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September Gigs .............................3 Happenings – Up Close....4-24 Galleries......................................4 Sports ..........................................5 Theater .......................................6 A Month at a Glance.... 26-29 Living Treasures Award Nominations ....36-37 Historic Happenings ..... 38-43 Clubs, Classes & More ........44 Dining ......................................45 Advertisers’ Index ................45 DJJD Schedule ................ 46-47 On the Cover:

Defeat of Jesse James Day Junior Royalty Ambassadors Morgyn Otte and Hailey Malecha. For a full schedule of the DJJD weekend, Sept. 8-12, see pages 46-47. Photo: Bridgette Hallcock

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September Gigs

TV and the Bellered Yellers Friday, September 10 10 p.m.-close Doors open at 9 p.m. No cover

The Big Twang Saturday, September 11 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. No cover

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The 2 of Hearts ......................................................................11 – Cow Acoustic Jam Session ..................................................Tuesdays – Cow Allyson Road Band ..................................................................9 – Cow Lawrence Archbold ........................................................26 – Carleton Christopher Atzinger........................................................ 14 – St. Olaf The Bad Plus ...................................................................24 – Carleton Beguine Brothers ...................................................................11 – Cow Big Strong Men ........................................................................9 – Cow The Big Twang ....................................................................11 – Grand Boxcar Romance.............................................................24 – Tavern Bridgewater Ramblers....................................................... 10 – Cow Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog...............................................25 – Butler’s Chance Meeting ................................................................10 – Butler’s Chubby Bacon .......................................................................11 – Cow Ben Cook-Feltz ......................................................................10 – Cow Tim Freeland .............................................................Fridays – Butler’s Jacob Hendrick and Ah-Hem ............................................ 3 – Tavern Gabe Holmes...................................................................... 16 – Tavern John Jensen, Ray Shows, Kirsten Whitson..................... 17 – St. Olaf Killer Hayseeds................................ 9 – DJJD Entertainment Center T.H.E. House Band ...................................... 10 – DJJD Rodeo Dance Krauka.....................................................................................22 – Cow Carey Langer ..........................................................................10 – Cow Roger Lasley ...................................................................... 18 – Library Lonesome Dan Kase.......................................................... 30 – Tavern Jon Manners ....................................................................... 25 – Tavern Mike Midwestern...................................................................24 – Cow Mark Mraz.......................................................... 9 – Tavern, 24 – Frog Marty Anderson and the Goods ..........................................10 – Cow Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders .........................................11 – Cow Minnesota Pipe and Drum Corps.......................................12 – Cow Morah Quintet.................................................................. 24 – St. Olaf Mr. Sticky .............................................................................. 2 – Tavern Multe ....................................................Mondays – Cow, 25 – Butler’s New Moon Trio ................................................................10 – Butler’s Tony Newes ........................................................................ 11 – Tavern New York Polyphony........................................................ 23 – St. Olaf Northern Roots Session ..............................................Sundays – Cow Occasional Jazz.........................................................................9 – Cow The Options ......................................................................25 – Butler’s Andy Peters........................................................................ 16 – St. Olaf Barb Piper...............................................................................16 – Cow Pop Rocks ...................................... 11 – DJJD Entertainment Center Alison Rae........................................................................... 17 – Tavern Jeff Ray ................................................................................ 10 – Tavern Reformation Band ............................................................11 – Butler’s Relativity ............................................................................. 18 – Tavern Wendy Russell ...................................................... Saturdays – Butler’s SchumannFest................................................................... 26 – St. Olaf Teddy Bear Band............................ 11 –DJJD Entertainment Center Todd Thompson Trio.......................................................... 4 – Tavern Toaster Fork!...........................................................................11 – Cow Tree Frog Music Festival.......................................... 18, 19 – Faribault TV and the Bellerd Yellers............................... 10 – Grand, 11 – Cow Wake-Robin ..................................................................1 – Bittersweet

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ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700 artonwater.com • Gallery Summer hours: Th 3-7pm or by appointment St. Olaf Class of ’05 Art Show – Pre-opening Sneak Preview: Sept. 30, 4-7pm (see October Entertainment Guide for exhibit details). Continuing in exhibition: a favorite cup – functional ceramics of Colleen Riley and Donovan Palmquist, plus many other local and Minnesota-connected potters. Fine art from the potter’s hand – personal use – great gifts, 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 Exhibit hours: M-W noon-6pm, Th/F noon-10pm, Sa/Su noon-4pm Prints Around the Pacific Rim – Sept. 17-Nov. 17. New work by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and Canada, each engaging with printmaking as a sustained research process. Coincides with the Mid America Print Conference, Oct. 13-16, organized for the Twin Cities on the theme of “New World/ Old World.” Exhibit opening lecture presented by printmaker Sean Caulfield, University of Alberta. Exhibit opening lecture and reception: Sept. 23.

Carleton Gould Library Through Sept. 12: M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm, closed Sept. 6. Sept. 13 on: M-F 8-1am, Sa 9am-midnight, Su 9-1am Al-Mutanabbi Street Project Broadsides – Sept. 6-Oct. 24. Traveling exhibition of broadsides commemorating the 2007 car bombing of Baghdad’s al-Mutanabbi Street. Exhibition on loan from South Florida State University, Jaffe Center for Book Arts. This exhibition will be featured as part of the Mid-America Print Council conference.

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The Twenty Views of Dundas – Sept. 13-Nov. 21. A collaborative print project to honor the history of Dundas. This exhibition was organized by Northfield’s ArtOrg and is featured as part of the Mid-America Print Council conference.

Eclectic Goat 418 Division St. • 507/786-9595 Tu/W 10-5, Th 10-7, F/Sa 10-5, Su Noon-4 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-F 10am-5pm, Th until 8, Sa/Su 2-5pm. Extended hours during homecoming. THIS HERE NOW: Nature and Human Consciousness – Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Artists include Chris Larson, Guido Alvarez, Jill Ewald, Chris Baeumler and Jil Evans. Opening reception: Sept. 17, 6-8pm. Panel discussion with artists and art history, philosophy and religion professors: Sept. 23, 7pm. Panel participants discuss “Nature and Human Consciousness” from artistic, historical, philosophical and religious points of view. Panelists are artists in the exhibit as well as Associate Professor of Art and Art History Matt Rohn, Assistant Professor of Religion Mara Benjamin, and Professor of Philosophy Charles Taliaferro.

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

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 www.northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10-5, Sa 11-3 Inspirations in Colors / Songs Without Words – through Sept. 11. Two local artists creating art work of intense color share the main gallery in August. John Maakestad of Nerstrand (professor emeritus of art, St. Olaf

College) works with oil pastel on paper creating non-representational images derived in a stream of conscious improvisation, employing linear rhythms and tumbling shapes. RoseMarie James of New Prague works in fused glass, creating bowl and plate forms and panels incorporating melting rivers of colored glass. In the Other Room: Passages – Northfield artist Sheryl Joy creates these sculptures of layered and textured fabric with mixed-media elements. Paper Trail: Artwork by Doug Foxgrover – Sept. 15-Oct. 23. This Northfield artist explores the dialog between pixels, print and paper. In the Other Room: Fancy Water: Artwork by Sharol Nau. Work in a variety of media, including gouache, graphite, charcoal, ink and pastel. Opening reception for both: Sept. 17, 7-9pm.

Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave., Faribault 507/332-7372 • Tu-F 10-5, Sa 12-5 paradisecenterforthearts.org Shoe Stories – through Sept. 25. A juried show of Minnesota artists featuring artwork related to shoes that must fit in a shoebox.

Studio Elements 16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 studioelements.net Th/F 10-8, Sa 10-6, Su 12-4 A monthly market of fine art, unique gifts and fun junk. Open Sept. 2-5. The new work of local ceramic artists, Chris and Sue Holmquist, will be on display throughout the month. Opening Reception: Sept. 2, 5-7pm.

swag 423 Division St. • 507/663-8870 Tu-Sa, 10am-5:30pm Featuring recycled farm machinery sculpture by Ben and Kate from Pennsylvania-based Gatski Metal.

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

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

Wednesday, September 15

SOCCER – St. Olaf Mens vs. Northwestern College, 4pm Raiders Boys vs. Waseca, 6pm TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Waseca, 3:45pm

SOCCER – Carleton Womens vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 4pm St. Olaf Mens vs. Hamline University, 4pm

Thursday, September 2

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 4:15pm SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Chaska, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Chaska, 7pm SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing and Academy of Holy Angels, 6pm

CROSS COUNTRY – St. Olaf Womens hosts Ole/Macalester Time Trial, 10am VOLLEYBALL – St. Olaf vs. Bethany Lutheran, 4pm St. Olaf vs. Hamline University, 8pm SOCCER – Raiders Girls vs. Lakeville North, 7pm Friday, September 3

VOLLEYBALL – St. Olaf vs. Macalester College, 4pm St. Olaf vs. Martin Luther College, 8pm FOOTBALL – Raiders vs. Mankato West, 7pm Saturday, September 4

GOLF – Carleton Mens vs. St. Mary’s University CROSS COUNTRY – St. Olaf hosts Alumni Co-ed 5K Race, 10am SOCCER – Carleton Mens vs. North Park University, 1pm

Thursday, September 16

Saturday, September 18

TENNIS – Raiders Girls Invitational, 9am CROSS COUNTRY – St. Olaf Womens hosts St. Olaf Invitational, 11am GOLF – Carleton Womens hosts Division 3 Midwest Classic, 11am FOOTBALL – Carleton Mens vs. Bethel University, 1pm St. Olaf vs. University of St. Thomas, 1pm SOCCER – Carleton Womens vs. St. Mary’s University, 1pm St. Olaf Mens vs. St. John’s University, 1pm Sunday, September 19

GOLF – Carleton Womens hosts Division 3 Midwest Classic, 11am

Sunday, September 5

SOCCER – St. Olaf Mens vs. North Park University, 2pm

Monday, September 20

Tuesday, September 7

SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Rochester Lourdes, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Prior Lake, 7pm

SOCCER – Raiders Girls vs. Park, 6pm

Tuesday, September 21

Sunday, September 8

SOCCER – Carleton Mens vs. Concordia College, 4pm Monday, September 9

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Chaska, 4:15pm VOLLEYBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Chaska, 7pm Friday, September 10

FOOTBALL – Raiders vs. Chaska, 7pm

SOCCER – St. Olaf Mens vs. Wartburg College, 2pm St. Olaf Womens vs. Wartburg College, 4pm Wednesday, September 22

VOLLEYBALL – Carleton Womens vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 7pm St. Olaf vs. Macalester College, 7pm Thursday, September 23

Saturday, September 11

CROSS COUNTRY – St. Olaf Mens hosts 5K Ole Open FOOTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Simpson College, 1pm SOCCER – Carleton Mens vs. St. Scholastica, 1pm Raiders Boys vs. Lakeville South, 2pm VINTAGE BASEBALL – Northfield Silver Stars vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club, 1pm, Memorial Field Monday, September 13

SOCCER – Raiders Girls vs. Woodbury, 5pm Tuesday, September 14

SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Lakeville, 6pm

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 4:15pm SOCCER – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 5pm Raiders Boys vs. Red Wing, 7pm SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels and Chanhassen, 6pm VOLLEYBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing- 7pm Friday, September 24

FOOTBALL – Raiders vs. Red Wing, 7pm Saturday, September 25

SOCCER – Carleton Womens vs. Hamline University, 1pm St. Olaf Mens vs. Concordia College, 1pm St. Olaf Womens vs. Concordia College, 3pm VOLLEYBALL – Carleton Womens vs. St. Mary’s University, 3pm Tuesday, September 28

SOCCER – Carleton Womens vs. Macalester College, 5pm Wednesday, September 29

SOCCER – St. Olaf Womens vs. Augsburg College, 4pm VOLLEYBALL – Carleton Womens vs. Bethel University, 7pm St. Olaf vs. St. Catherine University, 7pm Thursday, September 30

SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 7pm SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 6pm

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Theater Jesse

HAPPE N I NG S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Photo: Patsy Dew

Wake-Robin • 12-1pm

The Grand Event Center Sept. 2, 3, 9 and 10, 7pm; Sept. 5, 2pm; Sept. 11, noon and 3pm An original musical melodrama about Jesse James done in the style of 19th century theater within the historic ambiance of the Grand, built 1899. Expect fun-filled “booing,” “hissing,” “hurrahs!” and a cash bar to boot! Tickets: $15 adult, $10 under 12 and available at LockwoodTheater.org, 800/838-3006, Anna’s Closet and the door (box opens one hour before show).

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

Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary

Mr. Sticky • 8-11pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Sept. 9-11, 7:30pm; Sept. 11, 2pm

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.

She’s back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage for another episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane’s Jamboree. Jessie Jane’s saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield Photo: Tania Larson Legvold until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good. Full of lighthearted melodrama, music and dancing, this brand new play by local playwright Brendon Etter will be a fun diversion during the Defeat of Jesse James Days activities. Tickets: $10 and available at northfieldartsguide.org, the Arts Guild and at the door (box opens one hour before show).

Euchre

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Wake-Robin

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Art Opening Reception: Chris and Sue Holmquist • 5-7pm

Studio Elements Theater: Jesse • 7pm

The Grand Event Center See page 6.

To Beneﬁt the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (formerly Rice County Humane Society)

Sept. 25, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Sechlar Park

1200 Armstrong Road, Northfield Immediately SW of Hwy. 19 (west of Hwy. 19/Hwy. 3 junction) Sponsored by the Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic

Fun activities for pets and people!

A blessing of the animals will take place at 9:30 am at the pavilion. T-shirts, refreshments for pets and people, games, raffles, vendors. Prizes for top fundraisers!

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Karaoke

DJ Music

Froggy Bottoms

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show 7am-5:30pm

Dundas Showgrounds This is the first of a three-day event.

Jesse James Lanes Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show 7am-5:30pm

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30pm

Dundas Showgrounds This is the second of a three-day event.

Butler’s Steak and Ale

Farmer’s Market • 9am

Theater: Jesse • 7pm

Riverside Park

The Grand Event Center See page 6.

Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmer’s Market • 9am-1pm

Bridge Square/Riverwalk The art of a summer Saturday – downtown Northfield’s newest tradition featuring fine art and craft, local organic produce, artisan foods and strolling entertainment. A fun, family friendly event!

Jacob Hendrick and Ah-Hem • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge An Ah-Ha cover band gone bad. Covering Velvet Underground, Bowie, Iggy Pop, Roxy Music, Modern Lovers, Talking Heads and more for your pleasure. Goodsell Observatory Open House • 9-11pm

Carleton Visitors can use the observatory to view stars, nebulas and planets. Carleton physics and astronomy professors are available to answer questions. Cancelled if skies are cloudy.

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm

Butler’s Steak & Ale Todd Thompson Trio • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Local acoustic music. DJ Music

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show 7am-5:30pm

Eat Local Pot Luck • 4-8pm

Dundas Showgrounds This is the third of a three-day event.

Jesse Photo: Patsy Dew

Theater: Jesse • 2pm

The Grand Event Center See page 6.

Riverside Park Join friends and neightbors with a dish to pass, a fun food idea and a chance to share local food stories…pest invasions, favorite recipes, next year to-do’s. (Bring your own plate, water will be provided) Co-sponsored by the Northfield Local Food Action Network and Just Food Co-op. Cost: Free. Multe • 7:30-10pm

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

The Contented Cow Great traditional Nordic music for your listening pleasure.

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

The Contented Cow An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners at all ages and levels of experience welcome. Quiz Night • 8pm Northern Roots Session

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

Bingo

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians of all levels gather to jam. Growing Up Healthy • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow A speed-translation activity going both ways – Spanish to English and back again. Good for those who want to learn either.

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Yes, we have informative and fun cooking classes hosted by ‘local favorite’ Jeff Labeau and soon by the Cheese Cave’s ‘Food Professional’ Jill Mackey, but we are so much more! We will be hosting the Cheese Cave Connoisseurs monthly starting Friday, September 17th at 6 pm where “foodies” can meet to discuss and learn about, what else, FOOD! But we are so much more . . . . Yes, we carry over 40 different cheeses from all over the World! Spain, France, Britain, Australia and yes, even Wisconsin!

Yes, we serve wine from both local vineyards and those we have found to be popular in other regions of the country and the World. And we have a delicious menu of snacks and cheese sampler plates to enjoy with your wine or beer. Yes, we carry hard-to-find items like Truffle Oil, 12-year old Balsamic Vinegar, and Imported Italian Pastas. And yes, we make our own “squeaky” cheese curds right here in the store every Monday and Thursday! You can even watch the ‘cheese-making process’ on our flat screen TV.

And everything we carry is gourmet quality. Come on in for a taste and stay for the experience.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Mark Mraz • 8-11pm

Defeat of Jesse James Days

The Tavern Lounge A versatile singer-pianist specializing in popular music of the past 50 years including hits from Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, The Eagles, James Taylor, The Beatles, Neil Diamond and more.

This is the first of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Full schedule on pages 46-47. Euchre

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Allyson Road Band • 8-10:30pm

The Contented Cow

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Big Strong Men • 11pm-1am

Defeat of Jesse James Days

This is the second of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Full schedule on pages 46-47. Occasional Jazz • 5pm

The Contented Cow Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style. Theater: Jesse • 7pm

The Grand Event Center See page 6.

The Contented Cow Minnesota homegrown boys with one common goal: rock and roll. Their style varies from train-beat driven country and soulful gospel to reggae and blues, but it’s all got their distinct mark on it, with intricate lyrics, vocal harmonies and excellent but not overbearing musicality. Karaoke

Froggy Bottoms

Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 6.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Defeat of Jesse James Days

This is the third of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Full schedule on pages 46-47.

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Carey Langer • 5pm

HAPPENINGS Friday, Sept. 10, continued

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.

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park New Moon Trio • 5pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale 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.

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Bridgewater Ramblers • 7pm

The Contented Cow A family band, led by Sam Daly, that’s been described as contemporary folk and rock-and-roll with a dash of country. With an emphasis on harmonies, they often feature songs by the Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Greg Brown, James Taylor, The Beatles and Johnny Cash. Theater: Jesse • 7pm

The Grand Event Center See page 6. Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 6. Jeff Ray • 8-11pm

Jeff Ray

Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 7:30pm

The Tavern Lounge 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-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).

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Chance Meeting • 8pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale 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, Neil Rowley and occasionally Richard Brooks making for a real mix of styles and genres. Marty Anderson & the Goods • 9pm

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. TV and the Bellerd Yellers • 10pm Marty Anderson

The Grand Event Center Doors open at 9. No cover.

Ben Cook-Feltz • 11pm

The Contented Cow Indie/folk/acoustic. They do things other bands only joke about. DJ Music

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke

Jesse James Lanes Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Defeat of Jesse James Days

This is the fourth of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Full schedule on pages 46-47. 9/11 Remembrance • 9am-5pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Vigil to remember all those affected by 9/11, terrorism and war around the world. Write a thought, light a candle and take time for quiet reflection. Farmer’s Market • 9am

Riverside Park Riverfront Fine Arts & Crafts Festival • 10am-5pm

Both banks of the Cannon River This is the first of a two-day event. More than 70 fine artists and artisans sell their work right downtown during the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Booksigning/Talk: The Minnesota Table • 11am-1pm

Just Food Co-op Authors Shelley Holl and BJ Carpenter will sign and talk about their book, “The Minnesota Table: Recipes for Savoring Local Food Throughout the Year.” Theater: Jesse • 12 and 3pm

The Grand Event Center See page 6.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, Sept. 11, continued Vintage Baseball Game • 1pm

Memorial Field The Northfield Silver Stars vs. The St. Croix Base Ball Club The 2 of Hearts • 1pm

The Contented Cow Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 2 and 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 6. Chubby Bacon • 3pm

The Contented Cow The Beguine Brothers • 5pm

The Contented Cow Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm

Butler’s Steak & Ale Toaster Fork! • 7pm The Beguine Brothers

The Contented Cow Original music from alt-country to straight up rock and roll, blues and punk. Tony Newes • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Toaster Fork!

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Riverfront Fine Arts & Crafts Festival • 10am-5pm

The Big Twang • 8pmmidnight

The Grand Event Center Minneapolis-based, these honky tonkin’ and country rockin’ artists hail from all over the country. Country dance party people who make roadhouse Saturdays come alive. It’s all about The Twang. Doors open at 7. No cover. Reformation Band • 8pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders 9pm

The Contented Cow As many as six members and eight instruments, with a setlist of almost four hours of rootsy Americana rock and roll. T.V. and The Bellerd Yellers • 11pm

The Contented Cow

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Faculty Recital: Pianist Christopher Atzinger • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Atzinger is a medalist of the New Orleans International Piano Competition, the World Piano in Cincinnati and the Nina Plant Widerman International Piano Competition. He has also been praised for his personal interpretive vision and virtuoso aplomb.

Opening Convocation: Why Carleton is a Good Place to Start Your International Career • 3pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Presented by Jimmy Kolker, chief of the HIV/AIDS section at UNICEF’s New York headquarters. Kolker’s address will reflect on his experiences of living an international life and about the liberal arts as preparation for a career that doesn’t yet exist (since there were no AIDS experts, let alone AIDS diplomats, when Kolker graduated from Carleton 40 years ©UNICEF/NYHQ20081235/Markisz ago). Film: Occupation 101 • 7pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Contented Cow Great traditional Nordic music for your listening pleasure. Bingo

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians gather to jam. Growing Up Healthy • 7:30-9pm

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Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Religion and the First Amendment • 11:30am

Rolvaag 525, St. Olaf A panel of St. Olaf faculty will address various aspects of the First Amendment provision of religious freedom.

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The Contented Cow Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael and The Beatles to Susan Tedeschi and the Indigo Girls. Contributes her talents to the Entertainment Guide’s No. 1 Band pick 2009, Area 51; fronts the blues/rock band, “Top Shelf”; and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts. Northfield Wine Club • 7-9pm

The Grand Event Center “Back to School” is the tasting theme. Free and open to the public. Guest Recital: Organist Andy Peters • 7pm

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Peters, a pastoral musician at the Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, maintains an active recital schedule playing at venues arose the United States. Gabe Holmes • 8-11pm

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The Tavern Lounge Shoreview-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowflake…her talent has instantly hushed a room.” – Jim Walsh, MinnPost.

Cheese Cave Connoisseurs • 6pm

The Cheese Cave A new monthly event where “foodies” meet, discuss and learn about food. Art Opening Reception: This Here Now • 6-8pm

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Butler’s Steak and Ale Community Services Movie Night: Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian • 7pm

Northfield High School Auditorium Laugh your way through mishaps and adventures of night security guard Larry as he travels to the Smithsonian to rescue his museum friends! A great time for friends and family! Rated PG. Snacks will be available for purchase but food is not allowed in the audito-rium. Doors open at 6:30pm. $2/person suggested donation. Faculty/Guest Recital: violin, cello, piano • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Ray Shows (violin), Kirsten Whitson (cello) and John Jensen (piano). Art Opening Reception: Doug Foxgrover and Sharol Nau • 7-9pm

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Riverside Park Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmer’s Market • 9am-1pm

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Teepee Tonka Park, Faribault One of the best little music festivals in the region. This is the first of two full days of great music, beautiful art, delicious food and fun for the whole family. Seventeen diverse music groups, original art vendors and exhibitors, children’s activities, and a spacious beer garden. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No glass containers, coolers, or pets allowed. For a full music roster, see the ad on page 18 or go to TreeFrogMusic. org. Admission: $12 advance sale button ($15 at the gate) – good for the whole weekend, rain or shine. Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Carnegie Centennial Concert: Roger Lasley • 7-8:30pm

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Relativity • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Voted one of Northfield’s best bands, the trio plays songs from artists such as Missy Higgins and the Avett Brothers as well as old favorites by bands like Fleetwood Mac, John Mellencamp, the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice and Sarah McLachlan. Relativity is known for power harmonies by twin sisters Linda Wilson and Sandy Jensen, who also add mandolin, harmonica and percussion. Solid guitar playing and bluesy vocals by Toby Jensen anchor the group. DJ Music

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Teepee Tonka Park, Faribault One of the best little music festivals in the region. This is the second of two full days of great music, beautiful art, delicious food and fun for the whole family. Seventeen diverse music groups, original art vendors and exhibitors, children’s activities, and a spacious beer garden. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No glass containers, coolers, or pets allowed. For a full music roster, see the ad on page 18 or go to TreeFrogMusic.org. Admission: $12 advance sale button ($15 at the gate) – good for the whole weekend, rain or shine.

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, Sept. 19, continued Northfield Community Celebration International Day of Peace • 3pm

St. John’s Lutheran Church Peace and Justice Fair at 3pm followed by a celebration program at 3:30pm. Politics and a Pint • 6pm

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 12:00 – 12:45 – 1:45 – 2:45 – 3:30 –

Barbara Piper with Dan Thayer Patsy O’Brien Circles to Squares Plan B

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Twin Cities-based jazz piano phenom! 4:30 – Everett Smithson Band 5:30 – Root City 6:30 – The Dee Miller Band 7:30 –

HEADLINER: THE FABULOUS LOVE HANDLES The Tree Frog debut of this popular southern Minnesota dance band!

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HEADLINER: THE TEXAS TORNADOS

Grammy Award-Winning Tex-Mex supergroup featuring Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers & Shawn Sahm. The Texas Tornados with their infectious, party-ready sound, blending early rock & roll, Mexican folk music, R&B, blues, and whatever other roots music crosses their paths are back and making a stop at Tree Frog as part of their national tour!

Northern Roots Session • 7:30pm

Two Full Days of Great Music, Art and Food! 17 Diverse Music Acts Original Art Exhibits Children’s Activities Beer Garden Food and Beverage Booths

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 12:00 – 12:30 – 1:30 – 2:00 – 3:00 –

Cabin of Love Two Many Banjos Jon Manners City Mouse

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Digital Nation • 11:45am-1pm

Alumni Guest House Meeting Room, Carleton Electronic media are radically changing the way this generation of students thinks, learns and socializes – perhaps for the better, perhaps not. View a brief segment from a PBS “Frontline” program that explores those issues and discuss the potentially revolutionary implications of these changes. Lunch provided for 50.

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Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park Panel: What’s Hot and What’s Not • 6pm

Regents Hall 150, St. Olaf Entrepreneurs, educators and investors will discuss what they see as the biggest areas of futures entrepreneurial opportunity. Moderated by Jon Pearce, founder of Zipnosis with participants: Rollie Benjamin, founder of ABRA Auto Body and Glass; Glen Gunderson, Red Brick Health; Robyne Hart, ACM Chicago Entrepreneurship Program; and Chist Sheffert, Manchester Companies.

will examine how these movies and others have common characters, plot points and themes, and on a broader note, how they may be affecting and defining our values today, almost creating a new mythology. Krauka • 8-10pm

The Contented Cow A Danish/Icelandic band bringing Viking rock and Nordic folk. Euchre

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians gather to jam.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Growing Up Healthy • 7:30-9pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf A panel that presents a variety of cultural perspectives on illness, death and grieving.

Panel: Illness, Death and Grieving • 11:30am

The Contented Cow A speed-translation activity going both ways – Spanish to English and back again. Good for those who want to learn either.

Karaoke

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Movie: Cultures in Collision – The Newest (and Oldest) Revolution in Movies • 7pm

Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater, St. Olaf Thomas Pope, visiting professor in English, was a professional screenwriter for 25 years and is currently on the faculty of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His interest in “Avatar” led him to compare it to other movies with similar themes (“Lawrence of Arabia,” “Dances with Wolves,” “The Last Samurai,” “Body of Lies,” “American Beauty,” “West Side Story”) and then to conclude that, “I may have hit upon what amounts to a new movie genre, one as important as westerns, musicals, detective and the rest.” His talk

Panel: THIS HERE NOW • 7pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf In conjunction with the exhibit “THIS HERE NOW.” See page 4. Art Opening Reception/Lecture • 7:30pm

Carleton College Art Gallery Printmaker Sean Caulfield, University of Alberta, will present “Printmaking: Across Disciplines, Between Cultures” at 7:30pm, followed at 8:30 by an opening reception for the art exhibit, “Prints from Around the Pacific Rim.” See page 4.

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, Sept. 23, continued Autumnal Equinox and Almost Full Moon Hike • 7:30-9:30pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton A graduate of Princeton University with a J.D. from Harvard University and Carleton’s 11th president, Poskanzer’s presentation kicks off a weekend of special campus events surrounding his official inauguration and installation.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Tonight is the fall equinox with equal day and night times. Stroll the forest and prairie as the almost full moon lights our way. Campfire and S’mores at 8:30pm after the hike. Free to members. $3 non-members (for campfire). Live Music – TBA • 8-11pm

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Guest Artist: New York Polyphony • 8:15pm

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Fusing elegant vocalism with expert ensemble singing, four men deliver dynamic performances in a wide range of styles. From the simplicity of plain chant to the dense chromaticism of contemporary works, the NYP sound is strong, unified and distinctive.

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8pm

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Guest Artist Recital: Morah Quintet • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf John Bailey (flute), William McMullen (oboe), Diane Berger (clarinet), Jeffrey McCray (bassoon) and Alan Mattingly (horn) makes this quintet is one of the most active and visible faculty quintets in the Midwest. Boxcar Romance • 8-11pm

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Two small town musicians with big city visions – Kari Petersen and Trevor Marty – combining old-time Americana with acoustic folk-rock textures.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

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The Contented Cow Acoustic/Indie/rock from Minneapolis. Imperfect chords telling imperfect stories.

2nd Annual Susan Perry Memorial Walk for Animals 8:30am-12pm

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, Sept. 25, continued Lecture: The Israili-Palestinian Conflict • 2pm

Rolvaag 515, St. Olaf Stephen Bennett, researcher and adjunct instructor of Middle East history at Illinois State University, will speak on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Bennett lived in the Occupied Territories in the West Bank and specializes in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm

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Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog • 8:30pm

Northern Roots Session • 7:30pm

Butler’s Steak & Ale Pat Quinn and Keith Johnson, Minnesota musicians who share a passion for Celtic and traditional Americana music. Quinn plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, banjo, Scottish small pipes, concertina and Irish whistles. Johnson is a comparative light-weight playing guitar, mandolin and harmonica. The majority of the music is instrumental.

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The Contented Cow Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.” $5/four-person team. SchumannFest • 8:15pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Jun Qian, Dan Dressen, Charles Gray, Elizabeth Erickson, Hector Valdivia, David Carter and Kathryn Ananda-Owens perform the chamber music of Robert Schumann.

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Concert Hall, Carleton

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Professor of French literature from Paris VIII, author of “How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read” and inventor of “detective criticism,” presents “Whodunnit? Shakespearean Murders and Detective Criticism.”

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

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Quiz Night • 8pm

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

Lecture: Pierre Bayard • 4:30-6pm

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HAPPENINGS Monday, Sept. 27, continued Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Contented Cow Great traditional Nordic music for your listening pleasure.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Civil War Commemorative Performance

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf A commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. Exhibit Pre-Opening Sneak Preview: St. Olaf Class of ’05 Art Show • 4-7pm

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Lecture: Robert W. Hefner • 7:30-8:30pm

Confessions of a First-Time Writing Portfolio Reader 11:45am-1pm

Boliou Hall Auditorium, Carleton Rober W. Hefner, professor of anthropology and director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs at Boston University, presents the 2010 Lindesmith Lecture titled “Rethinking Islam and Democracy: A Perspective from Southeast Asia and Beyond.”

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Carleton’s sophomore writing portfolio functions both as a direct assessment of student work and as a faculty development opportunity. Three faculty who were new to the process in June 2010 discuss their experience and related revelations.

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Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11pm

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

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

Riverside Park Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians gather to jam.

Karaoke

Growing Up Healthy • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow A speed-translation activity going both ways – Spanish to English and back again. Good for those who want to learn either.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Euchre

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Wake-Robin • 12-1pm

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Castle Rock and Roll

Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show 7am-5:30pm

Eat Local Pot Luck • 4-8pm

Dundas Showgrounds Theater: Jesse • 2pm

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Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Defeat of Jesse James Days

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Art Opening Reception: Chris and Sue Holmquist • 5-7pm, Studio Elements

Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show • 7am-5:30pm

Dundas Showgrounds

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Farmer’s Market • 9am, Riverside Park

Theater: Jesse • 7pm, The Grand Mr. Sticky • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Karaoke, Froggy Bottoms

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The Tavern Lounge Goodsell Observatory Open House 9-11pm, Carleton

Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmer’s Market • 9am-1pm

Bridge Square/Riverwalk Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm, Butler’s Todd Thompson Trio • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke

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Defeat of Jesse James Days

Defeat of Jesse James Days Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Defeat of Jesse James Days 9/11 Remembrance • 9am-5pm

Riverside Park

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Farmer’s Market • 9am, Riverside Park

Occasional Jazz • 5pm, Contented Cow Theater: Jesse • 7pm, The Grand Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 7:30pm, NAG Theater Mark Mraz • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Allyson Road Band • 8-10:30pm

Carey Langer • 5pm, Contented Cow Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Bridgewater Ramblers • 7pm

The Contented Cow Big Strong Men • 11pm-1am, The Cow Karaoke, Froggy Bottoms

New Moon Trio • 5p, Butler’s

The Contented Cow Theater: Jesse • 7pm, The Grand Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 7:30pm, NAG Theater

Riverfront Fine Arts & Crafts Festival 10am-5pm

Both banks of the Cannon River Theater: Jesse • 12 and 3pm

The Grand Event Center Vintage Baseball Game • 1pm

Memorial Field

Jeff Ray • 8-11pm, The Tavern Lounge

The 2 of Hearts • 1pm, Contented Cow Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree 4: Merry Mary • 2 and 7:30pm

Chance Meeting • 8pm, Butler’s Marty Anderson & the Goods • 9pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Chubby Bacon • 3pm, Contented Cow

The Contented Cow TV and the Bellerd Yellers • 10pm

The Grand Event Center Ben Cook-Feltz • 11pm, The Cow DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke

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The Beguine Brothers • 5pm

The Contented Cow Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm, Butler’s Toaster Fork! • 7pm, Contented Cow Tony Newes • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge The Big Twang • 8pm-midnight

The Grand Event Center Reformation Band • 8pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders • 9pm

The Contented Cow T.V. and The Bellerd Yellers • 11pm

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Defeat of Jesse James Days Riverfront Fine Arts & Crafts Festival • 10am-5pm

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Euchre, Castle Rock and

Riverside Park

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Opening Convocation: Why Carleton is a Good Place to Start Your International Career • 3pm, Skinner Me-

Faculty Recital: Pianist Christopher Atzinger • 7pm

Both banks of the Cannon River Minnesota Pipe and Drum Corps • 4:30-6pm, The Cow Politics and a Pint • 6pm

morial Chapel, Carleton Film: Occupation 101 • 7pm

The Contented Cow

Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

Multe • 7:30-10pm

Quiz Night • 8pm, The Cow

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow Growing Up Healthy 7:30-9pm, Contented Cow

The Contented Cow Bingo, Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

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

Tree Frog Music Festival Noon into the night

Multe • 7:30-10pm

Digital Nation 11:45am-1pm

Movie: Cultures in Collision – The Newest (and Oldest) Revolution in Movies • 7pm

Teepee Tonka Park, Faribault Northfield Community Celebration International Day of Peace • 3pm

The Contented Cow Bingo, Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Alumni Guest House Meeting Room, Carleton Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park

St. John’s Lutheran Church Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Panel: What’s Hot and What’s Not • 6pm

The Contented Cow

Regents Hall 150, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow Growing Up Healthy 7:30-9pm, Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8pm, The Cow

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Krauka • 8pm, The Cow Euchre, Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Faculty Recital: Organist Lawrence Archbold • 3pm

Lecture: Pierre Bayard 4:30-6pm, Gould Library

Euchre, Castle Rock and

Concert Hall, Carleton

Athenaeum, Carleton

Confessions of a First-Time Writing Portfolio Reader 11:45am-1pm

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Contented Cow

The Contented Cow Bingo, Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow Quiz Night • 8pm, The Cow SchumannFest • 8:15pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

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Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Riverside Park Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow Growing Up Healthy 7:30-9pm, Contented Cow

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Religion and the First Amendment 11:30am, Rolvaag 525, St. Olaf

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

Barb Piper • 5pm, The Contented Cow Northfield Wine Club • 7-9pm

Cheese Cave Connoisseurs • 6pm

Farmer’s Market • 9am, Riverside Park Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmer’s Market • 9am-1pm

The Cheese Cave

Bridge Square/Riverwalk

The Grand Event Center

Art Opening Reception: This Here Now • 6-8pm

Northfield Home Remodeling Tour 9am-4pm Just Food Co-op Harvest Festival 11am-2pm, Just Food Co-op Tree Frog Music Festival • Noon into the night, Teepee Tonka Park, Faribault

Guest Recital: Organist Andy Peters 7pm, Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Gabe Holmes • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Karaoke, Froggy Bottoms

Riverside Park

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8:30pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale Community Services Movie Night: Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian • 7pm

Northfield High School Auditorium Faculty/Guest Recital: violin, cello, piano • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Art Opening Reception: Doug Foxgrover and Sharol Nau • 7-9pm

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm, Butler’s Carnegie Centennial Concert: Roger Lasley • 7-8:30pm

Northfield Public Library Relativity • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Northfield Arts Guild Alison Rae • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein Karaoke

Jesse James Lanes Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Panel: Illness, Death and Grieving 11:30am, Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Farmer’s Market • 11:45am

2nd Annual Susan Perry Memorial Walk for Animals • 8:30am-12:pm

Karaoke, Froggy Bottoms Panel: THIS HERE NOW • 7pm

Convocation: Steven G. Poskanzer 3:30pm

Riverside Park

Sechlar Park

Piano Man Tim Freeland • 6-8pm

Farmer’s Market • 9am, Riverside Park Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmer’s Market • 9am-1pm

Butler’s Steak and Ale

Bridge Square/Riverwalk Lecture: The Israili-Palestinian Conflict • 2pm, Rolvaag 515, St. Olaf

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Guest Artist Recital: Morah Quintet 7pm, Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Boxcar Romance • 8-11pm

Live Music – TBA • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Christopher U. Light Lectureship Concert: The Bad Plus • 8pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf Art Opening Reception/Lecture 7:30pm, Carleton College Art Gallery Autumnal Equinox and Almost Full Moon Hike • 7:30-9:30pm

Guest Artist: New York Polyphony 8:15pm, Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Concert Hall, Carleton Mike Midwestern • 8pm

The Contented Cow DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Pianist Wendy Russell • 6pm, Butler’s Multe • 8pm, Butler’s Steak and Ale The Options • 8pm, The Contented Cow Jon Manners • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog • 8:30pm

Butler’s Steak & Ale DJ Music, The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Karaoke

Jesse James Lanes Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

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Lecture: Robert W. Hefner • 7:308:30pm, Boliou Auditorium, Carleton

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Northfield Retirement Community Completes Construction of Innovative Catered Living Residence An innovative look in catered living has just been completed at Northfield Retirement Community (NRC).

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when the new town homes would be for sale. The exterior appearance is as close as possible to the existing units. The inside however, offers the real difference.â&#x20AC;? Nordine explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interior resembles a large country home with a simple living room and dining area.â&#x20AC;? Individual resident apartments will surround those spaces and will include expansive one bedroom living with additional options for a den that can be an office, sewing room, library or a second bedroom. Five apartments comprise each of the two Catered Living Suites. Each unit contains

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Northfield Retirement Community Named Recipient of Informal Caregiver Grants by Lutheran Services for the Elderly Endowment, ELCA; and Women of the ELCA

orthfield Retirement Community Foundation (NRCF) has been honored by two Lutheran grant-making organizations with funding to establish a program assisting Informal Caregivers of friends and family with support, resources and information. Lutheran Services for the Elderly Endowment at the ELCA Foundation granted NRCF $20,000 for the Creation of the program: Re-connecting Caregivers, Congregations and Community: A Sustainable Model for Families. The Lutheran Services for the Elderly Endowment of the ELCA Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) awards funds to ministries that dem-

onstrate plans for service, education and research to benefit the elderly and their families or other services to the elderly. Grants provide seed money for ministries that offer innovative and replicable programs for the elderly. Women of the ELCA designated NRCF the recipient of a $2,000 grant for the Informal Caregiver Program. The WELCA Grant Program funds innovative programs that include partnerships with other groups. “On behalf of Northfield Retirement Community, its staff, residents, board, we extend our deep appreciation to the Lutheran Services for the Elderly Endowment

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at the ELCA, and the Women of the ELCA, for their generous support of an important program that will meet our mutual goals,” states Kyle Nordine, President and CEO, Northfield Retirement Community. Northfield Retirement Community (NRC), together with Kari Berit, educator and expert in the area of aging and caregiving, created the Informal Caregiver program based on current need within the aging population. With America aging, the demand for elder care is increasing. At the same time, financial resources are shrinking. Within an environment of limited public options and expensive private services, adult children are often forced into

type of living is designed to be very residential. This concept provides opportunity for staff to handle the cooking and cleaning, the monitoring and managing of medications, and if needed, assistance with dressing or grooming”, says Nordine. Northwood Pines was built through the financing of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program. Northwood Pines opened on August 3, 2010. Initial information is already available. To learn more, interested individuals can visit the Northfield Retirement Community website at www.northfieldretirement.org, or call Northfield Retirement Community at 507-664-3466.

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unexpected caregiver roles when an aging parent is becoming increasingly more dependent or frail; or when an unexpected family emergency occurs, such as an older adult falling and breaking a hip. Similar scenarios will affect six adults out of 10. Fifty-nine percent of Americans will become informal caregivers (National Family Caregivers Association). This creates the need for informal caregivers to join forces with community organizations to develop and locate cost- and time-effective ways to meet the caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenge. The program raises the awareness of family and informal caregivers concerning their roles as caregivers, and draws upon a support network to provide caregivers emotional and spiritual support. Developed in Northfield, MN, the program crafts a model which can be replicated state- and nation-wide. The Informal Caregiver program identifies sustainable resources for caregivers, helping caregivers, care recipients and organizations that serve them, and thus meeting senior needs for access to care, as well as lending support to the caregiver and care recipient. Our project teams awarenessraising with activities which: t &EVDBUF iVOFYQFDUFE DBSFHJWFSTw to recognize and understand their new role. t 1SPWJEF JO QFSTPO BOE PO MJOF presentations offering information about informal caregiving and helpful resources. t &RVJQ DIVSDI MBZ MFBEFST TUBĂŞ PG community organizations and human resource teams to effectively respond to informal and family caregivers.

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NRC Fourth Annual Golf Classic a Day to Remember

he Fourth Annual NRC Golf Classic, held on June 7, offered a day to remember. Persons attending this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament enjoyed perfect weather, the special camaraderie that goes hand in hand with 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Northfield Golf Club, and networking with colleagues and friends. Nearly 100 golfers participated and helped to make the event a huge success. Our Golf Classic raised more than $15,000 for the NRC Foundation. Northfield Retirement

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orthfield Area Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to Northfield Retirement Community (NRC) for development of a Community Faith Park. Additionally, the Rotary Club of Northfield has donated $400 from their Community Donations Fund for the purchase of a bench for the park. Conceptualized by Gill Design, the Faith Park connects younger and older adults, providing a place to relax in a natural setting, attend community events and experience

the spirituality of the park. Designed to offer a place of quiet and meditation, the park features a path reflecting a Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith journey. It consists of waypoints marked by Bible verses related to aspects of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith walk. A gathering area furnishes space for community events. An NRC Capital Campaign will soon be launched, offering opportunities for area businesses, churches and individuals to financially support the creation of the park.

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Whose enriched Northfield through, or on behalf of, arts and culture? Nominations are being sought… The Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) of the City of Northfield is inaugurating an annual Northfield Living Treasures Award, sponsored by the Northfield News. The ACC invites Northfielders to submit the name of anyone whom they feel is deserving of the award by Sept. 30. You can submit your nomination by filling out the form on these pages (attached seperate pages as needed) and mail or drop off to the ACC at the City Administrator’s Office at City Hall, 801 Washington St., no later than Sept. 30, 2010. Nomination forms can also be picked up at the Northfield News, Northfield Library, Northfield Arts Guild, Northfield Historical Society, Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and City Hall as well as accessed on line at all the above organizations’ websites. Northfield’s Living Treasure’s Award will honor those individuals who have, over a period of time, made significant contributions to Northfield in, through, or on behalf of arts and culture, so as to enhance the reputation of the city and the quality of life of its citizens. Northfield is an Arts Town with a long and proud history going back to founder John North, who’s earliest intentions were to found a community.

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Normally, one recipient will be named by the ACC each year: either a practitioner in one of the arts or a supporter/advocate/arts or cultural leader. The award is one of recognition and has no financial value.

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The ACC will review nominees and announce its first recipient in November 2010 and annually in November thereafter. Awards will be made in person by the ACC, the mayor, and a representative of the Northfield News at a public ceremony. Criteria for nomination are adapted from the United Nations guidelines to countries, states and cities who also offer such awards: • The nominee must be living and a Northfield area resident. • The nominee must have amassed a body of work that demonstrates consistency of excellence. • The nominee must be an inspiration to others. • Personal admirable attributes that the nominee may possess include: kindness, courage, wisdom, grace, authenticity, humor, humility, respectfulness and generosity. • The nominee is encouraged to serve the community and share their expertise for a period of no less than 12 months from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 during the year after receiving the award, to the extent they are able. Nomination forms must be co-signed by three persons without family ties to the nominee. The nominee must also sign the form, indicating his/her willingness to be considered. For more information, contact: Philip Spensley, chair, Arts and Culture Commission, 507/663-7141, pspensley@earthlink.net or visit the city’s website: www.ci.northfield.mn.us.

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If more space is needed for any of the questions, please attach a separate page with the relevant question(s) clearly identified. 1. What is/are the nominee’s area(s) of expertise? ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the general nature of the nominee’s contribution to the arts and/or culture?________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do you believe the nominee’s contribution to the state of arts and/or culture in Northfield specifically, and/or to its quality of life, and/or to Northfield’s identify, qualifies him or her for this award? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What are the three most interesting, unusual or unique features of the nominee’s work, accomplishments or contributions? _______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. How does the nominee promote understanding of his or her field of expertise or to the values of arts and/or culture? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Is the nominee a member of any trade, professional or service organization related to arts and/or culture? If so, which? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Please list any special recognition or awards the nominee has received for his or her work. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Has the nominee been featured in any publications, television, films, or other media? If so, please note them here: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you wish to include supporting documentation such as a resume, portfolio, newspaper articles, photographs,

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HISTORIC

According to a December 1932, cover story in a national magazine called The Bandmaster, a “small group of band enthusiasts” met with the newly appointed Gillette in November of 1923 and persuaded him to conduct the Carleton Band:

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“It had been Mr. Gillette’s dream for years to lift a band from a commonplace, noise-making organization, to a position of commanding importance in the world of instrumental music.” The article said, “Band history in America was being made on that November day.” A picture of Gillette and the band was on the cover with the title, “A True Fable of Men and Instruments: The Story of the Carleton Symphony Band.”

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Jimmy Gillette – Carleton’s Famed Band Director, Composer and Organist “Noted Organist Accepts Offer: Carleton Secures James R. Gillette, Nationally Known Organist.” This was the front page headline in the Northfield News of Aug. 24, 1923. When Gillette started at Carleton, he had already built up a reputation as a composer of widely used works for organ, voice, orchestra and piano. He been a recitalist at numerous organ conventions and toured as a soloist, including with the Minneapolis Symphony. At Carleton, he became chairman of the music department and developed a nationally known Carleton Symphony Band. He secured his place in musical history by writing the “Pagan Symphony,” which is considered to be the first American symphony for band.

At the end of Gillette’s first year, he directed music for the annual May Fete, which had started in 1909 and grew into a long-running extravaganza which attracted more visitors to Carleton than any other event. By 1918, it was held at Lyman Memorial Lakes. According to Northfield News stories in May of 1924, that year’s theme was “Sigurd, the Volsung,” a Viking pageant presented by 350 Carleton women: “A gaily colored Viking ship, with red-and-whitestriped hull, and glimmering blue sail embroidered in a gold design, will bring the victorious Vikings to Asgard, the home of the gods, the Valhalla of legend.” A carved dragon head adorned the prow of this “exact replica of the old Norse vessels,” with a stern in the shape of a dragon’s tail. Three oarsmen were on each side of the ship. The tale featured “old Scandinavian gods, fairies and brownies.”

This may be hard to believe, but Gillette directed a 60-piece orchestra, which was composed of not only Gillette started piano lessons at the age of six and members of the Carleton College concert orchestra, was a church organist in Cherry Valley, New York, but members of both the Carleton and St. Olaf bands by the age of 10. He was a graduate of Syracuse and 30 members of the Minneapolis Symphony University (1912) where he majored in organ and Orchestra. The finale was a “Snowflake Ballet” of Jimmy Gillette published his first organ composition in his senior 125 girls dancing in “fluffy white” costumes. Despite Photo courtesy of Carleton Archives year. After a year of graduate work there, Gillette cold, threatening weather, this 17th annual fete was became professor of organ at Wesleyan College at Macon, Georgia, presented before an estimated 4,000 people. and then he was municipal organist for Evansville, Indiana, before The next year’s theme was “The Enchanted Flute.” According to the coming to Carleton. Northfield News account of May 29, 1925, thousands of specta-

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three suitors vie for the hand of the princess and, after she turns down the two offering wealth and gifts and accepts the third one who offers love, water sprites dance in a grand finale. It is not known what Gillette’s opinion was of these spectacles, but certainly accompanying water sprites was not one of his musical goals.

Carleton band director Jimmy Gillette brought national fame to the Carleton Symphony Band, shown here in 1929 Photo courtesy of Carleton Archives in Great Hall.

tors were “wrapped in blankets and fur coats to ward off the chill of a cold and misty afternoon” to witness the annual May Fete. The Carleton band (which “added much to the general effect”) provided music for a story in which a disconsolate princess is accompanied by a shepherd, described as her fairy godfather in disguise. To cheer her, he plays on an enchanted flute to bring out companions for her: dancing flowers, butterflies and elves, who are frightened away by a swarm of grasshoppers. In another episode,

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What he wanted to do was create a symphonic band. By 1926, he had achieved his aim. Ron Rodman, current Carleton Symphony Band director, says that Gillette “conceived of the band as a sort of ‘wind orchestra’ and eschewed the band repertoire at the time, preferring to arrange and later compose music for the ensemble.” In addition to band instruments, Rodman says Gillette used “cellos, string basses, harp, bass sax (which we still have) and other instruments.”

Gillette’s vision was explained in several articles he wrote between May of 1929 and December of 1930 for School Music Magazine. Gillette felt that the real symphonic band emerges when “the conductor’s score reveals a real touch of artistry and color; when we can hear a new tonal scheme on a level with the best in orchestral fields.”

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Gillette wrote, “It is the clarinet tone upon which the symphony band has its foundation…They become the violins, viola and cellos of the band, therefore carry a heavy load.” Even though a symphony band reduces the quantity of brass, he said, “it will never dispense with this most important tone.” Of saxophones, he said: “You may kick them all around town and yet the fact remains they are capable of great effects and can be made to produce an almost solid organ-like tone. “Trombones were the “backbone material in any type of band,” creating “foundation tone,” yet he warned that “too many trombones are common in bands” and “three trombones are sufficient.” (The “76 Trombones” leading the big parade in “Music Man” fame would have been overkill, for sure.) One of Gillette’s suggestions involved the instrument which I played in the St. Olaf Band under the direction of Miles (Mity) Johnson (an experience described in my August “Historic Happenings” column): “There has never been more than passing interest in the alto clarinet,” he wrote, and he recommended replacing it with the cello in the symphonic band. (I will try not to let this slight affect the rest of this column.) Gillette then laid out the symphonic instrumentation at Carleton (“Some already call it ‘the Carleton Plan – and after five years of experimenting, I find no reason for making any change”): “Two flutes, one oboe, one bassoon, one sarrusophone [a metal bassoon], one E flat clarinet, 12 B flat clarinets, five saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass); four trumpets, four horns, one baritone (Bass clef), three trombones, three cellos, four contra bass, one tuba, tympani, drums. At most, 45 men.” (The Carleton Symphony Band was originally all male. But by 1929, a female harpist and cellist had been added and after that, there were always women in the band.) “Seldom in the history of instrumental music has any movement awakened greater interest than that of the symphony band,” Gillette wrote. “It is nationwide in scope, thanks to our public schools – America’s musical melting pot.” Gillette could see a resulting revolution in instrumentation, composing and conductors and a “finer type of performer.” And, for Carleton, Gillette sought out players who could fulfill his vision. As Rodman says, “He was very picky about the instrumentation of the group” and as the “ensemble grew in stature,” Gillette took the band on tours which cemented its reputation.

Bandmaster cover story, was a test as to “whether his ideas and ideals of band music would meet with critical public approval or would fail for lack of public interest” and “after two hours of hard playing and exacting mental discipline, youth was triumphant and Mr. Gillette’s dream of bands and band music had become a factor.” After this concert, a Carleton band member wrote to his mother, “We played the greatest concert we had ever played and the audience went nuts…they were absolutely amazed! The soloists got 25 curtain calls, the critics were astounded…one of the greatest judges of music in Canada came running backstage and said to Mr. Gillette, ‘My God…you could go anywhere!’” Gillette wrote a letter to President Cowling on April 3, 1930, asserting, “During the last few months, the band arrived on the level of the St. Olaf Choir and has brought to Carleton the beginning of national attention…In what might be termed an instrumental age, we have a far-reaching opportunity and a very distinct sphere of future usefulness ahead.” At the North Central Music Supervisors Conference in Des Moines in 1931, the band played Gillette’s arrangement of Beethoven’s complete Fifth Symphony to critical acclaim and in April of 1932 performed at the National Music Supervisors Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The latter occasion was described in the 1932 Bandmaster story: “In back of them was the 700-piece All-Ohio Band and in front of them the vast expanse of the huge auditorium. An audience of some 10,000 was seated in the balconies. In this audience sat America’s foremost critics and musicians. Here, perhaps, was the extreme test for Mr. Gillette and the Carleton Symphony Band…. There was silence. The strain of Bach’s immortal ‘Prelude, Chorale and Fugue’ floated out into the Auditorium. As some expressed it, this opening number produced in the hearers a distinct spiritual experience never to be forgotten. Again, youth had been triumphant.” (It was noted, by the way, that the band wore tuxedos, not uniforms.) The second movement of Gillette’s newly composed “Pagan Symphony” was also performed. The eminent conductor, Edwin Franko Goldman, was present and called this concert “the greatest experience of my musical life.”

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Goldman was a noted composer of early 20th century marches and founded the Goldman Band in New York in 1918 (this band provided free public concerts in New York City for 93 years!). The first complete performance of all four movements of the “Pagan Symphony” was on June 4, 1932, in Skinner Memorial Chapel. In July of 1932, Gillette was honored to be invited to direct his seminal work with the Goldman Band in New York City. On Nov. 13, 1932, Goldman was guest conductor before a packed crowd at a concert in Skinner Memorial Chapel, having come from New York as a “friendly gesture” toward the Carleton Symphony Band. At a Homecoming chapel service the day before, as recounted in the Northfield Independent of Nov. 17, 1932, Goldman “paid high tribute” to the work of Gillette and the Carleton Symphony Band, declaring that this 70-piece band was “the best college band in the world.” The paper’s music reviewer, Dr. C.A. Mellby, wrote of the concert: “Mr. Gillette’s contention that orchestral music of the highest order can be satisfactorily adapted to and interpreted by this type of musical organization was again well proved in the classics on the program,” which included “Chorale

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and Fugue” by Bach and “Bolero” of Ravel. Goldman finished the program with three “unusually fine marches,” which were “played with great dash and brilliance.” Goldman premiered his latest work, a march called “The Maize and Blue,” which was dedicated to Carleton. Dr. Mellby described it as a “first-class composition, with fine melodious effects and a general Sousaesque air, which should prove extremely popular.” Goldman was “a dynamic and inspiring conductor, who made the band rise to its best possibilities.” Gillette, who had published “The Organist Handbook” in 1926, was widely known for his Sunday afternoon organ recitals in Skinner Memorial Chapel. Before he left in 1938, he had played almost 400 recitals. (See accompanying story on Paul Morreim’s experience taking organ lessons from Gillette in 1935.) In a Nov. 6, 1925, Northfield News story, Gillette was questioned in a feature called “Who’s Who in Northfield.” Gillette said the earliest event that he recalled in his life was watching a Fourth of July parade and that his boyhood ambition was to run a locomotive. He listed his hobby as “raising bantams” (in fact, he had exhibited Buff Cochin bantams and won with them at the New York State Fair).

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Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 4:00-7:00 p.m. (Take half off registration fee)

Classes offered for 3 year olds through Adult! Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Irish Step Dance, Hip Hop, Lyrical, High Kick/Jazz Funk, Competition lines, Ballroom, Swing, Salsa and Yoga!

When asked what his advice would be to a young man about to start out in life, he said, “Choose a life work at once and stick it out to the very end.” Could the Northfield community be made better? Gillette said, “I have no criticism of Northfield community. It is a good place to live.” A highlight of the band’s 1933 tour to Milwaukee, Chicago and Michigan was the introduction of the 1st and 4th movement of French composer Paul Fauchet’s Symphony in B-flat which Gillette had transcribed for American bands. In 1936, the number 13 was said to have “haunted this year’s band – the most capable in ‘Jimmy’ Gillette’s 13 years of directing.” According to the “Algol” yearbook, “The Carleton Symphony Band, internationally acclaimed pioneer organization, with its 56 members drawn from 13 states, 13 from Minnesota, left on its 13th annual concert tour.” The jinx “caused road-blocking blizzards, which cancelled concerts, and on Feb. 13 the accident, which was a skid into the ditch to avoid a head-on; the climax concert at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, was excellent.” The headline of the Northfield News in Jan. 14, 1938, brought surprising news: “James R. Gillette Resigns Professorship at Carleton: Distinguished Organist and Symphony Director Ends 14-Year Service.” The story said that “Mr. Gillette will devote himself to concert and radio work…With a group of ten young musicians composing a chamber music group, he left this week on a concert tour of Eastern and southern states, the second such tour following a successful trip west last fall. Mr. Gillette directs the ensemble and plays a Hammond electric organ with it.” He was on sabbatical leave the first semester. The Depression of the 1930s, along with the approach of World War II, led to the end of the Carleton Symphony Band of Gillette’s era. In February of 1939, Gillette accepted a position as organist and choir director of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, Illinois, “one of the wealthy suburban churches in the Chicago area.” In July of that year, he wrote to Pres. Cowling: “My position here is full of musical adventure and I enjoy it. After musical sleeping for many years, the church wants a good program of music and is placing everything reasonable in my hands to make it possible.” Gillette died in Lake Forest at the age of 77 on Nov. 26, 1963, following retirement in 1958. But his name lives on in musical history. My thanks to Eric Hillemann and Carol Thunem of the Carleton Archives, Carleton Band director Ron Rodman and St. Olaf Band director Timothy Mahr for research assistance.

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Paul Morreim Recalls Jimmy Gillette Although it happened 75 years ago, Paul Morreim (a Northfield resident) clearly remembers his association with Jimmy Gillette, who brought fame to Carleton’s Symphony Band in the late 1920s and 1930s. Morreim, a 1937 graduate of St. Olaf College, was a pre-med student but had loved and studied piano in Albert Lea since he was eight years old and had taken lessons at St. Olaf. When he received a $50 scholarship in the spring of 1935, Morreim asked himself, “Could this not be used for organ study with Gillette?” since there were no organ lessons available at St. Olaf at that time. Morreim had been walking over to Carleton to hear Gillette’s regular Sunday afternoon inspiring “Evensong” organ recitals in Skinner Memorial Chapel. In the fall Morreim approached the St. Olaf treasurer with his idea of using his scholarship money for pipe organ study at Carleton. “This is a most unconventional request, Mr. Morreim,” said the treasurer. “You will have to clear it with Dr. Christiansen, the head

of the music department.” The meeting with Dr. Christiansen was “spirited,” said Morreim. “I recall that you played cornet in your high school band and I should have you in my band,” said Christiansen. “Where is your cornet?” Morreim replied, “It’s home in the attic – and it’s going to stay there!” Unable to recruit Morreim for the band, Christiansen told Morreim, “Very well. You go to Carleton and take your lessons from Prof. Gillette – and give him my best regards!” Morreim went to Carleton to check on practice rooms and could not find a time which fit his schedule. When he met Gillette in Skinner Memorial Chapel for a lesson, Morreim explained his problem and, in a relaxed fashion, Gillette said to him, “You will practice right here! Just give me an idea of your schedule and I will make sure it is available.” So, for the first semester of 1935, Morreim took lessons with Gillette. Morreim remembers playing Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and Mendelssohn’s Organ Sonata under Gillette’s tutelage. He describes Gillette as having a “great sense of humor, an engaging personality.” Gillette, an outgoing man, loved his students and Morreim considers that period of time when he was learning to play the organ with Gillette (though brief) “one of the highlights of my college career.”

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Clubs, Classes and More… The Cheese Cave – Faribault, Laura at 507/334-3988 or Kevin

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at 507/291-1121 – Unsettled Ale Society – Second Thursday of the month, 7:30pm – home brewers society open to the public. 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, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331 – knit, chat, share ideas and get help.

3649 Eat Local: Summer Soups – Sept. 8, 6-8pm. Satisfy your palette with three delicious summer soups made with local and organic ingredients. Learn how to prepare gazpacho, cucumber buttermilk and summer savory soup. Explore the flavors that come together with these fresh ingredients. Recipes and adaptations provided. Bring three pint-sized jars to take leftovers home. Call for information/registration. Hula Hoop Fitness – Thu., Sept. 9-Oct. 7, 7-7:45pm. Hoop with this unique, manufactured, adult-sized, three-pound hula hoop. Utilize the hoop for a card dance workout, yoga, mat exercises to tone and stretching. It’s a versatile exercise tool and a fabulous way to work your entire body. Call for information/registration. ECFE Evening Class: All ages, all stages – Mondays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 6:15-7:30pm. Explore learning activities with your children while enjoying the company of other families. Parent topics will focus on relationships between family members. All families with infants, toddlers or preschoolers are welcome to attend. Call for information/registration. Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206 Find art-related classes for kids and adults at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. River Bend Nature Center, 507/332-7151 – classes and activities at www.rbnc.org. Time Travel – Join a naturalist and discover the fascinating history of the land before it was a nature center. Travel by golf cart to unlock the mysteries around the nature center. Tours last one-and-a-half hours and can accommodate up to five people. Call to schedule a time. This program is available through mid-October. Donations welcome. Looking at Leaves, Saturday, Sept. 18, 10-11:30am and 23:30pm – Part one of the program (10-11:30am) will focus on identifying trees using their leaves and how to make collections. It will not be suitable for young children. Part two (23:30pm) will be using leaves to create some dazzling works of art. Bring your own pressed leaves or they will be supplied. Art will include collages, leaf printing, leaf rubbing and more. Part 1 is free. Part 2 is free to members, $3 non-members.

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Mondays: Book Club, 5pm Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5:30pm – developing and learning. Game Night, 7pm Wednesdays: College Prep, 7-8:30pm – 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, 6pm Fridays: Movie Night, 7pm Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5pm – for details, call 507/663-0715. Monarch Gift Shop – Free Weekly Guided Meditation – every Wednesday, 7-8pm – 607/663-7720. Take a break from your week and set your mind and spirit free with mediation in a spacious and relaxed environment. Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at www.northfieldartsguild.org. Try music together for free! Demonstration classes for young children and their parents. Sept. 8, 9 and 11 at 10am (and 9am for babies to 8 months.) New Creative Kids – multi-media arts classes for kids in grades K-5; Saturdays starting Sept. 18. Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9) – Sundays, 3-4pm Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome. Northfield Karate – www.northfieldkarate.wordpress.com, 612/216-1206, Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-8pm, Sat. 11am-12pm. Traditional Okinawan karate for all ages eight to 80. Come together in a non-competitive and rewarding activity to develop mind, body and spirit. Observe or participate in your first class for free. Great family activity with special family rates. Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606 – Closed Sept. 11 First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri and Sat, 10-11am Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue., 10am Toddler Rhyme Time, Wed., 10am Preschool Story & Craft Time, Thu., 10am Stage Combat Workshop, Sept. 2, 6pm. Parental attendance is required. Dress to move and be on your feet. Free.

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620 Water St. • www.butlerssteakandale.com 786-9797 – Tues-Sat 11:30am-2pm and 4-9pm (open until 10pm Friday and midnight Saturdays) – Closed Mondays – Steaks, fish, chops and much more. Fine wines, signature cocktails, and Irish coffees. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon-Sat and after 9pm Fridays and Saturdays.

2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am -8pm, Sat- Sun 7am-5pm – 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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503 Division St. • www.ruebnstein.com 645-6691 • 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm

27798 Chippendale Ave • 507/645-0676 – 111am (every day). Great burgers and pizza, with daily specials. Located at the corner of Hwy. 3 and Cty. Rd. 86. Private party room available. 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. The Cheese Cave

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318 Central Ave., Suite 6, Faribault • 507-3343988 • www.cheesecave.net -Wed 10am5:30pm, Thu-Sat 10am-8pm – A light menu of fresh salads and sandwiches, a couple gourmet pizzas and cheese plates to compliment whatever you are drinking. Wines, spirits and Summit beer on tap. Contented Cow

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

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305 S. Water St. • www.froggybottoms.com 664-0260 • Mon-Sat 11am-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.

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107 E. 4th St. • 645-7101 • Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner: Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Open until 10 Fri and Sat. – Stop in and enjoy our authentic Peking and Szechuan dishes, or take it to go – voted Best Take Out by the readers of the Entertainment Guide. Quarterback Club

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116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat • 6am9pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flamebroiled hamburgers. The Tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St.

663-0342 • www.tavernofnorthfield.com – Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-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. Tea Creations

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200 Division St. • 786-9696 • Mon-Fri, 8-6; Thu 8-8; Sat 8-5 – Delicious smoothies with 20 grams of protein, under 300 calories, and in 39 flavors. Fast food for smart people.

306 Division St. • 786-9500 – Sun-Mon 11am8pm, Tue-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm – With more than 50 flavors, bubble tea has brought a whole new meaning to the concept of drinking tea. Get in the new trend. Delicious, colorful and fun. Take a moment and savor the flavor. Kids friendly, vegan friendly, free wifi, sleek and relaxing atmosphere. Light menu of springrolls.

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421 Division St. • 664-0400 Mon-Fri • 6am10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

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6900 Canby Trail, Northfield • 952/652-2500, Sun-Thurs • 11am -9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm – 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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THE DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS EVENTS

Wednesday, September 8

JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD AND NICOLAUS GUSTAVSON GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE NOON Northfield Cemetery, South Division across from High School JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BANQUET, 6:30 p.m. (doors open 5 p.m.) Northfield Ballroom, Highway 3 North, Prepaid Reservations BUTTON EVENT $125 Pin Drawing, Auction of Defeat of Jesse James Days Collector Buttons Numbers 1 through 5

Thursday, September 9

GOLF TOURNAMENT 2 p.m. Shot Gun Start Northfield Golf Club BUTTON EVENT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Townie Night 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 5th & Water streets PRIZE DRAWING 7 & 9 p.m. BUTTON EVENT 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Killer Hayseeds BUTTON EVENT CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street, 5 p.m.Wrist Band Night 6-10 p.m. See www.djjd.org for ticket sale locations PEDAL TRACTOR PULL 5:30 p.m. Between 4th & 5th streets on Division NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEPTION 408 Division St. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6 p.m.-MIDNIGHT JESSE 7 p.m. The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St. Admission $15 adult, $10 under 12 JESSE JANE’S JAMBOREE 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, West 3rd St. Admission $15

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Friday, September 10

ROYALTY/JAMES GANG SCHOOL VISITS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Northfield Arena, Highway 3 South, Homemade Crafts/Free Drawings/Concessions ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 4 p.m.-1 a.m. 5th & Water streets BUTTON EVENT 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Entertainment BUTTON EVENT WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions 5-8 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street 5 p.m. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6 p.m.-MIDNIGHT JESSE 7 p.m. The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St. Admission $15 adult, $10 under 12 JESSE JANE’S JAMBOREE 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, West 3rd St. Admission $15 P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Reserved: $12; General Admission: Adult $10, Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free SQUARE DANCE 8-10:30 p.m. On Division between 4th & 5th streets RODEO DANCE 10 p.m.-MIDNIGHT Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South, Admission Free, Live Music: T.H.E. House Band

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Saturday, September 11

JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR Northfield Middle School Registration, 6:30 a.m. More info www.jjbiketour.org ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL AND EXHIBIT 8 a.m. Exhibit Opens, 9 a.m. Tractor Pull Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South BUTTON EVENT DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS CAR SHOW Sundowner Car Club 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Riverside Park Admission: $2, 15 and under free with paid adult BUTTON EVENT CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona streets ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Northfield Arena, Highway 3 South Homemade Crafts/Free Drawings/Concessions KIDDIE PARADE 10 a.m. 6th & Division streets RIVERFRONT FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverside Commons CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street, 11 a.m. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-MIDNIGHT JESSE NOON and 2 p.m. The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St. Admission $15 adult, $10 under 12 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-1 a.m. 5th & Water streets Prize Drawings 2, 3 & 4 p.m. BUTTON EVENT 2-4 p.m. Teddy Bear Band & DJ The Clown BUTTON EVENT 5-7:30 p.m. Musical Entertainment BUTTON EVENT 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Pop Rocks BUTTON EVENT VINTAGE BASEBALL 1 p.m. Northfield Silverstars vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club (1870 rules), 7th St. E. (Memorial Field) P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 2 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South General Admission: Adult $10, Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free JESSE JANE’S JAMBOREE 2 and 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, West 3rd St. Admission $15 WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions 5-8 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South SNEAKY PETE’S GARDEN TRACTOR PULL 6-9:30 p.m. Division Street BUTTON EVENT Participant Registration 4:30 p.m., Off Lawn $10, Other $15 P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Reserved: $12; General Admission: Adult $10, Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free

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Sunday, September 12

JESSE JAMES 5K & 15K RUNS National Guard Armory Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m. (run begins at 8 a.m.) VFW PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30-11 a.m. Children under 10 $4, Adults $8 ROYALTY RECEPTION 10 a.m. Northfield High School CRAFT SHOW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona streets RIVERFRONT FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverside Commons CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street NOON-6 p.m. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-8 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-6 p.m. 5th & Water streets DJ Linda Jean, Prize Drawings and Special Appearance after the Grand Parade by the Minnesota Pipes & Drums GRAND PARADE 2 p.m. Division Street

Bank Raid Re-Enactments 408 Division Street

Friday 6 & 7 p.m. (ASL interpreted) Saturday 11 a.m. & 1 (ASL interpreted), 3, 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted) BUTTON EVENT = Buttons required for bleacher seating

Northfield Historical Society Bank Site & Museum

408 Division Street 507-645-9268 Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Defeat of Jesse James Days RODEO Friday, September 10, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2 & 8 p.m.

Reserved seating available at Present Perfect 419 Division St. 507-645-9131 General admission tickets available at Northfield Historical Society 408 Division St. 507-645-9268

Bridge Square – maps and updates on activities and events

Professional Rodeo At Its Best!

Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce 507-645-5604 • 800-658-2548 • www.visitingnorthfield.com

Craft Show Information

Tourist Information

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee reserves the right to reschedule, postpone or cancel any event without prior notice.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Gingerbread Shows 651-457-8980 Four Star Promotions 952-435-6531

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SEPTEMBER 2010

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Discover the Art of

a Summer

Saturday!

“Pears and a Bowl” by Kathy Miller, Northﬁeld watercolor artist Original watercolor, 2009 • www.kmillerwatercolors.com

Make this summer your season to discover the hometown pleasures of an open-air Market Fair! Stroll Northﬁeld’s incomparable Riverwalk any Saturday morning June through October, and you’ll ﬁnd a sampling of our area’s best talents and tastes: Fine Art and Fine Craft

Fresh, Local Produce

Browse a changing weekly palette of various media: oil, watercolor, acrylics, pottery, glass, sculpture, ﬁber, jewelry, wood art, mixed media. Lower Riverwalk, east side of the Cannon.

Artisan Foods

Meet our region’s ﬁnest growers of local and organic fruits and vegetables, and producers of minimally processed meats and cheeses. Don’t forget the fresh cut ﬂowers for your table! Adjacent to Bridge Square in Sesquicentennial Legacy Plaza.

Taste the quality difference... check out our handcrafted breads and pastries, fresh coffees, old family recipes and new creations. Eat here and take some home.

Bring the family...socialize and shop... rediscover the heart of Northﬁeld! Visit Our Welcome Center in Bridge Square Saturdays, June through October 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Except September 11, Defeat of Jesse James Days)

www.RiverwalkMarketFair.org Many thanks to our generous donors and sponsors!

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Be a Riverwalk Market Fair Vendor! Great entrepreneurial opportunity for artists and growers. Complete event and marketing management provided for quality vendors. Join us for one Saturday, or for twenty! Minimal per-day fee. To apply, visit our website below, or call 507-786-9700 to speak with a Market Fair Manager.