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April 2014
FREE
Covering Cannon Falls,
Faribault, Farmington,
Lakeville, N
orthfield,
Owatonna &
Surrounding Areas
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Red Molly
April 3 - Faribault
The Cherry
Orchard
Opens April 4
Northfield
Gypsy Jazz
Jam Series
April 17 & 30
Northfield
Peter Yarrow
April 24 - Zumbrota
Lingua Luna
April 26
Cannon Falls
C. Willi Myles
April 26 - Faribault
Round Up Your Favorite Books at the
Great Northfield, Minn.
Book
Raid!
To keep up on
what’s happening
Thousands of good used
books at bargain prices!
Tues., April 22 - Sat., April 26
Northfield Ice Arena
Call 507-646-6262 for details.
Proceeds to benefit Northfield Hospital Cancer Care & Infusion Center.
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© The Entertainment Guide
Contents
Exhibits�� 2-3
Theater�� 4-5
Special Section:
Northfield Home & Garden Expo��6-13
your source for happenings since 2005
Happenings��14-35
Vol. 9, Issue 4
Historic Happenings:
Max J. Exner��39-44
April 2014
Clubs, Classes & More�� 45
17 Bridge Square
Music Makers:
Get exposed in our annual
music issue in June.
June 2013
FREE
Dining��46-47
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Advertisers’ Index�� 46
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Business & Community Classifieds�� 48
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Red Molly will be presenting gorgeous a
cappella ballads, bluegrass-tinged folk and
a touch of jazzy western swing, all done
in their trademark three-part harmonies,
signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements April 3 at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in
Faribault. Photo credit; Annabel Braithwaite.
Services, Inc. Member
South Hwy, 3, Northﬁeld,
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MN 55057
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1st Annual
South
Border Soiree
of the
Thursday, April 10
5:30 to 8:00 pm
The Grand Event Center
316 Washington St, Northfield
Christian Lockner
Greg Pierce
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Featuring a variety of margarita flavors, delicious Mexican food,
a Heads and Tails game and a Red Ticket Drawing.
(Non-alcoholic options and a cash bar also available.)
Tickets $25 and available at:
The Red Cross, 408 Central Ave. N., Faribault
THE Entertainment Guide, 17 Bridge Square, Northfield
More info: 507/334-8471, ext. 1401
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Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org
M-F 10am-5pm, visit website for weekend hours
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville • burnsvillepac.com
952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pm
Children’s Art Festival – through April 27
Crossings at Carnegie
320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616
crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am8pm, Sa 10am-4pm
13th Annual Poet-Artist Collaboration – through May 15 – A
juried group show featuring 26 poems and the art they inspired.
Reception and Poetry Reading: May 10, 6:30pm.
Eclectic Goat – 413 Division St. S. • 507/645-0301 • M-Sa
Exhibit dates through April 12
Main Gallery: 2014 All School Art
Show – A mixed media exhibit of
visual art featuring work from all
(including homeschool) approximately 500 Northfield K-12 students in paint, pencil and ceramic
mediums. Opening Reception: April 5, during Imagination
Celebration – A free annual celebration of art for young people
that includes theater arts, visual arts, dance and music.
Upstairs Gallery and Archer House: Work by Northfield
Latino youth that brings to light observations these young people
have on growing up in the Northfield community.
Exhibit dates April 18-May 12
Main Gallery: Surface Tension: Seven Emerging Artists – An
exhibit by St. Olaf and Carleton art apprentices featuring an
array of mediums including photography, drawing, printmaking, painting and ceramics. The artists are Anna Carlson, Eliza
Dennis, Gina Gaetz, Brooke Granowski, Addie Rosenwinkel,
Kara Sajeske and Noah Sanders. Opening Reception: April
25, 7-9pm.
10am-5:30pm, Th until 7pm, Su Noon-4pm – Hip Handmade Goods!
Flaten Art Museum
Dittmann Center, St. Olaf • stolaf.edu/collections/flaten
507/786-3556 • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa/Su
2-5pm
River Doctors: Taking the Pulse of the World’s Largest Rivers
– through April 2 – This exhibit tells the story of four watersheds, revealing how deforestation, land disturbances and climate
change affect rivers and, in turn, the people who depend on them
for recreation, commerce and livelihood. Oceanographer-turnedphotographer Chris Linder’s photographs draw viewers in with
stunning views and captivating narratives. A deeper look reveals
the story of how scientists are striving to understand the future of
global watersheds.
Senior Show 1 – April 13-21 – Opening Reception: April 13,
2-4pm.
Senior Show 2 – April 27-May 6 – Opening Reception: April
27, 2-4pm.
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Upstairs Gallery: Emily Haskell ceramics
The Archer House: Mary Ellen Frame
Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic
1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm
Prints and Book Plates from Northfield book artists.
Northfield Historical Society
408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org
M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pm
Basketball display through early June of artifacts from the first
era of women’s basketball.
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Exhibit dates April 8-June 7 • Artist Reception April 11, 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Kathy
Miller – Perspectives
Northfield Senior Center Gallery
1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700
northfieldseniorcenter.org
M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
NSC Gallery Exhibit
Arlene Rolf and Deb Johnson – through April 13
Owatonna Arts Center
Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Deb Lee Carson – The Horse
– Spirit and Light
435 Garden View Ln, Owatonna • 507/451-0533
oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed Mondays
“Art In Bloom” Quilt Show – April 6-27 – The 10th triennial quilt
show put on by the Piecemakers of Quilt Guild of Owatonna. The gallery will be filled with other 70 quilts of all sizes and colors. Suggested
entry fee: $3.
Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Kaelen Kurtzweil
Miller
Paradise Center Healing
Arts Gallery
at District One Hospital
Call of Artists: Steele County artists or Owatonna Arts
Center members are invited to participate in the annual Steele
County Art Exhibition in May. Artists can go to oacarts.org for
entry information.
200 State Ave., Faribault
Featured artists: Diane Hagen,
George Sierakowski, Georgi
Carson
Tsenov, Loretta Verbout and
Sandra Dinse. There will also be several pieces from a variety of
artists on loan from Barb Bruns’ Gallery in Morristown, MN.
Paradise Center for the Arts
Studio Elements
321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372
Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm, Su/M closed
Exhibit dates through April 5.
Carlander Family Gallery: Jorge Ponticas
Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Bethlehem Academy
Student Work
Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Committed – Lisa A
nderson
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16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 • studioelements.net
Th 10am-5pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm.
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Dianne Kyte
651-247-0667
Arlen Malecha
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Connie Malecha
612-363-9176
Carol Hong
612-210-3790
Larry Defries
507-321-1431
Lynda Streefland
612-229-4411
Jeanette Nelson
507-321-1645
Jan Stevens
507-244-0500
Ed Kuhlman
507-649-1983
Lynn Johnson
507-390-6109
Steve Mikula
952-212-9388
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April 2014
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Theater
The Dixie Swim Club
Footloose: The Musical
March 28-29, 7pm; March 28, 30, 2pm
Lakeville Area Arts Center
A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and
dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the
populace. Enjoy the music of Footloose, Let’s Hear It for the Boy,
Almost Paradise and Holding Out for a Hero. The performance will
include both adult and teen actors. Tickets: $13 and available at
lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling 952/985-4640.
The Fox on the Fairway
March 28-30, April 3-5; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm
Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault
Gold and sex – two things you can enjoy without being good at it.
From the writer of Lend Me a Tenor and Crazy for You, Ken Ludwig’s
The Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which
pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private
country club. Caddyshack and Noises Off fans will be thrilled with
this new comedy as the 43rd annual grudge match between rival
golf clubs is thrown for a loop when the best golfer switches teams
on the eve of the competition. Mistaken identities, huge consequences, marriages on the brink of disaster and secret romantic
shenanigans. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and
man’s eternal love affair with golf. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students,
$1 off for PCA members. Call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday,
noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.
April 4-6, 11-13; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm
Expressions Community
Theater presents this tale of
five southern women, whose
friendships began many years
ago on their college swim team,
set aside a long weekend every
August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands,
kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage to catch up,
laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. As 30 years pass the women
rely on one another through all that life has thrown at them. Don’t
miss this hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last
forever. Tickets: $13 and available at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or
by calling 952/985-4640.
The Cherry Orchard
April 4-6, 11-13; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
This beautiful translation by Jean-Claude
Van Itallie brings to life Anton Chekhov’s
modern classic tale centered at the estate of
Madame Ranevskaya where the fate of the
beautiful orchard hangs in the balance as it is
auctioned off to pay family debts. According
to the New York Post, this play is”...a new, faithful, very playable and gorgeous translation.”
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors
– northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.
the northfield historical society
p r e s e n t s
Ni ght of 10,000
Laughs
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LIVE MUSIC
April 3 Dave Hudson
11 CRAFT BEERS
9-midnight
ROTATING SELECTION
April 8 Beer Bash
8-10pm
Chad and Russell
of the 8th Street
Band 9pm-12am 3-Midnight
All Day Sundays
April 11 Open Mic Night
7-9pm
RESERVE THE BACK
April 18 Jud Hailey
ROOM FOR YOUR MEETING
9-midnight
OR PARTY
Hoppy Hour
featuring the
Minnesota
comedy
stylings of
T McKinley
with the
famous
Ole &
Lena Trio !
BOGOS
FROGGY'S LUNCH PUNCH CARD
After 9 punches, your 10th lunch is FREE!
6:30 pm doors · 7 pm event · $10 admission
tickets & info at 507- 645 -9268 or northfieldhistory.org
Mon Closed • Tue-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu- Sat 11-1am, Sun 11-9pm
Kitchen until 10pm • 307 S Water St, Northfield • 507-301-3611
Gracie Takes Up Crime-Solving
April 5, 7pm and April 6, 2pm
Northfield Senior Center
The Encore Players presents this radio
comedy – with all the sound effects – originally broadcast in 1947. Tickets: $10 and
available at northfieldseniorcenter.org, at
the Senior Center or at the door.
Oh, What a Lovely War!
April 10-12, 7:30pm and April 13, 2pm
Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield
Oh, What a Lovely War! is not a straight play, nor is it a revue, nor
a musical comedy in the accepted sense of the term. Rather, it is a
mixture of these elements, using song, dialogue, photographs, posters, slang and even statistics to give us a portrait of World War One
(The Great War) from the British perspective. It is part docu-drama
and part Monty Python. Tickets: $8 and available at 507/786-8987.
Mom! A New Musical
April 25-27, May 2-5, May 8-11; M/Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm
Mom! celebrates the twists and turns,
delights and dilemmas, rewards and
regrets of parenting – from trying to reason with a toddler in a tantrum to panicking at the prospect of a parent-teacher
conference. From staving off unwanted
child-rearing advice to struggling to
accept the choices of grown children.
From trying to rekindle marital passion to trying to shield kids from
the heartbreak of divorce – this musical celebrates the humor and
the terror of parenting. Monday night’s performance will feature a
talk-back after the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 800/982-2787.
Time Stands Still
April 25-27, May 1-3; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm
Little Theatre of Owatonna
Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist
and a foreign correspondent, trying to find happiness in a world
that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on
telling the toughest stories and, together, making a difference. But
when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple
confronts the prospect of a more conventional life. Tickets available
at littletheaterofowatonna.org or 507/451-0764.
Auditions
Shrek: The Musical
April 6, 2-5pm and April 7, 6-9pm
New Prague High School
Curtain Call Theatre is hosting open auditions for all ages for
a large cast summer musical. Come prepared to sing a song from
the play or a similar song, no more than one minute in length.
Feel free to bring sheet music, accompaniment music or sing a
cappella. Performances will be July 18-20 and 25-26 at New Prague
High School. Visit curtaincalltheatre.net for more information.
April showers bring baby
showers and bridal showers.
Call now to book us for your
spring events, birthday
parties, graduation parties
and more
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Saturday, April 5 • 9am-3pm
FREE admission • Northfield Arena 1280 Bollenbacher Dr. (Hwy. 3 S)
It’s been one of
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The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, with show
sponsorship by Professional Pride Realty, is providing the
setting April 5, 9am-3pm when 50 exhibitors will set up their
booths at the Northfield Arena, open the doors and invite
the public to meet face-to-face with experts to consider their
new season projects.
Expo sponsor
Participants represent a wide variety of construction, home
maintenance, gardening, landscaping and other home-related experts. A full roster as of March 19 is on page 9.
A slate of speakers will provide focus to your seasonal projects. All the advertisers in this section will be on site with
grab bags, giveaways and lots of great information.
Speakers this year are:
10 am��Professional Pride Realty, Home and
Garden Business Expo sponsor – everything you
wanted to know about buying or selling a home
but were afraid to ask…
11 am��Leif Knecht, Knecht’s Nurseries and Landscap-
ing – ten excellent shrubs that have excellent hardiness and are sure to add beauty to your landscape
12 pm��Beth Kallestad, Cannon River Watershed
Partnership – “Healthy Habits for Clean Water:
Solutions to Storm Water Pollution”
1 pm��Brian Allen, All Energy Solar – a look at what
has taken place over the last few years to help
grow the industry, create jobs and clean up our
energy.
This event is free and open to the public. There is ample
parking, complimentary coffee and a beautiful springtime
exhibit provided by the Northfield Garden Club.
I’m ready to help
you find your
home in the
Cannon Valley.
Cannon Falls
Jim Althoff
Experienced • Professional
119 N 4th • Cannon Falls
507-263-5665 • jima.pru@gmail.com
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April 2014
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Great Flowering Shrubs for Southern Minnesota
Ann Magnolia: Ann Magnolia
blossoms red/purple about a week
Colorful flowering shrubs are a
later than the white Royal Star
wonderful antidote for winter-weary
Magnolia, which extends the time
Minnesota gardeners. At the Northyour garden can show off early
field Home and Garden Show on
season flowers. Ann Magnolia is
April 5, I will be presenting a seminar
produced in shrub form and as a
covering ten excellent shrubs that
small single stem tree.
have excellent hardiness and are sure
Regent Serviceberry: Regent
to add beauty to your landscape. The
Serviceberry will provide a huge
following are brief notes on three of
number of lacy white blossoms
the varieties that I will cover in more
and has a restrained size rating of
detail at the seminar:
4-6 feet tall, making is much more
Northern Sun Forsythia: Inuseful in modest-sized spaces in
credible flower bud hardiness down to
your garden than larger varieties.
Forsythia
-30 degrees and well-behaved upright
My favorite part of having Regent
form set Northern Sun Forsythia apart
Serviceberry is the heavy crop of delicious fruit they produce
from many of the other forsythias. Sporting a Zone 3 rating,
in late June to mid-July. This fruit is great for fresh eating,
Northern Sun Forsythia almost always blooms heavily, even
pies and preserves.
above the snow line, providing spring’s first explosion of
The winter of 2013-14 has been long and cold. Fire up your
brilliant golden yellow flowers. Allow plenty of space, since
imagination now to discover just the right spot in your landNorthern Sun grows to a mature size of 6-8 feet tall by 5-7
scape for amazing flowering shrubs.
feet wide.
By Leif Knecht, Knecht’s Nursery
earth • conscious • organics
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Open April 1st
600 Division St. • Northfield
507-645-7078
Furniture – Lighting – Art
Decorative Accessories
New Merchandise Arriving
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat: 8am-1pm & by appointment
Josh Horejsi, Owner
236 Railway Street • Dundas
507-645-2772
13 bridge square, northfield
507-786-9990
nestmidwest.com
Monday closed • Tuesday by appointment
Wed-Sat: 10:30-5:30 | Sun: 12-4
Home & Garden Exhibitors as of March 19
Aerus Electrolux
All Energy Solar
American Waterworks
Ameriprise Financial
Apple Chevrolet Buick
Northfield
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Buff and Coat Hardwood
Floor Renewal
Business Networking
International
C.G.T. Limited
Cannon River Watershed
Partnership/Rice Soil &
Water Conservation District
Cannon River Tree Care LLC
Central Valley Cooperative
Citizens Climate Lobby,
Transition Northfield,
Greater Northfield
Sustainability Collaborate
Coldwell Banker South Metro
College City Design Build Common Grounds Lawn and
Landscape Inc.
Country Cabinets
Culligan of Northfield Custom Drapery and Blinds
by Michael Esch
Deutsche Contracting
Edina Realty Faribault Vacuum and Sewing
Center
Integrity House Services LLC
Johnson Reiland Builders and
Remodelers Inc
Knecht’s Nurseries and
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andscaping Lampert Lumber
Landmark Homes Co LLC
Legare Construction
Len Skluzacek Construction
Mabel’s Draperies, Part II
Minnesota Rebath
Mr. JST Technology
Consulting
Mulligan’s Landscaping Northfield Garden Club Northfield News/Girlfriends
Magazine
Northfield Rent N Save
Peter’s Patio and Landscape
Inc.
Pressnall Plumbing
Professional Pride Realty Radtke Repair and Chimney
Service
Schmidt Homes Remodeling ServiceMaster by Ayotte
Specialized Floor Coverings
Thompson’s Garage Door and
Openers
Tradition Realty – Eric Frank
Window Concepts of MN Inc. Wireless World • Property Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Division or Platting of Properties
• LOMA & FEMA Elevation Certificates
• Easement Sketches and Descriptions
• New Home Layout and Staking
• ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys
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Clean Water Starts At Home
By Beth Kallestad
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
As the temperature warms, the snow melts and the birds start
chirping our thoughts turn to getting outside for gardening, yard and home maintenance. Did you realize that while
you’re doing these things you can also be doing something
to reduce pollution and make our streams, rivers and lakes
cleaner? Well, you can and the best part is that most of the
things you can do will actually give you more free time and
save you money to enjoy other activities. Here’s a list to get
you started.
1. Go Native! Plant a rain garden, boulevard garden or
just a plain old garden using native plants. Besides the fact
that they are beautiful, designed by nature to live in this
landscape and are wonderful habitat for birds, butterflies
and wildlife, they are a big help with preventing erosion and
water pollution. Once they are established, they require little
watering and maintenance and can handle our cold winters
and droughts. Ask your local nursery about them or contact
the Rice Soil and Water Conservation District to order these
plants for delivery in mid-May. To learn more, call them at
507/332-5408 or stop by our booth at the Northfield Home
and Garden Show on April 5.
507.366.1288
2. Install a Rain Barrel. Rain barrels are a great way
to reduce the amount of water that runs off your property,
conserve water and save you money by not having to pay
for water to take care of your garden and lawn. These barrels
come in all shapes and sizes and can be outfitted with pumps
and hoses to get the water where you need it. In an average
year, a 55-gallon barrel would get filled eight times which is
440 gallons of water saved. It may not sound like much but
getting lots of these put to use can really add up. Sign up with
Cannon River Watershed Partnership for one of our Rain
Barrel workshops in April or May. Dates and locations are
at crwp.net/category/news/. Can’t make it to a workshop?
Give us a call at 507/786-3916 and you can purchase a barrel
directly.
3. Keep your grass clippings out of the street.
When the grass gets washed into the storm drain, it makes
its way to the streams, rivers and lakes. The grass has lots of
phosphorus in it, which causes the green slime we see on
the water from too much algae growth. Bag the clippings or
sweep them up and compost them to use on your gardens as
free fertilizer.
For more information and links to resources, check out the
Cannon River Watershed Partnership website at crwp.net.
Thanks in advance for helping make our water cleaner!
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Why would you hire a designer for your home improvement
project? You have a good grasp of what you want; you’ve
seen enough HGTV shows to know a bit about design. What
could an interior designer offer that you can’t?
When most people hear interior designer they think decorator – someone who helps pick out paint color, artwork and
furniture pieces. But an interior designer goes far beyond
decorating into programming, space planning, kitchen
and bath design and installation – where codes, guidelines,
ergonomics and material selections are critical in determining the successfulness of the project. Interior designers are
trained to assess your needs; they have the knowledge and
skill to professionally tailor recommendations based on your
budget and lifestyle. Yes, it will cost money to hire a designer
but their experience, expertise and connections will save you
time, money and offer greater satisfaction in the end.
1. You’ll save time and money. As we all know, time
and money are sometimes synonymous. Designers have the
resources and product knowledge needed to quickly and efficiently sift through the myriad of choices available, to narrow
down what will be best for your taste preferences, functionality and budget. There may be ways to cut costs by choosing
different materials or products that could be less expensive,
better quality and/or more appropriate for you.
Interior designers are skilled at communicating with and
coordinating between architects, engineers, contractors and
sub-contractors. They know the lingo and can be an advocate
for you and your time, money and overall project outcome.
They are connected to many industry partners and know
who to recommend or avoid for your project.
Interior Designers also have a trained eye and look for details
that you may miss, and can spot likely issues based on your
decisions. Avoiding poor quality choices, sizing errors and
inappropriate items up front will save both time and money.
2. You’ll get a better end product. Interior designers are
trained to listen to you, the customer, and interpret your needs,
desires and frustrations. They have the skills to transform
abstract ideas into reality through detailed workable plans.
They are excellent communicators and act as advocates for
you throughout the process. They will assist you by offering feedback and suggestions regarding your choices while
respecting your style and offering up-to-date, timeless advice.
The best designers not only have creative ideas and solutions
for your project, but those ideas are rooted in reality, functionality and practicality. They are three-dimensional thinkers and can envision spaces and opportunities often missed
in a two-dimensional plan.
Not all designers are created equal. When searching for a
professional, make certain they come highly recommended,
have a degree or extensive training/certification and have experience. It is also important to feel comfortable with them,
and trust their opinions.
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The last days of March…
HAPPE N I NG S
Wednesday, March 26
mondays:
Bingo • 7pm
saturdays:
Movie Matinee • 2:30pm
Tuesdays:
Poetry & a Pint • 7-8:30pm
DJ Link • 9pm-1am
Carbone’s, Northfield
Contented Cow, Northfield
wednesdays:
Mooove It! • 10pm
DJ dance party with Terry
VanDeWalker.
thursdays:
DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am
Froggy Bottoms, Northfield
By Speedo Entertainment.
fridays:
Bar Bingo • 7pm
L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas
Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm
Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
Corner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield
A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and
perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.
Club Music/Dancing • 10pm
Rosewood • 7:30-9:30 pm
The Club, Faribault
Free Jukebox Sat Night
Froggy Bottoms, Northfield
sundays:
Conversation at the Cow
5:30-7:30pm
Quiz Night • 8pm
Four-person teams compete for
prizes.
DJ Link • 9-11pm
Karaoke • 9pm-1am
Boston’s, Faribault
Spring
Forward
The Contented Cow, Northfield
Rosewood is a three-musician version of the group Chance Meetings with John Hiscox, Neil Rowley and Gail Moen performing an
eclectic mix of primarily acoustic music that’s not half-bad and a
lot of fun.
Thursday, March 27
Wesley Church & The Fabulous Vanguards • 8pm
Country music.
Mark Mraz • 8pm
The Tavern Lounge,
Northfield
Everybody’s favorite piano
man tickles the ivories and
performs favorite sing-along
songs, golden oldies and classic
covers from the pop music
archives.
Authentic Mexican Food
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With post-gala concert
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Friday, April 25
6pm
The Grand Event Center, Northfield
Tickets available now!
online: healthfindersmn.org/gala
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New Prague • 952-758-7602 • 809 First St. SE
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Matthew Griswold • 8-11pm
Friday, March 28
Occasional Jazz • 5-7pm
Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke
Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.
Andrew Walesch • 5:30-8:30pm
Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls
Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A
great variety of classics and originals.
Theater: Footloose – The Musical • 7pm
See theater page.
Theater: The Fox on the Fairway • 7:30pm
See theater page.
The Tavern Lounge, Northfield
For the last 15 years Lonesome Dan Kase has
been playing his unique brand of countryblues on stages throughout the U.S. His live
performances showcase both his unique
finger-picking style and warm vocals as well
as his depth of knowledge in the history of the
blues. More at lonesomedan.com.
Ray Coudret • 8-10:30pm
GALLERY
All School Art Show
March 19- April 12
Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville
A five member, high energy Twin Cities-based band playing a wide
variety of modern, alternative, ’80s and classic rock with twists of
country and other surprises splashed in.
The Club, Faribault
One of the Upper Midwest’s top
country bands. From opening shows
for national acts such as Hank
Williams Jr., Clay Walker and Josh
Thompson, to playing outdoor festivals or capacity crowds in the hottest
venues in the area, Lost Highway’s
commitment to country music and electrifying crowds is evident
every time they hit the stage. Jesse Steberg (lead vocals), Matthew Schwake (rhythm guitar/vocals), Bronson Bergeson (lead
guitar and vocals), Jake Galzki (banjo, guitar, harmonica, keys and
vocals), Tim Paulson (bass/vocals) and Aaron Seevers (drums).
EARTH DAY
CELEBRATION
Northfield’s
5th Perennial
Friday, April 25
“Imagination Celebration”
Open House/Free Classes
All Ev
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Community Solar 101 Presentation & Coffee
6:30-8pm • First UCC Church, 300 Union St.
Going Solar and Community Solar Gardens
Lissa Pawlish, U of M, CERTS Director
Saturday, April 5
Sponsor: By All Means Graphics
GALLERY
Fifth Year College
Apprentice Show Exhibition
April 18- May 10
Opening Reception: April 25
Sponsor: Carleton College &
St. Olaf College
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Rhino • 9:30pm-close
Lost Highway • 10pm
Lonesome Dan Kase • 8pm
northfieldartsguild.org
Upstairs Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
Bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves that
keep your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of footstompin’ folk-rock pays tribute to the
Delta Blues with a side order of thistle
and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of
classic covers, reinvented traditionals and well-crafted originals.
More at matthewgriswold.net.
507.645.8877
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Saturday, April 26 (ASL Interpreters available)
Earth Day Workshops/Tours
Scan this
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11am-4:30pm • First UCC Church
register
Making cheese, raised beds, Kombucha,
cloth snack bags, solar tours, tree planting and more.
Entertainment & Soup Supper/Community Potluck
5pm • Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton College
Local sustainability exhibitors and a community jam.
Sponsors include: Transition Northfield, First UCC, The Center
for Community and Civic Engagement-Carleton, CRWP, Just
Food Coop, All Energy Solar, Northfield Rotary Club. Organic
FarmingWorks, Life Skills Education, Eco Gardens, Thousand
Hills, Montessori Children’s House, Sustane Natural Fertilizer,
League of Women Voters, Healthy Community Initiative.
Registration required:
www.transitionnorthfield.org
Questions? email: northfieldearthday@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 29
The High 48s • 7:30pm
Jason Weismann • 1-4pm
While interjecting a good helping of musicianship back into traditional vocal crooning and original arrangement with his instrumental work, Weismann takes his years of traditional jazz studies
along with years as a featured soloist to the band stand.
The Three Muscatelles
5-8pm
Cannon River Winery,
Cannon Falls
A trio of women who play
guitar, fiddle and percussion
and sing ballads, bluegrass, folk
and blues.
Wine & Cheese Fondue Pairing • 5-8pm
Pair cheese fondue with award-winning wines.
Stoney End, Red Wing
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s
have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original
songs and a wide range of influences
far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley
Brothers and Flatt and Scruggs. In a genre created and dominated
by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in
the upper Midwest. In a music scene where playing standards is
the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform
their own material in addition to the festival favorites. Tickets: $15.
Reservations recommended, 877/866-3936.
See theater page.
Takin’ It to the Streets: A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers
7:30pm
Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota
The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious reunite
for another astounding tribute concert. Hear hits like Black Water,
Minute by Minute, What a Fool Believes, Takin’ It to the Streets and
many more. Tickets: $34 in advance, $38 at the door and available
at crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. Doors open 6:30.
See theater page.
Forrest and the Rangers • 7-9pm
Weddings, Parties, Events, Funerals
Experienced and Versatile
Large Repertoire In Any Style: Classical,
Pop, Jazz, Religious and More
Portable Equipment Available
Reasonable Rates
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Reserved seats
now online!
Expressions Community Theater
The Dixie Swim Club
April 4-5, 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. & April 6 & 13 at 2 p.m.
Five Southern women set aside a long weekend every August
to recharge their relationships free from husbands, kids and jobs. Don’t miss this
hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Tickets: $13
Coffee Concert No. 3: The Bakken Trio
Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Award-winning trio Stephanie Arado (violin), Judy Lin (piano),
and Mina Fisher (cello). Sonatas and trios by Grieg, Debussy
and more. Sponsored by Kingsley Shores Senior Community.
Tickets: $15 adults / $12 seniors & students
Love Potion #10, The Musical
with The Whitesidewalls
Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Comedy, golden age rock and roll, and
a 1964 small-town high school love
story. Featuring WDGY disc jockey,
Michael Patrick “Records” Ryan and The
Whitesidewalls. Tickets: $22 advance /
$25 at the door
Tickets: www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640
20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
Daddy Squeeze • 8pm
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton has
been dazzling audiences with his vast
repertoire and creative accordion
style for more than 30 years. He is
a talented composer/arranger who
has produced more than 25 recordings and has appeared in dozens
of festivals across the US and in Finland, Canada and Austria and
is a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Newton spends most of his time playing accordion with
his group Café Accordion Orchestra, performing vintage swing,
Latin, American and French café music. In addition to The Daddy
Squeeze Band, Newton also leads a number of bands including
Jumbo Ya Ya, Rockin’ Pinecones and The Hula Peppers.
Alluvion and Animalhead • 10pm-1am
Sunday, March 30
The D’Sievers • 1-4pm
A group of musicians from Rochester and surrounding Southeast Minnesota communities. The core sextet consists of Steve
Sawyer (bass), Eric Straubmuller (piano), Lee Krueger (drums),
John Sievers (trombone), Curt Shellum (trumpet) and Dick
Rohrbaugh (saxophone). Together they play a variety of music
with a focus on improvisation.
See theater page.
Theater: The Fox on the Fairway
2pm
See theater page.
Monday, March 31
Flaten Lecture Series: Maren Kloppmann • 7pm
Dittmann Center 305, St. Olaf, Northfield
Ceramics. Free and open to the public.
Organists • 7pm
Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield
Student organists returning from spring tour.
Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm
An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music
with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Tuesday, April 1
Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm
Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of
choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
Come Cheer on
the All-Stars!
Saturday, April 26
Games at 1 and 3PM
Carleton College West Gym
$10 for adults,
free for ages 18 and under.
Northfield welcomes this year’s
High School Girls Basketball
All-Star Players
and their families!
Register Online
www.rbnc.org/funrun
THANK YOU to our local sponsors
for honoring our historic past
and celebrating our bright future
of MN girls and women’s basketball.
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Wednesday, April 2
Wesley Church & the Fabulous Vanguards • 8-11pm
lot of fun.
Country music.
Dave Hudson • 9pm-12am
Froggy Bottoms River Pub, Northfield
Friday, April 4
Timothy Howe • 5:30-8:30pm
Silky vocals, melodic lines and acoustic guitar. Howe’s been compared to Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, Bruno Mars, John Mayer and
Howie Day.
Theater: The Dixie Swim Club • 7:30pm
Thursday, April 3
See theater page.
Acoustic Roots Series: Red Molly
7:30-9:30pm
Newhall Auditorium,
Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault
Critics are putting this female Americana
trio in the company of The Wailin’ Jennys
and The Roches. A Red Molly concert features gorgeous a cappella ballads, bluegrasstinged folk and a touch of jazzy western
swing, all done in Red Molly’s trademark
three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements. This is music that is exciting, optimistic and joyful. Adults
$15, students $9 and available at 507/333-1620 or s-sm.org.
Barb Piper • 8pm
Singer/songwriter Barb Piper performs classics, covers and originals
with passion and expertise from her extensive and varied musical background. Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from
Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi,
Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. A native Minnesotan, this popular
artist will grace the Tavern Lounge with her adept guitar skills and
clear and calming vocals. See more at barbpipermusic.com.
See theater page.
See theater page.
Theater: The Cherry Orchard • 7:30pm
See theater page.
Ben Aaron • 8pm
Aaron returns to Northfield with his original folk, blues and
Americana songs from the past and present along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter. Find him at
benaaronmusic.com.
Shoot Lucy • 8-10:30pm
These Minneapolis-based boys will
put a smile on your face. Nothing
fancy or pretentious here, just good
ol’ American rock-n-roll poised with
tongue firmly planted in cheek. Their Midwestern charm matched
with clever wit and straight-ahead song structures recall the best
works by early R.E.M., The Jayhawks and the Gin Blossoms. If
you’re looking for strong independent rock with a jangly country
edge and a sense of humor, Shoot Lucy is sure to satisfy.
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Options include:
• Ballet/pointe
• Modern
• Tap
• Jazz
• Musical Theatre
• Hip-hop
For ages 1 to 101!
Watch for information about
our recital in June, including our
production of “Peter and the Wolf”!
Summer Classes
for ALL ages!
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Happenings Friday, April 4, continued
Rhino • 8:30pm-close
Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna
A high-energy Twin Cities band
playing a wide variety of modern,
alternative, ’80s and classic rock with
twists of country and other surprises
splashed in.
Bagels and Birds • 9:30-10:30am
River Bend Nature Center, Faribault
Join a naturalist in the comfort of the building to observe bird (and
other) visitors to the backyard habitat feeding area. Enjoy coffee
and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of
wildlife.
Imagination Celebration • 10am-2pm
Rudy’s Redeye Grill, Lakeville
A free annual celebration of art for young people that will include
theater arts, visual arts, dance and music. Also the opening reception for the All School Art Show.
Uncle Chunk • 9:30pm-close
Relativity • 1-4pm
Justin Hailey • 9pm
A Twin Cities-based band playing the best modern alternative rock
around.
Hitchville • 10pm
The Club, Faribault
Heidi Owens and Matt Kneefe (lead vocals), Martial Besombes
(keyboards), Kris Stauffer (bass/primary backup vocals), Marv
Gohman (fiddle/mandolin/guitars/vocals), Jeremy Harvey
(drums/vocals) and Kirk Humbert (lead guitar/vocals).
Saturday, April 5
Home and Garden Business Expo • 9am-3pm
Northfield Arena
See what is new in home construction, maintenance, finance and
in gardening and landscape. Hear local experts speak and connect
with business experts who can answer your questions. Free admission and hot coffee.
Voted one of the best bands in Northfield, Relativity is a duo that
combines vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and percussion to
create a fun evening of music. They pack a request list of a couple
hundred songs – from covers of current music like the Avett Brothers and the Lumineers, to classic and folk rock such as Fleetwood
Mac and the Indigo Girls.
The Limestones • 4pm
Kenyon-Wanamingo Auditorium
Six voices, one stage, no instruments. See why The Limestones
of St. Olaf are one of the region’s top collegiate a cappella groups
performing today. Tickets: $5.
treVeld • 5-8pm
A group of string musicians producing a rare quality of acoustic
music that blends gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues,
chamber and Nordic roots and appeals to all ages.
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Anna Marie Mitchell • 6-7pm
“Personal and heartfelt, this young singer/
songwriter writes and sings with a passion and
wisdom far beyond her years. Her debut album,
Little Bird, bears testament to her unique vocals,
smooth compositions and fresh, thoughtful
lyrics.” Listed as “One to Watch” by the Nashville
Songwriters Association International for her
song, Broken Glass. Catch her here and someday you can say you
saw her when.
Theater: Gracie Takes Up Crime-Solving • 7pm
See theater page.
Secrets of the Art Center Tour • 7pm
Owatonna Arts Center
Guided by Nancy Vaillancourt. Free to OAC members, $3 nonmembers.
The Beatles: A Rockumentary
(Part 2) • 7:30pm
Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks
perform the music of The Beatles while
showing news and film clips about the
group’s meteoric rise to becoming the
biggest name in rock music history.
Tickets: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
and available at crossingsatcarnegie.
com or 507/732-7616. Doors open 6:30.
See theater page.
Andra Suchy with Special
Guest Pushing Chain • 8pm
A regular guest on A Prairie Home Companion since 2008, Suchy
has performed around the world, singing with such artists as Brad
Paisley, Mindy Smith, Emmylou Harris, Chris Thile and soprano
Renée Fleming. She has recorded with a wide range of indie, rock,
blues and folk acts including the Honeydogs, Jonny Lang, Peter
Ostroushko and Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner. Her music is full of
infectious originals with a twang-tinged mix of country, rock, folk
and blues that has garnered much critical acclaim and media buzz.
She will be joined by her husband and music partner, the very
talented singer and guitarist Andrew Pierzina. More at andrasuchy.
net. Pushing Chain is Boyd Blomberg (guitar amd vocals) and
Adam Moe (fiddle and vocals), both from northern Minnesota.
Marty Anderson & the Goods • 8-11pm
Acoustic, electric, classic rock and country alternative with a song
list that spans the decades: Dylan, Young, Springsteen, Wilco,
Beatles, Hiatt, Ryan Adams and Steve Earle.
Dirty Word • 10pm
The Club, Faribault
Dirty Word’s playlist is a virtual library of hits that leaves no genre
untouched including top 40 pop, soulful funk grooves, rockin’
country and classic rock and pop hits that span five decades.
Tony Williams • 1-4pm
See theater page.
See theater page.
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www.ferndalemarketonline.com • 507-263-4556
April 2014
Signature Bar & Grill, Faribault
Good food, no cover and dancing. Classic acoustic swing, stellar
vocals and hot licks.
Sunday, April 6
with Ferndale
Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of
Swing • 7:30-11:30pm
Tony Williams’ solo performance features a variety of classical,
flamenco and jazz originals as well as some Americana/classic cover
songs. During the summer of 2011 he was voted the winner of
KARE 11’s “The Voice: Minnesota” contest.
Fridays!
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Downtown Dundas
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Townie Tuesday
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Happenings Sunday, April 6, continued
Theater: The Dixie Swim Club • 2pm
See theater page.
Theater: Gracie Takes Up Crime-Solving • 2pm
See theater page.
Tuesday, April 8
St. Olaf Cantorei • 7:30pm
Theater: The Cherry Orchard • 2pm
See theater page.
Boe Chapel, St. Olaf
Conducted by James Bobb.
April Verch Band • 7pm
Canada’s Ottawa Valley meets
old-time Appalachia: crack
fiddling, electric step dancing,
sweet singing. JUNO Award
nominee April Verch and her
band will deliver it all. The thrilling grand finale involves Verch fiddling and step dancing – and often executing two entirely different
intricate rhythmic patterns at once. Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at
the door and available at crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.
Doors open 6:30.
Monday, April 7
Beer Bash/Chad Johnson/Russell Franek • 8pm-12am
Beer bash 8-10 with music by Northfield natives and local favorites
Johnson and Franek (of the 8th Street Band) 10-midnight. Known
for their spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style, their music
is at the crossroads between rock and country with a touch of
modern folk. Influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley,
Bob Seger, CCR, Rolling Stones, Lynrd Skynrd, Zac Brown and
Tom Petty.
Wednesday, April 9
Theater: Oh, What a Lovely War! • 7:30pm
Flaten Lecture Series: Marcus Young • 7pm
Dittmann Center 305, St. Olaf, Northfield
Behavioral and conceptual art. Free and open to the public.
See theater page.
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See theater page.
Rob Meany • 8pm
An award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist from Bloomington. Meany is best known as the singer/keyboardist for the poprock group Terramara. He is also a versatile solo artist performing
both original and popular songs in the styles of Elton John, Billy
Joel, Ben Folds and Harry Connick Jr.
Country music.
Thursday, April 10
1st Annual South of the Border Soiree • 5:30-8pm
This fundraiser for the American Red
Cross features tastings of a variety of
margarita flavors, delicious Mexican food,
a Heads and Tails game and a Red Ticket
Drawing. Non-alcoholic options and a
cash bar also available. Tickets: $25 and available at The Red Cross
in Faribault and at The Entertainment Guide office in Northfield.
More at 507/334-8541, ext. 1401.
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30pm
Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
This is the first of four performances. St. Olaf’s international dance
ensemble.
Friday, April 11
Piano Duo Recital • 3:30pm
Northfield Retirement Community Chapel
Local pianists Richard Collman and David
Miller present a recital of classical and novelty
favorites composed for two keyboards. An
eclectic mix of Baroque to ragtime to tango;
Bach to Brahms to Gershwin. Free admission.
Exhibit Artist Reception: Kathy Miller, Deb Lee Carson,
Kaelen Kurtzweil • 5-7pm
See exhibits page.
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Jason Weismann • 5:30-8:30pm
While interjecting a good helping of
musicianship back into traditional
vocal crooning and original arrangement with his instrumental work,
Weismann takes his years of traditional
jazz studies along with years as a featured soloist to the band stand.
A Night of 10,000 Laughs • Doors 6:30pm, MN Humor 7pm
Be ready to guffaw, snort, chortle and snicker at the Northfield
Historical Society’s A Night of 10,000 Laughs featuring Minnesotacentric comedy of T McKinley and the memorable Ole and Lena
Trio, as well as a Minnesota-style silent auction, cash bar and
appetizers. Tickets: $10 and available at the Northfield Historical
Society or at the door.
Open Mic Night • 7-9pm
Monroe Crossing • 7:30pm
Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of
classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel
and heartfelt originals. Audiences will delight in their air-tight
harmonies, razor-sharp arrangements and on-stage rapport.
Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the
door and available at crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.
Doors open 6:30.
See theater page.
See theater page.
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30pm
Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
This is the second of four performances. St. Olaf’s international
dance ensemble.
The Okee Dokee Brothers • 7:30pm
Two-time Parents’ Choice Award
and Grammy Award winners for
Best Children’s Album, The Okee
Dokee Brothers have put their passion for the outdoors at the heart
of their Americana folk music.
Joe and Justin’s witty lyrics, strong
musicianship and unique folk
style inspire children and their parents to get up and dance and go
outside to experience nature at its best. Tickets: $15 members, $19
nonmembers, $10 students. Call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday,
noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.
Mark Kreitzer & Anthony Ihrig • 8pm
Multi-instrumentalist, award-winning songwriter and Minnesota
Rock & Country Hall of Famer Mark Kreitzer plays along with the
equally acclaimed and talented Anthony Ihrig. Presenting an array
of original and cover tunes, the two have toured extensively around
the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and
bluegrass festivals and concerts and on TV and radio, including A
Prairie Home Companion. Joining forces they bring their bluegrass
chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocal harmonies and
expert picking.
Faculty Piano and Strings Recital • 8-9:30pm
See theater page.
Concert Hall, Carleton
Mary Horozaniecki (violin), Tom Rosenberg (cello) and Nicola
Melville (piano).
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Combine high energy, an incredible stage
presence and above average vocals and
musicianship with what they call in the
music business “the X factor” and you
have one of the hottest young rising bands
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Brat Pack Radio • 10pm
The Club, Faribault
Experience the ultimate ’80s band playing your favorite hits live, just
like you heard them on the radio, complete with costumes, visual
effects and audience interaction. The band is fronted by Ryan Lance
(founding member of The Blenders) and his wife Heidi Jo.
Saturday, April 12
Healthy Living and Gluten Free Day • 10am-12pm
Ferndale Market, Cannon Falls
Nutritionist Romaine Hansen will lead a presentation at 10am
on “Gaining Real Health with Real Food.” Hanson appears on
Dishing Up Nutrition on myTalk 107.1 FM at 8am Saturday mornings. She will talk about how people can make positive changes in
their nutrition using real, not processed, food. There will be time
for questions. Preregistration is required for this free talk due to
limited seating. Call Ferndale Market at 507-263-4556 or email
events@ferndalemarketonline.com. Vendors from Thousand Hills
Cattle Company beef, Barnyard’s Barnyard pork, Smude’s Sunflower Oil and Flackers Crackers will be available 11am-2pm to
answer questions and provide free samples of their products.
Lindsay Pedalty • 1-4pm
Pedalty’s clear, unaffected voice is sophisticated and refreshing. She is comfortable
singing a variety of music including pop,
both old and new rock, blues, jazz, standards and even a country tune or two.
Veselica Spring Concert
2pm and 7:30pm
Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One,
Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
This is the third and fourth of four performances. St. Olaf’s international dance ensemble.
Annual Dinner & Auction for the Animals • 4pm
Northfield Ballroom
This annual Prairie’s Edge Humane Society benefit kicks off with a
silent auction at 4, dinner at 5:30 and a program at 6. Guest speakers are Kendall Iverson, a heart transplant recipient whose adopted
dog has become his best friend and a key part of his therapy and
Chaplain Ken Burg of Abbott Northwestern Hospital who works
with the Advanced Heart Failure Team and has witnessed firsthand the power of therapy from service animals. Tickets: $20/person or $130/table of eight at 507/334-7117 or prairiesedgehs.org.
Ashes for April • 5-8pm
Four guys, six acoustic instruments and retro pop songs. Includes
Lincoln Ashbury (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals), Chubby
Ashton (upright bass, vocals), Rocco C’Ash (drums, percussion)
and Mickey Mash (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals).
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The Charles Walker Band • 9pm-1am
Happenings Saturday, April 12, continued
See theater page.
See theater page.
See theater page.
The Limestones • 7:30pm
Six voices, one stage, no instruments. See why The Limestones of
St. Olaf are one of the region’s top collegiate a cappella groups performing today. Tickets: $15 adults / $7 students. Call 507/332-7372
Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.
Based in Milwaukee, the band was
awarded 2013’s Best R&B/Soul Band
by the Wisconsin Music Association.
Grounded in blues, the band has been
described as a fusion of soul, funk, R&B
and Motown. They have been compared
to Sly and the Family Stone, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings,
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelics and James Brown,
but their music retains deep gospel influences and positive lyrical
messages. They’ve opened for national acts including Earth, Wind
& Fire, Aaron Neville, Robert Cray, BB King, Richard Marx, Booker
T, Cameo and Bernard Allison. The band features Charles Walker
(sax/keyboard), Porsche Carmon (lead vocals, congas, flute),
Jeremiah Ossi (keyboards), Calvin Turner (bass) and Emmanuel
Folkes (drums). No cover.
Sunday, April 13
Rich Prenier • 8pm
Rich Prenier is one-half of the popular duo, The Tumeni Brothers, covering a wide and eclectic range of music
from artists like Matchbox 20, Eric
Clapton, Incubus, The Beatles, Alice
Cooper and, yes, even Lady Gaga.
Arena • 8:30pm-close
Rock and roll hits from the ’80s to today.
Jagged Ease • 1-4pm
Regulars on the southern Minnesota music scene, Jagged Ease is
an acoustic duo playing originals and covering many genres from
easy-going lounge to blues-driven ballads. More at jaggedease.com.
Theater: The Dixie Swim Club • 2pm
See theater page.
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Sunday, April 13, continued
Theater: The Cherry Orchard • 2pm
See theater page.
Exhibit Opening Reception: Senior
Show 1 • 2-4pm
Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf, Northfield
See exhibits page.
Theater: Oh, What a Lovely War! • 2pm
See theater page.
Faculty Recital: Lawrence Archbold,
Organ • 3-4:30pm
Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield
Concert: Gospel Choir • 3:30pm
Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf,
Northfield
Darrin Thomas, conductor.
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Chapel Choir • 7:30pm
Boe Chapel, St. Olaf
Conducted by Christopher Aspaas.
An informal weekly gathering of musicians
to play acoustic music with roots in the
north, particularly the Nordic countries.
Participants and listeners of all ages and
levels of experience are welcome.
Tuesday, April 15
Open 7 days a week from
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday night show up with your
unplugged instrument of choice and jam –
or just show up and listen.
Wednesday, April 16
Traditional Irish
Music Session
7-9pm
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Corner Room,
Rueb ‘n’ Stein,
Northfield
A gathering of
musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy
conversation, camaraderie and perhaps
even a few Irish dance steps.
Rosewood is a three-musician version of
the group Chance Meetings with John Hiscox, Neil Rowley and Gail Moen performing an eclectic mix of primarily acoustic
music that’s not half-bad and a lot of fun.
Thursday, April 17
Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Sam Miltich
7-9pm
Northfield Eagles Club
No experience necessary – join in the jam
with Sam Miltich of the Clearwater Hot
Club – or just come to listen.
Nigel Egg • 8pm
A blues original and a veteran of the 1970’s
British music scene who has played with
legendary groups like Supertramp and
Mott the Hoople. Egg’s repertoire includes
original blues songs, a few classics and a
very personal collection of soulful American roots music. He has taken multiple
awards at the Minnesota Folk Festival, the
Austin (TX) Songwriters Group, the Bit
Top Chautauqua (Bayfield, WI) and the
Telluride (CO) Blues and Brews festival.
Egg is also a seven-time winner of the
“mnspin” music competition sponsored by
mnartists.org. More at nigelegg.com.
Wesley Church & the Fabulous
Vanguards • 8-11pm
Country music.
Friday, April 18
Jerry Johnson & Inga Johnson
5-7pm
Andrew Walesch • 5:30-8:30pm
Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.”
A great variety of classics and originals.
RJ Blu • 8pm
The Tavern
Lounge,
Northfield
Armed with a
powerful voice, a
blood-spattered
Photo Nicholas Stock
acoustic guitar,
and the scarred fingers to match – RJ Blu is
a Minnesota born singer/songwriter with
a vast book of music. He has performed
across the nation, from the Great Lakes of
the North to the swamplands of the South,
in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, over
the majestic Rocky Mountains and down to
the sand and sun of the great state of Texas
for a showcase at SXSW Music Festival
in 2013. A free mind and an open heart
continue to propel his songwriting to new
heights as he returns home to Minnesota to
embrace family and do some fishin’.
Jud Hailey • 9pm-12am
Concentual • 8pm-12am
Cherrygun • 9:30pm-close
Non-stop rock, country and dance pop hits. Professional and fun.
Owatonna American Legion
Driving beats, punchy guitars, clever rifts and crafty hooks are key
ingredients to Concentual rock and roll. Influences include U2, Led
Zeppelin and Foo Fighters.
Sell Out Stereo • 10pm
Art Vandalay • 8pm
The Club, Faribault
S.O.S. brings hits to the masses with a great attention to the detail
of the original artists.
Saturday, April 19
Wake-Robin • 12-1pm
Bittersweet, Northfield
Wake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Easterson, who play a
range of traditional folk music, Celtic to American roots, featuring
banjo, guitar and fiddle.
Andrew Walesch • 1-4pm
Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics
and originals.
The Muscatelles • 5-8pm
A trio of women who play guitar, fiddle and percussion and sing
ballads, bluegrass, folk and blues.
Claudia Schmidt CD Release
Concert with Dean Magraw
7:30pm
Claudia Schmidt’s newest CD, New
Whirled Order, became available on
March 4 and is her 19th recording. Schmidt’s silky-smooth voice
and charismatic stage presence and Dean Magraw’s seemingly
endless positive energy radiate through the music. Together these
well-known, highly regarded and veteran touring musicians put
on a show that touches on every human emotion. Tickets: $18 in
advance, $20 at the door and available at crossingsatcarnegie.com
or 507/732-7616. Doors open 7.
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years in a row by
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Guide readers!
Renowned “kick-ass Americana band” (Hindsight Harmonies),
this Twin Cities ensemble make their way back to Northfield
in support of their latest release, Heaven’s Operahouse. The
group’s popular laid-back roots rock draws on influences ranging from Neil Young, Gram Parsons and John Prine to The Eels
and Tom Petty – lending their own unique brand of roots music
that melds smart lyricism with pop-infused melodies. More at
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Optimum Trajectory • 8-10pm
A jazz quintet based in the Twin Cities. Their repertoire spans
jazz classics from the ‘30s to the ’50s and contemporary jazz and
originals. Band members include Ira Adelman (alto and tenor
saxophones), Garth Anderson (drums), Jeff Gurney (acoustic and
electric bass), Steve Hillson (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Tim
McNamara (guitar). More at optimum-trajectory-jazz.com.
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Violinist Francesca Anderegg • 8:15pm
Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield
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Thursday, April 24
The Great Northfield, Minn. Book Raid • 5-9pm
The Great Northfield, Minn. Book Raid • 9am-9pm
Northfield Arena
The first of a five-day sale. Thousands of good books at bargain
prices. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Hospital Cancer Infusion
Center.
Wednesday, April 23
Northfield Arena
The second of a five-day sale. See April 22.
lot of fun.
Northfield Arena
The third of a five-day sale. See April 22.
Peter Yarrow • 7pm
Peter Yarrow of legendary folk trio Peter, Paul
and Mary returns to Zumbrota. Yarrow is a
singer and songwriter whose social commentary has always been part of his music and his
life. Yarrow co-wrote one of Peter, Paul and
Mary’s most famous songs, Puff, the Magic
Dragon, and his songwriting also worked its
magic with Day is Done, Light One Candle and
The Great Mandala. The trio earned a 1996 Emmy nomination for
the Great Performances special LifeLines Live, a highly acclaimed
celebration of folk music. The trio enjoyed a career that spanned
nearly 50 years and early on became an icon of folk music of the
1960s. Tickets: $35 in advance, $38 at the door and available at
crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. Doors open 6.
Civil War Program with Jim Stark • 7-9pm
Rice County Historical Society, Faribault
Mark Mraz • 8pm
Everybody’s favorite piano man tickles
the ivories and performs favorite singalong songs, golden oldies and classic
covers from the pop music archives.
Round Up Your Favorite Books
at the
Great Northfield, Minn.
Book Raid
Tuesday, April 22
through
Saturday, April 26
Northfield Ice Arena
Sale Times:
April 22 • 5-9 p.m.
April 23-25 • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Friday is 50% off day)
April 26 • 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
$5 Bag Sale • 1-3 p.m. FREE books
Cash or Check Only
Proceeds to benefit Northfield Hospital Cancer Care & Infusion Center.
Country music.
Friday, April 25
Northfield Arena
The fourth of a five-day sale. 50% off. See April 22.
Occasional Jazz • 5-7pm
Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke
Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.
Bob Rapp & Christina Brantner • 5:30-8:30pm
This duo performs music by the likes of the great Frank Sinatra,
Michael Bublé, Johnny Mathis, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole and
Neil Diamond.
Spring Forward – HealthFinders Spring Gala • 6pm
An annual funderaiser for the
HealthFinders Collaborative
with a post-gala concert by The
Counterfactuals. Tickets: $55
at healthfindersmn.org/gala,
507/646-8964, or by emailing
hargis.katy@healthfinders.org.
Community Solar 101 Presentation and Evening Coffee
6:30-8pm
First UCC Church, Northfield
Part of Northfield’s 5th Perennial Earth Day Celebration. Information presented by Lissa Pawlish, CERTS Director from the U of
M, on going solar and community solar gardens. Registration and
details at transitionnorthfield.org. Free.
Girls Basketball All-Star Series Opening Ceremony • 7pm
Northfield Middle School Auditorium
The All-Star Series, bringing together top senior girl basketball
players, opens with an address by Cheryl Reeve, two-time WNBA
champion head coach of the Minnesota Lynx. Entertainment by
the Amazing Hondo, a professional magician known for his clever
ability to mix magic with important messages for top athletes.
Tickets available to the public at the door for $10 per adult, $5 for
ages 18 and under. See April 26 for All-Star Series Games information.
Exhibit Opening Reception: Apprentice Exhibit • 7-9pm
See exhibits page.
Early Music Singers/Collegium Musicum • 7:30pm
Directed by Gerry Hoekstra.
Theater: Time Stands Still • 7:30pm
See theater page.
Theater: Mom! The Musical • 7:30pm
See theater page.
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Agnes A Cappella Spring Concert • 7:30pm
Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, Northfield
Doors at 7pm. $5 admission (non student). New 2013-2014 CDs
on sale.
Matthew Griswold • 8pm
Bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves that keep your toes tappin’ and
hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot-stompin’ folk-rock
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Kirk & Low • 8-10:30pm
Grind • 8:30pm-close
Rock cover band out of Minneapolis. Grind is Myke (vocals –
influences: Layne Staley, Lajon Witherspoon, Jim Morrison, Rob
Halford, Serj Tankian, Brent Smith), Mark (guitar – influences:
Black Sabbath, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Metallica, and System of
a Down), Nick (guitar – influences: Metallica, Megadeth, Fuel,
Alice in Chains, Slash, George Lynch & Randy Rhodes), Erik (bass
guitar – influence: Pink Floyd), Erik (drums – influences: Incubus,
Disturbed, 311, DMB and Audioslave).
Shaw Brothers • 9:30pm-close
A premier midwest band that has been
performing for over 16 years in central
Minnesota and the Twin Cities area. A
high-energy rock band that engages its
audience with good hits.
Maiden Dixie • 10pm
The Club, Faribault
Energetic. Passionate. Exuberant. This country rock septet has
played every A-list club in Minnesota, opened for several national
acts, and are suited for bigger outdoor fairs or festivals. Maiden
Dixie consists of two Iraq War vets, six music/composition majors
and a division one basketball player. An inimitable blending of the
country, rock, blues and folk genres that is sure to get the audience
up on their feet dancing.
Saturday, April 26
Northfield Arena
The last of a five-day sale. $5 bag sale. Free books 1-3pm. See April
22.
Earth Day Resilient Skill-Building Activities Fair
11:30am-4pm
First UCC Church, Northfield
Part of Northfield’s 5th Perennial Earth Day Celebration. Registration and details at transitionnorthfield.org. Free.
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Two games featuring 40 of the top senior high school female
basketball players from around the state. Tickets give access to both
games: $10 adults, free for ages 18 and under.
Robert Meany • 1-4pm
An award-winning singer-songwriter and
pianist from Bloomington. Meany is best known
as the singer/keyboardist for the pop-rock
group Terramara. He is also a versatile solo artist
performing both original and popular songs in
the styles of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and
Harry Connick Jr.
Viking Chorus/Manitou Singers • 3:30pm
Viking Chorus conducted by Christopher Aspaas, Manitou Singers conducted by Sigrid Johnson.
Johnny Azari • 5-7pm
One Book, One Lakeville • 7pm
New York Times Bestselling novel by Christina Baker Kline, Orphan Train, is a powerful
tale of a young Irish immigrant sent by rail
from New York City to an uncertain future a
world away. Between 1854 and 1929 orphan
trains ran regularly from the cities of the
East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest,
carrying thousands of abandoned children
whose fates would be determined by luck or chance. This will be
an evening of music, refreshments and a celebration of books and
reading. Admission is free but preregistration is required at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling 952/985-4640
The Guardian said “his gravelly voice is
reminiscent of Johnny Cash at his most
elegiac” and elitismstyle.com added
that “it’s not possible to define Johnny
Azari in just one word: musician, sound
designer, visual artist, poet and, above
all, free soul, passionate human being,
dissident heart.”
Rumours & Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac • 7:30pm
Earth Day Entertainment and Soup Supper/Community
Potluck • 5pm
Theater: Time Stands Still • 7:30pm
Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton, Northfield
Part of Northfield’s 5th perennial Earth Day Celebration. A
gathering around food to take in local sustainability exhibitors and a community jam session. Registration and details at
transitionnorthfield.org. Free.
Concert-goers will revel in the group’s hits, including The Chain,
Landslide, Rhiannon and Don’t Stop (Thinking about Tomorrow).
Some deeper cuts will gratify the most dedicated fans of this
British-American rock band. Singer/songwriter Pamela McNeill
has assembled an all-star band to bring the music of Fleetwood
Mac to life. Tickets: $28 in advance, $30 at the door and available at
crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. Doors open 6:30.
See theater page.
Theater: Mom! The Musical • 7:30pm
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Lingua Luna • 5-8pm
A Minneapolis-based contemporary
folk trio who began their musical
collaboration after years of friendship.
Their music stems from their classical training as well as improvisation,
and often includes beautiful acoustic
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Happenings Saturday, April 26, continued
Bernie King & the Guilty Pleasures • 8pm
A high-energy band blending blues, rock and bluegrass into a
sound that some have called “bluesgrass.” Bernie’s songs tell tales
of worn souls traveling through a landscape of sin and redemption. Live, the four-piece acoustic group aims to please as it plows
through these tunes with a signature rhythmic swing. Their recent
self-titled CD release can be heard locally on KYMN Radio’s AllWheel Drive.
Comedy for Caring: The Wonder Bread Years • 8pm
The Burnsville Rotary proudly presents their 39th annual charity event Comedy for Caring featuring Pat Hazell’s The Wonder
Bread Years. A salute to the baby boomer generation, this is a fastpaced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between
stand-up and theater. Hazell is one of the original writers for NBC’s
Seinfeld, a Tonight Show veteran, a critically acclaimed playwright
and a contributing commentator to National Public Radio. This
event also includes live jazz music featuring the 18-piece Real Big
Band and silent and live auctions benefiting 35 very deserving
charities. Tickets: $39-$55 at ticketmaster.com or 800/982-2787.
Comedian C. Willi Myles • 8pm
“YEAH I SAID THAT!” C. Willi Myles
returns home to the Paradise for his annual
spring show. Willi tells extremely funny nonoffensive stories and jokes and gives a unique
spin to life’s everyday challenges by applying
humor to them. Referred to as “America’s
everyday comedian,” Willi is truly comedy
at its best. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers. Call 507/3327372 Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.
Chinese Kunqu Opera • 8-9:30pm
The Riddle Bros. • 1-4pm
With strong ties to their southern heritage, The Riddle Brothers
play an eclectic acoustic blend of music styles that’s pure Americana. Their musical roots originate from living in cities nestled
along the shores of the Mississippi including Baton Rouge LA,
Moline IL and Minneapolis MN.
Coffee Concert: The Bakken Trio • 2pm
This award-winning trio consists of Stephanie Arado (violin), Judy
Lin (piano) and Mina Fisher (cello). Featuring sonatas and trios by
Grieg, Debussy and more. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students and
available at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling 952/985-4640.
Exhibit Opening Reception: Senior Show 2 • 2-4pm
Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf, Northfield
See exhibits page.
Theater: Time Stands Still • 2pm
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Fox on the Fairway
River Bend Nature Center, Faribault
10K and 5K runs (timed) and a one-mile walk (untimed). Race
entry fee includes a ticket to the pancake brunch. Top runners in
the 10K and 5K races will receive a bottle of River Bend’s maple
syrup. The 10K race will have a female and a male winner and
the 5K race will have an adult male, adult female, youth male and
youth female winner. Check in and registration is from 7:30am
until 8:15am. The 5K run and one mile walk start at 8:30 am. The
10K run begins at 8:35am. After a year off, the pancake brunch is
back as part of the Maple Syrup Fun Run. Come out to River Bend
for delicious pancakes topped with River Bend’s own real maple
syrup. There will also be sausages, coffee and juice to accompany
the pancakes.
Theater: Mom! The Musical • 2pm
Forest and the Rangers • 8-10:30pm
April 3-5,
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Tickets: $14 Adults / $10 Students, $1.00 off for PCA Member
April 11,
Okee Dokee Brothers
2:00pm
2013 Grammy Award Winners for best children's Album and two-time Parent’s
Choice Award winners, The Okee Dokee Brothers have put their passion for the
outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music.
Sponsored by Hoffman Law Offices, Part of the 2014 KGP Logistics Music Season
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April 12,
The LimeStones, St. Olaf A Cappella
7:30pm
Six Voices, One Stage, No Instruments. See why The Limestones are one of the
region’s top collegiate A Cappella groups performing today.
Tickets: $15 Adults / $7 Students
April 26,
C. Willi Myles, America’s Everyday Comedian 8:00pm
Extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes and a unique spin to life’s everyday challenges
through humor, Willi is truly comedy at its best. Sponsored by Chris Bednar, American Mortgage
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St. Olaf Handbells • 2pm
Chapel Ringers and Manitou Ringers conducted by Jill Mahr.
Orchestra Festival with Young Artists • 2pm
The winners of the seventh annual Young Artists Competition
will be featured in this final concert of the season. The University of Minnesota Health Sciences Orchestra will also perform.
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Philharmonia • 3:30pm
Michael Santora, interim conductor.
I Cantanti Chamber Choirs • 7:30pm
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György Orbán, Mass for Women’s
Voices; Ola Gjeilo, Sunrise Mass,
for mixed voices and strings; and
an eclectic mass with movements
by McClure, Beck, Bernstein,
Courtney and Albright.
Norseman Band • 7:30pm
Conducted by Paul Niemisto.
Fresh Ink • 9:30pm
Skifter Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield
Student composition recital.
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Mark Kreitzer • 7-9pm
Northfield Eagles Club
No experience necessary – join in the jam with Mark Kreitzer of
the Mark Kreitzer Band – or just come to listen.
lot of fun.
Monday, April 28
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HAPPENINGS
By Susan Hvistendahl
Max J. Exner:
Basket Ball and Beyond
Basket Ball. Yes, two separate words, so
chosen because a janitor showed up with
two peach baskets when James Naismith,
instructor at the International Young Men’s
Christian Association Training School in
Springfield, Mass., asked for two boxes.
They were used as goals for the new game
he had invented to keep restless male students engaged in indoor exercise during the
inclement New England winter. The baskets
were attached to opposite gallery railings
of the gym and on Dec. 21, 1891, the very
first game of basket ball was played with a
soccer ball tossed by two nine-men teams
(no dribbling allowed). Naismith recalled,
“Most of the fouls were called for running
with the ball, though tackling the man with
the ball was not uncommon.” The ball was
fished out of the basket after each score.
Among the participants in this first game
was Naismith’s friend and roommate, Max J.
Exner.
now darts to obstruct an opponent and again to protect the
goal; running, dodging, squirming,” while “exercising her vocal
organs to the best of her ability.” The writer concludes, “Are girls
fit for the drawing room only? Can they participate in active
games as boys can? Were you permitted to witness one of these
games you would surely conclude that they can.”
In recognition of Carleton women having been the first collegians to ever play “basket ball” in Minnesota, the Minnesota
High School Girls Basketball 2014 All-Star Series will be held
this year at Carleton’s West Gym on April 26. (See accompanying story by Mitchell Rennie.) The Northfield YMCA will also
be honoring the Exner family legacy in
the new Y Community Center which is
due to open this fall. In addition, there
is a display of the history of women’s
basketball at the Northfield Historical
Society through early June.
Max J. Exner played in the first ever “basket
ball” game on Dec. 21, 1891, at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield,
Mass., devised by his roommate James
Naismith. Exner brought the game to Carleton College women during the winter of
1892-1893, making them the first collegians
to play the new sport in Minnesota. Courtesy
While Max Exner’s role in promoting
basketball is noteworthy, his entire life
was one of accomplishment. Exner was
born in the tiny village of Volkendorf in
the Sudeten Mountains of old Austria
on March 31, 1871. At the age of 11, he
moved with his family to Boone, Iowa,
where he was soon taught his father’s
shoemaking trade. He showed an
early interest in athletics by joining the
German gymnastics club (Turnverein)
in town. At the age of 16, he answered
an ad for a brewer’s helper in Astoria,
Oregon, worked for a time in a bakery,
then moved to Seattle where he ended
up leading a crew of men in the lumbering business.
Exner’s membership in the YMCA
and participation on the association’s
Exner moved to Northfield in the fall of
gymnastics exhibition team out west
1892 to continue his studies and to join his
sparked his desire to combine spiritual
of Carleton College Archives; photo probably from
athletically inclined older brother Franz at
values with physical education and
Springfield YMCA days, ca. 1892.
Carleton College. Max Exner was also hired
led to his enrollment in 1890 at the
as the first “physical culture” instructor of men and women
YMCA International Training School (now Springfield College)
because of his two years of pre-med physical education work in
in Massachusetts. His wife, Elizabeth Wells Exner, later wrote,
Springfield. That first winter, Exner introduced the new game of “He came to know what he wanted to do with his life: give it in
basket ball to his female students. The women at Carleton were
Christian service to his fellowmen. He never deviated from that
already accustomed to marching exercises and some work with
course.”
dumbbells, bar-bells, club swinging and the like. They took to
At Carleton, Exner organized many sports and taught compulthis interactive game immediately, though they were forced to
sory gymnastics, both light (marching and swinging of arms
play in a lower gymnasium room of the Gridley Hall women’s
and clubs) and heavy (tumbling, weight-lifting, rings, parallel
dorm which was only 30 feet by 36 feet with poor ventilation.
bars and side horses). His brother Franz, a gymnast who had
The Algol yearbook covering 1892-1893 summed up the experi- initiated gymnastic classes prior to Max’s arrival, now aided
ence: “…you should have seen the fun. See the ladies on the
Max. Both brothers played on the fledgling “foot ball” team
floor, attired in loose dresses permitting free action of the body
which Max captained and coached. Max brought skills from
and tennis slippers upon their feet. They are divided into two
having played quarterback on the team in Springfield led by
sides, standing at opposite sides of the gymnasium; their eyes
Amos Alonzo Stagg. (Stagg became the legendary coach of
sparkling with excitement, ready to dash at the ball when put
renowned Univ. of Chicago teams, with a record which includes
into play.” Each individual player “dashes to obtain the ball,
an upset loss to a lightly regarded Carleton team in 1915.)
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and a pioneer in the development
of the local Boy Scouts. He lived in
Northfield until his death on May 27,
1950. All six of his children with wife
Hannah were Carleton alumni.
Max also introduced fencing to both
sexes at Carleton and his gym teams
were soon giving demonstrations at
home and in nearby communities.
The March 8, 1895, home exhibition
showed off 13 events, including a
hoop drill and marching exercise by
the ladies. The Carletonia of March
12 commended Exner for the “vim
and precision” of all classes and
proclaimed “Gabriel has blown his
trumpet over the grave of our Athletic
Association and that body has thrown
off its grave clothes and come forth to
claim its inheritance.”
Just prior to Max Exner’s graduation
from Carleton in 1898, he participated
in the state oratorical contest held at
Carleton which, according to the April
1st Carletonia, “brought about 300
howling students from the visiting institutions.” Exner’s oration on “Science
and Mystery,” showing the relationship
between science and religion, received
first place in “thought and composition.”
Rare photo of Max J. Exner (left) with his roommate and friend James Naismith, who is credited
with inventing the game of “basket ball” in Springfield, Mass., in 1891. Presence of the skeleton may
indicate Exner was quizzing Naismith on Gray’s
Anatomy, a likely text for pre-med courses at the
YMCA International Training School. Courtesy of the
Exner family.
Exner achieved for himself the goal he had once set forth in a
Carletonia article in May of 1896. He hoped that Carleton graduates would “leave with the physical, intellectual and spiritual
phases of their natures developed in harmonious proportion.”
On May 26, 1900, after working at
YMCAs in Fitchburg, Mass., and
Troy, N.Y., Max Exner, at age 29,
married 23-year-old former Carleton
student Elizabeth Wells. She wrote
she had first been impressed by
seeing this older man lead a Grand
March which opened the Spring Reception, “Carleton’s nearest approach
to dancing!” The couple moved to
Kansas City. As Physical Director of
the YMCA, he built up a successful
athletic program there while earning a medical degree at Kansas City
University Medical College.
In 1908, the International Committee of the YMCA asked Exner
to become Physical Director of the
Central Chinese YMCA in Shanghai,
China, to develop an athletic program and train Chinese physical directors. Exner’s wife wrote,
“It was a joy for him to accept, for he had long wanted to serve
the foreign field.”
Exner was now ready to make his mark on the world stage. His
brother Franz went on to achievements of his own. After earning a Ph.D. in chemistry at the Univ. of Penn., Franz became
a well-respected chemistry professor for 36 years at Carleton
In a report dated March 29, 1909, Exner wrote that the indoor
gymnastic work he was introducing had found a “ready response.” The long pigtails worn by the men, however, were “not
convenient appendages” in the gym. “Vicious jerks of the head”
resulted from the pigtails being caught on something or stepped
upon, so that some men “tucked the end of it in their belts.” He
also wrote of his concern that while opium use was in decline,
tobacco was “devitalizing” the nation, with almost all men
In addition to teaching Carleton women “basket ball,” Exner
instructed both men and women in gymnastics. He is shown here
with his 1893 women’s gymnastics class, with wands and Indian
clubs. Courtesy of Carleton College Archives.
This is the earliest photo of Carleton women “basket ball” players,
from 1903, after Exner had moved on to earn a medical degree
and build up athletics as Physical Director of the YMCA in Kansas
City. Courtesy of Carleton College Archives.
smoking cigarettes, along with a “large propotion of the women
and many children as well.”
did it. Beran wrote, “The flood gates were opened. No longer
did physical activity have to be done secretly.”
By 1910, Exner (as president of a Carleton-China club) could
proudly write to his alma mater about having a YMCA building
with gymnasium and athletic field (all described as “modern”),
with more than 1,000 “active and alive” members and day and
night school enrollment totaling 450. And he had achieved success in training a select group of Chinese men to be leaders in
physical education.
Exner is credited with popularizing both basketball and volleyball. He also established the first National Athletic Meet in
China in 1910 featuring tennis, basketball and track and field
events for men which attracted 40,000 spectators and became
an annual feature. His wife wrote that Exner “started a wave of
enthusiasm for sports which spread all over China, resulting in
teams being sent to the Olympic games up to the time of the
Japanese occupation.”
The challenges beyond male pigtails that Exner had faced were
set out in a paper by Janice A. Beran, professor of physical
education at Iowa State Univ. in Ames, presented at the North
American Society for Sport History in Chicago, Illinois, on
May 26, 1991. The rich Mandarin men sent sons to the Y for
training of the spirit and mind, but “they had less understanding of the development of the body as important in the concept
of the well-balanced man.” The Mandarins “had talon-like
long fingernails, wore long sleeved brocaded gowns and were
pampered and waited upon. Their wives likewise were limited
in their movement because they had had their feet painfully
bound as children.” Exner taught the young men the benefits
of physical exertion in athletic activities and invited the parents
to an outdoor track and field competition. Exner’s son, Max V.
Exner, told what happened when the fathers, hands tucked into
their long sleeves and looking stiff and formal, saw their sons
racing off to try to win the 100-yard dash. “They sprang to their
feet, hands emerged from the long sleeves and they unabashedly started cheering their sons, shouting, ‘That’s my boy!’” That
However, Exner’s work was constrained when he contracted
tuberculosis in 1910, which led to a year spent in a mountain
resort of Kuling where he wrote articles and pamphlets about
developing the body. Exner’s wife wrote that when the Revolution broke out in China in 1911, “all Y secretaries in isolated
points were ordered into the cities. This meant going home to
America since Dr. Exner could not live at sea-level.”
After several months in Arizona, Exner’s tuberculosis was cured
and he was ready to start the next trailblazing phase of his life.
It began when he was interviewed personally and then selected
by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1912 to develop a sex education
program for the Rockefeller Foundation. Operating under the
auspices of the YMCA in New York, Exner became engaged
in researching, writing and lecturing all over the country. He
wrote a highly successful publication in 1913, The Rational Sex
Life for Men, in which he argued that the “continent life is the
only rational life for the young man outside marriage.”
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Left: In 1908, Max J. Exner (shown in center) became Physical Director of the Central Chinese YMCA in Shanghai, China, with the mission to develop an athletic program and train Chinese to be directors. By 1910, his work led to a wave of enthusiasm for sports and the
first National Athletic Meet in China. Photo courtesy of the Exner family. Right: Max J. Exner’s next trailblazing venture was researching, writing and lecturing in the field of social hygiene, including the publication of the successful books The Rational Sex Life for Men and The
Sexual Side of Marriage. Undated photo courtesy of Carleton College Archives.
In 1916, Exner investigated “red light districts” at U.S. Army
camps along the border with Mexico and spoke with thousands
of troops about sex and venereal disease. Later, eight million
pamphlets he had written on the topic were distributed by the
Army.
Exner became Director of the Educational Division of the
American Social Hygiene Association in New York in 1920,
while continuing to write and lecture, with trips abroad to
Austria and South America. He was the chief administrator
in charge of the venereal disease department at ASHA from
1930-1936, where he worked on his book, The Sexual Side of
Marriage, which sold more than one million copies. The Exners
then moved to Newark, N.J., where Exner served as epidemiologist in the venereal disease division for the city and directed
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In an ironic twist of fate, the man who espoused physical fitness
all his life endured arthritis of the spine in his later years which
produced attacks so severe that he was sometimes forced into
immobility and then had to work in a heavy steel corset. His
wife wrote, “X-rays had revealed that two discs appeared to be
entirely worn away.” Nevertheless, “to keep himself in as good
physical trim as possible he took up archery at the age of 68”
and became good enough to compete in archery meets.
Beran noted that “only rarely and upon great persuasion would
he consent to demonstrate his torch swinging” and his son, Max
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Exner’s granddaughter, Heide
Exner Larson, has no memories of her grandfather, since he
died before her birth. But she
has a memory of a game passed
on down from her grandfather
to her father, Max Vernon
Exner, which appears to have
influenced the game of “basket
ball” devised by Max Joseph
Exner’s roommate Naismith so
long ago.
The game was called “Duck
on a Rock” and her family
played it in a parking lot of a
Left: Max J. Exner’s granddaughters Alison Exner Kaiser (left) and Heide Exner Larson pose with
restaurant after closing hours
picture of their grandfather Max J. Exner and autographed basketball, Jan. 2013. Photo courtesy of the
Exner family. Right: Glen Taylor, owner of the men’s Minnesota Timberwolves and champion women’s
in Ames, Iowa, following an
Minnesota Lynx pro basketball teams, is shown with a ball signed by Exner family members at “Links evening of folk dancing at
to the Past, Lynx to the Future” event held at Target Center on Sept. 14, 2013. The event was hosted
their church and refreshment
by the Northfield YMCA and the Lynx.
at this restaurant. Larson told
Vernon Exner, recalled that, on family holidays, “Max would
me, “Basically we put a rock
occasionally demonstrate on a dark night with flaming torches,” on top of another flat rock. Players lined up behind a chalk line,
a display that was “awesome and spectacular.”
while one person ‘guarded’ the ‘duck’ on the rock. Because they
were rocks, the guard had to stay out of the line of fire, while
Exner died of thrombosis at the age of 72 on Oct. 10, 1943. At
we threw our rock at the sitting ‘duck.’ Our challenge was, once
his memorial service, Exner was lauded as a pioneer in both
thrown we had to race to retrieve our rock before the guard
Concert Series and Events
Friday, April 11 • 8pm
Faculty Recital: Piano & Strings
Mary Horozaniecki (violin)
Tom Rosenberg (cello)
Nicola Melville (piano)
Sunday, April 13 • 3pm
Faculty Recital: Organ
Lawrence Archbold
Saturday, April 26 • 8pm
Chinese Kunqu Opera
All events
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could tag us. If he did tag anyone, that person became the next
guard.” Larson remembers, “There was a certain romance to
this game for us, as we played it at night with parking lot lights
overhead and soft breezes filling our exercised lungs. The fact
that my dad passed the game on to his children suggests this
was a fond memory of quality time shared between father and
sons.”
“Duck on a Rock” was a game
Naismith had played in his
childhood in Canada.
He had discovered
that a soft, lobbing
shot worked
better than a
straight, hard
throw for this
old game, a
concept he
worked into
the shooting
method of his new game. Naismith, who died in 1939, lived to
see his game played as an Olympic sport in the 1936 Summer
Olympics in Berlin.
A quite amazing legacy exists for Minnesota women’s basketball, stretching back to the very beginning of the sport itself
through Naismith, Exner and those Carleton women who first
played the game, “eyes sparkling with excitement.”
Thanks to Emily Monaghan, Heide Exner Larson and Carleton
Archivist Eric Hillemann for contributions to this column. The
story of what happened to the sport after Exner introduced it
to the women of Carleton can be found in Daughters of the
Game: The First Era of Minnesota Girls High School Basketball
1891-1942 by Marian Bemis Johnson and Dorothy E. McIntyre
(2005) and in their fictionalized rendering of this time, Two
Rings: A Legacy of Hope (2012). “Basket ball” spread quickly but
interscholastic team play faded and was replaced by recreational
programs deemed more appropriate. Ele Hansen and Pat Lamb
of Carleton’s physical education department were influential in
Minnesota in bringing about Title IX in 1972 which prohibited
sex discrimination in education.
To be on display at the Northfield Historical Society, this is a replica of the ball with
laces developed by Spaulding in 1893 at the request of James Naismith for a ball
suitable for his new game. It was used until 1943 when the seamless ball was introduced.
Girls All-Star Basketball Series Slated for Carleton’s West Gym April 26
by Mitchell Rennie
The state of Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association
has celebrated girls high school basketball since 1984 by hosting
a Girls Basketball All-Star series. In its first year, 20 of the best
girls from around Minnesota came together to play the game.
On April 26, the 2014 All-Star Series will feature two games and
showcase the top 40 senior female basketball players from all four
class levels in the state, many of whom will be playing collegiate
basketball in the fall. It will be held in Northfield at Carleton College’s West Gym.
With the excitement of the state high school basketball tournament over, this event provides another opportunity for the best
girls in the state, whether their teams won or lost, to show their
abilities in the sport both players and fans love. On Friday, April
25, the All-Star coaches will draft a mixture of players from all
four classes (1A, 2A, 3A and 4A) onto four All-Star teams. On
April 26, games will be played at 1 pm and 3 pm at West Gym.
Tickets, good for both games, can be purchased at the door for
$10 for adults, free for ages 18 or under. There is a special significance to the series being held in Northfield because the women of
Carleton started the first era of girls and women’s basketball in the
state when they played the new game during the winter of 18921893. Their instructor, Max J. Exner, had brought the rules for the
game with him from Springfield, Mass., after participating in the
first game ever played.
During the opening ceremony at the Northfield Middle School
Auditorium at 7 pm on Friday, April 25, the girls basketball stars
of today who were selected by the coaches’ association will be
treated to a speech from a current legend in professional women’s
basketball, Cheryl Reeve, the head coach of the two-time WNBA
(Women’s National Basketball Association) champion Minnesota
Lynx. Open to the public for $10 for adults, $5 for ages 18 and
under, the event will also feature the Amazing Hondo, a professional magician.
The following morning, the day of the games, the athletes will
have an All-Star breakfast with co-authors of the book Daughters
of the Game, Dorothy McIntyre and Marian Bemis Johnson.
They will talk about the history of women’s basketball in Minnesota, including its beginnings in Carleton’s Gridley Hall.
Besides the main attraction, the all-star game, there will also be
a display at the Northfield Historical Society featuring the invention and development of women’s basketball and Northfield’s
unique role in its expansion. A permanent display in the new
Northfield YMCA will also honor this legacy, which goes as far
back as when Max J. Exner’s roommate James Naismith invented
“basket ball” at the YMCA International Training School in
Springfield, Mass., in 1891.
This 30-year tradition is a wonderful way to expose and channel
the talents of the best female high school basketball players that
Minnesota has to offer and a great opportunity for the seniors to
play at the birthplace of Minnesota women’s basketball. The game
may have changed some over the years, but these girls will be
dribbling behind female pioneers of this much beloved game.
Clubs, Classes and More…
Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls –
cannonriverwinery.com, 507/263-7400
Wine Club with a Book Problem – Th, April 24, 6-8pm – This
month’s book is Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A great way to read wonderful books and stay connected
with friends over a delicious flight of local wine. Call the
winery to reserve your spot. There is a $10 registration fee.
Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota – crossingsatcarnegie.com,
507/732-7616 Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults.
Woodcarving with Chris Whillock – Apr. 13, 12-5pm – this
hands-on class is for beginning and advanced students. After
getting comfortable with the tools each student will choose a
main project to work on under the watchful eye of instructor.
There will be many projects to choose from including whittling
Santas, animals, figures, woodspirits and more.
Glass Garden Beads, Northfield – glassgardenbeads.com
507/786-9595
1st and 3rd Mondays: Open Beading, 6-9pm – a good starting point to learn beginning beading techniques.
Just Food Co-op, Northfield – 507/650-0106
Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331
Lakeville Area Arts Center – 952/985-4640
Find art-related classes at lakevilleareaartscenter.com
Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877
Dance to the music! Ballet, modern, folk, tap, ballroom, Mexican folklórico: The Arts Guild has it all for ages five years and
up. Too young to dance? Bring your tots to Music Together
instead.
Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle
Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm. Children and their parents
meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful
atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.
Northfield Community Services • nfld.k12.mn.us, follow the
Community Services link • 507/664-3750
ECFE New Family Welcome Tour – Mon through May 19, 8am12pm, NCRC Parent Ed Room YW 108 – Whether you are new
to Early Childhood Family Education or new to town, you’re
invited to see the classrooms, meet other parents and be introduced to ECFE staff. Young children are welcome to accompany
you. Free registration online.
Summer Ventures 2014 Parent Information Night – Apr. 8,
6:30-7:30pm, Longfellow School Room 100 – Hear information about an exciting day camp program for children entering
grades 1-7. Summer Ventures offers kids the chance to make the
most out of their summer in a safe environment with friendly,
caring and experienced staff. There are many enrollment options to choose from. Families can register for one day or all
summer. This information night is free and childcare is available during the event.
Northfield Dance Academy – Northfielddance.com, 507/6454068.
Northfield Garden Club – Native Plants for Monarchs and
Other Pollinators – April 8, 12:45pm at United Methodist Church, Northfield. Class being presented by Nancy
Schumacher from the Vagary.
April 2014
Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606
First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pm
Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11am
Toddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 9:30 and 10:30am
Walk-In eReader Assistance – Wed, 2:30-4:30pm
Literary KIDS Club – Sat, 1-3pm
Quality Proteins: How Much, What Kind and When – April
10, 7-8pm
Northfield Senior Center – northfieldseniorcenter.org
507/664-3700. Programs for active older adults in a premier fitness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors.
Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.
Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Northfield Yarn – 507/6451330 – Open Stitching, Thursdays, 6-8pm at Northfield Yarn.
Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.
Owatonna Arts Center – 435 Garden view Ln • 507/451-0533
oacarts.org
Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault – 507/332-7372
Find art-related classes for kids and adults at
paradisecenterforthearts.org
Intermediate Watercolor Class with Kathy Miller – Wed,
April 30-May 21, 12:30-3:30pm – This is designed for those
who have previous watercolor experience and would like to
further advance their basic watercolor knowledge. You’ll have
the opportunity to put your existing skills to use as you work
on individualized projects with the guidance of the instructor,
while learning more advanced techniques in order to enhance
your paintings. This is the perfect way to continue developing
your relationship with this unique medium. $84 members, $108
nonmembers.
River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, 507/332-7151 – Classes
and activities at rbnc.org.
RBNC welcomes spring with a host programs. On April 1 (no
joke) we will have a Lectures in Nature program with speaker
Cheryl Culbreth on invasive species removal and woodland habitat restoration. On April 5 we host an afternoon Bike Repair &
Trail Biking Lesson. Grandparents and their grandkids will enjoy
nature crafts in Grandkids in Nature on April 10 and women are
invited to find out about seed starting and hydroponics in Women
in Nature on April 11. The fun continues with your chance to
meet some real-life Reptiles & Amphibians on April 12. Singles
in Nature is now open to singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s and this
month we’ll explore the popular sport of geocaching. We’ll scour
the woods and wetlands for Spring Sounds on April 26 to round
out our month-long spring celebration. For more information, visit
www.rbnc.org.
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homemade or southern style BBQ brisket sandwiches and famous juicy
Polish hotdogs. Home of the Blizzard.
Carbone’s Pizza & Sports Bar – 620 So. Water St, Northfield, MN
1010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m. -10 p.m., Northfield – Family
restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful
margaritas and more.
55057, 507/645-2300, carbonesnorthfield.com, Mon-Sat 11-1am,
Sun 11am to midnight. Family friendly sports bar. Monthly and daily
food and beverage specials. 2-for-1 happy hour daily, 11am-7pm, 10pm12am. Half-price appetizers Mon-Fri 3-7pm.
Chapati
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214 Division St., Northfield • 645-2462 • chapati.us, closed Mondays
– Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a
large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.
302 Division St. S., Northfield • contentedcow.com • 3pm-close
British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups,
salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River.
Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of
wine and spirits.
Culver’s
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960 Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-7700 • culvers.com/
restaurants/northfield/ • 10:30am-7pm – Culver’s ButterBurgers use
fresh, never frozen 100% Midwest beef. Our fresh frozen custard is made
daily from real Wisconsin dairy. For something different, try the hearty
tenderness of beef pot roast, the grilled-up-fresh goodness of a rueben or
the hand-battered North Atlantic cod filet.
Dairy Queen – 900 N Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-8912 •
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10am-10pm, Sept-Oct: 10am-9pm – Dairy Queen treats and cake,
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421 Division St., Northfield • 507/664-0400 Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm,
Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers
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11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and
wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.
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107 East 4th St., Northfield • 507/645-7101 –
MandarinGardenNorthfield.com, Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm,
Dinner: Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Fri/Sat, 4:30-10pm. Authentic Peking
and Szechuan cuisine, freshly prepared, dine-in or take-out, since 1981.
Ranchero Supper Club – 4452 40th St W, Webster • 952/652-2700
Tu-Th 5-9 pm, Fri-Sat 5-10 pm, Sun 5-8:30 pm – Owned by the Ettlin
family for 35 years, Ranchero steaks are among the best in Southeast Minnesota. For traditional German fare try the Pork Schnitzel with German
beer. Excellent food, fine service, a true supper club experience.
The Ole Store Restaurant – 1011 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield
olestorerestaurant.com • 507/786-9400 – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/
Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm) – Contemporary dining with neighborhood charm. Relax at a table with linens and
fresh flowers or sit in our cozy lounge. A full menu including appetizers,
rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.
Schweich Bar & Hotel
Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop – 410 Division St., Northfield
317 Division St., Northfield • tandembagels.com • 507/786-9977
Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7:30am-4pm. Genuine
kettle-boiled and hearth-baked bagels. Made-from-scratch baked goods.
Breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. Hot toasted specialty sandwiches.
Fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients. Quality, soulful food in an
inviting setting, leaving a small carbon footprint with eco-friendly serving
materials.
645-8392 – Opens 6 a.m. Tue-Sat – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious
family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads,
donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.
Quarterback Club
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116 3rd St. W., Northfield • 507/645-7886 • Mon-Sat 6am-9pm,
Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years.
House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled
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632 2nd St., Kenyon • schweichhotel.com • 507/789-5800 • 11am11pm with kitchen hours 11am-9pm, daily. Grease-free cooking,
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coleslaw & baked beans. Take their party shuttle bus to a destination worth
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0342 • tavernofnorthfield.com • Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat
6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. Located in the
historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern offers casual dining with a
wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh
fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports
a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live
music Thur-Sat.
Winjum’s Shady Acres Restaurant – 7759 177th St W, Faribault,
on Roberds Lake • winjumsbarandgrill.com – Tue-Sun 11am,
Fri and Sat open until 1am. Kitchen open until 10pm. – This bar
and grill restaurant at Winjum’s Shady Acres Resort has a great view
of Roberds Lake near Faribault and is open for lunch and dinner year
round. Burgers, salads, sandwiches and pastas. Featuring fish, ribs and
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