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SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather...Drawing with Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Take your drawings to a new level with color! Learn colored pencil techniques that create deep\, luminous color. You will learn to achieve brilliant effects with colored pencils and then use these skills in a drawing(s) of your favorite backyard birds (or tropical birds). Draw with bold hues and value contrasts. The supply list will be provided in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/birds-of-a-feather-drawing-with-colored-pencils/
LOCATION:Discovery Middle School\, 510 McKay Ave. North\, Alexandria\, MN
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts,Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Community Education":MAILTO:communityeducation@alexschools.org
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SUMMARY:6x6 Fins & Flowers: Fundraiser / Exhibit opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever 6×6″ fundraiser\, with small but mighty works from our local artists!\nPOTTERY – TEXTILES – PAINT – JEWELRY – WOOD – MIXED MEDIA\nbite sized affordable art you’ll love in your space! Come early for affordable dibs and these small creations with big impact. \nOpening reception 530-730 on Thurs. May 7\, 2026.\nOngoing gallery hours thereafter.\nThis is a fundraiser for the Alex Art Guild. ALL profits help with operating expenses\, and bringing art opportunities to downtown Alex.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/6x6-fins-flowers-fundraiser-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts,Calendar,Calendar/community_events,Events,Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Art Guild":MAILTO:alexartguild@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tea in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria\, with a selection\nof sweet & savory treats and music!\na Fundraiser for\nthe visual arts \nSEATING TIMES: \nFri. May 8 at 11am\nFri. May 8 at 3pm\nSat. May 9 11am\nSat. May 9 at 3pm\nSun. May 10 11am\nSeating is tables of 4\n$20 per person\nor $75 for table of four \nTickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway\nor in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5\, 612 Broadway \nAll donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/tea-in-the-gallery/2026-05-08/1/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts,Event,Music,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Tea in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria\, with a selection\nof sweet & savory treats and music!\na Fundraiser for\nthe visual arts \nSEATING TIMES: \nFri. May 8 at 11am\nFri. May 8 at 3pm\nSat. May 9 11am\nSat. May 9 at 3pm\nSun. May 10 11am\nSeating is tables of 4\n$20 per person\nor $75 for table of four \nTickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway\nor in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5\, 612 Broadway \nAll donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/tea-in-the-gallery/2026-05-08/2/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts,Event,Music,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Art Guild":MAILTO:alexartguild@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/alexandria-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Tea in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria\, with a selection\nof sweet & savory treats and music!\na Fundraiser for\nthe visual arts \nSEATING TIMES: \nFri. May 8 at 11am\nFri. May 8 at 3pm\nSat. May 9 11am\nSat. May 9 at 3pm\nSun. May 10 11am\nSeating is tables of 4\n$20 per person\nor $75 for table of four \nTickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway\nor in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5\, 612 Broadway \nAll donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/tea-in-the-gallery/2026-05-09/1/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
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SUMMARY:Tea in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria\, with a selection\nof sweet & savory treats and music!\na Fundraiser for\nthe visual arts \nSEATING TIMES: \nFri. May 8 at 11am\nFri. May 8 at 3pm\nSat. May 9 11am\nSat. May 9 at 3pm\nSun. May 10 11am\nSeating is tables of 4\n$20 per person\nor $75 for table of four \nTickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway\nor in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5\, 612 Broadway \nAll donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/tea-in-the-gallery/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Art Guild":MAILTO:alexartguild@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tea in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria\, with a selection\nof sweet & savory treats and music!\na Fundraiser for\nthe visual arts \nSEATING TIMES: \nFri. May 8 at 11am\nFri. May 8 at 3pm\nSat. May 9 11am\nSat. May 9 at 3pm\nSun. May 10 11am\nSeating is tables of 4\n$20 per person\nor $75 for table of four \nTickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway\nor in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5\, 612 Broadway \nAll donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/tea-in-the-gallery/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center\, 612 Broadway St.\, Ste. B\, Alexandria\, 56308
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts,Event,Music,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Brewed History: WWII
DESCRIPTION:Join the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and the Douglas County Historical Society for Brewed History: WWII at Copper Trail Brewing Co.\nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 at 7:00 pm. | FREE \nMay’s topic will cover WWII. DCHS will present objects from their collection that have ties to local heroes who fought in the war\, while LOLM will look at how the war changed boat production and some of the innovations that arose from it\, such as the infamous Higgins Boat. \n 
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/brewed-history-wwii/
LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,History
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/alexandria-farmers-market-38/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Soul’s Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion\, resilience\, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide\, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism.\n  \nLesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs\, offering a moment of serene introspection. Next the orchestra will premiere a composition by the internationally renowned Minnesota composer\, Jocelyn Hagen. The Runestone Chorale ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus\, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata\, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera\, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida\, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorale. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul\, leaving audiences moved\, inspired\, and uplifted. \nLeonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide \nJules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais” \nLesley Donahue\, violin \nJocelyn Hagen…………………………(Untitled) \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore” \nRunestone Chorale \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata” \nGeorges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen” \nRanda Melhem\, soprano \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida” \nRunestone Chorale \nEric Whitacre……………………………Equus \nGet Tickets HERE.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/souls-inspiration/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Center :: AAHS\, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/alexandria-farmers-market-39/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota.\n  \nThese weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota! \nThe courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular social gatherings. \nEvery Thursday evening\, friends and families gather on the lawn to picnic and listen to live music. The concerts are free to the public and supported by sponsorships from local businesses. \nA wide variety of musical styles are sure to provide an entertaining family friendly evening. Concerts begin at 7:00pm\, and conclude by 8:30\, with a short break for announcements and to collect free will donations. \nPopcorn and water are available for sale by local youth groups. \nThe Douglas County Courthouse property is smoke and alcohol free. Come and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening with friends and neighbors! \nRain Policy\nIn case of rain or bad weather\, these concerts will be re-located to the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center. \nCancellations will be announced to the area radio stations by 2:00pm. We will notify KXRA and KIKV radio stations. We’ll also post on Facebook and here on our website if a concert is cancelled. \n 
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/summer-concert-series-54/
LOCATION:Douglas County Courthouse Lawn\, 305 8th Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
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LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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