Art in Motion open air pavilion with string lights and a band playing at night. The cupola is lit up at the top of the building.

Events

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Sunday Funday with Squid City Slingers
Jun
29

Sunday Funday with Squid City Slingers


Squid City Slingers is a high-energy trio blending bluegrass, folk, gypsy jazz, and rock. Based in Minnesota, they’ve built a strong following in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports with driving stand-up bass, fiery fiddle, and flat-picking guitar. Their mix of heartfelt originals and handpicked covers delivers foot-stomping energy and rich harmonies. SCS has played renowned venues like Bent Paddle, Earth Rider, Broken Clock, Gunflint Tavern, and Mankato Brewery while making waves at major events. In 2024, they headlined Bluegrass on the Black Festival and SquidFest and played the MN Musician Showcase at Mall of America. In 2025, they’ll hit Rhythm of the River Bluegrass Festival and River Falls Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews Festival, expanding their reach into WI, IA, ND, and SD. They also recently opened for Mooncats, a nationally touring bluegrass band from ND. Beyond festivals, SCS plays private events and weddings, with many already booked for 2025. Their upcoming EP, "Harbors & Highways", recorded at Library Recording Studio in Minneapolis, drops in Summer 2025, with their first single, “Feed My Fire,” releasing soon. With new music, expanding tours, and growing demand, Squid City Slingers are on the rise as one of the Midwest’s most exciting new acoustic acts.

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Summer Music Series with OCE
Jun
28

Summer Music Series with OCE

Other Country Ensemble are veteran musicians performing traditional music from the northern Mediterranean region ranging from Spanish Sephardic to Greek and Turkish music, and original compositions inspired by the regions.  They will intermix tales of the history of the music from 700 A.D on and the fusion of sounds that spread through the Mediterranean, as well as the unique instruments they perform including flamenco guitar, oud, bouzouki, bass/alto/concert flutes, bass and alto clarinet, and frame drums, darbuka and various hand percussion."


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Create Paper Dolls with Elizabeth Blackwell
Jun
28

Create Paper Dolls with Elizabeth Blackwell

Come create your own paper dolls this Saturday at Art in Motion! Design your character, color, and decorate as much as you want. Cut out each part and have the ability for your character to move using metal fasteners. We're excited to see what you make and if you'll take your new creation for a stroll on the trail—an activity for all ages. 

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Hops and History: Questionable Medical Devices
May
15

Hops and History: Questionable Medical Devices

Join Laurie Kleinbaum Fink, PhD, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, to learn about the collection of questionable medical devices that form the backbone of a popular exhibition, Weighing the Evidence. Come and learn about the collection, the exhibition that showcases the collection, and how the Science Museum of Minnesota uses objects to engage the public in STEM.
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The BOHO Cafe will have soup and bread available for $7.00.
A variety of drinks (on tap and bottled) will also be available for purchase.
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Event is free for museum members/$7 for non-members

Art in Motion is located at 1400 4th Street in Holdingford, MN

Questions? Contact Caitlin at info@stearns-museum.org or 320-253-8424

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