Show Dates:

March 21: Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

March 22: Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

March 23: Doors 2pm, Show 3pm

March 28: Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

March 29: Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Seating is first come first serve. Cash bar available.

About the play: The Mavis Garner Bed and Breakfast is not the sort of place you'd find on a freeway or even a map. That's because they get most of the customers from cars disabled when they hit the pothole on Main Street. Scandal-sheet reporter Arthur Lyman decides to do an expose on the pothole "scam" and checks into the bed and breakfast. During his stay he's fined eight times, dragged across town by the local watchdog and fired from his job. What else could he do but fall in love with one of the proprietors! When his boss shows up and takes over the story, he's treated to scenes from Shakespeare, slipshod seances and a witch who can't keep her hexes straight.  

Saturday, April 12th at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM)

Tickets: $20 General Admission.

1992: Mistakes Were Made!

By Jason Schommer with Michael Shynes and special guest Sam Bondhus! 

The smash hit show of the Minnesota Fringe Festival returns for a special encore performance!

1992: Mistakes Were Made! is an outrageously hilarious and deeply poignant true story of the class geek returning to perform at his 20th high school reunion.  Bullies confronted, memories questioned, old wounds revisited.  What could go wrong?  Stay cool! Don't ever change!

1992: Mistakes Were Made! is a hysterical and poignant comedy in which Jason looks back at high school and how it shapes a person (for better or worse) as they move forward in life.  From the days of being an unpopular kid in school with a rather unfortunate senior class photo to graduating and working in entertainment with the famous in New York City, Hollywood and Vegas.  When Jason returns to his hometown to perform at his 20th class reunion, things take a wildly unexpected turn, and it ends up being an unforgettable night.  1992: Mistakes Were Made! is an unflinching yet laugh out loud funny look at who you were then versus who you are now and how high school lingers for a lifetime, whether you like it or not.  Revenge of the nerd!  A show 33 years in the making! 

Jason Schommer is a standup comedian and storyteller who spent two years as the opening act for comedy legend Louie Anderson in Las Vegas and toured with Louie regularly. Comedy icon Louie Anderson said “Jason is funny, clever, smart, and on his way to the big time!”.  As a stand up comic, Jason has performed all over the USA as well as Canada and for the US Military in Japan.  Jason has worked with such comedy superstars as Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, Night at the Roxbury), Josh Blue (Last Comic Standing champion), Judy Tenuta (Grammy Award Best Comedy Album), and Tim Meadows (Saturday Night Live, The Ladies’ Man).  Jason’s sharp wit and spur of the moment playfulness keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with crazy and absurd “is-this-really-happening” stories to jokes with unexpected twists and turns and off-the-cuff riffs. The laughs come fast and furious as Jason mines everyday life, turning the seemingly mundane and routine into comedy gold.  A regular performer at The Moth, Jason has won numerous Story Slam competitions and was invited to perform at the GrandSlams at The Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul (2016, 2023) and The Guthrie Theater (2018) and at the Pantages Theater (2022).  Jason has been heard nationally on The Moth Radio Hour as well as featured on the podcast.  Jason has worked in New York City for The Rosie O’Donnell Show and has worked behind the scenes in Hollywood as a stand-in for Louie Anderson on the FX television series Baskets.   In 2017 Jason released his first live comedy album “Confessions of a Local Celebrity”.  Most recently Jason went viral on TikTok by starring in a video with Dave Ryan from KDWB and hitting over 5.4 million views.

Michael Shynes is a Midwest born singer songwriter with a Platinum Record in Poland.  Being a self-taught musician from Little Falls, MN, Michael chased an unlikely dream and built a career out of nothing more than pure hustle and soulful songwriting.  While Michael’s music may be difficult to define (often oscillating from Folk to Pop to R&B to Country and then back again), the intent behind it is the unifying ingredient; the unmistakable truth that it never strives to be anything less than genuine and authentic.  Blending shades of multiple genres over an acoustic and full band landscape, his songs are ripe with lyrical depth rarely paired with such mainstream appeal. The thing that seems to separate Michael is unquestionably his vocal stylings. With a range and falsetto that is nothing short of captivating, his acoustic finger picking style acts as the perfect bed of warmth on which his soulful lyrics can rest.  Michael would often get noticed as a strong local candidate to open up for National acts as they came through town, and even ended up on a tour with Platinum Recording Artist Howie Day. From humble beginnings, he has worked to become one of the most sought-after performers in the Midwest and now plays to standing room only crowds.  Michael Shynes recently released the  full length album “FoolHearted” to rave reviews.

Sam Bondhus has been named one of the Deafest Comedians in the Midwest. His physical yet innocent style of comedy caters to audiences young and old. Recently, he was a Finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest. In 2024, he was named St. Paul’s Funniest Person. He was also featured on The Jason Show. His ultimate goal in comedy is to eventually hear the laughter. 

May 2nd

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: $15

Join us at Great River Arts for a musical and comedy performance by LaVerne and the Starlites.  It will be an evening of polka fun!

Select Wednesdays @6pm

$5

Register online here, or call 320-632-0960.

Music & Meditation

What's a sound bath?? A sound bath is a meditative experience where those in attendance are “bathed” in sound waves. Sound waves at different frequencies are used to realign the cells in your body to their natural and optimal vibrational state. 

What do I bring? To prepare, bring everything you need to stay warm and comfy - yoga mat, blankets, pillows. If you prefer to sit, you are welcome to do so. Typically, to fully enjoy a sound bath, one will close their eyes, absorbing the experience auditorily and physically.

Pay class by class orrrrr save BIG when you buy a 10 Class Punch Card or 5 Class Punch Card - (includes all tools, glazes, and firings as well as 10 or 5 lbs of clay. Additional clay costs $1 per lb) Your punch card will be kept at the front desk, making each class check-in as simple as a wave, a smile, and a *click*.

***Work time is Wednesday through Friday 11am-5pm & Saturday 10:30-1:30pm

This program is open to ages 14+ with a class size limit of 8.

Member $15, Non-Member $20.  Pre-registration required. 

Time to work in the studio to practice with clay.  Pinch pots, slab bowls, throwing, ect.  Interested to try clay?  Come in and see what's going on, no long-term commitment. (***this is not a wheel throwing class)

To register call 320-632-0960 or visit https://greatart.org/products/open-ceramics-studio

GRA now offer's a monthly Paint Your Own Pottery class - the first Wednesday of the month. Down in the studio we have a variety of ceramics ready to be painted ranging from $5-$20! Spot reservation is $5 and includes glazes and firing (10 spots available per month).  At the class you choose a piece of pottery out of a variety of pre-made pieces (cost of pottery item not included in reservation fee).

Class Dates: First Saturday of the Month, January 2025-May 2025, 12-1pm.

*This class also doubles as an option to glaze pieces created in -Throwing 101- ie. If you sign up for Throwing 101 in January, and make some pieces you want to keep/glaze, sign up for this class the following month (February in this case)

$250 Support Level

Friday, April 11th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: Advance: $20, Door: $25

Learn more: https://philipdanielpiano.com/about/

Originating from Lincoln, Nebraska, Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer, acclaimed for his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. He holds a graduate degree in Piano Performance from the UMKC Conservatory and an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Hastings College.

While pursuing his education, Daniel uncovered a fervent passion for composing original music. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical luminaries like Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Philip Glass, and Max Richter, he has cultivated a unique musical voice that gracefully merges classical elements, minimalist soundscapes, and cinematic qualities. Daniel’s compositions resonate with both seasoned musicians and casual listeners, creating a profound impact on a diverse audience.

As a composer, Daniel’s primary objective is to create music that elicits deep emotions, fostering a unique connection with each listener. He firmly believes in the transformative power of music and is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community through his work.

Saturday, March 29th, 11-1pm

Start with several polymer clay techniques and then merge them together to make an amazing little flower to hang on the wall. You could make a few small flowers or one larger flower.  Flowers can be from 3 to 7 inches in diameter. You will also get to add some glitter! Yippee Glitter!

This class is open to all ages.  If youth are under the age of 8 an adult must accompany the child. Pre-registration is required.  There is a limit of 15 people for this class. If there are not 8 participants for this class it will be cancelled.