ARETHA — HONORING THE QUEEN OF SOUL

KGPCo Music Series

Saturday, April 27 at 7:30pm
Member - $20 / Non Member - $25 / Student - $12

Power vocalists Mary Lieser and Dianna Parks return to the Paradise stage after back-to-back sellouts with their Linda Ronstadt and fABBulous shows. Joining them will be LaSonya Natividad from the band KnuFunk. The legendary Aretha Franklin is honored and remembered in this special tribute backed by Incognito, several times voted Rochester's Favorite Band.

ALMOST PARADISE — 1984 PROM NIGHT

Crossroads Variety Series

Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm
Member - $20 / Non Member - $25 / Student - $15

Journey back to ‘80s prom night with all the 80s glitz & glam: big permed hair, loud fashion, giant bows, skinny ties and of course big, puffy prom dresses! This live music show features a 9-piece band with some of the Twin Cities best vocalists covering all the best prom and 80’s party music: Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, Huey Lewis, Billy Idol, David Bowie, Journey, Bonnie Tyler, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, The Go-Go’s, and of course, MN’s favorite dance king, Prince!

Prom dress and 80s attire encouraged! There will even be a Grand March, crowning a Prom King & Queen, and of course, no 80s prom is complete without the Balloon Arch photo booth!

INSPIRED BY DYLAN — AN EVENING OF MUSIC, ART & POETRY

Special Event

Thursday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Advance - $15 / Door - $20

Pressing On—The Spiritual Songs of Bob Dylan performed by the Mick Sterling Ensemble, with additional guest poets from the new published anthology Visiting Bob: Poems Inspired by the Life and Work of Bob Dylan (New Rivers Press)

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Bob Dylan is one of the world’s most iconic singer-songwriters and pop culture influencers. This show includes a pop-up gallery with art pieces inspired by Dylan, acoustic music and free appetizers in the gallery space and then a main stage event that honors Bob Dylan’s legacy as musician and writer. Pressing On—The Spiritual Songs of Bob Dylan performed by some of the Twin Cities best musicians and interspersed with readings from Visiting Bob, this is an evening that celebrates one of Minnesota’s and the world’s most memorable and influential voices.

There is a pre-event - Acoustic Gallery from 5-7pm and it is Free & Open to the Public.

A PIRATE'S TALE — A SWASHBUCKLING MUSICAL!

Paradise Community Theatre

June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30pm
June 16 & 23 at 2pm
Member - $15 / Non Member - $17 / Student - $11

Music and Lyrics by Paul Shapera, book by Shaun Rolly
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald

From the black waters comes a new tale of love, celebration and betrayal. Follow Pirate King Tristin and Pirate Queen Cassandra and her pirate Lasses on an adventure of Love, Mutiny and sword fights on the high seas.

DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS KIDS

Marquee Children’s Theatre

Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Saturday, July 13 at 4pm & 7pm
One show will be ASL interpreted.
Adult - $8 / Student - $4
Family 4-Pack (2 Adults & 2 Students) - $20

In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully funscore, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.

MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR!

Marquee Children’s Theatre

Friday, August 16 at 7pm
Saturday, August 17 at 1pm & 7pm
One show will be ASL interpreted.
Adult - $8 / Student - $4
Family 4-Pack (2 Adults & 2 Students) - $20

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they live the good life at the Central Park Zoo. All that changes suddenly when Marty seeks the freedom and wide open green spaces of Conneticut. Join the group on their mis-adventures and fun when Marty's trip outside the zoo gates lands them on the island of Madagascar instead. Cue the crazy penguins and the controlling lemur ruler, King Julien the 13th, as this foursome discovers the great wild, forges new friendships and helps defeat the Foosa. A musical adventure for the whole family! 
Based on the DreamWorks animated movie, this performance has up to 17 different speaking and singing roles with additional opportunities for a cast of up to 40 young actors to showcase their talents.

TAKIN' IT TO THE LIMIT TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES featuring THE FABULOUS ARMADILLOS & COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS

Crossroads Variety Series

Saturday, September 27 at 7:30pm
Member - $ 30/ Non Member - $35 / Student - $20

Now in the 9th year! Hundreds of sold-out performances! The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious come together to recreate the magical songs of the premier band of California Rock in the 70’s, the Eagles! You will hear all the hits and relive the thrill of your turntable spinning those incredible albums. Sit back, close your eyes and fee the energy of the Eagles, reproduced precisely by the 9 piece band.

THE OVER & BACK BAND

KGPCo Music Series

Friday, October 18 at 7:30pm
Member - $20 / Non Member - $25 / Student - $12

Two Fiddles are Better than One!
The Over & Back Band, fronted by MN Rock/Country Music Hall of Fame fiddler Dr. Mike Hildebrandt, is “back” with an exciting new show featuring internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Randy Sabien! Along with some amazing twin fiddling, the rest of the band brings stellar vocal and instrumental virtuosity, with their irresistible combination of jazz, swing, country and bluegrass influences. Guest appearances by Bryan Forrester and Pauline Schuster top-off this not-to-be missed music event!

WINE, WOMEN & COMEDY with AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN, JEN KOBER

Special Event

Saturday, November 9 at 6:30pm (Wine Tasting) / 7:30pm (show)
Member - $18 / Non Member - $23 / Student - $15

Jen Kober has energetically bounded onto the national stage, bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy.  Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny as Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh. Jen was the 2016 Winner of NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year for her Girl Scout Cookie story. Her comedy is also on the big screen, with appearances in several TV comedies (The Middle, The Mindy Project and Curb Your Enthusiasm, just to name a few) as well as Film.

This show contains adult content and language.

Sponsored by Patrick Andreas Farmers Insurance Agency

OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS

Crossroads Variety Series

Saturday, November 16 at 6:00pm
Member - $17 / Non Member - $22 / Children 12 and under - $12
Family 4-Pack (2 adults & 2 children):
Member - $52 /Non Member - $62

The GRAMMY Award-winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers return to the Paradise to showcase songs from their newest album, Winterland as well as favorites from all their collections! A voyage from autumn to spring, Winterland presents winter adventures and music the entire family can enjoy. As four-time Parent’s Choice Award winners, The Okee Dokee Brothers put their passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Their goal is to inspire children and their parents to get outside and get creative.

A CHRISTMAS WITH MICK STERLING

Crossroads Variety Series

Thursday, December 19 at 7:30pm
Member - $18 / Non Member - $23 / Student - $12
Family 4-Pack (2 adult & 2 student):
Member - $55 / Non Member - $65

This fan-favorite is becoming a new Faribault Holiday Tradition!
At Christmas combines a unique blend of holiday-themed comedy sketches that are brilliantly written and performed by Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop alumni and a 6-piece live band led by one Minnesota’s best front men, Mick Sterling and Peter Guertin, A Brave New Workshop’s musical director. At Christmas is wonderfully simple and minimal. What drives this show are the stories and music that ring true with family members of all ages. It is a true reflection of what the Holidays are—funny, poignant and heartwarmingly tender.