Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
Lightsabers, fire-breathing monsters, sandworms, flocks of birds, and squishy body parts! How are these sound effects created for radio, podcasts, and films, and how do they help tell the story? Taught by sound designer and composer Katharine Horowitz, course participants will learn about the history and art of foley: the creation or reproduction of sound effects.
Join us for our upcoming Hinckley Open: Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament and register your team of four for a day of fun, networking, and competition! The registration fee is $500 per team, which includes two golf carts for convenient mobility on the course and boxed lunches for all team members. Gather your friends, colleagues, or fellow golf enthusiasts, and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a memorable day on the greens. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
In the spirit of our robust annual roundup, here is a breakdown of the best Minnesota events this summer.
BE a Viking at Viking Fest Minnesota!Step into the world of the Northmen at Viking Fest Minnesota, the country's largest Viking festival, where YOU don’t just watch history—you become a part of it. Where a warrior can BE a Viking. Where a family can BE a Viking. Where YOU can BE a Viking!Join us October 4-5 & October 11-12, 2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, just 30 minutes from Minneapolis/St.
While Forestville, Minnesota was a successful town early in its history it ultimately failed for a variety of reasons and became the ghost town that we tell the story of today. Even though this town didn't work there are plenty of places around Forestville that were founded around the same time that survived and are thriving. To explore the success of those communities we've invited presenters to speak at Forestville and answer 3 questions:
For the second time, Dove award-winning, singer/songwriter, guitarist and recording artist Wayne Watson is coming to the Music Factory!
Tickets are $40.00 in advance and $45.00 at the door. Seating is general admission and doors open at 6:30 PM. Concessions will be available for sale during the concert.
Three-time Grammy® Award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, unite for a very special collection of new blues songs that the two artists wrote and recorded together, and will perform at Mayo Civic Center August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for A Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Bobby Rush go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013.
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