Paradise Center for the Arts

01/18/2025

Give the gift of life by donating blood on January 22 during the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Paradise Center for the Arts between 11am-5pm.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets, or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.

Blood Supply Statistics
- The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteer donors. But supply can’t always meet demand because only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. Each new donor helps us meet patient needs.
- Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood.
- 13.6 million units of whole blood and red blood cells are collected in the U.S. in a year.
- About 45% of people in the U.S. have Group O (positive or negative) blood; the proportion is higher among Hispanics (57%) and African Americans (51%).
- Type O negative red cells can be given to patients of all blood types. Because only 7% of people in the U.S. are type O negative, it’s always in great demand and often in short supply.
- Type AB plasma can be transfused to patients of all blood types. Since only 4% of people in the U.S. have type AB blood, this plasma is usually in short supply.
- Red blood cells must be used within 42 days (or less).
- Platelets must be used within just 5 days.

You can schedule your donation at
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results

01/18/2025

Wow, we are thrilled to start the new year with a SOLD OUT show! Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to experience Feeling Groovy: A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist. Your support keeps the Arts in downtown Faribault MN.

01/17/2025

🚨 Last Call for Tickets! 🚨

Feeling Groovy: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist is TOMORROW NIGHT at 7:30 PM! 🎶✨ You won’t want to miss this unique performance that will take you on a musical journey like no other.

Tickets are almost gone, so grab yours NOW before it's too late! 🎟️

👉 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692
🗓️ TOMORROW NIGHT! Friday, Jan. 17!
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 321 Central Ave. N Faribault, MN 55021

Get ready to feel the groove with the iconic sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, reimagined in a whole new way. See you there! 🎤🎸

01/16/2025

🎭✨ Director Patrick Braucher and the talented cast of Around The World in 80 Days are hard at work bringing this wild and exciting journey to life on the Paradise stage! 🌍✈️ We're beyond thrilled to share this timeless classic with you starting February 14th! 💥

Get ready for a whirlwind adventure full of surprises!

Performances: February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 PM
February 16* and 23 at 2:00 PM
*ASL Interpreted Performance

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—make your plans to join us for this unforgettable ride! You won’t want to miss it!

Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240694&rd=1
Box Office: (507) 332-7372

01/15/2025

Join us this evening, January 15th, at 5:30 PM, to kick off our Arts & Nature membership promotion. You can become a member of both the Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center for just $100, or you can renew your existing Arts & Nature membership. You will save $25 by joining both organizations and supporting arts and nature in Faribault.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcons and River Bend's Animal Ambassadors. Additionally, you can take tours of the Paradise Center for the Arts and view stunning nature-themed oil paintings by Laura Andrews. We hope to see you there!

Please note that the Arts & Nature Membership promotion runs through March 15th.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

01/15/2025

https://mailchi.mp/paradisecenterforthearts/pca-happenings-hojmvus11c

PCA Happenings!

01/14/2025

🎶 T-minus THREE DAYS till "Feeling Groovy: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with A Twist" grooves their way into town! 🎸✨ We can't wait to bring this unforgettable show to the Paradise stage, and we wanted to give a shoutout to the ultra-talented folks who make up the band! 👏

Joining our incredible lead vocalists Barbara Piper and Pauline Jennings, we’ve got an stellar group of musicians:
🥁 Steve Jennings on drums
🎸 Mike Legvold on bass
🎸 Mike Graebner on guitar
🎹 Craig Wasner on piano/guitar/vocals

This enthralling band is pumped to bring their best to the stage, and we hope you'll join us for an evening of music, fun, and pure magic! Get your tickets now before it's too late! 💫 Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692 | Box Office: (507) 332-7372

01/14/2025

Join us for a delightful evening on January 15th at 5:30 PM, hosted by the Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center! We will kick off our Arts & Nature membership promotion during Wednesday's event. You can become a member of both the Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center for just $100, or you can renew your existing Arts & Nature membership.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcons and River Bend's Animal Ambassadors. Additionally, you can take tours of the Paradise Center for the Arts and view stunning nature-themed oil paintings by Laura Andrews. We hope to see you there!

Please note that the Arts & Nature Membership promotion runs through March 15th.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

01/13/2025

⏰ AUDITION NOTICE! ⏰

'tick, tick...BOOM!' presented by Paradise Community Theatre will be holding auditions on February 1st from 4:00 - 6:00 PM & February 2nd from 2:00 - 4:00 PM!

Directed by Will McIntyre
Choreographed by Brianna Bailey

Before there was Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. This autobiographical piece follows Jon, an aspiring composer hitting 30 in the artistic hustle of New York City. Larson’s creation delves into the challenges of pursuing dreams, offering a poignant journey through self-discovery, creativity, and the ticking clock of time. With catchy tunes and heartfelt moments, Tick, Tick… Boom! celebrates artistic passion while reflecting on the universal theme of chasing dreams amid life’s uncertainties.

Audition Info & Materials can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EU-YKcg2rgBEPE80OHV7evRV5HrHGGHN45FQOpPniXE/edit?tab=t.0

If you have any questions, please email director Will McIntyre at [email protected]

01/13/2025

Thank you to Faribault Daily News for the wonderful article! Ticket sales are heating up, so don't wait—grab yours today! Join us this Friday evening at the Paradise for a night of unforgettable music, featuring your favorite hits reimagined in fresh, exciting ways. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! 🌟

Tickets - https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692

Two local women and their band are bringing classic harmonies from the ‘60s to the stage next weekend in downtown Faribault, putting a twist on some of the most recognizable

01/12/2025

🎤✨ "Feeling Groovy: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with A Twist" is just around the corner, and we are SO excited to bring this fan-favorite show to the Paradise! 🌟 Get ready to be blown away by this dynamic female duo, backed by the BEST band out there! 🎸🎶

Here's a special message from Barbara Piper, the other fantastic vocalist who will be taking the stage THIS Friday!

"Returning to the Paradise stage is like coming home, and being able to share our music there will be fulfilling on so many levels. Having performed in and directed shows there, I also saw my very first movie, "Bambi” in this building back in the early 60’s. The Paradise Center for the Arts is a beautiful, vibrant hotspot for the lucky citizens of Faribault and surrounding communities and I will be forever grateful to the progressive minds who set the renovation wheels in motion."

See you there for a night full of music, memories, and magic! 🎤🎶 Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692 | Box Office: (507) 332-7372

01/11/2025

Celebrate with the Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center for an evening of fun and gathering on January 15th at 5:30pm!
The evening will feature:
- Kick off to become a member of both the Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center for $100 or renew your existing Arts & Nature membership.
- Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcons, River Bend Animal Ambassadors.
- Paradise Center for the Arts Tours.
- View Laura Andrews' Nature Oil Paintings.
We hope you'll be able to join us.
For questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

01/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to support the gallery artists! Congratulations to Laura Andrews, Montana Becker, Bob Vogel and Bethlehem Academy Students on a successful opening night. These amazing exhibitions will be up until February 15.

Galleries are always free and open to the public to view during open hours and by appointment. Paradise open hours 12pm-5pm Wednesday-Friday, 10am-2pm Saturdays. To schedule an appointment please call 507-332-7372 or email [email protected]

01/10/2025

Gallery opening reception this evening Friday January 10th 5pm-7pm. Join us in celebrating the featured artists Laura Andrews, Montana Becker, Bob Vogel and Bethlehem Academy students and their work.

In the Carlander Gallery is Laura Andrews; in the Vranesh Gallery, is Montana Becker; in the K&M Gallery is Bob Vogel. Exhibit runs through Feb. 15.

01/10/2025

🎶 We are ONE WEEK away from "Feeling Groovy: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with A Twist"! 🎤🎸 Get ready for a nostalgic night of music, featuring local talents that will blow you away! 🌟

Here's a special message from Pauline Jennings, one of the two spectacular vocalists who will be gracing the stage with us! 💫

"I have been on the Paradise stage only one time - with the Over and Back band - and LOVED it! So I was eager to get booked here with this group. As a performer I can feel the love and energy coming from the audience and audiences around here are so joyously generous. Plus, I really love these timeless tunes and singing them with Barb, backed by this band of stellar musicians, is a true blessing and loads of fun. See you at the show!"

Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening—it's going to be a night to remember! 🎶💖 Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692 | Box Office: (507) 332-7372

01/09/2025

https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/01/09/art-hounds-recommend-still-lives-stained-glass-and-live-jazz

Thank you, Jessica Prill, owner of Fleur de Lis Gallery Faribault for promoting the Paradise's upcoming gallery opening reception on MPR Art Hounds! The gallery opening reception will be held this Friday, January 10th, from 5pm-7pm for artists Laura Andrews, Montana Becker, Bob Vogel, and Bethlehem Academy Students.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.

01/09/2025

🎶 Feeling Groovy: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with A Twist is almost here! 🌟

Calling all Simon & Garfunkel fans—get ready for an unforgettable night of classic hits with a fresh twist! 🎤✨

Join the amazing Barbara Piper and Pauline Jennings as they take you on a musical journey, bringing those iconic harmonies to life in a way you've never heard before! And they’re not alone—Craig Wasner, Mike Legvold, Steve Jennings, and Mike Graebner round out the groovy group, making this a show you won't want to miss! 🎸🎶

🎟️ Do you have your tickets yet? It's going to be a night to remember! 🎟️

Tickets - https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=240692
Box Office: (507) 332-7372