The Heartland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 25th anniversary as it opens the 2001-2002 season Oct. 27 with Rhythm & Strings.

Sue Jewell will perform on an Allen electronic organ at noon Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brainerd as part of the Summer Organ Series.

...Lion" Smith and others. Highlights of Thompson's recent schedule include a residency and concert at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, touring in Great Britain and New Zealand, "A Prairie Home Companion" guest spots, concerts...

...voice. Minnesota-based Stern has been a professional musician since 1981, when she graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras and choral groups throughout the United States, Europe...

...to Fred and Nellie (Barton) Spear. He attended schools in Brockton, Mass., and then attended the New England Conservatory of Music. He worked playing in big bands and then formed his own band playing on Cruise ships. He married Caroline...