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Art events
Kaleidoscope, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, with this Saturday on origami, Jaques Art Center; Coloring Club, 1-3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. More information at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
BAXTER
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Author Raymen Starkka of "SINS of Human Rights Abuse and Corruption," to appear for book signings: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and Aug. 27 at Book World.
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Author Midge Bubany to appear for a book-signing, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Book World.
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Author Steven A. Carr of "Hole in the Day: A Novel," to appear from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Book World.
Artists training
Screen Porch Productions will host training, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, June 30 and Friday, Northern Lakes Senior Living. For more information or sign up at tkunz@brainerd.net or 218-259-4206.
BRAINERD
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Iconic Fest
Iconic Fest, July 8-9, Green Lantern. Go to www.iconicfest.com for more information.
Line-Up:
July 8: CherryGun, 5 p.m.; Free Fallin' - A Tribute to Tom Petty, 7 p.m.; and Great White, 9 p.m.
July 9: Shalo Lee Band, 5 p.m.; Confederate Railroad, 7 p.m.; and John Anderson, 9 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Author Series
Brown Bag Lunch Author Series with Tracy Mann's "Secrets from the Eating Lab," July 11, Brainerd Public Library. More information call 218-829-5574.
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Author Connie Claire (Peterson) Szarke of "Lady in the Moon," from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Arts in the Park in Gregory Park.
CROSBY
Summer Soiree
Las Vegas entertainer Barrie Cunningham to perform "Adventures in Parrotdise, the Ultimate Tribute to Jimmy Buffett," 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Heartwood Senior Living Community, as part of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center's Summer Soiree fundraiser. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations or more information, contact Jennifer Holmvig at jholmvig@cuyunamed.org or 218-545-4455.
CROSSLAKE
Music Outdoor Series
Shane Martin, 7 p.m. Saturday, Town Square
LITTLE FALLS
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Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night, the first Thursdays of every month from 7-9 p.m. through Sept. 1, Great River Arts. More information go to www.greatart.org or by calling 320-632-0960.
Drumming Club
Drumming Club, meets from 4-5 p.m. Mondays, St. Francis Music Center. More information go to www.sfmusiccenter.org or call 320-632-0637.
NISSWA
Summer Concert Series
Grand View Lodge Summer Concert Series, 6-10 p.m. Thursday nights on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course: Shows are tonight, June 30: Neil Diamond Tribute by the Martin Zellar Band. Opening the show will be a Simon and Garfunkel Tribute: by The Sound of Simon.
• July 21: The Eagles Tribute by the Fabulous Armadillos. Opening the show will be 70s Jukebox Classics by Mraz and McKelvey.
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• Aug. 25: Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Rumors and Dreams. Opening is 70s Acoustic Classics by Chuck Skajewski and Friends.
WALKER
Summer Concert Series
Vicki Quade's Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night: Performances will be on 7:30 p.m. July 12, 3 p.m. July 13, 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, and 3 p.m. July 17, Walker Bay Theater. Go to www.nuns4fun.com for more information. Tickets at Walker Bay Theater are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. For tickets, call the theater box office at 218-547-4044.