The Guthrie's production of the powerful Broadway musical "COME FROM AWAY", based on the story of the 38 planes and 7,000 passengers stranded in Newfoundland on 9/11 and the weeks following. When US airspace closed, the small local community of Gander welcomed them with open arms, food, shelter and much more. Telling the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this joyful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need. The musical score celebrates the flavors of Newfoundland folk music. Laura has the wind instrument chair for this summer run at the Guthrie.

Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage, featuring pipes & drums, heavy games, Highland dance, Celtic music, exhibitors, and a Scottish Marketplace. MacKenzie, Sproule & Sutter (Laura MacKenzie, Dáithí Sproule and Ross Sutter) will be performing 4-5pm, just before the massed bands strike up. Check the Fair's website for all the information - https://mnscottishfair.org

SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin presents their show "The Young & The Rest". For information on this great show, visit simplegiftsmusic.net - Free and open to all, outdoors. Part of the "Music on the Lawn" series at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church (wblumc.org).

Laura will be giving a classroom presentation on The Flute in Traditional Scottish Music on Friday July 31, and will be doing a solo set at the concert on August 1. Find information on all the performers and presenters, spanning many traditions, at the society website: https://www.worldflutesociety.org

The gig is imminent. Our favorite spot to be Frothy.

"Music in the Trees" is a two-day festival in a red pine grove at Belwin Conservancy, where featured musicians play from seats high in the trees. Laura MacKenzie & Marc Anderson play their set at 12 noon. Music at two different stations at 11am - 3pm Aug 15 & Aug 16. Get tickets in advance! More information at: https://belwin.org/visit/

Patrice Pakiz, Marc Anderson and Gary Rue join Laura MacKenzie for this free (donations very welcome) outdoor concert at Macalester College - a Tuesday evening "Music on the Lawn" series. (bring your own chair or blanket).

Dan Chouinard, Laura MacKenzie & Gary Rue return for their annual summer evening at the historic Waldmann Brewery. Music from France, Canada, Scotland, Minnesota and more. Outdoors in the beautiful Biergarten, if weather permits.

Celebrate Sweden’s beloved end-of-summer tradition at the American Swedish Institute’s Kräftskiva party! Enjoy a festive evening outdoors with lanterns, music under the stars, and a traditional Swedish feast featuring breads, cheeses, salads, the featured kräftskiva fare, paj, and aquavit. Don your party hat, raise a glass, and sing along to classic snapsvisor drinking songs. With music by Renee Vaughan - nyckelharpa, Mattie Snyder - cello, Laura MacKenzie - traditional wind instruments. Registration is required, so visit the ticket link below!