Entertainment & Activities

Director Brian Brosz was in full body motion as he directed the Crow River Singers in a spirited rendition of “Joy to the World,” during last week’s rehearsal.

It was October 1982 when Waldman House Press in Minneapolis published a new holiday story — “A Christmas Cup of Tea,” by Tom Hegg with illustrations by Warren Hanson.

The Hutchinson Theatre Company has ended its year on a high note. The company’s November dinner theater show, “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical,” has earned the distinction of ... 

Mark July 13-19, 2009, on your calendar. It's the dates for Hutchinson's new folk festival, Riversong.

Celebrate the 71st anniversary of the State Theatre in downtown Hutchinson with its 71-cent movies during the holidays. The schedule features “Shrek the Third,” at noon and 2:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-Nov. 30.

Ho, ho, ho... Santa Claus will arrive at noon Friday, Nov. 28, at the Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S.

Bring a tea cup and celebrate the holiday season with a cup of Christmas tea at Faith Lutheran Church’s “Putting on the Ritz” Christmas Tea from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

From balsam trees to freshly baked cookies and holly berry candles - there are so many scents that can spark our holiday memories.

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension, Hutchinson Regional Office
We all experience some things in life that teach us a lesson. Sometimes the lessons come from making tough decisions; sometimes others teach us the lesson through their actions.

A good lesson sticks with us and we remember the impact of that lesson as we go about our daily activities. The lesson might be to treat others with respect and dignity, it might be to share your blessings with others or it might be to value today since we don’t know what tomorrow holds.

Due to popular demand, the Minnesota History Center will extend its hours to accommodate visitors who wish to see the exhibit "Vatican Splendors: From Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard."