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Vol. 15, Issue 12

December 2020 17 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057 507-663-7937 content@entertainmentguidemn.com Publisher: Rob Schanilec By All Means Graphics Managing Editor: Ronica Roberson Advertising: Julie Buchwald Haley julie@byallmeansgraphics.com Stephanie Juno stephanie@byallmeansgraphics.com Production Team: Sarah Hooyer Susan Hvistendahl Online: on Facebook: entertainmentguidemn and at entertainmentguidemn.com

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CONTENTS

Local & Virtual Exhibits ��2 Local Theater.......................................... 4 Happenings �� 5-29 Historic Happenings: The Archer House......................... 15-19 Advertisers’ Index ��32 On the Cover: SimpleGifts was scheduled to perform at Lakeville Area Arts Center, but due to the governor’s executive order closing theaters the concert had to be canceled. SimpleGifts will host five free livestream concerts Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 23. See simplegiftsmusic.net.

Special Ad Sections: Shop the Arts....................................... 8 Shop Local ��9 Local Real Estate Services �� 21-23 Services Directory �� 26-27 Food & Beverage �� 30-31

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Ames Center

12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville 952-895-4685 | ames-center.com Minnesota Artists Association Fall 2020 Members Exhibition – Through Jan. 1 – Presented virtually.

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division St. | 507-645-8877 | northfieldartsguild.org online anytime | in-person Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

Paradise Center for the Arts

321 Central Ave., Faribault | 507-332-7372 | Th/Fr/Sa 12-5pm paradisecenterforthearts.org | Gallery will be limited to 10 people – check web for updates Exhibit Dates through Dec. 19

Carlander Family Gallery:

Paradise Tuesday Morning Pottery

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery:

Woodline Trailers Academy and Friends

Hy-Vee and Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Holly Days Sale Exhibit Dates through Jan. 2021

District One Hospital Healing Arts Gallery:

William Bukowski, Mary Ellen Frame, Rose Weselmann, Lonnie Broden, Swapna Kumar

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

Fine Craft Collective – through Dec. 24 – Seasonal co-operative show featuring 27 local and regional artisans: Kathy Anderson, Bare Naked Soap Company, Carla Brown, Cathy Collison, Christie Clarke, Fieldstone Apiaries, Juan Fried, Gail Gates, Groundwire Coffee Roasters, Reid Hendershot, Chris & Sue Holmquist, Annie Larson, Heather Lawrenz, Glynnis Lessing, Wendy Nordquist, David Peterson, Ann Poulson, Colleen Riley, Noah Sanders, Lori Schmidt, Elizabeth Schott, Juliane Shibata, Geralyn Thelen, Barbara Zaveruha, Dick Zawacki and Terri Zawacki. The show is organized, staffed and promoted by those showing their work and will “pop up” in the Main Gallery of the Northfield Arts Guild. More at finecraftcollective.com. Satellite Exhibitions

2021 Winter/Spring Healing Arts The Paradise Center for the Arts Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital is a collaboration between the Paradise Center for the the Arts and District One Hospital. The program features artists in a variety of two-dimensional mediums and styles that promote healing and well-being. Exhibits are four months long. Call for artists is for the 2021 winter/spring exhibit, which will run from mid-January to mid-May 2021. To submit artwork for consideration, email image(s) in jpeg format to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 10.

Allina Clinic Gallery

Variations in Water – Digital Illustrations by Michel Ruth

Northfield Business and Tourism Center

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

Tandem Bagels

Geographic Minneapolis – Photographs by Gerald Hoekstra

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ADAM FAVRO (507) 645-4193

15 BRIDGE SQUARE NORTHFIELD, MN

Hours Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-12pm

MN Stay Safe Plan Guidelines: APPOINTMENTS ONLY • MASKS REQUIRED

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Mini-Nutcracker

SimpleGifts

December 1, 2020 6 pm Twin Cities Ballet

December 4, 2020 Event canceled.

In-person event canceled. Livestream available.

Film Series: “The Muppets’ Christmas Carol” December 3, 2020 Event canceled.

Film Series: “It’s A Wonderful Life” December 12, 2020 Event canceled.

A Christmas Carol Radio Play In-person event canceled. Check online for possible virtual performance

Tickets: 952-985-4640 • LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com December 2020

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Holiday Radio Theatre

Dec. 4-6, 11-12; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Presented virtually by Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

These holiday classic radio scripts come to captivating life as an acting ensemble dressed in fashions suggesting the 1940s/50s, supported by a sound-effects man, bring multiple characters to the stage. Audience members experience these stories through the unique lens of a live “golden age of radio” studio production complete with flashing “applause” signs and commercial breaks. Tickets: $20. Streaming info available at paradisecenterforthearts.org/purchase-tickets. A Christmas Carol Radio Play Dec. 18-20; F/Sa 7pm, Su 2pm Presented virtually by Lakeville Area Arts Center

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. This event may be canceled after press time. Contact 952-985-4640 or visit lakevilleareaartscenter.com for more information.

Project Purple Door Play: The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic Dec. 14, 4-6:30pm Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts

Step up your acting game with this online course. Students will work with instructor Rachel Haider to gain experience staging beats, character and physical development, pacing, acting choices, raising the stakes, and having a blast. The online class will result in a virtual performance shared with the public at the conclusion of class. Interested students in grades 7-12 must audition and be cast to register for this program. Actors should prepare a short monologue to recite at the online audition. To schedule your online audition, fill out this form: forms.gle/pbodB4FPKuTULEd67 Important Dates: Jan. 4-22, M-Tu/Th-F 4-6pm: Online class/rehearsals Jan. 25-29, M-F 4-7pm: Online tech week/filming Jan. 31, 2pm: Virtual performance shared on YouTube Cost: $150 for nonmembers, $135 for members

Lessons & Carols

• Presentation of highlights from recent years. • Will be broadcast at various times during the Advent season and available on Facebook. • Check icantanti-choirs.org for broadcast times as they become available and to view a printed program. This year’s program brought to you via radio on KYMN-FM (91.5) & KDHL-AM (920)

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HAPPENINGS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Drive-Through TurkeyFest • 9am-5pm

The last days of November...

Ferndale Market, Cannon Falls

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 10am-12pm

Drive-Through TurkeyFest • 9am-5pm

Open Stitch Sessions are now online via Zoom. Have a fiber project to work on, something to sip or snack on, and be a part of the group. Register at northfieldyarn.com to receive the Zoom link. Free. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays weekly.

Ferndale Market, Cannon Falls

To provide a safe experience while celebrating its Thanksgiving traditions, Ferndale has reimagined their annual TurkeyFest to be an outdoor drive-through event. During Drive-Through TurkeyFest, the market will be closed to in-store traffic, and all orders will be fulfilled through convenient curbside pickup. Learn more and watch for updates on the TurkeyFest event page. Also, Friday, Nov. 27. Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 1-4pm Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

Curious about fiber arts? Need a place to work on your projects? Looking for a like-minded community? Fiber Space Makers Studio is a group of fiber lovers who spin, knit, crochet, weave, quilt and create. Stop by during open hours or contact FiberSpaceMakers@gmail.com with questions.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

See Nov. 25 description.

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A Naughty Nutcracker • 9pm Lakeville Area Arts Center

Grown-ups, looking for something new, different and just a bit naughty? Put the kids to bed and join TCB’s professional dancers for a brand new cabaret-style spin on the classic holiday ballet. With a nod and a wink, this original parody show shatters ballet stereotypes as it combines humor, fun, the unexpected and a splash of the risqué, in an evening of adult fun and good cheer. Suitable for ages 17+. Tickets available at 952-985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com. This will be a virtual performance.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner • 10:30am-1:30pm Faribault American Legion

Curbside pickup. Call 507-332-7357 to place your order. Non-perishable food item donations are welcome.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Small Business Saturday Local Businesses

First observed in the United States in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday that feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick-and-mortar businesses that are small and local. Small Business Saturday is a registered trademark of American Express.

Cannon Valley Farmers’ Market • 1-4pm Faribo West Mall, Faribault

Buy local products this winter season: apples, baked goods, breads, cheese, eggs, grass-fed beef, lamb, honey, jams, fiber products, goat milk soaps, maple syrup, canned vegetables, coffee, homemade breads and more. The Faribo West Mall provides more space to safely grow the market while following COVID-19 safety guidelines. Saturdays through Dec. 19, then third Saturdays Jan-May.

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 10am-12pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

From the Heart Gifts, Cannon Falls

This new boutique is a once-a-month pop-up shop experience. Find items from local collectors, craft persons and artists selling vintage, primitive, farmhouse and self-designed items in a retail setting. Nov. 28 and 29.

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A featured author at the Deep Valley Virtual Book Festival!

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Classical MPR featured The St. Olaf Band book! classicalmpr.org/story/2020/10/12/st-olaf-band-book

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SimpleGifts: Christmas from Marine on St. Croix Livestream Concert • 3:30pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Grand Opening • 11am-4pm

From the Heart Gifts, Cannon Falls

simplegiftsmusic.net, Facebook & YouTube

You do not need a ticket or a reservation to watch the livestream concert. There is no limit on how many folks can join in. The livestreams are free, however donations to support SimpleGifts during this challenging time are greatly appreciated. SimpleGifts is a six-member ensemble – Billy McLaughlin (acoustic guitar), Billy Oehrlein (percussion), Heather Moen (vocals, violin), Laura MacKenzie (wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, bagpipes), Karen Paurus (vocals) and Amy Courts (vocals, melodica) – that performs acoustic, instrumental and vocal renditions of yuletide carols, hymns and seasonal favorites. The ensemble uses its Celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and voices to combine traditional folk music with a variety of modern elements. All shows will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Please log on 10 minutes before the concert begins. Also Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 23.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Science Fiction Book Group • 7-8pm

Presented online by Northfield Public Library

For November, read All Systems Red and Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. Meet virtually via Zoom. Register to receive the meeting link and instructions for joining.

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Northfield Arts Guild Gallery 304 Division St.

Hours Wednesday - Friday 12-5 pm Saturday 11am-4 pm

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

Twin Cities Ballet: Mini-Nutcracker • 6pm

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 6-8pm

The Mini-Nutcracker is a delightful abbreviated version of Twin Cities Ballet’s classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. This beloved holiday tradition with soaring music by Tchaikovsky promises to hold the attention of even the youngest theatergoer. Suitable for all ages, this version is less than an hour and is performed by cast members from Twin Cities Ballet’s full-length production. Tickets available at 952-985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com. This is now a livestream event.

Lakeville Area Arts Center

Community Café • 4:15-5:30pm

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Come for a hearty meal (no matter your circumstances). Meals are available for curbside pick up. Find the weekly menu at facebook.com/Community-Cafe-163186414302213.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Online Open Stitch Sessions • 10am-12pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

See theater page.

Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 1-4pm

SimpleGifts • Canceled

This in-person concert has been canceled, however a series of free livestream concerts will be available (see Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 23) at simplegiftsmusic.net.

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

Lakeville Area Arts Center

Warm Wishes!

Tuesday – Friday • 10am-5pm Saturday • 10am-4pm Sunday • 10am-2pm Extended Holiday Hours Starting December 15th 18 2nd St NE • Faribault • 507.334.0433

FinallyAGiftStore.com

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Faribault

Locally Owned Purveyors of New and Used Books

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A place to learn and share your passion for all things delicious! Bring in this ad and receive 15% off one item Regularly priced items only. One per purchase. Exp 1-31-15.

Where Fashion Meets Fun

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Virtual Christmas in Kenyon

Downtown Kenyon & Virtual on Facebook

A mix of outdoor and virtual events including, community-wide outdoor holiday decorating, virtual visits with Santa, coloring contest, town scavenger hunt, DIY photo booth, prize drawings and a virtual tree lighting ceremony. For details, visit facebook.com/Christmas-inKenyon-103923484313697 or email ChristmasInKenyon@gmail.com. Online Open Stitch Sessions 10am-12pm

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La Boutique Unique

Easy living fashion with flare. Women’s clothing in sizes small through 3X; fun, fabulous jewelry; and for the whimsical soul, Chala handbags!

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TUES - SAT 11AM - 4PM

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Holiday Celebration of the Arts 11am-4pm Anderson Center, Red Wing

Celebrate the season and support the creative economy. Shop for handcrafted treasures made by local and regional artists at a holiday art fair at the Historic Tower View Residence as it is lovingly decorated for the holidays by local designers and businesses. A timed entry admission system allows a limited number of people into the art fair within each half-hour window. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. A limited amount of timed admissions may be available for walk-up registration at a separate entrance via the main building’s gallery doors. Dec. 5-6, 11-12.

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Cannon Valley Farmers’ Market 1-4pm Faribo West Mall, Faribault

Presented online by Laura Baker Services Association

Join Laura Baker Services Association’s Beacons of Hope Gala from the comfort of your home. This is LBSA’s largest fundraising event of the year. This year’s event is FREE. Invite your friends and family to meet the Beacons of Hope with Gala emcees Mary Closner and Rich Larson. • 7-7:30pm: Live pre-party • 7:30-8:15pm: Gala program • 8:15-9pm: Live after-party featuring an acoustic jam by Mark Allen (acoustic guitar, vocals) & Friends: Toby Jensen (guitar, vocals), Sandy Jensen (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals), Craig Wasner (piano, vocals) and Michael Hildebrandt (fiddle, mandolin, vocals). For more info or to RSVP, visit laurabaker.org/events/ lbsa-annual-gala. Holiday Radio Theatre • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

See theater page.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Holiday Celebration of the Arts 11am-4pm Anderson Center, Red Wing

Dec. 5-6, 11-12. See Dec. 5 description.

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Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 12:30-3:30pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

Community Café • 4:15-5:30pm

Holiday Radio Theatre • 2pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9

See theater page.

Virtual Homeschool Workshop: Clay Holiday Plate & Bowl

SimpleGifts: Christmas from Marine on St. Croix Livestream Concert • 3:30pm

For ages six and up. A pre-recorded video class offering a variety of art forms. Sample studio art projects in watercolor and acrylic painting and clay handbuilding. All materials will be provided the day before the video release in an art kit to-go, and you can watch the video at your own pace. Cost: $28 (includes supplies). Register at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

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Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Come for a hearty meal (no matter your circumstances). Meals are available for curbside pick up. Find the weekly menu at facebook.com/Community-Cafe-163186414302213.

Lakeville Area Arts Center

Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 1-4pm Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Online Open Stitch Sessions • 6-8pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 A date which will live in infamy... (Google it if you don’t remember why, especially if you like history!)

More info & tickets available at: (507) 332-7372 paradisecenterforthearts.org 321 Central Ave N · Faribault

Paradise Community Theatre Presents Holiday Radio Theater December 4-5 & 11-12 • 7:30pm December 6 • 2pm

This event is now virtual. Cost: $20, check online for purchase information.

Art Galleries

Now - December 19

Paradise Tuesday Morning Pottery Woodline Trails Academy & Friends

Holly Days SALE

Now - December 19 • 12-5pm

Thursdays-Saturdays

2021 Winter/Spring CALL FOR ARTISTS Mid-January – Mid-May 2021 This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural fund.

December 2020

A collaboration between Paradise and the District One Hospital. This exhibition will feature artists in a variety of two-dimensional mediums and styles that promote healing and well-being. Deadline is December 10, 2020. To submit your work for consideration, email JPG images to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, December 10, continued

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Northfield Arts Guild’s Virtual Winter Walk • 7pm

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 10am-12pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

Northfield Arts Guild’s YouTube Channel

To ensure the safety of the community, the Guild will offer a fun, free and family friendly lineup of online arts programming in lieu of Winter Walk, including at-home arts activities, dance and theater performances and more. More at northfieldartsguild.org/annual-events/ winter-walk/ Tonic Sol-fa and Shaun Johnson & The Big Band Experience I’ll Be Home for Christmas • 7:30pm Presented online by the Ames Center

Ground-breaking a cappella ensemble Tonic Sol-fa has been in constant development since their formation two decades ago and stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions. One hour combined show from the comfort of your couch. This special includes remarkable guests, brand new songs from an unreleased, upcoming album, limited tour merchandise and an interactive Q&A with Shaun and others. Pay-what-you-can tickets available at 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Only 200 tickets are available for this never before seen virtual event.

Dec. 5-6, 11-12. See Dec. 5 description. Holiday Radio Theatre • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

See theater page.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Online Open Stitch Sessions • 10am-12pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

Dec. 5-6, 11-12. See Dec. 5 description.

HAPPENINGS continue on page 20

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HISTORIC HAPPENINGS By Susan Hvistendahl Column originally published in the August 2011 Guide. More Historic Happenings available at entertainmentguidemn.com

The Archer House:

From Grand Opening (1877) to Open House (2011) In July of 2011 an open house was held at the Archer House River Inn to show off a $1.1 million renovation of the historic French Second Empire red brick building with mansard roof and arched dormer windows at 212 Division St. S. This four-story hotel with a three-story south wing (and threestory north wing added in 1987) began in 1877 in a swirl of excitement. “Archer’s Hotel: Grand Opening” read the headline of the Rice County Journal of August 23, 1877. The event was trumpeted as a gauge of community growth and an enthusiastic crowd rendered the verdict: “Well done.” The writer praised the “taste and neatness” of the ladies’ parlor, saying that while the furniture was “not extravagant,” it was “sufficiently expensive and profuse to be most thoroughly inviting.” Other rooms, occupied by regular boarders, “approach the luxurious,” with “unequivocal indication of taste in every room.” The first floor library “of solid volumes” would “raise the plane of thought and feeling,” as it was wise “to feed the mind of the guest as well as his stomach…for if the former is well supplied the latter will escape much gorging.” Sidwell’s Band from Minneapolis provided entertainment and by 9:30pm nearly 200 had registered and the dining

room doors opened for a repast on “finely arranged and well supplied tables.” A dance which was “relished most thoroughly” began further down Division Street in Lockwood’s Hall at 11:30pm. Northfield, in fine dress attire, “turned out en masse,” wrote the reporter, along with many friends from Faribault, Dundas and St. Paul. “Extravagance did not run away from taste” for this gathering and “the good-natured, jolly, smiling, happy disposition of the whole party seemed to be in sensible keeping with propriety and fitness.” The conclusion: “Mr. Archer and wife are to be highly congratulated upon the successful opening of their public house.” A second article which followed, entitled “New Hotel,” described James Archer as an “old hotel-keeper” who had rested “weary limbs” of pioneers at his hotel between Hastings Landing and Northfield on the old stage road and now had opened a “handsome and convenient” hotel which filled “the terribly apparent vacuum” in Northfield. There were other hotels in town but nothing on the scale of the American House which John North, founder of Northfield in 1855, had built at the corner of Washington and Third Streets in 1857. In 1867 this hotel became the home of “Northfield College” (renamed Carleton College in 1871 after a benefactor) so was not used for travelers. The writer took note that hotels often reflect the “moral standing” and character of towns to the traveler and “Northfield has long felt the want of more extended hotel accommodations,” with the result that “for years the lack of sufficient accommodations has been a great detriment to the growth and prosperity of our young city.” The grand opening brought out citizens from every branch of life to pay their respects to Mr. Archer, as described in the Rice County Journal: “the earnest divine; the staid deacon, the college professor, the demure moral philosophers, the devout Christian, the ardent reformer, the pompous lawyers, important magistrates, eligible young ladies, accompanied more or less, by and under the guardianship of elegant young gentlemen, or devoted papas, and anxious mammas,

The Archer House about 1890 (above) and 2011 (left). The north wing was added in 1987. Historic photo courtesy Northfield Historical Society. 2011 photo: Susan Hvistendahl

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but all bent upon the one great The Archer House River Inn object of catering to that old website (archerhouse.com) fellow ‘good time.’” takes note of Haas’ contributions: “Dallas brought back the The dance “on the light fantastic Archer House name, renovated toe” went on “until early morn.” rooms, updated private baths The story concluded, “It was in every room, restored the here we noticed our worthy and lobby, and brought back retail corpulent Mayor going through shops and restaurants to the the cotillion and double shuffle,” building. A new front portico until his “good lady led him was constructed, patterned home whistling all the way, ‘I after historic photographs of would I were a boy again.’” the Inn. Each room was given After changing hands a couple a name and theme relating to times, the Archer House a special part of local history. was purchased in 1889 by New wiring, modern plumbCanadian-born Henry Kahler ing, insulation, updated heat who owned the Kahler Hotel and air conditioning, fire and in Dundas. Kahler, who had alarm systems and a four story (l-r): Managing Principal of Rebound Hospitality, Brett Reese; started as a harness maker, elevator allowed the hotel to Archer House General Manager Todd Byhre; and Rebound enlisted the aid of his family in Hospitality President Chuck Paton. meet the demands of the new Photo: Amy Acheson era under Dallas.” the inn-keeping business. (In 1917 the Kahler Corporation was established in Rochester. On January 8, 1997, the Northfield News headline was, “Local Henry Kahler’s son John Henry Kahler presided over the Families purchase Archer House: New owners plan to carry opening of the $1.75 million Kahler Grand Hotel across from the Mayo Clinic in 1921, coming far from his early days on developer Dallas Haas’ legacy.” Purchasers were Mike shuttling Archer House guests to and from the railway depot and Laura Kay Allen, Brett Reese and Michele Wylder Reese and Craig and Chris Valek. in horse-drawn vehicles.) The 2011 management of the Archer House River Inn and Marjorie Neuhaus, in a Northfield News story of August 11, initiator of the 21-month renovation project is Rebound 1977, related that Henry Kahler, “a bit of a showoff” at the Hospitality (part of Rebound Enterprises, a Northfield Archer House, liked to pile dishes on a tray, “balance the investment services and holding company), with Brett Reese tray with one hand and waltz around the room.” One day, as Managing Principal and Chuck Paton as President. Todd however, he “got too close to the swinging kitchen door at Byhre is General Manager of the Archer House. The goal the precise moment that Big Emma, a 180-pound waitress, of the renovation was to “honor the history of the building pushed through. Henry, dishes, and tray flew in all direcand its architecture while bringing luxury and modern tions. It was Henry’s final performance.” amenities to the grand old Inn.” The renovation started with The Archer House went through many owners and several public spaces and basic infrastructure and then spread to the name changes, including “Manawa” (the Indian word for 36 guest rooms and suites. Period-inspired colors, textiles, “rest”) in 1903, Ball’s Hotel in 1911 and its longtime name, lighting and furniture with modern enhancements such as the Hotel Stuart, starting in 1912. There were also many flat screen televisions mixed with restored original features tenants over the years. Past college students and “townies” including tin ceilings and claw foot tubs. may remember when the lobby was used as the Jefferson Bus Dallas Haas Depot. could have been The old hotel was showing its age when building contractor speaking of the and developer Dallas Haas bought the hotel in the spring of present-day 1981. Haas wrote in a hotel brochure that reality quickly set Archer House in that he had purchased “a more than 100-year-old building when he wrote containing more than 15,000 square feet with 30 hotel rooms this to guests and about two-thirds of them in a so-called operating about his own condition.” Haas died of a heart attack at the age of 56 while efforts: “The total working in the Archer House, and Maggie Lee wrote in project has played her memorial in the Northfield News of Aug. 16, 1995, that a vital part in the when Haas had taken on the Archer House, “Much was in revitalization, decay.” He and his crew “simply ripped out everything,” restoration and, with 15 tons of debris taken out of the third floor alone. Lee most of all, the wrote, “There were times he could have willingly consigned preservation of Dallas Haas poses in front of some of the the place to the junk heap, yet he carefully redeveloped the the Northfield shops at Archer House in the mid-1980s. 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A Tragic Addendum to the Archer House Story by Susan Hvistendahl, November 2020 I could not have imagined when I wrote this column for the August 2011 Entertainment Guide that just over nine years later I would be writing the obituary of this pillar of the community since 1877. On the afternoon of November 12th the unimaginable happened. Fire broke out in the kitchen of Smoqehouse (a restaurant located on the main floor of the north wing of the Archer House building), spread through the walls, and soon smoke was billowing out from windows on all floors, with shooting flames visible to horrified onlookers by evening. Firefighters did their best for more than 24 hours to try to contain the conflagration. The Archer House includes the River Inn and bar, Chapati, the Tavern, Smoqehouse and Paper Petalum of Northfield gift shop, and has been the site of innumerable receptions, special events and meetings over the years. A kitchen fire in June of 2019 at Chapati had resulted in closure of the Tavern due to water damage and renovations were ongoing there. COVID-19 led to closure of the hotel for four months until late summer, during which time steps were taken to remodel the hotel. Todd Byhre, the COO and director of operations for the building’s owner Rebound Hospitality, told the Star Tribune that the $150,000 facelift assured that the hotel “never looked better.” Then came the awful day of November 12th.

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Brett Reese, CEO and managing partner of Rebound Hospitality, told KYMN radio’s news director Rich Larson that the Archer House had “touched a lot of people” who had many memories of this “crown jewel” of the community. He said the fire’s destruction is a “tough thing to overcome” and it will be a “long process” determining what to do. Reese wanted to thank everyone for the “tremendous outpouring from the community,” for the many “kind words and caring.” He praised his team and concluded on a note of optimism: “We will come out of here stronger and better.”

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Community members came out to watch in horror as the firefighters fought the fire from 3:30 in the afternoon through the night and into the morning of November 13. Many of them took pictures to document the tragedy.

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Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

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Bar Bingo • 3pm Northfield VFW

Meat Wheel • 5pm Northfield VFW

Vinnie Rose • 6-9pm

Barley + Vine Kitchen/Bar, Lakeville

See Dec. 6 description. Also Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20.

Vinnie Rose is the Midwest’s premier “live-looping” acoustic guitarist and vocalist. Drawing from his 1000+ song repertoire of pop/rock/country/R&B/blues/old-school rap covers and two albums of originals, Rose artfully creates dynamic, skillful and entertaining shows that can include the likes of Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Keith Urban, The Lumineers and 2Pac. Using a looping effects pedal, Rose layers rhythm guitar, bass and other tracks in real time. Accompanied with a 3¼-octave vocal range and melodic guitar solos, Rose’s live one-man-band show has become a very popular Midwest act. He welcomes song requests from the audience and loves interacting with a crowd.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27

Christmas Eve Service & Candlelit Silent Night • 4pm

Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 12:30-3:30pm

More info and link to online service at firstucc.org. Service at 4pm, outdoor Candlelit Silent Night at 5:30pm.

Thirteen games total with one progressive jackpot at the final game. Card sale starts at 6:15pm. Wine Bingo • 6:30-8pm

Next Chapter Winery, New Prague

Free to play. Winners receive a $5 gift certificate. Glasses of wine are $5 all day Wednesdays. SimpleGifts: Christmas from Marine on St. Croix Livestream Concert • 7:30pm simplegiftsmusic.net, Facebook & YouTube

First United Church of Christ, Northfield

Drive-in Candlelight Service • 5pm

Bethel Lutheran Chuch Parking Lot, Northfield

More info and link to online service at bethelnorthfield.com. Bar Bingo • 6pm Northfield VFW

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 6-8pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville

Trivia • 6:30-7:30pm

Next Chapter Winery, New Prague

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Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

Cow Quiz • 7-8:30pm

The Contented Cow Pub, Northfield

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 Blood Drive at the Y • 8am-2pm Northfield Area YMCA

Donate blood and help the American Red Cross ensure enough blood is on the shelves for patients in need – especially this year and in this holiday season. If you’re healthy and well, register in advance at rcblood.org/appt or 800-RED CROSS.

Open Art • 10am-12pm

Wine Bingo • 6:30-8pm

Join for the full two hours, or just drop in for some winter art-making fun. At 10am, make Textured Snowflakes using paper plates, yarn, a push pin and a yarn needle, nail or skewer stick. At 10:40, use white paper, masking or painter’s tape and watercolor paints to explore creating winter scenery with a cool resist technique. Find the Zoom link at northfieldartsguild.org/event/open-art-december/.

Free to play. Winners receive a $5 gift certificate. Glasses of wine are $5 all day Wednesdays.

Presented online by Northfield Arts Guild

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29

Next Chapter Winery, New Prague

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Bar Bingo • 6pm Northfield VFW

Online Open Stitch Sessions • 6-8pm Presented online by Northfield Yarn

Community Café • 4:15-5:30pm

Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Come for a hearty meal (no matter your circumstances). Meals are available for curbside pick up. Find the weekly menu at facebook.com/Community-Cafe-163186414302213.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

Fiber Space Fall Open Hours • 1-4pm Hot Spot Music Studio, Northfield

Red Fox Tavern, Lakeville

Trivia • 6:30-7:30pm

Next Chapter Winery, New Prague

Reserve your table by calling 612-756-3012. Bring your own pen/paper. Play in a team or by yourself. Winning team wins a bottle of wine. Trivia will also be presented on Facebook Live. Team Trivia • 7-9pm

Babe’s Music Bar, Lakeville

Thirteen games total with one progressive jackpot at the final game. Card sale starts at 6:15pm.

Our Gift to the Community

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The Pepper People

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

651/353.7264 gopepperpeople.com Discover the sauce everyone is talking about. Sweet with a little heat, the perfect combination. Grown and made in Northfield. Order online or pick up locally.

Quarterback Club

Just Food Co-op

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

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.

Fireside Orchard & Gardens

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!

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

The HideAway Vault

1520 Clinton Ln., Northfield thehideawaynorthfield.com 507/301-3600 Bistro food and coffee. Drive thru and dine in available.

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Imminent Brewing

519 Division St., Unit 2, Northfield 507/646-2327 â&#x20AC;˘ imminentbrewing.com Neighborhood brewery and taproom that uses local produce and ingredients for seasonal brews. Regular food trucks, live music and community activities. Voted best local beer by SoMinn Scene Readers in 2019!

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.

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.

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.

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Cannon Pointe Chiropractic Feel Better Using Organic Health

Virtual Programs at FiftyNorth Check out a variety of Lifelong Learning, Art, & Fitness Classes available through Zoom at www.fiftynorth.org/classes

Onsite at FiftyNorth Onsite Aqua and Fitness Classes offer a large variety of options. Fitness schedule available on website. HOURS: M-Th 6am-7pm | Friday 6am-6pm| Sat. 7am-12pm

1040 S Hwy 3 | Northfield, MN 55057 507.645.8000 | www.cannonpointe.com 1651 Jefferson Pkwy in Northfield | www.FiftyNorth.org | 507-664-3700

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