Happenings at Central Square

Get ready for a soul-filled evening on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Legendary vocalists Bruce Henry and Gwen Matthews team up to present and celebrate The Legends of Soul. For this show, they welcome special guest Kathleen Johnson to join them as they perform songs made famous by artists like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Beyoncé, BB King, Prince and more. Each of these vocal titans has a history of commanding the stage with magical solo performances, and when they synthesize their talents, the sum is greater than its parts.

Tickets for Legends of Soul are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. A reminder that children 12 and under are admitted for free with the presence of an adult ticketholder. Get your tickets today by calling 320-634-0400 or visiting centralsquare.org.

Art in the Square Gallery

Central Square’s current gallery exhibit features the intricate drawings of Dennis Anderson. He captures the nuances of shadow and light and translates them into powerfully detailed renderings of landscapes and portraits.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. 

Date Change | Fall Paint & Sip Class

Danielle Lien’s Fall Paint & Sip class has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. and will take place in the Central Square community room. 

You bring the sip, Central Square supplies all you need to paint. We hope to see you there! You might see a Central Square staff member or two there, as well! Register today by calling 320-634-0400 or visiting https://ticketpeak.co/centralsquare.

Coming Soon 

Help Central Square and both the Glenwood and Alexandria Just for Kix dance teams celebrate the harvest season and raise funds for their arts programming by attending Central Square’s October Makers’ Market & Just for Kix Halloween Dance Show! On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Square will host their monthly Makers’ Market, which will feature the work of Minnesota artists, bakers, farmers and more! 

The Just for Kix dancers will give their Halloween performance on the Lee Paulson stage at 3 p.m., and auditorium doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy the art vendors, concessions and Just for Kix dancers in their spooky costumes at this FREE event! 

Mark your calendars for Central Square’s final 2022 Concert Series events! You already know the Legends of Soul concert is coming up in October. On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., the incredible duo, Branden & James, will bring energy and beautiful music to Glenwood, and on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m., the Mason Dixon Line band will perform their Kickin’ Country Christmas show. Mason Dixon Line’s star is on the rise, they have been opening for superstar musicians that include Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert and Big & Rich. There are still tickets available for all shows, but they are selling fast!