April’s Songwriters Showcase shares the original music of singer songwriters Frankie Joe and Parry Lamont

Frankie Joe is a unique singer/songwriter with a craft based in the more than two hundred years of river culture within the mid-west Mississippi River basin. With an Ozark accent, Frankie Joe weaves story and song together including a very entertaining twist.

Parry Lamont brings the wide-open skies of his Minnesota roots to life with music shaped by journeys through Seattle, Chicago, and New Orleans. Raw, honest and deeply lived-in, his songs carry grit, tenderness, and stories that linger – reminding us that our hopes, heartbreaks and humanity are worth singing about.

Refreshments available – Free to attend – Donations appreciated!

Special thanks to sponsors Mark and Mary Ellen.

Looking for pre-owned / gently-loved original artwork? Look no further!

If you’re in the market for unique pieces to refresh your space, this is the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind art at affordable prices while supporting the arts: a portion of every sale supports the Center’s programs!
Sale runs through May 17, 2026

Join Scott Rische’s Open Mic every Sunday at the Grape Escape.

Held each year on the last Saturday in April, this worldwide event invites people of all ages and experience levels to gather and practice Tai Chi and Qigong—often described as “meditation in motion.” The day is designed not as a performance or competition, but as a shared experience centered on calm awareness and well-being.

Galena-based instructor Amy Alderman will lead a gentle qigong and simplified tai chi form, which will be free and open to the public.

Instructor Erin Weirup. This beginner-friendly class breaks a seemingly complex painting into four simple steps, with relaxed breaks and fun, wine-inspired icebreakers along the way. Participants can also explore a few wine variations using lighter colors while following the same easy process.
Must be 21 or older. Sponsored by Massbach Ridge Winery.
Workshop fee: $40
Includes all materials, wine, non-alcoholic beverage options, plus snacks.

Join Scott Rische’s Open Mic every Sunday at the Grape Escape.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson face-off against their most cunning adversary yet – Professor Moriarty. Packed with clever twists, disguises and suspense, the play follows the famed detective duo as they unravel a web of deception that stretches from London drawing rooms to the cliffs of the English coast. Expect edge-of-your-seat intrigue, laugh-out-loud moments, and a showdown worthy of Holmes’ greatest foe.
Sponsored by Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa; Baranski, Hammer, Moretta and Sheehy Architects; and Apple River Well and Pump.