Edie Schmierbach

Mankato

Writer at Mankato Free Press

features writer, coordinator of history columns

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Exhibits

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

The 410 Project — “When Two Worlds Collide: Exhibition by Hannah Peterson and Jamie McShane” through Saturday at 523 S. Front St. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Arts Center of Saint Peter — Photos by Areca Roe in main gallery and window display of “Creating Peace” a mixed-media installation by Kylee Mack through May 17 at 315 S. Minnesota Ave. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Currents Briefs

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Jazz concert slated April 26ST. PETER — NinetenTones Video Game Jazz Orchestra will perform a free concert 10 a.m. April 26 in the community room at St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St.The six-piece jazz ensemble’s performance will include live drawing tutorials by three visual artists from the Mankato area. Art supplies will be provided. Concert features two traditionsNEW ULM — Two cultures’ music traditions will be blended during a concert 2 p.m. April 27 at State Street Theater, 1 N.
Entertainment Calendar

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

ThursdaySt. Peter Recreation and Leisure Services Department’s Senior Expo: “Smart Healthy, Happy” — 1 p.m., St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St.Minnesota State University’s 2024-2025 Good Thunder Reading Series guest Claire Dederer’s schedule — 10 a.m., workshop, Memorial Library; 3 p.m. craft talk, Centennial Student Union Rooms 253/254/255; reading, 7:30 p.m. in CSU Rooms 253/254/2255; free.
Carnegie featuring art by Leo family

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

MANKATO — Works by a family trio of visual artists is on display at the Carnegie Art Center. Colin Leo not only shares a knack for creativity with his parents, Brian and Judith Leo, the three share a two-story home in lower North Mankato. "It's really interesting to host an intergenerational show," said Charlie Leftridge, executive director of the Carnegie, 120 S.
Tax season winds down for VITA volunteers

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

MANKATO — Today is Tax Day 2025 and some Minnesotans woke up still needing to report their incomes to the state and federal officials. Midnight is the deadline for most to submit their paperwork. Local filing procrastinators may still be able to land a time slot with a trained volunteer who can help get the appropriate forms filled out and turned in to the state revenue department and the Internal Revenue Service.
What's best way for driver to back up vehicle?

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Question: What is a safe routine when backing up and using a vehicle's mirrors in conjunction with its backup camera? Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for emergency vehicles on duty. Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving. If you must back out of a driveway onto a public road, back into the nearest lane and drive forward from there. Never back into or across lanes of traffic unless you are sure it is safe.
Your Weekend

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Egg hunt — 9-11 a.m., North Mankato Taylor Library; free, advance registration required; call 507-345-5120. Egg hunt — 10 a.m.-noon, Hy-Vee, 410 S. Riverfront Drive; free. Mankato Area Zero Waste’s Give and Take Exchange — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., VINE Community Adult Center, 421 E. Hickory St.; opportunity to contribute unwanted items or to pick up free items; for more information, call 507-380-1008. ABBA Drag Brunch — 11 a.m., Circle Inn, North Mankato; $13.43.
Briefs

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Book club starts up SaturdayMANKATO — The first of three sessions in Blue Earth County Historical Society’s newest History Book Club is slated 1 p.m. Saturday at BECHS’ History Center. “To Banish Forever” by Cathy Coats is the featured book for the club’s spring series of activities. The fee is $50 to participate in the series. The second session is planned 1 p.m. May 17. Coats will attend the third session that’s scheduled 1 p.m. June 21.
Entertainment calendar

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Sertoma of Greater Mankato’s Service to Mankind banquet — 6 p.m., The WOW!Zone, 2030 Adams St.; free; attendees may bring donations for Feeding Every Baby. Trivia contest — 6 p.m., The Loose Moose MSU’s production “Cinderella” — 7:30 p.m., Ted Paul Theatre at the Earley Center for Performing Arts; $24 regular, $21 for ages 65 and older, children younger than 16 and groups of 15 or more; MSUTheatre.com.
Currents briefs

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Homeschool choir to performMANKATO — The Mankato Homeschool Choir's spring concert is slated 2 p.m. Saturday at Mankato Christian Academy, 709 S. Broad St.The free concert is a family-friendly event and features 34 young singers. Choir members are homeschool students grades 3-12. Diocese plans Good Friday event NEW ULM — Catholic Diocese of New Ulm Bishop Chad W. Zielinski will lead a penitential devotion, Stations of the Cross, April 18, Good Friday, at the Way of the Cross shrine, 1500 N.