10 Days Out, Dec. 9-20

Thursday

Candles for Caring

A Candles for Caring ceremony is planned at St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park Chapel. People can light a luminory or a candle for a loved one. Afterwards, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., there’ll be Holiday Dazzle entertainment and food. People should park in the Red Wing Tech parking lot and take the complimentary limousine service to and from the event.

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Pioneer Roads

‘Little Women’

Phoenix Theatre presents “Little Women” at the Sheldon.

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: $16 adults, $10 students

Details: See Dec. 9 listing

‘House of Yes’

Masquers present “The House of Yes” tonight, Friday and Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell Building

Symphony concert

The Symphony Band and University Band will present a variety of selections under the batons of Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj and Dr. Gary Bird at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Chuck Waznowski, tuba, will be the featured performer.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Building

Cost: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students

More info: (715) 425-3183

Friday

Veeder show

Larry Veeder will have a Christmas art show at his home in Red Wing.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 905 Hawthorne St.

More info: (651) 388-3270

Victorian dinner

Kenyon Area Historical Society presents its annual Victorian Holiday Dinner in the historic Gunderson House.

The event begins with a bonfire and horse-drawn ride, followed by a buffet dinner.

When: 6:30/7:15 p.m.

Where: Kenyon

More info: (507) 789-5204

‘Little Women’

Phoenix Theatre presents “Little Women” at the Sheldon.

When: 7 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 9 listing

Holiday Train

The CP Rail Holiday Train makes two stops in the area. From approximately 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., it’s scheduled to stop in Wabasha at the Gambia Avenue crossing near Bruegger Park. From 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the train should be at Hearth & Home Technologies, 800 W. Jefferson St., Lake City. The train brings with it live entertainment and Santa. Everyone is asked to bring a cash or nonperishable food donation, which will go to local food shelves.

When: 7 p.m. in Wabasha, 9 p.m. in Lake Citiy

Cost: Food shelf donation

Crossings at Carnegie

Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin will perform at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 320 East Ave.

Cost: $26 advance, $28 at the door

More info: Call (507) 732-7616 or go to www. crossingsatcarnegie.com

Jimmy’s Pub

Patchouli will entertain tonight in Jimmy’s Pub.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: St. James Hotel fifth floors

Lounge music

Sassy Magoo entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge, Treasure Island

Cost: Free

More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com

Saturday

Cookie Walk

A Christmas Cookie Walk will be held at First United Methodist Church.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: 403 East Ave.

Santa Day

The Ellsworth Funsters and the Chamber of Commerce present Santa Day at the American Legion Hall. Kids can talk to Santa, watch movies, get a bag of candy and a coloring book, and register to win prizes.

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Ellsworth

Cost: Nonperishable food item for Pierce County Food Pantry

Veeder show

Larry Veeder holds a Christmas art show.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 11 listing

Bake sale

A Holiday Bake Sale will be today at Potter Ridge in Red Wing.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 1971 Neal St.

More info: (651) 388-1546

Goranowski studio tour

Chuck Goranowski is holding an open studio at Goranowski Glassworks in downtown Welch. There will be glass blowing demonstrations and art glass to purchase.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 26231 County 7 Blvd.

Red Wing

Arts Association

Children are invited to come and make ornaments or do holiday art work at the Depot Gallery.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 418 Levee St.

Cost: Free

More info: Call (651) 388-7569 or go to www. redwingartsassociation.

org

Anderson Center

The 10th annual Holiday Celebration of the Arts takes place at the Anderson Center at Tower View. More than 50 artists, writers and musicians will be featured at the event, which includes open studios, tours, artist demonstrations, readings and entertainment, plus food and a cash bar.

When: Noon to 7 p.m.

Where: Highway 61 at Highway 19

More info: Call (651) 388-2009 or go online to www.andersoncenter.org

Smithsonian exhibit

“Between Fences,” an exhibit that is part of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Program, opens at the Zumbrota Area Historical Museum in Zumbrota. A “barb wire” cutting and grand opening is today.

When: 1 p.m.

Where: 55 E. Third St.

More info: www.zumbrotahistory.org

‘Little Women’

Phoenix Theatre presents “Little Women” at the Sheldon.

When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 9 listing

Holiday matinee

A Holiday Movie Matinee for children and families and the Second Saturday screening will take place today at the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin. The matinee features will be “Varmints” by Marc Craste and Sue Goffe, a short animated fable; and “Christmas Story,” a Christmas film from Finland that reveals Santa’s childhood and tells how he came to be Santa. The evening film will be a Flyway Film Festival feature, “The Other Side of Paradise,” written and directed by Justin Hilliard. It’s a comedy about a girl on a journey of self-discovery. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

When: 5 p.m./8 p.m.

Where: Second and Main streets

Cost: Donation

More info: (715) 442-4442 or www.pepinartdesign.org

Victorian dinner

Kenyon Area Historical Society presents its annual Victorian Holiday Dinner.

When: 6:30/7:15 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 11 listing

Holiday concert

A concert featuring Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Jailhouse Payback and The Floorbirds is planned in the Broadway Theater in Wabasha.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: former middle school

Cost: $5 at the door

More info: (651) 564-0569

Peter Mayer

Singer/songwriter Peter Mayer will present a public concert at First Congregational Church in Lake City. Tim Fast, a guitarist and vocalist, will be the opening act.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 220 W. Lyon Ave.

Cost: $12

Oak Center

Blues singer Charlie Parr performs at Oak Center General Store in rural Lake City. Parr, who is from Duluth, sings and performs on a National Resonator guitar, a 12-string acoustic and a banjo. He plays his own songs and well-traveled numbers by revered bluesmen from other times.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Highway 63

Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay

More info: Call (507) 753-2080

Lounge music

Sassy Magoo entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Sunday

Goranowski studio tour

Chuck Goranowski is holding an open studio at Goranowski Glassworks in downtown Welch.

Details: See Dec. 12 listing

Bake sale

The annual Open House and Bake Sale at Villa Maria Retreat Center in Frontenac is planned today. Holiday treats will be available.

When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 29847 Count 2 Blvd.

More info: (651) 345-4582

‘Little Women’

Phoenix Theatre presents “Little Women” at the Sheldon.

When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 9 listing

Skate with Santa

Everyone is invited to Prairie Island Arena to Skate with Santa, meet Mrs. Claus and have cookies and cocoa. Pictures with Santa are $5. Skate rentals are available. The event is sponsored by the Red Wing Figure Skating Club.

When: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Near Red Wing High School

Victorian dinner

Kenyon Area Historical Society presents its annual Victorian Holiday Dinner.

When: 2:30 p.m., bonfire following

Details: See Dec. 11 listing

Christmas concert

Zumbrota Community Choir will present a Christmas concert featuring six area choral groups in the fellowship hall at United Redeemer Lutheran Church. Other performers will be the Lamplighters and the choirs of Lands/Stordahl Lutheran, First Congregational, St. Paul’s Catholic and United Redeemer Lutheran churches.

Each group will sing, then the massed choir will present three songs; directing will be Keith Wartsbaugh of the community choir. A bluegrass/ gospel band also is on the program.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: 560 West Third St.

More info: (507) 696-0518

Artist benefit

A benefit will be held for artist Gail Pommerening of Plum City, who injured her hand. The event, which will be at Wings Over Alma Nature and Art Center in Alma, Wis. Entertaining will be Mac Cherry, Yata, Diedrich Weiss, Dewy McElwaine and Troy Jackson & Friends. A silent auction will offer donated items and services.

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Alma, Wis.

Cost: $10

Senior dance

A Holiday Dinner Dance for Red Wing area seniors will be held at the Red Wing Elks Lodge. There will be live music for dancing.

When: 4 p.m. social, 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. dance

Where: 306 W. Fourth St.

Cost: $15; dance only $7

More info: (651) 267-3599

Open mic

A country open mic jam, hosted by Gary Meyers and Craig Wronski, will be held at the Woodshed. All styles of music are welcome.

When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Hager City

‘Girl Singers’

Colleen Raye and family will present their “Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Christmas Show” at Grandpa’s Event Center in Cannon Falls.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: 31846 65th Ave.

Cost: $24 advance, $26 at the door

More info: (507) 263-2240 or www.grandpaseventcenter.com

Wednesday, Dec. 16

‘Entr’Acte’

An encore presentation of ‘Entr’Acte,” a movie filmed in Red Wing last summer, is planned at the Sheldon Theatre. The romantic comedy stars Michelle Meyer, Tim Bowes and dozens of other Red Wing residents, and features gorgeous views of the community.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 443 W. Third St.

Cost: $15 adults, $8 students

More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759

Friday,

Dec. 18

‘Nutcracker Ballet’

Continental Ballet Company and Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra present “Nutcracker Ballet” at the Sheldon Theatre.

When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Where: 443 W. Third St.

Cost: $25 adults, $15 students

More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.

Oak Center

Tangled Roots, a Minnesota bluegrass band, performs at Oak Center General Store in rural Lake City.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Highway 63

Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay

More info: Call (507) 753-2080 or go online to www.oakcentergeneralstore.com

Jimmy’s Pub

The Shawn, Steve and Russ Trio will entertain.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: St. James Hotel fifth floor

Lounge music

Brian Kinney Band entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Cost: Free

More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com

Saturday,

Dec. 19

Red Wing

Arts Association

The Red Wing Arts Association plans two holiday activities today at the Depot Gallery. Helpers and wrappers will be on hand for Men’s Shopping Day, and from 10 a.m. to noon Peggy Simonson will present a scarf painting demonstration.

When: Daily

Where: Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St.

Cost: Free

More info: Call (651) 388-7569 or go to www.redwingartsassociation.org

Vicky Emerson

Vocalist Vicky Emerson will present a holiday concert at the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls. For more about the entertainer, go online to www.vickyemerson.com.

When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St.

More info: (507) 263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

‘Nutcracker Ballet’

“Nutcracker Ballet” is performed for the public at the Sheldon.

When: 2 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 18 listing

Crossings at Carnegie

Entertaining at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota are balladeer Michael Jackson and Twin Cities chanteuse Maud Hixson.

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 to www. crossingsatcarnegie.com

Hobgoblin Music

Ann Reed presents a “Winter Solstice” concert, followed by Christmas treats, in the Hobgoblin Music Loft.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 920 Highway 19

Cost: $12

More info: Call (651) 388-8400 or (877) 866-3936

Oak Center

Radoslav Lorkovic and Joel Rafael perform at Oak Center General Store, rural Lake City.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Highway 63

Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay

More info: Call (507) 753-2080

Lounge music

The Brian Kinney Band entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Sunday, Dec.20

Cannon River Winery

Lori Ronchak, who plays hammered dulcimer, performs holiday music at the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls.

When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St.

More info: (507) 263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

Living Nativity

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Miesville will hold its Living Nativity again this year.

When: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: Miesville

Compiled by Ruth Nerhaugen, (651) 301-7877, rnerhaugen@republican-eagle.com

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