Lawn concerts return with 57 Chevy reunion
57 Chevy will perform at the Red Willow Arts Coalition free concert on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. on the lawn at the Douglas County Courthouse in Alexandria.
Ukulele crash course offered
Community Education is helping people get ready for those campfires by offering Ukulele Crash Course.
Flying discs, pyramid climbing focus of challenge
The 3313 Alexandria For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics high school team will participate in the Minnesota State Robotics Tournament on Saturday, May 18 at Williams Arena, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Jacob and Sophia top the list of 2012 baby names
Social Security recently released the top 10 list of the most popular baby names for 2012.
Another season launches at Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum (MLMM) in Alexandria will launch its 2013 season on Friday, May 17 with a special exhibit dedicated to all things lakes.
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Lakes Area Theatre will present two short dramas on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTBlues guitarist Kelly Richey to rock at Forada Bar and Grill
Kelly Richey, a master blues guitarist, will perform with her band on Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. at the Forada Bar and Grill.
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Lauren Landowski, Bethany Hellem and Camilla Bjorklund, Douglas County music students, will perform at the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) State Honors Concert on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The gala event involves 700 young performers on 20 grand pianos.
RELATED CONTENTRegional literary magazine seeks creative entries
Lake Region Review is seeking quality fiction, nonfiction and poetry by writers in Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas, especially from those with a personal connection to the region.
JHS choir to give debut performance of 'Slender the Willow"
"Slender the Willow" was written by former Alexandria resident and author, LaVyrle Spencer. Spencer attended school in Alexandria from 1953 to 1957 and has fond memories of the local music programs.
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria Jaycees gear up for community projects
The Alexandria community hosts hundreds of conventions and conferences each year and this weekend, the spotlight is on a convention with a local connection. The Alexandria Jaycees organization will host the spring Minnesota Jaycees State Convention this weekend.
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