Willmar, April 11-13, 7 p.m., April 14, 2 p.m.; Barn Theatre; The Barn Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”; seniors $25, 18 and under $15; 320-235-9500, online at www.thebarntheatre.com or at the box office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
Morris, April 12, 7 p.m., Edson Auditorium; The University of Minnesota Morris Jazz and Commercial Music Program presents the 43rd annual UMM Jazz Festival. Guest artists include Remy Le Boeuf (saxophone), Dean Sorenson (trombone), James Suggs (trumpet), Alejandro Arenas (bass) and Mark Fineman (drums). UMN Morris Jazz Studies Director Adolfo Mendonça and Assistant Professor of Music Yulene Velasquez will join the guest artists for the evening concert. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. They can be purchased online at z.umn.edu/JazzFest24.
New London, April 12, 7 p.m., Little Theatre; John Salgado Maldonado with Purpose Artisans invites the audience to learn the steps for meringue. No previous experience is necessary before hitting the dance floor. Doors open at 6pm for happy hour; dance lessons start at 7. Admission starts at $5.
Clara City, April 13, 4 p.m., MACCRAY Performing Arts Auditorium; West Central Singers present “All in Good Time” spring concert directed by Naomi Powers-Baker and accompanied by Carrie Stadem. Tickets are $10 for adults and are available at the door.
Wild Deuces dueling pianos
Willmar, April 13, 7 p.m., Willmar VFW; The Willmar VFW presents the Dueces Wild Dueling Pianos, a duo of talented pianists sure to bring the crowd to its feet. Clap, laugh and sing along with Dave and Ted. Country artist Clayton Ryan will open the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35-40 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com/e/deuces-wild-dueling-pianos-willmar-vfw-w-clayton-ryan-april-13th -tickets-862472998957.
Willmar, April 13, 7 p.m., Willmar Arts and Entertainment Center; The West Central Connection Chorus presents “The Beetles,” a spring show featuring beloved Beatles songs in a barbershop style. Guest artists are New Fangled Four and Sound Image. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at westcentralconnection.com/tickets.
New London, April 14, 11am-4pm, Little Theater Auditorium; The Sunday Espresso Matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theater Auditorium and the New London Roaming Cinema, showing classic public domain films; voluntary donation.
Willmar, April 14, 4 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church; West Central Singers present “All in Good Time” spring concert directed by Naomi Powers-Baker and accompanied by Carrie Stadem. Tickets are $10 for adults and are available at the door.
New London, April 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre; A small theater hall will once again present the art series “Creativity and Cocktails”. All materials are provided and the first drink is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased from the Little Theater website for $45. People can also email [email protected] to join. Events are open to anyone over 15 years of age.
New London, April 19, 7 to 11 p.m., Little Theater Hall; Little Theater presents Open Mic Night featuring Severio Mancieri.
Montevideo, April 19, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church; Prairie Arts Chorale presents its spring concert, “Earth, Wind and Choir,” featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters and homes. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and those under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the door, from any member of the Prairie Arts Chorale and at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Redwood Falls, Hy-Vee in Marshall, Sletten Music in Montevideo and Faith Lutheran in Spicer.
New London, April 20, 7 p.m., NLS Performing Arts Center; The CatPAC series presents “Rainy Days and Mondays,” the music of the Carpenters; single-show tickets are available at www.nls.k12.mn.us/ticketsales.
Redwood Falls, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Estebo Performing Arts Center; Prairie Arts Chorale presents its spring concert, “Earth, Wind and Choir,” featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters and homes. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and those under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the door, from any member of the Prairie Arts Chorale and at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Redwood Falls, Hy-Vee in Marshall, Sletten Music in Montevideo and Faith Lutheran in Spicer.
New London, April 21, 11am-4pm, Little Theatre; The Sunday Espresso Matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theater Auditorium and the New London Roaming Cinema, showing classic public domain films; voluntary donation.
“Cosmos: A Musical Odyssey”
Willmar, April 21, 2 p.m., Willmar Center for Education and the Arts; The Prairie Winds Concert Band presents its spring concert, “Space: A Musical Odyssey,” under the direction of Brock Duncan. Tickets are $10 for adults and are available at the door.
Glenwood, April 21, 3 to 6 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; the Lakeside Winter Dance Club presents the O’Hagan Orchestra; proof of vaccination required, season membership available, www.lakesideballroom.org. A ballroom dance lesson will precede the dance at 2 p.m.
Spicer, April 21, 4 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church; Prairie Arts Chorale presents its spring concert, “Earth, Wind and Choir,” featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters and homes. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and those under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the door, from any member of the Prairie Arts Chorale and at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Redwood Falls, Hy-Vee in Marshall, Sletten Music in Montevideo and Faith Lutheran in Spicer.
New London, April 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre; A small theater hall will once again present the art series “Creativity and Cocktails”. All materials are provided and the first drink is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased from the Little Theater website for $45. People can also email [email protected] to join. Events are open to anyone over 15 years of age.
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
Willmar, April 25-27, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Building, Building F; Ridgewater Theater presents The Diary of Anne Frank. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or at the Ridgewater Bookstore; call 320-222-5590. Admission is free for Ridgewater College students and staff.
New London, April 26, 7 to 11 p.m., Little Theater Auditorium; The Little Theater presents a one-mic karaoke party featuring Renaissance Rick.
Marshall, April 26, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church; Prairie Arts Chorale presents its spring concert, “Earth, Wind and Choir,” featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters and homes. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and those under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the door, from any member of the Prairie Arts Chorale and at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Redwood Falls, Hy-Vee in Marshall, Sletten Music in Montevideo and Faith Lutheran in Spicer.
New London, April 27, 7:00 p.m., Little Theatre; A small theater hall presents the sixth annual Nyam Filmfest with the Gory Mountain Brothers.
Granite Falls, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Granite Falls Lutheran Church; Prairie Arts Chorale presents its spring concert, “Earth, Wind and Choir,” featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters and homes. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and those under 18 are free. Tickets are available at the door, from any member of the Prairie Arts Chorale and at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Redwood Falls, Hy-Vee in Marshall, Sletten Music in Montevideo and Faith Lutheran in Spicer.
New London, April 28, 11:00am-4:00pm, Little Theatre; The Sunday Espresso Matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theater Auditorium and the New London Roaming Cinema, showing classic public domain films; voluntary donation.
Prairie Winds Concert Band
Dawson, April 28, 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium; the Dawson-Boyd Arts Association presents the Prairie Winds Concert Band under the direction of J. Brock Duncan. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and can be purchased online at onthestage.tickets/dawson-boyd-arts-association/season.
