Entertainment Guide

For week of Sept. 18-24; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.

BRAINERD

Blue Ox Bar

Sister Sez, today-Sat

24seven, Mon-Wed

Eagles Club

Kenny Jake, 8:30 p.m. Fri

Iron Rail Saloon

Silent Partner, today-Sat

Sunday Jam featuring Wayne Renn, Sun

Jack Tango, Wed

BREEZY POINT

Commander Bar

Raggs, Fri-Sat

CROSSLAKE

The Exchange

Big Walt, Fri

Moonlite Bay

24seven, Fri-Sat

EAST GULL LAKE

O'Madden's Pub

Jack Tango, today

2nd Take, Fri-Sat

Chrissy Marie, Wed

GARRISON

The Blue Goose

Midnight Highway, 9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat, $3

LAKE SHORE

Bar Harbor

Sawtell, Thu-Sun, Wed

Zorbaz

DJ, Fri-Sat

MERRIFIELD

The Wheel

SKATYRZ, Sat

MOTLEY

Ten Hi

Fabulous Stool Pigeons, Fri-Sat

Performing arts

BRAINERD

Bluegrass jams

First, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, Coco Moon, 6:30 p.m.

Fall for the Arts

Fund-raiser for Crossing Arts Alliance, dinner, art sale, silent auction and entertainment by the Swingin' Sertomans, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Timbermist on County Road 3 North, $30, tickets must be purchased by Monday, 833-0416, info@crossingarts.org.

Legacy Five

Gospel group, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, $12 (advance), $15 (at door), tickets available at Bethany Bookstore in Brainerd, KTIG Radio in Pequot Lakes, Good Bookstore in Little Falls and Inspirations in Wadena. Presented by River of Life Productions.

"Grease"

Presented by On Stage Community Theatre, Oct. 9-12 and 16-19, Franklin Junior High School, 829-4460.

Fall concert

"The French Connection," presented by Heartland Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, $12-$35, 1-800-826-1997.

EAST GULL LAKE

"Autumn in New York"

Fund-raising dinner for Legacy Chorale featuring silent auction and performances, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Cragun's, $50, tickets must be purchased by Sept. 24, available at The Dispatch, Bridge of Harmony and Music General in Brainerd, and Lakes Music in Pequot Lakes, (218) 820-6034, legacychorale@charter.net.

LITTLE FALLS

Fall Concert

"The French Connection," presented by Heartland Symphony Orchestra, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Charles D. Martin Auditorium, $12-$35, 1-800-826-1997.

ONAMIA

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Events & Convention Center

Lee Ann Womack, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27, $29 and $36, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.

Wynonna Judd, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9-10, $32 and $39, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.

WALKER

Northern Lights Casino

Three Dog Night, 7 p.m. today, events center, $20, $25, 877-LIGHTS-9.

Crystal Gayle, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, events center, $15 and $18, 877-LIGHTS-9.

Visual arts

BRAINERD

Brainerd City Hall

Fifth and Laurel streets

"Simply Nature" by Mary Tuomi, through Oct. 2.

The Crossing Arts Center

918 Pine St.

Grand opening and annual membership meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, public welcome.

Evelyn Matthies' Gallery

712 Washington St.

Work by David Ostrowski, through Sept. 27.

Brainerd Public Library

Oil paintings by Sandy Paumen, through Oct. 2.

Crow Wing County Historical Museum

"Hooked on Fishing," featuring lures, reels and photographs, ongoing. To submit items: 829-3268.

Timbermist

County Road 3 North

Fall for the Arts, fund-raiser for Crossing Arts Alliance, dinner, art sale, silent auction and entertainment by the Swingin' Sertomans, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, $30, tickets must be purchased by Monday, 833-0416, info@crossingarts.org.

AITKIN

Ripple River Gallery

South of Aitkin

"New Work" by Charles Beck, through Sept. 28.

BAXTER

Lakewood Bank

Artwork by Pat Miller, through September.

DEERWOOD

Fall Craft Spectacular and Bake Sale

More than 50 vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, auditorium and outside, presented by Deerwood Lions.

LITTLE FALLS

Great River Arts Center Gallery

Work by Kitie Hollenbeck, through October.

Morrison County Historical Society

"Good Eatin'," through December.

"Uncommon Focus: Images of Morrison County," photo exhibit, dinner, program and annual business meeting, featuring guest speaker Keri Pickett, 5 p.m. Sunday, $12.50, reservations required by today, (320) 632-4007.

Out of town

MINNEAPOLIS

Bill Cosby

Saturday, Historic State Theatre, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.

George Carlin

Oct. 3, Historic Orpheum Theatre, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.

"Bob the Builder" Live

7 p.m. Oct. 3, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 1:30 and 5 p.m. Oct. 5, Target Center, $10-$30, (651) 989-5151, www.ticketmaster.com.

ST. PAUL

Minnesota Children's Museum

"Arthur's World," based on the PBS series, through Jan. 4.

"Minnesota! It's Not Just for Lutherans Anymore ..."

Ongoing, 7 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Brave New Workshop Theatre, (612) 332-6620, www.bravenewworkshop.com.

Comic Book Convention

FallCon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Education Building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, $9 (adults), free (ages 9 and under).

BEMIDJI

George Winston

Solo guitar performance, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, (218) 751-7270, www.paulbunyanplayhouse.com.

CHANHASSEN

"The Sound of Music"

Through Oct. 24, eight showings weekly, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, $41-$63, (800) 362-3515.

MEDINA

Medina Ballroom

Country dancing with Alfapha Males, 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5.

John Conlee with Rockie, 8 p.m. today, $18, $22 (reserved), (763) 478-6661.

Canned Heat, Black Oak Arkansas and Pat Travers, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, $15 (advance), $19 (day of show), $20 (reserved), 21 and over, (763) 478-6661.

Brett Michaels with Hairball, 8 p.m. Oct. 5, $18 (advance), $22 (at door), 21 and over, (763) 478-6661.

Don Williams with Westbound, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10, $17 (advance), $21 (day of show), (763) 478-6661.

NEW YORK MILLS

Regional Cultural Center

"Otter Tales and Faces," art exhibit featuring Tom Rieschick, through Oct. 11.

Sharon Harris and Teresa Reed, art exhibit, through Nov. 29, Second Story Gallery.

Buffalo Gals, fiddle music, 8 p.m. Sept. 27, $10 (public), $8 (members), $5 (students), (218) 385-3339.

Lake Wobegon Brass Band

2 p.m. Sunday, James W. Mann Performing Arts Center, $10 (public), $8 (members), $5 (students). Preceded by lunch at noon at high school commons.

Special events

BRAINERD

Book signing

Gary Waller, one of three authors of "Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes & Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings," noon-2 p.m. Sept. 25, Book World, Westgate Mall.

Book signing

John Desanto, Gary Waller and Gail Feichtinger, authors of "Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes & Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings," 5-7 p.m. Sept. 25, CatTales.

Fall for the Arts

Fund-raiser for Crossing Arts Alliance, dinner, art sale, silent auction and entertainment by the Swingin' Sertomans, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Timbermist on County Road 3 North, $30, tickets must be purchased by Sept. 22, 833-0416, info@crossingarts.org.

First Thursday

Beth Zemsky, "Coming Out and the Family," 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Brainerd Public Library, free.

LITTLE FALLS

"Uncommon Focus: Images of Morrison County"

Photo exhibit, dinner, program and annual business meeting featuring guest speaker Keri Pickett, 5 p.m. Sunday, VFW, $12.50, reservations required by today, (320) 632-4007.

Classes/workshops

BRAINERD

Second Saturdays

Art workshop for kids, 10 a.m.-noon second Saturday of the month, Crossing Arts Center, $8 per child (non-members), $3 per child (members), limited to first 20 registrants, 828-5372.

Nature Printing

Instructed by Sonja Larson, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Crossing Arts Center, $50, $5 supply fee, 828-5373.

Intermediate: Color

Watercolor class, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Crossing Arts Center, $50, $5 supply fee, 828-5373.

Make Your Own Asian Seal

Calligraphy class, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Crossing Arts Center, $50, $5 supply fee, 828-5373.

Composition Simplified

Watercolor class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Crossing Arts Center, $50, 828-5373.

Tricky Origami

With Wendy Olson, ages 13 and up, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 11, Crossing Arts Center, $8 per child (non-members), $3 per child (members), limited to first 20 registrants, 828-5372.

CROSBY

Unlimited Learning series

"Memoir Writing: Tricks to Trigger Your Memory," 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hallett Community Center, $6, (218) 546-2616.

"Gourmet Eating: Watch the Food Prep and Enjoy the Results," 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Ruttger's Resort, pre-registration and fee required, (218) 546-2616.

EAST GULL LAKE

Wine Glass Painting Classes

Ongoing through summer, Stable Gallery at Madden's, $20 (includes materials), (218) 575-2976.

LITTLE FALLS

Voice Classes for Children

Ages 6-9, instructor Danna Pantzke, various times and dates, (320) 632-0637.

Beginning string ensemble

Meets 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, St. Francis Music Center, all skill levels, (320) 632-0637.

String ensemble

Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis Music Center, all skill levels, (320) 632-0637.

Community Band

Meets 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the St. Francis Music Center, open to anyone who plays a band instrument, all skill levels, (320) 632-0637.

If you would like your event listed in the Entertainment Guide, e-mail John at john.hansen@brainerddispatch.com, call (218) 855-5863, fax (218) 829-7735 or mail to John Hansen, Brainerd Daily Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN, 56401. Please include time, date, place, admission price and contact information. Deadline is Monday for Thursday publication.