Prairie Winds Band
Willmar, June 29, 7 p.m. Rice Park; the Prairie Winds Summer Band presents a free outdoor concert.
West Addison Blues
Willmar, June 30, 6 p.m., Whitney Music; West Addison Blues; free, pass-the-hat basket for the musicians.
Terry Shaw
Litchfield, June 30, 6:30 p.m., Central Park; Thriving Thursdays presents Terry Shaw’s “Dad and Drea.”
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ auditions
Willmar, July 5, 6:30 p.m., The Barn Theatre; auditions for “Murder on the Orient Express,” directed by Tom Orth, performance dates Aug. 11-19; 320-235-9500.
Prairie Winds Band
Willmar, July 6, 7 p.m. Rice Park; the Prairie Winds Summer Band presents a free outdoor concert.
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Christa Bohlman
Granite Falls, July 7, 5 to 8 p.m., Maker’s Market along the Minnesota River featuring music by Christa Bohlman.
Gig Noonan
Paynesville, July 7, 6 p.m., Veterans’ Park; concert by Gig Noonan
Tricia and the Toons
Litchfield, July 7, 6:30 p.m., Central Park; Thriving Thursdays presents a special Watercade event “Tricia and the Toons,” a children’s puppeteer.
Tim Eggebraaten
Danube, July 7, 7 p.m. Depot Museum park; Tim Eggebraaten the “Off Duty Cop” as part of Danube Fun Days.
Country Music Festival
Redwood Falls, July 7-9, 29446 370th St.; “Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam” country music festival, camping sites available, national and local acts, tickets available on website, vickiscampncountryjam.com.
Xpedition
Willmar, July 12, 5 p.m. local opening act Ava Hanson, 6:30 p.m. “ Xpedition,” Robbins Island; “Rockin’ Robbins” free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market; free bus/shuttle service every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. with bus stops at Willmar High School, Willmar Middle School and Kennedy Elementary school; bring a lawn chair.
Blue Ox Jazz Babies
Appleton, July 12, 7 p.m., Riverview Park bandstand; concert by the Blue Ox Jazz Babies.
Wheelhouse Trio
Paynesville, July 14, 6 p.m., Veterans’ Park; concert by Wheelhouse Trio.
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Ali Gray Country
Litchfield, July 14, 6:30 p.m., Central Park; Thriving Thursdays presents Ali Gray Country.
Robby Vee
Spicer, July 17, 4 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park concert by Robby Vee and his Rock and Roll Caravan.
O’Hagan Combo
Glenwood, July 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; the Lakeside Dance Club presents the O’Hagan Combo; season membership available, lakesideballroom.org
Johnny Holm
Willmar, July 19, 5 p.m. local opening act “Pirates, Guitars and Beachfront Bars,” 6:30 p.m. “Johnny Holm Band,” Robbins Island; “Rockin’ Robbins” free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market; free bus/shuttle service every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. with bus stops at Willmar High School, Willmar Middle School and Kennedy Elementary school; bring a lawn chair.
Wendinger Band
Appleton, July 19, 7 p.m., Riverview Park bandstand; concert by the Wendinger Band.
Crystal Breeze
Paynesville, July 21, 6 p.m., Veterans’ Park; concert by Crystal Breeze.
Second Fiddle
Litchfield, July 21, 6:30 p.m., Central Park; Thriving Thursdays presents Second Fiddle.
Allie and Joe
Spicer, July 24, 4 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park concert by Allie and Joe.
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‘The Odd Couple’ auditions
Willmar, July 25-26, 6:30 p.m., The Barn Theatre; auditions for “The Odd Couple,” parts for six men and two women; directed by Jan Buzzeo, performance dates Sept. 22-Oct. 2; 320-235-9500.
Good for Gary
Willmar, July 26, 5 p.m. local opening act Radio Acoustics, 6:30 p.m. “Good for Gary,” Robbins Island; “Rockin’ Robbins” free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market; free bus/shuttle service every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. with bus stops at Willmar High School, Willmar Middle School and Kennedy Elementary school; bring a lawn chair.
Los Lobos Nortenos
Danube, July 26, 7 p.m. Depot Museum park; concert by Los Lobos Nortenos.
Route 68
Appleton, July 26, 7 p.m., Riverview Park bandstand; concert by Route 68 Big Band.
Alex Lageson
Paynesville, July 28, 6 p.m., Veterans’ Park; concert by Alex Lageson.
Acoustic Relativity
Litchfield, July 28, 6:30 p.m., Central Park; Thriving Thursdays presents Acoustic Relativity.
Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra
Willmar, July 28, 7 p.m., WEAC, $10 adults, free for those 18 and under; The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra presents Movie Magic. Tickets are available on website www.willmarorchestra.com or at the door.
Addresses
Barn Theatre, 321 Fourth St. S.W., Willmar
Central Park, Litchfield
Depot Museum park gazebo, Danube
Lakeside Ballroom, 180 Lake Shore Dr. S., Glenwood
Litchfield Opera House, 136 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfield
Little Theatre, 24 Central Ave. E, New London
Rice Park, Kandiyohi Ave. and Second St. S.W., Willmar
Riverview Park Bandstand, Appleton
Robbins Island, North Business 71, Willmar
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council gallery, 114 Third St. N., Marshall
WEAC, Willmar Education and Arts Center, 611 Fifth St. S.W., Willmar
Whitney Music Center, 913 Business 71 N., Willmar
Willmar Area Arts Council, 321 Fourth St. S.W., Willmar
Willmar Community Center, 624 Highway 71 N.E., Willmar