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19 Spirits, knights, and fairies.

52 Book Review: Dennis Vogen

6 SoMinn State of Mind

The Minnesota Rennaissance Festival provides SoMinn with a return to the realm.

53 CD Review: Matthew Griswold

And more spirits.

Summer is ending?

Weep for the end of summer...

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8 The new golden age of SoMinn beer

Welcome to the (the soon-to-be) land of 10,000 brew pubs.

12 Fall in love with a SoMinn fall

Get out and enjoy what SoMinn has to offer for fall.

15 Second chances on the gridiron

The semi-pro Mankato Brawlers are a football team built on passion and dreams.

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f you’re one of the fortunate souls who still enjoy a summer vacation, this means that you’re one of the unfortunate souls that gets to ‘go back to school’ in just a few short weeks.

For those readers that jammed out to Vitamin C’s ancient hit ‘Graduation’ two months ago, congrats! You’re about to join the ranks of the adult world*.

But what does the end of summer mean to those of us who sat inside our air-conditioned offices and shivered a bit while it was 95 and sunny outside?

It means we’ll sit inside our air-conditioned offices and shiver a lot more as we watch the leaves change.

But despair not, fellow office drones, for fall also brings some perks that summer can’t touch. What do we have to look forward to?

Renaissance Festival This is your soft ushering into fall. If you go to RenFest when it first opens in midAugust, chances are you’ll sweat your corset off. However, if you pick a weekend near the end of September, you’ll be perfectly

content as you warm yourself with as much beef stew in a bread bowl as your stomach will allow. Head on up to Shakopee, grab a turkey leg, and let yourself enjoy the silliness that is a bunch of grown men walking about with codpieces.

Oktoberfest Okay- this was an obvious one. If you’ve never been to an Oktoberfest in New Ulm, you’re truly missing out. Whether your heritage is that of a lutefisk-loving Scandinavian or a schnitzel-crazed Deutschlander, free up one of the first two weekends in October and get down with Hermann the German.

Foliage Well….more like the death of the foliage.

But who cares! It’s beautiful! If there was ever a time to fill up the gas tank and schlep on up to the North Shore, fall is it. If you’d rather not venture so far north, I’d recommend you plot a course anywhere along the St. Croix River or the bluffs in Rushford.

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don’t really understand my sixteen year old daughter.

No, really. I mean, yeah, no father can claim to completely understand his teenage daughter (if you do, you’re lying), but the kid really puzzles me.

She doesn’t mind when summer is over.

To me there are two kinds of people in the world: 1.) Those who look forward to the turning of the leaves, picking apples and pumpkins, brisk fall afternoons, and football.

2.) Those of us who realize how totally misguided you other people are.

I’m a spring and summer kind of guy. I like it when the sun is out. I like it when you don’t have to find your jacket to go outside. When things are green and full of life. Baseball! Outdoor music festivals. Backyard grilling. Lemonade. Lakes.

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But my kid, not so much. If it weren’t for the fact that she has to go back to school I think she’d be organizing Welcome Back Fall rallies.

Incidentally, isn’t it funny that when you were a kid, the first day of school was the day you dreaded the most, and when you became a

parent, it became the greatest day of the year?

Except that it’s usually the day after Labor Day, which means summer is over.

Really, I don’t have a lot against fall, except that it’s the herald to winter. To me the first leaf that falls from a tree signals the beginning of the end. After that it’s just a slow march into the long, dark, cold days of snow drifts and frozen boogers.

I’m the guy who’s lived in Minnesota for 45 years, and hates winter a little bit more every year. I would take 365 days of 88 degree weather and 72% relative humidity if it meant there wouldn’t be one day with ice on the roads. I have long been of the opinion that Minnesota is the best place in the world to live for seven months out of the year, and the other five help us appreciate how great those seven months are. You can have your cute little snowmen, cross country ski trails, and fish houses. Give me beaches, fireworks and movies about giant sharks from outer space starring Will Smith. The only thing I have to say about winter is Bah Humbug.

(This is not to say I hate the Holidays. I love them. I just think they do it better in Australia).

I love to mow my lawn. I hate to shovel my driveway. I really love it when the crabapple tree in my backyard blossoms. I hate raking up all those damn crabapples in September. I love to listen to baseball on the radio. I…well, ok, I do really like to watch football on TV, but that’s

mostly because I’m hopelessly addicted to fantasy football. I really enjoy a good thunderstorm.

Blizzards are terrible (and don’t even get me started on the “wintry mix”). I think bears are really cool. They sleep all winter. What’s the most ominous line on television these days?

“Winter is coming…”

So, I hope you’ve enjoyed my cheerful demeanor in these last few columns. You can expect the next bunch to be sullen, depressing, moody, and flat out whiney. They’re even going to replace my smiling picture in the corner with one of me pouting.

Of course, I’m exaggerating. A little bit. I’ve come to accept that this is the price you pay to live in a wonderful place like Minnesota. And there’s nothing I can do about it. God grant me the strength yadda yadda yadda…

Whatever.

At least my kid is happy.

Rich Larson is the editor of SouthernMinn SCENE. You can reach him at editor@southernminnscene.com.

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hen it really comes to figuring this thing out you can go ahead and shut down most of your brain.

The temporal lobes? Overrated.

The hippocampus? Forget about it.

The parietal lobes, on the other hand? Those bad boys you’re going to want to kick into a seriously high gear. Because the heart of this matter is in that mushy little parietal part of your three-pound brain that jives with your tongue to pick up taste.

That’s where it’s going to register why the number of Minnesota breweries has more than doubled since 2010. That’s where it’s going to register why Minnesota’s craft beer production went up more than 81 percent in 2012, second only to our friends to the south in Alabama. That’s where it’s going to register that beer as we have thought of it for decades is officially no more.

Boiled down to its simplest terms: It is on. In the tastiest, hoppy-est, I’ll-do-justone-more-because-it’s-so-damn-good kind of way.

Forget growth. This is a full-fledged, hops-fueled explosion. Craft beers are in the midst of an annual across-the-board double-digit increase in sales that show it’s not just a delicious flash in the pan, and the breweries that produce that frothy goodness are smack dab in the middle of

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it. The craft revolution is here to stay, and southern Minnesota is right on board the train.

A wise person once said no good story ever started with someone eating a salad.

Well, thankfully, this one starts with a beer.

Though, not a very cold one. Refrigerators weren’t exactly the rage back in the 1800s, but that didn’t stop people from heading to their literally thousands of local breweries for a brew.

As time went on the number of breweries went down, but the surviving ones were growing and making more beer. It was all good.

Then came the biggest buzz kill in American history: Prohibition. Not a great time for the brewing industry. But, like a delicious phoenix coming out of the ashes, the business of making beer rose up afterward.

Slowly but surely in the following decades, the number of breweries continued to declined even as volume went up.

Breakthroughs like home refrigeration and canning allowed for bigger companies to dominate more of the national market as getting your beer locally became less of a necessity. For many other reasons that trend has continued and, as we drink today, two massive beer companies - Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller - own

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Red Wing Brewery features multiple options of its own beer on tap at any given time. (Jordan Osterman/SouthernMinnScene)

a ridiculous majority of the beer market.

Anheuser-Bush InBev alone sells nearly one in every two beers in the United States.

Yikes.

Despite the domination of the two beer Goliaths, the number of breweries in the U.S. has been steadily increasing since the 1980s. While many do eventually get gobbled up by the corporate behemoths, the small, local brewery is back in fashion and as strong as ever, especially in southern Minnesota.

Red Wing. Winona. Reads Landing.

Mankato.

Breweries have burst onto the scene in recent years like bubbles to the top of a freshly-poured pint, ready to put their own twist on the blueprint that has been laid down. Employees of freshly-opened breweries often speak with reverence for the craft brewers who came before them back in the 1980s and 1990s who put the blueprint in place. Companies like Summit and Surly that took the lumps of being the new kids on a brutally competitive brewing block.

“They went through the brick wall 20, 30 years ago,” said Scott Kolby, partowner of the Red Wing Brewery that opened last December. “They made the hole for us to come through.”

Perhaps the biggest burst-throughthat-wall moment came in May, 2011 with the passing of the “Surly Bill,” which allowed breweries to sell their own beer on site in Minnesota. To that point the federal three-tier beer system of brewer,

distributor and customer didn’t let that direct sale occur, hampering the ability of “brewpubs” that wanted to sell food and beer to truly thrive.

Now that smaller breweries can get their beer directly to the customer, the unique nature of each new spot can be on full display. That’s part of the reason why - despite the fact more and more breweries are opening - craft brewers don’t look at each as competition.

Instead, there’s a serious case of “the more the merrier” syndrome in the craft brewing industry.

“We’re all pulling in the same direction,” said Bab Nihart, owner of Reads Landing Brewing Company, which started making beer last September. “We all want there to be a larger market of craft breweries.”

Admittedly, that market is pretty small.

As in, “less than 10 percent of total beer sales” small. The good news from that is how much room there is to grow, with each barrel rolling off the line like the tiniest of pebbles headed for the beer Goliaths.

“Someone came in last week and made a comment that they were at Schell’s [Brewery in New Ulm], and put their hand over their mouth and said sorry,” said Tim Tupay, co-owner of Mankato Brewery. “And I said, ‘Sorry? If you told me you were at Miller then maybe say sorry.’”

“Our goal as craft brewers is to work together and increase the percentage of people drinking craft beer. 100 percent

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high quality across the board,” he added.

“The more people talking about it is increasing market share, but it’s also taking the market share from the big guys.”

“Rather than dog eat dog, it’s seen the idea that more breweries are an attraction,” Kolby said. “That’s a healthy way for an industry to be. The public sees

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that, too. They see brewers wanting to help each other in what they do.”

“The feeling is that high tide floats every boat,” he added.

Case in counterpoint: massive brewing corporations that have spent the last

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From 9 handful of decades on a shopping spree, gobbling up “rival” brands and bringing them under their umbrella. As Andy Roberts of the Northfield’s home brewing club, the Milltown Mashers, pointed out when it comes to taste, the really amazing thing about those huge breweries is their ability to create beer that is the exact same all over the world. A Miller Lite in Milwaukee is going to taste the same as a Miller Lite in Bangkok.

In craft brewing it’s the total opposite: Less beer volume. More beer variety. More local beer choices.

That reality means an exponentially growing number of decisions for beer drinkers. Gone are the days where liking or disliking beer boiled down to your preference on an American Lager (the Budweisers of the world.) Options - everything from pilsners to pale ales, stouts to porters, and hefeweizens to browns - are all over. Choices are in style.

“Everyone has their own tastes, and that’s the great thing about so many different craft beers,” said Randy Clay of the Milltown Mashers. “Keep trying what you like.”

As Kolby pointed out, beer isn’t the first liquid industry to tap into customers’ desire for variety. Try to think back to the times when you had as much choice for what kind of coffee you wanted as you did for colors on a Model-T Ford: one. Black.

Cream it and sugar it, sure. But the idea that you could have a gambit coffees to choose from? Crazy.

Now, beer is more than following in the same footsteps. The varieties range closer to the hundreds than one, leaving many beer enthusiasts with the same far-away, content look on their faces when recalling the first time they tried a beer besides an American Lager and it registered what they had in front of them.

“It was like, ‘Ahhhhhhhhh,’” Clay said, spreading his arms wide and looking skyward in recollecting his earliest exposures to craft beers.

Breweries are capitalizing on those kinds of realizations, offering unique takes on classic recipes, or experimenting and creating their own.

“We’re all individual,” Nihart said. “I make beer that nobody else makes.”

Customers get the benefit of that, whether they’re local or - as more and more people are - willing to travel to try different offerings from different places.

“It’s amazing how people will travel in their quest for good craft beer,” Kolby said. “We’ve had an opportunity to meet people from all over the country.”

Between that kind of business and great local support it’s no mystery why new breweries are enjoying success. Like any business though, it’s peoples’ passion that is truly driving the craft brew explosion in southern Minnesota.

It’s not a strange common thread that can be drawn between most southern Minnesota brewers: They love beer. Tupy, Nihart and Kolby had all home brewed before looking into opening their breweries, a not-so-underground part of the culture that helps ferment a desire to share beer with more people.

“If a state or area has a strong home brewing community it probably has a strong craft market,” Clay said.

Southern Minnesota certainly has that community in place, with those willing to take the plunge into making it a business representing the next outward ring in the beer market.

“It’s a typical story for a lot of breweries: Home brewers get that gleam in their eye to take the next step,” Kolby said.

Spend any time at the Red Wing Brewery around Kolby and you’ll quickly see that gleam hasn’t gone anywhere. He smiles a lot when explaining everything

A group of people take a tour of the Mankato Brewery. (Miles Trump/Waseca County News)

that goes into making delicious pints appear in front of people at one of his tables, even when illustrating the harsh reality of being a brewer.

“You see the pictures of a brewer holding up a glass and thinking, ‘Hmmm, what should I brew today?’ That’s about two percent of it,” he said. “The other 98 percent is the sweat, grime and hard work.”

Despite all the support southern Minnesota’s people have given, the land itself also adds some difficulty to the whole process. This part of the state’s water is notoriously hard, meaning the need for extra filtering processes at places like Mankato Brewing and reverse osmosis in Red Wing.

Fittingly, that’s just another opportunity for a brewery to take on a challenge and turn it into something unique. Kolby and the Red Wing Brewery draw from the city’s municipal water but modify it to exactly match the quality of the Mount Simon aquifer, which lies about 600 feet below the city and has fantastic water for brewing. Despite not getting directly to the aquifer, all the beer is made with water that fits the need for a great product and stays true to the local identity of the brewery.

“We want everything we do to be part of a true Red Wing experience,” Kolby said.

So it goes for the increasingly prosperous craft brewing scene: the natural climate - be it hard water or massive corporations to compete with - is far from perfect, but the dedication to high-quality, local beers brings people out to support those willing to venture forth into the brewing world.

Don’t count on things slowing down anytime soon, either. There has been talk as of late of breweries on the horizon in Faribault and Northfield among other southern Minnesota communities, where more unique beers and stories could have a chance to thrive.

“There’s certainly room for more.

There’s no doubt about it,” Nihart said.

And why not? The hole in the wall has been breached. The party on the other side is continuing to grow. It’s time for a beer.

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Fall in love with a SoMinn

By CRISTETA BOARINI editor@southernminnscene.com

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ew states can boast a fall as beautiful as Minnesota’s. For those few weeks when fall is in full swing, Minnesota is an outdoorsman’s (or outdoorswoman’s) paradise. The air is as crisp as the apples ripe for picking and the leaves are as colorful as the food on a Thanksgiving table. Having fun in fall can be as simple as walking down the trail with an eye out for eagles or as jam-packed as a day-long outing at your favorite hometown harvest festival.

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But before you wander aimlessly into SoMinn’s autumnal abundance, you need to know where to go and what to see.

Best small town festivals and apple orchards? We got ‘em. Coolest hiking trails and raptor-spotting spots? Check and check.

So grab your hoodie and jump on that hayride. Autumn is calling you, Southern Minnesota.

Bluff Country Raptors Something about looking up in the sky and seeing the wings of a raptor in flight just makes the heart soar. Birds of prey are big, they’re powerful, and up until a few years ago some of them were critically endangered.

Nowadays, you can catch an eyeful of bald eagles, osprey, red-tailed hawks, kestrels and peregrine falcons almost anywhere if you know where to look.

If you’re looking to see our nation’s symbol, the bald eagle, head out to the big old-growth forests along Southern Minnesota’s biggest rivers: the Mississippi,

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the Minnesota and the St. Croix.

These forests, called riparian forests, with their towering cottonwood trees and close proximity to fish-filled waterways are prime locations for nesting eagle families. Try Frontenac State Park’s Bluffside Trail in Red Wing or the Prairie Island Nature Trail in Winona--both promise glimpses of eagles and other natural wildlife.

For more than just eagles, you can spend a weekend afternoon at the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault. Near both the Cannon and Straight rivers, with lakes nearby (prime osprey and heron territory) and not too far from the open prairie (home to red-tailed hawks and kestrels), an avid bird watcher can see a little bit of everything while hiking River Bend’s trails.

Not big on hiking but want to take the kids to see the big birds? The National Eagle Center in Wabasha is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily with a whole flock of eagles on site for educational purposes.

But the best place to see a wide variety

of raptors in flight and up close is at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center’s annual raptor release in Hastings. The Raptor Center rehabilitates injured birds of prey brought in by the public and sends them back to the wild when they are healthy. Some birds never fully recover, and they are kept at the Raptor Center’s research and educational center in St. Paul. But other birds get a grand send off during the afternoon along the St. Croix River. This year’s release takes place Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect presentations from wildlife experts and keep cameras at the ready for a breathtaking flight.

Red, Gold, Orange, Green When you think of autumn, what comes to mind? Raking leaves, jumping in piles of leaves, falling leaves, great big vistas of colored leaves...

We know it’s fall by the color of the leaves, and in Minnesota the colors change depending on how far south you get. South of the Minnesota River, expect

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to see peak colors sometime between late September and mid-October.

Of course, anywhere there are a couple trees you can see some beautiful colors, but to get the true experience with a big sweeping view of a whole valley mottled in ruby reds and brilliant yellows you need to check out the Rainbow Routes--so named for the fantastic colors on the trees that line the road. These are driving routes, and there are multiple spots where the family can pull over and take photos at scenic overlooks.

Two Rainbow Routes meander through SoMinn. The Mississippi River Valley Route runs from Red Wing to LaCrescent along Highway 61. There’s also the Minnesota River Valley Route along County Road 6 and Highway 93 from Belle Plaine to Le Sueur, then Highway 169 to Mankato, then Highway 68 to New Ulm. Both routes see peak colors in early to mid-October.

Bushels of Fun Minnesota knows apples. Not only did the University of Minnesota come up with the perfect eating apple, the Honeycrisp, but the team of plant geneticists up at the U’s St. Paul Campus have also come up with such varietals as the SweeTango, the Snow Sweet and more.

So where can you snag some cider, some apple pie, some applewood-smoked bacon and a few pecks of apples to take home? At SoMinn’s best pick-your-own orchards, of course.

Luckily around here, there are many different orchards that cater to different apple-picking experiences. Got kids? Head over to Nelson’s Orchard in Webster, just north of Lonsdale. After picking your favorites from across their 20-acre orchard, buy a “Fun Fee Pass” to visit the barnyard petting zoo, get lost in their 7-acre corn maze or to practice your stroke on the putting green.

For the purists out their who just want to pick apples without worrying about tripping over someone else’s kid, there’s Sweetland Orchard, also in Webster.

Sweetland has dozens of apple varieties growing on site, as well as plums pears and hybrid fruits. Eating apples, baking apples, and even crab apples for a nice tart bite are available--but there are no bouncy castles or potato guns or hayrides to distract from gathering your own harvest. And when your done, head on up to the barn for a glass of home-brewed farmhouse hard cider and some divine apple donuts.

But if you’re battling allergies or perhaps if your mobility is limited, or you just plain don’t feel like traipsing around an orchard all afternoon, SoMinn has an apple orchard experience for you, too.

At Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store and Jim’s Apple Farm in Jordan, folks can purchase homemade, hot apple pies and applewood smoked bacon, as well as gobs and gobs of specialty candies.

A Feast of Fests It seems like every teeny township in SoMinn has its own special festival as its claim to fame. And every single one has its own unique charm. If you want to spend a day bumming around a quaint downtown, or you’re jonesing for some cheese curds, do your part in boosting some of Minnesota’s smalltown economies by heading out to some of these great fall festivals before the frost comes: • Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Weekends Aug. 17 to Sept. 29. Historical re-enactments, shops, food, acrobatics, music and more • Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield, Sept. 4-8. Historical re-enactment, parade, music, theater • Airfest in Faribault, Sept.

13-14. Air show, balloon rally and classic car show • Quarry Hill Fall Festival in Rochester, Sept. 14, Nature games, crafts, live music, canoeing, rock climbing and more • Monroe Crossing in Glencoe, Sept.

19. Bluegrass music festival • Medieval Fair in Eagan, Sept. 29.

Educational event with historical re-enactment, jousting, tournaments, storytelling, arts and crafts and more • Smaczne Jablka (Apple Day) in Winona, Oct. 6. Apple celebration with baked goods and activities.

• Harvest Moon Festival in Farmington, Oct. 18-19. 1900s-era activities, including arts and crafts and games

University of Minnesota Raptor Center annual raptor release.

Fall doesn’t have to be all about the cloudy weather and raking leaves.

With a little bit of SoMinn know-how, we can all get out to enjoy the crisp weather and fall in love with fall.

You can reach Cristeta Boarini at editor@southernminnscene.com.

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he flush grass off the east side of Mankato East High School glimmers under the evening sun, yet about 20some men in shorts, Under

Armour T-shirts and football cleats are contained to a parking lot.

Due to a recent layer of fertilizer, setting foot on the grass is prohibited.

Twenty feet from the crowd, Trever Coxworth stands in the parking lot, handing out basic information sheets to anyone who looks like a new player, anyone who could help make his vision a reality.

Coxworth, the 41-year-old ring

leader/founder/president/manager/coach/promoter, soon gathers up his players – many of whom he’s seeing for the first time – and tells them to proceed to the other side of town, to Land of Memories Park, where the Mankato Brawlers semi-pro football team will have to resume practice.

Finding players and available fields are just two of the issues Coxworth faces in the inaugural year of the Brawlers. Soon, he hopes, those hurdles will be behind him. Soon, he hopes, the

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Members of the Mankato Brawlers football team line up on the ball during a practice on July 31 at Land of Memories Park in Mankato.

The Brawlers, a semi-pro football team, are in the middle of their inaugural season. (Josh Berhow/SCENE)

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Mankato Brawlers coach and founder Trever Coxworth, shown at a practice this season, even has a few players living in his basement. (Josh Berhow/SCENE)

From 15 Brawlers will be one of the premier semipro teams in the Midwest.

Only time will tell.

Coxworth, a Blue Earth native, has been involved in semi-pro football for nearly 20 years. When he was 24 he moved back to Minnesota from Wisconsin and joined the Blue Earth Bombers, where he ran into some former college teammates who he said “basically introduced me to the whole world of semi-pro football, which is basically old-town football.”

He played for several teams in the upper Midwest, the whole time making connections that would eventually help him in his role with the Brawlers, which he kick started this summer. Through player fees, fundraising and a little of his

A player, sporting a Brawlers helmet, listens to instructions before a practice. (Josh Berhow/SCENE)

own money he helped get equipment, uniforms and a roster.

“We started this team with absolutely no guys,” he says.

But word of mouth and having Minnesota State University in his backyard has helped. Current players recruit others, and a handful of spots are taken by former members of the Mavericks football squad – either graduated players, like Levi Fossen and Earl Brooks, or, like Ray Teachout, someone looking for a second chance.

Fossen, a Waseca native, played in every MSU game as a senior cornerback in 2012. Brooks transferred from Iowa State and played his senior season for MSU, starting 14 games at safety and finishing with 53 tackles and three interceptions in 2012.

Teachout, a quarterback and former Mankato West standout, was on the Mavericks’ squad as a redshirt freshman but was suspended that season and didn’t play for them again.

These are the types of players Coxworth hopes to build around. Players who have proven they can compete at a high level, and others who hope to revive a career. He does everything he can to help them, too. Brooks temporarily lives in his basement. Chris Reid, a former defensive back at South Dakota, lives with Coxworth as well.

Reid, 28, played with Coxworth years ago on a semi-pro team in South Dakota.

“He told me about a team he wanted to start probably about a year or year and a half ago,” said Reid, sitting on the bleachers during a practice. “I told him, ‘Yeah, I’ll come play if you ever get it going.’ And here I am playing.”

At least, he was playing. He sprained his MCL in a game against Quad City about a week earlier, a game the Brawlers trailed 20-0 but came back to win thanks to a phenomenal performance from Teachout.

“He led it,” Coxworth said. “He ran around and probably ran for 1,000 yards from sideline to sideline and found a way.”

Reid’s injury is common among semi-pro players – it’s no flag football game. Mankato is in the United National Football League, which is an 11-man tackle league that includes other Midwest teams.

There’s still full pads, there’s still hitting, and these are still very good athletes.

They just don’t get paid.

“It’s a pretty good level,” Reid said.

“It’s a different mix of guys from some that have a lot of experience to some that don’t have very much. It’s an opportunity for a lot of guys to come out and play and have some fun. The competition is pretty good, though, and you will see

some real good players out there.”

The Brawlers, at publication of this article, are 2-1 overall and 22nd out of 69 Division I Summer/Fall League teams in the BCS National Ranking System.

The BCS ranking is important because it proves Mankato’s credibility, which in turn makes it easier for them to schedule some of the better teams the Brawlers need to play to improve their BCS ranking.

Although they do have some home games, most are played in Mankato’s surrounding towns – like Blue Earth and Wells – during town festivals as they work to build a fan base and attract players.

With Teachout gone, Coxworth takes over at quarterback during practice on a sticky Wednesday evening.

With a group of players mostly unknown to him – many of the regulars are absent that day, since one of the challenges the team faces is competing work schedules – he directs the offense in the

“Hopefully someday, we’ll have a thousand fans that love the Brawlers in Mankato and support the team.”

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Brawlers defensive linemen try to get into the backfield as Coxworth takes the snap at quarterback. (Josh Berhow/SCENE)

huddle. It’s a no-pads practice, although some of the players wear helmets.

Trying to get a feel for his new players, Coxworth, in the huddle, says they are going to see what the new wide receiver, Dylan, can bring to the team. He calls him a long-haired hippy but says he’s fast.

A few snaps later, Coxworth barks at another new player, “Do you play corner?”

Standing behind the huddle is Danny Stauffer, a 22-year-old Maple River High School graduate and wide receiver. It’s his second practice, but he pulled a quad earlier in the day so he’s role is limited.

Stauffer played basketball briefly at Bethany Lutheran College, although he admits he should have pursued football after high school.

He’s hoping this is his second chance.

“I’m young,” he says. “I’m only 22, and I still have opportunities to get back in the game and see where it takes me.”

The Brawlers are about second chances, about not giving up on a game you love and about putting on the shoulder pads one more time. And, for Coxworth, it’s about establishing something he’s spent a major portion of his life involved in.

Standing off to the side of the field, just before he rushes back into the huddle, Coxworth talks about what he hopes is the future of the Brawlers, Mankato’s newest team.

“Hopefully someday,” he says, “we’ll have a thousand fans that love the Brawlers in Mankato and support the team.”

Only time will tell.

Brawlers coach and founder Trever Coxworth (red shorts, left) talks to the team before practice.

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The Minnesota Rennaissance Festival provides SoMinn with a return to the realm.

By BLAIR CLINTON editor@southernminnscene.com

Tom Bliese, as magician, southesayer, and ale enthusiast Nostrathomas, is one of the many performers walking the grounds.

Passage to the realm: the Minnesota Renaissance Festival main gates.

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ear ye, Hear ye!

It is time to bend the knee and pledge your fealty to the greatest medieval fair in the United States; the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! The festival is back for its 43rd year in Minnesota, at the festival grounds in Shakopee, running weekends only from August 17th through September 29th.

Since 1971 Minnesotans have flocked to this autumn gem in droves. What began as a two weekend event in a farm field in Jonathan Township has become one of the great late summer/ early fall traditions for not just Minnesotans, but people from all over the country. Minnesota’s “Ren Fest” has become one of the largest – if not the largest – in the country. This year, festival planners expect more than 300,000 visitors over the seven-weekend event.

This year, the festival will showcase seven different theme weekends for patrons to partake

in, beginning with the Italian Carnivale on the first weekend. Try your hand at bocce ball or catch a longbow competition. Arabian horses will be galloping around, and you can conquer your hunger with the litany of Italian fare available.

If it is drink that you fancy, then maybe catch the next weekend with the Royal Ale Fest.

It is here where there will be homebrew competitions. Pet Fest is also part of this weekend, but it would probably be imprudent to have your pooch imbibe on the various brews to be on display.

Labor Day Weekend, the organizers have put together The Silk Road: Discover the Riches.

This Middle Eastern infused weekend will include belly dance lessons, competitions, and performances. The Fairy Festival will also go on this weekend with a fairy house competition.

For Scottish pride, you can check out the Highland Fling on September 7 and 8th. On this weekend the Highland Games will be proceeding and will hold traditional Scottish events that will include caber (telephone pole) toss, hammer throws, and Turn

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Find more fairies than ever this year at the Minnesota Renaisance Festival. (Chris White)

The jousting tournaments are as real as is legally allowed.

From 19 stone throws. Scottish vendors will also be in an abundance with free beer tastings. And men, it is also a time where we can woo our fair maidens by showing off our legs in the kilt competitions! Traditional Scottish dancers and music will also be seen and heard throughout the fairgrounds. As one festival performer said, “Just remember, if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!” Without question, the Ren Fest is one of the best places for a date in all the realm (or at least Minnesota), but the Wine, Chocolate, and Romance weekend is an especially good time to bring your honey. Stomp out a few grapes and then enjoy free wine tastings at the homemade wine competitions. Impress that special someone with your chocolate pie eating skills at the chocolate pie eating competition. This year, they’ve added the Cupcake Battle. Bakers will battle it out to see which cupcake will reign supreme in the kingdom. And what could get your damsel in the mood quicker than the Men in Tights Competition? Even at the end of the weekend, when you and you loved one have rekindled the flame, you can get your vows renewed, at no cost to you, courtesy of the king.

The international tour continues with Oktoberfest weekend on September 21 and 22nd. Grow out your beard, eat copious amounts of sauerkraut, test your manhood (or embarrass yourself completely) by throwing a few kegs and hammering nails with the best of them, and polka dance into the night with traditional German music. Come and also visit the Bavarian Village.

The final theme weekend will

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Irish vendors will be active throughout the realm. Irish dancers will have your Irish eyes smiling.

That weekend will also be feature the annual barbecue competition.

Other final weekend events include the shopping craziness that is Festival Friday, and a Magic the Gathering Tournament as well.

But it’s not just all about theme weekends. There are plenty of Royal Daily Events. For example, you can take in a mead social. Mead, also known as honeywine, is an alcoholic libation created from water, honey, malt and yeast that has somehow gotten lost over years. You’ll also be able to attend a Royal Wine Tasting every day at 2:00 pm sharp.

For a little more variety, join the pub crawl, where a guided tour will lead you on a quest to three pubs within the festival. This tour includes three beers and a free Renaissance Festival mug. Like all pub crawls, it’s a walking party with Trivia, sing-alongs, and other entertainment.

And if you still have not quenched your thirst for beer, then definitely watch the Bawdy Beer Show. You’ll receive samplings of various ales, enjoy delicious Hors D’oeuvres as the performers regale you with tales and songs of yore.

But the Ren Fest is more than just a fabulous drunken excursion; even the heartiest 16th Century folk had to eat. Expect to find meat pies, spinach pies, tater tot foods, Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, and, of course, the festival favorite enormous turkey leg. As for other vendor beers; August Schells, Grainbelt, and Guinness Harp will be available. Trinity Oaks and Sutter Homes wine is also

available for purchase.

Despite its wonton celebration of wonderful spirits, the Rennaisance Festival is not completely adult oriented. There are plenty of family attractions as well. A new piece to this year is the Fairywing Forest.

“The forest will consist of ten new fairies who will be roaming a path in the woods entertaining everyone.

There will also be six fairy houses with decorations and live animals,” describes Deb Schaber, the Renaissance Festival’s marketing director.

“We will also have a knight obstacle course for children of ages 3-10, four live mermaids you can find in our Mermaid cove, and over fifty family activities that are available at the festival including a petting zoo, ponies and horses, and elephant rides.”

What would the Renaissance be without jousting? The official sport of medieval times consists of professional jousters that travel around the country to showcase their talents.

This event is absolutely the real deal, it is not scripted, and they use equipment that is consistent from the medieval era. The joust happens three times a day at the festival.

Along with the food, drink, game, and entertainment, the festival is loaded with characters who are not at all shy about interacting with the attendees. They spend the festival singing, playing instruments, displaying their magical talents, or just jesting around. It’s these actors and the characters they portray that are the foundation of the festival’s striking feel of authenticity. Veteran actor Tom Bliese plays a fellow named Nostrathomas. “I am actually the half-brother of Nostradamus,” he says, “only I can tell you what

happens in the past. I have a higher success rate than my brother!” In addition to wandering the streets of the festival entertaining with magic and comedy, you can also find Nostrathomas at the Bawdy Beer Show Among the other inhabitants you’ll find are fan favorites Puke and Snot, and by chance you might just get to rub elbows with the king and queen of the festival.

“We view as the Renaissance Festival as a medieval country town celebrating harvest, and it just so happens that the King and Queen have come, along with you!” continued Bliese. “We are a community who thinks of themselves as a family.

Trust and support is always there.” .

So come and join the greatest Renaissance festival on this side of the world. There is entertainment for all ages, maybe especially for those of you jonesing for a Game of Thrones fix. The Renaissance Festival gives us the greatest educational experience on what the medieval era was like through hands-on activities, acting characters, and detail to culture of that time. And there’s mead to boot!

The Minnesota Rennaisance Festival is off of Highway 169, south of Shakopee. It runs Saturdays and Sundays from August 17th to September 29th, plus Festival Friday on September 27th. Ticket prices vary from event to event, plus admission.

Parking is free. For more information you can visit the website www. renaissancefest.com, or email at info@renaissancefest.com. Contact them by phone at 952-445-7361.

You can reach Blair Clinton at editor@southernminnscene.com.

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hen I’m chatting with featured musical guests on my radio show, we’ll frequently talk about the universal language of music -how music (and musicians) have the ability to create a commonality between people that might otherwise differ in every possible way. Music is the “great uniter” -- this incredible force that brings people together on a very emotional level, often through extremes of joy and sadness (and often times both ends of the spectrum simultaneously).

You know -- that feeling when you’re rocking out and feeling so giddy and alive that you feel like you’re going to start laughing and crying at the same time? Or listening to an exquisitely beautiful piece of music and thinking how it’s so sad and painful yet it reminds you of how immensely beautiful life can be? Music also makes us feel like we’re not alone -- that someone else out there totally “gets” what we’re thinking or feeling (or so we like to think -- hence the magical, if perhaps sometimes manipulative, power of music). Hearing a song and really listening to the melody and the lyrics and thinking to ourselves, “OMG. Yes. That’s ME.” Music also has a way of expressing emotions that are otherwise difficult (or perhaps too embarrassing) to put into words.

“Where words fail, music speaks,” so the saying goes. I might not be the most articulate person (and I certainly own up to more than my share of redundancy) but music is a great substitute for me, when I honestly am without the necessary words (or energy) to speak.

Which got me thinking about mix tapes.

The act of simply sharing a sampling of favorite tunes du jour with a

Your favorite music columnist with her new BFF’s, World Party.

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fellow music aficionado -- and those “other” kinds of mix tapes -- the ones you’ve painstakingly poured your heart and soul into, whittling the song selection down bit by bit, crafting the flow of melody and mood from beginning to end.

Essayist Geoffrey O’Brien, editor-in-chief of the Library of America, once called mix tapes “the most widely practiced American art form” and anyone who’s ever been on the giving (or the receiving) end of this form of artistic expression will certainly agree.

My first break-up was a double whammy, because I had married my first boyfriend. So when we separated, it was for me never-before-experienced devastation with a capital “D.” I didn’t have the words to express the pain and embarrassment I was feeling and there was no way anyone else could understand what I was going through (or so I thought). And then my little sister (who was certainly too young and inexperienced to know anything about l-o-v-e) gave me a mix tape that she said was inspired by my heartbreak, titled “La La Love” (after the Pixies tune, which was one of the included tracks).

I remember kind of “poo-pooing” the tape at first -- I mean, a) she didn’t even know ME and b) this was a person who, in my opinion, knew nothing about music whatsoever. Humpf. But I was wrong. I played that tape again and again, marveling not only at the great array of music/musicians she (yes, she gets full credit) introduced me to -- but also because the sequence of personally selected tracks really did provide the “therapy” I needed. I still treasure that tape today.

On the flip side, I also wince when I think about the mix tape that her gesture inspired in me -- yes, I turned around and compiled

performances by 80s pop “supergroup” World Party (the side solo project of British pop virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Karl Wallinger, a former member of The Waterboys) at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, I am all the more obsessed with World Party’s “Arkeology.” Released in 2012, “Arkeology” is a 5-CD, 25-year retrospective from Wallinger -- comprised entirely of previously unreleased material: 70 neverbefore-heard tracks including new songs plus rare studio gems, live sessions, concert recordings, radio interviews, covers, demos and B-sides.

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my own musical message to my estranged (not-quite-yet) ex. How I labored as I pondered and selected each song, certain that the lyrics and meaning would make everything all right again. (Seriously. The cheesiest mix tape EVER, topped off with Don Henley’s “The Heart of the Matter.” Gads).

I liked to think I redeemed myself (in regards to mix tapes, that is) when my sister got married herself. She asked me, instead of a traditional gift, to provide the music for her wedding reception. Oh, the pressure! I agonized over creating the perfect soundtrack for the celebration of her *special* day. And the pay-off was indeed perfect. The guests happily sang along and danced the night away and to this day people comment on how great the music was at her reception. She often tells me those four mix CDs (did I mention my tendency to be redundant?)were her favorite wedding gift.

Ultimately I guess this is why I do what I do. Hosting a radio show. (‘Cuz it certainly isn’t for the rock star status or the money!)

I truly love being able to share with others the tunes that make me feel something -whether that feeling is giddiness or a heartfelt pang or the aforementioned inclination to let my (gray) hair down and rock out.

Having a radio show is almost like creating a mix tape for the masses each and every day. It’s a labor of love and a lot of work. And perhaps even to be considered (especially on the rare really good days) an art form. But for the most part, it’s a heckuva lotta fun (!) and a great outlet for sharing with y’all something that brings me a lot of joy.

For years florists have encouraged people to “Say it with flowers” -- I prefer to “say it” with music.

what’s being called an “Any Year Diary,” 142-page day calendar featuring rare photos, clips of news articles and World Party memorabilia and personal notes and commentary on the recordings from Wallinger himself. Makes a great diary or journal (or coffee table conversation piece!).

Already an uber fan of World Party (two shows in one night! and yes I stalked the band afterwards, as seen in the included photo), “Arkeology” is the perfect companion piece to World Party’s best-selling early releases, demonstrating Wallinger’s prolific musical talent (he sings and plays most of the instruments himself) and thoughtful, introspective (and often political) lyrics. The retrospective also pays homage to Wallinger’s admitted influ-

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ences, from The Beatles to the Beach Boys, Dylan and even Prince.’

Rumor has it the band will be returning to the U.S. in September. I can only hope the tour includes another stop in the Twin Cities.

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the City of New Ulm, the Brown County Historical Society, and Wanda Gag House Assoc. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brown County Historical Society, 2 N. Broadway, New Ulm. (507) 359-2632 or wandagaghouse@gmail.com. browncountyhistorymn.org/. www.browncountyhistorymn. org/. “Self Portraits Art Exhibit Sister’s Summer School Catechism: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $17.50-$27.50.

It’s summer and Sister is NOT happy. It seems the diocese has decided to offer a summer school catechism course for those students who weren’t paying attention all year. Instead of three relaxing weeks at the motherhouse, Sister is stuck with her students this summer! And summer is already rough enough for Sister - try wearing 50 pounds of gabardine in 90-degree heat!

Sister will discuss such questions as, ‘Did Jesus have to go to summer school? or ‘What is an appropriate summer vacation for a practicing Catholic?’ And she’s sure to talk about the best way to make use of what’s left of your summer vacation. Beat the heat with Sister this summer, and if you know what’s good for you, don’t be late!. www.sheldontheatre.org. 651-388-8700”My Mother Has Four Noses Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 7:30 & 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW,

Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments.

Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “This is Cabaret Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure: 17-Aug, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30.

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Sherlock Holmes and Watson face off against arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty, in this story inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.. www.commonwealtheatre.org/sherlock.html. 507-4672905”Tom Simmons Comedy Sportz Show: 17-Aug, 10:30 PM, ComedySportz Twin Cities, 3001 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, $10 . Live, unscripted comedy - played as a sport! Two teams of actors compete for the most points and the biggest laughs. Fun for all ages!. www.comedysportztc. com/. “’Live to Draw’ Exhibit Theatrical Performance of Everybody Loves Opal: 18-Aug, 2:00 PM, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue,

Lakeville, $14.50 . Opal, a middle-aged recluse, lives in a tumbledown mansion. She is also an optimist, for no matter how mean her lot she responds with kindness and faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her strange world enter three con artists on the run from the authorities. Opal provides the perfect hideout and possibly the remedy for their shattered finances. They decide that what she needs is plenty of insurance, a rapid demise, and three beneficiaries. Attempted murder wouldn’t seem to be funny, but in Mr. Patrick’s magical hands it is uproarious. Through it all, Opal radiates kindness, affection and, strangely enough, gratitude.

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Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Felicia Michaels Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW,

Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Tim Slagle Felicia Michaels: 24-Aug, 7:00 & 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Playing with and defying stereotypes, Michaels initially presented herself on stage as the quintessential ‘dumb blonde.’ But after several years of telling jokes in her high heels, she came to the conclusion that if she spent more time writing jokes then blow drying and maintaining her dried out blonde tresses, her new monologue would soon be filled with stronger more insightful reflections, it becomes apparent that intellect and wit are alive and well in this soft spoken talent.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=215. “Jim Jefferies Dave Bassey Exhibition: 26-Aug, 6:30 AM, Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Dave Bassey exhibition.. www.mnsu. edu/artdept/exhibitions.html.

Brian Frink Exhibition: 26-Aug, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Min-

nesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Brian Frink’s sabbatical exhibition.

Brian is a chairperson in MSU’s art department.. www.mnsu.edu/ artdept/exhibitions.html. “Bankrupt by Marshaline Letcher Julie Lee: 27-Aug, 1:00 PM, Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, $8 . Get your Dancing Shoes Out! Dance to Old Time/Variety Music in the Grand Ballroom!. medinaentertainment. com/event/julie-lee-13/.

Printmaking Installation: 30Aug, 2:00 PM, The 410 Project, 523 S. Front St., Mankato, Free.

Come see the printmaking installation at The 410 Project. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 2:00-6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm.. www.the410project.com.

The Delcounts: 30-Aug, 7:00 PM, Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, $12 .

The Delcounts play 50’s & 60’s rock-n-roll music. Join us for the band and a dance lesson!. medinaentertainment.com/event/ to-be-announced-15/.

Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999.

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Blithe Spirit / Andreas Theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University Mankato / 10.17

Gary Freeburg Exhibition / Conking Gallery, Minnesota State University Mankato / 9.16

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli / Mystic Lake Casino Hotel / Prior Lake / 8.31

Dave Bassey Exhibition / Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University Mankato / 8.26 Prices may vary by venue.. www. insultcomic.com/?page_id=7.

The Second City On The Road: 5-Sep, 7:30 PM, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, . The Second City presents its hilarious and topical comedy revues to venues all over the world. Performing Arts Centers, Theatres, Colleges and Universities, Festivals and Fundraisers: The Second City is the ideal entertainment to attract new audiences while satisfying your current customers with the leading brand in improvbased sketch comedy.. www. secondcity.com/performances/ ontheroad/schedule/. (507) 457-1715

www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Comedian Emily Galati Lisa Lampanelli: 31-Aug, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $30+. Lisa Lampanelli is known as Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean. This equal opportunity offender is a regular on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ and Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows, and she has appeared on ‘Late Show with David Letterman,’ ‘Chelsea Lately,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ and ‘Good Morning America.’ She was also a member of the cast of NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ Season 5.

found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Eddie Griffin Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30-Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999.

He has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he can be heard on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio, 24/7 Comedy radio, aswell as regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radioshow. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU.

Minnesota Shorts Play Festival: 5-Sep, 7:30 PM, Mankato West High School Theatre, 1351 S. Stoltzman Road, Mankato, $9$10. From the 498 entries, judges have narrowed the scripts to 127 semi-finalists. Those scripts go to a second round of judging, with the top 10 Minnesota scripts and top 10 national scripts receiving a chance to be part of the festival. The top 8 plays from Minnesota and the top 8 plays from out of state will each receive a $100 stipend. Sometimes the stipend may be used to get a director and cast to produce your play. If you produce your own, the $100 stipend is yours.

The 9th and 10th place plays will be on standby in case a play

cannot recruit a director or cast or drops out before the festival.

Each night, the audience picks a Best of the Festival winner, who will get an extra $100!. www. mnshorts.com/. “Amboy Arts ‘N More Festival Free Family Day: 7-Sep, 1:00 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, Free.

In the third floor studios, children and families can participate in art projects that are designed to relate to the exhibitions on view at the Art Center.. rochesterartcenter.org/events/events.html.

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Northfield Arts Guild Images of Self Open Now – September 7th

Rembrandt did it. Van Gogh did it a bunch of times. Picasso did too, I guess. The selfportrait is the original selfie. Long before the advent of the camera phone and Tumblr, there were plenty of artists painting pictures of themselves and hanging them in galleries (which was a lot like posting on the web, except you couldn’t read the snotty comments people were making about your eyebrows). Back then there was a bit of a higher calling, as well.

The Northfield Arts Guild is currently running an exhibit of self-portraits done by local artists, which runs through September 7th. The NAG invites you to “join this conversation on how art illuminates the intangible concept of the self”. Which is much classier than saying “How cute is this top on me?”

Park, , Amboy, Free. Featuring local artists, demonstrations, kids’ activities and music all day.

Events are on Amboy’s Maine St., at Fire Hall, and at City Park.. www.artsnmorefestival.org.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Auditions: 9-Sep, 6:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, Free. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with motown and blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me,’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers. com/#!currentseason/cb3i.

“Theater: Dracula Gary Freeburg Exhibition: 16-Sep, 9:00 AM, Con-

kling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Gary Freeburg exhibition. Reception will be September 30 following Art Enrichment Lecture 7:00 pm Ostrander Auditorium.. www. mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions. html. “Advanced Painters Annual Curated Exhibition: 20Sep, 1:00 PM, The 410 Project, 523 S. Front St., Mankato, Free.

Annual Curated Exhibition: Curated by Curt Germundson. Opening reception, September 20 7-9 p.m.. www. the410project. com. “Theatre Physics

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Lyle Lovett / Weesner Family Ampitheater / Apple Valley / 8.21

Key West Rejects / Babe’s / Lakeville / 8.22

Bad Monkeys / Torge’s / Austin / 8.23 uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. This is its Minnesota State Mankato debut.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/.

“Art League Fall Show Artist Opening Reception: 17-Oct, 5:00 PM, Blue Earth Historical Society, Heritage Center 415 Cherry St., Mankato, Free.

Join us as we welcome our new artists of the quarter, Sue Mueller and family for their exhibit titled, ‘Generations of Art.’. www. bechshistory.com/event/artistopening-10-2013.

‘Blithe Spirit, ‘ a Play: 17-Oct, 7:30 PM, Andreas Theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $11-$16. The smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages, this much-revived classic is from the playwright of ‘Private Lives.’

It offers up fussy, cantakerous novelist Charles Condomine, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting ‘happy medium,’ one Madame Arcati. Minnesota State Mankato presented Blithe Spirit in 1956 and summer of 1988.. www. mnsu.edu/theatre/.

Theatre Physics: 22-Sep, 2:00 PM, Siqurd K. Lee Theater, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. The Bethany Theater Department begins the year with the annual Theatre Physics performances.

This exercise in creative energy features a variety of short scenes, all original material by Bethany students and theater faculty written, rehearsed, and readied in three weeks. There is no charge for admission, but the shows are extremely popular and fill quickly so advance reservations are strongly encouraged.. www.blc.edu/theatre-physics.

Rubber Soul, The Tribute: 28Sep, 7:30 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $10-$19. Relive the magic of the Beatles throughout the British invasion, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper & The Magical Mystery Tour and travel through the White Album release while you take a ride down Abbey Road. $19 nonmembers, $10 students. Sponsored by Hoffman Law Offices.. www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Musical: ‘Les Miserables’: 3-Oct, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $15-$22. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. During the Paris student

Comedy Theo Von: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $24.08 . Theo Von is one of the fastest rising stars of stand-up comedy. He is currently the host of Yahoo!’s popular daily

recap show, Primetime in No Time, which averages over one million views a day. Theo will next be seen this spring on Comedy Central’s The Half Hours.

He’s also the genius behind CrankTexts.com, a website where he texts random numbers and gets into conversations with total strangers. (Courtesy of http://theovon.com/bio/) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=Pdr9rU2cp94. www.mysticlake.com/theovon13.

“Tom Simmons Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 7:30 & 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments.

Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Attack of the Best of the Brave New Workshop Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc.

www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Tim Slagle Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999. He has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he can be heard on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio, 24/7 Comedy radio, aswell as regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radioshow. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Comedian Emily Galati

Lisa Lampanelli: 31-Aug, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $30+. Lisa Lampanelli is known as Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean. This equal opportunity offender is a regular on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ and Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows, and she has appeared on ‘Late Show with David Letterman,’ ‘Chelsea Lately,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ and ‘Good Morning America.’ She was also a member of the cast of NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ Season 5.

Prices may vary by venue.. www. insultcomic.com/?page_id=7.

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Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Mankato September 14th The Rolling Stones are the biggest band in the world again, but they’re scared of Buddy Guy. Go watch the Stones’ concert film Shine a Light. They bring Buddy Guy out to play an old Muddy Waters song with them called Champaign and Reefer.

Mick sings the first verse, Keith and Ronnie play a little bit, and then Buddy Guy rips loose and blows the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” right off the stage. Now, why on Earth would you pass up the opportunity to go catch a guy like that in your own backyard, especially at an outstanding venue like the Vetter Stone Amphitheater?

Tickets are $75 for reserved seats and $35 for general admission. Call (800) 745-3000 or go online to Ticketmaster.com – – Rich Larson, editor@southernminnscene.com

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For more information, call 507-9473547.. www.morgancreekvineyards. com/jazz-nite-jim-mcguire-jazz-trio.

“The 25th Anniversary of Danzig and Danzig with Doyle JAMFest ‘13 Rock ‘n Roll Music Camp Concert: 17-Aug, 7:00 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota, . This concert will showcase what kids in grades 8 - 12 learned during a weeklong band camp.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0005.html#jamfest.

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Relativity: 17-Aug, 5:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free. Cannon River Winery is a family-owned, award winning winery in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. We invite you to visit our tasting room in historic Cannon Falls, or picnic at our beautiful vineyard in Sogn Valley.. cannonriverwinery.com/.

Sweet Jazz: 17-Aug, 5:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. The Contented Cow is a Northfield Pub with a British accent. We offer a wonderful environment for people of all ages, including children. Tonight, come in and enjoy some live music featuring sweet jazz!.

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Acoustic Music: 16-Aug, 6:00 PM, Hogan Brothers Acoustic Cafe, 415 Division St., Northfield, Free. Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe specializes in hot hoagie sandwiches, featuring honey-cracked wheat bread, baked from scratch daily with a signature special sauce. There are soup and sandwich specials and coffee and espresso from Anodyne Roasters in Milwaukee, Wis., and beers from Summit and Odell breweries. On a hot day, cool down with one of 12 ice cream flavors or an Abita Brewery root beer, homemade cookies and muffins daily. The cafe offers featured live performances by local acoustic musicians Friday and Saturday evenings.. www.hoganbros.com. “Jazz and Classical Piano Concert Archers & Illuminators: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, . With equal parts fury and beauty, Archers & Illuminators crafts a passionate, energetic brand of melodic hardcore specifically designed to shake the floor and launch audiences from their seats. Information and image courtesy of http://www. reverbnation.com/archersilluminators Video courtesy of https://www. youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=4wXEsxW0KK0. www. thegarage.net/.

Live Music: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, Whitewater Wines, Fischer Hill Drive, Plainview, Free. Outdoors weather permitting! Arrive early or plan to bring your own lawn chair. Purchase wine by the glass or bottle. Limited food selection/can bring your own food. www. whitewaterwines.com. “Downtown Sound Band Live Music: Prince Tribute: 16-Aug, 8:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free.

Live music will pay tribute to Minnesota’s own rock star Prince!. www. contentedcow.com. 1.507.663.1351 Gabriel and the Apocalypse: 16-Aug, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, .

Minneapolis industrial rock outfit, Gabriel and the Apocalypse are here to surprise and inspire. ‘Longevity comes from doing something different and having artistic integrity’ says vocalist, Lindy Gabriel. ‘We want to take the mainstream and add our own artistic qualities.’ The result is Gabriel and the Apocalypse- creative, original, visual, artistic, strong and here! (Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/GabrielandtheApocalypse/info) Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Kd5mUkdQiqg&feature=player_detailpage. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill. com/events/upcoming.

Matthew Griswold: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. Matthew Griswold brings his bone shakin’ voodoo grooves to the Lounge, keeing your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot stompin’ folk-rock pays a tribute to the Delta Blues with a side order of thistle and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of classic covers, reinvented traditionals and well-crafted originals.. tavernofnorthfield.com/.

Crazy 8’s-Live Music: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, .

When it comes to live performances, The Crazy 8’s got it!! Having collectively performed over 1000 shows, these guys (and girl) know how to get it done! Starting young, and playing the club scene WAY before it was legal, each member has done more than they could have imagined.. www.torgeslive. com/.

Urban Myth: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule.

“Jonah and The Whales Shaw Brothers: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Singing, Dancing, Strumming, Playing, Hitting, Drinking, Entertaining, Jumping, Flying, Smiling, Performing, and Yoga. Video found at http://www. youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=di3kDkcXhQU. okcorraljordan.com/category/music/.

High and Mighty: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Lookout, 8672 Pineview Ln N., Maple Grove, Free. Our unique mix of personalities and musical talents weave a richly textured tapestry of sight and sound. Video found at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0OX k1z2ko&feature=player_detailpage. www.lookoutbarandgrill.com/events/ band-schedule/all-bands.

Younger Brother: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free.

Younger Brother was formed in the spring of 2007 by a couple of brothers with a little extra time on their hands.

Our vision is to entertain our fans with a night full of energy and great music, and to never let them down.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Home.asp.

Younger Brother in Concert: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free.

Younger Brother was formed in the spring of 2007 by a couple of brothers with a little extra time on their hands.

Our vision is to entertain our fans with a night full of energy and great music.

(Image courtesy of snowbrains.com.). www.babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp.

Junk FM: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Junk FM was born completely by accident in a quaint downtown pub known to all as The Ugly Mug (where they still enjoy a residency every Wednesday night 10 to close). The 3-piece-super-nuttypop-fiasco came together through original rock groups they shared in the

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Pop Rocks: 17-Aug, 8:00 PM, Downtown Wells, , Wells, . Pop ROCKS is not just a band; they are a HIGH ENERGY LIVE MUSIC SHOW that plays the BIGGEST DANCE PARTY HITS made to fill the floor! PopROCKS brings you the best of today’s hottest hits, 80’s rock, throwback hip-hop, and timeless classics all mashed up and delivered in a PARTY ZONE format! Pop ROCKS is what you get when you combine the music of a DJ, the theatrics of a Broadway musical, and the live energy of an Arena Rock extravaganza!. www.poprocksrocks. com/shows.html.

East Bay Soul: 17-Aug, 8:00 PM, Nicollet Commons Park,

Shirts & Skins: 17-Aug, 8:00 PM, P.D. Pappys, 422 Mulberry Street East, Stillwater, Free. We cover everthing from Pink, Amy Winehouse, Beatles, Kiss, Finger Eleven, Janis Joplin, Guns N Roses, Stray Cats, Blondie, Tom Petty, Pat Benetar, Doors, Beastie Boys, Kelly Clarkson, Cranberries, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Government Mule, Alanis, No Doubt, Black Crows, Radiohead, Jet, Green Day, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers, Vanilla Ice, Big and Rich, Johnny Cash, ZZ Top, Lynard Skynard, C.C.R, Neil Young, Gretchen Wilson, S.R.V, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Buck Cherry. We sound like: Blondie mixed with Guns N’ Roses meets Stevie Wonder when he broke up with Pat Benetar who hangs out with Bob Marly who used to date

12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, $22.50-$45. Greg Adams musical journey has spanned nearly four decades. Earning both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. Adams is a founding member of Tower Of Power, legendary for the horn arrangements that made the TOP horn section a sought out entity all its own. Greg has been a driving force to define artistry that transcends musical genres, still seeking out a course not yet traveled, is at his best when set to explore a new artistic destination.

East Bay Soul 2.0 - The 2012 release from trumpeter, songwriter Greg Adams, produces a collection of 10 dynamic songs backed

by East Bay Soul. Dedicated to a singular vision of bringing their brand of funk and the magic of their live performance into the

studio. Adams signature sound is clearly stamped through out the album’s 10 tracks, an equal mix of instrumental and vocal song s- a blend of Funk Jazz, R&B and Soul. With a nod to the music Adams loves, and inked in his own style creates music that is relevant and fresh. Greg takes you on an incredible ride that is groove driven, weaving his horn melodies with soul drenched vocals into a collection of songs that are all at once dynamic and dreamy, cinematic and oh so to fall in love with.. www.eastbaysoul.com/.

Diamond Rio: 17-Aug, 8:00 PM, A.B.A.T.E.’S Freedom Park, 2507 160th Ave, Algona, $15+.

Diamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised

the same six members: Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, Dobro, Danelectro, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Truman (keyboards, organ, synthesizer), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Description courtesy of: Wikipedia.. www.diamondrio. com/tourdates.php. 641-8585001 Jerrod Niemann: 17-Aug, 8:30 PM, Martin County Fairgrounds, 1300 N. Bixby Rd, Fairmont, $12$50. While writing and recording his new album, Jerrod Niemann immersed himself in the history of country music. A student of music theory and production he majored in Performance Art Technology at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas Jerrod pondered a question that is

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costumes, then complete their transformations with dead-on visual and vocal performances.

They alternate their stage time, bringing new characters to the stage every 5 to 10 minutes!

For instance, while Bob has fans questioning whether or not he really is Paul Stanley from KISS, Kris is backstage preparing for his insanely accurate Twisted Sister spot. This relentless, rapidfire style is constant, enabling Hairball to represent more than 20 of the ‘80’s’ biggest and most colorful rock ‘n roll superheroes!

You’re not going to find Guns ‘n Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/ DC, Journey, Poison and more on the same bill anywhere else!. hairballonline.com/shows.html.

651-460-9909 Urban Myth: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s, 1701 4th Street Northwes, Austin, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs,

heard more and more frequently these days: Just what exactly constitutes country? His answer to that query can be found in the musically and technically groundbreaking Free The Music.

‘This album is my interpretation of how I feel about country right now,’ Jerrod says.. www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/tour.

Rich Prenier: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. Rich Prenier is one-half of the popular duo, The Tumeni Brothers, covering a wide and eclectic range of music from artists like Matchbox 20, Eric Clapton, Incubus, The Beatles, Alice Cooper and yes, even Lady Gaga.. www.tavernofnorthfield.com.

Hairball (Time TBA): 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, Carbone’s, 10 North 8th Street, Farmington, $10-$30.

Hairball is the world’s ultimate ‘80 s Rock’ impersonation act, recreating the good-time party atmosphere of the decadent decade with unmatched authenticity. Hairball’s unique dual frontman assault, featuring veteran vocalists Bobby Jensen and Kris Voxx, sets them apart from all other ‘80’s’ tributes.

They cop the personas of the era’s legendary frontmen while rapidly changing elaborate

weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Optimum Trajectory: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come catch Optimum Trajectory at The Contented Cow. We create innovative, exciting renditions of jazz standards and original music. Information courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Optimum-TrajectoryJazz/170767786268713?v=wall Image courtesy of http://www. optimum-trajectory-jazz.com/ index.html. 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/ calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351”George Schiltz with Mark Stillman Hair Metal Mania: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Hair Metal Mania is an 80’s cover band from Minnesota. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=2iFBrcDaEhc.

It’s amazing sometimes to see virtuostic talent fly under the radar. Clearly it shows just how much luck and timing is involved in becoming a big star. Maybe luck and timing haven’t exactly been Tommy Emmanuel’s best friends.

Myabe it’s because he’s an Australian guy who plays his own form of American country music (although that doesn’t seem to hinder Keith Urban). Maybe it’s because most of his music is instrumental, and he doesn’t sing.

Who knows? Not many people have heard Tommy Emmanuel play, but before he died Chet Atkins called him one of the greatest guitar players he had ever seen. If you like to watch guitar players, you want to go see Tommy Emmanuel. Like Buddy Guy, when a guy like this comes to town and plays a place like the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, you don’t ask questions. You just go.

Tickets are $28. Contact the Burnsville PAC at (952) 895-4685, or Ticketmaster.com – – Rich Larson, editor@southernminnscene.com

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Psychobabble: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Lookout, 8672 Pineview Ln N., Maple Grove, Free. There’s Only One Way to Rock-And

That’s With Psychobabble! Psychobabble is a high energy rock cover band based in the Twin Cities. Featuring classic songs performed with just a touch of attitude, when a Psychobabble show begins the party is just

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Sonic Redemption: 17-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street,

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Rock Bend Folk Festival, St. Peter September 7-8

Over the past two decades, the Rock Bend Folk Festival has been one of the most consistently satisfying SoMinn music festivals of the year.

In the past, Rock Bend has presented such high caliber performers as Eliza Gillkyson, John Hammond, Romantica, Boiled in Lead, Tom Paxton and Trampled By Turtles. So, if you haven’t heard of some of this year’s performers, such as the Eric Koskinen Band, String Theory, Trampled Under Foot or the Chastity Brown Trio, it’s a good bet you will before too long. There’s also a number of family oriented activities including a bird and reptile show from the folks at the Minnesota Zoo. Technical upgrades have been made this year, and as music co-ordinator Ron Arsenault says “Once again, the price of admission for some 18-20 acts will be $0.00 plus tax.

The Rock Bend Folk Festival is at the Minnesota Square Park in St. Peter. Festivities begin each day at noon.

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Papa John Kolstad: 18-Aug, 2:00 PM, Falconer Vineyards, 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing, Free.

Part of Music in the Vines.. www. falconervineyards.com.

Carly Rae Jepsen: 18-Aug, 7:30 PM, Weesner Family Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $10-$50. Although she’s been an established artist in Canada for several years with a thirdplace finish on Canadian Idol, two gold singles, two albums, and two Juno Award nominations

to her name Jepsen was a virtual unknown in the U.S. when ‘Call Me Maybe’ hit it big. Now she’s looking forward to showing the rest of the world what else she has in her bag of tricks with the release of her U.S. debut album Kiss, which showcases her rich, distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics, and down-to-earth charm.. www. carlyraemusic.com/tour/. (952) 431-9213 Shaun Mitzel Band: 18-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free.

Come to Arizona’s and enjoy live music featuring Shaun Mitzel!

Video provided by http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=4znOcvV O5a0&feature=player_detailpage. canterburyinnshakopee.com/

arizonas-calendar/. “The Cactus Blossoms AdestriA: 19-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $15 . AdestriA is a heavy metal band formed in 2009. They currently reside in San Diego, CA, (Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/ adestriamusic/info) Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=0sG8QbGjpEQ&feature=play er_detailpage. www.reverbnation. com/show/11113923.

Northern Roots Session: 19-Aug, 7:30 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Join us for live music at The Contended Cow-A Northfield (MN); a pub with a British accent!. 1001solution-

sllc.com/the-contented-cow/ calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351”Monday Night DJ’s Karaoke: 20-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Come down to Arizona’s every Tuesday night for Karaoke!. canterburyinnshakopee.com/arizonascalendar/. “Mick Sterling Lyle Lovett: 21-Aug, 7:30 PM, Weesner Family Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $65 . Lyle Lovett is an americana singer-songwriter and actor from Klein, Texas. While typically associated with the alt-country genre, his albums typically incorporate folk, swing, blues, jazz and gospel music as well as more

traditional country & western styles. The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle’s farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring. *Pricing may vary by venue.. www.lylelovett. com/#/tour_dates/. (952) 4319213 On Stage Karaoke with Paul Hanson: 21-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Every Wednesday night we will have On Stage Karaoke with DJ Paul Hanson right after Bingo - come down to Neisen’s and show us what you’ve got!. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

“Konkrete Jungle Key West Rejects Concert: 22Aug, 4:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Summer

patio music - Join members of Rhino and Shakey Jake on the Babe’s Patio for great summer acoustic music, while enjoying the best drinks and food in town.

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Dolce Wind Quintet: 22-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Since 1995 Dolce Wind Quintet has been customizing and performing programs of classical and popular music for artists series, recitals, weddings, receptions, worship services, charity benefits, and other public and private events. Information and image courtesy of http://dolcequintet. com/. 1001solutionsllc.com/ the-contented-cow/calendar/#.

Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 The California Honeydrops: 22-Aug, 8:00 PM, Peace Plaza Stage, 16 1/4 St NE, Rochester, $10+. With stellar performances of traditional material as well as their own innovative music, The

California Honeydrops get people out of their seats and onto the floor, dancing, sweating, and singing along. Their performances bring a diversity of people together, cultivating a vibrant and jubilant melting pot comprised of a loyal and ever expanding family of fans. Because their musical philosophy is rooted in the beauty of shared experience, their performances kindle a sense of community replete with laughter, spontaneity, porch-floor foot tappin’, and the soulful swing of a dance floor enflamed. They possess an impromptu quality that invites the audience to shake their inhibitions, embrace spontaneity, and truly become a part of the music. *Prices may vary by venue.. www.cahoneydrops. com/tour/.

The Get Up: 22-Aug, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, .

Minneapolis natives The Get Up play their neo-soul/pop music live at The Wicked Moose!. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.

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Urban Myth: 22-Aug, 9:00 PM, Inver Hills Community College, 2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of

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Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

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DJ Night: 22-Aug, 9:00 PM, Rafters, 317 Main Street South,

Stillwater, Free. Stunning view of the St. Croix River Lunch and dinner. 24 craft beers on tap, and cocktails. Live music. Dance Club. Pool tables, Foosball, Darts, & more.. www.stillwaterrafters.com/index.php/ent. (651) 342-1502”Becky Livermore Scott Koffman Band: 22-Aug, 9:00 PM, Serum’s Good Time Emporium, 213 Jackson Street, Anoka, . Come and join us for a live performance by the Scott Koffman Band!. serumsanoka.com/bands.html.

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Karaoke: 22-Aug, 10:00 PM, Hoppers Bar & Grill, 119 Olive Street, Waconia, . Join us at Hoppers Bar, whether you think that you can sing or your friends tell you your great, we want to hear what you’ve got!. www. hoppersbar.com/entertainment/ monthly-entertainment-calendar/.

“The Bungalow Alison Scott And Kevin Bowe At Music In The Vines: 23-Aug, 7:00 PM, Falconer Vineyards, 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing, $15 . Join us for one, or all, of the many events listed below for your enjoyment throughout

the season at our winery! We have a wonderful concert series each month as well as live music occassionally performed on our deck. Also join us as well as our other partner wineries in wine trail events along the Three Rivers Wine Trail or the Great River Road Wine Trail. We hope to see you soon, Cheers!. www. falconervineyards.com.

Sena Ehrhardt in Concert: 23-Aug, 7:00 PM, Veterans of Foreign Wars MN, 300 4th Avenue NE, Austin, . Roots music label Blind Pig Records has signed singer Sena Ehrhardt, one of the freshest and most dynamic young voices on the blues scene today. The buzz about the Minneapolis-area vo-

calist is poised to go nationwide as word is getting out about her incendiary performances at clubs and festivals across the upper Midwest, and people get a chance to hear her brilliant debut recording, Leave The Light On, which was released on August 16th 2011.. www.senaehrhardt. com/tour/. (507) 433-6039 Tat Thompson & Jake McBroom Concert: 23-Aug, 8:00 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $8-$12. Two songwriters hailing from Southeast Minnesota will be featured in performances at Crossings. The Local Songwriter Showcase highlights Jake McBroom, a singer/ songwriter from Wanamingo, and Tat Thompson, a singer/

songwriter who grew up on a dairy farm. McBroom writes and plays from the soul with songs of hurt, joy, and life. His passion for music and storytelling comes from the heart and translates into song that are relevant and original. He has played with a variety of local bands and is now setting out on his own to share his passion for music and song writing.

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From 29 Trampled by Turtles, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and Dean Martin.. www.crossingsatcarnegie. com/page0003.LocalSongwriters. html. (507) 732-7616 Craig & Marin Wasner: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. This hometown, father/daughter duo are excited to play together once again. Maren just moved back from Nashville, TN, after almost nine years, while Craig (best known for his work with the ‘Over & Bac Band’) has decided to focus more time on playing and recording in his studio. Together, their style is a blend of folk and country with a smattering of blue and funk -- resulting in a live performance that’s not to be missed!. tavernofnorthfield.com/.

Bad Monkey-Live Music: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, . Bad Monkey is a rock band based in southern Minnesota. We cover songs from bands such as Audioslave, Hinder, Buck Cherry, Velvet Revolver; as well as some classic rock songs from bands such as Night Ranger, Billy Idol, Foreigner, AC/DC, ect. The band members have spent their lives dedicated to music and Bad Monkey is a culmination of that dedication combined with the need to keep music enjoyable.. www.torgeslive.com/.

Urban Myth: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, Northstar, 503 N Broadway, Rochester, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’

delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Coxmen: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Join us for a night of great music from the local favorite Coxmen!. thebustednut. com/Calendar.html.

Burning Chrome: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in and enjoy live music by Burning Chrome at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent!

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Udhcp22z6So. 1.507.663.1351 Way Back Whens: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Your Ex won’t take you back But We Will! Back to the good old days of Real Rock and Roll.. okcorraljordan.com/category/music/.

Roadhouse 6 Concert: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Roadhouse 6 is made up of seasoned area musicians who decided to get together and perform the best new country and some classic rock favorites. We have three lead singers (Bonnie, Jim, and John) that get crowds dancing all night long. Come on out and have some fun with us. (Image courtesy of country.dj.). www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp.

Georgia Clay: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . My name is Clay, I grew up in Columbus, GA. After a few years of college in Statesboro, GA I moved to Nashville in 2003 and have been working in the music industry since. During that time I’ve earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in commercial guitar from Belmont University (somewhere a proud momma is smiling), worked numerous jobs, and written hundreds of songs. I’ve also put some time in playing guitar in numerous bands- both downtown Nashville and other states.

Currently my time is focused on recording my own material and traveling to fairs, festivals, casinos, coffeehouses- you name it to get my music heard.

Not to mention I love talking to people in small towns (and big ones, too). Check my schedule out to see when I’m coming to a town near you. Contents Courtesy of http://georgiaclayband.com/georgiaclayband.com/ Get_to_know_Clay.html. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Smokescreen: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free.

Smokescreen is an exciting rock variety band that has been entertaining audiences around the upper midwest for over 20 years. (Courtesy of https://www. facebook.com/pages/ Smokescreen/913776 22395?v=info) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=w_gh8REpnNM. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Loose Cannon: 23-Aug, 10:00 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, Free. Playing all your favorites from your favorite artists . . 3 Doors Down, Alice in

Chains, B52s, Better Than Ezra, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Buck Cherry, Carrie Underwood, Chuck Berry, Def Leppard, Doobie Brothers, and more! Video found at http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=4FcbpN75 YzM&feature=player_detailpage. www.spikesrocks.com/eventcalendar/.

Tune It Up for the Troops: Concert & Festival: 24-Aug, 12:00 PM, Riverfront Park, 310 W. Rock St., Mankato, $10 -$15.

Tune it up for the Troops will be performed at Riverfront Park in the Vetterstone Amphitheater.

We are a non-profit event raising money for Veterans and their families. This is a family friendly event with plenty of great music, food, games, etc. Please visit our website and facebook pages for additional information. The Little River Band headlines the live music portion of the event, along with local favorites: Murphy Brothers Band, Power House, Decadence Inc., Chris Brooks and the Silver City Boys.. www. teeitupforthetroopsmankato.org.

Sena Ehrhardt in Concert: 24-Aug, 4:00 PM, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, . Roots music label Blind Pig Records has signed singer Sena Ehrhardt, one of the freshest and most dynamic young voices on the blues scene today.

The buzz about the Minneapolisarea vocalist is poised to go nationwide as word is getting out about her incendiary performances at clubs and festivals across the upper Midwest, and people get a chance to hear her brilliant debut recording, Leave The Light On, which was released on August 16th 2011.. www. senaehrhardt.com/tour/. (763) 559-2775 Bruce Jensen Benefit Concert:

24-Aug, 5:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in and join us for the Bruce Jensen Benefit Concert at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent!. 1001solutionsllc.com/ the-contented-cow/calendar/#.

Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Leeland: 24-Aug, 7:00 PM, Outdoor Concert Charles City, Corner of Clark St and Main St, Charles City, . GRAMMYnominated progressive rock act Leeland has been known to deliver songwriting beyond its years and worshipful rock so genuine it disarms the honest cynic. Often quoted as one of Christian music s most gripping live bands, the 2006 debut Sound of Melodies and 2008 s Opposite Way quickly established Leeland as a leader in the worship community and beyond. While both previous albums were GRAMMY nominated and drew a combined eight Dove nominations, Leeland s measure of success has always been the human heart. And now Leeland s third album, Love Is On The Move is a landmark in the deepest sense.. leelandonline. com/tour/.

Martin Zellar and Cloud Cult: 24-Aug, 7:30 PM, Marcusen Park, 901 South Main Street, Austin, $20 . Concert featuring Martin Zellar and Cloud Cult, presented in partnership wit Pacelli Catholic Schools in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Pat and Gary Ray are concert sponsors.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Martin Zellar performs at 7:30 p.m. Cloud Cult performs at 9:30 p.m.. www. paramounttheatre.org.

The Classic Big Band and The Nostalgics: 24-Aug, 7:30 PM, Phipps Center For The Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, $17-$24. This hot 17-piece band is dedicated to preserving

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715-386-8409 Hairball: 24-Aug, 8:00 PM, Clyde’s Corner, W7409 State Route 65, Beldenville, $10+.

Bob’s versatile voice and stage presence put him in a league all by himself. The mental-case Alice Cooper, KISS’s sinister Gene Simmons and Starchild Paul Stanley, Bon Jovi, Brian Johnson of AC-DC and the ladies favorite Brett Michaels of Poison are just a few singers Bob transforms himself into every night. Bob is thee Hairball! Prices may vary by venue.. hairballonline.com/ shows.html. (715) 273-5607 Why Not?: 24-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. Why Not? features some of Northfield’s best -- Ray Coudret, Joel Cooper, and Carey Langer -- presenting harmonies you’ll love and songs you’ll know.. tavernofnorthfield. com/.

Strange Daze-Live Music: 24-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, .

Strange Daze has been around for nearly 10 years, dating back to the garage days. It’s been 3 years since the current lineup played their first gig in which they have escalated their style of musical and personal growth, without the accompanying of blown-up egos that destroy so many bands. STORIES, Strange Daze self-released debut, came out in 2001, and, playing the Minnesota area over the next several years, the quartet started making a name for themselves.

The album hit #9 on the College Journal going for Ads chart.. www.torgeslive.com/.

Rock Blox: 24-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota Rock Blox brings the music, the fun and the unpredictable craziness necessary for every good party.

Let there be no mistake, this is ROCK SHOW and it will be handled accordingly! It will be hot, it will be loud, but most of all it will be FUN! Specializing in the ‘tunes you know, but kinda forgot about,’ by the bands you will never forget. Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=vyH3zQ3H7QI&feature=pla yer_detailpage. okcorraljordan. com/category/music/.

Empire Records R&B Show: 24Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Join us in the Event Center for a night of great R&B music. Bring your friends and dance the night away!. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Them Pesky Kids: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Them Pesky Kids brings you feel good arena rock in any setting from clubs to festivals. The ‘KIDS’ bring years of rocking from the leading regional bands ‘Touched’ and ‘Warp Drive’ to the international touring act ‘Blackfoot’. Everything here is huge from vocals, guitars, bass and monster drums to high end stage production.. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Drama Queen: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Minnesota’s best Dance, Top 40 & Rock music, sure to keep the dance floor jammin’. It’s a non-stop,

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Dirty Word / Spike’s / Faribault / 8.30 high-energy party when Drama Queen hits the stage! (Courtesy of http://www.dramaqueenlive. com/fr_home.cfm) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=QFcQk7YjYkM. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Neptune’s Keep: 25-Aug, 2:00 PM, Phipps Center For The Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, $10$15. Neptune’s Keep is a truly astonishing band! Three human musicians, two musical goldfish, and a dance troupe of seahorses perform sea chanteys, ballads, and original songs about water.

Lilting vocal harmonies weave with hammered dulcimer, piano, guitar, and concertina. And trickling gently through it all flows music directly from the water: notes and chords composed and performed entirely by fish. Don’t miss this wonderfully fishy concert! (Note: The fish will attend via audio and video recording.). thephipps.org/events/concerts_ music_series/#this-is-cabaret.

715-386-8409 Sena Ehrhardt in Concert: 25-Aug, 4:00 PM, Historic Downtown Power Plant, 501 4th Avenue NE, Austin, . Roots music label Blind Pig Records has signed singer Sena Ehrhardt, one of the freshest and most dynamic young voices on the blues scene today. The buzz about the Minneapolis-area vocalist is poised to go nationwide as word is getting out about her incendiary performances at clubs and festivals across the upper Midwest, and people get a chance to hear her brilliant debut recording, Leave The Light On, which was released on August 16th 2011.. www.senaehrhardt. com/tour/.

Torge’s / Austin / 9.6 Deretla: 25-Aug, 5:30 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $10 . In the footsteps of bands such as Death, Coroner, and Megadeth, Deretla has taken the rythmic and melodic ideas of past greats, pulled them from the tab books, and put them back in the listeners ear. Information and image courtesy of http:// www.reverbnation.com/deretla Video courtesy of https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=sBjBo_ gQDHE&feature=player_detailpage. www.thegarage.net/.

Robert Cray: 25-Aug, 7:30 PM, Weesner Family Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $30+. Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer. A fivetime Grammy Award winner, he has led his own band, as well as an acclaimed solo career. Prices may vary by venue.. robertcray. com/tour/. (952) 431-9213 The Blue and The Blond: 27-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. The Blue and The Blond is a folk band hailing from Helsinki, Finland.. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contentedcow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Paul Thorn: 29-Aug, 7:30 PM, Weesner Family Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $20+. Thorn has been pleasing crowds for years with his muscular brand of roots music - bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern, yet also speaking universal truths. The Tupelo, Mississippi native worked in a furniture factory, jumped out of airplanes, and was a professional boxer before sharing his experiences with the world as a singer-songwriter.

Pimps and Preachers, which topped the Americana charts for three weeks and broke into

the Billboard Top 100, perfectly exemplified the vivid scope of his songwriting and illuminated his family background. While his father is a Church of God Pentecostal Minister, his uncle (his father’s brother) spent time as a pimp, and Thorn was influenced by both of these men.

Mining these ‘saint and sinner’ scenarios, Thorn crafted a disc that All Music Guide lauded as ‘a great rock & roll album,’ while The Nation labeled it ‘an incredible find.’. www.paulthorn.com/ msc/shows.html. (952) 431-9213 Mark Allen & The Key West Rejects Perform: 29-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. The Key West Rejects are Mark Allen and a cast of talented musicians performing favorites from the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Foo Fighter, and Buck Cherry--along with a repertoire of original tunes (www.thekeywestrejects.com).. www.tavernofnorthfield.com.

Wasted Talent: 29-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Wasted Talent is determined to bring an electrifying atmosphere to your club or party. Playing the best classic and new rock of today, they will keep the dance floor full from start to finish. (Courtesy of http://wastedtalentband.com/). canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Robby Vee: 30-Aug, 8:00 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $18-$20.

Rock ‘n’ roll original, second generation rocker, and Canadian rockabilly hall of famer.. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com/ page0003_Concerts_and_ Events_Schedule.html. (507) 732-7616

Andy Tackett Performs: 30-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free.

Playing popular cover songs from many genres, Andy Tackett is sure to hit your nostalgia button every time. Expect everything from the Little River Band and England Dan and John Ford Coley to Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell.. www.tavernofnorthfield.com.

Dirty Word: 30-Aug, 9:00 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, Free. Dirty Word is THAT band. The one that leaves audiences on their feet, stunned and literally begging for one more song. Dirty Word’s playlist is a virtual library of hits that leaves no genre untouched including top 40 pop, soulful funk grooves, rockin’ country, and classic rock and pop hits that span five decades. (Information and video courtesy of http://dirtywordlive. com/). www.spikesrocks.com/ event-calendar/.

Plain White Toast: 30-Aug, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Together since 1996 Toast is the party band solution. From polka to Greenday, Toast is there to keep the girls dancing. The band is composed of Tiger Ries, Tim Ellis, Dan Otis and Dave Coldren and there will be a full production of sound and lights. (Image courtesy of npr. org.). www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp.

Playback: 30-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Playback delivers the best party rock, pop & dance music to stages all over the Twin Cities metro area and beyond! You’ll hear current hits from Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kid Rock and Katy

Perry, as well as favorites from the 80’s and 90’s! (Courtesy of http://www.playbackrocks. com/theband.cfm) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=cer-ip1dLh4. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

A Momentary Lapse of Floyd: 31-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in for a Live Tribute to Pink Floyd at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent! Image courtesy of https://www. facebook.com/pages/MomentaryLapse-of-Floyd-Pink-FloydTribute/165112646915996 Video found at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Fr7Oz9xvw5I&fea ture=player_detailpage. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contentedcow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing: 31-Aug, 7:30 PM, Signature Bar and Grill, 201 Central Ave N, Faribault, Free. Great swing combo. Songs from the Golden Era. Hot licks and stellar vocals. Dancing.. www.whillock. com/swing.

Mark Bloom & Sim Glaser in Concert: 31-Aug, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Mark Bloom and Sim Glaser showcase a terrific selection of social justice songs of the twentieth century with great style and substance. A portion of the proceeds will aid organizations dedicated to freedom and justice for everyone.. www.three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Willie B. Blues Band: 31-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Willie B. formed the band in 2010 in Redwing, MN Willie’s style in

influenced by the Texas Blues Sound as well as Chicago Clean Tone. He is currently breaking into the Twin Cities music scene.. thebustednut.com/Calendar.html.

Relativity in Concert: 31-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. Voted one of Northfield’s best bands, Relativity presents music from popular artists such as Missy Higgins and the Avett Brothers as well as many classic rock tunes from bands like Fleetwood Mac and John Mellencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice and Sarah McLachlan. Sit back and enjoy power harmonies by twin sisters Linda Wilson and Sandy Jensen (who also adds mandolin, harmonica, and percussion) and solid guitar and bluesy vocals by Toby Jensen. (Image courtesy of snowbrains.com.). www.tavernofnorthfield.com/index.php?vie w=details&id=84%3ARelativity&o ption=com_eventlist&Itemid=6.

Bone Thugs N Harmony: 31-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio.

It consists of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone.

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The West Arrives in West Newton: 1-Sep, 1:00 PM, Harkin Store, 66250 County Road 21, New Ulm, $3-$5. The town of West Newton is expecting the arrival of the wild west with the cowboy ballads and yodels of Lonesome Ron, the King of the Valley Yodelers. Lonesome Ron

will be presenting western music in story and song. The town of West Newton was at the end of the line for the riverboats, which is where many of pioneers got off to go west. The town started in 1856 which is when there was a big flux of people moving west. The west was wild at that time. The store is open on Labor Day, Sept 2, from 10 to 5 p.m.

After Labor Day the store is open on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information contact the store at 507-354-8666 or the Nicollet County Historical Society at 507-934-2160.. www.nchsmn. org/programs_events.html.

Bonnie & The Clydes Perform: 1-Sep, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, Free. Northfield favorites Bonnie & The Clydes who describe their music as the as ‘the kind of songs you listened to when you and your friends were renting your first apartment near the campus sometime in the 60s or early 70s. When your entire furniture contribution consisted of a mattress and a coffee table made from a telephone company wooden spool you snatched from a construction site next to the natural food grocery.’. www. bonnieandtheclydes.com.

Open Mic Night: 4-Sep, 7:30 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, Free. Always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. We hope to see you here! To sign up, submit your name between 6:30 and 7:15. You must be physically present at the 318 to sign up. At

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From 31 7:15, twelve names will be drawn randomly and musicians will play in the order that the names are drawn. Music will begin at 7:30. everyone is welcome! It’s time to get your music out there.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Patchouli at Music in the Vines: 6-Sep, 7:00 PM, Falconer Vineyards, 3572 Old Tyler Road, Red Wing, $12 . Join us for one, or all, of the many events listed below for your enjoyment throughout the season at our winery! We have a wonderful concert series each month as well as live music occassionally performed on our deck. Also join us as well as our other partner wineries in wine trail events along the Three Rivers Wine Trail or the Great River Road Wine Trail. We hope to see you soon, Cheers!. www.falconervineyards.com.

Alison Scott & Kevin Bowe: 6-Sep, 7:30 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $19-$23. Soulful, sultry, and hip indie folk/rock.. www.crossingsatcarnegie. com/page0003_Concerts_and_ Events_Schedule.html. (507) 732-7616 Foreigner: 6-Sep, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $35+. With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as

Rhinos / Babes / Lakeville / 9.13 one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game. Prices may vary by venue.. www.foreigneronline.com/tourdates.html.

Vicky Emerson in Concert: 6-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 .

Americana songstress, Vicky Emerson, returns to the 318 with Matt Patrick on guitar and Aaron Fabbrini on bass. Emerson has recently relocated to minneapolis after living in NYC and San Francisco. the evening will be filled with her honeysuckle voice and trademark blending of folk and blues as well as a few hilarious stories from the road.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Brat Pack Radio-Live Music: 6-Sep, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grill, 1701 NW 4th Street, Austin, Free. Music with Brat Pack Radio! For the best in total Entertainment, Torge’s Live is Austin’s night life! Catch all the televised sports action from any of our 20 HDTV’s in the house

three Minnesota Music Awards, and has three songs in the iTunes Top 75 Gypsy Jazz Essentials.. www.three-eighteen.com/music. htm.

Uncle Chuck-Live Music: 7-Sep, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grill, 1701 NW 4th Street, Austin, Free. Music with Uncle Chuck! For the best in total Entertainment, Torge’s Live is Austin’s night life! Catch all the televised sports action from any of our 20 HDTV’s in the house while enjoying Southern Minnesota’s finest entertainment.. www.torgeslive. com.

Cloud Cult: 9-Sep, 9:00 PM, Lions Pause, 1500 Saint Olaf Ave, Northfield, $15+. Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. The name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans.

Cloud Cult developed in 1995 as a solo studio project of Craig Minowa. His first full length album, ‘The Shade Project’ caught the interest of a few small independent labels who urged Minowa to consider performing the songs live. *Prices may vary by venue.. www.cloudcult.com/ home.cfm.

Tommy Emmanuel: 13-Sep, 8:00 PM, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, $28+. Emmanuel has had an amazing year fueled by

while enjoying Southern Minnesota’s finest entertainment.. www.torgeslive.com.

CherryGun Concert: 6-Sep, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Satisfy your craving for great live music with CherryGun. Each set is packed with non-stop rock, country, and dance pop hits to draw every partier to the dance floor. Professional and fun, Amy M and her boys start the party and get the job done. Do noy miss your next chance to see CherryGun.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp.

East Side in Concert: 7-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Reynold David Philipsek is an American musician, jazz guitarist, singersongwriter and poet. Philipsek has released thirty-five CDs of original compositions. A member in good standing in the American Federation of Musicians labor union since the age of 14, Philipsek has explored numerous musical genres including pop rock, rock, jazz, and gypsy jazz.

Philipsek’s work as a guitarist has been reviewed in Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar,Vintage Guitar, Billboard and Downbeat, where Philipsek received a four star review at the age of 22. Philipsek was chosen as a Guitar Player Magazine Jazz Poll nominee for six consecutive years (1975 to 1980), has been nominated for

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a successful world tour, a new website, a new album, a new PBS TV special, and, most recently, he received the very prestigious CMA Global Country Artist of the Year Award. The Global Artist Award, presented to Tommy by country star Keith Urban during CMA’s Global Artist Party at the Billboard Country Music Summit in Nashville, TN, recognizes outstanding achievement by an artist who has furthered country music’s popularity and brought it attention in a foreign territory.

Previous winners include Paul Brandt (Canada), Troy CassarDaley (Australia), Lee Kernaghan (Australia), and Jason McCoy (Canada). Prices may vary by venue.. www.tommyemmanuel. com/tours/.

The Tex Pistols in Concert: 13-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $11 .

Tex (Brian C. Peters), angus (dik shopteau), Mr. Greenjeans (Boyd Lee) & Cletus ( Scooter Nelson) started playing together in Rochester after they all met at the Stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to ‘qualify’ for work release status. soon, the awards came... the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the MN. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got ‘real’ jobs and settled

down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate... they all were back in prison?

‘Weapons Charges Mostly,’ said Tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on...’We’re Loud, Loose, & a Little Cranky’ or the familiar ‘Turn it up & Go Git us Some Beers!’. www.three-eighteen.com/music. htm.

Rhino Concert: 13-Sep, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Rhino is a five-member, high energy Twin Cities based band playing a wide variety of modern, alternative, 80s, and classic rock music with twists of country and other surprises. The show is non-stop entertainment and fun sure to make you stomp your feet, get up and dance, or sit back and enjoy. (Image courtesy of snowbrains.com.). www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp.

Buddy Guy: 14-Sep, 7:00 PM, Vetter Stone Ampitheater, 310 West Rock Street, Mankato, . George ‘Buddy’ Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer. Critically acclaimed, he is a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In the 1960’s Guy

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Rod Cerar Orchestra Concert: 14-Sep, 7:00 PM, Red Rock Center, 222 East Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont, Free. Come and enjoy the msuic of the Rod Cerar Orchestra! Rod himself is a very popular solo accordionist, keyboardist, band leader, and vocalist. Based out of Minneapolis, MN, Rod plays a wide variety of music for dancing and shows/ entertainment. In addition, the Rod Cerar Orchestra plays for dances and concerts throughout the Midwest with a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, big band, swing, Latin, 50s and 60s, country, ethnic, show tunes, etc. This music is performed with energy and enthusiasm and with such a stage presence as to provide a very enjoyable live music experience with a marvelous, fun time for all!. our.web-scheduler. net/index.php?CID=275&sid=398 44910&ID=91329&t=137919960 0&v=event&. 507-235-9262 The Shadows: 14-Sep, 7:30 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88

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Doors open at 6:30 pm. The Shadows Band, with original Shadows member Dick Dunkirk, pays tribute to hit bands of the 1950s.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003_Concerts_and_Events_Schedule. html. 507-732-5210 Mike Bruno: 14-Sep, 8:00 PM, Carmine’s Restaurant And Bar, 9900 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, Free. I started out playing guitar at the age of 12.

My family was fairly musical and my father was always looking for opportunities to engage us in performing. I played guitar along with him in a church group at the age of 14 and got the bug for performing in front of a live audience. By the time I was in college, I would actively seek out people to play with and learn from. I was blessed to be around a lot of creative musicians, some of who still influence me today.. www.carmineswoodbury.com/ music.html. “Michael Monroe in Concert Urban Myth: 14-Sep, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

(952) 758-7795 Piano Recital: 18-Sep, 7:00 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther

Dr., Mankato, $5-$8. Pianist Ralph Votapek returns to Bethany Trinity Chapel, this time along with his wife Albertina, for a recital that will include selections for two pianos. Solo selections will include ‘Sonatina in A Flat Major’ by Haydn, ‘Kreisleriana Op. 16’ by Schumann, ‘La Valse’

by Ravel, ‘Danses’ by Debussy, and ‘Three Tangos’ by Piazzolla both for two pianos. Tickets available at the door.. www.blc.edu/ events/2013-09-18/piano-recitalralph-and-tina-votapek.

Ann Reed and Joan Griffith Concert: 20-Sep, 7:30 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $16-$18. Celebrating the release of Ann’s new CD.. www.crossingsatcarnegie. com/page0003_Concerts_and_ Events_Schedule.html. (507) 732-7616 Darius Rucker: 20-Sep, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $50+. ‘This time, I really wanted to do something different,’ says Darius Rucker. ‘I went straight from my first album into my second, and it really just picked up where the other one left off. So when we went into the studio on this one, we really wanted to take our time and not even start worrying about a record until we had songs that we felt were the right ones. And when I heard what would become the lead single, ‘True Believers,’ played back, I thought, ‘Wow, I’ve never done anything like that before!’’ ‘True Believers,’ also the name of his 2013 headlining tour, is a triumphant reflection of the rewards and challenges of sustaining a marriage - was the first song recorded for this project and became the first single and title track for Rucker’s third and most ambitious country studio album.

While his previous two albums, Learn To Live andCharleston, SC 1966 both topped the Billboard Country Album chart and produced five Number One singles, on True Believers he opted to dig deeper, work with new collabora-

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tors, and create something more resonant both musically and emotionally. ‘I just started with a list of guys I wanted to write with,’ says Rucker. ‘The process doesn’t really change - you go off in a corner and write - but I really wanted to try not to write ‘Alright’ again. And I’m very happy with what we got. I love the song choices, the sound is brighter, and even though I’m not big on listening to myself, I’m really proud of the vocals on this record.’ Rucker, who first attained multi-platinum status as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, wrote ten of the twelve tracks on True Believers - ranging from the feelgood sing-along ‘Radio’ to the sophisticated narrative of ‘Shine.’

He expresses special pride in the raw and realistic sentiments of songs like ‘Miss You’ and ‘I Will Love You Still,’ a duet with young powerhouse vocalist Mallary Hope. (‘I don’t write a lot of break-up songs,’ he says, ‘but on that one, I think there’s a whole new freshness to the pain in my voice.’). www.dariusrucker.com/ shows.html.

Kildahl & Vonderharr: 20-Sep, 8:00 PM, The Grand Kabaret, 210 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, Free. Kildahl & Vonderharr return to the Grand. This duo is high energy playing blues, bluesy

jazz, and original tunes. Steve Vonderharr on harmonica, Kit Kildahl on guitar and vocals.. www.thegrandnewulm.com/ kabaret/calendar.

Jeff Arundel CD Release Party: 20-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 .

Jeff Arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70’s vibe. Jeff has been called the ‘cities 97 favorite’ by Tom Surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous ‘Cities Samplers,’ and two of his five cd’s of original music have won awards (Minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and musicdirecting for keri noble. jeff’s favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the Boston Globe, who called him ‘canny’ and ‘a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt.’ his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet Mountain Dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Chris Brooks: 20-Sep, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows.

The Shaw Brothers Concert: 20Sep, 9:30 PM, Babes Restaurant and Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. The Shaw Brothers, a premier Midwest band performing for more than 16 years in Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities, are a highenergy, entertaining rock band that engages its audience with good hits. The band is a premier Minnesota rock, pop, and country band with a high-energy dance band sound that attracts dancers.

(Image courtesy of snowbrains. com.). www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp.

Jerrod Niemann: 20-Sep, 10:00 PM, Dakota Country Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St W, Farmington, Free+. Jerrod Lee Niemann is an American country music artist.

Active since 2001, he has recorded two independent albums.

In 2006, he signed to Category 5 Records and charted with the single ‘I Love Women (My Momma

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Can’t Stand)’. He has also co-written three singles for Garth Brooks: the Chris LeDoux tribute ‘Good Ride Cowboy’, as well as ‘That Girl Is a Cowboy’ and ‘Midnight Sun’. Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, Flynnville Train and Zona Jones have

also recorded Niemann’s songs.

Prices may vary by venue.. www. jerrodniemannofficial.com/tour.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing: 21-Sep, 7:30 PM, Signature Bar & Grill, 201 Central Ave. N, Faribault, Free. Eat, drink,

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Ace in the Whole: 21-Sep, 8:00 PM, The Grand Kabaret, 210 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, Free.

Ace in the Whole will make their debut at the Grand. Ace in the Whole plays American music and original tunes that range from bluegrass, blues, jazz, folk and western.. www.thegrandnewulm. com/kabaret/calendar.

Bethany Band Invitational: 21Sep, All Day, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. The Bethany Concert Band directed by Adrian Lo will present an invitational concert. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.. www.blc.edu/events/2013-09-21/ bethany-band-invitational.

Babatunde Lea Quartet: 22-Sep, 7:00 PM, Phipps Center For The Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, $17-$24. A master percussionist who has played with a diversity of artists, from Pharoah Sanders to Van Morrison, will perform a concert steeped in African rhythms, Afro-Caribbean spiced music, and straight-ahead jazz.. thephipps.org/events/concerts_ music_series/#this-is-cabaret.

715-386-8409 Dick Kimmel and Co.: 24-Sep, 7:00 PM, Sigurd K. Lee Theater, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, $5-$8. Dick Kimmel and his Bluegrass Band will perform. Dick Kimmel will also be presenting lectures earlier in the day on music and also on wild turkeys, both his areas of expertise. Tickets available at the door.. www.blc.edu.

Calling Amateur Musicians for Music & Brews: 27-Sep, 5:30 PM, Mankato Brewery, 1119 Center St., North Mankato, $10 . Haven’t you always wondered what it is like to play double bass? Trumpet? Timpani? Violin?

Honk, screech, bang, and saw away while being cheered on by MSO musicians and fellow participants. Perhaps you’ll discover a hidden talent. You’ll definitely have a good time. Beer samples, snacks, and unlimited chances to try instruments are included!. www.mankatosymphony.com.

Jorge Caballero: 27-Sep, 7:30 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $14$16. Naumburg award-winning classical guitarist, presented in collaboration with the Minnesota Guitar Society.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003_Concerts_and_Events_Schedule. html. (507) 732-7616

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Urban Myth: 27-Sep, 9:00 PM, Santorini Taverna & Music, 13000Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Shook Twins: 28-Sep, 5:00 PM, Prairie Island Park, 1120 Prairie Island Road, Winona, . The Shook twins are identical twin sisters originally from Sandpoint, Idaho. They play banjo and guitar with beatboxing, looping, whistles, wawa pedals, tambourines and djembes intertwined.

Their identical, chilling vocal harmonies take the lead on most of their unique, quirky folk songs.

‘The sisters’ voices blend and braid with amazing clarity and depth, their guitars percolate brightly, and the intensity builds to incendiary proportions with layers of percussion gradually added to the mix.’. www.shooktwins.com/site/tour-dates/.

Curtis & Loretta: 28-Sep, 8:00 PM, The Grand Kabaret, 210 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, Free.

The husband and wife duo will perform traditional folk music from the British Isles, America, and original songs. These folk singers play a variety of instruments including Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitar, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers.. www. thegrandnewulm.com/kabaret/ calendar.

Aimee Lee & The Snazzy Band in Concert: 28-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $12 . This veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice

evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, This expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse.. www.three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Bluegrass Concert: 30-Sep, 7:00 PM, Sigurd K. Lee Theater, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, $5-$8. Bluegrass concert featuring Becky Buller with Dick Kimmel & Co. and Bethany String Band. Tickets will be available at the door one hour before the performance.. www.blc.edu.

Florida Georgia Line: 4-Oct, 7:30 PM, Verizon Wireless Center Mankato MN, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, . The Verizon Wireless Center is excited to welcome award-winning country duo, Florida Georgia Line to Mankato with special guests Colt Ford & Dallas Smith. Tickets go on sale August 9 at 10:00 am.. www.verizonwirelesscentermn. com/22231/Event.aspx.

Urban Myth: 4-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Music of Sibelius and Brahms: 6-Oct, 3:00 PM, Mankato West High School, 1351 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, $5-$25. Lose yourself in the sweeping music of two of the world’s greatest composers. Both Brahms and Sibelius are classicists at heart who will shake your very soul with soaring melodies, gorgeous dialogue, and dramatic gestures.

Hailed for his dazzling command of the violin, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik has become a highly sought-after artist on the concert stage worldwide and will lay bare the tempestuous soul of Finland. Brahms’ sense of evolving harmony and melody has made the Second Symphony

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Engelbert Humperdinck: 27-Sep, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $45+. Engelbert Humperdinck is an Anglo-Indian pop singer, best known for his number one hits ‘Release Me’ and ‘The Last Waltz’, as well as ‘After the Lovin’’ and ‘A Man Without Love’. Born in Madras, India, as a child Dorsey moved to Leicester, England, where he took an early interest in music.

Initially playing the saxophone in nightclubs, he soon moved into singing, releasing his first single, ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’, in 1958. After struggling with tuberculosis, in the mid-1960s Dorsey returned to his musical career, adopting the stage name ‘Engelbert Humperdinck’ after the German 19th-century composer of operas. Signed to Decca Records, he gained early success in Belgium after representing England in the 1966 Knokke song contest there. Returning to the United Kingdom, he released a string of singles that proved commercially successful both domestically and in the United States. Gaining a devoted fan following, he also fronted a short-lived television series, The Engelbert Humperdinck Show.. www.engelbert.com/tour.

The Divers: 27-Sep, 8:00 PM, The Grand Kabaret, 210 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, Free.

For more than fifteen years, the Divers have been entertaining audiences of all ages with their unique and wide repertoire of original compositions mixing elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, and jazz with random acts of nonsense. Their fun and unique sound emerges from an eclectic mix of guitar, mandolin, harmonica, bass, drums, and vocal harmonies.. www.thegrandnewulm.com/kabaret/calendar.

Becky Schlegel in Concert: 27-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $12 . The Becky Schlegel Band includes Becky on guitar and vocals, Brian Fesler on banjo and Gordy Johnson on bass. Becky has been a featured artist on KTCATV ‘news night,’ on KMSP-9 tv’s ‘the buzz’ with Robyne Robinson, and on Garrison Keillor’s popular public radio show ‘A Prairie Home Companion.’ she was selected to showcase at IBMA’s world of bluegrass in 1999 and at the 2005 IBMA Songwriters’ Showcase.. www.three-eighteen. com/music.htm.

Adam Carolla: 27-Sep, 8:00 PM, Varsity Theater Minneapolis, 1308 Southeast 4th, Minneapolis, $30.75+. Adam Corolla is best known as a comedian, actor,

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Living History! Fast Action!

Great Entertainment! Fun for the Whole Family!

Graveside Memorial Service Honoring Joseph Lee Heywood and Nicolaus Gustavson

Jesse James Bike Tour P.R.C.A. Professional Rodeo Rodeo Dance Carnival Bingo on Bridge Square Western Style Steak Fry Antique Tractor Pull & Exhibit Classic Car Show Kiddie Parade Paul Spring 10am after Kiddie Parade in front of KYMN

Bank Raid Re-Enactments

Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull

Friday, 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. • 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

5K Non Competitive Walk/Run

ASL interpreted: Friday 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Spanish interpreted: Friday 7:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts Shows

Jesse James 15K Run & Grand Parade

Bingo & Concessions • Everyday on Bridge Square

VAUDEVESQUE

Live Music in the Entertainment Center

Soapbox Derby

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (Button Event)

These are only a handful of the many exciting events planned for this year’s celebration. Pick up a brochure at the information booth for a complete listing of events, see www.djjd.org or call the Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-658-2548

James Gang Mounted Shooting

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Sweet Jazz / The Contented Cow / Northfield / 8.17

From 34 a timeless favorite of audiences and players since it was written in 1877. A traditional concert experience.. www.mankatosymphony.com/my-song-musicsibelius-and-brahms.

Lorie Line and Her Fab Five: 6-Oct, 7:30 PM, Potter Auditorium, 405 South Main Street (Highway 52 South), Chatfield, $34-$42. Popular instrumental

pianist Lorie Line began working as a department-store performer, but later formed her own Time Line Productions to release her own albums; by the mid-’90s she became a popular new age/ light classical pianist with sales of over one million albums. Born and raised in Reno, NV, Line began playing piano at the age of five. Gifted with the talent of playing by ear, she began taking lessons a year later; by the time

of her high-school graduation, she had won two national classical piano competitions. Line studied piano performance at the University of Nevada in Reno and began working in Minneapolis in 1989.. www.lorieline.com/index. asp?pageID=32.

Senses Fail: 11-Oct, 6:30 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $14+.

Senses Fail is an American posthardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of Buddy Nielsen, Dan Trapp, Dave Miller, Garrett Zablocki, James Gill and Madeline Bourke. Shortly after being signed to Drive Thru Records, James Gill was kicked out of the band due to irreconcilable differences. James Gill was replaced with Mike Glita. The only original members left in the band are vocalist Buddy Nielsen, and drummer Dan Trapp. Presently, the lineup now consists of Buddy, Dan, guitar players Zack Roach and Matt Smith, along with bassist Jason Black. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From the Depths of Dreams and maintained a thriving Internet presence. Provided by Wikipedia. org. Prices may vary by venue.. sensesfail.com/tour/.

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters: 11-Oct, 7:30 PM, Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, $10-$20. Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captures the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. The Carpenters’ beautiful, memorable love songs topped the Billboard charts with more than a dozen number one hits.

This performance brings these classics back to the stage with spot-on rendition performed by singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band.. www.fairmontoperahouse. com.

Brianna Lane / 318 Cafe / Excelsior / 8.24 V Play Band: 12-Oct, 8:30 PM, New Ulm Event Center, 301 20th Street South, New Ulm, $5 . Going out for Oktoberfest?

Either way make your way over to the New Ulm Event Center (NUEC). 9:00 p.m. drink specials to be posted on website.. www. newulmeventcenter.com.

Fall Instrumental Festival: 16-Oct, 7:00 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free.

Bethany instrumental ensembles will be featured.. www.blc.edu/ events/2013-10-16/fall-semesterinstrumental-festival.

Mercyme: 17-Oct, 7:00 PM, Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road Southwest, Rochester, $68 . MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. mercyme. org/tour/#!/ss:facebook. (507) 288-8880”Sarah Brightman

Dance Junk FM: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Junk FM was born completely by accident in a quaint downtown pub known to all as The Ugly Mug (where they still enjoy a residency every Wednesday night 10 to close). The 3-piece-supernutty-pop-fiasco came together through original rock groups they shared in the Minneapolis scene over several years (Readygoes, The Wannabe Hasbeens, etc).

Contents Courtesy of http://www. reverbnation.com/junkfm. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

DJ Midwest Knights: 16-Aug, 10:00 PM, Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, Free.

DJ Midwest Knights play your requests for the Dance Floor! No Cover! The music starts around 10pm!. www.ansarisgrill.com/ ordereze/1/Calendar.aspx?cid=1.

“Locker Room with DJ JR Urban Myth: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s, 1701 4th Street Northwes, Austin, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Sonic Redemption: 17-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Join us at Neisen’s for a night of great rock music

by Sonic Redemption!. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Urban Myth: 22-Aug, 9:00 PM, Inver Hills Community College, 2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances

to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

DJ Dance Party: 22-Aug, 9:30 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, . Spike’s is Southern Minnesota’s premier music venue. With a premium sound system and the hottest rotation of live bands and fun DJ promos, Spike’s delivers the fun!. www. spikesrocks.com/event-calendar/.

“Exodus Coxmen: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Join us for a night of great music from the local favorite Coxmen!. thebustednut. com/Calendar.html.

Georgia Clay: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . My name is Clay, I grew up in Columbus, GA. After a few years of college in Statesboro, GA I moved to Nashville in 2003 and have been working in the music industry since. During that time I’ve earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in commercial guitar from Belmont University (somewhere a proud momma is smiling), worked numerous jobs, and written hundreds of songs. I’ve also put some time in playing guitar in numerous bands- both downtown Nashville and other states.

Currently my time is focused on recording my own material and traveling to fairs, festivals, casinos, coffeehouses- you name it to get my music heard.

Not to mention I love talking to people in small towns (and big ones, too). Check my schedule out to see when I’m coming to a town near you. Contents Courtesy of http://georgiaclay-

band.com/georgiaclayband.com/ Get_to_know_Clay.html. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Empire Records R&B Show: 24Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Join us in the Event Center for a night of great R&B music. Bring your friends and dance the night away!. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Them Pesky Kids: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Them Pesky Kids brings you feel good arena rock in any setting from clubs to festivals. The ‘KIDS’ bring years of rocking from the leading regional bands ‘Touched’ and ‘Warp Drive’ to the international touring act ‘Blackfoot’. Everything here is huge from vocals, guitars, bass and monster drums to high end stage production.. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Urban Myth: 30-Aug, 9:00 PM, Champps - Eden Prairie, 8010 Glen Lake, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing: 31-Aug, 7:30 PM, Sig-

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Willie B. Blues Band: 31-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Willie B. formed the band in 2010 in Redwing, MN Willie’s style in influenced by the Texas Blues Sound as well as Chicago Clean Tone. He is currently breaking into the Twin Cities music scene.. thebustednut.com/Calendar.html.

Bone Thugs N Harmony: 31-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio.

It consists of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone.

Contents Courtesy of http:// bonethugsnharmony.com/. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

East Side in Concert: 7-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Reynold David Philipsek is an American musician, jazz guitarist, singersongwriter and poet. Philipsek has released thirty-five CDs of original compositions. A member in good standing in the American Federation of Musicians labor union since the age of 14, Philipsek has explored numerous musical genres including pop rock, rock, jazz, and gypsy jazz.

Philipsek’s work as a guitarist has been reviewed in Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar,Vintage Guitar, Billboard and Downbeat, where Philipsek received a four star review at the age of 22. Philipsek was chosen as a Guitar Player Magazine Jazz Poll nominee for six consecutive years (1975 to 1980), has been nominated for three Minnesota Music Awards, and has three songs in the iTunes Top 75 Gypsy Jazz Essentials.. www.three-eighteen.com/music. htm.

Urban Myth: 14-Sep, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United

States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

(952) 758-7795 Chris Brooks: 20-Sep, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows.

Urban Myth: 27-Sep, 9:00 PM, Santorini Taverna & Music, 13000Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Urban Myth: 4-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Cambria Crush Grape Stomp: 5-Oct, 1:00 PM, Morgan Creek Vineyards, 23707 478th Ave., New Ulm, . Stompers must pre-register for this event.

Registration accepted during business hours Fri-Sun. Harvest Festival with competitive grape stomping - an honorable salute

to the past growing season! Take off your shoes and get ready to dance! Traditional Morris Dancers and Rakstar Belly Dancers perform on the winery grounds.

Dancing, stomping, and revelry throughout the afternoon. Winning stompers receive a free case of wine ($200 value). Best stomping costume wins a bottle of our seasonal dessert wine, Black Ice, or Sweet E. Costumes are not required, but sure make the stomping more fun! Daytime performing groups including the Minnesota Traditional Morris Dancers and the Rakstar Belly Dancers and the New Ulm Narren. Dancers will be performing from 1:00-4:00 pm on the winery grounds. ID required for winery grounds entrance. Gate admission: $5 Tasting tent admission: $5 Stomper fee: $25. www. morgancreekvineyards.com/ cambria-crush-annual-greatgrape-stomp.

Film Benny and Joon (1993 film): 29-Aug, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $5 . Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow), Mary Stuart Masterson (Bed of Roses) and Aidan Quinn (Practical Magic) star in this wonderfully unique and delightfully offbeat romantic comedy.

Joon (Masterson) is a little unbalanced. Sometimes, without warning, her sweet nature gives wayto odd behaviorincluding a penchant for setting fires! She lives with her older brother Benny (Quinn), who has spent his life taking care of her since their parents died.

One night, while playing in a poker game with unusual stakes, Joon loses her hand...and wins Sam (Depp), a whimsical misfit who soon charms his way into Joon’s heart. Now if they can only find the perfect mate for her overprotective brother.... With charm, humor and an outstanding supporting cast that includes Oliver Platt (A Time to Kill) and Julianne Moore (Hannibal), Benny & Joon is the perfect movie for everyone.. www.sheldontheatre.org. 651-388-8700

Nightlife Cleveland’s Classic Car & Motorcycle Roll In: 16-Aug, 5:00 PM, Cleveland, Main Street, Cleveland, Free. Cleveland’s Classic Car / Motorcycle Roll In starting at 5 p.m. on main street in Cleveland with karaoke by Sohmer. Call 507-931-6380 for

Classic Car & Motorcycle Roll In / Main Street / Cleveland / 8.16 more information.. www.clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/.

Theo Von: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $24.08 . Theo Von is one of the fastest rising stars of stand-up comedy. He is currently the host of Yahoo!’s popular daily recap show, Primetime in No Time, which averages over one million views a day. Theo will next be seen this spring on Comedy Central’s The Half Hours. He’s also the genius behind CrankTexts.com, a website where he texts random numbers and gets into conversations with total strangers. (Courtesy of http://theovon.com/bio/) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=Pdr9rU2cp94. www.mysticlake.com/theovon13.

“Tom Simmons Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Javier Trejo & Los Barrio Boys Urban Myth: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the

bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

“DJ Dan Shaw Brothers: 16-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free.

Singing, Dancing, Strumming, Playing, Hitting, Drinking, Entertaining, Jumping, Flying, Smiling, Performing, and Yoga. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=di3kDkcXhQU. okcorraljordan.com/category/ music/.

Junk FM: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Junk FM was born completely by accident in a quaint downtown pub known to all as The Ugly Mug (where they still enjoy a residency every Wednesday night 10 to close). The 3-piece-supernutty-pop-fiasco came together through original rock groups they shared in the Minneapolis scene over several years (Readygoes, The Wannabe Hasbeens, etc).

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Theo Von: 16-Aug, 9:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $24.08 . Theo Von is one of the fastest rising stars of stand-up comedy. He is currently the host of Yahoo!’s popular daily recap show, Primetime in No Time, which averages over one million views a day. Theo will

next be seen this spring on Comedy Central’s The Half Hours.

He’s also the genius behind CrankTexts.com, a website where he texts random numbers and gets into conversations with total strangers. (Courtesy of http://theovon.com/bio/) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=Pdr9rU2cp94. www.mysticlake.com/theovon13.

“Audio Circus Tom Simmons: 16-Aug, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Tom is not afraid to strip long held beliefs of their credibility with an unprecedented blend of searing logic and great jokes. He questions everything and everyone, respectfully but with absolutely no respect at all.

Everyday situations as a father and husband, TV consumer, grocery shopper, tourist, hobby philosopher and average bystander, Tom Simmons finds comedy wherever he takes a good look. Standup comedy at its finest.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=207.

Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments.

Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Sean Patton Sweet Jazz: 17-Aug, 5:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. The Contented Cow is a

Northfield Pub with a British accent. We offer a wonderful environment for people of all ages, including children. Tonight, come in and enjoy some live music featuring sweet jazz!. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contentedcow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 JAMFest ‘13 Rock ‘n Roll Music Camp Concert: 17-Aug, 7:00 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota, . This concert will showcase what kids in grades 8 - 12 learned during a week-long band camp.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0005. html#jamfest. 507-732-5210 Tom Simmons: 17-Aug, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Tom is not afraid to strip long held beliefs of their credibility with an unprecedented blend of searing logic and great jokes. He questions everything and everyone, respectfully but with absolutely no respect at all.

Everyday situations as a father and husband, TV consumer, grocery shopper, tourist, hobby philosopher and average bystander, Tom Simmons finds comedy wherever he takes a good look. Standup comedy at its finest.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=207. “Joe Firstman and Friends Pop Rocks: 17-Aug, 8:00 PM, Downtown Wells, , Wells, . Pop ROCKS is not just a band; they are a HIGH ENERGY LIVE MUSIC SHOW that plays the BIGGEST DANCE PARTY HITS made to fill the floor! PopROCKS brings you the best of today’s hottest hits, 80’s rock, throwback hip-hop, and timeless classics all mashed up and delivered in a PARTY ZONE format! Pop ROCKS is what you get when you combine the music of a DJ, the theatrics of a Broadway musical, and the live

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Urban Myth: 17-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s, 1701 4th Street Northwes, Austin, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the

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rest of the world what else she has in her bag of tricks with the release of her U.S. debut album Kiss, which showcases her rich, distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics, and down-to-earth charm.. www. carlyraemusic.com/tour/. (952) 431-9213 AdestriA: 19-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $15 . AdestriA is a heavy metal band formed in 2009. They currently reside in San Diego, CA, (Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/ adestriamusic/info) Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=0sG8QbGjpEQ&feature=play er_detailpage. www.reverbnation. com/show/11113923.

Team Trivia: 19-Aug, 7:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Join us each Tuesday for Team Trivia at Arizona’s! Image courtesy of www.twincitiesfun.com. canterburyinnshakopee.com/arizonascalendar/. “The Monday Night Comedy Show Hit or Miss: 20-Aug, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point.

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Neptune Cocktail: 17-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free.

Neptune Cocktail is a guitar driven, get-on-your-feet rock band covering hits from the 80’s through today. (Courtesy of http://neptunecocktail.net/) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=fZC-WyTTgqM. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Carly Rae Jepsen: 18-Aug, 7:30 PM, Weesner Family Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $10-$50. Although she’s been an established artist in Canada for several years with a thirdplace finish on Canadian Idol, two gold singles, two albums, and two Juno Award nominations to her name Jepsen was a virtual unknown in the U.S. when ‘Call Me Maybe’ hit it big. Now she’s looking forward to showing the

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507-278-4427”Bingo Dolce Wind Quintet: 22-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Since 1995 Dolce Wind Quintet has been customizing and performing programs of classical and popular music for artists series, recitals, weddings, receptions, worship services, charity benefits, and other public and private events. Information and image courtesy of http://dolcequintet. com/. 1001solutionsllc.com/ the-contented-cow/calendar/#.

Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 DJ Dance Party: 22-Aug, 9:30 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, . Spike’s is Southern Minnesota’s premier music venue. With a premium sound system and the hottest rotation

of live bands and fun DJ promos, Spike’s delivers the fun!. www. spikesrocks.com/event-calendar/.

“Trivia Mafia Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Justin Bell Bad Monkey-Live Music: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, . Bad Monkey is a rock band based in southern Minnesota. We cover songs from bands such as Audioslave, Hinder, Buck Cherry, Velvet Revolver; as well as some classic rock songs from bands such as Night Ranger, Billy Idol, Foreigner, AC/DC, ect. The band members have spent their lives dedicated to music and Bad Monkey is a culmination of that dedication combined with the need to keep music enjoyable.. www.torgeslive.com/.

Urban Myth: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, Northstar, 503 N Broadway, Rochester, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

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Coxmen: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Join us for a night of great music from the local favorite Coxmen!. thebustednut. com/Calendar.html.

Burning Chrome: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in and enjoy live music by Burning Chrome at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent!

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Udhcp22z6So. 1.507.663.1351 Way Back Whens: 23-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Your Ex won’t take you back But We Will! Back to the good old days of Real Rock and Roll.. okcorraljordan.com/category/music/.

Georgia Clay: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . My name is Clay, I grew up in Columbus, GA. After a few years of college in Statesboro, GA I moved to Nashville in 2003 and have been working in the music industry since. During that time I’ve earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in commercial guitar from Belmont University (somewhere a proud momma is smiling), worked numerous jobs, and written hundreds of songs.

I’ve also put some time in playing guitar in numerous bandsboth downtown Nashville and other states. Currently my time is focused on recording my own material and traveling to fairs, festivals, casinos, coffeehousesyou name it to get my music heard. Not to mention I love talking to people in small towns (and big ones, too). Check my schedule out to see when I’m coming to a town near you. Contents Courtesy of http://georgiaclayband.com/georgiaclayband.com/ Get_to_know_Clay.html. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Smokescreen: 23-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free.

Smokescreen is an exciting rock variety band that has been entertaining audiences around the upper midwest for over 20 years. (Courtesy of https://www. facebook.com/pages/Smokescreen/91377622395 ?v=info) Video found at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=w_gh8REpnNM. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Felicia Michaels: 23-Aug, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Playing with and defying stereotypes, Michaels initially presented herself on stage as the quintessential ‘dumb blonde.’ But after several years of telling jokes in her high heels, she came to the conclusion that if she spent more time writing jokes then blow drying and maintaining her dried out blonde tresses, her new monologue would soon be filled with stronger more insightful reflections, it becomes apparent that intellect and wit are alive and well in this soft spoken talent.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=215.

Loose Cannon: 23-Aug, 10:00 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, Free. Playing all your favorites from your favorite artists . . 3 Doors Down, Alice in Chains, B52s, Better Than Ezra, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Buck Cherry, Carrie Underwood, Chuck Berry, Def Leppard, Doobie Brothers, and more! Video found at http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=4FcbpN75 YzM&feature=player_detailpage. www.spikesrocks.com/eventcalendar/.

Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Tim Slagle Bruce Jensen Benefit Concert: 24-Aug, 5:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in and join us for the Bruce Jensen Benefit Concert at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British

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Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Felicia Michaels: 24-Aug, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Playing with and defying stereotypes, Michaels initially presented herself on stage as the quintessential ‘dumb blonde.’ But after several years of telling jokes in her high heels, she came to the conclusion that if she spent more time writing jokes then blow drying and maintaining her dried out blonde tresses, her new monologue would soon be filled with stronger more insightful reflections, it becomes apparent that intellect and wit are alive and well in this soft spoken talent.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=215. “Robin Fodor Brianna Lane in Concert: 24Aug, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $8 .

Brianna Lane is a gifted singer/ songwriter in true americana form. She writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty.

Long time music-writer/author/ rock-journalist Jim Walsh recently wrote that Brianna Lane is ‘ a star in the making.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Strange Daze-Live Music: 24-Aug, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, .

Strange Daze has been around for nearly 10 years, dating back to the garage days. It’s been 3 years since the current lineup played their first gig in which they have escalated their style of musical and personal growth, without the accompanying of blown-up egos that destroy so many bands. STORIES, Strange Daze self-released debut, came out in 2001, and, playing the Minnesota area over the next several years, the quartet started making a name for themselves.

The album hit #9 on the College Journal going for Ads chart.. www.torgeslive.com/.

Rock Blox: 24-Aug, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota Rock Blox brings the music, the fun and the unpredictable craziness necessary for every good party.

Let there be no mistake, this is ROCK SHOW and it will be handled accordingly! It will be hot, it will be loud, but most of all it will be FUN! Specializing in the ‘tunes you know, but kinda forgot about,’ by the bands you will never forget. Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=vyH3zQ3H7QI&feature=pla yer_detailpage. okcorraljordan. com/category/music/.

Empire Records R&B Show: 24Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Join us in the Event Center for a night of great R&B music. Bring your friends and dance the night away!. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Them Pesky Kids: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Them Pesky Kids brings you feel good arena rock in any setting from clubs to festivals. The ‘KIDS’ bring years of rocking from the leading regional bands ‘Touched’ and ‘Warp Drive’ to the international touring act ‘Blackfoot’. Everything here is huge from vocals, guitars, bass and monster drums to high end stage production.. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

Drama Queen: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Minnesota’s best Dance, Top 40 & Rock music, sure to keep the dance floor jammin’. It’s a non-stop, high-energy party when Drama Queen hits the stage! (Courtesy of http://www.dramaqueenlive. com/fr_home.cfm) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_

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Deretla: 25-Aug, 5:30 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $10 . In the footsteps of bands such as Death, Coroner, and Megadeth, Deretla has taken the rythmic and melodic ideas of past greats, pulled them from the tab books, and put them back in the listeners ear. Information and image courtesy of http:// www.reverbnation.com/deretla Video courtesy of https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=sBjBo_ gQDHE&feature=player_detailpage. www.thegarage.net/.

The Blue and The Blond: 27-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. The Blue and The Blond is a folk band hailing from Helsinki, Finland.. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contentedcow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Mark Poolos: 28-Aug, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . In Marks comedy routine he melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together, to create his own unique style of comedy. He has been compared to the likes of Adam Sandler and Louie Anderson.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=79. “The White Buffalo Kristen Ford in Concert: 28-Aug, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $5 . Playing out and about for the past 5 years, Kristen has written slews of songs, performed across the globe and released 3 full length records, most recently ‘The Grindstone’ self produced and released september 2011, ‘Alone, Together’ 2010 produced by the one woman band phenom, Audrey Ryan. Her debut ‘Filthy Nasty’ in 2008 on many doors records, produced by June Millington and Lee Madeloni.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Every September, a multitude of Native American tribes gather at the Land of Memories Park in Mankato to remember the execution of 38 Dakota warriors more than 150 years ago, and honor their memory. The land that the park sits on was the site of many ceremonies and gatherings prior to the U.S.-Dakota conflict of 1862, so it was a natural place for the gathering when it was first organized in 1972. Since then the Mahkato Wacipi has become one of the largest in the country, attracting hundreds of people over three days. The three day event includes traditional costumes, music dancing, food and crafts. As the website states, “In keeping with the theme of reconciliation, native and non-native alike are welcome to attend.”

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From 39 South, Shakopee, Free. Wasted Talent is determined to bring an electrifying atmosphere to your club or party. Playing the best classic and new rock of today, they will keep the dance floor full from start to finish. (Courtesy of http://wastedtalentband.com/). canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999. He has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he can be heard on

XM/ Sirius Satellite radio, 24/7 Comedy radio, aswell as regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radioshow. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Transmission’s Tribute to John Hughes Urban Myth: 30-Aug, 9:00 PM, Champps - Eden Prairie, 8010 Glen Lake, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN

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Dirty Word: 30-Aug, 9:00 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Fairbault, Free. Dirty Word is THAT band. The one that leaves audiences on their feet, stunned and literally begging for one more song. Dirty Word’s playlist is a virtual library of hits that leaves no genre untouched including top 40 pop, soulful funk grooves, rockin’ country, and classic rock and pop hits that span five decades. (Information and video courtesy of http://dirtywordlive. com/). www.spikesrocks.com/ event-calendar/.

Playback: 30-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free. Playback delivers the best party rock, pop & dance music to stages all over the Twin Cities metro area and beyond! You’ll hear current hits from Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kid Rock and Katy Perry, as well as favorites from the 80’s and 90’s! (Courtesy of http://www.playbackrocks. com/theband.cfm) Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=cer-ip1dLh4. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Mark Poolos: 30-Aug, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . In Marks comedy routine he melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs

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Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30-Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999.

He has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he can be heard on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio, 24/7 Comedy radio, aswell as regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radioshow. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Comedian Emily Galati A Momentary Lapse of Floyd: 31-Aug, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in for a Live Tribute to Pink Floyd at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent! Image courtesy of https://www. facebook.com/pages/MomentaryLapse-of-Floyd-Pink-FloydTribute/165112646915996 Video found at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Fr7Oz9xvw5I&fea ture=player_detailpage. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contentedcow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Mark Poolos: 31-Aug, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . In Marks comedy routine he melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together, to create his own unique style of comedy. He has been compared to the likes of Adam Sandler and Louie Anderson..

www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=79. “Quinn and Meyer Mark Bloom & Sim Glaser in Concert: 31-Aug, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Mark Bloom and Sim Glaser showcase a terrific selection of social justice songs of the twentieth century with great style and substance. A portion of the proceeds will aid organizations dedicated to freedom and justice for everyone.. www.three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Willie B. Blues Band: 31-Aug, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, . Willie B. formed the band in 2010 in Redwing, MN Willie’s style in influenced by the Texas Blues Sound as well as Chicago Clean Tone. He is currently breaking into the Twin Cities music scene.. thebustednut.com/Calendar.html.

Bone Thugs N Harmony: 31-Aug, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, . Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio.

It consists of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone.

Contents Courtesy of http:// bonethugsnharmony.com/. www. restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html.

100 Watt Jones: 31-Aug, 9:30 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, Free.

100 watt jones is a 5 piece band that covers the best rock and roll around the Twin Cities Metro area. 100 watt jones has 2 guitars, bass, drums, keys and sax; all members share in vocals.

We will definitely make you want to move. Rich harmonies and full instrumentation allow 100 watt jones to form a distinctive sound all their own. (Courtesy of http://100wattjones.com/) Video

found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5ciblXNX9yw. canterburyinnshakopee.com/ arizonas-calendar/.

Hit or Miss: 3-Sep, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point.

Who will hit? Who will miss?

The only way to know is to be here Tuesday nights. Come down to the House of Comedy for Hit or Miss Tuesday! Think you’re hilarious? Interested in performing? All Tuesday nights are pre-arranged, so contact us today!. www.houseofcomedy. net/comics_details.asp?ID=259.

“Open Mic Night Ben Gleib: 4-Sep, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Gleib is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. A national headliner, Esquire recently named him one of He’s a regular guest on on and at the legendary Hollywood Improv He was recently featured on .. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=233.

“Gina Frances Vicky Emerson in Concert: 6-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 .

Americana songstress, Vicky Emerson, returns to the 318 with Matt Patrick on guitar and Aaron Fabbrini on bass. Emerson has recently relocated to minneapolis after living in NYC and San Francisco. the evening will be filled with her honeysuckle voice and trademark blending of folk and blues as well as a few hilarious stories from the road.. www. three-eighteen.com/music.htm.

Brat Pack Radio-Live Music: 6-Sep, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grill, 1701 NW 4th

Street, Austin, Free. Music with Brat Pack Radio! For the best in total Entertainment, Torge’s Live is Austin’s night life! Catch all the televised sports action from any of our 20 HDTV’s in the house while enjoying Southern Minnesota’s finest entertainment.. www.torgeslive.com.

Ben Gleib: 6-Sep, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Gleib is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. A national headliner, Esquire recently named him one of He’s a regular guest on on and at the legendary Hollywood Improv He was recently featured on .. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=233.

Ben Gleib: 7-Sep, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Gleib is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. A national headliner, Esquire recently named him one of He’s a regular guest on on and at the legendary Hollywood Improv He was recently featured on .. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=233.

East Side in Concert: 7-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Reynold David Philipsek is an American musician, jazz guitarist, singersongwriter and poet. Philipsek has released thirty-five CDs of original compositions. A member in good standing in the American Federation of Musicians labor union since the age of 14, Philipsek has explored numerous musical genres including pop rock, rock, jazz, and gypsy jazz.

Philipsek’s work as a guitarist has been reviewed in Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar,Vintage Guitar, Billboard and Downbeat, where Philipsek received a four star review at the age of 22. Philipsek was chosen as a Guitar Player

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Uncle Chuck-Live Music: 7-Sep, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grill, 1701 NW 4th Street, Austin, Free. Music with Uncle Chuck! For the best in total Entertainment, Torge’s Live is Austin’s night life! Catch all the televised sports action from any of our 20 HDTV’s in the house while enjoying Southern Minnesota’s finest entertainment.. www.torgeslive. com.

Ben Gleib: 7-Sep, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Gleib is a standup comedian, actor, and writer. A national headliner, Esquire recently named him one of He’s a regular guest on on and at the legendary Hollywood Improv He was recently featured on .. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=233.

DJ Blair: 9-Sep, 9:00 PM, Torge’s Live Sports Pub & Grille, 1701 4th Street Northwest, Austin, .

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Rocky LaPorte: 11-Sep, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13+. Rocky LaPorte is an American actor and a performer of stand-up comedy. In 2005 he had his own stand-up special on Comedy Central Presents. After the comedian Tim Allen watched Rocky on The Tonight Show, he claimed Rocky as his ‘favorite new comic’ and brought him on to play in his movie, The Shaggy Dog. Rocky visited Iraq with Drew Carey and the trip became a Showtime movie called ‘Patriot Act: a Jeffrey Ross Home Movie’ which played on Showtime.

Prices may vary by venue.. rockylaporte.com/appearances/. “Julie Lee Old Time Music Dance The Tex Pistols in Concert: 13-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $11 .

Tex (Brian C. Peters), angus (dik shopteau), Mr. Greenjeans (Boyd Lee) & Cletus ( Scooter Nelson) started playing together in Rochester after they all met at the Stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to ‘qualify’ for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the MN. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money,

they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got ‘real’ jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? ‘Weapons Charges Mostly,’ said Tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on...’We’re Loud, Loose, & a Little Cranky’ or the familiar ‘Turn it up & Go Git us Some Beers!’. www.threeeighteen.com/music.htm.

Rocky LaPorte: 13-Sep, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13+. Rocky LaPorte is an American actor and a performer of stand-up comedy. In 2005 he had his own stand-up special on Comedy Central Presents. After the comedian Tim Allen watched Rocky on The Tonight Show, he claimed Rocky as his ‘favorite new comic’ and brought him on to play in his movie, The Shaggy Dog. Rocky visited Iraq with Drew Carey and the trip became a Showtime movie called ‘Patriot Act: a Jeffrey Ross Home Movie’ which played on Showtime.

Prices may vary by venue.. rockylaporte.com/appearances/.

Rocky LaPorte: 14-Sep, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13+. Rocky LaPorte is an American actor and a performer of stand-up comedy. In 2005 he had his own stand-up special on Comedy Central Presents. After the comedian Tim Allen watched Rocky on The Tonight Show, he claimed Rocky as his ‘favorite new comic’ and brought him on to play in his movie, The Shaggy Dog. Rocky visited Iraq with Drew Carey and the trip became a Showtime movie called ‘Patriot Act: a Jeffrey Ross Home Movie’ which played on Showtime.

Prices may vary by venue.. rockylaporte.com/appearances/.

“Buddy Guy Urban Myth: 14-Sep, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

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(952) 758-7795 Rocky LaPorte: 14-Sep, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13+. Rocky LaPorte is an American actor and a performer of stand-up comedy. In 2005 he had his own stand-up special on Comedy Central Presents. After the comedian Tim Allen watched Rocky on The Tonight Show, he claimed Rocky as his ‘favorite new comic’ and brought him on to play in his movie, The Shaggy Dog. Rocky visited Iraq with Drew Carey and the trip became a Showtime movie called ‘Patriot Act: a Jeffrey Ross Home Movie’ which played on Showtime.

Prices may vary by venue.. rockylaporte.com/appearances/.

Fall Flex Tour Concert: 17-Sep, 8:00 PM, Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, $5 . After releasing his genre-defying debut full-length album, The Honey, Coolzey managed to amass an underground following worldwide, charting in the top ten for months on college radio stations in the US and selling out of the limited physical run before the year ended, leaving the rest to the digital world. Since then, he has toured nationally with Akil of Jurassic 5, Sadat X of Brand Nubian, and Joe Jack Talcum of Dead Milkmen; and collaborated on two genre-defying projects. Coolzey and the Search for the Hip Hop Hearts -- a record produced by 12 different indie hip-hop producers, including Crown City Rockers, Copywrite, J.Rawls, and Giant Panda -- and Live from the Cave @ Dougman, a lo-fi rock/blues/punk record which featured Coolzey spilling his soul onto a dilapidated cassette 4-track in a windowless room in Echo Park, then later taken into the studio and polished with keys and saxophone by engineer Eugene Toale, who has worked with Kanye West, Raekwon the Chef, Black Apples and much more. Coolzey’s is now touring in support of his just released sophomore full-length Hit Factory. The new album approaches the genres in the manner of Beck, Outkast, Ween, and the Beastie Boys. Kate Feldmann and Abby Black have been playing live and recording songs together since elementary school in North Liberty, Iowa, continued to do so through their recent studies at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, and have now relocated to Los Angeles as a base for them to bring their music to the

world. Constantly compared to Juliana Hatfield’s brand of rock, but with an unintentionally deep and dark vein that takes them toward Beach House, the girls major influences lean toward more accessible pop rock like Paramore and Good Charlotte.

They have already played with and befriended up and coming bands like Wild Nothing and the Candy Hearts, and are happily diving in head-first to the realm of rock and roll touring behind the anticipated September release of their first full-length album. A relevant side-note: Kate’s sister is bassist and lead singer Rachel Feldmann from rising pop-punk stars Lipstick Homicide.. finelinemusic.com/calendar2/view_entry. php?id=405&date=20130917.

612-338-8100 Gary Gulman: 18-Sep, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Gary Gulman always knew he wanted to be a comedian and his humor is unique, clever and highly entertaining. Gulman always loved late night television and dreamed of being a guest one day. That dream came true and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comedy Central (1 hr Special ‘Gary Gulman: Boyish Man’), Showtime Presents Gary Gulman, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s ‘Dane Cook’s Tourgasm,’ Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 and 3 (Runner UP), and was a guest star on Last Comic Standing Season 4.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=180. “Iron and Wine Jeff Arundel CD Release Party: 20-Sep, 8:00 PM, 318 Cafe, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 .

Jeff Arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70’s vibe. Jeff has been called the ‘cities 97 favorite’ by Tom Surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous ‘Cities Samplers,’ and two of his five cd’s of original music have won awards (Minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff’s favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the Boston Globe, who called him ‘canny’ and ‘a cross

between james taylor and townes van zandt.’ his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet Mountain Dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs.. www.three-eighteen. com/music.htm.

Chris Brooks: 20-Sep, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows.

Gary Gulman: 20-Sep, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Gary Gulman always knew he wanted to be a comedian and his humor is unique, clever and highly entertaining. Gulman always loved late night television and dreamed of being a guest one day. That dream came true and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comedy Central (1 hr Special ‘Gary Gulman: Boyish Man’), Showtime Presents Gary Gulman, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s ‘Dane Cook’s Tourgasm,’ Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 and 3 (Runner UP), and was a guest star on Last Comic Standing Season 4.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=180.

Gary Gulman: 21-Sep, 7:00 & 9:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Gary Gulman always knew he wanted to be a comedian and his humor is unique, clever and highly entertaining. Gulman always loved late night television and dreamed of being a guest one day. That dream came true and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comedy Central (1 hr Special ‘Gary Gulman: Boyish Man’), Showtime Presents Gary Gulman, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s ‘Dane Cook’s Tourgasm,’ Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 and 3 (Runner UP), and was a guest star on Last Comic Standing Season 4.. www.

The Defeat of Jesse James Days, Northfield September 4th – 8th There’s the Birkebeiner, the Masters Golf Tournament, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, the Iditarod, and that thing they do in Finland where men run around carrying their wives. No other annual event can match the passion that Northfielders have for the Defeat of Jesse James Days. The story goes that the James-Younger gang came to Northfield in 1876, intent on robbing the first national bank.

However, the bank teller refused to open the vault. When the gang shot him the gun shots alerted the townsfolk to what was happening, and the gang wound up shooting its way out of town. The resulting manhunt left only Jesse and Frank James alive and uncaptured. So, now, every year, Northfield celebrates their victory with a carnival, a banquet, a parade, music, dancing, and the famous bank raid re-enactments, which is something everybody should see at least once.

Not all events require admission, but some do.

Buttons can be purchased for entry into all events at local retailers throughout Northfield.

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houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=180. “Jam Factory Adam Hunter: 25-Sep, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Adam Hunter is one of the hottest young comedians around today. He headlines all over the country, putting his heart and soul into every performance with an act that is brash,

deep and hilarious. Adam delivers a powerful message that keeps audiences on the edges of their seats.. www.houseofcomedy. net/comics_details.asp?ID=129.

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Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

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Adam Hunter: 27-Sep, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Adam Hunter is one of the hottest young comedians around today. He headlines all

From 41 Water Street, Excelsior, $12 . The Becky Schlegel Band includes Becky on guitar and vocals, Brian Fesler on banjo and Gordy Johnson on bass. Becky has been a featured artist on KTCATV ‘news night,’ on KMSP-9 tv’s ‘the buzz’ with Robyne Robinson, and on Garrison Keillor’s popular public radio show ‘A Prairie Home Companion.’ she was selected to showcase at IBMA’s world of bluegrass in 1999 and at the 2005 IBMA Songwriters’ Showcase.. www.three-eighteen. com/music.htm.

Urban Myth: 27-Sep, 9:00 PM, Santorini Taverna & Music, 13000Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which

over the country, putting his heart and soul into every performance with an act that is brash, deep and hilarious. Adam delivers a powerful message that keeps audiences on the edges of their seats.. www.houseofcomedy. net/comics_details.asp?ID=129.

“Adam Hunter Urban Myth: 4-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well.

Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas.

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Basics of Camping: 16-Aug, 5:00 PM, River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, $35 . If camping with your family is something you have always wanted to try, then this program is for you! Learn how to set up a tent and talk about some simple camp raft. After setting up camp, enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal that is easy to cook while camping. Of course we’ll roast s’mores over a relaxing campfire before we hit the sack. In the morning we will have an awesome breakfast before we break camp.

Food, tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads provided. Camping dates: 07/13/13-07/14/13; 07/19/13-07/20/13; 08/03/1308/04/13; 08/16/13-08/17/13; 09/13/13-09/14/13. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required.

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (Image provided by tsa. gov).. www.rbnc.org. “Roast New York Strip Loin And Lemon Cranberry Buffet Andrew Walesch: 17-Aug, 1:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, Free.

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Vineyard Picnic and Tours: 17-Aug, 1:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, free. The wineyard warmly welcomes the public to take a stroll through the vineyard and enjoy a picnic among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley. A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting. You will swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley. You may pack a picnic lunch with wine (Cannon River wine only, please) and plan on spending time relaxing in our beautiful vineyard.. www.cannonriverwinery.com. “Bingo Viking Clash 6: 17-Aug, All Day, Spring Creek Motocross, 63633 298th St, Millville, $10-$11.

Enjoy a weekend of AMA racing, Tug of War and Kids’ Activities including: swingset, basketball court, four square pad, volleyball and badminton.. www.springcreekmx.com/news_article_new. asp?article_key=1204.

Fall Tree ID with GPS: 7-Sep, 10:00 AM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, . Use

your GPS or borrow one at the Visitor Center where you pick up instructions. Collect clues along the way to discover how and why leaves change color. This fun one-hour activity is fun for all ages. $5 for one day vehicle permit. www.dnr.state.mn.us/ state_parks/nerstrand_big_ woods/index.html.

Cannon River Winery: 7-Sep, 1:00 PM, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, free. We warmly welcome the pulic to take a stroll through our vineyard and enjoy a picnic among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley. A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you will swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley. You may pack a picnic lunch with wine (Cannon River wine only, please) and plan on spending time relaxing in our beautiful vineyard.. www.cannonriverwinery.com.

Tree Trail Hike: 14-Sep, 10:00 AM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, .

This self-guided hike will take you from the Visitor Center along the Big Woods Trail and back on the Fox Trail. The terrain is flat except for a ravine across the

Blue Beech Bridge. Along the trail are tree identification signs for the 10 significant Big Woods trees. Meet at the Visitor Center for a half-hour introduction and travel the route at your own pace. $5 vehicle fee. www.dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/nerstrand_ big_woods/index.html.

Millville Hare Scrambles: 14-Sep, 5:00 PM, Spring Creek Motocross, 63633 298th St, Millville, $10-$11. These are Minnesota D23 events and are also AMA races. Races are available for juniors and adults. Other activities include: Kid Zone with swing set, basketball court, four square pad, badminton and volleyball; Sand beach along creek; Trout fishing.. www.springcreekmx.com/news_article_new. asp?article_key=1308.

River Valley 100-Mile Bike Ride: 15-Sep, 7:00 AM, Mankato Family YMCA, 1401 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, Free. A century bike ride (100 miles) is being organized for bike enthusiasts. The scenic route will go through St. Peter, Le Sueur, Kasota, Elysian, Eagle Lake, and St. Clair. The ride will start and end at the Mankato Family YMCA. Contact Julie Larsen julie@fosteryourdreams. com for more information.. .

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Faribault Airfest and Balloon Rally, Faribault September 13th – 14th

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned revival? After a four year hiatus due to construction worries and the economic downturn, the Faribault Airfest and Balloon Rally is back. This family oriented event will feature aerobatic performers, hot air balloons, helicopter and glider rides, vintage aircraft and more. The last Airfest, held in 2009, drew more than 4000 people over two days. This year, the organizers have added a classic car show, which will include muscle car demonstrations on the runway. Bring your kids for the hot air ballon inflation on the 13th. It will be the only thing they talk about for weeks.

Held at the Faribault Municipal Airport, admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5-17. Under 5 is free.

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Eagle Lake, and St. Clair. The ride will start and end at the Mankato Family YMCA. Contact Julie Larsen julie@fosteryourdreams. com for more information.. .

Millville Hare Scrambles: 15-Sep, 7:00 AM, Spring Creek Motocross, 63633 298th St, Millville, $10-$11. These are Minnesota D23 events and are also AMA races. Races are available for juniors and adults. Other activities include: Kid Zone with swing set, basketball court, four square pad, badminton and volleyball; Sand beach along creek; Trout fishing.. www.springcreekmx.com/news_article_new. asp?article_key=1308.

Rock Climbing-Just for Adults: 21-Sep, 8:00 AM, Barn Bluff Park, East Fifth St, Red Wing, $65 . Hosted by River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, MN. Learn the basics of rock climbing in this adult-only program. We will start on some easier climbs and progress as participant abilities allow. The climbs are typically about 40 feet in length and on a top-rope setup. Our climbing programs take place at Barn Bluff Park in Red Wing, MN. Call for directions. meet us there in the parking lot and we will get you on the rock! Climbing shoes, harness, and helmet provided.

Socks required. Must be 18 and over. Pre-registration is required.. www.rbnc.org.

Autumn Trees Scavenger Hunt: 21-Sep, 10:00 AM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, . Leap into autumn leaves with a hands-on scavenger hunt!

You will collect clues along the trail and discover what leaf goes to what tree along the way. Start your adventure at the Visitor Center. $5 vehicle permit fee. www. dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/nerstrand_big_woods/index.html.

Fall Tree ID with GPS: 28-Sep, 10:00 AM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, .

This hour-long activity is fun for all ages. Use your GPS or borrow one at the Visitor Center where you pick up instructions. Collect clues along the way to discover how and why leaves change color. $5 vehicle permit fee. www. dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/nerstrand_big_woods/index.html.

Minneopa Prairie Restoration: 28-Sep, 12:00 PM, Minneopa State Park, 54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, Free. Community members will collect, sort, and scatter seeds of wild flowers and grasses with the intent of restoring the native plants in Minneopa State park.. .

Fall Seed Collecting: 5-Oct, 1:00 PM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, .

This seed collecting activity is perfect for families, friends and individuals to help collect native seeds for planting in park restorations. Collecting will be in areas with uneven footing and will require walking up to one mile.

Sign up for this activity at the Visitor Center. $5 vehicle permit fee. www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_ parks/nerstrand_big_woods/ index.html.

Mankato River Ramble: 6-Oct, 8:00 AM, Land of Memories Park, Mankato, $12-$38. A fun bicycle ride through the scenic river valleys in and around Mankato and North Mankato, with various distances that feature waterfalls, fall colors, live music, and delicious local foods.. www. bikeriverramble.org/.

Autumn Trees Scavenger Hunt: 12-Oct, 12:00 PM, Big Woods State Park, County Road 40, Nerstrand, . Leap into autumn leaves with a hands-on scavenger hunt!

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Theater Sister’s Summer School Catechism: 16-Aug, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $17.50-$27.50.

It’s summer and Sister is NOT happy. It seems the diocese has decided to offer a summer school catechism course for those students who weren’t paying attention all year. Instead of three relaxing weeks at the motherhouse, Sister is stuck with her students this summer! And summer is already rough enough for Sister - try wearing 50 pounds of gabardine in 90-degree heat!

Sister will discuss such questions as, ‘Did Jesus have to go to summer school? or ‘What is an appropriate summer vacation for a practicing Catholic?’ And she’s sure to talk about the best way to make use of what’s left of your summer vacation. Beat the heat with Sister this summer, and if you know what’s good for you, don’t be late!. www.sheldontheatre.org. 651-388-8700”My Mother Has Four Noses Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al

Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “This is Cabaret Comedian Al Jackson: 16-Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Since 2011, Al Jackson, has appeared in his own 30-minute Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson, earned a showcase spot on Showtime’s Louie Anderson Presents:, as well as winning a daytime Emmy for his role as coach on MTV’s MADE. He did this while appearing on two E! specials: Celebrity Oops and 50 Super Epic TV Moments.

Video found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=5RAvsAMq6Dk. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Tim Pulnik Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure: 17-Aug, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor: 18-Aug, 6:30 PM, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, $46 - $81. Chanhassen is thrilled to restage the original production that broke attendance records the last time it played in 2007.

With a crash of drums and a flash of light, returns by popular demand to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Main Stage. Joseph was the first work of the widely acclaimed composer and lyricist team, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, creators of such musical blockbusters as , , and . The work is a secular version of the powerful and beloved historical story of Joseph, favorite son of Jacob, who is given a splendid coat of many colors. His jealous brothers throw him in a pit,

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Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault September 13th – 21st You’d think after 116 years and ten zillion different takes on the story, there just wouldn’t be any more original interpretations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula left. However, local playwright and director Daniel Rathbun thought differently.

On September 13th, he presents his original adaptaion of Stoker’s classic at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault. “Thematically, I think we’ve missed some things,” says Rathbun speaking about the original story. “I wanted to go back to the beginning, and try to capture the terror and foreboding that is in the novel.”

Rathbun also wants you to think twice before you bring your kids. “This isn’t Twighlight. It’s a violent, bloody show.” As a cheeky little tie in, the PCA has partnered with the American Red Cross for a blood drive, which will be at the theater on August 29th from 2-7 pm. Larry Lodermeier stars as Van Helsing, Amber Boettchner is Lucy, and Palmer Huff is the infamous Count Dracula.

The Paradise Center for the Arts is located at 321 Central Ave in Faribault. Tickets are available at the PCA Box Office or by calling (507) 332-7372.

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From 43 sell him to slave traders bound for Egypt, and trick Jacob into believing Joseph has been killed by wild animals. Through a series of ordained circumstances including his uncanny gift to interpret dreams, Joseph is eventually brought into the house of the great Pharoah, where he is elevated to ruler status. Through his dreams, Joseph leads the people of Egypt into a food storehousing plan to see them through a long and terrible famine, which eventually brings Joseph and his brothers face-to-face after a 25-year separation. If you choose, dinner service begine 2 hours prior to show time.. www. chanhassentheatres.com/joseph. aspx. “Comedian Jeff Allen Felicia Michaels: 21-Aug, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Playing with and defying stereotypes, Michaels initially presented herself on stage as the quintessential ‘dumb blonde.’ But after several years of telling jokes in her high heels, she came to the conclusion that if she spent more time writing jokes then blow drying and maintaining her dried out blonde tresses, her new monologue would soon be filled with stron-

ger more insightful reflections, it becomes apparent that intellect and wit are alive and well in this soft spoken talent.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=215. “The Foreigner Comedian Patrick Garrity: 23Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Patrick Garrity is comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with a versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Patrick has developed into a veteran of the road. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Urm31SmqsDc. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Joe Klocek Felicia Michaels: 24-Aug, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Playing with and defying stereotypes, Michaels initially presented herself on stage as the quintessential ‘dumb blonde.’ But after several years of telling jokes in her high heels, she came to the conclusion that if she spent more time writing jokes then blow drying and maintaining her dried out blonde tresses, her new monologue would soon be filled with stronger more insightful reflections, it

becomes apparent that intellect and wit are alive and well in this soft spoken talent.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=215.

Mark Poolos: 28-Aug, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . In Marks comedy routine he melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together, to create his own unique style of comedy. He has been compared to the likes of Adam Sandler and Louie Anderson.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=79. “Tommy Ryman Comedian Johnny Beehner: 30-Aug, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Johnny Beehner has been performing stand up comedy since 1999.

He has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he can be heard on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio, 24/7 Comedy radio, aswell as regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radioshow. Video found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=dd0ZLcenosU. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Tommy Ryman

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Auditions: 9-Sep, 6:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, Free. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with motown and blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me,’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers.com/#!current-season/ cb3i. “Theater: Dracula ‘Sky Girls,’ a Play: 18-Sep, 7:30 PM, Andreas Theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $8-$10. This historical drama follows five fictional World War II female fliers, united in their hope of becoming WASPs (Women Air Force Service Pilots) for the United States. Set in 1944 at Avenger Field, an Army Air Force base in the dusty, weather-beaten town of Sweetwater, TX, the final class of trainees for the WASPs struggles to earn their wings as they battle internal sabotage, media frenzy, misguided public concern, and a crucial pending Congressional vote to militarize the once-lauded program or

disband it altogether. This is its Minnesota State Mankato debut.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. “Theatre Physics Theatre Physics: 22-Sep, 2:00 PM, Siqurd K. Lee Theater, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. The Bethany Theater Department begins the year with the annual Theatre Physics performances.

This exercise in creative energy features a variety of short scenes, all original material by Bethany students and theater faculty written, rehearsed, and readied in three weeks. There is no charge for admission, but the shows are extremely popular and fill quickly so advance reservations are strongly encouraged.. www.blc. edu/theatre-physics.

Musical: ‘Les Miserables’: 3-Oct, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $15-$22. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. During the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. This is its Minnesota State Mankato debut.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. “’Blithe Spirit, ‘ a Play

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Thrill-seekers get their adrenaline rush at Southern Minnesota Skydiving

STORY & PHOTOS By ALEX VOIGHT editor@southernminnscene.com

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eddy Hoehn takes a deep breath as he grabs a drink of water and contemplates the rest of his day.

The Southern Minnesota Skydiving instructor just finished his first tandem jump of the morning, an eager first-timer who was grinning ear to ear after landing safely in the grass near the cornfields adjacent to the Waseca Municipal Airport. Another perfect landing for Hoehn and another satisfied customer.

He has seven more jumps to do that day, each requiring its own attention to detail. After coaching novice jumpers through the process of a tandem jump, Hoehn helps them into a harness, straps on a parachute, goes up 5,000 feet in a “cozy” Cessna 182 aircraft, comforts his customer as the airplane door opens and falls back to Earth again.

That’s the simple way of explaining it. In real-

ity, the jumps are more complicated because as Hoehn points out, every jumper is unique.

“Everybody reacts differently (to the jump).

There’s different weight, different body styles, different movements,” Hoehn said. “I know that I’m going to have to work and my body’s going to have to adjust every single time.”

It’s an arduous day to be sure, particularly for someone doing this with their free time on weekends. Like other members of Southern Minnesota Skydiving, Hoehn has a full-time job elsewhere; he operates Dish Network offices in Rochester and Mason City, Iowa.

However, despite it being a long and sometimes grueling way to spend a Saturday, there’s nowhere else Hoehn would rather be.

“It’s an amazing feeling introducing another person to the sport,” Hoehn said. “It gets to be a hard day. You’re stressed out, you’re tired and you’re dehydrated. But at the same time you’re having a lot of fun.”

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TOP: Southern Minnesota Skydiving instructor Teddy Hoehn comes in for a landing with a first-time tandem jumper.

ABOVE: Southern Minnesota Skydiving co-founder Cory Hanna (left) prepares a tandem jumper for their leap -- or graceful fall -- from the aircraft.

LEFT: A Southern Minnesota Skydiving member packs a parachute between tandem jumps. On an average weekend day with optimal weather, the company will have 20 and 30 tandem jumpers.

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CLOCKWISE STARTING TOP LEFT: Skydive coaching candidate Jason Patterson (right) takes first-time static line jumps through the proper technique of a fall at Southern Minnesota Skydiving. In addition to doing tandem jumps, the group also offers static line training and skydiving coach training.

Skydive coaching candidate Jason Patterson (right) takes a static line jump student through the proper procedure for leaving the airplane.

Southern Minnesota Skydiving instructor Teddy Hoehn collects his parachute after a landing as a newly-christened tandem jumper looks on.

Southern Minnesota Skydiving co-founder Cory Hanna comes in for a landing with a first-time tandem jumper.

Southern Minnesota Skydiving members head back to the airplane hanger after finishing up a four-person formation jump. The group will often do more complex formation jumps amongst themselves in between tandem jump customers.

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qwpoeirutldjfas Given the thrill-seeking nature of the activity, it only seems natural for skydivers to be a fun-loving bunch.

Southern Minnesota Skydiving members are no exception to that notion. In addition to playful ribbing and inside jokes among themselves, the group also has a few quirky rules -- anyone who says the word “first” owes a case of beer and anyone who lands in the cornfield owes a bottle of tequila, to name two -and milestone markers -- like a pie in the face for your 100th jump -- to keep things loose around the hangar.

“We like to have fun out here,” Hoehn said. “Everybody finds a way to enjoy themselves whether they’re on the ground or in the plane.”

Beneath the jokes and humor though lies a serious business that’s on the rise in Southern Minnesota.

Southern Minnesota Skydiving began four years ago when Scott Girtler and Cory Hanna, both members of the Southern Minnesota Skydiving Club at the time, decided there was a legitimate business opportunity in jumping out of airplanes.

“We figured we could do something on our own with it so we decided to go for it,” said Girtler, who has 48

been flying planes since 1994.

The company started off with one parachute, Girtler as the lone pilot and Hanna as the lone tandem instructor. Since then, their tandem jump totals have more than tripled and static line training classes have risen exponentially as well. The company’s inventory has also expanded, with three planes -- two Cessna 182s and one Cessna 206 -- five pilots, five tandem instructors and four tandem parachutes at their disposal.

Many of the workers at Southern Minnesota Skydiving are there on a volunteer basis to help out where they can, whether it be as a parachute rigger, tandem instructor, pilot, or simply assisting with ground communication. Some were hired out by Girtler and Hanna to work on a part-time basis.

“We’re all a big family here,” said Hanna, who works full-time for Taylor Corporation in Mankato. “Everyone has a job to do and everybody’s here to help each other out.”

Of course, the job isn’t without the occasional perks.

Whenever there’s down time between customers, group members often head out to do more complicated jumps like formation jumps and extended free falls. Some do it to work toward certification incentives, others do it just for fun.

Whatever the case, it’s always enjoyable.

“It never gets old for me,” said Hoehn, who es-

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timates he has about 1,200 jumps in his career. “It doesn’t matter what kind of jump you’re doing; you always find yourself going over the what-ifs in your head beforehand and there’s always something to be mindful of. It really keeps you on your toes.”

The job can also create lasting memories. Hoehn recalls one tandem jump in particular that featured two passengers: A recently-widowed woman and the ashes of her husband, which Hoehn scattered during the jump, as per her instructions.

“She was very, very happy about it,” Hoehn said.

“The husband never got to skydive while he was alive, but we did the best we could with it.”

The company currently runs full-time on weekends and by appointment on weeknights, though Hanna and Girtler hope to expand its hours to full-time and get a larger two-engine turbo airplane in the next few years.

Hanna said given the company’s growth and rising interest, he would like to see it eventually get about five times bigger than it is right now.

“We’re in a position now where we’re turning people away (for jumps), so there’ definitely potential there,” Hanna said.

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qwpoeirufas Brian and Cathy Conati stroll gingerly into the Waseca Municipal Airport hangar, both nervous and excited at the same time. The Golden Valley couple is doing a tandem jump for the first time after Cathy purchased it as a Christmas present. Both are uneasy about the jump, but Cathy is particularly jittery.

“I’m afraid of heights, so why am I doing this?” Cathy laughed.

Hoehn and Hanna are their tandem instructors for the jump and immediately work on putting them at ease. Hoehn elicits a laugh from Cathy while showing her the handheld camera he’ll be filming her with while Hanna puts Brian at ease by explaining all the safety

measures they go through for a jump.

After getting through the ground lessons, Hoehn and Hanna take the couple up in the Cessna 182 aircraft. Less than 30 minutes later, the Conatis were back on the ground again and their pre-jump nerves were replaced with elation.

“It was amazing,” Brian said while inquiring about the price of a parachute. “We’ll definitely have to do this again.”

Even though he has several other jumps to go that day, the excitement on the Conatis’ faces as they watched video of their jump is enough to energize Hoehn.

“This is what it’s all about,” Hoehn said with a grin.

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“Them” by Dennis Vogen

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n alien invasion, puddles of vomit and Lady Gaga.

What do those three have in common?

They are all major components in Dennis Vogen’s debut sci-fi, “Them.”

Ranked as a novella, “Them” — publication of which was funded via the online backing site, Kickstarter — is short, but perhaps not very sweet.

Proclaimed to be a ‘road trip story about family, love, pain and growing up during an alien invasion’ it tells the story of Kim, a young woman who has a propensity towards violence (she kills two men within the space of 60 pages) and Guy, a gay truck driver with a tortured, somewhat seamy past.

Kim wears the pants in the relationship. Determined to find her parents, who she believes were captured by the invading, human-like aliens, she set out on the road with a sense of recklessness that immediately gets her into trouble.

Guy happens across her just minutes after she gouges out a wouldbe rapist’s eyes and causes a fiery car crash. Despite some trepidation, Guy chooses to travel with girl, drawn to her despite her ability to kill upon demand.

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By the end of the novella, the two will be caught up in ‘one of the oddest love triangles of all time,’ both capturing the attention of one of the aliens, Idle, who just happens to look like a young, male supermodel.

“Them” is fast-paced and engaging, though it lacks some maturity, both figuratively and literally. An obsession with certain bodily functions makes the novel more likely to be appreciated by a younger audience.

It’s brevity and omnipresent narration leaves little room for character development — though Kim and Guy’s pasts are slightly fleshed out, it is still difficult to discern what motivates them. Why does Kim behave so recklessly? Why does Guy trust her so completely?

If the novella had a soundtrack, it would consist of songs by Madonna, Phil Collins and Prince. A mish-mash of pop culture references are both entertaining and distracting. At times, the novella reads like a college freshman’s attempt at creative writing. At others, a B-roll science fiction script.

Still worth a read, if only because of the Vogen’s dedication and successful attempt to raise money for its publication, “Them” is for the stout of heart. The first in a planned twobook series, you may find yourself eager to read “Us,” or eager not to.

If you’re looking for a quick

and dirty, sci-fi don’t, do read. If you possess a slightly more refined palate (and an aversion to crude humor), it is better passed on.

You can reach Jessica Bies at editor@southernminnscene.com.

DENNIS VOGEN “Dennis Vogen has been telling and writing stories since before he was born (his first short story is etched inside of his mother’s womb. It’s funny but a little derivative). He’s written short stories, articles, movies, music videos, plays, shorts, television series and web series, but has yet to write a fulllength novel — until now. “Them” is his debut novel, and it’s a sci-fi, road-tripping novel centered on a young woman named Kim, whose parents disappear on the day our planet is invaded by people from another world. This book focuses on her journey to find them, and is the first book in a planned twobook series.”

To find out more about Vogen, of Burnsville, or to help fund future projects, visit his profile on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/16xqb4F

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A Solitary Classic Matthew Griswold’s Solitary Sessions raises the bar for SoMinn singer/songwriters

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atthew Griswold is the classic troubadour: a seasoned, professional singer songwriter with the life experience of someone twice his age. A U.S. Army and Iraq war combat veteran, Griswold writes music with purpose, soul and wisdom. The Austin native has played a seemingly endless series of shows over the past few years in coffee houses, taverns, parks and V.A. hospitals around Minnesota, earning a reputation as a personable yet earnest and intense performer.

His third full length album is aptly titled Solitary Sessions. The album’s press release states that it was recorded “in the dark corner of a one bedroom apartment, with nothing more than a broken heart, the winds of a hard winter howling outside, and an iPhone 4 streaming a simple recording app”. That sets the stage for this music quite well (except to say that must be one hell of a “simple recording app” because these are near studio-quality recordings). The music is spare and quiet, with vocals that are, at times, delivered in slightly more than a whisper. While

Griswold’s influences, from Cat Stevens to Tom Waits to Steve Earle to a very healthy dose of Nebraska era Springsteen, are on full display here, they are never overbearing, giving him a frame upon which he builds his own sound. The album is brooding but accessible. The lonely theme is omnipresent but never feels hopeless. If these songs do indeed come from a broken heart, they were written by someone intent on fixing it.

He chooses to open the album with the great Stephen Foster folk song Hard Times.

While this song has received a renewed interest over the past few years for broad reasons, Griswold makes it personal, using pauses and empty space to give it a mystic feel. I Will Rise is a powerful, if plain spoken, declaration of determination and optimism. By interweaving desolate and emotional imagery with a simple mantra, he creates an inspiring statement. The multitracked vocals of the chorus serve to reinforce the strength of his words.

We can assume the subject of Alicia is the source of his heartbreak, yet there is no regret in the lyrics, nor is there anger. Instead the song is more about the life lessons, and the comfort, one can draw from

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a complicated relationship - “I’ve been wrong before, but I have never been so right/ when I kissed Alicia there in the cool of the night “ becomes “I’m racing in a dream and destined to define my fate/ On a lonely night, I’m still far from alone/I just think about Alicia and then I’m home.” Things are a little more complicated on Forever Isn’t Long Enough. Here Griswold allows his faith and strength to be challenged when he sings “to find a love that lasts forever/in a crooked world it ain’t so tough/but what the hell are we supposed to do/when forever isn’t long enough” if this is the most conflicted song on the album, it’s also the centerpiece. On Fading Away, he wants to remind us that heartbreak, hard times and adversity are all part of life and should actually keep us from despair because “the dead cannot recognize pain”.

He takes a misstep by including a cover of When I Fall in Love near the end. While thematically it might fit, the song is too closely associated with Nat “King” Cole to come off as any kind of personal statement. It’s a great song, and a fine recording, but it feels like an interruption.

Over the past year, Griswold has had some success in getting his music placed into various film and television projects. Pursuant to that, he’s made the decision to trade in SoMinn for SoCal, and is moving to Los Angeles this fall. If Solitary Sessions is his parting gift to us on his way out the door, let me be the first to say thank you and good luck.

The album is a fantastic show of confidence in adversity, and should serve him well as he moves further and further away from the howling winds of a hard winter.

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ast month we started talking about the Mother Sauces. If you master them, there won’t be a sauce you can’t make!

Next up is Hollandaise. (butter/egg sauce) As well as being one of the main components of Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise sauce, is also typically served with steamed asparagus or other vegetables

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and steamed or grilled fish. It is also one of the most intimidating and complicated!

The sauce is warm and rich yellow in color and boasts a thick and smooth texture. The end result should be a delicious combination of butter and egg yolks with a tangy twist of lemon and a touch of spice. Not what I would consider the healthiest of sauces but you don’t eat hollandaise every day!

Although the sauce has few ingredients, it does have a reputation of being very difficult to make. This is because the traditional method involves whisking the lemon juice into the beaten egg yolks, while cooking gently over simmering water.

But you should know I taught a class in the Mother Sauces and I had never made Hollandaise! It came out perfect! It just takes focus.

The temperature of the water here is everything, because if there is too much heat, the eggs will scramble and overcook. On the other hand, if the water is not hot enough, the sauce may separate.

Therefore this has to be a slow and steady process that cannot be rushed. Turn off the phone for 30 minutes.

The second thing to watch out for is the process of adding the butter (preferably clarified butter).

This must be done a little at a time, while continuously whisking and if too much butter is added at

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once, the sauce may not thicken.

Egg yolks can only cope with absorbing a certain amount of butter overall, so if too much butter is incorporated, the sauce will eventually curdle. Try to stick to using no more than 3 oz. of butter for each egg yolk and this problem should not occur.

Once you have grasped and mastered how to make Hollandaise sauce, you can also try to prepare some of the other sauces that are derived from this French classic.

By adding a handful of capers, a delicious “sauce aux capres” is created, the addition of whipped cream has it become a “Mousseline Sauce”, while in order to transform Hollandaise sauce into a delicious “Béarnaise Sauce” to be served with steak, you will need to add a few chopped sautéed shallots, some white wine vinegar and a teaspoon of fresh tarragon.

Simple Hollandaise Sauce

8 oz. of butter 3 large egg yolks 2 tbsp of hot water Just over 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 1. Melt the butter slowly in a medium-sized saucepan. Once the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat and leave to one side. Taking a spoon, skim off the foam from the surface of the melted butter and discard.

2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.

3. While continuing to whisk, add the lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper to the beaten egg yolks.

4. Next, whisk in the 2 table-

spoons of water. Then, very slowly to begin with, whisk in the melted butter. Continue to whisk constantly so the eggs do not scramble.

5. Return the mixture to the saucepan, heat over a very low heat, still whisking all the time, until the sauce thickens.

Serve immediately or keep warm for up to 30 minutes over a bowl of hot water before serving.

– 5A (red sauce) A well-made fresh tomato sauce is the basis for a number of popular Italian sauces, such as the hot and spicy “Arrabiata” sauce made from tomatoes and chilies, “Puttanesca” with tomato, olives and anchovies, “Marinara”, an herb and tomato sauce and “Bolognese”, which is a slow-cooked sauce containing tomatoes, onion, garlic and pork, beef or sausage (either ground, chunks or meatballs).

Tomato sauce made to accompany pasta can be prepared in a number of ways. There are quick methods, whereby a delicious and rich tomato sauce can be conjured up within 20 minutes, and there are those methods that can take several hours to prepare. If you have the time, it is best to use fresh tomatoes, especially if they are in season. They are sweeter.

The skin from the tomatoes should be peeled and the tomatoes should also be de-seeded.

In order to peel the fresh tomatoes, the easiest way is to slice an “x” just through the skin on the bottom of the tomato. Place them in a pan of boiling water until the skin becomes soft. This should take between 15 - 30 seconds.

Then, plunge them into ice-cold water so that the cooking process

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is halted. Drain the tomatoes and then peel them with a knife. The skin should come away fairly easily. The seeds can be removed by cutting them in quarters and using your thumb to scoop out the seeds. This is definitely worth doing, as the sauce will taste less bitter without the seeds.

When tomatoes are in season, choose the big, ripe, fleshy ones, as they will give the best flavor to your sauce. At other times of the year, plum tomatoes (Roma) or canned whole tomatoes are the next best thing.

Look for canned tomatoes from the San Marzano region of Italy as they do not add citric acid. You will have a much sweeter tomato. If you cannot find them add a teaspoon of sugar to your sauce to cut the acid.

Other ingredients that you may find in a tomato sauce recipe are red wine, chicken stock, green pepper or parmesan cheese, to name a few.

Easy tomato sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz.)

1 medium diced onion 3 finely sliced cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano ½ cup of freshly chopped basil

Simple Vinaigrette

½ cup of red wine 1 teaspoon of sugar (if needed) Salt and pepper 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium sized saucepan over medium/ low heat.

2. Add the diced onion; cook gently until the onions have softened (5 minutes).

3. Add garlic, oregano and basil; cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Add the red wine and cook uncovered until the sauce has reduced by about half.

5. Finally add the chopped canned tomatoes (and sugar if necessary) and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

– 5B (vinegar sauce) A good vinaigrette is the easiest sauce of all! Five simple ingredients make a great vinaigrette; vinegar (or another acid), mustard (NOT yellow mustard) honey (or other sweetener like maple syrup?), light flavorful oil (olive, grapeseed, walnut, hazelnut and almond) and seasoning (a pinch of salt and generous fresh ground pepper) is all it takes!

Experiment with different herbs, vinegars, fruits, cheese - let the creative juices flow!

½ cup vinegar (apple cider, sherry, champagne, aged balsamic, tarragon) 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard* 1 tbsp. honey 1.5 cup extra virgin olive oil pinch salt & fresh ground pepper

do not use yellow mustard.

You’ll be the envy of all of your friends.

“Where did I buy that sauce? Oh, I whipped it up myself!”

– Jill Mackey is a Faribault foodie. Got a question bout food or drinks for Jill? Email editor@southernminnscene.com

Combine all ingredients in container with tight fitting lid. You may add any other desired ingredients i.e. cut strawberries to balsamic, chopped fresh tarragon to tarragon, parmesan, feta or blue cheese, etc. Shake until oil & vinegar are emulsified. *Mustard prevents the oil and vinegar from separating and adds a nice tangy flavor. Substitute a nice rustic whole grain or champagne mustard to experiment with flavors but please

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You’re riding a wave of confidence this month, but be careful so as to not wipe out. Be sincere with your interactions, or find yourself paying a hefty price. Play to your strengths, but be careful not to ignore your weaknesses. In other words: find your balance and hang ten, dude. Whatever that means.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) This month is all about promoting yourself, Virgo. Get out there and let your freak flag fly! Kidding. You don’t have to do that, but you will need to get a pep talk from Leo and speak up for yourself. That confidence will play a big role in both your love life and your professional development, so slap on the power suit and tell that pretty lady or bumbling boss of yours why you’re worth it.

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 23) I get that most people do their spring cleaning in the spring, but now is the best time for you to really sort through that ‘love it or leave it’ pile, and I’m not just talking about your shoe collection. There are friendships and relationships in your life that have reached their expiration date. It’s time to take the trash out, Libra. Nobody wants expired milk in the fridge.

Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 21) If you’ve felt under-appreciated this summer, Scorpio, you’re not off your rocker. You’ve put a lot of time, energy, and emotion into other people’s priorities lately and now’s the perfect time to pull the plug. Take the rest

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) Feel like being a Chatty Cathy? You’ve got the desire to networker- for professional and personal reasons- but you’re being hesitant, and the result is that you’re spending more and more time talking to your cats. Buck up and go say ‘hi’ to that fellow awkward wallflower at the business conference or the bar. Chances are they’ll say ‘hi’ back.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) The bad news: life doesn’t get any less hectic for you this month. The good news?

Your ability to deal with the chaos will be duly noted, and you may even find yourself admired as a mentor. Remember, though, that it’s okay to take your nose off the grindstone and let the chips fall where they may. Relax a bit, and in your spare time look up more old timey sayings for me to use in my horoscopes, okay?

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Remember my last column about theatrics vs. drama? Go reread that. For whatever reason, you’re going to convince yourself that some catastrophic event is taking place. You could think the receptionist is out to get you fired.

You could think your boyfriend is actually an alien because no other human male would volunteer to clean the bathroom unprompted.

Chill, Aquarius, or be warned that straight jackets don’t flatter the figure much.

Pisces (Feb 19-March 20) On the outside, you’ll exclude enough charm to make a Southern Belle say “Aren’t you just the sweetest!” On the inside, you’ll be a hot mess.

I hate to break the news, but you’re going to be one Sarah McLachlin/ASPCA commercial away from a melt down this month.

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(July 23-Aug 22)

of the month to figure out what’s missing in your life- more adventure? more knowledge? more love? Whatever the case, spend your fall doing something self-fulfilling. Unless what you’re ‘missing’ is illegal. Keep missing that.

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.3 1 3 507.3 Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Aries (March 21-April 19) If you feel like you’ve been holding back, wasting time, or missing opportunities this summer, I’m here to tell you that that feeling is accurate. What were you waiting for this summer? You had at least half a dozen invitations for a weekend camping trip that you didn’t take because you were busy…. having coffee with a friend for the tenth time in a week? You’ve been playing it safe. Stop it. Go skydiving or something and end your summer with a bang, not a whimper.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you feel like you’ve been holding back, wasting time, or missing opportunities this summer, I’m here to tell you that that feeling is accurate. What were you waiting for this summer? You had at least half a dozen invitations for a weekend camping trip that you didn’t take because you were busy…. having coffee with a friend for the tenth time in a week? You’ve been playing it safe. Stop it. Go skydiving or something and end your summer with a bang, not a whimper.

You’re one of the few people in your circle of friends who will feel the need to end the summer as fiscally responsible as possible. All of us frivolous spenders applaud your efforts to hold off on purchasing that clearance Jet-ski and instead save for a rainy (or snowy) day.

If you’re itching to scratch that spending need, spring for a new set of tires. Winter is coming.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) Consult with your friendly neighborhood Gemini before you go full-force into fall and purchase an entirely new wardrobe of cashmere. You’ll be tempted to display your generosity this month, but if you’re not careful you’ll find yourself emptying out the coffers. Not good for holiday shopping.

Got a question about sex, love, romance or the meaning of life? MaxSCENE has an answer. Give her a shout at maxSCENE@ southernminnscene.com.

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