Arts and Culture Events in Downtown Rochester, Mn

Winter Weekend Getaway in Downtown Rochester

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:07:23 GMT

Date(s): Jan. 4-Feb. 11, 2012
Location: Shops at University Square

Experience SocialICE, the largest outdoor ice bar in
the upper Midwest, with over 200 feet of ice bar, real
ice glasses, ice luges, sculptures, and live music.
PEACE PLAZA, DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER
February 9, 10, 11, 2012
4:30 PM – 9 PM FREE ADMISSION
Take a break from the cold and visit the Shops at
University Square. You'll find unique, independently
owned retail stores plus fine restaurants and casual
dining. Find what you're looking for at the Square.
Book a room at the DoubleTree or Hilton Garden
Inn and receive a complimentary tote bag with
exclusive mall discounts and a bottle of wine.
Mention Winter Weekend Getaway when making
reservations to receive the special rate.
Reservations must be made by February 8, 2012
WE SPEAK SUCCESS
EMBRACE WINTER with a
WEEKEND in ROCHESTER!
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Exhibition Opening Reception & Winter Flux

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:01:19 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 2012
Time: 7 pm - 1 am
Price: $5, free to Art Center members
Location: Rochester Art Center

Exhibition Opening Reception with Jochen Lempert, Tetsuya Yamada, Barbara Claussen. Cash bar by Sontes.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:01:27 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2012
Time: Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm & 7 pm, Sun 2 pm
Price: Adult $20.50, Senior $17.50, Student $15.50
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre

The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow. Tickets on sale now! Call 507-282-8481 or visit the web site for tickets!

iFilms - Before Your Eyes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:28 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 8, 2012
Time: 6 pm
Price: Free
Location: Rochester Public Library

Before Your Eyes – Turkey, Germany | 2011 | Drama | Turkish and Kurdish w/ English subtitles. Ten year old Gulistan and her brother Firat live in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan. Tragedy strikes when their parents are shot down by paramilitary gunmen before their very eyes. Traumatized and orphaned, Gulistan and Firat try to care for their infant sister, but their money soon runs out and they’re forced onto the street. It is there that Gulistan meets the part-time escort Dilara. Accompanying her on a hotel call one day, Gulistan is shocked to discover Dilara’s client is the murderer of her parents, and quickly devises a plan for revenge. Short Film: It’s My Turn A group of boys play a rhyming game to decide whose turn it is go to the movies, since they can only afford one ticket at a time. The rhythmic dialogue is intentionally left unsubtitled, allowing a universal story to spring forth naturally from the children’s lively actions. The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Please provide guidance to your children.

Valentine Activities at Amaglyphe & Artpacks

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:17:08 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 9-10, 2012
Time: 2-8pm
Price: $10
Location: Artpacks

Amaglyphe & Artpacks are hosting Valentine Activities during the SocialICE event!
Look for our bear and ball logo ice sculpture on the Wall of ICE!

Come to Amaglyphe, located off the lobby of the Kahler Grand,
to draw your Valentine, print a valentine or make a valentine book. $10.
Call 507-273-2529 if you have questions.

Thursday, February 9, 2-8 pm
Friday, February 10, 2-8 pm

SocialICE--Rochester Minnesota's Ice Bar

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:56:33 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 9-11, 2012
Time: 4:30-9:00pm
Price: Free Admission
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Featuring over 200 ft. of ice, SocialICE will be once again the largest outdoor ice bar in the upper Midwest. The layout will expand this year and will include up to eight satellite ice bars. All satellite bars will be themed with various beverage distributors and specialty drinks. Enjoy the ambiance of the ice and lighting as you sit in the ice lounge, drink from real ice glasses, and enjoy the live music.
SocialICE will offer live music from 7-8:30 pm each night and a live DJ from 4:30-7pm & 8:30-9:00 pm. All entertainment will perform live in the skyway over the Peace Plaza with music streamed out onto the Plaza for the ice bar attendees to enjoy.
Are you cool enough for this "iced out" experience?

For full details on SocialICE visit: www.downtownrochestermn.com.

British Export: A Beatles Tribute

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:01:47 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $21 & $18
Location: Mayo Civic Center

British Export features vintage suits and instruments reminiscent of the Beatles performances of the 60’s including a colorful Sgt. Pepper set, post-touring recording years set, and the Cavern Club-Hamburg set. All songs are performed duplicating the sound of the original recordings. Three-time winners of the Top Beatles Tribute Award at Beatlefest in both Chicago and New York. .

Visiting Author - Douglas Wood

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:32 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Price: Free
Location: Rochester Public Library

How do authors find ideas, write and publish their stories? Meet famous Minnesota author, Douglas Wood, and discover how he writes the stories found in his popular books! Douglas Wood will speak about his writing process and share anecdotes and readings from his popular published works such as Old Turtle and Aunt Mary’s Rose. After the author’s presentation, participants will be invited to create or work on their own individual stories. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

SocialICE: Live Ice Carving Event

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:59:51 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1-4pm
Price: FREE
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Don’t miss out on this great family-friendly activity during the day Saturday, as part of the SocialICE activities held on the Peace Plaza. Maurie Pearson, one of the ice sculptors of the SocialICE event will be hosting live ice carving demonstrations. Pearson is a nationally acclaimed professional ice sculptor who owns Black River Ice Sculptures based out of La Crosse, WI. Come witness Pearson transform a basic block of ice into beautiful ice sculptures right before your eyes! Be sure to bring the kids in order to participate in an interactive activity involving small heart shaped ice sculptures—just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Chester’s, Pescara and the Doubletree Hotel will be available on site at their ice bar with hot chocolate, cider and other wonderful warm beverages to keep you warm during this fun event!

SocialICE: Live Ice Carving Event

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:01:11 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 1pm-4pm
Price: Free
Location: Peace Plaza Downtown

Chester’s, Pescara and the Doubletree Hotel will be available on site at their ice bar with hot chocolate, cider and other wonderful warm beverages to keep you warm during this fun event!

Rochester Reads Event

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:33 GMT

Date(s): Feb. 13, 2012
Time: 7 pm
Price: Free
Location: Rochester Public Library

Join us for the official kick off event for Rochester Reads 2012! Local community members – including Mayor Brede – will present the adult, junior and pictures books, followed by musical guests The New Pearl Buttons, who will be on hand to give us a sample of Civil War-era music.