Arts & Culture

GalleriesMuseumLanesboro is alive with the arts and history.

Take in a spirited comedy or stirring drama in a state of the art theater, view work by talented regional artists and attend a lively gallery opening.  You can catch a live music concert or unique film event, visit history museums, or delve into genealogy.

Lanesboro is fortunate to have galleries and studios where you can see locally produced art, and even participate in creating your own works. The Lanesboro Arts Center is the heartbeat of the local visual arts community, contributing to Lanesboro’s status as one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America.”

TheatresVisit the Historic St. Mane Theatre for quality entertainment including music, dance, lecture, stage productions and Lanesboro’s home-grown Over the Back Fence Live Radio Show.

No trip is complete without taking in some captivating theater at Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre.  Since 1989, the professional artists of the Commonweal have brought to life soulful stories told with honesty and creativity. Receive a star treatment with a Commonweal Theatre Backstage Pass for Family Fun or Date Night!

Strolling down the streets of Lanesboro is like taking a step back in time. Visit Lanesboro’s local history museum to have unhurried conversations with friends old and new.

Immerse yourself in Lanesboro’s arts and culture and see why Lanesboro was named the “quirky crossroads of the arts and outdoors” by Minnesota Monthly.

 

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Commonweal Theatre Company

Commonweal Theatre Company

208 Parkway Ave N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2525

Email: info@commonwealtheatre.org

Website: www.commonwealtheatre.org

Rates: Tickets $30/person
Hours: Curtain Time: Evenings 7:30 pm, Matinees 1:30 pm

Drama unfolds where the Root River bends. Since 1989, the region’s only professional producing theatre company has enriched the common good through actor-based storytelling which is both transcendent and relevant.

Crown Trout Jewelers
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Crown Trout Jewelers

107 Parkway Ave N PO Box 96

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-3078

Email: crowntro@acegroup.cc

Website: www.crowntrout.com

Hours: Wed - Sat 10-5

Lanesboro's premier jewelry Store for over 17 years. Award winning jewelry designers Liz Bucheit and Michael Seiler specialize in custom design, jewelry repair services and classes.

Frank Wright, Spoonmaker

Frank Wright, Spoonmaker

106 Coffee St E

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-3376

Email: fwright@acegroup.cc

Website: bullishonrhubarb.blogspot.com/

Hours: Thurs-Sat:10-6, Sun:10-4. Other times, call my cell: 507-467-3376.

My wooden spoon-making business began in 1992 and will end on Dec 5, 2013 at 8:52PM, my 65th birthday. Yikes, that’s 21 years already! Hope you get a chance to stop by before I throw in the shop towel. If you have Frank Wright spoons in need of rejuvenation, just bring them by or send them in. No charge. I’m happy to do it. Thank you spoon customers and spoon shop fans for your patronage and good will. If you want to visit at times other than those posted, call my cell 507-467-3376.

Lanesboro Arts Center & Art Lofts Lodging
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Lanesboro Arts Center & Art Lofts Lodging

103 Parkway Ave N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2446

Email: gallery@lanesboroarts.org

Website: www.lanesboroarts.org

Rates: FREE
Hours: Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm

Two galleries featuring work by 80+ artists -- painting, photography, wood, metal, glass, ceramic, fiber, jewelry . . .

Lanesboro Community Theater

Lanesboro Community Theater

206 Parkway Ave N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Email: bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com

Website: http://lanesborocommunitytheater.blogspot.com/

Hours: Seasonal Productions

The Lanesboro Community Theater (LCT)’s mission: To provide community-building opportunities in the performing arts while promoting educational experiences.

Lanesboro Historical Museum

Lanesboro Historical Museum

105 Parkway Ave S

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2177

Email: lhpa@acegroup.cc

Hours: Fri-Sun 1 - 5 pm

The museum has a wonderful collection with three floors of exciting exhibits including: bridal room, school room, military room, etc. Donations welcome.

Lanesboro Local Marketplace
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Lanesboro Local Marketplace

207 Parkway Ave N (downtown, across from theatre)

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2944

Email: info@lanesborolocal.org

Website: www.lanesborolocal.org

Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

Rediscover local flavor with grab-and-go treats and trail food, locally sourced dairy, bread, lefse, meat, eggs, honey and fresh produce. Find locally handcrafted jewelry, fishing gear, quilts and home goods, plus essentials for campers and travelers.

old bank ART gallery

old bank ART gallery

620 Main St A

Whalan, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2535

Email: oldbankart@gmail.com

Hours: Sat - Sun 10 - 5 Mid-May - Oct

Gallery is open weekends and upon request. Join us for our Grand Opening June 22. Visitors are able to use highway 16 for the 5 miles from Lanesboro.

Peterson Creative Photography & Design

Peterson Creative Photography & Design

30601 Grouse Rd

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-421-9906

Email: sarah@petersoncreative.net

Website: www.petersoncreativephoto.com

Hours: Year round by appointment.

Quality photography for children, families, seniors, events, weddings, and businesses. Also offering affordable communication tools to local businesses, including websites, brochures, business cards and more.

Potiche Pottery and Gifts

Potiche Pottery and Gifts

113 Parkway Ave N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2929

Email: potiche@acegroup.cc

Website: www.potichepottery.com

Hours: Thur - Sat 10 am - 5 pm

Create something special in our Paint Your own Pottery Studio. Walk in's always welcome, or book your party today. Also,browse our unique & wide selection in our gift shop.

St. Mane Theatre

St. Mane Theatre

206 Parkway Ave N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Website: www.lanesboroarts.org

Hours: Radio Show & Year Round Programming

Lanesboro's historic St. Mane Theatre hosting year round entertainment, theatre, music, lecture and multiple uses.

Stone Mill Hotel & Suites
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Stone Mill Hotel & Suites

100 Beacon St E

Lanesboro, Minnesota, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-8663

Email: stonemillsuites@hotmail.com

Website: www.stonemillsuites.com/feedmill

Hours: Anytime the Front Desk for Stone Mill is Open

The ART AND CRAFT GALLERY located at Stone Mill Hotel& Suites in Historic Downtown Lanesboro, MN offers unique handmade items from talented artisans who make their unique creations from home. Be amazed and inspired by high quality products made mostly in the region. If we find a handmade product made out of the region, it unquestionably will be made in the USA. Items showcased and available for sale.

Windy Mesa Jewelry and Art

Windy Mesa Jewelry and Art

102 Parkway N

Lanesboro, MN, 55949

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Phone: 507-467-2198

Email: dlapplen@rocketmail.com

Hours: Sat 11 am - 5 pm

We are a retail store that specializes in Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Jewelry and Art. We have been in operation 16 years.

Peterson - 13 Miles

Peterson Station Museum

228 Mill St

Peterson, MN, 55962

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Phone: 507-895-2551

Email: johndar@acegroup.cc

Website: www.petersonmn.org/museum.html

Hours: Open most days May 1 to Sept 31

The museum began as a completely restored historic railroad depot dedicated to preserving the heritage of this community and the surrounding area. An annex had to be built in 2001 to house the expanding collection: over 2500 indexed photos, business advertising and memorabilia, help with genealogical requests that pertain to this area, military displays, many items used by the depot/railroad, and much more.