Happenings at Central Square

Central Square is throwing three parties this summer! Join the festivities during their June, July and August Makers’ Markets. The summer markets will feature a live outdoor mini music series showcasing singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, music and storytelling into their shows. There will be concessions and handcrafted art and goods for sale! See ad below for more details.

Art in the Square Gallery

The Central Square Gallery is currently hosting a duo exhibition of paintings and objects by artists Cheryl Larson and Faythe Mills. The Central Square Art Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing their work, visit the Central Square office or call 320-634-0400.

Coming Soon 

Mick Sterling will take the stage in compliment with this year’s other Waterama events. Mick will perform music from the Billy Joel songbook on Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. For additional details about the 2022 Concert Series line-up and your ticket options, visit Central Square’s website, centralsquare.org. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Food for Thought

Central Square has hosted three of their eight 2022 Concert Series performances so far this year. If you have missed any of them, you’ve missed something special. Ring of Kerry performed with Irish dancers giving the audience a multi-faceted experience. C. Willi Myles, a stand-up comedian, had the audience belly laughing for more than two hours. Mr. Myles had a delightful exchange with Erma and Richard Sivertson about the longevity of marriage! Maud Hixson, a much-lauded jazz singer, filled the auditorium with a voice so beautiful the audience left the show making comments about how lucky we were to have a singer of that caliber come to Glenwood. We ARE lucky to have this art resource in our city. These events and performers deserve a bigger audience, and the community deserves to have these events. Mark the remaining performance dates on your calendars to be sure you don’t miss the remaining shows! Be a part of the Pope County art scene. Support the arts. Enjoy the music!

Did You Know the Answer?

Last Week’s Trivia Question: Who was named the 1961 Minnewaskan Homecoming Queen?

Answer: BonnaJean Bartley

This Week’s Trivia Question: In 1972, the High School Athletic Field was re-named to honor who?