Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Live Music

Live Music: Zach Thomas

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With a just guitar and a microphone, music is at the heart of it all for Zach Thomas. The Fargo, North Dakota-born singer, songwriter combines the storytelling of country music with the energy of Southern Rock and contemporary country. Piling up over 100,000 streams, playing hundreds of shows, and having two top-100 performances on American Idol, he puts it all into his music.

Growing up in the small town of Wendell, MN, he was drawn towards music as a young kid. By the time he could stand, he already was belting out the lyrics to Junior Brown songs. This love for music only burned brighter as time went on.

Inspired by country/americana artists such as George Strait, Jason Isbell and the Turnpike Troubadours as well rock ‘n’ roll/blues groups such as ACDC, Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King, his music blends genre lines as he cut his teeth playing anywhere with a stage.

In 2022, Thomas released the Better Off EP. The EP went on to hit number 14 on the iTunes country charts with the title track being added to two major Spotify playlists. Following up the success of his debut EP, he released three more singles in 2023 with Must Be the Whiskey garnering radio play on over 30 Midwest radio stations.

Nashville New Year’s Eve

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We’re saying see y’all to 2023 and howdy to 2024! …Okay, we’re done with that now, but we ARE throwing our annual Nashville New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, December 31, to ring in the new year! Stop in for beer, food, sports and fun, with…

— Live music from Zach Thomas, our semi-resident Southern vocal superstar // 4:30-6:30 p.m.
— Vikings vs. Packers on the Big Screen, with sound! Kickoff is at 7:00 and we’ll be giving away free beers and prizes throughout the night, and running some Dunce v. Expert commentary on the commercial breaks with your hosts Lewis (a football dunce) and Whitney (a football expert).
— Special menu items from 205 Grill: Seafood Mac-n-Cheese, Bratchos (bratwurst queso nachos), and Beer Brats!

Recommended attire is country tailgate, so grab your favorite team’s jersey, cowboy hat, flannel, best blue jeans, or anything else that strikes your fancy!

Karaoke and Koffee

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Join us for a night of music and fun at the Karaoke and Koffee” Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time karaoke enthusiast, this event promises to be an evening filled with laughter, cheers, and applause as you take the stage to sing your heart out.

You don’t need to have a “good voice” or a “trained voice” to have fun at Karaoke and Koffee, ArtisTree boasts some of the most supportive and encouraging audiences in the world.

Artists of all ages are encouraged to attend; we’ll prioritize the younger performers for the first half hour, so they can be part of the fun before they have to head home to bed!

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Event Highlights:

Open Mic: Sing your favorite songs, from classic rock anthems to today’s chart-toppers. The stage is yours!

Delicious Food and Drinks: Enjoy a delectable menu and a full coffee bar to keep your energy up throughout the night.

Group Sing-Alongs: Grab your friends and sing your hearts out as a group. The more, the merrier!

Don’t miss the opportunity to shine on stage, serenade the crowd, and create memories. Get ready to sing your heart out and be part of a karaoke night to remember!

Kristmas Karaoke

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A special Christmas themed Karaoke and Koffee night at ArtisTree!
Come early, grab a hot chocolate and make some crafts with Santa during his Workshop hours immediately prior to this event. Special Christmas themed toppings, free flavors in Hot Chocolate drinks, and half off all extravagant upgrades on waffle bowls will make this night one to remember!
You don’t need to have a “good voice” or a “trained voice” to have fun at Karaoke and Koffee, ArtisTree boasts some of the most supportive and encouraging audiences in the world.
Artists of all ages are encouraged to attend; we’ll prioritize the younger performers for the first half hour, so they can be part of the fun before they have to head home to bed!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM