NEXT SEVEN DAYS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
World’s Greatest Trivia 6-8 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. For more information, visit crowriverwinery.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
It’s a blast to the past when the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts its annual Event and Community Awards 5:30-9 p.m. at the Crow River Golf Club, 915 Colorado St. NW, Hutchinson. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Chamber at 320-587-5252.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
McLeod County Fair Half-Way There Party 6-11:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with live music by the Shaw Brothers 6-8:30 p.m. followed by IV Play 8:30-11:30 p.m. in the Commercial Building, McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson. Drinks and snacks available on site. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, call the fair office at 320-587-2499.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
The Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW, is opening “The Shared Language of Home: A Joint Exhibition by Acrylic Painters Bebe Keith and Shona Dockter. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. An artist reception is planned for 6:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 1. The show is on through April 19. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 320-587-7278 or visit hutchinsonarts.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
This month’s free family movie is “Minions: Rise of Gru” 10 a.m. at Century 9, 766 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and concessions are available for purchase. For more information, call 320-234-6809.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Celebrate National Barbie Day in downtown Litchfield. This event features Barbie photo booth, Barbie display and more at Again & Again Too; pink strawberry milk on sale and Barbie cookies at Fieldgate Cheese; pink mini cupcakes and vintage Barbie display at Papa's Sweet Tooth; Barbie monopoly and Barbie menu at Red Door Nutrition; pink wines on sale at Litchfield Liquor; Barbie menu at #Goals Nutrition and Barbie items on display through March 14 at Litchfield Chiropractic Center.
Help raise money for hunger relief in McLeod County by attending Hutchinson Empty Bowl Project 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hutchinson High School, 1200 Roberts Road SW. This is an opportunity to purchase a handmade bowl, suggested price $15, made by professionals, hobbyists and students, and have it filled with soup. The bowl can be kept as a reminder of those whose bowls are empty. A silent auction is part of this event.
Youth Art Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW. This is an opportunity for children to pursue a new project or medium to try or bring their own projects to work on. Admission is free. Children age 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the art center at 320-587-7278.
Third annual P.E.O. Cornhole Tournament at Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., 900 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. Registrations begins at noon, with throwing start at 1 p.m. Cost is $40 per team. Any age and ability are welcome. This event is a fundraiser and includes a raffle and bake sale. Money raised goes to charitable projects and local scholarships.
Pheasants Forever Banquet 4-10 p.m. in the Commercial Building at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson. This is the 40th anniversary with doors opening at 4 p.m. For more information, call Kayla Blocker, banquet chair, at 515-320-4007.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
What's your opinion about this year's One Book, One Community read: "Carolina Moonset?" Share it at the Community Book Read Book Discussion 2-4 p.m. at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, call Katy Hiltner, head librarian, 320-587-2368.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Robert Mann will present "Military and Civilian Forts of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862," 1:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Civil War Roundtable at the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall, 308 N. Marshall Ave. Admission is $3 or a membership. For more information, email staff@meekercomuseum.org or call 320-693-8911.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 14-16
It's the three-show run of Neil Simon's "Odd Couple: Female Version" 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To order, visit www.hutchtheatre.org or call the art center at 320-587-7278.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Big Little Hunting & Fishing Expo & Auction 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Commercial Building at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson. This annual event features vendors, seminars, food, casting competitions, auction, free fly-tying instruction, beard competition, calling contest, games for kids and more. Sponsored by the Christian Deer Hunters Association, the organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Admission is by donation. For more information, email Huntingmiracle@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Hutchinson Area Women of Today are hosting Bunny Hop Bash 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway S. This event features photos with the Easter Bunny, baby goes, bunny bingo, Plunko, junk walk and more. Cost is $5 for game punch card and $5 for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
— Do you have an item to list in the A&E Calendar? Local entertainment-related events are welcome and published free of charge once. Email information to Kay Johnson at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com.
