St. Paul-based musical act Part Time Ex’s will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Austin ArtWorks Center as part of the Music @ The Bank concert series.

Coming from an extensive background of musical influences, Part Time Ex’s features Austin natives Jon Stowell (singer/guitar) and Nick Tobar (guitar). Other members include Ben Greenwald on bass, John Hicks on drums and Ben “B Flat” Hering on trumpet.

Concert goers can expect a wide variety of music, ranging from blues to surf rock, country to heavy metal.

Stowell called their shows “a rollicking and spirited affair,” adding, “Don’t take it from me; come and see for yourself.”

Part Time Ex’s have performed in Austin in the past. They recently released their 4-song self-titled debut EP, which can be downloaded here.

Admission to Saturday’s concert is $5; a cash beer and wine bar available.

For more information, go to www.parttimeexs.com, www.austinareaarts.org, or call 507-434-0934.

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Friday

• Leadership Reads – Read, Discuss, Grow, 7:15-8:15 a.m. at South Central Athlete. Take part in this book club for leaders, meeting every third Friday of the month. November’s book for discussion is “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek – available at Sweet Reads and the Austin Public Library. Complimentary for members of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce; $5 cash per session for non-members. Sponsored by the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce and Mary Holtorf of Leadership Development Resources. For more information, call 507-437-4561.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. Fifteen games to be played. Cost is $12 for a packet.

• “Frozen Jr.,” 7 p.m. at Ellis Middle School. Fall production of the Ellis Middle School Drama Club. Tickets are $5 for adults and students and $3 for ages 5 and under. For more information contact Rhonda Regan at rhond.regan@austin.k12.mn.us.

• Austin Bruins vs. Aberdeen Wings, 7:05 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Tickets available at Hy-Vee, Holiday Inn, Games People Play, Jim’s Marketplace and Riverside Arena. For more information, go to https://www.austinbruins.com.

Saturday

• One Stop Christmas Shoppe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at I.J. Holton Intermediate School. Featuring dozens of crafters and home-based businesses. Great opportunity to find unique items for gifts or yourself. This is an I.J. Holton student fundraiser. For more information, call Annette at 507-438-1548.

• Kids’ Studio – Owl Painting on Canvas, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Krystal Lennie. For kids ages 5-10 years old. Cost: $5. To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• Author Visit – Kathleen Stauffer, 1 p.m. at Sweet Reads. Meet Kathleen Stauffer, author of fiction with suspense, history and scripture. For more information, call 507-396-8660.

• “Frozen Jr.,” 7 p.m. at Ellis Middle School. Fall production of the Ellis Middle School Drama Club. Tickets are $5 for adults and students and $3 for ages 5 and under. For more information contact Rhonda Regan at rhond.regan@austin.k12.mn.us.

• Austin Bruins vs. Aberdeen Wings, 7:05 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Tickets available at Hy-Vee, Holiday Inn, Games People Play, Jim’s Marketplace and Riverside Arena. For more information, go to https://www.austinbruins.com.

Sunday

• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 1:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. Fifteen games to be played. Cost is $12 for a packet.