Monday, Sept. 23
Blending Art & Science: Artist Gallery and Reception for Ross H. Hier
Reception Sept. 23 from 5:00-6:30 p.m., Gallery open Sept. 23-28
Bede Ballroom
Free and open to everyone
Join us in Bede Ballroom as we feature local artist Ross. H. Hier with a gallery of his paintings, drawings, and decoys, plus check out U of M Crookston’s Agriculture and Natural Resources submissions from their wildlife museum.
Thursday, Sept. 26 – POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS
Tres Vidas Music Theater with a singing actress and pianist
1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Kiehle Auditorium
Free and open to everyone
The Core Ensemble will perform chamber music theatre work Tres Vidas, a celebration of the life, times, and work of three significant Latin and South American women – painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador, and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina. The portrayal includes singing of traditional Mexican folk songs as well as Argentine tango songs. Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured nationally to every region of the U.S. and internationally to England, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, and the British Virgin Islands.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Open Ride Event
3:00-6:00 p.m.
University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) Charles H. Casey Equine Arena
Open to everyone
Visit the campus horses, tour the arena and stables, and enjoy a ride and crafts! $5 for five-minute horse ride or $10 for 10-minute horse ride, plus $5 for horse-related craft/activity; waivers and helmets provided, please wear long pants and closed toe shoes; children ages 5 and older can ride, younger ages can participate in the craft/activity
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Meet the Candidates Forum
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Kiehle Auditorium
Free and open to everyone
Hear from candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B, Polk County Board of Commissioners, Crookston City Council, and Crookston School Board District 593.