Photographing SoMinn

The rewards of Red Wing

The Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing literally sounded too good to be true: “209 bands. 23 venues. Two days of exploration.” Feb. 22 was balmy by Minnesota winter standards and the perfect day for my husband and me to roam the charming riverside town and float in and out of coffee shops, churches, legions and restaurants to listen to a range of music. Favorites included the artistic SYM1; talented Turn! Turn! Turn! and energetic Under the Pavilion. We stopped not once, but twice, to snack on savory street tacos at La Mexicana Market & Restaurant. We indulged in baked goods from the popular Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop. We walked along the Mississippi River backwaters near the old train depot and admired the towering grain elevators as we discussed the historical significance of Red Wing as a shipping port. We rummaged at Jump the Broom Wedding Consignment. Our adventures in Red Wing have been dozens through the years and seasons. They include hikes at Barn Bluff; stays at the St. James Hotel; coconut cream pie at Stockholm Pie’s Pie Plate Café and tiny turtles that crossed our path and blessed our day. SMS Photos and text by Eli zab eth Nida Ob ert www.nidaphoto.com elizabeth@nidaphoto.com