AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, 10 a.m. first Saturday of the month for ages 8 and up, Jaques Art Center; Art classes, 1-4 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. More information/registration call the center at (218) 927-2363 or email at info@jaquesart.com .
BAXTER
Book-signing
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Author Midge Bubany, reading and signing copies of her debut novel "The Equalizer," from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Book World.
Book-signing
Author Marlene Chabot of "Death At The Bar X Ranch," to appear 12-2 p.m. July 2, Book World; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 at Pequot Lakes Stars and Stripes event.
BRAINERD
Brown Bag Lunch
Brown Bag Lunch Summer Author Series, every Monday at noon through Aug. 4, Brainerd Public Library; free. Author Julie Kramer of "Delivering Death" this Monday.
Bandstand concerts
Music in Gregory Park summer series, every Thursday: Daybreak, central Minnesota band playing hits from the 40s through today's top classics, 7 p.m. today. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rainout site in The Center on Kingwood Street.
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Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands, 4-11 p.m. July 3, senior parking lot at Brainerd High School. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door and available at Coco Moon and Bridge of Harmony.
Fourth of July band
Pop Rocks, a high energy live music show, 6:45 p.m. July 4, Brainerd High School.
Northern Plaid Festival
Northern Plaid Festival, July 26, Northland Arboretum.
CROSSLAKE
Concerts in the Park
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Daybreak, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Crosslake Town Square.
Band in the Parkin Norm's Bait and Tackle Choir, 7 p.m. Saturday.
CROSBY
Music in the Park
Ripple River String Fiddlers, 6-9 p.m. today; Lakes Area Music Festival directors Scott Lykins and John Taylor, July 3, both at Crosby Memorial Park.
LITTLE FALLS
Singing opportunities
The St. Francis Community Chorale meets 7 p.m. Thursdays; Women's group meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays; Men's group meets 6:30 p.m. Mondays; More information call the St. Francis Music Center at 320-632-0637.
NISSWA
Lakes Organ Summer Series
The next concert will be July 23. TBA.
PEQUOT LAKES
Theater production
Pequot Lakes Community Theater production: "Mom's Gift," 8 p.m. July 10-12 and 15-17, Pequot Lakes High School theater. Tickets call community education at 218-568-9200 or go to www.glapa.info .
Band in the Park
Norm's Bait and Tackle Choir, 7 p.m. Saturday.
Market in the Park
Market in the Park, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Aug. 21, Trailside Park.
STAPLES
Chorus rehearsals
Staples Area Women's Chorus rehearsals, 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School Choir Room.
