february 2015 entertainment guide

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Sunday, February 15, 12-1pm, First United Church of Christ 300 Union St., Northfield “Sea Change” Gordon Family Sailing Story Presentation Illustrating the effects of climate change on Lake Superior.

Saturday, February 14, 8:30am-12pm, Weitz Center, Carleton College, Room 236 Forecasting Change: Minnesotans Respond to a Changing Climate Leaders from business, faith, agriculture, health, & government share their perspectives on social & economic costs, & how we prepare for the future.

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Happenings��7-19, 22-29

Historic Happenings: Carleton’s Fred B. and Deborah Sayles Hill ��31-36

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On the Cover: Singer/songwriter Joe Carey will be playing at the Tavern Lounge in Northfield Friday, Feb. 13.

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Ames Center12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville • ames-center.com 952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pmBurnsville Visual Arts Society: Art Fete – through Feb. 8Children’s Art Festival – Feb. 26-Apr. 8 (closed Mar. 13-15

and 20-22)

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-4pmPrayer Flag Show – through Feb. 13 – A group show inspired

by the Tibetan tradition of hanging prayer flags to welcome the new year with peace and compassion.

Tom McGregor, Michael Schmidt: Paintings – Feb. 16-Mar. 25 – Opening Reception: Feb. 21, 6-7:15pm.

11th Annual Artists’ Clearing House – Feb. 14-15 – five special guest artists offer their works at a discount, plus store sales.

Eclectic Goat – 413 Division St. S. • 507/645-0301 • M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Th until 7pm, Su Noon-4pm – Hip Handmade Goods!

Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2-5pmFound Space: 5th Year Art Apprentices – through Feb. 20 –

new work by Madeline Berger, Isaac Burton, Juan Yanqui Rivera, Madeleine Senko and Caroline Wood. These five emerging artists are recent graduates of St. Olaf College and have been granted a year of independent studio experience through the art apprenticeship program.

Selma to Montgomery: Marching Along the Voting Rights Trail – Feb. 27-Apr. 12 – The Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965 marked the political and emotional peak of the American civil rights movement. This exhibition documents the quest for equality and social justice through 45 powerful black-and-white and color photographs from the archives of Stephen Somerstein (born 1941, New York City). Depicted are civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King, Sr., James Baldwin, Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte, Clarence Williams, Cleveland Robinson, as well as marchers and onlookers. This exhibition highlights the 50th anniversary of the voting rights marches and is presented in conjunction with other related campus events.

Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Loft920 MN Hwy 19, Red Wing • 651/388-8400 • stoneyend.com M-Sa 10am-5pm. Mark Abrahamson Photography – This is the grand opening exhibit for Hobgoblin’s new art gallery located in the third floor event space. Abrahamson, from the Pacific Northwest, recently moved to Red Wing and established a studio at the Anderson Center. He has more than 60 pieces on display, including works in mixed media collages and aerial landscapes, as well as samples of an ongoing series of photographs called American River Water-sheds.

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Dear Constance, Valentine’s Day approaches, and I’m looking for a proper date via online matchmaking. What do you suggest?

Happy Forced Romance Day! Well, here it is again - you know, that day where you get a box of chocolates, flowers, maybe a Skidmark Card professing profound, undying love... forgive me if I sound a bit cynical, it’s just that I, well, I am. I’ve already told the tale of my best and my worst Valentine’s Day (got married on one, and bailed a boyfriend out of jail on the other). And I’ve thrown in the towel on internet dating. I know a few people that have had luck with it, I don’t doubt that it can work. I simply don’t have the patience to sift through the malarkey to find the needle in the haystack. Nope. Besides, with the tomfoolery I’ve come across, the needle would likely be a heroin syringe. Oh, I date, a lot, and am having an incredible amount of fun doing so these days. I’m just not on a mission to find said needle, and it’s quite liberating... Oh, yeah, Happy Valentine’s Day and all that.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.orgKate Douglas: Painting and Photography – through Feb. 8Mary Ellen Frame: Photographs – Feb. 9-Mar. 15

Owatonna Arts Center435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed MondaysFar Away and Here: Bonnie Broitzman – through Feb. 22 – art

by Bonnie Broitzman of Plein-Air and Spontaneous Water-colors. Gallery Talk and Visit with the Artist: Feb. 22, 2pm.

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. 17. Carlander Family Gallery: Jessica PrillLois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Joel Timm – Timm uses bold

colors and striking contrast to grab your attention. Splashes of color so intense that you really don’t have a choice but to stop and look at what he has presented to you. People often wonder whether his works are paintings or photographs; he can assure you, they are 100 percent photo.

Exhibit dates: Feb. 17-Apr. 7Gallery Opening and Artist Reception: Feb. 20, 5-7pmCarlander Family Gallery: Dave AngellLois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: SAFE Sanctuary Portraits:

Julie M. FaklerParadise Center Healing Arts Gallery

at District One Hospital200 State Ave., Faribault Featured artists: Michael Borg, Julie Bronson, Dan Ellefson, Epic Arts Learners, Kristin Peterson.

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

Lakeville Area Arts Center20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville • 952/985-4400 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com – M-F 8am-4:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, visit website for weekend hours. The Archer House Gallery is open all day, year round.Main Gallery: Botanical Transience: An Installation of

Ceramic Art Inspired by the Organic World – through Feb. 21 – the work of Juliane Shibata, an award-winning ceramic artist. Fruits, plants and vegetables have long had profound symbolic meanings in art, literature and mythology. Shibata’s art reflects on humans’ relationships with the natural world. The botanically inspired works are formal explorations that touch on ideas of growth, abundance and ephemerality.

All School Show – Feb. 25-Mar. 19 – Northfield youth grades K-12. Imagination Celebration: Mar. 7, 10am-3pm.

Member Gallery: Dan Petrov: Witness of Light – oil painting – through Feb. 21

The Up Gallery: Allan Mathison – through Feb. 21The Archer House Gallery: Anthony Huber: Night – mixed

media paintings – through Feb. 10.Archer House, Allina and Up galleries: Northfield Latino

Students: Photography – Feb. 27-Mar. 27.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm

Northfield Historical Society408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.orgM-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pmIn Their Own Words: Diaries from the Collections – Explore

Northfield’s past through first-person accounts. The exhibit includes diaries of nine Northfielders, written between 1865 and 1990.


Love, Loss & What I WoreFeb. 13, 2 and 7:30pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleA play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. It is organized as a series of monologues and uses a rotating cast of five principal women. The subject matter of the monologues includes women’s relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman’s life. Tickets: $30, available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

The Odd CoupleFeb. 13-15, 20-22; F/Sa dinner 6:30pm/show 7:30pm, Su lunch 12pm/show 1pm Cannon River Winery Event Center, Cannon FallsPresented by Cannon Community Theater, this classic comedy opens as a group of guys are assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilari-ous results. Before the show, enjoy a meal served by Cannon River Catering Company. Tickets: $39 for F/Sa performances, $32 for Su performances, available at eventbrite.com.

TheaterArtJan. 30 and 31, 7:30pm; Feb. 1, 2pmFlaten Art Barn, St. Olaf, NorthfieldYasima Reza’s Art asks “What is art?” Serge buys a white four-by-three-foot canvas and claims it is art. His friend Marc disagrees and a third friend, Yvan, is pulled into the morass. Friendships are on the line. Presented by Down the Rabbit Hole Productions. $5 sug-gested donation at the door. Limited seating, reservations suggested – 507/786-2622 or [email protected].

Ole and Lena at the State FairFeb. 6-8; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Lakeville Area Arts CenterFor years Lena has been in competi-tion at the State Fair with her arch rival Aleen Danielson, always trying for the ribbons. This year she has a new trick up her sleeve. Ole, on the other hand, has been enjoying the fair with his best friend Sven: the food, Machinery Hill, the livestock judging and the farm. But when it comes time for the judging, Lena seems nowhere to be found. Tickets: $18 and avail-able at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or 952/985-4640.

CymbelineFeb. 12-14, 7:30pm; Feb. 14-15, 2pm Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldA Shakespeare romance set in ancient Britain. King Cymbeline has a daughter, Imogen, who marries her heart’s desire, but without approval by her father or stepmother. Imogen is imprisoned, her husband is banished and things get fairy-tale worse from that point on. Imogen’s honor is stained; she dons male disguise; she meets two brothers she did not know she had; she goes into a death-like sleep. Meanwhile, the queen’s stupid son (who has a lustful crush on Imo-gen) is beheaded. Much is then set right by Jupiter and it ends as a wonderful tale of redemption. Tickets: $8, available at 507/786-8987.

Honk!Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21, 7pm; Feb. 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2pm Lakeville Area Arts CenterHans Christian Anderson’s adapta-tion of The Ugly Duckling, Honk! is the story of a young duck who never seemed to fit with the rest of his siblings. Tickets: $13 adult, $10 senior/child under age 10 and available at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or 952/985-4640.

Call for Sidewalk PoetryKick-off Sidewalk Poetry Event • Jan. 31, 10am

Northfield Library Meeting RoomUp to ten poems will be stamped into Northfield side-walk pavements in 2015. Get all the details and celebrate poetry at this event or see the Sidewalk Poetry page on the Arts and Culture Commission page on the city’s website, ci.northfield.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=630. The competition is open through Feb. 28. Winners will be announced in March.

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Ordinary DaysFeb. 20-22, Feb. 27-Mar. 1; F/Sa dinner 6pm/show 7:30pm Su lunch 12:15pm/show 1:30pm Next Chapter Winery, New PragueCurtain Call Theatre presents this contemporary musical – a refreshingly honest and funny show about making real connections in the city that never sleeps. It tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. This original musical is for anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home. Tickets: $10 show only, $20 dinner/show, $25 dinner/show and glass of wine until Feb. 13, $30 thereafter. Available at showtix4u.com.

August: Osage CountyFeb. 20-22, Feb. 27-Mar. 1; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterThis drama tells the story of the tumultuous Weston family as they near the most epic of family meltdowns. Described by the New York Times as “fiercely funny and bitingly sad,” this play truly runs the gamut of emotions. Both funny and, at times, uncomfortably in your face, the audience won’t be able to help getting caught up in this family’s drama. This show is intended for adult audiences. Tickets: $17 adults, $12 seniors, available at northfieldartsguild.org or at the box office one hour prior to curtain.

Veronica’s RoomFeb. 20-23, Feb. 26-Mar. 1, Mar. 5-8 F/Sa/M/Th 7:30pm, Su 2pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleDo you control your fate? Your mind? Your identity? In this psycho-logical thriller by Ira Levin, the author of Rosemary’s Baby, Susan takes on a dead woman’s identity, convinced she’s performing an act of mercy. But she soon discovers that reality is unreliable and that secrets, madness and terror lie underneath the surface comforts of Veronica’s Room. Tickets: $22 adults, $19 students/seniors/Fringe button holders, group discounts available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

A Night of One-ActsFeb. 27-Mar. 1, Mar. 5-7; Th/F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultIt’s Not You, It’s Me: by Don Zolidis, directed by Kelly Huff. Whether your boyfriend is a Canadian secret agent or monk in training, or your girlfriend a psychic or pathological liar, one thing is for sure: they are about to dump you. Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes are sure to make you feel relieved not to be the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words. This Is a Play: by Daniel MacIvor, directed by Brock Lammers. A smart, funny play about a play – the creative process counterbalancing the sheer sweat, bad wigs and tricks of performance. MacIvor’s spoof sets up (and knocks down) what actors might be thinking about while performing. Man and God, Having a Few Beers and Talking Things Over: by Jeffery Scott. What happens when God shows up in a bar and shares a beer with an ordinary man. Tickets: $14 members, $15 nonmembers, $10 students, available at the box office or 507/332-7372, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.

Church Basement Ladies: The Last (Potluck) SupperFeb. 19, 2 and 7pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleThe year is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration. Past parishioners have gathered to share hotdish, bars and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks. Travel back to 1897 and meet Vivian’s grandmother, one of the founding mem-bers of the church; see Karin as a newlywed, cautiously navigating her way through the politics of the kitchen; and be there in 1944 when Mavis first barreled her way through the swinging door. Meanwhile, the Centennial Celebration continues on the lawn in bittersweet fashion. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will have to be made. Once again, the ladies handle it all with grace, hilarity and more crazy antics. Tickets: $30-$40. Available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

The 39 StepsFeb. 20-22, 26-28; Th/F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Little Theatre of OwatonnaA mystery/comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. Also known from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. Directed by Linda Karnauskas. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. This fast-paced whodunit is packed with a plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, nonstop laughs and some good old-fashioned romance. Tickets: $10 adults, $10 students, available at 507/451-0764, ticket-e-split.com or at the box office beginning the Monday before the show opens.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmCorner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Meet & Greet Open House • 5-7pmNorthfield Arts GuildMeet the Arts Guild’s new executive director, Alyssa Herzog Melby, in the Guild’s main gallery. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.

Mark Mraz • 8pmThe Tavern Lounge, NorthfieldEverybody’s favorite piano man tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives. More at mrazbrothers.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Winter Dance Party #5 • 7-11pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldThe first of a two-night 5th annual Winter Dance Party. Turning the clock back to the winter of 1959 and the height of that new music called rock and roll, local musicians will give their unique interpreta-tions of the great sounds of such legends as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Dion and the Belmonts, Elvis, Little Richard and the Everly Brothers. This event celebrates the original Winter Dance Party of 1959 which toured the upper Midwest and featured Holly, Valens and the Bopper. All three famously died in a plane crash in the early morning hours of Feb. 3 after giving their last con-cert at the Surf Ballroom just 100 miles south of Northfield in Clear Lake, Iowa. Expect some great moments and some great dance songs from some of the best musicians around, and party like it’s 1959.The Frye – 7pm • Beverly Brothers (Terry & Matt) – 8pm Mark Allen & the Key West Rejects – 9pm • Carey Langer – 10pm

Theater: Art • 7:30pmFlaten Art Barn, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Americana Concert: Brandon Sampson, Ben Kyle and Bethany Larson • 7:30pm, doors at 6:30pmOwatonna Arts CenterSampson is the front man for Six Mile Grove and hosts this show. Kyle is the front man for Romantica and grew up in Belfast, North-ern Ireland. He is one of the most heartfelt and passionate singers around. Larson, leader of the Bee’s Knees, is a local girl from Aus-tin, MN. She has a wavering voice, kind of reminiscent of a soulful Ella Fitzgerald mixed with Lucinda Williams’ rootsy sound. Tickets: $20 members, $25 nonmembers.

Billy Johnson • 8pmThe Tavern 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 confirms 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 his first solo album, tellingly titled It’s a Good Life.” – Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune. Billy has opened for the BoDeans, Five For Fighting, Train, Poco, Paul Thorn, Van Hunt, Lowen and Navarro, Old 97s and many, many more. More at billyjohnsonmusic.com.

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

WEDNESDAYS: DJTV • 10pmContented Cow, NorthfieldDJ Terry VanDeWalker.THURSDAYS: Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome.

Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFW

DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.

FRIDAYS: Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTexas Holdem Tourney 8pmNorthfield VFW

DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldSATURDAYS: Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFW

CowMingle • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldDJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldFree Jukebox Sat Night Froggy Bottoms, NorthfieldSUNDAYS: Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team. $1 off drinks.

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Costume Contest • Traditional Masopust SkitCzech Food available all day including Pork & Dumplings

Music by: The Country GentlemenCostume Ball: costumes

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January Thaw: The Fabulous Lovehandles • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultDance off the winter blues with an evening filled with unbelievable live music from one of Southern Minnesota’s most popular bands, playing music spanning the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and today. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers. Call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.

All JAMPT Up • 7-10pmPrairie Pond Vineyard & Winery, New PragueAcoustic rock, pop, blues and alternative. They play covers and originals that make ya wanna get JAMPT!

Winter Dance Party #5 • 7:30-11pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldThe second of a two-night event. See Jan. 30 for more.Brad and Susan Acoustic – 7:30pm Mark Allen and the Key West Rejects – 8pmMarty Anderson – 9pm Shoot Lucy featuring Jen Urbach – 10pm

Theater: Art • 7:30pmFlaten Art Barn, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Peter Ostroushko with Dean Magraw • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaOstroushko, one of the finest mandolin and fiddle players in acoustic music, and guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Dean Magraw bring together many musical styles. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at door. Reservations at 507/732-7616.

Caribbean Soiree with Socaholix • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterLead singer Prince Jabba has a dynamic performance style that guarantees to have audience members dancing in their seats. With band members from the Caribbean, Africa and the U.S., the Socaholix play high energy soca, calypso and reg-gae music for an instant Caribbean party. Tickets: $20 advance, $23 at the door, available at 952/985-4640 or online through lakevilleareaartscenter.com.

Faculty Recital: Gao Hong, Chinese Pipa • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

Davina and the Vagabonds • 8pmThe Grand Event Center, NorthfieldNorthfield Olive Oils & Vinegars is celebrating their second year in Northfield (they’ve since also opened stores in Red Wing and Pass Christian, Mississippi) by bringing Davina and the Vagabonds to the Grand. It’s a trick sometimes to balance sincerity with schtick. Davina and the ’Bonds do it just right, blending old-timey jazz, bluesy torch balladry, and sweet, soulful pop, summing up the best of 20th century American music through, oh, 1962. They’re always winking, never faking. Sorry to say the $12.50 tickets sold out right away – but there may be limited tickets available at the door, which opens at 7:30. And Congrats, Joe and Sherry!

The Leer Brothers • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultThe Leer Brothers (Dan and Joel) play a mix of folk & alt-country favorites by The Jayhawks, Chatham County Line, Storyhill, Guster, Bodeans and more.

Lone Rock • 9pm-midnightFroggy Bottoms River Pub, Northfield

Tim Sigler • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleA great country act who is playing with various national acts.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

Kick-off Sidewalk Poetry Event • 10amNorthfield Library Meeting RoomUp to ten poems will be stamped into Northfield sidewalk pave-ments in 2015. Get all the details and celebrate poetry at this event or see the Sidewalk Poetry page on the Arts and Culture Commis-sion page on the city’s website. The competition is open through Feb. 28. Winners will be announced in March.

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treVeld • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA group of string musicians producing a rare quality of acoustic music that blends gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots and appeals to all ages.

Theater: Art • 2pmFlaten Art Barn, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Multe • 3:30-5:30pmThe Contented CowGreat traditional Nordic music.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmCorner Room, Rueb ‘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.

Alison Rae • 8pmThe Tavern Lounge, NorthfieldNorthfield’s own Alison Rae is known for her mesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics. This talented and critically acclaimed artist delivers songs that touch on the simple beauty of the world around us. Samples of her original music can be found at alisonrae.bandcamp.com/album/birds.

Art Vandalay • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultRenowned “kick-ass Americana band” (Hind-sight Harmonies), this Twin Cities ensemble makes its way back to Northfield in support of its latest release, “Heaven’s Operahouse.” The group’s popular laid-back roots rock draws on influences ranging from Neil Young, Gram Parsons and John Prine to The Eels and Tom Petty – lending its own unique brand of roots music that melds smart lyri-cism with pop-infused melodies. More at artvandalaytunes.wordpress.com.

Loose Cannon • 9pm-closeReggie’s Brewhouse, OwatonnaSongs from the ’80s, ’90s and today from bands including Guns N’ Roses, Prince, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Journey, Green Day, Neon Trees, Pink and Poison.

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Van Stee • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldAn acclaimed Twin Cities indie-rock quintet. Led by singer Charlie Van Stee, the band weaves traces of pop and shoegaze rock into their lush aesthetic. Van Stee’s intimate live shows have generated lots of buzz, and their debut album, We Are, has seen heavy radio play on 89.3 The Current and Seattle’s KEXP radio.

A Night of the Beatles with Bill McGrath • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Mark Grim • 6-7:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield“Some songs old, some songs new, some songs country, some songs blue” is how singer/guitarist Mark Grim describes what he sings. With a voice that brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot, he artfully picks and strums through songs ranging from The Beatles to Warren Zevon. His own songs will give you cause to reflect, as well as laugh, at the real life characters that are portrayed. More at markgrimmusic.com.

Danzig the Hypnotist • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaMaster hypnotist David Danzig electrifies the audience with his hilarious Comedy Hypno-sis Show. During the show, volunteers will undergo a complete transformation. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14 at door (18 and under $8 and $10). Reservations at 507/732-7616.

Theater: Ole and Lena at the State Fair • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

The New Standards • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultRegulars at the Dakota Jazz Club, The New Standards are a rock and jazz trio known for their per-sonality-laden brand of engaging performance and extraordinary musicality. Each member, com-

ing from distinguished backgrounds in pop, rock and jazz, brings something unique to the project. John Munson on string bass and vocals, a founding member of legendary and chart-topping bands Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic, brings melodious rock-steady chops plus distinctive slacks; Chan Poling, the leader of the seminal Twin Cities ‘80s (and resurgent) haute punk band The Suburbs is the crooner and rock-shouter, but surprises with his pianistic fire-power; bespectacled Steve Roehm, the band’s secret geek weapon, climbs breathtaking jazzy heights on his vibraphone, which is like a xylophone, except way harder to play – Just ask Steve. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, $20 students. Call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.

Ben Aaron • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldAaron returns to Northfield with his original folk, blues and Amer-icana songs from the past and present along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter. More at benaaronmusic.com.


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Mark Stone & The Dirty Country Band • 9pm-closeReggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna

Rock Godz • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleAudiences are taken on an over-the-top, wildly fun trip through the best eras of rock and pop music.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Bagels & Birds • 9:30-10:30amRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist in the comfort of the building to observe the birds and other visitors to the nature center’s backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife at this free program.

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 percus-sion 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.

Guest Violin Recital: Rolf Haas • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

Union Shakedown • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldSt. Paul-based five-piece band Union Shakedown is bringing the funk and blues to the 55057. This energetic evening of music show-cases lead singer Mark Lloyd’s sig-nature vocals, reminiscent of the best of Joe Cocker, Dr. John and Tom Waits – along with a tasty blend of keyboards, bass and sax.

Chad Johnson • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultRice county country rocker and acoustic alternative. His influences range from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger to Johnny Reznik and Travis Trill. Covers and originals.

Jason Paulson • 9pm-midnightFroggy Bottoms River Pub, NorthfieldJason Paulson is not your average country artist. He trades the glitz and gloss of contem-porary country radio for an honest storytell-ing. You may know him from his regionally popular band Grayson.

Honk! by Children’s Castle TheaterFebruary 13-14 & 20-21 – 7:00pmFebruary 14-15 & 21-22 – 2:00pmHans Christian Anderson’s adaptation of The Ugly Duckling, “Honk!” is the story of a young

duck who never seemed to fit with the rest of his siblings. Tickets: $13 adult, $10 senior/child under age 10

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Comedy Night Saturday, February 28

7:30 pmA hilarious comedy variety show featuring a line up of

three Twin Cities comedy acts. Tickets: $15

Ole & Lena at the State FairFriday & Saturday, February 6-7 – 7:30pmSunday, February 8 – 2:00pmJoin the fun as Ole and Lena turn the Great Minnesota Get-together upside down!Tickets: $18

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Ashes for April • 5-8pmCannon 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).

Jon Manners • 6-8pmThe 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.

Minnesota in the 1920s: Flappers, Miners & Moonshiners • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaJoin Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard on a journey back to Minnesota in the Jazz Age, featur-ing songs, vintage photographs and stories. Sing along to My Blue Heaven, Ain’t We Got Fun, Side by Side, Stardust and more. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at door. Reservations at 507/732-7616.

Theater: Ole and Lena at the State Fair 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

Sasha Mercedes • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA feisty folk-rocker that draws you in with her compelling and powerful vocal stylings. Lyrical, genre-bending, thought-provoking, inspiring, catchy, easy to relate to and easy to listen to. Her new album, Lucky, is wowing audiences. More at sashamercedes.com.

Twilight Karaoke • 8:30pm-12:30amNorthfield VFW

Rock People • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, Lakeville

Turpentine Wine • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultLisa Rowland, Tim “Buck” Paulson and Bronson Bergeson.

Rat Pit • 9-11pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldSt. Paul-based rock ‘n’ roll band Rat Pit bring the 1960s to life with a blend of alternative and psychedelic rock influences by the cross-roads of ’60s rock and late ’60s funk. The band comes to Northfield to celebrate its debut full-length album, Birthday Season. Rat Pit has graced stages at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry, the Turf Club and the Fine Line. The group features three vocalists and empha-sizes vocal harmonies, catchy melodies and danceable grooves.

Beer Jesus and Sonic Hangover • 9pm-midnightThe Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield“Grungedelic” trio Beer Jesus with local band Sonic Hangover. No cover.

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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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Northfield Garden Club • 12pmKing’s Room, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, NorthfieldFeaturing speaker Anna Risan on “fairy gardens.” Non-refundable reservation of $15 due Feb. 2 to club treasurer Elizabeth Olson, 507/301-3396.



Guest Recital: Bergen Woodwind Quintet • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThe Bergen Woodwind Quintet has for years been a leading Scandinavian chamber music group, performing to great acclaim the world over. Gro Sandvik (flute), Steinar Hannevold (oboe), Fredrick Fors (clarinet), Per Hannefold (bassoon) and Ilene Chanon (horn).

Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pmCorner Room, Rueb ‘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.


CowTalk: Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Inquiry • 7:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDiscussion and civil debate. The event will be taped and broadcast on Northfield TV.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Annual Pancake Breakfast 8:30am-noonNorthfield Eagles ClubAll proceeds benefit the animals at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society. Tickets: $6 adult, $4 children under 8 and available at the Humane Society and at the door.

Jagged Ease • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsRegulars on the south-ern Minnesota music scene, Jagged Ease is an acoustic duo playing originals and cover-ing many genres from easy-going lounge to blues-driven ballads. More at jaggedease.com.

Pianist Sandra Joy Friesen • 2pmOwatonna Arts CenterPerforming Claude Debussy’s Book I and Book II Douze Etudes. Friesen stated “for a long time now I have been fascinated with

Debussy’s extraordinary ability to express the visual, poetic and sensual through the piano...Debussy composed the Etudes dur-ing the final remission of his cancer while feeling his greatest musical rejuvenation...Debussy paid no heed to the institutional rules of composition but followed his instinct and sensitivities in a collection of remarkable diversity.” This is a free perfor-mance.

Theater: Ole and Lena at the State Fair 2pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 • 3pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleTickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students. Available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

Concert: Gwen Anderson, Connie Martin, Dave Hagedorn • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield


Theater: Cymbeline • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Mark Mraz • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldEverybody’s favorite piano man tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives. More at mrazbrothers.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Theater: Love, Loss & What I Wore • 2pm and 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

Gary Rue • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA Gary Rue performance is an ad lib, rapid-fire affair, riddled with a melodic cascade of personal favorites from his theatrical scores and pop triumphs, peppered with musical ideas, monologues on inspiration, oblique social commentary and comic highs and lows, all thoroughly plumbed from

the musical depths of piano, guitar and a voice that soars, growls and bubbles with a sardonic Robin Williams/Noel Coward sense of humor. Influenced by nearly everything and anything musical, but most often by Frederic Chopin, Kurt Weill, The Beatles, Motown and the poets of Tin Pan Alley and their Brill Building offspring. Rue is a 2010 Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee.

Love Your Planet Weekend: Community Solar Booms in Minnesota • 5-7pmWeitz Center for Creativity, Room 236, Carleton, NorthfieldA taco bar and presentation on the Northfield Area Com-munity Solar Garden, followed by a Q&A. Free. Pre-regis-tration encouraged at [email protected]. More at mncommunitysolar.com/northfield. This is part of a Greater Northfield Sustainability Collaborative weekend of events. See Feb. 14 and 15.

Carey Langer • 7-10pmPrairie Pond Winery, New PragueA solo artist 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 original music.

Theater: Honk! • 7pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

Dinner Theater: The Odd Couple • 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page.

Theater: Cymbeline • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

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Lady Luck • 9pm-closeReggie’s Brewhouse, OwatonnaLady Luck brings to the stage all kinds of music for everyone to dance to. The band features one of the Twin Cities’ hottest female singers, Leisha Gust, and some of the area’s most accomplished rock musi-cians. Their live show covers country, 80’s pop, classic and new rock.

Ghetto Superstars • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleA tribute to the GFunk Era of Hip Hop and Pop – 1993-2003.


Love Your Planet Weekend: Forecast-ing Change – Minnesotans Respond to a Changing Climate • 8:30am-noonWeitz Center for Creativity, Room 236, Carleton, NorthfieldLeaders from business, faith, agricul-ture, health and government share their perspectives on social and economic costs and how we prepare for the future. Free. Pre-registration encouraged at [email protected]. More at northfieldsustainability.org/events. This is part of a Greater Northfield Sustainability Collaborative weekend of events. See Feb. 13 and 15.

11th Annual Artists’ Clearing House Art Fair • 10am-7pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaVisitors have the opportunity to view the works of five special guest artists, who are discounting their works during the fair. Select merchandise at Crossings will be marked up to 75 percent off. Crossings Clay Studio members will have their pottery on display and available for purchase. Also Feb. 15.

Pool Tournament • 11am registration, start shooting at 12pmNorthfield VFW$10 entry fee, 100 percent payback.

Fat Bike Event • 1-5pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultFat bikes are special mountain bikes that have wide rims and tires and are used for biking in the snow. The public is invited out to explore this new sport. There will be guided tours of River Bend’s ten miles of trails, which will all be specially groomed and packed for biking this one day only. There will also be demos, vendor booths and short instruction rides for those interested in learning more about the sport. Free to attend, $5 per pass to ride the trails. More at rbnc.org.

Joe Carey • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldSinger/songwriter Joe Carey has been active in Minnesota’s music scene for more than 15 years playing with several local bands, namely Loft, The Careys, Love Songs for Angry Men and his newest endeavor, The Chinwaggers. His sound is best described as a soulful roots rock band with a twist of twang.

Cirque Ziva • 8pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleThis fast-paced, technically-innovative performance showcases traditional Chinese acrobats, dance and costumes, ancient and contemporary music and modern theatri-cal techniques. The renowned acrobats daz-zle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heart-stopping stunts and the grace of their centuries-old art form. The large cast and dazzling production designs illustrate just how breathtaking Chinese acrobatics can be. Tickets: $20-$40. Available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

Allison & Michael • 8:30pmPub 31, Faribault

Drive South • 9pm-midnightFroggy Bottoms River Pub, NorthfieldThis acoustic trio plays all your favorites from Bruce Springsteen to Elton John to Hank Williams to Alison Krauss. This is a band made up of purebred musicians who bring a great night with them wherever they go.


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Baby Boomer Comedy Show • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultIn this hilarious 90-minute theatrical event, fellow baby boom-ers and veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the familiar topics you’re dealing with...family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, aging and all...and they do it with clean humor that’s been a hit across the nation. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers. Call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.

True Love Ways • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaRobby Vee & his Rock-n-Roll Caravan, including Strings & Things violin players, will perform a concert full of love songs and rock-n-roll. Tickets: $22 in advance, $25 at door. Reservations at 507/732-7616.

Ben Cook-Feltz • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBest known to Northfield audiences as a member of the popular Twin Cities band Art Vandalay. A talented singer/songwriter and keyboardist, Cook-Feltz’s music is reminiscent of “Paul Simon singing piano ballads about broken hearts, and pants, to thunder-ous percussion.” A native of Cedar Falls, IA, Cook-Feltz has spent the past decade living in Minneapolis, performing throughout the state and metro area with a variety of backing ensembles.

Stardust Karaoke • 8:30pm-12:30amNorthfield VFW

Theater: Honk! • 2 and 7pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

Theater: Cymbeline 2pm and 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Dinner Theater: The Odd Couple 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm showCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page.

Dave Williams • 7-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldFormerly of The Tuition Daddies. Based in Owatonna, the singer/songwriter presents a mix of originals, blues and jazz standards.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7-9:30pmOwatonna Arts CenterCelebrate Valentine’s Day with wine, chocolate, music and dancing. Admission: $10 mem-bers, $15 nonmembers. Tickets available at the Arts Center and Okttke Jewelers. More at 507/451-0533 or OACarts.org.

Charlie Herrmann • 7-10pmPrairie Pond Winery, New PragueAcoustic artist with energetic sounds and dynamic voice.

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Lunch Theater: The Odd Couple • 12pm lunch, 1pm showCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page.

Love Your Planet Weekend: ‘Sea Change’ Gordon Family Sailing Story Presentation • noon-1pmFirst United Church of Christ, NorthfieldIllustrating the effects of climate change on Lake Superior. This is part of a Greater Northfield Sustainability Collaborative weekend of events. See Feb. 13 and 14.

Masopust Kick-off • 1-5:30pmMontgomery American LegionThe Czech Mardis Gras! Music by The Country Gentlemen, a Costume Ball (costumes encouraged – prizes awarded) and a silent auction (1-4:30) with many items from the Czech Republic. Also during the afternoon: King Coronation, Domaci Czech Children Dancers, costume contest, traditional Masopust skit and Czech food available all day including pork & dumplings. Adults $8, adults w/costume $5, children under 15 free.


Theater: Cymbeline • 2pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Faculty Trombone Recital: Ron Rodman • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

First UCC Sunday Nights • 5pmFirst United Church of Christ, NorthfieldThe church with solar panels that brought you Food Truck Tuesday has a Sunday evening worship service. Guest artist Jake Armerding’s fiddle will sizzle. Led by Michael Morris, the Sunday Nights Band of Little Omar and Mark and Holly Fischer will put a smile on your face. Afterwards, Gastrotruck will be sell-ing some tasty food. More at firstucc.org.

Mary Cutrufello • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultIt’s been said that Mary Cutrufello’s songs encompass the entire human experience in four-and-a-half minutes. Ok, all we know is she’s a fiery, engaging performer in a class all by herself. Her songs are anthems of journey, strength and self-reliance and it’s a ton of fun to be in the same room she is in.

DJ • 9pm-closeThe Rueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet night of drink specials, dancing and DJ music. No cover.

Perswaders • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, Lakeville

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

11th Annual Artists’ Clearing House Art Fair • 11am-3pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaVisitors have the opportunity to view the works of five special guest artists, who are discounting their works during the fair. Select mer-chandise at Crossings will be up to 75 percent off. Crossings Clay Studio members will have their pottery on display and available for purchase. Also Feb. 14.

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Multe • 5:30-7:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldGreat traditional Nordic music.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

St. Olaf Choir • 7:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldAnton Armstrong, director.

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. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.


Faculty/Guest Recital: Breaking the Language Barrier 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldA concert featuring a song cycle in Norwegian for soprano, piano and clarinet by Abbie Betinis, songs in Danish by Robert Schumann, songs in Norwegian by Fredrick Delius and songs in every other language by Edvard Grieg.



Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmCorner Room, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, Northfield

A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.


Theater: Church Basement Ladies: The Last (Potluck) Supper 2pm and 7pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

Southern Independence Ends at Appomattox Courthouse 6:30pmNorthfield Historical SocietyThis presentation by Jim Stark will cover Grant’s laying siege to Petersburg and Lee’s Army of North-ern Virginia, Sherman’s march to the sea and his movements north into South Carolina and into the birthplace of secession and Gen-eral Thomas’ destruction of Hood’s army at the Battle of Nashville. President Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy tried to lift the declin-ing morale of the southern people, but as Lee’s army approached Appomattox Court House the dreams of southern independence were at the brink of destruction. With the Confederate government fleeing south to North Carolina, the south needed a miracle or all the dreams and aspirations of the Confederate States of America would be remembered as a lost cause.

CowTalk: Jim Fetzer on Sandy Hook • 7:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDiscussion and civil debate. The event will be taped and broadcast on Northfield TV.

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Justin Roberts • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, Faribault

Grammy-nominated, Justin Roberts is truly one of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene. With numerous national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent

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Dinner Theater: Ordinary Days • 6pm dinner, 7:30pm showNext Chapter Winery, New PragueSee theater page.


Faculty/Guest Recital: Duo Ancora • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldCatherine Ramirez (flute) and Eva Beneke (guitar).


2015 Social Science Conference: Inequality, the Great Recession and the Slow Recovery • 7:30pm225 Black and Gold Ballroom, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDr. Steven Fazzari is Professor of Economics and Associate Direc-tor of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. Fazzari inves-tigates the sources and responses to the U.S. “Great Recession” that began in late 2007. His research and commentary on economic conditions have been highlighted in the national and international media, with significant recent attention to the link between rising income inequality and slow growth.

Theater: August: Osage County • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Theater: Veronica’s Room • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

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Matthew Griswold • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBone shakin’ voodoo grooves that will keep your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot stompin’ folk-rock pays a tribute to the Delta Blues with a side order of thistle and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of classic covers, reinvented traditionals and well-crafted originals. More at matthewgriswold.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

2015 Social Science Conference: The Redistribution Recession • 3:30pm225 Black and Gold Ballroom, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDr. Casey Mulligan, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, will speak about the Redistribution Recession and how labor market distortions have contracted the economy.

Gallery Opening and Artist Reception: Dave Angell, Julie M. Fakler • 5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee exhibits page.

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Daniel Groll • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldDaniel Groll fronts the very popular Northfield band Counterfactuals, whose first album, Minimally Decent People, garnered critical acclaim in Minnesota and beyond. Groll’s musical stylings have been compared to Willie Nel-son, Masy Jennings, Hamilton Leithauser and Jim Buckley (as such, Groll notes that audiences “should now be prepared to be disappointed”). In addition to his self-dep-recating sense of humor, Groll will present an evening of stripped-down versions of the band’s tunes, as well as new material and some covers.

Symphony Band • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

St. Croix River Rats • 8pm-12amThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA popular four-piece band presenting a repertoire of classic covers from the 1960s to present.

Mark Allen • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultFaribault favorite Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Mark’s good-time charm and perfect song selection always make for a really fun night.

Red Dirt Road • 9pm-midnightFroggy Bottoms River Pub, Northfield

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2015 Social Science Conference: Theda Skocpol • 9:30am225 Black and Gold Ballroom, Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf, NorthfieldTheda Skocpol is the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Political Science at Harvard University. Skocpol’s research focuses on health reform, social policy and civic engagement amidst the shifting inequalities in American democracy. Skocpol speaks regularly to community groups and writes for blogs and public-interest magazines. She has met with groups of Congressional Democrats and attended White House ses-sions that included the president during the Clinton years.

Local Artisan Cheese Day • 10am-1pmFerndale Market, Cannon FallsSample the best in local cheeses and meet the farmers and faces behind them. More at ferndalemarketonline.com.

Shop for a Cause – Save Some Paws 11am-4pmNorthfield Eagles ClubShop crafts, food prep, household, beauty, bath, pet and other items from more than 20 vendors to benefit the animals at Prai-rie’s Edge Humane Society. Lunch available for purchase. Plus a bake sale with human and pet treats.

Theater: Honk! • 2 and 7pmLakeville Area Arts CenterSee theater page.

16th Annual Saints Night Out • 5pmSt. Dominic School, NorthfieldA silent and live auction that benefits Catholic education in Northfield and includes dinner, games, raffles and a dance. 2015’s theme is a throwback to ’80s prom and prizes will be awarded for best dressed. Tickets available at St. Dominic School in advance or night of. 507/645-8136 for more.

Exhibit Opening Reception: Tom McGregor, Michael Schmidt • 6-7:15pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee exhibits page.

Pints & Vines: Fifth Annual 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: $17 for members/$22 for non members, call 507/332-7372 Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, Thursdays until 8.


Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar & Grill, FaribaultClassic acoustic swing with stellar vocals, hot licks and dancing. No cover.

Timbre Junction • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldFour musicians who bring a diverse set of musical back-grounds and more than 100 years of musical experience. These versatile multi-instru-mentalists play a traditional mix of bluegrass instrumentation including guitar, banjo, man-

dolin, fiddle, bass and dobro to a classic blend of American roots style music including traditional and contemporary bluegrass, folk, western swing and classic country. More at timbrejunction.com.

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.




Abbey Road • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaImmensely popular Collective Uncon-scious returns to perform The Beatles’ Abbey Road album in its entirety on period instruments. Hear a note-for-note, nuance-for-nuance version of one of The Beatles’ most influential albums. Tickets:

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Theater: August: Osage County • 2pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Gallery Talk and Visit with Bonnie Broitzman • 2pmOwatonna Arts CenterSee exhibits page.

Chinese Music Ensemble • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

Guest Recital: Pianist Deanne Mohr • 4:30pmChristiansen Hall of Music, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThe Bach Goldberg variations will be performed.

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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. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.




Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmCorner Room, Rueb ‘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.

Firefly • 8:30pmPub 31, Faribault

Stagecoach • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, Lakeville

The Whiskies • 9pm-closeReggie’s Brewhouse, OwatonnaA Twin Cities acoustic-fronted band. Whether it be the two-man show, trio or full band, the acoustic guitars lead the charge playing rock and blues to pop and current country. To that they bring two-, three- and four-part harmonies and acoustic leads you will not hear in any other acoustic-driven show. The Whiskies are Scott Anderson (lead guitar, vocals), Dave Phipps (rhythm guitar, vocals), and when a full band: Scott Maleska (bass, fiddle and saxophone) and Mark Prior (percussion, vocals). Their sound falls somewhere between Dave Matthews, Mumford & Sons and the Gear Daddies.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

VFW Auxiliary Breakfast • 8-11:30amNorthfield VFW$8 adults, $4 children ages 4-11.

Lunch Theater: The Odd Couple • 12pm lunch, 1pm showCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee theater page.

Lunch Theater: Ordinary Days • 12:15pm lunch, 1:30pm showNext Chapter Winery, New PragueSee theater page.


Theater: The 39 Steps • 2pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page.

Theater: Veronica’s Room • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.

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Nigel Egg • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA blues original and a veteran of the 1970’s British music scene who has played with legendary groups like Supertramp and Mott the Hoople. Egg’s repertoire includes original blues songs, a few classics and a very personal collection of soulful American roots music. He has taken multiple awards at the Minnesota Folk Festival, the Austin (TX) Songwriters Group, the Big Top Chautauqua (Bayfield, WI), The Great River Festival (LaCrosse,

WI) and the Telluride (CO) Blues and Brews festival. Egg is also a seven-time winner of the “mnspin” music competition sponsored by mnartists.org. Egg is currently touring the country in support of his latest CD release, The Blues Is Personal. More at nigelegg.com.

Lobster Boat • 8:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldLobster Boat is the latest project by musician Luke Smith. An elec-tronic/experimental session showcasing this artist’s diverse talents. More at lobsterboat.bandcamp.com.

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Occasional Jazz • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldMainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.


Bite of Burnsville • 6-9pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleThe annual Bite of Burnsville showcases the cuisine of some of the area’s great restaurants. The event features nearly 40 tasty dishes to sample, as well as beverages, huge live and silent auctions and entertainment. Tickets: $40, Available at the Ames Center box office (952/895-4680), by phone at 800/982-2787 or at ticketmaster.com.

Beth Wood • 7pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaBeth Wood is a modern-day troubadour who believes in the power of song. Beth’s music is a soulful, organic, intelligent, barefoot, high-energy communication of joy. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at door. Reservations at 507/732-7616.



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Lonesome 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 performances showcase both 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.

Stone Soup • 8-11pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA hearty broth of rock and blues from a time when it hit you in the chest and lifted you straight up. Breathe the air, stir the pot, share the wine and start feeling fine.

Matthew Griswold • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultBone-shakin’ voodoo grooves that will keep your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot stompin’ folk-rock pays a tribute to the Delta Blues with a side order of thistle and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of classic covers, reinvented tradi-tionals and well-crafted originals. More at matthewgriswold.net.

Mark Allen • 9pm-midnightFroggy Bottoms River Pub, NorthfieldFaribault favorite Mark Allen (of the Key West Rejects) brings his usual mix of acoustic country and rock, mixing in the occasional original song, too. Mark’s good-time charm and perfect song selec-tion always make for a really fun night.

Hitchville • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleHeidi Owens and Matt Kneefe (lead vocals), Martial Besombes (keyboards), Kris Stauffer (bass/pri-mary backup vocals), Marv Gohman (fiddle/mandolin/guitars/vocals), Jeremy Harvey (drums/vocals) and Kirk Humbert (lead guitar/vocals).

Andrew Walesch and Bob Rapp • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThis duo performs music by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Johnny Mathis, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole and Neil Dia-mond.


Art in Motion: Twin Cities Ballet and Ballet Royale Minnesota • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterThrough collaboration by Ballet Royale Minnesota and Twin Cities Ballet, this performance features a variety of dances choreographed by the inspiration and influence of local artwork. The audience is invited to a complimentary coffee hour following the program to meet the artists and dancers. Tickets: $15, available at lakevilleareaartscenter.com or 952/985-4640.

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Comedy Night • 7:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterA hilarious comedy variety show featuring a lineup of three Twin Cities comedy acts starring Dennis Carney, Rod Blanchard and Pizpor the Magician. Tickets: $15, available through lakevilleareaartscenter.com or 952/985-4640.




Art Vandalay • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldRenowned “kick-ass Americana band” (Hindsight Harmonies), this Twin Cities ensemble makes its way back to Northfield in support of its latest release, Heaven’s Operahouse. The group’s popular laid-back roots rock draws on influences ranging from Neil Young, Gram Parsons and John Prine to The Eels and Tom Petty – lending its own unique brand of roots music that melds smart lyricism with pop-infused melodies. More at artvandalaytunes.wordpress.com.

Choir Concert • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, Northfield

Counterfactuals • 8pm-12amUpstairs Rueb, NorthfieldOne of Northfield’s favorite bands, The Counterfactuals, is releas-ing the first single off its upcoming second album at this not-to-be-missed show. Cover fee includes a complimentary download of the new single Might as Well Join In. Opening set by acclaimed folk art-ist Sarah Krueger, who has appeared on A Prairie Home Compan-ion and performed live in The Current Studios. Krueger released her critically acclaimed second album Lustrous this past December. More at thecounterfactuals.com and sarahkruegermusic.com. This is an 18+ event. $5 cover.

Sasha Mercedes • 8:30pmPub 31, FaribaultA feisty folk-rocker that draws you in with her compelling and powerful vocal stylings. Lyrical, genre-bending, thought-provoking, inspiring, catchy, easy to relate to and easy to listen to. Her new album, Lucky, is wowing audiences. More at sashamercedes.com.

Ramblin River • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, LakevilleNew and classic country with a bit of rock and roll.

Shoot Lucy • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldThese Minneapolis-based boys will put a smile on your face. Nothing fancy or pretentious here, just good ol’ American rock-n-roll poised with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Their Midwestern charm matched with clever wit and straight-ahead song structures recall the best works by early R.E.M., The Jayhawks and the Gin Blossoms. If you’re looking for strong independent rock with a jan-gly country edge and a sense of humor, Shoot Lucy is sure to satisfy.


Lingua Luna • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA Minneapolis-based contemporary folk trio who began its musi-cal collaboration after years of friendship. Their music stems from their classical training as well as improvisation, and often includes beautiful acoustic harmonies.

Andrew Walesch • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBlues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics and originals.

The Forrest Rangers • 6-8:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield

Big Band Dance • 7-9pmNorthfield Senior CenterFeaturing a revival of Buddy Koopmans Orches-tra. An event for all ages. Great music for dancing and listening. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students, and available at northfieldseniorcenter.org, the Senior Center and at the door.


Theater: A Night of One-Acts • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.

Crossroads: The Eric Clapton Story • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis original rockumentary by Justin Ploof & the Throwbacks adds vintage film clips and brief narrative to the live music per-

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Carleton’s Beneficent Fred B. and Deborah Sayles HillToday’s Carleton College students know the names Fred B. and Deborah Sayles Hill. That is to say, they know the names Sayles and Hill as they meet and mingle in the Sayles-Hill Campus Center which contains the post office, career center, bookstore, radio station, snack bar, pool tables, student publication offices, a computer lab and other campus services. Some of yesterday’s students remember when this building was a gymnasium and may recall, as many Carls, Oles and some townies do, going to dances there. But few have heard about the love story which led to this building and which sparked other beneficent acts in Northfield.The building was formally dedicated as Sayles-Hill Gymnasium on Jan. 26, 1910. It was presented to the college by Fred B. Hill and his wife Deborah Sayles Hill, who had provided close to $63,000 for its construc-tion. Their first donation of $35,000 had been announced at a chapel service at Car-leton the year before. The Northfield News of Jan. 23, 1909, wrote that students “fairly bubbled over with enthusiasm and could not contain themselves” as they “marched downtown and paraded about mill square,” yelling and cheering. An outsider might have been surprised at the magnitude of this gift because Fred B. Hill was a religion professor at Carleton at a time when professors did not have salaries that enabled them to construct monumental buildings. (I’ve been told this may still be true.) And Fred Burnett Hill (born May 15, 1876, to Red Wing, Minn., pioneers Edwin Frederick Hill and Grace Jean-nette Squire Hill) was not related to the wealthy James J. Hill, railroad magnate. Fred Hill was a graduate of Morris High School in 1895. Having spent the previous school year in Carleton Academy (the pre-paratory school which was discontinued in 1906), Hill returned to Carleton and worked his way through college as a member of the class of 1900, earning a bachelor of literature degree. He was

also a star left-handed pitcher for Carleton’s baseball team and maintained a keen interest in sports throughout his life. He was also noted as a speaker, his declamation at an Adelphic Liter-ary Society exhibition having been delivered “with a voice and manner that held the audience perfectly and at times almost breathless,” according to the Northfield News of March 18, 1899.Hill went east after graduation, earning a bachelor of divinity degree in 1903 from Hartford Theological Seminary in Con-necticut and becoming ordained in the Congregational Church. He served as pastor of the Central Congregational Church of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1903 to 1905 and it was there he met Deborah Wilcox Sayles. This was a life-changing event not only for them but also for the town of Northfield where

they settled after their marriage. As described in Craig Smith’s 2007 biography of their daughter, Jenny Vincent (see sidebar), Deborah Wilcox Sayles could trace her lineage through her father Frederick Clark Sayles to Rhode Island’s founder, Roger Wil-liams. A few years after her father’s marriage to Deborah Cook Wilcox in 1861, he became partners with his brother William F. Sayles in a finish-ing plant and bleachery. Smith wrote: “Over the next three decades the Sayles brothers expanded into railroads, mills, and utilities, amassing a fortune estimated at $20 million. Frederick also served as Pawtucket’s first mayor.” Frederick and his wife passed on “their political conservatism, appreciation of the arts, and sense of community re-sponsibility to their children, including Jenny’s mother.”Deborah Sayles was born Nov. 17, 1880, and Smith wrote that she “grew up the belle of Bryn Mawr, her family’s 65-acre estate. She could sit on the front steps of a red brick mansion that was filled with paintings and sculpture

from Europe and look over cultivated gardens, grounds and greenhouses. She appeared to want for nothing.” Unfortunately, she suffered two blows when her mother died in 1895 and her father died on Jan. 5, 1903. He was able to dedicate a building for a public library as a memorial to his wife in Pawtucket on Oct. 15 the previous year, despite having suffered a stroke.Smith wrote that “Deborah was no stranger to suitors, several reputedly among European royalty, but the only one she took seriously was a Yale University student from Illinois named Frank Ferry. However, Frank could not dislodge Fred. The engagement drew storybook headlines from the society pages: ‘Beautiful Heiress Spurns Rich Suitors; to Wed Poor Pastor.’” Smith noted that, while it was a love match, it also “demonstrat-ed her independence of mind and determination not to become just another wealthy matron.” Deborah said, “My future is not

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By Susan Hvistendahl

Fred Burnett Hill, Carleton Class of 1900 and Carleton religion professor. “Few teachers in Carleton history have approached him in winning the admiring affection of both students and faculty colleagues.” Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.


to his classmates on Nov. 19, 1905, from Dresden, Germany. Hill said: “Well last November 21st I be-came engaged to miss Deborah Sayles of Providence – the event was duly announced on Nov. 30 and last June 14 we were married in Providence in the church of which I had been the assistant minister for two years. The affair was very pleasant and went off without a hitch…We had a great number of presents and felt extremely grateful to the many friends who remembered us.” The couple was honeymooning in Europe and Asia, visiting tourists sites as well as missions along their way.In 1906, Fred started a year of post-graduate work at Hartford Theological Seminary and Mary, the first of five children, was born. In 1907, Hill accepted an offer to be a professor of Biblical literature at Car-leton and a minister in the Congregational Church of Northfield.Hill is described as one of Carleton’s “best-beloved and most influential teachers” in Carleton: The First Century (1966) by Leal A. Headley and Merrill E. Jarchow: “At the age of 27, he assumed with char-acteristic vigor not only the chairmanship of the department but also leadership in social and athletic

activities on the campus. Few teachers in Carleton history have approached him in winning the admiring affection of both students and faculty colleagues.”Hill spoke up on behalf of Carleton very early on. As chairman

in society. I am tired of the ballrooms, the idle talk the butter-flies, the aimless lives. I want an opportunity to relieve suffering and support and encourage the work of uplifting humanity.”In the Carleton College archives is a letter that Hill had written

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Fred B. Hill (center, holding mitt and ball) was the captain and star pitcher on the Carleton College baseball team, Spring term, 1898. Teammate Marion L. Burton said before each game Hill asked for “a clean, honest game,” whether the team won or lost. Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.


Carleton lost its first game to cross-town rival St. Olaf on Feb. 5 by a score of 22-8. In 1913, Hill and Maurice Kent, director of athletics, invited 14 Minnesota high school basketball teams with the best records to a play in a tournament April 3-5 in Sayles-Hill Gymnasium. This very first state high school basketball tournament was won by Fosston over Mountain Lake 29 to 27. In 1923, the tourna-ment was moved to the Twin Cities to accommodate larger crowds.The Sept. 12, 1913, Northfield News reported that Hill stepped in to buy the old Ames Mill and adjacent property. The story said, “Professor Hill’s public spirited act has safeguarded the best interests of the city against speculators who might other-wise have acquired control of this property. He proposes to hold it in trust until such time as the city see fit to buy it for public purposes.”When Hill commissioned prominent Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones to design a mansion at 419 E. 3rd Street for his family in 1912, the couple made a generous gift to Carleton of their original residence at 205 College Street. It was used as the home of Carleton’s President for a time. Known as Hill House, it became an off-campus residence for students. The new Georgian Revival Style residence of the Hill family across from Central Park was built to resemble Deborah’s much larger childhood home. Jones had already designed a Dutch-Flemish Revival complex for the Odd Fellows on Forest Avenue (dedicated in 1900), an English Tudor home at 613 E. 4th St. for Watts William Pye in 1905 and the Egyptian Revival State Bank Building in 1910 (now the law office of Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey and Hahn at 311 Water St. S.). The Methodist Church purchased the Hill mansion in 1921 and moved their church building to the house’s east lawn, using the house as a parish

of a faculty committee on athletics during his first term at Carleton,

Hill explained in a Northfield News story of Dec. 28, 1907, about a rift with St. Thomas of St. Paul. St. Thomas had won that year’s football game against Carleton 5-0, with “unsports-manlike conduct.” The St. Thomas manager had insisted on an official who was said to be a “Hamline man,” but wasn’t, and his decisions were “so bad that even men who had no interest in the outcome, save as they desired fair play, threatened to help mob him.” The St. Thomas manager also insisted on using a St. Thomas man as head linesman. This partisan official gave St. Thomas four downs twice in succession, resulting in the only score of the game. Hill said, “Carleton doesn’t beef because of defeat…But in this instance St. Thomas used tactics which are common with her, and it was this which brought forth the resolution severing connections.”Within just a few years of the Hills’ arrival in town, Carleton was celebrating their largesse. On Jan. 26, 1910, the new Sayles-Hill Gymnasium with its basketball floor, swimming pool, running track, trophy room and social and recreation rooms was dedicated in honor of Professor Hill’s mother and his wife Deborah’s parents, all expenses paid by the couple. In his dedicatory address, Hill hoped that the building “may ever encourage and foster stalwart, virile and Christlike manhood among the students of Carleton College.” (The female athletes would have to wait for the Elizabeth Cowling Recreation Center for Women, formally dedicated on May 14, 1965.)Sayles-Hill was a boon to the development of the sports of swimming, indoor track, gymnastics and especially basketball. Carleton won the first official game of basketball played at the gym, defeating Pillsbury Academy 27-11 on Jan. 22, 1910.

Fred B. Hill and wife Dorothy Sayles Hill enjoy a car ride, early 1900s. Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.

Fred B. Hill, Carleton Class of 1900. His classmate Marion L. Burton, later president of the Univ. of Minn., said, “We shall never forget the cheerful-ness of his life, the gladness of his face and the brightness of his eyes as he mingled among us. He was generous to a fault and sincerely kind in his attitude to every one.” Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.


house for church activities. Carleton attained the property in 1965 and the old church was torn down in 1966. Except for one year, the mansion has been used to house students and, as of the 2014-2015 school year, it has been designated the “Parish International House,” a home to students interested in foreign languages and cultures, and “a place for all students who share a passion for learning about other parts of the world.”In May of 1917, Hill was elected president of the Northfield Commercial Club, soon renamed the Community Club, and forerunner of the Cham-ber of Commerce. Under consideration were plans to remodel the former YMCA Building (to-day the home of the Northfield Arts Guild at 304 Division St.) for use as a community building and city hall. The Northfield News reported on March 22, 1918, that, in a “complete surprise,” the Hills had agreed to add $5,000 to their previous pledge of $1,000 to make this much-needed project hap-pen, if the Community Club raised $4,000. Deborah Hill gave freely of her time and money to Carleton and charitable causes, including the Northfield chapter of the Red Cross, of which she was elected secretary in 1917. Fred was president of the Hospital Association, a member of the school board and led many volunteer organiza-tions. In July of 1918, Hill (who had been leading local war bond drives to help pay for costs of U.S. involvement in World War I) was named member of the “war work council” of the YMCA and was sent overseas on a special commission to visit and assess needs at soldier training camps in France. Upon his return from Europe late in September, Hill threw himself into a grueling schedule of giving speeches throughout the Northwest about relief efforts, while still carrying a teaching load. In November he was the Minnesota YMCA repre-sentative at a meeting in Chicago. About 3 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, fire bells rang in Northfield to announce the end of World War I, the so-called “war to end all wars.” Hill gave an address at Carleton’s Skinner Memorial Chapter on Armistice Day but ended up fighting a battle against an enemy that took more than twice the lives worldwide than World War I had. The Spanish flu had led to a quarantine at Northfield’s two colleges which was lifted in January of 1919. But five people died in Northfield: four St. Olaf students and Fred B. Hill of Carleton.The Northfield News of Jan. 31, 1919, said, “Nothing has thrown such a pall over the entire community in many a day as the sad news which spread rapidly Wednesday evening that Fred Hill was dead, a victim of the dread and treacherous influenza-pneumonia.” On Jan. 17, Hill ran a high

Prof. Fred B. Hill and his wife, Rhode Island heiress Deborah Sayles Hill, provided close to $63,000 for construction of Carleton’s Sayles-Hill Gymnasium which was dedicated on Jan. 26, 1910. The very first high school state basketball tourna-ment was held here in April of 1913. Since 1979, Sayles-Hill has been Carleton’s Campus Center. Vintage photo courtesy of the Carleton College Archives, photo from 2007 courtesy of Mark Heiman.

In 1912, Fred B. Hill commissioned Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones to design this Georgian Revival mansion at 419 E. 3rd St. in Northfield. It was used as a Parish House by the Methodist Church and now is the Parish International House residence for Carleton students. Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.


fever which worsened within a week as pneu-monia developed in his lungs. A transfusion of blood was a “final effort to rally the patient’s forces,” but “his hard work dur-ing the past months had sapped his system of its reserve strength” and he died on Jan. 29. He was only 42 years old. The sto-ry said, “The college and community were greatly shocked by the news of Mr. Hill’s death, for it was generally understood that he was out of danger. When the news was given out during the intermis-sion between the first and second games between Carleton and St. Olaf basketball teams, a great pall seemed to hang over the audience. The second game was postponed out of respect for Mr. Hill and Carleton.” The only bright spot: the four youngest Hill children who had been ill with influenza were improving and “out of danger.”On Feb. 16, Carleton College and the community of Northfield held a memorial service for Hill in Skinner Memorial Chapel. A Carleton College News Bulletin contained many memorials, in-cluding one from Carleton’s president, Donald J. Cowling, who said Hill “found his chief joy not in the holding of the things he had, but in the gratitude of those he helped.” In that same spirit, Deborah Hill gave $50,000 to endow the Fred B. Hill Founda-tion at Carleton.The Northfield News of June 4, 1920, reported the departure of Deborah Hill and her family for summer travels and then to make their home in Winnetka, Illinois. The story said, “During the years of her residence in Northfield, Mrs. Hill has taken a strong hold upon the hearts of the people of Northfield and it is with sincere regret that they come to realize that she will not re-turn in the fall to be with them again.” Their wish was to “assure her that she can never go beyond the love and esteem in which she is held here in Northfield.” Three of the Hills’ five children returned to attend their father’s alma mater, Carleton.In 1920, Deborah married Frank F. Ferry of Winnetka, an executive of a Chicago business firm who had been one of her wealthy suitors. Their son, Frank F. Ferry, Jr., was a member of Carleton’s class of 1943. Deborah’s second husband died in 1948

and Deborah Sayles Ferry died Sept. 16, 1953, at the age of 72, in Prairie View, Illinois.When Fred Hill died in 1919, J. Arthur Hughes, who was a member of the Carleton Class of 1919, contributed to the memorials. He said: “Though future generations of Carleton students may never know save in the vaguest way of Professor Hill’s influence, yet that influence will so have embodied itself in the hearts of Carleton students, will so have moulded Carleton’s traditions and modes of thought, that this rich blessing of a life well spent will still be a potent force in Carleton’s history.”At least as long as Sayles-Hill Campus Center exists, the family names of Fred B. Hill and Dorothy Sayles Hill will be remem-bered and preserved. Thanks to Eric Hillemann of the Carleton College Archives and Craig Smith, Jenny Vincent’s biographer, for assistance with this story.

Deborah Sayles Hill (center) with her children, daughters Mary and Jenny (seated), and sons Robert (Bob), Edward (Ned) and Fred Jr. (Bud), c. 1915. Courtesy of the Carleton College Archives.

Deborah Sayles Hill endowed the Fred B. Hill Foundation at Carleton with $50,000 after the death of her husband in 1919. She married Frank Ferry in Winnetka, Illinois, in 1920 and died on Sept. 16, 1953, at the age of 72. Courtesy of the Carleton Col-lege Archives.


Jenny Hill Vincent, Still Singinga diary entry dated April 4, 1917, Debo-rah Sayles Hill wrote that her “darling, sweet little Jeannette,” about to turn four, was “pretty, winsome, healthy and attractive in every way. Golden curls and pink cheeks and a fine little singer.” Deborah Jeannette Hill, called Jenny, was the fifth child born to Carleton professor Fred B. Hill and Deborah Sayles Hill on April 22, 1913, in North-field. Craig Smith, Jenny’s biographer, wrote in Sing My Whole Life Long: Jenny Vincent’s Life in Folk Music and Activ-ism (2007) that Jenny’s mother Deborah was an accomplished pianist and Jenny “began to crawl up beside her on the piano bench” to imitate her. Jenny’s early musical taste was influenced by her mother’s classical repertoire and popular songs learned from college students.When she was only five, Jenny’s father died of complications from the Spanish flu, just months after the Armistice of Nov. 11, 1918. Smith wrote that “to this day the peal of bells can send her mind back to the memory of an international celebration of peace, a time of joy that became tragically merged with a per-sonal and premature loss.” Deborah, a widow at 39 with five young children, moved to Winnetka, Illinois, where, in July of 1920, she married a former suitor, Frank F. Ferry. The combined wealth of the Sayles and Ferry families created a privileged upbring-ing for Jenny. She continued the piano lessons she had begun in Northfield and by 7th grade she could play anything by ear. In 1926, she was enrolled in the North Country Day School in Winnet-ka, a progressive school where she was exposed to the folk music of the world which became an abiding love.Jenny majored in piano and composi-tion at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and after graduation in 1934 mar-ried her high school sweetheart, Harry K. “Dan” Wells. Pursuing an interest in D.H. Lawrence, the couple bicycled around Germany and England to places the writer had been. Through a meeting with the sister of Lawrence’s widow, they were invited to visit Frieda Lawrence in

San Cristobal, New Mexico, near Taos, in the summer of 1936. Dan and Jenny Wells were so impressed with the area that in 1937 they bought a deserted, 40-acre ranch for $2,500. In 1940, they moved permanently to New Mexico, rebuilt a road with neighbors, restored the ranch and started a sum-mer camp and a school. The ranch also provided a gathering spot for musi-cians, writers and others. Jenny became Taos County educational director for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union in 1943.Jenny entertained veterans in hospi-tals in New York in 1945 as part of the American Theatre Wing War Service and allied herself with singers and social rights activists such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie and Malvina Reynolds. In 1948, she accompanied Paul Robeson on piano at a Progressive Party rally in Boulder, Colorado, and performed at the party nominating convention with Seeger in Philadelphia. In January of 1949, having divorced Wells in 1947, Jenny married Craig Vin-cent, a political activist in the Denver area. They reopened the San Cristobal ranch as a guest home and Jenny con-tinued her efforts to preserve Spanish language folk songs in the Southwest. In the 1940s, when use of Spanish was forbidden in New Mexico classrooms, she came into the schools with guitar and accordion to teach Spanish songs.Jenny founded the Cantemos Records label and Taos Recordings and Publica-tions to record local music. From 1956 to 1986, she performed with Nat Flores and Hattie Trujillo in the popular group Trio de Taos and, in 1998, formed the Jenny Vincent Trio with Rick Klein and Audrey Davis, playing with them into her 90s.Jenny made one last trip back to her birthplace of Northfield in 1981 when she was attending an American Folklore Society Conference in Minneapolis. She visited her father Fred Hill’s grave at Oaklawn Cemetery. In 2013, at the age of 100, she was given

the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, honored as “one of the greatest folk musicians in New Mexico” who used music “to remove barriers between people of different cultures.” In a recent e-mail, Jenny’s biographer, Craig Smith, wrote, “Jenny is alive and well and living in the Taos Retirement Village. Every Tuesday morning a group of us go there to play music with her. She no longer has the strength to play the accordion, but continues to play the piano beautifully.”

Vincent is shown here outside her home in San Cristobal, New Mexico, in 2006. In 2013, at the age of 100, she was given the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. Photo by Dorie Hagler, courtesy of the photographer and the University of New Mexico Press.

Jenny Vincent, born in Northfield in 1913 to Fred B. Hill and Dorothy Sayles Hill, went on to make a name for herself as a prominent folk singer and activist in New Mexico. Craig Smith wrote this biography of her life in 2007. Book cover with photo from 1947 courtesy of Jenny Vincent and the University of New Mexico Press.


Northfield Garden Club – thenorthfieldgardenclub.orgClub Meeting – Feb. 10, 12pm, King’s Room, Buntrock Com-

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Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pmPatty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11amToddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 9:30 and 10:30amKIDS Club – Sat, 1-3pm

Northfield Senior Center – northfieldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700. Programs for active older adults in a premier fit-ness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writ-ing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Open Stitching, Thursdays, 6-8pm at Northfield Yarn. Bring a project and share in the fun. Free. Owatonna Arts Center – 435 Garden View Ln • 507/451-0533 oacarts.orgParadise Center for the Arts, Faribault – 507/332-7372 Find art-related classes for kids and adults at paradisecenterforthearts.org

After School Theatre Class – Tu/Th through Feb. 5, 3:30-5pm – This program gives students ages 8-16 the opportunity to grow, create and perform. Director Rachel Haider provides a supportive and fun learning environment through theater games, training and rehearsal. Students love working on emotional expression, concentration, self-confidence, public-speaking and creative thinking skills. Everything comes together for a short production following the final class.

Prairie Pond Winery – 105 Main St E, New Prague, 952/758-7850, prairiepondwinery.comRice County Historical Society – 507/332-2121 • rchistory.org

Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable – third Thursday, 7-9pmPhoto Preservation Sessions – Feb. 10 (Documents) and Feb.

24 (Textiles), 6-8pm – These 90-minute presentation/30-min-ute Q&As, led by RCHS Executive Director Susan Garwood, cover organization and preservation of paper and three-dimensional objects, respectively. Cost is $5/session members, $8/session non-members. Reservations strongly recommended by calling RCHS. A March 10 presentation will focus on digital documents.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, 507/332-7151 – Classes and activities at rbnc.org.Come to River Bend for snowshoes, cross-country ski trails and rentals and classes galore. The Lifelong Learning class on Feb. 4 will help seniors conquer their fears of spiders, snakes and other creepy crawlies. February has two OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) programs, one at the Northfield Senior Center on Feb. 11 and the other at River Bend on Feb. 18. Both OWLS events will feature as speaker entomologist Margot Monson. Children 8-12 are invited for a Snow Day on Feb. 13 (a no-school day in Faribault) and to attend a Valentine’s Day Youth Lock-in Feb. 13-14. The Restoration Club meets on the 18th for land man-agement training and a project; talk deer in the Antlers & Aging program on the 22nd; homeschoolers are invited out for Winter Fun on snowshoes and Scandinavian kicksleds on Feb. 23; and there’s Nature Book Club on Feb. 24. More info and registration can be found online.

Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery – 507/364-5933 or 507/364-8110 • artsandheritagecenter.orgCannon River Winery – 507/263-7400 • cannonriverwinery.comCrossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota – crossingsatcarnegie.com,

507/732-7616 Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults.Felted Window Scarf – Feb. 28, 9am-12:30pm – Complete a

lightweight lacy wool scarf great for year round use. Learn how to pull the wool fibers in even thin wisps, explore layout options and determine how far to go with the felting process to create a scarf that is made for durability and drape. $45 plus $15 supplies.

Eclectic Goat/Glass Garden Beads, Northfield – glassgardenbeads.com / eclecticgoatatnorthfield.com

1st and 3rd Mondays: Open Beading, 6-9pm – A good starting point to learn beginning beading techniques.

Make ’n Take Third Thursday – Feb. 19, 5-7pm – Bring a friend and create a funky ring, bracelet or necklace in just a few easy steps. Everyone is welcome.

Just Food Co-op, Northfield – 507/650-0106 Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331 – knit, chat,

share ideas and get help.Essential Oils – Feb. 5, 6:30-8pm – Enjoy an evening explor-

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Simply Healthy Freezer Meals – Feb. 21, 10-11:30am – New year, new you. Do you want to eat healthier? Do you want to take the stress out of what to feed your family? Enjoy a morning of assembling six meals to save you time and money. Register online.

Lakeville Area Arts Center – 952/985-4640 Find art-related classes at lakevilleareaartscenter.comNorthfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877

Dance to the music! – Ballet, modern, folk, tap, ballroom, Mexi-can folklórico: The Arts Guild has it all for ages five years and up. Too young to dance? Bring your tots to Music Together instead.

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

Northfield Community Services • nfld.k12.mn.us, follow the Community Services link • 507/664-3750ECFE New Family Welcome Tour – Tues. through May 18 (no

tours Feb. 16, March 23 and 30), by appointment – Whether you are new to town or new to Early Childhood Family Education, you’re invited to see the classrooms, meet other parents and be introduced to ECFE staff. Your young children are welcome to accompany you. Free.

ECFE Baby Shower – Feb. 6, 10-11:30am – for parents of ba-bies ages 0-6 months. Spend time learning about attachment and infant massage while seeing what other resources this community has to offer. Free gift bag for every participant. Register online.

Northfield Dance Academy – Northfielddance.com, 507/645-4068.

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Froggy Bottoms River Pub Page 6 307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Tue-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am-9pm. Closed Mondays. – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.The HideAway Coffeehouse & Wine Bar – 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 39 503 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.L&M Bar & Grill Page 19 224 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.

Alexander’s Supper Club Page 24 31 3rd Street NE. Faribault, MN 55021, 507/334-5868, alexanderssupperclub.com, Tues-Sat 11am-9pm, Sunday 9am-8pm, Brunch 9am-1pm. Fine supper club dining, featuring steak, salmon and walleye, chicken, burgers and a selection of fine wines and beer.Archer House Bittersweet Cafe Page 23 212 Division St, Northfield, MN 55057, 507/645-5661, Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-5pm. Organic fair trade coffee, fresh baked goods including their famous popovers and cinnamon sugar popovers, oat-meal, breakfast bagel sandwiches, sandwiches, soup and desserts including Bridgeman’s Super Premium Ice Cream. Chapati – 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 Page 25 302 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.Dairy Queen – 900 N Highway 3, Northfield • dairyqueenofnorth-field.com • 507/645-8912 • Feb-Apr: 10am-9pm, May-Aug: 10am-10pm, Sep-Oct: 10am-9pm – Dairy Queen treats and cake, homemade or southern style BBQ brisket sandwiches and famous juicy Polish hotdogs. Home of the Blizzard.

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It’s not too early to start planning your bridal showers, wedding rehearsals, weddings, picnics and graduation parties.


Quarterback Club Page 13 116 3rd St. W., Northfield • 507/645-7886 • Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.Schweich Bar & Hotel – 632 2nd St., Kenyon • schweichhotel.com 507/789-5800 • 11am-11pm with kitchen hours 11am-9pm, daily. Grease-free cooking, signature 30-mile Reuben, pulled pork/turkey sand-wiches with creamy coleslaw & baked beans. Take their party shuttle bus to a destination worth traveling to; you’ll enjoy yourself, they’ll drive.Tandem Bagels – 317 Division St., Northfield • tandembagels.com • 507/786-9977 – Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7:30am-4pm. Genuine kettle-boiled and hearth-baked bagels. Made-from-scratch baked goods. Breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. Hot toasted specialty sandwiches. Fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients. Quality, soulful food in an inviting setting, leaving a small carbon footprint with eco-friendly serving materials.The Tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St., Northfield • 507/663-0342 • tavernofnorthfield.com • Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern offers casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thu-Sat.

Mandarin Garden Restaurant – 107 East 4th St., Northfield 507/645-7101 – MandarinGardenNorthfield.com, Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner: Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Fri/Sat, 4:30-10pm. Authentic Peking and Szechuan cuisine, freshly prepared, dine-in or take-out, since 1981.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) – Contem-porary dining with neighborhood charm. Relax at a table with linens and fresh flowers or sit in our cozy lounge. A full menu including appetizers, rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sand-wiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.Pub 31 Page 24 31 3rd Street NE. Faribault, MN 55021 (lower level of Alexander’s Supper Club), 507/334-8831, alexanderssupperclub.com, Tue-Sat 3pm-close, Closed Sun/Mon (kitchen until 10pm Tue/Thu, until 11pm Fri/Sat). Twenty ice cold tap beers, pub style food and live enter-tainment Fridays and Saturdays. Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop Page 11 410 Division St., Northfield, 507/645-8392 – Opens 6 a.m. Tue-Sat – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

SELF DOG WASH$11 per dogWe provide all the supplies & clean up the mess!

1/2 hour limit

IF YOU L VE YOUR CAR, we can help you take good care of it!

Complete Auto Care for Foreign and Domestic Vehicles

701 Division Street • Northfield 507-645-7242 • www.wittbros.com

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503 Division St. • Northfield • 645-6691

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Satisfying customers since 1969!

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Center for Human ResourcesA psychlogical counseling clinic

A quality resource serving Northfield and surrounding

communities since 1976

CHILDREN ADOLESCENTS ADULTS COUPLES FAMILIES

www.chr-northfield.com 507-645-9304

DEE AND STEVE’S CLEANING

Deep Cleaning SpecialistsExperienced · Professional · Affordable

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Just Me Geralyn and Glasswww.justmegeralynandglass.com

507-581-1239

Gift BoxesOriginal Fused Glass Plates & Vases Alone Or With Olive Oil, Soap, Cheese, Chocolate, Dips

Weddings, Moms, House Warming, Thank You, Business Gifts, Any Occasion

Naturally safe, purely effective essential oils

for health and wellness

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Mr. JST Technology Consulting is your ON-SITE solution for training, support and maintenance. www.MrJST.com • 507/786-9578

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Open Daily 10am-7pm Sun-Wed10am-8pm Thu-Sat

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