Shelby J. is a singer/songwriter and native of Greensboro NC. She has been described as “a lil bit of Mavis Staples with James Brown energy, and a lil’ Carole King on the side.” Audiences will enjoy a musical journey of soul, pop, R&B, jazz, and more, leaving them motivated and uplifted.
Strive Scholarship Race
Run for The Apples, Saturday October 19, 2024
5 Mile Run/Walk
1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run
This race is held at the Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. The course is on the trails through the orchard, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch. Midwest Events Link or WhiteBearRotary.org for more information.
Join Jokeda “JoJo” Bell for a Black History Month program about Black actress and activist Hilda Simms. Red Stained: The Life of Hilda Simms, the first full biography of her life and career, weaves primary research with a narrative style to tell the true story of Hilda Simms in the context of a nation gripped in the Cold War and a burgeoning civil rights movement. It is an examination of Simms's rise to fame, her drive to be a respected dramatic actress, and her efforts to create equal opportunities for people of color on stage, on the screen, and behind the camera.
North Star Voices, a unique series highlighting some of Minnesota’s hidden, forgotten, or otherwise off-pavement landscapes and outdoor experiences, is returning to the Minnesota History Center this fall. Join historian Bruce White as he discusses his new book They Would Not Be Moved: The Enduring Struggle of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Keep Their Reservation. Our discussion with Bruce White is in partnership with MNHS Press and the first of five programs for the North Star Voices Series.
The Classic American Rockers is a classic rock band made up of world-class musicians. Additionally, these musicians have toured with some of the biggest names in show business. They’ve played with Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Loggins, Prince, The Pretenders and Stevie Nicks.
Help the museum fund our operations and clear out our warehouse of excess items. There will be trains of nearly every scale, buildings, books and other items for sale at hobby show prices!
Sale is December 14th from 10-7 and December 15th from 12-3 at the museum located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 St. Paul, MN 55114
No admission required for the sale but we do hope you'll visit the museum during our regual hours!
Sale excludes items for sale in our gift shop.
As the supporting act for country music superstars Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Byrd, Neil McCoy, Sawyer Brown and more, Mason Dixon Line (MDL) has become known as the mid-west’s premier country music outfit! Join MDL as they bring you an all ages, family friendly Christmas concert spectacular with all the ‘good times and good cheer’ of a Kickin’ Country Christmas! Armed with a stable of Christmas classics and favorites, a guaranteed good time will be had by all as MDL gets you into the Christmas Spirit with a show you’ll be talking about for years to come!
The Mason Dixon Line pay homage to America’s preeminent rock and roller and most successful rock band ever! Join them as they present; “Born On The Bayou: The Music of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival”. In a career spanning a short three years, CCR would chart an impressive 25 Top 10 hits, sell over 100 million albums world wide and be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! As a solo artist, John Fogerty would continue his streak of international hits and prominence on the rock and roll landscape!
With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life. Then, she created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, and traditional blues styles. For the past decade, Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene. Joyann's new album, 2023’s Roots, debuted at Number Ten on the Billboard blues chart.
Jess Williamson's new album, 2023's Time Ain’t Accidental, evokes iconic Western landscapes, tear-in-beer anthems, and a wholly modern take on country music. It showcases Williamson’s voice, crystalline and acrobatic in its range, standing front and center. Think Linda Ronstadt turned minimalist, The Chicks gone indie or even Emmylou Harris’ work with Daniel Lanois.
