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Join beloved Vesterheim instructor Laura Berlage for a family journey into the wonderful world of needle felting. Laura will guide you through the tips and tricks needed to walk away with your very own little fox. Note: This program has been designed for families to experience on their own schedules. There is no live Zoom […] 
Students are invited to start their forging journey in the new Vesterheim forge! Students will be introduced to the world of forging and metalwork by first learning the basics, including safety precautions to ensure a proper forging experience. Students will take home their own wall hooks that they make while learning the skills of metalwork. 
Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect with each other and nature through walks and activities, observations and explorations, and lots of fun – all outside! There will be time to relax and enjoy the beauty around us while also learning how to live in harmony […] 
Are you ready to learn woodcarving? Have you been learning woodcarving and ready to take your skills to another level? Here’s your opportunity to begin or continue your steps toward becoming a whittler. You’ll learn a variety of different types of carving from two experienced teachers. Discover all the different things you can make with […] 
Young students will enjoy starting their fiber arts journey at Vesterheim! Participants will be introduced to the unique properties of natural fibers, as well as to how they are used in traditional handcraft such as felting, knotwork, crochet, knitting, and weaving. These valuable skills can be taken with them wherever they go. 
Fall Festival at Prairie Lakes Church 🍁Bring the whole family for a fun fall evening together! 🍴 Free meal with burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and Sugar Bowl ice cream 🚑 Take a look inside emergency responder vehicles and meet some of the people who keep the Decorah area safe! 🎈 Inflatables, balloon art, face […] 
Join us for the 50th Rendezvous Days in Fort Atkinson! It will be a full weekend of history and fun at the Fort! 
Do you have a piece of woodenware or carving but are not sure how to decorate or enhance it? For those of us who aren’t talented rosemalers, alternate options are possible! We'll learn two types of surface decorating – kroting, cutting lines into wood after it has been painted or stained, and svidekor, burning small […] 
Sell outdoor gear. Buy outdoor gear. EXPLORE MORE. https://visitdecorah.com/decorahgearexchange/ Get ready for the 5th annual Decorah Gear Exchange! The Decorah Gear Exchange aims to help individuals sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation items, explore outdoor recreation opportunities in the Decorah area, and support Decorah Park and Recreation projects. This event will allow individuals to […]
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The Arbor Stellae Quartet is a classical chamber music ensemble performing in the upper Midwest, featuring collaborative artists like violist Spencer Martin. They are scheduled to perform works by Robert Schumann and Joseph Haydn. They will perform in the Noble Recital Hall on September 27 at 2 p.m.
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The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site, in partnership with the Clermont Historical Society, is excited to announce that Lydia Maier, a University of Iowa student in Organ Performance, will be […]
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The Arbor Stellae String Quartet will perform works by Haydn and Schumann on Sunday, September 27 at 2pm in the Noble Recital Hall on the campus of Luther College. The concert is free and open to the public. The quartet is comprised of violinists Leanne Kelso and Michelle Elliott, violist Spencer Martin, and cellist Eric […] |
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Join us in the studio for a week of trial classes! Do you have a child who is always dancing around the house? Bring them to Crave Dance Studio's Open House and try one of our beginning-level dance classes in creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, or contemporary. Follow the registration link to see class days/times […]
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David W. Wright, Jr.- History of the Grace Episcopal Church in Decorah, Iowa. The organization of an Episcopal parish in Decorah came in 1868. Before the church building was constructed in 1876, the parish met at the Decorah Methodist and Congregational Churches. The first vestry included members of Decorah’s so-called “English colony,” a group of […] |
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Leader: Birgitta R. Meade, science educator, past adjunct faculty, Luther College The Lifelong Learner Seminars offer an opportunity for local alumni and friends, and area residents to enjoy academic programming at Luther College and engage in meaningful, scholarly dialogue in a college setting. The sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–noon in Loyalty Hall on […]
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~ FLU SHOT CLINIC hosted by WINNESHIEK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ~ * Please bring your insurance card and photo ID. * High-Dose Flu Shot for those 65 years and older. * Fluzone for those 6 months and up. * Most insurances accepted. Out-of-pocket cost (if not billing insurance): $40 for flu shots. If you have […] |
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Infants, toddlers, young children, and their caregivers are welcomed to join us at Decorah Public Library for group songs and movement, shaker-toys and scarves, and more! Free to participate, all abilities welcome. No registration required.
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Join DPL for after school gaming on the Nintendo Switch! Take turns battling it out with Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more! Wait times may vary according to the number of attendees. Contact snall@decorahlibrary.org with questions.
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Join the Iowa R-STEP collaborative and Winneshiek Energy District for a visit to the Luther’s solar grazing operation. Get a firsthand look at how 2.5 acres of land is being used for both meat and energy production and ask questions of participating grazers and others involved in the project. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking […] |
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Join us for a free movement session geared toward little ones and their families, led by Laree of DRiFT: Strength Yoga! Come prepared to move freely and joyfully, and get some of those wiggles out in a playful and open environment! Bring a mat if you have one, and get ready for some physical family […]
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As part of Luther Homecoming festivities at The Landing, the Driftless Jazz Alumni Group will play two 50-minute sets, starting at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to hear some dynamic music at no cost you! A special shoutout to the Classes of 1981 and 1986 who plan to gather here.
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The Student Activities Council invites you to a fun night of music and dancing with Luther’s Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band. View the full homecoming schedule |
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Instructor Mike Ellingsen has set a personal goal to design a quilt each year based on an item from the Vesterheim collection. Fyresdal is his choice for 2026, inspired by one of the coverlets in Vesterheim's collection. There is a lot of cutting! A cutting list will be sent out before class so students can […] |
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Two Plus Two will be playing traditional Scandinavian and Midwest dance tunes during the "only in Spring Grove" event, Hot Dish and Hot Rods! Two Plus Two is Ann Streufert & Beth Hoven Rotto with Art Bjorngjeld & Ross Sutter.
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Symphony Orchestra, Charles Baldwin, conductorConcert Band, Cory Near, conductorNordic Choir, Timothy Peter ’86, conductor Presentations:Weston H. Noble AwardCarlo A. Sperati AwardHemp Family Prize for Orchestra Performance Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
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Explore rosemaling as a contemporary art form inspired by the natural world. In this webinar, Tara will share ten original botanical designs based on plants of the boreal ecosystem—including Trout Lily, Rowan Berry, Lady’s Slipper, Blue Flag Iris, Wild Rose, Coral Root, Arrowhead, Pipsissewa, Marsh Marigold, and Maple Leaf—and demonstrate how traditional rosemaling brushstrokes can […] |
9 events,Viking Vacation DaysWhen school is out, kids can spend the day with the Norse.Viking Vacation Days offer children in grades K–8 a full day of sports, movement and fun on the Luther College campus during five scheduled school breaks.Throughout the day, participants will take part in three sport sessions, selecting an activity for each session […]
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School’s out—spend the day at Luther College! Viking Vacation Days give students in grades K–8 a full day of sports, activities, and fun on the Luther College campus. Participants will rotate through sport sessions led by Luther coaches and student-athletes, with opportunities to try new activities and build skills in a fun, welcoming environment. The […]
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Start the week by unleashing your creativity! The library has many materials. Come use them! Featured material: Oil pastels! Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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All are welcome to this presentation and conversation with archaeologist and author William Green about his recent book, “This Is the Route of My Forefathers”: The 1837 Ioway Map. The book documents the history of the map and its role in recounting Iowa tribal history and asserting tribal land claims at the height of the […] |
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Decorah Public Library and ArtHaus are holding two Coffee and Creativity programs next month. This series is designed to help build community while being creative. Participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10-11:30 AM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The sessions will be led by ArtHaus instructors. […]
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Help grow lasting solutions to hunger! On Tuesday, October 6th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community of Hope will be hosting a garden produce, plant, and baked goods sale at the Decorah Senior Center (806 River St.) to respond to hunger in the developing world. Funds raised will empower programs that help farmers and […]
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Whether you are learning for the first time or honing your skills, all are welcome to join! Join us for a creative after-school knitting and crocheting club led by local RSVP volunteers. You can expect two hours of unconfined imagination! The volunteers are there to help you and can answer any questions pertaining to knitting […] |
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Enjoy three stories shared by guest readers from the Rotary Club of Decorah! Special thanks to the club for a 2026-2027 grant for DPL to purchase children’s materials. What to expect: Three members of the Rotary Club of Decorah will serve as guest readers for storytime. There will be three stories read aloud, selected by […]
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Conscience, the capacity to judge the rightness or wrongness of one’s own actions is typically thought of as a capacity that evaluates past and future actions. Most accounts ignore the possibility of judgements of conscience for actions in progress. In this talk, López Romero uses action-theoretical resources from the philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe to argue for […]
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Join the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES), Luther PRIDE, and The Landing Market to celebrate the trailblazers and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community through eats, education, and engagement. The cost is $15 per person, or for students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger, the cost is […] |
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The 2026 Tour features 41 Artists at 31 locations! The Tour Artists nestled among the wooded hills and winding rivers will be open daily from 10-5. Decorah, is the hub, the central community from which the tour radiates, up to 40 miles in all directions, in Iowa. Each studio is the Artist’s personal space, guidelines […]
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Acoustic music at the Turkey River Cultural Center in Ridgeway, Iowa (old elementary school). Beginners slow jam 11am - Noon. Potluck at noon. Regular jam 1-4 pm. New jammers are welcome! $5 donation appreciated. For more information contact Pat Carey at patcarey.trcc@gmail.com
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Norse Nights OutParents can enjoy a Friday evening out while their kids enjoy a night at Luther.On eight select Friday nights throughout the school year, children in grades K–8 will spend the evening with Luther student-athletes and staff participating in a variety of supervised activities. Depending on the evening, activities may include gym games, crafts, […]
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Norse Nights Out gives kids in grades K–8 a fun Friday night at Luther College while parents enjoy an evening out! Participants will spend the evening with Luther student-athletes and staff enjoying a variety of supervised activities, which may include gym games, movies, crafts, swimming and other activities based on each night’s theme. Drop-off is […] |
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We are welcoming 10 guest presenters to our campus who represent music education at all levels. Music educators and preservice music teachers are invited to join us. We appreciate the support of the Campus Programming Board in making this event possible. For more information contact Jill Wilson at wilsji01@luther.edu.
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In Spring 2026, Dr. Christian Schlaerth, Associate Professor of Sociology at Luther College, received a grant from the Winneshiek County Community Fund to start is offering RAD (Rape.Agression.Defense) classes this semester, open to women in the community (not limited to Winneshiek County). RAD Basic Physical Defense for Women is a 9 hour course that consists […]
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RAD is a self-defense system designed for women. It is a series of 3 classes of 3 hours each. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.- Noon on 10/10, 10/24, and 10/31. Free to Luther College students, faculty, and staff, $25 to the public (which covers the cost of the manual). Class Session 1, Oct. […] |
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The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site, in partnership with the Clermont Historical Society, is excited to announce that Sidney Shide, a University of Iowa student in Organ Performance, will be […]
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Sure, you learned about fluid dynamics, ancient religions, statistics, personality disorders and the history of Russia in college. But where are you supposed to learn how to maintain your car or paint a room or fix your clothes? Join ArtHaus and Decorah Public Library for KNOW-HOW, a new monthly series of hands-on workshops to learn […]
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Join us for a fun family dance for young and old at the UCC community center at 209 W Broadway in Decorah. Sue Hulsether will lead and teach the dances. No experience necessary. |
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Join us on October 13th at 6 PM or 7:30 PM where Larry Reis will share his local knowledge about plants and fungi, kicking off our first lecture in our After Dark Series. In "Poisonous and Medicinal Local Plants and Fungi", Reis will share often-forgotten wisdom about area plants and fungi that can heal or […]
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Who: Joseph Orso What: an evening celebrating his new book, On the Threshold of Worlds Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing When: Tuesday, 10/13 at 7pm Wisconsin author Joseph Orso will give an author presentation and Q&A session on his new book On the Threshold of Worlds: Tending my Father Before and After His Last Breath followed […] |
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Are you new to using an Android smartphone or tablet and unsure where to start? Join Decorah Public Library staff for a hands-on workshop, “Android Device Basics,” on Wednesday, October 14 at 10 AM. This interactive session is perfect for beginners looking for guidance on how to get the most out of their Android devices. […]
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Join Decorah Public Library for an interactive storytime. Storytime will take place in the children's area of the library. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Decorah Public Library. What you can expect:This will be an active program with about 20 minutes of stories, stretches, and rhymes followed by time and space for unstructured […]
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Got a book? Let’s talk about it! At Shelf Life Book Club there’s no homework and we don’t tell you what to read! It’s a casual meet up every second Wednesday and third Monday of the month at The Landing Market where you can chat about whatever you’re reading and enjoy the company of other […] |
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FLU SHOT CLINIC at IMPACT COFFEE by Winneshiek County Public Health * Fluzone for those 6 months and up. * High-Dose Flu Shot for those 65 years and older. * Most insurances accepted. * Out-of-pocket cost (if not billing insurance): $40 for flu shot. * PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD & PHOTO ID. Questions? Call […] 
The History Book Group will meet on the second floor of the library on Thursday October 15 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the second half of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History- and How it Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin, a dramatic account of the powerful personalities, reckless decisions, and […] |
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Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin is a sweeping, provocative drama that plunges audiences into an isolated 18th‑century English village where justice, morality, and womanhood collide. Set in 1759 rural England, a young woman, Sally Poppy, is convicted of murder and claims she is pregnant to escape execution. A jury of local women is assembled to decide […]
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The Friday Book Group will meet on the second floor of the library on Friday October 16 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss True Crime by Patricia Cornwell, a candid memoir tracing the bestselling crime writer’s difficult childhood, career as a police reporter and work in a medical examiner’s office, and the experiences that ultimately shaped […] |
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The NorthEast Iowa Quilt Guild is holding its biennial show on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be about 300 quilts on display, with vendors, demonstrations, magazine sale, canister raffle and a raffle for a […] 
In this class, you will paint your own acrylic Dala horse. Instructor Tara Austin started rosemaling these acrylic Dala horses in 2019. They are fabricated at Northern Acrylic in Duluth, Minnesota. While learning about the history and styles of rosemaling, you will decorate one side of the horse in oil paint using a provided pattern. […] 
The project will be a box made from basswood with black walnut trim. Measuring 5.5 inches square and 3 inches tall, this box is the perfect size to showcase your carving. You’ll have the option to choose from six different patterns—ranging from beginner-friendly to more advanced designs—so you can work at your own comfort level. […]
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Join us for Stout Stock! First come, first served. Doors open at 9 AM CT on October 17th. “It’s been a few years since our last Stout Stock. Stout Stock 2026 is coming back with a BANG!” — Executive Brewmaster Mike Saboe
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WCHPC to host Winneshiek County history conference on Oct. 17 The Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) will host the “Conference on Historical Aspects of Winneshiek County through 1848” at Decorah Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Presentations will include: • David Faldet: “The Ho-Chunk Occupancy of the Neutral Ground: An Exercise in Federal […]
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As fall settles in, come sing the uniquely beautiful tones and harmonies of songs from Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Georgia and beyond. These songs are evocative and vibrant, making for a singing experience that is exhilarating, unique and delicious to the ears and the heart. In opening our voices and ears to new sounds, we can […] |
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Decorah Public Library and ArtHaus are holding two Coffee and Creativity programs next month. This series is designed to help build community while being creative. Participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10-11:30 AM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The sessions will be led by ArtHaus instructors. […] |
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For centuries spring pole lathe turners have been making their own tools for the spring pole lathe. Whether you are a new pole lathe turner or have some turning experience, making your own hook tools is the natural next step in your bowl turning journey. Join us for this one-day forging class! Instructor David Susag […]
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The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. Though the cast, crew, and orchestra are composed of Luther College students, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by […] |
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The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. Though the cast, crew, and orchestra are composed of Luther College students, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by […] |
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RAD is a self-defense system designed for women. It is a series of 3 classes of 3 hours each. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.- Noon on 10/10, 10/24, and 10/31. Free to Luther College students, faculty, and staff, $25 to the public (which covers the cost of the manual). Class Session 1, Oct. […]
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The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. Though the cast, crew, and orchestra are composed of Luther College students, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by […]
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The SAC team is excited to bring Yung Gravy to the Luther College campus. This Minnesota-born rapper is known for his unique blend of modern trap beats with nostalgic 1950s and 1960s soul, funk and doo-wop samples. Known for hits like Mr. Clean and Betty (Get Money), Yung Gravy brings yet another great concert to […] |
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The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will again grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site, in partnership with the Clermont Historical Society, is excited to announce that Sidney, a University of Iowa student in Organ Performance, will be performing […] |
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Sign up for this years Walleye Fishing Clinic to learn about this enticing species, good knot tying techniques, tips on catching walleye, and much more! This clinic takes place on October 26th at 4:00pm and meets at Whalen Cabin, then heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic is open to anyone 18 years and older, […] |
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Join Holly Moore and the Philosophy Department for a BYO lunch conversation on “How an Odyssey Created the Greeks.” This summer’s release of The Odyssey has brought renewed attention to this classical Greek epic and the civilization that it depicts. Following up on her article in last Spring’s Agora, Prof. Moore will discuss the ways […]
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Join us for Vesterheim's brand new Theater Klubb! Taking inspiration from the museum's collection, we'll bring history to life using theatre games and improvisation. Students gain confidence, skills, and the joy of working together as a creative ensemble. All are welcome, regardless of experience. Family and friends are invited to the final class to see […]
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There's an autumn chill in the air! Warm up with beautiful colors on the palette at Vesterheim's after-school Rosemaling Klubb, where you'll learn all of the basics to paint rosemaling – how to load and care for a brush, how to prepare woodenware, how to layer paint. You'll also learn about the different styles of […] |
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Leader: Laird Edman, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Northwestern College, IA The Lifelong Learner Seminars offer an opportunity for local alumni and friends, and area residents to enjoy academic programming at Luther College and engage in meaningful, scholarly dialogue in a college setting. The four week sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–noon in Loyalty Hall on […]
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Decorah Public Library invites community members to build their cybersecurity skills at a free presentation titled Cybersecurity Basics on Wednesday, October 28 at 10 AM. The program will take place in the library’s lower level meeting room and is open to all who wish to better protect themselves in the digital world. Registration Required at: https://www.decorahlibrary.org/events/cybersecurity-basics-10-28-2026 […]
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Are you ready to learn woodcarving? Or have you been learning woodcarving and ready to take your skills to another level? Here’s your opportunity to begin or continue your steps toward becoming a whittler. You’ll learn a variety of different types of carving from two experienced teachers. Discover all the different things you can make […] |
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Come join us for the fun and festive Hallingdal-inspired snowflake and get ready for the winter season. This class is a study of symmetry, line work, and detail that solidifies the technique with this repetitive design. We will practice brush strokes, brush control, paint consistency, and detailing in this fun Hallingdal design. You will finish […]
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The sociopolitical climate of the United States has been in flux over the past few years, contributing to disruptions in personal and professional life. The number of federal policies that have been modified or eliminated has been dizzying and destructive to social service programs, and also has led to logistical and ethical challenges when conducting […]
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Join award-winning, best-selling author Stephen Graham Jones as he talks about the roles that horror fiction can play in disinterring history, returning the repressed, facing fears, and having a weird kind of fun in the process. Dr. Jones will explore horror fiction through his own work–astonishing novels like The Only Good Indians and The Buffalo […] |
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Acoustic music at the Turkey River Cultural Center in Ridgeway, Iowa (old elementary school). Beginners slow jam 11am - Noon. Potluck at noon. Regular jam 1-4 pm. New jammers are welcome! $5 donation appreciated. For more information contact Pat Carey at patcarey.trcc@gmail.com
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Come join Arthaus as Rina Yoon and John Schuerman present Homologies, A collaborative project created from 2020 to 2022. Embracing nature’s beauty, the two display fallen tree sticks found on walks through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Korea.
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RAD is a self-defense system designed for women. It is a series of 3 classes of 3 hours each. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.- Noon on 10/10, 10/24, and 10/31. Free to Luther College students, faculty, and staff, $25 to the public (which covers the cost of the manual). Class Session 1, Oct. […]
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The Brass Symposium finale concert will take place in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 4 p.m. on October 31.
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Guest organist Dr. Matthew Gender returns to Luther College to accompany a showing of the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney. The score for the classic film will be improvised on the Center for Faith and Life’s 49-stop Sipe pipe organ. Dr. Gender is the Director of Worship Arts at […] |
