Writers present original work at LAT
Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) in Alexandria offers the following productions this week:
Daily Show 'expert' John Hodgman to speak at U of M, Morris
Come enjoy a night of silliness and laughs at “That is All, An Evening With John Hodgman” on February 11 at 8 p.m. in Edson Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
‘The Ice Fairy’ to be performed on LAT stage 
Winter has turned normal just in time for a story titled, The Ice Fairy. This children’s fantasy will be presented on the LAT stage on Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTJHS students to present ‘Pandora and Freya’
Jefferson High School students will perform their competition one-act play Pandora and Freya for the community on Friday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.
RELATED CONTENTStep Afrika dancers to perform in Morris
Cultural ambassadors, the Step Afrika dancers, have performed at the White House for the president, and now the engaging troupe will perform for west central Minnesota in Edson Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Morris on Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Blondie and Dagwood to appear on the LAT stage
This classic episode is based on the long-running comic strip by Chic Young and was originally broadcast in 1939. Dagwood has a $500 bonus. Blondie would love a new icebox and Dagwood is dreaming of a new car. How will they afford both? With Blondie’s wit and Dagwood’s determination, anything could happen.
‘Daughters of Africa’ presented by Mixed Blood Theatre
Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre’s production of Daughters of Africa will be performed on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Looking back 150 years at the Dakota Sioux uprising
The Runestone Museum in Alexandria is sponsoring a series of speakers in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Dakota Sioux uprising.
RELATED CONTENT‘Amazing Kids’ to perform
The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA), in conjunction with Bruce Kelly, Anne O’Flynn and Mikko Cowdery, will present the “Amazing Kids Show” on Saturday, January 14 at 7 p.m. at the AAAA Theatre.
RELATED CONTENTFind out how Louie found love on the LAT stage
Do you remember your first love? For many, those memories are indelibly etched in our hearts. Come to LAT on Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. to find out how Louie Polanski fell in love with Cathy Skarban on January 27, 1960 in How Love Came to Louie Polanski.
RELATED CONTENTTheatre L’Homme Dieu announces 2012 season
Theatre L’Homme Dieu near Alexandria has announced its performance lineup for the 2012 season.
RELATED CONTENTTara B to perform at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale
Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale in Alexandria will present a performance by Tara B (Brueske) on Saturday, January 14 from 7 to 10 p.m.
RELATED CONTENT‘Jane Eyre’ is presented on the LAT stage
The Bronte sisters belonged to a 19th-century literary family. Charlotte, Emily and Anne were well-known poets and novelists. Charlotte penned Jane Eyre, Emily’s famous novel is Wuthering Heights, and Anne wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Other works by the sisters became known as literary masterpieces.
RELATED CONTENTComedy prevails on the LAT stage
New Year’s Eve becomes a memorable time for Dr. Thaddeus Q. Tweedy, dean of men at Potts College in The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy. The performance will be Friday, December 23 at 7 p.m. There are many characters in Dr. Tweedy’s life, including Mrs. Appopolous, the town lush who partakes in drinking antifreeze from cars.
Winter Dance Club hosts Velvet Brass
The Winter Dance Club will host Velvet Brass on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood.
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