Friday, April 13, 2018 – 7:00pm
Donation at the door
Sponsors: John & Effie Deno
Whether they’re swinging to the tunes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, making a Brazilian samba come alive, or simply laying down a heavy funk groove, the musicians of the Luther College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Juan Tony Guzmán, are guaranteed to make any space alive with musical energy.
Tues., May 22, 2018 – 7:00pm
$10 Adults $5 Students
Sponsor: Minnwest Bank
Dawson Community Foundation
Based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by Paul Fleischman, Seedfolks is about an immigrant neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio that is transformed by a community garden.
Actor Sonja Parks embodies the eleven distinct voices of Gibb Street in this enthralling, one-woman production, directed by Peter C. Brosius.
Public show for the community is on Tuesday, May 22 and two student shows on May 23. For more information about student shows, contact us at 320-312-2311.
Sat., June 23, 2018 – 7:00pm
$15 Adults $5 Students
Sponsor: Peggy Crosby & David Pederson
Kluver Law Office & Mediation Services PLLP
Riverfest Weekend Concert
Singing Patsy Cline’s greatest hits as well as some lesser-known gems, Colleen Ray brings the presence of Patsy Cline into the room, singing her songs with a heartfelt sincerity and skill that is rare, while also talking about Patsy’s life with interesting facts and tidbits. The mood stays light and nostalgic while Colleen spices up the show with her natural charisma and sense of humor.
$35 per person. Ticket includes catered meal and wine with dinner. Cash bar available.
Menu: Stuffed pork chop, baby red potatoes, glazed carrots, salad, bread, dessert, coffee. Proceeds to benefit DBAA programs & operations.
Learn more. Or order tickets online or call 320-312-2311
Looking for an activity for the whole family? We have the ticket! And you can get yours this week.
Sweet Land is a poignant, lyrical celebration of land, love, and the American immigrant experience
Picture back to 1920. Inge Altenberg journeys to America to marry a bachelor farmer, sight unseen. But in the wake of WWI, Inge’s German heritage turns her new neighbors against the match. Under cathedral skies, the determined young immigrant and her stoic farmer fight for their lives, facing their own misgivings and the harshness of an unforgiving land. A lyrical celebration of hard-won independence and a reflection of generations past, Sweet Land reminds us of who we are – and where we came from.
It remains a hot topic today and a great conversation starter for the generations!
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW MN Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
We are so excited about our bonus summer show – Sweet Land performed by the Minnesota History Theatre. Not sure what to expect?
Here’s a sneak preview…
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW MN Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
A poignant, lyrical celebration of land, love and the American immigrant experience
The Ivey Award-winning History Theatre brings its hit production of Sweet Land, the musical to Memorial Auditorium in Dawson on June 17, 2017 at 7:30pm. Follow the story of Inge Altenberg as she journeys to America to marry a bachelor farmer, sight unseen. In the wake of WWI, Inge’s German heritage turns her new neighbors against the match. Under cathedral skies, the determined young immigrant and her stoic farmer fight for their lives, facing their own misgivings and the harshness of an unforgiving land. A lyrical celebration of hard-won independence and a reflection of generations past, Sweet Land, the musical reminds us of who we are – and where we came from.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and a grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
We are pleased to open the gates on Monday and Tuesday for two wonderful shows. We have Eric Coble’s The Giver and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet coming to the Memorial Auditorium in Dawson this Monday and Tuesday. The shows are in town especially for student performances but there’s limited room for the general public. Please let us know immediately if you want tickets. 320-312-2311
The Giver
Monday April 24 – 9:30 am
Hamlet 
Tuesday April 25 – 9:30 am (2 days after Shakespeare’s birthday!)
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association is proud to welcome back the National Players and its production of The Grapes of Wrath, based on John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, on Sunday, April 23 at 7 pm at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson.
The Grapes of Wrath chronicles the journey of the Joad Family during the Dust Bowl era as they trek from Oklahoma to California, striving for their own piece of the American dream. A story of perseverance against the odds, National Players’ interpretation of Steinbeck’s Great American Novel showcases diverse people struggling to find meaning in extraordinary circumstances.
National Players, based in Olney, Maryland, tours three full productions annually of classic and Shakespearean drama throughout the United States with a troupe of ten actors, offering theatre education and arts integration to hosting communities. This production was adapted by Frank Galati and directed by Colin Hovde.
Event sponsors for the Sunday performance of Steinbeck’s classic story are Helen Haverberg and Thrivent Financial – James Heinrich. Coffee from Marc’s on Main will be available in the lobby.
Tickets for The Grapes of Wrath are available online or by calling the box office at 320-312-2311.
The Dawson-Boyd Arts Association recently received a $4,000 Equipment and Facilities grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council for the purchase of a new digital sound board and an input-output rack to accommodate more microphones and more monitors for performing artists. This new equipment increases the capabilities of Memorial Auditorium as a performing space and has already been used in recent productions the auditorium.
This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.