Spotlight event
40th anniversary of the Sogn Valley Craft Fair
The 40th anniversary of the Sogn Valley Craft Fair will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 6 and Sunday Oct. 7 at the idyllic Makarios farm and pottery.
Located 5.5 miles southwest of Cannon Falls on County 24, the fair features a host of fine crafts including pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodcrafts, baskets, metalwork, textiles and weaving.
A variety of vendors will offer local and organic produce, artisan foods, handmade soap and refreshments. Local musician Tony Newes will gather friends and other musicians on Saturday to form his lively group, Mucho Machos.
Sunday, Mary DuShane (formerly of the Buffalo Gals) will bring her new music partner and will stroll around singing and playing tunes as the Moonlight Duo of Mary DuShane and Nick Jordan.
DuShane and her fiddle were in the original Powermilk Biscuit Band on a Prairie Home Companion and have since played everything from fiddle contests and square dances to jug band, jam band and Cajun dance band music. With Jordan on fingerstyle and flatpicked guitar plus mandolin, Irish flute/whistle and vocals, the duo presents southern dance tunes, Cajun, country blues and swing, and Irish tunes to make one smile.
At a glance…
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 6 and Sunday Oct. 7
Where: 35200 County Road 24 Blvd., Cannon Falls
More info: www.dawnmakariospottery.com
Wednesday Oct. 3
@brief/summary text:Sheldon Theatre
A floppy-eared bunny with mysterious habits is staking out its place in Theatreworks USA’s spine-tingling new musical co-written by Tony-nominated playwright Charles Busch and based on the best-selling books by James & Deborah Howe, “Bunnicula.” The children’s play will be shown twice.
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Fall play
Red Wing High School students present the fall play “Alice in Wonderland.”
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 3; 5:30 and 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 5
Where: Little Theater, Red Wing High School, 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Cost: $2 adults, $1 students and children
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Thursday Oct. 4
Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing
Ensemble Con Brio brings the unique sound of harp, flute, violin and cello to Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. The group’s arrangements of music are classical, Celtic, spiritual and folk.
When: 12:05 p.m.
Where: Garden View Cafe
Cost: Free
Friday Oct. 5
Fresh Art Tour
The fall the Fresh Art Tour celebrates its 15th anniversary. The self-guided tour takes you along the Great River Road through the villages of Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, Durand, Plum City, Arkansaw and southern Pierce and Pepin counties. The artists’ homes, studios and galleries, some formerly old farms and their out buildings, have been made into spaces of beauty ready to welcome and involve you.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Durand on U.S. Highway 10 to Maiden Rock on U.S. Highway 35
Cost: Free
More info: 715-672-8188 or visit ww.freshart.org
Fall play
Red Wing High School students present the fall play “Alice in Wonderland.”
When: 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Where: Little Theater, Red Wing High School, 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Cost: $2 adults, $1 students and children
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
Cherry Gun 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 Oct. 6
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has entertainment and other special features in addition to the fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. There will be a pumpkin festival with carver Bill Habedank. Learn about the craft and see a wide variety from large to small and beautiful to strange.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Enjoy the citywide festival during peak fall color show celebrating the area's apple industry. Events include music, apple pie sales, children's activities, arts and crafts fair, farmers market, kids' pedal tractor pull and inflatable rides.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Lake City
Cost: Free
Sept-Oberfest Celebration
Celebrate the fall in Wabasha. Sept-Oberfest runs every weekend through Oct. 28. Today’s events include 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. L.A.R.K. Toys fifth annual Scarecrow Display; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. free art show; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nanny Giggles and her partner Chuckles will be performing and clowning around; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pumpkin Patch Awards Ceremony, Under the Bridge, for the biggest pumpkin topiary and sun flower contests; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pumpkin carving by Krafty Kathy; 1 to 3 p.m. music Under the Bridge from Patchouli; 4 to 6 p.m. farmer’s market and local entertainment; scenic fall Segway tours at the National Eagle Center; German SeptOberfest Celebration at Reads Landing Brewing Company and accordionist Detlef Bodthauser; listen to music from street performers Buskers; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. German picnic, Under the Bridge, including award ceremony, parade, food and live entertainment; and 9:30 p.m. live music from Robert Elwood at the Silver Saloon.
When: All day
Where: Wabasha
More info: www.wabashamn.org/SeptOberfest
Sogn Valley Craft Fair
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sogn Valley Craft Fair featuring local food, lots of arts and live entertainment.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Fresh Art Tour
The Fresh Art Tour celebrates its 15th anniversary.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Friday Oct. 5
Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour
The second Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour features farms in the southeast part of the state including the counties of Winona, Olmsted, Goodhue and Fillmore. The farms feature wool breed sheep, demonstrations of felting, spinning and weaving. Fiber items will be for sale.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Southeastern Minnesota
Cost: Free
More info: www.fiberfarmtour.com or on Facebook at wwww.facebook.com/FiberFolkeGroup
Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery. Activities include a train, pony rides and the Spruce Tree Maze.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Nesbitt's Nursery, N4380 State Hwy 35, Prescott
Cost: $5, free for kids ages 2 and under or children of military personnel on active duty pay
More info: 715-792-2676 or www.nesbittsnursery.com
Cannon River Winery
Celebrate the winery’s eighth anniversary with free live entertainment, birthday cake and two wine samples for $8. Switched at Birth will play from 1 to 4 p.m. Sonny Bryant of the legendary musical ensemble, the Platters, will be performing as part a trio from 5 to 8 p.m.
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
As a film fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Sheldon “The Penny in the Old Man’s Hat” will be shown.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $22.50
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Zumbrota State Theatre
Dianna Parks and band will pay tribute to Linda Ronstadt’s masterpiece album, “Heart Like a Wheel.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $20 in advance, $23 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Widespot PAC
Transatlantic Love Affair presents the “Ballad of the Pale Fisherman.” The production reimagines the Irish/Scottish folktale of the seal woman – or selkie - in an intriguing, magical evening on stage at WideSpot
When: 8 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
Oak Center
Player/singer/songwriter Carolyn Cruso will perform.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oak Center General Store, Highway 63, rural Lake City
Cost: $5-$15 based on ability to pay
More info: 507-753-2080 or www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
Treasure Island
Cherry Gun 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
Marie’s Underground Grill and Tap House
The Willie B Blues Band will provide music.
When: 8:30 p.m-12:30 a.m.
Where: 217 Plum St., Red Wing
More info: 651-388-1896
Sunday Oct. 7
Fresh Art Tour
The Fresh Art Tour celebrates its 15th anniversary.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Friday Oct. 5
Sogn Valley Craft Fair
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sogn Valley Craft Fair featuring local food, lots of arts and live entertainment.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour
The second Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour continues.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Details: See Saturday Oct. 6
Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 6
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
Wednesday Oct. 10
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Thursday Oct. 11
Red Wing Idea Slam Community Celebration
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund and Red Wing Port Authority invite citizens to the Red Wing Idea Slam Community Celebration. The event is the culmination of a yearlong process to promote entrepreneurial growth in the community and will provide an opportunity for the three grant-winning projects – Friends of the Bluffs, Red Wing App and Red Wing Creative Economy – to share their successes and invite community members to build on those successes toward the future.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Anderson Center Barn
Cost: Free
More info: Contact Leanne Knott at 651-385-3619 or email leann.knott@ci.red-wing.mn.us
Friday Oct. 12
Crossings at Carnegie
National Public Radio commentator Kevin Kling and accordionist Simone Perrin will perform.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Jimmy's Pub
The Too Guys will entertain in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
Treasure Island
Power Play 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 Oct. 13
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has entertainment and other special features in addition to the fresh produce, vegetables and flowers.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Train Depot, 420 Levee St.
Taste of Welch
The annual Taste of Welch includes a craft sale with handcrafted items, bake sale including fresh garden produce, lunch and raffle items.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, County Road 7 and Highway 61
Fall Festival of the Arts
The annual Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown Red Wing includes local and regional artisans work including photography, glass, jewelry, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, clay, fiber, wood and live musicians.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: www.redwingartsassociation.org
Sept-Oberfest Celebration
Today’s events include 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale at the American Legion; 10 a.m. to noon pumpkin derby contest; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. face painting done by Sunny Mae the Clown and balloons made by Cactus Patch; live music street musicians the Buskers; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pumpkin carving by Krafty Kathy; 12:30 to 4 p.m. Riverfront Carriage Rides; noon to 4 p.m. art show at Down by the River Gallery; 1 to 3 p.m. Music Under the Bridge featuring the Riverland Polka Band; and 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. live music at the Silver Saloon featuring Driven.
When: All day
Where: Wabasha
More info: www.wabashamn.org/SeptOberfest
Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 6
Cannon River Winery
Live music will be performed at the winery including 1 to 4 p.m. Bill Koncar and 5 to 8 p.m. Tony Williams.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Moonshine Showcase
Moonshine Showcase presents “Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos,” a benefit show for the American Cancer Society. The theme is “Making Strides against Breast Cancer.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 611 Broadway Ave., Wabasha
Cost: $30 advance, $38 at the door
More info: 651-564-0569 or www.moonshineshowcase.com
Barn dancing
The Rush River Ramblers will play for the barn dance. No experience is necessary for a good time. An expert caller is on hand to teach steps to new and more seasoned dancers. All ages are welcome, singles and couples. The first half of the evening features family dances suitable for children, with more advanced dances in the second half. The barn dance series is volunteer-operated and jointly sponsored by River
Falls Community Arts Base and River Falls Parks and Recreation.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Gym of River Falls Academy, West Maple Street in River Falls
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 for ages 12 and under
Widespot PAC
Experience a night of performance poetry when Terry Mesch presents “This Invading Interpreter.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $7, free for ages 12 and under
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts
Sheldon Theatre
Tu Dance will perform. The group is a professional dance organization founded by Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands. The Minnesota-based company reaches across dance styles, drawing on a broad range of dance traditions from contemporary ballet to modern and traditional forms. Tu Dance’s work aims to reveal the connective power of dance.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $20.50 adults, $13.50
More info: 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759, or www.sheldontheatre.org.
Gelly's Pub
The Sue Orfield Band will provide live entertainment.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.
More info: 715-442-202 or www.sueorfieldband.com
Crossings at Carnegie
Ann Reed and Joan Griffith present folk stories mixed with their serious guitar talent.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $16 in advance, $18 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Treasure Island
Power Play 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 Oct. 14
Fall Festival of the Arts
The annual Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown Red Wing continues.
When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 13
Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 6
Cannon River Winery
Live music will be performed from 1 to 4 p.m. by Bill Koncar.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Senior dance
The Key Notes will play when the seniors from the Red Wing get together for their monthly dance.
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Elks Club
Cost: $7
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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