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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is now showing at the Commonweal Theatre. On the fog-bound streets of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll conducts mysterious experiments that unleash a shadow self — Edward Hyde. He’s an eerily endearing brute who’s unafraid to pursue his basest desires. When Hyde falls in love with a young chambermaid, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But is it too late? Thus begins a savage game of cat-and-mouse, leaving a trail of mayhem in its wake. Commonweal favorite Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines this classic tale of horror that probes the nature of humanity and oozes with suspense. "Women in Jeopardy" returns in rep at the Commonweal this weekend. "Women in Jeopardy" by Wendy MacLeod is a hoot! It’s Murder She Wrote meets Sex and the City. Best friends Mary, Jo and Liz are single, divorced and loving it. But danger looms when Liz starts dating an unhinged dentist, Nancy Drew inspired mysteries and bawdy hilarity ensues.
The Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Opening Day is this Saturday, Sep. 16! Big Spring Farms Pumpkins and Farm Maze is open from Sep. 16 to Oct. 29 this year. The Corn Maze is created over 10 acres with 4.5 miles of trails with a theme of Emojis. With multiple ways to enjoy the maze, this is sure to be fun for everyone! September hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; October hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of the Flashlight Mazes on Oct. 20, 21 and 28. Daily admission is $12 and a season pass is $22, children 3 and under are free.
Lanesboro Arts Welcome Potluck for Sequoia Hauck is on Tuesday, Sep. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. Over a shared meal, Sequoia will share examples of past work as well as discuss the project they’ll be working on during their residency. Sequoia will share how community members can participate in the residency events, and answer any questions about their work. Bring a dish to share! Sequoia Hauck (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, trans, two-spirit, Anishinaabe and Hupa filmmaker and interdisciplinary performance artist and director who creates work that explores ways to indigenized the process of art-making. Their work weaves Indigenous epistemologies, queer identity and the exploration/possibilities of Indigenous futurism. They make art surrounding the narratives of continuation and resiliency among their communities. On Sunday, Sep. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Sep. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m., Sequoia will hold a Community River Installation at Gateway Park. Community members are invited to contribute to the river installation by adding fabric, painting on the river, and/or attaching poetry.
Jillian Rae will be bringing her classically-trained violin skills, pop orchestrations, genre-bending songs and her own unique spin on music to the St. Mane Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 7. Jillian Rae has been creating powerful songs since before 2013 when she released her debut album, Heartbeat. Despite having roots in traditional folk and country bands, Jillian Rae’s latest album, "I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be," was released in 2019 and took a decided turn into pop and rock with unflinching, hard-hitting songs. It also showcased her orchestration abilities with layered violin tracks saturated in heavy grooves and moody arrangements. The concert will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and tickets are available now - by Clicking Here - for $25 General Admission ($22 for LA members).
The Lanesboro Area Art Trail returns for its second weekend of the year on Friday and Saturday, Sep. 15 and 16. Grab a map from the Visitors Center and head to some of the coolest art studios in all of Bluff Country! (You can also download the map by Clicking Here, but we’d love to see you at the Visitors Center).
The 60-Mile Garage Sale has moved its dates from summer to fall. This year it will be held on Saturday, Sep. 16. This is an awesome opportunity to strap a buggy to your bike and find some amazing deals in every town along the trail. View our digital map by Clicking Here!
The Fall Boutique & Business Crawl features Lanesboro’s finest retail shopping on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start your “crawl” at any participating business to pick up your bingo card that lists each business’ deals, samples and special events. As you visit businesses, mark your bingo card, and once you reach a bingo (diagonal, vertical, horizontal, black out), you can turn in your card to Stone Mill Clothing and Gifts by 4 p.m. to enter for one of many prizes donated by downtown businesses. No purchase necessary. Continue to shop, dine and explore all day in downtown Lanesboro!
Also, on Saturday, Sept. 23, is the Beer & Wine Fest. Enjoy Oktoberfest and seasonal fall beers and wine from Midwestern breweries and wineries at Lanesboro bars and restaurants. A "punch card" will be available at restaurants and bars so you can see all the specials for the day!
The Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in Sylvan Park, from now through October. Find produce, baked goods, plants, canned goods and so much more!
Sylvan Brewing's Summer Sundays are continuing into fall. Bring a friend, have a couple drinks, and enjoy an afternoon in Lanesboro! This Sunday, Sep. 17, Sarah Peterson is having an EP release party (details in next entry); Tom Carpenter will be on the 1’s and 2’s on Sep. 24 and on Oct. 1, join my friends and I in welcoming the group My Friends and I to Sylvan’s patio. Celebrate autumn with an Old Gnarly ale – or try the many very popular sours, Amaretto, Cran-Orange and Sour-Rita, before they're gone! Grab a sandwich from the Driftless Trading Post and enjoy the tunes! And while the summer is ending, the good times at Sylvan Brewing go all year round!
Album Release Party, you say? On Sunday, Sep. 17, at 4 p.m., Sylvan Brewing will host the debut album release party for the Driftless Region's own Sarah Peterson. You’ve marveled at her photography, she’s helped create your ad for our visitors guide, but did you know she has the voice of an angel? Join Sarah for an evening of covers and original music off her new debut album! Come on down and enjoy great beer and an eclectic mix of modern and classic country and Americana music.
The Oktoberfest Tapping for Sylvan Brewing is on Saturday, Sep. 23. Be sure to buy your raffle ticket ahead of time for a chance to win a signature beer stein made by our very own Sue Pariseau! The drawing starts at 3 p.m., but be sure to get there early to get your first taste of Marzen for the season. There will be live music all day long with Ron Vorwerk getting a little weird hot-dogging on the accordion at 2 p.m. and then the Arnold Bradley Band will be rocking it out from 5 to 7 p.m. The Driftless Trading Post will be serving up German-style food, including schnitzel and German potato salad. A good time is sure to be had by all!
Jokes on Tap returns once again to Sylvan Brewing on Friday, Sep. 29, for our monthly night of stand-up hilarity! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host open mic night on the last Friday of each month. Ryan & Andy bring in comics from the region to showcase their talents and try out new material. If you want to try your hand at stand-up, arrive a little early to check in with the host to sign up! Otherwise just show up early to get a seat, grab a pint, and get ready for some laughs!
The final Lanesboro Barn Dance of the year will be held at the Sons of Norway Hall on Saturday, Sep. 23! It will be a raucous square dance that’s still fun for the whole family. Live music and live calling make for a fun, interactive night of dance and fun from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is $8. Caller is Rina Rossi with music by AJ Srubas and Bob Bovee.
As the sun sets a little earlier, and the crisp hints of fall around the corner, there’s something special about catching a performance on the patio or from the bar at the High Court Pub. Charlie Warner will be bringing his usual fun times on Friday, Sep. 15, and Orchid Jane will bring some more of it on Saturday, Sep. 16. Kid Dakota (Darren Jackson) will bring his award-winning musical talents to the HCP on Friday, Sep. 22. I would recommend you come and see this show, you will not be disappointed. River Crossing returns to the stage at the HCP to bring in the good times on Saturday, Sep. 23. Tom and Barb are back on Friday, Sep. 29, and Jason Helder will mix covers of John Prine and Dylan with his deep catalog of thought provoking originals on Saturday, Sep. 30.
Tuesday Trivia rests for no season! Held, outside on the patio, for as long as the weather allows, always provides a setting for a good time. There are three rounds of (usually) 10 questions that truly fit that Goldilocks rule - fitting just right in the middle where it’s accessible to everyone, but still feels good when you get it right. Be sure to like and follow the High Court Pub on Facebook for weekly freebie questions of the week! Like and comment on those posts for a chance to win a free drink token. The winning team gets $25 in drink tokens and there are trophies and other prizes as well. Truly, a fun time will be had by all. Upcoming categories include Don’t “Quote” Me on Sep. 19 so be sure to leave your Bartletts at home! On Sep. 26, like everything else in life, you have no original ideas because the Simpsons Did it First.
Remember to swing by Granny’s Liquor every Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. for a Complimentary Tasting.
October 7 is Fall into Lanesboro. Join us as we celebrate harvest season with fun activities for the whole family just as the leaves are hitting their color peak! There’s the Lanesboro Quest scavenger hunt, wagon rides, pumpkin decorating and so much more! Bring the whole extended family, all the friends, and everyone else you can think of to join us for this awesome day.
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