Events

The Luther College Ringers will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 3 p.m..

Join Winneshiek County Conservation at South Bear School near Decorah for a Chimney Swift Viewing on Sunday, May 11th at 8:00 pm. Naturalist Larry Reis will give a short presentation on chimney swifts. Then participants will watch a local population of chimney swifts perform their nightly flight routine as they dive, in their classic tornado […]

Join us for the evening as we celebrate Luther Athletics and award our 2025 Norse Award recipients!

Vesterheim invites everyone to a free Foot-Notes dance on the new Commons patio! Rain location will be inside the Commons. Kick up your heels to this fantastic Decorah-area Scandinavian dance band, or sit back and tap your toes to the music. Bring your own lawn chair to guarantee a seat. Stop by early and enjoy a meal […]

Who: Peter Geye in conversation with Keith Lesmeister What: an evening celebrating Geye’s new novel, A Lesser Light Where: T-Bock’s Upstairs When: Wednesday, 5/14 at 7:00pm Join Peter Geye, author of A Lesser Light, and Keith Lesmeister, local author and literary advocate, on Wednesday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM at T-Bock’s Upstairs for a reading, […]

You are cordially invited to a special alumni event commemorating the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to North America, a pivotal moment in our shared history. Join us as we celebrate “200 Years of Norway in North America”. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025Time: Registration will open at 2:45 p.m. (14:45)Doors will close at 3:30 p.m. […]

Luther College alumnus Erika Billerbeck (’97) has been an Iowa Conservation Officer for the last 25 years. In 2020, the University of Iowa Press published her book, “Wildland Sentinel: Field Notes from an Iowa Conservation Officer.” In this book, Erika takes readers along for the ride as she and her colleagues sift through poaching investigations, […]

Join us for this open gala throughout the entire CFA featuring the semester course work and final projects by students across all creative arts from Art, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Visual Communication.

Concert at First Lutheran Church will feature instrumentalists and vocalists performing Grieg’s music.  Supporting lecture by Dr. Jim Griesheimer, noted music historian.

Celebrate Syttende Mai – Norwegian Constitution Day – Saturday, May 17, all day at Justin’s. We’re serving up two Norsk favorites, Norwegian waffles topped with: Strawberry jam & whipped cream Nutella & bananas Gluten-free available Not a waffles fan? Get a Ronnie’s Roll, available on this day only. Plus, you can help pass on Norwegian […]

Join Trout Unlimited as we plant 100 trees and shrubs with other conservation and civic minded groups! This free event will help diversify the habitat near North Bear Creek. Please plan for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy or dirty. Please also bring gloves, sun protection, and a water […]

Join us for Yoga and a House Tour!​ Yoga on the Lawn at Porter House Museum: We’re teaming up with the DRIFT: Strength and Yoga Center for a special outdoor yoga local history experience on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 AM! Join us for a 25-minute gentle vinyasa flow on the museum lawn, followed by a guided […]

Luther College faculty and alumna perform instrumental and vocal music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert will feature: Emily Secor, soprano; Andrew Whitfield, baritone; Spencer Martin, violin; Heather Armstrong, oboe; Kacy Clopton, cello; Kathryn Reed, harpsichord; and Alex Meszler, organ. The concert will be held in the sanctuary at First Lutheran Church, Decorah, and is free and […]

Decorah Parks and Recreation is excited to host the annual Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30 pm, at the Decorah High School Track. This is a free event for qualified participants. Preregistration is strongly encouraged, but late registration will be taken beginning at 4:00pm near the track entrance on the […]

The Friday Showcase Concert featuring Nordic Choir and Concert Band will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel