Best Bets: Settle in for music and stage fun

Published 10:44 am Thursday, July 10, 2014

Settle in for a relaxing weekend filled with a one man band, a theatrical performance, dreaming and some fun outside activities.

1. One Man Band

12 to 1 p.m., Friday, Mower County Senior Center

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Enjoy a salad luncheon with One Man Band Gary Froiland. Eat chicken salad over shoestrings with a scone, accompanied by the fun and entertaining Gary Froiland, a musician who plays the five-string banjo, guitar, bass, harmonica, dobro and fiddle. Cost for members is $3.50, and for non-members is $4.50. Sign up by calling 507-433-2370 or stopping by the senior center front desk. The event is sponsored in part by St. Mark’s Living.

2. God of Carnage

7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College

A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge, leaving the couples with more than just their principles in tatters. For more information call 507-433-0595 or go to boxoffice@riverland.edu.

3. Spruce Up Austin’s Yard & Garden Tour

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Austin,

This is a self-guided tour of privately-owned yards and gardens in Austin. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 the day of the event. Tickets are available at Berg’s Nursery, Dolan’s Landscape Center, Hardy Geranium and Super Fresh Garden Center. For more information, call 507-437-0855.

4. The Art of Spiritual Dreaming Book Discussion

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Mower County Senior Center, Board Room,

Discover how dreams can help you find more love and happiness. The book will be available. Experience the light and sound of God. Visit www.eckankar-mn.org, or contact Kathryn at 561-376-3764.

5. Windsor Chop Supper

5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Rose Creek City Park

The Rose Creek Fire Department will serve their Windsor Chop Supper on Saturday. Come enjoy great food and good company.