10 Days Out: Dec. 30-Jan. 9
What's happening on the entertainment scene:
Thursday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
Colleen Raye and Company, including daughters Jennifer and Sophie and sister Debbie O’Keefe, along with the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, will present a pair of New Year’s Eve concerts at the Phipps Center for the Arts. “I’ve Heard That Song Before” is this year’s theme.
When: 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Where: Hudson, Wis.
More info: (715) 386-8409 or www.thephipps.org
Sheldon Theatre
Monroe Crossing is back to present another “Bluegrass New Year’s Eve” at the Sheldon Theatre.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $26 adults, $16 students
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759, or go online to www.sheldontheatre.org.
Treasure Island
Kansas and Night Ranger will perform their rock hits at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $45 and $55
More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com
Lounge music
Power Play entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com
Back Channel Blues
The Back Channel Blues Band with the Fabulous Fungi plays for New Year’s Eve at Marie’s Restaurant.
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 217 Plum St.
More info: (651) 388-1896
Tommy Bentz Band
The Tommy Bentz Band entertains on New Year’s Eve at Kelly’s Bar.
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1530 Old W. Main St.
More info: (651) 388-9913
Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
Lounge music
Power Play entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Saturday, Jan. 2
Asian concert
An Asian concert is planned at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Event center
Cost: $15 and $20
More info: (800) 222-7077 or www.treasureislandcasino.com
Lounge music
Power Play entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Sunday, Jan. 3
Crossings at Carnegie
Bluegrass Sundays continues with a performance by the band Hello Stranger at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave.
Cost: $10
More info: Call (507) 732-7616 or go online to www.crossingsatcarnegie. com
Friday, Jan. 8
Sheldon at Fairview
Red Wing pianist and composer Neal Topliff plays for the Arts for Your Health concert series presented by the Sheldon Theatre at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center.
When: 7:30-8:20 a.m.
Where: Garden View Cafe
Cost: Free
Red Wing
Arts Association
A public reception marks the opening of two new exhibitions at the Red Wing Arts Association’s Depot Gallery - “Picture a River Queen” and “Winter Wonders.” Artists will introduced at 5:30 p.m.
When: 4-6 p.m.
Where: 418 Levee St.
More info: Call (651) 388-7569; www. redwing artsassociation.org
Lost Highway
Lost Highway, a country band from Wanamingo, entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The group won a Battle of the Bands competition at Treasure Island; one of the prizes was a weekend gig at the casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: (800) 222-7077
Saturday, Jan. 9
Barn dance
Lulu Gals will play for the Second Saturday Barn Dance in the Academy Gym at the old Meyer Middle School. There’ll be a caller. Family dances suitable for children are emphasized during the first half, with advanced dances in the second half.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: West Maple Street, River Falls
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 and under
Sheldon Theatre
The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy of films will be shown at the Sheldon Theatre.
When: Noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $5 per film, or all three for $12
More info: Call (651) 388-8700 or (800) 899-5759
Crossings at Carnegie
Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, a group of two sets of brothers from the region, performs at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $14 in advance, $16 at the door, $10 students
More info: Call (507) 732-7616
Cannon River Winery
The Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls presents The Average Janes, a three-piece acoustic band from the Twin Cities playing classic and current cover songs in the rock genre plus a little country.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St.
More info: (507) 263-7400
Lounge music
Lost Highway from Wanamingo entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge, Treasure Island
Compiled by Ruth Nerhaugen, (651) 301-7877
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