AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Jaques Art Center. More information available at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
BRAINERD
Auditions
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Auditions for "Church Basement Ladies," 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, Chalberg Theatre at CLC. For more information, contact Brainerd Community Theater Director Patrick Spradlin at 218-855-8255 or at pspradlin@clcmn.edu .
Book celebration
A book launch celebration, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, The Crossing Arts Alliance for author Candace Simar's book "Escape to Fort Abercrombie." Short readings will be 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
DEERWOOD
Summer Concert Series
Classic rock band Lake Effect will kick off the Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. May 26. Admission is $5 per person for non-resort guests, who may pay at the gate or online at ruttgers.com/lake-effect.
WADENA
Author event
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Author Nancy O'Brien Wagner of "Alice in France: The World War I Letters of Alice M. O'Brien," 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, Robertson Theatre; free.