Small Talks – “Exploring Wilderness: From Heart Racing Adventure to Tranquility”
March 29, 2025
Join us for his firsthand accounts from Alaska to India to our own Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Saturday, March 29, 1:00 p.m.
John Rust will describe some of the adventures documented in his book – “Exploring Wilderness: From Heart Racing Adventure to Tranquility”. In addition, he will present slides showing locations he has visited worldwide, and wildlife encountered along the way. Join us for his firsthand accounts from Alaska to India to our own Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
John is past president of the Minnesota Division of the Conservation organization Izaak Walton League (just down the street from the MMHC). IWL was founded in 1922 to conserve outdoor America for future generations. He will also discuss and answer questions about the IWL's activities in Minnesota.
RSVP by March 22.
Small Talks are free and open to the public.
Please RSVP by Saturday, March 22 to Mark Anderson at mark.anderson@mnmasonic.org or at (952) 948-6503.
Sidekick Theatre Presents – Perfect Wedding
April 23, 2025–May 18, 2025
Fast-moving comedy with endless excuses, lies, confusion and false confessions right up to the unexpected happy ending!
A Riotous Comedy and Touching Love Story by Robin Hawdon
"THE BIG DAY GONE HILARIOUSLY WRONG!"
A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, the best man, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances run from April 23 - May 18, 2025
Wednesday & Thursday Matinees @ 1pm
Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees @1pm
*Meal option available for every performance - reservation required.
"This fast-moving comedy produces and endless series of excuses, lies, confusion and false confessions right up to the unexpected happy end." - Broadway World
Sidekick Theatre Presents – The Return to Oz
June 17, 2025–August 09, 2025
An action packed new musical for all ages!
An Action Packed New Musical for All Ages
Follow the road to a magical new musical adventure with lots of laughs, audience participation and loveable characters along the way!
Dorothy, a restless Kansas farm girl eager to see more of the world, is transported by a cyclone to the magical world of Oz where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, who quickly become her new friends. Together, they overcome their fears of witches, flying monkeys, and a haunted forest to learn if the Wizard can make their dreams come true.
Running time: 65 minutes
Performances run from June 17th - August 9th.
OCB Los Campeones Natural Cup
June 28, 2025
Come see the next OCB Natural Pros crowned as physique competitions are taken to new heights at the Los Campeones Natural Cup!
Competition starts at 8:30am.
Tickets:
Individual $40
Coach's Pass $50
2nd Coach's Pass $10
Military/1st Responder $32
Senior $32
Child 12 & Under $25
Child 3 & Under are Free
Los Campeones translates to "the champions" and that's exactly what this event brings out. Prestigious awards, an elegant venue, and, of course some of the best amateur athletes in the Midwest. Come see the next OCB Natural Pros crowned as physique competitions are taken to new heights at this year's Los Campeones Natural Cup!
Seating is general admission. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
Online sales end at 7:30am on Saturday, June 28th.
2025 OCB Natural Viking
September 13, 2025
Who will be crowned King and Queen of the North?
Competition starts at 8am.
The Flagship Natural Bodybuilding Event in all of Minnesota. Come see who will be crowned King & Queen of the North!
TICKETS:
Individual - $40
Coach's Pass - $50
2nd Coach's Pass - $10
Military/1st Responder - $32
Senior - $32
Child 12 and Under - $25
Child 3 and Under - Free
Seating is general admission. Online ticketing ends 9/14/2024; tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Online sales end 7am on Saturday, September 13th.
Sidekick Theatre Presents – Fireflies
October 08, 2025–November 02, 2025
"A charming love store that will warm your heart." - BroadwayWorld
A Romantic Comedy by Matthew Barber
Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town's most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor's house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn't all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.
Performances run from October 8th - November 2nd.
Wednesday & Thursday Matinees @ 1pm
Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees @ 1pm
*Meal option available for every performance - reservation required.
"A charming love story that will warm your heart." - BroadwayWorld.
