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Located in beautiful downtown Faribault, the Paradise Center for the Arts
offers plays, comedy shows, music, art, and classes. Check out some highlights of the 2019 season!

Cruising Central A reflection by Kathleen Bauer Cap I feel the warmth of a summer evening breeze gently touching my face, softly blowing through my hair as we drive south on Central Avenue. We’re not in any hurry, as we cruise, drivers exchange a nod of acknowledgement and a coy smile from me greets theRead more

Faribault Heritage Days is set for June 13-16 and the city will be filled with fun! Read more

Faribault is home to one of the most renowned woodcarvers in the whole world! Ivan Whillock created his first wood carvings at the age of twelve in his father’s furniture shop. He received his art degree in 1959 and has practiced and studied with master sculptor Angel Lillo, and master carver Eduardo Gutierrez.Read more

Home to Minnesota’s only Heisman Trophy winner! Bruce Smith won the Heisman Trophy in 1941 while playing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.Read more

A.F. built the first wooden framed house in Rice County. The Alexander Faribault House was built in the Greek Revival style in 1853 by Alexander Faribault for a cost of $4000.00.Read more