Line Dancing at The Front Porch!

Join The Front Porch Bar & Grill for another evening of line dancing! This is a monthly ongoing event. Admission is $5 per person. Several dances will be taught throughout the evening.
Dust off your boots and join us! Come hungry and enjoy a delicious meal, too!
See you on the dance floor!

 

John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour

One of the nation’s fast-rising comedians, John Crist, has sold out venues across the nation on his ‘Emotional Support Tour’ since February, and today, he announces a performance stop at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Albert Lee

“The greatest guitarist in the world” – Eric Clapton Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. One of the fastest guitar players in the business, he won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution to “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”.

Ice Fishing Extravaganza Package

Celebrate the largest ice fishing contest in the world at Grand View Lodge in Brainerd, Minnesota. Our 2024 Ice Fishing Extravaganza package includes deluxe lodging with breakfast, access to our heated on-ice hospitality tent with free beer, hot cocoa, and bites, snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, and 15% off skiing, snowboarding, or tubing passes at Mount Ski Gull. Also purchase tickets to the Friday night kick-off party, featuring Charlie Berens!

Ian Maksin: Cello For Peace Tour

Acclaimed cellist and composer Ian Maksin, known for pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music, brings his new album release concert tour Amor Renatus (Rebirth of Love) to Minneapolis. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use of loop pedal, and further expanded by sound of diverse percussion instruments ranging from trance-inducing grooves of the West African djembe to deep, heartbeat-like sound of the Mongolian frame drum.

A Grand Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, gather your family and give thanks at the lake at Grand View Lodge. Spend the long holiday weekend enjoying family fun activities like horse-drawn wagon rides, flag football, the Nisswa City of Lights celebration, and more.

Grand Holidays

Embrace the magic of the season with our Grand Holidays package. Includes deluxe lodging, winter adventures on snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, family fun activities, 15% off Mount Ski Gull adventures, our NorthPark Recreation Center with an indoor pool, hot tubs, fitness, and more. Celebrate further by adding reservations to our festive Christmas Day Buffet. 

Excelsior Art on the Lake

Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where 120+ gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst live music and a delightful array of culinary delights, this event unites personal narratives with a vibrant lakeside community, offering a diverse range of artistic brilliance.

Nestled in the historic lakeside village of Excelsior, you'll also discover an array of unique shops, galleries, and eateries, bringing art enthusiasts from across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and beyond.