The Shack Dinner Theatre presents''Don't Hug Me''(Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees)

"Don't Hug Me" is a national award-winning musical comedy that takes place in a colorful, rustic northwoods bar located in tiny Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. It's the coldest, most bone-chilling day of the year and cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson is ready to sell the business and move to sunny Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival bunyan Queen, is perfectly content staying right where she is.

Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It's a battle of wills that tests their relationship until a fast-talking salesman, Aarid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the "magic" of karaoke.

When Aarvid begins to woo Bernice, the lutefisk hits the fan!

This show has been best described as "Fargo" meets the "The Music Man" (without the blood or the trombones!).

Dinner Performance Dates: October 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27. November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. Dinner Seating 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Performance at 8:15 PM.

Matinee Performance Dates: October 21 and 28. November 11 and 18. Matinee Seating Noon to 12:30 PM. Performance at 1:45 PM.

Dinner show price: $30. Matinee show price: $25. Show price includes price of show and meal (beverages, dessert, tax and tip are additional). For tickets, call 715-392-3463. Advance payment required.