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    December 6, 2018
    Mrs. Bradley (Aleisha Miller), explains the part of the Angel in the annual Christmas Pageant to Gladys Herdman (Ava Wasowicz) during the River Falls Community Theatre production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Gretta Stark / RiverTown Multimedia
    'Best Christmas Pageant Ever' brings new life to an old story
    River Falls Community Theatre's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" lives up to its name, sharing with audiences the heart and hilarity...
    entertainment/theaterDecember 6, 2018 - 1:26pm
    December 5, 2018
    Beth Cratchit, played by Cristin Ford, hugs a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Townsend, in The Phipps production of “Bah Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol.” The production runs Dec. 7-16 with performances on weekends. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
    Phipps Review: 'A Christmas Carol' for all ages
    A classic Christmas tale receives a family-friendly twist in The Phipps Children's Theater's "Bah Humbug! Scrooge's Christmas Carol," a production...
    entertainment/theaterDecember 5, 2018 - 11:00am
    Michele Klecker-Sailor penned the book "Perfectly Plaid," a holiday-themed ABC book, which will officially publish soon. Submitted image
    RF resident publishes Christmas-themed children's book
    River Falls author Michele Klecker-Sailor wanted to write a children's ABC book back in 2009, when she first started writing kids' books. She...
    entertainment/booksDecember 5, 2018 - 9:00am
    December 3, 2018
    What's going on at The Phipps?
    Adult and child holiday clay class
    entertainment/artDecember 3, 2018 - 11:44am
    'Willy Wonka' auditions at The Phipps
    Auditions are open to area students in grades 10-12 for The Phipps Children's Theater production of Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka Jr." Auditions will be held on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, from 4-7 p.m. each day, with callbacks on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 1-4 p.m. at The Phipps...
    entertainment/theaterDecember 3, 2018 - 11:42am
    November 28, 2018
    It's 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' for RFCT Holiday show
    River Falls Community Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," which follows the shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or "the...
    entertainment/theaterNovember 28, 2018 - 11:27am
    November 19, 2018
    Deloris Van Cartier, played by Kayla Kauffman, learns from her sisters what life is like in the convent during a performance of "Sister Act" at The Phipps. Deloris is forced to hide out in a convent after witnessing a crime, and she find the life difficult to adjust to. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
    Final performances of 'Sister Act' set for Nov. 23-24
    "Sister Act," with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and the book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner, with additional book...
    entertainment/theaterNovember 19, 2018 - 12:00pm
    November 15, 2018
    Members of the River Falls High School "Newsies" cast take a leap during one of the performances's well-choreographed dances. Shown, from left, are (front) Emily Meyer, Carolyn Decheine; (second row) Alex Samargia, Natalie Swick, Paul Schatz; (third row) Claire Egerstrom, Haley Lodge, Lizzy Kleist. Photos by Shalyn Nygaard, Shalyn Nygaard Photography.
    'Newsies' delights audiences at RFHS
    "Extra, extra!" Read all about the River Falls High School's production of "Newsies" right here. Judging by the excitement and cheers during...
    entertainment/theaterNovember 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
    November 14, 2018
    Mother Superior, played by Janice Murphy Roman, is less than impressed with her newest sister, as Deloris Van Cartier, played by Kayla Kauffman, joins the convent to hide after she becomes a witness to a crime. "Sister Act," based on the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, follows Deloris as she tries to adjust to her new life as a nun. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
    'Sister Act' continues at The Phipps
    The upbeat musical comedy "Sister Act," with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner,...
    entertainment/theaterNovember 14, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 7, 2018
    Jim Guhl's new novel, "Eleven Miles to Oshkosh" is a coming-of-age story and mystery. Cover image courtesy of Jim Guhl.
    Local author pens first novel, 'Eleven Miles to Oshkosh'
    Jim Guhl, a 30-year Hudson resident, will soon visit the River Falls Public Library to talk about his writing, particularly his newly-published...
    entertainment/booksNovember 7, 2018 - 8:34am
    November 3, 2018
    Barn Cats featured in first barn dance of the season
    The Twin Cities traditional string band the Barn Cats will kick off the 2018-19 River Falls barn dance series 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 in the River Falls Academy gym (the former Meyer Middle School at 439 W. Maple St. in River Falls). The Barn Cats, a western Wisconsin favorite,...
    entertainment/musicNovember 3, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 1, 2018
    Monroe Crossing, clay class and more: What's going on at The Phipps in Hudson?
    Monroe Crossing Monroe Crossing, an acclaimed bluegrass and gospel quintet, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, sponsored by Hudson Neighbors magazine. This popular ensemble plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt...
    entertainment/artNovember 1, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Eddie (Matthew Hall, Woodbury) has his doubts about the ability of disco diva Deloris (Kayla Kauffman, Inver Grove Heights) to pull off her identity as Sister Mary Clarence in the witness protection program in The Phipps' production of "Sister Act." The production runs Nov. 2-25. Submitted photo
    'Sister Act' opens Friday, Nov. 2
    entertainment/theaterNovember 1, 2018 - 8:00am
    October 30, 2018
    Beckett Catron as a Private in the Ozian Army rehearses a scene in the Ellsworth High School production of "Wizard of Oz." Photo by David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
    Ellsworth students to perform rendition of Wizard of Oz
    Trading flying monkeys for ghosts, Ellsworth students are performing the Wizard of Oz in a more family-friendly manner that follows the book,...
    entertainment/theaterOctober 30, 2018 - 4:00pm
    Eddie (Matthew Hall, Woodbury) has his doubts about the ability of disco diva Deloris (Kayla Kauffman, Inver Grove Heights) to pull off her identity as Sister Mary Clarence in the witness protection program in The Phipps' production of "Sister Act." The production runs Nov. 2-25. Submitted photo
    Director comments on 'Sister Act' at The Phipps
    The upbeat musical comedy "Sister Act," with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner,...
    entertainment/theaterOctober 30, 2018 - 10:00am
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