Entertainment

Wrede returns to local area to perform
Last summer, South Dakota musician Brady Wrede made a stop in Montevideo on his Wander North Summer Tour. The tour was his first ever. This week, he plans to return to Montevideo to host a show at Talking Waters Brewing Co on May 4th.
Application deadline for bear hunt lottery closes May 5
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 5, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2023 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or by telephone at 888-665-4236.

A Jazz Time Warp held at the Hollywood on Main
The 22nd Annual Montevideo Schools Flood of Jazz: A Jazz Time Warp show was presented at the Hollywood on Main on Friday, April 28th. The show featured the Montevideo Middle School Jazz Band, Montevideo High School Jazz Band, Montevideo High School Jazz Choir, and special guests artists The Paper Clips Quartet. The show started with the MMS Jazz Band, followed by the MHS Jazz Band and MHS Jazz Choir, then The Paper Clips Quartet played their set with the show ending with a second act by the MHS Jazz Band. Attendees were also treated to a dessert during the 20-minute intermission.

American Pickers to film in Minnesota this summer
The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the local area in June 2023.

Dennis Warner and the Ds to perform Dec. 3
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association presents folk/Americana singer and entertainer Dennis Warner with his band, The D’s, at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson on Saturday, December 3 at 7:00pm. Warner blends humor, audience participation and thought-provoking music into a fun, memorable concert for adults and families.

Dawson-Boyd Arts Association launches 22nd season with vocal band Six Appeal
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association announces the opening concert of its 22nd performing arts season with a concert by vocal band Six Appeal during Meander Weekend on Saturday, October 1 at 7:00pm at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson.

Montevideo’s Alyssa Nelson to perform at SquidFest
Alyssa Nelson,on her ukulele, will be performing at this year’s Squid Fest in Granite Falls on Saturday, September 17th. Nelson was born in Willmar, but mainly grew up in Montevideo.

Machtemes to take the stage in free concert
Clark Machtemes is coming to play the Shinto Cowboy stage in the Java River courtyard on Thursday, September 15th. Machtemes was in Montevideo this past summer playing during Fiesta Days with his band, Traveled Ground, with whom he has played with for 32 years.

