november 2012 entertainment guide

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On the Cover: Twin Cities blues master, Big Walter Smith, passed away this past summer. Jimi “Prime Time” Smith (a master in his own right, and no relation) is paying tribute Nov. 21 at Grampa Al’s in Farib-ault. He’s being backed up by Big Walter’s Groove Merchants band – a gig you don’t want to miss.

Photo credits: Big Walter Smith inset – Karl Bremer; Jimi Smith – Rodger Rask

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Crossings at Carnegie320 East Ave., Zumbrota • crossingsatcarnegie.com 507/732-7616 • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pmLayl McDill and Linda Deg Lee – Nov. 1-30 – Polymer clay creations and acrylic paintings. In conjunction with the Holiday Art Fair Opening Reception: Nov. 17, 3-5pm.

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

Flaten Art Museum1520 St. Olaf Avenue • 507/786-3556 • stolaf.edu/collections/flaten • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2-5pmAndy Warhol and his Contemporaries: An Urban Milieu – New York in the ’60s and ’70s and Today – through Dec. 9 – Visiting professor of art history Christopher Tradowsky has created an exhibit featuring black-and-white Warhol photographs that reflect an urban milieu – that milieu being New York in the ’70s and ’80s. The photographs reflect both Warhol’s factory friends and col-leagues and the celebrities he admired.

Groot GalleryDittman Center, St. Olaf CollegeMTWF 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2-5pmRevelations by Arch Leean – through Dec. 2 – “The Book of the Revelation of John” has to be one of the most visually fascinating accounts ever written. It begs for interpretation, yet it rewards one who only reads or listens to the story...I hope the process of com-bining words with visuals can off-set some of this limitation and provide assistance to the reader or listener who wants to become more familiar with the book without pretending to understand all that it contains.” –Arch Leean. Artist talk by Prof. Wendell Arneson: Nov. 1, 12pm.

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pmTom Maakestad/John Maakestad: Pastels and Paintings – through Nov. 30 – paintings and pastels of scenes around Northfield and recent work of the late John Maakestad. Opening Reception and Gallery Talk: Nov. 2., 7-9pm; Talk 7-7:30pm.

2012 Festival of Wreaths – Bidding runs Nov. 20-27 at 12pm Wreaths decorated by your friends and neighbors – some tradi-tional and many whimsical and outrageous.

In the Members’ Room:Collecting Pages: Mixed Media Works by Lilla Johnson – through Nov. 17 – Mixed media drawings, printed pages and several boxes. Inspired by the process of collecting, Lilla’s imagery reflects the “visual fragments that have become symbols for chap-ters in [her own] life” Opening Reception: Nov. 2, 7-9pm.

Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Digital Photographs by Laura Schenck – through Dec. 8.

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

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.orgLife’s Creative Journey: Judy Saye-Willis, various media – through Nov. 25.

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

Carlander Family Gallery:Annual Members’ Show – through Nov. 3.

Kathleen Putrah: Crèches from Around the World – Nov. 13-Jan. 8. Opening Reception: Nov. 16, 5-7pm.

Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Loraine Schweich Capturing a Moment in Time – Nov. 13-Jan. 8, 2013. “This show represents images from everyday life that caught my attention. After shooting a photo I translate onto paper or canvas what I saw or felt at the time. I created these pieces using a variety of mediums such as pencil, pen & ink, pastel and one acrylic piece.”

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery:Kaelen Kurtzweil – Nov. 13-Jan. 8 – Open-ing Reception: Nov. 16, 5-7pm.

Paradise Center Health Arts Gallery at District One Hospital200 State Ave., Faribault Art by Barb Bruns, Dee Teller, Julie Fakler, Mary Ruth, Mary Warner, Tom Fakler, Paul Swanson and Linda Van Lear

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.

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Meshuggah-Nuns! The Ecumenical NunsenseNov. 1-3, 7:30pm – Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultMeshuggah-Nuns! finds the sisters on the “Faiths of All Nations” cruise. When the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” (except the guy playing Tevye) gets seasick, the captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a show. Hilarity reigns supreme on the high seas with songs like “Say It in Yiddish,” “Contrition,” “In the Convent” and “If I Were a Catholic.” You don’t have to be Jewish. This is a show for anyone who loves a good laugh. Directed by Julianna Skluzacek.

The Death and Life of Sneaky FitchNov. 2-3, 9-10, 7:30pm – Northfield High School AuditoriumA parody of the Old West – the old, Old West. To the good folks of the mythical town of Gopher Gulch, Sneaky Fitch is the town bum – a disgrace to all – until he, apparently, dies and comes back to life. How do you confront someone who’s come back from the dead, who was formerly despised but is now invincible? And how will it end? Full of stock western characters that parody the TV series Gunsmoke, this show delivers a fun-filled evening, more comedy than tragedy. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students, available at the NHS office or at the door.

Theater Imaginary Invalid and Marry Me a LittleKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldImaginary Invalid, Nov. 9, 10, 15, 7:30pm; Nov. 17, 2 and 6pmand Marry Me a Little, Nov. 10, 2pm; Nov. 11, 6pm; Nov. 16, 7:30pm; Nov. 17, 9:30pm “The Imaginary Invalid,” a comedy by Moliere, and “Marry Me A Little,” a Stephen Sondheim musical, will be played in repertory. Tickets cost $8 and can be reserved at 507/786-8987.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theater Presents Peter PanNov. 16, 7pm; Nov. 17, 1pm Northfield Middle School AuditoriumTickets: $5 adults, $3 students.

Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasNov. 30, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-16; F/Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterBased on one of Ameri-ca’s most beloved Christ-mas movies, this merry musical tells the tale of two successful song-and-dance men, two singing sisters and a deserted Vermont inn. With laughter, crazy plot turns and many of Irving Berlin’s greatest songs, White Christmas is a beautifully wrapped holiday gift. Directed by Rachel Haider; choreographed by Mary Hahn; music direction by Ina Selvelieva, Dan Dressen and Jordan Boucher.

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Helping people take action for clean water in Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele and Waseca Counties. Join us!

Home of Jesse, the treasured musical retelling of the notorious train and bank robbers’ story.

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A volunteer driven non-profit working to ensure that Northfield’s Way Park remains a treasured and well used community resource.

The mission of the Northfield Arts Guild is to stimulate artistic activity in the greater Northfield area.

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Give to Local nonprofits and make your donation go fartherSimply take stock of your local nonprofits and on Nov. 15 go to http://givemn.razoo.com and give to the max.


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For 25+ years we’ve helped more than a thousand young singers “find their voices.” Our mission is simple: to provide the finest

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in grades K-twelve. WINGS is a grassroots network of hundreds of women who donate together to improve the lives of women and children in Northfield.

Older adults gather at the Center to stay fit, healthy and productive; continue learning; and enjoy with old friends and

make new ones. We get together to have fun!

Committed to rescue, restore and reuse the 1888 Northfield Depot, and to historic preservation, economic

development and the beautification of Northfield.

Offering a unique mind / body / spirit approach, NRC provides exceptional housing, care facilities and services for seniors.

A non-profit organization providing shelter and care to homeless animals in southern MN. We never turn away an animal in need.

To serve as the primary stewards of the unique history of the Northfield area, fostering an awareness of its meaning and relevance through the discovery,

documentation, preservation and interpretation of our collective stories.

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Giving for Maximum Returns Give to the Max Day began in

2009 as a way to support non-profits online, through GiveMN.org.

Its annual one-day, one-stop-shopping blitz brings out statewide givers in droves; last year alone, generous Minnesotans gave more than $13 million to the hardworking organizations that do so much for us. This year, the Give to the Max Day clock starts run-ning at midnight Nov. 15 and goes for 24 hours – straight through to midnight on the 16th. Who to support? Well, that’s the beauty of this campaign: your dollars can be delivered directly to the chil-dren’s dance troupe down the street, to the struggling family next door or the shelter where you found your four-legged best friend. We live in a region rich with those who do good things for others, a

number of excellent non-profits to show for it, and the best choice may just be with where your passion lies.

Is it the environment? Go to GiveMN.com and click on the Cannon River Watershed Partnership or the Friends of Way Park, one dedicated to preserving clean water and the other our community greenspace. For community builders, there’s the Northfield Down-town Development Corporation, Northfield Area Foundation, the Northfield Senior Center and the Northfield Retirement Com-munity. Health Finders Collaborative provides healthcare for those in need; Rice County Habitat for Humanity works to create decent housing; HOPE Center provides a lifeline for victims of domestic violence and the Community Action Center is the best neighbor to many in the area. The Laura Baker Association believes in the dig-nity of all people, and WINGS is comprised of hundreds of women giving back to other women and children locally. If you’re looking to preserve our history, check out Save the Northfield Depot and the Northfield History Society. Education? Try the Prairie Creek Com-munity School or the Friends of the Northfield Public Library.

Then there are the arts. No one who lives here needs to be told what an arts-full environment we live in, and you can help support organizations such as the Northfield Youth Choirs, the Lockwood Theater Company and the Northfield Arts Guild with a simple click of the mouse. And if you just want to make sure that other would-be pets end up with as much love as yours, go right to the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and ensure a homeless cat a safe place to live.

There is joy in giving, and joy in seeing good done. The luckiest of us get to give and watch it come around again, and never as easily as this. GiveMN.org.


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Styling Your Nest with Lovely Feathers Northfield’s newest retail delight has just landed on Bridge Square; Nest Midwest, a purveyor of upholstered furniture and accessories, textiles and found objects, delivered with an eclectic West Coast vibe and a sophisticated design eye, is open for business and ready for you. Owner Nicole Stofflet, a Hibbing native, honed her retail skills with a home design store in Arizona, but she found herself drawn to Northfield’s downtown and arts culture. Come stop by and wel-come her back during Nest Midwest’s grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 to 5. Gourmet cupcakes will be served, and a draw-ing will be held for a hand-crafted Woodwerk’s cutting board. For more information go to nestmidwest.com or call 507/786-9990.

Mary Would Be Proud When is a tribute concert more than a tribute concert? When it’s part of a rockumentary of a band and its era, of course! And if the tribute honors Creedence Clearwater Revival and the era is the volatile ’60s, then you have an evening

of rock history with some of its greatest music. Combining vintage footage of the personal story of CCR and the anti-war movement, Justin Ploof and the Throwback’s Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival is playing for one night, Nov. 17, at the Zumbrota State Theatre at 7:30. For more information call 507/732-7616 or go to [email protected]. Don’t forget the fringed vest.

Christmas With the Faribaults Through recent excellent his-tory exhibitions, many of us have been reminded of not only the accomplishments of 19th century fur-trader turned town builder Alexander Faribault but his humanity as well, which included creating a lifeline for the vanquished Dakota people after the 1862 war. The Alexander Faribault House is a fascinating glimpse into the man and his era, and on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 4 to 7 you can experi-ence the holidays through his eyes at a traditional 1850’s French Canadian Christmas Celebration. There will treats served in the handsome 1853 Greek Revival style home, and a peek into how we lived and celebrated not so very long ago. For more information call 507/332-2121 or go to rchistory.org.

The Boy and That Voice Andrew Walesch is known for driving the crowds wild, in a sophisticated, jazz-and-big band infused way. An up-and-coming talent in the Minnesota Music scene, singer-songwriter pianist Walesch can do it all, including deliver-ing fresh, toe-tapping renditions from the Great American Songbook. He’s appearing twice this month at the Cannon River Winery, on Nov.

10 and 11, both times 1-4 and is certain to be the cork-popper of your pre-holiday weekend fun. For more information go to [email protected] or call 507/263-7400.

Jimi “Prime Time” Smith and the Groove Merchants Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, the Minne-sota Country Music Hall of Fame, Minnesota Blues Society Horn Band, Duluth’s Ambas-sador to the Blues – all residences for this amazing man and his band. This extraordi-nary group lost its giant front man, Big Wal-ter Smith, earlier this year but the band plays on at Grampa Al’s in Faribault, on Nov. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m., with none other than Jimi

“Prime Time” Smith at the helm. Treat yourself to a rare opportunity to hear greatness, even as you raise a glass in tribute to the man who helped start it all. For more information call 507/334-3582 or go to grampaals.com.

Jimi Smith

Walter Smith


Dina Fesler, Children’s Culture ConnectionNovember 12, 7pm

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All Welcome!A Legacy of Leadership

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TuESDAYS: Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield Eagles Club

WEDNESDAYS: Texas Hold‘em • 8pmNorthfield Eagles Club

THuRSDAYS: Live DJ and Karaoke 9:30pmFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldProvided by Speedo Entertainment. The Frog is closed on Thanksgiving so this takes place Wednesday, Nov. 21 that week.

FRIDAYS: Bar Bingo • 7pmNorthfield Eagles Club

Karaoke • 9pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Castle Rock N Roll, Castle Rock

SATuRDAYS: Texas Hold‘em • 8pmNorthfield Eagles Club

DJ Music • 9pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldCastle Rock N Roll, Castle Rock

THIRD SATuRDAY Karaoke – Northfield Eagles

SuNDAYS: Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield Eagles

Politics and a Pint • 6pmContented Cow, NorthfieldJoin in on discussions concern-ing local issues. For topics, go tocontentedcow.com.

Quiz Night • 8pmContented Cow, NorthfieldSign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team drinks from the Winners Mug the week fol-lowing their triumph.

THuRSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Art Talk: Arch Leean • 12pmDittman Center, Groot Gallery, St. Olaf, NorthfieldProf. Wendell Arneson will talk about the late Prof. Arch Leean and his Revelations Series drawings (on exhibit in the Groot Gal-lery). Bag lunches welcome.

Barb Piper • 5-7pmContented Cow, NorthfieldModern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls.

Talk: War Novelist Michael Eckers • 6-7pmFaribault Public LibraryWriter, speaker and historian Michael Eckers always leaves an his-toric impression: “Mr. Eckers is a walking encyclopedia on the Civil War and related topics.” “His enthusiasm for history is contagious.”

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

The YaYa Boys – Joshua Kloyda and Tom Nelson 8pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldVeteran singer-songwriter Tom Nelson’s country/blues/classic-rock style is always a crowd pleaser teams, while upstart blues guitarist and singer Joshua Kloyda is one of those “catch him now before he’s a star” kind of guys.

HAPPE N I NG S


Alison Rae • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldMesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics. This critically acclaimed artist delivers songs that touch on the simple beauty of the world around us. More at alisonrae.bandcamp.com/album/birds.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Three Links Holiday Harvest Bazaar • 8am-5pmFriendship Lodge, NorthfieldThe first of a two-day event. Homemade Scandinavian foods, rare rummage, silent auction, holday home decor, a great lunch and more. Proceeds benefit the Living Tree and special events for residents.

Exhibit Opening Receptions: Lilla Johnson and Tom Maakestad/John Maakestad • 7-9pmNorthfield Arts Guild GalleryIncludes gallery talk, 7-7:30pm, by Tom Maakestad. See galleries page.


Theater: The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch • 7:30pmNorthfield High School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Sasha Mercedes • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA feisty folk-rocker with compelling and powerful vocal stylings. Lyrical, genre-bend-ing, thought-provoking, inspiring, catchy, easy to relate to, easy to listen to. Find her at sashamercedes.com.

Marx and the Yogis • 9pm-12amContented Cow, Northfield

Tim Howe • 9:30pmFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldAcoustic/pop.

Heaven’s Gate/A Sound Theory/Fifth Hour • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, FaribaultA Sound Theory is a Twin Cities-based trio playing mostly hard rock, with doses from classic rock to metal to reggae. The other two bands – you’ve just got to show up to find out.

SATuRDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Three Links Holiday Harvest Bazaar • 8am-3pmFriendship Lodge, NorthfieldThe last of a two-day event. See Nov. 2 description.

Shopping Opener • 10am-5pmDowntown NorthfieldHe hunts. I shop. Check out the shops in Northfield and sign up for chances to win fabulous prizes.

Ladies’ Day • 1-4pmCastle Rock N Roll, Castle RockFree wine tasting and shopping with lots of fun vendors.

HAPPENINGS Thursday, November 1, continued

John Maakestad


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

treVeld • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA group of string musicians performing music that blends genres such as gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots.

Choral Day Concert • 4pmSkoglund Center, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by Anton Armstrong.

John McCutcheon • 7pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaMcCutcheon has added a healthy dose of Woody Guthrie’s music to his well-loved collection of originals and folk favorites to celebrate Guthrie’s 100th anniversary year. He plays hammered dulcimer, banjo, nyckelharpa, guitar, piano, concertina and more, and adds his rich balladeer voice.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Wake-Robin • 12-1pmBittersweet, Northfield

Wake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Easterson, playing live acous-tic (mostly Celtic) and traditional American music

(including Civil War tunes).

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, 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.

Relativity • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThis trio plays music from popular artists such as Missy Higgins and the Avett Broth-ers as well as many classic rock tunes from bands like Fleetwood Mac and John Mel-lencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice and Sarah McLachlan. Sit back and enjoy power harmonies by twin sisters Linda Wilson and Sandy Jen-sen (who also adds mandolin, harmonica and percussion) and solid guitar and bluesy vocals by Toby Jensen.

Palestine Fair • 1-5pmUnited Methodist Church, NorthfieldFood, music, dance, art, items for sale. Learn what it would be like for you to visit the Holy Land. More at [email protected].

The D’Sievers • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls



The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline by Cassie and the Bobs • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaCassie Wiesner’s powerful portrayal of Patsy Cline takes audiences on a trip down memory lane as she sings “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and many more. The Bobs are accomplished musicians, dedicated to sounding as true-to-the-spirit of the original recordings as possible.

3 AM • 8-11pmContented Cow, Northfield

Ray Coudret • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA singer/songwriter who feels the only way to do justice to a song is to completely occupy it and make it your own.

Better Than Bacon Band 8:30pm-12:30amNorthfield EaglesOld-fashioned rock and roll, with sides of funk, soul and blues, featur-

ing Northfield native, Ryan Zwanziger.

Strange Days • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault


Art Vandalay • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA healthy mix of Neil Young-inspired roots rock, laid-back country folk and well-crafted lyrics. Their songs hit on everything from hitchhiking brides to pearl snap shirts, swaying between easy bossa nova grooves, indie-rock drive and gritty folk-rock.

Common Ground • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault


Great River Road Wine Trail Food and Wine Event 11am-6pmGreat River Road Wine TrailFor $30 each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited, plus free wine and food tasting at each winery. Designated driver tickets are $10 per person. More info at greatriverroadwinetrail.org. Also Nov. 11.

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

Dance: Fresh Space • 2pmDittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. Olaf, NorthfieldStudent and faculty work highlighting in-prog-ress as well as completed dances.

Theater: Marry Me a Little • 2pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Band Day Concert • 4pmSkoglund Center, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by Tim Mahr and Paul Niemisto.

Michael Loonan • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA professional piano player/crooner perform-ing a variety of music including popular standards, contemporary classics, jazz and classical.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Festival of Centerpieces • 5-8pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultOne of a kind, handmade centerpieces will be auctioned off. Bid-ding will begin opening night, Nov. 8. The silent auction will close Nov. 10 at 11pm during the Evening of Elegance. This opening night is free and open to the public.

The YaYa Boys – Joshua Kloyda and Tom Nelson • 8pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldVeteran singer-songwriter Tom Nelson’s country/blues/classic-rock style is always a crowd pleaser teams, while upstart blues guitarist

and singer Joshua Kloyda is one of those “catch him now before he’s a star” kind of guys.

Ian Alexy • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldSinger/songwriter/guitarist offering deft finger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warming tales of a well-traveled 20-some-thing-year-old.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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


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

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

Ian Alexy

Andrew Walesch


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An Evening of Elegance • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultCelebrate the arts and dance the night away. This formal attire, black-tie-optional event is a truly elegant evening out. Final bid-ding will take place on the Festival of Centerpieces Silent Auction (see Nov. 8 description). $25 members, $35 nonmembers.



The Trembling Wilburys 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaA tribute to The Traveling Wil-burys – a collaboration of stars George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.

Bonnie and the Clydes • 8-10:30pmContented Cow, NorthfieldTake a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace and flower power from the late ‘60s and early ’70s. The Bonnie is Bonnie Jean Flom. The Clydes are Bill McGrath and Scott McMillan.

HAPPENINGS Saturday, November 10, continued


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

Mr. Peabody • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault

SuNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Great River Road Wine Trail Food and Wine Event 11am-4pmGreat River Road Wine TrailSee Nov. 10 description.

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

Guest Recital: Pavia Winds • 2pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldErica Bennett (flute), Sarah Carmack (oboe), Ryan Golden (clari-net), Justin Windschitl (bassoon) and Gina Monge (horn).

Theater: Marry Me a Little • 6pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

AAuW Speaker: Dina Fesler of the Children’s Culture Connection • 7pmSt. John’s Church, Northfield Dina Fesler, founder of the Children’s Culture Connection, will share the journey her organization’s ground-breaking middle school curriculum “Hearts and Minds” has taken. This unique program connects children in Afghanistan and the United States to create better global citizens; teachers and students alike have found the experience nothing less than transformational. Dina plans to expand “Hearts and Minds” to 11 other countries, eventually connecting all U.S. middle-schoolers to kids in regions around the world. The event is free and open to the public; for information, call Carol James at 507/664-6074.


Faculty Recital: Pianist Christopher Atzinger • 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield

TuESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Minnesota Raptor Center Visit • 6:30-7:30pmGreat Hall, Faribault Public LibraryFour raptors, including a bald eagle, will join the Raptor Center speaker. Free and open to the public, no registration required, but seating is limited.

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pmContented Cow, Northfield


Lecture: The ‘Hit Man’ in American Film • 6:30pmBuntrock Commons, Viking Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldScreenwriter and part-time faculty member, Tom Pope.

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


Spay-ghetti Dinner • 5-7pmNorthfield Eagles ClubEnjoy an authentic Italian dinner while supporting Prairie’s Edge Humane Society’s spay-neuter programs. Laptops will also be at the ready for diners to Give to the Max for Prairie’s Edge. Tickets $6 advance, $7 at the door. 507/334-7117.

Holiday Art Fair and Open House • 5-7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis is the first of a four-day event. Guest artists will be on site dur-ing this opportunity to see and shop for local art. Refreshments.

Wine Club – Holiday Show • 7-9pmGrand Event CenterThe Northfield Liquor Store hosts this free and open-to-the-public tasting just in time for the holidays.


The YaYa Boys – Joshua Kloyda and Tom Nelson 8pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldVeteran singer-songwriter Tom Nelson’s country/blues/classic-rock style is always a crowd pleaser teams, while upstart blues guitarist and singer Joshua Kloyda is one of those “catch him now before he’s a star” kind of guys.

Percussion Ensemble • 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDirected by David Hagedorn.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Holiday Art Fair • 10am-5pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis is the second of a four-day event. See Nov. 15 description.

Exhibit Opening Reception: Kathleen Putrah, Loraine Schweich and Kaelen Kurtzweil • 5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee galleries page.

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

Christopher Anders • 6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, Northfield

Theater: Peter Pan • 7pmNorthfield Middle School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Dance: Friday Night Lights • 7pmDittmann Center, St. Olaf, NorthfieldA short dance is performed – a student moderator poses a question – audience, choreographer and dancers begin a conversation.

Theater: Marry Me a Little • 7:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

John Gorka • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterAfter taking first place in the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1984, Gorka has toured with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Christine Lavin, Lucy Kaplansky and Dave Van Ronk. In 1991, Rolling Stone Magazine called him “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement.” Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.

Dance: Gather • 8pmDittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. Olaf, NorthfieldGather to move, to dance, to enjoy the rhythms of live percussion. About an hour of gently directed and freely invented dancing with any friend you’d like to bring.

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

Concert: Jazz I • 8:15pmLion’s Pause, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDirected by David Hagedorn.

Space Needle • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault


Holiday Art Fair • 10am-5pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis is the third of a four-day event. See Nov. 15 description.

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Cheese and Chocolate Weekend • 12-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsEnjoy sampling local cheeses and wonderful chocolates. Visit all the wineries over the weekend and complete your wine trail passport for a complimentary glass of wine and a chance to win a wine gift basket. More info at 3riverswinetrail.com. Also Nov. 18.

Theater: Peter Pan • 1pmNorthfield Middle School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Don Paulson • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBluegrass and folk with influences by the likes of The Beatles, Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Nickel Creek.

Theater: Imaginary Invalid • 2 and 6pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Exhibit Opening Reception: Layl McDill and Linda Deg Lee 3-5pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee galleries page.

The Average Janes • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsMusic from the ’70s, ’80s and today. A little country without the twang.

Wine, Women & Comedy • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultAn evening of sophistication, laughter and relaxation with a taste-ful experience through the vineyard and a night of hilarity. Sami Dare’s stage hypnosis show is the ultimate reality show – the audi-ence provides the entertainment. It’s safe, funny and guaranteed to please. Wine sampling with Bauer’s Southside Liquor begins at 7pm. $17 members, $22 nonmembers.

Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival by Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaA complete blast from the past show experience. Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks are the original authors of the rockumentary, which includes vintage footage and brief narration. The show starts with CCR’s formation and rise to fame, peaking in 1969-70, troubles between brothers John and Tom Fogerty and the decline and eventual end of the band.

Guitarist Rich Prenier • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, Northfield

The Zillionaires • 8-11pmUpstairs Rueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA fun mix of covers and originals. Wear your dancing shoes.

Theater: Marry Me a Little • 9:30pmKelsey Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.

Dan Switch • 9:30pmFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldAcoustic/pop. The Average Janes

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Gel • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Holiday Art Fair • 11am-4pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis is the final of a four-day event. See Nov. 15 description.

Cheese and Chocolate Weekend • 12-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee Nov. 17 description.

Don Paulson • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBluegrass and folk with influences by the likes of The Beatles, Rocky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Nickel Creek.

Jazz II and III • 4:30pmLion’s Pause, St. Olaf, NorthfieldDirected by David Hagedorn.

Philharmonia Home Concert • 7:30pmBoe Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by Martin Hodel.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20



Jimi ‘Prime Time’ Smith and the Groove Merchants/Rhino • 6pm-2amGrampa Al’s, FaribaultMinneapolis blues artist Jimi Smith pays tribute to the late local legend Big Walter Smith with Big Walter’s own Groove Merchants from 6 to 10pm, followed by Rhino until 2am.

Thanksgiving Eve PartyContented Cow, NorthfieldLive music, martini and cider specials

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

Mark Allen and the Key West Rejects • 8:30-11pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldThe Key West Rejects are Mark Allen and a cast of talented musi-cians performing favorites from the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Foo Fighter, and Buck Cherry--along with a repertoire of original tunes.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

JAS • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Jagged Ease • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThe creative sound of a five-piece band with Gabe Holmes (acous-tic guitar, vocals), Steve Hanson (bass), Kevin Dobbe (drums) and Charlie Lacey (lead guitar).

Fine Craft Collective Artist Reception • 4-7pm504 Division St., NorthfieldAn annual cooperative retail show of fine craft in Northfield – just in time for the holidays, mid November-Dec. 24.

Community Café Fundraiser Night: Café by Candlelight • 5:45pm table viewing, 6:30pm dinnerFaribault American LegionA festive evening of beautifully decorated tables, stolling musicians and a great meal. Proceeds benefit Tuesday Community Meals.

Michael Johnson • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaMichael Johnson is a soloist at heart, and though he’s known for hits like “Bluer than Blue,” “This Night Won’t Last Forever” and “That’s That,” his first love is the intimacy and spontaneity of a solo concert.

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


IRIS Turkey Trot • 7am registration, 8am kids start, 8:30am adult startFaribault Middle School GymnasiumThis is the fourth annual IRIS Turkey Trot with proceeds benefit-ting Infants Remembered in Silence, Inc. Registration information at irisremembers.com.

Turkey Trot • 8am registration, 9am startNorthfield Golf ClubThis is an annual favorite (6th annual) for friends and family with nearly 600 taking part. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Rotary Youth Exchange Program and other Rotary International projects. Registration $12 before Nov. 8, $15 after. Info and registration at northfieldrotary.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Lonesome Dan Kase • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldThink music from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and mix in a little more ragtime and a hint of bluegrass.

The Lisa Rowland Trio • 9:30pmFroggy Bottoms, NorthfieldAcoustic pop/country.

Steel Orchid • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, FaribaultVeteran musicians, formerly of Joy Ride, PopRocks and The Chop-pers, play a powerhouse of ’80’s rock.

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Burning Chrome • 9pm-12amContented Cow, NorthfieldSt. Paul-based band with rock at heart and a guarantee that each song will be a minimum of six minutes and a maximum of, well, somewhere around 18. All original material because the best things are still hand made. Chris Trifilio (guitar, vocals), John Gagich (drums) and Bryan Vann (bass). Influences include the Grateful Dead, Santana, Zeppelin, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Luna, Wilco, The Pixies, Lucinda Williams, Guy Clark and U2.

Mark Allen/Key West Rejects • 9:30pmFroggy Bottoms, Northfield The Key West Rejects are Mark Allen and a cast of talented musicians performing favorites from the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Foo Fighter, and Buck Cherry--along with a repertoire of original tunes.

Life Tragic • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

The D’Sievers • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

I Cantanti: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols • 7:30pmCarleton Chapel, NorthfieldAlso Dec. 4 at First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls.

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Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pmHogan Brothers Acoustic Café, 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.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

French Canadian Style Christmas • 4-7pmAlexander Faribault House, FaribaultThe house will be decorated as it was when the Faribault family lived there in the 1850s. Enjoy french “christ cakes,” sugar cookies, and cider and see the historic house as well as the Faribault Busi-ness exhibit in the upstairs museum. Free and open to the public. Also Dec. 1, 10am-3pm.

Theater: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Matthew Griswold • 8-11pmContented Cow, NorthfieldAcoustic/folk rock/pop.

Ben Aaron • 8-11:30pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA true folk musician. Influences include the folk revival, country blues and the new Americana music that is sweeping the nation.

Johnny Holm Band • 8:30pmGrand Event Center, NorthfieldThe Johhny Holm Band has been rocking Minnesota and the rest of the country for decades and makes this annual appearance to kick off the Grand’s holiday parties (see ad in this Guide). Doors open to the public at 8:30pm. $10 cover.

Playback • 10pm-2amGrampa Al’s, Faribault Rock, pop and dance music with covers from Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kid Rock and Katy Perry, and favorites from the ’80s and ’90s.


Friends of the Northfield Public Library Trivia Bee • 7pmGrand Event Center, NorthfieldPrizes, cash bar and live music and dancing to The Zillionaires. Register your team of 4 by Nov. 26, with a tax-deductible gift of $100 or more. Specta-tors welcome; suggested donation at the door. Complete details and registration at northfieldlibraryfriends.org.

Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin •7:30pmNewhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault

Award-winning musician Billy McLaughlin leads this six-member ensemble with acous-tic instrumental and vocals that harken back to a quieter, simpler time: traditional carols, hymns and holiday favorite. Adults $15, students $9.

The YaYa Boys – Joshua Kloyda and Tom Nelson • 8pm-12amContented Cow, Northfield

Veteran singer-songwriter Tom Nelson’s country/blues/classic-rock style is always a crowd pleaser teams, while upstart blues guitarist and singer Joshua Kloyda is one of those “catch him now before he’s a star” kind of guys.

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

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By Felicia Crosby

If you go into down-town Faribault often (and you should go into downtown Faribault often) you will eventually run into sisters Ann Vohs and Dee Bjork. It’s best to just go find them – they’re work-ing after all, in the side-by-side family establish-ments of Vohs Floors and the Crafty Maven – and when you do, you’ll know you’re in for a treat. I got such a treat recently when I sat down with them in the friendly, chock-a-block treasure chest that is the Crafty Maven, and learned a little about life in a small town, why the Scoop Sisters could give “Murder She Wrote” a run for its money and how Faribault’s littlest downtown residents have guardian angels in Ann and Dee.

On sisterhood (with other sisters Beth and Carol) and being mistaken for each other: D – It happens all the time to me;

people think I’m Ann, so she tells me that I have to be nice at all times, just in case. Once someone was next door (at Vohs Floors, which Ann owns with her husband), then came in here and said, “How’d you get in here so quickly?”! A – But I don’t get the same; people don’t think I’m you – they think you’re me. D – We’re the ABCD sisters; Carol lives in Pennsylvania and

Beth (Westerhouse) teaches in Burnsville at Hidden Val-ley Elementary School.

….and how is it for Dee to work for a sibling (Beth owns Crafty Maven, where Carol’s felt craftwork is for sale)? D – It’s great; the boss is never around. And I’m employee of the month, every month! Beth had the vision for the store about five years ago – A – my daughter Amelia called her the original “crafty maven” and it stuck – D – and I had the business background with a long

career in retail, including Pier One and Office Max. A – We had space in the building; they tore out the ceiling and exposed the tin and opened in 2007 – D – it’s a general store. Everything but the pickle barrel!

A Faribault home and a family tradition A – Faribault has history; you learn something new all the time! I just found out that the local Episcopalian church (the Cathedral

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people. Let me tell you about Michelle’s Garden. Dee feeds the local kids cookies, and one day this little girl Michelle comes in for one. She keeps coming back for more and Dee said, “Why don’t you help me in the store in exchange for more cookies?” They started Michelle’s Garden four years ago with Beth from this trashy lot outside – it was a mess. There were a lot of kids here with no place to play so now they have a play space.

(The garden out back is a delight, with tables and chairs, outdoor art-work, an entrance gate and lots of beautiful plants. It’s easy to imagine children spending an entire day there, playing and planting.)

The plants are from my garden; Dee and Michelle maintain the space. Michelle has just about adopted Dee!

Something about Ann, from Dee: D – Ann has quite a lot of empathy. She’s the go-to person when people need help, when families are in need, when someone needs mentoring. She has a passion to see that people are treated fairly and equally. She helps that person who comes looking for food. She’s a human resource book!

And If They Ever Want Their Own TV Show: A – We’ve got the scoop on downtown, too. D – That’s us; the Scoop Sisters! We ‘re always look-ing out the windows; we thought it would be fun to have a private detective agency – incognito! – with an ice cream shop out front.

of our Merciful Saviour) was the first cathedral in the US. Also, we have more buildings on the National Historic Register than any-where in the state outside the Twin Cities. D – The excellent state schools (Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, both in opera-tion since the 1860s) and Shattuck-St. Mary’s. The architecture on those campuses is just incredible. And the park system! River Bend, the bike trails – when someone’s new here, I always tell them to just go to the parks and take a walk. A – Our parents, Bob and Ruth Bjork, came from Lindstrom after

the war, and we all grew up here. There’s family here; it’s a small town. You can build relationships with people. D – Our dad passed away in 2003, and we get together every year on the anniversary. We have supper, play “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” with Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and write messages to him on balloons - A – then we send the balloons up in the air.

Something about Dee, from Ann: A – Dee is very generous, very outgoing and very interested in

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By Rich Larson

It’s election season and I’m all fired up. So pardon me while I get up on my soapbox.

*tap* *tap* Is this thing on? <squeak> Ok.

My fellow Minnesotans, I have a couple things I want to talk about today. The first is a very simple request:

Vote no. Twice. Please, vote no.

I also want to talk about the arts. And the economy. Family values. Commu-nity. And gas prices. In short, friends, I would like to talk about the Paradise Center for the Arts, in Faribault.

If you live in Faribault, you know about the Paradise. It’s even probable that you’ve attended a show or a production there. Maybe you saw Louie Anderson there this summer. Or you saw the Buddy Holly/Roy Orbison tribute last year. Or maybe you or your kids (or both) took a class there. Or maybe you’re planning to go see the production of “Willy Wonka” in December. If you live in Northfield, Lonsdale, Cannon Falls, Dennison, Kenyon, Nerstrand,

Lakeville, Rochester, or anywhere but Faribault, it’s entirely possible you heard something about the cool stuff they’re doing at the Para-dise, and thought “Yeah, but…Faribault?” As a ten-year resident of Northfield, I will admit to thinking that, and it was an incredibly stupid thing to do.

They underwent a major renovation a couple years ago. If you haven’t been there, it’s an absolutely gorgeous theater, with two art galleries, classrooms and rehearsal space. It sits right on Central Avenue, amidst all the cute little shops and offices, right across the street from the Cheese Cave. “The place is beautiful,” says Barb Piper, who is a frequent performer and attendee at the Paradise. “Before they made that renovation, it was pretty rough. But they put some money into it, and they really did it right.”

The board of directors at the Paradise had a vision, and they decided to act on it. The Paradise’s executive director, Ryan Heinritz, told me, “Our mission statement is to create a vivid and energetic cultural center for the region and the community.” The remodeling was the key point in that vision. The problem is paying for it.

Heinritz isn’t a guy who minces words. “We had a $2.1 million renovation project, and we took out a loan for $775,000.” Heinritz has been an actor and a salesman. He’s a guy that has a great understanding of the arts world

and the business world, which is a rare combination. The Paradise’s debt predates his hiring, and the rea-son he was brought on board is pretty obvious. “They didn’t have any money, and they needed someone that could run the business. They were looking for somebody to find money, raise money, make money. Money, money, money. They’d had a good vision to take an old movie theater that was empty for years, and turn it into an Arts Center. And they did it successfully, although the finances may not

Ryan Heinritz and the Paradise Center for the Arts.


completely reflect that.” But now they needed somebody to make the whole thing work.

Heinritz is doing that. The Paradise pays its bills, and is working on debt reduction, but it struggles for every dime. “When I started, membership was at 168. And if you’re a non-profit, member driven organization, and you depend on those membership revenues, it’s gotta be more than that. So, in January 2011, I went out on stage and I said ‘I need 1000 members’.” It got people’s attention. Mem-bership is now right around 600. A terrific increase, to be sure, but still far short of their needs and goals.

They’ve increased the membership by offering top quality pro-gramming in the auditorium, featuring incredible works in their galleries, and really trying to be all things to all people. “There are theater people, there are art people, there are education people, there are people that just like to support things. What I’m trying to do is make sure they’re all Paradise people. My hope – I kind of joked about this when I came on board – is that we have a really large sandbox, and everybody has a shovel, and we all need to build the biggest, most amazing sand castle, so everybody can come and go ‘Now that’s a kick ass sand castle.’”

It already is a kick ass sand castle, but people outside of Faribault need to know about it. Most of us will drive to the Cities, pay $15 to park downtown, go eat at a downtown restaurant at a bare minimum of $50 for two people, and then take in a show at the Orpheum or the State in Minneapolis, or the Ordway in St. Paul where ticket prices start at $65. That’s about $200, and we haven’t even factored in gas at $3.80 a gallon. We’ve all done it, and we’ve all called it a nice night out.

How many of us have considered an alternative?

One of Heinritz’s favorite lines is something he said in the Guide a couple months ago: “From my driveway in Northfield, MN to the backstage door at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, MN, it’s 19 minutes.” The parking around the Paradise is free. There are a couple fantastic restaurants that are closer to the Paradise than Pazza Luna is to the Ordway. And the average non-member ticket price to an event at the paradise is somewhere around $22. Now, OK, you’re not going to see Robert Goulet and Richard Harris do “Camelot” at the Paradise, nor will you see Bob Dylan, Dave Brubeck or the current Cities 97 flavor of the month. But next year, you will see Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” there. You will be able to see some of the best musicians and performers in and around Minnesota. And you’ll see them in a comfortable, intimate setting, for less than half the price of going up to the Orpheum. On top of that, the Paradise has a reputation for treating its performers very well. Happy performers make for great shows. Piper told me, “I love playing at the Paradise. It’s a little piece of heaven down here. It’s a little piece of magic.”

Go look into it. Think about becoming a member. They’ve just announced the 2013 season, and I’d guess you’ll find something to your liking. Supporting the Paradise, and helping it grow, means supporting the arts in our area. You’ll be contributing to something that’s becoming pretty special. Right in our own backyard.

Ok, I’m off my soapbox. Thanks for sticking through this.

(And Vote No!)


had the only team that had beaten them in middle school, not just once, but three years in a row.

Sullivan told me Geiger and his classmates were good, all-around athletes who had fun in practice but “played against each other really hard.” Sullivan explained that sometimes there are teams that don’t play well against each other in practice, but “these guys would knock each other down, laugh about it, get back up and do it again. They were a very competitive group, close-knit.”

So the 1997 “Battle of Rice County” was a day of reckoning for the Raiders of the senior class who hoped to settle a score with the neighboring town, even though it had been ten years since varsity teams had clashed. (Despite their proximity, Northfield and Farib-ault varsity teams were in different conferences, with Northfield usually having only one non-conference game to start the season. As of this year, Northfield is 5A and Faribault 4A, so they are now not even in the same class.)

Faribault had won the last varsity game played in 1987 by a score of 26-7 and had won nine of the previous 11 meetings, with North-field’s last win being a 6-0 shutout in 1986. For this 1997 match-up, Northfield’s allotment of 600 tickets was gone in half an hour.

The Raiders went into this “game of the decade” with only one loss, a non-conference home game against Wisconsin’s eventual state champion, Menomonie, a loss which still rankles Geiger. “We should have beat them!” he declared. But, “I know we learned one thing in that game, that we were very good.” The Raiders fell short 20-13, despite dominating the second half.

After a close win 14-7 over Red Wing, the Raiders barreled over Farmington 47-19 and Prior Lake 34-6,

1997 Northfield Raiders: State Football Champions The Northfield Raiders won their one and only state football championship at the Metrodome on Nov. 22, 1997, by defeating Detroit Lakes 28-0. But Bubba Sullivan, a 1985 graduate of North-field High School now in his 24th year of coaching football at NHS, told me that a lot of people will say that the state championship game was actually played at Bruce Smith Field in Faribault on Nov. 1 of that year. He considers it one of the most memorable victories of his coaching career.

“It’s the Battle of Rice County!” proclaimed the headline of the Northfield News of Oct. 31, 1997, in a preview story by Scott King. The Class 4A, Section 1 title clash featured two powerhouse teams that were mirror images of each other. The no. 3 ranked Northfield Raiders (8-1), champs of the Missota Conference, were averag-ing 34 points and 321.8 yards of offense, with the no. 2 ranked Faribault Falcons (9-0), champs of the Big 9 Conference, averaging 32.1 points and 336.6 yards of offense per game. Their defenses had allowed only an average of 5.7 points per game (Faribault) and 9.6 points per game (Northfield) from opponents.

The Falcons, coached by Rich Oliphant (134-83 win-loss record, then in his 24th year), had their first unbeaten season since 1976 and were hoping to make it to their first ever state tournament. The Raiders, under coach Bubba Sullivan (67-34, with a playoff record of 22-7), were looking for their fifth straight state tournament appearance. And despite their recent successes, the Raider seniors were looking for something else against Faribault: gaining bragging rights dating back to middle school days.

Matt Geiger, the Raiders’ versatile “go-to” player who still holds records from that 1997 season, spoke to me of the special group of Northfield teammates he had been part of and the rivalry that existed between the two schools.

“We were just a bunch of little kids running around playing with each other. We grew up together and we were all friends. Hard to believe you could have 50 kids that age that could all be friends – we all got along well.”

Fifty? Really? Yes, he said, starting in 6th grade and ending up with maybe 20 seniors who played together on the high school football team. “We weren’t just friends during the football season, we were friends year round and did a lot of stuff together.”

And what made this group so special? Without a pause, Geiger said, “Just the desire to win. We didn’t ever like to lose.” And Faribault

HISTORICHAPPENINGS

By Susan Hvistendahl

Coach Bubba Sullivan holds the 1997 football state champi-onship trophy. The 1997 team (below) posed for a triumphant picture after their state cham-pionship victory over Detroit Lakes.

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followed by shutouts of New Prague (36-0) and Shakopee (41-0), with a 44-20 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s and another shutout 31-0 over previously undefeated Hutchinson to win the Missota Conference title. In the semi-finals, the Raiders disposed of Owatonna 46-14 with Geiger becoming Northfield High’s all-time leading scorer (he continues to hold the record of 268 points scored from 1995-97). The Falcons had defeated Red Wing 36-7 to set up the highly anticipated game with the Raiders.

The Raiders started the scoring with a 12-play, 72-yard drive, which concluded with an 11-yard touchdown reception by Hans Bengt-son from quarterback Jason Holm for a 7-0 lead. Faribault came back with an 11-play, 63-yard drive, with running back Chris Kern rushing for 26 yards and scoring a touchdown from four yards out with 15 seconds left in the quarter. A try for two points failed, leaving the score 7-6. Kern burned the Raiders again with 2:49 left in the half when he caught a perfectly thrown 83-yard touchdown pass from Falcon quarterback Brent Peroutka. The two-point conversion failed, so the Raiders were down 12-7 at halftime. But Geiger told me no one on the team was feeling down about the score because “we knew we were going to score more than the 12 they had.” Sullivan told a reporter that his team was not fazed by that big pass play with another half still ahead. “We made some adjustments and the kids came out and played good football in the second half.”

It was a big play of the Raiders in the third quarter that turned the game around. Scott King wrote in his Northfield News account of Nov. 5, 1997: “On the night after Halloween, Northfield’s trick was no treat for Faribault” as Sullivan “reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out something sweet: a fake punt on fourth-and-three that resulted in a 31-yard run by Phil Remes, setting up the Raiders’ go-ahead touchdown and a 15-12 lead.”

Sullivan told me this was not a new play. “Our assistant coach at the time Clay Anderson brought that fake punt in several years before and I remember we had run it in different games for a few years. We would snap to what is called the personal protector and he would run up and tuck it in between the legs of another guy near the line of scrimmage and then everyone would run to the left, and that guy would wait, wait, wait, then he’d run to the right. I never thought it would work.” But it had worked before and worked again at this “key time in the game” against Faribault, keeping the

drive alive and leading to a touchdown run four plays later by Holm and a two-point conversion.

King wrote that Raider punter Hans Bengtson “leaped and faked like the snap had gone over his head” as punter-protector Colin Perkins got the snap and “tucked the ball into the hands of Remes.” Remes later said, “I got a little too nervous and went a little early, but it worked out OK. It was an awesome feeling when I saw how much (open) field I had.”

Brad Uecker’s kickoff pinned Faribault deep in its own territory. Geiger (at defensive end) intercepted a pass, headed for the end zone but fumbled at the one-yard line. Geiger told me, “That was kind of excitement and failure at the same time! We just got lucky enough that Colin Perkins (at safety) was there to recover it in the end zone,” creating the Raiders lead of 22-12.

The Falcons had three second-half turnovers, the second of which led to six more Raider points in the last quarter. The final scoring drive of 63 yards in seven plays was highlighted by two passes from Holm to Bengtson, a 41-yard pass and an eight-yard touch-down pass to complete the scoring at 28-12 when the extra point kick was missed.

The Raiders had their fifth straight sectional title and a state quarterfinal berth against number 5 ranked Fairmont, while the Falcons closed out only their third unbeaten regular season in school history at 9-1. After their elimination by the Raiders, the Faribault team signed and sent over a letter to the Northfield High team wishing them good luck in the state playoffs. Sullivan told me he thought this was a “very classy” thing for coach Oliphant and the Falcons to do and showed the feelings of respect and sportsmanship between the two rival teams. The letter was put up in the locker room.

Geiger said he still knows a few of the Faribault players. I asked him, “Do you give them a hard time?” He answered, with a smile, “It still gets brought up in conversation sometimes.”

The state quarterfinal game at Fairmont started off with a bang for both teams. Geiger scored on a Northfield High record-break-ing 84-yard punt return. Geiger remembers that the ball hit him and he dropped it at first. “Then I picked it up and scored on it.

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Matt Geiger (left and center) carrying the ball against Detroit Lakes during the 1997 state championship match. Right: Fans celebrate with the team at the Metrodome. Photos by Ken Warner.


Kind of a weird play. Usually once you drop a punt, the other team recovers it.”

Fairmont responded with a 49-yard Cardinal touchdown run for a 7-7 tie in the first quarter. A second quarter field goal gave Fair-mont a 10-7 lead but Bart Wiese took the ensuing kickoff 50 yards and Uecker’s 22-yard field goal tied the game at 10-10. After the Raiders took the ball back at midfield, Holm hit Bengtson for 16 yards and then threw a 35-yard “hail Mary” pass which was tipped in the end zone and caught by Jeremiah Smith with seven seconds left in the half to put the Raiders up 17-10. Sullivan remembers that Smith “caught it after it bounced off one or two guys” and “that just got us a ton of momentum going into halftime.” In the second half the Raiders added a 21-yard TD run by Huebner and two scores from Bengtson (on a 9-yard pass reception and 45-yard interception return) for a final score of 38-10 and a return to the Metrodome for a Class 4A semifinal game against No.1 ranked Spring Lake Park (11-0).

It was the first-ever meeting of the Raiders and Spring Lake Park Panthers. Both teams had lost the previous year to Mora – the Panthers in the sectional finals and the Raiders in the state cham-pionship game (a close 7-3 contest). As expected, the game was a defensive battle for teams which had allowed only 9.8 points per game (Raiders) and 11.5 (Panthers). Spring Lake Park scored on a 50-yard first quarter interception run and Northfield tied the game 7-7 just before the half after a Panther fumble near the goal. Anoth-er Panther fumble after halftime led to a five-yard pass from Holm to Geiger for a 14-7 lead. In the fourth quarter Geiger carried the ball over the goal line for a 21-7 lead. A score by the Panthers cut the lead to 21-14, but Huebner recovered a fumble on the Panthers’ next possession and Uecker kicked a 37-yard field goal for the final score of 24-14. Spring Lake Park came in averaging 33.5 points per game and over 380 yards of offense but was held to 135 yards, 14 points and only four first downs by the Raiders. It was Sullivan’s 70th win at NHS against 34 losses.

The Raiders’ opponent in the 4A state championship game at the Metrodome was Detroit Lakes, whose 1997 season record of 11-1 was marred by only one overtime loss 27-20 to Thief River Falls. Detroit Lakes had beaten Northfield twice before: 21-14 in the 1993 state championship and 32-26 in the 1995 state semifinals. Geiger and his teammates were eager to take on the Lakers again, with a different outcome in mind.

The Raiders had also had been stung by two close losses in finals to Sartell (24-21) in 1994 and to Mora (7-3) in 1996. Sullivan said there was therefore a “little extra pressure” on this 1997 team to win the championship.

The Northfield News headline of Nov. 26, 1997, said it all: “Elation, at last! Raiders Beat DL 28-0 for first-ever state title.” Scott King wrote, “Geiger, the team’s primary game-breaker, tension-breaker and free spirit, again ignited the Raiders (12-1) with three touch-downs while running for a team high 90 yards on 14 carries.”

The Raiders mounted a six-play, 58-yard drive, on their first pos-session which ended with a 29-yard touchdown run by Geiger. Geiger’s second touchdown, after a Matt Faust interception, was a 9-yard TD run in a 30-yard drive in the second quarter, making it 14-0 at halftime. Faust pounced on a quarterback fumble in the

third quarter and returned the ball 39 yards for a touchdown to make the score 21-0. A fumble on the ensuing kickoff recovered by Andy Collins led to the third Geiger touchdown run of two yards (tying a school record of 33 career rushing touchdowns) and the final 28-0 tally. Defense had been the key again, as Detroit Lakes was held scoreless. Huebner had stopped the Lakers’ leading pass catcher Reid Whitworth from catching a single pass and the Lakers completed only two plays of 15 yards or more.

Geiger told me that his team had been confident of victory: “We felt that whenever we played, nobody could beat us.” Even if a penalty was called, Geiger would tell the team, “It doesn’t matter, we’ll get ten yards the next play to make up for it.” Sullivan noted that these good athletes were also smart players, who understood the game and could make suggestions about plays and make good on-field decisions. The team had great leadership, with Holm as quarterback (and linebacker) and Geiger playing almost everything else. Sullivan said Geiger was an “amazing player” at positions of running back, defensive end, kick and punt returner and as receiver with a knack for “making a big play at the right time. And he did it game after game.” Sullivan also noted that while his current Raider team has 60 juniors and seniors, this team had around 35 and “re-ally had to lean on each other a little bit more.”

Some of the Raiders’ confidence came from having played before at the Metrodome, a “great experience” which actually “took their breath away” when they first took the field in 1993, according to Sullivan. “They would just be dead tired after warm-ups because they were so excited” to play inside this rather overwhelming home of the Vikings. So in subsequent appearances, Sullivan told me, “We really tried to teach the kids to slow down, just take it in and enjoy it, rather than being so pumped up that by the time warm-ups are over you are sweating too much.” Playing inside when the team had been used to playing outside in the cold meant keeping the team hydrated more, as well.

Sullivan said the team also had to adjust to an “incredible” noise level. Even though there were fewer spectators for high school contests at the dome than for a Vikings game, Sullivan said com-municating was a struggle and the team would practice at St. Olaf playing a stereo full blast while the offense was trying to call signals “so they could understand how loud it would be.”

Even though that championship season was 15 years ago, Geiger told me that it is still “something that gets brought up in con-versations.” After high school, Geiger worked for a construction company and has now worked for five years at Malt-O-Meal. He and his wife Abby (NHS Class of ‘97) live in Northfield with their two boys, Jake (6) and Ben (3).

“It just means a lot, what we did not only for our team but for Bubba. He deserves that more than anybody did. He’s built quite a program for Northfield.” Geiger commended the positive approach Sullivan took. Even after the opening loss to Menomonie, during film sessions, “he never would point out negative things. Every-thing was the positive, what you did good, maybe you could work on this, you did it right but we need to make it a little bit better.”

Sullivan told me, “We’ve always tried to coach from a positive standpoint, knowing the kids are going to perform better when

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they’re being built up than torn down.” His coaching philosophy, which he learned from his father Bob Sullivan (long-time Carleton football coach) and his high school hockey coach John McNamara, is that while “we want them to work hard, to be disciplined,” play-ing high school football is “supposed to be fun…We’re not getting ready for the pros, we’re not trying to win the Super Bowl, kids aren’t getting paid to play.” And “the kids should still come out with something from the program that they learned beyond winning or losing.”

Geiger told me that as a coach, Sullivan “did an extremely good job of getting the players to get along, to like each other, to compete against each other in a friendly way.” Geiger said, “You don’t realize it when you’re 18 years old but he teaches you way more than just about football…It didn’t matter who you were on our team, every-body was treated the same.” And that lesson is “going to help you

out in the future with everything you do.”

As for the idea that as long as you do your best and play your hard-est, winning is not everything, Geiger laughed and said his coach may have said that, but “To us, it was!” And he suspects, knowing Sullivan to be a competitive person, it is to him, too.

“I enjoy seeing him,” Geiger said of Sullivan. “He’s a good person. I can’t think of anything bad to ever say about him. I hope he’s still coaching there when my boys get there. That would be a great thing to have for them.”

So, having conducted this interview at the Geiger home, I asked 3-year-old Ben (“almost four!”) if he would like to play football as his dad did.

“Yeah!“ Ben said with some enthusiasm, but then reconsidered. “I’m going to be in hockey now!”

Six-year-old Jake proclaimed he liked baseball.

“I guess I can’t convince them to be football players,“ I told their father.

Geiger answered: “They will be! They haven’t had a chance to play yet.” If they do, and play like their dad, North-field High may need to make more space for championship trophies.

Thanks to Matt Geiger and Bubba Sullivan for their memories, and to Gayle Collins for photos and publicity from that state title season of 1997.

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Matt Geiger then…and now, with his sons, Jake and Ben, and his wife, Abby, at home in Northfield.


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

Crossings at Carnegie – crossingsatcarnegie.com, 507/732-7616 – Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults.Rosemaling Workshop: Make Your Own Ornaments – Nov.

29-Dec. 1, 10am-4pm – Rosemal miniature sleighs and various ornaments. Open to anyone with basic rosemaling techniques experience and/or anyone who has participated in any of Vesterheim gold medal winner Ken Magnusen’s previous workshops. These ornaments are only several inches in length and make wonderful heirloom-quality gifts. The instructor will provide wooden ornament blanks available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own project. Rosemaling is a form of decorative flower painting that originated in Norway in the 1700s.

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

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

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

Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at northfieldartsguild.org.

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

Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pmPatty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11amToddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 10-11am Preschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10-11am

Northfield Public Schools Community Services 507/664-3649

Reading Rodeo, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:15-7:30pm – NCRC Preschool Room, Northfield – A Western-themed evening of fun, filled with books and literacy activities for children ages birth through five years. $5 for the first child and $3 for each additional child.

Northfield Senior Center – northfieldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults in a premier fitness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writ-ing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.

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

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

Christmas Garland – Nov. 17 and 24, 10-11am – for ages eight and up (or younger with an adult). Use cookie cutters to create shapes which (after firing) will be painted and strung to create personal garland to decorate the tree or their rooms. Instructed by Dianne Lockerby. $22 members, $26 nonmem-bers.

Rice County Historical Society, Faribault 507/332-2121, rchistory.org

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

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

Secure Base Counseling Centers Groups – securebasecounselingcenter.com – 507/301-3412 -

Mindful Parenting – 4th Saturday each month, 2-3pm – Parent-ing is an challenging opportunity to practice being present and mindful. This discussion group supports its members as they apply mindfulness practice to parenting.

Blended Families – 4th Tuesday each month, 7-8pm – Couples who bring children together from previous relationships have an opportunity to create a whole new family. This blending of families brings with it many rewards and many challenges. This group supports its members as they celebrate lovely aspects and grow through challenges of life in a blended family.

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

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


A&W Page 39 404 Wilson Ave. NW, Faribault • 507/334-9379 – Old-fashioned restau-rant and drive-in, bringing people together to share great food, great root beer and friendly hospitality. Enjoy our signature root beer in a cold frosty mug for a truly one-of-a-kind taste and don’t forget the A&W original Coney Dog.

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

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

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

Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill – 27798 Chippendale Ave 507/645-0676 • Facebook: Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill – 11-1am (every day). Great burgers and pizza, with daily specials. Located at the corner of Hwy. 3 and Cty. Rd. 86. Private party room available.

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

DININGContented Cow Page 8 302 Division St. S., Northfield • contentedcow.com • 3pm-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

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

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

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

The HideAway Page 23 421 Division St., Northfield • 507/664-0400 Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

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

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James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery Page 12 2018 Jefferson Rd., Northfield • 507/663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein Page 32 503 Division St., Northfield • ruebnstein.com • 507/645-6691 • 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.

Johnny Angel’s Eatery & Pub Page 10 37592 Goodhue Ave., Dennison 507/645-6666 • Tue-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sun 12pm-2am – American (Traditional), Italian, Pizza, Sand-wiches. Nightly specials include Wednesday-Baby Back Ribs; Thursday-Specialty Pasta; Friday-Fish Fry; Saturday-King Cut Prime Rib.

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

The Ole Store Restaurant Page 8 1011 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield • 507/786-9400 • olestorerestaurant.com – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm) – Contemporary 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, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations avail-able.

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop Page 8 410 Division St., Northfield 645-8392 – Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

Quarterback Club Page 17 116 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.

The Tavern of Northfield Page 8 212 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 Sat-urdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

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