A photo of a St. Paul church at night took top honors in the 2010 ABC Newspapers photo contest.

James Campbell of Coon Rapids won first prize in ABC Newspapers 2010 photo contest with his photo of a church.

A St. Francis artist will exhibit her paintings Labor Day weekend in an effort to send kids in need to a visit at Kelley Farm in Elk River.

Mary Olson, an artist from St. Francis, will display four pieces of artwork in Kelley Farm’s second annual “Painting the Farm” fund-raiser during Labor Day weekend. (Photo submitted)

Artists David Feinberg and Lynn Gray have always had a penchant for pooches. So after years of showing their works separately, three years ago they decided to combine efforts.

Artist Lynn Gray observed a pack of wild dogs for more than 12 years in Mexico. The dogs became an inspiration for his drawings. (Photo submitted)

Julius Andrews IV of Coon Rapids returns to perform his Michael Jackson rendition of “I’ll Be There” at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest in St. Paul. Julius, who will attend Adams Elementary School this fall as a fifth-grader, won first place in last year’s state fair Pre-teen Talent Division. Sept. 5, 8 p.m. Grandstand. Talent show free, cost of fair gate admission applies. (File photo by Elyse Kaner)

Popular country artist Rockie Lynn, formerly of Coon Rapids, returns to the Twin Cities to perform in concert Saturday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m. at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The concert is presented by the Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund in association with its annual charity walk/run as a way to say thank you to all Minnesota’ service members. $15 for concert. $25 for walk/run/concert. Children under 12 are free. For more information visit www.thankmntroops.org. (Photo submitted)

Lyric Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary on the Main Street Stage with a dazzling line-up of shows that promises something for all theatergoers.

Guitarist and composer Billy McLaughlin, an international performing artist who relearned to play his songs left-handed after being diagnosed with focal dystonia, will appear in November as part of Lyric Arts’ new acoustic concert showcase. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Miller)