Central MN Shynes
Event Details
March 29, 2026
Pioneer Place, St. Cloud, MN
- Art Auction at B Side Cafe 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Silent Auction 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Special Fundraiser Menu at Arroy Restaurant 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- VIP Experience 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Concert 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Concert will feature Michael Shynes, musician Dalmar Yare, comedian Jason Schommer, Ma Elena Gutierrez from Fe y Justicia, a speaker from Fahan, and a local immigrant's story.
VIP tickets are available in the side and skybox sections on the ticketing website. The VIP package includes sound check access, premium theater seating, multicultural appetizers, and a meet and greet with performers, speakers, & community leaders in the Blue Goose Speakeasy.
Art and Silent Auction
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Art Auction: View in person at B-Side Cafe, 27 7th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Winning bidders will be contacted and must pick up their items later in the week.
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Silent Auction: View in person upstairs at Pioneer Place, St. Cloud, MN from from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Winning bidders will need to pick up their items. You do not need to attend the concert to participate in the silent auction. There will be music open to public in lounge at Pioneer place.
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Beneficiaries: All funds will go to local organizations who are providing mutual aid funds to immigrant families for groceries or rent relief. Central Minnesota Community Foundation has partnered with us to be the fiscal host for the event.
Art Auction Artists
Jill Blair
Jill Doubledee Kuhn
Liz Haus
Lucy Senstad
Mike Carlson
Sue Smith
Vicky Ernst
Arroy Benefit Menu
Join us at Arroy from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for this exclusive benefit menu.
Why now?
Many immigrant families are struggling to pay rent and afford groceries due to losing jobs or not feeling safe to work during ICE's occupation of Minnesota. Local non-profits have been collecting food, but donations and supplies are dwindling.
All funds will go to local organizations who are providing mutual aid funds to immigrant families for groceries or rent relief. Central Minnesota Community Foundation has partnered with us to be the fiscal host for the event.
Who we are
Central MN Shynes is made up of community members who saw a need for rent relief and mutual aid. Our planning committee includes Dawn Yilek, Aaron Decker, Sarah Decker, Aric Putnam, Anne Meyer, and Madie Hynes.
Contact: CentralMNShynes@gmail.com
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