10 days out
Area happenings for the next 10 days.
Spotlight event
Moscow Nights, an award-winning musical group from Russia, is a versatile trio of musicians. These classically trained artists are bringing their toe-tapping music to Cannon Falls Monday Feb. 27. Their program presents an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions and culture as well as humorous dances.
The performance promises to be an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages, organizers said. The program sponsored by the Cannon Falls Library and the Friends of the Cannon Falls Library.
At a glance…
When: Monday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Cannon Falls Library, 306 Mill St. W.
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804
Friday, Feb. 17
Cannon River Winery
Darrell Pipo Jr. will play live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
Red Wing elementary school children present their talent at Arts Alive.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $13 adults, $10 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Widespot PAC
Singer/songwriter Vicky Emerson will perform.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $12 adults, $8 kids 12 and under
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Treasure Island
Williams and Ree entertain with their lively fast-paced comedy act at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $25
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Lounge music
Hitchville entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Oak Center
Acoustic guitarist Cliff Eberhardt will perform.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oak Center General Store, Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Saturday, Feb. 18
Sheldon Theatre
Elementary school children present their talent at Arts Alive.
When: 2 p.m.
Details: See Feb. 17
Cannon River Winery
Andrew Walesch will play live music.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Barn dancing
The Rush River Ramblers will play for the barn dance. No experience is necessary for a good time. An expert caller is on hand to teach steps to new and more seasoned dancers. All ages are welcome, singles and couples.
The first half of the evening features family dances suitable for children, with more advanced dances in the second half. The barn dances are a joint project of River Falls Community Arts Base and River Falls Parks and Recreation.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: gym of River Falls Academy, West Maple Street
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 for ages 12 and under
Treasure Island
Mixed martial arts will battle it out for cage fighting glory at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $15, $30 and $50
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Zumbrota State Theatre
Beatles cover band Revolution 5 will perform “The Long and Winding Road: From Sullivan to Apple.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $24 in advance, $28 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
The Scottie Miller Blues Band will play.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oak Center General Store, Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Lounge music
Hitchville entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Sunday, Feb. 19
Cannon River Winery
Tony Williams will play live music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Crossings at Carnegie
Bob Wootton, Johnny Cash's legendary lead guitarist and "The Minnesota 2" Brandon Sampson and Dezi Wallace of Six Mile Grove present, “Guaranteed Cash - the Songs, the Sounds, the Stories of Johnny Cash.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Friday, Feb. 24
Cannon River Winery
Andrew Walesch will play live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Crossings at Carnegie
Songwriter Garnet Rogers will perform.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $16 in advance, $18 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Treasure Island
Steve Millar entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Saturday, Feb. 25
Cannon Falls Library
Freelance photographer and public speaker Doug Ohman will talk about his popular book series, “Minnesota Byways.” Travel the state with Ohman as he explores many of the one-room schoolhouse sites and structures that are being lost to history.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 306 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804 or www.pioneerphotography.com
Cannon River Winery
The Average Janes will play live music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Cannon River Winery
The group treVeld will play live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
Mu Daiko, the state’s foremost taiko drumming ensemble, presents its 15th anniversary concert starring Hanayui from KODO, including the legendary Odaiko soloist Yoshikazu Fujimoto. North American guest artists Tiffany Tamaribuchi and Megan Chao Smith will also perform.
Sister Cities is having a fundraising dinner the evening of the show to support Sister Cities programs. An Asian dinner will be served at the St. James Hotel followed by the show at the Sheldon. Tickets to the dinner and show are $65 each.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $15 adults, $9 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Oak Center
Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings will play.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oak Center General Store, Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Treasure Island
Steve Millar entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Marie’s Underground Grill and Tap House
Flipside will perform live music.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 217 Plum St., Red Wing
More info: 651-388-1896
Sunday, Feb. 26
Cannon River Winery
Daniel Switch will play live music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Choral concert
The choral and orchestral concert “How Can I Keep from Singing,
Songs of the American Spirit” features American music and will include patriotic, folk, spiritual, pop, Broadway and pieces by contemporary composers. All proceeds of the free-will offering will benefit the Red Wing Area Food Shelf.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 503 W. Sixth St., Red Wing
Cost: Free
Oak Center
Bill Staines will play live music.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oak Center General Store, Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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