Events

Another fun-filled weekend in Northfield - this time highlighted by the 4th of July Celebration Saturday on Bridge Square. Food vendors open at 10, the Kiddie Bike Parade kicks it off at Noon (from the Econofoods parking lot) and music plays into the night with fireworks capping it off at dusk. For more on 4th happenings and the illustrious Dan Freeman, who makes it all possible, click on this locally grown blog post. You can also find a schedule on page 15 of the Northfield Entertainment Guide.

But the weekend starts tonight, Friday, with a great lineup up musicians downtown – Carey Langer at the Contented Cow (5-8), Norwegian Cowboy at the Tavern Lounge (7-11), and New Moon Trio keeping things moving at the Cow at 8. And as it looks to be excellent weather - note that both venues sport riverside decks! The Rueb hosts Karaoke starting at 9.

Typically, on the last Friday of each month in cities across the world bicyclists are taking over the streets.  This monthly event given the name Critical Mass, occurs without an official leader, allowing any biker to take the lead and determine the route.  Rides can either be determined by popular vote or whoever happens to be at the front of the mass.  This giant bike ride first began in San Francisco in 1992 with hopes of creating bicycle awareness to motorists.  Critical Mass has since transformed into a worldwide movement occurring in more than 300 cities across the globe. 

It's a big weekend for events! Celebrate Dundas is happening Friday and Saturday, and the 2nd Annual JuneBug Music Festival is happening on Friday starting at 4 p.m. and on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. at The Contented Cow, The Tavern Lounge, The HideAway, and the Rueb 'N' Stein. A complete schedule can be found in any copy of the Northfield Entertainment Guide, and online.

On Sunday there is a Pancake Breakfast at the VFW from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Have a great weekend!

It was not the gorgeous, bonfire-lit evening in Way Park that the organizers (Friends of Way Park, Sons of Norway, and the Northfield Swedish Club) hoped it would be, but Sunday's Community Midsommar Celebration still brought out a good crowd of flower-bedecked revelers. Rain forced the festivities into St. John's church, but it didn't dampen the participants' enthusiasm for Scandinavian music, dancing, and food!

Check out the gallery of 41 photos, and send in your own if you have them! Email your photos to pictures@northfield.org and add your shots to the community gallery of over 10,000 images!

Toaster Fork! JuneBug Contented Cow Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:00 pm

It has been said that the best thing to do, when you don't know what to do next in life, is to start a band. Bassist Jay Thrall, lead guitarist Mark Hovey, Drummer Dan Mills, lead singer Tom Keefe and rhythm guitarist (and Northfield resident) Chris Ash (second from right) did exactly that, and have been playing together for over eight years. We play songs you can relate to; songs about waitresses at Embers, Iowa hogs, playing Lacrosse, strong pours, sunflowers, fields and kites, existentialism, summer (the season, not the girl), being dangled over a bridge, starting your car from your living room, and celebrate the fact that Pac Man still costs a quarter at your local arcade. If you are over 30, you'll get it. Our influences can be summed up as just about everyone that ever picked up a guitar.

The Friends of Way Park invite you to join your friends and neighbors for a Scandinavian midsommar celebration in Way Park on the evening of Sunday, June 21. Informal picnicking, wreath making and other kid-friendly crafts begin at 6 p.m. Festivities will include a midsommar processional at 7 pm, followed by raising of the maistang (maypole), dancing, games, crafts and a bonfire. Live Nordic music will be provided by Hütenänny and friends. Hot dogs, ice cream and waffles will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the celebration will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church.

All this weekend Faribault is celebrating Heritage Days.

The Carleton Garage Sale is having its final day on Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. in the West Gym at Carleton. Joe Meyer is playing the Tavern Lounge from 7-11 that evening and the Bohemian Duo is playing the Contented Cow.

On Saturday the Eccentric Circus Concert is happening at Sechler Park from 3-10 p.m. The Contented Cow is hosting David Haack at 5 p.m. and Burning Chrome later in the evening. Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders are playing The Tavern Lounge from 7-11 p.m.

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the Northfield Rotary Club will be selling Persian Rugs on Bridge Square as a fundraiser to benefit our International Programs.

Most of the rugs date from the 1920's to the 1960's and were handmade.  We are partnering with Twin City resident Tory Ferry who has been collecting rugs for years and now assists organizations for charitable events.

This Friday Ian Alexy is playing The Tavern Lounge and Bonnie and the Clydes is playing The Contented Cow.

On Saturday Norwegian Cowboy is playing The Tavern Lougne and the Contented Cow is hosting Dime-Store Watch. Best of Broadway is happening at the Paradise in Faribault on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.

For a complete schedule of happenings pick up a copy of the Northfield Entertainment Guide at a local hotspot or check it out online. Have a great weekend!

The results of the study and the proposed "Safe Routes to School" plan for Northfield schools will be presented at a community open house Wednesday, June 10, 6–8 p.m. in the Bridgewater Elementary School cafeteria (401 Jefferson Parkway).

The public is invited to take the opportunity to learn about the study's results, and the proposed improvements to provide safer walking and bicycling conditions for students -- all while having the opportunity to provide feedback. The format will be informal with easels/posters arranged around the room and chairs/tables available for discussions and for the public to fill out comment cards. Possible solutions for the Highway 246/Jefferson Parkway intersection will be included, and a representative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be present.

The June Northfield Entertainment Guide is and out and it's our 2nd Annual Music Edition - with a special section profiling some of the diverse music we have here in Northfield. As well - it has a full menu of happenings so pick one up or check out the page-flipping version at www.northfieldguide.com.

Tonight (Friday) – Kevin Stanke brings acoustic grooves to the Tavern Lounge 7-11, Dave Manning and Brandon Emmerich play acoustic guitar at the Contented Cow and if the clouds stay away it'll be a great night to watch the stars at Carleton's Goodsell Observatory 10-midnight. For the do-it-yourselfers - there's Karaoke upstairs at the Rueb at 9.

Teen Adventure Camp

Teen Adventure Camp - Offered 3 weeks this summer:

Teen Cuisine Camp (July 6-9)

Community garden, organic food, vegetarianism, cooking and eating, visit/work at local businesses (pizza parlors, Just Food Co-op, restaurants), cooking your favorite meals as well as the ideas our youth have!

Teen Media Camp (July 20-23)

Teen Adventure Camp

Teen Adventure Camp - Offered 3 weeks this summer:

Teen Cuisine Camp (July 6-9)

Community garden, organic food, vegetarianism, cooking and eating, visit/work at local businesses (pizza parlors, Just Food Co-op, restaurants), cooking your favorite meals as well as the ideas our youth have!

Teen Media Camp (July 20-23)

Teen Adventure Camp

Teen Adventure Camp - Offered 3 weeks this summer:

Teen Cuisine Camp (July 6-9)

Community garden, organic food, vegetarianism, cooking and eating, visit/work at local businesses (pizza parlors, Just Food Co-op, restaurants), cooking your favorite meals as well as the ideas our youth have!

Teen Media Camp (July 20-23)

Y Navigator Camp

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