December 2010 Northfield Entertainment Guide by The Entertainment Guide

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Galleries......................................3 Happenings – Up Close.....3-14 your source for Northfield-area happenings since 2005

Vol. 6, Issue 12

December 2010 17 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057

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

Theater .......................................4 A Month at a Glance.... 22-25 December Gigs ...........................27 Sports ....................................... 27 Regional Happenings.......28-29 Just Curious: Eric Dee and Reginaldo Maslett-Marroquin Pages 30-32 Clubs, Classes & More ........33 Advertisers’ Index ................34 Dining ......................................34 Historic Happenings ..... 39-40

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Paradise Center for the Arts ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700 artonwater.com • Gallery hours: Wed-Sa 3-8pm or by appointment a favorite cup – functional ceramics of Colleen Riley and Donovan Palmquist, and others. Also original oak-framed decorative American Opal(escent) Glass by Dean Kjerland. Featured artist: Kathy Miller, watercolors. blackbox(back)gallery: Carolyn Hartwell, Views of Lake Pepin. Dec. 1-11. Opening reception: Dec. 1, 7-8pm. Jackie Scott Dec. 15-19. Weekly shows all month. Call for artists: dean@artonwater.com

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

Carleton Gould Library M-F 8-1am, Sa 9am-midnight, Su 9-1am

Eclectic Goat 418 Division St. • 507/786-9595 Tu/W 10-5, Th 10-7, F/Sa 10-5, Su 12-4 More than 120 artists represented. “A shop where...ART RULES!”

fine Craft Collective 314 Division St. • finecraftcollective.com Through Dec. 24, M-Sa 11-5, Th 11-7, Su 12-4 A cooperative show of fine craft in Northfield.

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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 ART OF MOSFILM: Art and Craft of Russian Film – Through Dec. 12 – The Russian Department celebrates 50 years at St. Olaf with this exhibit discussing Russian film and its relevance to Americans. View films, clips and posters from movies such as “Anna Karenina” and “War and Peace,” as well as lesser known titles. Has Western film influenced Russian film? Has Russian film influenced the West?

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 www.northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10-5, Sa 11-3 Michael Frey: Power to the People – Through Dec. 4. Realistic portraits and figure paintings with a modern bent. “I have had a fascination with the human face for as long as I can remember. Power to the People allows further exploration of my favorite subject.” In the Other Room: Karl Nelson: A Little, But Thoroughly. Slow improvisations upon simple ideas. Festival of Wreaths – Dec. 9-11; Th 59pm, F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pm. Revel in holiday beauty and artistry. Artist-decorated holiday wreaths, from traditional to adventurous to outrageously creative, will be for sale by silent auction.

321 Central Ave., Faribault 507/332-7372 • Tu-F 10-5, Sa 12-5

paradisecenterforthearts.org Kathy Putrah – Créches from Around the World – Through Jan 8.

Studio Elements 16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 studioelements.net Now open weekly: Th 10am-8pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm. Fine art, unique gifts and fun junk.

swag 423 Division St. • 507/663-8870 Tu-Sa, 10am-5:30pm Hand-carved bird ornaments by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist Daniel Lynn. Tuck a card in their beak or feet for delivery to someone special.

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

Annual Members’ Exhibit – Dec. 15-Jan. 8. Celebrating the creativity of Guild members working in all media. Opening Reception: Dec. 17, 7-9pm.

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Theater Sun Valley Christmas

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Dec. 3-4, 9-11 at 7:30pm; Dec. 5 and 12 at 2pm Written by Merlin Players founding member and local resident Michael Lambert, this musical revue is a valentine to films such as “White Christmas” and “Holiday Inn.” It’s post-war WWII and Tom has returned home to help his aunt Mary with the lodge in Sun Valley, Idaho. However, his beloved Laura is stuck in California with her USO show. Tickets: $14 adults, $9 children 12 and under. The Marriage of Bette and Boo

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf – Dec. 10-12, 7:30pm The Marriage of Bette and Boo spans the 30-year marriage of Bette and Boo, detailing a modern “dysfunctional” family. A Deep End APO student theater organization production. Iphigenia at Aulis

The Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf – Dec. 11, 1 and 4pm A Greek tragedy by Euripides about the fate of Iphigenia, Agamemnon’s daughter, who he must sacrifice to the gods so the Greeks can set sail for Troy. A Deep End APO student theater organization production.

Auditions: Coconuts & Warheads

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault – Dec. 5 and 7, 6-8pm Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2011. This new comedy is a zany spoof of political intrigue. Imagine what would happen if you had members of the IRA posing as terrorists, Russian spies in disguise and a nuclear missile all on a tropical vacation island? Hilarious! Performances Feb. 11-13 and 17-19. A Call for Musical Theater Acts– Broadway and Bunnies: a Cocktail of Music and Dance with a Comedic Chaser

Northfield Arts Guild, Paradise Center for the Arts Broadway and Bunnies will be part cabaret with a musical theater theme and part performance of the comedy “Bunnies.” Cabaret acts should be directly or indirectly related to musical theater with a maximum length of five minutes. Songs can be solo numbers, duets or group ensembles. Dances can also be solo numbers or group ensembles and can include singing. There will be accompaniment available or you can provide your own. Apply and schedule an audition by Dec. 15 by contacting Libby Glimsdal, 507/645-8877 or libby@northfieldartsguild.org. Performances Jan, 7-8, 2011. Short Play Festival Submissions

The Northfield Arts Guild is accepting submissions for 2011’s Very Short Play Festival, to be held April 29-30, 2011. Submissions cannot exceed 10 minutes in length when fully staged. Writers of all ages are encouraged to submit their work. Writers will be required to produce their play and provide their own actors. Plays can be submitted by email (amoltcha@carleton. edu) or ground mail to the Northfield Arts Guild by March 17, 2011. Email submissions should be formatted as a Microsoft Word document, plain text file or .pdf file.

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The Tavern Lounge Forget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.

Check the Calendar-at-a-Glance for weekly happenings! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Exhibit Opening Reception: Carolyn Hartwell • 7-8pm

ArtOnWater Gallery See galleries page.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

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

Norseman Band • 5pm St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Booksignings: David LaRochelle and Phyllis Root 5:30-7pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf This annual choral performance has limited tickets. The Sunday performance, though, will be broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio.

St. Olaf Bookstore LaRochelle authored “Minnesota’s Hidden Alphabet” and Root penned “Big Belching Bog.”

Booksignings: Michael Nordskog and Katrina Kenison 5:30-7pm

St. Olaf Bookstore Nordskog authored “The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finish Sauna Tradition” and Kenison “The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother’s Memoir.”

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Henry! You’re Late AGAIN! Book launch party Sunday, December 5, 2-4 p.m. at the NAG’s upstairs studio – $1 of every book sold at this event will go to scholarships for the Autism Plus Art Club Author event during Winter Walk at Monkey See, Monkey Read Available now Thursday, December 9, in bookstores or online 5:30-9 p.m. at amazon and Book also available beaverspondbooks.com for sale at Fused!

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HAPPENINGS Friday, Dec. 3, continued Goodsell Observatory Open House • 7-9pm

Carleton This event takes place the first Friday of every month. If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83.

Children’s Holiday Program • 10am-12pm

Rice County Historical Society Museum, Faribault Children in grades 1-6 can help make old-fashioned Christmas decorations to decorate the RCHS Christmas Tree. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. Reservations: 507/332-2121. Concert: the 12th Annual Tuba Christmas • 3pm

Buntrock Commons Crossroads, St. Olaf A festive concert featuring some 90 tubas and euphoniums from the region performing Christmas favorites. Conducted by Paul Niemisto.

St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf This performance is sold out. The Sunday performance, though, will be broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio. Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Templeton • 5pm

Beguine Brothers • 8pm

Booksignings: Peg Meier and Peter Smith • 5:30-7pm

The Contented Cow Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Think music from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and mix in a little more ragtime and a hint of bluegrass. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30am

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Join a naturalist in the comfort of the building to observe visitors to the RBNC backyard habitat feeding area. There’s help with ID, fun facts, binoculars, guidebooks, conversation, coffee and bagels!

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The Contented Cow St. Olaf Bookstore Meier authored “Wishing for a Snow Day: Growing up in Minnesota” and Root penned “A Porch Sofa Almanac.” St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf This performance is sold out. The Sunday performance, though, will be broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio. Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Bonnie and the Clydes • 8-11pm

Treats for the Birds • 3-4:30pm

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

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Create fun and festive treats for the birds that stay through the winter. Learn to identify our winter friends and find out what different winter birds like to eat. Take home treats for your backyard birds.

The Counterfactuals • 8-11pm

St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf This sold-out final performance will be broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio.

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The Johnny Holm Band • 8:30pm

Jazz Band Concert

The Grand Event Center $10 cover.

Middle School Auditorium Norwegian Christmas Chapel Service • 11:10am

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Booksignings: Beatrice and Richard W. Ojakangas • 1-3pm

St. Olaf Bookstore Beatrice authored “Weeknight Desserts: Quick & Easy Sweet Treats” and Richard penned “Roadside Geology of Minnesota.” Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Book Launch Party • 2-4pm

Northfield Arts Guild, Upstairs Studio Launching the new children’s book by local author, Mary Bleckwehl, “Henry, you’re late AGAIN!”

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf The service includes Norwegian Christmas hymns, the Christmas gospel and descriptions of holiday traditions in Norway. Musical performances by students in the Norwegian Department led by Margaret Hayford O’Leary; the Runestones, an accordion group led by Todd Nichol; and the Lars Skjervheim Spelemannslag, a Hardanger fiddle group led by Andrea Een. Streamed online at stolaf.edu/multimedia. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 German Advent Chapel Service • 10:10am

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf German language students and students from Germany share German Christmas carols and stories about German Christmas family traditions. Streamed online at stolaf.edu/multimedia. Concert: Woodwind Night • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 12th Annual Winter Walk • 5pm

Downtown Northfield Enjoy Northfield by candlelight! Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries, decorated storefronts and more. See some of the retail and service specials, a schedule and some history on the event in our WW section starting on page 15.

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Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin • 7:30pm

HAPPENINGS Thursday, Dec. 9, continued Festival of Wreaths • 5-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild This is the first of a three-day event. See gallery page. Jon Manners • 5:30pm

The Rueb ‘n’ Stein Voted Northfield’s best male musician of 2009! Playing guitar since 1957, Manners has been in many bands and in the early ’70s associated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to call a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the songlist.” Author In House: Mary Bleckwehl • 5:30-9pm

Monkey See Monkey Read Selling her new children’s book, “Henry, you’re late AGAIN!” Wake-Robin • 6-8pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Senior Dance Concert • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf This is the first of a three-day event. Senior dance majors choreograph and perform. Jacob Hendrick and Ah-Hem • 8-11pm

Matt Arthur and Friends • 8pm Wake-Robin

Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio This year’s holiday-inspired concert will feature work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company, Mexican Folkloric and Folk dance programs. Tickets are $1 and support the Arts Guild Scholarship program. Tickets are limited and on sale at the office and at the door.

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Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

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.

Bittersweet Local duo on strings performs Celtic and Civil War period tunes. 3rd Annual NAGCracker 6:30 and 7:30pm

Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-Saint Mary’s, Faribault Simple Gifts, the six-member ensemble led by award-winning musician Billy McLaughlin, performs acoustic instrumental and vocal music that harkens back to a quieter, simpler time. The ensemble performs traditional carols, hymns and holiday favorites.

The Contented Cow A biweekly singer/songwriter showcase hosted by southern Minnesota’s most distinctive vocalist, featuring guest musicians from Northfield, the Twin Cities and beyond.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

Festival of Wreaths • 10am-5pm

Jingle Bell Run • 8am

Northfield Arts Guild This is the second of a three-day event. See gallery page.

Northfield Armory 5k run/2k run/walk. Registration/ check-in begins at 8am. Start time 9am.

35th Annual Lucia Celebration • 6pm

St. John’s Lutheran Church Join local residents of Swedish descent in celebrating the beginning of the Swedish Christmas season. The event includes a potluck supper, a Lucia processional and pageant, live fiddle music, the singing of Swedish carols and folk dancing. Bring your own tableware, two dishes to pass and one dozen cookies.

Talk: Educating the Children of Pakistan and Afghanistan • 9:30am

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf See theater page.

United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple St. Jerene Mortenson, mother of Greg Mortenson, will speak about her son and his work in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am with the talk in the Sanctuary at 10:15am. Freewill donation for Pennies for Peace. Child care available if reserved in advance with Marla Erickson, 507/663-7952.

Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Festival of Wreaths • 10am-3pm

Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Northfield Arts Guild This is the third of a three-day event. See gallery page.

Senior Dance Concert • 7:30pm

Theater: Iphigenia at Aulis • 1 and 4pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf This is the second of a three-day event. Senior dance majors choreograph and perform.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s Campus Christmas Walk • 1-4pm

The Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf See theater page.

Jeff Ray • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge “A quality that could only come by blending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan and the blues.” – Des Moines Register (Des Moines, IA).

Faribault An open house with an historic and lavishly decorated campus. Performances by student actors, vocalists, dancers and musicians. A craft fair, bake sale, pre-school activities and a visit from Santa. The evening culminates with a Holiday Ice Show. Free and open to the public. Info at 507/332-1654, ext. business 1.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, Dec. 11, continued Northfield Youth Choirs Winter Concert â&#x20AC;˘ 3pm

Skinner Chapel, Carleton All are welcome for this exceptional gathering of young voices. Freewill offering.

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The Tavern Lounge Old-school country, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy. The Fabulous Lovehandles 8:30pm

Steven Earl Howard â&#x20AC;˘ 5-7pm

The Contented Cow Hillbilly music for the soul. Bluegrass, blues and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s hits. Acoustic guitar, five-string banjo and voice. Steven Earl Howard

Carnegie Centennial Concert: St. Olaf Chamber Music Ensembles â&#x20AC;˘ 7-8:30pm

Northfield Public Library The last of the series of concerts celebrating the first 100 years of the Carnegie Library building. 7pm dessert and beverages, 7:308:15pm concert. Directed by Charles Gray. Theater: Sun Valley Christmas â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. High School Choir Concert â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

Skinner Chapel, Carleton Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf See theater page. Senior Dance Concert â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

The Grand Event Center $5 cover. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Theater: Sun Valley Christmas â&#x20AC;˘ 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Concert: St. Olaf Philharmonia â&#x20AC;˘ 3:30pm

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Conducted by Martin Hodel. Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf See theater page. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 Recital: String Night â&#x20AC;˘ 7 and 8:15pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Student string chamber ensembles perform .

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf This is the third of a three-day event. Senior dance majors choreograph and perform.

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Upcoming Performing Arts Events at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, Students $9. Newhall Auditorium. Led by guitarist Billy McLaughlin, this six-member ensemble presents acoustic instrumental and vocal music that harkens back to a quieter, simpler time. The ensemble performs traditional carols, hymns and holiday favorites. www.simplegiftsmusic.net Coming in January

Igor Stravinsky’s “L’ Histoire Du Soldat” Performed by the Mankato Symphony Players With Actor Steven Epp and Musical Director Kenneth Freed Kenneth Freed Steven Epp Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, Students $9. Newhall Auditorium.

Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Adults $12, Students $8. Johnson Gym. www.ede-dance.org All performances take place at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Faribault, MN. Tickets and order information, call 507-333-1620 ext. 2. Call for group rates.

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Community Services Movie Night: “The Christmas Story” 7pm

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Barb Piper • 5pm

The Contented Cow Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and 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. High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30pm

Middle School Auditorium Mark Mraz • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Forget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 New Moon Trio • 5pm

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

Northfield High School Auditorium Enjoy this holiday classic with family and friends before heading into winter break! Rated PG. Snacks will be available for purchase but food is not allowed in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm. $2/person suggested donation. Art Opening Reception: Members’ Exhibit • 7-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild See gallery page. Sasha Mercedes • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge A chick-singer, guitarist and songwriter from the shores of Lake Superior. Her songs are filled with honesty and substance and sung with passion. Topics like brothels, one-night stands and transvestites are not taboo for this edgy yet charming northern gal. She has traveled from coast to coast and abroad, performing and drawing inspiration for the material in her brilliantly crafted compositions, and has shared the stage with Dar Williams, Tracy Bonham, Guy Davis, Pete Seeger and others. Marty Anderson & the Goods • 8-11pm

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.

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Winter Concert December 11th at 3pm Carleton College, Skinner Chapel All are welcome, freewill offering This concert sponsored by the

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Drop-N-Shop • 9am-1pm

Celestial Happenings • 5-7pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Adults, enjoy a morning shopping spree, kid free! While you are marking names off your holiday gift list, your kids will be enjoying nature activities, arts, stories, games and a yummy snack. Both inside and outside activities will take place, so dress for the weather. Please note children will need to bring a lunch with a drink if they are staying the whole time. Ages 4-12 are welcome. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Today is a time of great happenings in the sky – there is a full moon, there is a lunar eclipse and it is the Winter Solstice. The lunar eclipse happens during the wee hours of the night, but River Bend is celebrating the shortest day of the year with a cookout over a campfire, a night hike under the full moon, other activities and ending the evening with a bonfire to welcome the sun back. All ages welcome. Dress for the weather.

Annual Kids Christmas Party • 12-2pm

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock Karaoke, crafts and a special guest!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 Matt Arthur and Friends • 8-11pm

The Contented Cow A biweekly singer/songwriter showcase hosted by southern Minnesota’s most distinctive vocalist, featuring guest musicians from Northfield, the Twin Cities and beyond.

Wonderful Winter Trees • 1-2:30pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Let’s talk about trees! Though trees appear to be dead in the winter, they are alive and well. Join a River Bend naturalist to learn how trees prepare for, and survive through the winter months. This program includes a short hike outside, so dress for the weather. Occasional Jazz • 5pm

The Contented Cow Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style. Hand-Out Helpless • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Christmas Sweater Party • 8pm

Castle Rock and Roll Bar and Grill Prizes and fun! Scandium • 8pm

The Contented Cow Energetic, fresh and infectious, Scandium brings a whole new attitude to Scandium traditional Scandinavian music. The group often begins with a Nordic folk tune – sometimes old, sometimes new – but soon find themselves “coloring outside the lines,” allowing other folk influences to infuse their arrangements. For more information, visit scandium-music.com.

The Jealous Husbands • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Sons of the Pioneers to Johnny Cash to Michael Jackson – wives are welcome. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 Kevin Stanke with Our Friends and Family • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Folk pop – just some handsome guys and some beautiful women playing music together; Monica Haynes (piano), Travis Kath (vocals, guitar), Kevin Stanke (bass, harmonica) and Allie Savella (ukulele). FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 Comedian Jeff Gerbino • 8pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Jeff has won the Twin Cities Laff-Off twice and has been a finalist in the Los Angeles Comedy Contest hosted by Jay Leno. Jeff started his comedy career in the late ’70s “BC” (Before Cable, Before Comedy clubs, Before Children). The St. Paul Pioneer Press called Jeff the “founding father” of the Twin Cities comedy scene because of his involvement in a little club called Michey Finn’s. Comics Louie Anderson, Jeff Cesario, Stephanie Hodge, Joel Hodgson and Scott Hansen all got their starts there. Jeff took off for Los Angeles in the ’80s and quickly became a nationally touring headliner at clubs all over the United States. He made numerous appearances on the NBC Today Show, HBO’s Comic Relief, Comedy Central, A&E and PBS. Locally, Jeff has hosted his own radio and television shows while performing at clubs. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at-the-door. New Year’s Eve at the Cow • 9pm

The Contented Cow Bring in the New Year with Northfield’s No. 1 band, Area 51. Free appetizers from 9pm and free champagne at midnight! New Year’s Eve Party!

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Winter Walk 2010 Dec. 9, 5-9pm

gardens Make a bird feeder ornament for the Christmas tree at Bridge Square! (All supplies provided at eco gardens) • Fresh cut trees • Handmade wreaths and garland • Centerpieces • All your holiday décor needs

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Meet Susan Hvistendahl, author of The Lyceum: Northfield’s Oldest Building. Jeff Sauve will be signing copies of the awardwinning book Pioneer Women from 6 to 9 p.m. Get your photo taken with the James-Younger Gang by Bridgette Hallcock Photography. 408 Division Street • Northfield, MN 55057

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The Northﬁeld High School Girls Basketball team will be gift wrapping during Winter Walk and every weekend leading up to Christmas.

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By Felicia Crosby

t’s three weeks before Christmas and the evening air is sharp. Downtown Northfield is alive with shoppers; dance troupes perform on the square and horse-drawn wagons carrying laughing families lumber down the streets. Roasting chestnuts crackle in barrels, and their nutty aroma draws a constant stream of hungry merry-makers. Stores are open and full and lit up with the colors of the season, while downtown galleries display everything from fancifully decorated wreaths to locally created art. Hot cider warms a cold body, but the assortment of red noses spotted among the crowds seem to always top smiles. Music – from strolling carolers to trumpet bands – is everywhere. Expecting to see Jimmy Stewart running down the main thoroughfare, shouting “Merry Christmas?” It’s an image often referenced during Winter Walk, and Stewart’s George Bailey wouldn’t be out of place in this happy bustle. Sponsored by the Northfield Chamber of Commerce and marking its 12th year on Dec. 9, this one night, pull-out-the-stops small town holiday celebration is like no other. If a community is defined by individuals utilizing their talents and working together to create something special for all, then this is an example of community at its finest: everyone gets involved, from the business owners to the public schools to the farmers to the legion of ever-ready volunteers that Northfield produces on a grand scale. And for the youngest on upward, it provides the antidote to the hi-speed commercialism of today’s holiday season. Sure it’s cold outside – this is December in Minnesota – but people take their time and enjoy the winter weather; with the main street cordoned off to automobile traffic, the unhurried pace allows for happy greetings and conversation. Many stores offer Winter Walk specials and yummy free treats, from hot apple cider to crisp sugar cookies, making complete this hometown holiday event. There are even reindeer on the square for the little ones to meet. And Santa…….? He hasn’t disappointed yet. So it’s three weeks before Christmas: come to Winter Walk and enjoy the holidays the way they used to be, with songs and smiles and carefully chosen, one-of-a-kind gifts that will carry the memories of this special place with you for years to come. And if you see Jimmy Stewart, be sure to wish him a Merry Christmas.

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There festive holiday fun downtown on Dec. 9 Experience downtown Northfield by candlelight Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m.! Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, sleigh rides, storytelling, luminarias, decorated storefronts and much more! 5pm – Caroling by Northfield Middle School Choirs on Bridge Square in the downtown area 5pm – Krumkake Demonstration at Paper Petalum, 212 Division St. 5-7pm – Make an Ornament at the Just Food craft table, 516 Water St. S. 5-7pm – Spread Warmth Overseas! Hot Dogs, Fries & Cocoa Sale at VFW, 516 Division St. Proceeds will be used to purchase phone cards for military personnel stationed overseas. Donations also accepted. 5-8pm – Christmas Café and Free Hot Beverage at Moravian Church, 713 Division St. 5-8pm – Design a Holiday Button at Rocky Top Screen Printing & Embroidery, 427 Division St. 5-8pm – Pickup Supplies for Decorating the Holiday Bird Tree on Bridge Square at EcoGardens, 600 Division St. Open to all. 5-8:30pm – The Magic of Model Trains, model railroad train display at Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington St. 5-9pm – Cider & Cookies and Gift Certificate Drawing at The Secret Attic, 113 5th St. W. 5-9pm – Festival of Wreaths and NAGcracker Dance Performance at Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St.

5-9pm –Stringed Instruments Performance by “JOF” Guy Weeks at Eclectic Goat, 418 Division St. 5-9pm – Performance by Sweet Jazz at Anna’s Closet, teaming up with Salon Synergy, 302 Division St. 5-9pm – Instrumental Ensembles from the Northfield High School Band at Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop, 410 Division St. 5-9pm – Free Brow Wax, refreshments and 20 percent off next haircut if pre-paid and booked evening of Winter Walk at Allure Salon, 618 Division St. 5:30pm – Caroling by Bethel Lutheran Church Adult Choir downtown 5:30-6pm – Dance Performance by DanceN-Fitness Students outside Dance-n-Fitness Studio, 311 Division St. 5:30-6:15pm – Caroling by I Cantanti downtown 5:30-6:30pm – Close Up Magic Show by Tim Freeland at Sisters Ugly, 220 Division St. Refreshments available. 5:30-8pm – Pictures with Santa at First National Bank, 329 Division St.

5:30-7:30pm – Visit with Santa at Santa’s House, 618 Division St. (outdoors), sponsored by Community Resource Bank. Refreshments available. Bring your camera! 5:30-8:30pm – Jon Manners performs at J. Grundy’s Rueb-n-Stein, 503 Division St. 6pm – Christmas Story Puppet Dramatization each hour starting at 6. Fifteen-minute performance, warm drinks and homemade goodies. Northfield Prayer Room, 315 Division St., Apt 1, by Remax Realty 6pm – Dance Performance by Northfield Dance Academy on Bridge Square 6pm – Northfield Senior Center Choir Performance in lobby of Archer House, 212 Division St. 6-7:30pm – Interactive Live Nativity (performances at 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30) at Moravian Church, 713 Division St. 6-9pm – Pictures with the James-Younger Gang, sponsored by the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee at Northfield Historical Society Museum, 408 Division St. 6-9pm – Chocolate Tasting with B.T. McElrath at Present Perfect, 419 Division St. 6:30pm – Caroling and Dance Performance by Just for Kix downtown and near Bridge Square 6:30pm – Dancing by the HiLiners near Bridge Square 7-8pm – Guitar Music by Randall Ferguson at The Rare Pair, 401 Division St. 7-7:30pm – Caroling by the Madrigal Singers downtown 7-8pm – Northfield Trombones Performance downtown AND MORE…

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r e b m e c e D SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

Exhibit Opening Reception: Carolyn Hartwell • 7-8pm

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Jingo • 7pm

Cribbage • 7pm

The Contented Cow

Castle Rock and Roll

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm • The Contented Cow

Multe • 7:30-10pm

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm • The Contented Cow

Castle Rock and Roll

The Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8pm

Euchre Tournament • 8pm

The Contented Cow

The Tavern Lounge

ArtOnWater Gallery Euchre • 7pm

Spanglish • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow

Booksignings: Beatrice and Richard W. Ojakangas 1-3pm, St. Olaf Bookstore Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 2pm, Paradise Center

for the Arts, Faribault

Jazz Band Concert

German Advent Chapel Service • 10:10am

Middle School Auditorium Norwegian Christmas Chapel Service • 11:10am

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Concert: Woodwind Night 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Book Launch Party • 2-4pm

Northfield Arts Guild Treats for the Birds 3-4:30pm, River Bend

Nature Center, Faribault St. Olaf Christmas Festival 7:30pm, St. Olaf

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Norseman Band • 5pm

Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30am

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Booksignings: Michael Nordskog and Katrina Kenison • 5:30-7pm

Booksignings: David LaRochelle and Phyllis Root • 5:30-7pm

Children’s Holiday Program • 10am12pm, Rice County Historical Society

St. Olaf Bookstore

Mark Mraz • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge

Goodsell Observatory Open House 7-9pm, Carleton St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Beguine Brothers • 8pm, The Cow Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Concert: Tuba Christmas • 3pm, Bun-

trock Commons Crossroads, St. Olaf Templeton • 5pm, The Contented Cow Booksignings: Peg Meier and Peter Smith • 5:30-7pm, St. Olaf Bookstore St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Bonnie and the Clydes • 8-11pm

The Contented Cow The Counterfactuals • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge The Johnny Holm Band • 8:30pm

The Grand Event Center EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

Karaoke

DJ Music

Rueb ‘N’ Stein • 9pm Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Jesse James Lanes • 10pm

Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Rueb ‘N’ Stein

12th Annual Winter Walk • 5pm

Festival of Wreaths • 10am-5pm

Downtown Northfield

Northfield Arts Guild

Festival of Wreaths • 5-9pm

35th Annual Lucia Celebration • 6pm

Jingle Bell Run • 8am, Northfield Armory Talk: Educating the Children of Pakistan and Afghanistan • 9:30am

Northfield Arts Guild

St. John’s Lutheran Church

United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple St.

Jon Manners • 5:30pm, The Rueb Author In House: Mary Bleckwehl 5:30-9pm, Monkey See Monkey Read

Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo • 7:30pm

Festival of Wreaths • 10am-3pm

Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf

Theater: Iphigenia at Aulis • 1 and 4pm, The Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf Shattuck-St. Mary’s Campus Christmas Walk • 1-4pm, Faribault Northfield Youth Choirs Winter Concert • 3pm, Skinner Chapel, Carleton

Wake-Robin • 6-8pm, Bittersweet 3rd Annual NAGCracker • 6:30 and 7:30pm, Northfield Arts Guild Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin 7:30pm, Newhall Auditorium,

Shattuck-Saint Mary’s, Faribault Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Senior Dance Concert • 7:30pm

Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Senior Dance Concert • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Jeff Ray • 8-11pm, The Tavern Lounge

Northfield Arts Guild

Steven Earl Howard • 5-7pm, The Cow Carnegie Centennial Concert: St. Olaf Chamber Music Ensembles • 7-8:30pm

Northfield Public Library

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 7:30pm

Jacob Hendrick and Ah-Hem 8-11pm, The Tavern Lounge Matt Arthur and Friends • 8pm

High School Choir Concert • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Skinner Chapel, Carleton Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo • 7:30pm, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Senior Dance Concert • 7:30pm, St. Olaf Norwegian Cowboy • 8-11pm, Tavern The Fabulous Lovehandles • 8:30pm

The Grand Event Center

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

Theater: Sun Valley Christmas • 2pm, Paradise

Recital: String Night • 7 and 8:15pm

Center for the Arts, Faribault

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Concert: St. Olaf Philharmonia • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Theater: The Marriage of Bette and Boo • 7:30pm

EVERY MONDAY

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Jingo • 7pm

Cribbage • 7pm

Euchre • 7pm

Castle Rock and Roll

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Contented Cow

Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm • The Contented Cow

EVERY SUNDAY

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm • The Contented Cow

Euchre Tournament • 8pm

Quiz Night • 8pm

Spanglish • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow

The Tavern Lounge

21 Celestial Happenings 5-7pm, River Bend Nature

Center, Faribault

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Barb Piper • 5pm, The Contented Cow High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30pm

New Moon Trio • 5pm, Contented Cow Community Services Movie Night: “The Christmas Story” • 7pm

Drop-N-Shop • 9am-1pm

Northfield High School Auditorium

Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

Art Opening Reception: Members’ Exhibit • 7-9pm, Northfield Arts Guild

Wonderful Winter Trees • 1-2:30pm

Middle School Auditorium Mark Mraz • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge

Sasha Mercedes • 8-11pm, The Tavern Marty Anderson & the Goods • 8-11pm

The Contented Cow

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Kids Christmas Party • 12-2pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Occasional Jazz • 5pm, Contented Cow Hand-Out Helpless • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Christmas Sweater Party • 8pm

Castle Rock and Roll Bar and Grill Scandium • 8pm, The Contented Cow

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

EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

Karaoke

DJ Music

Rueb ‘N’ Stein • 9pm Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Jesse James Lanes • 10pm

Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Matt Arthur and Friends • 8-11pm

The Contented Cow The Jealous Husbands • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Kevin Stanke with Our Friends and Family • 8-11pm, The Tavern Lounge

Comedian Jeff Gerbino • 8pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault New Year’s Eve at the Cow • 9pm

The Contented Cow New Year’s Eve Party, Tavern Lounge

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Festival Partners: By All Means Graphics KYMN 1080 AM Radio Minnesota Public Radio Northfield Hospital Northfield Library Northfield News

Foundation Support: 3-M Foundation Miles Johnson Endowment Minnesota State Arts Board Northfield Area Foundation Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council

Donors and Contributors

Institutional Gifts: Carleton College College City Sertoma East Side Neighborhood Association Friends of Way Park Northfield Eagles Northfield Hospital Northfield Rotary Club Northfield Retirement Community Northfield Senior Center St. Olaf College Three Links

In Kind Gifts: Norman Butler By All Means Graphics Carleton College Carleton College Summer Programs City of Northfield College City Beverage EcoTrans Epic Enterprises Graphic Mailbox KYMN 1080 AM Radio Larson’s Fabric Printing Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Northfield Lines Northfield News NTV Television St. Olaf College St. Olaf Summer Undergraduate Research Program with Professor Sian Muir Upper Lakes Foods Corporate Gifts: College City Beverage First National Bank of Northfield Frandsen Bank and Trust Malt-o-Meal

Cooperating Churches: Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, Faribault Church of St. Wenceslaus, New Prague Emmaus Baptist First Methodist Church First Presbyterian, Red Wing First United Church of Christ Holy Trinity Lutheran, New Prague Moravian Church Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Paul St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls St. Dominic Church St. John’s Lutheran St. Peter’s Lutheran

Business Donations: By All Means Graphics College City Beverage Countryside Animal Hospital Fossum Law Office Graphic Mailbox Hogan Bros. Acoustic Café Just Food Coop Minnesota Public Radio Northfield Arts Guild Northfield Hospital Northfield Pharmacy Northfield Rotary Club John and Patsy Ophaug Donna Paulsen Philip Peterson Present Perfect Quality Bakery Paul and Marilyn Raadt Craig or Susan Redalen Otto and Laverne Reitz K. Rieck Dennis and Jane Rinehart Valley Auto Individual Donors: Karen Achberger Steven and Jane Amundson Gene and Lois Bakko Mary and Paul Beck Carl and Joan Behr John R. Benoit Mildred Berg Dan Bergeson Bill Bleckwehl Phyllis Borchert Brian and Tori Borowsky Sandra Bremer Tory Brockman Judy Broske Judith Brown-Wescott Judy and Jim Cederberg

Teresa Cerling Bill and Nancy Child Rodney and Deborah Christensen Richard and Katherine Collman David Copeland Keith and Judith Covey Ray Cox Bill and Penny Cupp Bruce Dalgard and Carol Korda Ronelle Deschamp Mary Dunnewold Richard Falck Joe Fennie Randall Ferguson Patricia Fick Jim and Beverly Finholt Charles E Fratzke Margit Fredrickson Robert and Jane Gelle Beth Graham Jerry and Liz Hankins George and Gretchen Hardgrove Marilyn Haugen Elvin and Corrine Heiberg Wilfred and Carol Heine Doris Hill David Hoiness Rodney Holmes Carol Hong Dick and Leone Jarvis Kenneth and Carolyn Jennings Lilla Johnson and Dan Olson Elaine M. Kadow Irwin and Marie Kainer George Kinney Dick Kleber Gerhard Knutson Phyllis and Sylvia Knutson

Perry and Ruth Kruse Dianne Kyte Ed and Lois Langerak Steven Lawler and Joy Riggs Charles A. Lunder Randy Malecha George and Carol Marshall Gerhard and Karen Meidt Abbie Meierbachtol Norma Milner Jeanette Nelson Kari Nelson Tom and Marilyn Neuville T.W. Nichol Clay and Mary Lynn Oglesbee Kenneth and Constance Sansome Jack and Pamela Schwandt Mary Zoe Scott John and Lynne Severson Elizabeth Shepley Jan Stevens Linda Storlie Noel and Lois Stratmoen John Stull Tom Swanson Donald Sward Paul and Judy Tarabek Howard and Julie Thorsheim Pat Tieskoetter Kathy Vang Bernice Vannostrand Kris and Caryl Vohs Timothy Wells Vicki Wheeler Laurie Williams Arnold and Celena Witt Griff Wigley Rose and Edmund Youngquist Lynn Ziegler

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December Gigs Check happenings even for more. Acoustic Jam Session ...........Tuesdays – Cow Matt Arthur and Friends ............9, 23 – Cow Beguine Brothers ...............................3 – Cow Bonnie and the Clydes ......................4 – Cow Counterfactuals..............................4 – Tavern Dolce ...................................................9 – Cow Fabulous Lovehandles................. 11 – Grand Hand-Out Helpless .....................18 – Tavern Johnny Holm Band ....................... 4 – Grand High School Choir................... 11 – Carleton High School Jazz Band.... 7 – Middle School High School Orchestra..16 – Middle School

Steven Earl Howard........................ 11 – Cow Jacob Hendrick and Ah-Hem ......9 – Tavern Jealous Husbands.........................23 – Tavern Lonesome Dan Kase......................3 – Tavern Jon Manners ......................................9 – Rueb Marty Anderson & the Goods ...... 17 – Cow Billy McLaughlin ....................... 9 – Shattuck Sasha Mercedes ............................17 – Tavern Mark Mraz................................2, 16 – Tavern Multe .................................... Mondays – Cow New Moon Trio .............................. 17 – Cow Norseman Band .............................3 – St Olaf Northern Roots Session ....... Sundays – Cow Northfield Youth Choirs ......... 11 – Carleton Norwegian Cowboy ....................11 – Tavern

Occasional Jazz................................ 18 – Cow Barb Piper........................................ 16 – Cow Jeff Ray ..........................................10 – Tavern Scandium......................................... 18 – Cow Simple Gifts ................................ 9 – Shattuck Kevin Stanke w/ Our Friends & Family................30 – Tavern St. Olaf Philharmonia ................12 – St. Olaf St. Olaf String Quartets..............11 – Library String Night ..................................13 – St Olaf Templeton...........................................4 – Cow Tuba Christmas..............................4 – St Olaf Wake-Robin ........................... 9 – Bittersweet Woodwinds ....................................8 – St Olaf

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

Thursday, December 9

BASKETBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. Hamline University, 7:30pm

DANCE TEAM – Northfield Raiders Varsity Scrimmage, 3:10pm GYMNASTICS – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Owatonna, 6:30pm BASKETBALL – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Eastview, 7:30pm HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen/Chaska, 7:30pm

Thursday, December 2

HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Albert Lea, 7:30pm Friday, December 3

HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Hamline University, 7:30pm Saturday, December 4

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Augsburg College, 1pm Carleton Men’s vs. Augsburg College, 3pm HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Hamline University, 7:30pm Monday, December 6

DANCE TEAM – Northfield Raiders vs. Missota, 6:30pm BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 7:30pm Tuesday, December 7

BASKETBALL – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Albert Lea, 7:30pm HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Holy Family Catholic, 7:30pm

Friday, December 10

WRESTLING – Northfield Raiders Varsity Meet, 5pm St. Olaf vs. Central College, 7pm St. Olaf vs. University of Wisconsin-Eau-Claire, 8:30pm Saturday, December 11

GYMNASTICS – Northfield Raiders Girls Varsity Invitational, 10:30am BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Bethel University, 1pm St. Olaf Women’s vs. Hamline University, 1pm Carleton Men’s vs. Bethany Lutheran College, 3pm Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Austin, 7:30pm Sunday, December 12

BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 3pm

Wednesday, December 8

Tuesday, December 14

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Catherine University, 7:30pm St. Olaf Men’s vs. University of St. Thomas, 7:30pm

WRESTLING – St. Olaf vs. Rochester Community and Technical College, 7pm HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 7:30pm Thursday, December 16

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NORDIC SKI – Northfield Raiders Varsity Meet, 3:15pm HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Red Wing, 7:30pm Friday, December 17

DANCE TEAM – Northfield Raiders Varsity scrimmage, 3:10 and 5:05pm BASKETBALL – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Rosemount, 7:30pm Saturday, December 18

WEIGHTLIFTING – Northfield Raiders Varsity Invitational HOCKEY – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Owatonna, 12pm Tuesday, December 21

GYMNASTICS – Northfield Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen/Chaska, 6:30pm BASKETBALL – Northfield Raiders Boys vs. Owatonna, 7:30pm

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December Regional Happenings There are a number of exciting offerings in the region this month; we offer here a brief sample of what’s to be found beyond Northfield. Be sure to check them out—and say you saw them in the Northfield Entertainment Guide! ROCHESTER Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Dr. SE Å 507/328-2220 • Mayociviccenter.com

CROSSINGS AT CARNEGIE 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”

Art Exhibit: Fabrications Seven

Dec. 2, 7:30-9:30pm Critically acclaimed for exquisite artistry, and dazzling sets and costumes, the Great Russian Nutcracker is the defining holiday experience. Features larger-than-life puppets and pristine choreography. IBC Gold Medalist Principals Cristina and Alexei Terentiev will be dancing on this leg of The Great Russian Nutcracker tour. Tickets: $27.50-$67.50.

Dec. 1-31. Artists’ reception: Dec. 4, 2-4pm Neal & Leandra – Dec. 3, 7:30pm Impeccably matched voices, elegant harmonies, engaging stage presence and superlative songwriting. Like “listening to angels,” said the Minneapolis Star Tribune.“$15/$17 at the door. Bluegrass Sundays: Blue Wolf – Dec. 5, 2pm Jerry Spanhanks, Shirley Mauch Spanhanks, Nick Larson and Beth Mead are Blue Wolf. $10/$12 at the door. Kids 10 and under: free. Decembersongs – Dec. 10, 7:30pm A four-member group of award-winning singer/songwriters, will performing original works. $24/$26 at the door. Michael Johnson – Dec. 17, 7:30pm Johnson accompanies himself on guitar, having early on studied with classical guitarist, Graciano Tarrago, in Barcelona, Spain. $18/$20 at the door. George Winston – Dec. 23, 7:30pm; Dec. 24, 4pm This solo piano concert features selections from Winston’s melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts© pieces and some Hawaiian slack key guitar. $38, $42 at the door.

Pianist Lorie Line’s Holiday Extravaganza: Making Spirits Bright – Dec. 2, 7:30-10pm

Line presents her all new, feel-good 2010 Christmas show. Joining her on stage will once again be five of her favorite musicians, affectionately known as her “Fab Five.” Children ages 4 and up will be invited to greet Santa on stage. Tickets: $46. Ronnie Milsap Christmas Show – Dec. 3, 7:30-9:30pm With 40 No. 1 hits, six Grammy awards and a dozen CMA awards including Entertainer of the Year and four turns at Male Vocalist of the Year, Ronnie Milsap is a true legend. Tickets: $32.50-$42.50. Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Concert – Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30pm The 10th anniversary of the group’s annual holiday tour will be a delight for both long-time and new fans. Think the Rat Pack meets Glee-style, performing innovative arrangements of familiar carols. Tickets: $26.5-$31.50. Rochester Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”

Dec. 11, 1 and 4pm; Dec. 12, 2pm Join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to the Land of Sweets. Tickets: $17-$20. Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale’s Holiday Cinema & Song – Dec. 18, 7:30-10pm

An evening of music from favorite holiday films like “White Christmas,” “The Polar Express” and “Home Alone,” plus Hannukah dances, carol favorites and sing-alongs. Tickets: $14-$28. ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER 20 Civic Center Dr. SE

507/282-8481 • www.rochestercivictheatre.org Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – Dec. 3-19, Th-Sa 7pm, Su 2pm From the beloved, timeless film, this heart-warming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. ROCHESTER ART CENTER 40 Civic Center Dr. SE

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3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series: Amanda Smith

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CANNON RIVER WINERY 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls 507/263-7400 • www.cannonriverwinery.com Holiday Cheers! Three Rivers Wine Trail

Dec. 11-12, 12-5pm Live music by Northfield harpist, Sarah Swan McDonald, Dec. 11, 1-4pm, and Andrew Walesch Dec. 12, 2-5pm. Part of a Three Rivers Wine Trail event. Be sure to sign up for a great drawing! UFFDA SHOP Main & Bush Streets, Red Wing

651/388-8436 • uffdashoponline.com Red Wing B&B Holiday Tour – Dec. 5, 1-5pm Seven Red Wing area inns: The Candlelight, Golden Lantern, Hungry Point, Moondance, Octagon House, Pratt-Taber and Round Barn Farm will be decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy traditional sweets, savory holiday treats and seasonal beverages. Proceeds benefit Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. Advance tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, available at the Red Wing Visitor Center or at several area shops. Guests staying at participating inns on Sunday, Dec. 5, will receive complimentary tickets. SHELDON THEATER 443 West 3rd St., Red Wing

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WISCONSIN TRI-CITY HOLIDAY TREATS Maiden Rock: A Country Christmas – The morning of Dec. 4

Horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa’s elves, pictures with Santa, children’s gifts and tons of family fun downtown. Stockholm: Wasailing of the Trees and Medieval Feast – Dec. 4

Unique sights, sounds and smells of an authentic Medieval feast of a four-course dinner and special Wassail beverages prepared by our heralded feast chef, cider and wine stewards. Stockholm Country Christmas – Dec. 5-6 Sleigh rides, Santa, carolers, wassailing and more. Pepin: Hometown Holidays – Dec. 4-5

A Christmas celebration featuring holiday shopping in Pepin’s shops and galleries, lighting in the park and maybe a visit from “You Know Who” and where else but in Pepin can you find a “fruitcake catapult?”

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Eric & Reginaldo By Felicia Crosby

The Northfield Entertainment Guide is just that: a resource for the arts and culture scene in and around Northfield. Yet in the course of a work day, we have the good fortune to also meet people outside the arts scene, people who spend their days with others’ welfare front and center. They give simply because there is a need, and during this season of giving, we want to take the opportunity to recognize just a few of them. Meet Reginaldo Haslett-Mar-

roquin, program director of the Rural Enterprise Center and Eric Dee, retired farmer and the volunteer champion behind the Community Garden. They have much dirt to dish, and offer an open invitation for others to get their hands dirty, too. During our conversation, topics came up that ranged from ancient Rome to the state of farming in Latin America to the long and proud history of immigrant contributions in the United States. This excerpt cannot begin to do justice to the fuller conversation, the work Regi and Eric do and the mission they support, but it can serve as an introduction – and a thank you – to two men whose shared goal is nothing less than revolutionizing the agricultural system, and creating access to healthful and affordable food for every man, woman and child – in Northfield and beyond. Eric: Food is a big issue; my wife just spent $200 on food and didn’t get much to show for it. Once upon a time you could have filled the back seat of a car for $25 – not any more. Regi: Unless you have a plot in the Community Garden! Eric: Regi deserves the credit for this. Regi: You know, food and agriculture is the most important employer in the (38 county) region, employing the most people, in farms and factories. Yet it delivers by far the least in wages and benefits – that means that a lot of people do the work and take home nothing. This creates a high incidence of poverty; most of the people producing the labor are minorities and Latinos. In Northfield the largest growth in population is coming from Hispanic people, who have little access to healthy foods. This develops poor nutrition in kids and a poor quality of life in families. We look for solutions. No one should have to beg for food.

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Northfield Entertainment Guide: How did the Community Garden get started? Regi: We wanted to engage the local resources and find a place to grow food close to home, with no strings attached. Lee Runzheimer of the Northfield Enterprise Center knew Eric. We got his phone number and he was ready for it. It started slowly; the first year we had plots for six families. We just completed our fourth year, with plots for 200 families. Eric: We need laborers for the Community Garden! We Americans think we’re too good to do these kinds of jobs. It’s been immigrants who’ve done much of the labor in the United States; think of the Iron Range, or the steel mills in Gary, Indiana – all manned by immigrants. There are people in Northfield now who sleep under bridges; they need help. Volunteers are the only way. You know, good, fresh food is so important, though when Regi and I started this thing I said to him, “If I ever see my name in print, it’s off!” The stars are the people who are making this work; we’re making it available. NEG: You do a lot more than that. (Eric and his wife, Jane Hager Dee, pay for the rent of the land. Eric coordinates the fall and spring preparations and spends two to three days a week during the season working on upkeep. He is, incidentally, disabled from the waist down.) Eric: I appreciate that. Too many people just stand around with their hands in their pockets – just get in there and do it! Regi: I see a lot; I’m on the board of 5th Bridge – no one volunteers like Eric does. Eric: I have a farming background; I farmed all my life (in Iowa). I like dirt. I have two old tractors – my wife likes to travel, and I have my tractors! My wife and I came to Northfield ten years ago. I love Northfield; it’s been good to us. This is my way to give back.

NEG: Who takes part in the Community Garden? Eric: The Community Garden involves everyone: families, the YMCA, college students, Latino families with young kids. One of Northfield’s strong points is its diversity of ages and backgrounds. NEG: How do you get involved? Eric: Call Regi, 952/201-8852. Regi: One of our current objectives is to find one person to work directly under Eric; a permanent volunteer to shadow him. It’s really a two-person job, doing what he does, and Eric has physical barriers to doing some of it. It would probably need to be someone who’s retired, as Eric is up early and works late. We also need lots of volunteers here and there and this person would help coordinate them. Eric: Jim Blaha (executive director of the Community Action Center) has been very supportive in providing organizational infrastructure; they’ve taken registrations over the phone but don’t have a lot of other information. Regi: We’re taking back the registration so that people who are more informed about the Community Garden can answer the phone, but we’re not taking back the administration. Eric: We’ve had some growing pains, but we have a good Just Curious, continued on next page

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Just Curious, continued from previous page partnership. Jim records the stuff, Regi is the manager of the people, and I’m the manager of the dirt! NEG: What’s the process to get a plot? Regi: You call – or show up – and get a plot. We don’t care who you are, or even if you’re from Northfield. We have very few rules: keep it weeded, don’t trash the area, respect your neighbors. Share food if you can – a lot of people give to the Food Shelf – and volunteer to keep it up. There’s a $25 fee to pay for water and compost; Eric often buys seeds. We have a wheelchair raised bed, too. Eric: Food is a world-wide situation. Three of my four grandparents came through Ellis Island and took jobs that made the United States look good. We need our immigrants. Regi: We need each other to help build a new system, one piece at a time. We need a diversity of options, to develop a system not dependant on fossil fuels. What we do through the Community Garden: people have the opportunity to grow food for themselves and deal with the family budget in a way that’s effective. Keep more of your money and grow healthy food. For the organization, the Community Garden is a place of discovery. People discover they can do other things. I harvest new farmers. Eric: And some just raise food for the Food Shelf. But the smiles on their faces when they do this? It makes it all worthwhile.

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Thursday of the month, 7:30pm – home brewers society open to the public. Contact Laura at 507/334-3988 or Kevin at 507/2911121 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 Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331 – knit, chat, share ideas and get help. The Key

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. MOMS Club – northfieldmomsclub@gmail.com – First Wednesday of each month, 10am, St. Peter’s Church. If you are a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom, this club may be for you. MOMS Club is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms. 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. Beat Boys – Wednesdays, 6pm starting Dec. 15. A movement class for boys ages 7-11 that focuses on building strength, stamina and flexibility through improvisation and exploration of different styles of dance. New Creative Kids – Saturdays – multi-media arts classes for kids in grades K-5. 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 Public Library – 507/645-6606 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 Northfield Public Schools Community Services – 507/664-3649

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507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults, with premier fitness facility, indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more. Caregiver Series, led by Kari Berit, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5; 9:3011am – Free. Sessions on accepting change in your loved one and your life, creating new holiday traditions, confronting isolation as a caregiver and understanding resources available to make your caregiving journey easier. Free. 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. Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336 Third monday monthly, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault

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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 507/334-3988 • www.cheesecave.net – Wed 10am-5:30pm, 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. Fused – 200 Division St. • 786-9696 • MonFri 7-6; Sat 8-5 – Delicious smoothies with 20 grams of protein, under 300 calories, and in 39 flavors. Fast food for smart people. The HideAway

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303 Division St. • 786-9200 • Mon-Th 11am8pm, Fri-Sun 8am-9pm – An international café with a Thai flare, offering omelets, breads and pastries, noodles and more. 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 flame-broiled hamburgers. The Tavern of Northfield

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212 Division St. • www.tavernofnorthfield. com • 663-0342 – Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. – Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern 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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306 Division St. • 786-9500 – Sun-Mon 11am-8pm, Tue-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am8pm – 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 spring rolls.

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er husband’s death. And moving from Bloomington to a Parkview West apartment at Northfield Retirement Community. “I felt overwhelmed by all the changes, and it was difficult for me to move,” says Mary Ann. “But I knew I needed to move from the apartment where my husband had died. With a move to Northfield Retirement Community, I would be closer to my daughter in Northfield.” After making the move, a neighbor on Parkview West suggested that Mary invite a new resident, Bea Elwood, to attend an exercise class. “Bea and I took part in the exercise

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class and loved it. She is older than I and runs circles around me. It was just what I needed.” Exercise has made all the difference in the world for Mary, lifting her spirits and given her more energy. The exercise also helps alleviate symptoms Mary Ann has from neuropathy—numbness in her feet and tingling in her hands. Mary Ann attends four exercise classes a week. Led by Amy Belcher, Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Coordinator at NRC, the classes offer exercise time tailored to the needs of the older adult, incorporating stretching exercises and activities that enhance balance, strength and flexibility.

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Mary Ann also attends a variety of programs and activities at NRC that she finds enjoyable and beneficial. Led by Connie Ryberg, programs range from tours of historical sites and shopping junkets, to presentations and discussions about key issues and cutting edge breakthroughs. Programs using technology to enhance brain fitness and physical fitness are invaluable to residents at NRC and are particularly exciting to Mary Ann. “The Dakim™ computer program helps me maintain my memory and keeps me mentally alert,” Mary Ann explains. Dakim enhances brain fitness by providing an interactive brain workout that results in improved memory, increased attention and focus, and a cognitive reserve to fight dementia. While not fond of bowling in the past, Mary

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ou may have already received our combined Poinsettia Prayer, Christmas Greeting and Annual Appeal card. If not, you will shortly. Please plan to give! Gifts may be directed to the Spiritual Life Endowment, our Pathways of Faith Park or an undesignated gift to be used where needed most. Combining our appeal effort helps us be good stewards of our resources and enables you to give with greater ease.

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Ann loves Wii bowling twice a week as an excellent a type of exercise routine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I owe so much to NRC staff and neighbors who have supported me in my positive life changes,â&#x20AC;? says Mary Ann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel so much better through exercise and other activities at NRC. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to let my life be changed by circumstances. I get out of my apartment, meet people, take part in programs and in life!â&#x20AC;? Mary Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength is closely linked to her faith walk, and she attends

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orthfield Retirement Community will launch its Capital Campaign in 2011 after completing its covenant renewal with our corporate churches. The campaign will offer opportunities for area businesses, organizations, churches and individuals with an interest in supporting projects that will be key to the well-being of older adults living at NRC. The 2011 campaign will focus on in five areas: t %FWFMPQNFOU PG UIF 1BUIXBZT PG 'BJUI 1BSL GPS NFEJUBUJPO BOE spiritual renewal; t #VJMEJOH B TDIPMBSTIJQ GVOE GPS QFSTPOT JO OFFE XIP MJWF PO UIF NRC campus; t (SPXJOH PG PVS 4QJSJUVBM -JGF &OEPXNFOU t 'VOEJOH UFDIOPMPHJFT IFMQJOH PMEFS BEVMUT BHF JO QMBDF BOE t 6QLFFQ PG UIF /3$ DBNQVT To learn more about the 2011 campaign and how you can support NRC, visit our new foundation website at www.NRCGive.org or contact Ingrid Anderson Sampo, Vice President, Fund Development, at 507-664-3471.

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Major Donors Honored for Faithful Giving

n June 22, 2010, NRC Leadership and Foundation staff gathered to honor major donors in the newly-completed Northwood Pines. Attendees enjoyed a brief program regarding projects funded by their gifts and festive selection of appetizers and desserts. Major donors were also recognized and gifted an engraved glass memento to mark the day and commemorate generous financial support of NRC, its mission and ministry.

Planned Giving: A Wise Choice for your Financial Future

ptions are always beneficial, and there are certainly benefits to Planned Giving Options. Northfield Retirement Community offers a wide spectrum of planned and legacy Gifts for your consideration. Planned gifts will help you

direct your giving now and into the future, often with current and future benefits to you and your family. See the Planned Giving Chart at right or visit our new Foundation website at www.NRCGive.org to learn more.

Northfield Area Foundation Honors NRC with a Grant Funding

he Northfield Area Foundation awarded Northfield Retirement Community a $2,000 grant for further development of the Pathways of Faith Park on the NRC campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are especially grateful for this gift from the Northfield Area Foundation,â&#x20AC;? said Kyle Nordine, President and CEO at NRC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project is for everyone in Northfield growing and renewing their faith journey.â&#x20AC;? The park will provide a natural setting for friends of varying ages to meet, spend time together and

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HAPPENINGS NORTHFIELD STYLE By Susan Hvistendahl

Serendipitous Finds Enrich Lyceum Book Researching historic happenings can be time-consuming. It can also be as easy as “googling” a topic on a computer. Occasionally, it is a matter of serendipitous finds on a library shelf. In 1986, when I was a free-lance writer in New York, I ran across a book on local history published in 1963 in Peekskill which included an essay by Nelson Craven. Craven decried “all the historic materials of incalculable value” that have been “stashed away in old trunks” and are “finally given away or thrown out because they are of no interest to the owners.” He wrote that he had inherited 17 old trunks from his aunt which only he had cared anything about.

historian and she came to be a most valuable source of information for me, especially for a recent project. In May of 2009, I wrote a column about “Northfield’s Oldest Building: The Lyceum.” This topic was chosen to be the second in the Northfield History Series, which is funded as a memorial to Barbara A. Will, past president of the Northfield Historical Society, from her family. I began work on the book in the summer of 2009 and it was published last month by the Historical Society. John Wesley North founded Northfield in 1855 and within a year was holding meetings at the schoolhouse to establish a Lyceum Society for debates, lectures, a reading room and library. By November of 1857, the Lyceum Building at 109 E. 4th St. was built on land provided by North and was home to the society until it waned with the onset of the Civil War. (Most recently, the Lyceum Building has been owned by Dr. Elvin Heiberg, Agu and Mary Lukk and now James H. Johnson and Mary Kathleen Fransen.)

In the course of my research, I discovered I owed a debt of gratitude to Mrs. Bierman because her dedication to history had helped preserve the minutes of the Lyceum Society. The minutes book had turned up among the papers of Owen Meade, a city justice with an office in the Scriver Building, and the book was given to Mrs. Bierman by his daughter, Mrs. George A. I visited Craven, who still lived in Peekskill, Budd, for safekeeping. After Mrs. Bierman’s and found he had a treasure trove of history death, the minutes ended up in the hands in his attic. The trunks had belonged to Image courtesy Northfield Historical Society. of Northfield News editor, Carl Weicht, who William Nelson, a Peekskill attorney who had donated the book to the Rice County Historical Society in 1942 served in Congress with Abraham Lincoln. For 40 years, Craven when he entered the Army. had been poking through these trunks (contents damaged by rats and moisture) but had not thought to share the findings which The minutes bring early Northfield back to life, showing the intelincluded letters from Lincoln, Millard Fillmore and editor Horace lectually engaged pioneers interacting with each other about the Greeley and valuable old deeds, maps, pictures and postcards. I issues of the day. The topic at the fourth meeting, Oct. 22, 1856, brought in local librarians to help Craven preserve these papers was “Resolved that woman is entitled to all the social and politiproperly and he allowed them to make copies of everything. cal rights enjoyed by man” and, as recorded in the minutes, “the society with the assistance of the ladies decided the question in When I started writing the affirmative.” Hiram Scriver, the town’s leading merchant and “Historic Happenings” for the Northfield Entertainment Guide active Lyceum participant, later said it was difficult to find anybody to take the negative, “for the male sex especially felt that the great in 2007, I naturally gravitated necessity of the house was for the immigration of the fairer sex. to the reference room of the Young men and bachelors, therefore, were spoiling to have women Northfield Public Library for vote, and every inducement was offered to get them here.” Scriver inspiration. Time and time noted, “The long winter evenings were spent in debate, music, again I would look at a big, fat, readings, original papers, etc. Time hung heavy; money and girls, loose-leaf binder titled “Early Northfield History,” which was two prime necessities of life, were scarce.” composed of clippings from Among the other affirmative votes at Lyceum debates: “dancing is newspapers, programs and per- a proper amusement for young persons,” “war is never, under any sonal correspondence related circumstances, justifiable,” “the dissolution of the American Union to Northfield’s past. I was told would be preferable to the extension of slavery” and “the pulpit has that it was from scrapbooks done more for civilization than the press.” Among negative votes: of Mrs. Charles A. Bierman, “religious creeds have been productive of more evil than good,” which had been donated some- “the practice of virtue is natural to man,” and “it is morally wrong time after her death in 1939. for the members of this association to neglect to speak at its meetMrs. Charles A Bierman Mrs. Bierman was considered ings.” photo courtesy Northfield Historical Society to be Northfield’s unofficial and the Bierman family.

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Lyceum building, 109 E. 4th St., circa 1880s and today.

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Songs from a choir were part of the weekly meetings and one entry in the minutes (perhaps foreshadowing the future) read, “This choir reflects great credit on the musical ability of Northfield.” At another meeting, it was suggested the president furnish a song, but he was “excused under the plea that his feelings would not admit of his inflicting unnecessary pain upon his fellow creatures.”

champagne? … Do not the indulgences and foibles of the stronger sex bear their share in the grand ruin?”

A transcription of the minutes, along with a microfilm of the original book, can be found at the Northfield Public Library. My early interest in Mrs. Bierman’s scrapbooks at the library was rewarded further when I realized that among the items that were saved were submissions to the Lyceum Society’s newspaper, called the Portfolio. This paper debuted on Feb. 16, 1858, and was described in the minutes as “a very spicy and well written sheet.” The ladies of the Lyceum were the “editresses” and, according to a story in the Rice County Journal on Feb. 23, 1882, “articles were published on all subjects, theological, political and financial” and were read to much acclaim at the meetings. Unfortunately, only five articles have survived and only one author is identified – Hiram Scriver, in a humorous piece about an increase in laundry fees.

Another serendipitous find incorporated into the book were letters from John and Ann North. The Norths had lived in St. Anthony prior to founding Northfield and had been neighbors there of Ard Godfrey, whose house is maintained by the Women’s Club of Minneapolis. In the early 1990s, two ladies who were volunteers with the Godfrey House, Carol McPheeters and Alice Larsen, began transcribing and annotating North letters, which were available on microfilm at the Minnesota Historical Society. They started with the letters written during the St. Anthony years but “by that time, we were hooked and wanted to continue,” as Carol McPheeters told me. So the ladies kept on and came up with a total of 183 letters written to Ann’s family in New York during the years the Norths were in Northfield, 1855-1861. The Northfield Historical Society was allowed to copy these transcriptions for the NHS archives, which will be a lasting legacy of the Lyceum book project.

In my book, excerpts from these Portfolio entries are printed for the first time since they were read at Lyceum meetings in the 1850s. Here is a sample on the topic “Tobacco”: “We have somewhere seen it stated that New York expends daily for cigars $10,000 while the amount expended for bread is only $8,500. Think of it you who use the weed. – Here are $1500 dollars a day more for cigars than for bread. Wherever we go, the cry ‘hard times, o hard times,’ rings in our ears and some say that it is ‘woman’s extravagance and folly’ causing the ruin of the prosperity of the country. But does woman smoke these cigars and where does she have her club-rooms and billiard tables? Where does woman drink her glasses of claret and

The writer (obviously a female) then “respectfully suggests” that “they had better lift the beam from their own eyes, then they will see more clearly to remove the mite which is in ours.”

On Dec. 9, during Winter Walk, there will be a book signing for both books of the Northfield History Series: No. 1, Pioneer Women: Voices of Northfield’s Frontier, edited by Jeff Sauve and recent winner of a Minnesota History Award from the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums and No. 2, The Lyceum: Northfield’s Oldest Building. Come to Winter Walk and stop by the Northfield Historical Society at 408 S. Division St. from 6 to 9 p.m. to celebrate “historic happenings” with us.

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