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Over the Back Fence is a community variety show presented by Lanesboro Arts that takes place on the second Friday of the month (March through November).

We hope to see you at a show! 2017 Sponsors
Heartfelt thanks to our community partners who sponsor our radio broadcasts, and ensure affordable ticket prices. Batstone CPA
Bluff Country Computer Works
The Bite Restaurant
Cedar Valley Resort
Coffee Street Fitness Center
Eagle Bluff Skills School
F&M Community Bank
Granny’s Liquor
Great River Shakespeare Festival
Green Gables Inn
High Court Pub
Lanes

boro Arts
Lanesboro BP / S&A Petroleum
Lanesboro Public Library
Merchants Bank
Niagara Cave
Pedal Pushers Café
Preston Foods, Rushford Foods & Harmony Foods IGA Stores
Thomas Manion Law Office
Visit Bluff Country Magazine
Windy Mesa Jewelry & Art

11/12/2019

The 25th anniversary season wrapped up on an emotional note Friday as Damon shared from the stage his decision to step down as host of the show, before jumping into a heartfelt rendition of "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. Listen to the show and hear the moment yourself at 6 p.m. Wednesday on KQAL-FM 89.5 Winona, MN, on the podcast app of your choice, or in your web browser right here: https://bit.ly/2qQvOyg

What's next? Join us Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. for the End of Season Potluck & Planning Meeting for Over the Back Fence!

Special thanks to the Rutabaga Brothers, Dave Swenson, The Bite, Randy Schultz Drywall, the 2019 Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour, and the cast of Commonweal Theatre Company's "Sanders Family Christmas."

11/05/2019

This Friday's Over the Back Fence musical guests, Rutabaga Brothers, will rock your blues away! They're an upbeat combo whose steamy blues-guitar licks, soulful vocals, and wailing harmonica solos are backed by a driving rhythm section. See you Friday?! For tickets and info: http://bit.ly/2WQdWQ7

10/25/2019

The 25th anniversary season wraps up with a “Blue” themed show on Friday, November 8th! Songs like "Blueberry Hill,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Blue Moon,” along with a preview of the Commonweal Theatre Company's “Sanders Family Christmas” and a skit by the Lanesboro Innkeepers about the upcoming 2019 Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour, will each be part of a colorful evening. House band and musical guest is the infamous Rutabaga Brothers. Pre-show music by Dave Swenson Live. Featured Sponsors are The Bite and Randy Schultz Drywall LLC. Tickets and more info here: https://bit.ly/2NdwiWV

10/16/2019

We had double the fun at last Friday's "Twins" show with songs, jokes, skits, and more! Listen in 6 p.m. the Wednesday after the show on KQAL-FM 89.5 Winona, MN, on the podcast service of your choice or in your web browser right here: http://bit.ly/2OPGEid

Special thanks to Nathan Davidson and the CBB Jazz Combo, Ilika Ward, Al Batt, High Court Pub, and Lanesboro Arts!

10/09/2019

Friday’s show also features musical guest Ilika Ward a folk-blues duo out of Minnesota, hailing from both Minneapolis and Rochester. Armed with acoustic guitars and sibling-like vocal harmonies, Ilika Ward's songwriting is one part modern folk, one part throwback to the sounds of the 1960's folk revival. Their debut record "Many Faces" encompasses the sound they've been crafting over the decade and a half they’ve made music together. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2okhWer

10/08/2019

Friday's show features special guest Al Batt, a writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist from Hartland, Minnesota. His popular humor and nature column has appeared in countless newspapers, including the Bluff Country Newspaper Group, for many years. Author of the book, "A Life Gone to the Birds," Batt is a columnist for "Bird Watcher’s Digest" and has also written for a number of other magazines and books. He received the Ed Franey Conservation Media Award from the Izaak Walton League and the Thomas Sadler Roberts Award from the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union for lifetime contributions to birding. Al speaks to anyone who will listen, including his two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. His mother “thinks he is special.” Tickets and more info here: https://bit.ly/2okhWer

10/01/2019

"Twins" is the theme of our next show on Friday, October 11! Songs like "Let’s Get Together" and "When You’re Smiling, along with skits by twin parents Drew & Stephanie Hatzenbihler and twin sisters Bonnie Jean & Bettie Jane, will each be part of the show. Musical director & pre-show music from Nathan Davidson and the CBB Jazz Combo. Musical guest is Ilika Ward duo. Special guest is humorist & Storyteller Al Batt Featured sponsors are High Court Pub and Lanesboro Arts. Tickets and more info here: https://bit.ly/2okhWer

09/17/2019

Last Friday's "Fifty Nifty States" show traveled all around the U.S. with songs, jokes, and more! Listen in 6 p.m. the Wednesday after the show on KQAL-FM 89.5 Winona, MN, on the podcast service of your choice or in your web browser right here: http://bit.ly/2lYCpVi

Special thanks to Regina Noel Downing, Eggen & Hippen Music, Joshua Vorvick, Pedal Pushers Cafe, and Bluff Country Computer Works!

09/10/2019

Friday's musical guest is Eggen & Hippen Music from Decorah, Iowa. Singer Kristin Eggen’s golden voice captures audiences with its depth and tells the story of pianist Ben Hippen Music’s compositions - soulful songs that leave listeners pondering love, loss, climate change, pirates and more. The duo is an indie act that draws inspiration for their original songs from a wide array of music genres including soul, pop, jazz, blues and punk. Learn more and get tickets here: https://lanesboroarts.org/calendar/otbf-sept-2019/

08/29/2019

"Fifty Nifty States" is the theme of our next show on Friday, September 13! Songs like "I've Been Everywhere," "Georgia on my Mind" and "Aloha ʻOe,” as well as stories by Sandy Webb and Richard Wolfgramm, will be a part of the show. Musical director is The Regina Noel Music Studio and musical guest is Eggen & Hippen Music. Pre-show music provided by Joshua Vorvick. Featured sponsors are Bluff Country Computer Works and Pedal Pushers Cafe. Tickets and more info here: https://bit.ly/2ZHrBNy

08/15/2019

Last Friday's special "Anniversaries" show celebrated 25 years of Over the Back Fence in style! Listen in 6 p.m. the Wednesday after the show on KQAL-FM 89.5 Winona, MN, on the podcast service of your choice or in your web browser right here: http://bit.ly/2KxtbJu

Special thanks to Hal Cropp, Maria Klingsheim, Eric Carranza, RavensFire, Preston Foods IGA, and F & M Community Bank, N.A.!

08/06/2019

Friday's musical guest Eric Carranza is a multi-instrumentalist and music teacher from the Twin Cities that is living & working in all month as an artist in residence at Lanesboro Arts. With a location-based focus and a mobile studio & rig of music making tools, Carranza is inviting community members of all backgrounds and musical abilities to create “Root River Vibrations,” a series of musical vignettes inspired by the people, landscape and energy of Lanesboro. Eric is performing a song on stage with community members during Friday's show and interested participants can join a rehearsal at St. Mane Theatre with Eric and other cast members on TONIGHT at 7 p.m. following a Welcome Potluck & Discussion with Eric Carranza at 5 p.m.
Tickets and more information here: https://bit.ly/2ZndlGe

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St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Avenue N
Lanesboro, MN
55949

Website

https://lanesboroarts.org/st-mane-theatre/over-the-back-fence/

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