Tag: Saint Mary’s University
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The Weathered Heads: Sinners, Saints & Schydes
How many college-aged dudes does it take to plug in a light bulb? Well, I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know it takes roughly six in the case of The Weathered Heads to plug into the ideal jam pop outfit. They offer a seamless blend of unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll, jazz,…
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Tim Olstad Returns to Perform for his Hometown
Tim Olstad returns to his hometown of Winona, Minnesota Friday, January 23rd to perform in the Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University. This will be his first full set and headlining performance in town after his notable success in the third season of Fox’s “The X Factor.” He finished 9th place on the television show after competing…
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“We Survive on Caffeine, Chocolate, & Twizzlers.” A Behind-the-Scenes Take on Saint Mary’s Student Play “Pentecost”
Raquel here, I’m currently the sleep-deprived Stage Manager for the Saint Mary’s University Theatre Department’s fall drama/thriller Pentecost. We are currently getting ready to open in almost a week, which means tech week is here. This is a week where designers, actors, and backstage technicians walk into the Page Theatre and are forever lost; cut off from…
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GROUNDED: a photographic meditation on grief + loss
Local artist Sarah Johnson explores issues of grief and loss in a series of photographs captured while exploring the region on a bicycle. Seeking a grounding after experiencing the loss of her mother, she has used the photographing of found nature as a meditative and grieving process. “I knew I wanted to reflect on these…
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Artist Reception: Heather Bach
Freehand drawn pen on paper, or ink on canvas, these mandalas incorporate European, Asian, and natural motifs and draw from her 20+ years of decorating pysanka (Ukrainian Easter eggs) as part of the artist’s meditation practice. “People of all ages seem to be universally drawn to mandalas. I believe that the mandala speaks to us…