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Spotlight: The Red Wing Arts Association invites area residents to a unique Holiday Celebration event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Nov. 24.
The day starts with a workshop for children ages 3 to 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Also beginning at 10 a.m. is multi-talented artist Mary Singer doing caricatures in the Depot waiting area.
At 1 p.m., jewelry artist Julie Binko will demonstrate copper wire bracelets.
From 2 to 5 p.m., wheat/straw artist Beth Robbins Keller will share her talents working with natural materials. She creates angel ornaments, jewelry and display items from wheat and straw.
Visitors to Depot Gallery will enjoy live holiday music from 2 to 4 p.m. by Red Wing native Neal Topliff who will play songs from his newest release, “A Midnight Clear.”
While all this is going on, the Vogel Gallery displays “Insights,” a RWAA member show of artwork that reflects the artists’ vision. Nearly 50 member artists will share their art.
In the Veeder Gallery, RWAA has expanded the gift shop to include special holiday items from members. Several artists will have extra items for sale in the Depot waiting area. The majority of the items are made in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
At a glance…
A holiday demonstration day will be held in the Depot waiting area. Learn how to create special holiday ornaments and home and jewelry items.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Nov. 24
Where: Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St.
Cost: Free; free-will donations accepted
More info: 651-388-7569 or www.redwingartsassociation.org
Today
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation. 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: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Mike’s Bay Town
The Smoking Whiskey provides live music.
Where: Highway 35, Bay City
More info: 715-594-3888
Friday Nov. 23
Holiday Stroll
The 11th annual Holiday Stroll includes a pancake breakfast, lighted evening parade, and tree lighting ceremony. Don’t miss Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, chili sampling, sugared almonds, roasted chestnuts, carolers and much more.
When: All day; 7 p.m. parade
Where: Downtown Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: www.downtownredwing.org
Jimmy's Pub
Larry Johnson performs in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
Sheldon Theatre
The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band presents its Holiday Concert.
When: 8 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
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 Nov. 24
Red Wing Area Farmers Market
The winter market offers a variety of vendors with squash, root vegetables, frozen meats, canned and baked goods along with homemade crafts. Sue West and friends will provide live entertainment with a traditional music jam fest.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sargent’s Nursery, 3352 N. Service Dr.
Deck the Falls
Celebrate the holiday season with Cannon Falls’ “Deck the Falls” event. Activities include shopping, holiday stories, bake sale, craft sale, chili servings, hot cider, Christmas parade, community Christmas tree lighting and more.
When: All day
Where: Downtown Cannon Falls
More info: www.cannonfalls.org
Red Wing Arts Association
A “Holiday Demonstration Day” will be held in the Depot waiting area. Children are invited to create special holiday ornaments at 10 a.m. for a free-will donation. Unique home and jewelry items will be demonstrated also.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
Free Art Day
Art Reach presents “Tie-Dye Day.” Learn a new and easy way to tie-dye. All children will leave with a hanky that they created with the help of an adult. Bring in any other items you’d like to dye.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Art Reach, 112 Bush St., Red Wing
Cost: Free
More info: www.artreachredwing.org
Cannon River Winery
Live entertainment during the afternoon includes from 1 to 4 p.m. jazz, folk and pop ensemble J.A.S and 5 to 8 p.m. acoustic group Jagged Edge.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Sheldon Theatre
The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band presents its “Holiday Concert.”
When: 2 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.
Christmas Carol Sing-a-long
The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer invites the public to its fifth annual “Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long.” Mary Carpenter Davis will accompany the songs on piano and organ. Members of the Northfield Youth Choir will also join in. Carolers are invited to the Redeemer’s Guild Hall afterward for fellowship, coffee, hot cider, snacks and treats.
When: 6:30 p.m., church will open for seating at 6 p.m.
Where: 123 Third St. North, Cannon Falls
Cost: Free; non-perishable foods or donations are also accepted
Hobgoblin Music
The bluegrass band Long Time Gone will host its second annual “Holiday Show” with a handful of sets and special guests to add to the variety.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hobgoblin Music Loft, 920 Highway 19
Cost: $15
More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936
Treasure Island
Comedian, actor and talk show host George Lopez is bringing his sidesplitting standup to Treasure Island Resort and Casino.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $49, $59
More info: 877-849-1640 or www.ticasino.com
Oak Center
Traditional Irish musician Paddy Keenan plays live.
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
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 Nov. 25
Cannon River Winery
The D'Sievers will provide live entertainment.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Wednesday Nov. 28
Photo Chat
Red Wing Photography members meet for general conversation. 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: 7-9 p.m.
Details: See Saturday
Thursday Nov. 29
Music convocation
The University of Wisconsin presents its Music Student Convocation in the Abbott Concert Hall.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Kleinpell building, UW-River Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 715-425-3183
Live music
Singer/guitarist Siouxsie West will provide live entertainment.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Brick House Pub & Grille, 433 Main St., Red Wing
Cost: Free
Friday Nov. 30
Jimmy's Pub
Shawn, Steve & Russ perform 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 Dec. 1
Church bazaar
Enjoy “Christmas Around the World” featuring German, Irish, Norwegian and Spanish themes. There will be crafts, a bake sale, specialty breads, cookie walk and silent auction and coffee with coffee cake will be served.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: St. Mary of the Lake, 419 W. Lyon Ave., Lake City
Cost: Free
More info: www.stmaryslakecity.org
Red Wing Area Farmers Market
The winter market offers a variety of vendors with squash, root vegetables, frozen meats, canned and baked goods along with homemade crafts. Sue West and friends will provide live entertainment with a traditional music jam fest.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sargents Nursery, 3352 N. Service Dr.
Old Fashioned Christmas
Meet Santa at the Flour Mill Pizzeria and watch a tree lighting ceremony at Heritage Park in Wabasha.
When: 1 p.m. Santa, 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremony
Where: Throughout Wabasha
More info: www.wabashamn.org
Harriet’s Holiday Open House
The National Eagle Center is hosting Harriet’s Holiday Open House.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha
Cost: Free admission with food shelf donation or unwrapped toy
More info: www.nationaleaglecenter.org
Author visit
Author Joel Arnold visits Lake City. Arnold recently was the winner of the Midwest Book Award for Best Young Adult Novel 2011 with “OxCart Angel.”
When: 10 a.m.
Where: City Hall Ballroom, Lake City
Cost: Free
Holiday tour
Tour several of the local bed and breakfasts. The event offers tastings from several local restaurants and a chance to see their properties decked out for the holidays. Get inspired with ideas for your own home, enter to win a prize basket and taste something new at each location. Locations include Golden Lantern, Pratt-Taber Inn, Moondance Inn, Round Barn Farm, Candlelight Inn and the St. James Hotel.
When: Noon-4 p.m.
Where: Several bed and breakfasts in Red Wing
Cost: $15
More info: www.redwing.org
Cannon River Winery
Relativity will provide live entertainment.
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 Fabulous Hot Flashes perform their annual holiday show with new music and brass. The group of “seasoned” ladies from the Lake Pepin area has been together for almost five years.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $8, $5 ages 12 and under
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Zumbrota State Theatre
The group Simple Gifts performs with Billy McLaughlin. The six-member ensemble balances sacred Christmas songs with sentimental favorites.
When: 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $25 in advance, $28 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Hobgoblin Music
The husband and wife duo Curtis and Loretta perform “Story Ballads and Christmas Delights.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hobgoblin Music Loft, 920 Highway 19
Cost: $15
More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936
Oak Center
Musician Charlie Parr plays live.
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
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 Dec. 2
Cannon River Winery
Maud Hixson will provide live entertainment.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-7400 or www.cannonriverwinery.com
Widespot PAC
Legendary pianist Butch Thompson and soprano Stephanie Ann Stephens present a matinee holiday concert.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $12, ages 12 and under free
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Oak Center
The group Monroe Crossing’s presents a “Christmas Matinee.”
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
Christmas concert
The Red Wing Singers present their annual “Christmas Concert.”
When: 4 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 426 Eighth St., Red Wing
Cost: Free
- Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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