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This FREE Guide is compliments of By All Means Graphics and our advertisers – tell them you support their support! [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 1 Support the Advertisers that support The Guide elcome After Prom Party...... 16 to the NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE™ ArtOnWater Gallery...... 3 WHere you’ll find what’s going on in Northfield – music, food and fun. Bag Lady...... 16 Beef O’Brady’s ...... 12, 36 Inside this issue are all the happenings to entertain and amuse you for the month of Dar Brooks ...... 14 March! Be sure to catch all the uniquely entertaining bands, artists and lecturers vis- Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra ...... 11 iting Northfield, not to mention stopping in at local establishments for excellent Carleton College...... Inside Front food and shopping! Chapati ...... 18, 36 China Buffet...... 36 “Going green” has a whole new meaning in March as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day College City Beverage ...... 24 Northfield style! Kick off your festivities with the 8th Annual – and very casual and Community Resource Bank...... 37 kookie – St. Patrick’s Day Parade lead by our saint for the day, Jim Bohnhoff. This The Contented Cow ...... 19, 36 fun-for-the-whole-family tradition starts at 1 p.m. setting up in the Econ’OFoods digs...... 6 parking lot, dances up Division and circles around for some indoor holiday cheer at Downtown Dancewear...... 6 The Grand. Consider it your warm-up to a night on the town with the ilk of the Echo ...... 19 Irish infecting the local fare – see pages 14-19. Fashion Fair...... 17 The ArtOrg Winter Concert Series continues to warm us up with acts by the likes of Fieldhouse ...... 9 the Sizzling Eggheads and Howard “Guitar” Luedtke First National Bank...... Back Cover and the Blue Max – find details inside this issue. Freeman’s Formal Wear...... 17 Froggy Bottoms River Pub ...... 16, 36 There’s a lot more local and visiting amusements to be Pam Gillespie, Realtor® ...... 30 had. Here’s your Guide to the month of March. Enjoy! Girls’ Night Out ...... 14 The Grand...... 7 Grezzo...... 4 Vol. 4, Issue 3 Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe...... 7, 36 March 2008 James Gang Coffee House...... 13, 36 17 Bridge Square Jesse James Lanes ...... 25 Northfield, MN 55057 ontentsontents Michael Jordan, Realtor® ...... 27 507/663-7937 [email protected] CCArt Exhibits...... 3 Just Food Co-op...... 30 KYMN 1080 Radio...... 23 Publisher: Local Focus: Bright Spencer ...... 4 Rob Schanilec Maui Sun...... 16 By All Means Graphics Theater ...... 5 NDDC...... 20 Managing Editor: Northfield Arts Guild ...... 10 Christine Bernier HAPPENINGS – Up Close...... 6-19, 24-25, 28-32 Northfield Construction Company ...... 9 Visual Arts Guy: A Month at a Glance...... 20-23 Northfield Dance Academy ...... 28 Nick Sinclair Northfield Historical Society ...... 29 Advertising Guru: Historic Happenings: Susan Hvistendahl....26-27 Northfield Liquor Store ...... 15 Abby Erickson Sports...... 32 Northfield Public Library...... 31 Writers: Olympus...... 24 Christine Bernier Clubs, Classes and More...... 32 Paper Petalum...... 5 Susan Hvistendahl Family Friendly Fun ...... 33 Paradise Center for the Arts...... 35 Online: A Peaceful Touch...... 12 Go to northfieldguide.com Just Curious: Griff Wigley...... 34-36 Perkins ...... 36 for your month of happenings, downloadable PDF of Eats & Drinks ...... 36 Present Perfect ...... 18 this publication, and a sub- Quarterback Club ...... 36 mit-an-event form. Be sure Rueb ‘n’ Stein ...... 17, 36 to send us photos and descriptions of what we’re St. Olaf College...... Inside Front missing and/or what’s com- St. Patrick’s Parade ...... 13 ing up! Tell folks you saw their business listed here. Schmidt Homes...... 15 Advertisers: Sisters Ugly ...... 10 Contact Abby for details at Support advertisers that support your Guide The Sketchy Artist ...... 8 [email protected] to Northfield Entertainment. SNAP...... 30 or 663-7937 – help the Guide support your establishment. Sweet Lou’s Waffle Bar...... 8 Sweet Pea’s Loft...... 7 March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – so The Tavern of Northfield...... 36 “go green!” Join in at the St. Patrick’s Day parade hosted by Saint ON THE Three Links...... 33 Jim Bohnhoff. Then, take part in the many other festivities Tiny’s Dogs All Day...... 9 around town. See pages 14-19 for all the St. Patty’s events and COVER: Willingers Golf Club...... 1, 36 celebrations. Women & Kids on Division...... 5

2 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE ArtOnWater The Flaten Art Museum Northfield Arts Guild 217 S. Water St. • 786-9700 Dittmann Center 304 Division St. • 645-8877 artonwater.com 1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 646-3556 www.northfieldartsguild.org stolaf.edu/depts/art/ Pottery by Chris and Sue Holmquist. Paintings by Byron Anway Paintings by Laura Meddaugh. “Prints in Time” and Nancy Clark Carlson March 1-29 Through March 9 March 19-April 26 “Expanding Oceans” Watercolors by Richard Graves by Mary Edna Fraser on display in the Other Room. ArtOrg March 15-April 13 Moving Walls Gallery 200 Division St. • 645-2555 artorg.info Paradise Center for the Arts Grezzo Gallery 321 Central Ave. • Faribault 16 Bridge Sq. • 581-2161 332-7372 Carleton College Art Gallery grezzogallery.com One N. College St. • 646-4469 Abstract paintings by carleton.edu/campus/gallery Fiber Sculpture by Hyun Su Yu Mike Gullickson, March 7-31 Through March 30 “Functional Sculpture: Furniture from the Upper Midwest” Swag When does furniture become art? 423 Division St. • 663-8870 Through March 10 Ekelund linens from Sweden ➜ art scene: Art opening at ArtOnWater

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Bright Spencer studied art at Indiana University and the University of Chicago, and with private teachers, including Mustafa Naguib, an Egyptian master sculptor. Bright also taught children's art classes at the University of Chicago and has volunteered at Northfield’s own Senior Center, teaching watercolor techniques classes. As a member of the Northfield Arts Guild, you may have seen her work in the gallery over the past few years, or at local fundraising auctions where her work sells like hotcakes! Bright is planning to teach classes in journalling for grandparents and grandchildren in Northfield. See more at www.beautywood.com

4 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE House Arrest: A Search for American Character in and Around the White House, Past and Present Wednesday-Saturday, March 5-8 • 7:30 p.m. Theater Saturday-Sunday, March 8-9 • 2 p.m. Haugen Theater, St. Olaf Directed by Kelsey Cramer. In the wake of 9/11, the war in The Butler Did It Iraq and the subsequent polarization of our nation, America Saturday, March 1 • 7:30 p.m. continues to invent its national character even after 230 Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault years of existence and history. For a country so young and A clever comedy-thriller by Walter and Peter Marks, directed yet so powerful, whose population strives for the same life by Northfielder Kathy Rush. In the living room of a New in spite of such cultural difference, a familiar question York apartment, a struggling writer/director holds a comes to the forefront: “What does it mean to be rehearsal of his new play, a “classic whodunit,” in which all American?” Master playwright and performance artist Anna of the characters are named Butler. In an effort to bring out Deavere Smith has taken that question and applied it the best from a cast too easily distracted by petty jealousies directly to one institution that may represent America more and romantic than we realize – the White House. Using uncensored inter- rivalries, he views with political insiders, members of the media, and “stages” a mur- regular civilians, Smith’s documentary-style play, “House der. That’s when Arrest,” takes a look at how actions inside and surrounding the plot takes the White House have affected our national identity hilarious twists throughout history. Tickets available at and turns that http://fusion.stolaf.edu.tickets or by calling 646-8987. make actors and audience alike lose track of Casting Call • 6 p.m. what is real – Thursdays, March 13 and 20 until a bizarre Paradise Theater of the Arts, Faribault and ironic end- Northfield’s Ryan Heinritz rehearses with Lisa Casting for hosting positions for a new Paradise television ing sets matters Trump for The Butler Did It. series. The theme of the show will be Minnesota arts and straight. Adults artists. Hosts will interview artists, either at Paradise or at $10, children 12 and under $7. the artist’s studio. Hosting is a volunteer opportunity to feature a new artist and artform each show. A documentary will also be made about the making of this series.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 5 Carleton Choir Concert • 8 p.m. DJ Sound Wave Concert Hall, Carleton Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs HAPPENINGS Carleton College Choir Concert, directed by MONDAY, MARCH 3 SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Lawrence Burnett.The Science Lecture: program includes Art Exhibit Opening Singer/McKinley 3-9 p.m. works by Orlando 3:30 p.m. ArtOnWater Gibbons, Johann Olin Hall 141, Gallery Sebastian Bach, Felix Carleton ArtOnWater fine art Lawrence Burnett Mendelssohn- The Laurence McKinley gallery presents new Bartholdy, Alexandre Gretchaninoff, Gould Public Lecture, works by Laura William Henry Smith, Gerald Finzi, Susan Singer “Big Science at Small Stephen Paulus, Daniel E. Gawthrop, Schools: Integrating Genomics Holmquist Meddaugh and Sue and pottery Chris Holmquist.Meet Alexander Freeman and others. Research and Education,” is presented by Susan Singer, Laurence McKinley the artists from 7 to 8 p.m. Exhibit A to Z runs through March 29. The Tavern Lounge Gould professor of the natural sciences. A small native praire plant, Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. DJ Sound Wave Chamaecrista fasciculata (partridge The HideAway Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs pea), is at the center of two collabora- Acoustic guitar. tive projects aimed at bringing the SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Theater: The Butler Did It • 7:30 p.m. power of new generation sequencing Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. technology to the research lab and See page 5. The Contented Cow classroom in an integrated way. Join in on discussions concerning local Working together, colleagues at issues at this “lightly moderated” open Carleton’s Science Education Center, forum. For information on upcoming Cornell University, the National Center topics, go to www.contentedcow.com. for Genome Research, Williams College, Vassar and Barnard are asking Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. The Contented Cow questions about different flowering An informal gathering of musicians ecotypes as it applies to playing acoustic music with northern biofuel production, as well as the ori- roots, particularly of Nordic countries. gins of nitrogen-fixing nodules in the Players and listeners of all ages and legumes, and how to integrate newly levels welcome. For more, visit generated data into student learning. www.northernroots.org. The Butler Did It rehearsal

6 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Art Lecture: Kwong/Mangus • 7 p.m. Eagles Club Boliou Hall 161, Carleton This weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic Clay artists Eva Kwong and Kirk Mangus countries and their immigrant communities in North present an illustrated talk about their America. Plenty of dance music. work.

Paul Guest Recital: Paul Vance • 8:15 p.m. Theater: House Arrest Vance Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf 7:30 p.m. Paul Vance, cello faculty from Winona Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf Art by Mangus State University. Art by Kwong See page 5. DJ Sound Wave TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Chamber Music Recital • 12 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Chamber Music Recital coordinated by ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-7 p.m. Ronald Rodman. ArtOnWater Gallery African Drum Ensemble • 4 p.m. Take in art while enjoying a glass of wine. Sayles Hall Great Space, Carleton Northfield Middle School Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m. African Drum Ensemble performance directed by Jay Middle School Auditorium Johnson. Film Lecture: Basinger • 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Jeanine Basinger, professor of film studies at Wesleyan Violin/Viola Class Recital • 3 p.m. University, presents a lecture on classic American film called Concert Hall, Carleton “The Star Machine.” Book signing to follow. Coordinated by Hector Valdivia. Theater: House Arrest • 7:30 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf See page 5.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 7 Open Mic Night • 7-9 p.m. HAPPENINGS Thursday, March 6 continued Hogan Brothers Sign up begins at 5 p.m. Bluegrass and Oldtime Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m. The Contented Cow St. Olaf Piano Student Concert • 7 p.m. This ongoing event is for bluegrass and oldtime musicians Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for musi- St. Olaf piano students present an evening of music by cians and an evening of entertainment for the audience. women composers.

Todd Thompson Kim Bloom Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The Tavern Lounge The HideAway Acoustic guitar. DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs ArtOrg Winter Concert Series 7-11 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Upstairs Rueb Art Reception • 5:30-7:30 p.m. It’s the eighth installment of Paradise Center for the Arts ArtOrg’s Winter Concert Series. For details, go to Acrylic abstract art by www.artorg.info. Mike Gullickson. Theater: House Arrest • 7:30 p.m. Monroe Crossing Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf 6:30 p.m. See page 5. The Grand Event Goodsell Observatory Open Center House • 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monroe Crossing Goodsell Observatory, Carleton headlines with open- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas ing act Sawtooth Bluegrass Band. Monroe Crossing, the and planets. Dress warmly! Midwest’s premier bluegrass and gospel quintet, “is an amaz- Cancelled if cloudy. Open house ingly talented and tasteful group. I still tell folks that they’re schedules can also be viewed at the best independent bluegrass band out there.” – Marvin http://go.carleton.edu/83. O’Dell, The Grass is Bluer. Admission, $12.

8 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Carleton College Orchestra Concert • 8 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Concert Hall, Carleton The program will include Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C, Community-Supported Agriculture Day • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “Jupiter” and Hindemith’s “Symphonic Metamorphosis on Just Food Co-op Themes by Carl Maria von Weber.” Directed by Hector Stop by to talk with local community-supported agriculture Valdiv ia. farmers – see what they have to offer. Dave Hudson • 9 p.m. Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. Froggy Bottoms Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Dave Hudson made his way through For details, go to www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. the Minneapolis music scene writing Theater: House Arrest • 2 and 7:30 p.m. and singing his own blend of melodic Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf acoustic-rock music. His style has been See page 5. compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. Healthfinders Gala • 6 p.m. His self-styled mix of cover songs rang- American Legion, Faribault ing from the ’80s, ’90s and today, HealthFinders presents magician Tim Freeland and the Rice blended with his own recorded and County All-Star Band at its 5th annual gala. The evening nationally released music is what has includes dinner catered by the Faribault American Legion, kept crowds coming back for more. entertainment, a silent auction and an opportunity to meet fellow community members directly involved in assuring Tom Franek HealthFinders maintains its open doors and provides The Contented Cow patients with the tools needed to live a healthier life. Tickets, Solo piano. $30, available at Just Food Co-op by March 1; $35 at door. Joe Meyer Find more information at www.healthfindersmn.org. The Tavern Lounge International Night • 7 p.m. DJ Sound Wave Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs International Night performances will start at 7 p.m. in the Pause with a food reception in Stav Hall afterwards. Performance free, tickets required and available at Stav Hall until sold out. Food reception $3 students, $5 adults. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 9 HAPPENINGS Saturday, March 8 continued Northfield High School Choir Concert • 7:30 p.m. Boe Chapel, St. Olaf The Autumn Leaves The Contented Cow Band members include David Beckey, Jon Busey-Hunt, Steve Kent and Keith Patterson. Mike Swenson The Tavern Lounge The Autumn Leaves photo by Dave Randall DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Theater: House Arrest • 2 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf See page 5. Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Concert • 3 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra joins the Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra combined with the Northfield Harp Ensemble. Repertoire includes Tschaikowsky’s “Serenade of Strings” and Dvorak’s “Serenade of Winds.” Tickets at the door, $5. Students free.

10 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE St. Olaf Band Concert • 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf St. Olaf Band with guest conductor, Dr. John Whitwell. Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow See March 2 description. Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m. Contented Cow Nordic music returns to the Willow Brae • 7:30 p.m. Willow Brae Cow! Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf Accomplished harpist Andrea Stern DJ Sound Wave and multi-wind player Laura Rueb ‘n’ Stein, MacKenzie convey the warm resonance Northern Roots Session upstairs of traditional Irish and Scottish music MONDAY, MARCH 10 with loving expertise. Their renditions of airs, songs and dance tunes on Celtic Art Lecture: Mark Tribe • 7 p.m. harp, wooden flutes, whistles, pipes, Dittmann Center 305, concertina and voice are uplifting, St. Olaf transporting and truly charming. Mark Tribe, an artist Admission, $5. and curator whose interests lie at the inter- DJ Sound Wave section of emerging Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs technologies and con- THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Mark Tribe temporary art, will speak on new media art. Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Film screening: “Double Indemnity” The world premier of a lost work by 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Mrs. H.H.A. Amy Beach for two pianos Film screening of “Double Indemnity” and songs for soprano, violin cello and by St. Olaf’s Classic American Film piano. Performances by Kathryn Festival, sponsored by the Boldt Chair Ananda-Owens and Christopher in the Humanities. Free and open to Atzinger, piano; Alison Feldt, soprano; the public. David Carter, cello and Hector Valdiv ia, violin. Nordic Jam 7-10 p.m. ChARTdonnay Thursday Eagles Club 5-7 p.m. Listen, jam, ArtOnWater Gallery enjoy! Take in art while enjoying a glass of wine. TUESDAY, Meltby Lecture MARCH 11 7:30 p.m. Blogger Face- Buntrock Commons, to-Face Event St. Olaf 4 p.m. “Old Questions, New Froggy Bottoms Nordic Jam Methods: a Paradigm Social gathering for bloggers, contribu- Shift in How We Think tors to blogs and others who would like Anne Walter about Cell Membranes to meet face-to-face (F 2 F). For infor- and other Biological mation, go to www.froggybottoms. Entities,” by Anne Walter, professor of com/frogbloghtml.html. biology. Northfield High School Choir Northfield High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m. Concert • 7:30 p.m. Middle School Auditorium Middle School Auditorium

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 11 HAPPENINGS Thursday, March 13 continued Chris Koza The Tavern Lounge St. Olaf graduate and 2005 Minnesota Music Award Best New Act winner, returns to Northfield. “He’s got a voice that’s reminiscent of a young Paul Simon and his music com- Chris Koza fortably rides the line between pop and folk, boasting immedi- ately memorable music matched against image-rich lyrics.” – Joe Nickell, the Missoulian. DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Cabin Fever Mini-Golf • 6 and 8 p.m. Northfield Public Library The Northfield Library wages war against cabin fever with a 9-hole, mini-golf course throughout the interior of the library! Golf scrambles begin at 6 and 8 p.m. with the “best seller’s club house” featuring dinner snacks donated by Tiny’s Dogs All Day! Proceeds support the Library Teen Board and efforts to improve the Teen Reading area of the library. Green fees, $5 per person or $18 for pre-registered foursomes. Call 645- 1804 to register.

12 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Auction for the Arts • 6:30 p.m. Kevin Stanke Northfield Arts Guild Theater Kevin Stanke This annual auction turns the Ides of The Tavern Lounge March into “the EDS of March” (named in honor of esteemed auctioneer, Ed DJ Sound Wave Kuhlman) and will feature all things Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs “la vita dolce” – Italian wines, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods, entertainment interludes and cameo appear- ances of song, dance and more. It’ll be a veritable Roman feast! And, of course, fantastic art by local artists. Auctions items donated by friends and neighbors include: dance lessons, sailing trips, cocktail parties and inti- mate dinners Proceeds support the Northfield Arts Guild. ArtOrg Winter Concert Series • 7-11 p.m. Upstairs Rueb The Sizzling Eggheads regularly played Peter Minneapolis’ top original music clubs in Diggins the late ’80s and early ’90s. The improv rock trio headlined First Avenue and the Entry, the Cabooze, 400 Bar, the Uptown Bar & Grill, as well as the Lion’s Pause at St. Olaf and an explo- ration through Carleton’s Cave. Guitarist Peter Diggins was signed to IRS Records. He and bassist Jim Anton recently played the 15th Annual Jimi Hendrix Tribute at the Cabooze, along with drummer Michael Bland (Prince, Mambo’s Combo, Soul Asylum) and decided to revive the Eggheads experience. Diggins also played with Yanni. Drummer for this gig will be Billy Thommes who has played with Jonny Lang, Renee Austin, Sue Foley, Indigenous and Soul Asylum. A special feature of this evening will be a Jimi Hendrix tribute set, with several guitarists performing their favorite Hendrix tunes. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 13 St. Patrick’s Celebration • 1 p.m. HAPPENINGS Friday, March 14 continued Downtown Northfield If you derive from Irish heritage or Marty Anderson and the Goods just wish you did, join the days’ festivities honoring St. Patrick’s Day. Pre-parade rally begins at 1 p.m. at EconO’Foods parking lot. Bring your flags, banners, coat of arms and walking floats. The parade strolls north on Division up Third Street Marty Anderson and the Goods/Sizzling Eggheads toward the Library and south The Contented Cow on Washington, coming to an Marty Anderson and the Goods kick off the evening with end for more fun and festivities the Sizzling Eggheads playing at 11:30 p.m. at The Grand Event Center. Singers welcome to show off SATURDAY, MARCH 15 their talent on The Grand stage. Rice County Horticulture Day • 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Down Lo • 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Upstairs Rueb Master gardener-sponsored sessions on horticulture topics. Down Lo releases its sophomore Preregister by March 1, 645-6109. album “In Our World.” Down Lo Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. strives to provide personal and spiri- Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault tual release For details, go to www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. through music. The band has been known to play for hours without breaks and give their all in every live performance. All ages show from 5 to 7 p.m. and ages 21 and older from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 15 HAPPENINGS Saturday, March 15 continued AprilApril 19th!19th! NHS Annual Meeting and Membership Ball 7 p.m. Great Hall, Carleton Northfield Historical Society hosts its annual meeting and membership ball. Doors open at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Annual meeting from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. with dance and socializing beginning at 8:30 p.m. fea- Christine Rosholt turing the first lady of jazz, Christine Rosholt.Black tie optional. Admission free with membership, new members welcome at the door. Kim Bloom Kim Bloom 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar.

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16 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 17 James White, Jr. HAPPENINGS Saturday, March 15 continued The Contented Cow Classic country. Forcefield Cabaret 6 • 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater St. Patty’s Celebration Mark your calendars for the sixth Forcefield Community Froggy Bottoms Cabaret! Enjoy the fun or become a part of the fun – this Key West Rejects eclectic program awaits you! We are looking for a variety of The Tavern Lounge performers to share their talents in this casual and lively environment. Individual or group talent might include dancers, DJ Sound Wave musicians, jugglers, orators, short plays or comedy acts. The Key West Rejects Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs sky is the limit. If you are interested in performing or would like to purchase tickets, contact the NAG at 645-8877. St. Urho’s Day Fest • 7-11 p.m. Eagles Club Get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day by celebrating Finnish/Nordic style! Beginning dance instruction from 7-8 p.m. with Ralph Tutilla and Ruth Sylte. There will be a short program at 8 p.m. with a possible appearance by St. Urho himself, followed by music and dancing with Multe and Finn Hall. The Eagles Club has a great wooden dance floor, so wear your dancing shoes! Donation encouraged: $5/person, $10/family suggested to support the music. For information, e-mail [email protected]. Finn Hall

18 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Guest Recital: Kelly Kaduce • 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf St. Olaf Orchestra Spring Concert • 3:30 p.m. Soprano Kelly Kaduce is a graduate of Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf both St. Olaf College and Boston Conducted by Steven Amundson. University and winner of the 1999 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Metropolitan Opera National Council The Contented Cow auditions. See March 2 description. Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. Contented Cow Kelly Kaduce Nordic music returns to the Cow! DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

MONDAY, MARCH 17 Film screening: Bringing Up Baby • 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival, sponsored by the Boldt Chair in the Humanities. Free and open to the public. Faculty Recital • 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Charles Gray, violin/viola; Christopher Atzinger, piano. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Heritage The Contented Cow Happenings continued on page 24.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 19 MarchDescriptions, if available, on pages 2-19, 24-25, 28-32. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 2 3 4 5 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Science Lecture: Singer/ Chamber Music Recital Violin/Viola Class Recital The Contented Cow McKinley • 3:30 p.m. 12 p.m., Concert Hall, 3 p.m., Concert Hall, Olin Hall 141, Carleton Carleton Carleton Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. African Drum Ensemble Art Lecture: Eagles Club 4 p.m., Sayles Hall Great Kwong/Mangus • 7 p.m. DJ Sound Wave Space, Carleton Boliou Hall 161, Carleton Rueb ‘n’ Stein Guest Recital: Paul Vance 8:15 p.m., Urness Recital Theater: House Arrest Hall, St. Olaf 7:30 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein

9 10 11 12 Theater: House Arrest Art Lecture: Mark Tribe Blogger Face-to-Face Event Willow Brae • 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m., Dittmann Center 4 p.m., Froggy Bottoms Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf 305, St. Olaf Northfield High School DJ Sound Wave Cannon Valley Regional Film screening: “Double Choir Concert • 7:30 p.m. Rueb ‘n’ Stein Orchestra Concert • 3 p.m. Indemnity” • 7 p.m. Middle School Auditorium St. John’s Lutheran Church Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf St. Olaf Band Concert Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. 3:30 p.m., Skoglund Eagles Club Auditorium, St. Olaf Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

20 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SATURDAY 1 Art Exhibit Opening • 3-9 p.m., ArtOnWater Gallery Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Theater: The Butler Did It • 7:30 p.m. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Carleton Choir Concert • 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton A to Z, The Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein TH U RS DAY FRI DAY SATU RDAY

6 7 Art Reception • 5:30-7:30 p.m. 8 Community-Supported Paradise Center for the Arts Agriculture Day • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-7 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Monroe Crossing • 6:30 p.m. Just Food Co-op The Grand Event Center Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. Northfield Middle School Orchestra Open Mic Night • 7-9 p.m., Hogan Bros Concert • 7:30 p.m., Middle School Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Auditorium St. Olaf Piano Student Concert • 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Theater: House Arrest • 2, 7:30 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf Film Lecture: Basinger • 7:30 p.m. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf ArtOrg Winter Concert Series Healthfinders Gala • 6 p.m. Theater: House Arrest • 7:30 p.m. 7-11 p.m., Upstairs Rueb American Legion, Faribault Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf Theater: House Arrest • 7:30 p.m. International Night • 7 p.m. Bluegrass and Oldtime Jam Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Session • 7:30-10 p.m. Goodsell Observatory Open House Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway The Contented Cow 7:30-9:30 p.m.,Carleton Northfield High School Choir Concert Todd Thompson, The Tavern Lounge Carleton College Orchestra Concert 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton 7:30 p.m., Boe Chapel, St. Olaf DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Dave Hudson • 9 p.m.. Froggy Bottoms The Autumn Leaves, Contented Cow Tom Franek, The Contented Cow Mike Swenson, The Tavern Lounge Joe Meyer, The Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

13 14 15 Rice County Horticulture Day 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Olaf Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m. Cabin Fever Mini-Golf • 6 and 8 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Northfield Public Library Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-7 p.m. Auction for the Arts • 6:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Celebration • 1 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Northfield Arts Guild Theater Downtown Northfield Meltby Lecture • 7:30 p.m. ArtOrg Winter Concert Series Down Lo • 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Rueb Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf 7-11 p.m., Upstairs Rueb NHS Annual Meeting/Membership Ball • 7 p.m. , Great Hall, Carleton Northfield High School Orchestra Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Concert • 7:30 p.m., Middle School Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Kevin Stanke, The Tavern Lounge Forcefield Cabaret 6 • 7:30 p.m. Chris Koza, The Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Northfield Arts Guild Theater DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Marty Anderson and the St. Urho’s Day Fest • 7-11 p.m., Eagles Goods/Sizzling Eggheads James White, Jr., Contented Cow The Contented Cow St. Pat’s Celebration, Froggy Bottoms Key West Rejects, Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 21 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 16 17 18 19 St. Olaf Orchestra Spring Film screening: Bringing DJ Sound Wave Concert • 3:30 p.m. Up Baby • 7 p.m., Buntrock Rueb ‘n’ Stein Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Commons, St. Olaf Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Faculty Recital • 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf EXHIBITS The Contented Cow See page 3 Guest Recital: Kelly St. Patrick’s Day Kaduce • 7 p.m. , Urness Celebration with Heritage THEATER Recital Hall, St. Olaf The Contented Cow See page 5 Northern Roots Session Lecture: Julia Annas CLUBS & 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow 7 p.m. Holland Hall 501, St. Olaf CLASSES DJ Sound Wave See page 32 Rueb ‘n’ Stein Lecture: The World Bank, Poverty and Bangalore, FAMILY FUN India 7 p.m., Buntrock See page 33 Commons, St. Olaf Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Eagles Club 23 24 25 26 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. DJ Sound Wave The Contented Cow Eagles Club Rueb ‘n’ Stein Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein

30 31 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Science/Art Lecture • 7 p.m. The Contented Cow Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Northern Roots Session Film Screening: Imitation 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow of Life • 7 p.m., Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Eagles Club

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22 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE TH U RS DAY FRI DAY SATU RDAY 20 21 22 ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-7 p.m. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault ArtOnWater Gallery ArtOrg Music Event • 7-11 p.m. Art Exhibit Opening Reception Upstairs Rueb Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway 7 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild The Loafers, The Tavern Lounge Norwegian Cowboy, Contented Cow Bluegrass and Oldtime Jam DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Jon Manners, The Tavern Lounge Session • 7:30-10 p.m. The Contented Cow DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Mark Mraz, The Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

Descriptions, if available, on pages 2-19, 24-25, 28-32. 27 28 29 ChARTdonnay Thursday ArtOrg Winter Concert Series Art Exhibit Closing • 3-9 p.m. 4:30-7:30 p.m. 7-11 p.m., Upstairs Rueb ArtOnWater Gallery ArtOnWater Gallery Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Mark Mraz, The Tavern Lounge Key West Rejects • 9 p.m. After October, The Tavern Lounge DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Froggy Bottoms DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and Blue Max • 11:30 p.m., Contented Cow Marty Anderson and the Goods The Tavern Lounge RCAs, The Contented Cow DJ Sound Wave, Rueb ‘n’ Stein Karaoke KaraokeTHURSDAYS Froggy Bottoms, 9 p.m. (unless there’s live music) FRIDAYS Rueb-N-Stein, 9-close SATURDAYS L&M Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fieldhouse, 9 p.m.-close Froggy Bottoms, 9 p.m. (unless there’s live music)

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 23 World Bank is attempting to use growing economic sectors HAPPENINGS Monday, March 17 continued such as IT to turn mega-cities into “world cities” and is lending money directly to city entities rather than to coun- Lecture: Julia Annas • 7 p.m. tries – an approach that could make a major difference in Holland Hall 501, St. Olaf fighting poverty. Michael’s current research focuses on the Julia Annas, regents professor of philos- case of Bangalore, which has a large and growing IT sector ophy at the University of Arizona, will and has been the recipient of massive loans. He also exam- speak about virtue. Annas specializes in ines the troubling impact of this development approach on ancient Greek philosophy including Bangalore’s poor and offers a larger critique of poverty- ethics, psychology and epistemology. reduction ideas, policies and practices. Julia Annas Her research interests are contempo- rary virtue ethics and the resources we can find for this in ancient ethical thinking. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Book signing to follow. Lecture: The World Bank, Poverty and Bangalore, India 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Michael Goldman, associate professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota and McKnight Presidential Fellow, has concentrated his research on the World Bank, examining it as a knowledge producer and as a major player in water issues, environmental issues and social justice. His most recent research is on Bangalore, India, where he lived during a recent sabbatical. Michael is interested in the problems of mega-cities in the global south (including slums, congestion and poverty) as well as attempts to solve these problems. The World Bank and other key players have decided to address world poverty partly by focusing on cities, with the notion that cities are at the core of the poverty problem. The

24 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Eagles Club Listen, jam, enjoy! Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Acoustic guitar. DJ Sound Wave ArtOrg Music Event • 7-11 p.m. Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Upstairs Rueb This night is a special one, and ArtOrg will be partnering THURSDAY, MARCH 20 with the Northfield Historical Society to create a huge 30- foot-long timeline of “The History of Music in Northfield.” ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-7 p.m. Envisioned is a short program of seldom seen video clips, ArtOnWater Gallery interesting musical artifacts, and precious listenings to old Take in art while enjoying a glass of wine. fragile records. What was your favorite music concert, venue, Art Exhibit Opening Reception • 7 p.m. or local band? Did Johnny Cash actually visit Northfield? Northfield Arts Guild Did Keith Jarrett’s concert at St. Olaf get interrupted by The NAG’s main gallery features paintings of Byron Anway WCAL coming through the PA system? Come and partici- and Nancy Clark Carlson. Exhibiting in The Other Room is pate, listen to some cool music, and add some content to the the watercolor works of member artist Richard Graves. timeline. The big Northfield music timeline will be archived Exhibit runs March 19-April 26. by the Northfield Historical Society after it is created this evening. Bluegrass and Oldtime Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m. The Contented Cow The Loafers This ongoing event is for bluegrass and oldtime musicians of The Tavern Lounge all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for musicians DJ Sound Wave and an evening of entertainment for the audience. Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Mark Mraz The Tavern Lounge The Piano Man has a local fol- lowing, so arrive early if you want a table. From Billy Joel Happenings continued on page 28 to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tin- kles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience. DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Mark Mraz

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 25 the opportunity to be considered the progenitor of the famed St. Olaf Choir. This same spring, music teacher Ella HISTORIC Fiske, one of the three first faculty members, and her students presented vocal and instrumental entertainment for HAPPENINGS St. Olaf School. In 1878, a Haydn Chorus Society was organized with about 60 participants from Carleton and NORTHFIELD STYLE Northfield and in 1880, the Department of Music at By SUSAN HVISTENDAHL Carleton became the first department to have its own building. Early Music in Northfield In March 1888, the Manitou Messenger reported, “Song choirs are springing into existence and are as long-lived as May flies, an ephemeral insect which our prospective zoolo- Law books or piano? There was not room for both when gists will be able to fully describe.” Two years later, a St. Olaf John and Ann North planned their move from New York to student obtained some discarded instruments from the town St. Anthony in Minnesota territory in 1849. Ann’s piano and organized a band, which led to the establishment of a won and the law books were shipped later. In 1855, John 14-member, all-male St. Olaf cornet band in October 1891. North founded Northfield and they left St. Anthony for their A St. Olaf orchestra was formed with 18 members in 1894. new home here by bobsled Jan. 1, 1856, despite 44 degrees below zero temperatures. In this way, Ann North’s piano In 1903, F. Melius Christiansen was engaged as music direc- made its way to town and Northfield’s rich musical history tor at St. Olaf, a fortuitous choice. By the time he handed commenced. Ann North would play and sing at local meet- over the baton to his son, Olaf, in 1944, St. Olaf’s choral ings, including the dedication of the school house on Nov. 7, musical reputation was firmly established. He was also the 1856. director of the 46-member, all-male St. Olaf Band, which was the first American collegiate musical group to tour in In October 1856, the townspeople formed a Lyceum at this Norway in 1906, introducing the saxophone and baseball to school house “to create a taste for literature and a thirst for the land of many of their ancestors. The St. John’s Lutheran knowledge,” with John North as its first president. A year Church Choir, which Christiansen also directed, toured later, on Nov. 4, 1857, the Lyceum had its own building at Wisconsin and Illinois in the spring of 1912 and is consid- 109 E. Fourth St., which today still stands as Northfield’s ered to be the start of the St. Olaf Choir. The first Christmas oldest building. It was a community center, providing a festival was held on Dec. 17, 1912. place for debate, a library (with 269 volumes by 1858) and entertainment. A thirst for music was answered by the Meanwhile at Carleton, an orchestra was formed in 1908, Lyceum, as each meeting opened with singing. When Hiram giving its first concert in the spring of 1909. An annual May Scriver (the city’s first mayor and builder of the stone build- Fete began on May 22, 1909, featuring marches, dances, ing which now houses the Northfield Historical Society) was singing by a glee club, ice cream and crowning of May the secretary of the Lyceum, he noted in the minutes, “Our Queen. By the 1920s this fete at Lyman Lakes was said to choir reflects great credit on the musical ability of attract more outside visitors to Carleton than any other Northfield.” event. In 1912, Carleton’s School of Music became a Conservatory of Music and was able to grant Bachelor of The Lockwood Opera House was established at 419 Music degrees. A Music Hall, built in 1914, was called the Division St. in 1872 for amateur, professional and variety best building in the United States devoted to music. shows and in 1899, the opening of the Ware Auditorium (now the Grand) greatly expanded entertainment opportu- Two big names associated with early Carleton music history nities for the town, includ- are Frederick “Daddy” ing musical events. Lawrence and Jimmy Gillette. Lawrence returned to In 1875, Northfield had a Carleton in 1912 to be profes- music teacher, Miss May sor of piano, organ, composi- Martin, and St. Olaf tion and director of the col- School’s inaugural term at lege choir, which sang at the the start of that year Congregational Church. A included instruction in noted composer, he stayed piano, organ and a vocal until 1937. In 1923, Jimmy class. Students formed “St. Gillette came to Carleton as Olaf’s Sangkor” on Dec. 3 professor of organ, becoming with 28 males and nine the college organist and females. However, by April department chairman, and 1876, the choir officers gaining a national reputation decided to join a new gym- directing the Carleton nastics club, instead, and the Symphony Band on cross- choir ended, thereby missing Built in 1857, the Lyceum Building at 109 E. 4th Street was used as a library and meeting place, featuring debates and music. It is Northfield’s oldest building.

26 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Social dancing, seen here at Carleton in the late 1930s, was not allowed at St. Olaf until 1961. country tours. He is believed to be first American composer to write symphonies for wind bands. Northfield High School’s early musical history can be summed up in one name: Paul Stoughton. He came to Northfield in 1935, using whatever space he could find for music lessons, including a large broom closet. He became director of music and served as director of the band from 1935 to 1959, the choir from 1937 to 1954 and the orchestra from 1952 to 1973. He retired in 1973. As for student dancing, an early Lyceum debate topic was “Resolved: That dancing is a proper amusement of young people.” The proposition carried 20-3, “after its discussion socially and politically from Adam to our progenitors.” Carleton allowed dancing for the first time in 1918-19 as a “war measure” to raise the spirits of cadets on campus. On Dec. 9, 1915, St. Olaf added dancing to its list of prohibited activities when two students attended a dance at the dedication of the town armory and said they knew of no rule against it. It wasn’t until 1961 that St. Olaf allowed social dancing on campus. Only square dances, called “square gaming” to distinguish them from dances, were allowed pre- viously. On March 21 you have the opportunity to contribute to a 30-foot-long timeline delineating the history of music in Northfield. ArtOrg and the Northfield Historical Society are partnering to produce this participatory event, to be held upstairs at J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘n’ Stein, 503 Division St., 7-11 p.m. Music is promised, as well. Information and photos for this story were found in the archives of the Northfield feature sponsored Historical Society and his by Carleton College. T

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MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 27 Norwegian Cowboy HAPPENINGS continued The Contented Cow Voted “Northfield’s Best Male Musician” SATURDAY, MARCH 22 for 2008. Old-school country, samba, Movie Saturday • 11 a.m. ’80s rock, alt-country, alt-rock, alterna- Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault tor, altimeter and more. Sketchy yet For details, go to www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. humorous pronunciation of foreign lan- guages. Come on down, Hoss! Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. Norwegian Cowboy

28 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Jon Manners Jon Manners The Tavern Lounge Playing guitar since 1957, he’s played in more bands than we’ll list here – but here are a few: The Stingrays, The Fabulous Intruders, The Critters, The Sticky Wickets, Yellow Fish, The Glass Eye, The Windjammers, No Dice, Rockaday Jonny, Diesel Goose, Zebra, Berceuse, Shriek, Neoneon, The Kitty Younger Band, Flight Time, The Great? Imposters. In the early ’70s worked with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo because “it’s easier to call a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the songlist!” DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow See March 2 description. Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. Contented Cow Nordic music returns to the Cow! DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

MONDAY, MARCH 24 Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Eagles Club Listen, jam, enjoy!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 29 Mark Mraz HAPPENINGS continued The Tavern Lounge What the heck, put a buck THURSDAY, MARCH 27 in his jar, and say, “man, ChARTdonnay Thursday • 4:30-7:30 p.m. what are you doing here?” ArtOnWater Gallery DJ Sound Wave Take in art while enjoying a glass of wine. Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

Mark Mraz

30 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Key West Rejects • 9 p.m. Froggy Bottoms ArtOrg Winter Concert Series • 7-11 p.m. Being kicked out of the Keys Upstairs Rueb in August 2004 didn’t get Howard “Guitar” these musicians down. They Luedtke and Blue just packed up their guitars Max is one of the and headed north for a most versatile bands change. Playing favorites around, performing including Jonny Cash, Tom regularly at rock, Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil blues and jazz festi- Young, Foo Fighters, Lit, Buck Cherry, they cover a lot of vals all over bases. The Rejects play a wide repertoire of originals as well. Wisconsin and Minnesota. Since Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and Blue Max • 11:30 p.m. 1987, Luedtke with his wife and bassist, Deb Klossner,have The Contented Cow opened up for or played with some of the best in the blues Straight from their engagement at the Rueb (see 7 p.m. world including: Long John Baldrey, Sugar Blue, Lonnie description above). Brooks, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, Debbie Davies, Tinsley Ellis, Jeff Healey, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Neal, A.C. Reed, Eddie Shaw, James Solberg, Hubert Sumlin, Koko Taylor, George Thorogood, Joe Louis Walker and Johnny Winter. Luedtke will start out with an acoustic set of delta blues and then blow out the walls with an electric blues set featuring Blue Max! The plan is to pack up and head to the Cow at 11 to play until the cows come home. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar.

Marty Anderson and the Goods Marty Anderson and the Goods The Tavern Lounge Acoustic, electric, classic rock and country alternative with a song list that spans the decades: Dylan, Young, Springsteen, Wilco, Beatles, Hiatt, Ryan Adams and Steve Earle. Band members are: Martin, Michael and Colin Anderson, Paul DeLong and Andy Ebling. RCAs The Contented Cow DJ Sound Wave Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Art Exhibit Closing • 3-9 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery ArtOnWater fine art gallery exhibit of new works by Laura Meddaugh and Sue and Chris Holmquist comes to a close. Meet the artists from 7 to 8 p.m. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. After October Art by Laura Meddaugh The Tavern Lounge

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 31 HAPPENINGS Saturday, March 29, continued Clubs, Classes and More… DJ Sound Wave Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 645-0301 Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs First and third Mondays SUNDAY, MARCH 30 River City Books Fiction Book Club Politics and a Pint Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m., 646-7754 – Featured book: “Gone 6 p.m. With the Wind.” The Contented Cow Just Food Co-op – 650-0106 See March 2 description. Tuesdays – Knitting in Northfield! – Call 645-6331 Northern Roots Session Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m. – Plant Medicine 101. Chris 7:30 p.m. Barron will share her knowledge of medicinal plants and Contented Cow their uses in home remedies with a special focus on locally- Nordic music returns to grown herbs. Free. the Cow! Wednesday, March 12, 5 p.m. – Just Food Co-op Tour. Join board members Linne and Ed for a tour of Just Food. DJ Sound Wave Everyone welcome. Free. Northern Roots Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m. – Healthy Eating for Kids and MONDAY, MARCH 31 Teens – Part 1. Laura Frerichs of Loon Organics tells why it’s important for kids (and especially teens) to eat healthy meals. Science/Art Lecture • 7 p.m. Families welcome. Free. Preregister by calling 650-0106. Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. – Kirsten’s Kitchen: Healthy Author Orrin Pilkey Eating for Kids and Teens – Part 2. Food demonstrations and artist Mary and sampling nutritious snacks and meals for young people. Edna Fraser deliver Families welcome. Fee, $10. Preregister by calling 650-0106. “Expanding Oceans: A Science and Art Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Green Day! Stop in to Collaboration.” sample tasty green foods and beverages. Exhibit runs March Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m. – Dos and Don’ts of Skincare. JoiLynn Hammill will present and discuss skincare prod- Orrin Pilkey 15 to April 13. Mary Edna Fraser ucts. Free – preregister by calling 650-0106. Film Screening: Imitation of Life • 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m. – Intro to Acupuncture and Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Chinese Medicine. Local acupuncture practitioner Jenny St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival, sponsored by the Gamer of Pivotal Point Medicine will speak on the benefits Boldt Chair in the Humanities. Free and open to the public. of acupuncture and answer questions. Free – preregister by Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. calling 650-0106. Eagles Club Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable – Listen, jam, enjoy! Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m. – Debbie Gnemi of Owatonna presents on “Northern Nursing” at Rice County Historical Society. Membership: $20 individuals, $25 families and $10 for students per year. Here are the home games. SPORTS The Key Mondays: Book Club, 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1 Tuesdays: Art Project Night, 6:30 p.m. TRACK – St. Olaf Men’s Qualifier, 12 p.m. Wednesdays: Skate Park meetings, 5 p.m. Monday, March 3 Fridays: Movie Night, 7 p.m. BASKETBALL – Raider Boys’ vs. Red Wing, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Concerts Saturday, March 8 Sundays: Writing Workshop, 7 p.m. For details, call 663-0715. TENNIS – St. Olaf Women’s vs. College of Saint Benedict, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29 BASEBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. Hamline University, 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30 SOFTBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Mary’s University 1 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS $5/line - 3 line minimum. Payment due before publica- For updates, locations or more information, go to: tion. Fax or e-mail text or inquiries to 507-663-0772 or www.stolaf.edu/athletics/ – www.carleton.edu/athletics/ – [email protected]. www.missotaconference.org

32 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN 210 Washington St. • 645-6606 • TDD: 645-1823 M-Th, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; F, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; open Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Adventure Girls • Tuesdays • 7 p.m • Book group for girls 9 and older Merlin Mondays • 7 p.m. • Book group for boys 9 and older Stuff for the younger Kids! First Steps Early Literary Center • Mon, Fri and Sat, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (for children 6 months-4 years) Patty Cake Infant Lapsit • Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (for children 6-18 months with parent or caregiver) Toddler Rhyme Time • Wednesdays, 10 a.m. (for children 2-3 years with parent or caregiver) Story Time for 4s and 5s • Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” Carleton ACT Story Hour • Saturdays, 10 a.m. – Stories and crafts. For information on volunteering, program updates and event information check the library’s Kids Info Blog at www.selco.info/norpl.

MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 33 power of spirituality and the power of what I call “true prayer.” I do some writing and criticizing of what I consider Just Curious… to be “false prayer.” I’ve done some blogging about that on And so a few quick questions and answers. LocallyGrown. I’m still interested in spirituality quite a bit and I actually have some ideas that I may be revealing in the By Christine Bernier next few months or so about what else I may do with that. My particular gripe, I guess, is that for your average guy, so much of what is out there that’s religious or spiritual is either way riff Wigley far on the right, extreme evangelical, or way far on the left – extreme new agey. For most average men, neither one of those G appeals. I plan to do something about that, stay tuned. Griff Wigley is “the man CB: Was your social work mainly focused in Cannon Falls about town.” You’ll often and how did you become interested in Web technology? find him snapping photos at Griff: Cannon Falls, here in Northfield, Faribault Public local events and can read his Schools and a treatment center in the Cities. It was when I local coverage and often- was working for the school district in Faribault as a social times humorous take on worker, with behavior problem kids and their families, that I Northfield life at got interested in technology. When our kids were little we LocallyGrownNorthfield.org, purchased a home computer. My eyes sort of widened to the the blog site founded by him possibility to what computer technology could do for learn- and his co-hosts, Ross ing and schooling. For a while I was even a half-time com- Currier and Tracy Davis. puter coordinator and half-time social worker for the Faribault schools. Then Robbie and I started a little business in Northfield CB: How long have you lived in Northfield? called “Family Computing,” a learning center on Fourth Griff: Going on 35 years now. Street by The Grand. When computers were too expensive CB: Can you tell me about your history prior to Northfield? for a lot of people to buy, we thought people would rent Griff: I grew up in Eagan when it was a township and went them. We turned out to be wrong. The business did not go to Catholic schools, was going to be a priest, went to the anywhere. Our kids went to Prairie Creek in those early days. seminary – high school and college seminary. When I was a We were one of the first families and we helped organize to senior in college they told me I had to quit dating girls, so I get Prairie Creek off the ground. We took the computers and decided to leave. My first job was working at St. Joseph’s put them out at Prairie Creek and Robbie was the computer Home for Children in Minneapolis, and that’s where I met lab instructor for many years while our kids were there. my wife, Robbie. We got married in 1973. My next job was CB: You raised all your children in Northfield? at the Mineral Springs Chemical Dependency Treatment Griff: We did. They’re all grown and out. Robbie’s Center in Cannon Falls as a drug and alcohol coun- famous quote is, “We don’t even have a dog to selor. Robbie and I were looking for a place to live take care of anymore!” Two are in St. Paul outside of the Twin Cities. We drove around to (Graham and Tyson), Gillian is at school a few small towns and ended up having in St. Cloud at a two-year vet tech pro- lunch at the Ideal Café and said, “You know, gram and Collin, our oldest, is in New this looks like it would be a cool town, a York Cit y. college town, why don’t we see if we can find a place here?” We found a place to rent CB: How did from a Carleton professor that was LocallyGrownNorthfield.org come on sabbatical. Our first kid about? was born a few months later and we bought a little house Griff’s work in the early 1990s at Utne on Plum Street. Reader managing online and face-to- face conversation salons gave way to his CB: With your background future interest in blogging. of studying to be a priest, is Catholicism still a strong Griff: There were a few of us using part of your life? the internet quite a bit in the early Griff: In some ways it is. I’ve days, the Web was still a few years been an atheist for quite a few away. So we got together after a years. I’m more out about meeting and started a little bulletin that lately, … some of my board called the Northfield FreeNet. best friends are ministers. I The idea was to create an electronic have a strong belief in the commons of some sort for

34 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Northfield. By 1994 we formed a nonprofit, Northfield citizen journalism in this new age of Web 2.0 technology Citizens Online, with the help of Andrea Christianson who where people no longer just consume media but can be a was director of the Community Action Center at the time. producer of media as a citizen. And to try and convey more By 1995, when the Web was in existence, we put up a website of that to the citizens of Northfield – that we don’t have to and a web café with a conversation area. just consume what [local media] puts out there. We as citizens now can own a printing press in the form of a blog. If In 1995, we did a series with the café which was a message you don’t want your own blog, you can participate in other board open all the time for conversations on whatever people blogging/online activities or create your own podcast. wanted to talk about. What we did was time-limited commu- There’s a whole range of things that citizens can do now. nity forums with a web component. We would get together Northfield is now a more vibrant, civically-engaged place – every three or four months, with the city administrator, the there are dozens and dozens of blogs in town – all part of editor of the Northfield News, the president of the League of what early on we called the Northfield civic blogosphere. Women Voters (LWV), the news director at KYMN and sometimes NTV – all the media organizations in town who In my Wigley and Associates business, I’m a consultant/con- had an involvement in civic issues and public affairs – and tractor helping leaders/business owners to become bloggers we would say, “What’s coming up? What are the hot topics in with what I call “Practice the Art of Leadership Blogging.” I the next three to four months?” We’d make a list. We’d argue also help other communities learn to do some of what we’ve about what they were and we’d prioritize. Then, we agreed to learned in Northfield with community blogging by way of do a series of community forums on one issue for two weeks. citizen journalism and civic engagement using Web tech- The LWV would host a Saturday morning forum on the nologies. Northfield is kind of my laboratory for learning topic, the Northfield News would do two to three articles on that stuff indirectly and I try to apply some of that expertise the topic, KYMN would do their Tuesday talk show on the in my private work. topic and on Northfield.org we would do two weeks of CB: What other hobbies do you have? focused panel discussion with guest experts and we would all Griff: I play racquetball at Olympus. We have a vibrant com- cross promote each other during that two-week period. The munity of racquetballers here in town. I do a form of dirt mission was to find out about this issue in person, in print, bike competition called Motorcycle Trials. Not trails – trials. on the air and online and clobber citizens with that topic It’s basically obstacle course, balance competition on a dirt over a two-week period. We did a couple dozen of these. bike. Every time you put your foot down, you get points Meanwhile, we kept doing more and more blogging on Just Curious continued on page 36 Northfield.org. We had an active issues forum. In 2006, I approached Ross Currier and Tracy Davis about doing a podcast – a radio show on civic issues. The first couple were in Ross’ office and we hung a microphone from the ceiling. Then we got a call from the station manager at KRLX who invited us to do it from their studio. They were our home for the first year and a half. I had a falling out with a couple board members of Northfield.org. They had some funds through a grant after the Governors Ball, so they wanted to hire me as managing editor, being beholden to an editorial committee. I didn’t want that as I wanted to be “emperor” – executive director – and so I left the organization. I kept blogging there for awhile but in the fall of 2006, Ross, Tracy and I launched LocallyGrownNorthfield.org. We’ve been blogging and hosting our podcasts there ever since. CB: What drives you to continue on this technology path – do you see yourself as a community journalist/ historian...is fact-finding your passion? Griff: I think that’s accurate. In my early days at Utne Reader I became an engaged citizen, more than just a citizen who votes at elections. I saw that an engaged citizenry is good for what ails democracy. And so I found that I enjoyed being a citizen, it was kind of fun! It’s not just an obligation, it’s pleasurable wearing the hat of an engaged citizen. So from the early days of Northfield Citizens Online, it was like I believe this stuff and I wanted to make it happen in my hometown. Both LocallyGrown and Northfield.org are a way for me to be a citizen and more engaged in the issues while fostering

MARCH 2008 online and updated at www.northfieldguide.com 35 Perkins 1401 Riverview Dr. • 645-4830 • Open every day of EATS & DRINKS the week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Kids eat free on Tuesdays. Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop 410 Division St. Beef O’Brady’s See page 12 645-8392 • Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and 2018 Jefferson St. • 664-9112 Family-friendly menu with a operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality bak- fun atmosphere for all ages. Sports bar and grill. ing from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preserv- atives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, Chapati See page 18 espresso, lunch and more. 214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) www.chapati.us • Closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety Quarterback Club 116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat of curry and Tandoor entrees including a large selection of vege- 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining tarian items. Wine and beer. in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers. China Buffet – 630 Water St. S. • 645-0808 • 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Lunch and dinner buffet and menu available. Lunch buffet The Tavern of Northfield 212 Division St. • 663-0342 from 11-4, $5.95, children 2-12, .50 per year. Dinner buffet 4- Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat until 11 p.m. – Wide 8:30, $8.25, children 2-12, .60 per year. variety of homemade, from-scratch menu items. Prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights. Casual courtyard dining, Tavern Contented Cow See page 19 lounge and deck overlooking the Cannon River. Full-service bar. 302 Division St. S. • 645-1665 • www.contentedcow.com 3 p.m.-close – British-style pub with authentic British spe- Tiny’s Dogs All Day See page 9 cialties as well as a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. 321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 of imported and domestic draft beer as well as a full selection p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight of wine and spirits. patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Grill See page 9 Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. 620 Water St. • 645-8139 • Open daily at 11 a.m. – A wide selec- Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfield’s largest selection of tion of delicious entrees in a sports bar atmosphere, featuring burg- specialty tobaccos and quality cigars. ers, pasta, ribs, steak and much more. Friday night fish fry and daily lunch specials Monday–Friday. Willingers Bar & Restaurant See page 1 6900 Canby Trail, Northfield • 952/652-2500 • Fri-Sat Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 16 4 p.m. -10 p.m. – High above the course, with views of 305 S. Water St. • 664-0260 • www.froggybottoms.com • Mon- Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, lakes, wetlands, ponds Sat 11 a.m.-close – New lunch menu! Steaks, salads, pasta and and trees, this venue offers dining with casual, upscale cuisine. much more. Wide selection of beers and wines. Non-smoking restau- Enjoy lunch, dinner, or simply a beverage at the bar. Also rant with cozy atmosphere, thousands of frogs and a beautiful out- available for wedding receptions, banquets, meetings or small door patio overlooking the Cannon River. gatherings. The HideAway 421 Division St. • 645-0400 • Mon-Wed 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Th-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Get your venue listed here. Very affordable. Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sand- Call Abby - 507/663-7937 wiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe See page 7 415 Division St. • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Just Curious continued from previous page Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream. against you. I’ve had motorcycles my whole life – dirt bikes, street bikes – from the time I was 16 growing up in Eagan. James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery See page 13 Before we moved to Northfield, I discovered that there is a 2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun trials club called the Upper Midwest Trials Association based 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern in Faribault with a place to ride. Being an environmentalist Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sand- and riding a dirt bike is kind of an interesting juxtaposition. wiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Of the dirt bike sports out there, it’s the least harmful to the Free wireless internet and business catering available. environment because it’s not racing and it’s done in a fairly confined area over land that’s generally unusable. J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein See pages 17 503 Division St. • 645-6691 • www.ruebnstein.com CB: Do you anticipate staying in Northfield? 11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual Griff: Yeah, we’re going to die here. Not too soon, I hope. relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

36 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MARCH 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 37 INSIDE… A MONTH FULL OF LECTURES, EXHIBITS, THEATER, MUSIC • CLUBS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES FAMILY FUN • HAPPENINGS IN HISTORY LOCAL FOCUS: BRIGHT SPENCER