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Artists to be Awarded

If you've driven through downtown Rochester, you've likely seen some creativity. Now, those behind it, are being awarded.  The Rochester Downtown Alliance is recognizing several artists who've taken part in the skyway art project. The ceremony is set for Thursday, August 12th. It begins at 6:00 P.M. at Peace Place Stage at 1st and 3rd downtown.

Downtown Entertainment

The Fuchsia Band is performing this weekend in Rochester. The band is made up of four Irish lads who play traditional Irish Music, sing, and dance. They are traditional Irish musicians with an emphasis on fun. The show is set for Saturday, August 14th. It starts at 8:00 P.M. at the Rochester Civic Theatre. Tickets are 15 dollars in advance or 20 dollars at the door.

RACE: Are We So Different?

The Rochester Public Library is home to the exhibit RACE: Are we so different? The exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit helps communities understand what race is and what it is not, and will offer individual visitors tools to recognize race and racism in their own lives. The exhibit is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday it is open from 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Satruday from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. You can check it out through September 4th.

 

 

Learn How to Make a Floral Arrangement

Flowers are taking center stage today at the Olmsted County Fair.

Not only do you get to look at other people's arrangements, but you'll learn how to make them too.

Starting in just about an hour, the Rochester Flower and Garden Club will be teaching people how to put together floral arrangements.

They'll show you what tools to use, and how to prep the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.

"It's so much fun to see the youngsters come in and put together a really cute bouquet and then they get grandpa a prize and that's so heartwarming and great," said Carolyn Walk.

The fun runs until 8:00 tonight in the Horticulture Building on the fairgrounds.

Lorie Line Tickets On Sale

Popular Pianist Lorie Line is performing at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester this winter and tickets are now on Sale. Tickets are 46 dollars for the December 2nd show. Line will be performing as part of her 2010 Making Spirits Bright Holiday Extravaganza. It is a family show. Kids four and older will be invited on stage for a visit with Santa. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Ticketmaster or the Mayo Civic Center Box Office.

ARTigras Has 'Something For Everyone'

Art fans will get a second chance to see some of the area's top artists.

Based off last year's success, the Rochester Arts Council is bringing back ARTigras.  More than 100 artists are expected to participate in the second annual free arts and cultural festival on Saturday, August 21 at Mayo Park in Rochester.  This year's theme is "Something for everyone."

Some of this year's events include:

Sesame Street Live Coming Back to Rochester

Learn how to stay heroic and healthy by eating right, exercising and practicing good hygiene with Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco in Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Healthy Heroes” at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29.  Tickets for all five performances are on sale now! Ticket prices range from $15 to $50, additional fees and discounts may apply.