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AUGUST 2016 / VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 8

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4 So It Goes In SoMinn

24 The Director

6 SoMinn SOUND

26 The TimeLine

In which our lead columnist signs up to lose a bunch of weight and then wonders what the hell is going on.

Best. Soundset. Ever.

8 Ribfest Complete

Previewing Mankato’s Ribfest which will return Aug. 4-7 to Riverfront Park.

10 The Accidental Pastry Chef

Sarah speaks with one of the growing number of rock star chefs in the Twin Cities area. Emily Marks is the pastry chef at the Bachelor Farmer and also happens to be Sarah’s sister.

12 Northfield Hoppin’

Taproom Tour

Two Northfield entrepreneurs seek to connect SoMinn beer connoisseurs with the ever-expanding Minnesota craft beer industry.

16 Woldum TV

The lessons to be learned from two of the most popular TV shows in the world.

20 Kate’s Cut

Kate explores the state of the movie industry in Britain with some help from a nanny, Harry Potter and Sir Ian McKellen.

Julianna Skluzacek, the Queen of Southen Minnesota theater, reflects on the 100 plays she has directed.

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52 The Bookworm Sez:

• Tim Shanahan pens an account of what it meant to be friends with the Greatest of All Time. • A look at the parenting styles of various leaders of the free world throughout the world. • ‘83 Minutes’ is a fascinating look at the death of Michael Jackson.

54 CD Reviews:

• On Love You to Death, Tegan and Sara use superficial melodies and drab lyrics in a futile attempt to recreate the MTV decade. • Rogue Valley’s radiate/dissolve is a gorgeous piece of work from one of the Twin Cities most visual bands.

56 Sportsball

Yep. Karlee’s a woman AND a sports columnist. And she has something to say about this whole soccer thing.

58 The Bearded Life

We all have our own personal hells.

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AUTUMN VAN RAVENhorst Autumn Van Ravenhorst is a staff writer and columnist for SouthernMinn Scene. If you live in the Owatonna area, she’d also be happy to sell you an ad in this wonderful magazine. Drop her a line at AVanRavenhorst@owatonna.com

So it goes in SoMinn

Fighting the weight loss challenge

n celebration of summer, I entered a . . . weight loss challenge? And I am not sure where I am at on the scale of succeeding and failing. Some saps like to say that you can’t fail if you try—err, yes you can. You can most definitely fail. I am not entirely sure why I did it. It was one of the stranger impulses that I have had. I was literally walking down the street, strolled into one of my favorite businesses and was like $20? Shitchya. And I’ll tell you, I have done some odd things out of very brief periods of compulsion. I usually can restrain myself, for example, when I am feeling tied down and am stuck in the dreadful eat, sleep, repeat routine—I feel the urge to run down the street as fast as I can for no good reason at all, spray someone with a hose, or pester my main squeeze until he literally cannot stand my presence anymore. But back to the weight loss challenge. I apologize, but if you had an intention when you started something to complete it or give even a little bit of effort and you didn’t, you failed. You may have learned something else along the way, but ultimately, you sucked at said endeavor. And it is okay to suck. I suck all of the time. I don’t know why it is embarrassing to fail. Maybe it is because many of us grew up getting sportsmanship trophies. I know I did. I remember the first time I got one and I was less than impressed. I tossed it aside, grabbed my complimentary Capri Sun and went home defeated. It’s not something I kept

and I am not entirely sure what I did with it. I guess I don’t think I should be praised for not being a dick to someone for winning. I know how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and all of that jazz, believe me. I grew up with multiple resources to fresh food and now I live with a diabetic. You wouldn’t believe how restrictive that diet can be. And because we both love food and have little to no self-control around it, we hardly keep an unhealthy snack around, like chips. And we complain about it all of the time, “I just want an F-ing snack!” My coworkers tell me to have come carrots. Screw your carrots; I want a bag of salt and vinegar chips. Our diet can be so limiting, that we lived without a toaster, microwave and oven for quite sometime. There were a few reasons for not having those appliances in the first place, but ultimately there was no sense of urgency in replacing them because we rarely used them to cook our food anyway. Most who know me and are reading this are probably wondering why the hell I entered a weight loss challenge. I am asking myself the same thing. I am not overweight (however, there is always room for improvement) and with ease I can carry a three yearold on my back for a mile through a tilled cornfield (antler sheds). Being okay with my outer self or even focusing on it has been low on my priority list for a very long time (because my inner self is so badass). Then when I had extra time to do the whole “take care of yourself” thing, paint my toenails and not look homeless in the morning, I began to really notice a few pieces that needed some help. I am, as my stepdad would say, “tore up from the floor up.” Calm down, he did not say that in reference to me; I just loved it and ran with it.

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I am 5’4”, had two boys within two years and apparently am lacking collagen in my skin because my skin ripped in places I never expected. I don’t look down at my stretch marks, then at my boys, then back at my stretch marks and become filled with all sorts of feel goods. Stretch marks are malignant little bastards and I think they caused this whole weight loss challenge thing. I know there are some people out there who view them as these scars of beauty, or that they are now a “tiger that has earned their stripes.” Okay, I don’t get it, but okay. I didn’t earn those. It’s like getting a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking after being on the “Nice” list. You earned it. If anything, after carrying around two humans, I earned a margarita and a number six from Jimmy John’s. As I said before, it is okay to be a complete failure. You also don’t need to share enlightening memes on your Facebook, become a life coach or feel guilty for not thinking something is beautiful (ahem, like stretch marks) to make you or others around you feel better about themselves. At the beginning of this challenge, we were supposed to get down to as little clothing as we feel comfortable and take a picture of ourselves to compare later. You know, the ones where you make every part of you look like shit, and then spend an hour on your hair and make up for the second photo shoot (I plan on doing this). I had my Jeffrey take the photo when I was feeling all self-conscious, and while taking the picture, he says, “Autumn, you have two boys and myself that love you. There, picture is done. Hey! I still have my eyeballs. Sweet.” That, was awesome. No fluff. No compliments. Nothing. Because none of that would have really mattered to me and I probably would have just gotten irritated. Thus making him upset because I am mad at him for giving me a compliment. Damn it, woman. I might fail at this whole weight loss challenge thing. But if I do end up being a suckass, I will still be okay with myself. Now I can go back to focusing on what I did previously, and hopefully I will eventually stop binge eating out of the vending machine at work.

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his year’s Soundset was hailed by many as the best Soundset ever, and for good reason. The weather gods smiled upon us as the sun came out to play bringing 80 degree heat for the Twin Cities’ biggest hip hop party. The location change was a doozy and made the biggest difference. In addition to making it all around easier to get there (S/O Metro Transit for the free rides) and more centrally located, the layout at the State Fairgrounds lent itself to Soundset’s feng shui. Fans could enter the festival from the north or the south side, as you would for the fair. The stages were set up in the Midway area, with merchandise and the car show in the heritage square section. Food vendors were a plenty and so were all the extra things that make the Soundset experience so fantastic. There were graffiti artists on site, doing work on the spot on the sides of two massive semi trucks. Familia set up shop for skater guys and gals and the fair opened up some of their signature concessions for the occasion (hello Sweet Martha’s). They kept the stages the same as past years - tandem main stages, a smaller stage at the Fifth Element Tent, with DJs and dance groups at the Essential Elements Tent. The tents were far enough away so as not to compete with each other or the main stage. When I arrived, my first goal was to catch Red Lake’s Baby Shel at the Fifth Element Tent. We got there early, in time to see LA’s Reverie. Dressed in a body hugging all black jumpsuit and long gold necklaces, Reverie spit fiery rhymes as though the 80+ degree heat only served to fuel her energy. She was fearless and forthcoming. Following her was Baby Shel. The tent was overflowing with teens yelling all the words to every song. These kids knew him before his Vice special. After Shel was Lexii Alijai and while they took a moment to switch DJs all the girls in the tent chanted “Lexii Lexii”. When she came out, her face was happy and surprised as she gasped “Thank you! That’s never happened before.” It was a sweet moment for girl power at Soundset. At the main stage, Aesop Rock and Homeboy

Sandman worked the Rhymesayers crowd, Aesop coming off the release of his new album, The Impossible Kid. Lizzo, ac-

companied by two dancers and Sophia Iris brought the house down with her energy and exuberance. Her performance was definitely “Good as Hell.” Prof’s party boy antics had plenty of room to breathe in the new setting. Common was a good follow up to him, because he could trump the antics with novelty. The actor/rapper was on point and even brought a lucky woman on stage to be serenaded. Cue every other woman in the place turning green with envy as Common fell off

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the opposite of the ugly tree. Atmosphere played as early as I’ve ever seen them, rolling out all their usual hits. The legendary Roots followed them and by then it was definitely party time. They reminded everyone their talents extend far beyond being a sidekick for Jimmy Fallon. Having Questlove in the house was a special treat, knowing his close personal connection to our beloved Purple One. My last band of the day was hometown favorite, Doomtree. This was the first time the whole band had played at home since their Doomtree Zoo last fall. They mixed up their set with old tunes and new, making sure everyone had the opportunity to “Get Down.” This was where I hit the 9 hour mark of standing, dancing, jumping, walking and listening to an endless stream of high quality hip hop and my legs were over it. I’m not sure there are shoes that exist that can withstand a full day of Soundset. Many called this the best Soundset ever. I won’t pretend that I’ve been to enough to difinitively agree with them, but it was definitely the best one I’ve seen. The layout and location change made a world of difference. The lineup which featured many talented women as well as some major stars of the genre, would’ve made even the orneriest hip hop fan happy. The weather played nice on top of it all and I made it home feeling exhausted, inspired and fulfilled. Rhymesayers’ annual party continues to be the standard that all other festivals should hold themselves up against.

Ariana Grande Ariana’s 3rd album Dangerous Woman may be her best one yet and is also my favorite. Even though she still has trouble locating consonants, her voice tackles runs with the prowess of a master. She’s sassy, fun, seductive but still vulnerable. The album is full of great collaborations (Macy Gray, Future), classic pop bangers and ballads.

Go See Down By The Riverside - The Sunday night outdoor shows at Mayo Park have a fantastic line up for July: JD McPherson on July 17, Jon Pardi on July 24 and our SoMinn friends Lucius on July 31. Sara Evans Mankato, Aug 12 catch the country songstress at the Vetterstone Amphitheater. Mitski - Tuesday, July 19 at the 7th Street Entry. Definitely worth the $12 ticket price and the gas money from southern MN to catch her in this small venue.

This Happened Hamilton - The critically acclaimed Broadway musical dominated this year’s Tony awards, taking home 11 trophies, one win shy of the record set by The Producers in 2001. The show’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda gave a heartfelt speech in the form of a sonnet for his first win, illustrating his feelings on the Orlando shooting. PM Dawn Attrell Cordes, aka Prince Be died June 18 at the age of 46. Cordes suffered from renal kidney disease. Fans will remember PM Dawn best from their hits such as “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” and “I’d Die Without You.” Ralph Stanley - The legends continue to fall. Ralphy Stanley, the father of Bluegrass died Thursday, June 23 at the age of 89. Stanley, born in Virginia began playing music with his brother mostly in the Appalachian region. Their roots music became more popular as folk music took them under their wing and he won a Grammy in 2000 for his song “O Death” which was featured in the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou”.

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or the past 19 years, folks have traveled for miles to attend Mankato’s Ribfest. In fact, the weekend-long event attracts more than 20,000 visitors every August. Its secret is simple: an addicting mix of good music, the great outdoors, and lots and lots of sticky, messy, delicious ribs. This year’s event, which runs Aug. 4-7, features musical acts such as Bret Michaels, Blues Traveler and the Chris Hawkey Band, along with six professional ribbers from across the country. Held at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in beautiful Riverfront Park, the event has become a Mankato community staple, attracting everyone from families to class reunions. It’s a far cry from how Ribfest started back in 1997. The first event was held in a gravel parking lot in the city, and folks were charged just $1 to attend. There were only a handful of ribbers, since it was difficult to convince professional ribbers to abandon good moneymaking locations to take a chance on a new festival. According to Burt Lyman, executive director of the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato and city event organizer, organizers just hoped the event would break even.

“Hours before the event started, I was talking with Mankato’s city manager, and he asked me if I thought this would work,” Lyman recalled. “I said, ‘I hope so; I have $80,000 riding on this.’” When everything was tallied up, the event attracted about 7,000 people and grossed about $88,000—not a financial windfall, but enough of a success to keep it going. Now, Lyman says the objective isn’t so much about making money; it’s more about offering Mankato a community event that people have grown to love and anticipate. “We’ve hoped it would grow and become much more financially successful, but it’s become such a community event that we just do it,” he explained. While the basic formula—ribs plus solid musical acts—has stayed the same throughout the years, Lyman said the organizers are always fine-tuning the event. One of the biggest changes was moving Ribfest from its original location to the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Riverfront Park. Lyman explained that the reasoning was because they wanted to offer more space for bigger crowds and the park was such a pleasant venue. Even so, Lyman admits he had his doubts about the move. “I was very, very nervous that the event

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would fail once we moved it,” he said. “Before, we had all our equipment half a block away, and now we have to bring everything out and back. It’s much more expensive to produce out there. Plus, typically, if you change the location of a festival, they tend to die. I lost some sleep in the weeks leading up to it, but then we did it and it was a hit.” Another change has been the increase in ticket prices. Tickets stayed $1 for several years before getting bumped up to $2, and Lyman said he was amazed at the negative feedback over that one dollar change. Now, tickets are $10 all Thursday and Friday night, $10 after 3 p.m. on Saturday and no charge all day on Sunday. Lyman explained that the price increase is necessary because of the caliber of bands they’ve managed to attract, pointing out that the city of Mankato doesn’t make any money from rib sales—ribbers keep everything they earn. Because of this, the city doesn’t have anything to do with the price of ribs. And while some people complain that ribs can take quite a bite out of their wallet, Lyman pointed out that ribbers often travel hundreds of miles to

attend the festival, coming from places such as California and Texas, and hire local help, so they have to charge a little more to still make a profit. But with award-winning ribbers like Texas Lightning BBQ and Aussom Aussie Australian Barbeque Company in the lineup, you can bet that the ribs are worth the price. One of the ideas that didn’t work so well was trying to make the event more kid-friendly, with a kiddie play area and rides. “That did not work at all,” Lyman said with a rueful smile. “The event is generally about food, music and libations. That’s the reality.” The concept may be simple, but it works. “I’m very surprised it’s lasted this long,” he said. “It’s very easy for things to get stale for people. We’re always trying to grow it every year and find better bands. Hopefully we get another ten years out of it.” For more information, visit mankatoribfest.com.

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doughs. And I’ve been told that I’m good at it. So that’s probably technically something that I’m really good at that I like doing.

I regret paying for it! No I mean, it was really helpful. It was noticeable in school. When we would do plating stuff or especially on the wedding cakes, my wedding cake was really different from other people in class.

What do you think I think is the best thing you make?

I think I remember that, what did it look like?

Probably tiramisu Yes, that is correct.

It was like really…

I really like making tiramisu Minimal wasn’t it? Although when I saw you making the peanut butter cake on TV today I was thinking that might overtake the tiramisu. [Emily was on WCCO mid morning to promote a charity event that she was a part of].

Yeah it was pastel, because we had to use colors, so it was like pastel-y citrus colors, orange and yellow and really light and then I did a bunch of flowers on it. You had to have certain requirements. You had to have certain piping and waste work, some sort of flower thing on it, so I just did

When did you know you wanted to go back to school for pastry?

Shoot. I have peanut butter cake for you but I left it at home.

I didn’t really know [laughs]. My friend Kaitlyn said, “do you wanna see about going to culinary school?” Cause she knew that I baked a lot and wanted to go to culinary school and she wanted me to look at the school and see if they had a legitimate baking program.

Dammit!

I mean I think that was a lot of it. I think between watching a lot of PBS.

For her or you? For her. So I was like, oh sure. That’s fine. So then I went with her and then we finished the tour and she goes “do you wanna go with me?” So then I was like uhhh I wasn’t planning on it. And she said “if I call Sterling [her husband] and see if you can go would you want to go to school?” And I was like, well, that’s a really big change from what I’m doing now. Cause I was just working full time at Starbucks. And Sterling was like, “if you wanna go we can figure out how to make it work.” And then I signed up and I don’t really know what happened. So then I just went and I really liked it when I started. Once I went, then I realized that it was the right thing and I probably should’ve just gone to culinary school in the end. I would’ve never done it otherwise. Do you think your art degree helps you in pastry? Do you regret your four year

What was that guy’s name? You mean the Frugal Gourmet? Yes! That guy! We watched a lot of Frugal Gourmet and Julia Child. That was a lot of it. And dad always reading cook books, that was a big thing. Do you remember him doing that?

Sisters Emily and Sarah.

a bunch of flowers. Everyone else’s cakes were super brightly colored or different shapes and they weren’t bad just different. We watched a lot of cooking shows growing up. Do you feel like PBS taught you to cook?

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We know that you were on Cupcake Wars when you worked at Sweets Bakery/Cupcake Caramel. Can you share a secret with us about the show? Or what did you find out about reality TV that you didn’t already know? I can’t share a lot of what happens behind the scenes because that’s like, trade secrets of the show but I think it’s really fascinating just how much goes into production and everything is happening in the time constraints of the show when you’re making things. Would you be on a show again? Not like that. I’m not competitive so...it’s not super exciting to me to be on a cooking reality show. But I would do TV. It’s fun to do TV. Like the news things, it’s fun to see what everything is like behind the scenes.

Uhmmm. I didn’t understand why. I got in the habit of doing it so I just read a lot of cookbooks and Martha Stewart probably.

If you weren’t a pastry chef, what would you be doing?

What’s the best thing you make?

I don’t know. I feel like I’d still end up doing something food related because I went to art school but I didn’t just want to be an artist. And

That’s hard. I really like making laminated

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then I was managing at the cafe at the club [the now defunct Club 3 Degrees] and then I was managing at Starbucks so I feel like I would still be in food somehow, management something. Whatever that would look like. I have a hard time visualizing something until it happens. When you worked for Cossetta’s you went to NY to learn how to make panettone but you also bought a lot of chocolate. How much money did you spend on chocolate? Umm I don’t remember. It was a lot because it was like.. It was over $100. Yeah Was it over $200? I don’t know? How much chocolate do you get for $100? Well, I was buying nicer chocolate because I visited Mass Brothers and Fine & Raw. Why was it so expensive? Because they do “bean to bar” like, they roast the beans and then they add butter and make the bars on site. So they’re literally grinding cocoa beans? Yeah the process is a lot like coffee so they get the beans in, and they roast them and crack the shells off them and then they grind them up and add sugar and stuff and make them into a chocolate bar. So it’s a lot more specialized and you get the flavor from wherever the beans are from. It’s a lot like coffee or wine. So I brought a lot of specialty chocolate back and we did tastings with my team at Cossetta’s when I got back, cause I got to go on a trip and they didn’t. What do you like best about working at the BF? I don’t if it’s just one thing. I really like...what the restaurant stands for. Like farm to table? Yeah, working with a lot of smaller farmers and working with sustainability. I just feel like they care more about the ingredients and who they’re working with and how that affects things long term. I like all the people I work with. They have a good work atmosphere. It’s cool that we have a rooftop garden. How does it feel to work for a restaurant that is so notable and has all these events with famous people coming through? It’s definitely different and it’s exciting. It’s exciting to be some place that’s getting a bunch of notoriety and press obviously but also I think it’s interesting because at the restaurant, they don’t over hype it up. At the end of the day we’re still serving really good food to people. So I think it pushes us to be a better restaurant in all aspects because you never know who’s going to come in the restaurant. You never know who’s going to come to dinner or …. Obviously you know when there’s a big event but we have all sorts of celebrities and people who come in last minute for dinner all the time. It pushes you to put your best foot forward.

Really?! Yeah she came in for dinner. Didn’t Barack Obama come in? Yeah but that was planned out. I wasn’t there at the time but there’s pictures of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. And Magnus Nilsson was in town and he came into the cafe. It was planned or a surprise? I didn’t know it was happening [laughs]. I happened to be testing out… in the cafe every month our Sunday Scone of the Day changes and I was running behind so it was the middle of the week and I needed to have a new scone flavor. I was getting it approved by Paul [Berglund, executive chef], so he approved it and then I had extra samples so I was bringing to the cafe to share with the cafe crew so they would know in a couple days that’s what it would be and he was just sitting in there with people. I happened to see them and they tried the scone and they liked it. So did you just go up the table and say ‘oh hey Magnus, wanna try this scone we’re gonna have on Sunday?’ No, Shawn [Eric Dayton’s assistant] was there with them and was like, ‘Emily come over and say hi.’ Otherwise you wouldn’t have done it. Probably not. I get weird with celebrities. I think they’re cool and I respect what they do but. Then Shawn asked if I wanted my picture with him and I thought it would be awkward to say no. What is the secret to making a great cookie? It depends on what kind of cookie you’re making. There’s so many different types. Like a chocolate chip. For chocolate chip, a lot of it is letting the dough sit overnight. There was a big thing in the New York Times cookie recipe and they tested when they made the dough right away and when they let the dough sit in the refrigerator for a couple days and how it brings out all these nuanced flavors. I tried it and it really does make a difference. So the key is to make the dough in advance. And all the basic cooking skills, like you wanna have your ingredients at room temperature, the nicer the butter you use, that flavor will come through and then cream your butter and sugar really well. Add your eggs slowly so it stays in an emulsion. You don’t want to over mix them because it’ll make your cookies tough. I add the flour and the mix and stuff and mix it just until it comes together. And then I scoop it out and put it in the refrigerator for a couple days. Scoop it first because it’s a lot easier to have cold dough already scooped. Who’s your pastry chef idol? Or chef? You could say a regular chef too. I don’t know if I have one. I think there’s people that are doing really interesting things that are very different from what I do at the Bachelor Farmer. But there’s ...I don’t know! Who if you saw in person, would you be really excited about? Who would you want to talk to about their food?

Who’s been the most famous person to come in last minute?

I don’t know?

I don’t know? Umm recently Florence and Machine was one. She was in town for the concert and she came in.

Who’s mine? I don’t know - David Chang? David Chang is doing really cool stuff with

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The Bachelor Farmer. food. I really like all the hot chefs that are popular right now. It was cool having Magnus around because the things that he’s doing are really interesting. I think the things Rene Redzepi is doing are interesting and it’s not directly related to what we do at the Bachelor Farmer but it’s similar to do more regional style cuisine. They do a lot of foraging for natural ingredients. It was really cool last summer when Ferran Adria was here. That’s a completely different side of the food world but it’s super fascinating. I think that interests more of the art side of me.

It’s been busier. For me in my department I feel like it pushes us to stay on our game. It’s busy now and it’s a lot of new people who haven’t been to restaurant before and they’re trying it because he won an award that pushes us to give them the best representation of what we are.

What do you think will be the next big thing in pastry?

I am open to any of those. But I’m not pushing for anything to happen. I’m happy where I’m at now. The idea of owning my own place is terrifying after working a lot of places and knowing the implications of ownership in the food industry. But I never planned to be in pastry in the first place so anything could happen. I’ve been provided a lot of opportunity since doing it with being able to go to New York and learn how to make panettone and do Cupcake Wars and local events, I never pictured doing any of that. I think anything could happen. It were up to family and friends, they would want me to open my own place.

I don’t know. It’s hard for me because the Bachelor Farmer isn’t super cutting edge. It’s not like when I was at Sweets and were always having to try to stay on top of the competition. So I have a very different mind set now, just trying to do seasonal flavors and really focusing on them. When you change the menu do you feel pressure to make something new and exciting? I think we always try to put a small spin on it, or do something our way that isn’t what you would make at home. But I don’t feel pressured to deconstruct the dessert to make it weird. Like right now we have a chocolate cake on the menu that’s called the Sjokoladekake, that’s a traditional Norwegian chocolate cake. It’s really simple and a lot of people make it, but we make it with the best chocolate and local eggs and the best ingredients and serve it slightly different than you would at home, with candied nuts and amaretto ice cream. How have things changed since Paul won the James Beard award?

What’s the next step after Bachelor Farmer? Where can your career go from here? Do you want your own bakery or food show?

[I nod] You can try Emily Marks’s delicious treats at The Bachelor Farmer in the north loop of downtown Minneapolis or also at their new cafe. Sarah Osterbauer is the SouthernMinn Scene music columnist and critic. She loves to meet the people who make the city’s heart beat (and sometimes break). Follow her on twitter @SarahOwrites.

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Bill Steele and Corey Butler with the Northfield Hoppin’ Taproom Tour bus.

By RENEE BROWN editor@southernminnscene.com he brewery scene has become an increasing area of popularity for many Minnesotans. With more interest in craft beers, the opportunity for breweries to show off their unique styles and flavors has allowed for more tours. This is where the Northfield Hoppin’ Taproom Tour steps in. Corey Butler and Bill Steele are the brains behind this venture. Steele provides the bus from his local company, EcoTrans, and Butler schedules the events and lines up the tours, which occur every other month. With the Taproom Tour, the goal is to provide a safe, casual environment for groups of people to explore breweries, both locally and in different areas around Minnesota. The tours originated with Butler, who wanted to share his enthusiasm for different beers with others.

Butler claims he was considered a beer snob in college. His interest in the wide variety of breweries in the Minnesota area lead him to engage others with this popular trend. “I wanted others to experience the brewery scene and have a safe ride for people who might not want to go all the way up to the cities,” he said. Butler’s goal was to bring people to breweries they might not go to on their own, or ones that are far enough away where it would be risky to try to drive back after consuming drinks. According to Butler, the tours depart at 12 p.m. and arrive back in Northfield at 6 pm., starting and ending at Froggy Bottoms River Pub, which has partnered with Taproom Tours and sponsors them. They provide complimentary appetizers before F-Town Brewing the tour. samples. Food and drink (yes, alcoholic drinks too) are allowed on the bus for passengers to enjoy on their way to the scheduled breweries. The Taproom Tour travels to a variety of different breweries on each trip to expose people to unique locations and different brewing styles.

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Generally, they try to visit four breweries on each trip. They can range in location from around Southern Minnesota all the way up to the Twin Cities. The timing is arranged so that each tour will take roughly 45 minutes to an hour, allowing ample time to tour the taproom and sometimes squeeze in a tour of the brewery as well. Once the tours have been completed, they head back to Northfield where they have the option to enjoy dinner at Froggy Bottoms. Finding a way to transport people from one brewery to another in a large enough vehicle was an original obstacle for Butler. That’s where Bill Steele came in. Steele is the owner of EcoTrans, the environmentally friendly transportation alternative that services the entire state of Minnesota. Steele ran a nonprofit in Minneapolis for 17 years before starting EcoTrans in Northfield. This company has been in business for nine years and provides rides for anyone, including group events, airport shuttling and private services. Steele provides the eco-friendly vehicles to do it all. They use his mini bus, which seats 23 people, for the Taproom Tour. The EcoTrans website is also where people can sign up for the tours, which cost $25 per person. “So far the business has gone very well,” Steele said. “It really caught on and is very popular for people to enjoy traveling safely!”

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Bad Weather Brewing.

Outside at Bad Weather Brewing.

Originally, the tours started as local as possible and branched out to include other places further away to make the best use of the bus and show people unique breweries. “The idea is that Northfield is everyone’s favorite place in the world to live but there is a need for more connection to other places in the state,” he said. Steele is also willing to drop people off at their homes if they live in Northfield proper after the tour. According to Butler, “No one has thrown up on the bus or made a mess, everyone has a good time and it’s all casual.” He noted that it’s not like a party bus since the goals are to expose people to new experiences and educate them on the varieties of breweries, and so far everyone has acted responsibly and still had a good time. People often start the tour not knowing everyone in the group.

During the ride to the first brewery Butler puts on playlists of music, which he has created to reflect the mood. “We start the trip with some quieter music from the 70s or 80s to ease into the day, and on the way back we play slightly louder more engaging music because, you know, people have had a few drinks and are having a good time.” “He has the music down to a science,” Steele said of Butler’s playlists. Butler added that the tours are a good way to spend a day with old friends and make new ones along the way. By the end of the day, everyone has had some time to talk with each other and bond over the brews. Some of the people who attend the tours are regulars, such as Betsy Gasior. Gasior has attended every tour that has been offered so far and plans to attend more in the future. “The tours are a lot of fun, I enjoy learning about beer and learning about, say, a stout verses a pale ale,” she said. “It’s nice to have the opportunity to speak with the brewmasters since it’s an art and a science.” Butler originally introduced Gasior to the tours, and from there she has invited friends and made new ones on each of the tours. She noted that there is almost always someone new on the tours and that more of her friends are becoming regulars, though it is nice to form relationships with new people too.

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Gasior specifically enjoys the tours because it’s more than just drinking the same old beers. “It’s a good way to expand your palette and experience flavors that you wouldn’t normally try,” she said, pointing out that this way it’s easier to sample a few flavors all at once instead of buying a six pack of something questionable that could end up being disliked. Because of the time constraints during the day, completing a full tour of each brewery is not always an option. Sometimes they only have time to go to the taproom and try samples and other times they get to do a tour of the whole brewery and then go to the taproom, but it depends on the size of the brewery. “We do take the opportunity to do a full tour each time it fits the schedule,” said Gasior. Both Gasior and Butler mentioned that it’s often easier to tour a smaller brewery than a big one. “Each stop is meant to be a sampling of the brewery, not an afternoon stop, said Butler. “Our hope is that folks will cull out a few favorites and go back on their own time.” Butler is the one who contacts each location in advance and organizes the schedules. In planning the tours he makes sure there will be enough room to accommodate the group and see if they offer discounts for groups. “I’ve started to get more strategic with my scheduling so we can hit breweries that are located closer to each other to give people the most amount of time at each location,” he said. Butler admits to having a few favorite breweries. “Personally, I really enjoyed our St. Paul leg to Flat Earth Brewing, Tin Whiskers Brewing, Bad Weather Brewing and Summit Brewing. “ He already has August and October tours scheduled. In August they will visit the North Loop in Minneapolis to check out Inbound BrewCo, Modist Brewing, Fulton Brewing and The Freehouse. In October they plan to visit south metro breweries in Lakeville, Eagan and Burnsville. Looking ahead, Butler and Steele hope that the Taproom Tours will continue to be popular with beer enthusiasts and with those looking to become more involved in the trend. Many of their current regulars heard of the tours through word of mouth, but that is changing with the help of Launch5 Media in Northfield. They helped set up a better payment system and Facebook page to encourage more activity and engagement online. Butler added that the business has grown a lot and is looking forward to including the new local breweries that are being built in Northfield and Dundas to its list. “We want to expose folks to new breweries, beer styles and experiences. I think, overwhelmingly, people have really enjoyed the tours and have received just that.” Renee Brown is a staff writer with the Northfield News and the Faribault Daily News. She can be contacted at rbrown@northfieldnews.com.

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RACHEL WOLDUM Rachel Woldum is a former television snob who has embraced the medium as it has entered its Golden Age. Contact her at editor@ southernminnscene.com

o if snappy titles weren’t a necessity in print media, this article would have been titled Why Game of Thrones and the Bachelorette are Basically the Same Show and What I’ve Learned From Them As I Approach 29. (Has there been a more catchy title since Fiona Apple’s When the Pawn…? I submit that there has not). Apologies in advance if you don’t watch either show. I’m not necessarily suggesting you should, but rather, if you DO, you might as well try to get something out of them. So jumping right into it… Both shows are about a bunch of (mostly) unlikable people who are after one very particular thing. In the case of Game of Thrones, that thing is the Iron Throne. In the case of The Bachelorette (and The Bachelor, obviously, lest you think I only compare women to objects), that thing is JoJo. In both cases, the thirst for the prize makes people do all kinds of crazy and immoral things, be that dressing like Santa Claus to make a memorable first impression, sporting ridiculous haircuts (seriously, this hipster, Peaky Blinders-esque ‘do that has been co-opted by bros everywhere has become unwitting shorthand for “You probably shouldn’t date me.”), or burning your own daughter at the stake (seriously, Stannis. What even. ). The level of manipulation and strategy on display is worthy of study by military leaders! But perhaps for this very reason, both shows repeatedly have me wanting everyone to take a big step back and ask “WHY ARE WE ACTING LIKE THIS? IS A WOMAN WHO SIGNED UP TO FIND LOVE ON TV (TWICE) REALLY WORTH YOUR DISPLAYS OF IDIOCY AND HEARTBREAK? IS A SUPER UNCOMFORTABLE CHAIR AND THE WRATH OF THE LANNISTERS WORTH A HAND OR A DICK OR A LIFE?” Honestly, the hustle everyone puts into seeking after something that’s really not the end-all, be-all, is rather disconcerting. Here’s where the lesson learned comes in…whether it’s trying to salvage a relationship that actually makes you sad, or staying at a job you hate, or trying to become a yoga person when you’re just not a yoga person, we’re all guilty at times of chasing after things that aren’t actually what we want. And I think a lot of this scramble is perpetuated by those around us. After I finished my masters and quit my directorial gig at a small non-profit, I turned to bartending full-time. There were lots of questions from

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patrons who knew my history, wondering “What are you doing now?” At first, I would sheepishly answer “just bartending,” but now I say with glee “you’re looking at it!” Do I want to be a bartender forever? Probably not. But I am happy doing this now? You bet your ass I am. It allows for more energy to pursue my creative interests in my free-time, not to mention gives me an endless arsenal of entertaining anecdotes. But it took me a

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while to realize I wasn’t actually humiliated by this career switch, simply because everyone else assumed I was. So—even though this would pretty much defeat the purpose of both shows—*sometimes* I just wish an influential badass would stand up and be like “Lolz, fishing in Riverrun is actually way more fun than fighting for the Iron Throne, so imma peace out, y’all.” And then everyone would look at each other with realization in their eyes and drop their swords and pick up their fishing poles and trot happily away. Interestingly enough, we had two very different guys do the equivalent of this on The Bachelorette. Wells, (the only contestant I would

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actually date), admitted to being skeptical about the entire premise of the show, and was unwilling to tell JoJo he believed in fairytale love and fate just because that’s what she wanted to hear. This ended with him getting kicked off, but it was a triumph for practical people everywhere. And then there was Chad, luxury real estate agent. (Do I really need to say anything more? “CHAD, LUXURY REAL ESTATE AGENT.” If this isn’t shorthand for “arrogant asshat,” I don’t know what is.) But when everyone else was freaking out about not getting date cards, Chad, for all his faults, was the only guy willing to say what any sensible watcher was thinking: “You’ve gone a full LIFE without seeing JoJo…you can’t wait another week?” Can I get an AMEN followed by a HALLELUJAH?!!! Sometimes, even the most unreasonable doofuses emerge from their lairs with nuggets of straight TROOF. So this is a

good segueway into another one of the similarities between GoT and the Bachelorette—memorable villains. We might hate them, but gosh, we can’t stop talking about them. (*SPOILER ALERT*) I recently had an hour-long conversation with a friend about the even more horrible ways we thought Ramsay should’ve died. Death by the jaws of his own hounds was on the right track, but in my opinion, he deserved an episode (if not an entire season) of slow torture. We came up with a myriad of really creative

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and horrible ideas, all but one too unsavory to print. (The only shareable brainstorm was to host a comedy roast featuring all the Amy Schumer’s of Westeros, lampooning him for being a bastard and for failing to earn his father’s love). Ramsay Bolton is one of the most despicable creations I’ve ever encountered in a work of fiction, but—it’s been a real blast hating him. As we already know, the comparable vil-

be the case for dear Donald Trump. Moving onto the next similarity: inspirational displays of leadership (stick with me on this one). Roll your eyes and call me cheesy, but in the most recent episodes of each show, both Jon Snow and JoJo Fletcher had my heart welling with pride as I witnessed their poised and humble leadership. In addition to not having the hair/clothes/nails/boobs/daftness to be the Bachelorette, I 100% do not have the grace and diplomacy. Week after week, JoJo kindly gives each guy the benefit of the doubt, despite being confronted with some real

Snow. Until this season, Jon was never an interesting character to me. He’s not a man of rousing speeches (Davos, for being recently illiterate, has quite the power of passionate persuasion) or snappy one-liners (Tyrion) or powerful displays of cleavage (Daenerys, Margaery). But when the shit hits the fan, he puts his head down and does the right thing, even if he might get burned in the process. He went into the now infamously titled Battle of the Bastards knowing the odds were never in his favor. At the pre-battle powwow, after Ramsay refuses Jon Snow’s gallant proposal of a one-on-one fight, Jon’s face is a mixture of fear, sadness, worry, and exhaustion. He has none of Ramsay’s posturing bravado or Sansa’s icy resolve. Why? Because he’s humble enough to realize he’s screwed, but dutiful enough to know he has to fight anyways. He’s sad because he knows hundreds of the men fighting for him will die, and he (rightly) feels responsible for their deaths. Later, when his horse is shot out from under him, he scrambles to his feet only to realize that he’s literally alone in the middle of the field, defenseless, as the man who raped his sister and killed his brother charges at him with a cavalry of thousands. Death is not a possibility; it’s a certainty. Depending on my mood that day, if I found myself in the same situation, I would either crumple to the ground and cover my head, stab myself with my own sword, or turn around and spread my ass cheeks whilst flipping them the bird. Jon Snow did none of these things. He drew his sword and charged on foot, which in that moment was not an act of foolhardiness, but an act of courage and integrity. Most of the conflict in GoT is not a battle of good versus evil, but rather a battle of really sucky people versus slightly less sucky people. But in this moment, I got the same “doing the right thing sure is beautiful” chills that I get when I watch Lord of the Rings. If there’s a moral center to the Westerosi universe, it’s Jon Snow, and God bless him for that. There’s no evidence that living with kindness and dignity will get you anything but killed in his world, but he does it anyway. And that’s more swoon-worthy than Jordan Rogers’ hair any day. I’m starting to think I have a book proposal on my hands, because I haven’t even gotten to my other Lessons and Similarities such as “A Good Zinger Goes a Long Way” and “We Might Have All Suffered Differently, But No One Has Escaped it Entirely” and “There Are Lots of Different Kinds of People In This World and We Need Them All.” Unfortunately, there are such things as word limits and deadlines, both of which I suck at. So at long last, in summation:

Ramsey Jon lain of The Bachelorette this season was dear old luxury real estate agent, Chad. (For the record, Chad, I don’t really think you’re the equivalent of Ramsay Bolton. I just have to run with it for the sake of the article. In truth, you have a lot more in common with Ramsay’s hounds, in that you both have an insatiable hunger for meat.) Chad sucked because he was unwilling to be pleasant for even, like, five seconds; because his arrogance could literally block out the sun; because his solution to every altercation was physical violence; and because he was just mean. He made fun of guys for being short, for having kids, for liking JoJo too much, for being sensitive, for not wanting to fight, and for being Aaron Rogers’ brother. (To be honest, some of this was REALLY funny. But only because a lot of these other guys sucked too). But again, for all his awfulness, it’s him I’m here writing about. There are websites dedicated to Chad quotes, compilations on YouTube of his best moments, and even an interview with him on Jimmy Kimmel. There’s a reason this isn’t happening for nice guy James McCoy Taylor, and there’s a reason why I don’t have hour-long conversations about Samwell Tarly. They’re just not as compelling. Warning: I’m about to get political for the lesson part of this section. While it’s all well and good to pay a lot of attention to fictitious fantasy villains and inconsequential reality TV villains, it’s a lot more dangerous to give too much lip service (or airtime, or newspaper coverage) to real-life villains. Case in point: Donald Trump. I can’t help but think he wouldn’t currently be an actual candidate for the next president of the most powerful country in the world if we hadn’t paid him so much attention. I know next to nothing about politics, but maybe if the media had spent more time on the overall pleasant behavior and reasonableness of Bernie Sanders or John Kasich, we might have ourselves some better options come November. (Or had they given ANY time to Jill Stein, we might one day have a viable third party candidate). Sansa Stark understood this—that sometimes the best way to shut down villains is to ignore and forget them. “Your words will disappear. Your house will disappear. Your name will disappear. All memory of you will disappear.” Whimper, whimper, Ramsay. The other lesson learned from these two clowns (referring to Ramsay and Chad) is this: there’s baby-bird fragile, and PreciousMoments-porcelain-figurine fragile, and then there’s MALE EGO fragile. Oh, the male ego!!! Can women have huge, fragile, egos? Of course. But I must credit its invention and infamy entirely to the menfolk. I will wrap up here with a single note of caution: beware the ego, for it might just be your downfall. This was certainly the case for Ramsay, and the case for Chad, and—god willing—it will also

Sansa idiShe ocy. participates in contrived date after contrived date, not with the blindness of someone too dumb to realize that this is all ridiculous, but with the good sportswomanship of someone who figures she might as well have fun while she’s at it. And, she knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to state that explicitly. She wants to find her soulmate, get engaged, get married, and live her happily ever after. As she said in the pilot, “I want a love I can count on.” Fairytales, soul mates, and quick engagements aside, I personally am also thoroughly down with “finding a love I can count on.” Does she sound a little old fashioned and a little southern and a little naive, demanding all of this? Perhaps. But in an era where the cool girl pervades, where being okay with casual sex and noncommittal dates and bar pickups and feeling the pressure to be SO DAMN CHILL is expected, JoJo’s desires are refreshingly original. You know what you want and you get that, girl. She’s also not afraid to ask the hard questions, even to the guys she’s clearly super into. (When a number of the men tell her that frontrunner Jordan Rogers comes off as toocool-for-school and entitled, she straight up asks him, “What about the way you act would make them say this?”) Almost her first question on each date is “tell me about your last relationship.” She wants to get the hard stuff right out on the table—Can they handle commitment? Have they cheated? Do they speak honestly and kindly of their exes? Are they ready for what she’s ready for? She doesn’t back down when they show discomfort. Sorry, boys, the lady wants to know! Her probing frankness is not only practical but intelligent. And in addition to all of this, she masterfully manages a houseful of egos and testosterone (tell me this isn’t just as hard as commanding an army), calls people on their shit, stands by her decisions, and is willing to show both toughness and vulnerability, all while coming across as genuine. And if you can seem genuine with fake boobs, false eyelashes, a spray tan, and hair extensions, you have truly accomplished the impossible. Now on to the JoJo of the North, aka Jon

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s I write this, I am in my pajamas at a computer in a house in Denmark. I am trying to finish this article on time, but I keep hitting keys like æ and €. Anyway, back home in America it is blockbuster movie season. It all started in June of 1975 with the release of a young Steven Spielberg´s ”Jaws”. In a new strategy, the studio emphasized a wide release and a memorable movie poster: a woman swimming in the ocean, oblivious to the great white shark right below her. ”Don´t go in the water.” (My brother Rolf, to whom who you´ve been introduced in previous articles, begged to see it. He was 10, and clearly old enough to handle it. Nope. Nightmares for weeks.) Well, ever since that hugely successful gamble, summer means blockbuster in Hollywood. Gone are the winter holidays, with their Oscar-baiting biopics and dramas. On a rainy or epically hot summer day, audiences want entertainment: big names, big budgets, big effects, big screens and lately, big sequels. When last I checked, I think I counted no less than 12 sequels and 2 remakes set for summer releases. So naturally, I told my editor I needed to research blockbusters in London. In the international city of 8 million or so, the evidence of American studios and production companies were found everywhere: in the corners of central London’s meandering walkways and neighborhoods, in subway stations, on sidewalks and in the squares. I ran into the buildings that house 21st Century Fox in Soho, and not far away I saw Universal Studios. Advertisements were everywhere, from the living-room sized poster ad-

vertising Gods of Egypt (The Time Out London review: ”Don’t see it. It really sphinx.) to a languidly reposed Deadpool suggestively beckoning us on the outsides of nearly every red double-decker bus. Near Buckhingham Palace, the window display of the incredibly posh Fortnum & Mason was devoted to the new Alice Through the Looking Glass.

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Four plate glass windows were adorned with gilt writing, mad tea parties, a video screen disguised as a magic mirror, and a giant swinging pendulum. Well, serendipitous encounters are all well and good, but since I was on a work trip (ahem), we knew at some point we would have to dig into our expense account pocket for a day trip to Leaves-

den, home to Warner Brothers Studios. There we were to participate in a day of research and critical engagement with the ripe collection of primary documents and objects in the ”The Making of Harry Potter” backlot tour. I honestly have avoided this kind of thing, as I feared it would be one of those tours where a guide leads your every move through rooms filled

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with objects meant to lull you into thinking you’ve seen the wizarding behind the curtain, but without ever revealing anything. I was pleasantly surprised that stepping through the actual doors to Hogwarts ushered us into fascinating room after room filled with actual sets, props, costumes, statues, and green screens used in the eight Harry Potter films. We watched interviews with directors, producers, actors, and read manuscripts and notes from the designers and writers. We interacted with the remote control mechanics that moved creatures like Buckbeak the Griffin and washed dishes in the Weasley home. We climbed onto the Knight Bus and peered into Harry´s room in the Cupboard-under-the-stairs, 4 Privet Drive. Clearly, this was a blockbuster the English are proud of, and rightly so, and I give credit to Warner Brothers for creating an experience that felt like an invitation to really take a look at how the 4000 people that made the Harry Potter films do their jobs. Really friggin’ cool jobs, but jobs nevertheless. Now, on this trip, we are supremely lucky to have Megan joining our family. As our resident child whisperer and research assistant, she has recently completed her freshman year at Gustavus and is on her way to a degree in communication and media. I asked her to submit her findings: “As every Potterhead and movie geek knows, Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts were brought to life in eight truly magical movies. Although the journey from London to Leavesden was not easy (it took two hours, two train rides, a bus, and part of my sanity), it was worth the trek. Even for those visitors who were clearly not obsessed with JK Rowling’s wizarding world, the incredible amount of detail, creativity, and passion that went into constructing all of the props, costumes, concept art, sets, visual effects, and music was enough to make any muggle’s jaws drop and set imaginations ‘incendio’. Ultimately, the best part of the tour was not stepping aboard the Hogwarts Express or having a picture taken on a Nimbus 2000, but coming to appreciate how over 4,000 actors, musicians, make-up artists, designers, technicians, writers, etc. dedicated ten years of their lives to these films.” Clearly, Miss Megan enjoyed her time. Having taken a look at the work of the ”crew”, we knew we also needed to meet someone who has been a part of the ”cast”. Since we only aim high here at SoMinn

Scene, we decided to just go right for a bonafide acting legend – Sir Ian McKellen. At Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, we attended the 4th annual Flower Show, where Sir Ian was in attendance to kick things off. Apparently, someone called in a favor, because he admitted he was no gardener, but did enjoy the pots on his patio. Again, I step aside to Megan here, mostly because she’s actually READ the entire Hobbit/Lord of the Rings series, and couldn’t stop smiling the morning we met our knighted actor of note: “The stage and screen icon gave a brief synopsis of his career, explaining his journey from being a boy in Wigan to Shakespearean actor to Gandalf. In doing so, he also offered some wisdom on living a long life and showing your true colors. Afterwards, he graciously answered questions, took pictures and signed autographs. Overall, it was an inspiring reminder Sir Ian McKellan. of how dedication, perseverance, and imagination is all you need to create your own ticket to Middle Earth, Hogwarts, or where ever else your dreams will take you.” I should also mention that Megan is a sweetheart…and young. And not bitter. (Editor’s Note: Megan if you want to make some extra money writing for SouthernMinn Scene while you’re matriculating at Gustavus, get in touch with me. Kate has my number.) We were thrilled to meet Sir Ian, but were probably more thrilled that we were

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not overwhelmed by throngs of screaming ”red carpet bugs”, shoving and pushing and demanding a pjece of flesh from their favorite celebrity. The queue to see him was orderly, silent, and gracious, and everyone seemed to simply want to say hello. He was clearly exhausted from a current tour, but how bloody English it all was: white lawn chairs, white tents, him in a white suit, hat and purple silk scarf, and gentle rain, and champagne. We did take some time to talk to the ”person on the street” about movies and Hollywood and whatnot. In general, it seemed that although people were aware of new movies, most of the city seemed more concerned about the world soccer cup or the Brexit vote. Finally, we did go to a movie in London, but it wasn’t a blockbuster. My girls wanted to see When Marnie was There, a lovely little Studio Ghibli film about grief and family. The theater was your basic multi-plex with acne-faced ticket takers, a harried young manager, overpriced candy, beverages and

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ulianna Skluzacek is great at what she does and she knows it. Hey, you get to be self-assured if you are celebrating your 100th production. That is a pretty big number, but it only reflects the number of plays Skluzacek has directed. We’ve merely grazed the surface of how involved she is in theatre. As the founding Artistic Director of the Merlin Players, a local theatre company, Julianna has become famous for her passion and expertise— the kind that is required for someone to become a theatre director. She is the type of person that brings a play to life and transfers energy between cast and audience. She knows what she wants and she knows how to get it. “I started directing in my late twenties and loved it,” she said. “As I tell people, I am the oldest girl and middle child; I am bossy. So being a director just worked. I knew I was good, and I knew how to bring what I wanted out of an actor, but I wanted to know more about what to ask for.” She returned to the University of Minnesota to obtain her directing degree. She had a decision to make upon graduating on what to do and where to go with her skill. Female directors were not commonplace when she first started out and knowing she was a big fish in a little pond, it was in 1993 when her and 12 others formed the Merlin Players. Their first play ever being in 1995 with Driving Miss Daisy. The group now performs at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault where they produce four plays each year. To describe Julianna would be to say she is someone who has the ability to make everyone stand on their tiptoes, on the edge of what they think they can and cannot do, and then

prompts them right over that threshold. It is these proud moments that Julianna relishes most. “To have someone do something they never knew they were capable of doing, I find very rewarding,” Julianna described. “Right now, we are performing 1776 and Pete Connors, who used to be the Mayor, is in his very first show and he is having a wonderful time. I love to watch that. To be a part of the family and feeling in the cast is what the whole process is about. And when we have the cast truly feeling it, it is really obvious on stage.” We should recognize the importance of theatre in a community and the significance of a live performance. It offers an experience that you just can’t get from a movie, television or a set of headphones. It heightens and intensifies the feeling of what you are watching, whether it is a play or a live musical performance. It both entertains and educates. Julianna says the thing that actors on a real stage do best is they dare to live their lives in front of other people and by doing so, other people experience what the actor is going through. It’s magical. It is difficult for someone who has done so much and developed so many relationships to pinpoint the most proud moment of her career. But, a fulfilling occasion of her profession was on the set of The Laramie Project. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard was brutally attacked and tied to a fence outside of Laramie, Wyoming. The incident remains one of the most known hate crimes in American history and sparked an activist movement. A play was written and the Merlin Players would perform it in 2002. “We performed that play with a fairly large cast including students from Shattuck St. Mary’s,” she said. “We then cut it down to one hour so we could be a part of the One-Act Play Festival and we placed second. The Human Rights Commission in Owatonna hired us. We did it for the entire Mayo Clinic in Rochester. We did it for the high school in St. Louis Park. We did it for a conference on LGBT education. We toured it. It was near to all of our hearts.”

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Julianna continued with a very interesting piece of this production that made it even more distinctive and compelling than it already was. “What most people don’t know is that Logan, Matthew Shepard’s brother, was a student at Shattuck at the time of the murder. The media never found out because the school wrapped itself around Logan. Henry Doyle, who is an Episcopal Priest and was in Laramie, is a dear friend of the Shepard family. Henry was the man who woke Logan up at Shattuck to tell him Matt had died. And Henry, he was in our show. Matthew and Logan’s mother, Judy, came a week after we finished the show at Shattuck. After speaking with her and being in the play with Henry Doyle, I felt like I knew Matthew. That show became close to all of us. My daughter even wrote all of the music.” How amazing is that? Cody Jensen, an actor who has worked under Julianna, defined her in three words: driven, committed and creative. These characteristics were presented as we shared a lunch hour at Mizuki Fusion. She loved to talk about it. She is conflicted on questions that involve favorite moments. She is genuine. If you are interested in working next to her, Julianna emphasized how much she adores the internship program with the theatre company and the rapports developed from it. For the program, you contribute to at least three aspects of the show such as technical, lights, sounds, costumes or an actual performance. “When we first started out, we had a young woman from England who was one of our interns,” she said. “She was back for her high school reunion at Shattuck St. Mary’s and she came to 1776. She came to my 100th show. It was amazing to see that circle.” Julianna has created more than just circles—she has established a dynasty in the local theatre scene. Autumn Van Ravenhorst is a staff writer and columnist for SouthernMinn Scene. If you live in the Owatonna area, she’d also be happy to sell you an ad in this wonderful magazine. Drop her a line at AVanRavenhorst@owatonna.com

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THE Minnesota Vikings Training Camp - July 29 – August 7 Minnesota State University, Mankato Okay sports fans, you can come out now. It’s been a rough few months since Blair Walsh missed that *CHIP SHOT* kick against the Seahawks in the playoffs. Since then, we’ve seen the Wild underachieve their way into and out of the first round of the playoffs, the Timberwolves start to make some rumbles but still finish with exactly 29 wins. Meanwhile, the Gopher basketball team – I just can’t even discuss that, unless you want to talk about the Twins, in which case I’ll gladly talk about the Gophers. There hasn’t been much to cheer about, but there has been a slow rumble, a not-so-quiet buzz that maybe, just maybe, despite the heartbreaking end to last season, the Minnesota Vikings are on the rise. First, we’re all anticipating the opening of the brand new, state-of-the-art US Bank Stadium. Then there’s the matter of the coaching staff, which may well be A d d y o u r e v e nt f o r FREE to the TIMELINE calendar. GO TO w w w. s o u t h ern minn . c o mm / s c ene / c a len d a r & C l i c k + A d d a n E v ent

WEEK of JULY 15-23: Austin’s 3rd Annual Clean Water Festival: 15-Jul, 8:30 AM, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st Street Northeast, Austin, Free. Celebrate the importance of clean water with this family-fun event filled with a variety of hands-on, entertaining, and educational events and activities. For more information, call 507-437-7519 or go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org. Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot: 16-Jul, 8:00 AM, Cedar River Archery Club, 570th Ave, Austin, Call 507-438-7619 for information.. Come out for and get involved in this family-friendly sport! For more information, call 507-438-7619. Beat the Heat Week: 15-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Stop in to get a break from the sun! We’re cooling off at the Museum this week with a Friday morning sing along at 11am. No sunscreen required! Electirying Minnesota: 15-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 15-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public

grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness.

great selection of vehicles to view, live DJ, and more!

Sidewalk Sale: 15-Jul, 10:00 AM, Charter House, 211 2nd Street NW, Rochester, Free. The public is invited to attend Charter House’s 28th annual Sidewalk Sale! Find furniture, books, clothing, home goods, and much more. All proceeds will be donated to the Reading Center, Womans Shelter, Dorothy Day House, and Family Service Rochester.

Historic Faribault Pub Crawl: 15-Jul, 6:30 PM, Historic Hutchinson House B&B, 305 2nd Street NW, Faribault, Free. Faribault Historic Pub Crawl Series will be held on Friday nights, June 17, July 1 and July 22, at 6:00 pm. (Private tour dates available upon request.) Were bringing people who love history together with B&Bs (beer & bars) . . . its a new way to appreciate both. Join us on an enjoyable stroll through Faribaults Original Town Neighborhood, featuring a variety of homes dating back to the 1860s. Well make several stops along the way including Grampa Als, one of the longestoperating bars retaining its original liquor license issued after the repeal of the Volstead Act. We will also visit F-Town Brewing Co., one of Minnesota’s newest breweries, as well several other stops in Faribault’s Historic Downtown District. Each venue we visit has a history and a story and we hope to highlight those stories over a few pints. Overnight stay required at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B. Drinks not included.

Tuey Wilson, Comic Stunt Juggler: 15-Jul, 10:30 AM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Its Faribaults own amazing Tuey the juggler. From classic juggling stunts to brand-new tricks, Tueys show is not to be missed. Come laugh, gasp, and cheer on this Guinness Book of World Records Holder and longtime library favorite. 507-384-3291 Story Time: 15-Jul, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. Tuey Wilson, Comic Stunt Juggler: 15Jul, 1:30 PM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Its Faribaults own amazing Tuey the juggler. From classic juggling stunts to brand-new tricks, Tueys show is not to be missed. Come laugh, gasp, and cheer on this Guinness Book of World Records Holder and longtime library favorite. Summer Free Friday Concerts!: 15-Jul, 5:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. The Rochester Civic Theatre is delighted to announce the return of its Summer @ The Civic Patio Concert Series. On select Friday nights in June and July, enjoy free live music and fresh food available for purchase. Bands will play from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and again from 9:00 to 10:00 pm. Food will be available from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the Patio Bar will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. We welcome the following acts to our Patio Stage this summer: June 10 LP & the 45s June 17 Swing Street June 24 - The Gopher Tones July 15 Booksie & The Pages and The Shift July 22 Dianna Parks July 29 LP & the 45s All ages are welcome. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes -- and we’ll see you @ The Civic! Please visit our website for more information: www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Faribault Car Cruise Night: 15-Jul, 6:00 PM, Downtown Faribault, Minnesota, 128 Central Avenue, Faribault, Free. Join in the fun of the Faribault Car Cruise Night with a

Eyota Days: 15-Jul, 7:00 PM, In City of Eyota, 38 South Front St. SW., Eyota, Free. A week long celebration with something for everyone. Tuesday July 12: Farmers Market and Crusin Tuesday Burger Night Wednesday July 13: Church Night, Track Events, and Home Run Derby Thursday July 14: Bean Bag Tournament, Family Bingo, & Movie Night Friday July 15: Family Fun Night, 5K, Citzen of the Year Announcement, and live music Saturday July 16: Kids Obstacle Run, Softball/Volleyball/Frisbee Golf/Basketball Tournaments, Grand Parade, Chicken Feed, Street Market, Twins Youth Baseball Camp and 10$ Street Dance w/ Diesel Drive Sunday July 17: Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, Car Show and Bean Bag Tournament. Movies in the Park: 15-Jul, 7:00 PM, Owatonna Central Park, Park Square, Owatonna, Free. Join us for our Movies in the Park series this summer! Movies will begin at sunset and pre-movie activities will begin an hour before movie time. Concessions will be available.. . 507-282-8629 ‘The 39 Steps’: 15-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick

the most competent since the days of Bud Grant and Jerry Burns. The defense looks like it could be among the class of the league. The offensive line has been bolstered, giving hope that Teddy Bridgewater will have enough time to become a top flight NFL quarterback before he is gutted by an opposing linebacker. The team drafted Laquon Treadwell, a big, strong wide receiver to compliment last year’s breakout player, Stefon Diggs. And finally, Adrian Peterson has all his personal troubles behind him. If he can avoid those ill-timed fumbles this year, the future of our beloved Purple Helmeted Warriors looks very bright indeed. But before we start counting Super Bowl rings and MVP awards, we have to start with training camp. For more than 50 years the Vikings have made the quick jaunt down 169 from their Eden Prairie headquarters to the campus of MSU, Mankato. Beginning July 29th,

accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Rochester Honkers vs. Kalamazoo Growlers: 15-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! 507-282-8481 Grease: 15-Jul, 7:30 PM, Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560A Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, $10-$14. The musical set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School that follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Includes the beloved songs Summer Nights, Greased Lightning and You’re the One That I Want. 507-282-8481 LeRoy Community Pool 5K Run/ Walk Benefit: 15-Jul, 8:00 PM, LeRoy Community Pool 5K Run/Walk Benefit, 406 West Main Street, LeRoy, $25 . 11th Annual Cardinal Man 5K Run/Walk to benefit the LeRoy Community Pool. 8 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016. $25 registration - includes t-shirt & glow sticks. Race Day registration is 7-8 p.m. at the entrance to the LeRoy Community Pool. Pre-registration please contact Elaine at 507-440-0674 or memills@ frontiernet.net. Website: leroypool.weebly. com - Special Events.

Bill and Kate Isles Band: 15-Jul, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $16-$19. Bill and Kate Isles voices were made to be together, as they themselves were, and this perfect pairing in life and music makes them a folk singing-songwriting couple not to be missed. They perform as the Bill and Kate Isles Band with two backing musicians. Frozen (Walt Disney Pictures): 15-Jul, 8:30 PM, Faribault Family Aquatic Center, 15 Division St. W, Faribault, Free. When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman (Josh Gad), harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip. Faribault Farmer’s Market: 16-Jul, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. Stewartville School District Central Playground Build: 16-Jul, 7:30 AM, Central Intermediate School, 301 2nd St SW, Stewartville, Free. Out with the old and in with the new! Stewartville School District has 2 community playground builds coming up this summer and we need your help! Central Intermediate’s playground is to be retired after 18 years of use and new, state-of-the-art playground equipment is being installed at Central and the NEW Bear Cave school. You will have the opportunity to take part in the helping build this history! Join us as we take part in a community build and assemble the playgrounds this summer. Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/W6kCF5XGqfCCGX6G3. 2016 Living History Fair: 16-Jul, 9:00 AM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Drive, Rochester, $8 for adults; ages 6-12 is $5; ages 5 & under is free. A weekend of 1800s interactive events. Bring the whole family for an exciting and educational weekend. Civil War encampments and battle re-enactments, new exhibits in the museum, 1850s and 1860s historic buildings tours and living history, vintage baseball games, demonstrations, vendors. Beat the Heat Week: 16-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Stop in to get a break from

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spectators will be allowed to watch practice, interact with players and enjoy some of the special events the team puts together for their ten days of two-a-days. Even those of us who live and die by the beginning of spring training and the end of the World Series will admit that professional football has long been America’s favorite game. While I will always hold the Twins closest to my heart, I will admit to dreaming about the development of young cornerbacks Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes and how that tandem could help a very good pass defense become ferocious. This is an exciting time to be a Vikings fan, and it all starts in Mankato. Go check it out. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

the sun! We’re cooling off at the Museum this week with a Friday morning sing along at 11am. No sunscreen required! Eyota Days: 16-Jul, 10:00 AM, In City of Eyota, 38 South Front St. SW., Eyota, Free. A week long celebration with something for everyone. Tuesday July 12: Farmers Market and Crusin Tuesday Burger Night Wednesday July 13: Church Night, Track Events, and Home Run Derby Thursday July 14: Bean Bag Tournament, Family Bingo, & Movie Night Friday July 15: Family Fun Night, 5K, Citzen of the Year Announcement, and live music Saturday July 16: Kids Obstacle Run, Softball/Volleyball/Frisbee Golf/Basketball Tournaments, Grand Parade, Chicken Feed, Street Market, Twins Youth Baseball Camp and 10$ Street Dance w/ Diesel Drive Sunday July 17: Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, Car Show and Bean Bag Tournament. Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 16-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 16-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness.

Stories in Stone - An Architectural Tour: 16-Jul, 10:00 AM, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, $10 . Assisi Heights has stories engraved on its walls. But many more anecdotes tell the stories that chronicle the history hidden behind the walls. Come to see some of the architectural features up close, learn about the aesthetic design aspects and a few often overlooked artistic features. Hear stories ‘imbedded’ in these stones to unravel the mystic nature of Assisi Heights. Please wear walking shoes. Registration Required. Discovering Opportunities: A Walk Benefiting The Arc Southeastern MN: 16-Jul, 10:00 AM, East Silver Lake Shelter, 705 E Silver Lake Drive NE, Rochester, Free. Join Opportunity Services for the Discovering Opportunities Walk benefiting The Arc Southeastern MN. The Arc is a nationwide organization that provides services, programs, advocacy, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Opportunity Services will hold a walk to raise money for the Southeastern Chapter on July 16th at East Silver Lake Park. We will be selling t-shirts and hosting a raffle in addition to collecting free-will donations. Light refreshments will be served after our walk around the park. Dont forget to mark your calendar for this fun event! Spruce Up Austin’s Yard and Garden Tour: 16-Jul, 11:00 AM, Multiple locations, Around, Austin, $10 in advance, $12 on the day of event. Enjoy this self-guided tour of privately-owned yards and gardens throughout Austin. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the event, and are available at Berg’s Nursery, Dolan’s Landscape, Hardy Geranium, and SuperFresh Garden Center. For more information, go to www.spruceupaustin.org. 507-282-8629 Tasseldega Nights: 16-Jul, 3:30 PM, Deer Creek Speedway, 25262 Highway 63, Spring Valley, Free. Tasseldega Nights is coming to Deer Creek Speedway on Saturday, July 16. Enjoy a great night of racing, live music, games, prizes, and more - it’s fun for the entire family! FREE admission for everyone courtesy of Minnesotas corn farmers. Gates Open: 3:30pm Hot Laps: 5:30pm Racing Starts: 6:00pm. ‘The 39 Steps’: 16-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps

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tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Rochester Honkers vs. La Crosse Loggers: 16-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! 507-282-8481 Grease: 16-Jul, 7:30 PM, Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560A Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, $10-$14. The musical set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School that follows ten workingclass teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Includes the beloved songs Summer Nights, Greased Lightning and You’re the One That I Want. Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot: 17-Jul, 8:00 AM, Cedar River Archery Club, 570th Ave, Austin, Call 507-438-7619 for information.. Come out for and get involved in this family-friendly sport! For more information, call 507-438-7619. 2016 Living History Fair: 17-Jul, 9:00 AM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Drive, Rochester, $8 for adults; ages 6-12 is $5; ages 5 & under is free. A weekend of 1800s interactive events. Bring the whole family for an exciting and educational weekend. Civil War encampments and battle re-enactments, new exhibits in the museum, 1850s and 1860s historic buildings tours and living history, vintage baseball games, demonstrations, vendors. Eyota Days: 17-Jul, 10:00 AM, In City of Eyota, 38 South Front St. SW., Eyota, Free. A week long celebration with something for everyone. Tuesday July 12: Farmers Market and Crusin Tuesday Burger Night Wednesday July 13: Church Night, Track Events, and Home Run Derby Thursday July 14: Bean Bag Tournament, Family Bingo, & Movie Night Friday July 15: Family Fun Night, 5K, Citzen of the Year Announcement, and live music Saturday July 16: Kids Obstacle Run, Softball/Volleyball/Frisbee Golf/Basketball Tournaments, Grand Parade, Chicken Feed, Street Market, Twins Youth Baseball Camp and 10$ Street Dance w/ Diesel Drive Sunday July 17: Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, Car Show and Bean Bag Tournament. 4th Annual American Legion Post 91 Classic Car Show: 17-Jul, 11:00 AM, American Legion Post 91, 809 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Registration 8 am to 11:30 pm, show noon to 4 pm in the AL parking lot. First 75 registered cars get Dash Plaques. Entry fee $10, $5 for each additional car. Open to the pubic. Expect food, 50’s and 60’s music by DJ, silent auction, raffles, games, bake sale, dunk tank. Entertainment in the Club after the show. For more information, call 507-437-1151 (the American Legion), or 507-319-2762 (Commander Kirk Olson). Beat the Heat Week: 17-Jul, 12:00 PM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Stop in to get a break from the sun! We’re cooling off at the Museum this week with a Friday morning sing along at 11am. No sunscreen required! Grease: 17-Jul, 2:00 PM, Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560A Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, $10-$14. The musical set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School that follows ten workingclass teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal

core values, and love. Includes the beloved songs Summer Nights, Greased Lightning and You’re the One That I Want. Mega Sports and Arts Camp: 18-Jul, 8:30 AM, Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, $25 . Mega Sports and Arts Camp Ages 4 years through grade 6 Sports; Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football and Soccer Arts: Creative Art project, Lego Building project, Intro. to Lego Robotics For more info call Evangel UMC @ 289-4817. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 18-Jul, 1:00 PM, Winthrop Public Library, 302 North Main Street, Winthrop, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for ages 5-13 years old. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 18-Jul, 1:30 PM, Le Center Public Library, 10 West Tyrone Street, Le Center, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 18-Jul, 4:30 PM, Janesville Public Library, 102 West Second Street, Janesville, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. God Wants You Well Bible Study: 18-Jul, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 18-Jul, 6:30 PM, Wells Community Center, 189 2nd Street SE, Wells, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made

song you plan to sing at auditions. Choose a song that is appropriate to the genre of this production. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on July 25, 2016. Performance dates are September 9 through October 2, 2016. If you wish to audition but unable to attend the given dates, contact Director Greg Miller at greg@rochestercivictheatre.org to schedule a possible private audition. Rice County Fair: 19-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, horse show, senior day, beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. Electirying Minnesota: 19-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 19-Jul, 10:30 AM, Springfield Public Library, 120 North Cass Ave, Springfield, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Amazing Hoopsters: 19-Jul, 1:00 PM, Martin County Library, 110 North Park Street, Fairmont, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly show! This performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 19-Jul, 2:00 PM, Gaylord Public Library, 428 Main Avenue, Gaylord, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse

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southernminnscene.com possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for elementary aged kids. 507-282-8481 Auditions for ‘Rock of Ages’: 18-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. The Rochester Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its 2016 production of Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo, on Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Featuring the music of Bon Jovi, Journey, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, and most of the biggest bands of the decade, Rock of Ages is a big hair era musical about life, love, dreams, and rock & roll. An immediate hit, the original Broadway production ran from 2009-2015 and spawned successful tours worldwide, as well as the movie versionstarring Tom Cruise, Julianna Hough, and Alex Baldwin. We are looking for 7 male actors to portray characters ages 20’s 50s, and 10 female actors to portray characters ages 20’s - 40’s. Please come prepared to sing and dance. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring sheet music for the

des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 19-Jul, 3:00 PM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for elementary age kids. 507-282-8481 The Amazing Hoopsters: 19-Jul, 4:00 PM, Sherburn Theater, 116 North Main Street, Sherburn, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly show! This performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 19-Jul, 6:30 PM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the

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voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for adults. Auditions for ‘Rock of Ages’: 19-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. The Rochester Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its 2016 production of Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo, on Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Featuring the music of Bon Jovi, Journey, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, and most of the biggest bands of the decade, Rock of Ages is a big hair era musical about life, love, dreams, and rock & roll. An immediate hit, the original Broadway production ran from 2009-2015 and spawned successful tours worldwide, as well as the movie versionstarring Tom Cruise, Julianna Hough, and Alex Baldwin. We are looking for 7 male actors to portray characters ages 20’s 50s, and 10 female actors to portray characters ages 20’s - 40’s. Please come prepared to sing and dance. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring sheet music for the song you plan to sing at auditions. Choose a song that is appropriate to the genre of this production. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on July 25, 2016. Performance dates are September 9 through October 2, 2016. If you wish to audition but unable to attend the given dates, contact Director Greg Miller at greg@rochestercivictheatre.org to schedule a possible private audition. Rice County Fair: 20-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, horse show, senior day, beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. Teddy Bear Tour: 20-Jul, 9:00 AM, Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, $4 per family for members, $6 per family for non-members. For kids ages 2 to 12 (with their teddy bears and parents) are invited on a child-centered tour to experience the Home as a child in the early 1900’s would. Cost for tour and treat: HHH members, $4 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person; for non-members, $6 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person. Reservations required - group size limited. For reservations or more information, call 507-433-4243. Teddy Bear Tour: 20-Jul, 9:45 AM, Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, $4 per family for members, $6 per family for non-members. For kids ages 2 to 12 (with their teddy bears and parents) are invited on a child-centered tour to experience the Home as a child in the early 1900’s would. Cost for tour and treat: HHH members, $4 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person; for non-members, $6 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person. Reservations required - group size limited. For reservations or more information, call 507-433-4243. Electirying Minnesota: 20-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Caregiver Support Group: 20-Jul, 10:00 AM, Elder Network Northgate Shopping Center, 1130 1/2 7th Street NW, Suite 205, Rochester, Free. If you are caring for an older family member, friend or neighbor, heres an opportunity to meet with other caregivers to exchange helpful tips, give and receive support and learn about new resources. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 20-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness.

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7:30 p.m., August 1 Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato Ladies and gentlemen, the circus is coming to town. And not just any circus, mind you, but the Psycho Circus; the Hottest Circus in the World. You wanted the best, you got the best. Look out Mankato. Here comes KISS. Forty-two years after they first strutted out of New York City, painted like a gang of ghoulish clowns to rock your nighttime world, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are going as strong as ever. Even if they weren’t, their legacy would be safely intact. This is the band that helped to move the modern day arena rock show into the 21st Century. Along with their garish makeup and over-the-top stage costumes, they were the first to use custom made stages and props and among the first to use pyro-technics. A KISS show was, and always has been as much about the spectacle and decadence of rock & roll as it has been about the music. They also were the first band to really cash in on their notoriety, licensing their images for everything from action figure dolls to blackjack tables to caskets (yes, you can buried in a specially made KISS coffin). Sometimes it’s fun to go to a KISS concert just to check out the merchandise stands. These days the band is touring in the afterglow of their 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The reunion with the original lineup lasted long enough to jolt the band’s career back to life, but due to health concerns and “creative” (financial) differences, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley are once again clean faced solo artists. But the show remains. The drum riser still lifts thirty feet into the air. Simmons still spits blood and breaths fire. The makeup is in place. The leather-and-spandex costumes are still there. Stanley and Simmons may both be approaching 70, but it’s still 1976 on their stage. This is a rare opportunity to see the God of Thunder and Rock & Roll do his thing and watch the Starchild charm the pants of women half his age. On August 1, KISS rolls into Mankato Rock City. There won’t be a parade, but you’ve never seen anything quite like the circus that KISS brings with them. Don’t be afraid. They don’t bite. At least not anymore. I think. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

The Magic of Mike Prestby: 20-Jul, 10:00 AM, Wells Public Library, 54 First Street SE, Wells, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 20-Jul, 1:00 PM, Janesville Public Library, 102 West Second Street, Janesville, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for elementary age kids. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 20-Jul, 2:00 PM, Waldorf Community Center, 119 South Main Street, Waldorf, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series: 20-Jul, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables

are provided but bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Pop, water and ice cream are sold. You may bring your own refreshments including beer and wine. Visit our website or find us on Facebook. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 20-Jul, 5:30 PM, Elysian Public Library, 202 East Main Street, Elysian, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for kids grades 3rd through 6th. 507-282-8629 The Magic of Mike Prestby: 20-Jul, 6:00 PM, Lewisville Public Library, 129 Lewis Street, Lewisville, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Karaoke: 20-Jul, 6:30 PM, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. From 6:30 - 10:30 PM every Wednesday! 2016 World Music Series: Krar Collective: 20-Jul, 7:00 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, Free. Krar Collective serves up a colorful feast of mind-blowing Ethiopian grooves, performing a contemporary take on traditional music from Ethiopia. The traditional acoustic krar lyre is associated with the azmari minstrel tradition; it is accompanied just by traditional

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kebero drums and fronted by the stunning vocals. With songs that journey from gently, rippling acoustic numbers to truly rabblerousing, this music will move your soul and rock your feet. FREE PROGRAM. For more information, call 507-434-0934. Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Support Group: 20-Jul, 7:00 PM, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., Saint Louis Park, Free. People living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases are invited to attend this free community support group. Offered by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM). Group meets in the Community Room at St. Louis Park City Hall on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact LFM Director of Education Sandy Parnell at 952-746-5151, ext. 105 or sparnell@ lupusmn.org or visit LupusMN.org. Rice County Fair: 21-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, horse show, senior day, beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. Summer Retreat Week: 21-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Get away for a mini retreat this week at the Museum. We will be

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Ink and Water: Sailor’s Tattoos - August 5 – December 4 Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona I’ve been saying for months now that the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is probably the coolest museum in Minnesota (and I’m late to the party because they’ve been open for ten years). But if I needed further proof to support my position, I would have to look no further than the exhibit opening on August 5th (the opening reception is the 4th) entitled simply Ink and Water: Sailor’s Tattoos. Jon Swanson, the MMAM Curator and Facility Manager, wants me to be very clear here – this is not an exhibit telling the entire story of tattoos. This is just focusing on how American sailors tattoo traditions began and how it affected greater American culture over the years. But, man, within those confines, he has one great story to tell and an amazing exhibition. The items here will date back to the late 19th Century through World War II. Among having a music therapist come in on Friday at 11am to relax us with the soothing sounds of music. This is a worry free week for sure! Electirying Minnesota: 21-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 21-Jul, 11:00 AM, Waterville Public Library, 210 E Paquin Street, Waterville, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 21-Jul, 3:00 PM, New Richland Public Library, 129 South Broadway, New Richland, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Summer Garden Tour: 21-Jul, 3:30 PM, RCTC Heintz Center SMART Gardens, 1926 College View Road East., Rochester, $15 . The Annual Garden Tour will showcase 5 lush private gardens and the water feature of the 2016 ‘Healing Waters’ recipient (Join the Journey - breast cancer). Musicians and artists enhance the aesthetics of the privater gardens. Enjoy demonstrations at the SMART Gardens as you explore and start your selfguided tour. Tickets $15.00 per person - 18 and under free. Private Gardens open 4:00 PM to dusk. Rain or shine! Parking available in west and east lots of Heintz Center. Bring a non-perishable food item, paper product or cleaning item to help restock supply for the LINK program (at-risk and homeless youth). More information at: www.rgfc.org. 651-388-8700 Parkside Art Gallery: 21-Jul, 4:30 PM, Charter House, 211 2nd Street NW, Rochester, Free. The public is invited to attend Charter House’s sixth art exhibit opening in the Parkside Art Gallery featuring artist Deb Carson, world-renowned horse photographer. Refreshments will be provided along with live music by e-Cello!

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NOW ONLINE:www.RockOutToKnockOutNF. com. Concerts in the Park: 21-Jul, 7:00 PM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Owatonna Community Band Owatonna has one of our regions top community bands. The ensemble, formed in 1979, has been able to attract many area music teachers as players. Music is many of the top pieces in the concert band repertoire. Sponsored by Jane Voit, Roy & Bobbi Anderson, American Legion Post 43. Hairspray: 21-Jul, 7:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! 507-282-8481 Rice County Fair: 22-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, horse show, senior day,

the items Swanson has assembled is a collection of pieces belonging to August “Cap” Coleman, considered the father of American Tattooing. Swanson has some of his original artwork, some of the original “flash” from his tattoo parlors in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia (“Flash” is the word for the design ideas hanging on the walls of tattoo parlors), and his original tattoo gun. The exhibit will explore both the history of tattooed sailors and the meaning behind many of their tattoos. It turns out they were used to identify where that sailor had been. Those images weren’t just chosen by sailors; they were earned. A swallow on a chest meant that person had crossed the Atlantic Ocean. An anchor meant he’d made the round trip. A tiger meant he’s been to Asia. A dragon was earned for going to Japan. It was an identifying language to these guys and

beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. Summer Retreat Week: 22-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Get away for a mini retreat this week at the Museum. We will be having a music therapist come in on Friday at 11am to relax us with the soothing sounds of music. This is a worry free week for sure! Electirying Minnesota: 22-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Dazzling Dave/National Yo-Yo Champion: 22-Jul, 10:00 AM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Dazzling Dave Schulte is a professional yoyo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has circled the globe since 1998, thrilling audiences everywhere with his tricks and

tips, all designed to entertain, educate, and illuminate the beauty of the growing sport of professional yo-yo. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 22-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Story Time: 22-Jul, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. Dazzling Dave/National Yo-Yo Champion: 22-Jul, 1:30 PM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Dazzling Dave Schulte is a professional yoyo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has circled the globe since 1998, thrilling audiences everywhere with his tricks and tips, all designed to entertain, educate, and

was taken incredibly seriously. With the explosion and acceptance of tattoos and tattoo art in the last several years, this show offers a vital and rare experience. We all love our tattoos these days, but we need to respect where they’ve come from and what they mean. This should appeal to both ink enthusiasts and those who don’t quite understand what all the fuss is about. While it doesn’t tell the full history of tattoos, it does give us a glimpse into the practice and should offer greater understanding. Either way, it’s going to be a fun show. It runs through December 4, but don’t put it off. Get down to see it as soon as you can. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

illuminate the beauty of the growing sport of professional yo-yo. The Great Midwest Rib Fest: 22-Jul, 5:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Rib, art and music lovers wont want to miss all the fun when The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns to Mystic Lake July 22 through 24. The outdoor festival will feature some of the nations best rib cookers, The Great Midwest Art Fest and free concertsall part of Hot Summer Fun at Mystic Lake. The event runs Friday, July 22 from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. The Great Midwest Rib Fest will feature ten rib cookers competing for thousands in cash prizes and bragging rights for winning this esteemed event. Professional culinary and media personalities will be judging the same ribs that are served to the public. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite ribs and sauce by casting a ballot for the Best of the Fest peoples choice award. Summer Free Friday Concerts!: 22-Jul, 5:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. The Rochester Civic Theatre is delighted to announce the return of its Summer @ The Civic Patio Concert Series. On select Friday nights in June and July, enjoy free live music and fresh food available for purchase. Bands will play from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and again from 9:00 to

10:00 pm. Food will be available from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the Patio Bar will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. We welcome the following acts to our Patio Stage this summer: June 10 LP & the 45s June 17 Swing Street June 24 - The Gopher Tones July 15 Booksie & The Pages and The Shift July 22 Dianna Parks July 29 LP & the 45s All ages are welcome. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes -- and we’ll see you @ The Civic! Please visit our website for more information: www.RochesterCivicTheatre.org.(952) 445-9000 Chateau Raceway Points Night: 22-Jul, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507-440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com.651-388-8700 ‘The 39 Steps’: 22-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely

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talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Tonic Sol Fa: 22-Jul, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $12-$25. $20Members/$25 Non-Members/$12 Students. The renowned acapella trio, Tonic Sol Fa, returns to the Paradise. With passionate performances, warm stage presence, and a new CD. 507-282-8629 Hairspray: 22-Jul, 7:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! 507-282-8481 Boston: 22-Jul, 8:00 PM, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, 5734 Strugeon Lake Road, Welch, $59-$69. Come on out and listen to some great live music! 507-282-8481 Danny Schmidt: 22-Jul, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $16-$18. Named to the Chicago Tribune’s 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, Texas-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has amassed a cult following for his stunningly poetic, poignant imagery. Schmidt performs with just his voice, acoustic guitar, and acute commentary. Tickets available at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Movies Under the Stars: 22-Jul, 9:00 PM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, $5 for adults (13&Up); Senior Citizens (65+) and children (0-12) are free. Join us for family friendly outdoor movies on the History Center grounds Fridays in the summer. Some pre-movie events will be available; see the individual event page for more information. Films begin at dusk (the exact time will change over the summer, as sundown times change with the season.) As a non-profit these programs are only possible with the support of the community! If you would like to sponsor Movie Under the Stars in

2016, call the History Center of Olmsted County at 282-9447 or e-mail programs@ olmstedhistory.com. Pep It Up 5K Your Way: 23-Jul, 7:00 AM, Hormel Foods, 1 Hormel Place, Austin, $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12; $65 max per family. Games and activities for the whole family following the race, with live music, coupons from Hormel, and more. Register at www.Active.com, key word ‘5K Your Way’. For more information, call 507-433-1804. Rice County Fair: 23-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, horse show, senior day, beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. Faribault Farmer’s Market: 23-Jul, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. Stewartville School District - Bear Cave Intermediate School Playground Build: 23-Jul, 7:30 AM, Bear Cave Intermediate School, Across from Bear Cave Park, Stewartville, Free. Volunteers Needed! The Stewartville School District is looking for volunteers to assist in building a playground at our new Bear Cave Intermediate School (across from Bear Cave Park). No construction experience or tools are required, and refreshments will be provided. Must be 18 years or older to participate. There will be no daycare provided, so please leave children under the age of 18 off-site. Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/W6kCF5XGqfCCGX6G3 or contact the Stewartville Community Education Office at 533-1650. Hosanna’s Pantry: 23-Jul, 9:00 AM, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th St NW, Rochester, Free. Hosanna’s Pantry is a satellite food shelf of Channel One food bank in Rochester. A photo ID is required. Coffee and treats are served while you wait to shop. Summer Retreat Week: 23-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Get away for a mini retreat this week at the Museum. We will be having a music therapist come in on Friday at 11am to relax us with the soothing sounds of music. This is a worry free week for sure! (952) 445-9000 Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 23-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The

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Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. 651-388-8700 Emmett Ramstad: After You: 23-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. SE MN Celiac Support Group: 23-Jul, 10:00 AM, Baldwin Building, 2nd St and 4th Ave SW, 1st Floor, Rochester, Free. Guest speaker, Dr. Joseph Murray, our medical advisor, presenting Celiac Disease, What Have We Learned From Population Based Studies. Guest speaker, Christine Stoen, will share her story about her gluten free business, Mama Stoen’s, www.mamastoens.com. She will also bring samples of her products. Free parking in the Baldwin ramp. All are welcome! For more info on our group: http://sites.google. com/site/semnceliacs/. The Great Midwest Rib Fest: 23-Jul, 11:00 AM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Rib, art and music lovers wont want to miss all the fun when The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns to Mystic Lake July 22 through 24. The outdoor festival will feature some of the nations best rib cookers, The Great Midwest Art Fest and free concertsall part of Hot Summer Fun at Mystic Lake. The event runs Friday, July 22 from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. The Great Midwest Rib Fest will feature ten rib cookers competing for thousands in cash prizes and bragging rights for winning this esteemed event. Professional culinary and media personalities will be judging the same ribs that are served to the public. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite ribs and sauce by casting a

ballot for the Best of the Fest peoples choice award. 507-282-8629 Bingo: 23-Jul, 1:00 PM, American Legion, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. Bingo 1PM the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Kitchen open at 11:00 serving delicious foods! $1.00 and $2.00 cards. RavensFire CD Release Party: 23-Jul, 3:00 PM, Studio 5, 4481 highway 14 west, Rochester, Free. The RavensFire Band, a Southeast Minnesota Irish Traditional and original music band, has finished recording their first CD and are hosting a release party at Studio 5 in Rochester on July 23 starting at 3:00 PM. Known for their original harmonies and traditional Irish tunes, the RavensFire band has played dozens of local venues and festivals around the area, including the main stage at the Rochester Irish Festival, Rochesterfest and the La Crosse Irish Festival. This spring the band was warmly received on a tour of a half-dozen pubs in Ireland. This summer’s calendar includes performances at Southeast Minnesota festivals, local restaurants, and the Wausau Festival of the Arts.Audiences love RavensFire’s versions of traditional songs like Whisky in the Jar and original pieces like the love song Willow Wood. The CD features both of these songs and many more. A frequent comment from our friends is ‘You guys look like you’re having fun!’ We are, and we want everyone who comes to see RavensFire to join the fun.

Hairspray: 23-Jul, 7:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline, with Cassie and the Bobs: 23-Jul, 8:00 PM, State Theater, 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, $18-$20. Fans of that early Nashville sound wont want to miss Cassie Wiesners powerful portrayal of Patsy Cline, which takes audiences on a trip down memory lane as she sings Crazy, Walkin After Midnight, I Fall To Pieces, and many more of the songs that made Cline famous and admired. Movies in the Park: 23-Jul, 9:00 PM, Central Park, 225 First Ave NW, Rochester, Free. Join us in downtown Rochester select Saturday nights for Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and gather in Central Park located in downtown Rochester for this FREE, fun, and family-friendly outdoor event. Previously known as Movies on the Plaza, Movies in the Park offers the same outdoor movie-going experience with a new park venue and more space.

‘The 39 Steps’: 23-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The Movies in the Park: 23-Jul, 9:00 PM, 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the Central Park, 225 First Ave NW, Rochester, classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps Free. Join us in downtown Rochester select tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with Saturday nights for Movies in the Park. Bring a boring life who meets a woman with a thick your lawn chair or blanket and gather in Cenaccent who says she’s a spy. When he takes tral Park located in downtown Rochester for her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterithis FREE, fun, and family-friendly outdoor ous organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot event. Previously known as Movies on the on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that cliPlaza, Movies in the Park offers the same maxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky outdoor movie-going experience with a new and rambunctious comedy features over park venue and more space. 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed Add your event for by Greg Miller, this production features the FREE to the TIMELINE talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested c a l e n d a r . G O TO for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs w w w. s o u t h ern from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July minn . c o mm / s c ene / 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances c a len d a r & C l i c k + begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance A d d a n E v ent on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org.. Jivin’ Ivan and The Kings of Swing: 23-Jul, 7:30 PM, Signature Bar and Grill, WEEK of JULY 24-30: 201 Central Ave N, Faribault, Free. The dance Rice County Fair: 24-Jul, 7:00 AM, Rice floor is open, the drinks are cold and the food County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, is hot.. so is the band. Get your Swing on Faribault, Free. Grandstand entertainment, with the Kings of Swing. 507-282-8481

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demolition derby, horse show, senior day, beer garden, midway, kids activities and much, much, more! 5:30 pm Flag raising - flag pole area 6:00 pm Larry Jindra, Boogieland Entertainment Sellner Stage 7:00 pm Rice County Fair Queen Coronation Queen 40th Reunion Sellner Stage 10:15 pm Prize Drawings Cannon Stage. The Great Midwest Rib Fest: 24-Jul, 11:00 AM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Rib, art and music lovers wont want to miss all the fun when The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns to Mystic Lake July 22 through 24. The outdoor festival will feature some of the nations best rib cookers, The Great Midwest Art Fest and free concertsall part of Hot Summer Fun at Mystic Lake. The event runs Friday, July 22 from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. The Great Midwest Rib Fest will feature ten rib cookers competing for thousands in cash prizes and bragging rights for winning this esteemed event. Professional culinary and media personalities will be judging the same ribs that are served to the public. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite ribs and sauce by casting a ballot for the Best of the Fest peoples choice award. Summer Retreat Week: 24-Jul, 12:00 PM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. Get away for a mini retreat this week at the Museum. We will be having a music therapist come in on Friday at 11am to relax us with the soothing sounds of music. This is a worry free week for sure! Rochester City Jazz Festival: 24-Jul, 12:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $10 . The Rochester Civic Theatre is delighted to announce its partnership with John Sievers to bring the inaugural Rochester City Jazz Festival to Rochester, on Sunday, July 24, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature live music from The DSievers, Group 47, and The Atlantis Quartet, as well as an open mic Jazz Jam. Grand Rounds Brew Pub will provide a cash bar and fresh food available for purchase during the event. The DSievers will perform on our patio stage at 12:00 pm, followed by the Jazz Jam at 1:00 pm. Group 47 will play on the main stage at 4:30 pm, followed by The Atlantis Quartet at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for the entire day, and may be purchased at the Rochester Civic Theatre Box Office or web page. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.RochesterCivicTheatre.org. The first Rochester City Jazz Festival is produced by John Sievers, Rochester Civic Theatre, and the Rochester Downtown Alliance. (952) 445-9000

Bug Out!: 24-Jul, 3:00 PM, Chester Woods County Park, 8378 Hwy 14E SE, Eyota, Free. Summer is a time of abundance, particularly for insects. Their diversity and beauty is amazing, yet usually overlooked. Join us at 3pm to search the prairie and woods of Chester Woods for as many as we can find. We will see up close dragonflies, butterflies, bugs, beetles, and more. Bring your kids, as this will be an active, fun search that will need their keen eyes and youthful enthusiasm. Check the sign posted at the entry station for the picnic shelter where we will meet Note: Vehicles entering the park are required to display either an annual or daily entrance permit. Audubon Leader: Joel Dunnette. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 25-Jul, 10:00 AM, Le Sueur Public Library, 118 East Ferry Street, Le Sueur, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. God Wants You Well Bible Study: 25-Jul, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965. Time Trader Orientation: 25-Jul, 5:30 PM, Rochester Area Family YMCA, 709 1st Avenue SW, Rochester, Free. We have group orientations the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30p.m. at Rochester Family YMCA. Time Trader is an organized exchange network through which members earn Time Credits (TC) for time spent helping other members. One hour of service earns one TC. With TC, members can buy services they want or need. For example, if you give one hour of childcare, you can receive one hour of painting, accounting, transportation assistance, or a piano lesson, and the list goes on. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 25-Jul, 1:00 PM, Waseca Public Library, 408 North State Street, Waseca, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Electirying Minnesota: 26-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday

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Electirying Minnesota: 27-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 27-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 27-Jul, 10:30 AM, North Mankato Taylor Library, 1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 27-Jul, 2:00 PM, Henderson Public Library, 110 South Sixth Street, Henderson, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. (5070 345-5120 Tour With The Masters Garden Tour: 27-Jul, 4:00 PM, RCTC Heintz Center SMART Gardens, 1926 College View Road East., Rochester, $5 . Explore 6 gardens in the Rochester area. Featured this year is companion planting, conifers we can plant, food samples and recipes, scavenger hunt for young and old, rain garden, plant sale and growing tips for the garden. Wrist bands may be purchased in advance at Sargents on 2nd starting July 10 or may be purchased at the individual gardens on the day of event. 507-282-8629 Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series: 27-Jul, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables are provided but bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Pop, water and ice cream are sold. You may bring your own refreshments including beer and wine. Visit our website or find us on Facebook. Kids’ Camp Pets: 27-Jul, 6:00 PM, Hope Summit Christian Church, 1315 6th Ave SE, Rochester, Free. What: Join us this July for Kids Camp 2016, the BIGGEST just for kids event of the summer! Kids Camp

is packed with wild and crazy games, cool music, prizes, lots of fun and its FREE! Your kids wont want to miss it! Who: Kids ages 4 through those going into 6th grade Cost: FREE--kids t-shirt included! Where: Hope Summit Christian Church 1315 6th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904 When: July 26-28th, 6:008:15pm Phone Number: 507-288-3293 Website: www.hopesummitchurch.com Register your kids at www.hopesummitchurch.com or register on-site the day of! **There will be no live animals at this event**. Karaoke: 27-Jul, 6:30 PM, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. From 6:30 - 10:30 PM every Wednesday! Rochester Honkers vs. La Crosse Loggers: 27-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Building Friendship Week: 28-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. July 30th is International Day of Friendship! Grab your friends and join us for some fun activities this week. Friday the 29th at 11, we will have an architect visit the Museum and give us a glimpse into the world of building. Saturday the 30th, we will hold kids yoga with Gwen! Be ready for fun times with friends! Electirying Minnesota: 28-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Vintage Band Festival: 28-Jul, 12:00 PM, Northfield, MN, , Northfield, $5 Commemorative Program. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Vintage Band Festival in various locations including Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna and Red Wing. 4 days, 30 bands, 100 concerts. 8th Annual Charlene Gerads Memorial Ladies Pike Poker Night: 28-Jul, 4:30 PM, Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, $30 . Free Roll Tournament Doors open at 4:30 PM, Free-roll tournament at 6:30 PM, Shoot-out tournament format, Texas Hold’em lessons available! $30 Donation goes to the Eagles Cancer Telethon Appetizers and pink poker punch! Cash bar and food available for purchase! Fun for novice and experienced players with fabulous raffle prizes! For more information and to sign up, go to www. ladiespinkpoker.com. To register, fill out the mail-in

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Thursday, July 21

ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT* Reflecting on Our Roots | 2:00-5:00 p.m Arts & Heritage Center | Hilltop Hall FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE* Frozen In Time | 9:00 p.m. TCU Elementary School | Cancelled if Wet or Raining

HOMEMADE WINE COMPETITION Open blind judging, no default winners Entries accepted 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Judging 7:30 p.m. | MACC Office | 206 1st St. S. PARK DANCE IV Play | Variety, Classic Hits to Current 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Memorial Park

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Saturday, July 23

ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT* Reflecting on Our Roots | 12:00-5:00 p.m Arts & Heritage Center | Hilltop Hall AUTHENTIC CZECH DINNER* 5:00 p.m. | American Legion Post #79 $18 | Advance Tickets Only | (507) 364-7779 PIVO (BEER) GARDEN & FOOD STANDS Opens 5:00 p.m. | Memorial Park BIG BLAST INFLATABLES Opens 5:00 p.m. | Memorial Park US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF PRUNE SPITTING 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Park POLKA DANCE OFF 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Park MUSIC IN THE PARK Jumpin’ at the Woodside | Variety 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Park QUEEN’S PAGEANT 7:00 p.m. (Doors open 6:00 p.m.) | TCU Auditorium located at 101 2nd St. NE | Admission Charge

LEGION BREAKFAST* 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. | American Legion Post #79 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT* Begins 8:00 a.m. | ASA Officiated North Side Park TOUR de BUN BIKE CLASSIC 8:00 a.m. | 13, 33 and 50 mile courses Start at Public Works Garage 205 Boulevard Ave. NW CO‐ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 8:00 a.m. | Memorial Park KOLACKY CLASSIC CAR SHOW 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Along 1st St. Historic Downtown Montgomery KOLACKY VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 1st St. N | Near Hilltop Hall KOLACKY CRAFTS 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Display and Sales Memorial Park HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Begins 9:00 a.m. | Memorial Park | (Must Pre-Register) BLACKSMITH MUSEUM* 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 505 1st St. S.

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Sunday, July 24

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT* Continues 8 :00 a.m. | North Side Park KOLACKY CRAFTS 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Display and Sales Memorial Park 37TH KOLACKY DAYS 5K BUN RUN 8:30 a.m. | Starts at TCU Middle School and ends on 1st St. (Main Street) KOLACKY DAYS TWO‐MILE FITNESS WALK 9:30 a.m. | TCU Middle School

KOLACKY DAYS KIDS’ RACE 11:30 a.m. - Ages 10-12 11:45 a.m. - Ages 9 and Under Starts at 1st St. N by Center Stage Dance KOLACKY DAYS GRAND DAY PARADE Noon | Along 1st St. PIVO (BEER) GARDEN & FOOD STANDS Opens Noon | Memorial Park BIG BLAST INFLATABLES Opens 1:00 p.m. | Memorial Park MUSIC IN THE PARK The Czech Lites | Old Time and Variety Music 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Memorial Park LOG CABIN DISPLAY Signs of Montgomery’s Past | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Memorial Park DOMACI CZECH FOLK DANCERS 2:00 p.m. | Memorial Park ST. PAUL CZECH & SLOVAK FOLK DANCERS 2:15 p.m. | Memorial Park TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL 2:30 p.m. | 1 mi. S of town on Hwy. 13 Admission Charge KOLACKY DAYS PROGRAM & KOLACKY EATING CONTEST 3:00 p.m. | Hosted by Tom Goetzinger Memorial Park Stage MUSIC IN THE PARK Downtown Sound | Classic Rock and Country 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Memorial Park KOLACKY DAYS RAFFLE 4:00 p.m. | Memorial Park Stage

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The Big Wu Family Reunion - August 12-13 Camp Maiden Rock West, Morristown Leon Russell. Let’s say that again. Leon Russell. Leon Russell is playing at the Big Wu Family Reunion. Now, those of you still basking in the afterglow of the Selena Gomez show in St. Paul probably don’t know who I’m talking about, but for your weird Uncle Rich, or your friend’s grandma who was at Woodstock, this is a little like Alisha Keyes playing at the Steele County Free Fair. It’s like this: Leon Russell should probably go down as the greatest “side man” in rock history. In a career dating back to the mid-1950’s, Leon has played with Jan & Dean, Gary Lewis, George Harrison, Gram Parsons, Delaney Bramlett, Ringo Starr, Doris Day, Elton John, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, The

The 19th Annual Mankato Rib Fest August 4-7

Vetter Stone Amphitheater, River Front Park, Mankato This is how to grow an event: 1. Find perfect venue 2. Determine perfect price for entry 3. Fill perfect venue with perfect food vendors 4. Put perfect entertainers on the stage of the perfect venue 5. Repeat daily three to four times 6. Do the same thing a year later Generally the result of this time honored system will be the return of everyone who attended your event the previous year, and they’ll all bring friends. You need look no further for proof than the Mankato Rib Fest, which will run August 4-7 this year at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Mankato’s Riverfront Park. At 19 years old, the Rib Fest is going strong and has become one of the most popular events of the year in Mankato. The organizers have found an excellent mix of top quality ribbers and music, combining country stars with classic rockers and local favorites. This year, the Barbecue chefs feeding the throngs are Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ (from Austin, Texas, not Austin, Minnesota), Porky Chicks BBQ (Arkansas), Big Boned BBQ (South Carolina), Chicago BBQ Company (Um…), and the Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ Company ( for real, they have an address in Sydney). If you believe the propaganda, these ribbers, who make their living traveling around the country serving up their special recipes, have approximately 1.23 Billion awards between them. So, there may be an exaggeration or two among them, but if it’s even half that number, you know this is some DAMN good barbecue. And speaking of damn good, the headliners on the Vetter Stone stage this year are Joe Diffie, Bret Michaels, Blues Traveler and The Chris Hawkey Band. I think you all know exactly how good they are, so let me please point out that a ton of the “support” bands are really great, too. Local country heroes Hitchville is playing on Thursday, and former Voice contestant Kat Perkins is on Friday. Either of those acts would be worth the price of admission. Then on Saturday you have this lineup: Mankato’s own Barefoot Winos, Wisconsin Blues & Soul band extraordinaire The Jimmys, The Belfast Cowboys, who are without question the only Van Morrison tribute band that matters, the immortally cool G. Love and Special Sauce and finally the aforementioned Blues Traveler. And then Chris Hawkey on Sunday? It’s the perfect event. Don’t miss it. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

form from the website or register at the door the day of the event. Kids’ Camp Pets: 28-Jul, 6:00 PM, Hope Summit Christian Church, 1315 6th Ave SE, Rochester, Free. What: Join us this July for Kids Camp 2016, the BIGGEST just for kids event of the summer! Kids Camp is packed with wild and crazy games, cool music, prizes, lots of fun and its FREE! Your kids wont want to miss it! Who: Kids ages 4 through those going into 6th grade Cost: FREE--kids t-shirt included! Where: Hope Summit Christian Church 1315 6th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904 When: July 26-28th, 6:00-8:15pm Phone Number: 507-288-3293 Website: www.hopesummitchurch.com Register your kids at www.hopesummitchurch. com or register on-site the day of! **There will be no live animals at this event**. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 28-Jul, 6:30 PM, Elmore Public Library, 302 East Willis Street, Elmore, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for all ages. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Concerts in the Park: 28-Jul, 7:00 PM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Red Bank Reunion Band Red Bank ReUnion Band of Indiana features 19th century musical performances ranging from patriotic to popular to Civil War selections. The group is passionate about making music and committed to sharing history with people. Dressed in period costume, they perform music of the Civil War era using period band arrangements and appropriate instruments. The music arrangements come from the Brass Band Journals of the 1850s. Sponsored by Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. Rochester Honkers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats: 28-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! UP (Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures): 28-Jul, 8:30 PM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl’s worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloonpowered house. Electirying Minnesota: 29-Jul, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the

Byrds, Barbra Streisand, The Beach Boys, The Ventures, Willie Nelson, Badfinger, The Tijuana Brass, Frank Sinatra, The Band, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, B.B. King, Dave Mason, Glen Campbell, The Rolling Stones and maybe most famously he served as the bandleader for Joe Cocker during the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. He’s in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (he wrote “Superstar,” later covered by The Carpenters and Sonic Youth, and “Blues Power,” which was a signature song for Eric Clapton in the 1970’s). His own “A Song for You,” and “Delta Lady” are staples for southern rock and alt. country bands across the world. Russell kind of invented southern rock. He definitely is the guy most responsible for the union of southern rock and gospel

first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 29-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 29-Jul, 10:00 AM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. An all ages, family-friendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. MN Raptor Center/Raptors of Minnesota: 29-Jul, 10:30 AM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. A raptor education specialist will bring three live raptors and a variety of hands-on props and activities making this program a complete educational experience. Story Time: 29-Jul, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. Hormel Institute Open House: 29-Jul, 12:00 PM, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801 16th Ave NE, Austin, Free. Free tour for anyone interested in touring the newly constructed east addition of 20 laboratories and the Ray Live Learning Center. Attendees can park along 16th Avenue Northeast in front of The Hormel Institute or the parking lots on the east or west side of The Hormel Institute, and enter through its main lobby on the west side. For more information, call 507-433-8804. Vintage Band Festival: 29-Jul, 12:00 PM, Northfield, MN, , Northfield, $5 Commemorative Program. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Vintage Band Festival in various locations including Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna and Red Wing. 4 days, 30 bands, 100 concerts. Kids Create Canvas Art: 29-Jul, 1:00 PM, Gaylord Public Library, 332 Main Avenue, Gaylord, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program is for elementary aged students. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. MN Raptor Center/Raptors of Minne-

music (Memphis can wail about that all they want – it was Leon’s piano that did it). He’s in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And he’ll be at the Big Wu Family Reunion. If that’s not good enough for you, consider this: The Big Wu, Minnesota’s favorite jam band, will play both nights – after all it is their party. Also on the bill are Peter Rowan (a legend in his own right), Minnesota guitar hero Dean Magraw, SoMinn jam band stalwarts Useful Jenkins, Frogleg, The Last Revel, Circle of Heat, jazz master Willie Waldman, Kind Country and more than a dozen great acts. Did I mention Leon Russell? – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

sota: 29-Jul, 1:30 PM, Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault, Free. Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. A raptor education specialist will bring three live raptors and a variety of hands-on props and activities making this program a complete educational experience. The Magic of Mike Prestby: 29-Jul, 2:00 PM, Elmore Public Library, 302 East Willis Street, Elmore, Free. An all ages, familyfriendly magic show event! This magic show is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Summer Free Friday Concerts!: 29-Jul, 5:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. The Rochester Civic Theatre is delighted to announce the return of its Summer @ The Civic Patio Concert Series. On select Friday nights in June and July, enjoy free live music and fresh food available for purchase. Bands will play from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and again from 9:00 to 10:00 pm. Food will be available from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the Patio Bar will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. We welcome the following acts to our Patio Stage this summer: June 10 LP & the 45s June 17 Swing Street June 24 - The Gopher Tones July 15 Booksie & The Pages and The Shift July 22 Dianna Parks July 29 LP & the 45s All ages are welcome. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes -- and we’ll see you @ The Civic! Please visit our website for more information: www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Chateau Raceway Points Night: 29-Jul, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507-440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com. 651388-8700 ‘The 39 Steps’: 29-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-2828481 or visit www.RochesterCivicTheatre. org. 507-282-8629 Rochester Honkers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats: 29-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30.

General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! 507-282-8481 Rochester Honkers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats: 29-Jul, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! 507-282-8481 The Little Mermaid: 29-Jul, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11-$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. Hairspray: 29-Jul, 7:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Miracles Happen Festival: 29-Jul, 7:30 PM, Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 Co. Rd. 6 SW, Stewartville, $0-$25. Ticket prices vary for adults, youth, children, families, and groups.. The Miracles Happen

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Festival is the largest family and community celebration in southeastern Minnesota. With great Christian music and fun activities throughout the weekend, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our Saturday night headliner this year is Tenth Avenue North! We will also take time to honor military members and veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Visit www.mhfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Call 507-533-4315 with questions or to book accommodations. Building Friendship Week: 29-Jul, All Day, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. July 30th is International Day of Friendship! Grab your friends and join us for some fun activities this week. Friday the 29th at 11, we will have an architect visit the Museum and give us a glimpse into the world of building. Saturday the 30th, we will hold kids yoga with Gwen! Be ready for fun times with friends! Faribault Farmer’s Market: 30-Jul, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. Riverboat Days: 30-Jul, 7:00 AM, Wabasha, , Wabasha, $1-$10. Admission for dance and children ride and activities. All day event starting with a pancake breakfast, 5k run, children activities, bean bag tournament, volleyball tournament, Duck Derby Race, Grand Parade, music, beer garden and more. Miracles Happen Festival: 30-Jul, 7:30 AM, Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 Co. Rd. 6 SW, Stewartville, $0-$25. Ticket prices vary for adults, youth, children, families, and groups.. The Miracles Happen Festival is the largest family and community celebration in southeastern Minnesota. With great Christian music and fun activities throughout the weekend, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our Saturday night headliner this year is Tenth Avenue North! We will also take time to honor military members and veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Visit www.mhfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Call 507-533-4315 with questions or to book accommodations. Rochester Eco Tri and 5K and 10K Trail Runs: 30-Jul, 8:00 AM, Camp Victory, 58212 403rd Ave, Zumbro Falls, $30-$65. http://www.rochesterecotri. com/. Join us for the Rochester Eco Tri Adventure races on Saturday, July 30th 8:00 am start time. There will be a triathlon consisting of a 4.5 mile kayak on Lake Zumbro, followed by a 7 mile mountain bike and a 3 mile trail run all on Camp Victory trails as well as 5K and 10K trail races. These events are open to everyone regardless of ability and are great for those who just want to be out on the trails and/or the waterrun, walk, or a combination. Every finisher will receive a finisher’s memento and there will be age group and overall awards. All proceeds will go to benefit Camp Victorys scholarship fund, assisting kids to attend camp who otherwise couldnt afford it. More information and registration details can be found http://www.rochesterecotri.com/. Building Friendship Week: 30-Jul, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. July 30th is International Day of Friendship! Grab your friends and join us for some fun activities this week. Friday the 29th at 11, we will have an architect visit the Museum and give us a glimpse into the world of building. Saturday the 30th, we will hold kids yoga with Gwen! Be ready for fun times with friends! (952) 445-9000 Summer Saturdays: 30-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. 651-388-8700 Emmett Ramstad: After You: 30-Jul, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Vintage Band Festival: 30-Jul, 12:00 PM, Northfield, MN, , Northfield, $5 Commemorative Program. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Vintage Band Festival in various locations including Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna and Red Wing. 4 days, 30 bands, 100 concerts. 507-282-8629 The Little Mermaid: 30-Jul, 2:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. Spartanfest Dinner: Honoring 50 Years of Athletics at Mayo High School 1966-2016: 30-Jul, 5:00 PM, Willow Creek Golf Course, 1700 48th Street SW, Rochester, $20 . Honoring 50 Years

of Athletics at Mayo High School 1966-2016. Former athletic directors, former coaches and alumni in this first-ever event to honor those who built the tradition of Mayo High School athletics. This is an incredible opportunity for coaches and players to reunite. There is a golf tournament prior, Noon start time $80.00 cost and it includes the Spartanfest Dinner. 507-282-8481 ‘The 39 Steps’: 30-Jul, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org. Goo Goo Dolls with Special Guests: 30-Jul, 7:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $29-$65. $29, $39, $55 and $65.. See Goo Goo Dolls with special guests Collective Soul and Tribe Society under the stars on the KS95 Stage at the Mystic Amphitheater! Goo Goo Dolls have sold over 10 million albums worldwide and have topped the charts with smash hits like Name and Iris. Tickets are on sale April 16 at 10 a.m. for $29, $39, $55 and $65. Hairspray: 30-Jul, 7:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Joel Zoss: 30-Jul, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $18-$21. Featuring his own millionselling compositions and folk and blues classics by American masters such as Elizabeth Cotten, Lead Belly, and Big Bill Broonzy, Zosss unique fingerpicking style and moving vocals always entertain. Tickets available at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Add your event for FREE to the TIMELINE c a l e n d a r . G O TO w w w. s o u t h ern minn . c o mm / s c ene / c a len d a r & C l i c k + A d d a n E v ent

with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. ‘The 39 Steps’: 31-Jul, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17-$24. Ticket: Adult $24; Senior $19; Student $17. Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present the hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps tells the story of Richard Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called ‘The 39 Steps’ is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This wacky and rambunctious comedy features over 150 characters, all played by an extremely talented cast of only four actors. Directed by Greg Miller, this production features the talents of Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Audrey Rinkoski, and Tommy Rinkoski. Suggested for patrons age 10 and up, The 39 Steps runs from Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 31st. Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance on July 31st starts at 2 p.m. For tickets, please call 507-282-8481 or visit www. RochesterCivicTheatre.org.507-282-8481 Hairspray: 31-Jul, 3:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, $10-$20. The Sheldon Theatre presents a Phoenix Theatre production of Hairspray. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly rock and roll musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Rochester Honkers vs. Mankato MoonDogs: 1-Aug, 12:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! FREE Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School: 1-Aug, 6:15 PM, Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester, Free. FREE

5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester, Free. FREE ‘Ocean Commotion’ Vacation Bible School! For those entering 1st grade - 6th grade. Join us for evenings full of songs, skits, Bible lessons, games, snacks and fun! Register online at https://answersvbs.com/ vbs/CBC-2016/Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester Contact Information: Phone: 507-289-6750 or Email:info@cbcroch.org. UMR Connects: Mn State Parks- Celebrating 125 Years Of Beauty & Adventure: 2-Aug, 7:00 PM, Peace Plaza, 1st Ave SW & 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. Come and enjoy interactive displays, photo exhibits and hands -on activities celebrating the beautiful state parks of Minnesota. Jane & Mary:Ee’s Next Fabulous Adventure: 2-Aug, All Day, Mantorville Farmers and Artisan Market, Riverside Park, Mantorville, Free. Art and craft supplies. Period costumes & accessories. Some ‘raw’ materials. Some re-purposed items. Home decor. ETC. ETC. ETC. Most from the sizeable stashes we have used over the years to create our art. Now you get to sort through it all to find your treasures and inspiration to create your own. Each sale will profile new stuff. For more information, contact us: ejolive@ kmtel.com or lambertmarylee@hotmail.com. Electirying Minnesota: 3-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Kids Create Canvas Art: 3-Aug, 10:00 AM, New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway, New Ulm, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program is for children ages 7 and up. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 3-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Kids Create Canvas Art: 3-Aug, 1:00 PM, New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway, New Ulm, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program is for children ages 7 and up. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert

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WEEK of JULY 31-AUGUST 6: Miracles Happen Festival: 31-Jul, 8:30 AM, Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 Co. Rd. 6 SW, Stewartville, $0-$25. Ticket prices vary for adults, youth, children, families, and groups.. The Miracles Happen Festival is the largest family and community celebration in southeastern Minnesota. With great Christian music and fun activities throughout the weekend, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our Saturday night headliner this year is Tenth Avenue North! We will also take time to honor military members and veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Visit www.mhfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Call 507-533-4315 with questions or to book accommodations. Building Friendship Week: 31-Jul, 12:00 PM, Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester, 1643 N. Broadway, Rochester, $0-$5.50. Museum Admission: $5.50 Ages 1-101; Free Children Under 1. July 30th is International Day of Friendship! Grab your friends and join us for some fun activities this week. Friday the 29th at 11, we will have an architect visit the Museum and give us a glimpse into the world of building. Saturday the 30th, we will hold kids yoga with Gwen! Be ready for fun times with friends! 651-388-8700 Vintage Band Festival: 31-Jul, 12:30 PM, Northfield, MN, , Northfield, $5 Commemorative Program. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Vintage Band Festival in various locations including Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna and Red Wing. 4 days, 30 bands, 100 concerts. Rochester Honkers vs. Eau Claire Express: 31-Jul, 1:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! The Little Mermaid: 31-Jul, 2:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be

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Series: 3-Aug, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables are provided but bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Pop, water and ice cream are sold. You may bring your own refreshments including beer and wine. Visit our website or find us on Facebook. FREE Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School: 3-Aug, 6:15 PM, Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester, Free. FREE ‘Ocean Commotion’ Vacation Bible School! For those entering 1st grade - 6th grade. Join us for evenings full of songs, skits, Bible lessons, games, snacks and fun! Register online at https://answersvbs.com/ vbs/CBC-2016/Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester Contact Information: Phone: 507-289-6750 or Email:info@cbcroch.org. (507) 645-8546 Karaoke: 3-Aug, 6:30 PM, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. From 6:30 - 10:30 PM every Wednesday! Harvey: 3-Aug, 7:30 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $15 adult $10 children ages 12 and under. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org. 507-282-8629 Sundowners Car Club Meeting: 3-Aug, 7:30 PM, Northfield VFW Post 4393, 516 Division Street, Northfield, Free. Founded in 1992, the Sundowners

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Weesner Family Amphitheater, Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley As a card-carrying nerd from Minnesota, I should probably declare Sean Tillmann to be one of my great heroes. The pudgy, bald guy who was born in Marshall and raised in Owatonna is a fearless musician, songwriter and performer, better known to the rest of the world as Har Mar Superstar. It’s not easy to describe his persona. To be sure, he is a master songwriter, working in R&B, pop and a little hip hop. He has the voice of a boy-band leader, the creativity of an underground rock icon and the comedic timing of a Second City veteran. He’s the guy who sounds like Bruno Mars and looks like Jon Lovitz. He’s awesome. Tillmann’s recorded work can slide seamlessly from Motown style soul and R&B to 80’s era synth pop to Rhymesayer’s Car Club is for the car enthusiast that likes special interest vehicles. Whether you own one, are building one, or just dreaming of owning one, this is the club for you. You can find us on Facebook. Prairie Town’s ‘Auto Dilemma’: 3-Aug, 7:30 PM, Plainview Community Presbyterian Church, 505 West Broadway, Plainview, $12 . This family-friendly musical is fun for all ages! The residents of mythical Prairie Town battle over the new automobile craze in the latest Praire Town saga, a creation of local historian and playwright Ron Manzow. Tickets are $12 each available online at www. pctheater.org and in person at Foresight Bank in Plainview. Performances are 7:30 pm each night, August 3-5th at the Plainview Community Presbyterian Church. Mayo Clinic Sibshops: 4-Aug, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $10 . If you know a family who has a child with special needs or health concerns, then Sibshops is for them! Sibshops is a program geared toward supporting siblings who have a brother or sister with a chronic illness, life-long health concern, or disability. The goal of the program is to bring these unique siblings together to express the good and the bad about having a brother or sister with special health concerns, and to have a day that focuses on them! Sibshops is for siblings ages 6-13 years. Participants must register in advance. For more information and to register, please contact Mayo Clinic Child Life at (507) 2554091 or mayosibshop@mayo.edu.

Carv-Fest Woodcarver Festival: 4-Aug, 9:00 AM, Faribault Area Ice Arena, 1816 Second Ave NW, Faribault, $35-$55. Classes are $55 each. Material charge ($5 to $35 average) paid directly to the instructor.. Carv-Fest is brought to you by the Ivan Whillock Family in Faribault, Minnesota. This festival started as an Anniversary Party for the Whillock’s and their carving friends. Over the past 12 years it has grown to be a Midwestern carving favorite .... little bit of carving, little bit of music ... lots of friends! Be sure to register for your classes early ... we have filled 95 to 100% of the openings each year! Electirying Minnesota: 4-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 4-Aug, 10:00 AM, Hanska Public Library, 201 West Broadway, Hanska, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This event is for ages 5 and up. Diversity Council Annual Celebration:

4-Aug, 5:30 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, Free. Enjoy live music and poetry with a diverse crowd and learn about the work of the Diversity Council. Diversity Council Annual Celebration: Many Voices, One Future: 4-Aug, 6:00 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, Free. For more than 25 years, The Diversity Council has served Greater Rochester in promoting equity for all. We have a lot to celebrate, both from this years accomplishments and previous. Join us at Rochester Art Center on the evening of August 4th for a FREE event! Food and drink will be provided. Entertainment will include fantastic local music and poetry. We will also be honoring our dedicated Spark! facilitators as Champions of Diversity. Wed love to see you there! RSVP to info@diversitycouncil. org, 507-282-9951 by August 1st. Free Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School: 4-Aug, 6:15 PM, Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester, Free. FREE ‘Ocean Commotion’ Vacation Bible School! For those entering 1st grade 6th grade. Join us for evenings full of songs, skits, Bible lessons, games, snacks and fun! Register online at https://answersvbs.com/ vbs/CBC-2016/Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester Contact Information: Phone: 507-289-6750 or Email:info@cbcroch.org. Concerts in the Park: 4-Aug, 7:00 PM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault,

quality hip hop. He knows his way around a recording studio and must have an encyclopedic knowledge of post-1955 music. But it’s his live performances that have really put him on the map. From his early days of touring with nothing but a choir robe and a disc-man to his current six-piece touring band, Tillman has played the Har Mar Superstar character to utter perfection. Fitted with what could be best – and most politely – described as a “dad bod,” Tillman’s been known to play entire shows wearing nothing but a pair of jockey briefs and Wayfarers. And in that minimalist outfit, he’s also been known to knock unsuspecting audiences on their asses with his performance. Maybe a better comparison would be Prince crossed with “Weird Al” Yankovich. His new album, Best Summer Ever, has

Free. Bend in the River Big Band Bend in the River is currently one of the Twin Cities top jazz big bands. Included in their big band repertoire are the sounds of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to the best jazz and big band composers of today. The band features two of the cities top jazzers, Chuck Lindenkamp on tenor sax and Bob Hallquist on flugelhorn. Sponsored by Kiwanis, Gary & Kathy Kasten, and Cheryl J. Freund. Pet Parade: 4-Aug, 7:00 PM, Faribault, Minnesota, , Faribault, Free. Pet Parade Theme 2016: Back to the 80s. The Pet Parade is a long standing tradition for Faribault. The event sparks the creativity of community members in the surrounding area and gives their beloved pets an opportunity to strut their stuff! You dont need a pet to join this parade. To be a participating member of the parade, simply consider the theme and prepare accordingly. Participants can choose a category to enter in or gather some friends and build a float. Categories: Costumes, Wagons, Cats, Dogs, Unusual Animals, Farm Animals, Horses, Bikes, Scooter, Rollerblades, Carts, Batterypowered vehicles, Clowns, Unusual Pets, Rabbits and Strollers Parade starts on the corner of 2nd Ave NW and 9th Street NW. Parade follows 2nd Ave. NW and ends at Central Park. To register a float, call 507-334-2064 by August 1, 2016. Rochester Honkers Vs. Battle Creek Bombers: 4-Aug, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult,

$20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Harvey: 4-Aug, 7:30 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $15 adult $10 children ages 12 and under. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org. 507-282-8629 The Little Mermaid: 4-Aug, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11-$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls

been criminally overlooked by national and local critics (this magazine included). There is no reason in this world a song like “Youth Without Love” shouldn’t be this summer’s great anthem. While not quite on the level of fame as his moniker would suggest, Tillmann does have a pretty strong following in the UK. But stateside, even in his home state, he’s still more of a curiosity than a gatecrashing draw. Don’t let his tongue-in-cheek presentation and that little tuft of hair on his forehead fool you – this guy is a legitimate music genius. Go see for yourself. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. 507-282-8629 Prairie Town’s ‘Auto Dilemma’: 4-Aug, 7:30 PM, Plainview Community Presbyterian Church, 505 West Broadway, Plainview, $12 . This family-friendly musical is fun for all ages! The residents of mythical Prairie Town battle over the new automobile craze in the latest Praire Town saga, a creation of local historian and playwright Ron Manzow. Tickets are $12 each available online at www. pctheater.org and in person at Foresight Bank in Plainview. Performances are 7:30 pm each night, August 3-5th at the Plainview Community Presbyterian Church. Carv-Fest Woodcarver Festival: 5-Aug, 9:00 AM, Faribault Area Ice Arena, 1816 Second Ave NW, Faribault, $35-$55. Classes are $55 each. Material charge ($5 to $35 average) paid directly to the instructor.. Carv-Fest is brought to you by the Ivan Whillock Family in Faribault, Minnesota. This festival started as an Anniversary Party for the Whillock’s and their carving friends. Over the past 12 years it has grown to be a Midwestern carving favorite .... little bit of carving, little bit of music ... lots of friends! Be sure to register for your classes early ... we have filled 95 to 100% of the openings each year!

Electirying Minnesota: 5-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 5-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Story Time: 5-Aug, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public.

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32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Days: 5-Aug, 4:00 PM, Lanesboro Arts, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, Free. The annual celebration held the first weekend in August includes a firefighters’ street dance, softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, 5K/1Mile run, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, a public dance at the beer/brat tent, fireworks, plays at the Commonweal Theater, a grand parade and much, much more! Please visit the Lanesboro City Website or like us on Facebook for more details and updates. Thank you for your support and helping us give back to our community. Hope to see you there! Chateau Raceway Points Night: 5-Aug, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507-440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com. Rochester Honkers vs. Battle Creek Bombers (FIREWORKS NIGHT!): 5-Aug, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, familyoriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Rochester Honkers vs. Battle Creek Bombers (FIREWORKS NIGHT!): 5-Aug, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, familyoriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Harvey: 5-Aug, 7:30 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $15 adult $10 children ages 12 and under. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org. The Little Mermaid: 5-Aug, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11-$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. Prairie Town’s ‘Auto Dilemma’: 5-Aug, 7:30 PM, Plainview Community Presbyterian Church, 505 West Broadway, Plainview, $12 . This family-friendly musical is fun for all ages! The residents of mythical Prairie Town battle over the new automobile craze in the latest Praire Town saga, a creation of local historian and playwright Ron Manzow. Tickets are $12 each available online at www. pctheater.org and in person at Foresight Bank in Plainview. Performances are 7:30 pm each night, August 3-5th at the Plainview Community Presbyterian Church. 507-282-8629 Inside Out (Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures: 5-Aug, 8:30 PM, Faribault Family Aquatic Center, 15 Division St. W, Faribault, Free. Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockeyloving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley’s emotions -- led by Joy (Amy Poehler) -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the stress of the move brings Sadness (Phyllis Smith) to the forefront. When Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are Anger, Fear and Disgust. Movies Under the Stars: 5-Aug, 9:00 PM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, $5 for adults (13&Up); Senior Citizens (65+) and children (0-12) are free. Join us for family friendly outdoor movies on the History Center grounds Fridays in the summer. Some pre-movie events will be available; see the individual event page for more information. Films begin at dusk (the exact time will change over the summer, as sundown times change with the season.) As a non-profit these programs are only possible with the support of the community! If you would like to sponsor Movie Under the Stars in 2016, call the History Center of Olmsted

County at 282-9447 or e-mail programs@ olmstedhistory.com. Harvey: 6-Aug, 7:30 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $15 adult $10 children ages 12 and under. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org. Faribault Farmer’s Market: 6-Aug, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. 32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Days: 6-Aug, 8:00 AM, Lanesboro Arts, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, Free. The annual celebration held the first weekend in August includes a firefighters’ street dance, softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, 5K/1Mile run, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, a public dance at the beer/brat tent, fireworks, plays at the Commonweal Theater, a grand parade and much, much more! Please visit the Lanesboro City Website or like us on Facebook for more details and updates. Thank you for your support and helping us give back to our community. Hope to see you there! Carv-Fest Woodcarver Festival: 6-Aug, 9:00 AM, Faribault Area Ice Arena, 1816 Second Ave NW, Faribault, $35-$55. Classes are $55 each. Material charge ($5 to $35 average) paid directly to the instructor.. Carv-Fest is brought to you by the Ivan Whillock Family in Faribault, Minnesota. This festival started as an Anniversary Party for the Whillock’s and their carving friends. Over the past 12 years it has grown to be a Midwestern carving favorite .... little bit of carving, little bit of music ... lots of friends! Be sure to register for your classes early ... we have filled 95 to 100% of the openings each year! Quarry Hill Bird Walk: 6-Aug, 9:00 AM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. Join us on a casual walk through Quarry Hill Park. Bring binoculars if you have them, some are available to borrow from the nature center. Dress for the weather. Families and children are welcome. Stay for any length of time. Walks usually last about one hour. Free and open to the public - no registration required. Audubon Leaders: Terry & Joyce Grier. Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 6-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 6-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Lupus and Autoimmune Diseases Support Group: 6-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Public Library, 101 SE 2nd Street, Rochester, Free. People living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases are invited to attend this free community support group. Offered by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Group meets at the Rochester Public Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10:0011:30 a.m. For more information, contact leader Arianna Thome at 612-730-4698 or visit LupusMN.org. 507-282-8629 The Little Mermaid: 6-Aug, 2:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11-$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. Alison Scott: 6-Aug, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $16-$19. Her riveting ballads and huge voice are redefining

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Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Riverfront Park, Mankato As a writer, you aren’t ever supposed to quote yourself. It’s among the greatest of all unwritten no-no’s. So forgive me, because I’m about to use a line that I used a few weeks ago. I was talking about a band that’s coming through Southern Minnesota and said something to the effect of “This band is the reason they invented classic rock radio.” Well, please, I beg your pardon, but that has never been a truer statement than when talking about Kansas and their song “Carry on Wayward Son.” It is easily one of the most recognizable songs I’ve ever heard, and if you know the song, then it’s already stuck in your head right now. The a Capella opening harmonies singing the chorus, followed by a guitar riff that practically defines 1970’s rock & roll is just too strong a combination to ever forget. When I was much younger, I went to see a Steve Winwood concert. During the pre-show set-up, the guitar tech, while tuning a guitar on stage, played that riff and received the loudest ovation of the evening. People who despise rock & roll love “Carry on Wayward Son.” So guess who’s coming to Mankato at the end of the month? Despite the legacy of songs like “Wayward Son and “Dust in the Wind,” Kansas is a band that has lived in relative obscurity for 35 years. You know the songs, but not one of the guys in the band is a household name. Honestly. Do you know who Kerry Livgren is? How about Robby Steinhardt? Steve Walsh (no, not the quarterback)? Those guys formed the backbone of the

band in their 1970’s heyday. They’ve also had a few other things working against them; the band thrived in that space between classic rock and prog-rock, neither of which sells a ton of downloads or CD’s anymore. They also switched directions in the early 1980’s and moved very close to being a Contemporary Christian act, which also only appeals to a niche market. Also, coming out of Topeka, Kansas, they don’t have the built in fan base of bands like Cheap Trick (Chicago) or Rush (the entire country of Canada), so I guess I wouldn’t expect them to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anytime soon. But, to me, that’s just another endearing quality of this band. It’s not about the fame and glory for them, it’s about the music. This is a re-constituted version of Kansas that rolls into Mankato on August 24, featuring original drummer Phil Ehart, and veteran band members Rich Williams on guitar, Billy Greer on bass and Dave Ragsdale on violin. They are preparing for a string of dates this fall to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic breakthrough album, Leftoverture, so fans of the classic lineup can expect to hear some old favorites. And man, if you only go to hear those two or three songs that everybody in the world knows, the show is still worth the price of admission. The band, and the music, are that good. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

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Rochester Honkers Vs. St. Cloud Rox: 8-Aug, 7:05 PM, Mayo Field, 403 E. Center Street, Rochester, $8-$30. General: $8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Mower County Free Fair: 9-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868. Electirying Minnesota: 9-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Kids Create Canvas Art: 9-Aug, 3:00 PM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 3pm is for elementary aged students, and 6:30pm is for adults. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Kids Create Canvas Art: 9-Aug, 6:30 PM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 3pm is for elementary aged students, and 6:30pm is for adults. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Mower County Free Fair: 10-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

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32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Days: 7-Aug, 8:00 AM, Lanesboro Arts, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, Free. The annual celebration held the first weekend in August includes a firefighters’ street dance, softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, 5K/1Mile run, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, a public dance at the beer/brat tent, fireworks, plays at the Commonweal Theater, a grand parade and much, much more! Please visit the Lanesboro City Website or like us on Facebook for more details and updates. Thank you for your support and helping us give back to our community. Hope to see you there! Dogs Downtown: 7-Aug, 11:00 AM, Peace Plaza, 1st Ave SW, Rochester, Free. Join us on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester on Sunday, August 7, for the second annual Dogs Downtown presented by Clements Subaru! Dogs Downtown is a canine-centric event that will have activities, performances, games, and give a ways for all of our favorite four-legged friends and their humans! The event is FREE and open to the public. Harvey: 7-Aug, 2:00 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $15 adult $10 children ages 12 and under. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

The Little Mermaid: 7-Aug, 2:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $11-$16. Members $15, Non-members $16; Students $11. Presented by the Paradise Community Theater. Music by Alan Mencken, lyrics by Glen Slater and Howard Ashman. Directed by Eric E. Parrish. In this beguiling musical romp, based on the Disney film, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive a free pair of tickets to the show. Based on availability. The Spirit Of The Flute: 7-Aug, 5:00 PM, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, Free. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert listening to the sounds of the flute. Jonny’s music will touch your soul and lift your spirit. It is sure to soothe your day! Jonny Lipford is an award-winning instrumentalist specializing in music produced with bamboo and wood flutes crafted by Native Americans and other cultures. Registration Requested. Tamburitzans: 7-Aug, 7:00 PM, State Theater, 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, $18-$20. America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans is a unique ensemble of talented young folk artists dedicated to the performance and preservation of the music, songs, and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring folk cultures. Each year the Tamburitzans present a new two-hour program that represents the joy of life and beauty of the cultures that it represents. The work is based on the countries and ethnographic regions of Armenia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Romania, and Russia. The troupe combines colorful traditional costumes, authentic instruments, and beautiful voices to create a spectacular evening’s entertainment. Conversations: Living Well With Chronic Conditions: 8-Aug, 2:00 PM, Elder Network Northgate Shopping Center, 1130 1/2 7th Street NW, Suite 205, Rochester, Free. Support group for adults age 55 and older living with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, chronic pain, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, etc. God Wants You Well Bible Study: 8-Aug, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965.

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Corn Dogs. The International Bazaar.The Beer Garden. The Miracle of Birth Center. Bacon. Horse shows. Milkshakes from the Dairy Barn. Parades. The talent contest. Your friends painting hanging in the Fine Arts Center. The Skyride. The Dixie Chicks. Carousel Park. Custard’s Last Stand. The Giant Slide. Craft beer flights. The ring toss. Monty’s Reptile Museum. Sheep before they’ve been sheered and after. The U of M building (no football trophies this year, but still). Pork chops on a stick. Go see a sturgeon at the DNR building. Deluxe fish houses. The DFL and Republican booths during an election year. Bonnie Raitt. The pet center. Cows. Lumberjack contests. O’gara’s at the fair. The Space Tower. Get a new water softener. Root beer. The

Electirying Minnesota: 10-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 10-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they

form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Kids Create Canvas Art: 10-Aug, 2:00 PM, Janesville Public Library, 102 West Second Street, Janesville, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program is for elementary aged students. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series: 10-Aug, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables

River Raft Ride. Sit in the audience for the 6 p.m. news. That big gyroscope on a rubber band thing. Corn on the cob. Does Rudy Perpich still have his flavored milk booth? Corn fritters. Cheese Curds! Don Henley. For that matter, all that free music at the Bandshell. It’s humid. It’s raining. God, it’s beautiful. What’s it like to be in the same place with 114,000 other people? Princess Kay of the Milky Way. In butter. Canoes. Quilts. The Ferris Wheel. A teddy bear the size of your little brother. Fajitas at the food building. The Haunted House. Oh, that’s what Falon looks like. Oh, that’s what Meat Sauce looks like? Get new gutters. Ye Olde Mill with your favorite somebody. Those Grinder Sandwiches. Those Turkey Sandwiches. Oh man, Sweet Marthas. The World’s Fattest Pig, sound asleep, but look at those balls!

$8, Grandstand Reserved: $9, Box Seat Reserved: $12, Sports Deck: $30 Adult, $20 Child. The Rochester Honkers enter their 23rd season as a member of the Northwoods League, the countrys premier summer collegiate baseball league. Every summer, top collegiate players move to Rochester for an incredible summer experience. Exciting Game Promotions, Fun Entertainment, Delicious Concessions, and the Best Happy Hour in town on the Sports Deck all contribute to a fun-filled, family-oriented experience. Come See the Stars of Tomorrow Shine Today! The Rochester Honkers: Pure Baseball, Pure Fun! Mower County Free Fair: 11-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society

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Get your cholesteral checked and then get some mini-donuts. The look on your three year old daughters face while she rides the kiddie roller coaster. Combines and tractors. The Minnesota Twins booth. The Minnesota House of Representatives booth during an election year. Selfies with funny looking chickens. Finding air conditioning. Stuffed green peppers. What’s a Libertarian? Fairborne and Fairchild (okay, I had to look their names up). The dogs-jumping-off-a-dock contest. FFA and 4H. One last chance to see Garrison Keillor do his thing. I need a new cowboy hat, don’t you? It’s the Great Minnesota Get Together. What other reason to go do you need? – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868. Electirying Minnesota: 11-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Concerts in the Park: 11-Aug, 7:00 PM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Lakelanders Barbershop Choir The Lakelanders, established in 1954, with the Barbershop Harmony Society is an awardwinning barbershop mens choir based in Faribault. The choir has won the SW Division barbershop choir competition for the past

several years. Within the choir are a number of quartets, one of which is also the SW Divisions champion quartet, who also performs at their concerts. Heres an opportunity to hear the legacy of mens quartet music performed at its highest level. Sponsored by Faribault Senior Living. Mower County Free Fair: 12-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868. Electirying Minnesota: 12-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting

your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Canvas Painting with Unwine Creations: 12-Aug, 10:00 AM, Henderson Public Library, 110 South Sixth Street, Henderson, Free. This make and take canvas art class is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 12-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work

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Downtown Faribault Faribault has this whole summer thing figured out. We love barbecue rib festivals, but let’s face it; in the summertime you could probably hit up three of those things a week. It’s the same thing with art fairs. Right through October, you can easily find an art fair in Southern Minnesota every single day. And music festivals? Dime a dozen. Now the reason there are so many of these things is because they are all a lot of fun, but they wind up competing with each other for our love, attention and disposable income. They all have to have a unique quality to set them all apart. And that’s the first thing that makes the Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Festival, which will be August 13 in Faribault, unique. Two Blocks of Central Avenue, Downtown Faribault’s Main Street, will be shut down for the day. The 200 Block will offer some of Southern Minnesota’s finest barbecue trucks, stands and chefs, with the sweet smell of brisket, pork, and secret-recipe sauces floating through the air. The 300 block of Central Avenue will become a bustling bazaar as artists and crafts people from all across the state set up shop. Painters, sculptors, jewelry artists, woodworkers, and so many more will all be on hand to show and sell their work. Meanwhile the intersection of Central Avenue and Third Street will be the hub of all the excitement. A stage is set up just west of Central on Third, offering live music from 11 a.m. until late into the evening. Among those scheduled to play are Prairie Dog Fight Club, Moses Oakland, Mark Allen and The 8th Street Band. You’ll also get a preview of the upcoming Jason Paulson/Mark Allen/Chad Johnson collaboration, American Highways. What’s not to love about this? If you and your favorite both love art fairs or barbecue festivals or live music, then this is for you. But if one of you is a rib connoisseur while the other really digs on glass art, this is the best place possible for you both. Even if one of you doesn’t like ribs or pottery, then there’s a place for you to park your bones and listen to great live music while the other one does their thing. It’s one stop shopping for every couple in Minnesota! Try it. You’ll love it.

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by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Story Time: 12-Aug, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. Chateau Raceway Points Night: 12-Aug, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com. Movies in the Park: 12-Aug, 7:00 PM, Owatonna Central Park, Park Square, Owatonna, Free. Join us for our Movies in the Park series this summer! Movies will begin at sunset and pre-movie activities will begin an hour before movie time. Concessions will be available.

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90s Explosion: 12-Aug, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino, , Prior Lake, $35-$45. Tickets cost $35 or $45. Three of the hottest names in 90s music are coming to the Mystic Showroom Friday, August 12, at 8 p.m. En Vogue is recognized as one of the top five highest-selling American female music groups in history selling, with over 20 million albums sold to date. They have reached 30 million streams and over 26 million YouTube views on their top six singles alone, including Hold On, Free Your Mind, Never Gonna Get It, Giving Him Something He Can Feel, Dont Let Go and their hit featuring Salt-N-Pepa, Whatta Man. Grammy Award-winning and American hip hop trio Naughty By Nature first came on the scene with O.P.P. in 1991, making it one of the most successful crossover songs in rap history. They continued to top the charts in the 90s with hits Hip Hop Hooray, Feel Me Flow, Uptown Anthem and Everythings Gonna Be Alright. Tone Loc soared into pop stardom when his distinctive voice made Wild Thing a massive hit. His album Loc-ed After Dark became the second rap release ever to top the pop charts. From that album came the Platinum single and pop culture phenomenon Funky Cold Medina, which is still referenced today in film, television and by other music stars. Movies Under the Stars: 12-Aug, 9:00 PM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, $5 for adults (13&Up); Senior Citizens (65+) and children (0-12) are free. Join us for family friendly outdoor movies on the History Center grounds Fridays in the summer. Some pre-movie events will be available; see the individual event page for more information. Films begin at dusk (the exact time will change over the summer, as sundown times change with the season.) As a non-profit these programs are only possible with the support of the community! If you would like to sponsor Movie

Under the Stars in 2016, call the History Center of Olmsted County at 282-9447 or e-mail programs@ olmstedhistory.com. 507-282-8629 Faribault Farmer’s Market: 13-Aug, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. Eagle Bluff Skills School - Birding: Look. See. ID: 13-Aug, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . Learn to enjoy birds more than ever. Learn identification tips, binocular usage, which field guides are best for you, etc. No need to be pigeontoed to enjoy the bird walk. Eagle Bluff Skills School - Drop Spinning: 13Aug, 8:30 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $60 . Drop spinning is a productive, relaxing, and fun craft to master! In this class, well cover the different kinds of fiber, how fiber is prepared for spinning, and finally youll learn techniques with a drop spindle that will allow you to take home your very firsts skein of handspun yarn! Eagle Bluff Skills School - Transformational Sound Experience: 13-Aug, 9:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $75 . During the morninig session, experience the effect of sound on the energy centers in your body and gain awareness of patterns that support overall health and well-being. Experiences how sound works on the body, mind, and spirit. Play crystal, metal, and wood instruments to develop body awareness then play together to create a multidimensional sound experience. Chant through the Chakras, or nerve centers, for a nervous system tune up and through moments of stillness record personal experiences. For the afternoon session, enjoy and partake in a transformational music concert. Crystal Bowls and acoustic instruments that resonate with the body and its energy systems are combined to create relaxation, stillness, energy flow, and awareness to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of our being. No effort is needed, just the opportunity to quiet the mind and open the heart. This allows for greater brain wave activity to reprogram past injuries and bring healing to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of our being. Introduction to Plein Air Painting: 13-Aug, 9:00 AM, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, $55 . Find new dimensions in your art experience by learning to paint on location. Also called plein air, painting outdoors helps you see things in a new way, find uninterrupted focus and enjoy nature as you paint. This class is suitable for novice and intermediate oil painters. You should already have basic drawing skills and basic experience with oil paints. In the afternoon, class members will practice painting on location. The instructor will provide individualized coaching and advice. Class instructed by Brian Cragun. Registration Required. Mower County Free Fair: 13-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin,

Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868. Tykes Trek: 13-Aug, 9:30 AM, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, $5 . Calling all little nature explorers! Early childhood is a time of wonder and exploration and a great opportunity to introduce your child to the outdoors. Come join us as we discover how growing happens in creation. Moms can enjoy some quiet in the courtyard. This event is suitable for children ages 3-7. Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 13-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-AWhirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 13-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Festival: 13-Aug, 11:00 AM, Faribault, Minnesota, , Faribault, Free. Faribaults biggest block party and fundraiser is free and open to the public. An Art Fair/Market, Kids & Family Area, BBQ Competition, Live Music, Food Vendors, Beer Garden and more. Eagle Bluff Skills School - Fossil Hunting in Fillmore County: 13-Aug, 12:30 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . Collect fossils older than dinosaurs! At Whispering Winds, Spring Valley, you will tour fossil collections of ancient sea creatures including Gastropods, Cephalopods, Trilobites, Fisherites, Bryozoans and Brachiopods. Then travel via Eagle Bluff van to a 2-3 sites to hunt within 7 miles of Spring Valley to collect your own fossils- guaranteed!

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Bring a bag for carrying your fossils. If you bring a hammer, you must have eye protection. There is always the chance that you could find ice-aged fossils, Native American artifacts, cold water agates, and geodes. **Note: Half hour travel time included at beginning and end of class. **Optional fee: $5, payable to instructor to purchase laminated fossil site maps. Instructor: Beverly Sandlin is a Master Gardener with 40-plus years of homesteading sustainable living experience and was the coordinator for the Southeast Minnesota Sustainable Farming Association. She manages a bluff country fossils blog, where she shares great pictures and fossiling adventures! **This particular class will be open to all ages and geared towards families. Bring your children and grandchildren, nieces, and nephews for a fun day hunting for fossils. Tickets need to be purchased for everyone attending. Eagle Bluff Skills School - BoyCo Farm Tour: 13-Aug, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . Agriculture is all around us, and farming is at the center of it. Have you ever wondered what farmers do on their farms, or better yet why? Well here is your opportunity to get up close and personal with a farm right here in Southeast Minnesota. BoyCo Farms, LLC is a family run operation where they grow corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and raise beef cow/ calf pairs. Come and learn how farming has evolved over three generations, the science behind the crops growing in the fields and the cow and calves grazing the pastures. 507-282-8629 Bingo: 13-Aug, 1:00 PM, American Legion, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. Bingo 1PM the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Kitchen open at 11:00 serving delicious foods! $1.00 and $2.00 cards. Dean Magraw: 13-Aug, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $15-$18. Come merge with the poetic dynamism of passionate, molten, healing melody. Dean Magraws guitar stirs up a strong mixture of the unusual with the familiar as the music weaves the simple story of how we feel right now. Add your event for FREE to the TIMELINE c a l e n d a r . G O TO w w w. s o u t h ern minn . c o mm / s c ene / c a len d a r & C l i c k + A d d a n E v ent

WEEK of AUGUST 14-20: Mower County Free Fair: 14-Aug, 9:30 AM, Mower County Fairgrounds, 700 12th St SW, Austin, Free. Affordable fun for the whole family! Games, rides, vendors, exhibits, animals, food, competitions, concerts, motocross, demo derby, and everything else that makes a county fair the place to be! Also, all Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits will be open to the public for free. For more information, call 507-433-1868. God Wants You Well Bible Study: 15-Aug, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965. Hearing and Vision Loss Services Available in MN: 16-Aug, 8:30 AM, Elder Network Northgate Shopping Center, 1130 1/2 7th Street NW, Suite 205, Rochester, Free. Vision and hearing loss can be a frustrating and difficult part of aging. The good news is that while it may require learning some new skills and making some adaptations, vision and hearing loss need not destroy your quality of life, your ability to live independently or your ability to be involved in your community. Join MN State Services for the Blind and DHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services to learn about tools, techniques, and services to stay mentally and physically active and independent. Sponsored by Elder Network. Electirying Minnesota: 16-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Kids Create Canvas Art: 16-Aug, 10:30 AM, St. Peter Public Library, 601 South Washington Avenue, St. Peter, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 10:30am is for ages 5 and up, 6pm program is for ages 10 and up. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Kids Create Canvas Art: 16-Aug, 6:00 PM, St. Peter Public Library, 601 South Washington Avenue, St. Peter, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 10:30am is for ages 5 and up, 6pm program is for ages 10 and up. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Teddy Bear Tour: 17-Aug, 9:00 AM, Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, $4 per family for members, $6 per family for non-members. For kids ages 2 to 12 (with their teddy bears and parents) are invited on a child-centered tour to experience the Home as a child in the early 1900’s would. Cost for tour and treat: HHH members, $4 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person; for non-members, $6 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person. Reservations required - group size limited. For reservations or more information, call 507-433-4243. Teddy Bear Tour: 17-Aug, 9:45 AM, Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, $4 per family for members, $6 per family for non-members. For kids ages 2 to 12 (with their teddy bears and parents) are invited on a child-centered tour to experience the Home as a child in the early 1900’s would. Cost for tour and treat: HHH members, $4

per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person; for non-members, $6 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person. Reservations required - group size limited. For reservations or more information, call 507-433-4243. Electirying Minnesota: 17-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. 2016 World Music Series: Calan: 17-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, Free. Calan brings together the remarkable talents of 5 young musicians for a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. They blast their way through some of the old favorite reels, jigs and hornpipes with fast paced and uplifting arrangements before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs. Calan uses a unique instrumental blend of accordion, fiddle, guitar, Welsh pipes, Welsh harp and the percussive sound of the Welsh clogs to entertain their audiences. FREE PROGRAM. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

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Karaoke: 17-Aug, 6:30 PM, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. From 6:30 - 10:30 PM every Wednesday! Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Support Group: 17-Aug, 7:00 PM, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., Saint Louis Park, Free. People living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases are invited to attend this free community support group. Offered by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM). Group meets in the Community Room at St. Louis Park City Hall on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact LFM Director of Education Sandy Parnell at 952-746-5151, ext. 105 or sparnell@lupusmn.org or visit LupusMN.org.

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Kids Create Canvas Art: 18-Aug, 6:30 PM, North Mankato Taylor Library, 1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 2pm is for ages 8-11, and program at 6:30pm is for adults. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. (5070 345-5120

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YPTW Session II Performances: Wednesday, August 3, 5:30pm Thursday, August 4, 5:30pm Friday, August 5, 10am

Electirying Minnesota: 18-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

Summer Puppet Picnic Series: Adventures of Katie Tomatie: 18-Aug, 5:30 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 west third street, Red Wing, Free. School is out for summer and Katie wants to do nothing. While planting her favorite tomatoes, she digs too deep in her garden and is surprised by Mr. Boo Boo, a funny skeleton that is full of life and ready for adventure! This summer we welcome critically acclaimed, nationally recognized Open Eye Figure Theatres famous Driveway Tour to Red Wing. Hosted under the porte cochere in the courtyard on the west side of the Sheldon (our unique, historic driveway), the three puppet picnic events intentionally reach outside the walls of the theater for summer outdoor fun. Food, a participatory puppet making activity provided by Art Reach, and pre-show live music will round out the event to create a casual space for renewing old and building new social connections across generations. Performances will be free, with a pass the hat opportunity for attendees to contribute as able. Audiences can catch all three unique 45 minute puppet shows monthly, June through August, on the following Thursday evenings: Molly and the Magic Boot -Thursday, June 16, 2016; The Adventures of Juan Bobo -Thursday, July 14, 2016; and Adventures of Katie Tomatie -Thursday August 18, 2016.

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Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series: 17-Aug, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables are provided but bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Pop, water and ice cream are sold. You may bring your own refreshments including beer and wine. Visit our website or find us on Facebook.

Kids Create Canvas Art: 18-Aug, 2:00 PM, North Mankato Taylor Library, 1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato, Free. Make and take step-by-step canvas painting program. Program at 2pm is for ages 8-11, and program at 6:30pm is for adults. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Caregiver Support Group: 17-Aug, 10:00 AM, Elder Network Northgate Shopping Center, 1130 1/2 7th Street NW, Suite 205, Rochester, Free. If you are caring for an older family member, friend or neighbor, heres an opportunity to meet with other caregivers to exchange helpful tips, give and receive support and learn about new resources. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 17-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. 507-282-8629

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VINTAGE BAND FESTIVAL JULY 28-31, 2016

4 DAYS 30 BANDS 100 CONCERTS

1st Brigade Band .........................................Wisconsin 34th Infantry Division Band..........................Minnesota Ameriikan Poijat ...........................................Minnesota Banda la Verdadera .....................................Minnesota Bavarian Musikmeisters...............................Minnesota Brio Brass ....................................................Minnesota Buddy Koopmans Orchestra........................Minnesota Cannon Falls Community Band ...................Minnesota Cedar Valley Brass Quintet ..........................Minnesota Copper Street Brass ....................................Minnesota Dolce Wind Quintet ......................................Minnesota Godfrey New Horizons Band .......................Illinois Independent Silver Band .............................Illinois Jack Brass Band ..........................................Minnesota Kentucky Baroque Trumpets ........................Kentucky

Lake Wobegon© Brass Band ......................Minnesota Liberty Band of Iowa....................................Iowa Ludington Guard Community Band .............Wisconsin Marengo Civil War Band ..............................Iowa Minnesota State Band .................................Minnesota New Prague Community Band ....................Minnesota Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band ...............Florida Northstar Vaudeville Orchestra ....................Minnesota Polished Brass Quintet ................................Minnesota Original Drachenfelser Musikanten..............Germany Orphan Brigade Band ..................................Indiana Sheldon Theatre Brass Band.......................Minnesota Swing and a Miss ........................................Minnesota Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble.....................Minnesota Windworks ...................................................Minnesota

Concerts in the following cities: Owatonna, Faribault, Cannon Falls, Northfield, Red Wing This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Electirying Minnesota: 19-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

International Festival: 20-Aug, 10:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. A fun day in the park celebrating some of the many cultures of FaribaultFree to visit! Small table fee for vendors Entertainment Flag Ceremony Arts & Crafts Silent Auction Jugglers Aztec Dancers Kids Activities Music Cuisine From Around the World .

Emmett Ramstad: After You: 19-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Story Time: 19-Aug, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. Faribault Car Cruise Night: 19-Aug, 6:00 PM, Downtown Faribault, Minnesota, 128 Central Avenue, Faribault, Free. Join in the fun of the Faribault Car Cruise Night with a great selection of vehicles to view, live DJ, and more! Chateau Raceway Points Night: 19-Aug, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507-440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com. 507282-8629 ‘Annie’ Junior Free Performance: 19-Aug, 7:00 PM, State Theater, 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, Free. Musical theater campers will perform a junior version of the musical Annie. The show is free and open to all. Crossings campers have spent two weeks learning their lines, rehearsing the songs and creating the sets for this vibrant musical thats fun for all ages. Youth in grades 2 through 12, under the direction of Poppy Lear and Amy Heetland, invite the public to enjoy the story of a spunky orphan possessed of undying optimism. Faribault Farmer’s Market: 20-Aug, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault, Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. SCHEELS Healthy Human Race: 20-Aug, 7:00 AM, Peace Plaza, 1st Ave SW, Rochester, $30-$90. Price depends on what race you will be doing and when you sign up!. This 13.1-mile certified course begins in downtown Rochester and runs through the historic Mayo Clinic campus before transitioning to bike paths and running trails adjacent to Cascade Creek, Cascade Lake, Bamber Lake, Bear Creek, and the Zumbro River. Youll experience it all on this one course: neighbors cheering on the city streets, geese floating on the lakes and rivers,

Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot: 20-Aug, 8:00 AM, Cedar River Archery Club, 570th Ave, Austin, Call 507-438-7619 for information.. Come out for and get involved in this family-friendly sport! For more information, call 507-438-7619.

Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 20-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 20-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. Minnesota Southbound Rollers vs Cedar Rapids Roller Girls: 20-Aug, 6:00 PM, Packer Arena, 601 7th St NE, Austin, $12 . Come out to watch and support first ever Flat Track Roller Derby league out of Austin/Albert Lea. For more information, email MinnesotaSouthboundRollers@gmail. com. 507-282-8629 Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer: 20-Aug, 8:00 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $16-$19. Internationally-acclaimed songwriters Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer bring their compelling vocal harmonies and pioneering electric guitar work to Crossings after recording their latest album on an island. Tickets available at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, or call 507-732-7616. Movies in the Park: 20-Aug, 9:00 PM, Central Park, 225 First Ave NW, Rochester, Free. Join us in downtown Rochester select Saturday nights for Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and gather in Central Park located in downtown Rochester for this FREE, fun, and family-friendly outdoor event. Previously known as Movies on the Plaza, Movies in the Park offers the same outdoor movie-going experience with a new park venue and more space. Movies in the Park: 20-Aug, 9:00 PM, Central Park, 225 First Ave NW, Rochester,

Free. Join us in downtown Rochester select Saturday nights for Movies in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and gather in Central Park located in downtown Rochester for this FREE, fun, and family-friendly outdoor event. Previously known as Movies on the Plaza, Movies in the Park offers the same outdoor movie-going experience with a new park venue and more space. Add your event for FREE to the TIMELINE c a l e n d a r . G O TO w w w. s o u t h ern minn . c o mm / s c ene / c a len d a r & C l i c k + A d d a n E v ent

WEEK of AUGUST 21-31: Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot: 21-Aug, 8:00 AM, Cedar River Archery Club, 570th Ave, Austin, Call 507-438-7619 for information.. Come out for and get involved in this family-friendly sport! For more information, call 507-438-7619. Time Trader Orientation: 22-Aug, 5:30 PM, Rochester Area Family YMCA, 709 1st Avenue SW, Rochester, Free. We have group orientations the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30p.m. at Rochester Family YMCA. Time Trader is an organized exchange network through which members earn Time Credits (TC) for time spent helping other members. One hour of service earns one TC. With TC, members can buy services they want or need. For example, if you give one hour of childcare, you can receive one hour of painting, accounting, transportation assistance, or a piano lesson, and the list goes on.... God Wants You Well Bible Study: 22Aug, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965. Electirying Minnesota: 23-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Caregiver Connections Kick-off Dinner: The Music of Our Life: 23-Aug, 5:00 PM, Kahler Apache, 1517 16th Street Southwest, Rochester, $25 . Join us for dinner and an inspiring presentation by Jeanie BrindleyBarnett. Jeanie is a leading teaching artist in the field of Arts and Aging. Through singing and socialization, people find purpose, joy and a sense of belonging. Jeanie is the Music Director Giving Voice, a new chorus for those with Alzheimers and their caregivers. In 2005, she created MacPhail Music for Life (MMFL), a pioneering music education program for older adults. As Co-Founder of MMFL with MacPhail Center for Music, she is the senior creative teaching artist. Tickets are $25 for the Kick-off Dinner event. Limited seating is available and tickets must be purchased in advance. Contact Elder Network at 507-285-5272 for tickets. Tagging Monarch Butterflies: 23-Aug, 6:30 PM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. Join us as we learn about the fascinating Monarch

Austin Artworks Festival - August 27-28 The Historic Downtown Power Plant of Austin, Minnesota

We don’t like to play favorites her at the plush and secret headquarters of SouthernMinn Scene, in that, we think every SoMinn town and community has something really cool to offer. But, I have to admit to having developed a bit of a school boy crush on the town of Austin lately. If you picked up our issue last month, you know that we celebrated the 125th anniversary of the town’s major employer, Hormel, with an issue devoted to SPAM. After all, you think Austin, you think SPAM. That’s not a bad thing. Austin wants you to think of their major employer and world famous export. But there is more to the town than Spiced Ham. For example, the town’s thriving art scene will be on full display in August with the Austin Artworks Festival. Originally conceived as a community arts showcase just five years ago, the festival has grown exponentially to include artists from all over the Midwest (or the country, for that matter), musicians and authors. Ok, work with me here. As of yet, they haven’t released all the details about who will be there, but the list of artists who participated in 2015 included: pottery

Butterfly as it prepares for its long journey back to Mexico. After a short indoor presentation, we will have a hands-on experience of tagging and releasing these incredible creatures. ‘Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation’: 23-Aug, 7:00 PM, Peace Plaza, 1st Ave SW & 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. Author Virginia Wright-Peterson will share stories from her recently published book, Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation, which traces the contributions of more than forty women physicians, Franciscan Sisters, nurses, librarians, secretaries, a janitress, an interpreter, mothers, wives, and others who were instrumental in establishing the medical center despite disease, war, and the hardships of pioneer life encountered in the remote Midwest from the 1850s to 1943. Mayo Clinic would not be the medical center that it is today without the contributions of these women.

Electirying Minnesota: 24-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 24-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they

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artist Carolina Niebres, glass artist David Perkins, silverpoint artist Jean Formo, drummer and painter Georgie LeHoop, painter Julia Crozier and Paula Elliot. The festival features an author’s stage as well as a full blown music festival. Again the presenters and performers have yet to be announced but in the past they have offered up acts like Good Night Gold Dust, Reina del Cid, Sarah Morris, The Peter Jacobs Jazz Trio, and a host of classical music performers including Trio Sene Nome, Bella Vita, The Cedar River Strings, and Austin’s own Con Fuoco. And if that weren’t enough, the annual concert celebrating the life of Austin’s Dr. Richard “Dick” Schindler featuring the Austin High School Jazz Band, Bissen Jacobsen Kroc, Allex Rossi & Root City and Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra. This festival really does have a little something for everybody. It’s going to be a blast. You should go. – – Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. 507-282-8629 Berne Wood Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series: 24-Aug, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Free. Delicious wood fired pizza will be sold along with a free summer concert series on the beautiful, rural grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ located 7 miles west of Pine Island and 10 miles north of Kasson. Some picnic tables are provided but bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Pop, water and ice cream are sold. You may bring your own refreshments including beer and wine. Visit our website or find us on Facebook. Karaoke: 24-Aug, 6:30 PM, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Avenue NW,

Rochester, Free. From 6:30 - 10:30 PM every Wednesday! Electirying Minnesota: 25-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 507-437-6082. Electirying Minnesota: 26-Aug, 10:00 AM, Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, Adult $5, Senior $3, students and members free. Imagine lighting your home at the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography, and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota. Museum open Tuesday

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2016

September 7th - 11th

Living History! Fast Action! Great Entertainment! Fun for the Whole Family!

Graveside Memorial Service Honoring Joseph Lee Heywood and Nicolaus Gustavson

Jesse James Bike Tour P.R.C.A. Professional Rodeo Rodeo Dance Carnival Bingo on Bridge Square Western Style Steak Fry Antique Tractor Pull & Exhibit Classic Car Show Kiddie Parade Hermey The Clown & Culvers Custard (for kid participants) after Kiddie Parade

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Jesse James 15K Run &

Friday, 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. • 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

5K Non Competitive Walk/Run Grand Parade Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts Shows

ASL interpreted: Friday 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.

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DJJD Raider Derby (formerly known as Soap box derby)

Bingo & Concessions • Everyday on Bridge Square

James Gang Mounted Shooting

Live Music in the Entertainment Center Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (Button Event)

These are only a handful of the many exciting events planned for this year’s celebration. Pick up a brochure at the information booth for a complete listing of events, see www.djjd.org or call the Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-658-2548

See website for more details www.djjd.org The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee reserves the right to reschedule, postpone or cancel any event without notice. Copyright ©2016. Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Inc., a non-profit organization. “Button Event” means you must have a 2016 Defeat of Jesse James Days Button, plus admission if applicable to enter event. Children age 5 and under admitted FREE with button.

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vendors and new equipment to get ready for this years hunting season. Kids activities, food and fun for the whole family! Bring your dog to compete in the SRS Dog Jumping competition!

Chateau Raceway Points Night: 26-Aug, 6:30 PM, Chateau Raceway, 54219 266th St, Lansing, Contact 507-440-3680. Points night. Hotlaps at 6:30 pm, races follow. For more information, call 507-440-3680 or email 4craigshaw@gmail.com.

The Original Rochester Greek Fest - Since 1963: 26-Aug, 5:00 PM, Holy Anargyroi Church Grounds, 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN, Free. Great food Fresh pastries Music & dancing Late night taverna Hellenic culture Church tours A late summer tradition that seems to get better with age. This year marks the 53rd year of the Original Rochester Greek Fest, which is held on the grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church. This year’s festival is sporting a few new menu items, and the much anticipated debut of our new Late Night Taverna! Free admission Free parking Holy Anargyroi Church Grounds 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 507-282-1529 greekfestrochester.com.

Emmett Ramstad: After You: 26-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. 507-282-8629

Movies Under the Stars: 26-Aug, 9:00 PM, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, $5 for adults (13&Up); Senior Citizens (65+) and children (0-12) are free. Join us for family friendly outdoor movies on the History Center grounds Fridays in the summer. Some pre-movie events will be available; see the individual event page for more information. Films begin at dusk (the exact time will change over the summer, as sundown times change with the season.) As a non-profit these programs are only possible with the support of the community! If you would like to sponsor Movie Under the Stars in 2016, call the History Center of Olmsted County at 282-9447 or e-mail programs@ olmstedhistory.com.

Story Time: 26-Aug, 10:30 AM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, Free. Join Mary Esther Hubbard for a special Story Time on the Lawn of the Historic R. D. Hubbard House. Story Time includes a story and crafts. Story Time is free and open to the public. SCHEELS Hunting Expo: 26-Aug, 12:30 PM, Scheels, 1220 12th St. SW, Rochester, Free. Date: Friday & Saturday, August 26 & 27, 2016 Time: TBD Location: 1220 20th St. SW. Rochester, MN Ages: All ages welcome Registration: None required Join us at SCHEELS Hunting Expo. Bring the family to SCHEELS for all the must see outdoor

Faribault Farmer’s Market: 27-Aug, 7:00 AM, Central Park, 525 3rd Avenue, Faribault,

Free. Traditional farmer’s market featuring local produce and crafts. 5th Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival: 27-Aug, 9:00 AM, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 N. Main St., Austin, Free. Located in an historic power plant in the heart of the city, the festival was launched in 2012 as a celebration of local artists and those with a tie to our area; it has since expanded to showcasing regionally and nationally known artists as well. The ArtWorks Festival offers a broad selection of experiences in the arts-visual, performing, literary, culinary, and more--in one celebratory weekend, much of it interactive, including family activities and demonstrations (e.g. glassblowing, wheel throwing, & metalwork). For more information, call 507-434-0934. 507-440-7843 Hosanna’s Pantry: 27-Aug, 9:00 AM, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th St NW, Rochester, Free. Hosanna’s Pantry is a satellite food shelf of Channel One food bank in Rochester. A photo ID is required. Coffee and treats are served while you wait to shop. Summer Saturdays at the Museum: 27-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3 . The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and an exhibit area. The Museum exhibits include the stories of the Tilt-A-Whirl (Sellner Manufacturing), Minnesot’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry, and Native Americans. The museum also displays Main Street U.S.A., which is a timeline of businesses found in many small towns of Southern Minnesota. The RCHS also operates the Heritage and Harvest Halls that contain displays of farm and industrial items. In addition there are three historic

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pioneer buildings, which were moved to the museum site from around the county. The buildings are an 1850s log cabin, the Pleasant Valley School organized in 1857, and The Holy Innocents Episcopal Church built in 1869. Emmett Ramstad: After You: 27-Aug, 10:00 AM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . After You is the first exhibition in Rochester Art Center’s 2016 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, featuring new sculpture and installation-based work by Emmett Ramstad, a Minneapolis-based artist. The sculptures in the exhibition originate from familiar bathroom features such as towel dispensers, soap dishes, bathroom stalls, and restroom insignia. Together they form extra-ordinary pieces that distort the scale and function of bathroom surroundings and ask the viewer to reconsider their public grooming associations, as well as constructions of cleanliness. The Original Rochester Greek Fest - Since 1963: 27-Aug, 11:00 AM, Holy Anargyroi Church Grounds, 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN, Free. Great food Fresh pastries Music & dancing Late night taverna Hellenic culture Church tours A late summer tradition that seems to get better with age. This year marks the 53rd year of the Original Rochester Greek Fest, which is held on the grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church. This year’s festival is sporting a few new menu items, and the much anticipated debut of our new Late Night Taverna! Free admission Free parking Holy Anargyroi Church Grounds 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 507-282-1529 greekfestrochester.com. 507-282-8629 Bingo: 27-Aug, 1:00 PM, American Legion, 315 First Avenue NW, Rochester, Free. Bingo

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The Original Rochester Greek Fest - Since 1963: 28-Aug, 12:00 PM, Holy Anargyroi Church Grounds, 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN, Free. Great food Fresh pastries Music & dancing Late night taverna Hellenic culture Church tours A late summer tradition that seems to get better with age. This year marks the 53rd year of the Original Rochester Greek Fest, which is held on the grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church. This year’s festival is sporting a few new menu items, and the much anticipated debut of our new Late Night Taverna! Free ad-

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Running With the Champ is a different kind of Ali memoir

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You think being president is hard? Try being a president and a father at the same time.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Two heads are better than one. Another body can make work lighter, both in mood and in task. A partner can support you, encourage you, inspire you, and sympathize with you. You solve easier with another mind on the problem. Yes, two heads are better than one, and in the new book Running with the Champ by Tim Shanahan (with Chuck Crisafulli), so are four feet. People who knew Muhammad Ali probably wouldn’t be surprised that he met Tim Shanahan in 1970 because of a charity event. Shanahan was working with a Chicago organization, and needed big-name sports heroes to “deliver a motivational speech to the students.” His connections led to Ali, who invited Shanahan into his home and his life. They were friends almost instantly; days later, they became regular running partners. By Terri Schlichenmeyer Ah, Dear Old Dad… He can fix almost anything, make something from nothing, and he tells great bedtime stories. He’s the Workshop King, Master of the TV, Lord of the Grill, The Yard Czar, and he likes to think he rules the house, too. Or, as in the new book First Dads by Joshua Kendall, he might rule a different House. George Washington, the Father of Our Country, was not. He wasn’t a father, that is, and that, according to Joshua Kendall, is one of the “key” reasons why Washington was “unanimously elected as our first President.” Yes, George helped raise Martha’s children, which apparently didn’t count among his peers. “Of the forty-three men” who’ve become President, says Kendall, “thirty eight have produced progeny.” He classifies them in groups according to their parenting styles, which sometimes reflected their leadership

It was a rather informal situation, says Shanahan: they ran when they could, near a park in Chicago. This was after Ali’s three-year boxing suspension, and both knew that the Champ needed encouragement; Shanahan, the better runner, gave it to him. The unlikely friendship began to take deepen: the black Muslim athlete who came from the wrong side of the Louisville tracks and the Catholic white guy born in Wisconsin would lay in the grass after their run, discussing their childhoods, favorite things, dreams, and life in general. Being Ali’s friend was a wild ride through the years. The Champ was often abrupt with his demands, both to Shanahan and to others; he didn’t suffer fools gladly, and expected his wishes to be quickly granted. He was generous, monetarily and time-wise, with nearly everyone he saw, giving away a good portion of his income (and, supposedly, some of Shanahan’s, too). Ali loved meeting celebrities, hated unsolicited advice, could be stubborn (especially in his career), and had a surprising jealous streak, but he was funny and larger-than-life. Then, around the time Ali retired, things changed: he started uncharacteristically losing his patience with many in his inner circle – including Shanahan. In 1984, a diagnosis of “parkinsonism” explained everything…

In many such memoirs based on celebrity, you’ll often find a distracting amount of name-dropping and braggadocio. You might even expect that in a memoir about Muhammad Ali, but the surprise is that author Tim Shanahan (with Chuck Crisafulli) doesn’t focus on that alone. Instead, Running with the Champ is a loving tribute to a friendship. And yet – as in so many relationships between famous and not-famous, there were the not-so-goodtimes, and Shanahan includes those among his stories. Here, we see a big-hearted athlete in action, and sometimes struggling. We also get a heartbreaking glimpse of Ali and his determination to hang on to the shreds of a career that was done. For fans who’ve read everything they can on Ali’s fights, this is a look from a different angle at the man himself, from a fan-turned-friend who may’ve never really known Ali at all. If you need a book about The Greatest, then, Running with The Champ may be one of the better ones. Running with the Champ by Tim Shanahan (with Chuck Crisafulli) c.2016, Simon & Schuster, $27.00 / $36.00 Canada, 307 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

styles. Because Franklin Delano Roosevelt, for example, “was simply too busy to provide much guidance to… his children,” he was a “preoccupied” First Dad. It probably didn’t help that, for much of their early lives, he was fighting polio; still, being a father “did not come naturally” to the charming FDR. Ronald Reagan also fell under the “preoccupied” category, as did Zachary Taylor, Jimmy Carter, and Lyndon Johnson. Kendall says that Ulysses Grant and Teddy Roosevelt were both “Playful Pals”: they were permissive fathers who were happiest with their children around. Woodrow Wilson, despite his “dour” reputation, was lighthearted with his kids, too. John Tyler was an example of a “Double-Dealing Dad.” He had nine children with his first wife, seven kids with his second wife, and a rumored fifty-two children by slaves and free black women. He didn’t publicly acknowledge any of the latter, nor did Warren Harding, Thomas Jefferson, or Grover Cleveland publicly acknowledge their illegitimate offspring. John Adams, his son John Qunicy Adams, and Dwight Eisenhower were “tiger dads” who demanded exceptional behavior from their children. Harry Truman, Rutherford Hayes and Barack Obama go in the “nurturer” category. And Franklin Pierce never

recovered from the death of his youngest son, nor has George H.W. Bush, the death of his preschool daughter decades ago. Imagine having a family of your own… and then being responsible for 124 million more families. Some Presidents have done well at both and some, as you’ll see in First Dads, were real duds. Much of that, of course, is a matter of conjecture and history but author Joshua Kendall takes things a little further in this book. Here, we get an idea of the parenting the presidents received and the childhoods they enjoyed (or didn’t) which, perhaps, affected the kind of parenting they gave their own children. Kendall also reveals what it was like for the wives of these men, the emotional legacy they left their children, and what became of those sons and daughters. This is a great book for Dad the Historian or Grandpa, who’s a political animal. It’s an absorbing summer read, too, so if you need a book that’ll last awhile, First Dads could be very dear. First Dads: Parenting and Politics from George Washington to Barack Obama by Joshua Kendall c.2016, Grand Central $27.00 / $32.50 Canada 392 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

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‘83 Minutes’ is a fascinating look at the death of Michael Jackson By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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In the days following the making of a commercial in which Jackson so famously received scalp burns, he was understandably in pain. Doctors administered narcotics to alleviate his suffering and, consequently, Jackson became increasingly dependent on drugs. Later, he complained of insomnia, and he visited several medical providers for more, different prescriptions. He even asked for help from the doctor his children had been seeing for their allergies. Dr. Conrad Murray was happy to oblige. Whether Murray was officially hired to be the personal physician for Jackson’s come-back tour is a matter of opinion but the authors say that Murray needed money, and assuming Jackson’s care was his chosen method. That included giving the singer drugs which allowed Jackson to sleep but which fueled his addiction. It didn’t take long before Jackson needed more-powerful drugs, which Murray procured in large quantities. And on June 25, 2009, one of those drugs shook the world… It’s rare for me to like a book before I even get to the end of Page One, but that’s what happened with 83 Minutes. This is an easy book to dive into. Starting with what became a crime scene, authors Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne then take us back 50 years to show how Michael Jackson’s death seemed to be decades in the making. To rehash Jackson’s biography may seem redundant – haven’t there been enough MJ books? – but it’s actually a fascinating scene-setter for the re-creation of the dramatic events of seven years ago. Richards and Langthorne go on to imagine what may have happened, based on what’s known. Was Michael Jackson murdered – and if so, by whom? Their hypotheses are intriguing, especially in light of the aftermath of Jackson’s death, his will(s), and the legacy he left. They say you’ll always remember where you were when you hear of certain tragedies, and 83 Minutes takes you there again. For fans, definitely, as well as students of pop culture and true crime aficionados, immersion in this book won’t take long. 83 Minutes: The Doctor, the Damage, and the Shocking Death of Michael Jackson by Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne c.2016, Thomas Dunne Books $27.99 / higher in Canada 426 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@ gmail.com

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Tegan and Sara create the world’s first serious Bananarama album

n 2013’s Heartthrob Tegan and Sara moved away from their Alternative acoustic-based sound to delve into the world of dance pop. With Love You To Death the pair take a further plunge deep into pure 80’s Pop. “That Girl” opens the record and immediately recalls the fizzy, quirky sound of Bananarama records. Lyrically vague, this song of regret doesn’t spell out what the relationship issues are or how the protagonist has changed as a result. The melody is catchy, but unmemorable and equally vague. The lack of clarity gives an awkward, superficial start to the album and sets the tone for the rest of the album. The album’s first single, “Boyfriend” tells of wanting a relationship with another woman who may or may not be questioning her own sexuality, while attempting to maintain a relationship with both the singer and member of the opposite sex. These are complex emotions delivered with simple lyrics that don’t fit with the pulsing musical accompaniment of the track. This incongruence not only distracts from the lightweight feel of the song, but also lessens the potential impact

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Rogue Valley’s radiate/dissolve is a sweeping, cinematic journey

win Cities mainstay, Rogue Valley formed in 2009 and came out swinging. They created four albums in a year’s time, in an effort to sync with the seasons. Lead by Chris Koza, the band has made a name for themselves nationally, playing SXSW, touring the country and lending their music to a feature film. It’s not surprising their tunes accompany scenes on the big screen as their sound has always been cinematic in nature. For their fifth album, radiate/dissolve, they decided to take a different approach. Instead of attacking the writing process in an effort to make music swiftly, they did the opposite, taking three years to create it. The album opens with “The Brightest Stars”. Throughout the album Koza and Linnea Mohn’s vocals are affected to sound echoey, and thick as if a layer of fog was poured over them. Stars moves at the pace of a leisurely horseback ride with vocals swelling to a climax 2/3 through. They sing “the brightest stars are set in the weakest night, radiate”. The lyrics feel reflective yet vague, it seems like the perfect setup for the journey the album takes us on. The song fades out in a whirring. A lot of radiate/dissolve could be the score to a moody Zach Braff movie combined with the

of the lyric. It’s kind of like Bob Dylan fronting Van Halen. The result is a diminishment of both forms. The biggest problem with Love You To Death is that it attempts to create the joyous feel of a Bananarama record without actually being all that much fun. Tegan and Sara have serious messages, but deliver them with a direct sincerity that doesn’t fit with the music. 80’s lyrics were as day-glow as their musical accompaniment. Think about “Whisper To A Scream” or “Eyes Without A Face.” Serious songs in content, but with interesting lyrical twists to seduce the listener while delivering the message. Tegan and Sara are so dedicated to re-creating the feel of frothy 80’s synth-pop that they forget to have fun while doing it. Sure, songs like “I Heard A Rumour” and “Love In The First Degree” are not overly deep or memorable, but they were fun at the time. It takes more than just blue and fuchsia bands of colored make-up across your face and an electronic beat to re-create the decade. The same sense of color and fun needs to come across in the music and words as well. A spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. “Stop Desire” is nothing more than an lightweight 80’s pop song about an attempted club hook-up. No different than any number of songs

like Dead or Alive’s “Brand New Lover.” Hell, the charts then were littered with the sentiment. Among the drum machine beats and bubbling synthesizers, the duos vocals seem stilted and emotionally void. The song begs the question“How can you stop desire if you aren’t even sure that it started in the first place?” “BWU” is the album standout. With a whiplash snare beat and billowy keyboard ornamentation, this song about love transcending the need for “traditional wedding vows” to validate the singer’s emotions is both satisfying and uplifting. For listeners growing up in the decade of Live Aid, the line and melodic delivery that “I don’t need a white wedding” will instantly recall the Billy Idol classic and bring a much needed smile. It is a shame that this approach wasn’t extended more throughout the album. Love You To Death is essentially an album that attempts to re-create a past era without any of the sense of quirky fun, interesting melodies or lyrical twists that made for such an influential decade. Not an unpleasant album, but not a memorable one either.

western flare of a Tarantino film. Western riffs find themselves on many of the songs and the pacing reminiscent of a journey via horseback. The sounds are expansive and full, often enhanced by horns. One great thing about r/d is that keyboardist Linnea Mohn sings lead on a few of the tracks. “Pulse” is one of those. The guitar strum pattern here brings back memories of 90’s bands like The Rembrandts or Del Amitri. Mohn’s voice is without punch, it’s soothing and light, moving leisurely over the guitars. As she sings “you keep that old engine burning until you run out of road” you know she’s taking us on a road trip. Her advice “Seeing things you don’t believe? Don’t panic now, it’s natural.” The song feels like a journey to self discovery by experiencing the unknown. Self discovery is a recurring theme and comes up again on “Bury Your Heart”. A deep kick holds the beat, while the vocals come in, chanty, solemn, maybe part of seance. Koza and Mohn create beautifully seamless harmonies, haunting, almost chilling in nature. “Where did you bury your heart?” they ask over and over. The lyric could be a chant in soul searching, a question for oneself, trying to find peace, to let go of what may be holding you back from your true north. The song is raw, woodsy, secret in a cultish way, an iowaska trip perhaps.

On “Planet” Koza’s voice comes in solo, against a soft drum and guitar. He describes something of the past “things were much different without you, no shorelines to draw.” There’s a tropical/jungle vibe, new and bright. It’s unclear if he’s talking about a place or a person, “I’m just a quiet companion, a shadow in smoke, I recall when I was a planet, for I’m now just a stone.” More self reflection and questions about nature. radiate/dissolve is the album you listen to when you want to take your mind on a journey. It will fill your head with questions about life and nature, about what direction you want to go. It’s obvious that Koza and co. took great care putting these songs together. They are full, complete compositions, created with thoughtfulness and precision. It feels atmospheric but not in the stark ghostly way an electronic band does. They create a feeling of being in nature, free to find the answers to things unknown. Their lyrics are specific enough to put you in a place of thought, but vague enough not to direct you much once you get there. Their music is a lot like a full rain cloud, it swells and looms, dissipates but still has room to wave your arm through it.

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Sarah Osterbauer is the SouthernMinn Scene music columnist and critic. She loves to meet the people who make the city’s heart beat (and sometimes break). Follow her on twitter @SarahOwrites.

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am never the type of person to toot one’s own horn, but I can safely say that I am a “sports connoisseur”. I’m that girl who interjects into sports conversations, especially when it’s all men. I pride myself in knowing a bunch of useless facts and absolutely love correcting men when their wrong (in general) about a certain sports facts. EVERY damn time I tell someone of the opposite sex “Oh, I absolutely LOVE sports” they blurt out something along the lines of: “WOWWWW, YOU? HOLY SHIT. BUT YOU HAVE A BUNCH OF TATTOOS, AND YOU’RE SHORT SO THAT’S ALSO WEIRD. BUT WAIT, I’M CONFUSED BECAUSE YOU DON’T LOOK LIKE YOU SHOULD LIKE SPORTS” ...well that isn’t a direct quote but it’s a variation of what I usually hear. They are basically saying “You’re a woman and you like sports, so I find it weird and arousing, but it also kind of pisses me off because I’m a dude”. To all the women who love sports, hi, I’m Karlee and I have been there. I’m so so sorry you have to be laughed at when you exclaim “What!? The Minnesota Wild got Chris Stewart back!?” (Which we did, you guys!) while being looked at like some ancient alien being just landed atop of your head, took a shit, and flew off, because you actually know who in the fresh hell that person is. I’m sorry that the majority of women’s sports apparel have hearts, sparkles, and quirky sayings sprawled across shirts which are either grey, pink, or white. You are better than that, we don’t need to be pigeonholed into that kind of sex-

ist, inordinate zeal. I’m not saying I know all in the realm of sports, I’m not perfect, I’m only 95% perfect. I’m going to use this platform to announce that NO, I do not know everything. And, uhm, well...I don’t like soccer much, nor do I know the rules, guidelines, moves, players, ups, downs, sideways, blah blah blah, ANYTHING about it. My lovely editor (whom I love, adore, and look up to) wanted me to do a piece on soccer, so I dug deep into the world of soccer. I first noticed every time I typed the word soccer I felt as if I’m spelling it wrong, and it still pisses me off. I thought to myself “Hmmm, maybe that’s why I never got into it. Two c’s? Who in the hell do they think they are?” But I had baseball blood in me, and I dove into that realm of sportsball and never came out. So, I decided to sit down and watch my first full soccer/futball game. OF COURSE, it was Iceland VS. England. I looked up the teams and thought to myself “Welp, this’ll be a blow-out”. England players are some of the best, they are primed and ready to take on anything. While it seemed like these Icelandic players, uhm, didn’t. I mean for crying out loud, one of the managers is a dentist (a super bad-ass one!). Given it was their first time in a major tournament, you wouldn’t DARE get your hopes up. C’mon Karlee, you are always the type for the underdogs, it would be a wonderful story if they won, right? Everyone LOVES an underdog story! It was the 16th round in the EURO 2016, all odds against them (including Vegas), full-time approached and a dangerous free kick was won 25 yards out for Iceland, wide on the left in perfect crossing territory. (look ma, I’m using Soccer terms!). Up stepped England’s Kane (who’s a huge deal, apparently), he set up in the penalty area and --drum roll-- ...sent the ball high and well wide of the goal. The celebration once the whistle was blown was nothing I have ever seen. The unity and excitement for their nation was a sight to see. All of the players ran to one corner of the stadium where all of their fans were gathered, which mind you was 8 percent of their population, a staggering 27,000 fans, taking in the moment with each other, and damn did it ever restore my faith in humanity. Let me put this 8 percent in perspective for you: If Iceland (population

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330,000) was the United States, 8 percent of our population is almost the equivalent to the population of Texas. That is a shit-ton of people. They all stood towards their fans, started clapping, while they all sang their Viking chant. Chills went down my spine, within that moment in time, I saw that all sports are beautiful because of the fans, even the ones I don’t watch or absolutely hate. The passion they put into it, their spirit and soul connecting with one another. One glorious moment in time, all as one, all agreeing on one common thing. It shows the best of our human race, no matter what sport. I’ll give someone a firm talking to if they tell me sports are pointless. They are 100% without a doubt are NOT pointless. So the moral of the story is don’t judge a book by its cover.

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Part of the fun of going to a place like Trader Joe’s is standing in line with all the other middle class white people who act like they’ve never been to a grocery store before.

“I’m all lost in the supermarket. I can no longer shop happily. I came in here for that special offer—a guaranteed personality.” -Joe Strummer

hen I was around ten years old, I discovered the modern wonder that was the revival of the television game show “Supermarket Sweep.” I was a sickly child, often home for long stretches of time with yet another debilitating bout of bronchitis, leaving me bed ridden and coughing uncontrollably—but because I was a product of the middle class in the 1990s, I had access to cable television. “Supermarket Sweep” aired mornings on the Lifetime network, and on it, three teams of two competed through rounds of questions about brand name products and goods in order to earn increments of time, that were then added to the grand total amount of time they got to spend making a frantic dash through the grocery store set up in a soundstage— manically tossing product upon product into shopping carts—the winner determined by who spent the most money at the end of the final round’s melee, aptly titled “The Big Sweep.” As I child, I thought this show as incredible, and because I had spent so much time in the grocery store with my parents, I would daydream about how well I would do if selected as a contestant on “Supermarket Sweep”— how I’d ace those questions in the preliminary rounds, and what items I would sprint to first and load into my cart during the final round. The revival of “Supermarket Sweep” concluded in 2003, running off and on for eight years on various cable networks. As I’ve eased into adulthood, my days of daydreaming strategies on how to spend the most imaginary money with prop groceries in a fake grocery store came to an end when I arrived at a pretty stark, yet very true realization: the grocery store is a terrible place. Out of all the public places I’ve selected to either be on the verge of, or straight up have, an emotional breakdown of some sort, I think a

to find the strength within, and move on through the rest of the store. It’s time to read ingredient lists on packages to make sure there’s no secret dairy product or tree nuts involved; it’s time to reach for a specific item, only to find it’s no longer being carried, or that it’s been moved to a completely different location in another part of the store. And aside from the paralyzing anhedonia and ennui that come along with consumerism as you lifelessly lumber along behind a shopping cart, I am fairly confident the worst part of the grocery store experience has to be the other people—specifically, always being in the way of other people. The aisles of grocery stores are Part of the fun of “Supermarket Sweep” was the ugly, gigantic sweaters narrow quarters—and when they are contestants wore. filled with other people who are as meltdown I’ve suffered has been majority of them have occurred in the equally or even more miserable than you induced by simply trying to find a grocery store. are, you may as well throw away all your parking spot in their tiny lot. While it may be a terrible place, cookbooks because in this situation, If you’re able filled with terrible people (and terrible you have a to find a place to children with those awful ‘customer delicious recipe park at your store in training’ carts) it is, unfortunately, a for an emotional of choice, then necessary evil. Because unless you are breakdown on the fun really incredibly wealthy, the option of going your hands. begins. out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner At the end After you’ve every day for your entire life isn’t viable. of each episode selected a More often than not, you’re going of “Supermarket shopping cart to have to prepare your own meal— Sweep,” the with trash left in whether it be the simple act of pouring hollow shell the bottom and a a bowl of cereal, opening up a can of of a human fucked up wheel soup, or following the directions in a being, host that will bother cookbook to create something lavish. David Ruprecht, you the whole To do all those things, you have to would look at time you’re in go to the grocery store. the camera the store—well, I suppose the first horrible thing and deliver the then it’s time about having to go to the grocery store chilling tagline to to actually start is making a grocery list because as we the show—“The grocery shopping. all know, you can’t honestly be expected next time you’re First, you to remember every single thing you at the checkout find yourself in need to pick up as you trudge behind a counter and you produce section, shopping cart—you gotta write that shit hear the beep...” and if you’re down. (then a cash like me, the But writing that shit down means register beeping produce section you have to, like, raid every cupboard sound would is maybe the most Game show host David Ruprecht made to see if you have enough of a certain important section the grocery store seem like an exciting play) “Think of ingredient for a meal, or find the page in all the fun you place to be. of the store. the cookbook to confirm that you need could have on You rummage only one onion instead of two. SUPERMARKET SWEEP!” through and manhandle the avocados, After you’ve gone through the However, whenever I am at the attempting to find one that has started struggle of planning out a week’s worth checkout counter, and I hear the beep, I to ripen, but isn’t all the way there yet, of meals, (we all know what a wretched, am unable to think of fun; I think about and could maybe be ready to go for the time consuming struggle this is) and the horrible experience I have just put dinner you have planned two days from you’ve written down all the items you’ll myself through, and I am comforted, now. need onto a scrap of paper, it’s finally ever so slightly, by the fact that after I You endure the eye rolling of the time—it’s time to brave the elements, bag my groceries and swipe my debit sullen teenager after you’ve inquire and head out to the store. card, I will be freed from the confines about fresher, less rotten and moldy Depending on which grocery store of the grocery store—only to get home cilantro because you live with a you patronize, your next hurdle may be and unpack my groceries, finding I’ve companion rabbit who happens to have simply finding a place to park. forgotten something, and I will have to a discerning palate. Have you ever been to the Trader go back out and put myself through it After you’ve loaded up your Joe’s in St. Paul, right off of the shopping cart full of produce, it’s time all over again. highway? I think more than one

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