10 days out

Spotlight: The National Eagle Center invites you to celebrate its five-year anniversary. Though the story of the center goes back much further, 2007 marked a new beginning. There was a grand opening of the interpretive center Sept. 29, 2007, to mark move to the current landmark facility on the banks of the Mississippi River. It meant a huge expansion in visitors and program.

This year also marks five years since the removal of the bald eagle from the federal endangered species list. Five years is also the time it takes for a bald eagle to reach adulthood and get its white head and tail.

The center, which now has five eagle ambassadors, will celebrate all these milestones Sept. 29-30. The weekend will feature many events and demonstrations including special guest programs with S.O.A.R. South with flying birds of prey; Native American hoop dancer Kevin Locke; artists, photographers and exhibitors; chainsaw artist Curtis Ingvoldstad; a bell of honor; and a live eagle program.

When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30

Where: National Eagle Center, 50 Pembroke Ave., Wabasha

Cost: $5

More info: 651-565-4989 or www.nationaleaglecenter.org

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 Sept. 20

American Queen

The Queen of the Mississippi paddleboat will make its Upper Mississippi River excursion and drop anchor along Levee Park.

When: Early morning and will depart in the afternoon

Where: Levee Park, Red Wing

Chinese Art Workshop

Wanling Sun, an artist in residence with the Anderson Center, will lead a workshop and demonstration of his craft.

When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical, 308 Pioneer Road

Cost: Free

More info: Contact Erin Flaherty at 507-453-1436 or eflaherty@southeastmn.edu

Crossings at Carnegie

Historian John Grabko presents a power-point presentation outlining events of Nov. 10, 1975, and the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. When: 7 p.m.

Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

Cost: Free

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

Friday Sept. 21

Jimmy's Pub

Larry Johnson will entertain in Jimmy's Pub.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel

Cost: Free

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 Sept. 22

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 Chris Herriges, playing music from the 1960s and 70s.

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.

American Queen

The Queen of the Mississippi paddleboat will be making its Upper River excursion and will drop its anchor along the Mississippi River near Levee Park.

When: Early morning and will depart in the afternoon

Where: Levee Park, Red Wing

Fall Garden Festival and Flower Show

The garden show requires advance tickets, the Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota will have a booth opening at 8 a.m. That event is free.

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Colvill Park Center, 480 Nymphara Lane, Red Wing

Apples, Pumpkins and Wine - Oh My!

Spend the day appreciating everything local. Enjoy a motorcoach shuttle to Fireside Orchard, Bridgewater Produce and Cannon River Winery.

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Cannon River Winery, Fireside Orchard, Bridgewater Produce

Cost: $40

More info: 507-263-7400

Kids at HeART

Children can come in any time with their favorite adult to create an artwork that will be ready to take home and hang. Today’s activity is a “Monogram Canvas.” Little artists can spend the morning creating a vibrant canvas bearing the artists’ initials.

When: 10 a.m.-noon

Where: ArtReach, 112 Bush St., Red Wing

Cost: $5 per child

More info: 651-388-4488

Sept-Oberfest Celebration

Celebrate the fall in Wabasha. Sept-Oberfest runs every weekend through Oct. 28. Today’s events include Lake Pepin Food-Wine-Cider Festival at the Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. face painting done by Sunny Mae the Clown; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pumpkin carving by Krafty Kathy in the Pumpkin Patch; 11 a.m. to noon Pet Pageant followed by a pet parade; noon to 4 p.m. art show at Down by the River Gallery; 1 to 3 p.m. Music Under the Bridge featuring the Ray Sands Combo; 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. live music at the Silver Star Saloon from the Bootleg Brothers; and much more.

When: All day

Where: Wabasha

More info: www.wabashamn.org/SeptOberfest

Voices of the Valley

Byron Pearson will play his concertina.

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

Where: Welch Station Access

Cannon River Winery

An afternoon with live music is planned at the winery including 1 to 4 p.m. Mike Bruno, a musician from the Twin Cities performing a variety of styles, and 5 to 8 p.m. from bluegrass singer/songwriter Don Paulson.

When: 1-8 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: $5 vineyard admission, music is free

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

Widespot PAC

The Mu Daiko Japanese taiko drum ensemble ushers in the fall equinox. At 2 p.m. learn the ancient art of origami, write your wishes on a piece of paper and learn to fold it into a boat. At 3 p.m. Mu conducts a drum demonstration and clinic at SideSpot. The original, full-length show begins at 7 p.m. at WideSpot's mainstage. At night, lighted-lantern parade will allow people to launch "wish boats" into the lake and there will also be a bonfire.

When: 2, 3 and 7 p.m.

Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm

Cost: $15

More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org

Sheldon Theatre

The John Philip Sousa Memorial Band will perform.

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.

Falconer Vineyards

Music in the Vines presents the folk/pop duo Patchouli. When: 7 p.m.

Where: 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing

Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

More info: 651-388-8849 or www.falconervineyards.com

Zumbrota State Theatre

The Pines, an acoustic folk with electric blues, will perform.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 88 E. Fourth St., 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

Sunday Sept. 23

Cannon River Winery

Singer/songwriter Joel Kachel will play.

When: 1-4 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.

Crossings at Carnegie

Claudia Schmidt will play music with Sally Rogers. The two play guitar, dulcimer and the old-time banjo.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

Cost: $22 in advance, $24 at the door

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

Wednesday Sept. 26

Photo Chat

Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation.

When: 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee

Cost: Free

More info: www.rwphotoclub.org

Thursday Sept. 27

Falconer Vineyards

Music in the Vines presents Joe and Vicki Price.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing

Cost:$12 in advance, $15 at the door

More info: 651-388-8849 or www.falconervineyards.com

Friday Sept. 28

Lund Fire Department fundraiser

The Lund Fire Department is proud to join forces with the Bogus Creek Cafe in Stockholm to benefit the Lund Fire Department. The fundraiser is for a new fire engine that will be on site during the fundraiser. A pork supper with all the fixings will be served by the Lund volunteer firefighters. A raffle prize drawing, a pie-eating contest and a tug-of-war contest are included in the event.

When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: Bogus Creek Café & Bakery, N2049 Spring St., Stockholm

Zumbrota State Theatre

Jivin' Ivan & the Kings of Swing will entertain.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota

Cost: $16 in advance, $18 at the door

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

Jimmy's Pub

Shawn, Steve & Russ will entertain in Jimmy's Pub.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel

Cost: Free

Treasure Island

Lost Highway 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. 29

Red Wing Farmers Market

Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has live musical entertainment in addition to the fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. Music will start around 10 a.m. and be provided by Thea Ennan and Dave JaVue, a vocal and instrumental duo.

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.

National Eagle Center anniversary

Join the National Eagle Center for anniversary events.

When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Details: See Spotlight

Sept-Oberfest Celebration

Today’s events include 1 to 3 p.m. Music Under the Bridge featuring the Riverland Polka Band; 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. live music at the Silver Star Saloon from the Tommy Bentz Band; and much more.

When: All day

Details: See Sept. 22

Autumn Harvest Days

Farm demonstrations during Autumn Harvest Days will include corn binding, shredding and shelling, threshing, potato digging and silo filling. A small flea market and home-cooked lunch are available. The highlight today is the annual Minnesota State Corn Husking Contest at 9:30 a.m.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Dwain Gerken farm, 64245 355th Ave., Oak Center, Minn.

Cost: $5 for both days; children 12 and under enter free

Anderson Center

Celebrate the historic barn and silo’s grand opening. Dance and musical events include noon Okee Dokee Brothers, 1 p.m. Great River Musicians, 2:30 p.m. James Sewell Ballet Company, 3 p.m. Red Wing Singers and 4 p.m. Neal Topliff.

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing

Cost: Free

More info: 651-388-2009 or www.andersoncenter.org

Cannon River Winery

Pianist Michael Loonan performs a variety of music including popular standards, contemporary classics, jazz and classical — and sometimes gets the crowd singing along.

When: 2-5 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: Free

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

Sheldon Theatre

The satire “The Political Steps” will be performed at the Sheldon Theatre. The Capitol Steps troupe plans to bring down the house — and Senate — with a unique blend of music and political comedy

When: 5 and 8 p.m.

Where: 443 W. Third St.

Cost: $32.50 adults, $20.50 students

More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.

Zumbrota Iron Pour

Kelly Ludeking and his team of foundry artists will take part om am iron pour featuring music by Savage Aural Hotbed and sponsored by the Zumbrota Area Arts Council.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: East Avenue between Third and Fourth streets

Cost: Free

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

The homecoming instrumental concert will be held at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: William Abbott Concert Hall

Cost: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens, $2 students with ID

More info: 715-425-3183

Treasure Island

Named by People magazine as one of “country’s hottest stars,” Grammy-nominated Josh Turner performs.

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Event Center

Cost: $40, $50

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

Treasure Island

Lost Highway 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. 30

National Eagle Center celebration

Join the National Eagle Center for its five-year anniversary.

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Details: See Spotlight

Autumn Harvest Days

Farm demonstrations during Autumn Harvest Days will include corn binding, shredding and shelling, threshing, potato digging and silo filling.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Dwain Gerken farm, 64245 355th Ave., Oak Center, Minn.

Cost: $5; children 12 and under enter free.

Cannon River Winery

Acoustic duo Brenda Owens and Lee Mesinger will provide live music. The musicians from the Cannon Valley perform a variety of folk, blues, bluegrass and traditional standards.

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls

Cost: Free

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

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

The homecoming choral concert will be held at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Kleinpell Fine Arts

Cost: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens, $2 students with ID

More info: 715-425-3183

— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer

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