Arts calendar for Willmar, Minn., region
Jazz 'n Java
Willmar, today, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center and Jazz 'n Java; music by Red White & Bluez; free admission.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Spicer, today, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; outdoor music concert featuring Andrew Walesch; free admission.
Pope Art
Terrace, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Pope Art Gallery; Connie Evingson and Mary Louise Knutson present an evening of vocal and piano jazz; $15 at the door.
Bethel concert
Willmar, Tuesday, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., downtown on Becker Avenue; "If it's Tuesday, it must be Bethel" outdoor music concert featuring "Richard Yague"; bring lunch or purchase lunch at the church beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Sonshine
Willmar, July 13-16, Willmar Civic Center; five stages featuring over 100 bands, tickets call 800-965-9324.
Jazz 'n Java
Willmar, July 14, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center and Jazz 'n Java; music by Richard Yague & Co.; free admission.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Spicer, July 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; outdoor music concert featuring Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell; free admission.
Pope Art
Terrace, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Pope Art Gallery; Irish combo "Skilly & Duff"; $15 at the door.
Velvet Brass
Glenwood, July 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; the Lakeside Dance Club presents Velvet Brass; $25 per couple or by membership, $13 singles, $13 couple for ages 16-25, no jeans or shorts.
Bethel concert
Willmar, July 19, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., downtown on Becker Avenue; "If it's Tuesday, it must be Bethel" outdoor music concert featuring "Kingery family"; bring lunch or purchase lunch at the church beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Spicer, July 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; outdoor music concert featuring Jeff James; free admission.
Bethel concert
Willmar, July 26, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., downtown on Becker Avenue; "If it's Tuesday, it must be Bethel" outdoor music concert featuring "Heartstring"; bring lunch or purchase lunch at the church beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Spicer, July 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; outdoor music concert featuring Lonnie Knight; free admission.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Spicer, Aug. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; outdoor music concert featuring The Hollands; free admission.
Little Theatre
New London, Aug. 5-6, 11-13, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 7 and 14, 2 p.m.; Little Theatre; world premier of a new comedy "Good Havens" by Marion Blomgren; playwright reception 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5; $15, call 320-354-2559 and leave a message.
Barn Theatre
Willmar, Aug. 10-13, 16-19, 7:30 p.m.; Barn Theatre; British farce "It Runs in the Family," directed by Tom Orth, tickets are $15 and go on sale July 27, call 320-235-9500.
Bus trips
Bus trips by community education and other nonprofit groups are listed below according to the date of the event. Price must be included.
Kandiyohi County Historical Society: Bus trip to the James J. Hill house and the Minnesota State Capitol on July 21. Cost of $50 includes admission and lunch. Registration deadline is July 15. Call 320-235-1881.
Addresses
Barn Theatre, 321 Fourth St. S.W., Willmar
Bethel Lutheran Church, 411 Becker Ave. S.W., Willmar
Glacial Ridge Winery, 15455 Old Mill Rd., Spicer
Kandiyohi County Historical Society, North Business 71 (by the train engine), Willmar
Lakeside Ballroom, 180 Lake Shore Dr. S., Glenwood
Little Theatre, 24 Central Ave. E, New London
Pope Art, Village Square Drive, Terrace
Three Sisters Furnishings, 2550 State Highway 9 N.E., New London
Whitney Music Center and Jazz 'n Java, 913 Business 71 N, Willmar
Community and high school art events such as concerts and stage productions will be printed each Thursday in this calendar up to a month in advance. The deadline is noon Monday.
Items may be submitted on the Tribune Web site at www.wctrib.com; faxed to 320-235-6769; mailed to Arts Calendar, P.O. Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201 or e-mailed to dmiddleton@wctrib.com with "arts calendar item" in the subject line.