O.K. You take a couple of vacation days and it rains. What to do? In Red Wing you can visit numerous museums, beautiful art galleries, or perhaps take in a live performance at the Sheldon Theater. If that isn’t enough we have great shopping, but we will get into that at another time.

This band reminds me of great bluegrass and the original Pure Prairie League. Fantastic harmonies and beautiful instrumentation. Their latest album debuted at #1 on Billboards bluegrass chart. See them in the intimacy of Red Wing’s Sheldon Theater this Saturday, March 5th, at 7pm.

February is a great music month at the Sheldon Theater. Downtown Red Wing’s premier theater stage is host to Leo Kottke, 7pm. February 6th., Adonis Puentos and the Voice of Cuba, 7pm. February 12th., a big Mardi Gras welcome by Buckwheat Zydeco, 5:30 February 14th, and Sinatra and Company doing music from the Rat Pack era, 1:30 and 7pm. February 26th. There are no bad seats at the Sheldon and the acoustics are great.

Stay at the Moondance Inn and enjoy premium rooms with our winter Specials.

Toasty warm in the Moondance Inn great room.

It’s cold outside but nice and warm inside the Moondance. Some of our guests are skiing at Welch Ski Village. They will return to the inn and relax in their private two-person whirlpool. This evening we will serve them wine and appetizers in front of our great room fireplace. We are buying them a great steak dinner at the Bayside Steakhouse (check out our January specials). To enjoy all of this they only drove one hour from the Twin Cities.

Red Wing’s Moondance Inn at the Holidays,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

If you enjoy the holidays, you will love Red Wing. There is live theater at the Historic Sheldon Theater including “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” and the “Nutcracker.” December 10th, browse the artist studios at the Anderson Center for creative Christmas presents. Take in live music including Dan Mahar at Jimmy’s pub, REO Speedwagon at Treasure Island, and Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys at the Sheldon.

There are many great downtown stores where you will find many wonderful and unique gifts. The Moondance Inn is running some great December specials including a discount on our gift certificates.

Red Wing Anderson Center for the Arts Metal Horse Sculpture,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants will be playing at Red Wing’s Sheldon Theatre on February 5th. starting at 7pm. This is a “Club Sheldon” event which means you have the option to sit and listen or get up and dance on a huge stage behind the band. Wine and beer is available for purchase. Stay at Red Wing, MN. Moondance Inn Bed and Breakfast and you can get 15% off the ticket price. Call 866-388-8145 for details. What does a giant metal horse sculpture have to do with Big Walter Smith? It’s all art, baby.

Red Wing, MN. Moondance Inn Foyer,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

What a great Spring! A lot of visitors enjoyed Red Wing’s outdoor activities this April. Biking, hiking, golf, walks by the river, and just generally relaxing. May brings a variety of activities, including the 100-Mile Garage Sale, Randy Travis at Treasure Island on May 8, Stayin’ Alive (a Bee Gees tribute) at the Sheldon Theatre on May 15, and a Bluegrass Festival at Hobgoblin Music on May 29.

Go to our Specials page to see what is happening at the Moondance Inn during May.

Moondance Inn Exterior,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

April will be a fun month in Red Wing, Minnesota. The historic Sheldon Theatre will host A Flea in Her Ear. This live play has all the elements of being quite entertaining. It is presented on April 10, 16, and 18. The Sheldon Brass Band will perform on the 24th.

Treasure Island will be the scene for two popular performers. First, country music’s legendary Charley Pride will perform on April 10th; then, on April 24th, you can hear Huey Lewis and the News.

Finally, ending the month is the annual 100-Mile Garage Sale. Red Wing is the starting point for this annual event.

The Moondance Inn is running some great specials during the month so consider staying with us when you come to Red Wing.

The Sheldon Theatre,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

February is a great month in Red Wing. If you enjoy music, Leo Kottke is playing the Sheldon Theatre on February 6th. If comedy is your thing then check out the latest rendition of Late Night Catechism on February 13th, also at the Sheldon. February is also when hundreds of bald eagles migrate into the Mississippi Valley. Beginning February 20th, visit Colville Park, right in Red Wing, and view these magnificent birds up close and personal.

It’s December in Red Wing and we just received a fresh foot of snow. There are numerous cross country ski trails as well as Welsh Ski Village nearby.

Historic Red Wing Train Station,
originally uploaded by mwaulk.

Also, an update on what’s happening in Red Wing on New Year’s Eve. Treasure Island has Kansas and Night Ranger performing. The Sheldon Theatre is hosting a Bluegrass New Year with Monroe Crossing, and Norton’s Restaurant is featuring the Wayne McFarland Band. It should be a great night in Red Wing.