The Weekender: Plays, Concerts, and Halloween Fun

New Land, New Life: Norwegian Immigration in Minnesota (1825-1925) is having a special opening event this Saturday from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. This exhibit explores the lives of Norwegian Immigrants to Minnesota, why they came here, and how they lived when the got here. The opening event will have demonstrations, food, speakers, and music. The event is free for members, $7 for adults, and $3 for children. The exhibit runs through December 31st.

Stearns History Museum Hours

• Monday - Saturday : 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday : 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

GREAT Children's Theatre is presenting Disney Mulan Jr. This action-pack stage adaptation is based on the 1998 Disney film, Mulan.  Opening night is tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 10th), with shows on Saturday, and Sunday as well.

• Friday, October 10th - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11th - 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 12th - 2:00 p.m.

For A Full List of Shows and Ticket Information - CLICK HERE

Mulan Jr. will also have school matinees on Tuesday, October 14th, and Wednesday October 15th at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Below is a preview of Mulan Jr. with directors Aimee Miron and Jon Legg.

Born to Run: The Music of Bruce Springsteen features the vocals of Mick Sterling, as well as St. Cloud's own Jeff Lee on piano, Mike Anderson on sax, and Keith Haake on trumpet. There are two sets that will be played at each show. The first set will feature popular hits from Springsteen's early years including, Blinded By The Light, Badlands, Hungry Heart, and many more. During the second set you will get to hear the full Born to Run album. Other band members include Jason Ploof (Guitar), Peter Elledge (Drums), Andy Ferkinhoff (Bass), and Greg Jorgenson (Keyboards).

For Ticket Information - CLICK HERE

• Thursday, October 9th - 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 10th - 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11th - 7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Place and The Granite City Folk Society present David Bromberg. Bromberg is a multi-instrumentalist who plays everything from folk, to bluegrass, ragtime, country, and ethnic music. Bromberg lastest album is called Only Slightly Mad. Bromberg has played with music legends Bob Dylan, The Beastie Boys, John Hiatt, and Willie Nelson, just to name a few.

For Ticket Information - CLICK HERE

• Sunday, October 12th - 7:30 p.m.

Molitor's Haunted Acres is ready to make you laugh, and scream. You start on the Wagon of Doom as you make your way through the woods. If you survive you'll reach the brand new Rest Stop, where you have the chance to protect the building against Zombies in the new Zombie Shoot Out, or grab some snacks and refreshments. Once you've rested up you'll have to walk the rest of the way back through the House of Horror, The Quarry Asylum, The Storm Sewer, The Toxic Mineshaft, and The Prison. 

You can buy tickets at the door, or CLICK HERE to buy online.

• Friday, October 10th - Starting at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11th - Starting at 6:30 p.m.