By lmelton on Feb 10, 2010 in Art, Events | 0 Comments
Artistic? We’re sending out applications for Glensheen’s 16th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft. Drop us an e-mail if you’d like one – info@glensheen.org (No kits or molds, please. We like original material.)
Art aficionado? Save the dates: August 14 and August 15, 2010. (Two days this year!)
By lmelton on Jan 6, 2010 in Events | 0 Comments
Celebrate the arts at UMD’s School of Fine Arts “Young @ ART” benefit celebration Jan. 29, 2010 at the Historic Greysolon Plaza Ballroom. 5:30 p.m.
Featuring silent auctions and a live auction, in addition to several performances and demonstrations by the units of the UMD School of Fine Arts: Art & Design, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts Academy, Tweed Museum of Art, Glensheen Historic Estate.
Auction proceeds will benefit SFA general scholarship fund and specific programs.
Tickets are $50 and are available at www.d.umn.edu/sfa or by calling 726-8561.
By lmelton on Dec 17, 2009 in Events | 1 Comment
*Learn the significance of $1.87 at:
Glensheen Holiday Living Literature
“The Gift of the Magi”
Friday, and Saturday, December 18 and 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Details: Glensheen’s famous Christmas decorations are unveiled in December … the perfect background for seasonal living literature. O’Henry’s classic, “The Gift of the Magi” takes center stage and is sure to warm your heart. Event includes tour and refreshments.
Price: $32, $27 for Friends of Glensheen (more…)
By lmelton on Oct 16, 2009 in Art, Creepy Stuff, Events, Geeky, History | 0 Comments
Gather ’round for a spooky reading of “The Monkey’s Paw” at Glensheen on October 22, October 23, and October 24 at 7 p.m. A special flashlight tour of the mansion is included, and the evening concludes with refreshments and a guided discussion of W.W. Jacob’s 1902 tale. $25 – $33. Reservations online or by calling 726-8910.
By lmelton on Sep 10, 2009 in History, Music | 10 Comments
Josiah Grover’s “Glensheen Rap” which he put on YouTube (he is a student guide).
By lmelton on Aug 3, 2009 in Art | 0 Comments
Glensheen’s 15th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft takes place on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More than 80 artists, free admission, free parking, and a free shuttle bus from UMD
By lmelton on Jul 1, 2009 in Music | 0 Comments
Get out your dancing shoes— Glensheen’s Concerts by the Lake started this Wednesday, July 1!
Enjoy toe-tapping tunes from the Jim Melde Big Band on the shores of Lake Superior this week and every week in July: July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are FREE this year. (Don’t forget your lawn chair!)
More information about Glensheen is available at: http://www.d.umn.edu/glen/
By lmelton on Jun 18, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Wednesday, June 24 the publisher and authors of Will to Murder will launch the fourth edition of their book at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate.
Two seatings are being offered at the following times:
First seating 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Second seating 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Each seating is $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. Friends of Glensheen are offered a discounted rate of $15.
Please call (218) 726-8910 for tickets
By lmelton on May 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Glensheen will be offering free tours on Friday, May 22, 2009 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of opening to the public. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m.
Enjoy entertainment and refreshments while you’re on the grounds, 3300 London Road.
