- PHOTOS: Thompson
- PHOTOS: Donohue
Spotlight:
Enjoy an evening with Butch Thompson on piano with Grammy-award winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue Saturday May 19 in Stockholm. The duo plays blues, jazz and original music and will preview tunes from their new CD, "Vicksburg Blues."
In his long career, pianist and clarinetist Thompson has earned a worldwide reputation as a traditional jazz and ragtime master. He tours widely as a soloist or at the helm of several ensembles and is also known for his long run on “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Donohue also has “A Prairie Home Companion” experience, but as the guitarist for Guy's All-Star Shoe Band.
His honors include a 2005 Grammy, several Minnesota Music Awards, and the title as 1983 National Finger Picking Guitar Champion. Donohue has also been a featured performer at major music festivals including the Newport, Telluride and Philadelphia Folk Festivals.
Local ensemble the Ditchlilies will open.
At a glance…
The evening features Butch Thompson on piano with Grammy-award winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue. Local favorites, the Ditchlilies, will open.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday May 19
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $18
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Thursday, May 17
Sheldon at Fairview
The duo of Carrie Vecchione and Rolf ErDahl, known as Oboebass, will perform in the Arts for Your Health Series presented by the Sheldon Theatre at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. The two bring a wide array of exciting new music to a variety of venues. The husband and wife believe strongly in the power of music to enchant and uplift, and said they look forward to bringing that power and beauty to Fairview Red Wing.
When: 12:05 p.m.
Where: Garden View Cafe
Cost: Free
Hobgoblin Music
Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.” This farcical comedy is described as “just another groovy 1970s love triangle, featuring: secret phone calls, feeble excuses and suspicious boots.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hobgoblin Music Loft, 920 Highway 19
Cost: $10
More info: 651-388-8400 or www.soapboxplayers.org, for mature audiences. No reservations, limited seating
Friday, May 18
Fresh Art Tour
The annual self-guided tour comprises 14 sites from Maiden Rock to Durand, Wis. Meet the artists and see paintings, clay, jewelry, hand-forged metal, fiber and possibly a chicken or two.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Villages of Pepin and southern Pierce County
Cost: Free
More info: 715-672-8188 or www.freshart.org
Hobgoblin Music
Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See May 17
Zumbrota State Theatre
Minnesota folk singer/songwriter Peter Mayer performs songs of whimsy and humor.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Treasure Island
Shalo Lee and the Rush River Band 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, May 19
Get Bent Willow Design
Welch resident and artist Harvey Carlson creates garden art and rustic furniture from recycled woods and buckthorn and will be having an art show at his farm.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 22279 145th Ave., Welch
More info: 651-331-6118
Fresh Art Tour
Artists open their studios to the public.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See May 18
Cannon River Winery
The second Cannon Falls Veterans Memorial Benefit will take place. There will be a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Cannon Falls Veterans Memorial fund, truck display, and color guard. Guests will also be able to enjoy grilled food for sale, wine samples, and free live music by Tim Brown.
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
Shoreline Dance Studio presents its annual recital.
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $12 adults, $8 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Widespot PAC
The evening features Butch Thompson on piano with Grammy-award winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donahue. The Ditchlilies will open.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Hobgoblin Music
Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See May 17
Treasure Island
Shalo Lee and the Rush River Band entertain 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
Stained Glass will perform live music.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 217 Plum St.
More info: 651-388-1896
Sunday, May 20
Get Bent Willow Design
Welch resident and artist Harvey Carlson creates garden art and rustic furniture.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See May 19
Fresh Art Tour
Artists open their studios to the public.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See May 18
Cannon River Winery
Singer Andrew Walesch will perform.
When: 2-5 p.m
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Friday, May 25
Field of Honor
The fifth annual Flag Dedication Ceremony will take place, presented by Red Wing Area Seniors. Flags will be put on display rain or shine and will be flown through Memorial Day. Forms to dedicate flags are available at the Red Wing Senior Center, 1407 W. Fourth St., cost is $25.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bay Point Park, Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: 651-267-3599
Hobgoblin Music
Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See May 17
Crossings at Carnegie
Pieta Brown performs with her sultry vocals and bright, poignant lyrics.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.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, May 26
Hobgoblin Music
Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See May 17
Cannon River Winery
Experience the Three Rivers Wine Trail's Tap the Barrel event. There will be wine tasting from the barrel, gift basket give-aways and free live music by Lingua Lina from 1 to 4 p.m. and Reno Sweeney from 5 to 8 p.m.
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Treasure Island
Rock band Tesla entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. For more than 25 years the band has been rocking the world with hits that include “Love Song,” “Signs,” “What You Give,” “Little Suzi” and “Modern Day Cowboy.” Jeff Keith, Frank Hannon, Brian Wheat and Troy Luccketta play with new guitarist Dave Rude.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $28, $38
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.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, May 27
Cannon River Winery
Experience the Three Rivers Wine Trail's Tap the Barrel event. There will be music by the Average Janes from 2 to 5 p.m.
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Monday, May 28
Treasure Island
Sugar Benders entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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