- PHOTO: Curtis & Loretta
Spotlight
Come join Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet at a special “Double Anniversary” concert at 8 p.m. Saturday March 31 at Oak Center General Store.
The popular Minneapolis folk and Celtic music duo, known as Curtis & Loretta, will celebrate 35 years of performing together and 25 years of marriage.
It was Feb. 11, 1987, the two married in Santiago, Mexico. This spring marks the 35th anniversary of their first gig together, played at Schiavo’s in Santa Cruz, Calif.
The duo has been acclaimed across the nation for its harmonies, skill on an array of instruments including Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo and National steel ukulele as well as winning stage presence.
For many years, the twosome has crisscrossed the country to deliver its brand of folk singer/songwriter music at folk festivals, folk clubs, and universities.
Cutis & Loretta has shared billings with Vassar Clements, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Greg Brown and Holly Near, to name just a few.
When: Saturday March 31 at 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
Thursday
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: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: Free
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie. com
Friday
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
Oasis Eatery
Orchard manager Sam Miller will talk about an alternative schedule for backyard orchard care. Learn about organic pesticide application, thinning fruit, pruning trees and there will be time for questions and answers.
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Nesbitt’s Nursery, N4380 Highway 35, Prescott
Cost: Free
More info: 715-792-2676
Red Wing Singers
The Red Wing Singers present “The Circle of Life.” Many different styles of music will be presented from pop to classical.
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $15 adults, $9 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www. sheldontheatre.org.
Poetry reading
Gary Holthaus, Red Wing poet, non-fiction writer and storyteller, will read from his poems, including some from recent books “Walking off the Map” and “True as Black Ice.”
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Goodhue County History Center, 1166 Oak St.
Cost: Free
More info: 651-388-6024
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
Bluff Country Yoga
Bluff Country Yoga provides live music, gallery of art and refreshments.
When: 3-6 p.m.
Where: 427 W. Third St.
Cost: Free
Crossings at Carnegie
Mandolin and fiddle player Peter Ostroushko will entertain.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616
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
Randy Bachman and Fred Turner entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The pair is touring and recording as the rock machine Bachman & Turner. Their self-titled album is full of hair-raising, fist-pumping anthems, organizers said, that fit seamlessly among Bachman-Turner classics like “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet.”
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $38, $48
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Treasure Island
Them Pesky Kids entertains.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Sunday
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 Highway 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…things aren’t going to get better…”
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $5
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Tuesday, March 27
Cannon Falls Library
The movie “The Egg and I” starring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert, with Ma and Pa Kettle making their first on-screen appearance, will be shown. Ice cream sundaes and popcorn will be served.
When: 6:15 p.m.
Where: 306 Mill St. W.
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804
Lake City Historical Society
The Lake City Historical Society is sponsoring a talk that highlights Women’s History Month. Kathy Halvorson, the first female warden of Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing, will offer an interesting and informative presentation about the evolution of this historic facility and women’s role in the corrections profession.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor Council Chambers of the City Hall, Lake City
Cost: Free
Friday, March 30
Cannon River Winery
Paula Lammers will play live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400
Treasure Island
Hitchville entertains.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Saturday, March 31
Cannon Falls Library
The movie “Hugo” will be shown. Pop and popcorn will be served.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 306 Mill St. W.
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804
Cannon River Winery
Michael Loonan will play live music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400
Cannon River Winery
The band treVeld will play live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400
Gustavus Choir
The Gustavus Choir, the premier choral ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College as well as one of the nation’s premier Lutheran college choirs, will perform.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: First Lutheran Church, Red Wing
Cost: Free
Sheldon Theatre
Celebrate the Easter season with Sister as she answers the time worn questions of the season like “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year like Christmas?” and “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” Part pageant and “wHOLY hysterical,” this latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Easter Peeps.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $28 adults, $17 students
More info: 651-388-8700
Concert in Cannon Falls
The Dovetailers and the Cactus Blossoms will provide music.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Cannon Falls High School
Cost: $20
More info: www.cfaud. eventbrite.com or www.thecactusblossoms.com
Treasure Island
Hitchville entertains.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Oak Center
Curtis and Loretta will provide live music.
When: 8 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Marie’s Underground Grill and Tap House
Willie B Blues Band will play music.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 217 Plum St.
More info: 651-388-1896
Sunday, April 1
Cannon River Winery
Maud Hixson will play live music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400
Oak Center
Songsters Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin will provide music.
When: 2 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
Pierce County Ecumenical Choir
The Pierce County Ecumenical Choir, under the direction of Carol Halpaus, will perform “Come Walk With Me.” The 24-member ensemble come from Bay City, Beldenville, Ellsworth, Knapp, Maiden Rock, Plum City, Prescott and Spring Valley.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Seventh Day Adventist Church, Red Wing
Cost: Free
”Song of the Shadows”
First Covenant Church, along with support of other congregations in Red Wing, is performing “Song of the Shadows,” a musical candlelight service. This cantata features a full choir and orchestra. Donations will be taken with proceeds to benefit the food shelf and Connecting Connections.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Church of St. Joseph, 426 Eighth St.
Cost: Free
More info: Dawn Conroy-Pretto at 651-388-2385
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs
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