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Actors Wanted: Happy Days Auditions

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:04pm
Actors Wanted: Happy Days Auditions

Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) announces auditions will be held May 22 and 23 from 7−10 p.m., for the summer musical Happy Days at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N. Broadway in Albert Lea. 

Ten performances of this new musical based on the popular television series starring Albert Lea native Marion Ross are scheduled for July 10−20. Ross will also return to her hometown as an honored guest during the production.

There are 17 roles to cast in the show, including 14 energetic teenagers who enjoy singing and dancing. Popular characters in the musical include “The Fonz,” Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Richie Cunningham, Ralph Malph, Potsie, Chachi, Joanie and many others. James Dean and Elvis Presley also make cameo appearances.

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Met Opera Comes to Albert Lea

Submitted by Brianna Long, ABC 6 News Reporter
Sunday, October 14th, 2012, 9:30pm

If you enjoy the opera, you don't have to go any farther than Albert Lea.

The Met Opera, out of New York City, is showing live through a simulcast at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center.

Saturday's "The Elixer of Love" was the first of twelve performances. The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center is the first independent theater in Minnesota to offer the series.

"There are other theatres in the area that show them, there's one in Mankato and I think Minneapolis, or you'd have to go to Sioux Falls or down to Des Moines to be able to see this so we hope that people take advantage of uh coming to the opera, a little bit closer and it's world class," said Eileen Ness, with Albert Lea Civic Music.

"Otello" is the next performance, which will be shown on October 27th. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $12 for kids.

 

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Second Wind Down Wednesday Today

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 4:13am
Second Wind Down Wednesday Today

The Albert Lea Downtown Association and the Wind Down Wednesday Event Committee is hosting the second Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music Festival today.

This event will bring Albert Lea and surrounding communities together to celebrate summer.

The hope is to offer a wide variety of incredible art, crafts, artisan food products and entertainment within the market.  The event will be held in the historic downtown of Albert Lea right on Broadway Avenue!

If you go:

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Freeborn County Fair Begins

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 7:40am
Freeborn County Fair Begins

The Freeborn County Fair begins Tuesday, July 31st.  At this year's fair, expect to see live musical acts and crafts on display.

It begins with entry day on Tuesday.  Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day.  Saturday is Kids Day at the fair.

New in the Fairlane Building this year, "Touch Of Broadway Shows."  This new event features local talent that will perform on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

2012 Live Music At Grandstand: All Shows Start at 8:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday - Colt Ford
  • Wednesday - Kip Moore
  • Thursday - Thompson Square
  • Friday - Charley Pride
  • Saturday - Lonestar

If you go:

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Albert Lea To Hold First Wind Down Wednesday

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 7:31am
Albert Lea To Hold First Wind Down Wednesday

Albert Lea's first Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market and Music Festival is Wednesday, June 18.

There will be food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and local entertainment with live music throughout the day.

If you go:

  • 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Broadway Avenue, downtown Albert Lea

Entertaiment on June 18th includes:

  • Andrea Jietz
  • Paul Christian
  • Indescrepency
  • Megan Kirsch, Oceanna Snyder
  • Bob Tewes
  • Lille Nielsen
  • Riptide
  • Adam Wollenburg
  • Steve Sullivan & The Factory

The next Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market and Music Festival will be August 15.

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Hayward Days This Weekend

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Friday, July 6th, 2012, 4:27am
Hayward Days This Weekend

If you are looking for a way to get out of the house, go to Hayward Days this weekend.  It will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Events this year include:

  • Softball Tournament
  • City wide Garage Sales
  • Bake Sale
  • Classic car show
  • Mud bog
  • Outdoor music F
  • Food stands
  • Street dance
  • Sunday - Softball
  • Coffee Hour at Hayward Lutheran Church, Outdoor Worship

Hayward is located just east of Albert Lea.  For more information: http://www.haywardmn.org/events.htm

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Winning Floats Announced In 3rd Of July Parade

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, 3:28am
Winning Floats Announced In 3rd Of July Parade

Congratulations to this year's winning floats in the 3rd of July Parade, sponsored by the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce.

Best Overall:  Innovance (Commercial Category)

Commercial (since the best overall was in this category there is no 1st place):

2nd Place: Interstate Packaging

Non-Profit
1st Place: Hayward 4-H Club
2nd Place: Knights of Columbus

Youth
1st Place: Freeborn County 4-H Dog Members
2nd Place: The Children's Center

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