Friday, September 24, 2010

Saturday September 25, 2010

Farmers Market: Dave Carpenter and his three man band perform around 10 a.m. at Levee Park

Sheldon Theatre: Dr. Etta, a one woman show by Etta May, star of "Southern Fried Chicks." 7 p.m. $25

SeptOberfest: Today's activities include pumpkin carving, a picnic, a pet pageant and music. The annual Lake Pepin Food, Wine and Cider Festival will be hald at Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Friday September 24, 2010

St James Hotel: The Shawn, Steve and Russ Trio emtertain in Jimmy's Pub at 8 p.m.

Crossings at Carnegie: Diane Jarvi and Dan Newton entertain at 7:30 p.m.

SeptOberfest: A scarecrow display opens at L.A.R.K. Toys in Kellog. Open all day. FREE

Thursday September 23, 2010

Vino in the Valley: Emily and Tim entertain at 5 p.m.

Lake City Market: Folk musician Paul Christian performs at the Farmers Market 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Sheldon Theatre October 2010

Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem

A bracing fusion of American roots music with splashes of contemporary pop and jazz: four piece band: Rani Arbo (fiddle, vocals), Scott Kessel (percussion, vocals), Musically, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem serves up a jubilant and unabashed mix of traditional, original, and contemporary sounds. Arbo's beautiful, expressive alto is at the helm, with rich four-part harmonies, a 100% recycled drum set, fiddle, guitar, and bass. These artists draw their vintage American sounds and their incisive songwriting from the same deep well. An original Unitarian funk gospel song? You begin to get the idea. Their show fearlessly explores the nooks and crannies of the human condition; the Boston Globe called it "playful and profound." Here are four musicians who pick up what's lying around from tin cans, to old songs, to stories and create something wonderful and new. Please check out their web site.
Friday, October 1 – 7:00 pm
Adults $20, Students $12

This is a Friendship performance

The Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: The Musical"
Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 7. Call the ticket office to reserve tickets.
The Berenstain Bears have enchanted young readers for generations. Now, Matt Murphy Productions presents a fun-filled new musical that weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain's most popular books: The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food and The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School. There's trouble in the treehouse… Brother Bear has trouble with a school quiz, so he hides it in the cookie jar. Sister Bear makes friends with a frog and hides it in the cookie jar. Papa has been eating candy when he's supposed to be on a diet, and the wrapper ends up in the cookie jar… It's up to Mama to follow the cookie trail and sort things out!
Tuesday October 5 – 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Adults $12, Students $6

Doktor Kaboom! Family Show
Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of
scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain. For exciting video please check out Dr. Kaboom!’s Website
Saturday, October 9 – 2:00 pm
Adults $15, Students $9

Doktor Kaboom! - The Friends of the Sheldon Fundraiser
Fun and laughter at the Friends of the Sheldon FUNraiser with interactive Scienicific Comedian Doktor Kaboom!. Complementary appetizers, cash bar, and raffle prizes. Wear your safety goggles and have a BLAST.
Saturday, October 9 – 6:00 pm
All tickets $15

The Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe
Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 13. Call the ticket office to reserve tickets.
This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by
climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round.
Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound
Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.
Monday, October 11 – 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Adults $12, Students $6

Glenn Miller Orchestra
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. For more information about the Glenn Miller Orchestra please check out their web site.
Tuesday, October 12 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Adults $21, Students $13

Dallas Brass Band
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. According to Mr. Levine, "a Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do."
Friday, October 15 – 7:00 pm
Adults $22, Students $13

This is a Friendship performance

The Wailin' Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys have toured three continents, and are enjoying burgeoning international acclaim and a rapidly growing fan base. They continue to garner rave reviews for their album, Firecracker, which has spent over 30 weeks in the Top 5 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart, and has charted in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Top Heatseakers, Top Independent Albums and Top Internet Albums. Firecracker also rose to #2 on the Amazon Top Sellers Chart.
."..perhaps more beautiful than ever. The Wailin' Jennys are the darlings of the North American roots music arena." Greg Quill, The Toronto Star, July
2006.
"Fueled by the elemental power and transcendent glory of their honeyed three part harmonies, Firecracker is guaranteed to soothe your soul with its earthy
passion and heartfelt compassion. " Creem Magazine/Metro Times Detroit
Friday, October 22 – 7:00 pm
Adults $29, Students $17

The Shining (1980)
The Shining is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd. The film, based on the novel by Stephen King, is about a writer with a wife and young son who accepts the job of off-season caretaker at an isolated hotel.Check out the chilling original trailer from 1980.
Saturday, October 30 – 7:00 pm
All tickets $5

This is a Friendship performance

Phantom of the Opera (1925)
The Sheldon Theatre’s long standing Halloween tradition you don’t want to miss; the original silent film starring Lon Chaney with live organ accompaniment by Tom Erickson at the Kilgen.
Sunday, October 31- 7:00 pm
Adults $5, Students $3

This is a Friendship performance

Fall Colors


The leaves are starting to show a little yellow and orange. Sumac is turning bright red but trees are still mainly green although not the deep green of summer. Next three weeks should be exciting. This picture was taken today along River Road in Wisconsin just above Lake Pepin.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Saturday September 18, 2010

Sheldon Theatre: John Philip Sousa Memorial Band will perform at 7 p.m.

Flood Run: 45th Annual Fall Flood Run; hundreds of motorcyclists will encircle Lake Pepin to benefit Gillette Children's Hospital.

Testicle Festival: Inaugural Testicle Festival (named for "Rocky Mountain Oysters" which will be served sliced, soaked in beer, battered and fried) in Zumbrota. Activities inclue rodeo, fashion show, food, music and a Mechanical Bull Riding Contest.

Diversity Festival in Central Park: "Celebrating Diversity---Year 10." Ethnic food will be served and a variety of music will be performed in the band shell.

Vino in the Valley: Chris Silver will perform at 4 p.m.

Cannon River Winery: The Average Janes perform classic and cover songs.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

From Beth Gauper's Midwest Weekend Newsletter

September 9, 2010

Pursuing the hues

With luck, leaf peepers in the Upper Midwest can squeeze six weeks of color out of fall.

Fall color on Devil's Lake.

As anyone who’s ever planned a fall trip knows, peak leaf color can be elusive.

Betting on a burst of spectacular color is like plugging nickels into a slot machine. To win, all of the figures have to line up: the right number of warm days and cool nights, the right levels of sugar produced, the right amounts of moisture.

Last year, the weather was schizophrenic — dry earlier in the summer, then wet; unseasonably warm in September, then cold and windy — and the leaves suffered. In some places, they fell off trees while still green.

But this year looks like a winner. Most of the Upper Midwest had plenty of warmth, sun and moisture, and now the nights are cooling. It looks so good that often-burned naturalists are willing to venture a prediction.

"I guess I can go out on a limb and say colors are going to be great this year,'' says Sue Benson of the Cable Natural History Museum in northwest Wisconsin. "The oranges already are starting to show.''

Flecks of red are appearing on inland maples on Minnesota's North Shore.


Read the full story on her website.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Sheldon Theatre September 2010

John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band Concert
It's blazing trumpets, screaming woodwinds and thundering drums ... the sensational sound of the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band.
Saturday, September 18 – 7:00 pm
Adults $15, Students $9

Dr. Etta (Family Specialist)
A new one-woman show from Award Winning comedian, Etta May. Dr. Etta (Family Specialist) is a hilarious heartfelt look at the breakdown of the
American Family. It's common sense for the common man. The family of the 21st century is deathly ill and Dr. Etta has the cure! The star of the sell-out tour "Southern Fried Chicks", a regular on CMT, and winner of the prestigious Female Comic Of The Year award, Etta May is a seasoned performer with a huge fan base and reputation that adds up to an incredible following. A favorite of XM & Sirius radio's comedy channels plus the syndicated Bob & Tom show; Etta has a national appeal. Watch a video
Saturday, September 25 – 7:00 pm
Adults $25, Students $15

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Saturday September 4, 2010

Red Wing Farmers Market features entertainment by Willie B. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vino in the Valley: Three Mississippi entertains from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Cannon River Winery: The Ditch Lilies entertain from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Thursday September 2, 2010

Vino in the Valley: Colleen Raye entertains 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.