Spotlight
Crossings at Carnegie
Enjoy a relaxed evening of painting with expert watercolor artist Dan Wiemer at Crossings. “Watercolor and Wine” will run 7 to 9 p.m. Friday March 15.
Participants are invited to bring some wine or other beverage and spend a few hours with some watercolors and a brush. All painting materials are included.
Wiemer, an award-winning artist and illustrator, will introduce a fun and easy project suitable for beginners and experienced painters alike. He will take students step-by-step through watercolor painting.
Participants should expect to laugh as they learn. Wiemer, of Red Wing, was trained as a graphic designer and has painted in watermedia most of his life. He is a past president of the Minnesota Watercolor Society and has taught classes and workshops for twenty years.
“Watercolor and Wine,” costs $28 plus an $8 materials fee. To register for class, call Crossings at 507-732-7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Ave, Zumbrota.
Go to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com for more information.
When: 7 p.m. Friday March 15
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $36
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
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: 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
UW-River Falls Dance Theatre
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre presents its annual spring show consisting of faculty, guest and student choreography from traditional dance to West Africa to modern.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Davis Theatre, Kleinpell building
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors and $5 students.
More info: 715-425-3114
UW-River Falls
The Wyman Series at University of Wisconsin-River Falls presents “How Do We Define American?” by immigration activist Jose Vargas.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Riverview Ballroom in the University Center
Cost: Free
Thursday March 14
Star watch party
Turn your eyes to skies with meteorologist Mike Lynch.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Cannon Falls Library, 306 Mill St. W.
Cost: Free
More info: 507-263-2804
UW-River Falls Dance Theatre
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre performs.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See March 13
Friday March 15
Cannon River Winery
Charlotte Sometimes, a contestant from the NBC show "The Voice," sings live. Kyle Fletcher will open the show at 5:30 p.m.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
College choir concert
The Concordia College Chapel Choir from Moorhead, Minn., presents a concert.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: First Lutheran Church, 100 Peace Ridge, Lake City
Cost: Free
Crossings at Carnegie
Paint with drinking wine and expert watercolor artist Dan Wiemer at Crossings’ “Watercolor and Wine.”
When: 7 p.m.
Details: See Spotlight
UW-River Falls Dance Theatre
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre performs.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See March 13
Jimmy's Pub
Larry Johnson will perform in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Fifth floor of St. James Hotel
Cost: Free
Treasure Island
Westside 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 March 16
Cannon River Winery
Enjoy live music from 1 to 4 p.m. with the Average Janes and 5 to 8 p.m. with Relativity.
When: 1-8 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
Gelly's Pub
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Stockholm with Irish music by Garrigan’s Quarrel from 2 to 3:30 p.m., a parade at 4 p.m. and music by the Midlife Cryslers from 5 to 9 p.m.
When: 2-9 p.m.
Where: Gelly's Pub & Eatery, Stockholm, Wis.
More info: 715-442-202
Sheldon Theatre
The Red Wing Singers’ annual concert will feature “Bluegrass Mass” with Monroe Crossing.
When: 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $22.50 adults, $14.50 students
More info: 651-388-8700, 800-899-5759 or www.sheldontheatre.org
Barn dancing
The Gritpickers will play for the barn dance. An expert caller is on hand to teach steps to new and more seasoned dancers. The first half of the evening features family dances suitable for children, with more advanced dances in the second half.
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
More info: www.riverfallscab.org
UW-River Falls Dance Theatre
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre performs.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: See March 13
Zumbrota State Theatre
The April Verch Band performs for a CD release party.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 88 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota
Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
Montana Skies 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
Westside 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 March 17
Parade
Enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Don’t forget to wear green.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Washington Street, Lake City
Cannon River Winery
The group treVeld provides entertainment.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
Spring Fever Concert
Come and celebrate the end of the winter with Hot Flashes’ “Spring Fever Concert.” The group shares a variety of song selections from the early 1930s up into the 21st century.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: St. Sophia’s Church, Stockholm
Wednesday March 20
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: 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Upstairs meeting room of Caribou Coffee
Cost: Free
More info: www.rwphotoclub.org
Thursday March 21
Crossings at Carnegie
Folk group The Battlefield Band performs.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $28 in advance, $32 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Friday March 22
Jimmy's Pub
Don Mahar will 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 March 23
Kids at HeART
Young artists are welcome to come and enjoy some creative time. Use old frames to create personal “gallery space” at home to display your artistic creations.
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Art Reach
Cost: $5 per child
More info: 651-388-4888 www.artreachredwing.org
Cannon River Winery
Singer Andrew Walesch performs.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
Widespot PAC
Take part in the Spring Equinox Celebration of Community Arts. This year is a “Food for Thought” event with a potluck before the program at 7 p.m.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Widespot Performing Arts and Community Center, second story of N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: Free
More info: 715-307-8941 or www.widespotperformingarts.org
Sheldon Theatre
Commonwealth Theatre presents “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 443 W. Third St.
Cost: $20.50 adults, $13.50 students
More info: 651-388-8700, 800-899-5759 or www.sheldontheatre.org
Crossings at Carnegie
Musicians Peter Ostroushko and Dean Magraw perform live.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Oak Center
Greg Herriges 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
Jimmy's Pub
Don Mahar will perform in Jimmy's Pub.
When: 8 p.m.
Details: See March 22
Treasure Island
Stepping out from behind the “Weekend Update” desk, Seth Meyers will take the stage at Treasure Island Resort & Casino
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Event Center
Cost: $25 and $35
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 March 24
Cannon River Winery
Singer Andrew Walesch performs.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 421 Mill St., Cannon Falls
Cost: Free
— Compiled by Stacy Bengs, staff writer
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