Feb. 18—MANKATO — Leave it to (creative) them at the Mankato Makerspace.
The artists cooperative is hosting a birthday bash fundraiser 6-11:30 p.m. Feb. 25 when they are offering a unique setup for both entertainment and food. The event will be at 1700 Third Ave. in the Makerspace building.
For music, there will be a battle of two one-man bands, as well as an open mic battle for aspiring performers to “try out new material,” said Tyler Vaughan, Makerspace treasurer.
And when it comes to food, attendees will be encouraged to put their money where their mouth is by donating to their favorite food served during a “cook-off” or “smoke-off” at the event.
All funds raised will go toward a Mankato Makerspace expansion, which will double its current 6,000-square-foot footprint into an adjacent warehouse. The nonprofit and 100 percent volunteer-run creative studio provides space, tools,…