Arts & Performance

The Stillwater Nutcracker, now in its 28th year, is a family-friendly version, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the young girl named Clara and her Christmas dream. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five through professional level dancers who grace the show with beauty and spirit.

Performances are at the Stillwater Area High School Read more about The Nutcracker presented by St. Croix Ballet

The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) is proud to announce the first program of its tenth anniversary season.  A Joyful Noise will be presented on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Read more about The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) presents A Joyful Noise

Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 PM
Washington County Library – R.H. Stafford
8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury Read more about Chart-topping Novelist Karin Slaughter Presenting at Stafford Library

Woodbury Middle School is proud to present  "Hairspray Jr."  May 4th-7pm, May 5th-2pm/7pm, and May 6th-2pm.  $10 for adults/$8 for students and seniors.  The shows are held at Woodbury Middle School-1425 School Drive, Woodbury, MN  55125 Read more about Woodbury Middle School's spring musical

Perceptions of Norway seeks to expand common perceptions of Norwegians and their culture. Through the eyes of a fellow American, photographer Nancy Bundt — an expat residing in Norway for 25 years — guests to the exhibit will be able to witness the photos and stories of a diverse group of Norwegians.

On display now-June 10 at Norway House. Read more about Perceptions of Norway

The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) will present a special encore performance of Svensk musik och dans (Swedish Music and Dance), a cultural celebration of Swedish classical and folk music, featuring the Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag and the Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute (ASI), 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. Encore concert tickets are available in advance online through the ASI’s website, www.asimn.org: $10 ASI members and $15 general admission. Read more about The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) presents Svensk musik och dans (Swedish Music and Dance)

Tickets: $10 per person

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Music starts: 7:30 PM Read more about Jazz at the Loft

PBS/American Masters feature film documentary BOMBSHELL:THE HEDY LAMARR STORY, produced by Susan Sarandon featuring interviews by Mel Brooks, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert Osborne and myself, along with Hedy’s colleagues and friends and family, is currently playing theatres nationally and internationally.  (It will air over PBS channels on May 18.) 

The new documentary, “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” is scheduled to start showing at a Minneapolis Landmark Theatre starting Friday, March 2nd, 2018 for one week. Read more about Bombshell: The Heady Lamar Story Film Premiere

The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) is pleased to
present All You Need is Love: A
Valentine’s Pops Cabaret, the orchestra’s third annual pops concert and auction
fundraiser.  EMSO will host the evening of live orchestra music, desserts,
drinks, and a silent auction, on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Lake Elmo
Event Center, 3712 Layton Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN. Doors
and bidding open at 6:30 p.m.  The musical
performance starts at 7:30 p.m.  Proceeds from this event will
Read more about The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) presents All You Need is Love: A Valentine's Pops Cabaret