New Prague Area Arts Council / Dozinky Variety Show

The New Prague Area Arts Council is a network of local artists and arts supporters who host a number of arts activities each year and sponsor community art projects. Additional members are always welcome. Contact Sandi at [email protected] for meeting dates and times.
The Dozinky Variety Show is returning in 2024 with a show you won't want to miss!
 
Auditions
If you are interested in performing, auditions for this year’s show will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 1-3 pm at the New Prague High School Auditorium. Complete this short form to secure your audition spot. For specific questions or information, please contact Sandi at 952-758-1733 or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact director Elise Lundeen at [email protected].
 
The Dozinky celebration of activities: This year's 23rd Annual Dozinky Variety Show is sponsored by Minnwest Bank, in conjunction with New Prague Area Community Education and the New Prague Area Arts Council. It is a great way to conclude a busy weekend of family-friendly activities.
 
The Variety Show will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the New Prague High School Auditorium beginning at 7 pm. Tickets may be purchased online here or in person at the New Prague Chamber of Commerce or the New Prague Area Community Education office. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students K-12, and free for children under five years of age. There are no assigned seats and you may pick your tickets up at Will Call on the evening of the performance.
Music at the Broz 2024
 
Music at the Broz, the free summer music concert series presented by the New Prague Area Arts Council (NPAAC) is set for its third year of performances, beginning on June 13. There are eight concerts this year, up from six last year. These free concerts will be held outdoors at the Broz in downtown New Prague on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Concerts are open to all; bring your blankets and lawn chairs, as seating is first come, first served. Concessions will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. 
 
This year's music line-up is as follows:
JUNE 13: New Prague Area Community Band
JUNE 20: Little Chicago - Cancelled due to rain
JUNE 27: Generations Theatre Company (6-6:30 pm), The Smisek Brothers
JULY 11: Echos
JULY 18: Feeling Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist
JULY 25: Solid Gold
AUGUST 1: The Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
**This concert will take place at Memorial Park as part of Czech Out New Prague.
AUGUST 8: Eddie Shimota Band
 
This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature from its general fund. 
 
Thank you to this year's sponsors: Bishop Investments of TrueJourney, Brusseau Investments, New Prague Chamber of Commerce, New Prague Area Education Foundation, Gardner & Gardner Communications, Bruzek Funeral Home, Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kay Wilcox, Rotary Club of New Prague, Welcome Auto (Susan and Palmer Welcome), Simon Brick and Stone, The Broz. Media sponsors are KCHK Radio and the New Prague Times.