Ruben Studdard

Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard rose to fame as the winner of season two of American Idol. In the years following Idol, Ruben has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful, and the top-selling gospel follow-up, I Need an Angel. He is most well-known for his recording career, which has produced hits including “Flying Without Wings”, “Sorry 2004”, and “Change Me”. Ruben has also segued into television and stage work.

The Rolling Stoners

Fueled by the spirit (and sound) of The Stones… the Rolling Stoners. A Minnesota-based tribute to the greatest rock band of all time: The Rolling Stones. These red-blooded ramblers aren’t just a cover band: they’re a full-blown rock ‘n’ roll experience. Here, this group is fueled by friendship, swagger, and a deep love for the early-era Stones. The Rolling Stoners bring the hits (and deep cuts) to life with indulgent, high-energy performances that pack dance floors and light-up nights.

Rock n Roll Xmas Spectacular

Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn’t even know were holiday classics. You’ll hear Christmas standards like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Jingle Bells, The Little Drummer Boy and many more like you’ve never heard them performed before! Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit better than the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular!

Rochester Rooster's Celebrity Baseball Game

You never know who you might see in uniform at the annual celebrity baseball game. Watch the Hens take on the Chicks in a rivalry that goes back decades and then stay to watch the Roosters take on a team of local celebrities. Fun for the entire family awaits for just two bits (25¢)! There will be concessions available for purchase and entertainment for the whole family: - William Dee log cabin and historic school house will be open - Games/Contests - Face painting - Wagon rides - Chickens

RiverArts

Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts. Join us for cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, Imagination Playground, interactive mural, and more fun for everyone! Opening performances are from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, with headlining performances from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the live music, and engage with community organizations and vendors. Come enjoy the fun!

Rhythm of the River

A vibrant, family-friendly music and arts festival held in the scenic Des Moines River Valley. Enjoy live performances, visual art displays, and community celebration in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere that showcases Jackson as a destination for the arts.

Return of the T

The Jordan Area Historical Society invites the public to join them as they welcome retired Air Force Colonel Jay Pearsall and wife, Debbie when they travel from their home in Williamsburg, Virginia to participate in the Model T International 68th Annual Tour held in Owatonna July 20-25. Jay and Debbie are making a special stop to bring their Model T touring car to the location of its purchase in 1919 at the C.H. Casey Stove Tin Hardware Store in Jordan, current home of Water Street Antique

Restored Prairie Hike

Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated. Learn about the importance of native prairie ecosystems in historic and modern context; includes identification of in-season plant prairie species.

Tours will be led by Sue Wiegrefe, a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Plant Genetics/Botany, with a Master's of Science in Ornamental Horticulture. Sue was an Assistant Professor of Horticulture at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.