Feb 2025 Events and News
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Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM | The Sound of Gospel Music | The Sound of Gospel Music is an exciting, entertaining musical production that chronicles the impact of gospel music on all genres of American music from folk to big band to hip hop. During Black History month 2024, three Rochester community members attended a production of this program in Minneapolis and were inspired to bring it to Rochester. | Mayo Civic Center | ('art', 'NAACP') |
Mar 01, 2025 11:30 AM | Common Cause: Community Townhall (A Private Event) | Directly ask your state legislators what they're doing to improve you everyday life! | Zumbro Lutheran Church | ('diversity', 'housing', 'governance', 'Culture', 'health') |
Mar 01, 2025 12:00 PM | BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO | Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas | Discovery Square 2 | ('diversity', 'NAACP') |
Mar 05, 2025 05:30 PM | Launch Coming to the Table | Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN. | Rochester Public Library | ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') |
Mar 08, 2025 07:00 PM | TaikoArts Midwest | TaikoArts Midwest will perform a high-energy, all-ages event at The Historic Chateau Theatre as the culmination of their week-long Sound School residency. We hope to see you there! | Historic Chateau Theatre | ('culture', 'arts') |
Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM | RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop | In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. | Northrop Community Education Center | ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education') |
Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM | 507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) | The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal. | Empire Event Center | ('compassion', 'faith', 'civic engagement') |
Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM | Student Art Show | Any students in Rochester and the surrounding communities, from elementary age up through college can enter. We welcome all mediums! To submit art for the show: email a photo of your work, title of piece, your name and age or grade (school name optional but encouraged), medium, size, and price (if for sale) to [email protected] by February 25th. You will receive further instructions after submission. 2D art must be framed (unless it’s a canvas) and wired for wall display. Feel free to email if you have questions. No fee for student art! Submit one piece, if there is room multiple pieces will be considered. The Student Art Show Reception is March 13th and is open to all. | Gallery 24, 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW #100 | ('youth',) |
Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM | Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! | Get ready for some Irish magic! ☘️ Join us for this fun family event on March 15th, 2025 from 10am - 11:15am where we will learn local history regarding St. Patrick and the Irish in MN, followed by a family art project based on historic Celtic design. Together you can create your own family monogram inspired by Celtic tradition and imagery. $5 for all participants and FREE for HCOC members. | History Center of Olmsted County | ('youth', 'education', 'community engagement') |
Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM | MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best | This years’ will be super-fun!! Molly Bloom, host for Brains On! will be live in Rochester for a very fun, free, children-and-family-friendly afternoon in Rochester - MPR Connects presents Smash Boom Best live! with host Molly Bloom: A Brains On! | Peace Plaza, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 | ('youth', 'mpr', 'Education', 'community engagement') |
Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM | United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala | In celebration of our founding in 1925, get ready to step back in time to the Roaring Twenties! From live music to themed activities, you won’t want to miss this night of vintage elegance – all while supporting a great cause. | J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester | ('community engagement',) |
Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM | DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit | Mayo Civic Center | ('housing', 'dmc', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
May 07, 2025 08:00 AM | 507 Experience Day | Intentional Conversations that enhance relationships | Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code | ('community health', 'civic engagement') |
Jun 07, 2025 12:00 PM | The Minnesota Juneteenth Experience | Events include: Live entertainment, mini-carnival & Youth Explorations, Health & Wellness Fair | Mayo Civic Center | ('Diversity', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |