Weekend events...

So... It's definitely July here in the lodging business, and I got a bit behind on this blog. A couple fun things have happened already--Charlie Warner Live Entertainment at Riverside on the Root last night from 5-9, and Potiche Pottery hosted a 21+ event of designing a wine goblet and bottle stopper!

A few things going on already today as well:
Antique tractors are in town! They are out at the ball fiend here in Lanesboro until dark tonight. The 170 tractors stopped here on the Northern Iowa Tractor Ride.

Sidewalk sales are also taking place from 4-8p.m. today! Shops all over downtown Lanesboro will be setting out their wares for sales and summer fun.

Dance at Riverside on the Root tonight! From 9-11:30p.m. the Kozy "Lil" Duo will be playing a wide range of music from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's! The 'dance variety' music will be performed by Jim Kozan and Bob Stephen and will feature the guitar, piano, drums, bass, and vocal harmonies.

Tomorrow, enjoy a beaded jewelry demonstration by Karen Killian and Rhea Lowell at the Lanesboro Arts Center. There is no charge for the 1-4p.m. event.

John Black will also perform at Riverside on the Root from 9-11:30p.m. He is Lanesboro's local musician and will play a variety of folk, rock, and blues.

On Sunday July 18th, enjoy an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, folk, blues, country at the Riverside on the Root; Steve Fessler will be performing from 5-9p.m.

Another 19th Century Day camp will take place on Monday the 19th in Historic Forestville. The cost is only $50 and the event will keep the kids entertained from 10a.m. to 4p.m.!

"We All Scream For Ice Cream!" Paint a set of sundae bowls in the pottery studio of Potiche Pottery! On July 20 from 1-3p.m. those over age 4 are invited to join in the fun. On the 21st, come ready to support the Twins as you create a baseball box along with a stadium sign. Enjoy a tailgate party complete with hotdogs! GO TWINS!

Tuesday the 20th is Community International Night: Join the Lanesboro community as the welcome special guests "Sounds of Hope." Sounds of Hope is a 6-week performing arts camp is Saint Paul, MN for kids age 10 and older. Area churches and the Sons of Norway Lodge will provide a potluck, after which Sounds of Hope will perform in the gazebo. They will also lead families in cultural games and activities for a night of free family fun! Sounds of Hope will also be featured by "Over the Back Fence" on Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30p.m.

A very interesting Art Workshop will be held next Thursday, the 22nd at Sylvan Park. The Lanesboro Arts Center and artist Karl Unnasch invite the public to create an iron sculpture! The iron pour will be held Saturday July 24th and pieces will be ready to pick up the following day. Iron pour artists will be meeting in an open forum Thursday night at the St. Mane Theatre to meet the public and teach about the process of iron pouring.

This week at the Commonweal...
"Enchanted April" will be performed July 16 and 19 at 7:30p.m. and July 17 at 1:30p.m.
"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" will be performed July 15, 17, and 27 at 7:30p.m. and July 18 at 1:30p.m.

Whew..that was a keyboard full! Time to head out and water the flowers-- the weather here has been perfect for any water activities as humidity is 90% and temperature is 90 degrees, so you should visit soon!