MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STORIES OF FIRE

• Oct. 2
• 12 – 1 pm

Color, music and storytelling collide in this performance by the Mankato Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Inspired by vibrant Latino traditions, MSO brings the spirit of orchestra to life in a short performance. Watch a string quartet spark to life with music, meet storyteller August Jeske and join in hands-on musical fun that lights up the imagination.

Cost: Free and open to the public.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

MAKING WAVES: INSIDE THE FOUNTAINEER KMSU RADIO DRAMA TROUPE

• Oct. 6
• 11 am – 12 pm

Discover how our creative community builds entire worlds using only sound. For the past half-decade, the Fountaineers have captivated local listeners with everything from campy horror classics to brand-new original audio plays. Now, they are sharing their playbook with you. Explore the collaborative engine behind community radio drama. There will also be a live performance by the Fountaineers!

Cost: Free for Social & Premium VINE members; $5 for others.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY @ VINE: NOBEL CONFERENCE, THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI

• Oct. 6-7

The 62nd Nobel Conference explores the Mississippi River’s ecological, cultural and spiritual significance, as well as threats including climate change, invasive species and pollution. VINE will host a virtual watch event to view the conference livestreams together.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
9:00 am: Welcome and Nicholas Pinter: “300+ Years of ‘Riparian Consent’: Living with Floods Along the Mississippi”
10:15 am: Nick Estes: “At the Edge of Empire: The Mississippi River, Settler Colonialism and the Oceti Sakowin”
1:45 pm: Solomon R. David: “Ancient Fishes and the Modern Mississippi: Conserving the Past for our Future”
Wednesday, Oct. 7
9:20am: Lisa Schulte Moore: “All Together in the Watershed: Connecting What Happens on Land with What’s in Our Water and What to Do About It and the Legacy of the 1927 Flood”
10:05 am: Ehab Meselhe: “The Mississippi River: A Century of Control, Consequences and the Legacy of the 1927 Flood”
12:45 pm: Beverly Wright: “Troubled Waters: How Race, Class and Climate Intersect Along the Mississippi River”
1:30 pm: Kelly Applegate: “Indigenous Stewardship, Water, and the Future of Resource Decisions”

Cost: Free for Social & Premium VINE members; $5 for others.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

WRITING WORKSHOP: REPETITION

• Oct. 8
• 10:30 am – 12 pm

“Repetition in word and phrase and in idea is the very essence of poetry,” wrote Theodore Roethke. Join Susan Chambers from the Southern MN Poets Society, to explore how repetition can add rhythm and emphasis to a poem. Through studying examples, participants will experiment with repeated words, phrases, sounds and images to discover what repetition can bring to their own work.

Cost: Free for Social & Premium VINE members; $5 for others.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

THE STATE OF AGRICULTURE

• Oct. 8
• 1 – 2 pm

Take an informative look at the current agricultural landscape in our region and beyond. Kent will discuss local crop conditions, the effects of our summer weather and outlooks for the harvest ahead. He will examine the market forces, trends and issues affecting area farmers and rural communities. If you are a lifelong farmer, or just curious about the food grown in our region, get an update on agriculture today.

Cost: Free for Social & Premium VINE members; $5 for others.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

AGEISM AWARENESS

• Oct. 9
• 10 – 11 am

The World Health Organization describes ageism as an insidious scourge on society and up to 93% of older Americans report experiencing some form of ageism. This program will provide a brief overview of different types of ageism experienced by older adults, sources of ageist beliefs and the effects of ageism on older adults. The program will also have an open discussion where attendees can share their opinions and experiences with ageism.

Cost: Free and open to the public
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

MSU LUNCH & LEARN: RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

• Oct. 9
• 11:30 am – 1 pm

Explore the world through food in this hands-on cooking class that celebrates dishes from diverse cultures. Learn techniques, ingredients and traditions while preparing flavorful recipes from around the globe, building culinary skills and cultural appreciation.
NOTE: This is located at MSU Wiecking Center. Parking is limited. We encourage carpooling from VINE. More information on parking is provided at registration.

Cost: $10 for VINE members – Registration and payment due by October 6. 
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

PICKLEBALL CLINIC

• Oct. 15
• 2-3 pm
• Meet at the Picklebarn (90 Power Dr. Mankato)

Join your VINE friends at the Picklebarn to attend a clinic to learn more about the sport. Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.

Cost: Free for Basic & Premium VINE members; $5 for others
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.