The Weekender: Night of Stars, Jason Schommer, and Getting Ready for Summer

LEAF and St. Cloud School District 742 present Night of the Stars. Local students take their talents to the Paramount Stage in this annual fundraiser for K-12 student activities in the St. Cloud School District. There is also an online auction to support the fundraising efforts. The auction closes on February 25th. Below is a video from last year's "Night of the Stars" performances. To hear more about the program from LEAF Executive Director Bruce Hentges, CLICK HERE. There are two performances to catch the students in action, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $6 for students and children.

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• Friday, February 20th, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 21st, 7:00 p.m.

The College of Saint Benedict and St. John's University Art Department Faculty are presenting their work in an exhibit at St. John's University. Work by Carol Brash, S. Dennis Frandrup, Jim Hendershot, Sam Johnson, David Paul Lange, Rachel Melis, Scott Murphy, Simon-Hòa Phan, Elaine Rutherford, Andrea Shaker, and Joe Singewald will be presented. It includes book arts, ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, video, sculpture, and art historical research.

With Spring Break around the corner the gallery will be holding different hours.

February 28th - March 1st : CLOSED
March 2nd - March 6th : Noon to 4:00 p.m.
March 7th - 8th : CLOSED

There will be a artist reception tonight (February 19th) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with artist talks at 6:00 p.m.

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Where comedy and magic collide, that's The Chipper Experience. Chipper Lowell was raised by circus performing parents, and has been in front of an audience since. He combines stand-up comedy, funny music, juggling, and audience interaction to make a fun afternoon for the entire family. Lowell has appeared on multiple television shows including The Tonight Show, Masters of Illusion!, and America's Funniest People. Tickets are $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, $14 for faculty and staff, and $10 for students and youth.

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• Friday, February 20th, 7:30 p.m.

This comedy is by hit comedian Jason Schommer. The play is about a group of citizens from Small Falls, MN, and takes a look at life in a small Central Minnesota town. With Little Falls, and the rest of Central Minnesota as the inspiration you are sure to laugh at all of the familiar characters seen in the show. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with drinks being served at that time, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.

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• Saturday, February 21st, 7:30 p.m.

The University of Minnesota Stearns County Master Gardeners are getting ready for spring with a gardening seminar. Some topics that will be covered will be annuals, vegetables, plant diseases, starting a garden, and pruning trees and shrubs. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. To register you can call (320) 255-6169. The seminar is being held at the Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud.

CLICK HERE for more information about the Master Gardeners of Stearns County.

• Sunday, February 21st, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.