An Evening with Koopmans’ Orchestra – Rice County Historical Society Fundraiser

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Join the Rice County Historical Society at the Faribault American Legion on Friday, June 9, for dinner, a silent auction, and entertainment by the Koopmans’ Orchestra. A social hour begins at 5PM, dinner will be served at 6PM, and the band will begin at 7PM.

The Koopmans’ Orchestra is a locally based band that has history extending back to 1948, when Roger Koopmans of Faribault organized the band while he was still in high school. The original group included up to 16 instrumentalists from the region, and played four to five gigs each year. Recently Gary Anderson, a clarinetist who started playing in Koopmans' Orchestra at age 13, bought the band from Roger.

During the evening we will also have a silent auction of merchandise and services from area businesses, as well as a raffle. All proceeds will support the Rice County Historical Society’s ongoing programs and activities and help continue to preserve the rich history of Rice County and to share our history with the community. This evening promises to be one you will not want to miss and won’t forget.

Dinner/event tickets are $25 each. We also have a limited number of $100 raffle tickets, which include: two dinner/event tickets (a $50 value), a 1 in 5 chance of winning your $100 back, and a 1 in 100 chance of winning the grand prize of $1,500. Tickets may be purchased at the museum or from any RCHS Board Member. Please contact the Rice County Historical Society at (507) 332-2121 for more information.