Out and About: May 6

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Friday, May 7

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Gala 40th Anniversary Concert, also featuring the Prairie Arts Chorale and Southwest Minnesota State University Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, Marshall High School, 400 Tiger Drive, Marshall. Tickets available at the door.

Singles Dance, sponsored by Beginning Experience of Southwest Minnesota as a fundraiser, music by Mylan Ray, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Lyndwood Bar & Grill, Main Street, Lynd.

First Friday Art Walk, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., first Friday of the month through Sept. 3, Olde Town Spirit Lake, 1619 Hill Ave. and 709 16th St., Spirit Lake, Iowa. Phone (712) 336-1077 or (712) 330-6007.

“Hello Dolly!” an exhibit featuring the doll collection of Pipestone native Karla Backlund Myers, opening reception, refreshments served, 4 to 7 p.m., Pipestone County Museum, Pipestone. Exhibit will continue through Aug. 27. For more information, phone (507) 825-2563.

Double Shot, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, 1117 Second Ave., Worthington.

From Forest & Studio, exhibit featuring work by Windom artist Marget Floyd, through Sept. 4, Remick Gallery, Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 Fourth Ave., Windom.

Saturday, May 8

16th annual Wings and Wetlands Festival, with trumpeter swan release, hike and more, beginning at 7:30 a.m., Peterson, Iowa, and other locations. Contact O’Brien County Conservation (712) 295-7200.

Optimist Bike Safety Clinics, for children age 14 and younger, with bicycle registration, minor bicycle repair, free hot dogs and juice and opportunities to win a bicycle, 9 a.m. at Brewster Elementary School, Brewster, and 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s School, Worthington.

Steak Fry, serving 16-ounce T-bone or 12-ounce ribeye, 5 p.m. until gone, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.

Miranda Lambert Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, with special guest Chris Young, 7:30 p.m., Clay County Regional Events Center, Spencer, Iowa. Phone (800) 745-3000.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, sponsored by local businesses, with free cake and ice cream served at 7 p.m., piñata at 7:30 p.m., jalapeno-eating contest at 8:30 p.m., music featuring three bands at 9 p.m., and grito (yelling) contest at 11 p.m., Long Branch Saloon, downtown Worthington.

Upper Midwest Singles Dance, music by Full Gallop, line dancing from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m., dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Hall, Brewster.

Monday, May 10

Spirit of Harmony Chorus, precompetition performance in preparation for the upcoming regional event in Winnipeg, ice cream sundaes served, 7:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, U.S. 71, Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Tuesday, May 11

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

All-School Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Worthington High School gymnasium, Worthington.

Pops Concert, featuring Windom Area High School, 7:30 p.m., Gold Gym, WAHS, Windom.

Thursday, May 13

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. For more information, visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Friday, May 14

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. For more information, visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Home Free Vocal Band, Sheldon Civic Music Association 2009-2010 Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Sheldon High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone Arlyce Oosterhuis (712) 324-5122.

Tulip Festival Parade, with the Spirit of Worthington Trojan Marching Band, 2:15 p.m., Orange City, Iowa.

Saturday, May 15

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. For more information, visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Midwest Comic Book Association Springcon, featuring free programs, autographs, comic art show, costume events, door prizes, super hero vehicles and charity auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., grandstand, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. For more information, go to www.midwestcomicbook.com.

“Bon Appetit!” a funny short opera starring Emily Lodine as Julia Child with guest chefs the Rev. Tom Jennings and Jeff Hartquist and Debra Reid on piano, pre-show and post-show dining at the Coffey Haus, 6:30 p.m., Historic Palace Theater, downtown Luverne. Reserved seating only; phone (507) 283-8294 by May 14.

Nic Stevens, performing contemporary Christian music, 7 p.m., BenLee’s, 212 10th St., Worthington.

Sunday, May 16

Benefit Dinner, serving grilled burgers, baked beans, salads, ice cream and beverages, free-will donation for 10-month-old Leo Chapman-Nesseth, who has a rare form of epilepsy, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Jackson.

Midwest Comic Book Association Springcon, featuring free programs, autographs, comic art show, costume events, door prizes, super hero vehicles and charity auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., grandstand, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. For more information, go to www.midwestcomicbook.com.

Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Solid Rock Motorcycle Rally, bike lineup beginning a 9 a.m., worship service at 10 a.m., bike blessing at 11:45 a.m., also Honor Flight presentation, free hog roast, door prizes and Victory Ride, Solid Rock Assembly, 1730 Diagonal Road, Worthington. For more information, phone 376-5770.

Tuesday, May 18

Worthington High School Choirs Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Worthington High School gymnasium, Worthington.

Thursday, May 20

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Heirloom Preservation Workshop, presented by Bob Herskovitz, outreach conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society, 6:30 p.m., Lakefield Public Library, 410 Main St., Lakefield. For more information or to register, phone (507) 662-5782.

Saturday, May 22

30th Anniversary Horse Ride-a-Thon, for horses with riders and horse-drawn rigs, traveling from the Pipestone County Fairgrounds to New Life Treatment Center in Woodstock, with awards and prizes, 30th anniversary T-shirts and souvenirs for all participants, beginning at 10 a.m., with lunch, awards and prizes at approximately 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact New Life Treatment Center, (507) 777-4321.

May 24

Band Bash! Featuring bands from Worthington High School, Worthington Middle School and Prairie Elementary, 7 p.m., Worthington High School gymnasium, Worthington.

Thursday, May 27

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Saturday, May 29

Car Show & Shine, tour museum of automobile memorabilia, food available, 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with cruise of Lake Okabena at 2:45 p.m., Spomers Classics & Museum, 322 Oxford St., Worthington. Go to www.spomerclassics.com

June 3

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Tonic Sol-Fa, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m., Clay County Regional Events Center Grand Ballroom, Spencer, Iowa. For ticket information, phone 1-800-745-3000, or go to www.ticketmaster.com.

June 6

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

June 8

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

June 10

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

June 17

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

June 20

Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

June 24

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Thursday, July 1

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Thursday, July 8

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

July 13

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

Thursday, July 15

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

July 18

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Thursday, July 22

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Thursday, July 29

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Aug. 1

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Thursday, August 5

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Aug. 10

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

Thursday, August 12

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Aug. 15

Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Sept. 5

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Thursday, August 19

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Thursday, August 26

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Sept. 14

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

Sept. 19

Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Oct. 3

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Oct. 12

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

Oct. 17

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Nov. 9

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

Dec. 14

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

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