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November 24, 2009

Entertainment Calendar

Thursday

Music

Boomtown — DJ

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Friday

The Echos Big Band performance — 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Kato Entertainment Center, $5, 625-7553.

“Holiday By the River” — Activities include horse and trolley rides, chili supper, carolers, fireworks and more, located along the Minnesota River and Highway 169 in North Mankato, free, donations encouraged, 387-1268.

Holiday Open House at Brown County Historical Society — Activities include Renee Wendinger and Pell Johnson book signings, Menzel Village, tree displays, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Brown County Historical Society, free, 507-233-2616.

Homecoming Concert — Classical music performed by Brianna Wegner, 7 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 222 Pfau St., Mankato, free-will donation, items for the food shelf will be accepted, 345-5056.

Patrick “Packy” Mader book signing — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookstore, River Hills Mall, free, 345-3444.

Music

American Legion — Karaoke

Boxcar Bar, Waseca — IV Play

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Karaoke

Mac’s Bar — ’60s, ’70s, ’80s music

Morgan Creek Vineyards — Ben Marti

Pub 500 — The Rain Kings

RedSky Lounge — DJ Brady Bisel

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Wine Cafe — Organic Cowboys, The Minnesota Barking Ducks

Saturday

“A Christmas Carol” — 7:30 p.m., Ted Paul Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Betsy-Tacy houses and gift shop — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 332 & 333 Center St., $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 5-16, free for children younger than 5, gift shop admission free, 345-9777.

Mankato Area Rock Hall of Fame Party — Featuring music by Judd, City Mouse, The Gestures, The Murphy Brothers Band and The Paul Durenberger Band, 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Verizon Wireless Center, $10 at the door, bring food shelf items for chances in a drawing for band merchandise, 389-3000.

“To Drive the Cold Winter Away” concert — Presented by harpist Amy Kortuem, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 220 East Hickory St., $15, 387-2564.

Music

American Legion — Karaoke

American Legion, Le Center — Gary Tyson and the Little City AllStars

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Karaoke

Mac’s Bar — Karaoke/DJ

RedSky Lounge — DJ Brady Bisel

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Spinners — Karaoke

Wine Cafe — Cash Wrains

Sunday

“A Christmas Carol” — 2 p.m., Ted Paul Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir concert — 10:15 a.m., First Baptist Church of Lake Crystal, free, 507-726-2529.

Playhouse Disney Live! — 1:30 p.m., Verizon Wireless Center, various reserved seats priced at $43, $27, $23 and $17, 389-3000.

Music

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Monday

Music

Boomtown — Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Tuesday

Jazz Groups performance — 7:30 p.m., Halling Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Minnesota State University, $9 general admission, $6 for students K-12, children and MSU students with valid MavCard, 389-5549.

Library storytime — 10:30 a.m., Blue Earth County Library, free, 304-4001.

“Riverblenders” Male Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal and Guest Night — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Loyola High School choir room, 145 Good Counsel Drive, free, 327-0682.

Music

Boomtown — DJ

Pub 500 — Open Mic

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Wednesday

“The Rocky Horror Show” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $9 general admission, $8 for senior citizens, youth younger than 16 and groups of 15 people or more, $7 for MSU students with valid MavCard, 389-6661.

Music

Midtown Tavern — Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Sugar Room — Open Mic Night



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