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Happenings ��2-26Theater ��5Sports ��5Regional Festivals �� 29

SPECIAL: Visual Arts �� 31-38

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Crossings at Carnegie320 East Ave., Zumbrota • crossingsatcarnegie.com 507/732-7616 • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm“It’s All One Water” – Oct. 1-31 – photographs and poetry interpreting water in all its forms. In collaboration with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, a nonprofit group promoting clean water and conservation. Opening Reception and Poetry Reading: Oct. 19, 7pm. Participants and guests will stroll next door to the State Theatre to hear poetry included in the exhibit along with a slide show of the photographs.

Eclectic Goat – 418 Division St. • 507/786-9595 • Tu/W 10am-5pm, Th 10am-7pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm – More than 120 artists represented. “A shop where...ART RULES!”

Flaten Art Museum1520 St. Olaf Avenue • 507/786-3556 • stolaf.edu/collections/flaten • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2-5pmArtists on the Hill – through Oct. 12 – works by St. Olaf De-partment of Art and Art faculty. Exhibit features work of Wendell Arneson, Irve Dell, Jill Ewald, Kate Fisher, Ron Gallas, Mac Gimse, Mary Griep, Christie Hawkins, Arch Leean, John Maakestad, Meg Ojala, John Saurer, Jan Shoger, Christopher Tradowsky and Michon Weeks.

Andy Warhol and his Contemporaries: An Urban Milieu – New York in the ’60s and ’70s and Today – Oct. 26-Dec. 9

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pmColor Stories: Pat Dunn-Walker and Carla Thompson – Through Oct. 26 – Carla Thompson of Northfield and Pat Dunn-Walker of Rochester bring rich hues together in a series of bright acrylic paintings. Pat’s work investigates the formal elements of color, surface and composition. Carla’s work stems from her “interpretation of what the heart endures while praying, weeping, breaking, laughing and healing.”

In the Members’ Room:Color, Glass, Passion: Fused Glass by Rose-Marie James – Through Oct. 19 – Rose-Marie James’ colorful fused glass fills the Members’ Room. The process involves multiple pieces of cool glass that are fused into one with the application of heat.

Collecting Pages: Mixed Media Works by Lilla Johnson – Oct. 24-Nov. 17 – Lilla presents a combination of mixed media draw-ings, printed pages and several boxes. Lilla’s imagery reflects the “visual fragments that have become symbols for chapters in her own life.” Opening Reception: Nov. 2, 7-9pm.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Paper Works: Karl Nelson – through Oct. 27 – A series of de-tailed intaglio prints. Painstakingly made, each abstract image is built up by a series of small dots using a technique called stippling (making one dot at a time with a needle).

Northfield Historical Society408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.orgM-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pm1862 – Through Rice County’s Eyes – the exhibit outlines the tragic events surrounding the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and ex-plores the stories of the people of Rice County that were involved.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.orgDennis McClintock, photography and Darla Dahl, handbag creations – Through Oct. 2

Life’s Creative Journey: Judy Saye-Willis, various media – Oct. 22-Nov. 25

Paradise Center for the Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm, Su/M closed

Carlander Family Gallery:Annual Member’s Show – Through Nov. 3. Showcases mem-bers’ artwork and has been a tradition that dates back to the Faribault Art Center, the forerunner of the Paradise Center for the Visual Arts programming.

Paradise Center Health Arts Gallery at District One Hospital200 State Ave., Faribault Fall Show – Barb Bruns (oil and pastel paintings), Dee Teller (Asian brush work), Julie Fakler (acrylic on hardboard), Mary Ruth (encaustic paintings), Mary Warner (applique using cotton fabric), Tom Fakler (photography) and Paul Swanson (photog-raphy).

Studio Elements16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 • studioelements.net Th 10am-5pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm.Fine art, unique gifts and fun junk.

CAll FOR ARtIStS2013 Sogn Series Art Show and Wine label Contest

Cannon River Winery • 507/263-7400 cannonriverwinery.com • Deadline: Oct. 28

Regional artists are invited to create their interpretation of the Cannon River Winery’s vineyard, winery or award-winning wines. Winning images will be featured on the 2013 Sogn Blanc and Sogn Blush wine labels. Voting will take place Nov. 1-Dec. 2 with winners announced mid-December. Artists will be invited to participate in the Sogn Series Art Show in February, 2013. Contact [email protected] for more info.

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Simply Fodder For Your Next Cocktail Party by Sherri Faye (c) 2012

I have not dressed up for Halloween in a gazillion years. Well, sort of. Unless you count last year, when I wore huge, GINORMOUS rhinestone cat-eye glasses to work all day, while maintaing a deadpan expression... that was fun. People actually asked “Are those real?” In the past I have enjoyed creating unique costumes for events such as the Zombie Pub Crawl, Halloween, costume parties, and so forth... but I just haven’t had the time in recent years. This Halloween I’ll keep it simple and be an artist, maybe a writer... or perhaps I’ll be a mom or grandma, better yet, how about a middle-aged rennaissance woman! In other words, I think I will just be myself (which, I’ve been told, can be entertaining in and of itself at times). If you dress up this year, approach it as a reinvention of yourself while staying true to your core. Think outside the costume shop and have fun with it! .

“Just be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

Episode 48: Dem BonesStarring: Constance & Conrad~ The Contented Collegiate Cows of Northfield ~

With Constance working furvently on her “Cow Tales... and Other Stories” book, Conrad demonstrates his cleverness, turning his energy toward seasonal costumes for the duo...

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All that is Solid Melts Into AirOct. 4, 7:30pm; Oct. 5, 7 and 10pm; Oct. 6, 2 and 7:30pm; Oct. 7, 6pm – Haugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldMourning the death of her sister and mother, international busi-nesswoman Claudia Hopewell throws herself into a desperate search for the secret of eternal life, pushing the boundaries of science and spirituality to their limit. Meanwhile, the world around her inches toward war and members of her own family conspire to wrest the company from her control. A visionary look into the future – of technology, war, death, family and love. There will be a post-show discussion on Oct. 6 at 3:30pm with playwright Domini Orlando.

Rudens “the Rope”Oct. 5, 7:30pm; Oct. 6, 4:30pm Christiansen Hall of Music 233, St. Olaf, NorthfieldAn ancient Roman Plautus comedy performed in a musical mix-ture of English and Latin. Free. Open to the public. No tickets or knowledge of Latin required.

Miss twiddle and the DevilOct. 6, 7pm; Oct. 7, 2 pm – Northfield Senior CenterEncore Players present this 3rd annual fall melodrama fundraiser. Tickets $15 and available at the Northfield Senior Center, 507/664-3700.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeOct. 12-14, 18-21; F-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterA new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic “powders and tinctures” have brought forth his other self – Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experi-ments. But Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. This intriguing study of the mind

Theater

S P O RTS the home games…

tuesday, October 2Volleyball – Raiders Girls vs. Owatonna, 7pm

thursday, October 4Volleyball – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 7pm

Friday, October 5football – Raiders vs. Red Wing, 7pm

Friday, October 12Swim & diVe – Raiders Girls Section Tournament, 5pm

Saturday, October 13Swim & diVe – Raiders Girls Section Tournament, 10am

tuesday, October 16Volleyball – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels

Saturday, October 27Swim & diVe – Raiders Girls Invitational, 10am

uses multiple Hydes portrayed by members of the cast. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens.

Meshuggah NunsOct. 26-27, Nov. 1-3, 7:30pm; Oct. 28, 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThe “Nunsense” sisters are on the “Faiths of All Nations” cruise. When the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” (except the guy playing Tevye) gets seasick, the captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a show. Hilarity reigns supreme on the high seas with songs like Say It In Yiddish, Contrition, In the Convent, and If I Were a Catholic. Directed by Julianna Skluzacek, presented by The Merlin Players.

Stuart Pimsler Dance and theater PerformanceOct. 27, 7:30pm – Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. Olaf, NorthfieldBased in the Twin Cities for over 10 years, this nationally recog-nized performance company has been co-directed by Suzanne Costello and Stuart Pimsler since its inception in 1979. Free, but tickets are required and can be picked up in the Dance Main Office (Dittmann 200) beginning Oct. 8. 507/786-3248 for more info.


MONDAY, OCtOBER 1

Bar Bingo • 4:30pmSpikes, Faribault

lecture: Poet Rodrigo toscanoRolvaag Library 525, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThis award-winning experimental poet will speak followed by a Q&A.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmContented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, par-

ticularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Study Hall • 9:30pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker rocking the house with obscure covers and original tunes.

tUESDAY, OCtOBER 2

Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield Eagles Club

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pmContented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

WEDNESDAY, OCtOBER 3

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal set-ting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

Texas Hold‘em • 8pmNorthfield Eagles Club

tHURSDAY, OCtOBER 4

Rice County Historical Society Fall Banquet/Annual Meeting • 5-8pm Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior, FaribaultSocial hour at 5, dinner served at 6 and a brief business meeting at 7. Father Jim Zotalis of the Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior will follow with the keynote on the history of the Cathedral and Bishop Whipple. Tickets are $17.50 for RCHS and Chapter members, $20 non-members and can be purchased from any RCHS board mem-ber or at the Rice County Historical Society in Faribault.

HAPPE N I NG S

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Barb Piper • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldModern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmi-chael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. Fronts the blues/rock band, Top Shelf, and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts.

Concert: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra • 7:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldFree.

Theater: All That is Solid Melts into Air • 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldEverybody’s favorite “piano man” tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives.

DJ Dance Party • 9:30pm-1amSpikes, Faribault

FRIDAY, OCtOBER 5

Tim Fast • 6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, NorthfieldA nationally touring finger-style guitar picking, harmonica bend-ing, singer/songwriter. His music is infused with folk, blues and country, playing both covers and original songs.


Dance: Friday Night Lights • 7pmDittmann Center, Wagner/Bungaard Studio One, St. Olaf, NorthfieldA short dance is performed – a student moderator poses a ques-tion – audience, choreographer and dancers begin a conversation.


Theater: All That is Solid Melts into Air • 7 and 10pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Theater: Rudens “The Rope” • 7:30pmChristiansen Hall of Music 233, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Eric Christopher and Anthony Ihrig • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldKnown for their solo work and collaborative work with The High 48s and The Minor Planets, Chris-topher (fiddle, vocals) and Ihrig (banjo, dobrow, guitar, percussion,

vocals) are both award-winning composers and musicians, joining forces and bringing their bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with vocal harmonies and expert picking.

Shoot Lucy • 9-11pmContented Cow, NorthfieldA Twin Cities-based rock band.

Karaoke • 9pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield

Unbroken BandSpikes, FaribaultA rock-driven Minnesota Country band.

SAtURDAY, OCtOBER 6

Bagels & Birds • 8:30-9:30amRiver Band Nature Center, FaribaultOpen to all ages. Join a naturalist in the comfort of the building to observe bird (and other) visitors to the backyard habitat feeding area. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watch-ing the antics of wildlife.

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pmBridge Square, NorthfieldArtists’ and farmers’ market in Bridge Square with many family-friendly activities.

Cannon River Winery’s Eighth Anniversary Party 10am-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsTwo wine tastings for $8, birthday cake, pin the cork on the wine bottle, wine recognition contest, live music by Switched at Birth (1-4pm).

HAPPENINGS Friday, October 5, continued


Ulufudu • 6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café

Lake Wobegon® Brass Band • 7pmFirst United Church of Christ, NorthfieldStirring music of all styles and period from a 30-piece brass band. Special guest Charlie Boone (formerly WCCO-Radio). Tickets $15 and available at First UCC, Coldwell Banker or at the door. 507/645-7532 or firstucc.org for more info.

theater: Miss twiddle and the Devil • 7pmNorthfield Senior CenterSee theater page.

“Heart like a Wheel,” tribute to Linda Ronstadt • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaDianna Parks has assembled a collection of highly skilled local musicians to perform Ronstadt’s fifth solo album, which includes hits like the Grammy-winning “You’re No Good” and her cover of “When Will I Be Loved?”

Concert: Consortium Carissimi with Early Music Singers and Collegium Musicum • 7:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDirected by Gerald Hoekstra.

40th Annual Sogn Valley Craft Fair • 10am-5pm35200 Cty 24 Blvd, Cannon FallsThis is the first of a two-day event. A wide variety of pottery, including functional and sculptural works in raku, porcelain and stoneware, jewelry in silver, gold and beads, painting, photography, baskets, fiber weaving fabric, metalwork and more, with local food vendors.

Theater: All That is Solid Melts into Air • 2 and 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldA post-show discussion with the playwright follows the 2pm show. See theater page.

Theater: Rudens “The Rope” • 4:30pmChristiansen Hall of Music 233, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Sonny Bryant (of The Platters) • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Octoberfest/Multet y • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldLocal seasonal beer, music and Shepherd’s Pie and great traditional Nordic music for your listening pleasure.

HAPPENINGS Saturday, October 6, continued

Sonny Bryant

Miss Twiddle


Katy Vernon Debut CD Release Party • 8pm-12amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldOpening sets by Minneapolis artists Clay Williams and Simon Husbands and The Blue Mollies. A Minnesota Music Award nominee and very popular on the Twin Cities performance circuit, Vernon is a native of London, England, who moved to the States after meeting her Twin Cities-based husband on a train from Amsterdam to Berlin.

Captain May ISpikes, FaribaultRock out of Minneapolis by Dan Dryden (bass/vocals), Chris Heille (guitar/vocals), Wade Hagblom (drums), and Stibs (guitar/vocals.

SUNDAY, OCtOBER 7

40th Annual Sogn Valley Craft Fair • 10am-5pm35200 Cty 24 Blvd, Cannon FallsThis is the second of a two-day event. See Oct. 6 description.

Theater: Miss Twiddle and the Devil • 2pmNorthfield Senior CenterSee theater page.

Comedian Roger Radley, with Dave Johnson • 8pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultFrom the Trump Castle in Atlantic City to Opryland in Nashville to Las Vegas and conventions in Hawaii, this award-winning comedian and Wisconsin native has been perform-ing his own brand of comedy for over 20 years. Radley has produced a radio show for syndication, written and produced television commercials and recently had a part in a movie portraying NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace. Has shared the stage with the likes of George Carlin, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Wil-lie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Paula Poundstone and Waylon Jennings. $17 members, $22 nonmembers.


Mark Allen and The Key West Rejects • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBeing kicked out of the Keys in August 2004 didn’t get these musicians down. They just packed up their guitars and headed north for a change. Playing favorites from Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Lit, Buck Cherry and many more surprises, they have all the bases covered. The Rejects also play a wide reper-toire of originals from all of the revolving musician’s catalogs.

Katy Vernon


Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsCouple this amazing voice with an amazing story and get ready for goosebumps! Less than eight years ago, Patrick found himself and his shakey voice in the spotlight at Nye’s Piano Bar in Min-neapolis. The rest is history: opera, musicals, a CD in 2006 that got him discovered by Joanne Grauer (pianist to Andy Williams, The Osmonds, The Lennon Sisters and more), a second CD under her direction, a gig with the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra and in 2007, playing the Blue Moon in Croatia. In 2009 he made LA jazz critic Scott Yanow’s book, The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide and was named Gigmaster.com’s choice for the 2008 Rising Star Award for Best Jazz Singer!

Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield Eagles

Concert: Cellist Astrid Schween and Pianist John Jensen • 3:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield

theater: All that is Solid Melts into Air • 6pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Politics and a Pint • 6pmContented Cow, NorthfieldJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly mod-erated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com.

Concert: Chapel Choir Vespers • 7:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSt. Olaf Chapel Choir conducted by Christopher Aspaas.

Quiz Night • 8pmContented Cow, NorthfieldStop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition, prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8


Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmContented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Study Hall • 9:30pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and origi-nal tunes.

HAPPENINGS Sunday, October 7, continued

Astrid Schween John Jensen


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9




National Stein Hoisting Competition/Beer Tasting • 5pmContented Cow, NorthfieldSample Sam Adams fare and raise a glass towards national fame.



tHURSDAY, OCtOBER 11

Reading/Booksigning: Brian Libby • 6-7pmBuckham Memorial Library, Great Hall, FaribaultLibby writes historical fantasy. Limited seating.

Craig and Maren Wasner • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldFather/daughter duo. Craig (Over and Back Band/piano) and Maren (recently back from Nashville/guitar) play covers of popular artists such as James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty and Vince Gill. A mix between country and folk and blues and funk.


FRIDAY, OCtOBER 12

New Moon Trio • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldHere’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar.

Candlelight Evening • 6:30-9:30pmThorn Crest Farm, NorthfieldMusic, a bonfire and hayride – all part of an Oct. 5-28 Fall Harvest Festival. $4 admission. thorncrestfarm.com

Theater: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.


Sweet Siren • 10pm-2amGrandpa Al’s, FaribaultPlaying hot Top 40 hits along with classic rock and edgy country, this band puts their own flare to the music with hip arrangements. The members have collectively shared stages with over 100 national acts including Joan Jett, Night Ranger, .38 Special, Kansas, Great White, REO Speedwagon and BlackHawk.

SAtURDAY, OCtOBER 13

Big Wood Ramble • 9amNerstrand Big Wood State ParkRunners meet in Nerstrand at St. John’s church for this half mara-thon, 10K, 5K and 1K kids run. Application by Oct. 8. For details, call 507/789-5497 or go to finalstretch.com.

Susan Perry Memorial Walk for the Animals and 5K Dog Run • 9amNorthfield Dog Park5K Dog Run Shotgun Start at 9am and Family Pet Walk at 10am. Registration forms available at Cannon Valley Vet Clinic, Country-side Animal Hospital, Chuck and Don’s and Fit to be Tri’d. Pet cos-tume contest, games, food, vendors and more. Visit prairiesedgehs.org for online registration and more information.

Kevin Kling with Simone Perrin 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaNational Public Radio commenta-tor Kevin Kling delivers a night of side-splittingly funny yet thought-provoking storytelling to audiences.

Accordionista Simone Perrin will join him on stage. Kling, a life-time Minnesotan who never let a birth defect or severe motorcycle accident slow him down, takes listeners on a journey through his life that is no less poignant for his humorous style.

Jet W. Lee • 8-11pmContented Cow, Northfield

Art Vandalay • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldArt Vandalay plays a fresh mix of Americana, indie-rock, and laid-back country folk that is “impossibly catchy” (Duluth News-Tri-bune). With their rootsy groove and clever song craft, Art Vandalay is a band that is impossible NOT to have a good time with as one experiences their energetic show. They have been described as “well crafted folk-rock, at times pure mellow magic.” – Twin Cities Daily Planet.





Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pmBridge Square, NorthfieldArtists’ and farmers’ market on Bridge Square with many family-friendly activities.

AAUW Presentation: Update on the two State Amendments • 10amNorthfield Senior Center 103Char Kahler, VP AAUW State Public Policy will present. All are welcome.

Fall Festival and Chili Contest • 10:30am-3pmDowntown FaribaultFun for all ages including a kid’s costume parade kick-off down Central Avenue, pumpkin painting and treasures in the haystack. Events and specials all over downtown Faribault with chili sam-pling and voting 11am-1pm.

Wake-Robin • 12-1pmBittersweet, NorthfieldWake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Eas-terson, playing live acoustic (mostly celtic) and traditional American music (including Civil War tunes).

Bill Koncar • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPopular accordionist who plays a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, fox trots, swing, Latin rhythms and classic rock and pop tunes.

Tony Williams • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsTony Williams’ solo performance features a variety of classical, flamenco and jazz originals as well as some Americana/classic cover songs. During the summer of 2011 he was voted the winner of the KARE 11 “The Voice: Min-nesota” contest.

John Charles • 6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, Northfield

3rd Annual American Red Cross “Red Bling Fling” • 6:30pmSpikes, FaribaultHave fun and raise money for the American Red Cross. Women’s style show from Maurices and Creating a Ruckus, and Men’s from Old Navy. Free Admission for entertainment from the POWER HOUSE Band, light meal served, silent auction and live auction. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

Bill Koncar


Rocktoberfest: Chad Johnson, Savannah Stuckmeyer and The Key West Rejects • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultRegional bands take the stage in this one night only, not-to-be-missed jam session and benefit concert for the Paradise Center for the Arts. All proceeds help support future programming and educational opportunities. $10.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar and Grill, FaribaultClassic acoustic swing, hot pick-ing and stellar singing. Ben Brien (acoustic bass), Mark Whillock (drums), Michael Hildebrandt (vio-lin, tenor guitar, banjo, and anything

else he feels like playing) and Dallas Musselman (vocals).


Ann Reed with Joan Griffith 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaA Minnesota native who’s traversed the country singing and playing, Ann Reed ducks into Crossings with Joan

Griffith for a night of music. Reed and Griffith are veterans of the touring musician’s trade and both have their share of honors.

Matthew Griswold • 8-10:30pmContented Cow, NorthfieldAcoustic/folk rock/pop.

Relativity • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldVoted one of Northfield’s best bands, this trio plays music from popular artists such as Missy Higgins and the Avett Brothers as well as many classic rock tunes from bands like Fleetwood Mac and John Mellencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice and Sarah McLachlan. Sit back and enjoy power harmonies by twin sisters Linda Wilson and Sandy Jensen

(who also adds mandolin, harmonica and percussion) and solid guitar and bluesy vocals by Toby Jensen.


8th Street Duo • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldChad Johnson and Russell Franek. These Northfield natives are known for their spot-on harmonies and diverse acoustic style. Their music is at the crossroads between rock and country with a touch of modern folk.

SUNDAY, OCtOBER 14

Bill Koncar • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPopular accordionist who plays a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, fox trots, swing, Latin rhythms and classic rock and pop.



tUESDAY, OCtOBER 16






THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

lecture: Medieval ArtDittmann Center 305, St. Olaf, NorthfieldAnne Derbes, Professor of Art History at Hood College, will speak on the frescoes in the baptistery in Padua, Italy.

Barb Piper • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldModern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmi-chael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. Fronts the blues/rock band, Top Shelf, and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts.

Theater: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • 2pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.




MONDAY, OCtOBER 15





Candidate Question Time: Mayor and At-Large • 7-9pmContented Cow, Northfield


Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldEverybody’s favorite “piano man” tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Pert’ Near Sandstone Concert/Workshop 4:15/7:30pmNewhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultConcert: 7:30pm – An American string band

playing old-time music off the back porch without the hillbilly. Opening acts are Spontaneous Construction with Mike Hildeb-randt, followed by heartfelt blues and spirituals by Charlie Parr. $8. Workshops precede the concert. Workshop I: Songwriting with Pert’ Near Sandstone, 4:15-5:15pm. Workshop II: Building

a Sustainable Career as an Independent Artist – Panel Discussion, 5:30-6:30pm. The workshops are free.

Occasional Jazz • 5-8pmContented Cow, NorthfieldMainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.

Christopher Anders • 6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café

Exhibit Opening Reception/Poetry Reading: “It’s All One Water” • 7pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee galleries page.


7th Annual Northfield Harvest Stomp • 7-10:30pmNorthfield ArmoryA community contra dance with music by Contratopia. No prior contra dance experience or dance partner required. Dance instruc-tions at 7. All are welcome. Dance participation recommended for those 10 years and up. $9 adults, $6 students (family cap $25).


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Jeff Ray • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldMighty fine guitar and harp. Ray walks a thin line between blues and folk, one minute strutting a slide-guitar ballad on the resonator guitar, the next minute blasting off into a one-man-band train ride. “Ray has a quality that could only come by blending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan and the blues” (Des Moines Register).


Bad Girlfriends • 10pm-2amGrandpa Al’s, Faribault


Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pmBridge Square, NorthfieldArtists’ and farmers’ market on Bridge Square with many family-friendly activities.

Eighth Annual Studio ArTour • 10am-6pmCannon Falls, Northfield, FaribaultThis is the first of a two-day event featuring 24 open art studios showcasing the works of 52 regional artists. Art enthusiasts have the opportunity to meet the artists, see demonstrations and collect one-of-a-kind works. Held at the height of fall color, The Studio ArTour is considered one of Minnesota’s most beautiful studio tours. For a taste of some of the artists involved, check out the multi-page ad on pages 40-44. Maps will be provided at local shops and online at StudioArtour.com.

Joel Kachel • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsOriginal singer/songwriter. A child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engag-ing stage presence and lively music. This high-energy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more.

Takin’ it to the Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaTwo groups of incredibly talented musicians come together to per-form music by one of the greatest rock bands of all time. St. Cloud bands The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious regularly perform sold-out shows.



Karaoke • 8:30pmNorthfield Eagles Club

Why Not? • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldRay Coudret, Joel Cooper and Carey Langer present harmonies and familiar songs.

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Rice County All Stars • 9pm-12amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldA blend of originals and classics, The RCAs are Aaron Anderson of Mr. Sticky and Har-monic Voodoo, Aaron Hagenson of the Last Known Whereabouts, Peter Lynn of Slack and Daylight and Terry VanDeWalker of the Big Wu.

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Eighth Annual Studio ArTour • 10am-6pmCannon Falls, Northfield, FaribaultThis is the second of a two-day event featuring 24 open art studios showcasing the works of 52 regional artists. See Oct. 20 description.

Theater: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • 2pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

treVeld • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA group of string musicians who perform music that

blends genres such as gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots.



Concert: St. Olaf Orchestra • 7:30pmSkoglund Center, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSt. Olaf Orchestra with tour soloists. Conducted by Steven Amundson.


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Study Hall • 9:30pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house - digging deep into obscure covers and origi-nal tunes.



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Pianist Lori Sims • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield

Candidate Question time: Second and Third Wards • 7-9pmContented Cow, Northfield

Middle School Orchestra and Choir Concert • 7:30-9pmMiddle School Auditorium, Northfield

Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldMatt Arthur and the Bratlanders play original foot-stompin’ protest songs, hollerin’ gospel blues, and classic covers from such American legends as Johnny Cash, Leadbelly, Blind Lemon Jeffer-son and Hank Williams.

DJ Dance Party/Zombie Night • 9:30pm-1amSpikes, FaribaultZombie attire encouraged. Zombie music.

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Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Rach-maninoff Piano Concerto and Russian Program • 7pmSheldon Theatre, Red WingWith piano soloist Aaron Bartz.

Theater: Meshuggah Nuns • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.

High School Choir and Orchestra Concert • 7:30-10pmMiddle School Auditorium, Northfield

Matthew Griswold • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldAcoustic/folk rock/pop.


Ted Pretzel Experience • 9pm-1amContented Cow, Northfield

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Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar and Grill, FaribaultClassic acoustic swing, hot picking and stellar singing. Ben Brien (acoustic bass), Mark Whillock (drums), Michael Hildebrandt (violin, tenor guitar, banjo, and anything else he feels like playing) and Dalla Musselman (vocals).

Stuart Pimsler Dance and theater Performance • 7:30pmDittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Peter Yarrow • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaPeter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary comes to Zumbrota! Yarrow is a singer and songwriter whose social commentary has always been part of his music and his life. Yarrow co-wrote one of Peter, Paul and Mary’s most famous songs, “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” and his songwriting also worked its magic with “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle” and “The Great Mandala.”

Theater: Meshuggah Nuns • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.


Halloween Party and Costume Contest 8pm-12amCarbone’s Pizza, Northfield

Amanda Rundquist • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldHailing from Stockholm, Wisconsin, Rundquist is a critically-acclaimed pop folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumental-ist. amandarundquist.com.



Riverwalk Market Fair’s Fall Festival 9am-2pmBridge Square, NorthfieldThe weekly artists’ and farmers’ market with a special harvest celebration full of family-friendly events including hands-on activities and games for kids, artists’ demonstrations and free tastings from a cornucopia of local, sustainable farmers and food artisans.

Daniel Switch • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsAcoustic cover artist with great guitar bal-lads.

Bats, Bones & Bonfires: A Halloween Extravaganza! • 4pm-8pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultOpen to all ages. Bring your little ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes out to River Bend for some spooky fun at the Nature Center. This annual Halloween event has fun for the whole family: horse-drawn wagon rides, a bonfire, (bring your own) s’mores, a hor-ribly educational Yucky Nature Haunted House, the bounce house and ghoulish games. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Bruno Sunde • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Hallowine • 7-10:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThe winery is transformed into The Haunted Winery! Trick-or-Treat for wine, games, monster music, dancing, spook-tacular catered appetizers and a costume contest. Best costumes and game winners will win prizes from the Ghost Hosts. $35/person, pre-registration required, 21+. 507/263-7400 to register.

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto and Russian Program • 7pmFirst United Church of Christ, NorthfieldWith piano soloist Aaron Bartz.



Cemetery Stories • 3:40-9:40pmNorthfield CemeteryUnder the October moon, the Historical Society presents actors portraying famous Northfielders at their gravesides. For informa-tion or to reserve your spot call 507/645-9268.

Groove Factory and Ashantology • 10pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTwo of Carleton’s most popular bands – Groove Factory followed by Ashantology, a hip-hop, jazz fusion collective and winner of the 2012 Carleton College “Battle of the Bands.”

Outakes/Halloween BashSpikes, Faribault

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Andrew Walesch • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBlues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics and originals.

Theater: Meshuggah Nuns • 2pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.



Concert: St. Olaf Cantorei • 7:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by James Bobb.


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District Band Concert • 7pmNorthfield High School Gym

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N O R T H F I E L DShop Downtown

Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmContented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries.


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Acoustic Jam Session 7:30-10pmContented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!


Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians in a relaxed setting. Enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.


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Vintage Band FestivalAug. 1-4, 2013 – Northfield vintagebandfestival.org

Red Wing Holiday StrollNov. 25 – Red Wing redwingholidaystroll.com

Christmas on the FarmNov. 25 – Waseca • farmamerica.org

St. Olaf Christmas FestivalNov. 29-Dec. 2 – Northfield stolaf.edu/christmasfest/

Christmas in the VillageNov. 30 – Owatonna steelecohistoricalsociety.org/events.php

Winter WalkDec. 6 – Northfield • northfieldchamber.com/living/communitycalendar.php

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Octoberfest USASept. 28-Oct. 6 – La Crosse, WI oktoberfestusa.com

thorn Crest Farm Fall Harvest FestivalOct. 5-28 – 11885, Cabot Ave., Dundas, MN • thorncrestfarm.com

Fresh Art Fall tourOct. 5-7 – Pepin County, WIfreshart.org

Sogn Valley Craft FairOct. 6-7 – Sogn • sognvalleyartfair.com

Johnny Appleseed FestivalOct. 6 – Lake City lakecity.org/johnnyappleseed.html

History FestOct. 10-13 – Mankato • historyfest.com

Fall Festival and Chili ContestOct. 13 – Faribault, MNfaribaultmn.org/mainstreet/

Mankato Craft FairOct. 13 – Mankato, MN

Quilting by the River: Annual Alma Quilt ShowOct. 13-14 – Alma, WI almahistory.org/annualquiltshow.html

46th Annual Fall Festival of the ArtsOct. 13-14 – Red Wing redwingartsassociation.org/fall_arts.htm

Flyway Film FestivalOct. 18-21 Pepin, Wisconsin • flywayfilmfestival.org

Harvest Moon FestivalOct. 19-20 – Farmington dakotacity.org/calendar.html

100 ladies and Gentlemen Craft ShowOct. 19-21, 25-28, Nov. 1-4, 8-11, 10am-8pm – 507/789-6223American-made items including baskets, pine and oak furniture, floral, clothing, fall and Christmas decorations, jewelry, etc. Scarecrow contest on the lawn. Wheelchairs OK.

South Central Minnesota Studio Art tourOct. 20-21 – Faribault/Northfield/Cannon Falls • studioarttour.com

Autumn. The sun shines golden from crisp, azure skies and the urge to ramble county roads is fierce - so indulge it. And with the abundance and quality of festivals that Southeastern Minnesota and Western Wiscon-

sin scatter among all that color-dipped foliage, the destinations are as satisfying as the trip itself.

If you’re a festival/event organizer – contact us for inclusion in our next listing.


Is an award-winning wildlife and landscape artist, paints super-realistic landscapes, dreamscapes and skies. He paints both in the studio and “en plein air,” always with an eye out for the transcendent and spiritual plus factor. These “Windows on Paradise” are a portal into the inner

worlds where dreams, visions and catharsis await and we all can find a key to our deepest source of meaning and comfort. Mark lives in Northfield with his partner, Suzanne.

Finding Mark: Windows on Paradise Gallery at 904 Division St. S, Northfield; available for viewing by appointment • markdaehlin.com • [email protected] • 612/327-9667

Is a watercolor artist living in Northfield, who devotes a great deal of time to painting and teaching watercolor classes. When choosing something to paint, Kathy always looks to the beauty of the world around her and is especially attracted to floral compositions, as well as scenes of the Cannon River throughout the year. Kathy earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, and spent 20 years as an elementary classroom teacher. Shortly before retiring in 2007, she took her first painting class and has since focused her time and energy on her newfound passion!

Finding Kathy: Various galleries in Northfield • kmillerwatercolors.com.

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“My experiences as a registered nurse have often influenced the art I create and help to explain my point of view. My current work reflects an interpretation of objects through collage or assemblage art. I hope that you can see that I enjoy creating art that is fun and a bit of a surprise – and you are the first to see my Ice Cream Sundae of pudgy people.”

Finding Jane: Work featured in Mankato Magazine March 2012

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“Here’s to freedom, cheers to art. Here’s to having an excellent adventure and may the stopping never start.” – Jason Mraz…and here’s to 5 years of celebration. Thank you, artists – for all you inspire.


Dennis became very active in the arts culture of Northfield before he had a permanent Northfield residence. This year was his third year in the Riverfront Art Festival during Defeat of Jesse James Days and he can be found every Saturday through mid-October at the Riverwalk Market Fair. His art is on display at the Northfield Senior Center and in the new gallery space at the Archer House. Before moving to Minnesota, Dennis lived and worked near Austin, Texas, where his images were displayed and sold in galleries, gift shops and restaurants, including the West Gallery at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Dennis is truly a contemporary photographer, using all the tools of digital image capture and post-processing. His subject matter ranges from scenic landscapes, nature and wildlife to historic architecture, including some of the well-known churches and buildings in the Northfield area.

Finding Dennis: [email protected] • mcclintockphotographics.com • 507/412-0765

“I live on a farm overlooking Sogn Valley near Cannon Falls, Minnesota. I love my surroundings and am inspired by nature and the changing seasons. Painting outdoors, en plein air, is my favorite approach. I’m in the fresh air – I can take my easel on a trip to the lake or park or on a hike to a hilltop vista. Maybe best of all is when I paint the barn or the maple tree in my own back yard. Why pastels? The intense colors capture the richness of the natural world.”

Becky Jokela has been teaching art to Zumbrota-Mazeppa high school and elementary students since 1985. She began studying art at the University of Oregon and later graduated with a degree in Art Education from the University of Minnesota.

Finding Becky: beckyjokela.com • [email protected]

Le Ann lives in North Mankato and says, “I am a painter who gathers inspiration from life situations. I enjoy putting a thoughtful, sometimes humorous spin on my personal view of the world. Acrylic paint and acrylic/mixed media are two mediums I enjoy working with.” Le Ann’s exhibitions include The Owatonna Art Center, Waseca Art Center, St. Peter Art Center, Carnegie Art Center [Mankato] and the Minnesota State Fair Visual Art Show. Le Ann is a Visual Art Educator at Mankato West High School.

Finding Le Ann: [email protected]


Is a longtime Northeast Min-neapolis resident and has done commission artworks since 2008 (portraits, landscapes, photography and more). Justin says, “I got very serious about portraiture, realism and com-mission works in 2008 when I started working for Lee’s Gallery (now “On The Spot Gallery”) at Mall of America. Lately, I’ve been commissioned for wedding photography and family portraiture projects, but have also done a lot of work for music promotion (cd covers, flyers, banners etc.) I’m also a spoken word/Hip-Hop artist.”

Finding Justin: Work on display at On The Spot Gallery at Mall of America; Dunn Bros. Coffee Freight House in Minneapolis; Music Release on Oct. 20. Facebook: /justin.whitman1

Is a visual artist living and working in Northfield, MN. Lilla spent her childhood in Venezuela and upstate New York where she attended classes at Chautauqua Institution. She pursued scientific illustration in college, creating work for several departments at Cornell University. After years in marketing and advertising, Lilla returned to her creative pursuits and received an MFA from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Lilla’s interest and skills in drawing have expanded into the worlds of printmaking, artist books, and painting. Her subject matter reflects paths of her personal life: motherhood, child attachment and adolescence, death and abandonment.

Finding Lilla: Her works are in the permanent collection of such institutions as the Weisman Museum of Art, Target Corporation, Northfield Hospital and the Patterson Library. Studio: 101 E 5th St., Studio #303 Northfield • lillart.com • [email protected]

Is the owner of The Barefoot Studio in Northfield. She paints bright acrylic paintings on wood and canvas. Carla says, “I have a strong connection and curiosity with trees and plants. I am intrigued by the patterns they create with the sky and air as their background. I love the sound of leaves in the wind. Because of this relationship, the elements of nature often appear in my paintings. To me they represent the passage of time, spiritual energy, presence and hope.”

Finding Carla: Northfield Arts Guild Gallery “Color Stories,” Sept. 26-Oct. 26; Sogn Valley Craft Fair, Oct 6-7; Abode Gallery, Stockholm, Wisconsin; Northfield Arts Guild Shop; Digs Studio, Minneapolis; and The Fine Craft Collective, Northfield, November and December • barefootstudio.net


Julie creates vibrant original domestic animal paintings and pet portraits using acrylic on hardboard. Forget human models, Julie’s “preferred models” are chubby cats in addition to animals of all sorts such as dogs, chickens and goats. Julie’s exhibitions include the Paradise Center for the Arts, the Northfield Arts Guild, the Lanesboro Art Center, the MCAD-Foundation Program Exhibition in Minneapolis and the Paul Watkins Gallery in Winona, MN.

Finding Julie: jmfstudio.us • [email protected]

“I tend to notice the large within the small, the mean-ing within the tossed-off phrase. Within the ordinary moment, the often-hidden can reveal itself. I try to bring that to light in my work. All art probably requires collaboration between the artist (or author/speaker) and the viewer (or reader/listener). In this interaction, the viewer/reader/listener also becomes a creator, participat-

ing in the making of the thing being made. In this way, every piece of art changes once it becomes something viewed by others. It is both something made by the artist and also something made by the viewer, as it is seen/felt/experienced/discussed.”

Finding Doug: [email protected] • redwoodblock.com

Juliane fell in love with clay as a student at Carleton College. She went on to receive her MFA and pursue numerous artist residencies, most recently at The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China. Since traveling to China, she has been exploring how two-dimen-sional underglaze paintings merge with glazed, three-dimensional pieces. In addition to functional ware, Juliane makes porcelain sculptures and installations that often involve

recurrence of smaller forms. She is attracted to the rhythm that is generated when they repeat and begin to energize the space around them; this repetition also engages the viewer.

Finding Juliane: Exhibition at Red Star Studios in Kansas City this winter and the Houston NCECA Conference in March. julianeshibata.com


Is inspired by nature: “I love to spend time outdoors and many of my paintings were inspired by hiking, camping, kayaking, biking and skiing. Often I paint land-scapes, with or without people in them. Sometimes I experiment with abstracts in the attempt to capture a feeling rather than a literal reproduction of an experience. Earlier work includes portraits, while experimenting with limited palette paint-ings. I enjoyed the challenge of using one dominant color and simple shapes to explore a theme. I work in oils on canvas to pursue undulating lines, sharp edges, and soft textures. I often use my fingernails and hands to push, scrape, add or remove paint. My paintings often appear at their best in a slightly dimmed light to encourage the viewer to dream and to contemplate inner horizons.”

Finding Joannie: jmjohnsonart.com

“I have been creating stained glass art since 2002. Stained glass to me is poetry in a visual perspective. The interpreter takes from each piece something that is relevant to them and they can visualize their own verses from each piece and color. I like to create pieces that represent the outdoors as well as historical landmarks. I also like to do pieces that represent my faith journey. Stained glass to me is my escape into another realm where I can be creative as well as expressive and each person who views it can take from it their own story.”

Finding Lucky: Draw of the Luck • Luckyrimpila.com

“I am a visual artist who specializes in portraits of the human face. I’m inspired by life’s events and motivated by realism. Experiencing emotional states of mind that are powered within ourselves help me channel the emotions into a piece of artwork that tells a story on its own. I am an ex-felon who developed my artistic ability to make it through life’s problems. I would say a way of expression into art shows the truth whether people can visualize from the same or similar experiences.”

Finding Tony: [email protected]


“I make functional high-fire stoneware pottery. When I design a pot, my first consideration is functionality: how it will be used, what will make it satisfying to use, what design features will make it give good service. My second con-sideration is aesthetic: what will make the piece pleasing to touch, to hold, to look at, to eat out of, what will give enduring interest, delight and satisfaction to the user. When I decorate a surface, I find that the landscape around me is what enters my mind: the fields, the hills, the trees, the grasses – particularly the grasses. As the prairie species that we planted around our house grow up and fill in, I am drawn to them and want to reference them on the surface of my pots.”

Finding Barbara: Prairie Creek Pottery • zaveruha.com

Is a Northfield artist working in pastels and oils. He began painting in his 40’s under the mentorship of stained glass artist David Kjerland. William’s early career as a writer and journal-ist taught him to believe that art ought to tell a story and evoke an emotional response from the viewer. For instance, Sunflowers shows the viewer the exuberance and turmoil of growth, while Invitation evokes feelings of loneliness and/or anticipation. Both works have been exhibited in Northfield and Minneapolis.

Finding William: William has exhibited at Jack Wold Fine Arts on Minneapolis’ Nicollet Mall. Limited edition prints will soon be available. [email protected]

“I am a photographer, a capturer of events large and small, moments ordinary and extraordinary. I create images in the camera but I cre-ate art, and alter perception, in the digital darkroom. I do this because the combination of moment and artistic vision will never again be quite the same. In addition to being a photographer, I’m a software engineer, designing and building relational databases, software and database-driven websites. The combination of technical and artistic skill I bring to my photography enables me to create compelling images and displays. My work has won many awards, been shown in galleries and published in calendars, magazines and websites.”

Finding David: Whether you need event photography, post-processing expertise or presenta-tion assistance, contact me by email at [email protected] or at 507/645-5895.


“My work consists mostly of functional serving pieces and whimsical one-of-a-kind leaf faces. My handbuilt pieces usually involve leaf imprints where the item becomes a bowl, plate or hanging leaf face. I teach pottery classes at the Paradise Center for the Arts, as well as staff our Tuesday morning Open Pottery Studio. I just can’t seem to call myself ‘an artist.’ I have always been unable to ‘just sit’ and once I dabbled in clay, it stuck to my hands, my clothes and my heart. Now I mix enjoyments, working on the wheel

and handbuilding where I use nature to fuel my creativity. Hopefully my style will excite you!”

Finding Dianne: The Paradise Center in Faribault and The Eclectic Goat in Northfield; contact through either venue.

“I work in printmaking, paper and jewelry design. My intention is to capture the expression of the human condition that defines humanity as just the essence of being itself; but on the contrary what we react to is the language and behaviors demonstrated through expressions as our life stories unfold and tell how we function within our spaces, which then questions the real essence. My style is organic and sculptural. I work with materials that connect with all my senses and aesthetics, which include semiprecious stones, leather, silver, gold and wood, most of which are found and recycled.”

Finding Marybeth: South Central MN Art Tour, Oct 20-21, Art Show in February 2013 at the Carnegie Arts Center, Mankato MN. Studio location: behind the Nutting Block building in Northfield • [email protected]

“My earliest memory is of playing with play dough and now here I am playing with clay for a living. The millefiore process of stacking colors together to form a cane that can be sliced to reveal a tiny design or picture never ceases to amaze me. I use these tiny slices to construct larger sculptures of whimsical women and animals. Sometimes it seems that these women and creatures just climb out of my piles of polymer clay. I hope those that experience my sculptures can feel some of that childhood magic that I feel as I play with my clay.”

Finding Layl: Arts festivals and galleries nationwide and at Clay Squared to Infinity in Minneapolis. Her work can also be found in numerous books and publications • [email protected]


“My process for creating jewelry begins with finding recycled objects such as bottle caps, glass rings and steel charms. I allow the materials, whether they are handmade, recycled or found, to guide my designs. It is not only the jewelry components that inspire me, but the process by which I wire wrap them together. Using traditional jewelry making techniques, I combine these found objects with gemstones, metal

or leather. I find gratification in bringing together unexpected components. With each new design, I strive to create meaningful, beauti-ful jewelry that women want to wear every day.”

Finding Heather: [email protected] • lawrenzjewelry.com

Is a 26 year experienced glass artist and owner of Dream in Glass Studio, in New Prague, MN. She began kiln forming glass in the early 1990s. Her European back-ground and life in Africa have enriched her creations with elements of vibrant colors and light saturation. Moving to Minnesota pushed her interest to larger scale: stained glass, sandblast etching, fused art glass, hand painting glass round out Rose-Marie’s repertory. She has lately dedicated her time mostly to fusing glass. Rose-Marie says, “Hot glass is mesmerizing when you see it melting, moving like a river of lava, and forming ribbons and shapes, creating its own design. So unpredictable but so awesome.” Finding Rose-Marie: Her glass art can be found in many private collections in Europe, Florida and in the Twin Cities, local galleries and at dreaminglassstudio.com.

“I live and love to paint in this beautiful city of Northfield. Area landscapes, such as Lyman Lakes (shown here) are my favorite subjects. And oil por-traits of people and pets increas-ingly find their way from my easel onto waiting walls. Still life rounds out ‘everything else’ I

love to paint. Since returning to Northfield, a major goal has been realized with my recent exhibit at the Northfield Senior Center. Next is my hope for a 2013 exhibit at the Northfield Arts Guild.” Finding Marsha: MKMK Studios • [email protected] • 612/245-2339


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By Rich Larson

Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to introduce you to Seth Coleman, front man of Wisconcentra-tion Camp. “I was kind of wondering what you were going to ask me about,” he says. “Like is this going to be a straight interview? Are you going to ask me about my influences?”

Ok, Seth. Sure. Who are your influences?

“Harold Stassen. It’s his stick-to-itiveness that I admire the most.”

“And the Ramones.”

“But mostly Harold Stassen. One of the worst days of my child-hood was finding out that the Ramones didn’t really all have the same last name. They weren’t even brothers. Did you know that Dee Dee Ramone was born in Budapest?”

Actually, that was Tommy Ramone, but you do not want to stop Seth when he’s on a roll.

Seth’s a big guy with a deep gravelly voice, black hair to match his Ramone’s-style leather jacket, and the demeanor of a black lab who’s been promised a treat. Nearly every sentence he utters is followed by a staccato, guttural chuckle, like he wants to make sure you know he’s saying funny stuff. He is, to be sure. But he’ll help you out, just in case. It’s a surprisingly endearing quality.

His band isn’t quite so cuddly. Wisconcentration Camp is an old school, in your face, mad about everything, loud, obnoxious, punk rock band. And they are the next big thing to come out of North-field. “We’ve been together for about a year. Plank (bassist Justin Plank) and I have always kind of messed around since high school. And for years, I tried to convince Derek (Haars, on guitar) and Joe (Heinz, on drums) to start something. Finally about a year ago, after playing in a whole bunch of bands, they came to me and said ‘We’re sick of this’ (chuckle). ‘We hate hippies (chuckle). All they do is stand there with their arms crossed and yell at you when they have to pay for a ticket.’ So we started playing this music that hippies don’t like. In fact, the reason we’re together is to prove you don’t have to have a capo to play music in this town.” Now, person-ally, I happen to like all those whiny little geeks. Most of them are friends of mine (you know who you are). But I take his point. The one thing the local music scene can lack is diversity.

Wisconcentration Camp certainly changes that. What they lack in sensitivity, they make up for in aggression. As it turns out, that can

be a problem. “There aren’t too many places for us to play around here. We can’t play at the Key, because I got kicked out of the Key. The Tavern isn’t exactly a good venue for us. I don’t think anyone would come see us at the Rueb. We can play the occasional late night show at the Cow, and hopefully we’re going to start getting some shows at the Cave, but really we’re going to have to play in Rochester or in the Cities if we want gigs.”

That’s a shame, because Wis-concentration Camp’s original material is highly entertaining. Go find them on Facebook or

Soundcloud and take a listen. Don’t do it in your office, though. Or around small children. Or if you’re susceptible to seizures. Cole-man is a – let’s not say “failed,” let’s say “on hiatus” – standup comic who spent some time working the comedy clubs in Los Angeles, and it shows in his lyrics. The music is a blend of punk and thrash metal, the vocals sound a little better than something you’d hear on a Motorhead album, and the lyrics are sometimes amusing, some-times pretty funny, and sometimes hilarious. On stage, Coleman will enhance those songs with some theatrics. Props, even. And as you would guess, those props are not for the squeamish. “If you come out to see us, it’s a good idea to leave your sense of decency at home,” he says. Frankly, as you read this, there’s a chance Coleman is in jail. WC is scheduled to play at the Lowbrow – High Octane show a few days from this writing. During our conversation, he described a bit he wants to do on stage that involves fake blood, and…well… um…just go check Northfield Patch for the local police blotter. Hopefully you won’t find Seth’s name.

While I can’t condone acts that would jeopardize one’s ability to legally leave the city limits, I do think it’s pretty great to have a band around here that’s willing to challenge the norm, and raise some eyebrows. You don’t have to like the music; frankly they’d be sur-prised if most of you did, but you have to respect the source. Cole-man and the rest of the guys in the band are classic outsiders and misfits (Except for Plank. Mr. Hotty Chapati himself has another on-the-rise band you may have heard of called Gospel Gossip). He was raised in a strict Pentecostal household, which is not some-thing he found very appealing. This music, and all that goes with it, are vehicles he uses to work out some of those lingering issues. “One of our songs, ‘Left A Stain,’ has been on the shelf for years. It’s something Joe and I wrote when we were 16,” he says at the ripe old age of 30. So, there’s some genuine teen angst in this music? “You can call it honest if you want. I just think it’s fun to play,” he says with another guttural laugh. “But, honestly, don’t write about us like we’re some super serious group. We’re more like a version of Spinal Tap that could kick your ass.”

Seth Coleman


box at end for Arch Leean.)

In 1979 John Maakestad was in a reflective mood as he talked to Robert Phelps of the St. Olaf News Bureau about a 30-year retrospective of his works which was opening at the college’s Steensland Gallery. He told Phelps, “Every once in a while, I think about doing something entirely different. But I know I never will. A

long time ago, I made a commitment to being a professional artist and that’s what I am. I feel an obligation to keep moving and grow-ing, and I have to believe I’m adding something to the world.”

The retrospective included paintings, graphics and sculpture. The paintings, predominantly landscapes, were influenced by the “rolling countryside of southeastern Minnesota” and “the rugged grandeur of Washington’s Cascade mountain country,” places close to his heart.

Summers spent teaching art at the Lutheran retreat center of Washington’s Holden Village, wrote Phelps, “have promoted a love affair with that terrain which provides a contrast with his natural habitat.” Maakestad’s work became more abstract in the 1960s and Maakestad told Phelps that his most recent work was an attempt to make the invisible visible.

John Maakestad: A Life of Art and Action“We were built and now stand on the shoulders of Giants.” This was the shared sentiment of the St. Olaf College Department of Art in the wake of losses of Reidar Dittmann, Arch Leean and John Maakestad at the time of Maakes-tad’s passing this year. Dittmann, after whom the building housing the Art Department is named, died Dec. 29, 2010, Arch Leean on April 22, 2011, and Maakestad on April 10, 2012.

The Flaten Art Museum in the Dittmann Center opened an exhibit called “Artists on the Hill” last month featuring works of Leean, Maakestad, faculty emeriti A. Malcolm Gimse and Jan Shoger, along with present members of the depart-ment. The show of paintings, drawings, prints, textile, sculpture, ceramics, photography and video plus media combinations will run through Oct. 12. In addition, Leean’s highly praised series of 40 drawings based on The Book of the Revelation of John from 1980 will be featured from Oct. 26 through Dec. 2 at the Virginia and Jennifer C. Groot Gallery within the Dittmann Center. Maakestad’s son, artist Tom Maakestad, is putting together a joint show of their art at the Northfield Arts Guild that will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30.

The exhibitions will provide local residents with a unique oppor-tunity to see the art of two of the “giants” of Manitou Heights who will be forever remembered by their students and colleagues. (See

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Left: John Maakestad, 1955, courtesy St. Olaf College Archives. Above: an early work of Maakestad, courtesy Tom Maakestad.

“Hedge Row,” oil on canvas, 1965.Both images courtesy Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College.

“Something Piscatoria,” serigraph on paper, 1969.


“I suppose that is what artists always try to do,” said Maakestad. “I’ve had this image of art as a rainbow between now and eternity – a way of making the things we feel concrete, to somehow make the feelings of the spirit tangible.” He described his style as starting with a “chaotic scribble,” and “then I try to impose an order on that with vivid colors.” His technique lately had been to “put strips of masking tape over the scribble and paint in color between the strips.” And when painting becomes tedious, “I change the medium – to drawing or sculpture.”

While this interview from 1979 focuses on his art, mention is made of his running, cross country skiing, riding his bicycle from his farm home near the edge of Nerstrand woods to campus – the types of pursuits which define Maakestad as much as his artistic life. In fact, he had just taken up bicycle racing and had won the 100-mile Defeat of Jesse James race that September which he had co-organized.

Maakestad came to St. Olaf College from Rochester, where his father was a Lutheran pastor. He graduated with a major in art and English in 1950. At St. Olaf, Maakestad was influenced by Arnold Flaten who had established the Art Department in 1932. Maakestad met his wife, Bobbie Shefveland, on campus and they were married in 1951. After serving in the U.S. Army, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1955 from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in studio art and art history.

Maakestad joined the St. Olaf art faculty in 1956, teaching paint-ing, drawing, design, printmaking, sculpture and art history, coordinating college exhibitions and collections and designing sets

for the St. Olaf Christmas festival for 20 years through 1977. Mac Gimse, now professor emeritus of the St. Olaf Art Department, recalled the designs which sparkled with “the oddest details, like cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil, which moved in the slight-est air and reflected the tiniest light. His double dodecahedron stars, ingeniously hot-glued together and hung in Skoglund gym, out-dazzled the greatest ballroom.” Maakestad once said he con-sidered his festival work, which he kept and stored in his barn for many years, as some of his best art, seen by almost 100,000 people.

In 1968, Maakestad began the first of eight years as chair of the Art Department and, in 1969, he started summers of teaching at Holden Village in Chelan, Washington, and began mountain climbing. Near Nerstrand, he became heavily involved in the Society for the Preservation of the Valley Grove Church Building. Saved from being razed, the church had a celebration of its 150th anniversary last month.

On Oct. 4,1983, the St. Paul Dispatch took note of a “Maakestad Family Show and Tell” exhibit at the Northfield Arts Guild Gallery where six Maakestads, led by “Papa John” with his landscapes, displayed 71 pieces of art in a variety of mediums and styles. John’s wife, Bobbie, wove poetry into quilts and tapestries. The oldest son, Erik, then teaching sculpture at the University of Il-linois, exhibited sculpture in clay and steel and mixed media in the show, while his wife, Susan, showed her oil paintings. Jon, then on the staff at the Walker in Min-neapolis and at galleries in Washington, D.C.,

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Left: John Maakestad “Land Ribbons,” 1986, acrylic on canvas. Right: Mac Gimse “Manitou,” 2012, wood and metal – a tribute to Maakestad. Photos courtesy Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College.


showed some of his cherry wood and walnut carvings influenced by Flaten. Tom, a free-lance graphic designer who had studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, showed water colors. John Maakestad said that their youngest son Rolf, a junior at Luther College, was the only “maverick” not represented.

Maakestad told the reporter, “I always tell people, jok-ingly, that I stood behind each one with a baseball bat and said, ‘Paint or sculpt, darn you.’” What really happened, he said, was, “We gave them crayons, paper, paints and clay and let them ruin the house and clutter it up with all the messy stuff they could.”

One of Maakestad’s sabbaticals was the topic of the Manitou Messenger of Oct. 31, 1986. He had researched modern, Renaissance and baroque art, “looking for women artists and the presentation of women in Western European art,” having noticed that only a few women artists were mentioned in major art textbooks. Maakestad felt the need “to give more recognition to women and their contributions,” Jan Shoger told me. He began teaching a “Women in Visual Arts” seminar in 1986. Shoger (who was chair of the Art Department from 1991 to 1994, taught at St. Olaf for 20 years and is now professor emeritus) said that “people responded so well that we eventually added it to the curriculum.”

Shoger provided me with an example of Maakestad’s teaching style. When he would teach a 20th century art history course, the room was darkened in order to show slides of the works.

“We called art history courses Art in the Dark,” said Shoger. “Es-pecially if the class was after lunch, he would find students falling asleep, dozing off. Often if he saw two or three falling asleep, he would say, ‘Now this next oil painting is done by Mickey Mouse’ and he would go on and talk about the art method and the rest of the class would laugh. So that would wake up the student who was sleeping. He could go back and say ‘Oh, I think I misspoke. It wasn’t Mickey Mouse after all.’ He tried humorous things to get the kids to stay with him in Art in the Dark.”

Artist Jill Ewald, director of the Flaten Art Museum for the past de-cade, came to study at St. Olaf as an adult in 1985 and “just wanted to make art,” not study art history. At his memorial, she said, “Then I took art history from John, who made it come alive. Every artist/art period/architecture he talked about was in a greater context that connected cultures, worlds, times. He opened my mind and eyes. He taught me to love art history as part of art making. And to embrace life. Gentle, funny, thoughtful man.”

The summer of 1987 was highlighted by an adventure which took place after the annual stay at Holden Village. A headline in the Northfield News of Aug. 20, 1987, read, “Maakestad Bikes 2,000 Miles on Cross-Country Trip,” from Washington to Nerstrand. Bobbie Maakestad told me at the opening of the current art exhibit at St. Olaf that her husband had talked of doing this so often that “I called his bluff and insisted he do it.” He had told the reporter, “When Bobbie left for home, she left me standing by the side of the road. I watched her drive away – and I cried!” She drove home in three days; he biked it in 21 days, riding over mountain ranges and using back roads as much as possible. Shoger recalled hearing that

if he stopped beside the road for tire repairs, passersby would offer to help and end up inviting him for a meal and to stay overnight. The News story said that at Whitefish, Montana, a host “barbe-cued a moose roast in his honor.” He rode with three other bikers through Montana and North Dakota, encountering 104 degrees and a headwind at Williston, N.D. Bobbie Maakestad told me that the “most fun” he had was “being able to say he had done it.”

A retrospective of Maakestad’s art opened at St. Olaf ’s Steensland Gallery on Jan. 15, 1994, in anticipation of his coming retire-ment after 37 years of teaching. Pieces included oil on canvas, oil pastel on paper, mixed media, acrylic on canvas and ink on paper. Shoger told me that Maakestad chose the title of this exhibit: “A Pilgrimage: I’ll Tell You Where I’m Going When I Get There.” She explained, “John was a really curious and inventive person who was so comfortable with changing media. His hiking in the Cascades were his own pilgrimages. He felt deeply, spiritually, that life was a journey to carry out some new ideas, that he never knew exactly where it was going to take him next. He was always open to some-thing new that was coming up.”

The booklet for the exhibit provided the opportunity for Mac Gimse (who had been hired by Maakestad in 1970) to write about his colleague.

“John Maakestad has the largest brain of anyone I have ever known. Yes, his head takes an unusually large hat, but I am refer-ring to his brain power. He has enormous storage capacity that updates itself by going from the old file folders to microchip memory….John has the rare synaptic power to bring back images and ideas in combinations that dazzle a lesser mind.”

Gimse also wrote of how Maakestad was imbued with “outside air.” Nature envelops him, but “it is a spiritual nature as he conceives it. The world is alive with a glow even in the dead of winter.” Landscapes “unfold in sketches as he walks through them,” and “prairie vistas almost roll onto paper as he rides his bicycle across Nebraska. Mountains and glaciers cascade from his pen.” Gimse concluded, “When we join him at his artist’s table, he serves us his love of nature as the bread of human existence. His cup gives off

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John Maakestad with an acrylic, circa 1986. Photo courtesy St. Olaf College Archives.


the aroma of spiritual insight that baffles us in its execution, but inspires us by its energy and other-worldly origins. Thank you, John, for being our host at this latest feast!”

A feast of another kind took place at the retirement party for Maakestad. Shoger told me that they had a party catered at the Minnesota Zoo after its closing hours. Invita-tions went out to colleagues and art majors, past and present, with instructions to come in animal costumes.

“Ed Sovik and his wife came as toucan birds with great big beaks, Mac Gimse came as a gorilla,” said Shoger. There were perhaps 250 people at the dinner. There also was an opportunity to hold iguanas, rabbits and so on in the “feel and touch room” and they had a “This is Your Life, John” showing of more than 100 slides put together with the help of his wife, Bobbie. Shoger said, “It was one of the best parties we had for the Art Department and John really enjoyed it.”

In the first autumn of Maakes-tad’s retirement, he made a series of pen and ink drawings of the Nerstrand Big Woods which he showed in a Northfield Arts Guild exhibit with his daughter-in-law Susan. In a Northfield News story of Feb. 9, 1996, he described how he drew trees, af-ter photographing them: “Trees are added and subtracted at will. They bend to converse with each other and some old maples are hard of hearing. Some younger trees get restless and start rock-ing a bit.”

Maakestad was in the Northfield News again on May 30, 1997,

as a result of a horrific van explosion in Apple Valley. The interior of the van burst into flames when a “gas can sitting in the rear passenger area tipped over and ignited. Maakestad was burned so quickly and seri-ously he could not escape from the vehicle. A passing driver pulled him out and saved his life. Within seconds, the empty vehicle coasted to a curb where it exploded.” His burns covered over 20 percent of his body and grafts for third-degree burns were necessary.

Shoger told me his recovery was “long and difficult,” but he devel-oped a “real camaraderie” with other patients in the burn unit and during rehabilitation after skin grafts. “He really felt he had been given a second life, he felt completely renewed and ener-gized” and threw himself into his art work with renewed vigor. He

continued to have many art shows, including through his last year.

On April 10, 2012, Maakestad completed his life’s pilgrimage, dying of pneumonia at the age of 83 while visiting in Arkansas with his wife Bobbie. Bobbie Maakestad told the Star Tribune of April 14, 2012, that hearing from his former students “gave him the most joy, knowing that something he did enriched their lives.”

I asked L.K. Hanson, St. Olaf Class of 1966, to say a few words about his mentor. Hanson, long-time artist of the Star Tribune who still has a regular Monday Opinion Exchange feature called “You Don’t Say,” responded: “John was my faculty adviser when I started at St. Olaf in 1962. I was 19, literally straight off the farm. Never

had an art class. Never met a real artist. More than anything else, I will forever remember John as a warm guiding pres-ence in my artistic and creative development. We were, in some ineffable way, kindred spirits; brothers in artistic sensibility, in outlook and in sly mischief-making. He encouraged me when I started doing ‘The Ug-lies’ cartoon strip in the Mess, and was ever the enduring fan.”

When Hanson encountered difficulties his sophomore year, Maakestad “urged me to con-tinue at St. Olaf, telling me that I could be the artist I wanted to be if I was willing to do the

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Left: John Maakestad, circa 1994, photo courtesy St. Olaf College Archives. Right; “Here Below,” computer design in MacPaint, from cover art of devotional book Daily Text 2009, courtesy of Tom Maakestad

L.K. Hanson, Bobbie Maakestad and Tom Maakestad at the opening of the current St. Olaf Flaten Art Museum exhibit, “Artists on the Hill: Department of Art and Art History,” on display through Oct. 12.


work. Over the years, we stayed in touch. Throughout his later life, John was unfailing in his interest in my creative efforts, always encouraging, always ready with a Maakestadian observation. He holds a special place in my heart – and always will – as a testimony to the power of art and of enduring friendship.”

At the funeral service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield on April 21, Wendell Arneson (who joined the St. Olaf art faculty in 1978 as a sabbatical replacement for Maakestad) quoted Dr. Seuss: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

“Yabba Dabba Doo!“ People of a certain age remember the catch phrase of the “The Flintstones,” a stone-age family from Bedrock. Arch Leean, a Wisconsin native, worked as a film animator from 1957 to 1964 for California studios such as Hanna Barbera of “Flintstones” fame, Walt Disney and Jay Ward (“Fractured Fairytales”) before coming to St. Olaf to teach art from 1964-1993.

The exhibit booklet from “Artists on the Hill” (at the Flaten Museum through Oct. 12) lists Leean’s artistic activity of “documentary, animation and live action films, drawings, paint-ings, computer enhanced drawings and prints and sculpture.” Two works from his 1980 Revelation Series at this exhibit will be followed by the complete series of 40 drawings in the Groot Gallery Oct. 26-Dec. 2.

Leean said that The Book of the Revelation of John has to be “one of the most visually fascinating accounts ever written. It begs for interpretation, yet it rewards one who only reads or listens to the story…I hope the process of combining visuals and words can also provide assistance to the reader or listener who wants to become more familiar with the book without pretending to understand all that it contains.”

At a faculty reception upon his retire-ment in May of 1993, Art Department chair Jan Shoger praised him as “a person who has kept alive the tradition of Arne Flaten, who founded the St. Olaf Art De-partment; an enormously inventive, creative man; a man who with his gentle manner has reached and inspired many, many students.” Among his many accomplishments: establishing the first color graphics computer lab. Shoger told me that because of Leean’s knowledge, St. Olaf had computer courses in the studio art depart-ment ahead of other colleges and universities, with “eager students that wanted to find out about this new equipment.” Among his in-

dependent films was “Fusions,” a computer film with dance and electronic music which was presented from 1982-86 in Minneapolis, Northridge and Los Angeles, Kansas City and Portland, Oregon. Leean was chair of the Art Department from 1978-83.

Leean and his wife Mary, who became assistant director of foreign student services, led international studies terms in the Far and Near East in 1974

and 1983. He had met his wife when she was a secretary for St. Olaf’s Dean of Women, Gertrude Hilleboe. He was then working for the Ed Sovik-Arnold Flaten architectural firm and taught art classes with them at St. Olaf from 1953-54 after graduation from the Univ. of Wisconsin and two years as an Air Force pilot. The Leeans were married in 1955 in London, where he was studying at the Slade School of Art. Leean made films for teaching purposes at a Lutheran retreat center for Iron Curtain refugees in England which sparked an interest in this medium and led to a master’s at Columbia University in film and then at the Univ. of S. California in animation. After seven years working in animation, he returned to academia at St. Olaf in 1964.

After retirement in 1993, the Leeans moved to Reed Springs, Missouri, near Branson, where they had built a “dream house.” After a three-year struggle with a rare degenerative brain disorder, Leean passed away on April 22, 2011.

Among the memories shared at Leean’s memorial service in Missouri was one from a

former St. Olaf art student: “Arch’s figure drawing classes showed me to see and draw critically and intelligently. My recent ‘Arch mo-ment,’ however, was when my 10-year-old son asked me to teach him how to animate a Calvin and Hobbes comic. My son and I spent a weekend working out the story, drawing, photographing and compiling all the images…because I had the honor of know-ing a great man who taught me magic.”

Arch Leean: From Flintstones to Fusions

Arneson said of Maakestad, “Always a kind word, wisdom, and twinkle when sharing advice…Many of our lives here today have changed in subtle, endearing, and sensitive ways because of the life journey of John Maakestad…He has always filled my heart with immeasurable love, respect and admiration. Thank you, John. We, I, will smile because you happened.”

Thanks for assistance with this story to Jeff Sauve, Jill Ewald, Jan Shoger, Wendell Arneson, L.K. Hanson and Tom Maakestad.

Above: Arch Leean with drawings from his 1980 Revelation Series, courtesy St. Olaf College Archives. Below: “The New Jerusalem” from Revelation Series, courtesy Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College.


Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336Third Monday of the month, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault

Cannon Valley Civil War Round tableRice County Historical Society, Thursday. Oct. 18, 7-9pm –

Monthly on the third Thursday

Crossings at Carnegie – www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, 507/732-7616 – Classes in the arts for preschoolers to adults. Write What You Wish You Knew: A Workshop on Using

Research in Prose Writing Projects – Oct. 20, 9am-12pm – Join novelist and creative writing instructor at St. Olaf, Jenny Dunning, for a workshop on research in writing, including what you want to research, interviewing, research strategies, and suggestions about how to use research in your writing.

Cub Scout Pack 300 – 612/490-4048, cubs300.org

Just Food Co-op, Northfield – 507/650-0106 Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331Intro to Infant Massage – Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30pmHomeopathy and Acupuncture – Oct. 11, 7-8:30pmMake your own Kombucha – Oct. 20, 12-2:30pmKid Class: Bento Boxes! – Oct. 30, 6-7pm

MOMS Club – [email protected] – First Wednesday of each month, 10am, St. Peter’s Church, Northfield – If you are a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom, this club may be for you. MOMS Club is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms.

Clubs, Classes and More…Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at northfieldartsguild.org.

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm – Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Northfield Public library – 507/645-6606First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pm

A parent or caregiver-directed activity center where toddlers and preschoolers are surrounded by alphabet manipulatives, concept books, board books and puzzles, all designed to be a fun learning experience.

Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11am – Specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by in-corporating books with simple songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Toddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 10-11am – A time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 18 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver.

Preschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10-11am – Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” For those who are ready to sit and listen to a picture book, sing songs and create a small art project.

Northfield Public Schools Community Services 507/664-3649

Northfield Senior Center – 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, writ-ing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.

Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Open Stitching, third Thursday of each month, 6-8pm. Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault – 507/332-7372 Find art-related classes for kids and adults at paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Drawing 101: Thursdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 (6 ses-sions), 6-8pm. Members $84/non-members $108. Introduc-tion to basic principles of drawing, textures, rendering, trans-parent objects and how to create a more professional look in your artwork. Based on the representation of flowers, fruits, still life objects and the human head. All materials provided. Instructor: George Ponticas

Northfield Area Family YMCA – 519 Division Street, North-field, MN 55057, 507/645-0088, northfieldymca.orgKids Night at the Y, Friday, Oct. 5, 5-8pm, National Guard

Armory, Northfield – Kids get their own special night away from parents and parents get a night without kids. An eve-ning of fun activities, themed games, crafts and more. Dinner is included in the price of the program and is served at 5:30 pm. Ages 3-10. Register online: northfieldymca.org. Mem-bers: $10 each for first two children, $5/add’l child; commu-nity members: $15 each for first two children, $10/add’l child

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Y Kids’ Cooking Club, Monday, Oct. 22, 5-6:30pm, Church of St. Dominic Kitchen, Northfield – Calling all budding young chefs: get your hands dirty in the kitchen whipping up delicious and healthy homemade food. Learn basic cooking techniques and eat the yummy final product. Focus is on building healthy and good-for-the-environment eating hab-its. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate at no additional cost. Grades 4-6. Register online: northfield ymca.org. Members: $10, community members: $15.

Y Fall Family Runs – 5K, Saturday, Oct. 27, 9am, Kids ½ Mile 9:45am, Kids Obstacle Course 10am, Riverside Park Pavil-ion, Northfield – A great event for the entire family! Run or walk a 5K route along the Cannon River, over the pedestrian bridge and along the Mill Towns Trail. Grab friends and fam-ily and join us for an excellent morning of exercise and social wellness. Pumpkins for the kids. T-shirt included for 5K participants. Proceeds benefit Y teen programming. Register online: northfieldymca.org. 5K – $15 by Oct. 19, $18 after Oct. 19, Kid ½ Mile and Kids Obstacle Course – Free.

Family Fun Night at the Y, Sunday, Oct. 28, 4-6pm, National Guard Armory, Northfield – Come to the Y and play togeth-er as a family. We will play games, have scavenger hunts, spe-cial family challenges and more. Activities will be appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Register online: northfieldymca.org. Members: $10/family, community members: $20/family

Rice County Historical Society, Faribault 507/332-2121, rchistory.orgCivil War Class Series – Oct. 16-Nov. 6, 7pm – Barry Adams

will present a cumulative four-week course on local involve-ment in the Civil War. Adams is a retired Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield guide who lives in Owatonna. The focus of his course will be on Rice and Steele County Civil War military volunteers. Cost for the series is $20. Reservations are encour-aged. Contact the Rice County Historical Society at (507) 332-2121 with any questions.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, 507/332-7151 – Classes and activities at rbnc.org.

History Tours of River Bend – Join a naturalist for a journey back in time to discover the history of the land. Travel is by golf cart. Tours last 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to five people. Call to schedule. Donations welcome.

Preschool Nature Play: Fall FunDate – Oct. 6, 9:30am-12pm – Preschool ages welcome if accompanied by an adult. Registra-tion is not required. Fall is the perfect time of year to be outside. Here you’ll enjoy the season with a variety of leaf activities, exploration and discovering what animals are doing in the fall.

VFW Club, Northfield – Sundowners Car ClubFirst Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm. – Anyone who has

an interest in street rods, customs, antiques, special interest or foreign is welcome to attend.

The 8th Street Duo ...............................13 – Rueb

Acoustic Jam Session ................. Tuesdays – Cow

Mark Allen & the Key West Rejects ...6 – Tavern

Christopher Anders .................. 19 – Hogan Bros

Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders ........25 – Tavern

Ashantology ...........................................27 –Rueb

Bad Girlfriends ....................... 19 – Grandpa Al’s

The Blue Mollies ..................................... 6 – Rueb

Sonny Bryant .............6 – Cannon River Winery

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra w/Aaron Bartz ..................26 – Sheldon; 27 – First UCC

Captain May I .......................................6 – Spikes

John Charles ............................. 13 – Hogan Bros

Collective Unconscious ................20 – Crossings

Consortium Carissimi with Early Morning Singers ..............................................6 – St. Olaf

Contratopia .............................19 – Nfld Armory

Eric Christopher and Anthony Ihrig .5 – Tavern

The Fabulous Armadillos ............20 – Crossings

Tim Fast ...................................... 5 – Hogan Bros

Groove Factory .....................................27 – Rueb

Matthew Griswold...........13 – Cow; 26 – Tavern

Irish Music Session .. Wednesdays – Hogan Bros

Jivin’ Ivan & the Kings of Swing ..................... 13, 27 – Signature

Chad Johnson ................................. 13 – Paradise

Jet W. Lee ................................................12 – Cow

Joel Kachel ................20 – Cannon River Winery

Key West Rejects ............................. 13 – Paradise

Bill Koncar .........13, 14 – Cannon River Winery

Lake Wobegon® Brass Band .........6 – First UCC

Mark Mraz .....................................4, 18 – Tavern

Multet y ....................................................6 – Cow

New Moon Trio .....................................12 – Cow

Northern Roots Session ............Mondays – Cow

Occasional Jazz ......................................19 – Cow

Charlie Parr ..................................... 19 –Shattuck

Tim Patrick & His Blue Eyes Band .......7 – Cannon River Winery

Simone Perrin ...............................12 – Crossings

Pert’ Near Sandstone ......................19 – Shattuck

Barb Piper ..........................................4, 18 – Cow

Power House .......................................13 – Spikes

Jeff Ray ................................................19 –Tavern

Ann Reed with Joan Griffith .......13 – Crossings

Relativity ............................................13 – Tavern

Rice County All Stars ...........................20 – Rueb

Amanda Rundquist ............................27 – Tavern

St. Olaf Cantorei ................................. 28 –St. Olaf

St. Olaf Chapel Choir ..........................7 – St. Olaf

St. Olaf Orchestra .............................. 21 – St. Olaf

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra ...........4 – St. Olaf

Astrid Schween and John Jensen ......7 – St. Olaf

Shoot Lucy ...............................................5 – Cow

Simon Husbands ....................................6 – Rueb

Lori Sims ...........................................25 – St. Olaf

Spontaneous Construction ...........19 – Shattuck

Savannah Stuckmeyer .................... 13 – Paradise

Study Hall ..................................Mondays – Cow

Sweet Siren ............................... 12 – Grampa Al’s

Bruno Sunde ............27 – Cannon River Winery

Daniel Switch ...........27 – Cannon River Winery

Switched at Birth .......6 – Cannon River Winery

Ted Pretzel Experience ..........................26 – Cow

treVeld ......................21 – Cannon River Winery

Ulufudu ....................................... 6 – Hogan Bros

Unbroken Band ....................................5 – Spikes

Art Vandalay ......................................12 – Tavern

Katy Vernon ............................................6 – Rueb

Wake-Robin ................................13 – Bittersweet

Andrew Walesch ......28 – Cannon River Winery

Craig & Maren Wasner .....................11 – Tavern

Why Not? ...........................................20 – Tavern

Clay Williams ..........................................6 – Rueb

Tony Williams ..........13 – Cannon River Winery

Peter Yarrow ..................................27 – Crossings

October Gigs


A&W Page 55 404 Wilson Ave. NW, Faribault • 507/334-9379 – Old fashioned restau-rant and drive-in, bringing people together to share great food, great root beer and friendly hospitality. Enjoy our signature root beer in a cold frosty mug for a truly one-of-a-kind taste and don’t forget the A&W original Coney Dog.

Basil’s Pizza Palace – 301 Water St. S, Northfield • basilspizza.net • 507/663-1248 – Sun-Th 5pm-1am, Fri/Sat 5pm-2am. Dine-in, take-out, delivery, pizza, pasta, subs, gyros and salads. Serving Northfield for more than 50 years.

The Break Page 28 680 Professional Dr., Northfield • TheBreakBilliards.com 507/340-8263 – Mon-Sat, noon-midnight. Appetizers, Heggies pizzas, beer and wine. Spend $15 or more on food/beverages and shoot pool for free.

Carbone’s Pizza & Sports Bar Page 9 620 So. Water St, Northfield, MN 55057, 507/645-2300, carbones-northfield.com, Mon-Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am to midnight. Family friendly sports bar. Monthly and daily food and beverage specials. 2-for-1 happy hour daily, 11am-7pm, 10pm-12am. Half-price appetizers Mon-Fri 3-7pm.

Chapati – 214 Division St., Northfield • 645-2462 • chapati.us, closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

DININGContented Cow Page 14 302 Division St. S., Northfield • contentedcow.com • 3pm-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

Culvers Inside Front Cover 960 Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-7700 • culvers.com/restaurants/northfield/ • 10:30am-7pm – Culver’s ButterBurgers use fresh, never fro-zen 100% Midwest beef. Our fresh frozen custard is made daily from real Wisconsin dairy. For something different, try the hearty tenderness of beef pot roast, the grilled-up-fresh goodness of a rueben or the hand-battered North Atlantic cod filet.

Dairy Queen Inside Front Cover 900 N Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-8912 • dairyqueenofnorth-field.com • Feb-Apr: 10am-9pm, May-Aug: 10am-10pm, Sept-Oct: 10am-9pm – Dairy Queen treats and cake, homemade or southern style BBQ brisket sandwiches and famous juicy polish hotdogs. Home of the Blizzard.

El tequila – 1010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m. -10 p.m., North-field – Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful margaritas and more.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub Page 30 307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Sun 11am-9pm, Mon/Tue 11am-11pm, Wed-Sat 11am-1am – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.

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the HideAway Page 1 421 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.

Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe Page 39 415 Division St., Northfield • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery – 2018 Jefferson Rd., Northfield 507/663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein Page 13 503 Division St., Northfield • ruebnstein.com • 507/645-6691 • 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.

Johnny Angel’s Eatery & Pub Page 7 37592 Goodhue Ave., Dennison 507/645-6666 • Tue-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sun 12pm-2am – American (Traditional), Italian, Pizza, Sand-wiches. Nightly specials include Wednesday-Baby Back Ribs; Thursday-Specialty Pasta; Friday-Fish Fry; Saturday-King Cut Prime Rib.

Mandarin Garden Restaurant – 107 East 4th St., Northfield 507/645-7101 – MandarinGardenNorthfield.com, Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner: Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Fri/Sat, 4:30-10pm. Authentic Peking and Szechuan cuisine, freshly prepared, dine-in or take-out.

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the tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St., Northfield • 507/663-0342 • tavernofnorthfield.com • Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern offers casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

the Ole Store Restaurant – 1011 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield • 507/786-9400 • olestorerestaurant.com – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm) – Contemporary din-ing with neighborhood charm. Relax at a table with linens and fresh flowers or sit in our cozy lounge. A full menu including appetizers, rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop – 410 Division St., Northfield 645-8392 – Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

Quarterback Club Page 16 116 3rd St. W., Northfield • 507/645-7886 • Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.

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PIANO TUNING • REPAIRS • REGULATIONhumidity control

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Since 1978

“C” in the middle just like the piano


Fresh ProduceAn abundance of locally grown

organic vegetables, seasonal flowers, fresh eggs, and delicious artisan

pastries and savories.

Fine ArtA juried selection of paintings,

ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewelry and much more!

Family FunEach Saturday offers a mix of live music, kid’s art activities,

face painting and more.

and Debit Cards Welcome!

Be a Riverwalk Market Fair Vendor!

Every Saturday from June through October, 9am to 2pmin Historic Downtown Northfield on Bridge Square

www.RiverwalkMarketFair.org www.VisitingNorthfield.com

Join us for one Saturday, or for twenty-one. Minimal per-day fee. To apply, visit our website or email [email protected].

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