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Vol. 6, Issue 1January 201017 Bridge SquareNorthfi eld, MN 55057507/663-7937neg@northfi eldguide.com

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ContentsGalleries ...................................2

Happenings – Up Close ............ 2-15, 23

Theater ....................................3

Sports .......................................3

Vote for Northfi eld’s BEST .11

A Month at a Glance ...18-21

January Gigs .............................20

Just Curious: Ross Currier ................25-26

Clubs, Classes & More ..... 27

Historic Happenings .28-29

Dining ................................... 30

Advertisers’ Index ............. 30

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On the Cover: Poster art by Jose Melendez Contreras, “Programa de navidad (Christmas Program)” Puerto Rico, Division de Educacion de la Comunidad, 1977, from the Carleton Art Gallery exhibit, Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics (see page 2).

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ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700artonwater.com

“a favorite cup” – functional ceramics of Colleen Riley, Donovan Palmquist plus many other local and Minnesota-con-nected potters. Fine art from the potter’s hand – personal use – great gifts.

Also continuing: “Fired Art – Glass, Clay” – fused stained glass by Northfi eld artist Tonya and Cayenne Kjerland, plus new oak-framed decorative American Opal(escent) Glass by Dean Kjerland.

Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 507/646-4469carleton.edu/campus/galleryLatin American Posters: Public Aesthet-ics and Mass Politics, Jan. 8-March 9. A view of Latin American social and political history, from the 1950s to the 1990s, through the lens of bold designs from the University of New Mexico’s L. Slick Collection of Latin Ameri-can and Iberian Posters. Opening lecture (Boliou Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.) and reception (Art Gallery, 8:30-10 p.m.) Jan. 8. Teresa Eckmann, assistant professor of contemporary Latin American art history, University of Texas at San Antonio, presents “Latin American Posters: Graphic Elements.” Reception fol-lows. See Jan. 13 for related poster design competition/talk and Jan. 26 for related fi lm screening of “Lucia.”

Eclectic Goat418 Division St. • 507/786-9595

The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 507/646-3556stolaf.edu/depts/art/ • M-W & F 10-5, Th 10-8. Sa/Su, 2-5A Mighty Fortress, Far from Lake Wobegone – Rolvaag Library Gallery, through Jan. 3. Photographs by award-winning Wing Young Huie highlight immigrant Lutheran congrega-tions in the Twin Cities. The display includes related publications and documents.

Art Apprentice Exhibit – “Can we just throw some gears and rocks into this thing to make it different?” Five 5th-year art ap-prentices (Chris Groth, Amanda Rubasch, Saman Bemel-Benrud, Katie Shorey and Jake Schlichting), selected last spring from a large pool of deserving graduating senior art majors, have worked since September on their art. They receive a small stipend: a studio. For one academic year, they can use St. Olaf Col-lege facilities and tap into the expertise of the professors as they prepare portfolios for further studies or explorations of the arts. Opening reception Jan. 9, 2-4 p.m.

The Garage18 Bridge Square • Th-Sa, 11-5www.artoffuel.comthe art of fuel

Grezzo Gallery220 Division St., River Level507/581-2161

Northfi eld Arts Guild304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • M-F 10-5, Sa 11-3 • www.northfi eldartsguild.org“Annual Members Show,” through Jan. 2. A diverse mixed-media exhibit open to adult members of the Northfi eld Arts Guild.

“Views of Nature – Two Visions,” Jan. 6-Feb. 6. Landscape paintings by Becky Jokela and Douglas House. Opening reception Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m.

Paradise Center for the Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault507/332-7372paradisecenterforthearts.org“Ivan: In the Woods” – Watercolors by Ivan Whillock,” through Jan. 9. A Trempealeau, Wisc. native, Whillock ex-plores watercolors along the Straight River and River Bend Nature Center when he’s taking a break from carving wood.

Amy McPartlin – “Unleashed” and Jane Strauss – “Views from the Second Story: Chicago from the ‘EL,’” Jan. 22-March 6. McPartlin has turned the negative of being laid off to a positive of returning to her natural talent of paint-ing, tailored to a marketable art of pet portraits. A recent gallery opening brought Strauss and her son, Rafi , to Chicago, where they explored and photographically documented what they saw of the city from the elevated trains. Opening recep-tion Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m.

Studio Elements16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 • Th 5-8, F/Sa 10-8, Su 12-5 • studioelements.netA monthly market of fi ne art, unique gifts and fun junk. Open Jan. 7-10.

swag423 Division St. • 507/663-8870Tu-Sa, 10-5:30Minneapolis artist Amy Rice’s opaque acrylic, spray paint and gouache on found objects.

“Windows on Paradise” Art Gallery904 Division St. So. • 507/645-5563Landscapes and inspirational art by Mark Daehlin. Viewings by appointment.

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Theater

AuditionsAngel Street

Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultJan. 24-25, 6 p.m. Directed by Shelley Whitehead.

Performance dates: March 19-21, 25-27. Call the Paradise Center for the Arts, 507/332-7372,

for availability of audition packets.

Love and/or DANGERJan. 8, 9, 15 and 16, 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterThis evening of six short plays by Brendon Etter is a fundraiser for the Northfi eld Arts Guild.

One-Act Play Festival • 7:30 p.m.Jan. 15 and 16Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

S P O R T S Here are the home games

Saturday, January 2BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Augsburg, 1 p.m. St. Olaf Men’s vs. Augsburg, 3 p.m.

Monday, January 4BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. John’s, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5GYMNASTICS – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Farmington, 6:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Gustavus, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 7SWIM & DIVE – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Red Wing, 6 p.m.BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Owatonna, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 8HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Gustavus, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 9BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Univ. of St. Thomas, 1 p.m. St. Olaf Women’s vs. Bethel, 1 p.m. Carleton Men’s vs. University of St. Thomas, 3 p.m.

St. Olaf Men’s vs. Bethel, 3 p.m.SWIM & DIVE – St. Olaf vs. Macalester, 1 p.m.

Sunday, January 10SPECIAL EVENT – St. Olaf Zoom Yah Yah Marathon, 6 a.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Concordia-Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.NORDIC SKI – Northfi eld Raiders vs. Prior Lake

Wednesday, January 13BASKETBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. Macalester College, 7:30 p.m. St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. Mary’s, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 14NORDIC SKI – Northfi eld Raiders vs. Rochester, 3:30 p.m.BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Hutchinson, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. John Marshall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 15HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Saint Mary’s, 7 p.m.WRESTLING – Northfi eld Raiders vs. Hutchinson, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 16WEIGHTLIFTING – Northfi eld Raiders vs TBA, 7 a.m.NORDIC SKI – Nfl d. Raiders Nordic Classic Fundraiser, 9 a.m.SWIM & DIVE – Carleton Men’s vs. St. John’s University, 12 p.m. Carleton Women’s vs. College of St. Benedict, 12 p.m. St. Olaf Invitational, 1 p.m.

Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ Varsity Section Tournament

Monday, January 18BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Bethel University, 5:45 p.m. St. Olaf Women’s vs. Concordia, 5:45 p.m. Carleton Men’s vs. Bethel University, 7:45 p.m. St. Olaf Men’s vs. Concordia, 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, January 19SWIM & DIVE – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. John Marshall, 6 p.m.GYMNASTICS – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. New Prague, 6:30 p.m.BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. Academy of Holy

Angels, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Academy of Holy Angels,

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 20BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College,

7:30 p.m. St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Catherine, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 21SWIM & DIVE – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Hutchinson, 6 p.m.

Friday, January 22BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. New Prague, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ vs. New Prague, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 23GYMNASTICS – Northfi eld Raiders Girls’ Varsity Invitational, 11 a.m.SWIM & DIVE – Carleton hosts Carleton Mini-Invite, 12 p.m.BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. College of St. Benedict, 1 p.m. St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Thomas, 1 p.m. Carleton Men’s vs. St. John’s University, 3 p.m. St. Olaf Men’s vs. St. Thomas, 3 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. St. Catherine, 7 p.m.TRACK & FIELD – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Carleton and Hamline

Sunday, January 24TRACK & FIELD – St. Olaf Women’s Triangular

Tuesday, January 26BASKETBALL – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Farmington, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Northfi eld Raiders Boys’ vs. Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Concordia College, 5:45 p.m. St. Olaf Women’s vs. Hamline, 7:30 p.m. Carleton Men’s vs. Concordia College, 7:45 p.m.

Friday, January 29HOCKEY – St. Olaf Women’s vs. Bethel, 7 p.m.TRACK & FIELD – St. Olaf Men’s vs. UW-River Falls and St. Scholastica

Saturday, January 30SWIM & DIVE – Carleton vs. St. Olaf, 11 a.m.BASKETBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Hamline University, 1 p.m. Carleton Men’s vs. Hamline University, 3 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Bethel, 7 p.m.TRACK & FIELD – St. Olaf Women’s Invitational


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For nearly 30 years Terry and Julie Heilman have been providing Northfi eld with one of the best venues for friendly competition – Jesse James Bowling Lanes. They’ve evolved from the very basics of bowling to becoming a high-tech arena of entertainment. Al-ready equipped with 42-inch monitors at each lane, state-of-the-art AccuScore XL automatic scoring systems, lighting, sound and a fog machine, they’re taking it to the next level. They’ve added sound upgrades, a new LED lighting system and the two 10.5-foot drop-down screens halfway down the alleys for broadcasting sporting events, showing rock videos or whatever fi ts the mood.

They’ve also added karaoke to the bowling alley lounge. The National Bowling Association sponsors a karaoke competition in which one person from Jesse James Lanes will go on to Las Vegas to compete in the fi nals. The top ten will perform in a Vegas Club

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

Piano by Chuck Godwin • 6-9 p.m. • Butler’s Steak & Ale

Goodsell Observatory Open House • 7-9 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, CarletonThese open houses are the fi rst Friday. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy.

Joy Meyer • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

DJ Music • 9 p.m. • Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Karaoke • Castle Rock and Roll Bar & Grill, Castle Rock

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

Bagels & Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist in the warmth of the building to observe visitors to our backyard habitat feeding area. Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife.

Wake-Robin • 12-1 p.m. BittersweetA local string duo plays Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Dan Case • 7-11 p.m.The Tavern Lounge


DJ Music • Froggy Bottoms

Chance Meeting • The Contented CowA group of Northfi eld musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events. They are Scotty Friedow, John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Neil Rowley and occasionally Richard Brooks, making for a real mixture of styles and genres.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. • The Contented CowJoin discussions on local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m. The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

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Northern Roots Session


MONDAY, JANUARY 4

Man Cave Monday Movie Night • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultMovies that only men can stand to watch. From “Slap Shot” to “Starship Troopers.” The fi rst Monday of the month. Refreshments will be available. Tickets: $5.

Nordic Jam • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowListen, jam, enjoy.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5

Acoustic Jam Session • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow Acoustic musicians of all levels gather to jam.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6

Open Mic • 6-8 p.m. • Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Jokela and House • 7-9 p.m.Northfi eld Arts GuildSee page 2.

Classical Pianist, Juan Li • 7:30 p.m.Shumway Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultLi has been called “stunning and brilliant” by music critics. In 1998, she left her native China, after graduating from the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music, to come to the United States on a full scholarship from Notre Dame to pursue her master’s degree. She holds a Doctoral Degree of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota. She has performed as a soloist with several orches-tras including the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Notre Dame Symphony in Indiana, and City Orchestra and Bethel University Orchestra in St. Paul. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 children/students

Norwegian Cowboy • 8-11 p.m. • The Tavern LoungeOld-school country, ’80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you don’t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy.

Faculty Recital: Trumpet and Piano • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafMartin Hodel (trumpet) and Christopher Atzinger (piano) will perform “Sonata for Trumpet and Piano,” “Three Short Pieces” by J. Robert Hanson and “Four Variations on a Theme by Scarlatti” by Marcel Bitsch.

Karaoke • 9:30 p.m. • Froggy Bottoms

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8

Convocation: Susan Douglas – Enlightened Sex-ism: The Media Myth that Feminism’s Work is Done • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonMedia critic Susan Douglas’s book, “Where the Girls Are: Growing Up Female with the Mass Media,” reveals how television and advertising target images of women. She has written for publications includ-

ing The Nation, Ms. and The Washington Post, and appeared on talk shows including The Today Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, CNBC’s Equal Time and NPR’s Fresh Air. Her book “Listening In: Radio and the American Imagination” won the Hacker Prize in 2000 for the best popular book about technology and culture. Her new book, “Enlightened Sexism,” a follow up to “Where the Girls Are,” will be released March 1. It chronicles the widening gap between the images of women in the mass media and the everyday lives of girls and women in the United States.


Cary Aria • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

Opening Lecture and Reception for “Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics” • 7:30-10 p.m.Boliou Hall (lecture) and Art Gallery (reception), CarletonSee page 2.

Love and/or DANGER • 8 p.m. Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 3.




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New Moon TrioThe Contented CowHere’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9

Art Opening Reception – Art Apprentice Exhibit • 2-4 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. OlafSee page 2.

Ian Alexy • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern LoungeSinger/songwriter/guitarist with deft fi nger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warming tales of a well-traveled 20-something-year-old.

Love and/or DANGER • 8 p.m. • Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 3.

T.H.E. House Band 8-11 p.m. • Castle Rock and Roll, Castle RockJohn Prine meets Johnny B. Good. Locals Tom Teorey, Jim Hautman and Mark Ekeren know how to rile up the crowd.



Dime-Store Watch • The Contented CowJerry Johnson, Inga Johnson and Joel Cooper.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

Faculty Recital: Soprano and Piano • 3:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafAlison Feldt, soprano, and Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano.


Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m. • The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots particularly the Nordic countries.

Guest Artist Concert: Takács Quartet • 7-8:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonEdward Dusinberre and Károly Schranz, violin; Geraldine Wal-ther, viola; and András Fejér, cello. Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. The program features “String Quartet Op. 18, No. 4 and Op. 132” by Beethoven, and “String Quartet Op. 71, No. 1” by Haydn.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!


MONDAY, JANUARY 11

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m. • The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic coun-tries and their immigrant communities in North America.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12


Guest Recital: Bassist Benjamin Henry-Moreland • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf


2010 Census Poster Design Competition Kick-Off 7:30-8:30 p.m. • Boliou 104, CarletonIn conjunction with the gallery exhibit, “Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics (see page 2),” this talk is pre-sented by Maria Cristina Tavera, artist and independent curator.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

Naming the Birds • 7-8 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultHave you ever wondered why a thrush is called a thrush or a wren a wren? This program will dive into the language behind naming birds, as well as stories and some fun games to help discover how prolifi c bird references are in our everyday language. This program is inside, free and open to all ages, but geared to grades three and up.

Violinist Michael Antonello and Pianist Peter Arnstein 7:30 p.m. • Newhall Auditorium, Sattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultAntonello and Arnstein have performed together for nearly 20 years. Their six recordings under the MJA label have all produced enthusiastic reviews. They have toured internationally performing at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland and at various concert halls in Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania and England. Antonello was concertmaster of the Grand Rapids Symphony in Michigan and the Rochester Symphony in Minnesota, and has played frequently with the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He plays a 1720 Stradivarius. Tickets $10 adults, $6 students.


and a journalism professor at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. His far-ranging projects have included investiga-tions into the war on drugs, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, the credit card and gold industries, Al Qaeda’s recent attacks in Europe and the domestic energy crisis. He has worked across the media spectrum – print, broadcast and electronic media – and won Emmys, Peabodys and a Writers Guild Award.

George Pierce • 5 p.m. • The Contented CowBlues, folk and acoustic rock.


Arts for Martin • 7 p.m. • ARTechGathering community, creating art, celebrating Martin Luther King. Northfi eld’s performing artists from all disciplines, all ages and all levels. Music, dance, theater, video and poetry meld together into a performance that thoughtfully and intentionally speaks to the legacy Dr. King left us. The speaker is Father Denny Dempsey of the Church of St. Dominic.

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m. The Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.


Scream Night w/Key Kids • The Contented CowAn open mic for readings organized by The Key’s writing workshop.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

Convocation: Lowell Bergman 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonLowell Bergman is an investigative reporter with The New York Times, producer/correspondent for the PBS documentary series “Frontline,”


Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m. The Tavern LoungeTheir name says it all. They are Chris-tina Schwietz (vocals); Peter Webb (piano); David Miller (drums) and Murial Carpenter (acoustic bass).

One-Act Play Festival • 7:30 p.m.Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m. • Boe Chapel, St. OlafConducted by Steven Amundson.

Love and/or DANGER • 8 p.m. • Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 3.

The Porch Collective • 8 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Dan Case • 9 p.m.-12 a.m. • Froggy BottomsBlues guitar.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

Saturday Stroll • 9-10 a.m. • River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultEach session will explore a different area and have a different theme. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable winter boots. Free and open to all ages.

Big Screen at the Bend • 1:30 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultWatch movies on the big screen! It’s a fun and free activity! Call or email RBNC for titles. 507/332-7151 or [email protected].

Tuition Daddies • 7-9 p.m. • Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café

Relativity • 7-11 p.m. The Tavern LoungeCurrent and classic light rock and origi-nals. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica.

One-Act Play Festival • 7:30 p.m.Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Love and/or DANGER • 8 p.m. • North-fi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 3.



Chance Meeting • The Contented CowA group of Northfi eld musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events. They are Scotty Friedow, John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Neil Rowley and occasionally Richard Brooks making for a real mixture of styles and genres.

HAPPENINGS Friday, Jan. 15 continued

Mark Your CalendarsNow for the Annual NDDCPartnership Celebration!Sat., Jan. 23, 6-10 p.m. at the Grand

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This is your THIRD ANNUAL VOTE FOR THE BEST OF NORTHFIELD

BALLOTIt’s time to tally our reader’s picks for 2009. Take a few

moments, fi ll out this survey and drop or mail it for delivery by Jan. 21 to By All Means Graphics • 17 Bridge Square

Northfi eld, MN 55057 OR go to locallygrownnorthfi eld.org and cast your ballot online. Reader’s choices will be featured in the

February edition of the Northfi eld Entertainment Guide.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

Faculty Recital: Cello, Violin and Piano • 3-4 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonSally Dorer (cello), Mary Horozaniecki (violin) and Nicola Mel-ville (piano) will perform the “Duo, Op. 7,” by Kodaly for violin and cello, and the “Piano Trio, Op. 99 in B Flat Major” by Schubert.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Service or Remembrance and Celebration • 5-6 p.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonLed by Rev. Oliver White, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Grace Com-munity United Church of Christ, the only African-American congregation in the UCC Minnesota Conference. Special music by the Jubilee Choir.


Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m. • The Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.”

Guest Artist Recital: Matthew Kuhns • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafMatthew Kuhns, a member of the Wiscon-sin Brass Quintet, is a doctoral candidate in trumpet performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kuhns has recently per-formed with Ars Ventus, The Kings Brass and the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18

Nordic Jam • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic coun-tries and their immigrant communities in North America.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

Tuition Daddies • 7-9 p.m. • Hogan Brothers Acoustic Cafe



Billy McLaughlin • 7:30 p.m. • Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultThis guitarist/composer has blown away audi-ences around the world. He is often mentioned as having infl uenced a generation of guitar players. His vision of an acoustic guitar that sounds as big as a grand piano and as fl uid as a violin carried him to Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Diagnosed with Focal Dystoniain, his career came to a halt. Then in 2006, he did the unthinkable – released his songs…left handed. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students.

Exhibit Opening Reception • 6-8 p.m.Northfi eld Historical SocietyA retrospective of the Northfi eld Arts Guild, celebrating their 50th anniversary of providing art and culture for the community. The-ater, dance, writing and all artistic disciplines will be showcased, as well as the people who gave life to the organization and continue to nurture it over the last half-century. Refreshments will be served.


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Chris Herriges • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern LoungeCritically acclaimed singer, guitarist and songwriter based in the Twin Cities.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

Convocation: Stephanie Kinnunen 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonKinnunen is CEO and co-founder of NEED magazine, the fi rst independent magazine dedi-cated solely to global and domestic humanitarian issues. The magazine provides human stories

with outstanding photography, from both around the world and domestically, building awareness and increasing volunteerism and support for relief organizations and humanitarian aid.

Exhibit Opening Reception • 5-7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultAmy McPartlin and Jane Strauss. See page 2.


Mr. Sticky • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge




Urban Hillbilly Quartet • The Contented CowWhat started as a jam session in late 1995 in a now burnt-out St. Paul hole-in-the-wall bar has become an international curios-ity. The Urban Hillbilly Quartet has grown into an award-winning Twin Cities-based ensemble that delivers an eclectic mix of musical styles blending fi ddle, electric guitar, accordion, bass and other toys.


NDDC Partnership Celebration • 6-10 p.m. • The GrandThis no-cover event celebrates the Northfi eld Downtown Develop-ment Corporation and their partnerships with a silent auction and live music by The Bratlanders, Meredith Fierke and Scandium.

Tony Newes • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

Broadway’s Best Songs & Scenes • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultJoin the Merlin Players for a gala evening of songs and scenes from Merlin’s past. You’ll see the Plaids, the Taffetas, music from “Guys and Dolls,” “The Fantastiks,” “Always,” “Patsy Cline,” “My Way,” and “Man of La Mancha.” Hosted by Michael Lambert and Kim Schaufenbuel, you will see some of the TMP’s top performers including Paul Somers, Dallas Musselman, Lynn Seibel, Craig Berg, Tyler Schwitchtenberg and Megan Proft. Tickets: $12 adults; $8 ages 12 and under.

Concert: Ruth MacKenzie, Peter Ostroushko and Dan Chouinard • 7:30 p.m. • First United Church of ChristMacKenzie, dubbed the “Janis Joplin of Folk,” weaves lyrical stories with Nordic roots and sounds. Ostroushko, a master of mandolin and fi ddle, is a frequent guest on “A Prairie Home Companion” and

has worked with the likes of Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and Taj Mahal. Piano afi cionado Chouinard has also appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion” (radio show and movie) and created and hosted the acclaimed weekly radio series “The Singer’s Voice,” broadcast then live Sunday nights from the Dakota Jazz Club in St. Paul. Tickets: $20, available at the First United Church of Christ and Present Perfect.



Roger Anderson Trio The Contented CowThe trio is Roger Anderson, Johnny Keys, Nancy Vaiden and Kia Cash-man (yeah, I know, a four-person trio). Their sound is something like the Mama’s and the Papas meets Leo Kotke with lyrics by Tom Waits.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24


Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m. • The Contented CowListen, jam, enjoy.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

Nordic Jam • 8 p.m. • The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic coun-tries and their immigrant communities in North America.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26

Film Screening: Lucia • 7 p.m. • Boliou Hall Auditorium, CarletonA 1968 fi lm by Cuban director Humberto Solas, with introductions by Carleton faculty. This Revolutionary-era fi lm charts women’s roles during three periods in Cuban history. In conjunction with the art gallery exhibit “Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics,” see page 2.


Faculty/Guest Recital: Cello and Forte Piano • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafDavid Carter, cello and Esther Wang, forte piano.


World Dance Traditions Concert • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. OlafThis is the fi nal presentation and concert for the World Dance Traditions class.


Mark Mraz • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.

HAPPENINGS Thursday, Jan. 21 continued



FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Convocation: Alexandra Jamieson • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonJamieson is the author of “The Great Ameri-can Detox Diet” and is perhaps best known for her appearance in the documentary fi lm “Super Size Me.” A holistic health counselor and vegan chef, Jamieson works with clients who have been diagnosed with cancer, dia-betes, food allergies, infertility, asthma and

chronic fatigue syndrome. She provides nutritional and lifestyle counseling and support in a fun and empowering way.

Occasional Jazz • 4:30-6:30 p.m. • The Contented CowMainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.


Spruce Top Review • 7-10 p.m. • The Contented CowEclectic repertoire of urban folk that may be familiar and obscure. Interpretations of folks like John Prine, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and the Beatles, traditional and contemporary Irish music and more.

The Bellered Yellers • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern Lounge

Faculty Recital for Trombones: Posaunenstadt! • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonProfessor of Music Ron Rodman is joined by Professor Nikki Melville, Carleton trombone students, Professor Paul Niemisto of St. Olaf College, the Northfi eld Trombones and the St. John’s Lutheran Church Trombone Ensemble, in a trombone recital to end all trombone recitals! Works by Milhaud, Telemann, Ewazen, Gabriel Stockhausen, Scheidt, Grieg, Sousa, Gershwin, They Might Be Giants and others will be presented.


Full Moon Snowshoe Night Hike • 6:30 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist to explore RBNC at night during the full moon! This hike is on and off trail. Moderate hills may be included. Dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside the whole time. If there is six inches or more of snow, the hike will be on snowshoes. Snowshoe rental fee will apply if you don’t have your own. Leave your fl ashlights at home. Free and open to all ages.

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4Man Cave Monday Movie Night • 7 p.m., Paradise Cen-ter for the Arts, FaribaultNordic Jam • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

5Acoustic Jam Session • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

6Open Mic • 6-8 p.m.Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

10Faculty Recital: Soprano and Piano • 3:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7 p.m., The Contented CowGuest Artist Concert: Takács Quartet • 7-8:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

11Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

12Acoustic Jam Session • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow Guest Recital: Benjamin Henry-Moreland • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

132010 Census Poster Design Competition Kick-Off 7:30-8:30 p.m.Boliou 104, Carleton

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Jokela and House • 7-9 p.m.Northfi eld Arts GuildClassical Pianist, Juan Li • 7:30 p.m.Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultNorwegian Cowboy • 8-11 p.m.The Tavern LoungeFaculty Recital: Trumpet and Piano 8:15 p.m., Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Karaoke • 9:30 p.m., Froggy Bottoms

8Convocation: Enlightened Sexism: The Media Myth that Feminism’s Work is Done • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Chuck Godwin • 6-9 p.m., Butler’s

Cary Aria • 7-11 p.m., Tavern LoungeOpening Lecture and Reception for “Latin American Posters: Public Aes-thetics and Mass Politics” 7:30-9:30 p.m., Boliou Hall (lecture) and Art Gallery (reception), CarletonLove and/or DANGER • 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild Theater

DJ Music • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Karaoke, Castle Rock and Roll

DJ Music, Froggy Bottoms

New Moon Trio, The Contented Cow

9Art Opening Reception – Art Apprentice Exhibit • 2-4 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

Ian Alexy • 7-11 p.m., Tavern LoungeLove and/or DANGER • 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterT.H.E. House Band • 8-11 p.m.Castle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock



Dime-Store Watch, Contented Cow

1Chuck Godwin • 6-9 p.m., Butler’sGoodsell Observatory Open House 7-9 p.m., Carleton

Joy Meyer • 7-11 p.m., Tavern Lounge



2Bagels & Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Wake-Robin • 12-1 p.m., Bittersweet

Dan Case • 7-11 p.m., Tavern Lounge



Chance Meeting, The Contented Cow

JanuaryJanuary

14Naming the Birds • 7-8 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultViolinist Michael Antonello and Pianist Peter Arnstein • 7:30 p.m.Sattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Mark Mraz • 8-11 p.m., Tavern Lounge

Karaoke • 9:30 p.m., Froggy BottomsScream Night w/Key KidsThe Contented Cow

15Convocation: Lowell Bergman 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

George Pierce • 5 p.m., Contented Cow


Arts for Martin • 7 p.m., ARTech

Sweet Jazz • 7-11 p.m., Tavern LoungeOne-Act Play Festival • 7:30 p.m.Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultSt. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. OlafLove and/or DANGER • 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterThe Porch Collective • 8 p.m.The Contented CowDan Case • 9 p.m.-12 a.m.Froggy Bottoms



16Saturday Stroll • 9-10 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultBig Screen at the Bend • 1:30 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultTuition Daddies • 7-9 p.m.Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café

Relativity • 7-11 p.m., Tavern LoungeOne-Act Play Festival • 7:30 p.m.Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultLove and/or DANGER • 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild Theater



Chance Meeting, The Contented Cow


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

17Faculty Recital: Cello, Vio-lin and Piano • 3-4 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonMartin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Service or Remembrance and Celebration • 5-6 p.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7 p.m., Contented CowQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowGuest Artist Recital: Mat-thew Kuhns • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

18Nordic Jam • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

19Acoustic Jam Session • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

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24Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7 p.m., The Contented CowQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

25Nordic Jam • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

26Film Screening: Lucia • 7 p.m.Boliou Auditorium, CarletonAcoustic Jam Session • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow Faculty/Guest Recital: Cello and Forte Piano • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

27World Dance Traditions Concert • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

31Humane Society Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eagles ClubFaculty Recital: Laura Caviani • 3-4 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m., The Contented Cow

Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m., The Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8 p.m., The Contented Cow

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Acoustic Jam Ses ....Tuesdays – CowIan Alexy ...........................9 – TavernRoger Anderson Trio ........ 23 – CowAntonello & Arnstein 14 – ShattuckCary Aria ...........................8 – TavernBellerd Yellers .................29 – TavernBratlanders ..23 – Grand, 30 – RuebBurning Chrome .............. 30 – CowLaura Caviani ............. 31 – CarletonDan Case .........2 – Tavern, 15 – FrogChance Meeting .............2, 16 – CowDime-Store Watch ...............9 – CowMeredith Fierke .............. 23 – Grand

Chuck Godwin .....Fridays – Butler’sBenjamin Henry-Moreland ......................12 – St. Olaf

Chris Herriges ................21 – TavernMatthew Kuhns ............17 – St. OlafJuan Li ........................... 7 – ShattuckMacKenzie, Ostroushko, Chouinard ...............23 – First UCC

Billy McLaughlin ....... 21 – ShattuckJoe Meyer ..........................1 – TavernMark Mraz ................14, 28 – TavernMr. Sticky ........................22 – TavernNew Moon Trio ...................8 – CowTony Newes ....................23 – TavernNordic Jam ............ Mondays – Cow

Norw. Cowboy ...........7, 30 – TavernNorthern Roots Ses Sundays – CowOccasional Jazz .................. 29 – CowGeorge Pierce .................... 15 – CowThe Porch Collective ........ 15 – CowRelativity .........................16 – TavernScandium ........................ 23 – GrandSt. Olaf Orchestra .........15 – St. OlafSpruce Top Review ........... 29 – CowSweet Jazz ........................15 – TavernTakács Quartet ........... 10 – CarletonT.H.E. House Band . 9 – Castle RockTuition Daddies .............16 – HoganUrban Hillbilly Quartet ... 22 – CowWake-Robin .......Jan 2 – Bittersweet

January Gigs


THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

21Billy McLaughlin • 7:30 p.m.Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultExhibit Opening Reception • 6-8 p.m.Northfi eld Historical SocietyChris Herriges • 7-11 p.m.The Tavern Lounge


22Convocation: Stephanie Kinnunen 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonExhibit Opening Reception • 5-7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault


Mr. Sticky • 7-11 p.m., Tavern Lounge



Karaoke, Castle Rock and RollUrban Hillbilly QuartetThe Contented Cow

23NDDC Partnership Celebration 6-10 p.m., Grand Event CenterTony Newes • 7-11 p.m.The Tavern LoungeBroadway’s Best Songs & Scenes 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultConcert: Ruth MacKenzie, Peter Ostroushko and Dan Chouinard 7:30 p.m., First United Church of Christ



Roger Anderson Trio, Contented Cow

28Mark Mraz • 7-11 p.m., Tavern Lounge


29Convocation: Alexandra Jamieson 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonOccasional Jazz • 4:30-6:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

Chuck Godwin • 6-9 p.m., Butler’sSpruce Top Review • 7-10 p.m.The Contented CowFaculty Recital for Trombones: Posaunenstadt! • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

The Bellerd Yellers, The Tavern Lounge

30Full Moon Snowshoe Night Hike 6:30 p.m., River Bend, FaribaultRay Charles Revisited • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultCarleton Chinese Music Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Northfi eld Public Library

The Bratlanders • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ SteinNorwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m.The Tavern Lounge


Burning Chrome, The Contented Cow


Jailhouse Rock Auction Donators:Brett ReeseChris SawyerChuck PryorDave LudescherJeff HasseJeff JohnsonJoe GrundhoeferJon SnodgrassMark MohlkeMary RossingMatt & Charlie SewichRyan HeinritzTim Viere

Jailhouse Rock Auction Winning Bidders:Beth & Hans NaumannChris SawyerJason PolzinJeff JohnsonJodi LawsonLarry & Mary Jane BenjaminMatthew & Leah RichMike Herman &

Diana IgnacioRyan HeinritzScott NorkounisDan Bergeson &

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Jailhouse Rock Auction Planning Committee:Creative Professionals

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Corporate and Individual Donations:Archer HouseBeirman’s Home

FurnishingsBill and Julia BurmeschCarleton CollegeCollege City BeverageJudy & Mark CodeCommunity Resource BankCorrine and Elvin HeibergE.L. KainerMalt-O-MealNorthfield Downtown

Development CorporationNeuger CommunicationsNorthfield Historical SocietyNorthfield Retirement

CenterNorthfield Area FoundationPresent PerfectRamona PumperQuarterback ClubPaul RaadtThe Rare Pair

Rebound EnterprisesWalter See &

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Residents CouncilThree LinksVillage DrugDuane and Pat VincentWitt Bros. Service, Inc.Bobbi BoltonEconofoodsKraus Anderson

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Ray Charles Revisited • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultDance off the winter blues with a musical review featuring the music of Ray Charles. Pianist and music direc-tor for the party is Doug Madow. He has assembled his own musicians and Raylettes including Barb Piper, Lucinda

Wells, Dallas Musselman and Kim Schaufenbuel. The opening act is Jivin’ Ivan & the Kings of Swing. Tickets: $12.

Norwegian Cowboy • 7-11 p.m. • The Tavern LoungeOld-school country, ’80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you don’t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy.

Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble 7:30 p.m. • Northfi eld Public LibraryA concert celebrating the dedication of the original Carnegie Library in 1910. Free dessert and beverages starting at 7 p.m. Directed by Gao Hong.

The Bratlanders • 9 p.m. • Rueb ‘N’ SteinIn celebration of Northfi eld’s annual Defeat of Groundhog Day festival. Expect a lot of folksy, danceable rock & roll. Anything can happen at this year’s event, hosted once again by the Bratlanders and featuring live music from special guests.



Burning Chrome • The Contented Cow

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

Humane Society Pancake Breakfast • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Eagles ClubTickets: $6. Call 507/334-7117 for more information.

Faculty Recital: Laura Caviani 3-4 p.m. • Concert Hall, Carleton“Songs by Alec Wilder.” Laura Caviani, piano; Patricia Kent, soprano; Rick Penning, tenor; Gwen Anderson, horn; Gordon Johnson, bass; and Phil Hey, drums. Wilder’s music is rare in that it bridges the gap between jazz and classical. He was prolifi c and collaborative, composing major works for both. The program will include solo and duet performances by Kent and Penning accompanied by Caviani, the “Sonata #3 for Horn and Piano” with Anderson and the Laura Caviani Trio featuring Johnson and Hey.


Northern Roots Session • 7 p.m. The Contented CowListen, jam, enjoy.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m. The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.”

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Just Curious…And so a few quick questions and answers.By Breanna Zarbinski

I met Ross Currier, executive director of the Northfi eld Down-town Development Cor-poration (NDDC), at Goodbye Blue Monday, one of the landmarks of downtown Northfi eld. As Currier commented, the popularity of this coffee shop shows the impor-tance of Northfi eld’s downtown, part of the reason he feels so dedicated to preserving and developing this portion of Northfi eld. Currier, however, is by no means limited to his job at the NDDC. He also fi nds times to enjoy the Northfi eld community, exercise regularly and even play in a local band.

BZ: As executive director of the NDDC, what are your main responsibilities?Currier: I view my main respon-sibility as listening to the stakeholders, the building and business owners and the people, both residents and visitors, who love down-town. I work to hear their challenges and opportunities. I want to learn what is important to them and where they are willing to put their efforts. I then work with the stakeholders and the NDDC Board of Directors to come up with some action steps, so that we can meet the challenges and achieve the opportunities.

BZ: What are some of the greatest challenges that the NDDC faces?Currier: I see two areas that present challenges. One is the amount of resources that we have available for our work. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can always use more fi nancial resources. I would say trying to pursue our stakeholders’ goals within a regulatory structure can also be a challenge.

BZ: What do you mean by regulatory structure?Currier: There are federal, state and municipal structures that we must work within. An example would be sidewalk dining. In com-munities around the world, this has been a wonderful source of eco-

nomic vitality. On the other hand, you need to be careful about public safety and sharing the sidewalks between diners and pedestrians. This may be a small example but it really captures the idea that we need to balance private initiative and public regulation.

BZ: What is the main goal of the NDDC?Currier: Our slogan is “working together for a vibrant and vital downtown,” and I think that captures our goal pretty well. We were born out of the Target controversy. When the referendum passed to allow Target to open, some leaders in the community, Brett Reese, Keith Covey, Bardwell Smith and Jim Braucher, met for a year every Monday morning to develop a strategic response. In other communities, when the big corporation comes in on the highway, often the historic downtown is adversely

impacted, and they didn’t want that to happen in Northfi eld.

BZ: What eventually came of these meet-ings?Currier: They decided to use the National Trust for Historic Preser-vation’s Main Street Program. Our organization is based on that pro-gram. It is an organization focused on and dedicated to the vitality of the downtown. Organizing,

promoting, designing and restructuring are the four main points of the Main Street Program. We have four committees that are loosely based on these four points as well as 12 volunteer board members and several dozen volunteers on the committees. For big events, such as the Taste of Northfi eld, almost 150 people volunteer!

BZ: Where are you from initially?Currier: I grew up on the East coast, specifi cally Massachusetts and Virginia, and went to college in Connecticut, so I had been on the East Coast my entire life at the time of my college gradua-tion. I felt like I should check out another part of the country. My roommate from college had a high school friend who had a house in Madison, Wisc., and he was looking for someone to share the rent, so I moved there.

BZ: Did anything else attract you to Madison?Currier: During college, I volunteered at Connecticut Legal Ser-vices, including helping to set up a housing co-op for low-income people, and became interested in the co-op structure. The Midwest,

particularly Wisconsin and Minnesota, has a very strong involvement in the cooperative movement, so I continued my interests in the co-op movement in Madison, and I got a job managing a food co-op there.

BZ: Have you been involved in Just Food in Northfi eld?Currier: I am a member now, but I was more involved in the past. I was the project manager for the Just Food Co-op. I worked closely with the late Ron Griffi th, who was the board president and, in many ways, the driver behind that project.

BZ: Why are co-ops important to a community?Currier: Co-ops offer a purer democracy than is available in most areas of our lives today. Too much of our market-ing and politics is about a small group of experts or elites coming up with a product or a concept and then “selling” it to the market or electorate. With co-ops, whether it’s about what products to carry or what policies to implement, Ross with some of his Downtown Boyz (left to right): Ed Kuhlman, Dan

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you ask the stakeholders what they want fi rst and then deliver the products or implement the policies. I guess from my undergradu-ate degree in government, my graduate degree in business and my almost 30 years in community development, business develop-ment, real estate development and economic development, I’ve come to believe that we should always work to decentralize deci-sion-making as much as possible and ask for input from stakehold-ers as early in the process as possible.

BZ: When did you move to Northfi eld?Currier: In 1989. My wife, Sarah Cox, grew up in Northfi eld. She is a Carleton alumni and her mom lived here, so we used to come visit quite frequently. While visiting Northfi eld, I was most attracted to the Carleton arboretum in the winter. I used to be very into cross-country skiing, and I thought the arboretum was such a great place to ski. At that time we also just had our fi rst child, and Northfi eld real estate prices were much cheaper than Minneapolis, so we could get a much nicer house in a much safer neighborhood for less money. I was working at TCF Bank at the time, so I started commuting.

BZ: How long did you continue to commute for?Currier: I commuted for about 15 years, and one day I added up the hours and realized that I had spent more than a year of my life sitting in the car commuting. I had quite a bit of success in real estate development, so I went off on my own and did consulting work. I was doing consulting work throughout the Midwest, from Duluth to Shreveport.

BZ: Do you still do any real estate development consulting?Currier: No, when I started at the NDDC it was just one-quarter time, so three-quarters of the time I was doing consulting. Then my time at the NDDC grew to half-time, and fi nally the board decided that they wanted a full-time staff person, so I gave up con-sulting and have been full-time for the last couple of years.

BZ: What is your family like?Currier: I have two daughters who are both at college, one is a senior at Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. and one is a sopho-more at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. My wife is a school-teacher in Faribault.

BZ: Has Northfi eld proven to be a good family town?Currier: It is a wonderful place to have a family. The fact that we have two top-ranked liberal arts colleges in Northfi eld really shapes the culture in a good way. The Northfi eld public schools are a really

positive part of the community as well. Both of my daughters are attending very competitive liberal arts colleges, and the fact that they were able to do so well as fi rst-year students is really a testa-ment to the quality of our public schools.

BZ: What other activities are you involved with in Northfi eld?Currier: I’m in a band. I come from a very musical family, but I was the black sheep. I never did music. I did sports instead, because I was too “cool” for music, and was on the wrestling team in both high school and college. One weekend my wife was away, and my youngest daughter wanted help with her piano lesson, and I could not read music. I bought a harmonica and a harmonica book, so that I could at least learn to read music. My daughters did not feel that a harmonica was a “real” instrument, so they bought me a guitar as a Christmas gift as a surprise.

BZ: How did you end up in a band?Currier: A friend of mine was putting a band together and needed a bass player, so he asked if I would switch to the bass, and I thought “Why not?” I played with one band for a couple of years and then that band broke up, so now I am in a new one. We are all in our 50s, but we act like we are 16-year-old boys and feel like rock stars.

BZ: What genre of music do you play?Currier: It’s 100 years of American music. We play everything from the Carter Family to Steve Earl. We play a lot of country and blues as well as some R&B.

BZ: How did you come up with a name for the band?Currier: The old band was called the “Blue Moon String Band,” and when that band dissolved it became obvious that we had to become the “New Moon Trio.” The drummer and I were together in the old band, and we found a new guitar player who had expressed interest in our music. It’s really worked out well for all of us.

BZ: How else do you manage stress in your life besides playing music?Currier: Exercise is an important part of my life to let off steam as well. I run and lift weights every week. These activities also con-nect me with a different group of people. I work out at the Carleton Recreation Center, and there are some people who have met me who know me as nothing more than a guy who lifts weights. In terms of trying to connect with stakeholders, it is really important to connect with a variety of groups of people. I would not want to be just an ath-lete, or just a musician, or someone solely involved in economic and real estate development. It makes for healthier people, and healthier communities, if one is a more well-rounded person and that is who I strive to be.

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Clubs, Classes and More…Community Ed. Diversion Y Aprendizaje (Fun & Learning) – Thursdays, begin-

ning Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. Columbia native Yenny Deily Patino share important language and cultural aspects of her home country in this eight-week as she teaches Spanish through games, readings, theater, music, dance and conversational time. Adults are welcome to register with a child. Call 507/664-3649 for information or to register.

Snowshoeing 101 – Jan. 30 or Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Class explores the background on snowshoes, different types of snow-shoes and their uses and includes an opportunity to go outside to snowshoe. Snowshoes provided. Ages six-adult. Call 507/664-3649 for more information or to register.

Multi-Age Family Time – Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Expand your child’s creativity using paints, crafts, toys and sensory materials. Learn new songs and games, and meet other families with young children. This is a non-separating class. All children not yet enrolled in kindergar-ten are welcome to register, but must attend with a parent. Call 507/664-3750 for more information or to register.

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

Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 507/645-0301First and third Mondays

Just Food Co-op – 507/650-0106Tuesdays: Knitting Night, 7-9 p.m., 507/645-6331 – knit, chat,

share ideas and get help.Lamaze Childbirth Education – Jan. 7, 14, 21, Feb. 4, 11, 18,

6-8:30 p.m. – This personalized, in-depth class will help you give birth with confi dence. Classes cover the birth process, comfort measures, tips for partners, common medical procedures, deci-sion making, early parenting and more. Elizabeth O’Sullivan is a certifi ed Lamaze childbirth and group exercise instructor. $170 (price includes mother and support person). Preregister.

Green Building Materials – Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. – Three Rivers Community Action and its partners have launched the “Home Matters” purchase-rehabilitation-resale program in Northfi eld. It purchases foreclosed homes in disrepair, restores them and makes them livable. They focus on energy effi ciency, green building techniques and indoor air quality. Outreach coordi-nator Dan Borek will talk about building materials, costs and environmentally friendly construction practices. Free.

Simple Living: Beginning Sewing – Jan. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. – Try out sewing by hand and with a machine, learn how to mend and become comfortable with simple sewing. Olivia Frey will share her knowledge and support you in becoming a sewer. Free. Preregister.

Worm Composting for Everyone – Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. – Red worm composting converts biodegradable food waste into rich organic matter in the convenience of your own home. Class covers the worm life cycle, feeding rhythms and techniques, developing a composting system, soil and potting media and how to use composted material after your worms have pro-cessed it. You’ll build your own bin and leave with everything you need to get started. The instructor, Neil Cunningham, is an avid worm composter and urban naturalist. $45 for the class and materials, $12 to watch and listen. Preregister.

The Key Wednesdays: College Prep, 7-8:30 p.m. – learn about the ACT,

fi nancial aid, how to write a college essay, etc. The Key will pay for college applications for those not able. Most who show up are paired with a caring and knowledgeable adult.

Thursdays: Art Night, eveningSundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. – for details, call 507/663-

0715.

Northfi eld Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at www.northfi eldartsguild.org

KidsARTS for ages 4-6 now offers two class time options: Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday 11 a.m.-noon. Two hours of fun and learning in the arts, especially designed for preschoolers, kindergartners and home-schoolers. $64 (non-members)/$58 (members)/four-week session. Start anytime.

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

Northfi eld Public Library – 507/645-6606 - Closed Jan. 18First Steps Early Literacy Center: Monday, Friday and Saturdays,

10-11 a.m.Infant Lapsit: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.Toddler Rhyme Time: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Pre-School Story Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m.Carleton ACT Book Buddies: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206POTTERY is the focus with these beginner to experienced classes. More classes and open studio information at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.Beginning Throwing on the Wheel – Jan. 12-Feb. 2 – For former and

introductory students. Tom Willis offers this four-week introduc-tory class with the fi rst week being free. If you like the fi rst one, pay for the class and return for three more. $45/members, $60/non-members plus $35 materials/fi ring fee.

Beginning Hand-Building – beginning Jan. 19 – For former and introductory students. Dianne Lockerby offers this four-week introductory class with the fi rst week being free. If you like the fi rst one, pay for the class and return for three more. $45/members, $60/nonmembers plus $35 materials/fi ring fee.

Beginning and Intermediate Throwing on the Wheel – Saturdays, beginning Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Troy Christianson offers this eight-week class for those serious about learning to throw. Must be 15 or older with or without clay experience. Throwing, trim-ming and glazing will be covered. Six-student limit so register early (no fi rst-class-free benefi t). $240 members/$260 non-mem-bers. Clay fees will apply.

PJ’s Fabric and Crafts, 507/332-7151 – Classes include crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting and more! For a full calendar schedule visit, 111.emailcontact.com/calendar/view/5132

River Bend Nature Center, 332-7151 – go to www.rbnc.org.

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30, adding: “The boys and their dogs had a lot of fun, as did the rumored 15,000 spectators who watched the race. With the schools so full of husky young boys and so many dogs roaming the streets of Northfi eld, it seems too bad that there couldn’t have been a larger registration for this event.” An ice palace on Bridge Square, illuminated by electric lights at night, “formed a pleasing spec-tacle,” in the words of the Northfi eld Independent of Jan. 30. There was a snow sculpturing contest and the skating races were held on the city skating rink on the river, which was also open for community skating. The hills on the Carleton campus were available for skiing and tobogganing, while the competitive downhill and cross country skiing events were held at Heath Creek Saturday afternoon.

The fi rst Sunday parade featured fl oats, the NHS band, service clubs and marching clubs and drum and bugle corps, which had come down in a special train from St. Paul. The Ice Revue of 1941 was put on in the afternoon at the Cannon River skating rink above the dam by the 50 members of the St. Paul Figure Skating Club. The Northfi eld Independent reported on Jan. 30 that there was “ideal winter weather, with bright sunshine and no wind and with the ice in excellent condition. The St. Paul skaters put on a beautiful and clever performance that was greatly enjoyed by the spectators that crowded onto the ice and lined the banks of the river.” Four of the performers, with brand new costumes, comprised a skating group that had won an American championship. A highlight was Patsy Phillippi (“famed as the only drum majorette skater in the big St. Paul Winter Carnival”) leading a large group of skaters in an “Amer-ica First” number. There were also solo and other group numbers on ice (including a “spirited rhumba”) and comedy routines.

Yet another group of St. Paul Winter Carnival boosters promoting their own upcoming carnival paraded in Northfi eld in the evening, on their way back to St. Paul after train stops in Owa-tonna, Albert Lea and Austin. Estimated attendance at Sunday events was 10,000. A group of Northfi elders planned to participate on horseback in “Jesse James attire” in a St. Paul Winter Carnival parade “to reciprocate in a small way for the many paraders who came from St. Paul to help make Northfi eld’s winter carnival a success,” according to the Northfi eld News story of Jan. 30.

The fi rst Northfi eld Winter Carnival was a fi nancial success, with a small surplus for the next year’s carnival. The second annual Winter Carnival (held Jan, 16-18, 1942) was set to feature a presentation

HISTORICHAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLEBy Susan Hvistendahl

Those of you who have been amazed at the magnifi cence (and length) of the Defeat of Jesse James Days parades will no doubt be even more amazed to learn that once upon a time Northfi eld held two parades in one day. And these two parades did not take place in September but on a 20-degree day in January. Not only that, but another huge parade had been held just two weeks earlier!

“St. Paul Clubs to March Here for Carnival” was the headline for a Jan. 9, 1941, Northfi eld News story, accompanied by a photo of the royalty of the 1941 St. Paul Winter Carnival, Rex Boreas VI and the Queen of the Snows. Two trainloads of around 1500 people, including ten drum and bugle corps, bands and other marching units, came to promote the St. Paul event by taking part in a parade on Jan. 12. The parade was deemed “probably the best ever seen in Northfi eld” by the Northfi eld Independent on Jan. 16. Thousands of sightseers came to the late Sunday morning parade, though there were “a number of protests” over the confl ict with the “regular hour of worship.” The trains continued on to Faribault for the afternoon. W.F. Schilling grumbled in his “Tales of the Town” column that “the horses were not taken off the train at Northfi eld but were held back for observance by our big sister city down the line where many of the urbanites had never seen a mounted horse.”

The visit was a prelude to Northfi eld’s fi rst Winter Carnival, held Jan. 24-26. The fi rst activity of the weekend was a basketball game between the high schools of Northfi eld and Faribault in which Northfi eld avenged an earlier last-minute defeat with a one-point win. King North I, William Revier, and his queen, Lucille Elstad, were crowned after the game, with a coronation ball following at the Armory. The Jan. 30 Northfi eld Independent said that Dan Freeman, general chairman of the Northfi eld Winter Carnival, “narrowly escaped a crowning of the less festive kind” after the coronation when a loudspeaker dropped from the ceiling to the stage just after the ceremony. (This Dan Freeman was the uncle of Northfi eld’s current Dan Freeman.)

Saturday’s events included speed skating races, cross-country and downhill ski races, dog sled races, hockey games, an amateur show at the NHS auditorium and a “Big Carnival Dance” at the Armory. The Dog Derby was held above the Fifth Street bridge Saturday afternoon on the Cannon River. There were four entries and four prizes, thus satisfying all the contestants, said the Northfi eld News on Jan.

Northfi eld’s 1941-42 Winter Carnivals

Carl C. Heibel (center), King North II, and Queen Virginia Millis (right) on the ice fl oat during Northfi eld’s 1942 Winter Carnival.Photo courtesy Dick Heibel.

Northfi eld’s 1941 Winter Carnival included an Ice Revue held on the Cannon River ice rink and per-formed by the St. Paul Figure Skat-ing Club. Photo by Fran Hall, courtesy Northfi eld Historical Society.


of the Star Spangled Ice Revue, “one of the leading fi gure skating shows touring the United States today.” The Northfi eld News of Jan. 15 reported that Dot Franey, the youngest champion at the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics and a repeat champion in Germany in 1936 who once held every speed skating championship, had assembled international fi gure skaters to perform free of charge on the city rink. But it was not to be.

Things went awry quickly. Ice palace plans had to be dropped when a January thaw led to ice blocks only two inches thick for the building material. A big fl oat, in the form of an ice palace, was used instead on Bridge Square. The Friday carnival dance went on as planned at the Armory, with the coronation of “Northfi eld’s genial postmaster,” Carl C. Heibel (father of current Northfi eld resident Dick Heibel), as King North II and Carleton senior Virginia Millis as Queen, both wearing royal purple velvet costumes and crowns of gold. But since almost all the snow had disappeared, Saturday’s winter sports events were can-celled and on Sunday afternoon, “when the main ice skating events were scheduled, the local rink was covered with a sheet of water,” according to the Northfi eld Independent on Jan. 22.

Although the Sunday afternoon parade got underway late and the number of local fl oats was said to be lower than the previous year, spirit was provided by representatives of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, including several drum and bugle corps, marching units and King Boreas. Among the out-of-town marchers were Mother’s Friend Laundry and the Frogtown and Peter Sausage Company’s Drum and Bugle corps. Along with the NHS band, a group of Northfi elders “dressed in golf togs and carrying golf bags” formed a unit in the parade that “added a touch of irony as well for the brand of weather provided for the Winter Carnival,” said the Northfi eld News. The Northfi eld Independent commented that the sidewalks were lined for blocks with people enjoying the sun and the parade.

Several Northfi eld women were interviewed Thursday before the 1942 Carnival started and their remarks were broadcast on a “Meet the Missus” WCCO morning radio show on Friday. The Northfi eld Carnival Queen Virginia Millis sent out a message to all Northfi eld men in the Army and Navy over the air waves. Though another king and queen were chosen to reign in 1943, the widening of World War II put a damper on carnival celebrations and ended the two-year Winter Carnival tradition in town.

In 1949, however, another yearly tradition, with its own parades and activities, began: the September celebration of the defeat of the James-Younger Gang in 1876.

“Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” To Northfi eld!

Early in the week of Northfi eld’s fi rst Winter Carnival, the town had a special visitor: Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio had arrived in town on Sunday, Jan. 19, with his wife, Dorothy Arnold, whose sister Leone lived in Northfi eld.

So it was that the Northfi eld Lions Club luncheon on Monday noon of the 20th was “honored by the presence” of the “base ball player extraordinary of the New York Yankees,” as reported in the Northfi eld Independent of Jan. 23, 1941. DiMaggio was introduced by his brother-in-law, Orville Dahl (who went on to become the fi rst president of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Cal.). The newspaper said, “Joe, in his modest and unassuming manner, took a gracious bow and generously autographed baseballs and cards for the fans present” and after the luncheon, “an informal group gathered around Joe DiMag-gio and talked baseball.”

The program, which DiMaggio saw along with the others, was presented by Dr. Fredrick A. Heiberg (father of current North-fi eld resident, Dr. Elvin Heiberg), who showed colored movies taken during a trip through New England, New York and Wash-ington, D.C. Described as a “master of color photography,” Dr. Heiberg (a dentist) also showed the fi rst offi cial motion pictures of the Jan. 1 parade staged in Northfi eld by marching clubs to preview the St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Joe DiMaggio and his wife, Dorothy, stayed at the home of the Dahls on St. Olaf Avenue. Orville Dahl was an assistant dean of men and English instructor at St. Olaf and Leone had worked as an assistant in the St. Olaf College Library, so it is not surpris-ing that the Northfi eld News story on Jan. 23 noted that the DiMaggios “have visited St. Olaf College.” They also were guests Monday night at a gathering at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Leon-ard Amodt. The Northfi eld Independent of Jan. 23 said, “This is Mr. DiMaggio’s fi rst experience with a northern winter, and he claims he likes it.”

The DiMaggios, who lived in San Francisco, had been visiting Dorothy’s relatives in Rice Lake, Wis., and in Duluth before coming to Northfi eld. She was born Dorothy Arnoldine Olson in Duluth in 1917, daughter of a railroad conductor. DiMaggio had met the aspiring blonde actress in the Bronx on the set of a fi lm called “Manhattan Merry-Go-Round” in 1937 and they married in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 1939, as 10,000 “uninvited guests” tried to catch a glimpse of the couple. Life Magazine reported that it took 15 minutes for the wedding party to battle their way inside the church. The marriage was over by 1944 and DiMaggio went on to marry another blonde (and more famous movie actress), Marilyn Monroe.

The Northfi eld newspaper accounts of the 1941 visit concluded by saying that Joe DiMaggio was due at the Yankee spring train-ing camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 1. It is interesting to remember that Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio’s famous 56-game hitting streak started on May 15, 1941, about four months after his visit to Northfi eld. He hit safely in every game until July 17, a record that is considered one of baseball’s most outstanding achieve-ments. I don’t suppose his visit to our town can be credited with inspiration for the streak, but still…..

Northfi eld’s 1941 Winter Carnival King North, William Revier (left), shakes hands with Joe DiMaggio. Photo by Erling Larsen, courtesy Dan Freeman.


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Butlers Steak and Ale Page 17620 Water St. • www.butlerssteakandale.com 786-9797 – 3-9 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 3-midnight Fri & Sat; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Steaks, fi sh, chops and much more. Fine wines, signature cocktails, and Irish coffees. Happy hour 3-5 Mon-Thurs and 10 p.m.-midnight Fri & Sat.

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Contented Cow Page 16302 Division St. S. • www.contentedcow.com 3 p.m.-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.

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

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Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe Page 18415 Division St. • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

The HideAway – 421 Division St. • 645-0400 Mon-Fri • 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-10 p.m. – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery Page 82018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m. -8 p.m., Sat- Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein Page 13503 Division St. • www.ruebnstein.com 645-6691 • 11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fi ne spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

Quarterback Club Page 31116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining in Northfi eld for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and fl ame-broiled hamburgers.

The Tavern of Northfi eld – 212 Division St. • 663-0342 • Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., lounge open daily 3 p.m.-midnight. – Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern hosts casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fi sh on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

Tiny’s Dogs All Day – 321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfi eld’s largest selection of specialty tobaccos and quality cigars.

Willingers Bar & Restaurant – 6900 Canby Trail, Northfi eld • 952/652-2500, Sun-Thurs • 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – High above the course, with views of Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, lakes, wetlands, ponds and trees, this venue offers dining with casual, upscale cuisine. Enjoy dinner or simply a beverage at the bar. Also available for wedding receptions, banquets, meetings or small gatherings.

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Rooms By Tagg 2Sisters Ugly

Women and Kids on Division


Whose shop this is I think I know His Grezzo Gallery was on Bridge Square though He will be happy to see us stopping here towatch his new business grow Located behind 220 Division Street Where the Cannon River flows by your feet Between The Tavern and The Contented Cow

Steve has his framing store now For a HAPPY NEW YEAR start

Visit Steve’s place set apart Being kind, skilled and smart Your framing project will be

turned into soulful art

Greg and Gwen Smith • (507) 645-6008Your creative resource in 2010

NorthfieldArt School

and Gallery

Original art by Jay Allen Hansen


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Downtown329 Division Street

507-645-5656

South1611 Honey Locust Drive

507-664-0820

Motor Bank529 Division Street

507-645-5673

At the heart of Northfield since 1872.

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It’s easy being green!

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