Special Events
AITKIN
Friday nights at the Beanery Cafe
Roy Allen, 8-10 p.m., Friday, the Beanery Cafe.
http://www.aitkinbeanery.com/home or by calling the Beanery Cafe 218-927-7811.
Art events
Kaleidoscope, first Saturday of the month for ages 8 and up at 10 a.m., Jaques Art Center; Art classes, first Wednesday of the month, 1-4 p.m. More information or to register call the center at (218) 927-2363 or email at info@jaquesart.com.
BACKUS
Live music comedy
Live Musical Comedy with Usual Suspects Theater Company with “Istanbul” and “Don’t Fence Me In,” 5:45 p.m. Saturday, American Legion; free.
BRAINERD
Cultural Thursday
Cultural Thursday, noon Thursday Dec. 6, Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College; international students speaking. Free.
Creative Writing Boot Camp
The Crossing Arts Alliance presents “Creative Writing Boot Camp,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 12, 2013, Franklin Arts Center. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15 and includes all day workshop, lunch and beverages. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.bluecottageagency.com or call Krista at 828-4717.
LITTLE FALLS
‘Joyeux Noel’
“Joyeux Noel,” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site; event is through the Lindbergh Historic Site Film series.
Poet event
Poet Susan Sink of “Habits” to appear, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Good Book and Gifts.
Lone Eagle exhibit
Lone Eagle exhibit at the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site.
Singing opportunities
The St. Francis Community Chorale meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Sestri, a Women’s Slavic Choir, meets at 7 p.m. Sundays; Brothers in Harmony, a men’s singing group open to teen-aged and adult men will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays; For more information, call the St. Francis Music Center at (320)632-0637.
PEQUOT LAKES
Auditions planned
Auditions for Pequot Lakes Community Theater’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 or Dec. 18, Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Questions contact Kate at kmdavis@tds.net or 218-838-3988. For more information on the production call Pequot Lakes Community Education at 218-568-9200.
STAPLES
Chorus rehearsals
Staples Area Women’s Chorus rehearsals, 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays in Staples Motley High School Choir Room.
