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An Andy & Bing Christmas – it’s coming to town on December 16

How many Super Bowl players turn into Andy Williams at Christmas? If you answered just one — Ben Utecht, the former Super Bowl winner with the Indianapolis Colts and University of Minnesota football star, Hastings native, author and professional singer — Santa’s got something sweet for your stocking!

Utecht, rockin’ Twin Cities soul man and impresario Mick Sterling and Twin Cities vocalist Cate Fierro have created the most nostalgic of any Holiday shows again this year with their “An Andy and Bing Christmas” concert featuring a 17-piece orchestra/band.  The renowned singers faithfully celebrate and re-create the perfect classic Christmas albums of Andy Williams and Bing Crosby.  For many Baby Boomers raised on Andy and Bing albums at Christmas, the familiarity will be heart-warming. For others hearing these beloved songs live for perhaps the first time in their lives, it will be a refreshing discovery and a new tradition.

They will be bringing the show to Dawson this weekend:

Saturday, December 16 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $25 Adults $10 Students

Included in the show are Bing and Andy Christmas classics such as THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN, WHITE CHRISTMAS, IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS IN KILARNEY. This 27-song Christmas celebration are delivered and performed in a beautiful, remarkable and memorable way. But Ben’s remarkable back story is also worth sharing and equally as memorable.

Since the holidays are a time of giving,  Andy and Bing audience members will have the opportunity to support the non-profit sponsor of the show, The 30 Days Foundation, which assists Minnesota families in real-life financial crisis with a one- time financial grant that is made payable only to the service provider.  Since 2011, 30-Days has assisted over 70,000 families.

Christmas on Copper Street – Dec 10 in Dawson Minnesota

Christmas is coming and we have a treat for you this week that is going to help you get into the holiday spirit. We are pleased to present Christmas on Copper Street.

The CSB’s popular holiday concert, “Christmas on Copper Street”, celebrates the stories, songs, and sounds of the season. Through the quintet’s original arrangements for brass, you’ll revisit music from favorite childhood movies and TV specials like The Grinch, The Nutcracker, Frozen, and A Charlie Brown Christmas.

The quintet will also perform traditional carols and songs like Jingle Bells, Carol of the Bells, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with unique touches that always get audience members singing along and tapping their toes. Not only are the members of the ensemble virtuoso musicians on their brass instruments, but they also perform on piano, guitar, and percussion.

They are playing on December 10 at 4 pm

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students

Rogue Valley is Coming to Dawson Oct 14!

We’re excited to have Rogue Valley, Minnesota-based Americana Rock Band coming to Dawson on October 14. They are a popular band in the Cities that travels nationally. We wanted to share a sneak preview of the band – including Chris Koza with a video of The Wolves and the Ravens, their music that was chosen for part of the soundtrack of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”

Sat., Oct. 14, 2017 – 7:30pm

$15 Adults $5 Students

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Sneak Preview Wild Goose Chase Cloggers before Saturday Show

We are so excited to have the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers coming here on Saturday! (Tickets still available.) We wanted to share a sneak preview of what we’ll be enjoying!

Details:

Sat., Sept. 30, 2017 – 7:30pm
$15 Adults $5 Students
Meander Weekend Concert
Sponsors: Helen Haverberg
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Sponsors:

  • Helen Haverberg
  • Thrivent Financial James Heinrich
  • Dawson Area Chamber

Wild Goose Chase Cloggers – Sep 30

Sat., Sept. 30, 2017 – 7:30pm
$15 Adults $5 Students
Meander Weekend Concert
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Wild Goose Chase Cloggers is keeping traditional Appalachian clogging alive with their concerts and we’re pleased to have them bring lively dance to Dawson. The troupe includes energetic dancers and music of Chicken Sedan. It’s a great show for all ages. So while you’re in Western Minnesota for the annual Meander visual art studio tour, make time for evening entertainment with the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers!

We guarantee it will get your toe tapping!

Sponsors:

  • Helen Haverberg
  • Thrivent Financial James Heinrich
  • Dawson Area Chamber

Rogue Valley, Americana Rock Band – Oct 14

Sat., Oct. 14, 2017 – 7:30pm

$15 Adults $5 Students

Sponsors: AGP, Ralph & Sue Gerbig, Rekow Management LLC

An Americana Rock Band from Minneapolis whose music is rich in tone and texture. Led by Songwriter/Composer Chris Koza, the band has toured regionally and nationally, mainly through the Midwest and West Coast. Their music has found its way onto television series and feature film, including Ben Stiller’s film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

The band will be in Dawson for a week-long residency with students, seniors and the community and this culminating concert on Saturday, October 14.