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A Briefcase Full of Blues Brothers — February 23

Crossings brings "A Briefcase Full of Blues Brothers" tribute show to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling (507) 732-7616. Doors open at 6:30.

Billing themselves as newly discovered siblings of the Blues Brothers, endowed with Elwood's harmonica and sunglasses, nine performers will share all the best songs performed by Jake and Elwood Blues and their friends. "Jake and Elwood Blues restarted the Rhythm and Blues revolution 35 years ago," said Grant F. Haake, who has performed in Zumbrota as a member of the tribute bands Revolution 5 and Trembling Wilburys. The concert will feature music from the movie, as well as songs from Blues Brothers performances and albums.

Haake will assume the persona of Greg Blues, while Jeff Lee (The Receders, Nelson Lee, Trembling Wilburys) takes the role of Leroy Blues. Joining them are Muggsy Lauer and Leon Laudenbach on guitars, Andy Deckard on drums, Ellis Haake on bass, George Maurer on keys, and a horn section consisting of Ken Vork, Keith Haake, Mike Anderson and some special guests.

Bring your sunglasses and orange whips to this electrifying show — Hit it!

ART on Main – Call for Artists

The Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) is bringing art to the main street of Zumbrota. This is an exciting opportunity for artists to show their art to thousands of visitors and residents in our area. Your artwork could be chosen to be reproduced in full color on a banner which will hang from one of the lampposts on main street in Zumbrota.

Up to 28 works of art will be chosen. Each art piece will be printed on a 44” tall by 24” wide banner. Banners will hang in Zumbrota from May to September 2013.

The artistsʼ original banner artwork will be displayed at local businesses throughout the summer. The original artwork and the banners themselves will be sold on the ZAAC website at the end of the summer. All the proceeds from this sale will go to ZAAC State Theatre Fund.

An opening reception will give the artists an opportunity to unveil their artwork and meet the public.

Thousands of brochures showing the artwork and giving information about the artists will be distributed throughout our area. ZAAC and Zumbrota businesses will promote this event regionally. A website will be developed to display the artwork.

To download a copy of the information and application brochure, click Art on Main call for artisits 2013 word

Thank you!

We would like to take this time to say "Thank You" and extend our wishes for a blessed holiday season to you and your loved ones.

2012 has been a very exciting year for us. After raising approximately $350,000 in gifts and pledges we were able to purchase the State Theatre, replace the roof and hire a Director.

We assumed theatre operations in April and have been thrilled with your response. In the past eight months we've hosted 21 concerts, 3 plays, 4 speakers and 5 movies. The State Theatre has come alive again with nearly 5,000 people passing through our doors to be entertained and uplifted.

You are the reason for our success. Your support and enthusiasm, ideas and energy create our space. We look forward to continued success in 2013 with more concerts, films, plays and other events.

When making your tax deductible charitable donations this year, please consider the Zumbrota Area Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gifts have taken us more than halfway to our Phase I goal of $650,000. With your help, we can complete the journey. To donate, click here.

We welcome your input, your donations, your time, your expertise. Check back often to see what's happening in the only Zumbrota in the world.

From your friends at the Zumbrota Area Arts Council–

Happy Holidays!