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SUMMARY:TAI JI QUAN
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Wednesdays & Fridays\nMarch 16 – May 8\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm \nA program with movement patterns to improve coordination\, range of motion and strength for fall prevention. Adaptations made for low vision. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/tai-ji-quan/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T163248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205909Z
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SUMMARY:STEPPING ON
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 26 – May 7\n9 – 11 am \nThis is a fall prevention class where participants build confidence about balance. Topics also discussed include vision\, hearing\, medication\, footwear and exercises. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/stepping-on-2/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Buddies Series: Pond Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about different bird species each month! Together we’ll be learning bird identification details\, participating in activities to explore the life of a bird\, and going on hikes around the park to hopefully observe the birds. \nThis program is great for bird enthusiasts or families starting their birding journey. Binoculars will be provided to all participants\, but feel free to bring your own. Please wear active\, weather appropriate attire. All youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis month’s topic:\nSpring Pond Birds \nPre-registration required. $5 member\, $7 nonmember \nRegister here: https://ney-nature-center.square.site/
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/bird-buddies-series-pond-birds/
LOCATION:Ney Nature Center\, 28238 Nature Center Ln\, Henderson\, MN\, 56044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Non-Profit,Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ney Nature Center":MAILTO:info@neycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T163248
CREATED:20260310T205516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205516Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Art Brunch Fundraiser: Art Deco
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie’s third annual brunch fundraiser\, based on popular art movements\, will be back in full force with a celebration of Art Deco! Imagine the Roaring ‘20s\, thrilling jazz\, flapper fashion\, and—of course—the iconic Art Deco style. The event will be filled with exciting arts experiences\, including: \n✨ Live music by ThruLine Jazz\n✨ Dance performances by BellaTerra\n✨ Roulette Spin to Win Art Pull\n✨ Silent auction of beautiful artwork\n✨ Specialty themed beverages\n✨ And scrumptious food by the incredible Susu Sadaka \nMark your calendars: Saturday\, April 25\, 10am-noon! This fundraiser directly impacts the arts and cultural vitality of Greater Mankato/Southern Minnesota and champions the sustainability of Mankato’s premiere art center. $60 early bird tickets are available through March 31st\, $65 starting April 1st\, and $75 at the door.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/annual-art-brunch-fundraiser-art-deco/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit,Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carnegie Art Center":MAILTO:carnegiemankato@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T153000
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SUMMARY:Tree Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty of nature at this free family-friendly event hosted by Ney Nature Center\, featuring community organization tables and live music performance from The Teddy Bear Band. Participate in a story walk\, earth crafts\, tree-planting\, and more. Whether you’re already a nature lover\, or just looking for something fun to do\, the Tree Jamboree offers something for everyone. Join us as we come together to celebrate our planet!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/tree-jamboree/
LOCATION:Ney Nature Center\, 28238 Nature Center Ln\, Henderson\, MN\, 56044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Fairs & Festivals,Live Entertainment,Nonprofit,Seasonal - Holiday,Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ney Nature Center":MAILTO:info@neycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T163248
CREATED:20260325T222313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222339Z
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SUMMARY:A Broadway Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Mankato Riverblenders Chorus will present it’s annual show\, A Broadway Celebration on Saturday\, April 25th at 1:00 p.m.\nThe program will feature selections from classic musicals from past decades\, all in acapella style. The 2nd half of the show will feature the award winning quartet\, Vocality from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/a-broadway-celebration/
LOCATION:Hosanna Lutheran Church\, 105 Hosanna Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:A Broadway Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Mankato Riverblenders Chorus will present it’s annual show\, A Broadway Celebration on Saturday\, April 25th at 1:00 p.m.\nThe program will feature selections of famous musicals from past decades\, all in acapella style. The 2nd half of the show will feature the award winning quartet\, Vocality from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/a-broadway-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Hosanna Lutheran Church\, 105 Hosanna Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the 134th Birthday of Minnesota Author: Maud Hart Lovelace
DESCRIPTION:We are reopening the Betsy-Tacy Houses for the public tour season and celebrating Maud Hart Lovelaces’s 134th birthday in style. Activities include self-guided tours of Betsy’s House (with a Scavenger Hunt for kids!)\, shopping at Tacy’s House\, delicious refreshments\, a fun craft project with colored sand\, an excerpt from Betsy-Tacy\, and a mini concert of songs from the era played by local musicians Kristie Campana\, Jeff Ford and Kat Baumann! We’ll wrap up the event by singing “Happy Birthday” to Maud – the beloved writer who taught us all 86 years ago that the BEST present is the present of a friend. \nGuests can book a spot online for either our 1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm slots\, at this link: https://tinyurl.com/MaudBirthday \nTickets are $10 for one person\, and any additional member of your party after the first can be admitted for a discounted rate of $5. \nBelow you’ll find the full itinerary\, which can also be found on our booking page through Betsy-TacySociety.org \nFor the 1pm-2pm time slot:\n▪️ Self-guided tours of Betsy’s House\n▪️ Scavenger Hunt at Betsy’s House\n▪️ Shopping at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Refreshments at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Craft project at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Weather permitting: outdoor activities \n1:10: An excerpt from the “sand store” chapter of Betsy-Tacy read aloud\n1:30: A serenade of songs from the era by local trio \nFor the 2pm-3pm time slot:\n▪️ Self-guided tours of Betsy’s House\n▪️ Scavenger Hunt at Betsy’s House\n▪️ Shopping at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Refreshments at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Craft project at Tacy’s House\n▪️ Weather permitting: outdoor activities \n2:10: An excerpt from the “sand store” chapter of Betsy-Tacy read aloud\n2:30: A serenade of songs from the era by local trio
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/celebrate-the-134th-birthday-of-minnesota-author-maud-hart-lovelace/
LOCATION:Betsy-Tacy Houses\, 322 Center Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betsy-Tacy Society":MAILTO:Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T163000
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SUMMARY:Clue
DESCRIPTION:It’s a dark and stormy night\, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias\, the butler offers a variety of weapons\, and the host is\, well\, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet\, Plum\, White\, Green\, Peacock\, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game\, CLUE is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. \nPlease note that this production is rated PG-13 for violence and adult humor.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/clue/2026-04-25/1/
LOCATION:Lincoln Community Center\, Mankato\, MN\, 110 Fulton St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit,Nonprofit,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merely Players Community Theatre":MAILTO:operations@merelyplayers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T210000
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SUMMARY:Clue
DESCRIPTION:It’s a dark and stormy night\, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias\, the butler offers a variety of weapons\, and the host is\, well\, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet\, Plum\, White\, Green\, Peacock\, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game\, CLUE is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. \nPlease note that this production is rated PG-13 for violence and adult humor.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/clue/2026-04-25/2/
LOCATION:Lincoln Community Center\, Mankato\, MN\, 110 Fulton St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit,Nonprofit,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merely Players Community Theatre":MAILTO:operations@merelyplayers.com
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