BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T204500 DTSTAMP:20250425T160108Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/chatfield-brass-and-woodwind-ban d-rehearsal/ SUMMARY:Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Evening\n\nThe Chatfield Brass Band invites you to participate in weekly rehearsals for their summer concert series.  The repertoire includes marches\, musicals\, pop\, classical\, and many other styles. We welcome new members at any time.  No auditions.\n\nSee our we bsite for more information! | chatfieldband.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/CBB-preston-wwc-e1737419926112.png?fit=748%2C478&ssl=1 LOCATION:Chatfield Elementary School\, 11555 Hillside Drive\, Chatfield\, MN\, 55923\, United States GEO:43.846148;-92.164982 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 11555 Hillside Drive\, Cha tfield\, MN\, 55923\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Chatfield E lementary School:geo:43.846148,-92.164982 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20250404T151735Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/board-games-at-the-library/ SUMMARY:Board Games At the Library DESCRIPTION:Love to play games\, but don’t have anyone to play with? Join us for Board Games at the Library! We meet on the third Thursday of every month\, and there’s no need to register. Just come when you can. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/scrabble.jpg?fit=1912%2C1206&ssl=1 LOCATION:Preston Public Library\, 101 St. Paul Street NW\, Preston\, MN\, 55965\, United States GEO:43.670138;-92.083604 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 101 St. Paul Street NW\, P reston\, MN\, 55965\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Preston Pub lic Library:geo:43.670138,-92.083604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250427 DTSTAMP:20250425T141017Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/get-squirrely-with-surly-2/ SUMMARY:Get Squirrely with Surly DESCRIPTION:Restless\, erratic and excitable are descriptions of what it me ans to be “squirrely”…and they’re common traits found in both squi rrels and Midwesterners as we exit our nests in spring\; ever eager to tak e advantage of what we’ve been unable to partake in during idle colder m onths. In this case it’s sharing great beer\, good company and the share d culture of Surly Brewing and the community of Lanesboro\, Minnesota!\n\n Join Surly and participating Lanesboro businesses for our 8th Annual Squir rely with Surly Pub Crawl!\n\nThe 8th Annual Squirrelly with Surly Pub Cra wl is coming to Lanesboro! Enjoy tap takeovers\, unique beers\, samples\, raffles\, live music\, a scavenger hunt and more all over town! This is ou r most popular event in SE Minnesota and we look forward to seeing you out there every year.\n\nPARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: High Court Pub\, Root River Saloon\, Juniper’s Restaurant\, Pedal Pushers Cafe\, American Legion\, Root River 102 and Granny’s Liquor\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n Friday\, April 25th – Surly Takes Over! Join us at local participating establishments as Sur ly beers get tapped and ready to preview.\n Saturday\, April 26th – Squ irrely with Surly Pub Crawl\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/cropped-DSC00778-e1739578552216.jpg?fit=553%2C359&ssl=1 LOCATION:Multiple Locations Around Lanesboro Minnesota\, 109 Parkway Ave N\ , Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.721435;-91.977292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=109 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Multiple Locati ons Around Lanesboro Minnesota:geo:43.721435,-91.977292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T203000 DTSTAMP:20250424T205502Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/all-about-henrik-ibsen/ SUMMARY:All About Henrik Ibsen DESCRIPTION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway lodge invites you to our May program\, “All About Henrik Ibsen.”  Hear from local experts on the Norwegian playwright and father of modern drama.  Treats and coffee provided.  Fre e and open to the public.  ADA accessible building and restroom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/Ibsen-e1738286418666.jpeg?fit=991%2C638&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000 DTSTAMP:20250425T154537Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/spring-boutique-and-business-cra wl/ SUMMARY:Spring Boutique and Business Crawl DESCRIPTION:The Spring Boutique &\; Business Crawl features Lanesboro’ s finest retail shopping and dining with special deals\, prize drawings an d more.\n\nSamples\, Prizes\, and Sales Galore\n\nVisit participating busi nesses to pick up a bingo card and explore for deals\, samples and more. C ross out each business you visit on Saturday\, May 10th from 12-4 pm!  Ge t a bingo vertically\, horizontally\, diagonally\, or black out\, then ret urn your card to Stone Mill Clothing and Gifts by 4 pm to enter for prizes . No purchase necessary.  Continue to shop\, dine and explore all day in downtown Lanesboro! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/Spring_BandB_Crawl_Logo_Design-1-e1739578817837.png?fit= 500%2C323&ssl=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T170000 DTSTAMP:20250508T200611Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/preston-historical-society-spagh etti-dinner/ SUMMARY:Preston Historical Society Spaghetti Dinner DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Preston Historical Society’s spaghetti dinner on Thurs.\, May 15\, from 5pm-gone at the Preston United Methodist Church. Come and kick off Trout Days weekend and celebrate the start of c onstruction on the new Preston Depot Museum &\; Riverfront Center.  Th e meal is prepared by Preston Foods and includes spaghetti\, salad\, bread \, cookie\, coffee and water.  Take-outs and gluten-free spaghetti availa ble.  Free-will donation.\n\nRaffle tickets will be for sale as well as i nformation on our brick campaign will be available.  Enter and park behin d the church. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/spagetti.jpg?fit=857%2C550&ssl=1 LOCATION:Preston United Methodist Church\, 212 St Anthony St North\, Presto n\, WI\, 53934\, United States GEO:43.827048;-88.244151 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=212 St Anthony St North\, P reston\, WI\, 53934\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Preston Uni ted Methodist Church:geo:43.827048,-88.244151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20250512T024400Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/southeast-minnesota-bluegrass-as sociation-may-festival/ SUMMARY:Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association May Festival DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 33rd year for this four-day festival!\n\n\nCome hear: The Finley River Boys • The Dalton Harper Band • Roe Family Ban d • Mark Hembree Band • Cedar Valley\, and Singleton Street!\n\nMainst age performances are on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 6:30\, and Saturday afternoon\, 1:00-4:45. It’s a family affair\, with tickets ava ilable at the gate.\n\nIn addition to performances\, enjoy:\n\n Wednesday workshop 9 AM – 4 PM (free with SEMBA wristband)\n Saturday morning wo rkshop\n Bring your instruments. There is plenty of jamming throughout th e campground.\n\nThe Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association (SEMBA)\, a non-profit organization\, has been promoting the cultural heritage of tra ditional country and bluegrass music since 1998\, Two SEMBA Bluegrass Fest ivals are organized annually at Cushon’s Peak Campground in Houston\, Mi nnesota.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/05/bluegrass-fest.jpg?fit=1585%2C1022&ssl=1 LOCATION:Cushon's Peak Campground\, 18696 State Highway 16\, Houston\, MN\, United States GEO:43.776578;-91.626995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=18696 State Highway 16\, Ho uston\, MN\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cushon's Peak Campgr ound:geo:43.776578,-91.626995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T220000 DTSTAMP:20250516T202654Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/bluff-country-gathering-saturday -night-dance/ SUMMARY:Bluff Country Gathering | Saturday Night Dance DESCRIPTION:Old time music played by nationally known Bluff Country Gatheri ng guest staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/05/bluff-co-dance.jpg?fit=597%2C385&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Community Center\, 502 Parkway Avenue South\, Lanesboro\ , MN\, United States GEO:43.716118;-91.976559 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=502 Parkway Avenue South\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesboro Commun ity Center:geo:43.716118,-91.976559 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20250425T153239Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/rhubarb-festival/ SUMMARY:Rhubarb Festival DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite in Lanesboro – th e Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota – recognized by the Minnesota State Legis lature by proclamation in 2008.\n\nThe festival centers in Sylvan Park\, i n downtown Lanesboro. Enjoy free rhubarb games and contests\, including ta sting of a wide variety of delicious rhubarb treats. Vote for your favorit e! Great prizes for all events.\n\nOther free entertainment includes a rhu barb fashion show (you can be in it)\, an educational zoo\, a story tree\, photos in a rhubarb cutout\, and Rhub-Art opportunities.\n\nMusic fills t he park the entire day\, so bring your lawn chair and enjoy it all!\n\nFor more information click here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/rubarb.jpg?fit=1164%2C778&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro's Sylvan Park\, 202 Parkway Ave S\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 559 49\, United States GEO:43.718893;-91.976531 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=202 Parkway Ave S\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesboro's Syl van Park:geo:43.718893,-91.976531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T193000 DTSTAMP:20250515T130315Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/la-crescent-live-breanna-rae-ban d/ SUMMARY:La Crescent Live! | Breanna Rae Band DESCRIPTION:Breanna Rae Band June 11th! \n\nJoin us for a free\, family fri endly outdoor concert presented by the Lions Club of La Crescent and La Cr escent Live at 5:30 in the park at 322 S . 1st St. La Crescent! Food and b everage available for purchase! Find out more at www.lacrescentlive.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/05/BriannaRae.poster-e1747313677488.jpg?fit=861%2C540&ssl=1 LOCATION:City-owned green space behind the La Crescent Public Library\, 32 2 South 1st Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States GEO:43.828414;-91.305057 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 322 South 1st Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=City-owne d green space behind the La Crescent Public Library:geo:43.828414,-91.3050 57 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T170000 DTSTAMP:20250609T181859Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/art-in-the-park-2025/ SUMMARY:Art in the Park 2025 DESCRIPTION:Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 44th annual Art in the P ark fine art festival on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\, in Lanesboro’s Sylv an Park with 90-plus fine art and craft booths and live music.\n\nRenowned for quality\, variety and value\, Art in the Park is a family-friendly ar t fair that attracts thousands of regional patrons to Sylvan Park each yea r.\n\nThe focal point of Art in the Park is of course the art! Fine art an d fine craft artist booths encircle Sylvan Park underneath canopies of sha de\, featuring a wide variety of artist-made work by over 90 artists from the tri-state region. There will be paintings\, photography\, fine jewelry \, textile rugs and quilts\, hand-thrown ceramics\, stained glass\, origin al paintings\, blown and fused glass sculptures\, artworks utilizing recla imed wood\, stoneware\, clay pottery\, metalwork\, woven baskets\, homemad e embroidery\, and more.\n\nAttendees will enjoy delicious and locally pre pared foods at booths hosted by volunteers from local organizations. Avail able food options in 2025 are tacos (Taqueria El Sueño)\, home grown / lo cally sourced / foraged ingredients (Heimstead\, a new food truck based ou t of Rochester)\, brats and hot dogs (Lanesboro High School Sophomore and Junior TexMex Fundraiser)\, and more. The Farmers Market is also offering fresh food and healthy snack stands. There will also be a dessert options featuring home-made baked goods.\n\nBeverages will be available from Locat ion Lanesboro Podcast (ice-cold pop\, lemonade\, and water). Craft beer wi ll be provided by Kinney Creek Brewery of Rochester\, KARST Brewing of Fou ntain\, and Lanesboro’s very own Sylvan Brewing.\n\nIn honor of Father ’s Day weekend and to promote artistic creativity\, Lanesboro Arts will host an art activity booth for kids and families of all ages with all supp lies provided. A henna artist and face painter will also have their own bo oth set-up.\n\nThroughout the festival\, live music in the Sylvan Park Gaz ebo will add joyful ambiance. This year’s live music line up features Th e Rutabaga Brothers\, Marques Morel\, Molly Brandt\, and Driftless Jazz!\n \nSylvan Park contains a brand-new playground as well\, and ponds on the n orth side of the park are known for good fishing. Admission is free. Acces sible parking is available at Sylvan Park. Socialized dogs on leashes are permitted.\n\nFor more information call 507-467-2446 or visit www.lanesbor oarts.org/aip. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/AIP_Mobile1.jpg?fit=1604%2C751&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro's Sylvan Park\, 202 Parkway Ave S\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 559 49\, United States GEO:43.718893;-91.976531 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=202 Parkway Ave S\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesboro's Syl van Park:geo:43.718893,-91.976531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T203000 DTSTAMP:20250609T190225Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/la-crescent-live-dan-mary-sebran ek-with-wayne-beezley/ SUMMARY:La Crescent Live | Dan &\; Mary Sebranek with Wayne Beezley DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free family friendly outdoor concert on Wednesday June 25th at 5:30 pm. \n\nThe La Crescent Lions and La Crescent Live pres ent Dan and Mary Sebranek along with Wayne Beezley for a night of blue gra ss\, rock and roll\, mandolin and acoustic guitar music along with a LOT o f fun! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.\n\nVisit www.lacres centlive.org for more information and for a complete summer line up. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/DanSebranek.photo_.jpeg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1 LOCATION:La Crescent Live Park\, 332 S 1st Street\, La Crescent \, MN\, 559 47\, United States GEO:43.828363;-91.305442 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=332 S 1st Street\, La Cresc ent \, MN\, 55947\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=La Crescent L ive Park:geo:43.828363,-91.305442 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T203000 DTSTAMP:20250623T005024Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/sod-house-theater-presents-five- more-minutes/ SUMMARY:Sod House Theater Presents “Five More Minutes” DESCRIPTION:A whimsical\, compassionate hour-long piece about the impact of dementia\, with post-performance conversation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/5MM-Image.jpg?fit=705%2C470&ssl=1 LOCATION:St. Mane Theatre\, 206 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 559 49\, United States GEO:43.72265;-91.976612 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=206 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St. Mane Theatre:geo:43.72265,-91.976612 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20250609T182624Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/meadowfest/ SUMMARY:Meadowfest DESCRIPTION:Meet new friends and visit with neighbors at Seven Bridges Pott ery’s Annual Meadowfest in beautiful Chisholm Valley! \n\nSaturday\, Jun e 28 from 10 AM - 5 PM &\; Sunday\, June 29 from 10 AM - 4 PM.\n\nVisit Mary Denzer’s studio with handmade stoneware pottery + Steve Scheu’s hand blown glass\, Darrell Himlie’s stained glass\, Anna Loney’s metal smithing/jewelry\, Katie Wiste’s goat cheese\, Twyla Thorson’s fiber a rt works\, Nadine Wise’s honey\, and Margarita’s knits.\n\nThe day inc ludes FREE homemade wood fired pizza and local musicians. As always it’s a family day. Come rain or shine.\n\nSeven Bridges Pottery’s is located in Chisholm Valley in Southeastern Minnesota. Chisholm Valley is a narrow valley typical of this Driftless part of the state. The valley road runs along a spring fed creek\, Daley Creek\, on which there was once a mill. S even Bridges Pottery’s is is the last “place” on the road coming fro m Highway 16. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/IMG_3301.jpeg?fit=1885%2C1414&ssl=1 LOCATION:Seven Bridges Pottery\, 7246 Chisholm Rd\, Houston\, MN\, 55943\, United States GEO:43.741726;-91.698506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7246 Chisholm Rd\, Houston\ , MN\, 55943\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Seven Bridges Pott ery:geo:43.741726,-91.698506 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T235900 DTSTAMP:20250622T235351Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/independence-day-the-harmony-way / SUMMARY:Independence Day the Harmony Way DESCRIPTION:Music\, food\, fun\, and fireworks at Harmony's four-day celebr ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/July-4th-Header-e1750633264483.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1 LOCATION:Selvig Park and throughout Harmony\, Main Street South \, Harmony\ , MN\, 55939\, United States GEO:43.555181;-92.005284 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Street South \, Harmon y\, MN\, 55939\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Selvig Park and throughout Harmony:geo:43.555181,-92.005284 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTSTAMP:20250622T235317Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/independence-day-the-harmony-way -2/ SUMMARY:Independence Day the Harmony Way DESCRIPTION:Music\, food\, fun\, and fireworks at Harmony's four-day celebr ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/July-4th-Header-e1750633264483.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1 LOCATION:Selvig Park and throughout Harmony\, Main Street South \, Harmony\ , MN\, 55939\, United States GEO:43.555181;-92.005284 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Street South \, Harmon y\, MN\, 55939\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Selvig Park and throughout Harmony:geo:43.555181,-92.005284 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTSTAMP:20250622T235236Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/independence-day-the-harmony-way -3/ SUMMARY:Independence Day the Harmony Way DESCRIPTION:Music\, food\, fun\, and fireworks at Harmony's four-day celebr ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/July-4th-Header-e1750633264483.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1 LOCATION:Downtown and throughout Harmony\, 40 1st Ave NW \, Harmony\, MN\, 55939\, United States GEO:43.554756;-92.01082 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 1st Ave NW \, Harmony\, MN\, 55939\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Downtown and through out Harmony:geo:43.554756,-92.01082 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20250622T235506Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/independence-day-the-harmony-way -4/ SUMMARY:Independence Day the Harmony Way DESCRIPTION:Music\, food\, fun\, and fireworks at Harmony's four-day celebr ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/July-4th-Header-e1750633264483.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1 LOCATION:Outdoor basketball court next to Fillmore Central High School Foot ball Field and throughout Harmony\, 145 Main Ave South\, Harmony\, MN\, 55 939\, United States GEO:43.552918;-92.010852 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=145 Main Ave South\, Harmon y\, MN\, 55939\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outdoor basketba ll court next to Fillmore Central High School Football Field and throughou t Harmony:geo:43.552918,-92.010852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:240@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20250623T011320Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/amanda-grace/ SUMMARY:Amanda Grace DESCRIPTION:Singer songwriter Amanda Grace and her full band perform at Lew iston's outdoor Crossings Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/PhotobyJanelleKiefferPhotography.jpeg?fit=2500%2C1666&ss l=1 LOCATION:Crossings Center\, 170 South Fremont Street\, Lewiston\, MN\, 5595 2\, United States GEO:43.981025;-91.866602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=170 South Fremont Street\, Lewiston\, MN\, 55952\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Crossings Center:geo:43.981025,-91.866602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T203000 DTSTAMP:20250709T180933Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/la-crescent-live-bt-band/ SUMMARY:La Crescent Live - BT Band DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Live presents a free family friendly outdoor concer t on Wednesday July 9th at 5:30pm. BT Band is a country and rock cover ban d that is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing all night! Food and d rinks will be available for purchase.\n\nVisit lacrescentlive.org for more details. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/IMG_5821.jpeg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1 LOCATION:La Crescent Live Park\, 332 S 1st Street\, La Crescent \, MN\, 559 47\, United States GEO:43.828363;-91.305442 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=332 S 1st Street\, La Cresc ent \, MN\, 55947\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=La Crescent L ive Park:geo:43.828363,-91.305442 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20250709T181010Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/norwegian-movie-night/ SUMMARY:Norwegian Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Lanesboro’s Sons of Norway invites you to our annual Norwegia n Movie Night!  Come to enjoy a Norwegian film with popcorn and pop.  Fr ee and open to the public. ADA accessible building and restroom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/popcorn.jpg?fit=460%2C290&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T193000 DTSTAMP:20250512T035153Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/rhythms-on-the-root-saltydog/ SUMMARY:Rhythms on the Root | Saltydog DESCRIPTION:Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present Saltydog as the sole 20 25 Rhythms on the Root concert on Saturday\, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Ga teway Park.\n\nSaltydog is a funk jam improvisational exploration that tak es the audience &\; band on a journey through their playfully crafted f olk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads\ , The Band\, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyon e in between.\n\nThe band was spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice cover ed stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic co wboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund\, Lefty Johnson\, Gavin St. Cla ir\, and Sam Deters.\n\nThe band’s genuine kindness\, passion\, enthusia sm and joy for their craft is apparent\, enchanting &\; makes for an ad ditive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped in spring 2024\, the band released their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original\, funky\, and unpredictable in a delightful\, sou lful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show.\n\nRhythm s on the Root activates the vibrant asset of Gateway Park as a place for t he Lanesboro community and visitors to gather and celebrate with live musi c.\n\nTickets are $20 General Admission for individuals age 13+ and $15 L anesboro Arts Members (free for ages 12 and under\, but ticket still requi red). Seating will be first come\, first served general admission. Bring y our own lawn chair or blanket to sit on in the park! In the event of rain the concert will be held at the St. Mane Theatre.\n\nThe Rhythms on the Ro ot series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the a rts and cultural heritage fund. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/05/Saltydog.jpeg?fit=1687%2C1105&ssl=1 LOCATION:Gateway Park\, Elmwood Street West\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, Unit ed States GEO:43.720921;-91.97863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Elmwood Street West\, Lanes boro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gateway Park: geo:43.720921,-91.97863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:246@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T193000 DTSTAMP:20250712T144020Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/la-crescent-live-tom-conrad/ SUMMARY:La Crescent Live - Tom Conrad DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Live! events include music\, food and beverage vend ors\, and a variety of family games ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/IMG_5835.jpeg?fit=1682%2C880&ssl=1 LOCATION:Green space at La Crescent Public library\, 322 South 1st Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States GEO:43.828414;-91.305057 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=322 South 1st Street\, La C rescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Green spac e at La Crescent Public library:geo:43.828414,-91.305057 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000 DTSTAMP:20250716T191824Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/music-in-the-park-featuring-rave nsfire/ SUMMARY:Music in the Park featuring RavensFire DESCRIPTION:The RavensFire Band plays and sings their unique collection of originals and fun covers of many popular varieties of music\, including po p\, golden oldies\, soft rock\, traditional blues and jazz\, folk and worl d\, vintage country\, bluegrass\, Irish\, and more!\n\nFollowed by the Cha tfield Brass Band\, a community band based in Chatfield\, Minnesota that a ttracts adult musicians from throughout SE Minnesota. The band performs al l genres of standard concert band music\, borrowed from the immense collec tion of band literature in the Chatfield Music Lending Library.\n\nThe Gro ve Eats Food Truck will be on 4th street from 4:30-7:30pm.\n\nAnd don't fo rget the Growers and Makers Market is in the Park from 3:00-6:30pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/RavensFire.jpg?fit=1777%2C1117&ssl=1 LOCATION:Chatfield City Park\, 305 Main St S\, Chatfield\, MN\, 55923\, Uni ted States GEO:43.844203;-92.188627 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=305 Main St S\, Chatfield\, MN\, 55923\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Chatfield City Park :geo:43.844203,-92.188627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T190000 DTSTAMP:20250721T174447Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/summer-music-series-dennis-charn ecki-the-dc-drifters/ SUMMARY:Summer Music Series | Dennis Charnecki & the DC Drifters DESCRIPTION:ROCK AND ROLL performance you will never forget. Let's dance! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/pet-img_sms-dcdrifters-01-feat-e1753119734321.jpg?fit=80 0%2C400&ssl=1 LOCATION:Peterson's Historic Bandstand\, 118 Fillmore\, Peterson\, MN\, 559 62\, United States GEO:43.786079;-91.833914 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=118 Fillmore\, Peterson\, M N\, 55962\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Peterson's Historic B andstand:geo:43.786079,-91.833914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T113000 DTSTAMP:20250715T000032Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/whalan-good-ol-days-potluck-picn ic/ SUMMARY:Whalan Good Ol' Days Potluck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Come visit and meet friends and neighbors of our community\, pa st and present. Bring a dish to pass. Coffee\, water and lemonade served. The Whalan Museum will be open upstairs. We will provide paper plates and plastic utensils. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/Whalan-Museum-Photo-credit-Whalan-Museum-1.jpeg?fit=1000 %2C667&ssl=1 LOCATION:Whalan Town Hall\, 223 2nd Ave.\, Whalan\, MN\, 55949\, United Sta tes GEO:43.732774;-91.926926 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=223 2nd Ave.\, Whalan\, MN\ , 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Whalan Town Hall:geo:43 .732774,-91.926926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:269@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T144500 DTSTAMP:20250731T000828Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/lanesboro-museum-porch-talk-buff alo-bill-in-lanesboro-really/ SUMMARY:Lanesboro Museum Porch Talk: Buffalo Bill in Lanesboro--Really?" DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 2\, 2025 @ 2 p.m.\nSunday\, August 3\, Noon\n \n45 minutes.\n\nFree! (Museum donations welcome). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/P.69.55-e1753920457606.jpg?fit=578%2C289&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro History Museum\, 105 Parkway Ave. S.\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.720592;-91.977309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=105 Parkway Ave. S.\, Lanes boro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesboro His tory Museum:geo:43.720592,-91.977309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T210000 DTSTAMP:20250709T181042Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/raise-the-roost-summer-fundraise r/ SUMMARY:Raise the Roost International Owl Center Summer Fundraising Party DESCRIPTION:Have some fun and help us build a new gold-standard Owl Center facility ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/06/Raise-the-Roof.jpg?fit=1200%2C744&ssl=1 LOCATION:Houston Community Center\, 111 W Cedar Street\, Houston\, MN\, 559 43\, United States GEO:43.763452;-91.569901 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=111 W Cedar Street\, Housto n\, MN\, 55943\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Houston Communit y Center:geo:43.763452,-91.569901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:251@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T120000 DTSTAMP:20250722T032601Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/prairie-school-days/ SUMMARY:Prairie School Days DESCRIPTION:Students ages 6-12 are invited to learn in the Watson Schoolhou se at Fillmore County History Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.25.03-PM.png?fit=1532%2C918& ssl=1 LOCATION:Watson Schoolhouse at the Fillmore County History Center\, 202 Cou nty Road 8\, Fountain\, MN\, 55935\, United States GEO:43.738283;-92.13744 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=202 County Road 8\, Fountai n\, MN\, 55935\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Watson Schoolhou se at the Fillmore County History Center:geo:43.738283,-92.13744 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:277@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000 DTSTAMP:20250805T134339Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/artaria-string-quartet-with-dimi tri-murath-viola/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Artaria String Quartet with Dimitri Murath\, viola DESCRIPTION:This program is part of the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival\,  a nationally recognized summer music program for students aged 12-25. T he program is led by Artaria String Quartet of St. Paul\, MN\, with 2025 g uest artists Dimitri Murath\, Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Kim\, who teach\ , perform and lead master classes.\n\nThe program for this concert with th e Artaria String Quartet and Dimitri Murath is:\n\nMozart Quartet in dm\, K.421\nWijeratne "Pop Songs on Antique Poems"\nDvorak Quintet in E-flat\, Op.97\n\n \;\n\nPublic concerts during the 2025 Stringwood Chamber Fes tival:\n\nStringwood Festival Concerts\n\nAll performances\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lodge\, Lanesboro\, tickets available at the door.\n\n Tuesday \, Aug. 5\, Artaria String Quartet with Dimitri Murrath\, viola | featurin g music by Mozart\, Wigeratne and Dvořák\n Thursday\, Aug. 7\, Scholars hip Concert | featuring 2025 senior division young artists accompanied by John Jensen\, piano (proceeds from this concert support student scholars hips)\n Tuesday\, Aug. 12\, Boston Duo with John Jensen\, piano | featur ing music by Jessie Montgomery\, Kodaly and Brahms\n Thursday\, Aug. 14\, Artaria String Quartet with Nick Kitchen\, violin\, and Yeesun Kim\, Cell o | featuring music of Mendelssohn\, Childs and Brahms\n\nStringwood Youn g Artist Chamber Concerts\n\nFeaturing 2025 student musicians\, open to th e public free of charge.\n\n Friday\, Aug. 8\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lo dge\, Lanesboro\n Saturday\, Aug. 9\, 3 p.m.\, St. Wenceslaus Church\, Sp illville\, Iowa\n Friday\, Aug. 15\, 7 p.m.\, Elstad Church\, Lanesboro\n Saturday\, Aug. 16\, 2 p.m.\, 1st Congregational Church\, Winona\n\nStri ngwood Student Performances\n\nFeaturing 2025 Stringwood students\, free o f charge\n\n Saturday\, Aug. 9\, 10 a.m.–noon | Lanesboro Arts Gallery and Paddle On Coffee\, Lanesboro\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 8 a.m. | St. Mary ’s Catholic Church Service\, Chatfield\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 10 a.m. | B ethlehem Lutheran Church Service\, Lanesboro\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/Dimitri-Murrath-2-e1754399097321.jpg?fit=1867%2C934&ssl= 1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:294@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20250811 DTSTAMP:20250807T170403Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/chatfield-western-days/ SUMMARY:Chatfield Western Days DESCRIPTION:Chatfield Western Days is a town celebration that takes place t he 2nd full weekend in August every year. Come and enjoy!\n\nVisit Chatfie ld Western Days on Facebook.\n\nFor questions please contact Pam Bluhm at chatwesterndays@gmail.com or 507-867-3870.\n\n2025 Western Days Poster\n\n 2025 WD ember Poster- Saturday music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/unnamed-e1754585801346.jpg?fit=1933%2C967&ssl=1 LOCATION:Chatfield City Park & throughout Chatfield\, 300 Main Street\, Cha tfield\, MN\, 55923\, United States GEO:43.850107;-92.192137 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=300 Main Street\, Chatfield \, MN\, 55923\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Chatfield City Pa rk & throughout Chatfield:geo:43.850107,-92.192137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T193000 DTSTAMP:20250709T181059Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/sons-of-norway-community-potluck / SUMMARY:Sons of Norway Community Potluck DESCRIPTION:Lanesboro’s Sons of Norway invites you to our annual summer c ommunity potluck.  Bring a dish to share and dine with your neighbors in our historic hall.  Coloring for the kiddos.  Free and open to the publi c. Building is ADA accessible with ADA restroom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/04/cookies-e1738288298963.jpg?fit=857%2C545&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T211500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/lone-star-spirits/ SUMMARY:Lone Star Spirits DESCRIPTION:A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit\, she ends up st randed in a liquor store with her football hero ex\, a single mom desperat e for a girls' night out\, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who f ounded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns ta kes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometow ns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/LSS-LR-scaled-e1754658374424.jpeg?fit=1702%2C850&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:291@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T190000 DTSTAMP:20250806T145630Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-scholarship-concert/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Scholarship Concert DESCRIPTION:2025 senior division young artists accompanied by John Jensen\, piano ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/Stringwood-student-quartet-at-EBELC-2019-landscape-a8af9 7f01cf03aded0fcb4767e74fcae--e1754400487639.jpg?fit=815%2C408&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T214500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/the-angel-next-door/ SUMMARY:The Angel Next Door DESCRIPTION:Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948\, where playwrigh ts\, actors\, and a starstruck novelist gather to work on their next Broad way hit! (Nevermind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) You get to be a fly on the (thin) walls of this romantic romp that captures the sheer joy\ , sophistication\, and wit of classic screwball comedies. Paul Slade Smith (from last year's hit The Outsider) crafts "an elegant\, sweet-dry glass of champagne\, bubbling over with non-stop laughs\, merriment\, glamor\, a nd high-spirited hijinks." –Broadway World ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/54583891642_2d812ae431_c.jpg?fit=799%2C533&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20250527T143307Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/apple-blossom-bike-tour-2025-rid e-for-a-cause/ SUMMARY:Apple Blossom Bike Tour 2025 | Ride For A Cause! DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the best rides in South East Minnesota on Sa t. Aug. 9th in La Crescent\, MN!\n\nThe Rotary Club of La Crescent present s The 12th annual Apple Blossom Bike Tour! Proceeds benefit Rotary Polio P lus\, The Erin Dunlap Mathews Scholarship Fund and The Living for Liz Scho larship Fund. Six routes to choose for every skill level.\n\n5 mi Family R ide is Free! Watch for Early Bird and Team discounts. Lunch and music by T hompson Valley following your ride! Sign up today at www.appleblossomtour. org or on Facebook at Appleblossomtour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/05/ABBT.2025Poster.jpg?fit=1545%2C2000&ssl=1 LOCATION:Veterans Park\, Timm Ln\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States GEO:43.834558;-91.302245 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Timm Ln\, La Crescent\, MN\ , 55947\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Veterans Park:geo:43.83 4558,-91.302245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:284@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T104500 DTSTAMP:20250806T201310Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-student-concert-2/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Student Concert DESCRIPTION:Stringwood students step away from Eagle Bluff's campus to shar e their music with the community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-05-at-8.36.19-AM.png?fit=1326%2C840&s sl=1 LOCATION:Paddle On Coffee\, 115 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55 949\, United States GEO:43.721642;-91.977351 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 115 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Paddle On Coffee:geo:43.721642,-91.977351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20250806T201244Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-student-concert-at-la nesboro-arts-gallery/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Student Concert DESCRIPTION:Stringwood students step away from Eagle Bluff's campus to shar e their music with the community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/Stringwood-student-quartet-at-EBELC-2019.jpg?fit=1300%2C 723&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Arts Sales and Exhibition Gallery\, 103 Parkway Avenue N orth\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.721167;-91.977296 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=103 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Arts Sales and Exhibition Gallery:geo:43.721167,-91.977296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:332@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T154500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/the-angel-next-door-2/ SUMMARY:The Angel Next Door DESCRIPTION:Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948\, where playwrigh ts\, actors\, and a starstruck novelist gather to work on their next Broad way hit! (Nevermind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) You get to be a fly on the (thin) walls of this romantic romp that captures the sheer joy\ , sophistication\, and wit of classic screwball comedies. Paul Slade Smith (from last year's hit The Outsider) crafts "an elegant\, sweet-dry glass of champagne\, bubbling over with non-stop laughs\, merriment\, glamor\, a nd high-spirited hijinks." –Broadway World ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/54583891642_2d812ae431_c-1.jpg?fit=799%2C533&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T211500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/lone-star-spirits/ SUMMARY:Lone Star Spirits DESCRIPTION:A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit\, she ends up st randed in a liquor store with her football hero ex\, a single mom desperat e for a girls' night out\, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who f ounded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns ta kes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometow ns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/LSS-LR-scaled-e1754658374424.jpeg?fit=1702%2C850&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:276@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T140000 DTSTAMP:20250805T124711Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/river-cleanup/ SUMMARY:River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Prizes and giveaways for most unique items found and most amoun t bags filled. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/images.jpeg?fit=275%2C183&ssl=1 LOCATION:Meet at Root River Rod Company\, 116 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, M N\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.721742;-91.976704 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=116 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Meet at Root Ri ver Rod Company:geo:43.721742,-91.976704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000 DTSTAMP:20250806T142732Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-student-concert-3/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Student Concert DESCRIPTION:Stringwood students step away from Eagle Bluff's campus to shar e their music with the community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/Stringwood-students-EBELC-campus-e1753896433895.jpg?fit= 901%2C720&ssl=1 LOCATION:​St. Wenceslaus Church\, Spillville\, ​207 Church Street\, Spi llville\, IA\, 52168\, United States GEO:43.205864;-91.953931 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=​207 Church Street\, Spil lville\, IA\, 52168\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=​St. Wenc eslaus Church\, Spillville:geo:43.205864,-91.953931 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:285@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000 DTSTAMP:20250806T145825Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-student-performance/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Student Concert DESCRIPTION:Stringwood students step away from Eagle Bluff's campus to shar e their music with the community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/07/Stringwood-student-quartets-e1754489571940.jpg?fit=800%2 C498&ssl=1 LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church\, 200 Kenilworth Ave S. \, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719682;-91.975122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Kenilworth Ave S. \, L anesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bethlehem Lutheran Church:geo:43.719682,-91.975122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T151500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/lone-star-spirits-2/ SUMMARY:Lone Star Spirits DESCRIPTION:A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit\, she ends up st randed in a liquor store with her football hero ex\, a single mom desperat e for a girls' night out\, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who f ounded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns ta kes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometow ns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/LSS-LR-scaled-e1754658374424.jpeg?fit=1702%2C850&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T214500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/the-angel-next-door/ SUMMARY:The Angel Next Door DESCRIPTION:Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948\, where playwrigh ts\, actors\, and a starstruck novelist gather to work on their next Broad way hit! (Nevermind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) You get to be a fly on the (thin) walls of this romantic romp that captures the sheer joy\ , sophistication\, and wit of classic screwball comedies. Paul Slade Smith (from last year's hit The Outsider) crafts "an elegant\, sweet-dry glass of champagne\, bubbling over with non-stop laughs\, merriment\, glamor\, a nd high-spirited hijinks." –Broadway World ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/54583891642_2d812ae431_c.jpg?fit=799%2C533&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:279@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T203000 DTSTAMP:20250806T200247Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/stringwood-boston-duo-with-john- jensen-piano/ SUMMARY:Stringwood Festival Concert | Boston Duo with John Jensen\, piano DESCRIPTION:The program for this concert with the Boston Duo with John Jens en\, piano\, features music by Jessie Montgomery\, Kodaly and Brahms. Tick ets are available at the door.\n\nThis program is part of the Stringwood C hamber Music Festival\,  a nationally recognized summer music program for students aged 12-25. The program is led by Artaria String Quartet of St. Paul\, MN\, with 2025 guest artists Dimitri Murath\, Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Kim\, who teach\, perform and lead master classes.\n\n \;\n\nPu blic concerts during the 2025 Stringwood Chamber Festival:\n\nStringwood F estival Concerts\n\nAll performances\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lodge\, Lan esboro\, tickets available at the door.\n\n Tuesday\, Aug. 5\, Artaria St ring Quartet with Dimitri Murrath\, viola | featuring music by Mozart\, Wi geratne and Dvořák\n Thursday\, Aug. 7\, Scholarship Concert | featuri ng 2025 senior division young artists accompanied by John Jensen\, piano  (proceeds from this concert support student scholarships)\n Tuesday\, Aug . 12\, Boston Duo with John Jensen\, piano | featuring music by Jessie Mo ntgomery\, Kodaly and Brahms\n Thursday\, Aug. 14\, Artaria String Quarte t with Nick Kitchen\, violin\, and Yeesun Kim\, Cello | featuring music o f Mendelssohn\, Childs and Brahms\n\nStringwood Young Artist Chamber Conce rts\n\nFeaturing 2025 student musicians\, open to the public free of charg e.\n\n Friday\, Aug. 8\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lodge\, Lanesboro\n Sat urday\, Aug. 9\, 3 p.m.\, St. Wenceslaus Church\, Spillville\, Iowa\n Fri day\, Aug. 15\, 7 p.m.\, Elstad Church\, Lanesboro\n Saturday\, Aug. 16\, 2 p.m.\, 1st Congregational Church\, Winona\n\nStringwood Student Perform ances\n\nFeaturing 2025 Stringwood students\, free of charge\n\n Saturday \, Aug. 9\, 10 a.m.–noon | Lanesboro Arts Gallery and Paddle On Coffee\, Lanesboro\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 8 a.m. | St. Mary’s Catholic Church Ser vice\, Chatfield\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 10 a.m. | Bethlehem Lutheran Church Service\, Lanesboro\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/violin-e1754401273234.jpg?fit=1083%2C483&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000 DTSTAMP:20250806T202912Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/hardwood-direct-seeding-forestry -tour-25-years-since-the-beginning-in-minnesota/ SUMMARY:Hardwood Direct Seeding Forestry Tour | 25 Years Since the Beginnin g in Minnesota DESCRIPTION:See the results of direct seeding on southeast Minnesota land ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/0133_figure6-e1754512115768.webp?fit=834%2C417&ssl=1 LOCATION:Smiley Bauer's land\, 10250 Frank Road\, Caledonia\, MN\, 55921\, United States GEO:43.702095;-91.487359 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10250 Frank Road\, Caledoni a\, MN\, 55921\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Smiley Bauer's l and:geo:43.702095,-91.487359 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:273@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20250802T133753Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/commemorate-the-bicentennial-of- norwegian-migration-to-america/ SUMMARY:Commemorate the Bicentennial of Norwegian Migration to America DESCRIPTION:Dr. Moe will first overview the remarkably rich history of our migration during two centuries\, giving special attention to the reasons  so many Norwegians left their beautiful homeland for America\, and then pr esent and discuss a fascinating range of perspectives on our continuing ef forts to preserve and appreciate Norwegian culture here in the U.S.\n\nThi s special presentation is hosted by Kristiania Sons of Norway Lodge in Roc hester\, MN. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/sylvsmidja-crossings200-restauration-scaled-e17541418641 30.jpg?fit=2048%2C1024&ssl=1 LOCATION:Our Savior's Lutheran Church\, 2124 Viola Road NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55906\, United States GEO:44.0449;-92.432951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2124 Viola Road NW\, Roches ter\, MN\, 55906\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our Savior's L utheran Church:geo:44.0449,-92.432951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000 DTSTAMP:20250806T145330Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/12493/ SUMMARY:Stringwood | Artaria String Quartet with Nick Kitchen\, violin\, an d Yeesun Kim\, cello DESCRIPTION:The program for this concert with Artaria String Quartet\, Nick Kitchen\, violin\, and Yeesun Kim\, cello\, features music of Mendelssohn \, Childs and Brahms.\n\nThis program is part of the Stringwood Chamber Mu sic Festival\,  a nationally recognized summer music program for students aged 12-25. The program is led by Artaria String Quartet of St. Paul\, MN \, with 2025 guest artists Dimitri Murath\, Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Ki m\, who teach\, perform and lead master classes.\n\n \;\n\nPublic conc erts during the 2025 Stringwood Chamber Festival:\n\nStringwood Festival C oncerts\n\nAll performances\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lodge\, Lanesboro\, tickets available at the door.\n\n Tuesday\, Aug. 5\, Artaria String Quar tet with Dimitri Murrath\, viola | featuring music by Mozart\, Wigeratne a nd Dvořák\n Thursday\, Aug. 7\, Scholarship Concert | featuring 2025 s enior division young artists accompanied by John Jensen\, piano (proceeds from this concert support student scholarships)\n Tuesday\, Aug. 12\, Bo ston Duo with John Jensen\, piano | featuring music by Jessie Montgomery\ , Kodaly and Brahms\n Thursday\, Aug. 14\, Artaria String Quartet with Ni ck Kitchen\, violin\, and Yeesun Kim\, Cello | featuring music of Mendels sohn\, Childs and Brahms\n\nStringwood Young Artist Chamber Concerts\n\nFe aturing 2025 student musicians\, open to the public free of charge.\n\n F riday\, Aug. 8\, 7 p.m.\, Sons of Norway Lodge\, Lanesboro\n Saturday\, A ug. 9\, 3 p.m.\, St. Wenceslaus Church\, Spillville\, Iowa\n Friday\, Aug . 15\, 7 p.m.\, Elstad Church\, Lanesboro\n Saturday\, Aug. 16\, 2 p.m.\, 1st Congregational Church\, Winona\n\nStringwood Student Performances\n\n Featuring 2025 Stringwood students\, free of charge\n\n Saturday\, Aug. 9 \, 10 a.m.–noon | Lanesboro Arts Gallery and Paddle On Coffee\, Lanesbor o\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 8 a.m. | St. Mary’s Catholic Church Service\, Ch atfield\n Sunday\, Aug. 10\, 10 a.m. | Bethlehem Lutheran Church Service\ , Lanesboro\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/Artaria-e1754401848417.jpg?fit=525%2C262&ssl=1 LOCATION:Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall\, 200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesbo ro\, MN\, 55949\, United States GEO:43.719626;-91.976118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Parkway Avenue North\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lanesbor o Sons of Norway Hall:geo:43.719626,-91.976118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:315@rootrivercurrent.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T211500 DTSTAMP:20260312T021831Z URL:https://rootrivercurrent.org/calendar/lone-star-spirits/ SUMMARY:Lone Star Spirits DESCRIPTION:A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit\, she ends up st randed in a liquor store with her football hero ex\, a single mom desperat e for a girls' night out\, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who f ounded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns ta kes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometow ns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/rootrivercurrent.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2025/08/LSS-LR-scaled-e1754658374424.jpeg?fit=1702%2C850&ssl=1 LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN \, 55949\, United States GEO:43.722697;-91.976647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesbo ro\, MN \, 55949\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Commonweal The atre Company:geo:43.722697,-91.976647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR