The Commonweal Theatre The Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro T Ferndale Country Club, Rushford here's plenty of quality local theater in Minnesota, but Lanesboro's professional company is clearly a cut above-and the heart and soul of historic bluff country. Founded in 1989, the Commonweal is steered by husband/wife team Hal Cropp (artist/administrator) and Adrienne Sweeney (artist/marketer). In 2007 the company moved into a new facility, after putting $3.5 million into a former cheese factory. The award-winning ensemble operates on a nine-month season from April to December. The Commonweal will present three plays this season: Arsenic & Old Lace and Around the World In 80 Days (Cropp plays in both; Sweeney is a crazy aunt in Arsenic) in spring and early summer, followed by Around the World In 80 Days and Arcadia in late summer and fall. For more information, visit commonwealtheatre.org Root River Country Club, Spring Valley Ma-Cal-Grove Country Club, Caledonia Lanesboro www.mngolf.org Spring 2014 MINNESOTAGOLFER 15http://www.commonwealtheatre.org http://www.mngolf.org