http://www.greatermankatoevents.com Greater Mankato Events Calendar http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11788 Time: 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Repeats: daily until May 21, 2012

Location: 10 Civic Center Plaza

See and enjoy art out in the open at CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour. In this annual year long tour, you'll find twenty-five sculptures by artists from around the world in mediums ranging from cast iron to molded plastic throughout City Center Mankato. Find tour maps in the voting boxes along the route or at www.cityartmankato.com Peoples Choice voting ends October 28th, 2011. Tour ends Spring 2012. Options are available to purchase/lease sculptures after tour ends. Don't forget to re... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12238 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every Friday until April 27, 2012

Location: Saint Peter Community Center Gym

Fitness Tuesdays and Fridays focus specifically on the issue of developing healthy lifestyles to combat childhood obesity. Staff and interns develop obstacle courses and games, as well as provide toys and equipment that encourage children to run and move their bodies. (Please note: The Creative Play Place follows the South Elementary, Saint Peter School District calendar and weather emergency closings. If South Elementary is closed or canceled due to the weather, the Creative Play Place will... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12086 Time: 8:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every other Sunday until May 20, 2012

Location: Savoy Bar & Grill

Come sing your favorites and be a star!!! Jake Palmer from Party Sound always throws a fun party. Great selection of music, fantastic food & drinks and a fun atmosphere that can not be beat in Mankato.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12237 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every Tuesday until April 24, 2012

Location: Saint Peter Community Center Gym

Fitness Tuesdays and Fridays focus specifically on the issue of developing healthy lifestyles to combat childhood obesity. Staff and interns develop obstacle courses and games, as well as provide toys and equipment that encourage children to run and move their bodies. (Please note: The Creative Play Place follows the South Elementary, Saint Peter School District calendar and weather emergency closings. If South Elementary is closed or canceled due to the weather, the Creative Play Place will... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=9153 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Repeats: monthly every 1st Tuesday until May 1, 2012

Location: The Grandstay Hotel

Credos Coffee Club for Women is a FREE event designed to promote financial wellness and sound advice. Beginning Tuesday, October 4th Credos Coffee Club will begin an 8 month series in "Creating a Financial Legacy". Creating Your Own Financial Legacy will be an interactive session designed to offer step by step guidance in organizing your financial foundation. Beginning with the basic and essential financial principals of your life, we will help to give you the proper tools towards building a... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12091 Time: 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every Tuesday until June 4, 2013

Location: Savoy

Sing liek a star and enjoy the best Gyro's in town with Jake Palmer every Tuesday. Great music selection, and fun!... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12236 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Repeats: weekly every Thursday until April 26, 2012

Location: Creative Play Place

Get those kiddos up, dancing and singing in between some good books! (Please note: The Creative Play Place follows the South Elementary, Saint Peter School District calendar and weather emergency closings. If South Elementary is closed or canceled due to the weather, the Creative Play Place will be closed. If there is a school delay, morning hours at CPP are canceled. If there is an early release, afternoon and evening hours are canceled.)... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12090 Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every Thursday until June 6, 2013

Location: Wine Cafe

Sing like a star and have a blast with Jake Palmer's Party Sound and the best wine list in town. Always a great time with great people.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12118 Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Repeats: weekly every Thursday until August 6, 2013

Location: 526 south front street

Come and show your talent at savoy open mic night organized by Ocho... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12167 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Repeats: monthly every 3rd Thursday until May 17, 2012

Location: Emy Frentz Guild

For writers of poetry and those who just enjoy hearing poems read aloud, come to the Emy Frentz Guild every third Thursday at 7pm. Open mic poetry reading - sometimes accompanied with music or other art forms. Bring your own poetry or a poem by a favorite author to read or just come and enjoy listening while sitting in the art gallery surrounded by the latest exhibit. Refreshments are provided.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12229 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every until March 12, 2012

Location: Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center

The Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center is again hosting its annual Community Basketball League Monday nights starting November 28th. The league is open to anyone in the community who wants to play. We are planning for 12 teams this year and anticipate that the league will run until early March. The team fee is $400 and sponsors are welcome. The registration deadline is Friday, November 18th with a captain's meeting planned for Monday the 21st. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12329 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every Wednesday until April 1, 2012

Location: Lake Crytal Area Recreation Center

Come on in Wednesdays for pick-up basketball. 18 and older only please. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12326 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Repeats: daily until February 17, 2012

Location: Eide Bailly, 1911 Excel Drive, Mankato

Anna Nielsen prints donated to Theresa House by Father Harry Behan will be exhibited at Eide Bailly. Nielsen is acclaimed in Ireland for her "Silhouette People" pen & ink works. Signed limited edition prints framed and unframed will be available for viewing and purchase - many sold out editions. See Anna Nielsen.com Open House Tues., Jan. 10, 4-6 p.m. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11965 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 15, 2012

Location: Emy Frentz Guild Art Center

The Image and the Word is a photography-inspires-poetry art exhibit. View the photo and then read multiple poems written by different people reacting to that image. You'll be amazed at the completely different viewpoints one image can bring out. This exhbit is produced annually by Derek Liebertz and Yvonne Cariveau in cooperation with the Southern Minnesota Poetry Society, Bend of the River Photography Club and hosted by the Emy Frentz Guild.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12375 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 15, 2012

Location: 523 South 2nd Street, Mankato MN 56001

A gathering of poetry and photography which, in coming together, presents a uniquely complete art experience. The Image and the Word is a photography-inspires-poetry art exhibit, annually produced by Derek Liebertz and Yvonne Cariveau, with the wonderful cooperation of the Southern MN Poetry Society and local photographers including members of the Bend of the River Photography Club. The 2012 exhibit marks our 5th year of creativity - nearly a dozen images will be on display along with the ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12434 Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 12, 2012

Location: Arts Center of Saint Peter

Prairie Lakes will feature ten unique McKnight Fellowship Grantees in an upcoming Art Exhibition January 13 through February 12 at the Arts Center of Saint Peter. The Opening Reception will be Saturday, January 14 from 2-4 p.m. Artists will be introduced and given the opportunity to discuss their work, and St. Peter's Michael Jorgensen, a baritone vocalist, will perform. Artists include: Pamela Bidelman, Cheryl Casteen, Denise Friesen, Dr. Michael Jorgensen, Mika Laidlaw, Lois Peterson, Patt... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12168 Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Repeats: monthly every 2nd Saturday until May 12, 2012

Location: Emy Frentz Guild

Bring a sack lunch and enjoy social time with lovers of poetry from Mankato and the surrounding area. A speaker is featured at each meeting and there is generally a round robin of poetry reading by those in attendance (you can pass if you don't want to read). All ages are welcomed!... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12523 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every 3 weeks Thursday Friday Saturday until February 18, 2012

Location: Carnegie Art Center, 120 S. Broad Street

February Hope Cook Gallery Exhibit, 2012 Reception: Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012 Exhibit Dates: Feb. 2 - 18, 2012 Photograpy by a father and son duo, Wes and James Taylor. As always, admission is FREE. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12239 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Repeats: weekly every 3 weeks Thursday Friday Saturday until February 18, 2012

Location: Carnegie Art Center, 120 S. Broad Street

February Main Gallery Exhibit, 2012 Reception: Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012 Exhibit Dates: Feb. 2 - 18, 2012 Joellen Preston's figurative works in mixed media on paper and aviary installations. As always, admission is FREE. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12501 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Mankato Public Library

Ten Thousand Things Theater brings its signature approach to Shakespeare with As You Like It, a tale of those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. Theater-goers experience the immediacy and vibrancy of theater through a performance in which there is no stage and actors perform in the middle of the audience, inches away from patrons.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12150 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Trinity Chapel

The Arpeggione Duo, with Christopher Kachian on guitar and Thomas Schönberg on cello, returns to the Bethany campus for another evening of delightful music. Kachian has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia and with orchestras in Germany as well as the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera. His American performances alone number over 1000 solo and chamber music concerts. Schönberg has also performed numerous concerts as a soloist, conductor, and cellist. He toured wo... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12431 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Halling Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, MSU

The Barley Jacks sing original vocals and play jawdropping instrumentals in a spirit of excitement and fun. They are masters of the fiddle, guitar, bass and drum who meld their divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R & B and bebop to inspire each other and create something entirely new. Front man and fiddler Brian Wicklund has been integral to the national acoustic music scene for decades, touring internationally in bands with Stoney Lonesome, Judith Edelman, Kathy ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12521 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: 415 Cherry Street, Mankato MN 56001

You're invited to join us at the Historical Society as Larry Kortuem presents Lost and Found: The Charles McCarthy Story. This is the amazing story of area resident Charles McCarthy, a newspaper tale and a riddle in a graveyard. Come and follow the clues as we solve this family history mystery. ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12489 Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Location: 500 S. Front St.

Time with an Audience for New and Established Artists - Hosted by Ocho and Betty.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12502 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Pathstone Living

Ten Thousand Things Theater brings its signature approach to Shakespeare with As You Like It, a tale of those who have suffered great loss, their exile into the forest, and the hope and comfort they find there. Theater-goers experience the immediacy and vibrancy of theater through a performance in which there is no stage and actors perform in the middle of the audience, inches away from patrons.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=7306 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Madison East Mall by the Silhouette Shop in the west wing.

The Mary Guentzel Quintet provides the entertainment at a breast cancer awareness and learning evening sponsored by the Silhouette Shop in the west wing of the Madison East Mall in Mankato. Refreshments will be served.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12412 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Madison East Center

The Silhouette Shoppe will be hosting our first annual "Journey of Healing" Event. The purpose of this event is to provide entertainment, education, and empowerment for people going through cancer or other illnesses. Our goal is to make this a night where people will leave feeling confident to continue on their journey. Come and enjoy: -Live Music provided by Mary Guentzel Quintet -Refreshments -Blood Pressure Checks -Mini Messages -Hand Paraffin Waxing -Make-up Consultations plus ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12488 Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Location: Lincoln Community Center

ECFE teachers will be available to discuss our preschools and answer questions. Childcare is available at no cost. Call the ECFE office at 625-4620 if childcare is needed.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12506 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: New Ulm Public Library

Don Wendel will present "Talkin' Turkeys" at the River Ranger Program. Don's interactive program will feature the history of wild turkeys in Minnesota, turkey calls and more. Kids of all ages and interested adults are welcome; kids under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. This program is sponsored by the Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River, New Ulm Area Sport Fishermen, New Ulm Public Library and Water Resources Center at MSU, Mankato. For more information about the program, contact Ron Bo... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12362 Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location: Red Sky Lounge

Live Music... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12388 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Eide Bailly

Most of us ask ourselves...What is my purpose in life? How do I define the "good life", and how can I live it? It's not easy to work through this stuff alone! The Marketing Association of Southern Minnesota is pleased to offer “Working on Purpose” with Diana Gabriel on Friday, February 10 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Eide Bailly, 1911 Excel Drive, Mankato. Come to the workshop to learn some new tools to help yourself. Cost to attend is $99 and includes a light breakfast, lunch and ma... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=5311 Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Repeats: daily until February 12, 2012

Location: Verizon Wireless Center Arena

The RV Show is Feb. 10-12 at the Verizon Wireless Center. This event is FREE and open to the public. The times are as follows: Friday, Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12449 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center

Merely Mysteries & The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center present: "Anchors A-Woe" A Caribbean cruise, warm tropical nights, a soft ocean breeze. . . love is in the air. . . BUT for someone on the Calamity Cruiseliner it's anything but a vacation in paradise. Join us at the Captain's Reception & dinner dressed for a cruise ship experience to find out what happens and WHODUNNIT???? After the show dance the night way with "Fish Fry"! Guys, this is the perfect chance to wine & d... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11999 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lee Theater, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center

The Bethany Choraliers under the artistic direction of Ann Fredrickson and the musical direction of Dennis Marzolf present their annual mid-winter musical. “Very Good Eddie” with music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Schuyler Green and book by Philip Bartholomae and Guy Bolton is a rollicking comedy replete with romantic misadventures. The adventures begin when two honeymooning couples cross paths and accidentally switch partners. Chaos ensues with songs and laughs in abundance and at last... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11191 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lee Theater

The Bethany Choraliers under the artistic direction of Ann Fredrickson and the musical direction of Dennis Marzolf present their annual mid-winter musical. Advance reservations may be made beginning January 23, Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling the box office at 507-344-7374. Check back for additional details.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11946 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lincoln Community Center

Lenore has been living high on the income from her daughter's million dollar trust, but if Meg marries before her 25th birthday she gets the trust and Lenore will be penniless. The wedding is scheduled aboard a Mediterranean bound steamship. Complications abound as Lenore tries to stall the marriage, Meg's secret identity and additional fiances surface, a commercial spy intrudes, and a love mad Athenian is ready to marry mother or daughter. Love potions, a ship that can't decide where it's heade... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12363 Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location: Midtown Tavern

Live Music... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12448 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Blue Earth County Fair Grounds, Garden City, MN

Location of Derby will be the Fairgrounds Grandstand. Swap meet will start at 10:00 am. Demo Derby will start at 2:00 pm. All participants must be registered by 12:00 pm. Grandstand admission is $12.00 per adult. Pit fee is $20.00 per person (must be 18 years or older) and be part of the derby. In case of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled to February 18th, 2012.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12524 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Waseca

Tickets Sales Start 11 February 2012 Waseca Music CO. Waseca, MN VFW POST 1642 Presents “A Little Bit of Country” 20 May 2012 2 & 7 PM CIS Auditorium All Reserved Seating $15.00 ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12211 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Lake Hallett

The Polar Bear Plunge - presented by Minnesota law enforcement as part of their year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run events - is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics Minnesota athletes by jumping into frigid Minnesota waters. It consists of several different events that take place across Minnesota during the coldest months of the year. From January through March, our Plunge crew will be traveling around the state to different communities ... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11192 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lee Theater

The Bethany Choraliers under the artistic direction of Ann Fredrickson and the musical direction of Dennis Marzolf present their annual mid-winter musical. Advance reservations may be made beginning January 23, Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling the box office at 507-344-7374. Check back for additional details.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=6944 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Location: The Eagles Club

Sonny Bryant sings Platters Hits along with the great American Standards. Sonny is accompanied by Doc Merlot on keyboard and Marv Topp on drums.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12000 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lee Theater, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center

The Bethany Choraliers under the artistic direction of Ann Fredrickson and the musical direction of Dennis Marzolf present their annual mid-winter musical. “Very Good Eddie” with music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Schuyler Green and book by Philip Bartholomae and Guy Bolton is a rollicking comedy replete with romantic misadventures. The adventures begin when two honeymooning couples cross paths and accidentally switch partners. Chaos ensues with songs and laughs in abundance and at last... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11947 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Lincoln Community Center

Lenore has been living high on the income from her daughter's million dollar trust, but if Meg marries before her 25th birthday she gets the trust and Lenore will be penniless. The wedding is scheduled aboard a Mediterranean bound steamship. Complications abound as Lenore tries to stall the marriage, Meg's secret identity and additional fiances surface, a commercial spy intrudes, and a love mad Athenian is ready to marry mother or daughter. Love potions, a ship that can't decide where it's heade... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12519 Time: 8:30 PM - 12:30 PM

Location: The Purple Goose, Janesville,MN

The Blue Ringers Band... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12492 Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Location: 500 S. Fron Street

Classic Rock and Blues.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12493 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: 500 S. Front Street

Acoustic rock and folk duo. Great music is waiting for you on the corner.... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=11950 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Lincoln Community Center

Lenore has been living high on the income from her daughter's million dollar trust, but if Meg marries before her 25th birthday she gets the trust and Lenore will be penniless. The wedding is scheduled aboard a Mediterranean bound steamship. Complications abound as Lenore tries to stall the marriage, Meg's secret identity and additional fiances surface, a commercial spy intrudes, and a love mad Athenian is ready to marry mother or daughter. Love potions, a ship that can't decide where it's heade... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12507 Time: 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: New Ulm Public Library

All teens are invited to a Supernatural Spectacular program based on the popular CW television show. Join volunteer Gabby for an interactive PowerPoint presentation, and watch an episode of the show. Dress up as your favorite Supernatural character!... [More]]]> http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/event-details.php?id=12511 Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: Mankato area

Looking for a unique gift for Valentine's this year? Presented by the Minnesota Valley Sweet Adelines. Let one of our quartets surprise and serenade that special someone with a song. A rose, card, picture, and CD will be presented. A value at $40. Call 388-6148 to make appointment. ... [More]]]>