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. 
• 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. 

Out of an abundance of caution due to severe winter weather in the forecast, this event has been canceled. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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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.  

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Craig David has been selected to create a new, site-specific sculpture for the reimagined Bryant Park, 1001 W. 85th St. 

Craig's concept design is titled Canto Mysterium – Song of Mystery. It draws on ancient stone-carving traditions and features large Minnesota stones. The piece is designed to invite visitors to pause, gather and connect with the natural landscape. It includes an equinox alignment that connects the piece to our seasons and place. Learn more about the project. 

We invite the community to an open house to provide input on the final design. Meet the artist and provide nature-themed ideas that you would like to see carved as imagery into the stones. Examples could include flora, fauna, plants, and animals such as birds and turtles. 

Update (3/16/26): The open house will still take place tonight as scheduled.
If you are unable to attend, you can submit ideas through the online form here:
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pl/bryant-park-sculpture