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    May 1, 2019
    The musical's orchestra practices their pieces as the cast practices behind them. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
    'Into the Woods' brings fairy tale characters into one story
    The cast and staff of Hastings High School's upcoming spring musical battled early spring snowfall throughout the show's practice schedule, but...
    entertainment/theaterMay 1, 2019 - 9:46am
    April 18, 2019
    HPAAC celebrates 'Arts Heroes' at annual gala
    The seventh annual Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council Gala will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Hidden Greens Event Center. The evening welcomes friends and neighbors who will celebrate the honoring of the 2019 Arts Heroes: Sarah and Travis Lockwood from Hastings and...
    entertainment/artApril 18, 2019 - 1:32pm
    March 1, 2019
    The 20th anniversary of the Hastings show choir competition Swinging' on the River packed the Hastings High School throughout the day. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
    Swingin' on the River turns 20
    An army of parents, students and other Hastings Show Choir supporters ensured one of the region's marquee show choir competitions didn't miss...
    news/educationMarch 1, 2019 - 11:00am
    September 12, 2018
    Kris Vox of Hairball performs Prince at their July 3 Bayfront Festival Park concert in Duluth. Photo courtesy of Eric Sherman
    When arena rock tribute band Hairball plays Prince at the Minnesota State Fair
    The Minnesota-based arena rock tribute band Hairball prides itself on near-identical portrayals of icons like Alice Cooper. So when a white...
    entertainment/musicSeptember 12, 2018 - 9:01am
    July 6, 2018
    Greg Kraft currently practices his trade in making sculptures with steel, stone, cement and wood. This limestone carving of a buffalo will be one of the featured pieces at the Orange Dragon Gallery in Prescott. Submitted photo
    Woodbury artist featured at gallery in Prescott
    WOODBURY — Greg Kraft, sculptor and member of Artists of Woodbury, will be a featured artist in the summer exhibit at the Orange Dragon...
    community/peopleJuly 6, 2018 - 12:00pm
    March 12, 2018
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    New study looks at impact of arts and culture in Hastings
    HASTINGS — What role does the arts play in the Hastings community? The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council contributed $1,500 for a study...
    entertainment/artMarch 12, 2018 - 9:18am
    February 4, 2018
    The thundering sound of taiko drums comes to the Sheldon Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 10, when Ondekoza caps a week-long residency with a public concert. Photo courtesy of the Sheldon Theatre
    Japanese drummers thunder onto Sheldon stage in Red Wing
    The thundering sounds of taiko drums will fill the Sheldon Theatre when Ondekoza, a world-famous drumming ensemble from Japan, performs at 7:30...
    entertainment/musicFebruary 4, 2018 - 6:09am
    February 2, 2018
    Bold North Art Experience is open
    WOODBURY — Marie Frederick, member of Artists of Woodbury, is the creative genius behind the Bold North Art Experience. "I thought that...
    entertainment/artFebruary 2, 2018 - 3:33pm
    November 8, 2017
    Debbie and Allen Saunders were two of the 2017 Art Heroes. Submitted photo
    HPAAC recognizes 2017 Art Heroes
    The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Coalition honored three individuals at their sixth annual gala on Friday, Nov. 3. Judy Johnson, Debbie Saunders...
    community/nonprofitsNovember 8, 2017 - 11:57am
    October 15, 2017
    Seven seniors present BFA thesis exhibitions at UW-River Falls
    University of Wisconsin-River Falls seniors Tynan Pratumwon, Kylie Hommerding, Sor Her, Liz Schultz, Adrian Harvieux, Darielle Dahnke and Molly Ruoho will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition in Gallery 101 in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building Oct. 13-24. On display...
    entertainmentOctober 15, 2017 - 12:00pm
    October 8, 2017
    Mary Manofsky and Donna Pieroni star in "Lunch Ladies," a dark comedy written and produced by Hastings native Clarissa Jacobson. Photo courtesy of Clarissa Jacobson.
    Hastings natives' 'Lunch Ladies' to show at renowned horror festival
    Fraternal twins LouAnne and Seretta's days of serving ghastly glop to ungrateful high school students are numbered when their recipe lands them...
    entertainmentOctober 8, 2017 - 8:00pm
    May 12, 2017
    Graphic via the Films in 5 Festival Facebook event page.
    Cottage Grove film festival sees bigger picture
    It didn't take long for the Films in 5 Festival to attract talent beyond its Cottage Grove borders. Last year's sophomore event drew at least...
    community/eventsMay 12, 2017 - 8:51am
    April 5, 2017
    The Hastings High School Select Chorale is pictured on stage at Orchestra Hall last weekend. (Submitted photos)
    Select Chorale performs at Orchestra Hall
    Hastings High School's choir, the Select Chorale, performed Sunday, March 26, at Orchestra Hall. The choir performed as part of the 12th annual...
    news/educationApril 5, 2017 - 8:00am
    March 31, 2017
    "Meet the Poes" is an original comedy that follows several characters at a family reunion.
    Original comedy 'Meet the Poes' plays this weekend
    This weekend, Black Dirt Theater will begin performances of its original comedy, "Meet the Poes." The first performance is Friday, with additional...
    entertainmentMarch 31, 2017 - 1:00pm
    March 24, 2017
    Part of the third floor is taking shape on the Artspace Hastings Lofts project. Construction is expected to finish in July. (Star Gazette photo by Katrina Styx)
    Artspace on track for July opening
    The third and final floor is starting to take shape at the top of the new Artspace Hastings Lofts building on the east end of downtown. Thanks...
    newsMarch 24, 2017 - 8:00am
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