The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, Purple Rain is based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn, and features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, music and lyrics by Prince and direction by Tony Award-nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.
For 165 years the Dodge County Free Fair has been bringing education, entertainment, and food to all who attend. Come visit the 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Exhibits, enjoy all of our different food and commercial vendors, and witness the array of music entertainment and Grandstand events. All is a must see!
Start the day with a free holiday movie for the kids at 9 a.m.
Enjoy finding unique Christmas gifts while enjoying special music and holiday treats at the retail shoppes. Bring the kids at 3:00 for a horse drawn wagon ride and to see Santa arrive by firetruck! Enjoy a warm fire, cocoa and cookies! The mayor lights the Christmas tree at 5 p.m. to culminate the event!
Cook County is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights, the Milky Way, and the wonders of the northern night sky. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 15 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! And at over a million acres, it is the largest.
Help us to celebrate our world-class dark sky at the 8th Annual Dark Sky Festival, December 11-13, 2025.
During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time?
Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival! This premier annual event is a weekend of family fun with free activities for all ages! We've got all the favorite events, including the Art & Craft Fairs, Chili Cook-off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Cider & Candlelight Tour, Knights of Columbus Corn-Hole Tournament, and Crosslake Ace Hardware's Street Dance to make this a weekend jam packed full of fun!
Join us in New Ulm for Crazy Days 2025, happening from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. This annual event transforms the downtown area into a vibrant marketplace, featuring sidewalk sales with exclusive discounts and promotions from local businesses. Participating retailers throughout the city will offer special deals, making it the perfect time to shop for everything from clothing and home decor to unique gifts and treats.?
Meditative and minimalist. Cellist and visionary Abel
Selaocoe leads a program anchored by the spirit of Joan of Arc, exploring the
intersection of spirituality, vision and resilience across centuries.
Browse the Community Garage Sale, then enjoy sandwiches served up to benefit the Longville Firemen, available till they're gone, and pie, whole or by the slice, sold by the Longville Chamber of Commerce.
Also Arts/Crafts/Music Outdoor Show at the Historical Building, sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance.
Old-fashioned town lighting celebration with bonfire, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot chocolate and hotdogs, Christmas carols, and the official lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa stops by to visit with the children. And it's all free!
3-4:30 pm -- Free photos with Santa sponsored by Longville Area Women of Today at Patricks.
4-6 pm -- Official Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Main Street with snacks and Christmas carols sponsored by the Longville Chamber of Commerce
