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Concerts in the Park
Sawtooth Bluegrass Band will provide live entertainment. The group combines close harmony vocals, driving instrumentation and a sense of fun and high energy.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park Band Shell, 400 West Ave.
More info: www.sawtoothbluegrass.com
Thursday July 12
Red Wing Collectors Society Convention
Founded in 1977, the Red Wing Collectors Society celebrates 35 years with its annual convention. Potter-enthusiasts from around the country gather in town to celebrate, commemorate and educate. The RWCS is the largest collectors society in the nation with more than 1,200 members attending the event. Today’s events include the Premier Pottery and Stoneware Auction.
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Red Wing High School and Central Park
More info: www.redwingcollectors.org
Sheldon Theatre
Phoenix Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical,” a story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. The play tells of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick and based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. The musical is directed by Sean Dowse.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $20 adults, $12 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Friday July 13
Red Wing Collectors Society Convention
Today’s events include the “Crockfest” celebration with live music from the Cruisers, food, face painting, clay modeling and activities for the whole family.
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Central Park, Red Wing
Details: See July 12
“Pink Smoke over the Vatican”
This documentary chronicles the stories of women priests, their supporters and the Roman Catholic Church’s response to the growing outcry for female ordination. Father Roy Bougeois, the Rev. Dagmar Celeste and Bishop Patricia Fresen will attend.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: First Lutheran Church, Red Wing
Cost: Offering
Sheldon Theatre
“9 to 5: The Musical” is staged.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See July 12
Prairie Island Powwow
Sometimes called wacipi (pronounced Wa-chee-pee) the powwow is a traditional Native American cultural celebration where the generations gather to socialize, dance, sing, visit, renew old friendships and make new ones. Experience the traditional dancing and drumming during the Prairie Island Dakota Days celebration with several different championship categories
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Prairie Island
Cost: Free
Music Under the Bridge
The trio Lehto & Wright will provide live entertainment for the summer concert series.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 137 Main St. W., Wabasha
Cost: Free
More info: www.lehtoandwright.com
Crossings at Carnegie
Artists’ reception for the group exhibit “On the Edge” will be held.
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
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
Saturday July 14
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has live musical entertainment and other special features. Music will be provided by Chatfield Jazz Trio starting around 10 a.m. Children’s activities building veggie mobiles.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.
Red Wing Collectors Society Convention
Today’s events include the Pottery Show and Sale.
When: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Red Wing High School
Details: See July 12
Goranowski Glassworks
Chuck Goranowski holds a hand-blown glass garden art show.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 26231 County Road 7 Blvd.
Cost: Free
Voices of the Valley
Master Gardeners will have a display table educating the public. Information on wild flowers of the Cannon Valley Trail will also be on display. The Goodhue County Dairy Princesses will be handing out ice cream treats.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Welch Station Access
Cost: Free
Cannon River Winery
Live entertainment is planned for the winery including 1 to 4 p.m. Jagged Edge and 5 to 8 p.m. treVeld. Jagged Edge is a five person acoustic group playing original music and treVeld is a stringed group of musicians who perform music that blends genres.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Prairie Island Powwow
Experience the traditional dancing and drumming during the Prairie Island Dakota Days celebration with several championship categories.
When: 1 and 7 p.m.
Details: See July 13
Sheldon Theatre
“9 to 5: The Musical” takes the stage.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See July 12
Zumbrota State Theatre
The group Collective Unconscious performs “Déjà Vu,” the classic Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's album in its entirety.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $24 in advance, $27 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: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Sunday July 15
Garden Tour
The Red Wing Arts Association presents the 2012 Garden Tour. Whether you were searching for new inspiration for your garden, wanted to enjoy beautiful blooms while listening to live music, or were curious to see how a garden inspires an artist, you found it all. This popular self-guided tour features five gardens, the Medical Center Garden and a container garden show. The hospital site will include the healing garden, labyrinths – permanent and canvas, an establishing native prairie, floral themed art show in the cafeteria, permeable drive and demonstrations or information on healing arts. Master Gardeners will be at each location to answer questions.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Throughout Red Wing
Cost: $15
More info: www.redwingartsassociation.org/garden_tour.htm
Goranowski Glassworks
Chuck Goranowski holds a hand-blown glass garden art show.
Details: See July 14
Prairie Island Powwow
Experience the traditional dancing and drumming during the Prairie Island Dakota Days celebration with several different championship categories.
When: 1 p.m.
Details: See July 13
Cannon River Winery
Tony Williams will perform a solo performance featuring a variety of classical, flamenco and jazz originals. During the summer of 2011 he was voted the winner of the KARE 11 “The Voice: Minnesota” contest.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Pops on Pepin
The Jewish Center Community Orchestra of St. Paul will perform music from “Porgy and Bess” and “Fiddler on the Roof” as well as several American classics. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Lake City Beach park
Cost: Free; donations will be collected for Lake City Food Shelf.
Tuesday July 17
Zumbrota Concerts in the Park
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live entertainment from the Urban Hillbilly Quartet. There will be free ice cream provided by the Zumbrota Rotary Club. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held at the State Theatre.
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: East Park, E. Sixth St., Zumbrota
Cost: Free
Wednesday July 18
Wabasha County Fair
Wabasha County’s fair opens. Today’s events include FFA Kid’s Barnyard, MADD Car exhibit, 4 to 10 p.m. carnival, 6 p.m. 4-H/FFA dairy judging and 7 p.m. demolition derby.
When: All day
Where: Fairground located at junction of Highway 60 and Highway 61 in Wabasha
Cost: $4 parking, $7 season pass
More info: www.wabashacountyfair.org
Concerts in the Park
The group Generation II will play big band overtures.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park Band Shell, 400 West Ave.
Thursday July 19
Wabasha County Fair
Today’s events include: 2:30 p.m. “MN” storyteller; 2 to 8 p.m. Rad Zoo – a reptile and amphibian discovery zoo; 4 to 8 p.m. Family Night including cupcake decorating, old-time games, minnow races and vegetable races; 5 p.m. “Tales with Tails” storyteller; 6 p.m. swine races; 7 p.m. poultry contest; and 8:30 to midnight live entertainment from Lost Highway, $10 ticket.
When: All day
Details: See July 18
Zumbrota Rocks the Block
The Zumbrota area businesses present an evening with street vendors, artists, food, drinks, store specials, kid’s activities and live music.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Zumbrota
Cost: Free
Friday July 20
Wabasha County Fair
Today’s events include: 3 to 7 p.m. Funtime Functions including face painting and balloon artist; 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Funtime Functions Show; 5 to 11 p.m. mechanical bull; 6:15 p.m. 4-H Share the Fun show; 6:30 p.m. talent show; 7 p.m. Redneck Olympics; and 7:30 p.m. a DJ.
When: Noon-11 p.m.
Details: See July 18
Sheldon Theatre
“9 to 5: The Musical” takes the stage.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See July 12
Crossings at Carnegie
John Gorka, an honored icon of folk tradition, will perform.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $24 in advance, $26 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Treasure Island
Sell Out Stereo 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 July 21
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has live musical entertainment and other special features.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Details See Spotlight
Wabasha County Fair
Today’s events include: 8:30 a.m. Auction Buyer’s Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA livestock auction; 9:30 a.m. Ugly Cake contest; 12:30 p.m. skid loader contest, kids’ pedal pull; 1:30, 2:30, 4 and 5:30 p.m. Jason Huenke Comedy and Juggling Show; 2:30 and 4 p.m. Knocknagow Irish Dancers; and 7 p.m. demolition derby.
When: 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Details: See July 18
Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival
This event is expected to draw wine and art lovers from the Upper Midwest to Hannah's Bend Park on the banks of the Cannon River. Visitors can taste Minnesota wines, browse through artist booths and enjoy local talent and cuisine. Live music is planned at 11:30 a.m. by Tinkchad, 1:30 p.m. by Glider with Dave Hagedron Jazz Trio and 3:30 p.m. by the Cactus Blossoms. The festival is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, with all proceeds going toward the construction of the Veteran Memorial in East Riverside Park.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hannah’s Bend Park,
Cost: Art fair is free, $20 allows wine tasting from ten or more Minnesota wineries from noon to 4 p.m. both days
More info: 651-492-5512
Stockholm Art Fair
Over a hundred artists will fill the Stockholm Village Park overlooking Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River. Find paintings, jewelry, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, leather, photography and more. Food vendors entice you with such offerings as meatloaf struan with horseradish marmalade, wood fired pizza, portabella mushroom sandwiches and many local specialties. Local musicians such as Patchouli and Yata perform onstage throughout the day.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Stockholm Village Park, off the Great River Road and Spring Street, Stockholm
Cost: Free
More info: www.stockholmartfair.org
Voices of the Valley
Detlef Bordhauser will entertain with his German accordion music dressed in the traditional lederhosen.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Welch Station Access
Cost: Free
Cannon River Winery
An afternoon of music at winery is planned with artists Daniel Switch and Reno Sweeney. Switch provides live entertainment from 1 to 4 p.m. with his acoustic set of guitar ballads. Hear Reno Sweeney from 5 to 8 p.m. The six-piece, Minneapolis-based 1930s and 1940s revival band performs a mix of jazz standards and original tunes.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
“9 to 5: The Musical” plays.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See July 12
Treasure Island
Dubbed by Lewis Black as “the funniest woman in America,” Kathleen Madigan is one of the most popular headliners in the country, and she’s coming to Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $25, $35
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Treasure Island
Sell Out Stereo 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 July 22
Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival
Visitors can taste Minnesota wines, browse artist booths and enjoy local live music. Mark Stillman plays from 1 to 4 p.m.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See July 21
Cannon River Winery
Singer/songwriter Joel Kachel provides live entertainment.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
“9 to 5: The Musical” wraps up its run.
When: 2 p.m.
Details: See July 12
Zumbrota State Theatre
The Songs of Hope concert includes children from around the world singing songs of peace, love, and respect. This is a celebration of cultural unity. The event is sponsored by the Zumbrota Area Arts Council.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $10, $5 ages 18 and under
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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