The holidays may be over, but the new year brings some great activities. Our real estate agents are marking their calendars for these wonderful upcoming events around Crookston.

Events and Activities to Start the New Year Around Crookston, MN

MusiKaravan - Crookston, MN

Address: Crookston High School Auditorium, 402 Fisher Ave., Crookston, MN 56716

"Have instruments, will travel," could be the motto of MusiKaravan. In 2020, violinists Etienne Gara and YuEun Kim drove their 1971 VW bus up and down the West Coast to provide socially-distanced entertainment during the height of COVID. The duo shared their experiences in an award-winning streaming series, and they continue to regale audiences with their music, stories, and interactive patter with audiences.

Hop on the MusiKaravan at 7 p.m. on Friday, 2/20. Visit the Crookston Civic Music League website for ticket information.

October Road - Crookston, MN

Address: Crookston Eagles Club, 105 S. Broadway St., Crookston, MN 56716

Enjoy the sounds of one of the more popular bands in the Fargo-Moorhead area when October Road performs at the Crookston Eagles Club. Founded in 2004, the band has a unique soul-tinged sound that's been described as "Funky Country." The show is the culmination of the annual all-day event hosted by UMC Ag-Arama, a club focused on agricultural pursuits.

October Road has opened for a who's-who of contemporary artists, such as:

• Rodney Atkins
  
  
• Diamond Rio
  
  
• Collective Soul
  
  
• Joe Nichols

Showtime is 9 p.m. on Saturday, 1/24, and admission is free.

UMC Golden Eagles Hockey - Crookston, MN

Address: Crookston Sports Center, 801 Fisher Ave., Crookston, MN 56716

The late Doug Larson, columnist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette, once declared, "Ice hockey is a form of disorderly conduct in which the score is kept." Attending a UMC Golden Eagles Hockey game provides an evening of fast-paced excitement. The Golden Eagles are part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association, which offers college students the chance to play hockey at schools without a varsity program.

January games include:

• University of Jamestown at noon on Sunday, 1/11
  
  
• South Dakota State University at 8 p.m. on Friday, 1/23
  
  
• South Dakota State University at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 1/24, which is also Cancer Awareness Day

Visit the website for more information.

UMC Women's Basketball - Crookston, MN

Address: Lysaker Gymnasium, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716 

Thanks to high-profile stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, women's basketball is having a moment. Get an up-close view of the action at a UMC Women's Basketball game. With appearances in five NSIC Tournaments in 14 seasons, the team has made basketball the most successful of any female sport at UMC.

Check out these upcoming games:

• Augustana University at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, 1/17
  
  
• Minnesota State University, Mankato at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 1/30
  
  
• St. Cloud University at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, 1/31

Visit the website for more information.

Crookston Connected: Your City in Action - Crookston, MN

Address: Crookston Inn, 2200 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716

Share your community spirit as you make new friends at Crookston Connected: Your City in Action. Take this opportunity to meet leaders from city departments and boards to hear about current and future plans, ask questions, and voice your ideas. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Crookston: Connected takes place on Thursday, 1/29, from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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