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Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Children’s Theatre Company, Nov. 6, 2018 - Jan. 9, 2019; photo by Dan Norman
Learn about performances at spectacular theaters throughout the state at Explore MN Theater, and be sure to enter the Explore MN Theater Sweepstakes for a chance to win a theater prize package!
Event highlights this week include:
Nov. 8-10, Madison
Norsefest
Nov. 8-11, Minneapolis
Cirque Du Soleil Corteo
Nov. 8-18, Little Falls
Great Rivers Arts Dinner Theater: Steel Magnolias
Nov. 10-11, Park Rapids
Winter Wonderland Snowflake & Candy Canes Arts & Crafts Show
Nov. 9-11, Grand Marais/Cook County
Lake Superior Storm Festival
Southern Minnesota
Nov. 2 - Dec. 24, Northfield
Fine Craft Collective
The 15th Annual Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal exhibition featuring the work of 24 artisans. More than just the personal touch of an object made by hand, this co-operative gallery gives a personal connection between artisans and visitors. A participating artist will be available daily to discuss their handmade pieces and the process used to create their works of art. There will be a special Grand Opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 2, when visitors can meet many of the artists, enjoy some treats and attend This High He High Heels performance, a military march in heels! Northfield Arts Guild Gallery. 507-645-8877
Nov. 8-10, Madison
Norsefest
Norsefest is a fun-filled weekend with a lutefisk supper, lutefisk-eating contest, variety show at the Prairie Arts Center, Norsefest craft show, Scandinavian Arts Fair and Outhouse Races! 320-598-7301
Nov. 10-11, Winona
Holiday Harvest Food and Wine Festival
Start your celebration of the season with holiday foods and wines on the Great River Road Wine Trail. Each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited. Then at each participating winery, enjoy featured wines and ciders paired with holiday foods! Plan to stay for the entire weekend, and visit all 11 wineries. Start as far away as you can, and work your way home, or stay at one of Winona's special lodging properties! Garvin Heights Vineyard and wineries along the Great River Road Wine Trail. 507-474-9463
Nov. 10-17, St. Peter
An Evening with Emily Dickinson
An Evening with Emily Dickinson is a special live theater event performed by the incomparable Elsa Cornell. Elsa will perform excerpts of William Luce’s acclaimed play The Belle of Amherst based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson. This one-woman play explores the life of one of America's greatest poets at various stages of her life, making use of her work, diaries and letters to recollect her encounters with the significant people in her life. E. St. Julien Cox House. 507-934-2160
Nov. 17, Harmony
Holiday Fest Art, Craft & Gift Expo
Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Holiday Fest Art, Craft & Gift Expo with more than 50 artists and vendors selling a variety of handcrafted or brand name goods. Fillmore Central High School. 507-886-2469
Nov. 17, Winona
Winona Art Walk & Tour
The Winona Art Walk is a tour of 10 Winona area artist studios featuring handmade works of art by dozens of artists -- perfect for the holiday season! 507-474-6879
Nov. 18, Winona
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party
Sip specialty teas, nibble on exquisite finger foods and treats, listen to live music and enjoy a dance demonstration by the Sugar Plum Fairy. All children attending the tea party will receive a complimentary photo with their favorite character(s) from the Nutcracker ballet. The Land of the Sweets Gift Boutique, featuring holiday gifts and crafts, will be open to the public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea party is fun for all ages. Valencia Arts Center. 507-453-5500
Nov. 23 & 24, Mankato
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Parade & Dashing Through the Snow
The very popular Kiwanis Holiday Lights Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, with a brief Lighting Ceremony at roughly 6:45 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and be sure to dress for the weather. After the parade and ceremony, enjoy time with Santa. On Saturday, check out Dashing Through the Snow and enjoy a walk or drive through the Kiwanis Holiday Lights Display featuring over 1.5 million LED lights and animated light displays, as well as visits with Santa and ice skating -- don't forget your camera and skates! Sibley Park. 507-385-9129
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Oct. 27 - Nov. 17 (Saturdays), Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is a unique, high-energy interactive murder mystery dinner theater experience that combines an engaging modern-day whodunit with a full four course meal. Courtyard Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. 866-496-0535
Nov. 1 - Dec. 24, Minneapolis
Textile Center Presents: Holiday Gallery Shop
Textile Center's Shop is tripling in size for the holidays and expanding to fill the Joan Mondale Gallery with even more fabulous one-of-a-kind fiber art. Many of the artists are new to the Textile Center, selling their work for the first time at this special pop-up holiday shop. Textile Center. 612-436-0464
Nov. 2-18, Minneapolis
Hot Funky Butt Jazz
Hot Funky Butt Jazz is an original musical exploring the exciting, turbulent world of 1900’s New Orleans and vibrant personalities that invented “hot music” or Jazz. Hot Funky Butt Jazz is the story of dedication and perseverance in the face of great adversity. It gives voice to important unheard stories and is filled with infectious music of turn-of-the-century New Orleans. The Interact cast of 40+ actors will be joined by Zena Moses, Eugene Harding, and Jeremy Phipps from New Orleans. Dowling Studio at the Guthrie Theatre. 651-209-3575; 612-377-2224
Nov. 8-11, Shakopee
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Hundreds of the nation's finest artists and crafters will participate in this year's Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair. In addition to a wide array of unique handcrafted works of art, enjoy stage entertainment, hourly gift certificate winners, plenty of food & drink, lots of family fun, and free parking! Canterbury Park. 402-331-2889
Nov. 8-11, Minneapolis
Cirque Du Soleil Corteo
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The cast of Corteo includes 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from all around the world. Target Center. 612-673-8344
Nov. 8-17 (Thursdays thru Saturdays), Minneapolis
Not About Heroes
Why would a soldier hospitalized for shell shock choose to return to the carnage of the trenches? To mark the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice, Hero Now Theatre presents Not About Heroes by Stephen MacDonald. It is a play about war, truth and two artists’ evolving self-awareness. Off-Leash Art Box. 612-888-0468
Nov. 10, Roseville
Your Shining Life Expo
This educational, entertaining and experiential expo gives you free access to informative workshops, demonstrations, samples and up to 40 exhibitors. There are thousands of dollars in giveaway items with drawings held every 10 minutes starting at 11 a.m. Radisson Hotel. 763-270-8604
Nov. 10, Minneapolis
Jul Exhibit Opens + Family Day - Handmade Holidays
The American Swedish Institute kicks off the 2018 holiday season with Family Day - Handmade Holidays. Discover Nordic and Czech traditions throughout the richly decorated rooms of the Turnblad Mansion. Keep your eyes peeled for clever tomtes -- find all four tomtar hidden in the mansion (one on each floor) and receive a prize! Make & Take crafts will be offered in the Mansion's salon, and Nordic Bingo will be held in the studio classroom. Enjoy musical performances and wander through the brand new Handmade Holidays exhibition (running through Jan. 13, 2019. American Swedish Institute. 612-871-4907
Nov. 10-18, St. Paul
Silent Night
A moment of peace in the midst of war. Minnesota Opera's international sensation makes its homecoming, honoring the centennial of World War I's conclusion. Recounting a miraculous moment of peace during one of the bloodiest wars in human history, Scottish, French and German officers defy their superiors and negotiate a Christmas Eve truce. The Pulitzer-Prize winning music underscores the yearning, despair and hope of the soldiers living in the trenches. Silent Night masterfully juxtaposes the bombastic sounds of war with serene songs from home, and stands as a heartfelt hymn to our common humanity. Ordway Center for Performing Arts. 612-333-6669
Nov. 13 - Dec. 29, Minneapolis
A Christmas Carol
A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “Bah, humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and a grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways. For the past 44 years, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale has been a perennial favorite and holiday tradition that invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the season with their family and loved ones. A Twin Cities holiday tradition. Guthrie Theatre's Wurtele Thrust Stage. 612-225-6191
Nov. 16 - Dec. 23, Anoka
Prancer
Young Jessica Riggs’ family has fallen on hard times. When an injured reindeer appears in Jessica’s backyard, she believes it is Prancer and vows to nurse the creature back to health and return it to its home in time for Christmas Eve. With delightful puppetry and an uplifting message about hope, this heartwarming tale, based on the cherished 1989 film of the same name, is sure to bring joy to your holiday season. Lyric Arts Main Street Stage 763-422-1838
Nov. 16 - Dec. 27, Hopkins
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's "Mary Poppins Jr."
“It’s a jolly holiday with Mary” in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. Step in Time with everyone’s favorite nanny and share the magical transformation of the Banks family with your family this holiday. Stages Theatre Company. 952-979-1111
Nov. 17 - Dec. 16, St. Paul
Teen Idol - The Bobby Vee Story
Following the tragic crash of Buddy Holly’s plane in 1959, a bright new star from Fargo emerged. Fifteen-year-old Bobby Velline performed at the Winter Dance Party in Moorhead, MN the day the music died. Bobby went on to record his first hit single, Suzie Baby, in Minneapolis, and soon would become a teen idol and international star who thrilled audiences for more than a decade with Top 40 hits like Devil or Angel, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Come Back When You Grow Up Girl and many more. Follow Bobby’s musical journey that includes fellow pop stars like Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie & The Ronettes, Dion, and Del Shannon. History Theatre. 651-292-4323
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances include:
The Book of Mormon (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 6-18
Judd Apatow at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 7
Cole Swindell & Dustin Lunch at The Armory in Minneapolis, Nov. 8
The Alan Parsons Project at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 9
Wynonna Judd and The Big Noise at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Nov. 9
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Touring at Ames Center in Burnsville, Nov. 10
93X Presents: A Perfect Circle at The Armory, Nov. 11
Drake, Aubrey & The Three Migos Tour at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Nov. 11
Maxwell: 50 Intimate Nights Live at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 21
Trailer Park Boys at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 26
Brian Wilson presents The Christmas Album Live at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 28
Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 29
Ron White at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Nov. 30
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 30 - Dec. 1
Johnny Rivers at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Dec. 1
101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 3
A Drag Queen Christmas at the Pantages Theatre, Dec. 4
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 6-9
The New Standards at the Historic State Theatre, Dec. 7-8
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota - A Minnesota Nutcracker at Ames Center, Dec. 7-9
Monster Jam at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 8
WWE at Roy Wilkins Auditorium at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 8
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
Nov. 8-18, Little Falls
Great Rivers Arts Dinner Theater: Steel Magnolias
Great River Arts is proud to announce the production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling and directed by Beth Selinger. The show is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. As the title suggests, the female characters may seem delicate, but they are tough as steel. In addition to this classic production, enjoy a dinner catered by A.T. the Black & White Restaurant. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Great River Arts. 320-632-0960
Nov. 8-18, New London
New London Little Theatre Presents "Never Too Late"
This Broadway hit is about a married man in his fifties who suddenly learns he's becoming a father again. His last child, a girl, was born 24 years ago and, considering the loser she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. His daughter and son-in-law live with him; she gets up for breakfast at lunchtime and he is curiously addicted to solitaire. It's not only the impending birth that startles him, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There's to be a nursery, a new bath and she's to have her own checking account. You are sure to enjoy this good old-fashioned domestic farce. The Little Theatre of New London. 320-354-2559
Nov. 9, Glenwood
Matt Vee Family & Friends: Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond
Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond stars Matt Vee, nephew of the 60s pop star Bobby Vee. Step back in time with songs such as Cracklin' Rosie, Song Sung Blue and Sweet Caroline. Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide, and produced musical hits spanning five decades. Central Square Cultural & Civic Center. 320-634-0400
Nov. 17, St. Cloud
Made in Minnesota Expo
Support all of the great businesses who either make their products in Minnesota or are a Minnesota-based company at the 5th Annual Made in Minnesota Expo! Also enjoy entertainment and concessions. Admission is free, courtesy of the St. Cloud Red Wing Shoe Store. River's Edge Convention Center. 320-257-7224
Nov. 17, Willmar
Holidaze Parade
Get into the holiday spirit as you watch the Holidaze Parade filled with lights, music and decorated floats. In addition, enjoy children's games, a petting zoo, chili feed, cookie decorating, turkey bowling, sleigh rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a movie at The Barn Theatre after the parade. Downtown Willmar. 320-235-3552
Nov. 23, Aitkin
World Famous Fish House Parade
Experience the World Famous Fish House Parade along with 3,000-plus parade-goers from throughout the U.S.! Start your day with the Fish House 5K, check out the craft fair and charming local retailers, and enjoy the fun and crazy antics during the parade at 1 p.m.! Downtown Aitkin. 218-927-2316
Northwest Minnesota
Nov. 9, Detroit Lakes
Ishmael
Drawn from Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick, Ishmael tells the tale of a restless schoolteacher still haunted by the incredible and tragic adventure of his youth. A shape-shifting actor and three bluegrass musicians conjure a funny, thoughtful, harrowing play about one man's drive to see the world and another man's insatiable quest to destroy it. The Historic Holmes Theatre & Event Center. 218-844-7469
Nov. 9-18 (Fridays through Sundays), Bemidji
Camelot
Lerner and Loewe's Camelot brings the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life. Based on T.H. White's novel, The Once and Future King, Camelot tells the story of Arthur, a young squire who becomes King after extracting the sword Excalibur from its legendary rock. The musical follows Arthur from a young, ambitious, idealistic King who dreams of creating a just society to the despairing king bearing witness to his dream's demise. In a world of human realities, can Camelot achieve the utopia of which Arthur dreams? The Historic Chief Theatre. 218-755-8942
Nov. 10-11, Park Rapids
Winter Wonderland Snowflake & Candy Canes Arts & Crafts Show
This arts and crafts show welcomes holiday shoppers to browse and purchase unique handcrafted treasures. Lunch options will be available. Bring an item for the food shelf to save on admission. Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School. 218-236-6200
Nov. 17, Walker
Arts and Crafts Fair
Check out the 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair held at Northern Lights Casino Event Center. 218-547-1313
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15, Moorhead
Theatre B Presents "The Santaland Diaries"
Based on the iconic essay by David Sedaris, The Santaland Diaries is a brilliant evocation of what a slacker's Christmas must feel like. Out of work, our slacker decides to become a Macy's elf during the holiday crunch. Twisted, sardonic and funny, The Santaland Diaries is the subversive Christmas tale for the ages. Theatre B. 701-729-8880
Nov. 24, Walker
Festival of Lights Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season and partake in the true meaning of giving. Begin the day with the Reindeer Ramble at Chase on the Lake. Other highlights include The Night Before Christmas Children's Party at the Walker Legion, Holiday DIY Art at Tap, the Festival of Lights parade, the Lighting of the City and an evening bonfire. Downtown Walker. 218-547-1313
Northeast Minnesota
Nov. 3-11, Ely
Fabulous Fibers & More
Choose from a variety of fiber arts classes with experienced teachers, as well as instruction in the use of other mediums. Have some fun, learn new skills and add some warmth and color to your life. Ely Folk School. 218-235-0138
Nov. 8-17, Duluth
Significant Other
Jordan is single, and finding Mr. Right is much easier said than done. The only thing harder than looking for love is supporting your besties, when love finds them first. Marshall Performing Arts Center/Weber Music Hall. 218-726-8561
Nov. 9-11, Grand Marais/Cook County
Lake Superior Storm Festival
There's nothing quite like a November gale - wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, a shiver of awe running down your spine. Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins. During the 6th Annual Lake Superior Storm Festival, enjoy the Storm into Winter Showcase, Small Change Call-In Trivia Radio Show, Annual Wave Dash, Lake Superior Storm Stories: A Biogeochemist’s View, a Storms, Shipwrecks and Sinkings Along the North Shore presentation, and Lakeside Poem and Remembrance Ceremony. Venues in Grand Marais and throughout Cook County. 218-387-2524
Nov. 9-11, Tofte
Girls Gone North Weekend
The annual Girls Gone North Weekend offers just the right amount of relaxation, inspiration and fun! Gather for happy hour. Join a “girls only” guided hike. Watch the waves. Soak in the hot tub. Try yoga. Get a mini-facial. Drink wine. This year's signature event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 10 and features a night of “organic” fun. Get a hands-on mini-facial and a personal skin analysis, do some wine tasting of our organic wines paired with a sampling of goodies from Waves of Superior Café. Advanced registration is required. Lodging specials available at Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior. 218-663-7296
Nov. 10, Two Harbors
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
On the anniversary of this tragedy, Split Rock Lighthouse commemorates the 1975 sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of 29 crew members. The lighthouse, fog signal building and visitor center will be open. Costumed guides will greet visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can view a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center. Split Rock Lighthouse. 218-226-6372
Nov. 16-18, Grand Marais
Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional lifeways in the North, and enjoy winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear swap, dancing, evening films, speakers and more. Sam Cook, recently retired from decades as an outdoor writer at the Duluth News Tribune, will give the Featured Presentation “Why We Couldn't Move Back to Kansas” on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., and teach a short writing workshop “Tell Me a Story” on Nov. 16. North House Folk School. 218-387-9762
Nov. 17 - Dec. 26, Duluth
Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"
See Bayfront Festival Park on the shores of Lake Superior transformed into America's largest free walk through light show! Visitors will be amazed at the magical atmosphere of lights and holiday music floating through the air. The majestic Bentleyville Castle greets visitors as they arrive. Some of the displays that can be seen are Dinosaur Land, Rudolph’s Camp Grounds, "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends," "Sesame Street," "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" and the Island of Misfit Toys. One of the main attractions is the animated 12-story (128 foot) steel Christmas tree and ball which is covered with over 150,000 sparkling LED lights. The tree rises to more than twice the height of New York City’s famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Admission is free, however, new unwrapped toys or nonperishable food donations are encouraged. Bayfront Festival Park. 218-740-3535
Nov. 23, Grand Marais
Oh Ole Night Parade & Fireworks
It's a festive Scandinavian time of year. Head to downtown Grand Marais for the Community Christmas Parade centered on the theme of "Oh Ole Night" celebrating the area's Scandinavian heritage. After the parade, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, carols and fireworks at in Harbor Park. Take time to stop by Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply for Photos with Santa & His Sled Dogs! 218-387-2524; 218-387-3136
Nov. 24, Ely
Small Town Christmas & Ely's Holiday Parade
Enjoy the warmth of a small town Christmas celebration. Find the perfect holiday gifts at local merchants, and after a fun day of shopping gather for the Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. followed by the City Tree Lighting ceremony and festivities in Whiteside Park including visits with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. And on Nov. 23 & 24, stop at Miners Dry for the Holiday Fantasy Arts & Crafts Fair. 218-365-6123; 218-365-2841
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