Arts and Culture Events in Downtown Rochester, Mn

Seasame Street Live! "Elmo Ready for Action" -- Mayo Civic Center

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:52:02 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Sep. 9, 10, 2008

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help! Come discover what it takes to get your inner hero ready for action!

Time: Tue 7pm, Wed 10:30am & 7pm,
Price: Tickets range from $9-$12

Heritage House -- Heritage House

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:08:59 GMT

Heritage House, Aug. 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 2008

This historic home exhibits the way of life of middle-class families from 125 years ago, and is authentically furnished with antiques, quilts, dolls, & china, plus a beautifully manicured garden.

Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Price: $2 Adults, $1.50 Students, Seniors

Art Bash '08 -- Rochester Art Center

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:54:18 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Oct. 3, 2008

Featuring jazz music by the George Maurer Trio, an exciting live & silent auction, fine food & wine and other unique activities.

Time: Gala and Auction 6 pm
Price: $65 member/$85 non-member

Plain Hearts -- Rochester Repertory Theatre

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:23:17 GMT

Rochester Repertory Theatre, Sep. 12-13, 18-20, 25-27, & Oct. 2-4, 2008

The musical, Plain Hearts, takes us along on the travels of a band of women as they move from town to town in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wisconsin.

Time: Thur, Fri, Sat: 5:30PM-8:00PM
Price: $22

iFilms: International and Independent Films -- Rochester Public Library

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:09:41 GMT

Rochester Public Library, Sep. 10, 2008

The Grocer’s Son. This surprise boxoffice hit is about the coming-of-age of a man re-discovering life and love in the countryside. Auditorium.

Time: 6 pm
Price: Free

Santiago Cucullu: Creaks and Shafts, A Hungry Feeling Came Over Me Stealing or Strange People in Strange Places -- Rochester Art Center

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:13:18 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Aug. 19-24, 26-31, & Sep. 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 2008

Argentianean born artist Santiago Cucullu’s work includes large wall drawings, sculptural installations and works on paper. His sources are often based on material found in Buenos Aires. His works often allude to political imagery in his native Argentina.

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am -9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price: Adults $3, Senior $2, Members and Students Free

Hello, Dolly! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:43:36 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Mar. 20-21, 27-28, & Apr. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2009

Based on Thorton Wilder’s farce, “The Matchmaker”, in which two turn of the century shop workers play hooky from work to find romance and excitement in the big city, only to find themselves crossing paths with their grumpy employer. Produced by Think Mutual Bank.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Hello, Dolly! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:51:57 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Mar. 22, 29, & Apr. 5, 19, 2009

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Hello, Dolly! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:41:41 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Mar. 26, & Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2009

Basedon Thorton Wilder’s farce, “The Matchmaker”, in which two turn of the century shop workers play hooky from work to find romance and excitement in the big city, only to find themselves crossing paths with their grumpy employer.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The Musical of Musicals- The Musical -- Mayo Civic Center

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:18:28 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Jun. 28, & Jul. 12, 2009

Salute to musicals telss the same story in five variations. Parodying the styles and popular works of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Produced by Kwik Trip.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The Musical of Musicals- The Musical -- Mayo Civic Center

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:17:13 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Jun. 26-27, & Jul. 3, 10-11, 2009

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The Musical of Musicals- The Musical -- Mayo Civic Center

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:10:16 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Jul. 2, 9, 2009

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Don't Drink The Water -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:56:31 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, May. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 2009

Comedy by Woody Allen that takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain. Produced by Olmsted Medical Center.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:27:51 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 13, 19, 20, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale. Produced by The Kahler Grand Hotel.

Time: 7 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

The Music Lesson -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:22:50 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Jan. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2009

The story of Irena and her husband Ivan, two musicians who escaped the war in Sarajevo to start a new life in Pittsburgh. A tale of two countries, two families, two generations, and the ways they teach and heal each other. Produced by McNeilus.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Don't Drink The Water -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:57:46 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, May. 17, 24, 31, 2009

Comedy by Woody Allen that takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Don't Drink The Water -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:54:55 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, May. 21, 28, 2009

Comedy by Woody Allen that takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:31:41 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 15, 22, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

Cinderella -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:30:58 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Feb. 14, 21, 2009

The wicked stepmother and her daughters, the charming Prince, glass slippers, magical Fairy Godmother, and of course hardworking Cinderella are all here in this retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Time: 2 and 7 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

The Music Lesson -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:23:22 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Jan. 18, 25, 2009

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

The Music Lesson -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:21:14 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Jan. 15, 22, 2009

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:12:58 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 14, 21, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:11:33 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 12-13, 19-20, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

The One and Only- A Christmas Carol -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:10:30 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Dec. 18, 2008

30 characters, 13 locations, 4 ghosts an old miser, and only one actor. Artistic Director Greg Miller performs all parts.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:04:45 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 23, 30, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:03:43 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 22, 29, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 2 and 7 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Honk! -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:53:48 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Nov. 21, 28, 2008

Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling”, Honk! is an comic musical for the whole family.

Time: 7 pm
Price: Adults $22, Seniors $19 and Students $12

Streetcar Named Desire -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:48:20 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Oct. 26, & Nov. 2, 2008

Dramatic classic by Tennesse Williams. Portrays the culture clash of the pretenious fading wealthy class of the Old South and the urban immigrant industrial working class.

Time: 2 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Student $12

Streetcar Named Desire -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:47:30 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Oct. 17-18, 24-25, & Nov. 1, 2008

Dramatic classic by Tennesse Williams. Portrays the culture clash of the pretenious fading wealthy class of the Old South and the urban immigrant industrial working class.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Student $12

Streetcar Named Desire -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:44:45 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Oct. 23, 30, 2008

Dramatic classic by Tennesse Williams. Portrays the culture clash of the pretenious fading wealthy class of the Old South and the urban immigrant industrial working class.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Student $12

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:05:18 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Sep. 14, 21, 2008

This comedy, in the vein of a Bob Hope film from the 40’s, has the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop assemble at the Westchester estate of a wealthy theater backer.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Students $12

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:04:27 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Sep. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2008

This comedy, in the vein of a Bob Hope film from the 40’s, has the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop assemble at the Westchester estate of a wealthy theater backer.

Time: 8 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Students $12

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 -- Rochester Civic Theatre

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:01:40 GMT

Rochester Civic Theatre, Sep. 11, 18, 2008

This comedy, in the vein of a Bob Hope film from the 40’s, has the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop assemble at the Westchester estate of a wealthy theater backer.

Time: 7:30 pm
Price: Adults $17, Senior $14 and Students $12

The Great Russian Nutcracker -- Mayo Civic Center

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:56:41 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Dec. 6, 2008

The Moscow Ballet will present it’s 17th annual American holiday tour.

Time: 3 pm
Price: $65, $45, $35 and $25

Art for Lunch -- Rochester Art Center

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:33:34 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Aug. 21, & Sep. 4, 18, & Oct. 2, 16, 30, 2008

You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy in the Grand Lobby and join a docent-guided tour of the exhibitions. Please note: when exhibitions are down, tours will focus on the architecture and history of the Art Center.

Time: 12 and 12:30 pm
Price: Free

Art Walk -- Downtown Rochester

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:19:06 GMT

Downtown Rochester, Sep. 4, & Oct. 2, & Nov. 6, & Dec. 4, 2008

Visit downtown Rochester businesses, studios and galleries the first Thursday of EVERY month from 7-10pm for an evening of refreshments, entertainment and one-on-one conversations with local artisans. Admission is free, however, if you purchase a 2008 Rochester Art Walk cup from one of the participating businesses, you will also enjoy an entire year of membership benefits, including e-mail updates and an extra something special (treats, offers, discounts) at each of your stops along the Art Walk route. The martini-shaped, glow-in-the-dark cup is $12.

Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: Free

Roman Signer: Works -- Rochester Art Center

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:37:19 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Aug. 19-24, 26-31, & Sep. 2-7, 9-14, 2008

One of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions dedicated to the artist in the United States. Featuring sculpture, drawings, films and videos.

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price: Adults $3, Seniors $2, Members and Students Free

Thursdays on First -- Peace Plaza

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:34:38 GMT

Peace Plaza , Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008

Weekly market. Vendors, food and entertainment.

Time: 11 am-6 pm
Price: Free

Thursdays on First -- Peace Plaza

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:04:19 GMT

Peace Plaza , Aug. 21, 28, 2008

Weekly market. Vendors, food and entertainment.

Time: 11 am-8:30 pm
Price: Free

Family Days -- Rochester Art Center

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:43:59 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Sep. 6, & Oct. 4, & Nov. 1, & Dec. 6, 2008

Hands on activities, docent guided tours and take-home family guides. Free admission all day.

Time: 1-4 pm
Price: Free

Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center -- Rochester Art Center

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:33:34 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Aug. 21, 28, & Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008

Free admission to the galleries all day on Thursdays.

Time: 10am-9pm
Price: Free

Chris Larson -- Rochester Art Center

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:11:42 GMT

Rochester Art Center, Sep. 6-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-Oct. 5, & Oct. 7-12, 2009

Chris Larson’s work examines the relationship between humans and machines. His exhibit features film, sculputure, drawings and photographs.

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price: Adults $3, Seniors $2, Members and Students Free

Gingerbread Craft Show -- Mayo Civic Center

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:50:28 GMT

Mayo Civic Center, Dec. 20-21, 2008

Time: Sat. 10 am -5 pm, Sun. 11 am - 4 pm
Price: $2.50 Adults, Children 12 and under free

Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance -- Rochester Senior Center

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:41:28 GMT

Rochester Senior Center, Sep. 12, & Oct. 10, & Nov. 14, & Dec. 12, 2008

Dance lesson from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Smoke and alcohol free. This is not a function of the Senior Citizen’s Center. Sponsored by USA Dance- Southern MN. Singles or couples welcome.

Time: 7:30pm-11pm
Price: $8 non-members, $6 members, $5 high school students