The Weekender: Ray Charles, Moonlight Ski, Donnell Rawlings and More!

Pioneer Place will be honoring one of the greatest artist of all time tomorrow (Thursday) night.  Mick Sterling and Friends will make its Pioneer Place debut with Hallelujah We Love Him So – A Night of Ray Charles. Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop and country to create hits like “Unchain My Heart,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Georgia on My Mind.” Tickets for the show are $26 in advance and $29 at the door. Showtime starts at 7:30 p.m.

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-Friday, January 6th, 7:30 p.m.

Get ready to laugh tomorrow (Friday) night with an evening full of comedy. Donnell Rawlings along with Adrian Washington will be performing their comedic routines at the River's Edge Convention Center. This is a 21+ show, so keep that in mind parents. Tickets for the show are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP and can only be found online. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.

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-Friday, January 6th, 7:30 p.m.

Get your country music fix this weekend at Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks. Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band will be rocking the stage Saturday night. Gordon has been playing live music since he was 16-year-old and even writes his own music. Mitch feeds off many artist from the greats as Waylon and Cash to artist such as Randy Rogers, Turnpike Troubadours, Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean and many more. Show starts at 9:00 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

EVENT IS FREE!

- Saturday, January 7th, 9:00 p.m.

Come along to the idyllic kingdom of Camelot tonight (Thursday) at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Revel in the rich, deeply romantic legend of King Arthur and his beloved Queen, Guenevere. Celebrate the dashing Sir Lancelot, the gallant Knights of the Round Table, the mystical wizard Merlin. Enjoy the romance, noble quests and magic spells lie twisted plots, inner demons and betrayal – all threatening to snuff out Arthur’s dreams to build the greatest kingdom ever know. Tickets range between $50-$75. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and the show at 8:00 p.m.

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-Thursday, January 5th, 6:00 p.m.

Break out your cross country skis and enjoy the trails at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve. The park is holding their annual Moonlight Ski event along the 4.2 miles of groomed cross country ski trails. Fitzharris Ski and Sport is also offering free ski rental for the Moonlight Ski, you will have to sign up in advance to use the free equipment. The free event run's tomorrow (Friday) from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Quarry Park in Waite Park. It's free to attend.

EVENT IS FREE!

-Friday, January 6th, 6:00 p.m.