Because celebrating the arts won’t fit into just one weekend.
Ashley Wineland at Music at the Mansion Summer Concert Series
Mon Aug 18 | 6-8pm
Location: Hormel Historic Home
The Hormel Historic Home's annual Music at the Mansion Summer Concert Series features free Monday night concerts for the community throughout the summer as part of their music programming mission. On August 18, 2025 the featured musician is Ashley Wineland - a natural force and the epitome of country music! Drawing inspiration from Gretchen Wilson, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert, these trailblazing artists before her have taken part in shaping Ashley. The Hormel Historic Home's Peace Garden gates open at 6pm for food and beverage purchases, which support the preservation and mission of the historic house museum. At 7pm the free concert beings. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a friend! Rain or shine, the event will go on - if moved indoors, into their Carriage Hall Event Center, please still bring your own chair. Celebrate history and music at Austin's beloved historic home!
Poets Open Mic Night
Tues Aug 19 | 6:30-8pm
Location: Outside the SPAM Museum
All are welcome to share their own poetic works or favorite writings. No registration required.
Gallery Show Artist Talk
Wed Aug 20 | 5-7pm
Location: ArtWorks Center 2nd Floor
Join John and Lois Durfey as they talk about the work they did for the Paramount Renovation in the 1990s. See the stencils, samples, and history of how it came together. Just in time for the grand re-opening for the Paramount Theatre!
Highwater Music & Movie Series
Thu Aug 21 | Starts at 5pm
Location: Bandshell Park
An evening event featuring food vendors, live music from Sarah Holdyn and Incognito, and a family friendly movie. Hosted by The Austin Enhancement Group, Inc.
Manic Culture Live @ Dusty’s Alley Party
Friday Aug 22 | Starts at 8pm
Location: Dusty’s Bar & Lounge
Manic Culture’s full band debut, featuring guest performance by Charley Collins! With Cinema 7 kicking things off. Manic Culture is the genrefluid brainchild of Southern Minnesota music producer, Joshua Whalen.
Blair Lawhead Celebration of Music Concert
Sun Aug 24 | 4-5:15pm
Location: Church of Christ: Episcopal Church
Free and open to the public
Blair Lawhead grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and he dominated the New York music scene as a Broadway violinist. This year’s guest is violinist Alan Snow, associate concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra. Alan represents a new generation of elite artistry in the classical music scene. Alan will perform selections from his chamber music albums, “Voices of Mexico’s Past and Present” and “Dialogos”, which explore the rich landscape of classical music in Mexico. The concert will also offer blues, bluegrass and other musical genres.
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