This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Special Events!
Keep the Arts Alive in Faribault
Your Support Makes It All Possible
At Paradise Center for the Arts, we greatly appreciate and rely on generous donors like you to continue offering high-quality arts programming, performances, classes, and exhibits year-round. As a non-profit, fundraisers are essential to our mission—ensuring the arts remain vibrant, accessible, and inspiring for our entire community. Every gift, big or small, helps us keep the curtain rising!
Friday, October 31st, starting at 7:00 PM
Get ready for a spooktacular night this Halloween in historic downtown Faribault! Join us for the second annual Fari "BOO" Bar Crawl—a hauntingly fun fundraiser for the Paradise Center for the Arts! Registration kicks off at 7 PM at the Paradise, and it's just $12 per person to join the festivities. Between 7 PM and 11 PM, you'll want to visit all four ghoulishly delightful bars: The Signature, Our Place on Third, Boxers, and the American Legion. This is your chance to show off your amazing costume and compete in our thrilling costume contest! Winners will be revealed at 11:30 PM in the Paradise auditorium, with fabulous prizes up for grabs—$500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third! Remember, you must be 21 or older to join in on this frightfully fun event. But the excitement doesn't stop there!
Enjoy a mystical Palm Reader, catch a Scary Movie, and snap some boo-tiful photos at our Selfie Station at the Paradise Center for the Arts. Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of Halloween fun!
Event Sponsors: The Signature Bar & Grill, Our Place on 3rd, Boxer's Bar, The American Legion, Heavy Metal Customs, Faribault Community Coop, Gold Star Manufacturing, Randy's, Cry Baby Craig's and Francis Animal & Pest Control.
Holiday Dessert Auction
Friday, December 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
The Paradise Center for the Arts is excited to invite you to a delightful dessert auction just before "A Very Diva Christmas" concert on Friday, December 19th! Come join us for a cheerful evening filled with holiday spirit and the chance to bid on some amazing homemade desserts!
Our dessert auction kicks off at 5:00 PM and runs will 7:00 PM. During this time, you'll have the opportunity to bid on a wonderful assortment of tasty treats, all generously donated by our local businesses and community members. Every dollar raised will go directly to the Paradise, helping us keep our live performances, visual arts, educational programs, and much more going strong.
This is a fantastic way to start the holiday season and support the arts in our community at the same time! We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, March 20th at 7:30 PM
Grab a date and some friends and get ready to dress your 80s best for a Spring fundraiser to remember--it's 80s Prom Night! Join us for a nostalgic night filled with vibrant music from your favorite decade and party the night away while reliving the iconic styles and unforgettable hits of the past! Embrace the color, hairspray, those cool shades, and the energy of the 80s! We can't wait to see you there!
Admission: Member - $21.50, Non-Member - $26.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Women's Endowment and PCA Endowment Fundraiser:
Ooh La La!! Come to Le Parti for Women Who Care!
Friday, May 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
In the fashion of 100 Women Who Care, your entry to the event is your $100 charitable donation to the Faribault Foundation. Donations from the event will be shared with the Women Who Care Endowment, The Paradise Center for the Arts, and a local nonprofit chosen by the women who attend!
Entertainment provided by Eclipse! Enjoy Divine Divas, a tribute to music's most powerful women!
