- PHOTO: Bowers
Spotlight: Autoharpist Bryan Bowers will play live at the acoustically rich Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm at 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 1. From his rather unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. He has redefined the autoharp and is also well known as a singer-songwriter and storyteller.
Bowers has a dynamic outgoing personality and an uncanny ability to enchant a crowd in practically any situation. His towering 6-foot, 4-inch frame can be wild and zany on stage while playing a song like “Dixie” and five minutes later he can have the same audience singing “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” in quite reverence and delight.
Critics agree - Bowers' creativity and talent have won him induction into Frets Magazine's First Gallery of the Greats. In 1993, he was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame to stand only with Maybelle Carter, Kilby Snow and Sara Carter. He also became popular with the audience of the comedy radio program “The Dr. Demento Show” with his 1980 recording of Mike Cross' song "The Scotsman.”
Tickets are $12 and available at www.widespotperformingarts.org.
At a glance…
When: 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 1
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $12
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Today
Photo Chat
The Red Wing Photography Club meets casually for Photo Chat every Wednesday. There is never an agenda. It’s a great time to ask camera and gear questions and also get your photography, printing and editing questions answered. Also, find out about the different classes the club has to offer.
When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Thursday Aug. 30
Sheldon Theatre
Enjoy a movie musical evening with the 1956 classic “The Sound of Music.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $5
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Crossings at Carnegie
Soulful blues and rock musicians Beth Wood and Laurie McClain will perform.
When: 7:30 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 Aug. 31
Zumbrota State Theater
Z-Theatre presents “Forever Plaid” as its first show in the Zumbrota Area Arts Council’s new home. “Forever Plaid” is a goofy musical revue written by Stuart Ross in 1990 featuring the style of the close-harmony "guy groups" (e.g. Four Aces, Four Freshmen) that reached the height of their popularity during the 1950s.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 96 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $10 adults, $8 for ages 18 and under
More info: www.zaac.org
Treasure Island
Shalo Lee & 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
Saturday Sept. 1
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has live musical entertainment and other special features in addition to the fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. Music will start around 10 a.m. and be provided by In Tandem, an acoustic duo of Lee Mensinger and Brenda Owens.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.
Red Wing Arts Association
The exhibit “Paper Art” opens at the Red Wing Art Association and runs through Oct. 28.
When: Daily
Where: Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St.
More info: 651-388-7569 or www.redwingartsassociation.org
Falconer Vineyards
Falconer Vineyards features a bassoon concert with Steven Yu of the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Opera.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 3572 Old Tyler Road
Cost: Free
More info: 651-388-8849 or www.falconervineyards.com
Cannon River Winery
Andrew Walesch will provide 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
Hall of Fame autoharpist Bryan Bowers will perform. Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit, redefining the autoharp and is also well known as a singer-songwriter of such tunes as John Denver's “Berkeley Woman”.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Treasure Island
The legendary group Boston entertains at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Propelled by hits “More than a Feeling,” “Long Time” and “Peace of Mind,” Boston shot to the top of the charts with one of the fastest selling debut albums in history. The musical engineer behind the arena-sized rock group, Tom Scholz, has again assembled a live band that lives up to the legend.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $39, $49
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Treasure Island
Shalo Lee & 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 Sept. 2
Funky Sidewalks #6
Lake City’s Funky Sidewalks No. 6 is an annual Labor Day weekend event featuring handmade goods, produce and vintage goods. The sidewalk festival includes live entertainment at 9:30 a.m. by vocalist Wendy Plaster and also 11 to 2 p.m. from a Rochester trio.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Lyon Avenue and Washington Street, Lake City
Cost: Free
Gelly's Pub
The Midlife Cryslers will play live music.
When: 2-6 p.m.
Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.
More info: 715-442-202
Cannon River Winery
Andrew Walesch will provide music.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Treasure Island
Sellout Stereo entertains at Treasure Island.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Parlay Lounge
Cost: Free
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Wednesday Sept. 5
Photo Chat
The Red Wing Photography Club meets casually for Photo Chat.
When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Friday Sept. 7
Jimmy's Pub
The Victor Freeman Trio will entertain in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
Treasure Island
The cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, Ron White will be at Treasure Island.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $58, $68
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Crossings at Carnegie
Jazz-infusionist George Maurer will entertain.
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
The Roosters 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
Saturday Sept. 8
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has live musical entertainment and other special features in addition to the fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. Music will start around 10 a.m. and be provided by Randy Burger playing folk, rock and pop. Learn about traditional crafts and the art of making Lefse from Deb Moen. The weekly market is open Sunday to Friday in front of City Hall.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days
Celebrate the annual family oriented festival featuring art and educational entertainment based on the early American pioneer experiences of storybook author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Today’s activities include 9 a.m. 5K/10K races; 10 a.m. medallion hunt; 10 a.m. spelling bee; 11 a.m. square dance with caller Corey Mohan and the Rush River Ramblers; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. petting zoo; noon Pepin Laura Contest & Little Sisters; 2 p.m. “Laura Days” presented by Sarah Uthoff; 3 p.m. old-time fiddle contest with Yata Peinovich and Tom Weisgerber; 7 and 8:30 p.m. live music by the campfire from U.K.E, a ukulele ensemble; and 7:45 p.m. Traditional Crafts candlelight demonstration.
When: 9 a.m.-9:15 p.m.
Where: Pepin
More info: www.LauraDays.org
Zumbrota Art Splash
Take the self-guided tour of 10 sites and artist studios in the Zumbro River Valley.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Throughout Zumbrota River Valley
Cost: Free
More info: Download the tour at www.zaac.org/category/art-splash
Red Wing Diversity Festival
The colorful, family-friendly event features an exciting mix of cultural food, music, dance and poetry.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Central Park, 400 West Ave.
Crossings at Carnegie
Enjoy an artists' reception featuring the paintings of Leisa Luis-Grill and oil pastel etchings of Sandy Bot-Miller.
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: Free
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Cannon River Winery
Live music will be provided from 1-4 p.m. by the Average Janes and 5-8 p.m. by Brook Ellis.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
See what happens when discrimination is put on trial with the show “8.” The play brings to life the courtroom drama over same sex marriage. The show is presented by PFLAG and Soapbox Players.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $17.50 adults, $11.50 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Treasure Island
Ron White will be at the casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Details: See Sept. 7
Treasure Island
The Roosters 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 Sept. 9
Summer Car Cruze-Ins
The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau will host Car Cruze-Ins. Classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles and other show vehicles are welcome. Bring a vehicle or just come to enjoy downtown River Falls and live music, food, shopping and various prizes. June’s theme is Town N’ Country Day and includes a free breakfast in the morning, root beer floats in the afternoon and plenty of family activities all day long.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Downtown River Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 715-425-2533 or www.rfchamber.com
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days
Today’s activities include 7 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Pepin School; 10 a.m. community worship service; 11:45 a.m. the Medicine Show, an entertaining combination of music, magic, dance and comedy; 1:15 p.m. “Pepin in the Time of Laura Ingalls Wilder,” by local historian Kitty Latane; 2 p.m. grand parade; 3 p.m. family fun including pie eating contest and 3 p.m. tomahawk throw contest.
When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Details: See Sept. 8
Cannon River Winery
Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band will entertain.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Woodshed
Bring your instrument and join the fun. Open mic with Gary Meyers and Craig Wronski
When: 5 p.m.
Where: The Woodshed, Hager City
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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