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03 / 26 (event) Class at Just Food: Intro to Acupuncture Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Everyone is welcome to attend this free class at Just Food, 516 Water St. S. Due to limited seating, preregistration is required by calling 507-650-0106 or stopping by the store. Interested in acupuncture or chinese medicine but don't know much about it? Local acupuncture practitioner Jenny Gamer will give a talk about the benefits of acupuncture and be available to answer any questions you may have at this class on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. more info
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03 / 28 (event) Howard Luedtke on KYMN ArtZany Radio Start: 9:00 am End: 9:40 am Howard "Guitar" Luedtke will be interviewed by Paula Granquist on her "ArtZany" radio broadcast from 9:00 am to 9:40 am Friday, March 28. Howard is playing this night at the Upstairs at the Rueb 'N' Stein as a part of the ArtOrg Winter Concert Series. Several of Howard's songs will be played, as well a a possible comparison of Howard's "Meanest Gal I Know" to a song from Johnny Winter's first album named "Leland Mississippi Blues". more info (event) Howard "Guitar" Luedtke Friday Start: 7:00 pm End: 11:00 pm ArtOrg's next-to-the-last evening of fun and music in the twelve-week 2008 Winter Concert Series features consummate bluesman Howard "Guitar" Luedtke and Blue Max. On Friday, March 28 join us at the Upstairs at the Rueb from 7 to 11, and thereafter at the Contented Cow from 11 to close. more info
03 / 29 (event) Last Weekend of "Illo Minn" Exhibit Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm are the last open gallery hours of the 104-piece Illo Minn exhibit at ArtOrg. The show features the art and illustration from about two-dozen working illustrators from the state of Minnesota. Join us! more info
03 / 30 (event) Last Weekend of "Illo Minn" Exhibit Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm are the last open gallery hours of the 104-piece Illo Minn exhibit at ArtOrg. The show features the art and illustration from about two-dozen working illustrators from the state of Minnesota. Join us! more info
03 / 31 (event) Lian Ding to speak at St. Olaf Start: 3:30 pm End: 4:30 pm Liang Ding, Professor of Economics at Macalester College, will present a paper on his research of the market efficiency of the foreign exchange market. The lecture, entitled “The Thursday Effect of the Forward Premium Puzzle”, will be Monday, March 31 at 3 p.m. in Holland Hall 413. more info (event) Lecture tied to "Expanding Oceans" art exhibit Start: 3:36 pm Author Orrin Pilkey will deliver a public address titled "Global Warming: Lost in a Fog of Skepticism, Models and Manufactured Doubt" in Room 104 of Boliou Hall at Carleton College. Read more at stolaf.edu ... more info (event) St. Olaf to show Imitation of Life Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival is showing Imitation of Life Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons. The event is free and open to the public. more info (event) "Expanding Oceans" art lecture Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm As part of the current St. Olaf art exhibit "Expanding Oceans," author Orrin Pilkey and artist Mary Edna Fraser will deliver a lecture titled "A Science and Art Collaboration" in Room 305 of Dittmann Center at St. Olaf College. Read more at stolaf.edu ... more info
04 / 1 (event) Round-table discussion on "Expanding Oceans" art exhibit Start: 4:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Author Orrin Pilkey and artist Mary Edna Fraser will will hold a Round table discussion about the project and book "Celebrating The World's Barrier Islands" in the Gould Library Athenaeum at Carleton College. Read more at stolaf.edu ... more info
04 / 2 (event) "Expanding Oceans" lecture featuring current exhibit and St. Olaf faculty Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm A discussion titled "What is it About Expanding Oceans?" will feature "Expanding Oceans" author Orrin Pilkey and artist Mary Edna Fraser, as well as St. Olaf Professor of Art History Karil Kucera, Professor of Art History Christine O'Malley, Professor of Physics Robert Jacobel and Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies John Schade. The discussion will be held in Room 305 of Dittmann Center at St. Olaf College. Learn more at stolaf.edu ... more info (event) Just Food Book Group Discussion: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm *Just Food Book Group Discussion: In Defense of Food* by Michael Pollan** Read the book, then join us for a lively discussion! Check for book availability at the Northfield Public Library, River City Books, and at 20% off the cover price at Monkey See, Monkey Read when you mention this book group. Haven't finished the book? You're still welcome to come and join us. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event at Just Food, 516 Water St. S. on Wednesday April 2 at 7:00 PM in the Just Food Community Room. more info
04 / 3 (event) Just Food Co-op Class: Garden Planning for Eating Local Year-Round Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Come join Kirsten's Lindquist, Just Food's deli manager, and Laura Frerichs, local organic farmer of Loon Organics, for a free class on Thursday April 3rd. Are you interested in eating more local food? In this class, Kirsten and Laura will talk about what foods grow locally, how to plant in succession for maximum harvest, and basic food preservation. Also covered will be beginning composting and info about the Northfield Community Garden. This class is geared toward those who are beginning and intermediate gardeners. Everyone is welcome to attend this free class at Just Food, 516 Water St. S. Due to limited seating, preregistration is required by calling 507-650-0106 or stopping by the store. more info (event) Arts & Culture Collaborative meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Artists, art organizations and art lovers are all encouraged to attend the next meeting of Northfield's Arts & Culture Collaborative, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at ARTech. Attendees at the last meeting on February 21 made the decision to move forward with the collaborative concept and work together to support and promote the arts. Please show up and lend your voice and ideas to the process. Discussions will include updates on the top priority items from the February meeting—a community Arts Calendar and a directory of local artists—and whatever other topics the group wants to tackle. more info (event) Deanne Mohr and Eric Brisson to perform at St. Olaf Start: 8:15 pm End: 9:15 pm On Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8:15 PM St. Olaf will host a guest recital featuring Deanne Mohr, piano and Eric Brisson, piano. The recital will be held at Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. more info
04 / 4 (event) ArtProm this Friday! Start: 7:00 pm Start: Apr 4 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 5 2008 - 1:00am The 2008 ArtOrg Winter concert series started with Peter Lang and Pert' Near Sandstone on January 18--a day when the temperature was a cool minus 10 F at concert time! Now, some eleven weeks, eighteen bands, and over 500 people in attendance later (see the photosets of the concerts here), we are celebrating with an event this Friday we call "ArtProm". ArtProm is being billed with the following taglines: "Northfield's Most Unpredictable Party", "Create a New Memory", and finally "Who Will You Take to ArtProm?" more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local actors, singers, and dancers on the Northfield Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Jazz pianist Toby Koenigsberg to perfrom at St. Olaf Start: 8:15 pm End: 9:15 pm Jazz pianist Toby Koenigsberg will perform Friday, April 4, 2008 at 8:15 PM in Christiansesn Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. more info
04 / 5 (event) ArtProm this Friday! End: 1:00 am Start: Apr 4 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 5 2008 - 1:00am The 2008 ArtOrg Winter concert series started with Peter Lang and Pert' Near Sandstone on January 18--a day when the temperature was a cool minus 10 F at concert time! Now, some eleven weeks, eighteen bands, and over 500 people in attendance later (see the photosets of the concerts here), we are celebrating with an event this Friday we call "ArtProm". ArtProm is being billed with the following taglines: "Northfield's Most Unpredictable Party", "Create a New Memory", and finally "Who Will You Take to ArtProm?" more info (event) First Skating School Competitive Skaters to Perform at Farmington Spring Festival Start: 10:00 am End: 3:00 pm On Saturday, April 5th, three Northfield figure skaters will represent the Northfield Skating School in their first skating competition, the Farmington Spring Festival. The competition will take place at the Schmitz-Maki Arena, 114 West Spruce St in Farmington, and will include skaters from clubs all over Minnesota. Fans and spectators are welcome. The skaters participating are Sofie Jokela, a Junior at NHS skating to a piece by Rodruigo; Hattie Ryan, also a Junior at NHS skating to a Santana medley; and Anna Sheehan, a 7th grader at Northfield Middle School skating to a song by Angels and Airwaves. Sofie and Hattie have been skating since 2006 and Anna has been skating since the Northfield Skating School was established in 2005. All of them volunteer as Skating Assistants with the Northfield Skating School. more info (event) Just Food Class: Luigi Cooks: Cooking French with Julia Child, Class 1 Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm In this first of four classes, inspired by Julia Child recipes, learn how to make a cream soup (Leek and Potato Soup), pan-fry meat (Sautéed Chicken Breast), prepare a sauce (White Wine Sauce), and steam vegetables (Steamed Broccoli). Lunch will be served. We will serve water and you may bring a beverage to share. The cost for this class is $35 and it will be held in the Just Food Event Space. Space is limited to 20 participants so pre-registration is required by calling 650-0106 or stopping by Just Food Co-op at 516 Water St. South. more info (event) Friends of Way Park Fundraising Dinner Saturday Start: 5:00 pm End: 8:00 pm The Friends of Way Park welcome all to a pasta dinner at the Eagles Club on Saturday, April 5 to raise funds to help realize development of the new Way Park plan. Dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. and includes spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, garlic breadsticks, salad, and coffee. A dessert table will be full of additional treats available for purchase. The evening will feature a silent auction and live Nordic music from Hütenänny and Scandium. The Friends of Way Park will hold a brief annual meeting from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $7 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Bratlanders Rock the Tavern Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Yes, yes, we're all ready for spring to finally arrive, but the real question is: are you ready to rock? Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders are raring to heat things up a bit with an April 5 appearance at the Tavern Lounge in beautiful downtown Northfield. After a historic, groundhog-defeating performance at the Cow in February, we're planning to unleash a batch of new tunes into our repertoire of original foot-stompin' protest songs, hollerin' gospel blues, and classic covers from folks like Johnny Cash, Leadbelly, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Hank Williams. Can't wait that long? Check out a YouTube video featuring some highlights from our last Tavern appearance. more info
04 / 6 (event) The Pajama Game Start: 2:00 pm End: 4:30 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info
04 / 7 (event) Keeping Kids Safe: You Can Make the Difference Start: 6:30 am End: 8:30 am Keeping Kids Safe: You Can Make the Difference Community session: 6:30-8:30pm, Monday April 7 Professional Training session: 9-11am Thursday, April 24 Rice County Government Services Building, conference room 3, 320 Third Street NW, Faribault A panel presentation with local experts: Come to learn and discuss childhood traumatic experiences, intervention and prevention efforts, and how we can make the difference together. Reserve your seat by contacting Melanie at HOPE Center, 507-332-0882 or melanieomatson@yahoo.com. more info (event) Northfield Tennis Association to meet Monday Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Northfield community members of all ages who enjoy playing tennis are invited to attend the Northfield Tennis Association meeting on Monday, April 7, 2008. The meeting will be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in room SS106 of the Northfield Community Resource Center (1651 Jefferson Parkway). Please note the new time! The meeting is open to those of all ages and tennis ability levels. The primary focus of the meeting will be planning summer tennis activities, as well as the upcoming Tennis Block Party celebration. For more information about the Northfield Tennis Association, visit www.northfield.usta.com. more info (event) St. Olaf to show The Searchers Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival is showing The Searchers Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons. The event is free and open to the public. more info (event) St. Olaf Cantorei home concert on April 7 Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:30 pm On April 7, at 7:30 PM in Boe Chapel St. Olaf Cantorei will perform their home concert. The concert will be streamed live at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 8 (event) Peace Corps Director's Reception Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:00 pm You are invited to a public reception with Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter. Tuesday, April 8 Noon – 1 pm Carleton College Severance Great Hall Ron Tschetter served in the Peace Corps with his wife in India. He has visited many of the countries where Peace Corps volunteers are currently serving. For more information on the Peace Corps, go to www.peacecorps.gov. more info (event) Restore, Replenish, Renew Start: 7:00 pm A service of inspiration and renewal for caregivers will be held Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. in the Northfield Retirement Community Chapel. Called “Restore, Replenish, Renew,” this prayer and worship service is designed for anyone who is providing care or services to persons in need. This includes family caregivers, nurses, physicians, healthcare workers, therapists, clergy, volunteers and others. more info (event) Chamber concert for clarinets and friends at St. Olaf Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm A concert performed by the St. Olaf Clarinet Choir, St. Olaf Youth Clarinet Ensemble and St. Olaf Virtuosi Chamber Winds. The concert will be April 8, at 7 PM in Boe Chapel. The last two are new ensembles that Dr. Jun Qian has created and conducted since the fall of 2007. The members of the youth ensemble are high school students from many high schools in the area. The members of the chamber winds are selected through behind-screen auditions and the recommendations of their teachers from the music department. The goal for the group is to explore classical repertoires written for eight to 13 wind players. The program will consist of classical clarinet choir music and Mozart's "Serenade for Woodwinds and horns, K.375." more info
04 / 9 (event) Mill Towns Trail Friends meeting Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm (Submitted by Diethelm Prowe) Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 PM, Dundas City Hall. Please come. Planning for clean-up day. more info (event) Les Belles-Soeurs at St. Olaf Start: 7:00 pm Start: Apr 9 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 12 2008 - 7:00pm St. Olaf Theater department will perform Les Belles-Soeurs April 9-12 at 7:30 PM, with another show on April 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are required and are $8. Call 507-786-8987 for tickets. more info
04 / 10 (event) Les Belles-Soeurs at St. Olaf (all day) Start: Apr 9 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 12 2008 - 7:00pm St. Olaf Theater department will perform Les Belles-Soeurs April 9-12 at 7:30 PM, with another show on April 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are required and are $8. Call 507-786-8987 for tickets. more info (event) Tom Swift Reading @ Monkey See Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm (Submitted by Jerry Bilek) Tom Swift, author of Chief Bender's Burden, will read from and discuss his book Thursday, April 10, 7:00 pm at Monkey See, Monkey Read (425 Division St in Northfield, MN). Afterward, Tom will sign books and answer questions. Refreshments will be served. Library Journal recently gave Tom's book a starred review. "Signal thanks to journalist Swift for this authoritative biography of Charles Albert Bender, the early 20th-century pitcher who managed to shine in both the big leagues and in life while confronting poverty and racism." I am currently reading Chief Bender's Burden. I highly recommend this book. Tom's writing style makes this book a great read. The story is engaging and the game sequences are very exciting. Tom has recreated many of the games Bender pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics. The book is currently 20% off the cover price. more info (event) Just Food Class: Kirsten's Kitchen - Meals in 30 Minutes Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Just Food's answer to a certain tv chef. For those of us who never seem to quite have enough time to cook dinner - Kirsten will share with us a few quick and delicious meals that can be made in less than half an hour. Come get some great tips for how to prepare nutritious and yummy food that will keep you healthy and happy all week long. As always - recipes will be shared along with sampling 2 - 3 dishes. Water will be available to drink, but feel free to bring a beverage to share. Come prepared to eat! Cost: $15 co-op owners/ $17 non-owner more info
04 / 11 (event) Les Belles-Soeurs at St. Olaf (all day) Start: Apr 9 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 12 2008 - 7:00pm St. Olaf Theater department will perform Les Belles-Soeurs April 9-12 at 7:30 PM, with another show on April 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are required and are $8. Call 507-786-8987 for tickets. more info (event) Rice County Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale Start: 9:00 am End: 6:00 pm The annual Rice County Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale and Flea Market fundraiser takes place this Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th. The event will be held at the Faribault National Guard Armory, 2831 Park Avenue NW, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All funds raised will support Habitat in its mission to build decent, affordable housing in partnership with qualified families. There are several ways you can help Habitat for Humanity make this fundraiser a success: more info (event) Arts a la Carte at the High School Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm The 8th annual “Arts a la Carte” Evening of the Arts will be held this Friday, April 11th from 6-9 p.m. at Northfield High School. Arts a la Carte is a yearly event that celebrates visual, literary, dramatic, and performance art and is open to the public. This amazing event provides high school students with the opportunity to share their artistic talents and passions with the community. Children and adults will find plenty to do throughout the evening and everyone is encouraged to attend. More info... more info (event) Prairie Creek Community School Auction Friday Start: 7:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Prairie Creek Community School will host their annual auction this Friday, April 11th from 7-11pm at The Grand in downtown Northfield. This fun filled event will feature entertainment by local singer and songwriter Jon Manners and friends. Come join us for your chance to win some incredible prizes including a 42” HD LCD TV, round trip plane tickets, beer for a year, dinners, desserts, Kjerland stain glass panel, gift certificates and more. Silent auction bidding starts at 7pm, followed by auctioneer Ed Kuhlman at 8:45, then Jon Manners until 11. Mingle and munch, it’s sure to be superb. more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Annual St. Olaf Veselica concert will showcase dances from around the world Start: 7:30 pm Start: Apr 11 2008 - 7:30pm End: Apr 13 2008 - 2:30pm The St. Olaf College Dance Department will present its annual Veselica Spring Concert April 11-13, featuring dances from the Czech Republic, England, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Scotland, Uzbekistan and the Transylvanian region of Romania. The performances will take place Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. in Dittmann Center's Wagner-Bundgaard Studio. The event is free and open to the public. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 12 (event) Les Belles-Soeurs at St. Olaf End: 7:00 pm Start: Apr 9 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 12 2008 - 7:00pm St. Olaf Theater department will perform Les Belles-Soeurs April 9-12 at 7:30 PM, with another show on April 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are required and are $8. Call 507-786-8987 for tickets. more info (event) Annual St. Olaf Veselica concert will showcase dances from around the world (all day) Start: Apr 11 2008 - 7:30pm End: Apr 13 2008 - 2:30pm The St. Olaf College Dance Department will present its annual Veselica Spring Concert April 11-13, featuring dances from the Czech Republic, England, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Scotland, Uzbekistan and the Transylvanian region of Romania. The performances will take place Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. in Dittmann Center's Wagner-Bundgaard Studio. The event is free and open to the public. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info (event) Rice County Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale Start: 9:00 am End: 5:00 pm The annual Rice County Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale and Flea Market fundraiser takes place this Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th. The event will be held at the Faribault National Guard Armory, 2831 Park Avenue NW, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All funds raised will support Habitat in its mission to build decent, affordable housing in partnership with qualified families. There are several ways you can help Habitat for Humanity make this fundraiser a success: more info (event) Play Every Day, Eat Healthy and Make Time for Family - YMCA Healthy Kids Day Start: 9:00 am End: 12:00 pm (Submitted by Virginia Kaczmarek) Join over a half-million people and celebrate the nation’s largest health day for kids—YMCA Healthy Kids Day—Saturday, April Twelfth! It’s a free, fun-filled morning of interactive games, family activity, health give-aways and more…The Y is helping families play more and embrace healthy new life choices. more info (event) The Child in Nature Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm Montessori Children's House presents "The Child in Nature," a video presentation for families during our Spring Open House, Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, to help celebrate the YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Northfield Middle School. Montessori Teacher Trainer Nimal Vaz, along with Robin Moore, Landscape Architect, and Thomas Berry, Theologian-Philosopher, shows how the naturalized schoolyard brings the child into contact with the natural world and the universe. The video introduces teachers and parents to the necessity of outdoor learning environments for preschool and elementary classrooms. Montessori Children's House is at 2400 Division Street South. 507.645.2445 \| www.mchnorthfield.com more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info
04 / 13 (event) Annual St. Olaf Veselica concert will showcase dances from around the world End: 2:30 pm Start: Apr 11 2008 - 7:30pm End: Apr 13 2008 - 2:30pm The St. Olaf College Dance Department will present its annual Veselica Spring Concert April 11-13, featuring dances from the Czech Republic, England, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Scotland, Uzbekistan and the Transylvanian region of Romania. The performances will take place Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. in Dittmann Center's Wagner-Bundgaard Studio. The event is free and open to the public. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 2:00 pm End: 4:30 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Exhibit "Czech Printmaking 2008" opens Sunday Start: 3:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Printmakers Jan Vicar and Kristyna Pojerova did not travel 4500 miles just to give an ordinary art exhibit! On Sunday April 13, from 3 pm to 9 pm, the ArtOrg gallery exhibit called "Czech Printmaking 2008" will open. The exhibit will feature work from eight contemporary printmakers from the Czech Republic, and the addition of about 20 artists from the University of Minnesota Printmaking Collaborative called "The Bohemian Press". We are expecting a great turnout and we are roasting a pig! Please join us! We recommend that everyone attend this opening event. There will be additional gallery hours announced on our website. more info
04 / 14 (event) Journalist to discuss his critique of economic theory at St. Olaf Start: 3:30 pm End: 4:30 pm Journalist and former financial analyst Edward Hadas is convinced that the underlying principles of modern economic theory -- that all people are essentially selfish and materialistic -- are an incomplete version of human anthropology that leads to an incomplete economic theory. He'll discuss this little explored line of thinking during a lecture at St. Olaf College Monday, April 14, titled "Human Goods, Economic Evils: A Moral Approach to the Dismal Science." more info (event) St. Olaf to show Invasion of the Body Snatchers Start: 7:00 pm St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival is showing Invasion of the Body Snatchers Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons. The event is free and open to the public. more info
04 / 15 (event) James Baldwin Film Festival: Day One Start: 7:00 pm The first day of the James Baldwin Film Festival includes *Witness James Baldwin* (1991) at 7:00 p.m. and *Go Tell It On the Mountain* (2004) at 8:00 p.m. Part of Carleton College's week-long symposium: Contemplating James Baldwin. more info (event) Norwegian ambassador to visit St. Olaf Start: 8:00 pm End: 9:00 pm As part of his tour through the Midwest, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Wegger Strommen will visit St. Olaf College April 15-16. He will deliver a lecture titled "Norway and the United States in the Next Century: Working Together in our Changing World" on Tuesday, April 15, from 8-9 p.m. in the Valhalla Room of the Kings' Dining Room in Buntrock Commons, with a reception to follow. In addition, a coffee reception will be held in his honor on Wednesday, April 16, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room of Buntrock Commons. Both events are free and open to the public. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 16 (event) National Healthcare Decisions Day panel, assistance Start: 1:00 pm End: 5:00 pm A number of Northfield organizations, along with other national, state and community groups, are joining forces to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making — an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day . The main event of the day will include a presentation and panel discussion about advance care planning and advance directives (in accordance with Minnesota state laws) from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Northfield Public Library, followed by free consultations until 5 p.m. Panelists who will discuss advance care planning and advance directives include a local social worker, a nurse practitioner, a family member, a chaplain, an attorney and a physician. more info (event) James Baldwin Film Festival: Day Two Start: 7:00 pm Day two of the James Baldwin Film Festival includes James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1990) at 7:00 p.m. and a repeat showing of Witness James Baldwin (1991) at 9:00 p.m. Part of Carleton College's week-long symposium: Contemplating James Baldwin. more info
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04 / 18 (event) Jayber Crow at Hogan Bros this Friday Start: 7:00 pm The young, folksy, and flat-out fabulous musical duo Jayber Crow will return to Northfield this Friday for their first local show in over a year. Pete Becker Nelson and Zach Hawkins are making a special trip to our fair city on the eve of the official CD release party for their brand-new full-length album Two Short Stories. 7 p.m. Friday, April, 18 at Hogan Brothers. The 11-song CD is a guitar-and-mandolin-driven exploration of the band's Midwestern roots. You can hear several songs from the CD on their MySpace page and watch video clips from their current tour at www.jaybercrow.com. more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Arianna String Quartet to perform tonight at St. Olaf Start: 8:15 pm The Arianna String Quartet, one of America's finest chamber ensembles, will perform at St. Olaf College on Friday, April 18. The performance will begin at 8:15 p.m. in Urness Recital Hall, Christiansen Hall of Music. It is free and open to the public. Formed in 1992, the Arianna String Quartet garnered national attention by winning the Grand Prize in the 1994 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions. They were also Laureates in the 1999 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 19 (event) Meet the Artist: Jill Enestvedt Start: 11:00 am End: 8:00 pm ArtOnWater Gallery is pleased to have Northfield artist, Jill Enestvedt, in exhibition the month of April 2008. Jill is premiering 28 pieces of original art. Jill will be at the gallery all day this Saturday. Regular hours are 11 am - 8 pm. Please stop in to meet her and to see her new work. The exhibition closes April 26th. Further information is available at www.artonwater.com or call 507-786-9700. more info (event) Cooking Presentation with Catherine Start: 2:00 pm End: 3:00 pm Cooking Presentation with Catherine at Olson Brothers Construction 5990 110th St. E. *Learn how to make Classic Tortilla Soup! MMMM...that sounds good* Also tour the "Builder's Dream Home" This timeless custom home has every upgrade. Exotic hardwood floors, radiant tile flooring, custom mission style kitchen cabinetry by Northfield Kitchen Concepts, Corian countertops and sink, and Zodiaq island. Exterior features Hardy plank siding, Timberteck deck, concrete driveway and extensive landscaping. This exquisite rambler has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3-car heated garage. Situated on 1.10 wooded acres. more info (event) Setting the Tone in Kitchens & Baths Start: 2:30 pm End: 3:30 pm Setting the Tone in Kitchens & Baths at Olson Brothers Construction Model Home 2205 Carter Court Northfield, MN 55057 Hosted by Northfield Kitchen Concepts and Three Pines. Come join us at the model and enjoy an educated tour of the home. This spacious, well-designed one level townhome has all the upgrades at a fraction of the cost. Cherry cabinetry & granite countertops designed by Northfield Kitchen Concepts. Full basement, incredible master suite, hard wood floors, separate main floor laundry and a bright four-season porch that walks out to the generous cedar deck. Convenient location by parks and walking trails. more info (event) The Pajama Game Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) St. Olaf Band to perform Spring Concert Saturday Start: 7:30 pm The St. Olaf Band will perform its annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 19, under the baton of guest conductor Russell Pesola '61. The concert, in Boe Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. It also will be streamed live and archived online. The program will include two operatic transcriptions: an operatic ballet by Gustav Holst from The Perfect Fool and Richard Wagner's Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin -- the work that established Wagner as a "revolutionary" composer. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 20 (event) The Pajama Game Start: 2:00 pm End: 4:30 pm A Tony Award-winning musical performed by talented local folks on the Arts Guild stage, 411 W 3rd St. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for students. more info (event) Andrew Carter Festival to be held Sunday at St. Olaf Start: 3:30 pm St. Olaf College is presenting the Andrew Carter Festival Sunday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. The concert will feature the St. Olaf Orchestra along with the St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Chapel Choir and St. Olaf Cantorei choral ensembles. The performance also will include St. Olaf faculty members John Ferguson and Catherine Rodland '87 on organ, Martin Hodel on trumpet and soprano Tracey Gorman '93. Prior to the concert on Sunday, Andrew Carter -- the English composer for whom the festival has been named -- will discuss his work Thursday, April 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. The Thursday and Sunday events are free and open to the public and will be streamed live and archived at stolaf.edu. more info
04 / 21 (event) Build a Rainwater Collection System Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm *Preregistration required at Just Food Co-op or by calling 507-650-0106.* Learn the basics of residential rainwater collection and management, as well as how to build your own rainbarrel on Monday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Just Food Co-op Event Space, 516 Water St. S. Instructor Daniel Jones is an environmental scientist who has been in natural resource management for 18 years. He designed and build his own rainwater collection system four years ago and is currently adding to his system. more info (event) St. Olaf to show Taxi Driver Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival is showing Taxi Driver Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons. The event is free and open to the public. more info
04 / 22 (event) How to start your own Neighborhood Share Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Preregistration required at Just Food Co-op or by calling 507-650-0106. Is your garage or basement full of stuff that you only use occasionally? Do you find yourself purchasing tools for a one-time project? Come learn how a west side neighborhood has begun sharing everything from tools and games to trucks and trailers, and building community along the way. Attendees that are preregistered on or before Monday, April 21, will be given template documents that you can use to start your own neighborhood share. Held Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Just Food Event Space (previously the Mercantile) 516 Water St. S. more info (event) Cubbies Author Visiting River City Books Start: 7:00 pm Submitted by The River City Raven We may have had a lousy start to spring, but baseball season continues at my favorite local book haunt. That’s because Steve Johnson, author of Chicago Cubs Yesterday & Today, will appear at River City Books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, for a discussion and book signing. “Chicago Cubs” is an exploration of the life and times of one of the most recognizable franchises in professional sports. Pairing historical black-and-white images with photographs of the modern game, the book celebrates more than a century of ups and (mostly) downs in the history of a team known for its diehard fans. more info (event) New York's Saint Thomas Choir to sing at St. Olaf Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:30 pm The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, a choral ensemble from New York that is considered one of the finest in the world, will perform at St. Olaf College Tuesday, April 22. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. The 14 men of the choir are professional singers and the 25 boys attend the Saint Thomas Choir School, the only church-affiliated residential choir school in the United States and one of only four such schools remaining in the world. The choir school offers extensive musical training for boys in grades three through eight. Members include John Carson, 12, son of St. Olaf faculty member Catherine Rodland '87. Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu. more info