HISTORIC HOLMES THEATRE

'The Latehomecomer' to be presented on Holmes Theatre stage Tuesday night

The show is an adaptation of Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang's memoir of her family's immigration story.

Holmes Theatre to start 2023 with a party: Fabulous Armadillos 'Party Band' coming to town for Jan. 19 show

The first show of 2023 at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre is a Thursday, Jan. 19 performance by one of the lakes area's favorite party bands, the Fabulous Armadillos.

January 10, 2023 07:00 AM

Arts and Entertainment

Medora Christmas show closes out 2022 holiday season at Holmes Theatre

The touring holiday show, "Medora Christmas Memories," closed out the holiday season at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with 350 people in attendance.

December 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Holiday hoopla: Detroit Lakes is the place to be this week, and through the holiday season

From the launch of First Lutheran Church's Advent Mini-Concerts on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to the Holiday Gala at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge this Sunday, Dec. 4, Christmas cheer abounds in the lakes area this week. Here's a sneak peek at some of the holiday hoopla on tap through the weekend.

November 29, 2022 07:00 AM

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What is a 'convivium'? West Central Initiative holds fall gathering in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES — What, pray tell, is a 'convivium'?

November 18, 2022 08:30 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Art show, high school musical and more: Detroit Lakes has a busy, snowy weekend

DETROIT LAKES — Despite the snow that made travel around the lakes area a bit more challenging this weekend, there was plenty to see and do in Detroit Lakes.

November 15, 2022 09:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Movie musicals of 20th, 21st centuries to be covered in Holmes Theatre's 'Hollywood Songbook'

A new musical tribute show, featuring the songs of Hollywood's movie musicals from the 20th and 21st centuries, will be presented on the stage of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre this Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

November 14, 2022 05:00 PM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Detroit Lakes' Festival of Trees is back! LCRC fundraiser set for Nov. 18 at Holmes Ballroom

Thirteen uniquely decorated trees, each sponsored by a local business and/or designer, will be on display during the event, with attendees having an opportunity to bid on them via live auction. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and tickets are on sale at LCRC's offices in Detroit Lakes, by phone at 218-847-8572, or online at lakescrisis.com.

November 12, 2022 07:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

America's iconic female singers to be honored at Nov. 11 tribute show, 'Wild Angels'

A trio of Minnesota musicians — Mary Jane Alm, Pamela McNeill and Aimee Lee — will be presenting "Wild Angels: The Women of Rock, Pop and Country," on stage at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre this Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

November 05, 2022 09:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Lonestar coming to Detroit Lakes Oct. 1 for performance at Holmes Theatre

Country music superstars Lonestar will perform live on the stage of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

September 24, 2022 07:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Actors wanted: Auditions set Oct. 2 for Holmes Theatre's 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Local residents who would like to be part of a fun holiday show at the Historic Holmes Theatre are invited to audition for 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' which will be presented at the theater on Dec. 2-3. Auditions will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, starting at 1 p.m., with rehearsals starting Oct. 8. A variety of adult and children's roles are available.

September 23, 2022 11:14 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

Holmes Theatre's 20th season starts Sept. 10 with outdoor concert

Tickets are on sale now for the Historic Holmes Theatre's 20th anniversary season, which starts next month with a Sept. 10 outdoor concert by Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome and concludes on May 20, 2023, with a Doobie Brothers tribute concert, "Takin' it to the Streets."

August 24, 2022 07:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Arts and Entertainment

'Thrill of live performance' drew Holmes Theatre's new executive director to Detroit Lakes

Rustin Lippincott and Elle LaMere started work this month as the Holmes Theatre's new executive director and marketing manager, respectively. Lippincott has already settled in at his new home in Detroit Lakes, while LaMere is living with family in Osage.

August 20, 2022 07:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes