PRESENTER SERIES
A cornerstone of our season, bringing a dynamic lineup of regional & professional artists to our community.
The Presenter Series is a cornerstone of our season, bringing a dynamic lineup of regional and professional artists to the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage. Each year, we present high-quality performances featuring talent from larger Midwest cities like Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Past artists such as Kat Perkins, Tonic Sol-Fa, Mick Sterling, Lorie Line, Monroe Crossing, Michelle Foster, the Looney Lutherans and Davina & The Vagabonds have all captivated our audiences right here in Pipestone.
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These performances do more than just entertain—they help build a vibrant, culturally rich community. The arts have a profound impact on the place we call home. They inspire creativity, foster connection, and bring people together across generations and backgrounds. A thriving arts scene also supports the local economy, drawing visitors who shop, dine, and explore while attending events, which in turn supports small businesses and promotes community pride.
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Support from our Underwriters plays a crucial role in making this line-up possible. Because of your generosity, we are able to keep ticket prices affordable and accessible, ensuring that more people in our community can experience the joy and inspiration that the performing arts bring. Your investment doesn’t just fund performances — it strengthens the cultural and economic fabric of Pipestone.
Recent Presenter Series Events at the PAC
2018
7th Avenue Band, The Looney Lutherans, Kat Perkins, Indigenous, Daryl Stevenett, Gary Randall, Six Appeal Vocal Ensemble
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2019
Tonic-Sol-Fa, Coyote Wild, Machinery Hill, Riverblenders Barbershop Choir
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2020
The Holy Rocka Rollaz, Comedian Tommy Ryman
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2021
Ring of Kerry, PRINCE Tribute, Ladies of the 80's, The Holy Rocka Rollaz
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2022
Comedian Mary Mack, The String Showdown, Doug Nash & Penny Gilley, Monroe Crossing, Mick Sterling
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2023
Seraph Brass, Doug Nash, The Looney Lutherans, Dennis Warner, Davina & The Vagabonds
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2024
Carole King Tribute (Michelle Foster), Lorie Line, Pat Donohue, Doug Nash, Dennis Warner​
What we hope the Presenter Series brings to our community...
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Enhances Local Arts Access: Offers our rural residents exposure to high-quality, diverse artistic performances they might otherwise need to travel hours to experience.
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Inspires Creativity: Engages local artists, students, and audiences, often sparking new interest in music, theatre, and the performing arts.
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Supports Lifelong Learning: Offers educational outreach or artist talks that enrich community knowledge.
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Youth Engagement: Inspires and motivates young people by showing them what’s possible in the arts, both as a passion and profession.
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Boosts the Local Economy: Draws visitors who eat at our local restaurants, shop locally, or stay overnight—benefiting small businesses.
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Strengthens Community Identity: Positions the Pipestone community as a vibrant, culturally active place to live, work, and visit.
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Builds Social Connections: Brings locals together for shared experiences, building stronger and a more connected community.
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Raises Community Profile: Helps put Pipestone "on the map" as a destination for the arts in the region.
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Attracts New Residents: Cultural offerings like the Presenter Series can be a deciding factor for individuals and families considering rural living.
The Underwriters
The Underwriters are a vital group of local businesses and organizations whose generous support helps make our Presenter Series possible. As key sponsors, Underwriters help offset the significant costs associated with presenting professional, touring performers on our stage. Their contributions allow us to keep ticket prices affordable and performances accessible to the entire community. By investing in the arts through underwriting, these partners not only support cultural enrichment in our region—they also demonstrate their commitment to the vitality and growth of our local community.
Underwriters
The following businesses support the Presenter Series throughout the year. They underwrite in part the expenses in presenting these shows.
If you are a business or organization and would like to become an underwriter, please reach out to us.
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PO Box 194
Pipestone, MN, 56164
