Thursday, April 19
UW-River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Theatre presents “Richard III,” a historical play written by William Shakespeare. In order to make the political action of the play more prominent, the production is set in the present day. While the text is trimmed, the traditional language is retained. As a way of saying “thanks” to UWRF theater patrons and supporters, all performances of "Richard III" are free. Seating is reserved, so a ticket is needed.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blanche Davis Theatre of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 715-425-3114
Friday, April 20
Crossings at Carnegie
The Tannahill Weavers will perform. The group’s music is described as traditional Scottish reels and jigs meets U2.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $26 in advance, $28 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
UW-River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Theatre presents “Richard III,” a historical play written by William Shakespeare.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See April 19
Treasure Island
Country singer and former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Her debut album, “Small Town Girl,” sold over 800,000 copies with three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs including “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder” and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind.”
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $34, $44
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Treasure Island
Passion 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, April 21
Poetry celebration
Favorite poems will be read aloud with submissions from residents of Goodhue and Pierce counties. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Red Wing Public Library.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Red Wing Public Library Foot Room
Cost: Free
More info: Call Joyce at 651-388-8353 or Barb at 651-385-9359
Widespot PAC
Widespot teams up with the Great River Shakespeare Festival to offer two workshops including Shakespeare’s Language and Stage Combat. The workshop will be led by Doug Scholz-Carlson, stage director, Guthrie actor, fight choreographer and associate producing director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. This is a special opportunity for adults and students middle-school age and up.
When: Stage Combat workshop 1 p.m., Shakespeare’s Language workshop 2:30 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $15 for both
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Cannon River Winery
The Average Janes sing for three hours and, after an hour break in the music, David Severson takes the microphone.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band will perform live.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $15 adults, $8 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Barn dancing
The Barn Cats will play for the barn dance. 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
Jazz concert
International jazz artist Anne Drummond will perform in conclusion of her three-day residency providing instruction for students from Lake City and area schools.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Auditorium, Lake City High School, 300 South Garden St.
Cost: Free
More info: www.annedrummond.com
UW-River Falls
The UW-River Falls University Theatre presents “Richard III,” a historical play written by William Shakespeare.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See April 19
Oak Center
Dan Newton and Cafe' Accordion 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
Passion 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, April 22
Cannon River Winery
Lingua Luna will play live music during the winery’s Wine and Dessert Pairing Event. Wine will be paired with local desserts.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Pierce County Ecumenical Choir
The Pierce County Ecumenical Choir, under the direction of Carol Halpaus, will perform “Come Walk With Me.” The choir will perform twice, 3 p.m. in Red Wing and 7 p.m. in Ellsworth.
When: 3 and 7 p.m.
Where: Deercrest, 470 Fairview Blvd, Red Wing and English Lutheran Church, 229 W Main, Ellsworth
Details See April 18
Thursday, April 26
Sheldon Theatre
Children can see storybook detective “Nate the Great” come alive on the Sheldon Theatre stage when Theatreworks USA brings its tour production to Red Wing. Nate gets stuck while trying to find his friend Annie’s missing painting, but gets some help from famous fictional detectives. Children 4 and older should enjoy this musical based on the children’s book series.
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: heldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $14 adults, $6 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
BrickHouse Pub & Grille
Acoustic singer and guitarist Siouxise West will entertain.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: 433 Main St., Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: 651-388-9999
Friday, April 27
Sheldon at Fairview
Violinist Chad Hoopes plays for the Arts for Your Health concert series presented by the Sheldon Theatre at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center.
When: 12:05 p.m.
Where: Garden View Café
Cost: Free
Sheldon Theatre
James Sewell Ballet presents “Le Dance Off,” its wry twist on the current craze of celebrity-infused competitive dance. Take one live studio audience, two showmen, eight daring and original dancers, and you’ve got the makings for a theatrical event that promises to blur the lines between brilliance, showmanship and artistic insanity.
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.
Zumbrota State Theatre
Storyhill will perform story songs and heartbreaking harmonies.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
Ray Bonneville 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
The Sugar Benders entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Saturday, April 28
Taste of Lake City
Enjoy generous samples of local cuisine from participating Lake City restaurants and businesses. The event is produced by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce
When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Lake City
Cost: $8
Girls’ Day Out
Grab your gal pals and enjoy a girls’ day out in Lake City. Browse through the specialty shops, check out new spring merchandise, participate in sampling and demonstrations.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lake City
Studio Ramble Tour
Tour area studios, meet the artists and purchase art in a variety of media including pottery, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, glass, computer imaging, Giclee prints, chocolate and wine.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Throughout Red Wing and Great River region
Cost: Free
More info: www.husomandrose.com/studioramble
Cannon River Winery
Michael Loonan 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
Widespot PAC
J.D. Steele, director of MacPhail Community Youth Choir, shows off his group of dynamic young singers doing jazz, gospel, pop, and East African at WideSpot.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $10, $5 for ages 12 and under
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Cannon River Winery
Comedians Todd Andrews, Jodie Maruska and Ron Lamprecht perform. Headlining the show is Andrews, whose act comedy often centers on the saga of a “Boston Boy Lost in Wisconsin”.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: $25, space is limited
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Oak Center
Switchback 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
The Sugar Benders entertain at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Sunday, April 29
Studio Ramble Tour
Tour the studios and meet the artists.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See April 28
Cannon River Winery
Jazz will play music.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Crossings at Carnegie
Bruce Molsky, the world's premier old-time fiddler, will perform live.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
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