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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/alexandria-farmers-market/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Soul’s Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion\, resilience\, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide\, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism.\n  \nLesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs\, offering a moment of serene introspection. Next the orchestra will premiere a composition by the internationally renowned Minnesota composer\, Jocelyn Hagen. The Runestone Chorale ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus\, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata\, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera\, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida\, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorale. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul\, leaving audiences moved\, inspired\, and uplifted. \nLeonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide \nJules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais” \nLesley Donahue\, violin \nJocelyn Hagen…………………………(Untitled) \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore” \nRunestone Chorale \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata” \nGeorges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen” \nRanda Melhem\, soprano \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida” \nRunestone Chorale \nEric Whitacre……………………………Equus \nGet Tickets HERE.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/souls-inspiration/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Center :: AAHS\, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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