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Lakeville Area Arts Center

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

Northfield Arts Guild

Ames Center

12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville • ames-center.com 952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pm Spotlight Showcase – through Apr. 29 Lisa Anderson: Committed – May 13-June 14 (closed May 14-16)

Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery

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

304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, visit website for weekend hours. The Archer House Gallery is open all day, year round.

Main Gallery: Tim Lloyd with Mark Horst – through May 16 – Precious metal sculpture and paintings.

Northfield High School Honors Art: Beyond the Fridge – May 20June 13. Artists’ Reception: May 22, 7-9pm.

The Archer House and Up Galleries: A+ Art Club exhibit – May 5-June 23.

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 14th Poet-Artist Collaboration – through May 9 – Poetry and the art it inspired.

Kat Corrigan and Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson – May 11-June 20 – paintings. Reception: May 22, 6:30-7:45pm.

Flaten Art Museum

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2-5pm Senior Show – through May 24 – Reception: May 3, 1-3pm.

Commencement reception: May 24, 10:30am-12:30pm.

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Tom Brosseau

1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Fiber Art by Northfield artist Jill Ewald – through May 31.

Northfield Historical Society

408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pm 40 for 40 – through mid June – The Historical Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary with this selection of unique, surprising, ordinary and iconic objects, donated over the years.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org

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Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed Mondays Steele County Exhibition – May 3-30 Allina Hospital Owatonna – Sharon Drager photos, Ernest Gillma drawings, Mary Mittlestadt textiles, Karen Peters prints, Jean Zamboni prints and FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.

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321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372 Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm • Su/M closed Exhibit dates: through May 5

Carlander Family Gallery & Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Paradise: A Great Place to Hang Your Hat – a juried

HAT themed exhibit.

Exhibit dates: May 5-June 23 Carlander Family Gallery: Melting Point: Karen Peters and Justin Peters Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Daniel Ruf Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Samantha Paquette Gallery Opening & Artist Reception: May 8, 5-7pm Paradise Center Healing Arts G ­ allery at District One Hospital

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Theater Oliver!

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May 1-2, F/Sa 7:30pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater Directed by Rachel Haider, this entertaining musical favorite will delight the entire family. Charles Dickens’ beloved hero, Oliver Twist, becomes entangled with a variety of quirky and sometimes nasty characters in Victorian London. But when his true identity is discovered, Oliver finds promise, love and family. The enchanting score includes such classic songs as Consider Yourself, Where is Love? and Food, Glorious Food. Tickets: $18 adults, $13 students and seniors, available at the box office one hour prior to curtain or at 507/645-8877.

Oliver!

May 1-3, 8-10, F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Lakeville Area Arts Center Join Oliver, the Artful Dodger, Fagin and his crew in this electrifying song and dance show. Tickets: $13 available at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or 952/985-4640.

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May 7-10, Th-Sa 7:30pm, Sa-Su 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville Mom! celebrates the twists and turns, delights and dilemmas, rewards and regrets of parenting. From trying to reason with a toddler having a tantrum to panicking at the prospect of a parent-teacher conference; from staving off unwanted childrearing advice to struggling to accept the choices of grown children; from trying to rekindle marital passion to trying to shield kids from the heartbreak of divorce. This musical celebrates the humor and the terror of parenting. Tickets: $22, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

As You Like It

May 7-9, Th-Sa 7:30pm Northfield High School One of the great romantic comedies written

by William Shakespeare. This play features some of Shakespeare’s most endearing characters, including the bold Rosalind and the melancholy Jaques. Each character springs to life through the beautiful poetry of the script and themes about life, love, and death are woven throughout the play. New friends are made, fresh love is discovered and families are reunited. Tickets available

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at the Activities Office or at the door. $6 adults, $4 students.

Narnia: The Ballet

May 8-10, F/Sa 7pm, Sa-Su 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota is excited to present the world premiere of its newest original full-length production, based on C.S. Lewis’ classic book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Created in the tradition of the classic story ballets, Narnia: The Ballet features an original story adaptation, musical compilation, stage designs, sets, lighting, costumes and choreography. Full of magic, imagination, hope and redemption. Tickets: $18-$34, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Songs & Scenes: A Celebration of 20 Years of The Merlin Players

May 16, 7:30pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault A fun-filled evening of scenes and songs from past Merlin shows, reuniting many alumni and present performers. Get your tickets early – the 15-year anniversary show sold out. Tickets: $15 members, $20 nonmembers, $10 kids 12 and under available at the box office or 507/332-7372, TuesdaySaturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.

Ole’s Last Bow: A Musical Tribute to Scandinavian-American Vaudeville

May 16, 7:30pm Lakeville Area Arts Center In the Winter of 1959, Ole Ivarsson – a former Swedish vaudeville star – faints outside a seedy burlesque house that was once a popular immigrant theatre. While unconscious, he dreams he is back onstage, leading his old troupe through their repertoire of corny yokes, popular songs and comic routines. But backstage, darker dramas are unfolding, as romance, hard times and treachery threaten to break the company apart. Will this finally be Ole’s “last bow?” Can he come to terms with the ghosts of his past? Does the nice Swedish boy win the girl in the end? Uff-da, we can’t wait to find out. Tickets: $18, available at 952/985-4640.

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Concert Series and Events May 8 & 9 8pm Christopher Light Concerts: Polygraph Lounge •

Friday, May 15 • 8pm Symphony Band Concert Saturday, May 16 • 8pm Faculty/Guest Artist Recital Martha Jamsa and Friends

Friday, May 22 • 8pm Choral Concert

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HAPPE N I NG S

The last days of April…

MONDAYS: Bingo • 7pm

FRIDAYS: Family Movie Night 5 and 7:30pm

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Bar Bingo • 7pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Carbone’s, Northfield

HideAway, Northfield 5pm family movie, 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn.

Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

TUESDAYS: Texas Hold ’em • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas

Dawn’s Corner Bar, Dundas WEDNESDAYS: Brick Oven Pizza • 4-8:30pm

Texas Holdem Tourney 8pm

Red Barn Farm, Northfield BYO beverage, plate, chair/ blanket. Live music May 20, 27.

Northfield VFW

CowQuiz • 7:30pm

SATURDAYS: Bar Bingo • 3pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Free. Pub prizes. Teams of up to four.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

Contented Cow, Northfield DJ Terry VanDeWalker.

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

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STADIUM ROCK WITH THE FABULOUS ARMADILLOS May 2 - Zumbrota JIVIN’ IVAN AND THE KINGS OF SWING May 2 - Faribault GYPSY JAZZ May 7, 20, 21 - Northfield NORAH LONG & THE IMAGINATORS: ADVENTURES IN CHILDLAND May 8, 9 - Faribault RUMOURS & DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF FLEETWOOD MAC May 15 - Lakeville

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Northfield Ice Arena The first of a five-day sale. Thousands of good books at bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Hospital Cancer Infusion Center.

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.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Northfield Ice Arena The second of a five-day sale. See April 28.

Free Jukebox Sat Night Froggy Bottoms, Northfield SUNDAYS: Quiz Night • 8pm

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

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

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Corner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 9am-9pm

Northfield Ice Arena The third of a five-day sale. See April 28.

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction • 5-8pm

Eagles Club, Northfield Tickets: $8, available at KYMN Radio, Rob Martin Insurance and at the door. The auction benefits Save the Depot.

Poetry Reading: Margaret Hasse • 7pm

Content Books, Northfield To celebrate National Poetry Month, Hasse, author of four books of poetry, will read poems. Bring a poem to share – your own or someone else’s.

Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30pm

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Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Fair • 5-9pm

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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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THURSDAYS: Commanders Coffee • 10am

GYPSY JAZZ: STEPHANE WREMBEL May 20, 21 - Northfield

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Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield A spring celebration of dance created by faculty, students and guest artists. Tickets: $8, available at 507/786-8987, at the box office and at stolaf.edu.

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Tavern Lounge, Northfield A singer, guitar slinger and purveyor of quirky indie acoustic folk pop from Minneapolis. More at jwschuller.bandcamp.com Percussion Ensemble • 8:15pm

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FRIDAY, MAY 1

Rogue Valley Performance with Arcadia Students • 7:30pm

May Day Tea • 4-6pm

Owatonna Arts Center Celebrate May Day with a grand “Downton Abbey” style tea. Enjoy a cup of tea and savor finger sandwiches and sweets. Tickets: $8, available at the Arts Center.

Kyle Fletcher • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls With a passion for the voice of the delta, Kyle Fletcher brings a soulful sound to the Midwest. As he digs deep into the blues at a young age, you can hear the run off of Memphis and the big easy flow out through this young man’s powerful voice and tasteful guitar. More atkylefletchermusic.com.

Mark Ross • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Mark Ross has been involved in the Twin Cities music scene since 1993. As a singer and songwriter, Ross’ original style of country, rock and Americana folk has influences of Bon Jovi, Matchbox Twenty, America, Wallflowers, Jimmy Buffet, Ryan Adams and Gin Blossoms, to name a few. His show includes a blend of upbeat covers of many genres.

Viking Chorus and Guest Artists Cantus • 7pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus is committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Rehearsing and performing without a conductor or music director, the nine members of Cantus are renowned for adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including work commissioned specifically for the group.

Arcadia Charter School, Northfield Rogue Valley and lead singer/ songwriter Chris Koza are an internationally­recognized band who have released a total of nine albums and EPs over the past several years.

They perform regularly at top Twin Cities’ venues (First Avenue, The Fitzgerald Theater) and festivals (Basilica Block Party, MN State Fair) and have extensively toured the U.S. Koza’s compositions have been featured on television and, most recently, Rogue Valley’s song, The Wolves and the Ravens, was featured in Twentieth Century Fox’s feature film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller. ​ Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield A spring celebration of dance created by faculty, students and guest artists. Tickets: $8, available at 507/786-8987, at the box office and at stolaf.edu.

Wendy Smith • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Smith (vocals, guitars, accordion) is one of Northfield’s coolest female rockers, best known fronting local faves, The Zillionaires. An evening of original tunes and classic covers from a wide swath of musical styles. Maybe even a special guest or two. More at thezillionaires.com.

A Girl’s Journey • 8pm-midnight

Owatonna American Legion Concert: Jazz I • 8:15pm

Mark Mraz • 7-10pm

Prairie Pond Winery, New Prague

Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf, Northfield Dave Hagedorn, conductor.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Michelle Drevlow • 8:30pm

Pub 31, Faribault A multi-talented pianist and unique vocalist from NYA performing a variety of songs ranging from blues, folk, pop and classic country.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Storyhill Hiatus Tour • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Audiences can expect infectious melodies, smart story songs and heartbreaking harmonies brought together in one perfect package.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Tim Howe • 9pm

Storyhill Hiatus

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

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Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield Silky vocals, melodic lines and acoustic guitar. Howe’s been compared to Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, Bruno Mars, John Mayer and Howie Day. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. Andy Tackett • 9pm-midnight

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Sixth Annual Big Hats & Big Hearts Auction for the Arts and Kentucky Derby Party • 4pm

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville Hitfaced • 10:15pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault SATURDAY, MAY 2

Gluten-Free Fun Fair • 10am-1pm

Just Food Co-op, Northfield Enjoy samples of many different gluten-free products.

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

Content Books, Northfield All day party featuring live music, treats, giveaways, exclusive limited-edition Bookstore Day merchandise, kids’ story time and more. More at contentbookstore.com.

Kickoff to Bike Month • 12-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls May is National Bike month. Cannon River Winery is celebrating by offering Cannon Valley Trail pass holders $1 off of a glass of wine when they visit during the first Saturday in May. Hop on your bike, take a ride down the trail and stop into the Winery for refreshments afterward.

Relativity • 1-4pm

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

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault An afternoon of food, fashion, friends and fun and help raise the ever needed funding for future arts & education programming at Paradise Center. Take part in silent and live auctions and watch the greatest two minutes in sports. Enjoy all the festivities of the Kentucky Derby. Tickets: $17 members, $22 non-members. Reservations at 507/332-7372.

Jon Manners • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield The dean of the Southern Minnesota music scene, Jon Manners’ sound is unmistakable. Combining the bounce of funk, the passion of soul, the thoughtfulness of jazz, the storytelling of folk and the joy of rock and roll, Manners is the very model of a great folk troubadour.

Spontaneous Productions • 7:30pm

Owatonna Arts Center An evening of improvisational comedy. Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members.

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

Signature Bar and Grill, Faribault Classic acoustic swing with hot licks, stellar vocals and dancing.

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Oliver!

May 1-2, 8-9 – 7:30pm May 3 & 10 – 2pm Join Oliver, the Artful Dodger, Fagan and his crew in this electrifying song and dance show! Tickets: $13

Rumours and Dreams The Music of Fleetwood

Sunday, May 17 – 2pm First-rate repertoire ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to Spanish; Latin American and Romantic to present day.

Tickets: $15, $12 senior/student Mac

Friday, May 15 – 7:30pm Featuring classic hits like Rhiannon, The Chain, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, Landslide, and Gypsy. Tickets: $27

Tickets: www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville

May 2015

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Stadium Rock with the Fabulous Armadillos • 7:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota The Fabulous Armadillos turn the amps up loud to perform music by Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Queen and more in Stadium Rock.

Hear Bohemian Rhapsody in its entirety with no recorded tracks.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Pub 31, Faribault Lisa Rowland and Bronson Bergeson combine their broad musical tastes that feature Rowland’s soulful vocals and Bergeson’s guitar, which delivers a clearly authentic sound. Good, honest American music often compared to artists such as Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.

Stagecoach • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Skitzo Fonik • 9pm

Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

Marty Anderson • 9-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Acoustic, electric, classic rock and country alternative with a song list that spans the decades: Dylan, Young, Springsteen, Wilco, Beatles, Hiatt, Ryan Adams and Steve Earle.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30pm

Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, Northfield A spring celebration of dance created by faculty, students and guest artists. Tickets: $8, available at 507/786-8987, at the box office and at stolaf.edu.

Becky Kapell & Wilkinson James • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Becky Kapell is an acclaimed original folk and Americana singer/songwriter. Wilkinson James (Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber) perform a unique brand of folk and honkytonk. More at missbeckykapell.com and reverbnation/wilkinsonjames

Pop Rocks • 10:15pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault The ultimate dance party rock show.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Flaten Art Museum Senior Show Reception • 1-3pm

Dittmann Center, St. Olaf, Northfield treVeld • 1-4pm

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Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A group of string musicians producing a rare quality of acoustic music that blends gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots and appeals to all ages.

St. Olaf Handbell Spring Concert • 2pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield Jill Mahr, conductor.

Theater: Oliver! • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Concert: Jazz II and III • 4:30pm

Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf, Northfield Dave Hagedorn, conductor.

Cheryl Wheeler • 7pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Cheryl Wheeler performances are a two-for-one deal: audiences will relish her rich, soul-baring alto voice, and the next moment laugh out loud at her storytelling.

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MONDAY, MAY 4 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.

Faculty/Guest Recital • 8:15pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf College, Northfield Francesca Anderegg (violin) and Brent Funderbaurk (piano).

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TUESDAY, MAY 5 Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Reading & Discussion: David Bosselmann, Barbara Krause • 7pm

Northfield Arts Guild Authors of PENROE: In Another Field Without Time. More than repeated suffering in the face of mortality. More than a touching love story. More than a nature mystic’s journey. This captivating fusion of biography, poetry and memoir demonstrates raw authenticity at its best. Laughter and tears abound. More at penroe.net.

Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pm

Corner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Reynold Philipsek and Gary Schulte • 7-9pm

Eagles Club, Northfield Guitarist Reynold Philipsek returns to Northfield with violinist Gary Schulte for a taste of their Sidewalk Cafe Trio. Join in the jam or just come to listen. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary.

Theater: Mom! A New Musical • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

First Year Project/Openstage • 4pm

Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, Dittmann Center, St. Olaf, Northfield First Year Project dancers perform pieces that have been created by and with faculty during the year. Genres include modern, improvisation, ballet and international. Openstage presents student dance works-in-progress and newly completed dance pieces.

Gallery Opening and Artists Reception: Karen and Justin Peters, Daniel Ruf, Samantha Paquette • 5-7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See exhibits page.

Narnia: The Ballet • 7pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Nigel Egg • 7-10pm

Prairie Pond Winery, New Prague A blues original and 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 songs, a few classics and a very personal collection of soulful American roots music. More at nigelegg.com.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Theater: Mom! A New Musical • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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Nigel Egg • 8pm

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Egg’s repertoire includes original blues songs, a few classics and a very personal collection of soulful American roots music. More at nigelegg.com.

Bad Monkey • 9pm

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World Premiere of Norah Long & the Imaginators: Adventures in Childland • 7:30pm

Christopher Light Lecture Concert: Polygraph Lounge • 8pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Norah Long & the Imaginators lead audiences on a magical interactive adventure of songs, poems and stories from animated movies, children’s classics and children themselves. For kids of all ages, this concert includes sing-along moments, silliness and sentiment that engages young audiences and brings adults back to their childhood. Tickets: $17 members, $22 non-members, $10 students.

Reservations at 507/332-7372. Also May 9 at 2pm.

Concert Hall, Carleton Polygraph Lounge is presenting two concerts and a series of master classes during their residency at Carleton College May 8-9 as part of the Light Lectureship in Music. The Friday evening concert includes a performance of David Lang’s death speaks from guest violinist Hector Valdivia. All events are free. Polygraph Lounge is Mark Stewart (guitarist, cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist), Robert Schwimmer (keyboardist, theremin player, vocalist) and Melissa Fathman (soprano). Also May 9.

Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Mark Allen • 8:30pm

Northfield High School 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.

Pub 31, Faribault Faribault favorite Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Allen’s good time charm and perfect song selection always make for a good time.

Darren Caster/Ladies’ Night Out • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield Live music to compliment Ladies’ Night Out and the finish line of the Odell Pub Crawl. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. 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.

Luke Smith • 8-9:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Singer/songwriter.

Johnny O’Brien • 10pm-12am

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SATURDAY, MAY 9 HealthFinders Community Run/Walk 8am check-in, 9am run

Skoglund Athletic Center, St. Olaf, Northfield The students of St. Olaf ’s Blue Key Honor Society are organizing this 5K and 1 mile run/walk fundraiser for HealthFinders Collaborative. HealthFinders is a non-profit health and wellness clinic that serves underinsured individuals and families from Rice County. Register online at https://fs22.formsite.com/healthfinders5K/form2/index.html.

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Rice County Historical Society Flea Market • 8am-2pm

RCHS Museum of History, Faribault Flea market will be in the front parking lot as well as behind the building, rain or shine. Call the RCHS at 507/332-2121 with questions.

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra 35th Anniversary Gala Concert • 7pm

St. John’s Church Hall, Northfield Dan Kallman’s Fidelitas, a tribute to Northfield’s hero Joseph Lee Heywood, and Chris Forbes’ bassoon concerto, commissioned by the CVRO and featuring Northfield bassoonist Thea Groth. Also May 10 at 3pm in Faribault.

Fringe Pipes • 7-9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Jay Carlson, Elliott Tadanier, Christian Wheeler, and Colin Loynachan.

Theater: As You Like It • 7:30pm

Northfield High School See theater page.

Theater: Oliver! • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Girls’ Day Away • 10am-5pm

Peter Mayer • 7:30pm

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Riddle Brothers • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls With strong ties to their southern heritage, The Riddle Brothers play an eclectic acoustic blend of music styles that’s pure Americana. Their musical roots originate from living in cities nestled along the shores of the Mississippi including Baton Rouge LA, Moline IL and Minneapolis MN. Explore the Outdoors Day • 1-3pm

Way Park, Northfield Friends of Way Park is hosting the third annual Explore the Outdoors Day. Besides the playground, the ball diamond and plenty of space for frisbee and tag, there will be kite-making, yard games (like bocce ball and badminton), a green energy demo by the Science Alliance of St. Olaf, a visit from Booker, sidewalk art, music, lemonade and more.

World Premiere of Norah Long & the Imaginators: Adventures in Childland • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See May 8 description.

Narnia: The Ballet • 2 and 7pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Theater: Mom! A New Musical • 2 and 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

St. Olaf Gospel Choir • 3:30pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield The “Live from Boe Chapel: Volume II” concert will feature traditional and contemporary gospel music, anthems and hymns.

Brian Peterson • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Ashes For April • 5-8pm

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).

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Peter Mayer

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota With breathtaking guitar work and intelligent lyrics to match, Peter Mayer delivers richly layered songs about interconnectedness and the human journey.

411 Concert Series: Tom Brosseau with Daniel Groll • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater Brosseau is a musical storyteller and guitarist. Groll fronts the popular Northfield band Counterfactuals. Tickets: $20 call 507/645-8877.

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Christopher Light Lecture Concert: Polygraph Lounge • 8pm

Theater: Mom! A New Musical • 2pm

Joe Fahey & The Bottom 40 • 8pm

Theater: Oliver! • 2pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

Concert Hall, Carleton See May 8 description.

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Joe Fahey has been a favorite on the Twin Cities blues and folk-rock scene for decades. More at joefaheymusic.com.

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra 35th Anniversary Gala Concert • 3pm

CPR • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville

Joe Fahey

Merino Wool • 9:30-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield SUNDAY, MAY 10

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault Dan Kallman’s Fidelitas, a tribute to Northfield’s hero Joseph Lee Heywood, and Chris Forbes’ bassoon concerto, commissioned by the CVRO and featuring Northfield bassoonist Thea Groth. Also May 9 at 7pm in Northfield.

St. Olaf Orchestra with Senior Soloists • 3:30pm

Mother’s Day Brunch • 8am-1pm

Northfield VFW All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. $10 adults, $5 children 5 and under.

Robert Meany • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls An award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist from Bloomington. Meany is best known as the singer/keyboardist for the poprock group Terramara. He is also a versatile solo artist performing both original and popular songs in the styles of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Harry Connick Jr. More at robmeany.com.

Narnia: The Ballet • 2pm

Boe Chapel, St. Olaf, Northfield Steven Amundson, conductor.

MONDAY, MAY 11

Truck and Tractor Night • 6:15-7:30pm

Northfield Community Resource Center Parking Lot An event where big and little people alike can enjoy exploring vehicles and heavy equipment like fire trucks, police cars, tractors, a race car and more. The event will be rescheduled to May 14 if there is inclement weather. 507/664-3750 for more info, register online at nfld.k12.mn.us (follow the Community Services link).

Content Book Club • 7pm

Content Books, Northfield Discussing Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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Saturday, May 9 • 7:00pm

Sunday, May 10 • 3:00pm

St. John’s Hall, Northfield

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Presents

35th Anniversary Gala Concert Overture to Magic Flute by Mozart Fidelitas by Daniel Kallman Tribute to Joseph Lee Heywood Narrator, Pastor Bruce Benson

Ballade by Chrisopher Forbes with bassoon soloist Thea Groth

Grand March from Aida by Verdi with grand reunion orchestra

Highlights from Les Miserables

with vocalists Bob & Ann Gregory-Bjorklund

Elsa’s Procession from Lohengrin by Wagner with grand reunion orchestra

Advanced Ticket Reservations Recommended. Suggested donation: $15 ($10 students/children) For more information and reserved ticketing, go to www.cvrorchestra.org or call 507-645-8877

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Paul Niemisto

Thea Groth

Christopher Forbes

Daniel Kallman

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HAPPENINGS Monday, May 11, continued 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, MAY 12 Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 A Spring Quodlibet • 7pm

Ames Center, Burnsville Featuring members of the Dakota Valley Symphony Chorus.

Songs from Gershwin’s The Man I Love to Eric Whitacre’s The Seal Lullabye, Moses Hogan’s Battle of Jericho, Jonathan Quick’s Loch Lomond, Rossini’s Duet for Two Cats, That’s A-Plenty, bluegrass/ folk songs, musical theater, country classics, barbershop quartets and more. Solos, duets, quartets and full chorus. Quodlibet means “anything goes” in Latin, and that is what this concert celebrates.

Tickets: $20, $15, $5 general admission available at the Ames Center box office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Piano Tour Home Concert • 7pm

Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield St. Olaf student pianists returning from tour will deliver a home concert.

Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pm

Mary Cutrufello • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Mary Cutrufello is hailed as a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots rocker and a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticutraised and Yale-educated, she’s made records showcasing all facets of her identity as her musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota. More at marycutrufello.com FRIDAY, MAY 15 Goods for Good: The Great Northfield Rummage Raid for Charity

Northfield The second of a three-day city-wide garage sale for charity. See May 14 description.

Three Links Huge Rummage Sale • 8am-5pm

Three Links Friendship Lodge, Northfield Part of the Goods for Good Fundraiser. Morning caramel rolls and coffee. Afternoon lunch. Proceeds fund special events for residents.

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Carey Langer • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Lonsdale’s Carey Langer draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present a great evening of all your favorites, covering six decades and seven musical genres, from The Everly Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Eat World and more.

Tom Vale of Bill Haley’s Comets • 6pm

Corner Room, 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.

Kato Ballroom, Mankato Join Vale, saxophonist of the late Bill Haley’s Comets, Denny and the DC Drifters as well as Dee Jay and the Runaways for a night of dance music from the ’50s and ’60s. Tickets: advance $17, at the door $20. More at katoballroom.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Maddie Hargis & Cassandra Crandell • 7-9pm

Goods for Good: The Great Northfield Rummage Raid for Charity

Jack Winders • 7-10pm

Northfield The first of a three-day city-wide garage sale for charity. Dozens of sale sites, including many large school and church sales. Most sites are indoors, so rain or shine. May 14-16. Locations map at northfieldshares.org.

Happier Hour • 7pm

Content Books, Northfield Drop in with the kids and let them enjoy story time while you browse and relax with a glass of wine.

Taste of Lakeville • 5-9pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center Sample food from more than 35 restaurants and caterers of the Lakeville area. Wine and beer available for sampling as well. Silent and live auctions will be held and organic and local food/beverage will be offered. More at ci.lakeville.mn.us.

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Prairie Pond Winery, New Prague Rumours and Dreams: The Music of Fleetwood Mac • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center With a band made up of some of the Midwest’s finest talent including Pamela McNeill, Mary Jane Alm, Jeff Engholm on vocals and a host of A-list musicians, Rumours and Dreams will take you on a journey that walks through one of the richest song books in rock and roll history. Featuring classic hits like Rhiannon, The Chain, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, Landslide, and Gypsy, this is the concert event that will have everyone on their feet. Tickets: $27 advance, $30 at the door.

Doug Otto • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Doug Otto plays a blend of old American music styles, heavily influenced by delta blues and classic country songs. His covers range from folk to Hendrix as well as originals. More at dougottoandthegetaways.com.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, May 15, continued Symphony Band Concert • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton The Symphony Band spring concert features graduating seniors performing concertos on their respective instruments. Featured performers will be Will Sturman (oboe), Edward Malnar (bass clarinet), Kaitlyn Cook (trumpet), Leah Cole (euphonium) and Charlie Bloom (tuba). Directed by Ronald Rodman.

Drive South • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield An acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of Americana music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Mark Juenemann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings’ backgrounds are rooted in stage, songwriting and recording. They present narrative songs and ballads, spinning tales with wit and charm. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. Uncle Chunk • 9:30pm-close

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

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Northfield Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale • 8am-noon

Bridge Square, Northfield Sun and shade annuals and perennials. Delicious baked treats.

Martial Arts Festival • 10am-12pm

Northfield Middle School Gymnasium Five main disciplines will be displayed: Kyudo, Karate, Tai chi ch’uan, Tae Kwon Do and Gumdo. 25-minute demonstrations will highlight the differences. Visit information booths and enjoy live music. 507/664-3649 for more info.

Andrew Walesch • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.”

A great variety of classics and originals.

Northfield Arts Guild Spring Dance Concert • 3pm

Northfield High School Featuring dances from all classes including Creative Ballet, Ballet, Modern, Tap and Mexican Folklórico. Tickets: $10, children 5 and under free, available at the door or at the Northfield Arts Guild office. 507/645-8877 or northfieldartsguild.org for more info.

Optimum Trajectory • 7-9pm

Goods for Good: The Great Northfield Rummage Raid for Charity

Northfield The third of a three-day city-wide garage sale for charity. See May 14 description.

Three Links Huge Rummage Sale • 8am-5pm

Three Links Friendship Lodge, Northfield See May 15 description.

TEST DRIVE A NEW CAR at Dokmo Ford Chrysler in Northfield!

Saturday, May 2 10am-2pm

For every test drive the PEHS shelter will receive $20 (per household). No pressure, no obligation, just drive a new car around the block and we raise money for the animals!

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.

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HISTORY HOUND WALK Saturday, May 30 • 8:30am-noon Leaving from Central Park We combined our Walk for the Animals with a history tour from the Northfield Historical Society to create The History Hound Walk! Bring your pet along (not required) for a walking tour of historic East Side Northfield homes and help support two great organizations – Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society. All pets must be leashed, friendly and up-to-date on their vaccinations. Group tour leaves Central Park at 9 am, or you may take a map and walk the tour route on your own! (Just make sure you start early enough to end by noon.)

Cost $20 per person, or raise $50 in donations and your registration is free!

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 16, continued Caitlyn Smith • 7pm

Cannon Falls High School Auditorium Special concert event with Cannon Falls’ own Caitlyn Smith. Her songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest stars such as Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Lady Antebellum and Garth Brooks. She’s toured the country with American icon Willie Nelson. Special guest Nashville singer/ songwriter Maggie Chapman. Concert proceeds go to Shepherd’s Center of the Cannon Valley. Tickets: $35 at Shepherd’s Center or online at shepherdscenter.eventbrite.com.

Theater: Songs & Scenes – A Celebration of 20 Years of the Merlin Players • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Copperhead Creek • 8pm-midnight

Owatonna American Legion A Rockin’ country band from the Twin Cities, playing current top 40 country and some old school hits. No cover charge.

Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield A not-to-be-missed, high-energy band that blends blues, rock and bluegrass into a sound that some have called “bluesgrass.” King’s songs tell tales of worn souls traveling through a landscape of sin and redemption. The fourpiece acoustic group delivers delightful tunes with a signature rhythmic swing. Jessica Paxton of KYMN’s All-Wheel Drive gives this gig “Five Stars.” More at reverbnation.com/berniekingtheguiltypleasures.

Come Back When You Grow Up: The Bobby Vee Story • 8pm

Theater: Ole’s Last Bow • 7:30pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Willie Nelson & Family • 8pm

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Faculty/Guest Artist Recital • 8pm

Concert Hall, Carleton Martha Jamsa (flute), Janean Hall (harpsichord), Mark Krusemeyer (recorder), Karen Madsen (cello), Marta Troicki (bassoon)

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota One of the longest-lasting teen idols of the 1960s is brought to life in this oneman show that takes you up the charts, through America and behind the music of Bobby Vee. Justin Ploof of the Throwbacks performs.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 16, continued Drive South • 8:30pm

Pub 31, Faribault This acoustic trio plays all of your favorites from Bruce Springsteen to Elton John to Hank Williams to Alison Krauss. This is a band made up of purebed musicians who bring a great night with them wherever they go.

Autumn Moon • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville Arena • 9pm

Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna

Northfield Troubadours (with guest Hymnus Choir from New Prague) • 3pm

Bethel Lutheran Church The senior men’s chorus will perform traditional American works in the folk tradition as well as spirituals and patriotic songs. Special guest appearance by the Hymnus Choir of New Prague. Free will offering.

Multe • 3:30-5:30pm

Dirty Banks • 9:30-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield The Dirty Banks, out of Minneapolis, started in 2013. Their songs favor distorted guitars, electric pianos, a tight, driving rhythm section and a touch of noise. Their sound swings from dream rock to indie pop, from contemplative to celebratory.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Quinn & Meyer • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Formerly the middle half of Spruce Top Review, Quinn & Meyer perform a wide range of music including folk rock, traditional and contemporary Irish songs, some jazz and pop and eclectica.

Lakeville Coffee Concert Series: Minneapolis Guitar Quartet • 2pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Great traditional Nordic music.

First UCC Sunday Nights: Anna Ash • 5pm

First United Church of Christ, Northfield The church with solar panels that brought you Food Truck Tuesdays has a Sunday evening worship service.

L.A. singer songwriter Anna Ash (annaash.com) is the guest artist. Led by Michael Morris, the Sunday Nights Band will put a smile on your face. Can’t make it to church on Sunday morning? Haven’t been to church in a while? Stop by First at 5. More at firstucc.org.

MONDAY, MAY 18 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center This exceptional ensemble offers a firstrate repertoire ranging from Renaissance to now. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors/students, available at 951/9854640.

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, MAY 19

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra 2-3:30pm

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Brick Oven Pizza & Drive South • 4-8:30pm

Red Barn Farm, Northfield Enjoy live music and brick oven pizza baked to order with toppings from the farm’s chemical free garden and local meats. Bring your own chair/blanket, beverage, plate and napkin. Drive South is an acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of Americana music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Mark Juenemann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings’ backgrounds are rooted in stage, songwriting and recording. They present narrative songs and ballads, spinning tales with wit and charm.

Wine & Canvas • 6-9pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Artists will guide you in this all-materials-supplied event. $35 preregistration required at wineandcanvas.com.

Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series: Stephane Wrembel • 7-9pm

Eagles Club, Northfield The final session of this 2015 series will feature French-born, Brooklyn-based, Stephane Wrembel, known internationally as one of the most daring and virtuosic guitarists of our time. Rolling Stone Magazine has called him “a revelation.” Woody Allen recruited him to score the theme for the smash film Midnight in Paris and he performed the irresistibly catchy original song, Bistro Fada, live during the 2012 Academy Awards. To say that Stephane Wrembel – who learned his craft among the Gypsies at campsites in the French countryside – has already had a remarkable career would be an understatement. This virtuoso guitarist has only just begun to make his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. Don’t miss this opportunity to jam with Mssr. Wrembel, then hear him perform with his band at the grand finale concert May 21 at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.

THURSDAY, MAY 21 Northfield Liquor Store Wine Club • 7-9pm

The Grand Event Center, Northfield Free and open to the public.

Jensen & Bugge • 7-9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Mette Kathrine Jensen & Kristian Bugge play beautiful traditional music from Denmark on fiddle and accordion. They learned their craft from the old masters.

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Ames Center, Burnsville An evening of music and conversation with legendary folk singer/ songwriter Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. It will be a memorable evening of music, camaraderie and “Puff ’s special magic” for everyone, young and old alike. Tickets: $43, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series Grand Finale Concert: Stephane Wrembel • 7:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater This is the culmination of the third annual Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series. This grand finale concert will feature Stephane Wrembel (see May 20 description). In addition to showcasing Wrembel’s mastery of the gypsy jazz tradition, this concert will highlight his latest original release, Dreamers of Dreams. In this new album one can hear the echoes of his influences from Django Reinhardt to Pink Floyd.

Wrembel harmoniously blends all his mastered techniques into one powerful, impressionist masterpiece. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door, available online at marthalarson.com.

Rob Meany • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield An award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist from Bloomington. Meany is best known as the singer/keyboardist for the pop-rock group Terramara. He is also a versatile solo artist performing both original and popular songs in the styles of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Harry Connick Jr. More at robmeany.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22 Andrew Walesch • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.”

A great variety of classics and originals.

Luke Smith • 6-7:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Singer/songwriter.

Andy Tackett • 9pm-midnight

Exhibit Reception: Kat Corrigan and Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson 6:30-7:45pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See exhibits page.

Artists’ Reception: Beyond the Fridge 7-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild See exhibits page.

Mark Allen • 7-10pm

Prairie Pond Winery, New Prague Faribault favorite Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Allen’s good time charm and perfect song selection always make for a really fun night.

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 both his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues.

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The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Terry Lee Goffee does more than play the music or “impersonate” Cash: like an actor in a play, he becomes his character from the moment he walks on stage until the end of the show. Reservations at 507/732-7616.

Choir Concert: Franz Joseph Haydn 8-9:30pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield The Carleton Singers open the program with part songs of Haydn’s later years.

Voices of all the choral ensembles join as the Carleton College Community Choir to sing Haydn’s masterpiece The Creation with voice faculty soloists and a professional orchestra. Lawrence Burnett, conductor.

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Chris Miller • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield Lyrics that will make you cry, a voice that will make you sing and guitar that will make you dance. Throw in a healthy dose of off-the-cuff wit and you’ve got a Chris Miller show. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. Slapshot • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville SATURDAY, MAY 23 BirdFest • 8am-noon

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault Plenty of activities including guided bird hike, banding stations and bird crafts.

Keynote with live birds by the Minnesota Raptor Center at 11am. Open to all ages.

Cost: $15 ($12 per River Bend member).

Pre-registration preferred, but not required.

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17th Annual Rice County Steam & Gas Engines Swap Meet & Flea Market 8am-5pm

Gluten Free Fun Fair Saturday, May 2 from 10 - 1 Enjoy samples of many different gluten free products!

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Rice County Steam & Gas Showgrounds, Northfield Two-day spring show. Food stands, flea market, consignment auction (May 23 at 9am) and tractor pull (May 24). More at ricecountysteamandgas.com.

Tap the Barrel • 12-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls To mark the beginning of another season and enjoy the fruits of last year’s labor – Cannon River Winery is hosting a winemaker’s barrel tasting weekend. Live music

by Andy Tackett 1-4pm. Playing popular cover songs from many genres, Tackett’s performances are sure to hit your nostalgia button. A Three Rivers Wine Trail Event.

Dylanfest • 5-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Luke Smith, Roger Holmes, JW Schuller, Dan Andreason, Marty Anderson and the Goods.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 23, continued Relativity • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield 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. More at relativitytheband.com.

Timothy Howe • 8:30pm

Pub 31, Faribault Howe’s smooth vocals and looping abilities have been compared to artists such as Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw and Bruno Mars.

Changing Times • 9pm

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville SUNDAY, MAY 24 17th Annual Rice County Steam & Gas Swap Meet & Flea Market • 8am-5pm

Rice County Steam & Gas Showgrounds, Northfield See May 23 description.

Commencement Reception: Senior Show 2015 • 10:30am-12:30pm

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

Tap the Barrel • 12-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls See May 23 description. Live music by Joel Kachel 1-4pm, a child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engaging stage presence and lively music.

This high-energy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more.

Chinese Music Ensemble Recital • 4-5:30pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Gao Hong, director.

MONDAY, MAY 25 Memorial Day Service • 9am

Northfield Area Veterans Memorial Park 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, MAY 26 Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

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

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Mark Mraz • 8pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Brick Oven Pizza & Mark Allen • 4-8:30pm

Red Barn Farm, Northfield Enjoy live music and brick oven pizza baked to order with toppings from the farm’s chemical free garden and local meats. Bring your own chair/blanket, beverage, plate and napkin.

Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Allen’s good time charm and perfect song selection always make for a really fun night.

Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pm

Corner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 This Astonishing Close: How the Civil War Actually Ended... in North Carolina • 6:30-7:30pm

Northfield Historical Society A program by Karl Fredrickson.

Old Crow Medicine Show • 7pm

Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Mankato From busking on Doc Watson’s old street corner in Nort Carolina to induction into the Grand Ole Opry, Old Crow Medicine Show has powered an old-time string sound revival with punk rock energy. Special guest The Devil Makes Three. All ages. Tickets $35.

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Tavern Lounge, Northfield Everybody’s favorite piano man tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives. More at mrazbrothers.com.

MayFly Music Festival • 9-11pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield This is the first of a three-day event. Live music from Mark Allen.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Smokin’ in Steele • 11am-midnight

Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna Two days of blues music by Fabulous Love Handles, Rachelle Coba, Dave Lampert and the Motivators, The Swamp Kings, Blue Rooster, the Joanna Connor Band, the Mark Cameron Band, Mike Fugazzi, Ray Fuller & the Blues Rockers, and Bobby Messano. Backyard BBQ competition on Saturday. Also Antique tractors, 5K run, and family bike cruise, and blues-for-kids-harmonica lessons. Tickets $10 in advance or $8 per day at the door. Tickets at Huntington Barber and Tone Music in Owatonna. More info at smokininsteele.com.

MayFly Music Festival • 4-11pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield This is the second of a three-day event.

• Sweet Jazz, 4-6pm Christina Schwietz (vocals), Peter Webb (keyboard), David Miller (drums, flugelhorn, melodica) and Bruce Jensen (bass).

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• Grammar, 6-8pm • Wilkinson James, 8-11pm Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber perform a unique brand of folk and honky-tonk.

Winery Summer Kick-off • 7pm

Prairie Pond Winery, New Prague Live music kicks off with Turpentine Wine.

Billy Johnson • 8pm

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Orchestra Concert • 8-9:30pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Hector Valdivia, director.

Matthew Griswold • 8:30pm

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Pub 31, Faribault Minnesota native and alternativefolk singer, songwriter and amateur musicologist, Matthew Griswold is currently playing more than 200 of his ‘Modern Day Minstrel Shows’ each year.

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

Mark Allen • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield Faribault favorite Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Weatherpermitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. SATURDAY, MAY 30 Smokin’ in Steele • 7am-midnight

Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna See May 29.

History Hound Walk • 8:30am-noon

Central Park, Northfield Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society present this walking tour of historic east side Northfield homes fundraiser. Bring your pet (must be leashed, friendly and up-to-date with vaccinations). Group tour leaves Central Park at 9am, or take a map and walk the route on your own. Cost: $20/person, or raise $50 in donations and registration is free.

Ric Gillman • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls MayFly Music Festival • 4-11pm

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The Contented Cow, Northfield This is the third of a three-day event.

• Thea Ennen & Dave Ja Vue, 4-6pm Thea Ennen is a singer, songwriter, pianist and artist. Dave Ja Vue’s repertoire includes bluegrass, jazz, and original music.

• Joe Fahey & The Bottom 40, 6-8pm Joe Fahey has been a favorite on the Twin Cities blues and folk-rock scene for decades.

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• Why Not, 8-11pm Duo of Ray Coudret and Carey Langer.

Educators by day, rock stars by night, they combine Langer’s encyclopedic knowledge of American pop music from the ’50s through today with Coudret’s edgy vocals and passion for spectacular results. With their tenacious ability to string songs together, they’re often referred to as a “human jukebox.”

Tim Cheesebrow • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Expect folky, memorable melodies, interesting guitar work, thoughtful lyrics and a downto-earth sound that couldn’t have come from anywhere but the heartland of the Midwest. More at cheesebrowmusic.com.

Chad Johnson • 8:30pm

Pub 31, Faribault Rice County country-rocker and leader of the 8th Street Band, Chad Johnson returns to the pub with the perfect combination of cover songs with his own twist and his own music.

Drive South • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield An acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of Americana music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Mark Juenemann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings’ backgrounds are rooted in stage, songwriting and recording. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio. Ramblin’ River • 9pm

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

SUNDAY, MAY 31 Leah Tousignant • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Jazz Ensemble Concert • 4:30-6pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Laura Caviani, director.

Russell Franek • 9pm

Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio River Pub, Northfield Northfield native and local favorite Russell Franek, of the Eighth Street Band, is known for his spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style. Weather-permitting show moves to 7pm on the Lily PADio.

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By Susan Hvistendahl

Betty White’s May 1992 Visit to St. Olaf College Revisited On April 26 last month, Betty White received a lifetime achievement award at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The 93-year-old actress has a career which spans more than 70 years. She has now collected seven Emmy Awards, created many memorable roles on TV and film, authored eight books and is known for her work for animal welfare. She has 1.18 million Twitter followers. And she has also helped to make the name “St. Olaf” famous.

visit to St. Olaf very well. I was a little apprehensive as I was afraid they would resent the fact that Rose wasn’t the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but they couldn’t have been warmer and more welcoming. To this day I have my Uff Da cup and shirt.

I remember meeting an exchange student from Germany who told me a story that made me laugh. He said that when he told friends that he was going to go to school in America at St. Olaf College they would say, “Oh – Golden Girls!” He would say no and explain that St. Olaf was a school famous for its magnificent choir! And then they’d say “Oh – we didn’t know the Golden Girls sang!!”

Please give my regards to all on your beautiful campus – and keep up that wonderful singing.

Warmest regards, Betty

On July 20, 2008, I wrote to her in Los Angeles to ask about her May 3-4, 1992, visit to St. Olaf College because I was planning to write a Historic Happenings column about it.

Much to my surprise, Betty White responded immediately with a handwritten note dated July 29 and a picture inscribed to her friends at the Northfield Entertainment Guide. Since we have expanded beyond Northfield with the name The Entertainment Guide and since this May 2015 column marks my 100th Historic Happenings column in the Guide, I decided to adapt my October 2008 column about Betty White with some additional material for this issue, including a postscript. So here is a look back at what happened 23 years ago this month, when Betty White came to Northfield. * * * When I lived in New York and told anyone that my alma mater was St. Olaf, more often than not the response was, “Oh, St. Olaf. Like in The Golden Girls!” Perhaps you, too, have had that experience while traveling. Say the words “St. Olaf” and many outsiders think of the fictional town of St. Olaf, Minnesota, made famous by Betty White as the hometown of the naïve, childlike character, Rose Nylund, that she portrayed in the popular TV series, The Golden Girls.

A very historic happening took place May 3-4, 1992, when Betty White came to the St. Olaf campus. In July of 2008, I wrote to Betty White in Los Angeles, requesting a photograph to use with a story about her visit. She responded in a very short time with a picture dedicated to the Northfield Entertainment Guide and a handwritten letter in which she recounted her memories of that time. Here is the text of that letter: July 29, 2008 Dear Susan, Thanks so much for your nice letter. I remember my

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Betty White joined the St. Olaf Choir for a rendition of Um Ya Ya in the Choir’s annual concert during her May 1992 visit to St. Olaf College. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

Accounts from the St. Olaf alumni magazine of July/August 1992, the Northfield News and Dan Jorgensen (who was then public relations director at St. Olaf) bring back other memories of those two days. Jorgensen picked up White and her assistant in Minneapolis and, as they neared Northfield, they came upon a farm dog sitting on the road. White, fearing the dog would get hit, insisted on stopping the car in order to shepherd the dog into a ditch. She told the dog, “Stay!” and returned to the car.

“There! I feel better!” said White, a well-known dog lover and animal welfare activist. (When Jorgensen looked through the

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rear view mirror, he saw that the dog had already resumed his position on the road.) When they got to the Archer House, White immediately bonded with another dog lover, the hotel’s owner, Dallas Haas.

The visit itself was a whirlwind of activity for the five-time Emmy award-winning actress. White created a flurry of excitement when she showed up at a St. Olaf women’s softball game.

She attended both a rehearsal and the spring concert of the St. Olaf Choir, joining the Choir in singing the college fight song, Um Ya Ya. The next morning, she had breakfast at the Ole Store and a tour of the Northfield Historical Society museum.

Seeing a photo of the outlaw Jesse James, she said, “Look at his eyes. Is it any wonder Fonda played him?”

Jorgensen took her on a driving tour of Northfield and then they returned to the campus for a chapel service. St. Olaf President Melvin George spoke on the topic “Becoming like children…” and concluded his talk by thanking the Rose Nylund character “for reminding all Americans, even as they giggle nervously at some of the things you do, that being open, humble, dependent, and vulnerable like a child is something to be admired, that naïveté is not all bad, and that happy endings are, in fact, what God had in mind all along when he made the world.”

During Betty White’s 1992 visit to Northfield, Myrna Johnson (center) struck up an instant rapport with White due to their mutual support of community theater. Johnson has been a driving force at the Northfield Arts Guild. This picture of White, Johnson and White’s assistant, Gail Clark, was taken after breakfast at the Ole Store. Courtesy Dan Jorgensen

White met with student government leaders, was interviewed on WCAL and was made an honorary member of the drama society, Theta Alpha Phi. She spoke to theater majors about her long and distinguished career, including her famous role

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It is not known exactly how the show happened to use the name St. Olaf for Rose’s quirky hometown. It has been rumored that a Carleton graduate who was a scriptwriter on The Golden Girls introduced it, but Carleton archivist Eric Hillemann has discounted this story. Dan Jorgensen, then public relations director at St. Olaf, got a phone call from the producers prior to the show’s debut in 1985, asking if the college would mind having a character from “St. Olaf, Minnesota” on the show. The character, Rose, would be “ditzy but fun.” Jorgensen thought it could be “to our benefit to be supportive and cooperative,” especially with such a talented person as Betty White portraying Rose, and he saw opportunities here to publicize the college. When anyone would ask about the connection, the college could say that “Rose was just a fictional character from a fictional St. Olaf,” but “the real place has a rich and storied history of its own,” said Jorgensen. So there were no objections. St. Olaf College then sent T-shirts, mugs and other items with the college name on them for use in the television series, which ran from 1985-1992 on NBC. (White continued the role of Rose on a spin-off called The Golden Palace for one more season.)

Betty White provided a flurry of excitement when she attended a St. Olaf women’s softball game on May 3, 1992, during her visit to the campus. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. A “Betty White type” was needed for the role (which she described as someone “icky, sweet, yucky”) and when they couldn’t find anybody “sickening enough,” in White’s words, they gave her the role, which became a recurring part on the last four years of the show. Contrasting the roles of Sue Ann and Rose, White said Sue Ann was this “brassy, sure-of-herself, rotten person, and yet the writers let you peek through once in a while.” Rose, however, was “wholly honest,” and would “believe anything anybody tells her, because it makes logical, good old ‘St. Olaf sense’ to her. If you told Rose, ‘Boy, I could eat a horse,’ she’d call the SPCA.” White told the thespians, “I feel like I’ve been seeing St. Olaf from the inside. It will make a whole difference in my Rose characterization, I can assure you. I won’t be as tentative. I will be surer-footed, because you really understand where Rose is coming from and she really is coming from your values.”

The song goes, “We come from St. Olaf, we sure are the real stuff…” and the same can be said of Betty White: She sure is the real stuff! And we will treasure the picture she inscribed to us here at the Northfield Entertainment Guide. ~~~ Postscript: I sent copies to Betty White of the October 2008 Northfield Entertainment Guide on Oct. 3, thanking her for her contribution to the story. The Office of Advancement and College Relations at St. Olaf asked me to also send her a St. Olaf alumni magazine and several gifts from the college store, including a toy bone with the St. Olaf insignia on it for her dog. On Oct. 21, she wrote back: “What a lovely surprise to receive your package of St. Olaf goodies. Thank you so much.

I appreciate the DVD, the cap, flag, um ya ya tags, cup and knit cap. And my golden, Pontiac, says a big thank you for his bone! I have such happy memories of my visit to your beautiful school and please give everyone my best. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. Warmest, Betty White.”

I had told her in my letter of Oct. 3 that we felt honored to have a special connection to her in Northfield and concluded with words every Ole knows: Fram! Fram! (Forward! Forward!)

That sounds like the motto Betty White lives by every day.

Courtesy Betty White

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The St. Olaf Choir Visits The Golden Girls in 1989 The St. Olaf Choir visited the Hollywood set of The Golden Girls while on its Southwest and west coast tour in January and February of 1989. Dan Jorgensen, who had helped arrange the visit as St. Olaf’s public relations director, said that the Oles took up about half of the 150 seats in the studio, and all were wearing blue shirts with the “St. Olaf” insignia. Later, White was given a St. Olaf sweatshirt by the Choir, along with tapes of the Choir.

after the taping. Entertainment Tonight covered the event, calling it “Life Imitates Art.”

Prior to the show, Betty White and Rue McClanahan (who played Blanche) surprised the audience by coming out and singing the St. Olaf College fight song, Um Ya Ya, which Jorgensen had taught them earlier, at their request.

“Don’t any of you know this song?” White asked, and the St. Olaf Choir joined in.

White said that after hearing those glorious voices, “Rue and I crawled off the stage. It was such fun.”

Bob Hope was a guest star that day and, along with the cast, talked with the Choir

Betty White received a St. Olaf sweatshirt and tapes of the St. Olaf Choir from Choir officers, Kevin Bailey of Northfield and Solveig Nilsen of Iowa City, after the Choir attended a taping of her show, The Golden Girls, prior to their concert in Los Angeles held on Feb. 9, 1989. Photo by Dan

The next day, Mayor Tom Bradley proclaimed February 9, 1989, to be “St. Olaf Choir Day” in Los Angeles. That night, the Choir performed in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Jorgensen told me that White, her assistant Gail Clark, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty of The Golden Girls cast came to the concert: “They created quite a stir when they arrived, but none of them tried to get in the limelight and they joined the rest of the audience in the standing ovation for the Choir at the end of the show.” It was after the concert that White said she would love to come to St. Olaf sometime and, said Jorgensen, “that’s how we got the ball rolling for getting her to the campus.”

Jorgensen, courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

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MAY & JUNE 2015 at The Cow Friday 5/2 Friday 5/8

TBA + Marty Anderson Girls’ Night Out, Luke Smith, Johnny O’Brien, drink specials, free chocolates, Full Monty on outdoor screen, Odell tap takeover Saturday 5/9 Fringe Pipes, Merino Wool Sunday 5/10 Multe, hotdogs in lefse, aquavit bloody mary Friday 5/15 Cary Langer, Maddie Hargis & Cassandra Crandell, Ides of May, one 1/2 price May birthday drink Saturday 5/16 Optimum Trajectory, Dirty Banks Sunday 5/17 Norway Constitution Day with Multe, hotdogs in lefse, aquavit bloody mary Thursday 5/21 Jensen & Bugge, from Denmark Friday 5/22 Luke Smith, St. Olaf Senior Week: St. Olaf bands on stage at The Cow Saturday 5/23 DylanFest: Luke Smith, Roger Holmes, JW Schuller, Dan Andreasen, Marty Anderson Thurs 5/28 – Sat 5/30 Mayfly: Mark Allen, Grammar, Wilkinson James, Thea Ennen & Dave Ja Vue,

Joe Fahey & The Bottom 40, Why Not, Surly tap takeover Friday 6/5 Forrest Rangers, Jon Manners & Lonnie Knight Saturday 6/6 Bonnie & The Clydes, Pasadena ’68 & Dakota Shakedown Friday 6/12 Maddie Hargis & Cassandra Crandell + TBA Monday 6/15 Sindre Fotland &Kristoffer Kleiveland from Norway, Ides of June, one 1/2 price June birthday drink Friday 6/19 Mistral, Doug Collins & The Receptionists Saturday 6/20 Optimum Trajectory + TBA Sunday 6/21 Multe, hotdogs in lefse, aquavit bloody mary www.contentedcow.com Thurs 6/25 - Sat 6/27 JuneBug: Warehouse Eyes, Why Not, Mark Ross, Occasional Jazz, Treading North, The Filthy Animals, Thea Ennen & Dave Ja Vue, JW Schuller, Stone Soup, Indeed tap takeover