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AN EVENING IN THE SHIRE to Transform Aamodt's Apple Farm into Middle-Earth Fundraiser

Zephyr Theatre's fundraiser will feature a sneak-peek showcase from THE HOBBIT cast.

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AN EVENING IN THE SHIRE to Transform Aamodt's Apple Farm into Middle-Earth Fundraiser

On June 6 at 7 pm, the Zephyr is presenting An Evening in the Shire, a massive fundraising party transforming Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater (6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082) into a Middle-Earth celebration.

Support from the event will be used for everything that makes the Zephyr a beacon of light and comfort for the community- education programs, innovative theatrical productions, and work for creatives.

The event will be held indoors, rain or shine, and will feature:

  • Showcase Scene! First Sneak-Peek: See the cast perform a fully staged showcase of Scene 1 from The Hobbit

  • Complimentary Food Item + Beverage per ticket thanks to Aamodt's Apple Farm, Thor's Hard Cider, and Saint Croix Vineyards)

  • 20% discount on your ticket to one performance of The Hobbit this summer and your name highlighted in The Hobbit program

  • Raffle drawing for a special Hobbit basket to enjoy at The Hobbit (please bring cash or check to enter)

  • Donation Photo Op with the cast of The Hobbit taken by a photographer

  • Fund-a-need with the Zephyr

  • Last Hero Game

  • Live Shire music and mingling!



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