Arts calendar published Feb. 7, 2024


Creativity and Cocktails

New London, Feb. 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium will once more present the “Creativity and Cocktails” art series. All materials are provided, and the first beverage is covered in the ticket price. Tickets can be

purchased on the Little Theatre’s website

for $45. People can also email [email protected] to join. The events are open to all 15 years and older.

‘A Bad Year for Tomatoes’

Willmar, Feb. 8-10 and 15-17, 7 p.m., Feb. 11 and 18, 2 p.m.; Barn Theatre; The Barn Theatre presents “A Bad Year for Tomatoes”; adults $25, ages 18 and younger $15; 320-235-9500, online at

www.thebarntheatre.com

or at the box office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Friday.

Jazz Night

New London, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium presents Jazz Night withe the Jason Minke Quartet. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m., and jazz starts at 7; free-will donation.

‘The Lightning Thief’

St. Cloud, Feb. 9-11, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Paramount Center for the Arts; the Paramount Center for the Arts presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” Tickets are $28 for students, $38-$48 for adults and can be purchased online at

paramountarts.org/event/great-theatre-percy-jackson.

Michael Shynes and David Gerald Sutton

Spicer, Feb. 10, 5 to 9:30 p.m., O’Neil’s Event Center; Celebrate Valentine’s / Galentine’s Day with a three-course meal and a concert featuring Michael Shynes and Davis Gerald Sutton. Doors will open at 5 p.m., supper will be served between 5 and 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7. Tickets are $75 and include the meal and show entry; to purchase tickets, please call 320-796-6524.

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Sunday Espresso Matinee

New London, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; Sunday Espresso matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theatre Auditorium and New London Roaming Cinema, showing public domain classic movies; “Camille” (1926) at 11 a.m., “Bed and Sofa” (1927) at 11:35 a.m., “I Lived With You” (1933) at 1 p.m. and “Seven Years bad Luck” at 2:35 p.m.; free-will donation.

The Barricade Boys

St. Cloud, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts; The Paramount Center for the Arts presents The Barricade Boys, a quartet of performers from the West End cast of Les Misérables. A VIP pre-show meet and greet will open at 6:30 p.m. for an additional $20. Tickets are $10 for students, $32-$37 for adults, and may be purchased online at

paramountarts.org/event/the-barricade-boys.

Creativity and Cocktails

New London, Feb. 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium will once more present the “Creativity and Cocktails” art series. All materials are provided, and the first beverage is covered in the ticket price. Tickets can be

purchased on the Little Theatre’s website

for $45. People can also email [email protected] to join. The events are open to all 15 years and older.

Aaron Tippin

St. Cloud, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16, Paramount Center for the Arts; The Paramount Center for the Arts presents country artist Aaron Tippin in concert. Tickets are $10 for students, $30-$34 for adults, and can be purchased online at

paramountarts.org/event/aaron-tippin.

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

New London, Feb. 17, 12:05 a.m. to 1:45 a.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium presents a special showing of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Attendees are invited to come in costume. Tickets start at $5, and may be purchased online at

events.humanitix.com/rocky-horror-picture-show.

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

New London, Feb. 17, 8 to 10 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium presents a special showing of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Attendees are invited to come in costume, and enjoy cocktails served during and after the evening showing. Tickets start at $5, and may be purchased online at

events.humanitix.com/rocky-horror-picture-show.

Sunday Espresso Matinee

New London, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; Sunday Espresso matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theatre Auditorium and New London Roaming Cinema, showing public domain classic movies; free-will donation.

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O’Hagan Orchestra

Glenwood, Feb. 18, 3 to 6 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; the Lakeside Winter Dance Club presents the O’Hagan Orchestra; proof of vaccination required, season membership available,

www.lakesideballroom.org.

A 2 p.m. ballroom dance lesson will precede the dance.

Creativity and Cocktails

New London, Feb. 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium will once more present the “Creativity and Cocktails” art series. All materials are provided, and the first beverage is covered in the ticket price. Tickets can be

purchased on the Little Theatre’s website

for $45. People can also email [email protected] to join. The events are open to all 15 years and older.

Comedy Night

New London, Feb. 23, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; The Little Theatre Auditorium presents three local comics — Trey Charles, Jared L. Loberg and Willy Olguin. For more information, visit

littletheatreauditorium.org.

The Pack Drumline

Morris, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium; the University of Minnesota-Morris presents The Pack Drumline, which performed on Season 17 of America’s Got Talent. General adult admission is $10, senior citizens, UMM students and those under 18 are $5; tickets may be purchased at

z.umn.edu/performing-arts-series.

Sunday Espresso Matinee

New London, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; Sunday Espresso matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theatre Auditorium and New London Roaming Cinema, showing public domain classic movies; free-will donation.

YCCM Central MN Idol

St. Cloud, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts; The Paramount Center for the Arts presents the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota in its annual Central Minnesota Idol competition. Tickets are $15 for students and $35 for adults; purchase tickets online at

paramountarts.org/event/yccm-central-mn-idol.

Winter Warm Up with Disney

Willmar, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., Willmar Community Center; Spotlight Theatre, in conjunction with the Willmar Community Center, presents songs from “Moana” and “The Jungle Book,” as performed by students in grades 1-5.

Sunday Espresso Matinee

New London, March 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Theatre Auditorium; Sunday Espresso matinees are a collaboration between the Little Theatre Auditorium and New London Roaming Cinema, showing public domain classic movies; free-will donation.


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