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Saint Mary’s hosts closing reception for ‘Cedar Tree: DISTILLED’ on April 24
The Saint Mary’s University Performance Center will host a closing reception for Sharon Mansur’s visual installation, “Cedar Tree: DISTILLED,” Tuesday, April 24, at 6 p.m.

Students invited to participate in Alladin theatre experience
Local students ages 7-18 are invited to participate in a week-long theatre experience April 23-28 in the musical production of the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre version of the classic tale, “Alladin and his Magic Lamp.”

MCA Dance Repertory Company presents ‘Cinderella’ at Saint Mary’s April 20-22
The popular fairy tale “Cinderella” will be brought to life April 20-22 at Saint Mary’s University by the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) Dance Repertory Company. The performance features Saint Mary’s alumnus Jarod Boltjes, professional dancer with the St. Paul Ballet, who will be performing the role of The Prince.
Great Clips Board Vice Chair Rhoda Olsen to be honored at Hendrickson Forum
At this year’s annual forum on ethical leadership, Saint Mary’s honors Great Clips’ innovative leader and newly retired CEO. MINNEAPOLIS – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will honor Rhoda Olsen, former CEO and current vice chair of the board of Great Clips,...
Saint Mary’s accepting service requests through Spruce Up Winona
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is encouraging individuals, organizations, and churches in Winona to submit requests for service for the 12th annual Spruce Up Winona event. Spruce Up Winona is an annual spring event where students from Saint Mary’s University...
MCA offers art workshops for older adults
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), in collaboration with the Winona Friendship Center, will offer three eight-week workshops for adults ages 55+. The workshops are free, thanks to a generous grant from Aroha Philanthropies, and will be...

Jazz at Saint Mary’s plays it forward
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University jazz students played it forward to help raise more than $1,000 in two recent events as part of the Café Congo series at First Congregational Church in Winona. The jazz students played on March 13 and raised more than $400 that...

Saint Mary’s hosts music contest workshop
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University hosted a music contest workshop for high school musicians in the region March 17. The event was presented in a master class format — with students performing for each other and receiving feedback from Saint Mary’s music faculty...
Saint Mary’s Theatre and Dance announces 2018-19 season
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce their 2018-19 production schedule. From comedy to tragedy, to modern and contemporary, to a traditional musical and classical ballet, this season has selections from the...
CORRECTION TO RELEASE: Saint Mary’s University alumnus moves forward in beatification process
WINONA, Minn. — On Tuesday, March 20, Saint Mary’s University incorrectly released a news brief that its alumnus, Brother James Miller, FSC, was beatified in Rome and can officially be recognized as Blessed Brother James Miller. Although the cause for his...