Part of the WaterMusic Series presented by St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, this concert features some of the area’s most talented performers, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio’s Steve Staruch. 651.429.5351. Read more about The Next Generation: Young Musicians Showcase Concert
Head out to frozen White Bear Lake to see the space in an entirely different context at this art and community event. Ice-fishing shanties like you’ve never seen them before will be set up all over the ice; the shanties are artistically designed and include interactive elements, so you can be part of the action. Grab a hot dog from the Art Shanty Projects Board’s shanty and explore what our arts community has to offer in a fun (albeit cold) setting. 612.567.6844. Read more about Art Shanty Projects
It’s winter recital time for students from the MacPhail Center for Music’s White Bear Lake location. 612.321.0100. Read more about MacPhail Center Music Recital
If the chill outside isn’t enough for you, head to the Lakeshore Players’ production of Robert E. Sherwood’s Petrified Forest. When hostages are taken at a roadside diner, an intriguing battle of wits occurs with life-or-death stakes in this suspenseful, chilling thriller. Showtimes vary. 651.429.5674. Read more about The Petrified Forest
If you find yourself without an indoor project to keep you from getting cabin fever, stop by Lila and Claudine’s. The Knitting Room is open on weekends for knitters to sit, knit and chat. Get a jump on your next piece while you make new friends or catch up with old ones. 10 a.m. Saturdays, noon Sundays. 651.429.9551 Read more about Open Knitting Room
Get your fix of blues and soul with the Sweet Tea Band, a four-member group playing an edgy mix of genres. The band combines covers and original songs in their own style to create a sound that is unmistakably their own. 651.426.2300. Read more about Sweet Tea Band at Manitou Station
Celebrate the holidays with vocalist Abigail Lennox and the Beggar Boys, a band out of Boston with an eclectic Celtic sound. As part of the St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church’s Water Music series, this concert features talented performers who connect with their audience. Stick around for a meet-the-artists reception afterward. December 7, 7:00 p.m. and December 8, 3:00 p.m. 651.429.5351. Read more about A Celtic Christmas
Based on the classic Rudyard Kipling story, this production of The Jungle Book is sure to delight the whole family. Follow the adventures of Mowgli as he grows up and learns his way around the jungle, meeting animals from friendly monkeys to vicious tigers, along the way. 651.429.5674. Read more about The Jungle Book
Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Bill Koncar Band at the Withrow Ballroom. Koncar is a strolling accordionist and has performed alone and with his band all around the Twin Cities area. The band plays all kinds of music, from polkas to waltzes, fox trots to swing, Latin rhythms to classic rock and pop. 651-439-5123 Read more about The Bill Koncar Band
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