ANDRIA Theatre

Andria Theatre is the premier live theater and performing arts center in Alexandria. It is home to the Alexandria Area Arts Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Its mission is to build community by igniting interest and participation in and through the performing arts. This mission is accomplished by providing community-based theater and educationoriented programming that exceeds expectations, led by a staff of seasoned professionals and governed by the board of directors.

Andria Theatre presents five live entertainment main-stage productions each season. Shows are a mix of family entertainment and those geared toward adults. The Student Theatre Project classes in the summer and fall also capstone in productions starring the students.

Disney Newsies Jr. — June 21-24 and June 28-July 1, with all shows at 7 p.m.

Annie Kids — July 19-21, with all shows at 7 p.m.

Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. — Aug. 2-5 and Aug. 9-12 with a ll shows at 7 p.m.

Art in the Park performances for all shows will be July 29.

ART IN THE PARK

It also hosts Art in the Park, which is held every year at Alexandria City Park. Art in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event features food, music, fine arts and more.

The two-day festival will take place at Alexandria City Park. Entry is free both days, but there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Come for the art, the variety of ethnic and Minnesota food options and the variety of entertainment that will be performed on two separate stages within the park. Watch the Echo Press newspaper for more information on the event as the date gets closer.