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Contents

July Gigs..................................................... 1 Exhibits ................................................... 2 Happenings ..................................2-18, 21

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Positively Division Street ............... 23

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Festival Guide ..................................... 24-25

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July Shorts................................................... 26

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Historic Happenings .................. 27-29

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Advertisers’ Index ............................ 29

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TREE of Knowledge and Delight is the title of Northfield’s newest public sculpture. Created by high school students under the mentorship of St. Olaf art professor emeritus Mac Gimse, this is the first of what the Northfield Arts and Culture Commission hopes is an annual infusion of young artists’ contributions to the community that will, in time, grow into a sculpture garden at the high school. For more, see this month’s shorts on page 26.

July Gigs Acoustic Jam ..................... Tuesdays – Cow Ian Alexy....................................19 – Tavern Best of Broadway ..................... 1 – Paradise Betty and Ocho~ ..........................21 – Cow Bonnie and the Clydes .................20 – Cow Chance Meetings ..........................14 – Cow Collective Unconscious......14 – Zumbrota Sean Emery .......................... 11 – Way Park Tim Fast .................... 13 – Hogan Brothers Madelyn Hartke........................21 – Tavern Jagged Ease .....................14 – Cannon Falls John Gorka..........................20 – Zumbrota Inga Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Joel Cooper ................................27 – Cow Joel Kachel......................22 – Cannon Falls Lonesome Dan Kase...................6 – Tavern Russell Lachney ..............................7 – Cow Carey Langer .................................27 – Cow Billy McLaughlin ..................6 – Zumbrota Sasha Mercedes .........................28 – Tavern Mark Mraz ................................12 – Tavern Marty Anderson and the Goods .14 – Cow Northern Roots Session ...Mondays – Cow

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Mike Pattison ............................13 – Tavern Don Paulson ....................1 – Cannon Falls Barb Piper ...............................19, 26 – Cow Potluck and the Hot Dishes.....20 – Tavern Alison Rae .............................7, 27 – Tavern Relativity ..........................8 – Cannon Falls Salsabrosa ........................25 – Central Park Anne Sawyer .............................14 – Tavern Study Hall .........................Mondays – Cow Reno Sweeney ................21 – Cannon Falls Daniel Switch .................21 – Cannon Falls Switched at Birth .............7 – Cannon Falls T.H.E. House Band.......................18 – Pool Irish Music ...... Wednesdays – Hogan Bros treVeld ............................14 – Cannon Falls Katy Vernon .................................5 –Tavern Andrew Walesch ......28, 29 – Cannon Falls Wake-Robin .......................11 – Bittersweet Why Not? ........................................6 – Cow Tony Williams ................15 – Cannon Falls

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Northfield Senior Center Gallery Crossings at Carnegie 320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pm On the Edge: A Group Show – July 2-31 – Artwork of all kinds taking a look over the edge. Opening Reception: July 13, 7pm.

Eclectic Goat – 418 Division St.

1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm Richard Wright, pastel and oil paintings and Julie Fakler, paintings and fiber art – through July 8

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Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10-3 NC3 – Natural Connections x3 – through Aug. 4 – showcasing ceramic sculpture by Claudia Poser, works on paper by Dale Vanden Houten and photographs by Cate Vermeland. All of the work is inspired by the natural world, making it rich in surface and color.

In the Members’ Room: “Wabi Sabi”: an American Adaptation – through Aug. 4 – Tom Willis’ Japanese style Raku pottery and Judy Saye-Willis’ textiles, which are made using a variety of Japanese techniques. Tom finds the unpredictability of Raku firing engaging, while Judy is drawn to the unending possibilities of color and patterning available in Shibori dyeing.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic 1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm The Change that Comes from a Fresh Coat – through July 21 – Wood carvings by NAG member Randy Mitchell. A Northfield native, Randy recalls childhood winters filled with sledding days and quiet snowscapes. “My show is to bring back the good old times of a warm heart and the view of a fresh start that comes from a winter scene in one’s own mind.”

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Marsha Kitchel, oil paintings; Patsy Dew, artist books – July 9-Aug. 12

Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372 paradisecenterforthearts.org Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm, Su/M closed Carlander Family Gallery: “Asia Speaks” – through July 31 – Dee Teller’s entire show is on fans and scrolls – the Asian way to present original work. Teller has exhibited in China, Japan, Canada, Korea and the USA. Her horses and calligraphy make up the majority of the show. It will also include Yellow Mountain landscape, florals and other subjects.

Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: “In His Image” – through July 31 – Mary McCartney – paintings and drawings in a variety of media including oil, pastels, acrylic, batik and pencil. Her work ranges from the detailed and representational to highly expressionistic juxtapositions of color and form. Her portraiture has been described as having a classical air, reminiscent of Italian Renaissance painters.

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Northfield Historical Society 408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pm Northfield Girl Scouts – Then and Now – through mid-August – Personal stories and memorabilia from Northfield women who have participated in the organization.

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Theater Best of Broadway and Film

July 1, 2pm; Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Southern Minnesota’s best singers are back again for a fourth time to belt out those Broadway tunes.

Always an audience favorite and sell-out show, the Best of Broadway Series this year will have all your favorite Broadway classics and those great classics from the big screen. Tickets: $15 members, $19 nonmembers, $8 children under 12.

Into the Woods

July 20-22, 26-29, Aug. 2-5; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm; Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine and directed by Gary Briggle. An ambivalent Cinderella? A bloodthirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch…who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. In collaboration with the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children 12 and under, $1 off per-ticket for groups of ten or more for the same performance. Sponsored by Faribault Foods.

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HAPPE N I NG S SUNDAY, JULY 1 Don Paulson • 1-4pm

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MONDAY, JULY 2 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Contented Cow An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls An original singer/songwriter with beautiful ballads and foot-stompin’ bluegrass.

Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

Theater: Best of Broadway and Film 2pm

TUESDAY, JULY 3

Paradise Center for Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Northfield Eagles

Contented Cow This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.

Bar Bingo • 6pm Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Politics and a Pint • 6pm

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

Theater: Measure for Measure • 7pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph!

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July Bike Criterion Race • 9am-6pm

Downtown Northfield Celebrate Independence Day in Northfield and take in the rush of adrenalin as professional cyclists speedily maneuver through the streets of town to compete in this popular race.

Northfield Fourth of July Community Celebration • 5pm

Kids Carnival in Sesquicentennial Plaza parking lot (in front of post office) 5-7pm, Kids parade from Econofoods parking lot, follows bike criteriun (see above) and fireworks at dusk from the Middle School.

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HAPPENINGS Wednesday, July 4, continued

Why Not? • 8-10:30pm

Contented Cow Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11:30pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps!

Tavern Lounge Dan has played his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S., showcasing his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles

Billy McLaughlin & Some Mystery Guests • 8pm

THURSDAY, JULY 5

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota “McLaughlin is known in hard-core guitar circles as a mystical guitar guru.” – Brookings Register. $18 advance, $20 door.

Cannon Falls First Thursday Fun Fest • 5-8pm

Cannon Falls Entertainment, street vendors, artists, games for the kids and more.

Katy Vernon • 8:30-11pm

Tavern Lounge A Minnesota Music Award nominee, Katy plays regularly at Twin Cities venues such as the Aster Cafe, Wild Thymes, Amsterdam Bar, 331 Club and the Guthrie. Her debut solo album, Before I Forget, will be released later this year.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 Bar Bingo • 7pm

Northfield Eagles

Karaoke • 9pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein / Castle Rock and Roll SATURDAY, JULY 7 Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square Artists’ and farmers’ market on Bridge Square with many familyfriendly activities.

Switched at Birth • 2-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A five-person group that plays a unique blend of bluegrass, country, folk and acoustic blues.

Recital Series An American Experience July 22-Aug. 5 9 days of World Class Performances and Cello Masterclasses St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN All performances at 7:30 pm except Aug 5 Grand Finale at 1pm $15 Adults/$10 Seniors/$5 Students celloanamericanexperience.com

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Russell Lachney • 8-10:30pm

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Contented Cow

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

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Alison Rae • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge Known for her mesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics, this talented and critically acclaimed artist delivers songs that eloquently touch upon the simple beauty of the world.

Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph!

MONDAY, JULY 9 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

DJ Music

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Contented Cow An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Relativity • 2-5pm

Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

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

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A variety of music ranging from covers of current popular music to the sounds of Fleetwood Mac, John Mellencamp, Indigo Girls, and Sarah McLachlan. They combine power harmonies, bluesy vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and percussion to create a unique sound.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Artist Opening Reception: Kitchel/Dew • 5-7pm

Bar Bingo • 3pm

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HAPPENINGS Tuesday, July 10, continued

FRIDAY, JULY 13

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Murder Mystery Dinner • 6pm

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Wake-Robin • 12-1pm

Bittersweet Wake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Easterson, playing live acoustic (mostly Celtic) and traditional American music (including Civil War tunes).

Noontime Organ Recital: Michael Elsbernd 12:15-12:45pm

Sean Emery

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls This mystery has a 1920’s gangster theme and is presented by The Murder Mystery Company. The show consists of three acts with two intermissions. Tickets: $45 per person, pre-registration required. Cost includes Murder Mystery Show and Italian dinner buffet with dessert. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Call the Winery at 507/263-7400 to reserve your seat.

Tim Fast • 6-8pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A nationally touring finger-style guitar picking, harmonica bending, singer/songwriter. His music is infused with folk, blues and country, and he plays both covers and original songs.

Skinner Chapel, Carleton Michael Elsbernd, First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD. Free and open to the public.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

Books and Stars: Sean Emery • 7pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See galleries page.

Way Park Comedy, juggling and fun.

Northfield Eagles Exhibit Opening Reception: On the Edge • 7pm

Mike Pattison • 8-11:30pm

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Tavern Lounge

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

Karaoke • 9pm

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

SATURDAY, JULY 14

Northfield Eagles

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Bridge Square Artists’ and farmers’ market on Bridge Square with many family friendly activities.

Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein Castle Rock and Roll

Tavern Lounge From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.

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7 Spectacular Gradens to See! Artists in Every Garden!

Saturday, July 14 from 10-4 Sunday, July 15 from 11-4 Advance ticket sales at Knecht’s Nursery and eco gardens or purchase a ticket at any garden during the tours.

Tickets: $10 (under age 12 free, must be accompanied by an adult)

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HAPPENINGS July 14, continued Northfield Garden Tour: Flowers and Fine Art • 10am-4pm

This is the first of a two-day event. Tour six private gardens and one bonus garden at the Northfield Retirement Center. Each will include a resident artist showcasing their work with items for sale. Advance tickets at - gardens and around Knecht’s Nursery, eco downtown Northfield, and at the gardens.

Tickets: $10. Children under 12 are free.

Festival of Farms Tour • 12:30pm

Just Food Co-op Visit Cherry Leaf Farm, Spring Wind Farm, Little Hill Berry Farm and end at Open Hands Farm with an ice cream social. Just Food will provide transportation from their parking lot. Register at justfood.coop.

Jagged Ease • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A five-piece acoustic group that plays original music ranging from a lounge feel to blues.

Chance Meetings • 5-7pm

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Contented Cow A group of Northfield musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events.

They are John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Neil Rowley and Steve Shroyer, making for a real mix of styles and genres. treVeld • 5-8pm

Marty Anderson and the Goods • 8pm

Contented Cow The “Goods” music is a blend of Americana and country alternative sound with lots of Bob Dylan. They do some glam-era adaptations that really rock, as well as new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams.

Anne Sawyer • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge This local artist couples her haunting, soulful and powerful voice with a variety of old-time and Americana music.

DJ Music

Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Rueb ‘N’ Stein SUNDAY, JULY 15 Northfield Garden Tour: Flowers and Fine Art • 11am-4pm

Northfield This is the second of a two-day event. See July 14 description.

Tony Williams • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Tony Williams’ solo performance features a variety of classical, flamenco and jazz originals as well as some Americana/classic cover songs. During the summer of 2011 he was voted the winner of the KARE 11 “The Voice: Minnesota” contest.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A group of string musicians who perform music that blends genres such as gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots.

Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Quiz Night • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Collective Unconscious: Déja Vu • 8pm

State Theater, Zumbrota Incredible musicians playing Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s Déja Vu album. $24 advance, $17 door.

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Contented Cow Stop in anytime to sign up for this fourperson team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph!

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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine

Directed by Gary Briggle

Performances July 20 - 22, July 26 - 29, Aug 2 - 5 7:30 p.m. Except July 22, 29, and August 5 at 2:00 p.m. *ASL July 26 & AD July 22

Location Paradise Center For the Arts 321 Central Ave. N. Faribault, MN 55021 Box Office Northfield Arts Guild: 507-645-8877 Paradise Center for the Arts: 507-332-7372 Tickets: $15 Adults & $10 children 12 and Under A Collaborative Theatrical Production

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MONDAY, JULY 16

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

Contented Cow An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

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

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield Eagles Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles THURSDAY, JULY 19 Barb Piper • 5-7pm

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.

Ian Alexy • 8:30-11pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

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

Noontime Organ Recital: George Fergus • 12:15-12:45pm

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf George Fergus, student at St. Olaf College. Free and open to the public.

Books and Stars: T.H.E. House Band • 7pm

Outdoor Pool Classic rock and roll with a local touch. Includes free admission to the pool.

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Bar Bingo • 7pm

Northfield Eagles Theater: Into the Woods • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Bonnie and the Clydes • 8-10:30pm

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

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Maintain peace of mind and independence while receiving personalized care with access to Northfield Retirement Community’s meal options, housekeeping services and 24-hour emergency response system.

Northfield Hospice is celebrating 30 years of caring with a special event on Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Long Term Care Center patio on the Northfield Hospital campus.

For a tour or more information, call us today at 507-664-3466.

We invite you to join us in celebrating this important anniversary by participating in our butterfly release. With a $15 contribution, you can purchase a butterfly in memory of loved ones and personally release it as part of this special service. Refreshments will follow.

To order, fill out the form below and send it to: Northfield Hospice, 2000 North Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057

NORTHFIELD HOSPICE 30TH ANNIVERSARY BUTTERFLY RELEASE TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 Name Address Phone E-Mail Number of Butterflies: Northfield Retirement Community 900 Cannon Valley Drive 507-664-3466 www.northfieldretirement.org

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HAPPENINGS Friday, July 20, continued Potluck and the Hot Dishes • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge Folk meets country and pop with Northfield native Tim Buzza and his wife, Carolyn Buzza, plus Terra Widdifield and Steve Botts.

John Gorka • 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota “The leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk Movement.”

-Rolling Stone. $24 advance, $26 door.

Matthew Griswold & The Stompede

Upstairs Rueb Bone shakin’ voodoo grooves from this footstompin’ folk-rock duo – a delta blues tribute with a side order of thistle and shamrock. matthewgriswold.net Karaoke • 9pm Matthew Griswold

Rueb ‘N’ Stein / Castle Rock and Roll

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Eat Local Farm Tour • times vary

Pick up a Local Farm Tour book at Just Food Co-op Visit local farms.

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square Artists’ and farmers’ market on Bridge Square with many familyfriendly activities. $2 advance, $26 at the door.

JULY 2012

Stockholm Art Fair • 10am-5pm

Village Park, Stockholm, WI Paintings, jewelry, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, leather, photography and more.

Food vendors offer meatloaf struan with horseradish marmalade. Wood-fired pizza, portabella mushrooms, sandwiches and many local specialties. Local musicians including Patchouli and Yata perform onstage throughout the day.

Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival • 10am-5pm

Hannah’s Bend Park, Cannon Falls This is the first of a two-day event that features nearly 20 wineries from across Minnesota. Wine tasting hours are 12-4pm each day.

Sample ten wines for $20 (option to purchase five additional tasting tickets for $5).

Northfield Arts Guild’s Summer Dance Performance 11am-12pm

Bridge Square The performance will take place outdoors starting on Bridge Square and traveling over to the Fourth Street pedestrian bridge.

Daniel Switch • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A fantastic and engaging acoustic artist who plays a large variety of well-known covers.

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Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Joel Kachel • 1-4pm

Reno Sweeney • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A six-piece, Minneapolis-based ’30s and ’40’s revival band that performs a mix of jazz standards and original tunes.

Theater: Into the Woods • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Original singer/songwriter. A child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engaging stage presence and lively music. This highenergy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more.

Theater: Into the Woods • 2pm

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Betty and Ocho • 8-11pm

Contented Cow Madelyn Hartke • 8-11:30pm

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Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf This is the first of nine days of world class performance and cello masterclasses. Tonight’s opening recital features world-renowned cellist, Tanya Remenikova. Program will include works by J.S. Bach, Samuel Barber & Mendelssohn. Reception to follow. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students (or donation). More info at celloanamericanexperience.com.

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Quiz Night • 8pm

Karoakee • 8:30pm

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Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

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Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

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

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield Eagles Cello: An American Experience Recital Series • 7:30pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf This is the second of nine days of world class performance and cello master classes. Tonight’s event is a cello master class by Laura Sewell who studied with Jacqueline du Pré in London and will share her insight on the life and teachings of du Pré. The class features student performances of the Elgar Cello Concerto. Suggested $5 donation. More info at celloanamericanexperience.com.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

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Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf This is the third of nine days of world class performance and cello master classes. Tonight’s recital features SPCO cellist, Joshua Koestenbaum. The program will include works by Prokofiev, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Reception to follow. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. More info at celloanamericanexperience.com.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

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Taste of Northfield • 4-10pm

Bridge Square This is a reschedule of June’s washout.

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Noontime Organ Recital: David Limm • 12:15-12:45pm

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Northfield Eagles Northfield’s Got Talent • 7pm

Bridge Square Cash and prizes. Only 15 acts accepted. Apply online at kymnradio. net or email to info@1001solutionsllc.com. Must be 12 years or older.

Theater: Into the Woods • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Cello: An American Experience Recital Series • 7:30pm

Studio A, St. Olaf This is the fourth of nine days of world class performance and cello master classes. Tonight’s cello recital features young artists from the cello academy. Suggested $5 donation. More info at celloanamericanexperience.com.

Theater: Into the Woods • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Inga Johnson, Jerry Johnson and Joel Cooper • 7:30-10pm

Contented Cow Alison Rae • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge Known for her mesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics, this talented and critically-acclaimed artist delivers songs that eloquently touch upon the simply beauty of the world.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

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Karaoke • 9pm

Tavern Lounge Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

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Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

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FRIDAY, JULY 27 Carey Langer • 5-7pm

Andrew Walesch • 2-5pm

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

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics and originals.

Theater: Into the Woods • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Sasha Mercedes • 8-11:30pm

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Andrew Walesch • 2-5pm

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Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

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Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

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out fun, uptempo songs that everybody knows for hours on end.

No local band has everybody up on their feet and dancing more consistently than that one. They were voted the best band of 2010 in the Entertainment Guide’s “Best of Northfield” poll. They’re one of those bands you just want to go see to blow off some steam.

But that’s not enough for our man Ray. About a year ago, he got together with Rick Roy, a friend of his from back home in Hallock, MN (which Ray points out is farther from Northfield than Kansas City and Chicago), to form Fred the Bear. “It’s a more personal band,” he says. “We’re hoping to put together a cd of all original music.”

By Rich Larson With apologies to many of my friends, I’d like to nominate Ray Coudret as the hardest working musician in Northfield. He plays in two very popular local bands, Area 51 and Fred the Bear, he’s a math teacher at Northfield High School, and he was just named the director of the high school’s biennial Rock and Roll Revival extravaganza. This is a busy guy. So, it was no surprise that getting him to meet me down in Dennison at Johnny Angel’s (try the fried mushrooms) was tough. The reason wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, though. “We moved last week, and I couldn’t find my phone charger. I had a dead battery for three days.”

Even Superman has to charge his phone, I guess.

If you’re a patron of music in this town – and, since you’re reading this article, I’m going to assume you are – you’ve probably seen Ray play. His band Area 51 has been around for something like 15 years, in various forms and configurations. “Glenn Bourdot asked me if I wanted to go to an open mic night at the Center of the Universe Coffee Shop. And then the previous owners of the Grand had an open mic night, and we went to that. That’s where I met (saxophonist extraordinaire) Dan Andreason. And then the owners of the Grand asked us if we wanted to play. So we got together with Rich Hanson, and Al Agee played bass, and Dan joined us. We were the house band for the Grand. We went by the name Scattered Skies, which is my favorite name for a band, and I’m gonna get that name back and use it, because I love it. The concept was, ‘y’know those big puffy clouds? Sometimes they get together and sometimes they spread across all over’. That was Al’s concept, and it’s a good one.

Bands are funny things. Sometimes they get together and sometimes they come apart and that’s what it’s been since the beginning.”

The alumni list for Area 51 is impressive and includes such local luminaries as Joel Cooper, Carey Langer and Barb Piper. Ray – along with Andreason – has been the constant. They can churn

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And that’s just what he does for fun. He has a day job teaching math (my daughter tells me he’s as well liked by the kids as a math teacher can be) and he’s been handed the keys to a civic trust, Rock and Roll Revival, a wildly popular event with both the students and the townsfolk. Tom McKown, the English teacher who brought the show to Northfield in 1996, left to teach at the US military base in Guam last summer, creating a gigantic void. You’d think Ray would have been the obvious successor, but it wasn’t quite that easy. “I didn’t know if I was going to get the job, but I’ve wanted it for a long time. It combines all these things I’m interested in – I work with kids, I do music. I would always talk to Tom, and ask him what his thought process was putting things together. I picked his brain a lot. But there were other good people who interviewed, like REALLY good people. I don’t know what it came down to in the end, but I’m really glad it was me. And I’m really excited because all the key people are back. Bob GregoryBjorklund is back. Craig Wasner. Linda Wasner. Sherry Setchell. I don’t think I can screw this up, because they’re all there. They aren’t going to let me screw it up. In fact they’ve told me that much.”

There’s one more project he’s involved in that he can’t really discuss just yet. It’s a concert series at the NAG theatre involving people that you’ve heard of, some from Northfield and some not. You’ll be reading more about it in this space, but not until after I buy my season tickets.

Throughout our conversation, Ray was quick to talk about so many other musicians in town that he admires: Bill McGrath, Glenn Bourdot, Jon Manners, Dave Drentlaw, Wendy Smith, and literally dozens of others. All are vital and wonderful contributors to the musical culture of this town.

I’m guessing every one of them would tell you that Ray is one of those guys that keeps things going. His passion for playing and presenting great music is exceptional. We’re lucky to have a guy like him not just playing for us, but teaching our kids as well. There’s a bumper sticker that says “If you can read this, thank a teacher.”

Next time you hear music in town, thank Ray Coudret.

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Regional Festivals Summertime. It’s the stuff that weekend drives along country roads are meant for – and when there’s a festival on the other end, it makes summer memories, too. Southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin offer a treasure trove of fairs and festivals all summer long, for all ages and interests. Just point your car in the right direction, and take time to check out the riches this region offers. Bring a camera and savor the beauty of the season – all summer long.

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Pan-O-Prog

RibFest

Goodhue County Fair

July 1-8 – Lakeville • panoprog.org

Aug. 2-5 – Riverfront Park • Mankato mankato-RibFest

Aug. 7-12 – Zumbrota goodhuecountyfair.com/

Cruisin Days

Carv-Fest

Aug. 2-4 – Cannon Falls cannonfalls.org/cc_august.html

Aug. 9-11 – Alexander Park, Faribault paradisecenterforthearts.org/special-guest/ blue-collar-bbq-arts-festival/carv-fest/

Steele County Historical Extravaganza

July 8 – Owatonna steelecohistoricalsociety.org/events.php Bluegrass by Music In Owatonna

July 14-15 – Owatonna /MusicInOwatonnaPresentsBluegrass

Trappers Convention

Rice County Fair

Aug. 2-5 – Owatonna nationaltrappers.com/convention.html

July 17-22 – Faribault • ricecountyfair.net

Giant Celebration

Stockholm Art Fair

Aug. 3-5 – Le Sueur lesueurchamber.org/giant-celebration/

July 21 – Stockholm, WI stockholmartfair.org

Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Festival

Aug. 11 – Faribault paradisecenterforthearts.org/special-guest/ blue-collar-bbq-arts-festival/ Steele County Free Fair

Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival

Aug. 3-5 – Red Wing • rivercitydays.org

July 21-22 Hannah’s Bend Park, Cannon Falls •

Dennison Days

Owatonna 5 Days of Fun

Cruisin’ Days

July 25-29 – Owatonna visitowatonna.org/places-to-play/events-inowatonna.php

August 3-5 – Cannon Falls cannonfalls.org/cc_august.html

Aug. 14-19 Owatonna • scff.org/ Minnesota’s largest county fair. Over 100 food stands, 7,000 free exhibits, 300 commercial booths, 200 outdoor vendors, over 40 rides on Goldstar Amusement Midway amd Minnesota State Lottery Big Wheel Walker twice daily.

Red House Barnfest

Kolacky Days

Aug. 4 Hobgoblin Music, Red Wing • redhouserecords.com/barnfest.html

Oronoco Gold Rush Days

July 27-29 – Montgomery montgomerymn.org/kdayindex.html

River City Days

Aug. 3-4 – Dennison • dennisondays.org

Dakota County Fair

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Jesse James Days

Sept. 5-9 – Northfield • djjd.org Riverfront Fine Arts Festival

Sept. 8-9 – Northfield northfieldartsguild.org

Flyway Film Festival

Lakeville Arts Festival

Sept. 15-16 – Lakeville Area Art Center lakevilleartfestival.org/

Oct. 18-21 Pepin, Wisconsin flywayfilmfestival.org

Dozinky Festival

Sept. 15 – New Prague newprague.com/dozinky/

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Cello: An American Experience

By Felicia Crosby

Described as the instrument closest to the human voice, it’s the cello’s ability to evoke such intimacy that lets us hear our own feelings within its music. And if you’re in the vicinity of St. Olaf College from July 22 to Aug. 5, the opportunity to enjoy the cello in all its infinite glory is presented at Cello: An American Experience Recital Series. Featuring extraordinary cellists – both emerging and master – this nine-day recital opens on Sunday, July 22 at 7:30 with a show by world-renowned Tanya Remenikova. What follows includes performances by Josh Koestenbaum, associate principal cellist at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Bruce Uchimura, Western Michigan professor of music and conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra, and Mark Summer, Turtle Island String Quartet cellist. And don’t forget the incredibly talented students.

For tickets and information, go to celloanamericanexperience.com.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Whoever said genius is one part inspiration and 99 parts perspiration must have been talking about gardening, that most backbreaking, faith-reliant, finicky-weather dependent vocation. But then again, it’s all about the results. To see the best marriages of nature and nurture, join the Northfield Garden Tour on July 14 and 15, 10am-4pm and 11am-4pm respectively, when six of the area’s best gardens – as well as the Northfield Retirement Center – welcome you with warm and leafy embrace. Adding to the pleasure are the visual artists stationed at each garden, creating another layer of - gardens human art. Tickets are available in advance at Knecht’s, eco and other areas downtown. For more information, call Elizabeth Olson at 507/303-3396 or go to northfieldgardenclub.org and click on events.

Getting Down With a High Lonesome Groove

Is there anything better than an outdoor music festival cradled in rolling bluffs, under Minnesota summer skies? How about a festival that includes some of the best in today’s roots music with artists like Lucy Kaplansky, Bill Stains and Natalia Zuckerman, among others? And if the venue is the outdoor amphitheater at the picturesque Hobgoblin Music Barn, just outside Red Wing, and includes kid-friendly activities – including puppet shows and live music for little ears – you have Red House Record’s Barnfest. Held rain or shine on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 7:30pm, this celebration of Americana music is a multi-sensory reminder of what makes this region so very special. For tickets and information, go to redhouserecords.com, or call 651/644-4161.

Seeing Characters in the Woods

What happens when two excellent community theaters combine forces, talent and time to ask the musical question, “What’s after ‘Happily Ever After’?” If the joined organizations are the Northfield Arts Guild and the Paradise Center for the Arts, and the show is the beloved Steven Sondheim songfest Into the Woods, the answer is something very special. Following various “the ends” in the lives of Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood, this boisterous production is brought to life in the elegantly restored theater at the Paradise Center of the Arts, downtown Faribault. The show opens July 20, with performances through Aug. 5. For tickets and information, call Northfield Arts Guild, 507/645-8877, or Paradise Center for the Arts, 507/332-7372. And watch out for the Wolf; we hear he’s still around….

If you find yourself downtown – ok, make sure you find yourself downtown – stop at the end of Third Street, where it bottoms out onto Division, and look. Up, toward the library. Standing on a cement flowerbed, with arms reaching high, is the joyful result of the Northfield Young Sculptor’s Project, titled Tree of Knowledge and Delight – a student-created art piece under the guidance of St Olaf professor emeritus and well-known sculptor Mac Northfield artists Seth Hanson and Gimse. Produced in collaboration with the Northfield Avery Swearer (second and third from left respectively) are flanked Arts and Culture Commission by Arts and Culture chair Philip with a grant from SEMAC, Spensley (left) and Northfield High the exuberant, multi-colored School art teacher Christie Clark and St. Olaf art professor emeritus sculpture is the work of ten talented student artists from Mac Gimse in front of their recent collaboration with other students Northfield High School. It (not pictured). will sit in its present space for only a year, at which point it will be replaced by next year’s work, and will go on to form the foundation of what art teacher Christie Clark hopes is a permanent sculpture garden at the High School.

Student art downtown, and a student-created sculpture garden at school. Two more reasons to love this town.

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Tel Budd, Northfield Character and Oldest Barber I wrote two paragraphs about Henry Telford Budd, known as “Tel,” in my third “Historic Happenings” column in April of 2007. I was writing about events in past Aprils and had found this ad in the Northfield News: “Masquerade Ball! Easter Monday, April 7, 1890, at the Opera House. Tickets $1, gallery 50 cents with the privilege of dancing after 11 o’clock. Everybody invited. H.T. Budd.”

I discovered that besides sponsoring balls in the 19th century, Budd was reputed to be the nation’s oldest active barber in the 20th century, a claim which made it into “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” This famous syndicated cartoon feature was read daily by 80 million readers at the height of its popularity.

Budd, who was truly a town character, was born May 23, 1858, in Waterford, into a pioneer farm family. On Sept. 8, 1870, when Budd was 12, the story goes that Budd’s father, Stephen Budd, took his

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son straight from plowing the field to be apprenticed as a barber to Tel’s uncle, Salvatore Raineri, who had a barbershop starting in 1867 at 319 Division St., in the Gunderson Building (now housing Goodbye Blue Monday).

Raineri comes down through history as a town character himself. An Italian immigrant, Raineri fought in the Civil War and, according to his obituary in the Northfield News of Oct. 27, 1894, “He saw a great deal of active service, for wherever any fighting was to be done there the captain always Tel Budd was an active barber for 70 years. Photo courtesy Northfield wanted to be.” Raineri (who had married Budd’s Historical Society Collection. aunt, Sarah Budd) was said to be one of Northfield’s most “active and best known citizens,” a “loyal member of nearly every secret society represented in Northfield” who “took especial delight in everything that required a uniform and military drill.” Budd once declared, “Raineri was the best barber that ever lived.”

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H.T. and Ellen Budd Family, circa 1897. Children are Roy, William, Helen, Grace, Leo and Howard. Photo courtesy the Budd Family.

a barbershop on West Third Street on April 15, 1878, where he worked tirelessly for the next 62 years. (The site of his shop was taken down when highway 3 was relocated through the West Side in 1958.)

The Northfield News of Sept. 6, 1935, quoted Budd as saying that blacks ran the barber shops in Minnesota when he started and just a few white men cut hair and shaved whiskers. Then barbers’ colleges sprang up teaching the trade for about $100 and whites displaced blacks. Budd said in this story that the top figure he ever earned from any customer was 85 cents, “which he believes is as high a sum as any barber should extract at any time.”

Budd’s usual hours were 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, until 11 p.m. on Saturdays and on Sundays from 7 until 11 a.m. or noon. He once recalled, “I’ve come down Sunday mornings and found ‘em on the step waiting for me.” Sunday was a big day of business from farmers, whose budget often allowed for only one haircut a year.

A Northfield News article on Feb. 8, 1890, praised Budd as a “natural artist in tonsorial work” who “consequently has a large and growing trade.” He also ran the only public bath house and carried a “case of choice cigars” for his customers. In these early days, Budd recalled in a Northfield News story of April 19, 1929, a ten-cent shave was the “chief item of business” and “haircuts were genuine shearing bees,” not simply trims. His customary attire of frock coat and derby was mentioned, “for he believes in maintaining the dignity of his profession.” (His 1880’s style was duly noted in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not,” as well.)

When Budd was celebrating his 65th year as a barber, the Northfield News ran a story on Sept. 6, 1935, which said that early in the century Budd gave a special rate of ten cents for a haircut. Budd “hung up a record of 668 haircuts and at least twice that number of shaves during that month.” In the interview, Budd said he preferred hair cutting to shaving and added, “I was as good a hair dresser in the days when I was a young bub starting in my own shop as there was in the state, and I knew how to hold the comb and shears. About thirty young men learned their trade in my shop. Today, after 65 years as a barber my eyes and nerves are nearly as good as they ever were, and except for some trouble with my legs I would not know I am getting old.” He said he had no intentions of retiring and though closing earlier now, he “finds things dull during the long evenings

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and would much prefer to be leaning over his barber’s chair.”

Over the years, Budd was in the news for reasons other than his tonsorial longevity. On Jan. 15, 1910, the headline on the front page of the Northfield News read, “By narrow margin, H.T. Budd Struck

by Rock Island Train Escapes with Life.” Budd had a “miraculous escape from death or serious injury when he was overtaken and thrown from the track by the northbound Rock Island passenger train” in the course of taking a short cut to his shop. An upturned coat collar prevented him from hearing the train approach, he was struck in the back and “thrown with great force to the icy space between the main and side tracks.” Despite great pain from the shock and badly scratched face and hands, Budd recovered and missed only two weeks of work at the shop.

Just a few months later, Budd was back in the news. According to the Northfield News of April 30, 1910, Budd sued the mayor and aldermen of Northfield in district court for having granted him a license to operate a billiard and pool table, which was then annulled for no reason. Budd asked for a “balm to his injured reputation and loss of business” in the amount of $1,500, claiming that “he has been characterized as a lawbreaker and an undesirable citizen and that he ran a disorderly place.” When that case was dismissed, he brought a new suit in March of 1911.

Budd, who had married Ellen McGuire on Nov. 25, 1879, became a widower on Feb. 21, 1931, when she died. Four of their children survived her (Roy, William, Grace and Helen) with two sons, Howard and Leo, having preceded her in death.

On May 25, 1939, the column “Heard on the Square” in the Northfield News said, “The barbers of Northfield got together to give a party for the ‘oldest barber in the United States’ on the occasion of the 81st birthday anniversary of H.T. Budd.” Budd’s inclusion in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” column as the “oldest active barber in the United States” was mentioned, along with his claim that “he has spent more hours behind the barber chair than any other, living or dead.” His record at that time was 69 years as a barber, with 61 years at the same location. The story noted that he would spend time in the coming summer visiting nearby towns trying to win a hair tonic contest sponsored by the Lucky Tiger tonic company with his own version he had been making for 60 years. A barbershop quartet entertained and “Mr. Budd gave a demonstration of his hair restorer and also put fancy curls and waves of the older days in the hair of the barbers.”

Erling Kindem of Farmington told me that Budd usually wore a toupee at work. But one day when he was not wearing it he recommended his hair restorer to a new customer, saying, “Just try it! It works real good!” Budd then went into another room, put on his hairpiece and returned, saying to the astonished man, “Look at how good it is!” Kindem also recalled a time when his mother gave him ten cents to get a haircut. Kindem protested, “Ma, it’s 15 cents for kids!” His mother said, “Tell him it’s all you got.” Budd accepted the dime, possibly not wanting to lose a customer to barber Ed Gibbs across the street. Kindem remembered Budd telling him that even though he was in Lake City when the James-Younger Gang tried to rob the Northfield Bank in 1876, he was able to hear about it 20 minutes after it happened. Budd’s explanation to the boy: “telegraphy.”

Budd made it past the mark of 70 continuous years of working as a barber when he died of a stroke at the age of 82 on the night of Monday, Oct. 14, 1940. Though he had felt slightly ill, he had worked at his shop through the Friday before his death. His front-page obituary in the Northfield News on Oct. 17 said that for

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62 years his W. Third Street shop saw “few modern devices,” with the exception of running water and electric clippers, and “it stands today much as it was when opened in 1878.” The story noted that in the preceding year he had given a customer a haircut while blindfolded, the same style the man had gotten from Budd in 1903. Just the past summer he had cut the hair of Robert Lanphear, three years old, great-great-grandson of Abel Lanphear, one of Budd’s first customers in the 1870s from Waterford (thus serving five generations).

Budd’s obituary listed survivors as sons R.H. Budd and W.E. Budd, daughters Grace Nixon and Helen Fink, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister and many nieces and nephews.

There are quite a few Budd descendants working and/or living in the Northfield area today, including these great-grandchildren: Ted Budd, Barb Budd, George Budd, Chuck Budd and Margaret Haugen. Great-great-grandchildren are Dusty Budd, Johnna Harmer, Allie Harmer, Samantha Budd, and Andrew Budd and there is one great-great-great-grandchild Liam Olson-Budd. Nineteen descendants live outside of Northfield.

In the fall of 2010 Dusty Budd had the honor of portraying his great-great-grandfather Tel Budd in Cemetery Stories of the Northfield Historical Society. Dusty told me, “My family is very important to me and being able to bring him back to life for a brief time was an absolute treat.” He feels the work ethic of his family stems from Tel Budd, who worked for seven decades in Northfield.

“I am proud to be a Budd and a living example of the standard he set,” said Dusty, noting that Tel Budd “loved and appreciated what Northfield is all about” and “would cut your hair for nothing if you couldn’t afford it or would give you a discount if you were short of cash.” And, Dusty concluded, “Northfield is a unique town,” made that way by people like his great-great-grandfather: “He’s a perfect example of a ‘townie’ and that in itself is enough to make me smile!”

Thanks to Barb Budd for providing me with genealogical and other information about the Budd family.

Dusty Budd portrayed his great-great-grandfather in Cemetery Stories of the Northfield Historical Society in 2010 and sketch of Tel Budd in his customary attire. Photo courtesy Northfield Historical Society Collection.

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Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336 Third Monday of the month, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault Crossings at Carnegie – crossingsatcarnegie.com, 507/732-7616 – Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults – JAMFest 2012 Rock-n-Roll Music Camp with Dewey Poncelet – July 23-27, 6-9pm; July 28, 5-8pm with 7pm concert at Zumbrota’s State Theater. For incoming 8-12 graders who love to rock. $148.

How to Publish: Learn from a Publisher!, Sat., July 21, 10am1pm – Third-generation publisher of North Star Press, Seal Dwyer, takes writers through the whole process from dream to writing to publishing to marketing. Questions will be answered with humor and reality. Bring ideas and samples to discuss. Call 507/732-7616 to register. $35. More at crossingsatcarnegie.com.

Cub Scout Pack 300 – 612/490-4048, 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.

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.

Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at northfieldartsguild.org. Visit the website for August Summer Art Camps and Young People’s Theater Workshop. NAG also offers classes with tie-ins to summer exhibits (Travel Photography) and Theater in the Park (Dances of Shakespeare’s Time, and Shakespeare Inside Out). Free Theater Workshop, July 21, 10:30am-12pm – a morning with Gary Briggle, acclaimed opera singer, actor and director, who is directing Into the Woods this summer for the NAG and Paradise Center’s joint production.

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm – Children and their parents

meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Preschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10-11am – Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” For those who are ready to sit and listen to a picture book, sing songs and create a small art project.

Northfield Public Schools Community Services 507/664-3649 Northfield Senior Center – 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.

Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Open Stitching, third Thursday of each month, 6-8pm. Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 507/332-7372

Find art-related classes for kids and adults at paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Kids Hand Building with Alison Kopseng, Mondays through July 16, 12-2pm – Students will learn how to make bowls, plates, mugs, characters and other sculptural pieces of their choosing. Various handbuilding techniques will be taught, including pinch, coil and slab. Students will also learn about carving and glazing to add to their works of art. Wear old clothes that can get dirty. $84 members, $108 non-members, $36 for supplies. Ages 10 and up.

Comics, July 16-20, 10-11:30am – A class designed to help young artists learn the fundamentals of creating a comic strip.

Bring a sample of your favorite comic book or comic strip to class on the 17th. Instucted by Katie Schlobohm and designed for ages 10-15. $52.50 members, $67.50 non-members.

River Bend Nature Center, 507/332-7151

Classes and activities at rbnc.org.

Time Travel – History Tours of River Bend – Join a naturalist for a journey back in time to discover the history of the land.

Travel is by golf cart. Tours last 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to five people. Call to schedule. Donations welcome.

VFW – Sundowners Car Club First Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm.

Anyone who has an interest in street rods, customs, antiques, special interest or foreign is welcome to attend.

Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606

First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pm A parent or caregiver-directed activity center where toddlers and preschoolers are surrounded by alphabet manipulatives, concept books, board books and puzzles, all designed to be a fun learning experience.

Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11am – Specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating books with simple songs, rhymes and fingerplays.

For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Dream Big READ!, Tue, Wed, 1-3pm – Drop in anytime to redeem your reading reward. Explore interesting books, play games and win prizes. Reward Pizza Thu, 11:30am – For those who have met their weekly reading goal. Pizza donated by Dominos.

Toddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 10-11am – A time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 18 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver.

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Bittersweet Cafe – 212 Division St., lobby level (Archer House Inn) • bittersweeteatery.com • 507/645-5661 – Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-2pm. Fair trade/organic coffee; baked goods; gluten-free treats; sandwiches and salads, Bridgeman’s ice cream, catering and events.

Fireside Restaurant – 37540 Goodhue Ave., Dennison • 507/6459992 • firesidelounge.net – T-F 11am-close, Sa/Su 9am-close, closed Mon. A menu to satisfy all tastes, from burgers and sandwiches to steaks and shrimp dinners. Friday night fish special, Saturday night prime rib special and Sat/Sun breakfast specials.

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The HideAway – 421 Division St. • 507/664-0400 Mon-Fri, 6am10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe – 415 Division St. • 645-6653 • SunTue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991.

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Northfield Golf Club – 707 Prairie St. • 507/645-4026 • 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.

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