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to the NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE™ Your No. 1 Guide to what’s going on in and around Northfield – music, food, fun.

Vol. 5, Issue 7

July 2009

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507/663-7937 neg@northfieldguide.com Publisher: Rob Schanilec By All Means Graphics Advertising: Abby Erickson abby@northfieldguide.com or 507/663-7937 Contributors: Susan Hvistendahl Locallygrownnorthfield.org Northfield.org Northfieldarttown.com Breanna Zarbinski Online: at northfieldguide.com! A flippin’ cool digital edition, downloadable PDF, archives and content submission form.

Local Focus: Leslie Schultz..........................................5 Local Galleries ...............................................................6 Theater ............................................................................7 Sports ...............................................................................7 Crazy Daze Special Section.................................9-11 Happenings – Up Close ........................ 6-20, 26-28 A Month at a Glance..........................................22-25 Who’s Playing At A Glance .................................... 28 Clubs, Classes and More ......................................... 30 Dining ........................................................................... 33 Historic Happenings: Susan Hvistendahl .... 34-35 Just Curious: Anton Armstrong .....................37-38

On the Cover:

Bye Bye Birdie with Mickey Morstad as Conrad Birdie opens July 9 at the Arts Guild Theater (see article page 8 – photo by Tania Legvold). The Northfield Arts Guild Gallery exhibit by painter Lindsy Halleckson opens July 22.

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Support Our Advertisers 4th of July Hometown Celebration ....... 15 A Bag Lady ....................................................... 9 Anna’s Closet ................................................. 10 a. renee salon................................................31 Barefoot Studio ............................................... 5 Bridge Square Barbers ................................36 Books and Stars 2009................................23 By All Means Graphics ...............................11 Champion Sports ......................................... 10 Chapati .................................................... 20, 33 Coldwell Banker ............................................. 2 College City Beverage ................................35 The Contented Cow .............................21, 33 Community Resource Bank ........................ 2 Creating a Ruckus! .......................................25 Culver’s .................................................... 32, 33 Defeat of Jesse James Days .....................39 digs...................................................................... 9 Eastman Music ..............................................24 Eclectic Goat .................................................... 5 El Tequila .........................................................33 Fantastic Sam’s ............................................. 19 First National Bank .....................Back Cover Froggy Bottoms River Pub ................ 26, 33 Grezzo Gallery ............................................... 18 Pam Gillespie, Realtor® ..............................21 The HideAway ........................................16, 33 James Gang Coffeehouse ................33, 36 Jesse James Lanes .......................................29 Just Food Co-op ............................................30 KYMN 1080 Radio....................................... 17 Dianne Kyte, Realtor®.................................24 Marguerite’s Salon ....................................... 18 Monkey See Monkey Read .........................10 Northfield Arts Guild ........................................4 Northfield Arts School ...................................13 Northfield Chamber of Commerce....Cover Northfield Dance Academy ....................... 35 Northfield Downtown Development Corp............................................................ 19 Northfield Historical Society..............11. 39 Northfield Kitchen Concepts ....................22 Northfield Liquor Store................................. 6 Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals .......13 Northfield Retirement Community..........36 Ole Café ................................................... 20, 33 Oolala...............................................................11 Paper Petulum................................................. 9 Paradise Center for the Arts ..................... 16 PJ’s Fabrics and Crafts .................................. 7 Premier Banks ...............................................26 Present Perfect ..............................................11 Quality Bakery ..............................................33 Quarterback Club ................................. 29, 33 RagStock ........................................................... 9 Rare Pair .......................................................... 10 Rice County Humane Society ..................11 Rueb ‘N’ Stein ........................................ 29, 33 The Sketchy Artist ........................................ 10 Schmidt Homes........................................ 2, 12 Sisters Ugly ....................................................... 9 Jan Stevens, Realtor® ..................................38 Sweet Pea’s Loft & Toys & Treats ............26 The Tavern .....................................................33 That Scrapbooking Place ..........................25 Three Links ..................................................... 18 Tiny’s Dogs All Day .............................33, 38 Women and Kids on Division ................. 10 Willingers Golf Club................................3, 33

Local Focus

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217 S. Water St. • 786-9700 artonwater.com American Opal Glass – decorative art works featured in the gallery studio and in public exhibit “Art at City Hall 2009” (801 Washington St.).

304 Division St. • 645-8877 www.northfieldartsguild.org La Petite France, det vakre Norge – paintings by Gary Alan-Hue Christenson and Maureen Welter. Through July 18.

423 Division St. • 663-8870 Great Garden Sculpture and Bells. Works by Sara Balbin (Wisconsin), Dale Rogers (Massachusetts), and Tom Torrens (Massachusetts).

Colorful, vivid works of painter Lindsy Halleckson. July 22Aug. 22. Reception: July 23, 7-9 p.m.

Art Studios with open hours

ArtOrg Moving Walls Gallery 200 Division St. • 645-2555 artorg.info 1000 Print Summer – at Northfield Crazy Daze, July 23, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and at Central Park in Owatonna, July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for the 17th Annual Festival of the Arts.

Carleton College Art Gallery

Gould Library through August:

Photographers & Authors – highlighting Gisele Freund (1909-2001), who created portraits of some of the 20th century’s most interesting literary figures. That Marvelous Legend: The Canals of Mars – late 19th-century astronomical maps that led scientists to believe that canal-like structures existed on the surface of Mars. Vispoeologee: An Anthology of Visual Literature – collaborative works by local writers, artists and bibliophiles presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

The Flaten Art Museum Dittmann Center 1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 646-3556 stolaf.edu/depts/art/

The Garage 18 Bridge Square • www.artfuel.com the art of fuel

Grezzo Gallery 16 Bridge Square • 581-2161 grezzogallery.com Pottery Sale – featuring works by Kate Fisher, Ron Gallas and Phil Kennedy. July 3 and 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Right Brain Ventures Art Barb Matz, artist 305 So. Water St. • 507/581-0425 www.rbv-Art.com Got a studio with open hours? Get listed – neg@northfieldguide.com

Lindsy Halleckson

One N. College St. • 646-4469 carleton.edu/campus/gallery

Barefoot Studio Carla Thompson, artist 418 Division St. • 612/309-6084 www.barefootstudio.net A move is afoot – see ad on page 5.

Paradise Center for the Arts Carlander Family Gallery 321 Central Ave., Faribault • 332-7372 paradisecenterforthearts.org Kevin O’Hara “Mudslinger Pottery” – O’Hara has been making art for more than 30 years and doing what needs to be done to get by while making art. He loves to make beautiful things and to help others do the same, be it with clay, paint, pastel or whatever material the creative process calls for. A collection of his favorites. Through July 3. Mural Society Recycled Art Sale – July 9-10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 11-12, 10 a.m.2 p.m. – donations accepted through July 5. One man’s trash (used art) is another man’s treasure. Annual Members Show – July 17-Aug. 22 – batik, drawing, ceramics and more. Reception: July 17, 5-7 p.m.

Theater

S P O R T S Here are the home games Wednesday, July 1

South Pacific

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault July 9-11, 7:30 p.m. and July 11-12, 2 p.m. A nurse on a Pacific island during WWII falls in love with a local planter. However, when she learns he is a widower with two half-caste kids, she cannot accept the situation. Meanwhile, an officer falls in love with a Polynesian girl. As the two men go off together on a spy mission the two women wait hoping for their return. This timeless and classic 1949 musical explores questions of love and prejudice through such timeless classics as “Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy,” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” Perfect for the while family. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 children. Bye Bye Birdie

Northfield Arts Guild Theater July 9-11 and 16-18, 7:30 p.m.; July 12 and 19, 2 p.m. In 1958, to the utter distress of his abundant fans, Elvis Presley entered the U.S. Army. Just prior to that time, he made un-precedented, extraordinary changes to popular music and to the lives of millions of young people across America… much to the mortification of their parents. Parents were sure that rock and roll signaled the downfall of society and would ruin their teenage sons and daughters forever. Birdie is a brilliant, hilarious and gentle parody of this wonderful time. A family friendly show with lively and memorable songs, this is one of the most charming musicals of our time. Tickets: $14 adults, $11 students, family discount available, call 645-8877.

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. River Falls Fighting Fish, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Dukes vs. Austin Greyhounds, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 3

BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Bay City Bombers, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4

BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Northfield Knights, 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Prescott Pirates, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. New Ulm Kaiserhoff, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Randolph Railcats, 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. East Side Merchants, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Howard Lake Orphans, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Dukes vs. Hampton Cardinals, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19

BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Randolph Railcats, 2 p.m. Dundas Dukes vs. Hastings Hawks, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21

BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. St. Louis Park, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22

BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Minnetonka Millers, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Hastings Hawks, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Dukes vs. Elko Express, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Apple Valley Millers, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Dukes vs. Green Isle Irish, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31

BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Hager City Skeeters, 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Tania Legvold

Auditions Danse Macabre Dance Cabaret

Dancers wanted (soloists and groups) to perform at Danse Macabre Friday, Oct. 30 – the Northfield Arts Guild Cabaret celebrating 50 years of dance in Northfield. Dancers and groups are invited to showcase their talent. Deadline for proposals is Sept. 11. The dance proposal form can be found at www.northfieldartsguild.org.

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It’s “Hello” to “Bye Bye Birdie” Again by Susan Hvistendahl The Northfield Arts Guild will present the musical comedy, “Bye Bye Birdie,” this month, July 9-12 and July 16-19. The show was produced once before by NAG, featuring adults and younger cast members. Myrna Johnson directed this 1981 production and also one for Northfield High School in 1975 with a high school cast. The most recent NHS production of this musical was in 1996, with Matt Holmquist in the title role. Rachel Haider is directing this year’s NAG show, with music directors Liz Shepley and Peter Webb and choreography by Jana Schomburg. Matt Holmquest (left) as the Northfield Art Guild’s 1996 Con-

on the small stage of the NAG theater at 411 W. Third St. Haider says she is constantly energized by working with actors of all ages at the NAG. “I’ve worked in theater from Houston to Milwaukee to Faribault, with preschoolers to professionals, but there is something very special about the folks in Northfield. They enjoy every moment of the experience, and have a deep desire to make sure that the audience enjoys it just as much. I believe our intimate stage helps develop that.”

In the 1981 production, Kevin Stranberg portrayed Conrad Birdie, wearing a striking gold lamé outfit. Mickey Morstad (who will be a junior at St. Olaf) rad Birdie and Kevin Stranberg (right) in the same role from the “Bye Bye Birdie” opened on plays the role in the current show. 1981 NAG production. For this year’s Conrad, check out Mickey Broadway on April 14, 1960, Morstad on the cover of this Guide. Veteran NAG performer Steve starring Dick Van Dyke, Chita Photos courtesy of the NAG and Northfield Historical Society archives. Lawler, with 13 roles to his credit, Rivera, Paul Lynde and Kay is Albert and NAG newcomer Medford, and ran for 607 performances. The music was by Deesa Staats is Rosie. Among the other actors are Marie ColCharles Strouse (who has won Tony awards for “Bye Bye Birdie,” angelo as Kim MacAfee, Joe Jorgensen and Molly McGovern “Applause” and “Annie”), lyrics by Lee Adams and book by Wills as Kim’s parents, Noah Shomburg as Kim’s brother RanMichael Stewart, with choreography by Gower Champion. The dolph, Parker Ousley as Kim’s boyfriend Hugo Peabody, and liner notes for the cast album say that in this show Broadway Melinda Emanuel as Albert’s domineering mother Mae. “discovered teenagers and the world trembled.” Their parents were “groping across the Generation Gap” and the show’s songs Stranberg, who now works in public relations in Ashland, Wisconsin, remembers getting screams two weeks after the 1981 “spoofed the dread rock ‘n’ roll,” featuring “a satiric version of show was over from elementary students who recognized him. the Rock God himself, Elvis Presley,” who was “towering above Stranberg says, “It was a high-energy show” with a very excited them like some goofy, lusty redwood.” ensemble cast, ably directed by Myrna Johnson. Though StranTeenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the berg is no longer around to compare his pelvic thrusts with the Army, to the distress of his agent, Albert Peterson. His faithful new Conrad, other 1981 cast members are still in town. Charlie secretary, Rosie Alvarez, suggests a publicity stunt of Conrad Black portrayed Albert, Patsy Dew was Rosie, Ruth Legvold bestowing one last kiss on one of his ardent fan club members, was Mrs. Merkle, Marilyn Wing was Mae Peterson and David which will be televised from the town for “The Ed Sullivan Legvold was the mayor. One of the teen chorus members, Show” before Conrad leaves for the service. Kim MacAfee of Malin Fritz, went on to a career as a mezzo-soprano with the Sweet Apple, Ohio, is selected for the honor and the action Metropolitan Opera and other prestigious companies. moves from New York to Ohio to prepare for this event. Of This year’s cast filled out bios for the program, including one course, complications and hilarity ensue as songs break out “fun fact” about themselves. So, come to the show to see an from teens, parents and the teen idol himself. apprentice beekeeper, scuba diver, unicyclist, someone who plays The Northfield Arts Guild show is based on a “revival version” rugby at St. Olaf, loves Triscuits with cream cheese and a pickle, created in 1995 for a television production which starred Jason has pet rats, loves to watch professional bull riding, enjoys belly Alexander as Albert and Vanessa Williams as Rosie. Haider dancing and will eat anything. says that this script is closer to the original Broadway version The cast also named favorite classic rock songs. Songs by the than the 1963 movie of “Bye Bye Birdie,” which starred Dick Beatles came in first. But, of course, the inspiration for “Bye Bye Van Dyke and Janet Leigh as Albert and Rosie. That film was Birdie,” the “Rock God” Elvis, was a close second. focused to showcase the talents of Swedish starlet Ann-Margret as Kim MacAfee and changed other plot elements. Performances of “Bye Bye Birdie” are at 7:30 p.m. on July 9-11 and 16-18, and at 2 p.m. on July 12 and 19. For ticket informaHaider appreciates the opportunities that “Bye Bye Birdie” tion, call the Northfield Arts Guild at 507/645-8877 or go to provides for a large cast of 40 to show off their talents. This www.northfieldartsguild.org. includes 26 teenagers. A cast that large can become a challenge

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Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, July 23 • Stores open at 7 a.m. City-wide bargains • Tasty food specials • Sidewalk sales galore

50% off outside! 20% off in-store! Greeting cards SALE!!! Paper tableware Scandinavian food products Scandinavian gift items Gifts for all occasions

SALE!!!

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Thursday, July 23 • Stores open at 7 a.m. City-wide bargains • Tasty food specials • Sidewalk sales galore

CRAZY DEALS Under the tent! Open at 7:00 a.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.

Nothing over $25!

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$1 tours all day! Visit our huge clearance table! www.northfieldhistory.org 507-645-9268 • 408 Division St. Northfield, MN 55057

Crazy Daze Schedule of Events 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Just Food Co-op EMPLOYEE COSTUME CONTEST. We’re getting crazy! You vote! 516 Water St. 10 a.m.

2 p.m.

HULA HOOP CONTEST by Rare Pair, 401 Division St.

SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATION, BREAK-DANCING PERFORMANCE, DUNK TANK AND DRAWINGS by

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Union of Youth, 306 Division St.

5-8 p.m.

WAITERS’ RACE between local restaurants, along Division Street

10 a.m.-noon MAKE 4H TRAIL MIX by Rice County 4-H Program, Bridge Square

“CLASSIC CARS” displayed by Sundowner Car Club, along Division Street from 5th to 6th streets

10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1 ADMISSION TO MUSEUM by Northfield Historical Society, 408 Division St.

5:30-8:30 p.m. RICE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENT, Bridge Square

11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BINGO and WATERMELON SEED SPITTING CONTEST by Just Food Co-op, 516 Water St.

6-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. NEWSPAPER THROWING CONTEST by Northfield News, Division Street near Bridge Square 1:30 p.m.

BEANBAG TOSS by Kids on Division, 314

50’S/60’S MUSIC by KRDS Radio, Division Street between 5th and 6th streets

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THURSDAY, JULY 2

HAPPE N I NG S

Northfield Community Band Concert: “Celebrating America” • 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

Bridge Square Patriotic music. Free.

Wake-Robin • 1-2 p.m.

Bittersweet A local duo on strings playing Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Evening Hike • 8-9 p.m.

Books & Stars: Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle & Jam 7 p.m.

Wake-Robin Northfield Outdoor Pool Free swim night at the pool! Upbeat and engaging music for children and adults. Booker, the book bus, opens at 6:30 p.m. with library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun! The Cocoa Bean will sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Proceeds will be donated to the library’s children’s programming. Rain site: Northfield High School Auditorium.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Join a naturalist to explore RBNC at dusk! You will be on and off trail during the hike. Moderate hills may be included. Dress for the weather and bugs; and be prepared to be outside the whole time. Free and open to all ages. Machen Musik • 8-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge

Bohemian Duo

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Study Hall with Peter & Terry & Peter

The Contented Cow This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker. These guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes. FRIDAY, JULY 3 Carey Langer • 5-8 p.m.

The Contented Cow A solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music. Norwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Old-school country, ’80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you don’t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy, but voted Northfield’s best male musician 2008. New Moon Trio • 8 p.m.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein SATURDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration

Downtown Northfield Food, music, entertainment, games, bike criterion and fireworks. A not-to-be-missed hometown celebration! Bring your lawn chairs to the Square! Food vendors open at 9 and the kiddie bike parade kicks off festivities from the EconoFoods parking lot at noon, leading the way into the Yankee Doodle Kiddie Carnival in front of the post office. See schedule on page 15. Joe Meyer • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Karaoke • 9 p.m.

L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas

The Contented Cow Here’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar.

DJ Music • 9 p.m.

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein The Bitter Roots

The Contented Cow Soulful rock, guitar oriented and diverse, with vocal harmony and tight rhythms.

“When we want to accomplish something egotistically, we gather our strength, develop a strategy and apply every effort.”

“But to the soul, the most minute details and the most ordinary activities, carried out with mindfulness and art, have an effect far beyond their apparent insigniﬁcance.” Quotes from “Care of the Soul” – Thomas Moore. 1992. (Pages 119 & 285)

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SUNDAY, JULY 5

Theater: South Pacific • 7:30 p.m.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault See page 7.

The Contented Cow Join discussions on local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to www.contentedcow.com. Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph! MONDAY, JULY 6 Poker • 7 p.m.

Froggy Bottoms Play Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free! Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

Nordic Jam

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Forget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience. Detective Ventriloquist • 10:15 p.m.

The Contented Cow Self-described “abrasive electronic” with a penchant for bringing out the worst in people whenever they play. FRIDAY, JULY 10 Ian Alexy • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Singer/songwriter/guitarist Ian Alexy offers deft finger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warming tales of a well-traveled 20something-year-old.

The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

Theater: South Pacific • 7:30 p.m.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault See page 7.

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians of all levels gather to jam.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:15-12:45 p.m.

KGB Band

The Contented Cow

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf College This is the third year of these summertime concerts. Susan Beisner performs. Free (with a possible freewill offering).

Bye Bye Birdie

Books & Stars: Stompin’ Dixie • 7 p.m.

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault See page 7.

Central Park A great toe tappin’ Dixieland foursome. Booker, the book bus, opens at 6:30 p.m. Booker has library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun! The Cocoa Bean will sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Proceeds will be donated to the library’s children’s programming. Rain site: Northfield High School Auditorium. THURSDAY, JULY 9 Scream Night • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow All forms of performance welcome (stand-up, poetry, storytelling, etc.). Free (with suggested donation). Registration at 7:30. Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7.

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SATURDAY, JULY 11 Theater: South Pacific • 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Jon Manners • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Voted Northfield’s best male musician of 2009! Playing guitar since 1957, Manners has been in bands including: The Stingrays, The Fabulous Intruders, The Critters, the Sticky Wickets, Yellow Fish, The Glass Eye, The Windjammers, No Dice, Rockaday Jonny, Diesel Goose, Zebra, Berceuse, Shriek, Neoneon, The Kitty Younger band, Flight Time, The Great? Imposters. In the early ’70s, he associated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to call a rehearsal and I gives me complete control over the song list.”

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SATURDAY, JULY 11 continued Bye Bye Birdie

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7. Depo Creek and the Schmojoes Band • 9 p.m.

The Contented Cow Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on topics, go to www.contentedcow.com. Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.

L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas

The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

DJ Music • 9 p.m.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Photo by Tania Legvold

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Allyson Road Band

The Contented Cow SUNDAY, JULY 12

The Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes Northern Roots Session will complete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

Theater: South Pacific • 2 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 13

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault See page 7.

Poker • 7 p.m.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 2 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7.

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Froggy Bottoms Play Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free! Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

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JOHN FALCK MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Celebrating 10 Years 1999-2009 Thursday, August 6, 2009 Northfield Golf Club For more information, contact Deborah Carpenter at 507-664-8867.

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Books & Stars: Bavarian Musikmeisters • 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 Family Campfire Conversations • 7-8 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Gather ‘round the campfire for stories, nature info and more. Learn about the natural history of River Bend and roast marshmallows over the fire. Meet at the interpretive center and head to the amphitheater together. Open to all ages. Free for members and under 3. $2/person non-members with $10 family cap. Pre-registration is not required.

Spring Creek Park Authentic Germanic festive music heard in German and Austrian villages. Booker, the book bus, opens at 6:30 p.m. Booker has library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun! The Cocoa Bean will sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Proceeds will be donated to the library’s children’s programming. Rain site: Northfield High School Auditorium.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

The Tavern Lounge Mighty fine guitar and harp. Ray walks a thin line between blues and folk, one minute strutting a slideguitar ballad on the resonator guitar, the next minute blasting off into a one-man-band train ride. “Ray has a quality that could only come by blending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan and the blues.” (Des Moines Register).

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Music & Drama Center, Carleton This is the third year of these summertime concerts. Lawrence Archbold performs. Free (with a possible freewill offering). Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m.

The Contented Cow Band includes: Christina Schwietz (vocals); Peter Webb (piano) and David Miller (drums). Christina Schwietz

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FRIDAY, JULY 17 Art Reception: Annual Members Show • 5-7 p.m.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

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The Tavern Lounge Theater: Bye Bye Birde

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Sarah Pray

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein Sarah Pray

The Contented Cow Think Fiona Apple, Eva Cassidy, Garbage, Leann Rimes, Sheryl Crow. Sarah Pray on guitar and piano, Ian Pray on bass and piano. SATURDAY, JULY 18 Run for the Arts • 8 a.m.

Rice County Fairgrounds Take a 10K or 5K run or a 2-mile walk for the arts. Registration 7 a.m., race at 8. $25 pre-registration or $20 on site. Details at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org Saturday Stroll • 9-10 a.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Take a Saturday morning stroll to see what’s happening at River Bend. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear for hiking. Free and open to all ages!

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Fridays • Cod & Chips, Mushy Peas, Salt & Malt Vinegar (weather permitting)

Saturdays • BBQ (weather permitting)

Sundays • Politics & A Pint 6pm • Northern Roots Jam Session 7:30pm • Quiz Night 8pm

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Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Poker • 7 p.m.

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Froggy Bottoms

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10 p.m.

Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:1512:45 p.m., Boe Chapel,

The Contented Cow

St. Olaf College Books & Stars: Stompin’ Dixie • 7 p.m., Central Park

Farmers Market • May-October • Waterfront Park (across the river from the Safety Center) Tues & Fri, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday 9-11 a.m. produce, plants, cut flowers, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, occasional music & more!

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Northfield Community Band Concert: “Celebrating America” 7:30 p.m., Bridge Square Evening Hike • 8-9 p.m.

Carey Langer • 5-8 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration

The Contented Cow

Downtown Northfield

Norwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m.

Joe Meyer • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

New Moon Trio • 8 p.m.

Machen Musik • 8-11 p.m.

The Contented Cow Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

The Tavern Lounge Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ Stein The Bitter Roots, Contented Cow

Scream Night • 8 p.m.

Ian Alexy • 7-11 p.m.

The Contented Cow

The Tavern Lounge

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Theater: South Pacific • 2 and 7:30 p.m., Bahl Auditorium, Faribault Jon Manners • 7-11 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

The Tavern Lounge

Theater: South Pacific • 7:30 p.m.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault

Bahl Family Auditorium, Faribault Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein KGB Band, The Contented Cow

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

The Tavern Lounge Study Hall with Peter & Terry & Peter, The Contented Cow

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Detective Ventriloquist • 10:15 p.m.

Depo Creek and The Schmojoe’s Band • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas

The Contented Cow

DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Allyson Road Band, Contented Cow

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Free Swim Night at the Pool! Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam, upbeat and engaging music for children and adults! *Free with donation to Northfield Food Shelf. At the Outdoor Pool.

Stompin Dixie! A great toe tappin’ Dixieland foursome. At Central Park. 15 Bavarian Musikmeisters! Special late start at 7:30 pm. Authentic Germanic festive music heard in German and Austrian Villages. At Spring Creek Park. 22 New Banjo Boys Jazz Band! Crazy banjo from Dixieland and oldies! At Odd Fellows Park. Goodtimes Folk Song Trio! Featuring Mike Hildebrandt, 29 Craig Wasner & Jerry Shouler. Join them for a good ’ol sing-a-long! At Central Park.

Free summer reading program runs through July 30 for “read to me kids” to Grade 5. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun!

Cocoa Bean will be selling refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Proceeds benefit children’s programming at the library!

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Theater: South Pacific 2 p.m., Bahl Family

Poker • 7 p.m.

Family Campfire Conversations • 7-8 p.m.

Auditorium, Faribault

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:1512:45 p.m., Music & Drama

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie 2 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Froggy Bottoms

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Center, Carleton Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m.

NAG Theater

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10 p.m.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Books & Stars: Bavarian Musikmeisters • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow

The Contented Cow Spring Creek Park

Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie 2 p.m., NAG Theater Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Poker • 7 p.m.

Froggy Bottoms

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10 p.m.

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:1512:45 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Skinner Chapel, Carleton Books & Stars: New Banjo Boys Jazz Band • 7 p.m.

Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

Odd Fellows Park

The Contented Cow

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Poker • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Froggy Bottoms

Family Campfire Conversations • 7-8 p.m.

Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital 12:15-12:45 p.m.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10 p.m.

Books & Stars: Goodtimes Folk Song Trio • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Central Park

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Run for the Arts • 8 a.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Art Reception: Annual Members Show • 5-7 p.m., Paradise Center for

Jeff Ray • 8-11 p.m.

the Arts, Faribault

Saturday Stroll • 9-10 a.m.

The Tavern Lounge

Jeff Thompson • 7-11 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

The Tavern Lounge

Storytelling: Independence! 6:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault Norwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein Sarah Pray, The Contented Cow

Rice County Fairgrounds

The Tavern Lounge Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Glory Muse • 7 p.m.

The HideAway Spruce Top Review • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Soulasious Band • 9 p.m., Rueb Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Crazy Daze • 7 a.m.

Carey Langer • 7-11 p.m.

Children’s Film Festival • 8:30 p.m.

Downtown Northfield

The Tavern Lounge

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

Art Reception: Lindsy Halleckson 7-9 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11 p.m.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Area 51 • 7-11 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

The Tavern Lounge Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas

The Tavern Lounge

The Contented Cow Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Bonnie & the Clydes • 8-11 p.m.

Marty Anderson and the Goods

The Contented Cow The Bohemian Duo, Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Machen Musik • 8-11 p.m.

Lonesome Dan Kase • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge

The Tavern Lounge Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Study Hall with Peter & Terry & Peter, The Contented Cow

Town Rill Folk Blues

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SATURDAY, JULY 18 continued Storytelling: Independence! • 6:30 p.m.

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Whether from becoming an adult, a divorce, or learning how to drive, you’ve got a story to tell – share it! Norwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m.

The HideAway Amazing vocals reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel.

Spruce Top Review • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Eclectic repertoire of urban folk that may be familiar and obscure. Interpretations of folks like John Prine, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and the Beatles, traditional and contemporary Irish music and more. Soulasious Band • 9 p.m.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke • 9 p.m.

L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas The Rueb ‘N’ Stein SUNDAY, JULY 19 Theater: Bye Bye Birdie 2 p.m.

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DJ Music • 9 p.m.

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11 p.m.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

The Contented Cow Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on topics, go to www. contentedcow.com.

The Tavern Lounge Think music from O Brother, Where Art Though? And mix in a little more ragtime and a hint of bluegrass. FRIDAY, JULY 24

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.

Carey Langer • 7-11 p.m.

The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

The Tavern Lounge A solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes will compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

Theater: Bye Bye Birdie • 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 20

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 7.

Poker • 7 p.m.

Bonnie & the Clydes • 8-11 p.m.

Froggy Bottoms Play Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free! Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow Take a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace and flower power from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The Bonnie is Bonnie Jean Flom. The Clydes are Bill McGrath and Scott McMillan.

The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10 p.m.

Children’s Film Festival • 6-8:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow Bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels gather to jam.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Animated, stop-action, live-action, claymation and papermation films by students of the summer film camp. $7.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Area 51 • 7-11 p.m.

Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:15-12:45 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Take eight from the fields of education, architecture, communications and medicine; mix in guitars, drums, saxophones, harmonicas, voices and cowbells and you’ve got “music from the heavens.”

Skinner Chapel, Carleton This is the third year of these summertime concerts. Richard Collman performs. Free (with a possible freewill offering). Books & Stars: New Banjo Boys Jazz Band • 7 p.m.

Odd Fellows Park Crazy banjo fun, Dixieland and oldies. Booker, the book bus, opens at 6:30 p.m. Booker has library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun! The Cocoa Bean will sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Proceeds will be donated to the library’s children’s programming. Rain site: Northfield High School Auditorium.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas The Bohemian Duo • 9 p.m.

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Chad Johnson and Russel Franek, former front men of Communication Breakdown, playing originals and covers including the likes of Lynard Skynyrd, Van Morrison, CCR and Johnny Cash.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 Crazy Daze • 7 a.m. on

Downtown Northfield (more info on pages 9-11) Tasty food specials, citywide bargains and sidewalk sales galore! Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce’s retail committee. Art Reception: Lindsy Halleckson • 7-9 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild See page 6.

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Marty Anderson and the Goods

The Contented Cow The “Goods” music is a blend of Americana and country alternative sound with lots of Bob Dylan. They do some glam-era adaptations that really rock, as well as new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams. The “Goods” include: Gavin Bady, Scott Barvir, Paul Delong, Aaron Hagenson, Kate Johnson and Pete Jones.

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SUNDAY, JULY 26 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

The Contented Cow Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

Study Hall with Peter & Terry & Peter

The Contented Cow This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker. These guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes. FRIDAY, JULY 31

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.

Lonesome Dan Kase • 7-11 p.m.

The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

The Tavern Lounge Think music from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and mix in a little more ragtime and a hint of bluegrass.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 27

Town Rill Folk Blues

Poker • 7 p.m.

Froggy Bottoms Play Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free!

Rueb ‘N’ Stein The Contented Cow His goal is not to simply draw on tradition, but rather to step into it and help it to its future by writing music that is by and for the soul.

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.

The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America. TUESDAY, JULY 28 Family Campfire Conversations • 7-8 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Gather ‘round the campfire for stories, nature info and more. Learn about the natural history of River Bend and roast marshmallows over the fire. Meet at the interpretive center and head to the amphitheater together. Open to all ages. Free for members and under 3. $2 per person non-members with $10 family cap. Pre-registration is not required. Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.

The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Northfield Noontime Organ Recital • 12:15-12:45 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church This is the third year of these summertime concerts. Jack Mohlenhoff performs. Free (with a possible freewill offering). Books & Stars: Goodtimes Folk Song Trio • 7 p.m.

Central Park Featuring Mike Hildebrandt, Craig Wasner and Jessy Shouler. Join them for a good ‘ol sing-a-long! Booker, the book bus, opens at 6:30 p.m. Booker has library materials for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for fun! The Cocoa Bean will sell their refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. The proceeds will be donated to library children’s programming. Rain site: Northfield High School Auditorium. THURSDAY, JULY 30 Machen Musik • 8-11 p.m.

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Clubs, Classes and More… Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 507/645-0301 First and third Mondays Just Food Co-op – 507/650-0106

Tuesdays: Knitting Night, 7-9 p.m., 507/645-6331 – knit, chat, share ideas and get help. The Key

Mondays: Book Club, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5-6:30 p.m. Art Project Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Skate Park meeting, 5-6 p.m. College Prep, 7-8:30 p.m. – learn about the ACT, financial aid, how to write a college essay, etc. The Key will pay for college applications for those not able. Most who show up are paired with a caring and knowledgeable adult. Fridays: Movie Night, 7-9 p.m. Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. – for details, call 507/663-0715. Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find more classes

for kids and adults at www.northfieldartsguild.org Comic Book Art – ages 12+. Learn to draw heroes, monsters and more with a professional comic book artist. MondayThursday, July 6-9, 4-5 p.m. Animal Textures in Clay – ages 6+. Use hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques to create your own animals. Monday-Wednesday, July 6-8 or July 13-15, 3:30-5 p.m. Work with Stained Glass – adults. Back by popular demand. Here’s another chance to build your own stained glass panel or box. Tuesdays, July 14-Aug. 11; 6:30-9 p.m. Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606

Free Summer Reading Program, through July 30 – For independent readers through 5th grade. Mondays: Prize and Discovery Drop-in Time, 6-8 p.m. – find books (with help), complete discoveries and get prizes! Tuesdays: Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, 10 a.m. – incorporate books with special songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver. “Scribblers,” 1-3 p.m. – help offered in the meeting room to find books and make discoveries. For kids going into K-3. Wednesdays: Toddler Rhyme Time, 10 a.m. – integrate movements, songs, books and rhymes. For ages 2-3. “Sketchers,” 1-3 p.m. – there’s help in the meeting room to find books and make discoveries. For grades 4-5. Thursdays: Story Time for 4s and 5s, 10 a.m. – stories, singing and a craft. Visiting Artist Series, 11:30 a.m. – an area artist presents a 45-minute program about their craft: July 9 – Randall Ferguson, guitar player/instrument collector; July 16 –Carla Thompson, painter; July 23 – Wendell Arneson, painter; July 30, Tim Freeland, magician. Readers Lunch Brunch, 12:45 p.m. – Domino’s Pizza for those who have completed their reading goal! Saturdays: Prize and Discovery Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – get help in the kids’ area finding books, making discoveries and getting prizes!

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206

More classes and activities at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. Open Classroom – instructor: Jeff Pridie. Explore the “medium” of your choice! Wednesdays: 1-4 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members: free, non-members: $6/ses. Open Textile Lab – ages 15+. Get acquainted with the textile lab and do a small project planned by instructors Deb Johnson and Arlen Rolf. Second Monday of the month: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Members: $10/ses., non-members: $15/ses. Kids Summer Art Explosion! – ages 7-12. Explore various art forms over the two-week sessions, from print-making to clay to painting! Monday-Thursday: July 6-9 and/or July 13-16: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Members: $65/ses. or $120/both sessions, non-members: $75/ses. or $145/both sessions. Kids Sculptural Pottery – ages 10+. Choose from a variety of design ideas to create a functional art piece using wheel-throwing and hand-building. July 20-23 with final fire/glaze July 30. Members: $80/ses., non-members: $90/ses. $20 supply fee. Kids Theatre Workshop – grades 2-8. Learn acting, voice, music, dance, staging, costuming, history, terms and concepts. Aug. 3-7; 10-14; 17-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Performances Aug. 21-22. $300/child, $250/child for multi-child households. Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. PJ’s Fabric and Crafts, 507/332-7151 – Classes include crochet-

ing, knitting, sewing, quilting and more! For a full calendar schedule visit, 111.emailcontact.com/calendar/view/5132 River Bend Nature Center, 332-7151 – go to www.rbnc.org. Sweet Pea’s Toys and Treats Game Night – 507/645-6555,

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DINING

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Chapati

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214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) www.chapati.us Closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoor entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer. Contented Cow

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302 Division St. S. • 645-1665 • www.contentedcow.com 3 p.m.-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties as well as a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer as well as a full selection of wine and spirits. Culvers

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960 Hwy. 3 So. • 645-7700 • getculverized.com – ButterBurgers and frozen custard. El Tequila – 1010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful margaritas and much more. Froggy Bottoms River Pub

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305 S. Water St. • 664-0260 • www.froggybottoms.com • Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-close – New menu! Steaks, salads, pasta and much more. Wide selection of beers and wines. Non-smoking restaurant with cozy atmosphere, thousands of frogs and a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Cannon River. The HideAway

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421 Division St. • 645-0400 • Mon-Fri • 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-10 p.m. – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties. James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery

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2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat- Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available. J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein

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503 Division St. • 645-6691 • www.ruebnstein.com 11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

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151011 St. Olaf Ave • 645-2500 • Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – A coffee shop and cafeteria-style eatery with soups, salads, build-your-own sandwiches, panninis, and during dinner hours – build-you-own-pasta bar. A retail bakery with cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars and breakfast pastries. A pizza bar and fine beers and wines. Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop – 410 Division St. • 645-

8392 • Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more. Quarterback Club

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116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers. The Tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St. • 663-0342

Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., lounge open daily 3 p.m.-midnight – Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern hosts casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat. Tiny’s Dogs All Day

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321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfield’s largest selection of specialty tobaccos and quality cigars. Willingers Bar & Restaurant

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6900 Canby Trail, Northfield • 952/652-2500 • Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – High above the course, with views of Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, lakes, wetlands, ponds and trees, this venue offers dining with casual, upscale cuisine. Enjoy dinner or simply a beverage at the bar. Also available for wedding receptions, banquets, meetings or small gatherings. Get your venue listed here or with a display ad in the next Guide – very cool exposure at a very affordable price. Contact Abby – 507/663-7937 or abby@northfieldguide.com

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HISTORIC

HAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLE By Susan Hvistendahl

Northfield’s First Flag Flew July 3, 1861 Within six years of the founding of Northfield in 1855, Northfield proudly flew its first U.S. flag. The Continental Congress had adopted the nation’s flag on June 14, 1777, and since Betsy Ross was not available to sew a flag for Northfield, a group of church ladies volunteered for the task and the first flag was unfurled on July 3, 1861. The story of this flag and its adventurous, if brief, life provides a window into the pioneer days of our community. With the Civil War in its early stages, patriotism was on the rise and Northfield was determined to have its own flag and a municipal flag pole for use during holidays. Pages from a ledger of one of Northfield’s first businesses, the Skinner Brothers Store (established in 1856 on the current Armory site), show the costs to the penny of this endeavor: 25 1/3 yards of bleached muslin at 11½ cents – $2.92 17 yards of Blue Delaine at 20 cents – $3.40 28 yards of Turkey red at 20 cents – $5.60 9 yards of Bleached Cotton at 11½ cents – $1.04 3 spools of thread at 5 cents – $.15 1 spool of thread at 5 cents – $.05 1¼ yard Blue Delaine at 20 cents – $.25 1 ¼ yard Beo Dill – $.14 1 rope – $.12 Pole – $1.60 Two spools of thread returned (credit) – $.10 Total: $15.17

A list of 29 contributors and their pledges (ranging from 25 cents to $2) also has made its way down through the years to us. Although a total of $15.25 was pledged, only $13.75 was paid. But Mr. Lockwood, who went on in 1872 to open the Lockwood Opera House (Northfield’s first major entertainment venue), made up the difference of $1.42. The “Liberty Pole,” as it was called, was set up in front of the American House, a hotel built by town founder John W. North in 1857 at Third and Washington streets. The flag was stored either at the Lyceum Building on 4th Street or the Congregational Church known as the “Old Brown Church,” which stood on the northeast corner of Fourth and Washington streets from 1862-1880. Mrs. Charles Bierman, whose scrapbook at the Northfield Public Library provides a wealth of information about early Northfield, tried to track down the story of the first flag and reached a man named William Cleveland, age 79, then living in

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Milbank, S.D. Cleveland wrote two letters to her in the summer of 1915, detailing what had happened. Cleveland confirmed that the flag was first raised on the evening of July 3, 1861, when he was 25 years old. He wrote that when they were ready to raise the flag on July 4, 1862, “the rope had been stolen, so they hired Felix Collett to adjust a new rope. He did this with the help of ladders, which he lashed together and climbed.” It was no small chore since the first rope had been placed in the 115-foot pole when it was on the ground. Then, on Independence Day of 1863, the rope was once again missing. Collett had been paid $25 the previous year and, wrote Cleveland, “…it having cost so much to place the rope the year before, the committee had decided to raise a new pole and had the material on the ground.” Cleveland happened by and offered to climb the old pole and put the rope up for $5. Although skeptical, they agreed, and Cleveland “skinned up” the wooden pole and said he had the flag flying before eight o’clock. Cleveland did not know how the $5 was raised but remembered, “We had a good celebration that day.” Cleveland wrote, “That was the last time the liberty pole was used on the fourth, for a few weeks later during harvest I had been in the country working in the field and was on my way to town when I noticed the pole (which had stood in front of the

As flags fly for the Fourth of July this year, take a moment to think of the hand-sewn Old Glory which first flew 148 years ago on Northfield’s Liberty Pole. Thanks to the Northfield Historical Society archives and to the Northfield Public Library for access to the Bierman scrapbook.

Northfield’s World Peace Flag

Mark Ekren, left, prepares the troops for the presentation of the flag at Northfield’s 2009 Memorial Day celebration.

American House) was gone.” It had been struck by lightning and tall splinters were all that were left. A lag-bolt which had been at the top of the pole had been driven down through the full length of the pole to rest in the heart of the splinters. The fate of the flag is unknown, although there has been speculation that the flag may have burned in one of two fires at the Old Brown Church where it was stored, either a minor fire in 1869 or when the church was totally destroyed in 1880.

According to a February posting on a website devoted to flags of the world, an International World Peace Flag was designed by members of an organization called the World Peace Association which was formed in Northfield in 1915. The flag was a white flag with a three-inch red stripe at the top and bottom to outline the flag, with a globe in the center showing the Eastern and Western hemispheres. At the center of the globe was a dove and olive branch. The W.P.A. headquarters moved to Jenkins, Minnesota, sometime prior to 1930 and on May 12, 1938, the association applied for registration of a flag and changed the former flag design to five horizontal stripes of equal width, with stripes in descending colors of red, white, brown, yellow and black. Each stripe represented “one of the five different groups of the human race.” The flag became official on Nov. 5, 1939. The flag designed in Northfield in 1915 was discontinued due to the cost of manufacture. The secretary-treasurer of the society when it was based in Northfield was C.A. Ryan, a contractor/carpenter. Ryan is described in a May 19, 1916, Northfield News story as a “militant peace advocate” who distributed fliers attacking the showing in town of a silent film drama called “The Battle Cry of Peace.” His efforts attracted large crowds to “see for themselves just what it was like…The film has been the leading topic of conversation in town for a week.” It is not known today where the International World Peace Flag may have flown in Northfield, but it is an interesting side note to Northfield’s history of flags.

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Just Curious…

And so a few quick questions and answers. By Breanna Zarbinski Being a member of the St. Olaf community, I was very excited to meet the legendary St. Olaf Choir conductor, Dr. Anton Armstrong. In the first few minutes of our conversation, I became aware of Dr. Armstrong’s artistic gifts. He spoke with poise and musicality even in an informal interview. Dr. Armstrong’s love for music has taken him far in the world of choral music. He possesses all of the qualities of a talented conductor: patience, ingenuity, an appreciation of the past, and, most of all, a desire to create a new and insightful repertoire for each of his choirs. BZ: How did you originally end up in Northfield? Armstrong: I actually came here as a student. I am a graduate of the class of 1978 of St. Olaf College. Going to school was the first event that brought me to Northfield, but 12 years after my graduation, I returned to join the faculty. I’ve been here since then. BZ: What about the St. Olaf community brought you back? Armstrong: I was born in New York City and raised in Long Island, and the first pull as a student was the sense of warmth and integrity I felt during the admissions process. These feelings were confirmed after I enrolled, and when I had the chance to return here to join the faculty, I was honored. To begin, it was such an honor to be chosen as the fourth conductor of the St. Olaf Choir in its near 100-year history. BZ: How does being a member of the faculty differ from being a student? Armstrong: While being a faculty member, I have learned to appreciate the sense of community here. My colleagues and I work for the good of our students. Music programs can be filled with a lot of competition and “turf wars,” but that is not what happens in the St. Olaf music department. We really have a shared and common ambition to do what is best for our students. To be part of a community that is supportive instead of “dog-eat-dog” is a major draw towards St. Olaf. In addition, the wider Northfield community supports choral music in a wonderful way, so it has been a pleasure to be a part of both communities.

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BZ: How did you become involved in music or what sparked that passion in you? Armstrong: I was very fortunate to grow up as Lutheran in New York church that supported music. I was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany, and my family was one of the first two families of color to join that church when I was a baby in the 1950s. We were very blessed to have a wonderful music program in the church. BZ: What about the church brought music into your life? Armstrong: A young couple from Westminster Choir College (Princeton, New Jersey) came to the church and established a graded choir program in which we had choirs for little children all the way up to adults. I started singing in a choir when I was six years old. When I was 10 or 11, I went to hear a concert by the American Boychoir, which is the leading concert touring boy choir in the United States. I went to their summer program for a couple of summers and finally I went to school there for two years. I boarded away, and it really opened my eyes to the world of choral music. I always say, “It lit my fire for choral music.” BZ: How did you hear about the St. Olaf choir? Armstrong: Through all of these experiences, I heard about the St. Olaf choir. An associate pastor of my church was a great admirer of the St. Olaf choral tradition and took me to hear the St. Olaf choir when I was in high school. Singing in the Boychoir, at the highest artistic level in the country, gave me the desire to attend a college where I could do the same. BZ: What are some of the most challenging components about being a member of a choir? Armstrong: Whenever you have a bunch of artistically talented people in a group, you also have a group of people with healthy egos. You must ensure that you do not subjugate your individuality but instead combine your individual gifts with others to be part of a community, something more than your own narrow interests. The “American Idol” phenomenon creates the desire for one star to be the winner, but all of the other participants are consequently defined as “losers.” In a working choral program, every member is a winner. BZ: How can you ensure that every member is a “winner?” Armstrong: What I found as a singer and what I continue to believe as a conductor, is that a successful choir depends on the ability of all participants to share in a common mission to create great art that will transform the listener. The goal of a choir is not to entertain, but to transform. Entertaining can be a by-product of the experience, but I hope that they will be touched by the music and transformed for the good. BZ: What choirs do you direct in Northfield? Armstrong: The St. Olaf Choir, the Collegiate Chorale, which is a non-audition women’s choir at St. Olaf, and the Troubadours, a boys’ ensemble from the Northfield Youth Choirs. My goal for all of these choirs is the same. I don’t just hope for a good concert in which all of the notes are sung correctly. I want to know that both the singers and the listeners have been changed as a result of the music. BZ: How do you select music to create this change? Armstrong: It really depends on each choir. For the St. Olaf Just Curious continued on next page

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Choir, there is obviously a legacy of excellence that one expects will be maintained. This demands that we find the very best of choral music, but from a wide treasury of global literature. During the 19 years that I have directed the choir, I have tried to continue to broaden the scope of the repertoire. BZ: What was the repertoire like when the choir was founded? Armstrong: Under the founder, F. Melius Christiansen, it was a wonderful, but rather narrow, set of literature. Most of the pieces were unaccompanied and primarily from the Northern European Choral experience. The second conductor, Olaf C. Christiansen, expanded this selection and added older music from the Renaissance and 20th-century choral music. However, the music was still all sacred and all unaccompanied. BZ: When did this change? Armstrong: When my predecessor and mentor, Kenneth Jennings, directed the choir, he added instruments to the performance of the choir. This allowed more historically informed performances, especially from works from the 17th through 18th centuries. Dr. Jennings also expanded the repertoire from strictly sacred music to include a wider range, understanding that students were also going back to the schools to teach and needed a broader range of music for their teaching. BZ: How did you continue to change the music selection of the St. Olaf Choir? Armstrong: I have simply opened this door wider by performing more secular music but also music from a wider global experience. I’ve really worked to incorporate both art and folk music from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, as well as expanding our pallet to more accompanied literature. I hope that over the course of two to three years, I can explore a large diversity of music. This way, if someone is a member of the choir for several years, he or she will have received a very broad exposure to various styles within the classical realm of music as well as folk music and non-Western music.

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BZ: How does the audience influence your music selection? Armstrong: You have to be very aware of the audiences for whom you are singing. We are in a touring situation that takes us to diverse areas. When I go to a given region, I try to research composers and arrangers from the area and feature them to celebrate them in their own “backyard.” I also know that some people are what I call the “choral geeks,” who like myself, enjoy more intricate choral music. Other people are more like my dear late mother, who would have enjoyed hearing more accessible music. She liked simpler, folk music. We incorporate both types of music into our performances. BZ: What have you come to appreciate about Northfield? Armstrong: First of all, I appreciate the worshipping community I have found in Bethel Lutheran Church where I have been a member since 1991. Furthermore. I truly appreciate how well the Northfield community and the St. Olaf community partner together. I feel honored to be a part of this bridge through the Northfield Youth Choir. I think it is important to give back to the Northfield community, and I enjoy getting to know families through my experiences in the youth choir. When I first moved here, I noticed it was a very different experience from my youth growing up in a massive urban area. I have come to appreciate the beauty and safety of this community, and I’m proud to say that this place now feels like home.

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Joseph Lee Heywood and Nicolaus Gustavson Graveside Memorial Service

Antique Tractor Pull and Exhibit Grand Parade on Sunday “Jesse” Entertainment Center Vintage Baseball Pedal Tractor Pull Defeat of Jesse James Days Car Show

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