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Event highlights this week include:
Sept. 28 - Oct. 28 (Fridays through Sundays), New Prague
Grape Stomp and Harvest Festivals
Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 (Fridays through Sundays), Shakopee
Sever's Fall Festival
Sept. 27-29, Crosslake
Crosslake Days
Sept. 28-30, Middle River
Goose Festival
Sept. 28 - Oct. 7, Grand Marais
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Southern Minnesota
Sept. 7 - Oct. 27, Wabasha
SeptOberfest
Attend the 11th Annual SeptOberfest and explore an array of artistic displays including the largest pumpkins, tallest sunflowers, scarecrows, fall flowers, gourds, topiaries and more. While meandering past Wabasha’s beautiful autumn decorations enjoy festive German music, pumpkin races, carriage rides, ethnic food and 5 Seasonal Boutiques. Special events will also be offered each weekend at the National Eagle Center and venues throughout Wabasha. 651-565-4158
Sept. 22-23 & 29-30, Lanesboro
History Alive Pop-Up Plays: 1918
History Alive tells the stories of Lanesboro on the streets of Lanesboro. This year's "outdoor plays" center on the year 1918 with performances at 1 and 3 p.m. each day. Donations gladly accepted. Numerous other fun activities, performances and concerts will take place each of these weekends in Lanesboro. 612-823-0776; 507-467-2696
Sept. 27-30, Winona
Boats and Bluegrass Festival
This family-friendly festival offers a huge line-up of performances on the banks of the Mississippi River with camping less than 50 yards from the venue. Just some of the 30-plus performers include Pert Near Sandstone, The Lowest Pair, Dead Horses and Billy Strings. Also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, great beer and cider options, and an environmentally aware festival grounds. Prairie Island Campground. 507-452-0735
Sept. 28 - Oct. 28 (Fridays through Sundays), New Prague
Grape Stomp and Harvest Festivals
Take part in a unique and memorable event. Highlights include grape harvesting, a Next Chapter Winery Grape Stomp T-shirt, monogrammed wine glass with 2 glasses of wine, vineyard management talk and tour, lunch or dinner, wine-making demonstration, and a grape stomp if you choose to participate! Feel free to dress in "I Love Lucy" grape stomp attire or any other outfit you deem appropriate for the stomp, and take part in a photo contest for Best Grape Stomping photo, Most Creative photo and Craziest Group photo. Space is limited to 50 people per harvest. Next Chapter Winery. 612-756-3012
Sept. 29, Northfield
Northfield Poetry Festival
The 2018 Northfield Poetry Festival is a Hispanic Heritage Celebration with a morning poetry reading for children (elementary school age) at Content Bookstore, an afternoon poetry event at the Northfield Public Library, and an evening poetry contest and reading at Imminent Brewing. And while in Northfield on Sept. 29, check out the Riverwalk Market Fair and enjoy a festive market in Northfield's Bridge Square featuring local produce, artisan foods and fine regional arts and crafts. 507-645-5604, 800-658-2548
Oct. 5-6 & 12-13, New Ulm
Oktoberfest
New Ulm's Oktoberfest celebration is considered by many national news and travel sources to be one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the nation! The 37th Annual Oktoberfest features the Germanic-American Day Parade, Oktoberfest Kostüme Parade, live music and concerts each Saturday, great German and American food, local beer by Schell’s & Grain Belt, wine from Morgan Creek Vineyards & Doppeleichen Vineyards, games, horse-drawn trolley rides, stein-holding contests, and much more. Break out your dirndls and lederhosen! Festivities occur all over town, but the main locations are the Historic Downtown district, Best Western Plus, Morgan Creek Vineyards and Schell’s Brewery. 507-233-4300
Oct. 5-7, Appleton
Arts Meander - Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl
The award winning Meander Art Crawl is a free self-guided tour of more than 33 individual studios featuring 40 local artists in and near Ortonville, Appleton, Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo and Granite Falls. Western Minnesota communities along the upper Minnesota River. 320-289-1981
Oct. 6, Lanesboro
Fall into Lanesboro
Welcome the fall season with activities for the entire family in downtown Lanesboro. Enjoy a Big Balloon Bust with prizes, pumpkin decorating, free horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, Grand Pearl Street Brewery samples, family yoga with a certified yoga instructor, performance of Dracula: Prince of Blood at Commonweal Theatre. And while in Lanesboro, Oct. 5-6, visit artist studios along the Lanesboro Art Trail. 507-467-2696
Oct. 6-7, Albert Lea
Big Island Rendezvous and Festival
The Big Island Rendezvous and Festival is an award-winning event, as well as the largest early America Fur-trade Living History Reenactment event with over 1000 participants, 300 tents, colonial crafts and cuisine, live bluegrass and old-time music acts and demonstrations. Bancroft Bay Park. 507-402-6371
Oct. 10-13, Mankato
History Fest
The annual History Fest offers children a sense of days gone by. Broaden their horizons through hands-on learning experiences covering numerous periods in history. All will enjoy a variety of entertainers and activities ranging from historical interpreters of 17th Century Scotland and the Old West to belly dancers, as well as launching a catapult, making cider and shooting cannons. McGowan's Farm. 507-625-2257
Oct. 13-14, Northfield
Studio ARTour
The Studio ARTour is a co-operative venture among a group of 38 artists in the areas of Farmington, Northfield and Faribault. These artists will open their studios (nearly 20!) for you to see where and how they create their works of art. Fall color should be spectacular at this time. 507-645-5604
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Aug. 18 - Sept. 30 (Saturdays, Sundays, Labor Day & Sept. 28), Shakopee
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000. Festival highlights include tasty fair food, live music, games & rides, Artisan Marketplace featuring over 250 artists, artist demonstrations, family-friendly activities, Corgi, Weiner & Puppernickel dog races, and different themes each weekend. Don't miss this long-standing tradition. Renaissance Festival Grounds. 952-445-7361
Aug. 29 - Oct. 7, Minneapolis
Hamilton
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War, and the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. Please be advised that fog, open flame and the sound of gun shots will be used during the performance. Hamilton is recommended for ages 10 and older. Tickets are limited. Historic Orpheum Theatre. 612-339-7007
Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Thursday, Oct. 18), Shakopee
Sever's Fall Festival
Since 1997, thousands of people have enjoyed Sever's corn mazes. Just some of the many highlights include the Scuba-themed Corn Maze, Corn Maze Challenge, obstacle course, corn pit, Exotic Petting Zoo, Extreme Corn Pit, live music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies, straw sculptures & installations, jumping pillows, magic shows, pig races, Spider Web, apple and pumpkin sales, and wide array of great food, treat and refreshment choices. Sever's Corn Maze. 952-270-6293
Sept. 22 - Oct. 28 (Saturdays & Sundays), Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze boasts Minnesota's largest corn maze with fun for the entire family. This year’s maze celebrates the Minnesota Timberwolves and their 30th exciting season with a Timberwolves-themed maze design and trivia questions about the team placed throughout the maze. In addition to the maze, visitors can jump in the corn pit, stroll through the straw bale maze, and enjoy live music, a petting zoo, hayrides, a giant slide and more for the basic admission fee. For a little extra, enjoy the climbing wall, Pumpkin Slinger, inflatables, pony rides, gunny sack slide, Walk on Water, pumpkin sales at the Pumpkin Patch, and homegrown apple sales. Twin Cities Corn Maze. 952-992-9326
Sept. 28, Roseville
Tapped & Uncorked!
The 5th Annual Tapped & Uncorked! will be held outdoors at the Roseville OVAL. Sample local beer, cider, wine and distilled spirits while dancing to live music. Also enjoy great food from 4 food trucks, fun games like Human Foosball and more! Roseville OVAL. 651-633-3002
Sept. 28-29, Prior Lake
Rock, Brats & Beer
Get ready for a weekend of legendary rock concerts featuring George Thorogood & The Destroyers Rock Party Tour 2018 and The Texas Gentlemen on Friday, and John Kay & Steppenwolf, Eric Burdon & The Animals and Savoy Brown on Saturday. Also enjoy ice cold beer paired with festival favorites like brats, sweet corn, cheese curds, mini donuts and more. Show off your yard game skills in Hammer-Schlagen, giant beer pong and a bags challenge. Mystic Lake Ampitheater. 952-496-6563
Sept. 28 - Oct. 28, Shakopee
ValleySCARE
During the fall, the fun takes a terrifying turn as Valleyfair transforms into ValleySCARE, the upper Midwest's largest Halloween attraction. As darkness falls, Halloween Haunt comes to life with nearly 400 creatures of the night occupying 11 of the most intense and terrifying mazes and scare zones. With more than 75 rides, attractions and entertainment acts, all will exit utterly terrified. Special daytime not-so-scary children's events are also offered. Valleyfair. 952-445-7600
Sept. 28 - Nov. 3, Chaska
Scream Town
Scream Town features 8 haunted attractions including Zombie Apocalypse, Crop Spawn, Santa’s Slay, Oak Blood Forest, Ludicrous Labyrinth and Circus Asylum in a remote corn field surrounded by a huge 200 year old forest. You can also choose Spirits, Palms & Cards with Andrea. And a special Lights Out event will be held Oct. 28 featuring only the finest actors in complete darkness. Located off Hwy 212 between Chaska and Cologne. 888-317-7308
Sept. 29, Hastings
Migratory Bird Count & Hawk Watch
Learn about the fall migration with friendly spotters assisting as participants count migrants such as raptors, songbirds, gulls and other species of birds. All ages and abilities welcome. Carpenter Nature Center. 651-437-4359
Oct. 4-31, Apple Valley
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is a strolling exhibit along an enchanted forest nestled in the heart of the Minnesota Zoo. Over 5,000 illuminated pumpkins will be displayed high up in the trees and along the ground. A variety of vignettes set to music and fog will provide the perfect date night or family-friendly fall outing. Minnesota Zoo. 952-431-9200
Oct, 5-6, St. Paul
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
The Twin Cities Oktoberfest brings the fun and tradition of Germany's oldest autumn festival to the heart of Minneapolis/St. Paul with Summit Brewing Company's Oktoberfest Brew and a selection of other Summit beers, wines and cider. Also enjoy traditional German food, live music and entertainment, festival games, shopping, great people watching and more. Each ticket includes admission, a beer stein and your first beer -- Prost! Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 612-280-8713
Oct. 5-7, St. Paul
Health & Fitness Expo & Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
The Health & Fitness Expo kicks off the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon with more than 100 vendors presenting the latest in running and fitness gear, with information on the most recent advances in equipment and nutrition. Check it out Oct. 5-6 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre's lower level. Then on Oct. 7, watch as first-time marathoners and professional runners take part in the 37th anniversary of the "Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America." With mile after mile of parkways, lakes, rivers and tree-lined boulevards, the scenery and fall colors are outstanding. Add 300,000 screaming fans, ten Cheer Zones and over a dozen course entertainment acts, and you’ve got an experience that you’ll never forget. Course map. 651-289-7700
Oct. 5-31 (Fridays through Sundays & Wed. Oct. 31), Minneapolis
Haunted Basement
Since 2005, the Haunted Basement has terrified the Twin Cities with absurd psychological horror. This adults-only (18+) haunted experience involves immersive theater created by a community of avant-garde artists and horrible creeps who will... touch you. All must sign a waiver and present valid ID. Located at 2010 Hennepin Ave. East, just west of Larpenteur Ave. & Hwy 280. 612-444-2191
Oct. 6, Jordan
Autumn Fare Fall Festival
The 6th Annual Fall Festival includes vendors selling locally-raised food, handmade items by artists & crafters, educational seminars, live music, pie baking contest, morning breakfast and the Showcase of Farms where you can meet local farmers, learn about their farms and greet their animals. Scott County Fairgrounds. 952-492-2436
Oct. 6-27, Anoka
Anoka Halloween
Anoka is believed to be the first city in the United States to put on a Halloween celebration, and through congressional proclamation it is the Halloween Capital of the World! This spooktacular time includes numerous events and activities such as races, parades, pumpkin carving contests, a medallion hunt, house-decorating contest, scarecrow contest, giant pumpkin weigh-off, the Knights of Columbus Haunted House, scavenger hunt, bonfire, Big Parade of the Little People, Spooktacular Carnival by Women of Today, and much more.
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances include:
Hamilton (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Aug. 29 - Oct. 7
Justin Timberlake: Man of the Woods Tour at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Sept. 28
Wiz Khalifa at The Armory in Minneapolis, Sept. 28
Engelbert Humperdinck at Ames Center in Burnsville, Sept. 30
Sting and Shaggy at The Armory, Sept. 30
Lil Pump - The Harverd Dropout Tour at The Armory, Oct. 2
Ben Rector- Magic: The Tour at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Oct. 5
Dane Cook at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Oct. 6
Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash at Ames Center, Oct. 7
Sesame Street Live: Let's Party at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 7
Rupi Kaur at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 10
Jessie J at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 11
Life Lessons with Lil Dicky at The Armory, Oct. 12
Lucia Micarelli at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Oct. 14
Rod Stewart at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Oct. 14
Foo Fighters at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 18
Eric Hutchinson & The Believers at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 20
Ray LaMontagne: Just Passing Through at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 20
Rob Lake: The Grand Illusions Tour at Ames Center, Oct. 21
Fleetwood Mac at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 22
Lisa Stansfield at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 22
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 22-27
Celtic Thunder X Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 23
Kathy Griffin: Laugh Your Head Off World Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 25
Straight No Chaser at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Oct. 26
Steven Curtis Chapman at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 26
So You Think You Can Dance - Live Tour at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Oct. 28
Brockhampton at The Armory, Oct. 30
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
Sept. 27-29, Crosslake
Crosslake Days
Thousands flock to Crosslake each September to enjoy Crosslake Days. Experience why so many visitors return each year this fun and colorful fall festival. Enjoy an arts & crafts fair, the 17th Annual Classic & Custom Car Motorcycle & Tractor Show, "Find the Hidden Chili Pepper" treasure hunt, children's treasure hunt, 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off, Jul Kaffee Fest, live music, dancing and much more. Purchase chili beads and cash in on deals from chamber member merchants. Venues throughout Crosslake. 218-692-4027
Sept. 29, Zimmerman
Wildlife Festival
Celebrate National Public Lands Day and National Wildlife Refuge Week during the 25th Annual Wildlife Festival. Enjoy a variety of family-oriented activities featuring live birds, reptiles and other animals, guest presenters, nature crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, trail exploration, and wildlife discovery! Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. 763-389-3323
Sept. 29, Isle
The Olde-Tyme Fall Fest
The 26th Annual Olde-Tyme Fall Fest is presented by the Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society in cooperation with the Isle Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include a showcase for artisans, authors and makers of handcrafted items, as well as demonstrations of historic activities, old-time machinery and cars, a live presentation about local history at 11 a.m., and food provided by the Tusenvann Sons of Norway Lodge of Isle. Mille Lacs Lake Museum. 320-676-3945
Sept. 29-30 & Oct. 6-7, Pelican Rapids
Leaf Days
Maplewood State Park will celebrate fall and the changing colors with hikes to view the beautiful leaves, wagon rides to learn about Maplewood, apple juice making using an apple press, rope making, corn shelling and grinding, butter making, early settler toys & games, woodworking & nature craft projects, a digital scavenger hunt, and demonstrations. Food, clothing and maple syrup from the park's own trees will be available for purchase. All events will take place at the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter. Maplewood State Park. 218-863-8383
Oct. 6, Little Falls
Pine Grove Zoo Fest
Enjoy fun fall family festivities at the 5th Annual Zoo Fest! Activities will include face painting, games, pumpkin treats for the animals, a medallion hunt, Great Pumpkin Race, obstacle course, bounce house, rock wall with monkey motion, magic shows and much more. Pine Grove Zoo. 320-616-5595
Oct. 6, Perham
Harvest Fest
Attend the annual Harvest Fest and enjoy a pork feed, face painting, horse-drawn hay rides, free popcorn, chainsaw carving, a petting zoo, live music, farmer's market, food vendors, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory movie and a chance at the Golden Ticket! Downtown Perham. 218-346-7710
Oct. 6, Nisswa
Gull Lake Oktoberfest & GOLFtoberfest
The Gull Lake Oktobertest is a fun, autumn pub crawl to venues throughout the lakes area with free shuttle, commemorative mugs and lots of great food and music. Participating locations include Ernie's on Gull, Zorbaz on Gull, Grand View Lodge, Jakes Gull Lake, Cowboys, Sherwood Forest, Bar Harbor and Gull Dam Brewing. Make a point to stop at The Pines at Grand View Lodge for GOLFtoberfest. This heated tent party celebrates golf, beer and the fall season. Be prepared to dance the night away to live music by RockGodz. 218-963-2620; 218-963-2234
Oct. 12-27 (Fridays & Saturdays), Brainerd
Hidden Hollows: Haunted Corn Maze and Haunted House
Hidden Hollows, Central Minnesota's largest haunted attraction, delivers all things creepy and scary in the Haunted Corn Maze and Haunted House, and along the Haunted Tractor Ride. Paul Bunyan Land. 218-764-2524
Northwest Minnesota
Aug. 24 - Oct. 13 (Fridays & Saturdays), Warroad
Country Corn Maze
Country Corn Maze presents their 2018 "Cow's in the Corn!" corn maze. In addition to this 8 acre corn maze, enjoy a mini maze, obstacle course, farm animals, hayrides, farmyard activities, giant slingshot, pumpkin patch, campfires and more. Country Corn Maze. 218-469-3390
Sept. 13-29, Longville/Remer/Walker
Fall Has It All
Fall Has It All is 17 days of special events and merchant sales in Longville, Hackensack, Remer and Walker. Buy a button and qualify for hundreds of dollars in sales and discounts. On Sept. 29, Moondance Ranch in Walker will host the 6th Annual Moondance Harvest with more than 150 craft beers, wines & spirits, as well as live music, great food, numerous contests, yard games, Redneck Olympics, crafts, demonstrations and more. Jump start your Harvest Moon weekend on Friday night, Sept. 28, at participating restaurants throughout the Walker/Leech Lake Area with the Pre-Tasting and Pairing Experience. 218-675-6135; 218-547-1313; 218-363-2630
Sept. 28-30, Middle River
Goose Festival
The 44th Annual Goose Festival includes a multitude of events and highlights such as live theater (How to Talk Minnesotan), goose-calling contest, goose cook-off, Sunrise 5K Walk, Run & Roll, Miss Middle River Pageant, live music by nearly ten music acts, a craft show, flea market, farmers market, parade, scavenger hunt, art-making activities under the big tent, hoverball archery, inflatable games, face painting, antique car and tractor show, mud run, tractor pull, and more. 218-222-3387
Sept. 29, East Grand Forks
North Country Fiddle & Dance Series
Enjoy fiddle music and dancing long-ways reels, simple square dances, whole circle mixers and New England contras with music by Bill Cagley and friends from Minneapolis. Caller Jeanne O'Neil resides in East Grand Forks. East Grand Forks Senior Center Community Room. 218-773-3850
Oct. 6, Detroit Lakes
ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
ARRIVAL from Sweden features everything a great ABBA show needs: lovely costumes, extremely talented musicians and breathtaking singers. Millions of people all around the globe celebrate this production as the best ABBA show in the world. This is the closest you will ever get to a real ABBA performance. ARRIVAL performs at the Historic Holmes Theatre & Event Center. During the day, attend the Damien Home Tour and view 5 unique and beautiful lake homes. 218-844-4221; 218-234-1353
Oct. 6-7, Clearbrook
Fosston Fiber Festival
The Fosston Fiber Festival celebrates the fiber heritage of northern Minnesota while showcasing more than a dozen local fiber producers and artists. In addition, enjoy a fashion show, luncheon, raffle drawing and wide range of workshops taught by fiber artists -- learn basic fiber art techniques or challenge yourself with more advanced fiber art techniques. Clearbrook Community Center. 218-657-2502
Oct. 14, Bemidji
Pink Floyd Concert
The Australian Pink Floyd Show has sold over four million tickets to concerts in 35 countries. This show is hailed as one of the most in-demand touring entities currently operating. The Times described them as "The Gold Standard." This act is so good they were chosen by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday party! The Sanford Center. 218-441-4000
Northeast Minnesota
Sept. 21 - Oct. 14, Duluth
Fall Color Trains
The majestic Northwoods shows its true colors each fall with blazing orange, red and yellow against a backdrop of lush green pines. Enjoy views from a train as it travels along the shore of Lake Superior and over North Shore rivers and streams. Fall Color Train tours on the North Shore Scenic Railroad were listed by CNN as one of the "Top 5 Fall Color Tours in America!" North Shore Scenic Railroad. 218-722-1273
Sept. 28-30, Two Harbors
Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour
The Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour offers visitors a chance to talk with various artists in their studios and at galleries along Highway 61 while enjoying the autumn splendor of Minnesota's North Shore. Glass, ceramics, woodwork, painting, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture and photography will be exhibited, demonstrated and offered for sale on this tour. Many sites are providing hands on activities. The tour is well-marked along Highway 61 and the many adventurous side roads between Gooseberry Falls and Duluth -- look for the bright neon green signs and balloons with the tour’s logo. 218-834-5365
Sept. 28 - Oct. 7, Grand Marais
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour will feature a variety of unique handcrafted works by Cook County artists. Meet artists at 22 home studios and galleries. Also enjoy special Fall Studio Tour events, a variety of demonstrations and vibrant fall colors. While in Grand Marais, Sept. 26-30, check out Oktoberfest at Voyageur Brewing Company and enjoy contests, games, polka music and of course great craft beer in the picturesque town of Grand Marais. 218-387-2788
Sept. 29, Grand Rapids
Marjie Shrimpton - Cabaret Concert
Marjie Shrimpton invites you to forget your troubles and join her for a night inspired by the legendary Grand Rapids native, Judy Garland. Weaving stories and songs from Judy's life and her own, Marjie will attempt to answer the question: What would Judy do or sing if she were trying to chase her cares away in 2018? Reif Performing Arts Center. 218-327-5780
Oct. 4-13, Duluth
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle's classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Watch as Holmes and Watson try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Duluth Playhouse 218-733-7555
Oct. 5, Grand Rapids
Richard Marx in Concert
Revive memories during this concert by pop-rock musician Richard Marx. Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and his first seven singles reached the Top 5 on Billboard charts. Reif Performing Arts Center. 218-327-5780
Oct. 5-7, Cook
Guest Chef Weekend of Fine Food and Wine
Executive Chef Jake Uttich of the Oceanaire Seafood Room in Minneapolis ventures north for this special autumn dinner again in 2018. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Ludlow's Island Resort. 218-666-5407
Oct. 12-13, Pine City
Mystery at the Fur Post: The Trial of Lizzie 13
Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery at the Fur Post? Lizzie 13 stands accused of a disturbing crime. For now, she’s locked away in her cell awaiting trial, unable to stop the secrets from seeping out. And everyone around her has a wild tale to tell. It seems all too certain she will hang. But, what if you came and studied the evidence, searched for the clues? What if you spoke to the “innocent” bystanders? What would your verdict be? There are always other suspects and other theories to uncover. In the end, what will be the fate of Lizzie 13? This program is designed to be family-friendly. Snake River Fur Post (formerly the Northwest Company Fur Post). 320- 629-6356
Oct. 13, Hibbing
Minnesota Remembers Vietnam - Hibbing
At each Minnesota Remembers Vietnam event, attendees view a short clip from the PBS Vietnam documentary, then a facilitator leads a group discussion focusing on the documentary. All are served a meal and asked to share any thoughts or feelings in a small group. This event is very informal, and nothing is recorded. Hibbing Memorial Building. 218-733-7586
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