A&E Calendar: Highlights of Local Entertainment

Thursday, July 22

Welcome to Car & Bike Night! Join the fun from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion parking lot in downtown Litchfield. Everyone is invited to enjoy classic cars and motorcycles. There’s a weekly People’s Choice Award and giveaways too. For more details, call the Legion at 320-693-9074.

Classic Car Cruise-In will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., located at 900 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. Sponsored by the Saturday Night Cruisers Car Club of Hutchinson and 3BC, this event promises a great evening. For inquiries, call 320-455-4999.

Catch Local Figure Skaters performing at their Summer Exhibition Show at 6:30 p.m. in Burich Arena, 950 Harrington St. S.W., Hutchinson. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, contact Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education at 320-587-2975.

Litchfield’s Thriving Thursday Concert features live music by Matthew Lease performing easy listening songs from the 1970s from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more details, visit downtownlitchfield.org.

Free Swim will be available from 5-8 p.m. at the Hutchinson Aquatic Center, located at 900 Harrington St. S.W. For information, call Common Cup Ministry at 320-587-2213.

THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 22-25

Enjoy the Litchfield Community Theatre production of “The Sound of Music.” Performances occur at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bernie Aaker Auditorium, 114 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield. Ticket prices are $15 for lower level reserved and $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com or by calling 320-693-2354.

Friday, July 23

FungusAmongus Players will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at 5:30 p.m. outdoors at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the performance. For further details, visit fungusamongusplayers.org.

2B Continued presents Park ‘N Watch movie night featuring “Shrek” at 9:30 p.m. in Lester Prairie. Cars should park on Second Avenue South near Pine Street South. Gates open at 9 p.m. This is a free family event. For more information, please visit 2bcontinued.org.

Friday and Saturday, July 23-24

It’s Brownton Days! Friday: Experience live looping by Jeff James from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Brownton Bar & Grill. Proceeds from the beer tent will support the Brownton Fire Department. Saturday: Schedule includes magician Kevin Saline at noon, live music by Bill Litzau & Open Highway Acoustic Duo from 1-4 p.m., kids’ carnival games and bingo, craft show, face painting, and food trucks; the Saturday Night Cruisers Car Show runs from noon to 4 p.m.; street dance featuring the Full Throttle Band is from 8 p.m. to midnight. For further details, check out Brownton Days on Facebook.

Friday through Sunday, July 23-25

Don’t miss the 30th annual Orange Spectacular at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. This three-day event celebrates everything Allis-Chalmers, including field demonstrations, a swap meet, tractor rides, a parade, and a tractor pull. Free parking and admission! For further details, visit orangespectacular.com.

Saturday, July 24

Party in the Park runs from 2-6 p.m. at Library Square, offering a free family event complete with a bouncy house, hot dogs, water, chips, and giveaways. Local emergency services will exhibit vehicles for kids to explore. For more details, call 763-222-9648 or email [email protected].

Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25

Visit the Minnesota Pottery Festival at Masonic/West River Park, 1003 Les Kouba Parkway N.W., Hutchinson. Open hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. This festival highlights 35 potters from around the country, pottery Olympics, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for kids. Admission is free. For inquiries, call Clay Coyote at 320-587-2599 or visit mnpotteryfestival.com.

Live music by Derelict Trio will be featured from 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Millner Heritage Winery & Cidery, 32025 State Highway 15, Kimball. For more information, call 320-398-2081.

Sunday, July 25

Jomas Hill Vineyard and Winery, 67755 205th St., Darwin, will host a performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” by the FungusAmong Players at 2 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring chairs to enjoy the show. Admission is free with donations appreciated. For more details, contact the winery at 320-212-6144.

Live music by Mark Allen Jensen will be on stage from 2-5 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. For more details, visit crowriverwinery.com.

Sunday through Wednesday, July 25-28

Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School will run from 6-8:15 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday at St. John's Church, 13372 Nature Ave., Hutchinson. This event is free for children aged 3 and older. For further information, email June Knick at [email protected].

Tuesday, July 27

The FungusAmongus Players will stage “The Taming of the Shrew” at 6 p.m. outdoors at the Dassel History Center, 901 First St. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Guests should bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, call the history center at 320-275-3077.

Free Swim is available from 6-8 p.m. at the Glencoe Aquatic Center, 200 Desoto Ave. N. For more information, contact Common Cup Ministry at 320-587-2213.

Wednesday, July 28

Piano and Organ Duet featuring Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon and Brandon Begnaud will be part of the Noon Concert Series at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. After the free concert, a salad luncheon will be served in the Peace Center, with a suggested donation of $8. For more information, contact the church office at 320-587-3031.

Glencoe’s Music in the Park series features a meal from 6-7 p.m. followed by live music by Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers. For further details, call Janet Hall at 320-455-7927.

Winsted Arts Council hosts Wednesdays in the Park with live music starting at 7 p.m. at Mill Reserve Park. Attendees are invited to bring a chair and reconnect with friends and neighbors. For more information, visit facebook.com/WinstedArtsCouncilMN.

Calling All Runners! The Hutchinson Community Running Group meets at 7 p.m. at Library Square to run a 3-mile loop around Hutchinson. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Originally Published: July 21, 2021 at 1:00 AM CDT

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