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Ames Center

12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville • ames-center.com 952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pm Art Fete – through June 13 Cultural Perspectives – June 30-Aug. 6

Crossings at Carnegie

320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pm Jamie Solberg, Tracie Thompson – through June 18 – Oil paintings and mixed media.

Jean Formo, Anna Mason – June 20-July 30 – Drawings, paintings, photographs. Reception: June 25, 6:15-7:30pm.

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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 Closed for the summer beginning May 30.

Senior Studio Art Show – through May 29 – An annual exhibition and culminating event in the curriculum of St. Olaf studio art majors.

Print Study: Between You And Me – through May 29 – This show explores communicative capabilities of portraiture and its role in constructing identity. It compares portraiture from the 18th to the 21st century, examining how artists over time have explored ideas of class, privacy, intimacy and gender, including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Lakeville Area Arts Center

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

Open Call for Visual Artists Northfield Arts Guild Riverfront Fine Arts Festival Sept. 10-11, 10am-5pm Open to all professional or emerging artists 18 years of age or older. All works must be the final product of an original design. Deadline for submissions is May 31. Notifications will be emailed by June 17. $10 application fee, $135 booth fee ($125 Northfield Arts Guild members). Other requirements and more info at northfieldartsguild.org/_file/RFAF-2016-Call.pdf.

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22 4th St. NE, Faribault • M-Tu closed, W-Th 3-9pm, F 3-10pm, Sa 12-10pm, Su 12-3pm A Change Gonna Come: Paintings by Siro Amerson – through June 30 – Amerson draws inspiration from other art, music, television, movies, family, siblings, homeless individuals and other people that he interacts with. “Through my painting, I can express my emotions, something I was never able to do coming from where I come from; you aren’t allowed to. I feel like my humanity is waking up, taking over the savage in me.”

Tandem Bagels Gallery:

317 Division St. S, Northfield • M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Su 7:30am-4pm New Work: Wood Carvings by Christie Hawkins – through July 31 – “I collect antique technical manuals and do-it-yourself books from the past...I’m not only interested in these images for their shapes, but because of their reference to function, meaning, math, and history. I’m using the shapes as a starting point for my work here – little wooden versions, finished with oils and beeswax.”

Discord: Paintings by Paul Walech-Roth – through July 31 – “My Discord paintings represent a departure from my previous work, and a segue into exploring central themes of journey and discovery. My paintings reflect the struggle and joys made with our choices and the ambiguities in life, represented by obscured masses overlapping each other, leading to an unknown destination.”

Archer House Gallery: Discord: Paintings by Paul WalechRoth – through July 31 – also on display at Tandem Bagels.

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Color in Common: Susan Feigenbaum, Lisa Anderson – June 16-July 16 – A colorful and vibrant exhibition of whimsical ceramics by sculptor Susan Feigenbaum and abstract painter Lisa Anderson.

Feigenbaum Artist Reception: June 24, 7-9pm.

Member Gallery: New work by Elaine Schaffner – June 16July 16 Up Gallery: Celebrating a Year of Discovery! A+ Art Club Gallery Show – through Aug. 31 – A+ Art Club: Autism in the Arts is an art program for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. The program provides an opportunity for participants to develop art and social skills in a well structured, safe, social environment.

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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 John W. North photo by Ira Sumner Society’s collection have been reproduced on a large scale, from 30 to 75 inches wide, with a number of historic photographs, negatives and equipment 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.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery

1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Jan Eckhart (poster art) and Dick Zawacki (wood carvings) June 6-July 10

Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed Mondays 64th Annual Steele County Art Exhibition – through May 29 – Featuring paintings and sculptures of Steele County professional and emerging artists.

Allina Hospital Owatonna Healing Arts:

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) – though June 30.

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 June 6

Carlander Family Gallery: Georgi Tsenov Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: PCA Gallery Committee Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Avery Rein

Recycled Art Sale – June 9-11 – Proceeds from the sale are split between the Paradise Center for the Arts and the Mural Society of Faribault.

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Perlman Teaching Museum

320 3rd St. E, Northfield • apps.carleton.edu/museum/ M-W 11am-6pm, Th-Fr 11am-9pm, Sa-Su 12-4pm Braucher Gallery: Articulated: A Temporary Expression of Evolving Concepts – through June 10 – the 2016 Senior Art Exhibition Kaemmer Gallery: Passages: Walking in Contemporary Art through June 10, June 16-19 – An exhibition of artworks on walking. 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 – through December – Using photographs, text and film this exhibit explores the preparation, reaction and aftermath to catastrophe in our state.

Simply Fodder For Your Next Cocktail Party

by Sherri Faye © 2016

On Hiatus... After a few months on hiatus, I am back! Hiatus is a strange sounding word, it sounds like an organ, a body part, if you will. Like one of those extra ones you can live without - “I have hiatusitis! Oy! The pain of the old inflamed hiatus!” “It looks like I’ll probably have to have surgery... a hiatusectomy.” But, as usual, I do digress. It’s been a very interesting time, this hiatal period. I had several exhibits at my Dinkytown art gallery paintings, ceramic sculpture, stone jewelry, two book signings, and a cosplay/steampunk fashion exhibit. At each event we had live music and catering, and they were all a blast! I was particularly happy to hire my two nephews' funk/jazz/fusion band “Wolfmouse” to perform at two of them! During this time I also have been commissioned to do some amazing portraits and participate in “The Man Who Fell To Earth: A David Bowie Tribute In Art” at the one and only Gamut Gallery in Minneapolis. An amazing time! Over 400 in attendance, and my art sold!

That is always exciting - both for my artist’s soul and my bank account. And, as you know, we lost our beloved Prince. So I have been invited to exhibit art in an upcoming Prince art tribute, at Gamut Gallery - June 30th-July 2nd, as well as two other Prince art tributes at the U of M and the Franklin Art Gallery. It’s a meaningful way to creatively honor a man who did so much for the music scene in Minnesota. We also had a successful book launch for the children’s book, Zena’s Dream, that my mother wrote and I illustrated! Now we are on the book signing trail! All of this has brought me full The Thin White Duke by Sherri Faye © 2016 circle. After a year of wonderful experiences, fantastic networking, and building new relationships, I © 2016 Imagine Art Studio by Sherri Faye sherrifaye.genius@gmail.com decided to return to my own creative work. Watch for new Left Field episodes, new art, and new writing from moi, Sherri the Faye, now working from my very own “Imagine Art Studio.”

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321 Central Avenue North Faribault, MN 55021 (507)332­7372 paradsiecenterforthearts.org Dueling Pianos Productions What a Wonderful World Join Dave & Ted for an afternoon featuring your favorite songs from the Great American Songbook.

June 3 2pm $15.00 Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos June 3 7:30pm Tickets $25.00 Recycled Art Sale June 9­11 Proceeds from the sale are split between the Paradise Center for the Arts and the Mural Society of Faribault Grand Ole’ Paradise An Evening of Pickin’ and Grinnin’ with Barb Piper and Friends Saturday, June 11 7:30pm Sponsored By KGP Companies $15 Members / $20 Non Members $10 Students Community Iron Pour and Scratch Tile Workshop June 11 & 18, 2016 Raku workshop June 11 or June 28 or July 9 and Firing July 16, 2016 Church of Cash Friday, July 15 at 7:30 PM Sponsored By KGP Companies $17 Members / $22 Non Members $10 Students Gallery Opening and Reception Opening Reception June 17 5­7pm Runs June 17 – July 30 Deb Lee Carson, Dee Teller & Freeborn County Artists Initiative students Merlin Players Presents 1776 Directed by Julianna Skluzacek June 17, 23, 24, 25 ­ 7:30PM June 18, 19 ­ 2PM Tickets: $16.00 Adults/$10.00 Students 12 and under Processing fee added at purchase.

Latino Play Festival

May 27-28, 7pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater The 6th Annual Latino (and friends) Play Festival is a unique process of storytelling that strives to connect all people, regardless of culture. This Northfield High School performing arts class helps students tackle some of the differences between minority students and mainstream students through creativity. All proceeds benefit the Latino Performing Arts Class at Northfield High School. Tickets available at the door only.

MacBeth

June 3-6, 8-12, M/W/Th/F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm, Ames Center, Burnsville

By William Shakespeare, directed by David Coral. Imagine you are offered a glance at your own future. Suppose you see a version of yourself you never dared imagine, achieving goals you never even knew you desired. Now return to the present: are you still the same person you were before you saw this vision of your own potential?

Macbeth...is not. Shakespeare’s chilling portrait of the effects of temptation, ambition and betrayal is one of the most compelling tragedies ever written. 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.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

June 17-19, 23-25, 7:30pm Central Park, Northfield Presented by the Northfield Arts Guild Theater and directed by Michelle Schwantes. This deliriously funny show is a charming and off-kilter summer frolic with just a touch of naughty. Written by Christopher Durang, the comedy won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Two sour middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, 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.

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Peter Pan: Prairie Fire Children’s Theater

June 17-18; F 7pm, Sa 10am Lakeville Area Arts Center Tickets available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

1776

June 17, 23-25 7:30pm, June 18-19 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Presented by the Merlin Players, music and lyrics

by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone, directed by Julianna Skluzacek. This musical premiered on Broadway in 1969 and was nominated for five Tony Awards. It won three, including Best Musical. 1776 puts a human face on the founders we know mostly as icons, as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson lead the way to American independence in this funny, compelling and insightful hit about the founding of our country. Tickets: $16 adults, $10 students 12 and under, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/.

The Wizard of Oz

June 24-25 7pm, 25-26 2pm Lakeville Area Arts Center In this comedic retelling by Children’s Castle Theatre, Dorothy is an imaginative girl from Dakota County, Minnesota, who is swept away by a tornado to the colorful land of Oz. Tickets: $23/$10 (ages 60 and up or 12 and under), $8 balcony, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

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Julianna Skluzacek Directs Her 100th Show

By Megan Proft Careers are full of milestones and local director Julianna Skluzacek is about to hit a big one.

This summer, Skluzacek is directing her 100th show - 1776 for the Merlin Players in Faribault.

“It’s kind of a holy smokes moment,” she said.

Skluzacek began directing when she was 30, at which time she was primarily acting, and it didn’t take her long to know she’d found her passion.

“I really love directing – it’s really where my heart is,” she said. That passion even drove her to go back to school as an adult and get a directing degree from the University of Minnesota.

Her first show was a one-act children’s show called Sylvester and the Magic Pebble at Little Theatre of Owatonna. Straight away, she said she felt supported.

“Right off the bat I was working with great people,” she said. “I’ve always been surrounded by people who make me look good.”

And that team mentality is key to Skluzacek.

“I’m a good collaborator… I think that’s the secret to my success,” she said. “Theater is super collaborative.”

Directors have to be good communicators, she said, so that everyone involved in a show understands the vision and can contribute to it.

Through the years, there are specific shows that Skluzacek noted as standouts. She said directing The Music Man for Faribault Area Community Theatre was one she is particularly proud of.

“I had 60 people in that show and I really honed my collaboration skills. I learned how to handle a lot of people on the stage,” she said.

The Merlin Players production Of Mice and Men is another that she cited as a favorite.

This show might be added to her favorites as well. She’s been wanting to do 1776 for quite a while and when she realized this show would be her 100th, she decided it was time.

“It’s been on my bucket list a long time. I think the true story of how we founded this country and what happened… I thought it was maybe time that story be told,” she said. The show is written off of the documented minutes and letters written between John Adams and his wife, she said, adding to the authenticity of the show.

Skluzacek said her decades of directing wouldn’t have been possible without her mentors, friends and theater family, but ultimately come down to the support of one particular person – her husband, Roger.

Scene from Merlin Players’ production of 1776.

Auditions: Grease

June 5-6, 6:30-8:30pm • Prague Theatre, New Prague Presented by Curtain Call Theatre. Grease is the classic, iconic show about high school life in the ’50s, complete with teen love and gangs. The show will be directed by David Holmes. Performances will be Aug. 5-6, 12-14 at New Prague High School.

Auditions will consist of reading, singing and dancing. You do not need to prepare anything. You will read from the script and be taught a short dance routine and a verse from one of the songs from the show.

“I could not have done this without such a supportive husband. He has supported my opportunities to learn and grow,” she said.

After 1776, Skluzacek plans to slow down a bit but will remain involved in local theater.

“I’ll work until I can’t anymore… maybe with an easier schedule than sometimes in the past,” she said. “I love meeting new people and making that theater family happen.”

The Glass Menagerie

June 29-30, 7pm • Cannon Falls High School Seeking a mother/daughter combination (mother 40s-50s, daughter late teens-20s) and two males (mid-20s.) Presented by Cannon Community Theater. Show dates will be Aug. 11-14.

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Fans of the supernatural can catch a one-night-only ghost tour of the St. Olaf campus on June 7. Tour guide and Vice President of Student Life Greg Kneser will crack open the storied St. Olaf Ghost File and lead participants on a campus bus tour to sites of reported paranormal activity (including a library specter and the mysterious boy in the red cap). Meet at Froggy Bottoms River Pub/Lily PADio at 6pm if you dare. A link to online ticket purchasing ($20) is available at northfieldhistory.org.

Garden Party in Zumbrota

Crossings at Carnegie is closing down the block for their third annual Garden Party on June 10 and 11. Passionate gardeners, artists and aspiring green thumbs alike can find art for the garden and garden for the art at this outdoor celebration, featuring metal and ceramic art, flowers, local honey, bird houses, gardening supplies, live music and more. Visitors will also have the opportunity to bring their most baffling botany queries to a local Master Gardener. Vendors will include Eureka Pots, Wolcott Art, Yardley Art, Karen Flynn, Becky Jokela, Peterson’s Greenhouse, Geralyn Thelen Glass, Lawrenz Jewelry, Joe’s Creations, Amy Cass Pottery, Spring Hill Gardens, Humble Acres and The Bee Shed. More at crossingsatcarnegie.com/gardenparty.html.

Painting Parks and Pets

June boasts several opportunities for Southern Minnesota residents to break out their paint brushes.

Artists of all levels can join Minnesota artist Frederick Somers for a painting event at Big Woods State Park in Nerstrand on June 11. Step into nature and join Somers in an open air painting session while enjoying free admission to the state park that day.

The following week, head over to Paradise Center for the Arts to capture your furry and feathered friends on canvas with artist Julie Fakler.

Participants in this June 15 class will learn various painting techniques while immortalizing their pets in paint. Things may get messy, so paint clothes are strongly recommended.

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Swim and Set a World Record

Northfield’s Old Memorial Pool invites you to join thousands of swimmers around the world in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 24. The 30-minute lesson will focus on water safety for swimmers of all ages. Enjoy a dip in the pool, make sure your water safety skills are ready for summer and hopefully set a new Guinness World Record. Registration at 9:15am, lesson at 10am.

Would You Harbor Me?

On June 28, nationally renowned Twin Cities-based men’s vocal group Cantus will perform a special concert at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Chapel to benefit local shelter Ruth’s House. Would You Harbor Me? is a performance Cantus developed to explore themes of home, homelessness, loss and new beginnings through choral music and visual imagery. 100 percent of the goodwill donations accepted at this free concert will help Ruth’s House continue to provide a safe, supportive environment for women and children in transition. Enjoy gorgeous choral music from a celebrated Minnesotan treasure while serving women and children of Rice County.

Teddy Roosevelt in Central Park

The feisty former President who advised citizens to “speak softly and carry a big stick” will be visiting Central Park on Wednesday, June 29 as part of Northfield Library’s Books and Stars series.

A passionate advocate for the National Parks System, President Roosevelt will pitch his tent from 10am-4pm to share stories and field questions, then present a live show at 7pm. Booker the Book Bus will make a special appearance at the evening event as well. Bring the whole family to celebrate reading and the outdoors – the perfect summer combination.

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Theater: Latino Play Festival • 7pm

The last days of May…

Bar Bingo • 7pm

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Carey Langer • 7-11pm

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

MayFly Music Festival • 4-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Niki Becker • 4-6pm – An independent garage pop folk-like singer/songwriter. Becker and her band merge her love of folk and rock by laying a foundation of electric guitars and powerful drums for her acoustic guitar to dance around on. She colors her playful yet honest lyrics with vocals that are strong, sweet and sometimes haunting.

Lakewood Cemetery • 6:30-8:30pm – An indie folk duo out of Minneapolis: Dan Krzykowski (guitar) and Katrina Schleisman.

Their original songs span country to bluegrass and folk to rock.

Their debut self-titled album was released in 2015 and they were recently chosen as semi-finalists for the Star Tribune’s “Are You Local?” 2016 best new band contest.

Fathom Lane • 9-11:30pm – Over the span of two critically acclaimed full-length albums (2013’s Fathom Lane and 2012’s Down by Half), Twin Cities-based Fathom Lane has been getting international attention for their wonderfully indefinable sound.

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, are veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands. With Tatiana’s amazing vocal range, keyboard and guitar, they blend a wide variety of music including classic standards, contemporary pop/folk and some campy renditions of hits from artists such as Captain & Tennille and Burt Bacharach.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater See theater page.

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Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Langer, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present your favorites, covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8pm

The Tavern Lounge, Northfield For the last 15 years Lonesome Dan Kase has been playing his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S. His live performances showcase his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues. More at lonesomedan.com Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

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Carleton Orchestra Concert • 8-9:30pm

Concert Hall, Carleton, Northfield Hector Valdivia, director. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Liszt’s Les Preludes and Copland’s Appalachian Spring.

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Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Chad Edwards Band • 9:30pm-close

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MayFly Music Festival • 4-11:30pm

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

Showgrounds, Dundas Food stands with breakfast. Consignment auction at 9am. Auction items accepted May 26 afternoon and all day May 27. Contact Larry Valek at 612/978-6901 or valekauctions.com for more. Rain or shine. Free admission. Also May 29.

Northfield Farmers Market • 9-11am

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Faribault Dog Walk • 9am-12pm

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault All proceeds benefit SAFE Sanctuary, Sertoma of Faribault and River Bend Nature Center. Also an adoption event, and SAFE will have microchipping available. Cost: $20/person, $10 or 18 and under, $50 max/family. All walkers will receive a T-shirt, and coffee/donuts/fruit will be available.

Painting the Big Woods • 10am-3pm

Big Woods State Park, Nerstrand Minnesota artist Frederick Somers, who created the Minnesota State Park Permit art in 1996, invites you to join him painting en plein air at the state park. Bring your paints and supplies and choose a spot or just come to watch Somers and other artists as they capture the beauty of Big Woods State Park with their brushes. More at fredericksomers.com. Also June 11.

Andrew Walesch • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls 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. 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

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The Contented Cow, Northfield 4-6pm • Dimestore Watch – Covering the deeper cuts of the Americana/country alt songbook, DSW’s current lineup includes Bo Aylen, Jim Bauer, Jerry Johnson, John McCormick, Wendy Nordquist and Pete Rossmiller.

6:30-11:30pm • Runes Av Vaskeri/The Jim Ruiz Set/Kinda Kinky Runes Av Vaskeri is a modern-day beat group of the mid-’60s European variety; The Jim Ruiz Set is Jim Ruiz (guitar, vocals, bass), Emily Ruiz (drums, vocal) and Charlotte Crabtree (bass, vocals); Kinda Kinky, a Twin Cities Kinks tribute band, is Dave Randall (vocals, guitar), Keith Patterson (guitar, vocals), Lynn Zecca (bass, vocals) and Steve Kent (drums, vocals).

Tim Howe • 5:30-8:30pm

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. Theater: Latino Play Festival • 7pm

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Drive South • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield An acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of American music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. 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 brings about meaning in life.

On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm12:30am inside.)

Fred the Bear • 8pm

The Tavern Lounge, Northfield Fred the Bear plays original material from Northfield’s very own Ray Coudret. FTB’s music reflects upon life’s promises and disappointments with a back-beat of driving rhythms. Mixed between original songs is a blend of adult alternative covers from artists you know and artists you’ll be glad to get to know.

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The President will be in the park 10am-4pm and on stage at 7.

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Blazing Spanish & world guitar instrumentals & spine-tingling harmonies.

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8th Street Band • 8pm-12am

Johnny Angels, Dennison Northfield natives and local favorites Chad Johnson and Russell Franek are known for their spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style and have been playing together since junior high.

Their music is at the crossroads between rock and country with a touch of modern folk. Influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Bob Seger, CCR, The Rolling Stones, Lynrd Skynrd, Zac Brown and Tom Petty.

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.

Chad Johnson • 3-7pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Rice County country rocker and acoustic alternative. His influences range from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger to Johnny Reznik and Travis Trill. Covers and originals. On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

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Showgrounds, Dundas Food stands with breakfast. Rain or shine. Free admission. Also May 28.

Michael Shynes • 1:30-4:30pm

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 Cafe in Los Angeles, he is a songwriter to watch in the years to come.

Quiz Night • 8pm

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

MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day Parade • 10am

Downtown Faribault Begins at the Buckham library, travels down Central Avenue and ends at Central Park, where there will be live music.

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Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Brick Oven Pizza • 4-8:30pm

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 31 Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

West African Drum Ensemble Concert • 4-4:45pm

Great Space, Carleton, Northfield Jay Johnson, director.

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.

James Taylor and his All-Star Band • 8pm

Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Mankato Spend an unforgettable night with America’s iconic singer/songwriter James Taylor. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $68-$92.50. Available at the Verizon Wireless Center Box Office, charge by phone at 800/745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

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Cactus Willie • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Americana music. Cactus Willie has performed with numerous bands including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Price and Billy Walker. One of his influences early on was his legendary bluegrass uncle, Lester Flatt, who would stop by and play on the family porch when CW was a boy.

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

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Bar Bingo • 6pm

Carey Langer • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Carey Langer, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present your favorites, covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, June 3, continued Ytterboe the Dog and Across the Cannon Documentary Showings • 10am-12pm

Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, Northfield Watch two documentaries shown in conjunction with the St. Olaf College’s reunion weekend – one about the famous Ytterboe campus mascot and the other about the friendly rivalry between Carleton and St. Olaf colleges.

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

What a Wonderful World • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Join Dave Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld of Dueling Piano Productions for an afternoon featuring your favorite songs from the Great American Songbook. Tickets: $15, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets.

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.

Haaga Folk Machine • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield A turbocharged folk trio of fiddle, harmonium and guitar/vocals from Finland. Presented by Multe Music.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Mark Ross • 7-11pm

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.

On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm12:30am inside.)

Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault For more than 13 years self-taught pianists Dave Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld have traveled coast to coast as the most sought after dueling piano act in the country. Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos takes you on a variety class-act adventure where the audience paves the way to a wild and zany performance – the show dares to go where the audience takes it with comedy, music and a whole lot of improv. Tickets: $25, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets.

Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

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Ben Aaron • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Ben Aaron performs 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.

Ray Bonneville • 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Blues-influenced, New Orleans-inspired “song and groove man” Ray Bonneville is a poet of the demimonde. Tickets: $18 advance, $21 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues Festival

Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna A fundraiser for the local Special Olympics. Featuring events for the whole family including a 5K run/walk, a family bike cruise, Kids-Q, kids harmonica lessons, food vendors, 13 national blues acts, antique tractor display and parade, competitive semi cab display, hot rod car show, amateur BBQ competition, an SCA sanctioned steak cook-off and pancake breakfast. June 3-5.

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Bridge Square, Northfield A combined artists and farmers market. Local and organic farm produce, art and fine craft, artisan foods and Northfield’s favorite bread and pastries. Weekly mix of entertainment and youth activities ranges from hammer dulcimer music to breakdancing. New vendors welcome. Riverwalk: The Art of a Summer Saturday. More at RiverWalkMarketFair.org.

Relativity • 1:30-4:30pm

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.

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Lone Rock • 5-7pm

Upstairs Rueb, Northfield Recreating the old country song with slick licks, choice voices and a rockin’ rhythm section, this is Lone Rock. Fronted by Barbara Piper on vocals/guitar, lead guitarist Dan Dotzler and Ed Treinen on harps, the band is rounded out with bassist Doug Hamilton and drummer, Richard Hanson. Don’t miss this exceptional grouping.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, June 4, continued Rainbolt Mountain Project • 5-7:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield An offshoot of the Irish folk band, the Tinkers.

Dave Hudson • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield After cutting his teeth with various college bands and acoustic duos, Dave Hudson made his way through the Minneapolis music scene writing and singing his own blend of melodic acoustic-rock music. His style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. His self-styled mix of cover songs ranging from the ’80s, ’90s and today, blended with his own recorded and nationally released music, has kept crowds coming back for more. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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

Signature Bar & Grill, Faribault The Swing Era comes alive one Saturday every month with great tunes, hot licks and stellar vocals. Bring your dancing shoes, or just watch, listen and enjoy.

Art Vandalay • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Renowned “kick-ass Americana band” (Hindsight Harmonies), this Twin Cities ensemble makes its way back to Northfield in support of its latest release, Heaven’s Operahouse. The group’s popular laid-back roots rock draws on influences ranging from Neil Young, Gram Parsons and John Prine to The Eels and Tom Petty – lending its own unique brand of roots music that melds smart lyricism with pop-infused melodies. More at artvandalaytunes.wordpress.com.

Martin Anderson & the Goods • 8:30-11:30pm

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) and Martin Anderson (lead vocals, guitar). More at martinandersonandthegoods.com.

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Mark Ross • 9-11pm

Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault With a mixture of rock, alternative, classic rock country and some folk/Americana in the mix, Ross’ music is going to move the lips of the timid club goer as well as the music aficionado who has heard it all.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues Festival Pancake Breakfast • 8-11:30am

Steele County Fairgrounds Beer Garden, Owatonna This is the final day of this festival and your last chance to enjoy pancakes while supporting the local Special Olympics. $7.

Quinn & Meyer • 1:30-4:30pm

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

Theater: MacBeth • 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.

Mark Allen • 3-7pm

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 CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

Multe • 3:30-5:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Multe grew out of a weekly Nordic folk music get-together and jam session (once known as Nordic Jam) when some of its participants decided to take on the genre more seriously and emulate some of its heroes. Originally focused on gammaldans (literally “old dance” – schottische, waltz, reinlender, etc.), the band has grown to include tunes more suited to listening than dance by artists at the forefront of modern Scandinavian folk music. Multe’s members have hosted such artists here for gigs and visited them in their native lands during festivals. The band’s current lineup is: Jon Bjork (five-row accordion and guitar), Doug Wornson (accordion), Bruce Jensen (double bass), Jerry Johnson (guitar) and Glenn Lee (accordion).

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, June 5, continued Quiz Night • 8pm

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

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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, JUNE 7 Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

The Ghosts of St. Olaf Tour • 6pm happy hour, 7pm bus leaves

Meet at Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Greg Kneser, the Vice President for Student Life, is the keeper of the very unofficial “St. Olaf Ghost File.” As the former Director of Residence Life, people used to come to him if they had concerns about their rooms. Heaters clanked, roommates snored and sometimes things happened that weren’t so easy to explain. If you believe in ghosts, they are ghost stories. If you don’t believe, they are simply really fun stories to hear and scratch your head over. The ghost tour will take you to a residence hall where a little girl plays a piano, to a librarian who simply likes a well-ordered library and to the place where the boy in the red cap likes to chill. A link to online tickets ($20) is available at northfieldhistory.org.

Music in the Park: Zumbrota Community Band • 7-8:30pm

Zumbrota East Side Park Free weekly summer concert and free ice cream. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the State Theatre.

Author Visit: Lisa M. Bolt Simons • 7-8pm

Meeting Room, Northfield Public Library Lisa M. Bolt Simons will speak on her book Faribault Woolen Mill: Loomed in the Land of Lakes.

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, JUNE 8 Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

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

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

TNJ Trio • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Playing a wide variety of easy listening cover music you’ll recognize, the Trio encourages everyone to sing along with the songs you know and love. Todd and Nancy play acoustic and electric guitars and John plays electric bass. All are vocalists and love to bring three-part harmonies.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

Susan Hvistendahl: “The Sensational and Strange Story of Anna Dickie Olesen” • 6pm

Northfield Historical Society Entertainment Guide columnist Susan Hvistendahl will speak on Anna Dickie Olesen, Northfield’s political pioneer. In 1922, just two years after women won the right to vote, Olesen became the first woman ever endorsed by a major party for the U.S. Senate.

Throughout Minnesota she gave fiery speeches on her goal of representing the common people. In 1929 she was considered a possible Vice Presidential candidate. She also had a strange second marriage to a Georgia man featured on the Investigation Discovery channel’s Crime to Remember series. Hvistendahl will add amazing details about this chapter of Olesen’s life and Historic Happenings books will be available for purchase.

Poetry Night • 7pm

Content Bookstore, Northfield Featuring a bilingual reading of the newly published lost poems of Pablo Neruda. Cecelia Cornejo and Fritz Bogott will read and poets will be invited to share a poem of their own at the open mic to follow.

Northfield Community Band Performance • 7pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Local talent fills the Square with good ol’ hometown sounds.

11 @ 7 Concert Series: Owatonna Community Band • 7pm

Owatonna Central Park

Dave Hudson • 7-11pm

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

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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.

Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville See theater page.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 International Owl Center Program • 10:30am and 1:30pm (ASL interpreted)

Great Hall, Faribault Public Library A family friendly program featuring a real live owl. Learn what’s so special about owls, their behaviors and why they do not make good pets.

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Kirk & Low • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Musical barnstormers Jim Kirkendall and Stevie Low. One is folk, the other is quite a bit of rock and roll. Each presents his own solo set and each draws from a deeper reservoir of experience. Kirkendall spent time as a full-time musician, playing coffeehouses and folk clubs across the U.S. and Canada. Low worked his way across the U.S. and Canada performing in clubs and on concert stages. In 2011 he was inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Buzzards. Both offer original material as well as classic covers.

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Garden Party • 4-8pm

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Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Art for the garden, garden for the art at this third annual Garden Party. More than a dozen vendors offer ceramics; local, organic honey; metal and wood sculptures; fairy houses; native prairie plants; bird baths; cut flowers; upcycled jewelry and more. The street outside Crossings at the State Theatre will be closed down for the party.

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

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Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield

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HAPPENINGS Friday, June 10, continued An Evening Out with the Over and Back Band • 5pm social hour, 6pm dinner, 7pm program, 8:30pm raffle drawing

Faribault American Legion

Dinner, a silent auction and entertainment by the Over and Back Band with their fiddle-oriented, high-energy, Americana and gypsy style music. The band will be joined by guitarist and pedal steel player Ken Wilson. During the evening there will be a silent auction of merchandise and services from area businesses, as well as a raffle. All proceeds will support the Rice County Historical Society’s ongoing programs and activities and help continue to preserve the rich history of Rice County and to share our history with the community. Dinner/event tickets: $25. Raffle tickets: $100, includes two dinner/event tickets, a one-in-five chance of winning your $100 back and a one-in-100 chance of winning the grand prize of $1500. A limited number of raffle tickets are available. Tickets may be purchased at the museum or from any RCHS board member.

507/332-2121 for more info.

Riddle Bros • 5:30-8:30pm

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 .

Mark Grim • 6-8:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield “Some songs old, some songs new, some songs country, some songs blues.” With a voice that brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot, Grim 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.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Drive South • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield An acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of American music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. These honestly sung songs from the heart result in real music for real people. Mark Jeunermann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings have been actively involved in the music scene for more than 20 years. With backgrounds rooted in stage, songwriting and recording, Drive South invites you to come sit a spell and hear narrative songs and ballads, as the trio spins tales with wit and charm. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

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Mark Allen • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, 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 CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Accordion-O-Rama • 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Three fabulous musicians perform at this popular annual event: Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Danny Jerabek of Copperbox and button accordionist Patrick Harison. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Painting the Big Woods • 10am-3pm

Big Woods State Park, Nerstrand Minnesota artist, Frederick Somers, who created the Minnesota State Park Permit art in 1996, invites you to join him painting en plein air at the state park. Bring your paints and supplies and choose a spot or just come to watch Somers and other artists as they capture the beauty of Big Woods State Park with their brushes. Maps available at park headquarters. In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Minnesota State Park system admission to the park is free on June 11. More at fredericksomers.com. Also May 28.

Andrew Walesch • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch is known for his unique approach to The Great American Songbook. He has sung and played on the stage of The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and the legendary Chicago Theater and has appeared on the nationally syndicated broadcast Mountain Stage on NPR.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW

The Counterfactuals with Special Guest The Ericksons • 8pm

Upstairs, Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Record release show. The Counterfactuals are Daniel Groll (guitar, vocals), Andy Flory (bass), Jason Decker (guitar, vocals) and Mike Fuerstein (drums). The group is comprised of professors from Carleton and St. Olaf colleges. Their sound ranges from singer/songwriter ballads to honky tonk, indie pop and straight-ahead rock. $5 cover.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Bonnie & the Clydes • 6-8:30pm

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

More at bonnieandtheclydes.com.

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Theater: MacBeth • 7:30pm

Allyson Road • 9-11:30pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm12:30am inside.)

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville A three-piece super nutty fiasco.

Northfield Farmers Market • 9-11am

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-1pm

Bridge Square, Northfield A combined artists and farmers market. Local and organic farm produce, art and fine craft, artisan foods and Northfield’s favorite bread and pastries. Weekly mix of entertainment and youth activities ranges from hammer dulcimer music to breakdancing. New vendors welcome. Riverwalk: The Art of a Summer Saturday. More at RiverWalkMarketFair.org.

Garden Party • 9am-4pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Art for the garden, garden for the art at this third annual Garden Party. More than a dozen vendors offer ceramics; local, organic honey; metal and wood sculptures; fairy houses; native prairie plants; bird baths; cut flowers; upcycled jewelry and more.

The street outside Crossings at the State Theatre will be closed down for the party. Also June 10.

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Grand Ole Paradise • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault An evening of pickin’ and grinnin’ with Barb Piper and friends. Piper and some of the region’s top performers gather again on the Paradise stage – it’s like Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry combined into one rollicking night of fun.

Tickets: $15 members, $20 nonmembers, $10 students, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets.

8th Street Band • 8pm-12am

Johnny Angels, Dennison Northfield natives and local favorites Chad Johnson and Russell Franek are known for their spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style and have been playing together since junior high. Their music is at the crossroads between rock and country with a touch of modern folk.

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Tavern Lounge, Northfield The music of Daniel Nass has been reviewed as “playful,” “eerie,” and “witty.”

He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including ASCAP awards, as well as invitations to SEAMUS and SCI national conferences, the Seoul International Computer Music Festival and the International Computer Music Conference in Singapore.

He has been awarded prizes in the ISU Carillon Composition Competition, the UMKC Chamber Music Composition Competition and was one of three composers awarded commission to write a new choral work for the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus. Other recent commissions include guitarist Jonathan Dotson and pianist Matthew McCright.

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Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault 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 CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Classic Car Show • 9am-3pm

TeePee Tonka Park, Faribault Part of Faribault Heritage Days pre-festivities. Button required.

Nici Peper • 1:30-4:30pm

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.

Theater: MacBeth • 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.

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Bruce Burniece • 3-7pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield With more than 35 years of performance experience, Bruce Burniece presents an evening of classic pop rock favorites accompanied by piano and guitar. On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

with instructor Helen Forsythe Enroll @ 507-491-6993

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

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The Confused Brothers, Flatwater Mississippi, Paper Parlour • 4-10pm

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The Contented Cow, Northfield The Confused Brothers – Based in Minneapolis, this former trio (and now full band) features a brass section that blows the roof off clubs and festivals. Funky, bluesy, reggaeton rock & roll is the specialty.

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Septentrio • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Hans Kennemark, Leonor Palazzo and Hannu Kella are here to tell you their story, with a fiddle, a five-row free-bass accordion and a five-string cello. You will feel Scandinavia’s deepest roots in a modern encounter. Presented by Multe Music.

History Happy Hour: “Minnesota’s Notorious Gangsters” • 5:30-7pm

Brick Oven Pizza • 4-8:30pm

Red Barn Farm, Northfield Bring your own chair/blanket, beverage, plate and napkin. Music by Art Vandalay.

More at redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com.

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The Contented Cow, Northfield Americana music. Cactus Willie has performed with numerous bands including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Price and Billy Walker. One of his influences early on was his legendary bluegrass uncle, Lester Flatt, who would stop by and play on the family porch when CW was a boy.

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Paper Parlour – Hailing from Duluth, the Paper Parlour presents original rock & roll that would make Jimi Hendrix swoon.

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Dairy Days Festival at the Co-op Sunday, June 26 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

HAPPENINGS Wednesday, June 15, continued Farmington Dew Days: Flavors of Farmington • 6-9pm

Downtown Farmington Flavors of Farmington is one of Farmington Dew Days’ most popular events. Come and enjoy free tastes of food and drinks from local businesses. Flavors will be held under the big tent in the beer gardens. Cost is $8/person. Farmington Dew Days is June 15-18.

More at farmingtondewdays.com.

Books & Stars: Justin Roberts • 6:30pm Booker bus opens, 7pm performance

Central Park, Northfield Justin Roberts is an award-winning children’s musician. Enjoy fun, free, family-friendly entertainment on Wednesday evenings June 15-Aug 3. The rain site is the Odd Fellows Park shelter.

Faribault Heritage Days • 6:30-11pm

Faribault Opening Ceremony at 6:30pm in Central Park. Youth Night 7-11pm in Central Park showcasing local talent.

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

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

Author Presentation: JD Radke • 3:30-4:30pm

Content Bookstore, Northfield JD Radke presents his experimental novel, levon a.

Happier Hour • 4:30-6pm

Open 7 days per week 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Content Bookstore, Northfield Bring the kids and let them enjoy story time while you browse and relax with a glass of wine at this monthly event.

Byllesby Boys • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls An acoustic group from Cannon Falls with great balance in their music ranging from alternative hits to classic blues and jazz. Their ability to work together with quick musical reaction and harmonies makes them unique among others.

Farmington Dew Days: Beer, Brats and Bingo • 5-10pm

Downtown Farmington Bingo starts at 7pm. Farmington Dew Days is June 15-18. More at farmingtondewdays.com.

Faribault Heritage Days • 5-11pm

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Faribault City-Wide Garage Sale Carnival 5-11pm in Central Park.

Bingo 5-8pm in Central Park Mayor’s Reception 5-7pm at the Faribault Co-op Model Airplane Flying Event 6:30-8pm at the Faribault Soccer Complex Stone House Bus Tour meets at City Hall at 6:45pm. Call 507/334-2064 to register (registration is free).

Paradise Community Band at 7pm in Central Park Family Fun Night & Karaoke 7-10pm More at faribaultheritagedays.com. June 15-19.

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Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

Northfield Community Band Performance • 7pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Local talent fills the Square with good ol’ hometown sounds.

Walking Stormwater Tour • 7pm

400 Washington, Northfield CRWP invites residents for a 90-minute walk and talk to the properties of nearby homes and organizations to view and discuss stormwater practices that help keep the Cannon River clean. Meet at CRWP’s office (400 Washington) at 7pm. FREE to attend. RSVP to Kristi 507/786-3916.

Concerts in the Park: Paradise Community Band • 7pm

Faribault Central Park Composed of area musicians, this band carries on a long tradition of offering concerts in the community.

11 @ 7 Concert Series: Dave Williams & Friends • 7pm

Owatonna Central Park Formerly of The Tuition Daddies. Based in Owatonna, singer/ songwriter Dave Williams presents a mix of originals, blues and jazz standards.

Luke Smith • 7-9pm

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Dinner with the Winemaker • 7-9pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Cannon River Catering creates a multi-course culinary masterpiece for your enjoyment. Each course will be paired with a Cannon River Winery Reserve Wine. The winemaker will discuss different characteristics that each of the wines possess and how they relate to the paired course. Cost: $60. Check cannonriverwinery.com for ticket availability.

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.

Movie Showing and Sing-Along: Grease • 7:15pm

State Theater, Zumbrota Mark Mraz • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Everybody’s favorite piano man is back tickling the ivories and performing all your favorite sing-along songs, along with a trove of golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives.

AUDITIONS June 29th & 30th • 7pm Cannon Falls High School 820 East Minnesota Street Cannon Falls

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Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Marc Reigel returns to lead his 11th oldies singalong of classic hits from the ’50s and ’60s. Reigel (keyboard) will be joined by Barry Gillespie, lead singer of Reigel’s popular Night Crawlers Carleton band of the 1960s, Wendy Smith on guitar, Rae Rusnak on harmonica, Lori Williams on saxophone and Go Go Girls Ann Etter and Michelle Drenth. The sing-along will feature golden age rock and roll from Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and many more, including the Night Crawlers’ own You Say. Songbooks will be provided. On the Lily PADio. Moves inside if bad weather.

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

Cowaroke • 9pm

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.

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Deb Lee Carson, Dee Teller, Freeborn County Artist Initiative Students • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Faribault Heritage Days • 10am-midnight

Faribault City-Wide Garage Sale Craft Show 10am-10pm in Central Park Free Community Lunch 11am-1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Chalk the Walk Contest 1-4pm in Central Park Carnival 3pm-12am in Central Park Bingo 5-8pm in Central Park Pub Crawl meets at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B at 6:30pm. RSVP required at 507/384-3291 Dance & Beer Garden with music by Pop Rocks 8pm-12am in Central Park.

More at faribaultheritagedays.com. June 15-19.

A Touch of Magic, Inc.: “Oscar’s Big Break” • 10:30am and 1:30pm (ASL interpreted)

Great Hall, Faribault Public Library When young pianist Becca makes her piano concert debut, her old friend Oscar decides to help. With a delightful blend of music, silliness and physical comedy, you’ll find yourself giggling as these two compete for the stage, for the laughs and for your heart.

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See exhibits page.

Vidar Skrede & Topi Korhonen • 5-7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Norway and Finland unite through the creativity of two of Scandinavia’s finest folk musicians, Norway’s Vidar Skrede (fiddle, harding fiddle, guitar) and Finland’s Topi Korhonen (guitar, mandolin).

The duo celebrates their Nordic roots with a selection of traditional tunes and an inspired repertoire of original music. Presented by Multe Music.

Dave Hudson • 5:30-8:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Hudson’s style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. His self-styled mix of cover songs ranging from the ’80s, ’90s and today, blended with his own recorded and nationally released music, has kept crowds coming back for more.

Faribault Car Cruise Night • 6-9pm

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HAPPENINGS Friday, June 17, continued Farmington Dew Days • 6:30pm

Downtown Farmington Bed races 6:30pm, car cruise 7pm and live music from Wasted Talent 8pm. Farmington Dew Days is June 15-18. More at farmingtondewdays.com.

Bar Bingo • 7pm

L&M Bar & Grill, Dundas Chris Miller • 7-11pm

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. Throw in a healthy dose of off-the-cuff wit and you’ve got a Chris Miller show. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Theater: Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Presents Peter Pan • 7pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Concert: SUITE • 7:30pm

State Theater, Zumbrota Bringing music from the classic funk-soul era, to modern hits and their original music, SUITE has a live energy that cannot be denied. Tickets $5 at the door.

Theater: 1776 • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

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Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

Matthew Griswold • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Griswold presents bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves, 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 well-crafted originals.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pm

Northfield VFW

The Confused Brothers • 8:30-11pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Based in Minneapolis, this former trio (and now full band) features a brass section that blows the roof off clubs and festivals. Funky, bluesy, reggaeton rock & roll is the specialty.

DJ • 9-11pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Licensed to Thrill • 9:30pm-close

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Faribault Heritage Days • 7am-midnight

Faribault Farmer’s Market 7am-12pm in Central Park City-Wide Garage Sale Heritage Hustle 5K Run 8am at the fairgrounds (7am check in) Youth Fishing Contest 9-11am at King Mill Dam Park Soap Box Races 9am in the Peace Lutheran Church neighborhood La Compagnie Fur Traders presentations 9am-4pm in Central Park Craft Show 10am-10pm in Central Park Alexander Faribault House: Open House and Tour 10am2pm open house with tours at 11am and 1pm. Register at 507/332-2121.

Carnival 12pm-12am in Central Park Stone House Bus Tour meets at 12:45pm at City Hall. Preregister at 507/334-2064 (registration is free) Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull 1pm on the 500 block of Central Ave Ivan Whillock carving dedication 1pm at Buckham Library Amablu Cheese History at the Cheese Cave Store Ecumenical Worship Service 2pm at Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour Live music from Jerry Hatfield (11:45am), Andy Tackett (1pm), Mad Pipes (2:15pm) and Lo Rumble II (3:30pm) at the Band Shell in Central Park Kid’s Fun Run 6pm at the fairgrounds The Grand Parade 6:15pm Dance & Beer Garden 8pm-12am in Central Park featuring Street Talk.

More at faribaultheritagedays.com. June 15-19.

Northfield Farmers Market • 9-11am

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

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Vinnie Rose • 1:30-4:30pm

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-1pm

Bridge Square, Northfield A combined artists and farmers market. Local and organic farm produce, art and fine craft, artisan foods and Northfield’s favorite bread and pastries. Weekly mix of entertainment and youth activities ranges from hammer dulcimer music to breakdancing. New vendors welcome. Riverwalk: The Art of a Summer Saturday. More at RiverWalkMarketFair.org.

Art in East Park • 10am-3pm

East Side Park, Zumbrota A major attraction at Zumbrota’s Annual Covered Bridge Festival, Art in East Park includes such activities as artist booths, a youth art display area, music and food. Live music from Patchouli 10am-12:30pm and Captain Gravitone 1-3pm.

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: 1776 • 2pm

Captain Gravitone

Yoga on the Lawn • 10-11am

Northfield Hospital Outdoor yoga is a breath of fresh air. The instructor will guide you through a series of poses with focus on breathing and relaxation.

All experience levels welcome. Class is free, but registration is preferred. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. Some mats will be available – BYOM if possible. To register call 507/646-1534 or email pokorneys@northfieldhospital.org.

Theater: Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Presents Peter Pan • 10am

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Cannon River Clay Tour • 10am-6pm

Farmington: Eureka Pots Northfield: Larchill Farm, Holmquist Pottery, LaChance Studio Twenty-one clay artists, many of whom exhibit nationally, will be showcasing Becky Lloyd their work. This free, self-guided studio tour is hosted by the Cannon Clay Cooperative. Eleven guest potters from around the country will join the cooperative in this inaugural tour. The event includes functional potters, sculptors and installation artists working in porcelain, stoneware and terracotta.

There will be carved vessels, wood-fired and soda-fired pottery, sculpted animals and pieces embellished with a myriad of patterns, natural scenes and narratives. The Cannon Clay Cooperative includes Kelly Connole, Joel Froehle, Chris & Sue Holmquist, James LaChance, Glynnis Lessing, Kip O’Krongly, Donovan Palmquist, Colleen Riley, Juliane Shibata and Barbara Zaveruha.

Guest artists include Linda Day (WI), Chandra DeBuse (MO), Maggie Finlayson (MT), Jay Jensen (WI), Sam Johnson (MN), Becky Lloyd (NC), Megan Mitchell (MN) and Kristin Pavelka (MN). The participating artists have been featured in Ceramics Monthly, Ceramics Arts Daily and American Ceramics Society publications. June 18-19.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

Dale Fierke • 5-6:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Singer/songwriter/guitarist Dale Fierke presents stainless ballads, scat tune soliloquies and torchlight blues.

Chad Johnson • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Rice County country rocker and acoustic alternative. Johnson’s influences range from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger to Johnny Reznik and Travis Trill. Covers and originals. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Optimum Trajectory • 7-9pm

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.

Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

Paul Seeba • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Acclaimed singer/songwriter Paul Seeba’s songs involve catchy melodies, strong harmonies and the interplay of acoustic/electric guitar layers that definitely fall into a roots rock genre – with impressionistic lyrics that often weave together a narrative honoring our northern heritage.

Farmington Dew Days • 1pm

Downtown Farmington Bag tournament 1pm, Grand Parade 5pm, Kiss the Pig 6:40pm and live music from Dweebs 8pm. Farmington Dew Days is June 15-18. More at farmingtondewdays.com.

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YOGA on the lawn at Northfield Hospital, 2000 North Avenue Celebrate the arrival of summer

Saturday, June 18 • 10 – 11 am Cost: Free

Registration preferred Walk-ins welcome if space allows Some mats will be available; please BYOM if possible

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Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm Chance Meetings • 10:30am

Main Street Moravian Church, Northfield Neil Rowley, Robin Ness, Gail Moll and John Hiscox are harmonious purveyors of ballads, blues, country and vintage pop.

Cannon River Clay Tour • 11am-5pm

Farmington: Eureka Pots Northfield: Larchill Farm, Holmquist Pottery, LaChance Studio See June 18 description. June 18-19.

Stone House Bus Tour • 12:45pm

City Hall, Faribault Part of Faribault Heritage Days. Register at 507/334-2064 (registration is free). More at faribaultheritagedays.com. June 15-19.

Mark Mraz • 1:30-4:30pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Everybody’s favorite piano man is back tickling the ivories and performing all your favorite sing-along songs, along with a trove of golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives.

Theater: 1776 • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault 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 www.hotspotmusic.org setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

Todd Douglas • 3-7pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

Shine (Dave Williams) • 5-7pm

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

Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

Quiz Night • 8pm

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

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

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, JUNE 21 Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Music in the Park: Swing Street • 7-8:30pm

Zumbrota East Side Park Swing Street is a 17-piece big band based in Southeast Minnesota with a repertoire including hits from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Arturo Sandoval, Gordon Goodwin and more. The Swing Street song list spans several decades and musical styles. Free weekly summer concert and free ice cream. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the State Theatre.

Moors & McCumber: Midwest Tour • 7-9pm

Loon Liquors, Northfield James Moors and Kort McCumber, a modern-day version of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, tour throughout the U.S. and Ireland. These gifted singer/songwriters and multi-instrumentalists delve into love and life through haunting lyrics, soaring harmonies and dazzling instrumental proficiency.

As Grammy award-winning producer Lloyd Maines puts it, “These guys should be playing every major festival in the country. They bring it all to the stage and deliver it in a big way.” Cover: $20. Reserve your space by contacting ann@silvercranes.com.

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, JUNE 22 Books & Stars • 6:30pm Booker bus opens, 7pm Patchouli & Terra Guitarra

Way Park, Northfield A fusion of blazing Spanish and world guitar instrumentals and spine-tingling vocal harmonies. Enjoy fun, free, family friendly entertainment on Wednesday evenings June 15-Aug. 3.

The rain site is the Odd Fellows Park shelter.

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

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

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Mark Ross • 7-11pm

Wilkinson James/Belvidere Oasis • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Enjoy a double-bill of great Americana tunes with two Twin Cities groups. Wilkinson James grabs listeners with hooky but rootsy self-penned songs that have been described as the bastard offspring of June Carter Cash and Townes Van Zandt. Belvidere Oasis is an Upper Midwest string band, tapping into the rootsy sounds of Americana music to create a lively and engaging set.

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield VFW

Malt-O-Meal Originals: An Exhibition of Firsts • 6:30-9pm

Northfield Historical Society Nearly 100 years ago, John S. Campbell formed the Campbell Cereal Company with one goal in mind: to create a delicious and easy-to-prepare hot wheat breakfast cereal. He called his cereal Malt-O-Meal. To this day Malt-O-Meal cereal is manufactured in Northfield’s historic Ames Mill. The company is full of historic “firsts,” like Campbell’s wildly successful hot cereal. This exhibition showcases a number of examples of original Malt-O-Meal achievements from throughout the company’s history.

JuneBug Music Festival • 6:30-11:30pm

Theater: 1776 • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

Moe & Larry • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Laura Moe and Larry Carpenter perform a unique mix of eclectic folk/Americana blended with contemporary tunes with exceptional vocals all accompanied by finger-picking style guitars.

Cowaroke • 9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Todd Thompson Band (6:30-8:30pm) – local acoustic music.

Ray Coudret & Friends (9-11:30pm) Bicycling Stormwater Tour • 7pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, 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. On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

The Contented Cow, Northfield FRIDAY, JUNE 24 YARNVENTURE 2016 Todd Thompson Band

400 Washington, Northfield CRWP invites residents for a 90-minute bike and talk to the properties of nearby homes and organizations to view and discuss stormwater practices that help keep the Cannon River clean. Meet at CRWP’s office (400 Washington) at 7pm. Free. RSVP to Kristi 507/786-3916. Must bring own bicycle and helmet to participate.

Northfield Community Band Performance • 7pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Local talent fills the Square with good ol’ hometown sounds.

Concerts in the Park: Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7pm

Southeastern Minnesota A two-day shop hop across Southeastern Minnesota with door prizes for the first 50 visitors each day, new patterns, custom yarns and prizes. Facebook.com/yarnventure for more info. June 24-25.

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson • 9:15am registration, 10am event

Old Memorial Pool, Northfield Join thousands of kids and families at aquatic facilities around the globe for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson ever.

30-minute lesson teaches participants how to be safe in and around the water. Participants need to be signed in no later than 9:50am.

The event is for all ages and abilities. Wear a swimming suit and bring a towel. Free.

Faribault Central Park This ensemble specializes in music from the American songbook prior to the 1950s. The band features some of the state’s finest musicians. MN Music Hall of Famer, Dr. Mike Hildebrandt, is lead instrumentalist, and local theater personality Dallas Musselman is lead vocalist.

Adrienne Lee, Hula Hoop Extraordinaire 10:30am and 1:30pm

11 @ 7 Concert Series: Owatonna Community Band • 7pm

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Owatonna Central Park

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.

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Great Hall, Faribault Public Library Faribault’s own Adrienne Lee has been hooping since 2008. She will amaze the audience with a hula hoop dance performance set to music. Stay after to ask questions, get demos and try out a hula hoop yourself. Lee also makes custom hula hoops if you’d like to buy one to call your own.

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

JuneBug Music Festival • 4:30-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Helen Forsythe (4:30-6:30pm) – Singer/songwriter and banjo player.

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The Zillionaires (7-9pm) – A four-piece electric band with Wendy Smith (guitar, vocals, accordion), Peter Nelson (guitar and vocals), Dave Drentlaw (drums) and Steve Delwiche (bass). They play Smith’s originals along with covers from a variety of styles including blues, rock and roll, roots and country. One of Northfield’s most danceable bands.

Slovczech (9:30-11:30pm) – Contemporary Czechoslovak and European folk rock.

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.

Free Movie • 7pm

Rejoice! Church, Dundas A pre-cursor to tomorrow’s Celebrate Dundas! Free water and popcorn.

Theater: The Wizard of Oz • 7pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

History Trivia Night • 7-8pm

Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield Teams of four can compete in history-related trivia questions.

Questions will center on Northfield and general history questions along with current events. Registration is $100/team and teams must be registered by June 20.

Artist Reception: Lisa Anderson, Susan Feigenbaum • 7-9pm

Northfield Arts Guild See exhibits page.

Carey Langer • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Carey Langer, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites, covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

Theater: 1776 • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

Egg ‘n E • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Egg ‘n E are Nigel Egg and Bobby E. 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. His repertoire includes original blues songs, a few classics and a very personal collection of soulful Americana roots music. Virtuoso guitarist and composer Bobby E is a renowned performer and producer. Bobby has been featured on National Public Radio and has appeared at numerous clubs and festivals.

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Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville SATURDAY, JUNE 25 YARNVENTURE 2016

Southeastern Minnesota A two-day shop hop across Southeastern Minnesota with door prizes for the first 50 visitors each day, new patterns, custom yarns and prizes. Facebook.com/yarnventure for more info. June 24-25.

Celebrate Dundas! • starts at 8am

Mill Ruins Area, Dundas Celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast 8-10am followed by a full day of family fun including self-guided historical tours, a bake sale, children’s carnival, ArtOrg Steamroller Printmaking, Horsedrawn People Movers, car show, food vendors, Scottish Highland games, craft beverage tasting, kids’ baseball clinic (at Memorial Park) and Dundas Dukes vs. Minneapolis River Rats baseball game (also Memorial Park). A link to the full schedule can be found at cityofdundas.org. The music lineup: Mark Allen (8:30-11am) – 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 CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Martin Anderson and the Goods (11am-3pm) – 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) and Martin Anderson (lead vocals, guitar). Full schedule and more at martinandersonandthegoods.com.

8th Street Band (8pm at Dawn’s Corner Bar) – Northfield natives and local favorites Chad Johnson and Russell Franek are known for their spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style and have been playing together since junior high. Their music is at the crossroads between rock and country with a touch of modern folk. Influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Bob Seger, CCR, The Rolling Stones, Lynrd Skynrd, Zac Brown and Tom Petty.

History Hound Walk • 8:30am-1pm

Central Park, Northfield A combination of animal walk and historic walking tour of some of Northfield’s most impressive homes. The walking tour will encompass 11 homes on Northfield’s east side. This is a joint fundraiser for Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society. Cost: $20/person.

Northfield Farmers Market • 9-11am

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

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Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-1pm

Bridge Square, Northfield A combined artists and farmers market. Local and organic farm produce, art and fine craft, artisan foods and Northfield’s favorite bread and pastries. Weekly mix of entertainment and youth activities ranges from hammer dulcimer music to breakdancing. New vendors welcome. Riverwalk: The Art of a Summer Saturday. More at RiverWalkMarketFair.org.

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 CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Theater: The Wizard of Oz • 2 and 7pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield VFW

JuneBug Music Festival • 3-11:30pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield Eastside Collective (3-5pm) – An eclectic mix of energetic soul, gospel, R&B, funk and rock.

Matthew Griswold (5:30-7pm) – Griswold presents bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves, 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.

Andrea Sorum (7:30-8:30pm) – 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.

Stone Soup (9-11:30pm) – A hearty broth of rock and blues from a time when it hit you in the chest and lifted you straight up.

Breathe the air, stir the pot, share the wine and start feeling fine.

Tim Howe • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Silky vocals, melodic lines and acoustic guitar. Howe’s been compared to Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, Bruno Mars, John Mayer and Howie Day. On the Lily PADio. (In inclement weather, show moves to 9pm-12:30am inside.)

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.

Billy McLaughlin with Mystery Guest 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota An innovative and versatile performer and composer, Billy McLaughlin astounds audiences with the breadth of sound he draws from an acoustic guitar. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Dave Hudson • 9-11pm

Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault Hudson’s style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. His self-styled mix of cover songs ranging from the ’80s, ’90s and today, blended with his own recorded and nationally released music, has kept crowds coming back for more.

DJ • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Episcopal Cathedral Garden Tour • 12:30-5pm

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault 507/332-7003 or 507/334-8693 for more details.

Joel Kachel • 1:30-4:30pm

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

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.

Theater: The Wizard of Oz • 2pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center See theater page.

Russell Franek • 3-7pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See exhibits page.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

Theater: 1776 • 7:30pm

Nikki Walsh • 5-7pm

Exhibit Reception: Jean Formo, Anna Mason • 6:15-7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

Theater: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • 7:30pm

Central Park, Northfield See theater page.

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The Contented Cow, Northfield Nikki Walsh combines the vocal precision of jazz singing with the warmth and intimacy of folk.

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, June 26, continued Quiz Night • 8pm

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

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield Cribbage Tourney • 7pm

Northfield VFW

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Willie Nelson & Family with Special Guest Kris Kristofferson • 7:30pm

Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Mankato The iconic country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is “on the road again,” including a stop in Mankato. And he is bringing with him his Highwayman singing partner, Kris Kristofferson. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $45-$145 available at Verizon Wireless Center Box Office, 800/745-3000, and ticketmaster.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Brick Oven Pizza • 4-8pm

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.

Red Barn Farm, Northfield Bring your own chair/blanket, beverage, plate and napkin. More at redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Central Park, Northfield This is a special day-long event. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the national parks with Teddy Roosevelt. President Roosevelt will set up with his tent from 10am to 4pm. His stories and presentation are for all ages. Come meet him and ask questions about his camp.

Enjoy fun, free, family friendly entertainment on Wednesday evenings June 15-Aug. 3. The rain site is the Odd Fellows Park shelter.

More at booksandstars2016.blogspot.com.

Northfield Farmers Market • 11:45am-1pm

Riverside Park, Northfield Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Once Upon a Reader Traveling Trunk Show Presents: “Ten Pigs, An Epic Bath Adventure” • 2pm (ASL interpreted)

Great Hall, Faribault Public Library Join author and illustrator Derek Anderson for a one-of-a-kind show. Anderson will talk about “the Greatest Job in the World,” get everyone dancing to original music composed by Tom Lieberman and laughing with goofy props, and conclude with a group drawing activity.

Cantus Concert to Benefit Ruth’s House • 6-8pm

Books & Stars • 6:30pm Booker bus opens, 7pm Teddy Roosevelt Live!

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

The Contented Cow, Northfield THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Faribault Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus performs around the country and is acknowledged internationally for their artistic excellence and charistmastic personality. The group, based in the Twin Cities, started in 1995 as a student-run organization at St. Olaf. This performance is part of a special concert Cantus developed around the theme of homelessness, called “Would You Harbor Me?” Their songs touch on topics of loss and brokenness, the need for home and new beginnings, and are interspersed with powerful visual images and testimonies from the homeless and marginalized.

Open to the public, no ticket required. Freewill donations will be accepted with 100 percent of donations going towards the mission of Ruth’s House, which is to uplift women and children in crisis by providing transitional shelter and support.

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls An acoustic duo with Brandon Messmer and Jay Doughty. Over the last 20 years, along with playing acoustic shows in coffee houses and small venues, Messmer has played and sung in numerous rock and alternative bands performing covers and original compositions. Recent highlights include shows at Thursdays on First and Down By the Riverside with his former band Spindrift. Doughty has been playing in various groups around Rochester since moving there in 2003. He recently recorded three original songs with his band 15 Blackbirds, who will perform this August at Thursdays on First. Doughty does solo acoustic shows as well as the J. Brando duo when not gigging with 15 Blackbirds.

Music in the Park: Polka Dots • 7-8:30pm

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Zumbrota East Side Park 2016 marks the 67th year of the Polka Dots, who are still busy playing nearly every weekend. That is a lot of polka throughout the years. Free weekly concert and free ice cream. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the State Theatre.

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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Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

Public welcome.

J. Brando • 5-8pm

Northfield VFW

11 @ 7 Concert Series: Breakthrough, Light 45 • 6pm

Owatonna Central Park Breakthrough performs at 6pm followed by contemporary Christian group Light45 at 7pm. Breakthrough presents powerful vocals, catchy melodies, soaring guitar solos and heartfelt lyrics. They come with a message for the masses: love.

Northfield Community Band Performance • 7pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Local talent fills the Square with good ol’ hometown sounds.

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Concerts in the Park: Fridley City Band • 7pm

Faribault Central Park For more than 50 years the Fridley City Band has been a community band that attracts professional players and gifted amateurs. The band members have formed a specialty band that plays arrangements from Germany.

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

MN Hardwood Floor Renewal

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.

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Jason Paulson • 7-11pm

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, Northfield Jason Paulson is not your average country artist.

He trades the glitz and gloss of contemporary country radio for an honest storytelling. You may know him from his regionally popular band Grayson. On the Lily PADio. Cancelled if bad weather.

Leave for work in the morning and return to finished floors that evening – without undesirable fumes and a dusty mess! Schedule an appointment today.

Zachary Scot Johnson • 8pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Zachary Scot Johnson has the smooth guitar lines of James Taylor, the spunk of Joni Mitchell, the vocals of Elvis Costello and the songwriting ability of all three. Johnson’s music has had him touring nonstop since 2001 and has brought him to stages of all sizes across the country and onto multiple NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX morning and evening shows, radio and more. His repertoire covers a wide range of styles and genres, from folk to jazz, rock to spoken word, blues to pop, country to a cappella, gospel to instrumental and more.

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Farmers Market May – October Tuesdays & Fridays 11:45am-1pm Saturdays • 9-11am Riverside Park on 7th Street

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Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra CVRO was founded in 1979 by conductor Paul Niemisto as a program of the Northfield Arts Guild. The orchestra is a diverse group of volunteer musicians performing symphonic music, drawn together by a love of rehearsing and performing a fine repertoire. Anyone with talent, experience and motivation is welcome to join. Musicians come from all walks of life: professors, school teachers and administrators, business owners, clerical workers, stay-at-home parents, professionals, retired persons and students from middle school through college.

The Bridge Square Band, a summer “town band” that plays many outdoor attractions and events in Northfield, is composed of CVRO members.

The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra performs four annual concerts, usually in October, December, March and May. The 2016-17 season will include several guest conductors, with performances in Northfield and regional venues.

More information and tickets at: northfieldartsguild.org 507/645-8877

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Mark Ross Mark Ross is a high-energy acoustic singer/songwriter who plays a variety of rock, country, alternative and Americana music. His songwriting style is influenced by artists like Keith Urban, Rob Thomas, Zac Brown Band, U2 and more. Mark is a Northfield local and has been playing in the Midwest for 20 years. markrossmusicmn.com Upcoming Gigs: June 3 @ Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio, Northfield,

7-11pm June 4 @ Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault 9-11pm June 10 - 11 @ Maddens Resort, Brainerd June 23 @ Froggy Bottoms Lily PADio, Northfield,

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Richard F. Collman

Richard F. Collman is a minister/musician who plays piano, pipe organ, and Celtic harp. He performs in area venues and in Northfield Hospice. He founded the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals in 2007. rkcollman@msn.com

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Relativity

Relativity has been a local Northfield band since 1999. They play locally and at art centers, wineries, weddings and other venues throughout Greater Minnesota. The band combines outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and fiddle to create a fun and eclectic evening of music. With a request list of more than 200 songs, Relativity encourages the audience to choose what they want to hear, from covers of current top 40s to classic and folk rock. The band is Toby Jensen and Sandy Jensen, nearly always joined by Mike Hildebrandt, a Minnesota Rock & Country Music Hall of Fame fiddle player. Sandy’s identical twin sister, Linda Wilson, periodically joins the band, adding great harmony and percussion. Relativity also occasionally features local guest musicians such as Lori Williams, Mark Allen and Russ Baldwin. relativitytheband.com facebook.com/relativitymusic Upcoming gigs: June 4 @ Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls, 1:30-4:30pm June 17 @ Roadhouse Grill, Lake City, 7-10pm

Gary Rue A performer and composer, Rue has been playing music for audiences throughout the western hemisphere since the mid-sixties, beginning with various town halls in the Upper Midwest and graduating to East Coast ‘tent’ tours that included the Big Apple (Carnegie Hall as music director and duet partner for Gene Pitney) and far-flung points in Canada and the Caribbean. Early along the way, Rue began writing music of his own. His songs have been recorded by Nick Lowe, Helen Reddy and many prominent regional artists.

He is the author of nearly 80 scores for music theater (including The Stinky Cheese Man, which toured the U.S. and China with Dallas Children’s Theater in 2005-2006), is a 2010 Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee and an active touring musician and educator.

Collman Miller Piano Duo

Richard F. Collman and David K. Miller, two pianists extraordinaire, have performed in piano duo works since 2011 at such venues as the Northfield Retirement Center, Senior Center, south Minneapolis retirement homes and Northfield area churches.

They are often featured in the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals in music for organ and piano. They play music for two keyboards and some duets ranging from classical to popular.

David: musicmanmiller@charter.net Richard: rkcollman@msn.com

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Without music, life would be a mistake. ~Friedrich Nietzsche June 2016

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Alluvion

Guitar-wielding Berndt Evenson is responsible for what could be the next “basement gem” to come out of Minnesota’s underbelly, Alluvion.

Evenson has been in various musical groups since he was a teenager. From psychedelic rock (Con Queso, featuring Seth Mooney and Greg Norton of the legendary punk band Hüsker Dü) to Tech-House and Hip-Hop (Simply Us, featuring Dustin Lundell and Roe Pressley of Minneapolis-based SubClass ent.). While playing numerous festivals and clubs in the surrounding Midwest, Evenson was toiling with the sounds that would develop into what is now known as Alluvion.

The first four Alluvion albums were rough but playful explorations in dark yet mellow, wobbly bass synth sounds, combined with melodic textures and thumping percussion. The latest release, The Deepest Depths of Shallow Waters, is a whole new beginning in more ways than one; Evenson has taken his love of movie and song sampling and thrown in more live guitar and several tracks with his own – albeit mostly heavily processed – vocals.

The Alluvion concert experience features live midi tweaking, guitar and analogue ribbon improvisation, and heavily effect-driven layered vocals. This isn’t typical EDM or basement rock; once you’ve seen or heard Alluvion, that becomes delightfully apparent. alluvion.bandcamp.com facebook.com/AlluvionMusicProject Upcoming gigs: July 28 @ Driftwood Char Bar, Minneapolis

Chance Meetings These harmonious purveyors of blues, ballads, country and vintage pop have been playing together in various combinations for nine years. They perform their own unique versions of songs by Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Crosby Stills & Nash, Hoopsnakes, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, Emmy Lou Harris, Allison Krause, Patsy Kline, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Pure Prairie League, Linda Ronstadt, Tony Rice and more.

Instrumentation: includes bass, mandolin, mandola, 6- and 12-string guitars, banjitar, and guitar synth.

The sultry tones of Gail Moll combined with the rich baritone resonance of Robin Ness create captivating moments of listening pleasure. Add in the sonorous notes of Neil Rowley and John Hiscox and you’ve got a sweet mix of sound. Familiar songs are interspersed with tasty selections from lesser-known artists. If you’re looking for evening of memories, fun and surprises, take a chance with Chance Meetings. facebook.com/groups/223379634344102/ nlr5757@gmail.com 507/649-1312

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Upcoming gigs: June 16 @ Apple Valley Farmers Market, 5pm June 19 @ Main Street Moravian Church, Northfield, 10:30 am June 23 @ Lake City Farmers Market, 5pm Aug. 4 @ Owatonna Central Park, 5pm Oct. 27 @ Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing, 5pm

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Bonnie & the Clydes Bonnie & the Clydes music can best be described as the kind of songs you listened to when you and your friends were renting your first apartment near the campus sometime in the ’60s or early ’70s and your entire furniture contribution to the apartment consisted of a mattress and a coffee table made from a telephone company wooden spool that you snatched from a construction site next to the natural food grocery that was up the rear stairway above the paraphernalia shop where they also sold posters and lava lamps and had a cat in the front window named Quagmire who was the mother of one of your girlfriend’s kittens that is now sleeping in your guitar case in the back of your VW microbus next to Ken Kesey’s book, a bottle of Boone’s Farm Apple Wine and a stack of signs protesting the government’s policies in some far-off country.

Delivering rock, folk and R & B tunes of the ’60s and ’70s – and some vintage blues – for 20 years, Bonnie & the Clydes are sure to get your toes tapping. Expect to hear three-part harmonies as they cover Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Beatles, Van Morrison, the Grateful Dead, Bessie Smith, the Drifters, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac, with a little Elvis thrown in for good measure.

Bonnie & the Clydes are Northfielders Bill McGrath (guitar & vocals), Scott McMillan (guitar & vocals) and Bonnie Jean Flom (percussion & vocals).

For bookings: bonnie.clydes.mn@gmail.com Upcoming gigs: June 11 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 6-8:30pm July 22 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 6-8:30pm Aug. 5 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 6-8pm

Sept. 17 @ Riverwalk Market Fair, Northfield, 9am–1pm Sept. 17 @ Tavern Lounge, Northfield, 8-11pm Oct. 29 @ Tavern Lounge, Northfield, 8-11pm

Music can change the world because it can change people. ~Bono

Multe

Multe grew out of a weekly Nordic folk music gettogether and jam session (once known as Nordic Jam) when some of its participants decided to take on the genre more seriously and emulate some of its heroes.

Originally focused on gammaldans (literally “old dance” – schottische, waltz, reinlender, etc.), the band has grown to include tunes more suited to listening than dance by artists at the forefront of modern Scandinavian folk music.

Multe’s members have hosted such artists here for gigs and visited them in their native lands during festivals.

The band’s current lineup is: Jon Bjork (five-row accordion, guitar), Doug Wornson (accordion), Bruce Jensen (double bass), Jerry Johnson (guitar) and Glenn Lee (accordion).

multemusic.com/band facebook.com/MulteBand Upcoming gigs: June 5 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 3:30-5:30pm June 10-11 @ Nisswa-Stamman Nordic Music Festival Upcoming Multe Music Presentations: June 3 – Haaga Folk Machine @ Contented Cow,

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Martha Larson

Local cellist, vocalist and music entrepreneur Martha Larson began her music career as a classically trained cellist but expanded to jazz and rock as a college student while earning her mechanical engineering degree at Northwestern University. She was active in the Chicago music scene for more than ten years, performing with various rock and jazz ensembles, founding her own jazz ensemble, the Uptown Strings, and studying jazz theory, improvisation, writing and arranging with David Bloom at the Bloom School of Jazz.

In 2010, Larson moved to Northfield and founded the gypsy jazz ensemble Ile du Berceau. The ensemble appears frequently with Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club and strives to cultivate the budding gypsy jazz scene in Southern Minnesota. She recently founded Hot Spot Music (801 Division St. S., Northfield), a practice, rehearsal, teaching and event space for local musicians. She established the now-annual Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series which brings worldrenowned professional musicians to Northfield for rousing “hot club” style community jam sessions.

Larson began her professional career as an acoustical consultant for the Chicago firm of Kirkegaard Associates and a project manager for the Rise Group. She is now the manager of Campus Energy and Sustainability at Carleton College. She lives in Northfield with her loving husband, Nat, and two adorable kids, Olga and Gus. marthalarson.com hotspotmusic.org

Wasted Talent

Wasted Talent, out of New Market, plays a variety of rock, pop and a little country from artists such as AC/DC, Foo Fighters, P!nk, Pat Benatar and Miranda Lambert. Their playlist has a great blend of hit music that will keep everyone entertained and dancing. This highly experienced five-piece band has male and female lead vocals to cover all the songs you love. Wasted Talent is Kyle Murphy and Brita Brown (lead vocals), brother duo Doug Orth (lead guitar) and Scott Orth (drums) and Paul Robinette (bass). wastedtalentband.com facebook.com/Wasted-Talent-Band Upcoming gigs: June 17 @ Farmington Dew Days, 8pm Sept. 10 @ Northfield VFW, Defeat of Jesse James Day, 8:30pm Oct. 22 @ Doublewide, Halloween Costume Party, New Market, 9pm Nov. 12 @ Whiskey Business, New Prague, 9pm

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Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing They are rather adorable and, better yet, they sound GREAT! Jivin’ Ivan plays classic acoustic swing from the Great American Songbook – tunes you can hum along, sing along, and dance along with. Hot licks and stellar vocals abound, and talented guest artists frequently sit in for a few songs, or a few sets.

There’s something for everyone, so come on out to their party and “swing” on in! jivinivanandthekingsofswing.com Upcoming gigs: June 4 @ Signature Bar and Grill, Faribault, 7:30-11:30pm June 23 @ Central Park, Faribault, 7pm July 20 @ Rice County Fair, Faribault, 6:30-8:30pm

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Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. ~Beethoven The Zillionaires

Electric rock, roots, blues, alt originals and covers.

Guitars, accordion and surprises with Wendy Smith, Peter Nelson, Dave Drentlaw and Mike Legvold.

“Amazingly delightful.” “A groovy, fab band.” thezillionaires.com facebook.com/TheZillionairesMusic thezillionaires@gmail.com Upcoming gigs: June 24 @ The Contented Cow, Northfield July 13 @ Way Park, Northfield, 7pm Aug. 14 @ Glewwe Brewery, Prior Lake

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I Cantanti

This fall, I Cantanti Chamber Choirs will begin their 29th year of making fine choral music in the Northfield area. During Advent they will present their annual Nine Lessons and Carols concert in Northfield and Cannon Falls. In early 2017 they will perform their first-ever concert for children and in the spring they will have a concert guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Wayne Kivell founded this choral organization in 1988 and continues to direct I Cantanti (mixed voices) and Le Donne (women’s voices). icantanti-choirs.org facebook.com/ICantantiChoirs

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Marc Reigel In 1965, Marc Reigel founded the Night Crawlers, a band that toured the Midwest and was known as Carleton College’s “house band,” attracting Carls, Oles and townies alike to dances at Carleton’s Sayles-Hill Gym and Northfield’s Armory. A fan in the Netherlands created a Night Crawlers Facebook page which now has followers from 43 countries. Reigel, who grew up in Owatonna and now lives in Bloomington, has returned to Northfield since 2010 to lead sing-alongs of songs from 1955 to 1965 that shaped the music his band played.

His grandfather, Northfield farmer Irvin Scott, was married to Ruth Whiting, daughter of dentist D.J. Whiting who was shot at by the James-Younger Gang during the bank robbery attempt in 1876, leaving Reigel grateful the gang’s aim was off. facebook.com/The-Night-Crawlers-60s-Minnesota-GarageBand/114548891904744 Upcoming gig: June 16 – Marc Reigel Oldies Sing-Along with Barry Gillespie, Wendy Smith, Rae Rusnak, Lori Williams and Go Go Girls Ann Etter and Michelle Drenth @ Froggy Bottoms River Pub/Lily PADio, Northfield, 8-10:30pm

Anna Marie Mitchell Personal and heartfelt, young singer/songwriter Anna Marie Mitchell writes and sings with a wisdom far beyond her years. Receiving accolades here at home and in Nashville, this young artist is sure to achieve great heights. annamariemitchell.com/AMM/Home.html

Music is the soundtrack of your life. ~Dick Clark

Northfield Troubadors

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Founded in 1979, the Troubadors maintain the tradition of community-based male choruses. The ensemble performs for senior residences, the School for the Blind, Laura Baker school and service clubs. They have also performed the national anthem at Carleton College football games. Appearances are scheduled October through December and in April and May, culminating in a spring concert for the public. New members are welcome without audition.

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Randall Ferguson

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Fred the Bear

Using antique and modern instruments, Randall Ferguson’s performances span 500 years of acoustic guitar music. His repertoire ranges from Renaissance court music to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish flamenco. His instruments range from Renaissance lute and vihuela to present-day concert classical and flamenco guitars. Ferguson has performed in flamenco clubs in Madrid, Spain, Mexico City, Veracruz and Mérida, Mexico. He has also appeared on the Mexican Tonight Show, Anoche, on Mexican National Television.

Fred the Bear is an adult alternative band known for rich harmonies, emotive dynamics and original songs.

The music reflects on life’s promises and disappointments through personally crafted lyrics and driving rhythms. Mixed within these originals is a blend of music from Midwest artists, current indie touring bands and other long-standing favorites.

The name and drive for the band’s great live show are a tribute to Bruce “Fred the Bear” Eschler. At his bar, the “Bear’s Den” in Donaldson, you’d always get a stiff drink and when the music was crankin’, you were in for a hell of a night. So they pay tribute to the man who provided them with their first glimpse into the energy of live music ... Fred the Bear. fredthebear.com facebook.com/FredtheBearRochester

Upcoming gigs: May 28 @ Tavern Lounge, Northfield, 8pm June 18 @ High Court Pub, Lanesboro, 8pm June 25 @ Picks & Pints Festival, Kinney Creek Brewery, Rochester, 7pm July 29 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 7pm Aug. 12 @ Kinney Creek Brewery, Rochester, 7pm Aug. 31 @ Wildwood Sports Bar, Rochester Sept. 15 @ Kinney Creek Brewery, Rochester, 7pm Sept. 16 @ The Doggery, Rochester, 8pm Nov. 5 @ Good Sport Bar and Grill, St. Charles

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Gen. Rising

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Gen. Rising is a new independent student-led band out of St. Olaf College. Brought together by the unique vision of singer/songwriter Tatyana Hornof, this group’s musical chemistry was immediately recognized, even with the members’ diverse musical backgrounds. The name Gen. Rising, short for Generation Rising, was created for their first concert and while intended to be used just for St. Olaf’s first Urban Sound Concert, it stuck. The band realized that to their audience Gen. Rising represented a sense of community and vibrancy that they wanted to support. The band has plans for the future and is thankful for the support they have received.

Members: Tatyana Hornof (lead vocal/guitar), Gunnar Olseth (guitar), Griffin House (piano), Lilia Escobar (cajon/ backing vocals), Maddie Thies (bass/vocals), and JJ McNulty (alternate drums) soundcloud.com/generation-rising facebook.com/Gen-Rising-1695572370685046/ Instagram: @gen.rising genrisingmusic@gmail.com

Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. ~Pablo Casals

Stone Soup

Started in 2010, Stone Soup is a ’60s and ’70s cover band that takes pride in attention to detail while delivering its lineup of rock classics. Its trademark guitardriven sound is lean and powerful with a visceral effect on dance-entranced audiences. This is music you “ feel.” Songs of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Savoy Brown, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, ZZ Top and many others played as true to their original versions as possible. Some of Soup’s members have been playing together for more than 30 years. Featuring: Jon Bjork (guitars and vocals), Jeff Lien (bass), Dave Drentlaw (drums and vocals) and Chris Perry (guitars and vocals). House band at the Contented Cow, Northfield.

Upcoming gig: June 25 – JuneBug @ Contented Cow, Northfield,

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David K. Miller

David K. Miller has performed on piano throughout his career as a music teacher and director. Since moving to Northfield in 2008, he has appeared as a soloist or accompanist with choirs, school music ensembles, theater productions, business meetings and churches.

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Martin Anderson and the Goods Martin Anderson has been making music in Northfield for 13 years. He started out with his son, Michael Anderson, and his cousin, Marty Knaeble, from Minneapolis.

Over the years the band has grown and evolved into a working rock-n-roll cover band christened the Goods.

Martin Anderson established a long-lasting relationship with Contented Cow pub owners Norm Butler and Diane Burry and their special music venue. Martin and the band have spent countless summer nights under the stars along the river… you can’t beat it.

Peter Laack, Martin Anderson, Steve Paoli, Andrew Meyer and Alex Sandberg

The Goods have been a wonderful mix of artists young and old, experienced and new, from many backgrounds and many places, including Carleton and St Olaf colleges, keeping things fresh and full of energy.

The Goods 2016 are Peter Laack (keyboards, sax, accordion), Alex Sandberg (lead guitar), Christian Wheeler (bass), Andrew Meyer (sax, mandolin, bass, lead guitar, harmonica and more), Steve Paoli (drums) and Martin Anderson (lead vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar). The band is currently evolving an acoustic project, “The Goods Acoustic,” that has had a good reception so far, recently playing the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls. martinandersonandthegoods.com facebook.com/Martin-Anderson-and-the-Goods Upcoming gigs: The Goods Acoustic: Alex Sandberg, Martin Anderson, June 4 @ Contented Cow, Northfield, 8:30-11:30pm and Peter Laack June 25 @ Celebrate Dundas!, 11am-3pm July 2 – MartyParty and the Goods Reunion @ Contented Cow, Northield (Goods Acoustic 5pm, Martin Anderson & the Goods w/guests 8pm) Aug. 20 @ Riverwalk Market Fair, Northfield (Goods Acoustic) Sept. 10 @ Contented Cow, Northfield (Goods Acoustic 11am-1pm, Martin Anderson & the Goods 5-7pm) Oct. 22 @ Riverwalk Market Fair, Northfield (Goods Acoustic)

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Regional Music Festivals • Concert Series

9th Annual Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues Fest June 3-5 @ Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna A fundraiser for local Special Olympics.

Music includes The Fabulous Lovehandles, Brother Sun Sister Moon, The Beat Daddys, Armadillo Jump, Dave Lambert & The Motivators, Tullie Brae, The Jimmys, Tweed Funk, Bridget Kelly Band, Swamp Kings, Mark Cameron Band, Smokin’ in Steele Band and Mike Fugazzi.

On-site Camping, 5K Fun Run, Family Bike Cruise, Blues for Kids, Amateur Backyard BBQ Competition, Kids Q Competition, Hot Rod Car Show, Big Rig Display, Antique Tractor Display & Parade, Food Vendors, Pancake Breakfast. smokininsteele.com facebook.com/Smokin-In-Steele-BBQ-and-Blues-Festival-196760883727952

4 Concert Series The 411 Concert Series, founded by the Northfield Arts Guild in 2012, features regional and nationally recognized artists in the intimate venue of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third St. W., in Northfield. A truly unique listening and viewing experience. One recent concertgoer said, “One of the best performances that we’ve seen… and one of the best sounding! Your little performance center is awesome!”

Produced by Northfield Arts Guild members Ray Coudret and Dan Rustad, the 411 Concert Series has featured such diverse and outstanding talent as The Pines, Michael Johnson, Communist Daughter, Caroline Herring, John Gorka and Martha Scalan.

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July 28-31 @ Main stage in Bridge Square, Northfield (with secondary stages at Way Park and Odd Fellows Park) The complete schedule along with biographies and photos of the bands can be found on the Vintage Band Festival website. vintagebandfestival.org facebook.com/VintageBandFestival twitter.com/VintageBandFest vintagebandfestival@gmail.org

Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals will celebrate their 10th year this summer with recitals on Wednesdays in Northfield churches and colleges.

The schedule – 12:15-12:45pm: July 6 @ United Methodist Church, Richard F. Collman and David K. Miller July 13 @ First United Church of Christ, Rosalie Alcoser July 20 @ St. Olaf College, Boe Chapel, Catherine Rodland and Jamie Bobb July 27 @ Carleton College Music & Drama Center, Kraig Windschitl Aug. 3 @ Carleton College, Skinner Chapel, Stephen May Aug. 10 @ St. John’s Lutheran Church, David Lim

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June 23-25 @ The Contented Cow, Northfield The JuneBug Festival of Music has been part of Northfield’s summer music scene since 2008 when Norman Butler first organized the event. Musicians perform outdoors along the Cannon River at The Contented Cow, Northfield. contentedcow.com June 23 Todd Thompson Band, 6:30-8:30pm Ray Coudret & Friends, 9-11:30pm June 24 Helen Forsythe, 4:30-6:30pm The Zillionaires, 7-9pm Slovczech, 9:30-11:30pm June 25 Eastside Collective, 3-5pm Matthew Griswold, 5:30-7pm Andrea Sorum, 7:30-8:30pm Stone Soup, 9-11:30pm

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Music Venues Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily P D io Come hell or high water Froggy Bottoms River Pub has been a staple in Northfield since 2001, surviving through the 2010 flood when “the water was this high” and in 2014 when Northfield volunteers worked 24-hour shifts to keep the floors dry until the water receded. The spiral staircase welcomes all ages to enjoy a variety of great appetizers, wraps and burgers. They were voted Southern Minn Scene’s “Best Place for Fries” in 2015.

Open seasonally and for special catered events, Froggy Bottoms’ adjoining Lily PADio, awarded “Best Patio” by Southern Minn Scene in 2015, is a great place to enjoy views of downtown Northfield against the Cannon River. The Lily PADio is also a great place to enjoy some of Minnesota’s best acoustic singers and songwriters every weekend throughout the spring, summer and fall. froggybottoms.com facebook.com/FroggyBottomsRiverPub

All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music. ~Walter Pater

The Contented Cow Pub

The Contented Cow Pub (est. 1999) offers three stages (one indoor and two outdoor) for live music and other performances.

An authentic pub, offering a great selection of local and U.S. beers, where there is never a cover charge and all are welcome; young and old, locals and visitors from near and far. They host jam sessions, emerging artists, bands from Carleton and St. Olaf colleges, the Northfield community, the Twin Cities and as far away as Alaska and Scandinavia (June 3, 14 and 17).

Every summer The Contented Cow Pub hosts major music festivals: MayFly (May 27-28), JuneBug (June 23-25) and JulyJazzFest (July 15- 16), and DJJD at the Cow (Sept. 7-11), plus other special musical events and tributes (2016 – Bowie & Prince). The Vintage Band Festival (July 28-31) brings bands to Northfield from all over the world, some of which will be performing at The Cow. Their outside patio, deck and new pergola area, overlooking the Cannon River, are all perfect places to enjoy a beverage and appetizers, listen to music and relax with friends. contentedcow.com facebook.com/TheContentedCow

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Hot Spot Music Need a quiet place to practice? A teaching studio outside the home?

A place to hold a house concert without cleaning the house? Hot Spot Music brings together musicians of all ages and abilities to incubate, appreciate and celebrate various aspects of music. The studio space at 801 Division St., in Northfield is home to banjo lessons with Helen Forsythe, a weekly Sunday Jazz Jam and jazz improvisation courses with Martha Larson, an intensive eight-week summer songwriting course with Gary Rue and a growing list of music happenings. The Hot Spot also displays artwork by artist-in-residence, Bob Christy, and recently hosted two gallery receptions for the Painted Violins Fundraiser organized by local music instructor, Laura Geissler. Hot Spot Music provides local musicians a comfortable, dedicated, sound-isolated environment for exploring their projects and passions. Hot Spot Music – it’s your local music incubator! hotspotmusic.org instagram.com/hot_spot_music

Cannon River Winery

Located in the heart of downtown Cannon Falls, Cannon River Winery has become a music hub for Southern Minnesota featuring a variety of local musicians every weekend, sure to meet everyone’s musical tastes. With a revamped tasting room and knowledgeable and friendly staff, they strive to provide a “wow” experience. cannonriverwinery.com/events facebook.com/Cannon.River.Winery

Crossings at Carnegie Crossings at Carnegie is a concert venue set in a 100-year-old former Carnegie library building in Zumbrota that also houses an art gallery and gift shop. They’ve been hosting regional and national acts in their intimate setting for 15 years.

Crossings also brings acts to the State Theatre, a 270-seat vintage theater next door. From emerging artists to established touring musicians, from national acts such as BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Ronny Cox to world-renowned artists such as George Winston and Peter Yarrow, musicians find in Crossings a venue that offers a connection to an appreciative audience. In turn, audiences find an experience like no other.

Original music and tribute concerts by groups such as Collective Unconscious and Fabulous Armadillos are equally at home here. crossingsatcarnegie.com facebook.com/crossingsatcarnegie

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HISTORIC

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Mike Hildebrandt: He Fiddles When He Can Mike (“Doc”) Hildebrandt has a motto, taken from John Denver’s song Thank God, I’m a Country Boy. It is, “I fiddle when I can and I work when I should!” A board-certified physician specializing in family medicine at the Allina Clinic in Faribault, Hildebrandt is also known throughout our area as an exceptional fiddle player whose enthusiasm for music shows in the radiant smile on his face as he plays or listens to others in musical gatherings. Will Healy, his longtime friend and host of the Over and Back variety shows Hildebrandt played in, told me, “I always told Mike that his patients would be a whole lot better off if he just played his fiddle for them instead of writing a prescription!”

While the Over and Back show ended its run in 2005, the Over and Back Band continues, with Hildebrandt on fiddle, Craig Wasner on piano, Steve Jennings on drums and Gordon Oschwald on bass.

“An Evening with the Over and Back Band” will be held on June 10 at the Faribault American Legion as a benefit for the Rice County Historical Society, including dinner, raffle and silent auction.

Hildebrandt was a bit of a “country boy” as he grew up in the Mendota Heights/West St. Paul area, then more rural than it is today.

His grandfather lived on a farm just a quarter of a mile up the road and other relatives lived nearby. He would pick tomatoes and drive his grandfather’s tractor around in the summer so, Hildebrandt told me, he was “used to having elbow room.” His father was an accountant for Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company and still lives in the family home there which was built in 1950, where Milt and Daraliene Hildebrandt raised six children, with Mike as the oldest. Hildebrandt told me, “My folks always said they wanted to make sure that us kids had opportunities for education and music.” Both were musically inclined but did not have “much opportunity that way.” His mother had played the violin in her high school orchestra in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and kept her father’s violin, which had been brought over from Germany, in their house. As early as age three, Hildebrandt experimented with this violin, attracted at first to the box it was in. He then started lessons on it in third grade in 1961 and played violin in school orchestras, playing in Minnesota AllState Orchestras from 1969 to 1971. He also played piano in the high school jazz band.

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Mike Hildebrandt is a physician who has fiddled around in Faribault and vicinity since 1982. Photo by Katie Brien Photography, Faribault

After graduation from Henry Sibley High School in 1971, Hildebrandt attended the University of Minnesota, pursuing both medicine and music. He played in the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra and continued taking private lessons from Minnesota Orchestra violinist Henry Gregorian, which he had started while in junior high. At the university, Hildebrandt’s classes in music theory led to a further grounding in classical music. Then came the next phase of musical expression when his violin playing became “fiddling.”

Hildebrandt said that he found starting medical school at the University of Minnesota to be a “very intense time,” and he thought to himself, “Man, I need some sort of an alternative way to just relax.”

He saw a sign on a telephone pole on the campus, “Bluegrass band getting started, looking for a fiddle player.” And soon the Buckacre Bluegrass Band was born (not to be confused with an Illinois group with a similar name). Hildebrandt said it Hildebrandt, shown here with violin in 1976, was a 1971 graduate of Henry Sibley High School in W. St. Paul and got his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Minnesota. Courtesy

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Hildebrandt played in his first bluegrass band, Buckacre, from 1975 to 1978. Members were (left to right) John Sandell, Bruce Jaeger, Mike Hildebrandt, Paul Moe and Tom O’Neill.

Hildebrandt (left) formed the band Good Medicine in 1981 with Bruce Neumann and his wife Paula Hildebrandt while doing his family practice residency. They played together from 1981 to 1986.

was great entertainment and a “great relief from studying.” Plus the band got a regular gig at the Amalgamated Restaurant in Minneapolis which paid for a lot of medical books. The band played together from 1975 to 1978.

collection of people from around the world – some established, some up and coming, some traditional, and some really on the ‘cutting edge’ – which might also be a nice way of saying ‘very strange’!

I was like a kid in a candy store – had never seen anything like it.”

Hildebrandt hosted a fiddle workshop and played with talented jazz violinist Randy Sabien, now chair of the Strings Dept. at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul. Among Hildebrandt’s memories (besides enjoying seeing up close the musicianship and hilarity of Riders in the Sky) was having the chance to see artists Doc Watson, David Amram, Minneapolis blues/folk musicians Koerner, Ray and Glover, the “most energetic show” of Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco Band, John Lee Hooker and taking a “fun bus ride” with Santiago Jimenez Jr. and his Mexican band.

Photo from 1976 courtesy Mike Hildebrandt

When Hildebrandt was in residency at Bethesda Lutheran Hospital in St. Paul in 1981, he joined with a residency colleague, Bruce Neumann (guitarist and singer) and played as a duo for hospital events, weddings and such. In 1981, Hildebrandt had married Paula Olson, a nurse who was also a good piano player and singer.

She volunteered to learn to play bass with the bluegrass group named Good Medicine. They performed together until 1986.

In 1982, Hildebrandt was asked to play fiddle with Jay Peterson and Jane Kopiska on guitars and vocals and Barb Montero (of the New Prairie Ramblers of Prairie Home Companion) on bass. They auditioned for North America’s largest folk festival in Winnipeg, Canada, in July, naming themselves the ‘49 Pickup Band (since they literally were a “pickup band,” only knowing each other from informal jam sessions around the Twin Cities). The new band was chosen to perform at this three-day festival of music which featured 250 musicians on nine stages. They played on one of the side stages and then, when one group cancelled on short notice, their band was asked to open for Riders in the Sky in the evening on the main stage, before more than 30,000 people. (This same year, Riders in the Sky, formed in 1977, became the first exclusively Western music artist to join the Grand Ole Opry and later won two Grammy awards.) It was, said Hildebrandt, a “really magical” experience.

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That fall Mike and Paula Hildebrandt moved to Faribault, wanting to be outside the Twin Cities, but close enough to his relatives and musical connections there and to her relatives in South Dakota. He started work at the Faribault Clinic and is now with Allina. He said, “Thirty-four years later, we’re still here.” Hildebrandt appreciates the many beautiful and well-preserved historic buildings and the geography of Faribault. He enjoys its rivers, bluffs, nature center, lack of traffic and the fresh air of a place with “a little more low-key lifestyle” and easy access to the countryside. Hildebrandt said, “I have wonderful partners; the people that I work with have just been fantastic through the years.”

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The ‘49 Pickup Band, shown on a side stage at the Winnipeg International Folk Festival in July of 1982, later found themselves opening for Riders in the Sky before 30,000 on the main stage.

Members, from left to right, were Barb Montoro, Jane Kopiska, Jay Peterson and Mike Hildebrandt. Courtesy Mike Hildebrandt

Hildebrandt (left) and Randy Sabien (right) led a fiddle workshop at the Winnipeg International Folk Festival in July of 1982.

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of whom I’ve seen for over three decades.” Hildebrandt finds the wide range of skills that is needed in a smaller town which lacks specialists is “incredibly stimulating; it’s something new every day and never boring.”

Music continues to be his form of relaxation, “never a job” for him, just a lot of fun. (Hildebandt told me he really gets a kick out of it when his patients come to see him play.) He started playing with the Platte Valley Boys in 1976 and the band included his name when they were inducted into the Minnesota Rock/Country Hall of Fame (now called the Mid-America Hall of Fame) in 2007, the first bluegrass band to be inducted. Hildebrandt got to know the group, based in the Twin Cities, in the mid-70s through bluegrass festivals and was often called upon to join them. Hildebrandt said the group was “very helpful in teaching me some of the more traditional bluegrass style because back then there weren’t instruction books on it or CDs or YouTube or anything like that. You had to go sit with somebody who knew what they were doing and kind of absorb it.” Current members of the group are Ron Colby on banjo, Scott Stebbins on mandolin, Tony Andreason (from the Trashmen of Surfin’ Bird fame) on guitar, Catie Jo Pidel on fiddle and Ross Willets on bass.

Shortly after moving to Faribault, Hildebrandt started playing in a duo with Faribault’s Steve Cloutier. With Cloutier, a jazz guitarist, luthier and composer, he recorded the theme Cloutier wrote for Mankato State’s KMSU Morning Show, which is still heard weekdays at 9am.

Many will remember Hildebrandt’s fiddling in the beloved Over and Back show, a variety show from 1991 to 2005. That show developed out of a yearly benefit concert held in Northfield for the charity World Vision by master musician Craig Wasner, who invited his friends to play with him. One year the emcee was Will Healy, pastor of Emmaus Baptist Church in Northfield. Healy told me, “Once I heard Mike play the fiddle, I just knew I had to figure out a way to become his friend, and so I did!”

Hildebrandt said the participants decided to have a variety show four times a year, “patterned after the Prairie Home Companion radio show” and they would “see how it goes, just for fun.” The fun lasted until November of 2005, a run of 14 years.

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Hildebrandt, who started playing with the Platte Valley Boys in 1976, was inducted with them into the Minnesota Rock/Country Hall of Fame in 2007, the first bluegrass band to be inducted.

Shown here in 2008, members are (left to right) Tony Andreason, Scott Stebbins, Mike Hildebrandt, Ron Colby, Tim Roggenkamp and Cindy Roggenkamp. Courtesy Mike Hildebrandt

I asked Healy, whose monologue always set up the show’s theme and who was the guiding force behind the shows, about the use of “Over and Back,” a basketball term, as the title. He said, “We used it as a metaphor, of course, the rule being that once you cross that decisive center line with the ball, you can’t go back, for if you do, a short, balding man (my preferred way of describing the moment) will run up to you, blow his whistle, cry ‘over and back,’ and possession of that precious ball is lost. So my invitation was that the audience ‘come on over with us’ for the evening – and back. Back to remembering the way things were, or back to a simpler time, or back to that rich place of community, where we remember that we’re always better together than we are apart... That’s the idea I tried to keep in mind as I wrote the show.” As for working with Hildebrandt on the show, Healy said, “Mike was a delight to work with – always ready to give pretty much any harebrained musical idea of ours a try.”

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Community Action Center and United Way. The Over and Back Band was the “house band” of the show: Hildebrandt on fiddle, Steve Jennings on drums, Gordon Oschwald on bass, Craig Wasner on piano and sometimes Al Mason on harmonica and guitar. Hildebrandt remembers when they first began playing together, his reaction was “Wow! We could sound pretty good if we tried!” He has lasting memories of how much fun it was to “get together and play with such talented people” in the show. Hildebrandt also appreciated the opportunity to hear stories while hanging out with guest artists who were featured, from the Twin Cities and beyond. The Over and Back Band got to play blues, jazz, folk, ’40s music, bluegrass, even some rock and roll.

The shows in June of 1997 brought in international folk artist and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John McCutcheon and Pat Donohue, fingerpicking guitarist with a mastery of folk, jazz, blues and swing music who spent 20 years with Prairie Home Companion. Then, in November of 1997, renowned folk singer/songwriter Bill Staines joined in. Virtuosos Dean Magraw (folk guitarist) and Peter Ostroushko (fiddle and mandolin) were featured in a show called “Under the Harvest Moon” in Sept. of 1998. A nationally acclaimed jazz ensemble, the Motion Poets, took part in June of 1999, and that September Mankato’s contemporary folk artists, the Divers, joined the crew for the courtroom drama theme of “Busted.” The 10th anniversary show in June of 2001 featured the Minnesota Klezmer Band. Healy told the Northfield News of June 16, “My only regret is I haven’t had the opportunity to sing more.” So he sang a version of John McCutcheon’s Cut the Cake, after which Hildebrandt performed the Orange Blossom Special.

Also featured in the shows were talented vocalists Charlotte DeVries, LuAnn Aldrich and Susan Lohmann. The ever-entertaining Bleacher Girls added songs ranging from the Andrews Sisters to the Pointer Sisters.

But all good things come to an end, and Over and Back ended with shows held Nov. 18-20, 2005, at the Northfield High School Auditorium. The folk duo Neal and Leandra (whose songs have been praised by folk legend Tom Paxton) were the last guest artists. Healy said in the Oct. 29, 2005, Northfield News, “We wanted to end this when it felt right, and we think now is the time.” The website farewell from cast and crew said, “Over and Back has truly been a labor of love and we are so grateful for your enthusiastic support over this great run!”

In the 1990s, Hildebrandt made several trips to Nashville to help a friend record some songs. A highlight was getting to play a set at the famed Bluebird Café, a site now used in the ABC show Nashville. He also played in several services of Nashville’s Cowboy Church, run by Harry Yates and Joanne Cash Yates, sister of Johnny Cash. The interdenominational services are broadcast live to 110 countries.

From 1991 to 2005, popular benefit variety shows were held called Over and Back. Cast members gathered together for a 10th anniversary CD in 2002 were (left to right) Craig Wasner, Steve Jennings, LuAnn Aldrich, Mike Hildebrandt, Susan Lohmann, host Will Healy, Charlotte DeVries, Al Mason and Gordon Oschwald. Photo by Gary Hoganson

Despite the end of the Over and Back show in 2005, the Over and Back Band continues to play together. They will be performing at the June 10 annual fundraiser of the Rice County Historical Society, with dinner and silent auction. Band members, shown on this CD from 2008, are (left to right) Craig Wasner, Steve Jennings, Mike Hildebrandt and Gordon Oschwald. Photo by Sheila Ryan Photography, Minneapolis

Mike Hildebrandt’s first CD in 1997 of hymns in various styles showed him on the cover (right), recreating Eric Enstrom’s famous photo called Grace, with the addition of cake. The title was from the Lutheran communion liturgy, “Grace our table with Your presence and give us a foretaste of the feast to come.” The CD was recorded in the barn of an ostrich farm across from where pianist Craig Wasner lived. Courtesy Mike Hildebrandt

Hildebrandt’s CD Passion…within Reason, featuring fiddle tunes, originals and favorites with his friends from the Over and Back show, came out in 2000. Courtesy Mike Hildebrandt

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In 1984, master carver and guitarist Ivan Whillock had opened his art studio in Faribault and Hildebrandt participated in jam sessions there. During a golf outing in 2003, they talked about their mutual love of swing music and started playing this music as a duo at Faribault’s Coffee House from time to time. Eventually, they added Whillock’s son Mark on drums and daughter Marnie on vocals.

Dallas Musselman became the singer for Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing in 2007. Other members are now Paul Ousley on bass and Doug Madow on keyboards.

The Over and Back Band was featured at Faribault’s annual Tree Frog Music Festival, which started in 1996. Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing also played toward the end of the festival’s run in 2010. Hildebrandt enjoys the intricacy of swing music, with its “complicated chords and beautiful melodies” that people recognize.

Today Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing have a regular gig once a month on Saturdays at Faribault’s Signature Bar and Grill. (They advise: Bring your dancing shoes.) Ivan Whillock told me, “Sitting on the bandstand next to Mike gives me the best seat in the house to appreciate his virtuosity. I never tire of hearing him play; he is always growing, always fresh. He plays not only with fine musicianship, but also with a great sense of fun. He still surprises me with new musical ideas. It seems there is nothing he cannot play, whether it’s multiple musical styles or a variety of musical instruments – from a violin, to a banjo, to a mandolin, to a guitar, to a musical saw and even a musical necktie.”

On occasion, Hildebrandt also plays with a bluegrass group from Branson, Missouri, called Goldwing Express, when they are on tour in this area. Since 2011, Hildebrandt has played with Minnesota’s

Long Time Gone Bluegrass Band, starting with a gig at Crossings in Zumbrota. Long Time Gone guitarist Ben Manning attested that Hildebrandt “plays both bluegrass and swing fiddle at the level you would expect from someone in a national touring band.” Manning said Hildebrandt is also a “genuinely likeable person” in a band that has been together 15 years “and we still like each other.”

Hildebrandt also started playing gypsy jazz after Martha Larson discovered him in March of 2011 as he played with Jivin’ Ivan at the Signature. She told me, “I was so thrilled to find swing jazz nearby, and especially a string player as talented as Mike. It has been an honor to play music with him.” Larson, a superb cellist who inaugurated both the Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series and special performances of world-class gypsy jazz artists, considers him an “inspiring example to less experienced musicians” and a “Renaissance man,” with his dedication to both music and medicine.

Hildebrandt said he had always liked the classic gypsy jazz of Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt but had not had the opportunity to play it before joining Larson at the jams and in Ile du Berceau, the gypsy jazz group Larson founded in 2011. He enjoys playing gypsy jazz on fiddle because it is “intricate music” which “incorporates a lot of classical training,” while also including a “kind of wild” gypsy style with some bluegrass techniques.

Relativity is another band that Hildebrandt has played with frequently since 2013. Relativity is the versatile Northfield duo of Toby Jensen on guitar and Sandy Jensen on vocals, mandolin and guitar which began in 1999. The band has a repertoire of a couple hundred songs, ranging from current top 40 to classic and folk

HISTORY HOUND WALK Saturday, June 25 • 8:30am-noon Leaving from Central Park Please join the Northfield Historical Society and Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and bring your pet for a walking tour of Northfield’s historic East Side homes.

There will be four guided tours, two with animals and two without. Registration will take place in Central Park and start at 8:30am with the first tour starting at 8:45am. The tours will start on the hour after that: 8:45, 9:45 (pet-friendly), 10:45 and 11:45 (pet-friendly). $20 per participant. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event or at northfieldhistory.org.

All pets must be leashed, friendly and current on vaccinations.

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Mike Hildebrandt’s longtime friend and bandmate, Craig Wasner, shared a memory from the years when they were playing together in the Over and Back variety shows from 1991 to 2005.

In 2004, Hildebrandt joined his longtime friend Ivan Whillock in forming Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing which plays regularly at Faribault’s Signature Bar and Grill. Shown here in 2014 are (left to right) Ivan Whillock, Mike Hildebrandt, Doug Madow, Mark Whillock, Paul Ousley and vocalist Dallas Musselman.

Photo by Paul Swenson Photography, Faribault

We were doing an Over and Back show at the Arena Theater at Carleton College, I was running a bit late, and as I was scurrying to get to rehearsal, I slipped on the ice and caught myself with my right hand and severely sprained it. I had Mike take a look at it when I got into the building. He took my hand in his, and gently massaged it, feeling for broken bones. Fortunately, all was OK, but I did end up playing the night mostly left-handed, with an iced right hand.

I’ve seen and heard Mike play his fiddle with wild abandon, and have seen how his hands and fingers literally fly over the fretboard of his instrument. I’ve also seen and heard him play with so much compassion and feeling that it would bring a tear to anyone’s eye. I will never forget the tenderness and gentleness of those same hands that assured me that things would be OK. Mike really is a great player, a great friend, and a good old country doctor.

Since 2011, Hildebrandt has played frequently with Minnesota’s Long Time Gone Bluegrass Band. In this photo taken in 2013 at the Red Wing Bandshell are (left to right) Ben Manning, Leo Rosenstein, Katryn Conlin, Mike Hildebrandt and Barry St. Mane.

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rock tunes. Hildebrandt knew Sandy because she was one of the Bleacher Girls from the Over and Back show. Hildebrandt said, “We just seemed to click,” so he plays with them when schedules allow, “which is most of the time.”

Hildebrandt also can list playing at “innumerable weddings, funerals, festivals, banquets, performances, sit-in gigs” and being a judge since 2011 for the Minnesota State Fair Fiddle Contest.

Hildebrandt’s family consists of his supportive wife Paula and their two boys: Dan, who lives in the Twin Cities and works for Health Partners in Human Resources, and Eric, who teaches social studies and history at Faribault High School and is one of the coaches of the basketball team.

When I talked to Hildebrandt about the big smile that’s always on his face as he plays with or listens to other musicians, he attributed it to the fun he is having and the fact that he gets “antsy if I don’t get a chance to play music fairly regularly” because it has been “such an inner part of me from such a young age.” He added, “I never do it because I have to do it, just because I like to do it.”

Starting in 2013, Hildebrandt has performed often with Northfield’s versatile duo Relativity. Shown here at Prairie Pond Winery in New Prague in 2015 are (left to right) Toby Jensen, Sandy Jensen and Mike Hildebrandt. Courtesy Relativitytheband.com

Check out these websites about upcoming appearances: Relativitytheband.com, JivinIvanandtheKingsofSwing.com and longtimegoneband.com. On June 10, the Rice County Historical Society is presenting a benefit for the Society, “An Evening Out with the Over and Back Band,” at the Faribault American Legion, including social hour, dinner, silent auction, along with the band’s unique blend of “electrified gypsy bluegrass meets funky New Orleans rock and roll.” Tickets are $25 each. For more information, contact RCHS at 507/332-2121.

It appears that the prescription for a happy life for “Doc” Hildebrandt is simply this: music and medicine, friends and family.

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Clubs, Classes and More…

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls • 421 Mill St. 507/263-7400 cannonriverwinery.com 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 Family Storytime – Tu 6:30pm, W/Th 10:30am, June 7-Aug. 11 Northstar Digital Literacy – Wed/Thu, 2-4pm 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.

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

Intro to Improv – Learn to make music in the moment with ­instructor Martha Larson. Enroll online.

Bluegrass and Claw Hammer Banjo Lessons – With instructor Helen Forsythe. Enroll at 507/491-6993.

Eight-Week Summer Songwriting Course – With instructor Gary Rue. Focuses on songwriting and composition as a craft. More at garyrue.com.

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 two hours painting your own masterpiece at the Rueb.

Lakeville Area Arts Center • 20965 Holyoke Ave. • 952/985-4640 lakevilleareaartscenter.com Add a splash of fun to your summer by registering for one of the many Youth Art Camps offered, including painting, drawing, pottery, theater and many more. Adult classes include the popular Wine & Designs painting series, pottery classes and specialty art workshops.

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 Community Services • 507/664-3750 nfld.k12.mn.us, follow the Community Services link ECFE (Early Childhood & Family Education) New Family Welcome Tour – Call Sara Line at 507/664-3754 to set up a free tour.

Summer Community Band – Weds, June 1-29, 7-8:30pm – Instrumentalists may simply show up at rehearsal in the high school band room. The Community Band performs on Bridge Square every Thurs, June 9-30 at 7pm. Contact Mary Williams at MWilliams@northfieldschools.org for more information.

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ci.northfield.mn.us/library Preschool Storytime – Thu, 10-11am Patty Cake Infant Lapsit – Tue, 10-11am Toddler Rhyme Time – Wed, 10-11am 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, 5-7pm; Fri, 10am-12pm – Bring a project and share in the fun. Free. Also Mon, 5-7pm at The Tavern Lounge.

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

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Community Iron Pour & Scratch Tile Workshop – June 11, 10am and 2pm; June 18, 4pm – The scratch tile workshops are June 11 at 10am and 2pm at Paradise Center for the Arts and the iron pour is June 18 at 4pm at Lockerby Sheet Metal. At the workshop Iron Head Sculptural Services will guide you through how to scratch, mark and draw on your own preformed sand block mold. You will be carving into the sand block to create a relief sculpture. The sand block molds will be transported to Lockerby Sheet Metal where Iron Head Sculptural Services will break up the iron with sledgehammers, melt the iron and pour the molten metal into your sand block mold. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Cost: $45, includes workshop, iron pour and materials. Scholarships available for children. Children ages 14 and under need adult supervision on June 18.

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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 June means blooming prairies and busy wildlife families all around.

Trails are open 6am-10pm daily. Programs include Lifelong Learning Outdoor Program (June 1), OWLS Luncheon for seniors featuring Roy Anderson portraying Alexander Faribault (June 15), Volunteer Restoration Club Meeting (June 15) and thes Homeschool Science Program (June 27). This summer mountain bikes are available for rent. Call for more info.

Steele County History Center • 507/451-1420 steelehistorymuseum.org History Detectives – first Thu, 9am – For preschool 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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421 Division St., Northfield • 507/664-0400 – Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

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Wed/Thu 4-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Italian style Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of family restaurant offering pizza, pasta, appetizers, sandwiches and kids wine and spirits. meals. Daily specials, variety of draft and bottle beers and spirits.

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4475 280th W., Castle Rock • 507/321-1884 • M, T, W, F 11am-2pm Authentic Mexican fair, weekly specials, take and bake pizza or call ahead baked pizza. Located in Castle Rock gas station. Open for takeout lunch.

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Saturday, June 11

An Evening with Over & Back Band

Minnesota Sings! 6:45pm Village Theatre Talent Contest for Ages 15-25. (State Competition on 9/25/16.)

This is a Button event...a festival button is required!

Sunday, June 12

5pm Social Hour, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Music. At the American Legion.

Silent Auction. Call 332-2121 for tickets. Sponsored by Rice Co. Historical Society.

Classic Car Show, 9am-3pm, TeePee Tonka Park

Button required. Sponsor: Fette Electronics.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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Saturday, June 18

Friday, June 17 Carnival at Central Park

5-11pm at Central Park

City-Wide Garage Sale

Free Community Lunch! 11am-1pm Trinity Lutheran Church

For a map of sales see the Faribault Daily News.

Opening Ceremony 6:30pm Central Park.

Youth Night 7-11pm Central Park.

Chalk the Walk Contest

Talent show showcasing local talent. FREE inflatables!

Bingo @ Central Park 5-8pm Sponsored by Pleasant Manor & Pleasant View Estates.

Thursday, June 16

Carnival Central Park Noon-Midnight.

Free 1-4pm, Central Park.

For ages 5-16 with an adult. Button required. Free shirts to the first 50 to call 334-2064 and pre-register.

The Grand Marshals are Roger & Kak Koopmans

La Compagnie Fur Traders

Craft Show 10am-10pm. Central Park

Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull 1pm.

Central Ave. 500 Block. Watch souped-up garden tractors pull for prizes!

Alexander Faribault House: Open House & Tour!

Drop in for Open House 10am-2pm. Button required.

“Alexander Faribault Neighborhood Tour,” 11am & 1pm.

Learn of the early riverfront days from the Faribault House front porch.

Presenter Jeff Jarvis. A Button is required. Call 332-2121 to register.

Sponsored by the Rice Co. Historical Society.

Proceeds to Supply Our Children - Back to School Supplies

Pub Crawl

Carnival at the Park Central Park 3-12pm

Dance & Beer Garden Button required. Music by “Pop Rocks”

6:30pm. Meets at The Historic Hutchinson House B & B. RSVP required, call 507-384-3291. Button required. Drinks not included. Limit 15.

Stone House Bus Tour

1pm. Meet at City Hall 12:45pm. Call 334-2064 to pre-register.

FREE. A Button is required.

Ivan Whillock Carving Dedication

1pm. Meet at Buckham Library for Ivan Whillock wood carving dedication.

Central Park, 8-12pm. Sponsored by Grandpa Al’s.

City-Wide Garage Sale For a map see the Faribault Daily News.

Carnival at the Park 5-11pm, Central Park

Bingo @ Central Park 5-8pm

Saturday, June 18

Sponsored by Pleasant Manor & Pleasant View Estates.

Proceeds to Supply Our Children - Back to School Supplies

Youth Fishing Contest

9-11am, King Mill Dam. Prizes! Free. Sponsored by Rice Co. Sportfishing Assn.

Mayor’s Reception 5-7pm Come celebrate the Mayor’s big night at the Faribault Co-Op, at 9 Central Ave. North. A festival Button is required.

Concert @ Central Park 7pm Features the Paradise Community Band with en plein air artists!

Free Family Fun Night & Karaoke

9am in the Peace Lutheran Church neighborhood. For details, see www.faribaultheritagedays.com to register for the races.

Model Airplane Flying Event

6:30-8pm, Faribault Soccer Complex. A festival Button is required.

Stone House Bus Tour

7pm. Meets at City Hall at 6:45pm.

Call 334-2064 to register. Free.

Button required. Limit 15.

Farmer’s Market 7am-Noon Central Park

City-Wide Garage Sale

Heritage Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Medallion Hunt

Lord of the Things Think you know your area history? Test your knowledge in the Faribault Daily News Historic Places Contest!

Watch for details to be printed in the Daily News!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Carnival at Central Park

Come for the amusement rides, food and plenty of fun!

---------------------Purchase discount tickets at Fareway and HyVee!

Ecumenical Worship Service

Music @ The Band Shell

2pm @ The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour

Kid’s Fun Run 6pm. Pre-register 5:30pm at Fairgrounds entrance.

The Grand Parade 6:15pm. Route: Fairgrounds south to Central Park.

Dance & Beer Garden Button required. Central Park 8-12pm.

Grand Marshals are Roger and Kak Koopmans.

Sunday, June 19

Fairgrounds, 7am check-in, 8am race. Sponsored by District One Hospital.

Register at www.faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration.

Listen for clues on KDHL 920AM and start hunting for the solid silver medallion and $500 in prizes!

Medallion donation by Chappuis Jewelry. A Button is reqired to collect the prize!

Amablu Cheese History

Featuring “Street Talk” Sponsored by Grampa Al’s.

For a map see the Faribault Daily News.

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All day! The Cheese Cave Store, 318 Central. A landmark industry, Amablu continues a remarkable run of quality bleu cheese.

Noon-4:45pm. Central Park Schedule: Jerry Hatfield 11:45am, Andy Tackett 1pm, Mad Pipes 2:15pm, Lo Rumble II 3:30pm

Soap Box Races

7-10pm. A FREE night of fun family games! Sponsored by Fareway.

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Central Park. 9am-4pm. Learn about the fur trade from a group of voyageurs.

Craft Show 10am-10pm in Central Park.

Wednesday, June 15

Stone House Bus Tour 1pm. Meet at City Hall 12:45pm.

Call 334-2064 to register. FREE. Button required.

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Coloring Contest

Community Iron Pour

(Age 10 & Under)

June 11 & 18. $45 tuition covers both activities.

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A musical by the Merlin Players. Show times are 7:30pm on June 17, 23, 24, 25. June 18-19 at 2pm.

Kids age 10 and under take a crack at a coloring page, see

“1776” Musical

See the Paradise Center for the Arts website for details:

www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike June 17-19 & June 23-25 All performances @ 7:30 pm *ASL interpretation available at June 24 performance; please request by June 16.

Central Park, 421 Fourth Street East, Northfield Tickets $17 Adults, $13 Seniors/Students Production Sponsor: Carleton College

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