Category Archives: State Theatre

FREE Movie: Night at the Museum — June 19, 2015

In celebration of Zumbrota's Covered Bridge Music and Arts Festival, ZAAC presents

Night at the Museum

7:30 pm Friday, June 19

Rated PG

FREE Admission sponsored by the Goodhue County Chapter of Thrivent Financial

A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Starring Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Ricky Gervais and Robin Williams.

Popcorn, soda and candy at family friendly prices!

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. More information at 507-732-5210.

Rumours & Dreams Fleetwood Mac Tribute — June 13, 2015

Crossings brings Pamela McNeill's "Rumours & Dreams: The Music of Fleetwood Mac" to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, June 13, at 8 PM. Tickets are $28 in advance, $30 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 7 PM.

Singer/songwriter Pamela McNeill has assembled an all-star band to bring the music of Fleetwood Mac to life. Joining her will be Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Mary Jane Alm along with Jeff Engholm, heard by State Theatre audiences at Collective Unconscious concerts. Also in the band are Tom Bard, Jay Graf, and Dugan McNeill.

Concert-goers will revel in the group’s hits, including, “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Rhiannon,” and “Don’t Stop (Thinking about Tomorrow).” Some deeper cuts will gratify the most dedicated fans of this British-American rock band. McNeill’s distinctive “voice of a fiery angel” lends itself to the music, while the impeccable musicianship of the band and Engholm’s vocals top it off like whipped cream on a sundae.

Fleetwood Mac formed in 1967 in London. Their second album after the incorporation of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, 1977's “Rumours,” produced four U.S. Top 10 singles (including Nicks’ song “Dreams,” which was the band's first and only U.S. number one). The album remained at No.1 on the American albums chart for 31 weeks. To date the album has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide, making it the sixth-highest-selling album of all time.

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

The Ultimate Johnny Cash — May 22

Crossings brings Terry Lee Goffee to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Friday, May 22, at 8 pm for the Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash. Tickets are $24 in advance, $28 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 7 pm.

He looks like Cash. He sounds like Cash. He moves like Cash: Nobody does Johnny Cash like Terry Lee Goffee.

Terry Lee Goffee has been a Johnny Cash fan since he was 8 years old. His long-running admiration for the music and the man is apparent in his performance. Goffee does more than play the music or “impersonate” Cash — like an actor in a play, he becomes his character from the moment he walks on stage until the end of the show. He plays the music so well audiences and reviewers rave. He plays the man so well, he was chosen to provide the moves for a Cash character on the Guitar Hero 5 video game.

Audiences will revel in 34 Cash songs, including classics such as “A Boy Named Sue,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “I Walk The Line,” “Ring Of Fire, “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Hurt.”

Cash – The Man in Black – is widely considered one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. His music is primarily thought of as country, but his deep bass-baritone voice lent itself equally well to the genres of rock and roll, blues, folk, rockabilly and gospel.

He traditionally began his concerts with the simple “Hello, I'm Johnny Cash” – a signature greeting supplied by Goffee for the Guitar Hero Cash character.

Goffee says his tribute, “Sprang from my appreciation and love, not only for the music of Johnny Cash, but for the man himself. A champion of the underdog, a voice for those who often have none, an ‘outlaw’ before it became fashionable. If you come away from this presentation with a better understanding of who Johnny Cash is, I will have succeeded in my vision for this endeavor.”

Goffee’s tribute show has taken him all across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Terry Lee Goffee

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

Charlie Parr — April 25

Crossings brings Charlie Parr to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Charlie Parr's heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals don't strive for authenticity — they are authentic.

It's the music of a self-taught guitarist and banjo player who grew up without a TV but with his dad's recordings of America's musical founding fathers, including Charley Patton and Lightnin' Hopkins, Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly. With his long scraggly hair, fathertime beard, thrift-store workingman's flannel and jeans, and emphatic, throaty voice, Parr looks and sounds the part entirely.

Parr’s latest release, “Hollandale,” is a once-in-a-lifetime album that uncovers new depths of original folk blues and traditional spirituals. Inspired by early 20th Century folk blues, engineered specifically for vinyl, the five improvised 12-string instrumental songs on this album were played freestyle in an abandoned house that was being renovated by close friend and collaborator Alan Sparhawk of the band Low.

Parr plays an 1890 banjo, a 12-string guitar and a resonator. Most of his recordings, including “Roustabout” (2008), “Jubilee” (2007), “Rooster” (2005), “King Earl” (2004), “1922” (2002), and “Criminals and Sinners” (2001) eschew typical studio settings. He has recorded in warehouses, garages, basements and storefronts, usually on vintage equipment, which gives his work the historic feel of field recordings.

A beloved regional artist, with a fan base spanning as far as Ireland and Australia, Parr, who grew up in Austin, draws inspiration from the alternately fertile and frozen soil of Minnesota.

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

Cassie and the Bobs — April 17

Crossings brings "The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline" by Cassie and the Bobs to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Fans of that early Nashville sound won’t want to miss “The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline,” back by popular demand at the State Theatre. The show features Cassie and the Bobs performing Cline’s music with impressive authenticity.

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 and admired. 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 a pioneer of the 1960s Nashville sound. She had attained great success by age 30, when she died in a private plane crash. 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 seven 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 more than 50 years after her death.

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

ZAAC Annual Meeting — April 12

ZAAC is holding its

Annual Membership Meeting!

2 PM April 12th at the State Theatre

If you are member, please attend to get an update on all the great activities ZAAC sponsors.

Not a member? Please attend — Now is a great time to find out what we are all about!

Art. Music. Theater. Scholarships.

RSVP appreciated: email info@zaac.org.

Livingston Taylor — April 10

Crossings brings Livingston Taylor to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance, $39 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Livingston Taylor, a musician who has been performing for 40 years – and had more than one Top Forty hit – will take the stage in Zumbrota to share his diverse repertoire that includes country, broadway, bluegrass and blues. Singer/songwriter Chelsea Berry opens.

On stage, Taylor brings together the pure joy of performance with a professionalism gained from 40 years of experience. Taylor’s ease in the presence of his audience makes the musical ride an exhilarating journey. A guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter, Taylor has written most of his music repertoire, including Top Forty hits “I Will be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running” – and, recorded by his brother James, “I Can Dream of You,” “Going Round One More Time,” and “Boatman,” (all on the double Grammy-winning album Hourglass).

Since his earliest days of performing in Boston coffeehouses, Taylor has moved on to touring with major artists such as Linda Ronstadt; Jimmy Buffett; Fleetwood Mac; Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and Jethro Tull. He also maintains a busy concert schedule on his own, performing an average of 80 shows a year that mostly include his own music, with an occasional cover of folk, rock, a classic Gershwin or something from the best of Broadway. The depth of Taylor’s musical knowledge is belied by his relaxed and comedic onstage presence.

He describes himself as a pop singer and tours solo, playing his guitar and the piano. Taylor also is a full professor at Berklee College of Music, where he has taught a Stage Performance course since 1989.

“I love playing live, I love being on the road, I love touring, I love being around my audience – all parts of the experience.”
– Quoted from Livingston Taylor in Melrose Free Press Melrose, MA

“From his well-crafted, introspective songwriting to the beautiful melodies he creates, to the warmth he generates during his live performances, Taylor has mastered the craft of being able to take his listeners on a journey.” – The Sampson Independent Clinton, NC

Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with incredible edge, power, and finesse. She has a stage presence that compels audiences to sit up and listen. Born and raised in Alaska, she now makes her home on Boston’s North Shore. From there, she’s become a favorite among venue owners up and down the East coast.

Livingston Taylor website

Chelsea Berry website

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

Divas Through the Decades — March 28

Crossings brings Divas Through the Decades to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the '40s, through today's current hits.

Belladiva's stage show is filled with electrifying vocals, cutting edge choreography, great costume changes, and a high energy performance that is second to none. Their musicianship offers unequalled authenticity as well as tons of fun. Audiences will experience iconic music and incredible singing and dancing.

The women of Belladiva don’t stop at singing and dancing – there's comedy and sentiment throughout the performance as the performers get the audience involved and participating in the show. The show features music made famous by various divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more.

It is experience that counts and Belladiva has it. Some of their credits include opening for Melissa Etheridge, Loverboy, Kansas, and Def Leopard. The girls have performed live with Cathy Rigby, on NBC's America’s Got Talent in Hollywood and in Minneapolis, and most recently opened for Joan Rivers for a weekend in Las Vegas. Some of their band members have toured with national recording artists such as Prince, Bette Midler, Donnie Osmond, and Johnny Lang.

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

The Lego Movie — March 26

The LEGO Movie

The Story of a Nobody Who Saved Everybody. An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied Special, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

Brought to you by Thrivent Financial with all proceeds benefiting Christ Lutheran School.

Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30.

Tickets: $5 Adults / $3 Children (under age 16) Rated PG

We have the best popcorn around and all our treats are at family friendly prices!

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. (507) 732-5210.

Kevin Kling with Simone Perrin — March 21

Crossings brings Kevin Kling with Simone Perrin to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

National Public Radio commentator Kevin Kling will perform a night of side-splittingly funny yet thought-provoking storytelling with accordionista Simone Perrin. Kling, a lifelong Minnesotan who never let a birth defect or severe motorcycle accident slow him down, takes listeners on a journey through his life that is no less poignant for his humorous style.

Kling is best-known for his commentaries on NPR’s All Things Considered. He is also the creator of several books and CDs of recorded storytelling. The CD “State Fair” is his latest offering, with new, original stories written and told by Kling. It carries titles like “Easy Bob's Lament.”

Joining Kling will be Minneapolis-based theater actress, composer, vocalist and accordionista Perrin, who has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion and is a regular performer, in a variety of capacities, at Crossings.

Kling and Perrin collaborate to create a performance that covers a range of humor, tenderness and music.

Kevin Kling

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.