Thursday, March 15
Cannon Falls Library
The movie "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara will be shown. Refreshments including corned beef sandwiches, chips and pop will start at 6 p.m.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 306 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804
Sheldon Theatre
Local actors bring “the novel of the century” to life on stage when they perform Harper Lee’s classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about racial inequality in America tells the story of lawyer Atticus Finch and his children, Jem and Scout, and the effect on them when he takes on the defense of a black man who has been framed for a crime he did not commit.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $18 adults, $11 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org
Friday, March 16
Cannon River Winery
Jaggedease will provide 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
The Phoenix Theatre presents the classic play set in Alabama during the Great Depression, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See March 15
Crossings at Carnegie
Flutist Jon Romer will present his song and story of the history and tradition of the Native American flute.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St.
Cost: $14 in advance, $16 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
The Scottie Miller Blues Band will provide entertainment with 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 or www.scottiemiller.com
Treasure Island
Westside 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, March 17
Paw paintings
The Humane Society of Goodhue County presents a first-of-a-kind event when paintings – made by painted animals paw prints – are auctioned. There will also be adoptable animals who are hoping to become someone’s lucky charm.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Arts Association, Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St.
Cost: Bids start at $25
More info: 651-388-7569 or www.redwingartsassociation.org
Camp Pepin Appreciation Day
Activities include games, face painting, open swim, kayaking demos, climbing wall and live performance by Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Refreshments including froggy-floats and hot dogs will be served.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Family YMCA, 434 Main St.
Cost: Free
Cannon River Winery
Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band will play live music. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for prizes.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Gelly's Pub
Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live music from Garrigan’s Quarrel playing Irish tunes and the Midlife Cryslers playing favorites from the 1960s and ‘70s. Irish food will be served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and an Irish parade will begin at 4 p.m.
When: Music 2-3:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; parade 4 p.m.
Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.
More info: 715-442-202
Sheldon Theatre
The Phoenix Theatre presents the classic play set in Alabama during the Great Depression, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See March 15
Moonshine Showcase
The Two Tap Trio will perform live Irish music.
When: Doors open 6 p.m., music starts 7 p.m.
Where: 611 Broadway Ave., Wabasha
Cost: $20 advance, $28 at the door
More info: 651-564-0569 or www.moonshineshowcase.com
Barn dancing
The Rush River Ramblers will play for the barn dance. No experience is necessary for a good time. For this special St. Patrick’s Day edition of the barn dance series, the Ramblers will appear as their alter ego, the Irish Wolf Hounds. Come celebrate by wearing green and dance the night away. The group includes Thomas O'Rauch on banjo, Airick O'Hatling on fiddle, and Suzie O'West on guitar, with Twin Cities caller Rina O'Rossi. Rossi 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, W. Maple St., River Falls
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 for ages 12 and younger
Oak Center
Clairseach will provide 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
Treasure Island
Westside entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
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
Inside Straight will perform live music.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 217 Plum Street, Red Wing
More info: 651-388-1896
Sunday, March 18
Cannon River Winery
Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band 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
Sheldon Theatre
The Phoenix Theatre presents the classic play set in Alabama during the Great Depression, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
When: 2 p.m.
Details: See March 15
Thursday, March 22
Crossings at Carnegie
John Grabko presents a power point presentation outlining the tragic events of “The Great Hinckley Fire of 1984.”
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St.
Cost: Free
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Friday, March 23
Cannon River Winery
Maud Hixson will provide live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Oak Center
Boiled In Lead will provide 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 or www.boiledinlead.com
Treasure Island
Them Pesky Kids 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, March 24
Red Wing Singers
The Red Wing Singers present their annual spring concert.
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Cannon River Winery
The Average Janes 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
Crossings at Carnegie
Mandolin and fiddle player Peter Ostroushko will entertain.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
Axis Mundi will provide 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 or www.worldviewmusic.com
Treasure Island
Them Pesky Kids 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, March 25
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
The Lakeside Bar
Siouxsie West will perform live music.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 3529 State Road 35, Maiden Rock
More info: 715-448-4121
Widespot PAC
The third annual Spring Equinox show will be presented entirely by the middle school and high school students from the Pepin Area School District and Home School program. The show will be produced by Nancy Lund.
The one-act play “This Is a Test” by Stephen Gregg, is a short, comedy about a kid having an awful experience with an exam: “As the ticking clock reminds you, you have only 60 minutes to complete this oh-so-important predictor of your future. But your classmates are blatantly cheating, time is passing and when you reach the essay question — it's in Chinese! And things aren't going to get better...”
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $5
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
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