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The day he turned two, Isaac woke up with a fever. He’s prone to ear infections, and a high fever is usually the first sign of one. Patty and Ken drove from their home in rural Dennison to the pediatrician’s office in Northfield. Yep, it was a double ear infection.On the outskirts of Nerstrand, Ken glanced back and told Patty, “You’d better pull over, Isaac looks like he’s going to throw up.” When Patty opened Isaac’s door, he was just staring straight ahead, completely non-responsive, and his lips were turning purple. Ken grabbed Isaac out of his car seat and cleared his airway while Patty dialed 911. “I said, ‘We’re right outside of Nerstrand,’ and the dispatcher said, ‘Well, where’s that?’ ” Patty’s heart sank. “I told my husband, ‘They don’t know where we are,’ and he said, ‘Get in the car.’ ” Patty sped towards Northfield Hospital.On the outskirts of Northfield, they saw the ambulance coming towards them. They pulled over and ran towards the paramedics.“It’s the scariest scenario, as a medic and as a dad, to

have a parent run up to you and hold the child out to you,” said Joe Johnson. The paramedics quickly assessed Isaac and asked “a million questions,” she says. Johnson suggested this was a febrile seizure, triggered by Isaac’s high fever.Sometimes when kids have seizures it looks like they’ve stopped breathing. “If you’ve never seen a seizure before, it would be frightening,” Johnson said. “When he said that, that’s when I finally breathed again because I knew in that moment that Isaac was going to be okay,” Patty says.The ambulance took them to Northfield Hospital, where the Emergency Department team was waiting for them. Dr. John Collingham and nurse Patrick Maloney worked quickly and calmly to treat Isaac and reassure his parents. Weeks later, Isaac and Patty visited the paramedics to donate toys and coloring books for the ambulances. Isaac checked out the lights and sirens on the ambulances. And this time, Isaac sat in the front seat.

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Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery206 1st St. N., Montgomery • 507/364-5933 or 507/364-8110 artsandheritagecenter.org • Th-F 2-5pm, Sa 9am-12pm

Crossings at Carnegie320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pmEmerging Artist Exhibit – Through Feb. 13 – A group show of

11 new artists. Emily Gray Koehler – Feb. 15-March 30 – Prints focused on

how invasive species impact Minnesota’s environment. Reception: March 5, 6-7:15pm.

Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • F-W 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pmThe Via Northfield – Feb. 19-April 17 – Andy Sturdevant’s instal-lation builds on the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, place and walking in Minnesota. Sturdevant walked from Minneapolis to Northfield over the course of a day and a half. The 40-mile trek crossed nature trails, industrial corridors, suburban developments, cornfields, dirt roads, strip malls, six-lane county highways, historic sites, soybean farms, cemeteries, freeway interchanges and Target stores – quintes-sential southern Minnesota sights. With its wall-sized map, interpre-tive publications and specimens of interest, the gallery functions as an archive of Sturdevant’s singular journey and as a waypoint and visi-tor’s center for the pedestrian experience. Reception: Feb. 19, 7-9pm.

Groot Gallery: Look Again: Expanding Feminist Possibilities – Feb. 8-March 6 – Six women artists and one all-women collective whose work engage with feminist themes. Ranging across several disciplines and reflecting an array of theoretical concerns, this exhibition rejects homogeneity and embraces the multiplicity of form and meaning that can be found in feminist art. Artists include Hen Al-Mansour, Sadie Benning, Mary Bergs, The Guerrilla Girls, Elizabeth Garvey, Jess Larson and Patricia Olson.

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Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Loft920 MN Hwy 19, Red Wing • 651/388-8400 • stoneyend.com M-Sa 10am-5pmMark Abrahamson Photography – Abrahamson, from the

Pacific Northwest, now lives in Red Wing and has a studio at the Anderson Center. He has more than 60 pieces on display, includ-ing works in mixed-media collages and aerial landscapes, as well as samples of an ongoing series of photographs called American River Watersheds.

Heidi Bacon – Paintings

Lakeville Area Arts Center20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville • 952/985-4640 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com • M-F 8am-4:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-Sa 10-6pm, Su 12-4pm. The Archer House gallery is open all day, year round.Main Gallery: Dark Traces – Through Feb. 6 – Work by painter

Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek. Tolle paints with a unique style of oil paint dripping. Her pieces compel viewers to examine them fur-ther. Tolle’s work often depicts natural landscapes which interact with human structures and are meant to inspire

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Owatonna Arts Center435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed MondaysArt Ciccotti and Holly Sue Foss – Through Jan. 30 – Featuring

sparkling hand-blown glass by Ciccotti and Foss’ colorful silk screens inspired by nature, animals and landscapes.

Mid-Century Americana Paintings, Ken Zylla – Feb. 7-28 – more than 30 works in show. Opening Reception: Feb. 7, 1-4pm. Refreshments will be served.

Paradise Center for the Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm • Su/M closedExhibit dates through Feb. 20Carlander Family Gallery: Wendy SmithLois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Kelly SchambergerCorey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Henry PetersExhibit dates are Feb. 26-April 9Opening Reception: Feb. 26, 5-7pmCarlander Family Gallery: Arlene Rolf and S.C. RolfLois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Michael WettelandCorey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Alexandra VanDykeParadise Center Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital:200 State Ave., Faribault

Featured artists: DJ Steinmetz, A.K. Dayton, Sandra Spell-man, Siro Amerson, Alice A. Savitski and Teresa Kauffmann

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Valentine’s Day... The pressure is on! Flowers, jewels, chocolates, candlelight dinner, or heart shaped pizza? Since I am single, dating only casually, I am not gonna make a big stinkin’ deal out of it personally. I have mentioned in previous musings that I’ve experienced extremes on this card-industry-contrived holiday. The best one being when I married my first husband (a now retired cop) on Valentine’s Day in 1981. The worst one was ‘celebrated’ with a significant other, in 2006, when sushi dinner plans were nixed as the evening was botched bailing that bonehead out of jail in Faribault. I wouldn’t waste a plug nickel on that cheating liar now. Ya have to laugh. I can’t make this crap up! This year I’ll be celebrating the entire weekend at my “Imagine Art Studio & Gallery” opening a new exhibit! “Love On The Rocks” - a rock infused event beginning Friday, February 12th, with stone cold amazing ceramic sculpture by Aldo Moroni, lovely organic jewelry using found rocks by Lori Lundgren, rock music by Monica LaPlante, and art featuring rock stars by moi, with rock solid food catered by Blarney’s in Dinkytown. Looking for something to do? Join us. Whatever you do, rock on!

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of her large-scale pottery and sculpture that model a dialogue between contrasting materials. Pachacek holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Indiana University and runs a full-time ceramics studio in Minneapolis.

MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition – Feb. 12-Mar. 12 – featuring recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saathoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco and Beth Williams. Artist Reception: Feb. 12, 7-9pm.

Up Gallery: Plein Air Northfield – through Jan. 31 – Paintings of Northfield by Robert Christy.

F-Town Brewing Company Gallery: Photography by Tom Fakler – through March 31 – ”My primary interests are captur-ing the emotions of people and the sometimes raw beauty, as well as the elegance, of a visibly changing world.” – Tom Fakler.

Allina Clinic Gallery: Paper Trail: Work by Doug Foxgrover – Through Feb. 28 – “Sometimes artwork tells a story, and sometimes it’s just a picture. The pieces displayed here are, well, a little of both.” – Doug Foxgrover.

Archer House Gallery: Wonder, Minnesota: Photographs by Fred Miller – Through Jan. 31 – “For millennia the night sky has been a source of wonder, inspiration, direction, and fascinat-ing stories for our species. With this collection of photographs, all taken in Minnesota, I attempt to capture a glimpse into some of that wonder.” – Fred Miller.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pmPaper Trail – Through Feb. 28 – Works by Doug Foxgrover. Northfield Historical Society408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.orgM-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 1-5pm

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Wine Cellar Doors – Through Feb. 7 – Paintings by Riki Kölbl

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TheaterThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)Jan. 29-31, Feb. 4-6; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultWritten by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, directed by Julianna Sklu-zacek. William Shakespeare meets Monty Python as this truly hysterical comedy takes a blowtorch to the academic fusti-ness that has accumulated around the Bard’s work. It gives you the history plays as a sports match, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show and Othello as a rap song. Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students 12 and under, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/

Men are from Mars, Women are from VenusFeb. 6, 8pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleThis one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up is a light-hearted the-atrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. Tickets: $55, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

An Evening with Mark TwainFeb. 6, 7pm and Feb. 7, 2pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleRegionally known actor Michael Bateson performs his well-known An Evening with Mark Twain. During the interactive two-hour performance, Bateson recreates many of the humorous stories and sketches which made Mark Twain one of the most sought-after lecturers and after-dinner speakers in the world. As a Twain scholar, Bateson incorporates stories and information about Twain’s life as a writer, husband and father and his life on the Mississippi. At the end of the performance, Bateson invites the audience to ask questions of Twain about his life, opinions, books and family. Tickets: $20, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Elephant’s GraveyardFeb. 12-14, 18-20; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThe tragic real-life story of the 1916 Sparks World Famous Circus’ encounter with the townspeople of Erwin, Tennessee. At its center is the sacrifice of “Murderous Mary,” an elephant publicly lynched for the death of her handler. This theatrical play relies heavily on storytelling and vivid scenic imagery to communicate its story of America’s obsession with violence and spectacle. This play’s themes focusing on our treatment of each other, animals and humans alike, mirror several recent vigorous national conversations, from the slaying of a beloved lion in Zimbabwe to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Written by contemporary American playwright George Brant, Elephant’s Graveyard was awarded the 2008 Keene Prize for Literature and the David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award. Audience members can expect strong language and adult themes.

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DANA COOPER, SALLY BARRIS, AND THE DOVETAILERSFebruary 18

Songwriter Sally Barris has had songs covered by Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song Let The Wind Chase You, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. Powerhouse troubadour, Dana Cooper, has performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and at numerous festivals and his songs have been recorded by many top-notch artists. His mixture of flat-picking, finger-picking and percussive strumming style is legend among other guitarists. An expressive singer, his voice is ageless evoking a rich lifetime of experience.

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March 10Violinist Christian Howes is one of

those rare artists who brings jazz to the violin. His music explores

different areas of Europe, as well as embracing Afro-Cuban rhythms,

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This play is not suitable for pre-teens. Directed by Dona Freeman. Tickets: $8, reservations available at 507/786-8987 to be paid for with cash or check when you arrive for the performance.Yo, Vikings!Feb. 12-14, 19-21; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Lakeville Area Arts CenterWhile Emma Katz presents her World Discovery Day report on Eric the Red, her imagination summons a group of Viking explorers right into the library. Tickets: $13, $10 ages 60 and up or 12 and under, $8 balcony, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.The Sunshine BoysFeb. 12-14, 19-21; F/Sa doors at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm; Su doors at 12:30pm, dinner at 1pm, show at 2pm Event Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPresented by Cannon Community Theater. Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for more than 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Before the show, enjoy a meal served by Cannon River Catering Company. Dinner includes your choice of turkey ten-derloin, red wine braised beef or roasted ziti lasagna (vegetarian). Specify your dinner choice when ordering tickets. Tickets: $42 for F/Sa, $35 for Su matinees, available at eventbrite.com. Dinner Theater and Dance: Til Death Do Us PartFeb. 13, 5pm-12am Glenhaven Event Center, Farmington

5-6pm social hour, 6pm dinner, 6:30pm someone is murdered and you better help find out whodunit or you might be next, 8:30pm-12am dance: celebrate it was not you who bought the farm. An interactive

nuptial nightmare whodunit. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, but the wedding bells aren’t ringing for this not-so-happy couple when a member of the wedding party is murdered. With a raging bridezilla and an unenthused groom on the scene, it may be happily never after. Trade clues with your guests and help the hapless couple figure out whodunit so they can say I do before the wedding hour passes them by. Advance tickets: $55, includes din-ner, dessert, show and a complimentary drink. Door tickets: $75. Ridiculous wedding attire is encouraged.

The Case of the Riverboat RendezvousFeb. 13, 6:15pm and Feb. 14, 5:15pm Northfield Golf ClubThe Northfield Arts Guild and North-field Golf Club partner up to present this interactive murder mystery dinner show. This fundraiser for the Northfield Arts Guild includes a four-course meal before the show. The musical comedy is written and directed

by Guild board member Peggy Sheldon. The story takes place aboard a steamboat casino and is filled with murder, intrigue, siz-zling musical numbers and, of course, love. The cast includes Peggy Sheldon, Michelle Drenth, Jenn Rathsack, Peter Webb, Ray Young III, Jim Haas, Rhoda Van Tassel, Jim Stenglein, Shannon Caton, Saul Melos Lira and Jane Greenwood. The evening begins with stand-up comedy by Greenwood, a longtime Dudley Riggs improvisation player. Tickets: $49.95 or $89.95 for two in advance, all tickets $59.95 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Northfield Arts Guild, northfieldartsguild.org, or 507/645-8877. Robin HoodFeb. 19-21; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterPurple Door Youth Theater, an educational branch of the Northfield Arts Guild, presents Robin Hood by Greg Banks. This telling of the Sherwood Forest classic is filled with comedy and intrigue. Tickets available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877. A limited number of tick-ets will be available at the door on a “pay what you can” basis. HarveyFeb. 19-21, 25-26; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Little Theatre of OwatonnaA comedy by Mary Case, directed by Shelley Whitehead. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, available at 507/451-0764 or at the box office. [title of show]Feb. 19-22, 25-28, Mar. 3-6; Th/F/Sa/M 7:30pm, Su 2pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleMusic and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell, directed by Kimberly Miller. Hunter and Jeff have decided to submit an entry to a new musical theatre festival – but the deadline is just three weeks away and they have nothing written. With the help of some friends they scramble to write a show that depicts the very dilemma in which they find themselves. An intimate musical that chronicles the story of its own creation and development, [title of show] is a joyful – and snarky – exploration of the creative process. Tickets: $22 adults, $19 students, seniors, Fringe Button holders and groups of eight or more, $16 groups of 20 or more, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFW

Northfield Living Treasure Presentation • 7pmGrand Event Center, NorthfieldJan Shoger is the recipient of the Northfield Arts and Culture Com-mission Living Treasure Award this year. This annual award honors a Northfield-area resident who

makes an outstanding and lasting contribution to the city’s arts and culture identity and quality of life. Everyone is invited to attend and to share in this expression of appreciation for Shoger’s many contributions to the community.Chamber Recital • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldVilla-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras, No. 5 mvt. 1. Aria (soloist: Tracey Engleman, soprano; Steven Amundson, conductor) and Stravinsky, L’Histoire du Soldat. Reinaldo Moya, conductor

Mark Kreitzer • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldThis multi-instrumentalist, award-winning songwriter and Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Famer presents an array of original and cover tunes. Kreitzer has toured extensively around the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals and concerts and on television and radio, including A Prairie Home Companion. He brings his bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocals and expert picking. DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn. Winter Dance Pre Party • 6pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldHey, Daddio! Come and learn some rock-and-roll dance steps circa late 1950s and meet musicians who will be performing at the Win-ter Dance Party the following night. There will be fun to be had by all and a few surprises. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTheater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Doug Collins • 8pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldPop rocker Doug Collins is renowned for his music both acoustically and with his band, The Receptionists. His original song, Davenport Iowa, was voted Best of the Year in the Star Tribune. Journalist and fellow musician Jim Walsh calls Collins “the Pope of Open Mic Village.”

Billy Johnson • 8pmTavern Lounge, Northfield“Commitment-free rock ‘n roll. While he’s been moonlighting with George Scot McKelvey in the B-Team, former Hillcats singer Billy Johnson proves he belongs on the A-list alongside G.B. Leighton as one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with

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Earl Thomas & the Blues Cabaret • 7pmThe Grand Event Center, NorthfieldThis concert with two-time Grammy-nom-inated Earl Thomas & the Blues Cabaret is presented by and on sale at Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars. E Street Shuffle/Detroit Muscle • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaMick Sterling presents Bruce Springsteen classics such as Born to Run, Backstreets and Dancing in the Dark, joined by Bob Seger classics such as Mainstreet, Night Moves and Hollywood Nights. Tickets: $28 members, $32 non-members, avail-able at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.Julian Kytasty • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldA Ukrainian-American composer, singer, kobzar, bandurist and flute player, Julian Kytasty is the Christopher U. Light Lecturer for 2015-16. Soup & Cycles After-Party • 9pm-1amContented Cow, NorthfieldShow your Soup and Cycles (see 9am listing) hand stamp or regis-ter for the 2016 Tour Du Save Bike Race (June 30) and get a 2-for-1 beer special. Lots of other prizes will be raffled off to celebrate BikeNorthfield’s third birthday. All are welcome.

Carey Langer • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldCarey, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals.

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Faculty Recital: Mark Kreitzer Band • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldMark Kreitzer is an award-winning folk multi-instrumentalist and prolific songwriter. The Mark Kreitzer Band melds this virtuosity with the talents of Anthony Ihrig, Chuck Kreitzer and “Doctor Tom” Schaefer, exceptional musicians who, combined, play at least a dozen instruments to bring you bluegrass written by the origina-tors of the style, as well as originals by Kreitzer. You can expect great instrumental work, singing and harmony, just like you might have heard 60 years ago. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWDJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldCoyote Wild • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleAn eclectic mix of both classics and current rock and country. With their blend of talent and creativity, this band has a professional sound without losing the energy that audiences would expect from a performing rock band. Built around strong vocals and great harmonies, their set list is a diverse mix of classic rock and contem-porary country.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

2016 Sidewalk Poetry Contest Kick-off and Poetry Reading 2pmContent Bookstore, NorthfieldHosted by Jessica Peterson White. Contest runs Feb. 1-29. Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWSoup & Cycles III • 5-9pmFirst United Church of Christ, Northfield5-6pm: social time, opportunities for book purchase/signing, project review stations (MnDOT Bike Plan, city projects, Mill Towns Trailer updates and others), browse bikes. 6-6:45pm: soup and bagels. 6:30-7:30pm: James Longhurst (author of Bike Battles) presentation and Q&A. 7:30-9pm: updates from everyone. See 9pm description for After-Party.Exhibit Reception: Emerging Artists • 6-7:15pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee exhibits page. Winter Dance Party VI • 6pm-12amThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldIt was the winter of 1959, at the height of that new music called rock and roll. A Winter Dance Party was touring the upper Midwest, featuring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Dion and the Belmonts, and the Big Bopper. Just after playing the Surf Ballroom, 100 miles south of Northfield in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, the Big Bopper and Valens died in a plane crash. The Winter Dance Party celebrates the sound and style of the leg-endary music makers of this era as interpreted by local musicians.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musi-cians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experi-ence are welcome.

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

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Locklin Road • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Americana music. The group is known for its three-part harmonies and guitar/mandolin accompaniment.Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 2pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

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Art Presentation: Me Between Planes of Existence • 2-3pmNorthfield Senior CenterPresenter/artist Lisa Ginger (Jiang Yongyan), graduate of the Central Academy of the Fine Arts, explores things that surround us and influ-ence our lives, such as gravity and bacterium. Ginger will show photos of her recent work, which explores the question of what does it mean to start or end? Her work is surprisingly simple, yet elicits a response of joy. Her imagination brings life and hap-piness to people. Through her paintings, you can experience the emotional and interactive nature of happiness and graph a better understanding of the universe.Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWFirst Thursday Pub Night: Firefly • 6-9pmLakeville Area Arts CenterChris Snyder and Nici Peper are profes-sional musicians who play a wide range of covers along with soulful originals. Winner of the Alaskan Music Awards for Best Rock Artist, Best Songwriter and Best Performer. Tickets: $5 advance, $7 at the door, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.Grapes & Grains for Grants • 6:30-9pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleA wine and craft beer fun-raising event. All proceeds go to ben-efit students in District 191 through the Foundation 191 grant program. Foundation 191 awards upwards of $10,000 each year. Hors d’oeuvres by Mediterranean Cruise Cafe. Tickets: $25 presale, $30 door, available Red Lion Liquors, foundation191.org or communityed191.org.History Uncorked: Jealousy, Love and Poison • 7pmSteele County Historical Society, OwatonnaThis is the first in a new series at the Steele County Historical Society where audiences learn about Steele County history while imbibing in a glass of wine or beer. “Jealousy, Love and Poison” will walk through a 1906 attempted murder. The case involved a single, 32-year-old farm woman charged with pouring rat poison in a neighbor’s well, trying to kill a 26-year-old schoolteacher who was dating a church usher for whom the woman secretly pined. You’ll be part of the jury and hear key players and the attorneys argue the case using 1905 evidence and then decide the case before learning how it was actually decided. Tickets $10 members, $15 non-mem-

bers and includes one beverage of your choice. Additional wine and beer are available for purchase and you must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Tickets at steelehistorymuseum.org. Seating is limited.Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Ben Cook-Feltz • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBen Cook-Feltz returns to the Tavern in support of his critically acclaimed CD release, She Doesn’t Believe Me, featured on 89.3 The Current and locally on KYMN Radio. A consummate entertainer, Cook-Feltz’s musical stylings call to mind artists like Paul Simon, Billy Joel and Ben Folds. His performances are not to be missed.DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAwayCoffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night and popcorn. Empire Night • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsTatiana and John, veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands, formed the duo Empire Night in 2014. With Tatiana’s amazing vocal range and both keyboard and guitar, they blend a wide vari-ety of music together including classic standards, contemporary pop/folk and some campy renditions of hits from artists such as the Captain and Tennille and Burt Bacharach.

CRWP’s Second Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival • 7pmSheldon Theatre, Red WingSilent auction, beer and wine. The festival builds a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of using film to inspire activism by going “on tour” across the country. Featured at the tour event in Red Wing and Northfield (Feb. 21), this

selection of films from the original festival is a natural extension of Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. Tickets: $15, $10 students, seniors and CRWP members, available at the Sheldon Theatre box office or sheldontheatre.org/events/CRWP. Doors open at 6pm for the silent auction.Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, Dundas

Art in Motion • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterCollaboration by Ballet Royale Minnesota and the Twin Cities Ballet, featuring a wide variety of dances inspired by local artwork. Tickets: $16, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.


Relativity • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsVoted one of the best bands in Northfield, Relativity is a duo that combines vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and percussion to create a fun evening of music. They pack a request list of a couple hundred songs – from covers of current music like the Avett Brothers and the Lumineers, to classic and folk rock such as Fleetwood Mac and the Indigo Girls.

Kick-off to the 16th Annual Masopust • 1-5:30pmAmerican Legion, MontgomeryCelebrate the Czech Mardi Gras. Music by The Country Gentle-men, costume ball with prizes, silent auction with many items from the Czech Republic, king coronation. Domaci Czech Children Dancers, traditional Masopust skit, Czech food including pork and dumplings. $8 adults, $5 adults with costume, children under 15 free. Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWAshes for April • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsFour guys, six acoustic instruments and retro pop songs. Includes Lincoln Ashbury (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals), Chubby Ashton (upright bass, vocals), Rocco C’Ash (drums, percussion) and Mickey Mash (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals).Theater: An Evening with Mark Twain • 7pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWBen Aaron • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBen Aaron returns to Northfield with his original folk, blues and Americana songs – sit back and relax as he plays favorite popular songs from past and present, along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter. Find him at benaaronmusic.com.DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTrent Shaw • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, NorthfieldUncle Chunk • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleA Twin Cities-based band playing modern alternative rock.

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Bagels & Birds • 9:30-10:30amRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultEnjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. Meet in the comfort of the building to observe birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, bin-oculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day. Free.

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Theater: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus • 8pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Johnny No Cash • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, LakevilleDJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldBlue Ringers • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, FaribaultSlightly obscure cover tunes along with crowd favorites.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Exhibit Opening Reception: Mid-Century Americana Paintings by Ken Zylla • 1-4pmOwatonna Arts CenterSee exhibits page.

Quinn & Meyer • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThis duo performs a wide range of music including folk rock, traditional and contemporary Irish songs, jazz, pop and eclectica.

Theater: An Evening with Mark Twain • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

George Maurer Jazz Group • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterEnjoy jazzy twists on your favorite romantic classics while indulging in chocolate desserts and champagne. Tickets: $26 main, $22 balcony and floor, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.

Moors & McCumber • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaTheir music ranges from ballads to more rock-like sounds, but every song is a story sung with uncanny harmony backed by exquisite guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass or piano. Tickets: $18 members, $21 nonmembers, avail-able at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Martin Devaney • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldDubbed “the Mayor of St. Paul” by friends and compatriots in the Twin Cities music scene, Martin Devaney is a classically trained musi-cian and renowned singer-songwriter with six albums to his credit, each garnering more and more praise from critics and fans. His latest release, House of Rust, puts him on the brink of national stardom. He has been described as “a charming, bushy-haired, sweet-voiced tunesmith” by No Depression magazine and has become known for his poetic, yet unpretentious songs and inspired live performances. Devaney has shared the stage with Andrew Bird, Mason Jennings, The Jayhawks, Semisonic, Soul Asylum, Billy Bragg, Evan Dando, Damien Jurado, Rhett Miller, Mike Doughty, Mary Lou Lord, The Roots, Southern Culture on the Skids, Richard Buckner and more.

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Guest Artist Recital: The Kobayashi/Gray Duo • 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldLaura Kobayashi (violin) and Susan Keith Gray (piano). Works by women composers: Ellicott, Boulanger, Bacewicz, Rollin, Poldowski, Mayer, Larsen and Grandval.


Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, 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.


Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWThrowback Thursday Movie Series: Groundhog Day • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultBill Murray and Andie MacDowell star in this 1993 comedy directed by Harold Ramis. Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets caught in a blizzard that he didn’t predict and finds himself trapped in a time warp. He is doomed to relive the same day over and over again until he gets it right. $7/person.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented 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.Trivia Night • 8pmThe HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldCome with a team of four. Cost: $5/team.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Talk: How Village on the Cannon Survived Foreclosure, 2008-2011 • 2:30pmCommunity Room, Village on the Cannon, NorthfieldJerry Mohrig will present on how, in October of 2007, Tom Petters purchased 22 units at Village on the Cannon and a year later was arrested for a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme. Mohrig will describe how VOC residents pulled together to survive and thrive in the face of this emergency.Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.

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Nick Hensley • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldSinger/songwriter Nick Hensley is the mas-termind behind the musical collaborative, Love Songs For Angry Men, also the title of his first solo release, after fronting the criti-cally acclaimed rock ensemble, The District. Hensley has shared the stage with bands like The Hold Steady, Widespread Panic, The Gear Daddies, Trampled By Turtles, The Samples and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Hensley’s music has received four-star ratings from Paste magazine, City Pages and Alt Country.com.DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

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Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and pop-corn. Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasExhibit Artist Reception: MNJAG Jewelry • 7-9pmNorthfield Arts GuildSee exhibits page. Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFW

Dan Israel • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldMuch admired and beloved by audiences and fellow musicians alike, Dan Israel is a multiple Minnesota Music Academy Award-winner with 12 CDs under his belt. His latest releases, Live On and the limited edi-tion vinyl-only retrospective Danthology (a collection of 25 songs from 12 albums), have garnered praise all around the globe. No

Depression calls Israel one of Minnesota’s most “notable folk rock bards” and American Songwriter magazine in Nashville recently featured the first video release from Live On, calling Israel a “home-town hero who can pack a local venue to the gills,” describing his sound as “combining pop hooks with the rootsy orchestration of Neil Young’s slower material.

DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldAir is Air • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDrive South • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, NorthfieldAn acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of American music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. These honestly sung songs from the heart result in real music for real people. Mark Jeunermann, Mark Heden-strom and Scott Cummings have been involved in the music scene for more than 20 years. Rhino • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleA high-energy Twin Cities band playing a wide variety of modern, alternative, ’80s and classic rock with twists of country and other surprises splashed in.


Vinnie Rose • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Rose’s vision of more than a decade has culminated in a genre-crossing, explosive dance pop, that seamlessly meanders through rock, country and Americana. Minnesota/Wisconsin locals are quick to recall weekend cabin trips to the lake while listening to Castin’ to the Wine and Lake Country. Love song enthusiasts

enjoy the simple yet meticulously produced compositions of In the Air, She Dreams and My Bride. Rose’s social commentary added to his energetic performances is always a crowd favorite.Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWSt. Olaf Band Concert • 3:30pmSkoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf, NorthfieldTimothy Mahr, conductor. Dinner Theater and Dance: Til Death Do Us Part 5pm-12amGlenhaven Event Center, FarmingtonSee theater page. Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page.

Theater: The Case of the Riverboat Rendezvous • 6:15pmNorthfield Golf ClubSee theater page.

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Two on Tap • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThe all-singing, all-dancing tap sensa-tion. Two on Tap brings audiences back in time to an era when couples like Fred and Ginger and Mickey and Judy filled the silver screen with undeniable chem-istry, effortless harmony and precision tap dancing. Gorgeous vocals, exciting choreography and unique musical arrangements take center stage in this two-act show which has entertained thousands world-wide. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, $10 students, $5 student rush, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/

Vee for Valentine: Robby Vee Concert 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaRobby Vee and his Rock-n-Roll Caravan play a concert full of love songs and rock ‘n roll. Make it a dinner-and-a-concert date with the catered dinner option. A meal from Pine Island’s Rainbow Café is $29.90 plus tax and tip, served at Crossings and only for concert goers who request the meal.

Tickets: $22 members, $25 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page. Jon Manners • 8pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldJon Manners plays blues-edged roots-rock with intricate and percussive guitar-work. Manners sounds like John Hiatt, without that dose of country. Do you like Eric Bibb, John Martyn and Tom Waits? This is the vein that Manners mines.Terry Walsh & Doug Collins • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldCalled “one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities nearly two decades” by southernminn.com, pop rocker Doug Collins is renowned for his music both acoustically and with his band, The Receptionists, who have just released their critically acclaimed CD release, Complicated Compliments. Collins’ original song Davenport Iowa was voted “Best of the Year” in the Minneapo-lis Star Tribune. Joining Collins is Terry Walsh, front man for the iconic Minneapolis powerhouse bands, The Belfast Cowboys and St. Dominic’s Trio, whose weekly residency at Nye’s Polonaise Room packs the house week after week. This duo is not to be missed.Ramblin River • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, LakevilleNew and classic country with a bit of rock and roll.DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield

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Third Wheel Project with Chris Snyder • 4-7pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsFeaturing Chris Snyder, Derek Patterson and Mike Myers. Singer/songwriter Snyder often plays individually, but also spends time playing in bands such as Firefly and Third Wheel Project. His main focus is piano, guitar, hand drums, ukulele as well as vocals…then he specializes in engineering it all together. Third Wheel Project is a global artist collective – a super band ranging from reggae to folk rock, to roots and blues. They have chapters set up in Alaska, Hawaii, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Germany. Theater: The Case of the Riverboat Rendezvous • 5:15pmNorthfield Golf ClubSee theater page. House Concert with Pushing Chain + Pop-up Dinner • 5:30-6:30pm dinner, 7-9pm concertLocation Revealed to Ticket Holders, NorthfieldFolky-tonk duo Push-ing Chain features Boyd Blomberg (guitar, vocals) and Adam Moe (fiddle, vocals). Last year they sang the National Anthem before a Twins/White Sox game, opened for Bill Staines and for Flatt Lonesome (IBMA’s 2014 Emerging Artist of the Year) and placed second in a state fair vocal duo competi-tion. Boyd, former frontman for the national touring band, the Gooneybirds, is an award-winning songwriter (Big Top Chautau-qua, River Falls Roots & Bluegrass – Upper Midwest Songwriter of the Year). Dinner is catered by Maria’s Catering and features chicken/veggie tamales (gluten-free), pico cabbage slaw and coffee. Complimentary dessert bar with samples of Loon Liquors house-distilled and crafted cocktails. Advance tickets only: $20.Reservations/location: [email protected]. Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 12:30pm doors, 1pm dinner, 2pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page. SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 2pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 2pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page. Faculty Recital: Hector Valdivia, Violin • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton

Hector Valdivia (violinist, conductor) is the S. Eugene Bailey Director of the Carleton Orchestra and Professor of Music at Car-leton. He received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Yale School of Music where he studied violin with Sidney Harth, con-ducted with Otto-Werner Mueller and per-formed chamber music with the Tokyo String

Quartet. His research interests include the music of Eugene Ysaye, Luise Adolpha Le Beau and Amy Beach. He recorded a number of orchestral compositions by Amy Beach for Centaur Records with the Moravian Philharmonic in the Czech Republic. An active recitalist and chamber musician, Valdivia has also recorded several works by the composer, Phillip Rhodes. Also featuring Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano. St. Olaf Choir Concert • 3:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldAnton Armstrong, conductor.

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Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16



Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, 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.


Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Joey Flip • 4pmLucky’s 13 Pub, BurnsvilleA clever mix of blues, classic rock and funk. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWAcoustic Roots Music Series: Dana Cooper, Sally Barris and the Dovetailers • 7:30pmShattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Minnesota native Sally Barris, an A-list Nashville songwriter, has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina

McBride and Lee Ann Womack. Her song Let the Wind Chase You, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. Powerhouse troubadour, Dana Cooper, has dedicated himself to a life of music for more than 40 years. He’s performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and at numerous festivals and his songs have been recorded by many top-notch artists. His mixture of flat-picking, finger-picking and percussive strumming style is legend among other guitarists. An expressive singer, his voice is ageless, evoking a rich lifetime of experience. The Dovetailers from Pine Island, Minnesota, are husband and wife singer/songwriter team Heather Ritenour-Sampson and Brandon Sampson. Their songs reflect upon the indestructible bonds of marriage, as well as the beauti-

ful ironies of love, life and family, with voices that fit together like a hand and a glove. Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students, available at 507/333-1620.Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Bruce Burniece • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldAn evening of classic pop favorites accompanied by piano and guitar. DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Chris Snyder • 2:30-5:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSinger/songwriter Chris Snyder often plays individually, but also spends time playing in bands. His main focus is piano, guitar, hand drums, ukulele as well as vocals...then specializes in engineering it all together. Check out his music around the Twin Cities metro area, the Alaska music scene, and several other cities across the country. Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and pop-corn.

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Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page. Fathom Lane with Elizabeth Ghandour • 8pmTavern Lounge, Northfield

Over the span of two critically acclaimed full-length albums (2013’s

Fathom Lane and 2012’s Down By Half) Twin Cities-based Fathom Lane has been getting international attention for their indefinable sound. Joining them is up-and-coming singer/songwriter Elizabeth Ghan-dour, renowned for her hauntingly lovely Americana and folk performances.Ray Coudret • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldTexas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWDave Hudson • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldAfter cutting his teeth with various college bands and acoustic duos, Dave Hudson made his way through the Minneapolis music scene writ-ing and singing his own blend of melodic acoustic-rock music. His style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. His self-styled mix of cover songs ranging from the ’80s, ’90s and today, blended with his own recorded and nationally released music, has kept crowds coming back for more.DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldThe Dweebs • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleThe Dweebs are a unique variety band whose live performances combine excellent vocals, audience participation and superior musicianship to breathe new life into your favorite songs of the past and present. This family band features Michael Blue, his daughter Claire and son Benjamin, all on lead vocals, and son Mike Jr. on the drums! T-Bone Coen plays keyboards and Trevor Radtke plays bass.

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page. Carleton Symphony Band: In Response: Music that Highlights Significant Events • 7pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldIn Response will feature music that honors victims of political unrest, racial tension and religious conflict by highlighting human achievement and celebrating our great potential. Selections include Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait narrated by special guest Roger Bechtel, the tradi-tional Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision and a lively and festive Albanian “Shota” dance arranged by Shelley Hanson. Directed by Claire Larson. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasReception: Andy Sturdevant • 7-9pmFlaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College, NorthfieldSee exhibits page. Sally Barris, Dana Cooper & The Dovetailers • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaNashville-based Cooper and Barris join The Dovetailers for an “in the round, Bluebird Café style” night of music. The Dovetailers, based in Pine Island, are Six Mile Grove frontman Brandon Sampson and his wife, Heather Ritenour-Sampson. Tickets: $19 members, $22 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.

Theater: Robin Hood 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Theater: Harvey • 7:30pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

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Bluebird Cakery Faribault • bluebirdcakerymn.com 507/573-CAKE (2253)Baking and decorating since 2006, Bluebird Cakery creates flavors and textures from combined experiences working with local baker-ies across the US, commercial grocers, and small boutique bakeries in Australia. Their specialty cakes are all made from scratch, com-bining traditional Midwest favorites, Australian influence and fresh local ingredients. They specialize in non-traditional options including: soy free, vegan, dairy free, gluten free and marshmallow fondant. The Cakery itself started from a small summer farmer’s market in 2014 in Faribault. One year later they launched a Kickstarter cam-paign that raised more than $29,000 to aid in opening their own storefront and kitchen in downtown Faribault. The Cakery caters events big or small – birthdays, weddings, showers, gender reveal parties, office events, groom’s dinners, bridal par-ties, anniversaries and more.

New Prague • nextchapterwinery.com 612/756-30123,700 cold hardy vines • 6 acres • 8 different varietalsVines planted: 2007 Next Chapter becomes winery: 2011 Next Chapter wine wall: 1,550 bottles Next Chapter barrel: 300 bottles worth of wine Next Chapter bottle: 2 lbs of grapesTheir Minnesota Blushing Bride is made from Honey Crisp and Zestar apples from the Montgomery Apple Orchard and Frontenac Gris, Le Crescent, and Marquette grapes from their winery.

Started as a franchise partly owned by Minnesota Vikings players, QB has been providing dine-in/take-out service to the Northfield area for 49 years. It doesn’t get more local than QB.Specializing in broasted chicken, BBQ baby back pork ribs, flame-broiled hamburgers. Breakfast Monday-Saturday until 10am. The QB caters so you can concentrate on socializing – QB will take care of everything from set-up to cleanup, in a laid-back, profes-sional manner.

Dundas • 507/645-2253 gootersdoughtogo.com Core products include frozen dough, take-n-bake gourmet pizzas, all natural gourmet ice

cream, gluten-free options, heat-and-eat meals and cake decorating supplies.Gooters offers take-n-bake speciality pizzas as well as a create-your-own option with a wide variety of pizza doughs/crusts and fresh toppings to choose from. They also stock a huge selection of frozen cookies, breads and pastry doughs to take home and bake.If you’re more for making it from scratch– Gooters stocks bulk baking ingredients, cake decorating and candy making supplies, fresh bulk spices, nostalgic candies and snacks, pasta and speciality grains and flours. Seasonally flavored meats and vegetables are also on hand.

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Great food, full bar, unique atmosphere, a local favorite. Great chicken tenders, charbroiled cheeseburgers and fresh cheese curds made from Faribault’s own cheese caves. Saturday nights oftentimes include entertainment – from swing by Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing to rock by the Beer Hunters. The jukebox is on between meals every day, or you can catch the game on the big screens. Wednesdays are bingo nights with pots up to $1000. Dining for all size groups – from singles on the rail to a reserved dining room for groups of 50.

A full-service liquor store with a good selection of Minnesota-brewed beers and distilled liquor. A recent remodel

has added quite a bit of visual flavor as well. The new look incorpo-rates old barn tin and weathered barn wood complete with a large horse box stall (that’s where you’ll find the fine wines). The venue looks forward to hosting events in 2016 including flea markets, bike runs, classic car shows and antique shows, all of which will feature local wine and beer tastings. Railroad Liquors is housed within the Castle Rock Station – gas, storage and store.

Northfield • thehideawaynorthfield.com 507/664-0400The HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar, located in downtown Northfield, is celebrating 10 years in business this year. What started out as a simple coffeehouse has become one of the favorite meeting spots in town. Come here for: outstanding coffee drinks, local craft beers and fine wines and paninis, sandwiches, appetizers and dessertsCatering fine foods at a reasonable price for groups of 25-500, from country weddings to business meetings. Attention to detail and farm-to-table vegetables when in season. The HideAway strives to be a place where all people feel welcome, to help the Northfield community, and to serve the best food and drink in town.

Left to right: Mankato Brewing, Badger Hill (Mpls), F-Town (Faribault), Summit (St. Paul), Boom Island (Mpls), Indeed (Mpls), Surly (Mpls), Rush River (WI), Lift Bridge (Stillwater), Insight (Mpls), Fulton (Mpls), Lucid (Mpls) and Crispin (now Colfax, CA – formerly MN)

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Northfield • mariascateringnorthfield.com 507/321-1884Mexican, Southern Comfort, Ital-ian, American Comfort and more. Menus and catering plans custom-ized for every occasion – gradua-tions, weddings, special events and more – from drop-off catering to full-service. Food truck catering also available.

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Northfield • jamesgangcoffeehouse.com 507/663-6060Warm family atmosphereOrganic hand-crafted artisan coffeeTake-out & group orders availableDrive thruMade-to-order food Breakfast available all dayFast, free internet

Northfield • cakewalknorthfield.com 507/786-9255CakeWalk Custom Cakes & Dessert Bar opened with the idea that desserts, cakes and cookies are always as unique as the pastry chef who created them. CakeWalk throws convention out the door when they design goodies. Whether a Burberry bag birthday cake or a birch tree wedding cake –they can make it for you. Their recipes have been tested and tried over and over to assure the best-tasting treat possible.HOME OF THE BLACK VELVETMonday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm

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Northfield • loonliquors.com The only distillery and cocktail room in southern Minnesota.Cocktail Room: organic house-made spirits: whiskey (Loonshine) gin (MetropoliGin). cocktails from scratch, from the bitters to the ginger ale. Loonshine: craft organic whiskey with a wheat and barley grain bill. Silver medal-ist in the Washington Cup American Spirits competition (light whiskey cat-egory). Similar to Irish and Scottish-style whiskies, while far from traditional, corn white whiskies. The Taste: “… a pretty pear and grain note, lemon and citrus mouth, gentle if not neutral end, good balance, pleasant, cleansing finish with nice acids” – Washington Cup judgesMetropoliGin: traditional-style craft organic gin. The taste: Ten botanicals evoke a full bouquet of delicate spring woodland flowers, growing out of dewy undertones of juniper and citrus. The palate is warm and bright with round torrents of black currant and rosemary as it glides along, finishing among subtle notes of cardamom and bergamot.Founded in 2014 by two Northfield High School friends. In the coming year they’ll introduce new cocktails, vodka infu-sions, liqueurs and a few surprises.

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Northfield • 507/645-8392 Bringing fresh-baked goods from their oven to your table since 1949. Cakes for all occasionsBuns, quick breads, summer berry pies, holiday favorites, cookies, homemade candies and Ed’s fruit cake


Northfield • ruebnstein.com 507/645-6691Housed in three of Northfield’s oldest build-ings, The Scofield (1868), The Kelley (1907), and The Henderson (1890). The Scofield Building became the Corner Bar in the early 1940s. The Rueb ‘N’ Stein opened in the restored Kelley Building in 1969, and later expanded into the Hender-son Building in 1988. Joe and Jodi Grundhoefer and staff have been serv-ing satisfied customers since 1982.Signature Rueben: piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese – served on pumpernickel with Thousand Island dressing on the side. Burgers: include bison, turkey, or black bean and a $5.95 burger basket.Appetizers: from battered cauliflower and cheese curds to stuffed mushrooms, wings, egg rolls and more. Dessert: French Silk Pie, cheesecake and ice cream dishes that are to die for.Happy Hour: 3:30-6pm and 9-11pm Mon-Fri

Dundas • meetinghallbrewery.com Startup brewery and taproom that will be offering growlers and pints of exceptional craft beer starting mid-2016.Early backers wanted • Beer For Life offered. Go to their website for details. Nestled along the east bank of the Cannon River on a pre-Civil War site that has hosted a gospel hall, Sunday school, the Bridge-water Township town hall and a photo studio. This riverside gem has been passed down from Dundas founders J. S. and George Archibald, whose mill produced some of the most expensive wheat flour in the country and whose ruins can be seen directly across the river. This is the oldest original taproom building in Minnesota and will soon be serving high-quality beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages made with local ingredients ranging from wheat, barley, hops, cherries, honey and a dose of river town pride.

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Dennison • 507/301-2744 Johnny Angels reopened the end of 2015 after an extensive remod-el. Once inside, you will forget about the outside surroundings. You will feel far, far away where pizza isn’t just pizza, it’s an experience. Johnny Angels takes pride in their family recipes and home-cooked meals. They offer a variety of unique Chicago-style Italian foods, along with a newly added kids menu and sandwiches. granplazagrill.com

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Northfield • chapati.us • 507/645-2462 Since October 1999, Chapati has been serving freshly made Indian food, mainly from northern India – a wide variety of vegetarian, meat and seafood dishes, beer and wine.Chapati breakfast: Saturdays/Sundays, 8-10:30amOpen seven days a week, Chapati offers a lunch buffet Monday-Sat-urday. Table and full-menu service is available in the evenings and all day Sunday. Home to “Curry in a Hurry” for those particularly busy evenings for those on their way to concerts, theater or other local entertainment. Catering: home, office, wedding and other special eventsLocally owned and operated, Chapati’s founders, Norman Butler and Diane Burry, relocated to Northfield from the UK. They saw a gap in the array of foods available in Northfield and together with their sister business, The Contented Cow pub, have filled that void with a great taste of the UK – pub life and Indian food.

Cannon Falls • ferndalemarketonline.com 507/263-4556 This third-generation farm has been growing free-range, antibiotic-free turkeys since 1939. As farmers themselves, they know what it takes to produce good food, and invite you to visit their on-farm market to experience a distinctive mix of foods from more than 75 other local farmers and food producers. From pastured meat to ginger soda to artisan cheese – and, of course, their turkey prod-ucts – they proudly partner with area farms and food makers that share their vision for preserving one-of-a-kind flavors from local, independent folks. Open 7 days/week: M-F 10-6 Sat 9-5 Sun 11-4

Northfield/Farmington carbonesnorthfield.com 507/645-2300 Where people come for an upbeat setting with great service for the whole family – VOTED BEST PIZZA

Burger Mondays: buy 1 basket, get the 2nd at half priceTaco Tuesday: 75¢ tacos. Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée (dine-in only)Wing Wednesday: 75¢ traditional wings (dine-in only)Spaghetti Thursday: $6 – includes salad and breadstickMon-Fri Lunch Buffet: $7.99 all-you-can-eat 11am-2pm

Sunday Omelet Buffet: $7 includes bloody mary or drink of choice, 10am-noon

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Northfield • measuringcupofnorthfield.com [email protected] 507/664-9152 Quality kitchen wares in all price ranges, top-rated items that the home chef will love for years to come.Swiss Diamond line: #1 ranked, diamond-coated, nonstick cook-ware made in the Swiss Alps. Yes – diamond-coated. Diamonds are the best surface for a non-stick pan and conduct heat better than any metal, even copper. Foods release easily and the pans provide advanced browning and searing with little to no fat or oil. Cleanup is a breeze. A safe and healthy way to cook.Emile Henry: these products out of Burgundy, France include the #1 rated pie dish, used by the Crisco Pie Bake Off and recommend-ed by the American Pie Council. Emile Henry Pizza Stones allow for perfect pizzas, breads, cookies and biscuits. They can also be used on the grill for pizza, salmon, grilled veggies and more. These products are not only beautiful but top-rated for performance and dishwasher safe. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-8pm, Saturdays 9:30am-5:30pm and Sundays 11am-5:30pm

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Cannon Falls cannonriverwinery.com 507/263-7400 Our Best Vintage is yet to come!Winemaker Daron Ford is a Minnesota native with interna-tional winemaking experience who currently resides in Northfield. Upon completing a degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota, Ford moved to California where he spent more than eight years building a strong winemaking resume in the heart of Napa Valley. After an overseas vintage in Australia, Ford moved back to the Midwest building his winemaking repertoire with the use of local, cold-har-dy grape varieties. Now he plays the role of winemaker at Cannon River Winery where he will gladly meet you with wine-stained hands and a smile. New Reserve wines will be released this spring (2016), along with a new vintage of your favorite Cannon River wines showcasing Ford’s expertise. Their Tasting Room will be receiving a new look and feel and they’ve plenty of exciting events planned to entice you to come out and see the winery in a whole new light. Once you do, you’ll be sure to agree, their best vintage is yet to come.

Northfield/Mankato • tandembagels.com 507/786-9977 • 507/720-6533 Genuine, made-from-scratch bagels and baked goods, all produced in their bakery using fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients.Mission: to make quality, soulful food in an inviting setting, and to leave a small carbon footprint through eco-friendly serving materials, high-efficiency lighting and composting as much of their waste as possible.Bagels: Made the traditional way, boiling and baking, with only six basic ingredients: hi-gluten flour, salt, yeast, malt barley, brown sugar and water. No added preservatives or fillers. Coffee: locally roasted at Roastery 7, in Brooklyn Center. A special Tandem House Blend is always on tap along with a variety of fair trade organics and a wonderful selection of espressos. Catering: bagels and cream cheese, coffee, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and baked goodies.

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A soon-to-be brewery founded by Randy and Tonja Clay and Laura and Derek Meyers, three local home brewers and one local graphic design artist. Imminent Brewing will be a pro-duction brewery and tap room. Mission: to provide delicious, fresh and local beers in an environment that fosters community, connection and conversation. They will serve several flagship

beers that will appeal to a variety of palates, while keeping things fresh and interesting with rotating seasonal and experimental lagers and ales as well as hand-crafted sodas. Vision: to link customers to the rich agricultural tradition of southeastern Minnesota and support the regional economy by using local ingredients and partnering with local businesses and citizens. An essential function of a local brewery is to care for the community. Imminent is dedicated to sustainability and the health and well-being of the neighborhood. Imminent envisions loyal patrons and curious tourists who appreciate the nuances of craft beer, seek adventure and engage in the Northfield experience: local arts, food, recreation and hand-crafted beverages.

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At Red Barn Farm of North-field, they grow top-quality, pesticide-free produce on their 10-acre farm. Many of those toppings make it on their made-to-order, wood-fired piz-zas during their weekly “pizza

nights” (May to October). They also host a General Store where you can buy salsa, specialty sauces, appetizers, beverages, eggs, homemade baked goods and unique gifts. Their venue is a perfect site for weddings and special events, where you and your guests will encounter beautiful simplicity and gener-ous hospitality. Their updated 100-year-old barn offers a laid-back setting that harkens to a simpler time.

Great Food • Great Service • Great Community Part of the Northfield community since 1996. All of their breads and pastries are hand-made from scratch and without preservatives. They will help you find the right bread or treat for your needs. After nearly 20 years at one location, Brick Oven recently moved to 158 N Water St., where they’ve been able to add a café space. They offer simple snacks and meals and a place to meet friends for a premium coffee or tea drink, their famous caramel rolls, or a meal.

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In MemoriamRobert Manderfeld • 1939-2016

May 9, 1939: Born in a blizzard, near Fox Lake, MN1963: Begins working at the Northfield DQ1969: Buys the franchise and has served up

Northfield treats ever since.Thanks, Bob, for being such a sweet part of our community.

You are missed.



Local Artisan Cheese Day • 10am-1pmFerndale Market, Cannon FallsEnjoy cheese from Sartori, Eichtens and more, meet local cheese makers, indulge in fresh samples from Northfield’s Brick Oven Bakery and enter to win a gift basket full of products featured at the event.

Rob Meany • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsRob Meany is an award-winning singer/song-writer and pianist from Bloomington. Best known as the singer/keyboardist for the pop-rock group, Terramara, he is also a versatile solo artist performing original and popular songs in the style of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Harry Connick Jr.Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFW

Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 6pm doors, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page. Voice Showcase Recital: In Praise of Women • 7:30pmMusic & Drama Center Gallery, Carleton, NorthfieldThis recital features music by women composers, performed by applied voice students and instructors. Coordinated by Lawrence Burnett, with collaborative pianist Thomas Bartsch.

Theater: Robin Hood • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page. Theater: Elephant’s Graveyard • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Theater: Harvey • 7:30pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

Kevin Mac’s Classic Country Jukebox 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultBefore a single note leaves his lips or one chord is strummed from his acoustic guitar, country music artist Kevin Mac wins over audiences with his exuberant personality. In addition to being an incred-ibly talented musician, Mac is a consum-mate entertainer. He is charming, funny and down-to-earth, with a true knack for connecting with audiences of all ages.

Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/

Come hell or high water Froggy Bottoms has been a staple in Northfield since 2001, surviving the 2010 flood when “The water was this high” and in 2014 when Northfield volunteers worked 24-hour shifts to keep the floors dry until the water receded. The authentic spiral staircase welcomes all ages to enjoy a variety of great appetizers, wraps, burgers. The Frog was voted Southern Minn Scene’s “Best Place for Fries” in 2015.Open seasonally and for special, catered events, Froggy Bottom’s adjoining Lily PADio, awarded “Best Patio” in 2015, is a great place to enjoy views of downtown Northfield against the Cannon River and some of Minnesota’s best acoustic singers and songwriters every weekend throughout spring, summer and fall.

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Optimum Trajectory • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA jazz quintet based in the Twin Cities. Their repertoire spans jazz classics from the ’30s to the ’50s and contemporary jazz and originals. Band members include Ira Adelman (alto and tenor saxophones), Garth Anderson (drums), Jeff Gurney (acoustic and electric bass), Steve Hillson (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Tim McNamara (guitar). More at optimum-trajectory-jazz.com.The Three Muscatelles • 8pmTavern Lounge, Northfield

The Three Muscatelles are Susan, Dina and Cindy, performing ballads, folk, rock, pop and blues. They cover tunes from Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz, John Prine, The Beatles, Jonny Lang, Fleetwood

Mac, Charlie Daniels and Elvis, among many others, and play some of Susan’s original tunes. Her lead vocals have been described as powerful, angelic and lyrical and are complemented by Dina’s crystal-clear harmonies. Dina drives the rhythm on guitar, Susan’s finger style adds dimension and Cindy plays solos and backup on fiddle, covering the band’s broad set range with skill and versatility. All take a turn on percussion. DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield

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Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Omelet Breakfast 8:30am-12:30pmNorthfield Eagles ClubProceeds will support local service members, veterans and their families. $10 adults/$5 children.Theater: The Sunshine Boys • 12:30pm doors, 1pm dinner, 2pm showEvent Center, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page. SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.

Theater: Robin Hood • 2pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page. Theater: Harvey • 2pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page.

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Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus: Gala 30th Anniversary Celebration • 3pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleRoberto Plano, Italian pianist and long-time friend of the maestro, returns to Minnesota from his home in Northern Italy to help cel-ebrate this 30th anniversary with Liszt’s powerful Piano Concerto No. 2. There may be no more graceful and evocative way to rejoice than with this international touring artist who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Milan Philharmonic, at Carnegie Hall and with Minnesota’s Austin Symphony. The 150 voices of the Lakeville North and Lakeville South High School Choirs sing Rutter’s 20th Century classic, Gloria, together with the Dakota Valley Symphony Chorus, filling the Ames Center with the power, majesty and tenderness of the work. Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $5 student, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Todd Thompson Band • 4pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldLocal acoustic music. Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFW

Theater: [title of show] • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Theater: Yo, Vikings! • 2pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page. CRWP’s Second Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival • 2pm

Weitz Cinema, Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton, NorthfieldDoors open at 1:30pm. The festival builds a network of grassroots organizations con-nected by a common goal of using film to inspire activism by going “on tour” across the country. Featured at the tour event in Red Wing (Feb. 5) and Northfield, this selection of films from the original festival

is a natural extension of Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. Tickets: $15, $10 students, seniors and CRWP members, free for Carleton students, faculty and staff. This event is co-sponsored by Take Back the Tap, a student organization at Carleton College, and is the culminating event of Climate Action Weeks, so priority is given to the Carleton community. A limited number of tickets will be made available online at crwp.net or at CRWP’s Northfield office. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door. Jazz Ensemble Concert • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldDirected by Laura Caviani.

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Dinner Theater: The Sunshine BoysFebruary 12, 13, 19, 20, 6pm • February 14 & 21, 12:30pmCannon Community Theater presents Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys on

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Mark Kreitzer • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldThis multi-instrumen-talist, award-winning songwriter and Minne-sota Rock & Country Hall of Famer presents an array of original and cover tunes. Kreitzer has toured extensively around the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals and concerts and on tele-vision and radio, including A Prairie Home Companion. He brings his bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocals and expert picking. DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Exhibit Opening Reception: Arlene Rolf and S.C. Rolf, Michael Wetteland, Alexandra VanDyke • 5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee exhibits page. Movie Night 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and popcorn. Joel Kachel • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsOriginal singer/song-writer. 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.Laudie D. Porter Concert: Nirmala Rajasekar and Friends • 7pmGreat Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldAn evening of South Indian music. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTheater: Harvey • 7:30pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

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Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.


Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veter-ans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWBite of Burnsville • 6-9pmAmes Center, Burnsville

The Burnsville Chamber presents an evening of sampling fantastic appetizers, entrees, desserts and unique culinary mas-terpieces from Burns-

ville-area restaurants. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: $50, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.Theater: Harvey • 7:30pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

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Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWRiver Bend Boogie • 6-9pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultDance under the stars and enjoy DJ music, food and a bonfire. Take a snowshoe hike with a River Bend naturalist or ski the candlelit trails. Bring your own skis and snowshoes or rent River Bend’s. Cost: $6/person, $20/family.Mark Allen • 4:30-7pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Local favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of coun-try, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmonica. His passionate perfor-mances feature your favorite covers as well

as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Trivia Night • 7-9pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPints & Vines: Fourth Wall of Wine & Beer and Tasting Event • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThe only event in town where you could potentially win a Wall of Wine and a Wall of Beer in the same night and sample a variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews. Limited tickets are available so get them early. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/North of Nowhere & Shine Jar 7-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldNorth of Nowhere, out of Prior Lake, is a rock/alt-country band with influences including Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Band, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Drive by Truckers, Neil Young, Byrds, Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Shine Jar, steeped in roots and a little 160-proof shine, brings you uncomplicated, relevant, in-your-face blues-rock sprinkled with the right amount of outlaw. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWLonesome Dan Kase • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldFor the last 15 years Lonesome Dan Kase has been playing his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S. His live perfor-mances showcase his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues. More at lonesomedan.com.DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTim Sigler • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleA great country act who is playing with various national acts.


37th Annual Carriage & Cutter Day 10am startKenyonAn annual day of fun for the whole family – petting zoo, pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides (10am-1:30pm), clowns, booths and food vendors, VFW lunch (10:30am-3pm), silent auction (10am-3pm), live music by the Local Hooligans (9pm-1am), all-horse parade (1:30pm), hay rides, bonfire and more. Look for the ad on page 19 for details.

treVeld • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA Twin Cities-based acoustic music trio that delivers a wonderful blend of instrumental song and sound – play-ful, deep and joyous,

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Carleton Choir: Beethoven’s Mass in C-major • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldDirected by Lawrence Burnett. Mary Cutrufello • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldCutrufello is hailed as a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots-rocker and a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, she’s made records showcasing all facets of her identity as her musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota. Just Rite Country • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, LakevilleClassic country at its best.

Carey Langer • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldCarey, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Mat-thews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals.

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Locklin Road • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Americana music. The group is known for its three-part harmonies and guitar/mandolin accompaniment.

Blimp: A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaBlimp includes Collective Unconscious members and collaborators. They represent Zeppelin in all of its facets – the band that invented stadium rock, yet cre-ated some of the most beautiful acoustic music ever recorded. Tickets: $22 members, $25 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. 411 Concert Series: Communist Daughter • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild Theater

Indie rock out of the Twin Cities. A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up with his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town. Supposedly that was that. Even though Solomon

left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come out to that small town and begin again. Along with his wife and bandmate Molly, Solomon and the band create an enthralling soundscape of vocal and instrumental harmony that is not to be missed in the intimacy of the Arts Guild Theater. Northfield’s own singer/songwriter Chad Johnson will open. Johnson is fresh off the recording of his fifth album, which was recorded in Nashville for Magenta Records. Tickets: $25, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877. Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar & Grill, FaribaultWarm up the winter with hot licks, stellar vocals and great tunes of the classic swing era. Bring your dancing shoes. No cover.

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Theater: [title of show] • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Chinese Music Ensemble • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldThe Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble performs on traditional bowed strings, plucked strings, winds and percussion instruments. Their repertoire includes Chinese classical, folk, percussion, minor-ity and contemporary music. This concert will also feature the Carleton World Music Chamber Ensemble performing Jewish Klezmer and Eastern European Romani (Gypsy) music. The Chi-nese Ensemble Combos will also perform. Directed by Gao Hong. Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.

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Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFW

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

SundayJazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org.Coffee Concert Series: Zeitgeist • 2pmLakeville Area Arts CenterMinnesota’s premiere new music ensemble presents a panorama of today’s finest music. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and up, $6 ages 12 and under, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

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on June 17, 1893, at the Northfield City Park, conducted by Adolph Larson of the graduating class. Among the pieces played were Down on the Farm and The Old Church Organ, plus a grand medley of Civil War songs (which featured a drummer’s call, various bugle calls and the instructions “commence firing” in the score). The program concluded with Southwell’s march, Westwood. The Northfield News of June 24 wrote, “As this was the first annual concert which the band has given, it was looked forward to with a great deal of expectancy by both the students and citizens. The evening was clear and beautiful and a large audience was scattered about the park at an early hour” with “a number of vehicles” stretched along in the streets. The program was “rendered in a manner which conferred great credit on the leader, Mr. A. Larson.” In 1894, the band started a tradition by climbing to the tower of Old Main to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitu-tion Day, on May 17. The Manitou Messenger reported that the band flooded the city with “sweet music, which brought the people to their feet earlier than usual.” (Yes, indeed. The band played between four and six a.m.) The next month, the paper noted that the band “now owns a complete set of band instru-ments,” a slide trombone, piccolo, six cornets, various horns and a snare and bass drum. (The story also mentioned the college’s “highly creditable” orchestra, which included two fe-male violinists. It was not until 1921 that the St. Olaf Band had female members: Klara Overby and Clara Duea. Duea, Class

The Early Years of the St. Olaf Band The year 2016 marks the 125th anniversary of St. Olaf College’s first music organization, a group once led by F. Melius Chris-tiansen. No, it is not the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir. It is the St. Olaf Band. The band, led by conductor Timothy Mahr, will be capping its national winter tour with a concert at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6, followed by a home concert Feb. 13. There will be an alumni band gathering and concert June 4 during reunion weekend. (See interview with Mahr in the sidebar.)St. Olaf’s School, founded in 1874 in Northfield by Norwegian immigrants as a coeducational liberal arts school, offered instruction in piano, organ and voice from its inception. Early catalogs show instruction in both vocal and instrumental music. Student Engebret Lee obtained some discarded instru-ments in town in 1890 and, in October of 1891, the Manitou Messenger school newspaper wrote: “The students here have organized a brass band, styled the St. Olaf College Cornet Band. The band has 14 members, who practice four times a week. This band should have been started long ago; and now that it is started, all should give it their hearty support.” A teacher, John Dahle, led the all-male band which accompanied hymns for commencement exercises that spring. A succession of student directors followed.A commencement concert was shared with the community

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The St. Olaf College Band, shown here in 1895, was founded by students in the fall of 1891. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

Recollections of the War (published in Boston in 1883) was played by the St. Olaf Band at the first annual concert of June 17, 1893, at Northfield City Park.


of 1923, became a professor of piano and organ at Concordia College in Moorhead, establishing that college’s music club and Christmas Festival tradition. Northfield’s other college, Carleton, added a female cellist and harpist to its concert band under its well-respected conductor Jimmy Gillette in 1929.)The St. Olaf Band was embraced by Northfield and took part in historic events. The Northfield News of March 27, 1897, reported: “Last Monday evening the new telephone company gave its patrons quite a musical treat by telephone. St. Olaf col-lege band was stationed in the central office and the switch was thrown open so that the 40 ‘phones now in operation could be

used to carry the sweet notes to all parts of the city. Several selections were played by the band and the music could be very distinctly heard through any of the ‘phones.” The news-paper exulted, “The new telephone system works to perfection and we wish the company success.” “Music must be had,” said the Northfield News, recounting how citizens rushed to search for the St. Olaf Band when 30 men, in-cluding students from St. Olaf and Carleton, were about to depart by train for Faribault on Sunday, April 24, 1898, to enlist with the Na-tional Guard for the Spanish-American War. Seventeen band members, resplendent in new uniforms, played at the station and escorted the recruits to Faribault. Later that week the band played at an Odd Fellows banquet and at Mayor Skinner’s house at receptions for the recruits. On April 29, a special train bear-ing recruits from Fairmont, Spring Valley,

Austin and Faribault arrived at Northfield’s Milwaukee depot as a crowd of around 2,000 gathered to support their enlistees. The band, which had led a St. Olaf contingent from campus, “played their loudest” as the train pulled out at 8:37 a.m. amid cheers and flag-waving.A measure of the local affection for the “Boys in White” (so-named for their distinctive white, military-style uniforms) is found in the Northfield News of Feb. 25, 1899, after a concert at the Congregational church. The story said the 24-piece band showed its “highest degree of perfection since organization” and concluded, “It is not only with the excellent music that the citizens of Northfield are so partial, but the manliness, the uprightness and the good manners of the entire personnel of the organization commends the boys to favor. Northfield has many things to be proud of and foremost among these is the St. Olaf college band.”Andrew Onstad had conducted the band as a senior during the 1898-99 school year and was engaged as the first paid direc-tor of the band in December of 1899. A fine clarinet player, Onstad added woodwind instruments to make it a concert band. Georgina Dieson Hegland, in her book As it Was in the Beginning (1950), described him as “a person of natural musi-cal ability, quick, and fiery!”St. Olaf College Associate Archivist Jeff Sauve related to me an anecdote about the 1902 band: “A Northfield seamstress, Mrs. Dora Kump, accidentally pricked a finger on a rusty pin while mending one of the well-worn original white uniforms of the St. Olaf Band. Kump, a mother of eight, suffered ‘blood poisoning’ that necessitated amputation of her right hand. The Band students, distraught over her situation, offered a benefit concert in town. The event raised nearly $75 for her family -- a considerable sum that was equal to two months of steady work at that time. The Northfield News noted, ‘The band boys have again shown the kind of metal they are made of and as usual did the right thing at the right time.’ She died soon afterwards

The St. Olaf Band (center, in white uniforms) played on April 29, 1898, as Northfield sent off recruits at the depot for the Spanish-American War. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society

For years the St. Olaf Band was known as the “Boys in White” because of the distinctive white uniforms. The band is shown here on the steps of Ytterboe Hall in 1901, with the first paid conductor, Andrew Onstad, in suit and hat. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives


from blood poisoning.”After John Nathan Kildahl became President of St. Olaf Col-lege in 1899, he urged the United Norwegian Lutheran Church which supported the college to establish a music department and was successful in his third try in 1903. Paul G. Schmidt, an 1891 St. Olaf academy graduate who had been hired as a mathematics professor at St. Olaf in 1902, suggested that F. Melius Christiansen be hired as the first director of the new music department. Schmidt, who had sung in the Kjerulf Male Chorus in Minneapolis which Christiansen directed, wrote in My Years at St. Olaf, that Christiansen’s “passionate striving for perfection in his interpretations and presentations gave me a new insight into the power of song.” Christiansen was hired to head the department, conduct the band and chorus and teach violin and music theory for $600 a year.Christiansen dedicated himself first to improving the band. Schmidt recalled that Christiansen “demanded and enforced strict discipline and attention. He was not at all impressed by the fact the band could play some marches from beginning to end without any noticeable mishap, but made every effort to improve tone quality and balance in the different sections, spent a great deal of time in repetition of certain musical phrases, and – what really surprised some of them – took time to show them how to handle and finger their instruments most effectively.” Christiansen played violin at the first faculty recital of the new music department on Sept. 23, 1903, a benefit to get a new oboe for the band. On Oct. 11, he led the band as it played music for the dedication of Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa. The Northfield News said, “Mr. Christiansen wields an almost magnetic baton” after a Nov. 18 concert in town. The Manitou Messenger wrote approvingly that month, “He is the man for the place. As a result of the new order of things interest for the art melodious has taken an upward shoot, and our various musical organizations are in a flourishing condition.”To conclude his first year, Christiansen arranged to hold his first Music Festival at Northfield’s Ware Auditorium (now the Grand Event Center). The band had a successful evening concert on May 17, preceded by an afternoon baseball game won by Luther College. On May 18, choirs from Duluth, Eau Claire and Decorah joined St. Olaf’s Choral Union and the Danz Symphony Orchestra of Minneapolis (forerunner of the

Minnesota Orchestra) to present Haydn’s Oratorio The Cre-ation. On May 21, the ecstatic headline of the Northfield News extolled Christiansen’s “Untiring Efforts and Superior Skill as a Leader in Music.”In January of 1905, Christiansen led the band on its first tour of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Schmidt later described the tour as a “financial flop” during which band members had to deal with snow and cold and even chip in to

This is the earliest known photo of F. Melius Christiansen with the St. Olaf Band during his first year as director of the new Music Depart-ment, 1903-04. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society

F. Melius Christiansen led the St. Olaf Band to Norway in 1906. It was the first U.S. college musical organization to tour in Europe. The first concert was in Tivoli Garden in Oslo before a crowd of 6,000. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives

On the 1906 tour, the St. Olaf Band visited Norway’s Prime Min-ister Michelsen at his estate near Bergen. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives


concert at the Ware Auditorium. Schmidt wrote that the sing-ers were treated to a lunch on the lawn of Ytterboe Hall before the concert and, “Two things especially seemed to interest them greatly – the heaping bowls of fresh strawberries and cream and the playing of the band.” Christiansen, a native of Norway, entranced them with his arrangements of Norwegian music. The touring group’s American manager persuaded a Minneapolis businessman, Olaf Searle of the Scandinavian American Steamship Line, to make up any deficit that might occur from a band trip to Norway in 1906.In this way, the St. Olaf Band became the first American col-lege musical organization to conduct a concert tour abroad. Six tour stops were made by the band between Minnesota and New York, including Chicago and Brooklyn, and the steam-ship Oskar II left for Europe on June 20. When they reached Christiania (Oslo) on July 2, the boat was greeted with cannon booms from the Akershus Fortress and The Star Spangled Ban-ner sung by the Student Chorus that had visited St. Olaf the year before. The band responded with the Norwegian anthem, Ya Vi Elsker. The 46-member all-male band introduced the saxophone to Norway – and also the American pastime of baseball. On the 4th of July, a crowd came to see an exhibition by the band boys, who used a fencing mask as a catcher’s mask and a ball and bat which had been souvenirs from the Norwegian singers’ Ameri-can tour. Schmidt said, “Most people in the audience thought the game too dangerous, especially catching high flies.”

buy train tickets from Faribault to the second stop to continue the tour. But Schmidt picked up valuable lessons as faculty representative and drum major on this tour and became the longtime manager of musical organizations. (Schmidt was succeeded by his son, Frederick, who teamed up with F. Melius Christiansen’s son, Olaf, the second director of the St. Olaf Choir.)On May 27, 1905, a touring Student Singing Society from the University of Christiania in Norway came to Northfield for a

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The 1908-09 St. Olaf College Band, with drum major P.G. Schmidt, poses in front of Steensland Library. This band’s tour in the sum-mer of 1909 took them to the west coast where they played for Norway Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Exposition on Aug. 30. Courtesy St. Olaf College Archives.


The band’s repertoire included Christiansen’s own Norwegian Rhapsody, Alexander’s Olym-pia Hippodrome March, Donizetti’s Lucia, Elsa Entering the Cathedral from Wagner’s Lohengrin, Rossini’s William Tell and Tancredi Overtures, Schumann’s Traumerei, Macbeth’s Love in Idleness, Delibes’ Intermezzo, Grieg’s Landsight-ing, Teilman’s Kroningsmarsj, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes and the national anthems of the U.S. and Norway. A soprano soloist sang selections from Gounod, Sullivan, Schumann, Hawley and Martens.The St. Olaf Band played 26 concerts between July 4 and July 27 in Norway, starting with an appearance before 6,000 at Tivoli, an open air amusement park. Police had to try to clear out of the way the crowds that had gathered to watch the band march from their hotel to the sold-out venue. At a concert at Eidsvold, home of Norway’s Independence Hall, Schmidt said that “The sudden, thunder-ous rolling of the drums” at the conclusion of the playing of the Norwegian national anthem so startled an official that he ended up “lying flat on the floor in a quivering faint.” At Trondheim, prior to a concert in the magnificent cathedral, the band paid its respects at the grave of the founder of St. Olaf, Rev. Bernt Julius Muus. Also, the newly crowned King Haakon asked the band to play for the royal family at their residence there. The boat Andenaes took the band to concert dates in coastal

cities for 17 days. Near Bergen, the band played for Prime Minister Christian Michelsen, who had presided over the separation of Norway from Sweden. On July 21, Christiansen returned in triumph to his boyhood home of Larvik for a concert. The newspaper, recalling him as “the little fellow” who marched with the city band, said he had now “brought glory and honor to the land of his birth.” The band left for home on July 29, with the approbation of the entire country. Schmidt estimated the total attendance figure as 61,600, not counting thousands who heard the band in open air short concerts.Another memorable tour started on June 21, 1909, when Christiansen led the band to the west coast. The band played 100 concerts in 69 towns in 105 days, covering 5,083 miles. The

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trip was highlighted on Aug. 30 when the St. Olaf Band led a mile-long parade celebrating Norway Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Ex-position, a world’s fair celebrating the Pacific Northwest.In 1919, Christiansen turned band conduct-ing over to J. Arndt Bergh in order to devote his energies to the St. Olaf Choir, which he founded in 1912. Donald Berglund took over both the band and the orchestra in 1946 and Bruce C. Howden became band director in 1952. The longest-tenured director of the St. Olaf Band was Miles (Mity) Johnson, from 1957 to 1994, who was highly respected as a master conductor and teacher, French horn player and mentor to all who were in the band during his era, including the conductor who succeeded him, Timothy Mahr (Class of 1978). In 1966, Johnson led the St. Olaf Band on a trip to Norway, Denmark and Germany to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1906 St. Olaf Band tour. This tour revived overseas band tours which have continued since then.When the St. Olaf Choir returned from its first east coast tour on May 10, 1920 (which had included a triumphant appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 27), the St. Olaf Band led a parade

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There’s an old joke about the absent-minded mae-stro racing to get to a rehearsal in New York City who is stopped by a stranger who asks him how to get to Carnegie Hall. The maestro answers breath-lessly, “Practice!”Indeed, the St. Olaf College Band’s 95 members have been doing just that in preparation for the band’s debut at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. and for the whole 2016 Winter Tour. The tour started at Owatonna High School on Jan. 23 and will have had stops in Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey prior to Carnegie Hall. Not to worry if you cannot fly out east to catch up with the band. The home con-cert will be at Skoglund Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 3:30pm and St. Olaf Band’s conductor Timothy Mahr assures me the home concert will be the same as the one in NYC, with the addition of Pascuzzi’s Aria and Allegro featuring senior Derek Smith of Thousand Oaks, Ca., on soprano sax. (See sidebar for the Carnegie Hall repertoire.)Mahr (St. Olaf Class of 1978) grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and tagged along with high school classmates on a visit during the college’s centennial celebration in 1974. After hearing a concert of the band, orchestra and choir, Mahr (who intended to major in music) knew St. Olaf was the place for him. After a year playing trombone in the Norse-man Band and having opportunities to conduct it, Mahr got into the St. Olaf Band. Mahr relates memories of a Northern tier tour and a “fantastic” Interim spent with the band in London his junior year. But one of his favorite memories is when the band was playing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture on tour, firing a real cannon. (“We set off fire alarms in Harlan, Iowa,” Mahr recalled.) Stephen Bergen, the percussionist in charge of the cannon, started using more and more gunpowder every night of the tour (going from one-eighth of an ounce to an ounce), culminating in a mighty blast which almost blew them off the stage at the home concert. Mahr told me, “Only Mity Johnson would take a real cannon and shoot it off indoors.”Mahr, who has Master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Iowa, taught instrumental music at Milaca High School for three years and was director of bands at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, for ten years before succeeding Johnson in 1994. Mahr said that the band organization was “a really well-oiled, well-run machine when I took over.” Mahr keeps Johnson’s spirit alive by attention to the “tonal quality of the sound that we’re creating” and by handling himself on the podium as Johnson did. When Mahr observes his own students conducting, he said he can sometimes see “my move that I stole from Mity.” Mahr also

maintains Johnson’s legacy as conductor of the Twin Cities-based Minnesota Symphonic Winds which Johnson formed in 1979. Mahr’s warm, personal relationship with the band members also reflects Johnson’s influence. Mahr told me, “We’d better be having fun or it’s just not worth it. It’s got to be a good time.”Mahr’s musical credits are extensive. He has guest conducted more than 30 intercollegiate and all-state bands and has composed more than 75 works which have been played all over the globe. Mahr received the prestigious American Band Association/Ostwald award in 1991 for his piece, The Soaring Hawk. The prize included an ABA commission to write En-durance, which was premiered by a 125-member interservice military honor band in Washington, D.C. This tone poem, included in the 2016 tour, was inspired by the harrowing or-deal of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition after his ship Endurance became frozen in an ice floe in 1915.

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The St. Olaf College Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr, will play a concert at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6 and a home concert at Skoglund Auditorium at 3:30pm on Feb. 13. Courtesy St. Olaf College

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Steven Bryant’s Ecstatic Fanfare, selections from Jukka Linkola’s Trumpet Con-certo No. 2 with St. Olaf faculty member Martin Hodel, the premiere perfor-mance of David Maslanka’s Angel of Mercy (commissioned with funding from the Miles Johnson Endowment for the 125th anniversary of the Band), Peter Van Zandt Lane’s Hivemind, Bruce Broughton’s A Celebration Overture, con-ductor Timothy Mahr’s Endurance, Claudio Monteverdi’s Adoramus te, Christe and Donald Grantham’s Stomp from his Symphony for Winds and Percussion. Encore: George Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band. And – somewhere – conductor Mahr says you may hear a strain of Um Yah Yah.

In addition to domestic tours (including a stop at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2003), the band under Mahr’s ba-ton has toured Norway twice, the British Isles, Mexico, Japan and “ate their way” from Spain through France to Italy, ex-ploring the history of Mediterranean in 2014. Mahr has been particularly proud of the performances of the St. Olaf Band at national conferences, including the American Bandmasters Association, the Music Educators National Conference and College Band Directors National Association Convention. Now comes the Feb. 6 Carnegie Hall appearance. Mahr said, “This is the premiere destination for any performing ensemble and it seemed appropriate for the St. Olaf Band to culminate their 125th anniversary tour in that place.” David Maslanka, “the major symphonist in the band world,” was commissioned to write a special composition, Angel of Mercy, for the St. Olaf

Band to premiere at Carnegie Hall and will be with the band at Carnegie Hall. Mahr is impressed with the work the band has put in and the amount of alumni and parental support. Mahr’s parents will be there from Wisconsin, as will Myrna Johnson, wife of Mity Johnson. Mahr says he is gratified about having this chance “to have dreams come true.” On May 5, 1891, Tchaikovsky was the conductor of the Open-ing Night of Andrew Carnegie’s new music hall in New York. About five months later, in the fall of 1891, 14 St. Olaf College boys started practicing four times a week as the St. Olaf College Cornet Band. Now, a century and a quarter later, as preparations were being made to take the stage of one of the most prestigious music venues in the world, Mahr told me, “I’m honored to be here. I think having the job conductor of the St. Olaf Band is a great reward; this is a plum, a coveted position.”

The St. Olaf Band Repertoire for Carnegie Hall Feb. 6 and Home Concert Feb. 13

St. Olaf Band conductor Timothy Mahr and Myrna Johnson are shown with the historic drum major’s baton used on the band’s 1906 and 1966 European tours. Courtesy Susan Hvistendahl

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El Tequila 1010 Hwy. 3 S., Northfield • 507/664-9139 – 11am -10pm – Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful mar-garitas and more. Party room available.Froggy Bottoms River Pub/Lily PADio page 9 307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Mon 4-10pm, Tue/Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.The HideAway Coffeehouse & Wine Bar page C 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.J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein page B 503 Division St., Northfield • ruebnstein.com • 507/645-6691 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmo-sphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.Johnny Angels Chicago Eatery page B 37592 Goodhue Ave, Dennison • 507/301-2744 – Mon/Tue Closed, Wed/Thu 4-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Italian style family restaurant offering pizza, pasta, appetizers, sandwiches and kids meals. Daily specials, variety of draft and bottle beers and spirits.L&M Bar & Grill page 35 224 Railway St. N, Dundas • 507/645-8987 – Great burgers, cold beer, pizza, breakfast cooked to order and daily lunch & dinner specials. The friendly place to go in Dundas.The Ole Store Restaurant 1011 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield • olestorerestaurant.com 507/786-9400 – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm) – Contemporary dining with neighbor-hood charm. A full menu including appetizers, rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.

Archer House Bittersweet Cafe 212 Division St, Northfield • 507/645-5661 – Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-5pm. Truestone coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, organic juices, fresh baked goods including their famous popovers and cinnamon sugar popovers, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, soup and desserts. Brick Oven Bakery page 1 158 N. Water St, Northfield • 507-645-9517 • brickovenbakery.com Mon-Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-2pm – Handcrafted breads and pastries with no preservatives, including crusty hearth loaves and sandwich breads. Have coffee or tea from a barista and choose a treat from a wide variety of pastries, including caramel and cinnamon rolls. Café menu includes breakfast options plus sandwiches, soups and salads for lunch. Menu changes frequently and features products from local producers. Café items available for to-stay and to-go orders. Breads and pastries may be ordered for pick-up at a later date.Chapati back cover 214 Division St., Northfield • 507/645-2462 • chapati.us Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.Contented Cow 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.

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