Arts Calendar
To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
Auditions
Dance auditions for “Wizard of Oz – The Ballet” for intermediate and advanced modern dancers age 14 and older will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Ballet Royale Minnesota, 16233 Kenyon Ave., Suite 100, Lakeville. A mandatory parent meeting for dancers under 18 will be held after the audition. No pre-registration is required. For additional information contact: info@TwinCitiesBallet.org or (952) 452-3163.
Comedy
Johnny Watson with special guest Pudge Fernandez at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets: $13.
Lisa Lampanelli, “The Lovable Comedy Queen of Mean,” 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake. Tickets: $59, (952) 445-9000, mysticlake.com.
Concerts
Chamber Music Coffee Concert featuring The WolfGang, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the arts center or by calling (952) 985-4640.
Foghorn Stringband from Portland, Ore., will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Suggested donation: $15.
Exhibits
“Reoccurring Patterns: from Macro to Micro,” an exhibit of paintings by Northeast Minneapolis artist Eleanor McGough, is open through Feb. 25 at Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Art Gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Exhibit hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call (952) 895-4685 for more information.
Film
The Rosemount Area Arts Council is seeking submissions for The Shamrock Film Festival on March 10. Requested are short films 44 minutes or less in any genre. Deadline is Feb. 27. To submit, go to www.shamrockfilmfest.com.
Theater
Giant Step Theatre will present “Wizard of Oz” at Lakeville North High School at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19; 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17; and 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. Tickets are $6 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., or by phone at (952) 985-4640. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the door for $8.
“Ole and Lena’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be made by calling (952) 985-4640.
The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “Almost, Maine” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25, March 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 and at 2 p.m. March 11 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $20 ($17 for seniors and students) at the box office, by phone at (800) 982-2787) or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Spencers: Theatre of Illusion will bring magic to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in a 7:30 p.m. performance on March 8. Tickets range from $15 to $39 and can be purchased in person at the box office, by calling (800) 982-2787 or at Ticketmaster.com.
Workshops/classes
Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219.
The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521.
Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734.
Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732.
Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644.
Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644.
Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 675-5500.
Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www.savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375.
Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota.
Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.
Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.
Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.
The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.
