WINONA, Minn. — As a Lasallian Catholic university with a strong reputation for preparing many of Minnesota’s educators and educational administrators, Saint Mary’s University has started a Character Education and Virtue Formation speaker series to explore and enhance programming about this topic. The public is invited to attend the first presentation in the series, featuring […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) jazz combos will present two community concerts that are free and open to the public: Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Academy Theatre in the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Wellington’s Pub & Grill, […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The public is invited to Saint Mary’s University’s Cardinal Virtue presentations, scheduled throughout the 2019-20 academic year. These speakers and topics were chosen to create thought-provoking dialogue as Saint Mary’s cultivates in its learners virtues that will guide them throughout their educational journeys and as they enter the world as leaders in […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage the comedic parody “The Knight of the Burning Pestle” Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in Page Theatre. With a modern-day theatricality remarkably ahead of its time, this witty comic satire of theatre (and its audience) contains much revelry, popular songs, and […]
WINONA, Minn. — Elementary and preschool children from the Winona area are invited to attend the annual Saint Mary’s University Halloween Fun Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Participants can come through the main entrance of the Winona Campus where they will be directed where to park. Again this year, the Halloween […]
WINONA, Minn. — A number of Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) intermediate and advanced tap dancers were selected to perform at the Twin Cities Tap Festival on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis. Under the guidance of instructor and choreographer Christine Martin, tap dancers performing are Deja Foster, […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — More than 440 adult learners will graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Saturday, Oct. 12, where three commencement convocations will honor the graduates. The ceremonies, to be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s University Center […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team is showing leadership on the field … and in planning new scares for this year’s Walk of Horror. Once again, these athletes are guaranteeing goosebumps for all those brave enough to face their fears. The 23rd annual hair-raising fundraiser for the Saint Mary’s Cardinal fastpitch […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Volunteer Mentors are encouraging individuals, organizations, and churches in Winona to submit requests for the annual Lasallian Day of Service event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Lasallian Day of Service was started by Saint Mary’s University as a day for students and alumni to volunteer in their communities — […]
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University invites everyone to an info session and guest speaker on its beautiful Rochester Campus Wednesday, Oct. 23. First enjoy a health-related discussion with Kaitlin Bruun, a registered and licensed dietitian with HyVee in Rochester, Minn., who will be talking about “gut health and wellness” from 4:30 to 5 p.m. […]
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to view an art exhibit by Saint Mary’s University student Sadie Doering, on display now through Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Doering is a senior at Saint Mary’s, and her exhibit explores the beauty of dance with charcoal, photography, ceramics, and […]
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is inviting the public to view the Vatican Display of Eucharistic Miracles from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 17, at its Alverna Center, 1175 W. Wabasha St. Eucharistic Adoration will be available. The Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles showcases 126 Eucharistic Miracles. The […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presents Mexico Beyond Mariachi in “Sugar Skull! A Día de los Muertos Musical Adventure” Friday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Page Theatre. The family-friendly production explores the Mexican cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. “Sugar […]
The sad news of Cokie Roberts’ passing coincided with the publication of the following recap of her appearance at the Hendrickson Forum this past April on Saint Mary’s University’s Minneapolis Campus. Our prayers are with her family and friends, and our deep appreciation for her wisdom, wit, and faith remain. At this year’s Saint Mary’s […]
Student performances highlight weekend activities WINONA, Minn. — As many as 1,000 visitors have come to Saint Mary’s Winona Campus in celebration of Family Weekend. This year, families are welcomed Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, with a full slate of activities — many of which are open to the Winona community, including music and theatre […]
WINONA, Minn. — Thirteen music instructors from the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present a joyous and varied musical program at Café Congo 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at First Congregational Church. MCA is “playing it forward” by donating proceeds from the performance to music scholarships for youth with financial need. Piano, saxophone, […]
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University invites the public to a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest residence hall on the Winona Campus, Brother William Hall, on Friday, Oct. 4, beginning at noon. The $6.9 million residence hall has been entirely funded through philanthropic gifts. Two anonymous families chose to not only help Saint […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series brings leading Latino dance company Ballet Hispánico to Winona Oct.1-4 for residency activities, culminating in a performance at the Page Theatre on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 pm. Ballet Hispánico, founded by National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez, specializes in the performance of repertory that explores the diversity […]
WINONA, Minn. — As the school year begins again, it’s time to mark your calendars for another great year of programming presented by Jazz at Saint Mary’s. Fall 2019 Family Weekend performances kick off another year of outstanding music at Saint Mary’s University. Join Jazz, Choir, and Band for a combined concert on Saturday, Sept. […]
WINONA, Minn. — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ Dance Repertory Company (DRC) will hold auditions for the DRC II Winter Showcase. The 2019 theme will be “Animals on Parade.” This exciting dance concert will feature ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance, set to music with an animal theme. […]