National Night Out Info, 'The Producers' at The Phipps & Kids Fishing at Willow River

Happy Friday, Hudson.

Here are a few things going on around town this weekend:

National Night Out in Hudson is fast approaching. The Hudson Police Department is currently taking request for police to stop by your neighborhood party.

“This year will mark the 30th anniversary of National Night Out in America and we hope it will be the biggest yet in Hudson,” the Hudson Police Department’s Facebook status update reads.

Get more information about Hudson National Night Out here.

Croix Valley Sauces says:

“Our good friends at Big Guy's BBQ will be serving up their signature ribs, pork and sides this weekend in Hudson, Wisconsin, just south of Dairy Queen on First Street. Don't miss their fantastic BBQ, served with our award-winning sauces - this Saturday and Sunday!” 

The Phipps Center for Arts

• The new Mel Brooks musical The Producers is playing this weekend at The Phipps Center for Arts.
• This is the final week of the Phipps Members Art Exhibition in the Commons
• Also the final week of the Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists Members Show and Juried Exhibition in Galleries 1, 2 and 3

In addition to the Phipps' Event Calendar, ArtReach St. Croix's events calendar, St. Croix Splash, is another great way to stay current with what's going on with the arts.

This week, according to St. Croix Splash:

• Kids Fishing Contest is happening on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Willow River State Park
• Always ... Patsy Cline is on stage at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre this weekend.