Scuttlebutt Magazine - February 2008 - (Page 38) Page 38 • February 2008 www.scuttlebutt.com on shore • february Drop your anchor and explore the river’s banks. Through Feb. 17 – Contemporary American Folk Art show, the Leo and Marilyn Smith Folk Art Collection, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona. Victories and perils of ocean travel. 507-4746626, www.visitwin ona.com. Through Feb. 23 – Tempest, Tragedy and Triumph show, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona. Victories and perils of ocean travel. 507-4746626, www.visitwin ona.com. Sat.-Sun., Feb. 9-10, 1617, 23-24 – Eagle Watch weekends, 1-3 p.m., Colville Park, Red Wing. www.red wingchamber.com Fri.-Sun., Feb. 1-3 – Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Minneapolis Convention Center. www.motorcycle shows.com or 800-3315706 Sat., Feb. 2 – Fasching Fest and Carnival, Ruth’s German Haus, 1811 Old West Main St., Red Wing, Minn. 651-388-0516. Sun., Feb. 3 – Lions Club ice fishing contest, Pepin, Wis. www.mississippi-river .org. Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 7-10 – La Crosse Boat, Sports & Travel Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, Wis. Sun., Feb. 10 – Frontenac Sportsmen’s Club Annual Ice Fishing Contest, Lake City, Minn. www.mississip pi-river.org. Sun., Feb. 10 – Parent and child ice fishing clinic, 10 a.m., Fort Snelling State Park. Take Post Road exit off Hwy. 5 and follow the signs. All equipment and bait provided. Dress warm. 612-7252389 or visitor center 612-725-2724. Fri.-Mon., Feb. 8-17 – Tri-State Boat Show, La Crosse Center, 2100 Dawson Ave., La Crosse, Wis. Use I-90 Airport Exit 2. Over 100 boats on display, 80 boats indoors. 608791-3505. Fri.- Sun., Feb. 15-17 – Mardi Gras Celebration in hisotirc downtown Winona. www.mississippi-river .org. Sat., Feb. 16 – Defending the Caveman solo play, Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing, Minn. www.sheldontheatre .org, 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759. Sat., Feb. 16 – Candlelight ski and walk, Fort Snelling State Park, Post Rd. exit off Hwy. 5. Two and three-mile ski trail loops, 1-mile walking trail around and through Pike Island. Roast marshmallows outdoors or enjoy hot chocolate or cider around the fireplace in the visitor center. 612725-2389 or visitor center 612-725-2724. Sun., Feb. 17 – Lake City Sportsmen’s Club Annual Ice Fishing Contest, Lake City, Minn. www.mississip pi-river.org. Sat., Feb. 23 – Animal tracks, 1 p.m., Fort Snelling State Park. Take Post Rd. exit off Hwy. 5, follow the signs. 612-725-2389 or visitor center 612-7252724. Sat., Feb. 23 – Bald Eagle Appreciation Day, Wisconsin Welcome Center, 221 South Main, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Sun., Feb. 24 – Grumpy Old Men Festival, Wabasha, Minn. www .mississippi-river.org. Fri.-Sun., Feb. 29-Mar. 2 – Winter Bluegrass Weekend, Plymouth. Three day music festival featuring more than 40 groups. Bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music. 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