Sharp-edged wit meets madcap farce in this laugh-out-loud comedy from legendary playwright Neil Simon. When the first guests arrive for an anniversary party at the deputy mayor's home, they find their host unconscious, his wife and staff missing, and the duck is still thawing on the counter! Fearing a scandal, his friends attempt a cover-up. But as more partygoers arrive, everyone gets tangled in a web of mayhem, misunderstandings...and rumors!
For the first time, Singer/Songwriter Mitch McVicker, is coming to the Music Factory for the first time to do a special Rich Mullins Tribute Concert!
McVicker’s vocational musical journey began by working with the late, great Rich Mullins. Mitch was Rich’s roommate and the two wrote songs and traveled and performed together.
Mayowood Historic Home is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in medicine and human service.The 23,000-square foot, thirty-eight room home was built in 1910 by Dr. Charlie and Edith Mayo. The home is built of concrete construction, the first of its kind in southeast Minnesota.
Get ready for a day of retro gaming fun as Boom Island Brewing transforms into the ultimate arcade haven! Hosted by Midwest Custom Arcades, join us from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM for an epic Arcade Day that promises a blast from the past and a future filled with prizes! Added bonus: All of the machines are for sale! So if you love playing one, talk to John -- the owner of Midwest Custom Arcades -- and ask about price!
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Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us at Target Field in Minneapolis for an inspiring event full of hope. It is a great way to honor a loved one and connect with a community of others impacted by this disease. Registration is free, and fundraising is encouraged.
The K.K Berge Building is 100 Years Old! Help us celebrate at our Birthday Bash Cocktail Party at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort on April 13 starting at 5 PM. Stop in for a bit or stay the whole evening! Enjoy live music by Ben Lecy and others, birthday cake and appetizers, signature cocktails from 1924, silent auction and more!
Get ready to tee off at the House of Shields golf event! The House of Shields Golf Tournament is an event that brings together golf enthusiasts, community members, and businesses for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy! The House of Shields is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides no-cost housing for active or retired police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state troopers, and their immediate families while receiving medical care at Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN.
In 2025, Minnesota spent $10.07 per capita on public funding for the arts, making us the #1 ranked state in public arts spending.
The 2025 Minnesota Horse Expo held at Canterbury Park will bring together horses from many different breeds in the daily Parade of Breeds, offer educational presentations by horse trainers and other equine professionals, as well as vendor booths with horse/ride/owner related merchandise. Free pony rides too. While at the Minnesota Horse Expo, consider buying a Cirque Ma'Ceo performance ticket for the twice daily big top tent shows. .
Home for the Holidays with Kimberly Brown is an annual holiday concert featuring the unique vocals of Kimberly Brown, and her full holiday band. Kimberly spent 15 years with the Grammy Award Winning Sounds of Blackness, and is bringing her music to Anoka, MN this December. Come and celebrate the season and encounter the Kimberly Brown Experience! This is a Gospel-influenced concert, so get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet. You will hear many genres of holiday music, as well as some holiday classics. Bring your friends and family and make it a night to remember!
