- PHOTO: Humane Society benefit
Spotlight: The Humane Society of Goodhue County will host a benefit at the Sheldon Theatre 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 15.
The non-profit organization located in Red Wing serves the community by caring for the area’s animals in need. Its mission is to protect animals by providing shelter, preventing animal over-population, promoting adoption and responsible pet ownership.
Ivory Bridge and Ivory Bridge Bluegrass Band will provide live music for the benefit. Ivory Bridge took its name from the earliest Martin guitars, some of which were originally built with bridges made entirely of ivory.
The Ivory Bridge Bluegrass Band is a self-stylized group that features dynamic and versatile vocals backed by an acoustic instrumentation. They present a repertoire of musical styles consisting of hard-driving bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, a capella and a variety of original tunes.
Tickets for the show are $22.50 for adults, $14.50 for students.
At a glance…
Attend a benefit for the Humane Society of Goodhue County featuring Ivory Bridge with Kim Harrington.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 15
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $22.50 adults, $14.50 students
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Today
Photo Chat
The Red Wing Photography Club meets casually for Photo Chat every Wednesday. There is never an agenda. It’s a time to ask camera and gear questions and also get 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
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 Resort and Casino.
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 22nd 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 ten 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 a mix of cultural food, music, dance and poetry.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Central Park, 400 West Ave.
Cost: Free
Voices of the Valley
Learn about water safety and the area fisheries from Kevin Stauffer.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Welch Station Access
Crossings at Carnegie
Enjoy an Artists' Reception featuring the paintings of Leisa Luis-Grill and the 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: Sheldon Theatre, 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
The cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon Ron White will be at Treasure Island Resort and 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.
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
Senior Dance
All ladies and gentlemen are welcome to dance to live music from the Ray Sands Combo.
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Elks Club, 306 W. Fourth St.
Cost: $7
Wednesday Sept. 12
Photo Chat
The Red Wing Photography Club meets casually for Photo Chat every Wednesday at Caribou Coffee.
When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Details:: See Sept. 5
Friday Sept. 14
Crossings at Carnegie
Storytellers/songwriters Cheryl Wheeler and Peter Mulvey will perform live.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $22 in advance, $24 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Jimmy's Pub
The Too Guys will provide music in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
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 Sept. 15
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. Live music and activities will start around 10 a.m. 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.
Voices of the Valley
Enjoy live entertainment from Detlef Bordhauser playing his accordion and also Brenda Owens and Lee Mensinger as they play guitar and sing.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Welch Station Access
Anderson Center
The Anderson Center, along with the Red Wing Public Library and Mackin Educational Resources of Burnsville, will host the 13th Annual Celebration of Minnesota Children's Authors and Illustrators, the state's premier children's book festival and one that has received national acclaim for its efforts to promote literacy among young people. When: Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Towerview, Highway 61 at Highway 19
More info: 651-388-2009 or www.andersoncenter.org
Cannon River Winery
There will be an afternoon of live music at the winery including Jagged Edge from 1 to 4 p.m. and from the group treVeld 5 to 8 p.m.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
Attend a benefit for the Humane Society of Goodhue County featuring Ivory Bridge with Kim Harrington.
When: 7 p.m.
Details:: See Spotlight
Widespot PAC
The Café Accordion Orchestra will perform. They provide a loungy experience with an eclectic mix - full of French flare, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the Cafe Accordion repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette. They inject their music with good humor and expressive abandon.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $13
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
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 Sept. 16
Cannon River Winery
Singer Daniel Switch will play live.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Widespot PAC
The Great River Road Revival is a fundraising event to promote, protect and preserve the Great River Road region. It will feature musical performances by Paul Metsa, Ben Durrant, Toby Churchill and The Spoonbill Catfish. There will be tasty treats available at the door from several of the regions notable chefs.
When: 2-9 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $10
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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