Step onto the Ralph Stoppel grounds and be transported to a bygone era! Witness the marvels of yesteryear with thrilling live demonstrations. Check out the steam tractors, threshing of oats or participate in hands-on activities for the whole family like rope making and tinsmithing. There is something for everyone on August 9 & 10, 2025, 9am-4pm thanks to Mechanical History Round Table. John Hardy's food will be available for purchase.
Davina Sowers 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.
The 23rd annual Dances at the Lake Festival—two FREE, open to the public, concerts at the Rose Garden at Lake Harriet. Performances begin at 7:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday evening, July 18th and 19th. The festival features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Garden. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and some snacks and drinks and enjoy!
Space is limited and pre-registration is required at https://dakotahistory.org/events/1077-nov-1-cooking-demonstration-at-leduc
St. Catherine University
2025 One Read For Racial Justice: The Message
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning author and journalist. His books include The Water Dancer and The Message. He is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the Sterling Brown Endowed Chair in the English department at Howard University.
“Ta-Nehisi Coates is the James Baldwin of our era.” – Isabel Wilkerson
Moderated by Angela Davis of MPR News.
TICKETS:
Regular single ticket price: $42
Five Sundays in August means five concerts this year! Join us for our fifth 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.
Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to the Double Down Daredevils play Bluegrass and Americana music with a special emphasis on 2, 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies.
Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.
Join us for our third 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank
Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Relativity the Band's fun and eclectic mix of outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and blazing fiddle.
Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.
Join us for our second 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.
Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Darlene and the Boys brand of traditional country music entertainment.
Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.
Join us for our fourth 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.
Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Crimson Roots' blend of tight harmonies, solid guitar skills and a truly unique ability to arrange music.
Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.
From the people in our lives to the things we use every day we have something or someone to thank for all parts of our life. With a variety of themes and music hand picked and dedicated to or inspired by something or someone! Including their Recreational, Pre-Company and Company dancers and featuring our Annual Company 30-minute ballet performance. At around 2.5 hours long with a 20-minute intermission this highly expressive performance is sure to bring out many emotions!
