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Whiskey - Water of Life Q&A with photographer Tyler Anderson Reelin’ with RavensFire
ROCHESTER’S WEEKLY WHAT-TO-DO GUIDEWEEK OF MARCH 9-15, 2017
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Both include fries and coleslaw.
11am to 11pm
St. Patrick’s DayCorned Beef & Cabbage
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Friday’s soupis Beer
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Friday March 17th
The Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band performs at 8am & 5:30pm
CONTENTS
IN EVERY ISSUE
R AV E N S F I R E BA N D T Y L E R A N D E R S O N
DROWSY CHAPERONE
The trio behind the RavensFire Band
is all set to play the reels and jigs
this St. Patrick’s Day, and all year
long.
Lanesboro-based photographer Tyler
Anderson gives a glimpse into his process
and why he enjoys the Driftless Region.
One Man in a Chair brings his favorite
musical to life in his living room, even
though he’s never seen it.
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 10 • MARCH 9, 2017
Ari KolasKim Zabel
Cead mile falite! Even though St.
Patrick’s Day isn’t until next Friday, we
wanted to give you plenty of time to
prepare for the festivities. Ari Kolas takes a
closer look at some popular and lesser-
known whiskeys and John Sievers talks
with RavensFire, one of the best Irish
bands in the area with a full schedule in
the upcoming week.
Don’t worry. Even if you’re not Irish,
there’s plenty more to read. We talked
with Tyler Anderson, Emerging Artist of
the Year for the Bluf Country Studio Art
Tour about his incredible photography.
And here’s a shout out to 507’s resident
Irish specialist, Keith. Thanks for always
being there to check our accuracy and
share your accent. Your beard may be
Minnesotan, but your heart is pure
Ireland. Slainte.
John Sievers
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Allison Roe
MEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kristy Mintz
4 Dining Out
5 Cocktail Hour
6 10 Measures
10 Movies
11 Calendar
Bryan Lund, writer and editor
Cover photo by Tyler Anderson
Tom Weber
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C O N T R I B U T O R S
Allison Roe, Special Sections Editor
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by JOHN SIEVERS
The RavensFire Band is the “Reel” Deal
With a whiff of soda bread and
Guinness in the air, St. Patrick’s
Day, a busy season for The
RavensFire Band, is just around
the corner. The band’s jigs and
reels are just what’s needed to help the
Jameson go down and make everyone
feel a little Irish.
The RavensFire Band started with
husband and wife Larry and Melissa
Schmidt. Larry, a trained luthier, plays
guitar and sings. Melissa plays mandolin
and whistle; in addition, she sings,
writes and arranges music for the band.
The pair has been married for
43 years. “We’ve been playing and
performing ever since we met,” says
Melissa, adding, “Larry has built me
some very beautiful mandolins. I never
wanted a diamond ring.”
The couple toured Ireland twice with
the “Irish Minstrels Band.”
“Someone asked me if we knew of
any traditional Irish band that could
perform for a newly written Irish
Medieval Dinner Theater…Not knowing
any Irish music at all, but not wanting
to miss any chance that might be fun,
we said ‘sure, we can play Irish!’ We
crash-course learned a dozen tunes that
first year and named ourselves
“The Irish Minstrels,” says Melissa.
While Larry and Melissa’s initial foray
into Irish music was sudden, Melissa’s
song-writing skills eventually landed
her recognition: “I was very surprised
when I got a phone call saying that I had
won first place in the Milwaukee
Irish Fest’s international
songwriting competition. The
prize was an all expense paid trip
to Ireland and a band recording
session for a full length CD at
the renowned Walton’s Music
Studio in Dublin.”
For the last three years,
Larry and Melissa have been
performing in the Rochester
area as The RavensFire Band, a
trio that includes Judy Havelick
on bodhran and vocals. In
2016, the band recorded a
ten-track, self-titled folk CD at
North Coast Productions which
includes traditional tunes
like “Whiskey in the Jar” and
Melissa’s originals.
The CD’s cover includes
a picture taken in Dingle,
Ireland from the band’s tour
there. Judy’s husband Guy,
who manages the band’s publicity,
describes the post-session picture at
Curran’s Pub: “I crossed the street,
snapped a few casual shots with my
phone, and thought to myself, ‘That’s
the CD cover’.”
“We were in a pub in Macroom,
sitting by the peat fire, singing and
playing and sipping our Guinness.
One of the local fellows honored us by
singing a beautiful ballad. This was our
final evening together [in Ireland], and
as he was singing, everyone in the pub
got misty eyed,” reminiscences Judy,
describing her fondest memory of the
band’s Irish tour.
Part of the magic of The RavensFire
Band is Larry’s guitar building and
performance technique. “When I play
flatpick style with alternate bass, it
makes a much bigger stronger rhythm.
This guitar I built 35 years ago, played
for 35 years, too, is my favorite one,”
says Larry.
What’s the best thing about being
part of a band that plays Irish music?
Melissa quips, “If the crowd loves you,
they buy you pints of Guinness!”
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Catch The RavensFire Band to help you celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s where they’ll be:
Pre-St Patrick’s Day Céili
Mar. 10, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bleu Duck Kitchen, 14 4th St SW, Rochester
tickets at irishfestmnmarch10.bpt.me
Comforts of the Past
Mar. 11, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
200 E Park St, Spring Valley
Four Daughters Vineyard
Mar. 12, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
78757 MN-16, Spring Valley
High Court Pub
Mar. 17, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
109 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro
Charlie’s Eatery & Pub
Mar. 18, 8:00 p.m. to midnight
Hillcrest Shopping Center, 1654 Highway 52 N,
Rochester
Judy Havelick, Melissa Schmidt, and Larry Schmidt are The RavensFire Band.
Contributed photos
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12 years in business and 12 years of corned beef.
hat’s the pedigree of Prescott’s, who will have St.
Patrick’s day specials the whole week of St. Patrick’s
day, from March 13 through 18.
“Since St. Patrick’s Day is a Friday, we’re actually
doing the specials all week beginning Monday,” said
Jenna Rohe, general manager, sommelier, and wife of
the chef.
Year after year, executive chef Christopher Rohe has,
while in a kilt, added to the tradition. It started with
traditional corn beef and cabbage. hen demand for
an Irish stew with lamb came. So they made that dish.
hen, things got wild. Now you can sample Irish egg
rolls, which consist of chef-made corn beef rolled up
into a wrapper, dipped in sauces and sauerkraut, and
savored. here may also be Irish-inspired desserts.
For those who lack desire for corn beef, the full
menu will also be in play. Rohe recommends a 12-year
staple of the menu, marinated lamb with soy sauce,
pineapple juice, ginger and green onions.
What else can you expect from the restaurant?
“I’m pretty conident the chefs will be wearing kilts
the whole week,” said Rohe.
by BRYAN LUND
Corned beef & kilts at Prescott’s
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Prescott’s is located at 1201 S
Broadway #80, Rochester. It’s
open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday through hursday and
from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays.
Corn Beef and CabbageIrish Egg Rolls
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Jameson IrishJameson is the standard-bearer and
number one selling Irish in the world.
John Jameson started his distillery in
1780 and is famous for being the irst
Irish producer to distill his delicious elixir
three times for uncommon smoothness.
Jameson has hints of vanilla and sweet
sherry. he Jameson family motto is “sine
metu,” meaning “without fear”—just the
way we should live and drink!
Jameson Black Barrel A newer ofshoot of the
original. Aged in both sherry and
bourbon casks for richer spice and
a more concentrated nutty lavor.
he bourbon barrels used in aging
undergo a special extra charring
to give this whisky a richer color
and stronger lavor.
Greenore A single grain whiskey made with 100%
corn. Corn is the main ingredient in bourbon
and this Irish whiskey is the closest in lavor
to America’s native spirit. Lighter in color than
bourbon, it has the signature slight sweetness
that is corn whiskey’s hallmark. Aged eight years
in the barrel, this is an excellent sipper. On a
trip to Kilbeggan, Ireland, where Greenore was
distilled, I learned it is no longer being bottled;
all Greenore will be going into a new Kilbeggan
whiskey blend. So if you see Greenore, buy it, or
forever keep your peace.
Two Gingers he Irish whiskey with a Minnesota twist. Two
Gingers was developed by Minnesota bar owner and
entrepreneur Kieran Foillard. Kieran was owner of
famed Irish bar in downtown Minneapolis, he Local. He
became the largest single seller of Jameson in the world
selling his signature Jameson and ginger. He slowly
realized—I have old friends in Ireland who know how to
make great whiskey…I will make my own! He developed
the signature Two Gingers lavor, named the whiskey
after the two great two ladies in his life (his mother and
his aunt) and started selling the Big Ginger cocktail—
Two Gingers and ginger ale.
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Your Pre-Paddy’s
by ARI KOLAS
rundown
St. Patrick didn’t invent whiskey—but he deinitely laid the foundation for
one of mankind’s great creations! St. Patrick traveled throughout Ireland
around 500 AD and spread the word of Christianity as he went. He started
monasteries, churches and schools. In one of his monasteries, an enterprising
monk discovered the secrets of distillation and created uisce beatha, meaning
the water of life in Gaelic. Uisce beatha is where the word whiskey is derived.
hank God for St. Patrick! Irish whiskies are known worldwide for their
smooth lavors, unique mouth feel, and awesome mixability.
Kieran is coming to Rochester on March 11 to sign
bottles and conduct tastings. Stop in to Apollo Wine
and Spirits, 4040 Hwy 52, and meet a true legend who
exempliies the Irish spirit!Hillcrest Shopping Center | 1654 Hwy 52 North Rochester MN
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What sparked your interest in music?
My mom and I used to hang out in this coffee house in Lake City, and I asked her if I could practice with the string jazz band that played there. It morphed into shadowing the band and hanging out with them. I was the youngest one in the band by about 20 years. We played coffee houses and farmers markets.
Who personally influenced you at the time?
Bill Carls. We were close, but he died of cancer when I was 15. It was so terrible. For a long time I never talked about this. I completely left the music scene for years. I just put it away and never told anyone about it because I just didn’t want to make it part of my life. But it goes so deep with me that I don’t think I have been truly happy until the music started for me again.
f you could run sound for one artist no longer among the living, who would it be?
Eva Cassidy.
Who helped you get back into the music scene?
I remember that Bill told me never to stop singing. He said music is what I needed to be doing. The CBB Jazz Combo was playing at Michael’s one night, and Nathan Davidson asked if I would sing a song. I sang ‘Summertime,’ a song I hadn’t sung since I was 13 years old. It just felt right. That was the night I started getting back into music.
Show rituals or superstitions?
I worry about forgetting lyrics, so sometimes I hand write them to help me memorize. I have sung ‘Summertime’ a billion times, but I still will write down the lyrics anyway. It’s just about that feeling of being prepared.
Best show you’ve ever seen?
I saw Nahko and Medicine for the People at a summer festival in Harmony Park. Nahko is the kind of music that you listen to and leave thinking that the world could be a better place. In person, his voice is very haunting, and the lyrics are about lessons, about turning hatred into love. It was very spiritual.
story by KIM ZABEL
MICHELLE HILSMAN
You can see Michelle with Cameron at The Annadine in Dodge Center on Friday, March 17 and at Café Steam in Rochester on Saturday, April 22.
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Michelle is a self-taught singer who has been performing in jazz and folk
bands since she was 12 years old. She is a stylist and make-up
artist at Rocco Altobelli in Rochester, and she is a
singer in a duo with Cameron
Smith of Push &
Turn. Ken Klotzbach
Top artist at the moment?
Stevie Nicks.
Favorite local band?
Push & Turn.
Favorite local hangout?
Café Steam.
Favorite song this week?‘What the Water
Gave Me’ by Florence + the Machine.
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$5 purchaseA Rochester community production held at Bethel Lutheran Church
Friday, March 17 ~ 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, March 18 ~ 7:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, March 19 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm*
Friday, March 24 ~ 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, March 25 ~ 7:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, March 26 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Bethel Lutheral Church810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN • 507-288-6430
Tickets $10.00/$8.00
www.RochesterChristianDrama.org
Interpreter for deaf/hard of hearing*
A Musical Drama Portraying the Life of
Jesus Christ
To paraphrase Shakespeare, all
the living room’s a stage in
“he Drowsy Chaperone,” the
musical that opens March 17
at Rochester Civic heatre.
he living room belongs to
the Man in the Chair, who likes
nothing more than to turn out the
lights and listen to records of his
favorite musicals. One of them is
from the ictional 1928 hit “he
Drowsy Chaperone.” But this time,
when our man puts on the record,
suddenly the musical, actors, set
and all, springs to life in front of
him.
“He starts playing this record
of his favorite musical, and
everything starts to come to life in
his apartment,” said Greg Miller,
who is directing the show.
he catch is that the man has
never actually seen the musical. He
only knows it by the cast recording.
“He can only imagine what it is
like. You’re seeing what this man
imagines this musical is like,”
Miller said.
And since the Man in the Chair
is imagining all of this, he can’t
actually interact with the performers, and they have no
idea he’s there. “He can stop and start them when he
wants,” Miller said. “Whenever he pulls the needle of
the record, they stop in place.”
All of this probably sounds more complicated than
it actually is. he plot of the imaginary musical is
relatively straightforward. “It’s boy meets girl, boy
wants to marry girl, somebody tries to thwart that, and
then what surprises will happen at the end to get them
back together,” Miller said.
Miller has cast Blake Hogue as the Man in the Chair.
Among others in the show are Anna Aderton, Kayley
Dahle, Dylan Starr and Randy Wilson.
For this show, the orchestra will be located in the pit
under the stage. “hey’re probably
shaking their instruments at me
saying, ‘You’ve thrown us down
in the pit again,’” he said. “But we
don’t have room to put them on
the stage.”
Jan Matson is music director,
with vocal coaching by Carla
helen Hanson.
“It pokes fun at musicals, it
pokes fun at musical fans,” Miller said of the show.
“It’s a love letter to fans of musicals. You might call
them the super-fans. hey read everything about
their favorite musical, they know so much that the
characters in the musicals become their friends.”
Just ask the Man the Chair what happens next.
by TOM WEBER
Civic Theatre brings the musical into the living room
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Andrew Link/ Post-Bulletin
What “The Drowsy Chaperone”
When March 17 through April 9. Performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Where Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE
Tickets $31 adults, $26 senior citizens, $21 students; 507-282-8481 or rochestercivictheatre.org.
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Photographer Tyler Anderson has been
named the 2017 Emerging Artist of
the Year by the Bluf Country Studio
Art Tour. His rich images capture
the Driftless Region with thoughtful
precision, showcasing a part of Minnesota often
overlooked. We managed to grab an interview
with him to get a glimpse into his art.
What is your creative process like?
he general intent of my photography is to
show of the natural beauty of the area in which
we live. Sometimes I’ll have a particular shot in
mind that I’ll leave my house with the intent of
capturing. here are other times where I’ll leave
my house with no destination in mind. I just
wander the backroads of Fillmore and Houston
counties. If I see something that appeals to me,
I’ll stop and take a picture. I’ve only been using
a DSLR camera since last summer so I try to
get out every day and shoot. I’m still learning,
and part of my creative process is learning more
about my camera and what I can do with it.
How long do you spend editing your images?
It varies. Sometimes as short as a minute or
two. Sometimes longer. Considerably longer.
It depends on what “mood” I want to convey
with a particular image. here are times that I
get almost exactly what I envision in my head
straight of of the camera. here are other times,
however, that I approach a particular photo as
more of a piece of art where I use the editing
process in Lightroom to give the photo more
visual lair.
What is your favorite subject to shoot?
Anything outside. Forests, ields, streams. I’m
always a sucker for a good sunrise or sunset. Big
skies, clouds and wide open ields. I’ve found
myself drawn to roads lately. he open road
is very symbolic for me. It represents endless
possibilities.
What do you want people to take away from
your images?
I want people to realize that there’s more to
Minnesota than the North Shore, Lake Country
and the Twin Cities. We live in a very gorgeous
part of Minnesota. he Driftless Area is very
special and I aim to make people more aware of
it’s unique beauty.
What do you most enjoy about living in
southeast Minnesota?
I like the slower pace of life. I enjoy working
in the city (Rochester), but I get to go home
to a very picturesque, peaceful small town
(Lanesboro).
What other artists in the area do you
admire?
Sue Pariseau’s pottery is wonderful. She’s been
a wonderful mentor to me as I aim to grow my
photography into a professional business. Erin
Dorbin is another artist who has been a strong
voice of encouragement and who has constantly
challenged me to push myself creatively.
What is something unexpected about you,
beyond your photographs?
We (my wife, two kids and myself) left
Minneapolis for southeast Minnesota a little
over two years ago. We met while going to college
at the U of M. Both of our kids were born in the
metro. We lived there for over 15 years, but one
day realized that’s no longer where we wanted to
plant our roots. he city just didn’t feel right for
our family anymore. In the fall of 2014, we made
the jump and left the “big city” for quiet, little
Lanesboro.
You can see more of Tyler’s work on Instagram,
@driftless.visuals.
Behind the camera lens: a photographer interviewInterview by ALLISON ROE
photos by TYLER ANDERSON
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Jukebox Cruisin’, Covered Bridge Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1439 Northstar Dr., Zumbrota. 7:00 p.m. Jukebox Cruisin’ with Paul Miller & Crew will play your favorite classic country, rock and swing music. 507-732-7321.
RavensFire on St. Paddy’s Day!, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 7:00 p.m. We’re a Pub! It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Ravensfire is live on stage. We’ll be serving up Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, and Soda Bread.
Redshift Headlights, Cafe Steam, 315 S Broadway, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. The acoustic side of Redshift Headlights makes a stop in Rochester while on tour to perform their music for the guests of Cafe Steam. 507-261-4673.
Les Fields and the Turkey River Trio, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Canadian Honker St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour Extravaganza features Les Fields and the Turkey River Trio performing traditional Irish music.
Music with Booker & Mark, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Live music: classic rock.
Jack Klatt, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 8:00 p.m. Some days it was a rockabilly tune by Eddie Cochrane, other days a folk song by Woody Guthrie, maybe a country tune by Hank Williams the next.
St Michael Lenten Fish Fry, Church of St. MIchael, 451 5th St. SW, Pine Island. 4:30 p.m. $10 Adults; $5 Children (5-12); $35 Family Max. Each Friday of Lent Serving baked and fried fish 507-356-4280.
St. Patrick’s Day dinner, St. Mary of the Lake Catholic, 419 W Lyon Ave., Lake City. 5:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef. Serving 5-8 p.m. Prize for best costume. Beer and Wine. Advance tickets only $15. Call 651-345-4134.
“Greenery” Opening Night reception,Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free. A new juried art exhibition, will be on view at the Red Wing Arts Association (RWAA) Depot Gallery through May 7. Opening reception will feature a short talk by Christopher Atkins, Greenery’s juror and Curator of Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) in Saint Paul.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18Luck ‘o the Irish Dog Social, Good Dog Camp, 608 7th St. NW,
Rochester. 10 a.m. Free. Come join us as we celebrate the day after St. Patricks’ Day with a dog social! Day will include best dressed duo contest and a new trick seminar. Humans and their well-mannered dogs that are current on their vaccinations are welcome; dogs required to be on a leash for the event.
FOLLOW THE PIPES!
ROCHESTER CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND
PARADE OF PUBS: FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
ST. PATRICK’S DAYFRIDAY, MARCH 17
Logan (R, 141 min.) H H H HAs much a Western as it is a sci-fi thriller, James Mangold’s darkly entertaining “Logan” affords Hugh Jackman the opportunity to reinvent his portrayal of his X-Men character. The result is one of the best performances of Jackman’s career – and one of the most impressive superhero movies of this decade.
The Shack (PG-13, 132 min.) H H H H H The three bodies of the Holy Trinity (Octavia Spencer, Avraham Aviv Alush, Sumire Matsubara) help a grieving man (Sam Worthington) confront his past in a well-acted and sometimes moving but far too often slow-paced and unconvincing spiritual journey.
Table 19 (PG-13, 87 min.) H H H H In a sometimes clunky, utterly harmless modern-day takeoff on “The Breakfast Club,” Anna Kendrick plays a maid of honor who falls out of favor and is exiled to a remote table of outcasts at the wedding reception. It’s the kind of movie that will help you kill 90 minutes in light-chuckle fashion on a flight.
Fifty Shades Darker (R, 117 min.) H H H H HThe humorless dolt Christian Grey entices Anastasia Steele into giving their bedroom gymnastics another try in a sequel that’s shallow and uninteresting, yet still a notch above the execrable original. This is one good-looking, occasionally titillating, mostly soapy and dull snooze-fest.
The Lego Batman Movie (PG, 104 min.) H H H HI’d rank Will Arnett’s raspy, alternately heroic and ridiculous version of the Dark Knight as one of the top three Batman performances of all time. The superhero/supervillain dynamic is explored in a clever, funny and sweet manner, through a constant explosion of candy-colored visual treats.
Fist Fight (R, 91 min.) H H H H HA violent teacher (Ice Cube) challenges a sniveling colleague (Charlie Day) to a fight after school in a comedy that’s ugly, mean-spirited and bereft of laughs. The 91 minutes of cinematic detention feel twice as long.
Get Out (R, 105 min.) H H H HWhen a young black man (Daniel Kaluuya) meets the parents of his white girlfriend (Allison Williams), it’s the start of a cutting-edge, fresh and sometimes bat-bleep-crazy mash-up of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Stepford Wives.” Writer-director Jordan Peele pays homage to some great horror films while carving out his own fantastically creative path.
Great Wall (PG-13, 104 min.) H H H HCast as the Great White Hope alongside several popular Chinese actors, Matt Damon plays a mercenary enlisted to help fight an invasion of paranormal monsters. A fantasy with some pretty cool visual effects but scads of unintentionally hilarious dialogue, “The Great Wall” is so wonderfully bad, I could see some coming for the action and staying for the camp laughs. It’s a beautiful bomb.
Hidden Figures (PG, 127 min.) H H H HYou might just find yourself applauding during certain moments of dramatic triumph in the unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story of three black female mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who worked for NASA in the 1960s.
John Wick: Chapter 2 (R, 122 min.) H H H HWith the stylish pulp thriller “John Wick” in 2014 and this equally entertaining and even more action-jammed thriller, Keanu Reeves’ stoic, black-clad, one-man killing machine has become THE go-to bad guy/action hero of the 2010s. Who would have guessed?
LaLaLand (PG-13, 128 min.) H H H H HUnder the innovative and captivating direction of Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone deliver genuine movie-star turns as two struggling, aspiring artists who fall in love, break into song and engage in delightfully choreographed dance numbers. The “real world” fades into the background and we are welcomed into a dreamlike fantasy.
Moonlight (R, 110 min.) H H H H HGorgeous and yet bleak, uplifting and yet sobering, writer-director Barry Jenkins’ modern masterpiece chronicles pivotal periods in boyhood, adolescence and adulthood in the life and times of one person played by three skilled actors. This is a film brimming with memorable work.
Kong: Skull Island
N E W R E L E A S E S
8:00 AM Brothers Bar & Grill
Noon -12:30 PM Dooley’s Pub
12:45 – 1:30 PM Beetle’s Bar & Grill
1:45 – 2:30 PM Pappy’s Place
2:45 – 3:45 PM Private Party (Gumby’s)
4:00 – 4:45 PM Beetle’s Bar & Grill
4:45 – 5:20 PM Dooley’s Pub
5:30 – 6:15 PM Brothers Bar & Grill
6:30 – 7:15 PM Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub - North
7:30 – 8:15 PM Roosters Barn & Grill - North
8:30 – 9:15 PM Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill
9:30 – 10:30 PM Whistle Binkies on the Lake - South
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Women of Mayo: Living the Tribute. Saturday, March 25.
Join us for a delightful evening of education and entertainment
at the newly renovated Mayowood mansion. You will meet many
of the brilliant and dedicated women from the earliest years of
Mayo Clinic. Reservations required by March 17. $100, events@
olmstedhistory.com or 507-282-9447.
Agri News Farm Show, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday and
Wednesday, March 14-15. See and shop the latest in farm
equipment, technology and more at Graham Arenas 1&2. Pork
sandwiches available for purchase on Tuesday, beef sandwiches
available on Wednesday. Malts and ice cream available both days.
507-281-7644.
The New Standards. March 18. 7:30 p.m. Crossings at Carnegie,
320 E Ave., Zumbrota. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. This popular
jazz trio riffs off popular songs reminiscent of jazz bands of the 50s
and 60s.
Earthfest Expo, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 23. The Expo caps off a
week of programming related to sustainability and healthy living.
Mayo Civic Center Arena. www.earthfestrochestermn.org.
Art Exhibit featuring Exuberant Colors, Crossings at Carnegie,
320 East Ave., Zumbrota. As we wait impatiently for the coming of
spring, Crossings At Carnegie in Zumbrota features the work of Ken
Herren and Bob Payton, two Twin Cities artists whose work brings
color to the fore.
Do You Have What It Takes To Escape?” UNRAVELED Escape
Room, 300 11th Ave NW, Rochester. 12:00 p.m. $30. UNRAVELED
Escape Room is a real life escape challenge where you come with a
group of between 4 and 10 friends/family members/co-workers/
etc and you get LOCKED UP! It is up to you and your team to find
the clues and solves the puzzles in order to escape. 507-4000-FUN
(507-400-0386).
Emerging Artist Exhibition. Through March 19 at Lanesboro
Arts Center, 103 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. Two talented student
artists were selected in a jury process for the third annual show.
Works by Ryan Konig and Joseph Cowan. lanesboroarts.org
Confluence: Geography, History, and Culture. Through
April 16 at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr.,
Winona. A photo exhibition highlighting the importance of the
Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Photographs by Luke Erikson.
507-474-6626.
“Greenery” art exhibit ,Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free. A new juried art exhibition will be
on view at the Red Wing Arts Association (RWAA) Depot Gallery
through May 7. Opening reception will feature a short talk by
Christopher Atkins, Greenery’s juror and Curator of Exhibitions and
Public Programs at the Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M)
in Saint Paul.
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Honk! The MusicalFriday through Saturday– 7:30 p.m.
Sunday – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20 adults, $17 reduced; adult-child combo.
507-635-5420
Oliver! The Musical Thursday – 6:30 p.m.
Friday – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – 12 p.m.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors, free 5 and under
507-279-0167
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Friday, March 10 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 – 2 p.m.
Cost: $22 507-273-2249
I Am My Own Wife Thursday through Saturday – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 adults, $15 students. 800-657-7025
The Drowsy ChaperoneThursday through Saturday – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $31 adults, $26 senior citizens, $21 students. 282-8481
The Promise - MusicalFriday and Saturday – 7:00 p.m. Sunday – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 / $10.00. 507-288-6430
Mantorville Theatre Company 5th St. W, Mantorville
Southland Public School Auditorium Adams, Minnesota
Rochester Reperatory Theatre 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester
Travis Anderson
Commonweal Theatre 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro
Rochester Civic Theatre 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester
Bethel Lutheran Church 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester
ON SALE NOW
Under the Streetlamp, Apr. 28 from Riverside
Concerts. $29.50-$38
Amy Grant with Sally Lloyd-Jones May 12 at
Autumn Ridge Church. $25-$40. Online Feb. 6:
echoconcerts.com.
Big and Rich, April 8 at Treasure Island. $52-72.
Available at ticketmaster.com
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THURSDAY, MARCH 9
ArtZine*O*Cide, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE,
Rochester. 4:00 p.m. Free. Collaborate with other Rochester teens to make a zine to share your passions and interests! Bring your ideas and creativity - we’ll provide the supplies and snacks.
MusicC4 Open Mic Night, Cafe Steam, 315 S Broadway, Rochester.
7:00 p.m. Free. Poetry, spoken word, music, performing artists of all kind are welcomed to the stage at Cafe Steam as a part of the C4 sponsored Open Mic Night. 507-261-4673.
No Tent, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Live Music
Open Mic, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 7:00 p.m. Open Mic at High Court every Thursday. 507-467-2782
David Lindley at the Chatfield Center for the Arts, Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St. S, Chatfield. 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music. 507-884-7676.
DJ Slipp Live, Kathy’s Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free- 21+. DJ Slipp spins some groovin’and funky tunes every Thursday Night at Kathy’s Pub.
Festivals & MarketsGirls Night Out in Zumbrota, Crossings at Carnegie, 320
East Ave., Zumbrota. 4:00 p.m. Come celebrate your femininity with the downtown shops in Zumbrota. Wine, hot cocoa, cheese and fruit, fancy crackers, chocolate and other treats will cheer you. Many of the shops have special events going on.
Sport & RecreationDonation-Based Yoga Class, Yoga Tribe, 328 S Broadway
Ave., Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Please join our Prana Vinyasa yoga teachers in training as we hold a live teaching lab every Thursday evening. Pay what you can at the door. All experience levels welcome.
CommunityEarly Childhood Parenting Made Fun!, Bluestem Center,
124 Elton Hills Ln NW, Rochester. 6:15 p.m. $40-60. Join us for laughs & practical, proven techniques that work for all parents, kids, and families. End power struggles and get more control by giving some away. 507-358-9832.
A Time for Women, Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Time to relax, enjoy and connect with other women. 507-269-7653.
Documentary & Discussion: The Mask You Live In, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Following the documentary there will be a discussion.
Southeastern Minnesota Beekeepers Association (SEMBA) meeting, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. $20 per family per year. At 6:30 come and join “The Buzz” -- an informal opportunity to discuss any topic related to beekeeping. At 7pm, we have our regular meeting -- always an informational presentation on beekeeping and the honey bee.
English Conversation Group, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Practice your English in an informal, relaxed group setting. Just drop in; no registration required.
OCGS March Meeting: Cemetery Memorials, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W Circle Dr. SW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Olmsted County Genealogical Society’s March Meeting: “Anything You Want to Know About Cemetery Memorials” Jeffrey L. Anderson, CM, AICA, 4th generation owner of Anderson Memo-rials, will be sharing his expertise on memorials, their purpose, history, and more.
Sons of Norway Kristiana 1-47, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Rd. NE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting. The speaker will be Carrie Heckman from Winona. Her topic will be “Bergenauts: One Family’s Exploration and Impressions of Bergen.” 507-252-1829.
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See David Lindley Thursday in Chatield.
American Legion Post 92 • 315 1st Ave. NW • Rochester, MN 55901507-282-1322 • www.post92.org
Live Music • 6:30-10:30pm Call or Check Website for Lineup
Comfort Food Fridays
EVERY WEDNESDAYBURGER NIGHT
5-7:30pmKARAOKE
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Mayo Clinic Retirement Living
in downtown Rochester
PRESENTSWomen of Mayo: Living the Tribute
Join us for a delightful evening of interactive education, entertainment,and dinner at the newly renovated Mayowood Mansion.
Ticket sales begin January 15, 2017Date: March 25, 2017
Seating times: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30Cost: Minimum donation of $100 per person
Reservations required.RSVP by March 17th to Aleta at 507-282-9447 or e-mail [email protected]
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CommunityPre-St Patrick’s Day Céili, Bleu Duck Kitchen, 14 4th St.
SW, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. $20. The RavensFire band, a local band known for their original harmonies and traditional Irish tunes, will be celebrating a Céili at the Bleu Duck Kitchen. The event is sponsored by the Irish Fest of Rochester MN. Join us for a family evening.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - The Art of Cheese Making, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro. 9:00 a.m. $45 - Includes a $5 ingredients fee. Join award winning cheese maker, Dave Sefton, for a morning of cheese creation. In this 3.5 hour class, you will be introduced to the art of cheese making and help in cooking up 3 kinds of
cheese, including a farmer’s cheese, a soft cheese and Colby. 507-467-2437.
Homeless Outreach Worker Available, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 10:30 a.m. Free. Staff from Zumbro Valley Health Center will be available to answer questions and provide information on homelessness, mental health and chemical dependency issues.
St Michael Lenten Fish Fry, Church of St. MIchael, 451 5th St. SW Pine Island. 4:30 p.m. $10 Adults; $5 Children (5-12); $35 Family Max. Each Friday of Lent. Serving baked and fried fish. 507-356-4280.
12th Annual Gary Vanselow Memorial Fish Fry, Interna-tional Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester. 5:00 p.m. $15 per adult ($18 at the event) $7 per child Age 4-10 ($10
at the event) Free for Child Age 3 and Under. Enjoy this Rochester-area family event featuring a tasty cod dinner, amazing raffles, live music, and children’s activities. 507-289-2584.
Comfort Food Friday, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Ave. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Jukebox Cruisin’ with Paul Miller & Crew will provide music from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. during the Comfort Food Friday at the American Legion Post 92. Enjoy classic country, rock and swing music.
MusicFree jam, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 Second Ave.
NE, Rochester, MN , 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass, country, old-time music. All-acoustic. Beginner to advanced players welcome.
Jason Mckenzie LIVE, Cafe Steam, 315 S Broadway, Roches-ter. 7:00 p.m. Free. Jason Mckenzie performs a set of originals and covers for the guests of Cafe Steam. 507-261-4673
Music with Fernando Ufret, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St SW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Pop, rock & classical music.
Over the Back Fence live variety show, St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 7:30 p.m. $8. Chuck Lahr & the Purdy River Band bluegrass. Music, comedy. Theme: “Black & White.” 507-467-2446.
Chris Holm, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 8:00 p.m. Live Music. Chris Holm is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based blues and rock & roll musician.
Festivals & MarketsCRC 6th Annual Employee Rummage Sale, Austin Holiday
Inn and Conference Center, 1701 4th St NW, Austin. 8:00 a.m. Fundraising event to support the Austin Police Department’s K-9 Unit. 507-437-2304.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
ArtA Hooked Rug Show, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW,
Rochester. 9:30 a.m. Free & Open to the Public. The Rochester Area Rug Hookers present “A Hooked Rug Show - Showcasing Traditional American Wool Rug Hooking from Regional Artists.”
Fused glass suncatchers, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. 10:00 a.m. $35. Learn glass fusing - make a suncatcher with Invild Herfindahl.
MusicArna Rennan: Norwegian Folk Songs, State Theatre, 96
East 4th St. Zumbrota. 2:00 p.m.12 Adults $5.00 Students. Tradi-tional songs and stories of Norwegian Immigrants are preserved and shared by Rennan. Traditional Norwegian Artifacts and crafts will also be displayed by locals. 507-732-5210.
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When7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
WhereChatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St. S, Chatfield
Admission$20, chatfieldcfa.com or 507-884-7676
Dave Nachmanoff Chosen Bean Concert Series
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumen-talist Dave Nachmanoff comes to Chatfield for the Chosen Bean Concert Series. He is a series favorite, with his incredible musi-cianship and unbounded enthusiasm.
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When7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
WhereCrossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota
Admission$22 in advance, $25 at the door; crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507-732-7616
Coming Up Daisies
The Daisy Dillman Band is celebrating the release of their latest CD, 34 years after the release of their last album. A part of the Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame, the band blends driving country-rock with soaring vocals.
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Music ContinuedLicense to Live, St. James Coffee, 4156 18th Ave. NW, Roch-
ester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Rock, country, alternative and Christian. 507-281-3559.
Music with Fernando Ufret, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Pop, rock & classical music.
Pink Heart - Tributes to Pink Floyd and Heart, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. $10. For one last time, the bands that brought you the Dark Side tribute to Pink Floyd and Crazy on You, a Tribute to Heart will be at the Wicked Moose performing both shows starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. to advanced ticket holders. 507-208-4088.
Rochester Symphony Orchestra: An Opera Affair, Lourdes High School, 2800 19th St. NW, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Adults $20-$30; 18 and Under $5. Featuring the RSO Chorale and top area soloists. Verdi Prelude to La Traviata Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Borodin Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor Mozart Voyagers’
Chorus from Idomeneo Every heart will be pounding as the most dramatic moments 507-286-8742.
Shaolin Warriors, Center for Faith and Life, Luther College, Decorah. 7:30 p.m. $28 adults, $26 seniors, $15 students. Acrobats. 563-387-1357.
Eddie Danger, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Roches-ter. 8:00 p.m. Eddie Danger is a singer, songwriter, multi-instru-mentalist, band leader, playwright, festival & parade organizer, storyteller, sound & lighting tech, stage manager, master of ceremonies, wedding man, actor, blogger, educator, puppeteer.
Sport & RecreationHooray for Saturday: Family Dance Party, Rochester
Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 10:30 a.m. Free. Lights, shakers, dance! Put on your dancing shoes for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun.
Dance, Mill Road Banquet Center, 20020 West Mill Rd., Galesville, WI. 12:00 p.m. $10. Old-time and variety music played by Barefoot Becky. 608-582-4073. 608-539-5912.
CommunityEagle Bluff Skills School - Serving Safe Food: Food Man-
ager Certification, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro. 8:30 a.m. $130 - Includes a $75 materials fee. Looking to receive your certification as a Food Manager? This 8 hour class will cover the basics of food safety and prepare you for the certification test held at the end of class. 507-467-2437.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - Seed Starting for the Mindful Gardener, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro. 9:00 a.m. $40. Join garden expert, David Cavagnaro as he shares his wisdom about how you can wisely start seeds for your garden. David will share about garden-ing for wellness of body, mind and spirit. 507-467-2437.
Gardener’s Day, Winona State University Kryzsko Commons, 175 West Mark St. Winona. 8:30 a.m. $30. Gardeners of all experi-ence levels welcome! Gardeners Day will feature workshops on landscaping, pollinators and native grasses. It will also feature a lightning round by Winona County Master Gardeners and a silent auction. 507-457-6574.
Channel 1 satellite food shelf, Church of the Savior, 971 16th St SE. Rochester. 9:00 a.m. Church of the Savior will host a Channel 1 food shelf the second Saturday of each month. 507-289-7491.
Permit to Carry Class, Dodge Center City Hall, 35 E Main St, Dodge Center. 9:00 a.m. The class will be held in Dodge Center at the City Hall and runs from 9 am to around 2:30 pm. This is a multi-state class. (With a MN permit you may carry in 27 states and with a MN/FL Non-Resident you can carry in 34 states). 507-533-5774.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - Fiber Processing and Spin-ning, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Good-view Drive, Lanesboro. 9:30 a.m. $65 - Includes a $20 materials fee. Get an in-depth look at how fibers are processed, from raw fleece to yarn. You’ll learn how to process wool and other fibers. 507-467-2437.
Fly Tying Group, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 9:30 a.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to bring their own supplies or to stop in to learn more about the art of fly tying from the group members.
Wine and wheel with Bedo, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. 7:00 p.m. $28. Try out a pottery wheel with Bedo Rodriguez.
Tools for a strong marriage, Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester. 9:30 a.m. Free. Come learn what a healthy marriage looks like and how to communicate better with your spouse. Taught by Yvette Kidman, Marriage & Family Therapist. 507-259-5210.
Animal Tracks and Signs, Chester Woods Park, 8378 Hwy 14 E, Eyota. 10:00 a.m. A $5.00 per day vehicle entry permit is required. Meet at the park office to learn about the fun things you can find in the wild in the winter. 507-287-2624.
Island Wings & Brew, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch. 4:00 p.m. $20 to $75. Treasure Island Resort & Casino invites you to Island Wings & Brew. This will be the ultimate throw down of craft beer creativity.
Open House Free Acupuncture, Jade Community Acupuncture, 103 E 3rd St., Winona. 10:00 a.m. Free. We invite you to relieve stress and pain at Jade Community Acupuncture. Acupuncture works on chronic and acute conditions including the stress we all face on day to day basis. Call to schedule an appoint-ment. 507-312-0621.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - Beginner Organic Gardening, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro. 1:00 p.m. $37 - Includes a $2 materials fee. Designed for the beginner, discuss how to prepare your growing places, and how to choose the best garden for you. 507-467-2437.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - Transformational Sound Experience, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro. 1:00 p.m.$40. Crystal Bowls and acoustic instruments that resonate with the body and its energy systems are combined to create relaxation, stillness, energy flow, and awareness to the physical, emotional, mental. 507-467-2437.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
MusicRochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale: An Opera
Affair, Lourdes High School auditorium, 2800 19th St. NW, Rochester. 2:00 p.m. $30 and $20 adults, $5 youth. Verdi, Wagner, Borodin, Mozart. 507-286-8742.
Sport & RecreationClimb for Kids, Roca Climbing and Fitness, 6071 Rome Circle
NW, Rochester. 5:30 p.m. $15 if you will be rock climbing. Bolder Options and Roca Climbing and Fitness have partnered together to create Climb for Kids: a fundraiser for Bolder Options and the youth they mentor. 507-218-5400.
CommunityEagle Bluff Skills School - Fermented Beverages, Eagle
Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro. 9:00 a.m. $60 - Includes a $15 materials fee. Prepare tasty fermented beverages. You’ll gain an understanding of the nutritional benefits of fermenting as well as various fermentation techniques. 507-467-2437.
Hot Dish Cook-off, Rushford Lutheran Church, 101 S. Mill St., Rushford. 12:30 p.m. Freewill donation. Rochester Area Society for the Arts is raising funds to present “Annie” this summer.
Eagle Bluff Skills School - Sacred Land, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro. 2:00 p.m. $50 - Includes a $10 materials fee. Seeing the sacred presence in the land from which we came and to which we will return can help to shape us into people who walk this land with gentle steps and wise hearts. 507-467-2437.
Movie: His Neighbor Phil, State Theatre, 96 Fourth St. E, Zumbrota. 2:00 p.m. $10 or $15 for both Movies. Filmed in Zumbrota: An emotional drama about alzheimers disease. Sneak Preview version will be shown at 2 p.m. and final edited version at 4:30 p.m. Ticket discount for both movies. 507-732-5210.
Chris Silver and the Good Intentions
Known for their picking and singing skills, the band is home to some of the best known names in the area’s bluegrass scene.
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Where Oak Center General Store, 67011 Hwy 63, Lake City Admission $15, with low income option; 507-753-2080
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When7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
WhereSheldon Theatre, 443 W 3rd St., Red Wing
Admission$13-25, sheldontheatre.org or 651-388-8700
Balsam Range
Award-winning Balsam Range headlines the Sheldon Theatre. With heartfelt delivery, pulsing instrumentals, and tight harmonies, they blend elements of jazz, country, gospel, swing and old-time music into a fresh Southern sound.
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MusicOpen Mic, Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St. NW, Rochester. 7:30
p.m. Free. Open Mic hosted by Tracy Sonnier.
Sport & RecreationTrivia, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 7:00
p.m. Free. Trivia is hosted each Monday night from 7-9 p.m. Four rounds and winners win crowlers of Forager beer.
CommunityConversations: Living Well with Chronic Conditions,
Elder Network, 1130 1/2 7th St. NW Ste 205, Rochester. 2:00 p.m. Free. Join others 55 and older who live with arthritis, anxiety, COPD, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease and other physical or mental health conditions to support and provide encouragement to one another, learn new tips, and know you are not alone. 507-285-5272.
Teen Job Application Workshop, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 4:00 p.m. Free. Thinking about applying for a summer job? This workshop will help answer your questions about filling out job applications, getting references, and more! TeenScape programs are for teens in grades 7-12.
Cafe Fuzz, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 5:00 p.m. Free. Teens--take a break from studying to hang out with our certified therapy animals! (TeenScape events are for Teens in grades 7-12).
Rochester for Justice community potluck, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. We encourage you to bring friends, family, kids and teens. This will be a very casual get together. There will be open dialogue about current issues. We encourage you to bring a dish to share, but it is not required for our attendance.
WordPress MeetUp Group, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. Free. Meet other local fans and aficionados of WordPress, the Internet’s classiest and fastest dynamic content management system.
The Importance of Compassion Today, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. $30. What is the nature of compassion? Can it and should it be taught? 507-280-2195.
Writing Memoirs and Personal Stories, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Discover how to find, sort through, and craft your memories and turn them into a memoir or a “tellable” personal story.
Drawing Club, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Come to this monthly club to relax, practice drawing techniques and learn new skills from others in the group. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, all are welcome.
Improv Workshop for Beginners, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Each week we will learn and practice improvisational skills in a fun, supportive, and safe environment for the beginner. We will play improv games and, time permitting, do some scene work. Register online or by calling 507-328-2309.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
ArtLocal Creator’s Night, Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St. NW,
Rochester. 6:00 p.m. $20. Each Tuesday an artist will lead an interactive class in the Pop Up room at Forager Brewery. Tickets can be purchased in advance. The instructors are there monthly and each time with a different creative activities.
Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. 6:30 p.m. $69.00. Learn to weave narrow bands used as trims and edging with Nancy Ellison. 507-732-7616.
Wheel Basics, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zum-brota. 6:30 p.m. $125. Bedo Rodriguez will introduce you to the use of a pottery wheel.
Writing Group, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Stuck on your first draft? Let’s get together and help each other out. Once a month we will meet to read and critique member’s writing.
MusicLonesome Dan Kase, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW,
Rochester. 7:00 p.m. In 2001, Lonesome Dan moved to Minne-apolis, Minnesota and immediately began playing shows as a solo act. Within a year, he formed a band called the Crush Collision Trio with mandolin and washboard accompaniment by Matt Yetter and Mikkel Beckmen.
Sport & RecreationBeginning T’ai Chi Chih - Spring 2017, Assisi Heights, 1001
14th St. NW, Rochester. 10:00 a.m. $50. Do you desire less stress in your daily life? Consider circulating and balancing your inner energy of “chi” in the peacefulness of Assisi Heights. 507-280-2195.
Family Dance Party, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Lights, shakers, dance! Put on your dancing shoes for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun.
Trivia Tuesday, LTS Brewing Company, 2001 32nd Ave. NW Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Four rounds, 10 questions per round, all focused on the weekly theme. Questions will be read aloud by Trivia Master or you will be given an image. Win a round and get 10 percent off; overall winning team receives a $30 gift card. 507-226-8280.
Tuesday Trivia, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanes-boro. 7:30 p.m. Each week at 7:30 p.m. the trivia master brings a new set of questions to baffle the teams.
Books on Tap Book Group, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Books on Tap is a book group that combines good books, food, drink, & conversation. Stop by to talk about any book you recently read.
CommunityFranciscan Day of Solitude, Franciscan Spirituality Center,
920 Market St., La Crosse, WI. 9:00 a.m. $25, includes lunch. Yearning for a day to unplug and pause from the stresses and demands of life? You are invited to spend a day of solitude at the FSC that will give you permission to simply BE. 608-791-5295.
Library Time, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 10:00 a.m. Free. This program for disabled adults is an opportunity for participants to enjoy reading books, watching films, making crafts and other fun learning activities.
Presentation Skills Training, Calvary Episcopal Church, 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester. 2:00 p.m. Free. Free professional develop-ment interactive training on presentation skills presented by a communication expert and presentation coach on behalf of Toastmasters International. 612-306-4214.
One on One English Conversation, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. Free. Practice your English skills through conversation with English speakers. Offering writing review as well. Open to adult, non-native English speakers.
Rainbow Family Meet Up, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. Free. A safe and welcoming meet-up for LGBTQIA kids and families. Hang out, play games, make art, and have a blast at this meet up just for you and yours.
Franciscan Enrichment Series - Mt. LaVerna, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Donations Appre-ciated. Join us for the history and story of the man, Francis of Assisi and some of the important places/sites of his life. 507-280-2195.
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This incentive-based fundraiser was started in the hopes of gathering essential items for local non-profits. This year’s event will benefit the Sandra J Schulze American Can-cer Society Hope Lodge. A donation from their wish list earns you either a drink or a slice of pizza. Wish list items include: toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent and $10 gas or grocery gift cards. You can earn up to two drinks or two slices of pizza.
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