Arts Calendar
To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
Call for Artists
The 18th annual Eagan Art Festival is now accepting artist applications for World Art Celebration to be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24. Applications can be completed online or on paper and must be postmarked by April 2. Find it all at www.eaganartfestival.org or email artfest@weston.borman.com with questions.
Comedy
Dwayne Gill with special guest Matt McClowery at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets: $13.
Dennis Carney and his All-Star Comedy Troupe, with special guest PizPor the Magician, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Casa Nostra Ristorante Italiano & Bar, 20198 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. This free show is rated PG-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
Velvet Tones, a senior adult community chorus, will present its annual Spring Festival of Music at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Eastview High School, 6200 W. 140th St., Apple Valley. Free. Information: (952) 432-1081, www.velvettones.org or Velvettones@gmail.com.
Ditch Lilies will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Celts Pub & Grill, downtown Rosemount. Free. Information: www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com under the “Family Night” link.
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.
Chamber Music Coffee Concert featuring The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 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.
U.S. Navy Band concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free, but tickets are required. Information: (952) 895-4680.
Glen Campbell’s “Goodbye Tour” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake. Tickets go on sale at noon March 3. Prices are $32 and $39. Information: (952) 445-9000 or mysticlake.com.
Exhibits
An exhibit of oil paintings by artist Holly Stone is on display through April 17 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640.
Film
The Shamrock Film Festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Information: www.shamrockfilmfest.com.
Theater
The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “Almost, Maine” at 7:30 p.m. 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.
The Prior Lake Players will present “Fiddler on the Roof” March 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31 at 7 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake. Ticket prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $8 for children age 12 and under. Information: www.plplayers.org.
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.
