Wednesday Oct. 10
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation. 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: 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.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Anderson Center Barn
Cost: Free
More info: Contact Leanne Knott at 651-385-3619 or email leanne.knott@ci.red-wing.mn.us
The Brickhouse Pub & Grille
Siouxsie West will be providing live music.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: 433 Main St.
Cost: Free
Friday Oct. 12
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
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 fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. 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.
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
Celebrate the fall in Wabasha. 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; live music street musicians the Buskers; 12:30 to 4 p.m. Riverfront Carriage Rides; 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
Happ-E-Hill & 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
Art house
Come see the inside of a historic Red Wing house while enjoying local art including photography, jewelry, paintings and drawings. Refreshments will also be served. All are welcome.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1237 South Park St.
Cost: Free
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
Falconer Vineyards
Live music will be played by Siouxsie West.
Where: 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing
More info: 651-388-8849 or www.falconervineyards.com
Moonshine Showcase
Moonshine Showcase presents “Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos,” a benefit show for the American Cancer Society – “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
Flyway Film Festival screening
The Flyway Film Festival will hold a screening of the documentary “Last Day at Lambeau.” The event will be a benefit for the Pepin Food Pantry, and donations and non-perishable food items will be collected. The film will be of great interest to football fans in general, particularly Packer fans. The film explores the complex relationship between football fans and athletes – specifically the events that took Brett Favre from being the pride of Wisconsin for 16 years to playing for the Packers’ arch-nemesis – the Minnesota Vikings – and the adoration and contempt that linger after his 2010 final play at Lambeau.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
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: 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 students
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
Covered Bridge Restaurant
Papanut plays blistering blues music featuring electric guitar, bass, Hammond organ, piano and drums. They play traditional blues from the masters of the genre to the contemporary artists who carry it forward. Think of Albert King, Freddie King, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray and the Beat Goes On.
When: 8:30 p.m.
More info: 507-732-7321
Sunday Oct. 14
Fall Festival of the Arts
The 46th 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: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: www.redwingartsassociation.org
Happ-E-Hill & Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 13
Art house
Come see the inside of a historic Red Wing house while enjoying local art including photography, jewelry, paintings and drawings. Refreshments will also be served. All are welcome.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1237 South Park St.
Cost: Free
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
Dance to the Key Notes
Come to enjoy the live music of the Key Notes, dancing and fun. Everyone welcome to join.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Elks Club, 306 West Fourth St.
Cost: $7
Wednesday Oct. 17
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation. 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: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Thursday Oct. 18
ArtOberfest
ArtOberfest, a benefit for ArtReach, will be in the Laurentine Room at the St. James Hotel. Enjoy samples of more than two dozen craft beers plus Oktoberfest-inspired appetizer and also silent auction featuring artwork from professional artists, high school students and ArtReach patrons. Proceeds will support free art days, art camp scholarships, adult class scholarships and community art initiatives.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: St. James Hotel
Cost: $20
Flyway Film Festival
The fifth annual Flyway Film Festival features 35 films and shorts, representing five countries.
Where: Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin and Widespot Performing Arts Center, Stockholm
Cost: $85 full festival pass
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org
Friday Oct. 19
Craft sale
The annual craft sale at the Curt and Marlene Morrow residence offers handcrafted items and a scarecrow contest with free admittance.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 45986 Highway 56, Kenyon
Cost: Free
More info: 507-789-6223
Flyway Film Festival
The fifth annual Flyway Film Festival features 35 films and shorts, representing five countries.
Where: Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin and Widespot Performing Arts Center, Stockholm
Cost: $85 full festival pass
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org
Anderson Center
The exhibition of opening of “Gifts from the Baltic” will be at the Anderson Center. Look for contemporary ceramics from post-Soviet Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The exhibit will be open through Nov. 23.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: 651-388-2009 or www.andersoncenter.org
Crossings at Carnegie
The public is welcome to an artists’ reception “It’s All One Water,” a group show featuring photography and poetry.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: Free
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Treasure Island
The manic, motor-mouth, Chris Tucker returns to his stand-up roots and takes the stage at Treasure Island for an evening of pure comedy and side-splitting laughter.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $49, $59
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Jimmy's Pub
Chris Herriges will entertain in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
Treasure Island
Stimulus Package 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. 20
Red Wing Farmers Market
Red Wing's Saturday Farmers Market has fresh produce, vegetables and flowers. 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.
Sept-Oberfest Celebration
Celebrate the fall in Wabasha. Today’s events include 9 a.m. Kellogg’s Kickball-o-ween Co-Ed Tournament sponsored by Kellogg’s Liquor Store, must be 21 to play; noon to 4 p.m. art show at Down by the River Gallery; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Riverfront Carriage Rides; 1 to 3 p.m. the Rays Sands Combo will entertain; 1 to 4 p.m. polka in the street at the Olde Triangle Pub; 9:30 p.m. live music by Tom Wavra at the Silver Star Saloon.
When: All day
Where: Wabasha
More info: www.wabashamn.org/SeptOberfest
ArtReach
Children and their favorite adult can enjoy a sensory art experience during “FALLing for ArtReach.” Together they create fall leaves using shaving cream and paint.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Art Reach, 112 Bush St.
Cost: Free
Happ-E-Hill & Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 13
Craft sale
The annual craft sale at the Curt and Marlene Morrow residence offers handcrafted items and a scarecrow contest with free admittance.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 45986 Highway 56, Kenyon
Cost: Free
More info: 507-789-6223
Art house
Come see the inside of a historic Red Wing house while enjoying local art including photography, jewelry, paintings and drawings. Refreshments will also be served.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1237 South Park St.
Cost: Free
Flyway Film Festival
The Flyway Film Festival features 35 films and shorts, representing five countries.
Where: Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin and Widespot Performing Arts Center, Stockholm
Cost: $85 full festival pass
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org
Cannon River Winery
Enjoy the Federweiser Festival. Embrace German culture and celebrate in a Germanic style and treat your palate to a sweet and bubble partially fermented wine. Live music will be performed 2 to 5 p.m. by Joel Kachel.
When: Noon-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
Saddle up for the production “In the Company of Legends.” An original one-act play taking place in Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s tent camp at his Wild West show during the late 1890s. Throughout the play we meet Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Pecos Bill who reminds us what being a “legend” is all about.
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.
Haley Bonar
The volunteers at the Cannon Falls Auditorium are back with another excellent music event, presenting Minnesota artist Haley Bonar.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cannon Falls Auditorium, 820 Minnesota St. E.
Cost: $15
More info: www.cfaud.eventbrite.com
Zumbrota State Theatre
The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious will perform “Takin' It To The Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $28 in advance, $30 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Gelly's Pub
The Cruisers will perform live music from the 1950s and 60s.
When: 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.
More info: 715-442-202
Treasure Island
Stimulus Package 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. 21
Happ-E-Hill & Oasis Eatery
Enjoy the fall festivities at Happ-E-Hill at Nesbitt’s Nursery. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Oct. 13
Craft sale
The annual craft sale at the Curt and Marlene Morrow residence offers handcrafted items and a scarecrow contest with free admittance.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 45986 Highway 56, Kenyon
Cost: Free
More info: 507-789-6223
Art house
Come see the inside of a historic Red Wing house while enjoying local art including photography, jewelry, paintings and drawings. Refreshments will also be served. All are welcome.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1237 South Park St.
Cost: Free
Flyway Film Festival
The fifth annual Flyway Film Festival features 35 films and shorts, representing five countries.
Where: Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin and Widespot Performing Arts Center, Stockholm
Cost: $85 full festival pass
More info: www.flywayfilmfestival.org
Cannon River Winery
Enjoy the Federweiser Festival. Embrace German culture and celebrate in a Germanic style and treat your palate to a sweet and bubble partially fermented wine. Live music will be performed 2 to 5 p.m. by treVeld.
When: Noon-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Oak Center
Ruth Moody will play a concert in support of “The Garden,” her first full-length solo album.
When: 3 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
Sylvia Browne, spiritual teacher and psychic, will wow you with her talents when she visits Treasure Island Resort. Browne thrills audiences with her down-to-earth personality and witty sense of humor while providing healing and guidance through her lectures and readings.
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $34, $44
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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