EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
ALEA GOBBLE WOBBLE
FESTIVAL OF TREES OPEN HOUSE
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When: Race starts at 9 a.m. Where: Brookside Education Center Cost: Before Oct. 31, cost is $30 for an adult, $15 for a student; after Oct. 31, cost is $35. More info: The Albert Lea Education Association is sponsoring the third-annual Gobble Wobble, a 5K run/walk for district employees, students, their families and community members. All proceeds go to the ALEA scholarship fund. Participants will start on Richway Drive and wind through residential neighborhoods. They will follow Fountain Lake for the second part of their course until they reach Brookside for the finish line. Register at www.albertlea.org.
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When: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: Free More info: A longstanding Albert Lea Art Center tradition, the Festival of Trees display will open Nov. 25 at the Art Center’s new location at 101 S. Broadway and continue through Dec. 29. This year’s theme is “Christmas on Broadway.”
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“THE ADDAMS FAMILY” When: 7 p.m. Where: Albert Lea High School auditorium Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students More info: This show is adapted from the popular TV sitcom of the ’70s and the more recent movies. The creepy and kooky family is all there in a twisted story of love and family loyalty.
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“A HARD DAY’S NIGHT — BEATLES TRIBUTE” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Cost: $20 More info: Started in 2006 in the Twin Cities, “A Hard Day’s Night” is a highenergy, authentic replication of a Beatles performance. The group plays authentic instruments, wears authentic costumes and sounds just like the real thing.
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BLUEGRASS CHRISTMAS — MONROE CROSSING When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Cost: $20 More info: Monroe Crossing will bring a musical merriment to your holiday with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, gospel and heartfelt originals. Named in honor of Bill Monroe and based out of the Twin Cities, the group is a favorite among bluegrass connoisseurs and non-bluegrass audiences alike.