Harpist Stephanie Claussen to perform free concert Sunday afternoon in Dawson

Claussen_posterHarpist Stephanie Claussen of St. Paul will present a concert this Sunday, January 11 at 3:00pm at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson. Claussen, a recipient of an Arts Tour Minnesota grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board, is touring to five cities in Minnesota to present a concert, along with a question and answer session and optional harp lessons for interested musicians.

Claussen specializes in Early and Renaissance harp music. She earned her Bachelors of Music in Performance at the University of Minnesota under the instruction of Kathy Kienzle, principal harpist of the Minnesota Orchestra. She has performed with numerous symphony orchestras and collaborated as a folk and Irish harpist at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Her diverse repertoire includes classical, folk, pop, sacred and early music for the harp.

There is no charge to attend this concert.

Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser – Nov 22

We are so excited and thankful to announce the Dawson Liquor’s Annual Wine & Beer Tasting…

Saturday, November 22, 2014 6:00-8:00pm
Dawson VFW Tickets: $20 in advance $25 at the door

Live music by Ross Anderson & Pete Lothringer
Proceeds to benefit Dawson-Boyd Arts Association Memorial Auditorium “Stairs to the Stage” Campaign

Tickets available at: Dawson Liquor Store Dawson City Building Minnwest Bank Dawson Co-op Credit Union Memorial Auditorium Box Office

For call us at 320-769-2955 ext. 246

October is Membership Month!

Are you interested in supporting the arts? Why not become a member or renew your membership this month?

This is possible in three easy ways:

  1. Online – click here
  2. Mail donation to: DBAA, PO Box 434, Dawson, MN 56232
  3. Join in the lobby at one of our concerts!

Area singers invited to join “Instant Ordway Chorus” for Oct. 23 concert

The Ordway Center for Performing Arts is touring one of their most popular productions: “Ordway’s Broadway Songbook on Tour: The First 100 Years of Broadway.” As part this greater Minnesota tour to Memorial Auditorium in Dawson, area singers are invited to join an “Instant Ordway Chorus” and be part of the October 23 concert. Singers will rehearse the week of the performance and sing with the cast during the finale of the concert.

The chorus is open to all vocalists in the area who are interested in this unique opportunity. Rehearsals will be from 7-8 on Monday, October 20; Wednesday, October 22 from 7-8 and on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30pm. All rehearsals will be held at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson.

Music is available by contacting Luanne Fondell at 320.226.5625.  For more information call the box office at 320-769-2955 Ext. 246.

2014 Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser

Dawson-Boyd Arts Association
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Memorial Auditorium Lobby – Dawson
Bidding starts at 6:45pm

MEANDER ARTISTS DONATIONS
Stony Run basket
Jordan Dahl sculpture
Tokheim Stoneware God Jul bowl

SPECIALITY FOODS
Lefse by Mavis Hutt
Donuts by Gail Nelson
Baker’s Dozen Artisan Bread by Dan Fondell
Cookies by Sharon Johnsrud
Raspberry Cordial by Jill Christie
Wine by Dan Larson
Pie by Sue Moseng
Basket of home-canned delicacies
Spaghetti Basket by Saundra Snobl
Chocolate Excess Basket by DBAA Board

ARTS EVENTS & ITEMS
Old Log Theater tickets
Plymouth Playhouse tickets
Chanhassen – Donated by KLQP
Barn Theatre gift certificate
Framed music print – donated by Betty Hastad

EXPERIENCES
Canoe Trip & Shore Lunch with Greg & Lauri Wyum
Dinner in Historic Wold Home
Double pedicure w/lattes at Nirvana
Three voice lessons w/Melanie Benson
Massage donated by JMHS
Esthetic services at Nirvana – Musarrat Virji
Dinner for 6 at Karen Bergeson home

HANDMADE/HAND-CRAFTED
Purse by Sue Christopher
Jewelry by Sue Gerbig
Rosemaled bowl & small box
Photos by Joyce Hustad
Reversible linen set by Sharilyn Bates
Sterling silver ring by Jill Christie
Jewelry by Kim Lindblad
Cards by Sharon Olson
Sterling bracelet by Jill Christie
Purse from Monica’s Apparel & Accessories
Nerd Bird by Woody Peet
Etched mirror – Janet Allee

Proceeds will benefit programming at Memorial Auditorium.

Belle Amour

belle amourSaturday, Oct. 4, 2014 7:30 p.m.

$12 Adults $5 Students

Silent Auction Fundraiser Meander Weekend Concert

Belle Amour is a fun, high energy jazz group that will transport you to a vintage era with its mix of classic American 20s and 30s jazz standards—with a touch of international flair.

Our annual Silent Auction Fundraiser will be in the lobby – Check out the listing of auction items on our website.

The Arts Meander studio tour: 45 artists, 5 counties. Check it out: www.artsmeander.com

Open Seating