- PHOTO: Babatunde Lea
Spotlight event
UW-RF holds RADD Jazz
"Universal Language VIII," the University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ annual program that explores a synthesis of jazz, improvised music and indigenous folk music from throughout the world, will feature guest artist Babatunde Lea on Saturday evening.
Lea has dedicated more than 50 years as a percussionist. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists, including legends McCoy Tyner, Pharaoh Sanders, Stan Getz, Richie Cole, Van Morrison and Micky Hart.
Lea has recorded six CDs, including his most recent, “Umbo Weti,” for Motema Records. The CD features Ernie Watts (saxophone), Patrice Rushen (piano), Gary Brown (bass), and Dwight Trible (voice).
The program/artistic director for the Educultural Foundation in California, Lea has served as a performer, instructor and artist-in-residence in a wide range of educational settings. He’s also played at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday April 28
Where: Abbott Concert Hall of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building, UW-River Falls
Cost: Free
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: Sheldon 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
@brief/summary text: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, and 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
UW-River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls brings percussionist Babtunde Lea for the RADD Jazz Series.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Abbott Concert Hall
Details: See spotlight
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
@brief/summary text:Studio Ramble Tour
Tour the studios and meet the artists.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See April 28
Choral music
Gustavus Adolphus Christ Chapel Choir will perform and lead worship at Vasa Lutheran Church.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: 15401 Norelius Road
Cost: Offering
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
Thursday, May 3
Crossings at Carnegie
Acoustic guitarist and native flutist Leon Joseph Littlebird will perform live.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $14 in advance, $16 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Friday, May 4
100-mile garage sale
Residents and stores clean out their attics, garages and basements to create 100 miles and three days of bargains. The 100-mile Garage Sale runs from Alma on the southern end of the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin, north along Highway 35 through Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm and Maiden Rock to Bay City. Cross the river and the sale continues from Red Wing south on Highway 61 through Frontenac, Lake City, Camp LaCupolis, Reads Landing, Wabasha, Kellogg and Winona.
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Great Mississippi River Road around Lake Pepin
Treasure Island
The group II Amendment 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, May 5
100-mile garage sale
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See May 4
Cannon River Winery
The DitchLilies 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
Zumbrota State Theatre
Jonathan Edwards performs songs of passion, insight and humor, rendered in his pure and powerful tenor.
When: 8 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
Treasure Island
The group II Amendment 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, May 6
100-mile garage sale
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See May 4
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
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