An array of March 2016 happenings in and around several southern Minnesota communities including music, arts, theater, food and other forms of entertainment.
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March 2016 FREE Covering Cannon Falls, Faribault, Farmington, Lakeville, Northfield, Owatonna & Surrounding Areas MARK ALLEN Mar 4 - Cannon Falls BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET Mar 5 - Zumbrota “TELL ME A STORY” CVRO FAMILY CONCERT Mar 5 - Northfield Mar 6 - Cannon Falls QUINN & MEYER Mar 6 - Cannon Falls THE ODD COUPLE Opens Mar 11 - Faribault ROMANTICA Mar 17 - Owatonna THE HIGH 48s Mar 26 - Red Wing CHARLIE PARR Mar 12 - Zumbrota To keep up on what’s happening
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March 2016 FREE
Covering Cannon Falls, Faribault, Farmington, Lakeville, Northfield, Owatonna & Surrounding Areas
MARK ALLEN Mar 4 - Cannon FallsBEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET Mar 5 - Zumbrota“TELL ME A STORY” CVRO FAMILY CONCERT Mar 5 - Northfield Mar 6 - Cannon FallsQUINN & MEYER Mar 6 - Cannon FallsTHE ODD COUPLE Opens Mar 11 - FaribaultROMANTICA Mar 17 - OwatonnaTHE HIGH 48s Mar 26 - Red Wing
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952/895-4685 • M-F 9am-5pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su 12-4pmLynn Moore: Painting in the Season – through March 2 Children’s Art Exhibit – March 9-April 25 (closed March 30-31
and April 7).
Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery206 1st St. N., Montgomery • 507/364-5933 or 507/364-8110 artsandheritagecenter.org • Th-F 2-5pm, Sa 9am-12pm
Crossings at Carnegie320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 crossingsatcarnegie.com • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-4pmEmily Gray Koehler – through March 30 – Prints focused on
how invasive species impact Minnesota’s environment. Reception: March 5, 6-7:15pm.
Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center, St. Olaf • wp.stolaf.edu/flaten/ 507/786-3556 • F-W 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm Closed March 19-28
The Via Northfield – through April 17 – Andy Sturdevant’s installation builds on the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, place and walking in Minnesota. Sturdevant walked from Min-neapolis to Northfield over the course of a day and a half. The 40-mile trek crossed nature trails, industrial corridors, suburban developments, cornfields, dirt roads, strip malls, six-lane county highways, historic sites, soybean farms, cemeter-
ies, freeway interchanges and Target stores – quintessential southern Minnesota sights. With its wall-sized map, interpretive publications and specimens of interest, the gallery functions as an archive of Stur-devant’s singular journey and as a waypoint and visitor’s center for the pedestrian experience. This exhibition is organized in conjunction with Carleton College’s Festival of Walking & Art.Groot Gallery: Look Again: Expanding Feminist Possibilities
– through March 6 – Ranging across several disciplines and reflect-ing an array of theoretical concerns, this exhibition rejects homoge-neity and embraces the multiplicity of form and meaning that can be found in feminist art. Artists include Hen Al-Mansour, Sadie Benning, Mary Bergs, The Guerrilla Girls, Elizabeth Garvey, Jess Larson and Patricia Olson. This exhibit is presented in conjunction with the Guerrilla Girls Twin Cities Takeover.
On View at Macalester College: On the Road – through Mar. 11
Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Loft920 MN Hwy 19, Red Wing • 651/388-8400 • stoneyend.com M-Sa 10am-5pmMark Abrahamson PhotographyHeidi Bacon – PaintingsGary Stone – 3D Wall Art
Lakeville Area Arts Center20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville • 952/985-4640 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com • M-F 8am-4:30pmAcrylic abstract paintings by Sue Kemnitz – through March 4Kemnitz is primarily a self-taught contemporary artist and has been painting for more than 25 years. Her paintings are boldly colorful, contemporary, and subtly spiritual. Her ever-popular painting classes are offered year-round as part of the Arts Center class offerings.
Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org T-Fr 12-6pm, Sa 11am-3pm. Main Gallery: MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition – through March 12 – Minnesota
Jewelry Arts Guild jewelry artists from the Twin Cities and out-state Minnesota with works ranging from hand sawn silver, forged and painted metals, sustainably sourced gemstones and carved polymer clay. Featuring recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saa-thoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco and Beth Williams.
The Big A: Northfield All-School Exhibition – March 16-April 9 – The walls will be filled top to bottom with artwork from local students in grades K-12. Northfield public, private, charter and homeschools are included.
Member Gallery: Minnesota: Ever-Changing Seasons – through March 12 – paintings by Becky Jokela. Jokela works in pastels because she likes how the intense colors capture the richness of the natural world.
F-Town Brewing Co. Gallery:22 4th St. NE, Faribault • M-Tu closed, W-Th 3-9pm, F 3-10pm,
Sa 12-10pm, Su 12-3pmPhotography by Tom Fakler – through March 31 – “My
primary interests are capturing the emotions of people and the sometimes raw beauty, as well as the elegance, of a visibly chang-ing world.” – Tom Fakler.
Concert Series and Events
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Friday, Feb 26 • 7pm Laudie D. Porter Series: Nirmala Rajasekar and Friends In Great Hall
Saturday, Feb 27 • 8pm Carleton Choir Lawrence Burnett, director
Sunday, Feb 28 • 3pm Chinese Ensemble Gao Hong, director
All events Concert Hall unless noted otherwise
Friday, Mar 4 • 8pm Orchestra Concert Hector Valdivia, director
Friday, Apr 8 • 8pm So Percussion with composer Dan Trueman
Sunday, Apr 10 • 3pm Laghdú: Music by fiddlers Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Dan Trueman
Left Field will return in April. See more of Sherri Faye’s work at imagineartsbysherrifaye.com.
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Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Exhibit of 4 Artsits – Through March 13 – Allen Mathison
(paintings), Tom Willis and Christie Clarke (pottery) and Judy-Saye-Willis (fiber art, artist books and boxes).
Marj Gruszewski (paintings) and Gerie Thelen (fused glass) –March 14-April 17. Opening Reception: March 22, 4-6pm.
Owatonna Arts Center435 Garden View Ln., Owatonna • 507/451-0533 oacarts.org • 1-5pm, closed MondaysOwatonna Public School K-12 Student Art – March 6-26 –
Opening Reception: March 8, 4:30-7pm. Students will be on site creating art. There will be a community canvas for anyone to add to. The Junior High Band and music students will perform.
Allina Hospital Owatonna Healing Arts: 2250 NW 26th St. • 8am-8pmHolly Sue Foss (silkscreen), William Olson (painting), Brian
Kuehn (clay), HeeJune Shin (painting), Lynette Yencho (painting) and Patricia Dunn-walker (mixed media). Open-ing Reception: March 15, 4:30-6pm.
Paradise Center for the Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm • Su/M closedExhibit dates through April 9Opening Reception: Feb. 26, 5-7pmCarlander Family Gallery: Arlene Rolf and S.C. RolfLois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Michael WettelandCorey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Alexandra VanDykeExhibit dates March 4-April 12Opening Reception: March 4, 5-7pmSecond Floor Gallery: All Area School ExhibitionParadise Center Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital:200 State Ave., Faribault
Featured artists: DJ Steinmetz, A.K. Dayton, Sandra Spell-man, Siro Amerson, Alice A. Savitski and Teresa Kauffmann
Tandem Bagels Gallery:317 Division St. S, Northfield • M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-
5pm, Su 7:30am-4pmParallel – Monoprints and Relief Prints by Liz Brindley –
through March 31Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic:1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pmPaper Trail: Work by Doug Foxgrover – through Feb. 28 – “Some-
times artwork tells a story, and sometimes it’s just a picture. The pieces displayed here are, well, a little of both” – Doug Foxgrover.
Northfield Historical Society408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org
M-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 1-5pmThrough the Camera Lens: Early Northfield Photography by Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James – March 24 through September – Northfield photographers Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James were part of the booming photog-raphy business of the late 1800s and were known for the quality of their work. Ten selections from the Historical Society’s collection have been reproduced on a large scale, from 30 to 75 inches wide,
with a number of historic photographs, negatives and equipment on display. The majority of early photographs are portraits of individuals and groups of people but, as photographic technol-ogy developed, photographers were able to record scenes of town, landscapes, events and informal activities of daily life. For a limited time, visitors can take photographs in front of a historic backdrop replica in a recreated photographer’s studio. Opening Reception: March 24, 6:30pm
TheaterHarveyFeb. 26, 7:30pm Little Theatre of OwatonnaA comedy by Mary Case, directed by Shelley Whitehead. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, available at 507/451-0764 or at the box office. [title of show]Feb. 26-28, Mar. 3-6; Th/F/Sa/M 7:30pm, Su 2pm Ames Center, BurnsvilleMusic and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell, directed by Kimberly Miller. Hunter and Jeff have decided to submit an entry to a new musical theatre festival – but the deadline is just three weeks away and they have nothing written. Tickets: $22 adults, $19 students, seniors, Fringe Button holders and groups of eight or more, $16 groups of 20 or more, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
Great ExpectationsMarch 10-13, 7:30pmMarch 12-13, 2pm Haugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldVisiting director Doug Scholz-Carlson leads the cast in Gale Childs Daly’s
adaptation which the Chicago Tribune called “Uncommonly tight and suspenseful.” Charles Dickens’ great novel of loyalty, love, the price of revenge and the meaning of generosity come to life as a fast-paced theatrical feat. Six actors quick-change their way through nearly 40 colorful characters and locations around Victo-rian England as they tell the story of the orphan Pip. Adopted and maltreated by his sister, befriended by her husband Joe, taken up by the mysterious Miss Havisham and in love with her ward Estella, Pip is lifted to a new life of wealth, privilege and great expecta-tions in London by a mysterious benefactor. Tickets: $8, available at 507/786-8987 or at the box office M-F 11am-4pm and one hour prior to performance. CurculioMarch 11-12, 7:30-8:30pm Fosness Room, Christiansen Hall of Music, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSt. Olaf College Classics students will perform this ancient Roman comedy by Plautus, in a musical mixture of English and Latin. No knowledge of Latin is necessary to enjoy the play and the humor is suitable for children. This performance is free and open to the pub-lic, and no tickets are required. Seating is first come, first served. The Odd CoupleMarch 11-13, 17-19; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultNeil Simon’s classic comedy returns to the Paradise Center stage in its original male version directed by Kelly Huff. Compulsive neatnik Felix Unger is thrown out of his house by his divorce-bound wife. Worried that Felix will try something desperate, his incorrigibly sloppy sportswriter friend, Oscar Madison, invites Felix to move in with him. Within a few days this mismatched
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pair is on the verge of mutual murder. Felix cannot abide Oscar’s slovenliness, while Oscar is driven insane by Felix’s obsession with cleanliness. There’s a laugh a second in this foolproof comic situation, kept alive and healthy by some of the funniest dia-logue ever written. Tickets: $14 members, $15 nonmembers, $10 students 12 and under, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets.Samantha “Rastles” the Woman Question
March 18, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) Crossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaThis theater presentation by Jane Curry is based on the works of 19th-century literary humorist Marietta Holley. Samantha features farm wife and rustic philosopher Samantha Smith Allen as
she “soars into eloquence” about many of the issues of the women’s rights movement of her day. Topics covered by Samantha may include: on the tuckerin’ nature of pedestals, on the fragile nature of wimmen, on bein’ a she-angel, on masculine and feminine minds, and our visit to the ostrich farm. Through her dry wit and horse sense American humor, Samantha challenges the status quo and plants herself squarely on the side of sensible women’s rights. Audiences are invited to celebrate Women’s History Month with a “funny female” of yesteryear whose observations still resonate today. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Theater: Julius CaesarMarch 21, 7:30pm Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultPresented as a part of the Fesler-Lampert Performing Arts Series. “Beware the Ides of March,” warns the Soothsayer in act one. The Romans venerate their leader, but Brutus sees that Julius Caesar may be too powerful for the good of the nation. Shakespeare’s masterful examination of conspiracy, assassination and its fallout remains hauntingly timeless. What do you do when one person becomes greater than one’s nation? Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students, available at 507/333-1620 or s-sm.org. Combined tickets for this and March 22nd’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: $25 adults, $15 students. Theater: A Midsummer Night’s DreamMarch 22, 7:30pm Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault
Presented as a part of the Fesler-Lampert Performing Arts Series. Shakespeare’s most mischievous comedy throws unrequited lovers, warring
fairies and amateur thespians into a mysterious forest and sets a trickster Puck loose on them all. When a love potion gone wrong starts to confuse everyone, who will wind up chasing whom? Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students, available at 507/333-1620 or s-sm.org. Combined tickets for this and March 21’s Julius Caesar: $25 adults, $15 students.
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Northfield Arts Guild Theater Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, hilarious play of the same name originally written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. This timeless story is about spending your life doing the things you enjoy. The production will be ensemble-based learning and performance with 10-20 cast members perform-ing both the dialogue and live sound effects to tell the story. In addition to public performances, the show will be touring Northfield retirement homes and senior centers. Performances will be held in April. Open to students grades 6-12. Call 507/645-8877 to schedule a 30-minute audition. Students need not prepare anything in advance.
Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey March 6 and 7, 6-8pm
St. Peter’s Lutheran, 418 Sumner St. E, NorthfieldDirector Joe Jorgensen and Music Director Kristin Kivell will be casting adult roles with adult actors and teen roles with teen actors. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a musical theater or 50s/60s rock ‘n’ roll classic song. Come dressed for a dance audition by Jana Hirsch. Bring along a schedule of any rehearsal conflicts you might have. Call 507/645-8877 to schedule an audition.
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Staging Your Home For SaleBy Jan Stevens, Coldwell Banker South MetroHow you prepare your home for sale is rarely how you live in your home. Buyers do not want to see how you live, they want to see if they could live in your home.Since so many photos go on the internet when a home is listed for sale, buyers today can get a good idea of what homes for sale look like before making appointments to see them. Few buyers can visu-alize how a home can be changed or updated. Many buyers have little extra time or money to immediately redecorate. If a home seems to need redecorating, the buyer will expect a bargain sale price. However, many buyers will not make a lower offer, believing the seller would not accept it.Most buyers need to “move into a home” emotionally before they write an offer with their agent. This usually requires a neutral décor, empty space, nearly empty closets and storage spaces with light and bright interiors. Nearly all family photographs, personal mementos and collectibles should be stored away. Fresh paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to wake up tired interiors. Use contempo-rary neutral paint colors from a quality paint company. Have your agent stage your home for the photos. Your agent may suggest new throw pillows, bath towels or entry rugs. Have some covered stor-age boxes for toys or hobbies. Rent a storage unit to store off site. Now that your home is ready for photographs, be sure to get it ready to pass the “smell test.” Any hint of mold, pet smells or heavy air fresheners will turn off buyers. Basements or other storage areas should be empty with dehumidifiers running. Clean carpets and window coverings; wash light fixtures, switch plates and windows. Make sure you have bright light bulbs in your lamps and fixtures.Your home will sparkle and gleam for buyers and, if priced for the market, will sell quickly. Jan Stevens, Realtor at Coldwell Banker South Metro, is a residential housing specialist with 25 years in the business. She can be found at cbsouthmetro.com or 507/663-1234 x219.
As spring approaches and Minnesotans start to come out of their winter huddle, many people begin to consider relocating or upgrading their homes. To help our readers navigate the real estate market The Entertainment Guide has brought together some of southern Minnesota’s local experts in the real estate industry to share their wisdom. So whether you are thinking of buying a new home, selling your current home or just dream-ing, you’re sure to learn something in this special real estate section.
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Is it REALLY a seller’s market?By Brian Trebelhorn, RE/MAXA hot topic in today’s real estate world is that it’s a “seller’s mar-ket.” But is it really? It’s true, inventory is low and there are clearly more buyers than sellers at this time. So maybe by definition, it IS a seller’s market. But that doesn’t mean homes are selling quickly, or at above their value, as a low-inventory market would suggest they should. Average days on market, according to Twin City MLS figures, is 85-90 days. Is that really a good number? In the early 2000s, homes were selling in five to ten days. That is truly a seller’s market, when a home is on the market for ten days or less before an offer is made. If it were truly a seller’s market, would it take nearly three months, on average, to sell a home?But perhaps more important than these figures is the process cur-rently used to determine the final sales price of a home. When a seller or home owner hears over and over how it’s a seller’s market, the immediate thought process is one of joy and excitement that, in turn, equates to a strong possibility of overpricing a home. Despite what a Realtor may advise, because of all this hype, homeown-ers may still want to price their homes higher than their Realtor’s recommendation. They may even get that price.However, if it is a financed purchase or offer, the appraiser that the bank hires will be the one dictating what the home is going to sell for. Unless it’s a cash deal, which makes up a very small amount of transactions $100K and over, an appraisal is an integral and man-datory part of the process. If the appraiser comes in with a price that is lower than the purchase price, what then? In that case, the seller either: 1) lowers the price to the appraisal amount, 2) has the buyer pay the difference (which of course can be financial suicide and really should never happen), or 3) sees the deal fall apart. The bottom line is price it where you want. The appraisal is an equalizer that’s going to tell both the seller and their agent what the home is REALLY worth. Or at least what the bank is willing to lend towards it. This may not happen often, but it is always a possibility. It is important when sellers read headlines or blogs that state it’s a “seller’s market” to keep things in perspective and trust their Realtor to advise them on pricing their home. Unfortunately, what is often heard instead is, “I want MORE for my home than
you say it’s worth. After all, it’s a seller’s market, and the buyers will pay almost anything to get my home.” Realtors hear and deal with this every day. Media hype from local, national and even international news outlets – not to mention reality TV shows – are probably liable for the vast majority of seller’s false hopes. After the real estate bubble burst a few years back, banks are under more scrutiny than ever to make sure this process is done correctly and that we don’t have another crisis anytime soon. That’s good for everyone – buyers and sellers. But what it has also accomplished is making absolute sure that the market improves as gradually as it needs to, instead of allow-ing the housing industry to turn out overpriced homes again, and worse yet, having banks lend money for purchasing those overpriced homes. The market has improved and continues to improve, but it is going to be very gradual. Again, that’s a good thing and what is needed in order to right the ship. But it’s really important not to get caught up in the hype and gossip of it being a “seller’s market.” Trust your Realtor and let the system work how it’s supposed to, and everything should work out well.Brian Trebelhorn, Realtor with RE/MAX, has 14 years experience helping both buyers and sellers, is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and speaks fluent Spanish. He can be found at briantrebelhorn.com or 507/645-9596.
First Impressions House, Yard and Curb AppealBy Amy Voight, A•TEAM LANDSCAPING INC.Curb appeal is arguably the most important aspect of marketing a house. The view from the street or driveway can put forth a positive and intriguing vibe or set up disappointment and trepidation for what might be inside. If you’re on the selling end, research current landscape trends and hardy plant material or call in a landscape professional for a consultation to put together a plan that fits your time and budget to maximize the desired view from the street or driveway. When you’re on the buying end, keep an open mind with what is existing. Look instead to any possible water or drainage problems that tend to require more expensive fixes.When you’re selling your home the “marketing” of your house begins at the street. Not only does this view include the house itself but also the surrounding lawn, foundation plantings, trees or, in some cases, lack thereof. An appropriate balance of these landscape elements, along with proper care to provide a neat and tidy look (but not blank and sparse), will provide that ideal first impression. Oftentimes a simple professional pruning and well-placed plant addition can make all the difference. If possible, making changes a year or two ahead of selling provides a more established look that conveys a message – “We have taken good care of this house.” A professional landscape designer can give you great tips on how to create a unique visual that will set your house above the rest with even the simplest of changes or additions.Purchasing a home oftentimes involves a creative mind that can look beyond visual distraction that clearly says – “We did not care about this house” or “our decorating style is our personal taste.” Don’t let overgrown shrubs bother you since they can easily be removed or cut down. Instead pay attention to problems like low
spots or soil settling along foundations. Expensive landscaping usu-ally involves some type of drainage fix or other water issues. Find out if the sump pump runs a lot and where the outlet is. This gives an indication of possible high water table or underground stream that can be problematic during high-moisture seasons. If you find that some questionable conditions may exist, discuss them with a landscape professional that has experience with site issues and get their perspective on what solutions are possible. A local landscape company or nursery can oftentimes provide insight into the area of town the property is located in and may be aware of site conditions experienced by neighboring properties. Their insight on soil types and nutrient value, underground water and other property history can save you money and time.Whether you are buying or selling a home or commercial property, use local resources like the area Chamber of Commerce to find professionals that can provide services or guidance to insure you have the best experience and outcome before, during and after your real estate transaction process. Amy Voight, CNLP, landscape project manager/designer at A•TEAM LANDSCAPING INC, a division of Voight Home Improvements Inc., can be found at ateamlandscape.com or [email protected].
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Helpful Tips For Cleaning When Selling Your HomeBy Dee O’Connor-Peterson, Dee and Steve’s Cleaning
A good cleaning is essential to preparing your home to sell. Unfor-tunately, most people don’t have the time or skill set necessary to do what must be done.Closets need to be neat and organized so a potential buyer can get a feeling for how much space they have to work with. Clean out, pare down, but most definitely box up what you can live without while the house is on the market. The playroom has to be picked up and stored away. You love the children’s drawings but the name of this game is sell this house so you can get a new one. Wash or paint the walls to give them a fresh look.Remove throw rugs from floors and if you can get your family to go without wearing shoes in the house this can cut down on your floor upkeep. Request that guests do the same. Give special attention to your floors before each showing; a good doormat at the entry and exit can be most helpful.Preparing the bathrooms for show goes deeper than cleaning. Remove all prescription medications and any hazardous chemicals for safety. In the kitchen, the cleaner the better. Don’t forget the drain and garbage disposal. These both can be lethal, harboring odor and bacteria.When cleaning a home for show and sale, you need to go beyond cleaning. Consider some light repairs such as changing out the caulk around the tub and sinks, changing out drip pans on the stove or even painting to rid of the smell of smoke. Don’t over-power potential buyers with sprays, scented candles or plug ins, remove the problem at the source. And if you can...clean green. We do. Remove your pets, pet food dish and litter box before showing. Cleaning window treatments is a must. If you hire a window clean-ing service, find one that will clean windows, screens, tracks and sills. Be specific with the company you hire about what you expect. Bet-ter yet, follow their lead and add to it if needed.Dee O’Connor-Peterson is an expert cleaner with Dee and Steve’s Cleaning. Contact her for more helpful house cleaning tips or to schedule a cleaning estimate – 612/275-7854 or [email protected].
10 Things Your Lender Wants You to Consider When BuyingBy Peggy Hoffman, Community Resource BankHome buying and selling has had its challenges in the last few years, but so far in 2016 the market is beginning to look closer to normal. Home values are increasing and many homeowners who had been stuck underwater can now consider selling and buying or building their next home. When the prime lending rate increased at the beginning of the year, many prospective borrowers were scared that rates would jump. The good news is that mortgage rates have remained historically low.If you’re buying a home, here are 10 recommended tips to follow:1. Get pre-qualified 2. Drive by the house at all hours of the day to see what’s happen-
ing in the neighborhood 3. When making an offer, there are two important factors to keep
in mind: what you can afford and what you believe the property is worth
4. Hire a home inspector5. Avoid a border dispute by getting a survey6. Consider all expenses (taxes, utilities and HOA dues) not just
the house payment7. Don’t buy based on emotions8. Bigger isn’t always better 9. Don’t obsess with trying to time the market and figure out
when is the best time to buy10. Don’t make any major purchases 3 to 6 months before buying a
new homeThe main thing is to take your time, shop around and see what’s out there. Buying a home is likely to be the largest purchase you will ever make. Do your homework and you’ll be fine. Peggy Hoffman, VP – Mortgage Loans (NMLS #684024), has over 35 years of experience as a mortgage lender with Community Resource Bank, 1605 Heritage Drive, Northfield, 507/645-4441.
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The inspector is only in the home for a few hours so you should expect to find some minor issues after you take possession. Keep in mind you are hiring a home inspector to find the big $$$ repairs. They are not necessarily inspecting for cosmetic and minor issues. As with a used car, you can’t expect perfection in a previously owned home. The inspection is not a guarantee or warranty. The inspector has
your best interest in mind but in no way can predict the future performance of systems. There are cases where a furnace/water heater stops working or a plumbing leak develops between the inspection date and the close date. The inspector has no control over that and should not be held responsible for an item that fails after the inspection date. The home inspection is a snapshot in time regarding the home’s condition. It is a great idea to get a home warranty to take care of issues that might arise after the inspection.
You are getting an incredible value in a home inspection. For $300-$400 in most cases you are getting an entire home inspected. If you were to break each system up individually and have a professional from each trade come out to assess the home you would easily be pushing $1,000-$1500+. Speaking of price, when selecting a home inspector DO NOT choose one based on price. Simply put, some home inspectors cost more than others because they are better than others and they know it. In turn they charge more than their com-petition because they have a great reputation and consumers seek them out. It is not wise to try to save $50 on a $300,000 purchase. Though I am a home inspector, I still hire another home inspector when I’m buying a home and I don’t mind paying $50-$100 more than the competition. There’s only one inspection – make it a good one.Lanny Freng, owner/certified home inspector with Inspection WerX, has 12 years experience in the real estate industry and is also a certified real estate appraiser. He can be found at 612/386-2660 or inspectionwerx.com
Choosing a Home InspectorBy Lanny Freng, Inspection WerXCrack the champagne – your offer was accepted! Now it is time to consider one of the most important steps in your home buying process. The Home Inspection…. There are several items to consider when it comes to having your home inspected by a professional. Notice I said professional, not your father, brother in-law, neighbor or buddy. This is no place to try to save a few dollars when buying a home. First up… Is your home inspector licensed? They should all tell you no as there is no licensing in MN. Anyone can call themselves a home inspector, which is the reason you need to do your due diligence in engaging with the right home inspector. A couple of great questions to ask your prospective home inspector are: How long have you been doing home inspections? Most of the knowledge a home inspector gains is from on-the-job experience. Try to find a home inspector that has been in the business for at least five years.Are you certified with any national home inspector associations (ASHI, NAHI, InterNACHI, etc.)? Home inspectors that are mem-bers of associations will have to keep up with continuing education throughout the year. How long do you typically take doing inspections? On-site inspec-tion work should take two to four hours on most houses. If they are spending less than two hours inspecting your house they may be cutting corners. What type of report do you offer? It’s 2016. Pictures in their reports are a must. Keep in mind you will likely be overloaded with information as you walk through the house with the inspector. The report is what you will refer back to and if it is of low quality it will be hard to remember what the inspector was describing. Do you carry E/O and general liability insurance? Home inspec-tors are not perfect, we are human beings and, in the rare event something is missed, it is in your best interest to make sure they are backed up by insurance.Will you go through the findings at the house after you are done inspecting? Every inspector should be walking through the home with you after you are done so they can personally point out and explain their findings and answer any questions.And probably the most important... Can I contact any of your past customers to get some feedback regarding their experience? Ask for two past customer references and contact them.The home inspection is performed to try to “lessen” your chances of buying a house with significant issues. Notice I said “lessen,” not “eliminate.” An inspector can’t guarantee that a house is free of defects. A home inspection is a visual inspection, it is not techni-cally exhaustive. They do not have authorization to open up walls, disassemble furnaces, take down a drop ceiling, etc. Oftentimes issues are hidden behind wall finish or systems are not accessible, which makes them undetectable. SchmidtHomes.com 507.663.0482
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CHRISTIAN HOWES AND SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Thursday, March 10
Violinist Christian Howes is one of those rare artists who brings jazz to the violin. His music explores different areas of Europe, as well as embracing Afro-Cuban rhythms, and South American
influences. His latest project, the album Southern Exposure, brings together some terrific jazz musicians, and includes another instrument not often associated with jazz – the accordion. The result of this unusual instrumental pairing is a unique and complimentary sound.
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Tuesday, March 22Shakespeare’s most mischievous comedy throws unrequited lovers, warring fairies,
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The last days of February…FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Exhibit Opening Reception: Arlene Rolf and S.C. Rolf, Michael Wetteland, Alexandra VanDyke • 5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee exhibits page. Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie and pop-corn. Joel Kachel • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsOriginal singer/songwriter. A child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engaging stage presence and lively music. This high-energy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more.Laudie D. Porter Concert: Nirmala Rajasekar and Friends • 7pmGreat Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldAn evening of South Indian music. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTheater: Harvey • 7:30pmLittle Theatre of OwatonnaSee theater page.
Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFW
Lonesome Dan Kase • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldFor the last 15 years Lonesome Dan Kase has been playing his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S. His live perfor-mances showcase his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues. More at lonesomedan.com.
Faculty Chamber Recital • 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldFrancesca Anderegg (violin), Reinaldo Moya (violin), Charles Gray (violin and viola), David Carter (cello), Christopher Atz-inger (piano), James Bobb (harpsichord).DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTim Sigler • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleCountry.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
37th Annual Carriage & Cutter Day • 10am startKenyonAn annual day of fun for the whole family – petting zoo, pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides (10am-1:30pm), clowns, booths and food vendors, VFW lunch (10:30am-3pm), silent auction (10am-3pm), live music by the Local Hooligans (9pm-1am), all-horse parade (1:30pm), hay rides, bonfire and more.treVeld • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA Twin Cities-based acoustic music trio that delivers a wonderful blend of instrumental song and sound – playful, deep and joyous, with a repertoire of all original works, inspired by the folk music of Amer-ica, Europe and beyond. Their music contains elements of gypsy, swing, old-time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots, a unique and compelling merging into a musical form that has affectionately become known as “treVeldian.” More at treveld.com.
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Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWRiver Bend Boogie • 6-9pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultDance under the stars and enjoy DJ music, food and a bonfire. Take a snowshoe hike with a River Bend naturalist or ski the candlelit trails. Bring your own skis and snowshoes or rent River Bend’s. Cost: $6/person, $20/family.
Mark Allen • 4:30-7pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting har-monica. His passionate performances fea-ture your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary
Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Trivia Night • 7-9pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPints & Vines: Fourth Wall of Wine & Beer and Tasting Event • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThe only event in town where you could potentially win a Wall of Wine and a Wall of Beer in the same night and sample a variety of fine wines and handcrafted brews. Limited tick-ets are available so get them early. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers, available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/North of Nowhere & Shine Jar • 7-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldNorth of Nowhere, out of Prior Lake, is a rock/alt-country band with influences including Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Band, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Drive-By Truckers, Neil Young, Byrds, Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Shine Jar, steeped in roots and a little 160-proof shine, brings you uncomplicated, relevant, in-your-face blues-rock sprinkled with the right amount of outlaw. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Blimp: A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin • 7:30pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaBlimp includes Collective Uncon-scious members and collabora-tors. They represent Zeppelin in all of its facets – the band that invented stadium rock, yet cre-ated some of the most beautiful acoustic music ever recorded. Tickets: $22 members, $25 nonmembers, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. 411 Concert Series: Communist Daughter • 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterIndie rock out of the Twin Cities. John Solomon with his wife and bandmate Molly and the band create an enthralling soundscape of vocal and instrumental harmony that is not to be missed in the intimacy of the Arts Guild Theater. Northfield’s own singer/
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Carey Langer • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PA-Dio, NorthfieldCarey, aka “The Human Jukebox,” draws upon his lifelong passion for music to present all your favorites covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Mat-thews and Jimmy Eat World, plus originals.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Locklin Road • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Americana music. The group is known for its three-part harmonies and guitar/mandolin accompaniment.Sunday Jazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.Coffee Concert Series: Zeitgeist • 2pmLakeville Area Arts CenterMinnesota’s premiere new music ensemble presents a pan-orama of today’s finest music. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and up, $6 ages 12 and under, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.
songwriter Chad Johnson will open. Johnson is fresh off the recording of his fifth album, which was recorded in Nashville for Magenta Records. Tickets: $25, available at northfieldartsguild.org or 507/645-8877.
Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar & Grill, FaribaultWarm up the winter with hot licks, stellar vocals and great tunes of the classic swing era. Bring your dancing shoes. No cover.
Carleton Choir: Beethoven’s Mass in C-major • 8pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldDirected by Lawrence Burnett. Mary Cutrufello • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldCutrufello is hailed as a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots-rocker and a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, she’s made records showcasing all facets of her identity as her musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota. Just Rite Country • 9pmRed Fox Tavern, LakevilleClassic country at its best.DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
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Theater: [title of show] • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Chinese Music Ensemble • 3pmConcert Hall, Carleton, NorthfieldThe Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble performs on traditional bowed strings, plucked strings, winds and percussion instruments. Their repertoire includes Chinese classical, folk, percussion, minor-ity and contemporary music. This concert will also feature the Carleton World Music Chamber Ensemble performing Jewish Klezmer and Eastern European Romani (Gypsy) music. The Chi-nese Ensemble Combos will also perform. Directed by Gao Hong. Quiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal set-ting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWPoetry Night: Northfield Youth Poets • 7pmContent Bookstore, NorthfieldThis month’s installment of Content’s series of monthly poetry readings features some of Northfield’s most talented youth poets: the winners of Arcadia School’s Poetry Out Loud competition and the TORCH Poetry Slam winners.
Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Mark Grim • 8pmTavern Lounge, Northfield“Some songs old, some songs new, some songs country, some songs blues.” With a voice that brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot, he artfully picks and strums through songs ranging from the Beatles’ Blackbird to War-ren Zevon’s Poor, Poor Pitiful Me. His own songs I Still Can’t See, Me and My Tattoo and Easy Money will give you cause to reflect – and laugh – at the real life characters that are portrayed.Cowaroke • 9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn. Exhibit Opening Reception: All Area School Student Exhibition • 5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee exhibits page. Mark Allen • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmon-ica. His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.
Matthew Griswold • 6-8pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldGriswold presents bone-shakin’ voodoo grooves, keeping your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot-stompin’ folk-rock pays 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.
Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTheater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. Viking Chorus and Cantus • 7:30pmBoe Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by Instructor in Music Mark Stover.MRDR • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldA newly formed alt-country duo. MRDR is a collaborative effort between songwriters Stacy K (Stacythek.com) and Dave Mehling (thefontanelles.com). Expect ragged harmonies, broken hearts and bad jokes.
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Smokescreen • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleAn exciting rock variety band that has been entertaining audiences around the Upper Midwest for more than 20 years. They headline many fairs, festivals and city celebrations. Their gigs include pre-mier sound, a light show with Dwight Holmbo (lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, harmonica, fiddle), Chris Kerber (vocals, guitar), CJ Stahlberg (vocals, bass) and Tim Boeck (drums).
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Bagels & Birds • 9:30-10:30amRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultEnjoy coffee and bagels in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the antics of wildlife. Meet in the comfort of the building to observe the birds and other visitors to the newly refurbished Windows on the Wild backyard habitat feeding area. Help with identification, fun facts, binoculars, guide books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day.Relativity • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsVoted one of the best bands in Northfield, Relativity is a duo that combines vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and percussion to create a fun evening of music. They pack a request list of a couple hundred songs – from covers of current music like the Avett Brothers and the Lumineers, to classic and folk rock such as Fleetwood Mac and the Indigo Girls.
Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWCarleton Orchestra Concert • 8pmConcert Hall, CarletonHector Valdivia, director. DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldHeart of Tinman Band • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA husband/wife acoustic duo playing all the right music on all the wrong instruments including current and past pop and rock hits in fresh new arrangements. They capture the essence and feel of those heavily produced songs on only a few rudimentary instruments. Their unique sound is driven by Dwight Christensen, a long-time Twin Cities professional drummer, with his tricked-out washboard and suitcase bass drum. Mark Ross • 9pm-12:30amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, Northfield
High-energy acoustic singer/songwriter playing rock, country and alternative music from many past and current artists like Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Miranda Lambert, Match-box Twenty, Ryan Adams, Bruno Mars and more. Ross has played in various projects around the Twin Cities and nationally for more than 20 years.
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dance beats characteristic of their Cajun and Zydeco music, but not without the country, jazz and blues leanings that informed the genre in the 1920s. A 12-time Grammy award nominee, and two-time Grammy award winner (1998 & 2010), BeauSoleil was the first Cajun band ever to win a Grammy. A frequent guest on Garri-son Keillor’s NPR show A Prairie Home Companion, BeauSoleil has also made appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Austin City Limits, the Super Bowl XXXI pre-game show, and HBO’s New Orleans-based hit show Treme. Keillor calls them “the best Cajun band in the world.” Tickets: $28 advance, $32 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616. Theater: [title of show] • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page. The Crown Jewels: A Tribute to Queen • 7:30pm
Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThe Crown Jewels are an outstanding replication of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Queen. Hailing from Minneapolis, this live tribute (no backing instrumental or vocal tracks) performs all the greatest hits, arena anthems and top-ten singles that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time. Tickets: $17 members, $22 nonmembers,
$10 students, available at available at the box office, 507/332-7372 or paradisecenterforthearts.org/tickets/, $5 student rush tickets available 15 minutes prior to performance time, cash only with valid student ID. Miss Becky Kapell and Randy Broughten • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldAcclaimed singer/songwriter Miss Becky Kapell comes back to Northfield in support of her 2012 debut solo release, For Now. Her country-twinged songs are sometimes plaintive and spare, sometimes humorous and lively and capture the frustration and heartache of unrealized dreams. As a special treat she’ll be joined by pedal steel guitarist extraordinaire Randy Broughten (the Gear Daddies, Trailer Trash, The Cactus Blossoms).DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
Quinn & Meyer • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsQuinn & Meyer, formerly the middle half of Spruce Top Review, perform a wide range of music including folk rock, traditional and contemporary Irish songs, some jazz, pop and eclectica. South Metro Chorale’s Annual Cabaret Show • 2pm silent auction, 3pm showLakeville Area Arts CenterVariety show and silent auction, featuring the show titled Radio Time Machine. Tune your radio back in time and relive those fond memories. And, if good old-fashioned fun isn’t enough, enjoy a silent auction, cash raffle, food, beverages and dessert. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, available at 612/386-4636 or [email protected]. Also March 5. Theater: [title of show] • 2pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleSee theater page.
Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWExhibit Reception: Emily Gray Koehler • 6-7:15pmCrossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee exhibits page. Martin Anderson and the Goods • 6-12am The Contented Cow, NorthfieldThe Goods Acoustic 6-7:30pm, full band 8 to midnight. Classic rock, country alt and Americana music that spans the decades including Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Neil Young, the Beatles, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen. This band is high energy, fun to watch and will definitely get you on the dance floor. Band members include Alex Sandberg (lead guitar), Andrew Meyer (sax, mandolin, guitar), Christian Wheeler (bass), Steve Paoli (drums) and Martin Anderson (lead vocals, guitar). More at martinandersonandthegoods.comSouth Metro Chorale’s Annual Cabaret Show • 6:30pm silent auction, 7:30pm showLakeville Area Arts CenterVariety show and silent auction featuring the show titled Radio Time Machine. Tune your radio back in time and relive those fond memories. And, if good old-fashioned fun isn’t enough, enjoy a silent auction, cash raffle, food, beverages and dessert. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, available at 612/386-4636 or [email protected]. Also March 6. Faculty Organ Recital: Catherine Rodland • 7pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThe complete symphonies of Louis Vierne, Concert II.Tell Me a Story: Family Concert • 7pmNorthfield Middle School AuditoriumPerformance by the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra featur-ing the full orchestra, live narration and dances performed by local dance schools. This performance is designed to introduce young audiences to music and dance, and to serve as a nostalgic journey for older listeners. The concert features three classic pieces including Minnesota’s own The Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra by Randall Davidson, Camille Saint Säens’ Carnival of the Animals and Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. There will be a musical instrument petting zoo during intermission. Sug-gested admission: $15 adults, $10 students. Tickets available at northfieldartsguild.org, 507/645-8877, at the Northfield Arts Guild, The Beacon and Cannon Falls Library, or at the door. Also March 6 in Cannon Falls.BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet • 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)
Crossing at Carnegie, ZumbrotaFor more than 40 years, Grammy award-winning BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has blended the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana with elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, country and blues. Born out of the rich Acadian ances-
try of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. The band performs with a resounding authenticity while bringing a refreshed playfulness to the genre. The fiddle, flat-picked guitar and accordion carry driving melodies over the two-step and waltz
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Stripped Down: George Maurer and Pamela McNeill • 7pm (doors at 6:30pm)Crossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaPianist-composer George Maurer leads Pamela McNeill on a soul-baring journey through her life and songs, and the audience gets to eavesdrop. Maurer will accompany McNeill and interview her about her life and multifaceted musical career. It’s just two musicians and a grand piano revealing McNeill’s inspirations and memorable moments through original songs and inspired covers. Fans can join them for an intimate evening as they perform in-the-raw versions of the soundtrack of McNeill’s life, from her Missis-sippi River childhood and days as a backup singer for Rick Astley to her current adventures as a Nashville songwriter. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarn-egie.com or 507/732-7616. CowTalks • 7-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldQuiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.
Sunday Jazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.Randall Ferguson • 3pm
Northfield Senior CenterFerguson will play music representing the his-tory of guitar, from the stately court music of Renaissance Europe to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish flamenco. He will play 20 plus instruments that date from 1785 to present. They include Renaissance and Baroque lutes, classical and flamenco guitars, mandolin,
ukulele, banjo and various other assorted oddities. Tell Me a Story: Family Concert • 3pmCannon Falls High School AuditoriumSee March 5 description.St. Olaf Orchestra • 3:30pmBoe Chapel, St. Olaf, NorthfieldConducted by Professor of Music Steven Amundson.Dave Williams • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldFormerly of The Tuition Daddies and based in Owatonna, this singer/songwriter presents a mix of originals, blues and jazz stan-dards.
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Acoustic Roots Music Series: Christian Howes and Southern Exposure • 7:30pmNewhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault
Violinist Christian Howes is one of those rare artists who brings jazz to the violin. His music explores different areas of Europe, as well as embracing Afro-
Cuban rhythms and South American influences. His latest project, the album Southern Exposure, brings together some terrific jazz musicians and includes another instrument not often associated with jazz – the accordion. The result of this unusual instrumental pairing is a unique and complimentary sound. Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students, available at 507/333-1620.Nick Hensley • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldSinger/songwriter Nick Hensley is the mastermind behind the musical collaborative, Love Songs For Angry Men, also the title of his first solo release, after fronting the critically acclaimed rock ensemble, The District. Hensley has shared the stage with bands like The Hold Steady, Widespread Panic, The Gear Daddies, Trampled By Turtles, The Samples and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Hensley’s music has received 4-star ratings from Paste magazine, City Pages and AltCountry.com.Cowaroke • 9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
Herman Hannen • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldMovie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn. Empire Night • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsTatiana and John, veterans of many Twin Cities cover bands, formed this duo in 2004. With Tatiana’s amazing vocal range and both keyboard and guitar, they blend a wide variety of music together including classic standards, contemporary pop/folk and some campy renditions of hits from artists such as Captain and Tennille and Burt Bacharach. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasMark Allen • 7-10pmPrairie Pond Winery, New PragueLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmon-ica. His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.
Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.St. Olaf Handbells • 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, Northfield
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
Exhibit Opening Reception: Owatonna Public Schools K-12 Student Art • 4:30-7pmOwatonna Arts CenterSee exhibits page. Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal set-ting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWNature Trivia Bee • 7pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultThis friendly, group competition will pit you against other teams to test your knowledge of the natural world. Questions will include a variety of topics like reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals, weather, geology and more. Participants work as a group to answer questions on their trivia bee quiz card and those with the most correct answers at the end of the night will be crowned the Nature Trivia champions. Register your team at rbnc.org or at 507/332-7151. Businesses, organizations, educators, community groups and the public are encouraged to form a team to showcase their business/organization pride. Teams are open to adults. Cost: $80/team of up to four people. Pre-registration required by March 3 for participating teams. Theater: Great Expectations • 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Tonic Sol-fa and the Big Band Experience • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleTonic Sol-fa is an Emmy Award-winning a cappella ensemble from Minnesota. The Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience fuses big band with modern mixes of all genres. Tickets: $38, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
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Kevin Kling and the Zeitgeist: For the Birds 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)Crossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaWith charm, delight and musical adventure, “For the Birds” unites the creativity of the Min-nesota music and arts community in a combi-nation of new music, poignant stories, verbal artistry and innovative direction. This chamber work highlights St. Paul-based new music champions Zeitgeist, stories and poetry by humorist, writer and narrator Kevin Kling and music by composer Victor Zupanc of the Children’s Theater Company. “For the Birds” features a series of musical pieces cel-ebrating our feathered friends and drawing parallels with our own human nature. Kling’s insightful storytelling is intertwined with utterly delightful music to create an evening of joy, hope and heal-ing. Tickets: $16 advance, $19 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Theater: Great Expectations • 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Theater: The Odd Couple • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Theater: Curculio • 7:30-8:30pmFosness Room, Christiansen Hall of Music, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFW
Joe Carey • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldSinger/songwriter Joe Carey has been active in Minnesota’s music scene for more than 15 years playing with several local bands, namely Loft, The Careys, Love Songs for Angry Men and his newest endeavor, The Chinwaggers. His sound is best described as a soulful roots rock band with a twist of twang.
Ray Coudret • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldAndy Tackett • 9pm-midnightSignature Bar & Grill, FaribaultDrive South • 9pm-12:30amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldAn acoustic trio performing eclectic folk and slices of Americana music fused from folk, country, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. These honestly sung songs from the heart result in real music for real people. Mark Jeunermann, Mark Hedenstrom and Scott Cummings have been actively involved in the music scene for more than 20 years. With backgrounds rooted in stage, songwriting and recording they look to paint a picture of real people striving for depth, beauty and emotion, creating a tone of genuine heartache and joy that bring about meaning in life. Drive South invites you to come sit a spell and hear narrative songs and ballads, as the trio spins tales with wit and charm.
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Theater: Great Expectations 2 and 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf NorthfieldSee theater page. Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFW
Lone Rock • 5-7pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldRecreating the old country song with slick licks, choice voices and a rockin’ rhythm section. Fronted by Barbara Piper on vocals/guitar, lead guitarist
Dan Dotzler and Ed Treinen on harps, this band is rounded out with bassist Doug Hamilton and drummer, Richard Hanson. An exceptional grouping.Andrea Sorum • 6-8pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldMinnesota-based singer/songwriter. Sorum’s voice and songs are vulnerable, lilting, uplifting and genre-blending. Expect a night of humor, spiritual quests and the musical equivalent of a good snuggle. Richard Smith • 7:30pmHobgoblin Stoney End, Red WingRichard Smith is a true virtuoso. His musical repertoire spans styles from country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, modern pop and rock to classical guitar. He has an ability to engage and entertain his audience with his wry wit and voice. Awards include: AFG Golden Thumbpick Award, National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Thumbpicker of the Year and National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame. Tickets: $15, available at 1-877-866-3936. Theater: The Odd Couple • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Theater: Curculio • 7:30-8:30pmFosness Room, Christiansen Hall of Music, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.
Good for Gary • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleTwin Cities cover band that specializes in playing current and past dance hits, focusing on the newest top-40 songs. With a seven-piece lineup, there’s no hip-hop, pop or dance song they can’t cover. You will hear some Iggy Azalea, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Mackl-emore and old school jams at every show.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Cannon River Winery St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsWith Irish food for sale by Cannon River Catering and a day full of events, it is sure to be Craic! “Craic” (/kræk/ KRAK), or “crack,” is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment and enjoyable con-versation, particularly prominent in Ireland. It is often used with the definite article – the craic.12:30-3:30pm: Live music from Tom Dahill and Ginny Johnson
– Dahill is a superb entertainer with a great collection of old Irish favorites you might not hear from anyone else. He has command of many instruments. Johnson plays concertina, tin whistle, bodhran and guitar. She came to Irish music through her interest in Irish dancing. Dahill’s collection of tunes is impressive, grow-ing from a lifetime of playing at sessions as well as performing on stage. He puts on a great show for all ages and always gets his audience involved. Johnson has been playing and dancing with Dahill for more than ten years.
4-5pm: Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers – Rince na Chroi (pro-nounced Rink-a na Cree), Gaelic for “dance of the heart,” was founded by Katie Stephens Spangler in 2003 after 15 years of Irish dancing and teaching experience in Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Paul. Rince na Chroi has grown from about 15 dancers to more than 150.
5:30-8:30pm: Ashes For April – Four guys, six acoustic instru-ments and retro pop songs. Includes Lincoln Ashbury (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals), Chubby Ashton (upright bass, vocals), Rocco C’Ash (drums, percussion) and Mickey Mash (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals).
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SUNDAY, MARCH 13
treVeld • 1:30-4:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA Twin Cities-based acoustic music trio that delivers a wonderful blend of instru-mental song and sound
– playful, deep and joyous, with a repertoire of all original works, inspired by the folk music of America, Europe and beyond. Their music contains elements of gypsy, swing, old-time, Celtic, blue-grass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots, a unique and compelling merging into a musical form that has affectionately become known as “treVeldian.” Theater: The Odd Couple • 2pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus: Dueling Harpsichords • 2 and 7pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleWhen they were children, Wolfgang Mozart and his sister, Mari-anne (known as Nannerl), toured all of the major royal courts of Europe, thrilling their hosts with youthful feats of virtuosity. But what did they play? At least two musicologists claim it was these two Harpsichord Concerti by Wagenseil. You will hear them for the first time in the Twin Cities (and perhaps the entire country) as Skip James and Dr. Tami Morse perform in Dueling Harp-sichords. With only 150 people in the audience in each intimate performance, audience members will get to behold this imaginative program up close and personal. Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $5 student, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Theater: Great Expectations • 2 and 7:30pmHaugen Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSee theater page.
Charlie Parr • 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota
Charlie Parr’s heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals don’t strive for authentic-ity – they are authentic. It’s the music of a self-taught guitarist and banjo player who grew up without a TV but with his dad’s recordings of America’s
musical founding fathers, including Charley Patton and Lightnin’ Hopkins, Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly. With his long scraggly hair, “Father Time” beard, thrift-store workingman’s flannel and jeans and emphatic, throaty voice, Parr looks and sounds the part entirely. A beloved regional artist, with a fan base spanning as far as Ireland and Australia, Parr, who grew up in Austin, draws inspiration from the alternately fertile and frozen soil of Minne-sota. Tickets: $16 advance, $19 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Ben Cook-Feltz • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldBen Cook-Feltz returns in support of his critically acclaimed CD release, She Doesn’t Believe Me, featured on 89.3 The Current and on KYMN Radio. A consummate entertainer, Cook-Feltz’s musical stylings call to mind artists like Paul Simon, Billy Joel and Ben Folds. Guest Artist Recital: Christian Howes • 9pmBuntrock Commons, St. Olaf, NorthfieldSt. Olaf College will host a guest artist recital featuring jazz violinist Chris-tian Howes. A performer, educator and composer, Howes was voted No. 1 in the DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (“Rising Stars/Violin”), named among the top three jazz violinists in the JazzTimes critics poll and nominated for Violinist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist Association.Forrest Rangers • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
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Celebrating Rosalie Wahl: Her Honor • 7pmOwatonna Arts CenterLori Sturdevant, columnist for the Star Tribune, will discuss her acclaimed book, Her Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement, published in 2014 by the Minnesota Historical Society Press with a foreword by Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Rosalie Wahl, the first woman to be named to the Minnesota Supreme Court, was described by Joan Growe (Minnesota Secretary of State, 1975-1999) as a “role model and an inspiration for me and so many women.” Walter Mondale (U.S. Vice President, 1977-1981) said, “This important book celebrates [Rosalie Wahl’s] remarkable life. Please read it.” Sturdevant will have copies of her book available for purchase and signing after the program. A $5 fee will be charged at the door, the proceeds benefiting the Owa-tonna Arts Center.Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
CowTalks • 6:30-8pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldTraditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. Gypsy Jazz Jam Session • 7:30-9:30pmThe Grand Event Center, NorthfieldThe fourth annual Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series kicks off with the traditional pairing of guitar and violin. Join local vio-linist Mike Hildebrandt and guitarist Mark Kreitzer for a professionally led jam session including demos, tips and techniques suit-able for beginners to seasoned musicians. Join in the jam or come to listen. All instru-ments and abilities welcome. For more info, visit hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.
Sunday Jazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back set-ting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.Meet Your Local Brewer • 2-6pmThe HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldThe HideAway hosts Montgomery Brewery, Meeting Hall Brewery, F-Town Brewery, Imminent Brewery and Keep-sake Brewery, among others. This is a free event. 21+. Todd Thompson Band • 4-6pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldLocal acoustic music. CowTalks • 7-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldQuiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Open to all.Trivia Night • 8pmThe HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldCome with a team of four. Cost: $5/team.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
Exhibit Opening Reception: Healing Arts Spring-Summer Exhibit 4:30-6pmAllina Hospital OwatonnaSee exhibits page. HERstory Lecture: Iron Jawed Angels Documentary on Journey to Win Women the Right to Vote • 7-9pmSteele County Historical Society, OwatonnaView Iron Jawed Angels during this new lectures series.
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Guest Artist Recital: Hannah Holman 8:15pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf, NorthfieldNew York City Ballet Orchestra cellist Han-nah Holman and pianist Réne Lecuona.Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veter-ans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Happier Hour • 4:30-6pmContent Bookstore, NorthfieldBring the kids and let them enjoy story time while you browse and relax with a glass of wine at this monthly event. Blue Drifters Duet • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA night full of Irish music and traditional Irish food being sold by Cannon River Catering. Blue Drifters Duet performs a wide variety of traditional music, including bluegrass, blues, Cajun, Irish and swing. They include covers from the ’60s-’70s, duet harmonies and outstanding instru-mental skills in acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. The duo is Ben Valine on banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin and Ste-ven Earl Howard with lead vocals, guitar and banjo. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWRing of Kerry • 6:30pmLakeville Area Arts CenterCelebrate St. Patty’s Day in style with Ring of Kerry as they play Irish music on a vari-ety of Celtic instruments. Sounds that range from the thunder of the Irish bodhran drum to the sparkle of the hammered dul-cimer. The band has developed a blend that is animated, ruggedly beautiful and fun. Ticket price includes Irish-themed appetiz-ers served 30 minutes prior to showtime and intermission. Cash bar will be available. Tickets: $24/$28, available at 952/985-4640 or lakevilleareaartscenter.com.Mark Allen • 7-11pmBoxers Bar, FaribaultLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting har-monica. His passionate performances fea-ture your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.
Theater: The Odd Couple • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page. St. Patrick’s Day Concert: Romantica 7:30-9pmSteele County History Center, OwatonnaFrontman Ben Kyle was born in Ireland and moved to Minnesota as a teenager. The Dakota Jazz Club describes Roman-tica’s music as “Irishness couched in the musical landscape of historically American country and folk.” Doors at 6:30pm, music at 7:30pm. Tickets: $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Johnny O’Brien • 8pmTavern Lounge, Northfield
Johnny O’Brien (for-merly John Wills) is a folk/acoustic singer/songwriter from Min-neapolis. “When one thinks of this kind of acoustic folk-blues coming out of Min-
nesota, with barely any accompaniment, a scratchy voice, and a social awareness, one thinks of Dylan. But listening to his records, it’s a good bet that Minneapolis’ Johnny O’Brien has spent more time dig-ging what the young Dylan himself dug, old black Delta blues, Southern Appalachian folk ‘n’ hillbilly, and Woody Guthrie. This stuff is quiet, light-picking stuff that is per-fect when you just don’t want anything with blaring guitars and hammering drums. Coming to a coffeehouse or folk den near you?” Jack Rabid - The Big TakeoverConcert: Jazz I • 8:15pmLion’s Pause, St. Olaf, NorthfieldThe St. Olaf College Jazz I ensemble con-ducted by Dave Hagedorn.DJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
New Moon Trio • 5-7:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldHere’s a taste of 100 years of eclectic Ameri-cana, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Doug Hamilton (bass), Lance Heisler (drums), Justin Lon-don (guitar) and Carrie Jennings (vocals). Obviously they can’t count, but you’ll like the music.
Daniel Groll • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldDaniel Groll fronts the very popular Northfield band The Counterfactuals, whose first album, Minimally Decent People, has garnered critical acclaim in Minnesota and beyond. Groll’s musical stylings have been compared to Willie Nelson, Mason Jennings, Hamilton Leithauser and James Buckley – as such, Groll notes that audiences “should now be prepared to be disappointed.” In addition to his self-deprecating sense of humor, Groll will present stripped-down versions of the band’s tunes, as well as new material and some covers.DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldThe Skally Line • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldBruce Burniece • 9pm-12:30amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldAn evening of classic pop favorites accompanied by piano and guitar. Coyote Wild • 9:30pm-closeBabe’s Music Bar, LakevilleAn eclectic mix of both classic and current rock and country. Built around strong vocals and great harmonies, their set list is a diverse mix of classic rock and contemporary country – something for everyone.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Great Lakes Archaeology Show • 9am-3pmSteele County History Center, OwatonnaThe Steele County History Center hosts the Gopher State Archeo-logical Society and the largest annual artifact show in the region. Items from Steele County dating back to the Paleo time period will be on display such as stone arrowheads and knives, stone axes, copper tools and bone tools, plus more recent historical items such as fur trade artifacts, beadwork, baskets and Native American art. There will be items for trade or sale. You are invited to bring your own artifacts for evaluation.
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Third Wheel Project with Chris Snyder 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsFeaturing Chris Snyder, Derek Patterson and Mike Myers. Singer/songwriter Snyder often plays individually, but also spends time playing in bands such as Firefly and Third Wheel Project. His main focus is piano, guitar, hand drums, ukulele as well as vocals….then he specializes in engineering it all together. Third Wheel Project is a global artist collective – a super band ranging from reggae to folk rock, to roots and blues. They have chapters set up in Alaska, Hawaii, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Germany. Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTheater: The Odd Couple • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.
Samantha “Rastles” the Woman Question • 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)Crossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSee theater page. Texas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFW
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Mark Allen • 5:30-8:30pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting har-monica. His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original com-positions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Northfield Historical Society Annual Meeting • 7pmThe Grand Event Center, NorthfieldNHS is honoring its 2015 volunteers of the year, Jackson Hill-mann, Randy Knox and Lisa Peterson. There will be a presenta-tion about the Malt-O-Meal Collection that was donated to the society. Don Shelby Presents Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi • 7pmSheldon Theater, Red WingUnitarian Universalist Fellowship Cabaret Evening • 7pmMasonic Lodge, NorthfieldCabaret Evening with local musicians and light refreshments in a coffeehouse atmosphere. More at uunorthfield.org.Theater: The Odd Couple • 7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.
Authors Day • 12-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPull up a chair, grab your favorite book and a glass of award-winning wine to go with it. Several authors will be at Cannon River Winery showcasing, selling and signing their books. Vinnie Rose • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls
Rose’s vision of more than a decade has culminated in a genre-crossing, explosive dance pop that seamlessly meanders through rock, country and Americana. Minnesota/Wisconsin locals are quick to recall weekend cabin trips to the lake while listening to Cas-tin’ to the Wine and Lake Country. Love song enthusiasts enjoy the simple yet meticulously
produced compositions of In the Air, She Dreams and My Bride. Rose’s social commentary added to his energetic performances is always a crowd favorite.Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFWBen Aaron • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldBen Aaron brings his original folk, blues and Americana songs. Sit back and enjoy as he plays your favorite popular songs from the past and present, along with selections from his recent CD release, Blue Winter.
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A folk trio playing compelling Celtic, original and Ameri-cana music, known for its three-part
harmonies, guitar and mandolin.Sunday Jazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back set-ting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.Todd Thompson Band • 4-6pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldLocal acoustic music. CowTalks • 7-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldQuiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.
MONDAY, MARCH 21
Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWTheater: Julius Caesar • 7:30pmNewhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultSee theater page. Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldScandinavian jam. Open to all.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Exhibit Opening Reception: Marj Gruszewski and Gerie Thelen • 4-6pmNorthfield Senior CenterSee exhibits page.Willie Murphy – West Bank to West
Bank, the Mississippi to the Cannon – with Jon Manners • 7pmCocktail Room, Loon Liquors, NorthfieldAcclaimed as a folk/
blues classic Murphy also helped define R&B/soul music. Murphy was a charter member of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame with Bob Dylan and Prince. North-field’s Jon Manners opens. Cover charge $15. Advance reservations with prepay-ment strongly recommended. Contact [email protected].
Love is a Rose: A Tribute to Linda Ron-stadt • 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota
Crossings brings back Pamela McNeill Productions to perform this tribute with reverence, power and emotion. With a band made up of some of the Midwest’s finest play-ers and the incred-
ible, heartfelt vocals of McNeill and Mary Jane Alm, this concert is sure to please. Hear beloved songs including When Will I Be Loved, Blue Bayou, Heatwave, You’re No Good, Ooh Ooh Baby, It’s So Easy, Poor Poor Pitiful Me and Hurt So Bad. Tickets: $28 advance, $32 at the door, available at Crossings, crossingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing 7:30-11:30pmSignature Bar & Grill, FaribaultGet your swing groove on with hot licks, stellar vocals and great tunes of the Swing Era. No cover. Optimum Trajectory • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldA jazz quintet based in the Twin Cities. Their repertoire spans jazz classics from the ’30s to the ’50s and contemporary jazz and originals. Band members include Ira Adel-man (alto and tenor saxophones), Garth Anderson (drums), Jeff Gurney (acoustic and electric bass), Steve Hillson (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Tim McNamara (gui-tar). More at optimum-trajectory-jazz.com.Fathom Lane w/ Katy Vernon • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldJoining Fathom Lane is London-native singer/songwriter Katy Vernon, a passion-ate performer renowned for her unique stylings and powerhouse vocals.DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Vernal Equinox Service • 10amMasonic Lodge, NorthfieldUnitarian Universalist Fellowship ser-vice in celebration of the Earth. More at uunorthfield.org
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Mark Kreitzer • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldThis multi-instrumentalist, award-winning song-writer and Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Famer presents an array of original and cover tunes. Kreitzer has toured exten-sively around the Midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals and concerts and on television and radio, including A Prairie Home Com-panion. He brings his bluegrass chops to the world of modern folk and Americana music, combining smart and thoughtful lyrics with tight vocals and expert picking. Cowaroke • 9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
Joel Kachel • 5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsOriginal singer/songwriter. A child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engaging stage presence and lively music. This
high-energy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more.Movie Night • 5pm (kids), 7:30pm (adults)The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, NorthfieldEach Friday join the HideAway family for a free movie night, with a kids’ movie at 5pm and a 7:30pm movie for adults. Free popcorn. Bar Bingo • 7pmL&M Bar & Grill, DundasTexas Hold ‘Em • 8pmNorthfield VFWLonesome Dan Kase • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldFor the last 15 years Lone-some Dan Kase has been playing his unique brand of country-blues on stages throughout the U.S. His live performances showcase his unique finger-picking style and warm vocals as well as his depth of knowledge in the history of the blues.
Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30pmNewhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary’s, FaribaultSee theater page. Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Traditional Irish Music Session 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & the Works • 7:30pmAmes Center, BurnsvilleOne Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the great-est rock band of all time. Tickets: $30-50, available at the Ames Center Box Office, 800/982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veter-ans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWExhibit Opening Reception: Through the Camera Lens: Early Northfield Photography by Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James • 6:30pmNorthfield Historical SocietySee exhibits page. Throwback Thursday Movie Series: Caddyshack • 7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultStarring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield. $7 adults, $5 age 12 and under. ‘The Children Remember’ Documen-tary on Life in the Orphanage 7-8:30pmSteele County History Center, Owatonna
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The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to festival favorites. Tickets: $18, available at 1-877-866-3936. Claudia Schmidt with Dean Magraw • 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)Crossings at Carnegie, ZumbrotaSchmidt’s silky-smooth voice and charismatic stage presence coupled with Magraw’s seemingly endless posi-tive energy radiate through the music. Exploring jazz, folk, blues and world music is something few musicians can do like Schmidt does. The concert is an endless display of self-realization through humor and longing, leav-ing audience members yearning to become an integral part of her world. Composer/guitarist Magraw’s musical passion transcends all boundaries, yet the vital essence of his distinctive style remains. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door, available at Crossings, cross-ingsatcarnegie.com or 507/732-7616.Mark Allen • 8pmTavern Lounge, NorthfieldLocal favorite Mark Allen is an Americana singer/songwriter who presents a touch of country, blues, rock and a hard-hitting harmon-ica. His passionate performances feature your favorite covers as well as original compositions from his recent CD release, Whiskey Sweet, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. DJ • 9pm-1amRueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
Sunday Jazz Jam • 2-3:30pmHot Spot Music Studio, NorthfieldOpen to musicians of all ages and abilities, this jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting. Charts will be provided for everyone to follow along. It’s a spiritual experience. More at hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.
DJ • 9-11pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldPaula Lammers • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldPaula Lammers is “a solid soprano voice who shares each song’s story with heartfelt conviction, clear diction and a sweet (but not too-sweet) tone, swing where it needs to swing, energy where it needs to pop, wistful musing or upbeat sunshine as the story merits” – Andrea Canter, Jazz Police.com. A native of St. Peter, MN, Lammers has released two acclaimed recordings in the company of small ensembles of Twin Cities’ top musicians.
Chris Miller • 9pmFroggy Bottoms River Pub & Lily PADio, NorthfieldLyrics that will make you cry, a voice that will make you sing and guitar that will make you dance. Throw in a healthy dose of off-the-cuff wit and you’ve got a Chris Miller show.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Andrew Walesch • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsWhether recording jingles, producing shows, composing and arranging, or singing as a solo artist and with big bands all over the country, Walesch is known for his unique approach to The Great Ameri-can Songbook. He has sung and played on the stage of The Bluebird Café in Nashville and the the legendary Chicago Theater and has appeared on the nationally syndicated broadcast Mountain Stage on NPR. In March of 2015, he premiered his highly successful conception, “100 Years of Sinatra,” to two sold-out audiences at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in the Twin Cities with the Andrew Walesch Big Band. Bar Bingo • 3pmNorthfield VFW
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CowTalks • 7-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldQuiz Night • 8pmRueb ‘N’ Stein, NorthfieldTeams compete for prizes and bragging rights. $5/team, $1 off drinks.
MONDAY, MARCH 28
Bingo • 7pmCarbone’s, NorthfieldCribbage Tourney • 7pmNorthfield VFWNorthern Roots Session • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
HERstory Lecture: Women’s History Month • 7-8:30pmSteele County History Center, OwatonnaTopic to be determined. Acoustic Jam Session • 8-10pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pmRueb ‘n’ Stein, NorthfieldA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal set-ting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.
Gypsy Jazz Jam Session • 7:30-9:30pmThe Grand Event Center, NorthfieldThe second session in the 2016 Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series continues, featuring the dynamic duo of Robert Bell (guitar) and Tony Balluff (clarinet). These sessions include demos, tips and techniques from the pros – fun for all from beginners to seasoned musicians. Join in the jam or just come to listen. All instruments and abilities welcome. For more info, visit hotspotmusic.org/jam-series.Rants & Recitations (Open Mic) • 9-11:30pmThe Contented Cow, Northfield
THURSDAY, MARCH 31
Commanders Coffee • 10amNorthfield VFWHave coffee with some of the bravest veterans of foreign wars. Public welcome. Bar Bingo • 6pmNorthfield VFWSymposium for Constructive Political Discourse and In-quiry: Prospects for Civil Disagreement • 7pmViking Theater, St. Olaf, NorthfieldUniversity of Toronto Professor of Philosophy Mark Kingwell.Disaster Roundtable: A Survivor’s Perspective • 7-8:30pmSteele County History Center, OwatonnaOne of a number of roundtables/lectures on the topic of disasters in Steele County. Presented in conjunction with the exhibit MN and Steele County Disasters. Cowaroke • 9pmThe Contented Cow, NorthfieldDJ and Karaoke • 9pm-1amFroggy Bottoms River Pub and Lily PADio, NorthfieldBy Speedo Entertainment.
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no! I will push on until I find forest, prairie, water and good tillable soil.”The family found what they desired near Cannon Falls and Ira Sumner grew to manhood here as he helped out on the farm. In 1864, Sumner attended Hamline, Minnesota’s first university, which was located from 1854 to 1869 in Red Wing. A listing of students includes Sumner, referred to as an artist, and Margaret Frazier [sic], who would become his wife in 1872. In Red Wing, Sumner served a three-year apprenticeship with B.F. Failing, learning the art of making dagguerreotypes, tin-
Early Photographers Ira Sumner and E.N. James On March 24 the Northfield Historical Society will open an exhibit, “Through the Camera Lens: Early Northfield Pho-tography.” The exhibit will feature enlarged photographs that spotlight the work of two of Northfield’s earliest and finest photographers, Ira E. Sumner and Edward N. James. In these days of instant photos and ubiquitous selfies, it is hard to imagine anyone having to hold very still for a photograph. But it was necessary to do so for the first commercially suc-cessful photographs called dagguereotypes, which date back to 1839. In this year Louis Daguerre of France showed how to create a one-of-a-kind image on a silvered copper plate and the photographic profession of Sumner and James was born. Ira E. Sumner Ira Sumner’s name is remembered more often locally than that of E.N. James because in 1876 Sumner took photographs of two men who were very cooperative about sitting still. Sumner took photos of the bodies of Clell Miller and Bill Chadwell after they were shot on Sept. 7 by Northfield citizens defending the First National Bank from robbery by the James-Younger Gang. These photos were sold nationwide, printed in news-papers, magazines and books and are still sold as cards at the Northfield Historical Society today. E.N. James (not related to Jesse James) ended up in California where he worked in orange groves while showing continuing mastery of the evolving pho-tographic profession. Both Sumner and James made invalu-able contributions to the pictorial history of our area that are celebrated in this Northfield Historical Society exhibit. Some interesting details of Ira Sumner’s life are found in an account of his daughter, Grace Sumner Northrop, in Rice County Families (RCHS, 1981). Ira’s father, Ebenezer (called Eben), and Ira’s mother, Gracey Searles, had married in 1835 in Ohio where four of their ten children were born. But Eben felt Ohio was getting too crowded, so he moved his family to Illinois, where fifth child Ira E. Sumner was born on June 24, 1845, in Coral, Illinois (McHenry County). Northrop wrote, “When Ira was six years old, again the head of the fam-ily packed up in a covered wagon with two cows hitched on behind and started west.” At a stop in Chicago, land agents offered “great promises of a delightful future” if they would stay. But Eben was insulted and exclaimed, “Do you think I want to raise my family in a bog and swamp like this? Indeed
HISTORICHAPPENINGS
By Susan Hvistendahl
As shown in this cartoon from Punch’s Almanack for 1855, the first commercially successful photographic process of dagguerreo-types, invented in France by Louis Daguerre in 1839, had its challenges and was not always successful. Punch was a British weekly humor magazine, founded in 1841, which introduced the term “cartoon.”
types and albumen prints, according to a feature on Sumner by Patricia Krause in The Northfield Magazine (Fall, 1987).In 1866 or 1867 (sources vary), Sumner came to Northfield to work for a year in the gallery of Welsh immigrant Zachariah Roberts. Sumner described Roberts’ start in photogra-phy during the Civil War in a March 14, 1896, story in the Northfield News. Roberts “had a whole gal-lery on a wheel barrow. He went from one camp to another taking pictures, and finally wheeled his barrow into Northfield and opened the first gallery in the city.” Sumner then returned to Red Wing for four years, establishing a gallery of his own and part-nering with Gustaf Berg for a while on Main Street.Sumner came back to Northfield after his marriage to Marga-ret Ann Fraser on New Year’s Day, 1872. She had come to the U.S. from Canada with her widowed mother in 1865 and set-tled in Red Wing where she met Ira. A Northfield News story from Feb. 8, 1890, said, “His fancy for Northfield and its beauty seemed to create a desire in him to return, so he moved back to the city and became a partner of Mr. Roberts.” They operated Roberts & Sumner together until 1875, when Sumner became the sole proprietor of Sumner Studios at 315 ½ Division St. Then came Sept. 7, 1876, when the headline of the Rice County Journal extra at 4 p.m. was “Robbery & Murder! Desperate Attempt to Rob the Bank! J.L. Heywood Shot Dead at His Post – Would not open the Safe!” Barely two hours earlier, the James-Younger Gang had made a brazen bank rob-bery attempt at Northfield’s First National Bank. Two robbers lay dead in the street, felled in a gunfight by Northfield citizens Henry Wheeler
Ira E. Sumner grew up in Can-non Falls and had galleries in Red Wing, Cannon Falls and Northfield during his long career as a pho-tographer. Sumner had a second floor studio at 315 Division St. in Northfield from 1872 until early in 1917. His son Charles Stuart Sum-ner took over and finally sold the studio in 1938. Courtesy Cannon Falls Historical Society
The bodies of Clell Miller (top left) and Bill Chadwell (top right), the outlaws of the James-Younger Gang who were killed in the attempt to rob Northfield’s First National Bank on Sept. 7, 1876, were photographed in Ira Sumner’s studio. Within a month, photos of Charlie Pitts (middle left) who was killed in a Sept. 21 gunfight near Madelia and the captured Younger brothers, Cole (middle right), Jim (lower left) and Bob (lower right), were being sold to the public in this set of six by Sumner and other photographers.Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
This stereograph was taken by Sum-ner, c. 1880. The view looks north-west across Bridge Square, includ-ing businesses on the north side of the square with the iron bridge to the left. A stereograph is made with two images placed side by side, so that when it is viewed in a stereoscope, it appears nearly three-dimensional. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
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and Anselm Manning. The rest of the gang (Frank and Jesse James, Charlie Pitts and Cole, Jim and Bob Younger) fled in disarray, pursued by posses in the largest ever manhunt in the U.S. Pitts was killed in a battle on Sept. 21 near Madelia in which the Younger brothers were captured. Jesse and Frank James had split from the others and made their way back to Missouri but the James-Younger Gang’s long string of robber-ies ended on Division Street.Ira Sumner’s daughter, Grace Sumner Northrop, wrote a let-ter from her home in Sun City, Arizona, dated July 18, 1978, giving some family information to Emily Buth, the curator of Faribault’s museum, then located at the Buckham Memorial Library. She revealed that Ira Sumner had missed the excite-
ment of the raid: “Father never got over regretting that he had gone hunting that day for the prairie chickens were flying.” Meanwhile, her mother Margaret was on her way back from her “old home in Canada where she had gone to introduce my brother, Charles Stuart Sumner, who was two years old.” Newsboys came through the train in St. Paul crying, “Big robbery in Northfield!” and saying the robbers had “shot and killed many Northfield residents.” Northrop said her mother “often told of the awful fear and worry she suffered as she traveled on to Northfield for she was sure Father was one of the dead residents. Great was her relief when he stood on the platform at the depot to meet her.” George Huntington, author of an account of the raid in 1895
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The Northfield Historical Society’s new exhibit focuses on two of Northfield’s photographers who were part of the booming photography business of the late 1800s. Ten selections from the prolific works of Ira E. Sumner and E.N. James from the Northfield Historical Society’s collection have been reproduced on a large scale, ranging from 30 inches to 75 inches wide, with a number of historic photographs, negatives and equipment on display. The majority of early photographs are portraits of individuals and groups of people but, as photographic technology
Northfield Historical Society Photography Exhibit Opens March 24
developed, photographers were able to record scenes of towns, landscapes, events and more informal activities of daily life. For a limited time, visitors can take photographs in front of a historic backdrop replica in a recreated photographer’s studio. The exhibit opens with a reception at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 24 and will be on view at 408 Division St. through September. For a limited time, visitors can take photographs in front of a historic backdrop replica in a recreated photographer’s studio.
called Robber and Hero, wrote that the bodies of the two rob-bers shot in Northfield were placed in an empty granary over-night. Trains brought in crowds of curious people who packed the town square, eager to hear details of the raid and to see the bodies which were put on display there. The bodies were also taken to Sumner’s studio to be photographed.Sumner’s photos were used to hasten identifications of the unknown robbers at a time when bodies could deteriorate rapidly, but there is no doubt the photos were also money-makers. Northrop wrote that “with the help of a photographer in Mankato, a complete roster of the robbers caught near Madelia, Minnesota, was made.” (The Mankato photographer was Elias Everitt, whose name will resurface later in connec-tion with E.N. James.) Just two weeks after Madelia, Northfield photographers Sumner and F.V. Bingham advertised for sale photographs of the six captured robbers in the Oct. 5, 1876, Rice County Journal. The photos were in high demand by the public from the outset and it is said that the photos earned $50,000, sold in sets of six, at $2 a dozen. In 1877, Sumner went into partnership with F.V. Bingham, expanding offerings to include “a very full stock of frames, ste-reoscopes, views, albums &c. Pianos, organs and music-stools for sale on the best of terms.” This “bulletin” was written for the Rice County Journal of Jan. 4, 1877, and was signed, “Yours photographically, musically and muchly.” A year later, Sumner bought out Bingham. In the 1890s, Sumner had a branch gal-lery in Cannon Falls. The Cannon Falls Beacon, cited in the Northfield News of Sept. 5, 1891, reported that Sumner was building a photograph gallery there and planned “to have the finest gallery in Goodhue county.”
John W. North founded Northfield in 1855 and posed for Sumner in September of 1883, during his only visit back to Northfield since his departure in 1861 when Pres. Lincoln appointed him to be surveyor general of the Territory of Nevada. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
Above: Sumner operated a branch gallery in Cannon Falls in the 1890s, as shown in the fore-ground of this photo credited to Westman & Nordmark of Minneapolis. Courtesy Cannon Falls Historical Society
Left: Sumner took many pictures of individuals and groups from both St. Olaf and Carleton col-leges in Northfield, including this human totem pole composed of Carleton Academy students in the winter of 1898. The names from top down are Nels Ellickson, Joe Sheldon, Jesse Palmer, James Chalmers, Martin Larson, Hiram Cleveland and Francis Dickey. Courtesy Carleton College Archives
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A story in the Northfield News of March 14, 1896, noted that “The art of photography has made some advances since Mr. Sumner went into business, but he has promptly kept up with the times and takes great pride in all the productions of his camera and allows no work to leave his studio that is not up to the standard. He also makes large contact print photographs, life size 20 x 24.” In October of that year Sumner accepted a position as a traveling salesman for a wholesale dealer of photographic supplies. At the turn of the century, his North-field gallery was renamed Sumner & Son Studio when Charles Stuart Sumner joined his father in the business.
Ira Sumner’s name was in the headlines for helping capture a horse thief in Minneapolis in the Northfield News of Oct. 31, 1903. While riding with a friend in an automobile, they saw a man driving a horse-drawn carriage “at a furious speed,” who was cruelly beating an exhausted horse. The friend drove his auto into the carriage to break the harness and stop the beating. In the encounter that followed, the angry man struck Sumner “a stunning blow on the side of his head” and Sumner “hit the fellow a blow behind the ear and felled him. The fellow was held down until a policeman was called and then turned over to the officer.” This story concluded, “The reward which should rightly belong to Mr. Sumner was claimed by the officer to whom Mr. Sumner turned over the alleged horse thief.”
A Sept. 16, 1915, Northfield Independent article on “Sumner & Son, City’s Pioneer Gallery” said that there were “in the neigh-borhood of 100,000 plates stored away in his gallery,” showing men, women and children “from every station in life.” Sumner said his policy has “always been to treat everybody square” and to “deliver exactly what we say we will.”
After a couple years of poor health, Sumner died on July 10, 1918. His obituary in the Northfield News of July 12 said that he was “known for his jovial, youthful disposition, which he retained to the very last, and for the great interest which he took in his work.” He had been in the photography business in Northfield for 45 years, from 1872 until early in 1917, at the same place, 315 ½ Division St., and “his mind was clear to the last” as he read newspapers and followed world news. He was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery.
After his father’s death, Charles Stuart Sumner (known as Stu-art) took over the business for 20 years until he sold it in May of 1938 to Owatonna photographer Louis Thomas. He died in a Faribault rest home on Jan. 2, 1954. In May of 2007, the Northfield Historical Society received a donation of 12 glass plate negatives with images of six of the James-Younger Gang members from Northfield native Ben Nystuen who was attending his 50-year St. Olaf College reunion. The negatives had been given to him by his father, J. Elmer Nystuen, who had gotten them from Stuart Sumner. The elder Nystuen had made prints from the negatives, which he put in the men’s room of the West Woodley Street gas sta-tion he ran from 1928 to 1948. Ben Nystuen had stored the images in a dresser drawer in Colorado and decided to donate them after thieves broke into his home but fortunately left the negatives behind, not realizing their worth. These valuable glass plate negatives are part of the legacy now of Ira Sumner at the Northfield Historical Society.E.N. James Henry A. James (grandson of E.N. James) and his wife, Ardith Y. James, of Redlands, California, submitted an information sheet on “Photographer E.N. James” on Sept. 14, 1994, which is at the Rice County Historical Society. I have added some addi-tional research to their very helpful account. (Henry A. James is deceased, but Ardith James, a native of Winona, Minn., still lives in Redlands.)Edward Newell James was born June 20, 1850, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the second son of Benaiah Marston James and Mary Dearborn Haines James. The family moved west throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, finally settling on a 65-acre farm east of Northfield in 1866. In 1871 Benaiah built and operated a cheese factory and later worked as a foreman at Ames Mills. He was elected to the state legislature in 1874 and again in 1889 (never campaigning for it, according to his 1910 obituary). He was a street commissioner and one of the first councilmen in Northfield.E.N. James (known by his initials) started a photography business in Northfield in 1872, at age 22, but moved to Illinois shortly thereafter for seven years. On April 26, 1876, he mar-
Edward Newell James, whose photographic career flourished in Northfield mostly in the 1880s and 1890s, created this interesting self-portrait in his Northfield studio in this undated tintype. Courtesy Rice County Historical Society
In this ad from the Northfield News of Dec. 6, 1890, E.N. James announces the new location of his studio on Bridge Square. He is shown in the ad, unnamed but presumably recognizable to his satisfied past customers. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
James took a number of striking photos of scenes in Northfield, including this undated view of Bridge Square taken from the roof of Ames Mill on the west side of the Cannon River. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
ried Mary A. Sawyer, who died of pneumonia Sept. 2, 1878. Their daughter Mary Lydia (born in 1877) was brought to his parents in Northfield as he continued his photography busi-ness in Illinois and spent a year in Michigan. In April of 1885, James was back in Northfield, renting part of the Lyceum Building at 109 E. 4th Street for a photograph gallery. The Carletonia of May 1, 1885, took note of his gallery, saying that James is “an enterprising, first-class artist, and is deserving of a liberal patronage by the public. We bespeak for Mr. James his full share of the student trade.” A sketch of his life in the Northfield News of Feb. 8, 1890, said he was still occupying the Lyceum gallery, standing “ready to meet all competition” with assistants who “are almost constantly engaged in touching up negatives, taking prints, and fill-ing orders.” Then, an ad in the Dec. 6, 1890, Northfield News announced that he was “now fairly settled in his new quar-ters” next to the Bridge, ready to “add new laurels to his past unprecedented success.” James had married Northfield schoolteacher Lucy A. Hutchin-son on Oct. 14, 1889, and they had two sons, Warren on Aug. 22, 1890, and Ralph on Jan. 27, 1892. In October of 1892, James sold his Northfield studio to H.S. King. James took photos throughout south central Minnesota, including Mankato, where he probably met Elias Everitt. Then, in March of 1895, James traveled to southern states to photograph historic sites in states such as Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. The Nov. 14, 1896, Northfield News, announced that “pioneer photog-rapher” James was opening a gallery over Hagan’s Shoe Store, was “prepared to do first-class work” and wished to meet his old customers.
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James also specialized in photographing Northfield’s college students, including this historic tableau vivant of four Carleton women taken during the 1887-88 school year. Courtesy Carleton College Archives
E.N. James took this cabinet card photo of his family on his father Benaiah M. James’ farm east of Northfield on August 21, 1889. Benaiah and his wife Mary are shown sitting on the porch and E.N. James himself is included, sitting on the lawn. Courtesy Northfield Historical Society
In April of 1890, Benaiah James had fallen in love with California after a visit to Riverside, a town which was becoming a leader of the new citrus industry and had been founded in 1870 by North-field’s founder, John W. North. Benaiah’s wife followed in July and they settled in Redlands, California, just 17 miles from Riverside, planting an orange grove around the home which was said to be one of the best groves in the city 20 years later. E.N. James was encouraged by his parents to join them, as they felt the climate would be beneficial for his tuberculosis.Finally, in January of 1898, James came to check out southern California, living
with his parents on their orange ranch and working as a day laborer in neighboring orange groves. Elias Everitt of Mankato had moved to Redlands and, by May of 1899, James was work-ing for Everitt as a free-lance photographer, while substituting in the gallery for him on occasion. (Everitt ran a studio in Redlands from 1897 to 1924 and there are 4,000 prints in his
collection at the San Bernardino County Museum there.) In June of 1899, James sent for his wife and two sons in Minnesota. They moved into the home of scholarly and kind Willard A. Nichols, receiving housing in exchange for caretaking of this retired civil engineer. James looked after Nichols’ 20 acres of orange groves and provided maintenance, but he also kept up his interest in photography. He took pictures of visiting presidents McKinley (1901) and Teddy Roosevelt (1903), the early business district of Redlands, orange groves and panoramas of the Redlands valley. Several of his photos are in the National Archives and one photograph of a peak in the San Bernardino mountain range, which had been presented to McKinley, is displayed at his recreated office at the Smithsonian Museum.
E.N. James died July 17, 1922, at age 72 in Redlands, Cali-fornia. Ira Sumner had died just four years before at age 73 in Northfield. Both of these pioneer photographers have left behind indelible images that have enriched local history.
Thank you for research help to Hayes Scriven, Stephanie Hess and Cathy Osterman of the Northfield Historical Society, Susan Garwood of the Rice County Historical Society, Zachary Wareham of the Cannon Falls Historical Society, Eric Hillemann of the Carleton College Archives and Afton Esson of the Goodhue County Historical Society.
Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.Owatonna Arts Center • 507/451-0533 • oacarts.orgCollage for the Painter – Mar. 12, 10am $23. Call to register. Cellini Spiral Bracelet Making – Mar. 12, 9am – $55. Call to
register.Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault • 321 Central Ave. N. 507/332-7372 • paradisecenterforthearts.org. Ceramic Projects – Sat through Mar. 19, 1-3pm – Instructed by Barney Smith. Projects include mirror frame, box, bowl or basket, butter dish, “winged” vase, colander, high-heeled wine holder and whistles. Hand-building techniques will be used and include coil building, slab building and slump/hump mold. Projects also avail-able for throwers. Decoration techniques include sgraffito, under-glaze and hand-dipping glaze. All skill levels welcomed. Members $126, nonmembers $162, supplies $39. Spring Break Clay – Mar. 14-16, 11:15-12:45pm – Join Dianne
Lockerby for three mornings working in clay – whether you are new to clay or already have dirty hands. Come with ideas and Dianne will guide you through your projects. Call for scholarship details. Cost: $44.50 members, $53.50 nonmembers.
Paint a Portrait of Your Pet – Mar. 16, 10am-12pm Rice County Historical Society, Faribault 1814 2nd Ave. NW • 507/332-2121 • rchistory.org Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable – third Thu, 7-9pmRiver Bend Nature Center, Faribault • 1000 Rustad Rd. 507/332-7151 • rbnc.org Lifelong Learning: Trapping 101 – Mar. 2, 1-3pm – Open to se-
niors and other interested adults. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Pre-registration required.
OWLS: Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors – Mar. 16, 12-2pm – Open to seniors. Catered meal and nature presentation. Topic: Star Stories: Not Just for the Greeks. $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Pre-registration required.
Restoration Club – Mar. 16, 3-5pm – Open to adults. A land resto-ration work day held once a month. Free. No registration required.
Nature Book Club – Mar. 22, 7-8pm – Open to adults. Free. Homeschool Program: Kitchen Chemistry Science Experiments
– Mar. 28, 2-3:30pm – Open to homeschoolers K-6. $8. Pre-regis-tration required.
Steele County History Center • 507/451-1420 steelehistorymuseum.orgHistory Detectives – first Thu, 9am – For pre-school age children.
Each month will explore a different topic like the legends and lore of Minnesota, what it was like to be a child during WWII, early transportation and more.
Time Travelers – first Thu, 6:30pm – For children grades K-6. Each month will explore a different topic and engage in storytell-ing, activities and more for the children to learn from.
Genealogy Club Meeting – Mar. 1, 10-11am – Join others inter-ested in learning more about genealogy and best practices.
Home, Home on the Range – Mar. 3, 9-10am – Learn about prai-rie animals that lived in Steele County before people arrived.
Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls • 421 Mill St. 507/263-7400 cannonriverwinery.comWine & Wool – Wednesdays, 6-8pm – A weekly open knitting/
crocheting community with wine. Enjoy $5 flights while creating with friends. Free and open to the public.
Yoga on the Vine – Mar. 6, 1-3pm – Awaken your sense with gently flowing postures and guided relaxation, then sit back and unwind in Cannon River Winery’s charming event space for a chakra-themed wine tasting. Bring a friend and plan to stay for the live music downstairs afterward. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. $25 includes yoga and wine tasting flight. Cheese, crackers and additional wine will be available for purchase. Registration is required. Register online. Space is limited.
Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota • 320 East Ave. crossingsatcarnegie.com • 507/732-7616 Classes in the arts for preschoolers through adults.Intro to Weaving – Tues through Mar. 15, 6:30-8:30pm – After an
introduction to the basics, you’ll return to warp looms and begin your project, completed by the fourth session. Gain skills to com-plete many future projects. Bring a loom or borrow from instruc-tor Nancy Ellison. Cost: $89.
The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, Northfield 507/663-0400 • 421 Division St. S. • thehideawaynorthfield.comArt and Wine Night – first Tues (Mar. 1), 6:30pm – $26 for all
painting supplies and instruction. Come early for food and drink, not included. Reserve your spot at 507/664-0400.
Science Fiction Book Group – Mar. 28, 7-9pm – No charge, new members always welcome.
Just Food Co-op, Northfield • 516 Water St. S. • 507/650-0106 justfood.coopKnitting Night – Mon, 7-9pm – Knit, chat, share ideas and get
help. 507/645-6331 for more info.Lakeville Area Arts Center • 20965 Holyoke Ave. • 952/985-4640 Find art-related classes at lakevilleareaartscenter.comNorthfield Arts Guild • 507/645-8877 • 304 Division St. The Arts Guild has a little something for everyone – all ages, all abilities, all levels. Get messy in a clay class or refine your movement in a dance class, plus lots more. Register online or stop by to register at the Northfield Arts Guild. Classes are available for youth, adults, homeschoolers and those with special needs. Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center 313 1/2 Division St. • northfieldmeditation.orgChildren’s Circle Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm. Children and
their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.
Northfield Senior Center • 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. northfieldseniorcenter.org • 507/664-3700. Programs for active older adults in a premier fitness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.African Drumming – Tuesdays, March 1-15, 6-7:30pm – Taught
by Bob Gregory-Bjorklund will teach two- and three-part drum songs from Ghana. Cost: $32m/$42nm. Call 507/664-3700 to register.
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Archer House Bittersweet Cafe page 31 212 Division St, Northfield • 507/645-5661 – Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-5pm. Truestone coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, organic juices, fresh baked goods including their famous popovers and cinnamon sugar popovers, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, soup and desserts. Chapati 214 Division St., Northfield • 507/645-2462 • chapati.us Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.Contented Cow page 16 302 Division St. S., Northfield • contentedcow.com • 3pm-close British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.El Tequila page 5 1010 Hwy. 3 S., Northfield • 507/664-9139 – 11am -10pm – Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful mar-garitas and more. Party room available.Froggy Bottoms River Pub/Lily PADio page 14 307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Mon 4-10pm, Tue/Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am-9pm – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.
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For Jack Hoschouer, a 100-mile bike ride is a pretty comfortable trek. Until his knees began to complain.Jack has arthritis in both knees. As the pain worsened, he got injections that helped for awhile. When it got worse, his wife Aya encouraged him to consider surgery. “I put it off for a long time,” Jack says. Jack met with his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brad Wille, who was highly recommended by friends and neighbors with “universally positive experiences,” Jack says. “He’s a personable guy who gets stuff done, gives useful information, and takes time to answer my questions.” Dr. Wille has performed over 2,000 joint replacements in his 26-year career. Patients receive excellent care in a welcoming environment close to home. Dr. Wille replaced Jack’s right knee at Northfield Hospital. He received physical therapy at the Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in Northfield. “It wasn’t fun but it’s got to be done. Jack shrugs. “I noticed
an improvement week to week.” The convenient location of CSMR made it easy to stick with a rehab regimen and receive follow-up care from the surgeons. He started biking again and was riding 35 miles within five months after surgery. Dr. Wille recommends trying other options – medication, injections, physical therapy – before considering surgery. “Often, we tell people there is no urgency in doing a knee replacement until their pain warrants it,” he says. “When they start having pain at night, or pain that limits their level of activity and affects their quality of life, that’s when most people are ready to consider surgery.”Jack’s advice? “Do it. If you don’t it’s just going to get worse.”
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