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Tandem Bagels Gallery:

317 Division St. S, Northfield • M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Su 7:30am-4pm Parallel – Monoprints and Relief Prints by Liz Brindley – through March 31 Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic:

Crossings at Carnegie

320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pm Emily Gray Koehler – through March 30 – Prints focused on how invasive species impact Minnesota’s environment.

Poet-Artist Collaboration – April 4-May 4 – Poems and the artwork they inspire. Reception and Poetry Reading – April 16, 6:30pm

Flaten Art Museum

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • M-W 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa-Su 2-5pm The Via Northfield – through April 17 – Andy Sturdevant’s installation builds on the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, place and walking in Minnesota. In October 2015, Sturdevant walked from Minneapolis to Northfield over the course of a day and a half. With its wall-sized map, interpretive publications and specimens of interest, the gallery functions not only as an archive of Sturdevant’s singular journey, but as a waypoint and visitor’s center for the pedestrian experience. This exhibition is organized in conjunction with Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas. Artistled walk to Waterford: April 16, 11am – departing from Flaten.

Lakeville Area Arts Center

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

Northfield Arts Guild

1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Paper Trail: Work by Doug Foxgrover – through April 30 – The papers in these pieces are made from different fibers: cotton, hemp, kozo, abaca – even bits of leaves from a maple tree. Paper is usually used for drawing, painting or printing – a background for something else. Handmade paper can be beautiful on its own. There’s no need for ink or paint. Sometimes artwork tells a story and sometimes it’s just a picture. The pieces displayed here are, well, a little of both.

Northfield Historical Society

408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org M-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 1-5pm Through the Camera Lens: Early Northfield Photography

by Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James – through September – Northfield photographers Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James were part of the booming photography business of the late 1800s and were known for the quality of their work. Ten selections from the Historical Society’s collection have been reproduced on a large scale, from 30 to 75 inches wide, with a number of historic John W. North photographs, negatives and equipment photo by Ira Sumner on display. The majority of early photographs are portraits of individuals and groups of people but, as photographic technology developed, photographers were able to record scenes of town, landscapes, events and informal activities of daily life. For a limited time, visitors can take photographs in front of a historic backdrop replica in a recreated photographer’s studio.

304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org T-F 12-6pm, Sa 11am-3pm Main Gallery: The Big A: Northfield All-School Exhibition – through April 9 – The walls will be filled top to bottom with artwork from local students in grades K-12. Northfield public, private, charter and homeschools are included. Imagination Celebration: April 2. Teachers will be on hand for conversation.

Connect: St. Olaf and Carleton 5th-Year Emerging Artists Exhibition – April 14-May 14 – Every year, a select group of senior art majors are invited to continue their studies at St. Olaf College and Carleton College as a part of a 5th-year intern/ apprentice program. The work in this show represents various pieces that were created during the duration of their 5th-year experience.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery

22 4th St. NE, Faribault • M-Tu closed, W-Th 3-9pm, F 3-10pm, Sa 12-10pm, Su 12-3pm 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.

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1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Marj Gruszewski (paintings) and Gerie Thelen (fused glass) –through April 17 Robert Nyvall (paintings) – April 18May 15. Reception: April 26, 5-7pm

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Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed Mondays Our National Treasures: Art and Nature, a Closer View – April 3-24 – Watercolors by Mary McCartney. Artist Reception: April 17, 1-5pm 2250 NW 26th St. • 8am-8pm Holly Sue Foss (silkscreen), William Olson (painting), Brian Kuehn (clay), HeeJune Shin (painting), Lynette Yencho (painting) and Patricia Dunn-Walker (mixed media)

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installation invites viewers to not only meditate on this staggering statistic, but also to embody the asylum seeker’s experience of bringing only what she can carry. The artists request that the rocks arranged throughout the gallery migrate with viewers across the Cannon River to a satellite site by the Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf College. While making the one and 3/4-mile voyage, feel the stone grow heavier with each step and imagine the great lengths that refugees are willing to go to find peace.

Wish for their burdens to be lightened and their passage to be open and safe.

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 April 9 Carlander Family Gallery: Arlene Rolf and S.C. Rolf Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Michael Wetteland Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Alexandra VanDyke Exhibit dates through April 2 Second Floor Gallery: All Area School Exhibition Exhibit dates April 15-June 6 Opening Reception: April 15, 5-7pm Carlander Family Gallery: Georgi Tsenov Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Lucy LeMay Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Avery Rein

Kaemmer Gallery: Passages: Walking in Contemporary Art

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

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320 3rd St. E, Northfield • apps.carleton.edu/museum/ M-W 11am-6pm, Th-Fr 11am-9pm, Sa-Su 12-4pm Opening Reception: April 1, 7pm,Weitz Center, Carleton Ambulatory Nirthfolde Information Dispensary April 1-May 1 – The Nirthfolde Visitors’ Bureau, co-founded by David Lefkowitz and Doug Bratland, will operate a satellite kiosk inside the entry of the Perlman Teaching Museum to provide brochures, maps and guides of visitors interested in traversing the rich panoply of offerings available in this elusive municipality.

Braucher Gallery: Crossings: Harriet Bart and Yu-Wen Wu – April 1-May 1 – The United Nations Refugee Agency reported that nearly 60 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2014 due to war and persecution. Harriet Bart and Yu-Wen Wu’s site-specific

April 1-June 10, June 16-19 – An exhibition of artworks on walking, one of the most fundamental of human activities.

Drawn from Carleton College collections, the Walker Art Center Library and national galleries, the show presents diverse examples of how something as simple and ordinary as walking has figured into modern and contemporary art as both movement and metaphor.

Steele County Historical Society, Owatonna

1700 Austin Rd. • steelehistorymuseum.org T, W, F 10am-4pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-3pm Minnesota Disasters – March 31-December – Using photographs, text and film this exhibit explores the preparation, reaction and aftermath to catastrophe in our state. Intertwined with details of the calamities are the incredible stories of human vulnerability and resilience. Panel discussion Survivor Perspectives – March 31 – Open to the public, free for members and $2 for nonmembers.

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On Golden Pond

April 1-3, 7-10; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm; Lakeville Area Arts Center

On the beautiful Golden Pond elderly couple Ethel and Norma return to their summer cottage. Nearing his 80th birthday, Norman is flirting with senility. The couple is forced to come to terms with his advancing age as well as his ongoing estrangement from his daughter. Tickets: $13, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Catch Me If You Can

April 1-4, 8-10, 15-17, 21-24 Th/F/Sa/M 7:30pm, Su 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville

Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman, book by Terrence McNally, directed by Avian Jangula. What’s a boy to do when his parents are breaking up, he doesn’t know where to turn and he can’t get comfortable in his own skin? Slip into someone else’s!

Teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr. impersonates a doctor, a lawyer and an airline pilot and passes $2.5 million worth of forged checks over five years, all while being hunted by the FBI. Inspired by a true story, as depicted in the bestselling book and hit movie with the same title, this energetic musical gives Frank a chance to tell the audience his story, with all the flash and dazzle you’d expect from one of the world’s most successful imposters. 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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Cabaret

April 8-9, 14-16, 7:30pm April 9 & 16, 2pm Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield Directed by Jeanne Willcoxon. “There was a Cabaret and there was a master-ofceremonies and there was a city called Berlin in a country called Germany and it was the end of the world…and I was dancing with Sally Bowles and we were both fast asleep.” So speaks Cliff Bradshaw in the musical version of Christopher Isherwood’s fictionalized 1939 memoir Goodbye to Berlin. Living in Berlin at the end of the Weimar Republic, British writer Isherwood writes of his experiences in the city Austrian writer Stefan Zweig called the “Babel of the world.” This is the interwar Berlin of artists Otto Dix and George Grosz: a city filled with hedonistic excess and economic despair. First performed in 1966, the musical showed a Broadway audience what happens when you willfully ignore the political chaos outside the doors of the theatre.

Reviving the musical in 1993, British director Sam Mendes argued that the musical is “really about the central mystery of the 20th century – how Hitler could have happened” – Playbill. Using the Mendes version of the original Cabaret production, the St. Olaf Theater Department welcomes you into the world of Weimar Germany and the cabaret that continues to insidiously beckon us to bacchanalian forgetfulness. Tickets: $8, available at 507/78-68987 or at the box office. This show contains adult content.

Crimes of the Heart

April 8-10, 15-17; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater A Pulitzer Prize-winning tragic-comedy

by Beth Henley. Directed by Mishia Burns Edwards. Warm-hearted, irreverent, zany and brilliantly imaginative, the play teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions. Elin Odegaard as Lenny Magrath, Jacqueline Radke as Meg Magrath, Esmé Elzi as Babe Botrelle, Wendy Placko as Chick Boyle, Tristan Rholl as Doc Porter, Gabe Bertoluzzi as Barnette Lloyd. Tickets: $17 adults, $13 seniors/students, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.

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Farragut North

April 22-24, 28-30; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault From Beau Willimon, the writer of House of Cards. Directed

by Craig Berg. Featuring Tom Ett, Nate Chesney, Betsy Cole, Larry Lodermier, Amber Boettcher, Tim Fitzgerald, Darren Schaufenbuel and Linda Anderson. This taut political thriller is set in Des Moines, Iowa, weeks before the state’s caucuses officially commence. Stephen Bellamy, a fast-rising press secretary, finds himself caught up in backroom politics that threaten to torpedo his career. An object lesson in the dangers of the lust for power, Farragut North rockets to its final moments with surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students 12 and under, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

April 29-May 1, May 5-7; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Little Theatre of Owatonna From the novel by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Tim Kelly, directed by Sandee Hardy-Hagen, technical director Deb Seath.

Radio Dramedy

April 30, 7pm and May 1, 2pm Northfield Senior Center Two old-time radio scripts performed before a live audience including Suspense: Sorry, Wrong Number and Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel: The Prizefighter. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children, includes dessert served after each show. Tickets available at 507/664-3700 or northfieldseniorcenter.org.

You Can’t Take It with You: the Radio Play

April 23, 7:30pm; April 24, 2pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater Presented by Project Purple Door, fresh off their local tour.

Borrowed from the 1930’s Lux Radio Theater hour, the story was adapted from the original Pulitzer Prize-winning Moss and Hart comedy of the same name. Staged as a live broadcast, the cast performs this lovable story complete with sound effects and commercials. Advance tickets: $10, available at northfieldartsguild.org.

A limited number of “pay-what-you-can” tickets will be available at the door prior to each performance.

Auditions: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike April 18-19, 7-9pm, Northfield Arts Guild Theater Christopher Durang’s hilarious comedy, which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, will be directed by Michelle Schwantes. The story follows middle-aged sour siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share their present day family homestead.

They’re suddenly caught off guard when their celebrity sister, Masha, swoops in with her hot, sexy boy toy, Spike, and threatens to sell the house. The show will play in Northfield’s Central Park June 17-25.

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Apr. 1-2, 7-9 – 7:30pm Apr. 3 & 10 – 2pm Elderly couple Ethel and Norman return The Hunts to their summer cottage as Norman’s 80th birthday approaches. Flirting with senility, Saturday, Apr. 16 – 7:30pm the couple is forced to come to terms The seven brothers and with his advancing age. Tickets: $13. sisters in the Hunt family have been featured in Entertainment Weekly and their hit song, Make This Leap, Dennis Warner and the D’s is in a national Milk-Bone Friday, Apr. 29 – 7:30pm commercial. Tickets: $26 Main/$22 Balcony & Floor.

Folk/Americana musician Dennis Warner is performing with his band, “the D’s” on guitar, percussion, marimba, and harmonica. Tickets: $18.

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It’s finally April and The Entertainment Guide is excited to present our annual Home & Garden issue. We’ve gathered some of the region’s experienced home and garden service professionals to share advice and tips for your home and garden. Take note and remember to support the advertisers who support The Entertainment Guide. Many of them can be found at the Northfield Area Chamber’s Home and Garden Show April 9 at the Northfield Ice Arena.

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Keeping Northfield Beautiful

By Richard Collman, Northfield Garden Club

The Northfield Garden Club has been keeping Northfield beautiful for more than 50 years. From planters on Bridge Square to hanging pots on bridges over the Cannon River, from new trees along Highway 3 to planters throughout the rest of downtown, members of the Garden Club, along with the city, provide seasonal beauty to enrich our lives.

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Now is the time to order seeds to start indoors or for an outdoor flower or vegetable garden.

While we itch to uncover flower beds because of premature warm weather, resist the temptation because your tender perennials just coming up under the leaves can literally get nipped in the bud by frost. We are rarely “safe” until after mid-May in Minnesota.

Take a look around the outside of your house and yard today. Perhaps it is time to do some trimming, redo an old flower bed, or remove crowded plants and think about new ones.

As you consider updates to your landscape, remember that many plants will be for sale at the annual Northfield Garden Plant Sale Saturday, May 14, on Bridge Square.

Bear in mind, too, that the Northfield Garden Club offers programs and activities to help you keep this city, and your own yard, beautiful.

More information and resources from the Northfield Garden Club can be found at thenorthfieldgardenclub.org.

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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery

By Beth Ayotte Nauman ServiceMaster by Ayotte What would you do if your place of business was flooded by a broken pipe in the middle of the night? Would you know who to call to help save your merchandise and get you back to normal operation?

What if you managed an apartment complex and an unattended candle caused a fire that damaged six of your units? Without swift, effective action, water and smoke-damaged items – as well as the structure itself – can become unsalvageable.

Disasters happen fast. If you are not prepared, your home or business could suffer undue damage. Being prepared and knowing who to call for fast emergency service can help prevent loss of customers, revenue, inventory and property.

Spring is the perfect time to consider adverse weather or other crisis events and ensure that you have a solid emergency preparedness plan in place.

There are many disaster recovery plan templates available. At its best, a disaster recovery plan should provide a single-source solu-

tion, delivering comprehensive services including emergency planning assistance, priority emergency response in the event of a loss to commercial or residential properties, post-loss clean-up, and reconstruction services. The goal of any disaster recovery program should be returning you to a pre-loss state as soon as possible to minimize living, operational and financial disruptions.

Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. When choosing a disaster recovery partner, make sure they have experience and resources available to handle all your needs. Should your business or home sustain a loss, you will want to make sure your recovery partner has trained, certified large-loss specialists on staff.

If you do not have an emergency preparedness plan in place, contact a disaster recovery partner today. Planning today could save your home or business tomorrow.

Beth Ayotte Nauman is president of S­ erviceMaster by ­Ayotte in Northfield. She can be reached at 507/366-7149 or beth@smbyayotte.com. More information at smbyayotte.com.

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Using Native Plants to Attract Pollinators

By Jeni Holt, eco gardens The importance of pollinator health should concern everyone, not just gardeners. An estimated one third of our food crops require pollination to seed or fruit. One third!

Besides human food production, pollinators also help maintain productive plant communities that provide the food that sustains wildlife.

There are many types of pollinating species including bats, butterflies, moths, wasps, hummingbirds, flies and, of course, bees (more than 500 species in Minnesota alone). The health of these pollinator communities has been in decline at alarming rates in the past decade for various reasons including disease, parasites, pesticide use and the loss of flowering landscapes and crop diversity.

To help encourage pollinator communities, homeowners can make a difference one yard at a time; even a small urban garden can provide food and shelter for wildlife. The three basics to consider are native plantings, habitat, and pesticide use.

One very simple way homeowners can help pollinator health is by incorporating nectar-rich flowers. Native plants in particular offer pollen, nectar, fruit and seeds preferred by pollinators. These species of plants have evolved in our area and are very tolerant to our regional conditions (i.e. they often require no fertilizer, and little water or maintenance once established). General guidelines include: 1. Using varieties of flowering plants suitable to the region and attractive to pollinators.

2. Choosing varieties with varying bloom times and colors to attract multiple species while providing late-season nutrition and nesting.

3. Grouping plantings in larger clumps to attract more species and increase chances of diversity.

Another way to encourage pollinators in our yards is to provide a suitable habitat. Consider these to enrich your pollinator habitat:

1. Creating nesting sites.

Bees can be encouraged to nest with commercial nesting boxes or by simply providing open areas for them to burrow.

2. Planting nonflowering plants and grasses. They will provide overwintering habitat.

3. Leaving some hollow flower stems, logs and leaf litter in the garden at springtime.

More and more homeowners are making different landscape choices to reduce negative impact and support wildlife communities. Informed choices and building healthy soil communities can go a long way towards reducing or eliminating the need for pesticides. Consider natural pesticides by providing habitat that encourages predatory insects. You might also consider upping your acceptance of some bug damage. That, too, will help to increase pollinator numbers.

For more information: • Prairie Partners (The Wild Ones Northfield chapter): northfield.wildones.org • The Xerces Society: xerces.org • dnr.state.mn.us Jeni Holt is an owner of eco gardens, a small, independently owned garden store located in historic downtown Northfield where the focus is on organics, sustainability, and earthfriendly plants, products and practices. She can be reached at 507/645-7078 or gogreen@ecogardensnorthfield.com. More at ecogardensnorthfield.com.

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Hardscape Care and Restoration

By Amy Voight, A•TEAM LANDSCAPING INC. Concrete pavers as landscaping material have taken the country by storm. More than 9.3 billon square feet of it has been installed in the U.S. since 1998. We love our brick.

The personality and artistry that can be accomplished with these segmental pavers is endless and every project can be unique. Add to that the idea of NO maintenance and the allure is understandable. However, there really needs to be an attitude of KNOW maintenance when it comes to landscapes and hardscaping.

Now that you have your beautiful paver patio or sidewalk installed, is it really a NO maintenance part of your outdoor environment?

While a properly installed, quality paver space will have a life span of 40 to 50 years, there’s really nothing that is truly NO maintenance when it comes to landscaping. But that maintenance can be minimized with some KNOW maintenance investment.

color of your pavers. Much like a deck stain, they last about three years between applications. A good cleaning with a pressure washer and all-purpose cleaner, though, might be all you need to give your tired space a facelift.

If joint sand has disappeared over time or no longer seems to keep out the weeds and moss, you may need a fresh application of a polymeric sand or other joint sealer to provide that space-filling feature once again.

Before launching into any hardscape work be sure to check with the professionals in your area for your project to look its best. They can help with some coaching or complete the necessary steps for you to bring the sparkle back.

Amy Voight, CNLP, landscape project manager/designer at A•TEAM LANDSCAPING INC, a division of Voight Home Improvements Inc., can be found at ateamlandscape.com or amy@vhiinc.com.

With emerging technology and product development there are a host of solutions available to protect, enhance or restore various hardscape surfaces.

If your paver area includes a grill, outdoor kitchen, or is a popular area for drinking wine, a sealer for stain protection can save you time and money when those accidental spills happen. And they will.

Do you like the wet look your pavers have after a rain? Do your sunny areas tend to have a washed-out appearance in the strong sun? Is your patio older than ten years and does it have a tired look?

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Is Your Technology Ready for Storm Season? spikes and low-voltage situations by using a surge protector (surpressor) or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

A UPS, or “battery backup,” protects against power problems such as surges (high-voltage), spikes (most commonly caused by lightning), brownouts (low voltage) and blackouts. In a blackout or power loss situation, a UPS provides battery power so you can gracefully shut down your PC and avoid losing data.

A surge protector keeps your computers and electronics safe from power surges and spikes, but does not have a battery backup. These devices are designed to “fail” and prevent high-voltage from passing through to your equipment, but they will not keep you from losing work when the power goes out. If you are using a dial-up modem, cable or DSL, be sure the suppressor blocks electricity that can come in from those sources as well.

By John S. Thomas, Mr. JST Technology Consulting With the spring/summer storm season approaching, it is critical to protect your technology from lightning and power surges. The time to evaluate that protection is now.

Think about what you keep on your computer. Important files?

Financial information? School work? Family photos? Chances are if your computer were harmed, a lot of important things could go missing.

It is very important that you DO NOT confuse a power strip with a surge protector. Power strips are nothing more than a fancy, glorified extension cords. They offer NO power protection.

There are two main things to look for in quality power protection.

First is response time. This is the amount of time the device takes to react to a power surge. This should be 10 nanoseconds or less – any longer and you run the risk of damaging your PC.

Severe weather can have a great impact on computer equipment, including your cable or DSL modem, your wireless router, or your home VOIP (voice over IP phone).

The second thing to look for is the amount of energy it can absorb and dissipate, measured in joules. I recommend 800 joules or more.

A higher joules number is always better, especially if you have multiple devices powered on the same suppressor (surge protector) strip.

Lightning is a primary danger to a PC. The power in a bolt of lightning is immense and can instantly destroy a computer. Take lightning strikes seriously. A lightning strike, even miles away, can travel through wiring quickly and render computers useless.

You want to make sure the suppressor you choose meets the UL 1449 specifications (this will be listed on the box), and that it offers a warranty on equipment should it get damaged while using the device.

The best step in protecting yourself is to ensure that all of your devices, including your personal computer, printer, router, cable or DSL modem, and monitor are protected against power surges,

If you suspect severe weather in advance, consider the ultimate protection and completely power down and unplug your systems if you are not using them. Power spikes can enter your home through any wiring, be it a power cord, television/high speed Internet cable, or a telephone cable. You could unscrew the coaxial (thick black TV-looking cable) from the back of the cable modem, and unplug the surge suppressor or power strip. Completely isolating the power and coaxial cable will isolate the systems from lighting strikes. It will, however, also shut down your Internet until you plug it back in again.

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When it comes to lightning damage, prevention is better than cure. Don’t take chances with lightning. Protect your technology systems. The costs of this protection are minimal compared to the cost of damaged servers and data.

John S. Thomas own Mr. JST Technology Consulting, a Northfieldbased technology consulting company specializing in providing technology solutions for small business and non-profits, as well as customized personalized training for individuals. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. Find him at mrjst.com.

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What am I Going to do With All This Stuff?

By Ed Kuhlman, Coldwell Banker South Metro This is probably one of the first questions you will ask yourself when you start thinking about selling your house.

Presenting a clean and clutter-free space can have a positive impact on the successful sale of your home. However, in our society of relative affluence, it is all too easy to accumulate a lot more things than we need, but that we don’t usually notice until it’s time to move.

If you are in the minority, totally organized and able to plan ahead, you might be able to solve the problem yourself through ebay, garage sales and donations.

But for most of the rest of us, we could probably use some outside help to pare down our extra “stuff ” to get ready to sell our house.

Before you panic, set aside some time to think about what you will definitely want to take with you. Then think about what you might like to take with you, and then ask your kids which things they or their kids might want. Set a definite timeline (and deadline) for answers, as it is just as difficult for them to let go of the past as it is for you.

After you have decided what you will be keeping, look for outside help. Depending on how much “stuff ” you have to deal with, you might need an estate sale, an auction, a moving sale, or perhaps just someone to help you with a cleanout.

Ask your Realtor, attorney, banker, or friends for recommendations

of an auction or estate sale company to contact and set up a free consultation. Be prepared for the consultation with some thought as to total quantity and value of items, time of year, location of your home, available time to get ready, and availability of family to help you get ready.

Additional Resources: • Flylady.com • “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” by Marie Kondo Ed Kuhlman is Coldwell Banker Realtor with ten years experience specializing in estates and estate services. Contact him at at 507/6491983 or kuhlmanauction.com.

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Creating your Forever Home

By Emily Schwamb Custard, Interior Designer Schmidt Homes Inc.

Imagine a home you can live in forever – you’ve found a great town, a fantastic neighborhood, and potentially the perfect house or floorplan. Whether you build a new home, or purchase an existing home to make your own, you might consider how long you plan to stay and design accordingly. A forever home is a house that will transition with you no matter what stage of life you are in: newlywed, raising a family, or enjoying retirement. Life can throw many curveballs that may make it necessary to move, but your home’s design should never be the reason.

hire a professional to assist you. Look for architects, designers, and builders who are experienced and knowledgeable in designing for accessibility. You can then rest assured that your home will support you, no matter what challenges may be ahead.

Emily Schwamb Custard, interior designer at Schmidt Homes, can be found at schmidthomes.com or 507/663-0482.

More and more we’re seeing clients designing their homes with the future in mind. One of the biggest concerns is mobility. You want a home that is safe and functions easily whether your teenager breaks his leg and needs crutches, you develop arthritis or your spouse becomes wheelchair bound. When envisioning your forever home, an assessment of your current home may reveal issues and obstacles should mobility become a problem. Some factors to consider when deciding whether to remodel your current home or to build your new forever home are: ease of maintenance, ease of use and accessibility. These qualifiers should be applied to every aspect of your house.

Often, homes are designed for the average user. In contrast, Universal Design is “the design of environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design,” according to the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. Fortunately, most of the elements of universal design are also elements of good design, so even if your home needs to be completely wheelchair accessible, it does not have to resemble a hospital suite. All of these elements and guidelines can be applied to varying degrees and in phases, depending on your current and potential future needs of accessibility.

For example, your kitchen, living room, dining room, master suite and laundry should all be on the main level – this doesn’t mean that you can’t have a finished basement or a two-story home, but that you would have all that you need on one level of your home in the event that stairs become difficult or impossible. You might want your laundry upstairs for convenience now, but perhaps plan ahead by having additional laundry connections placed near your main level mudroom.

Whether you are remodeling or building new, careful planning should go into the kitchen and main level bathroom. In the kitchen, incorporate countertops at different heights, and ensure ample clearance between islands and adjacent walls or cabinets.

Plan your main level bathroom for future accessibility by building blocking (support) into the walls for future grab bar installation.

Design a curb-less shower and place faucet controls within reach while seated (hand-held showers are ideal for seated showering). A seldom-discussed but important fixture gaining popularity in the U.S. is a toilet seat with integral bidet features. This can be critical for the health and dignity of anyone with mobility issues.

Because of the level of detail and safety concerns associated with creating your forever home, it is strongly recommended that you

April 2016

The annual Northfield Area Home and Garden Show, brought to you by Professional Pride Northfield Realty, returns to the Area Northfield Ice Arena Saturday, April 9 from 9am to 3pm.

Here you can see, learn about and buy the latest home, garden, lifestyle, health and leisure products and services from more than 50 local companies, all under one roof.

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More than a Home and Garden Show, there will be something for everyone with many businesses having special offers, giveaways and drawings throughout the show. Capital Construction will be giving away an iPad and Professional Pride Realty will be holding their 3rd annual Heroes for Education Contest, awarding $500 to the winner’s classroom.

New this year, center ice will be open to four sponsoring companies: Apple Chevrolet Buick Northfield, Robert Stai Handyman Services, Midwest Teardrops and Gear Resource Outfitters featuring the latest and greatest for 2016. KYMN Radio will be broadcasting live and food will be available for purchase from the Hideaway CoffeeHouse and Wine Bar giving visitors a chance to grab a bite to eat, sit and relax. While it might not be needed with the weather we’ve been having, the arena will be heated to make spending the day at the show comfortable.

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Fabulous New Shrubs for Minnesota Landscapes

By Leif Knecht, Knecht’s Landscaping and Tree Nursery Have a little fun with your landscape this year by replacing some of those old and tired shrubs with some great new shrub varieties. The folks at Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs® and Spring Meadow Nursery have done a fantastic job of bringing dozens of wonderful new varieties to the wholesale market and now they are available at better retailers. Here are a few of my favorites: Kodiak Orange Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle® is an excellent groundcover shrub that gives nice amber/orange leaf color throughout the growing season and then turns an electric mix of yellow/orange and red each fall. Use Kodiak Orange to provide a dense groundcover on difficult to mow slopes, or in somewhat shady areas where grass grows poorly.

Consider the new Incrediball Blush Hydrangea®. While Grandma dearly loved the nearly indestructible Annabelle Hydrangea that produced large round white blossoms for several months each summer, the Incrediball Blush Hydrangea offers several very nice improvements. Stronger stems that stand more upright, larger blossoms and a nice pink blush blossom color all make Incrediball Blush a standout in any landscape.

Lemony Lace Elderberry® can be used to add a really nice pop of color to partially shaded areas of the landscape. Showy cut leaf foliage emerges

a rich lemony gold. Lemony Lace Elderberry is very cold hardy and has a smaller size rating than other elderberry varieties, which makes Lemony Lace easier to manage. This shrub responds really well to hard pruning with an explosion of vibrant new shoots.

Other very nice and new shrub varieties include North Pole Arborvitae, Tiny Wine Ninebark, Bobo Hydrangea, Candy Corn Spirea, Sunjoy Cinnamon Barberry, Sugar Mountain Blue Honeyberry, Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac and Scent & Sensibility Lilac.

There’s a whole new world of shrubs to discover with Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs®. Here’s hoping you thoroughly enjoy your journey of discovery!

Leif Knecht is a certified nursery and landscape professional and owns Knecht’s Nursery in Northfield. He can be found at knechts.net or 507/645-5015

(l to r): Kodiak Orange, Incredible Blush, and Lemony Lace Elderberry.

Photos used with permission from Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs®.

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Theater

April 8*, 9, 15, & 16 at 7:30 pm April 10 & 17 at 2 pm *ASL interpretation available; please request by April 1

Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West Tickets $17 Adults, $13 Seniors/Students Performance Sponsors: Season Sponsors: Pat Johnson Group, Neuger Communications Professional Pride Realty & Engage Print & The Quarterback Club

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HAPPE N I NG S The last days of March…

MONDAY, MARCH 28

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield

Ross Elfline: Walking Contemporary Art • 12pm

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, MARCH 29 HERstory Lecture: First Women of Mayo Clinic • 7-9pm

Steele County History Center, Owatonna The story of Mayo Clinic begins on the Minnesota prairie following a devastating tornado in 1883. It also begins with the women who served the growing practice as physicians, laboratory researchers, developers of radium therapy and cancer treatments and innovators in virtually all aspects of patient care, education and research.

While these women contributed to the clinic’s origins and success, their roles have not been widely recognized – until now. Join Virginia Wright-Peterson as she presents from her new book, Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation.

Boliou 104, Carleton College, Northfield Carleton art professor Ross Elfline kicks off Carleton’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas with an overview of classic walking artists, including Richard Long, Hamish Fulton and Francis Alÿs.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

Symposium for Constructive Political Discourse and ­Inquiry: Prospects for Civil Disagreement • 7pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield University of Toronto Professor of Philosophy Mark Kingwell.

Disaster Roundtable: A Survivor’s Perspective • 7-8:30pm

Steele County History Center, Owatonna One of a number of roundtables/lectures on the topic of disasters in Steele County. Presented in conjunction with the exhibit Minnesota Disasters.

Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pm

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

Live Music Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 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.

Gypsy Jazz Jam Session • 7:30-9:30pm

The Grand Event Center, Northfield The second session in the 2016 Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series continues, featuring the dynamic duo of Robert Bell (guitar) and Tony Balluff (clarinet). These sessions include demos, tips and techniques from the pros – fun for all from beginners to seasoned musicians. Join in the jam or just come to listen. All instruments and abilities welcome. For more info, visit hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.

Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Special Winery eventS Fondue and Wine / April 2 • 12-5pm

We will be pairing our award-winning wines with delicious cheese fondue, chocolate fondue and dippers.

GRRWT Spring Fling / April 9 & 10 • 11am-5pm Enjoy live music, delicious food for sale courtesy of Rudy’s Redeye Grill and take advantage of our case discount.

Reserve Preview Party / April 16 • 1-4pm Trivia Night / April 23 • 6-8pm Dinner and Comedy Night / April 30 • 5:30-10pm 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

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, March 31, continued Bruce Burniece • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield With more than 35 years of performance experience, Bruce Burniece presents an evening of classic pop rock favorites, accompanied by piano and guitar.

Cowaroke • 9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Edible Books Festival • 9am-5pm

Faribault Public Library An international literary event where all entries submitted must represent literature using only edible food items in the design. Free, registration is required to participate.

Righteous Minds: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion • 3pm

Sun Room, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, Northfield Part of the Symposium for Constructive Political Discourse and Inquiry. Delivered by New York University Professor of Ethical Leadership Jonathan Haidt.

Extreme Incivility and Political Voice • 4:30pm

Sun Room, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, Northfield Part of the Symposium for Constructive Political Discourse and Inquiry. Presented by Tufts University Associate Professor of Sociology Sarah Sobieraj, author of The Outrage Industry: Political Opinion Media and The New Incivility and Soundbitten: The Perils of Media-Centered Political Activism.

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 5 and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn.

Rob Meany • 5:30-8:30pm

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 • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Exhibit Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Nirthfolde, Crossings and Passages • 7pm

Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton, Northfield See exhibits page.

The Encore Players present

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Theater: On Golden Pond • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me If You Can • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Ben Aaron • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Ben Aaron brings his original folk, blues and Americana songs. Sit back and enjoy as he plays your favorite popular songs from the past and present, along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield The Sartennes • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Live DJ • 9pm-12:30am

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

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville Fast-paced, high-energy pop/rock blitz featuring a diverse and unexpected set list.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

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.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Family Series • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Combining the excitement of hip hop with the magical world of childhood, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a one-of-a-kind, stand-out star in the family music scene.

With sophisticated instrumental funk and positive, witty wordplay, he and his family band have earned a loyal national following. Along with his daughter, MC Fireworks, 23 Skidoo creates unique and heartwarming party music that has garnered national awards, five no. 1 hits on SiriusXM Global Radio and praise from TIME, NPR, USA Today and many others.

“Nobody is making better ‘Kid-Hop’ than Secret Agent 23 Skidoo” – NPR. Tickets available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

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 the birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day.

Imagination Celebration • 10am-2pm

Northfield Arts Guild A free day of art and performances featuring gallery exhibitions, mini-performances and dance, theater and art workshops. Artmaking projects (10am-2pm), Northfield Youth Choirs’ Junior Singers demonstrate a rehearsal with singing and fun (10am), an instructor from the Young People’s Theater Workshop leads a theater game workshop (11am), Kate Southwick leads a short belly dance performance (11:30am), Folklórico dancers perform (12:30pm) and the Dance Theater Company performs pieces from the Carnival of the Animals (1pm). Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for membership at the Northfield Arts Guild at a discounted rate.

Kids’ Book Launch Party with David Huyck: Manners are Not for Monkeys! • 10:30am

Content Bookstore, Northfield Fondue and Wine • 12-5pm

Relativity • 1-4pm

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Divas Through the Decades • 7:30pm

Faribault Flannel Formal • 5-10pm

F-Town Brewing Company A fundraiser for Faribault Main Street. Pull out your best flannel and enjoy cold beer and hot dish. The evening will include a food truck, bonfire, Lumberjack games, contests and more. Live music

by Mark Allen and Andy Tackett. Tickets: $20, available at the Faribault Chamber of Commerce, F-Town Brewing Company, G&H Real Estate, Heartman Insurance and Reliance Bank. Entry includes a collectible pint glass and one beer.

Jeanna and Mike • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Jeanna Hedstrom and Mike Drager of Woodbury perform everything from top 40 pop songs to old classics. Their sound is soulful, catchy and mellow.

The Goods Acoustic • 6-7:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield A totally acoustic project of Martin Anderson and the Goods (see 8:30 listing).

Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Theater: On Golden Pond • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota A musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in U.S. pop music, featuring songs from the ’40s through today’s current hits. Tickets: $28 advance, $32 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Fred the Bear w/Wilkinson James • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Fred the Bear plays original material by Northfield’s Ray Coudret that reflects on life’s promises and disappointments with a backbeat of driving rhythms. There’s also a blend of adult alternative covers from artists you know and artists you’ll be glad to get to know. Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber bring their unique brand of folk and honky-tonk, with their Appalachian roots proudly showing and their hearts on their sleeves, grabbing listeners with hooky but rootsy self-penned songs that have been described as the bastard offspring of June Carter Cash and Townes Van Zandt.

Martin Anderson and The Goods • 8:30pm-midnight

The Contented Cow, Northfield Classic rock, country alt and Americana music that spans the decades including Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Neil Young, the Beatles, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen. This band is high energy, fun to watch and will definitely get you on the dance floor. Band members include Alex Sandberg (lead guitar), Andrew Meyer (sax, mandolin, guitar), Christian Wheeler (bass), Steve Paoli (drums), Peter Laack (keyboard and accordion), and Martin Anderson (lead vocals, guitar). More at martinandersonandthegoods.com DJ • 9pm-1am

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Theater: On Golden Pond • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

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Captain Gravitone & the String Theory Orchestra with Guest Artist Tom L ­ ieberman • 2pm

Owatonna Arts Center

Original roots music with elements of jazz and tango. The Mankatobased group is led by banjoist/ composer Eli Hoehn and includes vocalist Kelly Kroeker, bassist Kelly Coyle, and drummer Damen Price.

Guest artist Tom Lieberman is a vocalist, guitarist and composer and an original member of the Twin Cities jazz ensemble Rio Nido. From 1976 to 1986 he wrote and performed on A Prairie Home Companion (the voice of El Muchacho Allegre). Additional artists in the program will include Bill “Wailin Willie” Smith and Jim Plattes. Suggested donation: $15.

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Sunday Jazz 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.

Sweet Jazz • 4-6pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Christina Schwietz (vocals), Peter Webb (keyboard), David Miller (drums, flugelhorn, melodica) and Bruce Jensen (bass).

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Old Blind Dogs • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Traditional Scottish music never sounded so brand-new as when Old Blind Dogs attack it with all the energy of modern music and shape it into the band’s own unmistakable sound.

Tickets: $26 advance, $30 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Quiz Night • 8pm

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

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

Experiencing the Shikoku Pilgrimage: One Step at a Time • 12pm

Weitz Center 236, Carleton, Northfield Distinguished Asian scholar and Carleton Professor Emeritus Bardwell Smith speaks on the ancient 900-mile Shikoku Buddhist pilgrimage in Japan, a route he has walked on seven occasions between 1983 and 2002, including twice with 30-40 U.S. students from the Associated Kyoto Program, founded in 1970 by Carleton and Amherst. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

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Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

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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, APRIL 5 Platonist Philosophy as a Way of Life • 3:30pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield Part of the Eunice Belgum Lecture Series. Presented by John Cooper, the Henry Putnam University Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University.

Walking Path Memoir Workshop • 4:30pm

TBD, Carleton, Northfield A hands-on workshop with Carleton Professor Susan JaretMcKinstry exploring memory and place, followed by an evolving exhibition mapping the participants’ individual projects. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pm

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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Rice County Historical Society, Faribault Join St. Olaf College archivist and award-winning writer Jeff Sauve for this talk focusing on tombstone architecture, symbolism and inscriptions, as well as stories of some of the people laid to rest in the cemetery. Cost: $2.

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

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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.

Dance: Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30pm

Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf, Northfield The Veselica International Dance Ensemble will perform works from the American dance tradition. Also April 8 and 9.

Theater: On Golden Pond • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Ryan Van Slooten • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Since his first solo album in 2010, Ryan Van Slooten has established a strong following. With catchy hooks, chiming guitars, lush arrangements and heart-onsleeve lyrics, his songs are relatable across a broad field. He is equal parts rock n’ roller and crooner, without losing that singer/songwriter charm. Now working on his 4th studio album, the follow-up to 2013’s Victory March (PerfectDuluthDay’s Album of the Year), 2016 will be a promising year for this up-and-coming artist.

Cowaroke • 9pm

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The Contented Cow, Northfield DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8 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 5 and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn.

New Moon Trio • 5-7:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Here’s a taste of 100 years of eclectic Americana, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Doug Hamilton (bass), Lance Heisler (drums), Justin London (guitar) and Carrie Jennings (vocals). Obviously they can’t count, but you’ll like the music.

Nici Peper • 5:30-8:30pm

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Wisconsin-born Nici Peper is a roaming, writing songbird. Her acoustic Americana has been described as vintage and soulful and her lyrics are open and honest. She also plays a variety of covers ranging from John Prine to the Temptations. More at nicipeper.com and reverbnation.com/nicipeper.

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Winter Dance Party • 7pm

Cannon Falls High School Auditorium Shepherd’s Center presents John Mueller’s tributes to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets $30, available at Shepherd’s Center, Scofield Drug, or online at shepherdscenter.eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Center of the Cannon Valley.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Eliza Gilkyson with Jim Henry • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer/songwriter and one of the most respected musicians in folk/ roots and Americana music circles. With guitarist Jim Henry. Tickets: $24 advance, $27 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Dance: Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30pm

Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf, Northfield The Veselica International Dance Ensemble will perform works from the American dance tradition. Also April 7 and 8.

Theater: On Golden Pond • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Cabaret • 7:30pm

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

Theater: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Andy Tackett • 7:30-11:30pm

Signature Bar & Grill, Faribault Playing popular cover songs from many genres, Tackett’s performances are sure to hit your nostalgia button. Expect everything from the Little River Band, England Dan and John Ford Coley to Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell.

Egg ‘n’ E • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Nigel Egg is a blues original, a veteran of the 1970’s British music scene who has played with legendary groups like Supertramp and Mott the Hoople. Egg’s repertoire includes original blues, a few classics and a very personal collection of soulful Americana roots music. He is the recipient of numerous music awards from Minnesota to Texas and a seven-time winner of the “mnspin” music competition sponsored by mnartists.org. Egg is touring the country in support of his latest CD release, The Blues is Personal. A renowned performer and producer, Bobby E has been featured on National Public Radio and has appeared at numerous clubs and festivals including Orchestra Hall and WE Fest.

So Percussion with Composer Dan Trueman • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield So Percussion has redefined the modern percussion ensemble as a flexible, omnivorous entity, pushing its voice to the forefront of American musical culture. Dan Trueman is a composer, fiddler and electronic musician. He fell in love with the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, an instrument and tradition that has deeply affected all of his work, whether as a fiddler, a composer or musical explorer.

His recent albums with Adam Sliwinski (Nostalgic Synchronic), Ó Raghallaigh (Laghdú) and So Percussion (neither Anvil nor Pulley) have been met with wide acclaim. Trueman is Professor of Music and director of the Princeton Sound Kitchen at Princeton University, where he teaches counterpoint, electronic music and composition. He is Carleton’s Christopher U. Light Lecturer for 2015-16.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Theater: Crimes of the Heart • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

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Arts & Crafts Show • 10am-3pm

Masonic Lodge, Northfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfield hosts an arts and crafts show in honor of their 50th anniversary. More anniversary events and details at uunorthfield.org

The Skally Line • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Old-time string band music.

Chris Miller • 9pm-12:30am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Lyrics that will make you cry, a voice that will make you sing and guitar that will make you dance, and a healthy dose of off-the-cuff wit.

Tim Sigler • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville Whether it’s George Strait, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash or Keith Urban – Sigler plays all of your favorite country songs.

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GRRWT Spring Fling • 11am-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Enjoy the Great River Road Wine Trail’s Spring Fling event. No tickets necessary. Also April 10.

Empire Night • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Duo Tatiana and John are veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands. With Tatiana’s amazing vocal range, 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.

Dance: Veselica Spring Concert • 2 and 7:30pm

Northfield Area Home and Garden Show • 9am-3pm

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Rice County Fairgrounds 5K and 10K runs start at 9am, 1 mile walk at 9:40am, Kids K at 10:30am. Proceeds benefit agencies that advocate for women, children and families. Register at finalstretch.com/heroesforhope/maps.

Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf, Northfield The Veselica International Dance Ensemble will perform works from the American dance tradition. Also April 7 and 8.

Theater: Cabaret • 2 and 7:30pm

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

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Ashes for April • 5:30-8:30pm

Northfield Eagles Club Presents

Vintage Band Festival Spaghetti Dinner

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).

Andrea Sorum • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Minnesota-based singer/songwriter. Sorum’s voice and songs are vulnerable, lilting, uplifting and genre-blending. Expect a night of humor, spiritual quests and the musical equivalent of a good snuggle.

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Northfield Retirement Center Chapel • 3:45pm Northfield Senior Center • 7pm Experience the stirring sounds of traditional fife and drum music as it was played in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. Two 45-year members of the state’s premier Civil War reenacting unit, the first Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, will explain and demonstrate the instruments and various calls, signals and martial airs that were an essential part of the daily life of all Minnesota’s volunteer soldiers 150 years ago. John Guthmann and Jim Moffet will recount how they found an annotated original music book in the collection of the Anoka County Historical Society that has proven to be instrumental in the ongoing musicology of this segment of American folk music. The men will be wearing authentic copies of original clothing and accessories. Enjoy refreshments along with the sounds and sights of period fife and drum music. $4.

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Shoop! • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault A vocal jazz group that puts new twists on old standards with a sound that’s a nod to Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Fronting the group are five seasoned Twin Cities vocalists, Lou Ann Henderson, Amy Olson, Karen Sullivan, John Sturtz and Geoff Thompson, who blend their vocal talents in fresh and complex harmonies, with depth and range. Backing this vocal powerhouse is a tight, six-piece jazz combo that creates a big band sound. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, $10 students, $5 student rush, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/.

Theater: On Golden Pond • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me if You Can 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Crimes of the Heart • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

I ❤ 80’s Dance Party • 8pm-close

Carbone’s Pizza & Sports Bar, Northfield DJ Electric Fusion, drink and food specials.

Jon Manners • 8pm

treVeld • 1:30-4:30pm

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.”

Thursday Musical Group • 2pm

Owatonna Arts Center Deanne Mohr, pianist, will share the program with Jocelyn Kalajian, mezzo soprano. The Thursday Musical Group presents fine classical music programs featuring outstanding local musicians and offering educational opportunities to artists and audiences alike.

Mohr has a Bachelor of Music with a major in piano performance from the University of Regina. She has Master’s of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees in piano performance from the Universite de Montreal. Mohr is professor of piano at Winona State University. Kalajian holds degrees in vocal performance from Eastman School of Music (Bachelor of Arts Magna cum Laude) and the New England Conservatory (Master of Music with Distinction in Performance). She sings with The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists and has solo performances with the Bach Society of Minnesota. Mary Goetz will accompany Kalajian on piano. Other guest performers will include soprano Patricia Kent, tenor John DeCausmeaker and bass Jon Nordstrom.

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Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Classic country music at its best.

Forrest & the Rangers • 9-11:30pm

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Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Silky vocals, melodic lines and acoustic guitar.

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, April 10, continued Theater: On Golden Pond • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me if You Can • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Crimes of the Heart • 2pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Sunday Jazz 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.

Laghdú: Fiddlers Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Dan ­Trueman • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield This musical interaction between fiddlers Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Dan Trueman stretches and abstracts the DNA of Norwegian and Irish fiddling. The result is something new, sparse and stunning. It ranges from the near-silent to the nigh-on orchestra.

Raghallaigh plays traditional and contemporary folk music on Hardanger d’Amore and other fiddles. Dan Trueman is a composer, fiddler and electronic musician. He fell in love with the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, an instrument and tradition that has deeply affected all of his work, whether as a fiddler, a composer or musical explorer. His recent albums with Adam Sliwinski (Nostalgic Synchronic), Ó Raghallaigh (Laghdú) and So Percussion (neither Anvil nor Pulley) have been met with wide acclaim. Trueman is Professor of Music and director of the Princeton Sound Kitchen at Princeton University, where he teaches counterpoint, electronic music and composition. He is Carleton’s Christopher U. Light Lecturer for 2015-16.

Concert Series and Events Friday, Apr 8 • 8pm So Percussion with composer Dan Trueman Sunday, Apr 10 • 3pm Laghdú: Music by fiddlers Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Dan Trueman

Sunday, Apr 24 • 3pm Faculty Recital: Lawrence Archbold, organ

All events in Concert Hall

St. Olaf Band • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Conducted by Timothy Mahr.

Dave Williams • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Formerly of The Tuition Daddies. Based in Owatonna, the singer/ songwriter presents a mix of originals, blues and jazz standards.

Tret Fure • 7pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Acoustic women’s music trailblazer Tret Fure performs songs from her new album, Rembrandt Afternoons, in this CD release concert.

Tickets: $16 advance, $19 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

St. Olaf Cantorei • 7:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Conducted by Assistant Professor of Music James Bobb.

Quiz Night • 8pm

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

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Flaten Lecture Series: Angela Ellsworth • 7pm

Dittmann Center 305, St. Olaf, Northfield Ellsworth is a multidisciplinary artist traversing disciplines of drawing, sculpture, installation, video and performance. Her solo collaborative work has taken in wide-ranging subjects such as illness, physical fitness, endurance, religious tradition and social ritual. She is interested in art merging with everyday life where public and private experiences collide in unexpected spaces. She holds an MFA from Rutgers University in painting and performance and a bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College in photography and painting. She attended Skowhegan artist residency on a fellowship and currently lives in Phoenix.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfield Invites you to our 50th Anniversary events: Apr. 9, Saturday: Arts & Crafts Show 10-3pm Apr. 10, Sunday: Arts Celebration Service Apr. 17, Sunday: Music Service May 15, Sunday: 50th Anniversary Service & Dinner to follow Sunday Services 10am • Child Care Provided

Celebrating 50 years of Love & Light! apps.carleton.edu/curricular/musc/events

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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.

Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Angela Ellsworth: There to Here • 4:30pm

Weitz Center Cinema, Carleton, Northfield Ellsworth, walking artist-in-residence, is co-founder and artistic director of the Museum of Walking at Arizona State University in Tempe. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Todd Thompson Band • 4-6pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Local acoustic music.

Mark Kreitzer & Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton • 7pm

Loon Liquors Cocktail Room, Northfield All genres are fair game for Kreitzer and Newton as they take you on a musical tour from French cafés to the Appalachian mountains, with side trips to Ireland, Hawaii and New Orleans. You may already know them through the bands that they head up: Kreitzer leads the Mark Kreitzer Band (bluegrass) and the ’53 Swingbillies (country-swing/rockabilly) and plays with other popular Twin Cities band, including Patty & the Buttons.

Newton leads a number of groups including the Cafe Accordion Orchestra, the Rockin’ Pinecones and the Hula Peppers. Country, bluegrass, French Musette, swing, jug band, polkas, Gypsy jazz, Cajun, Tex-Mex – expect the unexpected when these two fine instrumentalists and singers share a stage. Kreitzer is an awardwinning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. When he’s not teaching American Folk Instruments at Carleton, he’s performing almost any kind of music on almost any kind of stringed instrument. He performs his original bluegrass, jazz, folk and country songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle. Newton has been playing offbeat accordion music since 1987, performing all kinds of music not normally associated with free-reed instruments, as well as standard accordion material. He enjoys mixing up styles and genres that don’t generally seem compatible. “Music out of context,” or “Ethno-clectic Bop” is the result of his gender-bending experiments with Celtic, Tex-Mex, Creole, blues, jazz, Scandinavian, polka and pop music. Think Yohnnie B. Goode Polka. Space is limited. Reserve your space by contacting ann@silvercranes.com. $15 cover (all proceeds go to the musicians). Cash bar.

Dan O and Doc Anderson from Bellered Yellers with Special Guests • 9-11pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Northfield Dance Academy Presents its 2nd Annual Summer Dance Theatre Event!

The Wizard of Oz Ballet

Regist BEFO er R MAY 2 E 1

Rehearsals: June 27-30 / July 5-8 Performance: Friday, July 8, 7pm – Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton College Week One: June 27-30 Week Two: July 5-8 9am-4pm – includes technique class, rehearsals and costume/prop design Cost: $200 for 2 weeks. Register BEFORE MAY 21. After May 21 $250 for 2 weeks.

Auditions: Call or email to sign up for one of these nights: Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-8pm or Thursday, June 23, 6:30-8pm

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Chris Holm • 8pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

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.

Ralphie May • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville Ralphie May is one of the most in-demand and highly sought after stand-up comedians. Lovable enough to get away with anything, May captures the hearts of thousands on his sold-out tours and promises to make you gleefully uncomfortable. Tickets: $30, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Theater: Cabaret • 7:30pm

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

Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Harmonious Wail • 7:30-9:30pm

Grand Event Center, Northfield The Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series consists of four separate jam sessions, each led by professional musicians who offer demonstrations, tips and techniques throughout the evening. Musicians of all instruments and abilities are invited to join in the jam and music charts are projected on the wall so everyone can follow along. Sims and Maggie Delaney-Potthoff of Madison-based Harmonious Wail lead this jam. Sims (mandolin) and Maggie (vocals, percussion) have been thrilling audiences for more than 20 years with their signature style of smokin’ hot swing. Join them in the jam or just come to listen.

Hops, Grapes& History

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Minneapolis-based acoustic folk, blues and country musician Chris Holm returns in support of his debut solo release, The Trains Don’t Run Here Anymore. A fingerstyle guitar picker and harmonica player, Holm channels the high-spirited liveliness of Charley Patton, thumping on his suitcase drum, attacking his guitar strings with abandon and shouting along in a gravelly howl, later to channel the lonesome sounds of a weeping slide guitar and a blue yodel. Despite his Northern Minnesota roots, Holm has formed an intimate connection with the music of the American South. Raised on the music of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Flatt & Scruggs, The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival, he eventually dug into the music that inspired those great artists and discovered a deep appreciation for country blues and hillbilly country music.

Cowaroke • 9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Exhibit Opening Reception: Georgi Tsenov, Lucy LeMay, Avery Rein • 5-7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See exhibits page.

Third Wheel Project with Chris Snyder • 5-8pm

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 and 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.

Featuring Keepsake Cidery, Sweetland Orchard & Cider, Loon Liquors, Next Chapter Winery & local “Imminent” home brews

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Music 8:15-10 p.m.

Grand Event Center 316 Washington St. Northfield

Advanced Tickets: $20 ($35 for Two) Register before 4/12 for a chance to win $200 from Firehouse Liquor!

At The Door: $25 ($45 for Two) 507.645.9268 or NorthfieldHistory.org

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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 5 and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn.

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Hops, Grapes and History featuring Mark Allen and the Key West Rejects • 7-10pm

Grand Event Center, Northfield A fundraising event for the Northfield Historical Society. A tasting of locally produced products, featuring Loon Liquors, Sweetland Cidery and more. Mark Allen and a cast of talented musicians take the stage at 8pm, performing favorites from the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Foo Fighters and Buck Cherry, along with a repertoire of original tunes. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door. More at northfieldhistory.org.

Comedian Scott Novotny • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Scott Novotny recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his becoming a full-time professional stand-up comedian. Over that time, Novotny has had people laughing from coast to coast with his clean, non-offensive, very funny observations. Armed with only great comedy material, a wonderful sense of timing and some physical comedy that is sure to make you laugh, Novotny gets the job done. Tickets: $15 members, $20 nonmembers, $10 students, $5 student rush, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/.

Peter Ostroushko with Dan Chouinard • 7:30pm

Chouinard

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Crimes of the Heart 7:30pm

Bar Bingo • 7pm

Ostroushko

Theater: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Peter Ostroushko, one of the finest mandolin and fiddle players in acoustic music, returns with pianist/accordionist Dan Chouinard. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: Cabaret • 7:30pm

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

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Randy Broughten and Dan Gaarder • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Guitarist and vocalist Dan Gaarder lends his honey-toned vocals to Randy Broughten’s expert stylings on the pedal steel guitar. These two legendary talents are known for their work with bands like Trailer Trash, the Roe Family Singers, Mother Banjo, the Cactus Blossoms and the Gear Daddies.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Fathom Lane • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield As they continue to work on their eagerly anticipated forthcoming new album release, Twin Cities’ based band Fathom Lane’s monthly residency continues with another magical evening of music. 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 attention for their wonderfully indefinable sound.

Mark Ross • 9pm-12:30am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield High-energy acoustic singer/songwriter playing rock, country and alternative music from many past and current artists like Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Miranda Lambert, Matchbox Twenty, Ryan Adams, Bruno Mars and more. Ross has played in various projects around the Twin Cities and nationally for more than 20 years.

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Stop in to taste their two new reserve wines and enjoy live music from 1 to 4pm.

Easy Living Home Tour • 1-4pm

Various Northfield Homes Presented by Schmidt Homes. Houses include 1733, 1725 and 800 Quie Lane, 2124 and 2120 Ontario Circle and 2119 Erie Drive.

The showroom at 1325 Armstrong Road will be open. Meet the designer, check out the showroom and discover the process of building a new home. Also April 17.

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.

Theater: Cabaret • 2 and 7:30pm

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

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

6th Annual Dinner and Auction for the Animals • 4-8:30pm

Northfield Ballroom This year’s speaker will be Minnesota Canine Search, Rescue and Tracking, a non-profit organization that assists law enforcement organizations to find missing persons. The talk will include a demonstration with one of their tracking dogs. Tickets: $21.50/person, $160 for a table for eight. All full table sponsors will be listed in the event program and will have signage on the table. Individual tickets available at https://pehsauctionfortheanimals.eventbrite.com or 507/664-1035. Contact the shelter if you with to sponsor a table.

All proceeds will benefit the homeless animals of our community which are cared for at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.

Toaster Fork • 5-7:30pm

H TSPOT music Special thanks to the Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series donors, the Northfield Arts Guild, and the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council for their support of this year's events.

The Contented Cow, Northfield Original music from alt-country to straight up rock and roll, blues and punk.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Drive South • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls 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 actively involved in the music scene for more than 20 years. With backgrounds rooted in stage, songwriting and recording they look to paint a picture of real people striving for depth, beauty and emotion, creating a tone of genuine heartache and joy that bring about meaning in life.

Drive South invites you to come sit a spell and hear narrative songs and ballads, as the trio spins tales with wit and charm.

Exhibit Reception and Poetry Reading: Poet-Artist Collaboration • 6:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See exhibits page.

Dan Newton and Pat Donohue • 7:30pm

Hobgoblin Music, Red Wing Accordionist Dan Newton has been entertaining audiences with a vast variety to musical styles since 1987. Newton spends most of his time playing accordion with his group, Café Accordion Orchestra, performing French, American and Latin ballroom dance music. He has appeared on recordings by the Proclaimers, Son Volt, Garrison Keillor, Prudence Johnson, Peter Ostroushko, Peter Mayer, Ann Reed, Neal & Leandra and many more. Guitarist Pat Donohue has earned prominent recognition for his mastery of acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Chet Atkins has called him one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today. Leo Kottke called his playing “haunting.” Though he considers himself foremost a folk guitarist, Donohue manages to blend jazz and blues with folk, and the mix is seamless. Over the years he has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies. Tickets: $18, available at 1-877/866-3936.

Theater: Catch Me if You Can • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Joe Carey • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Singer/songwriter Joe Carey has been active in Minnesota’s music scene for more than 15 years playing with several local bands, namely Loft, The Careys, Love Songs for Angry Men and his newest endeavor, The Chinwaggers. His sound is best described as a soulful roots rock band with a twist of twang.

Optimum Trajectory • 8-10pm

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.

3 Chord Monte • 9pm

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

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Various Northfield Homes Presented by Schmidt Homes. Houses include 1733, 1725 and 800 Quie Lane, 2124 and 2120 Ontario Circle and 2119 Erie Drive.

The showroom at 1325 Armstrong Road will be open. Meet the designer, check out the showroom and discover the process of building a new home. Also April 16.

April

Diva through the Decades tribute to female artists Old Blind Dogs Traditional Scottish music made modern Eliza Gilkyson with Jim Henry Tret Fure acoustic women’s music Peter Ostroushko special guest Dan Chouinard Davina & the Vagabonds high energy quintet The Fabulous Armadillos “Songs by the Wrecking Crew”

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Lakeville Area Arts Center The seven brothers and sisters in the Hunt family can each play multiple instruments, sing and write tunes that’ll make you envy their musical bloodline. Be prepared to be blown away by this Indie-folk band from Chesapeake, Virginia, with their enchanting harmonies and thrilling rhythms that harken to an organic yet transcending sound. Their hit song, Make This Leap, is featured in the national Milk-Bone commercial, and in April 2015 they were featured in Entertainment Weekly. Tickets: $22-$26, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Easy Living Home Tour • 1-4pm

Theater: Crimes of the Heart • 7:30pm

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The Hunts • 7:30pm

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, April 17, continued Michael Shynes • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Shynes has a rare ability to blend shades of multiple genres over an acoustic landscape. His songs possess a lyrical depth rarely paired with such universal appeal. Performing regularly at the world renowned Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, as well as having broken ground at the historic Hotel Café in Los Angeles, he is a songwriter to watch in the years to come.

Artist Reception: Our National Treasures: Art and Nature, a Closer View • 1-5pm

Owatonna Arts Center See exhibits page.

Owatonna Junior High Orchestra and Jazz Band • 2pm

Owatonna Arts Center The junior high music students have been working all year fine tuning their skills and will share their talents. Joe Zastrow, director of the jazz band, features each member of the band. The orchestra under the direction of Anna Olson blends the sounds and talents of the musicians to create a full, rich sound.

Coffee Concert Series: Ladyslipper Ensemble • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center This exciting Twin Cities vocal/instrumental combo presents music with class and pizazz from George Gershwin to Astor Piazzolla.

Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and up, $6 ages 12 and under, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Theater: Crimes of the Heart • 2pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me if You Can • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Sunday Jazz 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.

Oratorio • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Professor of Music Steven Amundson and the St. Olaf Chapel Choir, conducted by Instructor in Music Mark Stover.

Todd Thompson Band • 4-6pm

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, APRIL 18 American Fault Lines: Politics, Community and the 2016 Election • 4pm

Viking Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield Presented by award-winning political journalist Dante Chinni.

Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

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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, APRIL 19 Lonesome Ron • 5-7:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Cowboy songs and western yodeling.

Faculty/Guest Recital: Artaria String Quartet • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pm

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Paul Spring • 5:30-8:30pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism 25th Business EXPO • 2-6:30pm

Faribault Ice Arena Prizes, activities, great information about the community and its businesses. More than 60 businesses and 30 community groups will be represented.

Peripatetic Histories: A Navigation of Distance, Duration and Topography through Contemporary Art • 4:30pm

Weitz Cinema, Carleton, Northfield Presentation by walking artist-in-residence Angela Ellsworth. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Commanders Coffee • 10am

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls An acoustic singer/songwriter from Minneapolis who is known in his original music for a distinct fingerpicking style which blends folk and classical.

In addition to his own compositions he enjoys performing ’60s folk and pop music from songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and the Beatles.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Theater: Catch Me If You Can • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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

Public welcome.

Theater: Farragut North • 7:30pm

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Chamber Singers and Collegium Musicum • 7:30pm

Northfield VFW

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.

Poetry Night • 7pm

Content Bookstore, Northfield Kaethe Schwehn reads from Tanka & Me. Theater: Catch Me if You Can • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Mark Grim • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield “Some songs old, some songs new, some songs country, some songs blues.” With a voice that brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot he artfully picks and strums through songs ranging from the Beatles’ Blackbird to Warren Zevon’s Poor, Poor Pitiful Me. His own songs I Still Can’t See, Me and My Tattoo and Easy Money will give you cause to reflect – and laugh – at the real life characters that are portrayed.

Cowaroke • 9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Nate Penz & Nicole • 5-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield The St. Olaf College Chamber Singers/EMS, conducted by Visiting Associate Professor of Music Therees Hibbard and Collegium Musicum, conducted by Instructor in Music Dana Maeda.

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8pm

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.

Northfield Public Library ¡Bienvenido de Nuevo! Welcome Back!

Grand Re-opening Saturday, May 7

10 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony 11 AM – 5 PM Music, dance, self-guided tours throughout our renovated library.

Everyone is welcome!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Northfield Public Library

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Earth Day Skill-Sharing workshops • 10am-4pm

First UCC, 300 Union St or noted locations 10am: • Bee’s Wax Candle Making 10 & 11am: • Nature Walks & Birding in the Arb 10:30am: • Do it by Bike – Bike Northfield • The Art of Coffee Roasting 12pm: • Cows Colleges and COMPOST (Build a Compost Bin)

• Free Food Help Yourself (Build a Garden Bin)

1pm: • Forest Restoration at the Arb 2pm: • CRWP Rain Garden Workshop 2:30pm: • Electric Vehicles Session ...and more!

Free Soup Supper/Community Potluck/Exhibitors & Speakers

4:30pm • Weitz Center, Carleton, 3rd & Union (ASL interpreter avail) Seed Exchange, Sustainability Exhibitors, Entertainment, Soup Supper Speakers: Alice Madden, Community Power; Cliff Martin, the Environmental Quality Comm.; Erica Zweifel/Cliff Kaehler, Northfield Area Community Solar/MN Community Solar, and bring your instruments for a Community Jam Session following the speakers!

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Friday, April 22, continued Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Favourite Child • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Multi-instrumentalists Gabriel Moll, Aaron Frederick and Adam Casper.

Drive South • 9pm-12:30am

Froggy Bottoms River Pub and 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 actively involved in the music scene for more than 20 years. With backgrounds rooted in stage, songwriting and recording they look to paint a picture of real people striving for depth, beauty and emotion, creating a tone of genuine heartache and joy that bring about meaning in life. Drive South invites you to come sit a spell and hear narrative songs and ballads, as the trio spins tales with wit and charm.

Uncle Chunk • 9:30pm-close

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Northfield’s 7th Perennial Earth Day Celebration • 10am-4pm

Various locations around Northfield A call to action: “A Healthy Earth for the Health of All.” Registration starts March 17 at northfieldearthday.com. Email northfieldearthday@gmail.com with questions.

10am-4pm: Free Skill-Sharing Workshops – attend an electric vehicle session and demo, join a Northfield Area Community Solar update, attend a CRWP workshop, create a garden bin for “Free Food Help Yourself,” help out in the Carleton Arboretum and more.

4:30-7:30pm at the Weitz Center – Earthly Exhibitors, updates from local sustainable organizations and a community potluck/ free soup supper.

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Andrew Walesch • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch is a new and exciting voice on the national jazz scene.

Whether recording jingles, producing shows, composing and arranging, or singing as a solo artist and with big bands all over the country, Walesch is known for his unique approach to The Great American Songbook. He has sung and played on the stage of The Bluebird Café in Nashville and the legendary Chicago Theater and has appeared on the nationally syndicated broadcast Mountain Stage on NPR. In March of 2015, he premiered his highly successful conception, “100 Years of Sinatra,” to two sold-out audiences at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in the Twin Cities with the Andrew Walesch Big Band.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Circus Pages Family Circus • 3 and 6pm

Faribault Ice Arena International circus acts and performers. Animals starring in the circus ring include elephants, rare white tigers, camels, acrobatic dogs, liberty ponies, horses and rare white lions. Enjoy aerial, juggling and clown acts to complete the family experience. Tickets: $16, 2 free children (14 years and under) per paid adult with merchant coupons found at local area merchants.

Additional children $2 each.

Sweet Jazz • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Christina Schwietz (vocals), Peter Webb (keyboard), David Miller (drums, flugelhorn, melodica) and Bruce Jensen (bass).

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Vintage Band Festival Spaghetti Dinner 5-7:30pm

Eagle’s Club, Northfield $10 adults, $5 children. Live music, Scouts serving.

Trivia Night • 6-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Bring your friends and family in for free, five-round team trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

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One Book One Lakeville: Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League • 7pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center The story of two young mothers, Hazel and Vida – one wealthy and white and the other poor and black – who only have two things in common: the devastating loss of their children and a deep and abiding loathing for one another. Told through the voices of local people, the story grows out of the pre-civil rights period of the deep South. The voices of these compelling characters are as authentic as the author’s own Mississippi childhood. The event kicks off with a concert by the Twin Cities Gospel Choir, followed by a presentation by author Jonathan Odell. Tickets: free, but must preorder, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Davina & the Vagabonds • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota

Burnsville Rotary’s Concert for Caring Featuring Rhythmic Circus • 8pm

Ames Center, Burnsville The Burnsville Rotary presents their 42ndannual charity event. This “must-see” show is filled with spectacular entertainment, fellowship and fun for everyone. All ticket proceeds are donated to support local nonprofit organizations. Home-grown hoofers from Minneapolis hit the road with a trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes and a big brass band, ready to burst onto the stage with FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW! “Heatbox,” the human beatbox, joins the swingin’ seven-piece funk band to accompany each tap, shuffle and stomp with a clang, riff and refrain. In this joyous parade of genrehopping music and hard-hitting percussive dance, you’ll be jumping out of your seat and dancing to the beat. Tickets: $38, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Johnny O’Brien • 8pm

A high-energy quintet whose lead vocalist has been likened to Adele, Bessie Smith, Etta James and Amy Winehouse, Davina & the Vagabonds bring their freshbut-retro sound. Tickets: $20 advance, $23 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: You Can’t Take It With You the Radio Play • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Theater: Catch Me If You Can • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Johnny O’Brien (formerly John Wills) is a folk/acoustic singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. “When one thinks of this kind of acoustic folk-blues coming out of Minnesota, with barely any accompaniment, a scratchy voice, and a social awareness, one thinks of Dylan. But listening to his records, it’s a good bet that Minneapolis’ Johnny O’Brien has spent more time digging what the young Dylan himself dug, old black Delta blues, Southern Appalachian folk ‘n’ hillbilly, and Woody Guthrie. This stuff is quiet, light-picking stuff that is perfect when you just don’t want anything with blaring guitars and hammering drums.

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Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Mr. Go • 9-11:30pm

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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.

Lux String Quartet • 2pm

Owatonna Arts Center

St. Olaf Handbells • 2pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield Directed by Instructor in Music Jill Mahr.

Young Artists and Orchestra Festival • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $5 student, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Theater: Catch Me If You Can • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Annual Dinner & Auction for the Animals You can’t buy love, but you can rescue it.

Saturday, April 16 • 4:00-8:30pm

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Theater: Farragut North • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Theater: You Can’t Take It With You the Radio Play • 2pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Sunday Jazz 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.

Faculty Recital: Lawrence Archbold, Organ • 3pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield St. Olaf Philharmonia • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Conducted by Associate Professor of Music Martin Hodel.

Quiz Night • 8pm

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Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

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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.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26 The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 5-9pm

Northfield Ice Arena More than 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl for sale. Proceeds support Northfield Hospital projects and scholarships for local students training for creers in healthcare. April 26-30.

Exhibit Reception: Robert Nyvall, Paintings • 5-7pm

Northfield Senior Center Gallery See exhibits page.

Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield An unplugged jam – just show up to play or listen.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 9am-9pm

Northfield Ice Arena More than 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl for sale. Proceeds support Northfield Hospital projects and scholarships for local students training for creers in healthcare. April 26-30.

Cecilia Cornejo • 4:30pm

TBD, Carleton, Northfield Carleton professor Cecilia Cornejo reflects on the centrality of walking in artistic practice in her talk Wanderer, there is no path.

The path is made for walking. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Tim Kliphuis and Sam Miltich • 7:30pm

Grand Event Center, Northfield The Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series consists of four separate jam sessions, each led by professional musicians who offer demonstrations, tips and techniques throughout the evening. Musicians of all instruments and abilities are invited to join in the jam and music charts are projected on the wall so everyone can follow along. The final session of this year’s Gypsy Jazz Jam Series features Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis and Minnesota’s own Sam Miltich on guitar. Join in the jam or just come to listen. Kliphuis and Miltich also perform at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater April 28.

Dan O and Doc Anderson from Bellered Yellers with Special Guests • 9-11pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, APRIL 28

The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 9am-9pm

Northfield Ice Arena More than 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl for sale. Proceeds support Northfield Hospital projects and scholarships for local students training for creers in healthcare. April 26-30.

Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

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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.

Gypsy Jazz Jam Series 2016 Grand Finale Concert • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater The 2016 Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series celebrates the conclusion of its fourth season with a grand finale concert featuring two of the world’s quintessential masters of the genre. Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) presents a night of exciting gypsy jazz repertoire with Minnesota’s top “hot club” style guitarist Sam Miltich. These two current-day jazz greats bring back the Parisian 1930s, alternating moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration, as recorded on their new Duets album. Tickets: $20, available at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.

Theater: Farragut North • 7:30pm

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HAPPENINGS Friday, April 29, 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 4-star ratings from Paste magazine and City Pages.

Cowaroke • 9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1am

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 9am-9pm

Northfield Ice Arena More than 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl for sale. Proceeds support Northfield Hospital projects and scholarships for local students training for creers in healthcare. This is a 50 percent off day. April 26-30.

Nate Penz • 5-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield 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.

Empire Night • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Duo Tatiana and John, veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands.

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.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas The Fabulous Armadillos: Songs by the Wrecking Crew • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Talent-packed Fabulous Armadillos pay tribute to some of the biggest musicians never known, celebrating a group of musicians who performed for studio recordings of some of the biggest names in ’60s and ’70s music. Tickets: $34 advance, $38 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Jazz I • 7:30pm

Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf, Northfield Conducted by Dave Hagedorn.

Theater: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland • 7:30pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna See theater page.

Theater: Farragut North • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

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Dennis Warner and the Ds 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center Folk/Americana singer and songwriter Dennis Warner blends humor, audience participation and serious music into a memorable and fun concert for adults and families. Warner has toured extensively throughout North America and was honored with a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Tickets: $18, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Andriana Lehr • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Andriana Lehr’s melodies combine the soaring range of Joni Mitchell with the depth and grounded roots of Aimee Mann and Brandi Carlile. Her song styles range from folk, Americana and alt-country to pop-ballads, with notes of jazz and blues influence. With early influences by the likes of Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Wilco, Jewel and Joni Mitchell, Lehr’s songwriting speaks straight to the soul, either through the heart, or through heady, existential lyrics that portray the struggles of 21st century existence.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

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The Skally Line • 9-10pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Old-time string band music.

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Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Mark Allen • 9pm-12:30am

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

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville An exciting rock variety band that has been entertaining audiences around the Upper Midwest for more than 20 years. They headline many fairs, festivals and city celebrations. Their gigs include premier sound, a light show with Dwight Holmbo (lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, harmonica, fiddle), Chris Kerber (vocals, guitar), CJ Stahlberg (vocals, bass) and Tim Boeck (drums).

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 8am-3pm

Northfield Ice Arena More than 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl for sale. Proceeds support Northfield Hospital projects and scholarships for local students training for creers in healthcare. $5 bag sale 8am-12:30pm, FREE books 1-3pm. April 26-30.

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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day • 10am-5:30pm

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Bill Lindeke: Lecture and Guided Walk • 12pm

Central Park, Northfield Urban geographer Bill Lindeke discusses sidewalks as urban amenities, followed by a guided walk of Northfield’s sidewalks. Part of Carleton College’s Festival of Walking, Art & Ideas.

Mark Allen • 1:30-4:30pm

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. Bar Bingo • 3pm

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Norseman Band • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Conducted by Associate Professor of Music Paul Niemisto.

Brian Peterson • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield This Twin Cities singer/songwriter has been charming audiences with his dazzling skills and vast repertoire since 1991. He plays the pop hits we all remember, those vivid memes from our past. Every time he plays it’s a different performance. He might give you finger-picking country blues followed by a mellow classic love song, followed by a rock ‘n’ roll sing-along. You’ll hear a blend of virtuoso guitar playing and passionate vocals – but it’s the songs that stay with you. His original songs, recorded over five CDs, give a fascinating perspective on love, relationships and life in this modern world.

411 Concert Series: Chris Koza with Opener Anna Marie Mitchell • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Chris Koza is a songwriter/musician living and working in Minneapolis. He is a 2001 St. Olaf graduate and 2005 Minnesota Music Award Best New Act winner. “He’s got a voice that’s reminiscent of a young Paul Simon and his music comfortably rides the line between pop and folk, boasting immediately memorable music matched against image-rich lyrics.” – Joe Nickell, The Missoulian.

Anna Marie Mitchell is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter who hails from Northfield but is already making a big splash in Nashville and beyond. Tickets: $25, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.

Matthew Griswold • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Griswold presents bone-shakin’ voodoo groves, keeping your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot-stompin’ folk-rock pays tribute to the Delta blues with a side order of thistle and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of classic covers, reinvented traditionals and wellcrafted originals.

Johnny No Cash • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Maria & the Coins • 9-11:30pm

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Silky vocals, melodic lines and acoustic guitar.

Howe’s been compared to Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, Bruno Mars, John Mayer and Howie Day. Comedy and Dinner Night • 5:30-10pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail and a great meal with stand up comedy from Chris Barnes and L.A. Lycan. Doors at 5:30pm.

Seating will be general admission and first come, first served. Come early if you have a group of people that would like to sit together.

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Theater: Radio Dramedy • 7pm

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It’s April. Time to Celebrate Walking!

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Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages.

Oh, how I loved Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales! So much so that I wrote my master’s thesis on the Wife of Bath’s Tale. Now that April’s showers have pierced the drought of March, are you longing to go on pilgrimages? If so, you are in luck, because the month of April – and May – will feature a variety of events celebrating what Carleton College in Northfield is calling

“WALK! A festival of walking, art & ideas.” Carleton asked St. Olaf College to walk along with them, so there are collaborative efforts afoot.

Artist and writer Andy Sturdevant’s feet took him on a 40-mile walk from his home in Minneapolis to Northfield last October, a journey commemorated in Via Northfield, which opened the festival at St. Olaf’s Flaten Art Museum on Feb. 19. When Flaten’s director, Jane Becker Nelson, asked Sturdevant to contribute his artistic vision to the festival, he decided to build on the themes of history, place and walking, which he has explored in Minnesota since relocating in 2005 from Louisville, Kentucky, after getting a BFA degree in painting at the University of Louisville in 2004. He writes a weekly column on neighborhoods, art, history, architecture and visual culture for MinnPost and has had his artistic works exhibited at the Soap Factory and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, as well as in galleries and spaces in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Seattle, Austin (TX), Milwaukee, North Carolina and Kentucky. His book, Potluck Supper with Meeting to Follow, was published

by Coffee House Press in 2013. Sturdevant had a residency at Carleton College last spring in which he celebrated its Gould Library as an “incubator” for all kinds of creative endeavors.

Sturdevant plotted his walk using Google Maps and left Powderhorn Park (three miles south of downtown Minneapolis) at 7:30am on Oct. 9, 2015. The exhibit which resulted displays

Andy Sturdevant walked from Minneapolis to Northfield as inspiration for his St. Olaf College Flaten Art Museum exhibition called Via Northfield, on view through April 17. (Left) At the start of Sturdevant’s trek on Oct. 9, 2015, he walked the Minnesota Valley State Trail and took this photo near Ft. Snelling, on the Minneapolis side of the Minnesota River. (Right) Sturdevant concluded his walk on Oct. 10, taking this photo a mile from Buntrock, near the baseball diamond on the north side of the St. Olaf campus. Courtesy Andy Sturdevant

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“Whiskey. A Great Horse. A Stout Heart 1911-1943.” Found along the way, this is a monument to the “smartest horse in the U.S. Army.” Whiskey lived on base at Ft. Snelling, “jumping higher and farther than the most aristocratic of his rivals.”

Courtesy Andy Sturdevant

Train tracks intersect Eveleth Avenue near 300th St. W. in Greenvale Township, as Sturdevant nears his destination of St. Olaf.

Courtesy Andy Sturdevant

En route to Northfield, Sturdevant was grateful that a family in Apple Valley created this resting spot for passersby ten years ago.

Courtesy Andy Sturdevant

15 way stations about an hour’s walk apart, with attractions and amenities available like food, water, first aid, supplies and scenic spots. Historical references, photos and newspaper clippings abound, including his own cell phone photos taken along the way. (One striking photo from the Minnesota Historical Society, “Encampment of Sioux Prisoners at Ft. Snelling,” was taken after the 1862 U.S.-Dakota conflict.) On the walls are pedestrian reports. A dog-walker tells of her experiences and a 4th generation Eagan resident, Martin Diffley (an organic farmer), is quoted about the roads in the ’50s and ’60s. Richard Seurer reports about running gravel roads barefoot for Farmington High’s first cross country team in the fall of 1967 and winning the conference. There are places where museum-goers can fill out walking reports of their own.

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tage of the multi-use trail on Pilot Knob Road (one of the oldest in Dakota County) from Mendota Heights to Farmington. After stops for supper at Crooked Pint Ale House in Apple Valley and a drink at The Mug in Farmington, he took a taxi for an overnight stay at a motel in Lakeville, returning the next morning to his route south. He then took unpaved country roads which often parallel and intersect the Dan Patch Railroad Line of the early 20th century.

Sturdevant told me that as he left behind housing developments, strip malls and shopping centers and saw other people only as they passed by in cars, he stood out against the landscape in a very dramatic way. He could now see “all the way to the horizons” with the “undulations in the gentle slope of the hills,” the fields and waves of grass which reminded him of the ocean.

In the portion of Sturdevant’s exhibit labeled “Northfield,” Sturdevant has a Manitou Messenger story, “Wackiest Walkers Wander,” from March 25, 1955, about five Oles who formed a walking club and walked blindfolded from St. Olaf to downtown. The story said, “During the walk, which took a little over an hour, the only interference was from hecklers who gave the boys wrong directions and from the police who wouldn’t let them cross Second Street blindfolded.” A backward walk to Dundas was being planned. I called Wendell (Wendy) Miller,

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Andy Sturdevant points out the last object at the Via Northfield exhibit: “Men’s Haggar slacks. Damage resulting from a poor choice of undergarments.” Sturdevant said he had been warned to take care of his feet and wear good socks and shoes, and he did. But his boxer briefs ended up shredded, no match for the repetitive motion involved. Photo by Susan Hvistendahl

St. Olaf ’55, originally from Canby, Minn., at his winter home in Florida for more details. He led the quintet with Northfield’s Lars Kindem, NHS ’51, St. Olaf ’55. Miller told me, “We felt ourselves to be creative liberal arts students who wanted to do something exciting, inexpensive and offbeat.” He estimated there were 15 students, including both Oles and Carls, who did the trek backwards to Dundas to see who could finish first.

Toward the end, some at the head of the pack turned around and started running, unbeknownst to those at the rear, which created a “fracas,” as Miller recalls.

Another Northfield story is of the Carleton men who batted a baseball from Northfield to Metropolitan Stadium to see a Twins game on May 22, 1967, after Carleton was invited to celebrate its centennial there. (Sturdevant had contacted me after hearing about this event, which is in my Historic Happenings at Carleton College book.) Also featured is Sturdevant’s interview with Gene Finger, who walked from Northfield to Fargo in 1980 (see the sidebar for my conversation with Finger). More recently, Carleton students Kathy Dooley, Wren Wells and Bettina Wiesenthal walked for 14-straight hours to the Mall of America in Bloomington (former site of the Met) during spring break of 2013.

Sturdevant came to his own destination at 3:15pm after a day and a half of walking. If you are inspired to follow Sturdevant’s Via Northfield route, he concludes the exhibit with these words: “St. Olaf students, their hearts filled with faith, hope and charity, will be on hand to assist you upon arriving, should you be thirsty, dazed or disoriented following your journey.

Simply ask the nearest student for help.” And he notes that “Buntrock Commons features a number of water fountains.”

Sturdevant will lead a walk to Waterford Township Hall on Saturday, April 16, starting at Flaten at 11am for the six-mile walk of approximately an hour and a half. There will be musical accompaniment by Mike Gunther and refreshments, followed by a bus back to campus. The Via Northfield exhibit closes on April 17.

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The walking festival at Carleton’s campus stretches from March 31 through May 21. It was spearheaded by Professor John Schott of Carleton’s cinema and media studies department, who felt that walking could be a spring theme that would draw in many Carleton departments, could be shared in ways at St. Olaf, and would be open to the public.

Carleton Professor John Schott

Attention will be paid to “walking artists,” which can be defined as artists who use the simple act of walking to create an artwork of any kind, including performance art and video.

Schott told me that there is a long tradition that goes back to the 18th and early 19th century of walkers who were observers of the city and landscape and walking artists in the 1960s and 1970s who “used walking and nature and ways of walking as ways of making art.” Today, Schott said, “People are using GPS and global mapping and all sorts of things to change your awareness of where it is that you walk. And there is a kind of revival of walking art in Europe, in England especially, and in the U.S.”

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In 2013, Doug Bratland (left) and Andy Sturdevant (right) pledged their allegiance to the town of Nirthfolde at the exhibit at the Northfield Arts Guild. The elusive municipality of Nirthfolde, co-founded

by Bratland and David Lefkowitz, now has a satellite kiosk inside the entry of the Perlman Teaching Museum of Carleton’s Weitz Center from April 1-May 1. Courtesy Nirthfolde Visitors’ Bureau

Carleton’s Ross Elfline, assistant professor of art, will speak on March 31 at noon at Boliou Hall 104 about Walking in Contemporary Art, an overview of classic walking artists, including “situationists” that Elfline described to me as “political rabblerousers” who walked through cities in France in the 1950s. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Richard Long and Hamish Fulton walked in rural areas and marked the landscape “by altering it by walking repeatedly in certain areas.” Elfline will also focus on the Belgian artist, Francis Alÿs, who lives in Mexico, and his series of seven walks exhibited in London in 2005. In Guards, using closed circuit cameras, Alÿs filmed 64 Coldstream Guards of the British Army walking separately through London and instructed them to fall into formation when they came across one another. Elfline said the use of surveillance cameras shows the theme that if you are walking through the city, “somebody is always watching you.”

On April 1, the Weitz Center for Creativity will be bursting with creativity. As you enter the Perlman Teaching Museum (located in the atrium on the northeast side of the former Northfield Middle School), you will find a kiosk offering brochures, maps and guides to an alternative universe called Nirthfolde. Carleton art professor David Lefkowitz and web content specialist Doug Bratland dreamed up Nirthfolde for a Northfield Arts Guild exhibit in 2013 and are happy to bring it back by “reconfiguring” a gallery utility closet as the Ambulatory Nirthfolde Information Dispensary. Lefkowitz showed me a map of the Cowling Arboretum Contemplative Transit, in which the trail system in the Arb is reimagined as a subway or public transit system. Here you can find, for example, subway stops like Grand Central Station where paths converge, others named after directors of the Arb (Stewsie and Braker’s Acres), another called Lost Keys and so on. Lefkowitz said other

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brochures and maps will encourage people to wander around Nirthfolde in a way that also reimagines the space of Northfield, including a self-guided tour of “Monoliths of Mystery.”

During the opening, Bratland and Lefkowitz will be on hand to answer questions about (as Lefkowitz put it) the “Nirthfudlian” version of Northfield.

Opening in the Braucher Gallery of Perlman on April 1 is Crossings, a site-specific installation by artists Harriet Bart of Minneapolis and Yu-Wen Wu of Boston, whose last collaboration was in 2015 at St. Paul’s Minnesota Museum of American Art. Their artist statement says, “We walk for the pleasure of wandering and thinking, for exercise, as a communal activity, to reach destinations and, in some circumstances, for survival.” According to a 2015 United Nations report, “The number of people forcibly displaced at the end of 2014 had risen to a staggering 59.5 million” with more increases in sight. To symbolize the immensity of this issue, six tons of river rocks have been brought in and arranged by the artists and student helpers into the suggestion of a pathway. Some rocks are numbered and numbers are also scrolled in a video to underscore this global crisis. The artists ask, “How many steps must these people take to reach a place they can call home?”

Christina Chang, interim director of the Perlman Teaching Museum, told me that visitors are encouraged to take one of the rocks and walk one and 3/4 miles to a satellite site at the Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf, while thinking about the weight of what refugees might be carrying on their journeys.

The rocks will later be recycled for campus use. The artists’ talk and reception will be at 7pm on April 1. Nirthfolde and Crossings run through May 1, while Passages: Walking in Contemporary Art in the Kaemmer Gallery runs through June 10, reopening for the Carleton reunion June 16-19. Passages is an exhibition of artworks on walking, drawn from Carleton College collections, the Walker Art Center Library, national galleries and others.

On April 5, there will be a Walking Path Memoir Workshop

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Harriet Bart (left) and Yu-Wen Wu (right) are collaborating on an installation, Crossings, in the Braucher Gallery of Carleton College’s Perlman Teaching Museum in the Weitz Center for Creativity in Northfield. The project calls attention to the global crisis of forced displacement of populations. The artists will talk at the opening reception on April 1 at 7pm at the Weitz. Courtesy John Danielson

“Under boundless skies and beautiful landscapes are borders and fences.” The numbering of rocks and a scrolling of numbers in a video in Crossings will call attention to the millions of refugees.

Courtesy Harriet Bart and Yu-Wen Wu

Rover Self, alter ego of David Lefkowitz, will lead walks on May 7 as part of Carleton’s spring festival. Courtesy Lizzie Lathrop

with Carleton professor of English Susan Jarret-McKinstry, exploring memory and place. Distinguished Asian Scholar and Carleton Professor Emeritus Bardwell Smith will be speaking at noon on April 7 in Weitz 236 on the ancient 900-mile Shikoku Buddhist pilgrimage in Japan, a route he has walked on seven occasions between 1983 and 2002, including twice with 30-40 American students from the Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) founded in 1970 by Carleton and Amherst.

Angela Ellsworth, walking artist-in-residence, will give a presentation There to Here on April 12 and on Peripatetic Histories: A Navigation of Distance, Duration and Topography through Contemporary Art on April 21, both at Weitz Cinema at 4:30pm. Ellsworth, who is a professor and co-founder and artistic director of the Museum of Walking at Arizona State University in Tempe, is inviting everyone to join her in onehour walks, meeting at the Weitz Center atrium at 9am on April 11, 13, 15, 18 and 20. She will lead another walk on April 23 at 12pm. On April 11, she will also give a talk at St. Olaf’s Dittmann Center 305 at 7pm.

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Cecilia Cornejo, visiting assistant professor of cinema and media studies at Carleton, will give a talk, Wanderer, there is no path. The path is made by walking, on April 27 on the centrality of walking in artistic practice. Urban geographer Bill Lindeke (streets.mn) will speak at noon on April 30 on When in Roam: Sidewalks, Space and Perception in Northfield, followed by a guided walk of Northfield’s sidewalks. On May 2, Mark Heiman, of Carleton’s web services group, will lead a labyrinth walking meditation, an ancient form of spiritual pilgrimage, at 5pm at Carleton’s Skinner Memorial Chapel.

Carleton Librarian Emeritus Sam Demas (hut2hut.info) will offer international views on the joys and environmental impacts of walking and differing modes of shelter in his talk, Gimme Shelter! Care and Feeding of Long Distance Walkers, at 4:30pm on May 5 at Weitz Cinema.

Artist David Lefkowitz will put on a dog costume on May 7 and let his alter ego, Rover Self, conduct three afternoon performance walks, “Self” Guided Canine Tours of Territory Sector 6, called Off-Leash. Thus, a dog will be taking people for walks. Lefkowitz told me that he will be “wandering around the neighborhood,” experiencing space as his own beagle mix dog might, not with property boundaries but territories.

Does that mean Rover Self might chase squirrels up trees and sniff around garbage cans? When I asked him that question, Lefkowitz laughed and said he might, because “I want that to be an authentic experience, as authentic as something as artificial as that can be.” He will not be bringing his dog on these walks and asks that you not bring yours.

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Gene Finger Remembers 300-Mile Walk to Fargo in 1980 Gene Finger’s feet took him 300 miles to the Sertoma convention in Fargo as a fund-raiser in the spring of 1980 when he was about to turn 50. I interviewed Finger not long after the Feb. 19 opening of Andy Sturdevant’s Via Northfield at St. Olaf’s Flaten Art Museum in which Finger’s feat is acknowledged.

Finger told me that his April 12-24 walk was inspired by the death of John Johnson, his business partner and the one who had introduced him to Sertoma, whose national mission is to aid hearing loss. In 1976, Johnson had been hit by a truck while at a convention in Lancaster, Pa., and as a memorial to him, Finger decided to ask for pledges per mile for his proposed walk. Pledges ranged from ten cents to $5 a mile.

Finger, who said he was not normally athletic, thought he was ready after practice walks of five to seven miles a day and one of 17 miles.

Finger said his banker told him “this was the absolute most foolish thing that he had ever heard of,” but Finger’s doctor said he could walk as far as he wanted to – but he should not run, because of his bad back.

Finger headed north on Cedar Avenue, stopping for lunch at a restaurant in Apple Valley.

Finger told me he promptly drank three glasses of ice water. Then, he “took one bite of the meal and passed out.” He came to rapidly, but thought, “What a way to start!” After that, he would order water and orange juice with no ice at his stops.

A Sertoman from Minneapolis had donated a support vehicle (driven by others who traded off) in which Finger could spend the night along the way. Finger made it to Bloomington that first day, then walked across Minneapolis to Anoka. Finger said that when he came to the first cross street in Anoka, he could not lift his leg onto a curb “because it was locked into a certain cadence. I had to reach down, grab my trousers and pull my leg up.”

Finger said the worst couple days of walking for him happened after he left Ashby and headed to Fergus Falls on a day the temperature hit 101 degrees. When a reporter came out on his route to talk to him, Finger found he could not make a sound until he recuperated Gene Finger 1986 and today at a truck stop. The next day, despite a drop of 40 degrees in temperature, he walked into a According to a Northfield News account from April 17, 1980, strong wind, which wore him out so that “I would have to Finger’s walk “started with a bang” at 7am on April 12, with stop every couple three miles and just lay down in the ditch a send-off “compliments of Wayne Eddy’s six-shooting.” and rest.” Finger said he would walk four mph in the mornSigns urged him on: “Our hearts are with you, but we’re ing and slow up in afternoon. Then he had to establish goals: leaving our feet behind” and “Good Luck Gene. We’re make it to that hill up ahead, then from one telephone pole behind you all the way.” to another, then to the next crack in the road. “By making small goals, I was able to complete the larger one for the day.” Finger often walked 25 miles a day, which he now thinks was too ambitious. Once he even went a half-mile out of his way when he saw a sign for a café that specialized in pies. He had a slice of sour cream raisin, “my favorite.”

Upon Finger’s arrival in Fargo, the Sertomans took him out to a Mexican restaurant for lunch and he remembers there were pitchers of margaritas to celebrate. That night he got an ovation at the convention and the Sertoma Foundation ended up with a check for more than $20,000.

Was there any one thought that had kept him going? Yes, Finger told me. For many miles he “mulled over” the idea that “no matter what happens today, the sun is going to come up tomorrow morning.”

Cartoon from campaign newsletter promoting Gene Finger’s successful 1986 bid to be the Great Plains Region International Director of Sertoma.

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On May 8, there will be a guided walk on the geology of the Carleton Arboretum led by Carleton senior Forrest Williams (gather at 1pm at Lower Arb entrance on Hwy 3) and a Buddhist Walking Meditation led by Prof. Roger Jackson at 5pm at Skinner Chapel. On May 9, at 7pm in the Weitz Center, the Carleton Film Society presents Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago, the award-winning 2013 documentary following six people walking in Spain.

May 10 features Roundtable: Pilgrims and Pilgrimages, a discussion with visiting scholars Prof. Katherine Beebe of the Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Prof. Nanette Hanks of the Univ. of Minn. and visiting walking artist-in-residence Phil Smith at 12pm at Leighton Hall. Smith is the leading English writer on and practitioner of walking art. On May 11, there is a dance performance called Walk the Weitz where dancers and viewers will “walk” not just the floors but walls, ceilings, everywhere starting at 7pm at the Weitz Center for Creativity.

Jane Shockley, senior lecturer in dance at Carleton, will guide this “somatic walking experience.” Phil Smith will talk on The Rough Arts of Contemporary Walking, the autobiographical account of his pedestrian journeys, on May 12 and on Walking Beyond Romantic Fusion: Differences in Exploratory Walk-

ing on May 17, both at 4:30pm at Weitz Cinema. An off-trail exploration in the Arboretum will be led by Nancy Braker, Arb director, on May 18 (meet at 6:30pm at the Arb kisok in front of the Recreation Center).

Carleton professor Linda Rossi and St. Olaf professor Meg Ojala are sharing an assignment in their photography courses.

Their students will be walking with a naturalist through Caron Park, a remnant of the Big Woods, and will work together doing the shooting, critiques and printing of photos to create a joint exhibition of visual arts, which opens at the Weitz Center on May 12.

On May 21, shedding his dog costume, David Lefkowitz will present Amble: Peripatetic Gallery Wandering. This is his “gallery on wheels” that he developed as a project at the 2013 Northern Spark Festival in St. Paul. Look for him to be pushing his “fully operational non-commercial art space” all day, all over town.

Please check the WALK! website for updated times and places of the events at http://apps.carleton.edu/arts/walk/events/ And remember, in the words of Steven Wright, “Everywhere is walking distance if you have time.”

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507/364-5933 or 507/364-8110 • artsandheritagecenter.org 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.

Summer Camps – Registration is open for half-day, one- or two-week camps in all the arts, June-August. Painting, drawing, sculpture welding, musical theatre, robotics, pottery wheel, Day of the Dead, multimedia, improv, clay handbuilding and more. $148$268, ages 3 through high school. Register online or call to register or request a brochure.

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 LittleBigRead – Thu, 4-5pm The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield

507/663-0400 • 421 Division St. S. • thehideawaynorthfield.com Art and Wine Night – first Tues, 6:30pm – $26 for all painting supplies and instruction. Come early for food and drink, not included. Reserve your spot at 507/664-0400.

Science Fiction Book Group – Mar. 28, 7-9pm – No charge, new members always welcome.

HotSpot Music, Northfield • 801 Division St. S hotspotmusic.org Music lessons, studio space, classes, jams, events.

Just Food Co-op, Northfield • 516 Water St. S. • 507/650-0106 justfood.coop Knitting Night – Mon, 7-9pm – Knit, chat, share ideas and get help. 507/645-6331 for more info.

Lakeville Area Arts Center • 20965 Holyoke Ave. • 952/985-4640 Find art-related classes at lakevilleareaartscenter.com Northfield Arts Guild • 507/645-8877 • 304 Division St. The Arts Guild has a little something for everyone – all ages, all abilities, all levels. Get messy in a clay class or refine your movement in a dance class, plus lots more. Register online or stop by to register at the Northfield Arts Guild. Classes are available for youth, adults, homeschoolers and those with special needs.

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center

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.

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nfld.k12.mn.us, follow the Community Services link ECFE (Early Childhood & Family Education) New Family Welcome Tour – Whether you are new to town or new to ECFE, you’re invited to see the classrooms, meet other people and be introduced to ECFE staff. Your young children are welcome to accompany you and together you will discover what the program is all about. Call Sara Line at 507/664-3754 to set up a free tour.

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.

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.

“All About Function” S.C. Rolf Workshop – Apr. 2, 9am-4pm – This workshop is all about functional pots and the beauty they bring to the table and one’s life. S.C. Rolf will discuss his life and work as a studio potter making one-of-a-kind functional pots.

He will demonstrate beginning and advanced wheel-throwing techniques used in making his own work. The workshop will also include discussion about various attributes of great pots and how one finds one’s artistic voice in their own work. Bring questions and issues you encounter for discussion and interactive problem solving. A slide presentation of Rolf’s work will be shown. Lunch will be provided. $49 members, $63 nonmembers. Register at 507/332-7372 ext. 1 or info@paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Rice County Historical Society, Faribault

1814 2nd Ave. NW • 507/332-2121 • rchistory.org Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable – third Thu, 7-9pm River Bend Nature Center, Faribault • 1000 Rustad Rd. 507/332-7151 • rbnc.org Homeschool Program: Kitchen Chemistry Science Experiments – Mar. 28, 2-3:30pm – Open to homeschoolers K-6. $8. Pre-registration required.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield • 503 Division St. S 507/645-6691 • ruebnstein.com Canvas & Cocktails – third Thu, 6-8pm – $30/person. Spend 2 hours painting your own masterpiece at the Rueb.

Steele County History Center • 507/451-1420 steelehistorymuseum.org History Detectives – first Thu, 9am – For pre-school age children.

Each month will explore a different topic like the legends and lore of Minnesota, what it was like to be a child during WWII, early transportation and more.

Time Travelers – first Thu, 6:30pm – For children grades K-6.

Each month will explore a different topic and engage in storytelling, activities and more for the children to learn from.

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Knecht’s Nurseries & Landscaping..................55, 56 Kuhlman Auction Service.........14 KYMN Radio ���������������������������53 L&M Bar and Grill �������������������38 Lakeville Area Arts Center..........5 Left Field.....................................3 Maria’s Catering and Taco Hut Concessions............................33 Merlin Players............................ B Minnesota Hardwood Floor Renewal..........................9 Mr. JST....................................... B Northfield Arts Guild.................18 Northfield Construction.............10 Northfield Dance Academy.......29 Northfield Eagles Club..............26 Northfield Historical Society.....30 Northfield Hospitals & Clinics.................. inside front Northfield Hospitals Auxiliary Book Fair.........banner Northfield Liquor Store ������������38 Northfield Olive Oils & Vinegars �����������������������������42 Northfield Public Library..........35

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