Upcoming Events
Gallery receptions, partner group events, community art events, and more.
For information on upcoming classes click here: CLASSES
Rehearsals for Crow River Singers Spring Concerts
Come be part of our musical community and help us bring dreams to life through song! Rehearsals have begun for Voices of Dreamers, Crow River Singers’ spring concerts. Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.
Voices of Dreamers spring concerts will be held on April 25 and April 27! These performances will celebrate embracing bold dreams, seizing the moment, and chasing the aspirations that inspire us all, featuring a beautiful selection of songs to uplift and motivate.
New members are always welcome! If you’ve ever dreamed of singing in a choir, now’s your chance to join us. Send us a message on Facebook or email us at crowriversingers@gmail.com for more information.
Finishing School
FungusAmongus presents "Finishing School" by Elaine Liner which will also be their MACT*Fest 2025 entry. Public Performances will be held at the Dassel History Center February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7pm and February 16 and 23 at 2pm. Tickets will go on sale in late January.
Finishing School is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
FungusAmongus at MACT*Fest
MACT*Fest 2025 will be held at The Depot Theatre in Duluth. 10 shows will be presented at the festival, including FungusAmongus’s performance of Finishing School.
Performances will be March 7 & 8 and awards will be Sunday morning March 9.
Tickets are now on sale so make plans now to see excellent theatre from across the state.
Artist Reception for Small Works on Paper and Canvas by ME Fuller
Join us for an artist reception for ME Fuller’s Small Works on Paper and Canvas. ME will share about her current exhibition and her creative process. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to all.
See more about ME Fuller and Small Works on Paper and Canvas on our gallery page here.
Empty Bowls
On Saturday, March 8 the community will come together to purchase a bowl for a suggested donation of $20 and have it filled with hearty soup. The bowl becomes a keepsake and a reminder of those whose bowls are empty. The event will feature handmade bowls made by professionals, hobbyists, and students.
We are partnering with the Harvest of the Month program, through the school, to offer a soup made with seasonally, locally available ingredients. A few soups will be available for everyone's enjoyment.
Everyone is welcome to this event.
The cost of a bowl is a suggested donation of $20, but no one will be turned away if they cannot pay. There will be some bowls at $5 as well.
There will also be a small Silent Auction.
Youth Art Day at Empty Bowls
We are partnering with Empty Bowls for this month’s Youth Art Day. We will be making fruit and veggie art prints.
Use the main entrance into the high school. Find us in the cafeteria.
Mike Munson Live at Art's Place
Join us for an unforgettable night of music with Mike Munson in the cozy, intimate setting of Art’s Place. Known for his intricate fingerpicking, hypnotic rhythms, and deep connection to blues traditions, Munson’s solo performances resonate with history and raw emotion.
From recording at the iconic Blue Front Cafe in Mississippi to releasing seven acclaimed albums, including his 2023 project “Underwood”, Munson’s artistry bridges the gap between Delta blues and the modern Midwest.
Art’s Place is a BYOB venue—bring your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy during the show. With its intimate atmosphere, this is the perfect setting to experience Munson’s powerful storytelling and mesmerizing sound up close.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Factory Direct and Arts Place LLC.
Get your tickets now and don’t miss this incredible evening! Tickets are non-refundable once processed. Purchase tickets HERE. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Please enter through the North door.
Community Read: Book Discussion
Join members of the community for a book discussion of Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters. Learn more about Hutchinson’s Community Read here.
Community Read: Meet the Author
Cary J. Griffith, author of Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters will share stories from survivors of the BWCAW’s historic weather disaster. Learn more about Hutchinson’s Community Read here.
Voices of Dreamers Concerts
Crow River Singers presents their spring concert: Voices of Dreamers. Join them at Peace Lutheran Church on April 25th at 7pm, and April 27th at 2pm. These performances will celebrate embracing bold dreams, seizing the moment, and chasing the aspirations that inspire us all, featuring a beautiful selection of songs to uplift and motivate.
ArtLuck
ArtLuck is a quarterly meeting that provides time for creative individuals to gather, share, and learn together. The topic for the meeting will be critique. Please bring a piece you have created (it can be a work in progress) to share.
ArtLuck is a free gathering for anyone 18+ who would like to attend.
Hygge Day
Join the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, and the Hutchinson Public Library for a cozy community Hygge Day. Stop in any time from 11-2, there will be puzzles, crafts, warm drinks and more throughout the day. This event is free and for all ages. Come embrace Hygge and enjoy some cozy activities with other community members.
Scheduled Activities:
11:30 Storytime with Hutchinson Public Library
12:00 Sound Bath Meditation with Winding Woods Yoga
12:45 Create your own mini notebook/sketchbook
Falling in Love with No Lines is No Joke
Come grab a beer, some food from Sunny Days Comfort Food Truck, and laugh your way into love.
Free will donations will be accepted.
Empty Bowls Make-A-Thon
Create a clay bowl and decorate with colored underglazes. Your bowl will be fired and offered for sale at the Empty Bowls event March 8th 11am- 1pm at Hutchinson High School.
Empty Bowls is a community event that helps support local organizations that work to alleviate hunger in McLeod County. The event is held in March each year, and the Hutchinson Center for the Arts participates by hosting a Make-A-Thon event, firing the bowls you create, and delivering them to the Empty Bowls event.
There is no fee to participate, however, registration is required. Registration is now closed.
FungusAmongus Script Reading
The FungusAmongus Board of Directors will be hosting a script reading on Saturday January 18, at 10 AM at the Dassel History Center. The public is invited to attend and participate. The plan is to read two scripts. Help us decide on shows for future seasons!
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13th at 5:30pm.
We'll be presenting our Annual Report and Wirt Award, followed by our regular board meeting.
This event is open to the public. Dessert will be provided.
No Lines Holiday Special
Stressed from all your holiday preparations? Laugh it off with No Lines. Free will donations accepted.
Litchfield Area Male Chorus Christmas Concerts
Litchfield Area Male Chorus presents their Christmas concert: Come and See the King. There are 3 opportunities to enjoy this concert. All performances start at 7:00 pm. All performances will collect a freewill offering.
Thursday, December 12 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township
Address: 7809 County Road 35 W, Annandale, MN
Thursday, December 19 at Litchfield Opera House
Address: 136 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield, MN
Friday, December 20 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Mills
Address: 60929 110th St, Hutchinson, MN
Art's Place Concert Series- Candle Concert with Mike Lauer & Eric Radloff
Mike Lauer and Eric Radloff, two Hutchinson natives, present an eclectic Christmas show spanning classic sing-a-long carols to cozy holiday favorites. Presented with endearing wit and excellent musicianship, it’ll be sure to lift your holiday spirits.
Doors open at 6
Show begins at 7
BYOB, Hot Cocoa will be provided
FungusAmongus Presents: Forever Plaid
December 6, 7, 13, & 14 at 7pm
December 8 & 15 at 2pm
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid". On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins....
Purchase tickets at fungusamongusplayers.org
Litchfield Area Male Chorus Christmas Concerts
Litchfield Area Male Chorus presents their Christmas concert: Come and See the King. There are 3 opportunities to enjoy this concert. All performances start at 7:00 pm. All performances will collect a freewill offering.
Thursday, December 12 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township
Address: 7809 County Road 35 W, Annandale, MN
Thursday, December 19 at Litchfield Opera House
Address: 136 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield, MN
Friday, December 20 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Mills
Address: 60929 110th St, Hutchinson, MN
Historic Hutchinson Presents: Voices of Christmas Past
Embrace the holiday spirit at the intimate and historic St John’s Episcopal Church for an evening of reminiscing on Christmases past. In the glow of Christmas lights and candle lit stained glass windows, hear the classic Christmas songs, music and stories that you have come to love.
Click here to purchase tickets today
Please note there are no refunds for this event.
Crow River Singers Winter Concert
Crow River Singers will perform their winter concert “Winter Whispers: Songs of Snow and Solitude” at Peace Lutheran Church. Use the entrance on Glen St. SW. Join them
Friday, December 6th at 7pm
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Sunday, December 8th at 2pm
Admission: $10
Children under 12: Free admission
This magical evening will transport you to a winter wonderland, where the quiet beauty of snowfall and the peaceful embrace of solitude are celebrated through music.
Our talented singers will perform a delightful mix of beloved holiday favorites and lush choral pieces, taking you on a musical journey through frosty landscapes and peaceful moments that capture the essence of the season. Whether you come with loved ones or on your own, you'll find warmth and joy in our harmonious celebration. Experience the enchantment as the music of "Winter Whispers" fills your heart with the spirit of the season!
FungusAmongus Presents: Forever Plaid
December 6, 7, 13, & 14 at 7pm
December 8 & 15 at 2pm
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid". On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins....
Purchase tickets at fungusamongusplayers.org
Take A Chance on No Lines
Join local improv troupe No Lines for a night of laugher. Free will donations accepted.
Woodzen Concert
Woodzen, a fan favorite from RiverSong 2024, melds funk grooves with jazzy saxophone, blistering guitars, ethereal keyboards, and shimmering vocal harmonies, the live show offers more flavors than a Minnesota hotdish.
6-7pm- Social Hour BYOB
7-9pm- Concert
Laughtoberfest with No Lines
Join local improv troupe No Lines for a night of laughter. Free will donations accepted.
Reception for Visible
Visible is an exhibition featuring local artists with disabilities or mental health challenges. View the work and enjoy light refreshments. Representatives from Hutchinson Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Adult Training & Habilitation Center (ATHC), and Meghan's Place will be on site.
Exhibition on view: September 25 - November 1
Reception: October 18th 5:30-7pm
Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease
This Art's Place Concert Series features Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease. Sam has previously performed with the Trent Romens band at Riversong. Combining his experience with a love for funk, reggae, and blues, Sam created his own unique sound.
6-7pm- Happy Hour BYOB!
7-9pm- Concert
Haunted Hutchinson Tour
Get ready for a spooky tour through Hutchinson's haunted history! Historic Hutchinson is excited to bring you our annual Haunted History Tour, a sell-out event that takes you on a chilling journey through the streets of our past, where restless spirits and ghostly apparitions await. Join us on October 8, 9, and 10 for an open wagon ride departing from the depot, as we share spine-chilling tales of our former residents who continue to linger in spirit.
Tickets are $30, and all proceeds support our historic projects which include the restoration of:
The Harrington Merrill House & property
Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Depot
Historic Hutchinson clock
Click here to purchase your tickets!
Rain or shine event and NO REFUNDS!
No Lines Improv
No Lines Improv is back at our new location. Join in the laughs on September 27th at 7pm.
Living History Tour
Discover Hutchinson's Rich History at the Living History Tour!
Step back in time and experience Hutchinson's fascinating past at the Living History Tour on Sunday, September 15th at noon. Meet at the historic St. John's Episcopal Church and board the open-air people movers to explore the city's heritage. Encounter former members of the Hutchinson community and uncover the stories that have shaped our town. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with our local history!
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/historic-hutchinson-living-history-tour-1
Youth Art Day at Arts & Crafts Festival
Join us for Youth Art Day at the 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. We will have make and take crafts for kids from 9am-1pm on the south end of Library Square.
Artist’s Reception for What Happened Here by Grace Sippy
Join us for a closing reception for Grace Sippy’s What Happened Here on September 13, 5:30-7pm. Meet the artist and learn more about her work. Refreshments provided, free and open to all.
Using drawing, photography, and printmaking, Grace layers imagery of the familiar to weave together the unspoken languages of the body, mind, and space.
Crow River Singers Rehearsals
Rehearsals for Crow River Singers’ winter concert begin today. New members are welcome. All ages, all abilities, no auditions. Rehearsals are held in the choir room at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN.
Winter Concert Dates: 12/6/2024 and 12/8/2014
ArtLuck
ArtLuck is quarterly programming for creative adults. We all come to the table with something different to share. Think of it like an art club, but for adults. It is a time to gather, share ideas and skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more. The next meeting is scheduled for August 31st from 10-11am at the Center for the Arts.
August Topic: Artist Statements
Bring a draft of your artist statement for feedback or craft one during the meeting.
Open House
Join us in our new location for an open house event. Look around the new space and view Grace Sippy’s exhibition What Happened Here. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, a make and take craft, and more.
August 24th
11am-2pm
Youth Art Day at the Farmers Market
Youth Art Day moves to the Hutchinson Farmers Market during the summer! Join us and create something colorful while being inspired by all the locally grown products. 9am-12pm
Music in the Park
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series held at Library Square in downtown Hutchinson.
Music provided by SouthGrade. Social host is United Way of McLeod County. Sponsored by Citizens Bank.
Monday, July 29th 6:30-8:00pm
*Rain back up is Bobbing Bobber Brewery. See Facebook for updates.
Music in the Park
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series held at Library Square in downtown Hutchinson.
Music provided by The Bingos. Social host is Crow River Habitat for Humanity. Sponsored by Edward Jones.
Monday, July 22nd 6:30-8:30pm
*Rain back up is Bobbing Bobber Brewery. See Facebook for updates.