NICHOLAS LANIER was a true Renaissance man—singer, songwriter, lute player, painter, and first to hold the title of Master of the King’s Musick. He brought the newest sounds of Europe to 17th-century England, reshaping its musical language for generations. Now his story comes full circle in performances by his many-times-great grandson, LAMF artistic director JOHN TAYLOR WARD.
NICHOLAS LANIER was a true Renaissance man—singer, songwriter, lute player, painter, and first to hold the title of Master of the King’s Musick. He brought the newest sounds of Europe to 17th-century England, reshaping its musical language for generations. Now his story comes full circle in performances by his many-times-great grandson, LAMF artistic director JOHN TAYLOR WARD.
Where torch songs flicker and phantoms sing.
Where torch songs flicker and phantoms sing.
Where torch songs flicker and phantoms sing.
From north to south, the 49-mile Heartland State Trail connects Cass Lake to Park Rapids, with Walker being just about the halfway point. The multi-use trail is one of the earliest rail-to-trail projects in the country, which accounts for its paved and lightly graded nature.
Twin Cities Fear Fest is a new haunted attraction coming to Mall of America in Fall 2025. Guests will encounter detailed sets, dozens of live scare actors, and special effects that create an intense, atmospheric experience. This indoor event will turn the nation’s largest mall into a Halloween destination for thrill-seekers across the Twin Cities. With multiple themed areas to explore, every corner will bring a new scare!
The Winter Ball is our primary annual fundraising event, an inspirational evening where you will see our mission in action firsthand! You'll also enjoy the opportunity to meet a few of our wish kids and their families as they share the impact of our wishes, scholarships, and memorials from their own experience. This is not a run-of-the-mill gala full of back-to-back speeches and videos - our goal is to focus on our kids and their stories of hope, joy, and wishes fulfilled.
Bring your love out to the beautiful, Victorian setting of the Heart of the City Music Factory and enjoy an elegant dinner and dessert followed by a concert of romantic music by Dan and Sandy Adler!
Tickets are $45.00 per person. Event requires pre-registration. There will be no sales at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Gala begins at 7:00pm.
The Music Factory is located on the 2nd floor of the historic Old Milk Factory on the Rum River which is a non-handicapped accessible building and there are some stairs to climb
Join us for an interactive murder mystery dinner show while you uncover secrets, sip on intrigue, and savor every bite of a fabulous 3-course meal!
Don't miss this very special night when Winehaven Winery is transformed into the Barstool Saloon—a dive bar with a colorful past, a cast of rowdy regulars, and more secrets than bottles of beer!
Pull up a chair, sip some wine (or beer), and dive into a deliciously twisted tale. With scandal, million-dollar pull tabs, and tubthumping tarantella toxin on the table—no one leaves without pointing fingers.
