Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn will have two shows this weekend. If polka is more your thing the entire weekend is celebrating the music genre including a dance contest. You can also catch a tribute to Van Morrison, or listen to bluegrass melodies by Monroe Crossing. And finally, catch a fireworks show after watching the St. Cloud Rox take on the Thunder Bay Border Cats in the home opener here in St. Cloud.
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    Beautiful Vision: A Night of Essential Van Morrison

    Pioneer Place - St. Cloud
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    Bluesman Mick Sterling and his band are back at the Pioneer Place for Beautiful Vision: A Night of Essential Van Morrison. All incarnations of Van Morrison, from Brown-Eyed Girl to Cleaning Windows are celebrated with back up vocals by Cate Fierro, Katie Gearty, and Michelle Cassioppi. The horn section is made up of The Street Choir Horn Section. Some classic tunes you'll hear include Jackie Wilson Said, Moondance, I've Been Waiting, Tupelo Honey, Crazy Love, and many more. You can catch this Rock Legend Celebration two nights this week. Tickets are $32 in advance, and $35 at the door.

    CLICK HERE for ticket information.

    • Friday, May 29th, 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, May 30th, 7:30 p.m.
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    Loretta Lynn in Concert

    Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event Center - Onamia

    Country Legend Loretta Lynn will be in concert for two performances this weekend at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event Center. This is a rescheduled concert from September 2014. Loretta Lynn has released 88 singles, 15 compilation albums, and 54 studio albums, her latest being Van Lear Rose back in 2004. The album reached #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Tickets for this show start at $35.

    CLICK HERE for ticket information.

    • Friday, May 29th, 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, May 30th, 7:30 p.m.
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    Monroe Crossing in Concert

    Great River Arts Center - Little Falls

    Come enjoy a night of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and Monroe Crossing originals on Friday. Derek Johnson, Lisa Fuglie, Matt Thompson, Mark Anderson, and David Robinson make up the band and are influenced by "The Father of Bluegrass Music" Bill Monroe. The band was awarded "Bluegrass Album of the Year" in 2003 by the Minnesota Music Academy, and inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Monroe Crossing has released 14 CDs, including their latest Because You Asked, which is a live collection of audience favorites. Tickets for this show are $16 in advance, and $20 at the door if available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the music starting at 7:30 p.m.

    CLICK HERE for ticket information.

    • Friday, May 29th, 7:30 p.m.
    Monroe Crossing (Photo: Jamey Guy) (www.monroecrossing.com)
    Monroe Crossing (Photo: Jamey Guy) (www.monroecrossing.com)
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    Chmielewski International PolkaFest

    Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center - Hinckley

    This year's PolkaFest is dedicated to 88 year old Florian Chmielewski  who is celebrating 70 years of playing the accordion. Steve Meisner, Eddie Korosa Jr., The Wendinger's, Top Notchmen, Bill Koncar, DyVersaCo, Nathan's Oldtime Band, The Singing Slovenes, Leon Olsen, and The Alaska Polka Chips will all be performing at the festival. On Saturday at 2:30 p.m. you have a chance at winning a trophy during the Polka and Waltz contest. Go celebrate Polka and the Chmielewski Family all three days this weekend.

    CLICK HERE for ticket information.

    • Friday, May 29th
    • Saturday, May 30th
    • Sunday, May 31st
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    Rox Baseball Home Opener

    Joe Faber Field - St. Cloud
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    Join the St. Cloud Rox as they take on the Thunder Bay Border Cats during their home opener this Saturday at 7:05 p.m. Former Minnesota Twins outfielder Jacque Jones will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and also be signing autographs. After the game there will be a fireworks show. All fans who attend will get a Rox Magnet schedule. The Border Cats will also be in town on Sunday for a 1:05 p.m. game. The first 300 kids 14 and under will get a 28" youth wood Rox bat.

    CLICK HERE for ticket information.

    • Saturday, May 30th, 7:05 p.m.
    • Sunday, May 31st, 1:05 p.m.
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