All Ongoing and Upcoming Events
Sun, February 5, 2012 to Sat, September 12, 2020Art for a Cause: What can we do for YOU?
Sun, October 9 to Sun, May 13, 2012
@ArtHaus
Every month, ArtHaus hosts a creative workshop that focuses on projects for the community. It’s our way of giving back to the community and to the world in our own creative way. No artistic experience is necessary to join the cause and each workshop is open to the public and all ages. Previous projects have included painted birdhouses for the community prairie; newborn... read more
Contact: Call or email ArtHaus. Phone: 563-382-5440
Email/website: arthaus508@gmail.com/arthausdecorah.org
Body of Stories Dance Class
Tue, January 3 to Tue, May 8, 2012 - Performance: Friday, May 11, 2012
@Center for the Arts, Luther College
Luther College senior, Amanda Moran will teach dance classes on Tuesdays from 4p.m.-5p.m. to children ages 3-11 for her senior honors project. Children express themselves in a fun, creative environment, exploring ways to communicate with storytelling, dance, and writing. Classes will focus on guiding children to make dances based on stories from their lives. Suggested... read more
Contact: Amanda Moran, coutam01@luther.edu
Yoga for the new year
Mon, January 9 to Wed, February 29, 2012
@The Yoga Studio 306 Water Street Decorah
Start the new year off with the gift of yoga! Treat yourself or someone you love to a Introductory level, 8 week session of yoga classes with Robin at The Yoga Studio.
Classes are held Monday and Wednesday 10:00am to 11:30am. Beginners are welcome! Monday session starts January 9th and Wednesday classes begin January 11th.
Feel free to call with questions.
Contact: Robin 563-380-4129
Marybeth 563-419-2329
Yoga Classes 2012
Mon, January 9 to Thu, March 1, 2012
@The Yoga Studio 306 W. Water St Decorah
There is still time to register for the Winter Session. Classes start Monday Jan. 9th and run for eight weeks. Morning and evening classes avaiable. The cost is $88. for eight weeks.
Contact: Marybeth Gallant 419-3292 after Thursday December please call Molly Lesmeister 382-6133
ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS
Tue, January 10 to Tue, February 14, 2012 - 5:30-6:15 pm
@Team Rehab, Decorah, IA
Keeping your resolution is a lot of work, unless your resolution is TO PARTY!!!
Join us for the Zumba party on Tuesday nights! Sign up with a friend and make it a girls' night out! No dance experience needed!!
Session begins Tuesday, Jan. 10 and runs for 6 weeks- Tuesday nights 5:30-6:15 pm $30 for Team Rehab members, $54 for non-members. Check out www.TheMamboMama.com... read more
Contact: www.TheMamboMama.com
"Rise Up Singing"-- A New Decorah Singing Group, Everyone Welcome!
Tue, January 10 at 7:00 PM to Tue, March 13, 2012
@ArtHaus Studio
...because singing is way to important to leave to the professionals!
Whether you are a seasoned singer looking for a place to raise your voice, or you have never sung in a group before and had always wanted to, you are invited to join Rise Up Singing. ALL voices are welcome—no audition, no performance, no singing experience nor practice, is required—just a desire... read more
Contact: contact Liz Rog, (563)382-8013 or Liz@decorahnow.com
Girl Power!
Wed, January 11 to Wed, February 29, 2012 - Early registration is encouraged! Space is limited to 12 girls!
@Cresco Chamber Board Room, Cresco, IA
Who: Girls ages 12-15 years old (limited to 12 participants)
Date: January 11th-February 29th (every Wed.)
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Cresco Chamber Board Room, 101 2nd Ave SW Cresco, IA
Join teaching artists, for an empowering class as we deconstruct images of women in popular culture, challenging stereotypes, and exploring female identity. We'll express our ideas... read more
Contact: For more information contact Alyssa at 1-608-769-5266 or rittal01@luther.edu
Support Decorah's Quest for Wellness!
Thu, January 12 to Fri, February 10, 2012
@Decorah, IA
Decorah is the running to be one of ten Iowa towns selected to be part of a Blue Zones transformation program.
Blue Zones are communities where people are happier, healthier, and live longer. Blue Zones have common traits including a strong sense of community and belonging, moving naturally, eating just enough, and slowing down.
We need your help! Community involvement... read more
Contact: Check out our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/decorahbluezone
Qigong
Sat, January 14 to Sat, March 3, 2012 - 9:00-10:30 AM
@The Yoga Studio
Strengthen your body, mind and soul in the year of the Dragon!
The gentle yet powerful movements of Qigong can be done by all fitness levels, no experience necessary. Drop in for $14. Do the 8 week series for $88. Be Vital Now!
Contact: Brenda Harris - brendaharrislac@gmail.com or 503-423-7033
Kids Move!
Sat, January 14 at 10:00 AM to Sat, February 25, 2012 - Saturday 10am-10:30am
@222 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101
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Kids Move is a 30 minute class for ages 2-10 to move and shake winter chills away. Amanda will lead your children in simple fundamental movements and use Pilates props. We will move as individuals and as a group. Parents.. grab some coffee and chill out in our large waiting room to over hear the fun!
$5 per class
Contact: Amanda Rhine, 563-419-0346, discoverhappy@gmail.com
Get a Massage at Northeast Iowa Community College
@Calmar Campus
Massage Therapy students at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will offer massage therapy to the public, by appointment, on Fridays from Jan. 20-May 4, 2012. Everyone is welcome.
The clinic, located in Room 101 in Max Clark Hall at the Calmar campus, is open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $20 for a one-hour session and $15 for a 1/2 hour session.
Please call... read more
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
Mon, January 23 to Mon, February 27, 2012 - Please register with Katie Becker by January 20th
@St. Benedict's Catholic School
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa is presenting a free parenting class titled “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®.” This six-week parenting course, developed by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc., was designed to help you find specific answers and actions for some of those difficult moments in child rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from... read more
Contact: Katie Becker:
563-864-7163
kbecker@helpingservices.org
Volunteers needed for Decorah Reads program
Fri, January 27 to Mon, March 5, 2012
@Decorah Public Library
Coordinators of the Decorah Reads! program are seeking fifteen volunteers for a March session. Decorah Reads! is a partnership between Decorah Public Library and Kris Lynch’s seventh grade exploratory reading class. The program matches adult volunteers with seventh grade students for three book discussion meetings. Volunteers make a commitment to attend all three meetings.... read more
Contact: Kristin Torresdal
ktorresdal@decorah.lib.ia.us
563-382-3717
Luther Soccer Winter Skills Clinic
Sun, January 29 to Sun, February 12, 2012 - 1:00-2:30pm on Sunday January 29, Sunday February 5, Sunday February 12
@Luther College Regent Center
The Luther College Men's & Women's Soccer programs will be hosting a 3-Day Skills Clinic from 1-2:30pm on Sundays (January 29, February 5, February 12) for ages 7-14. The goal of the clinic is improve on the individual players' technical skills including quick footwork, 1v1 moves, passing, receiving, turning with the ball, and shooting. The clinic will culminate... read more
Contact: Chris Garcia-Prats garcch01@luther.edu
Contemporary Music Festival
Fri, February 3 to Sun, February 5, 2012
@Luther College
· Feb. 3, Contemporary Music Festival Concert, 8 p.m., Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
· Feb. 4, Contemporary Music Festival Concerts, 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m., Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
· Feb. 5, Contemporary Music Festival Concert, 2 p.m., Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Contact: for more info, visit luther.edu
New Music from Iowa and Environs
Fri, February 3 at 8:00 PM to Sun, February 5, 2012
@NRH, Luther College
Luther College and the Iowa Composers Forum will jointly present a festival of new music February 3-4-5:
Friday, Feb. 3
· 8 p.m., Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble Music Hall, "Experimental Music, from Andriessen to Wolff"
Saturday, Feb. 4
· 11 a.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Decorah, "Music for Children (to play, sing, and listen... read more
Contact: Brooke Joyce (382-4552), music.luther.edu/composition
MARATHON MAT CLASS TRAINING!
Sat, February 4 at 11:00 AM to Sat, May 5, 2012 - Saturday's 11am-12pm (increasing time each week)
@222 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101
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Build your stamina and strength in a Marathon Mat Class! This program will end with You completing a two hour mat class! No props, deliberate pace, just you and the mat! All mat classes typically are 45-55 minutes. This class will extend over 14 weeks so we will add 5 minutes per class and increase pace gradually. Our official Marathon class will commence on May 5th..... read more
Contact: Amanda Rhine 564-419-0346/ discoverhappy@gmail.com
Boy Scout "Game Day" Pancake Breakfast
Sun, February 5 - 8am to 1pm
@St. Benedict Church Hall, Decorah
Relax and let us cook breakfast for you on "Game Day" morning! Troop 66 will be holding their annual fundraising pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 5 from 8 am to 1 pm. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, eggs with toppings, sausage, fruit, and assorted beverages. Adults $7 and children 4-10 are $4. All proceeds will benefit Decorah Troop 66 in... read more
Contact: Troop 66
Winter Salad and Summer Starts
Mon, February 6 at 3:15 PM - to 5:00 pm
@Decorah Public Library
This after school program for young folks age 8 and older is all about creating the crunch of spring without a green thumb or warm days. The practice of sprouting greens in a jar on the countertop is simple and results in tasty and nutritious greens grown REALLY locally in just a few days.
Participants will learn the basics of sprouting a variety of seeds for eating... read more
Contact: Heidi Swets, 382-3717
February Book Club at Dragonfly Books
Mon, February 6 at 7:00 PM
@Dragonfly Books, 112 W Water St., Decorah
Come and discuss The Lonely Polygamist with the First Monday discussion group! We will be meeting at Dragonfly Books on Monday, February 6th at 7:00 pm at the store. Plan to come early to visit and to shop. This is your opportunity to meet other readers in the community and to discuss some great books.
No pre-registration is necessary, however it will be helpful to... read more
Contact: Kate Rattenborg, 382-4275, info@dragonflybooks.com
Kinderhaus Preschool Open House February 7th, 4-5:30 pm
Tue, February 7 - 4-5:30 pm
@Good Shepherd Church, 701 Iowa Ave, Decorah, IA
Kinderhaus Preschool is hosting an open house for all interested families with children ages 3-6. The open house is at the preschool, located at Good Shepherd Church, 701 Iowa Avenue, Decorah, IA. All are invited to come meet our teachers, learn about our program and register for the 2012-2013 school year.
Kinderhaus is part of the Iowa Statewide Voluntary Preschool... read more
Contact: Rachel Sandhorst
Exploring Foods! Norwegian Heart Waffles
Tue, February 7 at 4:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Ages 3 - 7 with an adult helper
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by having breakfast for snack time! This session
will mix everyone's favorite meal—breakfast—with Decorah's Norwegian
Heritage and Valentine's Day.
Instructor: Johanna Bergan
Please call or email to register for this class!
$8 per child (no charge for adult helper)
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563) 382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
Pie Crust Making (How to Boil Water Class Series)
Tue, February 7 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St, Decorah
Learn from Produce Manager, Betsy Peirce, how to make a superb pie crust in
just 10 minutes. (Really? Yes, really!) During the class, Betsy will show you how
to make a whole pie from start to finish, including tasting the finished product.
Instructor: Betsy Peirce
$8 Oneota Community Co-op Member/Owners, $10 Community Members
Please call or email to register today... read more
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563) 382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
CONTINUING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Tue, February 7 at 6:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 7-April 24 (12 weeks)
TIME: Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw
LOCATION: ArtHaus
If you’ve already had an introduction to American Sign Language (at ArtHaus or elsewhere), you know that signing is a fun and fascinating method of communication, with rewarding practical applications. This class is for those wishing to continue their... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Tue, February 7 at 7:30 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 7-April 24 (12 weeks)
TIME: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw
Have you ever been awed by the beauty of sign language? Have you wished you could communicate more effectively with a deaf colleague, friend, or family member? Discover the joy of signing in this introductory course. Basic sign vocabulary and practice, as well as insights... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
Northeast Iowa Montessori Open House
Thu, February 9 at 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
@418 West Water Street
Northeast Iowa Montessori invites everyone interested in learning more about Montessori Education to an Open House.
Guides, board members and parents will be on hand to discuss the merits of Montessori Education and enrollment for 2012-13.
NEIM is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization serving children ages 3-6.
Contact: Jennifer Jones, neimontessori@gmail.com, www. neim.us, 563-382-6491
"Visiting the 322nd Engineering Company in Afghanistan" with Paul Scott
Thu, February 9 at 7:00 PM
@Decorah Public Library
Decorahnews.com reporter Paul Scott spent a week in December traveling to Afghanistan to meet with soldiers from the Decorah-based 322nd Engineering Company as they wrapped up their year-long deployment to Afghanistan.
At 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9th, he will give a presentation in the Decorah Public Library Mezzanine about what he saw on his trip to Forward Operating... read more
Contact: Kristin Torresdal
563-382-3717
ktorresdal@decorah.lib.ia.us
Russian Cooking Class with Nikolay
Fri, February 10 at 5:30 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Warm up making crepes and enjoy Russian seasonal warm winter salads.
Instructor: Nikolay Suvorov
$10 Oneota Co-op Member/Owners, $15 Community Members
Please call or email today to register for this class - spaces are filling up quickly!
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563)382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
Faculty Piano Trio Recital
Fri, February 10 at 7:00 PM
@First Lutheran Church
The Faculty Piano Trio will be performing 19th Century chamber music masterpieces by Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms. They will perform this program on run-out concerts to cities within the region as well as on a tour of Minnesota and Iowa.
The Whitewater String Trio presents a pair of masterworks for violin, cello, and piano. The Trio in B minor, Op. 8 was one of... read more
Contact: Nicole James, Nicole.James@decorah.k12.ia.us
Concer: Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul
Fri, February 10 at 7:30 PM
@Luther College, Center For Faith and Life
Grammy award winning artist Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul will perform at Luther College Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
Called by music critics "the future of Celtic fiddling," Ivers is known for electrifying crowds with her virtuosic and imaginative playing.
Ivers is a nine-time all-Ireland fiddle champion and... read more
Contact: Tickets for the performance go on sale Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Luther College Box Office, (563) 387-1357, open 9-10:30 a.m. and 11a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays with extended hours on Thursdays until 7 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased online at http://boxoffice.luther.edu. Tickets are $25, $23 for seniors age 65 and over and $15 for youth ages 4-18.
Journey Conversations Contemplative Interfaith Dialogue Retreat
Sun, February 12 at 2:00 PM - 2-5pm, Attendance for the full 3 hour retreat is a requirement for participation in the retreat. Registration deadline Feb. 8
@Luther College Union Mott/Borlaug Room
Share in an interfaith contemplative conversation retreat with Luther students, faculty, staff and Decorah community members on Sunday, February 12 from 2-5pm in the Dahl Centennial Union Mott/Borlaug Room (first floor of the Union, to the right). Attendance for the full 3 hours is a requirement for participation in the retreat. The retreat is powerful both as a stand... read more
Contact: Register by going to http://www.luther.edu/ministries/getinvolved/journey/
Questions, email interfaith@Luther.edu to reach Luther's Journey Conversations team of Amy Zalk Larson, Sandhya Caton and Sheila Radford-Hill
Vegan Valentine Cookie Class
Mon, February 13 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Interested in how to make vegan treats? Come mix, bake and frost some
Valentine’s Day cookies that don’t include milk, butter, refined oils, or white
sugar. This is a great event for parents and children to cook together.
Instructor: Mara Dobervich
$8 Oneota Co-op Member/Owners, $10 Community Members
Please call or email to register today!
Contact: Johanna Bergan
johanna@oneotacoop.com
(563) 382-4666
Black History month conference
Wed, February 15 to Thu, February 16, 2012
@Luther College
The conference, titled "Modern Blackness and the New Jim Crow(s)" commemorates the legacy of Malcom X. Keynote speaker will be Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness."
The conference includes presentations, panel discussions, a plenary lecture, book signing, and a gallery exhibit and reception.... read more
Contact: The conference is open to the public. Registration fee is $25. To register for the conference, visit https://www.luther.edu/blackhistoryconf/registration/.
Between PETA and the Farmer
Wed, February 15 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W. Water St., Decorah
Join the “Hog Whisperer,” Jack, for an on the ground report on how humane animal certification actually works. What does it mean to see a humane label? What standards are followed by farmers? This class will help us understand allowable practices under these labels as well as the recent history of how these labeling standards were created. Jack Knight has inspected... read more
Contact: Johanna Bergan
johanna@oneotacoop.com
(563) 382-4666
Annie's Project: Program Teaching Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
Thu, February 16
@Northeast Iowa Community Based Dairy Foundation in Calmar
ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a nationally renowned farm business course for northeast Iowa women in February. Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through peer networks. The program includes critical decision making and information topics on production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources risk management.
Named... read more
Contact: For more information and to register, call Winneshiek County Extension office at 563-382-2949, or online at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/annie/home.html.
PAINTING SILK SCARVES WITH “SCARF IT UP”
Thu, February 16 at 6:00 PM - *Please register by February 4 so we can plan accordingly!
@ArtHaus Studio
DATE: February 16 & 23
TIME: Thursdays, 6-8pm
COST: $75/person
INSTRUCTORS: Deb Paulson and Patsy Martinson
Join this fun-loving and creative duo and learn their secrets to making beautiful silk scarves! In this two-session workshop we will explore painting the first week and steaming the second, transforming silk into a unique scarf that you can keep for... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
INDIAN “BOLLYWOOD” DANCE
Thu, February 16 at 6:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: February 16-April 5 (8 weeks)
TIME: Thursdays, 6-7pm
COST: $70
INSTRUCTOR: Ufra Mir
Heat up ArtHaus with the vibrant energy of this dynamic dance form! “Bollywood” dance is a fantastic fusion of traditional Indian folk dance, street-dance, jazz, and hip-hop, all with Indian classical dance as a foundation. Ufra Mir, choreographer and founder of Ethnic Beats... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
RECORDER ENSEMBLE
Thu, February 16 at 7:30 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 16 -April 19 (10 weeks)
TIME: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Ernst
PERFORMANCE: Sunday, April 22 at 2pm
Whether you’re ready to refresh your skill, or can read music and would like to learn a new instrument in the recorder family, you’ll enjoy this adult ensemble with master teacher Suzanne Ernst. The recorder is easy to learn... read more
Contact: www.arthausdecorah.org, arthaus508@gmail.com, 563.382.5440
Scandinavian Flat-Plane Style Figure Carving
Fri, February 17 at 9:00 AM to Sun, February 19, 2012
@Vesterheim Museum
With renowned woodcarver Harley Refsal.
Carve several figures in the Scandinavian flat-plane style. In this style, the figures are carved in large flat planes, created primarily using a simple carving knife. Beginning with tool sharpening, the course provides hands-on carving experience as you complete a figure in step-by-step fashion. Finish the project by painting... read more
Contact: vesterheim.org
Spaghetti Supper, Pie and Silent Auction
Fri, February 17 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
@North Winn School, 3495 N. Winn Road
The Laura Ingalls Wilder museum in Burr Oak Iowa is hosting a fund raiser February 17 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the North Winneshiek school (one mile south and three miles east of Burr Oak).
The meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, beverages and homemade cakes. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 years and under with preschool ages... read more
Contact: Steve Luse, liwdirector@gmail.com
HALF PRICE CHOCOLATES IN A HEART SHAPED BOX: A Lynne Rothrock and Tom Bourcier Cabaret
Fri, February 17 at 8:00 PM to Sun, February 19, 2012
@ArtHaus
DATES: February 17-19
TIMES: Friday and Saturday at 8:00, Sunday at 4:00
COST: $14/$7 students; $12/$6 for Sunday matinee
LOCATION: ArtHaus
Reservations recommended
Sponsored by Amundsons Clothing
Witness the birth of a new collaboration when Decorah’s own jazz master Tom Bourcier partners up with the sparkling and dynamic cabaret songstress, Lynne Rothrock.... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
Dry Needle Felting—Sculptured Norwegian “Folktail” Critters
Sat, February 18 at 9:00 AM
@Vesterheim Museum
With instructors Nancy Sojka and Gayle Moen.
Needle felting is sculpting with wool. The technique is very different from traditional wet-felting methods and is easy to learn. Three-dimensional needle felted figures have a unique look and feel, and can be as simple or complex as you desire. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of a simple form with figures from Norwegian... read more
Contact: vesterheim.org
Bluff Country Artists Gallery Fun(d)raiser
Sat, February 18 at 6:00 PM
@Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, Spring Grove,MN
Join Bluff Country Artist Gallery on February 18 for a post Valentine’s Day crazy fun, raising money for a good cause, gather with you friends event featuring Two Many Banjos. Two Many Banjos is described as “upbeat yet edgy bluegrass music from the hills of northern Minnesota-honest lyrics with fleet footed banjo tunes for the dancing fools in all of us.”
Doors open... read more
Contact: Bluff Country Artists Gallery 507-498-2787
bluffcountryartistsgallery.org
bcagallery@springgrove.coop
Luther's Miko Kominami to perform piano recital
Sat, February 18 at 7:00 PM
Miko Kominami, Luther College adjunct faculty in music, will perform a piano recital Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hal of Music on the Luther campus.
The performance is open to the public with no charge for admission.
Kominami's program features two works by Franz Liszt: "After Reading Dante" and ... read more
Dance Performance: Spirit of Uganda
Tue, February 21 at 7:30 PM
@Luther College, Center For Faith and Life
Spirit of Uganda will perform at Luther College Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall as part of Luther's 2011-12 Center Stage Series of professional performing arts events.
Tickets for the performance are on sale at the Luther College Box Office, (563) 387-1357, open 9-10:30 a.m. and 11a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays with extended... read more
Soulful Journaling
Thu, February 23 at 7:00 PM - Please register by Monday, February 20
@Java John's, 400 W. Water St, Decorah, IA
An hour of writing exploration with meditation, writing prompts, and group and individual activities to tempt your soul out of hiding. Please bring your journal, pens/pencils, reading glasses if applicable, an open heart and $10.
Contact: Diane Ludeking, (608) 772-9515, sukowatz@yahoo.com, www.dianeludeking.com
POETRY SLAM
Fri, February 24 at 8:00 PM - Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform! 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: February 24
TIME: Friday, 8pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge
Sponsored by Dragonfly Books
ArtHaus is pleased to welcome past Slam winner and ArtHaus teaching artist JUNE MELBY as this month’s featured artist. Her writing has been heard on NPR and published by Water~Stone Review and National Lampoon Magazine, among others. June will kick... read more
Contact: www.arthausdecorah.org, arthaus508@gmail.com, 563.382.5440
WRITING: THE MEMOIR TOOLBOX
Mon, February 27 at 7:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 27-April 2 (6 weeks)
TIME: Mondays, 7-9pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: June Melby
This course will provide helpful tools to make writing about your life easier and more fun. Explore the difference between a family history and a memoir; how to write about people without making them hate you; adding humor; and making the best use of your writing time. Expect writing... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
General B and The Wiz at Toppling Goliath!
Fri, March 2 at 7:00 PM - 7:30 - 9:30pm
@Toppling Goliath Brewery
Do you enjoy local beers, and local music? This is the perfect evening for you!
General B and The Wiz will be having some friends join them in the TG taproom for a fun night of tunes! The hip hop artist PROF will be performing at Club Pyramid later in the night, so come on by and pregame with FREE music and good brews!
As opposed to their usual rock and roll, General... read more
Contact: GBandTheWiz@gmail.com
PROF, Mpls Hip-Hop artist to visit Decorah
Fri, March 2 at 9:00 PM - Reccomended to plan ahead and be on time, as this show will SELL OUT.
@Club Pyramid
"It's time to buck out," Stophouse Music Group asserts as they prepare to kick-off the KING GAMPO tour.
Performances by:
PROF and D.J. FUNDO
D.J. Smiley
-more to come soon-
Tickets: $8
Ages: 19+
Doors: 9pm
Music: 10pm
Tickets are to only be available at the door, the evening of the show.
Want more info?
REVIEW of "King Gampo": http... read more
Northeast Iowa Horticulture Chautauqua
Sat, March 3
@New Hampton
March is the month that most gardeners come out of hibernation. Pruning, raking, tilling and clean-up will start in earnest. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help you ease into the bustle and have some fun by coming to the 9th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua in New Hampton.
The Chautauqua was popular 100 years ago when people attended lectures for current... read more
March Book Club at Dragonfly Books
Mon, March 5 at 7:00 PM
@Dragonfly Books, 112 W Water St., Decorah
Come and discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret with the First Monday discussion group! We will be meeting at Dragonfly Books on Monday, March 5th at 7:00 pm at the store. Plan to come early to visit and to shop. This is your opportunity to meet other readers in the community and to discuss some great books.
No pre-registration is necessary, however it will be helpful... read more
Contact: Kate Rattenborg, 563-382-4275, info@dragonflybooks.com
Forest Stewardship Conference
Sat, March 10
@The Sinsinawa Mound Center, in Wisconsin, a few miles east of Dubuque, Iowa.
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
According to Jesse Randall, Iowa State University Extension Forester, “It has become one of the largest private woodland... read more
Contact: For more information, contact Jesse Randall at 515-294-1168 or send email to randallj@iastate.edu.
Visiting Artist: Sue Hettmansperger Lecture
Tue, March 13 at 7:00 PM
@Luther College- CFA #203
Artist Sue Hettmensperger will hold a lecture and student critiques during her two day visit to campus.
The lecture will be held in the Drawing Studio, CFA 203 at 7:00pm on March 13th. Students can sign up for individual critiques for the following day.
Seed Starting Workshop at Seed Savers Exchange
Sat, March 24 at 10:00 AM - There will be two sessions: Session 1 will run from 10-12 a.m. Session 2 runs from 1-3 p.m.
@Heritage Farm - 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, Iowa 52101
Are you looking for a way to reduce costs and increase diversity in your garden this season? Are you interested in starting your garden from seed but want to be sure it will be worth the time and effort? If so, join Seed Savers Exchange experts for this hands-on seed starting workshop at Heritage Farm!
$10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Register online at: http... read more
Contact: For more information contact SSE Public Programs Manager Shannon Carmody at: shannon@seedsavers.org
Master Gardener Public Education Forum
Sat, April 14 at 7:00 PM
@First United Methodist Church in Decorah
Master Gardeners of Winneshiek County and Iowa State Extension invite the public to an educational forum on horticulture Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Decorah.
Keith Kovarik of K&K Gardens in Hawkeye, Iowa will be the featured speaker sharing the evolution and philosophy of their gardening business and his own gardening expertise.... read more
Contact: Jackie Jones 382-9365
2012 Camp Invention
Mon, July 16 at 9:00 AM to Fri, July 20, 2012
@Decorah Middle School
Inspiring the next generation of innovators! (and a great idea for a holiday gift!)
Participants will become investigators, engineers, and scientists while creating inventions to solve exciting challenges. Experiment with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and math) in four fun hands-on modules each day, presented by local teachers.
• Work in teams... read more
Regional Music Festival: WIDENING THE CIRCLE WELCOMES A CALL TO PEACE
Sat, September 12 at 12:00 PM
@Echo Valley Farm, our neighbors in SW Wisconsin
Featuring NE Iowa's own Joe and Vicki Price!
Come to Echo Valley Farm for two days of good music, good food and good company. Click here for directions.
Hear Rob Danielson of SOUL of the Kickapoo as he discusses "Regional Alternatives to High-Voltage Transmission" as well as other guest speakers on local initiatives. Bring chairs or blankets.
Contact: http://www.echovalleyhope.org/events.html