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Mississippi Lock & Dam Boat Cruise
Saturday, August 5
An annual favorite is on the summer menu! We are so fortunate to once again enjoy this tour… four hours of relaxation and a great buffet meal! We’re headed for Harriet Island in St. Paul where we’ll take in the beautiful sites along this historically narrated cruise, which travels through the Ford Lock and Dam – Lock #1, from St. Paul into Minneapolis then returning to Harriet Island. It truly is amazing how the riverboat is raised and lowered to get through the lock. Kids will love it, and we’ll most probably see eagles (and many dogs playing) along the river! We’ll be treated to an included buffet lunch of BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green chili cheddar corn bread, potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon wedges, cookies and coffee.
$96 pp ($80 pp ages 3-12)
Cokato 7:45 AM-5:45 PM • Howard Lake 8:00 AM-5:30 PM • Winsted 8:15 AM-5:15 PM • Lester Prairie 8:30 AM-5:00 PM • Plato 8:45 AM-4:45 PM • NYA 9:00 AM-4:30 PM • Waconia 9:15 AM-4:15 PM • Chanhassen 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Beat Boom
Thursday, August 17
The British Are Coming! Our destination is the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of Quartered Rotisserie Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Orange Poppy Seed Salad, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Dessert – Chef’s Choice, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea. (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head to the theatre for Beat Boom: A British Invasion Celebration. Pop culture in the U.S. was forever changed with the debut of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Within a week, British pop music swept across America and dominated the charts. Beat Boom showcases your favorite Sidekick Theatre musicians performing iconic songs from the British Invasion, including “You Really Got Me” (The Kinks), “Satisfaction” (The Rolling Stones), and “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann).
$98 pp
Cokato 9:00 AM-5:30 PM • Howard Lake 9:15 AM-5:15 PM • Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM • Lester Prairie 9:45 AM-4:45 PM • Plato 10:00 AM-4:30 PM • NYA 10:15 AM-4:15 PM • Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM • Chanhassen 10:45 AM-3:45 PM
Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement
Wednesday, September 27
Back by popular demand! The Church Basement Ladies are at it again! After an included lunch buffet at Q. Cumbers, which features a 50’ long salad bar, a variety of hot entrees, soup and ice cream/desert bar, we’re on our way to the Ames Center in Burnsville for A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement! It’s 1960 and Beverly gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation, Pastor announces his impending nuptials, Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money, and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson. In the rural church basement in the spring, a reformation is underway, and your favorite Church Basement Ladies are facing it head-on. Through it all these “bulwarks never failing” stand strong in their faith and in their friendships.
$98 pp
Cokato 9:00 AM-5:30 PM • Howard Lake 9:15 AM-5:15 PM • Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM • Lester Prairie 9:45 AM-4:45 PM • Plato 10:00 AM-4:30 PM • NYA 10:15 AM-4:15 PM • Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM • Chanhassen 10:45 AM-3:45 PM
Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Cruise
Wednesday, October 11
Hope is eternal, and we’ll hope for beautiful fall colors for this annual fall favorite! It is so relaxing and also a reminder that our seasons are changing. I am so impressed with the included deli buffet lunch. You could build your own sandwich with all sorts of ingredients and add warm entrée selections and dessert.
$87 pp
Cokato 7:45 AM-5:00 PM • Howard Lake 8:00 AM-4:45 PM • Winsted 8:15 AM-4:30 PM • Lester Prairie 8:30 AM-4:15 PM • Plato 8:45 AM-4:00 PM • NYA 9:00 AM-3:45 PM • Waconia 9:15 AM-3:30 PM • Victoria 9:30 AM-3:15 PM • Chanhassen 9:45 AM-3:00 PM
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Wednesday, October 25
We saw this show at the Plymouth Playhouse in 2017. I’m excited to see it at the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of Creamy Chicken Breast, served with Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Dessert – Chef’s Choice, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea. (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head to the theatre for The Marvelous Wonderettes. This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In act two, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!
$92 pp
Cokato 9:00 AM-5:30 PM • Howard Lake 9:15 AM-5:15 PM • Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM • Lester Prairie 9:45 AM-4:45 PM • Plato 10:00 AM-4:30 PM • NYA 10:15 AM-4:15 PM • Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM • Chanhassen 10:45 AM-3:45 PM
Honky Tonk Holiday
Thursday, December 7
Our destination is the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of Cranberry Roast Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Bean Amondine, Winter Salad, Dinner Roll, Assorted Dessert – Chef’s Choice, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea. (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head to the theatre for Honky Tonk Holiday. ’Tis the season for a hootenanny! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this funny, heartwarming musical extravaganza. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holiday season. Whether you enjoy good old-fashioned country Christmas songs or you like contemporary holiday tunes with a distinctly Nashville twist, you won’t want to miss out on our Honky Tonk Holiday!
$98 pp
Cokato 9:00 AM-5:30 PM • Howard Lake 9:15 AM-5:15 PM • Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM • Lester Prairie 9:45 AM-4:45 PM • Plato 10:00 AM-4:30 PM • NYA 10:15 AM-4:15 PM • Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM • Chanhassen 10:45 AM-3:45 PM