arts

The arts and entertainment industry continues to feel the strain but on by the coronavirus.

While the Paramount Theatre has remained closed to live audiences since the middle of March, the stage has not sat entirely empty this summer.

The Paramount Center for the Arts has received a $2-million donation from the Gorecki family.

Take a stroll through downtown St. Cloud and enjoy some beautiful artwork created by Minnesota artists.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is making it part of its mission to get kids more involved with the arts. The organization received a $15,000 grant from the Mardag Foundation to grow their Youth Arts Initiatives through spring of next year.

There is "substantial doubt" about the Rochester Art Center's ability to continue operating after a recent audit of its 2014-2015 finances.

A breakfast was held Friday for over 200 GREAT Theatre supporters for a special announcement.

A Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and "this thing that tells time" is at the top of 9-year-old boy's Christmas list.

You will not be bored around Central Minnesota this weekend with all the fun things to check out. Enjoy a special evening at the Paramount Theatre listening to originals by Pamela McNeill, start your holiday shopping at the St. Benedict's Senior Community craft sale, rock out with Bret Michaels at Grand Casino, check out the St. Cloud Music Festival and enjoy the talents of a Somali hip-hop group at St. Cloud State University. Read more in The Weekender!

Arts and craft enthusiasts have a new place they can explore. Hobby Lobby officially opened their doors today (Friday). Store Manager Ryan De Vos says the company has waited a long time to be in Waite Park.