10 days out

Spotlight: The opening reception for the exhibit “Passing Views: Paintings by Francene Christianson” will be 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday June 2 at Abode Gallery in Stockholm. Items will be on display through June 30.

Sue Canterbury, associate curator of paintings at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, said Christianson's work is "old photos remade into new art are like memories retold by a crafty storyteller."

Some of these are autobiographical from Christianson's childhood while others are from her current life and travels.

"I like to take lots of photographs," Christianson said. "Whether I am traveling or around home, I am constantly shooting pictures. Back at my studio, I use the pictures for the setting of my paintings but more importantly add my feelings as I paint. I want to capture moments in my life and travels through landscapes and portraits."

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday June 2

Where: Abode Gallery, N2030 Spring St., Stockholm

Cost: Free

More info:715-442-2266

Friday May 25

Field of Honor

The fifth annual Flag Dedication Ceremony will take place. Flags will be put on display rain or shine and will be flown through Memorial Day.

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.” 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, Red Wing

Cost: $10

More info: 651-388-8400 or www.soapboxplayers.org, for mature audiences. No reservations, limited seating

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: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Cost: Free

More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com

Saturday, May 26

Voices of the Valley

Brenda Owens and Lee Mensinger will entertain with songs and guitar playing.

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Welch Station Access

Cost: Free

Cannon River Winery

Experience the Three Rivers Wine Trail's Tap the Barrel event. There will be wine tasting from the barrel and music by Lingua Lina from 1 to 4 p.m. and Reno Sweeney from 5 to 8 p.m.

When: all day

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: Free

More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

Hobgoblin Music

Soapbox Players present “How the Other Half Loves.”

When: 7:30 p.m.

Details: See May 25

Treasure Island

Rock band Tesla entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. For more than 25 years the band has been rocking the world with breakthrough hits like “Love Song,” “Signs,” “What You Give,” “Little Suzi” and “Modern Day Cowboy.” Don’t miss Jeff Keith, Frank Hannon, Brian Wheat, Troy Luccketta and new guitarist Dave Rude’s live performance.

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: 8:30 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. The Average Janes will play starting at 2 p.m.

When: 12-5 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: Free

More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

Gelly's Pub & Eatery

The Midlife Chryslers will entertain. The band featuring music of the 1960’s and 70s will be outside, weather permitting.

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.

More info: 715-442-202

Treasure Island

Sugar Benders entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Cost: Free

More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com

Friday, June 1

Zumbrota State Theatre

Branding Iron Productions presents “Nashville Songwriters in the Round” with Ray Stephenson and Buddy Owens. The two have written for Grammy-nominated Album of the Year contenders “Red River Blue,” by Blake Shelton and “Hemingways Whiskey,” by Kenny Chesney. A free art show will follow. Tickets can be purchased at Wild Ginger in Zumbrota, Doc Sawyer’s in Goodhue or at the door.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota

Cost: $40

More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

Treasure Island

Hitchville 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, June 2

Cannon River Winery

The winery presents “June Bloom - Local Wine & Food.” Visit all 10 wineries on the Great River Road Wine Trail, including Falconer Vineyards in Red Wing and Maiden Rock Winery & Cindery and taste local wines paired with local foods at this annual event. Live music at Cannon River Winery will include Joel Kachel from 1 to 4 p.m. and Relativity from 5 to 8 p.m.

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

Abode Gallery

Attend the opening reception for “Passing Views: Paintings by Francene Christianson.” Her paintings infuse memories into landscapes and portraits.

When: 2-5 p.m.

Details: See Spotlight

Zumbrota State Theatre

Branding Iron Productions presents “Nashville Songwriters in the Round,” with Ray Stephenson and Buddy Owens.

When: 7 p.m.

Details: See June 1

Treasure Island

Hitchville entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

When: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Parlay Lounge

Cost: Free

More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com

Sunday, June 3

Cannon River Winery

The winery presents “June Bloom - Local Wine & Food.” Visit all 10 wineries on the Great River Road Wine Trail. The group treVeld will perform from 1 to 4 p.m.

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com

— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer