Albert Lea Civic Music will host its first concert of the 2015-16 series on Sunday at Albert Lea High School.

The Four Freshman will perform at 3:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Dating back to 1948 when four college freshmen crafted a unique vocal harmony, the Four Freshman have since recorded more than 75 albums, racked up 70 top-selling singles and received six Grammy nominations.

While members have changed over the years, the integrity of the group’s original sound is maintained.

While paying tribute to classics such as “Day by Day” and “Blue World,” the current group continues to bring new arrangements to their recordings and live shows around the world.

Admission is by season ticket only. Price is $85 for a family, $40 for an adult or $10 for students under age 30. Along with funding the concert series, money raised goes to support scholarships to local students.

In addition to the Albert Lea performances, members may use their season tickets to attend four concerts at the E.B. Stillman Auditorium in Clear Lake because of a reciprocal agreement with the Iowa association.

It is the 71st season for Albert Lea Civic Music.

The following is a roundup of other events taking place in the area this weekend:

 

Friday

• “Our Mothers and Daughters: Four Generations of Artwork” will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albert Lea Art Center.

• The Albert Lea Art Center’s six annual Celebrating the Arts and Artists event titled “Art & Dixieland” will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club.

The evening will feature Austin artist James Wegner.

There will also be music, appetizers, a wine and beer tasting, door prizes and silent and live auctions.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

• Albert Lea High School’s Homecoming game will begin at 7 p.m. at Jim Gustafson Field against Marshall High School.

 

Saturday

• A fall fun run 5-kilometer walk and run for Albert Lea Family Y children’s programs begins with registration at 8 a.m. and the fun run at 9 a.m.

Start and finish are at Edgewater Park, rain or shine.

There will be traveling trophies awarded to the three companies with the highest participation based on science.

Entry fees are $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12.

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

• Oak Knoll Farms, 1650 Hammer Road, will host an open house for National Alpaca Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People will be able to meet alpacas up close. Free refreshments will be provided.

• Riverland Community College’s 75th anniversary gala will be from 7 p.m. to midnight at Northbridge Mall. Tickets are $75 per person.

 

Sunday

• American Legion Post 56 will host a breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, potatoes and scrambled eggs with or without diced ham, juice and coffee. Cost is $7.50.

• Oak Knoll Farms, 1650 Hammer Road, will host an open house for National Alpaca Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People will be able to meet alpacas up close. Free refreshments will be provided.

• Church of All Saints in New Richland will host a fall festival. The day starts at 10 a.m. with a polka mass. A turkey dinner follows at 11 a.m.  Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5 for children and free for preschoolers.

Family fun goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a silent auction, bingo, a raffle and outdoor games.