Brian Wicklund will bring his band to his hometown of Marine on St. Croix for an intimate "house" concert in artist Tom Maakestad's studio Saturday. The master fiddler and his buddies -- guitarist Joe Cruz, bass player Kevin Rowe and percussionist Joel Arpin, who are better known as the Barley Jacks -- will play from a repertoire that includes Celtic, R&B, blues, bluegrass and classical numbers. The ensemble also will perform selections included on its first recording, "Either Side of Night," which was released in June.
The evening also will afford concertgoers a chance to see a body of new paintings by Maakestad, which will be on view in his studio above the General Store. Following the 7:30 p.m. show, the paintings will be shipped to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where they will be featured in an exhibit celebrating the 150th anniversary of the school's founding. Tickets for Saturday's concert are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information call 651-433-2445.
MAHTOMEDI
Hohman to give recital at St. Andrew's Organist Frederick Hohman has traveled the world, playing in places such as the Caribbean, Australia, the United Kingdom and Finland. On Sunday, he will pay a visit to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, where he will perform a concert on the church's 1927 Casavant-Schantz organ. Works by Bach, Alain, Franz Liszt and Glenn Miller will be on the program, as will selections from his latest CD release, "Soar Above -- From the Widor Organ Symphonies." The performance begins at 4 p.m. at 900 Stillwater Road. Tickets are $10, $8 for students. For more information call 651-426-3261.
WHITE BEAR LAKE
Lakeshore Players put out call for actors As the Lakeshore Players close "Murder on the Nile" with a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, directors are turning their attention to assembling a cast for the upcoming touring show, "Hansel and Gretel." Auditions will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the theater, 4820 Stewart Av. No appointments are necessary. Actors should bring a photograph (head shot) and a resume. The theater is looking for actors who can play a musical instrument and/or sing or dance, and have a flexible schedule. The first performance is set for May 14 in White Bear Lake, with other performances to be determined. For information, e-mail director Claudia Haas at mattkirs@msn.com.
TIM HARLOW
