A Northfield Sampler Profiles, Photos and Upcoming Gigs

INSIDE: A Northfield Sampler profiles, photos and upcoming gigs

DOWNLOSCANDIUMGOSPELGOSSIPFEEDBACKFRENZYLASTKNOWNWHEREABOUTSHOITYTOIDEY JONMANNERSMEREDITHFIERKENORWEGIANCOWBOYROBMORROWJOEYHEINZMRSTICKY CANNONVALLEYREGIONALORCHESTRACLAIRELARSONNORDICJAMNORTHFIELDYOUTHCHOIRS NORTHERNROOTSMATTARTHUR&THEBRATLANDERSKEVINSTANKE This FREE Guide is compliments of By All Means Graphics and our advertisers – tell them you support their support! [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 1 A. Renee Salon...... 29 Anna’s Closet...... 29 ArtOnWater Fine Art Gallery ...... 5, 7 Bag Lady...... 29 elcome Beef O’Brady’s...... 34 to the NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE™ Bridge Square Barbers...... 6 Buzz Hair Salon...... 30 Here you’ll find what’s going on in Northfield – music, food and fun. W Carleton College ...... Inside Front It’s here! The first Northfield Music Issue! 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Echo...... 15 Equine Outfitters...... 29 The Northfield Entertainment Guide’s own bovine beauties, Constance and Conrad, Fashion Fair ...... 30 are up on this month’s happenings in our new cartoon feature, “Left Field” (page First National Bank...... Back Cover 28). Constance, being a fine Northfield lady, attends Girls Nite Out with only a Froggy Bottoms River Pub ...... 7, 43 ® minor glitch. Sherri Faye, artist and mastermind behind Pam Gillespie, Realtor ...... 32 Glass Garden ...... 29 “Left Field” – Northfield’s first interactive cartoon – Grezzo Gallery...... 4 wants your suggestions as to what should go into her The Grand Event Center ...... 30 upcoming strips. Contact Sherri at [email protected] Bridgette Hallcock Photography ...... 20 or fill us in at [email protected]. There’s a prize HideAway ...... 31, 43 if your idea gets published! 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2 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Romeo and Juliet Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 and 16-17 • 8 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Always...Patsy ClineTheater The Carleton Players present William Shakespeare’s “Romeo Thursday-Saturday, May 2-3, 8-10 • 7:30 p.m. and Juliet,” directed by David Wiles. For reservations, call Sunday, May 4 • 2 p.m. 507/222-4471. The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Company The musical, Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11 • 8:15 p.m. written and Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf originally A musical by Stephen Sondheim, directed by James McKeel. directed by Ted Swindley, tells Saturday Morning Live Performance the story of Saturday, May 17 • 1 p.m. Patsy Cline’s Northfield Arts Guild Theater rise to stardom As a culmination of the Saturday Morning Live class, stu- through the dents will perform their original improvisational skits, songs eyes of Louise and comedy related to topical events of the day. Free. Seeger, a friend she met playing Kim Schaufenbuel (left) plays Patsy Cline while Northfield a gig in resident Tania Legvold (right) portrays her good friend Auditions: The Merry Wives of Windsor Houston, Texas. Louise Seeger. Sunday, May 18, 2-5 p.m. • Monday, May 19, 6:30-10 p.m. Seeger and NAG Center for the Arts, 304 Division St. Cline exchanged letters often and the musical is based on This is one of the great Shakespeare comedies. The those letters and the story of their friendship. Directed by themes of this zany play include love and marriage, jeal- Julianna Skluzacek, featuring Kim Schaufenbuel as Patsy ousy and revenge, class and wealth. Sir John Falstaff tries and Tania Legvold as Louise. To accompany the actors on to dupe two wives of wealthy merchants in the town of more than 20 songs, Skluzacek has assembled a back-up Windsor. Instead, the ladies turn the tables on Falstaff, band of some of southern Minnesota’s finest players. Mark and he gets his just desserts – several times over. Falstaff Fischer (Northfield), plays bass; Hannah Kalisch (Lonsdale), is one of the most memorable and mirthful of all the fiddle; Faribault residents Kevin Kanne plays drums and comic characters created by Shakespeare. Director: Terry Trinka, guitar; Shelly Fitzgerald, keyboards and Kevin Mishia Edwards. Prepare a one- to two-minute memo- Mincke of Savage, plays steel guitar. Tickets available by call- rized Shakespearean monologue from any of the come- ing 507/332-7372. Adults, $12; children under 12, $7. dies (no Hamlet please) and a one-minute nursery rhyme. Call 645-8877 to schedule an audition. Holiday Friday-Saturday, May 2-3 and 9-10 • 7:30 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium The Northfield High School Theater presents “Holiday” by Philip M. Barry. This rarely produced and beautifully written piece takes place in 1927 in the home of a wealthy bank baron. Within the confines of this posh home, the characters explore the themes of love, success and happiness. Adults, $5; students, $3. The Trip to Bountiful Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 • 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater The Trip to Bountiful is described as “…the rarest of theater experiences, an evening which will prove an indelible memory. Horton Foote provides the material for actors to com- pletely capture an audience and hold it through the evening.” – NY World-Telegram. Tickets for this semi-staged Reader’s Theater presentation available at the NAG office, 645-0446, northfieldartsguild.org or at the door, $7. Quade One Act Festival Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 • 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11 • 1 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf Presented by the advanced directing class. Tickets available by calling 645-8987.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 3 creative human

“To Bring More Color Into Your Life”

Joyce Francis is a calligrapher by training and everything else she learned has been from her life experiences. From her first calligraphy class she knew she had found her art form for sharing all the poems, quotes and thoughts trapped in her head. Over the years calligraphy has branched out into a more expressive art form that allows for innovative design and, best of all for Francis, color. She kept adding more and more color to art pieces and once she learned the numerous letter forms, she was able to focus more of her creativity on bringing words to joyous, colorful life. Francis grew up in Stillwater, Minn. As an adult, she has made tracks across the country with her family (husband and two kids, now grown), and eventually circled back to Minnesota in 1996, ending up in Northfield. Each move to a new place brought her into contact with new communities of calligraphers and more calligraphy training. See this artist’s work at The Grezzo Gallery throughout the month of May.

4 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE ArtOnWater Carleton College Art Gallery Paradise Center for the Arts 217 S. Water St. • 786-9700 One N. College St. • 646-4469 321 Central Ave., Faribault • 332-7372 artonwater.com carleton.edu/campus/gallery paradisecenterforthearts.org “2008 Rochester Art in the Sky,” “Whistler Circles” celebrates the “Horizons of Water” “The Twenty Views of Dundas” and influence and achievements of A study in Rozome by Deb Johnson “The 1000 Print Summer.” James McNeil Whistler. May 1-8 Through May 11 Northfield Arts Guild “Medicine Dream Journeys” 304 Division St. • 645-8877 Senior Show 2008 www.northfieldartsguild.org Paintings and Drawings by May 16-June 13 Annette Lee and William Wilson “Feedback Junkie” presents work by May 9-31 The Flaten Art Museum six students from St. Olaf and Dittmann Center Carleton. ArtOrg 1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 646-3556 Through May 17 Moving Walls Gallery stolaf.edu/depts/art/ 200 Division St. • 645-2555 Swag artorg.info Senior Show 2 423 Division St. • 663-8870 May 4-12 Grezzo Gallery Handpainted furniture by All Senior Show Ralph Garrett of Shoestring Creations 16 Bridge Sq. • 581-2161 May 22-28 grezzogallery.com “Fresh craft boutique for the merry month of May.” art scene: Art opening at ArtOnWater Gallery

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 5 Ytterboe the Dog: A Community Tale • 6:30 p.m. Viking Theater, St. Olaf HAPPENINGS A documentary produced by two St. Olaf students/interns chroni- THURSDAY, MAY 1 cles events surrounding the 1957 shooting of the beloved mascot Holocaust Vigil • 12 p.m. Severance Great Hall, Carleton and friend, Ytterboe the dog. This Holocaust Day of Remembrance, featuring candlelight vigil, documentary will take a look at name reading, photo and book display, and silent reflection. college life in Northfield in the late Remembrance service with guest speaker begins at 4:30 p.m. 1950s and events leading up to and following the memorable afternoon of Sneak Preview and ChARTdonnay Thursday • 3-8 p.m. May 22. Hear from local Northfield resi- ArtOnWater Gallery dents including Dan Freeman, Joan and ArtOnWater, in collaboration with ArtOrg, showcases three Dwayne Olson, St. Olaf archivist Jeff major ArtOrg projects including the “2008 Rochester Art in Sauve and St. Olaf President David the Sky” competition. In this competition, ArtOrg was Anderson as they relive the story of Ytterboe, and discuss selected to paint two sides of one skyway that is 100 feet the significance of his memory. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the long – Rana Raeuchle, the artist who came up with the final documentary starts at 7 p.m. Free. design will paint ArtOnWater! Also on display will be “The Twenty Views of Dundas” – this printing project celebrates Author Event: Leif Enger • 7 p.m. the Sesquicentennial of Dundas with 20 different views of Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton the city, its people and history – and – “The 1000 Print Critically acclaimed author Leif Enger will discuss and sign Summer,” which helps kids make prints using a little steam- copies of his latest release, “So Brave, Young and roller. All three exhibits on display through May 8. Handsome.” Art Opening Reception • 6-9 p.m. Grezzo Gallery Grezzo Gallery opens its fresh craft boutique for the merry month of May featuring 15 local artists.

6 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Art Reception: Feedback Junkie FRIDAY, MAY 2 7-9 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Convocation: Dr. Vijay Prashad • 10:50 a.m. Six emerging artists will show work in a Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton variety of media in this annual showing “Watada’s Election: Asian Americans and of work by St. Olaf art apprentices and These Asian Wars” is presented by Dr. Vijay Carleton art interns. Artists are Sophie Prashad, professor of South Asian history and Eisner, Jenna Erickson, Megan Fitz, director of international studies at Trinity Rebecca Gramdorf, Brian Kehoe and College. Committed to intellectual extremism, Stephanie Rogers. Show runs through Prashad is the author of 12 books, including two choices by theVillage Voice as books of the year. A book signing follows. Art by Sophie Eisner May 17. Northfield High School Jazz Band Concert • 7:30 p.m. Honors Day Science Symposium: Living in Our Toxic Middle School Auditorium World • 2, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Science Center 280, St. Olaf For more information, go to www.nfld.k12.mn.us. Throughout the symposium, speakers from three distinct Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m. perspectives will reflect on what it means to live and thrive Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf in a toxic world. For tickets call 507/786-8987, $8. 2 p.m. – This lecture, titled “The Big Picture: Linking Pesticide Science and Health Effects,” is presented by Bluegrass and Old-time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m. Warren P.Porter, professor of zoology at the University of The Contented Cow Wisconsin-Madison. This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians 3:30 p.m. – “Four Things You Should Know about Nuclear of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for musi- Waste” by Allison Macfarlane, associate professor of envi- cians and an evening of entertainment for the audience. ronmental science and policy at George Mason University and associate of the Belfer Center for Science and Todd Thompson Trio International Affairs’ Project on Managing the Atom at The Tavern Lounge Harvard University. 7:30 p.m. – “Green Chemistry and the Future” is presented by Terry Collins, Thomas Lord Professor of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University.

Kim Bloom Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m. Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf For tickets call 507/786-8987, $8. Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium See page 3.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 7 Jon Manners HAPPENINGS Friday, May 2 continued The Tavern Lounge Playing guitar since 1957, Theater: Always...Patsy Manners has been in bands Cline • 7:30 p.m. The Paradise Center for including: The Stingrays, The the Arts, Faribault Fabulous Intruders, The Critters, See page 3. The Sticky Wickets, Yellow Fish, The Glass Eye, The Jivin’ Ivan and the Windjammers, No Dice, Kings of Swing Rockaday Jonny, Diesel Goose, Monte’s Underground at Always…Patsy Cline Zebra, Berceuse, Shriek, Neoneon, The Kitty Younger Band, Monte’s Steak House, Faribault Flight Time, The Great? Imposters. In the early ’70s, he asso- Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. ciated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for Jazz 1 Concert • 8:15 p.m. The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf call a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the song list.” Fish Frye • 8:30 p.m. The Contented Cow Northfield Community Garage Sale Throughout Northfield Goodsell Enjoy this first-ever community garage sale brought to you by Observatory 5th Bridge. Garage sale participants have commited to donat- Open House ing at least 50 percent of proceeds to a good and worthy cause 9:30-11:30 p.m. Goodsell of their choice. For information and a map of garage sale Observatory, sites, go to www.5thbridge.org. Carleton SATURDAY, MAY 3 View stars, nebulas and planets, if Gathering of the Northfield Ecumenical skies are clear. Dress warmly! For more information, visit Women • 9:30 a.m. http://go.carleton.edu/83. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Ninth annual gathering of the Northfield Ecumenical Women features inspirational speaker Donna Rae Scheffert on “Glorifying a Generous Spirit.” Event includes music by the Northfield Youth Choirs Con Brio and offering for the Fellowship of the Least Coin. Con Brio The annual NEW gathering continues the relationship among women in many congre- gations in the Northfield area to celebrate diversity and the common bond existing among them for more than 55 years. Coffee, fruit cup and coffee cake will be served. Free child- care will be provided. Art Exhibit Opening • 3-8 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery See May 1 description.

8 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Three Links Care Center Gala 7-11:30 p.m. The Grand Event Center Three Links Care Center offers its 5th annual gala, “A Blooming Celebration,” to benefit the Minnesota Odd Fellows Home Foundation. Delectable fare, dancing, live and silent auc- tions. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m. Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf For tickets call 507/786-8987, $8. Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium See page 3. Theater: Always...Patsy Cline • 7:30 p.m. The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See page 3. Porchlight • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. Cam Waters Cam Waters The Tavern Lounge Northfield Community Garage Sale Throughout Northfield Enjoy this first-ever community garage sale brought to you by 5th Bridge. For information and a map of garage sale sites, go to www.5thbridge.org. Marty Anderson and The Goods The Contented Cow 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 4 Art Opening Reception: Senior Show 2 • 2 p.m. Dittmann Center, St. Olaf The senior shows are the result of the capstone course, ful- filling requirements for an art major. Seniors are responsible for their concept, creating a body work, and preparing it for installation. Twenty senior artists present works ranging from performance to paintings, prints, photography and sculpture. Theater: Always...Patsy Cline • 2 p.m. The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See page 3. Chapel Choir Oratorio Concert • 3:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Christopher Aspaas, conductor.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 9 Northfield Community Garage Sale HAPPENINGS Sunday, May 4 continued Throughout Northfield Enjoy this first-ever community garage sale brought to you by Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. 5th Bridge. For information, go to www.5thbridge.org The Contented Cow Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly MONDAY, MAY 5 moderated” open forum. For information on upcoming top- ics, go to www.contentedcow.com. Film Screening: Jaws • 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Northfield Youth Choirs Spring Concert: “Bought Me a Cat” • 7 p.m. Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Eagles Club The 22nd annual spring concert of the Northfield Youth This weekly open acoustic jam session plays Choirs will feature its seven ensembles, performing sepa- from the Nordic countries and their immi- rately and as a massed choir. Comprised of 175 Northfield- grant communities in North America. Plenty of dance area youth in grades 1-12, the choirs will sing selections music. from their spring repertoire, including “I Bought Me a Cat” Northfield High School Band Concert • 7:30 p.m. by Aaron Copeland, “Jabberwocky” by Carolyn Jennings, Middle School Auditorium and “Comic Duet for Two Cats” by Rossini Gioacchino. For more information, go to www.nfld.k12.mn.us. Admission to the concert is free; a freewill offering will be collected. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Jazz 2 and 3 Concert • 7 p.m. Lecture: Qur’an and Current Issues • 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Discussion led by University of St. Thomas professor of Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. Islam, Adil Ozdemir. The Contented Cow An informal gathering of musicians Open Mic Night • 7-9 p.m. playing acoustic music with northern Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe roots, particularly of Nordic coun- THURSDAY, MAY 8 tries. Players and listeners of all ages and levels welcome. Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf www.northernroots.org. Faculty recital featuring Jun Qian–clarinet, David Carter– Northern Roots cello and Janelle Fung–piano.

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10 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Exhibition Closing and ChARTdonnay Thursday Study Hall with Terry and Peter 3-8 p.m. The Contented Cow ArtOnWater Gallery See May 1 description. FRIDAY, MAY 9 Sesquicentennial Banner Presentation • 6 p.m. Convocation: Thomas Schelling • 10:50 a.m. Bridge Square Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton In celebration of Minnesota’s 150th birthday, the “Can We Manage the Greenhouse Problem?” presented by Sesquicentennial Banner will be presented to Northfield Thomas Schelling, economist and distinguished professor at officials by the James Gang. The banner has been making its the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. way to every county in our state and Northfield will be the Schelling is the winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in economics last stop on the way to St. Paul. After the presentation in and his book, “The Strategy of Conflict,” pioneered the Bridge Square, the banner will be in the Northfield Public study of bargaining and strategic behavior and is considered Library on Friday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The one of the 100 books that have been most influential in the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Journal will accompany the West since 1945. banner. Thursday evening, the public is invited to write their First Year Project/Open Stage • 4 p.m. thoughts regarding Minnesota's statehood or a Minnesota Dittmann Center, St. Olaf experience. The public can also sign the journal at the An informal dance performance. library Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Booker, the Northfield Library bookmobile, will transport the banner to Girls Nite Out • 5 p.m.-1 a.m. the state capital on Saturday, May 10. Downtown Northfield This is a fun-filled evening for Lecture: The Ethics of Global Climate Change • 7:30 p.m. the ladies! Sorry guys, you’ll Boliou Hall Auditorium, Carleton have to take the backseat on this Dale Jamieson, director of environmental one. Ladies can partake in a studies at New York University, where he night of shopping, drawings, is also professor of environmental studies auction bidding and pampering. and philosophy and affiliated professor of Find expo exhibitors at 314 law, will present a lecture on “The Ethics Division St., a silent purse of Global Climate Change.” auction at The Grand, in-store specials or drawings at many Theater: Always...Patsy Cline downtown businesses, pampering and finally end the 7:30 p.m. evening with live entertainment, prize drawings and appetiz- The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault ers at The Grand. Tickets available at digs, Sisters Ugly, See page 3. Oolala, Paper Petalum, Women & Kids on Division and The Rare Pair – $10. For more see pages 28-30. Art Gallery Tour • 8 p.m. Carleton Art Gallery Mraz Art Sneak Preview • 5-8 p.m. Student curators lead a tour through ArtOnWater Gallery the current exhibit, “Whistler Circles.” Paintings and drawings by two Native artists – Annette Lee and William Wilson – utilizing traditional and contempo- Mark Mraz rary styles, each deeply inspired by dreams and other Native The Tavern Lounge medicines (like horse medicine) bright colors, exquisite The Piano Man has a local following, lighting, apparently simple yet mysterious and complex at so arrive early if you want a table. the same time...subtle yet deeply thoughtful. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience. Theater: Quade One Act Festival • 7 p.m. Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf See page 3. Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog • 7-9 p.m. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. Theater: The Trip to Bountiful • 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 3.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 11 Kevin Stanke Kevin Stanke HAPPENINGS Friday, May 9 continued The Tavern Lounge Lyrically focused acoustic grooves Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. inspired in part by the artists often Northfield High School Auditorium covered: G. Love, Jack Johnson, See page 3. Belle and Sebastian and Magnetic Theater: Always...Patsy Cline • 7:30 p.m. Fields. The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See page 3. SATURDAY, MAY 10 St. Olaf Orchestra • 7:30 p.m. Northfield Garden Club Plant Sale • 8-11 a.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Bridge Square St. Olaf Orchestra with senior soloists. Stephen Amundson, The Northfield Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale – stop conductor. down at Bridge Square to pick up your plants and flowers! Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. Movie: Chronicles of Narnia • 11 a.m., 2:30 and 5 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See page 3. Artist Lecture and Exhibition Opening Reception: Annette Lee and Willliam Wilson • 3-9 p.m. The Carleton Jazz Ensemble • 8 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Concert Hall, Carleton Artist lecture from 3 to 4 p.m. and opening reception from 4 David Singley directs this spring con- to 9 p.m. See May 9 description. cert. The Carleton Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Carleton Jazz Combos will also David Singley Blue Moon • 6 p.m. perform. The Contented Cow Local musicians Wendy Nordquist, Jerry Johnson, Lance Top Shelf • 8 p.m. Heisler and Ross Currier play 100 years of American roots Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault music. Some might say country, some might say folk, but Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. there’s no doubt this band has lots of rhythm! The Return of 51 with Ray and Dan The Contented Cow Happenings continued on page 21.

12 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Northfield rocks! On almost any given night, live music can be found in the pubs, at the schools, on the Square, at the restaurants, in the shops or around the corner. There’s a lot of great local talent and some pretty amazing imports. Here is a sampling of some of the local talent – from Down Lo to the Northfield Youth Choirs – from jam sessions to the community band – here you’ll find in their own words a sense of who they are, how they came to be and where you can cross their paths. And, of course, there’s only so much we can do with eight pages so you’ll have to keep the Guide handy and make the rounds, enjoy the sounds and support the arts. And we’ll be back with more next May in this annual salute to music edition of the Northfield Entertainment Guide.

Down Lo Who’s in the band? all kinds of music, from bluegrass to Mark Grundhoefer-guitar/lead vocals Will Nissen-keys/sax/vocals hip hop, reggae and funk to country Ryan Nielsen-bass/vocals Mike Cini-drums/vocals How did you get into this? “We’ve all started playing music at an early age, through a mix of bands, school and lessons. We met each other by playing in bands and jamming together. Once we found this group of guys and realized the chemistry we had, it just made sense to keep going and try to build something out of it. We quit our jobs, fin- ished school and haven’t looked back since. What is your connection to Northfield? Mark and Ryan both grew up in Northfield, lived here through high school and still have strong family ties in town. I (Will) went to Carleton and lived in Northfield from 2001 to 2005 so it feels like a kind of second home to me.

What is your all-time favorite venue to play? My personal favorite is Harmony Park in southern Minnesota. Be sure to catch Down Lo at the Bella Sol Music Festival at Harmony Park, Geneva, Minn., over Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25.

Want to know more? Visit www.downlotunes.com and www.myspace.com/downlofunk.

Who’s in the band? Matt Arthur-vocals/guitar Chris Moen-mandolin Doug Bratland-bass guitar Wendy Smith-accordion Don Bratland-guitar/harmonica Dave Drentlaw-drums

How did all this start? Matt and Doug played together in a really weird Minneapolis band called Prest Asbestus from 1989 to 1995. Don got recon- nected with him in about 2002. Johnny Cash died in September 2003 and we decided to put together a Cash tribute show at the Contented Cow in November of that year. Matt had been playing music on his own, but he got together with Doug, Don and Bev Bratland as a backing band to work up Matt Arthur & about 50 Cash tunes for that show. We've expanded our repertoire quite a The Bratlanders bit since then. We've also expanded the band; my sister (the original drum- "Americana" mer) moved to England, but we added two of the Zillionaires, and picked up a mandolin player along the way. What is your connection to Northfield? Everyone in the band lives and/or works here except for Matt, who lives in Ellendale, about 50 miles to the south. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The deck at the Cow and the Tavern Lounge. Learn more at www.mattarthur.net.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 13 Gossip Who’s in the band? Gospel Sarah Nienaber–guitar/vox Justin Plank–bass the illegitimate child of Ollie Moltaji–drums Deanna Steege–keys Shoegaze and Pop How did you get into this? We’ve been playing for about one year. It all started in the summer of 2006 when Ollie played drums to songs that Sarah wrote awhile ago. Shortly after, one of Sarah’s friends asked her to play a show with a bunch of emo bands at The Fineline. Justin was added to the line-up and that’s the way the band has been since. What is your connection to Northfield? Sarah’s a student at Carleton and Ollie’s a recent grad who’s still working in town. Justin’s been here all his live-long life. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? First Avenue Be sure to catch Gospel Gossip at the 7th St. Entry on Friday, May 23, and locally at The Tavern on Monday, May 5. Want to know more? Visit gospelgossipband.com and myspace.com/gospelgossip.

Who’s in the band? Feedback Frenzy Dan Zenner-vocals, guitar, drums; Zach Boling-Green-guitar, drums; Blake Knight-bass alternative rock, ya know, How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? Smashing pumpkins...Radiohead… Our band has been around since the spring of 2006. Zach Boling-Green and Dan Zenner both you get the idea. loved playing guitar and making music, so we decided to start a band in spring 2005, and that band basically broke off into this band. What is your connection to Northfield? Dan Zenner has lived here for about nine years, Zach Boling-Green has lived here for his entire life and Blake Knight has lived here five years. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The Key is a nice place to play. Feedback Frenzy will be competing at Battle of the Bands at The Key on May 24. Learn more at www. myspace. com/feedbackfrenzymusic.

Who’s in the band? Les LaCroix-guitar/vocals Ruth Anne Rasmusson-fiddle Glenn Lee-accordion Gordon Oschwald-bass Amy Boxrud-vocals and fiddle How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? Scandium formed in the fall of 2006. We all met playing in a weekly Nordic music session at the Contented Cow. What is your connection to Northfield? Two of us are Oles, two are Carls, and one is a long-time Northfielder. dium What is your all-time favorite venue to play? Scan Scandium was “born” at The Contented Cow, and we consider that our home. Contemporary acoustic Nordic folk Don’t miss Scandium at The Cow on Saturday, May 10. Want to know more? Visit www.scandium-music.com.

14 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Mr. Sticky Who’s in the band? Jeffey Paskell-lead guitar loud and aggressive to smooth and jazzy. The stuff in Aaron Anderson-bass/vocals between has been described as “grit rock” Jeff Hutchison-drums blue-collar themes with classic rock structures. Dave Zdenek-vocals/rhythm guitar How long have you been playing, how did you get into this? The current line up of Mr. Sticky has been playing together since 2000. Jeffey Paskell and Aaron Anderson started playing together for Northfield Middle School events. Jeff Hutchison and Dave Zdenek were college roommates at St. Olaf (class of 2000). After graduation, they caught Mr. Sticky at the Rueb, heard they were looking for a new drummer and like steel wool to a 9-volt–Viola!–Sticky. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? Love the Cabooze, but the all-time favorite has to be the sticks. About five years ago we put together a festival of sorts out in Podunk, Wisc. Plenty of friends, open air, summer stars and homegrown music. Don’t miss Mr. Sticky at Ludfest in Northfield, May 3; Tavern Lounge in Northfield, May 15 and at Bella Sol in Clarks Grove, Minn., May 22. Get more info about Mr. Sticky at myspace. com/mrstickymusic or www.mrsticky.net.

Last Known Whereabouts traditional string band music with rock, Who’s in the band? country/western, folk and blues influences Jake Stroup–mandolin/vocals Aaron Cross–fiddle Aaron Hagenson–guitar/vocals Carl Haskins–bass How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? The band has been playing together since 2006. In 2003, Jake and Aaron Hagenson started attending weekly bluegrass jam sessions with local college students. Eventually those jams turned into a band called Pigs in a Pen. Over the years we lost some members and by 2006, Jake and I were the only remaining members of Pigs in a Pen. In 2006, we recruited our current bass and fiddle players and reinvented ourselves as The Last Known Whereabouts. What is your connection to Northfield? Aaron Hagenson was born and raised in Northfield and graduated from St. Olaf in 2005, Jake went to Carleton and graduated in 2006. Aaron Cross is a current Carleton student, and Carl Haskins is acurrent St. Olaf student. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The Contented Cow. Catch the Last Known Whereabouts, May 10, at Dulono’s Pizza in Minneapolis. Want more? Visit www.lastknownwhereabouts.com and www.myspace.com/lkwhereabouts.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 15 Jon Manners Do you play solo? Usually. It’s so much easier to call a rehearsal. I do a duo roots-rock style on an electrified acoustic he built himself sometimes with Tom Erickson on upright acoustic bass and Glenn Bourdot. How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? I’ve been playing 51 years! I got my first guitar when I was 8, it was a turquoise Stella with a bucking bronco painted on the soundboard. My parents presented it to me on my birthday and I began guitar lessons with jazz great Frank Falcone. What is your connection to Northfield? I moved here in 1979, started a family (Andy and Nick), and The Art Store. We sold The Art Store a few years ago and opened Custom Framing Studio, which is around the corner from the Rueb. I can be found there most days. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The Tavern Learn more at www.jonmanners.com and www.MySpace.com/jonmanners. Jon will be playing The Tavern, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, June 7.

Michael Anderson How did you get into this? I was born into a family of rock-n-roll, and I never found a way out. “The Emotion in between Anger and pure joy” You have a few bands, what’s the most current? Right now, but we don't have a name, and in that band is Meredith “Love” Frederick on piano and vocals, Steve "death star" Delwich from Northfield on bass, Mark Mulenbrock and Tiny Tony Martin are both from the Cities on screaming guitar and drums. We play wicked ass rock-n-roll with the only intent of making our songs immortal. I love this band and they have created a new meaning to music. This feels like the one. What is your favorite venue to play? Marty Anderson has a really nice barn that has a really great sound to it, we rock out there sometimes. Andy Ebling used to have a cedar pig barn with really nice sound. I thought playing at Grezzo Gallery was cool.

Who’s in the band? Andrew Ebling-bass guitar/vocals Matt Holmquist-guitar/vocals Hoity Toidey Aaron Hagenson-guitar/vocals Beau Larson-drums/vocals “It’s rock” How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? I (Matt) first found my passion for music when I was in the third grade, singing in the Northfield Youth Choirs. In middle school I caught a bad case of grunge. The grunge took hold and produced a rash, which resembled plaid shirts, baggy pants, and a constant desire to go to First Avenue to see shows. I’ve been writing songs and playing in bands ever since. What is your connection to Northfield? I grew up in this beautiful town. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? Harmony Park Hoity Toidey will be playing in May, look for the posters. Check out www.myspace.com/hoitytoidey to learn more.

16 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Meredith Fierke Voted Northfield’s dark alternative with an best female musician element of “prettiness” – see the February issue online www.northfieldguide.com

Do you play solo? I used to play alone but now I have this new sidekick named Michael Anderson who plays the guitar. I am also privileged to play with the very talented Norwegian Cowboy from time to time. How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? I have been singing my whole life. I have always been fascinated with music so there really is no starting point in that respect...I guess when it comes down to it, Madonna was my muse by the age of 7. Old school Madonna...not the new crap. I’m talking “Who’s that Girl?,” “Borderline,” a side ponytail and fire engine red lipstick. What is your connection to Northfield? I was born here. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? Varsity Theater and the (old) Acadia Cafe. Look for Meredith’s cd release party to be announced soon, you won’t want to miss it! Want to know more? Visit myspace. com/meredithfierke and mfierke. com.

Voted Northfield’s Norwegian Cowboy best male musician “I’m all over the place, but my base is – see the February issue online still in old country western” www.northfieldguide.com

Who’s in your band, what do they play? Me! I play guitar, ukulele and mediocre harmonica. Sometimes my buddy Charlie Quade plays bass with me. And lately, Meredith Fierke and I have been playing together a little, which has been fun. She’s good. How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? I started playing when I was about 15 or 16, but didn’t get serious until I was about 22. My sole reason for playing was to meet women. Kidding – or am I? What is your connection to Northfield? This is my town! Men at Work have Australia, I’ve got Northfield. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The Nomad in Minneapolis is pretty cool. Any wedding. In Northfield? Don’t make me choose! Be sure to see the Cowboy at The Tavern Lounge May 17 and 24. How do we learn more about you? Wiretapping works well or myspace.com/thenorwegiancowboy.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 17 Who’s in your band Scaredy Cat Blackie? At present the tea leaves suggest Steve McKinstry Rob Morrow on Hammond B3, Dylan McKinstry on strings and percussion, Tom Erickson (Cannon Falls) Macabaret. folk music gone to the on bass, and yours truly on electric piano and vocal chords. lounge. storytelling with a dark groove How did you get into this? I took piano lessons as a kid but didn’t start songwriting until age 37. A lot of my friends are in the music industry. When I moved back here from L.A. in 1999, I missed being around their music so I made my own. What is your connection to Northfield? My sister Cloyce married the youngest son of Arnold Flaten, founder of the art department at St. Olaf. My brother, Barry, graduated from St. Olaf in 1971. My late sister, Marna, moved here with her family in 1980; my late parents arrived in 1987. So, I’ve been around town on and off, mostly off, since about age 4. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? The Cave, Carleton, where it all began. Watch for Rob to play with Meredith Fierke at her cd release party coming soon! How would someone find out more about you and your band? Talk to my parole officer or check out scaredycatblackie.com. CDs are for sale around town (Monkey See, Present Perfect, River City Books) or through the website.

What do you play? Currently, I play acoustic music. Joey Heinz You have two bands, what are they? One band is geared to folk and traditional country with Anne folk and traditional to indie pop Sawyer who plays guitar, sings and writes. The other is more of a current Indie pop thing – Rareview – with Matt Streitz who plays guitar, keys, bass, sings and writes. How did you get into this? I’ve been playing music since age 11. I found my mother’s classical guitar in our basement storage space. I soon became obsessed with it. The only problem was I couldn’t make or play the sounds I heard on the AC/DC records I was listening to at the time. Rock & Roll distortion is a must for all kids. What is your connection to Northfield? Born and mostly raised in Northfield (Dundas to be exact). Want to know more? Visit myspace. com/onlyasheris or myspace. com/mattstreitz.

Kevin Stanke sounds that transcends genre and aches to dance in your head.

Do you play solo? I usually play solo but am sometimes accompanied by my band, Million Dollar Moustache. They are Ryan Nielsen on bass and Mike Cini on drums. Both play in Down Lo. How long have you been playing and how did you get into this? I began playing guitar in 7th grade. I was taught by a St Olaf graduate named Dave Mavis who lived in an apartment on Lincoln Street. In high school, I played in various bands, most notably The Giddy Lockjaws, and we played at The Key a lot. I began to write songs of my own in college and would play shows here and there. After I graduated from college, I began to realize that most musicans are just like me, they book their own shows and just hope people show up. So I began playing at The Tavern and Hogan Brothers and have been lucky enough to book shows in the Twin Cities, London and opening for Down Lo on a Midwest tour. What is your connection to Northfield? I grew up in the Northfield countryside and went to high school at NHS. I also enjoyed a brief Northfield renaissance after graduating from college. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? I love playing The Tavern. See Kevin on May 5 at the Twisted Grille, Hudson, Wisc.; May 9 at The Tavern Lounge, Northfield; May 19 again at the Twisted Grille. For more on Stanke, go to www.myspace.com/kevinstanke

18 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Cannon Valley Paul Niemisto, founder and conductor, is a member of the St. Olaf College Regional Orchestra music faculty. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received additional conducting training at the Mozarteum International Summer Academy in Salzburg and at the American Symphony Orchestra League Institute. They are a diverse group of volunteer musicians performing in the orchestra, drawn together by our love of music. Anyone with talent and motivation is welcome, from exceptional 12-year-olds to octogenarians. Players come from all walks of life. A unique feature of the orchestra is the large pool of musicians that it draws from. The roster lists 200 musicians in the region, all of whom have played either regularly or occasionally with the orchestra. Each section has a core of players, and others play as needed or as available. Players come from 22 communities Find out more at www.cvrorchestra.org.

Claire Larson What instrument do you play? I am a French hornist, a conductor and a teacher. I have been play- and the Northfield ing horn for 23 years. Community Band What is your connection to Northfield? I came to Northfield, from Aurora, Ill., in 1991 to attend St. Olaf College where I majored in music education. My musical experience at St. Olaf was profound and my love for Northfield grew. I moved away after graduation to pursue my teaching profession, but found myself here again in 2002. It was the perfect town to live and thrive in for me and my family. What is it that you do? I perform and conduct mostly band and orchestra repertoire. I conduct the Northfield Community Band. The band has standard instrumentation of brass, woodwinds and percussion. We often call upon guest soloists to enhance our programming. The Community Band is made up of Northfield instrumentalists of every age group who love to share the gift of music with the community. Aside from the Northfield Community Band, I also perform with the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, (an adult community band based in Edina), the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and freelance around the Twin Cities metro area. What is your all-time favorite venue to play? Of course, Bridge Square. How do people find out more about you? Come to our concerts this summer and introduce yourself to me! The summer concerts are performed at Bridge Square at 7 p.m on Thursday nights unless otherwise noted.

Northfield Youth Choirs NYC - yesterday and today. Founded in 1986 as the Northfield Children’s Chorus, the Northfield Youth Choirs began as a single choir, for middle schoolers, and have grown to seven choirs and a summer program that serves more than 200 Northfield-area children each year. Most singers live in Northfield, but as one of the only youth choirs in the area, NYC welcomes singers from neighboring communities. This year’s participants come from Cannon Falls, Dennison, Dundas, Farmington, Kenyon, Lakeville, Nerstrand, Randolph, Wanamingo and Webster. This year, 175 Northfield-area youth are singing in our regular choral season. All children, grades 1-12, are welcome. Previous choral experience is not necessary and scholarships are available. New this summer is Encore! Music camps for kids entering grades 2-9. Singers in the youth choirs are exposed to a wide variety of styles, periods and languages, including classical, folk, contemporary, jazz and newly commissioned works. Participants in our summer programming enjoy singing and dancing to Broadway favorites. Both colleges in town have wonderful chapels for choral singing. NYC gives two major concerts each year – at Carleton in the winter and St. Olaf in the spring. The choirs also enjoy singing for audiences at area retirement homes. Participants in summer programming have enjoyed performing for a dinner theater at The Grand Event Center. NYC’s spring concert, “Bought Me a Cat,” is Sunday, May 4, 7 p.m., at St. Olaf’s Boe Memorial Chapel. All are welcome. A freewill donation will be collected. For more information, call the NYC office at 507/664-9335 or visit www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 19 What is the Northern Roots session all about? Northern Roots Northern Roots Session is an informal weekly gathering of musicians and friends who love to play a wide variety of acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic Jam Session countries. The musical environment is supportive, non-competitive and generally very laid back; we play purely for the fun of it. Who are the players in the Northern Roots Session? Most of our weekly sessions involve a group of 10-12 players: a mix of “old timers” who have been making music together for years and newcomers who happened to drop by the Cow on a Sunday night and returned with an instrument the next week. We welcome anyone who would like to join in – any acoustic instrument, any level of experience. When can we see the group play or participate in the jam session? We meet every Sunday evening around 7:30 p.m. at The Contented Cow. Want to know more? Visit northernroots.org for more information and tunes to help you get started.

Nordic Jam Can you tell us about Nordic Jam? Founded in September 2002, Nordic Jam is a weekly open acoustic instrument jam session that plays (and sings!) traditional music from the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, etc.) and their immigrant communities in North America. Most of the tunes are dance music (waltz, polka, schottis, tango, etc.). We socialize and learn in a friendly, supportive and non-smoking environment that also has a terrific wooden dance floor. Sometimes special guests from around North America and the Nordic countries stop in to play with us. What is the Nordic Jam session all about? We enjoy sharing the music and traditions of these countries with others. Some of our members have spent decades learning these traditions and have studied with musicians in Scandinavia. People learn music in different ways. We try to play by ear - the same way they do "over there" ? but also have resources (sheet music, recordings) to help folks learn the tunes. Participants of all ages and experience are welcome. Listeners, too! When can we see the group play or participate in the jam session? Every Monday evening at the Northfield Eagles Club Main Hall, 7:00ish. Velkommen!

20 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Theater: Company • 8:15 p.m. HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 10 continued Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf See page 3. Kim Bloom Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Relativity Acoustic guitar. The Tavern Lounge Current and classic light rock as well Theater: Quade One Act Festival • 7 p.m. as great original music. Toby Jensen Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy See page 3. Jensen on vocals, guitar and strum- stick and Linda Grimm on vocals, Theater: The Trip to Bountiful • 7:30 p.m. percussion and harmonica. Northfield Arts Guild Theater See page 3. SUNDAY, MAY 11 Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Theater: Quade One Act Festival • 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium Haugen Theatre, St. Olaf See page 3. See page 3. Theater: Always...Patsy Cline • 7:30 p.m. Faculty and Guest Artist Concert • 3 p.m. The Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Concert Hall, Carleton See page 3. Martha Jamsa,flute,Kerri LeJeune, piano, and Gwen Anderson, horn, present “Wit and Wistfulness: 20th- Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. Century Flute Music.” Arena Theater, Carleton See page 3. Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow Key West Rejects • 8 p.m. See May 4 description. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. Faribault The Contented Cow Enjoy dancing and live jazz See May 4 description. with old school jazz lounge feel. Theater: Company 8:15 p.m. Scandium • 8 p.m. Key West Rejects The Contented Cow Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf Contemporary acoustic folk music with Nordic roots and See page 3. influences. The original trio of Glenn Lee, accordion, Les LaCroix, guitar and vocals, and Amy Boxrud, vocals and fiddle, has recently added bassist Gordon Oschwald and fid- dler Ruth Anne Rasmussen to the mix. For more informa- Northern Roots Session tion, go to wwwscandium-music.com.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 21 Author Event: Steven Roy Goodman • 7 p.m. HAPPENINGS River City Books Author and educational consultant Steven MONDAY, MAY 12 Roy Goodman will talk about his new book, “College Admissions Together: It Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Takes a Family.” This book is described as Eagles Club more than a practical “how to get into col- See May 5 description. lege” book. It’s a guide to healthy family String Chamber Recital 1 • 7 p.m. relationships during the college admissions Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf process. Goodman Lecture: Shahzad Bashir • 7:30 p.m. Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Associate professor of religion Shahzad Bashir presents “Between God’s Image and Satan’s Workshop: The Human Body in Islamic Thought Nordic Jam and Practice.” Part of the Mid-East Connections Lecture Series. String Chamber Recital 2 • 8:15 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

TUESDAY, MAY 13 Lecture: Jose Luis Pardo • 4:30 p.m. Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton The Christopher Light Lectureship Series presents Spanish philosopher and essayist, Jose Luis Pardo. Luis Pardo will present “Poetry and History: Goethe, Napoleon and Us.”

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22 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 THURSDAY, MAY 15 Lecture: Alan Rubenstein • 7:30 p.m. Northfield Hockey Association 12th Annual Golf Open Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton 1 p.m. Alan Rubenstein, consultant to the President’s Northfield Golf Club Council on Bioethics, will discuss “Human The Northfield Hockey Association hosts its 12th Annual Dignity and Bioethics in Three Keys.” Golf Open with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner and awards Rubenstein researches issues in U.S. domestic banquet begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by a silent auction. policy related to biotechnology and social For more information, go to www.northfieldhockey.net. changes in the practice of medicine. ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Take in the art while enjoying a glass of wine. Northfield Wine Club Tasting • 7-9 p.m. The Grand Event Center Take part in the local Northfield Wine Club Tasting – enjoy some wine while meeting other wine lovers. For more information, call 645-5153. The History of Memorial Day and the Significance of the World War I Poppy • 7 p.m. Northfield Historical Society The presentation will be a look at the origin of Memorial Day, including the significance of the poppy and Flanders Field. There will be a focus on the U.S. role in WWI and Minnesota’s contribution to the war effort and a short com- parison of other more recent conflicts. Hands-on opportunity to view equipment carried by the soldiers. Free.

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Descriptions, if available, on pages 3-12, 21-23, 31-37. 4 5 67 Art Opening Reception: Film Screening: Jaws Lecture: Qur’an and Senior Show 2 • 2 p.m. 7 p.m., Buntrock Current Issues • 7 p.m. Dittmann Center, St. Olaf Commons, St. Olaf Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Theater: Always...Patsy Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Cline • 2 p.m., Paradise Eagles Club Open Mic Night • 7-9 p.m. Center, Faribault Northfield High School Hogan Brothers Chapel Choir Oratorio Band Concert • 7:30 p.m. Concert • 3:30 p.m. Middle School Auditorium Boe Chapel, St. Olaf Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow Northfield Youth Choirs Spring Concert: “Bought Me a Cat” • 7 p.m. DJDJ SoundSound WaveWave Boe Chapel, St. Olaf at the Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs Jazz 2 and 3 Concert Wednesday-Sunday night 7 p.m., Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf TOO MUCH STUFF WARNING! Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow We couldn’t fit EVERYTHING into this calendar at a glance, Yeah – it’s Northfield Garage Sale pretty amazing all that goes on in and around Northfield – so be sure to Throughout Northfield check the detailed happenings pages for the whole enchilada!

24 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE TH U RS DAY FRI DAY SATU RDAY 1 2 3 Holocaust Vigil • 12 p.m. Convocation: Dr. Vijay Prashad Gathering of the Northfield Severance Great Hall, Carleton 10:50 a.m., Skinner Chapel, Carleton Ecumenical Women • 9:30 a.m. Sneak Preview and ChARTdonnay Honors Day Science Symposium: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thursday • 3-8 p.m., ArtOnWater Living in Our Toxic World • 2, 3:30 Art Opening • 3-8 p.m., ArtOnWater and 7 p.m., Science Center, St. Olaf Art Opening Reception • 6-9 p.m. Three Links Care Center Gala Grezzo Gallery Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway 7-11:30 p.m., Grand Event Center Ytterboe the Dog: A Community Companydance Spring Concert Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Tale • 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf Viking Theater, St. Olaf Companydance Spring Concert Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf Author Event: Leif Enger • 7 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Theater: Always...Patsy Cline Northfield High School Auditorium Art Reception: Feedback Junkie 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault Theater: Always...Patsy Cline 7-9 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault Northfield High School Jazz Band Monte’s Underground, Faribault Concert • 7:30 p.m. Porchlight • 8 p.m. Jazz 1 Concert • 8:15 p.m. Monte’s Underground , Faribault Middle School Auditorium Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Companydance Spring Concert Cam Waters, The Tavern Lounge Fish Frye • 8:30 p.m., Contented Cow 7:30 p.m. Northfield Community Garage Sale Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf Goodsell Observatory Open House Throughout Northfield 9:30-11:30 p.m.,Carleton Bluegrass and Old-time Jam Marty Anderson and The Goods Session • 7:30-10 p.m. Jon Manners, The Tavern Lounge The Contented Cow The Contented Cow Northfield Community Garage Sale Todd Thompson Trio Throughout Northfield The Tavern Lounge 8 9 10 Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m. First Year Project/Open Stage Northfield Garden Club Plant Sale Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf 4 p.m., Dittmann Center, St. Olaf 8-11 a.m., Bridge Square Girls Nite Out • 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Movie: Chronicles of Narnia Exhibition Closing and Downtown Northfield ChARTdonnay Thursday • 3-8 p.m. 11 a.m., 2:30 and 5 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Art Sneak Preview • 5-8 p.m. Paradise Center, Faribault ArtOnWater Gallery Artist Lecture and Exhibition Sesquicentennial Banner Theater: Quade One Act Festival Opening Reception: Annette Lee Presentation • 6 p.m., Bridge Square 7 p.m., St. Olaf and Willliam Wilson • 3-9 p.m. Lecture: The Ethics of Global Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog • 7-9 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Climate Change • 7:30 p.m. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe Blue Moon • 6 p.m., Contented Cow Boliou Hall Auditorium, Carleton Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Theater: Always...Patsy Cline Theater: The Trip to Bountiful Theater: Quade One Act Festival 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault 7:30 p.m., NAG Theater 7 p.m., St. Olaf Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Theater: The Trip to Bountiful Art Gallery Tour • 8 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium Carleton Art Gallery 7:30 p.m., NAG Theater Theater: Always...Patsy Cline Theater: Holiday • 7:30 p.m. Mark Mraz 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault Northfield High School Auditorium The Tavern Lounge St. Olaf Orchestra • 7:30 p.m. Theater: Always...Patsy Cline Study Hall with Terry and Peter Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault The Contented Cow Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Arena Theater, Carleton The Carleton Jazz Ensemble • 8 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Key West Rejects • 8 p.m. Top Shelf • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground, Faribault Descriptions, if Monte’s Underground, Faribault Scandium • 8 p.m., Contented Cow The Return of 51 with Ray and Dan Theater: Company • 8:15 p.m. available, on pages The Contented Cow Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf 3-12, 21-23, 31-37. Kevin Stanke, The Tavern Lounge Relativity, The Tavern Lounge SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 11 12 13 14 Theater: Quade One Act Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Lecture: Jose Luis Pardo Lecture: Alan Rubenstein Festival • 1 and 7 p.m. Eagles Club 5 p.m., Gould Library 7:30 p.m., Gould Library St. Olaf Athenaeum, Carleton Athenaeum, Carleton String Chamber Recital 1 Faculty and Guest Artist 7 p.m., Urness Recital Hall, Author Event: Steven Roy Concert • 3 p.m. St. Olaf Goodman • 7 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton River City Books Lecture: Shahzad Bashir Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Gould Library The Contented Cow Athenaeum, Carleton Northern Roots Session String Chamber Recital 2 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow 8:15 p.m., Urness Recital Theater: Company Hall, St. Olaf 8:15 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf THURSDAYSKaraokeKaraokeSATURDAYS Froggy Bottoms, 9 p.m. L&M Bar and Grill, (unless there’s live music) 9 p.m.-1 a.m. FRIDAYS Fieldhouse, 9 p.m.-close Rueb-N-Stein, 9-close Froggy Bottoms, 9 p.m. (unless there’s live music)

18 19 20 21 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Face-to-Face Blogging The Contented Cow Eagles Club Event • 4-6 p.m. Froggy Bottoms Northern Roots Session 7:30 p.m. Film Screening and The Contented Cow Discussion: Punch Me in the Stomach • 7 p.m. Concert: Spirituals, Leighton Hall, Carleton Hymns & Gospel Music: Concert 2 • 8 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton

Descriptions, if available, on pages 3-12, 21-23, 31-37. 25 26 27 28 Swap Meet and Flea Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Chamber Music Recital Voice Studio Recital Market • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eagles Club 12 p.m. 4 p.m. Rice County Steam and Concert Hall, Carleton Concert Hall, Carleton Gas Engines Grounds St. Olaf Choir Concert 9 a.m., Skoglund TOO MUCH STUFF WARNING! Auditorium, St. Olaf Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. We couldn’t fit EVERYTHING into this calendar at a glance, Yeah – it’s The Contented Cow pretty amazing all that goes on in and around Northfield – so be sure to Northern Roots Session check the detailed happenings pages for the whole enchilada! 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow

26 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE TH U RS DAY FRI DAY SATU RDAY 15 16 17 Northfield Hockey Association 12th Convocation: Robert Morris Theater: Saturday Morning Live Annual Golf Open 1 p.m. 10:50 a.m., Concert Hall, Carleton Performance • 1 p.m., NAG Theater Northfield Golf Club Spring Recital: Paquita and International Festival • 2 p.m. Sayles Hill Campus Center, Carleton ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. Footloose • 7 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Northfield High School Auditorium Wildcats! • 7 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Northfield Wine Club Tasting Art Opening/Reception • 7-10 p.m. 7-9 p.m., The Grand Event Center Boliou Hall, Hullings Hall and Art Dave Williams • 7-9 p.m. Gallery, Carleton Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe The History of Memorial Day and Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway the Significance of the World War I Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Poppy • 7 p.m. Concert: Spirituals, Hymns & Northfield Historical Society Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. Gospel Music: Concert 1 • 8 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Concert Hall, Carleton Northfield High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m., Middle School Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. 8 p.m., Monte’s Underground, Arena Theater, Carleton Bluegrass and Old-time Jam Faribault Over and Back Band • 8 p.m. Session • 7:30-10 p.m. Monte’s Underground, Faribault The Contented Cow RCAs • 8:30 p.m., Contented Cow Last Known Whereabouts • 8:30 p.m. Mr. Sticky, The Tavern Lounge Jeff Ray, The Tavern Lounge The Contented Cow Norwegian Cowboy, The Tavern 22 23 24 ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. Convocation: Ann Cooper • 10:50 a.m. Celebration 2008 Alumni Author ArtOnWater Gallery Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Event • 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. St. Olaf Bookstore, St. Olaf Film Screening and Discussion: Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 12 p.m. Half the Kingdom • 5 p.m. Bald Spot, Carleton St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 3 p.m. Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf Study Hall with Terry and Peter Concert: The Carleton Symphony Eccentric Circus • 3 p.m.-12 a.m. The Contented Cow Band • 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton Carleton Cave Ian Alexy, The Tavern Lounge St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 8 p.m. Woody Boys • 7-9 p.m., Hogan Bros Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Key West Rejects • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground, Faribault St. Olaf Choir Concert • 8 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf Marty Anderson and the Goods The Contented Cow Top Shelf • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground, Faribault After October, The Tavern Lounge Eggmen, The Contented Cow St. Olaf College Reunion Weekend St. Olaf Norwegian Cowboy, The Tavern 29 30 31 Chamber Music Recital 2 • 12 p.m. Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Exhibition Closing Event • 4-9 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton ArtOnWater Gallery The Semaphore Repertory Spring Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway Mbira Class Recital • 12 p.m. Performance • 8 p.m. Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Arena Theater, Carleton The Semaphore Repertory Spring Performance • 8 p.m.,Carleton ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. The Carleton Orchestra Concert ArtOnWater Gallery 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton Bonnie and the Clydes • 8 p.m. The Contented Cow Bluegrass and Old-time Jam Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing The Contented Cow 8 p.m., Monte’s Underground, Relativity • 8 p.m. Faribault Monte’s Underground, Faribault Mark Mraz, The Tavern Lounge Norwegian Cowboy, The Cow Blue Sky Divide, The Tavern Lounge

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 27 MayMay 99 •• 55 pm-1pm-1 amam Register to win a $1,000 shopping spree and other fabulous prizes! Tickets $10 and available at digs, Sisters Ugly, Oolala, Women & Kids on Division, The Rare Pair and Paper Petalum (a portion of the proceeds will go to a local charitable organization)

Last year's Girls Nite Out was a huge hit, and this year’s looks to be the same! Northfield's streets will be filled with ladies looking for a good time! Join them for following fun-filled events:

GNO AGENDA 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bring your tickets to Bridge Square for registration 5-9 p.m. Shopping and special events at participating businesses 7:30-9:30 p.m. Silent Purse Auction at The Grand Event Center 9:30 p.m. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING including $1,000 shopping spree and many other fabulous prizes (must be over 18 and present to win) 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Live entertainment at The Grand with Harmonic Voodoo 12-1 a.m. Continue downtown to participating restaurants and bars for more Girls Nite Out specials!!! See you downtown! Hey – this is an interactive cartoon – send the artist your ideas for a future one and a chance to win something cool!

28 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 29 30 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Art Opening/Reception • 7-10 p.m. HAPPENINGS Thursday, May 15 continued Boliou Hall, Hullings Hall and Art Gallery, Carleton Senior studio art majors showcase their final projects. Northfield High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m. Middle School Auditorium Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. For more information, go to www.nfld.k12.mn.us. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. Bluegrass and Old-time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m. The Contented Cow Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians Arena Theater, Carleton of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for musi- See page 3. cians and an evening of entertainment for the audience. Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 8 p.m. Mr. Sticky Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault The Tavern Lounge Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. See page 13. RCAs • 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 16 The Contented Cow Jeff Ray Convocation: Robert Morris and Anthony Leach • 10:50 a.m. The Tavern Lounge Concert Hall, Carleton Mighty fine guitar and harp. Ray “Spirituals, Hymns & Gospel walks a thin line between blues and Mr. Sticky Music” presented by Robert folk, one minute strutting a slide-guitar Morris, founder and artistic director of the St. Paul-based ballad on the resonator guitar, the next Leigh Morris Chorale, and Anthony Leach, founder and minute blasting off into a one-man- director of the Penn State University choir Essence of Joy, band train ride. “Ray has a quality that present “The Relationship Between Song and Singing in the Jeff Ray could only come by blending the birth- African American Sacred Music Traditions.” This presenta- places of Bob Dylan and the blues.” (Des Moines Register). tion will feature solo artists from throughout the United SATURDAY, MAY 17 States along with members of the Carleton College Choir. Traditional Norwegian Breakfast • 7 a.m. Spring Recital: Paquita and Footloose • 7 p.m. Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf Northfield High School Auditorium Celebrate Norway’s constitution day by attending a tradi- Annual spring dance recital by Dance-n-Fitness students. tional Norwegian breakfast featuring a variety of Norwegian Tickets available at Dance-n-Fitness, $12.50. breads and cheeses, meats and fish, waffles and pastries. Hosted by the Norwegian Department with live entertainment. Reserve tickets in advance by calling 786-3230 or purchase at the door.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 31 Movie: The Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Movie HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 17 continued 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Rice County Humane Society Walk for Animals • 8:30 a.m. Shager Park on Cannon Lake, Faribault Theater: Saturday Morning Live Performance • 1 p.m. The 21st annual Walk for Animals starts with registration at Northfield Arts Guild Theater 8:30 a.m. with the walk completing at 12 p.m. Lunch will be See page 3. served for walkers and there will be treats for pets. Spring Recital: Paquita and Footloose • 2 p.m. Northfield High School Auditorium Annual spring dance recital by Dance-n-Fitness students. Tickets available at Dance-n-Fitness, $12.50. International Festival • 2 p.m. Sayles Hill Campus Center, Carleton An annual Carleton tradition celebrating a spectacular range of international cuisine, music, performance, activities and information tables. Sponsored by the office of intercultural life and international student programs. Annual Spring Dance Recital • 3 p.m. Northfield Middle School The Northfield Arts Guild presents the annual spring dance recital featuring dances from all classes including Creative Dance, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Irish Step and Mexican Folkloric. For more information and tickets, call 645-8877. Adults, $8; students, $5. Wildcats! • 7 p.m. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Humor and music.

Concert: Butch Thompson with Why I Love Our New CVRO • 7 p.m. GreenHouse Project T.B. Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, Protecting Our Planet, under the direction of One Home at a Time Paul Niemisto,will play with pianist Of all the community initiatives Schmidt Homes has undertaken, our Butch Thompson in a new GreenHouse Project has to be my program of American favorite because of its potential to make • Better Indoor Air Quality – less mold, memories. Featuring a significant long term difference. Simple pollen, dust mites, radon and other pieces from “Over the and straightforward in approach, it pollutants Butch Thompson Rainbow” to Scott provides start-to-finish services for • Improved Comfort and Noise Joplin ragtime to a people who want to make their homes Reduction – through efficient, well- Leroy Anderson Centennial Tribute, this more energy efficient...but don’t know managed HVAC systems varied concert has something to delight where to start or how much it will cost. • Environmental Protection – conservation of natural resources everyone. Widely known for his piano Greenhouse Project 3-Step Services variety and improvisations, Thompson begin with a FREE Energy Audit, which For remodelers, the three key efficiency will not only perform rags for which he analyzes ways your current home can boosters are new or updated HVAC is famous, but “Three Works” orches- reduce energy consumption. You’ll then systems; improvements to the building trated by Gordon Wright with a Latin receive a written report with suggested envelope (windows, walls, roofs and American flavor. He will end with a improvements and cost/benefit insulation); and the installation of Eubie Blake sequence of popular information. Finally, if you desire, our Energy Star qualified appliances melodies. Tickets are available by calling expert remodelers – working with (refrigerator/freezer, cooktop, dishwasher, the Sheldon Theatre at 800/899-5759. forward-thinking “green” suppliers – can washer and dryer, water heater). In a make your home more efficient. There’s study of Northfield homes by the Dave Williams • 7-9 p.m. no obligation to purchase anything, ever. Department of Housing & Urban Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe Development, the average home spends We believe that a “tight” house is $1338 per year in energy costs; an Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. everything, and while it’s great to have efficient home spends $791, a savings of The HideAway recycled glass countertops or reclaimed $547. Installing new windows and Acoustic guitar. wood floors, a leaky home wastes skylights, insulating ducts, walls and Northfield High School Choir valuable natural resources. Our mantra ceilings, and sealing air leaks all pay for Concert • 7:30 p.m. is: “You can’t go green without blue” – themselves within two to three years. Middle School Auditorium blue meaning Energy Star For more information go to, Certification! We are the only Northfield builder to insist on Energy www.nfld.k12.mn.us. Star standards for 100% of new homes the Concert: Spirituals, Hymns & built. Remodelers also can achieve GreenHouse Gospel Music: Concert 1 • 8 p.m. these standards and benefit from: Concert Hall, Carleton • Increased Cash Flow – decreased Make Your Home A Featuring guest artists along with monthly utility bills; possible rebates, members of the Leigh Morris Chorale tax credits and incentives for renewable “GreenHouse!” and the Carleton College Choir. energy projects; higher resale value CALL 507-663-0482 Directed by Lawrence Burnett. Theater: Romeo and Juliet • 8 p.m. We’ve set a benchmark of “green remodeling” 50 Northfield homes per Arena Theater, Carleton year...which would reduce our community’s greenhouse gas emissions See page 3. by an estimated two hundred thousand pounds annually! Over and Back Band • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault 507-663-0482 • www.schmidthomes.com Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. A Division of Steven Schmidt Construction, Inc.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 33 Film Screening and Discussion: Half the Kingdom HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 17 continued 5 p.m. Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Last Known Whereabouts • 8:30 p.m. Film screening of “Half the Kingdom” with filmmaker The Contented Cow Francine Zuckerman about Jewish women in Israel. Exciting, high-energy contemporary Study Hall with Terry and Peter bluegrass music, blending traditional The Contented Cow string band music with rock, folk, country and blues influences. Band includes: Jake Stroup, mandolin and vocals; Aaron Hagenson, guitar and vocals; Carl Haskins, bass; and, Aaron Cross, fiddle. Norwegian Cowboy The Tavern Lounge Old-school country, samba, ’80s rock, alt-country, alt-rock, alternator, altimeter and more. Sketchy yet humorous pro- nunciation of foreign languages. Come on down, Hoss!

SUNDAY, MAY 18 Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on upcoming top- ics, go to www.contentedcow.com. Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. The Contented Cow See May 4 description. Concert: Spirituals, Hymns & Gospel Music: Concert 2 • 8 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Featuring Essence of Joy, under the direction of Anthony Leach.

MONDAY, MAY 19 Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. Anthony Leach Eagles Club See May 5 description.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 Face-to-Face Blogging Event • 4-6 p.m. and beyond Froggy Bottoms Party Room Local bloggers meet face-to-face for fun and conversation. Film Screening and Discussion: Punch Me in the Stomach • 7 p.m. Leighton Hall 304, Carleton Deb Filler, actor/writer/comedienne, plays all 36 characters in this comic and moving exploration of the legacy of the Holocaust and her family of survivors.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery Take in the art while enjoying a glass of wine.

34 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Ian Alexy Marty Anderson and the Goods The Tavern Lounge The Contented Cow Singer/songwriter/guitarist Ian Alexy See May 3 description. offers deft finger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warming tales of a After October well-traveled 20-something-year-old. The Tavern Lounge St. Olaf College Reunion FRIDAY, MAY 23 Weekend Convocation: Ann Cooper • 10:50 a.m. St. Olaf For more information, go to Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Marty Anderson and the Goods Ian Alexy Ann Cooper presents “Lunch Lessons: fusion.stolaf.edu/calendar. Changing the Way We Feed Our Children.” At the forefront of a movement to transform the National School Lunch SATURDAY, MAY 24 Program into one that places greater emphasis on the health Swap Meet and Flea Market • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. of the students rather than the financial health of a few Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Grounds, Dundas agribusiness corporations, Cooper’s menus emphasize This 9th annual swap meet and flea market offers opportu- regional, organic, fresh foods and nutritional education. nities to buy, sell or trade. Includes: antique tractors, antique Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 12 p.m. car parts, gas engines, tools, machinery, horse-drawn equip- Bald Spot, Carleton ment, toys, furniture and much more. Consignment auction Make a donation of at least $10, get a bowl of homemade soup begins at 10 a.m. Held rain or shine. Free entrance. and keep the handmade bowl. Proceeds go to the Northfield Celebration 2008 Alumni Author Event Food Shelf. Severance Great Hall in the event of rain. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. St. Olaf Bookstore, St. Olaf Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway The following authors are taking part in the Carleton Acoustic guitar. alumni event: Lowell Erdahl, “Winsome Wisdom”; David Jarratt, “Short Hops: My Life as a Flyer”; Jean Cross The Carleton Symphony Band • 8 p.m. Rostollan, “Glass Walls: Reality & Hope Beyond the Glass Concert Hall, Carleton Ceiling”; Thomas Swift, “Chief Bender’s Burden: The Silent The Carleton Symphony Band performs Struggle of a Baseball Star”; and, Angela Nickerson,“A under the direction of Ronald Rodman. Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome.” St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 8 p.m. Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf 11 a.m., 3 and 6 p.m. Ronald Rodman Stephen Amundson, conductor. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Key West Rejects • 8 p.m. St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 3 p.m. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. Elizabeth Jackson-Kirchoff, guest conductor.

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. If you like books, kids and you’ve completed the 5th grade, consider becoming a library page! Spring training begins May 6, 4 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.

MAY 2008 online and updated at www.northfieldguide.com 35 Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. The Carleton Orchestra Concert HAPPENINGS The Contented Cow 8 p.m. Saturday, May 24 continued Concert Hall, Carleton St. Olaf College Reunion Weekend The Carleton Orchestra, directed by St. Olaf Eccentric Circus • 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Hector Valdivia, presents Mozart’s For more information, go to Carleton Cave Symphony No. 41 in C (K551), fusion.stolaf.edu/calendar. The Northfield Union of Youth will host “Jupiter” and Hindemith’s “Symphonic its 15th annual Eccentric Circus with a MONDAY, MAY 26 Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl number of local bands performing. This Maria von Weber.” year’s theme is titled “Battle.” This event Nordic Jam • 7-10 p.m. is open to the public of all ages. Eagles Club See May 5 description. Woody Boys • 7-9 p.m. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe TUESDAY, MAY 27 Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. Chamber Music Recital • 12 p.m. The HideAway Concert Hall, Carleton Acoustic guitar. Coordinated by Ronald Rodman. St. Olaf Choir Concert • 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf Anton Armstrong, conductor. Voice Studio Recital • 4 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Top Shelf • 8 p.m. Coordinated by Lawrence Burnett. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault THURSDAY, MAY 29 Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. Chamber Music Recital 2 • 12 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Coordinated by Ronald Rodman. Mbira Class Recital • 12 p.m. Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton Directed by Melinda Russell. ChARTdonnay Thursday • 5-8 p.m. Eggmen Eggmen ArtOnWater Gallery The Contented Cow Take in the art while enjoying a glass of wine. Norwegian Cowboy The Tavern Lounge Bluegrass and Old-time Jam See page 17. The Contented Cow St. Olaf College Reunion Weekend Mark Mraz St. Olaf The Tavern Lounge For more information, go to Forget about life for a while with the fusion.stolaf.edu/calendar. piano man.

SUNDAY, MAY 25 FRIDAY, MAY 30 Swap Meet and Flea Market Honors Convocation • 3 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Honoring faculty and students for Grounds, Dundas their accomplishments and service to Tractor pull at 9 a.m. See May 24 the community. description for more information or go Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. to www.ricecountysteamand gas.com. The HideAway St. Olaf Choir Concert • 9 a.m. Acoustic guitar. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf The Semaphore Repertory Spring Anton Armstrong, conductor. Performance • 8 p.m. St. Olaf Commencement • 2 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Manitou Field, St. Olaf The Semaphore Repertory presents their spring dance performance. Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m. The Contented Cow

36 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. Norwegian Cowboy The Contented Cow See page 17.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Movie: The Killer • 11 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. Norwegian Cowboy Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Exhibition Closing Event • 4-9 p.m. ArtOnWater Gallery See May 9 description. Northfield High School Commencement • 5:30 p.m. Memorial Field Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m. The HideAway Acoustic guitar. The Semaphore Repertory Spring Performance • 8 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton See May 30 description. Bonnie and the Clydes • 8 p.m. The Contented Cow Take 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. Relativity • 8 p.m. Monte’s Underground at Monte’s Steak House, Faribault Enjoy dancing and live jazz with old school jazz lounge feel. Blue Sky Divide The Tavern Lounge

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MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 37 childhood chums in a group called “The Star Gazers” and with a girls’ quartet called “The Melodaires.” She was also an active HISTORIC member of the Big Star 4-H Club. Marilyn studied voice with well-known instructor Gertrude HAPPENINGS Boe Overby of St. Olaf and became an accomplished pianist, mostly self-taught. She was named “Miss Northfield” shortly NORTHFIELD STYLE after high school graduation and was a finalist for “Miss By SUSAN HVISTENDAHL Minnesota.” In the years that followed, Marilyn developed a career as a Marilyn Sellars and singer, working in piano bars in the Twin Cities area. She entertained for seven years at the Ambassador Hotel in Johnny Western: Golden Valley and her country songs were featured on local our Hall of Fame performers radio stations. Fans and friends financed her way to try her luck in Nashville and Marilyn from Dundas hit it big. Dundas residents got an early glimpse of the precocious talent of 3-year-old Marilyn Sellars when, in the middle of a A major record label, Mega Records, signed her in 1973 and Sunday sermon at the Methodist Church, she burst out with a her first album, “One Day at a Time,” charted nationally for rendition of “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!” She has been 43 weeks, even overtaking Elvis Presley’s “Live on Stage in enthralling audiences all over the world ever since. Memphis” on the top country LP list. A country music star was born, as she won Cashbox Magazine’s “Best New Female At the age of 15, Johnny Western had his own show, singing Artist” award, an ASCAP award and an Academy of Country and playing his guitar in the Northfield studio of Faribault’s Music nomination. Traveling to promote the album, she radio station, KDHL. Billboard magazine called him the appeared on national TV shows, garnering critical acclaim. youngest DJ and singer in commercial radio, and Johnny went on to perform with Gene Autry, Johnny Cash and others Marilyn did not relocate to Nashville, however, since she had and to be inducted into 10 halls of fame. two daughters. “I couldn’t see ripping them out of school,” she explained. Her “support system” was in Minnesota and Marilyn and Johnny are two of the musical performers with when she married Dr. Peter Kuipers, an orthodontist, they Northfield ties who have gone on to attract national and decided that Minneapolis would remain their home. Marilyn’s international attention after leaving our area. These two, in two girls, Anne and Linda, have each provided four grand- particular, maintain affectionate ties to this community. children, or “grand darlings,” as Marilyn calls them. In this story, and in ones to follow, “Historic Happenings” Marilyn’s memorable career has included headlining with invites you to renew your acquaintance with Marilyn and such performers as Bob Hope, Red Buttons, Bobby Vinton, Johnny and meet others who have passed through the musical Frank Gorshin and Ronnie Milsap. She sings Broadway, pop portals of this town. and gospel as well as country, and this musical versatility makes her a hit at corporate shows, charitable events, celebrity Marilyn Sellars is particularly proud golf tournaments, country and state fairs, telethons, political of her roots in this area. Her family’s conventions, sporting events, dinner theaters, churches and connections go back to the late 1800s senior centers. She has sung the national anthem for the when her grandfather, William Sellars, Vikings, the Twins and even at a monster truck rally. Among and his brothers came to Minnesota highlights of her career are singing for three presidents and from Canada. She told me that most of performing at Disney World, theaters in Branson, Mo., Brazil, her relatives are buried in the Dundas Israel, Switzerland, Bermuda and China, where she sang on a Cemetery, including her parents. “My cruise ship going down the Yangtze River. father, Paul Sellars, was born just a few miles southeast of Northfield in 1907, One of her favorite memories is performing on the stages of graduating from Northfield High School in 1926,” she said. both the old and new Grand Ole Opry. “I grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry, never dreaming that I would ever be on Marilyn was born in a home just west of Dundas and attended it,” she told me. “Exciting stuff for a country girl!” a one-room country schoolhouse there until ninth grade, when she entered Northfield High School. Marilyn last performed in this area during the Yearbook pictures show her acting in “Our feature sponsored Sesquicentennial celebrations of Dundas in his by Town,” dancing and, of course, singing in the T 2007 and Northfield in 2005. Her 2005 choir and madrigals. Marilyn hardly remem- appearance with Johnny Western was a high- bers a time when she was not singing, starting light of the July 4th weekend and all-school with gospel songs taught her by her mother’s reunion events. father, Earnest Chester, who traveled and sang with the Salvation Army. Marilyn went on to Marilyn would like her hometown fans to perform in talent contests throughout her high know that she has a website, www.mari- school years, including singing with three lynsellars.com, and her latest CD is available www.northfieldhistory.org

38 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE there for purchase. It is a 36-song, three-CD compilation In some sort of cosmic synchronism in 2004, Marilyn and called “Marilyn Sellars – One Day at a Time, my Faith, my Johnny were inducted into two halls of fame: Marilyn into the Country.” Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame on May 22 and Johnny Western reminded us that Johnny into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame on June 6. it was 50 years ago – March 14, 1958 – Both of them are certainly enshrined in the hall of musical when he wrote “The Ballad of Paladin” fame of Northfield. and sang it on “Have Gun, Will Travel” Information and photos for this story provided by Marilyn Sellars, for CBS-TV and Columbia records. Johnny Western, the Northfield Public Library, the Northfield This song was written to thank the star, Historical Society archives and the inimitable Maggie Lee. Richard Boone, for his acting tips during their scenes together. Johnny went on to write songs with Boone and the show’s creator, Sam Rolfe. Johnny was born in Two Harbors, Minn., but moved to Northfield with his family when his father, John Westerlund, became physical education instructor in Northfield public schools. By the age of 13, Johnny was already playing guitar and singing country tunes on the radio in Northfield and within two years had his own show six days a week. During a stint at a radio and TV station in Austin, Minn., the precocious youth was encouraged to take on Hollywood and in 1956, at the age of 20, Johnny was signed by his idol, the ultimate singing cowboy, Gene Autry, to be featured singer and guitarist on his show. Johnny’s acting career commenced soon after and he has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows. After Autry’s retirement in 1957, Johnny hooked up in 1958 with another Johnny, Johnny Cash, as featured performer and emcee of Cash’s road show. Both Johnnys were recording for Columbia records and Johnny Western played guitar on 71 singles and five albums with Johnny Cash. Johnny also wrote a monthly column in Western Horseman magazine about friends of his such as Ben Johnson, Clint Walker, Dale Robertson, Jim Arness, Richard Boone, Hugh O’Brien, Steve McQueen and Chuck Conners. “All honest to goodness cowboys,” said Johnny. Today Johnny continues his love affair with radio. Since 1985, he has had a program which features cowboy and western music on KFDI in Wichita, Kan. Among his 10 hall of fame inductions are the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. Johnny performs all over the world, at rodeos, film festivals and western music events, including being part of the first musical group to play on the Great Wall of China in 2006. He is the only cowboy singer to have played three times (all sell-outs) in Carnegie Hall. During the summer of 2005, Johnny came to Northfield twice. After appearing with Marilyn Sellars over the Fourth of July, he returned during Defeat of Jesse James Days in September for a “Hollywood Cowboy” show about the golden age of westerns, which featured “Singing and Gun Slinging.” Johnny told the Northfield Entertainment Guide, “I have always considered Northfield my hometown and have said so in print, on concert stages throughout the world and on radio and TV. Northfield was the greatest place in America to have grown up and I hope the young people of Northfield today appreciate how very lucky they are to live here.”

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 39 BZ: What made you decide to open the restaurants? Norman: When I first came to Northfield, I had a little gift Just Curious… store in the Archer House for a couple of years. During this And so a few quick questions and answers. time, it became very obvious to me that Northfield was By Breanna Zarmbinski poorly provided with eating and drinking establishments. To me it was an obvious business opportunity. BZ: Since when has music been an integral part of The Cow? Norman: From the beginning. We’ve always had in mind orm Butler non-smoking, no machines, no televisions, and of course a musical presence all in the style of a traditional English pub. N It was designed to be a place where people meet, relax and the best music is truly conversation. BZ: How often does The Cow host live music? Norman: Every week, sometimes three and often four times a week. On Sunday nights we have Northern Roots, which is Scandinavian music in the back of the pub. We also schedule bands on Fridays and Saturdays. Musicians also pop in and play other nights of the week. Recently we’ve also enjoyed this very interesting cooperation between ArtOrg, the Rueb-n- Stein and The Cow. ArtOrg has been bringing quality bands from the Cities and elsewhere to the Rueb on Friday nights and then they come down and jam at The Cow. It’s a more formal performance at the Rueb and more of a jam session down at The Cow. Contented Cow staffers and owner (left to right): Terry VandeWalker, Erica BZ: Is music an important part of The Cow? Johnson, Julie Bixby and Norm Butler. Norman: It is important. It’s a vital offering. The locals love it, students appreciate it, and it creates a nice eclectic mix. 2Upon entering The Contented Cow on a quiet Monday after- Sometimes it’s quiet and people just sit and talk and other noon, I was greeted by a few of the regulars and The Cow’s oper- times it’s just a jam session. ations manager, Terry VanderWalker, who also plays in one of the pub’s regular bands, the RCAs. Shortly thereafter I met BZ: What made you decide to create a traditional English Norman Butler, owner of both the Cow and Chapati, who pub instead of a traditional American bar? spoke with an English accent. After settling in by the Cow’s cozy Norman: From the get-go, from day one, the concept of a tra- fireplace, we began our chat. ditional English pub and that atmosphere was what I wanted to create. BZ: I noticed that you have an accent. Where are you originally from? BZ: How is music traditionally incorporated into pub life? Norman: I lived in the Northern part of England until I was Norman: When I was a kid, a lot of folk music was played. 15, so that’s where the accent comes from, but I’ve also lived Live music is an important part of pub life and always has in Australia and Japan. been. BZ: So how did you end up in Northfield? BZ: How do you select bands to come play at The Cow? Norman: I met my wife while teaching English in Japan. My Norman: They tend to get in touch with us, word of mouth wife has a sister who lives in Minnesota, and it’s simply that that is. Musicians that enjoy playing here talk to their friends we came here on holiday in June and liked what we saw here who then send us an e-mail and maybe a CD. I generally in June, particularly the weather. We always had in mind mak- assume people know what they are doing. ing the move. BZ: Is there usually a specific genre of music that you select? BZ: When did you open the Contented Cow? Norman: No. We have blues, bluegrass, rock, jazz and all Norman: The Cow opened for business on Jesse kinds of different stuff. There are student bands, feature sponsore more mature local bands, and bands from the James Day in 1999. The idea took shape when his d b we bought the building in 1998. A hair- T y city. dresser used to be where the pub is now BZ: Do you have a favorite band? and the rest of the basement was where Norman: I suppose I better put a plug horses used to be in the old firehouse. in for the RCAs [The Rice County All- BZ: When did you open Chapati? Stars]. Our operations manager Terry Norman: We opened the Chapati heads the band with three other guys. Northfield in October 1999 and Chapati He’s the drummer for the Big Wu.The Edina in October 2004. RCAs play about once a month at The

40 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Cow. But I really like them all. Our job is more to make sure BZ: Do you hope to expand entertainment beyond music? things run smoothly than to critique the music. Norman: Yes. We have “Politics in the Pint” on Sunday nights now. People come down on Sunday nights at around 6 p.m., BZ: Do you have a lot of regular visitors? and sometimes we have a keynote speaker and open conversa- Norman: Yeah about a dozen come in early evening, but we tions about politics, both local and national. And yes, we hope have a lot of regulars at night, but the nice thing about it is to keep expanding in natural ways. Maybe someone can play that there are more and more new faces. Students tend to an acoustic guitar or a violin or perhaps someone can even come during the week and in the late evenings. tell some jokes, but we want to encourage an informal setting BZ: Does The Cow help musicians with their career? that can take shape with energy and enthusiasm, much as Norman: You’d have to ask them, but if I were to speculate I’d “Politics in the Pint” has done. have to say yes. It gives new bands a place to perform to a BZ: What is it like owning two very different businesses: the sympathetic audience, and a lot of bands that are fairly well pub and Chapati? established simply like playing here. It has a nice ambiance, a Norman: Both have excellent staff, but because of its nature, nice stage and it’s really cozy. Also, during the summer, there the pub is higher maintenance. The pub is always changing is a really nice stage outside. whereas the Chapati restaurants have pretty much an estab- BZ: Can you tell me more about the Northern Roots Session lished menu. The Cow is harder work than Chapati, and The on Sundays? Cow doesn’t have an entire kitchen, which the restaurants Norman: They play Celtic/Scandinavian music, and they are obviously do. all local musicians that come together and have a jam session BZ: What made you decide to build an Indian restaurant? on Sundays at 7:30. In one form or another, they have been Norman: Quite like pub life, I love Indian food, and both playing for six years or so. They only recently called them- were distinctly missing in Northfield. I also knew the previous selves Northern Roots. owner of the establishment where Chapati is located, and she BZ: Do you dabble in the arts at all? used to offer Indian food on Thursday nights, and I had a Norman: I haven’t been on stage for a while, but I did a few sense that Indian cuisine, any ethnic cuisine really, would do plays up until a few years ago. I particularly enjoyed being in very well in Northfield because of its demographic – people productions for “Shakespeare in the Park,” which The Cow with taste who are prepared to experiment with different sponsors every year. They perform behind the old middle foods and different cultures. school in Central Park. BZ: What Shakespeare plays did you perform in? Norman: “Much Ado About Nothing,”“All’s Well That Ends Well,”“As You Like It” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” They are in the park every year, and they often rehearse here in The Cow. We have this new addition with a smaller stage area for perhaps poetry or small performances. BZ: Are you a Shakespeare fan? Norman: I wouldn’t call myself a big Shakespeare fan, but I like to see the plays performed. I like “Macbeth,” and I think it would be nice to see them perform something other than comedies in the park. I think “Macbeth” would suit that setting very much. BZ: Did you meet a lot of people from the community by opening the pub? Norman: Yes. I got to know quite a lot of people from day one really in Northfield just by owning the small gift shop in the Archer House. Of course, if you get into the restaurant or pub business you meet lots of people. BZ: Can you explain Nordic Jam? Norman: Nordic Jam was the initial group of people that played in the Cow about five or six years ago, and then some of them decided they wanted a bigger performing area and also have the option to encourage dancing, which in Minnesota is generally illegal [laughs]. So they now play at a different place, but some of the original members plus others continue at The Cow.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 41 Clubs, Classes and More… SPORTSHere are the home games. Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 645-0301 Thursday, May 1 First and third Mondays GOLF – Raider Boys’Varsity Invitational, 2 p.m. River City Books Fiction Book Club TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Women’s MIAC Heptathlon,TBA Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m., 646-7754 – The River City Books fic- – St. Olaf Men’s MIAC Decathlon, 12:30 p.m. tion book club features “When Madeline Was Young” by – St. Olaf Women’s MIAC Heptathlon, 12:30 p.m. Jane Hamilton. Author is expected to attend the meeting Friday, May 2 and participate in the discussion. TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Women’s MIAC Heptathlon,TBA Just Food Co-op – 650-0106 – St. Olaf Men’s MIAC Decathlon, 10 a.m. Tuesdays – Knitting in Northfield! – Call 645-6331 – St. Olaf Women’s MIAC Heptathlon, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Luigi Cooks: Cooking Saturday, May 3 French with Julia Child, Class 2. This class is inspired by TENNIS – Raider Boys’ vs. Owatonna, 11 a.m. Julia Child recipes, learn how to make chicken stock and – St. Olaf Women’s and Men’s vs. Alumni, 2 p.m.; Men’s, 2 p.m. prepare chicken soup with vegetables and chocolate TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Women’s and Men’s mousse, then lunch will be served. Bring a beverage to Interscholastic, 9:30 a.m. share. Class is limited to 20 – preregistration required. $35. Sunday, May 4 Thursday, May 8, 7-8:30 p.m. – Kirsten’s Kitchen: Herbs and BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Randolph Railcats, 2 p.m. Spices and Everything Nice! Learn about traditional and not- – Dundas Dukes vs. Hampton Cardinals, 2 p.m. so-traditional pairings that will make you feel like an expert Monday, May 5 on fresh herbs and exotic spices. Recipes shared along with GOLF – Raider Boys’ vs. Albert Lea, 3:30 p.m. sampling two to three dishes. Owner, $10; non-owner, $12. SOFTBALL – Raider Girls’ vs. St. Peter, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2 p.m. – Mother’s Day Tea Party. Come and experience Just Food’s own take on a tea party. Sample Tuesday, May 6 scones, finger sandwiches and Just Food’s tea. A perfect way to BASEBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. University of Minnesota-Morris, celebrate with your mom – or just enjoy some good food 2 p.m. with great company. Owner, $10; non-owner, $12. SOFTBALL – Raider Girls’ vs. Hutchinson, 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 5 p.m. – Just Food Co-op Tour. Take a Thursday, May 8 tour of the Co-op! Join board members Bob Ciernia and Ed GOLF – Raider Girls’ Meet, 3 p.m. Frost for an informative tour. Meet in the front of the store. SOFTBALL – Raider Girls’ vs. Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. – Just Food Inside and Out, Part 2. TENNIS – Raider Boys’ vs. Shakopee, 4:15 p.m. Just Food bills itself as a “Natural Food Market” but there’s a Sunday, May 11 lot more to Just Food than just being a place that sells some- BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Red Wing Aces, 6 p.m. thing. This will be a fun and informative second session Monday, May 12 including both formal presentations, open discussions and BASEBALL – Raider Boys’ vs. Farmington, 4:15 p.m. some delicious samples of our wares. No charge. Tuesday, May 13 Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m. – Sauerkraut, Kim Chee and Beyond: SOFTBALL – Raider Girls’ vs. New Prague, 4:15 p.m. The Magical World of Fermented Veggies. Instructor Stuart Reid will show you how to make these simple, nutritious and Thursday, May 15 delicious foods that are part of the heritage cuisines of many SOFTBALL – Raider Girls’ vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:15 p.m. cultures. Plan your garden now to have the ingredients you Wednesday, May 21 will need in the fall. Recommended donation, $5. BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. St. Paul Roosters, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.– Luigi Cooks: Cooking Friday, May 23 French with Julia Child, Class 3. In this third of four classes, BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Highland Park, 7:30 p.m. inspired by Julia Child recipes, prepare cream of asparagus soup, poached salmon fillet and glazed carrots. Lunch will be Sunday, May 25 served. Bring a beverage to share. Class is limited to 20 partic- BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Hastings Hawks, 2 p.m. ipants, $35. Monday, May 26 The Key BASEBALL – Northfield Knights vs. Dundas Dukes, 2 p.m. Mondays: Book Club, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5 p.m.; Art Project Night, 6:30 p.m. BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Austin Greyhounds, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Skate Park meetings, 5 p.m. Fridays: Movie Night, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31 BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. St. Louis Park, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays: Concerts – Dundas Dukes vs. Austin Blue Sox, 6:30 p.m. Sundays: Writing Workshop, 7 p.m. For details, call 663-0715. The HideAway Monday, May 19: Spa Night – Spa treatments, coffee and dessert. 7-9 p.m. Free. Call for reservations, 664-0400.

42 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop See page 11 410 Division St. • 645-8392 • Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday- EATS & DRINKS Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family Beef O’Brady’s See page 34 recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, 2018 Jefferson St. • 664-9112 Family-friendly menu with a donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more. fun atmosphere for all ages. Sports bar and grill. Quarterback Club 116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat Chapati See page 22 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining 214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted www.chapati.us • Closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers. of curry and Tandoor entrees including a large selection of vege- tarian items. Wine and beer. The Tavern of Northfield 212 Division St. • 663-0342 Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat until 11 p.m. – Wide China Buffet – 630 Water St. S. • 645-0808 • 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. variety of homemade, from-scratch menu items. Prime rib on Lunch and dinner buffet and menu available. Lunch buffet Friday and Saturday nights. Casual courtyard dining, Tavern from 11-4, $5.95, children 2-12, .50 per year. Dinner buffet 4- lounge and deck overlooking the Cannon River. Full-service bar. 8:30, $8.25, children 2-12, .60 per year. Tiny’s Dogs All Day See page 22 Contented Cow See page 23 321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 302 Division St. S. • 645-1665 • www.contentedcow.com Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 3 p.m.-close – British-style pub with authentic British spe- p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight cialties as well as a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic bever- Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection ages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, of imported and domestic draft beer as well as a full selection Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. of wine and spirits. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfield’s largest selection of Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Grill 620 Water St. • 645-8139 specialty tobaccos and quality cigars. Open daily at 11 a.m. – A wide selection of delicious entrees in a Willingers Bar & Restaurant See page 1 sports bar atmosphere, featuring burgers, pasta, ribs, steak and much 6900 Canby Trail, Northfield • 952/652-2500 • Sun-Thurs more. Friday night fish fry and daily lunch specials Monday–Friday. 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – High above the Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 7 course, with views of Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, 305 S. Water St. • 664-0260 • www.froggybottoms.com • Mon- lakes, wetlands, ponds and trees, this venue offers dining with Sat 11 a.m.-close – New lunch menu! Steaks, salads, pasta and casual, upscale cuisine. Enjoy dinner or simply a beverage at much more. Wide selection of beers and wines. Non-smoking restau- the bar. Also available for wedding receptions, banquets, meet- rant with cozy atmosphere, thousands of frogs and a beautiful out- ings or small gatherings. door patio overlooking the Cannon River. Get your venue listed here. Call Abby - 507/663-7937 The HideAway See page 31 421 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. – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe See page 6 415 Division St. • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream. James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery See page 6 2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat- Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available. J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein See pages 12, 30 503 Division St. • 645-6691 • www.ruebnstein.com 11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m. Perkins 1401 Riverview Dr. • 645-4830 • Open every day of the week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Kids eat free on Tuesdays.

MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 43 44 [email protected] © NORTHFIELD ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MAY 2008 Check us out online at www.northfieldguide.com 45 INSIDE… A MONTH FULL OF LECTURES, EXHIBITS, THEATER, MUSIC • CLUBS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES FAMILY FUN • HAPPENINGS IN HISTORY LOCAL FOCUS: JOYCE FRANCIS