Widespot Performing Arts Center

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and WideSpot in Wabasha is thrilled to bring the Irish and Celtic band Four Pints Shy in for a concert on Saturday, March 7. The seven-member band featuring tremendous harmonies, great musicianship and some regrettable jokes, will put you in the mood for fun and shenanigans! The band has been together for almost two decades providing entertainment at the Renaissance Festival and St Paddy’s Day celebrations. They’re a WideSpot audience favorite. 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. March 7th, 2026 Venue fully accessible with auditorium seating and onsite parking Bar serving beer, wine, water, and sodas Doors Open at 6:30PM, Showtime at 7PM Visit Widespot’s website for details, tickets and more: widespot.org, or by calling: 715-448-0536. Cash purchase tickets will be available at the door. WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council who’s activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Kick up your St. Patrick’s Day spirit for an Irish and Celtic concert with Four Pints Shy. This seven-member band features tremendous harmonies, great musicianship and some regrettable jokes. They will put you in the mood for fun and shenanigans! The band has been playing together for almost two decades, entertaining folks at the Renaissance Festival and St. Patty’s Day celebrations.

Monroe Crossing. One of the most well recognized and entertaining bluegrass acts, this band has four distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds and unique sounds. 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. March 28th, 2026 Venue fully accessible with auditorium seating and onsite parking Bar serving beer, wine, water, and sodas Doors Open at 6:30PM, Showtime at 7PM Visit Widespot’s website for details, tickets and more: widespot.org, or by calling: 715-448-0536. Cash purchase tickets will be available at the door. WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council who’s activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

If you are not acquainted with bluegrass music, Monroe Crossing loves introducing newcomers to bluegrass music!Monroe Crossing performs an electrifying blend of classic, gospel, original bluegrass and some surprising selections outside the bluegrass genre. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, Monroe Crossing’s superb musicianship and on-stage rapport have entertained audiences through the US, Canada and Europe.The band has four distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds. When combined, their individual histories make a unique sound. The three original members are Mark Anderson (bass), Lisa Fuglie (fiddle and lead vocals) joined in 2011. The group utilizes a cadre of very talented banjo players, all of whom are alumni of the group.With 17 released albums to date, Monroe Crossing has been recognized world wide wih awards, including being inducted into the MN Music Hall of Fame in 2007.Whether playing bluegrass or material outside the game, Monroe Crossing is one of the most entertaining acts in bluegrass today.

The Mankato Mouse will be in the House bringing a blend of country, bluegrass, country-rock and some five part acapella vocals. It’s Mother’s Day weekend – treat Mom to this Minnesota gem. 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. May 9th, 2026 Venue fully accessible with auditorium seating and onsite parking Bar serving beer, wine, water, and sodas Doors Open at 6:30PM, Showtime at 7PM Visit Widespot’s website for details, tickets and more: widespot.org, or by calling: 715-448-0536. Cash purchase tickets will be available at the door. WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council who’s activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

A Mankato based band, City Mouse has been playing for fans in the Upper Midwest for over fifty years. The group has opened for The Beach Boys, Robert Cray, Little Feat, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more. The current lineup of seasoned players has been playing together since 1986, playing a musical blend of country, bluegrass, country-rock, blues and five-part a cappella vocals. The lineup consists of Billy Steiner (harp, electric guitar and vocals), Dale Haefner (piano), Ron Arsenault, (acoustic guitar and vocals), Dave Pengra (bass guitar and vocals), Mike Pengra (drums and vocals) and Tim Waters (vocals, electric guitar, banjo and pedal steel). Every member of City Mouse has been a finalist for a MN Music Award in various individual and group categories. City Mouse was inducted into the MN Rock/Country Hall of Fame in 2007.