Performing Arts

Please note if there are not a minimum of 20 advanced ticket sales by 48 hours prior to a show performances may be cancelled. GRA seeks to provide opportunities to artists and support them in their endeavors. To ensure GRA can do this attendance at events is needed. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at our upcoming performances! 

Coffee House: Live Music from the 70/80/90s

Friday, February 7th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

This event is free and open to the public. 

Come here your favorite tunes from the 70/80/90s! Tonight GRA will have a coffee bar alongside the GRA cash bar.  Suggested donation $10. 

Michael Shynes

Friday, February 14th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: $25

Ring of Kerry: Farewell Tour

Friday, February 28th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: $20

Drew Peterson

Friday, March 7th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: $15

Drew Peterson is an independent Americana singer-songwriter who has captivated fans across the Midwest for over 20 years.

Peterson has built a unique brand that transcends the genre. With clever, dry humor and thought- provoking lyrics, Peterson’s music is like oil over gravel. Drawing on influences from John Prine, Tom Waits, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, among others, Peterson offers the world upbeat tunes with a soft- spoken gravitas that belies his years. 

LaVerne and the Starlites

Friday, May 2nd

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets:

Church of Cash

Friday, May 16th

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Tickets: $25, Available in late March/Early April

Open Mic Night: First Thursdays Of The Month

 

Join us on the GRA stage for our monthly Open Mic Nights! The area’s longest-running open mic invites you to bring your talent, whether it’s musical, literary, or otherwise. All ages are welcome, & all ages are regulars here at this supportive & enthusiastic session. Bring your voice or instrument ready to plug in and share!

Be sure to check regularly for upcoming events and live performances or follow us on our Facebook page, Great River Arts, for real time updates. 

 Thank you to Five Wings Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Clean Land Water Land and Legacy Amendment for their support. 

"These activities are made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a general operating grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund."

"These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund."