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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at The Little Theatre Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at The Little Theatre Auditorium. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 6:30 p.m.Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-the-little-theatre-auditorium/
LOCATION:Little Theatre Auditorium\, 24 Central Ave E\, New London\, Minnesota\, 56273
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Community Connector Services
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at Community Connector Services. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music at 1:30 p.m.Performance begins at 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-community-connector-services/
LOCATION:Community Connector Services\, 436 Litchfield Ave SW\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Brau Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at the Brau Performing Arts Center\, located in the Willmar Senior High School. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 7:00 p.m.Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-brau-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:Brau Performing Arts Center\, 2701 30th St NE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Spurs Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at Spurs Bar & Grill. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 3:30 p.m.Performance begins at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-spurs-bar-grill/
LOCATION:Spurs Bar & Grill\, 313 4th St SW\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Willmar Welcoming Week Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Willmar along with community partners and sponsors will host the 7th annual Willmar Welcoming Week Festival in downtown Willmar. This is a free event\, and ALL are welcome! \n\n\n\nIt’s a joyful day of food\, music\, entertainment\, and family fun — part of the larger Welcoming Week movement\, a global campaign that celebrates our differences and spotlights what we all have in common. \n\n\n\nThis year\, they’re adding even more opportunities to connect over free food samples from around the world\, activities for kids and families\, cultural performances\, and a new Global Market. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share our stories\, build understanding\, and shape what’s next — together. \n\n\n\nCheck the Facebook event for more information.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-willmar-welcoming-week-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Willmar\, 6th St SW\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rural Voice: Housing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Rural Voice 2026! \n\n\n\nNOTE the updated date of October 6. \n\n\n\nOur conversation in Marshall will focus on housing and its connection to our region’s ability to attract and retain workers. Moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller\, the discussion will bring together local voices to talk about the challenges we’re facing and\, importantly\, the ideas and solutions emerging from rural communities. \n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Doors open\, food will be served \n\n\n\n6 – 7:30 p.m. Discussion \n\n\n\nReception following \n\n\n\nThere’s no charge to attend\, but registration is required. Register online now for Rural Voice
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/rural-voice-housing/
LOCATION:The Upper Room\, 100 W College Drive Suite 300\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258
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SUMMARY:Southwest Roadshow - Willmar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Southwest Roadshow – Willmar!\n\n\n\nMinnesota Compass is all about bringing together local leaders\, organizations\, and residents to chat and make sense of social\, economic\, and environmental data that impacts well-being in your area. \n\n\n\nAt the Southwest Roadshow\, you’ll get a detailed regional dashboard and trends presentation focusing on quality-of-life topics like workforce\, housing\, health\, and economic conditions specific to the Southwest region. You’ll also have the opportunity to share how Compass can better serve your region\, network with local leaders\, and get some hands-on data training. \n\n\n\nThe event is happening on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Willmar Conference Center in Willmar. Best part? It’s free and includes a meal! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nTrends Presentation and Lunch: 1:00-2:00 PM \n\n\n\nCompass staff will share a trends presentation highlighting quality-of-life trends specific to your region\, including workforce\, housing\, health\, and economic conditions. \n\n\n\nListening Sessions: 2:00-3:00 PM \n\n\n\nShare your experience and learn from other local leaders and community members about regional strengths and challenges\, and how Minnesota Compass can better support regional needs. \n\n\n\nInteractive Trainings: 3:00-4:00 PM \n\n\n\nDive into the data with interactive workshops\, hands-on training\, and/or a topical presentation. (Specifics for this portion of the event will be shared with registrants closer to the event date.) \n\n\n\nAbout Minnesota Compass\n\n\n\nMinnesota Compass was developed when leaders from across Minnesota voiced a desire to have credible\, easy-to-access data about their communities. Wilder Research worked with advisors representing business\, government\, nonprofit\, and philanthropy to create Minnesota Compass as a statewide resource for reliable information. \n\n\n\nAt Minnesota Compass\, we compile data and information from reliable sources and make it easy to understand. We track trends and measure progress on quality-of-life measures that are chosen and developed by community advisors. And we help analyze and interpret data so policymakers and nonprofit\, business\, and community leaders can make informed decisions to benefit their communities. \n\n\n\nMinnesota Compass is a project of Wilder Research. \n\n\n\nSouthwest Initiative Foundation is proud to sponsor this event.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/southwest-roadshow-willmar/
LOCATION:Willmar Conference Center\, 240 23rd St SE\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201-4239\, United States
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