February 2011 Northfield Entertainment Guide by The Entertainment Guide

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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.

Happenings – Up Close................. 4-19, 36-40 Theater .......................................5 A Month at a Glance.... 26-29 February Gigs ..............................36 Sports .......................................36 Historic Happenings ......41-44 Clubs, Classes & More ........44 Advertisers’ Index ................45 Dining ......................................45 Regional Happenings..............46 Meet the Advertiser: Jenkens Jewelers................48 On the Cover: The Best of Northfield (clockwise from upper left): Best Band – The Counterfactuals; Artwork by Best Visual Artist April Ripka, Best Personality Jessica Paxton, the cast of the Best Production – Chicago (photo: Tania Larson Legvold); Best Musician Alison Rae; Best Actor Nathan Kuhlman and Best of the Best – The Sketchy Artist.

Thank you. Thank you. SPECIAL SECTION

More than 500 readers cast their votes for the Best of Northfield 2010. The results start on page 30.

April Ripka

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Sketchy Artist takes Best of the Best two years running and its owner, April Ripka, continues her streak as Best Visual Artist and more…

Historic Happenings Keeping in the “Best of ” spirit, Susan Hvistendahl reflects on some of the historic happenings she’s unearthed in her NEG column over the past four years.

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Simply Fodder For Your Next Cocktail Party by Sherri Faye (c) 2011 Dear Constance, Do the cows at the Bel cheese factory (home of “Laughing Cow”) in France really laugh, and why? What’s so funny about cheese? ~ Anonymous Cheese Lover Dear Anonymous (and possibly paranoid), Cows do laugh, look at me!? However, an entire factory of laughing cows piqued my interest. Conrad and I embarked on a bit of industrial fromage-espionage - a trip to France had been long overdue anyway. I can only speculate, as we were unable to enter the facility. Apparently we were not laughing enough, and our hides are not the appropriate shade of fire-engine red. I deduce that all the chuckling is a result of the fact that the factory is seated snuggly between two culprit buildings. One producing clouds of feathers, the other, laughing gas. My question is, why the anonymity? Are you a cheese-aholic who fell off the cheddar wagon? Maybe you are cheese-a-phobic, and fear venturing outside the consumption of Krafty slabs of ‘fake-cheese-food’. Whatever the case, your need for secrecy is cause to chuckle. Guess that makes me a laughing cow after all. Thanks for writing and remember “She who laughs, lasts.” ~ Constance (c) 2011 Sherri Faye All Rights Reserved Aided & Abetted by Anonymous (and possibly paranoid) imaginenationbysherrifaye@hotmail.com http://www.cafepress.com/leftfieldcomic http://www.leftfieldcomic.blogspot.com/ beeftips.leftfield@gmail.com

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Just what is it about

April Ripka that makes her the

Best?

By Felicia Crosby It’s happened again: you voted, we counted and the big winner is April Ripka and the Sketchy Artist! For the second year in a row, April is the winner of numerous honors as well as the big kahuna in the Entertainment Guide Hall of Fame, The Best of the Best. As she celebrates her third birthday as the owner/ manager of the Sketchy Artist, this enterprising entrepreneur is too busy to rest on her laurels, but she did give us a few minutes to talk about shopping locally,

Inside the Sketchy Artist

trend-spotting and what it takes to make it all work. NEG: So April – congratulations again! You’ve won Best Visual Artist, Best Gift Shop, Best Hidden Gem, Best Salesperson and of course, the Best of the Best – all for the second year in a row. It begs the question: how do you stay on top? April: I didn’t know I was on top! It’s quite flattering, really; I’m not sure how to answer that. The best explanation I can come up with is that I strive to stay true to the Sketchy Artist’s character as well as to myself. Just because something is the latest and the hottest fad doesn’t mean I’ll carry it – actually, I try to stay clear of fads altogether. I only carry what makes sense for the store. All of us at the store get excited about the products we carry and I think that rubs off on our customers, too. Character is everything – the rest will fall into place. NEG: The economy has obviously been a front-and-center issue recently; what are your tips for surviving tough times? April: I keep it simple and stick to what I know, listening to my instinct. I try to be consistent and relatable with the lines I carry, only bringing in higher cost items if they’re worth it. Most importantly, I keep a positive attitude!

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NEG: In this world of bigbox and on-line competition, how do you get people to see the value of shopping locally? April: The bottom line is that people are either savvy to the whole shopping local thing or they really don’t pay any attention. For those that don’t care, you can’t do much to convince them otherwise, except to be the best you can be and hope they come around. Luckily, I would say that more than half the people who shop at the store are very conscious of the small-shop situation. I’ve had many people ask if I would prefer they pay with cash or check rather than a credit card, because they know the rates aren’t always so friendly (for the merchants). It always puts a smile on my face when someone decides to see if I have a product before going to Target, or out of town to some bigger store! When you shop local you not only support community, you support what is essentially the heart of America. You get one-onone customer service, unique items, a friendly conversation and a genuine heart. Don’t forget that behind the counter is a hard-working person trying to make a (sometimes meager) living sharing their passion with others.

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ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700 artonwater.com • Gallery hours: Wed and Thu, 3-6pm or by appointment “a favorite cup – functional ceramics” of Colleen Riley and Donovan Palmquist, and others. Also original “American Opal(escent) oak-framed decorative glass panels” exhibit. blackbox(back)gallery: “ArcheoPaleo Roadside Geology Images Project” – view/help create this new Google Earth Map from regional geology research documentation and images. All month, hours vary, contact the gallery or 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 “The Art of Sight, Sound and Heart: Visualizing Japanese Theater” – Through March 9. Japanese theater in its two classic forms is rooted in ancient religion (Noh) and buoyed by popular culture (Kabuki). This exhibit, highlighting paintings, woodblock prints and printed ephemera, carved masks, figurines, netsuke and other objects, will explore Kabuki and Noh objects and imagery from the 18th through the 20th centuries. It will be enhanced by lectures and performances by nationally and internationally known theater and dance performers engaged in transforming traditional forms. Guided tour by the artist: Feb. 15, 12pm

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!”

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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 Closed through Feb. 6 “River and Stone, Letters and Leaves” – Through Feb. 20. Professor of Art and Art History, Meg Ojala. Large scale color landscape photographs; small scale platinum-palladium prints from Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and a group of experimental pieces that include multiple images of one kind of object, such as letters and leaves. Closing reception: Feb. 11, 6-8pm. Artist talk: Feb. 15, 12pm. “ARAism and Other African Pattern Art” – Feb. 26-April 3. Nearly 20 years of intense experimentation by Nigerian native, Mufu Onifade, has given birth to a highly stylized painting technique aptly named ARA [Ah-rah]. This Yoruba word translates to “wonderful/awesome.” Using an alternate tonal rendition, ara translates to “thunder.” Each production is wonderful to experience; thunderous sensations are transmitted through the garb of blistering lines formed by the dynamic arrangement of crackles across each painting’s surface. Opening Reception: Feb. 26, 6-8pm. Introduction by curator Oreoluwa Adedeji at 7pm, African dance and music performed throughout the evening.

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Riley and Barbara Zaveruha. The show will explore the rootedness of artists’ work in their connections to each other. Participating artists include: Kelly Connole, Rafael Estrella, Kate Fisher, Joel Froehle, Ron Gallas, Fred Gustafson, Jim Haas, Sonja Hillestad, Chris Holmquist, Sue Holmquist, Sheryl Joy, James LaChance, Dawn Makarios, Donovan Palmquist, Colleen Riley, Juliane Shibata, Tom Willis, Meg Jensen Witt and Barbara Zaveruha. Opening Reception: Feb. 25, 7-9pm.

Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave., Faribault 507/332-7372 • Tu-F 10-5, Sa 12-5 paradisecenterforthearts.org Two exhibits: “A Lifetime of Arts: The Rhody Yule Collection” (Carlander Family Gallery) and “Founded Upon the Waters: A Collection of Works by Adam Kuehnel” (Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery) – Through Feb. 26. Yule (age 92) is a long time Faribault sign painter who has also created hundreds of portraits, landscapes, still lifes and religious scenes on canvas. Kuehnel is a Faribault watercolor artist whose foundations in architecture and literature help him to understand the poetics of space and capture glimpses of his travels in the rural Midwest.

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.

Apprentice Show – Through Feb. 20.

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423 Division St. • 507/663-8870 Tu-Sa, 10am-5pm New work in gold and fine silver by local contemporary jewelry artist, Leanne Stremcha.

304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 www.northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10-5, Sa 11-3 “Fill in the Blanks” – Through Feb. 19. An exploration of forms and marks. Paintings of Jack Dale and sculptural works by Kate Fisher explore the stories and textures of process. The layers of material evolve into a visual narrative. The inception of their works begins with different ideas, but the end result is intuitive and harmonious.

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

2011 Clay Invitational, “Setting Roots: Inspirations, Influences, Connections” – Feb. 23-April 2. Nineteen local artists will show recent ceramic work in this exciting exhibition curated by Colleen

Theater

Coconuts and Warheads

The Curious Savage

Feb. 11-13, 18-20; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater A funny, heart-warming comedy filled with unique and quirky characters. The year is 1950. Ethel Savage finds herself widowed and the recipient of a sizeable inheritance. Wanting to share her happiness with others, she endeavors to Photo: Patsy Dew establish a fund to grant wishes and dreams to average people. Her step-children, horrified at the perceived misuse of their rightful inheritance, have Mrs. Savage committed to The Cloisters, a sanatorium. The resulting contrast between Mrs. Savage’s step-children and the residents of The Cloisters will make audiences question what is considered “sanity.” This production features direction by Susan Carlson. The Feb. 18 performance will be audio described for the visually impaired and will be ASL interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing. If you require these services, let the Arts Guild know when you order tickets at northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507/645-8877.

Feb. 11-13, 17-19; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault A world premiere performance. “Coconuts and Warheads” was written and is directed by Faribault resident, Dan Rathbun. 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! Tickets: $13 adults, $8 children 12 and under. The Vagina Monologues

Feb. 12, 7:30pm, Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Carleton students present Eve Ensler’s powerful “Vagina Monologues” as part of the international movement to stop violence against women and children. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to benefit The Hope Center. The Last Firefly

Feb. 18-19, 25-26, 7:30pm; Feb. 19-20, 26-27, 2pm Arena Theater, Carleton In conjunction with Carleton’s winter arts festival, “Visualizing Japanese Theater,” the Carleton Players present “The Last Firefly,” a world-premiere by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka and produced in collaboration with Minneapolis’ Childrens Theater Company under the direction of Sean Graney of Chicago. Based on traditional Japanese folk tales and told in the Kabuki style, this performance is suitable for children. For reservations, call 507/2224471.

As You Like It

Feb. 11-12, 17-18, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 6pm; Feb. 19, 2 and 7:30pm Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, this production centers on the banishment of Rosalind to the Forest of Arden. As banishments go, she could do worse. Her loving Photo: Dan Haywood father is already living in this half-Eden/half-Arcadian woods, having been banished as well. Joined by her dearest friend, Celia, and her cynical, cityloving fool Touchstone, Rosalind’s is a journey of joyful self-discovery into matters of the heart. Rosalind’s banishment becomes a transportation from the old ideas of home and heart, and, decked out as a young man, the Forest of Arden becomes a perfect place for her to put ideas of love and romance to the test. St. Olaf Theatre’s production takes quite literally “As You Like It’s” famous observation that “All the world’s a stage” by seating the audience on stage, allowing them immediate contact with the Forest of Arden and the lovers who inhabit it. The show is suitable for children. Directed by Donna Werner Freeman. Tickets $8, 507/786-8987.

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AUDITIONS: The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Feb. 6, 4-6pm; Feb. 7, 8-10pm • Northfield Arts Guild Studio This heart-warming drama set in the 1920s centers on Rubin Flood, a husband and father who loses his job. While searching for a new job, he must deal with his wife’s unrealistic demands, his shy daughter and bullies picking on his pre-teen son. Meanwhile, Rubin’s close childhood friend is a person whom the rumor mill believes is a “loose woman.” A tragic event brings all their fears into focus and teaches them to shed light on their fears to dispel them. The show will be directed by Terry Allen, a newcomer to the Northfield area, but no stranger to theater. The cast features one 10-year-old boy, four teenagers, and four adults, ages 30s to 50s. No prior experience is necessary. Advance sign up for an audition time is encouraged, but walkins are welcome! To sign up for an audition, visit the Arts Guild office or call 507/645-8877. Scripts are available for checkout at the Arts Guild office. Performances will be April 8-10 and 15-17. 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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HAPPE N I NG S

Art History Lecture: Actors, Artists and Censorts: Political Aspects of Kabuki Print • 5pm

Check the Calendar-at-a-Glance for weekly happenings! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Author Reading/Booksigning: Karen Tei Yamashita • 4:30pm

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton Yamashita is a distinguished novelist and teacher of creative writing and literature at UC-Santa Cruz. Her most recent novel, “I Hotel,” was a finalist for the 2010 National Book Award in Fiction. Following a reading and discussion, Yamashita will sign copies of “I Hotel,” which will be available for purchase at the event at a 15 percent discount.

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton Sarah Thompson, assistant curator at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, presents this lecture in conjunction with Carleton’s winter arts festival, “Visualizing Japanese Theater.” Matt Arthur & Friends • 8pm

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

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. Todd Thompson Trio 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Local acoustic music.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Winter Dance Night • 8pm

The Contented Cow Imagine, if you will, just over 50 years ago Clear Lake, Iowa, gets hit by a snowstorm BEFORE Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper arrive. And so an alternative site is sought – and what falls half-way between Green Bay and Moorhead? Northfield, of course. So step back in time, don some late ’50’s garb and come welcome the spirits of rock ‘n’ roll’s kingsome threesome with local musicians honoring the trio with songs of the era.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Jim Lenway • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow Jim grew up listening to The Byrds, The Beatles, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver and others. Now he plays 6- and 12-string guitar and sings songs from the ’60s, ’70s and contemporary covers.

Black History Month Convocation: Stony the Road We Trod: The March Towards Educational Justice • 10:50am

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Presented by R. L’Heureux Lewis, assistant professor of sociology and Black studies at the City College of New York (CUNY). Through his writing, speaking and commentary, his work analyzes some of the most pressing issues in the post-Civil Rights era. As a scholar-activist, he is engaged in projects relating to the reformation of education, Hip-Hop culture activism and race-conscious policies. His commentary has been featured in media outlets such as US World News Report, Diversity in Higher Education, National Public Radio, theRoot.com and the Detroit Free Press.

Goodsell Observatory Open House • 7-9pm

Carleton Held the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy. Beguine Brothers • 8pm

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Celtic Dog and Prairie Cat 5pm

HAPPENINGS Friday, Feb. 4, continued Marv Gohman • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Out of the Great North Woods of suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul comes a swaggering, foot-stompin’, heartpumpin’ minstrel, laying waste to any instrument that comes within ten fingers of his sweaty reach. Furious fiddle and madcap mandolin struggle to punch holes in steel and guitars. Wailing harp winds up breathing hard. Has opened for notable artists including Jonny Lang, Glen Frey, Maria Muldaur, Colin Rae, Sammy Kershaw, John Michael Montgomery, Delbert McClinton, Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell, Los Lobos, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, 38 Special, Proclaimers, Al Green and Taj Mahal; Jammed with Lowen and Navarro; and sung with Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Northfield Dodgeball Championships • 8am

Northfield Middle School Gyms Winners will have bragging rights as the best team in Northfield. Funds raised by this tournament will support the Northfield High School Gymnastics Team. Wake-Robin • 12-1pm

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

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The Contented Cow Pat Quinn and Keith Johnson play Celtic and traditional Americana music – Quinn on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, banjo, Scottish small pipes, concertina and Irish whistles; and Johnson on guitar, mandolin, octave mandola and harmonica. Saints Night Out Celebration • 5:30pm

St. Dominic School Silent and live auction and all-you-can-eat buffet. Open to the public. $10 admission. More info at 507/645-8136. YMCA Daddy Daughter Dance • 6-8:30pm

Northfield Armory There is no one more special or important in a young girl’s life than her dad. This is your opportunity to show the little girl in your life how important she is to you. An entire evening dedicated to the special relationship you share. This is a young girl’s prom night with strobe lights, dancing and cake. Ages 3-12 and father or other male adult. Members: $20/couple, $5/additional child. Nonmembers: $26/couple, $8/additional child. To register or for more information, go to northfieldymca.org or call 507/645-0088. Winter Words • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Local writers read their own poetry and prose – a cozy event for a frosty winter’s eve.

Dime Store Watch •8pm

The Contented Cow Jerry Johnson, Inga Johnson and Joel Cooper. Relativity • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge Current and classic light rock as well as great original music. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica. Priceless Band • 9pm

Upstairs Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Relativity

FEBRUARY 2011

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Winterfest • 12-4pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Don’t miss this opportunity for family fun in this annual celebration of winter. Indoor and outdoor programs and activities throughout the afternoon. Kick sleds, a campfire, snowshoes, games, sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and much more await you. Snowshoe rentals are half-price for the afternoon and food will be available for purchase. Free for members, $3 for nonmembers. Northern Roots Session • 7:30pm

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.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

High School Band Concert • 7:30pm

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

Middle School Auditorium

The Contented Cow Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

Multe • 7:30-10pm

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Lecture: Dervishes and Cantors: Muslim-Jewish Musical Encounters, Empire to Nation • 7:30pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Maureen Jackson, department of Middle Eastern languages, will speak on her ethnographic fieldwork in Istanbul, focusing on religious music-making among Turkish Jews and Muslims amidst social ruptures and continuities across the 20th and 21st centuries. Jackson’s presentation precedes a special musical performance on Sat., Feb. 19, 8 pm, in the Concert Hall. St. Olaf Band • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf The St. Olaf Band returns from a tour of the American Southeast. Conducted by Timothy Mahr. 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.

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Peter Diggins and Friends • 8pm

Exhibit Closing Reception: River and Stone, Letters and Leaves • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow Some say Diggins is Northfield’s finest guitar player. “And friends” – well, they would then be musician friends of perhaps Northfield’s finest guitar player. Sounds good to me.

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf See galleries page. Theater: The Curious Savage • 7:30pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Convocation: Jeff Blodgett • 10:50am

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Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Along with more than 25 years experience in community organizing and political management, Jeff Blodgett is the executive director of Wellstone Action, a national center for training and leadership development. The organization’s mission is to ignite leadership in people and power in communities to win change in the progressive tradition of Paul and Sheila Wellstone. Blodgett studied with Paul Wellstone at Carleton and began his career as a community organizer, working with hard-pressed family farmers during the 1980’s farm crisis. He later spent 13 years as a senior aide, advisor and campaign manager to the late Senator (1989-2002), managing all three of his election campaigns, including the hard-fought 2002 race that was tragically cut short by a plane crash. In addition to his leadership of Wellstone Action, Blodgett trains, teaches and writes extensively on political skills, public management and leadership. 5th Annual Waffle Dinner • 4:30-7:30pm

Northfield High School Featuring Dad’s Belgian waffles. $7/person, children under 5 free. Carry-out available. Proceeds benefit the high school bands. Occasional Jazz • 5pm

The Contented Cow Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.

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Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page. Theater: Coconuts and Warheads • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Curious Savage. Photo credit: Patsy Dew

Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater page. Trailer Trash • 8pm

The Grand Event Center Get ready for honky tonk music running the gamut from country and swing to blues and rock. Trailer Trash has been a fixture at Lee’s Liquor Lounge in downtown Minneapolis since 1993. The six band members have done time in local groups that include the Gear Daddies, Jayhawks, Honeydogs and Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass Band. The band is: Randy “Tyrone” Broughton – steel guitar, dobro; Jon Duncan – piano, organ, accordion, percussion; Nate Dungan – guitar, vocals; Dan Gaarder – guitar, vocals; Keely Lane – drums, percussion; Andy Olsen – electric and acoustic bass, vocals. This show is presented by the NDDC and the Rotary Club. Doors open at 7:30pm with a free swing dance lesson/demonstration provided by The Rugcutters. $10 at the door.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, Feb. 11, continued A Franz Liszt Bicentennial Celebration • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Join the Carleton music faculty in this extravagant and joyful celebration of the work of composer Franz Liszt: pianist Kenneth Huber performs some solo piano pyrotechnics, vocal faculty members Ben Allen and Rick Penning join pianist Matthew McCright in breath-taking gems of vocal repertoire, and violinist Mary Horozaniecki, cellist Tom Rosenberg and pianist Nicola Melville present Liszt’s rarely performed piano trio arrangement of “Le Carnaval de Pest.” Guest pianists Jill Dawe, Kent McWilliams and Esther Wang join Melville in the uproarious two-piano eighthands version of Liszt’s beloved “Second Hungarian Rhapsody.”

Burning Chrome • 8pm

The Contented Cow St. Paul-based rock band with a guarantee that each song will be a minimum of six minutes and a maximum of, well, somewhere around 18. All original material because the best things are still hand made. Chris Trifilio guitar and vocals, John Gagich drums, and Bryan Vann bass. Influences include the Grateful Dead, Santana, Zeppelin, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Luna, Wilco, The Pixies, Lucinda Williams, Guy Clark and U2.

Jeff Ray • 8-11pm

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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).

Preschool Nature Play: All About Owls • 9am-12pm

River Bend Nature Center Bring your preschoolers for a morning of fun! There will be activities you can do on your own or join a naturalist for an organized activity. Come and go when it is convenient for you. $10/child members; $12/child non-members. All preschool ages welcome if accompanied by an adult. Theater: The Vagina Monologues • 7:30pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton See theater page. Theater: The Curious Savage • 7:30pm

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French Fête (Fête = Party) Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Faribault Elks Dinner 6 pm • Dancing 7 pm Enjoy Jambalaya made by Chef Jeff LeBeau from the Faribault Depot and dance, Cajun style, to the Swamp Kings. Dance instruction available before the dance. Tickets $20 for dinner and dance, $10 for dance only. Seating is limited. For more information, please contact the Rice County Historical Society at 507-332-2121 or rchs@rchistory.org.

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Theater: Coconuts and Warheads • 7:30pm

Jon Manners • 8-11pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Theater: As You Like It 7:30pm

Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater page. The Options • 8pm As You Like It

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The Contented Cow Blues, rock, pop and originals.

Guest Artist Concert: Ba Da Chui and Guqin Master Zhao Jiazhen • 8pm

The Tavern Lounge Playing guitar since 1957, Manners has been in bands including: The Stingrays, The Fabulous Intruders, The Critters, The Sticky Wickets, Yellow Fish, The Glass Eye, The Windjammers, No Dice, Rockaday Jonny, Diesel Goose, Zebra, Berceuse, Shriek, Neoneon, The Kitty Younger Band, Flight Time, The Great? Imposters. In the early ’70s, he associated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to call a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the songlist.” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Concert Hall, Carleton Zhao Jiazhen is one of the most famous masters of the guqin, an ancient Chinese seven-string zither, and has performed for visiting presidents and dignitaries, and on movie soundtracks. In a review of her recent Carnegie Hall performance, the New York Times wrote “Zhao is a word-class performer!” Ba Da Chui, a virtuoso and innovative percussion quartet of state professionals, incorporates polished arrangements of regional percussion pieces. This native Chinese percussion quartet, whose name means “eight great hammers,” promises a great feast of sounds.

Theater: The Curious Savage • 2pm

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St. Olaf Choir • 3:30pm

Entrepreneurship in Norway’s Economic and Religious 19th Century Transformation • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf The St. Olaf Choir returns from a tour of the American Midwest and Texas. Theater: As You Like It • 6pm

Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater page. Northern Roots Session 7:30pm

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.

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Viking Theater, St. Olaf Bruce Dalgaard, professor of economics, discusses the connections between religion and economic change in Norway in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Lecture: Noh Mask-Making • 7:30pm

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton In conjunction with Carleton’s winter arts festival, “Visualizing Japanese Theater,” visiting artist Bidou Yamaguchi, a renowned Noh mask-maker, will speak about his craft. Yamaguchi will lead a mask-making workshop on Feb. 16. Multe • 7:30-10pm

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

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Living Well in Today’s Times: Achieving Resilience • 11am

Japanese Mask-Making Workshop • 3:45pm

Northfield Senior Center Presented by Henry Emmons. $5, pre-registration required.

Boliou Hall Workshop, Carleton Artist-in-residence Bidou Yamaguchi, Noh mask-maker, will give a hands-on demonstration of his craft. Priority given to Carleton students; others welcome as space permits.

Guided Tour of The Art of Sight, Sound and Heart • 12pm

Carleton College Art Gallery In conjunction with Carleton’s winter arts festival, “Visualizing Japanese Theater,” visiting artist Bidou Yamaguchi, featuring in the Art Gallery’s current exhibit, will lead a guided tour of “The Art of Sight, Sound and Heart,” featuring Japanese Noh and Kabuki objects and imagery from the 18th through the 20th centuries including woodblock prints and printed ephemera, carved masks, figurines and netsuke. Artist Talk: Meg Ojala • 12pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf In conjunction with “River and Stone, Letters and Leaves.” See galleries page. Doing it Right: Sex, Bodies and Christianity in American Media • 7:30pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Presented by Amy Johnson Frykhom, special correspondent to The Christian Century; author of “Rapture Culture, Julian of Norwich; A Contemplative Biography.” Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

Film Screening: Johnny Mad Dog • 8pm

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton Directed by Jean-Stephane Sauvaire and based on the novel by Emmanuel Dongala, which recounts the poignant fate of child soldiers in the Congolese civil war. Winner of the prestigious prixe de l’espoir at the Cannes Film Festival I 2008. (The novelist, Emmanuel Dongala, follows-up the screening with a lecture about his novel on Feb. 17.) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Lecture/Demonstration on Turkish Vocal Art • 12pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Join vocalist Ahmet Erdogdular for a lecture demonstration on Turkish vocal arts as a prelude to his concert with Münir Beken on Feb. 19. Ahmet will discuss and demonstrate Turkish vocal improvisatory forms through their melodies, lyrics and modes (makams), while accompanying himself on tanbur (long-necked lute).

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Matt Arthur & Friends • 8pm

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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.

Lecture: Novelist Emmanuel Dongala • 4pm

Language and Dining Center 104, Carleton Professor Emmanuel Dongala of Bard College follows-up the Feb. 16 screening of the award-winning film “Johnny Mad Dog,” based on his novel of the same name. Dongala is the winner of numerous literary prizes including the Grand Prix de Litterature de l’Afrique Noire, the Prix de la Fondation de France, and the prize for the best French novel of 2010 from the literary magazine Lire. His works have been translated into more than a dozen Photo credit: Titi Dongala languages. In 1998, the Congolese civil war forced Dongala, who was then a professor of chemistry and Dean of the University, to flee his country, which he was able to do with the help of his friend novelist Philip Roth. Dongala’s novel “Johnny Mad Dog” was made into an award-winning film. Northfield Wine Club • 7-9pm

The Grand Event Center Free and open to the public. Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm

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Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater page.

Chris Herriges • 8-11pm Matt Arthur

The Tavern Lounge Critically acclaimed singer, guitarist and songwriter based in the Twin Cities.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Social Science Conference – Indigenous Peoples: Rights and Revitalization • Feb. 18-19

Buntrock Commons Ballroom, St. Olaf First of a two-day conference. Free and open to the public. No registration required. We’re Not Going to be Guinea Pigs: Environmental Contamination and Health Research in the Akwesasne Mohawk Community • 3:30pm

Elizabeth Hoover, visiting professor in sociology/anthropology, examines the impact the contamination of fluoride and PCBs from neighboring industries had on an Akwesasne community in upstate New York that relied on fishing and farming for its livelihood. The Sami Rights Situation: Lands and Resources • 7:158:30pm

A lecture by Magne Ove Varsi, Sami rights pioneer and founder/ director of the Gáldu Resource Centre for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Kautokeino, Norway.

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Cowling Arboretum Volunteer Work Event • 9am-12pm

Carleton Join the Arboretum crew to remove buckthorn and honeysuckle from the forests of the Upper Arboretum. Bring your own snowshoes if you have them; there will be several pairs on hand to loan. Dress for the weather – event will be canceled if wind chill is less then zero. Meet at the bridge over Spring Creek, just down from the Arboretum entrance at the intersection of Second and Oak streets. Convocation: Sonia Shah • 10:50am

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Shah is a critically acclaimed writer on science, human rights and international politics. She was born in New York City to Indian immigrants. Growing up, she shuttled between the northeastern United States where her parents practiced medicine and Mumbai and Bangalore, India, where her extended working-class family lived, Photo credit: Joyce Ravid developing a life-long interest in inequality between and within societies. Her books include “Crude: The Story of Oil” and her prize-winning drug industry exposé, “The Body Hunters: Testing New Drugs on the World’s Poorest Patients.” In her latest book, “The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years,” Shah reveals the amazing story of malaria, a disease that infects one-half billion people every year, killing nearly 1 million – despite the fact that we’ve known how to prevent and cure the disease for more than 100 years.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, Feb. 18, continued Gary Wynia Memorial Lecture: Is Cuba on the Cusp of a New Social Contract? 4:30pm

Gould Library Athenaeum Presented by Marifeli Pérez-Stable, vice president for democratic governance at the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, DC, and a professor of sociology at Miami’s Florida International. New Moon Trio • 5pm

The Contented Cow Here’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar. Guest Recital: Flute and Piano • 7pm

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Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Linda Chatterton is a flutist with an equal flair for the dramatic, lyrical, powerful and playful. Her range of repertoire reflects the varied facets of her solo, chamber music, or concerto performances. She has performed with numerous groups including the Minnesota Orchestra and the Dale Warland Singers. Matthew McCright has performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia as piano soloist and chamber musician with an imaginative repertoire that spans traditional and contemporary works. He is a member of the piano faculty of Carleton College and maintains an active freelance schedule as one of the most soughtafter pianists in contemporary music. Northfield Winter Stomp Contra Dance • 7pm

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Social Science Conference – Indigenous Peoples: Rights and Revitalization • Feb. 18-19 Photo: Patsy Dew

Buntrock Commons Ballroom, St. Olaf Second of a two-day conference. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Minisota Makoce: Dakota Reclamation and Resurgence • 10-11:30am

Theater: The Curious Savage • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page. Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm Photo: Dan Haywood

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Theater: As You Like It 7:30pm

Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater page. Theater: The Last Firefly 7:30pm

As You Like It

Arena Theater, Carleton See theater page.

Waziyatawin, Dakota writer, teacher and activist is the Indigenous Peoples Research chair in the Indigenous Governance Program at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. She is also founder and director of Oyate Nipi Kte, a non-profit organization dedicated to the recovery of Dakota traditional knowledge, sustainable ways of being and Dakota liberation. Breakout Sessions • 12:30-2pm

Carleton Symphony Band Concert 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Directed by Ronald Rodman. 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, onenight 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.

1) Indigenous Activism Panel: Elizabeth Hoover, Magne Ove Varsi, and Waziyatawin; 2) Indigenous Language Preservation and Revitalization: Julius Snell; 3) Indigenous Health Issues (film and discussion): Tom Williamson; 4) Arab Nomadic Peoples (film and discussion): Ibtesam Al Aityat; 5) A Place Without People: Tanzania (film and discussion): Susi Keefe; 6) Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty (film and discussion): Neil MacNaughton; 7) The Business of Gold in Guatemala (film and discussion): Chris Chiappari. Oh Deer! • 1-2:30pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Learn about white-tailed deer and how they live in the winter. Touch real deer antlers, go on a hike to look for deer, and learn how to track them in the snow. After the hike, enjoy hot cocoa. Dress for the weather and for hiking through snow. HAPPENINGS continued on page 37

Optimum Trajectory • 8pm

The Contented Cow Twin Cities-based jazz quintet doing innovative, exciting renditions of jazz standards and original music – and they donate their tips to area charities so show your appreciation. Margo Breivik (bass), Tim McNamara (guitar), Garth Anderson (drums), Ann Potter (vocals), Ira Adelman (sax) and Steve Hillson (brass).

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By Felicia Crosby

It’s a lucky thing for us northern folk that Valentine’s Day comes when it does, as the desire to cuddle is already built into psyches looking for an escape from the arctic blasts of this mid-winter month. Spring may feel far away but love is in the air, and the veritable cornucopia of pleasures that await local sweethearts can all but assure that – to paraphrase the great Dorothy Gale – one’s heart’s desire can be found right in our own backyard. From theater to gifts to the coziest of (local!) getaways, there is much to do and many tokens of love to find around Valentine’s Day, and all of it close to home. What’s Valentine’s Day without chocolate? For most of us, the answer is a short and simple “not much.” And by chocolate, we mean the real thing, the sensual, hand-crafted, melt-in-your-

mouth indulgence that’s innocent of mass-production and big box shelving and goes down like a smooth kiss; chocolate that feels – well, like love. Minneapolis chocolatier BT McElrath makes such a chocolate, and Present Perfect, 419 Division St., brings it home. A native of Northfield, Brian McElrath began BT McElrath Chocolatiers in 1996, and has been the recipient of numerous awards and featured in media from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune to the Food Network and the Travel Channel. Present Perfect has had a long relationship with the company and is the exclusive outlet for the line in the Northfield area. Ask owner Mary Rossing about the innovative and much-celebrated flavor combinations that BT McElrath is famous for, such as zinfandel-balsamic

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or kaffir lime with coconut ginger, or the heart-shaped Valentine’s version of his award-winning passion fruit truffle. Better yet, buy a little extra for yourself. We promise we won’t tell. The gift of touch for a weary body (especially those scrunched-in by weeks of sub-zero weather) can be the ultimate gift for anyone in need of a little warmth. Bona Dea Bodywork, owned by licensed somatic bodywork practitioner Shari Setchell, provides that warmth – and more. “Somatic bodywork is a wonderful relaxation experience that leaves you feeling energized and active,” explains Setchell. “It’s a great gift to give someone, especially in the winter months when everyone is just a little down in the dumps.” The benefits continue long after the session has ended: “After(ward)…the client is more open to possibility and positivity. Everything just feels a little more right in the world.” Call 507/581-6917 for an appointment. Nothing beats a facial for moisture-starved winter skin; Buzz Salon, 505 Division St., provides a number of services bound to leave your skin May soft and supple. Owner Samantha Robertson

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also recommends a number of packages that can be customized as gifts, for the perfect pampering experience. And for that big date night, come in for a blow-out or a new hair color – deepen those ashen shades into something winter rich! Clothing and fine art top lists for Valentine’s givers and receivers alike, and there’s a wealth of each available throughout Northfield. A local art mecca, the Northfield Arts Guild Gift Shop features beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade fine and functional art, while the new kid on the block, the Eclectic Goat, offers fresh new art from emerging and seasoned artists alike. Several lovely boutiques dot the area – check out Fine Threads, 314 Division St., and find something beautiful and current for any woman on your Valentine’s list – while Paper Petalum carries sweet-scented moisturizers and candles, many with a Scandinavian flavor. For those who wish to create their own artistic tokens, the Sketchy Artist, 300 Division St., offers an excellent and inspirational selection of art supplies and gifts; owner April Ripka might even suggest just the right red to color that Valentine’s heart. You don’t find footwear romantic? Those who question shoes as a gift of love need only talk to any happy foot wearing UGGs. This Australian footwear company has taken the United States by storm; just slip icy toes into any of their boots and clogs and know why devotees consider them no less than a warm hug for the feet. Joyful relief is a short stumble away to Rare Pair, the best foot emporium for miles, on the corner of 5th and Division streets. Books remain a Valentine’s tradition, and Ruth Block, trade book manager of the St. Olaf Bookstore, has a few suggestions for readers young and old. “Happy Valentine’s Mouse,” by Laura Numeroff, brings back the beloved mouse from “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” and makes a delightful gift for the littlest valentine.

Minnesota’s own Garrison Keillor has written “77 Love Sonnets,” a collection of frank, and often erotic, sonnets that remind us of the power of poetry in matters of the human heart. Both books are available at the St. Olaf Bookstore. If sitting with your sweetie in a cozy eatery is part of your Valentine’s plan, there are a number of options to choose from, running the gamut from sit-down to sandwich fare. The Hideaway, 421 Division, offers an assortment of delectable gourmet sandwiches and treats in its beautifully appointed Victorian space, with a full wine and beer bar, while Kurry Kabab, on Hwy. 3, serves authentic Indian fare in the most deliciously aromatic setting. There’s live music in warm and convivial watering holes as well; The Options perform the Saturday night before Valentine’s at the Contented Cow and Jon Manners is featured at the Tavern Lounge. And for a special meal at home, Econofoods offers special Valentine’s treats, too. Stay in and enjoy. What’s a Valentine’s weekend without theater? For that matter, what’s Northfield without a show? The weekends surrounding Valentine’s Day offer several excellent and diverse choices for theater goers of all types; “The Curious Savage,” presented by the Northfield Arts Guild 11-13 and 18-20 deals with questions about sanity and the dysfunctional family ties that bind. Directed by Arts Guild veteran Susan Carlson and featuring a strong and seasoned cast, it is by turns witty, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. Go to northfieldartsguild.org or call 507/645-8877 for tickets.

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These two weekends bring exceptional – and timely – offerings from each of the colleges as well. St. Olaf Theater presents “As You Like It” the weekends of Feb. 11th-13 and 17-19. Celebrating one of Shakespeare’s most enduring themes, “love is like a madness,” this beloved comedy puts Rosalind to the test, challenging her ideas of love and romance when she’s banished to the Forest of Arden. St. Olaf will put the audience to the test as well, by seating them on stage in the middle of the action. This is a family Valentine’s event, to be enjoyed by the young and –of course – the young at heart. Tickets at 507/786-8987. Carleton College presents theater that tugs at the heart with equal force, though through a much different vein, with a performance of Eve Ensler’s ground breaking “Vagina Monologues” Saturday, Feb. 12. An international sensation since its debut in 1996, it has become a Carleton tradition, organized and performed annually by students. This intimate play deals with the subjects of female empowerment, sexual violence and women’s relationships to their bodies. Quite fittingly, the proceeds will benefit Hope Center in Faribault, and to continuing resources for women in Haiti, who’ve been made more vulnerable to abuse of all kinds

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since last year’s earthquake. There is a suggested donation of $5-30, but no one who cannot pay will be turned away. Here’s a chance to give your heart, even as you feel it grow within you (adult subject matter; suitable for mature audiences). Ok – you’ve enjoyed the downtown; you’ve shopped and you’ve taken in the galleries and the theaters but now you really, really, need to go somewhere else – even if just overnight. If a weekend in nearby historic Red Wing beckons, there is no finer accommodation than the elegant St. James Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Red Wing. Part of a complex that includes restaurants and boutiques, the St. James Hotel is featuring a Valentine’s package that includes, among many other treats, rose petal turn down service. Yes – with real rose petals. Impossible not to feel pampered after that. More at st-james-hotel.com. But the roads are bad, you say – another 45 or so inches of snow are forecast before the weekend, and a longer trip is out of the question. So goes this winter so far. Take heart – that restorative night away is only minutes down the road, in nearby, next-door, almost-on-top-of-us Faribault, with offerings to stir the heart-

strings and warm cold, sad souls. That epicurean delight, the Cheese Cave, 318 Central Ave., is offering a Valentine’s sampler for lovers that includes fine cheeses, chocolates, fruit and sparkling wine. Afterward, the indulgence continues at the Historic Hutchinson House B & B (historichutchhouse.com), just blocks away from downtown, but a world away from the every day. A lovingly restored Queen Anne that’s listed on the National Register of Historical places, it offers both opulent luxury and friendly hosts – be sure to ask for Dr. Haessley’s suite, and enjoy a bottle of wine in front of the fireplace. Yes, the wind may howl and the mercury may dip, but Valentine’s Day provides a welcome nugget of warmth. Reach out to the ones you love with a hug, a treat, or special time together. And enjoy the best, in Northfield’s own white-coated backyard.

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Winter Dance Night • 8pm

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Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Jingo • 7pm

Cribbage • 7pm

Euchre • 7pm

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Castle Rock and Roll

Quiz Night • 8pm

Euchre Tournament • 8pm

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Spanglish • 7:30-9pm

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Winterfest • 12-4pm

High School Band Concert 7:30pm, Middle School Multe • 7:30-10pm

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Art History Lecture: Actors, Artists and Censorts: Political Aspects of Kabuki Print • 5pm

Black History Month Convocation: Stony the Road We Trod: The March Towards Educational Justice 10:50am, Skinner Chapel, Carleton

Northfield Dodgeball Championships 8am, Northfield Middle School Gyms

Jim Lenway • 5-7pm, Contented Cow Goodsell Observatory Open House 7-9pm, Carleton

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Boliou Hall 104, Carleton Matt Arthur & Friends • 8pm, The Cow Todd Thompson Trio • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Beguine Brothers • 8pm, The Cow Marc Gohman • 8-11pm, The Tavern

Wake-Robin • 12-1pm, Bittersweet Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog • 5pm Saints Night Out Celebration 5:30pm, St. Dominic School YMCA Daddy Daughter Dance 6-8:30pm, The Armory Winter Words • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Dime Store Watch • 8pm

The Contented Cow Relativity • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Priceless Band • 9pm, Rueb ‘N’ Stein 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

Lecture: Dervishes and Cantors: Muslim-Jewish Musical Encounters, Empire to Nation • 7:30pm

Convocation: Jeff Blodgett • 10:50am

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Preschool Nature Play: All About Owls • 9am-12pm

Waffle Dinner • 4:30-7:30pm

River Bend Nature Center

Northfield High School

Theater: The Vagina Monologues 7:30pm, Skinner Chapel, Carleton Theater: The Curious Savage 7:30pm, Northfield Arts Guild Theater Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton St. Olaf Band • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf Mark Mraz • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge

Occasional Jazz • 5pm, Contented Cow Exhibit Closing Reception: River and Stone, Letters and Leaves • 6-8pm

Peter Diggins and Friends • 8pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

The Contented Cow

Theater: The Curious Savage 7:30pm, Northfield Arts Guild Theater Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Trailer Trash • 8pm, The Grand A Franz Liszt Bicentennial Celebration • 8pm, Concert Hall, Carleton

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf The Options • 8pm, Contented Cow Guest Artist Concert: Ba Da Chui and Guqin Master Zhao Jiazhen from China • 8pm, Concert Hall, Carleton Jon Manners • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge

Jeff Ray • 8-11pm, The Tavern Lounge Burning Chrome • 8pm

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Theater: The Curious Savage • 2pm

Entrepreneurship in Norway’s Economic and Religious 19th Century Transformation • 3:30pm

Japanese Mask-Making Workshop • 3:45pm

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton

Living Well in Today’s Times: Achieving Resilience 11am, Senior Center Guided Tour of The Art of Sight, Sound and Heart 12pm, Carleton Art Gallery Artist Talk: Meg Ojala 12pm

Multe • 7:30-10pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

The Contented Cow

Doing it Right: Sex, Bodies and Christianity in American Media • 7:30pm

NAG Theater Theater: Coconuts and Warheads • 2pm, Paradise

Center for the Arts, Faribault St. Olaf Choir • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Theater: As You Like It 6pm, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Lecture: Noh Mask-Making 7:30pm

Boliou Hall Workshop, Carleton Film Screening: Johnny Mad Dog • 8pm

Boliou Hall 104, Carleton

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Jingo • 7pm

Cribbage • 7pm

Euchre • 7pm

The Contented Cow

Castle Rock and Roll

Quiz Night • 8pm

Euchre Tournament • 8pm

The Contented Cow

The Tavern Lounge

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Spanglish • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow

Faculty Recital: Soprano and Piano • 2pm

History Lecture/Reception: Transformation in African Identity in Iran • 4:30pm

Political Science Lecture/ Reception: Why is it So Difficult to Form a Government in Iran • 5pm

The Visual Narrative • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Theater: The Curious Savage • 2pm, NAG Theater Theater: The Last Firefly 2pm, Arena Theater, Carleton Concert: Carleton Jazz Ensemble • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Screening/Discussion of Afro-Iranian Lives • 7pm

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Political Science Lecture/ Reception: Now That Communism is Gone, Can Its Dissidents Still Teach Us? 7:30pm, Gould Library

Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Acoustic Jam Session 7:30pm

The Contented Cow

Athenaeum, Carleton Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Contented Cow

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

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Center for the Arts, Faribault Faculty/Guest Recital 4:30pm, Skifter Hall, St. Olaf Black History Month Chapel Service • 5pm

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Lecture/Demonstration on Turkish Vocal Art • 12pm

Cowling Arboretum Volunteer Work Event • 9am-12pm, Carleton Convocation: Sonia Shah • 10:50am

Minisota Makoce: Dakota Reclamation and Resurgence • 10-11:30am

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Social Science Conference: Indigenous Peoples: Rights and Revitalization: Breakout Sessions • 12:30-2pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Lecture: Novelist Emmanuel Dongala 4pm, Language and Dining Center 104,

Carleton Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf Matt Arthur & Friends • 8pm, The Cow Chris Herriges • 8-11pm, The Tavern

We’re Not Going to be Guinea Pigs 3:30pm, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Is Cuba on the Cusp of a New Social Contract? • 4:30pm

Gould Library Athenaeum New Moon Trio • 5pm, Contented Cow Guest Recital: Flute and Piano • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Northfield Winter Stomp Contra Dance • 7pm, Northfield Armory The Sami Rights Situation: Lands and Resources • 7:15-8:30pm, St. Olaf Theater: The Curious Savage • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm, Paradise Center for the Arts Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

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Theater: The Last Firefly • 7:30pm

Arena Theater, Carleton

St. Olaf

St. Olaf Oh Deer! • 1-2:30pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Theater: The Last Firefly • 2 and 7:30pm, Arena Theater, Carleton Theater: As You Like It • 2pm and 7:30pm, St. Olaf Ray Coudret • 5pm, Contented Cow Theater: The Curious Savage 7:30pm, Northfield Arts Guild Theater Theater: Coconuts and Warheads 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault An Evening of Turkish Music • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Chance Meeting • 8pm, The Cow Art Vandalay • 8-11pm

The Tavern Lounge

Carleton Symphony Band Concert 8pm, Concert Hall, Carleton

EVERY SATURDAY

Sasha Mercedes • 8-11pm, The Tavern Optimum Trajectory • 8pm

DJ Music

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

The Contented Cow

Lecture: Delivery Rooms: Shakespeare’s ‘Tempest’ and the Rebirth of Close Reading • 4pm

Convocation: Mike Kim • 10:50am

Ice Cold Activities • 10:30-11:30am

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Poetry Reading: Heather Dubrow 4pm, Gould Library, Carleton

Theater: The Last Firefly • 2pm and 7:30pm, Arena Theater, Carleton

History Department Winter Lefler Lecture: Liturgical Time and the Religion of Relics in Early Byzantium 5pm

Occasional Jazz • 5pm, Contented Cow

Leighton Hall 305, Carleton Barb Piper • 5pm, The Contented Cow Mark Mraz • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge

Exhibit Opening Reception • 7-9pm

Tim Fast • 5pm,The Contented Cow Exhibit Opening Reception: ArAism and Other African Pattern Art 6-8pm, Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf Community Services HYPE Night: A Night at the Movies • 6-8pm

Peter Diggins and Friends • 8pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton

The Contented Cow Guest Recital: Maury Castro • 8:15pm

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Kids Night at the YMCA • 6-9pm

The Armory Northfield Arts Guild Faculty Recital: Cellist Anna Clift and Pianist Kent McWilliams • 7pm Community Services Movie Night: Alice in Wonderland • 7pm

Northfield High School Auditorium Theater: The Last Firefly • 7:30pm

Arena Theater, Carleton We Speak • 8pm, Carleton Ian Alexy • 8-11pm, Tavern Lounge Carey Langer • 8:30pm, The Cow Absolute Gruv • 9pm, Rueb ‘N’ Stein

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Northfield Middle School Pines & Vines: Annual Beer and Wine Tasting • 7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra 7pm, Sheldon Theater, Red Wing Pot Luck & the Hotdishes • 8pm

The Contented Cow Concert: Carleton Choir with I Cantanti • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11pm

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The Counterfactuals

some categories were close, a winner shone through in each and we present them here, with the steady runners-up in italics just behind. Looking at the field of choices, one thing became quite clear to us: the true winner in this poll is the town of Northfield. Congratulations to everyone involved, and here’s to another year!

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Here it is, loyal Entertainment Guide readers, the long-awaited results to Northfield’s Best of 2010! Our dedicated team of vote counters was wowed by the number of responses we received, but not surprised by the varieties of winners you found for each category. It confirms our belief that Northfield is a talent-filled town with delights to be found around each and every corner. Though

Musician Alison Rae

Aaron Anderson Meredith Fierke

Visual Artist

Venue Jason Decker (guitar/vocals) and Daniel Groll (vocals/guitar/bass drum/hihat).

Jill Enestvedt • Kate Godwin • Nick Sinclair

Rice County All Stars

Performance

Tavern Lounge Grand Event Center

Chicago

Actor

Gallery Northfield Arts Guild ArtOnWater

Nathan Kuhlman

Jesse Singer Sisters

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RETAIL/SERVICES Women’s Clothing

Men’s Clothing Ragstock • Target

Anna’s Closet • Sisters Ugly

Salon/Barbershop

Gifts

Salon Synergy

Present Perfect

Auto Shop Salesperson

April Ripka

Groceries

The SKETCHY ARTIST

Northfield Auto Care Valley Autohaus Cub Foods Econofoods

Window Display

MIKE’S BIKES

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Present Perfect

Stu Meyer

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The place for

FOOD/BEVERAGE

Coffee/Tea Ice Cream Cocoa Bean • Dairy Queen

NORTHFIELD’S BEST Continued

Cookie/Pastry Bittersweet Brick Oven Bakery Ole Café Quality Bakery

Bittersweet HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar

Breakfast

Lunch Tavern Restaurant

Olé Cafe • Quarterback Club

Nonalcoholic Fare

Dinner

Take Out

Chapati • Kurry Kabab

Tavern Restaurant

Wine

Beer

Tavern Lounge Rueb ‘N’ Stein

HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar

Happy Hour

Contented Cow HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar Tavern Lounge

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FOOD/BEVERAGE

Vegetarian

Pizza

Burger

Dining

Quarterback Club • Tavern Restaurant

Soup

Kurry Kabab • Tavern Restaurant

Healthy Dining

B & L’s Pizza • George’s Vineyard

Ole Café Tavern Restaurant

Appetizers

Value Chapati • Tavern Restaurant

Breakfast

Romantic

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café

Dining

Fermentations Wine Bar & Bistro

Bartender/Server

Chapati • Tavern Restaurant

Family

Dining Christian Brumm Tavern Lounge

Quarterback Club

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COMMUNITY

Family Attraction

Defeat of Jesse James Days

Cowling Arboretum Northfield Library

Visitor Attraction Defeat of Jesse James Days Downtown Northfield Northfield Historical Society

Personality Jessica Paxton

NORTHFIELD’S BEST Continued

Source for Local Info

Teenage Attraction

TheKEY

KYMN Radio Northfield News • Northfield.org

Sports Team

Jesse James Lanes

Under 30 Crowd Attraction Dundas Dukes Minnesota Twins

Outdoor Activity Walking Skiing

Contented Cow • Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Cowling Arboretum Best place for

Indoor Activity

People Watching Bridge Square

Host of KYMN radio’s “All-Wheel Drive.”

Wayne Eddy • Tim Freeland

Event

Defeat of Jesse James Days

Contented Cow • Goodbye Blue Monday

Jesse James Lanes Northfield Library • Reading

Hidden Gem The Tavern

Winter Walk

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S P O R T S Here are the home games… Tuesday, February 1

Friday, February 11

SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Boys vs. Lakeville South, 6pm

BASKETBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 7:30pm HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Augsburg, 8pm

Wednesday, February 2

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. College of St. Benedict, 7:30pm St. Olaf Men’s vs. Augsburg College, 7:30pm Thursday, February 3

WRESTLING – Raiders vs. New Prague, 7pm HOCKEY– Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 7:30

Saturday, February 12

BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Catherine University, 3pm HOCKEY – Raiders Boys vs. Mankato West, 2pm St. Olaf Women’s vs. Augsburg, 7:30pm Monday, February 14

Friday, February 4

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Bethel University, 7:30pm

DANCE TEAM – Raiders Girls Scrimmage, 3:10 and 7:50pm GYMNASTICS– Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 6:30pm BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Chaska, 7:30pm HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. University of St. Thomas, 7:30pm

Thursday, February 15

Saturday, February 5

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Macalester College, 7:30pm St. Olaf Men’s vs. Bethel University, 7:30pm

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s v. Gustavus Adolphus College, 1pm St. Olaf Women’s vs. Macalester College, 1pm Carleton Men’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 3pm St. Olaf Men’s vs. Macalester College, 3pm HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. University of St. Thomas, 7:30pm Tuesday, February 8

DANCE TEAM – Raiders Girls Scrimmage, 3:10 and 7:50pm SWIM & DIVE – Carleton hosts Northfield Diving Invite, 5pm BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Faribault, 7:30pm Wednesday, February 9

BASKETBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. University of St. Thomas, 7:30pm St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. Mary’s University, 7:30pm Thursday, February 10

HOCKEY – Raiders Boys vs. New Ulm, 7:30pm

BASKETBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 7:30pm HOCKEY – Raiders Boys vs. New Prague, 7:30pm Wednesday, February 16

Friday, February 18

HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. John’s University, 7:30pm TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Catherine’s University, TBA BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 7:30pm Saturday, February 19

BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Olaf College, 1pm Carleton Men’s vs. St. Olaf College, 3pm HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. College of St. Benedict, 2pm Tuesday, February 22

BASKETBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 7:30pm Friday, February 25

BASKETBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Shakopee, 7:30pm Saturday, February 26

HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Mary’s University, 3pm

February Gigs Absolute Gruv Band.................... 25 – Rueb Acoustic Jam Session......... Tuesdays – Cow Ian Alexy.....................................25 – Tavern Matt Arthur & Friends..............3, 17 – Cow Beguine Brothers .............................4 – Cow Burning Chrome .......................... 11 – Cow Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra ....26 – Red Wing, 27 – Paradise Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog .............5 – Cow Chance Meeting............................ 19 – Cow Ba Da Chui and Zhao Jiazhen......................... 12 – Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble...... 27 – Carleton Carleton Choirs ..................... 26 – Carleton Carleton Jazz Ensemble ........ 20 – Carleton Carleton Jubilee Choir .......... 27 – Carleton Carleton Symphony Band .... 18 – Carleton Maury Castro............................24 – St. Olaf Contratopia..............................18 – Armory Ray Coudret .................................. 19 – Cow

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Peter Diggins and Friends ........8, 24 – Cow Dime Store Watch ...........................5 – Cow Faculty/Guest Recital: Organ, Viola ............................27 – St. Olaf Faculty Recital: Soprano, Piano ........................20 – St. Olaf Faculty Recital: Cello, Piano ....25 – St. Olaf Tim Fast ........................................ 26 – Cow Franz Liszt Bicentennial........ 11 – Carleton Marc Gohman .............................4 – Tavern Guest Artists: Guqin, Percussion ................ 12 – Carleton Guest Artists: Flute, Piano .......18 – St. Olaf Chris Herriges............................17 – Tavern High School Band ......... 7 – Middle School I Cantanti ............................... 26 – Carleton Lonesome Dan Kase..................26 – Tavern Carey Langer ................................. 25 – Cow Jim Lenway.......................................4 – Cow Jon Manners ..............................12 – Tavern Sasha Mercedes ..........................18 – Tavern

Mark Mraz ...........................10, 24 – Tavern Multe ..................................Mondays – Cow New Moon Trio ............................ 18 – Cow Northern Roots Session ..... Sundays – Cow Occasional Jazz ........................11, 25 – Cow Optimum Trajectory.................... 18 – Cow The Options .................................. 12 – Cow Barb Piper ..................................... 24 – Cow Pot Luck & the Hotdishes ............ 26 – Cow Priceless Band .................................5 – Rueb Jeff Ray .......................................11 – Tavern Relativity ......................................5 – Tavern St. Olaf Band .............................10 – St. Olaf St. Olaf Choir ............................13 – St. Olaf Swamp Kings .................26 – Faribault Elks Todd Thompson Trio .................3 – Tavern Trailer Trash ............................... 11 – Grand Turkish Music ........................ 19 – Carleton Art Vandalay ..............................19 – Tavern Wake-Robin ..........................5 – Bittersweet

HAPPENINGS Saturday, Feb. 18, continued from page 19 Theater: The Last Firefly • 2 and 7:30pm

Arena Theater, Carleton See theater page. Theater: As You Like It • 2pm and 7:30pm

Speech Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf See theater details. Ray Coudret • 5pm As You Like It

Photo: Dan Haywood

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Theater: The Curious Savage • 7:30pm

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Director/producer Behnaz Mirzai will screen and discuss her acclaimed 2007 documentary film, “Afro-Iranian Lives.” The film (in English) explores the history of the African slave trade as well as African cultural tradition in Iran, and pays particular attention to socio-economic activities, performances and rituals of the slave descendants in rural and urban communities in the provinces of Sistan va Baluchistan, Hurmuzgan and Khuzestan. Northern Roots Session • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

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.

Theater: Coconuts and Warheads • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21

An Evening of Turkish Music • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Internationally renowned musicians Ahmet Erdogdular (vocals) and Münir Beken (ud) will perform a concert of Ottoman and Turkish classical music.

Screening/Discussion of Afro-Iranian Lives • 7pm

History Lecture/Reception: Transformation in African Identity in Iran • 4:30pm

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Professor of Middle Eastern history at Brock University and documentary film director Behnaz Mirzai presents this lecture. Mirzai has published widely on the slave trade, abolition and emancipation of slaves in Iran. Reception follows. Beken (left) and Erdogdular (above)

Chance Meeting 8pm

The Contented Cow A group of Northfield musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events. They are Scotty Friedow, John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Neil Rowley and occasionally Richard Brooks making for a real mix of styles and genres. Art Vandalay • 8-11pm

Political Science Lecture/Reception: Now That Communism is Gone, Can Its Dissidents Still Teach Us? • 7:30pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Presented by James F. Pontuso, the Charles Patterson Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He has authored or edited six books and has published more than 70 articles, reviews and essays. He was John Adams Fellow at the University of London and a Fulbright scholar at Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic. Reception follows. Multe • 7:30-10pm

The Tavern Lounge Americana/roots music.

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Faculty Recital: Tracey Gorman, Soprano, and Pianist Kathryn Ananda-Owens • 2pm

Political Science Lecture/Reception: Why is it So Difficult to Form a Government in Iran • 5pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Theater: The Curious Savage 2pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page. Theater: The Last Firefly 2pm Curious Savage

Photo: Patsy Dew

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Presented by James F. Pontuso (see Feb. 21 lecture for bio). Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pm

The Contented Cow Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

Arena Theater, Carleton See theater page.

Concert: Carleton Jazz Ensemble • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Under the direction of David Singley, the program will include selections from the Big Band repertoire of the Swing era as well as compositions of modern jazz composers. The Carleton Jazz Combos will also perform.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

The Visual Narrative • 7pm

Convocation: Mike Kim • 10:50am

Viking Theater, St. Olaf Chris Monroe, cartoonist and author/ illustrator, talks about the visual narrative as a storytelling medium. Her comic strip “Violet Days,” is published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Duluth News Tribune and has been compiled into the book, “Ultra-Violet: Ten Years of Violet Days.” She is also of the author/illustrator of several children’s books including the popular “Monkey with a Tool Belt” series.

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Kim is the founder of Crossing Borders, an NGO providing aid to North Koreans. In a presentation entitled “Escaping North Korean,” Kim provides a rare and unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans, recounting their experiences of enduring famine, sex-trafficking and torture, as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland and make new lives.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Lecture: Delivery Rooms: Shakespeare’s ‘Tempest’ and the Rebirth of Close Reading • 4pm

Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Presented by Heather Dubrow, professor of English and the Rev. John Boyd, S.J. chair in the Poetic Imagination at Fordham University, and considered one of the best known Renaissance scholars in the country. History Department Winter Lefler Lecture: Liturgical Time and the Religion of Relics in Early Byzantium • 5pm

Leighton Hall 305, Carleton Presented by professor Derek Krueger, historian of Christian culture in antiquity and Byzantium. Krueger is the Joe Rosenthal Excellence Professor, Department of Religious Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Reception follows. 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. Fronts the blues/rock band, “Top Shelf,” and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts.

Poetry Reading: Heather Dubrow • 4pm

Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Poet and scholar Heather Dubrow will read from her new poetry collection “Forms and Hollows,” to be published this month by Cherry Grove. In addition to her academic publications, Dubrow has published two chapbooks of poetry and is the director of the “Poets Outloud” series in New York. Occasional Jazz • 5pm

The Contented Cow Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style. Kids Night at the YMCA • 6-9pm

The Armory Kids get their own special night away from parents and parents get a night without kids. This evening of fun activities includes all sorts of themed games, crafts, culture and a whole lot more. Dinner is included in the price of the program and will be served at 6:30 pm. Members: $10 for the first child, $5/additional child. Nonmembers: $15 for the first child, $10/additional child. Exhibit Opening Reception: 2011 Clay Invitational • 7-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild See galleries page. Faculty Recital: Cellist Anna Clift and Pianist Kent McWilliams • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

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. Peter Diggins and Friends • 8pm

Peter Diggins

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Castro serves as Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church in Troy, New York. He is the accompanist for the Festival Celebration Choir, based in the capital district, directed by Charles Jones.

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Community Services Movie Night: Alice in Wonderland â&#x20AC;˘ 7pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Northfield High School Auditorium Enter Tim Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kooky â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderlandâ&#x20AC;? as Alice returns to the friends of her youthful adventures in the newest version of this classic story. Movie rated PG. Doors open at 6:30 pm. $2/person suggested donation.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Come to the Nature Center to learn about phenomenon of the cold. Participate in ice experiments you can only do in the cold including making our own icicles and creating freezing bubbles. Explore outside for formations of ice. Dress for the weather and spending time outside.

Ice Cold Activities â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30-11:30am

Theater: The Last Firefly â&#x20AC;˘ 2 and 7:30pm

Theater: The Last Firefly â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30pm

Arena Theater, Carleton See theater page.

Tim Fast â&#x20AC;˘ 5pm

We Speak â&#x20AC;˘ 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton A lively evening of student performances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy spoken word and other creative performances related to the African-American experience! Ian Alexy â&#x20AC;˘ 8-11pm

The Contented Cow Exhibit Opening Reception: ARAism and Other African Pattern Art â&#x20AC;˘ 6-8pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf See galleries page. French FĂŞte â&#x20AC;˘ 6pm

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

Faribault Elks A Rice County Historical Society event with dinner at 6 and dancing at 7. Jambalaya by the Depotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chef Jeff LeBeau and Cajun-style music by the Swamp Kings. Instruction precedes dance. Tickets $20 dinner/dance, $10 dance only. Limited seating. go to rchs@rchistory.org or call 507/3322121.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, Feb. 26, continued from page 19 Gay ’90s Review • 7pm

Northfield Senior Center A special evening of theater, music and dance. Myrna Johnson directs and performs in the melodrama, “The Lamp Went Out,” in the authentic melodramatic style of the 1890s. Soloists and small groups will also perform songs of the era such as “The Bird in the Gilded Cage,” “After the Ball is Over” and “My Mother was a Lady.” Audience participation encouraged. Decadent desserts will be served after the show. Tickets $10 and available at the Senior Center reception desk. Pines & Vines: Annual Beer and Wine Tasting • 7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Sample of variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews and take your shot at winning either a “wall of beer” or “wall of wine.” CVRO

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra 7pm

Sheldon Theater, Red Wing CVRO presents “Symphony Goes to the Movies,” orchestra performances coordinated with film clips.

Faculty/Guest Recital: Organist Catherine Rodland and Carol Rodland, Viola • 4:30pm

Skifter Hall, Studio A, St. Olaf Black History Month Chapel Service • 5pm

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Led by Rev. Denise Dunbar-Perkins with music by the Carleton Jubilee Choir, directed by Lawrence Burnett. A soup supper follows the service. Northern Roots Session 7:30pm

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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Multe • 7:30-10pm

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

Pot Luck & the Hotdishes • 8pm

The Contented Cow Concert: Carleton Choir with I Cantanti • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton The Carleton Choir shares the stage with the Northfield-based community chorus I Cantanti. Conductors Lawrence Burnett and Wayne Kivell collaborate in presenting their individual and combined choral ensembles in a concert of music from the Renaissance to the present.

The Northfield Entertainment Guide is on the hunt for artists in all disciplines: MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, THEATER, DANCE and LITERARY, for special sections throughout the year that will be devoted to each art. Beginning with our now-traditional Music issue in June, we will punctuate our calendar with four issues that celebrate each of these arts, with a focus on the artists who create them. We want to showcase the dancers, the actors, the writers, artists and musicians that make this town the entertainment mecca we cover every month.

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.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Theater: The Last Firefly • 2pm

Arena Theater, Carleton See theater page. Chinese Music Ensemble Recital • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Directed by Gao Hong. Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra • 4pm Gao Hong

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault CVRO presents “Symphony Goes to the Movies,” an afternoon of orchestra performance coordinated with film clips.

Help us put you in the spotlight this year. Following the content deadlines listed below, send us the stuff about you that makes you, well – you. Send us a brief biography (please include the fun parts!), places performed/exhibits/publications. What inspires you, and got you started on your creative journey? Anything upcoming? And – last but not least – let us know where to go for more information about you.

It’s a great way to advertise your art – and IT’S ABSOLUTELY FREE. The issues and content dates are as follows: JUNE – the Music Issue: content deadline May 1. AUGUST – the Performing Arts Issue (theater/dance): content needed by July 1. OCTOBER – the Visual Arts Issue: content deadline Sept. 1. JANUARY – the Literary Issue: content deadline Dec. 1.

We’re excited about the artistic focus in the year ahead, and we’re looking forward to getting to know you. Contact us at neg@norlthfieldguide.com or 507/663-7937.

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By Susan Hvistendahl

“Northfielders Have Forever Found Fun, Even in the Frigid Days of February.” That was the title of my first column for the Northfield Entertainment Guide in February of 2007. The story took note of past entertainment options in town, including oratorical contests between St. Olaf and Carleton at the Ware Auditorium (now the Grand) and Carleton professor Larry Gould’s February 1933 lecture at Skinner Chapel with motion pictures and “glorious colored slides” of his participation in the Byrd expedition to the South Pole. In keeping with the February 2011 Northfield Entertainment Guide’s theme of “Best of Northfield” and kicking off the start of my fifth year as columnist, I am hereby presenting what I am calling “Best of Historic Happenings,” with a few updates on past topics along the way.

2007

The first year of the column looked back on what was happening in that month in years past. For March, I wrote of audiences watching Japan’s “top spinner and magician” Prince Ogawa and “the remarkable hand balancer and contortionist” Frank Kamekichi at the Lockwood Opera House in 1897. In April of 1890, H.T. (“Tel”) Budd invited everyone to an Easter Masquerade Ball “with the privilege of dancing after 11 o’clock.” Budd later was featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as the world’s oldest barber, working 70 continuous years. Carleton students danced around a May pole at the first of many May Fetes in 1909 and hosted the world premiere of “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” by renowned German playwright Bertolt Brecht in May of 1948. The Circuit Chautauqua highlighted Junes in the early 20th century, with tent meetings offering culture and entertainment for the masses, such as a lecture on “startling experiences with beasts, cannibals and pygmies in Dark Africa” and “a plea for her vanishing race” by Princess Neawanna about her Ojibwa Indian tribe. Also in June: the sixstate Bicentennial tour of the Northfield Boys Chorus. For July, I wrote of community picnics which included concerts, greased pig contests, boxing matches, horseshoe tournaments, a baseball game, a tug of war, races (including one for fat men) and fireworks. My next column told the astonishing, tragic tale of Aug. 19, 1915, when a lion tamer with a visiting carnival was attacked by five lions in front of spectators and died from loss of blood at the Northfield Hospital. A happier lion tale occurred on Aug. 10, 1929, when Leo, the Metro Goldwyn Mayer lion, paid a visit to the Grand Theater. In September I wrote of “The First Jesse James Day” in 1948 (when all men were encouraged to grow beards or be confined in stocks) and of the Rice County Fair, which was held in Northfield for 71 years until wrested away by Faribault in 1938.

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Two presidents – one bust. U.S. President Bill Clinton at the 2000 Carleton commencement and current Carleton President Poskanzer both taking good care of the infamous bust of German poet Friedrich von Schiller. Poskanzer photo courtesy of The Carl. Clinton photo courtesy Carleton Archives.

“With fall comes football!” was the title in October. The column recounted the state championship game between underdog Northfield High School and Minneapolis South Side High School in 1898 (which ended in a scoreless tie) and the 7-0 upset victory of Carleton over the University of Chicago at Chicago in 1916 (headline: “Northfield Boy Carries Ball Over Line in Second Quarter…Chicago Astounded”). November’s column began with the story of the helicopter which flew over Laird Field during a Carleton football game in 1962, with the bust of the German poet Friedrich von Schiller dangling at the end of a 50-foot chain. The bust, first purloined by students in 1957, has been passed from class to class and pops up at various campus events, including commencement in 1977 when the bust was given a diploma. Most notably, President Bill Clinton held up the bust of Schiller as a “souvenir from my stay here” when he gave Carleton’s commencement address in 2000. And last fall Carleton’s new president, Steven G. Poskanzer (after being entrusted with the bust), snapped photos with a self-timer of his burgeoning relationship with the bust: shaving with Schiller, riding a scooter, donning matching ties, dining by candlelight together. The first column of 2008 was about the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. which sold remedies and entertained Northfield in January of 1895 with vaudeville acts. Also pictured were Dr. Visty and Lilly Hangtree, purveyors of Dr. Visty’s Vitalic Elixir during Defeat of Jesse James Days. Despite claims for its curative powers, the elixir contained only apple cider vinegar and Northfield tap water.

2008

In the first annual Northfield Music issue of the Guide in May, my column focused on Northfield’s Hall of Fame performers, Marilyn Sellars and Johnny Western. Sellars’ first album, “One Day at a Time,” charted nationally for 43 weeks, even topping Elvis Presley on the top country LP list. Western played guitar with Johnny Cash and wrote “The Ballad of Paladin” which he sang for the TV show, “Have Gun Will Travel.” Sellars and Western performed together on the 4th of July in Northfield in 2005 and Sellars was featured at Three Links’ 110th Anniversary concert in March of 2009. Peter Tork, a member of the famed 1960s musical group, the Monkees, was the subject of my June 2008 column. Why? Because Peter Tork attended Carleton College where he was a radio DJ and active in dramat-

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ics. (He dropped out twice, alas, so cannot be claimed as a graduate.) A pinball area was named in his honor in the Sayles-Hill Campus Center in 1980 after students held a portrait of Carleton’s first president hostage. In July, I wrote of three St. Olaf graduates who had conquered the Big Apple: soprano soloist Irene Gubrud (’66); French horn player and Broadway musical contractor Ron Sell (’66); and French horn soloist and composer Sharon Moe (’64). Since I had played in the St. Olaf Band with Irene and Ron, it was a pleasure catching up with them. Last December,

Marilyn Sellars and I attended a fascinating workshop at the Northfield Retirement Center put on by Irene and her husband Steven Finch on “Music, Aging and the Brain” about how music can be used to stimulate new neural connections. Nancy Ringham of St. Olaf (’77) and Sylvia Rhyne of Carleton (’78) were featured in August 2008. Ringham lived the classic Broadway story: understudy steps into leading role. In 1980 she played Eliza opposite Rex Harrison in the 25th anniversary revival of “My Fair Lady.” Rhyne’s signature role has been as Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera” and she now performs medieval music in a duo called “Asteria” with Eric Redlinger (including a 2010 stop at Carleton). Wayne Eddy recounted 40 years of KYMN history for me in September. Eddy, a member of the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame, initiated the first broadcast of KYMN on Sept. 27, 1968. He continues to host “The Wayne Eddy Affair” Monday through Friday mornings.

Clockwise from upper left: Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Famer, Wayne Eddy; Marilyn Sellars (left) and Irene Gubrud at the Northfield Retirement Center Dec. 30 at a workshop on “Music, Aging and the Brain”; and Golden Girl Betty White from an Entertainment Guide inscripted thank-you for her coverage in this column.

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So what was Betty White doing on the cover of the October 2008 Guide? She was shown singing “Um Yah Yah” with the St. Olaf Choir during her visit to St. Olaf in May of 1992. Inside was a photo of her inscribed “to my friends at the Northfield Entertainment Guide.” In a letter to me, White had written that since the character Rose from “St. Olaf, Minnesota” that she portrayed on TV’s “Golden Girls” was not “the brightest bulb in the chandelier,” she had been apprehensive about her visit. But the college “couldn’t have been warmer and more welcoming. To this day I have my Uff Da cup and shirt.” Of course, this seven-time Emmy awardwinner had a banner year in 2010 at age 88, starting with a very entertaining Super Bowl commercial, then hosting “Saturday Night Live” and being one of the most searchedfor names on the Internet. For November, I wrote a column, “Drop Back Ten Meters and Punt,” about the only NCAA metric football game ever played between Carleton and St. Olaf on Sept. 17, 1977. I finished the year by writing about Barack Obama’s February 1999 convocation talk at Carleton College.

2009

The January column detailed Dwight Eisenhower’s Sept. 16, 1952, campaign stop in Northfield, which filled Laird Stadium beyond its 9,000 capacity, and summarized nine presidential visits to our town from 1908-2004. February and March brought columns on founder John

From left to right: Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower during a 1952 campaign stopover in Northfield; center: Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek with one of Northfield’s quiz show aces, Joseph Crippen; and crooner Dixon Bond (foreground) singing with the Carleton Knights, a group he founded in 1955. Eisenhower and Knights photos courtesy Carleton Archives.

North’s ties to Abraham Lincoln and the 110th anniversary of Odd Fellows/Three Links. April’s column started with “Today’s Jeopardy Answer: Eric Hillemann, Joseph Crippen and George Soule.” The question: “Who are Northfield’s Quiz Show Aces?” All three men won on “Jeopardy,” but Carleton archivist Eric Hillemann also has the distinction of helping Kevin Olmstead win a record $2.18 million dollars as a lifeline on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” In May, I wrote of Northfield’s oldest building, the Lyceum, which later became the basis of a book for the Northfield Historical Society. For the second annual music issue in June, I wrote of the long tradition of singing in Northfield, followed by a column in July on Northfield’s first 1861 flag and, in August, a history of the Northfield Arts Guild’s own musical melodrama “Jesse,” which had its genesis in 1976 and has been revived by the new Lockwood Theater Company. September and October columns focused on remarkable artist and adventurer Bryan Moon (his James-Younger Gang as cats prints are for sale at the Northfield Historical Society) and the almost-forgotten founder of Carleton’s art department, the “unsinkable” Scotsman (survivor of the Lusitania), Ian B. Stoughton Holbourn. I closed the year with two columns on college football in Northfield, spanning the years 1883-1917 and 1918-1950. My research established that the football Goatrophy between St. Olaf and Carleton was created by Dr. R.B. Fouch of Minneapolis, who also created the “Slab of Bacon” trophy which preceded the current Paul Bunyan’s ax trophy fought over between the U. of Minn. and U. of Wis. in football.

Last year’s columns began with “Northfield’s 1941-42 Winter Carnivals,” and a picture of Joe DiMaggio shaking hands with Northfield’s Winter Carnival King during a visit to his then-wife Dorothy’s sister who lived here. Carleton’s fabulous, fictitious Joe Fabeetz, elected by a landslide to the college senate in 1977, was featured in February. Fabeetz lives on today in legend and on Facebook. Two centennials were noted in columns that followed: Carleton’s SaylesHill in March and the Carnegie Library in April.

2010

My love affair with Hiram Scriver, early town merchant, was the subject of my May column. The third annual music issue of June celebrated Carleton’s Night Crawlers, rock favorites of the 1960s, led by Marc Reigel. Three of the four delighted Carls, Oles and townies of that era by reuniting for a gig at Froggy Bottoms on May 1. In July, I wrote of Northfield’s beloved popcorn wagon, a favorite town icon brought to town by Vera Johansen in 1979, now run by the senior center. I found the “Tosty Rosty Man,” a mechanical clown which was the symbol of Northfield’s 1918 Cretors Co. wagon, retired on a shelf at the senior center. Replicas of it now sell for $585. In honor of August’s Vintage Band Festival, I wrote of my experiences on the St. Olaf Band tour of Germany, Norway and Denmark in 1966 and of our director Miles (Mity) Johnson, truly the “heart and soul of the St. Olaf Band” from 1957 to 1994. Left: Vera Johansen in front of her legacy in the Square, our beloved Popcorn Wagon; and below: the Carleton rock favorite of the ’60s, the Night Crawlers. Johansen photo courtesy Jeanine Landswerk, Night Crawlers photo courtesy David Gray.

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His legacy is continued by Timothy Mahr (St. Olaf ’78). Jimmy Gillette, Carleton’s famed band director, composer and organist from 1923 to 1937, was featured in September. I interviewed talented artist L.K. Hanson, St. Olaf ’66 and long-time Star Tribune staffer, for our third annual October Visual Arts issue and, sadly, had to write “Farewell to Froggy Bottoms, 2001-2010” for November after the September flood destroyed the pub.

columnist last month with a look at the temperance movement of Northfield, which was promoted by ax-wielding settlers. What will the fifth year bring? With history happening every day, I can’t wait to find out myself.

My December column detailed some of the research finds of my book about the Lyceum and I concluded my fourth year as

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Sun., Feb. 27, 2-4 pm – Tour the building, learn about programs and about the enrollment process for the 2011/12 school year. Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336 Third monday monthly, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault The Cheese Cave – Faribault – Unsettled Ale Society – Second 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.

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 Carleton Caldecott Club, Saturdays, 11am-12pm – Carleton ACT student volunteers present this exciting seven-week program celebrating outstanding children’s illustrators and their books. For children of all ages. Free. 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 Northfield Senior Center – www.northfieldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults in a premier fitness facility with an 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, Feb. 5, 9:30-11am 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. Living Well in Today’s Time: Family Relationships • 11am – Presented by Patricia Richardson. $5, pre-registration required. 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. St. Dominic School – 216 N Spring St., 507/645-8136 – Open House, Feb. 17, 5:30-7:30pm – Introduces preschool through eighth grade options for families.

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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. 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 – 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. Creative Kids – Saturdays, 10am – Kids grades K-5 can have fun with a variety of art mediums with a licensed art teacher.

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Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill

27798 Chippendale Ave • 507/645-0676 Facebook: Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill – 11-1am (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 Reader’s Pick for Best (office 645-1665) 2007-2010 www.chapati.us – Closed Dinner Mondays – Cuisine of India. 2009-2010 Vegetarian 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 Reader’s Pick for Best 2007-2010 Music Venue 2007-2010 Happy Hour 2007-2010 Beer Selection 2008 Place to be Seen

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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.

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200 Division St. • 786-9696 • Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm – 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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421 Division St. • 664-0400 Mon-Fri • 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties. James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery Page 7

2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

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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.

Northfield Golf Club – 707 Prairie St. 645-4026 • Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri/Sat 11am-9pm – Whether seated in the main dining room, bar, or member’s lounge, beautiful panoramic views of the golf course provide a charming atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menus with a variety of cuisine to savor under the direction of Chef Rafael Perez and his staff. Pan Pan Cafe

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303 Division St. • 786-9200 • Mon-Th 11am8pm, Fri-Sun 8am-8pm – 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. Reader’s Pick for Best 2007-2010 Breakfast 2009-2010 Value (breakfast) Appetizers Family Dining Wine Selection

The Tavern of Northfield

– 212 Division St. www.tavernofnorthfield.com 663-0342 Sun-Thu 6:30am10pm, 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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February 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! CROSSINGS AT CARNEGIE 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

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507/732-7616 • www.crossingsatcarnegie.com Roma di Luna • Feb. 4, 7:30pm Influences of gospel, bluegrass, psychedelia and rhythm and blues. $18 advance, $20 at the door. Bluegrass Sundays: Ivory Bridge • Feb. 6, 2-4pm Hear the edge of traditional acoustic music. $10 advance, $12 at the door, free for 10 and younger. Wednesday Night Live! Comedy Night • Feb. 9, 7:30pm The funniest comedians around. $10 advance, $12 at the door. Orange Mighty Trio • Feb. 11, 7:30pm Roots, jazz and modern chamber music. $16 advance, $18 at the door. Lindsay Mac & the Boom Booms • Feb. 18, 7:30pm Alternative pop, songstress and cellist with drums, guitar and keys. $18 advance, $20 at the door. Cheryl Wheeler • Feb. 25, 7:30pm Emotional folk music in silky alto, interspersed by hilarious storytelling. $22 advance; $24 at the door.

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Bluegrass Sundays: Art Stevenson & High Water

Feb. 27, 2-4pm Traditional, original, contemporary and instrumentals: something for everyone! $10 advance; $12 at the door; free for 10 and younger. HOBGOBLIN LOFT 920 State Highway 19, Red Wing

877/866-3936 • www.stoneyend.com/loft Soapbox Players Shirley Valentine • Feb. 11-12, 17-19 A wonderful one-woman play. $9. The Ring of Kerry • Feb. 26. One of Minnesota’s best Irish groups. $15. LAKE PEPIN ART & DESIGN CENTER 2nd & Main street,

ROCHESTER MAYO CIVIC CENTER

30 Civic Center Dr. SE • 507/328-2220 • Mayociviccenter.com Riverdance • Feb. 3, 7:30-10pm The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance. Tickets: $58.50/$48.50. World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions • Feb. 18, 7:30-9:30pm The show emulates the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria, in its presentation of Lipizzans, maintaining traditional as well as entertaining performance. Adults (13+) $27.50/$23.50; youth (212) and seniors (65+), $27.50/$12.25; groups 15+, $27.50/$18.50 (at box office only). Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale’s Wagner and the Gods • Feb. 19, 7:30pm

Mythical magic and drama take center stage as we voyage from the Rhine to Valhalla. Weave through Wagner’s mysterious Ring of the Nibelungs: Ride with the Valkyries, sail the Rhine with Siegfried and enter into paradise with the gods. Adult: $28/$24, youth 12 & under: $18/$14. Atmosphere • Feb. 25, 6pm Eleven years after becoming the first hip-hop act to put the Twin Cities on the map, Atmosphere has grown into one of the most accomplished MC/producer duos around. Featuring: Prof, Los Nativos, DJ Abilities. All ages, $22. Leo Kottke • Feb. 26, 7:30-9:30pm On a 6 and 12 steel-stringed guitars his fingers race with uncommon speed, developing a deep, churning groove that can at times sound like several people playing at once. He is truly a master of the guitar whose playing has influenced generations. $36/$26.

Pepin, WI • 715/442-4442 • www.pepinartdesign.org Claudia Schmidt • Feb. 13 Legendary folk singer in special Valentine’s concert matinee.

RON’S PLACE at LaQuinta 1625 S Broadway, Rochester 507/424-5880 • www.ronsplaceelq.com Michael Charles • Feb. 4, 9pm-1am Six-time Grammy elected Australian blues man. $5.

RED WING ART ASSOCIATION 418 Levee St., Red Wing

SHELDON THEATER 443 West 3rd St., Red Wing

651/388-7569 • www.redwingartsassociation.org Celebrating a Dream • Through Feb. 21 Member exhibit celebrates the universality of having dreams. Picturing History II: Paintings and Studies of Art, Artifacts, and Architecture at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Through Feb. 21 Richard F. Rock paints in many different forms artifacts from MIA collections. ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER 20 Civic Center Dr. SE 507/282-8481 • www.rochestercivictheatre.org One in Four Art Exhibit • Jan. 31-Feb. 4, M-F, 11am-5pm Work by artists who live with or have a history of living with mental illness. VSA Minnesota is sponsoring this exhibit to educate the general public on the mental illness stigma that many artists live with and help inform about the many faces of mental illness. One in four adults will be affected by mental illness in a given year.

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651/388-8700 • www.sheldontheatre.org Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants • Feb. 5, 7pm Big Walter Smith has personified the blues in Minneapolis and St. Paul for more than 40 years. His 300-pound presence and velveteen voice have graced almost every blues and R&B stage in the Twin Cities. He has won 18 music awards in Minnesota. $15 adults, $9 students. Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now • Feb. 12, 7pm. Arts Alive • Feb. 18, 7pm; Feb. 19, 2pm ZUMBRO LUTHERAN CHURCH 623 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester

507/288-2649 • www.zumbrolutheran.org Lyra Baroque Orchestra • Feb. 11, 7:30pm Stabat Mater: Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Boccherini. Guests: Maria Jette, soprano, and Darryl Taylor, countertenor. $20-$90.

Shake the snow off your boots at the 5th Annual

Northﬁeld Winter Stomp! a community contra dance with music by Contratopia

Friday, February 18, 7-10:30 pm Northﬁeld Armory All are welcome. Dance participation recommended for those 10 years and up.

519 Division Street, downtown Northfield $9 adults, $6 students (family cap $25) Dance instruction at 7 p.m. No prior contra dance experience or dance partner required. Sponsored by the Northfield Community Contra Dance Association (northfieldcontradance@gmail.com).

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THIS MONTH: Jenkins Jewelers

Supporting the Guide since 2009!

By Felicia Crosby Walking into the sanctuary of Jenkins Jewelers is akin to finding gentle warmth from the cold. Against the backdrop of the weathered stonewalls, gemstones in rings, necklaces and bracelets all sit upright in their cases like little sentinels, the lights from the shop reflecting the exuberant sparkle under the glass. A jewelry store is usually not a drop-in place: “Gosh, I feel like an emerald today.” Most jewelers don’t get a lot of casual business. But there is a memory at the ready in this space for each and every occasion: an engagement or a wedding, a birth of a baby; a graduation or an anniversary. This is jewelry that bears witness to the important moments in people’s lives. And Craig Jenkins considers that the value of fine jewelry. Jenkins Jewelers has graced its location on Division Street since 1986, the year Craig bought the business from Keith Homestad. A native of South Minneapolis, Craig began his career at Unique Diamond Center, working for a man who was a Northfield native himself. Like many people, Craig and his wife, Bobbi, liked Northfield and saw it as a great place to raise kids. When the opportunity came up to buy the store. Craig took it, moving his young family to town a few years later. Northfield’s been their home ever since. So how does he feel about owning Northfield’s only fine jewelry establishment? “There’s lots of diversity here for a small town,” he says. “We try to have a little something for everyone, though it’s hard to have everything for everybody all the time!” There have been changes to the business over the years, he notes; the economy, to be sure, and perhaps most notably the Internet, with its plethora of on-line shopping options. “The Internet has created a phenomenal change,” Craig explains. “Often people, younger people especially, will purchase online with no idea what they’re buying.” That can make for some regretful situations; it’s not easy to gauge quality online. But he also sees the good in the shopping evolution. “The Internet changed the face of the jewelry business,” he says. “It’s made all retail jewelers much more competitive. Overall that’s a good thing.” Jenkins Jewelers has worked hard to get close to online pricing, but can offer all the advantages that only an experienced professional can: one-on-one service and expertise. One other essential ingredient in a successful purchase? Trust.

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“Jewelry is still an emotional purchase,” Craig points out. “People trust us – we strive to earn that. They want value; they trust us to give them a quality product at a fair price. We build relationships with people, and see them time and time again. It’s the most important part of the business.” Craig pauses for a moment as the warm glow from the gold and silvery-white bands in the wedding case catch the morning light. “You know, when women get a piece of jewelry they remember the occasion; the anniversary or the birth of a child – men don’t always see that. The emotional significance – that’s the value.” And the value of a trusted neighborhood professional to help honor those moments? As the ad says – priceless.

507/645-6502 313 Division St. Northfield, MN 55057

NORTHFIELD SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (ARTech) serving students in grades 6-12

OPEN HOUSE join us SUNDAY FEB. 27 2 - 4 pm

1719 Cannon Rd. (behind Perkins, off Highway 3) artech.k12.mn.us

Now accepting applications for the 2011/12 school year.

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