Hello friends and art lovers! September is here! This season we welcome the first hints of fall with the return of the Harvest Star 2024 Puppet Parade and puppet building workshops, Little Show on the Crow, and some very special announcements and events. Read on!

 

LTA is participating in this Springboard for the Art's initiative! A collaboration between Fantastic Voyage Improv (Minneapolis) and our own Crow River Players (CRP) True Stories Ensemble, we will make a never-the-same-twice, community-built, open to the public, interactive performance in our respective communities. As part of the CRP True Stories process we gather stories that originate in our communities and create stage performances infused with elements from what we collect. For this project we will do the same, with a focus on gathering stories from our community that are exemplary of the intertwining of urban/rural lives. Save the date: November 22 at LTA -or- November 25 at Broken Clock Brewing, Mpls.

Sept 04 | 6:30 PM Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

Sept 11 | 6:30 PM Bowling for Johns

PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOPS BEGIN!
Join in! Paint, color, paste and sew puppets with professional puppet artists starting Tuesday Sept 10, 6-9pm. Come learn about this year's parade themes and help make the puppets and masks for each section: Winged Creatures, Clouds, Food, Sewer Cats and Connection! This activity is free and open to the public. For details and updates visit our website! Wanna see what its all about? Check out last year's parade in this 5 minute video!

 All ages & abilities invited! September 10-15 & September 17-19: 
Puppet Parade Workshops & Rehearsals.

Cimarròn Batucada (the free peoples drum ensemble), led by John Salgado Maldonado, will be performing in the parade on Tuesdays. It's not too late to join! All ages and experience levels welcome! Email us: hello@littletheatreauditorium.org

Follow this larger than life, community-made puppet parade by foot or view the fun curbside starting at Little Theatre Auditorium to Neer Park! At Neer Park head to the bleachers to see finale Autumn Equinox Water Ballet with Ballet Folklorico de Willmar and Cimarròn Batucada! Enjoy Harvest Star Food, Market and LIVE MUSIC 3pm -10:30pm: Severio Mancieri, Lilywater, Grim Lot, and the Dam Jammers! Click here for details!

 September 20: HarvestStar Table at The Land | 6 PM

$50-$90. Reserve tickets here.

TABLE is not just a meal; it's a celebration of community, culture, and the rich traditions that make New London special. Come and experience the warmth and camaraderie that comes from breaking bread together. Indulge in a delightful culinary experience showcasing the finest local produce and culinary artistry by Krewe Restaurant's Chef Mateo Mackbee. He has crafted a menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of the harvest. As you dine, enjoy captivating performances by talented artists, who will bring stories and music to life, adding a touch of enchantment to this unforgettable evening!

September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Espresso Sunday Matinees | 11 AM-4 PM

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September 21: Harvest Market at Neer Park | 11 AM - 4 PM

September 21: Autumn Equinox Puppet Parade - Downtown New London | 1 PM

September 21: Harvest Star Bandstand - Live Music at Neer Park | 3 PM

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September 27: Karaoke Party | 7 PM 

September 30: Tidlos | 7 PM

*Our ticketed events operate on a sliding scale basis. To learn more about this, please visit our website’s FAQ page here.

There are many ways you can get involved! Little Theatre Auditorium is a gathering of community artists and arts advocates motivated by a belief in art as a catalyst for social movement and a platform for cultural exchange. We are dedicated to equitable engagement in the development, the presentation and the systems of presentation of art in all its forms. Our work is made possible by dedicated artists, musicians, local volunteers, sponsors and individual donors getting together and making LTA a place to gather and share creative, transformative experiences. We recognize our role as stewards of the places we occupy and acknowledge the layers of history integral to them.

Be part of making art an everyday experience in New London by making a one-time donation now or becoming a monthly donor. Find out how you can volunteer or participate by emailing hello@littletheatreauditorium.org or click to donate below!

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