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The day he turned two, Isaac woke up with a fever. He’s prone to ear infections, and a high fever is usually the first sign of one.

Patty and Ken drove from their home in rural Dennison to the pediatrician’s office in Northfield. Yep, it was a double ear infection.

have a parent run up to you and hold the child out to you,” said Joe Johnson.

The paramedics quickly assessed Isaac and asked “a million questions,” she says.

Johnson suggested this was a febrile seizure, triggered by Isaac’s high fever.

On the outskirts of Nerstrand, Ken glanced back and told Patty, “You’d better pull over, Isaac looks like he’s going to throw up.”

Sometimes when kids have seizures it looks like they’ve stopped breathing. “If you’ve never seen a seizure before, it would be frightening,” Johnson said.

When Patty opened Isaac’s door, he was just staring straight ahead, completely non-responsive, and his lips were turning purple.

“When he said that, that’s when I finally breathed again because I knew in that moment that Isaac was going to be okay,” Patty says.

Ken grabbed Isaac out of his car seat and cleared his airway while Patty dialed 911. “I said, ‘We’re right outside of Nerstrand,’ and the dispatcher said, ‘Well, where’s that?’ ”

The ambulance took them to Northfield Hospital, where the Emergency Department team was waiting for them.

Dr. John Collingham and nurse Patrick Maloney worked quickly and calmly to treat Isaac and reassure his parents.

Patty’s heart sank. “I told my husband, ‘They don’t know where we are,’ and he said, ‘Get in the car.’ ” Patty sped towards Northfield Hospital.

On the outskirts of Northfield, they saw the ambulance coming towards them. They pulled over and ran towards the paramedics.

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Groot Gallery: Look Again: Expanding Feminist Possibilities

Ames Center

12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville • ames-center.com 952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pm Lynn Moore – Through March 2

Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery

206 1st St. N., Montgomery • 507/364-5933 or 507/364-8110 artsandheritagecenter.org • Th-F 2-5pm, Sa 9am-12pm

Crossings at Carnegie

320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pm Emerging Artist Exhibit – Through Feb. 13 – A group show of 11 new artists.

Emily Gray Koehler – Feb. 15-March 30 – Prints focused on how invasive species impact Minnesota’s environment.

Reception: March 5, 6-7:15pm.

Flaten Art Museum

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • F-W 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm The Via Northfield – Feb. 19-April 17 – Andy Sturdevant’s installation builds on the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, place and walking in Minnesota. Sturdevant walked from Minneapolis to Northfield over the course of a day and a half. The 40-mile trek crossed nature trails, industrial corridors, suburban developments, cornfields, dirt roads, strip malls, six-lane county highways, historic sites, soybean farms, cemeteries, freeway interchanges and Target stores – quintessential southern Minnesota sights. With its wall-sized map, interpretive publications and specimens of interest, the gallery functions as an archive of Sturdevant’s singular journey and as a waypoint and visitor’s center for the pedestrian experience. Reception: Feb. 19, 7-9pm.

– Feb. 8-March 6 – Six women artists and one all-women collective whose work engage with feminist themes. Ranging across several disciplines and reflecting an array of theoretical concerns, this exhibition rejects homogeneity and embraces the multiplicity of form and meaning that can be found in feminist art. Artists include Hen Al-Mansour, Sadie Benning, Mary Bergs, The Guerrilla Girls, Elizabeth Garvey, Jess Larson and Patricia Olson.

On View at Macalester College: On the Road – Feb. 5-Mar. 11

Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Loft

920 MN Hwy 19, Red Wing • 651/388-8400 • stoneyend.com M-Sa 10am-5pm Mark Abrahamson Photography – Abrahamson, from the Pacific Northwest, now lives in Red Wing and has a studio at the Anderson Center. He has more than 60 pieces on display, including works in mixed-media collages and aerial landscapes, as well as samples of an ongoing series of photographs called American River Watersheds.

Heidi Bacon – Paintings

Lakeville Area Arts Center

20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville • 952/985-4640 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com • M-F 8am-4:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-Sa 10-6pm, Su 12-4pm. The Archer House gallery is open all day, year round.

Main Gallery: Dark Traces – Through Feb. 6 – Work by painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek. Tolle paints with a unique style of oil paint dripping. Her pieces compel viewers to examine them further. Tolle’s work often depicts natural landscapes which interact with human structures and are meant to inspire a message unique to each viewer. Tolle holds a Masters in Art from Regis University and her work has been shown in Colorado, Texas, Minnesota and Oregon. Pachecek will display some

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of her large-scale pottery and sculpture that model a dialogue between contrasting materials. Pachacek holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Indiana University and runs a full-time ceramics studio in Minneapolis.

MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition – Feb. 12-Mar. 12 – featuring recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saathoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco and Beth Williams. Artist Reception: Feb. 12, 7-9pm.

Up Gallery: Plein Air Northfield – through Jan. 31 – Paintings of Northfield by Robert Christy.

F-Town Brewing Company Gallery: Photography by Tom Fakler – through March 31 – ”My primary interests are capturing the emotions of people and the sometimes raw beauty, as well as the elegance, of a visibly changing world.” – Tom Fakler.

Allina Clinic Gallery: Paper Trail: Work by Doug Foxgrover – Through Feb. 28 – “Sometimes artwork tells a story, and sometimes it’s just a picture. The pieces displayed here are, well, a little of both.” – Doug Foxgrover.

Archer House Gallery: Wonder, Minnesota: Photographs by Fred Miller – Through Jan. 31 – “For millennia the night sky has been a source of wonder, inspiration, direction, and fascinating stories for our species. With this collection of photographs, all taken in Minnesota, I attempt to capture a glimpse into some of that wonder.” – Fred Miller.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic

1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Paper Trail – Through Feb. 28 – Works by Doug Foxgrover.

Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed Mondays Art Ciccotti and Holly Sue Foss – Through Jan. 30 – Featuring sparkling hand-blown glass by Ciccotti and Foss’ colorful silk screens inspired by nature, animals and landscapes.

Mid-Century Americana Paintings, Ken Zylla – Feb. 7-28 – more than 30 works in show. Opening Reception: Feb. 7, 1-4pm. Refreshments will be served.

Paradise Center for the Arts

321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372 Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm • Su/M closed Exhibit dates through Feb. 20 Carlander Family Gallery: Wendy Smith Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Kelly Schamberger Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Henry Peters Exhibit dates are Feb. 26-April 9 Opening Reception: Feb. 26, 5-7pm Carlander Family Gallery: Arlene Rolf and S.C. Rolf Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Michael Wetteland Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Alexandra VanDyke Paradise Center Healing Arts G ­ allery at District One Hospital:

200 State Ave., Faribault Featured artists: DJ Steinmetz, A.K. Dayton, Sandra Spellman, Siro Amerson, Alice A. Savitski and Teresa Kauffmann

Northfield Historical Society

408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org M-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 1-5pm

Northfield Senior Center Gallery

1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Wine Cellar Doors – Through Feb. 7 – Paintings by Riki Kölbl Nelson.

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by Sherri Faye © 2016

Valentine’s Day... The pressure is on! Flowers, jewels, chocolates, candlelight dinner, or heart shaped pizza?

Since I am single, dating only casually, I am not gonna make a big stinkin’ deal out of it personally. I have mentioned in previous musings that I’ve experienced extremes on this card-industry-contrived holiday. The best one being when I married my first husband (a now retired cop) on Valentine’s Day in 1981. The worst one was ‘celebrated’ with a significant other, in 2006, when sushi dinner plans were nixed as the evening was botched bailing that bonehead out of jail in Faribault. I wouldn’t waste a plug nickel on that cheating liar now. Ya have to laugh. I can’t make this crap up! This year I’ll be celebrating the entire weekend at my “Imagine Art Studio & Gallery” opening a new exhibit! “Love On The Rocks” - a rock infused event beginning Friday, February 12th, with stone cold amazing ceramic sculpture by Aldo Moroni, lovely organic jewelry using found rocks by Lori Lundgren, rock music by Monica LaPlante, and art featuring rock stars by moi, with rock solid food catered by Blarney’s in Dinkytown.

Looking for something to do? Join us. Whatever you do, rock on!

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” ― the Beatles

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An Evening with Mark Twain

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Jan. 29-31, Feb. 4-6; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, directed by Julianna Skluzacek. William Shakespeare meets Monty Python as this truly hysterical comedy takes a blowtorch to the academic fustiness that has accumulated around the Bard’s work. It gives you the history plays as a sports match, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show and Othello as a rap song.

Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students 12 and under, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/ Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

Feb. 6, 8pm Ames Center, Burnsville This one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. Tickets: $55, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Feb. 6, 7pm and Feb. 7, 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville Regionally known actor Michael Bateson performs his wellknown An Evening with Mark Twain. During the interactive two-hour performance, Bateson recreates many of the humorous stories and sketches which made Mark Twain one of the most sought-after lecturers and after-dinner speakers in the world. As a Twain scholar, Bateson incorporates stories and information about Twain’s life as a writer, husband and father and his life on the Mississippi. At the end of the performance, Bateson invites the audience to ask questions of Twain about his life, opinions, books and family. Tickets: $20, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Elephant’s Graveyard

Feb. 12-14, 18-20; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield The tragic real-life story of the 1916 Sparks World Famous Circus’ encounter with the townspeople of Erwin, Tennessee. At its center is the sacrifice of “Murderous Mary,” an elephant publicly lynched for the death of her handler. This theatrical play relies heavily on storytelling and vivid scenic imagery to communicate its story of America’s obsession with violence and spectacle. This play’s themes focusing on our treatment of each other, animals and humans alike, mirror several recent vigorous national conversations, from the slaying of a beloved lion in Zimbabwe to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Written by contemporary American playwright George Brant, Elephant’s Graveyard was awarded the 2008 Keene Prize for Literature and the David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award.

Audience members can expect strong language and adult themes.

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Acoustic Roots Music Series DANA COOPER, SALLY BARRIS, AND THE DOVETAILERS February 18

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The Dovetailers

Songwriter Sally Barris has had songs covered by Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song Let The Wind Chase You, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009.

Powerhouse troubadour, Dana Cooper, has performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and at numerous festivals and his songs have been recorded by many top-notch artists. His mixture of flat-picking, finger-picking and percussive strumming style is legend among other guitarists. An expressive singer, his voice is ageless evoking a rich lifetime of experience.

CHRISTIAN HOWES AND SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

March 10 Violinist Christian Howes is one of those rare artists who brings jazz to the violin. His music explores different areas of Europe, as well as embracing Afro-Cuban rhythms, and South American influences. His latest project, the album Southern Exposure, brings together some terrific jazz musicians, and includes another instrument not often associated with jazz – the accordion. The result of this unusual instrumental pairing is a unique and complimentary sound.

COMING SOON: March 21 – The National Players Julius Caesar March 22 – The National Players A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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This play is not suitable for pre-teens. Directed by Dona Freeman.

Tickets: $8, reservations available at 507/786-8987 to be paid for with cash or check when you arrive for the performance.

Yo, Vikings!

Feb. 12-14, 19-21; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Lakeville Area Arts Center While Emma Katz presents her World Discovery Day report on Eric the Red, her imagination summons a group of Viking explorers right into the library. Tickets: $13, $10 ages 60 and up or 12 and under, $8 balcony, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

The Sunshine Boys

Feb. 12-14, 19-21; F/Sa doors at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm; Su doors at 12:30pm, dinner at 1pm, show at 2pm Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Presented by Cannon Community Theater. Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for more than 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Before the show, enjoy a meal served by Cannon River Catering Company. Dinner includes your choice of turkey tenderloin, red wine braised beef or roasted ziti lasagna (vegetarian).

Specify your dinner choice when ordering tickets. Tickets: $42 for F/Sa, $35 for Su matinees, available at eventbrite.com.

Dinner Theater and Dance: Til Death Do Us Part

Feb. 13, 5pm-12am Glenhaven Event Center, Farmington 5-6pm social hour, 6pm dinner, 6:30pm someone is murdered and you better help find out whodunit or you might be next, 8:30pm12am dance: celebrate it was not you who bought the farm. An interactive nuptial nightmare whodunit. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, but the wedding bells aren’t ringing for this not-so-happy couple when a member of the wedding party is murdered. With a raging bridezilla and an unenthused groom on the scene, it may be happily never after. Trade clues with your guests and help the hapless couple figure out whodunit so they can say I do before the wedding hour passes them by. Advance tickets: $55, includes dinner, dessert, show and a complimentary drink. Door tickets: $75.

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The Case of the Riverboat Rendezvous

Feb. 13, 6:15pm and Feb. 14, 5:15pm Northfield Golf Club The Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Golf Club partner up to present this interactive murder mystery dinner show.

This fundraiser for the Northfield Arts Guild includes a four-course meal before the show.

The musical comedy is written and directed

by Guild board member Peggy Sheldon. The story takes place aboard a steamboat casino and is filled with murder, intrigue, sizzling musical numbers and, of course, love. The cast includes Peggy Sheldon, Michelle Drenth, Jenn Rathsack, Peter Webb, Ray Young III, Jim Haas, Rhoda Van Tassel, Jim Stenglein, Shannon Caton, Saul Melos Lira and Jane Greenwood. The evening begins with stand-up comedy by Greenwood, a longtime Dudley Riggs improvisation player. Tickets: $49.95 or $89.95 for two in advance, all tickets $59.95 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Northfield Arts Guild, northfieldartsguild.org, or 507/645-8877.

Robin Hood

Feb. 19-21; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater Purple Door Youth Theater, an educational branch of the Northfield Arts Guild, presents Robin Hood by Greg Banks. This telling of the Sherwood Forest classic is filled with comedy and intrigue. Tickets available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on a “pay what you can” basis.

Harvey

Feb. 19-21, 25-26; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Little Theatre of Owatonna A comedy by Mary Case, directed by Shelley Whitehead. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, available at 507/451-0764 or at the box office. [title of show]

Feb. 19-22, 25-28, Mar. 3-6; Th/F/Sa/M 7:30pm, Su 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell, directed

by Kimberly Miller. Hunter and Jeff have decided to submit an entry to a new musical theatre festival – but the deadline is just three weeks away and they have nothing written. With the help of some friends they scramble to write a show that depicts the very dilemma in which they find themselves. An intimate musical that chronicles the story of its own creation and development, [title of show] is a joyful – and snarky – exploration of the creative process.

Tickets: $22 adults, $19 students, seniors, Fringe Button holders and groups of eight or more, $16 groups of 20 or more, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Commanders Coffee • 10am

Northfield VFW Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars.

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Bar Bingo • 6pm

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Northfield Living Treasure Presentation • 7pm

Grand Event Center, Northfield Jan Shoger is the recipient of the Northfield Arts and Culture Commission Living Treasure Award this year. This annual award honors a Northfield-area resident who makes an outstanding and lasting contribution to the city’s arts and culture identity and quality of life. Everyone is invited to attend and to share in this expression of appreciation for Shoger’s many contributions to the community.

Chamber Recital • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras, No. 5 mvt. 1. Aria (soloist: Tracey Engleman, soprano; Steven Amundson, conductor) and Stravinsky, L’Histoire du Soldat. Reinaldo Moya, conductor

Mark Kreitzer • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield This multi-instrumentalist, award-winning songwriter and Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Famer presents an array of original and cover tunes. Kreitzer has toured extensively around the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals and concerts and on television and radio, including A Prairie Home Companion. He brings his bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocals and expert picking.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Each Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn.

Winter Dance Pre Party • 6pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Hey, Daddio! Come and learn some rock-and-roll dance steps circa late 1950s and meet musicians who will be performing at the Winter Dance Party the following night. There will be fun to be had by all and a few surprises.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

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Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Doug Collins • 8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Pop rocker Doug Collins is renowned for his music both acoustically and with his band, The Receptionists. His original song, Davenport Iowa, was voted Best of the Year in the Star Tribune. Journalist and fellow musician Jim Walsh calls Collins “the Pope of Open Mic Village.”

Billy Johnson • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield “Commitment-free rock ‘n roll. While he’s been moonlighting with George Scot McKelvey in the B-Team, former Hillcats singer Billy Johnson proves he belongs on the A-list alongside G.B. Leighton as one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album It’s a Good Life.” – Chris ­Riemenschneider, Star Tribune. Johnson has opened for the B ­ oDeans, Five for Fighting, Train, Poco, Paul Thorn, Van Hunt, Lowen and Navarro, Old ’97s and more.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, January 29, continued Faculty Recital: Mark Kreitzer Band • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Mark Kreitzer is an award-winning folk multi-instrumentalist and prolific songwriter. The Mark Kreitzer Band melds this virtuosity with the talents of Anthony Ihrig, Chuck Kreitzer and “Doctor Tom” Schaefer, exceptional musicians who, combined, play at least a dozen instruments to bring you bluegrass written by the originators of the style, as well as originals by Kreitzer. You can expect great instrumental work, singing and harmony, just like you might have heard 60 years ago.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW DJ • 9-11pm

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Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville An eclectic mix of both classics and current rock and country. With their blend of talent and creativity, this band has a professional sound without losing the energy that audiences would expect from a performing rock band. Built around strong vocals and great harmonies, their set list is a diverse mix of classic rock and contemporary country.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 2016 Sidewalk Poetry Contest Kick-off and Poetry Reading 2pm

Content Bookstore, Northfield Hosted by Jessica Peterson White. Contest runs Feb. 1-29.

Earl Thomas & the Blues Cabaret • 7pm

The Grand Event Center, Northfield This concert with two-time Grammy-nominated Earl Thomas & the Blues Cabaret is presented by and on sale at Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars.

E Street Shuffle/Detroit Muscle • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Mick Sterling presents Bruce Springsteen Earl Thomas classics such as Born to Run, Backstreets and Photo: Amanda Greshan Dancing in the Dark, joined by Bob Seger classics such as Mainstreet, Night Moves and Hollywood Nights. Tickets: $28 members, $32 non-members, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Julian Kytasty • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield A Ukrainian-American composer, singer, kobzar, bandurist and flute player, Julian Kytasty is the Christopher U. Light Lecturer for 2015-16.

Soup & Cycles After-Party • 9pm-1am

Contented Cow, Northfield Show your Soup and Cycles (see 9am listing) hand stamp or register for the 2016 Tour Du Save Bike Race (June 30) and get a 2-for-1 beer special. Lots of other prizes will be raffled off to celebrate BikeNorthfield’s third birthday. All are welcome.

Carey Langer • 9pm

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, Northfield Carey, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites 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 originals.

Northfield VFW

Soup & Cycles III • 5-9pm

First United Church of Christ, Northfield 5-6pm: social time, opportunities for book purchase/signing, project review stations (MnDOT Bike Plan, city projects, Mill Towns Trailer updates and others), browse bikes. 6-6:45pm: soup and bagels. 6:30-7:30pm: James Longhurst (author of Bike Battles) presentation and Q&A. 7:30-9pm: updates from everyone. See 9pm description for After-Party.

Exhibit Reception: Emerging Artists • 6-7:15pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See exhibits page.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield

Winter Dance Party VI • 6pm-12am

The Contented Cow, Northfield It was the winter of 1959, at the height of that new music called rock and roll.

A Winter Dance Party was touring the upper Midwest, featuring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Dion and the Belmonts, and the Big Bopper. Just after playing the Surf Ballroom, 100 miles south of Northfield in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, the Big Bopper and Valens died in a plane crash.

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and the Laurel Canyon songwriters, but even with these influences Fathom Lane manages a contemporary sound. The blend of Ferrier’s steady and simple tenor with fellow singer Ashleigh Still’s more mellifluous soul is a main feature of the rich sound Fathom Land brews. The band invites their listeners in and then delights them with surprises.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Locklin Road • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, ­Cannon Falls A folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Americana music. The group is known for its three-part harmonies and guitar/mandolin accompaniment.

Quiz Night • 8pm

Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pm

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield Open to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting.

Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

Fathom Lane • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Over the span of two critically acclaimed full length albums (2013’s Fathom Lane and 2012’s Down by Half), Fathom Lane has been getting international Photo by Tony Nelson attention for their wonderfully indefinable sound. Michael Ferrier’s songs are at once accessible and memorable, but are also sneaky with their quietly innovative touches. Ferrier cites classic touchstones such as The Velvet Underground, Tom Petty, Gram Parson’s Cosmic American Music

Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Art Presentation: Me Between Planes of Existence • 2-3pm

Northfield Senior Center Presenter/artist Lisa Ginger (Jiang Yongyan), graduate of the Central Academy of the Fine Arts, explores things that surround us and influence our lives, such as gravity and bacterium. Ginger will show photos of her recent work, which explores the question of what does it mean to start or end? Her work is surprisingly simple, yet elicits a response of joy. Her imagination brings life and happiness to people. Through her paintings, you can experience the emotional and interactive nature of happiness and graph a better understanding of the universe.

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Commanders Coffee • 10am

Northfield VFW Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars.

Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

First Thursday Pub Night: Firefly • 6-9pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center Chris Snyder and Nici Peper are professional musicians who play a wide range of covers along with soulful originals. Winner of the Alaskan Music Awards for Best Rock Artist, Best Songwriter and Best Performer.

Tickets: $5 advance, $7 at the door, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Grapes & Grains for Grants • 6:30-9pm

Ames Center, Burnsville A wine and craft beer fun-raising event. All proceeds go to benefit students in District 191 through the Foundation 191 grant program. Foundation 191 awards upwards of $10,000 each year.

Hors d’oeuvres by Mediterranean Cruise Cafe. Tickets: $25 presale, $30 door, available Red Lion Liquors, foundation191.org or communityed191.org.

History Uncorked: Jealousy, Love and Poison • 7pm

Steele County Historical Society, Owatonna This is the first in a new series at the Steele County Historical Society where audiences learn about Steele County history while imbibing in a glass of wine or beer. “Jealousy, Love and Poison” will walk through a 1906 attempted murder. The case involved a single, 32-year-old farm woman charged with pouring rat poison in a neighbor’s well, trying to kill a 26-year-old schoolteacher who was dating a church usher for whom the woman secretly pined. You’ll be part of the jury and hear key players and the attorneys argue the case using 1905 evidence and then decide the case before learning how it was actually decided. Tickets $10 members, $15 non-mem-

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Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Ben Cook-Feltz • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Ben Cook-Feltz returns to the Tavern in support of his critically acclaimed CD release, She Doesn’t Believe Me, featured on 89.3 The Current and locally on KYMN Radio. A consummate entertainer, Cook-Feltz’s musical stylings call to mind artists like Paul Simon, Billy Joel and Ben Folds. His performances are not to be missed.

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Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)

The HideAwayCoffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Each Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night and popcorn.

Empire Night • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Tatiana and John, veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands, formed the duo Empire Night in 2014. With Tatiana’s amazing vocal range and both keyboard and guitar, they blend a wide variety of music together including classic standards, contemporary pop/folk and some campy renditions of hits from artists such as the Captain and Tennille and Burt Bacharach.

CRWP’s Second Annual Wild and ­Scenic Film Festival • 7pm

Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing Silent auction, beer and wine. The festival builds a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of using film to inspire activism by going “on tour” across the country. Featured at the tour event in Red Wing and Northfield (Feb. 21), this selection of films from the original festival is a natural extension of Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. Tickets: $15, $10 students, seniors and CRWP members, available at the Sheldon Theatre box office or sheldontheatre.org/events/CRWP. Doors open at 6pm for the silent auction.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Art in Motion • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center Collaboration by Ballet Royale Minnesota and the Twin Cities Ballet, featuring a wide variety of dances inspired by local artwork. Tickets: $16, available at 952/9854640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

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Theater: The Complete Works of W ­ illiam Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pm

Relativity • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Voted one of the best bands in Northfield, Relativity is a duo that combines vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and percussion to create a fun evening of music. They pack a request list of a couple hundred songs – from covers of current music like the Avett Brothers and the Lumineers, to classic and folk rock such as Fleetwood Mac and the Indigo Girls.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW

Ben Aaron • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Ben Aaron returns to Northfield with his original folk, blues and Americana songs – sit back and relax as he plays favorite popular songs from past and present, along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter. Find him at benaaronmusic.com.

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Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Trent Shaw • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily ­PADio, Northfield Uncle Chunk • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville A Twin Cities-based band playing modern alternative rock.

Kick-off to the 16th Annual Masopust • 1-5:30pm

American Legion, Montgomery Celebrate the Czech Mardi Gras. Music by The Country Gentlemen, costume ball with prizes, silent auction with many items from the Czech Republic, king coronation. Domaci Czech Children Dancers, traditional Masopust skit, Czech food including pork and dumplings. $8 adults, $5 adults with costume, children under 15 free.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Ashes for April • 5:30-8:30pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Bagels & Birds • 9:30-10:30am

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. Meet in the comfort of the building to observe birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, binoculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day. Free.

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Four guys, six acoustic instruments and retro pop songs. Includes Lincoln Ashbury (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals), Chubby Ashton (upright bass, vocals), Rocco C’Ash (drums, percussion) and Mickey Mash (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals).

Theater: An Evening with Mark Twain • 7pm

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, February 6, continued George Maurer Jazz Group • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center Enjoy jazzy twists on your favorite romantic classics while indulging in chocolate desserts and champagne.

Tickets: $26 main, $22 balcony and floor, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Moors & McCumber • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Their music ranges from ballads to more rock-like sounds, but every song is a story sung with uncanny harmony backed by exquisite guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass or piano.

Tickets: $18 members, $21 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Martin Devaney • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Dubbed “the Mayor of St. Paul” by friends and compatriots in the Twin Cities music scene, Martin Devaney is a classically trained musician and renowned singer-songwriter with six albums to his credit, each garnering more and more praise from critics and fans. His latest release, House of Rust, puts him on the brink of national stardom. He has been described as “a charming, bushy-haired, sweet-voiced tunesmith” by No Depression magazine and has become known for his poetic, yet unpretentious songs and inspired live performances. Devaney has shared the stage with Andrew Bird, Mason Jennings, The Jayhawks, Semisonic, Soul Asylum, Billy Bragg, Evan Dando, Damien Jurado, Rhett Miller, Mike Doughty, Mary Lou Lord, The Roots, Southern Culture on the Skids, Richard Buckner and more.

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Theater: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus • 8pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Johnny No Cash • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Blue Ringers • 10pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault Slightly obscure cover tunes along with crowd favorites.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Exhibit Opening Reception: Mid-Century Americana ­Paintings by Ken Zylla • 1-4pm

Owatonna Arts Center See exhibits page.

Quinn & Meyer • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls This duo performs a wide range of music including folk rock, traditional and contemporary Irish songs, jazz, pop and eclectica.

Theater: An Evening with Mark Twain • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pm

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield Open to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting.

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Quiz Night • 8pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

Concert Series and Events Sunday Feb 14 • 3pm Faculty Recital: Hector Valdivia, violin Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano

Friday, Feb 26 • 7pm Laudie Porter Series: Nirmala Rajasekar and Friends • In Great Hall

Friday, Feb 19 • 7pm Symphony Band Claire Larson, director

Saturday, Feb 27 • 8pm Carleton Choir Lawrence Burnett, director

Sunday, Feb 21 • 3pm Jazz Ensemble Laura Caviani, director

Sunday, Feb 28 • 3pm Chinese Ensemble Gao Hong, director

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Guest Artist Recital: The Kobayashi/Gray Duo • 8:15pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield Laura Kobayashi (violin) and Susan Keith Gray (piano). Works by women composers: Ellicott, Boulanger, Bacewicz, Rollin, Poldowski, Mayer, Larsen and Grandval.

Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

Trivia Night • 8pm

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Come with a team of four. Cost: $5/team.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Commanders Coffee • 10am

Talk: How Village on the Cannon Survived Foreclosure, 2008-2011 • 2:30pm

Community Room, Village on the Cannon, Northfield Jerry Mohrig will present on how, in October of 2007, Tom Petters purchased 22 units at Village on the Cannon and a year later was arrested for a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme. Mohrig will describe how VOC residents pulled together to survive and thrive in the face of this emergency.

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

Northfield VFW Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars.

Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

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Throwback Thursday Movie Series: Groundhog Day • 7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell star in this 1993 comedy directed by Harold Ramis. Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets caught in a blizzard that he didn’t predict and finds himself trapped in a time warp. He is doomed to relive the same day over and over again until he gets it right. $7/person.

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, February 11, continued Nick Hensley • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Singer/songwriter Nick Hensley is the mastermind behind the musical collaborative, Love Songs For Angry Men, also the title of his first solo release, after fronting the critically acclaimed rock ensemble, The District.

Hensley has shared the stage with bands like The Hold Steady, Widespread Panic, The Gear Daddies, Trampled By Turtles, The Samples and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Hensley’s music has received four-star ratings from Paste magazine, City Pages and Alt Country.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Each Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and popcorn.

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show

Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Exhibit Artist Reception: MNJAG Jewelry • 7-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild See exhibits page.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW

Dan Israel • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Much admired and beloved by audiences and fellow musicians alike, Dan Israel is a multiple Minnesota Music Academy Awardwinner with 12 CDs under his belt. His latest releases, Live On and the limited edition vinyl-only retrospective Danthology (a collection of 25 songs from 12 albums), have garnered praise all around the globe. No Depression calls Israel one of Minnesota’s most “notable folk rock bards” and American Songwriter magazine in Nashville recently featured the first video release from Live On, calling Israel a “hometown hero who can pack a local venue to the gills,” describing his sound as “combining pop hooks with the rootsy orchestration of Neil Young’s slower material.

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DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Air is Air • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Drive South • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily ­PADio, Northfield An acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of American music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. These honestly sung songs from the heart result in real music for real people.

Mark Jeunermann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings have been involved in the music scene for more than 20 years.

Rhino • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville A high-energy Twin Cities band playing a wide variety of modern, alternative, ’80s and classic rock with twists of country and other surprises splashed in.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Vinnie Rose • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Rose’s vision of more than a decade has culminated in a genre-crossing, explosive dance pop, that seamlessly meanders through rock, country and Americana.

Minnesota/Wisconsin locals are quick to recall weekend cabin trips to the lake while listening to Castin’ to the Wine and Lake Country. Love song enthusiasts enjoy the simple yet meticulously produced compositions of In the Air, She Dreams and My Bride. Rose’s social commentary added to his energetic performances is always a crowd favorite.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

St. Olaf Band Concert • 3:30pm

Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf, Northfield Timothy Mahr, conductor.

Dinner Theater and Dance: Til Death Do Us Part 5pm-12am

Glenhaven Event Center, Farmington See theater page.

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show

Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

Theater: The Case of the Riverboat ­Rendezvous • 6:15pm

Northfield Golf Club See theater page.

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Two on Tap • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault The all-singing, all-dancing tap sensation. Two on Tap brings audiences back in time to an era when couples like Fred and Ginger and Mickey and Judy filled the silver screen with undeniable chemistry, effortless harmony and precision tap dancing. Gorgeous vocals, exciting choreography and unique musical arrangements take center stage in this two-act show which has entertained thousands worldwide. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, $10 students, $5 student rush, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/ Vee for Valentine: Robby Vee Concert 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Robby Vee and his Rock-n-Roll Caravan play a concert full of love songs and rock ‘n roll. Make it a dinner-and-a-concert date with the catered dinner option. A meal from Pine Island’s Rainbow Café is $29.90 plus tax and tip, served at Crossings and only for concert goers who request the meal.

Tickets: $22 members, $25 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

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Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Jon Manners • 8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Jon Manners plays blues-edged roots-rock with intricate and percussive guitar-work. Manners sounds like John Hiatt, without that dose of country. Do you like Eric Bibb, John Martyn and Tom Waits?

This is the vein that Manners mines.

Terry Walsh & Doug Collins • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Called “one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities nearly two decades” by southernminn.com, pop rocker Doug Collins is renowned for his music both acoustically and with his band, The Receptionists, who have just released their critically acclaimed CD release, Complicated Compliments. Collins’ original song Davenport Iowa was voted “Best of the Year” in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Joining Collins is Terry Walsh, front man for the iconic Minneapolis powerhouse bands, The Belfast Cowboys and St. Dominic’s Trio, whose weekly residency at Nye’s Polonaise Room packs the house week after week. This duo is not to be missed.

Ramblin River • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville New and classic country with a bit of rock and roll.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield

Kick-off to the 16th Annual

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Music by: The Country Gentlemen Costume Ball: costumes encouraged • prizes awarded Silent Auction: 1-4:30 with many items from the Czech Republic

Children under 15: free

Also during the afternoon: King Coronation • Domaci Czech Children Dancers Costume Contest • Traditional Masopust Skit Czech Food available all day including Pork & Dumplings

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Third Wheel Project with Chris Snyder • 4-7pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 12:30pm doors, 1pm dinner, 2pm show

Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pm

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield Open to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting.

Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 2pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Faculty Recital: Hector Valdivia, Violin • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Hector Valdivia (violinist, conductor) is the S. Eugene Bailey Director of the Carleton Orchestra and Professor of Music at Carleton. He received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Yale School of Music where he studied violin with Sidney Harth, conducted with Otto-Werner Mueller and performed chamber music with the Tokyo String Quartet. His research interests include the music of Eugene Ysaye, Luise Adolpha Le Beau and Amy Beach. He recorded a number of orchestral compositions by Amy Beach for Centaur Records with the Moravian Philharmonic in the Czech Republic. An active recitalist and chamber musician, Valdivia has also recorded several works by the composer, Phillip Rhodes. Also featuring Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano.

St. Olaf Choir Concert • 3:30pm

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Anton Armstrong, conductor.

February 18 7:00-9:00 pm at the Grand

Free and open to the public

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Featuring Chris Snyder, Derek Patterson and Mike Myers. Singer/ songwriter Snyder often plays individually, but also spends time playing in bands such as Firefly and Third Wheel Project. His main focus is piano, guitar, hand drums, ukulele as well as vocals…then he specializes in engineering it all together. Third Wheel Project is a global artist collective – a super band ranging from reggae to folk rock, to roots and blues. They have chapters set up in Alaska, Hawaii, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Germany.

Theater: The Case of the Riverboat Rendezvous • 5:15pm

Northfield Golf Club See theater page.

House Concert with Pushing Chain + Pop-up Dinner • 5:306:30pm dinner, 7-9pm concert

Location Revealed to Ticket Holders, Northfield Folky-tonk duo Pushing Chain features Boyd Blomberg (guitar, vocals) and Adam Moe (fiddle, vocals). Last year they sang the National Anthem before a Twins/White Sox game, opened for Bill Staines and for Flatt Lonesome (IBMA’s 2014 Emerging Artist of the Year) and placed second in a state fair vocal duo competition. Boyd, former frontman for the national touring band, the ­Gooneybirds, is an award-winning songwriter (Big Top Chautauqua, River Falls Roots & Bluegrass – Upper Midwest Songwriter of the Year). Dinner is catered by Maria’s Catering and features chicken/veggie tamales (gluten-free), pico cabbage slaw and coffee.

Complimentary dessert bar with samples of Loon Liquors housedistilled and crafted cocktails. Advance tickets only: $20.

Reservations/location: ann@silvercranes.com.

Quiz Night • 8pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm 116 5th Street West Northfield, Minnesota

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

ful ironies of love, life and family, with voices that fit together like a hand and a glove. Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students, available at 507/333-1620.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

Bruce Burniece • 8pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Froggy Bottoms, Northfield

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Commanders Coffee • 10am

Northfield VFW Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars.

Public welcome.

Joey Flip • 4pm

Lucky’s 13 Pub, Burnsville A clever mix of blues, classic rock and funk.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

Acoustic Roots Music Series: Dana Cooper, Sally Barris and the Dovetailers • 7:30pm

Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Minnesota native Sally Barris, an A-list Nashville songwriter, has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride and Lee Ann Womack. Her song Let the Wind Chase You, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. Powerhouse troubadour, Dana Cooper, has dedicated himself to a life of music for more than 40 years. He’s performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and at numerous festivals and his songs have been recorded by many top-notch artists. His mixture of flat-picking, finger-picking and percussive strumming style is legend among other guitarists. An expressive singer, his voice is ageless, evoking a rich lifetime of experience. The Dovetailers from Pine Island, Minnesota, are husband and wife singer/songwriter team Heather Ritenour-Sampson and Brandon Sampson. Their songs reflect upon the indestructible bonds of marriage, as well as the beauti-

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Tavern Lounge, Northfield An evening of classic pop favorites accompanied by piano and guitar.

DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am Bruce Burniece

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Chris Snyder • 2:30-5:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Singer/songwriter Chris Snyder often plays individually, but also spends time playing in bands. His main focus is piano, guitar, hand drums, ukulele as well as vocals...then specializes in engineering it all together. Check out his music around the Twin Cities metro area, the Alaska music scene, and several other cities across the country.

Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Each Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and popcorn.

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HAPPENINGS

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pm

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show

Fathom Lane with Elizabeth Ghandour • 8pm

Friday, February 19, continued

321 Central Avenue North Faribault, MN 55021 (507)332­7372 paradsiecenterforthearts.org

Throwback Thursday Movie Series Groundhog Day Starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell February 11, 7:00PM $7.00/person Two On Tap February 13, 7:30pm $17 Members / $22 Non Members/ $10 Students $5 Student Rush Kevin Mac's Classic Country Jukebox February 20, 7:30pm $17 Members / $22 Non Members/ $10 Students $5 Student Rush Part of 2016 KGP Companies Music Season Gallery Opening & Artist Reception February 26, 5­7pm Part of the KDHL/ Power 96 Gallery Season Arlene Rolf, S.C. Rolf, Michael Wetteland & Alexandra VanDyke Pints & Vines February 27, 7pm $17 Members / $22 Non Members Wall of wine and beer tasting event Sponsored by Bauers Southside Liquor Paradise Community Theatre Presents The Odd Couple Directed by Kelly Huff March 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 7:30pm March 13 2pm $14 Members/ $15 Non Members / $10 Students 12 and under.

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Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

Carleton Symphony Band: In Response: Music that H ­ ighlights Significant Events • 7pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield In Response will feature music that honors victims of political unrest, racial tension and religious conflict by highlighting human achievement and celebrating our great potential. Selections include Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait narrated by special guest Roger Bechtel, the traditional Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision and a lively and festive Albanian “Shota” dance arranged by Shelley Hanson. Directed by Claire Larson.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Reception: Andy Sturdevant • 7-9pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College, Northfield See exhibits page.

Sally Barris, Dana Cooper & The Dovetailers • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Nashville-based Cooper and Barris join The Dovetailers for an “in the round, Bluebird Café style” night of music. The Dovetailers, based in Pine Island, are Six Mile Grove frontman Brandon Sampson and his wife, Heather Ritenour-Sampson. Tickets: $19 members, $22 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: Robin Hood 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

Theater: Harvey • 7:30pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Tavern Lounge, Northfield

Over the span of two critically acclaimed full-length albums (2013’s Fathom Lane and 2012’s Down By Half) Twin Cities-based Fathom Lane has been getting international attention for their indefinable sound. Joining them is up-andcoming singer/songwriter Elizabeth Ghandour, renowned for her hauntingly lovely Americana and folk performances.

Ray Coudret • 8-10pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW

Dave Hudson • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, Northfield After cutting his teeth with various college bands and acoustic duos, Dave Hudson made his way through the Minneapolis music scene writing and singing his own blend of melodic acoustic-rock music. His style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. His selfstyled mix of cover songs ranging from the ’80s, ’90s and today, blended with his own recorded and nationally released music, has kept crowds coming back for more.

DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield The Dweebs • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville The Dweebs are a unique variety band whose live performances combine excellent vocals, audience participation and superior musicianship to breathe new life into your favorite songs of the past and present. This family band features Michael Blue, his daughter Claire and son Benjamin, all on lead vocals, and son Mike Jr. on the drums!

T-Bone Coen plays keyboards and Trevor Radtke plays bass.

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Northfield • 507/645-7886 quarterbackclubrestaurant.com Started as a franchise partly owned by Minnesota Vikings players, QB has been providing dine-in/take-out service to the Northfield area for 49 years. It doesn’t get more local than QB.

New Prague • nextchapterwinery.com 612/756-3012

Specializing in broasted chicken, BBQ baby back pork ribs, flamebroiled hamburgers. Breakfast Monday-Saturday until 10am.

Vines planted: 2007 Next Chapter becomes winery: 2011 Next Chapter wine wall: 1,550 bottles Next Chapter barrel: 300 bottles worth of wine Next Chapter bottle: 2 lbs of grapes

The QB caters so you can concentrate on socializing – QB will take care of everything from set-up to cleanup, in a laid-back, professional manner.

3,700 cold hardy vines • 6 acres • 8 different varietals

Their Minnesota Blushing Bride is made from Honey Crisp and Zestar apples from the Montgomery Apple Orchard and Frontenac Gris, Le Crescent, and Marquette grapes from their winery.

Bluebird Cakery

Faribault • bluebirdcakerymn.com 507/573-CAKE (2253) Baking and decorating since 2006, Bluebird Cakery creates flavors and textures from combined experiences working with local bakeries across the US, commercial grocers, and small boutique bakeries in Australia. Their specialty cakes are all made from scratch, combining traditional Midwest favorites, Australian influence and fresh local ingredients.

They specialize in non-traditional options including: soy free, vegan, dairy free, gluten free and marshmallow fondant.

The Cakery itself started from a small summer farmer’s market in 2014 in Faribault. One year later they launched a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than $29,000 to aid in opening their own storefront and kitchen in downtown Faribault.

The Cakery caters events big or small – birthdays, weddings, showers, gender reveal parties, office events, groom’s dinners, bridal parties, anniversaries and more.

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Dundas • 507/645-2253 gootersdoughtogo.com

Core products include frozen dough, take-n-bake gourmet pizzas, all natural gourmet ice cream, gluten-free options, heat-and-eat meals and cake decorating supplies.

Gooters offers take-n-bake speciality pizzas as well as a create-yourown option with a wide variety of pizza doughs/crusts and fresh toppings to choose from. They also stock a huge selection of frozen cookies, breads and pastry doughs to take home and bake.

If you’re more for making it from scratch– Gooters stocks bulk baking ingredients, cake decorating and candy making supplies, fresh bulk spices, nostalgic candies and snacks, pasta and speciality grains and flours. Seasonally flavored meats and vegetables are also on hand.

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Northfield • 507/663-1351 contented cow.com

Purveying local brews and spirits 366 days

Faribault • 507/331-1657 sigbarandgrill.com Great food, full bar, unique atmosphere, a local favorite.

Great chicken tenders, charbroiled cheeseburgers and fresh cheese curds made from Faribault’s own cheese caves.

Left to right: Mankato Brewing, Badger Hill (Mpls), F-Town (Faribault), Summit (St. Paul), Boom Island (Mpls), Indeed (Mpls), Surly (Mpls), Rush River (WI), Lift Bridge (Stillwater), Insight (Mpls), Fulton (Mpls), Lucid (Mpls) and Crispin (now Colfax, CA – formerly MN)

Saturday nights oftentimes include entertainment – from swing by Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing to rock by the Beer Hunters. The jukebox is on between meals every day, or you can catch the game on the big screens. Wednesdays are bingo nights with pots up to $1000.

Dining for all size groups – from singles on the rail to a reserved dining room for groups of 50.

good beer • good food • good company Left to right: Tatershall vodka & gin (Mpls), Panther corn whiskey & bourbon (Osakis MN), Loonshine whiskey & gin (Northfield), Vikre vodka, aquavit, gin: juniper, cedar, spruce (Duluth), L’Etoile vodka (Mpls) and Far North gin, rum, vodka (Duluth)

Castle Rock • 651/463-4343 A full-service liquor store with a good selection of Minnesota-brewed beers and distilled liquor. A recent remodel has added quite a bit of visual flavor as well. The new look incorporates old barn tin and weathered barn wood complete with a large horse box stall (that’s where you’ll find the fine wines). The venue looks forward to hosting events in 2016 including flea markets, bike runs, classic car shows and antique shows, all of which will feature local wine and beer tastings. Railroad Liquors is housed within the Castle Rock Station – gas, storage and store.

Northfield • thehideawaynorthfield.com 507/664-0400 The HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar, located in downtown Northfield, is celebrating 10 years in business this year. What started out as a simple coffeehouse has become one of the favorite meeting spots in town.

Come here for: outstanding coffee drinks, local craft beers and fine wines and paninis, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts Catering fine foods at a reasonable price for groups of 25-500, from country weddings to business meetings. Attention to detail and farm-to-table vegetables when in season.

The HideAway strives to be a place where all people feel welcome, to help the Northfield community, and to serve the best food and drink in town.

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Northfield • mariascateringnorthfield.com 507/321-1884 Mexican, Southern Comfort, Italian, American Comfort and more.

Menus and catering plans customized for every occasion – graduations, weddings, special events and more – from drop-off catering to full-service. Food truck catering also available.

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Northfield • loonliquors.com The only distillery and cocktail room in southern Minnesota.

Cocktail Room: organic house-made spirits: whiskey (Loonshine) gin (MetropoliGin). cocktails from scratch, from the bitters to the ginger ale.

Northfield • jamesgangcoffeehouse.com Where Coffee and Community Come Together 507/663-6060 Warm family atmosphere Organic hand-crafted artisan coffee

Loonshine: craft organic whiskey with a wheat and barley grain bill. Silver medalist in the Washington Cup American Spirits competition (light whiskey category). Similar to Irish and Scottish-style whiskies, while far from traditional, corn white whiskies. The Taste: “… a pretty pear and grain note, lemon and citrus mouth, gentle if not neutral end, good balance, pleasant, cleansing finish with nice acids” – Washington Cup judges

Take-out & group orders available Drive thru Made-to-order food Breakfast available all day Fast, free internet

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MetropoliGin: traditional-style craft organic gin. The taste: Ten botanicals evoke a full bouquet of delicate spring woodland flowers, growing out of dewy undertones of juniper and citrus. The palate is warm and bright with round torrents of black currant and rosemary as it glides along, finishing among subtle notes of cardamom and bergamot.

Founded in 2014 by two Northfield High School friends. In the coming year they’ll introduce new cocktails, vodka infusions, liqueurs and a few surprises.

Northfield • cakewalknorthfield.com 507/786-9255 CakeWalk Custom Cakes & Dessert Bar opened with the idea that desserts, cakes and cookies are always as unique as the pastry chef who created them. CakeWalk throws convention out the door when they design goodies. Whether a Burberry bag birthday cake or a birch tree wedding cake –they can make it for you. Their recipes have been tested and tried over and over to assure the besttasting treat possible.

HOME OF THE BLACK VELVET Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm

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Bringing fresh-baked goods from their oven to your table since 1949.

Cakes for all occasions Buns, quick breads, summer berry pies, holiday favorites, cookies, homemade candies and Ed’s fruit cake

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MEETINGHALL BREWERY

Dundas • meetinghallbrewery.com

Startup brewery and taproom that will be offering growlers and pints of exceptional craft beer starting mid-2016.

Early backers wanted • Beer For Life offered. Go to their website for details.

Nestled along the east bank of the Cannon River on a pre-Civil War site that has hosted a gospel hall, Sunday school, the Bridgewater Township town hall and a photo studio. This riverside gem has been passed down from Dundas founders J. S. and George Archibald, whose mill produced some of the most expensive wheat flour in the country and whose ruins can be seen directly across the river. This is the oldest original taproom building in Minnesota and will soon be serving high-quality beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages made with local ingredients ranging from wheat, barley, hops, cherries, honey and a dose of river town pride.

Northfield • ruebnstein.com

507/645-6691

Housed in three of Northfield’s oldest buildings, The Scofield (1868), The Kelley (1907), and The Henderson (1890).

The Scofield Building became the Corner Bar in the early 1940s. The Rueb ‘N’ Stein opened in the restored Kelley Building in 1969, and later expanded into the Henderson Building in 1988. Joe and Jodi Grundhoefer and staff have been serving satisfied customers since 1982.

Signature Rueben: piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese – served on pumpernickel with Thousand Island dressing on the side.

Burgers: include bison, turkey, or black bean and a $5.95 burger basket.

Appetizers: from battered cauliflower and cheese curds to stuffed mushrooms, wings, egg rolls and more.

Dessert: French Silk Pie, cheesecake and ice cream dishes that are to die for.

Happy Hour: 3:30-6pm and 9-11pm Mon-Fri

Dennison • 507/301-2744

Johnny Angels reopened the end of 2015 after an extensive remodel. Once inside, you will forget about the outside surroundings. You will feel far, far away where pizza isn’t just pizza, it’s an experience.

Johnny Angels takes pride in their family recipes and home-cooked meals. They offer a variety of unique Chicago-style Italian foods, along with a newly added kids menu and sandwiches.

granplazagrill.com Northfield: 507/366-1862 Faribault: 507/333-1344

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An authentic taste of Mexico featuring a rich varied menu of fresh, natural ingredients, sauces and spices.

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Satisfying Chapati customers for more than 40 combined years.

Northfield • measuringcupofnorthfield.com info@measuringcupofnorthfield.com 507/664-9152

Northfield • chapati.us • 507/645-2462

Quality kitchen wares in all price ranges, top-rated items that the home chef will love for years to come.

Chapati breakfast: Saturdays/Sundays, 8-10:30am

Swiss Diamond line: #1 ranked, diamond-coated, nonstick cookware made in the Swiss Alps. Yes – diamond-coated. Diamonds are the best surface for a non-stick pan and conduct heat better than any metal, even copper. Foods release easily and the pans provide advanced browning and searing with little to no fat or oil. Cleanup is a breeze. A safe and healthy way to cook.

Since October 1999, Chapati has been serving freshly made Indian food, mainly from northern India – a wide variety of vegetarian, meat and seafood dishes, beer and wine.

Open seven days a week, Chapati offers a lunch buffet Monday-Saturday. Table and full-menu service is available in the evenings and all day Sunday. Home to “Curry in a Hurry” for those particularly busy evenings for those on their way to concerts, theater or other local entertainment.

Catering: home, office, wedding and other special events Locally owned and operated, Chapati’s founders, Norman Butler and Diane Burry, relocated to Northfield from the UK. They saw a gap in the array of foods available in Northfield and together with their sister business, The Contented Cow pub, have filled that void with a great taste of the UK – pub life and Indian food.

Emile Henry: these products out of Burgundy, France include the #1 rated pie dish, used by the Crisco Pie Bake Off and recommended by the American Pie Council. Emile Henry Pizza Stones allow for perfect pizzas, breads, cookies and biscuits. They can also be used on the grill for pizza, salmon, grilled veggies and more. These products are not only beautiful but top-rated for performance and dishwasher safe.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-8pm, Saturdays 9:30am-5:30pm and Sundays 11am-5:30pm

Northfield/Farmington carbonesnorthfield.com 507/645-2300

Cannon Falls • ferndalemarketonline.com 507/263-4556

This third-generation farm has been growing free-range, antibioticfree turkeys since 1939. As farmers themselves, they know what it takes to produce good food, and invite you to visit their on-farm market to experience a distinctive mix of foods from more than 75 other local farmers and food producers. From pastured meat to ginger soda to artisan cheese – and, of course, their turkey products – they proudly partner with area farms and food makers that share their vision for preserving one-of-a-kind flavors from local, independent folks.

Open 7 days/week: M-F 10-6 Sat 9-5 Sun 11-4

Where people come for an upbeat setting with great service for the whole family – VOTED BEST PIZZA Burger Mondays: buy 1 basket, get the 2nd at half price Taco Tuesday: 75¢ tacos. Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée (dine-in only) Wing Wednesday: 75¢ traditional wings (dine-in only) Spaghetti Thursday: $6 – includes salad and breadstick Mon-Fri Lunch Buffet: $7.99 all-you-can-eat 11am-2pm Sunday Omelet Buffet: $7 includes bloody mary or drink of choice, 10am-noon Delivery: nightly at 4pm –full menu 2 for 1s: 11am-7pm and 10pm-midnight, daily Half-price apps: Mon-Fri, 3-7pm and 10-11pm Eighteen rotating tap lines NFL/NHL packages: Free chili bar during all Vikings games, drink specials during all Vikings and Wild games More specials and entertainment at carbonesnorthfield.com

Located at 31569 Willow Trail west of Hwy 52.

Follow signs from County 24.

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Northfield/Mankato • tandembagels.com 507/786-9977 • 507/720-6533 Genuine, made-from-scratch bagels and baked goods, all produced in their bakery using fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients.

Mission: to make quality, soulful food in an inviting setting, and to leave a small carbon footprint through eco-friendly serving materials, high-efficiency lighting and composting as much of their waste as possible.

Bagels: Made the traditional way, boiling and baking, with only six basic ingredients: hi-gluten flour, salt, yeast, malt barley, brown sugar and water. No added preservatives or fillers.

Coffee: locally roasted at Roastery 7, in Brooklyn Center. A special Tandem House Blend is always on tap along with a variety of fair trade organics and a wonderful selection of espressos.

Cannon Falls cannonriverwinery.com 507/263-7400 Our Best Vintage is yet to come!

Winemaker Daron Ford is a Minnesota native with international winemaking experience who currently resides in Northfield. Upon completing a degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota, Ford moved to California where he spent more than eight years building a strong winemaking resume in the heart of Napa Valley. After an overseas vintage in Australia, Ford moved back to the Midwest building his winemaking repertoire with the use of local, cold-hardy grape varieties. Now he plays the role of winemaker at Cannon River Winery where he will gladly meet you with wine-stained hands and a smile.

New Reserve wines will be released this spring (2016), along with a new vintage of your favorite Cannon River wines showcasing Ford’s expertise. Their Tasting Room will be receiving a new look and feel and they’ve plenty of exciting events planned to entice you to come out and see the winery in a whole new light. Once you do, you’ll be sure to agree, their best vintage is yet to come.

Catering: bagels and cream cheese, coffee, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and baked goodies.

Croone Family Favorite: Scandinavian Almond Cake Beat well:

Northfield 507/663-0565

Al and Eleanor Croone

Scandinavian baking needs: Lefse grill, Lefse mix, Krumkake iron, Aebleskiver pan, Swedish mustard, pearl sugar, Whitley’s nuts (pistachios, cashews, trailmix and fusion mix), Rothschild dips, Stonewall jams, Sticky Fingers scone mix plus original and glutenfree scone mix.

February 2016

1 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract, 2/3 cup milk Add: 1 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder Add: 1 stick melted butter or margarine

Beat mixture well Spray special almond cake pan (found at Paper Petalum) generously using Pam, or other baking spray, with flour, immediately before pouring batter into pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes, until edges are golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Serve with whipped cream and lingonberries.

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A soon-to-be brewery founded by Randy and Tonja Clay and Laura and Derek Meyers, three local home brewers and one local graphic design artist.

Imminent Brewing will be a production brewery and tap room.

Mission: to provide delicious, fresh and local beers in an environment that fosters community, connection Northfield and conversation.

They will serve several flagship beers that will appeal to a variety of palates, while keeping things fresh and interesting with rotating seasonal and experimental lagers and ales as well as hand-crafted sodas.

Vision: to link customers to the rich agricultural tradition of southeastern Minnesota and support the regional economy by using local ingredients and partnering with local businesses and citizens. An essential function of a local brewery is to care for the community.

Imminent is dedicated to sustainability and the health and wellbeing of the neighborhood. Imminent envisions loyal patrons and curious tourists who appreciate the nuances of craft beer, seek adventure and engage in the Northfield experience: local arts, food, recreation and hand-crafted beverages.

Northfield redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com 507/664-0304 ​At Red Barn Farm of Northfield, they grow top-quality, pesticide-free produce on their 10-acre farm. Many of those toppings make it on their made-to-order, wood-fired pizzas during their weekly “pizza nights” (May to O ­ ctober). They also host a General Store where you can buy salsa, specialty sauces, appetizers, beverages, eggs, homemade baked goods and unique gifts.

Their venue is a perfect site for weddings and special events, where you and your guests will encounter beautiful simplicity and generous hospitality. Their updated 100-year-old barn offers a laid-back setting that harkens to a simpler time.

Northfield • brickovenbakery.com • 507/645-9517 Great Food • Great Service • Great Community Part of the Northfield community since 1996. All of their breads and pastries are hand-made from scratch and without preservatives. They will help you find the right bread or treat for your needs.

After nearly 20 years at one location, Brick Oven recently moved to 158 N Water St., where they’ve been able to add a café space. They offer simple snacks and meals and a place to meet friends for a premium coffee or tea drink, their famous caramel rolls, or a meal.

In Memoriam Robert Manderfeld • 1939-2016 May 9, 1939: Born in a blizzard, near Fox Lake, MN 1963: Begins working at the Northfield DQ 1969: Buys the franchise and has served up Northfield treats ever since.

Thanks, Bob, for being such a sweet part of our community.

You are missed.

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Dundas 507/645-2984 Northfield • froggybottoms.com • 507/301-3611 Come hell or high water Froggy Bottoms has been a staple in Northfield since 2001, surviving the 2010 flood when “The water was this high” and in 2014 when Northfield volunteers worked 24-hour shifts to keep the floors dry until the water receded. The authentic spiral staircase welcomes all ages to enjoy a variety of great appetizers, wraps, burgers. The Frog was voted Southern Minn Scene’s “Best Place for Fries” in 2015.

An entirely from-scratch bakery.

Providing fresh-baked croissants, danish, turnovers, scones, quiche, soup/sandwich and beyond every Friday and Saturday from 6am to 2pm.

Open seasonally and for special, catered events, Froggy Bottom’s adjoining Lily PADio, awarded “Best Patio” in 2015, is a great place to enjoy views of downtown Northfield against the Cannon River and some of Minnesota’s best acoustic singers and songwriters every weekend throughout spring, summer and fall.

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Theater: Robin Hood • 7:30pm

Local Artisan Cheese Day • 10am-1pm

Ferndale Market, Cannon Falls Enjoy cheese from Sartori, Eichtens and more, meet local cheese makers, indulge in fresh samples from Northfield’s Brick Oven Bakery and enter to win a gift basket full of products featured at the event.

Rob Meany • 2-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Rob Meany is an award-winning singer/songwriter and pianist from Bloomington. Best known as the singer/keyboardist for the poprock group, Terramara, he is also a versatile solo artist performing original and popular songs in the style of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Harry Connick Jr. Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show

Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

Voice Showcase Recital: In Praise of Women • 7:30pm

Music & Drama Center Gallery, Carleton, Northfield This recital features music by women composers, performed by applied voice students and instructors. Coordinated by Lawrence Burnett, with collaborative pianist Thomas Bartsch.

February 2016

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield See theater page.

Theater: Harvey • 7:30pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Kevin Mac’s Classic Country Jukebox 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Before a single note leaves his lips or one chord is strummed from his acoustic guitar, country music artist Kevin Mac wins over audiences with his exuberant personality. In addition to being an incredibly talented musician, Mac is a consummate entertainer. He is charming, funny and down-to-earth, with a true knack for connecting with audiences of all ages.

Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, February 20, continued Optimum Trajectory • 8-10pm

It’s all here.

Attractive setting … gorgeous spaces … access to premier care and services.

Northfield Retirement Community offers: • Multiple living options, including independent and assisted living apartments • Rehabilitation, skilled nursing and memory care • A beautifully landscaped campus with the new Pathways of Faith Park • Spiritual care services with pastoral care Learn more: visit northfieldretirement.org or call 507-664-3466.

The Contented Cow, Northfield A jazz quintet based in the Twin Cities. Their repertoire spans jazz classics from the ’30s to the ’50s and contemporary jazz and originals. Band members include Ira Adelman (alto and tenor saxophones), Garth Anderson (drums), Jeff Gurney (acoustic and electric bass), Steve Hillson (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Tim McNamara (guitar).

More at optimum-trajectory-jazz.com.

The Three Muscatelles • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield

The Three Muscatelles are Susan, Dina and Cindy, performing ballads, folk, rock, pop and blues. They cover tunes from Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz, John Prine, The Beatles, Jonny Lang, Fleetwood Mac, Charlie Daniels and Elvis, among many others, and play some of Susan’s original tunes. Her lead vocals have been described as powerful, angelic and lyrical and are complemented by Dina’s crystal-clear harmonies. Dina drives the rhythm on guitar, Susan’s finger style adds dimension and Cindy plays solos and backup on fiddle, covering the band’s broad set range with skill and versatility.

All take a turn on percussion.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Omelet Breakfast 8:30am-12:30pm

Northfield Eagles Club Proceeds will support local service members, veterans and their families. $10 adults/$5 children.

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 12:30pm doors, 1pm dinner, 2pm show

Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See theater page.

SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pm

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield Open to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting.

Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

Theater: Robin Hood • 2pm Find us on Facebook

507-664-3466 • www.northfieldretirement.org

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Theater: Harvey • 2pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Northfield Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

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Theater: [title of show] • 2pm

Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus: Gala 30th Anniversary Celebration • 3pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

CRWP’s Second Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival • 2pm

Weitz Cinema, Weitz Center for ­Creativity, Carleton, Northfield Doors open at 1:30pm. The festival builds a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of using film to inspire activism by going “on tour” across the country. Featured at the tour event in Red Wing (Feb. 5) and Northfield, this selection of films from the original festival is a natural extension of Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. Tickets: $15, $10 students, seniors and CRWP members, free for Carleton students, faculty and staff. This event is co-sponsored by Take Back the Tap, a student organization at Carleton College, and is the culminating event of Climate Action Weeks, so priority is given to the Carleton community. A limited number of tickets will be made available online at crwp.net or at CRWP’s Northfield office. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

Ames Center, Burnsville Roberto Plano, Italian pianist and long-time friend of the maestro, returns to Minnesota from his home in Northern Italy to help celebrate this 30th anniversary with Liszt’s powerful Piano Concerto No. 2. There may be no more graceful and evocative way to rejoice than with this international touring artist who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Milan Philharmonic, at Carnegie Hall and with Minnesota’s Austin Symphony. The 150 voices of the Lakeville North and Lakeville South High School Choirs sing Rutter’s 20th Century classic, Gloria, together with the Dakota Valley Symphony Chorus, filling the Ames Center with the power, majesty and tenderness of the work. Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $5 student, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Todd Thompson Band • 4pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Local acoustic music.

Quiz Night • 8pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Bingo • 7pm

Jazz Ensemble Concert • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Directed by Laura Caviani.

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

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Live Music Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday National Wear Red Day / February 6

To show support for Women’s Heart Disease Awareness wear your favorite red piece of clothing when visiting Cannon River Winery and receive $1.00 off a glass of red wine.

Super Bowl Pre-party / February 7

Wear your favorite team’s jersey and get $1 off a glass of wine.

the game of l ve is best played with chocolate.

Shop local, shop smart, shop love.

515 Division Street • Northfield 507-645-5322 • www.cocoabeantoys.com

fine chocolates • retro candies • classic and creative toys

February 2016

Dinner Theater: The Sunshine Boys February 12, 13, 19, 20, 6pm • February 14 & 21, 12:30pm Cannon Community Theater presents Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys on stage. Cannon River Catering will serve a wonderful meal prior to the show.

Tickets: $42 Friday & Saturday performances / $35 Sunday matinee, available online or in person at Cannon River Winery.

Live Music and Leap Year Trivia February 27

TreVeld 1-4pm, Mark Allen 4:30-7pm, Trivia 7-9pm.

Winter Hours (January-April): Sun 12-5 pm, Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Thu 12-7 pm, Fri-Sat, 12-9 pm 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, MN

507-263-7400 | cannonriverwinery.com

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Monday, February 22, continued Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

your local music incubator 801 Division St. S. • Northfield, MN

www.hotspotmusic.org We offer STUDIO

SPACE LESSONS i CLASSES JAMS i EVENTS

SUNDAY JAZZ JAM 2:00-3:30 p.m. (weekly) It’s a spiritual experience.

INTRO TO IMPROV

Learn to make music in the moment with instructor Martha Larson Enroll @ www.hotspotmusic.org

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

8-WEEK SUMMER SONGWRITING COURSE with instructor, Gary Rue Focuses on songwriting and composition as a craft.

DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

Froggy Bottoms, Northfield

By Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Exhibit Opening Reception: Arlene Rolf and S.C. Rolf, Michael Wetteland, Alexandra VanDyke • 5-7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See exhibits page.

Movie Night 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)

Northfield VFW Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Joel Kachel • 5:30-8:30pm

Bite of Burnsville • 6-9pm

with instructor Helen Forsythe Enroll @ 507-491-6993

Tavern Lounge, Northfield This multi-instrumentalist, award-winning songwriter and Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Famer presents an array of original and cover tunes.

Kreitzer has toured extensively around the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals and concerts and on television and radio, including A Prairie Home Companion. He brings his bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocals and expert picking.

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield Each Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and popcorn.

Commanders Coffee • 10am

Northfield VFW

BLUEGRASS AND CLAW HAMMER BANJO LESSONS

Mark Kreitzer • 8pm

Ames Center, Burnsville The Burnsville Chamber presents an evening of sampling fantastic appetizers, entrees, desserts and unique culinary masterpieces from Burnsville-area restaurants. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: $50, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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.

Laudie D. Porter Concert: Nirmala Rajasekar and Friends • 7pm

Great Hall, Carleton, Northfield An evening of South Indian music.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

Theater: Harvey • 7:30pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas

Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

www.GaryRue.com

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Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

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Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8pm

River Bend Boogie • 6-9pm

Northfield VFW

Northfield VFW

Tavern Lounge, Northfield For the last 15 years Lonesome Dan Kase has been playing his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S. His live performances showcase his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues. More at lonesomedan.com.

DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Tim Sigler • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville A great country act who is playing with various national acts.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 37th Annual Carriage & Cutter Day 10am start

Kenyon An annual day of fun for the whole family – petting zoo, pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides (10am-1:30pm), clowns, booths and food vendors, VFW lunch (10:30am3pm), silent auction (10am-3pm), live music by the Local Hooligans (9pm-1am), all-horse parade (1:30pm), hay rides, bonfire and more. Look for the ad on page 19 for details. treVeld • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A Twin Cities-based acoustic music trio that delivers a wonderful blend of instrumental song and sound – playful, deep and joyous, with a repertoire of all original works, inspired by the folk music of America, Europe and beyond. Their music contains elements of gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots, a unique and compelling merging into a musical form that has affectionately become known as “treVeldian.” More at treveld.com.

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River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Dance under the stars and enjoy DJ music, food and a bonfire. Take a snowshoe hike with a River Bend naturalist or ski the candlelit trails. Bring your own skis and snowshoes or rent River Bend’s. Cost: $6/ person, $20/family.

Mark Allen • 4:30-7pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Local favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmonica.

His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.

Fresh.

Local.

Co-op.

Trivia Night • 7-9pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Pints & Vines: Fourth Wall of Wine & Beer and Tasting Event • 7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault The only event in town where you could potentially win a Wall of Wine and a Wall of Beer in the same night and sample a variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews. Limited tickets are available so get them early.

Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/ North of Nowhere & Shine Jar 7-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield North of Nowhere, out of Prior Lake, is a rock/alt-country band with influences including Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Band, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Drive by Truckers, Neil Young, Byrds, Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Shine Jar, steeped in roots and a little 160-proof shine, brings you uncomplicated, relevant, in-your-face blues-rock sprinkled with the right amount of outlaw.

Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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justfood.coop

Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Cooperatively Owned.

All are welcome!

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Jon Brewer

507-210-0900

Tami Bryan

612-327-5122

Millie Harbaugh

952-210-6157

Amy Cloudt

952-838-5052

Brian Haugen

507-208-0791

Darvin and Anne Laue

507-254-6145

Tracy Corcoran

612-424-5099

Chad Holz

612-203-7771

Paul Reiland

952-292-5999

Brenda Fischer

507-301-8294

Glen Holz

651-235-7461

Jan Sasse

612-685-2902

Sonja Freeland

507-202-2378

John and Leigh Jefferies

612-290-1430

Bob Stangler

507-581-9373

Tim Freeland

507-581-5038

Linne Jensen

612-309-2174

Jesse Steed

(507) 301-6785

Jesse and Debbie Graber

507-645-4491

Sid and Martha Kasper

612-483-1323

Rachel VanDenBoom (manager)

612-599-6347

Edina Realty • 1281 Bollenbacher Dr, Northfield, MN 55057 • 507-645-4491

www.northfield.edinarealty.com

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, February 27, continued Blimp: A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Blimp includes Collective Unconscious members and collaborators. They represent Zeppelin in all of its facets – the band that invented stadium rock, yet created some of the most beautiful acoustic music ever recorded.

Tickets: $22 members, $25 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

411 Concert Series: Communist Daughter • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Indie rock out of the Twin Cities.

A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up with his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town. Supposedly that was that. Even though Solomon left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come out to that small town and begin again. Along with his wife and bandmate Molly, Solomon and the band create an enthralling soundscape of vocal and instrumental harmony that is not to be missed in the intimacy of the Arts Guild Theater.

Northfield’s own singer/songwriter Chad Johnson will open.

Johnson is fresh off the recording of his fifth album, which was recorded in Nashville for Magenta Records. Tickets: $25, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30-11:30pm

Signature Bar & Grill, Faribault Warm up the winter with hot licks, stellar vocals and great tunes of the classic swing era. Bring your dancing shoes. No cover.

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Carleton Choir: Beethoven’s Mass in C-major • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Directed by Lawrence Burnett.

Mary Cutrufello • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Cutrufello is hailed as a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots-rocker and a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, she’s made records showcasing all facets of her identity as her musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota.

Just Rite Country • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Classic country at its best.

Carey Langer • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, Northfield Carey, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites 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 originals.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Locklin Road • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Americana music. The group is known for its three-part harmonies and guitar/mandolin accompaniment.

Love your Home Downtown Dundas 507-645-8987

SUNDAYS

Build Your Own EVERY FRIDAY BURGER noon-8pm

MON-SAT 7am-11am NEW BREAKFAST HOURS

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By Susan Hvistendahl

The Early Years of the St. Olaf Band The year 2016 marks the 125th anniversary of St. Olaf College’s first music organization, a group once led by F. Melius Christiansen. No, it is not the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir. It is the St. Olaf Band. The band, led by conductor Timothy Mahr, will be capping its national winter tour with a concert at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6, followed by a home concert Feb. 13. There will be an alumni band gathering and concert June 4 during reunion weekend. (See interview with Mahr in the sidebar.)

St. Olaf’s School, founded in 1874 in Northfield by Norwegian immigrants as a coeducational liberal arts school, offered instruction in piano, organ and voice from its inception. Early catalogs show instruction in both vocal and instrumental music. Student Engebret Lee obtained some discarded instruments in town in 1890 and, in October of 1891, the Manitou Messenger school newspaper wrote: “The students here have organized a brass band, styled the St. Olaf College Cornet Band. The band has 14 members, who practice four times a week. This band should have been started long ago; and now that it is started, all should give it their hearty support.” A teacher, John Dahle, led the all-male band which accompanied hymns for commencement exercises that spring. A succession of student directors followed.

on June 17, 1893, at the Northfield City Park, conducted by Adolph Larson of the graduating class. Among the pieces played were Down on the Farm and The Old Church Organ, plus a grand medley of Civil War songs (which featured a drummer’s call, various bugle calls and the instructions “commence firing” in the score). The program concluded with Southwell’s march, Westwood. The Northfield News of June 24 wrote, “As this was the first annual concert which the band has given, it was looked forward to with a great deal of expectancy by both the students and citizens. The evening was clear and beautiful and a large audience was scattered about the park at an early hour” with “a number of vehicles” stretched along in the streets. The program was “rendered in a manner which conferred great credit on the leader, Mr. A. Larson.”

In 1894, the band started a tradition by climbing to the tower of Old Main to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, on May 17. The Manitou Messenger reported that the band flooded the city with “sweet music, which brought the people to their feet earlier than usual.” (Yes, indeed. The band played between four and six a.m.) The next month, the paper noted that the band “now owns a complete set of band instruments,” a slide trombone, piccolo, six cornets, various horns and a snare and bass drum. (The story also mentioned the college’s “highly creditable” orchestra, which included two female violinists. It was not until 1921 that the St. Olaf Band had female members: Klara Overby and Clara Duea. Duea, Class

A commencement concert was shared with the community

The St. Olaf College Band, shown here in 1895, was founded by students in the fall of 1891. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

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Recollections of the War (published in Boston in 1883) was played by the St. Olaf Band at the first annual concert of June 17, 1893, at Northfield City Park.

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used to carry the sweet notes to all parts of the city. Several selections were played by the band and the music could be very distinctly heard through any of the ‘phones.” The newspaper exulted, “The new telephone system works to perfection and we wish the company success.”

The St. Olaf Band (center, in white uniforms) played on April 29, 1898, as Northfield sent off recruits at the depot for the SpanishAmerican War. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society

“Music must be had,” said the Northfield News, recounting how citizens rushed to search for the St. Olaf Band when 30 men, including students from St. Olaf and Carleton, were about to depart by train for Faribault on Sunday, April 24, 1898, to enlist with the National Guard for the Spanish-American War. Seventeen band members, resplendent in new uniforms, played at the station and escorted the recruits to Faribault. Later that week the band played at an Odd Fellows banquet and at Mayor Skinner’s house at receptions for the recruits. On April 29, a special train bearing recruits from Fairmont, Spring Valley, Austin and Faribault arrived at Northfield’s Milwaukee depot as a crowd of around 2,000 gathered to support their enlistees.

The band, which had led a St. Olaf contingent from campus, “played their loudest” as the train pulled out at 8:37 a.m. amid cheers and flag-waving.

A measure of the local affection for the “Boys in White” (sonamed for their distinctive white, military-style uniforms) is found in the Northfield News of Feb. 25, 1899, after a concert at the Congregational church. The story said the 24-piece band showed its “highest degree of perfection since organization” and concluded, “It is not only with the excellent music that the citizens of Northfield are so partial, but the manliness, the uprightness and the good manners of the entire personnel of the organization commends the boys to favor. Northfield has many things to be proud of and foremost among these is the St. Olaf college band.”

For years the St. Olaf Band was known as the “Boys in White” because of the distinctive white uniforms. The band is shown here on the steps of Ytterboe Hall in 1901, with the first paid conductor, Andrew Onstad, in suit and hat. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

of 1923, became a professor of piano and organ at Concordia College in Moorhead, establishing that college’s music club and Christmas Festival tradition. Northfield’s other college, Carleton, added a female cellist and harpist to its concert band under its well-respected conductor Jimmy Gillette in 1929.)

The St. Olaf Band was embraced by Northfield and took part in historic events. The Northfield News of March 27, 1897, reported: “Last Monday evening the new telephone company gave its patrons quite a musical treat by telephone. St. Olaf college band was stationed in the central office and the switch was thrown open so that the 40 ‘phones now in operation could be

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Andrew Onstad had conducted the band as a senior during the 1898-99 school year and was engaged as the first paid director of the band in December of 1899. A fine clarinet player, Onstad added woodwind instruments to make it a concert band. Georgina Dieson Hegland, in her book As it Was in the Beginning (1950), described him as “a person of natural musical ability, quick, and fiery!”

St. Olaf College Associate Archivist Jeff Sauve related to me an anecdote about the 1902 band: “A Northfield seamstress, Mrs. Dora Kump, accidentally pricked a finger on a rusty pin while mending one of the well-worn original white uniforms of the St. Olaf Band. Kump, a mother of eight, suffered ‘blood poisoning’ that necessitated amputation of her right hand. The Band students, distraught over her situation, offered a benefit concert in town. The event raised nearly $75 for her family -- a considerable sum that was equal to two months of steady work at that time. The Northfield News noted, ‘The band boys have again shown the kind of metal they are made of and as usual did the right thing at the right time.’ She died soon afterwards

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This is the earliest known photo of F. Melius Christiansen with the St. Olaf Band during his first year as director of the new Music Department, 1903-04. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society

from blood poisoning.”

After John Nathan Kildahl became President of St. Olaf College in 1899, he urged the United Norwegian Lutheran Church which supported the college to establish a music department and was successful in his third try in 1903. Paul G. Schmidt, an 1891 St. Olaf academy graduate who had been hired as a mathematics professor at St. Olaf in 1902, suggested that F. Melius Christiansen be hired as the first director of the new music department. Schmidt, who had sung in the Kjerulf Male Chorus in Minneapolis which Christiansen directed, wrote in My Years at St. Olaf, that Christiansen’s “passionate striving for perfection in his interpretations and presentations gave me a new insight into the power of song.” Christiansen was hired to head the department, conduct the band and chorus and teach violin and music theory for $600 a year.

Christiansen dedicated himself first to improving the band.

Schmidt recalled that Christiansen “demanded and enforced strict discipline and attention. He was not at all impressed by the fact the band could play some marches from beginning to end without any noticeable mishap, but made every effort to improve tone quality and balance in the different sections, spent a great deal of time in repetition of certain musical phrases, and – what really surprised some of them – took time to show them how to handle and finger their instruments most effectively.”

Christiansen played violin at the first faculty recital of the new music department on Sept. 23, 1903, a benefit to get a new oboe for the band. On Oct. 11, he led the band as it played music for the dedication of Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.

The Northfield News said, “Mr. Christiansen wields an almost magnetic baton” after a Nov. 18 concert in town. The Manitou Messenger wrote approvingly that month, “He is the man for the place. As a result of the new order of things interest for the art melodious has taken an upward shoot, and our various musical organizations are in a flourishing condition.”

To conclude his first year, Christiansen arranged to hold his first Music Festival at Northfield’s Ware Auditorium (now the Grand Event Center). The band had a successful evening concert on May 17, preceded by an afternoon baseball game won by Luther College. On May 18, choirs from Duluth, Eau Claire and Decorah joined St. Olaf’s Choral Union and the Danz Symphony Orchestra of Minneapolis (forerunner of the

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F. Melius Christiansen led the St. Olaf Band to Norway in 1906. It was the first U.S. college musical organization to tour in Europe.

The first concert was in Tivoli Garden in Oslo before a crowd of 6,000. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

On the 1906 tour, the St. Olaf Band visited Norway’s Prime Minister Michelsen at his estate near Bergen. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

Minnesota Orchestra) to present Haydn’s Oratorio The Creation. On May 21, the ecstatic headline of the Northfield News extolled Christiansen’s “Untiring Efforts and Superior Skill as a Leader in Music.”

In January of 1905, Christiansen led the band on its first tour of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Schmidt later described the tour as a “financial flop” during which band members had to deal with snow and cold and even chip in to

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concert at the Ware Auditorium. Schmidt wrote that the singers were treated to a lunch on the lawn of Ytterboe Hall before the concert and, “Two things especially seemed to interest them greatly – the heaping bowls of fresh strawberries and cream and the playing of the band.” Christiansen, a native of Norway, entranced them with his arrangements of Norwegian music. The touring group’s American manager persuaded a Minneapolis businessman, Olaf Searle of the Scandinavian American Steamship Line, to make up any deficit that might occur from a band trip to Norway in 1906.

The 1908-09 St. Olaf College Band, with drum major P.G. Schmidt, poses in front of Steensland Library. This band’s tour in the summer of 1909 took them to the west coast where they played for Norway Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Exposition on Aug. 30. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives.

buy train tickets from Faribault to the second stop to continue the tour. But Schmidt picked up valuable lessons as faculty representative and drum major on this tour and became the longtime manager of musical organizations. (Schmidt was succeeded by his son, Frederick, who teamed up with F. Melius Christiansen’s son, Olaf, the second director of the St. Olaf Choir.)

On May 27, 1905, a touring Student Singing Society from the University of Christiania in Norway came to Northfield for a

In this way, the St. Olaf Band became the first American college musical organization to conduct a concert tour abroad.

Six tour stops were made by the band between Minnesota and New York, including Chicago and Brooklyn, and the steamship Oskar II left for Europe on June 20. When they reached Christiania (Oslo) on July 2, the boat was greeted with cannon booms from the Akershus Fortress and The Star Spangled Banner sung by the Student Chorus that had visited St. Olaf the year before. The band responded with the Norwegian anthem, Ya Vi Elsker.

The 46-member all-male band introduced the saxophone to Norway – and also the American pastime of baseball. On the 4th of July, a crowd came to see an exhibition by the band boys, who used a fencing mask as a catcher’s mask and a ball and bat which had been souvenirs from the Norwegian singers’ American tour. Schmidt said, “Most people in the audience thought the game too dangerous, especially catching high flies.”

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The band’s repertoire included Christiansen’s own Norwegian Rhapsody, Alexander’s Olympia Hippodrome March, Donizetti’s Lucia, Elsa Entering the Cathedral from Wagner’s Lohengrin, Rossini’s William Tell and Tancredi Overtures, Schumann’s Traumerei, Macbeth’s Love in Idleness, Delibes’ Intermezzo, Grieg’s Landsighting, Teilman’s Kroningsmarsj, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes and the national anthems of the U.S. and Norway. A soprano soloist sang selections from Gounod, Sullivan, Schumann, Hawley and Martens.

The St. Olaf Band played 26 concerts between July 4 and July 27 in Norway, starting with an appearance before 6,000 at Tivoli, an open air amusement park. Police had to try to clear out of the way the crowds that had gathered to watch the band march from their hotel to the sold-out venue. At a concert at Eidsvold, home of Norway’s Independence Hall, Schmidt said that “The sudden, thunderous rolling of the drums” at the conclusion of the playing of the Norwegian national anthem so startled an official that he ended up “lying flat on the floor in a quivering faint.” At Trondheim, prior to a concert in the magnificent cathedral, the band paid its respects at the grave of the founder of St. Olaf, Rev. Bernt Julius Muus. Also, the newly crowned King Haakon asked the band to play for the royal family at their residence there.

The boat Andenaes took the band to concert dates in coastal

A horse and carriage brought word of the St. Olaf Band concert to Wells, Minn., in 1913. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

cities for 17 days. Near Bergen, the band played for Prime Minister Christian Michelsen, who had presided over the separation of Norway from Sweden. On July 21, Christiansen returned in triumph to his boyhood home of Larvik for a concert. The newspaper, recalling him as “the little fellow” who marched with the city band, said he had now “brought glory and honor to the land of his birth.” The band left for home on July 29, with the approbation of the entire country. Schmidt estimated the total attendance figure as 61,600, not counting thousands who heard the band in open air short concerts.

Another memorable tour started on June 21, 1909, when Christiansen led the band to the west coast. The band played 100 concerts in 69 towns in 105 days, covering 5,083 miles. The

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trip was highlighted on Aug. 30 when the St. Olaf Band led a mile-long parade celebrating Norway Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world’s fair celebrating the Pacific Northwest.

from the train station back to campus. F. Melius Christiansen spoke to the crowds that had gathered at Hoyme Chapel to welcome them back.

He said, “The choir and band are a natural outgrowth of the culture here. They have grown naturally from a little seed way back in history and, like flowers in the woods, grew under favorable conditions. That we were successful was only that the flavor of St. Olaf was given to the world and they seemed to like it.”

In 1919, Christiansen turned band conducting over to J. Arndt Bergh in order to devote his energies to the St. Olaf Choir, which he founded in 1912. Donald Berglund took over both the band and the orchestra in 1946 and Bruce C. Howden became band director in And this month the 2016 St. Olaf Band will be 1952. The longest-tenured director of the St. bringing the flavor of St. Olaf to Carnegie Hall.

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Courtesy St. Olaf College 1978). In 1966, Johnson led the St. Olaf Band College, along with stories about band memArchives on a trip to Norway, Denmark and Germany bers Irene Gubrud, Ronald Sell, Sharon Moe to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the and the band days of F. Melius Christiansen.

1906 St. Olaf Band tour. This tour revived overseas band tours This book, and two others about happenings in Northfield and which have continued since then. at Carleton College, can be found at the Northfield Historical When the St. Olaf Choir returned from its first east coast tour on May 10, 1920 (which had included a triumphant appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 27), the St. Olaf Band led a parade

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Timothy Mahr Strikes Up the Band at Carnegie Hall There’s an old joke about the absent-minded maestro racing to get to a rehearsal in New York City who is stopped by a stranger who asks him how to get to Carnegie Hall. The maestro answers breathlessly, “Practice!”

Indeed, the St. Olaf College Band’s 95 members have been doing just that in preparation for the band’s debut at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. and for the whole 2016 Winter Tour. The tour started at Owatonna High School on Jan. 23 and will have had stops in Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey prior to Carnegie Hall. Not to worry if you cannot fly out east to catch up with the band. The home concert will be at Skoglund Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 3:30pm and St. Olaf Band’s conductor Timothy Mahr assures me the home concert will be the same as the one in NYC, with the addition of Pascuzzi’s Aria and Allegro featuring senior Derek Smith of Thousand Oaks, Ca., on soprano sax. (See sidebar for the Carnegie Hall repertoire.)

Mahr (St. Olaf Class of 1978) grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and tagged along with high school classmates on a visit during the college’s centennial celebration in 1974. After hearing a concert of the band, orchestra and choir, Mahr (who intended to major in music) knew St. Olaf was the place for him. After a year playing trombone in the Norseman Band and having opportunities to conduct it, Mahr got into the St. Olaf Band. Mahr relates memories of a Northern tier tour and a “fantastic” Interim spent with the band in London his junior The St. Olaf College Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr, will play a concert at year. But one of his favorite memories is when the New York’s famed Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6 and a home concert at Skoglund Auditorium at 3:30pm on Feb. 13. Courtesy St. Olaf College band was playing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture on tour, firing a real cannon. (“We set off fire alarms maintains Johnson’s legacy as conductor of the Twin Citiesin Harlan, Iowa,” Mahr recalled.) Stephen Bergen, the percussionist in charge of the cannon, started using more based Minnesota Symphonic Winds which Johnson formed in 1979. Mahr’s warm, personal relationship with the band and more gunpowder every night of the tour (going from one-eighth of an ounce to an ounce), culminating in a mighty members also reflects Johnson’s influence. Mahr told me, “We’d better be having fun or it’s just not worth it. It’s got to blast which almost blew them off the stage at the home concert. Mahr told me, “Only Mity Johnson would take a real be a good time.” cannon and shoot it off indoors.”

Mahr’s musical credits are extensive. He has guest conducted more than 30 intercollegiate and all-state bands and has Mahr, who has Master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees composed more than 75 works which have been played all from the University of Iowa, taught instrumental music over the globe. Mahr received the prestigious American Band at Milaca High School for three years and was director of Association/Ostwald award in 1991 for his piece, The Soaring bands at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, for ten years Hawk. The prize included an ABA commission to write Enbefore succeeding Johnson in 1994. Mahr said that the band organization was “a really well-oiled, well-run machine when durance, which was premiered by a 125-member interservice military honor band in Washington, D.C. This tone poem, I took over.” Mahr keeps Johnson’s spirit alive by attention included in the 2016 tour, was inspired by the harrowing orto the “tonal quality of the sound that we’re creating” and deal of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition after his ship by handling himself on the podium as Johnson did. When Endurance became frozen in an ice floe in 1915.

Mahr observes his own students conducting, he said he can sometimes see “my move that I stole from Mity.” Mahr also

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In addition to domestic tours (including a stop at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2003), the band under Mahr’s baton has toured Norway twice, the British Isles, Mexico, Japan and “ate their way” from Spain through France to Italy, exploring the history of Mediterranean in 2014. Mahr has been particularly proud of the performances of the St. Olaf Band at national conferences, including the American Bandmasters Association, the Music Educators National Conference and College Band Directors National Association Convention.

Now comes the Feb. 6 Carnegie Hall appearance. Mahr said, “This is the premiere destination for any performing ensemble and it seemed appropriate for the St. Olaf Band to culminate their 125th anniversary tour in that place.” David Maslanka, “the major symphonist in the band world,” was commissioned to write a special composition, Angel of Mercy, for the St. Olaf

Band to premiere at Carnegie Hall and will be with the band at Carnegie Hall. Mahr is impressed with the work the band has put in and the amount of alumni and parental support.

Mahr’s parents will be there from Wisconsin, as will Myrna Johnson, wife of Mity Johnson. Mahr says he is gratified about having this chance “to have dreams come true.”

On May 5, 1891, Tchaikovsky was the conductor of the Opening Night of Andrew Carnegie’s new music hall in New York.

About five months later, in the fall of 1891, 14 St. Olaf College boys started practicing four times a week as the St. Olaf College Cornet Band. Now, a century and a quarter later, as preparations were being made to take the stage of one of the most prestigious music venues in the world, Mahr told me, “I’m honored to be here. I think having the job conductor of the St. Olaf Band is a great reward; this is a plum, a coveted position.”

The St. Olaf Band Repertoire for Carnegie Hall Feb. 6 and Home Concert Feb. 13

Steven Bryant’s Ecstatic Fanfare, selections from Jukka Linkola’s Trumpet Concerto No. 2 with St. Olaf faculty member Martin Hodel, the premiere performance of David Maslanka’s Angel of Mercy (commissioned with funding from the Miles Johnson Endowment for the 125th anniversary of the Band), Peter Van Zandt Lane’s Hivemind, Bruce Broughton’s A Celebration Overture, conductor Timothy Mahr’s Endurance, Claudio Monteverdi’s Adoramus te, Christe and Donald Grantham’s Stomp from his Symphony for Winds and Percussion.

Encore: George Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band. And – somewhere – conductor Mahr says you may hear a strain of Um Yah Yah. St. Olaf Band conductor Timothy Mahr and Myrna Johnson are shown with the historic drum major’s baton used on the band’s 1906 and 1966 European tours. Courtesy Susan Hvistendahl

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313 1/2 Division St. • northfieldmeditation.org Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm. Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Northfield Dance Academy • 640 Water St. S. • 507/645-4068 northfielddance.com Northfield Public Library • 801 Washington St. 507/645-6606 • ci.northfield.mn.us/library Storytime – Wed and Fri, 10-11am – Fun, relaxed and educational storytimes in the City Hall Council Chambers. Stories, fingerplays, movement and songs for children and caregivers.

Northfield Senior Center • 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. 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.

Acrylic Painting Class – Thu through Feb. 18, 9:30-11:30am – taught by Elaine Schaffner. $84 members, $108 non-members, $20 materials.

Northfield Yarn • 314 Division St. • 507/645-1330 northfieldyarn.com Open Stitching – Tue, 12-1pm; Thu, 6-8pm; Fri, 10am-12pm – Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.

Owatonna Arts Center • 507/451-0533 • oacarts.org Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault • 321 Central Ave. N. 507/332-7372 • paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Find art-related classes for kids and adults.

Ceramic Projects – Sat through Mar. 19, 1-3pm – Instructed by Barney Smith. Projects include mirror frame, box, bowl or basket, butter dish, “winged” vase, colander, high-heeled wine holder and whistles. Hand building techniques will be used and include coil building, slab building and slump/hump mold. Projects also available for throwers. Decoration techniques includes graffito, underglaze and hand-dipping glaze. All skill levels are welcomed.

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls • 421 Mill St. 507/263-7400 cannonriverwinery.com Wine & Wool – Wednesdays, 6-8pm – A weekly open knitting/ crocheting community with wine. Enjoy $5 flights while creating with friends. Free and open to the public.

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota • 320 East Ave. crossingsatcarnegie.com • 507/732-7616 Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults.

Multi-Genre Writing – Jan. 30 – Emily Urness introduces writers to the beauty of brevity and a modern technique for assembling stories from bits and baubles in two classes, each $24.

Intermediate Pottery Wheel – Sundays through Feb. 29, 1:303:30pm – Develop your skills in a supportive environment as you explore the classic forms of wheel-thrown pottery, such as cups, jars, tableware and pouring vessels. Along the way cover throwing, handles, lids, making larger work, glazing and the details that make for a good looking pot. Instructed by Ken Chin-Purcell.

Cost: $155, $36 supplies, $3/piece firing fee.

Intro to Weaving – Tues Feb. 23-Mar. 15, 6:30-8:30pm – Weave your way to a new artistic endeavor, or at least a fun hobby. Learn about types of looms such as the warped four harness, rigid heddle, tapestry and inkle looms, as well as various weaving possibilities. After an introduction to the basics, you’ll return to warp looms and begin your project, completed by the fourth session.

Gain skills to complete many future projects. Bring a loom or borrow from instructor Nancy Ellison. Cost: $89.

Faribault Public Library • 11 Division St. E • 507-334-2089 faribault.org/248/Library Northstar Digital Literacy – Wed/Thu, 2-4pm Storytime – Tue 6:30-7pm, Wed/Thu 10:30-11am Master Gardening Program: Native Plants – Feb. 11, 6-7:15pm Books & Brownies – Feb. 22, 4-4:45pm Pizza & Pages – Feb. 29, 4-4:45pm

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Archer House Bittersweet Cafe

212 Division St, Northfield • 507/645-5661 – Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-5pm. Truestone coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, organic juices, fresh baked goods including their famous popovers and cinnamon sugar popovers, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, soup and desserts.

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158 N. Water St, Northfield • 507-645-9517 • brickovenbakery.com Mon-Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-2pm – Handcrafted breads and pastries with no preservatives, including crusty hearth loaves and sandwich breads. Have coffee or tea from a barista and choose a treat from a wide variety of pastries, including caramel and cinnamon rolls. Café menu includes breakfast options plus sandwiches, soups and salads for lunch.

Menu changes frequently and features products from local producers.

Café items available for to-stay and to-go orders. Breads and pastries may be ordered for pick-up at a later date.

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214 Division St., Northfield • 507/645-2462 • chapati.us Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

Contented Cow

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Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub/Lily PADio

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Johnny Angels Chicago Eatery

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307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Mon 4-10pm, Tue/Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner.

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

503 Division St., Northfield • ruebnstein.com • 507/645-6691 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.

37592 Goodhue Ave, Dennison • 507/301-2744 – Mon/Tue Closed, Wed/Thu 4-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Italian style family restaurant offering pizza, pasta, appetizers, sandwiches and kids meals. Daily specials, variety of draft and bottle beers and spirits.

L&M Bar & Grill

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224 Railway St. N, Dundas • 507/645-8987 – Great burgers, cold beer, pizza, breakfast cooked to order and daily lunch & dinner specials. The friendly place to go in Dundas.

The Ole Store Restaurant

1011 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield • olestorerestaurant.com 507/786-9400 – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm) – Contemporary dining with neighborhood charm. A full menu including appetizers, rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.

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