The Historic Paramount Theatre will host two concerts this weekend. Minneapolis-based Americana-folk band Rogue Valley will take the stage Saturday. The The MacPhail Spotlight Revue will present  “Flirting with Sondheim” on Sunday.

Rogue Valley’s performance will be the culmination of a week spent in Austin, which began with a songwriting workshop at the Austin Public Library.

“They’ve received support from the Minnesota State Arts Board to do a tour with school residencies,” said Austin Area Commission for the Arts Director Laura Helle.

Members of Rogue Valley worked with student at Riverland Community College, Austin High School, Ellis Middle School and the MacPhail Center for Music-Austin, according to Helle.

Ensembles from those schools will play a song with the band during Saturday’s performance.

The performance is 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door for adults and $10 in advance of $15 at the door for students.

The MacPhail Spotlight Revue will follow up on Sunday at the Paramount by presenting scenes and songs written by musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim. Soprano Andrea Leap, mezzo Ivory Doublette, baritone Tom Speckhard and tenors Joey Clark and Dennis Peterson will be  perform In “Flirting with Sondheim.” They will be backed by musical ensemble Timothy De Prey on piano, Matt McIntyre on bass and Erik Schee on drums.

Works will be included from “West Side Story,” “Company,” “Into the Woods” and “Little Night Music.”

The performance will be from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at the Paramount Theatre.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for seniors and youth. MacPhail students get in free with a ticket voucher that must be obtained through the Austin Student Services office.

Paint the Town Pink reaches final weekend

Paint the Town Pink may be winding down, but there are still opportunities to raise funds this weekend:

Friday, Feb. 9

• Paint the Town Pink Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home Federal Savings Bank. Home Federal will match total donations to Paint the Town Pink given by vendors, up to $200. Some vendors include Scentsy, 31, Soaps by Dawn, Norwex, Pampered Chef, House of Hattie and many more.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Family Art Studio – Paint the Town Pink Projects, 1-3 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Jenelle Cummings. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Paint the Rink Pink! – Austin Bruins vs. Minnesota Magicians, 7-10 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Game will also include a cancer research fundraising auction and performances. For more information, call 507-434-4978.

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Mower County Paint the Town Pink Masters Golf Challenge, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds. This brand new event offers nine holes of golf in the snow. The fee is $20 for a four-person team, $10 for a two-person team and $4 for kids 15 and under. To register, call, 1-507-438-1021

• Smashing Cancer Demolition Derby, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Annual fundraiser as part of Paint the Town Pink. For more information, go to www.hi.umn.edu/pttp or call 507-460-0259.

Schedule of Events

• Austin Community Playgroup – Love Socks for Valentines, 10-11:30 a.m. at Austin Congregational UCC. Please bring an old sock or two. Come and meet other parents, caregivers, and children in an informal, friendly, and fun environment. Please bring your own snacks. All dates are subject to cancellation for church needs – notice will be sent out as soon as possible. For more information, call Sheila at 507-399-1924, or go to https://www.facebook.com/austincongoucc/?fref=ts.

• Second Floor Art Galley Show – Julie Fakler and Ian Hanson, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Gallery show featuring the work of painter Julie Fakler and photographer Ian Hanson. Free admission. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Second Floor Art Galley Show – Julie Fakler and Ian Hanson, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Gallery show featuring the work of painter Julie Fakler and photographer Ian Hanson. Free admission. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Rings, Rings, Rings, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Using Precious Metal Clay (clay composed of silver particles, water and an organic binder) students create the ring of their dreams. No hammering, sawing or soldering. The final rings are all 99.9 percent pure silver and called “fine silver.” Students who have previously taken the class may enjoy making sculptural rings. This takes ring design to the next level of difficulty and is an exciting option for the advanced student. Cost is $90 – everything is supplied by the instructor for this class; just bring a lunch and creativity. You will go home with a finished ring. For more information or to register, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• Book Art for Kids, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Austin Public Library. For kids Pre-K (with an adult) through first grade. Make an animal shaped book with only one sheet of paper. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

• Saturday Science Experience – Collecting Data: Write it Down!, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Austin Public Library. Learn about the scientific method and do an experiment. For parents and their child/children. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

 

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Public Skate, 2:45-4 p.m. at Packer Arena. $4 to skate and $1 to rent skates. For more information, call 507-433-1881.