Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
For week of July 15-21; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
BRAINERD
Blue Ox Bar
Babylon, Thu
Krush, Fri-Sat
Vegas, Mon-Tue
House o' Hair, Wed
Eagles Club
Deuces Wild, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri
Acoustic guitarist Bryan Barber will perform a free concert 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lord of Life Church in Baxter.
The Rail
Hyjinx, Thu-Sat
Kid Hollywood, Wed
Coco Moon
Cleo Kuelbs and Cliff Veronick, 7-9 p.m. Fri-Sat
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
Lisa Wenger Band, Thu
Raggs, Fri-Sat
Prime Time Charlie's
Carbon Copy, Fri-Sat
CROSSLAKE
The New Exchange
Eagle River, 9:30 p.m. Sat
Moonlite Bay
DJ JP, 10 p.m. Fri-Sat
Kristi & Jeff, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Sat, patio
DEERWOOD
White Hawk Supper Club
Skatyrs, Sat
GARRISON
The Blue Goose
Bugsy, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri-Sat, $3
LAKE SHORE
Bar Harbor
Steve Anderson, Fri-Sun
Zorbaz
DJ, Fri-Sat
MOTLEY
Ten Hi
Muddy Water, Fri-Sat
Performing arts
BRAINERD
Bluegrass jams
6:30 p.m. Thursday and July 29, Coco Moon, free.
Cheryl Sawyer
Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Gregory Park, free.
"Rhythm of the Rails"
Vaudeville show, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and July 22-24 and 29-31, Northern Pacific Center, $8 (adults), $6 (children), tickets at the door or in advance at Kingwood Senior Center, Suite 205, 824-7109.
Organ Recital Series
Corrie Wrobel, noon Wednesday, Bethlehem Lutheran, freewill offering, 829-9740.
BAXTER
Bryan Barber
Acoustic guitar, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lord of Life Church, free, refreshments available.
The Black Hole Players
Dinner theater, time TBA Thursdays through Aug. 19, Prairie Bay Restaurant, 824-6444, www.prairiebay.com.
LONG PRAIRIE
Johnny Cash impersonator
7 p.m. Thursday, Veteran's Memorial Park, free.
The Clines
Family Gospel group, 7 p.m. July 22, Veteran's Memorial Park, free.
One Man Band
Vocal/instrumental, 7 p.m. July 29, Veteran's Memorial Park, free.
NISSWA
Organ Recital Series
Kathy Taylor, noon Aug. 11, Church of the Cross, freewill offering, 829-9740.
ONAMIA
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Events & Convention Center
Joan Rivers, comedy, 6 and 9 p.m. Aug. 12, $17 and $24, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.
STAPLES
"The Jungle Book"
Presented by Lamplighter Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and July 23-24, Centennial Auditorium.
"Midnight, Matrimony and Murder"
Murder mystery dinner show, 6 p.m. July 31, T Maxwell's, $39.95, reservations required, (218) 894-4000.
WALKER
Moondance Jam 13
Featuring classic rock, progressive rock and regional rock bands, Thursday-Saturday, $75-$350, www.moondancejam.com, (877) MOON-JAM, (218) 547-1055.
Visual arts
BRAINERD
Evelyn Matthies' Gallery
712 Washington St.
Maria Thompson Seep, acrylic paintings, through Sunday.
Crow Wing County Historical
Society Museum
"Bird's-Eye View," old and new photographs of Brainerd, ongoing.
"Dressing Up and Stepping Out," ongoing.
"No Time to Play," collectible toys, ongoing.
"Fashion: Function, Style, Fad," children's exhibit, ongoing.
AITKIN
Jaques Art Center grand opening
Unveiling new addition, featuring guest speakers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jaques Art Center.
DEERWOOD
Ripple River Gallery
"Lasting Impressions," Inuit prints, ongoing.
Nick Wroblewski, "Woodcuts," through Aug. 8.
EAST GULL LAKE
Stable Gallery at Madden's Resort
Various artists, through October. Gallery hours noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
NISSWA
Lakes Area Artists Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nisswa Community Center, free.
The Art Cart
Brainerd Area Art Club's juried exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Wednesday-July 24, Pioneer Village, (218) 678-2017, (320) 594-2456.
Majestic Pines Art Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 24, throughout Nisswa, free. Includes live music by Bolivar Burga (flute), 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Cullen Cove String Band, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
PINE RIVER
44th annual Pine River Art Club Show & Exhibit
10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 22-25, The Warehouse, free.
Out of town
MINNEAPOLIS
Jimmy Thackery
Blues singer, 9 p.m. Friday, Famous Dave's, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., $15, (612) 882-9900.
John Pizzarelli
Jazz vocalist, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Orchestra Hall, $19-$39, (612) 371-5656, www.minnesotaorchestra.org.
The Way Out Weekend
Presented by Polaris, July 24 at State Fairgrounds. .38 Special at noon, Clint Black at 4 p.m., Jonny Lang at 7:30 p.m. and John Fogerty at 9 p.m. $20 (advance), $30 (at door), free (ages 12 and under), www.polarisindustries.com.
ST. PAUL
EarthScapes Mini Golf and Exhibits
Ongoing, Science Museum of Minnesota, outdoor gallery, $8 (adults), $6 (children ages 4-12 and seniors), www.smm.org.
BLOOMINGTON
The Original Stand Up Guys
Featuring Alex Cole, Bill Bauer, Louie Anderson, Jeff Gerbino and Scott Hansen, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery, Hotel Sofitel, $35 and $50, (763) 420-2213, comedyinfo.com.
CHASKA
"Totally Terrific TreeHouses"
Exhibit, through Oct. 10, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, $7 (adults), free (ages 15 and under, members), (952) 443-1400, www.arboretum.umn.edu.
DETROIT LAKES
WE Fest
Featuring Tim McGraw, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and more, Aug. 5-7, Soo Pass Ranch, $110-$150, 1-800-4-WE-Fest, www.wefest.com, www.ticketmaster.com.
DULUTH
Bayfront Blues Festival
Aug. 12-15, Bayfront Festival Park, $12-$54, (715) 394-6831, www.bayfrontblues.com.
EXCELSIOR
Old Log Theater
"Over the River and Through the Woods," comedic play, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4, $22, (952) 474-5951, www.oldlog.com.
Boone & Erickson, "80 Years of Worst Jokes," 8 p.m. Aug. 9, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, $22, reservations also can be made for dinner before the show, (952) 474-5951.
HASTINGS
Hastings Irish/Celtic Festival
Featuring Dean Magraw and John Williams and more, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 8, Little Log House Pioneer Village, $6 (advance per day), $8 (at the door per day), half-price (seniors and ages 6-14), free (under age 6), (651) 292-4900, mnfolkfestival@aol.com, www.minnesotafolkfestival.org.
HINCKLEY
Grand Casino Hinckley
Events & Convention Center
Reba McEntire, 8 p.m. Thursday, $39, $49, $56, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.
Brooks & Dunn, 9 p.m. July 23, $36, $43, $50, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers, 9 p.m. Aug. 6, ticket prices TBA, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.
HUBBARD
Jackpine Writers' Bloc workshop
"Writing for Prophet/Profit," 4 p.m. July 31, Long Lake Theater, $25 registration fee. Contact Cindie Ekren at (218) 652-4257, cindiee@hotmail.com.
NEW YORK MILLS
Regional Cultural Center
Regional Art Show, through Saturday, free.
Ellen Diederick and Grace Haverty, watercolors, Tuesday-Aug. 29, free.
"Lines of Light," poems and photographs by Sharon Harris and Tarah Wolff, ongoing, free.
WILLMAR
Sonshine Festival
Christian music, Thursday-Saturday, Willmar Civic Center grounds, $22-$53.50, 1-800-965-9324, www.sonshinefestival.com.
Special events
BRAINERD
Summer Speaker Series
Wendy Rosnau, author of "A Thousand Kisses Deep," noon Monday, Brainerd Public Library, free.
Walter Roers, author of "The Pact," noon July 26, Brainerd Public Library, free.
Book signing
David J. Bredehoft, "How Much is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible and Respectful Children," noon-2 p.m. July 30, Book World, Westgate Mall.
Crow Wing County Fair
Aug. 3-8, county fairgrounds in south Brainerd, free, brainerd.com/fair. Includes live music, rides, games, moto-cross, demolition derby, truck pull, 4-H exhibits and events, talent contest, food and beverages.
DEERWOOD
White Hawk Supper Club
Grand opening featuring pig roast, 3 p.m. July 24, $4 (adults), $2 (children).
Classes/workshops
BRAINERD
"Imagination and Writing"
Grades K-4, presented by children's book author Nancy Carlson, 10 a.m. Friday, Brainerd Public Library, free, 829-5574.
LITTLE FALLS
Community Band
All ages and skill levels, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 6, St. Francis Music Center, (320) 632-0637, www.sfmusiccenter.org.
Music Moppets
Introductory class for ages 4-5, 1-1:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 6, St. Francis Music Center, (320) 632-0637, www.sfmusiccenter.org.
Pop dance class
For grades 3-5, 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 6, St. Francis Music Center, (320) 632-0637, www.sfmusiccenter.org.
ONAMIA
Mille Lacs Indian Museum
12 miles north of Onamia
on Highway 169
Showcase of Mille Lacs Band Artists and Silent Auction, through September.
Moccasin Game, noon Sundays through summer.
Birch Bark Basket Workshop, noon-4 p.m. July 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25, $40 (public), $35 (Minnesota Historical Society members), $10 (supply fee), (320) 532-3632.
Music classes
5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Mille Lacs Band District I Community Center, Vineland, free. For information, call Rick Anderson at (320) 532-8847.
If you would like your event listed in the Entertainment Guide, e-mail John at john.hansen@brainerddispatch.com, call 855-5863, fax 829-0211 or mail to John Hansen, Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401. Please include time, date, place, admission price and contact information. Deadline is Monday for Thursday publication.