OCT 31-NOV 3 • FRI-MON
“Step Into Africa” World Vision Experience: AIDS, a walk through exhibit & audio tour. Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina, free • reserve tickets www.worldvisionexperience.org
OCT 31-NOV 9
Historic Food Packout for Kids Against Hunger. Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley • RSVP calvary.org, (763) 545-5659
NOV 1 • SATURDAY
Faith At Risk IV Conference: The Sufficiency of Scripture with special guest Gary Gilley. 9am-4:30pm, Twin City Fellowship, 2734 Rhode Island Ave. S, St. Louis Park, free • twincityfellowship.com, (952) 935-3100
Annual Fall Banquet for Members & Alumni of Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults (40+). Featuring The Gloryland Gospel Band. 4:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, $23 • RSVP by Oct. 23 lutheransinglesonline.org, (612) 866-7741
Festival for Haiti with emcee Jason Davis. Sponsored by World Wide Village. 5:30pm, Marriott Airport Bloomington, $50 • worldwidevillage.org, (651) 777-6908
Reformation and Resurrection: A concert for the season featuring CORO. 6:45pm, Roseville Covenant Church, 2865 Hamline Ave. N, $8-$15 • (763) 287-8033
Mary Beth Carlson & Mark David Williams with guest instrumentalists. 7:30pm, Calvary Church, 5300 France Ave. S, Edina, $12.50 • marybethcarlson.com, (651) 797-7070
Million Voices Tour: Barlow Girl, Jimmy Needham and Brook Barretsmith in concert. Presented by KTIS and Northwestern College. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $20-$25 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
Music Department Fall Collage Concert. 7:30pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, $6 • bethel.edu, 1-866-4-BGHTIX
NOV 1-DEC 21
“Shadowlands” based on the life of C.S. Lewis. Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium Stage, 818 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, $24-$70 • (612) 225-6241
NOV 2 • SUNDAY
The Creek Family Harvest Festival. The Creek Community, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove • (763) 494-4451
“The Last Flower” Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis in Concert. 3pm, Wayzata Community Church, 125 E Wayzata Blvd., free • (952) 473-8877
NOV 4 • TUESDAY
ELECTION DAY – Don’t forget to vote!
NOV 5 • WEDNESDAY
Lutefisk Dinner sponsored by Urland Lutheran Church. 11am-1pm, 4-7pm, Grandpa’s Event Center, Cannon Falls, $6-$15 • RSVP (507) 263-2240
Bible Across America. 2-9pm, Solomon’s Porch, 100 W 46th St., Minneapolis • bibleacrossamerica.com
Sidewalk Counseling Seminar with guest speaker Debra Braun. Sponsored by Pro-Life Action Ministries. 7-9pm, University of St. Thomas, McNeely Hall, St. Paul, free • (651) 771-1500
NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI
National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011
NOV 6 • THURSDAY
“Interviewing for Success” Crossroads Career Network with guest speaker June Thielen. 7:30-9:30am, Grace Church, Room M209, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free • ccnatgrace.com, (952) 926-1884
Building a Volunteer Team: Youth Leadership Seminar presented by Tiger McLuen. 9am-12pm, Youth Leadership, 3490 Lexington Ave. N, St. Paul • youthleadership.org, (651) 484-9400
Evening of Hope, benefit for Christian Recovery Counseling. 6-9pm, New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave., $50 • newhopechurchmn.org, (763) 533-2449
David Crowder Band in concert. 7pm, Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, $20-$35 • echoministries.net, 1-866-821-5151
ForEver Friends Fellowship for adults who have developmental disabilities, with special guest James Shaw. Sponsored by JRG Ministries. 7-8:15pm, Rm. 283, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $6/fall session • jrgministries.org, (763) 420-4774
Music Tournament Round 1: Rock Category featuring Oathkeeper, Green Means Go, Shasta Blvd and Live Off the Rhyme. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 6-8 • THU-SAT
“Celebrate Church Library Ministry” National Church Library Association’s National Conference. Holiday Inn Select, Bloomington • churchlibraries.org, (651) 430-0770
NOV 6-15
“The Madwoman of Chaillot.” Bethel University, Bethel Theatre, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, $6-$9 • bethel.edu, (651) 638-6333
NOV 7 • FRIDAY
Waffle Dinner and Silent Auction benefits Christian Heritage Academy, Caring Bridge and Gillette Chidren’s Hospital. 5-8pm, Christian Heritage Academy, 17297 Glacier Way, Rosemount, $8 • chacademy.com, (952) 953-4155
EDGE: For the “Y” Generation. 7pm, Harold Eatmon Ministries International, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine • haroldeatmon.org, (763) 493-2009
“U2-Charist” Worship/communion/benefit featuring Rattle and Hum, a U2 Tribute Band. Offering to benefit the poor. Also collecting canned goods. 7pm, Grace United Methodist church, Burnsville • (952) 435-5696
“Rock What You Got Tour” Superchick in concert with Stellar Kart, Article One, Starlit Platoon and Hyland. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $13-$17 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
Bethel Wind Symphony Fall Concert. 7:30pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, free • bethel.edu
NOV 7-8 • FRI-SAT
“Ooh, La, La: Moms are Magnificent” 2008 North Central Regional Congerence of Hearts at Home, featuring Ken Davis, Jill Savage, and Cheri Keaggy. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, $80-$85 • hearts-at-home.org, (309) 828-MOMS
4th Annual Trash and Treasure Sale, proceeds to benefit Robin’s Nest Children’s Home in Jamaica. Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-3pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 5728 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis • (612) 827-2655
NOV 7-DEC 21
“Shadowlands” Story of C.S. Lewis. McGuire Proscenium Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, $24-$70 • guthrietheater.org, (612) 337-2224
NOV 8 • SATURDAY
National Children’s Ministry Magazine Live Workshop. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 18500 County Rd. 101, Maple Grove, $65 • lordoflife.org, 1-800-447-1070
“Fashion with Compassion” Fall Fashion Show for Mothers & Daughters by Metro Hope Ministries. Proceeds benefit Healing House. Bloomington Park Plaza • metrohope.org, (612) 721-9415
Writing Non-Fiction: MN Christian Writers Guild Fall Seminar by Lois Walfrid Johnson. 8:30am-4:30pm, Church of the Resurrection, 7600 Humboldt Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, $30-$75 • RSVP (763) 478-6145
Stephen Series Caring Ministry Workshop. 9am-1pm, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2410 Stillwater Rd., Maplewood, $15 • caringministry.org, (314) 428-2600
Annual Fall Festival with lunch, arts & crafts, baked goods, white elephant sale, silent auction and more. Partial proceeds benefit Families Moving Forward Shelter. 9am-1pm, Barea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Ave. S, Richfield • (612) 861-7121
Holiday Heritage Boutique and Bake Sale with craft booths, raffle and luncheon. 9am-3pm, Bethesda Lutheran Church 2955 47th St. E, Inver Grove Heights • (651) 451-8126
13th Annual Christmas Boutique with food, unique gifts, baked goods and silent auction. 9am-3pm, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley • sotv.org, (952) 985-7326
12th Annual Auction for North Heights Christian Academy with special guests The Arend Family. Includes dinner. 5:30pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hwy. 96, Arden Hills, $20-$40 • nhlc.org, (651) 373-7062
Annual HEMI Vision Partner Celebration. 7pm, Harold Eatmon Ministries International, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine • haroldeatmon.org, (763) 493-2009
“I Will Go Tour” featuring Starfield and Above the Golden State. Sponsored by Echo Ministries. 7pm, New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave. N, New Hope, $10 • echoministries.net, (651) 631-5151
5th Annual Variety Show Fundraiser. 7pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church & School, 2230 Dale St., Roseville, donation • (651) 484-9206
Music Tournament Round 1: Urban Category featuring Tru Serva, A.R.T. and Adrian Davis. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DJ Smoove. 10pm-12:30am, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 9 • SUNDAY
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church • persecutedchurch.org
Christian Songwriters Meeting by the Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters. 2pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 105 W University Ave., St. Paul, free • (651) 222-3619
World Voices in Concert. 3pm, Wayzata Community Church, 125 E Wayzata Blvd. • worldvoicesmn.org, (952) 947-0162
Minnesota Vespers with special guests Dick & Jane Schirmacher and New Hope Musicians. 4:30pm, New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave., New Hope • (763) 533-2449
Youth MegaRally with special guests John Reuben and Greg Speck. 6:30-8pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, $4 • bethel.edu, (651) 638-6301
NOV 10 • MONDAY
An Evening at the IMAX showing “Madagascar 2.” Fundraiser for Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center. Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, 7-9pm • alphaprc.com, (952) 447-5683
NOV 10-14 • MON-FRI
Celebration & Empowerment Conference with speakers Pastor Paula White, Bishop Noel Jones, Dr. Bill Winston, Bishop Paul Morton, Pastor Rod Parsley, Pastor Sherri Fuller, Bishop Wiley Jackson, and Asaph Womack. Mighty Fortress International Church, 6400 85th Ave. N, Brooklyn Park • mfim.org, (763) 515-4800
NOV 11 • TUESDAY
Women’s Connection of Edina Brunch with special guest Karen Taucher and annual silent & live auction with Darrah Williams. 10-11:30am, Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. S, $15.75 • RSVP (952) 884-9936
“Thanksgiving Celebration” Lake Minnetonka Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Carol Rodseth and Mary Page. Affiliated with Stonecroft International. 12:30-3pm, Lafayette Country Club • RSVP by Nov. 9 (952) 448-6314
NOV 13 • THURSDAY
Celebration of 18 Years of Ministry of Metro Women’s Center, featuring silent auction, dessert buffet, and guest speakers including Pastor David Levy. 5:30-7pm, Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth, free • RSVP by Nov. 7 (763) 533-8642
Calvin Christian School Admissions Information Meeting. 7pm, Calvin Christian School, 4015 Inglewood Ave. S, Edina • calvinchristian.org, (952) 285-6791
ForEver Friends Fellowship for adults who have developmental disabilities, with special guest Robert Robinson and the TCC Gospel Choir Ensemble. Sponsored by JRG Ministries. 7-8:15pm, Rm. 283, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $6/fall session • jrgministries.org, (763) 420-4774
“Empowering the Job Seeker” Career Transition Connection with guest speaker Jacquline Bilek. 7-8:30pm, Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd. • (651) 739-5144
Disciple in concert with Ashes Remain, Since October and Nihilio. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $12-$15 • club3degrees.com, (651) 781-8488
NOV 13-16 • THU-SUN
“Stage Door.” Concordia Academy, 2400 N Dale St., Roseville, $5-$10 • concordiaacademy.com, (651) 484-8429
NOV 14 • FRIDAY
5th Annual Our Savior Lutheran School Gala with live and silent auctions, appetizers and desserts. 6:30pm, Our Savior Lutheran School, 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior, $20-$25 • oslcs.org, (952) 470-0832
Music Tournament Round 1: Pop/Rock Category featuring Aiminig for Aurora, Rex Lex, Beautiful Imperfection and more. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 14-15 • FRI-SAT
3rd Annual Christian Community Fair with exhibits, music including Phil Joel, Robbie Robinson, Sara Renner and others, speakers, comedy, kid zone and more. Saint Paul River Centre • christianfair.com, (612) 385-7413
NOV 15 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
The Bible and End Time Theology with Rev. Dr. Harry Wendt. Includes continental breakfast. 8:30am-12:30pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, $15 • calvary.org, (763) 545-5659
Xplorchestra! Concert for Kids by St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. 10:30am, Wayzata Community Church, 125 E Wayzata Blvd., free • (952) 473-8877
Harbor Community Church Benefit: Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction with Live Music. Harbor Church, 5995 Timber Trail SE, Prior Lake • (801) 916-6356
Black Tie Affair Banquet by Mighty Fortress International Church. 5pm, Minneapolis Convention Center, $75 • mfim.org, (763) 515-4800
Recovery Celebration 2008 with guest speakers Dave Anderson and Rep. Michele Bachmann, music by 400 voice choir and Phil Joel as emcee. 6pm, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul RiverCentre • christianfair.com
Anita Renfroe: An event for women. 7-10pm, The Reif Center, Grand Rapids, $25 • reifcenter.org, (218) 327-5780
“Satisfied Tour” featuring DecembeRadio, Ruth, Sevenglory, speaker Billy Wayne, and more. Presented by Refuge Radio and MN Timberwolves; ticket includes voucher to game. 8pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $15 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 15-16 • SAT-SUN
16th Annual Alternative Christmas Market featuring third-world craft items and more. Co-sponsored by St. Mary of the Lake Church. 9am-3pm, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 13501 Sunset Trail, Plymouth • cmlc-tlc.org, (763) 544-3632
NOV 17 • MONDAY
Bethel Chamber Ensembles Fall Concert. 7:30pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, free • bethel.edu
NOV 17-24 • MON-MON
National Collection Week, Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse • samaritanspurse.org
NOV 18 • TUESDAY
“Occupational Therapy: Insights and Strategies” with guest speaker Julianna Horn. Meeting of Mothers of Children with Hindered Abilities (MOCHA). 7pm, Wayzata Evangelical Free Church, 705 County Rd. 101N, Plumouth • (763) 473-9463
“The Scopes Trial” with Lynn Griffin speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, F2128, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
NOV 20 • THURSDAY
The Greater St. Paul Prayer Breakfast with special guest Matt Borstrom. 7-9am, Crowne Plaza Hotel, St. Paul, $20 • stpaulprayerbreakfast.com
Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner & Program by ForEver Friends Fellowship for adults who have developmental disabilities. Sponsored by JRG Ministries. 6pm, Rm. 283, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $6 • jrgministries.org, (763) 420-4774
Music Tournament Round 1: Pop Category featuring Oath by Blood, Social Injustice and more. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 20-23 • THU-SUN
Doorway to Discovery Guided Silent Retreat: Men’s Weekend directed by Pastor Bruce Kotila. Dunrovin Retreat Center, Stillwater, $250-$280 • doorwaytodiscovery.org, (651) 695-0609
NOV 21 • FRIDAY
8th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction and Bake Sale Fundraiser. 5-7pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran School, 7700 Monroe St. NE, Spring Lake Park, cost varies • princeofpeacelutheranschool.org, (763) 786-1755
KKMS Clean Comedy Night with Tim Hawkins. 7pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, $9.80-$20 • bethel.edu, 1-866-4-BGHTIX
“An Update on Ethical Challenges Facing Science and Medicine Today.” Q&A to follow presentation. Sponsored by Christian Apologetics Ministries. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Rm. 2300, Riley Hall, 3003 Snelling Ave., Roseville, free • camcenter.org, (651) 307-6375
Bethel University Battle of the Bands. 8pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
Allegro Sinfonia Concert. 8pm, Wayzata Community Church, 125 E Wayzata Blvd., free • (952) 473-8877
NOV 21-22 • FRI-SAT
Engaged Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $205/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
NOV 21-23 • FRI-SUN
Minneapolis Quake for middle school students with special guest Ted Rossing. Presented by Youth Encounter. Hilton Airport Hotel, Bloomington, $160 • youthencounter.org, 1-800-65YOUTH
NOV 22 • SATURDAY
“Touching Heaven, Changing Earth: Discovering the Power of Prayer” with Betsy Lee of Prayer Ventures. 9-11:30am, Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, offering • prayerventures.org, (952) 942-9016
32nd Annual Holiday Boutique including 200+ homemade pies, cookies, craft booths, silent auction and more. 9am-4pm, St. George Catholic Church, 133 N Brown Rd., Long Lake • (952) 473-1247
Holiday Craft & Bake Sale, proceeds benefit ministries & missions. 9am-5pm, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd., Plymouth • (763) 550-1000
Marriage Booster Retreat presented by Pete Larson & Beth Ulrich of Family Fest Minstries with music by Dan Schwartz. 9:15am-4:30pm, Braemer Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Dr., Edina, $110/couple • familyfestministries.org, (952) 881-0939
“Who Needs Math? I’m Going Into Theatre!” Workshop for high school students with speaker Greta Grosch. 1pm, Concordia Academy, 2400 N Dale St., Roseville, $10 • concordiaacademy.com, (651) 484-8429
Music Tournament Round 1: Rock Category featuring The Select Goodies, If You Will, Hit the Ground Running, Unless Noted Otherwise and Bright Light Parade. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 22-23 • SAT-SUN
Alternative Gift Market: Fair-trade items and non-profit donations. First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. N • fpc-stillwater.org, (651) 439-4380
NOV 23 • SUNDAY
Concert of Sacred Choral Music including selections from Handel’s Messiah, sung by Twin Cities Master’s Chorale with special guest organist Dr. Desi Klempay. 4pm, Bloomington Covenant Church, 10150 Xerxes Ave. S, offering • (651) 633-9615
Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series with Lou & Peter Berryman. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $4-$7 • hopemn.com/Concert.htm • (651) 486-6243
NOV 27 • THURSDAY
THANKSGIVING
NOV 28 • FRIDAY
Club Night with DJ Smoove. 9pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $6-$8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 29 • SATURDAY
Spirit of Adoption Seminar on international adoption. Presented by America World Adoption Association. 10am-12:30pm, Berean Baptist Church, 309 Co. Rd. 42 E, Burnsville, free • RSVP awaa.org/events, 1-888-ONE-CHILD
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults Bible Study with Rev. Becker. 7pm, Fireside Room, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Ave. S, Richfield • lutheransinglesonline.org, (612) 866-9263
Local Hard Night featuring local artists including City So Young, These Hearts and Revival Grenade. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
NOV 30 • SUNDAY
Concert of Sacred Choral Music including selections from Handel’s Messiah, sung by Twin Cities Master’s Chorale with special guest organist Dr. Desi Klempay. 4pm, Salem Covenant Church, 1655 Fifth St. NW, New Brighton, offering • (651) 633-9615
Advent Procession 2008 by the Gregorian Singers. 4pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on-the-Hill, 1524 Summit Ave., St. Paul, offering • (612) 823-1688
DEC 3-6 • WED-SAT
“Night of Wonder: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child” Bethel University’s 52nd Festival of Christmas. Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, St. Paul, $5-$18 • bethel.edu, (651) 635-1999
DEC 4 • THURSDAY
“Compensation Strategies” Crossroads Career Network with guest speaker Dave Sparkman. 7:30-9:30am, Grace Church, Room M209, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free • ccnatgrace.com, (952) 926-1884
Music Tournament Round 2: Rock Category featuring artists TBA. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DEC 5 • FRIDAY
EDGE: For the “Y” Generation. 7pm, Harold Eatmon Ministries International, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine • haroldeatmon.org, (763) 493-2009
Music Tournament Round 2: Pop Category featuring artists TBA. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults with special guest Rev. Dan Holmes and Christmas music. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul, $5 • lutheransinglesonline.org, (612) 866-9263
DEC 5-7 • FRI-SUN
“A Christmas Rose” Concerts, Commemorating 25th Anniversary of Totino Fine Arts Center. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm, Northwestern College, Maranatha Hall, St. Paul, $8-$13 • nwc.edu, (651) 631-5151
DEC 5-13
“The Christmas Window” live performance. North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hwy. 96, Arden Hills, prices vary • nhlc.org, (651) 631-2299
DEC 5-21
“The Gospel According to Scrooge” Musical Production. Destiny Christian Church, 12119 16th Ave. S, Burnsville, $10-$15 • destinycc.org, (952) 890-1477
DEC 6 • SATURDAY
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing.” 9:15 & 11:30am, Minnetonka Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3510 Williston Rd., free • (952) 935-2615
Annual Women’s Christmas Tea. 10am, First Baptist Church, 1021 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, $10 • fbcminneapolis.org, (612) 332-3651
“A Night in Bethlehem” A Hands-on Holy Land Experience. 5-8pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahll Ave. E, Inver Grove Heights, $8/family • (651) 451-6225
Annual Gala Dinner. 6pm, Northwestern College, St. Paul, $15-$18 • nwc.edu, (651) 631-5151
“It’s A Wonderful Christimas” Symphony Tour: Michael W. Smith in concert with guest Melinda Doolittle. Presented by 98.5 KTIS Radio. 7pm, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, $37-$77 • ticketmaster.com, (651) 989-5151
Music Tournament Round 1: Hard/Rock Category featuring Midnight Suit, Phil 46, Children of Zion, Stasis Dei and Triple Stitch. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DEC 7 • SUNDAY
Connecting at the Creek: Christmas Potluck. 12:30pm, The Creek Community, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove • (763) 494-4451
“Joy, Joy, Joy” Christmas Concert. 3:30 & 6pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, $6-$12 • calvary.org, (763) 545-5659
A Swingin’ Christmas Concert featuring Bend in the River Big Band and guests Kim Fragodt, Craig “C.C.” Clark, Pastor “Elvis” Fragodt, and church choirs. Proceeds benefit Jesus Delivers Ministry. 4pm, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St. NE, East Bethel, $5-$10 • (763) 434-6117
Annual Christmas Dinner. 5:30pm, Northwestern College, St. Paul, $15-$18 • nwc.edu, (651) 631-5151
“On a Starry Night” Advent and Christmas Concert. 7pm, First Lutheran Church of Crystal, 7708 62nd Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, free • firstlcoc.org, (763) 537-4576
DEC 11 • THURSDAY
Music Tournament Round 2: Rock Category featuring artists TBA. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DEC 12 • FRIDAY
Music Tournament Round 2: Pop Category featuring artists TBA. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
The Boston Brass and Brass All-Stars Big Band A Stan Kenton Christmas. 7:30pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul, $25-$32 • bethel.edu, (651) 638-6795
DEC 13 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
Christmas with the Gamble Family. 3pm, First Baptist Church, 1021 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, $10-$15 • fbcminneapolis.org, (612) 332-3651
Project 86 Christmas Show with special guests Children 18:3 and other local artists. Presented by Refuge Radio. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $11-$14 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DEC 13-14 • SAT-SUN
Married Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $100/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
The Christmas Story: A Live Drive-Thru Presentation. 6:30-8:30pm, New Brighton Christian Church, 1500 29th Ave. NW, free • (651) 633-7152
DEC 14 • SUNDAY
Journey to Bethlehem: a Biblical experience. 2:30-5pm, Ridgewood Church, 4420 County Rd. 101 S, Minnetonka, free • ridgewoodchurch.info, (952) 457-3286
The “Christmas with A Capitol C” Tour featuring Go Fish. Ticket inclues voucher for MN Timberwolves game. Presented by 3 Degrees Ministries. 6pm, Target Center, Minneapolis, $20-$33 • ticketmaster.com, (651) 989-5151
DEC 15 • MONDAY
Christian Songwriters Meeting by the Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters. 2pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 105 W University Ave., St. Paul, free • (651) 222-3619
DEC 20 • SATURDAY
Sara Renner Christmas Concert with special guests Darnell Davis and The Remnant. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $12-$16 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
DEC 21 • SUNDAY
Selah in Concert. 7pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hwy. 96, Arden Hills, $15-$25 • nhlc.org, (651) 797-7076
“Christmas by Candlelight” with Upfront. 7pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, offering • (651) 451-6225
DEC 25 • THURSDAY
CHRISTMAS
DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY
Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. 9pm, Harold Eatmon Ministries International, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine • haroldeatmon.org, (763) 493-2009
2009
JAN 18 • SUNDAY
Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series with Bob Bovee & Gail Heil. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $4-$7 • hopemn.com/Concert.htm • (651) 486-6243
JAN 20 • TUESDAY
“Why Evolution is Incompatible with Scripture” with Jason Carlson speaking. By Twin Cities Creation Science Association. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, F2128, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
FEB 5-8 • THU-SUN
Doorway to Discovery Guided Silent Retreat: Women’s Weekend directed by Sharon Knudson. Dunrovin Retreat Center, Stillwater, $250-$280 • doorwaytodiscovery.org, (651) 695-0609
FEB 13-14 • FRI-SAT
“Here Comes Trouble” Acquire the Fire Youth Convention with special guests Kutless, David Crowder Band, Everyday Sunday and Ron Luce. Minneapolis Convention Center, $47 • acquirethefire.com, 1-877-318-8336
FEB 17 • TUESDAY
“Alzheimer’s Disease” with Bruce Simat speaking. By Twin Cities Creation Science Association. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, F2128, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
FEB 22 • SUNDAY
Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series with Two Tap Trio. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $4-$7 • hopemn.com/Concert.htm • (651) 486-6243
MAR 15 • SUNDAY
Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series with John Gorka. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $4-$7 • hopemn.com/Concert.htm • (651) 486-6243
MAR 17 • TUESDAY
“Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum” with Joe Taylor speaking. By Twin Cities Creation Science Association. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
MAR 20-22 • FRI-SUN
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: for anyone who has struggled with the emotional loss and spiritual pain of abortion. St. Paul • rachelsvineyard.org, 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
APR 21 • TUESDAY
“God’s Design in Weather” with Julie Von Vett speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, F2128, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
MAY 19 • TUESDAY
Russ McGlenn speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, F2128, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
