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Play Like a Girl: A Celebration of Women Composers
On Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m., the SMSU Jazz Ensemble will perform their fall concert entitled "Hear Me Roar: A Celebration of Women Composers". This will be the second in a series of concerts featuring music written by some of the finest female composers. This concert will include music by some of the pioneers of jazz including Mary Lou Williams, Lillian Hardin Armstrong, and Toshiko Akiyoshi. The concert is free and open to the public in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre.
Winter Gear Drive
Lyon County 4-H is once again holding their Winter Gear Drive on December 11th at the Adult community center. We are also accepting donations of gently used winter gear of all sized until December 10th at the Lyon County Extension office out at the fairgrounds. Drop box available.
Christmas Cookie Walk
Holy Redeemer Council of Catholic Women is hosting their 9th Annual Cookie Walk. Join us in Carlin Hall (HR Church basement). Purchase a bucket for $15 or bring your previously purchased bucket and only pay $13. Fill your bucket with a variety of homemade Christmas treats. While supplies last.
Weekly Bar Bingo
Weekly Bar Bingo at Walnut Grove American Legion will repeat on a weekly basis starting on November 6th. The Walnut Grove Area Loggers are sponsoring the weekly Saturday Night Bingo. Starting @ 6:30 pm every Saturday, from Dec. 11th, 2021 thru Dec. 18th, 2021 you can come down to the Walnut Grove American Legion for Bar Bingo with friends.
SMSU’s Star of Wonder Planetarium Show
‘Star of Wonder’ Planetarium Show at SMSU Marshall, Minn. — A series of Planetarium Christmas and laser light shows entitled “Star of Wonder” will be held at Southwest Minnesota State University in December. The dates for the shows are December 11 from 7-8 p.m., December 18 from 7-8 p.m., December 19 from 2-3 p.m., and December 24 from 2-3 p.m. The SMSU Planetarium is located in the Science and Math building, room 108. There is conversation on whether this phenomenon was either a star, planet, or supernova of some sort. Is there a scientific reasoning for why this happened? The “Star of Wonder” encapsulates both entertainment and educational factors, using scientific data, religious [...]
TubaChristmas
TubaChristmas is BACK at SMSU! On Saturday, December 11th, the Music Program will again host TubaChristmas. This event is coordinated by the Harvey Phillips Foundation, and organization devoted to celebrating the tuba and euphonium and the performers and composers of those instruments. Participation is open to any low brass player (trombone, euphonium, and tuba) regardless of age or ability. There is a $10 participation fee that goes to the Harvey Phillips Foundation. Registration will begin at 9:30 in the SMSU Fine Arts Building (first floor). Free parking is available in the B Lot near the Fine Arts Building. Rehearsal will run [...]
Wanda Holiday Craft & Vendor Event
Sunday, December 12th, 2021 11 AM – 3 PM At the Wanda Legion Hall Do you need last minute Christmas gifts, or something for you and your house? We have over 20 local vendors with so much to offer! A one stop place to shop! Santa is coming to visit! From 11:30 AM – 1 PM The Wanda Catholic Heritage Foundation will be selling lunch from 11 AM – 2 PM Check out more on the Wanda Community Center Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wandacommunitycenter
Lyon County Historical Society Quilt Raffle
The Lyon County Historical Society is selling quilt raffle tickets at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Tickets are $5.00 each for the chance to win one Civil War reproduction quilt. The quilt was made and donated by Irene Hudspeth and is on display in the museum’s front entry. The drawing is Monday, December 13. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the District 80 Westerheim Township one-room schoolhouse located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. For more information: 507-537-6580
Marshall Tiger Dance Team Home Town Show
The Dance Team will showcase all of their competition routines, a special “fun” dance, as well as performances from several Just for Kix teams. Meet the Marshall Tiger Dance Team members after the show and get autographs. Seniors and their parents will also be recognized. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00pm. Admission is a donation of food or money to the Marshall Food Pantry
Christmas Cheer Open House
Join us for a come-and-go open house at Hope Harbor with yummy treats, warm drinks, Christmas carols, scavenger hunt, door prizes, and holiday fellowship to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! There is no cost or tickets to attend. All ages are welcome!
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