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The Trembling Wilburys — November 10

The Trembling Wilburys will shake things up at  Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, November 10, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling Crossings at Carnegie at (507) 732-7616.

Paying tribute to The Traveling Wilburys – a collaboration of stars George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn – The Trembling Wilburys are anything but nervous when they’re onstage playing the biggest hits and deep cuts of the all-star band.

The Traveling Wilburys formed in 1988 after a casual collaboration to fill a B-side single release for George Harrison. They sounded so good they formed the group and released a Grammy-winning album. Their hits include “End of the Line” and “Handle with Care.”

The group's name derived from the nickname for faulty recording equipment that caused Harrison to joke, “We'll bury 'em in the mix.” They initially considered The Trembling Wilburys, then chose Traveling instead. The new Trembling Wilburys have a different story, though.

Muggsy Lauer of Collective Unconscious and the George Mauer Group; Grant F. Haake and John Tetrault, both of The Revolution 5; Mark “Hazzy” Hasbrouk of Blimp and Strns Co. Pachanga Society; Jeff Lee of The Receders and Nelson Lee; Karl Van Beckum of Monday Night Jazz; and Mike Anderson of Monday Night Jazz and Collective Unconscious Pet Sounds make up The Trembling Wilburys, though for the performance they’ve all assumed half-brother personas.

Here's the story:
The Wilbury clan was a group of traveling musicians, minstrels, if you will, who, with the advent of radio and “popular music” began to die out. The last known survivor of the Wilbury clan, Charles Truscott Wilbury, Sr., refused to go quietly into the night. Continuing in his people’s proud tradition, Charlie Wilbury Sr has traveled the world for decades bringing joy and music wherever he travels, and leaving… offspring. Striking out to pay homage to their older brothers, the St. Cloud musicians found themselves a bit nervous, as The Traveling Wilburys cast quite a large shadow. Thus were born The Trembling Wilburys.

The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline — November 3

Fans of that early Nashville sound won’t want to miss “The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline” at Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, November 3. The 7:30 pm show, sponsored by Crossings, features Cassie and the Bobs performing Cline’s music with impressive authenticity. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling Crossings at Carnegie at (507) 732-7616.

Cassie Wiesner’s powerful portrayal of Patsy Cline takes audiences on a trip down memory lane as she sings “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and many more of the songs that made Cline famous. No one comes closer to sounding like Cline than Wiesner, and the Bobs are a full group of accomplished musicians, dedicated to sounding as true-to-the-spirit of the original recordings as possible.

Cline was admired as a headline performer and pioneer of the 1960s Nashville Sound. She had attained great success when she died in a private plane crash on March 5, 1963, at the age of 30. She remains a major influence for many singers and is one of the most acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. She was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame – the first female soloist to receive that honor.

In addition to Wiesner, the Bobs feature many talented musicians, including current or former members of bands like Silverado, Oh Aces, The Salty Dogs, Skilly and Duff, Patty and the Pinetones, The Waybacks and Little Henry.

Cassie and the Bobs have been touring Minnesota and eastern South Dakota for more than three years and have gathered rave reviews wherever they play. The group continues to draw hundreds of people to their performances, a testimony to the quality of their show and the enduring popularity of Patsy Cline almost 50 years after her death.

The Legendary Peter Yarrow

Crossings brings Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, October 27, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $38 the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30. To purchase tickets call Crossings at 507-732-7616.

Peter Yarrow is a singer and songwriter whose social commentary has always been a part of his music and his life. He also has a special connection to Minnesota. In 1969 he married Mary Beth McCarthy in her hometown of Willmar. He wrote "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)" as a gift to his bride and performed it for the first time at their wedding in St Mary's Catholic Church.

He co-wrote one of Peter, Paul & Mary’s most famous songs, “Puff, the Magic Dragon.”His songwriting also worked its magic with “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle,” and “The Great Mandala.” The trio earned a 1996 Emmy nomination for the Great Performances special “LifeLines Live,” a highly acclaimed celebration of folk music.

Music was part of Yarrow’s upbringing; he graduated from what was then called the High School of Music and Art in New York City. He graduated from Cornell University in 1959 and met Noel “Paul” Stookey and Mary Travers in New York City's Greenwich Village at a time when American folk music was experiencing a revival.

The trio’s first album, “Peter, Paul & Mary,” was released in 1962 and remained in the Top Ten for 10 months and in the Top Twenty for two years. More than two million copies sold.

Also a political activist, Yarrow has voiced his opposition to the Vietnam War, sought to instill character training in public education, and founded Operation Respect with a mission to “assure each child and youth a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic, social and emotional development can take place free of bullying, ridicule and violence.”

Yarrow has turned his attention to encouraging folk music and musicians through a key role in founding the New Folks Concert series at both the Newport Folk Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movies are BAAAACK!

Join us for this fun filled evening of fear as we bring movies back to the State Theatre! Celebrate Halloween in our vintage theatre with Alfred Hitchcock's Classic thriller "Psycho." Get creeped out with your neighbors as we welcome a special guest from the past.

Win prizes in the Hitchcock Trivia Contest!

Friday, October 26. $5 admission. One showing only at 7:15 pm. Doors open at 6:30.

Costumes are optional. Screams encouraged.

Call (507) 732-5210 for more information.

State Theatre, 96 East 4th St, Zumbrota, MN 55992

William Kent Krueger is coming!

The State Theatre is proud to announce the appearance of this beloved local author at 7 pm on Thursday, October 25.

William Kent Krueger, a multi award-winning author and crime writer, lives in St. Paul. He is best known for his Cork O'Connor series set primarily in Minnesota. He is the recipient of  back to back Anthony awards for best novel and is a four time Minnesota Book Award winner. 

Krueger will take the stage to discuss all his books, including his most recent work, Trickster's Point, which debuted at #12 on the New York Times bestseller list.

This program is free and open to the public.

"Krueger’s intimate knowledge of Minnesota’s northern reaches and respect for Native American life, ancient and modern, provide an intricate setting for this gem of a mystery."
—Publishers Weekly

Presented by the Zumbrota Public Library in cooperation with SELCO.

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

To learn more about William Kent Krueger, go to http://www.williamkentkrueger.com/index.html

 

Takin’ It To The Limit

Get ready for something special!  Nearly SOLD OUT–HURRY!

The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious join forces on the stage at the State Theatre to bring you "Takin' It To The Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles" on Saturday, October 20 at 7:30. Tickets are $28 in advance, $30 the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30. To purchase tickets call Crossings at Carnegie 507.732.7616.

Audiences have flocked to Collective Unconscious’ covers of CSNY’s “Déjà Vu” album, the Beatles' “Abbey Road,” The Beach Boys' “Pet Sounds” and Simon and Garfunkel's “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” CU consistently delivers a pitch-perfect rendition of every song they perform.

The Fabulous Armadillos began their music series in 2006 at Pioneer Place in St. Cloud with such classic shows as Southern Rock, The British Invasion, From The Grave, Guitar Heroes, Outlaw Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and the now-infamous One Hit Wonders show. All 12 shows were sold out.

Expect no less than an evening of amazing music that will leave you wondering whether The Eagles themselves had taken the stage.

The Fabulous Armadillos

Collective Unconscious

http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003.Tribute.html

It’s All One Water

We swim in it, boat on it, bathe in it. We cry it, consume it and are comprised of it. In winter, we even walk on it. Water is both elemental and functional; we harness the humbling power of its waterfalls and rivers to power our lives, yet in one single weather event it can destroy all we have built. Crossings asked photographers and writers to share what water means to them for this exhibit.

"It's All One Water" is a collection of 28 photographs and 28 written pieces (both prose and poetry) on display through the month of October at Crossings. Join us for a reception on Friday, October 19, at 7 pm at Crossings to view the photographs and enjoy refreshments. Then move with us next door to the State Theatre for the readings and a slideshow of the photographs.

Participants were invited to explore whatever aspects of water fascinate them and create their own artistic expression of this most basic foundation for life. Photographers and writers from around the region share their work in this intriguing exhibit produced in collaboration with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership.

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0002.html#AllOneWater

Heart Like A Wheel

Join us this Saturday, October 6, at 7:30 pm for the Linda Ronstadt Tribute "Heart Like A Wheel." Dianne Parks of Rochester has assembled a first class group of local musicians to bring us Linda Ronstadt's fifth solo album, including "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved." Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30. To purchase tickets call Crossings at Carnegie 507.732.7616.

http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003.DiannaParksLindaRonstadt.html

FREE EVENT Iron Pour Sat. Sept 29

ZAAC is hosting a FREE FAMILY EVENT this Saturday. The Iron Pour welcomes Kelly Ludeking and his team of foundry arts to show the Zumbrota community the ancient art of iron working.  At 5 pm the furnace will start melting the iron. Bridget's Cafe and the Covered Bridge Restaurant will be on hand to provide food and drinks. Then at 7 pm Savage Aural Hotbed will perform a free concert, as the iron is poured into the molds. Stop by Crossings at Carnegie to check out what they have going on. Visit the ZAAC tent and enter a drawing for free tickets to a State Theatre event. 

Join us for this unique event and enjoy the food, fun, and free music by a great band. The sparks will be flying on East Avenue in front of the State Theatre and Crossings.

"This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund."