Ten days out for Entertainment: Jan. 16 - 25
Concerts, plays, exhibitions, winter fests and a candlelight ski some of the local entertainment happenings.
- St. Paul Winter Carnival
Friday, Jan. 16
Goldwing Express
Straight from Branson, Mo., the band Goldwing Express performs at Grandpa’s Event Center in Cannon Falls. Doors open at 5:30, dinner starts at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 31846 65th Ave. Way
Cost: $25 in advance, $27 at the door
More info: Call (507) 263-2240 or (877) 216-5144 or go to www.grandpaseventcenter.com
Accordion-O-Rama
The annual accordion extravaganza known as Accordion-O-Rama will be held at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: Call (507) 732-7616
Lounge music
Christy Love and Savannah entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 222-7077
Saturday, Jan. 17
Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children’s Theatre is back to work with Goodhue County 4-H’ers on an original musical adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea” at the Sheldon Theatre.
When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $10 adults, $6 students
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.
Blue Moon
The Trapper Schoepp Band, a group from Ellsworth and Red Wing, performs for the coffeehouse crowd.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Cafe, downtown Red Wing
Cost: Tip jar
Lounge music
Christy Love and Savannah entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge
Cost: Free
Sunday, Jan. 18
Open Mic
Gary Meyer plays host to Open Mic at the Woodshed. People can come and enjoy the music, sing or play (BYO instrument).
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hager City
Monday MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on the campus of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing. Marilyn Olson, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, will lead a program of speakers and entertainment including the correctional facility choir and theater group.
When: 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. program
Where: Centennial Hall and gym
Cost: Free
Friday, Jan. 23
Anderson Center
A public reception is planned at the Anderson Center for the opening of “American Heartland: An Exhibition of Photography,” featuring works by David Husom and William Rodman. The display will remain through March 13.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Highway 61 at Highway 19
Cost: Free
More info: Call (651) 388-2009 or go online to www.andersoncenter.org
‘Aladdin’
Twin Bluff Middle School students present “Aladdin.” Admission for adults will be half-price if they bring a donation to the food shelf.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 2120 Twin Bluff Road
Cost: $2 adults, $1 students, free to 5 and under
Lounge music
Jam Factory and Bear Creek entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com
Saturday, Jan. 24
Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer, author of “Tales of the Road: Highway 61,” will present a Hot Reads for Cold Nights program at Red Wing Public Library.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 225 East Ave.
Cost: Free
Winter Fest
Lake City has revived its Winter Fest celebration. A full weekend of indoor and outdoor activities, musical entertainment and contests is planned by Lake City Better Futures. Opening ceremonies are at noon today at Patton Park. Ohuta Park has softball, and the band Backlash plays at 7 tonight at Lake City Sportsman’s Club. Fireworks will follow.
When: All day
Where: Lake City parks
Cost: Winterfest button; charge for band
More info: www.lcbetterfutures.org
‘Aladdin’
Twin Bluff Middle School students present “Aladdin.”
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See Jan. 23 listing
Candlelight Ski
Frontenac State Park Association’s annual Candlelight Ski this evening will start at the picnic shelter near the overlook and make a 1 1/4-mile loop.
People also can bring or rent snowshoes. There’ll be hot chocolate, a fire and activities in the shelter. Ski passes are required.
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Frontenac State Park
Year of the Ox
In celebration of the Year of the Ox, Golden Dragon will present live musical entertainment and lion dancing at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge, Treasure Island
Cost: $20
More info: (800) 222-7077, ext. 2297, or www.treasureislandcasino.com
Williams and Ree
Williams and Ree, a comedy duo also known as “the Indian and the White Guy,” will perform tonight at the Sheldon Theatre. They’ve been packing clubs, casinos and arenas nationwide for more than 30 years. Their onstage camaraderie and ability to find humor in everyday life entertains audiences of all ages.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $29 adults, $17 students
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.
Blue Moon
Lee Mensinger performs acoustic music for the coffeehouse crowd.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Cafe, downtown Red Wing
Cost: Tip jar
Crossings at Carnegie
Pianist George Maurer of the Maurer Jazz Group and baritone Dieter Bierbrauer present “For the Sake of One Poem” at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota. The program features the poems of German poet Rainer Maria Rilke set to jazz-tinged gospel and art song.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: Call (507) 732-7616 or go online to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
The Bourbon Brothers perform at Oak Center General Store.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: Call (507) 753-2080 or go online to www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Lounge music
Jam Factory and Bear Creek entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge,
Cost: Free
Sunday, Jan. 25
Winter Fest
Lake City’s Winter Fest continues with snow church services at 8 a.m. at Hok-Si-La Park, pancakes at 9 a.m. at Lincoln High School, and a Polar Bear Plunge at 10 a.m. at Ohuta Park.
When: All morning
Details: See Jan. 24 listing
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