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Contents Vol. 6, Issue 4

April 2010 17 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057

507/663-7937 neg@northfieldguide.com Publisher: Rob Schanilec

By All Means Graphics Advertising: Kevin Krein Kevin@northfieldguide.com or 507/663-7937 Contributors: Felicia Crosby Susan Hvistendahl Locallygrownnorthfield.org Breanna Zarbinski Online: at northfieldguide.com! A flippin’ cool digital edition, downloadable PDF, archives and content submission form.

Call for Musicians

Happenings – Up Close .........2-14, 27-29 Galleries......................................2 Theater .......................................3 Sports ..........................................4 Northfield Expo............... 15-19 A Month at a Glance.... 22-25 Just Curious: Ken Bank ...31-33 Historic Happenings ..... 35-39 April Gigs ....................................... 19 Clubs, Classes & More ........33 Dining ......................................34 Advertisers’ Index ................34

We’ll be publishing our third annual Music Edition this June profiling local musicians, composers and producers, and we’d like to hear from you.

What got your band or solo act get going?

Who are your inspirations and what makes you tick on stage?

What are some amazing and unbelievable tidbits that you haven’t already shared with Rolling Stone? Let us know about your upcoming gigs and where readers can go to find more.

Send info, including photos, to neg@northfieldguide.com, or drop it at our office at 17 Bridge Square.

Deadline is May 15.

On the Cover:

Take a look at the happenings throughout this Guide and you’ll find plenty of younger performers in theater, literary arts, visual arts and music. The Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra is featured on the cover.

Their spring concert is April 19 at Emmaus Baptist Church.

– paid advertisement –

Simply Fodder For Your Next Cocktail Party by Sherri Faye ©2010 Happy cows come from California? Seriously, I can’t be the only one around here who finds this slightly absurd. It’s one thing to air that commercial on the west coast and surrounding areas. But here? Right next to the beating heart of “America’s Dairyland”? Apparently the marketing genius behind that ad campaign has not heard of Wisconsin. They must stick their head under a seaside rock when the close up of a Wisconsin license plate is magnified about a thousand times in “That 70’s Show” reruns. Clearly California has some nice things about it, but “Happy cows come from California.” is a bald faced lie. Do they have cheese huts every 5 feet? I think not. Do cows thrive in sand dunes? Nope. They are blissful in dells and pastures. Everyone knows that Dairy Queen’s roots are in the Midwest, not Napa Valley. California has enough. Now they are trying to abscond with our dairy business? Hey! California! You have wonderful wine and dancing raisins! You have Gilroy, the garlic capital of the world! You have Oxnard (seriously, who names a town Oxnard – an under-tapped resource for jokes if you ask me), famous for artichoke production! You have Disneyland! Fine, go ahead and have your own cows, but keep your attempts to monopolize milk consumers to your own crumbling corner of the world! Let us have

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our dairy foothold, for Pete’s sake. What next?

Elbow Georgia out of peaches and peanuts? Bump Vermont out of the maple syrup industry?

Whew… Okay, I’m done. I just had to get that off of my chest, now I feel better. I’ve found that letting go of anger minimizes wrinkles and prevents ulcers. Define your happiness, speak your truth, be ulcer-free, support local farmers! Peace

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Paradise Center for the Arts ArtOnWater

Grezzo Gallery

217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700 artonwater.com

220 Division St., River Level 507/581-2161

321 Central Ave., Faribault 507/332-7372 paradisecenterforthearts.org

Northfield Arts Guild

Tom Willis (pottery) and Nicole Larish Volk (batik) – through April 24.

304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • M-F 105, Sa 11-3 • www.northfieldartsguild.org

“a favorite cup” – functional ceramics of Colleen Riley, Donovan Palmquist plus many other local and Minnesota-connected potters. Fine art from the potter’s hand – personal use – great gifts.

Also continuing: “Fired Art – Glass, Clay” – fused stained glass by Northfield artists Tonya and Cayenne Kjerland, plus original oak-framed decorative American Opal(escent) Glass by Dean Kjerland.

Carleton College Art Gallery One N. College St. • 507/646-4469 carleton.edu/campus/gallery “Radical Messages, Revolutionary Means” – April 2-May 9. Highlights the college’s own collection of “artists’ books,” exploring their unique ability to combine form and content with often radical results.

Carleton students dug through the college’s special collection to produce this creative exhibit. Reception: April 2, 7:30 p.m.

Eclectic Goat 418 Division St. • 507/786-9595 More than 120 artists represented.

“A shop where...ART RULES!”

The Flaten Art Museum Dittmann Center 1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 507/646-3556 stolaf.edu/depts/art/ • M-W & F 10-5, Th 10-8, Sa/Su, 2-5 Arabesque: Judy Onofrio and Jennifer Onofrio Fornes, through April 11 – This mother/daughter exhibit recognizes two artists whose experiences and backgrounds, coupled with the profundities that arose from Judy’s process of healing from cancer, produced the work presented in this visceral, beautiful, at times whimsical show.

A juried exhibit of student work, through April 15, Dittmann Center, Groot Gallery.

Senior Art Show #1 – April 24-May 3.

Reception: April 25, 2-4 p.m.

ART-Rageous – The All-School Art Show, through April 24. This is a vibrant showcase of Northfield’s youngest artists, from grades K-12; their work is exciting, fresh and hung floor to ceiling! Imagination Celebration – April 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Untitled – A Collection of Works by Emerging Artists, April 28-May 22. Select St. Olaf and Carleton students spend a fifth year working as apprentices and interns in their respective art departments and are given a chance to also develop their own work. This is their first off-campus exhibit.

Artists participating are Saman Benrud, Christopher Groth, Amanda Rubasch, Jake Schlichting, Katie Shorey and John Vigeland. Reception: April 29, 7-9 p.m.

Anthologie Photographer Dan Iverson.

April 10-16.

Marsha Van Buskirk (collage boxes) and Milly Oudhoff (goddess dolls) – April 30June 12. Reception: April 30, 5-7 p.m.

Studio Elements 16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 • Th/F 10-8, Sa 10-6, Su 12-4 • studioelements.net A monthly market of fine art, unique gifts and fun junk. Open April 1-3.

swag 423 Division St. • 507/663-8870 Tu-Sa, 10-5 Local contemporary jewelers Amanda and Leanne Stremcha.

“Windows on Paradise” Art Gallery 904 Division St. So. • 507/645-5563 Landscapes and inspirational art by Mark Daehlin. Viewings by appointment.

Theater Assassins

April 8-10 and 15-17, 7:30 p.m.; April 11 and 17, 2 p.m.; April 11, 7 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf This musical explores the history of presidential assassination in America, from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley Jr. “Assassins” climaxes in a surreal sequence where the assassins convince Lee Harvey Oswald that his act is the only way he will connect – with them, with history and with the world. Reserved seating. Tickets $8, 507/786-8987.

Proof

April 9-11, 16-18: Fri/Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Su, 2 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Catherine has spent much of her adult life caring for her father, a brilliant mathematician. Now that he has died, Catherine must learn to cope with great change, a challenging relationship with her sister and a new romance with a former student of her father. Her life becomes more complicated with the discovery of a notebook that may contain a brilliant new mathematical proof. Has Catherine inherited her father’s brilliance or his insanity? Directed by Mishia Burns Edwards. $15 adults, $10 students.

Seussical Jr.

Seussical Jr. cast

April 23-24, 7:30 p.m., Northfield Middle School This year’s middle school musical is a nonsensical tale that takes the audience through a whirlwind of Dr. Seuss stories and characters including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and the Cat in the Hat. Fun for the whole family! Directed by Ruben Alvarez and Anne Jarvis. $3 students, $6 adult.

Very Short Play Festival V

April 23-24, 7 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Theater A showcase of short plays written by playwrights from near and far.

Different plays each evening: Friday night showing will highlight plays by young writers and Saturday night will feature adult writers. A fun mix of comedy and drama with a smattering of the absurd. Tickets: $8.

High School Spring Play

April 30

Tickets available at First National Bank of Northfield locations: • 329 Division Street: 8:30am-4pm • 529 Division Street: 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 9am-noon

• 1611 Honey Locust Drive:

8:30am-4pm, Saturday 9am-noon

Events Include: • Shopping • • Dining • • Prize Drawings •

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S P O R T S Here are the home games Saturday, April 3

Saturday, April 24

BASEBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. Mary’s, 1 p.m.

SOFTBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 4 p.m.

Carleton vs. St. Thomas, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Shakopee, 4:30 p.m.

TENNIS – High School Boys Invitational, 9 a.m.

St. Olaf Men’s vs. Macalester, 1 p.m.

St. Olaf Women’s vs. Macalester, 1 p.m.

Carleton Men’s vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 2 p.m.

Carleton Women’s vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 2:30 p.m.

GOLF – Carleton Women’s Invitational, 12:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. Hamline, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7

Sunday, April 25

Monday, April 5

SOFTBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Bethany Lutheran, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6

BASEBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, April 9

TENNIS – Carleton Men’s vs. St. Thomas, 12 p.m.

GOLF – Carleton Women’s Invitational, 12:30 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD – Women’s Carleton Invitational

Tuesday, April 27

Saturday, April 10

BASEBALL – Carleton vs. St. Olaf, 2:30 p.m.

Raiders Boys vs. Red Wing, 4:30 p.m.

TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Luther, 4 p.m.

Raiders Boys vs. Hutchinson, 4:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Olaf, 1 p.m.

BASEBALL – Carleton vs. Hamline, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 12

BASEBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. Scholastica, 2:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. St. Catherine, 4 p.m.

TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs. Owatonna, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13

BASEBALL – Carleton vs. Augsburg, 2:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14

Thursday, April 29

GOLF – High School Boys Invitational, 2 p.m.

BASEBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Bethany Lutheran, 2:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Shakopee, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 30

TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Catherine, 4 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD – Women’s MIAC Heptathlon at Carleton

SOFTBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Macalester, 4 p.m.

TENNIS – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Olaf, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 15

BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. New Prague, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 16

TENNIS – St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. John’s, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 17

SOFTBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Concordia, 1 p.m.

TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Benedict, 1 p.m.

BASEBALL – Carleton vs. St. John’s, 1 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD – Men’s Carleton Relays Sunday, April 18

TRACK & FIELD – Women’s Manitou Classic at St. Olaf Monday, April 19

BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Austin, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20

TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. UW-La Crosse, 4 p.m.

Raiders Boys vs. Shakopee, 4:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. St. Benedict, 4 p.m.

Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21

BASEBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Bethel, 2:30 p.m.

Carleton vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 2:30 p.m.

TENNIS – Carleton Men’s vs. St. Olaf, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 22

TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs. Eastview, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Prior Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 23

TENNIS – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Thomas, 4 p.m.

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HAPPE N I NG S THURSDAY, APRIL 1 The Key Art Show • 6-9 p.m. • Oolala 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.

Study Hall • 9 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 Convocation: Daniel Seddiqui – “Crossing Borders” • 10:50-11:50 a.m.

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Daniel Seddiqui has recently completed his mission to work 50 different jobs in 50 states. Seddiqui’s goal is to help Americans understand each other’s lives, respect each other’s hard work and stimulate peoples’ curiosity about different lifestyles. He chose one career per state – a career that is popular and represents that state. Through his website Livingthemap.com, Seddiqui chronicled his cross-country adventure, as he worked as an insurance broker in Connecticut, a golf caddie in Hawaii, a sugar maker in Vermont and an auto mechanic in Michigan.

Guitarist Rich Prenier • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s Steak and Ale Joe Meyer • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

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HAPPENINGS Friday, April 2, continued Art Opening Reception: Artists’ Books • 7:30 p.m.

Guitarist Rich Prenier • 6 p.m.

Carleton College Art Gallery See page 2.

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Goodsell Observatory Open House • 8-10 p.m. • Carleton

Relativity • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge Current and classic light rock as well as great original music. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica.

The Options • 8 p.m. • Contented Cow Pop, rock and folk.

Live Jazz • 9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak and Ale

Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy.

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, some glam-era adaptations that really rock, as well as new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Sit back in the warmth of the building with coffee and a bagel to watch birds at the Windows on the Wild with a naturalist. With ID and fun facts this is a relaxing way to start the day.

Saturday Stroll • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Each session will explore a different area and have a different theme. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable boots.

Helen Lapakko & Friends • 5 p.m.

Helen Lapakke

The Contented Cow Minneapolis-based folk guitar. Her recent CD is kinda’ country, a little bluesy, rock to jazz with a little folk thrown in.

Willinger’s Golf Club Butler’s Steak and Ale

Relativity

SUNDAY, APRIL 4 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. • 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 p.m. • The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly Nordic countries.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph! $5/team of four.

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Happy Hour! 12-2 pm, Mon-Fri Receive $25 off on tattoos!

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MONDAY, APRIL 5 Nordic Jam • 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Scream Night with The Key Kids • 7 p.m. • Contented Cow

TUESDAY, APRIL 6

Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

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

Spring Mellby Lecture: Paul Zorn – “Analyze This” • 7 p.m.

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Professor of mathematics.

Talk: Sports and Cardiology – When to Worry about the Athlete’s Heart • 7 p.m. • Regents Hall 150, St. Olaf

Mayo Clinic physicians Steve Ommen and Michael Ackerman will speak about “Sports, Sudden Death and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy” and “Distinguishing the Vanilla Faint from the Sudden Death Warning Signs.”

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Guest Recital: Chinese Pipa Artist Gao Hong • 7 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Talk: Paul Hillmer – A People’s History of the Hmong • 4 p.m.

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Gao Hong

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Listen, jam, enjoy.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

Nordic Jam

Masterclass: Organist Tom Trenney • 6 p.m.

See page 3.

Concert: April Verch Band • 7:30 p.m.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault World-class singer, stepdancer and national fiddling champion April Verch presents a beguiling blend of roots music, folk, jazz, old-time, bluegrass and stepdancing in her high-energy concerts – equal parts invigorating, surprising, heartbreaking, heartwarming, haunting, charming, thrilling, foot-stomping, faith restoring and smile inducing – all in all, utterly unforgettable.

Adults $15, students $10. Ticket and group rates at 507/333-1620.

April Verch photo: Marc Bru

FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Convocation: Norma Ramos – “Ending Human Trafficking in Our Lifetime” • 10:50-11:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton

Ramos is a longstanding public interest attorney and social justice activist. She serves as co-executive director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and writes and speaks about sexual exploitation of women and girls as a core global injustice. An eco-feminist, Ramos links the worldwide inequality and destruction of women to the destruction of the environment.

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414 Division St. S. Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 663-1096

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Meredith Fierke in Concert • 7:30 p.m.

HAPPENINGS Friday, April 9, continued Tim Freeland

Robin Fodor • 6 p.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club Acoustic/classic rock/folk rock.

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Mr. Sticky • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge Mr. Sticky began in the spring of 2001 when college roommates and long-time musical compliments, Hutch and Z, teamed up with a duo boasting an even longer musical history – Jeffy and The Doctor. This collection of musicians recognizes the spine-tingling, hair-raising, chilling and profound impact of auditory stimulation and seeks that recreation with every sound. They carry a penchant for highly volatile groove-ability with a history of packed dance floors. Mr. Sticky’s dynamic sound rocks hard and rolls smooth, but above all, connects with you. Loaded with rhythm, adrenaline and instrumental wizardry, Mr. Sticky reinforces rock lessons learned long ago.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault If you missed Fierke’s sold-out Northfield concert last month – don’t miss this second chance within the historic ambiance of Faribault’s wondrous Bahl Family Auditorium. “Fierke falls somewhere in the space between songwriters such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Cat Power” (City Pages). Fierke, one of the artists included in the 2009 Cities97 Sampler CD, will be joined by Dylan McKinstry. And to top it off the Center for the Arts Gallery will feature a special exhibit of Northfield Anthologie photographer Dan Iverson. Iverson has, among other things, documented much of Fierke’s rise in the regional music scene. Tickets: $12, 507/332-7372.

Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See page 3.

Concert: Clarinet Choir and Youth Clarinet Ensemble • 7 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Conducted by Jun Qian.

Bingo • 7 p.m. • The Eagles Club Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes for Babies – Team Stroller

Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 3.

The Woodward Guest Artist Concert 8-9:30 p.m. • Concert Hall, Carleton

Nicola Melville and Jill Dawe, pianists; Dave Hagedorn and Matt Barber, percussionists.

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Sat. Carnegie Centennial Concert “Occasional Jazz,” 7-8:30 p.m.

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Thur. Small Garden BIG Impact!

Meet gardener Eric Johnson, 7 p.m.

Thur. Northfield Historical Society exhibit about Carnegie Library opens at 7 p.m.

Runs through August.

Fri. Meet author T.J. Stiles, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Library.

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Check at the library for more events throughout the year!

25 Sun. 50/100 Birthday Parade

and Party with Northfield Arts Guild at the Library, 2-4 p.m.

Everyone is invited to come in a book character or 1910 costume and march in a short parade.

Celebrate the Library’s 100th Birthday and the Northfield Arts Guild’s 50th with cake and refreshments.

25 Sun. Flamenco Dance performance, 7 p.m. at the NAG Theatre, 411 W. 3rd St.

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Wed. DVD screening of the Northfield Historical Society’s documentary on the Northfield Carnegie Library, 7 p.m., Viking Theatre, St. Olaf College.

Sat. Carnegie Centennial Concert, St. Olaf Student String Quartets, 7 p.m.

For more events information call 507-645-6606 or check

www.northfieldmn.info.

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage (SELCO/SELS). Also sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Northfield Area Foundation.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 10

Area 51 • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Voted Northfield’s number-one band in 2009 by readers of the Northfield Entertainment Guide! 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.”

Northfield Expo • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Bridgewater Elementary School Discover the local service providers that make living and doing business in Northfield a hometown experience! More on pages 16-19.

Literary Arts Event • 12 noon

Paradise Center for the Arts An informal gathering to discuss literary arts.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, April 10, continued Barb Piper • 5 p.m. • The Contented Cow Robin Fodor • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club St. Paul-based acoustic/classic rock/folk rock.

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Bonnie and the Clydes • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge 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.

Occasional Jazz • 7-8:30 p.m. • Northfield Public Library Steve Kelly, Mark Pernecky, Dave Saunders, Gary Iseminger and Daniel Groll. A Carnegie Centennial Concert. Free dessert and beverages at 7 p.m.

Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See page 3.

Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 3.

Chance Meeting • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow A group of Northfield musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events. They are Scotty Friedow, John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Niel Rowley and occasionally Richard Brooks.

Live Jazz • Butler’s Steak and Ale Robin Fodor

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Northfield Construction Company will build your ideal, energy-efficient home to suit your needs and budget. This is a rare find in Northfield! Come in and discuss the possibilities.

NCC is a full-service construction company.

We can assist you with new windows, additions, remodeling, decks, porches and new homes. See us for all your green, energy-efficient building needs.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 11 Frog Chorus • 2-3:30 p.m. • River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Discover how amphibians can be so loud, why they’re making all that noise and who’s singing what and when. Walk to wetlands around the nature center looking and listening to figure out which members of the chorus are singing now. This family program will have lots of activities to keep everyone hopping. Children must be accompanied by adult.

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Theater: Assassins • 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

See page 3.

Theater: Proof • 2 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Nordic Jam • 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Guest Lecture/Recital: Organist Tom Trenney • 8:15 p.m.

See page 3.

Faculty Recital: Organist Lawrence Archbold • 3-4 p.m.

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Minister of music at First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Trenney is known for his improvisations, silent film accompaniments, hymn festivals and workshops.

Concert Hall, Carleton Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. • 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 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13

The Contented Cow Acoustic music with roots particularly from Nordic countries.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • Contented Cow Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.” $5/four-person team.

MONDAY, APRIL 12

Bi-weekly Spring (Not Quite) Sprints • 6 p.m.

Northern Roots Session

Lecture: The U.S. Death Penalty: Justice Denied • 4 p.m.

Regents Hall 410, St. Olaf Robin Maher, director of the Death Penalty Representation Project in Washington, D.C., is the author of a number of articles on the death penalty.

Art Lecture: Mixed Media Artist Jan Estep • 7 p.m.

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Work out the kinks of winter by jogging along beautiful two-anda-half-mile routes through the nature center’s woods and prairies.

Routes will change from week to week. Though these will not be sprints, some previous jogging experience is recommended. Call ahead if weather is inclement.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians of all levels gather to jam.

Concert: St. Olaf Cantorei • 7:30 p.m. • Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Conducted by John Ferguson.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Talk: Gardener Eric Johnson • 7 p.m. • Northfield Library Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, April 15, continued

Barb Piper • 5 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Todd Thompson Trio • 8-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s Steak and Ale

Local acoustic music.

GIANT Game Night • 6-8 p.m. • Northfield Public Library

Study Hall • 9 p.m. • The Contented Cow

This teens-only event features 20-minute sample sessions of a variety of games to try your skills! Wii sports, charades, laser tag, pictionary and more! Free.

Relativity • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club Current and classic light rock as well as great original music. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica.

Jeff Ray • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge Mighty fine guitar and harp. Ray walks a thin line between blues and folk, one minute strutting a slide-guitar ballad on the resonator guitar, the next minute blasting off into a one-manband train ride. “Ray has a quality that could only come by blending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan and the blues.” (Des Moines Register).

ARTech Auction • 7-10 p.m. • The Eagles ARTech’s FUN-draiser. Silent/live auctions, music, food and fun!

Jeff Ray

This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 Rice County Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Garage Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Faribault Armory

This is the first of a two-day event. $1 admission.

Convocation: Ronald Heifetz • 10:50-11:50 a.m.

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton A leading authority on leadership, Heifetz is renowned for his work on both the practice and teaching of leadership. He consults extensively in the United States and abroad with clients who include corporate senior execs, non-profit leaders and heads of nations. His widely acclaimed book, “Leadership Without Easy Answers,” is in its 13th printing and has been translated into many languages.

Master Class: Cavani Quartet • 1 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Concert: Early Music Singers and Collegium Musicum 7:30 p.m. • Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Conducted by Gerald Hoekstra.

Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater

See page 3.

Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.

Thinking outside the box

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Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf The St. Olaf international dance ensemble performs traditional/ folk dances from around the world. Also April 17 and 18.

Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m. • Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See page 3.

Burning Chrome • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow Rock with excursions into everything with a guarantee that each song will be a minimum of six minutes and a maximum of, well, somewhere around 18. All original material because the best things are still hand made.

ArtZany!

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Conversations with Artists, Authors, and Folks

Thank you to KYMN and the community for the support and for FIVE zany years!

ArtZany! Radio airs Fridays at 9:05 am on KYMN 1080AM, streams live on kymnradio.net, rebroadcasts Saturdays at 9:00 am, and is archived online.

Don’t forget to add some ArtZany! to your life this week!

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SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Theater: Proof • 2 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Rice County Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Garage Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • Faribault Armory

See page 3.

This is the second of a two-day event. $1 admission.

Imagination Celebration • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Arts Guild Presentations, workshops and sampler classes in visual arts, music, dance and more. This free family fun event is presented in conjunction with the All School Art Show, see page 2.

Wake-Robin • 12-1 p.m. • Bittersweet A local duo on strings playing Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Carleton Chapel Performing works by Ernst Krenek, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Anton Webern and Franz Schubert. $10 general admission, $7 senior citizens and non-Carleton/St. Olaf students, free with a Carleton or St. Olaf ID Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. • 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 p.m. • The Contented Cow Spring Oratorio • 7:30 p.m. • Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Chapel Choir, conducted by Christopher Aspaas, and St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Steven Amundson.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.” $5/four-person team.

Ladies Fun Day • 2-6 p.m.

The Eagles Club Shopping, door prizes and treats.

Theater: Assassins • 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • St. Olaf See page 3.

Relativity • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club Current and classic light rock as well as great original music. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica.

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak and Ale Area 51 • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge Voted Northfield’s number-one band of 2009 by readers of the Northfield Entertainment Guide! 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.”

Wake-Robin

St. Olaf Chamber Orchestra Concert • 2-3:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 19 Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 7 p.m.

Emmaus Baptist Church CVYO is two orchestras of about 40 students from grades 4-12.

Jennifer Arco directs.

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Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf The St. Olaf international dance ensemble performs traditional/folk dances from around the world. Also April 16 and 18.

Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m. •

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 3.

Guest Recital: The Cavani String Quartet • 8:15 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf The Quartet-in-Residence at the world-renowned Cleveland (Ohio) Institute of Music.

T.H.E. House Band • Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock John Prine meets Johnny B. Good. Locals Tom Teorey, Jim Hautman and Mark Ekeren know how to rile up the crowd.

Live Jazz • Butler’s Steak and Ale SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Pancake Brunch & Maple Syrup Run • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Pancakes with real maple syrup! Pre-registration: $13 members, $20 nonmembers; day of registration: $15 members, $25 nonmembers. Fee includes the run/walk, pancake breakfast (after the run) and a gift! The top female, male and youth 5k runner will receive a free bottle of maple syrup made from the trees at River Bend.

Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert • 1:30 p.m.

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf The St. Olaf international dance ensemble performs traditional/ folk dances from around the world. Also April 16 and 17.

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More than 40 exhibitors will be on display April 10

Northfield Expo celebrates good ole community service!

By Felicia Crosby

As TS Eliot so famously wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” and that doleful statement echoes profoundly in Minnesota. For April here can be cruel; even as the gentle lift of its name evokes baby blue skies and birdsong, the reality often brings late-season snowstorms and winds that can drive the most stoic northerner inside, whimpering. So what are the gardener and the home enthusiast to do while we wait for spring to settle? There’s an easy answer on April 10: the Northfield Expo. Known formerly as the Northfield Home and Garden Show, the newly expanded Expo looks to connect Northfield home dwellers to local businesses and services that can help them through all their projects, from inside to out and back again. From its inception in the 1980s at the old middle school

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to this year’s location at Bridgewater Elementary, the Expo brings a variety of local businesses to one venue, and for one purpose: to showcase local services that can meet your homeowner needs.

Ray Cox, of Northfield Construction Company, has been involved from the beginning. “We started the show to help inform people about the various services offered in the community. We wanted to make sure local people knew there were local companies ready to assist them with home improvement projects.”

Steve Schmidt, Schmidt Homes, remembers the Expo’s modest beginnings that comprised fewer than 15 booths.” There were no

EXPO SPEAKER

Jeff Smith, Web Developer, 9 a.m.

Jeff kicks off the Expo speaker series with his expertise on web site design and development, specifically his concentration on web videos. This three-time Grammy winner has worked for PBS, HBO, Showtime, ESPN, Hallmark and US Bank, as well as Louie Anderson and Bob Hope.

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Mother’s Day

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curtains,” he said. “We just set our information to show on tables.

We had cabinets that we brought into the show, which was way over the top!”

Schmidt Homes will be there again this year, with a beautifully appointed space that showcases the number of products and services they offer. Their booth will be among more than 40 encompassing services from real estate to landscape, from home furnishing to kitchen and bath design and decorating.

The Expo will have a ’50’s “Happy Days” theme, according to Larry Hoffer , A-Quality Window Design, the event’s host and a participator since 1993. A mid-century theme harkens back to an era of community, and neighbors helping neighbors, and that’s just what the Expo hopes to stress this year.

A new focus, says Hoffer, will be green home building and remodeling, a topic close to the hearts of many Northfielders. Ray Cox agrees; “I think one of the major focuses in this economy is moderate home improvement and energy improvement projects.

People still have to pay heating and cooling costs, so doing things to mitigate higher and higher fuel bills is a wise investment.”

The Expo intends to entertain as well as inform; live performances from the Bridgewater Choir at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. will “shake the school roof,” Hoffer promises. Talks will be given by local experts Ed Kuhlman from Coldwell Banker and Bruce Anderson from Sustainable Community Solutions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.

Master gardener Terri Knight, host of the syndicated radio program “Garden Bite,” will be on hand as well to answer gardening Expo continued on next page.

EXPO SPEAKER

Teri Knight, “Garden Bite” 10:30 a.m.

Teri’s is a familiar voice in the Twin Cities area: she spent 12 years as a traffic reporter for WCCO-TV, and currently helps you through your rush hour afternoons on 102.9 LiteFM. The gardeners among us might know her best as the host of the Minnesota syndicated radio program, “Garden Bite,” where she puts her Master Gardener expertise to work helping the “backyard to balcony” enthusiasts create living things without fear. Bring your gardening questions and don’t be shy; as Teri says, “It’s not about perfection!”

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EXPO SPEAKERS

Ed Kuhlman, Auctioneer, “Downsizing Techniques: Garage Sales, Auctions and Estate Sales,” 11 a.m. – There are times Ed seems to be everywhere in Northfield. A long time Realtor with Coldwell Banker, he is also a professional auctioneer, lending his rapid fire verbal talent to everything from estate sales to non-profit fundraisers. Working with estate sales and real estate both has given him some expertise on that most peculiar of American obsessions: the accumulation of stuff (and more stuff). He’ll be speaking about this very subject with tips and tricks for keeping clutter under control. And we promise: he’ll do it in 33-1/3 speed.

Expo from previous page. questions, and KYMN radio’s Jeff Johnson will be broadcasting live from the Expo. There will be prizes and valuable vendor giveaways.

The show has gone through a number of changes over the years, but participant Mary Foote, Schmidt Homes, is looking forward to where the Expo is going. “I can see a lot of options for the show in years to come,” she says. “It’s in the hands of the local businesses…I’d like to see a return to the original reason why the show was created; a focus on local business and local buying. I’m excited to see what the future will bring.”

Come see what your neighbors have to offer. And whatever the weather, it’s spring at the Expo.

Bruce Anderson, Sustainable Community Solutions, 1 p.m.

Bruce is a long-time environmentalist, working in everything from pollution prevention on governmental levels to using his wind and solar knowledge to help Carleton College bring the first college-owned commercial-scale wind turbine in the United States. He is the founder of RENew Northfield, whose mission is to help Northfield achieve energy self-sufficiency, and for which he was awarded a Blandin Fellowship in 2001. He’ll be speaking on these very timely issues.

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Bridgewater Choirs perform at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

IF YOU GO: Northfield Expo Saturday, April 10, 9:30-3:00 Bridgewater Elementary School

(admission or free to the public)

April Gigs Acoustic Jam Session ...........Tuesdays – Cow Area 51 ..........................9 – Cow, 17 – Tavern The Bohemian Duo ...................... 23 – Rueb Bonnie & the Clydes....................10 – Tavern Travis Bracht & Erin O’donall....24 – Oolala Burning Chrome ............................ 16 – Cow Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra .....................19 – Emmaus Cavani String Quartet ................17 – St. Olaf Chance Meeting .............................. 10 – Cow Chapel Choir ...............................18 – St. Olaf Ben Cook-Feltz ............................... 24 – Cow Early Music Singers & Collegium Musicum .................16 – St. Olaf Meredith Fierke...........................9 – Paradise Robin Fodor ...................... 9, 10 – Willinger’s Tim Freeland ...................... Fridays – Butler’s

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God Save Norman .......................... 22 – Cow Gospel Choir ...............................25 – St. Olaf Gao Hong ......................................7 – St. Olaf Hand-Out Helpless .....................24 – Tavern Dave Hudson ..................23, 24 – Willinger’s Carey Langer ................................... 30 – Cow Helen Lapakko & Friends .................3 – Cow Mark Mraz...1, 29 – Tavern; 30 – Willinger’s Marty Anderson & the Goods .........2 – Cow Joe Meyer ........................................2 – Tavern Lisa Moore................................ 23 – Carleton Mr. Sticky ........................................9 – Tavern Nordic Jam .......................... Mondays – Cow Norseman Band ..........................24 – St. Olaf Northern Roots Session ....... Sundays – Cow Norwegian Cowboy ....................22 – Tavern Occasional Jazz..........10 – Library, 23 – Cow The Options .......................................3 – Cow Barb Piper.................................. 10, 16 – Cow

Rich Prenier ......................... 2, 3 – Willinger’s Jeff Ray ..........................................16 – Tavern Relativity ......3 – Tavern; 16, 17 – Willinger’s St. Olaf Cantorei .........................13 – St. Olaf St. Olaf Chamber Orchestra......18 – St. Olaf St. Olaf Clarinet Choir & Youth Clarinet Ensemble ...........9 – St. Olaf St. Olaf Orchestra .................18, 25 – St. Olaf Study Hall .............................. 1, 15, 29 – Cow Sweet Jazz......................................23 – Tavern T.H.E. House Band .............17 – Castle Rock Todd Thompson Trio..................15 – Tavern Tom Trenney ...............................12 – St. Olaf April Verch Band........................ 8 – Shattuck Viking Chorus & Manitou Singers ........................24 – St. Olaf Wake-Robin ......................... 17 – Bittersweet The Woodward .......................... 9 – Carleton

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Riverview Patio Now Open Come and Enjoy the Fresh Air!

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CHECK THE LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS IN THIS MONTH’S EDITION OF THE NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.

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OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER 7 Days a Week NEW! Butler’s Italian Lunch Buffet $9.95!

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For details on these and more events, check out the Happenings listings with descriptions elsewhere in this guide.

DJ Music Fridays Rueb ‘N’ Stein Saturdays Rueb ‘N’ Stein (when there isn’t live music)

Karaoke Fridays Jesse James Lanes (national competition!)

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

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Nordic Jam • 7 p.m.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

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Guest Recital: Chinese Pipa Artist Gao Hong • 7 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

Spring Mellby Lecture: Paul Zorn • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Talk: Sports and Cardiology 7 p.m. • Regents Hall, St. Olaf

Viking Theater, St. Olaf

The Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance Friday, April 23, 7:00-10:30 pm Northfield Armory, downtown Northfield Admission: $9; $6 students and youth ($25 cap per family) Dance area for kids 10 years and younger.

Contra dance instruction at 7 pm (recommended for all participants).

No prior dance experience required; no dance partner needed.

Festive (swing-ready) dance attire encouraged!

Sponsored by the Northfield Community Contra Dance Association (northfieldcontradance@gmail.org). All are welcome!

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The Key Art Show • 6-9 p.m. • Oolala

Convocation: Daniel Seddiqui • 10:5011:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton Guitarist Rich Prenier • 6 p.m.

Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m.

Helen Lapakko & Friends • 5 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale

The Contented Cow

Joe Meyer • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge Art Opening Reception • 7:30 p.m.

Guitarist Rich Prenier • 6 p.m.

Carleton College Art Gallery

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Goodsell Observatory Open House 8-10 p.m. • Carleton Marty Anderson and the Goods

Butler’s Steak and Ale

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge Study Hall • 9 p.m. • Contented Cow

The Contented Cow

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Saturday Stroll • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club

Relativity • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge The Options • 8 p.m. • Contented Cow Live Jazz • 9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak & Ale

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Talk: Paul Hillmer – A People’s History of the Hmong • 4 p.m.

Convocation: Norma Ramos • 10:5011:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton Robin Fodor • 6 p.m.

Northfield Expo • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club

Paradise Center for the Arts Barb Piper • 5 p.m. • Contented Cow

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Masterclass: Organist Tom Trenney 6 p.m. • Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Scream Night with The Key Kids 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Concert: April Verch Band • 7:30 p.m.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Mr. Sticky • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge Concert: Clarinet Choir and Youth Clarinet Ensemble • 7 p.m.

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Bingo • 7 p.m. • The Eagles Club Meredith Fierke in Concert • 7:30 p.m.

Bar Games

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m.

Jingo Mondays, Castle Rock N Roll Euchre Wednesdays, Castle Rock N Roll

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Cribbage Thursdays, Castle Rock N Roll

Area 51 • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow

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Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater The Woodward Guest Artist Concert 8-9:30 p.m. • Concert Hall, Carleton

Bridgewater Elementary School Literary Arts Event • 12 noon

Robin Fodor • 6 p.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Bonnie and the Clydes • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Occasional Jazz • 7-8:30 p.m.

Northfield Public Library Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Chance Meeting • 8 p.m.

The Contented Cow Live Jazz • 9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak & Ale

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Theater: Assassins • 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Bi-weekly Spring (Not Quite) Sprints • 6 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Lecture: The U.S. Death Penalty: Justice Denied 4 p.m.

Theater: Proof • 2 p.m.

Regents Hall 410, St. Olaf

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

NAG Theater

Art Lecture: Mixed Media Artist Jan Estep • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Frog Chorus • 2-3:30 p.m.

River Bend, Faribault Faculty Recital: Organist Lawrence Archbold 3-4 p.m.

Concert Hall, Carleton Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf Nordic Jam • 7 p.m.

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Concert: St. Olaf Cantorei 7:30 p.m. • Boe Memorial

Chapel, St. Olaf

Guest Lecture/Recital: Organist Tom Trenney 8:15 p.m. • Boe Memorial

Chapel, St. Olaf

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Northern Roots Session 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

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Pancake Brunch & Maple Syrup Run • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 7 p.m.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

River Bend, Faribault Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert • 1:30 p.m.

Emmaus Baptist Church

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

The Contented Cow

Theater: Proof • 2 p.m.

Art Lecture: Painter Christine Baeumler • 7 p.m.

NAG Theater St. Olaf Chamber Orchestra Concert • 2-3:30 p.m.

DJ Music

The Contented Cow

Nordic Jam • 7 p.m.

Fridays Rueb ‘N’ Stein Saturdays Rueb ‘N’ Stein (when there isn’t live music)

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

Carleton Chapel Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

Karaoke

The Contented Cow Northern Roots Session 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow Spring Oratorio • 7:30 p.m.

Fridays Jesse James Lanes (national competition!)

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock, 9 p.m.

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

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Opening Reception: Senior Art Show #1 • 2-4 p.m.

Nordic Jam • 7 p.m.

The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid • 5-10 p.m.

The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

Northfield Ice Arena

Northfield Ice Arena

Concert: Gospel Choir • 2 p.m.

Bi-weekly Spring (Not Quite) Sprints • 6 p.m.

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Christiansen Hall, St. Olaf 50/100 Joint Birthday Party • 2-4 p.m.

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River Bend, Faribault Acoustic Jam Session 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Concert: St. Olaf Orchestra 3:30 p.m. • Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m., Quiz Night • 8 p.m.

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Convocation: Ronald Heifetz • 10:5011:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton Master Class: Cavani Quartet • 1 p.m.

Imagination Celebration • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Barb Piper • 5 p.m. • Contented Cow Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s

Todd Thompson Trio • 8-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Study Hall • 9 p.m. • Contented Cow

Bar Games

GIANT Game Night • 6-9 p.m.

Northfield Public Library Relativity • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club Jeff Ray • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Lounge Concert: Early Music Singers and Collegium Musicum • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Wake-Robin • 12-1 p.m. • Bittersweet Ladies Fun Day • 2-6 p.m.

The Eagles Club Theater: Assassins • 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Relativity • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Area 51 • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. • Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m.

Jingo Mondays, Castle Rock N Roll

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Theater: Proof • 7:30 p.m. • NAG Theater

Euchre Wednesdays, Castle Rock N Roll Cribbage Thursdays, Castle Rock N Roll

Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. • Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Theater: Assassins • 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

T.H.E. House Band • Castle Rock & Roll

Burning Chrome • 8 p.m. • The Cow

Live Jazz • 9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak & Ale

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Convocation: Cheryl Klein • 10:5011:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton TJ Stiles Meet and Greet • 4:305:30 p.m. • Northfield Public Library

March of Dimes March for Babies 9 a.m. • Rice County Fairgrounds Healthy Kids Day • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Leighton 305, Carleton Exhibit Opening Reception: Carnegie Library • 6:30 p.m.

Northfield Historical Society Lecture: Postcolonial Theorist Homi Bhabha • 7-8:30 p.m.

Occasional Jazz • 5 p.m. • The Cow Dave Hudson • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s

Boliou 104, Carleton

Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s

State of the Watershed Address 7-8 p.m. • Just Food Co-op Norwegian Cowboy • 8-11 p.m.

Arts Ala Carte • 6 p.m. • High School

The Tavern Lounge God Save Norman • 9 p.m.

The Contented Cow

Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance 7-10:30 p.m. • Northfield Armory Theater: Very Short Play Festival 7 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater Theater: Seussical Jr. 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Middle School Guest Artist Concert: Pianist Lisa Moore • 8-9 p.m. • Concert Hall, Carleton The Bohemian Duo • 9 p.m. • The Rueb

Guest Recital: The Cavani String Quartet • 8:15 p.m. • St. Olaf

Northfield High School Guest Artist Masterclass: Pianist Lisa Moore • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. • Carleton Humane Society Open House 1-3 p.m. • Prairie’s Edge, Faribault Earth Day • 1-4:30 p.m. • Central Park Concert: Viking Chorus and Manitou Singers • 2 p.m. • Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Dave Hudson • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Bracht and O’donall • 6-9 p.m. • Oolala Piano at 6:30, Live Jazz at 9 • Butler’s Hand-out Helpless • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Short Play Fest • 7 p.m. • NAG Theater Theater: Seussical Jr. 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Middle School Norseman Band • 7:30 p.m.

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The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Northfield Ice Arena Convocation: Richard Moss • 10:5011:50 a.m. • Skinner Chapel, Carleton Art Opening Reception • 5-7 p.m.

Jazz Band • 7:30 p.m. • Middle School

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Mark Mraz • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6:30-9 p.m.

Butler’s Steak and Ale Dewi Sant • 7-11 p.m. • Tavern Bingo Fundraiser • 7 p.m. • Eagles Club High School Spring Play • 7:30 p.m.

Carey Langer • 8 p.m. • Contented Cow Concert: Jazz 1 • 8:15 p.m.

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Photo: Richard Anderson

Nordic Jam • 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Art Lecture: Painter Christine Baeumler • 7 p.m.

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf TUESDAY, APRIL 20 Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

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

State of the Watershed Address • 7-8 p.m. • Just Food Co-op How’s the water? Celebrate Earth Day and find out what the status of our watershed really is. Beth Kallestad, executive director of the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, will provide an overview of how our lakes and streams are doing and what CRWP is doing to help people take part in making improvements to these waters.

Norwegian Cowboy • 8-11 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 of 2008.

God Save Norman • 9 p.m. • The Contented Cow FRIDAY, APRIL 23

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Convocation: Cheryl Klein • 10:50-11:50 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 Talk: TJ Stiles – “I Am Afraid of This Man” 5-6 p.m.

Leighton 305, Carleton Book signing of “The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt” to follow. Winner of the 2009 National Book Award. Refreshments.

Caricature: Dan Santat

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Cheryl Klein is a senior editor at Arthur A. Levine Books, where she served as the continuity editor on the last three Harry Potter books. Klein was responsible for ensuring that the elaborate world J.K. Rowling has created was as consistent as possible.

Author TJ Stiles Meet and Greet • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Boliou 104, Carleton

NorthfieldPublic Library See April 22 description.

Exhibit Opening Reception: Carnegie Library • 7 p.m.

Occasional Jazz • 5 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Lecture: Postcolonial Theorist Homi Bhabha • 7-8:30 p.m.

Northfield Historical Society Celebrate the Northfield Carnegie Library’s 100th birthday and learn about its pioneer day beginnings, community groups and organizations that kept it afloat and its special place within the community framework of Northfield.

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Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Theionious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.

Dave Hudson • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club Compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows, his offers a self-styled mix of ’80s to today cover songs, blended with his own recorded and nationally released tunes.

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s Steak and Ale Arts Ala Carte • 6 p.m. • Northfield High School Musical performances by high school students, fish printing on T-shirts, clay wheel-throwing lessons, jewelry making, magnetic poetry, face painting, digital video presentations, paper decoration, book making, a musical petting zoo, name that tune, dance performances, a giant doodle wall, Honors Art student demonstrations, a student visual art show, door prizes and much more! $1 admission.

Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge Christina Schwietz (vocals); Peter Webb (piano); David Miller (drums) and Christy Mooers (acoustic bass).

Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance • 7-10:30 p.m.

Enjoy Eat-In or call ahead for convenient Take-Outs.

Northfield Armory Instruction at 7. No experience or partner needed. Festive (swingready) dance attire encouraged. Admission: $9, $6 students/youth ($25 family cap).

Theater: Very Short Play Festival • 7 p.m. • NAG Theater See page 3.

Theater: Seussical Jr. • 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Middle School See page 3.

Guest Artist Concert: Pianist Lisa Moore • 8-9 p.m.

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Concert Hall, Carleton This Australian pianist, crowned “New York’s queen of avant-garde piano” (New Yorker magazine) is renowned for the musical power, entertainment and dramatic intensity of her performances. She presents a concert of new solo piano music and teams up with her former student and Carleton faculty member Matthew McCright for works for piano duos.

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Guest Artist Masterclass: Pianist Lisa Moore • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Concert Hall, Carleton Humane Society Open House Celebration • 1-3 p.m.

Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, Faribault Formerly the Rice County Humane Society, this organization is celebrating a new name!

Earth Day Celebration • 1-4:30 p.m.

The Bohemian Duo • 9 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 March of Dimes March for Babies 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration)

Rice County Fairgrounds Healthy Kids Day • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Northfield High School This annual YMCA event is a free, funfilled morning of interactive games, family activity, health give-aways and more! Fire truck, ambulance, police and sheriff cars, National Guard inflatable obstacle course, youth sport galore and much more.

Central Park Concert: Viking Chorus and Manitou Singers • 2 p.m. • Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Conducted by Christopher Aspaas and Sigrid Johnson.

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St. Olaf College, Boe Chapel All are welcome.

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Christiansen Hall, St. Olaf Conducted by Darrin Thomas.

Concert: St. Olaf Orchestra • 3:30 p.m.

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Conducted by Steven Amundson.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.

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

Flamenco Dance Performance • 7 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild

Dave Hudson • 6 p.m.

Willinger’s Golf Club After cutting his teeth with various college bands and acoustic duos, Hudson made his way through the Minneapolis music scene by writing and singing his own blend of melodic acoustic-rock music. Compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows, his offers a self-styled mix of ’80s to today cover songs, blended with his own recorded and nationally released tunes.

Travis Bracht and Erin O’donall 6-9 p.m. • Oolala Hand-out Helpless • 7-11 p.m.

The Tavern Lounge

Northfield Youth Choirs

Concert: Gospel Choir • 2 p.m.

Theater: Very Short Play Festival 7 p.m. • Northfield Arts Guild Theater

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Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.” $5/four-person team.

MONDAY, APRIL 26 Nordic Jam • 7 p.m. • Contented Cow This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Theater: Seussical Jr. • 7:30 p.m.

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Northfield Middle School See page 3.

The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid 5-10 p.m. • Northfield Ice Arena

Norseman Band • 7:30 p.m.

The Hospital Auxiliary’s annual book sale, through May 1.

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Conducted by Paul Niemisto.

Ben Cook-Feltz • The Contented Cow Indie/folk/acoustic. They do things other bands only joke about.

Live Jazz • Butler’s Steak and Ale SUNDAY, APRIL 25 Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Senior Art Show #1 • 2-4 p.m.

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf See page 2.

50/100 Joint Birthday Party • 2-4 p.m.

Third and Division streets The Northfield Arts Guild and the Northfield Public Library team up to celebrate their 50th and 100th birthdays, respectively, with refreshments, music, sculpture dedication and speakers.

Bi-weekly Spring (Not Quite) Sprints 6 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault See April 13 description.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7 p.m.

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians gather to jam.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Northfield Ice Arena

The Hospital Auxiliary’s annual book sale, through May 1.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Northfield Ice Arena

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Concert/Silent Auction Fundraiser for Nepal Peace School 6:30-10 p.m. • The Grand Event Center

Nepali/Indian dancers from St. Olaf and college/Northfield musicians entertain to raise funds to build this school in Nepal.

Art Opening Reception: Emerging Artists • 7-9 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild See page 2.

Jazz Band Concert • 7:30 p.m. • Northfield Middle School High school and middle school jazz bands.

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m. • 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.

Study Hall • 9 p.m.

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

the World Wildlife Fund. He is at the forefront of WWF’s efforts to develop conservation plans that account for our changing climate and contribute to rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. As a science-driven, global thinker, Moss is shaping WWF’s leadership role to focus on adapting to climate changes we can no longer avoid and getting real reductions in emissions as soon as possible.

Art Opening Reception: Collage Boxes and Goddess Dolls 5-7 p.m. • Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

See page 2.

Mark Mraz • 6 p.m. • Willinger’s Golf Club

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.

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30 p.m. • Butler’s Bingo Fundraiser • 7 p.m. • The Eagles Club Proceeds benefit Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (formerly Rice County Humane Society).

Dewi Sant • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge “...the perfect music to welcome springâ€? (The Minnesota Daily).

Theater: High School Spring Play • 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Northfield Ice Arena The Hospital Auxiliary’s annual book sale, through May 1.

Convocation: Richard Moss • 10:50-11:50 a.m.

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Moss is vice president and managing director for climate change at

Northfield High School Carey Langer • 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.

Concert: Jazz 1 • 8:15 p.m. • The Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf Conducted by David Hagedorn.

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Just Curious‌

And so a few quick questions and answers.

By Breanna Zarbinski Ken Bank, president and CEO of Northfield Hospital, will be retiring this month after a long career filled with contributions to our community. Bank was first introduced to the Northfield community as a student at St. Olaf College. After some time spent working in Arizona and serving in the Vietnam War, he and his wife returned to Northfield to raise their family. Northfield, they discovered, was the perfect place to do this.

BZ: I know you graduated from St. Olaf. How did you end up back in Northfield?

Bank: After I graduated from St. Olaf and got married, I was drafted out of graduate school during the Vietnam War and spent three years in the Air Force. My wife and I returned to get our education certificates, but at about that time there were very few jobs available in the teaching market. Since I had a background in chemistry, I decided to enter into clinical medical laboratory work. I was accepted into a training program in Tucson and ended up working in hospitals there for about 15 years. Eventually, my wife and I decided that we wanted to raise our kids in a small town, and the job here in Northfield became open, so I applied for it and was picked.

BZ: It seems like you have had a strong connection to the medical field throughout your life. What interests you about it?

Bank: After I had worked in health care for a while, I went back to school to get my MBA, and I was not sure if I was going to stay in health care or not. I went to work for a company that built guided missiles for the military. After about a year of that, I realized that it did not have the appeal of something that is connected with people. Most of us who work in the health care field believe that it is as much a calling as it is a job. The environment is extremely rewarding as well as tremendously fascinating. There is so much variety in health care. But, at the end of the day, it is work directed at doing things for other people.

BZ: How would you describe your typical day at work?

Bank: I am fortunate that my work has endless variety. Much of my time is spent working with people and dealing with their issues.

I also try to plan ways to expand services and then implement those plans. In the past few years, a lot of my time has been spent on building projects. We built the new hospital as well as numerous clinics.

BZ: What kind of work did you do in Tucson?

Bank: I started in clinical labs in Tucson and then worked in a hospital education department, because of my combination of an education background and hospital experience.

I wanted opportunities in management, because I had leadership training and experience from my years in the military. My first

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management job was in a housekeepvery strict laws about medical privacy, friends, and sometimes even relatives, but even more than that, you want ing department and then I assisted in a major building project. At that point, people to know that they can come to so it feels much more personal.�

I decided that if I was going to go any our hospital and feel confident that the further, I would have to get a graduate degree, so I went back for whole world will not know why they were here. my MBA. Following my short stay with the missile-building comBZ: How does the presence of the colleges influence the dynamic in pany, I began working in hospital administration. the hospital?

BZ: What inspired you to transition from the laboratory side of the Bank: The colleges are a real “plus� for us. We have a number of medical field into administration? students who are volunteers and who make a strong commitment Bank: I found the lab side very interesting, but I did not see it as a to serving at the hospital. We also obviously take care of students. long-term career field where I would have enough opportunities to Because a college is a large group of close-living people, we always explore things that I enjoy. That probably stemmed from the fact have to pay attention to the risk of outbreaks. For example, we had that in the military, I was used to being in a supervisory and manto plan very carefully this fall because a college is a logical place for agement role. I developed a leadership skill set, and I didn’t see the a flu epidemic to occur. We also provide medical direction for the opportunity to maximize that area of my life as much as I wanted health services at both colleges. It is one of our efforts to remain through a laboratory career. closely involved in helping to meet their needs.

BZ: How was working in a hospital in Tucson different from Northfield?

Bank: I actually used to work in what I believe is the world’s largest single-story hospital. It was very different from Northfield in terms of its size and the scope of its activities, but the biggest difference is that in Northfield, I know almost everyone. In Tucson, we would take care of patients, and I rarely knew any of them. Here, we are taking care of neighbors, friends, and sometimes even relatives, so it feels much more personal.

BZ: Have you ever had a hard time seeing friends and acquaintances in the hospital and then in the community?

Bank: It is always a balancing act in a small community hospital to honor privacy and confidentiality for people. There are, of course,

BZ: What are some of the greatest challenges you have faced as CEO? Bank: Making sure that we are growing our facilities to meet the needs of patients has been one of the main challenges. That led to the construction of the new hospital, as well as the expansion of clinic services. We developed clinics not only in Northfield, but also in Lonsdale, Lakeville and Farmington. We have a continuous commitment to expand specialty services that people might need but currently have to go out of town to get. More recently, big challenges have begun to evolve regarding health care reform and how to be a positive part of that reform.

BZ: What did you do in the Air Force?

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ing school and then became an air traffic control officer, so I was responsible for crews in the air traffic facilities as well as overall operations of some of the facilities themselves. I received a lot of leadership training and came out with three years of great management experience.

BZ: Has Northfield turned out to be the town you had hoped it would be for raising a family?

Bank: We have found it to be everything that we had hoped for.

It has an excellent public school system and great opportunities related to just about any interest that our children had, for example gymnastics. Both of my daughters participated in a great club program and high school program for gymnastics. All three of our kids also participated in other sports and music activities. When they were younger, they were in arts programs. They even had the chance to travel to other countries. They had great experiences and wonderful classmates.

BZ: What do you plan to do with the next stage of your life?

Bank: I’m taking the advice that I have heard from a lot of people: for six months don’t commit yourself to anything. I’m going to see what opportunities are out there and where my interests take me.

I have thought about both part-time work and volunteer work, maybe connected to health care or maybe not. I would like to get new experiences. I also look forward to a lot of personal time. My wife and I love physical activity, such as hiking and golfing, and we look forward to having the time to do things like that.

BZ: How has the hospital gone about finding your successor?

Bank: We have had a succession plan in place for about a year and a half. It is built around the fact that in the next two years, our chief operating officer and chief financial officer will also be retiring. The best order of things was to make sure that I retired first, so that the person who took my position could select the people that would be working for him or her. Also, we wanted to provide continuity for the organization by staging the retirements in a way that allowed good transition. As the result of a very careful recruitment process, our Board recently hired Mark Henke to become our new president. Mark is a very experienced and capable health care leader.

BZ: What will you miss most about your job Bank: The people. I have enjoyed being in a people business, and one of the greatest things about Northfield hospital has been the people who work here. We could not have had the success that we have had without them. From management and staff to all of the health care providers, we have amazing people who recognize that no one person’s job is more important than anyone else’s. Each individual’s role is critical in helping the organization succeed.

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Cub Scout Pack 300 – 612/490-4048, www.cubs300.org 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.

Basic Bike Maintenance, Thursday, April 8, 7-8:30 p.m. – Is your bike ready to ride? Ben Witt, owner of Milltown Cycles in Faribault will teach you how to properly grease the chain, air the tires, lubricate the cables, and change a flat. Free. Register by phone or with a cashier.

Backyard Chickens, Thursday, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m. – Aaron and Molly McGovern Wills will recount their first year raising urban chickens. Their stories, insights and resource information will give you confidence to move ahead to having your own chickens. Free. Register by phone or with a cashier.

The Key

Mondays: Book Club, 5 p.m.

Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5:30 p.m. – developing and learning.

Family Game Night, 7 p.m.

Wednesdays: 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.

Thursdays: Art Night, 7 p.m.

Saturdays: Cooking Class, 6 p.m., Emmaus basement Photo Club, 11 a.m. – shooting.

Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. – for details, call 507/6630715.

Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids

and adults at www.northfieldartsguild.org KidsARTS for ages 4-6 now offers two class time options: Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday 11 a.m.-noon. Two hours of fun and learning in the arts, especially designed for preschoolers, kindergartners and home-schoolers. $64 (nonmembers)/$58 (members)/four-week session. Start anytime.

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle

Class (ages 3-9) – Sundays, 3-4 p.m. Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606

First Steps Early Literacy Center: Monday, Friday and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.

Infant Lapsit: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Toddler Rhyme Time: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Pre-School Story Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Carleton ACT Book Buddies: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206

www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.

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DINING

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503 Division St. • www.ruebnstein.com 645-6691 • 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.

Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill

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27798 Chippendale Ave • 507/645-0676 – 11-1 a.m. (every day). Great burgers and pizza, with daily specials. Located at the corner of Hwy. 3 and Cty. Rd. 86. Private party room available.

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 flamebroiled hamburgers.

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 Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items.

Wine and beer.

Contented Cow

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

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 more.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub

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305 S. Water St. • www.froggybottoms.com 664-0260 • Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-close – Steaks, salads, pasta and 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.

Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe – 415 Division St. • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

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.

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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.

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The Tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St.

663-0342 • www.tavernofnorthfield.com – 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.

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HISTORIC

HAPPENINGS NORTHFIELD STYLE

By Susan Hvistendahl

April 1910 – Talk of the Town: Comet, Library Dedication and Abduction I guess I am easily entertained, because my idea of a good time is to look at microfilm of old newspapers at the Northfield Public Library. For this column, I set myself the task of seeing what Northfielders were thinking and reading about 100 years ago. So, here we go: April 1910, as shown in the two weekly newspapers, the Northfield Independent, which came out every Thursday (slogan: “The Paper that Gives the News First”) and the Northfield News, which came out on Saturdays.

“Approach of Comet” was the headline for the Northfield News of April 2, 1910. “Famous Object which Created Universal Dread Throughout Europe. Was Visible in 1066 A.D.” The director of the Carleton Observatory gave detailed information on Halley’s Comet (including diagrams) which was approaching the earth in a few weeks. The comet was said to appear every 76 years on average.

In 1909, America’s beloved humorist and author Mark Twain wrote, “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year (1910), and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment of my life if I don’t go out with Halley’s Comet.

The Almighty has said, no doubt: Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in together, they must go out together.”

On April 21, 1910, Mark Twain died and Northfielders mourned, along with the rest of the country. According to Northfield lore (which cannot be documented), Mark Twain came to Northfield in 1886 and signed the guest book of the YMCA Building (now the Northfield Arts Guild at 304 S. Division St.). It was said that he signed in as “The Professional Tramp” and stayed at the Archer House while researching his book, “Life on the Mississippi.”

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The town of Northfield mourned another death that April, of Joel P. Heatwole. Heatwole had become publisher of the Northfield News in 1884, building it into a leading weekly in the state. He had served as mayor of Northfield and in Congress. His obituary in the News of April 9 called him “public spirited and progressive,” and an “earnest advocate” for the betterment of Northfield.

The April 2 News included an “unfortunate accident” when a runaway horse collided with an auto on Division Street and a strange incident involving a “rosy cheeked, curly haired boy of about four years of age” who had boarded the north-bound Milwaukee train and was “entirely unknown to any of the passengers.” After his “running around without anybody to look after him caused some comment,” the boy was put off at Northfield in charge of the station operator. The boy was unable to give his destination or say where he had come on board, only that his name was Roy or Leroy.

The boy “gave vent to his resentment for not being allowed to continue his trip.” Finally, after messages were sent, it was found his

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name was Roy Jeffries from Austin. Roy was taken back to Austin by rail, in the charge of a conductor.

Another train incident was reported in the News of April 23 under the headline, “A Sagacious Canine.” The tale was set forth as follows: “A desire to return to its old home at Waterford from Randolph last Tuesday brought out the intelligence of a bull dog belonging to Carl Bill. The dog, unaided, jumped on a Great Western passenger train Tuesday morning and rode in the smoking compartment to Waterford, where it calmly walked out of the train and went to the home of its master. The train made one stop at Wallace, but the animal made no move to leave the train at that point. The whereabouts of the dog was not known at Randolph until a telephone message was received from Waterford.”

On April 23, the News wrote about an article that had appeared in the Owatonna-Chronicle Journal. The story from Owatonna began, “Ragged, disheveled, dirty and tired, two young men presented themselves before Alvin Peterson, day telegraph operator at the Rock Island depot, early Wednesday morning and offered him their rings and watches for tickets to Northfield, where they claimed to

be students at Carleton College.” M.S. Kjorlaug and Mark Frazer told him they had been bound and gagged “by fellow collegians, who were initiating them into one of the college societies.” They had been spirited off to Owatonna by train and tied to a tree in the countryside near Mineral Springs Road after being dressed in “rough clothing” and relieved of their money. The perpetrators intended them to be forced to “bum their way back to Northfield.”

A nearby farmer’s son heard their cries for help and released them. They found their way to the Rock Island depot where Mr. Peterson staked them to tickets back to Northfield. The perpetrators had spent the night in the city and returned on a train, which left Owatonna hours after the two victims had “joyously boarded the early north-bound train, thereby beating their captors back to Northfield.” The account continued that the farmer, after hearing what had happened from his son, reported it to the police. The police chief and sheriff hurried to the scene in an attempt to catch the “desperate characters” at large and were much chagrined to discover it was “nothing but a college prank.”

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The News gave its own version of the events in the April 23 article, which was similar to the Carletonia account of April 28. The title of the story from Carleton was, “Abduction Causes Stir, Newspapers Exaggerate Story of Class Scrap.” Both of these sources say that members of the Carleton freshmen class had caught two sophomores, Kjorlaug and Frazer, and took them by rail to Owatonna for a prank. Although their hands were bound with adhesive tape for the ride, the sophomores did not ask anyone for aid and “went peacefully on the train.” Ten or 12 “husky freshmen” made the trip with the captives and, upon arrival in Owatonna, took the sophomores to a restaurant where they had a “fine feed” and then had their pictures taken. At this photo gallery, “the sophomores were induced to change their clothes and afterward the captors refused to return the captives their own clothing.” They all then hiked a mile and a half to a farmer’s barn for a night’s sleep in the hay. The next morning, the captives were blindfolded and “left to shift for themselves.” The two easily broke the cords on their wrists, “borrowed” tickets from the ticket agent and chugged on home “safe and sound” to meet their captors who arrived on a later train. “A large crowd had assembled and the freshmen were given the laugh.”

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The account in the News ended: “The Owatonna city marshal was quite worked up over the affair…College pranks are evidently an unknown quantity in Owatonna.”

News of this “abduction” appeared in the Minneapolis Evening Journal, the Minneapolis Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch. The story was picked up by the Associated Press, which distributed it nationally. On April 30, the Northfield News attributed the story to a cub reporter in Owatonna who developed the habit of “painting minor incidents in the most brilliant or lurid hues” in order to more easily sell his story, ignoring facts. The news writer harrumphed that the lengthy editorials that had been written on this affair “reflect on a measure on the fair name of the Northfield college.” This thought had also been expressed by the Northfield Independent on April 28: “It does not make a good advertisement for Carleton College.”

I assume some Northfielders were amused by this local prank.

They most certainly were amused by the naval hoax in England that the Independent wrote about on April 21. Four “jokers,” with the aid of elaborate makeup, successfully passed themselves off as

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Clockwise from upper left: Margaret Evans, circa 1914, who spoke at the 1910 Carnegie Library dedication; the top of the program from that dedication and the library as it appeared in 1910.

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Abyssinian princes and were accorded royal honors as they were shown over the battleship Dreadnought by an admiral and other officers. “At every fresh sight,” said the story, the supposed princes “murmured in chorus, ‘Bunga, bunga!’ which, being interpreted, meant ‘Wonderful, wonderful!’ besides other gibberish learned beforehand.” Their disguises were so good that one of the “princes” was actually a woman. This story ended with the rumor that the same hoax would be tried in the United States.

The culminating event of this month in 1910 was undoubtedly the dedication of the Carnegie Library (now the Northfield Public Library) on April 25 at the corner of Division and Third streets.

Between 130-150 people were present at the dedication. The cost of the building, according to the Northfield News of April 30, was $11,018.94, with $10,000 of that provided by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Author and former Carleton professor George Huntington, president of the library board, gave thanks to all donors and spoke of the history of the project, including “the difference of opinion about the location of the building.” Today, he said, “was the day when all should forget their differences and agree to agree.” There were several addresses, including one by Margaret

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Evans, chairman of the state library commission and Carleton Dean of Women from 1874 to 1908. Evans said, “The housing of the library is not alone for today, but we rejoice for the everlasting influences.” Clara Baldwin, secretary of the state library commission, told the crowd that “of the 40 libraries built in the state in the past ten years none are more satisfactory.” Music was provided by the St. Olaf Male Quartet and the Carleton Ladies Quartet. Books were to be moved the next week from the old library in the YMCA Building to the new red brick library, which this year is celebrating its centennial.

Margaret Evans and George Huntington, participants in the 1910 library dedication, made headlines when they married on Nov. 7, 1914. She was a first-time bride at 72 and he was a 79-year-old widower. They sailed off from San Francisco to Hawaii for an extended honeymoon, surprising everyone in Northfield. But that’s a story for some other month!

Thanks to Carleton archivist, Eric Hillemann, and to the Northfield Public Library. Happy anniversary!

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