The 27th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration (4 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our 27th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration in the Courtroom at Landmark Center in St. Paul.

The celebration includes a live musical performance followed by lunch. Before the festivities we will hold a brief business meeting to conduct the Society’s business.

See below for event details and registration information.

Program

We are thrilled to present Karin Wolverton, soprano, and her collaborative pianist, James Barnett, who will perform the complete Wesendonck Lieder composed by Richard Wagner and based on texts by Mathilde Wesendonck. Click here to see the Artists’ biographies.

Lunch

A buffet lunch will be presented consisting of a variety of appetizer and dessert items.

Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the event.

Schedule

12:00 Reception

12:15 Annual Meeting including the election of Directors

12:30 Musical Program

1:00 Lunch Buffet

2:00 Event Ends

Registration

You must register to attend. The registration deadline is Wednesday September 30. We must give a final headcount to our caterer the next day.

Non-members are welcome to attend. Before registering, consider joining RWSUM now to take advantage of the member rate for this even and other RWSUM events through December 2027. Please review our membership page for membership categories and rates.

The registration fees are as follows:

$45 for Members and their guests
$55 for Non-members and their guests

For assistance, including to change your list of guests after registration, please contact info@wagnertc.org.

Directions

Click here for directions to Landmark Center and parking information.

The Courtroom is on the third floor of Landmark Center. To enter the building, you may either use the steps on Fifth Street or the street level access on Market Street with access to an elevator to the third floor.

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