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The small music studio located in Cannon Falls.

Townes Van Zandt A look at his early days at Shattuck.

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CONTENT JUNE 2017 / VOLUME 5 / ISSUE 6

4 So It Goes In SoMinn

Some people are just challenged by time. Deal with it.

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16 The 2017 SouthernMinn SCENE

Summer Music Festival Preview

A compilation of some of the go to music fests this summer.

26 Kate’s Cut

Music for my daughter.

8 Pachyderm Studios

The history of this music studio in

the small town of Cannon Falls, MN.

12 Townes Van Zandt

The final article in a series of articles

exploring film, creativity, inspiration

and process through the work and

collections of movie director, writer

and producer Guillermo del Toro.

Shattuck provided stability for a young Van Zandt but didn’t dampen his rebelliousness.

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30 The TimeLine

The SoMinn’s most comprehensive

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36 The Bookworm Sez:

• ‘History of Wolves’ by Emily Fridlund.

• ‘The Schmuck in My Office’ is your worker and idiot? How to deal with difficult people at work.

• Theresa Caputo’s book ‘Good Grief’ How to heal your soul, honor your loved ones and learn to live again.

• ‘Death Goes Overboard’ by David S. Pederson.

38 CD Reviews:

• The Chainsmokers ‘Memories - Do Not Open’.

• Brother Ali - ‘All The Beauty In This Whole Life’

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42 The Bearded Life

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So it goes in SoMinn

AUTUMN VAN RAVENhorst Autumn Van Ravenhorst is a staff writer and columnist for SouthernMinn Scene. If you live in the Owatonna area, she’d also be happy to sell you an ad in this wonderful magazine. Drop her a line at AVanRavenhorst@ owatonna.com

Oregon road trip here I come

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work the notorious 9-5, am a mom who serves pizza far too often and there are parabens in my shampoo. I once had someone tell me in a conversation — the purpose of this dialogue has rightfully slipped my mind — they imagined I would be at home “knitting or something.”

I actually wish I could knit and sew. Not because it’s the perfect activity for when I am barefoot and in my apron, but I want to be able to make my own clothing.

It’s a pretty good skill to have. Plus, I don’t like paying for overpriced, tacky apparel, which is precisely why I have chemicals in my shampoo; I am cheap.

Furthermore, I won’t buy something for $35 when I can make it at home. Unfortunately, I haven’t quite yet found a recipe that doesn’t make me look like a wet dog. Yes, I’ve made my own health and beauty products. Again, valuable skills to have.

But when the weather gets warm and my boys high-spirited, I absolutely can be found barefoot — outside, covered in dirt and sweat. And when my favorite musicians venture to Minnesota, I’ll be there, also covered in not only my own sweat, but my neighbors’ as well. It’s a great time.

And to conclude, if I see you being an all-around unpleasant person, I’ll call you out on it. Like ridiculing your kids in public or being abusive toward any animal at all. Don’t do that.

Our culture has constructed these “boxes” because putting a name on someone is a lot easier than making any sort of attempt at actually getting to know them. I would say many of you have made an interest or passion of yours more public than really necessary just so people are aware that you like it.

The world needs to know what you do in your free time.

This is why bumper stickers were created. Because even the complete strangers behind you need to know. A person can cover their entire vehicle in messages, but if I roll up alongside them and so much as make eye-con-

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tact, I immediately notice their yearning to get the hell away from me. I’ve become Michael Myers in approximately .02 seconds. It’s like the car is their safe place. But even in their safe place, they still need to tell everyone how much they love kale.

I know, I am sounding like a total jerk right now. I don’t mean to. I am a mom, I smile even when my baby is crying.

Just kidding.

I am not making fun of moms either.

Moms are wonderful, unless you are my friend Christine’s mom from fifth grade.

I always thought you were kind of a turd.

I don’t like to be categorized — at all.

Specifically into categories that I do not fit whatsoever because you’ve made assumptions based off of what you see on the surface.

Desk junky. Mother. Coffee-drinking lame ass. Thanks, guys. You might as well toss a pair of khakis on me at this point.

I love my many jobs. So you can spare me the “don’t forget to live” stuff. I have embraced what my life is and even though it isn’t the traveling van life, that’s okay. It’s not an “acceptance” thing either. I am not accepting a mediocre life. I don’t have to be an extremist in order to be an outdoor enthusiast, environmental steward, #boymom or a person who genuinely cares about other people.

I will add, though, that I do reach certain points of intemperance and I get lost every once in a while. I think that is healthy. I am also a firm believer in what you are afraid to do is a clear indicator of the next thing you need to do (Ralph Waldo Emerson).

This is why I have chosen to take 10 days and road trip back to Oregon this June. I know I lost a piece of myself when I left and I haven’t been quite ready to reunite with it. I still don’t know if I am. But if I have ever felt a pang of guilt for being late, this would be it.

See you soon, SoMinn. I can’t wait to share my adventure with you. SMS

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Music For My Daughter

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s I write this, Mother’s Day is fast approaching.

This year is different than any previous year for me because this year, I am a mother.

As a mom, or as a parent, you have many hopes and dreams for your child.

As a music journalist and a mom, many of my hopes for my daughter are music related. Very early on in my pregnancy, I swore that my child would be exposed to music I love.

I was a firm believer that kids’ music doesn’t have to be “kids’ music.” “Let It Go” is fine and great, but there is so much more out there that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Also, as a woman, it’s important to me that she is familiar with women who are paving the way for other women. I want her to know the joy in music, the art, the genius, the sheer power of a great song.

These may seem trivial for some parents when it comes to developmental goals for kids, but in my mind these things are just as important as rolling over, learning to count or tie your shoes. With that, here is a list of artists I plan to ensure my daughter knows.

Dolly Parton - Songwriter of one of the most successful songs of all time (“I Will Always Love You”) and queen of kitsch and country glamour, Dolly is a must-know for any respectable music lover. Her success and longevity as an artist, as well as her kindness and her fearless tenacity to remain true to her roots and herself, make her a great role model.

Kid friendly songs: majority of her catalogue is rated “G”,” but fun ones include “9 to 5”, “Islands in the Stream,” and “Coat of Many Colors.”

Tom Waits - Tom is the antithesis of conforming to the status quo. His avant garde approach to music is a lesson in creativity that every child should learn. He regularly breaks the rules of music, literally marching to the beat of his own drummer creating material unlike anything else out there.

Kid friendly songs: “Big In Japan”, “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”, “Clap hands.”

#NowPlaying The Sister edition Joseph - This Oregon trio of sisters use harmony to infuse their indie pop songs with richness. Where a group like the Staves make it clear they’re a trio, Joseph likes to play as a single artist, switching up leads and keeping harmonies in the background.

The Secret Sisters -This duo delivers gorgeous dirt road harmonies in their sweet country melodies.

They are lend complimentary background vocals on John Paul White’s album Beulah, but stand perfectly well on their own.

Johnny Cash - My grandpa loved Johnny Cash and rightfully so. His deep straight arrow voice and firm delivery are a molasses cookie for the ears.

Johnny is essential, unforgettable and legendary.

Kid friendly songs: The best thing about old country songs are most of them are “G-rated” but here’s a couple fun ones of Johnny’s. “Big River”, “Ring of Fire”, “Jackson.”

Beyonce - A true powerhouse of our time, Beyonce is a prime example of what strong determined women can accomplish. She makes smart, savvy business choices and creates music ripe for our current climate. She sings the songs of the everywoman, her voice representative of our collective. I won’t even live to see the full effect she has on our culture, but my daughter might.

Kid friendly songs - “Irreplaceable”, “Run the World (Girls)”,”Radio”, “Countdown.”

Prince - Hometown hero, musical genius and almost mythical man, Prince was a 4-foot-11 giant among men. His reach and influence stretch far and wide. He was an expert songwriter, singer and musician. He was a secret philanthropist who gave back to his community and put his town on the map. Most of his songs may not be appropriate for her ears until later, but better be damn sure my daughter will know Prince and his legendary status.

Kid friendly songs - “1999”, “Red Corvette”,”Purple Rain”, “Raspberry Beret.”

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Bon Iver - Mama’s favorite band, my daughter probably recognizes his songs from hearing them in the womb. Bon Iver wrote the greatest break up album of all time and continues to bend and break the rules of music. Every aspect of what Bon Iver puts out for the listener is well-thought out and intentional. The length of his genius cannot be measured.

Kid friendly songs - “Woods”, “Skinny Love”, “Holocene.”

Go See Please refer to the giant festival preview.

This Happened The Purple One - One year past the harrowing loss of our purple shining star, saw countless celebrations across the city.

Paisley Park threw down with a weekend of star-studded dance parties to honor him. First Ave did the same complete with a block party. Many other clubs featured DJs and cover bands playing his hits. The fact that he’s gone from this earth is still a hard pill to swallow. Thank goodness his music lives eternal. He even managed to release a posthumous song “Electrical Intercourse.”

Stevie Wonder - To know Stevie’s music is to know joy. His songs are infectious, classic and expertly written. These songs are made for living room dance parties.

Kid friendly songs - “Isn’t She Lovely”, “Superstition”, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).”

Adele - To know Adele is to know flawless delivery, heartbreaking songs that speak to the human condition and a queen in pop music. Her quirky selfdeprecating personality and ability to charm audiences add shine to her star. Her songs will never be dated.

Kid friendly songs - “Chasing Pavement”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Water Under the Bridge.” SMS

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PACHYDERM STUDIOS

By Sarah Osterbauer editor@southernminnscene.com

Meet the studio On an unassuming dirt road, in the small town of Cannon Falls, Minn., sits property steeped in musical folklore.

A 60’s style house, one that any respectable Brady would’ve loved to have, rests on a quiet drive.

Gates separate the driveway from the road, discouraging the uninvited from dropping by.

The house claims a few acres of land blanketed by trees, nested near a trout stream.

Inside the house you’ll find a rock fireplace, a large three season porch, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. Orange and brown patterned carpet lines the floors of the main living space. The walls waft the scent of wood paneling. Adjacent to the house is a pristine recording

studio lined with a vast collection of instruments and various top of the line equipment. But it wasn’t always this way.

The history of Pachyderm Studios is a storied one.

The retro style house was designed by Herb Bloomberg, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.

According to current owner Matt Kuker, it was originally built as a vacation home for the president of a malting company. His family owned it until 1985. The house sat empty until 1988, when Jim Nickel bought it with partners Mark Walk and Eric Anderson. The three - producers and musicians - decided to add a recording studio on site. Thus began a decade of hosting big name bands and producers, creating a legacy for this hidden gem in the middle of rural Minnesota.

As the 90’s gave way to the 2000’s, the record industry struggled and studios in particular had a difficult time staying afloat. Home studio equipment was becoming more advanced, easier to use and less expensive.

Nickel, according to a 2012 Star Tribune story, went through a divorce and lawsuit with his former partners during this time, resulting in the sale of the property once more. Property records indicate that it was listed multiple times coming up empty before real estate developer Matt Mueller purchased it in 2006.

The years it sat void of inhabitants caused the house and the studio’s condition to suffer greatly. The cozy woods and stream that had made the spot so attractive made the empty house a prime location for various furry squatters. Nature moved in. It was as if the property was put under a curse. A curse that only one person could break. That person would be John Kuker.

Meet John John Kuker’s passion for music started early. In an interview with his older brother Matt, he recalls 13-“year-old John, getting a band together to play at the local pizza joint. It was from there he fell in love with music and made it his life’s work.

By all accounts, John was not your typical music industry guy. He had a genuine love for the art of creation, the type who never let the business end get in the way of making music. His long-time associate Nick Tveitbakk (studio engineer) remembers being drawn to John once he realized his approach differed so much from his current engineering mentors.

“I felt like I was being constrained. I was learning a craft and the chief engineer was like, ‘you need to quit all the bands that you’re playing in, and you can’t play music, you need to focus on [engineering]. And he was right. But when I started working for John he was like, ‘that’s crazy, you should play music every day. You should play in as many bands as you want.

That’s all part of this.

It was this philosophy as well as John’s anti-corporate style of recording that led to a decade’s long working relationship with Nick. The first studio John owned was Seedy Underbelly in Minneapolis. That is where Nick and John met. At the time, Nick was working for another studio but unbeknownst to him, the studio was in the process of letting people go. A friend of

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“I felt like I was being constrained. I was learning a craft and the chief engineer was like, ‘you need to quit all the bands that you’re playing in, and you can’t play music, you need to focus on [engineering]. And he was right. But when I started working for John he was like, ‘that’s crazy, you should play music every day. You should play in as many bands as you want. That’s all part of this. - Nick Tveitbakk a friend who was privy to that information suggested Nick come to Seedy Underbelly to help them out. Nick obliged, and ultimately met John, who offered him a job there.

Once business started to decline (around the 2000’s, same time Nickel and Co. were losing Pachyderm), the Seedy Underbelly lost its lease. John and Nick attempted to fight it. Eventually they had to fold their cards and try another hand. John found a studio in L.A. that he liked so Nick helped pack everything up to move west. The new location was in the former home of Toto drummer, Jeff Porcaro. Jeff had built a studio in his house so he could track albums without leaving home, making it easier to lead a double life as rock star and family man. This setup, where a band could live and work onsite, was exactly what John wanted. This way the band could seclude themselves and focus on music. Nick stayed in Minnesota, making frequent trips to L.A. to assist John.

For years Nick and John traveled back and forth to L.A., to New York and to Minnesota.

They referred to themselves as “tri-coastal.” Often they would divide and conquer, rarely in the same place as the same time, trying to assist bands at the different studios, but checking in with each other daily by phone.

“I think I already did it” When John and Nick were in the same place at the same time, they would often meet for coffee or dinner to go over business. Nick remembers vividly the meeting with John when he first got to see Pachyderm studios. “...the day of the open house, I was working at another studio that day and John was going to come down and take a look at it. And we met later that night for coffee at French Meadow and it was like ten o’clock at night he just pulled a set of keys out his pocket and said ‘do you want to go take a look at Pachyderm?”

Nick then drove down to Cannon Falls to see it for himself. John met him there. “[John] asked me, after we got done goofing around after checking things out ‘what do you think, should I buy this place?’ I said ‘this place is amazing and magical and it’s so perfect but no, you shouldn’t buy it, it’s just so much money to turn it around.’ And I think John had always asked me questions about equipment or whatever like that just cause he knew I would say the opposite of what he was gonna do just to have that devil’s advocate, so he’d have one last chance to say no and he was like, “well I think I already did it.”

That was it. John had purchased Pachyderm Studios with the dream of restoring it to its once former glory. He enlisted Nick to help him since he was still traveling to his other studios in L.A. and New York. Thus began the massive project to revive the property, which by Nick’s recollection was in the very depths of dilapidation.

“There were trees growing out of the roof of the house that had some cedar shake shingles and both the house and studio roofs were leaking and water damage and it was probably as trashed I’ve ever seen any foreclosed property.”

Rodents and assorted critters had found their way in the crevices of the house and the studio. One particularly disturbing incident involving a mystery stench was found to be a mass rodent graveyard within the walls of the studio. Nick remembers taking a hammer to a wall and balls of fur coming out. It’s a visual that difficult to believe after seeing the completed transformation.

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Rebuilding Once the major structural damages were repaired (and disinfected), John was determined to design the interior true to its original 60’s style. This was despite the cringing of his family, who are in real estate by trade and helped him with the project. At the grand re-opening of Pachyderm, John’s mom recalled the day she saw the carpet arrive. She gasped in horror at the dated orange and brown pattern. But John wouldn’t budge on it. And once it was in the

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Retro furniture consistent with the theme was purchased. The outside of the house was painted a dark brown with orange trim. The walls of the room housing the indoor pool were painted variant shades of grey so that it would look the same at any given time of day, with the sun coming through the floor to ceiling windows.

All of this was to create a space for artists where they could stow away from real life and focus on the music.

In the studio, everything was upgraded. The original console, the famed Neve, was sold to Billy Corgan who “bugged us about it forever” according to Nick. The console they ended up buying was made by API in America, then brought over to Sweden and used by The Hives before it was purchased by John for Pachyderm. The API console was designed by Paul Wolfe, and was the best of its kind. Only six were ever made and Paul had upgraded the original design for this particular one. Now you can find consoles like this one in all the best studios in

the country.

John’s passion for music also translated into being a total gearhead.

He was, as Nick puts it, “the zen master” of gear. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable on the tech side of gear, John was a visionary when it came to collecting special pieces. Some examples of his collection include a microphone used by the Andrews Sisters when they recorded “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” John had a knack for finding vintage pieces and knowing the right time to sell them for the highest price. Nick refers to it as “the gear stock market” because like stock, the value of vintage music equipment and instruments fluctuates up and down depending on the market.

Famous clients During the 90’s Pachyderm was in its heyday. The most infamous story comes from Brent Sigmeth, who was the sound engineer for Pachyderm at the time. On his first day, he was sent to pick up a band from the airport for famed producer Steve Albini. Steve had recorded at Pachyderm before with PJ Harvey and The Wedding Present, however that day he was sent to pick up a band called The Simon Ritchie Bluegrass Ensemble. Who was this band? To his shock and surprise, The Simon Ritchie Bluegrass Ensemble was none other than Nirvana, who arrived to record what would be their final album, In Utero.

The 90’s also saw Live, Jonny Lang, The Jayhawks, Soul Asylum, Babes in Toyland, among many others. In the 2000’s Alkaline Trio, Mudvayne, Norma Jean, HALEY (Bonar), Trampled By Turtles, Dead Man

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“The best thing about Pachyderm is not the house or studio or the equipment, or whoever is running it. It’s this valley and this creek and whatever has been down here. There’s something down here, that feels like people have always been here and there’s some sort of magic. The property used to be called Pine Glen, when the Mensing family built it - and a ‘glen’ is a Scottish word for deep and narrow magical valley and it’s totally true and to me that’s the best thing about Pachyderm, whatever magic is going down here in the glen it’s for real cause it’s totally magical here.” - Nick Tveitbakk

Winter, Hippo Campus, Mason Jennings, Motion City Soundtrack, Alan Sparhawk and others all recorded at Pachyderm, many while it was under construction.

Where the Magic Happens What draws artists to Pachyderm? Some many times over.

“I can safely say that Pachyderm is my favorite studio in which I’ve worked so far. The setting is extremely beautiful. It’s set in a wooded valley that houses a few acres and a pretty productive trout stream. The house is a very funky early 60s mansion and the studio is incredible. The gear is top notch and the room is made for live recording. I’ve recorded two records there myself and produced a couple others and I’d guess I’d describe my experience as ...well … great.” - Dave Simonett (Trampled By Turtles and Dead Man Winter) “It was a lot like being at camp, in that you couldn’t just up and leave. I loved that because it kept everyone focused on the project, without many distractions. The setup was also conducive to family style dinners and BBQs, which is something we didn’t typically do.” - Claudio Rivera (Motion City Soundtrack) What Nick believes is special about Pachyderm, are the times when magic happens in the studio. He believes the magic has direct correlation to property.

“The best thing about Pachyderm is not the house or studio or the equipment, or whoever is running it. It’s this valley and this creek and whatever has been down here. There’s something down here, that feels like people have always been here and there’s some sort of magic.

The property used to be called Pine Glen, when the Mensing family built it - and a ‘glen’ is a Scottish word for deep and narrow magical valley and it’s totally true and to me that’s the best thing about Pachyderm, whatever magic is going down here in the glen it’s for real cause it’s totally magical here.”

The magic of the valley manifests in numerous one take performances that continue to wow the studio’s clients. It’s those moments that really make the studio special. According to Nick, it tends to happen after a dinner break when they return to the studio. He knows now to always hit record because bands like Trampled By Turtles and Haley Bonar have both experienced these types of full band, live vocal one take wonders. Haley’s recording of “I Can Change” is an example of one of these times.

Tragedy In February of 2015, just short of completing the restoration on Pachyderm, John Kuker passed away at the age of 40. It was a devastating loss to the studio, the music community and John’s family.

Even in the wake of their grief, John’s family knew they had to continue work on the studio.

They approached Nick days after John’s passing to ask him if he would stay on as engineer and keep the studio running. Thankfully coming from the real estate and contracting business, the Kukers were the perfect buyers for the project. The family purchased the property officially in 2015 and then completed the remaining restoration. Matt Kuker, John’s brother is now the business manager of the property, with Nick as the day to day studio manager and engineer.

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Since the loss of John his family has worked diligently to promote the studio and ensure it sees the life John had envisioned. Nick has also seen to it that all of John’s assets, the studio, the house and the massive collection of gear he had were adequately cared for. Their work culminated into an open house for industry folks where they greeted everyone with friendly smiles and tales of John’s tenacity to see the project through.

Fated Much of Pachyderm’s history was serendipitous in nature making good on the case that the property itself has its own magic. A couple prime examples of this have to do with the studio’s original engineer, Brent Sigmeth.

“When I was a kid, before the studio was built and as just a neighbor, the amazing house was kind of a dreamy curiosity for me. I played music and was fascinated by the art of recording. My high school rock band rehearsed in my parent’s basement 500 yards away, and we would often hike around the future Pachyderm property. My bandmates and I would look through the windows of the house wide-eyed and imagine somehow purchasing it and building a recording studio inside. Soon after - as I guess the cosmos aligned - out of nowhere Nickel, Walk, and Anderson showed up (1988) and moved in. As their new neighbor, I was sent with a welcome gift by my mother (cookies). As we chatted, I asked what they did and Nickel said that they were musicians and record producers and they were going to build a recording studio (!!!). No way! Far out, man! I stayed in touch with them, visiting often and watching the progress of the studio construction, until I eventually finished engineering school and applied for a job there in 1993. There’s some crazy fate stuff in there, for sure, but what really made it more ridiculously fateful (as I was to discover a decade after I began working there) was that my wife, Wendy Lewis (who was in the band Rhea Valentine with Eric Anderson), actually found the property for Nickel/Anderson/Walk as her then father-in-law was a real estate developer and had some property in the area. Rhea Valentine were the first band to record in the new Pachyderm in 1989. Wendy and I have been married since 2005 and live a mile further down the road where I have my own home studio, Littlebig Studio.

It’s clear from the testimonies of Nick, The Kukers, and the various bands that have recorded at Pachyderm that it’s something special. It’s beyond the storied history, beyond the legends whose spirits exist in the walls and vintage equipment. The life of the studio comes from the land it sits upon. Something about the woods, something about the stream and the seclusion gets into the veins of the people who stay there. It stimulates creativity in a way that cannot be measured in words or phrases only music. John Kuker saved Pachyderm and turned it into what it should have always been. His legacy lives on there as well through his generosity, his kindness and his mission to make it what it is today. We think the future is bright for Pachyderm and we’re excited to bear witness to the future magic waiting there to be created again and again.

Sarah Osterbauer is the SouthernMinn Scene music columnist and critic. She loves to meet the people who make the city’s heart beat (and sometimes break). Follow her on twitter @SarahOwrites. SMS

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Townes Van Zandt’s application to Shattuck. Van Zandt attended Shattuck for his junior and senior years. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt application letter to Shattuck. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt’s classic live album “Live at The Old Quarter, Houston Texas.”

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Shattuck provided stability for a young

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efore Steve Earle started proclaiming he would show up in his cowboy boots at Bob Dylan’s place and say, “Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world,” from atop Dylan’s coffee table, Townes Van Zandt struggled to find stability during his childhood.

Van Zandt, in a pattern that followed throughout his life, sought out a military school for stability. That military school was Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault. That’s where Van Zandt found stability for his final two years of high school after the family had moved half a dozen times previous.

In the book, “A Deeper Blue” by Robert Earl Hardy, Van Zandt’s sister, Donna, recalled that it was Townes’ decision to attend the school.

Though Van Zandt wanted stability, he rebelled at the rigidity of the school in his own way. He became known as a rapscallion of sorts.

Van Zandt naturally gravitated toward those who had thoughts that ran counter to the military discipline. He was known to be part of the Syndicate, a group formed by classmates John Roehl and Dick Kirkland. The Syndicate was a response to the precision drill team known as Crack Squad, Roehl said. He was also part of the Night Riders, a group of students dedicated to running around after hours off campus.

“You were supposed to stay on campus at night,” Roehl said. “The sole mission of the Night Riders was to dress in black and go off campus. Go down to the river, it didn’t matter. Part of the fun was we knew the masters knew what we were doing but couldn’t prove it.”

Van Zandt had an ability to empathize, see the souls of people and translate it all into poetry with his songwriting. At times he seemed prophetic even from a young age at Shattuck’s.

He often joked that he was going to become the second-most famous Shattuck graduate. It set his expectations for his career and his life.

Van Zandt never went on to experience the type of success requisite of his song writing ability. He gar-

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Classmates tried to shame Townes Van Zandt for his glue-sniffing with this picture in the yearbook to little effect. The caption reads: “You rat! You finished off the last tube.” Glue sniffing had become en vogue at Shattuck during Van Zandt’s time there. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt’s yearbook picture. Van Zandt participated in football, wrestling and baseball at Shattuck. (Nick Gerhardt/ Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt is his wrestling jacket. The caption reads: “I won’t wrestle if you don’t give me my glue!” (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

nered acclaim, but saw his career hindered by a bad record deal and personal problems. He gained notoriety when Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings covered his song “Pancho and Lefty” and when Emmylou Harris covered Van Zandt’s “If I Needed You” with Don Williams in 1981.

“He could really quickly figure classmates out, what made them tick,” said Roehl, who was his roommate as well at Shattuck. “Very keen observer of human beings.”

He also showed an understanding of himself and people while he attended the school. Once he knew the ticks of people he was quick to push them throughout his life.

“One of the things he liked to do was put you in an embarrassing situation to see what you would do,” said Luke Sharpe, who roomed with Van Zandt and stayed in touch with him following graduation from Shattuck. “I never got in more fights.”

Van Zandt’s family came from Texas aristocracy. A county in Texas is named after his family and his decedents served in the Texas legislature. His father worked in the oil business and

Townes Van Zandt played baseball for Shattuck as well. He is the third player in from the left in the top row of players.

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moved the family across the country. Van Zandt applied for Shattuck while the family lived in Illinois.

Though he didn’t accept all of the facets of a military school, Van Zandt found a place at Shattuck. He joined the football team, the wrestling team and the baseball team.

“You knew he was playing the game,” said classmate Dan Gislason. “He didn’t resist, it but he didn’t like it. He was a practical joker.”

Gisalson remembers Van Zandt as a talented athlete. Van Zandt played wide receiver on the football team that went undefeated his junior season. Van Zandt wrestled well and pitched a little with the baseball team.

Van Zandt spent much of his free time writing music or listening to music. Sharpe recalls Van Zandt listening to Elvis Presley tunes. Roehl recalls Van Zandt starting a little rock ‘n’ roll band at Shattuck as well.

Van Zandt’s actions also proved prophetic at Shattuck. He and several others got into glue sniffing at Shattuck during their time there. Van Zandt apparently liked it more than others. There’s even a picture of Van Zandt lying on his bed with a sock over his nose and a group of classmates surrounding him.

The caption reads: I won’t wrestle until you give me my glue back.

Roehl says they tried to use the photo to shame Van Zandt and his glue-sniffing. It had little effect. In the yearbook for future plans, Van Zandt listed tester of Le Page’s Glue factory.

Sharpe stayed in touch with Van Zandt after Shattuck for as long as someone could stay in touch with him. Van Zandt dropped in on Sharpe, who lived in Oklahoma, one summer and they worked together.

Van Zandt eventually landed at the University of Colorado

Townes Van Zandt, second from left in the front row, was a member of the second platoon at Shattuck. (Nick Gerhardt/ Northfield News)

where he developed his song, “Fraternity Blues,” a song about a young man who tries to join a fraternity and is told he must change his ways, in particular he must learn to bubble. The fraternity holds a party and the young man chugs a bottle of wine and then bubbles “all over a couple of their dates.”

Van Zandt produced far more profound songs than that in his career, including “Rake,” “To Live is to Fly,” and “Our Mother the Mountain.” “Pancho and Lefty” became a No. 1 hit on the country charts for Nelson and Jennings while “If I Needed You” went to No. 3 for Harris and Williams.

After Shattuck he struggled for a time and was later given electroshock treatment to address some of his maniac-depressive qualities. The treatments wiped a large swath of his childhood memories but it didn’t deter his drive to write and

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His album, “Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas” is considered the best evidence of his impact as a performer. The quality of his performances often varied drastically depending on the level of his soberness.

Van Zandt struggled with alcoholism the rest of his life and even shot heroin for a time. He died at the age of 52 due to cardiac arrhythmia on Jan. 1, 1997, 44 years to the day of the death of Hank Williams, who Van Zandt cited as a songwriting influence.

Earle has done much to keep Van Zandt’s songwriting

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Townes Van Zandt played football for Shattuck for two years. Van Zandt is No. 39 in this photo and played wide receiver. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt played football at Shattuck as a wide receiver. He wore No. 15. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt’s signature in the Shattuck yearbook. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

Townes Van Zandt wrestled for two years for Shattuck. He is in the back row with the No. 72 on his shirt. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

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Van Zandt spent his final days trying to complete a record with Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley. Shelley had to cancel the recording because of Van Zandt’s drunken state and inability to work. Van Zandt had fractured his hip in the days leading up to the recording sessions but refused to see a doctor. Van Zandt waited eight days before seeing a doctor and when he did, doctors had to perform surgery to repair the damage. Van Zandt, who showed signs of delirium tremens, checked out of the hospital following surgery despite medical personnel advising against that. Van Zandt’s ex-wife, Jeanene, had come to pick him up and brought a flask of vodka for him to ease the shakes. She signed him out of the hospital and he drank the vodka in the car. He appeared at ease when he got back home but later died in the early hours of 1997.

“He was the same throughout,” Sharpe said. “He just wanted to write his music.”

Nick Gerhardt is the Northfield News Associate Editor. You can reach him at 645-1136. Follow him on Twitter @ NfldNewsNick. SMS

Townes Van Zandt was a member of the wrestling team at Shattuck as well. Van Zandt is the third from the left with his eyes closed. Van Zandt often performed his music with his eyes closed. (Nick Gerhardt/Northfield News)

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By Sarah Osterbauer and Daniel G. Moir editor@southernminnscene.com

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hat do we call this… a tradition like no other?

Nah, that’s taken. Your annual guide to fun in the sun? Please. All the places to rock in 2017? Good God, no.

Let’s just call it what it is: The 2017 SouthernMinn Scene Guide to Summer Music Festivals. We, the music loving subset of the crack SouthernMinn Scene staff have labored tirelessly for weeks compiling this guide to help you plan your summer (and early fall for that matter). If you’re like us, one of those people that would prefer live music to oxygen, then you’re welcome. For those of you who are not of our kind, we certainly hope you’ll find some interest in what we’ve done here, if not from a music fan’s standpoint, then possibly from a socio/anthropological view.

Compiling this list is a labor of love, so even if we’re the only two people who read it, that’s okay. We enjoyed it.

We’re pretty sure you will too.

SoMINN FESTIVALS REVIVAL FESTIVAL When: May 26 - 28 Where: Harmony Park Music Garden What: Where else to begin but at Revival? It’s the first big outdoor festival of the summer; a renewing of the great tradition. Friends, sun, beverages (et. al.) and great music are important rites of summer that must be experienced early and together. Thankfully, the folks at Harmony Park in Clarks Grove recognized this long ago and established Revival as a jumping-off-point for the summertime SoMinn music lovers.

Revival is also SoMinn Hippy Central during Memorial Day Weekend. The bill is generally made up of fantastic jam bands from all over the country, and this year we have Galactic, Yonder Mountain String Band, Antibalas, Turkuaz, Jon Wayne and The Pain, The Big Wu, The Hip Abduction, The Main Squeeze, Aqueous, BIG Something, New Orleans Suspects, Charlie Parr, Black Market Brass, Kind COuntry, The Way Down Wanderers, The Railsplitters, Burbillies, Dead Larry, Mark Joseph & The American Soul, Ginstrings, EGi, Bob Pat Band, Black River Revue, Jill & The New Grüv and Pretty High.

There’s also a pre-party on Friday night for the hardcore music/ Memorial Day Party lovers, featuring Turkuaz, Jon Wayne and The Pain, Frogleg and Pretty High. In fact, you can even show up on Thursday if you like. After all, it’s the first big party of the season

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and we’ve all got excess steam to blow off. Why not take as much time as possible?

Tickets: Once again, the standard three day pass will run you $135 in advance or $155 at the gate. A pass for the Friday preparty can (and must) be purchased at the gate if you want to be there early.

Accommodations: Harmony Park is a campground first and foremost. I’m sure there’s a decent motel somewhere in Clark’s Grove, Geneva or one of the other lovely hamlets on Lake Geneva, but why would you go to an even like Revival and not immerse yourself in the culture? You camp at Revival. That’s what you do.

It’s the only way to go. Camping is included in your ticket price. www.harmony-revival.com

SMOKIN’ IN STEELE When: June 2 - 3 Where: Steele County Fairgrounds What: Coming right on the heels of Memorial Day weekend, we get out first big SoMinn blues festival, brought to us by John “Blueshammer” Hammer, the patron saint of blues in Southern Minnesota. The publisher of Blue Monday Monthly, the host of a weekly radio show (Hammered by the Blues on AM 1070 in Owatonna) and a Minnesota Blues Society Hall of Famer, Hammer is also the founder of Smokin’ in Steele. This two day event held annually on the Steele County fairgrounds in Owatonna combines some of the finest blues players in the Upper Midwest with a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition.

Among the performers on the bill this year are local favorites like Shaun Murphy Band, Jeremiah Johnson Band, Reverend Raven & The Chainsmokin’ Alterboys, Renee’ Austin Band, Mike Munson & Mikkel Beckmen, Brother Sun Sister Moon, The Norman Jackson Band, Southern Avenue and Mississippi Bigfoot.

The sense of community that pops up around SiS is one of the best parts of the festival. The Blues no longer enjoys the popularity it once did, but the people who love it are all in, man. You may not have to have the blues to play the blues, but you do have to have passion and that can be a contagious sentiment when channeled through a Fender Telecaster or a Hammond B-3 organ. Add in the pork roast and beef ribs on the grills scattered across the grounds, and you have a very special event. Past attendees of the festival will tell you that music never smelled so good.

Tickets: $10 in advance for a two-day pass. Bring extra money for food. While the actual competitive barbecuers cannot sell the fruits of their labor, some of the best barbecue stands and food trucks from Minnesota will set up shop. You’re going to smell that stuff grilling, and your mouth will water.

Accommodations: The Comfort Inn and the Oakdale Motel (both in Owatonna) are sponsors of the event. On site camping is

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ST. PETER AMBASSADOR’S BLUES FESTIVAL When: June 10 Where: Various locations throughout St. Peter, including Minnesota Square Park What: This is a pretty straight forward festival. If you like the blues, if you like to listen to really talented performers who love their craft, if you’d like to spend a lovely June day in the park in one of SoMinn’s more picturesque towns, then you’ll want to be in St. Peter for the Ambassador’s Blues Fest.

The St. Peter Ambassadors is an organization founded in 1969 by local business interests to assist the economic growth of St. Peter. They also have excellent taste in music.

The format is a three tiered performance set. The formal festival itself runs from noon to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Among the bands playing in the park that day are Grams & Krieger with City Mouse, Swamp Kings, Lisa Wenger and Davy Knowles.

Shortly before the music in the park wraps up, however, it will begin to spill over into the towns various eating and drinking establishments. Whiskey River and Blaschko’s Embassy bar along with Patrick’s on Third will have performances into the wee hours of the night (or closing time, depending on your perspective).

Then on Sunday, the American Legion Hall will host the annual Blues Omelets breakfast in the morning and Patrick’s will host the closing ceremonies in the afternoon. Both, of course, will feature live music.

Tickets: Free. Free?? Free!!! No purchase required to enjoy this festival. Just get over to Minnesota Square Park with a lawn chair and you’ll be good. Of course, we can just about guarantee you’ll want to follow at least one of these bands to the nighttime indoor gigs. Bring money for that, because beer ain’t free. Nor are the omelets and Bloody Marys the next morning.

Accommodations: As the Ambassadors are associated with the Chamber of Commerce, we would point out that there are four hotel/motel members of the St. Peter Chamber: The St. Peter Motel, The AmericInn, the Viking Jr. Motel and the fabulous Konsbruck Hotel. We’re pretty sure you can find some great campgrounds in the area as well, but there is no official camping involved with this festival. www.facebook.com/stpambassadors

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HAMBONE MUSIC FESTIVAL When: July 7 - 8 Where: History Center of Olmsted County (in other words - Rochester) What: I like the selflessness of Hambone. This is a self-contained 501c3 organization that has no other stated goal than to educate the public on the blues as an art form and to provide an affordable venue for music lovers to enjoy it.

Not bad. They’re just here to help the blues keep on keepin’ on.

Now in their eigth year, Hambone is the little festival that could. They aren’t the biggest festival out there, but they catch our eye because of the consistent quality of the performers. This year on day one, they will offer up The Shift, Mike Munson & Mikkel Beckman, Shannon Curfman Band and The4onetheFloor.

Day two features some of the best of the Twin Cities blues scene, including Neorythms, The Listings, Mark Cameron Band, Bluedog Blues Band, Lauren Mitchell and Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers.

Tickets: Available at the gate. $25 for a weekend pass or $15 per day Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Comfort Inn & Suites on Commerce Drive in Rochester. There are also a handful of primitive camp sites available. www.hambonemusicfestival.com

LAKEFRONT MUSIC FESTIVAL When: July 14 - 15 Where: Lakefront Park, Prior Lake What: Man, the next time someone tells you that the local Rotary Club is full of stuff shirts and pencil necks, please point them toward the Prior Lake Rotary.

These folks have to be the coolest Rotary Club in the world. Rather than raise funds through traditional bake sales, silent auctions and formal balls the Prior Lake Rotary sets up shop on the shore of their town’s namesake, the actual Prior Lake, and presents one of the best run, most organized festivals of the entire summer.

Lakefront has evolved from a party in the park featuring your favorite music from high school to a slick little celebration featuring an outstanding setting, great food (and tons of it), relatively affordable beer and a bill that features bands that are too good to be playing a local, “small town” music fest.

The fest is split into a Rock & Roll Day and a Country Day. On the Rock day, July 14, check out their website for performances.

Country day on Saturday the 15th brings David Nail and Billy Currington. Stay tuned to their website for lineup announcements!.

Tickets: This is also the best value of all the music fests this summer. Advance tickets are $30 – FOR BOTH NIGHTS. Now, if you show up at the gate without a ticket, it’s $30 for just that night. But advance sales are open right now and run through July 14th, giving you somewhere in the neighborhood of two months to scrounge up $30 in couch change.

Accommodations: Mystic Lake is one of the sponsors of the event, so if you’re going to stay overnight they would love it if you’d book a room at their hotel, and maybe play a couple hands of black jack before you go to bed. They also are working with Dakotah Meadows RV Park. So there’s that option also. www.lakefrontmusicfest.com

BLUE COLLAR BARBECUE & ARTS FESTIVAL When: August 12 Where: Central Avenue, Faribault What: There are three kinds of civic parties that people especially enjoy in the summertime: music festivals, barbecue festivals and art festivals. This has not escaped the notice of the folks who run the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault who eight years ago decided they could do it all. Usually such an endeavor is too much for any one event, but I’ll tell you, these people really pull it off.

Blocking off two blocks of Central Avenue in Faribault, plus a couple blocks on 3rd Street (on either side of Central), the festival offers a city block full of barbecue vendors, a block with an outstanding arts and crafts fair, and, on 3rd Street, a great stage with enough space to accommodate hundreds of Rice County music lovers.

Tickets: This is a free event, but this is a fundraiser for the PCA, so make sure you kick in a donation at any of the info booths.

Accommodations: Like I said, it’s a one day event, but there are plenty of great places to stay in The ‘Bault. Just plan ahead. www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/special-guest/bluecollar-bbq-arts-festival

THE 20TH ANNUAL MANKATO RIBFEST When: August 3 - 6 Where: Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Riverfront Park, Mankato What: RibFest has become such a big deal that a whole music festival has popped up around it. And the folks who play RibFest are always big deals.

Here’s the list of performers for 2017: Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo Travis Tritt, Chris Hawkey, Better Than Ezra and The Wallflowers. All that amazing music, by the way, is over the course of just four days, from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon.

The ribs, the pulled pork and those amazing secret barbecue sauces are still the stars of the show at RibFest, which should tell you something about the quality of the food that’s available.

The whole thing is really one of SoMinn’s biggest parties of the summer. Don’t miss it.

Tickets: Three day passes (Sunday is a free day) are available for a limited time for $24. After June 1, tickets will be $10 in advance and at the gate. Early Bird or no, either way this is a huge bargain.

Accommodations: No partners to speak of, but you’ll have no problem finding a place to stay in Mankato. www.mankatoribfest.com

ROCK BEND FOLK FESTIVAL When: September 9 - 10 Where: Minnesota Square Park, St. Peter What: This issue is always a little early for the Rock Bend Folk Fest, but we simply cannot leave it out. For 26 years Rock Bend has been one of the best curated festivals in Southern Minnesota. The festival is run by some truly community minded organizers, who are really proud of the fact that this is, has always been and will always be a free festival.

Last year, the lineup was a good mix of local bands and some really good performers from the Twin Cities. Acts like Charlie Parr, Katy Vernon and the Belfast Cowboys paired with locals like The Frye (performing their “Gram Parsons Project” show) and City Mouse to give the bill a strong presence at every turn.

It’s obviously too early to speculate on artists for 2017 (although the Ericksons would be a good, educated guess), but we trust that this will be another fantastic year, like the twenty-five that came before. You can circle the weekend after Labor Day, write in Rock Bend Folk Fest and just know it will be a good time.

Tickets: I quote the fest’s Facebook page “A festival which has never been coerced, coopted or besmirched by the proliferating greed of commercialism.” That means it’s free.

Accommodations: many great places to stay in and around St. Peter, and you’re close enough to LeSueur and Mankato that there are probably hundreds of options. Plus it’s still early enough in the year that you could find a place to camp, if that’s your thing. www.rockbend.org

BOATS AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL When: September 20 - 24 Where: Prairie Island Park and Campground, Winona, Minnesota What: Well, it seems we’re too early for this late September festival this year as well, which is unfortunate because it always boasts one of the best bills of the year. What we can tell you about Boats & Bluegrass is that this festival is both incredibly family friendly and incredibly Mother Earth friendly. The organizers take great care to see that families feel welcome. In fact all kids 16 and under are admitted for free. Ticket sales are capped at 1500 for a couple reasons. First of all, the larger a crowd is, the more unruly it can become, which goes against the family friendly theme.

Secondly, a smaller crowd is more eco-friendly as well. According to the website, every year they try to reduce the amount of waste and recycling they produce. They don’t allow any carry ins. They don’t allow any smoking (except in designated areas), and they don’t allow dogs. They have a “zero tolerance for stupidity,” which means while this may look like a hippy fest on the outside, do not come in expecting drugs and idiotic behavior to be tolerated. It’s the end of the summer. It’s time to chill The Boats part of the festival is all about the canoe trips into the Mississippi river backwaters that are available both days. Led by Winona State University Outdoor Education and Recreation Center staff all festival attendees are welcome to explore these historically significant areas.

I wish we could talk more about the music, because last year BandB’s bill included Them Coulee Boys, Hot Buttered Rum, Parsonsfield, The Infamous Stringdusters, Charlie Parr and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. We’re really hoping that 2017 can match that level of quality.

Tickets: You want a ringing endorsement of Boats and Bluegrass?

Before a single act has been announced for 2017, all but the most expensive tickets are sold out. If you want to go a three day pass will run you $150. Remember that kids 16 and under are free with a paid adult, so it’s not like bringing you family of four is $600.

There are some good Early Bird deals. If you have a good time this

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year and decide you want to go back in 2018, plan ahead and get your tickets sooner than later.

Accommodations: This is a camping festival. You camp. It’s rolled into the cost of your ticket. Enjoy. www.boatsandbluegrass.com

REGIONAL FESTIVALS SOUNDSET When: May 28 Where: State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights, MN What: 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of Soundset which means they are pulling out all the stops. I wouldn’t be shocked if there were some surprise guests/performances as well (no rumor mill, jus sayin). The incomparable MS LAURYN HILL, will be there which is worth the ticket price in itself regardless of if she shows up Kanye late. But, in case you feel differently, others will be there as well, including Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Mac Miller annnnnd ... wait for it ... T.I!! Local giants Brother Ali and P.O.S (who both have new albums out this year) will also be in attendance. Don’t miss local gems TheStand4rd (Allan Kingdom, Spooky Black aka Corbin, Psymun & Bobby Raps) or Picked to Click winners ZuluZuluu, who round out the local presence. The event is hosted as always by Sway and Heather B. Put on your most comfortable pair of chucks and get ready for a long ass day of hip hop.

Tickets: Pricing for Soundset is always in tiers, the first tier is the cheapest and when those sell out they move to the next tier. At this point only tier 2 is available for $84 + $12.41 in fees (online).

Clap clap clap for Rhymesayers, who say eff hidden fees. Watch out for third party sellers, Soundset warns those tickets may not be legit!

Accommodations: Generally I would say a hotel is not necessary for Soundset, as it is centrally located and worth the day trip even if you’re a couple hours out. But this year, why not make a night of it? There are plenty of hotel options in St Paul or Roseville. Or stay in downtown Minneapolis if you plan to go to the after-party at First Ave. www.soundsetfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

WINSTOCK When: June 9 - 10 Where: Winstead, MN, Festival grounds are located next to the Winstead airport (never heard of Winstead? It’s 35 miles west of the cities.)

What: Wanna get your country festival on without the 4 hour trek to Detroit Lakes for WEFest? Then this is a good alternative.

Country’s favorite Aussie Keith Urban headlines with one of the early adopters of bro country, Brantley Gilbert. Little Big Town and Lynyrd Skynyrd round out the big names. The rest of lineup features a handful of up and comers and local artists. The festival really wants this to be a full music and camping experience offering sites in adjacent to the festival grounds. Campsites are reserved, so there is no need to rush to get your site. They offer shuttle busses to town if additional supplies are needed. If you get in early on Thursday, there is a spaghetti dinner and free music in the beer tent. Quiet hours are from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., leaving plenty of evening hours for all kinds of activity. As long as it doesn’t involve pets, riding in the back of pick-up trucks, guns and kegs, it’s kosher.

Tickets: $110 - $125 for GA, $175 for reserved seats (SOLD OUT) and camping is $120 Accommodations: If your goal is to stay close to the festival site, then you will want to camp. That said, campsites lack electricity and running water. While you can have a self-contained fire for camping, kegs or “large amounts of beer” are forbidden. Just how much is a “large amount?” No idea. This is us NOT encouraging you to find out. I repeat, NOT encouraging. If your goal is comfort, then the closest hotel is 20 miles away in Delano. www.winstockfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

BLUE OX MUSIC FESTIVAL When: June 8 - 10 Where: Eau Claire, WI - 5024 Crescent Ave is the address they provide to get driving directions What: Blue Ox is Wisconsin’s Boats and Bluegrass on a slightly larger scale musically speaking. Greensky Bluegrass and Railroad Earth return this year. Punch Brothers, Drive

By Truckers and Son Volt are also among the headliners. Local gems Dead Man Winter (Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles) and Pert Near Sandstone will also be in attendance. Be sure to catch Willie Watson, one of the founding members of Old Crow Medicine Show who now goes it alone. Rumor has it his banjo skills are something to behold. Blue Ox is laid back, family friendly weekend filled with music that recalls a time past. These songs are the heart of dirt roads, banjos, moonshine and overalls. Kick off your shoes, relax, dance and bask in the fiddle driven happiness.

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CONTINUED FROM page 17 Tickets: 3 Day - $165, 2 Day - $145, Sat only - $90, ticket price includes camping and parking!

Accommodations: Primitive unreserved tent camping (including the family area) is included in the ticket price. Options to car camp or RV are available but for an extra cost. If a warm bed is more your style, the festival has partnered with the Hampton Inn in Eau Claire and shuttles will run between the hotel and the festival site ($10 for 1 day or $30 for 3 days, unlimited rides). www.blueoxmusicfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

STONE ARCH BRIDGE FESTIVAL When: June 16 - 18 Where: Stone Arch Bridge/St Anthony Main in NE Minneapolis What: The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is the perfect opportunity to look at a lot of really cool local art that most people cannot afford.

However, if you have room for art in your budget, arrive ready to drop some major dough on something you’ll love forever, not to mention the intangible warm fuzzies you get for supporting the Twin Cities art community. The fest is probably 80% art and other stuff, 20% music, but in recent years, thanks to a Cities 97 sponsorship, they have been able to get bigger headlining bands to play the stage at Water Power Park. Last year they had four stages, most featuring lesser-known (but quality) local acts. As you would expect, a festival in the middle of June is typically a scorcher, so dress for heat and a lot of slooowwww walking (because it is also usually very crowded).

Tickets: No ticket necessary, admission is free, beer and ice cream though are not.

Accommodations: No need for an overnight stay to enjoy this fest. We suggest using public transportation to attend however, because parking can be kind of a pain. If you do choose to drive down, be patient getting in and out, and bring cash for the ramp if you choose to go that route. www.stonearchbridgefestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

ROCK THE GARDEN When: June 22 Where: Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden What: After undergoing renovation, the sculpture garden will be unveiled at this event. Rumor mill says they are cutting it real close so time will tell if the event will need to be moved last minute. Because they moved the usual date up a month from the third week in June to the third week in July, it allowed them to land (or perhaps they moved it in order to make it work, who knows what came first) Bon Iver as headliners.

(The third week in June, Bon Iver will be playing their own festival in Eau Claire, WI). Joining them will be The Revolution, Dead Man Winter (Trampled By Turtles Dave Simonett’s electric outfit), Bruise Violet, Ben Booker, Car Seat Headrest and Margaret Glaspy.

Tickets: GA - $69 or Skybox VIP - $300, available online.

Accommodations: There are plenty of hotel options downtown but I would suggest crashing on a friend’s couch in Uptown or AirBnB-ing a condo in Loring Park. It will be the height of summer in Minneapolis so you could make a night of it and by hitting an Uptown patio after and then rent a Nice Ride bike and see what happens ;) www.rockthegardenfestival.com/ --Sarah Osterbauer

TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL When: June 22 - 24 Where: Mears Park, St. Paul, MN What: Now in its 19th year, this festival based in the Lowertown area of St. Paul is a true summer staple for the astute music fan. Attracting upwards of 40,000 people, the festival closes several blocks and uses a variety of establishments to bring the finest performers from around the country and the area. At this point, the full line-up of artists and participating locations has yet to be determined. Past performers have included: Bill Evans, the fantastic Moore by Four, John Scofield, Esperanza Spaulding, Branford Marsalis, Dr. John, Chick Corea, Clark Terry, and my personal favourite, the late Dave Brubeck. Whether you are a Jazz fanatic or complete novice who has never heard the art form before, this all-ages event has a place for you. This is all about community. Not to be missed!

Tickets: Free. Jazz is a living part of our cultural heritage and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival continues to keep this a FREE event for everyone to come and explore. A free Bus/Light Rail Pass is planned to be available to download on their website as it gets closer to the event.

Accommodations: While you can’t camp out at the festival, there are literally dozens and dozens of quality places to find lodging for the weekend. The Official Hotel of the Jazz Festival is the

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Intercontinental Saint Paul-Riverfront Hotel. They have a special Festival $149/night rate available that WILL sell out, so book now!

Give them a call at (651) 292-1900 and ask for the “Jazz Fest Rate.” www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com --D.G. Moir

MOONDANCE JAMMIN’ COUNTRY FEST When: June 23 - 24 Where: Walker, MN What: Now celebrating their 11th year, this countrified Moondance Festival features over 20 artists on three different stages all dedicated to giving your down home soul the fun northern Minnesota weekend you might be searching for.

Headliners Old Dominion will take the main stage on Friday sure to play the lead single for their second album, No Such Thing As A Broken Heart. Thomas Rhett will handle the duties on Saturday. A number of other up & coming acts like LANco, Danielle Bradbery, Drew Baldridge will be on hand along with Diamondback, Copperhead Creek, Eric Paslay and William Michael Morgan. Grab your Cowboy hat, assemble your gear and get ready to pitch your tent for a fun summer weekend.

Tickets: 2-day passes are $175 and single day tickets are just $120. Lawn Chair Tags are $25 and are required if you plan on bringing one to jam from a more relaxed position.

Accommodations: While you can’t camp out at the festival, there are literally dozens and dozens of quality places to find lodging for the weekend. The Official Hotel of the Jazz Festival is the Intercontinental Saint Paul-Riverfront Hotel. They have a special Festival $149/night rate available that WILL sell out, so book now!

Give them a call at (651) 292-1900 and ask for the “Jazz Fest Rate.” www.jammincountry.com --D.G. Moir

BASILICA BLOCK PARTY When: July 7 - 8 Where: Basilica of St. MaryMinneapolis, MN What: Twenty different acts spread out over two summer nights on three different stages in downtown Minneapolis nestled in the warm embrace of the Basilica of Saint Mary. Originally, this event began in 1995 as a way for the church to raise much needed funds to pay for the restoration of the Basilica. While the building may now be in great shape, the work of the church never ends. This year, a portion of proceeds from the Block Party go to the Basilica’s St. Vincent de Paul outreach program to provide services to all those in need.

The Block Party is a staple of Twin Cities music culture and this year they keeps the party going with gates opening at 5 PM. Night one gives us The Shins, Night Moves, Jaedyn James & the Hunger, Nick Jordan, Cobi, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The Roosevelts, John Paul White, NEEDTOBREATHE and is capped off by the always fantastic Brandi Carlile. Night two offers J.S. Ondara, Jackson & The Roosters, Nooky Jones, Enemy Planes, Walk Off The Earth, AWOLNATION, Julia Brennan, Ben Rector, Gavin DeGraw and WALK THE MOON. I ask you, how often can you find a festival that has three different bands with their names in all-caps as well as two acts that use the word “walk” in their name? Of course, ending with WALK THE MOON, a band that covers both bases is the true coup de grâce. Who says God doesn’t have a sense of humour?

Tickets: General Admission Tickets are currently on sale. Single day is $55 with both days at $100. You want to act soon. Prices go up June 1st and again at the gate. Kids 5-12 are just $20, with those under 5 are free. There are a number of package options from VIP to the “Bud Light Famous Among Friends Package” and the “Great Clips Fan Zone.” Ranging from $125 to $400 per night, each offers different amenities, access and trinkets to remember the event by. Remember, this is for a good cause, so loosen up those purse strings! Tickets available online at www.etix. com or by calling (800) 514-3849.

Accommodations: While this may be a neighborhood festival, like all good Minnesotans, you have to go home after each night’s performances. If you have had far too much fun hitting the sacramental wine, you might want to take a look at www. minneapolis.org/hotels/ and get yourself a room to sleep it off. Of course, the other stellar option is to just ride through the night on the light rail and see what happens… www.basilicablockparty.org --D.G. Moir

WEFEST When: August 3 - 5 Where: Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN What: - It may seem strange that the biggest country festival in the country occurs in northern Minnesota, but it turns out the Midwest loves cowboy boots and cut off shorts almost more than they do south of the Mason-Dixon. WEFest is three days of immersing oneself in a river of Bud Light beer pong, sweaty bodies and outfits that actual country folk probably don’t

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wear. This is a destination festival for a lot of people due to the favorable northern Minnesota summer weather and the A list headliners they get year after year. Tickets for the following year go on sale the minute the festival ends and plenty of people saddle up that far in advance. This year people will be spilling copious amounts of beer on each other to the soundtrack of Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker (aka Hootie), Zac Brown Band and Brett Eldredge. The Eli Young Band will also be there hopefully performing their hit Crazy Girl.

Tickets: 3 Day pass - $160, 1 Day pass - $95, camping and parking.

Accommodations: Camping is a must for the full WEFest experience. The camping areas are designated by age group and let me tell you I appreciate these distinctions: Under 30, Over 30, Over 30/Family, 25 & over, or all ages. www.wefest.com --Sarah Osterbauer

BAYFRONT BLUES FEST When: August 11 - 13 Where: Duluth, MN-Bayfront Festival Park What: Now in its 29th Blues Soaked year, Duluth once again utilizes the magnificent Bayfront Festival Park to host this year’s Blues Extravaganza.

Ain’t Nuthin’ But kicks off the event at 11:30 AM on the Big Top Tent Stage on Friday as Scotch Hollow, Cole Allen Band, Kara Grainger, Joe Louis Walker and Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys all set the place on fire before concluding the first night with Madison, Wisconsin’s own The Jimmys at the nightly Late Nite Dance Party. That’s just the first day!

Saturday is when the Blues really smoulders with Corey Stevens, Mark Cameron, Levi Platero, the Harrison Trio, and Crow, while Jennie DeVoe adds her acoustic folk-based sound into the mix.

Best described as the Jimi Hendrix of the pedal steel, Robert Randolph & The Family band will bust apart the night on the Bell’s Brewery Stage beginning at 8:00 PM. Not to be missed. For anyone left standing, Shannon Curfman will play the LNDP. Joyanne Parker, Cate Fierro, Zac Harmon, Ana Popovic and Lucky Peterson & The Imperial Flames close out the event Sunday afternoon with all proceedings concluding around 8:00 PM. Truly an event for the seasoned Blues Fan, or the uninitiated just looking for a beautiful weekend of soulful music amongst beautiful surroundings Tickets: 3-day passes are $109 with single day at $45. You want to act now, prices go up $10 & $5 respectively at the gate.

Limited to just 100, the Festival also has a Golden Sax VIP Package giving a Hospitality Tent, Buffet-Style Meal Service and a logo’d camp chair for $260 (not including festival ticket).

Accommodations: Bayfront has partnered with four different area hotels to provide lodging as well as transportation to and from the festival grounds. Comfort Inn (218) 628-1464, Comfort Suites (218) 727-1378, Hampton Inn (218) 720-3000 and Canal Park Lodge (218) 279-6000 can all meet your needs. For RV Parking, visit www.DECC.org or call direct at (218) 722-5573 and they will help get your set up and help you avoid the “What do I do” Blues.

C’mon, now… www.bayfrontblues.com --D.G. Moir

SUMMER SET When: Aug 11 - 13 Where: Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, WI What: What used to be more of an equal distribution of EDM, hip-hop and bluegrass has in the last couple years morphed into a full on EDM fest. Headliners this year include Toronto duo Zeds Dead, not to be confused with the other headliner Zedd (known for earworms like “Stay” featuring Alessia Cara and “Stay the Night” with Paramore’s Haley Williams). Rounding out the third night is GRiZ. Other notables in the lineup include Run the Jewels, Post Malone and Die Antwoord. Although the prohibited items list would have you believing differently, you can count on the weekend to be an allout, non-stop altered consciousness rager. Stuffed animals, stickers, markers and pacifiers are NOT allowed, but don’t let that ruin the fun for you. Faux fur tails, flower crowns, pleather bikini tops and glow sticks are still options. Camping is king, though other lodging options do exist. Tickets can be pricey, but good news! Layaway is available! Poor 20-somethings rejoice! Those of legal drinking age are allowed one case of beer or one bottle of booze to bring into the campground per person. If that sends you into a panic because you require more for your weekend bender, never fear, the General store on site has got you covered. So saddle up your Honda, grab your best decorative headwear and come ready to dance.

Tickets: 3 Day passes range from $189 - $495 (plus fees, at $495 you’re looking at a $141.50 fee), tickets are festival + camping + parking in one.

Accommodations: Various camping options are available depending on how primitive you want to be. If the great outdoors is not your jam, the fest has partnered with a travel agency to get you a good deal on a hotel room in nearby cities, complete with shuttle service. Traveling alone? The travel agency can match you with like travelers to room with and ultimately save money so you have more to spend on party “favors” (wink wink). www.summersetfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

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NATIONAL FESTIVALS HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL When: May 19 - 21 Where: Gulf Shores, Alabama What: Quite possibly, Hangout is the most chill of all U.S. Music Festivals. Let’s take a look at the math-First, you are on a beach in Alabama. A really BIG beach. You have two Main Stages (Hangout Stage and Chevrolet Stage) located on opposite ends of this really big beach. Hours are 11 AM to 11 PM every day and will feature over 80 different acts over the course of the weekend. Groove to the EDM sounds of DJ Snake, Major Lazer or Mashmello or the dreamy Sigur Rós if that might be more your style. Maybe you want to return to early 90’s and rock out to Weezer. Perhaps, you’re in a innovative hip-hop mood, so check out A$AP Ferg, the amazing Frank Ocean or Chance The Rapper. Maybe edgy pop?

Charli XCX gets you covered there. Cobi may have gotten his start singing the blues in Northern Minnesota, but you will find this R&B influenced singer belting out soulful songs like “Don’t Your Cry For Me” under the warm Alabama sun. Add in Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, MGMT, Migos, Scotland’s Franz Ferdinand and Lil Yachty to the mix, sprinkle DJ Jazzy Jeff on the turntables, several tons of sand, a little bit of a swim and you’ve got yourself a pretty great weekend.

Tickets: If you’re gonna do Hangout, you are in for the whole enchilada. No single day tickets whatsoever. A 3-Day General Admission wristband runs $309 with VIP admission for $1,099.

Food and Drinks are part of the VIP experience along with a special Main Stage viewing area. For $1,599, you can go one further with the Super VIP ticket which allows you to watch the Main Stage acts while soaking away your cares in a hot tub while munching on gourmet food in a private Super VIP air-conditioned dining room.

Whatever option you choose, be certain to get “the anytime shuttle pass” for $50. This is by far, the best link to all the various hotel accommodations and festival grounds. Your sun blistered feet will thank you.

Accommodations: Generally, the most economical way to go is to rent a beach house or condo for your group. Hangout has made it easy to get you hooked up with a place to crash with some locations even offering shuttle passes to help sweeten the deal. Be sure to check out www.hangoutmusicfest.com/lodging for a bevy of options. www.hangoutmusicfest.com --D.G. Moir

SASQUATCH! When: May 26 - 28 Where: The Gorge, Quincy, Washington What: This year’s event in “God’s Amphitheatre” is pared down slightly from 4 days to 3 this year, but what a 3 days it will be.

Innovative modern music is the focus with spectacular headliner Frank Ocean kicking off the proceedings with style on night one.

The other daily main features include Grammy winners Twenty One Pilots and Chance the Rapper on nights 2 & 3. Think of all your favourite discoveries from the Current 89.3 FM all playing over the course of 3 magnificent days on four (4) different stages.

Even better, the sets on the Main and Bigfoot Stages are all timed so they don’t overlap so you don’t miss The Shins just because you wanted to linger and catch all of Catfish & The Bottlemen’s set.

Festivals are a fantastic way to discover new music and this one is prime for just that.

Tickets: Breaking from the past, single day tickets are now available and a real bargain at $99.50. A 3-day pass is set at $295.00. Tickets are General Admission, so gather your tribe, get there early and grab a spot. On a Kardashian budget? Not a problem! For a paltry $4,999 you and your guest can gain complete access with the VIP SuperTicket and get a fully-furnished tent with wood platform floor and a dedicated concierge and wait staff as well as seating in the VIP viewing area. No need to mingle with “the commoners,” but you might get trail mix thrown on you by an errant hippie.

Accommodations: You are in The Gorge. If you aren’t camping, you aren’t really there. Luckily, the festival makes things easy for you. You have four levels to choose from, each offering increased amenities with all levels covering one (1) vehicle per camping space and a maximum of six (6) campers per site. Standard ($99.50), Premier ($249), Gold ($359) and Terrace ($499). Free showers come at the Premier level and higher and since you are splitting the cost 6 ways, I suggest you hit at least that level. You have to be out of there by Monday morning, so the 6 of you will hate each other a lot less by then if you all don’t have that “armpit stench” by then. Seriously. www.sasquatchfestival.com --D.G. Moir

BOTTLEROCK NAPPA VALLEY FESTIVAL When: May 26 - 28 Where: Napa Valley, CA What: Billed as “The First Taste of Summer” this festival

incorporates the finest wines produced in the famed Napa Valley region with a varied line-up designed to appeal to the melody freak with a discerning musical palate. Headliners this year are the Foo Fighters, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Maroon 5. If there is one thing that really stands out is the melodic tunefulness among the 80+ bands included. From the soulfulness of Mavis Staples to the lyrically inventive Ani DiFranco, you are certain to pop your cork over whatever you discover. You can jump around with House of Pain or chill-out with a nice Cabernet and dissolve into the song stylings of Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. In keeping with the rich cultured tradition of the area, the Napa Youth Symphony will ease the transition from the riotous Saturday night into a blissful Sunday morning. A big shout-out to Minnesota’s own Hippo Campus who will help to close out the festival on Sunday along with The Naked & The Famous on Sunday.

Tickets: Single day were $149 and 3-day passes were $349.

Currently Sold Out. Bottlerocket has partnered with Lyte to set up an official Ticket Exchange site set up to assist ticketless fans willing to pay through the nose to get in. Check out the Festival’s main page for details.

Accommodations: Napa Valley is home to a myriad of options for the wine drinking music fan. Camping can be found just 2 miles from the site at “CampCarneros” at Skyline Wilderness Park.

There are a number of home rental options in the area, or you can grab deluxe hotel accommodations in nearby Yountville or Santa Rosa if you are looking for a more posh experience. Choose the accommodation to match your wine hangover. www.bottlerocknapavalley.com --D.G. Moir

THE GOVERNOR’S BALL When: June 2 - 4 Where: Randall Island Park, NYC What: Set against the skyline in the city that never sleeps, The Governor’s Ball always manages to land A list headliners. This year is no exception. Friday night is Chance the Rapper, Lorde, Flume, Beachouse and Tove Lo. Saturday is Phoenix, Childish Gambino, Wu-Tang Clan and a DJ battle between Mark Ronson and Kevin Parker. Sunday is Tool, Cage the Elephant, Wiz Khalifa, Logic and Phantogram. With those big names, expect some big moments, pyrotechnics, stage diving and the like. The festival features delicious NY street eats as well as mini golf, silent discos and yard games for people to enjoy between sets. If games aren’t your thing, they will also have local street art on display along with a photobooth. The Governor’s Ball is the every person festival. By featuring popular artists across a variety of genres on four stages and providing generally accepted alternate forms of outdoor entertainment, people of all kinds can find something to enjoy there.

Tickets: 3 Day GA $305 (early bird tickets were $275 - $290 but are sold out), 3 Day VIP $255 - $1,000 (yes, all those zeros belong), Platinum VIP $2,150, Luxury suites and Cabanas are also available and are so expensive they won’t put the pricing on the website, Single Day GA - $105.

Accommodations: NYC means there are a plethora of hotels within a few miles of Randall’s Island. The festival partners with them so the rates are somewhat reasonable ($200 - $250/night).

Keep in mind that you may need to buy tickets for the ferry or a shuttle to get there. www.governorsballmusicfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

FIREFLY When: June 15 - 18 Where: The Woodlands of Dover, DE What: Firefly is the Delaware version of the big commercial fest. There are 9 stages and over 140 bands. The lineup is heavily indie rock and pop. They landed Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan, as well as The Weeknd, Muse, Chance the Rapper (I think he is playing at every festival), Flume, Weezer, Kesha and Phantogram. Some lesser-known acts to check out are Maggie Rogers, Kaleo, Meg Mac, Bishop Briggs, Barnes Courtney, Kevin Garrett and Bleachers.

Some unique features to this fest are the hammock grove in the forest that they are calling The Nook for when you need a nap between bands. They feature a smaller stage for more intimate performances called The Coffee House. They also have a brewery on site featuring a beer brewed just for the festival. Like many other fests, they have a silent DJ disco called The Thicket and a market to fulfill your shopping needs.

Tickets: Single Day starts at $89, 4 Day GA starts at $309, VIP starts at $699 and Super VIP $2,499.

Accommodations: Camping is the preferred method of lodging for full festival experience. They offer many different levels of camping depending on your personal level of comfort in the great outdoors. If camping isn’t your thing, hotels are also available. fireflyfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

ESSENCE FESTIVAL When: June 29 - July 2 Where: The Superdome, New Orleans, LA

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What: The Essence Festival (yes, as in the magazine of the same name) is exclusively an R&B, soul and rap festival that features personal growth enrichment conferences during the day and music at night. The music begins on Friday night, each night with its own set of giants. Friday is John Legend, Diana Ross and India Arie.

Saturday’s lineup, which was curated by none other than Mary J Blige features Chaka Khan, Jill Scott and Jazmine Sullivan. Please note that Monica (Just one them days) will also be appearing.

Sunday is the rap night with Chance the Rapper, Mystikal and Master P. This festival is very loudly sponsored by Coca-Cola among other commercial goliaths. Be prepared to be heavily marketed to around every corner. To help you organize your days, there is a handy app you can use. The conference portion of the festival is free with your festival ticket. Each conference has a different area of focus complete with speakers and workshops. For example, The Path to Power conference features sessions on how to start your own business and help you succeed in your career. One of the featured speakers is Master P. Tickets: $50 - $1000 + Ticketmaster fees.

Accommodations: The festival partners with hotels for deals, but you’ll spend about $230 - $300/night, and some require a minimum 3 day stay. Whatever you do, make sure there is time to check out the French Quarter and eat a belly full of beignets. www.essence.com/festival-2017 --Sarah Osterbauer

BONNAROO When: June 8 - 11 Where: Manchester, TN What: Bonnaroo is so huge that their line up poster is honestly anxiety inducing. Across four days and 10+ stages, they jam pack over 150 artists. Their lineup is largely pop, indie and EDM and they always have one or two big Hollywood headliners. This year it’s U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers. More notable headliners include Lorde, The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, The xx, Flume, and Major Lazer. Some smaller acts that don’t show up every year that are worth seeing are Kaleo, Joseph and Margo Price. The festival also features comedians and movies. This year Hannibal Buress, Natasha Legero with Moshe Kasher and 2 Dope Queens will be performing.

The festival is so huge that they pretty much turn the event into its own town for four days. There’s a market where you can buy things. There’s yoga, a 5K, art and rides and all kinds of things you can do besides music. That said, the stages span wide across the grounds and you’ll have to plan your schedule accordingly to see all the bands you want to see. It’s definitely hot in Tennessee in June, so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and don’t forget your sunscreen.

Tickets: Right now 4 Day GA is $349. Earlier cheaper pricing tiers are available each year, this year they started at $274. 4 Day VIP starts at $1,030 and goes up, varies by package. GA Single Day is $210. Camping is separate.

Accommodations: There is car camping, a variety of tent camping options, including one where they provide the tent. There is also group camping, RV camping and of course a multitude of VIP options (for example one is called “Roll Like a Rockstar” where you stay in tour bus) and hotels. www.bonnaroo.com --Sarah Osterbauer

EAUX CLAIRES When: June 16 - 17 Where: Eau Claire, WI, entrance is located at 3443 Crescent Ave or as Justin Vernon likes to call it, “the river.”

What: TROIX (that’s three en francais if you’re following along at home), is what they’re calling Eaux Claires third year in existence.

At this point the festival has solidified itself as the most unique festival experience in the country. Each year the festival tries to outdo itself by adding all kinds of enhanced vehicles that make even their website experience something to write home about.

This year they boast a reconfiguration of the stages to allow for even more collaboration between artists and they also try to create scenarios where artists play music outside their usual genre. It’s these types of performances that make the event a can’t-miss experience. Surprise guests, surprise collaborations, and surprise venues even keep festival-goers guessing. Last year I watched a guy I had never heard of play a very small wooden stage in the middle of the woods and it was amazing. Art installations are placed throughout the grounds, many of them interactive. The lineup features Big Red Machine (a collab between festival curators, Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner), Bon Iver paying tribute to and featuring Mr. John Prine, Cup is the duo of Wilco’s Nels Cline and Yuka Honda, and the list goes on like this, band after band, names you don’t recognize, but band members you do. In addition to the named collabs, there are what the fest is calling “artists in residence” who will not be performing in any way solo but rather “on the fly” alongside listed performers at any time or place. Some of these include Jenny Lewis, Justin Vernon, members of the The Staves and Anais Mitchell. Moral of the story here, this festival is the one to beat. Every year is a one of a kind experience you won’t see anywhere else, or ever again for that matter.

Tickets: 2 Day GA - $169, 2 Day VIP - $350 (sold out), Single Day GA $90, Single Day VIP $199.

Accommodations: Camping is the way to go (surprise performances can also pop up at the campgrounds FYI), with shuttles going to and from the campgrounds, otherwise there are limited hotels in Eau Claire (including Justin’s newly opened Ox Bow Hotel) with shuttle service for a fee, dorms at UW - Eau Claire or Airbnb, also an option. www.eauxclaires.com --Sarah Osterbauer

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MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST When: June 28 - July 9 Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin What: After 50 years of bringing the Milwaukee community and beyond together, Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has a proud story to tell.

The astonishing line-up of artists and musicians is a huge part of it, but the festival’s history also embodies community tradition and a strong passion for bringing people together to celebrate summer.

Summerfest is like an amusement park except that all the rides have been replaced by stages. It’s a park filled with gigantic amphitheaters, little club sized tents and medium sized stage areas.

You can literally walk down the length of the park and catch Pat Benatar, Elvin Bishop, Sammy Hagar and “Weird” All Yankovic in mid-set. It’s crazy.

The 2017 lineup is too vast to list the whole thing, but just know that among the highlights are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deerhoof, Jack Irons, Luke Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Paul Simon, Brandi Carlile, Zac Brown Band, Pink, The Chainsmokers, Vice, Captain Cuts, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Jon Pardi, Future, Big Sean, Migos, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, The Moody Blues, Huey Lewis & The News, Shinedown, Ziggy Marley, Third Eye Blind, Toto, Hanson, REO Speedwagon, Dennis Deyoung: The Music of SYYX, Peter Wolf, Spin Doctors, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears...etc....etc....go to wwwsummerfest.com for a complete lineup.

Tickets: Um, $20. If you want to go for one day and see all the music you can stand, it will cost you $20. There are three, five and 11 Day “Power passes,” as well, and all at ridiculously low amounts of money. Now the big, big names (like Red Hot Chili Peppers) will cost you extra and you can expect to pay the market value for those tickets, but I’m telling you that you can ignore most of those big names and still have an amazing experience.

Accommodations: It’s downtown Milwaukee, you’ll be able to find a place to stay. For convenience sake, Summerfest does have partnerships with the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, The Pfister Hotel (which is relatively close to the park), and the Intercontinental Milwaukee Hotel. But if you look around you can find some pretty good deals. www.summerfest.com

FORECASTLE FESTIVAL When: July 14 - 16 Where: Louisville, KY What: Now celebrating its 15th year, this music fest combines music, art and environmental activism all while providing an Alternative Music showcase for the late 30’s/early 40’s hipster.

Odesza, LCD Soundsystem and Weezer cap each of the three days, but are joined recent Grammy nominee Sturgill Simpson, Cage the Elephant, Spoon, PJ Harvey, and the dazzling socially minded hiphop stylings of Run The Jewels. Add in Coin playing their hit “Talk Too Much” and Connor Oberst’s continual evolutionary approach to music and you are certainly in for a treat.

Environmentalism is the founding value of the Festival.

Forecastle has partnered with Arcadia Power to ensure that all power for the weekend is provided by a pollution-free renewable source like wind or solar. To learn more, make sure to visit the many vendors and exhibitors on site. A complementary bike valet is available to encourage fans to ride their self-powered wheels instead of driving.

For attendees still not satisfied after a day spent with X Ambassadors and Capital Cities, there are always the late-night shows with special, yet-to-be-announced, acts playing near the grounds. These require a separate ticket, but past years have featured String Cheese Incident and Talib Kweli, so keep your eyes out when you get there!

Tickets: This is one of the most cost-effective festivals you will find. $149.50 Level 1 Early Bird tickets are already sold out, but $169.50 Level 2 tickets are still available. Still, you will want to move quickly! As soon as this level is sold out, they begin selling Level 3 tickets for $189.50. All passes are General Admission, but if you are willing to pony up, there is a G.A. Plus level to gain access to air conditioned tents and exclusive bars along with special entrances into the festival. For those really wanting extra comfort, you can get ahold of one of the VIP passes for $425. For this you add exclusive viewing areas, exclusive bathrooms and free access to the Bourbon Lodge plus much more. Best of all, all ticket levels have payment plans to spread the cost out over 4 easy payments.

Single day tickets are also available beginning at $59.50, but will also increase as each price level sells out.

Accommodations: Sadly, for such an activist, environmentally oriented festival, there is no on-site camping at Waterfront Park, but you can certainly hit the Louisville Metro KOA grounds just 3 short miles away. There are also nearly 2 dozen hotels in Louisville all offering a special Forecastle rate with rates ranging from $79.95/night at the Ramada Plaza to $475/night at the Galt House Hotel. The choice is yours. www.forecastlefest.com --D.G. Moir

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Panorama Music Festival When: July 28 - 30 Where: Randall’s Island ParkNew York City, NY What: Initially, Panorama ran into some controversy during the inaugural run last year when it conflicted with the timing of Governors Ball Music in NYC, forcing a move to the end of July. Those issues behind it, Panorama rebounds for its sophomore year with a genre-spanning line up with broad range appeal. Notable performers included are Nine Inch Nails, A Tribe Called Quest, Tame Impala, Alt-J, MGMT, Solange, Vance Joy, DJ Shadow, Kiiara, the dreamy Belle and Sebastian, Frank Ocean and Future Islands. New this year is “The Point,” designed to celebrate NYC’s key role in Electronic and DJ Culture with continuous mixes spinning the sound of the underground.

Located in the heart of the Festival ground is “The Lab.” This interactive digital art exhibition housed in a 360° dome theater is the perfect place to achieve a Super Technicolor high after grooving out to Justice and their mind-bending song “Safe & Sound.” Nearly a dozen NYC based artists come together to provide the festival goer with fun as well as the perfect “Selfie” photo opportunity.

Tickets: 3-Day General Admission is $282/3-Day VIP Admission is $650. Single Day G.A. is $99/Single Day VIP is $230. 3-Day Manhattan Ferry Pass is $50 and a single day is $20. Shuttles from Brooklyn are $60 for all 3 days & single days will run $25.

Accommodations: From the Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan to a Super 8 in Flatbush, New York City is awash in a variety of Hotels and places to stay among its 5 boroughs. For the really daring, hop on a Metro Transit Subway and right through the night. On second thought, that Super 8 is sounding pretty good.

Either way, you are in the land of Carvel Ice Cream, so the sugar buzz alone is worth the trip. www.panorama.nyc --D.G. Moir

LOLLAPALOOZA When: August 3 - 6 Where: Grant Park, Chicago, IL What: The way Lolla looks these days, you forget that it was originally conceived by Jane’s Addiction as a farewell show. Now with 8 stages and 170+ bands, it has turned into a big giant commercial “every festival.” In the beginning the lineup used to shine light on lesser-known indie, metal and punk bands. Now the headliners are top notch names across pop, indie, EDM and hip hop. Set in Grant Park, festival-goers prance across the grassy knolls in their jean shorts and crochet tops basking in the sunshine bouncing off the Chicago skyscrapers. This year’s 4 day headliners are Thursday - Muse, Lorde, Wiz Khalifa, Spoon, and Migos; Friday - The Killers, Blink 182, Run the Jewels, Phantogram, Ryan Adams; Saturday - Chance the Rapper, The xx, Alt-j, The Head and the Heart; Sunday - Arcade Fire, Big Sean, The Shins, Zeds Dead.

Tickets: 4 Day GA passes $335, Single day GA Day pass - $120, GA tickets are actually sold out but some are available for resale.

For all the ballers out there VIP and Platinum tix are still available, 4 Day VIP $2200, Single Day VIP $650, 4 Day Platinum $4200, Single Day Platinum $2,800.

Accommodations: Hotel, motel, Holiday Inn kids, you need to find a hotel OR Airbnb to stay in. Plan to spend beaucoup bucks on it too. Lolla has attendance of around 160K people so and Chi Town isn’t cheap to begin with so expect prices to be appropriately jacked up for the weekend. www.lollapalooza.com --Sarah Osterbauer

NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL When: August 4 - 6 Where: Fort Adams State ParkNewport, RI What: Dating back to 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival is truly legendary and is know as THE Jazz Festival. While scoring a ticket to Broadway’s “Hamilton” may be next to impossible, you CAN catch singer Leslie Odom, Jr. who originated the roll of “Aaron Burr” here. It might not be “the room where it happened,” but will still make for an amazing night. Among the other 40+ performers currently scheduled (with more to be announced over the Summer), you will find the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Andra Day, Maceo Parker (whose Sax literally fueled all of James Brown’s biggest hits), Rhiannon Giddens, Naturally 7, and Jazz Supergroup, Hudson, featuring John Scofield on guitar. Not enough for you? Then add in the fantastic banjo driven Béla Fleck and the Flecktones on Friday night, the funk-ready grooves of 14 member Snarky Puppy playing in support of their recent Culcha Vulcha album on Saturday and close the whole shebang on Sunday night with one of America’s greatest bands, and stars of late night television-The Roots. Hey, if both Sco and Questlove are at this, how can you possibly pass this one up?

Tickets: A tremendous variety of options. 3-day passes are $170, 2-day passes for Sat/Sun are $145 wile single day tickets are $65 for Friday and $79 for Sat/Sun. Students 16+ can get in for all 3 days for a measly $20 while 3-15 years olds get the weekend for $15. Such a deal. These are all General Admission passes.

Reserved seating on either Saturday or Sunday is $125 per day.

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seated areas, you also receive a reserved parking space closest to the festival entrance. Parking is available for $15/day in advance or $20 at the gate. Ticket prices will increase $10 at the gate.

Accommodations: Newport is a wonderful summer city with a variety of hotel and Bed & Breakfast locations close to the Festival grounds on Harrison Avenue that run by the Fort Adams State Park grounds. Give the Newport Visitor Information Center a call at (401) 845-9131 and they will be happy to get you hooked up with the option that best suits you. After you get your lodging settled, make sure that you ask them where the nearest place where you can get Clam Chowder. Seriously. www.newportjazz.org --D.G. Moir

RIOT FEST When: September 15 - 17 Where: Douglas Park-Chicago, IL What: Riot Fest kept their Punk/ Indie reputation with a surprise April 1st unveiling of a line-up that included Wyld Stallyns, Steel Dragon, The Oneders, Dingoes Ate My Baby and Rex Manning.

This obvious April Fools joke listing of fictional bands from Movies & Television was made even sweeter with the inclusion of Jess Robin (Neil Diamond’s character from “The Jazz Singer.”)

While Riot is still in the process of finalizing their line-up, the real starting list of Wu-Tang Clan, New Order, Paramore, Ministry, Dinosaur Jr., The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Gwar, Buzzcocks, Peaches, Bad Brains, M.I.A., New Found Glory, TV On The Radio and headliners Nine Inch Nails (Friday), Queens Of The Stone Age (Saturday) and Jawbreaker (Sunday) more than make up for the disappointment in missing Bill S. Preston, Esquire and Ted “Theodore” Logan performance of their classic 1997 Wyld Valley album.

Tickets: 3-Day Passes are now $179.98. While Single Day tickets are not currently available, you can add ever increasing levels of comfort with the 3-Day VIP ($329.98), 3-Day Deluxe VIP ($699) or 3-Day Ultimate VIP ($1,500). While the VIP treatment may add in drinks, a secured air-conditioned cabana with patio for an elevated view of the Riot stage, it will take away just about any punk rock credibility you may have ever had.

Accommodations: Riot Fest has partnered with Curadora to help the festival goer to help curate the perfect assortment of hotels for you to choose from. Check out the listing at www.curadora.com/ events/riot-fest-chicago-2017-8b6488f4 Be sure to tell them that Zak Attack sent you. www.riotfest.org --D.G. Moir

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL When: October 6 - 8 and 13 - 15 Where: Zilker Park, Austin, TX What: It seems like every corner of the country has to have their own version of the larger than life big commercial poprock-indie festival and this one is the Southwest version. Many of their headliners are making the festival rounds this season like Chance the Rapper, Run the Jewels, Glass Animals, Tove Lo, The Head and the Heart and The xx. One dude who you won’t see on every festival poster is, Mr. Knowles Carter, the one and only Jay Z. (Yep!) Also appearing are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ice Cube, Ryan Adams and Solange (aka Jigga’s sister-in-law). Will Bey be in attendance with Blue Ivy? I’d put some money on yes. Some lesser known acts to check out are Bibi Bourelly, Broods, Joseph, Valerie June and Asgeir. If for some reason the eight stages and 140 bands aren’t enough, the festival promises great food, an art market, a kids fest and plenty of Insta-worthy photo spots.

Tickets: 3 Day - $255, 1 Day - $100, available online via the festival website Accommodations: The festival partners with hotels that offer all-in-one fest & lodging, or you can book separately and get special festival rates, another option is to book a rental through HomeAway, which is basically their version of airbnb. No camping is allowed at the festival site. However, if you desire to sleep under the Texas sky, there are other campsites available nearby. www.aclfestival.com --Sarah Osterbauer

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL When: June 8 - 18 Where: Isle of Wight, England. Located in the south section of the English Channel, just off the coast of Hampshire, you are going to have to cross the Solent. Ferry ports can be found at Southampton, Portsmouth, Lymington or Southsea. Bring Dramamine.

What: Spread out over seven different stages, the Isle of Wight Festival is one of the oldest and most storied of counterculture festival events. Headlining this year’s festival will be David Guetta, Arcade Fire, Run DMC, while the legendary Rod Stewart will close it

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out on Sunday. While these may be the main draws, Isle of Wight is filled with a plethora of performers that will soon be on the way to headline status. Zara Larsson in particular is destined to be a name that you will hear of in the future. Among the others that can be found are Bastille, Clean Bandit, The Pretenders, The Kooks, Melanie C (from Spice Girls), Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and Alison Moyet.

For those coming early, be sure to catch Razorlight on Thursday night. Re-formed Welsh group The Alarm and the interestingly named The Sex Pissed Dolls will also give it a go before the full festival kicks off the next morning. You never know what you might discover.

Tickets: A Friday 1 day pass is £60 (about $75) while Saturday or Sunday 1 day passes run £80 ($100). A complete 3 day pass that covers the whole weekend is £195 ($245). A student 3 day pass is just £175 ($220) while teens get in for just £145 ($180). Get your tickets online or in person at The Isle of Wight County Press show on Pyle Street in Newport.

Accommodations: Your festival ticket allows you to camp onsite, so it couldn’t be easier. Just head on over to anywhere on the 180 acre campsite, pick your spot and pitch your tent. There are a variety of other options from upscale Boutique Camping to nearby hotels and luxury apartments to rent in Island Harbour. If you are really looking for something to throw you back to the Hendrix era, you also have the option to stay in a restored vintage Airstream located “in a stunning rural location” near the Festival site. Again, DO NOT FORGET TO PACK DRAMAMINE FOR THE FERRY RIDE. www.isleofwightfestival.com --D.G. Moir

SECRET SOLSTICE: MIDNIGHT SUN MUSIC FESTIVAL When: June 16 - 18 Where: Reykjavík, Iceland What: The sun never sets during Iceland’s premier Summer Music Festival featuring Indie rock, Urban and Electronic over a sun-drenched 96 hours. While the event keeps its focus on Icelandic acts, it features headliners The Prodigy and Foo Fighters as well as Rick Ross, Chaka Khan, Big Sean and Richard Ashcroft, formerly of “The Verve” to make this more than just a northern regional event. It really is the beautiful scenery of this high latitude nation that will draw you in. This is a music event that caters to the traveler who is interested in experiencing something outside of the typical Rick Steves European tour.

Aside from the music on the festival stages, Solstice also offers a number of additional side activities (all for an additional fee, of course) that participants can go on. These are all truly once in a lifetime experiences that can only be found in Reykjavik. This year, in addition to the annual Midnight Sun Boat Tour, Secret Solstice adds “The Lava Tunnel” experience. You will enter the 5,000-yearold Raufarhollshellir cave system for an intimate acoustic performance by a celebrated Icelandic performer (to be named after the show sells out) who will serenade the 50 participants within the volcanically formed cave. At nearly $400 for this separate admission event, it may not be cheap, but it certainly will be memorable. Transportation and 2 free (but not really, this thing DID set you back 4 C-notes) alcoholic drinks are included.

Tickets: 24,900 kr (about $200) for a standard festival pass and 39,900 kr ($381) for a VIP pass.

Accommodations: Camping can be found on-site for just 9,900 kr ($95). There are a variety of ticket + “rent a tent” options that range in size and comfort for about $350. www.secretsolstice.is --D.G. Moir

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL of CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTS When: June 21 - 25 Where: Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England What: Glastonbury is the kingpin of the Summer Music Festival scene. Simply, the biggest and best. 2017 will mark the last time it is held at Worthy Farm for at least 5 years in order to give the site (and residents of Somerset) an opportunity to recover. 2018 will be a hiatus year for the organization that puts on the event, and it remains to be seen if Glastonbury (or a differently named event) will resume at a new location about a 100 miles away in 2019.

So, what is the big deal? In short, imagine about a quarter of a million people spread out over the grounds for 5 days with more than a hundred stages and a line-up of artists so broadly diverse that the C-Level of acts would generally qualify as the headliner in most other festivals. Here is just a quick look at some of this year’s participants: Halsey, The Flaming Lips, Father John Misty, Barry Gibb, Phoenix, Justice, Run The Jewels, Alt-J, Major Lazer, Lorde, Future Island, Birdy, British Sea Power, Ani DiFranco, Ride, Katy Perry, Scotland’s own Biffy Clyro, The National, Solange, The Jacksons, Kris Kristofferson, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nations, The xx, Foo Fighters, Goldfrapp, Annie Mac, Stormzy, Chic, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Clean Bandit, DJ Shadow, Kaiser Chiefs, London Grammar, oh and a little known English singer named Ed Sheeran who has a clever ditty called “Shape of You” that managed to hold the #1 chart position for at least 10 weeks in 16 different countries. I’m pretty sure you will hear it this year.

Tickets: Let’s be honest here. Tickets for Glastonbury sell-out.

Instantly. This is such a high-demand event that an officially sanctioned resale has already been held and sold out. Ticket are personalized to the ticket holder and strictly non-transferable, so I would consider 2017 a complete lock-out. Glastonbury has really cracked down on ticket touts selling fake tickets, so the best suggestion would be to try for the new event in 2019. You will see these go on sale, generally in October, 2018 and are sold exclusively through http://glastonbury.seetickets.com/content/ extras Good luck!

Accommodations: Camping is really your best, and only, option at the festival and is included in the ticket cost. There is over 1,000 acres of places to camp on Worthy Farm, so make sure that you have some kind of way to identify your camping spot so you can find it after hitting the all-night rave. Think about getting a giant day-glow balloon with your tribes name on it. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk --D.G. Moir

Montreux Jazz Festival When: June 30 - July 15 Where: Montreux, Switzerland What: Don’t let the name of the Festival throw you. While Montreux may have originally begun as a pure jazz festival in 1967, it quickly expanded to include rock acts of the day, including Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Montreux now employs 6 different stages for the festival, including concerts held on trains and boats. The original site was the Montreux Casino that burned down during a 1971 performance by Frank Zappa. An event later chronicled in Deep Purple’s classic “Smoke On The Water” due to the venue’s proximity to the beautiful Lake Geneva shoreline.

This is a festival with a long history, a high pedigree of talent performing, and a demanding audience. Remember, this is the festival that hardcore jazzers once booed guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan off the stage in 1982. (He later came and tore the house down in 1985, so there!) This year expect to see Herbie Hancock, Phoenix, Pet Shop Boys, George Benson, Mavis Staples, Youssou N’Dour, London Grammar, Solange, The Kills, Erykah Badu, Tom Jones, Kasabian, Trombone Shorty, Gucci Mane, Fleet Foxes, Brian Wilson playing Pet Sounds and Bryan Ferry. The festival is also famous for some of the various musical pair-ups that occur. This year expect to see Lee Ritenour team up with Dave Grusin as well as Usher mixing it up with The Roots. Jon Scofield will hold his Überjam with Avi Bortnick, Andy Hess and Dennis Chamber as well.

Whatever you do, DO NOT MISS The 1975 when.

Tickets: Due to the size of the event and the vast number of clubs, labs and auditoriums involved, there are a wide variety of options available. Individual concert tickets are available at a broad range of prices. If you simply want to have access to simply everything that Montreux has to offer, the “All Music Pass” is available for Fr. 1420 ($1,425).

Accommodations: As to be expected, Hotels in Montreux are in high demand during the Festival, so be sure to book your room as far in advance as possible. A good place to start is the Montreux Riviera website for a variety of options for Youth Hostels, to B&Bs, Camping, Apartments, Chalets & Hotels. Check out www. montreuxriviera.com/en/Z4631 for all your options and bookings. www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en --D.G. Moir

EXIT Festival When: July 6 - 9 Where: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia What: EXIT Festival is regarded throughout Europe as one of the best to be found on the continent. Originally begun in 2000 as part of a student movement fighting for freedom and democracy in Serbia and the Balkans, this event held in one of the largest medieval fortresses by the Danube river is breathtaking in both surroundings and the variety of music to be found. From the Poptastic sounds of Years & Years, into the hip-hop dub step of Foreign Beggars through the Death Metal of Sacramental Blood to the soul music of Rag’n’Bone Man, this is a festival that is definitively European through and through. The festival has never left behind his history of social activism behind and it is appropriate that American band The Killers, known for their participation in global awareness campaigns against human trafficking would open up the Festival on Night Zero. While not necessarily known for his social niceties, former Oasis/Beady Eye lead singer Liam Gallagher while headline Thursday night (July 6) and is certain to debut songs from his highly anticipated debut solo album. Expect snottiness and attitude in spades. The Festival is still booking their headliners, so this is just to start.

EXIT is presented over four Key Stages dedicated to specific genres. The Main Stage features the biggest international headlining acts while the Dance Arena keeps the focus on electronic and dance. The action here starts in the evening and will continue through the night until dawn. Punk and Metal acts can be found on the Explosive Stage. This should be easiest to find. Just look the for area with all the wilted vegetation and you are likely in the right spot. The Fusion Stage plays host to rock, pop and alternative acts from Serbia and around the globe. There are a variety of additional stages each with different focuses from Reggae to Trance. You will find it ALL here.

Tickets: 143.25€ ($154) for a full 5 day pass. If you want to skip the The Killers set on Night Zero, the rest of the fest can be lined up for just 117€ ($125). Single day passes can be yours for a paltry 35.50€ ($38).

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LONGITUDE FESTIVAL When: July 14 -16 Where: Marlay Park: Dublin, Ireland What: Celebrating its fifth year, this year’s Longitude Festival is positioned to be a true corker with South London MC Stormzy headlining the first night with The Weeknd, and Mumford & Sons slated to handle the next two nights. Along the way, festival-goers will be treated to a diverse range of acts like Picture This, Jack Garratt, Skepta (who have hopefully recovered from last month’s Fyre Festival debacle), Dua Lipa, Milky Chance, Glass Animals, Mac Miller, Lucy Rose, Kaytranada and the exuberant Catfish and the Bottlemen who gained most of their notoriety by playing shows in U.K. parking lots outside the gigs of other bands. With their fantastic second album The Ride in tow, it’s a pleasure to see them playing inside the gates this time around.

While America may have Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Burning Man, the Festival circuit is something completely different in Europe. These are events that tie together cultures, generations and music together in seamless summer celebrations of life. To that end, Longitude was crowned the “Best Medium Festival” in the Irish Festival Award in 2016 and looks to continue to grow in stature among European Musical Fests. For such a musical city as Dublin, this is one to be proud of. A defiant “póg mo thóin” to anyone who might suggest otherwise. Either way, Ja Rule has nothing to do with this one!

Tickets: 3-day weekend passes will run you €189.50 ($206) while 2-day passes are €129.50 ($141) with single day catching you at just €69.50 ($76). Sadly, single day tickets for Saturday with headliner The Weeknd are now sold out.

Accommodations: Unfortunately, Longitude is a non camping festival, a point they make plainly clear. Seriously, go to the website and under “Where to Stay” they just write “No Camping.”

The Irish are nothing if not blunt. Dublin is a city with rich history and a number of places to stay. I suggest having a look at www. visitdublin.com to get you started. www.longitude.ie --D.G. Moir

Splendour In The Grass When: July 21 - 23 Where: Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia What: No, this is not a giant event celebrating the poetry of William Wordsworth whilst gentle lutes strum blissfully in the background. Held about 500 miles north of Sydney, this Indie Rock Alternative music fest, with over 100+ acts, blends the best of the genre with just enough helpful servings of Hip-Hop and Electronic to keep it interesting. The XX will be there touring behind their stellar I See You album.

Josh Homme will rev up Queens of the Stone Age and Iceland’s atmospheric Sigur Rós will bring their own form of poetry to their classically influenced minimalism. In no way should anyone miss the provocative Tove Lo as she continues to equally delight and offend music fans everywhere.

Of course, no true music festival held in Australia would be complete without the incredible Paul Kelly. Over the course of 25 albums in 30 years, Kelly is the definitive Australian songwriter.

His work is as reflective of Australian life as Bruce Springsteen is of America. “Dumb Things,” “From Little Things Big Things Grow,” “To Her Door” and the Aussie Christmas classic “How To Make Gravy” give but just the smallest glimpse into one of the most insightful musicians you will find on this continent or anywhere else for the matter. Wordsworth would’ve loved him.

Tickets: 3 day passes are $385 and single day tickets are $169.

Sadly, ALL single and 3 day tickets (as well as Camping Passes) for Splendour immediately sold out when they went on sale in Early April. There will be a ticket resale facility set-up in May for those interested. Check out www.moshtix.com.au for further details.

These are the ONLY way that tickets can be had. Tickets cannot be sold through online auction sites or transferred from person to person. Bummer. “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find, strength in what remains behind.” Thanks, Willie!

Accommodations: Brunswick Heads and Mullbumbimby have a number of accommodations, but your best bet will likely be found in Tent City, located right by the festival grounds. You must have a Camping Ticket. A 5 night pass can be had for $129 per person + a $5 booking fee. www.splendourinthegrass.com --D.G. Moir SMS

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The Devil’s Backbone composing music to complement the dry sparse look of the ghost story The final article in a series of articles exploring film, creativity, inspiration and process through the work and collections of movie director, writer and producer Guillermo del Toro.

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bout 15 years ago, I had a day to myself in Orlando, Florida. Having been a fan of the television series The Twilight Zone from probably far too early an age, and a fan of a good thrill ride, I braved the line to experience the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios in Disney World. As always, I was awestruck by the lengths to which the Imagineers went to create the perfect environment.

To get to the actual ride portion of the Tower of Terror, you are introduced to the concept through a variety of means, which get you to buy in to the idea behind the ride.

In short, the story for Tower of Terror is that back in the 1930s, the hotel was struck by lightning one night and five people that were riding in the elevator at the time vanished. The next day, the burned hotel was evacuated, and no one ever returned. Aban-

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Ivana Baquero in Pan’s Labyrinth. doned as it was, everything is still in its place – the concierge desk, the sofas, the chandeliers, the newspapers, the cigarettes in the ashtrays – but it’s all muted and dusty.

And there’s this soundtrack – a gramophone is playing vintage jazz, crooning type songs from 90 years ago, and you can’t quite place where it’s coming from. It sounds like an abandoned, echoing ballroom and it all has an End-of-The-Shining feel to it and it’s super eerie. You realize that you are now a hotel guest…of the Twilight Zone. (cue theme: doo-doo-doodoo, doo-doo-doo-doo…)

Walking through the Guillermo del Toro collection At Home with Monsters currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, you will get to about the 3rd gallery and find yourself looking at a phantasm – an image of the ghost of young

Santí, from Guillermo del Toro’s film, The Devil’s Backbone. As you stand there, taking in the optical illusion, you will notice a soundtrack. As I listened, I was immediately transported back to my day at Disney World, standing in the “lobby” of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. And no wonder, because this bit of soundtrack was created from vintage 1930s radio songs and newscasts from the time of the Spanish Civil War, the setting for the film.

Upon further notice, I realized there was a soundtrack to the entire exhibit that I hadn’t quite realized, but when it was finally quiet I heard quite clearly. 9 HOURS of soundtrack were composed specifically for the exhibit by Aregentine composer Gustavo Santaolalla, at the request of Guillermo del Toro.

Guillermo del Toro is notorious amongst those who’ve

worked with him for knowing EXACTLY what he wants. Numerous times as I’ve read interviews and articles about his films, there’s always someone who recounts the time they met with del Toro when he proceeded to lay out the film for them scene by scene, shot by shot. Two hours later, the conversation is done, and then perhaps two years later, the film is released, looking almost EXACTLY like del Toro had described it over a meal. As a director known for this attention to detail, concept and story, del Toro is also keenly aware of how integral sound and music is to enhancing our visual ingestion of a film. He has brought that to this exhibit.

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CONTINUED FROM page 27 the lullaby theme from Pan’s Labyrinth. The melody weaves in about every 9 minutes, and was the composition of another award-winning composer, Javier Navarrete, to whom I was introduced by my friend Danel Olson, and who graciously answered some inquiries by email.

Javier Navarrete is a Spanish composer who came to Guillermo del Toro’s attention in the late 1990s, with his soundtracks for Spanish films 99.9 and El Mar. Del Toro approached Navarrete to compose a soundtrack for The Devil’s Backbone, music that would complement the dry and sparse look of the ghost story with its “Sergio Leone days and Mario Bava nights”, as del Toro described it.

While del Toro has not used Navarrete exclusively for his films, (some others being Fernando Velazquez, Gustavo Santaolalla, Danny Elfman, and Ramin Djawadi), about a year ago, del Toro tweeted that Javier Navarrete was his favorite composer.

JN: Guillermo was very kind to say so. Both ’El Mar’ and ’99.9’ were films directed by Agustí Villaronga, a Spanish filmmaker. I think he [del Toro] saw ‘El Mar’ about the time he was going to do Devil’s Backbone, and he thought I could be a good choice for him. Lucky me, obviously.

Five years after Devil’s Backbone, it was Navarrete who del Toro again approached to create the soundtrack for Pan’s Labyrinth, a lush, fantastical fairytale that’s a kind of yin-yang feminine counterpart film.

I asked Mr. Navarrete about his experience working with del Toro on this film, and he reinforced what I mentioned earlier: I recall very well that Guillermo asked me to do a ’melodic’ score for Pan’s Labyrinth even before they started shooting the movie.

He had everything in his head very well designed. Before I read the script, he spent two hours telling me the story, almost in real time, and that was it! Also, we had to record for the set some mockup of the lullaby, which is the source for most of the melodic stuff in the score, so the origin may be that very storytelling by him, which I think is interesting and unusual, at least in my experience.

For a production designer, propmaster, makeup artist or costume designer, this level of preconception could and often does mean multiple do-overs to achieve the look the director wants for the film. But for a composer, this can be a beautiful gift of inspiration and structure, a chance to create a work that adds the magic of music to fantastic images.

Navarrete has written music for other large studio projects, including Inkheart, Wrath of the Titans, and a 2015 Chinese fantasy film Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal. His scores are dramatic and exciting, and add to the thrill of the epic tales unfolding on screen.

Navarrete’s soundtrack for Pan’s Labyrinth is based around a lullaby, and has an enchanted, mysterious and ancient feel. It

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“You want the movie to be good without the music… you want it to be better with the music. The dream is to have the music play a characteristic counterpoint that adds a different layer. You can’t write the counterpoint, however, if you’re stuck writing the first point.” - Forest Walker Christenson is one of the most haunting melodies I have ever heard, and breaks my heart. (As a mother of girls, I admit this is the most difficult of del Toro’s films for me to watch.)

I asked Javier if he could expand on his thoughts about the lullaby, which he previously described as a “very antique and magic form of music.”

Lullabies are certainly incantatory, it’s the basic musical language you use to calm a baby, somebody who has no reasoning, so it has to go straight to the deepest layers of the human mind.

My youngest daughter gave me a lot of work every night at sleep time, so maybe I’ve been lucky enough to be forced to explore that genre more than other people.

I spoke with another film composer, Forest Walker Christenson, who has composed primarily for small independent projects, but as a score mix assistant for films like Kung Fu Panda 3 and Captain America: Civil War, also has a perspective on large studio productions.

Forest and I spoke by phone, and I asked him how he sees his purpose as a film composer: FC: You want the movie to be good without the music… you want it to be better with the music. The dream is to have the music play a characteristic counterpoint that adds a different layer. You can’t write the counterpoint, however, if you’re stuck writing the first point.

In one of his independent projects, Christenson saw a rough cut of the film.

The movie tells you what to do…for this project, I then wrote a reactive, evocative music sketch and sent that to the director. She said that “half of it was good, the other half isn’t going to work”.

And that was great, because you go from there.

Movies being what they are, they can change up to the last minute.

Sometimes the movie will change, and you have to change the music to adjust. You have to be a little less personally invested in certain details. You have to be more concerned with how everything works together. Some composers have had trouble doing that when they moved to Hollywood – pretty famously, actually.

The best film scores are when you have that understanding and relationship with a director.

For several of his projects, Forest has been the ONLY member of the music team for a movie – composer, performer, recorder, mixer and editor - so that relationship becomes even more essential.

As I walk through the galleries of At Home with Monsters, I think about this relationship between sound and image. I study the spiral carvings and ancient textures on the Faun figure, contemplate the detail of fabric, stitch and fold on the costumes from Crimson Peak, and catch a final glimpse of the pallid, sagging folds of the nearly faceless Pale Man. I stare at so many pieces, props and curiosities from so many, many films. I think of all the people that were involved in making the movies represented here, all the people involved in coordinating the museum exhibit, and all the people who have visited the exhibit and have yet to visit.

I hear Javier’s lullaby theme drift in and out of the soundscape every 9 minutes, pulling my memories and emotions. I think on my two daughters and their lives, how I used to hold them, the songs I used to sing to them, and sometimes still do.

I realize how other bits of melodies are also drifting in and out of my head as my own thoughts drift to other times, movies, places, travels, lobbies of hotels in faraway places in years past.

My thoughts wander, my mind moves beyond and out of the exhibit as I walk back out into the white walls and tall plate glass windows that mark the entrance back into the rest of the Museum. I walk down to the busy lobby, populated with the definitely living, music softly playing from a Bluetooth device somewhere nearby. I buy a cappuccino, and sit down to take in the soundtrack playing to the movie taking place right before my eyes at this…very…moment.

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Javier Navarrete recently debuted the opera “Los Amantes”, based on a medieval legend of the lovers of Teruel, Spain. He has been invited to work on a new project with EMI called Gothic Winter.

Forest Walker Christenson is based in California. www.forestwalkerchristenson.com For an interview with Gustavo Santaolalla and a link to the entire 9 hours of At Home with Monsters soundtrack: http://unframed.lacma.org/2016/11/23 /%E2%80%9Ceverything-frequencies%E2%80%9Dconversation-academy-award-winning-composer-gustavo-santaolalla Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts through May 28. www.artsmia.org SMS

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THE WEEK OF May 19-25: Our Next Fabulous Adventure: 19-May, 10:00 AM, Open Air Market, 61437 235th Ave, Mantorville, Free. An alfresco emporium of hand picked favorites from a variety of local artists, crafters, collectors, repurposers, cooks, bakers, farmers and hopefully vintners. Family and dog friendly. Market is located south and west of Mantorville on County Road 12. Watch for signs. Questions: nextfabulousadventure@gmail.com Find us on Facebook facebook.com/JaneandMaryLee. .

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 19-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Fred the Bear: 19-May, 6:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Fred the Bear is an adult alternative band with a unique blend of acoustic and electric guitars, original harmonies, and emotive dynamics. FTBs original music reflects on lifes promises and disappointments through personal lyrics and driving rhythms.

Mixed within these originals is a blend of music from Midwest artists, current touring bands and other long-standing favorites.

NWTF: Sand Creek Gray Beards Mn: 19-May, 6:30 PM, Ridges at Sand Creek, 21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan, price_1: USD 0. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Sand Creek Gray Beards MN Ridges at Sand Creek 21775 Ridges Dr. Jordan, MN Doors Open at: 5:30 PM Dinner Served at: 7:00 PM Event information subject to change. Always check NWTF.org for the most up-to-date information. http://your.nwtf.org/events/ flyer.php?id=230440-2017 Time: 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

Heaven Can Wait: 19-May, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Wedding Belles: 19-May, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep. A Musical Midsummer Night’s Dream: 19-May, 7:30 PM, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave. NE, Rochester, $15 . Four star-crossed lovers wander into an enchanted forest with high hopes of righting their love lives. But the forest is filled with impish fairies who like nothing better than to turn things topsy-turvy, and in the clearing a group of very blue-collar actors are rehearsing a play which they believe will be ‘high art.’ Shakespeares hilarious plot and all his famous quotes are preserved in a musical/ modern-language retelling of this timeless tale! General Admission tickets are $15 and

may be reserved by calling 507-282-6117 or purchased online though the website. http:// onceandfutureclassics.org/ Once & Future Classics is a nonprofit theatre committed to exploring classic stories and themes and bringing them to life on stage.

Drag-Ons Car Show: 20-May, 8:00 AM, Alexander Park, 1816 2nd Avenue NW, Faribault, Free to the viewing public. $10 to enter a vehicle in the competition.. This is a FREE event to general public spectators.

Classes: Best Paint Best Interior Best.Wheels and Tires Best Motor Best Rat Rod Best Import Best Sounding Exhaust Best 4x4 Best Ford Best GM Best Mopar Best of Show People’s Choice Award Peddle Car Races Furthest Traveled $10 to enter a vehicle in the competition.

Root River Triathlon: 20-May, 8:30 AM, Houston Nature Center, 215 Plum Street, Houston, $50-$120. Price range is for individuals and teams.. The Root River Triathlon is a doable, non-swimming triathlon set in Southeast Minnesota’s Root River valley in scenic Bluff Country. Registration is open for individuals and teams.

Master of the Mist: A Watercolor Workshop: 20-May, 9:00 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $80 . In this workshop, we’ll explore techniques to create the illusion of mist. By understanding how water reacts on the paper and how to prepare the paper, misty effects happen naturally, without scrubbing and lifting. Participants will also learn to create beautiful skies as well as trees that look natural vs. mechanical. Last, you’ll be introduced to painting waves and creating sparkle that draws the eye into the painting.

David R. Smith enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium.

By providing the proper environment surrendering some control and working with the medium, the most beautiful results oftentimes occur naturally. To keep the paintings from getting too precise and instead to convey a feeling of aliveness. David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet, glazing, pouring, spattering, and spraying.

These techniques not only keep the painting fresh, but produce exciting intermingling of textures effortlessly. David has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been recognized at the state and national level.

Mower Co. Horticulture Society Spring Plant Sale: 20-May, 9:00 AM, Mower Co. Senior Center, 400 3rd Ave NE, Austin, Free.

Annual Spring Plant Sale featuring perennials from member’s gardens and ‘Dirt Cheap Boutique’. By Mower County Horticultural Society.

Pollinator Patch Planting: 20-May, 9:30 AM, Gateway North Open Space, 7600 Burr Oak Cove S, Cottage Grove, Free. Volunteers are needed to help Friends of the Mississippi River plant four pollinator patches throughout a section of the park. These pollinator patches that will provide a much-needed resource for a variety of pollinators as well as create a beautiful landscape with diverse plant communities. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required.

To learn more, including how to register visit http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/20/ plant-pollinator-patches-camels-hump-parkand-open-space.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 20-May, 10:00 AM, Rochester Pet & Country Store, 5 11 1/2 Street SE, Rochester, Free.

Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable animals. Available dogs are out from 10:00 to 12:00 and available cats are out from 10:00 to 4:00.

Our Next Fabulous Adventure: 20-May, 10:00 AM, Open Air Market, 61437 235th Ave, Mantorville, Free. An alfresco emporium of hand picked favorites from a variety of local artists, crafters, collectors, repurpos-

ers, cooks, bakers, farmers and hopefully vintners. Family and dog friendly. Market is located south and west of Mantorville on County Road 12. Watch for signs. Questions: nextfabulousadventure@gmail.com Find us on Facebook facebook.com/JaneandMaryLee. Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 20-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

NWTF: Smokin Gun Poker Run: 20-May, 10:00 AM, Worth co Fair Grounds, 301 13th Street South, Northwood, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Smokin Gun Poker Run Worth co Fair Grounds 300 13th St S Northwood, IA Doors Open at: 9:00 AM Dinner Served at: 5:00 AM Event information subject to change. Always check NWTF.org for the most up-to-date information. http://your.nwtf.org/ events/flyer.php?id=1500131-2017 Time: 10 am to 3 pm.

Trainwreck Duet: 20-May, 2:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Trent Shaws Trainwreck Duet is a highly talented and entertaining piano and acoustic duo. They play the widest variety of vintage Americana, upbeat blues, old school and current pop songs with a twist. Amazing sound by multitasking foot percussion and harmonica while performing on main instruments. A very unique musical duo with fun audience banter and interaction.

Heaven Can Wait: 20-May, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Presents Sommar Kommer: 20-May, 7:00 PM, St. Ansgar Church, 7459 Highway 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls, $10-$15. Join guest conductor Ron Rodman and the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) as they present Sommar Kommer, a musical celebration of Norwegian Independence Day, the Finnish Centennial and other Nordic traditions. The first of two performances will be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 20 at St. Ansgars Church, 7459 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls.

The second concert is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 21 at St. Johns Lutheran Hall, 500 3rd St W, Northfield, MN. Conductor Ron Rodman is Dye Family Professor of Music at Carleton College in Northfield, and Director of the Carleton Symphony Band.

In addition to conducting the ensemble, he teaches in the low brass studio and courses in music theory and media studies. He is author of books and articles on film and television music, and is currently working on a new edition of the Gillette symphonies for band. Rodman is founder and director of the North Star Cinema Orchestra, a theater orchestra that re-creates Vaudeville shows and accompanies silent films from the early 1900s. Soprano Tracey Engleman has gained a reputation for excellence in opera, recital and concert. Most recently, Ms. Engleman was awarded a 2016 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Musicians. Recent operatic roles include Papagena in The Magic Flute, Ofglen in The Handmaids Tale, the Page in Rigoletto and the Girl in the Bed in Casanovas Homecoming with the Minnesota Opera. Engleman earned M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at St. Olaf College where she teaches voice, vocal

pedagogy and vocal solo literature. Becky Weis holds degrees from Macalester College and the University of Minnesota; additionally she was ethnomusicologist trained at the the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Weis plays for special dance groups that meet to preserve centuries-old regional dance forms, and is among a group of players developing the music to a concert level. She plays the Norwegian hardanger fiddle and the nyckelharpa, the Swedish key fiddle. Weis currently serves as Instructor in Music for Hardanger Fiddle at St. Olaf College. The program includes Svendsens Norwegian Artists’ Carnival, Griegs Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and Sibelius Finlandia. Featuring Soprano Tracey Engleman will be Sibelius Demante pa marssnon, Griegs Solveig’s Song and Varen.

Becky Weis joins the concert with Concerto #2 for Hardanger Fiddle and Orchestra ‘3 Fjords’ by Geirr Tveitt. CVRO performances are open to the public, and newcomers are always welcome! Patrons are encouraged to support the orchestra through a suggested, pay what you want admission at the door, but no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Advanced tickets may also be purchased for guaranteed seating by calling the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877 or online at www.cvrorchestra.org. Advanced tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors. Since 1979, CVRO has drawn players from a wide area, including Northfield, Cannon Falls, New Prague, Red Wing and Faribault. The performers are dedicated amateurs of all ages whose love for orchestral music encourages them to perform to high levels of artistic excellence. Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra is a program of the Northfield Arts Guild.

Wedding Belles: 20-May, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep. A Musical Midsummer Night’s Dream: 20-May, 7:30 PM, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave. NE, Rochester, $15 . Four star-crossed lovers wander into an enchanted forest with high hopes of righting their love lives. But the forest is filled with impish fairies who like nothing better than to turn things topsy-turvy, and in the clearing a group of very blue-collar actors are rehearsing a play which they believe will be ‘high art.’ Shakespeares hilarious plot and all his famous quotes are preserved in a musical/ modern-language retelling of this timeless tale! General Admission tickets are $15 and may be reserved by calling 507-282-6117 or purchased online though the website. http:// onceandfutureclassics.org/ Once & Future Classics is a nonprofit theatre committed to exploring classic stories and themes and bringing them to life on stage.

LuLaRoe Popup: 21-May, 11:00 AM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Dresses and skirts and blouses... oh my! You are invited to a shopping party!!

No, we won’t bore you with any lengthy presentation - simply show up and shop!

LuLaRoe is an ethical clothing company (mostly women’s clothing, but with men and children’s options too!) that specializes in comfortable, stylish, and affordable clothing while offering its consultants an opportunity to build their own business. Only 5000 pieces are made in any style, so if you find

something you love, claim it.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 21-May, 11:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Heaven Can Wait: 21-May, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Sunday Matinee: Classic Movie Series: 21-May, 2:00 PM, State Theater, 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, Free. The Historic State Theatre in Zumbrota invites everyone to step back in time to cinemas Golden Age with Classic Movie Sundays. The State will feature a different movie almost every Sunday at 2:00 pm. While admission to the films are free, free will donations are encouraged and gladly accepted, with all proceeds from Classic Movie Sundays funding continued restoration and operation of the Historic State Theatre building. The full list of dates are movies for Classic Movie Sundays are: March 19: Inspector General (1949 Comedy, Musical, Romance) Stars: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates March 26: My Man Godfrey (1936 Comedy, Drama, Romance) Stars: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady Sponsored by: Glenn & Cynthia Heins April 2: Jack and the Beanstalk (1952 Comedy, Family, Fantasy) Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer Sponsored by: Firebrick Bread April 9: The Fighting Caravans (1931 Romance, Western) Stars: Gary Cooper, Lili Damita, Ernest Torrence Sponsored by: James Hanson April 16: Easter Sunday: Closed April 23: Sherlock Holmes in Dressed To Kill (1946 Mystery) Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison Sponsored by: Alison Emslie-Smith April 30: Roll on Texas Moon (1946 Western, Comedy, Music, Action) Stars: Roy Rogers, Trigger, George ‘Gabby’ Hayes Sponsored by: Ellison Sheep Farm May 7: Royal Wedding (1951 Comedy, Musical, Romance) Stars: Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford Sponsored by: Glenn and Cynthia Heins May14: Mother’s Day: Closed May 21: The Big Show (1936 Action, Comedy, Music) Stars: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes Sponsored by: May 28: Memorial Weekend: Closed Stay tuned for Summer Series Information at Zaac.org All of the movies will be shown in their original, unedited format, with a pre-show news reel or cartoon from the same era. Concessions will also be available for purchase at these shows.

The movies are sponsored by individuals, businesses and by ZAAC. Originally built in 1921, The State Theatre has hosted movies and vaudeville acts for 95 years. The Zumbrota Area Arts Council purchased the building in 2011, and hosts movies, concerts, live theatre, and educational events in the facility.

Renovations have been ongoing since 2013, when supporters of The State began the Encore Campaign to raise the funds needed to restore the building and make it accessible to a 21st century audience by adding handicapped accessible bathrooms, a new concession area, and improving the lobby area. Plans for the next renovation phase include additional restoration work and stage improvements. The Historic State Theatre is a community based, non-profit organization.

As part of the Zumbrota Area Arts Council, its mission is to inspire participation in the arts and cultural experiences to enrich and expand Zumbrotas community life. A

complete list of events and Classic Movie Sunday details can be found at www.ZAAC. org and on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/Zumbrota-Area-Arts-Council The State Theater is located one block off of Main Street 94 East 4th Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992 507.732.5210 Programming is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

TreVeld: 21-May, 2:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free.

A Twin Cities based acoustic music trio that delivers a wonderful blend of instrumental song and sound playful, deep and joyous, with a repertoire of all original works, inspired by the folk music of America, Europe, and beyond. Their music contains elements of Gypsy, Swing, Old Time, Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues, Chamber and Nordic Roots, resulting in a unique and compelling merging of these diverse elements into a musical form that has affectionately become known as treVeldian.

A Musical Midsummer Night’s Dream: 21-May, 2:00 PM, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave. NE, Rochester, $15 . Four star-crossed lovers wander into an enchanted forest with high hopes of righting their love lives. But the forest is filled with impish fairies who like nothing better than to turn things topsy-turvy, and in the clearing a group of very blue-collar actors are rehearsing a play which they believe will be ‘high art.’ Shakespeares hilarious plot and all his famous quotes are preserved in a musical/ modern-language retelling of this timeless tale! General Admission tickets are $15 and may be reserved by calling 507-282-6117 or purchased online though the website. http:// onceandfutureclassics.org/ Once & Future Classics is a nonprofit theatre committed to exploring classic stories and themes and bringing them to life on stage.

The Looney Lutherans: 21-May, 4:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $8-$15. Member $12; Non-Member $15; Student $8. The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals on tour promoting their new cookbook and ‘lifestyle guide’ entitled: Use Your Food: A Guide to Healthy Living Inside and Out, From Our Kitchen to Yours, Eat Like a Lutheran!

Using music, comedy and some help from the audience, these gals share some age-old wisdom for living a long and healthy life the Lutheran way.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 22-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

The Swifts of Assisi Heights: 22-May, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $10 . Swifts are one of the most amazing flyers in the world; the fastest flying bird is a member of the Swift family. Around here, we have many Chimney Swifts that spend the summer cleaning our air of mosquitoes and other insects. This past summer, Greg Munson, and other volunteers monitored the Chimney Swift activity at the 125 foot Assisi Heights boiler chimney. The results from more than thirty nights of collecting data were amazing. They had a State record of more than 5,000 Chimney Swifts counted descending the Assisi Tower to roost for the evening of August 29, 2016. Greg has been studying Chimney Swifts for the past twenty years in Rochester and surrounding communities. He will share what he has learned about these birds. With cooperating weather and birds, we might even see some of the recently arrived Swifts descending the chimney following the program. Program participants will be invited back in August

to take part in the 2017 Swift Sit Count.

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Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 23-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Sacred the Land, Sacred the Earth: 23-May, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $10 . On this hilltop, come explore the history and story of the precious piece of earth held sacred by our beliefs. Walk on the cusp of the oak savanna, caves, beside native lands and become part of the ecological community of learners. Registration Required.

Minneopa Bison Program: 23-May, 6:30 PM, New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway, New Ulm, Free. Did you know that the Minnesota state parks bison herd is at about 130 animals at three sites - Blue Mounds State Park, Minneopa State Park, and the Minnesota Zoo? And did you know that eventually the herd will grow to a 500-animal population occupying several locations? Learn about what makes the state park herd unique, and get information specific to the Minneopa bison herd on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at New Ulm Public Library. Presenters are Minneopa Area DNR Naturalist Scott Kudelka and Riverside History and Nature Learning Center Curator Ron Bolduan.

Birds in Love: 23-May, 7:00 PM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. From some of the most beautiful and culturally relevant dances to dance hall orgies, from pairs who mate for life to fathers who build multiple homes to attract the ladies, to gaudy ladies who fly off to leave their mates to care for their young, to parents who abandon their young before they hatch, we will look at some of the courtship and mating activities of our avian friends.

Presenter Steve Weston, hopes to infect you with an appreciation of the wonder of these spectacles, so that you can go experience them first hand and discover why he believes bird behavior is simply awesome.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 24-May, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 24-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 24-May, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

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Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 25-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Movies at the Library: 25-May, 2:00 PM, Owatonna Public Library, 105 North Elm Avenue, Owatonna, Free. Join us at the Owatonna Public Library for ‘Movies at the Library!’ We will feature a different film on the second Thursday and fourth Thursday of each month. Showings at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ OPLmovies or contact the library at 507-4442460. See you at the movies! 507-444-2460 Life Drawing Rochester: 25-May, 6:00 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5-$10. COST $10 nonmembers $5 for members Please pay at front desk upon arrival.. Life Drawing Rochester will meet regularly on Thursday evenings in the Rochester Art Center with a variety of models. Feel free to bring your own charcoals, water colors or any other materials you like to work with. The session is untutored.

After each session we, informally, review each others work. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly; all are welcome regardless of experience or ability. BYOB Feel free to bring your own adult beverages, we’ll supply the ice and glasses. 507-282-8629 Life Drawing Rochester: 25-May, 6:00 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5-$10. $10 non-members $5 for members Please pay at front desk upon arrival. Life Drawing Rochester will meet regularly on Thursday evenings in the Rochester Art Center with a variety of models. Feel free to bring your own charcoals, water colors or any other materials you like to work with.

The session is untutored. After each session we, informally, review each others work. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly; all are welcome regardless of experience or ability. BYOB. . 507-282-8629 Heaven Can Wait: 25-May, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Wedding Belles: 25-May, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep.

WEEK OF May 26-June 1: Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 26-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing

from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Heaven Can Wait: 26-May, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Wedding Belles: 26-May, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep. Camp Companion Adoption Event: 27-May, 10:00 AM, Petco, 3430 55th St NW, Rochester, Free. Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable animals. Available dogs are out from 10:00 to 12:00 and available cats are out from 10:00 to 4:00.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 27-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Mark Allen: 27-May, 2:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. From Country songs about beer and whiskey laments to Country rock barnburner anthems, Mark Allen embodies the very essence of Country and American roots music.

He adds true grit with soulful harmony, a pinch of razor-sharp musicianship, and youve got one of the highest and in demand headliners in the upper-Midwest live circuit with a growing and loyal following.

Heaven Can Wait: 27-May, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing: 27May, 7:30 PM, Signature Bar and Grill, 201 Central Ave N, Faribault, Free. It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing. Music of the Golden Era. Bring your dancing shoes.

Wedding Belles: 27-May, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep. Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 28-May, 11:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Heaven Can Wait: 28-May, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and

in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Wedding Belles: 28-May, 2:00 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Its a beautiful summer day in 1942 and four older garden club friends are in the throes of planning their garden club meeting. But when opportunity knocks there may be one thing these southern ladies love to plan more than a garden party and that is a full-blown wedding. And knock it does! When one of them meets a wayward young woman who has arrived in town to meet and marry an infantryman before he ships off to World War II, the race is on to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. From the same pen as the ever -popular, Smoke on the Mountain musicals so loved by our Rep. Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 29-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Introduction to Bluff Country Ecotour: 30-May, 9:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40-$45. Early Bird - $40 Regular (less than 3 weeks before) - $45. What makes Bluff Country so unique? Why is this region called the Driftless area? What impact does this landscape have on the region? This ecotour will introduce you to the wonders of Southeastern Minnesota. Your instructor and guide will point out wildflowers, edible plants, resident birds, natural and restored prairies and fascinating geological formations. Preregistration required.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 30-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 31-May, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 31-May, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 31-May, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point

project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 1-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Heaven Can Wait: 1-Jun, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

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WEEK OF June 2-June 8: Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 2-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day! Flash poetry and art.

Heaven Can Wait: 2-Jun, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Goodsell Observatory Open House: 2-Jun, 10:00 PM, Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, Free. If the skies are clear, join Carleton’s resident astronomers to view the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas. The event will be cancelled at the last minute if cloudy.

Dress for the weather, since you’ll either use a telescope outside or in the domes, which are not heated. Goodsell Observatory is located at 93 09’ 07.9’ W and 44 27’ 42.4’ N, altitude 290 m, on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. The building, built in the late 1890s, houses three historic telescopes. In the larger dome there is a 16.2-inch John Brashear refractor, and in the smaller dome there is an 8 -inch Alvan Clark and Sons refractor. Downstairs resides a transit telescope originally used to help set the time in the midwest. All three telescopes are over one hundred and ten years old, and both the 8’ and the 16’ telescopes are regularly used for open houses. Goodsell is also equipped with modern telescopes8-inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain LX200sused for classes and open houses. These telescopes are set up when needed on permanent piers located behind the observatory on the east lawn. Also available for use are SBIG STT8300M, STF-8300M, and ST-2000XM CCD cameras with LRGB and narrowband filters.

These are used outside with the portable scopes or with either of the permanent scopes, and are supported by six computers on moveable carts. Stay at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in nearby Faribault, and enjoy a delicious 3-course breakfast the next morning after an enjoyable evening of watching the night sky! 507-222-4000 Audubon Bird Walk: 3-Jun, 9:00 AM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. Join us on a casual walk through Quarry Hill Park. Bring binoculars if you have them, some are available to borrow from the nature center. Dress for the weather. Families and children are welcome.

Stay for any length of time. Walks usually last about one hour. Free and open to the public - no registration required. Audubon Leaders: Joyce and Terry Grier.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 3-Jun, 10:00 AM, Petsmart North, 3845 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, Free. Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable animals. Available dogs are out from 10:00 to 12:00 and available cats are out from 10:00 to 4:00.

Mill Towns State Trail Grand Opening: 3-Jun, 10:00 AM, Mills Town State Trail, 8150-295th Street E, Cannon Falls, Free.

Come celebrate the newest trail segment of the Mill Towns State Trail made possible

by Dakota County, Goodhue County and the Minnesota DNR. Festivities will include activity stations along the trail, naturalist programs, refreshments and a community bike ride. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in nearby Faribault, MN and enjoy over 40 miles of paved trails, that will connect these communities in the near future.

NWTF: 2nd Annual Minnesota Biggest Bird: 3-Jun, 6:30 PM, Mauer Brothers Tavern, 1200 South Main Street, Altura, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: 2nd Annual Minnesota Biggest Bird Mauer Brothers Tavern 1200 S Main St Elba, MN Doors Open at: 5:30 PM Dinner Served at: 6:30 PM Event information subject to change. Always check NWTF.org for the most up-to-date information. http://your.nwtf.org/events/flyer. php?id=230371-2017 On Saturday June 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends 11:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Heaven Can Wait: 3-Jun, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 NWTF: Gun Of The Year Raffle: 3-Jun, 7:00 PM, Mauer Brother Tavern, 1200 South Main Street, Altura, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Gun of the Year Raffle Mauer Brother Tavern 1200 S. Main St. Altura, MN Doors Open at: 6:00 PM Dinner Served at: 7:00 PM Event information subject to change.

Always check NWTF.org for the most up-todate information. http://your.nwtf.org/events/ flyer.php?id=230372-2017 On Saturday June 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm (ends Sunday June 4, 2017 at 12:00 am) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Best of Broadway: 3-Jun, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $10-$20. Member: $15 | Non Member: $20 | Student: $10. Southern Minnesotas best performers return center stage for a sizzling night featuring Broadways favorite show tunes. This evening promises theater and music lovers an interactive night of fun and music. You dont have to go all the way to New York City to experience the Best of Broadway; you can find it in historic downtown Faribault at the award-winning Paradise Center for the Arts! Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and receive two free tickets to the show!

National Trails Day: 3-Jun, All Day, Minnesota Riverfront Park, 600 W Black Dog Road, Burnsville, Free. Come celebrate the newest trail segment of the Minnesota River Greenway made possible by Dakota County, the City of Burnsville, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Xcel Energy. Festivities will include activity stations along the trail, naturalist programs, refreshments and free bikes available for check-out. Date: Saturday, June 3 (National Trails Day), 10 a.m.-noon; ribbon cutting at 10:15 a.m. Location: Minnesota Riverfront Park, City of Burnsville Admission: Free. Food: Light refreshments provided. Parking: Free onsite. Overflow parking will be available, check back soon for more information. @Pedal Minnesota.

Rivers Edge Art How: 4-Jun, 10:00 AM, Dam Days, Main Street, Morristown, Free.

Local artist from south central Mn will be displaying and selling their items. All original and made by the artist, pick from oil paintings, water colors, pastels, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry and SO MUCH MORE. Need something to eat while there? Stroll over to the BBQ contest and vote for your favorite. Everyone is a winner here. Located on the Cannon River at the Mrristown City Park.

Heaven Can Wait: 4-Jun, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $21-$31. A mix-up in afterlife scheduling is the set up for this poignant modern comedy, which has seen great success on stage and in film. First, in 1943 titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan, starred Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains, and in 1971, featuring Warren Beatty, Buck Henry and Julie Christie, resulting in 16 Academy Award Nominations. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Everett Smithson Band: 5-Jun, 11:00 AM, Waseca Public Library, 408 North State Street, Waseca, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the

Everett Smithson Band from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Everett Smithson Band: 5-Jun, 4:00 PM, Blue Earth Community Library, 124 West 7th Street, Blue Earth, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Everett Smithson Band: 5-Jun, 7:00 PM, American Legion, 121 Lewis Street West, Lewisville, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Everett Smithson Band: 6-Jun, 10:00 AM, Wells Public Library, 54 First Street SE, Wells, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Trinity Noon Day Organ Recitals: 6-Jun, 12:00 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church Rochester, 222 6th AV SW, Rochester, Free will offering.

Enjoy Trinity’s Noon Day Downtown Organ Recitals. Each recital begins at 12:15 PM and is about 35-40 minutes long. Free Will Offering accepted. Free Parking. Listen to organists from near and far! 2017 Line Up: Tuesday, June 6th - Julie Kim from Congregational Church, Rochester Tuesday, June 13th - David Lim from University of Iowa, Ames Tuesday, June 20th - Kalle Akkerman from St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, June 27th - Christopher Wallace - Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN Tuesday, July 11th - Grace Erie from Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Mankato, MN Tuesday, July 18th - Andrew Birling from Trinity Excelsior, Excelsior, MN Tuesday, July 27th - Joshua Lindgren from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake, MN Tuesday, August 1st - Ralph Johansen from Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, MN Tuesday, August 8th - Timothy Strand from Gloria Dei Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, August 15th - Joseph Trucano from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN Tuesday, August 22nd - Jacob Benda from Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN Tuesday, August 29th - Benjamin Kolodziej from Perkins Chapel, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. Everett Smithson Band: 6-Jun, 2:00 PM, New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway, New Ulm, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs,

diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tunes on Tuesday: Parks & Kleist Band: 6-Jun, 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee West Circle, 4221 W Circle Drive, Rochester, Free. Join us at your West Circle Hy-Vee Market Grille for Tunes on Tuesday! We will feature live local musicians and exclusive food and drink specials. June 6th Featured Musician: Parks & Kleist Band Acoustic versions of your favorite rock, country, and folk tunes from across the decades. Band Members: Dianna Parks, Kevin Kleist, Bob Sanborn, Dan VanHook Event is rain or shine.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 7-Jun, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 7-Jun, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River.

Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Berne Wood Fired Pizza & Summer Concert Series: 7-Jun, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 Cty Hwy 24, West Concord, Free. Free summer concert in beautiful rural setting. Wood fired pizza served from 5:00 to 8:00. Think picnic, bring lawn chairs and adult beverages if preferred.

Pop, water and ice cream sold on grounds.

All ages welcome! Google Berne Wood Fired Pizza for listing of bands. Opening bands play at 5:15 Headliners at 6:30 pm.

Wisconsin Bike Week: Bike to Baseball: 7-Jun, 5:30 PM, The Local Store at the Volume One Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St, Eau Claire, Free. Meet up and ride to an Eau Claire Express Baseball game vs. the Rochester Honkers at Carson Park. Participating riders receive a voucher for a FREE general admission ticket and a gift by the Eau Claire Express, but you must join the ride starting from one of the meet-up points. Helmets required. Express game at 6:35pm.

Janet Carson Gallery: 8-Jun, 9:00 AM, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 316 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire, Free. Beth Stoddard & Hope Greene Elegance & Simplicity.

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Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $35 . In this twist on Geocaching, participants will learn how GPS technology works and how to use a Garmin Rino GPS Receiver. After completing the practice course, participants will navigate around Eagle Bluffs wooded campus in order to look for hidden snacks! No previous knowledge is required and all equipment will be provided. This is a great class for the whole family!

Eagle BLuff Skills School - Family Canoeing: 9-Jun, 1:30 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $35 . Join us for a 3.5 mile paddle down the scenic waters of the Root River! Trained instructors will prepare paddlers of all ages for this adventure by reviewing how to read a river, equipment, and paddle strokes. Your instructors will also point our interesting natural history features along the way including natural springs and wildlife. All equipment will be provided and no prior canoe experience is required. This class may be cancelled/ rescheduled due to high water or inclement weather. PreRegistration is strongly encouraged.

En Plein Air with Robert Hagberg and Carol Lundeen: 10-Jun, 9:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $295 . This workshop is an opportunity to learn from two wonderful, award winning plein aire artists.

Robert focuses exclusively on the landscape, while Carol can help you incorporate wildlife into your work. Participate in an intense weekend workshop on June 10 & 11, from 9am-5pm. What are the factors to consider when plein aire painting? What are best practices through the painting process? What is your concept, what is the focal point, why are you painting this subject? The workshop will be formatted around those questions, but the emphasis will be on YOU. As we guide you through two days of how you can take your work to a new level, our focus will be on your goals, whether you want to paint for your personal pleasure or to make a splash in the art world. Price is $295. A suggested supply list can be found at the event page. To sign up for this class, call 507-732-7616, email info@crossingsatcarnegie.com or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

Eagle Bluff Skills School - Firearm Maintenance: 10-Jun, 9:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $45 . Join Gunsmith and Firearms Safety Instructor, Eric Schladweiler, for a morning full of firearms! During class you will cover cleaning and disassembly of your firearm(s). This will include how to safely clean, maintain and inspect your firearm(s) for malfunctions. Eric strongly believes in firearm safety and wants to teach others to be safe. If you are interested in this class but do not have a firearm, Eric will have a few personal firearms available to work with.

Cleaning supplies will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well. Please bring safety glasses to class; prescription glasses work too.Pre-Registration is required.

Camp Companion Adoption Ay: 10-Jun, 10:00 AM, Rochester Pet and Country Store South, 5 11-1/2th St SE, Rochester, Free.

Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable dogs and cats at our weekly adoption event. Available dogs are out from 10:00-12:00 and available cats are out from 12:00 - 4:00.

Eagle Bluff Skills School - Trout Fly Fishing: 11-Jun, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . This class covers cold water stream habitat, why trout live where they live, food sources, aquatic insects and invertebrates, fly fishing gear, casting and presentation. Loaner gear is available upon request or you can use your own. Youll visit various types of streams. This on-stream instruction in fly fishing will require a Minnesota fishing license with a trout stamp (trout stamps can be picked up from the local gas station the day of class). This class may be cancelled/ rescheduled due to high water or inclement weather.Pre-Registration is required.

En Plein Air with Robert Hagberg and Carol Lundeen: 11-Jun, 9:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $295 . This workshop is an opportunity to learn from two wonderful, award winning plein aire artists.

Robert focuses exclusively on the landscape, while Carol can help you incorporate wildlife into your work. Participate in an intense weekend workshop on June 10 & 11, from

9am-5pm. What are the factors to consider when plein aire painting? What are best practices through the painting process? What is your concept, what is the focal point, why are you painting this subject? The workshop will be formatted around those questions, but the emphasis will be on YOU. As we guide you through two days of how you can take your work to a new level, our focus will be on your goals, whether you want to paint for your personal pleasure or to make a splash in the art world. Price is $295. A suggested supply list can be found at the event page. To sign up for this class, call 507-732-7616, email info@crossingsatcarnegie.com or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

Eagle Bluff Skills School - Trout Fly Fishing: 11-Jun, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . This class covers cold water stream habitat, why trout live where they live, food sources, aquatic insects and invertebrates, fly fishing gear, casting and presentation. Loaner gear is available upon request or you can use your own. Youll visit various types of streams. This on-stream instruction in fly fishing will require a Minnesota fishing license with a trout stamp (trout stamps can be picked up from the local gas station the day of class). This class may be cancelled/ rescheduled due to high water or inclement weather.Pre-Registration is required.

Everett Smithson Band: 12-Jun, 10:00 AM, Comfrey Public Library, 306 Brown Street West, Comfrey, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 12-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art.

Everett Smithson Band: 12-Jun, 3:00 PM, Winthrop Public Library, 302 North Main Street, Winthrop, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sacred the Land, Sacred the Earth: 12-Jun, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $10 . On this hilltop, come explore the history and story of the precious piece of earth held sacred by our beliefs. Walk on the cusp of the oak savanna, caves, beside native lands and become part of the ecological community of learners. Registration Required.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 13-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art.

Everett Smithson Band: 13-Jun, 10:30 AM, Springfield Public Library, 120 North Cass Ave, Springfield, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is available

on a first-come, first-served basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Trinity Noon Day Organ Recitals: 13-Jun, 12:00 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church Rochester, 222 6th AV SW, Rochester, Free will offering. Enjoy Trinity’s Noon Day Downtown Organ Recitals. Each recital begins at 12:15 PM and is about 35-40 minutes long. Free Will Offering accepted.

Free Parking. Listen to organists from near and far! 2017 Line Up: Tuesday, June 6th - Julie Kim from Congregational Church, Rochester Tuesday, June 13th - David Lim from University of Iowa, Ames Tuesday, June 20th - Kalle Akkerman from St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, June 27th - Christopher Wallace - Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN Tuesday, July 11th - Grace Erie from Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Mankato, MN Tuesday, July 18th - Andrew Birling from Trinity Excelsior, Excelsior, MN Tuesday, July 27th - Joshua Lindgren from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake, MN Tuesday, August 1st - Ralph Johansen from Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, MN Tuesday, August 8th - Timothy Strand from Gloria Dei Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, August 15th - Joseph Trucano from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN Tuesday, August 22nd - Jacob Benda from Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN Tuesday, August 29th Benjamin Kolodziej from Perkins Chapel, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. Everett Smithson Band: 13-Jun, 3:00 PM, Hanska Public Library, 201 West Broadway, Hanska, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tunes on Tuesday: Smash and Grab Band: 13-Jun, 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee West Circle, 4221 W Circle Drive, Rochester, Free.

Join us at your West Circle Hy-Vee Market Grille for Tunes on Tuesday! We will feature live local musicians and exclusive food and drink specials. June 13th Featured Musician: Smash and Grab Band An acoustic pop trio comprised of Mary Lieser, Tim Dallman, and Mike Hardwick playing your favorite pop and rock tunes from the ‘70s to today. Band Members: Mary Lieser, vocals and percussion Tim Dallman, vocals and guitar Mike Hardwick, vocals and guitar Event is rain or shine.

Local Creators Night with Trevor Sim: 13-Jun, 7:00 PM, Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, $20 . This is your chance to learn how to create your own tree paintings. We will be trying out a few different styles and techniques and then making our own. By the end of the class you will have your own painting and the knowledge of how to make more anytime.

Brother Music, Sister Rhythm: 13-Jun, 7:00 PM, Plainview Area Community and Youth Center, 346 W Broadway, Plainview, Free will donation. Join us for an exciting, fun-filled evening of great music and singing

by Brother Music, Sister Rhythm. This energetic duo will get your toes tapping and make you want to sing along!! Pie, ice cream, beverages sold during intermission. Free will donation basket passed during performance.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 14-Jun, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier.

This class may be cancelled due to weather

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Everett Smithson Band: 14-Jun, 10:00 AM, Muir Library, 36 Main Street, Winnebago, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 14-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art.

Minnesota Gears Up For The 2017 North Star Grand Prix: 14-Jun, 12:00 PM, Minnesota, , Lanesboro, Free. Cyclists from around the world will be arriving in Minnesota this June for the 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care. More than 300 of the best pro and elite cyclists in North America are expected to participate in the five-day race. The North Star Grand Prix, a five-day, six-stage race held in five cities around east central Minnesota will be June 14 - 18 and is part of USA Cyclings prestigious national racing calendar. The host cities are: Saint Paul Wednesday, June 14 Cannon Falls Thursday, June 15 Uptown Minneapolis Friday, June 16 North Mankato Saturday, June 17 Stillwater Sunday, June 18 Once again, the North Star Grand Prix will feature womens racing. Notable female cyclists from around the world, including Olympic, World and National champions, are expected to compete. A variety of spectator activities will take place during the festival, each with the goal of increasing interest in the world of cycling for avid athletes, everyday cyclists, families, and community members, including: The Greg LeMond CEO Rides for Kids, a ride created by the three-time winner of the Tour de France to benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota local team, will be held during the Minneapolis event; The free Park Dental Tour de Kids (12 and under) presented by Shimano Youth Series at each location of the North Star Grand Prix throughout the week; Bike expos, health and wellness expos and interactive programming; Live music, food trucks and beer gardens at many of the venues For more on the North Star Grand Prix 2017, please visit northstarbicyclefestival.com. About the North Star Grand Prix The 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care is a multi-day, multi-location celebration of cycling. The North Star Grand Prix June 14 - 18 is held in five locations across Minnesota. In addition to professional bicycle races, the public is welcome to spectate and enjoy bike expos, food trucks and kids activities such as the Park Dental Tour de Kids presented by Shimano. To date, the North Star Grand Prix has attracted more than 2,500 of the countrys top professional and elite cyclists, including 33 Olympians. This year, hundreds of cyclists and thousands of fans are expected at the Grand Prix, which will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Get the details at northstarbicyclefestival.com.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 14-Jun, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 .

Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier.

This class may be cancelled due to weather

conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Everett Smithson Band: 14-Jun, 1:30 PM, Martin County Library, 110 North Park Street, Fairmont, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Everett Smithson Band: 14-Jun, 4:00 PM, Truman Community Building, 313 N First Ave West, Truman, Free. Enjoy the soulful Zydeco, Blues, and Creole music of the Everett Smithson Band from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. After, the Band will offer an educational program called Blues for Kids sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. Students will receive songs, diagrams, literature and harmonicas for FREE! Harmonica lessons limited to ages 8-18. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. This Everett Smithson Band performance is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Berne Wood Fired Pizza & Summer Concert Series: 14-Jun, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 Cty Hwy 24, West Concord, Free. Free summer concert in beautiful rural setting. Wood fired pizza served from 5:00 to 8:00. Think picnic, bring lawn chairs and adult beverages if preferred.

Pop, water and ice cream sold on grounds.

All ages welcome! Google Berne Wood Fired Pizza for listing of bands. Opening bands play at 5:15 Headliners at 6:30 pm.

Hubbard House Gaslight Series: 14-Jun, 7:00 PM, Historic R.D. Hubbard House, 606 S. Broad St., Mankato, $5-$8. $8 - Adults $5 - Kids and BECHS Members. Wedding Woes and Whims: Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Missing . . . Will Kate Hubbard’s nuptials go on or will someone succeed in stopping them? Join costumed characters in the hunt for missing items while keeping an eye out for a possible wedding saboteur. Wedding or no wedding, enjoy a piece of cake before you go.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 15-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art..

Minnesota Gears Up For The 2017 North Star Grand Prix: 15-Jun, 12:00 PM, Minnesota, , Lanesboro, Free. Cyclists from around the world will be arriving in Minnesota this June for the 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care. More than 300 of the best pro and elite cyclists in North America are expected to participate in the five-day race. The North Star Grand Prix, a five-day, six-stage race held in five cities around east central Minnesota will be June 14 - 18 and is part of USA Cyclings prestigious national racing calendar. The host cities are: Saint Paul Wednesday, June 14 Cannon Falls Thursday, June 15 Uptown Minneapolis Friday, June 16 North Mankato Saturday, June 17 Stillwater Sunday, June 18 Once again, the North Star Grand Prix will feature womens racing. Notable female cyclists from around the world, including Olympic, World and National champions, are expected to compete. A variety of spectator activities will take place during the festival, each with the goal of increasing interest in the world of cycling for avid athletes, everyday cyclists, families, and community members, including: The Greg LeMond CEO Rides for Kids, a ride created by the three-time winner of the Tour de France to benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota local team, will be held during the Minneapolis event; The free Park Dental Tour de Kids (12 and under) presented by Shimano

Youth Series at each location of the North Star Grand Prix throughout the week; Bike expos, health and wellness expos and interactive programming; Live music, food trucks and beer gardens at many of the venues For more on the North Star Grand Prix 2017, please visit northstarbicyclefestival.com. About the North Star Grand Prix The 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care is a multi-day, multi-location celebration of cycling. The North Star Grand Prix June 14 - 18 is held in five locations across Minnesota. In addition to professional bicycle races, the public is welcome to spectate and enjoy bike expos, food trucks and kids activities such as the Park Dental Tour de Kids presented by Shimano. To date, the North Star Grand Prix has attracted more than 2,500 of the countrys top professional and elite cyclists, including 33 Olympians. This year, hundreds of cyclists and thousands of fans are expected at the Grand Prix, which will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Get the details at northstarbicyclefestival.com. ###.

History Bits & Bites: 15-Jun, 12:00 PM, Blue Earth County Historical Society History Center, 424 Warren Street, Mankato, $0-$5. $5 - Adults Free - BECHS Members and under 18. Bring your lunch and learn a bit of history at our monthly series, History Bits & Bites. This month, in correlation with our latest exhibit Married in Style, Shelley Harrison will present ‘Wedding Traditions and Superstitions.’ Coffee and water provided.

Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert Series: 15-Jun, 7:30 PM, Chatfield City Park, , Chatfield, Free. Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert series every Thursday evening in the Chatfield City Park band shell. Free and family Friendly. Concerts performed by Chatfield Brass Band, The Jack Brass Band (July 20th), and The Lost Faculties(July 28th). Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with music, food, and friends at the Chatfield City Park. See our web site for more information.

WEEK OF June 16-June 22: Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 16-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art.

Minnesota Gears Up For The 2017 North Star Grand Prix: 16-Jun, 12:00 PM, Minnesota, , Lanesboro, Free. Cyclists from around the world will be arriving in Minnesota this June for the 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care. More than 300 of the best pro and elite cyclists in North America are expected to participate in the five-day race. The North Star Grand Prix, a five-day, six-stage race held in five cities around east central Minnesota will be June 14 - 18 and is part of USA Cyclings prestigious national racing calendar. The host cities are: Saint Paul Wednesday, June 14 Cannon Falls Thursday, June 15 Uptown Minneapolis Friday, June 16 North Mankato Saturday, June 17 Stillwater Sunday, June 18 Once again, the North Star Grand Prix will feature womens racing. Notable female cyclists from around the world, including Olympic, World and National champions, are expected to compete. A variety of spectator activities will take place during the festival, each with the goal of increasing interest in the world of cycling for avid athletes, everyday cyclists, families, and community members, including: The Greg LeMond CEO Rides for Kids, a ride created by the three-time winner of the Tour de France to benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota local team, will be held during the Minneapolis event; The free Park Dental Tour de Kids (12 and under) presented by Shimano Youth Series at each location of the North Star Grand Prix throughout the week; Bike expos, health and wellness expos and interactive programming; Live music, food trucks and beer gardens at many of the venues For more on the North Star Grand Prix 2017, please visit northstarbicyclefestival.com. About the North Star Grand Prix The 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care is a multi-day, multi-location celebration of cycling. The North Star Grand Prix June 14 - 18 is held in five locations across Minnesota. In addition to professional bicycle races, the public is welcome to spectate and enjoy bike expos, food trucks and kids activities such as the Park Dental Tour de Kids presented by Shimano. To date, the

North Star Grand Prix has attracted more than 2,500 of the countrys top professional and elite cyclists, including 33 Olympians. This year, hundreds of cyclists and thousands of fans are expected at the Grand Prix, which will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Get the details at northstarbicyclefestival.com. ###.

Race To Remember-Alzheimer’s Research Benefit Barrel Race: 16-Jun, 5:00 PM, Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, Free. Attention Barrel Racers of all ages!! Join us in raising funds to help fight Alzheimer’s! Prize money paid out in a 4D format. Exhibition runs held before actual races. Silent Auction and Fidget blanket making held on Saturday. Overnight camping and stable facilities available. Join in the fun at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds outdoor arena in Albert Lea, MN. See our Facebook page for more details and forms.

Contact Kris Schewe or Chrystal Richter for details as well. Public is invited to watch for Free.

Race To Remember-Alzheimer’s Research Benefit Barrel Race: 17-Jun, 9:00 AM, Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, Free. Attention Barrel Racers of all ages!! Join us in raising funds to help fight Alzheimer’s! Prize money paid out in a 4D format. Exhibition runs held before actual races. Silent Auction and Fidget blanket making held on Saturday. Overnight camping and stable facilities available. Join in the fun at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds outdoor arena in Albert Lea, MN. See our Facebook page for more details and forms.

Contact Kris Schewe or Chrystal Richter for details as well. Public is invited to watch for Free.

Insects: We are the Aliens!: 17-Jun, 10:00 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $5 . Insects have strange and amazing diversity. Come to learn about them and see how they fit into our world. Then go outdoors and experience the amazing world of insects. Joel Dunnette is a Rochester native who has been fascinated with nature since he was a child. He is a MN Master Naturalist instructor, and leader of the local butterfly count and also of ‘bug hunts’ popular with kids. Registration Required.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 17-Jun, 10:00 AM, Rochester Pet & Country Store, 5 11 1/2 Street SE, Rochester, Free.

Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable animals. Available dogs are out from 10:00 to 12:00 and available cats are out from 10:00 to 4:00.

Ryan Ball & Shawna Gilmore: 17-Jun, 10:00 AM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, Free. Ryan Ball - Ceramics Shawna Gilmore - Acrylic on Panel Ongoing from May 1 through June 17. Reception on Saturday, June 17, 2-4pm during Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge festival! Free root beer floats all day!

Flash poetry and art.

Minnesota Gears Up For The 2017 North Star Grand Prix: 17-Jun, 12:00 PM, Minnesota, , Lanesboro, Free. Cyclists from around the world will be arriving in Minnesota this June for the 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care. More than 300 of the best pro and elite cyclists in North America are expected to participate in the five-day race. The North Star Grand Prix, a five-day, six-stage race held in five cities around east central Minnesota will be June 14 - 18 and is part of USA Cyclings prestigious national racing calendar. The host cities are: Saint Paul Wednesday, June 14 Cannon Falls Thursday, June 15 Uptown Minneapolis Friday, June 16 North Mankato Saturday, June 17 Stillwater Sunday, June 18 Once again, the North Star Grand Prix will feature womens racing. Notable female cyclists from around the world, including Olympic, World and National champions, are expected to compete. A variety of spectator activities will take place during the festival, each with the goal of increasing interest in the world of cycling for avid athletes, everyday cyclists, families, and community members, including: The Greg LeMond CEO Rides for Kids, a ride created by the three-time winner of the Tour de France to benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota local team, will be held during the Minneapolis event; The free Park Dental Tour de Kids (12 and under) presented by Shimano Youth Series at each location of the North Star Grand Prix throughout the week; Bike expos, health and wellness expos and interactive programming; Live music, food trucks and beer gardens at many of the venues For more on the North Star Grand Prix 2017, please visit northstarbicyclefestival.com. About the North Star Grand Prix The 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North

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Memorial Health Care is a multi-day, multi-location celebration of cycling. The North Star Grand Prix June 14 - 18 is held in five locations across Minnesota. In addition to professional bicycle races, the public is welcome to spectate and enjoy bike expos, food trucks and kids activities such as the Park Dental Tour de Kids presented by Shimano.

To date, the North Star Grand Prix has attracted more than 2,500 of the countrys top professional and elite cyclists, including 33 Olympians. This year, hundreds of cyclists and thousands of fans are expected at the Grand Prix, which will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Get the details at northstarbicyclefestival.com. ###.

Flamenco Music & Dance ‘Alma Flamenca’ in Rochester, MN: 17-Jun, 7:00 PM, Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, $15-$28. Nominee for 2016 Minnesota SAGE Dance Award for Outstanding Performer Sachiko La Chay presents ‘Alma Flamenca’ With singer Jos Corts Fernndez and guitarist Andrs Vadin from L.A. Date and Time: Saturday June 17, 2017 Show 7 pm (Door opens 6:30 pm) Place: Christ United Methodist Church (400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902) Tickets: Adult: $25 in advance / $28 at the door Kids (12 & under): $15 in advance / $18 at the door Artists: Sachiko La Chay (Flamenco dancer, Minneapolis, MN) www.sachikolachayi. com Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?time_continue=2&v=0dyUB5u3yXM ‘You can’t remain unmoved by Sachiko’s fierce flamenco inventions’ (Lightsey Darst, MN Artist) ‘Flamenco dynamo Sachiko’ (Linda Shapiro, The Saint Paul Pioneer Press) A native of Osaka, Japan, Sachiko La Chay is a Twin Cities-based Flamenco dancer, teacher, choreographer and organizer. Besides her work as an independent artist, her current projects include directing Twin Cities Flamenco Collective.

She has received recognitions and grants from Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota SAGE Awards for Dance, and New York State Flamenco Certamen. Her dance and choreography have been commissioned and/or presented by The Walker Art Center, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, The Southern Theater, and Hamline University.

She was a resident artist of Zorongo Flamenco from 2003 to 2009. She lived and studied the art of Flamenco in Seville, Spain from 2010 to 2015 which became the foundation of her current dance and work. Besides her daily life surrounded by the culture of Flamenco in Seville, she owes her artistic foundation to the following incomparable artists and teachers (in alphabetical order); Juan del Gastor, Farruquito, Javier Heredia, Juan del Gastor, Luis Pea, Miguel Funi, Pilar Montoya Manzano La Faraona, and Susana Di Palma. Recipient 2017 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant Nominee 2016 Minnesota SAGE Award for Dance for Outstanding Performer Performance New York State Flamenco Certamen (Flamenco dance competition) by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana as Featured Emerging Artist at Lincoln Center in New York (2016) Study Studied Flamenco in Seville, Spain (2010 to 2015) Recipient Minnesota SAGE People’s Choice Award for Dance (2009) Recipient Jerome Foundation Travel and Study Grant to attend Bienal de Flamenco Festival in Seville, Spain (2006) Jos Corts Fernndez (Flamenco singer, Los Angeles) Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eLx3XOpgxiw&feature=share Jos Corts Fernndez was born in the south of France in 1974 from an important gypsy family from Almera. At the age of ten, Jose began his career in Jerez de la Frontera where he won the ‘premio del joven aficionado del cante flamenco,’ accompanied on guitar by Terremoto hijo. He was immersed in the world of flamenco with the greatest artists, such as Terremoto, Pansequito, Camarn de la Isla, Moraito Chico and Tomatito. Since then, he has shared the stage with the best artists, including Belen Lopez, Alfonso Losa, Sergio Arranda, Juan Ogalla, Mara del Mar Moreno, Antonio de la Malena, Manuel de la Malena, Mara Martinez, Andrs Pea, Pilar Ortega, Juan Carnona, David Paniagua, Juaniare, Nip de Los Reyes and Carmen Ledesma. He has sung for the workshops of Israel Galvn, Angelita Gmez and Javier Latorre. In 2010, he moved to the United States and now works with many amazing artists such as Jason McGuire, Yaelisa ‘Camino Flamencos’, Carola Zertuche ‘Teatro Flamenco’, Melissa Cruz, and Cristina Hall. Recently, Jose was invited to be Antonio Carmona (Ketama)’s backup singer at the Nokia Theater for the Eva Longoria’s Foundation. In 2014, Jose had the honor to sing for the San Francisco Opera in ‘Giselle’. Since 2014, Jose has worked with the Aspen Ballet Juan Siddi Company with whom he toured in Hawaii and New Mexico, and had the honor to perform at the Joyce Theater in New York City last Spring.

An incredible and traditional artist, Jos Corts Fernndez surprises us now by taking a step forward in his conception of flamenco by making pure flamenco live alongside other genres. Andrs Vadin (Flamenco guitarist, Los Angeles) Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXZ1an9E-k Andrs Vadin, a native from Cuba, is a guitarist, composer, arranger, session musician and guitar teacher. He began studying guitar at a very early age. At the age of 12, he won the first prize in the Amadeo Roldan guitar competition, held in Havana, Cuba. A graduate from the Guillermo Tomas and Amadeo Roldan Conservatory of Music in Havana, has taken classes by masters of classical and flamenco guitar such as Joaquin Clerch, Leo Brouwer, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Gerardo Nunez, Paco Jarana, Alfredo Lagos, Jose Antonio Rodriguez and others. From an early age he showed great passion for different music styles, resulting in being a versatile musician. His talent allowed him to play the most traditional flamenco, as well as playing with artist of other musical genres, always with the same passion and respect, as a result he has play for flamenco dancers such as Maria Juncal, Alfonso Losa, Carmen Ledesma, Maria Bermudez among others, he also has played with artists and projects of different musical styles like: Aceituna sin Hueso (they were nominated to the latin Grammy few years ago with an album called Cuba le canta a Serrat) Asere and Billy Cobhan, El Chato, Jose Mendez, Sabrina Romero, Jorge Pardo, Saul Quiros, Pele (Navajita Platea), Antonio Carmona, Marcus Nand, Michel Labaki, Chuck Wright, Adrian Martin, Natalia Jimenez, and many others. He has toured throughout Europe numerous times including Wales, England, Holland, Belgium,

Scotland and in some Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon and Jordan and has played at many well-known music festivals like Womad from Peter Gabriel, Glastonbury, Musicport World Music Festival and many others. His work as a session musician on recordings include collaborations with many artists such as Falete, Maricela, Asere and Billy Cobham, Golden Glow, Jose Fernandez and Wadih El Safi among others. He got an endorsement with Godin and Bartolex guitars and was invite it to perform with his trio at The Namm Show 2016 and 2017 held in Anaheim California.

Minnesota Gears Up For The 2017 North Star Grand Prix: 18-Jun, 12:00 PM, Minnesota, , Lanesboro, Free. Cyclists from around the world will be arriving in Minnesota this June for the 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care. More than 300 of the best pro and elite cyclists in North America are expected to participate in the five-day race. The North Star Grand Prix, a five-day, six-stage race held in five cities around east central Minnesota will be June 14 - 18 and is part of USA Cyclings prestigious national racing calendar. The host cities are: Saint Paul Wednesday, June 14 Cannon Falls Thursday, June 15 Uptown Minneapolis Friday, June 16 North Mankato Saturday, June 17 Stillwater Sunday, June 18 Once again, the North Star Grand Prix will feature womens racing. Notable female cyclists from around the world, including Olympic, World and National champions, are expected to compete.

A variety of spectator activities will take place during the festival, each with the goal of increasing interest in the world of cycling for avid athletes, everyday cyclists, families, and community members, including: The Greg LeMond CEO Rides for Kids, a ride created by the three-time winner of the Tour de France to benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota local team, will be held during the Minneapolis event; The free Park Dental Tour de Kids (12 and under) presented by Shimano Youth Series at each location of the North Star Grand Prix throughout the week; Bike expos, health and wellness expos and interactive programming; Live music, food trucks and beer gardens at many of the venues For more on the North Star Grand Prix 2017, please visit northstarbicyclefestival. com. About the North Star Grand Prix The 18th annual North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health Care is a multi-day, multi-location celebration of cycling. The North Star Grand Prix June 14 - 18 is held in five locations across Minnesota. In addition to professional bicycle races, the public is welcome to spectate and enjoy bike expos, food trucks and kids activities such as the Park Dental Tour de Kids presented by Shimano.

To date, the North Star Grand Prix has attracted more than 2,500 of the countrys top professional and elite cyclists, including 33 Olympians. This year, hundreds of cyclists and thousands of fans are expected at the Grand Prix, which will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Get the details at northstarbicyclefestival.com. ###.

Damsels & Dragons: 18-Jun, 3:00 PM, Chester Woods County Park, 8378 Hwy 14E SE, Eyota, Free. Dragonflies and damselflies are amazing creatures ferocious predators, fantastic flyers, with incredible body shapes, beautiful colors, and a distinctive life cycle. Join us to catch some of these alien-looking creatures to examine up close.

Families with children are welcome at this fun activity. Meet at 3 pm at in Chester Woods Park by the kiosk near the boat ramp. Note: All vehicles entering the park are required to display either an annual or daily entrance permit.

Trinity Noon Day Organ Recitals: 20-Jun, 12:00 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church Rochester, 222 6th AV SW, Rochester, Free will offering. Enjoy Trinity’s Noon Day Downtown Organ Recitals. Each recital begins at 12:15 PM and is about 35-40 minutes long. Free Will Offering accepted. Free Parking. Listen to organists from near and far!

2017 Line Up: Tuesday, June 6th - Julie Kim from Congregational Church, Rochester Tuesday, June 13th - David Lim from University of Iowa, Ames Tuesday, June 20th - Kalle Akkerman from St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, June 27th - Christopher Wallace - Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN Tuesday, July 11th Grace Erie from Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Mankato, MN Tuesday, July 18th - Andrew Birling from Trinity Excelsior, Excelsior, MN Tuesday, July 27th - Joshua Lindgren from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake, MN Tuesday, August 1st Ralph Johansen from Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, MN Tuesday, August 8th - Timothy Strand from Gloria Dei Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, August 15th - Joseph Trucano from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN Tuesday, August 22nd - Jacob Benda from Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN Tuesday, August 29th - Benjamin Kolodziej from Perkins Chapel, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. Tunes on Tuesday: Annie Mack: 20-Jun, 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee West Circle, 4221 W Circle Drive, Rochester, Free. Join us at your West Circle Hy-Vee Market Grille for Tunes on Tuesday! We will feature live local musicians and exclusive food and drink specials. June 20th Featured Musician: Annie Mack ‘Annie Mack is a Blues Vocalist born and raised in the Heart of North Minneapolis.

Growing up in one of the most musically rich cities and being surrounded by creative energy she had always had a desire to pursue music. Many years later after experiencing some Life changing events she sought healing and found a home in The Blues. She has combined elements of Jazz,Funk and Soul to create a new and fresh take on Blues Classics while still paying respects to The Elders of the Blues. She delivers Soulful Vocals and Pure Emotion. This Self Proclaimed ‘Gritty Diva’ is able to belt it out with Raw Intensity,or with Sultry Sophistication. Annie Mack is able to take any song and make it her own by putting her unique spin on it. She sings with truth and conviction and makes a genuine connection with her audience. Annie Mack Is truly in her element on stage. Her shows are a concoction of High Energy and Humor,Sprinkled with just the right amount of Sass. Her shows are not to be missed!’ - Source: http://blueswomenintl. com/annie.html Event is rain or shine.

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St NW, Rochester, $40 . Join in the fun at Forager’s Local Creator’s night and learn the ancient art of encaustic painting! In this class you will learn basic application techniques as well as how to use tools to create texture. Texture can be created by either adding or scraping wax and both will be demonstrated.

Attendees will have access to all the tools necessary to experiment and create your own encaustic pieces.

Each attendee will have the opportunity to create several small pieces on wood panels. No experience is necessary. Ages 13- adult are welcome to attend.

Each class is is a stand alone class- come to one or all three! Feel free to bring any tools you would like to experiment with. Examples include kitchen utensils or pottery tools. Tools willl also be provided. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Eagle Bluff Skills School - Summer Solstice Drum Circle: 20-Jun, 7:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro, $15 . Come celebrate the summer solstice by drumming the evening away in the beautiful nature setting of Eagle Bluff. Join us for a drum circle, facilitated by a board-certified music therapist & Health RHYTHMS(R) facilitator. No previous music or drumming experience necessary. Come with an open heart and mind to experience the power of music and rhythm to celebrate the rhythms of the earth during this beautiful time of the year.Pre-Registration is required..

The Point Eco-Adventure: 21-Jun, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 . Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 21-Jun, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 . Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items

prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

Berne Wood Fired Pizza & Summer Concert Series: 21-Jun, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 Cty Hwy 24, West Concord, Free. Free summer concert in beautiful rural setting. Wood fired pizza served from 5:00 to 8:00. Think picnic, bring lawn chairs and adult beverages if preferred. Pop, water and ice cream sold on grounds. All ages welcome!

Google Berne Wood Fired Pizza for listing of bands.

Opening bands play at 5:15 Headliners at 6:30 pm.

Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert Series: 22-Jun, 7:30 PM, Chatfield City Park, , Chatfield, Free. Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert series every Thursday evening in the Chatfield City Park band shell. Free and family Friendly.

Concerts performed by Chatfield Brass Band, The Jack Brass Band (July 20th), and The Lost Faculties(July 28th). Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with music, food, and friends at the Chatfield City Park. See our web site for more information.

WEEK OF June 23-June 30: Shooting Star Bike Ride: 24-Jun, 8:00 AM, Shooting Star Bike Trail, LeRoy to Austin, LeRoy, More information to follow.. A wonderful opportunity to ride with family and friends through Prairie Visions country. The terrain is flat while you ride past a lake, rivers and streams, woods and wildlife. These rides promote and support the Shooting Star Recreational Trail. Helmets and registration form required for every rider. 4 mile Fun Ride - for age 12 & under or over 70 riders; no charge for this ride. Riders may purchase shirts separately. 20 mile and 40 mile Exerciser Rides all on paved trail 50 mile Workout Ride - combination of the trail and blacktop county roads 62 mile/100 mile Farm & City Challenger Rides: 62 Mile Map combination of the trail and blacktop county roads 100 mile Century Ride - 100 Mile Map - combination of the trail and blacktop county roads.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 24-Jun, 10:00 AM, Petco, 3430 55th St NW, Rochester, Free. Come out and meet Camp Companion’s adoptable animals.

Available dogs are out from 10:00 to 12:00 and available cats are out from 10:00 to 4:00.

Trinity Noon Day Organ Recitals: 27-Jun, 12:00 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church Rochester, 222 6th AV SW, Rochester, Free will offering. Enjoy Trinity’s Noon Day Downtown Organ Recitals. Each recital begins at 12:15 PM and is about 35-40 minutes long. Free Will Offering accepted. Free Parking. Listen to organists from near and far! 2017 Line Up: Tuesday, June 6th - Julie Kim from Congregational Church, Rochester Tuesday, June 13th - David Lim from University of Iowa, Ames Tuesday, June 20th - Kalle Akkerman from St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, June 27th - Christopher Wallace - Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN Tuesday, July 11th Grace Erie from Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church,

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MN Center for the Book Arts: 28-Jun, 4:00 PM, Henderson Public Library, 110 South Sixth Street, Henderson, Free. Found in both ancient and contemporary bookbinding traditions, the versatile accordion book is created by folding a long sheet of paper to create individual pages. This structure allows the viewer to read a page at a time or to view the entire book at a glance. A structure for all ages, the accordion is limited only by the imagination. Limit of 20 participants. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund..

Berne Wood Fired Pizza & Summer Concert Series: 28-Jun, 5:00 PM, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 Cty Hwy 24, West Concord, Free. Free summer concert in beautiful rural setting. Wood fired pizza served from 5:00 to 8:00. Think picnic, bring lawn chairs and adult beverages if preferred. Pop, water and ice cream sold on grounds. All ages welcome!

Google Berne Wood Fired Pizza for listing of bands.

Opening bands play at 5:15 Headliners at 6:30 pm.

Eagle Bluff Skills School - Fossil Hunting in Filmore County: 29-Jun, 9:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $40 . Collect fossils older than dinosaurs!

At Whispering Winds, Spring Valley, you will tour fossil collections of ancient sea creatures including Gastropods, Cephalopods, Trilobites, Fisherites, Bryozoans and Brachiopods. Then youll travel to 2-3 sites to hunt, all within 7 miles of Spring Valley, and collect your own fossils- guaranteed! Bring a bag for carrying your fossils. If you bring a hammer, you must have eye protection. There is always the chance that you could find ice-aged fossils, Native American artifacts, cold water agates, and geodes. The class meets at Eagle Bluff and travels via Eagle Bluff van to Whispering Winds. All ages welcome!Pre-Registration is required.

Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert Series: 29-Jun, 7:30 PM, Chatfield City Park, , Chatfield, Free. Chatfield ‘Music in the Park’ Summer Concert series every Thursday evening in the Chatfield City Park band shell. Free and family Friendly.

Concerts performed by Chatfield Brass Band, The Jack Brass Band (July 20th), and The Lost Faculties(July 28th). Enjoy a beautiful summer evening with music, food, and friends at the Chatfield City Park. See our web site for more information.

Church of Cash: 30-Jun, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $12-$22.

Member: $17 | Non Member $22 | Student: $12.

Returning for their second time, this band wowed our audience with their authentic sound and classic feel.

What the Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit. A topnotch tribute act.

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Mankato, MN Tuesday, July 18th - Andrew Birling from Trinity Excelsior, Excelsior, MN Tuesday, July 27th - Joshua Lindgren from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake, MN Tuesday, August 1st - Ralph Johansen from Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, MN Tuesday, August 8th - Timothy Strand from Gloria Dei Lutheran, St. Paul, MN Tuesday, August 15th Joseph Trucano from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN Tuesday, August 22nd - Jacob Benda from Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN Tuesday, August 29th - Benjamin Kolodziej from Perkins Chapel, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. Tunes on Tuesday: Tim Dallman: 27-Jun, 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee West Circle, 4221 W Circle Drive, Rochester, Free. Join us at your West Circle Hy-Vee Market Grille for Tunes on Tuesday! We will feature live local musicians and exclusive food and drink specials. June 27th Featured Musician: Tim Dallman Music Tim Dallman is a Rochester, Minnesota musician who writes and performs his own material, as well as an extensive collection of classic and contemporary rock and pop cover songs, His original songs blend elements of rock, blues, jazz and folk in fresh and surprising ways.

Event is rain or shine.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 28-Jun, 8:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 . Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

The Point Eco-Adventure: 28-Jun, 1:00 PM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $50 . Come experience a culinary, service learning, eco-adventure! Begin your adventure with Mary Bell, as you learn and help prepare seasonal, Native America, pre-contact foods.

Next, explore The Point, one of the most biodiverse places left on the Root River. Learn about the education demonstrations that take place here and give something back by participating in a service learning project such as invasive control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, or trail maintenance, to name a few. Finish up the adventure with great conversation over a light seasonal meal savoring some of the items prepared earlier. This class may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Note: This is a great family activity and weekend escape adventure! Schedule your private eco-adventure. Scheduling is based on group size and instructor availability. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to The Point project at Eagle Bluff to further educational efforts. Preregistration highly encouraged.

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BOOK REVIEWS The Bookworm Sez:

‘History of Wolves’

by Emily Fridlund

The Bookworm Sez:

‘The Schmuck in My Office’

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“Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again”

by Theresa Caputo The Bookworm Sez:

‘Death Goes Overboard’

by David S. Pederson

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Let it go.

That’s what people say when others are upset: let it go. Shake it off. Can’t do anything about it now, so why dwell on it? Pretend like it never happened and that you didn’t see a thing - at least until, as in the new novel History of Wolves

by Emily Fridlund, you can’t unsee anymore.

In just 16 years of life, Madeline “Linda” Furston had seen two dead bodies.

The first one was her old history teacher: she sensed that he was dead before he was even carried from the middle-school. The second one, Paul, wasn’t dead when she last saw him, but he might as well have been.

Just two – which is hard to believe, considering that her early childhood was spent in a struggling commune. Nobody died there, though; instead, one by one, everyone drifted away to other places with

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your co-worker is an idiot.

All day long, he’s blah-blahblah, telling you how great he is, the coolest guy ever. If you’ve done something, he’s done it better. Twice. You’d love it if the boss fired the jerk, but then you’d be shorthanded and that’s no good, either. So read “The Schmuck in My Office” by Jody J. Foster, MD MBA (with Michelle Joy, MD) and find out a better way of dealing with him.

When she was in business school, Foster, a psychiatrist, was often amused and pleased to be a goto person when conflicts arose. Classmates constantly asked for help in dealing with others who rankled them, and she was usually successful in smoothing ruffled feathers and feelings. So what are her secrets?

First of all, she says, don’t assume that people are being jerks on purpose. Most folks act one way or other when they think they’re doing the right thing, or because they haven’t been told any differently.

Oftentimes, they don’t know they’re bugging someone

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Each day feels a little longer than the last.

They don’t start out that way; you awaken each morning and, for the first few seconds, everything’s fine. But then you remember – you’ll always remember – that you’re suffering from a loss and in the new book “Good Grief” by Theresa Caputo, you’ll see how your loved one wants you to move on.

Ever since she was a young girl, Theresa Caputo has been able to “sense and feel Spirit that’s around us every day.” She can, therefore, pass on messages from those who’ve passed – and the dead have a lot to say.

This book is the result of what Spirit has told Caputo.

Spirit, she writes, want everyone to know that “death has ended their lives but shouldn’t end yours.”

They have died but they are still with you, and while they absolutely know you’ll grieve, they want you to heal, too.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Can you float me a loan?

It’s a common question when your friends know you’re flush with cash. Can I hold a ten for a minute? Can you spot me five? Sure, you probably could but will it be hard to collect on that debt or, as in the new noir mystery, “Death Goes Overboard” by David S. Pederson, will you be paid back swimmingly?

The weekend was all set.

Detective Heath Barrington had everything planned down to the last detail: he and police officer Alan Keyes were heading to a cabin in Northern Wisconsin, just the two of them, under the guise of a “fishing trip.”

It was 1947, after all, and discretion was absolutely necessary for two professional gay men, but the getaway would be a great chance to see where their new relationship was going.

Still, despite his and Alan’s carefulness, rumors could

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electricity and bathrooms, or places less remote than northern Minnesota, until just Linda and her parents were alone. That left Linda with the ability to fend for herself, an understanding of wolf-like stealth, keen knowledge of surrounding woods and lakes, and the middle-school nickname of “Freak.”

With no friends, an introverted personality, and a preference for animals over people, Linda naturally kept to herself. It was easier and safer … until the Gardner family arrived at the summer home across the way.

She had spotted them moving in and watched them from the roof, so she felt as though she knew them before they even met. Paul, the 4-year-old, took to Linda straight away; Patra, the mother, noticed, and hired Linda to spend time with the boy. At $10 a day, it was more than Linda could make as a waitress, and she liked Paul.

She was fascinated with Patra.

It was quite some time before Linda would meet Paul’s father.

Leo was 11 years older than his wife, a mostlyhumorless, laser-focused astronomer who made Linda feel unsettled. He tried to engage her in serious philosophical and religious conversations, but his beliefs were not hers, and never would be.

Especially when it came to the care of his son. with their behavior, so Foster advocates compassion when dealing with conflicts. Consider the other person’s story and way of thinking. It helps to step into their shoes.

Then, and though Foster very strongly stresses that this book is not a psychiatry manual and that you shouldn’t make armchair diagnoses, understand that there are several basic kinds of office schmucks you might encounter in your worklife.

Narcissists – up to 75 percent of which are men – thrive on compliments and hate being ignored. The “Venus Flytrap” loves chaotic and unstable relationships (think: Fatal Attraction). The Swindler only cares about the deal, and only if it benefits himself. “The Bean Counter” is obsessive and has difficulty letting things go, while Distracted people let go too easily. And then there are those with serious substance abuse problems, undiagnosed illnesses, true cultural differences, or just plain eccentricities.

Finally, says Foster, when you’re angry and digging for any possible reason to lend a shred of compassion, don’t forget to look inside.

“Go get the mirror,” she says. “Hurry.”

And then go back and read the chapter entitled “Important Disclaimers.” As you’re reading The Schmuck in My Office, you can’t keep them in mind enough.

All you want is to have your old life back but your goal, says Caputo, is to find a “new normal.” To start the process, understand that grieving is different for everyone, and the time it takes is personal. There are no rules and “there are no expectations…”

“Even so,” says Caputo, “the most complicated grief process must include the intention to embrace life again, which is what Spirit considers healing.”

To reach for healing, reach first for your higher power, whether it’s God or another deity. Pay attention for signs or coincidences; both are good indications that your loved one is with you. Learn to self-soothe and meditate. Although it feels impossible, learn to give up guilt and anger by understanding that we all have a “destiny window.” Try to get enough sleep, eat well, and forgive yourself for things that happened in the past, “speak your truth,” face your fears, and get unstuck. Move forward and finally, says Caputo, learn to generate “an incredible amount of positive energy” through gratitude. It “helps you embrace life every day.”

Let’s start here: It’s astonishingly easy to scoff at what’s inside “Good Grief,” but scoffing likely means you don’t need its information. Skeptics, please quietly put this book back on the shelf. It’s not for you. come from anywhere, which was why Barrington was worried when his boss called him in early one day.

Fortunately, the Chief didn’t want to quiz Barrington on his love life; he wanted to send the Detective on a special assignment.

Milwaukee law enforcement had been following Gregor Slavinsky ever since the small-time hood got out of prison, assuming that he’d screw up eventually.

That’s exactly what happened. Word on the street was that Slavinsky recently borrowed $25,000 from Benny Ballentine, a bigger crook and the guy the department really wanted to nab. Both were booked on a Lake Michigan excursion, and something was afoot. The Chief needed Barrington to find out more.

The “fishing trip” cancelled, Barrington boarded a small luxury boat for a weekend tour. With few fellow travelers – two known hoodlums, a henchman, plus a man and his elderly aunt – he thought he would have no trouble keeping an eye on everyone, especially since the boat’s steward was an undercover cop, too.

But when a scuffle, a splash, and a missing crook proved otherwise, Barrington knew his assignment had suddenly changed.

Slavinsky was nobody’s favorite guy … but who among the handful of possible suspects had the most reason to kill him?

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Here’s a nice surprise: I sincerely did not know where History of Wolves was taking me when I first started it.

It’s not a mystery; you know right away that something happened and it wasn’t good. It’s not a thriller, although it’s quietly thrilling. You can tell it’s a heart-wrencher, but you don’t know why until author Emily Fridlund has you well and hooked. Even what I’ve told you here won’t ruin the surprise of reading this book, partially because of a teenage main character who is wise beyond her years. She tells this story from the viewpoint of a damaged, grown-up Linda, looking back, with slow pain that’ll make you howl.

This book starts off sluggishly and a little weird, but stick around; it’s laying the groundwork for a good character you’ll come to like. Read a little more, and History of Wolves will soon become a book you can’t let go.

History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund c.2017, Atlantic Monthly $25.00 / higher in Canada 279 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

That’s because using real psychiatric diagnoses to battle an office pest can be fraught with danger, and author Jody J. Foster (with Michelle Joy) is careful to repeatedly warn readers of this. Yes, the possibilities are undeniably interesting and can explain so much, and it’s the rare person who hasn’t smugly rattled off a layman’s diagnosis for an office bother, but remembering that “There is an important distinction between personality traits… and personality disorders” is the key to using this book. It helps that the authors also offer end-of-chapter hints for both workers and bosses, too.

Though it’s not a handbook, this is fascinating.

It may even teach you some compassion, so it’s recommended for anyone who works with others, shares an office, or is a supervisor. The Schmuck in My Office may get you fired … up.

The Schmuck in My Office: How to Deal Effectively with Difficult People at Work by Jody J. Foster, MD MBA with Michelle Joy, MD c.2017, St. Martin’s Press $25.99 / $36.99 Canada 336 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

Instead, author Theresa Caputo, The Long Island Medium, has filled her book with words of companionship and hope, which goes a long way to comfort those who are in the throes of grief and are nearly paralyzed by it. Now, granted, what she says could probably be found in nearly every survivor’s self-help book, but hers mixes religion and new-age with exercises and get-through advice, in a tone that’s extremely gentle for those who need a very light touch.

Caputo admits she’s not a therapist, but that quiet literary hand-holding may be all some readers truly need.

While this book somewhat lacks heavily-detailed client stories and may therefore seem like a quick read for fans, it’s good but it isn’t really for them. Instead, “Good Grief” has a target: for the newly-bereaved, it’s worth spending a little more time.

“Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again” by Theresa Caputo c.2017, Atria $25.99 / $34.99 Canada 209 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

Every cliché ever packed in a noir novel – every single one – seems to be inside “Death Goes Overboard.”

You’ve got mobsters, a fedora-wearing detective in a pinstriped suit, seemingly-prim matrons, and manhungry blondes eager for marriage. It’s like an old black-and-white movie in book form – but curiously, you probably won’t mind.

You won’t mind because author David S. Pederson has packed a lot of else in this novel. You don’t normally find a soft-sided, poetry-writing mobster in a noir mystery, for instance, but he’s here. And then there is the sweetly chaste, budding romance between two men; not so unusual, again, except that one of them is considering something drastic in order to hide his secret, a side-plot that’s historically accurate and that fits.

So this novel is both predictable and not, making it a nice diversion for a weekend or vacation. If that’s the kind of book you enjoy, then “Death Goes Overboard” will make you buoyant.

“Death Goes Overboard” by David S. Pederson c.2017, Bold Strokes Books $18.95 / higher in Canada 237 pages Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

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By Daniel G. Moir editor@southernminnscene.com

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The Chainsmokers – Memories...

Do Not Open

wanted to like this album. I really, really did. From their first swing at modern day culture on the 2014’s breakthrough single “#Selfie,” the New York duo of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall continued to release progressively engaging Electronic Dance Music songs each better than the last that hit a rare pinnacle last year. By ANY standard, number-one song “Closer” was THE Summer anthem of 2016. Anticipation and expectations for their debut album were high.

Instead of a triumphant party, Memories…Do Not Open sounds more like the wind-down than the wind-up. Beats are plodding, melodies are simple-minded, and lyrics are like the childishly self-absorbed work of a foul-mouthed kindergartner.

Overall, it’s contrived. For those who know rock history, let me put it this way-If deadMau5 and Skillrix are the Beatles and the Stones of EDM, then The Chainsmokers are The Knack. This may very well be the most boring album of the year.

Similar to “Closer, ” album opener “The One” begins by intoning “You know, I’m sorry, I won’t make it to your party” before evolving into the dead-end tale of multiple regrets and the neglect leading to a dying relationship. While attempting to re-capture the magic that made “Closer” so great, it mis-fires badly and serves ample warning of the vapid nature of the remaining 11 tracks.

“Break Up Every Night” is designed as a bouncy club hit, but is weighed down by the weak vocals of Taggart and the laughable, endlessly repeated title coupled with an uninspired melody. On the plus side, at least this was “laugh out loud” funny, but probably not in the way that its creators intended. It might have been orchestrated by the airhead from “#Selfie.”

Bragging about having “been drunk three times this week” Taggart uses “Bloodstream” as a botched attempt to reveal depth by self-immolating in his pain and suffering. Instead of proving “how complicated” he really is, the self-absorbed focus of the lyrics paint a barely understood sequence of emotions and partially-described events. At best, this downbeat song is the equivalent to a middle of the night

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Brother Ali - All The Beauty In This Whole Life

rother Ali, the smooth voiced albino Muslim from Minneapolis, has 17 years of hip hop under his belt.

In that time he has relentlessly sought to deliver thick rhymes full of personal reflection, as well as heavy-handed thoughts on the social and political climate.

He never misses an opportunity to spit truths regardless of the discomfort they drum up within us. Because buried in the lines exposing the disparity of race and social class in this country, he fills in the cracks with love.

“All The Beauty In This Whole Life” is Ali’s fifth full length album (with many EPs and mixtapes in between). It highlights more than ever the importance of extending love and respect to fellow humans and the benefits that can result when we do.

Like much of Brother Ali’s previous work, this album was produced by Anthony “Ant” Davis (aka one half of Atmosphere). Ant’s production for Brother Ali and for Atmosphere could be called the foundation of the “Minneapolis hip hop sound”. His beats and instrumental additions are organic in an analog way, with cracks in the film.

There is an inherent simplicity in his creations that compliment the rapper versus making smoke and mirrors to conceal less than stellar rhymes. Horns and keys are prevalent, giving Ali’s songs a throwback-summer-in-Harlem-vibe. Ali’s voice goes over like dark chocolate. It’s serious, slightly sweet, smooth, but not for the weak at heart. He can be aggressive when the moment calls, but mostly soothing, like musical aroma therapy. Ali calls out often to a higher power, invoking a level of spirituality, yet it does not intimidate or alienate non-believers.

The first single “Own Light (What Hearts Are For)” observes how we often go looking for light elsewhere when we should be looking in the mirror. The sunny guitar lick is Ali’s version of a friend kicking your butt to make you a better person. He

drunk-dialed regret-laden phone call to an ex-lover.

Memories…Do Not Open is littered with aimless melodies and comical pretense like the intro to the track “Honest” with the assertion “that there is no end to the hypocrisy of the human heart” before fumbling to come clean on assorted infidelities while on the road. The duo give off faux regret and hip reluctance to fame by saying that they “don’t even like the road” and “are just on the radio.” Taggart and Pall’s level of “woe is me” is both embarrassing and stultifying. Worst of all, it comes off as completely insincere. You can almost hear the two of them high-fiving each other at the conclusion.

Due to Taggart’s vocal weaknesses, the Chainsmokers wisely recruited a rotating assemblage of singers to cover the microphone duties on half of the album. Unfortunately, unlike past firecracker collaborations like “Habits (Stay High)” with Tove Lo or the outstanding Daya-led “Don’t Let Me Down,” here you find Emily Warren, Louane, Jhené Aiko and Coldplay all witlessly mired in a boring sonic mess.

This disaster of an album thankfully ends with the excruciatingly auto-tuned voices of bro-tastic country duo Florida Georgia Line on “Last Day Alive.” A “now or never” anthem that attempts to justify questionable actions taken smacks of irresponsibility instead of inspiration.

Other than the partially interesting single “Paris,” all the exciting builds and dramatic drops from their previous works are completely absent from Memories…

Do Not Open. If The Chainsmokers are to progress as a serious act with a longer shelf-life, they would be wise to regroup and get over themselves. They might want to try getting in some deeper thought, effort and outward focus between shots of alcohol before the next album.

But first, lemme take a selfie.

Bottom Line: A wasted opportunity that attempts to be hip while wallowing in over-inflated ego.

Daniel G. Moir has forgotten more about music than all the rest of us know combined. Reach him at editor@southernminnscene.com

points out the nefarious nature of materialism and how true happiness comes from inside. On this track and others, he uses modern day slang and tech jargon in puns, extending a hand to today’s younger generation.

All The Beauty would not be complete without a couple heartbreakers. One being “Can’t Take That Away.” On this track he gives beautiful real life professions of love to his wife. Instead of taking the usual love song stance of showering his subject in compliments, Ali acknowledges her shortcomings and promises to love her for them, through them, because of them. “When you make mistakes, my heart is the place where they’re safe.” Ladies across the land sigh in unison.

The second one, “Dear Black Son,” he performed at Rhymesayers 20 in December last year. No one had heard it before then and the moment was incredibly moving. To hear it in its full form would put tears into the eyes of any parent. The acknowledgement of the injustices his son may face and his hopes and dreams for his child are things parents of any color can relate to.

When you listen to Brother Ali, you’re on his journey. You’re at his church. Even if you do not share his beliefs, it’s impossible not to enjoy his sermon. Brother Ali is Muslim, which some people stereotype as evil, but the way he raps about the human condition and how we should treat each other is anything but. If Brother Ali had a church, I would join. I suspect others would too. His message of love is constant and unyielding. He’s been known to say real love isn’t about loving your partner or your mom or your uncle. Real love is about showing love to someone you hate. That is a message we need so much right now as politics continue to divide us.

All The Beauty in This Whole Life is a reminder we’re all humans trying to find our way, wanting the same end goals. Brother Ali delivers this message beautifully and uncensored.

Sarah Osterbauer is the SouthernMinn Scene music columnist and critic. She loves to meet the people who make the city’s heart beat (and sometimes break). Follow her on twitter @SarahOwrites.

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4 ways established professionals can improve their résumés hanging jobs can be a difficult decision to make, especially later in one’s career. In many ways, landing a new job is more challenging than ever thanks to the technology-driven society in which people live. Information is shared faster than ever, and applying for jobs isn’t the same as it might have been as recently as a decade ago.

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Adapting a résumé as one ages and has gained experience can be advantageous. A well-crafted résumé is one way for professionals to demonstrate how their skill set is current and adaptable to today’s business climate. The following tips can help improve a résumé when the time comes to move on to a new job.

1. Focus on your accomplishments

Rather than focusing on job responsibilities at each job you held, gear the résumé around what you achieved in each position.

This will help identify how you performed in the position, instead of just a general retelling of what you did. It can be challenging to achieve this for jobs that don’t naturally lend themselves to numerically quantitative results (i.e., increased department sales by 15 percent), but it’s still possible to use a résumé to illustrate your achievements.

Rather than state that you were responsible for providing customer service, explain that you built your reputation on conveying difficult technical terms to the layperson, serving as the go-to employee for translating job jargon for outside correspondence.

If you have quantitative proof of how you accomplished something, certainly add it. This can include measures of profit growth, reduction of debt or increase in customer base.

2. Aim for the future Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. This means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position.

Chances are you can find skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to

pad the résumé. Therefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exemplifies how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it.

3. Choose the right keywords It’s important to optimize a résumé for digital scanning, which has become a major component of the employment sector.

This includes using the correct keywords and phrasing so that your résumé will get “flagged.”

Take your cue from the job advertisements themselves and mimic the verbiage used.

Replace the lingo accordingly, tailoring it to each job you apply for.

Also, consult the “about us” area of a prospective employer’s website. This area may offer clues about buzz words for the industry.

4. Set yourself apart Engage in activities that can improve your marketability. Be sure to list training, coursework, degree, or volunteer efforts that pertain directly to the skills needed for the job to which you’re applying. These additions can tip the scales in your favor over another applicant.

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The BEARDED LIFE

Kevin Krein has been writing “The Bearded Life” since 2013. He operates the award winning music blog Anhedonic Headphones, his writing has appeared on the website Spectrum Culture, and he is an occasional contributor Bearded Gentlemen Music. His Twitter account is a place of silent reflection: @KevEFly.

A place of reflective silence

G

oing back as far as when I turned 16 and began working at a drug

store in rural Illinois, all the way through today, music has in some way or another, been a part of nearly every job I’ve held.

At the drug store, it was a rotation of mostly Top 40 hits spanning myriad genres and eras, occasionally interrupted by an in-store commercial for something on sale or a reminder of how great the pharmacy was. Nothing was overplayed often enough

to

drive one to

tears or madness, and every so often, you would hear a song you legitimately liked mid-90’s adult contemporary fodder like “Barely Breathing” and “A Long

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December” immediately come to mind as songs where you’d hear that opening note, pause in the middle of your work and say, “Awwww. That is my jam.”

It was at this job that I first discovered the perpetually underrated songwriting of Seattle’s Shawn Smith. Fronting the band simply named Brad, their minor hit “The Day Brings” would occasionally play in the store, and nearly 20 years later, is still one of my favorite songs.

When I was in my mid-20s, there was my two-year stint working out of an office where, for a bulk of my time there, the soundtrack was a very limited selection of music housed on someone’s iPod, set on shuffle. The soundtrack was mostly comprised of The Blues Brothers’ seminal Briefcase Full of Blues, a Brian Setzer Orchestra live LP, and some kind of Big Band-era and swing music compilation.

Needless to say, it was horrible, because to me, music like this is unlistenable. And, to this day, the utterance of the expression “Jump, Jive, and Wail” is enough to give me a case of the howling fantods.

Many years later, when I started writing for the newspaper, listening to music while you worked - either quietly on your computer’s speakers, or through the use of headphones - was, for the most part, frowned upon.

Headphones specifically were singled out as problematic because it would cut you off from the rest of the newsroom: you could miss your editor shouting something at you from across the sea of cubicle walls. You may miss a phone call from a source that had been avoiding you all day. You may not hear the police scanner go off, missing out on a chance to watch a grass fire, or exploit a mental health crisis taking place.

So, in that instance, you listen to the silence.

You hear the gum that the person who sits on the other side of your cube wall is chewing. You hear the insufferable whistling sound effect that plays when somebody, who refuses to silence their mobile device, receives a text message. You hear one side of a telephone conversation about the difference between a free notice of death and an obituary. You hear the humming, whirring, and chugging coming from the photocopier.

You hear the steady, rhythmic plinking of dirty water hitting the bottom of a plastic cup under the leaky coffee maker.

You hear your own exasperated sighing noises, and you begin to wonder how often you make them, and if others around you hear them too.

Music, as a whole, is incredibly subjective and polarizing. What someone else loves, you may loathe with the fury of a thousand summer suns; and what you think would be, at the very least, tolerable to a large group of people, can drive at least one of them to the breaking point.

At my current job, we use “Pandora for

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Business,” and unlike the regular ass version of Pandora, it is thankfully free of advertisements, and does not time out after every four hours of use to inquire as to if you are “still listening” or not.

However, just like the regular ass version of Pandora, it eventually lodges itself into the same relatively small selection of songs.

For awhile we were treated to a Reggaethemed station, where one could expect to hear the studio version of “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley, as well as a sick live version of the same song by Ziggy Marley featuring the out of tune belting of John Popper (the guy from Blues Traveler.)

It was also through this station, which I had given the affectionate nickname of “Bro Intellectual Radio,” that I was introduced to the Canadian band “MAGIC!” and their hit “Rude,” which has the distinction of being both one of the most awful sounding and misogynistic pop songs in recent memory.

Later, there was a station that my co-worker referred to as “Hipster Cocktail Party,” which was a strange blend of white men with acoustic guitars, odd electronica-lite covers of songs like “Wicked Game” or “Harvest Moon,” popular songs by Adele, Duffy (the poorman’s Adele), and Amy Winehouse, along with some other Top 40 fodder thrown in for good measure.

It was this station that began to push people toward their personal breaking points.

We would occasionally hear one or two songs by Florence + The Machine, which apparently proved to be just way too much for one of my co-workers to handle.

She’s literally the most mild mannered person I’ve ever met in my life, but as “Shake it Out” played for probably the second time that day, to no one in particular, she screamed “AAAUUUGGGGHHHH” the way Charlie Brown does when the football gets pulled away from him, followed by, “I HATE THIS MUSIC!” There was also a time when “I Will Wait” by Mumford and Sons was included in the rotation. This time, a different, but still very mild mannered co-worker turned to me, and as Marcus Mumford stomped and strummed away on his banjo, calmly said, “I don’t know how you feel about this song, but first I’m gonna kill Mumford. Then, I’m gonna kill his sons.”

Once, during a discussion about what station we should be listening to, I suggested either ambient droning, or early ‘90s rap music - I was half kidding about this. But

no one took my suggestion seriously.

Music, as a whole, is incredibly subjective and polarizing.

And someone will always be unhappy no matter how hard you try to please everybody. As another half joke of a suggestion, I said that maybe we should just work in silence.

You’ll notice it now that I have pointed it out, but there is no music overhead in Target. If you’re close enough to the electronics department, you can hear the loop of promotional videos playing on the televisions, but at the other end of the store, you can only hear the sound of a child

screaming, the sound of a shopping cart with a screwed up wheel, and the sound of your own thoughts as you ponder why you are always on the verge of being crushed by a torrential downpour of sadness when you step into a Target.

Maybe you can’t be left alone with your own thoughts though, even in the workplace. Maybe you need to hear an acoustic live version of Adele’s “Right as Rain” to distract you from your existential dread and keep you focused on the task you are being paid to do.

Maybe you don’t want your work environment to be a place of reflective silence.

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