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Movies! The Grinch, Elf and White Christmas — December 8

The Zumbrota downtown businesses are sponsoring a FREE MATINEE  on Saturday, December 8. Bring the whole family!

1:15 pm  How The Grinch Stole Christmas

What holiday would be complete without Dr. Seuss’ animated timeless tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his feeble attempt to steal the yuletide celebration of Whoville? Boris Karloff narrates this classic animated confection that’s the perfect festival of fun. (1966)

2 pm  Elf

Buddy was a baby who stowed away in Santa's toy bag and ended up at the North Pole. The elves raise him as one of their own, but when he begins to notice his differences to the other elves he goes to New York City to find his birth father in this sweet holiday comedy. Starring Will Ferrell as Buddy. (2003)

Then at 7 pm join us for the Holiday Classic

White Christmas — Admission $5

Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star as two song-and-dance men who team up after the war to see a charming New England inn through its holiday season. A veritable treasure of Irving Berlin classics including "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep," "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and, of course, Bing Crosby's immortal rendition of "White Christmas." (1954)

 

Call (507) 732-5210 for more information.

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

 

SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin — December 1

SimpleGifts combines violin, celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion with angelic three-part female vocals to deliver traditional Christmas carols and hymns with a modern flair. Crossings is bringing SimpleGifts to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 the day of the show. $12.50 for ages 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling Crossings at (507)732-7616. Doors open at 6:30.

SimpleGifts, the six-member ensemble led by award-winning musician Billy McLaughlin, stays close to the heart of Christmas by avoiding commercial and pop holiday repertoire and instead balances sacred Christmas songs with warm, sentimental favorites. Children will enjoy hearing holiday classics, while adults are taken back to a quieter, simpler time with traditional songs and hymns.

There is nothing ordinary about the arrangements this team delivers. Now entering its tenth holiday season, SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin continues to grow in popularity throughout the Upper Midwest.

“SimpleGifts … has that special celestial sound that captures the magic, spirit and meditation of the Christmas season. Think of a Courier and Ives holiday setting. The music you hear playing is SimpleGifts with its richly woven tapestry of vocal harmonies and perfect instrumentation,” said McLaughlin.

Titanic Rises to the Occasion — November 23

An Epic Film for the Big Screen–one of the most beautiful love stories ever filmed!

Winner of 11 Academy Awards, this film by Director James Cameron (Avatar) delivers a holiday feast of sounds, sights and emotions. Rich music, lavish costumes and breathtaking sets complement the timeless story of lovers who cannot escape the chains of social class. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio shine as the ill-fated lovers who set sail a century ago on the legendary ship of dreams.

Friday, November 23. $5 admission. 2 pm and 7 pm. Come early for the LIVE MUSIC at our evening show!  Doors open at 1:15 and 6:15.

Call (507) 732-5210 for more information.

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

 

 

Born on the Bayou — November 17

A tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock ’n roll history comes to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 pm, when Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks perform their Rockumentary Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 the day of the show and can be purchased by calling Crossings at (507) 732-7616.

Not only will audiences hear hits like “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Down on the Corner,” they will also be treated to a complete “blast from the past” show experience. Behind the music is a story, the makings for a rockumentary! Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks are the original authors of the rockumentary, which includes vintage footage and brief narration. The show starts with CCR’s formation and rise to fame, peaking in 1969-70, the troubles between brothers John and Tom Fogerty, and the decline and eventual demise of the band.

Slides of the band and historic footage of the Vietnam police action during anti-war songs add context to the music. The presentation also includes some little-known facts about the band.

The Throwbacks include Ploof, brother Jason Ploof and father Dan Ploof. They have performed other Rockumentaries, including “Dylan: Under the Covers,” and “Running Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Story.” They have shared the stage with the likes of Soul Asylum, Bobby Vee, Joan Jett, and Jessie Lang. Their incredible attention to detail and quality of musicianship will wow you from the first chord right on through to the rousing end. Guest musicians will help the Ploofs hit all the authentic notes so every song will leave audiences thinking they’ve traveled back to the ’60s.

CCR consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty, his brother and rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook, and drummer Doug Clifford. While the band members originated from the San Francisco Bay Area, they played music that traveled from country rock to swamp rock, emphasizing Southern themes and styles.

The band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. On Rolling Stone's 100 greatest artists of all time, they are listed as number 82.

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