The Free Press
Mon, May 12 2008
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Thursday
Eddice B. Barber Visiting Writer Residency — 9 a.m. writing workshop, Centennial Student Union room 202; 7:30 p.m. reading, CSU room 253. Featuring fiction writer Tom Franklin.
Cookie Creations — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Best Western Hotel, 1111 Range St., North Mankato. A Girl Scout culinary event featuring live entertainment and a silent auction. $20 adults and $5 children.
“How I Learned to Drive” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Minnesota State University. $9 adults, $8 seniors, and $7 MSU students.
Spring Luncheon Lecture Series — Noon, Waseca County Historical Society. Featuring Peggy Korsmo Kennon. (507) 835-7700.
Music
McGoff’s — Open mic
Rumors Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Wine Cafe — Karaoke
Friday
Eddice B. Barber Visiting Writer Residency — 9 a.m. writing workshop, Centennial Student Union room 202. Featuring fiction writer Tom Franklin.
“How I Learned to Drive” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Minnesota State University. $9 adults, $8 seniors, and $7 MSU students.
“Shaping Minnesota’s Identity” Book Signing — 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mankato.
The Lonely Pines Concert Series — 8 p.m., Eagles Club, 708 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato. Featuring Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain. $16 adults and $8 teens. 1(800) 635-3037.
Recital of Music for Soprano, Trumpet, and Piano — 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. State, New Ulm. Featuring Martin Luther College music instructors Bethel Balge, Kathy Wurster, and Brent Nolte.
Music
American Legion — Karaoke
Bandana Brewery — Karaoke
Buster’s — IV Play
Chevy’s — Karaoke
Coffee Hag — Open stage
Contessa — Ben Marti
LeMay’s, Lake Crystal — 69 Cents
Mac’s — DJ/Karaoke
Midtown Tavern — Schmoe Joes with Depot Creek
Morson-Ario — Paul Durenberger
Pub 500 — Dave Lambert
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Sugar Room — Iron Lotus Band
Thunder Bar, Good Thunder — Karaoke
Wine Cafe — Chance
Saturday
Kathryn Adams Film Festival — 1 p.m., Blue Earth County Library, 100 E. Main St., Mankato. Featuring viewing of “Love, Honor and Oh Baby!,” a question and answer session, and opportunities to meet the actress.
Bernice Jones Piano Festival — All-day, Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter.
“How I Learned to Drive” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Minnesota State University. $9 adults, $8 seniors, and $7 MSU students.
Bethany Concert Band and the Jazz Band Homecoming Concert — 4 p.m., Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato.
Africa Night — 6:30 p.m., Centennial Student Union Ballroom.
Brian Wicklund & Fiddlepals — 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of St. Peter. $12 adults, $10 AC members, and $6 students. 931-3630.
Music
American Legion — Karaoke
Bandana Brewery — Karaoke
Boxcar Bar, Waseca — IV Play
Buster’s — Damon Dotson
Chevy’s — Karaoke
Circle Inn — Karaoke
Coffee Hag — Bruce Davis
Contessa — Charmin Michelle and Jim Whitman
Flame Bar & Grill — Karaoke
Jamie’s Pub, Pemberton — Bad Habits
Mac’s — DJ/Karaoke
Midtown Tavern — Rocket Dogs
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Sugar Room — Johnny B. Sanders
Wine Cafe — Minnesota Barking Ducks
Sunday
Festival Honors Recital — 2 p.m., Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter.
“How I Learned to Drive” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Minnesota State University. $9 adults, $8 seniors, and $7 MSU students.
Mankato Children’s Chorus Melodia and Concert Choirs Sendoff Concert — 4:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 720 S. Second St., Mankato.
Music
Pub 500 —
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Monday
Music
Boomtown — Karaoke
Rumors Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Tuesday
McMahon Hill BookTalks — 6 p.m., Silber Hall, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College. Featuring author Faith Sullivan.
Music
Bandana Brewery — Karaoke
Rumors Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Wednesday
Music
Bandana Brewery — Karaoke
Boomtown — Karaoke
Midtown Tavern — Karaoke
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke
Sugar Room — Open Mic Night
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