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12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville | 952-895-4685 ames-center.com | M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm Near the Sky: Susan Solomon and Kimberly Tschida Petters – through Jan. 2

FiftyNorth Gallery

1651 Jefferson Pkwy., Northfield | 507-664-3700 | fiftynorth.org M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Su 10am-5pm Gerald Hoekstra (photography) and Cynthia Wagner (collage and photography) – through Dec. 8. Member Open Show: Numbers, Letters and Words, Oh My! – Dec. 9-Jan. 5 – Member are welcome to submit one piece of art in line with the theme. All art must have a hanging wire on the back or be able to sit in the glass display cases. Submit art to Katie Felland Dec. 2-6. Write or attach on the back: artist name, title of piece, medium, year created, price (if for sale). Opening Reception: Dec. 17, 4-5:30pm

Flaten Art Museum

Center for Art and Dance, St. Olaf | wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507-786-3556 | M-W, F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 12-4pm Swimming on Dry Land/Nadar en seco – through Dec. 18 – Video and installation work by interdisciplinary artist Coco Fusco. Over the past three decades, the Cuban-American artist has remained committed to issues related to the production of knowledge, gender, race and power. This exhibit explores intersections of historicity, memory, absence and the challenge that poetic license and critical vision represent for the Cuban revolution.

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division St. | 507-645-8877 | northfieldartsguild.org T-F 12-6pm, Sa 11am-3pm Member Gallery: Fine Craft Collective – through Dec. 24 – A seasonal cooperative show featuring 30 local and regional artisans. The show is organized, staffed and promoted by those showing their work. Small Business Saturday Celebration: Nov. 30, 10am-6pm. Winter Walk Reception: Dec. 12, 5-9pm. Holiday Open House: Dec. 14, 10am-6pm. More information at finecraftcollective.com. Up Gallery: Inspired Experimentation – through Dec. 31 – Artworks by adult students in the Guild’s Painting at Parkview class, which explore self-directed concepts and techniques. Led by longtime Guild member and educator Riki Kölbl Nelson.

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Allina Clinic Gallery: Geometry Theory: Dividing Angles – through Jan. 31 – Oil paintings by Taha Muhammad

Allina Whole Person Care Gallery (downstairs): Tranquil-

ity – through Feb. 28 – Felted wall hangings by Jean Manrique incorporate naturally-colored wool embellished with the subtle tones of other fibers, plant dyes and materials found in nature. Archer House Gallery: The Trunk Show...a Mini Gallery of Trees and Moments – Dec. 1-Feb. 28 – iPhone app-manipulated photography by Gail Gates.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

CCC Artworks – through Dec. 2 – Creating Community Club is an art club for young adults on the autism spectrum. The group creates art collaboratively and individually and celebrates the social connections, personal growth and creative expression that happen through art making. CCC collaborated with the Guild’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The work created by CCC artists in this exhibit was incorporated into the projection during the play.

Northfield Business and Tourism Center

19 Bridge Sq. | 507-645-5604 | northfieldchamber.com An Illustrated Look at Downtown Northfield, 1976-2018 – through Mar. 31 – Drawings of Northfield landmarks and streetscapes by Jim Bohnhoff.

Tandem Bagels:

Lines in Motion – through Jan. 3 – Acrylic paintings by Rick Mittelstadt.

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Ames Center

Northfield Historical Society

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

James-Younger Gang Bank Raid – Tells the story of when the notorious James-Younger Gang attempted to raid the First National Bank of Northfield in 1876. 100 Years of Malt-O-Meal: Made Here, Sold Everywhere – through Dec. 31 – Featuring artifacts, images and multimedia from the NHS’s Malt-O-Meal collection.

Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Ln. | 507-451-0533 | oacarts.org T-Su 1-5pm | Owatonna City Administrative Office entrance. Christmas Dreams – Dec. 8-29 – Experience the wonders of a unicorn, Santa’s airplane, the elegance of feast and the romance of white winters.

Allina Hospital Owatonna Healing Arts Gallery:

2250 NW 26th St. | 8am-8pm 10th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit – Fall/Winter Featuring Brandon Guse (painting), Deb Mather (baskets), Sue Mooney (painting), Patty Paulus (painting) and Steve Wilson (painting).

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, November 30, continued

Author Event: How Did You Find Me? • 10:15am

Lonesome Dan • 5:30-8:30pm

A timeless love story of a family 55 years in the making, How Did You Find Me...After All These Years? is a family memoir from local Minnesota authors Dennis and Karen Vinar and Jean and Andrew Voxland. Meet the authors and pick up a copy of this wonderful book.

Vintage Escapes Winery, Kilkenny

For the last 20+ 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 knowledge on the history of the blues. More at lonesomedan.com. Steele Canyon • 6-9pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Americana/country.

Comedy Show • 7pm

Oly’s Roadhouse at Artisan Plaza, Cannon Falls

Kevin Cahak hosts a night of laughs, good times and cheers, featuring the side-splitting comedy of David Harris and Linda Aarons. Tickets: $15. Relativity • 7-10pm

10,000 Drops Craft Distillers, Faribault

Relativity is a Northfield band that combines outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and fiddle to create a fun and eclectic musical performance. With a request list of more than 200 songs, Relativity encourages the audience to choose from covers of current top 40 songs to classic and folk rock. The band is made up of Toby Jensen, Sandy Jensen and Mike Hildebrandt, a Minnesota Rock & Country Music Hall of Fame fiddle player. The band occasionally features other Minnesota guest musicians such as Mark Allen, Russ Baldwin and Marv Gohman. Sheldon Brass Band: Holiday Concert • 7:30pm Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing

Dedicated to preserving and advancing the British Brass Band tradition, this group of regional musicians follows their passion for brass and percussion to create two annual concert favorites as part of the Sheldon’s homegrown series of events. Tickets: $18, $13 students, available at sheldontheatre.org. Also Dec. 1. The Key Kids • 8-10pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Future townie rock for record collectors. Cannon Falls-based The Key Kids are Charley Markson (vocals, bass, drums, guitar) and Madelyn Hartke (guitar, drums, bass, vocals). All Request Dance Party • 9:30pm-close Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

Hosted by KDWB’s Zach Dillon. DJ, dancing and never a cover.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Pancake Breakfast • 8am-12pm St. Mary’s Cafeteria, Owatonna

Tickets: $7 advance, $8 at the door, available at the Owatonna Arts Center and at Kottke Jewelers. Menu choices include eggs or omelet, ham or sausage, hash browns, pancakes or French toast. Order is taken and you are served.

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Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan

Class: Yoga on Tap • 10:45-11:45am Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Connecting Northfield through community, yoga and beer. $10. Bring your mat and water, enjoy a free beer or soda. Open Stage Acoustic Jam • 1:30-4:30pm The Music Space, Owatonna

Bring your instrument and songbook or use one provided. Join others playing or start an acoustic jam on the open stage with mics and a P.A. Theater: Matilda, The Musical • 2pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater

See theater page.

Sheldon Brass Band: Holiday Concert • 3pm

Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing

Carleton Chapel, Northfield

I Cantanti Chamber Choirs present their 17th Nine Lessons and Carols concert, modeled after the annual Christmas Eve performance at Kings College in Cambridge, England. Also Dec. 8 in Faribault. Sunday Jazz Jam • 4-5:30pm

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, laidback setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org. KAVE Jazz with drummer Greg Schutte • 5pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

A jazz duo comprised of two top-tier Twin Cities jazz players who happen to have deep connections to Northfield. Bassist Kevin Clements taught jazz bass at Carleton College for years when he wasn’t flying as a commercial pilot or gigging with any number of Twin Cities jazz greats. Dave Hagedorn is among the most in-demand vibes (the vibraphone is that thing that looks like a xylophone) players on the country. He performs regularly with many Twin Cities jazz groups as well as the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. This month, they’re excited to have the great drummer Greg Schutte return to Imminent to share the stage with them.

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Special Events A cooperative show featuring talented local artists

Winter Walk Celebration Dec 12th 5-9 pm Holiday Open House Dec 14th 10-6 pm

Northfield Arts Guild Gallery 304 Division Street S

First Thursday Pub Night: Rob Meany & Terramara • 6-9pm

HAPPENINGS Thursday, December 5, continued Class: Keeping Healthy Through Winter Months with Homeopathy • 10:30am FiftyNorth, Northfield

Presented by Homeopathic Master Clinician Sujata Owens of Vital Force Consulting. Open Skate • 11am-12:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf College, Northfield

The St. Olaf Ice Arena hosts an open skate. Free St. Olaf students, faculty, staff (must present ID), $2/skater spouses, dependents with recreation passes, $5/skater general public. Ice skates for rent. Print, complete and bring required waiver (wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/ public-open-skate-5/2019-11-03/). Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing • 1pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Uke Can Make Music – Open Ukulele Hours • 1-2, 2-3 and 6-7pm Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault

A program for all ages designed for people who want to learn more about playing a ukulele. There will be ukuleles on site and a person on staff to go over the basics and provide additional resources for learning the ukulele. No experience necessary. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train • 3:30-4:30pm

1145 Park Drive at the railroad crossing by Owatonna Bus Company

Local musicians perform 3pm, Canadian Pacific Holiday Train arrives 3:40pm, train performers begin at 3:45pm. The purpose of the event is to collect funds and food donations for the Steele County Food Shelf. Class: Make a Holiday Winter Container • 4-8pm

Lakeville Area Arts Center

Award-winning songwriter Rob Meany and his band Terramara create jazz-infused rock with a sound akin to Steely Dan meets Ben Folds. Founded in 1998 by singer/songwriter/keyboardist Rob Meany, the band has released three records of original songs over the last 20 years, garnering a loyal following among jazz-rock lovers worldwide. Tickets: $8, available at 952-985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com. Lighted Holiday Parade • 6-9pm Owatonna

Parade vehicles will be decked out in their finest holiday lights. The parade ends with the OHS Carolers and cider in Central Park. Theater: Peter Pan • 6:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

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Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm Tanzenwald Brewing, Northfield

Bring your instrument or your dancing shoes. Beginners, experts, musicians and listeners are all welcome – the more, the merrier. Contact Reid at henderswood@gmail.com for more info. Trivia Mafia – Trivia Night • 7-9pm 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers, Faribault

Team Trivia • 7-9pm

Tilion Brewing Company, Cannon Falls

Oldies Cowaroke • 7-9pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Songwriter Night and Open Mic • 7-10pm The Music Space, Owatonna

Vintage Escapes Winery, Kilkenny

Stop in at the winery and enjoy a glass of wine while making a beautiful holiday container filled with fresh-cut pines, twigs, pine cones and other things from nature. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves, a snippers and some good cheer. Arrive whenever it is convenient for you during the event. Allow at least 1-1.5 hours to complete your beautiful winter container. Cost: $27.95/person, includes all materials. Register at hillsidegardencenter.rocks/class-schedule/ola/ services/holiday-container-at-vintage-escapes-winery. Annual Chili Supper • 5-7pm First Baptist Church, Owatonna

Chili is free 5-7pm or until the chili runs out. Hometown Holidays • 5-7:30pm Buckham Center, Faribault

Kick off the beginning of winter. Schedule includes: live reindeer 5-7:30pm, Mayor Kevin Voracek, Mrs. Claus and Santa mingling 5:30-7:30pm, arts and crafts, popcorn and cookies 5:30-7pm, Mike Hildebrandt & the High School Choir 5:30-7pm. Bar Bingo • 6pm Northfield VFW

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St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 7:30pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf College, Northfield

For many people, over several generations, the celebration of the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany season begins with the annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a century-old tradition of St. Olaf College. This year’s Christmas Festival features the St. Olaf Choir, the St. Olaf Orchestra, the St. Olaf Cantorei, the St. Olaf Chapel Choir, the Manitou Singers and the Viking Chorus, performing both as individual groups and as a massed ensemble. More at wp.stolaf.edu/ calendar/event/st-olaf-christmas-festival-2/all. Dec. 5-8.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, December 6, continued

Secret Holiday Shop • 9am-12pm

Texas Hold ’Em • 7:30pm

Children will shop, wrap and label their own gifts with assistance from volunteers. Children of all ages welcome, no parents allowed. The Holiday Shop will have gifts for all ages costing $1-$7. Send a shopping list with names and how much to spend on each person. No registration needed, just show up ready to shop.

Northfield VFW

Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas • 7:30pm Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing

One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music, Cherish the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies and spectacular step dancing. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Tickets: $35-$39, available at sheldontheatre.org. Chad Johnson & the Minnesota Transplants • 8-11pm Reunion Stage, Northfield

Southern Minnesota music legend Chad Johnson returns to Reunion Stage with his buddies Makai Catudio, Jeenti Dutta and Andy Jaynes. Wicked Garden • 9:30pm-1am Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

Wicked Garden entertains grunge fans with songs from the ’90s grunge era. Wicked Garden covers the grunge power groups that filled the top 100 charts, such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains. They also cover several grunge-influenced bands from today, such as Tool, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. DJ • 10:30pm-close Grampa Al’s, Faribault

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Winterfest Faribault

See Dec. 6 description. Dec. 5-7. Nordic Breakfast Smorgasbord • 8-10am St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield

Sponsored by the Nordmarka Lodge of Sons of Norway. Tickets: $18 adults, $10 students, free for children 6 and under, available in advance at Paper Petalum or at the door. Proceeds support scholarships for summer Nordic language camps. Holiday on Main: Christmas Show Extravaganza • 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm Lakeville Area Arts Center

Four shows featuring local dancers ages 3-23 performing a variety of genres including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater and lyrical. Each performance will last approximately 30 minutes and will really get you in the holiday spirit. Tickets: $7, available at 952-985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

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Rambling River Center, Farmington

Bagels & Birds • 9:30-10:30am

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Enjoy coffee and bagels in the comfort of the building to observe birds and other visitors to the Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day. Open Stitching • 10am-12pm Northfield Yarn

Christmas in the Village • 10am-2pm Village of Yesteryear, Owatonna

A holiday spectacular for all ages. Enjoy a fully decorated historic village fit for a Hallmark movie. Head to the lavishly decorated Dunnell Mansion to see Santa. Enjoy holiday music in the parlor. Stop by the log cabin to see Mrs. Claus for some Christmas wisdom. Saturday’s music includes Irish Tune Players 10-11am, Methodist Men’s Chorus 12-1pm and Ellendale Methodist Church Choir 1-2pm. Dec. 6-7. One-Day Workshop: ’90s Hip Hop Jazz • 10:30am-12pm Northfield Arts Guild

Pump up the jam and everybody dance now! In this fun throwback dance workshop you’ll learn old school moves and a short routine. $15/non-members, $13.50/members. 20th Annual Holiday Celebration of the Arts • 11am-5pm Anderson Center at Tower View, Red Wing

Shop for handcrafted treasures made by local and regional artists. Tour the historic Georgian Revival-style home built by A. P. Anderson in 1915. Listen to live music throughout the day. View beautiful artwork in the main and permanent galleries as well as artists studios. Enjoy lunch, dessert or just a warm beverage for sale in the beautiful cafeteria from Red Wing’s own St. James Hotel. Admission: $5, includes the tour of the residence. More at brownpapertickets.com/ event/4442130. Holiday Girls Day Away • 11am-5pm Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Bring your moms, grannies, aunts, sisters and girlfriends to enjoy a glass of our award-winning wines while shopping these one-of-a-kind local vendors and sampling tasty local food. Purchase unique gifts, holiday wines and Cannon River Winery Gift Cards. Free. Dec. 7-8. Campus Christmas Walk • 12-3pm Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Start your walk at the Holiday Ice Show at 12pm and then enjoy cookies and crafts, a special visit from Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more. Bring the entire family and enjoy an afternoon of holiday magic on the beautifully decorated history campus.

Andrew Walesch • 2-5pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Pamper yourself at the winery. Free massages, lots of samples and pampering including nails, skincare, clothing, chocolate creations and wine.

Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch is an exciting voice on the national jazz scene. Whether recording jingles, producing shows, composing and arranging, or singing as a solo artist and with big bands, Walesch is known for his unique approach to The Great American Songbook. He has sung and played on the stage of The Bluebird Café in Nashville and the legendary Chicago Theater and has appeared on the nationally syndicated broadcast Mountain Stage on NPR.

Holiday Girls Day Away • 11am-3pm

The Nutcracker • 2 and 6:30pm

Class: Yoga on Tap • 10:45-11:45am Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Connecting Northfield through community, yoga and beer. $10. Bring your mat and water, enjoy a free beer or soda. Ladies’ Pampering Day • 11am-2pm Vintage Escapes Winery, Kilkenny

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Bring your moms, grannies, aunts, sisters and girlfriends to enjoy a glass of our award-winning wines while shopping these one-of-a-kind local vendors and sampling tasty local food. Purchase unique gifts, holiday wines and Cannon River Winery Gift Cards. Free. Dec. 7-8. Open Stage Acoustic Jam • 1:30-4:30pm The Music Space, Owatonna

Bring your instrument and songbook or use one provided. Join others playing or start an acoustic jam on the open stage with mics and a P.A. Theater: The Uppity Women • 2pm FiftyNorth, Northfield

See theater page.

Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville

See theater page.

Theater: Peter Pan • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

See theater page.

Dakota Valley Symphony: A Burnsville Family Christmas with Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, Narrator • 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville

Join the Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus and special guest narrator Mayor Elizabeth Kautz for a family-friendly Christmas Celebration. Composer and principal trombonist, Randy Stokes, is preparing a delightful suite of pieces for the orchestra describing the scene at the Inn in Bethlehem. Mayor Kautz will read the story ’Twas the Night before Christmas, illustrated by the orchestra. DVS will also create their own collection of pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and will wrap it all up with an audience sing-along of the Hallelujah Chorus. Tickets: $30 adults, $20 seniors and students, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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Lakeville Area Arts Center

Introducing Betty Jo’s Dance Center’s first Nutcracker production. Follow the traditional holiday tale of a young girl’s Christmas Eve journey through magical lands. Explore new traditions by incorporating multiple dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. A joyous holiday performance full of fun and whimsy. Tickets: $12-$15, available at 952-985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com. St. Olaf Christmas Festival • 3pm

Skoglund Center, St. Olaf College, Northfield

For many people, over several generations, the celebration of the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany season begins with the annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a century-old tradition of the college. This year’s Christmas Festival features the St. Olaf Choir, the St. Olaf Orchestra, the St. Olaf Cantorei, the St. Olaf Chapel Choir, the Manitou Singers and the Viking Chorus, performing both as individual groups and as a massed ensemble. More at wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/ st-olaf-christmas-festival-2/all. Dec. 5-8. OHS Carolers • 4-5pm Owatonna Arts Center

Quiz Night • 6pm

Imminent Brewing, Northfield

$5/team, up to four members. Sweet, beery prizes will be won. I Cantanti • 7pm

Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault

The Contented Cow, Northfield

General knowledge with a twist. $1/person entry fee is matched by the Cow with all money donated to a local charity (chosen and changed monthly). This month’s charity is the Northfield Food Shelf. Receipts posted in pub or online.

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Happy Holidays! Cannon Community Theater

Auditions for ‘Everybody Loves Opal’ Available Roles for Auditions: 1 Female age 40s-50s • 1 Female age low 20s 1 Male age 30s • 3 Males age 40s-50s

December 17, 7:00pm Cannon Falls High School Auditorium Production Dates: February 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 of 2020

Note: This show will be a dinner theater at Artisan Plaza

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Brick Oven Bakery

Carbone’s

158 Water St., Northfield 507/645-9517 • brickovenbakery.com House-made bakery and café items: full coffee bar, hearth and pan breads, caramel rolls and other pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches.

620 Water St S., Northfield carbonesnorthfield.com 507/645-2300 Known for pizza, but offering so much more. Family friendly sports bar with daily food specials and 2-for-1 Happy Hour.

Ferndale Market

Fireside Orchard & Gardens

31569 Willow Trail, Cannon Falls 507/263-4556 • ferndalemarket.com Discover the best in local foods! Visit their on-farm grocery store to find all their free-range turkey products & a wide variety of amazing items from over 75 local farmers and food makers.

The HideAway

Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 421 Division St., Northfield thehideawaynorthfield.com 507/664-0400 Bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

Kahlo

306 Division St. S, Northfield 507/321-1884 kahloandmariascatering@gmail.com A new restaurant in downtown Northfield offering modern Mexican cuisine from Maria’s Catering & Taco Hut Concessions. Maria’s still offers full-service catering for any event.

West of Northfield on Hwy 19 507/663-1376 • firesideorchard.com Selling Minnesota’s finest apple varieties, apple cider, caramel apples, fudge, donuts, pies, pumpkins, honey, and more!

Just Food Co-op

516 Water St. S, Northfield 507/650-0106 • justfood.coop Community-owned grocery store proudly offering locally sourced foods daily in the deli.

L&M Bar & Grill

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

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop

410 Division St., Northfield 507/645-8392 Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

Quarterback Club

116 3rd St. W., Northfield 507/645-7886 House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.

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Stir Confections

400 5th St. W #2, Northfield 507/649-2150 stirconfections@gmail.com Northfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new confectioner featuring gourmet popcorn, cookies, and a variety of desserts made fresh daily. Family- and locally-owned.

Contented Cow Pub & Patio

302B Division St. S., Northfield contentedcow.com British-style pub with a variety of light meals and appetizers to share. 13 taps of craft beer, wine and spirits. Live music and more. Open daily at 3pm.

Corks & Pints

22 4th St. NE, Faribault facebook.com/corksandpints Faribault’s new wine and beer bar and event center located in downtown Faribault next to 10,000 Drops Distillery.

Imminent Brewing

519 Division St., Unit 2, Northfield 507/649-9148 • imminentbrewing.com Production brewery and taproom featuring local food and live music, brewing delicious, fresh and local beers using local ingredients. Voted Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business of the Year!

MGM Wine & Spirits

420 Schilling Dr. N., Dundas 507/366-6460 mgmwineandspirits.com A locally owned and operated franchise, hosting the largest beer cooler in town, and committed to offering a great selection at a reasonable price.

Tanzenwald

Brewing Company 103 Water St. N., Northfield tanzenwald.com Where beer takes a non-stylistic, flavor-based approach and the taproom menu is globally influenced and locally sourced. Up-to-date info and other fun facts on the website.

Firehouse Liquor

607 North Stafford Road, Dundas 507/645-5717 • firehouseliquor.com Family owned since 1983, providing a large selection of craft brews, ciders, beer, wine, and liquor. From a single beer to everything you need for a wedding.

Keepsake Cidery 4609 135th St. E., Dundas keepsakecidery.com 413/552-8872

100% craft cider. Local apples. Orchard-based. Minnesota made. Visit us on Facebook for current hours and events.

Northfield Liquor Store 116 5th St. W., Northfield 507/645-5153 Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of wines and spirits. Wine club open to the public.

Vintage Escapes Winery

8950 Dodd Rd., Kilkenny vintageescapeswinery.com Stunning lake country winery with beautiful outdoor patio serving a variety of wines crafted from locally grown fruit. Live music most weekends. See our website or Facebook for events.

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Holiday décor and Christmas trees Stop in during Winter Walk to roast chestnuts on an open fire. Yes... for real. 600 Division St. • Northfield

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, December 12, continued Fine Craft Collective Winter Walk Celebration • 5-9pm Northfield Arts Guild

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Book Release Event: Milestones and Memories of the St. Olaf Band 1891-2018 • 5:30-7:30pm milestones and memories

Northfield Historical Society

Local authors Susan M. Hvistendahl and Jeffrey M. Sauve will be on hand to sign band their new book, a history of the St. Olaf Band 1891-2018, published locally by By All Means Graphics. From a small group of young men who formed the St. Olaf College Cornet Band in 1891 to a 94-piece Band that made a concert tour of New Zealand and Australia in 2018, the St. Olaf Band has been on an ascendant path of strong and dynamic musicianship. This definitive account by Susan M. Hvistendahl and Jeffrey M. Sauve covers significant milestones in the history of this well-known musical ensemble. The

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Winter Walk with the Cannon River Currents • 6pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Helen Forsythe (banjo) and Delia Kain (fiddle) present a mix of folk, bluegrass, old-time and Irish music. Bar Bingo • 6pm Northfield VFW

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Holiday Market with Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra presenting Christmas Brass and Carol Sing • 6-7pm Armory Square, Northfield

Local vendors, hot cider (spiked or not) for purchase. Brass players and cellists from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra will perform a variety of holiday songs 6-7pm. The event will feature CVRO members playing in chamber groups, with an emphasis on brass ensembles. At the end of the performance, audience members are invited to sing along to their favorite holiday carols. Faribault Ukulele Network (F.U.N.) Jam Sessions • 6-7:15pm Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault

Jam sessions for ukulele players 16 and older. Participants must bring a ukulele, a tuner and music stand and must know how to play at least five ukulele chords. Dolce • 6-8pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

A favorite classical music quintet. Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm Tanzenwald Brewing, Northfield

HAPPENINGS Friday, December 13, continued Friday Pizza Night: Mark Kreitzer • 4-8pm The Low Down, Armory Square, Northfield

Mark Kreitzer of the Rock & Folk Hall of Fame performs 5:30-7:30pm. Made-to-order pizza by Cafe Shawn and a full bar offering a selection of wines, beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic options. All ages welcome. Carols & Ales with the Fleshpots of Egypt • 6:30pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

A joyful night of carol singing with the fabulous Fleshpots of Egypt. There will be songbooks aplenty, good beer, of course, and heaps of merriment. Wear your ugly sweater if you dare and see if you win a prize. In a nutshell, the Fleshpots of Egypt describe their sound as: “How Lutheran hymns would sound if the Reformation had begun in Appalachia.” Beautiful bluegrass hymns – and more – artfully plucked by the hands of Rolf Jacobson, Steve Thompson, Jeff Engholm and Scott Simmons. Bar Bingo • 7pm

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Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota: A Minnesota Nutcracker • 7pm Ames Center, Burnsville

With a Minnesota twist on the holiday classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker promises delightful entertainment for the whole family, from ballet novices to loyal patrons alike. Tickets: $24-$38, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Dec. 13-15. Tim & Bruce • 7-9pm

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Sing-along: Carols on Tap & Ugly Sweater Contest • 7-9pm Tilion Brewing, Cannon Falls

Join us for Carols on Tap, an interdenominational singalong of your favorite Christmas carols and hymns. Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and you might win a Tilion Growler of beer to take home (must be 21 years of age to win). Not everyone can afford to stay warm this holiday season, so please consider bringing a donation of a sweater, hat, gloves or coat for a child in need. Matt Yetter • 7-10pm

Tanzenwald Brewing Co., Northfield

Yetter plays classic slide guitar blues and old-time country blues on his National guitar with harmonica rack. The joy in his solo performances doubles as his audiences, young and old, respond with toe tapping, feet shuffling and all-out dancing. Texas Hold ’Em • 7:30pm Northfield VFW

Theater: Peter Pan • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

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Good Morning Bedlam • 7:30pm Olde Pine Theatre, Pine Island

Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage, jumping and dancing with a wild playfulness. With tight soaring three-part harmonies and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience with no intention of slowing down. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music. Tickets: $13 advance, $15 at the door, available at oldepinetheatre.ticketleap.com. Bonnie & the Clydes • 8-11pm Reunion Stage, 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. Noah Battles • 8-11pm Corks & Pints, Faribault

Roughhouse Rocks • 9:30pm-1am Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

DJ • 10:30pm-close Grampa Al’s, Faribault

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Jingle Bell Run • 8-10am

Northfield Area Family YMCA

All ages welcome at this holiday tradition, with all proceeds going to support programming and scholarships. Stay for the live music, hot beverages, treats and photos with Santa after the run. Check in at 8am, run starts at 9am. Northfield Y members: $15, $10 kids 12 and under. Non-members: $20, $14 kids 12 and under. Register on race day for an additional $5/person. Cocoa with Santa • 10am-12pm Owatonna Arts Center

Who doesn’t want to tell Santa what they are wishing for? It is a busy time for him and his elves, but he and Mrs. Claus always enjoy their visit to Owatonna to listen to requests. The old upright piano comes to life with Mrs. Claus playing carols. A great opportunity to have a photo with Santa and enjoy a cup of warm cocoa with a cookie. Free. Open Stitching • 10am-12pm Northfield Yarn

Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 10am-5pm Lakeville Area Arts Center

Find great art at great prices that makes great gifts. Original artwork includes jewelry, ceramics, paintings, mittens, scarves and more. Appetizers and beverages will be at the sale. Proceeds from the Empty Bowls Fundraiser benefit local food shelves. Fine Craft Collective Holiday Open House • 10am-6pm Northfield Arts Guild

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All Request Dance Party • 9:30pm-close

Christmas Traditions: Music & Memories of the Season • 7pm

Hosted by KDWB’s Zach Dillon. DJ, dancing and never a cover.

Owatonna Arts Center

The joyous voices and smiles of your friends and neighbors singing carols and songs of the Christmas season welcome you to enjoy an evening of music. Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members, $25 families members, $35 families non-members, available at Kottke Jewelers and the Arts Center. Frothy Band • 7pm

Imminent Brewing, Northfield

The Frothy Band is Laura MacKenzie, Matt and Paul Wehling, Mary Vanorny and Tom Klein. Affectionately combining the name of one of the greatest traditional Irish bands in history (The Bothy Band) with some finely-poured tap beers (producing froth) from Imminent Brewing, this collaboration brings you jigs, reels, hornpipes, songs and more played on flute, fiddle, mandolin, uilleann pipes and bouzouki. Relativity • 7-9pm

Trio Coffee, Wine & Ale House, Waseca

Relativity is a Northfield band that combines outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and fiddle to create a fun and eclectic musical performance. The band is made up of Toby Jensen, Sandy Jensen and Mike Hildebrandt, a Minnesota Rock & Country Music Hall of Fame fiddle player. The band occasionally features other Minnesota guest musicians such as Mark Allen, Russ Baldwin and Marv Gohman. Theater: I’ll be Homicidal for Christmas • 7pm Owatonna Country Club

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Layne Yost: Holiday Music of John Denver • 7:30pm

Presented by Crossings at Carnegie at the Zumbrota State Theatre

John Denver lent his talent and voice to brighten the holiday season with classics such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and music such as Aspenglow. Layne Yost pays faithful tribute to this favorite holiday music. Jon Shimoda (bass) and Carol McDowall (fiddle) accompany Yost’s pure vocals and guitar playing in this homage to the music and the man. They capture the simple soul of Denver’s music. Woven within the music are stories that give insight into Denver’s life and legacy. Tickets: $20 advance, $24 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507-732-7616.

Eden Road • 8-11pm

Corks & Pints, Faribault

Bringing years of experience to the stage, Eden Road plays songs from the ’60s through the ’90s. Songs you remember that not every band plays. Whether you want to dance or just sing along, Eden Road sets the stage.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 10am-5pm Lakeville Area Arts Center

Find great art at great prices that makes great gifts. Original artwork includes jewelry, ceramics, paintings, mittens, scarves and more. Appetizers and beverages will be at the sale. Proceeds from the Empty Bowls Fundraiser benefit local food shelves. Class: Yoga on Tap • 10:45-11:45am Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Connecting Northfield through community, yoga and beer. $10. Bring your mat and water, enjoy a free beer or soda. Elsa Lee • 1pm

Vintage Escapes Winery, Kilkenny

Since her early childhood, Elsa Lee has been playing the piano and singing. In 2011, music brought Lee to Minneapolis where she continued her education in performance, studio recording and live sound. She has had the great privilege of touring the Midwest with the group Skippin’ Stones. She’s opened for artists such as Patty Peterson, GB Leighton and Michael Johnson and has appeared on stage with JD Steele. Lee has performed in places such as the Mall of America, the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand and Tanzania. She is excited to share her first album, Christmas In the North Country, which debuted in December 2017. Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota: A Minnesota Nutcracker • 1 and 4:30pm Ames Center, Burnsville

Bring your instrument and songbook or use one provided. Join others playing or start an acoustic jam on the open stage with mics and a P.A. Theater: Peter Pan • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

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Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Mark Mraz • 2-5pm

Bingo • 7pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Everybody’s favorite piano man is back tickling the ivories and performing favorite sing-along songs, along with a trove of golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives. More at mrazbrothers.com.

Cribbage Tourney • 7pm Northfield VFW

Northern Roots Session • 7pm The Contented Cow, Northfield

Todd Thompson Band • 4-6pm The Contented Cow, Northfield

Todd Thompson Band is an acoustic Americana band playing blues, bluegrass, Cajun, pop, country and western music. They play covers and originals, in bars and churches. The band has been playing together 20 years with its sound evolving over the years. The lineup is: Todd Thompson (mandolin), Nick Weaver (guitar), Max Weaver (banjo) and Bruce Jensen (bass). Trivia 4 Charity • 7pm

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Ukulele Jam Session • 10-11:30am FiftyNorth, Northfield

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An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience • 7:30pm Ames Center, Burnsville

A swingin’ Christmas show fronted by an Emmy Award-winning crooner (and lead singer of Tonic Sol-fa). Ever heard of a big band covering Rihanna? Get ready, my friend. Few performers can channel Sinatra, as he softly croons about lost love, inhabit Citizen Cope, as he belts one out, and then segue into the theme from Spiderman without any indication that these musicians, eras and styles were ever anything but destined to go together. Tickets: $39, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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Class: Addressing Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia with Homeopathy • 10am

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

FiftyNorth, Northfield

Presented by Homeopathic Master Clinician Sujata Owens of Vital Force Consulting. Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing • 1pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Member Open Show • 4-5:30pm FiftyNorth, Northfield

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Community Café • 5-6pm

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Come for a hearty meal (no matter your circumstances), for companionship, to volunteer or to build community. Meals are served unless weather forces schools to close. Look for the “welcome” sign at the entrance. Building community a meal at a time. Jeff Jarvis: “Yarns” Book Signing and Presentation • 6-7:30pm Rice County Historical Society, Faribault

Homespun tales from Faribault Woolen Mill. Lorie Line: The 30th Year Anniversary Celebrating Christmas • 7pm Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing

This year’s Christmas tour will celebrate 30 years of touring for Lorie Line. It’s all about beautiful music, glamorous costumes and, of course, celebrating the birth of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. Spend the evening with Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra. Tickets available at sheldontheatre.org.

Class: Let’s Build! For Pre-K • 10am Northfield Public Library

Build with all kinds of blocks, boxes, cardboard tubes and more. Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing • 1pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Bar Bingo • 6:30pm

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

Thirteen games total with one progressive jackpot at the final game. Card sale starts at 6:15pm. Texas Hold ’Em • 7pm

Alibi @ Froggy Bottoms, Northfield

Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Christmas Show • 7pm Ames Center, Burnsville

Classic Christmas music made popular by some of the greatest female singers of the ’40s and ’50s, this show is energetic and nostalgic, bringing back the sounds and memories of a time gone by. Colleen Raye, along with her daughter Sophie Grimm and sister Debbie O’Keefe, sing the Christmas music of The Lennon Sisters, The McGuire Sisters and The Andrews Sisters, along with Christmas tunes from Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, Brenda Lee and others. Tickets: $28, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

Acoustic Jam Session • 7pm

Commanders Coffee • 10am

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

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

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Graphic Novel Book Club for Grown-Ups • 7pm Content Bookstore, Northfield

Open Mic Night • 7pm-12am Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

Come one, come all. Can you sing? Do magic? Comedy? Poetry? Show the world your talent. Tonic Sol-fa: The Nights Before Christmas Tour • 7:30pm Ames Center, Burnsville

Tonic Sol-fa reached national prominence with appearances on NBC’s Today Show and in Newsweek magazine. Along the way, they shared the stage with a number of recognizable performers. Tonic Sol-fa has established itself as one of the most in-demand vocal groups in the Midwest, and one of the most successful independent acts in America. Tickets: $41, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing • 1pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Uke Can Make Music – Open Ukulele Hours • 1-2, 2-3 and 6-7pm Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault

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Open Mic Night • 7pm-12am

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Northern Roots Session • 7pm The Contented Cow, Northfield

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

Trivia Tuesday • 8pm

Tanzenwald Brewing Co., Northfield

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Free Christmas Dinner • 1-5pm

HideAway Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, Northfield

Everyone is welcome for fun, fellowship and food.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Community Café • 5-6pm

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26

Commanders Coffee • 10am

Acoustic Jam Session • 7pm

Northfield Public Library

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

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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Have coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. The 40 LEGO Challenge • 1pm What’s the coolest thing you can build with a bag of only 40 LEGO bricks? For elementary-aged kids. Pre-K welcome with their grownup.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

Artist Discussion Group • 5:30-7:30pm

Intergenerational Dance Party • 10am

Discuss local/upcoming art events, call of artists/artist opportunities, demonstrations, participate in group projects and critique each other’s new work. Free for emerging and established artists.

Calling everyone from preschoolers to seniors. Dancing is great for our bodies, balance and brains. Come together as a community and dance to tunes both old and new to ring in the new year.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield Public Library

Open Stitching • 10am-12pm

Northfield VFW

Northfield Yarn

Faribault Ukulele Network (F.U.N.) Jam Sessions • 6-7:15pm

Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing 1 and 7:30pm

Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault

Jam sessions for ukulele players 16 and older. Participants must bring a ukulele, a tuner and music stand and must know how to play at least five ukulele chords. Artist Conversation • 6-7:30pm Northfield Arts Guild

Emerging and professional artists gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. Free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP to heather@northfieldartsguild.org or 507-645-8877. Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Tanzenwald Brewing, Northfield

Team Trivia • 7-9pm

Tilion Brewing Company, Cannon Falls

Songwriter Night and Open Mic • 7-10pm The Music Space, Owatonna

Cowaroke • 9-11:30pm

Ames Center, Burnsville

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MN Jack Sparrow: Pirate History and Artifacts • 2pm Northfield Public Library

Meet Minnesota’s own swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow and experience pirate history through the eyes of a pirate. Touch artifacts from actual shipwrecks. Wine Tasting: Bubbles • 3-6pm MGM Wine & Spirits, Dundas

As we’re getting ready to ring in the new year, there is no better time to explore the wide world of bubbles. You may not have delved into the differences between cava, Prosecco and champagne. Taste a few bottles that may surprise your palate while taking it easy on your wallet. Free and open to anyone over 21. Matthew Griswold • 6:30pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Matthew Griswold presents bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves, keeping 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. Bar Bingo • 7pm

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Jugsluggers • 7-9pm

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Karaoke • 9pm

Picking and singing in their unique, original style, the Jugsluggers cover a wide range of genres, not just folk, bluegrass and oldtime, but also swing, classic rock and even modern jazz.

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, December 28, continued Fred the Bear & Friends • 7pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Original material from Northfielder Ray Coudret. FTB’s music reflects upon life’s promises and disappointments with a backbeat 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. C Willi Myles Home for the Holidays • 7:30pm Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing

A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Myles moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in the south and acclimating to the cold of Minnesota, he tells extremely funny, non-offensive stories that give a unique, laugh-out-loud spin to life’s everyday challenges. Tickets: $20, available at sheldontheatre.org.

Open Stage Acoustic Jam • 1:30-4:30pm The Music Space, Owatonna

Bring your instrument and songbook or use one provided. Join others playing or start an acoustic jam on the open stage with mics and a P.A. Theater: The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing • 2pm Ames Center, Burnsville

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Marv Gohman • 2-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Swaggerin’...foot-stompin’...heartpumpin’...this Twin Cities-based one-man-band presents furious fiddle, madcap mandolin, wailing harp and bluesy vocals. KAVE Jazz • 5pm Imminent Brewing, Northfield

A jazz duo comprised of two top tier Twin Cities jazz players who happen to have deep connections to Northfield. Bassist Kevin Clements taught jazz bass at Carleton College for years when he wasn’t flying as a commercial pilot or gigging with any number of Twin Cities jazz greats. Dave Hagedorn is among the most in-demand vibes (the vibraphone is that things looks like a xylophone) players on the country. He performs regularly with many Twin Cities jazz groups as well as the Minnesota Orchestra and the St Paul Chamber Orchestra. Trivia 4 Charity • 7pm

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Cover band groovin’ to a mix of songs from the ’60s through today.

Jason Paulson Band • 8-11pm

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

Country/rock/blues/folk/ bluegrass band featuring Jason Paulson, Bob Cavalieri, Nate Burge, Matt Johnson and Carolyn Gleason.

Ukulele Jam Session • 10-11:30am

Mama No No and the Yes Men • 8-10pm

Corks & Pints, Faribault

FiftyNorth, Northfield

$1 drop-in fee. Led by Bob Waldron. Bingo • 7pm

Carbone’s, Northfield

All Request Dance Party • 9:30pm-close

Northern Roots Session • 7pm

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

The Contented Cow, Northfield

Hosted by KDWB’s Zach Dillon. DJ, dancing and never a cover.

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Class: Yoga on Tap • 10:45-11:45am Imminent Brewing, Northfield

Connecting Northfield through community, yoga and beer. $10. Bring your mat and water, enjoy a free beer or soda.

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