The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a free talk by Gary Goodman, author of “The Last Bookseller” on Tuesday, Augus…
I’m a founding member of The Locals, and (on behalf of the group and hundreds of local volunteers and sponsors that make the event possible), …
When the Lumberjack Days parade returns Sunday July 17, after two years, local restaurateur Joe Kohler will be there. Kohler was recently name…
Ever since The Locals took over the contract for Lumberjack Days back in 2014, part of their vision for the event has always been something Mi…
Clara and Brian Wicklund, who will be performing with their respective bands Honeybutter and Barley Jacks at next weekend’s Lumberjack Day’s f…
Actors are like carpenters: They need good tools to build a good product.
There are all kinds of puppets — from towering Big Bird to delicate shadow puppets to modest sock puppets. Autumn Ness expects to see a marvel…
The Zephyr Theatre goes to great lengths to introduce performance arts to area children.
After young students are read Shel Silverstein’s book “The Giving Tree,” they will not only see the picture book and hear the story but also u…
When the snowman Olaf gets too close to the fire pits at the Ice Palace MAZE, there is often cause for concern. Some young visitors are truly …
When the Lumberjack Days parade returns Sunday July 17, after two years, local restaurateur Joe Kohler will be there. Kohler was recently name…
Ever since The Locals took over the contract for Lumberjack Days back in 2014, part of their vision for the event has always been something Mi…
Clara and Brian Wicklund, who will be performing with their respective bands Honeybutter and Barley Jacks at next weekend’s Lumberjack Day’s f…
Actors are like carpenters: They need good tools to build a good product.
There are all kinds of puppets — from towering Big Bird to delicate shadow puppets to modest sock puppets. Autumn Ness expects to see a marvel…
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On Friday, Aug. 20, less than a week before the Minnesota State Fair opened, Fran Miron was on his family farm with about 100 cast and crew me…
Clarence Odbody, angel second class, reports for duty in Heaven in the first scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” now on stage at The Zephyr Thea…
There was a noisy, dirty, sweaty scramble at The Zephyr Theatre the past few days. There had to be. The popular murder-lite romp “Clue” closed…
The Zephyr audience will be the first to hear Phil Thompson’s new Christmas show. The Kawai-endorsed pianist and vocalist will deliver the nea…
St. Croix Valley Opera’s is in the middle of its “Bridge to Growth” fundraising campaign during the month of November.
St. Croix Ballet’s 30th annual Stillwater Nutcracker, directed by Susan Hovey, will be held at the Stillwater Area High School from Nov. 26 to…
Jennifer Grimm’s low, sultry, silky voice is perfect for jazz. “It’s all sequins and martinis,” she said, describing the theme of her gigs in …
Booze might not have a major role in the murder mystery “Clue.” But when amateur sleuths come to watch the theatrical version of the popular b…
Amateur sleuths have been trying to figure out this whodunit for decades. Party guests are invited to a secluded setting by an unknown host, a…
Back before there was a Minnesota there was Stillwater. Stillwater had its beginnings with an idea of several men who wanted to start a lumber…
Axes were flying in the front yard of the new Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley St. in Stillwater, as part of the grand openi…
At last, it might be fun to wear a mask. Party goers who dress up for The Zephyr Theatre’s Masquerade Ball and creatively incorporate a mask m…
Last year, planning a fundraising gala was complicated. COVID-19 restrictions limited, among other things, the number of people who could gath…
Instead of writing this summer, I made it my (unofficial) job to oversee the bargain bins at Target and extend awkward greetings to friends an…
Since 2017, students have had onstage roles in “James and the Giant Peach,” “Seussical Jr.,” and other productions, thanks to a partnership be…
The Zephyr Theatre has wrapped up a successful summer season of outdoor productions.
The Zephyr Theatre wrapped up its five-day Shakes Faire Aug. 15. The outdoor festival featured a professional production of Shakespeare’s “As …
Artwork by Joshua Eller, Olivia Jenson and Ashley Kolka-Lee will be featured at ArtReach St. Croix
The Phipps will reopen in September after undergoing an extensive renovation of the main lobby and common areas of the Center as it announced …
Festival Theatre is bringing its final fully produced performance of the summer to the Franklin Square Black Box Stage with Neil Simon’s autob…
When the snowman Olaf gets too close to the fire pits at the Ice Palace MAZE, there is often cause for concern. Some young visitors are truly …
BY Matt DeBow
It seems counterintuitive to see coolers at the ice bar at the Ice Palace Maze.
The Ice Palace MAZE made the news well before opening day Jan. 15.
Snow sculptures downtown are taking shape as nine international teams are carving out 10 by 10 by 10 feet cubes of packed snow in Lowell Park.
After next week, Lowell Park will be adorned with 10 large snow sculptures created by teams from around the world.
Ice dragons — more greeters than guardians — flank the entrance to 2022’s Ice Palace Maze, the wintry outdoor attraction that opens Saturday a…
Another Ice Palace Maze is under construction at The Zephyr Theatre, where it will be open to the public Jan. 15 through Feb. 20.
The Washington County Historical Society will show “An Ode to Stillwater: John Runk Films” at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. G…
Local recording artist Michelle Rose moved back to Stillwater in November, just in time for an apt new cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Hudson, Wisc. — The Phipps Center for the Arts in will present a free community forum inspired by an exhibition of paintings and digitally des…
On Friday, Aug. 20, less than a week before the Minnesota State Fair opened, Fran Miron was on his family farm with about 100 cast and crew me…
Clarence Odbody, angel second class, reports for duty in Heaven in the first scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” now on stage at The Zephyr Thea…
There was a noisy, dirty, sweaty scramble at The Zephyr Theatre the past few days. There had to be. The popular murder-lite romp “Clue” closed…
The Zephyr audience will be the first to hear Phil Thompson’s new Christmas show. The Kawai-endorsed pianist and vocalist will deliver the nea…
St. Croix Valley Opera’s is in the middle of its “Bridge to Growth” fundraising campaign during the month of November.
St. Croix Ballet’s 30th annual Stillwater Nutcracker, directed by Susan Hovey, will be held at the Stillwater Area High School from Nov. 26 to…
Jennifer Grimm’s low, sultry, silky voice is perfect for jazz. “It’s all sequins and martinis,” she said, describing the theme of her gigs in …
Booze might not have a major role in the murder mystery “Clue.” But when amateur sleuths come to watch the theatrical version of the popular b…
Amateur sleuths have been trying to figure out this whodunit for decades. Party guests are invited to a secluded setting by an unknown host, a…
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After next week, Lowell Park will be adorned with 10 large snow sculptures created by teams from around the world.
Ice dragons — more greeters than guardians — flank the entrance to 2022’s Ice Palace Maze, the wintry outdoor attraction that opens Saturday a…
Another Ice Palace Maze is under construction at The Zephyr Theatre, where it will be open to the public Jan. 15 through Feb. 20.
The Washington County Historical Society will show “An Ode to Stillwater: John Runk Films” at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. G…
Local recording artist Michelle Rose moved back to Stillwater in November, just in time for an apt new cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Hudson, Wisc. — The Phipps Center for the Arts in will present a free community forum inspired by an exhibition of paintings and digitally des…
On Friday, Aug. 20, less than a week before the Minnesota State Fair opened, Fran Miron was on his family farm with about 100 cast and crew me…
Clarence Odbody, angel second class, reports for duty in Heaven in the first scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” now on stage at The Zephyr Thea…
There was a noisy, dirty, sweaty scramble at The Zephyr Theatre the past few days. There had to be. The popular murder-lite romp “Clue” closed…
The Zephyr audience will be the first to hear Phil Thompson’s new Christmas show. The Kawai-endorsed pianist and vocalist will deliver the nea…
St. Croix Valley Opera’s is in the middle of its “Bridge to Growth” fundraising campaign during the month of November.
St. Croix Ballet’s 30th annual Stillwater Nutcracker, directed by Susan Hovey, will be held at the Stillwater Area High School from Nov. 26 to…
Jennifer Grimm’s low, sultry, silky voice is perfect for jazz. “It’s all sequins and martinis,” she said, describing the theme of her gigs in …
Booze might not have a major role in the murder mystery “Clue.” But when amateur sleuths come to watch the theatrical version of the popular b…
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