Events

Kanabec History Center Events

What's Happening at the Kanabec History Center

Kanabec History Center Cafe
The Third Saturday of the Month (7 to 10 p.m.)

The Kanabec History Center Board of Directors is hosting a new fun event at the Kanabec History Center the 3rd Saturday of the month in the evening from 7 to 10 p.m. Each Cafe has live music, board games and of course coffee and refreshments. No Admission charge for music or to participate in games. The Kanabec History Center is located at 805 West Forest Avenue in Mora, PO Box 113, 320-679-1665, e-mail: center@kanabechistory.org, web page: www.kanabechistory.org.

Garden Tour and Brunch Fund Raiser Sat. July 31

Brunch Served 9 to 11 a.m. Gardens Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Silent Auction!! Bids Close at 4 p.m. Advance Tickets : KHC Members $10.50, all others $12, everyone $15 the day of the event.

The Kanabec History Center is hosting the 10th annual History Center Tour of Gardens and Brunch fundraiser on Saturday July 31, 2010. The brunch will begins at 9 am. at the History Center and will be served until 11 am. the gardens open at 10 am. NEW GARDENS EVERY YEAR!! This is a self guided tour, maps and information packets are given out at the brunch. Until that time the participating gardens are top secret.

Besides the brunch activities for the day include a silent auction of several garden related items, you can phone in your bids through out the day. The auction ends at 4 pm. There will be art demonstrations and art for sale in the gardens along with a display of the artists works at the History Center.

Tickets are on sale now at the Kanabec History Center located at 805 West Forest Avenue in Mora. You can call 320-679-1665 for ticket information.

Summer Lemonade Concert Series

The concerts are all outdoors at the Kanabec History Center with bands appearing in the Sherman Lumber Bandstand just south of the Coin School.Bring your lawn chair and maybe some bug repellent (We do pre-treat the grounds before each concert - but it is Minnesota after all.) The music begins at 7 p.m. and last from 1 to 1-1/2 hours. The Concerts are Free and we have Free lemonade. The History Center also has concessions with pop, root beer floats and bars for sale. (We are not selling hotdogs this year.) The concessions are open from 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. June 17 White Knuckles Bluegrass Band

The White Knuckles Bluegrass Band plays a combination of traditional and contemporary bluegrass numbers. Their range of music runs from artists such as Bill Monroe to the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Occasionally, they will sneak in an old country tune or even come up with a bluegrass arrangement for a Bob Dylan or Eagles song. If you had to choose one word to characterize the White Knuckles sound, it would be Harmony. Two, three and four-part harmonies abound in every number.
White Knuckles has played at many church and festival events around the state. In recent years, they have become quite well known for their gospel music. This group has been together for a number of years and will readily admit to being a true ‘garage’ band. However, the music they produce is far removed from a garage sound. So, sit back and listen, sing along, clap or whistle - whatever your mood dictates. Enjoy the day and good times that this music will bring. And, make sure you stop and talk to ‘the boys’ after the show.

Thurs. July 15 Fiddle Fest Emceed by Paul and Denise Morris

Together Paul and Denise will be emceeing and coordinating the Fiddle Fest Thursday July 15 at the Kanabec History Center for the Summer Lemonade Concert Series.

Paul and Denise Morris are known for the pottery they make at their studio near Ogilvie, but their involvement in the arts also includes music.

Paul plays guitar, and Denise violin. They are active in the music community locally. Paul initiated and runs the third Saturday of the month coffee house jam at the Kanabec History Center in Mora, which is now in its second year.

Denise teaches fiddle to students of all ages and conducts lessons every Tuesday at the Kanabec History Center.

Together they have been playing as a duet and in other groups over the years. They are regular participants in the dances sponsored by Amy Sabrina in Dalbo. They have appeared with the Mad Cow Band and Nobody’s Weddin at the Kanabec History Center.

Thurs. August 19 Northern Lights Bluegrass Band

This local bluegrass band have played several venues around the area as well as many bluegrass festivals throughout Minnesota. They have also opened for Monroe Crossing. The members are:

Bruce Quiggle stand up bass player, he is originally from Hinckley, a retired business owner now living in St. Paul.

Dick Lilienthal A vocalist and guitar player. He is a retired rural letter carrier, father of a daughter and son and grandfather of 5. Lives in the Mora area.

Doug Ewert banjo player lives and works in Cambridge MN.

Mary Campbell vocalist, is office manager for her church, married to fellow band member Rich Campbell they have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren. Mary also takes care of bookings for the band.

Rich Campbell vocalist and guitar player. He is a retired cement contractor.

Mike Nelson fiddle player. This retired school teacher now lives near Duluth MN. He is the father of a daughter and son and grandfather of 5.

2010 Holiday Event Schedule !
Sat. Nov. 13, 2010 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Holiday Gift & Decor Preview in the Kanabec History Center Gift Shop

[Free Coffee & Cookies ]

• New Merchandise - Just In !!
• Pottery • Candles • Books • Baskets
and More
Lingonberries and Swedish Cookies
for sale and to sample

• Swedish Import Items • Dala Horses
• Napkins • Suzanne Toftey Plates,
Tiles, Cups

KHC Gift Shop Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 am. to 4:30 pm. year round.

Coin School Christmas Gift Shop
Dec. 3 thru Dec. 18, 2010

The Coin School Christmas Craft Boutique is open for three weekends Dec. 3 through Dec. 18. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every year the Coin School on the History Center grounds is filled with Christmas crafts by area artists such as candles, stained glass, homemade soaps, jewelry and many other items.

We also invite you to visit the History Center Gift Shop & Antique Nook for more gift items. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round.

Have some coffee and cookies and take a look at the exhibits. FREE Admission
(Receive 10% Discount with KHC Membership Card)

Sat. Dec. 4, 2010
A Swedish Open House
1 to 4 pm. FREE
The Kanabec History Center will host a Swedish Open House on Sat. Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. with a buffet of good things to eat with a Scandinavian flair, like split pea soup, rice pudding, lingonberries, pickled herring, lefse, and assorted sweet breads, coffee etc. There will be a Swedish decorated Christmas tree and hand outs for making some Swedish decorations at home.

Plus you will get a coupon to use in the History Center Gift Shop and the Coin School Christmas Craft Boutique. The open house will take place in the conference room of the main History Center building and is open to the public. It a free no admission charge day so please take time to look at the exhibits besides enjoying the afternoon treat & coffee buffet. It’s all free, however donations are always appreciated.

If you make a Swedish holiday treat we would also appreciate donations of baked goods. They can be left at the Kanabec History Center Friday Dec. 4 between 10 and 4:30 or Sat. Dec. 5 between 10 a.m. and noon.

Sat. Dec. 11 Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Fund raiser.
Advance Tickets Members $10, non-members $12 everyone $15 the day of the event.

Tour area homes that are all decked out, inside and out, for the holiday season. Get some great ideas for your own home. Homes are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER THE HOMES. Tickets can be purchased at the Kanabec History Center.

The day begins at the History Center were you pick up maps for the self guided tour and get some coffee and rolls. Ticket holders also get coupons for discounts at the History Center Gift Shop and Christmas Boutique.

Sat. Dec. 18, 2010
Christmas Bake Sale
10 am. to 4:00 pm.

No time to bake those Christmas goodies?
We have the solution, come to the History Center Bake Sale.
• Cookies • Breads • Pies and more.

ARE YOU A BAKER? Maybe you would like to donate some baked goods to the Center for the sale? Just give us
a call at 320-679-1665 your help is appreciated!

Stop In and Tour the Kanabec History Center Exhibit Hall and Gallery
FREE Admission
During the Holiday Season!!

ATTENTION ALL COOKS !
The Kanabec History Center FAMILY TRADITIONS COOK BOOK is now available for sale at the History Center Gift Shop which is open year round Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more info contact the Kanabec History Center at center@kanabechistory.org

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