Monroe Crossing at the PalaceThis Sunday, the Palace Theatre will be host to Monroe Crossing, one of the best bluegrass bands to come out of Minnesota.One of Monroe Crossing’s fans described the band this way:"Monroe Crossing preserves the tradition and legacy of Bluegrass music, and presents it to today’s audiences with contagious enthusiasm. It’s safe to say that they have a reputation as one of the best bluegrass bands ever to come out of Minnesota. Their sound is superb, the group’s energy is contagious, and the music is full of flavor!"The Mother’s Day performance at the Palace begins at 2 p.m. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m.You can purchase your reserve seating tickets by calling 283-8294, or you can purchase them at the door.If you bring your mom, her ticket is half price.Jewelry repair offered at Gabe'sA new jewelry service is now offered in Luverne.Since the Diamond Center closed its doors, Luverne hasn’t had a place to get rings cleaned, diamonds reset, etc.Those services are now available at Gabe’s.Rick Jepsen, owner of Pine Creek Studios in Pipestone, has arranged to provide those services at Gabe’s Clothing and Shoes.According to Gabe’s owner, Kathy Jarchow, Jepsen will clean your ring for free and will offer restoration as well as replacing stones.Items are picked up at Gabe’s every Monday morning and are taken to Pipestone where the work is completed and returned to Gabe’s.New ownership at Sharkee’sDave Halverson, Luverne, has purchased Al Hurlbutt’s interest in Sharkee’s Bar and Grill.Prior to his Sharkee’s purchase, Halverson has been employed as a bookkeeper for Skattum Confinement Systems.Halverson will now operate the bar/restaurant in partnership with the other founding partner of Sharkee’s, Brian Wixon.Halverson and Wixon will together operate the three Sharkee’s located in Luverne, Pipestone and Tyler.The purchase took effect May 1.Blue Mound Writer’s SeriesThe list of performers for the 10th annual Blue Mound Writer Series has been announced.This year the series will run for six consecutive weeks, beginning Saturday, July 12.This year’s guest writers include:July 12:Brian BedardHour of the BeastMusic by Jim GrothJuly 19:Verlyn KlinkenborgThe Rural Life, Making HayMusic by Chris NowatzkiJuly 26:Freya ManfredA Daughter RemembersMusic by Bill KeitelAugust 2:Lori SturdevantA Man’s Reach - Elmer L. AndersonMusic by Jerry OstensoeAugust 9:Bart SutterCold Comfort, Book of NamesMusic by Ross SutterAugust 16:Bill HolmEccentric IslandsMusic by Carol BlackThe events are again held at the Blue Mound State Park Interpretive Center, two miles north of Luverne.The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with live music provided by area musicians.At 7:30 p.m., authors will be introduced by Luverne High School students.The featured authors will read from their works for about an hour, followed by a book signing.Although the event is free, you will need a Minnesota Star Park annual or daily vehicle permit to get onto the grounds.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com
