Upcoming Events
The Elvis Show
Joe Sir captures the essence of Elvis from the edgy rich voice and his look to his moves. His tribute to Elvis is much deeper than just entertainment. His performance tells a story and completes the picture of who Elvis really was.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Ian George
Born and raised in the deciduous forests of Minnesota, Ian George’s musical expression reflects the ephemeral seasonal landscape he was bred in.
Ian George, along with his band of talented handsome young men, delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not-so-gentle folk-rock adventures.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Brother Bear movie screening
***FREE Admission***
Sponsored by the LCO Indian Child Welfare/ Family Services
After an impulsive Inuit boy named Kenai kills a bear in revenge for his brother's death, the Spirits transform him into a bear as punishment. Now, Kenai must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons, including the meaning of brotherhood. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths, rambunctious rams and more...all on his quest to become human again. This epic adventure, full of comedy and heart, features five great songs from Phil Collins.
Pat Donohue and Friends
Pat Donohue and Friends is a musical presentation featuring Grammy Award winning acoustic finger style guitarist Pat Donohue. As the guitarist for the “Guys All-Star Shoe Band” of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week for 25 years.
Accompanying Pat in this show are 3 “Friends” with impressive resumes. This combination of talent creates an interplay that is a unique sum of all of these musical “Friends”.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Chris Kroeze and Michael Shynes
Chris Kroeze and Michael Shynes return to The Park Center for two shows during The American Birkebeiner.
These two singer-songwriters are back to build on their sold out show during the 2024 Birkie. If you missed this show last year, you missed a doozy and we expect no less in 2025.
The two together make for an unforgettable evening of fun, music and who knows where the muse will take them.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Artist Showcase
Our Winter Artist Showcase features our house band led by Sonofmel as we welcome our first FREE show of local and regional performers. We invite you in for our opening performances of the Showcase.
The amount of talent in the region is incredible and we are proud to bring these and future artists to the stage for you to enjoy at no cost. This is the first of 4 planned Artist Showcases.
TICKETS:FREE for our Northwoods Community!
Charlie Parr
Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained.
The humble master of the 21st century folk tradition, Parr started recording in Duluth in 2002, where he lives today. Life in the port town on Lake Superior has a way of bleeding into his work the same way his childhood in Austin, Minnesota does.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Story Tellers: The Great Songs of Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Jim Croce
Brilliant story tellers and phenomenal musicians, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Jim Croce can really touch the heart and soul. This will be a special night of fantastic songs, including many singalong favorites!
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
The Driftless Plowboys
The Driftless Plowboys are a new band playing vintage music that combines hillbilly pre-country with Hawaiian steel guitar. During the 1920s and '30s, when Hawaiian was the craze in popular music, hillbilly string bands and blues musicians infused their tunes with the exotic glissando of the steel guitar. That's the heart of The Driftless Plowboys repertoire, but this unique quartet also incorporates the Gypsy Jazz of Django Reinhardt and the Western Swing of Bob Wills, as well as more modern country tunes from the '40s and '50s. It's an ear-catching amalgamation of heart, humor and rootsy flavor.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
The Big 70’s Singalong
The popular Big 70’s Singalong is coming to Hayward!! Jay Fuchs and Doug Anderson will lead, and together you will belt out those great songs of the 1970s, including hits by Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Glen Campbell, The Bee Gees, Carole King, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, and more. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s clothes.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Duluth Transit Authority
The friendliest little big city on the really BIG lake brings you Minnesota's largest Chicago tribute band: Duluth Transit Authority!
DTA's masterful 13-piece band will bring you back to the glory days of rock and roll, blending virtuosic guitar solos with power horn arrangements and mighty vocals! Besides the favorites from CHICAGO like Make me Smile, Saturday in the Park, Does Anybody Know What Time It Is and 25 or 6 to 4... you'll also be hearing the best of STELLY DAN for this performance, like Rikki Don't Lose that Number, Black Cow, Reelin in the Years, My Old School, Josie and MORE! Get ready to head back to the golden age of big-band rock and roll, because the DTA is back at the Park!
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Sofia Talvik
Sofia Talvik - Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots
Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it “A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others who were able to paint beautiful tapestries from words and music.”
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Cole Diamond
Our first 7:30 start time of the year.
Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many bands to list. The idea for Cole Diamond came about as a way for Otte to step out from behind the drums and try his hand at the front of the stage. In the years since “Cole Diamond” was conceived he has released two EPs, a string of singles, received airplay on 89.3 The Current, and opened for national acts such as Jenny Don't & The Spurs, Corb Lund and The Wilder Blue. Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Heartache Tonight - Eagles Tribute
Sponsored by The Northwoods Humane Society benefitting the "Help Raise the Woof" project to improve the housing area for the dogs in our care.
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience. With meticulous attention to every detail, Heartache Tonight brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this huge rock powerhouse that produced hits over four decades.
The six multi-talented members of Heartache Tonight have shared stages with some of the biggest names in rock, including Jimmy Buffett, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money and the Doobie Brothers, and have played festivals and performing arts centers across the country - Taste Of Chicago, Ravinia Festival and Wrigley Field to name just a few.
TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Blood Hook 40th Anniversary Screening
Bev D is looking for you!! Come enjoy the 40th anniversary screening of the 1986 filmed-in-Hayward cult horror classic and ode to Musky Fest. The screening party is unlike anything else you’ll experience this summer in Hayward -- or anywhere else.
And as if we needed another reason to celebrate, it's also the 75th anniversary of Musky Fest!!
We’ll have our usual movie inspired costume contest with a special presentation by director Jim Mallon and producer David Herbert.
Sponsored in part by: Tattersall Distillery.
This film has been rated R.
TICKETS: $15
The Music of Patsy Cline, performed by Joyann Parker
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Park Center favorite Joyann Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy's life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as "Walking After Midnight," "Sweet Dreams," "Crazy" and more.
Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Joyann's uncanny and authentic channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. This is a must-see show that has been selling out venues consistently since its inception in 2018.
"The Music of Patsy Cline" was selected as Best Tribute Act in the 2022 Midwest Country Music Awards.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Mae Simpson
The Minneapolis-based singer songwriter weaves elements of funk, soul, pop, rock and country into her sound. Mae and her bandmates leave it all on the stage. Their high-energy show creates a powerful connection with the audience.
Simpson has opened for acts including Dermot Kennedy, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Clay, Ike Reilly, Langhorn Slim, RubbleBucket, and Pert Near Sandstone. She has performed multiple times on the iconic First Avenue main room, The Fillmore in Minneapolis, the Basilica Block Party, Live On King Street in Madison, Wisconsin, and the Blue Ox Music Festival. If you are a fan of artists like Alabama Shakes, Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen, Mae Simpson is right up your alley.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Michael Monroe presents "You’ve Got A Friend," featuring the music of James Taylor
Featured performers: Michael Monroe Vocals/Acoustic Guitar, Tony Axtell Bass/Vocals, Dan Thayer Electric Guitar, Michael Pilhofer Drums/Vocals.
“Minnesota’s acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune) and Emmy Award-winning acoustic tunesmith, Michael Monroe, presents an evening of favorite tunes by folk/pop singer-songwriter James Taylor. “You’ve Got A Friend” is the first song Monroe sang professionally in ’72 at Asbury Park in NJ for 4,000 attending the music fest. Expect to hear the best of James Taylor with songs like “Fire & Rain,” “Shower The People,” “Carolina On My Mind,” “Traffic Jam,” “September Grass,” “Terra Nova,” “Secret of Life,” “Blossom,” “Sunny Skies,” “Sweet Baby James,” “October Road” and of course, “You’ve Got A Friend.” Taylor has always been a huge inspiration to Michael and a perfect fit for The Park Center.
From vinyl to digital, Monroe is celebrating his 50th year performing acoustic music for his profession. He plays hand-crafted Seaton guitars made of 200 year-old reclaimed wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. His rich vocals and crystal/bamboo flutes showcase his signature mellifluous sound.
TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
THE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA®
Glenn Miller launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938 and The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era ofthe 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theaters, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)
MoeDeLL & Company
MoeDeLL is an American singer-songwriter. His guitar picking style, poetic lyrics, and unique voice are the foundation. His foot stomping, down home melodies, tell tales from light to dark and from silliness to the endearing.
MoeDeLL grew up in southern Virginia, and it’s apparent in his songs, with country, bluegrass, and old-time music influencing his sound and storytelling.
Over the years, the Country Americana powerhouse has performed his "down home music" for crowds of every size. Back when he first started making music for a living, MoeDeLL received a sage piece of advice: "Play the same in front of 5 people as you would in front of 5000."
Nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year, for the 2020 and 2021 Midwest Country Music Association Awards.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Scottie Miller
Join us for an unforgettable performance by singer-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller! Scottie will take the stage with his trio, featuring the talented Greg Schutte on drums and Dan Carpel on upright bass. Experience a captivating blend of blues, jazz, and spoken word, all woven together by Scottie’s infectious songwriting.
As a musician who tours with six-time Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster, Scottie is making waves in the music scene. He contributed to Ruthie’s Grammy-nominated album Healing Time and is a 2024 Blues Music Award recipient for “Blues Song Of The Year.” Additionally, he was honored as the 2023 “Artist Of The Year” by Bluebird Reviews.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Molly & The Danger Band
Singer, songwriter, fiddle, mandolin, guitar player Molly Otis fronted the power country group known as Molly & the Heymakers. The band took the best from honky tonk, bluegrass, country-rock and other styles and blended them seamlessly into a foot stomping good time.
The combination of musicians and talents has gelled into a distinct sound with fresh takes on Classic Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Americana. Add a twist of Celtic music to the mix and you have an infectious beat with soaring fiddle and mandolin solos.
This show was a sell out in 2024 and we expect that this local favorite will sell out again, get your tickets in advance!
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Gershwin! with Prudence Johnson & Dan Chouinard, featuring Randy Sabien
Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard return to The Park Center for an evening devoted to the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Here, they will be joined by jazz violinist Randy Sabien. A special highlight will be Chouinard’s performance of “Rhapsody in Blue” marking the 101st anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic masterpiece.
Here, this trio of veteran musicians pays tender homage to the Gershwin brothers with a dazzling collection of songs that trace their brilliant career together, from 1920s Broadway to Porgy and Bess at Carnegie Hall and on to Hollywood.
For three decades, singer Prudence Johnson and pianist Dan Chouinard have enjoyed a musical friendship. Further, both are veterans of National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion.
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Comedian Andy Beningo
With over 3,500 career performances worldwide, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has performed for Fortune 500 companies, on cruise lines, and in some of the top comedy clubs in the country.
Along the way, he has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine!
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Christmas @ The Park
Join us for a wonderful night of music featuring timeless classics along with a fun spin on old faves.
For over 2 decades, Judi Vinar has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of his “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” groups. Peter Vircks is a top call artist in the Twin Cities and has toured internationally, being featured on over 50 records.
Also performing will be the WPK Trio with Phil Kadidlo on piano, Mark Weisberg on bass and Michael Pilhofer on drums.
TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)
Tickets also available at:
Out Of The Woods Winery: Main Street, Hayward, Redbery Books: Cable, The Whistle Punk: Stone Lake.
Ticket Refund Policy
Refunds on tickets upon request, processing fees still apply. Does not include donations.
We can not guarantee your seat after the show has started.