2012 Special Events

Pints & Vines
Second Annual Wall of Wine & Beer
Tasting Event.
Saturday, February 25 at 7pm
$15 for members
$18 for non members

The only event in town where you could potentially Wine a Wall and a Wall of Beer in the same night! Sample a variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews at this not-to-be-missed event. Limited Tickets Available so get them early.

Third Annual Big Hats & Big Hearts
Annual Auction for the Arts and Kentucky Derby Party.

Saturday, May 5 from 4pm-7pm. 
$15 for members
$20 for non members

Join us for an afternoon of food, fashion, friends and fun.  Take part in silent and live auctions and watch the greatest two minutes in sports. Enjoy all the festivities of the Kentucky Derby right here in Paradise.

Fourth Annual Blue Collar
BBQ & Arts Festival
Saturday, August 11  from 10am-11pm
Free and open to the public

Welcome to Faribault, Minnesota’s Biggest Block Party. Located in the heart of The Historic Downtown District, This Free event attracts 1000s from across the region. With 12 hours of live music, Barbecue Completion,  Kids Area, Art Fair, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Washers Tournament and more, The Blue Collar BBQ and Arts Festival is the highlight of the summer.

Festival of Centerpieces
Thursday, November 8 from 5-8pm
Free Open to the Public

Paradise Center for the Arts present the 2012 Festival of Centerpieces. One of a kind, handmade Centerpieces will be auctioned off. Bidding will start opening night, Thursday, November 8th from 5pm – 8pm. The silent Auction will close Saturday November 10th at 11pm during our Evening of Elegance.

Haskell’s Holiday Wine Tasting
Friday, November 9 at 7pm
Free and open to Members Only

Paradise Center for the Arts Board of Directors, and Staff welcome all of its Members to its annual Holiday Wine Tasting. This event is our way of saying thank you for your loyal support throughout the year and your opportunity to order a variety of wines for your upcoming Holiday Gatherings. During this event you will have the opportunity to partake in the Festival of Centerpieces silent auction.

An Evening Of Elegance
Saturday, November 10 at 7pm
Tickets: $25 for members, $35 for non members

Celebrate the Arts with Paradise Center for the Arts and Dance the Night away. This formal attire, black tie optional not-to-be-missed event is a true Elegant Evening out with friends and loved ones. During the night, final bidding will take place on our Festival of Centerpieces Silent Auction.

These activities are made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State’s general fund and its arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.