Austin community marks Day of the Dead

John Molseed, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
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Oct. 30—AUSTIN, Minn. — Austin is observing Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a community celebration at Paramount Theatre downtown Austin, Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

The traditional celebration honors the dead with alters to loved ones, art, community, food and performances.

The event opens with an artist-created ofrenda — the altar honoring the dead— in the Paramount lobby. Food from Alicia Bakery will also be served, Let's Face It face painting artist Claire Bliese will offer face painting. A dance performance by Los Chinelos de Morelos is at 7 p.m. followed by live music by Los Rebeldes of Minnesota.

Interpreting services for Spanish and English will be provided by Parenting Resource Center's The Welcome Center.

Día de los Muertos community celebration

When: 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

Where: Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin.

How much: $12 per adult/$8 per student. Children four years old and younger, free.

ROCHESTER — Thesis Beer Project resumes its musical artist in residence with Mike Munson taking the stage with a rotation of guests every Wednesday in November.

* Nov. 1 — Mike Munson surf guitar and more with Paul Bergen and Jeremy Johnson on drums.

* Nov. 8 — Mike Munson solo night.

* Nov. 15 — The Mike Munson TRIO featuring Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums.

* Nov. 22 — Mike Munson and Mikkel Beckmen on washboard for a pre-Thanksgiving party.

* Nov. 29 — Mike Munson B3 Organ night featuring Scott LeGere on B3 organ and Lars-Erik Larson on drums.

Mike Munson music residency at Thesis Beer Project

Where: Thesis Beer Project, 1929 Second St. SW.

When: 7 p.m., Wednesdays in November.

LTS Brewing is hosting a handmade market to usher in the holiday season. Wares for sale will come from makers including Pletta Apiaries, My Sunshine Crochet Co., CLZens Woodworking, Trail Creek Coffee Roasters and Made New Creative. Also at the market will be a DIY gift wrapping station, themed drinks such as an alcoholic warm apple cider, and samples of a collaboration between LTS and Trail Creek Coffee with a coffee infused beer.

LTS Handmade Market

When: Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

Where: LTS Brewing, 2001 32nd Ave. NW.

LANESBORO, Minn. — Sylvan Brewing in Lanesboro, Minnesota, is bringing back Flannel Fest after a one year hiatus.

The event coincides with the release of the brewery's Red Flannel smoky red ale and live music by Barb & Tom Schramm at 2 p.m. and the Slapdash Duo at 6 p.m. Driftless Trading Post will be at the event to serve food. Sylvan will also be releasing its new red buffalo check Sylvan flannels for the event.

Sylvan Brewing Flannel Fest

When: Noon, Saturday, Nov. 4.

Where: Sylvan Brewing, Lanesboro.

ROCHESTER — The C-O-X Trio is holding its debut concert performance Sunday. Musicians Kathleen Covalt, on violin; John Osborn, on cello; and Tianyao Xie, on piano will perform pieces including Beethoven's famous "Ghost Trio" and Dvorak's beloved "Dumky Trio."

Chamber music masterpieces for strings and piano

When: 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1727 Walden Lane SW.

How much: Free, donations appreciated.

Multimedia artist originally from Goa now living in Minneapolis, Roshan Ganu, will speak about her current multimedia installation at the Rochester Art Center, "Ja-tra: A Feeling At The Beginning Of Time." Ganu will discuss how she uses various grades of light, darkness and moving images to explore our human condition.

Artist spotlight tour with artist Roshan Ganu

When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

Where: Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE.

How much: Free with museum admission.

The Rochester Branch of the NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Banquet.

The chapter's event will echo the National NAACP's 2023 theme of thriving together. It will focus on how people thrive together in Rochester bringing community leaders, activists and experts of all ages together to build a brighter future for everyone.

Rochester NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

When: 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

Where: Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE.

How much: Tickets available at

naacprochestermn.ticketleap.com.

LAKE CITY, Minn. — The annual Doe Day celebration of the opening of deer season brings businesses, restaurants and makers together in downtown Lake City, Minnesota, each year. This year's event opens 10 a.m. Saturday at various locations in downtown Lake City. A preview event Friday with a Daylight to Night vintage market at Willow Gentile Studio & Gallery 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3.

Doe Day in Lake City

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Where: Various, Lake City.