Special Events
Sounds for Summer Concerts at the Old Log Theater - 2010
Russ Peterson’s Big Band — Swing is in the Air
Monday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.
Kick off the new Sounds for Summer concert series with music from the Big Band era featuring 16 of the area’s outstanding musicians and singers. The band will present several new arrangements of your favorite songs. Featured vocalists will be Maud Hixson and Bob Glenn.
Seats: A Musical Revue with Charlie Boone and Roger Erickson
Monday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
SEATS is an original musical revue celebrating the long awaited installation of new seats at the Old Log Theater. The show features the popular broadcasters Charlie Boone and Roger Erickson with a star-studded cast. Come and enjoy Seats in comfortable new seats. (Dinner available for the evening show at 6 p.m. By reservation only. See Dining Page for menu choices and prices.)
Jorja Fleezanis, Violin, with Karl Paulnack, Piano
Tuesday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.
Experience the exhilaration as Jorja Fleezanis, former concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra, presents an evening of great music specially selected for summertime listening. Jorja will be accompanied by the renowned pianist Karl Paulnack.
Monroe Crossing Bluegrass Band
Monday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.
Proclaimed one of the best bluegrass music groups in the midwest, Monroe Crossing plays a blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, gospel and heartfelt originals.
Butch Thompson
Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. One of the country’s top jazz and ragtime pianists, Butch Thompson has been called “the premier player in traditional jazz today” by Jazz Journal International. He appears regularly on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Barbary Coast Dixieland Band
Monday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. The best Dixieland band in the Midwest is made up of six accomplished musicians playing a total of 18 different instruments that will guarantee an evening of great music and fun.
Sopranorama Monday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. This area’s top sopranos, Janis Hardy, Maria Jette and Molly Sue McDonald, perform a wide range of favorite music from show tunes to the classics. The trio will be accompanied by pianist and accordionist Dan Chouinard.
Charles Lazarus Jazz Quintet
Monday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.
A featured trumpeter with the Minnesota Orchestra, Charles Lazarus has expanded his vast talent into the jazz genre with stunning success. The quintet will perform a number of Lazarus’ own compositions as well as traditional jazz themes.
Tonic Sol-fa
Monday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Called the hottest new a cappella group to enter the music scene in years, Tonic Sol-fa presents a high-energy repertoire that includes country, pop, rock and jazz. Contemporary in their choice of material, modern in their vocal presentation, and superb in their musicianship, this group leaves an upbeat impact on all of its audiences.
Medicine Show Music Company
Monday, August 2, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of rapid-fire music, magic, dance and comedy just like America did when the Medicine Show wagon came to town, featuring Scott Crosbie, Bob Andrews and Bill Mooers.
Minnesota Jazz All Stars
Monday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Brunzell leads a group of legendary Minnesota jazz musicians, including Jeanne Arland Peterson, Irv Williams and Percy Hughes, with vocalists Charmin Michelle and Mary Davies.
The Dick Ramberg Five
Monday, August 16, 7:30 p.m.
This group of outstanding jazz musicians is led by clarinetist Dick Ramberg and includes Reuben Ristrom, Steve Pikal, Tom Andrews and Tom Chepokas. The Dick Ramberg Five plays traditional and Dixieland jazz the way it was meant to be played.
Jazz American Style
Monday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Vocalists Lee Engele, Diane Ristrom, Dan Ristrom and Reuben Ristrom will present an evening of hits from the great jazz eras. The band includes Steve Pikal on bass, Dale Mendenhall on sax, Jimmy Hamilton on piano, Nathan Norman on drums and Reuben on guitar and banjo.
Just Friends with Jimmy Martin and Dee Noah
Monday, August 30, 7:30 p.m.
Two dear friends take the stage to bring you cabaret music at its finest. With good humor, Jimmy Martin and Dee Noah present a sparkling program, performed with outstanding musicianship.
All Tickets are $23.00. Order Online or call 952-474-5951 for reservations.
