening of music and social time.”
~ Lee Aftdahl, A Festival of Music, Rochester, MN
Celebrated for its artistry, virtuosity, and exquisitely blended sound, the ANCIA Saxophone Quartet has delighted audiences throughout North America, Europe, and Asia for more than a quarter century. ANCIA (pronounced AHN-chee-uh) was founded in 1990, and has been joyfully transporting audiences across time and genre, performing repertoire that spans centuries and musical styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, contemporary, jazz, popular, and music from a broad range of world cultures. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the ANCIA Saxophone Quartet is an Artist-Clinician Ensemble for Selmer Saxophones and Vandoren Woodwind Products.
Dedicated to the creation and performance of new works for saxophone quartet, ANCIA works in collaboration with composers to premiere, perform, and record the music of our time. The group’s passion for contemporary music pervades its critically heralded CD “Short Stories,” which features the title work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. In 2015, ANCIA commissioned and performed the world premiere of Libby Larsen’s saxophone quartet, Confluence, at the World Saxophone Congress XVII in Strasbourg, France and presented the United States premiere in the Twin Cities in May, 2016. To celebrate and discuss this exciting new work and its environmental theme, ANCIA was brought in-studio at Performance Today for a special Earth Day radio and online feature, including an interview with Fred Child and live performances.
ANCIA is frequently featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today, Minnesota Public Radio’s Regional Spotlight, and Wisconsin Public Radio’s Live at the Chazen. Recent concert highlights include the Concrete and Grass Festival, the Twin Cities Winter Jazz Festival and “Rock the Ordway,” the opening concerts in the new hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. ANCIA has been featured in concerto performances performing Philip Glass’ Concerto for Saxophone Quartet with the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra, and William Bolcom’s Concerto Grosso with the Bloomington Symphony. ANCIA was recently featured in Chamber Music America’s national journal, Chamber Music Magazine.
ANCIA has been the recipient of numerous national, regional, and local grants and awards, including recent awards from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Community Arts grants in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. ANCIA has collaborated with composers through Society of Composers, Meet the Composer, American Composers Forum, and THE Commission Project.
Individually, ANCIA members are active soloists, chamber musicians, and professional saxophonists in a broad range of musical genres, including work in classical chamber, orchestral, jazz, national touring Broadway productions, and contemporary popular idioms. ANCIA members hold degrees from Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, Ithaca College, New England Conservatory of Music, Northwestern University, Indiana University, and St. Olaf College. As dedicated teachers, ANCIA members serve as saxophone artist-teachers at Augsburg College, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and have presented masterclasses, workshops, and educational performances in the USA, Europe and Asia.
ANCIA members are: Matthew Sintchak, soprano saxophone; Joan Hutton, alto saxophone; David Milne, tenor saxophone; Angela Wyatt, baritone saxophone.
Saturday--March 25, 2017, 7:00pm
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED
$25 regular admission tickets available at the door 30 minutes before the concert start
***$10 STUDENT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY with the purchase of a regular online or at-door admission***
Sunday, March 5-River Valley Band Concert
Sunday-March 5, 2017, 3:00pm
The River Valley Band invites you to “A Celebration of Music” at the Hastings Arts Center. This local community band of 45 talented musicians has been performing in the Hastings area for the past six years. Under the direction of Rufino Ochoada, the band will feature soloist Rebecca Kuehl in the performance of “Carmen Fantasie Brillante” by Francois Borne. Selections in the program will also include: Danse Carnival by Randall D. Standridge Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew by James Curnow Shoutin’ Liza Trombone by Henry Fillmore Rolling Thunder Concert March by Henry Fillmore Rain by Brian Balmages FREE CONCERT free will offerings will be accepted |
Rebecca Kuehl: Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, University of Minnesota; student of Immanuel Davis; Master of Music in Flute Performance and Professional Artist diploma in Flute Performance at Mannes. The New School of Music; student of Keith Underwood; Music Scholarship, University of Minnesota and Mannes, The New School of Music; Performances with Duluth Symphony Orchestra, University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, principal flute with Mannes Conservatory Orchestra in Carnegie Hall; Teaching experience: University of Minnesota, St. Joseph’s School of Music, St. Paul, Minnesota; also training in the Alexander Technique at Sweetbriar and the International Congress on the Alexander Technique, Lugano, Switzerland.
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Friday evening, February 24 and Sunday afternoon, February 26
What the World Needs Now:The Music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David *
Popular jazz club performer Arne Fogel and cabaret singer Jennifer Eckes (a native of Hastings, MN!) pay tribute to the powerhouse team of composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David, who produced some of the best-selling pop songs of the 20th century. This special concert will include blockbuster singles such as "(They Long to Be) Close to You", "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head", "I Say a Little Prayer", and many more!
2 Shows
2 Shows
- Friday, February 24, 2017--7:30pm
- Sunday, February 26, 2017--2:00pm
- $20 single ticket price ($25 at the door)
- This concert is a featured concert on our season pass.*
Sunday, February 12--OboeBass-The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo*
Chamber music of a different color that grabs your ear as the ink dries and sends you out the door humming a new tune!
Sunday, February 12, 2017--3:00pm
TICKETS: Online ticket sales have ended. $20 at the door.
$10 student rate tickets available with the purchase of a previously ordered online admission or at-door admission.
Sunday, February 12, 2017--3:00pm
TICKETS: Online ticket sales have ended. $20 at the door.
$10 student rate tickets available with the purchase of a previously ordered online admission or at-door admission.
Dave Youngren |
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David Youngren has been involved in art and design ever since he was a young boy growing up just a few blocks from downtown Hastings.
Besides acrylic painting, David also enjoys watercolor and pen and ink. In his spare time you will usually find him flyfishing, taking pictures, canoeing or gardening.
Some of his most popular works are two murals that can be found on the side of RJ's Bar and Grill and inside the American Legion.
Most recently David just finished a four-year project recording and photographing the destruction of the old high bridge and the construction of the new arches bridge. His new book "Our Bend in the River" can be found in local stores.
Besides acrylic painting, David also enjoys watercolor and pen and ink. In his spare time you will usually find him flyfishing, taking pictures, canoeing or gardening.
Some of his most popular works are two murals that can be found on the side of RJ's Bar and Grill and inside the American Legion.
Most recently David just finished a four-year project recording and photographing the destruction of the old high bridge and the construction of the new arches bridge. His new book "Our Bend in the River" can be found in local stores.
Saturday, February 11--The COXMEN: 4Coxmen, 4Mics, 4Bux
FREE "Coxmen Can Coozie" at the door with each paid admission! The Coxmen will be doing a full-on evening of BLUEGRASS style tunes, some old favorites, some new tunes to premiere! Don't miss this event! Cash bar and concessions available!
Saturday, February 11, 2017--7:00-10:00pm
$4 admission at the door
Saturday, February 11, 2017--7:00-10:00pm
$4 admission at the door
Sunday, February 5--METRO BRASS: Stage and Screen*
Join one of the Twin Cities' most exciting brass ensembles for your favorite music from Broadway, television, and the movies.
This concert is a featured concert on our season pass.
Sunday, February 5, 2017-3:00pm
Tickets available $20 at the door. Student ticket price with adult ticket is $10 (ages 8-18)
This concert is a featured concert on our season pass.
Sunday, February 5, 2017-3:00pm
Tickets available $20 at the door. Student ticket price with adult ticket is $10 (ages 8-18)
Sunday, January 29--Summit Music Series: Young Artist Concert, 2:00pm
Come to this FREE afternoon concert featuring some amazing young musicians as they perform! Some of the featured works include:
and these vocal solos:
- Mozart Violin Sonata No. 18 in G major, mvt.
- J.S. Bach Concerto for 2 Violins, mvt. 1
- Hallelujah (vocal duet)- Leonard Cohen
- J.S. Bach Solo Cello Suite I
and these vocal solos:
- How Far Will I Go- from Moana Motion picture Soundtrack
- On the Street Where You Live- from My Fair Lady
- Amarilli, mia bella- Caccini
Sunday, January 22--Hastings Wedding Gala, 12:00-3:00pm
The Hastings Wedding Gala, hosted by Hastings' local business The Spoolhouse, is an annual event held in January to give brides the opportunity to get acquainted with wedding related businesses in our area. It is a vendor** showcase for reception venues, florists, photographers, tuxedo rental, bridal shops, DJ's and many other bridal services. We invite you to visit with our wedding experts in January about your upcoming event.
**Vendors, if you are interested in participating, please follow the link below.
Admission is $6. Brides are encouraged to register prior to the event. For registration and more information, go to hastingsweddinggala.com
**Vendors, if you are interested in participating, please follow the link below.
Admission is $6. Brides are encouraged to register prior to the event. For registration and more information, go to hastingsweddinggala.com
Tyler Burkum-singer/songwriter*
Saturday-January 21, 2017-7:00pm
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. Tickets are still available for $25 at the door TONIGHT!
We are excited to have Tyler return to the Hastings Arts Center stage!
About Tyler Burkum...A study in contrasts, smooth, organic vocals with a pop sensibility, offset by instrumentation and arrangement harkening a bygone era, the music of Tyler Burkum speaks to both new and old in one fresh breath. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Tyler's music speaks truthfully and without frills of his life, love, family, and home. The songwriting and composition Burkum displays are reminiscent of when folk, blues, rock n' roll, and soul were one.
Recently touring as lead guitarist and backing vocals for Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney, Tyler continued to mold songs of his own during free time.
Growing up in a musical family, lakeside in Minnesota, Tyler's education in the art began at a very young age. Influenced by songs from church, piano lessons, and his father's guitar and record collection, Tyler's longing to write and play were evident. Receiving his first guitar at age eleven, it wasn't long before Tyler was playing along with all his favorite records and beginning to write some of his own. The music he enjoyed playing, and quotes as his most prominent influences, The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Jayhawks, were honest, raw, and transcended mere words and melodies.
At the age of 17, Tyler moved to Nashville, TN to join Audio Adrenaline. Spanning a period of ten years, Tyler toured the world, garnering two GRAMMY Awards, three Dove Awards, and two ASCAP awards. He also penned several No. 1 singles for the group over the span of seven studio recordings. Tyler's solo style is miles away from that of Audio Adrenaline, but the experiences and friendships created only furthered his drive for projects of his own.
Since leaving Audio Adrenaline, Tyler has made several national appearances, including Late Night, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Ellen, and AOL Sessions with Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney. Studio sessions with various artists and some brief touring work with independent artist Wild Sweet Orange, including their SXSW debut, have also filled the time between recording Burkum's own work.
The past twelve years of Tyler Burkum's journey have taught, molded, and finally brought him back where he always wanted to be - home. A raw, earnest collection of one man's story set to an intricate yet surprisingly accessible musical backdrop, Darling Maybe Someday is now.
We are excited to have Tyler return to the Hastings Arts Center stage!
About Tyler Burkum...A study in contrasts, smooth, organic vocals with a pop sensibility, offset by instrumentation and arrangement harkening a bygone era, the music of Tyler Burkum speaks to both new and old in one fresh breath. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Tyler's music speaks truthfully and without frills of his life, love, family, and home. The songwriting and composition Burkum displays are reminiscent of when folk, blues, rock n' roll, and soul were one.
Recently touring as lead guitarist and backing vocals for Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney, Tyler continued to mold songs of his own during free time.
Growing up in a musical family, lakeside in Minnesota, Tyler's education in the art began at a very young age. Influenced by songs from church, piano lessons, and his father's guitar and record collection, Tyler's longing to write and play were evident. Receiving his first guitar at age eleven, it wasn't long before Tyler was playing along with all his favorite records and beginning to write some of his own. The music he enjoyed playing, and quotes as his most prominent influences, The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Jayhawks, were honest, raw, and transcended mere words and melodies.
At the age of 17, Tyler moved to Nashville, TN to join Audio Adrenaline. Spanning a period of ten years, Tyler toured the world, garnering two GRAMMY Awards, three Dove Awards, and two ASCAP awards. He also penned several No. 1 singles for the group over the span of seven studio recordings. Tyler's solo style is miles away from that of Audio Adrenaline, but the experiences and friendships created only furthered his drive for projects of his own.
Since leaving Audio Adrenaline, Tyler has made several national appearances, including Late Night, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Ellen, and AOL Sessions with Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney. Studio sessions with various artists and some brief touring work with independent artist Wild Sweet Orange, including their SXSW debut, have also filled the time between recording Burkum's own work.
The past twelve years of Tyler Burkum's journey have taught, molded, and finally brought him back where he always wanted to be - home. A raw, earnest collection of one man's story set to an intricate yet surprisingly accessible musical backdrop, Darling Maybe Someday is now.
Hear Tyler on a song off of his album "Darling, Maybe Someday"
Composed Movie screening January 7th 7-9pm
A film by John Beder
Composed invites you into the world of professional classical music, for an exploration of the many causes of and solutions for performance anxiety. This feature documentary brings together dozens of professionals from prestigious orchestras, symphonies, and music schools to discuss their personal journeys, and consider how best to achieve excellence in the face of enormous pressure. Composed finally confirms what so many of us have always secretly wondered – no, it’s not just you who has experienced the physical and mental agonies of performance anxiety, and yes, there are many ways to overcome the symptoms and deliver peak auditions and performances. Join the conversation today.
"The film ‘ Composed’ addresses the topic of performance anxiety in a comprehensive and approachable way. The story-telling and personal narratives woven throughout the film showcase how this topic impacts nearly every musician, as well as suggests a variety of individual and different strategies to help overcome the issue. Most importantly, this film begins a public conversation around a topic that has too often been buried from artistic practice. This film should be required viewing at every music school!"
---Rachel Roberts Director of Entrepreneurial Musicianship New England Conservatory
---Rachel Roberts Director of Entrepreneurial Musicianship New England Conservatory
Join us for a screening of this amazing film and a discussion afterword. Donations will be accepted to defray the cost of the showing. Learn more about this work by John Beder at Composed.
Sunday-December 18, Community Carol Sing-Along
Sunday, December 18, 2016--4:00pm
Come gather as a community to sing traditional Christmas songs and warm your spirits during this most wonderful time of the year!
HEY KIDS, WE NEED YOU!!! Children Kindergarten through 8th grade are encouraged to participate in this community event.
Check out the link to the recording of the event: Video Playlist
Friday- December 9
James Dutton-Flute Recital*
Friday, December 9, 2016--7:30pm
James Dutton makes a Brexit to the US bringing his colorful flute as well as his pomp and circumstance to Hastings, MN. Join us this evening for a delightful treat from across the waters.
James was born in Marlow, England and studied flute at the Royal College of Music in London. During his time at the RCM, he won prizes for orchestral, solo and chamber music performances. He has also been awarded two Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medals, and a Fellowship in Flute Performance from Trinity College London.
In 1995 he was a Park Lane Group Young Artist, giving his London recital debut at the Purcell Room, including the world premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates", written for him by the leading British composer Julian Anderson.
In 1997 he was appointed principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a soloist in concerts all over the UK and further afield. Performances have included solo appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Beaulieu-sur-Mer music festival, a concert tour of major cities across Australia, and alongside artists such as violinist Nicola Benedetti and tenor Ian Bostridge.
He has also been principal flute of the Showbiz Pops Orchestra, CAMus Sinfonietta, Cygnus Orchestra of London, L'Anima di Musica and the Perspectives Ensemble. He has recently been appointed co-principal flute of the London Military Band.
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous recitals in venues across London as a soloist and chamber musician. He also appears on many recordings both with his own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio and TV broadcasts. He is delighted to have been invited to give recitals and a masterclass as a guest of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls this winter, marking his debut as a solo artist in the USA.
"Virtuosic" - Paul Driver, Sunday Times
"Stylish and self-possessed" - Adrian Jack, The Independent
"Colourful and thoughtful playing" - Rick Jones, Evening Standard
"Mature and accomplished" - Richard Morrison, The Times
James Dutton makes a Brexit to the US bringing his colorful flute as well as his pomp and circumstance to Hastings, MN. Join us this evening for a delightful treat from across the waters.
James was born in Marlow, England and studied flute at the Royal College of Music in London. During his time at the RCM, he won prizes for orchestral, solo and chamber music performances. He has also been awarded two Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medals, and a Fellowship in Flute Performance from Trinity College London.
In 1995 he was a Park Lane Group Young Artist, giving his London recital debut at the Purcell Room, including the world premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates", written for him by the leading British composer Julian Anderson.
In 1997 he was appointed principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a soloist in concerts all over the UK and further afield. Performances have included solo appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Beaulieu-sur-Mer music festival, a concert tour of major cities across Australia, and alongside artists such as violinist Nicola Benedetti and tenor Ian Bostridge.
He has also been principal flute of the Showbiz Pops Orchestra, CAMus Sinfonietta, Cygnus Orchestra of London, L'Anima di Musica and the Perspectives Ensemble. He has recently been appointed co-principal flute of the London Military Band.
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous recitals in venues across London as a soloist and chamber musician. He also appears on many recordings both with his own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio and TV broadcasts. He is delighted to have been invited to give recitals and a masterclass as a guest of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls this winter, marking his debut as a solo artist in the USA.
"Virtuosic" - Paul Driver, Sunday Times
"Stylish and self-possessed" - Adrian Jack, The Independent
"Colourful and thoughtful playing" - Rick Jones, Evening Standard
"Mature and accomplished" - Richard Morrison, The Times
Sunday-November 20, Thursday Musical Community Concert
Sunday, November 20, 2016, 2:00pm
Featuring Max Radloff, piano, performing the following:Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Klavierstück (Impromptu) No. 1, D. 946 by Franz Schubert
Three Czech Dances from Set 2 by Bedřich Smetana
and Mary Kirchner, mezzo-soprano, accompanied by pianist Jim Reilly, performing the following:
Four Songs by Gabriel Fauré
Two Arias from La Perichole by Jacques Offenbach
Three Songs by Irving Berlin
Free-will cash only donations accepted.
Featuring Max Radloff, piano, performing the following:Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Klavierstück (Impromptu) No. 1, D. 946 by Franz Schubert
Three Czech Dances from Set 2 by Bedřich Smetana
and Mary Kirchner, mezzo-soprano, accompanied by pianist Jim Reilly, performing the following:
Four Songs by Gabriel Fauré
Two Arias from La Perichole by Jacques Offenbach
Three Songs by Irving Berlin
Free-will cash only donations accepted.
Charles Elliott String Quartet FREE CONCERT
7:00pm, Wednesday-November 23, 2016
SONGS AND THANKSGIVING: A musical celebration performed on instruments made by Charles Elliott.
Charles Elliott made almost 100 string instruments in the 1920’s and 1930’s in Kent, Ohio. A few of the instruments have been handed down through the Elliott family. Two relatives, great, great, great nieces, Mary Ellen and Sarah Fox will be joined by their friends Margaret Cox and Lucas Ussatis for an hour long concert showcasing a wide variety of music on two violins, a viola, and a cello made by Charles Elliott.
Musical Selections: Thanksgiving Hymns, Classical, Irish and Fiddle tunes
Tax-deductible contributions will be accepted. Checks payable to “Social Good” will benefit the Hastings Arts Center Steinway piano.
Photo is of Charles Elliott pictured in his workshop in 1934 with violin #89
Charles Elliott made almost 100 string instruments in the 1920’s and 1930’s in Kent, Ohio. A few of the instruments have been handed down through the Elliott family. Two relatives, great, great, great nieces, Mary Ellen and Sarah Fox will be joined by their friends Margaret Cox and Lucas Ussatis for an hour long concert showcasing a wide variety of music on two violins, a viola, and a cello made by Charles Elliott.
Musical Selections: Thanksgiving Hymns, Classical, Irish and Fiddle tunes
Tax-deductible contributions will be accepted. Checks payable to “Social Good” will benefit the Hastings Arts Center Steinway piano.
Photo is of Charles Elliott pictured in his workshop in 1934 with violin #89
Sunday--November 13, The WolfGang returns!*
Sunday--November 13, 2016--3:00pm
This wonderful ensemble will appear once again to play on classical instruments performing classical music ranging from the years 1750-1805.
Pieces included on the program are:
Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb Major, KV 493
Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, KV 285
$20 at door
Concessions available for purchase.
This wonderful ensemble will appear once again to play on classical instruments performing classical music ranging from the years 1750-1805.
Pieces included on the program are:
Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb Major, KV 493
Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, KV 285
$20 at door
Concessions available for purchase.
Peter Sheppard Skærved Violin Masterclass November 12 10am- noon
HPAAC sponsored event
Peter Sheppard Skærved is the dedicatee of well over 200 works for solo violin, by composers such as George Rochberg, Judith Weir, Michael Finnissy, and Hans Werner Henze. He regularly appears as soloists in over 30 countries. His discography is extensive, ranging from cycles of sonatas by Beethoven and Telemann, the complete quartets of David Matthews, Michael Tippett, and cycles of concerti from Haydn to Henze.
He has won awards from the BBC Music Magazine, been nominated for a Gramophone Award, as well as a GRAMMY for a concerto recording in 2007. He records for NMC, Chandos, Naxos, Metier and Toccata. Director of an acclaimed series of concerts at Wiltons Music Hall in London, Peter Sheppard Skærved is the founder and leader of the Kreutzer Quartet and the Munich-based Ensemble Triolog. He regularly appears as director and soloist with ensembles such as the Zagreb Soloists and Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen.
Peter Sheppard Skærved is the only British violinist to have been invited to play on Paganini’s violin il Cannone more than once (five times in particular) and he regularly gives recitals on the prestigious collection of historic instruments at the Library of Congress, Washington. He is also acclaimed for his collaborative work with museums, working regularly with the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Galleries, Victoria and Albert Museum and worldwide. He plays on a 1698 Stradivari owned by Joseph Joachim from the collections of the Royal Academy of Music, where he is the Fellow of Performance Studies.
Peter will be performing as well as coaching local violin students in the Hastings Arts Center's main hall. Come down and hear a truly great violinist.
Donations will be accepted to support the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Blessings Academy of Arts and Music piano fund.
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Friday--November 11, 7pm--Songs of Joy & Thanks
Join us for an evening of Song and Poetry as we celebrate this Season of Thanksgiving.
Featuring: Carolyn Campfield-Voice, John Huth-Trumpet, Ivan Konev-Piano
Sarah Lockwood-piano & violin, Thomas R. Smith-Poet
The concert is free, however, tax deductible donations to "Social Good" will be gladly accepted to support the Hastings Arts Center's recent purchase of the Steinway grand piano.
Featuring: Carolyn Campfield-Voice, John Huth-Trumpet, Ivan Konev-Piano
Sarah Lockwood-piano & violin, Thomas R. Smith-Poet
The concert is free, however, tax deductible donations to "Social Good" will be gladly accepted to support the Hastings Arts Center's recent purchase of the Steinway grand piano.
Sunday--October 30, 2016 All School GHOUL Recital
Sunday--October 30, 2016--6:30pm
Costume Party as students of
Blessings Academy of Arts and Music perform!
Costume Party as students of
Blessings Academy of Arts and Music perform!
October 16, 2016-Sarah Lockwood & Friends
Sunday--October 16, 2016--3:00pm
Come to this free Sunday afternoon concert that features local talent.
Donations welcome!
Come to this free Sunday afternoon concert that features local talent.
Donations welcome!
Steinway Piano Dedication Concert
Saturday--October 1, 2016--7:00pm
Celebrate this wonderful addition to the Hastings Arts Center with performances on the gorgeous new
Steinway Piano. Expect a night of eclectic music and a few SURPRISE GUESTS! Refreshments served and free-will donations will be gladly accepted!
If you are unable to attend this event, please know you can still donate. Click here if you would like to contribute to the cost of the piano. Thank you for your support!
Check out the live feed of the concert on Facebook! www.facebook.com/hastingsartscenter/videos/580634882122546/
Celebrate this wonderful addition to the Hastings Arts Center with performances on the gorgeous new
Steinway Piano. Expect a night of eclectic music and a few SURPRISE GUESTS! Refreshments served and free-will donations will be gladly accepted!
If you are unable to attend this event, please know you can still donate. Click here if you would like to contribute to the cost of the piano. Thank you for your support!
Check out the live feed of the concert on Facebook! www.facebook.com/hastingsartscenter/videos/580634882122546/
Echofluxx Ensemble presents "Apropos of Not That"
"Apropos of Not That" was commissioned by Efemera of Prague for the Echofluxx 16 Festival of New Media, Music and Art, and premiered on May 4, 2016. The performance will feature Michael Croswell, electric guitar; Mary Garvie, voice and movement; Michael Karman, touch pad; Steve Goldstein, laptop; Maureen Koelsch and Georgia Stephens, movement; Randall Davidson, cello; David Means, turntable and digital horn; and Jon Spayde, narration.
This performance is FREE!
This performance is FREE!
"Apropos of Not That" is a performance opera based on Michael Karman's novel of the same name. It weaves shifting layers of sound, image and narrative using opera recordings, processed voices, instruments, movement, projections, and electronics. Performers relate to each other through a highly controlled yet stubbornly independent improvisational system describing a day in the lives of two women who journey into a sonic labyrinth of language itself.
Minnesota Classical Realist Painting Exhibit
July 15-August 20, 2016
This exhibit features works by Twin Cities artists Dyan Padgett and Carrie C S Kleinberger.
Come see landscapes, portraits, still lifes and imaginative realist pieces. Most works on exhibit are available for purchase. Please inquire at the arts center if interested.
This exhibit features works by Twin Cities artists Dyan Padgett and Carrie C S Kleinberger.
Come see landscapes, portraits, still lifes and imaginative realist pieces. Most works on exhibit are available for purchase. Please inquire at the arts center if interested.
"Afterburner" for Autism--Fundraiser Event
Saturday-August 20, 2016
7:00pm
7:00pm
The Roe Family Singers
Saturday--July 23, 2016
7:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
$15 admission at the door
The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the Mississippi-headwaters community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe (Best Female Vocalist, City Pages/Village Voice) and Quillan Roe (Accident Clearinghouse), the band blends characteristic old-time sound with rock & roll urgency and influence.
Joined by as many as seven musicians, and featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and washboard, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. In 2010 the band opened for both Doc Watson and Del McCoury, each playing at the Cedar Cultural Center; the Grascals at the MBOTMA Winter Bluegrass Weekend; and Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur at the National Jug Band Jubilee in Louisville, KY. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians, and has previously won the title of “World's Best” at the 29th annual Battle of the Jug Bands.
With a mix of original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes, every performance raises a ruckus.
7:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
$15 admission at the door
The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the Mississippi-headwaters community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe (Best Female Vocalist, City Pages/Village Voice) and Quillan Roe (Accident Clearinghouse), the band blends characteristic old-time sound with rock & roll urgency and influence.
Joined by as many as seven musicians, and featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and washboard, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. In 2010 the band opened for both Doc Watson and Del McCoury, each playing at the Cedar Cultural Center; the Grascals at the MBOTMA Winter Bluegrass Weekend; and Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur at the National Jug Band Jubilee in Louisville, KY. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians, and has previously won the title of “World's Best” at the 29th annual Battle of the Jug Bands.
With a mix of original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes, every performance raises a ruckus.
Arioso Jazz in Concert
Saturday-July 9, 2016
7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
$10 admission at the door
After spending time at the car show, why not come and cool off while listening to some cool jazz!
7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
$10 admission at the door
After spending time at the car show, why not come and cool off while listening to some cool jazz!
Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven in Concert
Saturday-June 25, 2016
7:00pm
$10 admission at the door
After going to the Downtown Cruise-In, come get cooled off at this toe-tapping concert by this great group of fun folks!
7:00pm
$10 admission at the door
After going to the Downtown Cruise-In, come get cooled off at this toe-tapping concert by this great group of fun folks!
VOLTAGE in Concert with special guest Sons of Vengeance
Saturday-June 18, 2016
8:00pm (doors open at 7:30)
$10 admission at the door
Come hear these talented high school kids rock the arts center and also say farewell to some members who are graduating and will be pursuing further endeavors.
8:00pm (doors open at 7:30)
$10 admission at the door
Come hear these talented high school kids rock the arts center and also say farewell to some members who are graduating and will be pursuing further endeavors.
David Cook II: May 26-July 8
David displayed his work at the center during the run of "Lemonade for the Lawnboy". Fortunately he left a few things on the walls to bring the center to life. More of David's work can be seen at Breakaway Arts-111 E. 3rd Street, Hastings.
Lemonade for the Lawnboy, the Musical Greta Grosch productions
Lemonade for the Lawnboy, the Musical! Inspired by the life and work of Hastings residents Janet Letnes Martin and David W. Cook II, and featuring the art of David Cook
ANNIE FITZGERALD--Saturday, May 14, 2016--7:30pm
Singer/Songwriter
A Minnesota native, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald has been noted for her ability to empathize with the listener with her remarkable knack for writing songs that stick with you long after they’ve last played. Combining the most beloved attributes of fellow Folk-Americana Singer-Songwriters like Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin, Fitzgerald’s guitar-based songs and performances are a constant paradox of the striking and the subtle. Already heralded as an artist to watch by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame with just two records released to date, she is making her mark with a simple perspective and an irresistible style. After 10 years living in NYC, she and her family have relocated back to her roots to be close to family as they raise their young son. They’re enjoying their new-found sense of Minnesota space and freedom, and a new album is in the works. The gifted musicians Mark Keating (http://www.markkeatingmusic.com/) and Ben Woolman (http://benwoolman.net/) will be joining Annie for an evening of original songs and some favorite covers.
“A regular on the New York City Indie scene, Annie Fitzgerald is known in several major US cities as an entrancing performer with a voice that draws you, wraps its arms around you, and just won’t let go. Her songs tackle the little moments in life, drawing the significance of each out into the light in songs that flow like water.” –Wildy’s World
More information about Annie as and her music can be found at www.anniefitzgerald.com.
Singer/Songwriter
A Minnesota native, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald has been noted for her ability to empathize with the listener with her remarkable knack for writing songs that stick with you long after they’ve last played. Combining the most beloved attributes of fellow Folk-Americana Singer-Songwriters like Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin, Fitzgerald’s guitar-based songs and performances are a constant paradox of the striking and the subtle. Already heralded as an artist to watch by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame with just two records released to date, she is making her mark with a simple perspective and an irresistible style. After 10 years living in NYC, she and her family have relocated back to her roots to be close to family as they raise their young son. They’re enjoying their new-found sense of Minnesota space and freedom, and a new album is in the works. The gifted musicians Mark Keating (http://www.markkeatingmusic.com/) and Ben Woolman (http://benwoolman.net/) will be joining Annie for an evening of original songs and some favorite covers.
“A regular on the New York City Indie scene, Annie Fitzgerald is known in several major US cities as an entrancing performer with a voice that draws you, wraps its arms around you, and just won’t let go. Her songs tackle the little moments in life, drawing the significance of each out into the light in songs that flow like water.” –Wildy’s World
More information about Annie as and her music can be found at www.anniefitzgerald.com.
Hastings Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival
April 25-May 1, 2016
Join in with Tim May and Gretchen Priest-May as they conduct workshops in bluegrass guitar and fiddle during the week. Attend the end of week event with a collaborative concert as Tim and Gretchen join up with the St. Croix Valley Symphony showcasing the influence of our musical roots on Classical repertoire.
Pre-concert Talk with Phil Nusbaum---2pm May 1, 2016
Bluegrass Evolutions and Revolutions
Bluegrass music is a the result of great ideas and gradual change. In the 1940s, bluegrass founder Bill Monroe re-orchestrated several strands of traditional music into a new form. Bluegrass was one of the items that changed during the 1960s and it's happening again in our time.
Phil Nusbaum is an Indiana University folklorist who has written about bluegrass music and produces the weekly, syndicated radio show, The Bluegrass Review.
Tony Norgaard- Hastings Arts Center Benefit Concert April 16, 2016
Tony Norgaard HAC benefit concert 7-9pm
Join Tony for an evening full of heart-wrenching acoustic ballads, original songs, and *various eclectic interpretations of the 1974 Barry Manilow classic, "Mandy".
We will be raising money for the Hastings Arts Center Phase 2 Project for house sound and a grand piano for the stage
Tony will be taking requests in exchange for a modest donation to the Hastings Arts Center. There will also be a silent auction in which bidders will bid on Tony to perform a song he doesn't know very well and may sound ridiculous on acoustic guitar. This may very well embarrass him significantly. Something like ... oh, I don't know ... Beyonce's "Single Ladies" or something.
We will be raising money for the Hastings Arts Center Phase 2 Project for house sound and a grand piano for the stage
Tony will be taking requests in exchange for a modest donation to the Hastings Arts Center. There will also be a silent auction in which bidders will bid on Tony to perform a song he doesn't know very well and may sound ridiculous on acoustic guitar. This may very well embarrass him significantly. Something like ... oh, I don't know ... Beyonce's "Single Ladies" or something.
Check out a recording of one of the performers from this concert on our Video Playlist
Grapes of Wrath Theatre Tour
Sunday, April 3, 2016--7:00pm
As part of The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley, St. Croix Festival Theatre is bringing a scene from their production of "The Grapes of Wrath," adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck, to Hastings. Festival Theatre's actors will perform the first scene of the play depicting the Joad family's hopefulness for the journey from the family farm in Oklahoma to California in search of work. This FREE public performance will be followed by a Q&A session. This event is being co-hosted by Pleasant Hill Public Library (Hastings) and Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.
As part of The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley, St. Croix Festival Theatre is bringing a scene from their production of "The Grapes of Wrath," adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck, to Hastings. Festival Theatre's actors will perform the first scene of the play depicting the Joad family's hopefulness for the journey from the family farm in Oklahoma to California in search of work. This FREE public performance will be followed by a Q&A session. This event is being co-hosted by Pleasant Hill Public Library (Hastings) and Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council.
Valentine's Day Evening Concert with Tyler Burkum
Sunday--February 14, 2016
7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Looking for something to complete your Valentine's Day celebrations? Why not come to a great concert at the Hastings Arts Center. Listen to Tyler play some of his songs Carry You with Me and End of the Road.
7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Looking for something to complete your Valentine's Day celebrations? Why not come to a great concert at the Hastings Arts Center. Listen to Tyler play some of his songs Carry You with Me and End of the Road.
River Valley Band Concert-February 21, 2016
"An Anniversary Celebration---five years of building community through music"
FEATURING KATHLEEN HANSON, vocalist
Sunday--February 21, 2016
3:00pm
$5 admission at the door
Kids 10 and under are free
FEATURING KATHLEEN HANSON, vocalist
Sunday--February 21, 2016
3:00pm
$5 admission at the door
Kids 10 and under are free
Jim Falbo-October 22, 2015
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Jim Falbo's concerts fuse classical and romantic music with many other styles and genres. Jim selects a wide array of pieces in concerts from his vast repertoire, including Latin, Spanish, and contemporary pieces on classical and acoustic guitar. His programs are a bit different than the norm for a classical music concert, as he favors playing many shorter tunes over long suites of music. His performances keep audiences and music lovers engaged with a style and technical ability that is lyrical and virtuosic from beginning to end. On any given night you might hear J.S. Bach, and Mozart pieces played next to upbeat Brazilian and South American tunes with contemporary artists like Eric Clapton, and the Beatles. Jim's concerts simply have something for everyone.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio host Steve Staruch describes Jim Falbo as "A true master...someone who has the chops to caress the listener into a seductive and gorgeous sound world." Jim Falbo began playing guitar at the age of 11 after growing up adoring Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and 90's alternative music. His love for classical guitar came into fruition when his acclaimed guitar teacher Dean Harrington encouraged him to the technically challenging music of J.S. Bach and Agustin Barrios. Jim is a high-demand performer in various events throughout the Twin Cities, and upper midwest. He has put on a series of highly successful concerts at the James J. Hill House, and was a stand out performer in several Minnesota Guitar Society events in the past several years. His latest album "Latin American Guitar Legends" has been featured throughout the airwaves of Minnesota on 99.5 Classical MPR.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio host Steve Staruch describes Jim Falbo as "A true master...someone who has the chops to caress the listener into a seductive and gorgeous sound world." Jim Falbo began playing guitar at the age of 11 after growing up adoring Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and 90's alternative music. His love for classical guitar came into fruition when his acclaimed guitar teacher Dean Harrington encouraged him to the technically challenging music of J.S. Bach and Agustin Barrios. Jim is a high-demand performer in various events throughout the Twin Cities, and upper midwest. He has put on a series of highly successful concerts at the James J. Hill House, and was a stand out performer in several Minnesota Guitar Society events in the past several years. His latest album "Latin American Guitar Legends" has been featured throughout the airwaves of Minnesota on 99.5 Classical MPR.