Ballet Royale Minnesota has been a premier ballet academy for a decade, and it was started by Denise and Rick Vogt. They are former professional ballet dancers, and they bring their considerable collective knowledge to their school. They focus on health, and they nurture their students as well as teach them ballet. They have classes […]
The South Metro Dance Academy was founded in 2005 by Jeanne Johnson who had dreamed of opening her own dance studio since she was a little girl. She is passionate about dance, and she's enthusiastic about conveying that passion to her students. The teachers have classes for kids as young as 15 months and for […]
DanceWorks Performing Arts Center was founded in 1984 by Anna Proudfoot. From the humble beginnings of a 1,200 square-foot studio, it is now over 14,000 square-foot facility that includes a women's fitness center called HealthWorks. The teachers at DanceWorks are passionate about dancing, and they want to encourage a similar passion in the kids/teens they […]
The Lakeville Art Festival is one of the best arts festivals in the south metro, and it's held in the Lakeville Area Arts Center in the third weekend of September. There are over a hundred artists featured (juried), and the booths are arranged attractively to catch the passersby's eyes. In addition, there are art exhibits, […]
The Lakeville Area Arts Center was opened in 2001, and it is hosted in the former All Saints Church. The All Saints Church was transformed into a topnotch arts facility while retaining the stunning architecture it had when it was a church. Their mission is to nurture creativity in the community in both performance and […]
The Central Park Art Fair is held to showcase local artists and to support the arts in the community. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, and crafts available for your perusal and purchase. It's a great way to find gifts in time for the holiday season while simultaneously supporting the local artists.
Kelley Gallery is was opened in 1985 by Ed Kelley and his son, Don Kelley. They are most known for their custom frames, and they will go to great lengths to ensure the highest customer satisfaction. In addition, they represent several (inter)national artists including Bev Doolittle and Robert Bateman, and they provide corporate design as […]
Cheers Pablo is a place where you can go to indulge in both your love of wine (and other foods and beverages) and painting. The main studio suits up to 50 people, and the second studio can seat 20. The artists who are the instructors are knowledgeable and cheerful, and they are eager to help […]
The Merrill Arts Center was put into motion in 2009/2010 when Dorothy Merrill bequeathed a substantial sum of money to have the center (formally named the Dorothy K. Merrill Fine Arts Center) built attached to the new high school, East Ridge High School. They put on several performances every year, and their past performances have […]
The Minnesota Zoo was opened in 1978 by the State of Minnesota to educate people about the nature around them and to preserve said nature/wildlife. In addition to the exhibits, they have educational programs and conservation programs to protect endangered species. It occupies 485 acres, and it has nearly 5000 animals of 533 species. There […]
Accent Note Studio is operated by Linette Werner from her home and where she gives piano lessons to students across the metro area. She has been teaching for a quarter of a century, and she also teaches for ISD 196 Community Education and frequently guest teaches as well. She is a believer in making learning […]
Betty Jo's Dance Center was founded over four decades ago by Betty Jo in order to share her passion for dancing with others. She wanted to provide a welcoming place for others to learn to dance, and the current staff members are carrying on her legacy. They have classes for all ages, 18 months and […]
