Monroe Crossing in Lakeville Saturday

Monroe Crossing will perform at Lakeville Area Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

The bluegrass and gospel quintet has been an audience favorite in appearances across the United States and Canada.

Tickets are $21 in advance, $23 at the door, and are available online at www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com or at the Lakeville Area Arts Center located at 20965 Holyoke Av. Advance purchase is recommended. For tickets or additional information, call 952-985-4640.

The musical "Children's Letters to God" will be presented Nov. 2-3 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center by the Homeward Bound Theatre Company.

Clever questions — "Dear God, Are you really invisible or is that just a trick?" and "Dear God, How come you did all the miracles in the old days and you don't do any now?" are examples — make up "Children's Letters to God," inspired by a bestselling book. Taken from the letters of young people, the musical follows the lives of five young friends as they voice common beliefs, questions and doubts often expressed most disarmingly by children.

Shows are set for 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. They are available online at www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com or at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Av. For additional information, call 952-985-4640.

The Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, the Drinking Song from La Traviata by Verdi, and selections from The Magic Flute will be among the pieces performed.

The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Paul Niemisto, will appear in collaboration with the Minnesota Opera, the Red Wing Singers, the Red Wing High School Chorus and the Shattuck-St. Mary's Vocal Performance Program.

Go to www.cvrorchestra.org for more information.