It’s another event-filled summer weekend in Mineral Point. Start early with free ice cream, and finish up a poem.

Alley Stage

Tonight and tomorrow are your last chances to see “Motherhood Out Loud” at Alley Stage. Director Terry Kerr, whose credits include a 12-season-stint at American Players Theatre, describes the theme of the play: “Motherhood is both universal and very personal. In these monologues and scenes …  we recognize ourselves (and our mothers) in each. And yet each story of struggle, doubt, triumph and joy is as unique as our own.”

What people are saying:

• “Very emotional yet funny at the same time – very true to life – to my life experiences.”
• “What an amazing cast. I can tell that the play is really well-written, but the actors absolutely steal the show!”
• “This is the best thing I have seen at Alley Stage!”

“Motherhood Out Loud” runs tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and are available at the door or at Brown Paper Tickets.

Also happening today

Mound City Bank celebrates June Dairy Month with free ice cream bars, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mineral Point Stadium Project golf outing at Dodge Point Country Club, 1 p.m.

Free Library Movie at the Opera House, 7 p.m. (It’s about the author who wrote “Mary Poppins.”)

Monica and Aaron Dunn perform at the Gray Dog Deli, 8:30. p.m.

Saturday

Mineral Point Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m.

Matinee harness racing at the Fairgrounds.

Library Park music hour with Al and Jesse Bauman, 2-3 p.m.

Pink Jacket Golf Outing at Dodge Point, 3 p.m.

Cancer benefit for Rueben Riley at the fairgrounds featuring the music of Hammer Down, 3-8 p.m.

Rescue Squad’s annual brat feed, 4-8 p.m.

Motherhood Out Loud’s final performance at Alley Stage, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

Haiku workshop at Foundry Books, 1:30 p.m.

Whew! And Thanks to the Democrat Tribune for help with this roundup!

 – Contributed by Susan Webb