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LEFT- Quasimodo, played by Gabe Twedt, shares a tender scene with Esmeralda, played by Erin Schrader.
ABOVE- Lead characters rehearse a scene from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” from left: Nick Hirka as Clopin, Gabe Twedt as Quasimodo, Alex Gisleson as Phoebus, Erin Schrader as Esmeralda, and Matt Spencer as Frollo.
‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ June 22-25
The full cast of the New Minowa Players production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” poses for a picture during a recent rehearsal. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)
New Minowa Players are in rehearsals for the upcoming musical production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The show is based on Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, and includes songs from the Disney animated film. The play opens Thursday, June 22, at the Decorah High School Auditorium. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at newminowaplayers.ludus.com; or from June 19-24, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the at Decorah High School ticket office. Note: The show is rated PG, containing stage violence.
13th annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest June 24 Enjoy an afternoon at the 13th annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest Saturday, June 24, on the bank of the Mississippi River in Marquette. The annual event is a fundraiser for the McGregor/Marquette Chamber of Commerce. Participants include four wineries, a new cidery and six breweries, all from Iowa. “It’s a great chance to sample a huge variety of flavors from our region in an unforgettable setting,” said Chamber Executive
Director Mary Willie. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m., and includes unlimited wine and beer sampling, a commemorative glass, food vendors and music by The Guthries. Those craving a special experience can hop on board Maiden Voyage Tours and enjoy a 90-minute educational and musical cruise on the Mississippi River with captain Robert Vavra. VIP tickets are available for the cruise, which leaves at 12:45 p.m. and
brings passengers back in time for the sampling event. VIP tickets include music and lunch provided with the tour, along with the sampling event. Save room for a late lunch or piece of pie from Jayco Fish, Sadie’s Sweet Shop or Lily’s Tacos. Tickets are available by visiting the “Events” tab at www.mcgreg-marq.org. Tickets will also be available for sale on the day of the event.
‘Laura Days’ June 23-25 Lynn Urban will present an old-fashioned schoolmarm talk titled “Time for School!” during the Laura Days celebration in Burr Oak Saturday, June 24. (Submitted photo) By Roz Weis Burr Oak’s 2023 Laura Days celebration is Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, and this year’s festivities promise something for all ages. Lynn Urban of Racine, Wis., is this year’s guest “schoolmarm” with two presentations titled “Time for School!” on Saturday. Urban has been researching Laura Ingalls Wilder for more than 30 years. She has given programs on Laura, her life and writings at numerous schools, libraries, churches and historical sites throughout the Midwest. She has volunteered in Burr Oak and Pepin for their Laura Days celebrations. She has also given presentations at the Old World Wisconsin Laura Days event. The guest speaker has served on the board of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association, and has traveled to the homesites numerous times. Urban has an elementary education degree, and has served as schoolmarm and coordinator for the Racine Heritage Museum’s 1888 Schoolhouse. She lives in Racine with her husband John and has two adult children David and Julie (Scott). Events The Burr Oak Laura Days celebration commemorates the time author Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family resided
in the northeast Iowa village. The Ingalls family traveled to Burr Oak back in 1876 to help manage the Masters Hotel. The hotel is now a museum, and it is the only childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder remaining on its original site. A full slate of activities is planned for this year’s celebration. Venues include the park and museum grounds and Barney’s Bar & Grill in Burr Oak. Entertainment by the Buck Hollow Band is planned Friday, June 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday’s special events include a smoke-off cooking contest, with judging from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tours of the Masters Hotel will be available every half hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A large food tent will be set up, serving brats, hot dogs, walking tacos, pie, drinks and more, starting at 10 a.m. The grand parade down 236th Avenue is scheduled at noon (rain date will be Sunday for the parade). Lynn Urban will present “Time for School!” at 12:30 p.m., and again at 2 p.m., at the schoolhouse. Children’s pioneer games, rendezvous craft demonstrations and hands-on activities will be offered behind the hotel from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The popular pie auction is planned under the main tent at 1:30 p.m., followed by
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Ossian summer performances kick off June 21 The 2023 Ossian Summer Performances at the Pavilion will begin on Wednesday, June 21, and run through Sunday, Aug. 13. The events at the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion Series at Carey’s Park in Ossian include six movies and nine live performances. The pavilion features a state-of-the-art sound system, a large movie screen and re-
cessed lighting. Individuals and area businesses support specific movies and live performances throughout the summer. All performances are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the event on the lawn. The first two performances feature two young rising vocalists from Iowa. On Wednesday, June 21, Mark Zalaznik will perform.
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Zalaznik grew up on a dairy farm and the radio was always on in the background. He and his parents would sing along to the music as they worked and when they rode in cars together. At the age 10, Zalaznik started learning guitar and at 18 (10 years ago) he was playing music at bars, restaurants and events in the tri-state area. His love of classic and modern
country, and classic rock and folk music comes through in his crowd-pleasing performances. The first Movie Night on Sunday, June 25, features “Up,” focusing on Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to
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