Performing Arts

After 15 sold out shows in St. Cloud, St. Michael and Chanhassen, all with rave reviews, the Fabulous Armadillos bring their theme show “Love Songs” to the Tornstrom Auditorium on March 23. The 7:30 p.m. show is presented as part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts …

If it’s the classic early rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash (and many more!) that you want, played just the way those legends played it…you have found your dream band! Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz bring back the sound, the look, the …

Patrick Spradlin, Director of Brainerd Community Theatre, announces the cast for the musical ‘Young Frankenstein.’ The Mel Brooks stage adaptation of his classic 1974 film of the same title opens on April 26 with performances through May 5. Frederick Frankenstein (originated in the film by Gene Wilder) will be played …

At first glance, the title ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ sounds like a physical impossibility. Instead, this often hilarious, sometimes poignant, always funny play is the first spring season offering of Brainerd Community Theatre. The play runs February 23-24 and March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2 …

Combining ancient dance form with familiar ideas about the earth and our stewardship of it, the world renowned Ragamala Dance Company will present ‘Sacred Earth’ on February 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance, part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, will be held in the …

Celebrating the work of an artist whose catalog of songs spans three generations, and whose recordings have sold over 100 million records worldwide, “I Am—He Said” presents the music of Neil Diamond. As part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, the show will perform on …

Minneapolis-born brothers Rick and Andy Ausland comprise the heart of Buckets and Tap Shoes, and they will bring their high-energy blend of music, dance and drumming from the streets of Minneapolis to the stage of Chalberg Theatre on January 26. As part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s …

Brainerd Community Theatre will hold auditions for the spring musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ on Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Auditioners are asked to check in at the lobby of the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. ‘Young Frankenstein’ is the stage adaptation …

Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center director Patrick Spradlin remembers the bitter cold of last winter, and he’s got the perfect solution for the coming arctic blasts. “What better way to spend a frigid January afternoon or evening than listening to hot blues and jazz?” he asks. To do just …

Grammy Award-winning vocal group Tonic Sol-Fa will present their holiday show ‘I Still Believe’ on Thursday December 21 in the Tornstrom Auditorium. The 7:30 p.m. show is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series. Tonic Sol-Fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand …