The Weekender: Autumn Moon Gala, Puppets, BLIMP, & More!

It's a full night of fun at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday with the Autumn Moon Gala. A 6:00 p.m. social hour will lead to a show by stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman, who has been featured on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. A dance party will then follow Liebman's show, featuring music by Collective Unconscious with special guest George Maurer. You can dance or you can relax, eat and enjoy the evening.

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- Saturday, October 3rd, 6:00 p.m.

If you're looking for a uniquely bizarre and enjoyable experience, go to The College of St. Benedict on Saturday for The Pigeoning. The Pigeoning is a puppet show telling the story of Frank, an obsessive compulsive who becomes increasingly paranoid over a flock of pigeons. The Pigeoning is a humorous take on mankind's obsession with cleanliness and control. Tickets for this 8+ show are $22 with discounts for seniors and students.

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- Saturday, October 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

One of Minnesota's most popular Led Zeppelin tribute bands returns to St. Cloud on Friday when BLIMPhits the stage at Pioneer Place. BLIMP features several musicians from around Minnesota who perfectly capture the crunching rock riffs of arguably the greatest rock and roll band in music history. Tickets are $14, $17 at the door.

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- Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra brings their unique brand of energetic art rock to Great River Arts in Little Falls. The Minneapolis-based group boasts superior musicianship while covering everything from jazz and soul to rock and roll while you get your groove on. This is a show that no music fan should miss. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets start at $10.

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- Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

County music artist Marty Stuart is bringing his mix of rockabilly and honky tonk to the Medina Entertainment Center this weekend. Stuart has been performing since age 12 and has performed with Merle Haggard, Travis Tritt and Johnny Cash-- whose daughter he later married. Stuart will be joined on stage by special guests The Hell Country Truckers. Doors open for this 21+ event at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at just over $25.

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- Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. start)