Well before the industrial period brought us mechanized power lathes, a foot-powered lathe was an important tool for making round and hollow objects such as bowls, cups, plates, furniture, and farm tool parts. These wooden objects ranged from simple and easily replaceable to finely crafted, treasured works of art. Join bowl turner David Susag for […]
We are celebrating the movies of Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday the 15th with a double feature, party games and Arnold-themed trivia! This is a free event so feel free to come for all of the day or parts of it. Total Recall Showing | 2pm Party Games | 4-7pm Arnold-themed Trivia | 7:30-9pm Running Man […]
A local favorite returns for an evening of roots, rock, blues, folk, funk, country & more! FREE!
Join ArtHaus and Decorah Public Library in celebrating the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling at Word Salad. This evening of writing will be held in the Pulpit Rock Events Room on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 7 pm. Event Details: – Date and Time: Tuesday, August 19, 7 pm. Sign-up […]
Who: Steve Grove in conversation with Seth Boyes What: an evening celebrating his new memoir, How I Found Myself in the Midwest Where: Carrie Lee Elementary When: Wednesday, 8/20 at 7:00pm Join Minnesota journalist and author Steve Grove (How I Found Myself in the Midwest) and editor of the Decorah Leader, Seth Boyes, for a […]
Bentwood boxes are made by wetting a strip of wood and then bending it around a form to dry into a curved shape. We will begin with learning the history of the “typical” Scandinavian bentwood box and its different types and uses. You will learn how to select the wood, make a mold, wet the […]
Join us for an in-depth study of Sebjørn Kverndalen, a masterful rosemaler who also excelled in cabinet making and wood carving. This class will explore Kverndalen’s imaginative artistry, inspired by neoclassical flower garlands, chinoiserie, draperies and medallions, wing-shaped rococo ornaments, portraits, angels, and landscapes. Known for incorporating birds, especially peacocks, his paintings are characterized by […]
Outdoor Music Festival on Ludwig Stage in Riverside Park featuring Rock, Metal, Country, Blues
Acoustic Music Jam at the Turkey River Cultural Center (old elementary school) in Ridgeway, Iowa. Beginners jam 11-noon (new jammers welcome) Potluck at noon. Regular jam 1-4 pm $5 donation appreciated. Listeners also welcome. For further details contact Pat Carey: patcarey.trcc@gmail.com
The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 45th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site, in partnership with the Clermont Historical Society, is excited to announce that Sally Boie will be returning to entertain guests at this month’s concert, […]
Luther College Women’s Soccer vs Bethany Lutheran College
Luther College Women’s Wrestling vs Schedule Coming Soon
Learn to knit a mug cozy in the round using two colors of yarn! Made to slide on your favorite cup, hot or cold. Knit in stranded colorwork or make simple alternating stripes using double pointed knitting needles. This is an online class hosted on Zoom.  Kate Running has been knitting for over 20 years […]
Exploring the traditions of Telemark and Hallingdal rosemaling, this class will cover painting, history, and culture. The early Norwegian rosemalers were influenced by the work of the Guild artists’ painting. They observed the work of these trained artists in public buildings, particularly churches, where the ancient acanthus motif was painted with Baroque and Rococo influence. […]
Luther College Women’s Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
