Artists chronicle their chronic illnesses at the Rochester Art Center
Sep. 4—ROCHESTER — Sometimes describing what it feels like to have a chronic illness while navigating daily life, the U.S. health care system and other challenges defies words.
For a new show at the Rochester Art Center, 13 Minnesota artists have put their experiences into art as part of a group exhibition called "Chronicles of the Chronic."
The gallery opened Sept. 2, 2023, with an opening reception scheduled for this Sunday, Sept. 10.
Zoe Cinel, Rochester Art Center curator, selected eight artists for the exhibit and the remaining five were chosen through a juried process from a pool of 81 applicants.
Featured artists include Anna Cowley Ford; Anna Hite; Benjamin Merritt; Ezra and Noah Benus;
Drew Maude-Griffin;
Emma Jones; Emma MacLean; Jennifer Bastian; Kym McDaniel; Lauryn Youden; May Ling Kopecky and Weng San Sit.
Chronicles of the Chronic opening reception
When: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10.
Where: Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE.
How much: Free.
ROCHESTER — An impressive live music lineup pairs well with an equally impressive rare beer release lineup for Foragerfest 2023, Forager Brewing Co.'s annual anniversary celebration.
The first beer release and the first band both start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Kiss The Tiger headlines the six-band bill while a barrel aged version of Forager's sought after Pudding Goggles dessert stout headlines a lineup of aged and rare beers the brewery is releasing throughout the day.
Rochester's Loud Mouth Brass opens the music at 10 a.m. followed by Sheep for Wheat; Land at Last; Thomas & The Shakes; Luke Hendrickson & The Crop Circles and Kiss The Tiger.
Five different barrel-aged and specially conditioned beers will be released for sale throughout the day. Quantities will be limited.
Foragerfest 2023
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9.
Where: Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW.
How much: Free.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free entrance to state parks and recreation areas Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
The DNR is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas as one of its four day "Free Park Days" this year.
Whether people want to hike, swim, climb or camp, most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. The DNR's
park finder site
can help people find parks for their choice recreation.
BYRON, Minn. — Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo hosts a butterfly tagging event Saturday, Sept. 9. A park naturalist will demonstrate catching and tagging the monarchs as they embark on their journey toward Mexico.
Monarch tagging at Oxbow Park
When: Meet at the Ox bow Park nature center at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9.
Where: Nature center at Ox Bow Park, Byron.
How much: Free.
MANTORVILLE, Minn. — Mantorville, Minnesota, hosts the annual Marigold Days festival beginning Friday, Sept. 8. The weekend-long event features flower shows, a quilt show, a flea market, ice cream and pie socials and live music. Events are happening at various venues throughout the weekend. A full schedule is available at
The Big Iron truck show and the Kasson Kabin Fall Junk Sale are a couple of festival highlights drawing visitors and treasure hunters from around the region.
Every Nook N' Cranny's Kasson Kabin Fall Junk Sale
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9.
Where: Nook N' Cranny, Kasson, Minnesota.
How Much: Free.
ROCHESTER — Pooches and their people are invited to the third annual Pup Cup at Little Thistle Brewing Co. The event features a dog show, vendors, friendly competitions with prizes and a day of dog-centered activities.
Third annual Pup Cup
When: Noon, Sunday, Sept. 10.
Where: Little Thistle Brewing Co., 2031 14th St. NW.
How much: Free.
