RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Watch Party

Get ready to sashay and slay at our RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party, where we'll gag over fierce lip-syncs and fabulous runway looks!
Welcome to the **RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party**! Get ready to sashay, shantay, and slay with fellow drag race fans as we watch the latest episode of the iconic show. Join us Friday's at 6PM at On the RoX. Come dressed in your fiercest drag-inspired outfit and enjoy a night of laughter, drama, and fabulous performances. Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and bring your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent!

Patina

Patina is a violin, whistle, bodhrán, accordion and guitar band that plays mixed Celtic, folk and original music. Patina started in early 2016 as a trio with Mike Watson, Kara Mae Prosen & Sue Lee Ringwelski coming together to play for a wedding. It was so much fun they decided to keep playing together. Since the beginning of Patina they have had up to six band members in the past, at one time or another, who have collaborated with and helped to bring the sound to where it is today.

MN Marine Art Museum: Shelly Mosman: Currents

Minneapolis based photographer Shelly Mosman has evolved her craft from an 18-year career in commercial and wedding photography, to a focus on expressive and imaginative portraiture. Mosman’s work captivates viewers through its bold diversity, weaving together rich influences from European art history with modern pop culture. Her series ranges from raw, black-and-white images, to vibrant, theatrical compositions, each one an exploration of identity, expression, and storytelling.

MN Marine Art Museum: Edward Burtynsky: "Water"

Over the course of five years, Canadian Edward Burtynsky (b. 1955) traveled across the globe, from the Gulf of Mexico to the shore of the Ganges, while weaving together an ambitious representation of water’s ever more fragmented lifecycle. In colorful aerial images, many bordering on the edge of complete abstraction, Burtynsky traces the various roles that water plays in modern life; as a source of healthy ecosystems and energy, as a key element in cultural and religious ritual, and as a rapidly depleting resource.

Live Music: Tim Emmons

Live music with Tim Emmons from 7pm-10pm.

Tim is a singer-songwriter who got his start in the small river town of Winona, MN. He can be found captivating audiences with energetic covers and soul-stirring original hits.

Lantern Light Event

Please join us for a Lantern Light Event at Itasca State Park this holiday weekend! Bundle up and let the glow of candlelight guide you on an enchanting stroll to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Linger by the campfire and listen to the mighty river as it flows across the frozen landscape. The total length of this loop trail is a 1/2 mile. It is a well-defined path with minimal elevation change. The headwaters path is walkable with snow boots, although snowshoes are a fun option when the snow is deep. Dogs on leashes welcome.

Lantern Light Event

Please join us for the annual Lantern Light Event at Itasca State Park! Bundle up to walk, snowshoe, or ski at your leisure as the glow of lanterns and starlight guide your way through towering pines. The total length of this out-and-back trail is 3.5 miles following the South Entrance Road. It is a well-defined path with minimal elevation change. Adjust the distance to suit your fitness level. There will be a campfire crackling at the trailhead to warm-up or roast your favorite campfire snack. Gather inside the Jacob V.

Funny Bachelors: Singles Mixer & Live Dating

Funny Bachelors is the hottest and most chaotic dating event in the twin cities.

Don't worry you don't have to date on stage, you can sit back and enjoy the fun, or you can opt in for a chance to experience this new approach to dating.

This one of a kind show is not just a comedy dating show but somewhat of a social experiment. We have first dates take place on stage while a panel of quick witted, hilarious comedians use observational humor and unexpected punchlines to riff on their first dates.

Dark Sky Festival

Join the city of Ely in the Ely Dark Sky Festival Friday January 10-11. Learn about dark skies and their importance with classes, trivia, dog sledding and hikes; and join partners Starry Skies North in their programs. Take a closer look at the dark skies through telescopes while listening to star stories; watch the acclaimed Northern Nights, Starry Skies screening; and join Starry Skies North president Todd Burlet for a presentation about light pollution and the benefits of embracing astrotourism.

Civil War Roundtable - John Ericsson: Inventor and the Civil War

Civil War Roundtable
John Ericsson: Inventor and the Civil War
Presented by George Romano

Come and learn about this fascinating individual, John Ericsson, considered by many to be the most famous Swedish inventor!Free for Civil War Roundtable members; $3/general admission

The Litchfield Civil War Roundtable meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 at the G.A.R. Hall, 308 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield, MN. All are welcome!