10 Days Out — Oct. 21-31, 2010
SPOTLIGHT: Trunk or Treat The second Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly, kid-safe costume parade and Halloween celebration sponsored by Downtown Main Street, will be held downtown on Oct. 30. Last year’s inaugural Halloween event stunned sponsors, who scrambled to found enough candy and treats when downtown was overrun by huge crowds of costumed youngsters and their families - including costumed pets. Again this year, everyone is invite to gather in Studebaker Ramp for a costume parade through downtown. Community groups, businesses and individuals will fill the trunks of their vehicles with treats and back them to the curb so youngsters can trick-or-treat from the sidewalks. After the parade there’ll be a kid-friendly haunted house at the Sheldon Theatre and dance music at Cornerstone Community Church. Local 4-H’ers will bring animals to enjoy, and there’ll be some pumpkin carving, too. When: 2:45-5 p.m. Where: downtown Red Wing Cost: FreeBy: Ruth Nerhaugen, The Republican Eagle
SPOTLIGHT: Trunk or Treat
The second Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly, kid-safe costume parade and Halloween celebration sponsored by Downtown Main Street, will be held downtown on Oct. 30.
Last year’s inaugural Halloween event stunned sponsors, who scrambled to found enough candy and treats when downtown was overrun by huge crowds of costumed youngsters and their families - including costumed pets.
Again this year, everyone is invite to gather in Studebaker Ramp for a costume parade through downtown. Community groups, businesses and individuals will fill the trunks of their vehicles with treats and back them to the curb so youngsters can trick-or-treat from the sidewalks.
After the parade there’ll be a kid-friendly haunted house at the Sheldon Theatre and dance music at Cornerstone Community Church. Local 4-H’ers will bring animals to enjoy, and there’ll be some pumpkin carving, too.
When: 2:45-5 p.m.
Where: downtown Red Wing
Cost: Free
Thursday, OCT. 21
Flyway Film Festival
The third Flyway Film Festival begins today in Pepin with a kickoff and awards gala.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Lake Pepin Art & Design Center
Cost: $30
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org or www. pepinwisconsin.com
‘Twilight Zone’
Soapbox Players present “The Twilight Zone” in the Music Loft at Hobgoblin Music. The troupe is staging two episodes based on scripts from the original Rod Serling TV series —“The Howling Man” and “Living Doll” — plus some TV commercials of the early 1960s.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Highway 19
Cost: $9
More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936
Open mic
An open mic jam with Gary Meyer and Tom Glass is planned at the Blue Duck. BYO instruments; signup starts 7:30 p.m.
When: 8-11 p.m.
Where: downtown Red Wing
Cost: free
Friday
Shop for a Cause
Downtown Main Street presents Shop for a Cause.
When: all day
Where: downtown
More info: www.downtownredwing.org
Sheldon Theatre
The Wailin’ Jennys will perform a concert of roots music at the historic Sheldon Theatre.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $29 adults, $17 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre. org.
‘Twilight Zone’
Soapbox players present “The Twilight Zone.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 21
Flyway Film Festival
The Flyway Film Festival gets under way with the showing of independent films in Pepin.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 21
Anderson Center
Minnesota novelist Will Weaver will give the first reading of his new book, “The Last Hunter: An American Family Album,” at the Anderson Center at Tower View. A book signing will follow; copies will be available to purchase. The book is a memoir about his family’s journey from an isolated, emigrant North Dakota farm to the literary life in socially networked America.
When: 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. reading
Where: Highway 61 at Highway 19
Cost: free
More info: 651-388-2009
Silver Tones
The Silver Tones senior chorus will present a “Getting to Know You” concert with song, dance and comedy at Cornerstone Community Church.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 420 W. Third St.
Cost: free
Jimmy’s Pub
Brian King will entertain in Jimmy’s Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Hotel
Lounge music
Spyrograph entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge, Treasure Island
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Live music
Christopher Lawrence performs at the Blue Duck.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 325 Bush St.
Cost: $3 cover
Saturday
Saturday Market
The Saturday Farmers Market continues in front of the Red Wing Arts Association Depot. Local growers will compete to see who has the heaviest/largest pumpkin; visitors can help select People’s Choice.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Where: 418 Levee St.
More info: www.redwingfarmersmarket.org
Flyway Film Festival
A full day of independent films is planned at the Flyway Film Festival. Showings will be at the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center and the WideSpot Performing Arts Center.
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Pepin and Stockholm
Cost: See website
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org
Hobgoblin Music
Stella Benson will present “Healing Musician” workshops at Hobgoblin Music. Bring your instruments.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 920 Highway 19
More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936
SeptOberfest
SeptOberfest activities continue with an “Uberfest” canine disc competition in the morning, a polka mass at 4:30 p.m., a German meal and a polka dance.
When: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: Wabasha
More info: www.wabasha mn.org
Taste of Scandinavia
A demonstration and sampling of aebleskiver is planned today at the Uffda Shop as part of Taste of Scandinavia.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: downtown Red Wing
Cost: free
More info: www.uffdashoponline.com
Cannon River Winery
TreVeld, a group of string musicians, will perform gypsy, swing, Celtic, blues and Nordic roots music at the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St.
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Silver Tones
The Silver Tones perform again.
When: 2 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 22 listing
Fields of Terror
Maiden Rock Apple Orchard in rural Stockholm, Wis., will offer Fields of Terror, including the Hellish Hayride of Horror and a walk into the Corn Maze of the Undead.
A child-friendly tour will be from 4 to 6 p.m. for kids under 12, who must be escorted by someone 12 or older; then from 7 to 10 p.m. for people 12 and up. No flashlights will be allowed at the smoke- and alcohol-free event.
When: 4-6 p.m.; 7-10 p.m.
Where: W1266 King Lane
Cost: $8 adults, $4 children
More info: 715-448-3502
Pumpkin party
A Pumpkin Party in the Park will take place at Ellsworth’s East End Park. Children 13 and under are invited to come for games and treats. The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the party. Children must be accompanied by adults.
When: 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Ellsworth
Cost: Food pantry donation
More info: 715-273-6442
Flood relief benefit
A flood relief benefit to help out Pine Island families will be held in Pine Island. A rib or chicken dinner and a silent auction will start at 4 p.m.; Oliver Twist will entertain with music at 4:30 p.m.; an oral auction will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Lost Faculties will play at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Pine Island Bank or the host bar; price is reduced $2 if purchased in advance.
When: 4 p.m.-midnight
Where: Island Sports Bar/Pool ‘n’ Pins
Cost: $10-12 adults, $5-7 children 10 and under
Harvest Haunting
Harvest Haunting returns to the LeDuc Historic Estate, where “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will be re-enacted in the woods. Other activities will include a scary video, a candlelight tour of the cellar, readings of children’s stories and treats. Children are invited to dress in costume. Reservations are required.
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings
Cost: $5
More info: 651-437-7055 or www.dakotahistory.org
‘Twilight Zone’
The final performance of “The Twilight Zone” will take place at Hobgoblin Music.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 22
Crossings at Carnegie
Accordion-o-Rama returns to Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota. Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Simone Perrin, Patrick Harison and Denny Malmberg will perform a variety of music styles.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616
Treasure Island
The rock band Hinder entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Island Event Center
Cost: $23-$33
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Oak Center
The Chris Silver Band performs a bluegrass concert at Oak Center General Store. Opening act will be Trevor Marty.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Lounge music
Spyrograph entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
Live music
Mick Sterling, formerly of Mick Sterlin and the Stud Brothers, will perform at the Blue Duck in downtown Red Wing.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 325 Bush St.
Cost: $5 cover
More info: 651-388-8300 or www.theblueduck.com
Sunday
Flyway Film Festival
The final day of the Flyway Film Festival brings a full schedule of independent film showings.
When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Pepin and Stockholm
Details: See Oct. 21
Hobgoblin Music
Stella Benson presents another Healing Musician Workshop at Hobgoblin Music.
When: 10 a.m.
Details: See Oct. 23
Cannon River Winery
Patchouli, a songwriting folk duo, will entertain at Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls. Julie and Bruce Hecksel sing and play guitar.
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St.
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Oak Center
Bob Franke,a singer, songwriter and guitarist, performs at Oak Center General Store.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Tuesday,
Oct. 26
Widespot PAC
The Community Living Room at Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm will celebrate the season with the “Glee Rocky Horror Episode.” People are invited to watch the show on a 16-foot screen. Bring snacks to share; beverages will be available.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Second story of N2030 Spring St.
Cost: Donation
More info: 715-442-2266 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
‘Troubled Waters’
Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance presents a showing of the documentary film “Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story” at the Sheldon Theatre. A panel discussion will follow.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: free
More info: www.lake pepinlegacyalliance.org
Thursday,
Oct. 28
Lutefisk supper
The 62nd annual lutefisk and meatball dinner at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in rural Beldenville, Wis., will be served family style. The meal also will include krumkake, sandbakkels and grot.
When: starts 2 p.m.
Where: 530th Street
Cost:$16 adults, $6 ages 6 to 10
More info: 715-273-4570
Chili Cook-Off
United Way of Goodhue, Pierce and Pepin counties presents the seventh annual chili cook-off at Misssissippi National Golf Club.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Red Wing
More info: 651-388-6309
Live music
The Bobby Vandell Trio entertains with country music at the Blue Duck.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 325 Bush St.
Cost: free
Friday, Oct. 29
Treats & Tours
Children and their parents are invited to stop at the Republican Eagle newspaper office. Youngsters can go trick-or-treating at stations throughout the building while everyone gets a chance to tour the newspaper operation. Halloween costumes are encouraged; people should wear closed-toe shoes for safety.
When: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: 2760 N. Service Drive
Cost: free
More info: 651-388-8235
Trick or Treat Trot
Cannon Falls will hold its annual Trick or Treat Trot. No parade is planned this year, but children and parents can walk from door to door and collect treats at participating businesses.
When: 4-5 p.m.
Where: downtown
Cost: free
Jack o’lanterns
Bill and Judy Habedank will have their annual jack-o’-lantern display in front of their home. Over 100 carved pumpkins will be on display.
When: dusk until dawn
Where: 1913 Grandview Ave.
Cost: Donation to food shelf or Red Cross
Fall Fest
The Red Wing Family YMCA will hold its annual fall fest, including a mystery maze, carnival games, arts and crafts, face painting and activities for preschool children. Children in middle school and younger must be accompanied by adults. Everyone is invited; costumes are encouraged.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Main and Broadway streets
Cost: $2 person, $10 family maximum
More info: 651-388-4724
Jimmy’s Pub
The Shawn, Steve and Russ Trio will entertain.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Hotel
Lounge music
Brian Kinney entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640
Live music
Flipside entertains at the Blue Duck.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 325 Bush St.
Cost: free
Saturday,
Oct. 30
Taste of Scandinavia
Lefse demonstrations and sampling will be featured during Taste of Scandinavian at Uffda Shop.
Where: Red Wing
Cost: free
More info: www.uffdashoponline.com
Halloween stories
“Not So Scary Stories and Songs” will be presented at Best of Times Bookstore in celebration of Halloween.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 425 W. Third St.
Cost: free
Cannon River Winery
It’s Halloween Wine-O-Ween time at the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls. Any adult wearing a costume will receive a complimentary wine tasting. Children under 21 will get candy treats.
When: noon-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
More info: 507-263-7400
Story time
Spooktacular Story Time with interactive stories, songs and rhymes is planned at Red Wing Public Library for preschoolers through second-grade children. Kids can wear their Halloween costumes and go down the street to participate in the Trunk or Treat costume parade at 2:45 p.m.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 225 East Ave.
Cost: Free
More info: 651-385-3673
Jack o’lanterns
The Habedank jack-o’-lantern display is illuminated all night.
Details: See Oct 29
‘The Shining’
On the eve of Halloween, “The Shining” will be shown at the Sheldon Theatre. A psychological horror film, it was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $5 plus sustainability fee
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Halloween Bash
The band Stained Glass will play for a Halloween Bash at Mississippi National Golf Links. The party, which is for age 21 and older, also will include food and a costume costume with cash prizes.
When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: 409 Golf Links Drive
Cost: $30 person, $50 couple in advance, $35 at door
More info: 651-388-1874
Crossings at Carnegie
Sean Phillips, an acoustic folk-rock musician, singer and songwriter, performs at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave.
Cost: $21 in advance, $24 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616
Hobgoblin Music
Bill Staines will present an evening of original music and humor in the Hobgoblin Music Loft. A folk icon and a seasoned performer, he will present music from his “Old Dogs” tour.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Highway 19
Cost: $12
More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936
Oak Center
Cliff Eberhardt will perform at Oak Center General Store. Opening act will be Tim Fast. Eberhardt, a driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk Movement, sings and plays bluesy guitar.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $15, $5 low-income
More info: 507-753-2080
Halloween party
The band Generation will play for a Halloween party at the Blue Duck.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 325 Bush St.
More info: 651-388-8300
Lounge music
Brian Kinney entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640
Sunday,
Oct. 31
Falconer Vineyards
Falconer Vineyards is celebrating Halloween with Wine-O-Ween, a Three Rivers Wine Trail event. Costumed visitors will get a complimentary wine tasting; children will get candy treats.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing
More info: 651-388-8849
Cannon River Winery
Sweet North will present an afternoon of progressive bluegrass and Americana music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St.,
More info: 507-263-7400
Oak Center
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart perform at Oak Center General Store.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Highway 63
Cost: $15, or $5 low-income
More info: 507-753-2080
‘Phantom of the Opera’
A Halloween tradition continues with the showing of the silent movie version of “Phantom of the Opera” at the Sheldon Theatre. The movie will have live accompaniment by Tom Erickson on the Kilgen theater organ.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 students
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