St. Mane Theatre


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Arts, Culture & History
About Us
Originally constructed as the Elite Theatre in the early 1900s, this historic venue showcased silent films, with a pianist accompanying the films from the balcony. It was then remodeled and re-opened as the State Theatre, which closed in the 1960s. In 1984, The Lanesboro Arts Council (now Lanesboro Arts) re-opened this charming 126-seat theatre as the St. Mane Theatre, named for Lanesboro’s Post Master, Mr. Charles St. Mane.
Today, the St. Mane Theatre is a vibrant part of the thriving Lanesboro arts community. An annual performing arts series is presented in the auditorium by Lanesboro Arts that includes a wide range of concerts and drama productions. Documentary films are presented as well, including an annual collaboration the the Frozen River Festival each February.
The upper level of the St. Mane Theatre was completely renovated in 2014 as part of the Lanesboro Arts Campus initiative. The renovations established a new Green Room, as well as an Artist Residency Center featuring a bedroom, private bathroom, and a large open studio space with kitchenette that is also ideal for classes, workshops, and meetings. The studio space also hosts Lanesboro Art's summer youth education classes!
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Events
Meg Frank Residency: Open Arts Hours
- Lanesboro residents are invited to join Meg at Driftless Fiber Arts Collective’s Open Arts evenings (Mon & Wed from 6 – 9 pm)!
- Wednesday May 7, 2025

Meg Frank Residency: Capstone
- Join Meg Frank on Friday, May 9 from 6-8 pm at the Sons of Norway Lodge as they present six quilts based on residents of Lanesboro and locations they cherish.
- Friday May 9, 2025