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The Warhol exhibit is currently featured at the Rochester Art Center.

The Comic Book Revival

With all the movies and an emphasis on cultural significance, comic books are back.

Giving Back

An interview with up-and coming actor and New Ulm native David Rysdahl.

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This show’s for you.

TRADITIONS Timeless styles and big-name stars you love.

GREAT SOUNDS Find your groove with exceptional music-makers.

FAMILY & YOUTH Fun and fresh just for kids...and their adults.

ENLIGHTEN Powerful, diverse stories invite you to explore, discover and wonder.

This show’s for you.

Exceptional artists from all over the world in a breathtaking setting create unforgettable performance experiences.

Doo Wop Project

April 7, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Take the journey of doo-wop from its beginnings to today.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

April 13, 7:00 p.m.

Combining the excitement of hip hop with the magical world of childhood for a stand out family music event.

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Kahulanui: Kings of Swing April 21, 7:30 p.m.

Stunning execution of big-band stylings join old & new for a phenomenal Grammy recognized sound.

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Brian Brooks: Wilderness

April 28, 7:30 p.m.

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Control and chaos collide in Wilderness, revealing opposing sides of the human condition.

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CONTENT APRIL 2017 / VOLUME 5 / ISSUE 4

4 So It Goes In SoMinn

The editor gets all preachy as he fills in for Autumn this month.

7 SoMinn SOUND

Our music columnist tackles a subject

that’s been on the minds of critics for

thirty-five years.

8 Andy Warhol comes to

Southern Minnesota

The Andy Warhol Exhibit

currently featured at the

Rochester Art Center explores the

famous pop artist’s work and his

influence on Southern Minnesota artists.

11 The resurgent comic book

With all those movies and an

emphasis on cultural significance,

comic books have made a popular

comeback and they aren’t just for

nerds anymore.

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13 Giving back

New Ulm native David Rysdahl is an

up-and coming actor in New York.

His success is based on experience, a

long night on the subway, and some

advice he received just before arriving

in the Big Apple.

16 Woldum TV

Out TV critic takes a look at the big

night for the movies.

18 Kate’s Cut

Kate gives a play-by-play account

of her trip to the MIA’s brand

new exhibit on filmmaker

Guillermo del Toro.

22 The TimeLine

34 Sportsball

33 CD Reviews:

As the Twins search for a shortstop (again), Karlee has a strategic suggestion for the organization.

32 The Bookworm Sez:

• Never Caught tells the story of a

slave’s escape from America’s first

First Family.

• Part tawdry, part topical, The Art of

the Affair is all fun.

• Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural

History is kind of icky, but really

interesting and, at times, even

funny.

• ‘Mary Browser and the Civil War Spy Ring’ is excellent historical

fiction for the young reader.

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• P.O.S. gives us another reason to call him the king of Twin Cities hip hop.

• Thievery Corporation’s The Temple of I & I is all about words, melody and chilling with Jah.

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September 23rd, 2017 | www.businessonbelgrade.org Bier on Belgrade: (Oktoberfest) Business on Belgrade present our miniature version of German heritage and fun. Join us for our 5th Annual Bier on Belgrade located in the Central Business District of Historic and Unique, Beautiful Lower North Mankato.

We will have a fun filled day of activities, food vendors, live music, Bier sampling and 18 beers on tap from local and world renown brewery’s. Ceremonial first beer with city officials, bean bag toss, and keg bowling. Wear your Lederhosen or St. Paulie Girl outfit and receive and extra free beverage ticket with $10.00 admission. Must be 21 years of age to attend.

December 2nd, 2017 | www.businessonbelgrade.org Bells on Belgrade: “Holiday fun event for the entire family”.

Trolley Rides along Belgrade Ave., Medallion Hunt, Santa & Elves, Local Caroling Groups, Winter Wonderland Parade and more. Join us on Belgrade Ave. In Beautiful Lower North on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Winter Wonderland Parade is set for 6:30 p.m. on Belgrade Ave. This event is for THE CHILDREN and brought to you, FREE of charge by the Business on Belgrade Association, and The City of North Mankato. Please visit the Belgrade Ave. Local merchants for Holiday specials. MERRY CHRISTMAS

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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

Give me a break

By RICH LARSON editor@southernminnscene.com Editor’s note: Autumn has the month off, so I’m pinch-hitting for her. Don’t panic. She’ll be right back in this space next month.

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e’ve all been there.

Sometimes you just need a break.

Things can pile up in life. Kids, school, deadlines, bills, broken down cars, sales goals, spouses, parents, the cracked face on your phone, MONEY, siblings, voice mails, emails, incessant wind pounding outside your bedroom wall, meetings, the 10 o’clock news, the clock that says 3:34 (a.m.), cholesterol, Facebook, a bad haircut…and before you know it, you’re having a complete meltdown because there isn’t enough space on your DVR to record The Americans.

These are tempestuous times. Yes, we live in an age of ease and creature comforts. And supposedly, we know how to take care of ourselves better than ever before. We can order a pizza by talking to our phone, and then get on a treadmill the next morning and know exactly how much time we have to put in to work off the extra piece we probably shouldn’t have eaten.

We use words like “empowerment” and “Namaste.”

We can choose the news we’re getting. If we don’t like what’s happening on the Bad News Channel, we’ll just watch the Good News Channel.

Our culture is becoming more accepting and forgiving. We can marry whomever we fall in love with. Even the chains of gender are beginning to loosen.

Weed is a little more legal than it used to be.

It’s 2017 and we can tailor our surroundings to fit our needs.

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“They” keep telling us that life is just easier now.

Right?

Um… yeah. Not so much.

If we’re really moving towards this Utopian destiny, then how come so many of us feel like shit all the time?

For all the access and information at our fingertips; for all the relaxation methods we can learn; for all the organizational tools we have readily available to us, things don’t really seem to slow down, do they? I mean, sure, you can download a meditation app to your Galaxy S7, but when are you going to find the twenty minutes in your day to actually use the thing?

You just wish the world would give you a break, but it never really seems to do that.

Okay, so this is where I turn the whole column around and get all Namaste on you.

Clichés are clichés for a reason. They get repeated over and over again because, while they might over simplify things, they are (generally) fundamental statements of truth. So, here goes: Be the change you want to see in the world. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Or, to put it my favorite way, be the person your dog thinks you are.

I know I just lost a bunch of you. If I was reading this instead of writing it, I might have stopped by now, too, depending on what kind of day I was having. But it is a pure fact that the only thing you can control in this world is yourself (and even then, it’s only about 85% of the time.) So, if you’re truly bothered by the state of the world, or the way the world treats you, the best thing you can do is be an example for a better way to go about things.

Be aware of the way you talk to people. Don’t lash out in anger when it isn’t necessary. Don’t embellish your achievements in the hopes of gaining respect. Don’t be self-deprecating when it isn’t necessary. Just be honest. Be gentle. Be kind.

You know, breathe.

Maybe the biggest and best thing you can do for yourself is to not judge other people. Yeah, yeah, yeah I know: you don’t do that.

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That’s a load of crap. We all do it. You’re judging me right now for the words I’m writing, just as I’m judging you for rolling your eyes at me. And neither one of us is accomplishing anything of note. We just somehow feel superior for a moment and then we move on.

As we have become more and more plugged in to the world around us, we are truly connecting less and less (that’s another cliché, but another fundamental truth.) I can point a lot of fingers at why this is happening, and as a member of the media, I have to admit that my industry has been guilty of a lot of fear mongering lately, both directly and indirectly, maybe even in this very magazine. But it’s not just “The Media” that’s the problem. It’s conversations you have at work, or alone in your car, or at home with your husband. It’s what you do with the information you’re given. There’s a lot more “us vs. them” and “me vs. you” than there used to be. As things move forward, we seem to be leaving the idea of compassion behind.

But we need compassion now more than ever.

It’s not an easy thing. Compassion requires patience, trust, respect, and a healthy dose of optimism. How much of that can you muster these days?

We have to try, though.

We have to count on each other and we have to trust each other. In a world where the only thing we can control is ourselves, we need a whole lot of faith to make it through the day.

The best way to find that is to reward someone else’s faith in us.

The only way we’re going to find trust and respect is by treating everyone else with trust and respect. We have to be good to each other. We have to find some understanding. We have to be loyal to each other. And if you can’t do that, then maybe just fake it for a while and hope it pays off.

I know exactly how this sounds. I’m as cynical as you are these days; maybe more. But, to use another cliché, I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I need a break, so I’m reaching out and offering one to you. Do the same thing for someone else.

Let’s see what happens. SMS

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SARAH OSTERBAUER Sarah Osterbauer is a die-hard music lover. When she does her budget each month, food comes after concert tickets. Find her on twitter @SarahOwrites.

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very year as I dutifully watch the Grammys, I am always shocked at one point or another with one or more of the awards’ recipients.

Whether it was the year no-namer Esperanza Spalding took home Best New Artist, or the year Beck won over Beyoncé for best album, or this year when Adele cleaned up over Beyoncé, each year the Academy seems to make questionable choices. In some categories, even the nominees themselves seem puzzling (“I Took a Pill In Ibiza” nominated for whatever the case may be.

While adding “Grammy winner” can look great Record of the Year?). on anyone’s resume, it For those of does beg the question you who are how much it actually not aware, the makes a difference Grammys are for already successful voted on by performers. As much as members of I was upset at Beyoncé’s the Recording loss this year, what Academy. It would a Grammy win is made up do for her? She already of industry has reached a height professionals of success that few will in the field ever see. She has the (songwriters, capital and the resources singers, to do whatever she likes producers, and the will to do it. musicians, Virtually everything she record produces turns to gold executives, and she has a fierce and etc.) musical devoted following. Even equivalent to for Adele, the one who the voters of did win, what will her the Oscars. four trophies do for her?

They vote first Adele has seen massive for nominees success, sold out tours, and then for the has the resources and final winners.

After winning a grand total of two Grammys star power to work with According to while he was alive (one for Best Music Video and a whomever she pleases. the Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award), David Bowie won four People adore her and website, voters postumous Grammys for his album Blackstar. they won’t stop adoring are encouraged to only vote in their area of expertise and are allowed to vote for up to 15 categories plus the general fields like Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist.

When I first started watching, the award show was pretty boring, lots of awards, less performances.

As the show started to get smarter, they increased the performances and cut back on the actual award giving for the telecast, The bulk of awards instead moved to a ceremony the happens prior to the televised one. They upped the ante on performances by combining older artists with newer ones, making for once in a lifetime viewing. This change is all fine and good, in the name of quality entertainment. However, the performances tend to overshadow the recognition of the award recipients when their thank-you speech is cut short so Justin Bieber can perform alongside Kenny Rogers, or

her anytime soon.

A Grammy is supposed to be the highest honor than a recording artist can achieve. But when the voters don’t seem to hold up their end of the bargain - when that award is given to an artist that the public feels is undeserving – it devalues and diminishes the Grammys. It’s no wonder, then, that some artists shun such ceremonies, and don’t feel the need or desire to win.

Like most awards, there’s the feeling of a popularity contest going or some kind of backroom dealings where people shake hands and agree to vote this way or that way for some other gain. This year it felt obvious that the Academy was lacking a backbone, afraid to crown a winner making music that was as empowering as it may have been divisive. Some critics made it into a race issue, which also may be true, but regardless the fact remains, the Recording Academy likes to keep its winners non-controversial.

The only people who can really see a monetary or career benefit from winning a Grammy are the people we don’t see on the telecast. It’s the up and coming producers, songwriters, mixers, editors and musicians who may gain traction from winning such an award.

What then makes the Grammys relevant? Why should they endure as the gold standard for music quality? Do we need a new system to judge our music professionals? And if not, what changes can the Academy make to ensure that the most deserving person wins? As humans, we love contests and awards. We love the feeling of a win.

We inherently need to know who is “the best” at everything, which why so many of these awards exist. And while many other award shows have tried to dethrone the Grammys as the highest honor in music, no other organization has come close. Thus we continue to watch, year after year, crossing our fingers that our favorites take home trophies and that the performances make the DVR space worth it.

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Chance the Rapper won Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance.

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Ruby Amanfu - Known for her work with Jack White and as a backup singer for Wanda Jackson, Hozier and others, Ruby Amanfu released a solo debut in 2015. Her smoky soulful voice could heal the deepest of wounds.

She reeks of old school charm and style.

Sean Rowe - This New York bred singer-songwriter has been around for a long time but I just discovered him recently. His steep baritone has a lovely gruffness to it. He sings folky jams that will leave a oaky coating on your heart. He shares a record label with Tom Waits and at times comes across similar to him but less abrasive. Give him a listen and let yourself take a deep dive into his catalogue.

Go See The 90’s - The I Love the 90’s Tour is coming to Verizon Wireless Center on April 13.

The 90’s-tastic lineup includes Salt N Pepa, All 4 One, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Rob Bass and Young MC. Grab your overalls, your Starter jacket, bodysuit and choker and get ready to push it. Nostalgia wooooo!

MWMF - It is coming up on that time again! Mid West Music Fest continues to grow in size and strength of performers.

This year they’ll be in La Crosse, WI April 14 - 15 and in Winona April 28 - 29. A lot of the usual suspects will be performing including but not limited to Charlie Parr, Reina del Cid, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Night Moves, The Big Wu, The Honeydogs, Farewell Milwaukee and more.

This Happened Bey - The shining light in what has become a world of political madness is the epic announcement that Bey and Jay are expecting TWINS. Bey let the world know via Instagram, setting a record for “likes” with her partially nude photo of her growing baby bump. Her website showcased all the photos from her artfully done maternity shoot, some photos with Blue Ivy alongside her. Whether you cared about the news or not, the fact remains that the world could use more mini Beys and Jays.

Grammys - Adele went 4 for 4 at the Grammys this year to the dissatisfaction of many, including her. She made waves when she gave her speech, saying she although she and her team worked hard on 25, it was not the album that Lemonade was. She said the album was “empowering” specifically for her “black friends”. Many applauded her, disappointed in the result. Some cited this as part of the long standing issues the awards ceremony has with race.

Regardless of the race issues that remain, the Grammys are no stranger to divisive wins.

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By Megan Proft

editor@southernminnscene.com

first Saturday of the show opening.

“It’s just been so much fun,” Chad Allen said. The variety of reactions to the arts, the stories and the excitement of the show has been a joy to see, he said.

Allen is the Director of Community Engagement and Interim Manager at the art center.

He

round every corner and on every wall of the Rochester Art Center’s new exhibition “Andy Warhol: Minnesota Goes Pop” lies a surprise.

At first turn into the galleries, you’re greeted by a massive wall of diamond dusted Warhol prints featuring the likes of Dracula, Mickey Mouse and Superman. The first impression is powerful and sets you up with a promise for an exciting experience.

And the exhibition delivers on that promise.

As you move into the next gallery, electronica music pours out from a side room displaying wild neon animation. The techno sounds are a backdrop to the main room with both big and small pieces from a display of ceramic chickens to a single iPhone, each with their own message of consumerism and anxiety, respectfully.

The next room brings you into a world of playfully controversial cowboy and Native American art. More Warhol prints adorn the walls amidst other work with strong messages about culture and difficulty that stimulate conversation.

Behind the final corner turn awaits a surprising army of ornately Native Americancostumed Star Wars figures and a final set of thought-provoking pieces, all of which manage to both inspire and amuse.

With every room a vibrant mix of style, subject and surprise, “Andy Warhol: Minnesota Goes Pop” lives up to its name – it pops.

The exhibition is on display until May 14 at the Rochester Art Center, and features 26 Warhol prints as well as the work of 11 Minnesota artists displayed right alongside the Warhols. The show is already the art center’s most attended exhibition to date boasting 830 attendees on the

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Bianca Pettis, Portrait of the Gear (courtesy Rochester Art Center)

WHEN YOU FIRST LEARN ABOUT ANDY WARHOL

by Bianca Pettis You are 14.

Your friend Travis gives you a book.

It’s called WARHOL. You cannot put it down.

Paintings.

Polaroids.

Films.

Screenprints.

The Factory.

The Velvet Underground.

Parties.

Studio 54.

Interview Magazine.

Jean Michel Basquiat.

You write a poem.

You make a video.

You start a band.

You buy a camera.

You take a photograph.

IfYou You haveGo a party.

You decide that your life will be a work of art.

Superman (Andy Warhol, courtesy Rochester Art Center) said the impact of first stepping into the gallery matched with the interweaving of the Warhols and Minnesota artists is one of the things that makes the exhibition stand out.

“I think it’s the way that the show is hung… everything is in conversation with each other,” Allen said.

That conversation starts with two Warhol prints series – “Myths” and “Cowboys and Indians.”

We have the two sides of Andy,” Allen said.

“Myths” is comprised of the cheeky pop culture icons and fictional legends that as more of what audiences think of first when thinking of Warhol, he said, whereas the “Cowboys and Indians” is a lighthearted but thought-provoking take on the Native American plight.

Hung amidst the Warhols are the Minnesota artists, who also have embraced that combination in their pop art. They

also represent a diverse group of individuals, hailing from all different backgrounds and walks of life.

“How often do you walk into a museum and it’s all straight white guys hanging on the walls?” Allen said.

“There’s only one straight guy in the show.”

It’s a point of pride for the art center, which is working its way more and more toward a place with open doors to anyone.

“We’re shifting gears to become more a of a community-based art center… we think of ourselves as a “third place.” There’s home, work, then communal place,” he said. “We have positioned ourselves to be a third place.”

One of the artists who has found her place at the Rochester Art Center is Bianca Pettis who is one of the featured

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‘Nightingale and Rose’ by Katyoun Amjadi (courtesy Rochester Art Center) found Warhol inspiring in different ways, whether it was his exciting Studio 54 days, the parties at the Factory or his nuanced visual art.

That ability to fascinate and intrigue is part of why Allen believes Warhol has stood the test of time.

“I think it’s just that he was so out there – he was such a character. He was pop culture,” he said. “He had such a presence… Andy was such a tour de force.”

Pettis echoed Allen’s words, adding that Warhol’s work has the ability to reach many different audiences.

“I’ve always wanted my work to speak to as many people as possible. I think Warhol’s work succeeds at that. He’s able to create different layers of engagement,” she said. “There really is something there for everyone. That’s what’s exciting about pop art as well.”

“It’s quite an exciting exhibition,” she said. “I think the Warhol works that are featured are quite extraordinary.” SMS Megan Proft is a Southern Minnesota freelance writer and a frequent contributor to SouthernMinn Scene.

She can be reached at megan.proft@gmail.com

Rory Wakemup’s Star Wars Warriors (Courtesy Rochester Art Center)

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Pettis is currently finishing the MFA art program at the University and said she was delighted to be invited to be in “Andy Warhol: Minnesota Goes Pop.” She chose to exhibit “Portrait of the Gear,” a 15-foot painting accompanied by a poem.

“It’s kind of an imaginary landscape of my favorite music gear used in the band,” she said. “At the center of the piece is a mixing board - which connects all the instruments and controls their volume and mix.”

“Then there is a modified Speak and Spell, a Denon CD-J… the AM Radio with Flash Cameras and the Animal Organ. The instruments are very unique as music set up go,” Pettis said, adding that each element has their role in creating the overall piece.

Pettis’ thesis moves between poetry and writing so she chose to include a poem which is an introductory excerpt from her thesis paper, at the request of Sheila Dickinson, the exhibition curator.

Pettis said being a part of the show is a dream come true and that over the years she’s

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raig Cotton, owner of Book Review in Rochester, always looks forward to coming into work on Wednesdays. He knows there will be a spirited gathering, usually over the lunch hour, as a dedicated group of his customers descends on the store for their weekly holiday: new comic release day.

“I’ve got a very loyal fan base and they’re a great group of people,” Cotton said. “It’s a blast listening to the back and forth of people who are passionate about comics.”

Cotton’s store is one of several gathering spots in southern Minnesota for dedicated fans or casual readers who wade into an ever-expanding world of storytelling and art.

“The range of people is huge. From the 7-year-old who loves to read about Supergirl, to the 70-year-old who loves to read war story comics,” said Gilbert Johnson, owner of The Chapel Comics and Collectibles Shop in Albert Lea. “You wouldn’t believe the number of people that love comics here (in southern Minnesota.)”

Comic book readers in southern Minnesota interact with an artistic medium that has spanned decades and the globe. Many credit the publishing of the first Superman issue in 1938 as the start of a golden era of comics, which took off throughout World War II and into the following decade (Let’s face it: Nazis make for damn good villains.)

The history of comics has ebbed and flowed since then, but in recent years is trending toward a resurgence, with

June 2016 representing a high point in more than two decades for sales, according to the Washington Post.

John Meixner, owner of Little Professor Book Center in Owatonna, said part of that is due to the huge growth of popularity and cultural awareness of comic book characters through movies, which have seen a major boom in both production and popularity in recent years.

“There’s a lot more casual people who are aware of who the characters are from seeing the movies, or just the trailers for the movies,” Meixner added. “There are a lot of people who know who Wolverine is by seeing him from the movies. Netflix stories like Daredevil, Punisher, there’s these little niches that have grown for all kinds of characters.”

Beyond the draw of name recognition, comics have also benefited from an increasingly diverse and wide range of people making them and in the societal issues they depict, as well as improved technical skill and production value.

“The sophistication has absolutely gone up. They tackle a lot of different social issues, segregation, gay rights, different diseases. If it’s something that society talks about, someone will put it in a comic book,” Meixner said.

The ability to adapt to discuss current issues is a defining and appealing trait to comics, Johnson said.

“We have to be able to change … and touch different things that happen now, new issues, new ideas, new problems. They have to be able to be tackled. Without the characters evolving we couldn’t do that; the problems of the 40s and 50s are not the problems of today,” he said.

“I think that’s hindered what people think about comics, that they don’t realize that kind of (social commen-

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Especially with the growth of independent options for publishing, both physically and digitally, the range of people producing comics has never been wider, which has led to a wider range of options for readers.

“The change in readership, we’re seeing a much more diverse group than there ever used to be. And we’re seeing that in character development and story lines. Story lines have gotten much more complicated, deal more with issues that are going on in real life that people can relate to. It’s no longer, ‘a nuclear blast gives me super powers and evil aliens are coming down to take over our planet,’” Cotton said. “You see with new people coming into the market, new readers, they want new stories. They want something they can relate to, not something that’s been the same for the last 60 years. You walk that fine line between trying to keep the current readership that’s been around for years happy, and trying to build a new market. It’s not always an easy job to juggle.”

With adaptations and stories of the same character always shifting, there’s a bit of a double-edged sword for the appeal of comics: Some people enjoy the ever-evolving world, while some get frustrated with keeping up or going through periods of lesser quality than previous adaptations of a character.

“Like any type of written word, you have peaks and valleys with storytelling,” Cotton said. “With comics more so with novels, you have creative teams that come and go all the time. You may like how one person writes the character and someone else comes in and you don’t.”

Comics, like many things in our society, have also seen a shift in the thinking surrounding what was traditionally written off as “nerd culture.” The pervasiveness of its characters through movies and other mediums has helped redefine some of the stereotypes associated with reading comics.

“It has been pigeon holed through the ages, and it’s opening up a little more. As people experience things and see what comics can do, it changes their ideas,” Johnson said. “You grow up, you read comics, you’re a nerd. It’s touching more and more people now and you don’t have that as much.”

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“Do I want to say it’s cool to be a nerd?” Cotton added.

“In the past there was that element of being shunned, being the kid in high school who played (Dungeons and Dragons), you’re a social outcast. Now things like (comics) are so socially accepted and widespread, it’s not a big deal any more.”

A direct product of that has been the growth of places to gather around comics, whether online or in physical places like stores or conventions. The latter of those is increasing in number by at least one this year in Minnesota: Johnson is in the midst of finalizing plans for the first ChapelCon comic gathering, which is scheduled for July 2223 in Albert Lea and will feature many celebrities from the comics world. Opportunities like that, along with those weekly release days that see people gathering to get their hands on the latest issues, offer the chance to come together with people who are passionate about comics, which has long been part of the appeal in southern Minnesota and everywhere.

“I see people that have connected that never would have, because they’re from different walks of life. This is where they have a chance to meet up and connect with someone,” Cotton said. “It’s amazing how conversations turn to current affairs and life in general. The nice thing is once you get to know people you don’t just have to talk about the same thing. It broadens everyone’s knowledge and growth as a person. It’s hard enough to meet people in this world as it is, and you’ve got a common thread that you can bond over, share stuff and grow.”

“There’s something about being in the presence of someone else who’s passionate about what you are. It builds a connection that can’t be broken,” Johnson added.

“My regular customers don’t come in just to look at comics; they come in to talk. It builds a bigger community, and a stronger one.”

For those interested in exploring more about comics, the first Saturday of every May is Free Comic Book Day across the country. Find out more information at www. freecomicbookday.com.

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avid Rysdahl remembers the Decision and he remembers the Chef.

The Decision was made in one night, over drinks with friends, in the dwindling summer days of 2009.

Rysdahl, who once aspired to become a doctor, had graduated months earlier with a chemistry degree from St. Olaf College. But as he wrapped up a summer apprenticeship at a Shakespeare festival in Winona, talk drifted to the plans of his fellow festival participants. One friend, Nick, announced he was intending to move to New York City. David should move there, too, he said. And amid the din and alcohol-fueled haze of the American Legion bar early that morning, Rysdahl felt the Big Apple beckon.

“In that moment, I said, ‘Yeah, I think I’m going to go to New York, too,’” he recalled. “And in that moment I felt a wave of excitement. It felt like the right thing to do.”

By autumn, Rysdahl had relocated to pursue an acting career. It was then, during his flight out to New York, that he met the Chef.

Now in his 70s, the Chef was nearing retirement and preparing to move to Hawaii. But the Chef had also lived in New York for 50 some years, and he turned to Rysdahl during the flight to offer advice.

“Jump in with reckless abandon,” Rysdahl recalled him saying.

“The city gives back to those who give to it.”

The 22-year-old Rysdahl listened.

His first years in New York were, in turn, confusing, energizing, isolating and exhilarating. To scrape by he worked odd jobs. To get acting experience he took whatever gigs he could find. There was the month he spent as a doorman for a Syrian deejay’s extravagant parties. There was a stint bussing and delivering room service at The Standard, a ritzy hotel. There were the countless hours he toiled away in theater productions, performing before audiences of only a few people.

But over seven years, Rysdahl has started carving out an increasingly noteworthy career in the world of theater and film.

The New Ulm, native, now 29, sports an ever-growing resume.

His credits include appearances in scores of independent and short films; extensive experience in improv; starring roles in several

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feature-length films; and — most recently — a guest appearance on the CBS legal drama Bull.

The city, one might say, is giving back. ____________________________

The Decision to move to New York happened swiftly, but the love of acting had existed for years. In seventh grade a normally shy Rysdahl, with some nudging from his mother, landed the role of Cain in a school production of Children of Eden. During Act 1, his character infamously beats brother Abel to death with a rock.

The experience changed Rysdahl’s life.

“Being on stage for that first time, emoting something and having the audience respond, is a high that’s very hard to replicate,” he said. “I fell in love with being on stage and playing a character.”

Rysdahl regularly acted in theater productions from that point forward, whether at New Ulm Cathedral High School, from where he graduated in 2005, or at St. Olaf, where he majored in chemistry and English. At college, he distinguished himself through his earnestness and warmth — “a heartthrob on our campus without trying to be,” recalled long-time Artist in Residence Dona Werner Freeman, who cast Rysdahl in a St. Olaf production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Despite his affinity for acting, Rysdahl for years never seriously considered trying to do it as a career. That was a mountain, he said, that felt “just way too high to climb.” But after graduating from St. Olaf, he turned down an internship at a lab in favor of the Winona apprenticeship. There, at the Great River Shakespeare Festival, he played Laertes in Hamlet. He loved the dedication of his fellow actors and he admired their outlook on life.

“They all had a fire and a passion,” said Rysdahl, who at the time was questioning his own identity and evangelical upbringing. “I found a community of people who cared about humans and the human condition, but were putting that fire and passion and community together in a different way. I wanted to be part of that.”

And so came the move to New York City. Several actors Rysdahl worked with at the Shakespeare festival were from the city. One of them, Nicole, helped him find a one-month sublet. Rysdahl saw her the first week he moved to New York and never saw her again.

He was on his own.

Once in New York, Rysdahl’s own fire and passion were put to the test. Two years in — frustrated by a lack of money and career progression, and struggling with loneliness — he hit a near breaking point. During an almost comically bad night that included getting

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Instead, Rysdahl said, “it ended up being a baptism.” The following week he auditioned for a part in a small film. The project never went anywhere, but Rysdahl remembers his audition nonetheless: It marks the point, he felt, that his acting became more expressive and real and less of a put-on.

Success started to follow. He began performing consistently at the People’s Improv Theatre in 2012. In 2014 he joined The Studio System, a house team at PIT, and also collaborated with a friend to form the improv duo True East. He landed a lead role in the 2015 film That’s Not Us, currently on Netflix. He wrote the short film Black Swell and co-starred in it with Richard Kind.

Then, in 2016, actress Annabelle Attanasio saw his performance in the production Playing With Fire.

In ‘Stay at Home’.

supposed to be around age 45, and Gerber’s producer had to help coax her into auditioning the youthful, 20-something Rysdahl.

“He’s much younger than the scripted character so I just wasn’t thinking of him,” Gerber said. “But when I saw him do the [audition] scene I was like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ I was moved, and excited, and also kind of terrified because he was so different than the scripted character.”

The director dutifully continued auditions. But no one matched Rysdahl’s performance. Gerber ended up re-scripting the character.

“The audition scene that he did, he’s preaching in it,” Gerber recalled. “Most actors, when they audition they’re acting like they’re preaching.”

That genuineness as an actor is also a trait Mark Berger noticed. Berger produced and co-starred in That’s Not Us; he and David play one of three couples vacationing in a beach house. Berger and Rysdahl were strangers before the eight-day shoot started but quickly became good friends.

“David wears his emotions on his sleeve in a way where you can see that there’s real vulnerability behind his eyes for me to play with,” Berger said. “Together we were able to push each other to places where we felt uneasy or where the moment was really vulnerable. But since we had created that relationship with each other off-screen, we felt safe with each other.”

Rysdahl’s St. Olaf professors also remember something remarkably genuine about David, the person. Freeman, who taught Rysdahl in an Introduction to Acting class, recalled being struck almost immediately by his openness and kindness.

“There’s a boyishness about him and almost a kind of purity in his approach to life that’s fetching,” she said. “I can see why people would want to watch him on film.” ____________________________ One of Rysdahl’s next big projects is slated for this summer. He and his girlfriend Zazie Beetz, herself a breakout star on the FX show Atlanta, are planning to shoot a film based off a script Rysdahl has written.

The two of them have a working title (Shelter), a producer (Berger), a tentative filming schedule (August), and a budget (“We’re calling in some

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Attanasio, who plays computer whiz Cable McCrory on CBS’s Bull, later recommended David for a part on the show.

That’s how David Rysdahl, the once quiet New Ulm kid with a chemistry degree, wound up on network television on Feb. 7, 2017. He appeared that evening in Episode 13, The Fall, playing McCrory’s ex-boyfriend Wes, a recovering gaming addict, to an audience of more than 10 million viewers.

In the penultimate scene of the episode — actually the first scene Rysdahl filmed — Wes meets McCrory for coffee but instead gets a kiss planted on him.

Rysdahl will admit it. “It was nerve-wracking,” he said. ____________________________

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How effective an actor is Rysdahl? Director Jen Gerber once re-scripted a film’s main character after watching Rysdahl audition.

Gerber was looking for someone to play the lead role in The Revival, a film about a pastor wrestling with his sexuality. The character was

favors,” Rysdahl said). The plot revolves around a troubled father and his 12-year-old daughter who fake her cancer for financial gain.

But this particular movie won’t be filmed in New York.

Rysdahl moved to New York City in 2009 partially to figure out who he was as a person. “Even though I loved Minnesota,” he said, “I felt like I had to leave for a while so I could better understand myself.”

And even as Rysdahl’s perspective has grown and changed over the years, the 29-year-old maintains an affection for his hometown. Now this new project involves him returning to Minnesota, almost exactly eight years after the decision to leave.

He and Zazie will be filming Shelter this summer in and around New Ulm, the normally tranquil community Rysdahl grew up in, and the place where he discovered his love for acting.

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he Oscars are my Super Bowl. Hands down, the annual live broadcast of the Academy Awards is the television event I await most eagerly each year. More than the season premier of Game of Thrones, more than the Olympics or a new season of The Bachelor. So try to imagine my disappointment when I discovered, less than an hour before the show was set to start, that streaming ability was limited to certain cities, and none of them were in Minnesota. After frantically trying the login information of five different cable providers (thanks, Facebook friends!), and failing, I admitted defeated and instead watched The Departed (my second favorite film of all time, after Star Wars).

Luckily, the next day I was able to watch the entire thing on my laptop, sans commercials. Here are my outtakes on some of the shows biggest elements.

The Host I may be in the minority here, but I enjoyed Jimmy Kimmel. He seems like that snarky uncle who’d join you for a smoke behind the shed during a particularly fraught Thanksgiving. Is he the greatest comedian of all time, or the most entertaining performer? No, but that’s not what the Oscars are about.

For those of us who actually sit through three plus hours of an awards show, it probably means we’re there for the movies, as in, we don’t need a stand up comedy routine. In my opinion, a good host is one who keeps the attention on the show itself, and is ready with some improvised one-liners to comment on what’s happening in real-time. Kimmel brought along some of the best bits from his late night show, including Celebrity Mean Tweets, his sidekick Guillermo, and his feud with Matt Damon. He didn’t don a leotard, resort to overly crude or cruel humor, and wisely left the singing and dancing to Justin Timberlake.

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The Fashion One of my favorite parts about the Oscars (or really any awards show) is the fashion. A few years ago, I remember being thoroughly disappointed when it seemed like 90% of the women were wearing feathery gowns in neutral tones. Honestly, who wants to attend the most glamorous event of their lifetime wearing beige?! Luckily, this year there were some fantastic, unexpected gowns, and even a few surprises from the men. Two of my favorite looks came from Kirsten Dunst and last year’s Best Actress winner Brie Larson, who both wore vampy black. The silhouettes of their dresses kept the basic black from being boring, and both looked effortlessly sophisticated and sexy despite being fairly covered up. Emma Stone, who took home the Best Actress award this year, proved that pale people can wear pale colors and not look like a soda cracker. Her light gold, lace and fringe number was reminiscent of something her La La Land character would wear, and matched excellently with her statue. She topped of the look with impeccable, Old Hollywood style hair and makeup, and appropriately brought one of the best looks of the night. Busy Phillips (who repeatedly and adorably attends awards shows with BFF Michelle Williams) was a standout in an hourglass shaped black and emerald velvet gown with sheer panels. Jessica Biel, not to be outdone by her more famous husband Timberlake, looked like an Egyptian queen in a long-sleeved, sparkly gold gown with feather neckpiece.

Taraji P. Henson absolutely slayed in a navy velvet, off-the-shoulder, curve-hugging gown with a high slit (a look that prompted Chance the Rapper to tweet “Taraji you a fox”). But my favorite two female looks of the night belonged to comedian Leslie Mann and Best Actress nominee Ruth Negga. Mann wore a voluminous, canary yellow gown that fit her effervescent personality to a T. And Ruth Negga, a relative newcomer to the red carpet scene, dared to cover up, when most women show a significant amount of bare skin. Her fire-engine red, lace and chiffon Valentino was both long-sleeved and high-necked, and she topped the look off with a gold and burgundy crown woven into her updo.

As for the men, they pretty much all stuck to tuxes (and blessedly so), but three men in particular managed to stand out. Dev Patel, the star of Lion who is every inch a man now, wore white on white with black pants, and his flowing hair looked as well-conditioned as ever. Mahershala Ali, who ended up taking home the Best Supporting Actor award for Moonlight, wore head to toe black and looked heartstoppingly handsome (I’m betting a lot more people will know how to pronounce his name in the near future). And Riz Ahmed, who’s really having his moment right now (Rogue One, GIRLS, The O.A., and The Night Of) was the male standout of the night in a deep blue tux (I must admit, he made such an impression on my very impressionable heart that I dreamed I was skiing with him that night.)

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The Winners/Losers By now, everyone who hasn’t been living under a rock knows about the confusing Best Picture announcement. A very puzzled-looking Warren Beatty announced La La Land as the winner, but a few seconds into their acceptance speech, the producers were subtly informed that Moonlight had actually won. This royally sucked for the crews of both films, La La Land because they had their triumphant victory revoked after mere minutes of enjoyment, and Moonlight because they were robbed of the full glory of their moment. Fortunately, both sets of people were incredibly gracious, and the night seemed to end happily, albeit in confusion. Personally, I was frustrated throughout the awards seasons by the conversations that seemed to pit these two films against each other politically.

They each set out to achieve drastically different things, and both succeeded admirably.

Comparing the two is not just like comparing apples to oranges, but pizza to cats. I thoroughly enjoyed both films, thought they were each extraordinary feats of filmmaking, and would’ve been happy to see either win.

Other notable wins were Damien Chezelle for Best Director of La La Land, which makes him the youngest winner in that category (here’s where I really started to reexamine my life choices—he’s 32 and just won AN OSCAR, and I’m 29 and still have a sticker chart to remind myself to eat fruits and vegetables). Casey Affleck won Best Actor (over Denzel Washington, the other front-runner) for Manchester By the Sea, which was met with a lot of backlash online in the days that followed. In 2010, Affleck was sued for sexual misconduct by two of his former co-workers (both lawsuits were settled out of court). His win re-opened the conversation that has

previously surrounded other famous men, including directors Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, about whether or not the public should—ethically—consume and award the work of men accused of abhorrent acts.

Viola Davis, who won Best Supporting Actress, gave the best speech of the night, when she said that she acts in order to tell the untold stories of those who’ve died, to “celebrate what it means to live a life.”

The Best Bits As for the elements of the show that didn’t have to do directly with the films themselves, I’d say my favorite part was the segment where Kimmel paraded the unwitting passengers from a tour bus into the theater. Kimmel admitted he’d been planning the prank for months, but didn’t received official permission until days before the show. The producers’ fear was that—any time you bring regular, un-prepped people on live TV—there’s a lot of potential for things to go horribly wrong.

There was no guarantee that when Regular Joe found himself feet from the likes of Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson, and at the Oscar’s no less, he wouldn’t completely lose it. Fortunately, the gimmick went off without a hitch, and there was no fainting, vomiting, crying, or F-bombs in sight. It was sheer delight watching Gary from Chicago, utterly dumbstruck, as he filmed the whole thing from his cell phone, or his fiancé squeal with delight when Jennifer Aniston gave her her sunglasses.

All in all, I’d give this ceremony an 8.5 out of 10. There were heartfelt speeches, strong musical numbers, multiple first time nominees, and more than a few surprises. The tourists echoed exactly how the Oscar’s make me feel each year—in awe of the glam, giddy at the movie stars, and a little bit blinded by all that movie magic. SMS

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Costume for character of Edith Sharpe in Crimson Peak.

First 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.

The author in her latest happy place.

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he Minneapolis Institute of like, the next 6 hours!”

Arts (Mia), has been a cultur Usually, this is the kind of thing that might al staple in Minnesota for just lead to a restraining order, but when you are over a century. Started by 25 the Nivin and Duncan MacMillan Director citizens as the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, Mia has grown from a collection of about 800 works to over 89,000 objects that symbolize 20,000 years of human creativity around the world.

An encyclopedic institution, Mia collects, displays, educates and exposes over half a million people each year to works in seven curatorial areas: Arts of Africa & the Americas; Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts, Textiles & Sculpture; Asian Art; Paintings; Photography and New Media; and Prints and Drawings. So why am I telling you this in my monthly column about film? Because Mia has done something extraordinary, and you need to know about it.

Also because I am a nerd girl, and Mia has made some of my nerdy dreams come true.

For those of us who love movies (and I assume that includes you), who hasn’t wanted to sit down with one of our favorite directors and pick his or her brain? To ask “What was your inspiration Original drawing by Guillermo del Toro of Santi for this?” “Can I see your house? I bet character from The Devil’s Backbone. you have some cool stuff!” “Let’s talk, for

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A metal cast of a Ray Harryhausen skeleton soldier from The Voyage of Sinbad. and President of Mia like Kaywin Feldman is, you have the ability and clout to do something like that.

It turns out that Feldman was inspired by a nerdy article in The New Yorker that I too had read, called “Show the Monster”. Published in 2011, and written by Daniel Zalewski, the article takes a look into the stuff that makes Guillermo del Toro tick.

One of the true artistic geniuses of our age, Guillermo del Toro is the director/madman behind films such as Hellboy, Pacific Rim, Pan’s Labyrinth and Crimson Peak. He is a producer behind films too many to count, (including Kung Fu Panda 3, which featured an actor covered in last month’s SoMinn Scene, James Hong), a writer, a sculptor, a makeup effects artist, an illustrator, an avid journal-keeper, and a collector.

Apparently while distracting her mind from the “elliptical torture device” that she was working out on one day, Ms. Feldman read the article and a name jumped out at her – Hieronymous Bosch. She said “My heart beats for Bosch, and suddenly it was pounding.”

Guillermo del Toro mentioned the 15th century painter of bizarre and wondrous otherworldly landscapes in the article when talking about his philosophy and creativity. He spoke about he has a special place – literally – where he gathers strength and inspiration. Feldman thought this place deserved a wider audience and a third dimension. And so, an exhibition was born: “Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters”.

Somewhere in Los Angeles, there is a house called “Bleak House”. Del Toro named it after a story by Charles Dickens, and it is the most glorified, intricate, spooky-ass man cave you have ever imagined. A lifelong obsessive collector, gatherer and fanboy, Del Toro has amassed a collection of comic books, paintings, sculptures, film props, prints, drawings, collectibles, figures, gewgaws, doodads and whatthe-hells the likes the world has never seen. Inspired by one of his heroes – Forest J. Ackerman, the man who pretty much invented the world of comic-cons and fanboy clubs as we

know it – Del Toro has said that “Bleak House is an exploded view of my brain”. And part of it is now on display in Minneapolis.

Now, a moment. Not everyone is going to dig this.

Del Toro has said “I have a sort of a fetish for insects, clockwork, monsters, dark places, and unborn things”, and these are themes that show up in his films with regularity. They also show up in this exhibition.

As an example: years ago, I (Kate) worked as an administrative assistant at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

I talked to a couple of my old colleagues there, and they both admitted this was not their thing at all. One of them sent a friend to preview Hellboy for them, thinking it might be one of the director’s more accessible films that she would be willing to see. The

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A small sampling of del Toro’s comic book collections on display.

CONTINUED from page 19 friend walked out after 20 minutes and said “Nope. This is not for us.”

Another example, earlier this week, I was one of a lucky few who joined a group on a press preview of the exhibit and I geeked out. Hard. But I saw a tweet from another member of the press that simply said “This is some intensely nerdy stuff”. And it is.

If you know del Toro and his films, you know that there is something seriously dark and funky happening. In the forward to the exhibition catalog, del Toro wrote: “I believe that we are all birthed with a certain quality of glass within us, and that we resonate with specific vibrations – notes – of the universe. The note I resonate with is low, dark, and full of monsters.”

Now, I don’t pretend to have the obsessiveness, depth of darkness, nor the resources to collect at his level, but I can appreciate the urge to surround oneself with inspiration, objects to consider, contemplate and rearrange. As I write and create, I must be surrounded by visual and audio inspiration. I have to see and touch the stuff I love. So, I think what attracted me to del Toro’s work in the first place about a decade ago is that I recognized a kindred soul.

At my own house, I have collections and

from Sleeping Beauty? Are those actual copies of Heavy Metal comics from the 1970s? I think Edgar Allan Poe is reading in that wing-back chair in the corner… and do I hear lightning and rain? Is that the dragon-topped walking stick that Gary Oldman held as Vlad Dracul in Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula? The Pale Man is right behind me, isn’t he?

The answer to all those questions is “Yes.” In fact, there are over 400 objects from del Toro’s personal collections at Bleak House that are on display, and scattered among them are objects from Mia’s collection that Del Toro selected to be hung alongside his own.

Guillermo del Toro has said that his mission is “evangelical. I’m a sharer.” He has done us the honor of making his mind and inspiration open to our own interpretations.

Vulnerable to our criticisms. You may not resonate with the same low dark note as del Toro, but I challenge you to expand your mind and go see this exhibit. Then go home and watch Hellboy, currently streaming on Netflix, and tell me what YOU see.

On their website, Mia says their vision is “Inspiring wonder through the power of art.”

When I walked through the exhibit still under construction, there were a few open spots in the galleries, places where something was missing. I was told that

A full-size sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe, reading in the Rain Room.

“I believe that we are all birthed with a certain quality of glass within us, and that we resonate with specific vibrations – notes – of the universe. The note I resonate with is low, dark, and full of monsters.” – del Toror tableaux of little things and stuff I’ve gathered over the years, and my family and friends are forever making jokes about how I’ve rearranged the house since the last time they came over. And some of this stuff is admittedly a little out there. Sometimes I catch my kids’ friends looking at things in our living room and I find myself wondering “Do I want to answer a 9-year-old’s questions about that? But screw it. Life is short.

This is who I am.

And this is who del Toro is.

As I walked through the exhibition there, in front of me, welcoming me was The Angel of Death, from Hellboy 2. Is that the overcoat Ron Perlman wore in Hellboy?

There’s a Polaroid photograph of del Toro as a 7-year-old. He’s in zombie makeup and is attacking his sister. Over there is a custom commissioned life-size statue of HP Lovecraft – inventor of the Cthulhu mythos.

Hey, is that original Disney concept art

these spots were set aside for objects that del Toro was HAND CARRYING to Minneapolis. The curators were actually worried he might show up with more than he told them he would. “We don’t have any more room!” Said Gabriel Ritter, the site curator for the exhibit.

God Bless Gabe, because I don’t think del Toro gives a shit. In fact, if I have any disappointment from this show, it’s that I wanted to see more.

So, here’s to hoping del Toro’s carry-ons are bursting.

Go. See art. Be inspired. Wonder.

Hell, yeah.

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The Pines – 7:30 p.m., April 28 Jefts Hall at Pillsbury College Prep and Camp, Owatonna Okay so, there are a couple things I want to talk about in this one. First of all, we really have to talk about Mark Woodrich and the Concert Club in Owatonna.

How often have you sat in your chair wishing that things were different from the way they are? Maybe you wished you had a better car, or maybe you wished you had a date this weekend, or maybe you wished there was better food in your kitchen. Right? Okay, now, how long did it take you to realize that you could do something about that? Did it ever occur to you that you have the power and ability to make your life better?

Before I start sounding too much like Tony Robbins, I want to tell you that Mark Woodrich is a lover of music who lives in Owatonna that really wished he had the opportunity to see more music in his town. So, like Bobby Kennedy dreaming of things that aren’t and asking “Why not?” Mark set about finding a way to make things better. He found a partner in the Pillsbury College Prep and Camp in Owatonna, and bet that there were a couple hundred more people like him in his town. He stuck his neck out and booked some great music that wouldn’t normally be heard in Owatonna. He brought in Sam Llanas (or, to those of us who have loved him since his college radio heyday, “Sammy Bodean”) of the Bodeans. He took the advice of some hack writer and booked Dusty Heart to make their Owatonna debut (a show that was snowed out but has since been re-scheduled for May 13. And on April 28, his Concert Club in Owatonna will present The Pines. Woodrich is an entrepreneur, a hero of the American Add your event for FREE to the TIMELINE c al e n d ar . G O TO w w w. s o u t h ern minn . c o mm / s c ene / c a len d a r & Cli c k + A d d a n E v ent

WEEK OF March 15-25: ‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 15-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin

Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Community Grief Support Groups: 15-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to

death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Ken Herren & Bob Payton: 15-Mar, 10:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers.

Come as you are!

First Lutheran Presents: Lenten Musical Reflections and Lunch: 15-Mar, 11:30 AM, First Lutheran Church, 301 W Clark Street, Albert Lea, $5 . 11:30 am - 12:10 pm Soup and Sandwich Lunch in Bethany Hall.

Cost $5. No sign-up required. 12:15 pm 12:45 pm Musical Meditation in the sanctuary by various singers and musicians from the Albert Lea area. Free admission. For more information - Tim O’Shields, First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, 507-373-6424.

Happiness - A Book Discussion: 15-Mar, 2:00 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $20 . We all yearn for happiness and some search for it in fame and fortune. Others look for it in job success. Still others are driven to possessions both expensive and numerous, all to

find happiness elusive. Sister Joan Chittister suggests, in her book Happiness, that it is a personal quality to be learned and mastered.

She rummages through sociology, biology, neurology, philosophy and world history to explore the meaning of happiness. This book is meant for both discussion and reflection.

This workshop is a 5 session series, not a drop-in class. Registration required.

An Inspirational Lenten Concert: 15-Mar, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, Donations Requested. Luke Spehar is a Minnesota born song writer, guitarist and vocalist who crafts Christian/folk music with his intricate finger picking style and lyrics that lures the listener deeper into the dynamic journey of life searching for the presence of God. He finds inspiration from the simple natural beauty of creation as well as common human experiences. Bring your family and friends, for an evening with Luke, as he shares his stories and songs that will enrich your Lenten journey. Registration Required. (507) 732-7616 ‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 16-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the

economy, and a man with amazingly good taste in music. His dreams should be supported. His risks should be rewarded.

Secondly, we have to talk about The Pines.

If you haven’t heard The Pines, I don’t know what the hell you’re waiting for. In a Midwest Americana scene stocked to the gills with incredible musicians and songwriters, The Pines (David Huckfelt, Benson Ramsey, Alex Ramsey and a shifting cast of other great musicians) stand among the best.

Their brand of music is a quiet and spooky blend of country and folk with elements of ragtime, electronica, and classical dropped in for good measure. Benson and Huckfelt are two of the finest songwriters working today, and my God, they’re in the same band. Judging from the instrumentals “Lost Nation” and “Villisca” on the band’s most recent album, Above the Prairie, Alex isn’t a bad songwriter himself.

I write all the time about going to see local bands before they show up on the Tonight Show or Conan, but frankly it’s a mystery to me that this band hasn’t been discovered like that already. They have all the tools.

So, here’s a chance to see an amazing group of musicians in a comfortable, intimate setting. Don’t take this for granted. Support the Concert Club in Owatonna. Go see The Pines.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent

collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Ken Herren & Bob Payton: 16-Mar, 11:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers.

Come as you are!

Community Grief Support Groups: 16-Mar, 12:00 PM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

College Fair for Area High School Students: 16-Mar, 5:00 PM, John Marshall High School, 1510 14th Street NW, Rochester, Free. A College Fair for area students, hosted

by John Marshall High School, will be held on Thursday, March 16 from 5-6:30 PM. Rep-

resentatives from public and private colleges and universities and military service branches will be in attendance to meet with students and parents, provide information, and answer questions. For additional information, please contact Bethany Wood, (507) 328-5341.

Continuing T’ai Chi Chih - Spring 2017 - Group 2: 16-Mar, 6:00 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $45 . Do you desire less stress in your daily life? Consider circulating and balancing your inner energy of ‘chi’ in the peacefulness of Assisi Heights. The form is composed of 19 easy, slow moving meditative movements and one pose, a practice done by people around the world. T’ai Chi Chih is adaptable and it benefits persons with any physical condition of any age. It can be done standing or seated and requires no special equipment or dress. Other benefits include greater flexibility, better health, evident serenity and increased joy. The continuing class will work on questions of form for about 15 minutes, followed by the full practice session with the group. This practice helps improve the body’s natural healing abilities. This is an 8 session series, not a drop-in session. Class meets: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20,27 and May 4. Registration Required.

The Journey of Parenting by Dr Linda Budd: 16-Mar, 6:30 PM, Owatonna High School, 333 E School St, Owatonna, $10-$15.

Register at www.owatonnacommunityed.org or call the Owatonna Community Ed office at 507-444-7900.. Parenting is the most difficult journey upon which we choose to embark!

Dr. Linda Budd will discuss her book, The Journey of Parenting, to help parents understand the connection between what they are teaching their child now, and how it relates to what they want their child to actually learn in order to become competent, caring and contributing adults. Parents of young children will especially find this event worthwhile. Dr

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‘Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Program’: 16-Mar, 6:30 PM, Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center Room HB108, 1926 College View Road SE, Rochester, Free. Kay Erwin presents on ‘Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Program’. Kay is an Extension Program Assistant with the University of Minnesota Extension Office in Olmsted County.

She has been employed with Extension for 28 years. Since Kay has started coordinating the Extension Master Gardener program in 2004, the program has grown exponentially. The volunteer membership has increased 50% and the number of projects by 150%. Kay also supports the 4H Youth Development and SNAP-Ed Education Programs, as well as acting as Office Manager. Kay lives in Rochester with her husband, Brian, and they have four grown children.

Livingston Taylor: 16-Mar, 7:30 PM, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, 1000 Shumway Ave., Faribault, $12-$20. Back when he was just 13, Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar, and began a forty-year career of songwriting, performing, recording, and teaching that continues today. Raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where his father was a dean at UNC, Livingston comes from a musical family that includes siblings Alex, James, Kate and Hugh. His top forty hits include I Will Be in Love with You and Ill Come Running, among others. His songs I Can Dream of You and Boatman were both recorded by his brother James. Livingstons creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genresfolk, pop, gospel, jazzand from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads. * This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota.

Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 16-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone: 507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577. (507) 732-7616 Community Grief Support Groups: 17-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 17-Mar, 10:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers.

Come as you are!

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 17-Mar, 11:00 AM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Fish Fry Friday’s: 17-Mar, 5:00 PM, Christ the King Church, 202 4th St NW, Byron, $6-$11. Adults $11.00, Seniors $10.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00, and kids 5 & under free.. All you care to eat fish fry, baked or batter fry fish.

We’re the fish fry that all the fish are talking about in all the schools. We also serve irishstyle potatoes, green beans, St. John’s bread, fantastic coleslaw, drinks and those fabulous desserts, all included in the price. If you have questions you can call the parish office at 507-775-6455.

Jeff Dayton: 17-Mar, 6:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. From the White House to the Grand Ole Opry, Jeff has been playing guitar and performing all his life. Hes been a Nashville writer for 15 years and thrives on the concentrated creative scene in Music City.

His hometown roots in Minnesota and years in Arizona earned him the job of bandleader with Hall of Fame artist Glen Campbell.

Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue!

NWTF: Minnesota River Valley Fighting Toms: 17-Mar, 6:30 PM, City Center Hotel, 101 E Main St, Mankato, Free.

Hunting Heritage Banquet: Minnesota River Valley Fighting Toms City Center Hotel 101 E Main St Mankato, 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=231480-2017 On Friday March 17, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends 11:30 pm) Category:

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The Promise Musical: 17-Mar, 7:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http:// www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 17-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 17-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 17-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone: 507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577.

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 18-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most

people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

The Promise Musical: 18-Mar, 1:00 AM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http:// www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion.

43rd Annual Austin Home and Vacation Show: 18-Mar, 9:00 AM, Packer Arena, 601 7th St NE, Austin, $1 . The perfect place to showcase products and services! Vendors wanted - call Anna at 507-373-9600 for contract or information. Early bird discount if completed by Sep 30 2016.

Is It Spring Yet? Craft & Vendor Event: 18-Mar, 9:00 AM, National Guard Armory Cottage Grove, 8180 Belden Blvd,, Cottage Grove, Free. Is It Spring Yet? Craft & Vendor Event Saturday, March 18 at 9 AM - 3 PM Cottage Grove National Guard Armory 8180 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 https://www.facebook. com/events/1779951832242644 TS BEEN A LONG WINTER IS IT SPRING YET? **Join us on March 18th 2017 at the Cottage Grove Armory for a Craft and Vendor event with up to 70 vendors. ***Enjoy FREE ADMISSION and once inside you will find, upcycled and handmade items from talented artists as well as many Direct Sales Representatives to choose from. So bring your friends, bring your family. Tell everyone you know. ** First 50 Attendees to visit our event will receive a gift bag with things to welcome spring .

Lets ring in SPRING together we cant wait to see you!!!

The Art of Meditation: A Way of Contemplative Prayer: 18-Mar, 9:00 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $10 . Meditation is a form of prayer, moving beyond thoughts, words and images. It is an exercise of finding God’s mysterious presence in our most silent self.

Join others who sit together in silent meditation. Registration Required.

Rosemount High School Art and Craft Fair: 18-Mar, 9:00 AM, Rosemount High School, 3335 142nd Street W, Rosemount, Free. Come for a great day of shopping at the RHS Art & Craft Fair! Over 150 vendors, bake sale, concessions. Free admission.

Sponsored by the RHS Class of 2017 Senior Class Party Commitee.

Maple Syrup Fest: 18-Mar, 10:00 AM, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, $5 . The snow is melting the sap is flowing! Join a naturalist in Eagle Bluff’s sugar bush to tap a tree and collect maple sap. A tasty treat of real maple syrup and french toast awaits after your tour! Kids 5 and under are free.

Pre-registration and walk-in registration welcomed.

Home Improvement & Design Expo: 18-Mar, 10:00 AM, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, food shelf donation. Attention all home improvement enthusiast! Dont miss your opportunity to explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products, services and information to help turn your dream home

I Love the 90’s Tour 7 p.m., Thursday, April 13 Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato One show.

Bust A Move. Wild Thing. Gangster’s Paradise. It Takes Two. I Swear. Push It. And I Wanna Sex You Up, too?

That’s what’s coming to Mankato, SoMinn.

In what has to be the craziest, most jam-packed nostalgia package tour I’ve ever seen, the I Love the 90’s tour rolls into Mankato on April 13. Young MC, Tone Loc, Coolio, Robb Base, All 4 One, Color Me Badd and Salt-n-Pepa will all perform on one stage in one night at the Verizon Wireless Center.

And it could have actually been crazier, too. This is a tour with a lot of revolving pieces as certain artists duck in and out of the tour. Some of the non-participating what if’s for the Mankato show include Kid N Play and, this might be painful, Vanilla Ice. Personally I’m good with the lineup we have.

Now, I’m an 80’s kid, so when most of this music was on the radio I was doing things like graduating from college, selling (shudder) building materials and changing diapers. But who doesn’t love singing lines like “I hear the door/Go hit the floor/Look up and it was her mother,” or “She’s dressed in yellow/She says hello/ Come sit next to me you fine fellow.” I don’t care how old you are, you can’t not dance to Shoop.

I’m trying to imagine what the 80’s equivalent of this tour might be. Tears for Fears, The Fixx, Katrina and the Waves, Aldo Nova, Men at Work and Night Ranger maybe? I mean, yeah, all of these acts have seen better days, but in their prime, any one of them could have headlined an arena show. I mean this is crazy.

So, Class of 1995, I hope you have your tickets. If this thing comes through the area and you don’t go, it will be one of the most miserable nights of your life. You’ll be at home watching a re-run of The X-Files thinking about you and your friends’ rapping Funky Cold Medina in the stands at a football game, and suddenly you’ll take a look at your life and realize there’s nothing left (or something like that.) But on April 13, you could be 17 again, even if it’s only for twenty minutes or so. Why the hell would you say no to that?

This show was put together specifically for you. Don’t miss it.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

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TWO GREAT EXPERIENCES, ONE GREAT LOCATION! Mid West Music Fest April 14-15, Lacrosse & April 28-29, Winona Various venues In 2010, it was about Sam Brown just trying to make good on an AmeriCorps service project.

Eight years later, it’s a multi-level, interstate event that includes some of the biggest and most important names in the Minnesota music scene.

Look what can happen in seven short years.

If you’re a true music lover in this state, you know about MWMF. If you’re in a band, you want to play MWMF. If you’re an entertainment journalist, you block out the entire weekend and head for Winona to write as much as you possibly can. Mid West Music Fest has become a big event in our state, and it’s now poised to do the same thing in that weird, amorphous area on the other side of the river.

For the three of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, let’s back up. Mid West Music Fest is easily the most ambitious annual event on the Minnesota music calendar. Every April more than 100 bands come from all over the Midwest, and the country (and lately all over the world, even) to Winona, where they play in one of at least ten different venues over the course of three days. Past performers include Dessa, Nick David, The Pines, Erik Koskinen, The Ericksons, Chastity Brown, Frankie Lee, Caroline Smith, The Cactus Blossoms and The 4onthefloor. Charlie Parr plays the event every year. This year the Winona event on April 28-29 will include Sonny Knight & The Lakers, Reina del Cid, Frogleg, Jillian Rae, Farewell Milwaukee, Mike Munson The Big Wu and The Honey Dogs, just to name a few.

In 2016, the organizers decided to expand, and they stuck their toe in the waters of Wisconsin with an event in LaCrosse. Building on the success of last year, they now have an even larger event there set for April 14-15 that features Heatbox, Frankie lee, Jake Ilika, Joe & Vicki Price, The People Brothers Band, Good Night Gold Dust and Pieta Brown.

When I first heard about Mid West Music Fest, I thought that, given enough time, it could become a slick, little Minnesota version of SXSW. It’s not there yet (some might say thank goodness), but it’s become an important event. If you’re a lover of local music these are now the two biggest weekends of the year. Here at the plush and secret headquarters of SouthernMinn Scene, we’re big fans of MWMF. You should be too.

See you down there.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@southernminnscene.com.

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Luck O’ the Irish Dog Social: 18-Mar, 10:00 AM, Good Dog Camp, 608 7 St NW, Rochester, Free.

BARKing out to all Kerry Blue Terriers, IRISH Setters, Glen of Imaal Terriers, IRISH Wolfhounds and all dogs in between.join us as we celebrate the day after St. Patricks Day with a DOG SOCIAL. Contest: Best Dressed Duo (Human and K9) New Trick Seminar-In honor of St. PETrick, of course, featuring Annalissa Johnson, owner and instructor at Good Dog Camp.

Good stuff included but are not limited to: Doggy Irish Stew, Shamrock Dog Treats, Bowser Beer with more to come. Humans and their well-mannered dogs that are current on their vaccinations are most welcomed.

Dogs are required to be on a leash for this event.

Community Grief Support Groups: 18-Mar, 12:00 PM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups.

These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults.

Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Fashionable Recycling: 18-Mar, 1:00 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW,

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Rochester, $30 . Believe it! Give your old bags a second life as a new bag. Recycle bags with the help of Mag! Sister Marguerite Gaasch (Mag) is a retired elementary teacher. In the fall of 2012, she began making purses out of recycled bags. Since them, she has created over 230 bags. They are sold in the Assisi Heights Gift Shop as MAG’S BAGS. If you are interested in taking this class, we suggest you start saving all kinds of bags (chip bags, cereal bags, bags from cookies, crackers, etc.) or collect them from the neighbors! Cut off the top and bottom edges, and cut up the seam so that you have a flat sheet of paper.

Wash and dry these papers and bring your supply to the first class on March 18, 2017. We will meet on March 18, 25 and April 1. This is a 3 session series, not a drop-in class. Class is limited to 10 attendees.

Registration Required.

Genealogy Class - Online Family History Research: 18-Mar, 2:00 PM, Blue Earth County Historical Society History Center, 424 Warren Street, Mankato, $5-$8. $8 - Adults $5 - BECHS Members.

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society for a genealogy class series. This class is the third part of the series and will cover different sources that can be used online for your research. Throughout the series, we will cover proper citations as well. The first hour will be lecture style and the second hour will be dedicated to questions, discussion and doing your own research. Class sizes are limited to 16 people each session. The cost for the class is $8/session for non-members or $20 for the entire series and $5/session for members or $12 for all three. Please register by calling 507-345-5566 or emailing Research@ blueearthcountyhistory.com.

Baked Potato Supper & Silent Auction: 18-Mar, 4:30 PM, Sumner Center UMC, 13135 Cty 102, Stewartville, Free will offering for the meal.. Come join us for yummy baked potatoes with lots of toppings to choose from. Includes cole slaw salad, dessert & a beverage..

NWTF: Struttin Toms Spring Banquet: 18-Mar, 6:00 PM, Courtyards of Andover, 13545 Martin St NW, Andover, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Struttin Toms Spring Banquet Courtyards of Andover 13545 Martin St NW Andover, MN Doors Open at: 5:00 PM Dinner Served at: 6:30 PM Event information subject to change. Always check NWTF.org for the most upto-date information. http://your.nwtf.org/events/flyer. php?id=231212-2017 On Saturday March 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm (ends 11:00 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0. 507-282-8481 Harrison Street Band: 18-Mar, 6:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. A Twin Cities-based blues and rock band who know how to put a smile on your face by adding a little sass to that Minnesota nice. Lead singer Erin McCawley likes dancing as much as she likes singing. You cant help but tap your toes when Joey Gagliardi starts wailing on the blues harp or slaying it on the guitar. Add in

the groove of the upright and downright bass by Robb Stearns and the rhythm of Bill Whelan on drums and you have really got something to dance to. Harrison Street Band breathes new life into old blues and re-vamps the roots. They play music that feels like embracing an old friend there are times when it stings a little and other times that you cant contain the joy.

Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue! 507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 18-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 18-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight.

Viewing age: 10 and up.

Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 18-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited!

Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507-289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up. But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness. A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud.

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone: 507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 18-Mar, All Day, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers. Come as you are! (507) 732-7616

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Community Grief Support Groups: 19-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017. Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

43rd Annual Austin Home and Vacation Show: 19-Mar, 11:00 AM, Packer Arena, 601 7th St NE, Austin, $1 . The perfect place to showcase products and services! Vendors wanted - call Anna at 507-3739600 for contract or information. Early bird discount if completed by Sep 30 2016.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 19-Mar, 11:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers. Come as you are!

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 19-Mar, 12:00 PM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists. Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www.squirehousegardens.com or call 651-436-8080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood. Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Cottage Grove Bird Fair!: 19-Mar, 12:00 PM, VFW The Red Barn, 9260 E. Pt Douglas Rd, Cottage Grove, $3 . It’s an event bird-lovers don’t want to miss! Stock up on bird supplies, get your parrots groomed, and maybe even bring a new feathered friend home :) Responsible breeders will be bringing all sorts of birds for sale/adoption, like canaries, finches (usually lots of beautiful gouldians!), parrotlets, hand-fed cockatiels, green cheek conures, lovebirds, and much much more! A complete list will be posted closer to the fair date. Plus, find great deals on supplies for your birds at home like toys, food, treats, more toys, perches, cages, and more toys!! :) Where: The Red Barn VFW; 9260 E Point Douglas Rd. Cottage Grove, MN Admission: $3/adult, $1/ child (ages 4-12), kids 3 and under free! Website: www.exoticpetfairs.com Facebook group: Feathers and Fun Bird Fairs - Join for the latest updates! Bird grooming will also be provided! Prices range from $5-17 depending on species, and includes everything you need done (nails, wings, and beak if necessary).

Contact me to schedule an appointment.

The Promise Musical: 19-Mar, 2:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http://www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion 507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 19-Mar, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple

Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 19-Mar, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight.

Viewing age: 10 and up.

Lyra Baroque Orchestra: The Passion of Christ: 19-Mar, 4:00 PM, Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, $10-$25. A grand collaboration to explore the eighteenth centurys most often performed passion: Carl Heinrich Grauns Der Tod Jesu (The Death of Christ). Conductor Simon Carrington, co-founder of The Kings Singers, leads this production. Featuring: Maria Jette, soprano Nerea Berraondo, mezzo-soprano Roy Heilman, tenor Thomas Meglioranza, baritone and the Grinnell Singers REPERTOIRE Carl Heinrich Graun :: Der Tod Jesu (The Death of Christ) Go to lyrabaroque.org/ graunpassion to buy tickets. lyrabaroque.org info@ lyrabaroque.org 615-321-2214. (507) 732-7616 Community Grief Support Groups: 20-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017. Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Camp Companion Fundraiser: 20-Mar, 5:00 PM, Chipolte, 1201 South Broadway, Rochester, Price of meal. Camp Companion is an Animal Rescue Organization. We provide foster care for animals, which is mainly cats and dogs. We are raising money for medical expenses for the animals including spaying & neutering animals. Be sure to show the official flyer (hard copy or on their phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that they are here for a fundraiser before you pay! If you dont tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser, Camp Companion wont get credit for the sale. We look forward to seeing you there.

God Wants You Well Bible Study: 20-Mar, 6:30 PM, Inspirational Technologies, Inc. Building, 1100 N. 4th Street, Le Sueur, Free. DVD series with Andrew Wommack, healing miracle testimonies, Bible study lessons, discussion, communion, prayer. Everyone invited. Led by Dorothy Von Lehe. Contact Dorothy at dvonlehe@mchsi.com or 507-665-6965.

Archery: 20-Mar, 6:30 PM, Willow River Rod and Gun Club, 1023-1065 Wisconsin 64, New Richmond, $10 . Bow hunter Ed. March 20, 23, 25, 27 M_F classes 6:30 - 9:00 pm Saturday class 9:00 am - 4:00 pm held at the Willow River Rod and Gun club 1041 Hwy 64 New Richmond WI 54017, Contact Ron Roettger 651-470-0725 only taking 15 students About: This course covers the history of bowhunting, the responsibilities of a bowhunter, equipment, marksmanship fundamentals, methods, and more.

This is a 10 hour course. On Monday March 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends Monday March 27, 2017 at 9:00 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 10.00.

Pathways to Holiness: 20-Mar, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $15 . The Pathways to Holiness class will focus on the lives of several Catholic sains of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. Each class will focus on one or two ‘saints’ and sharing what we have found in our own life journeys. This class will meet on March 20 and April 3, 2017. Registration Required.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 20-Mar, All Day, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers. Come as you are! (507) 732-7616 Community Grief Support Groups: 21-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017. Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 21-Mar, 10:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers. Come as you are! (507) 732-7616 Community Grief Support Groups: 22-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe

place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017. Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Karen Herren & Bob Payton: 22-Mar, 10:00 AM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, Free. Public Reception to meet the artists: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Wine and light appetizers. Come as you are!

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 22-Mar, 11:00 AM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists. Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www.squirehousegardens.com or call 651-436-8080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood. Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

First Lutheran Presents: Lenten Musical Reflections and Lunch: 22-Mar, 11:30 AM, First Lutheran Church, 301 W Clark Street, Albert Lea, $5 . 11:30 am - 12:10 pm Soup and Sandwich Lunch in Bethany Hall. Cost $5. No sign-up required. 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Musical Meditation in the sanctuary by various singers and musicians from the Albert Lea area. Free admission. For more information - Tim O’Shields, First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, 507373-6424. 507-282-8481 Lehto & Wright: 22-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $17.50$22. Rochester Civic Theatre Company are proud to host Lehto & Wright, described by Dirty Linen as ... among North Americas best practitioners of AngloCeltic folk-rock... wonderfully intricate, powerful guitar-driven music. (507) 732-7616 ‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 23-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists. Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www.squirehousegardens.com or call 651-436-8080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and

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Much Ado About Nothing 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 21 - The Little Theatre of Owatonna My love for Shakespeare is well documented. His work never ceases to amaze me. For years I’ve told anyone who would listen that Hamlet is one of the two pinnacles of Western Literature (the other is “Tangled Up in Blue” by Bob Dylan.) When you consider that one brain wrote Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Richard III and so many more, including the aforementioned tale of the woebegone Danish prince, it’s a little staggering, and should be humbling as hell to any writer that thinks they’re any good. The Bard’s work is the gold standard.

I’ve even gone so far as to say that if you don’t like Shakespeare then you’re just not trying hard enough. Yes, the English language he used is very different from the one we use today, but it’s not that hard to look up a few words and lines to make sense of everything. Saying “I don’t like Shakespeare” doesn’t mean you have discerning taste. It means you’re lazy.

When I saw that The Little Theatre of Owatonna was doing Much Ado About Nothing, which will open April 21, I was reminded of the timelessness of Shakespeare’s work. I once saw a production of Much Ado set in the 1960’s, with the characters of Benedict, Claudio and Don Pedro returning from a war by repelling from “Huey” helicopters. My favorite production of Hamlet was at the Guthrie in 1989 (I think – it was when I was in college). Each of the characters was dressed in a different time frame. Ophelia’s character was in the classic Shakespearean

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printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Community Grief Support Groups: 23-Mar, 12:00 PM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life

through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Movies: 23-Mar, 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

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2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/OPLmovies or contact the library at 507-444-2460. See you at the movies!

Ladies Night Out: 23-Mar, 5:00 PM, Downtown Rochester, Historic 3rd Street SW, Rochester, At least $10 at participating business.. After outstanding support during its first year, downtown Rochester’s Ladies Night Out will return in 2017! Ladies Night Out brings women together in downtown Rochester for a night of shopping, dining, and giveaways. Ladies, grab your friends and get ready for a phenomenal evening! The first 250 event attendees to visit the Rochester Downtown Alliance tables will receive a complimentary purse hook and complimentary entry slip (limit of 1 per item per person).

Check out our website for more information on participating downtown businesses and many chances to win! RSVP through Facebook event page - https://facebook.com/ events/263379690763971/. 507-444-2460 Ladies Night Out: 23-Mar, 5:00 PM, University Square 2nd Floor, 111 South Broadway, Rochester, At least $10 for a chance to win prizes.. After outstanding support during its first year, downtown Rochester’s Ladies Night Out will return in 2017!

Ladies Night Out brings women together in downtown Rochester for a night of shopping, dining, and giveaways. Ladies, grab your friends and get ready for a phenomenal evening!

The first 250 event attendees to visit the Rochester Downtown Alliance tables will receive a complimentary purse hook and complimentary entry slip (limit of 1 per item per person). Check out our website for more information on participating downtown businesses and many chances to win! RSVP through Facebook event page - https://facebook.com/ events/263379690763971/ Location: downtown Rochester, MN - all participating businesses.

NWTF: Vermillion River Longbeards Mn: 23-Mar, 6:30 PM, Celts Pub, 200 3rd Street, Farmington, Free.

Hunting Heritage Banquet: Vermillion River Longbeards MN Celts Pub 200 3rd st Farmington, 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=230760-2017 On Thursday March 23, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends 11:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Musical at LAHS: 23-Mar, 7:00 PM, Lewiston-Altura High School, 100 County Road 25, Lewiston, $4-$6. $4 - students and senior citizens $6 - adults ($1 less if purchased in advance at 507-523-2191). The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed March 23, 24, and 25th by the talented thespians of Lewiston-Altura High School. This musical is the story of 6 kids competing to win the coveted trophy for spelling bee champion and the adults who try to keep everything moving smoothly.

All competitors have different personalities and goals, from Olive, the shy girl who misses her parents, to Barfee, the overly-committed speller returning after a peanut allergic reaction

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sidelined him last year, and to Marcy, the genius who knows six languages. Come see this entertaining, hilarious, and at times, thought-provoking, play! You’ll soon have the enjoyable songs such as ‘Pandemonium,’ ‘My Friend, the Dictionary,’ and ‘Woe is Me’ in your head.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 23-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

507-282-8481 Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 23-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone: 507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577.

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 24-Mar, 11:00 AM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long,

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era. The servants were dressed in colonial attire. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern looked like 19th century schoolboys, Horatio looked as if he had just emerged from the Russian Revolution and Hamlet himself was dressed a lot like Sting, barefoot in an all black suit and t-shirt ensemble (it was the late 80’s after all.) Even today, the current production of King Lear at the Guthrie looks to be set around the time of the first German unification.

I honestly don’t know which direction director Jeffery Jackson will take his production of Much Ado, but I can tell you that it will work.

Shakespeare’s work endures because the points and lessons – even the jokes – apply as well to today as any time in the past. Now I can sit here and tell you to go because Much Ado About Nothing is my favorite of Shakespeare’s comedies (which it is), or I can tell you to go because everyone should see his work presented the way it was meant to be – performed on a live stage (not read in a classroom because your teacher is making you read it.) Nope, I want to tell you to go because I think you’re depriving yourself of something really wonderful if you don’t.

The man’s been dead for 400 years, and he’s still revered by so many.

His work is still dissected and discussed. Shakespeare was the man.

Give him a shot. You won’t be disappointed.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Community Grief Support Groups: 24-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Fish Fry Friday’s: 24-Mar, 5:00 PM, Christ the King Church, 202 4th St NW, Byron, $6-$11. Adults $11.00, Seniors $10.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00, and kids 5 & under free.. All you care to eat fish fry, baked or batter fry fish.

We’re the fish fry that all the fish are talking about in all the schools. We also serve irishstyle potatoes, green beans, St. John’s bread, fantastic coleslaw, drinks and those fabulous desserts, all included in the price. If you have questions you can call the parish office at 507-775-6455.

Trainwreck Duet: 24-Mar, 6:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. An acoustic duo that can wreck any song you throw at them. They entertain the audience with crazy banter and great music. Acoustic with a kick. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue!

Austin ArtRocks Open Jam Session: 24-Mar, 7:00 PM, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 North Main Street, Austin, Free admission but donation gratefully accepted. House Band welcomes other musicians, singers, artists who want to share their work. Soda and water available. Free event, but donations gratefully accepted. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Musical at LAHS: 24-Mar, 7:00 PM, Lewiston-Altura High School, 100 County Road 25, Lewiston, $4-$6. $4 - students and senior citizens $6 - adults ($1 less if purchased in advance at 507-523-2191). The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed March 23, 24, and 25th by the talented thespians of Lewiston-Altura High School. This musical is the story of 6 kids competing to win the coveted trophy for spelling bee champion and the adults who try to keep everything moving smoothly. All competitors have different personalities and goals, from Olive, the shy girl who misses her parents, to Barfee, the overly-committed speller returning after a peanut allergic reaction sidelined him last year, and to Marcy, the genius who knows six languages. Come see this entertaining, hilarious, and at times, thought-provoking, play!

You’ll soon have the enjoyable songs such as ‘Pandemonium,’ ‘My Friend, the Dictionary,’ and ‘Woe is Me’ in your head.

The Promise Musical: 24-Mar, 7:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http:// www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 24-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 24-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

The Cat’s Pajamas: 24-Mar, 7:30 PM, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, $18 general admission, $8 student ($4 for RCC students). The phenomenal vocal band ‘The Cat’s Pajamas’ returns to Riverland as a part of their Winter ‘17 tour. This five-man a cappella group has been touring around the world since 2005 and has been featured on ‘The Next Great American Band,’ ‘America’s Got Talent,’ and season 3 of NBC’s ‘The SingOff.’ The lead tenor for much of their season is none other than Austin’s--and Riverland’s-own Donovan Germain! Tickets $18 gen/ $8 student/ $4 RCC student, at www.riverland. edu/tickets. For more information, call 507433-0595. 507-282-8481 Calendar Girls: 24-Mar, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event! 507-282-8481 Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 24-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone:

507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577.

‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 25-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Pig Day 5K: 25-Mar, 7:00 AM, St. Vinvent de Paul, 617 Third Ave., Faribault, $17 . Oink oink! National Pig Day is on March 1, 2017 and we are celebrating with a Pig Day 5K! We will be donating at least 15% of every registraton to Food Resource Bank, a great organization that helps people in developing countries grow their own food.

Hosanna’s Pantry: 25-Mar, 9:00 AM, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th St NW, Rochester, Free. Hosanna’s Pantry is a satellite food shelf of Channel One food bank in Rochester. A photo ID is required. Coffee and treats are served while you wait to shop.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 25-Mar, 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.

Community Grief Support Groups: 25-Mar, 12:00 PM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs,

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concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Cellula - A Z Puppets Rosenschnoz Production: 25-Mar, 2:00 PM, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 North Main Street, Austin, $10 adults, $5 for kids. Like a bedtime story as told by biologists, Cellula fuses a unique style of playful naturalism with scientific beauty. Through humor, dazzling sound and spectacle, Cellula illuminates the true marvels of cell science inside us all, featuring the live music of highly acclaimed improvisational vocalists Mankwe Ndosi (Atmosphere) and Libby Turner (Sounds of Blackness) with the blacklight puppetry of award-winning performers Shari Aronson and Chris Griffith.

For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Mark Allen: 25-Mar, 2:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Local favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmonica. His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his CD, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue!

Hoe Down March 25th: 25-Mar, 4:00 PM, Kasson United Methodist Church, 801 5th Ave NW, Kasson, Free. Young Riders 4-H Horse Project Hoe Down is a fundraiser for the Horse Project. Carnival games, Silent Auction items, Craft room, Chuck Wagon Meal, Horse educational exhibits and demonstrations by 4-H members. Donation for meal, crafts and carnival. Fun for the whole family.

Women of Mayo: Living the Tribute: 25-Mar, 4:30 PM, Mayowood Mansion, 3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, $100 . Join us for a delightful evening of education and entertainment at the newly renovated Mayowood mansion. Throughout the evening you will meet many of the brilliant and dedicated women from the earliest years of the Mayo Clinic. Begin your experience by relaxing over an elegant catered dinner, provided

by Canadian Honker of Rochester. Enjoy dessert as you become an important character from Mayos formative years with a table of historic friends in a guided conversation.

After eating, you will have the opportunity to tour the rest of the mansion at your leisure and meet several historic figures featured in the book Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation by Virginia M. WrightPeterson. Please consider joining us for this exclusive event celebrating the crucial early contributions women made to the creation of the Mayo Clinic while raising funds for textile collection care and the preservation of the Mayowood collection. Tickets go on sale January 15, 2017 - Reservations required.

Seating times: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm Cost: minimum donation of $100 per person Attire: Business, Cocktail Contact Aleta Maccini with questions or to make a reservation. events@ olmstedhistory.com OR 507-282-9447.

Dinner & Comedy Night: 25-Mar, 5:30 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, $40 . Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or your favorite cocktail and a great meal. Featuring the hilarious Tommy Thompson & Dave Johnson. Presale tickets: $40, includes your meal, dessert and a heaping portion of belly laughs. Doors at 5:30pm.

Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue!

Sons of Norway Kristiana 1-47 Dinner:

25-Mar, 6:00 PM, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, $5$11. Cost: Children will be $5 and Adults $11. Sons of Norway Kristiania 1-47, located at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN will hold a Pakistani Ethnic Dinner at 6:00 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 206-6820 or emaien44@ gmail.com Professor Sarah Ruble from Gustavus Adolphus will be the speaker. Cost for the dinner is $11 for adults and $5 for children.

NWTF: Wilton River Longspurs Mn: 25-Mar, 6:30 PM, Waseca VFW Waseca MN 56093, 101-111 Old U.S. 14, Waseca, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Wilton River Longspurs MN Waseca VFW Waseca, 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-todate information. http://your.nwtf.org/events/ flyer.php?id=203410-2017 On Saturday March 25, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends 11:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Cellula - A Z Puppets Rosenschnoz Production: 25-Mar, 7:00 PM, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 North Main Street, Austin, $10 adults, $5 for kids. Like a bedtime story as told by biologists, Cellula fuses a unique style of playful naturalism with scientific beauty. Through humor, dazzling sound and spectacle, Cellula illuminates the true marvels of cell science inside us all, featuring the live music of highly acclaimed improvisational vocalists Mankwe Ndosi (Atmosphere) and Libby Turner (Sounds of Blackness) with the blacklight puppetry of award-winning performers Shari Aronson and Chris Griffith.

For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Musical at LAHS: 25-Mar, 7:00 PM, Lewiston-Altura High School, 100 County Road 25, Lewiston, $4-$6. $4 - students and senior citizens $6 - adults ($1 less if purchased in advance at 507-523-2191). The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed March 23, 24, and 25th by the talented thespians of Lewiston-Altura High School. This musical is the story of 6 kids competing to win the coveted trophy for spelling bee champion and the adults who try to keep everything moving smoothly. All competitors have different personalities and goals, from Olive, the shy girl who misses her parents, to Barfee, the overly-committed speller returning after a peanut allergic reaction sidelined him last year, and to Marcy, the genius who knows six languages. Come see this entertaining, hilarious, and at times, thought-provoking, play!

You’ll soon have the enjoyable songs such as ‘Pandemonium,’ ‘My Friend, the Dictionary,’ and ‘Woe is Me’ in your head.

The Promise Musical: 25-Mar, 7:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http:// www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 25-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 25-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical

certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Calendar Girls: 25-Mar, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event!

Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 25-Mar, 7:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Contact: For Ticket information go to: Rochester Repertory Theatre Phone: 507-289-1Rep Director: Jeanne Skattum 507-250-3577

WEEK OF March 26-April 1: ‘Life Here’ Spring Art Show: 26-Mar, All Day, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens is pleased to present a group exhibition of six local Minnesota artists whose work is inspired by graceful interpretation of the living world. This years annual spring show, entitled Life Here, will run from March 11 to March 26, 2017. Portraits, scenes and pieces in watercolor or oil ranging in size from small to large will be available for purchase at affordable prices. When we take time to remember our connection to the living world, we are refreshed, enlightened. said owner Martin Stern. ‘Viewing art, like visiting a garden, helps us slow down and appreciate life, here and now. We invite you to come to Afton and visit our wonderful collection of art. On Saturday, March 11 from 5-8 p.m. the public is invited to attend an artists reception, featuring complimentary beverages, appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870s historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. Gift shop hours during the Art Show are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles. For more information, visit www. squirehousegardens.com or call 651-4368080. Participating Artists Include: Kristin Grevich, Medina, MN - Since returning to painting as a full-time occupation in 2003, Kristins vibrant depictions of people and nature have earned her multiple honors and recognition in regional juried shows. Derk Hansen, Afton, MN - Derk is known for his globe-trotting adventures a life which most people only dream about and by collectors around the world for his limited edition prints and plates of wildlife and nature scenes. Ruth Oseid Johnson, Minneapolis, MN - Returning to her Minnesota roots as a painter and printmaker, Ruths work focuses on the effects of light in interior settings and landscapes along with the subtle interactions between people and their environments. Jeanne Long, Minneapolis, MN - An active exhibitor with honors for over 20 years, Jeanne is drawn to the beautiful and mystical in her work, and her subject is often inspired by the surroundings in her own Minneapolis neighborhood.

Richard Meacock, Afton, MN - Richard believes inspiration can be found in a rustic field as well as in a classic English perennial garden, and when hes not painting landscapes, he can be found teaching at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood, MN. Mary Jo Van Dell, Stillwater, MN - Mary Jo Van Dell finds inspiration in the wilderness of northern Minnesota and beyond, and her uncluttered and quiet work has gained her a strong following including places in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Park System.

Community Grief Support Groups: 26-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Race to Rhyme-Ville 5K & 10K: 26-Mar, 7:00 AM, St. Vinvent de Paul, 617 Third Ave., Faribault, $17 . Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seusss Birthday? Because of this its also Read Across America Day which is put on by the NEA (National Education Association)! So we are celebrating with our Race to RhymeVille 5K, 10K, Walk or Run, Your Life Will Change, So Get It Done! Dont miss out on these awesome medals! We have 500 medals available and they will sell out quick so sign up NOW! I like to walk. I like to run. I do it in the rain or sun! Grab your clothes and grab your shoes! Its time to go nothing to lose!

-written on the neck ribbon of the medal. You have the entire month of March to complete your race!. .

Calendar Girls: 26-Mar, 2:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event! (952) 445-9000 The Promise Musical: 26-Mar, 2:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, $8-$10. Info or tickets http:// www.rochesterchristiandrama.org or call (507) 288-6430. Rochester Christian Drama presents... The Promise! The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN. It combines a large cast and crew, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights & sound, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 26-Mar, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

Minnesota Twins Opening Day 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 3 Target Field, Minneapolis Yes, I’ll be the first to admit that the Minnesota Twins are possibly the least inspiring of all the professional sports teams in this state. The Timberwolves are young and exciting, the Vikings are the favored sons of the state, Minnesota United is new and the Saints have that whole Lowertown thing going for them. And in case you haven’t noticed, the Wild are wrapping up the most successful season in team history, and are legitimate contenders to win the Stanley Cup. The Twins, meanwhile, are coming off the least successful season in team history. Their starting pitching is not good. The quality of the bullpen as we head into the season is anybody’s guess. The biggest offseason additions to the team were two new executives and a catcher who is good at fooling umpires about pitches outside of the strike zone. The most optimistic fans can only point to the first overall pick in the MLB draft this June.

But, come on! Baseball is back! That means this admittedly merciful winter is pretty much over. It’s time to head back outside and enjoy the pastoral sights, sounds and smells of a ballgame at Target Field. On April 3, the Twins will open their season at home (a rarity since the club moved outside) against the Kansas City Royals. There will be pomp and circumstance. Bunting will adorn the walls of Target Field. There will be celebrities and honorees. And, by God, there will be a game of baseball. You may not have a lot of hope for the local nine this year, but it’s still baseball; a game Walt Whitman himself called “glorious.”

And it’s not like there’s no hope for the team. Like the Wolves, the Twins have their own core of three young studs in Miguel Sano, Max Kepler and possible superstar in waiting, Byron Buxton. Brian Dozier was not traded during the offseason, meaning they still have the best power hitting second baseman in the American League. Between Kennys Vargas and Byung Ho Park, they’re bound to find a decent designated hitter. Left-fielder Eddie Rosario is a legitimate big league hitter, as is shortstop prospect Jorge Polanco. And, for what it’s worth, Joe Mauer is still playing at first base. This team should be able to score a lot of runs this year, which is good, because I see them giving an awful lot of runs up. You like high scoring games? You like to watch the ball fly out of the yard? You like to watch a lot of pitching changes? Then, my friends, I present to you the 2017 Minnesota Twins.

Hey, come on. It’s still baseball.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 26-Mar, 2:30 PM, Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh Street NE, Rochester, $22 . Rochester Repertory Theatre presents: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy by Christopher Durang Presented: March 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2017 at 7:30pm -- March 26 at 2pm Tickets: $22 (General Public) Seats are limited! Please reserve in advance! Military Discounts, Senior Discounts, Student Rush, and Corporate Discounts available Call 507289-1737 103 Seventh Street NE Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Synopsis: Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up.

But their peace is disturbed when their movie star sister Masha swoops in unannounced with her new twenty-something boy toy, Spike. Thus is launched a deliciously madcap weekend of rivalry, regret, and raucousness.

A riotous, full-on comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Winner of the Tony Award

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John McCutcheon brings his timeless traditional and well-loved original music to Crossings. A superb instrumentalist able to play the hammered dulcimer as easily as the banjo, the nyckelharpa as well as the guitar, McCutcheon adds in his voice and expert storytelling skills. Its little wonder audiences flock to see him perform, whether hes playing classic folk tunes or childrens music. For tickets go to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616.

Experience Hendrix: 26-Mar, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $59-$69. Now in its second decade, the tour celebrates the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix by bringing together a diverse array of phenomenal

musicians, ranging from blues legend Buddy Guy to Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, as well as Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dweezil Zappa, Chris Layton, Noah Hunt, The Slide Brothers, Mato Nanji from Indigenous, Henri Brown and many others. Billy Cox, bassist for both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, anchors a rhythm section that provides the foundation for exciting renditions of numerous signature Hendrix favorites such as Purple Haze and Little Wing. The new tour comes on the heels of the 2016 Experience Hendrix Tour, which sold out nearly every one of the 27 venues that hosted it..

Community Grief Support Groups: 27-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life

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through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Tai Chi Chih: Meditative Movement: 27-Mar, 3:30 PM, Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, Free. Tai Chi Chih is a meditative, gentle form of exercise that can reduce fatigue, stress and joint pain, and increase energy, circulation and balance. The practice is a series of 19 movements and one pose that are soft and flowing, can be done anywhere, and are adaptable for every fitness level. Join the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) for this easy-to-learn practice and take home simple movement skills that can be used in daily life. Free, but pre-registration is required by Thursday, March 23. To Register Contact Director of Education Sandy Parnell by phone at 952-746-5151/800-645-1131, ext. 105.

Archery: 27-Mar, 5:30 PM, Amery Middle School, 483-517 Minneapolis Avenue South, Amery, $10 . Archery class is an Add on Class. You must have finished the Hunters-ed class 03/13-03/23 at Amery Middle School.

Must attend all three classes to be certified.

Please call Tracy Hendrickson @ 715-2689771(220) About: This course covers the history of bowhunting, the responsibilities of a bowhunter, equipment, marksmanship fundamentals, methods, and more. This is a 10 hour course. On Monday March 27, 2017 at 5:30 pm (ends Thursday March 30, 2017 at 8:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 10.00.

Archery: 27-Mar, 6:30 PM, Willow River Rod and Gun Club, 1023-1065 Wisconsin 64, New Richmond, $10 . Bow hunter Ed. March 20, 23, 25, 27 M_F classes 6:30 - 9:00 pm Saturday class 9:00 am - 4:00 pm held at the Willow River Rod and Gun club 1041 Hwy 64 New Richmond WI 54017, Contact

Ron Roettger 651-470-0725 only taking 15 students About: This course covers the history of bowhunting, the responsibilities of a bowhunter, equipment, marksmanship fundamentals, methods, and more. This is a 10 hour course. On Monday March 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends Monday March 27, 2017 at 9:00 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 10.00.

Heaven Can Wait - Audition: 27-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. Come audition for upcoming Heaven Can Wait, a story of mishaps in the journey to the afterlife.

507-282-8481 Community Grief Support Groups: 28-Mar, 12:00 PM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Timberdoodles, Sky Dancers, & Woodcocks!: 28-Mar, 7:00 PM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. Spend an evening in Minnesotas spring woods watching the flight of the woodcock and youll never forget the experience. But first you need to know where to go. This talk

by Greg Hoch from the Minnesota DNR will cover Woodcock biology, habitat and habitat management. Plus, its a great preview for our annual Woodcock Walk coming up in April!

Heaven Can Wait - Audition: 28-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. Come audition for upcoming Heaven Can Wait, a story of mishaps in the journey to the afterlife.

507-282-8481 Mama Tranchita’s Spaghetti Dinner: 28-Mar, 5:00 PM, Riverview Greens Club House, 1800 Clubhouse Drive NE, Stewartville, $20 . The St. Bernard’’s Men’s Club will be serving their home-cooked, famous

spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 28th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m at Riverview Greens Clubhouse in Stewartville. Tickets are $20/ person. There will also be musical entertainment during the meal. For ticket information, please contact the St Bernard’s parish office at 507-533-8257 or email: stbernard116@ aol.com.

Community Grief Support Groups: 29-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

Cooking Well For Kidney Health: 29Mar, 11:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, 565 First Street SW, Rochester, Free. You are invited to attend a FREE, fun and interactive event exclusively for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and family members! Please call 507-293-2966 to reserve a space in the class. The day of the class parking is available at Damon and Graham parking ramps for a nominal fee, with parking vouchers to cover the cost from class instructors. Street parking with meters is also available. Once you are parked come on up to the 5th floor of the Dan Abraham Healthy Living center to learn how to cook well for kidney health.

NWTF: Nw Sport Show Mn: 29-Mar, 2:00 PM, Minneapolis Convention Center, 550 Main Street, New Brighton, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: NW Sport Show MN Minneapolis Convention Center Main ST Minneapolis, MN Doors Open at: 1:00 PM Dinner Served at: 4:00 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=231152-2017 Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Women On Wednesday: 29-Mar, 5:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Free. Our Experiences

Raising a Son Gloria Steinem wrote, ‘We’ve begun to raise daughters more like sons...but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.’ In 2016, is raising a son really so different from raising a daughter?

Panelists share their experiences and ask for your perspective.

Spaghetti Dinner: 29-Mar, 6:00 PM, Rochester Elks Lodge #1091, 1652 U.S. Hwy 52 N, Rochester, $7 . Please join us and bring the family to the Elks Spaghetti Dinner. Serving Salad, Bread and wonderful spaghetti. Milk or Coffee too only $7.00.

Kids 5 and under eat free. Amaretto Brownies will be available for only $1.00. All proceeds help the Elks with their charitable works with Veteran, Scholarship and Youth Programs.

All monies collected for the Brownies will be donated to the 2018 Eagles Cancer Telethon.

507-282-8481 Archery: 30-Mar, 5:30 PM, Amery Middle School, 483-517 Minneapolis Avenue South, Amery, $10 . Archery class is an Add on Class. You must have finished the Hunters-ed class 03/13-03/23 at Amery Middle School.

Must attend all three classes to be certified.

Please call Tracy Hendrickson @ 715-2689771(220) About: This course covers the history of bowhunting, the responsibilities of a bowhunter, equipment, marksmanship fundamentals, methods, and more. This is a 10 hour course. On Monday March 27, 2017 at 5:30 pm (ends Thursday March 30, 2017 at 8:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 10.00.

Community Grief Support Groups: 30-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 30-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy

Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

Calendar Girls: 30-Mar, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event! 507-282-8481 AHS - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon: 31-Mar, 7:30 PM, Arcadia High School, 756 Raider Drive, Arcadia, $5 . AHS Masquers are up to it again with The Brothers Grimm Specatulathon by Don Zolidis. Over 209 Grimm fairy-tale stories will be woven into one fast-paced, rollicking romp on March 31 & April 1, 2017 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia High Auditorium. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads as the narrators and actors attempt to combine all of their stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories as The Devil’s Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. The show definitely provides many new twists and turns, as Zoldis a Wisconsinite, modernizes and revamps these tales so the audience never knows what new surprise is around the corner. Light, witty, and upbeat, this play finds unique ways to drive home old time messages about society. Cast includes: Perla Donjuan, Joseph Charles, Maria Romero-Donjuan, Nick Pronschinske, Jacob Sonsalla, Felix Ullao, Aaron Haines, Aundrea Severson, Rossellin Gaitan, Kaylynn Weltzien, Michael Steinlicht, Natalie Sonsalla, Carlos Mora, Gabi Bernal, and Gisselle Terrazas who will play these role and MANY more. Director Mrs. Schock will head up the acting ensemble who will also double as the production work crew from props, to costumes, to publicity, to scenery and everything else in between. The Run Crew consists of Sound Jolene Servais, Lights Jerry Servais, Spot Light Marshall Nelson, and Scenic Painter Hazel Ullao, who do a great job. So get ready as the cast acts it up in this wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun. And hope to see you March 31 & April 1, 2017 starting at 7:30 p.m. with The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Ticket prices are $5-Adults and $3-Students and may be purchased 45

minutes before the show or advance tickets may be obtained in the district office starting in March 2017.

Fish Fry Friday’s: 31-Mar, 5:00 PM, Christ the King Church, 202 4th St NW, Byron, $6-$11. Adults $11.00, Seniors $10.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00, and kids 5 & under free.. All you care to eat fish fry, baked or batter fry fish.

We’re the fish fry that all the fish are talking about in all the schools. We also serve irishstyle potatoes, green beans, St. John’s bread, fantastic coleslaw, drinks and those fabulous desserts, all included in the price. If you have questions you can call the parish office at 507-775-6455.. .

Empire Night: 31-Mar, 6:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Duo Tatiana and John are veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands. With Tatianas amazing vocal range, keyboard and guitar, they blend a wide variety of music including classic standards, contemporary pop/folk and some campy renditions of hits from artists such as Captain & Tennille and Burt Bacharach. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault and they will provide transportation to and from the venue!

Calendar Girls: 31-Mar, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event!

New Hampton Elementary School Carnival: 31-Mar, 6:00 PM, New Hampton Elementary/Middle School, 206 W. Main St., New Hampton, $1-$6. Purchase tickets to play games, enter raffles, get popcorn & cotton candy. Various prices for foods.. The New Hampton Elementary School Carnival offers families: various games, prizes, raffle drawings, cotton candy, popcorn, kitchen serving full meals 5:30-8:15, cardboard box maze, toddler/preschool game and activity area, balloon animals, face painting, cake and cookie walk, photo booth, and FUN! Carnival hours are from 6:00-8:15 pm.

Community Grief Support Groups: 31-Mar, 12:00 AM, Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, Free. If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life through death, please come and participate in one of the upcoming grief groups. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who are grieving and offer a safe place to be understood and share needs, concerns and feelings of losing someone to death. Eight consecutive Monday meetings

will be held from April 3 - May 22, 2017.

Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Death of a Spouse or Significant Other -or- Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Death of a Child or Grandchild, Death of a Parent or Grandparent, Death of a Spouse or Significant Other These groups are for adults. Each group is facilitated and a safe place to share and connect. There is no charge but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information and registration, please contact: Kelly Adelsman, Bereavement Coordinator, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: adlesman.kelley@mayo.edu Debbie Ball, Administrative Assistant, Mayo Clinic Hospice Phone: 507-284-4002 or 1-800-679-9084, email: ball.debra@mayo.edu.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 31-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

507-282-8481 The Drowsy Chaperone: 31-Mar, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Concert: 31-Mar, 7:30 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th Street North, Stillwater, Free.

The 64-member award-winning Lawrence University Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Andrew Mast, features top wind and percussion students in Lawrences Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wis. The concert program includes works by Charles Ives (Country Band March), Oscar Navarro (Clarinet Concerto No. 1), Frank Ticheli (Rest) and David Maslanka (A Childs Garden of Dreams). Lawernces Wind Ensemble is a past recipient of a DownBeat Student Music Award in the classical undergraduate group category.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Lucy Kaplansky: 31-Mar, 7:30 PM, Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, $24-$28.

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The 20th Annual Ibsen Festival April 21-23 - Lanesboro, Minnesota All things must pass. All good things come to an end. Every new beginning starts with some other beginning’s end. Blah blah blah.

Clichés or no, it’s time to stop and recognize the end of an era. After 20 years, the annual Lanesboro Ibsen Festival is coming to an end after the celebration this month.

The Ibsen Festival is, of course, a celebration of the life and works of Henrik Ibsen, Norway’s foremost playwright and poet. He wrote classics like Ghosts, Hedda Gabbler, Peer Gynt and the immortal A Doll’s House and is credited as the man who brought the schools of Realism and Modernism to theater. In other words, his work was among the most honest and raw of its time.

And yes, his work is also generally depressing as hell. You thought Manchester by the Sea was a rough story? Go check out The Master Builder or The Wild Duck sometime. But, regardless his utter lack of optimism in pretty much everything, few people have ever captured the human spirit and the human struggle so eloquently. Ibsen may make you feel band, but he did it with more grace than anyone has done since.

Among the lectures and exhibits that are always a major part of the Ibsen Festival, the centerpiece is the premier of an Ibsen play adapted

by Twin Cities celebrated playwright Jeffrey Hatcher at the Commonweal tickets go to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616.

Freedom for Samaria Shoe Drive: 1-Apr, 8:00 AM, HyVee and J.E.T.S. Gym, 37th St NW, Rochester, Free. We are collecting gently used shoes and boots for our shoe drive. Once all shoes and boots are collected from Feb.15- April 1st, they are transported to a non profit foundation that uses them for under developed nations and submits funding for the donated shoes to us. The funds accumulated from the donated shoes go to a specific trained Service Dog for Samaria that she recently was accepted to obtain through 4 Paws for Ability. She also has a Facebook page with her story and journey thus far as well as a firstgiving page for direct donations.

There will also be a Disc Golf tournament in May for another fundraising opportunity for her. Contact info-Melissa Gerads 507-2612275, gerads.melissa@yahoo.com https:// www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/melissagerads/samaria https://www.facebook.com/ MissSamaria/?ref=page_internal Angels and Warriors for Samaria Drop off site for the public are at HyVee 37th St. NW, J.E.T.S. gymnastics and Childrens Exchange.

Audubon Bird Walk: 1-Apr, 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: Terry & Joyce Grier.

Fused Glass Crack and Stack Starter Class: 1-Apr, 9:00 AM, Alchemy Arts Studio, 5620 Memorial Avenue North, Stillwater, $49-$94. Create your own fused glass art piece in just one session even if youve never attempted an art class before! Fused glass is an exciting and forgiving art medium for beginners. Our super fun Starter Projects are a fun way to learn about fused glass and create a really cool project. You will learn step-bystep how to use the tools to work with glass creatively and safely. Bring your ideas or dont worry-we have plenty of samples and ideas.

Come with a friend you can each choose a different project from the list.

Bagels and Birds: 1-Apr, 9:30 AM, River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, Free. Open to all ages. Cost: Free! Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. We’ll meet in the comfort of the building to observe the birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area.

Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books, and conversation will make this a great way to start the day.

Bagels and Birds: 1-Apr, 9:30 AM, River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, Free. Open to all ages. Cost: Free! Enjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. We’ll meet in the comfort of the building to observe the birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area.

Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books, and conversation will make this a great way to start the day.

River Hills Women’s Weekend Show: 1-Apr, 10:00 AM, RIVER HILLS MALL, 1850 ADAMS STREET, Mankato, Free.

River Hills Womens Weekend Show April 18 and 19, 2015 River Hills Mall Mankato, Minnesota A weekend of shopping, exhibits, demonstrations, and more will provide a great escape from the daily routine at the River Hills Womens Weekend show. A variety of companies will be displaying and demonstrating new and exciting products and services. Specialists on hand will be able to assist you and answer questions you may have before starting a new project or look.

Woman can talk to and consult with area professionals and get answers about products and services for beauty, decorating, fashions, kitchen supplies, nutrition, physical health, water products and much, much more. THE SHOW WILL BE HELD DURING REGULAR MALL HOURS Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 9:00

P.M. and Sunday 11:00 A.M. TO 6 P.M. Free Parking and Free Admission.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 1-Apr, 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.

Talk & Teas: 1-Apr, 1:00 PM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens Host Free, Saturday Afternoon Winter Garden ‘Talk & Tea’ Series through April The popular annual winter Talk and Tea series featuring informal and lively discussions on various garden topics led by Martin Stern, landscape designer, gardener and owner of Squire House Gardens, will be held on various Saturdays, January through April. All Talk & Tea events are free to the public with sessions held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for each topic. Complimentary tea is included. The schedule of dates and topics includes: Saturday, January 28 - Truly Low Maintenance Gardens - Learn how to select and combine hardy plants that require minimal care and offer lasting beauty throughout the seasons. Saturday, February 25 - Best of British Gardens - Take an armchair tour of stunning examples of garden artistry in BritainHidcote Manor, Sissinghurst Castle and others whose traditions represent the apotheosis of fine gardens over the last

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Theatre. The final installment of this ten year collaboration is When We Dead Awaken, which is also the final play that Ibsen wrote. It is a piece completely absorbed by the need of human beings to find meaning in life and what must be done to understand that meaning. Again, not exactly the most uplifting of stories, but one that will have you thinking and thinking about what really matters for a long time to come.

The Ibsen Festival is an international collaboration, receiving assistance from the Norwegian government and a few other non-profits like the Sons of Norway and the International Ibsen Award. Adrienne Sweeney, the Associate Artistic Director and Director of External Relations at the Commonweal, has done an amazing job coordinating the festival for many years. While we are sorry to see such a noteworthy event go dormant, it’s also incredibly difficult to keep something like this fresh and new. After twenty years, it’s probably a good time to take a break.

But that doesn’t mean you should miss it this year. The Ibsen Festival begins April and runs through the weekend. When We Dead Awaken premiers on April 14 and will run in repertory with The Elephant Man (premiering May 19) at the Commonweal through June 17.

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five centuries. Saturday, March 4 - Beautiful Container Planting - Receive practical steps, examples and a live demonstration of how to combine color, texture and form to create and maintain exquisite and fuss-free pots and planters. Saturday, April 11 - New and Exciting Plants for 2017 - Get inspired with a preview of uncommonly good plants for the upcoming season including new introductions by award-winning plantsman/breeder Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Gardens in Hebron, Illinois. Reservations for Squire House Gardens Talk and Tea events are required in advance as space is limited. To make a reservation, please contact the shop at 651436-8080, info@squirehousegardens.com, or visit the registration link on the Squire House Gardens website at squirehousegardens.com.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870 historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I-94 to Exit 258 and south 4.7 miles. Winter Gift Shop Hours, beginning January 19, are Thursday to Saturday 11 to 5, and Sundays 12 to 5 Dexter Variety Show: 1-Apr, 2:00 PM, Dexter United Methodist Church, 120 Pleasant St, Dexter, $5 . Vocalists, dancers, jugglers, skits Featuring talent from Dexter, Adams, Grand Meadow, Austin, Pine Island.

Talk & Teas: 1-Apr, 3:00 PM, Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, Free. Squire House Gardens Host Free,

Saturday Afternoon Winter Garden ‘Talk & Tea’ Series through April The popular annual winter Talk and Tea series featuring informal and lively discussions on various garden topics led by Martin Stern, landscape designer, gardener and owner of Squire House Gardens, will be held on various Saturdays, January through April. All Talk & Tea events are free to the public with sessions held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for each topic. Complimentary tea is included. The schedule of dates and topics includes: Saturday, January 28 - Truly Low Maintenance Gardens - Learn how to select and combine hardy plants that require minimal care and offer lasting beauty throughout the seasons. Saturday, February 25 - Best of British Gardens - Take an armchair tour of stunning examples of garden artistry in BritainHidcote Manor, Sissinghurst Castle and others whose traditions represent the apotheosis of fine gardens over the last five centuries. Saturday, March 4 - Beautiful Container Planting - Receive practical steps, examples and a live demonstration of how to combine color, texture and form to create and maintain exquisite and fuss-free pots and planters. Saturday, April 11 - New and Exciting Plants for 2017 - Get inspired with a preview of uncommonly good plants for the upcoming season including new introductions by award-winning plantsman/breeder Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Gardens in Hebron, Illinois. Reservations for Squire House Gardens Talk and Tea events are required

in advance as space is limited. To make a reservation, please contact the shop at 651436-8080, info@squirehousegardens.com, or visit the registration link on the Squire House Gardens website at squirehousegardens.com.

Squire House Gardens is located at 3390 St. Croix Trail South in an 1870 historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN. To visit, go east of the Twin Cities on I-94 to Exit 258 and south 4.7 miles. Winter Gift Shop Hours, beginning January 19, are Thursday to Saturday 11 to 5, and Sundays 12 to 5.

Swiss Steak Supper: 1-Apr, 4:30 PM, Brownsdale United Methodist Church, Located East of Intersection Hwy 56 & Pleasant Street, Brownsdale, $10 . Brownsdale United Methodist Church is hosting their Annual Swiss Steak Supper on Saturday, April 1 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.. Serving Swiss Steak with Baked Potato and toppings, hot vegetable, lettuce salad/coleslaw, bun and fresh baked pie or dessert. Tickets at door. Adults: $10, Children 5-12: $5. Carry-outs available.

Questions: contact Susan Amick @ (507)5672644 or susan_amick@yahoo.com.

NWTF: South Central Minnesota Gobblers Mn: 1-Apr, 6:00 PM, Holiday Inn Fairmount MN 56013, 1201 Torgerson Drive, Fairmont, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: South Central Minnesota Gobblers

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WEEK OF April 2-8: 1860 Base Ball, Spring Training Event: 2-Apr, 1:00 PM, RCTC-UCR Regional Sports Center, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, Free.

Come watch some 1860 base ball, as club members from all over the state of Minnesota come to Rochester for a spring training event.

We will be working off the winter rust and loosening up the arms and legs as we prepare for our 2017 seasons. The local 1860 base ball club, the Roosters of Rochester, will be hosting this event. Spectators are free to come watch. We just ask you bring a lawn chair or blanket, as there is not seating within the dome. Hope to see you there !

The Drowsy Chaperone: 2-Apr, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards. 507-282-8481 CATS - The Musical: 3-Apr, 9:30 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $10 . Spend a fun 90 minutes with the Jellicle Cats: Grizabella the Glamour Cat, Munbojerrie, Rumpleteazer, and many of their friends. Learn how Andrew Lloyd Weber adapted T.S. Eliot’s famous book of peoms into the smash Broadway production, CATS. Registration Required.

First Lutheran Presents: Lenten Musical Reflections and Lunch: 5-Apr, 11:30 AM, First Lutheran Church, 301 W Clark Street, Albert Lea, $5 . 11:30 am - 12:10 pm Soup and Sandwich Lunch in Bethany Hall.

Cost $5. No sign-up required. 12:15 pm 12:45 pm Musical Meditation in the sanctuary by various singers and musicians from the Albert Lea area. Free admission. For more information - Tim O’Shields, First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, 507-373-6424.

The Harlem Globetrotters 7 p.m., Friday, April 14 Mayo Civic Center, Rochester There’s a line in Field of Dreams (and I think it’s also in W.P. Kinsella’s book Shoeless Joe, upon which the movie was based), where the main character says something to the effect of “instead of standard kids’ bedtime stories, I was raised on tales of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and the great Shoeless Joe Jackson.” I always completely understood that.

My dad was a basketball fan. He played in high school and at Carleton College from 1950-1954. He loved the game and would go on and on (and on) about how if they’d had a three point line in his day, he’d still have the conference’s scoring record. Instead of regular kids’ bedtime stories, I was raised on tales of Johnny Kundla, Vern Mikkelson and the great George Mikan. To his great dismay, the Minneapolis Lakers left for Los Angeles in 1960. Still my dad would bring my brother and I to see the Gophers at Williams Arena whenever he could, and I have vague memories of attending a Seattle Supersonics/Houston Rockets exhibition game at the Met Center in the late 1970’s.

We also went to see the Harlem Globetrotters, and I remember those days very well. This was back in the days when the Globetrotters had their own Saturday morning cartoon, they were making TV movies like The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island (I swear to God that was a thing) and Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal were household names. Back in those days, the Globetrotters would dazzle with fancy trick plays and amazing displays of athleticism. We would laugh heartily to the corny jokes and shenanigans perpetrated on the hapless Washington Generals, eat some stale popcorn, and generally have a great time.

They might be past the Golden Age, but in many ways, the Harlem Globetrotters, who will be at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester on April 14, are better than ever. Firstly they’ve added women to the roster (this year there are five of them). The tricks and pranks have evolved with the times (although the classic bucket of confetti remains a a standard part of the show), and now thrill and amaze a new generation that is far more sophisticated and discerning than mine was at 9 years old. Plus, they’ve added more interactive bits to get the crowd involved. In fact if you want to shell out an extra $25 you can attend a pre-game meet & greet/clinic where the members of the team will take pictures, sign autographs and show your kids how to spin a basketball on their finger.

The Harlem Globetrotters are a goofy little National Treasure. Take your kids to go see them. They’ll never forget it.

– Rich Larson is the publisher and editor of SouthernMinn Scene. You can reach him at rlarson@ southernminnscene.com.

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MN Holiday Inn Fairmount, MN Doors Open at: 5:00 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=2302810-2017 On Saturday April 1, 2017 at 6:00 pm (ends 11:00 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Crazy Fool Bingo: 1-Apr, 6:00 PM, 207 Main Street, 207 Main Street, West Concord, $5.00 suggested donation for lunch 3 Bingo cards for $1.00. No Foolin Crazy Fool Bingo happening in West Concord Saturday, April 1st at 207 West Main Street in downtown West Concord. Doors open at 5:45 pm Sloppy Joes, chips, dessert and drink available at 6:00 pm Crazy Fool Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Lots of Crazy Fun and prizes. 3 cards for $1.00 Children under 18 need a parent or guardian present. Proceeds will go to the continuation of city park upgrades. Event sponsored by Cardinal Club of West Concord Join us for an evening of Crazy Fool Bingo !

Call 507-456-9727 for more information.

NWTF: Benton Co. Mn: 1-Apr, 6:30 PM, Mr.Jims Supper Club, 11049 Old Highway 23, Foley, Free. Hunting Heritage Banquet: Benton Co. MN Mr.Jims Supper Club Hwy 23 Foley, 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=230480-2017 On Saturday April 1, 2017 at 6:30 pm (ends 11:30 pm) Category: Sports / Leisure - Hunting Price: price_1: USD 0.

Dexter Variety Show: 1-Apr, 7:00 PM, Dexter United Methodist Church, 120 Pleasant St, Dexter, $5 . Vocalists, dancers, jugglers, skits Featuring talent from Dexter, Adams, Grand Meadow, Austin, Pine Island.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 1-Apr, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the

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record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 1-Apr, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you.

The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up AHS - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon: 1-Apr, 7:30 PM, Arcadia High School, 756 Raider Drive, Arcadia, $5 . AHS Masquers are up to it again with The Brothers Grimm Specatulathon by Don Zolidis. Over 209 Grimm fairy-tale stories will be woven into one fast-paced, rollicking romp on March 31 & April 1, 2017 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia High Auditorium. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads as the narrators and actors attempt to combine all of their stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories as The Devil’s Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. The show definitely provides many new twists and turns, as Zoldis a Wisconsinite, modernizes and revamps these tales so the audience never knows what new surprise is around the corner. Light, witty, and upbeat, this play finds unique ways to drive home old time messages about society. Cast includes: Perla Donjuan, Joseph Charles, Maria Romero-Donjuan, Nick Pronschinske, Jacob Sonsalla, Felix Ullao, Aaron Haines, Aundrea Severson, Rossellin Gaitan, Kaylynn Weltzien, Michael Steinlicht, Natalie Sonsalla, Carlos Mora, Gabi Bernal, and Gisselle Terrazas who will play these role and MANY more. Director Mrs. Schock will head up the acting ensemble who will also double as the production work crew from props, to costumes, to publicity, to scenery and everything else in between. The

Run Crew consists of Sound Jolene Servais, Lights Jerry Servais, Spot Light Marshall Nelson, and Scenic Painter Hazel Ullao, who do a great job. So get ready as the cast acts it up in this wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun. And hope to see you March 31 & April 1, 2017 starting at 7:30 p.m. with The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Ticket prices are $5-Adults and $3-Students and may be purchased 45 minutes before the show or advance tickets may be obtained in the district office starting in March 2017. 507-282-8481 Joke’s On Us: April Fool’s Comedy Showcase: 1-Apr, 7:30 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, $12 in advance, $15 at the door. The hilarious Ellen Klein will open and host the show. Jeff Pfoser will top this comedy showcase, with the illustrious Chris Anderson and Jeff Larson performing their Spam approved material.

(Also, I believe some lucky audience member will be walking home in a brand new Spam T-shirt!) Tickets now available at the Austin ArtWorks Center (Tues-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-3) or go to www.austinareaarts.org. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of. This is an adult show with adult content. For more information call 507-434-0934.. 507-282-8481 Calendar Girls: 1-Apr, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $15-$25. When Annies husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity by posing for a calendar completely in the buff. Positioned behind strategically placed flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another.

The calendar is an international sensation bringing unrest to the women. Based on the hit movie. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event!

‘Hallelujah, We Love Him So - A Night of Ray Charles’: 1-Apr, 7:30 PM, State Theater, 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, $28-$32. Twin Cities music icon Mick Sterling returns to Zumbrota with another fabulous show! Wain McFarlane and a 12-piece soul orchestra join Sterling to honor the genius of Ray Charles.

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Paint with the Lady - In the Garden: 6-Apr, 6:00 PM, Nelson Nursery, 25834 Main St, Zimemrman, $45 . Paint with the Lady Social Art Classes Now starting in April 2017, come get your hands dirty while creating your own work of art in a one of a kind beautiful atmosphere that will tantalize your senses!

Join The Tattooed Lady at the historic and beautiful Nelson Nursery on Thursday April 6th for its first bimonthly Social Painting Class! $45 Class fee covers supplies, food and drinks. Bring your friends! All attendants must be 21 to drink. Cash and or Cards accepted. Hosted at the beautiful Nelson Nursery! For participating get awesome deals on fantastic home and garden items!Taught by the owner and operator of The Tattooed Lady: Tattoo and Fine Art Studio.

Fish Fry Friday’s: 7-Apr, 5:00 PM, Christ the King Church, 202 4th St NW, Byron, $6-$11. Adults $11.00, Seniors $10.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00, and kids 5 & under free.. All you care to eat fish fry, baked or batter fry fish.

We’re the fish fry that all the fish are talking about in all the schools. We also serve irishstyle potatoes, green beans, St. John’s bread, fantastic coleslaw, drinks and those fabulous desserts, all included in the price. If you have questions you can call the parish office at 507-775-6455.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 7-Apr, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 7-Apr, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you.

The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

Charlotte’s Web: 7-Apr, 7:30 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Enjoy all the enchanting characters of this beloved children’s classic about friendship. Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. For more information, go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org or call 507-437-9078.

The Banjo Hour with Captain Gravitone & the String Theory Orchestra:: 7-Apr, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $12-$22. Member: $17 | Non Member: $22 | Student: $12. An evening of great entertainment including bluegrass legend, Dick Kimmel, a set called Banjo Time w/ Tom Nechville (banjo maker to the banjo stars: Bela Fleck, the Dixie Chicks, Allison Brown), and comedian, Michael Callahan, help round out an amazing night of bluegrass fun. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B on either Friday, April 7 or Saturday, April 8, and receive two free tickets to this event! 507-282-8481

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Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Fair: 8-Apr, 9:00 AM, Alma Area Schools, S1618 State Road 35, Alma, Free. The 5th Annual Spring Fling/Vendor/Craft Show - with FREE Admission & Parking at Alma Area School. Offering a variety of food (both breakfast and lunch) along with a wonderful Bake Sale! Shop at over 100+ booths in 2 GYMS and amongst the hallways throughout the school. Two sets of doors/entrances will be open to the school for entrance. One by the New/Big Gym in the elementary end along with the doors by the Old/Small Gym in the high school end. The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance so be sure to bring the kids.

Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Fair: 8-Apr, 9:00 AM, Alma Area Schools, S1618 State Road 35, Alma, Free. The 5th Annual Spring Fling/Vendor/Craft Show - with FREE Admission & Parking at Alma Area School. Offering a variety of food (both breakfast and lunch) along with a wonderful Bake Sale! Shop at over 100+ booths in 2 GYMS and amongst the hallways throughout the school. Two sets of doors/entrances will be open to the school for entrance. One by the New/Big Gym in the elementary end along with the doors by the Old/Small Gym in the high school end. The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance so be sure to bring the kids.

Hippity Hoppity Craft & Vendor Event: 8-Apr, 9:00 AM, Hastings Armory, 3050 Hwy 316, Hastings, Free. Hippity Hoppity Craft & Vendor Event **Join us on April 8th 2017 at the Hastings Armory for a Craft and Vendor event with up to 55 vendors. ***Enjoy FREE ADMISSION and once inside you will find, upcycled and handmade items from talented artists as well as many Direct Sales Representatives to choose from. So bring your friends, bring your family. Tell everyone you know. ** First 50 Attendees to visit our event will receive a gift bag with things to welcome the Easter Holiday. *******HOP ON OVER TO SEE US..******* YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU MIGHT RUN INTO...

SPAM Kids Fest: 8-Apr, 10:00 AM, Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, Free. Presented by the Hormel Historic Home and sponsored by Hormel Foods. Activities geared for ages 2 - 12 include crafts, taste-testing, interactive presentations, SPAM kabob creations, kid-friendly tours of the HHH, music, giveaways and more. Special appearance by Sir Can-a-lot and SPAMMY! for more information, call 507-433-4243.

Young Historians: 8-Apr, 10:00 AM, Blue Earth County Historical Society History Center, 424 Warren Street, Mankato, Free.

Join us for our monthly, hands-on, history workshop for school aged children. This month, Young Historians will discover how Parks and Recreation in Blue Earth County.

This program is free; please pre-register by April 6 to 507-345-5566 or Education@ blueearthcountyhistory.com.

Camp Companion Adoption Ay: 8-Apr, 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.

Free Foot Checks And Free Posture/ balance Checks: 8-Apr, 10:00 AM, The Good Feet Store, 1221 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, Free. The Good Feet Store and Siple Spine and Wellness of Rochester invite you to attend our 2nd annual Screening Day. Free foot checks and free posture/ balance checks Stop into the Good Feet Store anytime between 10AM and 5PM on Saturday April 8th.

Tom Stolz Presents The Gospel According to St. Mark: 8-Apr, 1:30 PM, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 200 NW Park Ave, Lanesboro, Free. This moving one-person recitation has been presented in churches, colleges, art centers, prisons and theaters in Canada, Switzerland, Jerusalem and across the United States. Originally performed at the Old Log Theater in 1984, Toms work has become an ongoing Lenten tradition in the Twin Cities and is currently in its third year at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters. Join with your friends and family to revisit and absorb the story of Jesus through the lyrical, rich language of the King James Bible. Tom Stolz is a longtime actor and appeared in over 150 performances at the Old Log Theater. Originally directed by his father, Don Stolz, area theater legend and founder of the Old Log Theater, the work is performed entirely without sets, props or costumes. Dedicated to spreading the Gospel message through theater arts, he also founded Promised Land Productions and offers his recitation of The Gospel According to St. Mark as a message of love and hope to the world. The performance is nondenominational and one that will appeal to people of all ages.

A free will offering will be directed to the church roofing fund and Bethlehem youth Good Earth Village Bible Camp scholarships.

Refreshments will be provided following the performance.

Tom Stolz Presents The Gospel According to St. Mark: 8-Apr, 1:30 PM, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 200 NW Park Ave, Lanesboro, Free. This moving one-person recitation has been presented in churches, colleges, art centers, prisons and theaters in Canada, Switzerland, Jerusalem and across the United States. Originally performed at the Old Log Theater in 1984, Toms work has become an ongoing Lenten tradition in the Twin Cities and is currently in its third year at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters. Join with your friends and family to revisit and absorb the story of Jesus through the lyrical, rich language of the King James Bible. Tom Stolz is a longtime actor and appeared in over 150 performances at the Old Log Theater. Dedicated to spreading the Gospel message through theater arts, he

also founded Promised Land Productions and offers his recitation of The Gospel According to St. Mark as a message of love and hope to the world. Originally directed by his father, Don Stolz, area theater legend, and founder of the Old Log Theater, the work is performed entirely without sets, props or costumes to sold out audiences. The performance is nondenominational and one that will appeal to people of all ages. Performed in 90 minutes with one short intermission, there will be no charge for admission. A free will offering will be directed to the church roofing fund and Bethlehem youth Good Earth Village Bible Camp scholarships. Refreshments will be provided following the performance.

Charlotte’s Web: 8-Apr, 2:00 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Enjoy all the enchanting characters of this beloved children’s classic about friendship. Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. For more information, go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org or call 507-437-9078.

Faribault Flannel Formal: 8-Apr, 5:00 PM, F-Town Brewing Co., 22 - 4th Street NE, Faribault, $20 . This is a FUNdraiser for Faribault Main Street, which includes live music, a commemorative beer glass, and one free beer to drink by the bonfire! Plus contests and Lumberjack games! Come dressed in your finest flannel for a chance to win our Best Dressed Lumberjack & Lumberjane contest! OR bring your meatiest hot dish and see if it takes first prize Lumberjack Hot Dish contest! Music by the Brothers In Country and Abe Curran and the Blue Rooster! This is a 21+ event.

Spring Dance: 8-Apr, 7:00 PM, Faribault Eagles Club, 2027 Grant St. NW, Faribault, $8-$9. Spring Dance sponsored by Owatonna Area Solo Parents and Singles. Music by Kozy Lil’ Duo. (Rock and Pop from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.) Alumni from all clubs and all prospective members welcome. Tickets available at the door. Members: $8.00; NonMembers: $9.00.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 8-Apr, 7:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

WEEK OF April 9-15: Whitewater Valley Audubon Field Trip: 9-Apr, 7:00 AM, RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Rd East SE, Rochester, Free.

Meet in the east parking lot at the Heintz Center to car pool. Bring your own lunch.

We’ll visit the Whitewater State Park Nature Center and look for early spring migrants throughout the management area, especially waterfowl in the many pools. We’ll return by mid-afternoon. Audubon leader: Joel Dunnette.

Southern Minnesota Coin, Stamp, & Currency Show: 9-Apr, 9:00 AM, Kahler Apache, 1517 16th Street Southwest, Rochester, Free. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Coin Club. Dealers specializing in selling, buying, or trading coins, currency, and stamps. Kahler Apache Hotel - Royale Ballroom 1517 16th Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 FREE ADMISSION. Charlotte’s Web: 9-Apr, 2:00 PM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Enjoy all the enchanting characters of this beloved children’s classic about friendship. Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under. For more information, go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org or call 507-437-9078.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 9-Apr, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. The Drowsy Chaperone, a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, it comes to life. During the performance he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and was nominated for multiple Broadway and London theatre awards, winning five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards.

The Drowsy Chaperone: 9-Apr, 2:00 PM, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, $26-$31. If you love musical theater, this is a must see show for you.

The Drowsy Chaperone debuted in 2006 and won five Tony and seven Drama Desk Awards. Imaginative, endlessly entertaining, and replete with all elements and conceits of musical theater. Truly a dream musical certain to delight. Viewing age: 10 and up.

507-282-8481 Donahue’s Greenhouse Opening and Potting Days: 12-Apr, 8:30 AM, Donahue’s Greenhouse, 420 SW 10th Street, Faribault, Free. Donahues Greenhouses is located just 50 miles south of the Twin Cities in Historic Faribault, MN. The quick drive is well worth the effort. Walk in the doors and experience a most stunning sight! You will find some of the most beautiful selections of hanging baskets and mixed pots. Dozens of creative combinations for a truly unique selection. Plant your own custom containers with a great selection of potted plants like begonias, Gerbera dai-

sies, hibiscus and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join Potting Days 2017! Friday, April 21nd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday, April 22rd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, April 23th, 11:00 am 5:00 pm Make the most out of your spring flower planting and shopping.

Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B. Located less than 1 mile from Donahue’s Greenhouse, a simple 3 minute drive down the block! (507) 334-8404 First Lutheran Presents: Lenten Musical Reflections and Lunch: 12-Apr, 11:30 AM, First Lutheran Church, 301 W Clark Street, Albert Lea, $5 . 11:30 am - 12:10 pm Soup and Sandwich Lunch in Bethany Hall.

Cost $5. No sign-up required. 12:15 pm 12:45 pm Musical Meditation in the sanctuary by various singers and musicians from the Albert Lea area. Free admission. For more information - Tim O’Shields, First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, 507-373-6424.

Movies at the Library: 13-Apr, 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!

Acc Community Meal | Free | Open To All: 13-Apr, 5:00 PM, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2245 Hayden Avenue, Altoona, Free.

The ACC Community Meal is free of charge and open to all. At the ACC dinner table every Community Meal offers home-style cooked food, engaging conversations, and the opportunity to revel in our abundance of spirit that connects us together as neighbors. The ACC Community Meal is sponsored by the Altoona Compassion Coalition, a group of neighbors committed to #NeighborsServingNeighbors! #OneAltoonaWI. Southeastern Minnesota Beekeepers Association (SEMBA) Meeting: 13-Apr, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th. ST NW., Rochester, $20 . Come and join ‘The Buzz’ -- an informal opportunity to discuss any topic related to beekeeping. At 7pm, we have our regular meeting -- always an informational presentation on beekeeping and the honey bee. SEMBAs mission is to be informational *and* good sticky fun for the whole family. Our meetings are held the second Thursday every month February through October as guest of the Sisters of Saint Francis at Assisi Heights, Rochester. Usually in the Spirituality Center, basement level.

Come in the front (south) door and ask for directions at reception, if necessary. See http:// www.semnbeekeeping.org/ for a description of our next meeting. To join SEMBA is a one time fee of $20 per family; per year.

Woodcock Watch Field Trip: 13-Apr, 7:30 PM, Chester Woods County Park, 8378 Hwy 14E SE, Eyota, Free. Every spring the Woodcock perform one of the strangest and most interesting mating rituals. We will observe it up close, beginning at dusk. Meet near the entrance at Chester Woods County Park at 7:30 PM or in the horse corral parking lot. Dress for the weather and hiking trails. In the event of thunderstorms, walk is cancelled.

Note: a County Parks sticker is required to enter the park. Audubon leader: Jim Peterson.

507-444-2460 Passion through His Mother’s Eyes: 14-Apr, 6:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, Free.

Who felt the most pain on that trek to Calvary? Who felt the Mystery of the Passion the most in the human heart? Mary, His mother.

Is there anyone present who would not notice her sorrow? By gazing on her we begin to know the ache of her human heart. May we join hearts to lift up the conditions/passions of our world? Registration Required.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 15-Apr, 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.

WEEK OF APRIL 16-30: Franciscan Enrichment - The Porziuncula: 18-Apr, 2:30 PM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, Donations Appreciated. Join us for the history and story of the man, Francis of Assisi and some of the important places/sites of significant events in his life. Come to some of all in the series and learn the influences that shaped his life and many who come after, including today’s followers. Journey with Francis to the little church of The Porziuncula, ‘the little portion,’ officially known as ‘Our Lady of the Angels.’ Francis loved this humble church with a special devotion and we are told: ‘Here he began humbly, here he progressed virtously, here he ended happily.’

Registration Required.

Stan Tekiela: 18-Apr, 7:00 PM, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st Street Northeast, Austin, Free. Few creatures craft such brilliant and involved homes as birds do. From holes drilled into trees to intricately woven cups, these magnificent structures are worthy of our admiration. This talk is full of fun details told with Stan’s great sense of humor. Cosponsored with Austin Audubon, free and open to the public. RSVP by Monday, April 17 (507-437-7519 or info@hormelnaturecenter.org).

Gentle Yoga and Yoga Nida: 19-Apr, 9:30 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $55 . Build flexibility, strength and balance with mindful movement linked with breath in this gentle vinyasa yoga class. Then refresh and renew with a Yoga Nidra, a peaceful guided practice

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that promotes deep relaxation. This six week class is suitable for adult beginners as well as those experienced in yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is a 6 session series and meets on April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration Required.

Donahue’s Greenhouse Opening and Potting Days: 21-Apr, 8:30 AM, Donahue’s Greenhouse, 420 SW 10th Street, Faribault, Free. Donahues Greenhouses is located just 50 miles south of the Twin Cities in Historic Faribault, MN. The quick drive is well worth the effort. Walk in the doors and experience a most stunning sight! You will find some of the most beautiful selections of hanging baskets and mixed pots. Dozens of creative combinations for a truly unique selection.

Plant your own custom containers with a great selection of potted plants like begonias, Gerbera daisies, hibiscus and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join Potting Days 2017! Friday, April 21nd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday, April 22rd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, April 23th, 11:00 am 5:00 pm Make the most out of your spring flower planting and shopping. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B. Located less than 1 mile from Donahue’s Greenhouse, a simple 3 minute drive down the block! (507) 334-8404 Donahue’s Greenhouse Opening and Potting Days: 22-Apr, 8:30 AM, Donahue’s Greenhouse, 420 SW 10th Street, Faribault, Free. Donahues Greenhouses is located just 50 miles south of the Twin Cities in Historic Faribault, MN. The quick drive is well worth the effort. Walk in the doors and experience a most stunning sight! You will find some of the most beautiful selections of hanging baskets and mixed pots. Dozens of creative combinations for a truly unique selection.

Plant your own custom containers with a great selection of potted plants like begonias, Gerbera daisies, hibiscus and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join Potting Days 2017! Friday, April 21nd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday, April 22rd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, April 23th, 11:00 am 5:00 pm Make the most out of your spring flower planting and shopping. Stay overnight at the Historic

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Nature’s Playground Challenge: 22-Apr, 8:30 AM, Soldier’s Field Rochester, 300 7th Street SW, Rochester, $5-$65. 1 Mile ($5.00) 5 Kilometer ($25.00) 10 Mile ($45.00) Challenge ($65.00). The Inaugural Nature’s Playground Challenge is a Running/ Walking event being held at Soldiers Field in Rochester, MN on April 22nd (Earth Day), 2017. The event consists of running either 1 Mile, 5 Kilometers (3.1 Miles) or a 10 Mile race. Participants can choose to do one, two or all three races in one day. The event kicks off with a 1 Mile Run/Walk: The Montessori Mile Family Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am. The Earth Day 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00am. The TreeHugger 10 Mile Run will begin at 10:00am. *Both the 5K and 10 Mile races will be professionally timed.

Feeling ambitious? How about the ‘Nature’s Playground Challenge’ to test your Spring fitness level? Runners will take on a 5K at 9:00am and a 10 Mile race at 10:00am. The times will be combined and the top 5 female and male participants will win select prizes from our sponsors.

Spring Fling Expo: 22-Apr, 9:00 AM, Atwater Community Center, 107 2nd St. North, Atwater, Free. Spring Fling Expo 2017 is a spring family fun shopping event that falls on Earth day this year. Many local vendors will be having a 1 Day Sale! Need Mother’s Day gifts? Birthday Gifts? Or just want to see what is here? Stop in! There will be 28 vendors/crafters with many different products on hand! Swag bags for the first 25 Ladies!

Crafts, activities, snacks and more for kids to enjoy while mom shops! Snacks & drinks provided! Kids will love bringing home their Earth Day crafts and watching their flower or grass grow! This is a FREE Event! Some Children Activities or Crafts include: Make your ownChalkSilly puttyRain makerSun catcherMake a windsockMaking leaf printsMake a Bird feedersMake a Butterfly feederPlanting a flower-grass seedWatch ‘The Lorax’Create a ‘MAKE MY EARTH HEALTHY’ plan *Crafts

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Hosanna’s Pantry: 22-Apr, 9:00 AM, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th St NW, Rochester, Free. Hosanna’s Pantry is a satellite food shelf of Channel One food bank in Rochester. A photo ID is required. Coffee and treats are served while you wait to shop.

(507) 334-8404 Fleckenstein Brewery Walking Tour: 22-Apr, 10:00 AM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. N.W., Faribault, $3-$5. The Rice County Historical Society is offering a walking tour of the Fleckenstein Brewery site! Join Brian Schmidt as he leads a walking tour of the Old Flecks Brewery site. Tour participants will get a chance to explore these hard-to-access ruins. Photos of the Brewery will be spread throughout the site, and Schmidt will help visitors see how the Brewery would have looked in its prime.

The tour will begin in the NW corner of the Shattuck-St. Marys campus. Enter campus through the arch, and follow the loop to the left about halfway. Follow the signs for the RCHS Walking Tour. Both tours include walking on steep or uneven ground. Good walking shoes or hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing, bug spray, and a bottle of water are encouraged. Contact us at 507-332-2121.

Preregistration is required. For more interesting Faribault history, stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B in Faribault.

Introduction to Weaving: A Spiritual Experience: 22-Apr, 10:00 AM, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, $75 . Weaving brings nature to your fingertips, creating harmony for the spirit, earth and the human soul. If you’ve wondered about 2 harness, 4 harness, rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, frame, and other looms, then here’s your chance to try them and take home samples which can be bookmarks or mug rugs. Looms and yarn will be provided. If you have a portable loom you may also bring it. Nancy Ellison is former home economics teacher. She took her first

weaving class in 1968 in Norway. She currently raises sheep on her farm for wool. She is a dealer for a number of brands of spinning wheels and looms. Registration Required.

Camp Companion Adoption Event: 22-Apr, 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.

48th Annual Barbershop Harmony Show: 22-Apr, 7:30 PM, Colfax High School, 601 University Avenue, Colfax, $3-$12. Adult $10 in advance, $12 at the door, Students (under 18) $3, Afterglow $2. 48th Annual Harmony Show Huckleberry Harmony Featured guests are the Northern Light Chorus from the Dunn County Chapter, 2016 Land O’ Lakes District Gold Medalist Quartet, Ruckus, 2016 Land O’ Lakes Silver Medalist Quartet Underground plus much more! Don’t Miss The Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn Reunion! For more information, visit us at www. dcbarbershop.org, Facebook-Dunn County Barbershoppers or call (715) 962-3038.

Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: 22-Apr, 7:30 PM, Lourdes High School, 2800 19th St. NW, Rochester, $5-$30. Adults $20-$30, 18 & Under $5. Holst The Planets Nielsen Helios Overture Debussy Clair de Lune Williams Star Wars Suite Our season finale reaches to the stars with a symphonic celebration of all things celestial. Immerse yourself in the beauty, mythology and mystery of the sun, moon and stars. Williams Star Wars Suite tops this musical journey of interstellar proportions.

Donahue’s Greenhouse Opening and Potting Days: 23-Apr, 11:00 AM, Donahue’s Greenhouse, 420 SW 10th Street, Faribault, Free. Donahues Greenhouses is located just 50 miles south of the Twin Cities in Historic Faribault, MN. The quick drive is well worth the effort. Walk in the doors and experience a most stunning sight! You will find some of the most beautiful selections of hanging baskets and mixed pots. Dozens of creative combinations for a truly unique selection.

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earth! Pope Francis said, ‘Till and keep the garden of the world.’ Laudato Si. Part 1 Learn how to choose cool weather planters and hanging baskets for your entryway. Free Part 2 - Create your own design with help from staff at Greenwood Plants. You will pay for materials and containers used. Feel free to bring your own clean container. Note: Supply Fee collected on-site at Greenwood Plants.

This workshop is held at Greenwood Plants, 6904 - 18th Avenue NW - Rochester, MN 55901. Registration Required.

Unleash the SHE 5K & 10K: 30-Apr, 9:00 AM, Rochester Community & Technical College, 851 30th Avenue Southeast, Rochester, $16-$55. Unleash The SHE is more than a race. Its a celebration of womens Strength, Health, and EmpowermentSHE! Join in the fun by running the all-womens 5K or 10K events or grab some friends and walk in the Support the SHE Co-Ed 5K all while helping the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) raise money to change the course of ovarian cancer. For more information, please contact Kirstie Kimball at kkimball@ mnovarian.org or (612) 822-0500 or visit unleashtheshe.com.

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Movies at the Library: 27-Apr, 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 I Cant Let Go: Linda Ronstadt Tribute: 29-Apr, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $12-$22.

Member: $17 | Non Member $22 | Student: $12. Celebrating the best songwriters from the era, this show will feature the peak of Ronstadts popular career with hits like Youre No Good and I Cant Help It (If Im Not in Love with You). This ensemble has been performing to sold out audiences across Southern MN and features some of Rochesters finest musicians including lead vocalist Dianna Parks. Parks was born to sing this music, and you will be transported to the golden era of rock country. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B and receive two free tickets to this event!

Root River Park Audubon Walk: 29-Apr, 7:30 AM, RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Rd East SE, Rochester, Free. We will visit Root River County Park just south of Rochester near Simpson. This park has nice walking trails and good diverse habitat for a wide variety of birds. Meet in the east parking lot at the Heintz Center at 7:30 AM to car pool. Dress for the weather. Audubon leader: Sandy Hokanson.

Find Your Style - Spring: 29-Apr, 8:00 AM, Greenwood Plants, 6904 18th Avenue NW, Rochester, Cost varies based on supplies.. Wake up your sensitivities to smallest microbes of sprouting life. Learn to pay attention to the living wonders of the greening

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Plant your own custom containers with a great selection of potted plants like begonias, Gerbera daisies, hibiscus and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join Potting Days 2017! Friday, April 21nd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday, April 22rd, 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, April 23th, 11:00 am 5:00 pm Make the most out of your spring flower planting and shopping. Stay overnight at the Historic Hutchinson House B&B. Located less than 1 mile from Donahue’s Greenhouse, a simple 3 minute drive down the block! (507) 334-8404 Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: 23-Apr, 2:00 PM, Lourdes High School, 2800 19th St. NW, Rochester, $5-$30. Adults $20-$30, 18 & Under $5. Holst The Planets Nielsen Helios Overture Debussy Clair de Lune Williams Star Wars Suite Our season finale reaches to the stars with a symphonic celebration of all things celestial. Immerse yourself in the beauty, mythology and mystery of the sun, moon and stars. Williams Star Wars Suite tops this musical journey of interstellar proportions.

Forte Milers - Grand Old Barbership Harmony: 23-Apr, 3:00 AM, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, $12 in advance, $15 at the door; $5 for students. Traditional country western songs sung in the barbershop a cappella style - songs like Crazy, Hey Good Lookin, Ring of Fire, and The Tennessee Waltz. The Forte Milers are part of The Barbershop Harmony Society and it includes singers from across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. The Forte Milers have been presenting their annual show at the Paramount since 2008. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Student tickets are $5 and children age 5 and under are free. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Mysteries of the Common Loon: 25-Apr, 7:00 PM, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, Free. Wildlife Research Biologist Kevin Kenow knows a lot about loon behavior but there are still many mysteries to solve. Kevin will talk to us about the life of the common loon as captured by

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Yeah, we have I’m Eduardo Escobar not the and Jorge Polanco kind of fighting for the person spot, but then the to toot Twins decided to one’s go rogue and add horn another person to about They eat you and they eat you and they eat you.

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Jasons Tyner and Bartlett. baseball knowledge, but in my oh-so-humble opinion I think that a good defense wins games. You’ll always have people on your team that’ll be able to hit baseballs. But you NEED people who will be able to turn plays and catch balls (hehe, balls). I say lets bring back that whole piranhas mentality to our infield not only defensively but also, oddly enough, offensively. If nobody is familiar with the piranhas, let me refresh your memory: In a galaxy, far far away...just kidding, it all started midway through the 2006 season(which feels like forever ago, 11 years!? WOW) when Ron Gardenhire opted to bat CF Jason Tyner eighth, SS Jason Bartlett ninth, 2B Luis Castillo first, and 3B (yes, you’re reading that right) Nick Punto second. They didn’t hit for power, but they were sure fast, and got on base. They were basically four lead off hitters. The term piranhas was coined by the amazing and quotable Ozzie Guillen. In 2016 during an interview, finally being so irritated by these players he had to say something, he went on to say: “All those piranhas -- blooper here, blooper here, beat out a ground ball, hit a home run, they’re up by four. They get up by four with that bullpen? See you at the national anthem tomorrow. When I sit down and look at the lineup,

give me the New York Yankees. Give me those guys because they’ve got holes. You can pitch around them, you can pitch to them. These little guys? Castillo, and this guy Nick ‘Ty Cobb’ Punto and all of them? People worry about the catcher, what’s his name, Mauer? Fine, yeah, a good hitter, but worry about the little [guys], they’re on base all the time.”

He ended that rant with one of the greatest compliments an opposing manager has ever given the Minnesota Twins: “They eat you, and they eat you and they eat you and then you wake up and you’re dead.”

We need to be that little annoying fish that slowly nibbles away at our opponents with razor sharp teeth, and by teeth I mean super stellar defensive moves, and lightning fast base stealing.

We used to get under our opponents skin (like a piranha? Because they eat flesh? Am I reaching now?) and now all we can muster up is a little tickle.

Can we make the Minnesota Twins great again?

Here’s hoping they can find some bite. (sorry) SMS

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Run, run, run.

Some days, it feels like that’s all you do. Run the kids to school, dash to work, rush with errands, and run yourself ragged before bed.

You’re always on the go, always moving, and in the new book Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, your breath isn’t the only thing to catch.

Twenty-one-year-old Mulatto Betty must’ve breathed a sigh of relief.

When Martha Custis married George Washington, slaves were shuffled as the mistress moved to Mount Vernon; miraculously and notably, Betty moved and was allowed to keep her baby son with her. She was pregnant, too, by a white man with an “indenture agreement” and an eye for opportunity; their eldest daughter was born in mid-1773, and given the unusual name of Ona Maria.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer It’s all about who you know.

The guy who bags your groceries might have stock tips for you.

A co-worker introduces you to your next best friend. You find a great restaurant from your stylist, a new job from a former classmate, and your neighbor gives you gardening advice. It’s all about who you know or, as in the new book The Art of the Affair

by Catherine Lacy and Forsyth Harmon, it’s who you’ve dallied with.

Somehow, in some way, the people you meet leave fingerprints on your life. A laugh you’ll never forget, a bon mot you’ll quote, or even an attitude can be a memorable springboard for an idea.

That goes doubly for creative types, for whom romantic (or platonic) relationships, their “carnage of affairs” could lead to “countless works of art.” These unions, whether legal or otherwise, also left a tangle of

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’ve got a packed schedule.

Extra meetings, vacation planning, guests arriving, errands, it’s a lot to do but one thing’s for certain: you’ll find time to have a good meal. Gotta keep your strength up because there’s a lot on your plate this week, but read the new book Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History by Bill Schutt, and you know what won’t be there.

Ever since you learned about what happens to him, you’ve always been thankful you’re not a male praying mantis. He’s the guy who literally loses his head over mating which, admit it, has “the ick factor” we can’t turn away from.

But why? Even though it’s straight-up disgusting, why are we so “utterly fascinated” by cannibalism?

It’s not like it doesn’t happen all over in the animal kingdom: tadpoles, as Schutt learned, cannibalize their

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’ve seen a lot of things you weren’t supposed to see.

Some might call you “snoopy.” Others might say you’re “nosy,” but you understand that keeping your eyes open, finding information, and knowing what you’re not supposed to know can sometimes be a good thing. And in the new book Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff, sleuthing and snooping can change history.

Bet Van Lew knew that what she was about to ask of Mary Bowser was huge.

Once a slave owned by Bet’s family, Mary had given Bet many things through the years; when Bet freed the Van Lew family’s slaves, Mary kept in touch with her Quaker friend, who had ensured that Mary got a good education. Theirs was a strong bond, but Bet now had a problem.

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At age ten, “Oney” Judge was brought inside the Washington household, in service to Martha Washington. There, the illiterate girl learned to care for Martha’s clothing, to bathe the mistress, tend her grandchildren, and soothe anxieties – one of which was that Martha’s husband had been asked to be the nation’s first president, a post that Martha Washington wasn’t keen on – and neither was Judge.

But, of course, Washingtondid take the position, which meant a household move from Virginia to Manhattan (the site of the first ExecutiveMansion) for the family and a handful of slaves, including Judge. It’s there, says Dunbar, where Judge most certainly tasted freedom through rare autonomy.

She was undoubtedly unhappy, therefore – but couldn’t speak her mind – when the ExecutiveMansion was relocated to Philadelphia in 1790.

But there was a twist, for Judge and for the Washingtons: laws in Pennsylvania mandated freedom for any slave living in the state for six continuous months, meaning that the Washingtons would shuttle their slaves between Philadelphia and Virginia, to “reset” their status. Judge surely knew what was going on, but when she learned that she would be permanently gifted as a wedding present to Martha’s moody granddaughter, she could stand things no threads between many artists and writers.

Essayist and editor Edmund Wilson, for instance, helped launch the career of Anaïs Nin, who later wrote erotica. Nin was “unapologetic about her… affairs,” of which there were many, including a banker, “probably a homosexual,” and novelist & playwright Gore Vidal, who himself had “a short affair” with writer James Baldwin, who called another man “the love of his life.”

Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington both collaborated professionally with Grammy-winner Ella Fitzgerald, but it was Marilyn Monroe who helped boost Fitzgerald’s career. Monroe talked the owner of an L.A. nightclub into booking the singer, and she attended each of Fitzgerald’s performances there.

Monroe, of course, had her share of affairs, too, as well as a friendship with Truman Capote, who was repeatedly insulted by none other than Tennessee Williams.

Williams was no fan of Tallulah Bankhead, and the two publicly snarked at one another for years.

Bankhead was an exhibitionist and didn’t care who saw her naked – which, presumably, included her lover, Billie Holiday.

Oh, and playwright Williams…? He was a friend of Gore Vidal, who also knew Truman Capote and Anaïs Nin… smaller brethren for the nutrition of it all. Tiger shark embryos do it in-utero. Hamsters will eat their young, if they’re stressed or crowded; chimps and lions do it to eliminate the competition’s offspring. A surprising amount of creatures eat their own species because they don’t seem to recognize the fact that they’re related, which must make family reunions very interesting.

Even so, says Schutt, it makes sense: first, there’s the little issue of food, and if it’s in short supply, a reduction in the population of the young of the species in favor of the health of the reproducing ones seems like a right move. Reproductive benefits, territorial issues, space to live, all good enough reasons.

But what about us?

Scientists are divided on whether or not prehistoric humans practiced cannibalism, but we know it happened in recorded history. Human parts were eaten by the victors of war, partly as an in-your-face move.

Columbus claimed the “Caribs” ate human flesh (which may have been a “tall tale”). It supposedly happened during World War II, The Donner Party infamously ate others (or didn’t), zombies do it, and so did Ed Gein.

And, says Schutt, cannibalism “is also being practiced today here in the United States.”

So you’re ready for different reading material this weekend. You want something with meat, something

She was pulling together “a network of spies” to help Union forces in the Civil War. Bet knew that with Mary’s schooling and smarts, Mary would be the right person to gather intelligence inside the Confederate White House, where President Jefferson Davis lived with his family. Bet had to ask for help.

She needed Mary.

Every enslaved person in the South needed Mary.

It would be dangerous. Mary had to keep to herself and pretend that she wasn’t very smart, and that she couldn’t understand writing or maps. She memorized every scrap of information she found, then she snuck the information out of the Davis household and into the hands of the people it would help.

But she had to be very careful: getting caught could mean getting caught by the neck at the end of a rope because the Confederacy was quick to punish spies with death.

Could Mary find the most important clues of all before someone saw her spying?

Loosely based on a real person and a true story, Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring is a story that’s as exciting as they come. I have to admit, I was breathless.

Even though your child might sense that things

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And so, as the Washingtons dined on a Saturday evening in May, 1796, Oney Judge slipped out the door and ran…

It’s been a long time since I’ve read a thriller as heart-pounding as the one I found in this book. The difference is that Never Caught is all true.

But Judge’s astounding, audacious story isn’t the only thing author Erica Armstrong Dunbar brings to vivid life: she also sets the tone by explaining the times in which Judge lived, and what life was like for slaves and whites alike. Thanks to Dunbar, it’s easy to feel the busyness of Manhattan, to absorb the fear Judge surely felt, and to picture the elegant drawing rooms of the Washington home. On that note, we learn some not-so-savory things about George Washington, which makes the meat of this story an even bigger reason for gleefulness.

Now you have to find out what happened. If you love biographies, history, stories about remarkable women, or really exciting thrillers, Never Caught you need to read this book. Run for it.

Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar c.2017, Atria $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 254 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

Did you ever go somewhere with someone who seems to know everybody? That’s what it’s like to read The Art of the Affair.

Author Catherine Lacey and illustrator Forsyth Harmon play a sort of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon in their book - except, not surprisingly, Bacon isn’t here.

Instead, readers are taken back many decades to look at the dalliances and relationships of artists and stars of the early Twentieth century, and because very few contemporary artists grace these pages, there may be many times when you won’t recognize the people among the threads. That can be remedied through inference, but a better explanation (at least for some artists) might have been nice, as would an index.

Still, I liked the tidbits in this book, the mini-factlets between ties, and the obvious delight that author and artist lend to the love affairs they so diligently discovered. Light, gossipy, and a little scandalous, The Art of the Affair shows that it’s who you know that’s important – and I know you’ll like it.

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you can really sink your teeth into. Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History might just be it.

But don’t be grossed-out: yes, there’s plenty of “ick factor” in this book, but author and zoologist Bill Schutt adds laugh-out-loud humor to lighten things up, putting a different spin on a rarely-discussed disgust while still taking it as seriously as it deserves.

Indeed, Schutt follows his topic with respect, a scientists’ curiosity, and a willingness to (gulp!) participate in the research without making a reader nauseous. That means that you’ll learn here, and you’ll be very entertained, but you won’t be scandalized with unnecessary sensationalism.

For sure, this wonderful book will speak to the science-minded, to folks who like history, or to anyone who’s crazy-curious about taboo subjects like this.

You might not find dinner-table small-talk inside Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History, but it’s not just another thing on your plate, either.

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will resolve positively by the end of this story, authors Enigma Alberti (a “nom de plume”) and Tony Cliff surely raise a kid’s adrenaline with a plot that both thrills and teaches. Yes, part of this tale is fictionalized but Mary – who actually existed, as did all of the people in this story – is a great role model; her bravery, wisdom, and (according to the authors) her smooth transition to post-war life is absolutely inspirational.

What will further hold a young reader’s imagination is the mystery woven inside the story itself; there are clues all over this book – even inside the title page! – and a side-story whodunit that’s just plain fun.

This is a great introduction for Civil War buffs-in-themaking, young biography fans, and kids who are just learning to appreciate thrillers as a genre, so get Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring. This is something your 7-to-11-year-old will want to see.

Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff c.2017, Workman $12.95 / $19.95 Canada 96 pages plus extras 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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‘Chill, dummy’ is pure P.O.S. brilliance

tef Alexander, aka P.O.S, one of the most nationally recognized members of the Doomtree collective, recently released his 3rd full length solo venture, Chill, dummy. On it, he rhymes fast and furious, like he’s constantly trying to beat a metaphorical clock that may make his rhymes disappear if he doesn’t spit them fast enough. The album pairs raw drum beats with futuristic techno elements making it obvious Stef is a member of the highly experimental Marijuana Deathsquads. The album has no shortage of P.O.S’s signature bangers and packs tons of punch in every corner and crevice.

His lyrics run from personal to political touching on many of the struggles in the current climate.

The album opens with “Born a Snake”, a grinding banger, chalk full of chaotic techno. Stef’s love of punk here is evident. The chorus carries crowd pleasing “ahh’s” and is sure to be a party track live.”Wearing a Bear” is similar in style, dark dancey party vibe behind more serious lyrics for example “some of y’all thought racism was over because the president was black.”

Things slow down for “Faded”. Raw snare over a seductive bassline and R&B rhythmic elements make for a slow syrupy ride. What sounds like a Bon Iver falsetto decorates the chorus chanting “love me love me love I need more.” The background vocals are cloudy. As the chorus and the front vocals melt together, the words come across more as a chemical induced empty promise than a true resolution to be different, hence “faded.”

“Pieces/Ruins” also takes things slower, starts out with beats and lyrics expanding slowly into other territory. Extreme

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hievery Corporation’s DJs Eric Hilton and Rob Garza utilized a rotating group of supporting artists to engineer an album that is both centered and wandering at the same time. While uneven, it combines incredible highs and drift-less indifference making it perfect to just zone out to.

Dedicating the work to Jah’s “all seeing eye” vocalist Zee serves notice of a spiritual focus before the sleepy sounding riff of sinister opening track “Thief Rockers” even begins. Beginning with a reference to the Rastafarian name for God is expected based on the name of the album itself. Believing that Jah as the same Holy Spirit lives in everyone, Rastas typically refer to the collective “We” as “I and I” in order to affirm the equality among people.

This understanding is front and center in the Thievery Corporation’s eighth album. Equality and the need for social justice are deeply soaked through each of the tracks making this a most necessary statement for the times.

“Strike the Root” features a horn riff that references the unmistakable first couple of notes of “The Force Theme” from Star Wars to drive the reggae beat. Singer Notch’s call for an end to guns as the first step necessary get to the root of society’s ills is unapologetic and timely. This track and album pull no lyrical punches.

This is most effectively realized in the first single and album centerpiece, “Ghetto Matrix.” Rapper Mr. Lif’s descriptive rhymes flow and twist over a slinky bass line and Fender Rhodes keyboard.

The hooky chorus, “It’s on you, it’s your mind, it’s a complex plan that keeps us confined” will stick in your head demanding repeated plays.

Mr. Lif’s other featured track, “Fight to Survive” is another highlight. A solid and steadily simple drum track propels the track with Lif’s voice serving to establish the real rhythmic interest. Electronic elements help ground the beat and melody.

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slow motion lyrics come alive in the background, along with various whirs and whees. These brighten up the guest rappers (Dwynell Roland and Busdiver) on the track, as P.O.S repeats “all of the places we love have been left in ruins”.

Another standout is “Lanes”. Here P.O.S is aggressive, his vocal ventures into rock/metal phrasing. He includes a healthy amount of screaming, a technique not seen on many hip hop albums.

In true P.O.S fashion, Chill, dummy rides a balance between light and heavy. His rhymes come at you fast, clever stream of consciousness melding the nonsensical with the serious. P.O.S can start the party, make it sexy and serious at the same time.

The free usage of experimental instrumentation keeps the listener guessing. His vocal style can go from a candy smooth flow to an aggressive borderline punk/ metal snarl. P.O.S doesn’t follow anyone’s rules but his own, embracing drone with the epic album closer “Sleepdrone/Superposition.” On the track he reveals his feelings about his kidney transplant and the current state of his being, where he tries to exist in “superposition.” The song is an almost 9 minute behemoth with a laundry list of collaborators including but not limited to Kathleen Hanna, Astronautalis, Lizzo and Allan Kingdom. It’s an ambitious track, fraught with steam and intensity, a perfect cap to the album. Considering everything he has going on Chill, dummy, I would say he’s in superposition and then some.

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ALL His searing vocal delivery gives the album substance and helps to stabilize the DJ duo’s tendency to sonically float away.

The Boston MC’s 2016 solo album Don’t Look Down is also well worth seeking out.

Title track “The Temple of I & I” is a pure instrumental soundscape that is little more than audio wallpaper. More sound effects to a steady and simple beat than an actual song, it floats directionless throughout its (ironically/intentional?) 4 minute, 20 second time frame. While a pleasant trip, it also dissipates just as quickly to the following intense track “Time + Space” almost as if that song’s vocalist, Loulou Ghelichkhani, had just sprayed Glade air freshener into the room.

A better instrumental is “Let the Chalice Blaze.” This moody and driving track has a clear focus, giving off the feel of an intense solo drive through late night urban streets. Drums swing with an effortless groove anchoring the track for an endlessly fascinating ride.

Coming towards the end of the album, Singer Puma’s “Babylon Falling” is a cautionary warning to the listener to not be deterred from the righteous path and while some offers from the wicked may “be precious but fools and passes the eye” it is these “sinful pleasures has always been used as the downfall of mankind.”

His vocal is both passionate and mournful on this downbeat reggae piece.

Notch returns in the final track “Drop Your Guns” to gently reassert his earlier anti-gun message. Where the prior “Strike the Root” had a darker motif, this time the track has an easier, brighter sound and closes out the album in relaxing style.

The Temple of I & I is infused by the island sounds of Reggae and electronica throughout its 15 tracks. The results are varied, but make for an enjoyable album that allows a listener to take an hour-long drift away trip but remain grounded in the realities of now.

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

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Employment opportunities from the Southern Minnesota region

Workplace trends affecting administrative professionals xecutives who occupy corner offices tend to get much of the glory for a company’s success.

But many professionals know the progress and sustainability of a business tends to lie within the daily services offered by its front line of employees. A number of these seasoned and dedicated workers fall within the category of administrative professionals.

Administrative professionals have seen their roles evolve in the changing face of office employment. While some of the more conventional duties that have long been a part of admins’ jobs remain, many now find their roles expanding.

Admins who want to stay a step ahead and improve their career opportunities can hone their skills and keep abreast of the changing trends.

A survey sponsored by OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals zeroed in on what hiring managers said they consider are key motivators for hiring admins. The survey found that organizational skills, initiative and attention to detail are some of the most important qualities for support professionals to possess. They also need to have advanced technical skills, as proficiency in

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Microsoft Office is just the tip of the iceberg. Some employers now require office professionals be skilled at cloud-based apps, social media, database management, and even website maintenance. Long gone are the days when filing papers and keeping up on company correspondence filled the bulk of an admin’s day.

The following are some skills administrative professionals may need to advance their careers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication: Being bilingual is an added feather in one’s cap.

• Industry experience: Knowledge regarding how a specific industry and/or business works can help admin professionals.

• Customer service skills: A friendly but effective demeanor can benefit admins.

• Filing/billing: An ability to file and/or create financial reports coupled with knowledge regarding how to process invoices can help admins.

• Flexibility: Admins who can wear many hats are especially attractive candidates to many businesses, as admins

may have to fill in for the duties of an office manger or bookkeeper.

• Thirst for knowledge: A desire to continue one’s education, including involving oneself in various seminars or training sessions particular to the industry, can help admins.

Credentials are sought-after and include certification in certain industry standard courses.

BYOD trends also are rising among administrative professionals. This means workers are able to bring their own computers or other digital devices to work. Admins may be tasked with establishing protocol for security and maintenance of such devices.

Thanks to evolving roles for administrative professionals, outdated job titles are changing and salaries are increasing.

According to Salary Guide, the average starting salary across the administrative field increased by 3.4 percent in 2015 and continues to grow. Current administrative professionals can continue to grow their skill sets and keep current on the training or technologies that can help them advance their careers.

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KEVIN KREIN Kevin Krein has been writing “The Bearded Life” since 2013. He operates the award winning music blog Anhedonic Headphones and occasionally contributes to the websites Bearded Gentlemen Music and Spectrum Culture. He is a cool rabbit dad and his presence on Twitter is both confident, and an art form of its own: @KevEFly.

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he other day I was thinking about my junior high art teacher.

I can’t remember her first name; Ms. Nemec was what we called her.

She was from Chicago—a curvy twenty-something hippie with stringy black hair, probably fresh out of college with wet ink still on her teaching certificate. The first day of class, she told us she had gone to Woodstock ’94 was one of the ‘mud people.’

She got choked up when she talked about going to final Grateful Dead shows in the summer of ’95 before Jerry Garcia died.

She played They Might Be Giants’ Flood for us in class and told me An Andi Gaffke original, as seen in her gallery show at the Owatonna Arts Center. that art shouldn’t have to match the couch in your living room.

She lasted about three years before she was replaced with another art teacher—someone who was unconfident and spacey and was probably better off working with grade school children rather than shitty high school sophomores. She lasted a year, and was then replaced with another art teacher, who was flamboyant and condescending, who was then replaced by another art teacher who was incredibly rigid and discerning.

And by then, I was graduating from high school, moving on to other things. Save for the doodles I put in the margin of legal pads during boring staff meetings at a former place of employment, I haven’t seriously drawn or painted or sculpted since.

But as far back My friend Andi Gaffke is an artist. She has been as I can rememher entire life; through childhood (one of her earliber, I always est memories is of being four years old, painting wanted to be an with her mother, and being aware of wanting to artist. be as good as, I don’t recall if not better, a specific mothan her), high ment when the school, college, desire began; and now as an it just seems to adult. She realways be there cently wrapped when I think up a gallery back through my exhibit in Owaearly childhood. tonna of recently Eventually my increated mixed terest in drawing media pieces. converged with “In high my love of readschool my art ing comic books, was supported and for a number and encourof years, I was Have you seen my art teacher? She may be in this crowd. aged by English convinced that and journalism I wanted to be a Harvey Firestein-esq voice, his words still haunt teachers,” she comic book artist. me. I can hear him criticizing the heavy, multiple told me. She said I spent my free time drawing muscle-bound super lines I used when sketching. He asked me why I it wasn’t until heroes; then, later, in seventh grade, creating a drew that way, and I told him it was “my style.” college where stick figure character with an enormous head.

“You’re too young to have a style,” he reshe found art I named him “Buggy.” Sometimes I put him sponded. instructors that in clothing—a band t-shirt, baggy jeans, and a One of the pieces from Andi I was under the impression teachers were supprovided any chain wallet. Sometimes he rode a skateboard; the Owatonna Art Center. posed to encourage students in their formative kind of inspirasometimes he played guitar in a punk rock band; years, but that comment was enough to make me tion. sometimes he brandished a giant weapon. second-guess, and abandon, my interests.

I was friends Why? You’d have to ask the twelve-year-old ver Not everybody would agree with that, with a lot of art majors in college. And even as I sion of me to make sense of that. though—that teachers, or at least art teachers, are would sit around and watch them work on their Ron Rugland was the art teacher during my pieces in the upperclassman studio, I never once there to encourage students. junior year in high school, and in his raspy, near

considered enrolling in some kind of rudimentary drawing or painting class as an elective. The desire for that kind of creative expression had just left me completely.

When I see my wife’s old art supplies in our basement (she actually did take art classes in college as part of her Interdisciplinary Fine Arts emphasis) or when I peruse the work hanging in an art gallery, my mind does wander to that place where I think about what might have happened had I stuck with it. What if I hadn’t given up? What if my interests hadn’t changed? What if, instead of a laptop filled with Microsoft Word documents, I had sketchbooks and canvases?

“A couple of years ago I took a seminar on learning styles,” my friend Andi told me. Her results were 95% visual, 5% kinesthetic, and 0% auditory.

“My conclusion from these results,” she continued, “was that if anyone criticized me along the way, odds are I didn’t listen, because I was too busy in my own visual existence. Art has always been an aspect of my life that I own with confidence.”

What if I hadn’t, at such an impressionable age, listened to Mr. Rugland’s remark on my “drawing style?”

Writing for the ‘Visual Arts’ issue of this magazine has always been a challenge for me and perhaps it has something to do with my past relationship to the subject. Last year, I opted not to write on the subject at all, instead, dedicating this space to recalling the horrors of being an extra on the set of a made-for-television holiday romantic comedy. Truthfully I think I peaked on the subject the first time around I tackled it in 2014 when I wrote about what I have lovingly dubbed “The Butt Painting”—an enormous canvas that hangs on my dining room wall.

In 2015, I used my column to defend art—not visual art per se, but writing as an art form, from criticism I had received from a reader that had missed the mark on a previous piece.

What if, as an overweight sixteen year old that Gaffke’s gallery showing at listened to Limp Bizkit, had I boasted the same confidence in my artwork that my friend has always had, or that I have now for these words that you have just read? SMS

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