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CBS News
18-05-2025
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- CBS News
Minnesota artist gets exhibit in Eden Praire at age 93
A reminder that it's never too late to pursue your passion. At age 86, Bertha Lunzer rediscovered her love of art after stepping away from it years ago. Her family says she grew up on a farm in Hazelton, North Dakota at a time when children had to be creative in things they did for fun. "In school she did art classes and that's where she realized she liked to draw and used pastels and did different artwork there," said Anna Lunzer, Bertha's granddaughter. "Then when she finished school, she moved to Minneapolis for nursing school and she just kind of stopped doing any art because it wasn't part of her school." At the age of 93, a special exhibit in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is being held to showcase her paintings. "My grandma joined the art classes and realized she really enjoyed it and had the talent for it. We'd go over and visit her, and she'd show us the latest art from her class," said Anna. Bertha Lunzer's art exhibit will be on display at The Waters of Eden Prairie. It runs through May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Your guide to May arts classes, family fun, learning and more
Family fun, tutoring, classes – plus loads of information you need to keep kids learning and having fun all year long! Does your child want to be on stage? Do you need to connect with other parents or find a story time? Here's where to start! TR Makers Play Dates are available 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays in May. Recommended for ages 2 – adult, $15 - $48 per person. Choose the date and time and TR Makers provides the teacher, supplies and clean up. For details and registration, visit Makers Make Open Studio is 3:30 – 5 p.m. May 7, 14, 21 and 28 at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5-12. $25 per session. Each Wednesday in May, students will delve into embossing (May 7), paint (May 14), leather (May 21) and print making (May 28)..Each session presents a unique artistic challenge, from experimenting with diverse mediums, colors, and textures to incorporating found items into your masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just beginning your artistic journey, the open studio offers a supportive space for creative expression, skill-building, and the chance to access a variety of premium supplies. Drop in, buy a discounted 4-week pass or sign up for a semester. For details and registration, visit Carolina Ballet Theatre: Tuition-Free Pre-Professional Program with performance opportunities runs August 2025 – May 2026. Auditions are 5:30 – 8 p.m. May 2 at DanceArts Greenville, 255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin. Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) invites highly motivated and professionally trained ballet dancers (ages 18+) to audition. For details and application, visit, Kimilee Bryant Studio is accepting new students in voice, and beginning piano. Voice students must be at least 7 years old and reading. Pageant (talent, interview and presentation) coaching is also offered by appointment. Regular students participate in recitals and events throughout the year. Email kimilee@ for fees and information. Art Classes are offered at the Spartanburg Art Museum. For details and registration, visit Art Classes for ages 6 and older are offered at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. For cost, registration and details, visit Art classes are offered at GCCA – Greenville Center for Creative Arts. For details, visit South Carolina Children's Theatre offers classes for grades pre-K – 12. For details visit, Engage in music at the Lawson Academy of the Arts – Private lessons and group classes are offered for musicians of all ages and levels with instruction from Converse University professors and student-teachers. Learn to play piano or enroll in an ensemble. For details, call 864-596-9022. Arts programs are at TR Makers. Programs include homeschool classes, Afterschool Makers Elementary (grades K5 – 5), Afterschool Art School (grades 2 – 6), and more. For cost and registration, visit Music Adventure Classes are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays at Swamp Rabbit Café in the coffee bar. Classes are geared for pre-K – first grade. For details and registration, visit @musicadventure on Instagram or email musicadventureforkids@ or register online. Sign up for sports with the City of Greenville. For details and registration, visit Moms in Motion meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Mauldin Sports Center. The class is included with membership or $10 for nonmembers. This 45-minute indoor/outdoor workout is designed for pregnant and postpartum women and also engages kids. The class incorporates body weight and functional strength movements. All fitness equipment will be provided. Bring a water bottle, stroller and kids. Visit STRIDES, a nonprofit program, offers individualized instruction for ages 6 – 20 who need to catch up before school starts. Students with disabilities or ESOL are welcome. Virtual instruction is offered. In-person tutoring is available at seven locations. Scholarships are available. For details, call 864-246-9898 or Every Step of the Way, a monthly email newsletter from Greenville First Steps, is targeted specifically to your child's age and development. The newsletter is completely free. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can sign up as many children as they need to, from birth to age 5. Sign up at and learn more about free programs for parents and educators at Homeschool P.E. Classes are offered for ages 5 – 14 from 1 – 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA and Mondays and Wednesdays at the Middle Tyger YMCA. From 1 – 2 p.m., participants take part in a physical fitness class that includes a warm-up, stretch, basic strength and endurance and a dynamic warm-up. Each week, students also work on sports skill development by learning the basics of basketball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, golf or another sport. From 2 – 3 p.m., participants have a guided swim lesson based on skill and ability. For details and registration, visit Team BlocHaven for ages 6 – 18 pursues indoor rock climbing in a fun, supportive environment where youth build strength, resilience and confidence. Coaches cater to all skill levels, with a focus on personal growth and a love for the sport. Competing is not required. To learn more, join a commitment-free introductory practice, held on the first and third Friday of each month. To learn more and register for an introductory practice, visit Jocassee Lake Tours offers a variety of tours and a Jocassee Wild Child program. For details, visit Little Learners Club, available from the Greenville County Library System, is designed especially for children under age 5 to encourage the development of kindergarten readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics. Details are at Free Books – Greenville First Steps offers registration for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Greenville County. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is an early literacy program that mails free age-appropriate books each month to registered children from birth to age 5. Registration is available at The Gorge Zipline is open near Saluda, N.C. Billed as one of the steepest, fastest zipline canopy tours in the US, The Gorge launches visitors on a steep descent into the world famous Green River Gorge on a series of 11 ziplines, three rappels, and a gravity-defying skybridge. For more information, visit or call 828-373-2580. Spring rafting season is opening at Nantahala Outdoor Center. In addition to rafting, other options include ziplining high above the Nantahala Gorge, mountain biking through the Flint Ridge Trails, with both guided rides and rentals for independent explorers, and hiking scenic trails on NOC's 500-acre adventure campus. For details, visit Note: Some story times will differ once summer reading programs begin. Check before you go! Story Time is at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Barnes and Noble at Greenridge. For details, visit Family Story Time for ages birth – 5 is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Pendleton and Lander Memorial Libraries, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Powdersville Library, and Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Preschool and Toddler Story Times are offered at Spartanburg Library locations. For details, visit Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Toddler Storytime for ages 18 – 36 months is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Preschool Storytimes for ages 2 – 5 are offered at the Pickens County Library. Call 864-850-7077 or visit More from Upstate Parent: May 2025: More than 175 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond! More from Upstate Parent: Heroes, villains and in between: See original Disney costumes More from Upstate Parent: Healthy start, healthy you – May classes and programs for your growing family More from Upstate Parent: Mental health in the moment This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Family classes and programs for May – tutoring, arts and more
