The following events are at The Zumbrota State Theatre.
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Sun08Jan20231:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Wine & Watercolor
HollyhocksJanuary 8, 2023 1 PM
Benefits the State Theatre Restoration FundTickets $45 Limited enrollment
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Sat21Jan20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
After 4 consecutive seasons of sold-out performances at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Legends of Country is now hitting the road with this concert event that is filled with #1 Billboard™ country chart toppers from the 50’s all the way through today! Close your eyes and imagine yourself at the Grand Ole Opry as you listen to songs by all of country music’s biggest legends including Glen Campbell (Rhinestone Cowboy), Roger Miller (King of the Road), Hank Williams (Hey Good Lookin’), Ronnie Milsap (Smokey Mountain Rain), Willie Nelson (Always on My Mind), George Strait (Amarillo By Morning), Kenny Rogers (The Gambler), Garth Brooks (The Dance), Toby Keith (Should Have Been a Cowboy), Vince Gill (One More Last Chance) and many, many more!Performing this show is Minnesota's piano man Phil Thompson (WCCO TV's "Man About Town" & Kawai-endorsed touring pianist & vocalist) along with some of the Minnesota's most celebrated country session players including Pat Frederick on fiddle (of The Daisy Dillman Band), Jake Hegna on bass, and Brian Peters on pedal steel & guitar.
For country fans young and old this is one show you don’t want to miss!
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Sat28Jan20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Ticket Link $34Bridge Over Troubled Water – An Album Tribute
Simon and Garfunkel’s 1970 album marked the end of their years as collaborators and marked the beginning of their solo careers. Collective Unconscious adds strings, brass, and woodwinds to their ranks, and brings you the entire album from beginning to end. From the seminal title track to Song For The Asking, as well as songs from earlier in Simon & Garfunkel’s career, as well as a few Paul Simon solo masterpieces. Don’t miss this inspirational show!
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Sat04Feb20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
THE MUSIC OF PATSY CLINE
In this powerful stage performance, Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcase the most popular and best-loved of Patsy's songs. Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy's life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as "Walking After Midnight," "Sweet Dreams," "Crazy" and more. Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Joyann's uncanny and authentic channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. This is a must-see show that has sold out hundreds of times. Joyann has been twice nominated for Tribute Act of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association. -
Sat11Feb20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Ticket Link $26
Claudia Schmidt has been perfecting her craft of performing for almost four decades. It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge (her word!) of music, poetry, story, laughter. drama, and celebrating the moment. Work in clubs, theaters, festivals, TV, radio has added depth and dimension, and since she has always included her original work along with very personal versions of the work of others, what you get is a unique look at the world from someone who says what she sees with clarity, humor, and wonder. The San Francisco Bay Guardian said: Schmidt's shows are a lot like falling in love. You never know what's going to happen next, chances are it's going to be wonderful, every moment is burned into your memory and you know you'll never be the same again." More succinctly, Garrison Keillor said "when Claudia sings a song, it stays sung"
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Sat04Mar20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
California Dreamin’ – The Songs of Laurel CanyonLaurel Canyon is a neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills region of the Santa Monica Mountains. The creative flowering that grew out of this section of Los Angeles in the 1960s and early 1970s produced some of the greatest music of that era, changing the culture and the lives of some of rock and roll’s most gifted artists. Imagine living down the road from Joni Mitchel or just upstairs from Jackson Browne. Imagine if all you had to do on a weekend night was walk down the street and you were at someone’s house and they had a guitar and a piano … and their name was Neil Young, or Graham Nash, or Glen Frey. Imagine if your neighbors were musicians who were starting bands called The Doors, The Byrds, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Monkees, The Eagles, and The Mamas and Papas.
Veteran singers Mary Jane Alm, Boyd Lee, Aimée Lee, Paul Frantzich and Tim Frantzich, along with a stellar lineup of musicians will walk you through the streets of this magical place and time. You will hear the stories of some of your favorite musicians. Your memory will be flooded with songs from The Association, The Turtles, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, James Taylor, Buffalo Springfield, Brian Wilson, The Jefferson Airplane, and more … all who resided in this beautiful bubble of creativity, friendship, sunshine, and music.
This show brings together what happened in this magical place when it was just the right time, just the right space, with just the right musicians … in a very special moment in time that created the songs of Laurel Canyon.
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Fri10Mar20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Sat11Mar20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Sun12Mar20232:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Thu16Mar20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Fri17Mar20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Sat18Mar20232:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head, and sparks fly.[read more…]
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Sat01Apr20239am to 11amZumbrota State Theatre
Youth Watercolor Workshop, All materials supplied. School-age youth art will be entered in the ZAAC Youth Art Contest. The watercolor workshop is adult-led and will focus on creating a silhouette painting.Ticket Link $5
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Sat15Apr20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jimmi and the Band of Souls is an award-winning blues band with members from both Minneapolis and Rochester. One of their guitarists, Tom Kochie, was just voted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame.
Their performances are high energy and full of soul and passion. They play boogie-woogie. They play slow and lonely. They play toe tappin’, deep groovin’, and hard drivin’. You won't want to sit still when they start to play.
The six-piece band brings a host of diversity too: Electric guitar, slide guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, saxophone, bass, drums, and congas. It’s a full sound that changes in tone and timbre with every song. They are meant to be seen and, once you have, they won't be forgotten.
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Fri21Apr20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Ticket Link $34After Crosby, Stills and Nash made their debut at Woodstock, they were joined by the already-becoming-legendary Neil Young to create the landmark 1970 album "Deja Vu". With hits like "Carry On", "Our House" and "Teach Your Children" to counter-culture anthems like "Almost Cut My Hair" to the haunting melody of "Helpless", it's a truly unique piece of rock'n roll history.
The Collective Unconscious, with their 22 years as a vocal trio and their groove-based rhythm section, fit this album like a glove. With precision and soul, CU plays the album front to back in front of your eyes, letting you experience the album in an exciting new way, all while staying true to the album’s sound and style.
Join Jeff Engholm, Muggsy Lauer, Nathan Nesje, George Maurer, Scott Chabot, and Erin Vork for the epic journey of Crosby Stills Nash and Young's "Deja Vu" all over again!
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Sat22Apr20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Crystal Phoenix Belly Dance returns to the State Theatre! Crystal Phoenix and guest dancers present a family-friendly show of exuberant dancing infused with storytelling. Crystal Phoenix Belly Dance is an American Belly Dance Performance Company that blends the ancient and beautiful dances of Egypt and the Middle East with popular American as well as Middle Eastern music. East meets West with Crystal Phoenix Dance Company!
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Sat29Apr20237:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDTZumbrota State Theatre
"The music of John Denver is timeless and well known. The "Tribute to the Music of John Denver" by the Layne Yost Group is a faithful performance of songs and stories that capture and pay homage to the music and the man. A wonderful show that will take you back and remind you of simple things that remain true."
Jon Shimoda on bass and Carol McDowall on fiddle accompany Yost’s pure vocals and guitar playing in this homage to the music and the man. They capture the simple soul of Denver's music. Woven within the music are stories that give insight into Denver's life and legacy.
Denver is best known for songs like, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” along with other hits. A common theme in his lyrics was his enjoyment of the natural world. He was one of the most popular and best-selling acoustic artists of the 1970s, and his songs were hits on several charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, country and western, and adult contemporary. He earned four platinum albums and 12 gold albums during his career.[read more…]
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Fri02Jun20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Sat03Jun20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Sun04Jun20232:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Fri09Jun20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Sat10Jun20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Sun11Jun20232:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another[read more…]
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Sat30Sep20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
The R.D. Olson Blues Band brings high energy Blues to fill your soul and move your feet! His new album is titled "Born In The Country".Ticket Link
$25 in advance, $28 a the doorR.D. Olson was born and raised in Zumbrota, MN on a small 140-acre farm just a few miles from downtown Zumbrota. Olson's family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in the early 1980s.[read more…]
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Sun01Oct20231:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
From the filmmaking duo who created Visions of Home (featuring Heather Neill) and A Painter Who Farms (featuring Allen Whiting), comes The Power of Stone, a documentary film featuring island artist Lew French premiering at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s 9th annual Documentary Week Festival.About the film: The Power of Stone offers a glimpse into the life of the renowned stone artist, Lew French, during the time he was working to create the Rose Styron Garden for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. At first, Lew French appears as unyielding as the granite he works with, but beneath this artist’s rigid exterior is a deeply spiritual soul. Though he wakes up at 4 am to meditate every day, Lew struggles to quiet his mind. In stone, Lew finds that which he longs for: stillness. As one friend put it, “Don’t be tricked by the idea that he’s a stone mason. He’s sort of a philosopher, artist, spiritual guide who’s working with stone.”[read more…]
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Sat07Oct20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Minnesota’s premier Neil Young Tribute Band at the Zumbrota State TheatrePowderfinger gets “Into the music of Neil Young” featuring Al Neff, DJ for the radio series, “Into the Music” as heard on KRPR, 89.9. Al Neff will tell the compelling stories behind the amazing music of Neil Young. Going back to the early years of Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, Crazy Horse, and beyond. Just like Al’s “Into the Music” radio show, but with the music performed live by Powderfinger![read more…]
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Fri13Oct20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
The Johnny Rogers Show, Buddy & Beyond, The History of Rock-N-Roll, will pay tribute to such artists as Buddy Holly, Elvis, Roy Orbison< Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, and many more.Johnny is the most versatile performer in America today. He has played for the last four US Presidents. He was voted best of show two years in a row in Branson Missouri. In September 2016, he was inducted into the Iowa Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame. He was voted the most versatile artist in Nashville at the Josie Radio Show award program. Johnny performs all over the United States and Europe. He is an outstanding musician who can also pull off guitar licks that would make Jimi Hendrix and Prince proud. Many fellow musicians consider him a[read more…]
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Sat21Oct2023
Internationally acclaimed pianist, vocalist, and Kawai-endorsed touring artist Phil Thompson performs a night of Billy Joel and Elton John’s biggest hits along with special guest Scott Dorff on saxophones. Sing along to all your favorites including “Bennie & The Jets”, “Your Song”, “My Life”, “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”, “Rocket Man”, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Movin’ Out”, “Daniel”, “New York State of Mind” and of course no piano-hits show wouldn’t be complete without “Piano Man”! -
Sat04Nov20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
World According To Garth is a full 90-minute tribute to Garth Brooks, unlike anything you have ever seen before. Incorporating state-of-the-art lighting and effects such as thunder, lightning, fire, and rain, coupled with Christopher Seebeck's spot on Garth Brooks voice, precision mannerisms, his endless passion and energy that recreate all of the emotions you feel being in the audience at a GARTH BROOKS concert. Experience this "Premiere" GARTH BROOKS tribute production for yourself.Website: https://www.worldaccordingtogarth.com
Photos: https://www.worldaccordingtogarth.com/photos
Videos: https://www.worldaccordingtogarth.com/video
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Sat18Nov20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
DISCO KINGZ--THE ULTIMATE DISCO EXPERIENCE takes you on a magical history tour of the disco era!So much has changed since ‘disco fever’ ruled in the 1970s, but one thing absolutely remains: disco’s infectious feel-good happy music brings on a seriously fun disco party! DISCO KINGZ – THE ULTIMATE DISCO EXPERIENCE brings out that fun all over again to people of all ages.
Disco Kingz consists of 12 multi-talented musicians from around the country, including a 3-piece horn section, multiple lead singers, and even a disco dancer! This unique, 90-minute, high-energy show features an electrifying light show, costumes, and choreography true to the era, [read more…]
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Sat25Nov20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Jingle All the WayA collection of Christmas cheer hosted by Lori and Ronda
Join hosts Ronda Anderson-Sand and Lori Rauen for an evening of Christmas Cheer! Ronda and Lori have brought their friends together to write sketches, perform music, and bring tons of fun to the State Theatre's stage in Zumbrota.
Jingle All the Way is directed by Emily Haugen and Heather Hauser
Featuring an amazing lineup of local talent!
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Sun26Nov20232:00 PMZumbrota State TheatreJingle All the Way
A collection of Christmas cheer hosted by Lori and Ronda
Join hosts Ronda Anderson-Sand and Lori Rauen for an evening of Christmas Cheer! Ronda and Lori have brought their friends together to write sketches, perform music, and bring tons of fun to the State Theatre's stage in Zumbrota.
Jingle All the Way is directed by Emily Haugen and Heather Hauser
Featuring an amazing lineup of local talent!
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Sat02Dec20237:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Becky Schlegel & The High 48s Bluegrass Band are teaming up for Christmas!Together, they are heralding in the holidays with high-energy bluegrass music and angelic, soulful singing. Expect stunning gospel harmonies, traditional and old-time Christmas carols, holiday good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, and mandolin.
Come join us as we celebrate the holiday season in Bluegrass Style!
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Fri08Dec20237:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
Local sponsors:
DWELL Local and Wild Ginger BoutiqueThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Sat09Dec20232:00 PM Zumbrota State Theatre
Local sponsors:
Tranquility Barn Salon and Spa and Old Soul Vintage BoutiqueThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The events at ZAAC are supported by memberships and volunteers.
Great art and music and writing and theater can happen anywhere … even in a small community like Zumbrota and the surrounding area. Come visit. Get involved. Email info@zaac.org to inquire about memberships, volunteering, and Board of Directors applications. We guarantee you’ll be surprised and rewarded!
Our Mission Statement
The Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) is a non-profit whose purpose is to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation for the arts through education programs and arts-related activities, to cultivate area talent by providing opportunities for exposure, and to cooperate with other organizations that share a similar purpose.