The Hormel Historic Home will host its annual Wedding and Event Showcase from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne while you visit with local businesses throughout the 1871 historic home and Carriage Hall Event Center.

“We have 31 vendors planned in attendance for the Wedding and Event Showcase,” said Amanda Barber, Operations Manager and Wedding Coordinator at the Hormel Historic Home.

The range of businesses include catering, venues, bridal boutiques, dental care provider, travel agents, horse drawn carriages, videography, jewelry, bakeries, photographers, DJs, event planners, health and beauty companies, florists, decorators, bird releases, home improvement, alterations, tuxedos, home and wedding décor.

Barber said that the event is not just for weddings, but any type of special event requiring any of the offered services, such as graduations, retirements, birthdays, reunions and more.

New this year is a vintage wedding dress collection from the Mower County Historical Society, which is on display at the Hormel Historic Home.

Admission is $5 at the door; free for members of the Hormel Historic Home.

For more information, email amanda@hormelhistprichome.org or call 507-433-4243.

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A concert with Root River Jam and Gamblers Daughter

A concert featuring Root River Jam and Gamblers Daughter will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Historic Paramount Theatre.

Root River Jam is a Bluegrass Fusion band based in southeast Minnesota. Their original blend of many styles includes folk, rock, blues, Celtic and jazz improv. Singer/songwriter Dave Wilson writes about his experiences living in southeastern Minnesota.

Gambler’s Daughter is the musical persona and band of Jessa Roquet and blends poetic lyricism with a rich heritage in folk music, heartfelt rock and a touch of soulful blues.  Youa Vang of “City Pages” said, “Roquet’s self-titled EP is full of cut-and-thrust beauty. . . her alluring, full-throated aesthetic could catch even the most cynical listener off-guard.”

Tickets are $14 in advance and $17 at the door. For more information or tickets, call 507-434-0934 or go to www.austinareaarts.org.

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Schedule of Events

Friday

• Mower County Humane Society Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin Vet Clinic. Cats will be spayed or neutered at discounted prices. Spay is $50, neuter is $40. Rabies shots and distemper shots also available at reduced rate of $10. Clinic will run from Jan. 14 though Feb. 28 and is limited to 200 cats. Pet porters are required for each cat for surgery recovery. Call Austin Vet Clinic at 507-433-5225 to make a reservation. Will accept reservations until full.

• Second Floor Art Gallery – MN Black Fine Arts Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Austin is hosting this first ever exhibit of the art of Minnesota artists who identify as Black, African, or African American, in collaboration with Obsidian Arts out of Minneapolis. Free and open to the public. Show goes until March 23. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• “Our Austin, Our America” Photograph Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Follow the story of Austin through the lens of diversity and inclusion in these photos by William Taufic. For more information about the photos, email wtaufic@gmail.com.

Saturday

• Cross Country Ski Lessons, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Classical ski lessons will include instruction for beginners as well as tips for intermediate skiers. Pre-registration is required. Cost – $6 for adults, $1 for children (must be accompanied by adult); includes poles, boots, and skis. For more information or to register, call 507-437-7519 or go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org.

• VEX Robotics Tournament, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Austin High School. Teams from around the state compete against each other with robots performing specialized tasks.

• Second Floor Art Gallery – MN Black Fine Arts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Austin is hosting this first ever exhibit of the art of Minnesota artists who identify as Black, African, or African American, in collaboration with Obsidian Arts out of Minneapolis. Free and open to the public. Show goes until March 23. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• “Our Austin, Our America” Photograph Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Follow the story of Austin through the lens of diversity and inclusion in these photos by William Taufic. For more information about the photos, email wtaufic@gmail.com.

• Tech Programs for Youth – Circuits, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Austin Public Library. Free monthly activity in the Program Room.  For more information, call 507-2391.

• Tech Programs for Youth – Hour of Code, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Free monthly activity in the Program Room.  For more information, call 507-2391.

• Kids’ Studio – Animal Drawing, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Katie Hunerdosse. For kids ages 4 to 14 years old; cost $5. For more information or to sign up, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• Author Visit – Eric Shoars, 1 p.m. at Sweet Reads. Meet Eric Shoars, Ph.D, motivational speaker and author of “Women Under Glass: The Secret Nature of Glass Ceilings and the Steps to Overcome Them.” For more information, call 507-396-8660.

• Music at the Bank – Will Bjorndal, 7:30 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. $5 per person. For more information, call 507-434-0934 or go to www.austinareaarts.org.

Sunday

• All You Can Eat Pancakes, 9 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 91. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, orange juice or milk, and endless pancakes. Tickets $8 at the door. Proceeds go to help veterans in need. For more information, call 507-437-1151.

• “Our Austin, Our America” Photograph Exhibit, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Follow the story of Austin through the lens of diversity and inclusion in these photos by William Taufic. For more information about the photos, email wtaufic@gmail.com.