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CROSSLAKE - Pianist Stephen Gosling and soprano Nancy Allen Lundy will perform at a recital at 7 p.m. Sunday at Crosslake Lutheran Church.

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Stephen Gosling

The first half of the program will include music of the 17th century, beginning with songs of the British composer, Henry Purcell, followed by selected works for piano by French composer, Francios Couperin and Dutch composer, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Ending the first half, Gosling will join Lundy for some early 20th century French songs of Claude Debussy. The second half of the program will be devoted to the folk song of the early 20th century. As a nod to Gosling's British homeland, they will perform two English and two Irish folk tunes set by Benjamin Britten. In homage to Gosling's Brazilian mother, they will perform two folk-like songs of Heitor Villa-Lobos originally set for eight cellos and soprano. Finishing the program will be an offering of well-known American songs and hymns set by Aaron Copland.

Crocodile Dock at Grace United

PEQUOT LAKES - Grace United Methodist Church of Pequot Lakes invites children to attend Crocodile Dock Aug. 10-14.

The Crocodile Dock program will provide Bible-learning games, nibble Snack Shack treats, adventures at the Bible Bayou and crazy creations at Crawfish Crafts.

Crocodile Dock will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day. A light supper will be provided. For more information call (218) 568-5755.

Bluegrass concert at Crosslake Assembly of God

CROSSLAKE - There will be a gospel bluegrass concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Crosslake Christian Assembly of God Church.

There will be music on a variety of instruments, including the banjo, guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and more. Call Pastor Gary Espeseth at (218) 692-HOPE for more information.

New Song Ministries/ Crossroads Music Cafe

The New Song Ministries/Crossroads Music Cafe will sponsor The Glen Clark Family Band from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aaron's praise and worship team from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday and the band Steadfast from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Crossroads Music Cafe, 217 S. Seventh St., Brainerd. For more information, call 829-0834.

Vacation Bible school at First Lutheran in Pillager

PILLAGER - First Lutheran in Pillager will host vacation Bible school Aug. 2-6 from 6-7:30 p.m. They will be using Crocodile Dock where fearless kids shine God's light! All children ages 3 through sixth grade are welcome. To register call, 746-3775.

Outdoor gospel concert

MALMO - The Song Masters will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Malmo Free Church at the junction of Highways 47 and 18 on Highway 18 near the northeast corner of Lake Mille Lacs.

The Song Masters, Jerry and Ginger Dallin, are from the Twin Cities. They are known as the longest continuously singing southern gospel group in the Midwest celebrating 51 years of ministry together. Joining the Dallins will be Grace Hall, a trumpet soloist.

Pillager Baptist to have VBS

PILLAGER - First Baptist will host vacation Bible school from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday for ages 3 through fifth grade.

"Operation Space" from answers in Genesis is the theme. Children will have a close encounter with God's word as they make Bible connections carefully linked to the Bible verse and story.

Activities range from space probe to cosmic crafts, stellar snacks and galactic games.

Register at the first meeting.

Egg bake breakfast

Trinity Lutheran Church, 1420 S. Sixth St., Brainerd, will host an egg bake breakfast at 9 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call 829-5147.