Northern Lights Ballroom Dance Club sponsors an East Coast swing lesson at 3 p.m., followed by general ballroom dancing from 4 to 6 p.m. today (Sunday) in Playmakers House of Rock, Fargo.
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The Northern Minnesota Square Dancers host a square dance for the American Heart Association from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the Waubun Community Center. There will be a silent auction during the dance. Proceeds go to the AHA. For more info, call 218-734-2269.
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Greg Smith performs his Senior Piano Recital at 2 p.m. today in United Methodist Church, Detroit Lakes. Greg has performed three times in the MMTA Honors Concert at Northrup Auditorium in Minneapolis and will be performing there once again on June 2. Greg is a piano student of Anne Jorgensen.
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The "April Showers Bring May Flowers" Garden Party and Silent Auction will be held today from 6-8 p.m. at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Funds raised from this event support the numerous art education programs offered through the Center. Members, friends and supporters of the Cultural Center donate garden items or spring related artwork and gifts for the silent auction. Food, wine, music and great conversation help fill the Center with fun and excitement as hopeful bidders circle the tables holding the treasures they desire. It's always lively and entertaining and everyone is invited. Call 218-385-3339 for more information.
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The Lakes Area Birding Club meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30 in the Detroit Lakes Public Library. The program features Matt Travis, who will speak on the new upcoming North Country Trail in Becker County. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome.
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"Voices of Men," a one man play working to end men's violence against women, features Ben Atherton-Zeman from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen. To register for the conference, contact Loretta at 218-935-5554 ext. 3232 or Lori at 218-847-8572. Performance includes scenes depicting violence against women. Attendees should be advised to use self-care in deciding whether or not to attend.
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The first 2007 bridge meeting of the Women's Bridge Association is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1 in the Detroit Country Club. For reservations, call Lois at 847-6287.
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The Great American Think-Off question for 2007 is, "Which Should You Trust More --Your Head or Your Heart?" The four finalists will be announced on Tuesday, May 1. Call the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center at 218-385-3339 for more information, or visit www.kulcher.org .
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The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host a theatre performance titled "Plain Hearts" on Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. This two-act play was written by Lance S. Belville and features music and lyrics by Wadena native Eric Peltoniemi. The play's crew is headed by director Gina Ehlers, vocal coach Jennifer Johnson and accompanist Sommer Robles, and features a local cast of Linda Tikkanen, Sue Roche, Diane Ehlers, Latoya Cobb and Cheryl Petersen. Tickets for this performance are $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $5 for students. A baby grand piano was brought in special for the event. Call 218-385-3339 to reserve your seat. The address for the Center is 24 North Main Avenue, New York Mills.
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The Viking Library System bookmobile is at Dent School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Dent Bank from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Richville Post Office from 11:45 a.m. to noon, and Vergas Municipal Building from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3.
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Join Freedom In Christ Ministries for a Freedom Celebration, Friday, May 4, and a Leadership Freedom Day, Saturday, May 5, at Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes. Friday, celebrate with music and testimonies, fellowship over gourmet desserts, and listen to Rich Miller, president and CEO of Freedom in Christ Ministries. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., receive training in helping others experience freedom in Christ. Everyone is welcome. RSVP for tickets($10) by April 29 to 218-847-2266 or lafreeinchrist@lakesnet.net .
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"Bringing the Outside In" is the theme for a free caregivers retreat for those in Becker County May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit. To register by May 3, call Judy Peterson at 844-7140 or 800-939-3046.
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The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host its 2007 Visual Arts Festival through this Saturday, May 5, featuring a juried art competition that includes high school students from around the area. Call 218-385-3339 for more information, or visit www.kulcher.org .
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The Historic Holmes Theatre will celebrate its fifth birthday by presenting one of the biggest names the 837-seat performing arts center has ever hosted. Seventies rock icons "America" will take the stage on Sunday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. Call 218-844-SHOW (7469) for ticket information, or purchase them online at www.dlccc.org .
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The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will feature a High School Regional Art Show, May 8-19. There will be an artists' reception on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 218-385-3339 for more information, or visit www.kulcher.org .
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The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will feature an Adult Regional Art Show, May 22-July 8. An artists' reception is set for Friday, June 1 from 5-7 p.m. Call 218-385-3339 for more information, or visit www.kulcher.org .
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There is open skating in the Freeman Sports Arena, Detroit Lakes, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday when school is in session. It is free to the public, and everyone is welcome.
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Come into Detroit Lakes Library this coming month for Storytime. Children ages 3 through kindergarten are invited to join us on Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for stories and activities. No pre-registration is required, but we ask that groups call ahead of time to ensure adequate supplies. Upcoming themes are "B is for Brontosaurus," May 3 & 5; "B is for Baby," May 10 & 12; "B is for Buzz," May 17 & 19; "B is for Big," May 24 & 26; B is for "Bananas," May 31 & June 2.
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The annual Festival of Birds will take place in Detroit Lakes from May 17-20. With 11 trips into the field to study more than 200 species of birds, an appearance by guest speaker David Allen Sibley and hands-on nature workshops, this event will provide plenty of nature-related activities for the whole family. For more information feel free to contact the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-542-3992 or online at www.visitdetroitlakes.com , under Visitor Info.
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"Jesus Christ Superstar," the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Fargodome on Wednesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range in price from $30 to $50 and can be purchased at the Fargodome box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 701-235-7171.
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Tickets are now on sale for a July 5 concert by rock bands Warrant and Firehouse at Lakeside Tavern in Detroit Lakes. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Lakeside Tavern; this concert is open to those age 21 and above only. Call 847-1891 for more information.
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Adding to their already great lineup, the 10,000 Lakes Festival recently announced that they've added Zappa Plays Zappa, the Tragically Hip and Particle to the bill for the fifth annual event, taking place July 18-21 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. The bill already includes: Bob Weir & RatDog, Trey Anastasio, The Disco Biscuits, Umphrey's McGee, Moe, Keller Williams, Gov't Mule, Little Feat and The Derek Trucks Band. You can get the full line-up, as well as information on obtaining festival tickets, campground reservations and other event details online at www.10KLF.com .
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The Entertainment Calendar appears weekly in the Detroit Lakes Tribune. Submissions, questions and corrections (labeled "Entertainment Calendar") may be sent by fax, 218-847-9409, by mail to Detroit Lakes Newspapers, 511 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 826, Detroit Lakes MN 56502, or by e-mail to Vicki Gerdes at vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com .
