10 days out

Spotlight: Twenty-seven fiber and jewelry artists will show their diverse works during Crossings' ninth annual “Fabrications” exhibit open now through Dec. 31.

Intriguing bowls, earrings, wall hangings, stone and wire pendants, scarves, purses and more can be viewed during Crossings' holiday open hours. A public reception for the art is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8,

Among this year's exhibitors is well-known artist and instructor Jo Wood of Duluth. Wood's pieces have been exhibited throughout the country and are included in collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and Mayo Clinic.

She says her creations celebrate her connection to nature and "serve as portals to the peace and beauty of place."

For many years, Wood lived along the North Shore in a rustic log cabin where she hauled water, heated with wood, and practiced her art.

Other exhibitors come from around Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. Marijke van Welzen of the Netherlands will show two Nuno felted scarves.

Crossings holiday open hours are in effect through Dec.24 and are Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crossings is located at 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. For more information visit www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616.

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8

Where: Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

Cost: Free

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

Today

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 Dec. 6

Mayo Clinic Health System

The Red Wing High School Ovation will perform a holiday concert at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. The choir of 20 students will sing nine songs, all a cappella.

When: Noon

Where: Garden View Café, 701 Fairview Blvd.

Cost: Free

Sheldon Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre presents the holiday show “Babes in Toyland: The Musical.”

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 443 W. Third St.

Cost: $20.50 adults, $13.50 students

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

Friday Dec. 7

Sheldon Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre presents “Babes in Toyland: The Musical.”

When: 7 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 6

Crossings at Carnegie

The four-member group Decembersongs performs as part of their Christmas music tour.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

Cost: $24 in advance, $26 at the door

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

Jimmy's Pub

The Victor Freeman Trio performs 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. 8

Red Wing Area Farmers Market

The winter market will include demonstrations of rolling eggs rolls will be given by the Egg Roll House.

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Sargents Nursery, 3352 N. Service Drive

YMCA Camp Pepin

Join in for morning filled with pancakes and Santa. Bring warm clothes and enjoy a sleigh ride provided by Hay Creek Stables. Families can also make a holiday craft to bring home. Don’t forget your camera.

When: 10a.m.-noon

Where: rural Stockholm

Cost: $5 per person, $20 maximum for family

More info: 651-388-4724

Anderson Center

The Anderson Center will stage a Holiday Celebration of the Arts featuring over 45 local, regional, national and international artists and writers – including sculptors, painters, potters, fabric artists, stained glass artists, photographers, printmakers, glass blowers, poets and musicians.

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

Where: Tower View, Highway 61 at Highway 19

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

Oasis Eatery

Visit with Santa or enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride to cut your tree.

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Where: Nesbitt's Nursery, N4380 Highway 35, Prescott

More info: 715-792-2676 or www.nesbittsnursery.com

Crossings at Carnegie

There will be a public reception for 27 fiber and jewelry artists as they present their work in the exhibit “Fabrications.”

When: 2-4 p.m.

Details: See Spotlight

Abode Gallery

Abode Gallery’s Saturday Artist Talk Series presents “Tim Brudnicki: Fine Woodworking.” Brudnick lives and works in Eau Claire and is an artist devoted to creating one-of-a-kind woodworks. Dedicated to preserving the shapes, patterns and forms found in the natural world, Brudnick’s current passions include the blending of Lake Superior pebbles with the natural beauty of black walnut.

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: N2030 Spring St., Stockholm

Cost: Free

More info: 715-442-2266 or www.abodegallery.com

Villa Maria Retreat and Conference Center

The Villa Maria Retreat Center in Frontenac hosts its two-day “Festival of Lights.” Experience a candle lit strings concert and view over 100 nativities in the chapel. The concert features music by the Adamson String Ensemble, which includes Steve and Amy Adamson of Lake City, performing classical and seasonal music. Following the concert guests are invited to a dessert social.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 29847 County 2 Blvd., Frontenac

Cost: $25

More info: 651-345-4582 or villamaria_retreats@yahoo.com

Sheldon Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre presents “Babes in Toyland: The Musical.”

When: 7 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 6

Oak Center

Mike Mangione & the Union perform live, with Field Report opening the show.

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. 9

Oasis Eatery

Visit with Santa or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride or wagon ride to cut your own tree.

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Where: Nesbitt's Nursery, Prescott

More info: 715-792-2676 or www.nesbittsnursery.com

Villa Maria

Enjoy the holiday open house with a festival of lights. Over 100 lighted nativities and an annual bake sale with craft tables featuring local vendors.

When: 1-5 p.m.

Where: 29847 County 2 Blvd., Frontenac

Cost: Free

More info: 651-345-4582 or villamaria_retreats@yahoo.com

Sheldon Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre presents “Babes in Toyland: The Musical.”

When: 2 p.m.

Details: See Dec. 6

Cannon River Winery

The BZ Girls 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

Senior dance

All ladies and gentlemen welcome to live music, dancing and fun from the Key Notes.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Red Wing Elks Club, 306 W. Fourth St.

Cost: $7

Monday Dec. 10

Red Wing High School

Red Wing High School band students from grades eight to nine have a concert.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: RWHS Hovda Auditorium, 2451 Eagle Ridge Dr.

Wednesday Dec. 12

Organ Advent service

The First Presbyterian Church invites the public to their annual Advent series of reflection and meditation with an “Advent Service of Organ” with music by Bill Wilson. Wilson is the pastor of Svea Lutheran Church in Hager City. A soup and sandwich luncheon will be served a half hour before the service.

When: 12:15 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 503 W. Sixth St.

Cost: Free

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

Friday Dec. 14

Crossings at Carnegie

The Mila Vocal Ensemble performs.

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

Jimmy's Pub

The Too Guys perform 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 Dec. 15

Red Wing Area Farmers Market

Bring your children from 10 a.m. to noon for Lois Burnes, reincarnating herself as Beatrix Potter and reading “Peter Rabbit’s Christmas.”

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Sargents Nursery, 3352 N. Service Drive

ArtReach

Young artists are welcome to come to enjoy some creative time. All materials and instruction are provided. This month’s project will be ornaments to take home and hang on your own tree or to give away to a loved one.

When: 9-11 a.m.

Where: 112 Bush St.

Cost: Free

Oasis Eatery

Visit with Santa or enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride to cut your tree.

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Where: Nesbitt's Nursery, N4380 Highway 35, Prescott

More info: 715-792-2676 or www.nesbittsnursery.com

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

Abode Gallery

Abode Gallery’s Saturday Artist Talk Series presents “Matt and Amy Palmer: One of a Kind Found Object Jewelry.” The Palmers live and work in Bay City. Together they create jewelry pieces made from recycled and salvaged materials.

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: N2030 Spring St., Stockholm

Cost: Free

More info: 715-442-2266 or www.abodegallery.com

Sheldon Theatre

Enjoy “At Christmas” with Mick Sterling. “At Christmas” is a unique blend of family fueled comedy and drama, a reflection of what the holidays are for all families – funny, poignant and heart-warmingly tender.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 443 W. Third St.

Cost: $12.50 adults, $8.50 students

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

Zumbrota State Theatre

Experience the “Hometown Holiday Show” starring Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School jazz band, members of the Rochester Male Chorus, Southeastern Minnesota Heroes Choir, the Plaids and other local musicians.

When: 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota

Cost: $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $5 for ages 18 and under

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

Hobgoblin Music

Musician Ann Reed presents the “Winter Solstice Party of Lights.” Bring lights to celebrate the event, no flames please.

When: 7:30 p.m. p.m.

Where: Hobgoblin Music Loft, 920 Highway 19

Cost: $15

More info: 651-388-8400 or 877-866-3936

Oak Center

Erik Koskinen and Friends provide live entertainment.

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

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

Marie’s Underground Grill and Tap House

The band Stiletto performs live music.

When: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Where: 217 Plum St.

More info: 651-388-1896

Sunday Dec. 16

Oasis Eatery

Visit with Santa or enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride to cut your tree.

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Where: Nesbitt's Nursery, N4380 Highway 35, Prescott

More info: 715-792-2676 or www.nesbittsnursery.com

Cannon River Winery

The group treVeld 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

Treasure Island

Legendary country singers and father/daughter duo Pam and Mel Tillis will perform a Christmas concert at Treasure Island.

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Event Center

Cost: $25, $35

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

- Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer