music

‘Celtic Breeze’ event rescheduled for Oct. 27

Oct 21, 2020

A Celtic Breeze: Traditional Wind-Powered Music with singer and multi-instrumentalist Laura Mackenzie has been rescheduled. The Lake City Public Library invites people to connect via YouTube Live on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m., and “learn how air is transformed into music and what makes airs,...

Classical guitarist performs in park

Jul 22, 2020

Classical guitarist David Rogers performed on a humid Saturday evening in the classically-inspired gazebo in Lake City to a crowd of about 30-40. Rogers, of Eugene, Ore., was in the midwest playing two concerts – the other was in Illinois – before heading back to the west coast. He performed...

Music circle back together, newcomers welcome

Jul 15, 2020

The music circle is meeting again at the Lake City Area Arts center on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to participate. No registration is necessary. Masks are required. Pictured (front row, from left) Lee Partington, Linda Dickey, (back row, from left)...

Guitarist David Rogers to perform at Patton Park

Jul 8, 2020

Lake City Area Arts is hosting a concert in Patton Park with guitarist David Rogers on July 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. People are asked to bring chairs or blankets, wear masks, and follow social distancing rules. There is no admission fee. Lake City Area Arts will collect a freewill contribution for...

Art, history, film and music come together for ‘I Am Woman’ on March 14

Mar 4, 2020

Lake City Area Arts will be celebrating Women’s History Month on March 14 with an event featuring 48 works from 24 artists, six presentations or performances, and several historical displays. “I Am Woman” will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake City Area Arts Center, 105 W. Center St.,...

Old Frontenac church plans 8th Festival of Lights

Nov 20, 2019

Christ Episcopal Church in Old Frontenac will hold its eighth annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 30. The event features multi-cultural readings and music by local artists, dozens of candle-lit nativities from around the world on display, outdoor luminarias to light the path, and...

Letter: Wonderful concert was a community effort

Jun 12, 2019

To the editor: Many thanks to all who helped make the Ensemble Troost concert a wonderful event at the City Hall Ballroom and at Lincoln High School two weeks ago. Our organization, Lake City Area Arts, felt fortunate to join forces and collaborate with the Lake City Historical Society and the...

Croixalier Choir to perform May 5 at St. John’s Church

May 1, 2019

The Croixaliers are coming to Lake City.St. John’s Lutheran has invited this advanced 24-voice co-curricular choral ensemble and show choir, from St. Croix Lutheran Academy to present sacred music during the regular worship time, 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 5. The Croixaliers and their chaperones...

Magraw and Schwen, March 16 at the Folk Forum

Mar 14, 2019

Twin Cities guitar icon Dean Magraw and Joe Schwen will perform Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m. at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door: people with low income can inquire about reduced prices. Children’s tickets are available in exchange for a...

Lake City Singers plan 'mini show' on Jan 27

Jan 17, 2019

On Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m., Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) will present the Lake City Singers in a Musical Mini Show at the Lake City Art Center at 220 E. Chestnut Street, where Chestnut and Franklin Streets intersect. The program is suitable for all ages and everyone is welcome. The show is free...