New owners reopen River Ridge Shooting Club after years of renovations
Happy hunting grounds: Waseca antiques and primitives shops
Local water parks are the perfect summer option
A summer bucket list tradition: apple picking
These are our top choices for things to do in the Southern Minn region over the next week.
History provides entertainment with Nicollet County exhibits, Treaty Site History Center, Cox House
Exploring the history & art of the Dakota outside
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Bike nights have entertainment, bike night food menu, discounts on NA beverages, and more. County Line Duo will offer country music.
It will feature Eric Zuccola, a Minneapolis-based artist. He will be in the Harguth Gallery. WAC will also have an exhibit at the same time in the Beckmann Gallery, featuring the center's own art appreciation group.
Naturalist Andrew Wendt will talk about Minnesota wildflowers and will also talk about other great things going on in the state parks.
Mark has been playing music on stage since almost before there were two Germanys. He has played in rock, country, bluegrass, folk, traditional jazz and gypsy jazz bands, as well as being involved in theatrical and classical music.
Come celebrate with others in your community as you enjoy a night of authentic Mexican food, dancing, and activities for all ages. Money raised at the event will go towards scholarships for Northfield Latine students.
A pseudoscience jazz fusion band from this dimension.
One voice and six strings in the back of his truck is all it took to launch Tyler Herwig into one of the Mid-West’s favorite acoustic artists. Prepare to be entertained as Tyler takes the stage and share's his incredible talent through original music and stylings of songs from all genres. Yo…
Puzzlers unite! Assemble a team of up to four players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition and enjoy some pie. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize. Register a team by calling the library or emailing Jessi at jzimmerman@tds.lib.mn.us.
Performing old and new hit country music.
For all your music needs, from rock to country, originals to covers. Benjamin Raye on guitar and vocals, with Erica on keyboard and vocals.
The Owatonna Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays in Central Park from May 4 to Oct. 26.
Over 100 vendors. Shop while sipping on a beverage, or grab some grub from one of our many food trucks. Furniture, home decor, yard art, jewelry, foodies, junkers, precious gems, authors, soaps, baby items, and the list goes on and on. Free admission and parking.
Books in Bloom is a biennial event that features floral arrangements by designers and florists who interpret a book, film, or other academic resource selected from the Library's holdings. The event runs 3-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
A variety of food vendors, live music from Grupo Esplendor Norteno, and activities for all, including train rides, pinatas, music, bounce house, dancing and retail vendors.
An acoustic three-piece Americana band playing blues, bluegrass, cajun, pop, & country, covers and originals.
The senior studio art major exhibition for Gustavus students. They describe their work as “eclectic, bold, nostalgic, experimental, tender and funny.” The reception is free to attend and will include food.
Thoughtful arrangements serve the songs and allow the players to add nice touches. This is fine bluegrass music rooted in tradition, but with a contemporary feel. It shows off Rook’s considerable skills as a singer, picker, and songwriter.
Jeff Reinartz is a singer/songwriter from Austin, Minnesota. He’s been performing live for over 30 years and is a veteran of several bands. He is now a solo acoustic performer and has released two EPs that were produced by Scotty Rohr at Zension Studio in Austin.
Headlined by Dennis Curley, Country Roads is a tribute show to one of America’s best-loved performers and draws deeply on Curley’s own love of John Denver’s music. Backed by a fantastic six-piece band, Curley’s renditions of the music of John Denver are sure to bring a smile to audiences of …
A young rock and country band based out of Minnesota. Whiskey Peddler is ready to bring an energetic and attractive show to you for any occasion. Each of us bring many musical influences to the table and we are excited to share them with you.
Brad Ingalls and Mark FitzSimmons have teamed together to form a country variety duet venue known as KillinTime. Brad and Mark are veteran singers and entertainers with the Mankato Opry Show and have enjoyed singing together.
The 71st annual Steele County Art Exhibition, plus a painting exhibition by artist David Salerno titled “Together: a Portrait of Americans.” The exhibition will run through May 26. Salerno will be in the gallery at 2 p.m. May 5 to give a talk.
Pizza season has arrived at the grove. Stay tuned for a live music announcement.
Producer and pianist extraordinaire Lori Dokken, power vocalist Rachel Holder and she-can-sing-anything Judi Vinar. Skilled in multiple styles and genres. THREE combines their diverse voices to create an incredible performance that’s rich in color, character, and confidence.
Directors Peter Schleif and Wayne Kivell invite you to join I Cantanti Chamber Choirs for a great night of choral music. The first half, “Reflections” is an eclectic mass with movements from Fauré, Schubert, Haydn, Terre Johnson, and Gjeilo. All have been taken from large works the choir has…
From honeybees to native bees, learn about these incredibly industrious insects. We will be playing a pollination game outside to learn more about how these amazing insects help our landscapes.
Poets Scott Lowery (Milwaukee, WI) and Leslie Schultz (Northfield, MN) are teaming up for a shared reading. As they take turns at the mic, their poems will be in conversation with each other on a range of topics: small town landscapes, sonnets, visual art, climate anxiety, farm animals.
A series of free opportunities for professional and amatuer artists of all disciplines to increase their learning on a variety of topics. The topic of this session is art and technology.
Andy Ebling of Bridgewater Township will endeavor to time travel with you for an evening while looking through a camera lens from the 1860s, with some slightly modern twists for safety. He will do a sitting for some members of the audience and take their photos with a process perfected durin…
Featuring Ray Coudret on guitar and vocals with Curt Johnson on piano.
Drink, dine and dance downtown! Food and drink specials, live music and a variety of fabulous entertainment throughout the evening.
BBQ, beer and live music at this 25th anniversary contest. Tickets are $5 online. Food and drink purchase separate.
Phil Berbig is a unique music act. He plays an acoustic guitar, sings and throws in some harmonica. Phil plays a lot of different artists like Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, John Denver, Beatles and Rolling Stones. He also mixes in some others that are a very pleasant surprise to people.
Acoustic piano duo featuring Trent Shaw on guitar and Tim Schommer on piano.
Good tunes and bad jokes. Ron & Steve perform music from the 50s-80s.
Shop local with vendors, crafters and a bake sale. Lunch also available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kick off with a short walk. Then demonstrations, vendors, animal organizations and more. Proceeds go toward Providing Animals With Shelter.
Spanish-language music to dance to. Tickets online.
With nature as a backdrop, the talented Forsythe dazzles at Chapel on a regular basis, and often brings an equally talented friend to play with her. If you haven't seen Helen at Chapel yet, here's your chance.
Live guitar and vocals. Four-person band playing old country
The Space Force are a buncha dudes playing songs that were overplayed way before they were born.
From Northfield, self-styled alt-variety band The Zillionaires perform compelling original songs by Wendy Smith and covers from a diverse catalogue of Americana, country, roots, rock, and blues. The Zillionaires entertain music lovers with their skilled musicianship and well-honed sense of fun.
Paperbacks is an indie pop band based in southern Minnesota, consisting of Sven-Erik Olsen (vocals & guitar), Julie Sweet (keyboards), Michael Brewer Carina (bass) and Dan Greenwood (drums).
Peter and the Starcatcher is the Tony Award-winning play based on the bestselling novels that have charmed audiences all over the globe. This action-adventure play tells the origin story of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and the characters that populate Neverland. Show 8-10 p.m. May 9-…
This band plays newer rock covers by Weezer, Tonic, 3 Doors Down, and Nickelback. They play older rock covers by Van Morrison, Rick Springfield, Jimmy Hendrix and the Georgia Satellites. They also play some of their own original music.
Rhino is a four-member, high energy Twin Cities band playing an array of modern, alternative, 80's, and current top 40 dance tunes, with twists of country and other surprises splashed in.
Complimentary tea and small bites to enjoy while also making your own friendship bracelets, getting your photo taken by AK Photography, and celebrating those moms, daughters, sons, and friends in your life. Pup-up shops, craft-making and specialty cocktails and mocktails, plus water and lemo…
Celebrate Mom this year with wine, shopping, soaking up the sun on the patio, walking the vineyard, and specialty cocktails. A variety of local vendors will be on hand. The Brick Oven Pizza Bus will also be on site.
Get loose with Joe & Ann belting out the best. Nate Boots plays before, starting at 3:30 p.m.