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Listen Local Concert, Featuring Billy McLaughlin

The 2012 Inaugural Listen Local Concert will be held on Saturday, April 28 with special guest Billy McLaughlin.

The 'Listen Local Lounge', features local music, appetizers and refreshments, will open two hours prior to the show. The Listen Local Lounge opens at 6 p.m., followed by Billy McLaughlin live on stage at 8 p.m.

The purpose of Listen Local is to raise funds for the Arts and support our Valley community. Proceeds benefit performing and visual arts programming at .

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"The 2012 Inaugural Listen Local Concert is an exciting and inviting event that will embrace our east metro and St. Croix Valley communities while raising funds for the arts. Listen Local is an annual opportunity for our local community to hear a national artist right here in Stillwater. Included in the Listen Local Lounge will be pre-show performance by local musician, Patrick Harison - 'Patty and the Buttons', and food and beverages from local producers. Our featured artist is innovative acoustic guitarist, Billy McLaughlin, whose story and music have been featured on the CBS Early Show and PBS stations across the country. It should be a fantastic night!” said Debbie Bramstedt, Development Director at St Croix Prep.

A meet and greet reception with Billy McLauglin takes place immediately after the show for VIP ticket holders.

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