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Live Music: Nolen Sellwood
2023-02-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Nolen Sellwood is a young artist with an old soul. His beautifully crafted singing and songwriting skills are captured on his freshman album, “Otherwise”.
Saturday, February 25th, doors open at 6 pm at Lake City Area Arts, performance starts at 7 pm. $15 per person.

Kites on the Ice
2023-02-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Government Pier, 520 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, 55041, United States
The ice is cleared and the music will be pumping. So sharpen your skates and untangle your kites, because this annual event is great fun for the whole family and a visually stunning spectacle!
Kite flying, a bonfire, music, ice skating, and a maybe even a visit from Sammy the Snowman!

Easter Market at Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery
2023-02-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind MEANINGFUL Easter basket at the gallery!
Local artists & makers will be arranged throughout the space.
Baskets, handmade goods, cards + more! Assemble your basket at the gallery.
Saturday Feb 25 from 10am-3pm

Shops of Lake City Shop Local Event!
2023-02-25 | Multiple Venues
This Saturday February 25th participating retailers will have Easter themed events. Shop Local and get GREAT deals!

Treats and Treasures:
Easter Egg hunt for GROWN UPS! Treats and Treasures will be placing a dozen eggs around the downtown Lake City area for you to find. Some eggs will be outside, others will be inside shops. Each egg will have the number of a prize inside. Bring your egg to Treats and Treasures by 5:00 Saturday, February 25, to collect your free prize. You must be 18 or over to collect a prize, only 1 prize per person.

Willow Gentile Gallery:
Easter Market! Create a one-of-a kind MEANINGFUL Easter basket at the gallery! Local artists & makers will be arranged throughout the space. Baskets, handmade goods, cards + more!

Lighthouse Nutrition:
1 year Anniversary Party!! Egg-celent giveaways! Club Credit deals! Treats! Punch-a-bunch! Kids coloring contest! Drink Special themed around Easter!

Fashion and Fun consignment:
In store Easter Egg Hunt! Find an egg in the store and take money off your purchase at the register!

Be sure to check out other local retailers and continue to SHOP SMALL!

Winter Dance with LP and the 45's
2023-02-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
February 4th 6pm – 10pm
Lake City Sportsman’s Club
Come dance to classic hits from the vinyl era at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club while raising money for Lake City Area Arts!
Tickets are $20 at the door.

Ice Golf with Ice Sculptures and Carousel at Kelly's Lake House
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-05 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Kelly’s Lake House is upping the ante on winter fun this February! Not only is the popular frozen Lake Pepin ice golf course returning, but in 2023 you can also discover ice sculptures, an ice carousel, warming fires, and Kelly’s food and drink trailer!
Come out for the fun and help build a grand new Lake City winter tradition!

WinterStüff! A February of Full-On Outdoor Fun in Lake City!
2023-02-01 - 2023-02-28 | Various Locations in Lake City
Ok, so we made up the word, but the fun is oh so real!
Join us in Lake City for a February of full-on fun on the lake, on the trails, and on the streets of downtown as we celebrate our Annual WinterStüff!

– Saturday Feb 1st, 5-7pm: Hok Si La by Moonlight – Join us for our annual luminous winter walk/snow shoe/ski event and experience enchantment at Hoksila Park under the (almost) full moon!
– Saturday Feb 8th, 6-8pm: Frontenac State Park Winter Candlelight Event – Looking for some Frontenac State Park fun?
Take candlelight journey along the bluff top with beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley.
Warm up at campfires at either end of the trail or enjoy warm light refreshments by the wood stove in the warming shelter.
– Saturday Feb 8th, 1pm-4pm: Frontenac Sportsman’s Ice Fishing Contest on Frontenac Pond
– Saturday Feb 15th, 10am-7pm: Lake City Sportsman’s Club Ice Fishing Contestand Auction
*10:30-12 Kids Contest, 1-3:30 Adult Contest
– Saturday Feb 22nd, 10:30am-3pm: Winter Beach Party with Ice Skating, and Kite Flying at Govt. Pier – The ice will be cleared, the music will be pumping. So, sharpen your skates and untangle your kites because this annual event is great fun for the whole family and a visually stunning spectacle!
Kite flying, a bonfire with s’mores, music, ice skating, and a visit from Sammy the Snowman.
All Month Long…
Ice Skating at Underwood Park, and Hiking, Snowshoe, and CC Ski Trails at Hok Si La Park and Frontenac State Park

Family Sledding Event at Frontenac State Park
2023-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
Friends and Family are welcome to join us on the Sledding Hills at Frontenac State Park on Saturday, January 21st! Everyone is welcome! Bring your Sleds for loads of fun! We can’t wait to see you all there.
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Frontenac State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River 10mi southeast of Red Wing. The park is notable both for its history and for its birdwatching opportunities. The centerpiece of the park is a 430ft, 3mi steep limestone bluff overlooking Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi. The bluff is variously called Garrard’s Bluff or Point No-Point, the latter name coming from riverboat captains because of the optical illusion that it protruded into the Mississippi River. There is a natural limestone arch on the blufftop called In-Yan-Teopa, a Dakota name meaning “Rock With Opening”. Park lands entirely surround the town of Frontenac, once a high-class resort at the end of the 19th century.GeologyThe limestone was laid down 500 million years ago as organic sediments settled to the bottom of a shallow sea that covered much of the Midwest. Much later Glacial River Warren carried torrents of runoff from the melting glaciers of the last ice age. Flowing out of Lake Agassiz, Glacial River Warren carved the Minnesota River valley and the Mississippi River Valley, leaving steep bluffs along the latter’s banks. At times Glacial River Warren overflowed its bed and Garrard’s Bluff would have been an island. The area is near the northern extreme of the Driftless Area of Minnesota, a region that remained unglaciated during the phases of the last ice age.

New Years at Kelly's Lake House
2022-12-31 16:00 - 2023-01-01 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Enjoy a special menu at Kelly’s on New Years Eve (4pm-9pm) and New Years Day (4pm-8pm) at Kelly’s Lake House.
Prime rib, shrimp, scallops, and don’t forget the creme brulee!
Plus receive a free glass of champagne served with every special dinner purchase.
Reservations are a must. Call Kelly’s today!
651-448-8840

New Years Eve Dinner at Port 104
2022-12-31 16:00 - 22:00 | Port 104, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Ring in the New Year at Port 104 by joining them for a special menu!
Enjoy parmesan chicken with rice pilaf and asparagus for just $15. Prime rib dinners are also available.
Serving dinner from 4pm-10pm
Call to reserve a table at 651-345-2324

Dancing Through the Decades: a 150th Celebration
2022-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Let’s celebrate Lake City’s 150 years one last time! Join us for “Dancing Through the Decades” on Saturday, December 10th at the LC Sportsman’s Club. All ages are welcome at this FREE event!
We’ll have music from all ages – big band, swing, roaring 20s, 50s, 60s, polka, contemporary, and more! Dress in your favorite decade and come out to celebrate our city’s wonderful history!
Be sure to keep an ear out for the trivia contest happening throughout the night too! And we’ll be announcing the winners of the “Show Us Your 150” contest from the year as well!
This is the last event for the Sesquicentennial, so let’s go out with a dance party! Spread the word and we’ll see you there with your dancin’ shoes!

Willow Gentile Gallery Holiday Art Market #3
2022-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Join us for the 3rd and final Holiday Art Market for 2022!
This is a packed list of amazing artist and makers!
7 Minnesota artists will be selling their artwork December 10th 10am – 3pm! Don’t miss out! Perfect opportunity to get those last minute gifts!!! Shop local art this season!!!!
Saturday, December 10, 2022
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Willow Gentile Gallery Holiday Art Market #2
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The second of 3 Holiday Art Market at the gallery! Minnesota artists will be selling their creations 10am—3pm! Shopping small & local creates a big impact- give the gift of LOCAL ART!
The artists :
CeevTsegPress
Authentic Hand Printed T-shirts & Relief Prints
@ceevtsegpress
Meadow & Mae Designs
Handmade Clay Jewelry
@meadowandmaedesigns
Saturday, December 3, 2022
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Holiday Pop Up Sales
2022-12-03 09:00 - 15:00
December 3rd, 2022
Lake City will be a pop up paradise on December 3rd!
Artists and crafters will be setting up shop at Lake City Area Arts, Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, St. Mary of the Lake Church, as well as at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
Looking for something truly one of a kind for your loved ones? Then we suggest hitting up Lake City for a day of shopping and fun!

Paint and Sip
2022-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Lighthouse Nutrition, 216 S Washington St, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Come be creative and paint while sipping on a relaxing tea or your favorite drink at Lighthouse Nutrition.
You will get step by step instructions to create a fun Penguin Painting!
Pre-Registration required. Stop by or message Lighthouse Nutrition on Facebook to learn more!

Willow Gentile Gallery Holiday Art Market #1
2022-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The 1 of 3 Holiday Art Market at the gallery! 7 local artists will be selling their creations 10am—3pm! Shopping small & local creates a big impact- give the gift of LOCAL ART!
The artists :
Terry Dennis Ceramist
KIT Pottery by Melissa Gust @keepingittogetherpottery
Amy Johnson Enamel Jewelry @amyjohnsonenamels
Kristy L Johnson @braveryinbloom
Jamie Spaulding, Sedge Hen Designs @sedgehen
Alex Yaszemski, AY Designs @ayaszemski
Willow Gentile @willow.gentile.art
Saturday, November 26, 2022
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Meat Raffle and Bingo at Port 104
2022-11-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Port 104, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Come join us for Bar Bingo at Port 104 and help support the Wells Creek Riders Snowmobile club.
Held the third Saturday of the month, starting at 2PM (typically done by 5PM).
Consists of 10 Bingo games – The purchase of a games packet is required ($20) to participate in Game #10 Blackout **Note** – no games packet purchases allowed after Game 1 begins
The games packet includes 3 bingo sheets per game, covering all 10 games; additional single sheets for Games 1 through 9 cost $1, and Game 10 (Blackout) single sheets are $2.
Meat Raffle to follow, beginning around 5:30PM

Willow Gentile Gallery POP-UP: VINTAGE RACK
2022-11-12 10:00 - 2022-11-13 18:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The winter holidays are just around the corner! Get started checking that list with some eclectic gifts at the gallery! Local art, Vintage treasures, and now Vintage clothing!

Tell you friends, make this your weekend plans!!!
See you here!
xo
Willow
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 10:00 AM Sun, Nov 13, 2022 6:00 PM

Hallow-Queen Drag Scare and Fundraiser
2022-10-29 15:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Join us for our second annual Hallow-Queen Drag Scare fundraiser! We’ll have a jam packed day of activities followed by a 7pm drag show featuring Miz Diagnosis, Lola Honey, Bad Karma, Mexica Xadows and hosted by Tomi Saint James!
TICKETS: http://hallowqueendragscare.eventbrite.com
(Recommended 13+ for the show)
Come and partake in the…
– 50/50 Raffle
– Silent Auction featuring local art, gift certificates and gift baskets from all your favorite places!
– Drag Queen Storytime!
– Free Drag Queen Bingo!
– Live performances AND MORE!
The night will feature musical stylings from the one and only Nici Peper!
$25 per person // Tickets Available via Eventbrite!
TICKETS: http://hallowqueendragscare.eventbrite.com
3:00p – Doors open/ Silent Auction Begins
3:30p – Drag Queen Story Hour
4:30p – Free Drag Bingo Begins Hosted by Tomi Saint James
5:00p – Live performance by Nici Peper
7:00p – Hallow-Queen Drag Scare Show Begins!
LAKE CITY SPORTMAN’S CLUB • 2200 S Oak St | Lake City, MN
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE

Saturday Sunset Paddle Boat Cruise
2022-10-01 17:00 - 19:30 | pearl of the lake paddle boat, 100 Central Point Rd, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
September means Saturday Sunsets on the Pearl of the Lake Paddle Boat are open to the public!
Four of these popular cruises are on the schedule starting September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. Book your tickets online at Pearlofthelake.com.

September Saturday Sunset Paddle Boat Cruises
2022-09-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | pearl of the lake paddle boat, 100 Central Point Rd, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States

August Book Sale
2022-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
The Lake City Friends of the Library are holding a book sale on Saturday August 20th from 9am-4pm.
This month’s theme is “Westerns” and they will have an abundance of page turners from authors like William Johnstone, BJ Daniels, Zane Grey, and Louis L’Amour, as well as other selections from a variety of genres!
207 S High St
Lake City, MN 55041

Stephen McKenzie Exhibit
2022-08-19 13:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Celebrate The Past and Imagine The Future, an exhibit by Stephen McKenzie is opening Friday August 19 to September 17th Fridays and Saturdays 1-5PM.
Artist Reception will take place Saturday, 9/10 at 5 PM. Please come and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments and light appetizers.
Born and raised in Lake City, Stephen studied art on the east coast and Italy. Professionally, McKenzie has been an adjunct instructor at four schools in New Jersey. Following this, McKenzie became involved with the Newark Print Shop and operated as the Master Printer, Senior Educator and Shop Manager through spring of 2021.
In late summer of 2001, McKenzie was chosen to be a part of a group of printmakers who spent two weeks in a residence in Berlin working with a group of German printmakers.
McKenzie has explored and developed extensive bodies of work in all the major areas of printmaking which include intaglio, lithography, relief and screenprinting. Additionally he has extensively created a series of works in the monotype process, both using traditional printmaking equipment as well as non-traditional equipment. He is also conversant with papermaking. His work has been included in national print shows and he has won awards. One final note is that he also is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the creation of the Worlds Largest Monotype. Stephen now resides in Northfield, MN.
https://stephenjmckenzie.com/

Jacci Clark Exhibit
2022-08-19 13:00 - 2022-09-10 17:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Eyes of the Woods Exhibit by Jacci Clark is opening Friday August 19 and will go to September 10, 2022. Jacci Clark, a watercolor artist, hails from Plainview, Minnesota. Jacci minored in graphic arts in college, but her path took a different turn when she started working in the medical field. In 2018, after a 34-year hiatus from art, she took up her pencil and started drawing again.
Jacci’s niche is capturing the expression in a subject’s eyes, whether it is of a person, animal, or bug. “Get the eyes right and you’ve captured the soul,” shesays. Her portraits were initially done in charcoal and graphite pencil with the goal of giving as realistic and detailed representation as possible. Eventually she transitioned to watercolor. Jacci found watercolor requires a different mindset. She now paints in a loose, almost reckless, fashion, letting the watercolor work its magic.
Artist Reception will take place Saturday, 9/10 at 5 PM. Please come and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments and light appetizers.

Kids Art Extravaganza
2022-08-18 18:00 - 2022-08-20 18:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Kids Art Extravaganza August 18 – 20: Rock Painting is Thursday August 18 6-8PM lead by Michelle Knudson. Students will paint a rock with acrylic paints and marker pen. Please bring a clean rock 2-4 inches with a flat surface. There are samples in the art center window. Wear clothes you can get dirty! Energetic Michelle will help you celebrate your creativity!

Kinder Konzerts Out & About, Minnesota Orchestra Children’s Program will provide two interactive music lessons on Friday August 19 1st Session at 10 AM for PreK through K, 2nd Session at 11 AM for 1st through 3rd. In-person Interactive music lesson with Kinder Konzerts Teaching Artist Katie Condon. Lesson promotes music learning and literacy development with a Live-narrated version of the musical story One-Dog Canoe. Students experience the joy and wonder of music and music-making. This program is funded by the LCAA Young Musicians Fund.

T-Shirt Paper Stencil Screen Prints on Saturday August 20, 10:30AM-1:30PM lead by Steve McKenzie. It’s the technique of using a sheet of copy paper to create a stencil. Steve will give a brief tutorial on how to create a stencil from an original drawing or black and white image, showing how to link the interior parts of the design to the exterior parts. From that point he will demonstrate how to cut the stencil either with scissors or an X-acto knife. Upon completion of the cutting of the stencil the next step is printing the image. This is accomplished by using the printing ink as the adhesion agent as you simultaneously print your image onto t-shirt or garment. Students must be able to operate scissors and bring a plain t-shirt.

Kid’s Art Extravaganza is FREE to all kids. Please register at office@lakecityareaarts.org. Thanks to Greater Lake City Community Foundation.

Live Jazz in Patton Park
2022-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
Join us in Lake City for LIVE MUSIC in Patton Park this Thursday, August 11th at 7:00 PM.
The Lincoln High School Jazz Band will keep our toes tapping for a concert in the park. Bring your own lawn chair (and snacks!).
Fun for the whole family!

Chris Tauzell Live!
2022-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Christopher Tauzell is a Rochester, MN based musician who likes to make big and small amounts of noise. Influenced by the bands such as Kings of Leon, The Strokes, The Black Keys, and Bahamas, which brings a unique variety for everyone to enjoy.

Bryan Anderson Live!
2022-07-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Come see Bryan Anderson a Nashville recording artist, from Vasa Minnesota at Kelly’s Lake House! His hit song “Anywhere But Here” is available nationwide, but you can listen to it, live, free and in-person with your favorite beverage in hand! It’s an evening of music you won’t want to miss!
