$25 Adults
$10 Students
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Ben Utecht as Andy Williams and Soul Rocker Mick Sterling as Bing Crosby Team Up with 17-piece orchestra for “an Andy & Bing Christmas” concert.
$25 Adults
$10 Students
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*Rental – Vouchers & Gift Certificates not valid
Ben Utecht as Andy Williams and Soul Rocker Mick Sterling as Bing Crosby Team Up with 17-piece orchestra for “an Andy & Bing Christmas” concert.
$15 Adults $5 Students
Sponsors:
Johnson Memorial Health Services
Pioneer Public Television
Winterfest Weekend Concert
Mary Mack’s endearing, slightly quirky stage presence and musical surprises make her popular with a wide range of people. With her mandolin in hand and off-kilter stories of life as a former polka band leader, music teacher, and all-around confused individual, Mary delivers a one-of-a-kind performance that is sure to make you laugh. Mary’s mandolin sing-alongs have been featured on national radio and television, including appearances on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. After starting her entertainment career in Nashville, Mack currently tours the country in her $400 Dodge Neon with her mandolin in hand. Splitting the rest of her time between Los Angeles and Minneapolis, she shares her totally fun and unique brand of stand-up comedy. It is clear this genuinely one-of-a-kind, funny woman is ready to make you laugh, and may even leave songs stuck in your head after the show has ended.
Friday, April 13, 2018 – 7:00pm
Donation at the door
Sponsors: John & Effie Deno
Whether they’re swinging to the tunes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, making a Brazilian samba come alive, or simply laying down a heavy funk groove, the musicians of the Luther College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Juan Tony Guzmán, are guaranteed to make any space alive with musical energy.
$10 Adults $5 Students
Sponsor: Minnwest Bank
Dawson Community Foundation
Based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by Paul Fleischman, Seedfolks is about an immigrant neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio that is transformed by a community garden.
Actor Sonja Parks embodies the eleven distinct voices of Gibb Street in this enthralling, one-woman production, directed by Peter C. Brosius.
Public show for the community is on Tuesday, May 22 and two student shows on May 23. For more information about student shows, contact us at 320-312-2311.
$15 Adults $5 Students
Sponsor: Peggy Crosby & David Pederson
Kluver Law Office & Mediation Services PLLP
Riverfest Weekend Concert
Singing Patsy Cline’s greatest hits as well as some lesser-known gems, Colleen Ray brings the presence of Patsy Cline into the room, singing her songs with a heartfelt sincerity and skill that is rare, while also talking about Patsy’s life with interesting facts and tidbits. The mood stays light and nostalgic while Colleen spices up the show with her natural charisma and sense of humor.
$35 per person. Ticket includes catered meal and wine with dinner. Cash bar available.
Menu: Stuffed pork chop, baby red potatoes, glazed carrots, salad, bread, dessert, coffee. Proceeds to benefit DBAA programs & operations.
Learn more. Or order tickets online or call 320-312-2311
Looking for an activity for the whole family? We have the ticket! And you can get yours this week.
Sweet Land is a poignant, lyrical celebration of land, love, and the American immigrant experience
Picture back to 1920. Inge Altenberg journeys to America to marry a bachelor farmer, sight unseen. But in the wake of WWI, Inge’s German heritage turns her new neighbors against the match. Under cathedral skies, the determined young immigrant and her stoic farmer fight for their lives, facing their own misgivings and the harshness of an unforgiving land. A lyrical celebration of hard-won independence and a reflection of generations past, Sweet Land reminds us of who we are – and where we came from.
It remains a hot topic today and a great conversation starter for the generations!
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW MN Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
We are so excited about our bonus summer show – Sweet Land performed by the Minnesota History Theatre. Not sure what to expect?
Here’s a sneak preview…
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW MN Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
A poignant, lyrical celebration of land, love and the American immigrant experience
The Ivey Award-winning History Theatre brings its hit production of Sweet Land, the musical to Memorial Auditorium in Dawson on June 17, 2017 at 7:30pm. Follow the story of Inge Altenberg as she journeys to America to marry a bachelor farmer, sight unseen. In the wake of WWI, Inge’s German heritage turns her new neighbors against the match. Under cathedral skies, the determined young immigrant and her stoic farmer fight for their lives, facing their own misgivings and the harshness of an unforgiving land. A lyrical celebration of hard-won independence and a reflection of generations past, Sweet Land, the musical reminds us of who we are – and where we came from.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and a grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30pm
Memorial Auditorium – Dawson
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students
Reserved Seating
We are pleased to open the gates on Monday and Tuesday for two wonderful shows. We have Eric Coble’s The Giver and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet coming to the Memorial Auditorium in Dawson this Monday and Tuesday. The shows are in town especially for student performances but there’s limited room for the general public. Please let us know immediately if you want tickets. 320-312-2311
The Giver
Monday April 24 – 9:30 am
Hamlet
Tuesday April 25 – 9:30 am (2 days after Shakespeare’s birthday!)