Ruttger’s
Music & Memories Weekend
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort is proud to partner with the Lakes Area Music Festival and offer our exclusive Music & Memories Weekend package to all classical music fans.
Now in its seventeenth season, the Lakes Area Music Festival has become a hub or the nation’s top operatic talent. Ruttger’s Music & Memories Weekend packages are your unique opportunity to enjoy thrilling, world-class performances in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country.
The multi-faceted event will feature education, inspiration, and unparalleled talent, culminating in the one concert to rule them all: Wagner’s Ring — featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words.
Each Package Includes:
A choice of beautiful lodging options.
Exclusive LAMF tickets and perks.
or call 218-678-2885 to book
Music & Memories Weekend packages are available for these events:
Magical Keys
AUGUST 1-3
Prepare to be amazed as music and magic come together with award-winning pianist and master illusionist Igor Lipinski. The entire family will marvel by dazzling sleight-of-hand, suspenseful storytelling, and breathtaking piano virtuosity. From the brilliance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s radiant rhapsody to the sparkle of George Gershwin’s gleaming concerto, the magic of music shines through in this transformational program for kids of all ages.
Hänsel and Gretel
AUGUST 8–10
Get lost in the pines and lady slippers as we follow Hänsel and Gretel on their magical journey, with a luscious score by Engelbert Humperdinck and a world premiere production. Described as “a standout” by Opera News, Ariana Wehr makes her festival debut as Gretel alongside the Joy in Singing Foundation’s “Debut Artist of the Year,” Abi Levis, as Hänsel. Children from the Northfield Youth Choirs and Brainerd’s Legacy Youth Chorale complete this heartwarming, family-friendly musical fairy tale.
Wagner's Ring
AUGUST 15-16
Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra ever to appear on the Gichi-ziibi stage.
