Chautauqua for Shutterbugs
In honor of Governor Rounds declaration of September as ‘State Photography Month’, we’re bringing a special Chautauqua Series presentation to Madison. Be sure to join us next Wednesday, September 8th, at 7pm, at the Madison Public Library, as we welcome Bob Kolbe and ‘Photographs, A History of South Dakota, 1840-1930′ The event is free and open to the … Read more
Pictured on the Great Plains
Scholar discusses state’s history of early photography Emmeline Elliott That old photograph of Great-Grandpa Olson might hold more family history than you know. Robert Kolbe can help unravel that information during his presentation on the history of photography in the state from 1840 to 1930. Kolbe will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the … Read more
‘No Laughing Matter’, indeed Senator Mundt
From our friends at the Mundt Foundation: Mundt Foundation debuts cartoon collection No Laughing Matter: The editorial cartoons of Karl E. Mundt, an exhibit of cartoons chronicling the life and times of Karl E. Mundt, is on display in the Mundt Foundation at Dakota State University from Sept. 1 through the month of December. The collected cartoons, … Read more
Stained glass scholar discusses Madison windows
Chautauqua Series Summary Emmeline Elliott Dr. Barbara Johnson spoke on stained glass windows Sunday during the Madison Area Arts Council Chautauqua Series at Mochavino Coffee and Wine Bar. This program was made possible by the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Most of her presentation focused on windows … Read more
The same thing we do every night, try to take over the world!
We’re plotting to take over the world. That’s a bold statement to make, yet, now we have just the right tool to make that a reality. The Arts Map, which is essentially a worldwide directory of the arts, is an innovative tool for connecting the arts, artists, and community. It’s easy, it’s quick, and provides … Read more
Join us for a Sunday afternoon Chautauqua…
We love history. We love coffee. We also love a great story. So, when the opportunity to have Chautauqua on a Sunday afternoon came to us, we made it happen. When the idea to bring Chautauqua to Madison’s most popular ‘third place’, Mochavino, we jumped on it. Now, we have a great story about stained glass to share with all of you, over … Read more
Chautauqua Series continues this August
Our popular Chautauqua Series continues this month, as we feature Dr. Barbara Johnson of Aberdeen, and her presentation on the history, process, and stories of stained glass in South Dakota. Be sure to join us on Sunday, August 22nd, as we take Chautauqua on the road to the Mochavino Coffee and Wine Bar in downtown Madison. … Read more
Going back to nature, the original 3rd place
So, where’s Third Place Nights headed this month? We’re headed towards the Maloney Nature Area, which is Madison’s newest nature preserve, which opened this past June. For those who like a little scenery with their art, Maloney features both prairie and woodland trails, with a small pond and gazebo too, for those reflective moments. What a view for sure, and only a … Read more
Stained glass stories of South Dakota
Emmeline Elliott Losing an old family recipe can be devastating. So can losing a secret recipe for stained glass windows. Dr. Barbara Johnson will give a presentation on South Dakota’s stained glass windows as part of the Madison Area Arts Council Chautauqua Series. She’ll speak at the Mochavino Coffee and Wine Bar in Madison at … Read more
The BrickHouse continues to move forward
We like to make things official, often we like a good party too, so it was only natural that when we held our White Night festival last month, that we start with a bang. Our Chamber of Madison ribbon cutting for The BrickHouse was that bang, as we welcomed the community to our new home, … Read more
