FEE: $20 adult, $5 student

SOUL’S INSPIRATION

May 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion, resilience, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism. Lesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs, offering a moment of serene introspection. Next the orchestra will premiere a composition by the internationally renowned Minnesota composer, Jocelyn Hagen. The Runestone Chorale ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorale. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul, leaving audiences moved, inspired, and uplifted.

Leonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide

Jules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais”

Lesley Donahue, violin

Jocelyn Hagen…………………………(Untitled)

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore”

Runestone Chorale

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata”

Georges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen”

Randa Melhem, soprano

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida”

Runestone Chorale

Eric Whitacre……………………………Equus

FEE: $20 adult, $5 student

CHAMBER CONCERT

June 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

A chamber music concert is an intimate, small-scale performance featuring a select group of musicians playing together without a conductor. The term “chamber” comes from its origins in private rooms or salons rather than large concert halls, and the atmosphere still reflects that closeness today.

In this setting, each performer plays an individual part, creating a rich, conversational interplay between instruments. The repertoire often includes works for string quartets, piano trios, wind ensembles, or other small combinations, ranging from delicate Baroque pieces to contemporary compositions.

The concert experience is typically more personal than a full symphony performance: the audience is close enough to observe subtle musical gestures, quiet breaths before a phrase, and the unspoken communication between players. The acoustics allow for fine details—gentle dynamics, nuanced phrasing, and warm tone colors—to shine through.

Chamber music concerts often feel like being invited into the musicians’ own living room: refined yet relaxed, where every note carries both artistry and intimacy. It’s music in its purest form—collaboration, conversation, and connection.  Please join us at the Mount Carmel Chapel on beautiful Lake Carlos, in Alexandria MN.

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

Classic Ladies of Country

Sunday, July 12,  6pm

Joyann Parker's (you saw her in The Music of Patsy Cline!) "Classic Ladies of Country" is a captivating musical journey that pays homage to the timeless and iconic female voices that have shaped the country music genre. With her powerful and versatile vocals, Parker masterfully channels the spirit and emotion of legendary artists such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton, among others.

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

The Hype | The Best of 80’s Rock

Sunday, July 19,  6pm

Take a musical and visual road trip back to the 80's, when bands rocked your world and kicked some butt on stage, too! Performing the biggest hits from MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD, POISON, BON JOVI, and AEROSMITH, The HYPE! Present five epic concerts packed into an electrifying, high energy, 80's Glamtastic, Bombastic Rock Show!

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

Heart by Heart

Sunday, July 26, 6pm

Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, bassist and drummer for the band Heart during the 1970s and early 1980s, are now touring as Heart By Heart. “Our mission is to perform the classic Heart music as faithfully as we can”, Fossen says. Fossen and Derosier are the powerful driving engine behind Heart’s iconic hits like “Barracuda”, “Straight On”, “Crazy On You”, “Magic Man”, “Even It Up”, “Kick It Out”, and more. The two were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with the rest of the original Heart lineup in 2013. Featuring vocalist Somar Macek, Heart By Heart presents a powerful, dynamic show that includes all the favorite Heart hits as well as deep album cuts that fans will love.

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

Wild Angels | Women of Pop, Rock & Country with Pamela McNeill

Sunday, August 2  6pm

“Wild Angels – The Women of Rock, Pop & Country” features 3 of Minnesota’s most beloved singers – Pamela McNeill, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame recipient Mary Jane Alm and Aimée Lee performing hits by some of the greatest Female Divas the music world has ever known. Hear songs by Adele, Madonna, Janis Joplin, Heart, The Dixie Chicks, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Cher, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, TLC, Pat Benatar, Pink, Tina Turner, Miranda Lambert and many, many others. A phenomenal 7 piece A-list band, “The Handsome Devils” bring these powerful songs to life and will have you on your feet cheering! See promo video below!

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

I Am, He Said | The Music of Neil Diamond

Sunday, August 16, 6pm

Back by popular demand, Matt Vee & the Killer Vees celebrate the music of Neil Diamond. With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," and "Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley songwriter in the mid-60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

Forever Simon and Garfunkel - a tribute

Sunday, August 23, 6pm

FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL celebrates the bestselling duo in rock’n’roll history, featuring the epic hits “The Sound Of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Mrs. Robinson”, “I Am A Rock”, “The Boxer”, “Homeward Bound”, “Cecilia”, “Hazy Shade Of Winter”, “Feeling Groovy”, “Me & Julio”, “Kodachrome”, and many more! With humor, soaring energy, storytelling, and laser precise harmonies, award-winning entertainers Sean Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandiego theme songwriter) & Jack Skuller (Songwriters Hall Of Fame’s Buddy Holly Prize) lead the audience on a concert journey from the group’s early success as a folk act to their global dominance as hit-makers.