 Bluegrass, reggae and good old-fashioned sing-alongs are just of sample of the music you can enjoy at Dakota County Library’s annual Silver Tea programs.
A wide variety of musical programs—all free and specially created for adults 55 and older—will be offered at the libraries in May. In addition to the musical events, staff will be on hand to describe library services and programs designed specifically for older adults. Refreshments will be provided.
Bob Bovee & Gail Heil
Bob Bovee and Gail Heil will perform dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs and more using the fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica Tuesday, May 1, 2–3 p.m.; Inver Glen Library, 8098 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, 651-554-6840.
Tropics Steel Drum Band
Hear musical selections from reggae to calypso from the Tropics Steel Drum Band Thursday, May 3, 2:30–3:30 p.m.; Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, 651-450-2900.
Switched at Birth
Enjoy bluegrass music by Switched at Birth featuring Pam Kolapailo of KFAI radio Friday, May 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, 651-438-0200.
Dan Newton
Accordionist Dan Newton fills the air with swing, Latin, French musette and European folk music Tuesday, May 8, 1:30–3 p.m.; Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville, 952-891-0360.
Impersonator Loren Wolfe
Musician and impersonator Loren Wolfe portrays Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Tennessee Ernie Ford and more Wednesday, May 9, 10:30–11:30 a.m.; Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, 952-891-7045.
Charlie Maguire
Enjoy Charlie Maguire’s timeless folk music about Minnesota’s colorful quirks and rich history Thursday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.–noon; Farmington Library, 508 Third Street, Farmington, 651-438-0250.
Blue Wolf
Listen and sing along to bluegrass and old favorites with 2003 Minnesota Music Award nominee Blue Wolf Thursday, May 10, 1:30–3 p.m.; Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, 651-480-1200.
Dragonfly
Listen and sing along to original and handed-down acoustic folk music with Dragonfly Thursday, May 10, 1:30–3:30 p.m.; Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Rd. 42, Burnsville, 952-891-0300.
The Rose Ensemble
The Rose Ensemble performs selections from early American vocal and instrumental music Tuesday, May 15, 1:30– 3 p.m.; Wentworth Library, 199 East Wentworth Avenue, West St. Paul, 651-554-6800.
Dakota County Library’s Silver Tea programs are presented with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information, please call 651-450-2918 or visit the Dakota County Library website.
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