An Evening With Wordsmiths
What: Poetry Night with Bart Sutter and Shelley Getten
When: Sept. 30, 7-8 p.m.
Where: 3038 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Join local writers Bart Sutter and Shelley Green for a night of poetry at Magers & Quinn Booksellers. This event is free, but registration is recommended.
In Conversation
What: Talking Volumes with Louise Erdrich
When: Oct. 1, 6 p.m.
Where: 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
This installment of Talking Volumes by MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune will feature a conversation with Louise Erdrich, an award-winning local author, bookstore owner, and member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, at the Fitzgerald Theater. MPR News journalist Kerri Miller will join Erdrich on stage to discuss her latest novel, “The Mighty Red.”
Seize the Day
What: “Newsies”
When: Several performances Oct. 3-6
Where: 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester
Travel back in time with the Rochester Civic Theatre’s production of “Newsies,” a beloved Disney musical based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899.
Raise Your Stein
What: PryesFest 2024
When: Oct. 4-6, starting at 11 a.m.
Where: 1401 W. River Road N., Minneapolis
Head to Pryes Brewing Co. for the third and final weekend of PryesFest. Grab a stein (or two), try seasonal beer releases, and make a new furry friend at the petting goat pen.
Courtesy of Pryes Brewing Co.
Bottles, Bites, and Bands
What: Earl Jam
When: Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m.
Where:1325 Quincy St. NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis
Head to Northeast Minneapolis for Earl Giles Distillery’s second annual Earl Jam party. Sip on spirits and try out the food vendors on-site while enjoying a full day of live music.
Art Along the River
What: Rivertown Fall Art Festival
When: Oct. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 201 Water St. N., Stillwater
This fine art festival in downtown Stillwater’s Lowell Park features up to 180 artisans showcasing artwork across all kinds of mediums: ceramics, jewelry, glass, clay, and more. Plus, check out the festival’s food vendors, beer garden, and live entertainment set against a stunning riverfront backdrop.
