“Custom . . . has decreed that we shall wear black, as a mark of respect to those we have lost, and as a shroud for ourselves." - Manners and Social Usefulness, Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood, 1887. Join the Rice County Historical Society for a Victorian Funeral at the Alexander Faribault House on
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“Custom . . . has decreed that we shall wear black, as a mark of respect to those we have lost, and as a shroud for ourselves." - Manners and Social Usefulness, Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood, 1887. Join the Rice County Historical Society for a Victorian Funeral at the Alexander Faribault House on
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Paradise Community Theatre Present: The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland A whimsical romp down the rabbit hole! Join Alice as she discovers a magical land full of zany characters and lots of fun. Don't miss the fun as we follow Alice as she meets the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the rhyming Caterpillar, the outrageous Mad Hatter
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Join the Rice County Historical Society and the Minnesota Lace Society to learn about historic lacemaking! What were the different ways people made lace in the past? What kind of items and designs were made out of lace? The Lace Society will talk for about thirty minutes about lace history with lots of beautiful pictures
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Join hundreds of costumed crawlers this Halloween in historic downtown Faribault for the second annual Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl – a fundraiser for the Paradise Center for the Arts!Registration for the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl begins at 7 PM at the Paradise and is $12 per person. Between 7-11pm, participants must visit all four bars:
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Joseph Hall's Elvis Rock 'N' Remember Tribute Saturday, November 8th at 7:30 PM Joseph Hall has performed all over the world and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has won many awards throughout his career including the “Spirit of Elvis” award and is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, recognized as one of the top Elvis Tribute artists
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Welcome to the wonderful world of mosaic art! In this beginner class, each student will have fun learning the basics of this ancient art form. Students will complete one project: a Mosaic Wall Panel which makes a great gift or can be used as a trivet for your favorite pie or hang on your wall. The
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Come on down and join the Paradise Center for the Arts, Thursday November 20th, from 5pm to 7pm, to celebrate the annual Holly Days Sale! The sale contains beautiful artwork made by local artists, all of which is available for purchase, and makes the most amazing and unique holiday gifts! The Holly Days Sale runs
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Holly Days Opening Reception & Sale Come on down and join us Thursday November 20th, from 5pm to 7pm, to celebrate our annual Holly Days Sale! The sale contains beautiful artwork made by local artists, all of which is available for purchase, and makes the most amazing and unique holiday gifts! The Holly Days Sale
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Christmas with Lorie Line Christmas with Lorie Line Friday, November 21, 2025, 7pm at Paradise Center for the Arts The tradition continues! Lorie Line returns to the stage as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music. This year's tour marks her 36th year of touring. As
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Presented by Paradise Community Theatre: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Directed By Shelley Fitzgerald For 65 years, 'The Sound of Music' has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, the
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Presented by Paradise Community Theatre: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Directed By Shelley Fitzgerald For 65 years, 'The Sound of Music' has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, the
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