Continental Ballet Company presents Giselle at Bloomington Center for the Arts' Schneider Theater.

This romantic two-act ballet with music by Adophe Adam tells the story of the young peasant girl Giselle who is betrayed by her lover, a nobleman in disguise. She dies of a broken heart and joins "The Wilis", a ghostly group of brides-to-be that lure men to their deaths by forcing them to dance endlessly. 

In the end, true love and forgiveness prevail as Giselle chooses to protect and save the life of her lover.

Performance Schedule

• March 14, 7:30 p.m. 
• March 15, 3 p.m. (canceled)
• March 21, 3 p.m.
• March 22, 3 p.m. 

Buy Tickets

Adult $32 | Senior (60+) $27 | Student $27 | Youth (13 and under) $17 
All fees included.

Presented as part of the Bloomington Center for the Arts Performance Series. 

Join fellow storytellers for a day of stories, sharpening and gaining skills, and building relationships at StoryFest 2026.

This annual all-day event presented by Story Arts of Minnesota includes workshops, community showcases, performances, resource tables and activities for all ages.

• Schedule: See the full schedule on the StoryFest 2026 website. 
• Fee: FREE! 
• Registration: None required. 

Date Change: StoryFest was originally scheduled for March 28, but was rescheduled to April 4. All other details remain unchanged. 

Questions? Email StoryFest planning committee chair Pam Schweitzer at storyartsmn@gmail.com.

Whether you are an expert gardener or just beginning, this FREE plant exchange is an opportunity to donate, exchange, or adopt indoor, outdoor, and vegetable plants. 

• Event takes place indoors. Participants should use the north lot for parking and loading/unloading plants.  
• Enter from Logan Avenue just north of the Animal Shelter. Watch for signs to guide you. 

Hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s Garden Club.

Have questions or need more information? 
Call 952-563-4944 or MN Relay 711

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please keep an eye out for the invasive jumping worm before bringing plants to the plant exchange. Soil that resembles coffee grounds is an indicator of jumping worm presence.

Visit the jumping worm and bare-rooting demonstration/education table for more information. 

Join us for a free business clinic this March. Business advisors will be on hand to review your business information, answer your questions, and help you maximize your chances of securing grant funding. This clinic is focused on helping small businesses navigate the financial impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement actions. Learn about the Small Business Assistance Grant Program and get one-on-one guidance on how to apply.

This clinic is at the Penn Lake Library. To see other locations and dates, please visit blm.mn/business. 

Registration

Walk-ins are welcomed, but registration is strongly encouraged.

Join us for a free business clinic this March. Business advisors will be on hand to review your business information, answer your questions, and help you maximize your chances of securing grant funding. This clinic is focused on helping small businesses navigate the financial impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement actions. Learn about the Small Business Assistance Grant Program and get one-on-one guidance on how to apply.

This clinic is at the Oxboro Library. To view other locations and dates, please visit blm.mn/business 

Registration

Walk-ins are welcomed, but registration is strongly encouraged. 

Join us for a free business clinic this March. Business advisors will be on hand to review your business information, answer your questions, and help you maximize your chances of securing grant funding. This clinic is focused on helping small businesses navigate the financial impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement actions. Learn about the Small Business Assistance Grant Program and get one-on-one guidance on how to apply.

This is clinic is taking place at the Nine Mile Brewing Company. Visit blm.mn/business for more dates and locations. 

Registration

Walk-ins are welcomed, but registration is strongly encouraged.

Taste a variety of 19th century candies that started as medicine and ended up as delicious treats. 

Learn about the evolution of these American confections. Some are so familiar you’ll be surprised they date from long ago. History never tasted so sweet. 

Free program and candy samples!

No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

blm.mn/pondhouse

Ask about Pond House tours.

Do you need some inspiration to start your spring cleaning? 

Visit the historic Pond House and make an old-fashioned round whisk broom to take home! 

Early Minnesota settlers made their own brooms out of broom corn, and you can too. Broom-making materials will be provided while supplies last.

Free program. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

While you're there, ask about house tours.

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Use a rope-making tool to fabricate your own section of rope. 

Handle a variety of ropes and learn from Miles Jewell about the plants used to make them. 

Watch a video about tying handy knots and then practice with your new rope!

Free program for all ages. Materials provided. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

blm.mn/pondhouse

Ask about Pond House tours.