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October 13 - 16, Fergus Falls

Blues, Brews and Nature Views Headline Fergus Falls Legacy Weekend
Fergus Falls will showcase great blues music, a brewer's festival and nature photography classes during its Legacy Weekend October 13-16, 2011. Visitors are invited to experience some or all of these activities – plus others – as the community recognizes the positive impact of the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment.

Thursday, October 13th
Blues: Trent Romens in Concert at A Center for the Arts, Thursday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m. Surrounded by music all his life, Trent Romens started playing guitar at the age of 11. He was performing with some of the Twin Cities' greatest blues and reggae artists by age 13. His greatest influences are the artists that have proven their music to be timeless, the lyrics of Bob Marley and Dylan, the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead, and the scorching guitar grooves of The Allman Brothers Band. Singing and writing his own songs for a little over a year, Trent continues to discover his own unique and powerful sound. Tickets are Adults $12 advance/$14 day of show and students $5 any time. To reserve tickets call 218-736-5453 or visit www.fergusarts.org.

Friday, October 14th
Brews: Plan to attend the Brewers Festival at the VFW from 7-10 p.m., Friday, October 14. The Brewers Fest provides an opportunity to expand your palate by featuring a wide selection of beer and wine. The VFW is an ideal location with plenty of room and great hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information call the Fergus Falls VFW at 218-739-2697. This event is a fundraiser for the OTCHS (www.OTCHS.org).

Saturday, October 15th
Natures Views: A Nature Photography Class will be offered at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC), 8 a.m. – noon. Learn how to photograph everything from nature-scapes to insects. Participants will have hands-on time for the first two hours as Park Ranger Matt Conner teaches nature photography techniques in the field from 8 a.m – 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. – noon, participants will spend time with professional nature photographer Roland Jordahl as he shares stories of with personal photographic journey. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Call 218-998-4481. The class is free. The PWLC is a residential environmental education center with 330 acres of tall-grass prairie and wetlands.

More Activities In Fergus Falls on Legacy Weekend:

• Film premiere of "Fergus Falls Aerosol Art documentary," Thursday at 6 p.m., Kaddatz Gallery. The premiere coincides with the Lake Region Arts Council Legacy-funded aerosol mural at 120 E. Lincoln (from the alley side)! www.kaddatzgalleries.org for more information.
• Central Lakes Trail guided bicycle ride Saturday from 2-4 p.m. This is a short, six mile guided ride perfect for families that will last two hours leaving from DeLagoon Park and turning around just past Swan Lake. Skits and stories will be provided at stops along the trail. There is a limit of 20 participants, with children under 8 required to be pulled by parents. Pre-registration is required by Thursday noon by calling the Fergus Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-726-8959. The tour will be guided by a DNR Area Naturalist.
• The Minnesota Music Coalition's "Caravan du Nord" Concert at A Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. Saturday night. The evening features local group Radio On opening, followed by Alison Scott, then the headlining group The New Standards, Tickets: Adults $15 advance/$16 day of show, Students/Children $5 anytime. For more information call 218-736-5453 or visit www.fergusarts.org.
• Concert at A Center for the Arts featuring guitarist Mark Hanson, Sunday at 4 p.m. Mark Hanson is a composer, arranger, performer, writer and teacher. His awards include a 2005 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for "Pink Guitar: Fingerstyle Guitar Solos of Classic Henry Mancini Melodies." He has presented concerts and workshops around the country for over 20 years. Tickets: Adults $12 advance/$14 day of show children/students $5 any time. For more information call 218-736-5453 or visit www.FergusArts.org.

For more information about Fergus Falls visit www.VisitFergusFalls.com or call 800-726-8959. For other Minnesota Legacy Destinations visit www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/legacy.