The Weekender: Constantine Maroulis, John McCutcheon, Alexander Sandor and More!

A former American Idol contestant headlines this weekend's Autumn Moon fundraiser. The Paramount Theatre will host Constantine Maroulis Friday night. Maroulis is best known for his TONY-nominated role in Rock of Ages and starred in Jekyll and Hyde on Broadway. This year’s theme is A Night in New York and is the 14th season of the Autumn Moon event. Tickets for the show range between $75-$85 and are limited. A pre-show reception starts at 6:00 p.m. with the main feature starting at 8:00 p.m.

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- Friday, September 29th, 8:00 p.m.

A master instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and author, is coming to the College of St. Benedict's this weekend. John McCutcheon is folk musician who has recorded 36 albums and earned six Grammy nominations for his work. For this performance, he’ll be collaborating with the CSB/SJU Orchestra and Chamber Choir for a show that blends generations and genres with a locally beloved artist. McCutcheon is also a graduate of St. John's University. Tickets for the show start at $28. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Escher Auditorium.

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- Saturday, September 30th, 7:30 p.m.

A veteran of ragtime festivals across the country, will share his knowledge at the Paramount Theatre this weekend. Alexander Sandor grew up with ragtime when his father would set him under the piano while practicing Scott Joplin.  In 2016 he performed, with  the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, and the U.S. premiere of Leo Smit’s Concerto. The show is free to attend however you are asked to bring a free will offering and to call ahead to reserve your seat. The show begins at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

EVENT IS FREE!

- Sunday, October 1st, 3:00 p.m.

Several local musicians will be bringing the music of Billy Joel to St. Cloud this weekend. Justin Ploof & the Throwbacks and Greg Jorgenson will be performing the classic Joel hits from the 1977 album "The Stranger." Songs include Piano Man, My Life, She's Always A Woman and more. Tickets for this show are $24 in advance and $27 at the door. The two night performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday night.

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- Friday, September 29th, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 30th, 7:30 p.m.

Head out to Sauk Rapids and take in some hockey action Friday night. The Granite City Lumberjacks are wrapping up the month with another home game against Breezy Point. The Lumberjacks are 3-0 in the early part of the season. Tickets are just $8 but you can get them for less by going to the Value Connection. Drop of the puck is set for 7:30 p.m.

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- Friday, September 29th, 7:30 p.m.