The members of the Una Vocis Choral Ensemble of Mason City come from many walks of life — farmers, physicians, music educators, stay-at-home moms and more. But they sing of “One of Voice” or “Una Vocis.”

This auditioned adult choir will present its annual spring concert, Nexus, at 7 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. A reception will follow in Bethany Hall at the church. The public is encouraged to attend, with an offering collected.

Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Dennis Lee, Una Vocis has grown from 28 to 39 singers, many of whom hail from area towns as small as a couple hundred citizens.

The choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary season by commissioning and premiering a new work by renowned composer Ola Gjeilo, a Grammy Award winner. This lush work for voices, piano and strings, entitled “Negative Spaces,” speaks to the creative process and features lyrics written for the occasion by contemporary poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, who has penned the lyrics for several works by composer Eric Whitacre.

In addition to the Gjeilo commission, members of Una Vocis will perform Frank Martin’s a cappella “Mass for Double Choir” as well as two a cappella works, Gjeilo “Second Eve” and Anton Bruckner’s “Os Justi.” Daniel Elder’s “Tempest Rhapsody” will feature Una Vocis accompanist Mary Jane Crail on piano.

Crail will accompany the Gjeilo commission on piano with string accompaniment by local talent Dennis Root, Jana Root, Tara Dean and Tyler Beemer on violin; Pat Guetzko and Kathy Rogotzke on viola; Ken Bahls on cello and James Shaman on bass.

CDs of Una Vocis will be available for purchase during intermission and the post-concert reception. Both the church and fellowship hall are handicap accessible.

For more information, contact Music and Worship Director Tim O-Shields at First Lutheran at 373-6424.

 

Friday

• The cancer survivorship walking group will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System at Healthy Reach walking park. Direct questions to 507-379-2050 and ask for Stacy, Kellie or Sydney.

• Kyle and Laura Fever will perform at 6:30 p.m. at The Interchange Wine and Coffee Bistro.

• “The Foreigner” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

 

Saturday

• The Six-Legged 5k run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Ranch & Pet Supply. Registration is $25 per person in advance, $30 per person the day of the event.

• The Albert Lea Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Northbridge Mall parking lot.

• A painting party with Debb Peterson will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Big Island Grille & Bar. Call 373-1621 to pre-pay and sign up.

• Evie Cunningham will sign her new book, “A Joyful Mess,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Interchange Wine and Coffee Bistro.

• Louise Wessinger will present Grandmother’s Trunk at the Brick Hall Luncheon and Tea at 1 p.m. at the Brick Hall. Cost is $10 per person.

• A beginner fishing clinic will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Dam Bait Shop. Call 507-383-8580 to make reservations. The event is free and there is a 30-person limit.

• Dancing with the Freeborn/Mower Stars will be at 7 p.m. at the Albert Lea High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at Hy-Vee for $15.

• “The Foreigner” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

 

Sunday

• Enjoy breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Amaranth pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, milk and coffee will be served. Suggested donation is $7.

• The Land Between the Lakes Duathlon will begin at 9 a.m. at Brookside School. Go to alduathlon.com for registration and details.

• Tommy Vale and the DC Drifters will play at 3 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 at the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 

Movie listings

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Hot Pursuit,” “Mad Max: Fury Road 3-D,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” “Pitch Perfect 2” and “The Age of Adaline.”