Old-time music–that is, fiddles and banjos, folk songs and square dancing–is the reason that master musicians and casual but committed players have been coming to Lanesboro every May for the last fifteen years for the Bluff Country Gathering. B
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Saturday, May 25th, 2013
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Peterson hosts summer jam series
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Peterson Arts & Culture
Posted in Peterson Arts & Culture
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(L-R) Drue Fergison, Donna Buckbee, and Joy Hoiland make up the string trio Vinegar Hill. Photo provided. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
By Kirsten Zoellner
Utilizing the refurbished bandstand that sits in the heart of the town, Peterson will be hosting an eight series musical jam. Held every other Friday, during the fish fry, the series hosts a wide range of local musicians. Memorial Day weekend, the series kickoff, string trio Vinegar Hill will be performing.
Comprised of Houston resident Drue Fergison (fiddle) and Rushford residents Donna Buckbee (fiddle, voice) and Joy Hoiland (mandolin), Vinegar Hill features traditional American, old-time Appalachian music. “Much of this music hails from the rich southern Appalachian mountain culture, predating bluegrass, with roots going back to the 19th century and earlier,” notes the group. Also included are Scandinavian-American tunes from the area.
The group also enjoys more informal musical styling. “We have a lot of fun working out harmonies and simply jamming informally. Jamming is not performative, but is a direct outgrowth of a traditional, inclusive approach that invites amateur musicians into the group to play along and experience the joy of making and learning music together. We are excited to share this style of informal, imperfect, in-process, living and breathing music with others.”
The music gets underway at 7pm, May 24. It is free and open to all ages. “We are getting excited about our first jam,” enthuses Gail Boyum, one of the organizers. “We invite you to come out and join us!”
For more information about Vinegar Hill, check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pages/Vinegar-Hill
Utilizing the refurbished bandstand that sits in the heart of the town, Peterson will be hosting an eight series musical jam. Held every other Friday, during the fish fry, the series hosts a wide range of local musicians. Memorial Day weekend, the series kickoff, string trio Vinegar Hill will be performing.
Comprised of Houston resident Drue Fergison (fiddle) and Rushford residents Donna Buckbee (fiddle, voice) and Joy Hoiland (mandolin), Vinegar Hill features traditional American, old-time Appalachian music. “Much of this music hails from the rich southern Appalachian mountain culture, predating bluegrass, with roots going back to the 19th century and earlier,” notes the group. Also included are Scandinavian-American tunes from the area.
The group also enjoys more informal musical styling. “We have a lot of fun working out harmonies and simply jamming informally. Jamming is not performative, but is a direct outgrowth of a traditional, inclusive approach that invites amateur musicians into the group to play along and experience the joy of making and learning music together. We are excited to share this style of informal, imperfect, in-process, living and breathing music with others.”
The music gets underway at 7pm, May 24. It is free and open to all ages. “We are getting excited about our first jam,” enthuses Gail Boyum, one of the organizers. “We invite you to come out and join us!”
For more information about Vinegar Hill, check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pages/Vinegar-Hill
The 2013 Bluff Country Gathering is on!
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
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VFW Ride for Healing Rally
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Arts & Culture
Posted in Spring Valley Arts & Culture
St. Paul, Minn. - The Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars announces that Spring Valley, Minn. will be one of their ‘Rally Points’ for the weeklong Ride For Healing. All Veterans and the Community are invited to Hanson -- Raabe VFW P
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2013 Harmony City Wide Flag Display
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Arts & Culture
Posted in Harmony Arts & Culture
The Harmony City Wide Flag Display is back for a 3rd year. We would like to thank everyone who has helped make this a huge success!
We reached our goal last year of over 100 flags and hope to do the same or even more this year. The first year we
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DreamAcres’s Series opens with The Hebrew Lesson
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in All Arts & Culture
Posted in All Arts & Culture
The Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative on DreamAcres Farm launches its summer Play! in the Barn performance series with “The Hebrew Lesson,” by Esther Ouray. This is the first in the series of three shows that will take place on DreamAcres during t
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Magician to perform at Stand Still Parade
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Whalan Arts & Culture
Posted in Whalan Arts & Culture
Magician Kristoffer Olson will be dazzling the crowd with his magic at the Stand Still Parade in Whalan on Saturday, at 1pm, May 18th.
Kristoffer Olson has a mind that can fluidly switch between art and science. He can solve a Rubik’s Cube in un
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Rhubarb Festival serves up tart entertainment
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the ninth annual Rhubarb Festival promises loads of fun and free entertainment for the whole family. Starting at 10am, running until 3pm in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park, the festival celebrates the funniest vegetable in all o
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The 2013 Bluff Country Gathering is on!
Thu, May 9th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Old-time music–that is, fiddles and banjos, folk songs and square dancing–is the reason that master musicians and casual but committed players have been coming to Lanesboro every May for the last fifteen years for the Bluff Country Gathering. B
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“Lanesboro Live! Conversation, Comedy & Cool Jams . . .”
Tue, May 7th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
New this year! The second show of “Lanesboro Live! Conversation, Comedy & Cool Jams . . .” will take place at the St. Mane Theatre on the evening of Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Damon Prestemon, the show will feature music by house band T
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