Arts calendar published July 28, 2021

Donna Middleton, West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn.
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Jul. 30—Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra

Willmar, July 28, 7 p.m. WEAC, free; The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra presents a light summer concert.

Guy Stevermer

Willmar, July 29, 6 p.m., Whitney Music/Jazz N Java; Guy Stevermer is back featuring "Guy with Guitar." Free, pass-the-hat basket for the musicians.

Sarah Dollerschell & Daughters

Litchfield, July 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central Park, downtown Litchfield; Thriving Thursday music by Sarah Dollerschell & Daughters. www.facebook.com/groups/1686898771377304

Pirates, Guitars and Beach Front Bars

Spicer, July 29, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Pirates, Guitars and Beach Front Bars; rain or shine; bring your own chair. glacialridgewinery.com

Ava Hanson

Spicer, Aug. 1, 4 to 6 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park by Ava Hanson along with a drum circle; bring your own chair. Explorespicer.com

Fabulous Armadillos

Willmar, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. opening act Michael Shynes, 6:30 p.m. Fabulous Armadillos, Robbins Island. "Rockin' Robbins" free concert, food vendors, beverage tent, kids entertainment area, artisan market. Free bus/shuttle service every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. with bus stops at Willmar Civic Center, Kennedy Elementary and Willmar Middle School. Bring a lawn chair. rockinrobbins.com

The Kingery Family

Danube, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Depot Museum park gazebo; Tuesday music by the Kingery Family; bring your own chair.

Other Country Ensemble

Granite Falls, Aug. 5, 1, 5-8 p.m. downtown along the river; Maker's Market music by "Other Country Ensemble" https://www.granitefallsarts.org/makers-market, or https://www.facebook.com/events/1746553962189343/

Sound Garden

Spicer, Aug. 7, noon to 4 p.m., free, outdoors, open house style, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center; temporary sound installation of 50 small, battery-powered remote speakers distributed throughout the park, each playing a different part of the larger piece of music, creating a multi-layered, immersive experience. The sound installation is accompanied live by roving musicians and dancers, "The Free Range Orchestra," which includes acclaimed music and dance artists from the Twin Cities, as well as local participants. Registration link on the PWELC website, http://www.prairiewoodselc.org/

Great Times Band

Willmar, Aug. 5, 6 p.m., Whitney Music/Jazz N Java; Great Times band and the great American sing-along. Free, pass-the-hat basket for the musicians.

Jeff James

Spicer, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Jeff James; rain or shine; bring your own chair. http://glacialridgewinery.com/

Jason Malmgren

Willmar, Aug. 8, 2 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church; Jason Malmgren presents his senior piano recital, along with duets with Emily Malmgren.

Ali Gray's Country

Spicer, Aug. 8, 4 to 6 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park by Ali Gray's Country Jamboree; bring your own chair. https://explorespicer.com/

'A Comedy of Tenors'

Willmar, Aug. 11-13, 16-19, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 15, 4 p.m., Barn Theatre; The Barn Theatre presents "A Comedy of Tenors," adults $20, ages 18 and younger $10; 320-235-9500, on the website www.thebarntheatre.com or at the box office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Tickets go on sale July 20.

John Beck Duo

Litchfield, Aug. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central Park, downtown Litchfield; Thriving Thursday music by the John Beck Duo. www.facebook.com/groups/1686898771377304

Skippen Stones

Spicer, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Skippen Stones; rain or shine; bring your own chair. http://glacialridgewinery.com/

Crow River Junction

Spicer, Aug. 15, 4 to 6 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park by Crow River Junction; bring your own chair.

Great Times Band

Willmar, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Whitney Music/Jazz N Java; Great Times band and the great American sing-along. Free, pass-the-hat basket for the musicians.

The MTVs

Litchfield, Aug. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central Park, downtown Litchfield; Thriving Thursday music by the MTVs; www.facebook.com/groups/1686898771377304

Ava Hanson

Spicer, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m., Glacial Ridge Winery; music by Ava Hanson; rain or shine; bring your own chair. http://glacialridgewinery.com/

Harps Chord

Spicer, Aug. 22, 4 to 6 p.m., Pirrotta Park; Music in the Park by Harps Chord; bring your own chair.