Events

« May 06, 2008 - June 05, 2008 »

05 / 6 (event) NDDC Downtown Forum to Focus on the Health of the Cannon River Start: 8:00 am The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation (NDDC) will present a public forum focusing on the health of the Cannon River on Tuesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. Featuring a panel of experts including Beth Kallestad of the Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP), Hugh Valiant of the Department of Natural Resources, and Cailin Orr of St. Olaf College, the forum will take place the Riverview Conference Room, lower level of the Archer House, 212 Division Street, in downtown Northfield. Kallestad will discuss the CRWP’s efforts to protect and improve the health of the river as it runs through the region. Valiant will present a historic overview of the condition of the river as well its prospects for the future. Orr will shift the focus to the Malt-O-Meal dam and its impact on the river’s health. more info
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05 / 8 (event) 1,2,3 and more... Start: 3:00 pm End: 8:00 pm ArtOnWater Gallery's hosting of "ArtOrg 1-2-3" closes Thursday nite. ArtOnWater's gracious host and ArtOrg docents will be available for this last evening's look at this remarkable exhibition. Join us, then for "1-2-3", our usual ChARTdonnay Thursday wine and local cheese, and a special Exhibition Closing Reception. Wonderful, framed relief monoprints from the inagural MIA/ArtOrg 'steamroller' printmaking event are for sale and information is available about "The 1000 Print Summer" steamroller printings to be held at local and regional art fairs in 2008. more info (event) Sesquicentennial Banner arrives in Northfield Thursday Start: 6:00 pm Start: May 8 2008 - 6:00pm End: May 9 2008 - 5:30am Two official Sesquicentennial banners are on tour, making stops at libraries across the state. One of the banners will be in Northfield this Thursday and Friday, May 8-9. The banner will be presented to Northfield officials by the James Gang. Each banner is accompanied by a leather-bound journal in which visitors can write thoughts about Minnesota and the Sesquicentennial. People are invited to sign the journal at Bridge Square on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm, following a ceremonial presentation. The banner and the journal will be at the Northfield Public Library all day Friday from 9:30am – 5:30pm. more info (event) Kirsten's Kitchen: Herbs and Spices and Everything Nice! Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm When: May 8 at 7 p.m. Where: Just Food Event Space Cost: $10 Co-op owners/ $12 non-owners PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. A minimum of 5 participants must be signed up by Wednesday, April 30 or the class will be cancelled. Call 650-0106 or stop in to preregister! Wondering what to do with fresh herbs? Curious about how to couple spices with your favorite veggies and meats? Come learn abou traditional and not so traditional pairings that will make you fee like an instant expert on fresh herbs and exotic spices. Recipes will be provided and 2-3 dishes will be sampled. Water will be available to drink, but feel free to bring a beverage to share. more info (event) St. Olaf Taiko Drumming Group - Spring Concert Start: 7:30 pm End: 8:30 pm The St. Olaf Taiko Drumming group's Spring concert is tonight! St. Olaf Taiko Spring Concert Lion's Pause, Buntrock Commons St. Olaf College 7:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, May 8 Free Admission Taiko, meaning "big drum," is a Japanese form of drumming. In America, it is known for its deep sound and artistic movements. The St. Olaf Taiko Drumming Group has been drumming for four years. more info
05 / 9 (event) Sesquicentennial Banner arrives in Northfield Thursday End: 5:30 am Start: May 8 2008 - 6:00pm End: May 9 2008 - 5:30am Two official Sesquicentennial banners are on tour, making stops at libraries across the state. One of the banners will be in Northfield this Thursday and Friday, May 8-9. The banner will be presented to Northfield officials by the James Gang. Each banner is accompanied by a leather-bound journal in which visitors can write thoughts about Minnesota and the Sesquicentennial. People are invited to sign the journal at Bridge Square on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm, following a ceremonial presentation. The banner and the journal will be at the Northfield Public Library all day Friday from 9:30am – 5:30pm. more info (event) Northfield Dance Academy Performs at Northfield Retirement Center Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Northfield Dance Academy performs at the Northfield Retirement Center. Show begins at 7pm. more info
05 / 10 (event) Scandium at the Cow this Saturday Start: 8:30 pm Could it be? Yes....spring has finally sprung! And Scandium is celebrating the long-awaited arrival of the season by playing this Saturday, May 10th, at the Contented Cow in downtown Northfield. Grab your friends and come on down! We'll be taking the stage around 8:30. If you get there early, you might just catch the Blue Moon String Band, who play at 6:30. Hope to see you there! more info
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05 / 13 (event) NPL Planning Meeting #1: Dreams and Visions Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm The Northfield Public Library is hosting a series of planning meeting at St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 13, May 27 and June 10, from 7-9 p.m. to answer an important question: Can the public library be expanded on its present site to serve the community for the next 20 years? Topics for the three meetings are: Tuesday, May 13: Dreams and visions for the library and community. Tuesday, May 27: Ideas for ways to expand the library on its current location. Tuesday, June 10: Concepts and options. more info (event) ‘College Admissions’ Author Visiting RCB Tuesday Start: 7:00 pm Submitted by The River City Raven I remember when I applied to college. Man, that wasn’t a fun exercise. So many decisions … so many forms … so many decisions. If you’re involved in the application process — as a student, parent or staffer at one of the two esteemed colleges in our comely community — you might want to know that help is available. And that help is coming to town. Author and educational consultant Steven Roy Goodman will appear at River City Books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, to talk about his book College Admissions Together: It Takes a Family. more info
05 / 14 (event) Poet James Lenfesty to Read at ArtOrg Wednesday Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm On Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm, poet James Lenfesty will read at ArtOrg. Jim will be telling tales from his new collection of poems: A CARTLOAD OF SCROLLS: 100 POEMS IN THE MANNER OF T'ANG DYNASTY POET HAN-SHAN (Holy Cow! Press). The poems have received high praise from the StarTribune: "clear as a crystal bell," City Pages: "A-list recommendation", the Santa Barbara (CA) Independent: "whimsical and wise", and Toronto's POIESIS "a jewel of a book!" Please join us to welcome Jim again to Northfield. Here is a sample of Jim reading his poem "Finding My Older Brother" a couple of years ago at ArtOrg. An official press release follows: more info (event) Alan Rubenstein to speak on Human Dignity and Bioethics Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:00 pm Alan Rubenstein, a Senior Consultant to the President's Council on Bioethics, will discuss "Human Dignity and Bioethics in Three Keys" on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Gould Library at Carleton College. The public is invited to attend. Rubenstein researches issues in U.S. domestic policy related to biotechnology and social changes in the practice of medicine. He is the principal author of the Council's forthcoming report to the U.S. President and Congress regarding the legal determination of death. more info
05 / 15 (event) Northfield Commons Cafe - Hosted by the CSL Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm "We are the leaders we have been waiting for." - David Korten, from The Great Turning - from Empire to Earth Community The Center for Sustainable Living will be hosting the first of many Northfield Commons Café Discussions. In these open-space circle-based discussions, all are leaders and all are learners. This event is part of an emerging broader effort by the Center for Sustainable Living, where they are building upon the idea of creating a "Local Learning Commons" - where citizens and neighbors learn from each other, engage in creative and compelling conversations, and ultimately create their own visions and manifestations for the kind of community they wish to see. more info
05 / 16 (event) ArtOrg at NE Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Start: 5:00 pm End: 10:00 pm ArtOrg will be in the large California Building Gallery for this year's Art-A-Whirl. Art-A-Whirl takes place this weekend on Friday from 5 to 10pm, Saturday from noon to 8pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. If you have never experienced this you won't be disappointed--invite some friends, grab some dinner, and see some great art! The California Building is located here, and we will be in the main gallery of the building on the first floor (2205 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418). more info (event) For the Bible Tells Me So Start: 7:00 pm There will be a screening of the film “For the Bible Tells Me So” on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 in the assembly room of the First UCC Church, 300 Union Street. Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson – the film depicts how people of faith handle, or sometimes tragically fail to handle, having a gay child. Provocative and entertaining, it reconciles homosexuality and a literal interpretation of Biblical scripture. The public is invited to view the film and to join the discussion afterward. more info
05 / 17 (event) Syttende Mai breakfast is Saturday at St. Olaf Start: 7:00 am End: 9:00 am Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day at the annual *St. Olaf Syttende Mai* breakfast on Saturday, May 17, from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Kings Dining Room. The event will be hosted by the St. Olaf College Norwegian Department and Norwegian House. The traditional Norwegian breakfast will feature a variety of hot and cold delicacies. The menu will include a variety of breads and crackers; cheeses, such as goat cheese and Jarlsberg; meats and fish, such as sardines, pickled herring and anchovies; dessert waffles; pastries and almond cake; and fresh fruit. Read more at stolaf.edu. more info (event) 16th Annual Central Park Garden Spring Planting Day Start: 9:00 am End: 12:00 pm Barbara Burke sent us this info about another great event going on this weekend... The 16th Annual Central Park Garden Spring Planting Day is Saturday. Bring a trowel and a smile! Our Central Park is entered in the America in Bloom Competition! Volunteers Laurie Brackee & Christie Clarke have selected flats (and more flats) of gorgeous annuals to be planted THIS Saturday, May 17 from 9 AM to Noon. We need your help! Meet your neighbors/bring the kids. All ages welcome! Juice and donuts will be provided. For more information, contact Barbara Burke at 663-7759. more info (event) All invited to the Tennis Block Party: Saturday, May 17 Start: 10:30 am End: 12:00 pm Tennis anyone? Join us!** Youth, adults, seniors, beginners, intermediates, advanced -- All are welcome at the upcoming Tennis Block Party! The Northfield Tennis Association (NTA) is sponsoring a "Tennis Block Party" at the Northfield High School Courts on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Tennis players of ALL ages and abilities are invited! Bring your racket and be ready to have some fun on the courts. If you haven't played in a while, just stop by - we'll have rackets available to use. more info (event) The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook - Author Talk & Book Signing at Just Food Start: 11:00 am End: 12:00 pm Author Alice Tanghe, will discuss and sign copies of her book, The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook on Saturday, May 17 at Just Food Co-op in Northfield at 11:00 am. Preregistration is recommended for this free event by calling 507-650-0106 or talking with a cashier at the Co-op. Alice will discuss some of the 100 recipes from 30 of Minnesota’s outstanding restaurants with a special commitment to locally grown, organic, sustainable cookery that are featured in the book. Mixing the familiar comfort food of Minnesota’s roots in the culture of Northern Europe with the fine new flavors of world cuisine, the book presents a travel guide through Minnesota, with illustrated profiles of each restaurant, chef, and uniquely appetizing locale. more info (event) ArtOrg at NE Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Start: 12:00 pm End: 8:00 pm ArtOrg will be in the large California Building Gallery for this year's Art-A-Whirl. Art-A-Whirl takes place this weekend on Friday from 5 to 10pm, Saturday from noon to 8pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. If you have never experienced this you won't be disappointed--invite some friends, grab some dinner, and see some great art! The California Building is located here, and we will be in the main gallery of the building on the first floor (2205 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418). We will be showcasing many of our future and past activities including the 1000 Print Summer and a sneak-peak of ten of the The Twenty Views of Dundas. Here is a photoset of that gallery which we used in December of 2006 when our Day of the Dead Steamroller Print project exhibit moved there after a successful run in Northfield. more info (event) Buckthorn Pull at Hauberg Woods Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Buckthorn pull at Hauberg Woods city park Saturday, May 17th from 1pm to 4pm. Hauberg Woods is located at the corner of Thye Parkway and Lockwood Drive on the north edge of Northfield. Call Dan at 651-442-6067 with any questions. more info (event) Northfield Arts Guild Annual Spring Recital Start: 3:00 pm End: 5:00 pm The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio presents their Annual Spring Dance Recital. The recital will feature dances from all classes, including Creative Dance, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Irish Step and Mexican Folkloric. The performance will take place on March 17th at 3:00pm at the Northfield Middle School. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Please call 645-8877 or visit www.northfieldartsguild.org for more information. more info
05 / 18 (event) ArtOrg at NE Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Start: 12:00 pm End: 5:00 pm ArtOrg will be in the large California Building Gallery for this year's Art-A-Whirl. Art-A-Whirl takes place this weekend on Friday from 5 to 10pm, Saturday from noon to 8pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. If you have never experienced this you won't be disappointed--invite some friends, grab some dinner, and see some great art! The California Building is located here, and we will be in the main gallery of the building on the first floor (2205 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418). more info
05 / 19 (event) Just Food: Inside & Out, Part 2 Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Don't miss part 2 of Just Food: Inside and Out! Board members want to hear from Co-op owners tonight in the Just Food Event Space. Appetizers will be provided. more info
05 / 20 (event) F2F Northfield Start: 4:00 pm End: 6:00 pm Log off and live it up Face to Face at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Froggy Bottoms. This is a new, informal event designed for people who blog, comment or read online discussions to get to know each other in person. Come early, stay late. Questions? E-mail us at F2FNorthfield@yahoo.com. more info (event) Sauerkraut, Kimchee and Beyond- The Magical World of Fermented Veggies Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Instructor Stuart Reid will show you how to make these simple, nutritious and delicious foods that are parto f the heritage cuisines of many cultures. You can prepare your own first batch to take home and sample some finished products. Plan your garden now to have the ingredients you will need in the fall! This class will be held in the Just Food Event Space at 516 Water St S. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED- talk with a cashier or call 507-650-0106 to reserve your seat. Suggested donation of $5 to help cover costs. more info (event) Transgender Film at Main Street Moravian Start: 7:00 pm Northfield's Main Street Moravian Church is offering a free showing of the feature-length film “Call Me Malcolm” on Tuesday May 20 at 7 pm. The film is part of a LGBT Bible Study being offered and is open to the public. The film is about a person’s transgender journey from female to male. The film begins with Malcolm’s final year of seminary. He is unrecognized as “Malcolm” by his family and uncertain about his future. Malcolm meets a variety of people on his journey, a journey which ends with greater possibilities for his life than he could have imagined. Malcolm shares his reflections with candor, eloquence and compassion. more info
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05 / 22 (event) HOPE Center Luminary Celebration Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm On the evening of May 22, we intend to create a visually powerful and inspiring statement about the strength of individual survivors and the power of community. There will be music to enjoy and opportunities for reflection. Please come to Bridge Square, walk through the luminaries, and pay tribute to survivors of domestic/sexual violence throughout Rice County. HOPE Center provides advocacy services and other forms of support to victims of domestic and sexual violence through healing, outreach, prevention and education. more info
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05 / 24 (event) ARTECH Bike-a-thon Start: 7:00 am End: 1:00 pm Northfield School of Arts and Technology (ARTECH Charter School) will be holding four bike rides this Saturday to raise money for the school's solar project. Riders can choose between 8, 20, 35, and 65 mile routes through Northfield, Dennison, Nerstrand, and Wanamingo (depending on the ride). All proceeds will go toward the purchase of the school's two kilowatt solar system. Riders can register online or on the morning of the Bike-a-thon (for a cost of $10). Start times are 7-9 am for the 35- and 65-mile rides and 7-10 am for the 8- and 20-mile rides. Afterward, there will be a picnic held from 11 am-1 pm. More information and online registration can be found at the Solar website. more info (event) Don't miss Broadway On Ice, featuring 12 Northfield skaters! Start: 2:00 pm Start: May 24 2008 - 2:00pm End: May 25 2008 - 2:00pm Experience the thrill of a full-blown skating production: spinning, jumping, lights, curtains, music, and all! Broadway on Ice, presented by Shattuck St. Mary's nationally recognized Skating Academy, features 12 of our very own Northfield Skating School skaters, choreography by Northfield Skating Director, and performances by Shattuck's spectacular elite skaters, all just a few minutes away. Don't miss this weekend's 2 performances: Saturday May 24th, 2:00 pm Sunday May 25th, 12:00 pm Shattuck St. Mary's School is located at 1000 Shumway Drive, Faribault, MN Come support your friends and experience our first ice show collaboration! for more info, visit www.northfieldskating.org more info
05 / 25 (event) Don't miss Broadway On Ice, featuring 12 Northfield skaters! End: 2:00 pm Start: May 24 2008 - 2:00pm End: May 25 2008 - 2:00pm Experience the thrill of a full-blown skating production: spinning, jumping, lights, curtains, music, and all! Broadway on Ice, presented by Shattuck St. Mary's nationally recognized Skating Academy, features 12 of our very own Northfield Skating School skaters, choreography by Northfield Skating Director, and performances by Shattuck's spectacular elite skaters, all just a few minutes away. Don't miss this weekend's 2 performances: Saturday May 24th, 2:00 pm Sunday May 25th, 12:00 pm Shattuck St. Mary's School is located at 1000 Shumway Drive, Faribault, MN Come support your friends and experience our first ice show collaboration! for more info, visit www.northfieldskating.org more info (event) NDA Dancers Perform at Mall of America's "National Tap Dance Day Celebration!" Start: 12:00 pm End: 2:00 pm Northfield Dance Academy Dancers will perform at the Mall of America Rotunda for "National Tap Dance Day" on Sunday, May 25th. Show is 12pm-2pm. more info
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05 / 27 (event) NPL Planning Meeting #2: Ideas for Expansion Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm The Northfield Public Library is hosting a series of planning meetings at St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 13, May 27 and June 10, from 7-9 p.m. to answer an important question: Can the public library be expanded on its present site to serve the community for the next 20 years? Topics for the three meetings are: Tuesday, May 13: Dreams and visions for the library and community. Tuesday, May 27: Ideas for ways to expand the library on its current location. Tuesday, June 10: Concepts and options. Visit the Library's Picture the Possibilities Blog for more information and notes from the May 13 meeting. more info
05 / 28 (event) Fire, Smoke and Odor Class Offered Start: 9:00 am End: 12:00 pm ServiceMaster South Metro, Faribault and Owatonna will be holding a Continuing Education Class on Fire, Smoke and Odor Mitigation on Wednesday May 28, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The registration fee is $25.00 and a lunch is also provided. Come and explore the chemistry of fire and the effects of smoke, chemical vapors and acidic gases produced by fire on various structural building components and household contents, even during short periods of time. This course identifies items in a property that are at risk and how emergency corrosion mitigation can prevent or minimize further damage. Also, odor mitigation methods such as ozone and air cleaning are explained. This is class has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for three hours of insurance continuing education. Insurance Agents and Adjuster who are in need of continuing education are encouraged to register. more info
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05 / 31 (event) Cocoa Bean/Northfield Montessori Fundraiser Start: 12:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Cocoa Bean will be holding an Hawaiian Shaved Ice fundraiser this Saturday, May 31st from 12-5 pm at their location downtown (515 Division Street South). Northfield Montessori is the benefactor of this event and will receive 50 cents from each item sold to be used to start a children's vegetable garden on their preschool playground. Come enjoy a beautiful stroll downtown with an Hawaiian Shaved Ice and give Northfield Montessori children the excitement of watching their hard work blossom. more info
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06 / 2 (event) City Council Hearing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Those interested in the city council public hearing on the capital improvement plan at 7:00 Monday, will find a copy of the plan under “News and Announcements” on the city’s web site: http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us. This is an opportunity to learn about and weigh in on projects such as the library, safety center, city hall, liquor store and other facilities as well as city services and infrastructure. more info
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06 / 5 (event) Northfield Newcomers Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm If you are a newcomer to Northfield and want to meet people (or are a longtime resident who wants to meet new people) stop by the Contented Cow to join in a discussion about getting a newcomers group started. Normally I'd suggest meeting on the patio, but I don't think we'll get patio weather on Thursday. Look for the people wearing nametags. more info