What to do: March 6 - 15
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha will celebrate eagles the entire month of March. This weekend the focus will be on the human connection.
Friday, March 6
Jazz organist
Jim Belden performs on the jazz organ at the Staghead.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 219 Bush St.
Cost: No cover charge
‘Vagina Monologues’
Women’s sexuality and strength are explored with humor and grace in “Vagina Monologues” at the Sheldon Theatre. This program is a benefit for Goodhue-Wabasha Sexual Assault Services.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $16 adults, $10 students
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.
Garrigan’s Quarrel
Garrigan’s Quarrel, an Irish band featuring sisters Rowan Garrigan and Garrigan, performs at the Jon Hassler Theatre.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Plainview, Minn.
Cost: $15 general admission
More info: (800) 798-0324, (507) 534-2900, or www.garrigansquarrel.com
‘12 Dreams’
Masquers Theatre will present “Twelve Dreams” at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The play tells the story of a 10-year-old girl, Emma, who gives her father a book for Christmas in which she describes her dreams.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell building
Cost: $8 adults, $5 students and seniors
More info: (715) 425-3114 or (800) 228-5423, or go online to www.uwrf.edu
Lounge music
Christy Love and Johnny Green 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
Jimmy’s Pub
Slippery Elm will entertain tonight in Jimmy’s Pub.
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: St. James Hotel
Saturday, March 7
Soar with the Eagles
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha will celebrate eagles the entire month of March. This weekend the focus will be on the human connection.
The Raptor Center will be on hand, along with master falconers, American Indians, naturalists, nature photographers and veterans; river tours are planned.
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Wabasha
More info: www. nationaleaglecenter.org
Art & Soup
Art & Soup, a fundraiser for Red Wing Go Girls!, is today at United Lutheran Church. There’ll be an art sale, silent auction, music, children’s activities, henna painting and a meal of soup, breads and desserts.
When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Fifth and Dakota streets
How much: $5 for age 4 and older
More info: Call Sarah Stinson at (651) 388-3295
Boathouse Band
The Boathouse Band will play for Vasa Historical Museum’s 22nd annual soup luncheon at the Lutheran Center, west of Red Wing at Highway 19 and County Road 7. Funds are being raised to pay for repairs necessary because of the July storm.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Vasa
Cost: Fundraiser
Eagle Watch
Volunteers answer questions and help people spot eagles during Eagle Watch sessions on weekends at Colvill Park.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Off East Seventh Street
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 498-3444
International art show
A painting of Boathouse Village by Red Wing student Blake Schammel is among the featured works in the Sister Cities International 2008 Young Artist exhibit on display during March at the Red Wing Arts Association Depot Gallery. An international winner, the painting is part of a touring exhibit.
A public reception for the touring show, which includes the top art works from around the world, is planned this afternoon at the gallery. Winners from the local 2009 contest also are being displayed at the Depot.
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: 418 Levee St.
Cost: Free
More info: Call (651) 388-7569 or go to www.redwingarts.org
‘Vagina Monologues’
Details: See March 6
CVRO concert
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Paul Niemisto, will perform at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minn. The orchestra consists of amateur musicians from throughout the area, including Red Wing.
Titled “Finland Memories,” the concert will present both traditional and more modern music. Featured soloist will be Dr. Jun Qian on clarinet.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 321 Central Ave. N.
Tickets: www.paradisecenterforthearts.org
More info: (507) 645-8877 or www.crvorchestra.org
‘12 Dreams’
Masquers Theatre will present “Twelve Dreams” at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See March 6
Blue Moon
Tim Fast performs acoustic music for the coffeehouse crowd.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Cafe
Cost: Tip jar
Crossings at Carnegie
Folk singer and songwriter Cheryl Wheeler performs at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota. New York-based singer-songwriter Kenny White will open for her and join her on stage.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $22 advance, $24 at the door
More info: Call (507) 732-7616
Lounge music
Christy Love and Johnny Green entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge and Emerald Bay Lounge
Mike Mangione
Mike Mangione and Band will perform “soulful, warm and rootsy soul and folk rock” at the 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 www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Sunday, March 8
Soar with the Eagles
Soar with the Eagles continues in Wabasha
When: All day
Details: See March 7 listing
Eagle Watch
Volunteers answer questions and help people spot eagles during Eagle Watch sessions on weekends at Colvill Park.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Details: See March 7 listing
Senior dance
Red Wing Area Seniors will hold a monthly dance at the Red Wing Elks Lodge.
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 306 W. Fourth St.
Cost: $3
Thursday, March 12
Taste of Home
The Taste of Home Cooking school and KCUE Women’s Expo will be held at Red Wing High School.
When: 4:30 p.m. Expo opens, 7 p.m. stage show
Where: Off Highway 58
Cost: $10 at the door
Open dance
People of all ages are invited to check out the music. Informal lessons are available, and organizers will play whatever type of music the crowd wants, from ballroom to swing, country, polka or salsa.
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hay Creek Town Hall, Highway 58
Cost: $2
More info: (651) 380-2605
Friday, March 13
Jazz organist
Jim Belden performs on the jazz organ at the Staghead.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 219 Bush St.
Cost: No cover charge
Crossings at Carnegie
Peter Ostroushko, one of the finest mandolin and fiddle players in acoustic music, and pianist/accordionist Dan Chouinard perform at Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota.
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
Jimmy’s Pub
Ditch Lilies Duo will entertain tonight in Jimmy’s Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Hotel
Lounge music
LaNise Kirk and Power Play 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, March 14
Soar with Eagles
“The Flyway” is theme for the second weekend of Soar with the Eagles at the National Eagle Center. Events will include eagle feeding, nature photography and education programs, plus there will be river tours, an owl game show at United Church of Christ, book signing with author Laura Goering from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Anderson House, and a dinner program with Kenny “River Rat” Salwey at The Old Ways.
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Wabasha
Cost: Eagle Center admission $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 4-17
More info: www. nationaleaglecenter.org
Home, Garden Show
The annual Home, Garden and Vacation Show is being held at Wabasha-Kellogg High School in Wabasha. Ron Schara and Raven will present a program at 12:45 p.m.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2113 E. Hiawatha Drive
Cost: $5 admission
More info: (651) 565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org
Eagle Watch
Volunteers answer questions and help people spot eagles during Eagle Watch sessions on weekends at Colvill Park.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Off East Seventh Street
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 498-3444
Red Wing Singers
The Red Wing Singers will present “Let’s Go to the Movies” at the Sheldon Theatre.
The local chorale will perform movie hits from the mid-1900s to the early 21st Century.
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $15 adults, $9 students, $35 family cap
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.
Cannon River Winery
The Celtic band Heritage will perform at the Cannon River Winery in downtown Cannon Falls in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St.
More info: (507) 263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Cost: Free
Skating Club
Red Wing Figure Skating Club will present its spring recital, “Skate Around the World,” at Prairie Island Arena.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Adjacent to Red Wing High School
Blue Moon
Bill Cagley performs for the coffeehouse crowd.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Cafe, downtown Red Wing
Cost: Tip jar
Hobgoblin Music
Long Time Gone, led by Ben Manning, entertains in the Music Loft at Hobgoblin. The group performs classic bluegrass and old-time string band tunes.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Highway 19, rural Red Wing
Cost: $15
More info: Call (651) 388-8400 or (877) 866-3936
Miles Johnston Quartet
The Miles Johnston Quartet will present an evening of jazz at the Oak Center General Store.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $15 regular, $5 low income
More info: Call (507) 753-2080 or go online to www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Lounge music
LaNise Kirk and Power Play 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
Sunday, March 15
Soar with Eagles
The weekend celebration continues at the National Eagle Center.
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Details: See March 14 listing
Home, Garden Show
The Home, Garden and Vacation Show is happening again today in Wabasha.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Details: See March 14 listing
Eagle Watch
Volunteers answer questions and help people spot eagles during Eagle Watch sessions on weekends at Colvill Park.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Off East Seventh Street
Skating Club
Red Wing Figure Skating Club again presents “Skate Around the World.”
When: 2 p.m.
Details: See March 14 listing
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
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