Guy Stevermer
Willmar, today, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center; music by Guy Stevermer.
Harbor Drive Hookup
Spicer, today, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Harbor Drive Hookup.
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
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Willmar, today-Saturday and June 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday and June 30 at 2 p.m. The Barn Theatre; The Barn Theatre presents the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"; adults $20, ages 18 and younger $10; 320-235-9500 or thebarntheatre.com.
3D
Clara City, Friday, 7 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards; music by 3D.
Wheelhouse Trio
Danube, June 25, 7 p.m., Depot Museum park gazebo; music by the Wheelhouse Trio.
Montevideo Community Band
Appleton, June 25, 7 p.m., Riverview Park; music by the Montevideo Community Band.
Prairie Winds
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Willmar, June 26, 7 p.m., Robbins Island; free concert by Cedar Creek Gospel Band followed at 7:30 p.m by the Prairie Winds Concert Band.
Great Times Band
Willmar, June 27, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center; Great Times Band and great American singalong.
Jeff James
Spicer, June 27, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Jeff James.
The B's
Clara City, June 28, 7 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards; music by the B's.
Celebration of Neil Diamond
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Dawson, June 29, 7 p.m., postponed to Aug. 2, Memorial Auditorium; the Dawson-Boyd Arts Association presents "I Am, He Said," a celebration of Neil Diamond for the Riverfest Weekend performance; adults $30, students $10, call 320-312-2311.
"Over the Barrel"
Granite Falls, June 29, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. performance of "Over the Barrel: A Prohibition Musical" walking theater to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition; free public performance at 4 p.m. with excerpts from the full play at the Volstead Days block party; the full play will be at 7 p.m.; adults $21, those under 21 $10, available at Bluenose Gopher Public House or online at https://overthebarrel.bpt.me .
Prairie Winds
Willmar, July 3, 7 p.m., Robbins Island; free concert by 1060 West Addision followed at 7:30 p.m the Prairie Winds Concert Band.
Dueling Duo Pianos
Spicer, July 3, 7 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by the Dueling Duo Pianos; $20 at the door.
Big Al Band
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Spicer, July 4, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by the Big Al Band.
Phil Berbig
Clara City, July 5, 7 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards; music by Phil Berbig.
Everett Smithson Band
New London, July 6, 8 p.m., Goat Ridge Brewery; music by Everett Smithson Band.
Random Road
Spicer, July 7, 4 p.m., Pirrotta Park; music by Random Road.
'Litchfield Is Our Home'
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Litchfield, July 9, 2 and 7 p.m., Litchfield Opera House; a new musical celebrating 150 years of Litchfield history; $5 at the door.
Appleton Troubadours
Appleton, July 9, 7 p.m., Riverview Park; music by the Appleton Troubadours.
Great Times Band
Willmar, July 11, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center; Great Times Band and great American singalong.
Blues Brothers
Spicer, July 11, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by the Blues Brothers.
Pat and Donna Surface
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Danube, July 11, 7 p.m., Depot Museum park gazebo; 50th Woodstock Tribute show by Pat and Donna Surface.
The B's
Clara City, July 12, 7 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards; music by the B's.
Comedy film fest
New London, July 13-14, noon to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre; classic comedy film fest, admission charged.
Mill Pond Jazz Quartet
Spicer, July 14, 4 p.m., Pirrotta Park; music by the Mill Pond Jazz Quartet.
Velvet Brass
Glenwood, July 14, 4 to 8 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; the Lakeside Dance Club presents Velvet Brass; $10 per person, $5 ages 17-30, season membership available; no jeans, lakesideballroom.org.
Big Toe and the Jam
Willmar, July 16, 5 p.m. local opening acts, 6:30 p.m. "Big Toe and the Jam," Robbins Island; "Rockin' Robbins" free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market; bring a lawn chair.
Appleton Troubadours
Appleton, July 16, 7 p.m., Riverview Park; music by the Blue Oz Jazz Babies.
West Addison Blues
Willmar, July 18, 6 p.m., Whitney Music Center; West Addison Blues, a tribute to the Blues Brothers.
Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars
Spicer, July 18, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars.
3D
Clara City, July 19, 7 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards; music by 3D.
Rialto Revisited
New London, July 20, 7 p.m., Little Theatre; family friendly movies, freewill donation.
1060 West Addison Blues
Spicer, July 21, 4 p.m., Pirrotta Park; music by 1060 West Addison Blues.
Arch Allies
Willmar, July 23, 5 p.m. local opening acts, 6:30 p.m. "Arch Allies," Robbins Island; "Rockin' Robbins" free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market; bring a lawn chair.
Custom Made
Danube, July 23, 7 p.m., Depot Museum park gazebo; music by Custom Made.
Wendinger Band
Appleton, July 23, 7 p.m., Riverview Park; music by the Wendinger Band.
Book events
Terri Peterson: June 22, 10 a.m., Granite Falls Public Library; Peterson will read from her new children's book "Grasshopper Girl."
Art Norby: June 27, 7 p.m., Historic Chippewa City, Montevideo; Norby will talk about his latest novel and his autobiography. Call 320-269-7636 to reserve a spot.
Terri Peterson: July 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon, K.K. Berge Gallery, Granite Falls; Peterson will read from her new children's book "Grasshopper Girl."
Pioneer Public TV
The Pioneer Public Television studio is located at One Pioneer Drive in Granite Falls. For more information call 1-800-726-3178 or email yourtv@pioneer.org .
"Compass": 9 p.m. Thursday and repeats at 12:30 p.m. Sunday; Pioneer's General Manager Les Heen will discuss archaeology in Minnesota with former Minnesota state archaeologist Scott Anfinson and Rebecca Dean, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Minnesota in Morris. Originally from Benson, Anfinson was charged with overseeing 3,000 pioneer cemeteries and 12,000 American Indian burial mounds.
"Grassland Jam": 7 p.m. Saturday and repeats at noon Monday; Henhouse Prowlers band from the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival held August 2018 in Richmond.
"Curious George": Pioneer is organizing three events for kids to meet and have pictures taken with Curious George. On June 22 Curious George will be at the Granite Falls Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. and he will be featured in the Granite Falls Western Fest Parade at 1 p.m. On June 25 Curious George will be at the Willmar Stingers baseball game as part of "Dr. Seuss Night" at the Bill Taunton Stadium in Willmar at 5:30 p.m. Free tickets to the game are available by calling 1-800-726-3178.
