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Mitkof Dance Troupe prepares for Wizard of Oz

by Olivia Rose | Dec 13, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Young dancers in Petersburg will perform a creative spin on the Wizard of Oz this weekend, Dec. 14 and 15.

Petersburg moviegoers judge the 27th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival

by Shelby Herbert | Nov 15, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Ten short films screened almost simultaneously in theaters all over the world late last month. It was all for the 27th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, which invites viewers to vote for their favorite entries.

Layered Landscapes: Honoring Annabelle Baker’s legacy through art

by Olivia Schmidt | Sep 13, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The Clausen Memorial Museum is currently hosting the Annabelle Baker memorial art show. This year, the theme is “Layered Landscapes.” The gallery will be on display September 6-14, and a reception was held on opening night.

A Brush with Tradition: Rosemaling Workshop Celebrates Scandinavian Heritage in Petersburg

by Olivia Schmidt | Aug 6, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

A few Petersburg artists who are dedicated to preserving the the town’s Nordic roots flew in an instructor from Minnesota to teach the traditional Norwegian art of rosemaling.

Petersburg Kids Dive Down the Rabbit Hole in Local Theater Production

by Olivia Schmidt | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The Petersburg Medical Center’s Theater ORCA Camp is abuzz with excitement as young actors prepare for their performance of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Ron Hall: Petersburg’s wonderful wizard of color

by Olivia Schmidt | Jul 29, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

In the heart of Petersburg, a creative renaissance is happening inside the walls of the local long-term care facility. One resident, Ron Hall, has uncovered a latent talent for drawing and painting — and has decided to share it with his community.

Nature’s Canvas: Petersburg’s Ephemeral Art and Music Festival

by Olivia Schmidt | Jul 16, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg residents celebrated the temporary in late June with art installations, live music, and reflections on the beauty of the natural world.

Mitkof Dance Troupe to debut “Myths and Legends” this weekend

by Shelby Herbert | Apr 26, 2024 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Genies, fauns, griffons, the Loch Ness Monster — these are just a few of the critters that will be dancing onstage in Petersburg this weekend. Mitkof Dance Troupe’s spring show is titled, “Myths and Legends.” Audiences can expect to see a veritable zoo of mythological beings and legendary creatures in the production.