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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, October 18 LOST HIGHWAY plays @10PM Saturday, October 19 JERRY RODES plays @9PM for the SCENE bash Euchre Tourney Starts @11AM

Thursday, October 31 Come as your favorite Zombie! Purchase a SKULL mug and receive $2.00 beer or bar pour in a 16 oz glass. Save your mug for Costume Party Nov 1. (Only 100 mugs being sold)

Friday, October 25 HITCHVILLE plays @10PM Saturday, October 26 DJ Dance Party No Cover Charge! Starts @9:30PM Sunday, October 27 VIKINGS vs PACKERS Meatloaf Contest! Bring in your homemade meatloaf for a “Loaf-Off”. Prize given to the Best meatloaf! Meatloaf will be set out at half time for customers to sample! Thursday, October 31 ZOMBIE NIGHT & DJ DANCE PARTY Friday, November 1 HICKTOWN MAFIA plays @10PM and BEST COSTUME CONTEST IN TOWN! Saturday, November 2 BIG CITY plays @10PM Euchre @11AM

Friday, November 1 Giving $400 in prizes away! – Walk the COSTUME LINE at 11:00 for the judges to see and to qualify for prizes / show us your stuff through-out the night / prizes being given away @ 1:30 am. ALSO - Purchase a 16 oz SKULL mug and receive discount drinks all night long! (only 100 cups sold for both Thursday and Friday night – get here early to get yours!) (Discounted drink varies from the Thursday night special)

Friday, November 8 CHRIS BROOKS plays @10PM Saturday, November 9 THE JOHNNY B BAND plays @10PM Friday, November 15 STERNS COUNTY 17 plays @10PM Saturday, November 16 AMERICAN HITMEN plays @10PM from America’s Got Talent Euchre @11AM

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ell, here we are. We’ve promised it for months. We’ve teased it. Promoted the hell out of it. Given you a couple of sneak peeks. And finally, the day has arrived. You are now holding in your hand SouthernMinn Scene’s inaugural Best of SoMinn issue. While we will allow that the research was a little less than scientific, it was exhaustive. We primed you for it all through the month of June – “Best of SoMinn is coming. Prepare your nominations.” In July, we asked you to give us your ideas: who’s the biggest celebrity in Southern Minnesota? Where’s the best Mexican food? What’s the best men’s store? We gave you more than 150 categories and you responded by giving us more than 600 nominees. Finally, in August, we turned you loose and asked you to vote on the finalists. When the dust cleared, we had nearly 25,000 votes. Never has an editor been more grateful for electronic vote counting. Some of the results were exactly what we expected, some

Best Solo Act...............................................................6 Best Bar Band.............................................................6 Best Live Music...........................................................6 Best Festival................................................................6 Best Radio Station.......................................................6 Best Radio Personality.................................................7 Best DJ........................................................................7 Best Gallery................................................................7 Best Artists..................................................................7 Best Art Fair................................................................7 Best Museum or History Center..................................8 Best Movie Theater.....................................................8 Best Casino.................................................................8 Best Community Theater............................................8 Best Production..........................................................8 Best Actress................................................................9 Best Actor...................................................................9

were very surprising. We can tell that our readership has a decided affection for the sleepy town of Northfield. Residents or businesses of the college town accounted for nearly one third of all winners (it begs a question – if everyone’s always talking about how much they hate Northfield, how come all your favorite stuff is there?). But let’s here it for tiny little Miesville. The town of 126 had three nominees, all of whom won. That’s right. The little town with the Best Ballpark batted 1.000. (see what I did there?) Our winners stretch from the south metropolitan area of the Twin Cities (hey, if you’re south of the Minnesota River, you’re in SoMinn), to Waseca and from New Ulm to Rushford. We had a number of landslide winners, a few come-from-behind dark horses, a couple of totally stunning upsets and exactly one tie. There will no doubt be conversation and debate regarding the winners, and we want to hear from you. Do you think your favorite bowling alley should have won? Did your favorite band not even make the final list? If you’re angry that your favorite pizza place didn’t win, let us know that.

Best Director...............................................................9 Best Troupe................................................................9 Best Golf Course.......................................................10 Best Golf Clubhouse.................................................10 Best Swimming Pool.................................................10 Best Bike Trail............................................................10 Best Bike Shop..........................................................10 Best Place to go Camping.........................................11 Best Disc Golf...........................................................11 Best Ballpark.............................................................11 Best Bowling Alley....................................................11 Best County Fair.......................................................12 Best Annual Race or Run...........................................12 Best Lakes.................................................................12 Best Tubing..............................................................12 Best Skiing................................................................12 Best Sledding Hill......................................................13

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Sometime next spring we’ll do a rebuttal story, and maybe discuss some shadow winners. This is your poll. The winners were selected by you, the SouthernMinn Scene reader. And like all democracies – even the most dysfunctional ones – everyone has a voice. And, in this country especially, it seems that those voices get louder when things don’t go the way they had hoped. We want to hear from you, and we promise not to shut down the government when we do. And, remember, this is year one. Next year, you’ll be a little more prepared – as will our defending champions – to get out and support your favorites. You won’t feel disenfranchised for too long. The smart ones never really stop campaigning. In all sincerity, we want to thank everybody who participated in this poll. All the nominees, everyone who campaigned, but most of all, everyone who voted. I’ve always said, this is a pretty great place to live, but nobody knows it because Minnesotans don’t like to brag. I’m proud to say that we’re changing the culture a little bit here. We may only be bragging to each other, but, hey, it’s a start.

Best Second Hand Store............................................13 Best Boutique...........................................................13 Best Accessories........................................................13 Best Furniture...........................................................13 Best Hardware Store.................................................13 Best Pawn Shop........................................................13 Best Antique Store....................................................13 Best Jewelry Store.....................................................14 Best Store for an Unexpected Find............................14 Best Gift Store...........................................................14 Best Bookstore..........................................................14 Best Gaming Store....................................................14 Best Men’s Store.......................................................15 Best Liquor Store......................................................15 Best Liquor Store for Wine Selection.........................15 Best Outdoor or Athletic Store..................................15 Best Music Store.......................................................15

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Best Greenhouse or Garden Center ..........................16 Best Auto Dealer.......................................................16 Best Wedding Photographer.....................................16 Best Family Photographer.........................................16 Best Cheese Selection...............................................16 Best Produce Department.........................................16 Best Meat Department..............................................16 Best Bakery Department...........................................16 Best Organic Selection..............................................17 Best Meat Market.....................................................18 Best Hotel or B&B.....................................................18 Best Salon.................................................................18 Best Stylist................................................................18 Best Spa....................................................................18 Best Manicure...........................................................18 Best Tanning.............................................................18 Best Tattoo Studio....................................................18 Best Tattoo Artist......................................................19 Best Gym..................................................................19 Best Doctor...............................................................19 Best Dentist or Orthodontist.....................................19 Best Service Garage..................................................19 Best Auto Detailer.....................................................20 Best Car Wash...........................................................20 Best Alterations.........................................................20 Best Laundromat or Dry cleaner................................20 Best of Insurance Agent............................................21 Best Bet for Your One Phone Call..............................21 Best Veterinary or Pet Boarding Service.....................21 Best Tech to fix your Computer................................22 Best Breakfast...........................................................22 Best Dish for a Hangover..........................................22 Best Brunch..............................................................22

Best Coffee House.....................................................23 Best Greasy Spoon....................................................23 Best Bakery...............................................................23 Best Fresh Baked Bread.............................................23 Best Donuts..............................................................24 Best Treats to Bring to the Office...............................24 Best Lunch................................................................24 Best Appetizer...........................................................25 Best Asian.................................................................25 Best Salad.................................................................26 Best Sandwich..........................................................26 Best Buffet................................................................28 Best Fries..................................................................27 Best Fried Chicken....................................................27 Best Pizza..................................................................27 Best Wings................................................................28 Best Burger...............................................................28 Best Veggie Friendly..................................................28 Best Indian................................................................28 Best Mexican............................................................29 Best Chinese Takeout................................................29 Best BBQ..................................................................29 Best Steak.................................................................30 Best Fish Fry..............................................................27 Best Date Night Restaurant.......................................26 Best Wine List...........................................................30 Best Supper Club......................................................30 Best After Bar............................................................27 Best Dessert..............................................................26 Best Ice Cream..........................................................31 Best Cupcake............................................................24 Best Candy Store......................................................31 Best Server................................................................26

Best Chef..................................................................31 Best Catering............................................................28 Best Beer Selection....................................................32 Best Margarita..........................................................32 Best Bloody Mary......................................................33 Best Martini..............................................................33 Best Specialty Cocktail..............................................33 Best Bartender..........................................................33 Best Happy Hour......................................................33 Best Cheap Buzz.......................................................34 Best Bar Munchies....................................................34 Best Pool Hall............................................................35 Best Dive Bar............................................................35 Best Sports Bar..........................................................35 Best Hipster Bar........................................................36 Best Patio..................................................................35 Best Local Beer or Brewer..........................................36 Best Kept Secret........................................................36 Best Community Event.............................................37 Best Holiday Event....................................................36 Best Downtown........................................................39 Best Local Legend.....................................................39 Best Haunted Spot....................................................40 Best Maze.................................................................41 Best Farmers Market.................................................40 Best Place to Watch the Sunset.................................41 Best Summer Job......................................................43 Best Big Company to Work For.................................43 Best Local Politician..................................................45 Best Local Celebrity..................................................45 Best Blog or Blogger.................................................46 Best Twitter or Tweeter.............................................46

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captivate an audience is as complete as it is effortless. Anyone who has attended one of their shows and has witnessed the power and glory of Arthur singing the old time gospel stomp Woke Up This Morning knows how strong this man is. While Arthur would be worth the price of admission alone, the guys standing behind him are a force in their own right. The great bearded Bratland brothers, Don on guitar, his brother Doug on bass, along with Pete Christianson on keyboards and Joel Beithon on drums combine to create an earthquake equal to Arthur’s thunder. This is indeed the best bar band in Southern Minnesota. You can tell from the way the floor shakes.

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Jon Manners Jon Manners once told me “I decided long ago that I would have better luck at trying to be myself than to try and be something else.” That is sage wisdom from a veteran troubadour. When we are finally able to establish the Southern Minnesota wing of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Jon Manners will be part of the inaugural class. For nearly 30 years, he has played around here in bars, festivals, theaters, coffee houses, and the occasional wedding reception. An outstanding performer, he is totally engaging, always with a smile on his face. He’ll keep an audience completely entranced, and he does it the hard way – one man, one guitar. Manners is a gifted songwriter with a unique voice, and has the kind of chops that only come with playing the guitar for 40 years. That he has not reached the level of acclaim as some of his Minnesota contemporaries and peers (Charlie Parr, Willie Murphy), is curious and puzzling to those who

know his music. It doesn’t faze Manners, however. The performance he gives today rivals anyone else around, filled with a kind of joyful abandon. After all this time he’s still happiest when he’s playing you one of his songs. ________________________________________________

Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders are a powerful group. Like, Bob Gibson vs. Babe Ruth power. Like a 1971 Chevelle vs. a 1969 Charger. Like Superman vs. the Incredible Hulk. Matt Arthur has a voice and presence onstage that completely belies his physical appearance. His encyclopedic knowledge of American folk music and his unique strumming technique fuel a voice that can hit you with g-force affect. His ability to

Grampa Al’s in downtown Faribault is, quite simply, the place to go for mood music. We’re not talking Miles Davis, we’re talking “no matter the mood, Grampa Al’s will have the music.” That’s why SCENE’s readers voted it the best place for live music in the 507. One of the most important things to recognize about Grampa Al’s is where the band actually plays. An addition to the west side of the bar has created the ideal spot for a terrific stage and dance floor where you can have passive listeners mingling with active groovers all night long. Dance until you sweat, turn around and grab a cool drink from the bar. It’s that close. And Grampa Al’s isn’t shy about exploring different kinds of music. You can hear everything from blues to honky tonk to metal to the best of 80s hair band covers at this place. They don’t do experimental music; they don’t dabble in shining a light on the unknowns, but they do live rocking bands and they do them well. ________________________________________________

The Big Wu Family Reunion If you’re a metal head, or a hardcore fan, or, God forbid, a Juggalo, then the Big Wu Family Reunion is not for you. But, if you like flowers, and patchouli, and live jams that can go on for half an hour, then I have found your Southern Minnesota home. The Big Wu is the SoMinn jam band that very nearly became legends before life, time, and families led them to retreat from the spotlight for a brief period of time. As they have ended their hibernation, led by newest member Mark Grundhoeffer, so have they revived the annual summer party that had become a mark-your calendar-early staple for thousands of their fans. Even before he joined the band, Grundhoefer was an established event producer and promoter who had a plan, a crew, and the wherewithal to bring a major event like this back to life. Three years later, the Big Wu Family Reunion is again a thriving enterprise. The last two years, they’ve set up shop at Camp Maiden Rock West in Morristown, and have found the grounds to be clean, easy to manage and welcoming. 2013 saw a lineup

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that included Mankato upstarts Useful Jenkins, legendary jam band Leftover Salmon, local soul singer turned singing competition superstar Nicholas David Mrozinski, and of course two nights of the Big Wu. For that one weekend last August, Camp Maiden Rock was the happiest, hippiest place in Minnesota. We look forward to this reunion for many years to come. ________________________________________________

“My show is a labor of love,” she said. “It takes a lot of time and energy and thought, and money spent on music and concerts, but the work is fueled by a genuine passion for good music, and a sincere appreciation for those making that music.”

one of my pieces,” Wolccott said. “Like I want them to look at it and think ‘Huh, I’ve never sen anything like that before.” ________________________________________________

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A radio station in a little town of just over 20,000 can have a hard road. There is so much competition in the media these days, and there has been so much corporate consolidation in the radio industry, that it’s tough for an independent station to even get noticed. That’s what makes KYMN such a remarkable story, because not only has KYMN been around for 45 years, the 1000 watt little station that could offers something completely unheard of for a station that size - programming that is 100% local. “Almost everything you hear on our station comes out of our studios,” said Jeff Johnson, who has owned KYMN since 2009. “Usually with a small station like ours, at some point or another, you have to go with syndicated national programming. But that is not the case with us.” Johnson says they are able to meet the varied interests of their listeners by employing great talent. The on-air hosts include Minnesota Hall of Famer Wayne Eddie, 2013 Best of SoMinn poll winner for Best Radio personality Jessica Paxton, veteran Twin Cities broadcaster (and Johnson’s wife) Terry Knight, and a host of quirky, specialized, yet completely accessible shows. Johnson says he’s always looking for new ideas to keep things fresh. ”If we get approached by someone with a good idea, and they’re ready to go with it, then I’m game to try anything.”

Northfield native Jill Enestvedt graduated from St. Olaf college with a degree in Studio Art in 1993, and has been working in the studio steadily ever since. Her work consists of a combination of painting, collage, sewing and other media on paper canvas. Her compositions are abstract, often consisting of geometric shpaes in variations of order and disorder. “I am inspired by things both old and newand my art reflects that,” Enestvedt said. “I choose modern compositions but mix them with antique papers. I like the contrast, and the way old, found materials can soften a geometric design.” The abstract form inspires her. “I strive for composition that the eye can work it’s way through,” she said. “It’s about taking things in and appreciating small details.” “I’m drawn to abstract,” she said. “I think it keeps things interesting, and it allows the viewer to bring something to the work. Maybe it reminds them of something or someone, and they can get a good feeling from that.”

The Northfield Arts Guild The Northfield area may well be the artistic heart of SoMinn, so it should come as no surprise that a thriving arts scene like this would produce SoMinn’s best gallery . The Northfield Arts Guild has four exhibition spaces. The Main Gallery hosts six juried professional exhibits each year, plus three exhibits of emerging artists’ work. The Members Gallery features a rotation of work from Arts Guild members. The NAG curates an off site gallery at Northfield’s Allina Clinic, which also features NAG members work. The Upstairs Gallery showcases the work of students and community partners, like the local youth center, agencies working with the disabled, and guests from the Twin Cities. There is enough community support for the NAG that they are able to keep all exhibits free and open to the public. ________________________________________________

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Jessica Paxton Regular readers of this magazine will recognize Jessica Paxton as our music columnist. But when she isn’t ruminating on he experiences with music or telling you which gigs you need to plan to go see in the Big Cities, she is the afternoon drive time host on KYMN Radio. Her show, All Wheel Drive, may well be the last bastion of true formatless, free form radio in the United States. Simply put, she plays whatever she wants. “I feel really fortunate to work at a station who’s owner trusts me and lets me spin literally whatever I want.,” Paxton said. “My goal is to fill each show with great music and to encourage listeners to get out and enjoy music themselves.” Filled with an eclectic mix of indie rock, classic pop and twangy country, Paxton’s show is sure to offer anyone something they’ll enjoy.

“In the summer, when the world is in bloom and full of color, I work in black,” said Jennifer Wolcott, “and in the winter when the world turns white, I work in color.” Wolcott is a sculptur who creates what one could call “garden art”, but that doesn’t quite capture the whole picture. To be sure, these are sculptures that people will place in their gardens, but the sculptures, welded and bent steel structures, are far from the peeing cherub fountains one usually thinks of. She also creates smaller, more whimsical pieces from old, recycled filing cabinets. “Jennifer Wolcott is fearless,” said jewelry artistAnnie Larson, “and she’s a great teacher.” “She taught me that if something doesn’t turn out the way you imagined it would, it is still part of the process of learning and experimenting and its still art. She is constantly learning, experimenting, and not afraid to try anything. If it doesn’t work, then we know what not to do. Plus she has awesome big girl tools and torches.” “I just want people to see something new when they look at

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Here in SoMinn we’re not afraid to embrace an outside-thebox, offbeat event. For example, your average art fair is a lovely gathering of like minded folks who wander from booth to booth, tent to tent, surveying and perhaps buying he fine work presented by the artists and artisans in attendance. Hotrod artist Nick Sinclair never really felt like his work fit into that culture, so he took matters into his own hands. Deciding the people who would truly appreciate the work were the people who shared his passion for classic cars, he built an art exhibition around a car show. What started as a couple dozen cars parked in a back parking lot in Northfield, evolved in eight years to a truly unique event. In 2013, Lowbrow-High Octane included 500 classic cars on display over three blocks of the Northfield’s main drag, a half dozen of the country’s premier hotrod artists in a gallery show right in the middle of all those cars, and another six bands pumping out a combination of country music, classic rock, psychobilly and punk. Sinclar says he’s putting the show on hiatus in 2014, feeling like he’s taken it as far as it can go. Here’s hoping Sinclair’s fertile imagination finds a way to bring back this SoMinn treasure before too long. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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First National Bank of Northfield. The floor of Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, near the slots. Mystic Lake features the most slots of any casino in the state. (Photo courtesy Mystic Lake)

Northfield Historical Society Northfield is a town fiercely proud of its history, so it would follow that they have a strong and vibrant organization that endeavors to preserve their past. In 1976, when the Northfield Historical Society was organized, they acquired the Scriver Building which had housed the First National Bank of Northfield during the infamous James-Younger Gang Raid. Since then, they have worked meticulously to restore the site back to it’s 1876 appearance when Joseph Lee Heywood refused to open the vault, thus giving the town a permanent place in the history of the Old West. Today, under the direction of Hayes Scriven, the Historical Society and museum has evolved into another of Northfield’s many educational arms. Through community outreach programs, in-school exhibits and of course the signature Bank Raid re-enactments during Northfield’s Defeat of Jesse James Days, the Northfield Historical Society shows that preserving our past can be much more interesting than just learning a bunch of names and dates. ________________________________________________

Mystic Lake Casino So, you’re not going to get rich going to Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake. But you knew that going in, didn’t you? What you’re going to get is good food, good company, good dealers and — finally — alcohol. Mystic Lake is the state’s largest casino and focuses on two things: Slots and black jack. If you don’t like either, this isn’t the place to be. If you do, your every lever-pulling desire will be met in the cacophony of lights and sounds the more than 4,000 slot machines deliver. Got a jar of pennies you’re itching to dump? Mystic Lake has the most penny slots in the Midwest. Looking for some high roller slot machine action? A separate room is available for those looking to pump a hondo at a time into the machine. If slots aren’t your thing, but you think table games are only for the experts, you’d be wrong. Start out at the $1 table where the dealers are also part-time instructors who make sure you understand exactly what that gesture you just made means. Got a little more confidence than that? You can move up to $10, $15, $20 and $25 tables from there. At some point you’ll want a break from the action and Mystic has you covered there as well, with live music in the center of the casino floor (and yes, there’s a dance floor there, too) on weekend nights. Looking for victuals? Mystic offers everything from dollar slot dogs (not to be missed) to steak and seafood and a fine sit-down dining experience. Our recommendation: Head over on Wednesday nights for the $29.95 seafood buffet. You’ll have to wait in line at least an hour if you don’t go early, but even if you do, it will be worth it. ________________________________________________

Nestled in downtown Faribault is the historic Paradise Center for the Arts. Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2007, when you step through the front doors, often manned by an old-fashioned greeter, you step back in history. Low lighting, rich brocade fabrics and a subtle middle eastern theme common in theaters of old greet you in the lobby and carries through into the theater itself, equipped with a proscenium stage. Two galleries and a small artist’s shop are available for viewing (and buying) from noon-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday. In recent years, under the direction of Executive Director Ryan Heinritz, the Paradise has broadened its offerings as well as increased the number of events it hosts. Now, on any given weekend, you could see live music, a comedian (or comedienne), attend an interactive family show, or see a great local theater production. The prices, given the level of talent that appears, are more than reasonable — in fact, far cheaper than the cost of a movie and a drink for two. ________________________________________________

A scene from ‘God of Carnage’ at the Paradise Center of the Arts. (Photo courtesy of Paradise Center for the Arts)

God of Carnage For an actor, there is nothing better than having top-rate material with which to work to develop a character. And for most comedic actors, it doesn’t get much better than Yazmina Reza’s “God of Carnage,” produced this year at

Lakeville 21, a Carmike movie theater, features the area’s largest screen equipped with Dolby 7.1 sound. (photo courtesy Lakeville 21)

Lakeville 21 Lakeville 21, a Muller Family theater, a place where movie snobs and mobs of kids can comfortably mingle without fear that one will mar the movie-viewing experience of the other. At $9.50 for an adult ticket, it’s not cheap to see a film at Lakeville 21, but for those who’d like an experience with few stupid detractions it’s worth the money. The theater offers a commendable combination of family, teen and aficionado films that allows a family with a wide variety of tastes to pile into the car and hit Lakeville together without worrying that someone will have to see a movie they won’t like. So, concessions are concessions. They’re expensive and a lot of us smuggle in candy anyway, but the popcorn is fresh, the butter isn’t too oily and, the theater has an awesome deal where you can refill that giant tub ‘o corn if you want. The seating is stadium style with reclining seats to avoid serious neck craning, and the theater construction is such that you can’t hear the movie in the next room while you’re trying to enjoy yours. And of course, there is the Monster Screen. Delivered to a three-story screen and accompanied by Dolby 7.1 sound, Minnesota’s largest movie screen is like IMax without the weird nauseous feeling of having the action all around you. Best used to view a terrifying movie. Just make sure you’ve got a warm hand to cling to. ________________________________________________

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the Paradise Center for the Arts by the Paradise Community Theater group. The play’s premise is one with which most of us can identify: Two kids tangle on the playground and their parents get together to sort it out. But when you add in a little alcohol, class warfare and marital strife, what you get is a flat-out hilarious, adult version of the same type of fight that brought the two couples together in the first place. Given the richness of the dialogue and the physicality of some of the one act’s more humorous moments, such a show can be prone to over-acting. Not so with PCT’s production. Under the watchful eye of director Gabe Talamantes, the show’s four characters kept pace well, allowed the language (both verbal and nonverbal) to express the moment and unleashed the crazy that lurked just below the surface in each of them at just the right moment in the show. If you missed it, you missed one of the few adult-oriented pieces the Paradise does, and you missed a lot.

Steve Lawler as Hannibal in “The Curious Savage.” (Photo courtesy Northfield Arts Guild)

productions that earned her best director honors. Haider, who has been an actor, singer, choreographer and director, is beloved among community theater actors in and out of Rice County for her organization, attention to detail and the positive energy she brings to any set. In the last year, Haider took on two large-production musicals, “White Christmas” and “The Music Man,” and is the process of directing another one, Paradise’s upcoming show, “Miracle on 34th Street.” She is also unafraid to tackle more substantial pieces, such as this fall’s production of “Night Watch,” at the NAG. Haider is an actor’s director, willing to allow her casts the freedom to explore their characters, but also clear with her vision for any given show and challenging in her notes. From the stage manager down to the props person, if you’re involved in a Haider show, you’ll have fun while more than likely producing some of your best work. ________________________________________________

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Paula Goebel, far left, as Annette Raleigh in “God of Carnage.” (SCENE file photo)

Steve Lawler isn’t generally the person you find in lead roles, strong characterizations are his forte, and the reason why the Northfield resident is SCENE’s first best actor winner. Lawler is a long-time fixture of the Northfield Arts Guild and more recently the Paradise Center for the Arts, with notable character roles like Hannibal in “The Curious Savage,” a peevish bird in “A Year with Frog and Toad” and the Wolf in “Into the Woods.” To each of these parts, Lawler has brought his own interpretation, yet you forget the same individual is playing each. And that is not to say he cannot carry a show. The wildly successful “White Christmas” at the NAG featured Lawler in the role Bing Crosby made famous. Equally skilled as a dancer and singer, Lawler capably exuded Bob Wallace’s suave veneer and charming vulnerability. The most remarkable part about Lawler’s range as an actor is that we don’t think we’ve seen its limit yet. There are many more characters to come in the future. ________________________________________________

Paula Goebel Speaking of “God of Carnage,” it was this show that garnered Faribault resident Paula Goebel SCENE’s first Best Actress nod. Goebel is a community theater veteran, last year she was in the Paradise production of “Willy Wonka,” but it was her work as Annette Raleigh in the Yazmina Reza play that stood out among the nominees. Annette Raleigh is all about presenting the perfect public face. She has the best clothes, the most perfect makeup, the most well-modulated voice and of course, the best shoes. So when it becomes apparent that her child was a bit of a bully on the playground, and that her husband loves his work and his cell phone more than talking about child-rearing with another couple, the “perfect” face slips a bit and Annette turns to drink for comfort — with disastrous results. Goebel handled the physicality of Annette well — believe it or not, playing a drunk on stage isn’t easy — and still manages to convince the audience that she’s clinging to her pride and her “face” stubbornly long after they should’ve disappeared. If you didn’t see “Carnage,” don’t worry. We’re certain Goebel will turn up on the Faribault stage again soon — say next month in “Miracle on 34th Street.” ________________________________________________

Rachel Haider works with a group of kids during a theater camp at the Paradise Center for the Arts. (SCENE file photo)

Jon Terrill and Steve Searl in “Irma Vep.” (SCENE file photo)

Merlin Players, Faribault Back in the late 90s, a small, dedicated group of community theater fans joined up to create an organization committed to bringing the best productions to local theaters. The Merlin Players, the first SCENE honoree for best theater troupe, was born. Since then, the group, made up mostly of a tightknit crew of less than 20, has produced a steady four productions year, now solely at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault. The versatility of the group, led by actor and director Julianna Skluzacek, is admirable for its size. Last year it tackled both the large-scale musical production of “Footloose,” exceedingly difficult because of audience expectation that it be just like the movie (and stage shows rarely are, thankfully) and the technically difficult but absolutely hilarious dark comedy “Irma Vep.” “Vep” features two male actors who together have eight characters to portray. To have the show go off as it is scripted, the timing must be flawless, no small feat to accomplish for a small theater troupe. “Footloose” sold out seven shows. Their latest season opens this fall with the comedy, “Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant.” ________________________________________________

Rachel Haider The Northfield Arts Guild’s former theater coordinator is best known for directing shows that feature younger actors, but last year Northfielder Rachel Haider led several remarkable

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Faribault Aquatic Center How can 700 to 800 people a day be wrong? That’s how many people on average each day who enjoy the Faribault Family Aquatic Center during the summer months each year. Built in 2002, thousands of people a year have made the FFAC their water entertainment escape. With a zero-depth pool, two flume slides, lily pads, a drop slide, a one-meter diving board, interactive toys, fountains and a kiddie elephant slide, there is something for all ages. While these are the many things people can enjoy at the aquatic center, the four slides are the greatest attraction. Many

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The best businesses are the ones where employees exude a passion for their product. They love discussing it and work tirelessly to ensure it’s of the highest quality. Above all else, that’s what stands out about Milltown Cycles owner Ben Witt and the other other employees at his Central Avenue shop. They all have a genuine interest in cycling and convey that interest to their customers in the form of friendly service and high-quality products. It doesn’t matter if you’re a road cyclist, a mountain biker or a BMX rider; Milltown can help you out. The Milltown staff also scores major points for community involvement and engagement. In addition to being regular riders with the Faribault Flyers bike club, they also organize the annual 4th of July Criterium in Northfield and assist as support

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staff for the Jesse James Bike Tour. Milltown also engages the community with a website and blog about biking. Although Witt’s role in the shop has diminished -- according to their blog, he accepted a job as a Western Region Brand Ambassador with Salsa Cycles earlier this year -- his staff will continue to work hard to maintain the standard of quality customers have come to expect from Milltown Cycles. ________________________________________________

Mineral Springs Park, Owatonna A beautiful park deserves a beautiful disc golf course. At least that’s the impression one gets when they first set eyes on the River Rock Disc Golf Course, located at Mineral Springs Park in Owatonna. Nestled along a picturesque creek running through the park, the 9-hole course is an ideal blend of challenge and beauty. There’s a great variety of long and short holes, plus a couple of tight fairways winding through the back woods of the park to test your accuracy. The creek comes into play on several holes, but nervous golfers needn’t worry about losing their favorite disc; the water is pretty shallow year-round. First timers also don’t have to worry about getting lost. There’s decent signage everywhere and the course is kept in good repair. Beyond its logistics, River Rock also scores major points for showcasing the park’s considerable scenery. A walk along a creek bed on a sunny day is a sublime experience for just about anyone. Why not bring a frisbee along for the journey?

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Lanesboro, MN For a town of less than 800 people, Lanesboro sure is famous for a lot of things. The idyllic Root River community has a thriving tourism industry built on a renowned bed & breakfast culture, quirky local shops, a bustling theater program and tours of nearby Amish communities. The town also serves as the cultural hub of the Root River Trail, a popular regional bike trail. As it turns out, Lanesboro is also a pretty great area for camping as well. Sylvan Park is probably the most popular campground and for good reason. It has all the amenities one needs at a campsite – RV hookups, bathrooms, etc. – plus it has a fishing pond, is right next door to the town library and is only a short walk from downtown Lanesboro. Other nearby camping options include Highway 250 Campground (also walking distance from downtown), Eagle Cliff Campground and Gud-i-nuff Campsites. _______________________________________________

baseball being played in it. The Mudhens are five-time state champions in the amateur baseball circuit and are always a contender in the Classic Cannon Valley League. Add in a high-quality burger stop down the street in King’s Place, and the people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.

Jack Ruhr Field, Miesville Amateur baseball is as much a part of the fabric of Minnesota as Ole and Lena and tator tot hotdish. Nearly every small town has a team rich with history and a ballpark offering a viewing experience akin to the writings of W.P. Kinsella. Perhaps no other ballpark captures this essence better than Jack Ruhr Field, home of the Miesville Mudhens. Located in a tiny Highway 61 community with a mere 135 population, the ballpark is a real-life “Field of Dreams.” Hand-painted billboard signs advertising local merchants form the outfield wall and just beyond that wall are cornfields extending to the horizon. You won’t find a lot of bells and whistles here. There’s no extracurricular entertainment between innings or mascots firing up the crowd. You will however find a setting that encapsulates baseball in its purest form: just two teams devoid of stars who are out playing for the fun of it. Jack Ruhr Field also scores major points for the quality of

There’s a reason why Jesse James Lanes has been welcoming bowlers from Northfield and the surrounding area for 35 years. That reason is variety. While bowling is king at this 16 lane, first-class, up-to-date bowling center — which makes it easy to fall in love with the game — Jesse James Lanes offers more than just bowling. It offers fun for all ages in a setting conducive to kids and adults alike. From open bowling to league play and pizza bowling parties to community fundraisers, Jesse James Lanes has been providing Northfielders and bowlers from all around Southern Minnesota a place to play and enjoy spending time with family. Owners recently installed one of the most advanced automated scoring systems in the industry — it has 42 inch LCD monitors with full color animated graphics, special effects, games, video merchandisers and personal messages — which enhances the experience. In addition, there are several auxiliary TVs for sporting events, etc. Jesse James Lanes also offers a fully stocked bar, refreshments, a pro shop and most importantly, daily specials that make bowling here affordable and fun. _______________________________________________

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Juno Trail system along a portion of the west side of the lake and several parks with a variety of amenities. The lake is 560 acres with a maximum depth of 21 feet. The Department of Natural Resources says anglers may fish from shore in Casperson Park and along the walking/bike path leading from the park along the west shore of the lake as far as the first bridge over the inlet from the old northern pike rearing area. The portion of the bike path that continues along the south shore of the lake does not provide public access to the lake. Anglers may also fish from shore in Antlers Park, located on the southeast bay of the lake. There is a small fishing dock at this location. The Department of Transportation maintains a fishing platform at a site off the east frontage road of I-35 in the northeast arm of the lake. This site is limited by shallow water and abundant vegetation. ________________________________________________

Zumbro River Really, just about any river can be fun to go tubing on. All you need are friends, a lazy current, a separate tube for the cooler and a few sandy spots to stop at along the way. However, if you don’t have your own tubes, outfitters and other tubing rental places are the way to go. Above all else, this is what makes the Zumbro River so appealing. Simply put, the options are endless. Nearly every town along the river has tubing rentals of some kind, whether it be through campgrounds or outfitters. The Zumbro River Ratz out of Millville probably attract the most business with their reasonable rates and super-cheap campsites ($10 a night at Read’s Park) nearby. Though if you’re looking for family-oriented settings with other entertainment options beyond tubing, perhaps Bluff Valley Campground in Zumbro Falls would be more to your liking. The Zumbro’s appeal can also be attributed to the river itself. The current is generally pretty mellow, the bluff scenery is ample -- particularly if you’re doing an eastern route -- and there’s plenty of sand bars and rest areas to stop at along the way. And if you go during a peak time of the summer, it’s a safe bet you’ll meet other people tubing on the river as well.

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German Lake in LeSueur County The countryside in the middle of southern Minnesota is dotted with lakes, popular for fishing, swimming and boating. One of those picked as the most popular by SCENE Magazine readers is German Lake, located just 7.9 miles from Le Center, in Le Sueur County. German Lake is an 899 acre lake northwest of Elysian. A DNR-owned public access is located on the north side of the lake off LeSueur County Road 12. German Lake is connected to the Jefferson chain of lakes to the west, and is within the Cannon River major watershed. Minnesota has 11,482 lakes 10 acres or larger, of which 5,483 are fishing lakes. Excluding Lake Superior, the state has 3.8 million acres of fishing water. Minnesota’s portion of Lake Superior is 1.4 million acres.

Turkey Trot, Northfield Thanksgiving is a holiday usually associated with four activities: eating, family, football on TV and, once again, eating. For a few hundred active souls around Northfield, that festive day is also associated with running. More specifically, running in the Northfield Rotary Turkey Trot 5K race. Now in its 13th year of existence, the race has become a turkey day tradition in Northfield. For some, it’s an opportunity to see friends and neighbors before they hunker down for family activities. For others, it’s a chance to burn a few extra calories before the onslaught of pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and stuffing. For the competitive runners, it might be their last chance of the year to race before winter finally sets in. Whatever the motivation may be, the Turkey Trot always delivers a first-class event in downtown Northfield. And since the money raised from goes to benefit the rotary club’s international program and local efforts like The Key and the Milltowns Trail, participants can also feel good about their money going toward a good cause. As if burning a few calories before Thanksgiving dinner wasn’t enough motivation, right? ________________________________________________

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Welch Village

Marion Lake Near Lakeville Marion Lake is located in Lakeville just east of I-35 and offers many things to do for outdoor enthusiasts. Access to this lake is in Casperson Park, operated by the city of Lakeville. It is a recreational lake with three fishing piers, the

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Welch Village sits in the densely wooded scenic Cannon River Valley and has been family-owned since 1965. Just 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities, 40 minutes north of Rochester and 15 minutes southeast of Hastings, Welch village is centrally located in Southern Minnesota. The ski and snowboard complex offers a nice variety 60 trails spread out over 140 acres of terrain that cater to all skiing and snowboarding levels. There is a quartet of black-diamond, front-face runs that are among the steepest in the region. And with 10 lifts, access to all of the runs are easily accessible. Welch Village also offers two day lodges along the bottom of the sprawling ski hill that offer lots of eating and lounging choices. If you’re hungry or thirsty during or after a day of skiing or snowboarding, the complex has three restaurants and bars — Lookout Cafe, Black Diamond Bar and Madd Jaxx — that offer a variety of appetizers, meals and libations. While Welch Village is known for its intermediate and challenging runs, the facility also caters to beginners, which makes

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it a popular ski destination. The facility is home of 150 ski and snowboard instructors, many of whom carry national certification by the Professional Ski Instructors Association. The Learning Center gives over 13,000 lessons each year to people of all ages and ability levels. ________________________________________________

For quality fashion needs of both men and women, The Rare Pair is a must. From big comfy cardigans to sturdy denim jackets and flirty spring florals, this Northfield boutique has it all. While other shoppers may get their kicks buying the same clothes everyone else wears from the mall, lovers of The Rare Pair know they can find items that are unique and well made. For the cool mom, the college professor, the young student, the singer-songwriter or the MPR listener, The Rare Pair has that little something special. ________________________________________________

Behind Old Main, St. Olaf College Few sledding hills are engrained in a city’s culture quite like Old Main is with Northfield. If there’s fresh powder on the ground -- or any powder at all really -- it’s a safe bet you’ll see a crowd of people sliding down the steep slope behind the Old Main building at St. Olaf College. The group is sure to be an eclectic one too, ranging from small children on inner tubes to St. Olaf students on lunch trays -- or whatever else they could find on campus. You might even see an elderly couple on the hill, sharing a sled and taking a few moments to feel young again. Beyond the people, there’s something historic -- and almost magic -- about the site of Old Main hill in the wintertime. Northfield is a town that embraces its history, whether it be the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration or the perfectly-preserved buildings in the downtown area. Given that emphasis, it seems only fitting that the town’s signature sledding hill would be next to a building erected in 1877. Many generations have enjoyed the thrill of sliding down Old Main hill. And as long as winter continues to show up in Minnesota, many more are still to come. ________________________________________________

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Downtown Northfield is a great place to shop for those oneof-a-kind items like a pendant made from a bottle top, but A Bag Lady is the crown jewel of unique on Division Street. You have to pay attention to find the store, it’s on the far northern end of Division, in the Archer House building and across the hallway from Bittersweet. It’s a tiny place, divided into two rooms, but literally every surface is covered with enough swag and bling to blind you. From the kitschy (need a tiara?) to the classy, you will not find just jewelry here, you will find conversation pieces. Cat pins made entirely of rhinestones, purses made out of ... well, anything ... handmade vests, scarves, jackets and sweaters, you probably should count on spending a lot of time here. For a taste of A Bag Lady owner Dani McNutt’s style, check out her blog at http://abagladyboutiques.blogspot.com/ or like her page on Facebook. She recently opened another A Bag Lady shop in northeast Minneapolis. Make sure you check the store’s hours first by calling the Archer House at 507-645-5661. ________________________________________________

Unique, Burnsville OK, so Unique is huge and crowded and not for the faint of heart. But if you are a die-hard bargain shopper, this is the place to find “it,” whatever that “it” may be. Located across the street from the Burnsville mall off Dakota County 42, Unique has clothing, accessories, housewares, music, books, and toys, all second-hand and all listed at crazy-low prices. And if you become a member, the cost is just the annoyance of having to fill out some paperwork, the prices drop even more — for example, from 50 percent off to 75 percent off. Be prepared to spend some time there. The clothing in particular is crammed onto racks and requires patiently looking through each item. Why do this? Because Unique appears to take almost everything turned in so there are a lot pieces that may not be worth your time. But nestled in between the two outdated, frayed shirts will be a high end beauty that will make all the browsing worthwhile. Also be sure to check out their books. It’s 99 cents for the paperbacks and the selection is surprisingly up-to-date. ________________________________________________

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Ron’s Pawn Shop, Faribault Need a vacuum cleaner, but don’t want to be scammed by a less than honorable Craig’s List poster? Head to Ron’s. Looking for a bunch of movies to watch on a rainy Saturday afternoon, but don’t want to deal with Redbox, Netflix or retail? Head to Ron’s. Want to sell something but don’t want the hassle of taking phone calls and meeting people who may or may not show and then may or may not buy? Head to Ron’s. Found on the southern end of Central Avenue in Faribault, there’s nothing flashy about Ron’s Pawn Shop. There are no big signs on the door, no merchandise out on the sidewalk to lure in customers, no fancy lighting or displays. It’s just a tiny little shop chock full — literally — of second-hand items ranging from tools to sub-woofers to diamond jewelry, all priced to sell. The inventory changes as the needs of the customers change, so a visit one day might yield an entirely different find than a visit on another day. The staff are friendly and willing to negotiate, but generally speaking, the listed price is about as good as it gets. And you can count on their honesty. They’ll tell you whether it works, and if they don’t know the answer to your question, they’ll be honest about that, too. Just don’t look at an item and expect it to be there next week when you come back — it won’t be. ________________________________________________

Flair Furniture of Faribault The best part of Flair Furniture is right in the name. If your dining room is lacking that conversation starter, or if you’ve been pining for a little va-va-voom in your living room, Flair has the fixture that is right for the job. Opened in 2011 and run by David Thiele, Flair Furniture has a wide variety of pieces, from sectionals and mattresses to clocks and floor lamps. But all the pieces have that little something extra to make the furniture pop. If you want a coral couch, a puzzle-printed armchair or a gorgeously built wooden dining room table, you’ve got to go to Flair. ________________________________________________

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ACE Hardware, Faribault Rare Pair, Northfield Since 1977, the Rare Pair has been a staple in downtown Northfield. Love those boots! Where’d you get ‘em? Rare Pair. Gosh, what a cute bracelet! Where can I find something like that? Rare Pair.

Ace really is the place for the helpful hardware tips, and that’s why Faribault’s Ace Hardware takes the prize for best hardware store. In addition to being one of those fantastic hardware stores that seem to stock everything you need exactly when you need it, the staff at Ace pride themselves on being able to help

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Few antique stores are able to both offer a unique, inspirational shopping experience and still maintain their roots as the sellers of old things — at least not the way one Waseca store does. Past & Present Antiques and Gifts offers an exceptional shopping experience, offering an eclectic array of antiques, décor and giftware. As an antique mall and gift shop rolled into one, the store is as unique as the items found in it. The building is actually Waseca’s old service station, where residents and travelers would come for auto service and meet as a gathering place. Today, the old brick building is one of the area’s standout retail destinations. Its front rooms serve as a gift shop, catering to a wide variety of visitors individual gift giving and decorating needs, while the back room provides an abundance of antique treasures.

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“I love to watch people search through things and find a way to re-use or re-purpose things,” said Schmidt. “I like to hear the stories about what they do with things.” Schmidt purchased the store earlier this year from the original owner who wasn’t finding the time necessary to devote to a successful business. “I was a vendor here,” she said. “And I so loved the charm of this store. Everyone who comes in here says ‘I just learned something new.’ I just wanted to keep that going.” It’s impossible to accurately describe the inventory of the Local Joint, partially because things are constantly changing, and partially because of the sheer amount. There is ample opportunity for someone to construct a look that’s new and unique. “We’re here to serve people who want something different,” said Schmidt. “This store is more about creating than collecting.” ________________________________________________

Monkey See, Monkey Read Amy and Nathan Chappuis pose in the front of Chappuis Jewelry, a third-generation jewelry store in downtown Faribault. The business is celebrating 80 years this year. (Rebecca Rodenborg/Daily News)

Chappuis Jewelry, Faribault For 80 years, Chappuis Jewelry of Faribault has brought a little glitz and glamor to the city’s historic downtown with quality craftsmanship and great service. The family owned and operated business has been run by three generations of Chappuis sons. In the 1940s, watchmaker Ernest Chappuis founded his little shop on Central Avenue. Since then, the shop has taken on all kinds of jewelry work. Current owner and head jeweler Nathan Chappuis particularly delights in custom designs. Have an old family crest or a child’s doodle you’d like to forever have cast in gold? Bring it to Chappuis. ________________________________________________

Monarch Gift Shop The Monarch Gift Shop in Northfield is one of those stores for people who hate shopping, like, for example, me. I don’t have the patience of your common house fly, nor do I have the attention span. But that’s what makes Monarch so great. Everywhere you turn, there’s something different to look at. “We believe beauty inspires authentic, joyful living,” said marketing manager Amy Peterson. “It is our mission to provide beautiful gifts and products to those who wish to live an inspired life.” Monarch carries a wide variety of jewelry, home décor, bath and body products, and idiosyncratic curiosities. Peterson, and the entire staff at Monarch are very proud of their eclectic mix of products. “You can spend a long time in here. Go ahead and surround yourself with color, hang an inspiring quote on your wall, buy a wonderful gift for someone, decorate your garden.” she said. “It’s all possible here.” ________________________________________________

The Local Joint Marlis Schmidt, is the owner of the Local Joint in Northfield. The store is a blend of a consignment shop, an antique store and and a clothes boutique.

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We Got Game, Mankato We Got Game’s stated goal is to bring smiles to faces and bring back integrity in the video game retail experience. They know that there’s a ton of competition out there for your gaming business, so they try to do as much as they can to make you feel welcome. Store manager Johnny Verkaik says that starts with the staff. Everybody who works at We Got Game is genuinely happy to be there, so, by extension, they’re pretty happy to see you there, as well. So happy in fact, that they have a number of consoles set up, and for the paltry sum of $5 an hour, they’ll let you play any three games in the store for an hour. They’ll also let you try out any used game in the store. “We just want people to be happy with what they’re buying,” said Verkaik. “We want to make sure they get the best value for their money.” They pay you more for your games. They take trade-ins, up

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Thursday, October 24, 7:30 PM An old school Americana acoustic guitarist, Dakota Dave Hull is a Minnesota musical treasure who got his start in the coffeehouses of the mid-1960s.

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You kind of expect the owner of a small town new & used book store to be a little bookish and subdued. That is not how one would describe Jerry Bilek of Monkey See, Monkey Read in Northfield. Get him talking about his store, and before you know it, you’ll have filed up three pages in your notebook. “I just want a store where I would want to shop,” he said. “Just a quirky, funky place to hang out.” Bilek opened his store seven years ago, just as things were about to get interesting, both in the book world, and the economic one. “I opened in 2006, and Amazon released the first Kindel in 2007,” he said. The electronic reader created a seismic shift in the way readers were now able to consume literature. In other words, it was predicted that readers like Amazon’s Kindle, and the Barnes & Noble Nook were going to make the printed page obsolete, and stores like Monkey See, Monkey Read would soon be extinct. “I was using 600 year old technology to compete.” he said laughing. “Forbes declared me dead.” “The funny thing is, since I opened, every year has been a little bit better than the last.” That has Bilek bullish on the future of books in general, and his store in particular. “There will always be people who want to turn pages, feel the ink on the page, and break the binding as they read.” “I plan to be here for a long time.”

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Come and be entertained by this exciting young illusionist and comic magician. Jared’s show fuses modern magic and illusions with comedy, dancing, storytelling… all in a rock concert atmosphere. Jared Sherlock is a rising star you should keep your eye on!

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to 40% of whatever you’re buying. They look for retro games for your old console. And they fix your console when it breaks, too! They’ll also do light repairs on your laptop, and they’ll replace the screen on your phone or your tablet. “We’ll take a whack at anything,” said Verkaik. ________________________________________________

space on the floor, the selection of beer, wine, vodka, whisky, liqueurs, and everything else is immense. And that’s the way owner Sean Adams likes it. “I like to carry as much as I can,” he said. “I like to keep some of the oddball stuff on hand.” Adams focus is “service, service, service.” The more variety he keeps on his shelves, the more likely people will be to make Firehouse their go-to liquor store. Moreover, the amount of space he has allows him to buy higher at higher volumes, which gives him a better price, and he can then pass those savings along to his customers. “I try to keep the price low everyday,” he said. “You won’t see us having too many sales. We buy at a discounted price, and that’s built into our standard pricing.” His philosophy is about three things: service, selection, and space. “I want the experience for our customers to be organized,’ he said, “but I want to give them plenty of variety at the same time. And if someone’s there to give them a hand, so much the better.”

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“We’re a dying breed,” says Greg Krueger, owner of St. Clair’s for Men — voted the best men’s store in southern Minnesota. It’s not that there aren’t other independent men’s stores in the area, but the number is shrinking. “We counted six in southern Minnesota and just 25 in the whole state,” Krueger says. That has allowed him to attract scores of customers not only in Owatonna and Steele County, but throughout southern Minnesota — from Rochester to Mankato, from Austin and Albert Lea to Faribault and Northfield. Sure, the customers may be attracted initially to the story because the independent men’s stores are few and far between. But they keep coming back because the store offers what it does. “We have a wide selection — clothes that are right for teens to adults to retired people,” Krueger says. And he says the store is a “one stop shop” where you can get anything from jeans and underwear to suits, ties and dress shirts, not to mention top coats and even tuxedos. But even more, the store offers what most people want. “We give the best customer service,” says Krueger, who has been with the store since 1980. And that keeps people coming back. Though the store may be one of a dying breed, St. Clair’s, which has been in business since 1890, is not going anywhere soon. “We have quite an audience,” he says.

Gear ReSource, the outdoor outfitter and equipment rental source in Northfield, has two greeters that are so enthusiastic, they would put anyone at the front door of a Walmart to shame. The fact that they’re both four legged only adds to their charm. “The kids from the college up the street call us the camping store with the dogs,” said owner Nikki Stai. She and her husband Robert opened the store in September of 2012, and have quickly become the local source for new, used, and consigned gear and equipment, as well as the best place around to rent kayaks and snowshoes. “We offer a shuttle service along 26 miles of the Cannon River,” she said. “And in the winter time we take out 12-15 guided hikes for snowshoeing.” The growth and sudden success has clearly been a rewarding experience to Stai. “It’s nice to be able to do something you love and to be appreciated for it,” she said. “I love it when I come to work and somebody walks into the store and says ‘We’re so glad you’re here!”

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Haskell’s, Faribault Haskell’s in Faribault is one of the few liquor stores you can wander into and feel like there is something there for you, whether you’re a wine snob or a newbie to tasting. A few things set it apart and make it the top pick for wine shopping. • Selection: If you want a decent bottle of $5 wine, they’ll have it. If you want a $50 bottle of wine that made the last Wine Spectator rankings, they’ll have it. They put some of the more interesting selections up front, but everything else is sorted by type and marked with nice big signs, making it easy to find what you want. • Staff: Seriously top-notch. You can walk in there, tell them what you’re cooking for dinner, and walk out with wine that tastes just right. Every time. If you don’t know much about wine, they’ll help you learn. If you know alot, they’ll bring the conversation up to your level. If you don’t want to do the work of figuring out what to serve for a party, they’ll take care of it for you. • Events: They are forever hosting wine-tasting events (like a wine-tasting cruise on the Mississippi, for example), and if you stop in, there’s an excellent chance something is airing out near the cash registers that you’ll want to give a spin. Probably most importantly to shoppers on a budget are the incredible sales Haskell’s hosts. Their “nickel sale,” which happens every spring is nearly a must-attend social event. And they also host an annual fall wine sale — it’s going on now through early November — that’s unmatched in the area. And trust us, we’ve looked. ________________________________________________

Firehouse Liquor in Dundas, is a big place for an independent liquor store. With more than 8,000 square feet of retail

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Tone Music, Owatonna They call him “Uncle Jerry.” Or so says Jerry Besser, the owner of Tone Music in Owatonna. Besser, who has owned the store for 23 years, says that the familiarity his customers have for the store is because the place is not just a store or a place where fledgling musicians take lessons or hone their talent. “We’re here for you,” Besser said. “We want to be friends, not simply have a business relationships.” And true to his word, you can often see Besser at the Battle of the Bands or the Talent Show at the Steele County Free Fair, cheering on those who have purchased instruments at his store or taken lessons there. Because of those relationships he has established over the years, even after the “kids,” as he calls them, have graduated from high school and moved on, they will still “make a point of stopping by” when they’re in town. And what better place for a music store? “Owatonna’s rich in music,” he said. ________________________________________________

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an instructor of photography at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna. But one thing he really enjoys doing, he said, is taking wedding photographs. It is perhaps that joy he takes in the work that earned him recognition as the best wedding photographer in southern Minnesota. “A lot of photographers do weddings just for the money,” he said. “I enjoy it. It is very much the main event in many people’s lives. Capturing that on film, and now digitally, it’s a wonderful thing.” ________________________________________________

Eco Gardens When Jenny Holt and her sister decided to move out of Minneapolis and down to Northfield to open up a garden center, they decided that they would take a fully organic approach to the way they ran their business. So, in a poetic Earth-reclamation gesture, the site they bought was a defunct gas station. “We took something that was maybe not so environmentally friendly, and turned it nto this,” she says surrounded by hanging and potted plants. Three years later, Holt has bought her sister out, so she now runs the business with her husband Howie. They have come to love the community they serve. “Northfield is very progressive,” she said. “It’s a farming community AND and college community. I feel like we fit right in.” That organic philosophy means “no synthetic chemicals are used on our plants, and we support small, independent, local growers who use Earth friendly methods.” That has gone a long way with Nothfielders, and for Holt’s part, she loves that. “We have an eclectic mix of customers,” she said. “I’m charmed by all of them.” “I don’t miss living in the big city. I love it here.”

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Just two and a half years ago, Makayla Rae Selvik picked up a camera and decided to give photography a try, and now her business is booming, and her photography was named the best of southern Minnesota. Makayla Rae Photography started out as a hobby, and now the quality of Selvik’s work has her working full-time as a photographer. She works out of her studio at her home, and photographs almost anything. From baby pictures to weddings, Selvik does it all. She enjoys her work, as she gets to meet new people everyday. She loves every minute of her job, and has one simple goal. “My goal is to get one or two images that they can keep forever,” said Selvik. Makayla Rae Photography is now going strong, and Selvik will soon be going out to California to start a website to meet an increased demand in her services.

This award-winner should be a surprise to absolutely no one. There simply is no better place to go to find artisan cheeses than Faribault’s Cheese Cave. As noted on Yelp.com, folks drive down from the Twin Cities to buy cheese here. The award-winning, melt in your mouth St. Pete’s Select blue cheese is a must-try as is Jeff’s Select gouda, both made locally. But the Cheese Cave also stocks other brands as well, all extremely high quality and all of which staff is more than willing to have you sample. They’ll also be happy to help you plan a great assorted cheese tray for that social gathering you’ve got coming up. If you’ve got time, sit down at one of the tables and order up an assorted cheese tray to nibble on with a couple glasses of wine. You’ll get a sublime trifecta of yum: cheese, fruit and a lovely chocolate for the finish. You can also find great soup, sandwiches and pizzas (go for the grilled pear/gorgonzola), as well as recipes that you can use with the cheese you buy at home. Our mouths are already watering.

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Owatonna Motor Company Make a phone call to Owatonna Motor Company — formerly known as Owatonna Ford Chrysler — and if you’re put on hold while they transfer your call, you’re likely to hear a cheerful voice announcing that the company has been named the “best place to buy your new and used vehicle.” And so they were — something that Brandon Johnson, the general sales manager, takes great pride in. “I love it,” Johnson said. “It is the utmost compliment that people voted for us.” Still he’s not surprised because he knows that the car dealership takes great pains to treat its customers right and to give them a good product. “Our number one priority is taking care of our customers,” said Johnson. “Our main objective is happy customers.” And he said, the business also takes pride in giving back to the community. “We’re very local,” he said. “We take care of people here and put a lot of money back into the community.” ________________________________________________

A Shot in the Dark, Owatonna

Nerstrand Meat Market Ask Clyde Heggedahl how long his Nerstrand Meat Market has been in business, he’ll look at you, hold up his index finger, and say “I’ll be right back.” After just a few seconds, he returns with a picture he keeps on top of his display cases. It’s clearly a very old picture. “This was taken 124 years ago,” he says. Pointing to the three men dressed as butchers in the picture he says, “That’s my uncle, that’s my grandfather, and that’s my great grandfather. Same location.” At 124 years and counting, and the Nerstrand Meat Market is still regarded as the gold standard for meat in Southern Minnesota. “Back then, they had three recipes – the ring bologna, hot dogs, and country sausage,’ Heggedahl said. “We still use those recipes today, but we’ve added sausages, bacon, jerkies. We do eleven different kinds of Bratwurst.” About 35 years ago, they added a catering business to the company, which has only enhanced their success. “We regard everybody who walks through the door as our friend,” he said. “And we only use top quality ingredients.” “When you to us, you’re getting the best products available anywhere.”

CUB Foods We all know that produce from the farm stand is the way to go, short of buying a CSA share. However the reality of the situation is that we live in Minnesota, where the growing season - especially this year - feels like it lasts about three-anda-half weeks. So, with that said, it’s really hard to not appreciate CUB Foods. In the dead of winter, you can still go buy a couple good tomatoes, or bananas, and there are always really good avocados for the Super Bowl. With locations in Burnsville, Hastings, Lakeville, Mankato, Northfield, Rochester, Rosemount and Shakopee, CUB is the most convenient and trusted place in frozen SoMinn to still get your fruits & veggies. ________________________________________________

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It’s hard to believe that a chain grocery store takes the cake, but Hy-Vee deserves the honors. Housed in a supermarket like Hy-Vee, the bakery is able to offer a wide variety to cover all those carbohydrate cravings. On a daily basis, the skilled staff of bakers churns out dozens of styles of donuts, pies, muffins, pastries and cookies. And on special occasions, Hy-Vee’s bakery is unbeatable in service. Celebrating a 50th anniversary or a 10th birthday? Hy-vee will let you order the cake online and they’ll even deliver. The service is good and the recipes are sweet.

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I found something out earlier this year that might shock you, too. You know cucumbers? Well, they can actually taste good. I know, I know, I was as shocked as you are. I thought they just tasted like water in a solid form, too. And why would I want to chew water when I could just drink it? Then I tried something out. Something crazy. I tried a cucumber I picked up at Just Food Co-op on the recommendation of an employee there. And you know what? Well,

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you can probably guess. It tasted great. You know what else? You may have already guessed this as well. It was organic. I wouldn’t say cucumbers are now my favorite thing to eat, not by a longshot, but every once in a while I can have a cucumber that tastes, well, great. And that’s not all, Just Food offers over 90 organic fruits and vegetables, and that’s just the Produce section! _______________________________________________

Best Hotel or B&B Historic Hutchinson House of Faribault Historic Hutchinson House has heaps of hospitality. Built in 1892 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-owned-and-operated bed and breakfast boasts five bedrooms at affordable rates. Historic Hutchinson House is a grand old Victorian mansion, decked out in pink and periwinkle just like a little girl’s dream doll house. Owners Tami and Doug Schluter are sure to make you smile with their great conversation, the house’s history and of course Tami’s blue-ribbon winning scones.

Located right in the heart of historic downtown Faribault, Studio 14 is a full service salon and spa that offers phenomenal deals for service. A full spa day, complete with mani-pedi, massage, and facial, only runs $150. With three massage therapists and a reflexologist on staff, you can bet the massage experience will not only be soothing and relaxing, but expertly done. Salon owner Cheryl Knapp has gathered a talented staff of stylists as well that do everything from a neat trim to highlights and color to elegant up-dos for school dances and weddings. Samantha Massie, one of Studio 14’s rockstar stylists, certainly deserves the title of Best Hair Stylist in SoMinn. Her friendly demeanor and skill with the scissors ensures that all of her customers walk away with a great smile. ________________________________________________

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Le Nails, Northfield

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Get your toes done up with the fingernails matching at Le Nails in Northfield. Located on Water Street just at the edge of downtown Northfield, this little shop has everything you need at affordable prices. Le Nails even has online appointmentmaking. A mani-pedi in your favorite fall color only costs $37, and be sure to dip those toes in a paraffin bath while you’re there. Once you’re all done and beautified, show off those lovely nails by taking a stroll along the Cannon River, just a stone’s throw from Le Nails.

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Most supermarkets peddle their meats in anonymous pre-wrapped packages sitting for who knows how long on little color-coded Styrofoam plates. Not Fareway Foods. The meat department over at this small chain grocery store near downtown Faribault brings personality and variety to protein purchasing. Located at the back of the store, the meat department is staffed with several friendly butchers who are ready to answer questions and make suggestions based off your family’s needs. The prices are competitive, the selection is choice and the service is impeccable. Who could ask for more?

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Studio 14, Faribault There can be no doubt that Studio 14 truly is the best at what they do. Taking home three “Best of” titles for individual hair stylist, hair salon and massage and spa location, you know you can count on Studio 14 for all your beautifying needs.

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“A lot of people enjoy our services,” said Cole Johnson, owner of Haute Tanning, winner of the Best Tanning Salon honors. Or we should say salons. The original Haute Tanning opened in downtown Owatonna in 2011. A second salon was opened in Faribault in the early spring of 2012. Then, earlier this year, Haute purchased the former Tapp the Sun salon on the west side of Owatonna and opened its second Owatonna location. In addition to its tanning beds, Haute tanning offers red light therapy, which Johnson describes as a cosmetic treatment which allows people to rebuild the skin and better circulate the blood. And there’s also automatic spray tanning — a fully automatic procedure that has 100 percent privacy. There’s an added plus with the spray tanning. “You don’t need to make an appointment,” Johnson said. “Just come in, say you want a spray tan and 10 to 15 minutes later, you have one.” ________________________________________________

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rience is unique. While some just want to put their head down, get on the elliptical and go three times per week, others want the social atmosphere of a class with peers, while still others want somewhere they can take their kids. Enter Fit for Life, a family-oriented, multi-service gym located in Faribault. Not only does Fit for Life have all the necessary standard equipment for folks who want to bulk up or keep trim, but the gym also has dozens of classes covering numerous fitness activities from Aerobics to Zumba. Don’t have anyone to watch little Suzy and Billy while you workout for an hour? Fit for Life has affordable child care service as well so that the tots can play in a safe supervised environment while mom and dad go to spin class.

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It looks like an odd juxtaposition at first: a tattoo studio combined with an art gallery. But if you think about it, it’s surprising that this isn’t completely commonplace. Tattoos are no longer simply the embarrassing souvenir of a rum soaked evening. They are now seen as a piece of self-expression, as commonplace as ear rings and neck ties. As they have been embraced by society, so has the image of the person applying the ink. They are no longer the skeevy fat guys in wife beaters that make you think twice about where you parked your car. Tattoos are art, created by artists. High Noon Ink in Northfield has connected those dots. Whether it’s on canvas or somebody’s bicep, visual art is everywhere at High Noon. Artists Mike Hansen, Jess Raadt, Corrie Erickson and Charley Markson have created a concept that is as inviting as it is intriguing. It just makes you wonder what took so long.

Dr. Charles Miller of Distinctive Dental in Faribault Dr. Charles Miller, DDS, is a man worth admiring. Having grown up in South Dakota, Miller picked Faribault as the home for his practice because the community reminded him of his own hometown “with its agricultural roots and its friendly people,” according to Miller’s website. Miller is know for his welcoming demeanor and expertise in the dental office, but his passion for his work and the health of his clients expands outside of just his Apple Valley and Faribault offices. In recent years, Miller has volunteered his time and services in India, Tanzania, Malawi and Belize to help those in need. Check out Miller’s practice’s website, dentistapplevalleymn.com, for new patient specials and dental health tips.

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Dr. Kris Drevlow of Faribault A good doctor is experienced, skilled, kind, perceptive and available. Dr. Kris Drevlow has all these traits. Drevlow, who spends part of her work week at Allina Clinic in Faribault, is a family practitioner who speaks Spanish and has more than 10 years of experience. Patient reviews have praised Drevlow for her attentiveness and great listening skills. Vitals.com awarded Drevlow with a patients’ choice award and a compassionate care award--both indicative of her impeccable bedside manner. With all the credentials, and a loving fan base to boot, Drevlow is well deserving of Best of SoMinn title. ________________________________________________

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She got into the business sewing as a kid. “When I graduated from high school, my father asked me, ‘What do you want to do?’” recollected Cindy LaBathe of Cindy’s Tailoring in Owatonna. She wasn’t quite certain, so he suggested that she do something she always liked to do — sew. And they set out to find her a place where she could learn the fine art of tailoring, settling finally on a school in Pipestone — one that no longer is in existence. That was 34 years ago, and in that time, LaBathe has built up quite a business. Nowadays she doesn’t do much tailoring, sticking instead to alterations, but it keeps her busy, especially when she’s asked to alter men’s wear or bridesmaid gowns, even an occasional bridal gown. “I’ll even do zippers,” she said. ________________________________________________

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“Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic has been in business for about 30 years.” said Marcia Bisel, one of the partners at the Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic in Northfield. “Our focus is companion animal care so we predominantly see dogs and cats. Besides providing veterinary services, we have a large boarding facility including cat condos, dog kennels or larger dog ‘hotel suites,’ and doggy daycare/socialized playtime. We also have a pet retail store and a self-serve dog wash. We have 3 small animal doctors on staff.” “Our clients and patients are the most important part of our business and we appreciate them as the reason we do what we do. Our focus is to provide the best possible pet care, by partnering with each client to design a personalized care plan for each pet’s needs.” “The doctors and staff genuinely enjoy their work, and that translates through the care their pet receives. Our clients tell us

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combination or breakfast and lunch items served mid to late morning is the ‘traditional’ brunch. Brad says “we do get a lot of business at that time of day!” but we don’t serve a ‘buffetlike brunch. Brad started with the Company in 1974 (while still in High School) in Menominee, WI. He was brought in to help transition the Country Kitchen in Owatonna to the Kernel Restaurant in 1981 and became a Minority-owner in the company. They added space 6-8 years later to increase their seating capacity. Three and a half years ago Brad became sole owner of the restaurant and decided to ‘go back to basics’. His menu is flexible and unique in the fact that everything is ‘home made’! Even their famous ’crust made from scratch’ pies! Three years ago Brad began a ‘Customer Rewards Program’. His rewards program lets his customers earn a free pie! He sold over 20,000 slices of pie last year as well as hundreds of whole pies. He has over 1,100 customers in his rewards program-not too shabby in a town with 25,000 residents! Brad believes in ‘good food and good service’. He is of the belief that ‘his people will make him successful’ and that is where he spends his money. You can find out more about his operation (and even sign up for that rewards program) on Facebook or at www.kernelrestaurant.com. Stop by for Brunch or a great piece of pie!

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reaction to the term except for her 70 year old bookkeeper. Her bookkeeper said ‘yes, a Mom & Pop’! A ‘Mom’ serves delicious comfort food from scratch made the ‘old school’ way without cutting any corners. That is exactly what Janna and her husband, Bernie, set out to create when they opened their first place. Janna grew up in Faribault but moved to California for seven years. During that time she fell in love with the cook, got married and had two kids. They moved back to Faribault in 1995 to raise their family. The business hours were set to be open only until 2 p.m. each day to allow them the opportunity to do just that; raise their family! When they bought their current building in 1998 it housed 12 apartments. The restaurant they had built on the main floor was all that was left of the circa 1908 building after a fire in 2001. The total renovation to The Vintage Suites and Ballroom emerged from the ashes in “three years, two months and seven days” to honor the ballroom that had been enjoyed by her Grandmother in years past. Janna’s vision was to create a familiar place where families would feel it was “their place” and she was just there “to keep it clean for them” She has done just that! They know their customers by name; they know their birthdays. Tables of two become tables of ten when they bring their extended families to “their place”. So yes, Bernie’s is the true definition of a “Mom & Pop”! ________________________________________________

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over us” according to Julie, Manager and 12-year employee. “The perfect person is sent to us when it is time to change. And each change raises the bar. The quality of our ‘scratch bakery’ and the ‘love’ that goes into it is increased with every new owner.” The most current owner, Dean Christensen, is taking over this month for Doug Wiegrefe and he comes with twenty-nine years in the food industry; particularly the hybrid seed industry. He has been an avid hobbyist and a ‘customer’! His experience as a customer piqued his interest in the business; hand-made fresh products and relationships created with customers. He has just returned from San Francisco where he attended a multitude of bread baking classes. He and Doug have been having conversations regarding the change since January of this year. The Brick Oven Bakery is open 5 days per week TuesdayFriday 6-6 and Saturday 6-2. They carry a number of beautiful breads including French Baguettes, ‘Naturally Northfield’ multi-grain, multiple whole grain breads and even gluten free breads! But that’s not all! Muffins, cookies, caramel rolls, cheese cakes, scones with a number of ‘home recipes’ worked in. Along with their Retail operation they also have a couple of very strong Wholesale customers through the Co-op in Northfield and Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls. ________________________________________________

Quality Bakery, Northfield Quality Bakery was founded in 1949 by Ed Klinkhammer as a full-line Bakery that offers much more than their beloved donuts! Ed’s daughter, Sue Klinkhammer, who now runs the business with her husband Doug Ouimette (pronounced: we met) was brought up in the business. They both are very excited and honored that their donuts (made from a ‘scratch secret family recipe’) were voted the “best”. Doug joined the business in 1995 and together they have been baking some of the same family recipes since. One customer favorite is the Raspberry Rosebud Donut that was created to honor Sue’s mother who loved roses. Two other customer favorites that they have created are the “Alaskan” that they sell during Crazy Dayz each July and the Da Feet of Jesse James Donut that is sold during Jesse James Days. Some call the Alaskan the Texan. This donut is a BIG (like those States) glazed donut! And, believe it or not, The Da Feet Donut is in the shape of a ‘foot’! They enjoy injecting a bit of humor into their baked goods. ________________________________________________

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The Ole Store, Northfield Best Specialty Salad and Best Dessert (along with the Best Server) add up to the Best Date Night in my book! I don’t think it could have gone any other way! The fact that The Ole Store serves a Seasonal menu, utilizes local beef, local vegetables, and local cheese I’m sure has a great deal to do with their success! General Manager of The Ole Store (and The Tavern of Northfield) Deanna Sharp considers The Ole Store a great place for special occasions! It’s an upscale casual restaurant with delicious dishes, an extensive wine list and beautiful presentations. Deanna also hailed The Ole Store as another great place for Saturday and Sunday breakfast. They are renowned for the “Ole Roll” served on the weekends and her favorite breakfast here is the Eggs Lorraine; scrambles eggs with veggies topped with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce. The Assistant General Manager, Tanner Running, just adds to the success and ambiance with his well-honed customer service and training skills! And we cannot leave out “hands on” owner Chuck Pryor who rolls-up his sleeves and joins the kitchen whenever extra help is needed! ________________________________________________

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outh, MN. It was very successful so he made the leap to go out on his own when he came to Faribault in 2010. At first he was so busy that he couldn’t handle the business! So he expanded right away to seat more customers. He now employs 4-5 cooks in the kitchen and 3 dining room staff. Hom was very pleased and thanked our Readers for the designation of Best Asian and Best Appetizer. His sales of Spring Rolls and Egg Rolls mirror the votes! ________________________________________________

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because of the College traffic, so he had to move to his current larger space. This allowed him space to open a bakery where they make all of their bread fresh each day (and sometimes more than once a day). They ensure the freshness of their bread by refusing to carry any of it over to the next day; they bake it fresh EVERY day. Greg grew up in the little town of Sleepy Eye but they would take family trips to Grandma and Grandpa’s Dairy farm in the big city of Faribault. It was a two-hour trip (an eternity for a kid!). When he saw the waterfall by the Faribault Woolen Mill he knew they ‘were almost there!’ Greg attributes much of their success to the Town of Northfield and their Downtown Economic Council. “What a good job they do at promoting the Historical Downtown area”. He says the development along Division Street, Highway 35 signs and multiple downtown promotions makes sure any empty retail locations are not vacant for long. And Hogan Bros. special secret sauce doesn’t hurt either!

housed the Bus and Taxi Companies in the front of the house! The current owner, Linda Escobedo, became an employee in 1975. She affirmed that the ‘fish fry’ has been a part of the Kitchen before she became an employee. It quickly became her ‘home away from home’ so in 1998 she created a partnership with her Banker Sister and bought the restaurant. In 2005, she and her husband, Jose’, who has since passed away, bought out her sister and became sole owners. When Linda was told about our ‘Reader Poll’ she said “It’s a lot of hard work but if you love what you do and put your heart into it, you’ll be successful.” She cites two possible reasons for the accolades: they use a very thin breading on their Pollock (lots of fish with a little breading) and their fries are soft on the inside and very ‘crunchy’ on the outside. Sounds like a ‘winning combination’ to me!

work there in 1978. By 1989 he worked his way up to ‘buy the place’. The Quarterback Club kitchen ‘broasts’ their high-quality fresh Gold ‘n Plump chicken. This method ensures that it is ‘juicy, not greasy’. Broasting the chicken under pressure contributes to it being as healthy as roasted chicken. “We use all of the ‘best’ ingredients for our entire menu”, declared Dale. “Our ribs are the best you can buy, our sliced meats are top of the line. We use a local bakery for all of our breads and we use ‘real’ plates!” Our favorite saying is “if the Colonel could make chicken like ours they would have made him a General!” ________________________________________________

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The Quarterback Clubs were started by 3-4 Minnesota Vikings players and, at one time, numbered 20+ locations. They were started to be ‘small town’ sports clubs but the Northfield location is the only one left. The Northfield location was opened in 1967 and the current owner, Dale Finger, started to

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When Bill Pitsavas came to this country with a friend from his home in Greece in 1956 he landed in Duluth! And that is where he learned the restaurant business and what pizza was! Pizza was a ‘new’ food to America at that time (and you thought it was always here?). Bill had a ‘good palate’ and a knack for cooking so another friend pointed to Northfield as a great restaurant opportunity because of the Colleges. ‘Bill’s Pizza’ was born in 1960. It was the second or third pizza joint to start up in Northfield but something about his recipes and his happiness to serve his cus-

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tomers made his the only place that succeeded. Maybe it was also the loud, boisterous, passionate way his Greek heritage brought richness to the Community as well! It quickly became a favorite and ‘one of a kind’. Being the oldest of 6 children, his goal was to bring his family to America. By the late sixties he was doing well enough to bring 18-19 family members here from Greece! Many of these family members worked at Bill’s (now Basil’s) and several have opened their own places i.e. B & L Pizza and George’s Vineyard! They have even spread as far as Michigan and Wisconsin. After Bill retired 15 years ago, Basil’s is now being run by son Dominic with some help from daughter Alexandria, with the same passion AND the same recipes! They honor and stay true to their family’s heritage by continuing to make their own sauce and their own dough; producing simple quality food. “It continues to be the same food we would serve to family and friends in our home”. And Mom still comes in every day to make the meatballs by hand and the authentic homemade Baklava!

She’s thrilled to hear her strategy worked! Her Wings are fresh, homemade and all about the ‘secret’ sauces! They serve mild, hot, triple-hot, honey BBQ, smoky chipotle, garlic & cracked pepper and chipotle ranch. Each order is served with celery and side sauces. Her cooking method is what makes her wings unique! Her wings are deep-fried, then sauced and then put in the broiler so the sauce caramelizes! And even though her vendors raise the price of Wings every ‘football season’ they will always be on her menu! Her good help is also a key to her success! Her day manager has been with her for 10 years and her night manager 17 years! She also has a great kitchen manager. Their longevity is due to the fact that she treats them well and pays them a ‘living wage’.

Their place has an ‘old-time’ look with photos of the building with a horse and buggy in front and the kitchen is ‘open’ so you can see all the action! If you have trouble choosing from the 62 toppings, your server may offer you a unique ‘topping spinner’ to assist you. Four years ago they were featured on ‘On the Road’ with Jason Davis. With this vote they may need to move up to ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’! ________________________________________________

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Kings Place, Miesville You know the family has worked hard for a long time when you see owners Arlene and Jerry Greenlee there every day after 30 years- Arlene is 82 years old!! It is now run by their son and daughter, Jeff and Terri, but they still come in every day! When they bought the place there were four burgers on the menu. You can now choose from 62 different toppings on their hand-pattied fresh ground beef burgers! From fried egg to jalapenos’ to peanut butter you are sure to find just the right combination for your palate. To make sure the customer’s burger is ‘fresh’ they often need to hand-patty batches 2-3 times over the weekend! And they ‘fresh-slice’ the tomatoes, green peppers and other condiments every shift!

Wings Tavern & Grill, Owatonna Pat Brown, owner of Wings for the past 18 years, says the place “was named Wings when I bought it and had a model airplane hanging from the ceiling but there were no ‘wings’ being sold!” Being the ‘little guy’ she knew she wanted to become “known” for something so she created their menu to include wings and burgers. “Americans are crazy over Wings!”

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‘Treats’ (with an existing kitchen) came up for sale in 1998, he bought it. He managed to open not one, but two businesses within a month of each other in 1999; Chapati-Cuisine of India and The Contented Cow. Many residents said an Indian Restaurant “won’t work”, “we like our meat and potatoes”! But Norman knew that these descendants of Europeans had a palate that would embrace the food much like Britain has done! And they certainly have based on our Readers’ Poll! He started with a common menu including New Zealand lamb, beef, chicken and curries but has evolved to include pork and goat! He also has invested in a Tandoori oven (a traditional Indian clay oven). He’s always been lucky to employ good chefs but good chefs ‘come and go’ so the staff has changed over the years. But he now has been fortunate enough to have the same good staff for 5-6 years. Being here in the ‘land of the hunter’ has inspired a desire to expand his menu to include more game; venison, duck, and pheasant. But he is surprised by the fact that these items are not available from his suppliers. In 2005, he opened a Chapati in Edina and sold it to the chef in 2008. In 2008 and 2009 the Banks changed the way they work with small business which has made it more difficult for small business to expand and succeed but Norman’s plans are to buy another restaurant (existing and hopefully in a Hotel).

Owner Jose’ Herrara left the Michigan restaurant he was a partner in to open the Plaza Morena in Owatonna ten years ago. He traveled back and forth as a partner to the Michigan operation for another three years before selling his portion to focus solely on his Owatonna restaurant. He has since built quite a large operation with approximately 35+ employees. Jose’s wife, Maria Martiniez, a partner in the business but not part of the regular Staff, fills in on a regular basis whenever she is needed. “Good news! That means our customers are happy!” Jose’ exclaimed upon hearing the news. “We think our success comes from a combination of good food and good service. We do our best.” Although there is a mix of Tex/Mex items and authentic Mexican dishes, Jose’ says all of the “authentic” Mexican recipes are his. “Whether they are good or bad they are ‘authentic’!” The Michigan menu followed him here to Minnesota but 25% of the menu is new since opening. His philosophy on hiring staff is to ask applicants if they are customers! He wants to be sure that his Staff likes the product they are either making or serving. Jose’ wants to voice his appreciation for his loyal customers’ support. He says simply, “Thank you.”

honest reasonable prices and keep every customer happy. He is proud to say after thirty-three years that he has done just that through three generations of families! As a young entrepreneur he started serving a young man and his family, then his grown family and their own children. His philosophy is “if you like the food tell your friends, if there is a problem tell me and I will fix it.” Now he would like to leave a ‘Legacy” but needs to find the “right” person to take over and continue with his philosophy. Then, and only then, will he partake in another ‘American Dream’ and ‘retire’. ________________________________________________

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“Having your good friends over for a backyard BBQ” is the way each and every customer is treated at the nine year old franchise Famous Dave’s in Owatonna. Although they are a franchise, this restaurant lives up to all the corporate standards. All of the recipes are exactly the same every day; they don’t tamper with the recipe that took Dave Anderson himself 25 years to perfect! According to Managers Amber Talbert and Destiny Beardsley, the success of their store is their staff that treats each customer like a personal friend and the consistency of their food. Owner Sorin Husau declares “We are proudly following the time-honored tradition of authentic, real pit-smoked BBQ. We smoke our BBQ meats at each location up to 14 hours using real hickory wood and the same hand-crafted attention to detail goes into our flavorful side dishes and made-from-scratch desserts!” They will be celebrating their nine-year anniversary in October. They’d love to see all of their good friends at their backyard BBQ! ________________________________________________

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Timberlodge Steakhouse, Owatonna “This wouldn’t have happened without the hard work of all of our staff.” remarked Tim Ristow, General Manager of Timberlodge Steakhouse for the past two years. Having been a Corporate Chef for Timberlodge Corporation for ten years, Tim had seen the research indicating that Good Service was rated ‘most important’ in customer surveys done by the company. So when the opportunity for the position of General Manager of the Owatonna franchise became available he knew what his focus needed to be; guest service. Out of the three Timberlodge Restaurants the Owatonna location is the one and only franchise remaining. Tim’s focus has been ‘guest service’ (they greet you at the door), ‘high quality food’(they don’t skimp on product) and ‘reasonable prices’, in that order. Although it’s a franchise, this restaurant has a ‘home town’ feel with many regular repeat customers. Tim has seen his sales growing better than the National indicators demonstrating the research was right and his (and the Staff’s) efforts are paying off! So if you have a ‘hankering’ for a nice juicy steak served with a ‘smile’ Timberlodge Steakhouse in Owatonna is the place to go!

Court Winjum is a ‘self-taught’ Sommelier. He has a degree in Business Management but has a passion for wine and it shows. “I started my love for wine with White Zinfandel (like everyone else) and have grown to my latest favorite, Italian Valpolicella!” While attending St. Cloud State he was an hourly supervisor at Ciati’s and selected their wines. During that time he took a trip to Italy and increased his wine knowledge. He became General Manager but the owner thought his wine list was too expansive so he chopped the list from 50 to 35 wines. Interestingly enough the list is now at 150 wines. When the location ‘went private’ he moved back to Burnsville and took a position with Chianti Grill. He now works at the Corporate office as Director of Operations and is growing the wine knowledge with both customers and staff alike. The growth has come from offering lots of ‘wine tastings’ with the wines that were sold ‘bottle only’ to hosting 30+ wine dinners where the Chef’s create new menu items that pair with chosen wines for the evening. They see approximately 30 customers for each of these events and their wine sales have grown correspondingly. “One of the best pairings I have experienced lately is a cashew-encrusted sea bass with a caramel rum sauce paired with a full-bodied chardonnay”. Mmmmmm, decadent! ________________________________________________

Wiederholt’s Supper Club, Miesville Jessie Wiederholt is the Grandson of the Founder and “thrilled” with being named ‘Best Supper Club in Southern Minnesota’! He believes that a ‘good location (along Rte. 61), good food and good service’ is the key to their success! Longevity and consistency may have had something to do with it as well! Wiederholt’s has been successful for a very long time! His grandfather transformed a 1932 gas station and grocery store into a Supper Club over 50 years ago in 1961! Wiederholt’s has been a family owned Southern Minnesota mainstay ever since! Except for one year; 1972-1973. Jessie’s grandfather passed away and his grandmother sold the operation after his passing. But apparently the new owners did not live up to the standards the Community had come to expect and the operation came back to the Wiederholt family after only one year. The Supper Club has been ‘family run’ ever since! And the Community has shown its appreciation by voting them “The Best Supper Club in Southern Minnesota”! So take a nice ‘country drive’ down Highway 61 to Miesville and stop in for the experience! ________________________________________________

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The Creamery, Rushford When Debbie Kitchens (how appropriate) bought The Creamery in 1996 It was a Pizzeria with 4-5 flavors of ice cream. Through the years she has increased that number to 32+! And it’s been a bit of a ‘rocky road’ at times. They have always been a diverse restaurant and after the ‘flood of 2007’ they had to strip the Historic Creamery building (built in 1915) down and start over! They installed stone ovens for the pizza and doubled their ice cream cabinets. They buy their Premium Ice Cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, Wisconsin. They have a few of their own shops and sell wholesale as well. “It’s the best ice cream I’ve ever tasted!” They now carry the largest quantity and biggest variety of any of the wholesaler’s customers from here to Madison! Much of their success can be attributed to Debbie’s statement, “We don’t skimp with our portions. You will get your money’s worth!” Traditionally the family has been owners of ‘bowling centers’. Debbie has worked in ‘the business’ since she was 11 years old in ‘family-owned’ restaurants and bowling centers. She has 1 sister and 10 brothers! The entire family has always been involved; Husband, Uncles, Grandparents, Daughters, Grandchildren. “It’s hard work but if you love what you do. . . .” The rest of The Creamery’s menu; pizza, salads, burgers, and light dinners, are all held to the same level of high quality as their ice cream. Debbie is in the planning stages of the celebra-

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Red Wing Confectionary Candy maker Cathy Bowes will be stepping down as owner of Red Wing Confectionary but not the candy maker of the past seven years. New owner, Leon Nesbit, has expansion plans for the shop. Not only will they continue to have the beautiful chocolates that the region has come to know and love but Leon will be bringing his pastries and fresh breads to the operation! Leon and his wife own Nesbits Nursery, an organic farm just 12-13 miles from downtown Red Wing on Great River Road. On his farm, among other things, he has the Oasis Eatery; a “localicious” small restaurant and retail pantry! He will be introducing Cathy’s chocolates to his Wisconsin operation and his farm and pantry items to the Red Wing Confectionary. The Oasis Eatery, established in 2008, serves breakfast and lunch (inside and outside) but his farm is a Seasonal Rural Experience! He has small animals, several mazes, a corral and ponies, Christmas trees and much more with the change of each Season. His plan is to ‘cross promote’ the businesses and build awareness across the State line for both! Check all he has to offer at www.nesbittsnursery.com.

Jeff LaBeau, The Depot, Faribault “I am pleasantly surprised about receiving this award and I don’t take it lightly; my Staff (over 50 employees) makes it possible. There are 1000 little details to running a good operation and I cannot take care of them all. You can miss one or two but after that things will deteriorate. If it not for my staff making sure those details are taken care of, I would not have the successful restaurant that I have.” Jeff’s central philosophy of “Hot, good quality food takes priority over everything!” is at the center of his restaurant operation and embraced by the entire staff. “If a dish does not look right it doesn’t go out to the customer; if the dishwasher is not doing their job, it will affect the customer’s experience. And our job is to accommodate the customer.” Jeff was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and has brought that classic training, creativity and consciousness of ‘Giving Back’ home to Southern

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A Bloody Mary from The Depot in Faribault features a yummy garnish with a salami-wrapped cheese curd, a dill pickle, and a pimento-stuffed green olive.

their appetite with a 50s-themed menu that ranges from appetizers such as “White Walls” (Texas onion rings) to old fashioned burgers, such as “The ‘57’ Burger.” The décor is also an attraction. In 1981, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic sites “as the best preserved building and unaltered business representing an important historical link to the railroad.” ____________________________________________________

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The Depot in Faribault does theirs up right. Mixed with tomato juice and a house made beef broth, The Depot’s bloody is slightly smokey with just the right amount of zesty spice. A spear of yummy garnishes accompany the drink: a pimentostuffed green olive, a dill pickle and a salami-wrapped cheese curd. Topping off the pint glass is a tasty rim of celery salt, adding one last layer of flavor to the drink. Pair The Depot’s Bloody Mary with their filet mignon sandwich and prepare to be wowed. ________________________________________________

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Nor does he spend much time behind the bar preparing the drink made famous by James Bond — shaken not stirred. “I mainly work in the kitchen,” he says. Still, that doesn’t mean he’s not proud that his established has been honored with having the “best martini” in southern Minnesota. “There are a lot of decent bars out there,” he says. When you go to Torey’s, you will have several martinis to choose from — many that go beyond the basic gin and a hint of dry vermouth with an olive. There are at least 30 martinis on the menu to choose from. And he knows the keys to making a good martini are as simple as they are basic. A clean, chilled glass, the right ingredients, and the right portions of those ingredients. “You get too much vermouth and it’s going to taste funny,” he said. He is so right. ________________________________________________ Terry VanDeWalker bartender at the Contented Cow, Northfield.

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St. Hendricks Martini, Chianti Grill A few years ago, martinis were all the rage. It seemed you couldn’t stop at any of your local watering holes without finding a group pretending to be Don Draper, sipping three olive martinis out of chilled glasses. The Mad Men rage may have subsided, but it has left a lasting effect. A martini is an acquired taste, and once you have it, it’s not as easily discarded as a TV show that has jumped the shark. Up in Burnsville, the Chianti Grill offers the kind of specialty martini that requires a little training, and should appeal to the newly minted 21st Century Martini aficionados. A delicate combination of Hendricks cucumber gin, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, grapefruit juice and lime juice, the St. Hendrick’s martini is both an elegant

If the mark of a good bartender is longevity, Terry VanDeWalker is well on his way to Hall of Fame Status. In a business rife with burnout and turnover, VanDeWalker has been behind Carbone’s Happy Hour in Northfield. the bar at the Contented Cow in Northfield for more than eight years. “People like to see a familiar face when they come to the pub,” said VanDeWalker. “They know you. You know what they like and how they like it. You develop a relationship with not just your regulars, but maybe the person who comes in every couple weeks. After a while, you just start to know everyCarbone’s, Northfield body.” “The thing that’s so great about Terry is he’s completely SoMinn, this was clearly a tough category for you guys. Askunpretentious,” said Jeremy Bishop, a former manager of ing you to pick your favorite Happy Hour must have been like the Contented Cow. “He’s just honest and friendly, and real. asking you to pick your favorite kind of fish to catch. They’re all People are always going to respond to that.” great, and they’re all pretty different, so who wants to choose? “I just like to make drinks,” says VanDeWalker. “I like to It was a tightly fought battle that landed more votes than any make drinks that are fun, and have complex flavors.” other category in the poll. But, when the dust settled, Car “It’s pretty gratifying when someone compliments you on a bone’s Pizza in Northfield stood victorious. Who can say why cocktail you’ve made for them. That’s the reason I keep doing for sure? Maybe it’s because it’s almost always Happy Hour this.” at Carbone’s? During Weekdays, it runs from 11-7 and starts back up again from 10-midnight. That accounts for only four ________________________________________________ hours during the day when you don’t get a deal. Maybe it’s

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because the deals are so good? 2-for-1’s on all drinks and tap beers is nothing to sneeze at. Maybe it’s because on Tuesdays they offer 50 cent tacos, and on Wednesdays its 50 cent wings. Maybe it’s the dozens of TV’s that will surely offer whatever game it is that you want to watch. Or maybe it’s the sheer size of the place, so you don’t feel like you have to fold yourself in half just to get to the bar. Again, why quibble over details. It’s Happy Hour, and Carbone’s is the best. ________________________________________________

Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna “I love it here,” said Bryce Butler, the manager of Reggie’s Brewhouse. Open for a scant three years in downtown Owatonna, Reggie’s is already gaining a reputation as a great place to hang out with friends for a good time. So much, in fact, that it was voted the Best Bar for the Cheapest Buzz — a moniker that Butler says the bar wears proudly. “We’re putting on good promotions,” Butler said. Compared to other bars in town, the prices are about the same, he notes. But it’s the daily drink specials — and yes, they are daily — that sets Reggie’s above the rest, Butler said. But it’s not just the low-price buzz that makes it a great place. “It’s a fun bar with a good clientele,” Butler said. ________________________________________________ You can always find some good company at the Contented Cow, Northfield.

best place in town to just stop in and see what’s going on, and it’s never short on someone you don’t know. I’ve tried bringing a book down. I’ve tried hiding behind my lap top. I’ve even tried sitting back in the corner behind the indoor stage. And you know what’s never happened? I’ve never read a page, typed a page or sat by myself for long. Sure, I guess it’d be nice if I could still find that place to hide and drink a beer by myself, but upon further thought, maybe it’s for the best that I never find myself having a beer by myself, at least not if I want to have a beer at the Contented Cow.

The Tavern Lounge, Northfield Niceness abounds across southern Minnesota. One place it does not cease is on the snack table of the Tavern Lounge of Northfield. A salty snack is a must for afternoon happy hour patrons. Some like peanuts, some like pretzels, and sometimes it is hard to choose. Well at the Tavern you don’t have to because you have both peanuts and pretzels as well brown rye chips and mini bread sticks and whatever else is in Gardetto’s (a locally owned business). Served with a smile. ________________________________________________

The Contented Cow When I lived in Minneapolis, every now and again I liked to go out on my own and have a beer or two, maybe read a book, spend some time by myself. I liked to be alone every now and again. I’d like to say I can do the same in Northfield, but not when you spend a night at the Contented Cow. It’s the

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Best Dive Bar Grampa Al’s, Faribault Faribault’s a great place to people watch and there might not be a better locale to check out all the personalities than Grampa Al’s. The bar just off the city’s main drag of Central Avenue isn’t much to look at on the outside, and the inside is made for drinking heavy and cleaning up quickly. But if you want small-town drama fueled by cheap beer and loud music, this is a little slice of heaven. On the night we were hanging out, we saw a bride-to-be sporting a veil and wandering hands sitting on the bouncer’s lap, a skinny little pool player who liked to show off her skills by laying on her back on the table and tossing her legs into the air before every shot — amazing how often she won, and a loud, wet, angry breakup, followed almost immediately by infidelity on both sides in full view of one another. You can’t make this crap up. Grampa Al’s patrons sport more cheap cologne, perfume, mascara, tatoos and knock-off clothing than a local second-hand store. And it’s a ton of fun to let it all hang out there because absolutely no one gives a shit. The bar isn’t so much a dive as it is a running soap opera, and baby, you’ve got to play your part. ________________________________________________

For going on 18 years, Spike’s Bar & Grill in Faribault has billed itself as southern MN’s entertainment headquarters. It’s hard to argue with that. After two major renovations over the years, including the installation of a sand volleyball court, it is definitely the best place in Southern Minnesota to watch a game, or play one. They offer three sand volleyball leagues running from May thru October and pool & dart leagues in the winter, and there is always a game or two on one of their nearly thirty TV’s that SoMinn sports fans can’t get on their own little cable box. And if that wasn’t enough, Spike’s offers live music nearly every weekend, and boast that they have the best lights & sound system around. The bands they book – Hitchville, Lost highway, the Johnny Holm Band, among others – are some of the best bar bands not just in Southern Minnesota, but in the midwest. They also serve a great mix of burgers, homemade pizzas and buffalo wings. Whether you like to watch sports or play them, Spike’s has you covered, with great food, drinks and music to boot.

not just called plaid shirts instead of vintage plaid shirts, you definitely should not go there. If you tell people you like PBR for reasons you can’t explain, well, then the VFW isn’t for you. It’s not the coolest spot in town, and I don’t go there. Don’t tell your friends. ________________________________________________

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There is something relaxing and freeing about being seated on a lovely patio. The new Schweich Hotel & Bar in historic downtown Kenyon raises that experience to a whole new level. While the inside of the establishment has its own swank with exotic animal mounts, original stamped tin ceiling and one of the most beautiful bars around, the patio seems to be the seating area of choice. Running the entire length of the building, the spacious patio has three-season appeal with a high overhead roof and

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Cowling Arboretum, Carleton College Some secrets are meant to be kept. Thankfully this one is not. The founders of Carleton College knew where to place their stake when they founded their school in one of the most beautiful and varied regions in the local area. Walking through the pathways of the upper and lower arb can take hours, yet one may get so lost in the wonder that it may feel like days. Anyone looking to escape their everyday worries and let their mind expand into the infinite for a little while might not be hard pressed to take a stroll through the arb of Carleton College, which by the way is open to the public (a well kept secret, itself) Thank you Carleton for such a place.

Winter Walk, Northfield Northfield’s Winter Walk is, at face value, the Chamber of Commerce encouraging one and all to do some Christmas shopping in Downtown Northfield. But in reality, it is much, much more than that. Winter Walk is a tiny slice of the way things used to be. One December night every year, the merchants along Division Street host a holiday block party, complete with a horse drawn carriage ride, live reindeer, a luminary lit main street, and of course, Santa Claus. If you’re lucky, the weather will be just a little chilly with a light snow falling. Stroll along the bustling, but far from hectic, street, sipping some warm apple cider or hot cocoa, stopping to visit with friends, and you’ll start to feel like you’ve stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. The perfect alternative to fighting megamall parking lots, frantic shoppers and over commercialized big box stores, Winter Walk is a fun, relaxing way to remember how the holidays are supposed to feel. ________________________________________________

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Old Boys Farm, Faribault There’s no question the site of the old state “boys farm” south of Faribault is the creepiest place in southern Minnesota. Why? Because so little is known about it. If you head out to Walcott Township via Glynview Trail, eventually you’ll stumble across some acreage out around 250th Street that used to be the site of a farm colony for the Minnesota School of the Feeble-Minded. It was thought, when the farm was constructed back in the early 1900s, that some of the lesser-feeble-minded boys could be raised there and taught a life skill like farming. At the same time, research was being conducted and literature written that likened the disabled to criminals and labeled them a scourge on society. Forced sterilizations took place, and overcrowding led to illness and disease. Some inmates, forgotten — or ignored — by their families were buried nearby, often in an unmarked grave. One simple gravestone for all of them still stands in the area, where there are also the ruins of the old farm buildings. For years, amateur paranormal investigators have reported seeing strange lights, unexplained shadows and a persistent feeling of unease that, if they don’t leave, eventually turns into nausea, headaches and dizzyness. One paranormal investigator reported watching a colleague faint after being passed over by some sort of shadow. Creepy. And definitely worth checking out. Just make sure to bring a friend and a camera. ________________________________________________

Next year they will celebrate 40 years. Some of the 25-30 vendors that display their goods have been vendors for over 20 years! And that is an element of their success as an entity. They have become a family over the years and treat their customers the same way. Couple that with the beautiful site they do business from and a good family feel emerges. Shade trees along the river, picnic areas, and a playground for the kids make their Market a ‘family destination’. The diversity of products is also a big draw. Customers can depend on being able to purchase a fresh juicy cantaloupe to a fresh ripe tomato; fresh eggs to fresh chicken to homemade caramel rolls and beautiful fresh flowers all at reasonable prices. ________________________________________________

Northfield Farmer’s Market This is a photo taken by a paranormal investigator of a building on the site of the former farm colony of the Minnesota School of the Feeble-Minded. The photograph shows an allegedly unexplained black shadow on the right side of the frame. (submitted photo)

Being the only woman on the City Council did not stop Penny Cupp from getting the first Farmer’s Market going in Northfield 40 years ago! Along with Nancy Child and Gladys Estonson the trio managed to bring local farmers to a local business person’s parking lot to sell their wares to the local residents. They have been running under the same by-laws ever since!

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On a good day — and there have been a lot of good days — more than 600 people will show up at Oak View Nursery in Owatonna to join in some autumnal splendor at the nursery’s pumpkin patch. “We’re in our seventh year,” said owner Dan Haberman about the business’ patch — a patch that not only features pumpkins galore, but also has a corn maze, hayrides and a haunted house — though it’s one geared for children. And what prompted Oak View to create the pumpkin patch? To hear Haberman tell it, it was because they had started the landscaping and nursery business and then wanted something at the business in the fall, but also something that was

family-oriented. And the pumpkin patch was born. And what part of the patch is Haberman’s favorite? “I like the hayride,” Haberman said. “It’s scenic. You go out in a prairie, looking down at a valley of untouched land.” And if you’re lucky, he said, you just might see a deer or two. The scene is something that he — a lover of landscapes — never grows tired of seeing.

One need not be the great poet William Wordsworth to describe the simple beauty of a setting sun. In fact, words are mostly not necessary for appreciation of such a marvel. In southern Minnesota there are many ideal spots to drink in the end of the day, our wondrous lakes. After an afternoon of barbecuing and waterskiing, or just on a whim, there can be nothing nicer than a slow cruise out to the middle of the lake, setting anchor, and gazing as the sun turns the sky orange, and the reflection on the lake turns to stars. ________________________________________________

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Kevin Dahle In an era of extreme partisanship and political gridlock, both in Washington and in St. Paul, we were a bit reluctant to add this category to the poll. Seriously – would any of our politicians even be nominated, let alone receive a vote? To our great relief, we found that there are indeed elected officials in whom Southern Minnesota still has faith. None more so, it seems, than the State Senator from District 20, Kevin Dahle. An educator by trade (he teaches several social studies classes at Northfield High School), Dahle sits on the E-12 Education Policy Committee (where he is Vice-Chair), as well as the Education Finance, Commerce, and State and Local Government committees. A center-left Democrat, he espouses sensible

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a major label, released his debut album. His first single was a bonafide smash hit in 2009, becoming #1 in the US, the UK, and five other countries, even spending ten weeks in the top slot in the Netherlands. Since then, Johnson has not stopped working. He’s released music under at least one other moniker, Sky Sailing, two more full albums as Owl City, recorded with pop princess Carly Rae Jepsen, and toured with the likes of Maroon 5 and John Mayer. For a lot of people Johnson has come to represent the state of the music industry, illustrating the tidal wave effect the internet has had, and the power that social media can wield. Even ten years ago, it’s almost impossible that some kid and his keyboard would have been able to rocket to stardom and success the way Johnson has. He has proved that the internet really has made the world smaller, not just by bringing entertainment to us, but by bringing a little bit of SoMinn to the world. ________________________________________________

The story’s been well told. Adam Johnson was an Owatonna kid loading trucks by day and making music in his parents basement at night. He started uploading his songs onto MySpace as Owl City which, bolstered by his considerable charm, soon went viral. Before he knew it he’d been signed to

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Griff Wigley Griff Wigley likes to ask questions and occasionally poke a sharp stick into the eye of greater Northfield. After a split from the folks who helped found Northfield Citizens Online/northfield.org in the mid-2000s, Wigley started his own blog called LocallyGrownNorthfield.org. Since then, the blog has featured the musings of Wigley, NDDC executive director Ross Currier and local business owner and downtown gadfly Tracy Davis, although the latter two faded away in recent years, which was a good thing since their writing rarely matched Wigley’s in either depth or wit. Depending on what day you drop in, you may read a post about important issues that are relevant to every-day life in Northfield. You’ll also get a taste of the diehards who comprise the biggest part of Wigley’s commenting audience. But on some days you may see a post featuring a picture of Wigley flipping the bird, allegedly to city officials, or you may stumble across an Onionesque story about a lawsuit filed by a neighborhood against the city for misspelled street signs (the

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misspelling was true, the lawsuit wasn’t). In an era where just about anything online is considered truth by someone, Wigley often wandered back and forth across the line between news and entertainment, truth and fiction, and provided his audience some great reading as a result. Earlier this year, citing an increasing need to focus on his

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ARTS Art League Fall Show: 18-Oct, 6:30 AM, Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Art League Fall Show. Opening reception will be October 7 at 6:00 pm.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. “Randy Regier Exhibition Regional Juried Art Exhibition: 18-Oct, 11:00 AM, Arts Center of St. Peter, 315 South Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, Free. Featuring over 100 pieces of artwork from artists in the 9-county region. Reception, Sept. 14 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.. www.plrac.org. Tempest Fugit: Small Works by David Hamlow and Liz Miller: 18-Oct, 1:00 PM, Gallery, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Free. ‘Tempest Fugit - small works by David Hamlow and Liz Miller’, on view October 3 - 31. The October 3 art lecture and reception is at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Public gallery hours for the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center are Sunday through Thursday from 1-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1-8 p.m.. www.blc.edu. “Surface Design: Painting on Clay Workshop Owen Benjamin: 18-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15$30. Join this thrilling adventure of the greatest detective of all time! Sherlock Holmes and Watson face off against arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty, in this story inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.. www.commonwealtheatre. org/sherlock.html. 507-467-2905”The Church Basement Ladies Comedian Stewart Huff: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Stewart has performed in Comedy Clubs from coast to coast including The Improv in Los Angeles as well as The Improv in New York. In 2006 he was invited to perform in the HBO Las Vegas Festival. He was also a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival.From the South (but not by choice), Stewart Huff has been performing comedy for over 10 years. He currently tours clubs across the country. Stewart reaches past the norm for his genuine -- and genuinely unexpected -- comedy. Ian Karmel is a stand-up comedian based out of Portland whose style zig-zags between the eclectic and the universal, appealing both to crowds who own homes in the suburbs, and crowds just staying with their parents in the suburbs until they figure some things out. In addition to stand-up, Karmel has appeared on television, playing a character in IFC’s sketch show Portlandia and as a post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trailblazers.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. COWGIRLS: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville Street,

Greenwood, $20-$24. COWGIRLS is a joyous musical comedy that focuses on a trio of classically trained female musicians that is mistakenly booked to play Hiram Hall, a country western concert bar in Kansas. The owner of the club, Jo Carlson, must raise enough money during the weekend to pay off debtors or the hall will be closed. Though mostly unfamiliar with country music, the trio convinces Jo and her employees, Mickey and Mo, to allow them the chance to transform themselves into legitimate cowgirl performers in time for the first performance.. oldlog.com/ home-3/cowgirls/. “Portrait of the Artist as a Yo-Yo Man Fiddler on the Roof: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, $47-$82. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor milkman, is trying to keep his family’s traditions in place. Yet, times are changing. And when Tevye’s daughters want to make their own matches, he must choose between his own daughters’ happiness and those beloved traditions that keep the outside world at bay. Yet it is Tevye’s love of his family, pride and faith that help him face the dangerous forces in Anatevka which threaten to destroy the very life he and his fellow villagers are trying to preserve. For dinner and theatre ticket holders, dinner starts 2 hours earlier than the performance.. www.chanhassentheatres.com/fiddler.aspx. (952) 934-1525”Creature Feature Owen Benjamin: 18-Oct, 9:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www.mysticlake. com/comedyowenbenjamin. “Dom Irrera Drawing from Photos Workshop: 19-Oct, 10:00 AM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $48-$54. (Beginner) Start transforming your photos instead of simply copying them! You’ll learn how to choose appropriate photos for art, use a grid system to render accurate drawings, and edit photos to eliminate unnecessary and distorted information. Classroom discussions will cover some photography basics, basic to intermediate drawing skills, drawing material characteristics for working from photos, and clues to know when your camera is lying. All skill levels are welcome in this a beginner-friendly class. Please bring your camera, even if it’s your phone and at least 6 photos (printed on typing paper and 5’ x 7’ or larger works best). Ages 16 and up. Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch break). www.btacmn.org/index. php?l=product_detail&p=312. Studio Art Tour: 19-Oct, 10:00 AM, South Central Minnesota, 1000 Division Street, Northfield, Free. The Studio ArTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in Cannon Falls, Northfield and Faribault. We open our studios to the public on the third weekend in October each year, and invite you to come out and see where and how we work. This is the ninth year we have put on the tour. It’s still getting bigger so we must be doing something right. This year there are 20 studios featuring 43 artists. Most studios will have several artists working in different media. The artists will be glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios will have demonstrations. The range of work is amazing; knitting to welding with glass, and clay and paper in between. Whether you are a long time collector or are just looking

for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!. www. studioartour.com. Regional Juried Art Exhibition: 19-Oct, 1:00 PM, Arts Center of St. Peter, 315 South Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, Free. Featuring over 100 pieces of artwork from artists in the 9-county region. Reception, Sept. 14 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Show: 19-Oct, 1:00 PM, Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Main Street, Hopkins, $15 . Lilly is a youngster who looks at things very simply. She loves everything! Her friends Chester and Wilson share her excitement and wonder at discovering the world around them. In Kevin Kling’s wonderful adaptation of the Kevin Henkes book, we get to share the friends’ adventures and learn about the mysterious black holes in Swiss cheese as taught by favorite teacher Mr. Slinger.. stagestheatre.org/upcomingshows/02/26/2013/lillys-purple-plasticpurse. Sideways Stories from Wayside Show: 19-Oct, 1:00 PM, Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Main Street, Hopkins, $15+. This is much-loved craziness! Oops! The builder made a mistake and turned the plans on their side. That’s why Wayside School is thirty stories high with one classroom on each level. You think that’s a little strange? Wait until you see what goes on at the school on a daily basis. From the author of ‘HOLES’, a fun-filled romp to weirdness performed in the Hopkins Jaycees Studio.. stagestheatre. org/upcoming-shows/02/26/2013/ sideways-stories-wayside. “Uncle Vanya Owen Benjamin: 19-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. Ole and Lena’s Family Reunion: 19-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, $17.50 . Lena’s cousin Mildred wants to get back to her roots, and so without asking, she has told the family that the reunion would be at Ole & Lena’s farm. Will Ole escape so he can go to the Lodge Euchre Tournament with Sven?. test. lakevillemn.gov/index.php?option=com_ jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=4887&Itemid=1364&year=2013& month=10&day=18&title=ole-and-len a-s-family-renunion&uid=9d0c140ac0654c88817a3870afd8eab. Drag Show: 19-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Come out and watch the Drag Show!. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/upcoming-events/ upcoming-events.html. Studio Art Tour: 20-Oct, 11:00 AM, South Central Minnesota, 1000 Division Street, Northfield, Free. The Studio ArTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in Cannon Falls, Northfield and Faribault. We open our studios to the public on the third weekend in October each year, and invite you to come out and see where and how we work. This is the ninth year we have put on the tour. It’s still getting bigger so we must be doing something right. This year there are 20 studios featuring 43 artists. Most studios will have several artists working in different media. The artists will be glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios will have demonstrations.

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The range of work is amazing; knitting to welding with glass, and clay and paper in between. Whether you are a long time collector or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!. www. studioartour.com. Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna: 20-Oct, 1:30 PM, Mall of America - North Parking Lot, Lindau Lane at 24th Ave South, Bloomington, $40+. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebith and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. www.tickethorse.com/event/cirque-dusoleil-amaluna/1557. The Memory of Water: 20-Oct, 1:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A beautifully moving and often hilarious tale of family, love, and loss featuring the women of the Commonweal. Three sisters return to their childhood home to celebrate their mother’s life, all the while searching for the secret to a happy future buried within the memories of their past.. www.commonwealtheatre.org/ memory_water.html. 507-467-2905”The Church Basement Ladies Les Miserables: 20-Oct, 2:00 PM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $25-$35. Epic, grand and uplifting, it is the powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Mis rables a popular masterpiece. In a tale of passion and destruction in 19th century France, Jean Valjean, wrongly imprisoned for 19 years, is released. Finding nothing but mistrust and mistreatment, he breaks parole hoping to begin a new life; instead he begins a life-long struggle for redemption. When his past is exposed, he is forced to abandon everything and run. Nine years later, with revolution tearing Paris apart, all involved must question what they’re willing to sacrifice in pursuit of love and justice. Performance runs at 7:30 pm on October 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 & November 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. Performance runs at 2:00 pm on October 20, 27 & November 3, 10. 16. Admission prices are as follows: Adult - $35, Senior - $32, 25 & Under $28 ($3 off Wednesday performance). All shows, dates, times, directors, performers, and prices are subject to change.. www.btacmn.org/2perform/ at_theaters/schneider/miserables.html. “Fool for Love Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna: 20-Oct, 5:00 PM, Mall of America - North Parking Lot, Lindau Lane at 24th Ave South, Bloomington, $40+. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebith and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. *Ticket prices vary by venue..

www.tickethorse.com/event/cirque-dusoleil-amaluna/1557. Landscape Watercolor: 21-Oct, 6:00 PM, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, $55 . Ages 16+. 3 Mondays: October 21-November 4. Register online. Through step-by-step instruction learn how to make your paintings pop with color theory, blending, mixing, and painting techniques.. test. lakevillemn.gov/index.php?option=com_ jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=4857&Itemid=1364&year=2013&mo nth=10&day=21&title=landscape-water color&uid=4b5182d522136f32f270eb0b5ee58fa4. Burlesque: 24-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Top drawer burlesque acts from across the country perform everything from the ridiculous to the randy at The Wicked Moose in Rochester, MN. Local burlesque cutie, Musette the Mistress of Mischief produces and performs the Midnight Muse Burlesque show in Rochester. People enjoy a night out where they can laugh and blush at this risque event filled with glamour, silly antics, and contests that involves the audience members. No one ever leaves disappointed, and people continue to come back again and again each month to see what new will take the stage. The show is 21+ and appeals to all ages as well as your mother’s and even your grandmother’s should they need something to ruffle their feathers and blow their skirts up! Burlesque Jazz - Neo-burlesque - Vintage Tease - Comedy - Risque Fun - Live Dancing Dames - Drinks Held High Description provided by facebook.com/MidnightMuseBurlesqueRochesterMN/events.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/ events/upcoming-events/upcomingevents.html. Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 25-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a showstopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www. merelyplayers.com/. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Card Artistry: 25-Oct, 8:30 PM, Cox

Lincoln Community Center / Mankato / 10.26 House, 500 N. Washington Ave., St. Peter, $10 . There is a magic show in St. Peter. At the Cox House, once a month, Michael Callahan creates his own little Magic Castle. Join Michael in the parlor for a session of close up marvels.. www. nchsmn.org/. Pete Correale: 25-Oct, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. One of the most requested acts in the comedy chains, Pete Correale was recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top 10 Comics To Watch. The debut showing of Correale’s first one-hour Comedy Central special, The Things We Do For Love, scored highly in the network’s key 18-24 male demographic. Among all viewers ages 18-49, The Things We Do For Love posted an impressive 96% retention rate. Pete is a veteran of the comedy club and festival circuit as well as television talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and Last Call with Carson Daily. Info and photo provided by http://gothamcomedyclub.com. Prices may vary by venue.. www.petecorreale.com/LiveDates.php. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in

his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “A Nightmare on Vilification Tennis Street Techniques for Pen-and-Ink with Watercolor: 26-Oct, 10:00 AM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $80-$90. (All levels of experience) If you love the crisp, clean look of detailed pen-and-ink drawings, this two-day workshop will enhance your knowledge, technique, and skill in creating them. We will also add ink wash and/or watercolor wash. Class includes design basics, editing a composition that is suitable to pen-andink, black and white techniques, creating texture, using an ink or watercolor wash, and drawing from your photographs. Minimal supplies required; ask for a supply list when registering. Ages 16 and up. Saturday, October 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) and Sunday, October 27, 1:00 - 6:00 pm.. www.btacmn.org/index.php?l=product_ detail&p=321. Don’t Fear Shakespeare!: 26-Oct, 10:00 AM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $35-$40. Classical work can be daunting and difficult. This supportive workshop, geared toward actors with limited experience working with the plays and text of William Shakespeare, will help you break down that barrier. With the help of professional actor Paul R. Coate, you’ll learn quick and easy ways to help you better understand the language of Shakespeare and develop the skills necessary to faithfully embody his dynamic characters. Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. www.btacmn.org/ index.php?l=product_detail&p=361. Ruffled Felted Scarf: 26-Oct, 12:00 PM, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, $40 . Ages 16+. $40 - includes supplies. Register

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Pete Correale: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. One of the most requested acts in the comedy chains, Pete Correale was recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top 10 Comics To Watch. The debut showing of Correale’s first one-hour Comedy Central special, The Things We Do For Love, scored highly in the network’s key 18-24 male demographic. Among all viewers ages 18-49, The Things We Do For Love posted an impressive 96% retention rate. Pete is a veteran of the comedy club and festival circuit as well as television talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and Last Call with Carson Daily. Info and photo provided by http://gothamcomedyclub.com. Prices may vary by venue.. www.petecorreale.com/LiveDates.php. “Live Comedy: Jim Florentine Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a showstopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www. merelyplayers.com/. “The Rite of Spring and Zhangying

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Comedian Don Reese: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the

Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml.

and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a showstopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www. merelyplayers.com/.

East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202.

Ashton Bird Exhibition: 28-Oct, 6:30 AM, Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Reception October 28 6 p.m.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html.

Ben Roy: 31-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. “Paul Hooper

Wesley Taylor Master of Arts Exhibition: 28-Oct, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Wesley Taylor Master of Arts Exhibition. Reception October 28 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www.mnsu.edu/ artdept/exhibitions.html. “Impromptu Players (Improv)

Million Dollar Quartet: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $29-$49. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Fever,’ ‘That’s All Right,’ ‘Sixteen Tons,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Who Do You Love?,’ ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and more. (Courtesy of http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/ tour-about.html). www.mysticlake.com/ milliondollarquartet2013.

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Performance: 28-Oct, 7:00 PM, Gallery, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Free. The Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School will visit Bethany with a performance of flamenco music, singing, and dance in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m.This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultual heritage fund.There is no admission fee for the performance and seating is general with tickets at the door.. www.blc.edu/node/26689. Ballroom Dance Showcase: 28-Oct, 7:30 PM, Mall of America, 7105 East Broadway, Bloomington, Free. Come and watch some of the best ballroom dancing in the Twin Cities on Monday, October 28! USA Dance-MN will sponsor an all-star showcase of ballroom dancing from waltz, tango, and foxtrot, to swing and many formation team performances by dancers of all ages! A fun-filled evening highlighting the talents of many local competitors! You just might want to get up and dance too!. www.mallofamerica.com/events/ view/587. 952-853-0500

Wesley Taylor Master of Arts Exhibition: 27-Oct, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Wesley Taylor Master of Arts Exhibition. Reception October 28 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www.mnsu.edu/ artdept/exhibitions.html.

Ashton Bird Exhibition: 29-Oct, 6:30 AM, Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Reception October 28 6 p.m.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. “Bruce Bradley

Ben Roy: 30-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4

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Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Kris Shaw has a high energy, very animated show that makes crowds love him! Not only is Kris a highly requested act in the US, he has also traveled the world, entertaining our troops and building a big Canadian fan base as he works all across Canada as well. Age and racial differences don’t seem to matter. Kris brings to life hilarious stories of his upbringing , his life today, and his experiences from his travels as he captivates the audience, drawing them in story by story.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. America’s Got Talent Live: 1-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $25+. Don’t miss your chance to be dazzled live and in-person by the amazing and electrifying stars of NBC’s #1-rated hit TV show. For eight years running, ‘America’s Got Talent ‘ has entertained viewers with its own unique blend of incredible talent and one-of-a-kind performances, in a celebration of the American spirit. With a lineup led by the show’s brand-new Million Dollar Winner, the ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ stage show features many of the performers and fan favorites who won America’s hearts and received millions of votes from viewers across the country. Be there to experience all the energy and excitement of the blockbuster TV show, when ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ bursts on stage at a theater near you!. agtlivetour.com/. Comedian Kris Shaw: 1-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Kris Shaw has a high energy, very animated show that makes crowds love him! Not only is Kris a highly requested act in the US, he has also traveled the world, entertaining our troops and building a big Canadian fan base as he works all across Canada as well. Age and racial differences don’t seem to matter. Kris brings to life hilarious stories of his upbringing , his life today, and his experiences from his travels as he captivates the audience, drawing them in story by story.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “Comedian Patrick Keane Free Family Day: 2-Nov, 1:00 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, Free. In the third floor studios, children and families can participate in art projects that are designed to relate to the exhibitions on view at the Art Center.. www.rochesterartcenter.org/ events/events.html. 507-282-8629 Paula Poundstone: 2-Nov, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street,

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Grimm fairy tales and follows them to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from ‘Little Red Riding Hood,’ ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ ‘Rapunzel,’ and ‘Cinderella,’ as well as several others. The musical is tied together by an original story involving the request of a baker and his wife to begin a family, and their interaction with a witch and her curse on them. Though rooted in children’s literature, this musical explores themes beyond the understanding of young children.. www. mlc-wels.edu. Peter Pan: 5-Nov, 9:30 AM, Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, . Peter Pan’s story is told through the eyes of seven children who are living in England. As Mr. and Mrs. Darling go out for dinner, the story of Peter Pan unfolds; Wendy, John and Michael take their part. Peter returns later for his shadow, teaching the children how to fly, they go off to Never Land following Peters’ directions. Never land proves to be both magical and dangerous. No one is safe, however with the pirate Captain Hook. Hook devises a series of dastardly plans, including a cake made from a deathly green sugar. Peter is saved time and time again, by luck, by friendship and by his own cleverness and swordfighting skills, Wendy, John and Michael decided to go home after their release from the pirates, convincing Tootles and Slightly to join their family. Peter flies back to Never Land, where he can pursue his heart’s desire always to be a boy and have fun.. www.fairmontoperahouse.com. Peter Pan: 5-Nov, 1:00 PM, Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, . Peter Pan’s story is told through the eyes of seven children who are living in England. As Mr. and Mrs. Darling go out for dinner, the story of Peter Pan unfolds; Wendy, John and Michael take their part. Peter returns later for his shadow, teaching the children how to fly, they go off to Never Land following Peters’ directions. Never land proves to be both magical and dangerous. No one is safe, however with the pirate Captain Hook. Hook devises a series of dastardly plans, including a cake made from a deathly green sugar. Peter is saved time and time again, by luck, by friendship and by his own cleverness and swordfighting skills, Wendy, John and Michael decided to go home after their release from the pirates, convincing Tootles and Slightly to join their family. Peter flies back to Never Land, where he can pursue his heart’s desire always to be a boy and have fun.. www.fairmontoperahouse.com. Merely Players Auditions: It’s a Wonderful Life-Live Radio Play: 5-Nov, 6:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, Free. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.. www. merelyplayers.com/. 4 for the Funny: 5-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $4 . Another great show for only $4! Four of the best up & coming comedians in the Midwest take the stage. Be in the audience while they

record their sets.. www.gooniescomedy. com/shows.shtml. Hit or Miss: 5-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point. Who will hit? Who will miss? The only way to know is to be here Tuesday nights. Come down to the House of Comedy for Hit or Miss Tuesday! Think you’re hilarious? Interested in performing? All Tuesday nights are pre-arranged, so contact us today!. houseofcomedy.net/about/ comics-details.asp?ID=259. Crumbs from the Table of Joy: 7-Nov, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $11-$16. Recently widowed Godfrey and his daughters Ernestine and Ermina move from Florida to Brooklyn for a better life. Not knowing how to parent, Godfrey turns to religion, and especially to Father Divine, for answers. The girls absorb their new surroundings, but not necessarily religion. As the racial and social issues of the late 1950s escalate, personal issues between Godfrey and Lily, his sister-in-law, explode.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. Anniversary Open House: 8-Nov, 10:00 AM, BECHS Heritage Center, 415 Cherry St., Mankato, Free. Come celebrate the 112th Anniversary of the Blue Earth County Historical Society. Enjoy free admission to the Museum Gallery and refreshments.. www.bechshistory.com. Crumbs from the Table of Joy: 8-Nov, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $11-$16. Recently widowed Godfrey and his daughters Ernestine and Ermina move from Florida to Brooklyn for a better life. Not knowing how to parent, Godfrey turns to religion, and especially to Father Divine, for answers. The girls absorb their new surroundings, but not necessarily religion. As the racial and social issues of the late 1950s escalate, personal issues between Godfrey and Lily, his sister-in-law, explode.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. “A Live Radio Play: Fall Play Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!: 8-Nov, 7:30 PM, Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, $10-$20. Rhythmic Circus is the percussive-dance phenomenon that electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire tap, sidesplitting humor and finger-snapping tunes. Their completely original performance, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now is spiced up with a variety of musical flavors enlivened by an infectious seven-piece band, vocalists, and a very unique, one-man, a cappella, beat-boxing sensation.. www. fairmontoperahouse.com. A Live Radio Play: Fall Play: 10-Nov, 2:00 PM, Sigurd K. Lee Theater, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, $5-$8. Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring.. www. blc.edu/. Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody: 10-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester,

$36.50 . Itâ€™s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED! SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life and will have your inner goddess laughing out loud. This new imagining of the characters comes to life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, sexy striptease performances from the leading hunk, plus lots of surprises. Grab your girlfriends and donâ€™t miss the most exciting show of the year!. www.mayociviccenter.com/upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=18620&display=1. Senior Show 1: 11-Nov, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Reception November 11 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. Senior Show 1: 12-Nov, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Reception November 11 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. “Ballet Tuesday Hit or Miss: 12-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point. Who will hit? Who will miss? The only way to know is to be here Tuesday nights. Come down to the House of Comedy for Hit or Miss Tuesday! Think you’re hilarious? Interested in performing? All Tuesday nights are pre-arranged, so contact us today!. houseofcomedy.net/about/comicsdetails.asp?ID=259. “Cinderella Josh Wolf: 14-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. Comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining standup comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf is currently a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series ‘Chelsea Lately,’ and recently appeared as a performer on the new E! series ‘After Lately.’ In March 2013, Wolf will debut his latest book, ‘It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad’ [Grand Central Publishing.] Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. comedianjoshwolf.com/ events/. “The Magic of Jared Sherlock Burlesque: 14-Nov, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Top drawer burlesque acts from across the country perform everything from the ridiculous to the randy at The Wicked Moose in Rochester, MN. Local burlesque cutie, Musette the Mistress of Mischief produces and

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Photographs by Mankato Digital Photo Club: 15-Nov, 1:00 PM, The 410 Project, 523 S. Front St., Mankato, Free. Opening reception, November 15 7 9 p.m., Gallery Hours: Wednesday -Saturday 2-6 p.m., Sunday 1-4.. www.the410project. com. The Last Night of Ballyhoo: 15-Nov, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A charming romantic comedy about an Atlanta family during the 1939 holidays. Gone with the Wind premieres, rumors of war abound, but the real concern is who is taking whom to Ballyhoo the social event of the season!. www. commonwealtheatre.org/ballyhoo.html. 507-467-2905 The Last Night of Ballyhoo: 15-Nov, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A charming romantic comedy about an Atlanta family during the 1939 holidays. Gone with the Wind premieres, rumors of war abound, but the real concern is who is taking whom to Ballyhoo the social event of the season!. www. commonwealtheatre.org/ballyhoo.html. 507-467-2905”Comedian Bryan Cork TU Dance: 15-Nov, 8:00 PM, The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, $30 - $32. Join TU Dance as they returns to The Cowles Center for the opening concert of TU’s 10th Anniversary Season-- an evening featuring world premiere work by New York choreographer Gregory Dolbashian . Also on the program are selections from the company’s outstanding repertory, reflecting a decade of signature choreography by Uri Sands.. www. thecowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets/ tu-dance. Card Artistry: 15-Nov, 8:30 PM, Cox House, 500 N. Washington Ave., St. Peter, $10 . There is a magic show in St. Peter. Michael Callahan creates his own little Magic Castle. Join Michael in the parlor for a session of close up marvels. So much of life in Saint Peter has changed since the Cox House was built. But in an art form that capitalizes upon the blind spots in the human brain, not much has changed at all. Join Michael at the historic Cox House for an evening of Victorian atmosphere, charm and magic. Together we will explore the ways that our brains are susceptible to illusions and the way magicians have been exploiting these blind spots for over a century.. www.nchsmn.org. Josh Wolf: 15-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of

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Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. Comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining standup comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf is currently a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series ‘Chelsea Lately,’ and recently appeared as a performer on the new E! series ‘After Lately.’ In March 2013, Wolf will debut his latest book, ‘It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad’ [Grand Central Publishing.] Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. comedianjoshwolf.com/ events/.

Comedian Bryan Cork: 15-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Bryan Cork entered the comedy scene after having been a professional actor for twelve years. He spent a good deal of that time doing appearances as the Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, wearing spandex and talking to children. This gives him a rather perverse perspective on the next generation. His comedy is seen by some as sick and twisted, he prefers to think of himself as misunderstood. Buckle up, it could get a little weird.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Photographs by Mankato Digital Photo Club Comedian Bryan Cork: 16-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Bryan Cork entered the comedy scene after having been a professional actor for twelve years. He spent a good deal of that time doing appearances as the Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, wearing spandex and talking to children. This

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The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Her marriage to Robert, his best friend, is now breaking up and she needs someone to talk to. Thereafter, in a series of contiguous scenes, the play moves backward in time, from the end of the Emma-Jerry affair to its beginning.. www. mnsu.edu/theatre/. “Rhys Darby

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Josh Wolf: 16-Nov, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. Comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf is currently a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series ‘Chelsea Lately,’ and recently appeared as a performer on the new E! series ‘After Lately.’ In March 2013, Wolf will debut his latest book, ‘It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad’ [Grand Central Publishing.] Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. comedianjoshwolf.com/events/. The Last Night of Ballyhoo: 17-Nov, 1:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A charming romantic comedy about an Atlanta family during the 1939 holidays. Gone with the Wind premieres, rumors of war abound, but the real concern is who is taking whom to Ballyhoo the social event of the season!. www.commonwealtheatre.org/ballyhoo.html. 507-467-2905”White Christmas Cody Gallas: Exhibition: 18-Nov, 9:00 AM, Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information. Reception November 18 6 p.m.. www.mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions. html.

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Comedian John DeBoer: 18-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. John DeBoer’s nerve hitting subject matter flows from the devious side of childhood to the pressures of contemporary life. Having appeared at comedy clubs, colleges, three federal penitentiaries, the Daytona 500 Experience, as well as on Comedy Central, XM-Sirius Satellite Radio, and in national TV commercials, with a brief (very brief, yet heartwarming) shot on Last Comic Standing,

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John DeBoer might be the funniest comedian you never heard of.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. Comedian John DeBoer: 18-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. John DeBoer’s nerve hitting subject matter flows from the devious side of childhood to the pressures of contemporary life. Having appeared at comedy clubs, colleges, three federal penitentiaries, the Daytona 500 Experience, as well as on Comedy Central, XM-Sirius Satellite Radio, and in national TV commercials, with a brief (very brief, yet heartwarming) shot on Last Comic Standing, John DeBoer might be the funniest comedian you never heard of.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Cody Gallas: Exhibition Isaac Witty: 20-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . The seeds of Isaac’s love for--and precocious performance of--stand-up comedy were planted at an early age, and we’re not merely referring to the fact that he was born with the comedy-ready name Isaac Witty. What we’re actually referring to is that his comedy proclivities took root when he was quite young, while touring with his parents who made their living doing Christian sketch comedy in churches across the country. Subsequently, at an age where most youngsters are more concerned with getting their drivers license-16--Isaac first tried his hand at performing in a church talent show and decided to make stand-up comedy his career.. houseofcomedy. net/calendar/default.asp?date=11%2F7%2F201 3&MainID=&SubID=&NodeID=&ID=. Betrayal: 20-Nov, 7:30 PM, Andeas Theatre of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $8-$10. The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Her marriage to Robert, his best friend, is now breaking up and she needs someone to talk to. Thereafter, in a series of contiguous scenes, the play moves backward in time, from the end of the Emma-Jerry affair to its beginning.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. Live Improv Comedy: Comedy Sportz: 21-Nov, 7:30 PM, Ostrander Auditorium, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Free. Live IMPROV from Minneapolis. Similar to Who’s Line is It Anyway, ComedySportz is light-hearted insanity that appeals to people from every walk of life. They provide clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd. This event is appropriate for all ages!. www.mnsu.edu/impact/committees/speakers/. Betrayal: 21-Nov, 7:30 PM, Andeas Theatre of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $8-$10.

Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographers’ Gallery: 21-Nov, 8:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Anderson Theatre, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, $7-$9. Always innovative, unique and eclectic, the Choreographers’ Gallery features selected work by some of our most gifted student choreographers. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to see the work of these emerging student artists directed by Mellisa Rolnick.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Martin Co. Humane Society Annual Bake & Holiday Craft Sale: 22-Nov, 4:30 PM, St. Johns United Church of Christ, 301 N. Main Street, Fairmont, Free. Martin Co. Humane Society Annual Bake & Holiday Craft Sale.. www. fairmontchamber.org. Paradise Center Gallery Reception: 22-Nov, 5:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, Free. Featuring RoseMarie James and Adam McCauley. Gallery runs November 19 through January 7.. . Rhys Darby: 22-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=312. Rhys Darby: 22-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=312. Viva Vivaldi Winter Show: 23-Nov, 11:00 AM, Mankato YMCA, 1401 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, Free. Enjoy four hilarious and fun filled performances based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Italian composer himself, and the MSO String Quartet. Suitable for all ages. Each child gets to take home a gift and a snack at the end of each show. Performances last approximately 45 minutes, and feature live classical music and interactive educational activities. A perfect first concert experience. It’s OK for the kids to sing and dance along!. www. mankatosymphony.com/. Rhys Darby: 23-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described

as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/about/comics-details. asp?ID=312. Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographers’ Gallery: 24-Nov, 2:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Anderson Theatre, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, $7-$9. Always innovative, unique and eclectic, the Choreographers’ Gallery features selected work by some of our most gifted student choreographers. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to see the work of these emerging student artists directed by Mellisa Rolnick.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Isaac Witty: 24-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . The seeds of Isaac’s love for--and precocious performance of--stand-up comedy were planted at an early age, and we’re not merely referring to the fact that he was born with the comedy-ready name Isaac Witty. What we’re actually referring to is that his comedy proclivities took root when he was quite young, while touring with his parents who made their living doing Christian sketch comedy in churches across the country. Subsequently, at an age where most youngsters are more concerned with getting their drivers license-16--Isaac first tried his hand at performing in a church talent show and decided to make stand-up comedy his career.. houseofcomedy. net/calendar/default.asp?date=11%2F7%2F201 3&MainID=&SubID=&NodeID=&ID=. Senior Show 2: 25-Nov, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Reception November 25 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www. mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. Senior Show 2: 26-Nov, 9:00 AM, Conkling Gallery Minnesota State University, 139 Nelson Hall, Mankato, Free. Reception November 25 7 p.m. Gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and some evenings as coverage permits. Call 507-389-6412 for more information.. www. mnsu.edu/artdept/exhibitions.html. “Wally Pikal Steve Gillespie: 27-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy.net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=308. Viva Noel: 29-Nov, 2:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $28-$36. Pushing the boundaries of imagination, Viva Noel â€“ A Holiday Cirque!Â Â features aerial performers, interactive jugglers, rapping carolers, high-energy dancing and soul-stirring vocalists. Showcasing the talents of acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, hand balancers and daredevils, the show is a surreal voyage into the imagination of a whimsical elf named Elfie who crash-lands inside the Mystic Showroom. After wandering about the room, our elf takes the audience on an exciting and surreal holiday journey.. www.mysticlake.com/ vivanoelpress13. Marushka & The Four Seasons: 29-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, $22-$25. Marushka & The Four Seasons is a Russian fairy tale ballet in 2 acts with music by Alexander Glazunov. In this traditional Russian tale a young orphan girl and a young princess learn the meaning of kindness, honor, friendship and the true spirit of giving. Set against the dramatic passage of the 4 seasons, this lovely ballet appeals to all ages, leaving the audience encouraged and uplifted.. www.mayociviccenter.com/upcoming_events/ eventdetails.aspx?eventid=18113&display=1. Viva Noel: 29-Nov, 7:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $28-$36. Pushing the boundaries of imagina-

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Steve Gillespie: 29-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy.net/about/ comics-details.asp?ID=308. Steve Gillespie: 29-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy.net/about/ comics-details.asp?ID=308.

COMEDY Owen Benjamin: 18-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. Comedian Stewart Huff: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Stewart has performed in Comedy Clubs from coast to coast including The Improv in Los Angeles as well as The Improv in New York. In 2006 he was invited to perform in the HBO Las Vegas Festival. He was also a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. From the South (but not by choice), Stewart Huff has been performing comedy for over 10 years. He currently tours clubs across the country. Stewart reaches past the norm for his genuine -- and genuinely unexpected -- comedy. Ian Karmel is a stand-up comedian based out of Portland whose style zig-zags between the eclectic and the universal, appealing both to crowds who own homes in the suburbs, and crowds just staying with their parents in the suburbs until they figure some things out. In addition to stand-up, Karmel has appeared on television, playing a character in IFC’s sketch show Portlandia and as a post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trailblazers.. www.gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Dom Irrera: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it! Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn’t let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.. www.houseofcomedy.net/ comics_details.asp?ID=310. Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret: 18-Oct, 8:00

Driven By Quality Without Driving Far PM, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, $25 . The Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe performs a comedy variety show of improv, sketches, and music. Improv is comedy based on audience suggestions, similar to the hit television show, ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ The show is fast-paced, clean, and very funny. And if you are celebrating a birthday, company party, or other special events, just give the hostess a note when you arrive and the troupe will do something special during the show. They might even bring a member of your party on stage to join in an improv and be a star in the show.. www. stevierays.org/improv_comedy_shows.html. (952) 934-1525”Comedian Ben San Del Owen Benjamin: 19-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTV’s PUNK’D, E!’s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Central’s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www.mysticlake. com/comedyowenbenjamin. Comedian Stewart Huff: 19-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Stewart has performed in Comedy Clubs from coast to coast including The Improv in Los Angeles as well as The Improv in New York. In 2006 he was invited to perform in the HBO Las Vegas Festival. He was also a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. From the South (but not by choice), Stewart Huff has been performing comedy for over 10 years. He currently tours clubs across the country. Stewart reaches past the norm for his genuine -- and genuinely unexpected -- comedy. Ian Karmel is a stand-up comedian based out of Portland whose style zig-zags between the eclectic and the universal, appealing both to crowds who own homes in the suburbs, and crowds just staying with their parents in the suburbs until they figure some things out. In addition to stand-up, Karmel has appeared on television, playing a character in IFC’s sketch show Portlandia and as a post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trailblazers.. www.gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll

be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Pete Correale: 25-Oct, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. One of the most requested acts in the comedy chains, Pete Correale was recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top 10 Comics To Watch. The debut showing of Correale’s first one-hour Comedy Central special, The Things We Do For Love, scored highly in the network’s key 18-24 male demographic. Among all viewers ages 18-49, The Things We Do For Love posted an impressive 96% retention rate. Pete is a veteran of the comedy club and festival circuit as well as television talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and Last Call with Carson Daily. Info and photo provided by http://gothamcomedyclub.com. Prices may vary by venue.. www.petecorreale. com/LiveDates.php. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “Comedian Chad Daniels Comedian Don Reese: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the

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‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Pete Correale: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. One of the most requested acts in the comedy chains, Pete Correale was recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top 10 Comics To Watch. The debut showing of Correale’s first one-hour Comedy Central special, The Things We Do For Love, scored highly in the network’s key 18-24 male demographic. Among all viewers ages 18-49, The Things We Do For Love posted an impressive 96% retention rate. Pete is a veteran of the comedy club and festival circuit as well as television talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and Last Call with Carson Daily. Info and photo provided by http://gothamcomedyclub.com. Prices may vary by venue.. www.petecorreale. com/LiveDates.php. Ben Roy: 30-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-andcoming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. Comedian Kris Shaw: 1-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Kris Shaw has a high energy, very animated show that makes crowds love him! Not only is Kris a highly requested act in the US, he has also traveled the world, entertaining our troops and building a big Canadian fan base as he works all across Canada as well. Age and racial differences don’t seem to matter. Kris brings to life hilarious stories of his upbringing , his life today, and his experiences from his travels as he captivates the audience, drawing them in story by story.. www.gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Comedian Kris Shaw: 1-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Kris Shaw has a high energy, very animated show that makes crowds love him! Not only is Kris a highly requested act in the US, he has also traveled the world, entertaining our troops and building a big Canadian fan base as he works all across Canada as well. Age and racial differences don’t seem to matter. Kris brings to life hilarious stories of his upbringing , his life today, and his experiences from his travels as he captivates the audience, drawing them in story by story.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “Comedian Patrick Keane Paula Poundstone: 2-Nov, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $25+. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone,

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From 53 and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, ‘Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.’ Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were ‘plants’. Paula grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts and by the time she was nineteen was traveling on a Greyhound bus across the country stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. Prices may vary. www.paulapoundstone.com/tour/. 651-388-8700 Ben Roy: 2-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. “Comedian Kris Shaw Ben Roy: 2-Nov, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. 4 for the Funny: 5-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $4 . Another great show for only $4! Four of the best up & coming comedians in the Midwest take the stage. Be in the audience while they record their sets.. www.gooniescomedy. com/shows.shtml. Hit or Miss: 5-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point. Who will hit? Who will miss? The only way to know is to be here Tuesday nights. Come down to the House of Comedy for Hit or Miss Tuesday! Think you’re hilarious? Interested in performing? All Tuesday nights are pre-arranged, so contact us today!. houseofcomedy.net/about/ comics-details.asp?ID=259. Wine, Women & Comedy: 9-Nov, 8:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $17-$22. Ladies night out is back, so get your girlfriends together for an evening of sophistication, laughter and relaxation as a tasteful experience through the vineyard and night of hilarity is in store for you. Jason Schommer’s unique comedy style ranges from observational humor based

on his life and family, to recounting hysterical encounters with infamous celebrities and hilarious commentary of pop culture. ‘Jason Schommer is someone who will make you laugh and make you hungry for more!’ said Louie Anderson.. www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. Don Rickles: 9-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $65+. Rickles was born in New York City, May 8, 1926, to Max and Etta (Feldman) Rickles. He grew up in the Jackson Heights area of New York. After graduating from Newtown High School, Rickles enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for two years during World War II on the USS Cyrene as a seaman first class. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Soon thereafter, he studied and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Unable to get a significant amount of acting work, Rickles began doing stand-up comedy. He became known as an ‘insult’ comedian as he would respond to his hecklers. The audience seemed to enjoy these spontaneous barbs more than his prepared material and he developed a style which featured making fun of people. When he began his career in the early 1950’s, he started calling ill-mannered members of the audience ‘hockey puck,’ a term associated with Rickles to this day. Prices may vary by venue.. www.donrickles. com/?page_id=16. Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody: 10-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, $36.50 . Itâ€™s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED! SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life and will have your inner goddess laughing out loud. This new imagining of the characters comes to life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, sexy striptease performances from the leading hunk, plus lots of surprises. Grab your girlfriends and donâ€™t miss the most exciting show of the year!. www.mayociviccenter.com/upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=18620&display=1. Hit or Miss: 12-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $7 . When it comes to laughter it’s either Feast or Famine... Fizzle or Sizzle... Fly or Die.... Well you get the point. Who will hit? Who will miss? The only way to know is to be here Tuesday nights. Come down to the House of Comedy for Hit or Miss Tuesday! Think you’re hilarious? Interested in performing? All Tuesday nights are pre-arranged, so contact us today!. houseofcomedy.net/about/comicsdetails.asp?ID=259. “Josh Wolf Comedian Bryan Cork: 15-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Bryan Cork entered the comedy scene after having been a professional actor for twelve years. He spent a good deal of that time doing appearances as the Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, wearing

Comedian Isaac Witty / House of Comedy / Bloomington / 11.24 spandex and talking to children. This gives him a rather perverse perspective on the next generation. His comedy is seen by some as sick and twisted, he prefers to think of himself as misunderstood. Buckle up, it could get a little weird.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. Josh Wolf: 15-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. Comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining standup comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf is currently a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series ‘Chelsea Lately,’ and recently appeared as a performer on the new E! series ‘After Lately.’ In March 2013, Wolf will debut his latest book, ‘It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad’ [Grand Central Publishing.] Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. comedianjoshwolf.com/ events/. Comedian Bryan Cork: 15-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Bryan Cork entered the comedy scene after having been a professional actor for twelve years. He spent a good deal of that time doing appearances as the Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, wearing spandex and talking to children. This gives him a rather perverse perspective on the next generation. His comedy is seen by some as sick and twisted, he prefers to think of himself as misunderstood. Buckle up, it could get a little weird.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. “Josh Wolf Comedian Bryan Cork: 16-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. Bryan Cork entered the comedy scene after having been a professional actor for twelve years. He spent a good deal of that time doing appearances as the Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, wearing spandex and talking to children. This gives him a rather perverse perspective on the next generation. His comedy is seen by some as sick and twisted, he prefers to think of himself as misunderstood. Buckle up, it could get a little weird.. www.gooniescomedy.com/ shows.shtml. Josh Wolf: 16-Nov, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $15+. Comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining standup comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf is currently a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series ‘Chelsea Lately,’ and recently appeared as a performer on the new E! series ‘After Lately.’ In March 2013, Wolf will debut his latest book, ‘It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad’ [Grand Central Publishing.] Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. comedianjoshwolf.com/ events/. Comedian John DeBoer: 18-Nov, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. John DeBoer’s nerve hitting subject matter flows from the devious side of childhood to the pressures of contemporary life. Having appeared at comedy clubs,

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colleges, three federal penitentiaries, the Daytona 500 Experience, as well as on Comedy Central, XM-Sirius Satellite Radio, and in national TV commercials, with a brief (very brief, yet heartwarming) shot on Last Comic Standing, John DeBoer might be the funniest comedian you never heard of.. www.gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml.

tival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/ about/comics-details.asp?ID=312.

Comedian John DeBoer: 18-Nov, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14-$20. John DeBoer’s nerve hitting subject matter flows from the devious side of childhood to the pressures of contemporary life. Having appeared at comedy clubs, colleges, three federal penitentiaries, the Daytona 500 Experience, as well as on Comedy Central, XM-Sirius Satellite Radio, and in national TV commercials, with a brief (very brief, yet heartwarming) shot on Last Comic Standing, John DeBoer might be the funniest comedian you never heard of.. www.gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “Comedian John DeBoer

Rhys Darby: 22-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/ about/comics-details.asp?ID=312.

Isaac Witty: 20-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . The seeds of Isaac’s love for--and precocious performance of--stand-up comedy were planted at an early age, and we’re not merely referring to the fact that he was born with the comedy-ready name Isaac Witty. What we’re actually referring to is that his comedy proclivities took root when he was quite young, while touring with his parents who made their living doing Christian sketch comedy in churches across the country. Subsequently, at an age where most youngsters are more concerned with getting their drivers license--16--Isaac first tried his hand at performing in a church talent show and decided to make stand-up comedy his career.. houseofcomedy.net/calendar/default.asp ?date=11%2F7%2F2013&MainID=&Sub ID=&NodeID=&ID=. Rhys Darby: 21-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/ about/comics-details.asp?ID=312. Rhys Darby: 22-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Fes-

Rhys Darby: 23-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/ about/comics-details.asp?ID=312. Rhys Darby: 23-Nov, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $29.95 . Rhys Darby first gained attention in the U.S as Murray in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He first appeared in the same role on BBC’s Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He then featured as one of the DJ’s in The Boat that Rocked, and has since completed two lead roles in romantic comedies, Coming and Going, opposite Sasha Alexander (NCIS) and Lovebirds, opposite Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. Darby’s standup has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. He has performed his unique brand of humour in places as far flung as London and Iceland to the Falkland Islands, and in festivals from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Rhys has two standup DVD’s, Imagine That! filmed in Los Angeles in 2008, and It’s Rhys Darby Night! filmed in Auckland in 2010. Darby’s debut novel This Way to Spaceship, ‘a loosely autobiographical end of world companion’, was released

Comedian Bryan Cork / Goonie’s Comedy Club / Rochester / 11.22 in April 2012.. houseofcomedy.net/ about/comics-details.asp?ID=312. Isaac Witty: 24-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . The seeds of Isaac’s love for--and precocious performance of--stand-up comedy were planted at an early age, and we’re not merely referring to the fact that he was born with the comedy-ready name Isaac Witty. What we’re actually referring to is that his comedy proclivities took root when he was quite young, while touring with his parents who made their living doing Christian sketch comedy in churches across the country. Subsequently, at an age where most youngsters are more concerned with getting their drivers license--16--Isaac first tried his hand at performing in a church talent show and decided to make stand-up comedy his career.. houseofcomedy.net/calendar/default.asp ?date=11%2F7%2F2013&MainID=&Sub ID=&NodeID=&ID=. Steve Gillespie: 27-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy. net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=308. Steve Gillespie: 29-Nov, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy. net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=308. Steve Gillespie: 29-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Green, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. In 2012, Steve was named a finalist in

CMT’s Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album ‘Stever Fever’, produced by Rooftop Records, came out this February. This past March he performed at Gilda’s Laughfest.. houseofcomedy. net/about/comics-details.asp?ID=308.

CONCERTS Occasional Jazz: 18-Oct, 5:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, . Join us for live music at The Contended Cow-A Northfield (MN); a pub with a British accent!. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#.UhU_PT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Tuition Daddies: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s: 18-Oct, 5:30 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . Join us for a great evening at Indian Island Winery with music by the Tuition Daddies from 5:30-8:30. The plays popular hits and jazz music! Description provided by greatermankatoevents.com/exportcalendar.php?date=2013/10/18&curr_ month=10&curr_year=2013&.. www. indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222 Mercyme: 18-Oct, 7:00 PM, Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road Southwest, Rochester, $68 . MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. mercyme.org/tour/#!/ss:facebook. (507) 288-8880 Owen Benjamin: 18-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. Shoot Lucy: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, . Shoot Lucy (originally named Sinister Pig) was an idea conceived in a basement in St. Paul, Mn (as well as in a number of bars over many beers) back in 1996. After screwing around with instruments in the three-chord garage band Vicious Innuendo, Dave Berntson, Jeff Fox and Chris Berg decided to form a band that might actually play in public. (Courtesy of https://www.facebook. com/ShootLucy/info). 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UhU_PT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Pop Rocks: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, Free. Pop Rocks live music playing your favorite rock tunes!. www. poprocksrocks.com/shows.html. Rock It Science: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. This band of veteran musicians and performers takes you on aÂ tour of the best music and show from the 80s. Â With singers and multi-instumentalistsÂ backed byÂ world classÂ dancers, the group covers a variety of rock and pop hits fromÂ theÂ MTV era. Complete with costuming, full staging and production, Rock It Science provides The Ultimate 80s Music Experience!. www.mysticlake. com/entertainment. Rob Meany: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Rob Meany is an award-winning singer-songwriter and composer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the lead singer, songwriter and keyboard player for Terramara. ‘The group’ has been active for more than 10 years, releasing three full-length albums

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Younger Brother: 18-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . Younger Brother was formed in the spring of 2007 by a couple of brothers with a little extra time on their hands. Our vision is to entertain our fans with a night full of energy and great music; and to never let them down.. www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp.

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Owen Benjamin: 18-Oct, 9:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. “DJ Ben Michaels

“What do we want?”...”Brains!” “When do we want them?”...”Brains!” Come down to one of the most beautiful and ornate theaters in Southern Minnesota for a night to be remembered, or dismembered, as the case may be. The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will get your feet stomping in a tempo that is unheard of for the undead. This band plays “an eclectic mix of original and traditional blue-grass-edged tunes with jazz and world/fusion elements,” which sure as heck says Zombie to me. The players have worked with the likes of Martin Zellar, Bo Diddley, and Graham Nash, as well as playing on “A Prairie Home Companion.” This will be a night to die for. (See, what I did there?) – – Jacob Hendrickson

From 54 of original music, and garnering a loyal following among smart-pop lovers around the world. He also performs as a solo artist, and is currently working on a new album of original material.. www. mysticlake.com/entertainment. Junk FM: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, Floyd’s Bar, 1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, Free. Junk FM plays classical and current rock for your listening pleasure on the patio.. www.floydsbar.com/calendar.html. Karaoke: 18-Oct, 8:30 PM, The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center, 119 S. Front St., Mankato, Free. Featuring Kato Karaoke and various other karaoke companies, you can choose your song, get up and sing with colored lights, great sound, and the lyrics on the big screens behind you. Always a great time, with lots of singers, some comic, some with amazing voices, and all there to have fun.. . “Roadhouse Urban Myth: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their

careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule. Pop Rocks: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Pop ROCKS is not just a band; they are a high energy live music show that plays the biggest dance party hits made to fill the floor! Pop ROCKS brings you the best of today’s hottest hits, 80’s rock, throwback hip-hop, and timeless classics all mashed up and delivered in a party zone format! Pop ROCKS is what you get when you combine the music of a DJ, the theatrics of a Broadway musical, and the live energy of an Arena Rock extravaganza! Description provided by poprocksrocks. com/band.html.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/upcoming-events/ upcoming-events.html. Jerry Rodes in Concert: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Although Jerry Rodes’ history dates back to the late 80’s... It wasn’t until 11/07/09 that the path to Rock ‘n Roll history was finally illuminated for the band. Through the years Jerry Rodes has seen members come and go, but Rodes and Johnny continue to create music together. Their new self-titled album has a classic 80’s tone but was influenced by artists from

Becky Borneke: Variety: 19-Oct, 6:00 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . Join us for a great evening at Indian Island Winery with music by local pianist/vocalist Becky Borneke from 6-8:30. She plays popular hits and classic favorites! Description provided by greatermankatoevents.com/ event-details.php?id=15295.. www. indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222

multiple genres like: Van Halen, Tesla, Brad Paisley, Fun., Taylor Swift and more. Whether it be jingles for Aaron Gleeman’s ‘Gleeman and The Geek’ on KFAN or 80’s power-synth songs, the two have created something that won’t ever die. Their career has been driven by two phrases: ‘Go big or go home!’ and ‘Be excellent to each other!’ Jerry is quoted as saying, ‘It reminds us to keep our head in the clouds and our feet on the ground.’. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795

Warren Streets: 19-Oct, 6:30 PM, Chankaska Creek Ranch And Winery, 1179 E. Pearl Street, Kasota, . Come out to hear this Americana/Acoustic band play while enjoying a glass or two of wine! Members include: Kevin Torbenson, Marty Beil, Tim Maertens, Rey Alonzo. Description provided by facebook.com/pages/Warren-Streets/ 406449612736172?id=40644961273 6172&sk=info.. www.chankaskawines. com/events/live_entertainment. 507931-0089

Craig Wasner and Marren Brogger: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Together, their style is a blend of folk and country with a smattering of blue and funk -- resulting in a live performance. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=203%3Acraigand-maren-wasner&option=com_ eventlist&Itemid=6.

The New Standards: 19-Oct, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $15.50-$24.50. A ‘minimalist odd trio’ vibraphone, stand-up bass and piano that play and sing their favorite (and, you will pleasantly discover, your favorite) songs in a style that can only be described as heavenly: shimmering, warm textures, nutty jazzy solos and evocative vocals all evincing a consistently surprising songbook that will make you smile.. www.sheldontheatre. org/events/TheNewStandards. 651388-8700

You Be the D.J.: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Rascal’s, 7721 147th Street West, Apple Valley, Free. Free Juke Box every Friday night at 9pm!. rascalsapplevalley.com/ specials-happy-hour/. “The Question Arch Allies: 18-Oct, 9:15 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, $10 . Why settle for one tribute band when you can see the classic three? Journey, Styx & REO. Be part of an epic night of rock with the greatest hits of these three high-demand bands. This is the place and party of

Owen Benjamin: 19-Oct, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400

Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Owen Benjamin started his comedy career in music. Growing up with an opera singer father, Owen has played classical piano since childhood. Owen was a regular on MTVâ€™s PUNKâ€™D, E!â€™s CHELSEA LATELY, Comedy Centralâ€™s LIVE AT GOTHAM, Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, he’s had his own special ‘Comedy Central Presents Owen Benjamin’, he’s a regular on Nick Swardson’s ‘Pretend Time’ as well as over ten appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.. www. mysticlake.com/comedyowenbenjamin. Community Concert: Charlie Albright: 19-Oct, 7:30 PM, Wittenberg Collegiate Center Auditorium, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, . Pianist Charlie Albright made his Washington, D.C., and New York recital debuts to critical acclaim. Hailed as ‘among the most gifted musicians of his generation’ by the Washington Post, he was praised for his ‘jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality’ by the New York Times. Over the past two seasons, Mr. Albright made his orchestral debuts with the Boston Pops as well as the Seattle, Phoenix, Lansing, and San Francisco Symphonies.. www. mlc-wels.edu. Dylan, Under the Covers: 19-Oct, 7:30 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota, $22-$25. Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks return to Zumbrota for another fabulous rockumentary concert, this time featuring one of Minnesota’s musical native sons Bob Dylan. Crossings brings ‘Dylan: Under the Covers,’ to the State Theatre.. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003. JustinPloofandThrowbacksDylan.html. 507-732-5210 Josh Turner: 19-Oct, 8:00 PM, Treasure Island Resort and Casino Minnesota, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, $35+. As a family man, a philanthropist, a devoted Christian, and a passionate sports fan, you might say Josh Turner’s commitments run as deep as his voice. Of course, he’s also a double-platinumselling singer, songwriter and disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. All of those layers construct Josh’s new album, Punching Bag. His fifth for MCA Nashville, the record is a knockout collection of bluegrass-influenced barnburners, lonesome laments, and the slow and steady love ballads on which Josh’s trademark baritone excels. The follow-up to 2010’s Haywire, which yielded the No. 1 hits ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance’ and ‘All Over Me,’ Punching Bag represents Josh in fighting shape. Throughout all 11 songs, he bobs and weaves like a champ, exhibiting new range in both his voice and his songwriting. Josh penned eight of the record’s

Tim Mahoney - An Acoustic Evening: 19-Oct, 8:00 PM, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, $28-$43. Minneapolis native and acclaimed musician Tim Mahoney will be in concert with an acoustic stage performance at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for one night only, Saturday, October 19th at 8pm. As a singer-songwriter, Mahoney is known for his depth of soul evident in his powerful, heartfelt performances. After riding the wave of national exposure on Season 1 of the hit television show, ‘The Voice,’ his musical style has been compared to the likes of John Mayer, The Fray, Gavin DeGraw and Sam Cooke. Mahoney got his start with the pop/rock band the Blue Meenies and has recorded a series of popular solo CDs over the past 15 years. His most recent album, Shine Through, is chock-full of the melodic pop/rock Mahoney has become known for. It also includes a track that Mahoney released as a single in 2011, ‘Hey Adam Levine,’ a song about his experience on ‘The Voice.’ Don’t miss this rare Chanhassen musical event by a gifted, soulful musician.. www.chanhassentheatres.com/ concert_series.aspx. (952) 934-1525 Optimum Trajectory: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come catch Optimum Trajectory at The Contented Cow. We create innovative, exciting renditions of jazz standards and original music. Information courtesy of https://www.facebook. com/pages/Optimum-TrajectoryJazz/170767786268713?v=wall Image courtesy of http://www.optimum-trajectory-jazz.com/index.html. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Karaoke Night: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, Wings Tavern & Grille, 1805 S. Elm Ave., Owatonna, Free. Karaoke Night every Saturday at Wing’s Tavern & Grille.. . “Paranoid Floyd 10 Cent Pistol: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, . 10 Cent Pistol is an experienced group of musicians that love to perform and have a great time. We play a variety of rock, pop and country hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Description provided by facebook.com/10centpistolmankato/ info.. www.bustersbar.com/blog/eventcalendar. Black Out in Concert: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Come on down and listen to Black Out play a little Match Box 20.....Rock On!!! From just north of Minneapolis, a musical force known as BLACKOUT is gaining momentum and about to take the Twin Cities by storm! BLACKOUT members are instantly recognizable by the dueling guitar riffs of Tony Zoff and Jeremy Newton, jumping bass lines of Russ Peterson, the incredible strong drumming of Donny March and the strong, authentic vocal style of Brent Hockert. BLACKOUT’S sound resembles a collection of Stone Temple Pilots and Ozzy Osbourne, with a little Black Crowes added for flavor and just a pinch of Prince. The result is a tasty style rock show that you’ll want to hear again and again. We pride ourselves on learning several songs a month always staying current but not afraid to go back and play our favorites from the past.. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795

PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Come out and check out the great entertainment of the Coxmen! Dance, party and enjoy the amazing music!. www. thebustednut.com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Schleprock: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Schleprock is your premiere party band. We are known for high energy performances, providing music from last 40 years. Schleprock puts our own flare and special touch to every song we perform. Typically we start the night a little easier to let you work your way into the music. By the Second Set, we go all out providing song after song of high energy dance oriented Schlepmania!. okcorraljordan. com/category/music/. All Request Dance Party: 19-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Come out to the All Request Dance Party every Saturday night at 9:30!. www.babesmusicbar. com/Events.asp. “Music Video Dance Party University Concert Bands: 20-Oct, 3:00 PM, Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center of Performing Arts, Minnesota State University 320 Maywood Ave., Mankato, $7-$9. University Concert Bands performance.. www. mnsu.edu/music/events/. Northern Roots Session: 21-Oct, 7:30 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Join us for live music at The Contended Cow-A Northfield (MN); a pub with a British accent!. 1001solutionsllc.com/thecontented-cow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351”An Evening with Slaid Cleaves with Scrappy Jud Newcombe Acoustic Jam: 22-Oct, 7:30 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come in and enjoy live music at The Contented Cow - a Northfield Pub with a British accent!. 1001solutionsllc.com/thecontented-cow/calendar/#.Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351”S.A.T. Dance Lessons Open Mic Night: 22-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pub 500, 500 S Front St, Mankato, Free. Time with an audience for new and established artists. Hosted by Betty and Ocho.. www.pub500.com/happenings/ eventscalendar. (507) 625-6500”International Reggae All Stars Open Mic Night: 23-Oct, 8:30 PM, Bierstube, 109 W. 11th St., Hastings, Free. Sign up Bring your guitar (or someone who plays one for you) and the stage is yours! It doesn’t matter if you’re a FABULOUSLY TALENTED, polished and professional singer or if you’re just sticking your neck out! We LOVE them all. Lots of musicians just come down and plug in and play along so singing isn’t a requirement! You’ll have time for 3 songs (or 15 min max) and we even go through the list twice if we can.. thebierstube.com/events/. (651) 437-8259”Karaoke Night! Blues Dancing Class: 23-Oct, 9:00 PM, Savoy Bar And Grill, 526 South Front Street, Mankato, Free. Blues nights are back! Come to the Savoy every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for beginner blues dancing lessons, and blues music playing from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.. . 507-385-0072”Greene & Hursts

Andra Suchy & Andrew Pierzina: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Andra Suchy & Andrew Pierzina Live Music at The Tavern Lounge. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=184%3Aandrasuchy&op

Dakota Dave Hull: 24-Oct, 7:30 PM, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault, $9-$15. Best known as an old school Americana acoustic guitarist, Dakota Dave Hull is a Minnesota musical treasure. ‘Hull is something of a guitar god in his native Midwest, where he’s been dazzling audiences for over 30 years with his lush finger-picking and quicksilver flat-picking. He is also a sly raconteur with an encyclopedic knowledge of vintage American music.’ The Boston Globe. www.dakotadavehull.com. www.s-sm.org.

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the Nasty Notes inConcert: 24-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $6 . Katy Vernon is a Minneapolis / St. Paul based singer songwriter. She grew up in London, England and has been writing and singing as long as she can remember. She moved to the US after meeting her future American husband on a train from Amsterdam to Berlin. as lead singer for the group ‘The Camdens’, Katy played all over the Twin Cities. she was also nominated for a Minnesota Music Award for her song ‘Invitation’ which was competing for song of the year. During a break to raise two wonderful girls she continued to sing with a fun 50 s/60 s band ‘Fab Tab and the Teds’.. www.three-eighteen. com/music.htm. 952-401-7902 DJ Dance Party: 24-Oct, 9:30 PM, Spike’s, 1525 Division St. W, Faribault, . Spike’s is Southern Minnesota’s premier music venue. With a premium sound system and the hottest rotation of live bands and fun DJ promos, Spike’s delivers the fun!. www.spikesrocks.com/ event-calendar/. “Frogleg Karaoke: 24-Oct, 10:00 PM, Hoppers Bar & Grill, 119 Olive Street, Waconia, . Come out for Karaoke every Thursday Night at 10!. www.google.com/calendar/ event?eid=Y2dhcGoyamFhbWs1MXY2 cHY3cWZyZGlzcThfMjAxMzA5MjdUMDMwMDAwWiBnNm5hYzFiaWwwaWkzN 2duaXVocGFvZjlmb0Bn&ctz=America/ Chicago. “The Poor Nobodys Mary Guentzel Quintet: 25-Oct, 5:30 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . The Mary Guentzel Quintet are a group of Minnesota based musicians who have joined together to play their renditions of the great standards from the 30’s and 40’s, along with select favorites from more recent decades. The band centers around jazz singer Mary Guentzel. Mary is a talented vocalist with a pleasing voice. She loves to interact with her audience. You will not find Mary behind a microphone stand but rather out among her audience. Mary is a true entertainer. Description provided by marygquintet. com.. www.indianislandwinery.com/id7.

html. (507) 234-6222”Sena Ehrhardt in Concert Best of Minnesota Opera: 25-Oct, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $9.50-$14. Figaro, Figaro! Celebrate The Sheldon’s 25th Anniversary with artists from the Minnesota Opera, the Red Wing High School Choir, the Red Wing Singers, Shattuck-St. Mary’s Choir, and Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra.. www.sheldontheatre.org/events/BestMNOpera. 651-388-8700 The Icarus Account: 25-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $10 . ‘I don’t even remember how old we were or what bands were playing’ says Ty Turner of The Icarus Account as he begins to tell the story of the twins’ first concert experience. ‘Our dad was from Georgia and he loved country music,’ chimes in Trey, adding ‘so he and our mom took us to a country music concert when we were six years old.’ The boys didn’t know anything about music at the time - they didn’t know if they liked country or pop; they didn’t even know the artists or the songs; they just knew the feelings carried through the music. Midway through that McBride and the Ride show came the moment that marked the beginning of a lifelong dream. (Courtesy of http:// theicarusaccount.com/web/about.html). www.reverbnation.com/show/11468045. Slamabama: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, . From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. On the verge of breaking out, these 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Sugarland and Van Halen. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with stage energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/smokin’ lead guitar player. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got ‘that SLAMABAMA sound’. They have

built a reputation of unequaled stamina on-stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next without wasting time. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites and be blown away by how much you love the original music from their 2 successful album releases. Often immitated, but never duplicated... a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.. www.slamabama. com/schedule.cfm?startrow=769. 507-697-8000”Terry Dubois Gypsy Mania in Concert: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Gypsy swing ‘hot club’ jazz played by four of the Twin Cities ‘most jammin’ hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the USA and Europe. The music of Gypsy Mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of Gypsy swing artists, Django Reinhart and Stephanne Grappelli.. www.three-eighteen.com/ music.htm. 952-401-7902 Million Dollar Quartet: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $29-$49. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Fever,’ ‘That’s All Right,’ ‘Sixteen Tons,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Who Do You Love?,’ ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and more. (Courtesy of http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/ tour-about.html). www.mysticlake.com/

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Moose Bar & Grill / Rochester / 10.25 milliondollarquartet2013. Memphis & The Meantimes: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, $32-$47. A Celebration of the Songs of the Grand Ole Opry and Sun Records. Memphis and the Meantimes will take you back to the place and time when these songs jumped off of 45’s and albums and found a place in your heart and soul that never left you. This all-star Twin Cities musical lineup celebrates the songs from the Sun Records and Grand Ole Opry 50’s -60’s artists of the era.. www.chanhassentheatres.com/ concert_series.aspx. (952) 934-1525 Brian Kinney Band: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Lead singer and front man Brian Kinney creates an atmosphere of festivity and joy. His passion and love of entertaining people becomes evident once the music begins. Combined with his powerful vocal style, dynamic stage presence, and intuitive ability to sense the desires of an audience, Brian weaves a special connection to deliver a magical performance.. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-10. Brad Martin Duo: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. The biggest names in show business have helped make Mystic Lake Casino HotelÂ® the Twin Citiesâ€™ premier entertainment destination. For intimate shows in the 2,100-seat Mystic ShowroomÂ®, Mystic LakeÂ® provides Minnesotaâ€™s best concert experience. Plus, enjoy free music every weekend at the Promenade Stage on the gaming floor. Country, rock, soul, comedy â€“ thereâ€™s always a performance in store for all fans of live entertainment at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-10. D.B. Cooper: 25-Oct, 8:30 PM, American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, Free. DB Cooper has been playing in the Twin Cities area since 1978. Their repertoire consists of cover songs spanning the 1950s to

present, primarily classic rock. However. the strength of the band is the ability and willingness to attempt most requests. Each member of DB Cooper has over 30 years of musical performance experience. Some local (Twin Cities) groups that these individuals have played with in the past include: Del Counts, American Grease, White Sidewalls, Tight Shoes, Lucky U, The Classics, Free Ticket, Montana Star, Rubber Soul, Hard Day’s Night, The Cleavettes, Cadillac Sally, to name a few. Their main goals are to have fun and get people on the dance floor. Description provided by facebook. com/pages/DB-Cooper/130266800340 677?id=130266800340677&sk=info.. mnlegion435.org/site/eventscalendar. php?y=2013&m=10#listing1712. 612866-3647 Blue Ribbon Bandits: 25-Oct, 8:30 PM, Floyd’s, 1758 Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, Free. The Blue Ribbon Bandits is a culmination of musical talent, experience, taste, and fun! Between us, we have over 75 years of musical background and performance ? so we are able to bring a refined sound in a way that shows how much we love to play.. www.floydsbar.com/calendar.html. Lonesome Dan Kase: 25-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Lonesome Dan’s live performances showcase both his unique finger-picking style and dynamic vocals as well as his depth of knowledge of the history of the blues.. tavernofnorthfield. com/index.php?view=details&id=92 %3ALonesome+Dan+Kase&option=c om_eventlist&Itemid=6. Rock It Science: 25-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. This band of veteran musicians and performers takes you on a tour of the best music and show from the 80s. With singers and multiinstumentalists backed by world class dancers, the group covers a variety of rock and pop hits from the MTV era. Complete with costuming, full staging and production, Rock It Science provides The Ultimate 80s Music Experience! Madonna, Journey, Cyndi Lauper,

Heart, AC/DC, Michael Jackson, Poison, Bon jovi, Def Leppardâ€¦. are just a few of the artists covered to perfection.. okcorraljordan.com/category/music/. Maiden Minneapolise: 25-Oct, 9:15 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, . Maiden Minneapolis is the midwest’s premier tribute to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands......Iron Maiden. MM covers all of Maidens most powerful songs, from the early years with Paul D’ianno, to later years with Bruce Dickenson. If your an Iron Maiden fan, or even just a fan of heavy metal, You are not gonna wanna miss this!. www.bustersbar.com/ blog/event-calendar. Devon Worley Band: 25-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . With its devoted following, the Devon Worley Band is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the Midwest’s country music scene. This multi-piece band is an eclectic mix of experience and recognition, distilled from their country, blues and classic rock influences into a lively and fun, always heartfelt, show - full of boundless energy and great sound.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp. Johnny Holm: 25-Oct, 9:30 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Leader and front man of the most widely known and traveled band in America, Johnny Holm is the most entertaining entertainer performing today. The show is dedicated to the fans, and they do most of the entertaining. Mostly impromptu, the show moves with the speed of lightning and changes direction as soon as ‘the pied piper’ notices a lag. ‘Never a dull moment’ was never a more true description. Description provided by johnnyholm.homestead.com/Johnny. html.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill. com/events/upcoming-events/upcoming-events.html. Hitfaced: 25-Oct, 9:30 PM, McKracken’s Pub, 3120 West Highway 13, Burnsville, Free. Hitfaced is the culmination of five individuals dedicated to making great music and throwing the biggest ‘on stage’ party with a few hundred of the

best friends possible! Description provided by facebook.com/HitFacedBook/ info.. mckrackenspub.com/events/. Wacktown: 25-Oct, 10:00 PM, Hoppers Bar & Grill, 119 Olive Street, Waconia, Free. Come out to listen to Wacktown DJ!. www.hoppersbar.com/entertainment/monthly-entertainment-calendar/. “The Farewell Circuit Broadway’s Best: 25-Oct, All Day, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, $19 . If you’ve seen the other Girl Singers productions, or , you know the talent and entertainment value they bring. In this latest creation, Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty walk you through some of the all-time great songs of Broadway, including classics from My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Oliver and West Side Story as well as newer musicals, Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis rables, Wicked and Rent. Always bringing fun and variety to every performance, The Girl Singers, accompanied by a trio of accomplished musicians including Musical Director Norton Lawellin, go from powerful ballad showstoppers to high energy tunes from Grease, Mama Mia, Cabaret, and Chicago. With drama, comedy, energy and loads of talent, The Girl Singers ‘Broadway’s Best’ is an evening of complete entertainment for all ages!!. www.burnsvillepac.com/ events.html. Best of Minnesota Opera: 26-Oct, 2:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $9.50-$14. Figaro, Figaro! Celebrate The Sheldon’s 25th Anniversary with artists from the Minnesota Opera, the Red Wing High School Choir, the Red Wing Singers, Shattuck-St. Mary’s Choir, and Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra.. www.sheldontheatre.org/events/BestMNOpera. 651-388-8700 Turner Hall’s Annual Gala: 26-Oct, 5:00 PM, Turner Hall, 102 S. State St., New Ulm, . Host, Brian Filzen; featuring, The Women of turner Hall Calendar; Enter-

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From 57 tainment, Deuces Widl Dueling Pianos.. www.newulmturnerhall.org. DJ Mad Mardigan: 26-Oct, 5:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Check out the live music of DJ Mad Mardigan at Mystic Lake Casino!. www.mysticlake. com/ent Jim-Jam Band: 26-Oct, 6:00 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . Jim-Jam plays classic rock, folk, and blues! Description provided by greatermankatoevents.com/ event-details.php?id=14980.. www. indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222 Jazz Nite: 26-Oct, 6:30 PM, Morgan Creek Vineyards, 23707 478th Ave., New Ulm, . Jazz Nite with Jim McGuire Jazz Trio at Morgan Creek Vineyards. For more information, call 507-947-3547.. www.morgancreekvineyards.com/jazznite-jim-mcguire-jazz-trio. “Duke Zecco Spooky Music 2: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, $15$25. Building on the success of their 2010 Halloween season appearance at the BPAC, the Minnesota Symphonic Winds returns iwth an updated version guaranteed to thrill and chill. Stirring music from the well-known classic Carmina Burana by Carl Orff will open the concert. After intermission, the band will share lighter fare drawn from the likes of the Lord of the Rings, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Harry Potter. Roudning out the show will be Eric Whitacres highly entertaining Godzilla EAts Las Vegas. Following the concert, enjoy live Big Band music and dancing in the BPAC upper lobby. This fund raising concert is hosted by the Friends of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.. www.burnsvillepac.com/events.html. See The Rise: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, . See the Rise built from the ground up starting in autumn of 2011. See the Rise made their debut show in early 2012 opening for Jamie’s elsewhere, shortly after the release the ‘Out of the Ordinary’ EP. This EP allowed them to open up for rising national acts such as Eyes Set to Kill, My Ticket Home, These Hearts, Phinehas, To Speak of Wolves, Write This Down, The Suit and Behold! The City. With a foundation of the Midwest music scene built, See the Rise took a turn to the next level. This season of the band brought a new passion, inspiration and desire to deliver more than just an ordinary EP. See the Rise set out to Record ‘The Theft’ which is due to be released April 5th!. www.reverbnation. com/show/11349948. The Tinkers: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come down to The Contented Cow to see a live show by The Tinkers!. 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UjUqDT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Kevin Kling & Simone Perrin Live: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $20-$22. Storytelling and songs with plenty of laughter. A very entertaining night to be had by all. You can’t miss this wonderful atmosphere and unique entertainment.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ page0003_Concerts_and_Events_ Schedule.html. (507) 732-7616

Monroe Crossing: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, $21-$23. Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic and bluegrass gospel along with heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. $21 advance / $23 at the door.. test. lakevillemn.gov/index.php?option=com_ jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=489 0&Itemid=1364&year=2013&month=10 &day=26&title=monroe-crossing&uid=2 e18258eee042e05047817fc34cd7e1e. Halloween Dance with Boogie Wonderland: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, . Join us at Medina Ballroom for a live performance by Disco band Boogie Wonderland and a Halloween costume contest!. medinaentertainment.com/ event/halloween-dance-with-boogiewonderland/. Elton John Tribute: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . A tribute band specializing in Elton John’s best music from the early 1970s. Description provided by facebook.com/pages/ Elton-Hills-Drive/350489984985043?i d=350489984985043&sk=info.. www. wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/ upcoming-events/upcoming-events. html. Jeff Arundel CD Release Party: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Jeff Arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70’s vibe. Jeff has been called the ‘cities 97 favorite’ by Tom Surowicz, perhaps wellearned because he has been on two of the famous ‘Cities Samplers,’ and two of his five cd’s of original music have won awards (Minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff’s favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the Boston Globe, who called him ‘canny’ and ‘a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt.’ his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet Mountain Dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs.. www.three-eighteen.com/music. htm. 952-401-7902 Million Dollar Quartet: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $29-$49. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Fever,’ ‘That’s All Right,’ ‘Sixteen Tons,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Who Do You Love?,’ ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and more. (Courtesy of http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/ tour-about.html). www.mysticlake.com/

milliondollarquartet2013. Pop Rocks: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Champps - MInnetonka, 1641 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka, Free. Pop Rocks live music playing your favorite rock tunes!. www. poprocksrocks.com/shows.html. Suzy Bogguss and The Steel Drivers in Concert: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Hopkins Center For The Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, $34 . Grammy and Country Music Association award winner, singer/ songwriter Bogguss, is paired with The SteelDrivers who blend bluegrass, country, blues and soul into their contemporary sound.. www.hopkinsartscenter.com/events/event/suzy-bogguss-andthe-steeldrivers/. (952) 9791100 Terry Dubois: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. After years of touring as a headliner and as an opening act for bands likeÂ Â Â Ted Nugent, Molly Hatchet, Savoy BrownÂ andÂ Pat Travers and recordingÂ with members of McCartney and Wings, Mike and the Mechanics, The Pretenders, Meatloaf, and Boys Don’t Cry, Terry has settled in the Minneapolis area, working with area favorites such as The Mixx, The White Sidewalls, Blazer, Pizazz Band, Susie and the Studmuffins, Blue Backbone and Inside Out, to name a few. Now performing as a solo artist, he blends his soulful singing style with a warm acoustic sound, bringing to life four decades of classic pop/rock favorites. Add some original selections, sprinkle in a dash of good humor and you’re sure toÂ be entertained!. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-10. Chris Brooks: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, Buster’s Bar, 1325 Madison Ave, Mankato, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows. (507) 389-8999 The Tracey Blake Project in Concert: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . They have stepped it up another notch and are going full speed ahead with the best in rock, covering artists like Finger Eleven, Weezer, Puddle of Mudd & Lenny Kravitz.. But also added the Dance hits that fans LOVE to hear like Maroon 5, Pink and Prince! They will keep your crowd partying all night and people will say ‘This band is CRAZY good !’. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795 Rich Priener: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Rich Prenier is one-half of the popular duo, The Tumeni Brothers, covering a wide and eclectic range of music from artists like Matchbox 20, Eric Clapton, Incubus, The Beatles, Alice Cooper and yes, even Lady Gaga.. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=147%3Arichpriener&option=com_ eventlist&Itemid=6. Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s

and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’ became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Millennia: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Millennia is a new band based out of Minneapolis, Mn. Playing a wide variety of adult contemporary hits spanning from the 1970â€²s to today. Millennia is comprised of seasoned musicians with 20 plus years experience between them, and formed by former members of Steel Orchid, Decade, Jonah And The Whales, and PopRocks. Millennia has powerful lead vocals, tight 4 part harmonies and exceptional musicianship. They bring style and class to the stage with a combination of smooth grooves, unforgettable ballads and powerful anthems throughout the show.. okcorraljordan. com/category/music/. Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys: 26-Oct, 9:15 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed. Description provided by chrisbrooksband.com.. www.bustersbar.com/blog/ event-calendar. The Debbie Davies Band: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, Hooligans, 1400 East Madison Ave., Mankato, $15-$18. Performance Series Event in collaboration with KMSU - The Maverick. Advance purchase ends on Wednesday, October 23 at 12 p.m. Tickets will be sent to the address provided when you pre-purchase. $15 Advance $18 Day of Show. www.mnsu. edu/music/events/. Blue Ribbon Bandits: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, Main Street Bar and Grill, 814 Main Street, Hopkins, $5 . Come on in for our awesome costume contest tonight. We will have a cash prize for the first place winner and other great prizes!! The Blue Ribbon Bandits is a culmination of musical talent, experience, taste, and fun! Between us, we have over 75 years of musical background and performance, so we are able to bring a refined sound in a way that shows how much we love to play. We bring a diverse and catchy line up of songs that you don’t always hear, but you wish you did. Our goal is to bring on the good times with well executed, well chosen sets of music ranging from when the Beatles started drugs(just say no) to

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the good (not clich?) stuff on the radio today. We also will sprinkle in a few crowd favorite original compositions as well. If you are moved to disrobe along the way, worse things have happened!! Let’s boogie!. www.mainstreetbar.com/ events_list.php. Marty Anderson & The Goods: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Martin Anderson started the GOODS in 2003 with his son Michael and his cousin Marty from Minneapolis. They were a 3 guitar group that first hit the scene at a hip Northfield, Minnesota pet store(AquaticPets) and have never looked back! Martin still enjoys playing there on special occasions like Northfield’s famed annual Winter Walk. Thank you Steve and Liz, store owners, for giving Martin his first opportunity and their continuing support of his musical journey. (Courtesy of http:// www.martinandersonandthegoods. com/About-Us.html). 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UjUqDT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Audio Circus Halloween Party: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, McKracken’s Pub, 3120 West Highway 13, Burnsville, Free. Dance Rock with a Female lead â€“ Kid Rock, LMFAO, No Doubt, Pink, Finger Eleven, Poison, Rihanna, and more.. mckrackenspub.com/events/. The Killer ‘s: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, RJ’s Tavern Hastings, 106 2nd St. E, Hastings, Free. Our annual Halloween Bash! We promise an awesome time. Come in costume. Prizes given at midnight!. rjstavern.com/live-music-events/. 651-437-8772 Broadway’s Best: 26-Oct, All Day, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, $19 . If you’ve seen the other Girl Singers productions, or , you know the talent and entertainment value they bring. In this latest creation, Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty walk you through some of the all-time great songs of Broadway, including classics from My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Oliver and West Side Story as well as newer musicals, Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis rables, Wicked and Rent. Always bringing fun and variety to every performance, The Girl Singers, accompanied by a trio of accomplished musicians including Musical Director Norton Lawellin, go from powerful ballad showstoppers to high energy tunes from Grease, Mama Mia, Cabaret, and Chicago. With drama, comedy, energy and loads of talent, The Girl Singers ‘Broadway’s Best’ is an evening of complete entertainment for all ages!!. www. burnsvillepac.com/events.html. Million Dollar Quartet: 27-Oct, 2:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $29-$49. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Fever,’ ‘That’s All Right,’ ‘Sixteen Tons,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Who Do You Love?,’

‘Matchbox,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and more. (Courtesy of http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/ tour-about.html). www.mysticlake.com/ milliondollarquartet2013. Fall Choral Concert: 27-Oct, 3:00 PM, Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center of Performing Arts, Minnesota State University 320 Maywood Ave., Mankato, $7-$9. Fall Choral Concert.. www.mnsu.edu/music/events/. Fall Semester Jazz Band Concert: 27-Oct, 7:00 PM, Ron Younge Gym, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Free. The Bethany Jazz Band will present their fall concert. Open to the public.. www.blc.edu/node/26618. Choral Arts Ensemble: 27-Oct, 7:30 PM, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, $5-$25. For you many visual processors out there, Choral Arts Ensemble will present a concert including brief videos of composers; a ‘light show’ synchronized to one choral piece; an original, abstract art film created to accompany another; and an opportunity to view works of local artists before and after our concert. Presented in collaboration with Rochester Art Center, the concert will feature music of living regional composers, including Stephen Paulus, Rene Clausen, Kevin Dobbe, Carol Barnett, Libby Larsen, and Dominick Argento. (Courtesy of http://www.choralartsensemble.org/ concerts/Soundandsight.html). www. rochesterartcenter.org/events/events. html. 507-282-8629 Yemen Blues: 27-Oct, 7:30 PM, Ordway, 345 Washington Street, St. Paul, $16-$41. Conceived from vocalist Ravid Kahalaniâ€™s vision, Yemen Blues mixes music of Yemen and West Africa with contemporary grooves from funk to mambo and the deep soul of old chants. Conjuring up a rich and diverse aural palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns, and strings, Yemen Blues coexists in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern. The collective is a true collaboration of top master musicians, its core including Ravid Kahalani, Itamar Doari, Rony Iwryn, and Itamar Borochov.. www.ordway.org/ performances/13-14/yemen-blues/. Reformation Choral Vespers: 31-Oct, 4:30 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. The Bethany Choral groups will be featured in this festival vespers service of music and the word. The public is warmly invited to attend.. www.blc.edu/ node/26617. Zombie Prom Dance: 31-Oct, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $15 . Live music with The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra. Fun, dancing, socializing and ZOMBIES!!! Dance the night away on our full stage with live music and cash bar. Bring friends (or infect them) and make a scare of your Halloween!. www.sheldontheatre. org/events/ZombiePromDance2013. 651-388-8700 KROC, ZROCK, Halloween Party: 31-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Come out to our Halloween Party!. www. wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/ upcoming-events/upcoming-events. html. Sell Out Stereo: 31-Oct, 9:00 PM, Maple Tavern, 9375 Deerwood Lane N, Maple Grove, . They are Sell Out Stereo. A high energy quartet from

Drama Queen: 31-Oct, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, Free. Boasting former members of some of the Twin Citiesâ€™ best bands (Rock It Science, Playback, Hard Days Night, Wreckless and more), Drama Queen takes the music of artists as diverse as Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Adele, P!nk and BonJovi, and weaves them into a night of great party and dance music!. okcorraljordan.com/ category/music/. Beyond Blue - Mike and Debbie: 1-Nov, 5:30 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, Free. Come out and listen to Beyond Blue!. www. indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222 Greg Boerner: 1-Nov, 7:30 PM, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd Street SW, Rochester, . Singer Songwriter from Illinois - Playing acoustic folk, country and bluegrass.. restaurant.canadianhonker. com/live-music/. 507-282-6572”Brad Boice America’s Got Talent Live: 1-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $25+. Don’t miss your chance to be dazzled live and in-person by the amazing and electrifying stars of NBC’s #1-rated hit TV show. For eight years running, ‘America’s Got Talent ‘ has entertained viewers with its own unique blend of incredible talent and one-of-a-kind performances, in a celebration of the American spirit. With a lineup led by the show’s brand-new Million Dollar Winner, the ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ stage show features many of the performers and fan favorites who won America’s hearts and received millions of votes from viewers across the country. Be there to experience all the energy and excitement of the blockbuster TV show, when ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ bursts on stage at a theater near you!. agtlivetour.com/. Jason Roberts: 1-Nov, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $6 . Born and raised in the town of south windsor, ct. jason roberts is now an independent modern folk artist based out of the musical city of minneapolis, minnesota. In 2011, jason released his debut album, ‘swing so cool, sway so gentle,’ and since his cd release at the acclaimed 7th street entry, jason has been filling up local venues with his catchy, poignant and endearing songwriting. influenced by

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Minneapolis, MN. The ‘it’ they possess can be defined simply by their ability to harness the energy only a live unit such as this brings. And when they show up it becomes a musical event the likes of which most have never seen. The group collectively brings years of experience, both on the local, regional and national level. Members have shared the stage with such notable acts as The Funk Brothers, Gavin Degraw, Bobby Vee and Joan Jett to name just a few. Singer Justin McGuinn provides the voice to the band, while guitarist Jason Ploof wows audiences with his flare for the excitement he brings to every solo he performs. Rounding out the group is bassist Chris Larson and drummer Peter Day. The two are arguably and have often been referred to as the best rhythm section in the area. When the two lock in, the dance floor never stands a chance. (Courtesy of http://selloutstereo. com/?page_id=312). www.mapletavern. com/events&/?next=1&CurrentMonth=0 9&CurrentYear=2013.

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ranges from Modern Country to Classic Rock. ‘A must-see band!’ - be sure to experience IHG at a venue near you!. www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Dave Hudson: 2-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. After cutting his teeth with various college bands and acoustic duos, Dave Hudson made his way through the Minneapolis music scene by writing and singing his own blend of melodic acoustic-rock music. His style has been compared to the likes of the Gin Blossoms, U2 and the Counting Crows. Appearances on NBC affiliate, KARE 11 and Clear Channel’s Cities 97 in Minneapolis pushed him into the performance spotlight, being touted by one local rock critic as, ‘The leader of one of Minnesota’s up-and-coming bands.’ Dave Hudson’s performances are engaging, sometimes thoughtprovoking and always entertaining.. www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. The Coxmen in Concert: 2-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Come out and check out the great entertainment of the Coxmen! Dance, party and enjoy the amazing music!. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 The 25th Annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival Concert: 4-Nov, 7:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Christ Chapel, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. The 25th annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival invites over 100 talented high school musicians to the Gustavus campus for this 2-day festival including extensive rehearsals, lessons, clinics and masterclasses with Gustavus faculty.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. I See Stars: 7-Nov, 5:30 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $18+. I See Stars is an American electronicore band that formed in 2006 from Warren, Michigan. Their debut album, 3-D, featured a guest appearance from Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-nHarmony. The album peaked at No. 176 on the Billboard 200. Their second album, The End of the World Party, was released on February 22, 2011. The band’s third studio album, Digital Renegade, was released on March 13, 2012. Digital Renegade demonstrates a stylistic change, featuring a more aggressive musical style than their prior albums. The band also appeared on a track called ‘Beauty And The Beast’ by Dubstep artist BARE. Provided by Wikipedia.org. Prices may vary by venue.. www.facebook.com/ISeeStarsMusic/ app_123966167614127. Choral Invitational Concert: 7-Nov, 7:30 PM, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 105 N. 5th St., Mankato, $7-$9. Choral Invitational Concert.. www.mnsu.edu/ music/events/. Tonight Alive: 8-Nov, 5:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $12+. Tonight Alive is a five-piece pop punk band from Sydney, Australia. Formed in 2008, and having played alongside artists such as All Time Low, Anberlin, A Rocket To The Moon, Radio Drive By, Simple Plan, We Are The In Crowd, We Came As Romans and Never Shout Never, they have sold more than 20,000 copies of their self-funded debut EP, All Shapes and Disguises (released June 2010) solely in Australia and Japan. In November 2010, they released a 3-track EP Consider This and began their national headline tour with

Australian band Sienna Skies. Provided by Wikipedia.org. Prices may vary by venue.. www.tonightaliveofficial.com/ au/tour. The Frye: Acoustic Duo: 8-Nov, 5:30 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . The Frye plays acoustic rock trained on 1970s AM radio. The duo performs at nightclubs, festivals, concerts and private parties throughout the region. Description provided by reverbnation.com/artist_2113813/bio.. www.indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222 Holly with Her Band: 8-Nov, 7:00 PM, WOW Zone, 2030 Adams Street, Mankato, . Holly sings a wonderful variety of past and present. If you haven’t heard this young gal sing yet you owe it to yourself to come & listen! Holly is accompanied by her band. Reservations needed. . The Singers: 8-Nov, 7:30 PM, Wittenberg Collegiate Center Auditorium, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, $10 . The Singers performance.. www. mlc-wels.edu. Sell Out Stereo: 8-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. The goal for â€œS.O.S.â€ is quite simple and to the point â€“ to bring the hits to the masses and perform them as well as or better than the original artists. They meticulously dissect each song, learning each part to the exact note and drum fill. They sample every loop and minuscule piece to each song puzzle to bring the audience the most precise, pristine live performance they have ever witnessed. In a way that can only be explained as â€œhypnotizedâ€ , once the crowd shows up, they are dancing â€“ and they are there to stay! To see Sell Out Stereo is more than just going to see another musical act, it is an experience guaranteed not to be matched or forgotten. Whether itâ€™s a club date, your wedding, private event or a festival; they have done it all and know what it takes to make the crowed want more. They possess a charm and charisma that continues to hold their fans, and time after time make people want to come back to the frenzy created by S.O.S.. www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Joel Hagberg: 8-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Providing acoustic guitar music through a one man band format. This music includes artists such as James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, John Mellencamp, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Eric Clapton and Billy Joel.. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-10. Shaw Brothers: 8-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . The Shaw Brothers are a Premier Midwest Band that has been performing for over 16 years in Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities Area. The Shaw Brothers are a High-Energy, Entertaining Rock Band that engages it audience with good hits and a great time. They are without a doubt a Premier Minnesota Rock, Pop and Country Band. The Shaw Brothers are a High-Energy Dance Band that attracts Dancers. Be ready to party!. www.babesmusicbar. com/Events.asp. Guest Artist Recital with Asako Hirabayashi, Harpsichord: 9-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi

Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Guest Artist Asako Hirabayashi, harpsichord/composer and Gustavus music faculty Yumiko OshimaRyan, piano, bring this special guest artist recital to the Gustavus campus.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Tonic Sol-fa: 9-Nov, 7:00 PM, Hopkins Center For The Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, $24 . Just 4 voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa creates a sound that has earned numerous awards in the pop, gospel and holiday genres. Free Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar during social hour courtesy of Big Ten Restaurant and Bar.. www.hopkinsartscenter. com/events/event/tonic-sol-fa/. (952) 9791100

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Jivin’ Ivan and The Kings of Swing: 9-Nov, 7:30 PM, Signature Bar and Grill, 201 Central Ave N, Faribault, Free. Come on Over to The Signature and Swing a Little Great Food, Drinks, and Dancing No Cover Charge Fabulous Swing Combo featuring Ivan Whillock on Guitar and Vocals, Mike Hildebrandt on Violin, Tenor Guitar, Banjo, etc...Paul Ousley on Bass, Mark Whillock on Drums, and Dallas Musselman on Vocals. . The Whitesidewalls: 9-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. ince their genesis over 40 years ago, the Whitesidewalls Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue has been the Midwest’s ultimate 1950s and 1960s doo-wop and rock & roll show band, with a loyal fan base that continues to grow and show their support and love for the Whitesidewalls. Â Featuring five singers playing multiple instruments, the tight harmonies and driving dance beat of the Whitesidewalls are the signature of the Rock ‘n Roll Revue. Hound Dog, Swanee,Â Gino Gambucci, Bobby Maestro and Rocky Beaumont have handcrafted a fabulous show that will have you jumping just like it did all those years ago!Â . www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-11.

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Rose & Thomas: 9-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Check out live music by Rose & Thomas at Mystic Lake Casino!. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Music Bingo: 9-Nov, 8:30 PM, Chatterbox Linden Hill, 4501 France Ave S, Minneapolis, Free. Feeling lucky? Join us tonight for Music Bingo! Play a little Bingo, listen to great music, and have a great time!. www.chatterboxpub.net/ events.html. “Jug Scarlett County in Concert: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . No mopey country here! This band rocks your socks off. From the high energy vocalists, to the shredding yet tasteful guitar licks to the kick-ass rhythm section, this band brings the heat. I couldn’t decide who I was more impressed with. The singers just deliver song after song of listen-able tunes. The guitarist gives you country, but his incredible arrangements move into the realm of the coolest Jimi Hendricksesq chord substitutions and then back again were stunning. The solid rhythm section kept people dancing nonstop for 90 minutes is a power house of driving rhythm combining the very best of country sensibility and hard rock. Really a great dance band.. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795 Urban Myth Band: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Katie O’Leary’s, 117 2nd Ave NE, Waseca,

Ken Wanovich / Mystic Lake Casino / Prior Lake / 11.15 Free. Urban Myth Band live in concert!. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. Nick Fox in Concert: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Come out and enjoy a great night of music. Dance, party and enjoy the night with your friends!!. www.thebustednut.com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887”Brian Naughton The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra in Concert: 10-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Under the direction of Conductor Ruth Lin, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra presents its fall concert.. www.gustavus. edu/calendar. MLC College Choir Concert: 10-Nov, 3:00 PM, Chapel of Christ, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Free. MLC College Choir Concert.. www.mlc-wels.edu.

Hastings Concert Association Classic Big Band & The Nostalgics: 10-Nov, 3:00 PM, Hastings Middle School, 1000 11th Street West, Hastings, Free. This hot 17 piece band is dedicated to preserving the original sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Harry James and other great big bands of the swing era. The Nostalgics quartet recreates the close harmony of 1940’s vocal groups such as the Modernaires, the Pied Pipers and the Sentimentalists.. business.hastingsmn. org/events/details/hastings-concertassociation-classic-big-band-thenostalgics-113860. Bethany Concert Band: 10-Nov, 7:00 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran

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Movie Night at the Sheldon Theatre: Beetlejuice, the Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing - Saturday, October 26 & 27 I remember watching Beetlejuice on the silver screen, in beautiful flickering 35 mm. These days films seem so much more sophisticated technologically, but who among us does not think back nostalgically on those golden days of sticky floors, jujubes and hot buttered popcorn? Not only was “Beetlejuice” Tim Burton’s first ‘scary’ movie (though I will say that Large Marge from “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, had me jumped up and turned around), but it was also my generation’s introduction to the great Winona Ryder (who, yes SoMinn, was indeed born in Winona). Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton...this film is a modern cinephile’s dream come true. Whether young or old, this is a night out for you and yours. – – Jacob Hendrickson

From 59 College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. Band Concert with Bethany Concert Band is joined by the Minnesota River Valley Wind Ensemble in a concert not to be missed!. www.blc.edu/ node/26604. Royal Bliss: 14-Nov, 9:00 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, $20+. t has been nearly 13 years of bliss, Royal Bliss that is. Royal Bliss is modern rock with equal parts beauty and tragedy. The band has already been through enough to justify their own VH1Behind the Music episode complete with addiction, near death experiences, car crashes, and law suits. Hailing from Salt Lake City, Royal Bliss started in a basement as a few kids who had a passion for music and a drive to succeed. Striving to further their own abilities while building their fan base at the same time was always the ultimate goal. Prices may vary by venue.. www. royalbliss.com/tour. Duke Zecco: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s: 15-Nov, 5:30 PM, Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave, Janesville, . Come out to the winery and listen to Duke Zecco sing songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s!. www.indianislandwinery.com/id7.html. (507) 234-6222 Lynyrd Skynyrd (Time TBA): 15-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $24.75+. Beyond the tragedy, the history, the raging guitars and the

killer songs, ultimately, Lynyrd Skynyrd is about an indomitable will. About survival of spirit; unbowed, uniquely American, stubbornly resolute. With their first set of new studio material since 2003’s Vicious Cycle, legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with God & Guns, due out September 29 on Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. Recorded in Nashville in 2008-2009, the project was interrupted but, tellingly, not ended by the deaths of founding member/keyboardist Billy Powell and longtime bassist Ean Evans earlier this year. Prices may vary by venue.. www. lynyrdskynyrd.com/tourdates.

accomplished acoustic fingerstyles, smooth and engaging vocals, plus a little magic harmony and some driving percussion to get a virtual one-man-band experience. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the journey, Ken Wanovich brings together the very best in high energy classic rock, musical reminiscing, and just plain fun!. www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-10.

Them Pesky Kids: 15-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Them Pesky Kids brings you the feel of good arena rock in any setting from clubs to festivals. The ‘Kids’ bring years of rocking from the leading regional bands ‘Touched’ and ‘Warp Drive’ to the international touring act ‘Blackfoot’. Everything here is huge, from vocals, guitars, bass and monster drums to high-end stage production. (Courtesy of http://www.thempeskykids.com/). www. mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11.

Urban Myth: 15-Nov, 9:00 PM, Santorini Taverna & Music, 13000Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Ken Wanovich: 15-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Ken Wanovich will captivate you, transporting you back in time to move-and-groove and sing-along with all your favorite songs! Ken uses acoustic classic rock styles,

Skewed View in Concert: 15-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Great group of guys & one super cool chic. Simply put, Great Chemistry plus Great Talent equals Great Show. Vocally, Becky Sosso & Dale Luginbill have been singing together

for over 20-years. Great vocal tones that were made to blend together or stand alone. Steve Ibe has many years experience playing coupled with a great ear and solid guitar licks...plus his amp has really cool lights. Definately a must-see. Richard Harder (yes, that’s his real name) has eons of experience under his belt, and it truely shows. The dude can straight out tear it up. Dare I say shread?! If you ask nicely, he might even unleash some Eddie. Ultimately, when it comes to dancing, it’s all about the rhythm...right? Scott Webster is ‘slappin da bass, mon!’... ok...well, he picks his bass...but it’s still super cool. Last (and definitely not least), drivin’ this whole thing is Scott B. Clark. A great drummer who is the glue that binds it all together. The bottom line? Skewed View is overflowing with talent - we have energy coming out our ears. Grab some friends and come on out to experience it for yourself!!. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795 JNH Band: 15-Nov, 9:15 PM, Buster’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Avenue, Mankato, . A dynamic and vibrant part of the Midwest music scene, JNH Band has been knocking people’s socks off since 2004.Simply stated, they are an acoustic duo with a very big sound. While JNH Band has a smorgasbord of toe tapping covers in their musical inventory, they are better known for their soulful and lively originals. Description provided by facebook.com/ jnhband/info.. www.bustersbar.com/

blog/event-calendar. Rhino: 15-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . Rhino is a five member, high energy Twin Cities based band playing a wide variety of modern, alternative, 80’s and classic rock with twists of country and other surprises splashed in. The show is non-stop entertainment and fun, sure to make you stomp your feet, get up and dance, or sit back and enjoy.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp. duoARita in Concert: 16-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Duo-pianists Jeri-Mae Astolfi and Holly Roadfeldt present this special guest recital.. www.gustavus. edu/calendar. Chad Elliott Performance: 16-Nov, 7:00 PM, Red Rock Center, 222 East Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont, $5+. Chad has shared the music stage with greats such as: Eric Church, Lonestarrows, Brantley Gilbert, R.L. Burnside, Odetta, Tom Paxton and Loudon Wainwright III, among others. Elliott has released 18 full-length albums since he began his songwriting career in 2009.. www.redrockcenter.org. 507-235-9262 Terry Dubois: 16-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. After years of touring as a headliner and as an opening act for bands likeÂ Â Â Ted Nugent, Molly Hatchet, Savoy BrownÂ andÂ Pat Travers and recordingÂ with members of McCartney and Wings, Mike and the

Mechanics, The Pretenders, Meatloaf, and Boys Don’t Cry, Terry has settled in the Minneapolis area, working with area favorites such as The Mixx, The White Sidewalls, Blazer, Pizazz Band, Susie and the Studmuffins, Blue Backbone and Inside Out, to name a few. Now performing as a solo artist, he blends his soulful singing style with a warm acoustic sound, bringing to life four decades of classic pop/rock favorites. Add some original selections, sprinkle in a dash of good humor and you’re sure toÂ be entertained!. www.mysticlake. com/entertainmentcalendar/2013Free Fallin’: 16-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. America’s Favorite Travelin’ Tribute to Tom Petty! Free Fallin presents it’s show with the power and passion that went into over 30 years of Tom Petty’s best selling songs from ‘Damn the Torpedoes’ through his latest (including hits from the Traveling Wilburys). Free Fallinâ€™s show has the instrumentation to duplicate the sound of the Heartbreakers as well as the convincing looks and costumes that gives you a show that you will never forget! (Courtesy of http://www.freefallin.us/). www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Urban Myth: 16-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk

to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. (952) 758-7795 Guest Violin Recital by Tony Gardner: 17-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. St. Peter native and professional violinist Troy Gardner returns to Gustavus to present this guest recital in Bj rlign Recital Hall.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Fall Semester Honors Recital: 19-Nov, 7:00 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, Free. The Bethany Music Department presents the Fall Semester Honors Recital. Students enrolled in private music lessons audition for the privilege of performing in this recital. There will be selections for voice, keyboard, and instruments. The public is welcome to attend.. www.blc.edu/node/26597. Peter Ostroushko in Concert: 22-Nov, 7:00 PM, Trinity Chapel Bethany

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The Shaw Brothers: 23-Nov, 9:30 PM, Main Street Bar and Grill, 814 Main Street, Hopkins, $5 . These brothers really know how to put on a show. You can tell they really have fun together on stage You’ll leave with a smile on your face after this show. So come on in and dance the night away with one of the areas best party bands!! An excerpt from their web site reads as follows. We have too many artists and musicians to list that we enjoy ,from Hard Rock to country music. Mike Shaw, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, has influenced and raised us in our course of music performance. Born musicians with one goal, to entertain! Jim Allen, Terry Shaw, Greg Muellerleile, Brian Jentges, and Dan Wessman; members of the Shaw Band 70’s-80’s-90’s have past us the torch to continue the Shaw tradition of quality entertainment to the masses. Hard rock to country rock dance music.. www.mainstreetbar. com/events_list.php.

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Jazz in Concert: 24-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Director Steve Wright leads the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band in their fall concert.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. The Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Fall Concert: 24-Nov, 3:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Ann Pesavento, John Engegretson and James DeVoll lead the woodwind chamber ensembles through this annual fall concert.. www.gustavus. edu/calendar. The Gustavus Percussion Ensemble in Concert: 24-Nov, 7:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Director Paul Hill leads the Gustavus Percussion Ensemble in their annual fall concert. Always an exciting and energetic performance.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar.

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From 61 Lutheran College, 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, $5-$8. Peter Ostroushko returns to the Bethany campus. Tickets will be available at the door.. www.blc.edu/node/26693. Brat Pack Radio: 22-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Mixing top-shelf musical performances with spoof and carnival theatrics, this is anything but typical cover band fare, and it shows first and foremost in the personnel. Co-frontman Ryan Lance is a 4-time EmmyÂ® Award-winning songwriter, and also a founding member of a cappella darlings The Blenders, whoâ€™ve produced 14 albums over the last 20 years, toured extensively throughout the U.S., and scored a number one European hit with the 1998 Universal Records release â€œIâ€™m in Love with the McDonaldâ€™s Girl’’. (Courtesy of http://bratpackradio.com/). www.mysticlake. com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. BoRiddley: 22-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. With Scott manning the keyboard and Mike on electric and acoustic guitars, this versatile duo can cover anything from light jazz and tropical themes to rock and country. (Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/ BoRiddleyMusic/info). www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Justin Moore (Time TBA): 22-Nov, 8:30 PM, Verizon Wireless Center Mankato MN, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Free+. Justin Moore’s star has grown significantly since he was named Billboard’s ‘Top New Country Artist of 2009.’ He will release his third studio album for The Valory Music Co., entitled Off the Beaten Path, on September 17. The lead Top 20-andrising hit ‘Point At You’ marks his fastest-rising single to date. Through his career, Moore has sold over 4.5 million digital downloads and his gold-certified, sophomore album Outlaws Like Me hit the #1 spot the week it was released. The project produced two #1 hits ‘If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away’ and ‘Til My Last Day,’ as well as the fan favorite ‘Bait A Hook.’ His debut album scored three consecutive smash singles (the #1 ‘Small Town USA’ as well as the hits ‘Backwoods’ and ‘How I Got To Be This Way’). Prices may vary by venue.. www.facebook.com/ moorejustinmusic/app_123966167614127. Hip Bone: 22-Nov, 8:30 PM, American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, Free. Come out and hear the sounds of the Hip Bone! You won’t regret it!. mnlegion435.org/site/eventscalendar.php?y=2013&m=9#listing1304. 612-866-3647”Urban Myth Cherrygun: 22-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . Satisfy your craving for great live music with CherryGun! Each set is packed with non-stop rock, country, and dance pop hits that draw every partier to the dance floor. Professional and fun, Amy M and her boys start the party and get the job done. Don’t miss your next chance to see CherryGun.. www.babesmu The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras Fall Concert: 23-Nov, 1:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Conductors Karrin Meffert-Nelson and Douglas Nimmo lead the Vasa Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra in this combined fall concert.. www. gustavus.edu/calendar. The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert: 23-Nov, 3:30 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, Free. Justin Knoepfel leads the Philharmonic Orchestra in its fall concert.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Pet Sounds: 23-Nov, 7:30 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota, $32-$35. Join us at The Zumbrota State Theatre for Pet Sounds, a tribute to the immortal classic

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by The Beach Boys, presented by Collective Unconscious.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ page0003_Concerts_and_Events_Schedule. html. 507-732-5210 Pop Rocks: 23-Nov, 8:00 PM, Grandpa Al’s, 28 3rd Street NW, Faribault, Free. Pop Rocks live music playing your favorite rock tunes!. www. poprocksrocks.com/shows.html. Killer Hayseeds: 23-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. The Killer Hayseeds have been one of the top-drawing country bands in the Midwest for over 20 years. The large and loyal following the band has created is a true testament to their longevity and their way of connecting with their fans on and off the stage. In late summer of 2011, founding member Todd Ernster set out on a quest to find the finest entertainers and musicians that would best reflect the high-caliber professional show that made the band its reputation and garnered it’s large fan base since day one. A grueling audition schedule was set in motion, with players both locally and nationally expressing interest in performing in The Killer Hayseeds. (Courtesy of http://www.killerhayseeds.com/biography. php). www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Dan Switch & Steve Nagel: 23-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Join us at Mystic Lake Casino for a live performance by Dan Switch and Steve Nagel!. www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Chris Brooks: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www.chrisbrooksband.com/ shows. Mitch Gordon and The Unleaded Band: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, Delano Lanes, 429 Babcock Blvd East, Delano, Free. Here’s your chance to see Mitch Gordon and The Unleaded Band Live! Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band are from the middle of Minnesota. The band plays a tasteful Country set list and brews it with their original tunes. Video courtesy of http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=4C0KWhY23p0. theunleadedband.com/#!/page_Schedule. (763) 972-3344 Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’ became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut.com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Touch of Rust: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, RJ’s Tavern Hastings, 106 2nd St. E, Hastings, Free. Touch of Rust performs live at RJ’s Tavern.. rjstavern. com/live-music-events/. 651-437-8772

The Swellers: 25-Nov, 7:00 PM, The Cherry Pit, 117 E Cherry St, Mankato, $5+. he Swellers are a straightforward skatepunk band with some pop elements, very much in the tradition of NOFX, Bad Religion, and No Use for a Name. The group’s core trio -- singer/guitarist Nick Diener, bassist Nate Lamberts, and drummer Jonathan Diener -- formed in the small town of Fenton, MI, in the summer of 2002. Following a pair of self-released albums, 2002’s Long and Hard and 2003’s End of Discussion, the trio recorded a full-length debut named Beginning of the End Again and signed to the Ann Arborbased indie label Search and Rescue Records. Before the album’s release, however, Lamberts bowed out of the band to attend college, making way for new bassist Lance Nelson and second guitarist Garrett Burgett to join in time for the band’s debut cross-country trek on the 2005 edition of the Vans Warped Tour. Provided by mtv.com. Prices may vary by venue.. www.facebook.com/theswellers/app_123966167614127. University Jazz Big Bands: 26-Nov, 7:30 PM, Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center of Performing Arts, Minnesota State University 320 Maywood Ave., Mankato, $7-$9. University Jazz Big Bands concert.. www.mnsu.edu/music/ events/. Hitchville: 27-Nov, 9:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Country super-group Hitchville has quickly solidified themselves among the upper echelon of regional talent. Under the leadership of dynamic lead vocalists Heidi Owens and Matthew Kneefe, the group’s razor sharp harmonies are hardly the last thing attending ‘Hitchville Residents’ are talking about long after the smoke has cleared and the seven of them have left the stage. The combination of face-melting vocals and ‘don’t try this at home’ instrumental solos leads to an unforgettable live show in which the band has worked tirelessly to produce. Description provided by welcometohitchville.com/bio.html.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/ upcoming-events/upcoming-events.html. 7 Sins: 29-Nov, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, $5 . One part aggression, one part soul, and one part good ol’ Rock N Roll. No joke, this is the full package. 7 Sins is a Hard Rock/Metal cover band. The idea for this band was born of brain child and lead guitarist Jeff (Juice) Lien who was faced with the challenge of putting together the right musicians for this project with a demanding array of music. Description provided by 7sinsmn.com/index.php/band/.. www. wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/upcomingevents/upcoming-events.html. Power of 10: 29-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Established in 1996 and with more than 1400 performances, the band features three dynamic vocalists and a 3-piece aweinspiring horn section specializing in a mix of timeless and current hits. Power of 10 brings you the power of Otis Redding, the passion of Stevie Wonder, the sex appeal of Beyonce, the electricity of Michael Jackson, and the freshness of Adele. (Courtesy of http://www.powerof10. com/full.htm). www.mysticlake.com/entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Crankshaft: 29-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, Free. Crankshaft has been pounding the pavement since 2008, developing his own ‘pork neck’ style along the way. A sound heavily rooted in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, country, swing, and surf that ‘could not have been imagined prior to the early punk scene,’ as described by Dig In Magazine. Rock solid original lyrics, a dedicated fan base, and his 21st century twist on the American roots is pushing him to the top of the crowded Minneapolis music scene in a hurry. It’s becoming clear to many that Crankshaft is ‘one of the best and most interesting roots, rock and blues acts playing around town these days.’ - Cities 97. (Courtesy of http://www.crankshaftmusic.com/presskit/). www.mysticlake.com/ entertainmentcalendar/2013-11. Urban Myth: 29-Nov, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, . ‘The

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

DANCE Urban Myth: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband. com/schedule. Pop Rocks: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Pop ROCKS is not just a band; they are a high energy live music show that plays the biggest dance party hits made to fill the floor! Pop ROCKS brings you the best of today’s hottest hits, 80’s rock, throwback hip-hop, and timeless classics all mashed up and delivered in a party zone format! Pop ROCKS is what you get when you combine the music of a DJ, the theatrics of a Broadway musical, and the live energy of an Arena Rock extravaganza! Description provided by poprocksrocks.com/band.html.. www. wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/upcomingevents/upcoming-events.html. DJ Defiant Fridays!: 18-Oct, 10:00 PM, Valley Tap House, 14889 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, Free. No Cover, no Dress code, no drama: that is the theme of the night. COme out and enjoy a noght of great entertainment with DJ defiant and dance the night away!!Great drink specials too!!. thevalleytaphouse.com/events.html. (952) 431-2337”Buzzy’s Clubhouse DJ AJ: 18-Oct, 10:00 PM, Hoppers Bar & Grill, 119 Olive Street, Waconia, Free. Come out and listen and dance to DJ AJ!. www.hoppersbar. com/entertainment/monthly-entertainmentcalendar/. Drag Show: 19-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Come out and watch the Drag Show!. www. wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/events/upcomingevents/upcoming-events.html. DJ Defiant Saturdays!: 19-Oct, 10:00 PM, Valley Tap House, 14889 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, Free. No Cover, no Dress code, no drama: that is the theme of the night. COme out and enjoy a noght of great entertainment with DJ defiant and dance the night away!!Great drink specials too!!. thevalleytaphouse.com/ events.html. (952) 431-2337”Beat & Twilight with DJ Thomas Ryan Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna: 20-Oct, 1:30 PM, Mall of America - North Parking Lot, Lindau Lane at 24th Ave South, Bloomington, $40+. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebith and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. www.tickethorse.com/event/cirque-du-soleilamaluna/1557. Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna: 20-Oct, 5:00 PM, Mall of America - North Parking Lot, Lindau Lane at 24th Ave South, Bloomington, $40+. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebith and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next. In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. *Ticket prices vary by venue.. www.tickethorse.com/event/cirque-du-soleilamaluna/1557. Burlesque: 24-Oct, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Top drawer burlesque acts from across the country perform everything from the ridiculous to the randy at The Wicked Moose in Rochester, MN. Local burlesque cutie, Musette the Mistress of Mischief produces and performs the Midnight Muse Burlesque show in Rochester. People enjoy a night out where they can laugh and blush at this risque event filled with glamour, silly antics, and contests that involves the audience

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From 62 members. No one ever leaves disappointed, and people continue to come back again and again each month to see what new will take the stage. The show is 21+ and appeals to all ages as well as your mother’s and even your grandmother’s should they need something to ruffle their feathers and blow their skirts up! Burlesque - Jazz - Neo-burlesque - Vintage Tease - Comedy - Risque Fun Live Dancing Dames - Drinks Held High Description provided by facebook.com/ MidnightMuseBurlesqueRochesterMN/ events.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill. com/events/upcoming-events/upcoming-events.html. DJ Nick Live: 24-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Come out for great entertainment by DJ Nick on Thursday night! Dance the night away with friend and take advantage of food & drink specials too!!. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795”DJ Dance Party Slamabama: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, . From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. On the verge of breaking out, these 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Sugarland and Van Halen. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with stage energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/smokin’ lead guitar player. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got ‘that SLAMABAMA sound’. They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on-stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next without wasting time. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites and be blown away by how much you love the original music from their 2 successful album releases. Often immitated, but never duplicated... a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.. www.slamabama. com/schedule.cfm?startrow=769. 507-697-8000”Gypsy Mania in Concert Chris Brooks: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, Buster’s Bar, 1325 Madison Ave, Mankato, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows. (507) 389-8999 Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’ became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Pre-Halloween Party: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Hosted by BIG D from KDWB. Join Us Saturday Night for Babes Pre-Halloween Party. Scare the night away with great drinks and costume contest for Best and sexiest costumes!. www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp. Slamabama: 27-Oct, 6:00 PM, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, . From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. On the verge of breaking out, these 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Sugarland and Van Halen. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with stage energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/smokin’ lead guitar player. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got ‘that SLAMABAMA sound’. They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on-stage as they seamlessly go from

one song to the next without wasting time. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites and be blown away by how much you love the original music from their 2 successful album releases. Often immitated, but never duplicated... a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.. www.slamabama.com/ schedule.cfm?startrow=769. 507-697-8 Zorongo Flamenco Dance Performance: 28-Oct, 7:00 PM, Gallery, Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Free. The Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School will visit Bethany with a performance of flamenco music, singing, and dance in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m.This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultual heritage fund.There is no admission fee for the performance and seating is general with tickets at the door.. www.blc.edu/node/26689. Zombie Prom Dance: 31-Oct, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $15 . Live music with The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra. Fun, dancing, socializing and ZOMBIES!!! Dance the night away on our full stage with live music and cash bar. Bring friends (or infect them) and make a scare of your Halloween!. www.sheldontheatre. org/events/ZombiePromDance2013. 651-388-8700 Halloween Night Party: 31-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Join Us Saturday Night for Babes Halloween Party. Scare the Night away with great drinks and Costume Contest for Best and Sexiest Costumes!. www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp. America’s Got Talent Live: 1-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $25+. Don’t miss your chance to be dazzled live and in-person by the amazing and electrifying stars of NBC’s #1-rated hit TV show. For eight years running, ‘America’s Got Talent ‘ has entertained viewers with its own unique blend of incredible talent and one-of-a-kind performances, in a celebration of the American spirit. With a lineup led by the show’s brand-new Million Dollar Winner, the ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ stage show features many of the performers and fan favorites who won America’s hearts and received millions of votes from viewers across the country. Be

there to experience all the energy and excitement of the blockbuster TV show, when ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ bursts on stage at a theater near you!. agtlivetour.com/. I See Stars: 7-Nov, 5:30 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $18+. I See Stars is an American electronicore band that formed in 2006 from Warren, Michigan. Their debut album, 3-D, featured a guest appearance from Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-nHarmony. The album peaked at No. 176 on the Billboard 200. Their second album, The End of the World Party, was released on February 22, 2011. The band’s third studio album, Digital Renegade, was released on March 13, 2012. Digital Renegade demonstrates a stylistic change, featuring a more aggressive musical style than their prior albums. The band also appeared on a track called ‘Beauty And The Beast’ by Dubstep artist BARE. Provided by Wikipedia.org. Prices may vary by venue.. www.facebook.com/ISeeStarsMusic/ app_123966167614127. Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!: 8-Nov, 7:30 PM, Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, $10-$20. Rhythmic Circus is the percussive-dance phenomenon that electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire tap, sidesplitting humor and finger-snapping tunes. Their completely original performance, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now is spiced up with a variety of musical flavors enlivened by an infectious seven-piece band, vocalists, and a very unique, one-man, a cappella, beat-boxing sensation.. www. fairmontoperahouse.com. Scarlett County in Concert: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . No mopey country here! This band rocks your socks off. From the high energy vocalists, to the shredding yet tasteful guitar licks to the kick-ass rhythm section, this band brings the heat. I couldn’t decide who I was more impressed with. The singers just deliver song after song of listen-able tunes. The guitarist gives you country, but his incredible arrangements move into the realm of the coolest Jimi Hendricksesq chord substitutions and then back again were stunning. The solid rhythm section kept people dancing nonstop for 90 minutes is a power house of driving rhythm combining the very best of country sensibility and hard rock. Really a great dance band.. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795 Urban Myth Band: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Katie O’Leary’s, 117 2nd Ave NE, Waseca, Free. Urban Myth Band live in concert!.

Tews Corn Maze, Winona - Final Weekend October 26 & 27 Authorities have been unable to verify if the creators of Tews Corn Maze are actually the aliens who make crop circles, but due to the intricacies of the design, they are highly suspicious. Tews Corn Maze is an incredible site with a crop ‘picture’ maze that can only be seen from the sky. That is, the corn maze is made into a picture, and whoever designed this is a thinker of higher level. You and your loved ones will certainly enjoy the experience of the maze as you traverse its contours. It’s also a great place to reenact the final scene from “The Shining”! – – Jacob Hendrickson

www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. Burlesque: 14-Nov, 8:00 PM, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Dr. SE, Rochester, . Top drawer burlesque acts from across the country perform everything from the ridiculous to the randy at The Wicked Moose in Rochester, MN. Local burlesque cutie, Musette the Mistress of Mischief produces and performs the Midnight Muse Burlesque show in Rochester. People enjoy a night out where they can laugh and blush at this risque event filled with glamour, silly antics, and contests that involves the audience members. No one ever leaves disappointed, and people continue to come back again and again each month to see what new will take

the stage. The show is 21+ and appeals to all ages as well as your mother’s and even your grandmother’s should they need something to ruffle their feathers and blow their skirts up! Burlesque Jazz - Neo-burlesque - Vintage Tease - Comedy - Risque Fun - Live Dancing Dames - Drinks Held High Description provided by facebook.com/MidnightMuseBurlesqueRochesterMN/events.. www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/ events/upcoming-events/upcomingevents.html. TU Dance: 15-Nov, 8:00 PM, The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, $30 - $32. Join TU Dance as they returns to The Cowles Center for the opening concert of TU’s 10th

Anniversary Season-- an evening featuring world premiere work by New York choreographer Gregory Dolbashian . Also on the program are selections from the company’s outstanding repertory, reflecting a decade of signature choreography by Uri Sands.. www. thecowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets/ tu-dance. Urban Myth: 15-Nov, 9:00 PM, Santorini Taverna & Music, 13000Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops

‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www. urbanmythband.com/schedule. Skewed View in Concert: 15-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Great group of guys & one super cool chic. Simply put, Great Chemistry plus Great Talent equals Great

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John Gorka, Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota - Saturday, November 9 Rolling Stone Magazine has called “the preeminent singer/songwriter of the New Folk Movement” will be right here, in an intimate venue so near us that we would be out of our heads not to attend. Gorka has a beautiful, soulful voice, that must have caught critic after critic’s ear. His ability on the guitar will put you at ease and thinking peaceful thoughts while your toe is tapping. Gorka’s one of the greats. Don’t miss it. – – Jacob Hendrickson

From 65 Show. Vocally, Becky Sosso & Dale Luginbill have been singing together for over 20-years. Great vocal tones that were made to blend together or stand alone. Steve Ibe has many years experience playing coupled with a great ear and solid guitar licks...plus his amp has really cool lights. Definately a must-see. Richard Harder (yes, that’s his real name) has eons of experience under his belt, and it truely shows. The dude can straight out tear it up. Dare I say shread?! If you ask nicely, he might even unleash some Eddie. Ultimately, when it comes to dancing, it’s all about the rhythm...right? Scott Webster is ‘slappin da bass, mon!’... ok...well, he picks his bass...but it’s still super cool. Last (and definitely not least), drivin’ this whole thing is Scott B. Clark. A great drummer who is the glue that binds it all together. The bottom line? Skewed View is overflowing with talent - we have energy coming out our ears. Grab some friends and come on out to experience it for yourself!!. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795 Rhino: 15-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville,

. Rhino is a five member, high energy Twin Cities based band playing a wide variety of modern, alternative, 80’s and classic rock with twists of country and other surprises splashed in. The show is non-stop entertainment and fun, sure to make you stomp your feet, get up and dance, or sit back and enjoy.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp.

nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband. com/schedule. (952) 758-7795

An Evening of Elegance: 16-Nov, 7:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $25-$35. Celebrate the Arts with Paradise Center for the Arts and Dance the Night away. This formal attire, black tie optional not-to-be-missed event is a true Elegant Evening out with friends and loved ones. During the night, final bidding will take place on our Festival of Centerpieces Silent Auction.. www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/special-guest/.

Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographers’ Gallery: 22-Nov, 8:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Anderson Theatre, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, $7-$9. Always innovative, unique and eclectic, the Choreographers’ Gallery features selected work by some of our most gifted student choreographers. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to see the work of these emerging student artists directed by Mellisa Rolnick..

Urban Myth: 22-Nov, 9:00 PM, Northstar, 503 N Broadway, Rochester, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. Cherrygun: 22-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, . Satisfy your craving for great live music with CherryGun! Each set is packed with non-stop rock, country, and dance pop hits that draw every partier to the dance floor. Professional and fun, Amy M and her boys start the party and get the job done. Don’t miss your next chance to see CherryGun.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp. Chris Brooks: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows. Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’

became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographers’ Gallery: 24-Nov, 2:00 PM, Gustavus Adolphus College - Anderson Theatre, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, $7-$9. Always innovative, unique and eclectic, the Choreographers’ Gallery features selected work by some of our most gifted student choreographers. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to see the work of these emerging student artists directed by Mellisa Rolnick.. www.gustavus.edu/calendar. Viva Noel: 29-Nov, 2:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $28-$36. Pushing the boundaries of imagination, Viva Noel â€“ A Holiday Cirque!Â Â features aerial performers, interactive jugglers, rapping carolers, high-energy dancing and soul-stirring vocalists. Showcasing the talents of acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, hand balancers and daredevils, the show is a surreal voyage into the imagination of a whimsical elf named Elfie who crash-lands inside the Mystic Showroom. After wandering about the room, our elf takes the audience on an exciting and surreal holiday journey.. www.mysticlake.com/vivanoelpress13. Marushka & The Four Seasons: 29Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, $22-$25. Marushka & The Four Seasons is a Russian fairy tale ballet in 2 acts with music by Alexander Glazunov. In this traditional Russian tale a young orphan girl and a young princess learn the meaning of kindness, honor, friendship and the true spirit of giving. Set against the dramatic passage of the 4 seasons, this lovely ballet appeals to all ages, leaving the audience encouraged and uplifted.. www.mayociviccenter. com/upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=18113&display=1. Viva Noel: 29-Nov, 7:30 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $28-$36. Pushing the boundaries of imagination, Viva Noel â€“ A Holiday Cirque!Â Â features aerial

performers, interactive jugglers, rapping carolers, high-energy dancing and soul-stirring vocalists. Showcasing the talents of acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, hand balancers and daredevils, the show is a surreal voyage into the imagination of a whimsical elf named Elfie who crash-lands inside the Mystic Showroom. After wandering about the room, our elf takes the audience on an exciting and surreal holiday journey.. www.mysticlake.com/vivanoelpress13. Urban Myth: 29-Nov, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordon, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule.

FILM Discover Eden Prairie: Engaging Communities Through Film: 24-Oct, 6:30 PM, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, Free. Independent Television Service (ITVS) provides community discussion around important social issues raised in films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS seriesIndependent Lens. Join us for a film screening and discussion with local guest speakers. Walk away educated and empowered with resources and action steps. Visit communitycinema.org/films to find a full list of films. Thursday, Sept. 26 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the City of Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie Community Education.. www.edenprairie.org/ index. aspx?page=17&recordid=1839. 952-847-5375 Movies for Kids: 30-Oct, 10:30 AM, Pleasant Hill Library-Dakota County Library, 1490 South Frontage Rd., Hastings, . Enjoy fun children’s books in movie format. Ages: 2-6.. host6. evanced.info/melsa/dakota/eventsignup. asp?ID=19182&rts=&disptype=info&ret

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Nightlife Dom Irrera: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it! Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn’t let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.. www. houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=310. Shoot Lucy: 18-Oct, 8:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, . Shoot Lucy (originally named Sinister Pig) was an idea conceived in a basement in St. Paul, Mn (as well as in a number of bars over many beers) back in 1996. After screwing around with instruments in the three-chord garage band Vicious Innuendo, Dave Berntson, Jeff Fox and Chris Berg decided to form a band that might actually play in public. (Courtesy of https://www.facebook. com/ShootLucy/info). 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UhU_PT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Urban Myth: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Arizona’s, 1244 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed

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Optimum Trajectory Jazz Quintet / The Contented Cow / Northfield / 10.19 everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. Jerry Rodes in Concert: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Although Jerry Rodes’ history dates back to the late 80’s... It wasn’t until 11/07/09 that the path to Rock ‘n Roll history was finally illuminated for the band. Through the years Jerry Rodes has seen members come and go, but Rodes and Johnny continue to create music together. Their new self-titled album has a classic 80’s tone but was influenced by artists from multiple genres like: Van Halen, Tesla, Brad Paisley, Fun., Taylor Swift and more. Whether it be jingles for Aaron Gleeman’s ‘Gleeman and The Geek’ on KFAN or 80’s power-synth songs, the two have created something that won’t ever die. Their career has been driven by two phrases: ‘Go big or go home!’ and ‘Be excellent to each other!’ Jerry is quoted as saying, ‘It reminds us to keep our head in the clouds and our feet on the ground.’. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795 Craig Wasner and Marren Brogger: 18-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Together, their style is a blend of folk and country with a smattering of blue and funk -- resulting in a live performance. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=203%3Acraigand-maren-wasner&option=com_ eventlist&Itemid=6. Dom Irrera: 18-Oct, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it! Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn’t let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.. www. houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=310. The New Standards: 19-Oct, 7:00 PM, Sheldon Theatre, 443 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, $15.50-$24.50. A ‘minimalist odd trio’ vibraphone, stand-up bass and piano that play and sing their favorite (and, you will pleasantly discover, your favorite) songs in a style that can only be described as heavenly: shimmering,

Jackpot Junction Casino / Morton / 10.25-27 warm textures, nutty jazzy solos and evocative vocals all evincing a consistently surprising songbook that will make you smile.. www.sheldontheatre. org/events/TheNewStandards. 651388-8700 Dylan, Under the Covers: 19-Oct, 7:30 PM, Zumbrota State Theatre, 88 E 4th St., Zumbrota, $22-$25. Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks return to Zumbrota for another fabulous rockumentary concert, this time featuring one of Minnesota’s musical native sons Bob Dylan. Crossings brings ‘Dylan: Under the Covers,’ to the State Theatre.. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com/page0003. JustinPloofandThrowbacksDylan.html. 507-732-5210 Optimum Trajectory: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come catch Optimum Trajectory at The Contented Cow. We create innovative, exciting renditions of jazz standards and original music. Information courtesy of https://www.facebook. com/pages/Optimum-TrajectoryJazz/170767786268713?v=wall Image courtesy of http://www.optimum-trajectory-jazz.com/index.html. 1001solutionsllc.com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. Udhbv22z6Sr. 1.507.663.1351 Black Out in Concert: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Come on down and listen to Black Out play a little Match Box 20.....Rock On!!! From just north of Minneapolis, a musical force known as BLACKOUT is gaining momentum and about to take the Twin Cities by storm! BLACKOUT members are instantly recognizable by the dueling guitar riffs of Tony Zoff and Jeremy Newton, jumping bass lines of Russ Peterson, the incredible strong drumming of Donny March and the strong, authentic vocal style of Brent Hockert. BLACKOUT’S sound resembles a collection of Stone Temple Pilots and Ozzy Osbourne, with a little Black Crowes added for flavor and just a pinch of Prince. The result is a tasty style rock show that you’ll want to hear again and again. We pride ourselves on learning several songs a month always staying current but not afraid to go back and play our favorites from the past.. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795 Andra Suchy & Andrew Pierzina: 19-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Andra Suchy & Andrew Pierzina Live Music at The Tavern

Lounge. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=184%3Aandrasuchy&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=6. Dom Irrera: 19-Oct, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it! Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn’t let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.. www. houseofcomedy.net/comics_details. asp?ID=310.

B-I-N-G-O Night: 24-Oct, 9:00 PM, Green Mill-Eagan, 1940 Rahncliff Rd, Eagan, . Come out to B-I-N-G-O Night every Thursday to have fun and win great prizes!. www.greenmill.com/ eagan-mn. “Karaoke Thursday!

Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, Free. Join us at Neisen’s every Wednesday for Bar Bingo, with 2 progressive jackpots up to $1,100.00!. www.restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn. com/music---events.html. (952) 846-4513”Bingo Trivial Trivia: 23-Oct, 7:30 PM, Buffalo Wild Wings - Mall of America, 312 South Avenue - S312, Bloomington, . Test your knowledge every Wednesday night at 7:30pm!. loosegravel.biz/styled/index. html. “Country Music and a Little More Wednesdays

DJ Defiant Saturdays!: 19-Oct, 10:00 PM, Valley Tap House, 14889 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, Free. No Cover, no Dress code, no drama: that is the theme of the night. COme out and enjoy a noght of great entertainment with DJ defiant and dance the night away!!Great drink specials too!!. thevalleytaphouse. com/events.html. (952) 431-2337”Beat & Twilight with DJ Thomas Ryan

On Stage Karaoke with Paul Hanson: 23-Oct, 9:30 PM, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, Free. Every Wednesday night we will have On Stage Karaoke with DJ Paul Hanson right after Bingo - come down to Neisen’s and show us what you’ve got!. www.restaurantsportsbarbanquetmn.com/music---events.html. (952) 846-4513”Doggystyle Wednesdays

Karaoke Sundays!: 20-Oct, 9:00 PM, Bierstube, 109 W. 11th St., Hastings, Free. Come out and give us your best or cheer on the brave souls who entertain the crowds ever Sunday Night! Have some fun, bring some friends and enjoy a night out of the house!!. thebierstube. com/events/. (651) 437-8259”Sex Toy Bargo

Haunted Hallways: 24-Oct, 6:00 PM, Haunted Hallways, 2220 3rd Avenue Southeast, Rochester, $7 . If these halls could talk what they would tell! Choose from the Hall of Fun: Seperate Hall of fun not fright--for the little ghouls it is just right! Hall of Haunts: Beware the Scare! All ages..enter if you dare! or last the Hall of Horrors: Horrors that torment and terror! Watchyour back we may attack!! Choices for all ages and fun levels for sure!!. www.rpsfevents.org/ haunted.htm.

Texas Hold-em: 21-Oct, 7:00 PM, Main Street Bar and Grill, 814 Main Street, Hopkins, . Featuring Straight Flush Poker. Cash prizes with tournament opportunities!!. www.mainstreetbar.com/ specials.php?day=Monday. “Orange Goblin in Concert Free Games: 21-Oct, 8:00 PM, Rascal’s, 7721 147th Street West, Apple Valley, Free. All your favorites: Buck Hunter, Golden Tee Golf, Darts, and more!. rascalsapplevalley.com/specials-happyhour/. “Karaoke Texas Hold ‘em: 22-Oct, 7:00 PM, American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, Free. Come out to play Texas Hole’em every Tuesday at 7pm!. mnlegion435.org/site/eventscalendar. php?y=2013&m=10#listing1686. 612-866-3647”Bingo Bargo!: 22-Oct, 8:00 PM, Valley Tap House, 14889 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, Free+. Come on out for a night of Bargo and bring your friends! Great drink specials too!. thevalleytaphouse. com/events.html. (952) 431-2337”The Greatest Jam on Earth Bar Bingo: 23-Oct, 7:00 PM, Neisen’s

Katy Vernon Trio With Michael Ray & the Nasty Notes inConcert: 24-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $6 . Katy Vernon is a Minneapolis / St. Paul based singer songwriter. She grew up in London, England and has been writing and singing as long as she can remember. She moved to the US after meeting her future American husband on a train from Amsterdam to Berlin. as lead singer for the group ‘The Camdens’, Katy played all over the Twin Cities. she was also nominated for a Minnesota Music Award for her song ‘Invitation’ which was competing for song of the year. During a break to raise two wonderful girls she continued to sing with a fun 50 s/60 s band ‘Fab Tab and the Teds’.. www.three-eighteen.com/music.htm. 952-401-7902 Deal or No Deal: 24-Oct, 8:00 PM, Main Street Bar and Grill, 814 Main Street, Hopkins, . Play Deal or No Deal for a chance to win up to $300.00!. www.mainstreetbar.com/specials. php?day=Tuesday. “Tommy Thompson

The Icarus Account: 25-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, $10 . ‘I don’t even remember how old we were or what bands were playing’ says Ty Turner of The Icarus Account as he begins to tell the story of the twins’ first concert experience. ‘Our dad was from Georgia and he loved country music,’ chimes in Trey, adding ‘so he and our mom took us to a country music concert when we were six years old.’ The boys didn’t know anything about music at the time - they didn’t know if they liked country or pop; they didn’t even know the artists or the songs; they just knew the feelings carried through the music. Midway through that McBride and the Ride show came the moment that marked the beginning of a lifelong dream. (Courtesy of http:// theicarusaccount.com/web/about.html). www.reverbnation.com/show/11468045. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in

Slamabama: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, . From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. On the verge of breaking out, these 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Sugarland and Van Halen. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with stage energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/smokin’ lead guitar player. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got ‘that SLAMABAMA sound’. They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on-stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next without wasting time. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites and be blown away by how much you love the original music from their 2 successful album releases. Often immitated, but never duplicated... a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.. www.slamabama. com/schedule.cfm?startrow=769. 507-697-8000”Terry Dubois Gypsy Mania in Concert: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Gypsy swing ‘hot club’ jazz played by four of the Twin Cities ‘most jammin’ hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the USA and Europe. The music of Gypsy Mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of Gypsy swing artists, Django Reinhart and Stephanne Grappelli.. www.three-eighteen.com/ music.htm. 952-401-7902 Community Halloween Party: 25-Oct, 8:00 PM, Hastings High School, 200 General Sieben Drive, Hastings, Donation. This is a family-friendly event.Â Please wear your best costume!Â Â Food, games, prizes and candy for all.Â

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(Recommended for ages 12 and under.) Â Brought to you by Hastings Youth First, Hastings Parks & Recreation and Hastings Community Education.. business.hastingsmn.org/Events/details/ community-halloween-party-113949. 651-480-7470 Urban Myth: 25-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Lookout, 8672 Pineview Ln N., Maple Grove, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. Lonesome Dan Kase: 25-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Lonesome Dan’s live performances showcase both his unique finger-picking style and dynamic vocals as well as his depth of knowledge of the history of the blues.. tavernofnorthfield. com/index.php?view=details&id=92 %3ALonesome+Dan+Kase&option=c om_eventlist&Itemid=6. Comedian Don Reese: 25-Oct, 10:00 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is

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From 67 also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. “Comedian Chad Daniels Spooky Music 2: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, $15$25. Building on the success of their 2010 Halloween season appearance at the BPAC, the Minnesota Symphonic Winds returns iwth an updated version guaranteed to thrill and chill. Stirring music from the well-known classic Carmina Burana by Carl Orff will open the concert. After intermission, the band will share lighter fare drawn from the likes of the Lord of the Rings, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Harry Potter. Roudning out the show will be Eric Whitacres highly entertaining Godzilla EAts Las Vegas. Following the concert, enjoy live Big Band music and dancing in the BPAC upper lobby. This fund raising concert is hosted by the Friends of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.. www.burnsvillepac.com/events.html. See The Rise: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Garage, 75 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, . See the Rise built from the ground up starting in autumn of 2011. See the Rise made their debut show in early 2012 opening for Jamie’s elsewhere, shortly after the release the ‘Out of the

Ordinary’ EP. This EP allowed them to open up for rising national acts such as Eyes Set to Kill, My Ticket Home, These Hearts, Phinehas, To Speak of Wolves, Write This Down, The Suit and Behold! The City. With a foundation of the Midwest music scene built, See the Rise took a turn to the next level. This season of the band brought a new passion, inspiration and desire to deliver more than just an ordinary EP. See the Rise set out to Record ‘The Theft’ which is due to be released April 5th!. www.reverbnation. com/show/11349948. The Tinkers: 26-Oct, 7:00 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Come down to The Contented Cow to see a live show by The Tinkers!. 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UjUqDT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351 Kevin Kling & Simone Perrin Live: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, $20-$22. Storytelling and songs with plenty of laughter. A very entertaining night to be had by all. You can’t miss this wonderful atmosphere and unique entertainment.. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ page0003_Concerts_and_Events_ Schedule.html. (507) 732-7616 Comedian Don Reese: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second Street SW, Rochester, $14 . Looking like the illegitimate son of Uncle Fester and G. Gordon Liddy, Don Reese combines what the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER calls ‘friendly ghoulishness’ mixed with ‘sparks-flying timing’ to create comedy that is uniquely and utterly his. Don’s hilariously bizarre outlook takes him from Batman to the Amish, bikers to bus rides - all the while hanging on the fine line between reality and the Twilight

Zone. Don’s also been featured on Showtime, A&E, MTV, VH-1 and more! After 17 years entertaining radio listeners, John Russell decided (with the help of a merger and corporate downsizing) that he should bring his personality to the masses via stand up comedy. Relatively quickly, John was named one of the ‘Best in the Midwest’ at the Iowa Comedy Festival and a finalist in the ICF Comedy contest. He has also been a dinner theatre actor, front man for a rock band (not the game), and is also an award winning voice over artist. Stuff that happens to John ends up in his act, and you’ll be glad most of it didn’t happen to you. Some of his old radio characters and impersonations slip into the act as well, to the surprise and delight of the audience. He also runs the popular internet comedy radio station ‘Chuckle Check’, and continues to provide character driven bits to radio stations across the country.. www. gooniescomedy.com/shows.shtml. Jeff Arundel CD Release Party: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, 318, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, $10 . Jeff Arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70’s vibe. Jeff has been called the ‘cities 97 favorite’ by Tom Surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous ‘Cities Samplers,’ and two of his five cd’s of original music have won awards (Minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff’s favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the Boston Globe, who called him ‘canny’ and ‘a cross between james taylor and townes

van zandt.’ his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet Mountain Dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs.. www.three-eighteen.com/ music.htm. 952-401-7902

Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St., Northfield, . Rich Prenier is one-half of the popular duo, The Tumeni Brothers, covering a wide and eclectic range of music from artists like Matchbox 20, Eric Clapton, Incubus, The Beatles, Alice Cooper and yes, even Lady Gaga.. tavernofnorthfield.com/index. php?view=details&id=147%3Arichpriener&option=com_ eventlist&Itemid=6.

Suzy Bogguss and The Steel Drivers in Concert: 26-Oct, 8:00 PM, Hopkins Center For The Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, $34 . Grammy and Country Music Association award winner, singer/ songwriter Bogguss, is paired with The SteelDrivers who blend bluegrass, country, blues and soul into their contemporary sound.. www.hopkinsartscenter.com/events/event/suzy-bogguss-andthe-steeldrivers/. (952) 9791100

Marty Anderson & The Goods: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, The Contented Cow, 302B Division Street South, Northfield, Free. Martin Anderson started the GOODS in 2003 with his son Michael and his cousin Marty from Minneapolis. They were a 3 guitar group that first hit the scene at a hip Northfield, Minnesota pet store(AquaticPets) and have never looked back! Martin still enjoys playing there on special occasions like Northfield’s famed annual Winter Walk. Thank you Steve and Liz, store owners, for giving Martin his first opportunity and their continuing support of his musical journey. (Courtesy of http:// www.martinandersonandthegoods. com/About-Us.html). 1001solutionsllc. com/the-contented-cow/calendar/#. UjUqDT_he1K. 1.507.663.1351

Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’ became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651

Chris Brooks: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, Buster’s Bar, 1325 Madison Ave, Mankato, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows. (507) 389-8999 The Tracey Blake Project in Concert: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . They have stepped it up another notch and are going full speed ahead with the best in rock, covering artists like Finger Eleven, Weezer, Puddle of Mudd & Lenny Kravitz.. But also added the Dance hits that fans LOVE to hear like Maroon 5, Pink and Prince! They will keep your crowd partying all night and people will say ‘This band is CRAZY good !’. www. paulys-pub.com/Calander_Of_Events. html. (952) 758-7795 Rich Priener: 26-Oct, 9:00 PM, The

Pre-Halloween Party: 26-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Hosted by BIG D from KDWB. Join Us Saturday Night for Babes Pre-Halloween Party. Scare the night away with great drinks and costume contest for Best and sexiest costumes!. www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp. Slamabama: 27-Oct, 6:00 PM, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, . From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. On the verge of breaking out, these 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Sugarland and Van Halen. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with stage energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/smokin’ lead guitar player. Add in a 3rd vocalist

to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got ‘that SLAMABAMA sound’. They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on-stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next without wasting time. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites and be blown away by how much you love the original music from their 2 successful album releases. Often immitated, but never duplicated... a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.. www.slamabama. com/schedule.cfm?startrow=769. 507-697-8000 Ben Roy: 30-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. Ben Roy: 31-Oct, 7:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. “Best Kept Secret

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Pop Rocks / Grampa Al’s / Faribault / 11.23 Halloween Night Party: 31-Oct, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Join Us Saturday Night for Babes Halloween Party. Scare the Night away with great drinks and Costume Contest for Best and Sexiest Costumes!. www.babesmusicbar.com/ Events.asp. Greg Boerner: 1-Nov, 7:30 PM, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd Street SW, Rochester, . Singer Songwriter from Illinois - Playing acoustic folk, country and bluegrass.. restaurant.canadianhonker. com/live-music/. 507-282-6572”Jason Roberts Smokescreen: 1-Nov, 9:30 PM, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave. S., Lakeville, Free. Smokescreen is an exciting rock variety band that has been entertaining audiences around the upper midwest for over 20 year’s. They have and continue to headline many fair’s, festival’s and city celebration’s.. www. babesmusicbar.com/Events.asp. Ben Roy: 1-Nov, 9:45 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. Ben Roy: 2-Nov, 7:00 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and

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The Tracey Blake Project / Pauly’s / New Prague / 10.26 high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. “Mecca 2 The Coxmen in Concert: 2-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Come out and check out the great entertainment of the Coxmen! Dance, party and enjoy the amazing music!. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Ben Roy: 2-Nov, 9:30 PM, House of Comedy, 408 East Broadway, Level 4 East, Bloomington, $13 . Ben Roy is one of the fastest up-and-coming comics that the Denver scene has to offer. A native of Maine and now living in Colorado, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor.. www.houseofcomedy.net/comics_details.asp?ID=202. Twin Cities Artful Book Club: 5-Nov, 6:30 PM, Hopkins Center For The Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Free+. Making art can be an exhilarating but oftentimes isolating experience. That’s why Twin Cities painter, Pam Luer, approached the Hopkins Center for the Arts with her idea for the Artful Book Club. The club is open to anyone at no charge who is interested in discussing stories relevant to the lives of artists in a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere.. www. hopkinsartscenter.com/events/event/ twin-cities-artful-book-club-2/. (952) 9791100 First Tuesdays with Dean Magraw and Davu Seru: 5-Nov, 7:00 PM, Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar, 308 Prince Street, St. Paul, Free. The Black Dog is pleased to announce a new monthly series...a duo with Dean Magraw, guitar and Davu Seru, percussion; the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm-9:00pm. ‘Expect

intimate and adventurous music as guitar maestro Dean Magraw and avant jazz drummerDavu Seru kick off a new monthly series in St. Paul’s Lowertown called ‘First Tuesdays at the Dog.’ Magraw’s liable to play anything from Coltrane to Irish jigs, but improvisation should be the main bill of fare, since Seru is known for his work with such intrepid artists as Milo Fine and George Cartwright.’ Tom Surowicz, StarTrib 7/29/11. ‘If the date is less than 8, on a Tuesday night, from 7-9, do it at the Dog with Davu & Dino ‘ featuring the uber musical creative stylings of percussionist Davu Seru w/Dean on guitar and (probably) electric sitar. blackdogstpaul. com/events/news-235.shtml. Wine, Women & Comedy: 9-Nov, 8:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, $17-$22. Ladies night out is back, so get your girlfriends together for an evening of sophistication, laughter and relaxation as a tasteful experience through the vineyard and night of hilarity is in store for you. Jason Schommer’s unique comedy style ranges from observational humor based on his life and family, to recounting hysterical encounters with infamous celebrities and hilarious commentary of pop culture. ‘Jason Schommer is someone who will make you laugh and make you hungry for more!’ said Louie Anderson.. www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. Scarlett County in Concert: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . No mopey country here! This band rocks your socks off. From the high energy vocalists, to the shredding yet tasteful guitar licks to the kick-ass rhythm section, this band brings the heat. I couldn’t decide who I was more impressed with. The singers just deliver

song after song of listen-able tunes. The guitarist gives you country, but his incredible arrangements move into the realm of the coolest Jimi Hendricksesq chord substitutions and then back again were stunning. The solid rhythm section kept people dancing nonstop for 90 minutes is a power house of driving rhythm combining the very best of country sensibility and hard rock. Really a great dance band.. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795

the rhythm...right? Scott Webster is ‘slappin da bass, mon!’...ok...well, he picks his bass...but it’s still super cool. Last (and definitely not least), drivin’ this whole thing is Scott B. Clark. A great drummer who is the glue that binds it all together. The bottom line? Skewed View is overflowing with talent - we have energy coming out our ears. Grab some friends and come on out to experience it for yourself!!. www.paulys-pub. com/Calander_Of_Events.html. (952) 758-7795

Urban Myth Band: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, Katie O’Leary’s, 117 2nd Ave NE, Waseca, Free. Urban Myth Band live in concert!. www.urbanmythband.com/schedule.

Nick Fox in Concert: 9-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Come out and enjoy a great night of music. Dance, party and enjoy the night with your friends!!. www.thebustednut.com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887”Karaoke Skewed View in Concert: 15-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . Great group of guys & one super cool chic. Simply put, Great Chemistry plus Great Talent equals Great Show. Vocally, Becky Sosso & Dale Luginbill have been singing together for over 20-years. Great vocal tones that were made to blend together or stand alone. Steve Ibe has many years experience playing coupled with a great ear and solid guitar licks...plus his amp has really cool lights. Definately a must-see. Richard Harder (yes, that’s his real name) has eons of experience under his belt, and it truely shows. The dude can straight out tear it up. Dare I say shread?! If you ask nicely, he might even unleash some Eddie. Ultimately, when it comes to dancing, it’s all about

Urban Myth: 16-Nov, 9:00 PM, Pauly’s, 114 West Main St, New Prague, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation..

www.urbanmythband.com/schedule. (952) 758-7795 Festival of Centerpieces: 16-Nov, 10:00 PM, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave., Faribault, Free. Paradise Center for the Arts present the 2013 Festival of Centerpieces. One of a kind, handmade Centerpieces will be auctioned off. Bidding will start opening night, Thursday, November 8th from 5pm â€“ 8pm. The silent Auction will close Saturday November 16th at 10pm during our Evening of Elegance.. www. paradisecenterforthearts.org/specialguest/. Urban Myth: 22-Nov, 9:00 PM, Northstar, 503 N Broadway, Rochester, . ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ is a cultural hot dish of musicians and vocalists in which their song list reflects as well. Everything from current to classic, funk to rock, R&B to oldies, originals to an occasional instrumental to show off the bands chops ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ delivers! The band has performed everywhere from street dances to nightclubs, weddings to corporate events and through out their careers have played all over the United States and even over seas. ‘The URBAN MYTH BAND’ brings a professional show to audiences whether it’s a nightclub or a special event with a relaxed, yet fun style of presentation.. www.urbanmythband. com/schedule. Pop Rocks: 23-Nov, 8:00 PM, Grandpa Al’s, 28 3rd Street NW, Faribault, Free. Pop Rocks live music playing your favorite rock tunes!. www.poprocksrocks. com/shows.html. Chris Brooks: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, Club 57, 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca, . Chris Brooks & The Silver City Boys are a premier Minnesota-based Country Rock

band. This dynamic, high-energy 5-piece with great harmonies mixes Texas and ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Current Radio Hits and their spin on the Classics to keep the dance floor packed.. www. chrisbrooksband.com/shows. Mark Cameron Band in Concert: 23-Nov, 9:00 PM, The Busted Nut, 118 2nd Street East, Hastings, Free+. Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. He began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, Mark’s focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of his material stretches the Blues genre beyond the standard comfort zone with a focus on ‘foot stompin, butt shakin’ music that resonates with a live audience. After five studio releases in the 1980’s and 90’s, Mark turned his focus to the Blues. In 2009, the song ‘Boxcar Blues,’ from ‘Life of Illusion’ became an instant classic and packs the dance floor at live performances every time. In 2011, Mark released the ambitious project, ‘Built to Bust,’ featuring the hipster-swing classic ‘Do Lovin Right’ and the Chicago-Blues romp ‘Tough All Over.’ Mark’s newest release, ‘One Way Ride To The Blues,’ is slated for release this spring. The Mark Cameron Band is consistently a top finisher in Blues competitions over the past several years.. www.thebustednut. com/Calendar.html. (651) 438-6887 Urban Myth: 29-Nov, 9:00 PM, OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Dr,

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structure and skating exhibitions. Everyone who wears a costume receives a special treat! Saturday, Oct. 26 3 5 p.m. Community Center 16700 Valley View Road $5 in advance $6 at the door Price is per child. Maximum of $20 per family, children under the age of 1 are admitted free. Parents and guardians free. Event appropriate for ages 1 10. Space is limited, preregister online at edenprairie.org/register using code 37151.. www.edenprairie.org/index. aspx?page=17&recordid=1825. 952-949-8470

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Outdoor Orchard Walk: 18-Oct, 1:00 PM, Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, . While your students are getting a break from school why not bring them out for a healthy snack they are sure to enjoy. After walking through CNC’s apple orchard, sampling different varieties of apples, we’ll make some fresh apple cider with an old-fashioned apple press. Participants will also get to pick a few apples to take home. CNC’s Apple Shack will be open for anyone wishing to purchase more apples or other products after the program.. carpenternaturecenter.org/programs/publicprograms/. 651-480-1958 Friday Dinner Cruise: 18-Oct, 7:00 PM, Afton Hudson Cruise Lines (Grand Duchess), 500 1st Street, Hudson, $10-$34.95. Enjoy our fabulous dinner buffet as you take a relaxing boat ride down the St. Croix River. This 2 1/2 hour cruise is sure to kickstart your weekend. A cash bar is available on board for the beverages of your choice. Let Afton*Hudson Cruise Lines provide you with a fabulous evening to rememeber.. stcroixrivercruises.com/calendar/ai1ec_event/ friday-dinner-cruise-11/?instance_id=461. 651-436-8883”Fright at the Farm WSU Warrior Waddle 2013: 19-Oct, 8:00 AM, Lake Park Lodge, South End Main Street, Winona, $15-$18. 6h Annual Warrior Waddle is a 5k walk/run to support the Winona State University Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Scholarships. Course is flat and fast on a paved path around East Lake Winona. A long-sleevedtechnical performance t-shirt, refreshments, and a chance to win door prizes to each registrant. 11 age categories with awards to top 3 finishers in each category. Chip Timing provided by Anderson Racing Management.. beta.active.com/winona-mn/running/races/wsuwarrior-waddle-2013. October Floral Design Workshop: 19-Oct, 2:00 PM, Bachman’s Floral, Gift and Garden Center, 770 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, $40 . (Ticket expense covers all of the materials used for your floral creation.) Create a rustic, earthy fall centerpiece with an organic feel. Starting with a round grapevine peekaboo basket, you’ll add pumpkins, gourds and fresh fall blooms with options for finishing it all off with a Halloween look. Part of a series of floral design workshops, classes are taught by award-winning Bachman’s floral designer Diane Enge. Thursday, October 17, 6 8 p.m and Saturday, October 19, 2 4 p.m.. www.bachmans.com/Seminars-and-Events/store-locator. html?cnb=SeminarsAndEvents&. 952-941-7700 Zombies by Color Dash: 19-Oct, 4:00 PM, Morehouse Park, 350 School Street, Owatonna, $40 . Zombies by The Color Dash is a nontimed fun run. This is a 6k run. There will be obstacles and Mud and an Apocalypse Road. Zombies will be moving about. Some can Walk, some can fast walk and some can even run!! Rather than the typical Flags we are using colorful paint for the Zombies to Tag you with. Get tagged three times and you’re dead. There

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will be Weapons (Squirt guns) Throughout the course to help freeze the Zombies so you can get passed, but you have to find them. There will also be Prizes (Some Cash prizes) If you can find them and can avoid getting tagged by the un-dead. Zombies - We will have refs keeping score of how many of the living you tag - there will be prizes for the most tags.. www. colordashzombies.com/owatonna-minnesota. html. Halloween Haunt: 19-Oct, 6:00 PM, Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, $30.99+. Darkness falls. Evil rises. Each weekend night, Valleyfair transforms into a horror-filled nightmare. From mazes with terrifying creatures around every corner to thrill rides that’ll haunt your dreams, it’s everything you fear and can’t wait to experience. Not for anyone under 13.. www.valleyfair. com/haunt. “Oktoberfest Beer Cruise Saw-Whet Owl Banding: 19-Oct, 8:00 PM, Carver Park Reserve (Lowry Nature Center), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, $5-$6. Join Master Bird Banders researching sawwhet owl populations in Carver Park Reserve. Begin at Lowry Nature Center with an introduction to raptor banding. Learn about Minnesota’s owls and their adaptations, then drive to the banding site within the park. Observe banders in the process of safely trapping and banding, and get an amazing opportunity to see these birds up close. Program is weather-dependent. Reservations are required. Public Program - $5.00 (required). Wonder Fund Donation $1.00 (optional) - Creates opportunities for school groups and youth with financial need to experience the parks. Restricted to participants age 10 and older.. www.threeriversparks. org/events/S/saw-whet-owl-banding.aspx. 763-694-7650 Pikes Peak Road Runners Fall Series: 20-Oct, 10:30 AM, Bear Creek Park, 1237 Marion Road Southeast, Rochester, $9-$70. The Fall Series is a series of four races in four different city and county parks. The courses are run on trails that range from well-maintained to very rocky with exposed tree roots. And if there is water in the park, you will get wet. This is a progressive series, meaning each run is longer than the previous one. The series scoring is based on cumulative time of all 4 races. If you run all four races, you will receive a special award and will be eligible for age group and overall awards. If you run one, two or three races, you will get a specially designed t-shirt.. www.pprrun. org/event Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs - Nature’s Paintbrush: 21-Oct, 1:00 PM, Carver Park Reserve (Lowry Nature Center), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, $10-$11. Drop off your preschooler to discover nature in the fall. They will explore the natural world through hands-on learning, stories, songs, art, live animals, and puppet shows. Reservations are required. Public Program - $10.00 (required). Wonder Fund Donation - $1.00 (optional) - Creates opportunities for school groups and youth with financial need to experience the parks. Restricted to participants age 4-5.. www.threeriversparks. org/events/P/preschool-drop-off--kits---cubs--nature-s-paintbrush.aspx. 763-694-7650 Halloween Fun Run & Walk: 26-Oct, 9:30 AM, St. Peter Community Center, 600 South 5th Street, St. Peter, $18-$30. Check in will be from 8:00 to 9:00 am at the Community Center Gymnasium. Awards for Top Male and Female finishers, awards for age divisions. Costume awards - over 1,400 costumes to be viewed. Over 1,400 participants running/walking the 5K in beautiful St. Peter. Lil Monster Dash for ages 3-10. Over $10,000 in prizes and giveaways including door prizes. Great family event for all ages!. www.stpeterfunrun.com/. Spooky Saturday: 26-Oct, 3:00 PM, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Free-$20. Join us and enjoy trick-or-treating, arts and craft activities, music and games, climbing on the indoor play

Lungstrong 5K Run/Walk: 27-Oct, 10:00 AM, Skoglund Center St Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, $5 . The Lungstrong 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by the St. Olaf Cancer Connection in order to fundraise for and raise awareness about Lung Cancer. The run/walk will take place on the St. Olaf cross country course and is open to anyone, of any ability! In the Halloween spirit, we encourage participants to dress in costumes. Prizes will go to best costume & first place finisher!. stolaf.edu/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=Details&id=20888. 507-786-2222 2013 Annual Southern Minnesota Coin, Stamp and Currency Show: 27-Oct, All Day, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, Free. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Coin Club. Dealers specializing in selling, buying or trading coins, currency and stamps. (Courtesy of http://rochestervisitor.com/events/2013annual-spring-southern-minnesota-coinstamp--currency-show/). www.mayociviccenter.com/upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=14551&display=1. History of Milling in Rice County: 29-Oct, 7:00 PM, Rice County Historical Society, 1814 - 2nd Street NW, Faribault, $0-$2. Take a trip and never leave your seat during this tour of the flour mills that made Rice County and the Cannon Valley famous. View an on-screen presentation to learn about the pioneers, their innovations and the companies they started along the Cannon River at Morristown, Faribault, Dundas and Northfield. $2.00 non-members, FREE for members. www.rchistory.org. Halloween on the Mall: 31-Oct, 5:30 PM, Barnes and Noble Eden Prairie, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive #3000, Eden Prairie, Free. Bring the kids in costume to the mall for a night of safe trick-or-treating! Enjoy: Trick or Treating at each of the mall merchantsMeet Eden Prairie Police officers and Firefighters. www.edenprairie. org/index.aspx?page=17&recordid=1827. 952-944-5683 Bird Feeding Basics and Birdwatching: 1-Nov, 9:00 AM, Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, Free. Encourage more birds to come into your backyard by learning which birds are attracted to the different types of feeders and bird seed. We’ll see songbirds up close that are being banded and then we’ll head outside to check out the birds at CNC’s bird feeding station and take a hike through various habitats to do some birdwatching.. carpenternaturecenter.org/programs/ public-programs/. 651-480-1958 Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House: 2-Nov, 9:00 AM, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Free. Enjoy free family-friendly activities such as hiking, hands-on interaction with live animals, craft projects and more! First Saturday of each month and second Friday of each month. Visit edenprairie.org/outdoorcenter to find out more about the Outdoor Center.. www.edenprairie. org/index.aspx?page=17&recordid=1538. 952-949-8470 Zoo Crew Jr.: 2-Nov, 9:00 AM, Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $100-$200. Come and learn about the animals and all the care that goes into keeping them happy and healthy during this popular class designed especially for 4th-7th grades. Each month we cover a different area at the Zoo with hands-on activities, a behind the scene tour and close up encounter of an animal. Class meets from 9am-Noon. Our fall session will cover northern trail, farm and aquariums. Our spring session will cover tropics, marine mammals and Minnesota animals.. www.mnzoo.org/education/education_kidsFamilies_zooCrewJr.asp. 952-431-9200 Sea Otter Encounters: 8-Nov, 1:00 PM, Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $150 Join a sea otter trainer and get a little closer while feeding one of our sea otters behind the scenes of our award winning Russiaâ€™s Grizzly Coast exhibit.. www.mnzoo.org/education/ education_kidsFamilies_SeaOtterEncounters. asp. 952-431-9200”Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House Archery Deer Hunt: 15-Nov, All Day, River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, . This fall, River Bend Nature Center will be holding an archery deer hunt. The dates of the hunt are November 15th-19th. The interpretive center

and the grounds will be CLOSED to the public. Please see the PDF documents linked below that explain how the deer hunt will be conducted and why we have deer hunts at River Bend. Questions about the deer hunt may be directed to Garrett Genereux by email at genereux@ rbnc.org. Management Hunt Requirements and Regulations. www.rbnc.org. Archery Deer Hunt: 16-Nov, All Day, River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, . This fall, River Bend Nature Center will be holding an archery deer hunt. The dates of the hunt are November 15th-19th. The interpretive center and the grounds will be CLOSED to the public. Please see the PDF documents linked below that explain how the deer hunt will be conducted and why we have deer hunts at River Bend. Questions about the deer hunt may be directed to Garrett Genereux by email at genereux@rbnc.org. Management Hunt Requirements and Regulations. www.rbnc.org. “Turkey Bingo Event Kiwanis Holiday Lights: 29-Nov, 5:00 PM, Sibley Park, 900 Mound Ave., Mankato, Free. Opening Day Ceremonies and Parade Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Drive or walk through Sibley Park to see animated lights, choreographed lights, and Santa with live reindeer. A tribute to the troops and non-profit decorated trees are also displayed. Sun-Thur 5 - 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 5 -10 p.m.. www.kiwanisholidaylights.com.

Theater Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Show: 18-Oct, 10:00 AM, Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Main Street, Hopkins, $15 . Lilly is a youngster who looks at things very simply. She loves everything! Her friends Chester and Wilson share her excitement and wonder at discovering the world around them. In Kevin Kling’s wonderful adaptation of the Kevin Henkes book, we get to share the friends’ adventures and learn about the mysterious black holes in Swiss cheese as taught by favorite teacher Mr. Slinger.. stagestheatre.org/upcomingshows/02/26/2013/lillys-purple-plasticpurse. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15$30. Join this thrilling adventure of the greatest detective of all time! Sherlock Holmes and Watson face off against arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty, in this story inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.. www.commonwealtheatre. org/sherlock.html. 507-467-2905”The Church Basement Ladies COWGIRLS: 18-Oct, 7:30 PM, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood, $20-$24. COWGIRLS is a joyous musical comedy that focuses on a trio of classically trained female musicians that is mistakenly booked to play Hiram Hall, a country western concert bar in Kansas. The owner of the club, Jo Carlson, must raise enough money during the weekend to pay off debtors or the hall will be closed. Though mostly unfamiliar with country music, the trio convinces Jo and her employees, Mickey and Mo, to allow them the chance to transform themselves into legitimate cowgirl performers in time for the first performance.. oldlog. com/home-3/cowgirls/. “Fool for Love The Memory of Water: 20-Oct, 1:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A beautifully moving and often hilarious tale of family, love, and loss featuring the women of the Commonweal. Three sisters return to their childhood home to celebrate their mother’s life, all the while searching for the secret to a happy future buried within the memories of their past.. www. commonwealtheatre.org/memory_water. html. 507-467-2905”The Church Basement Ladies Les Misarables: 20-Oct, 2:00 PM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $25-$35. Epic, grand and uplifting, it is the powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Mis rables a popular masterpiece. In a tale of passion and destruction in 19th century France, Jean Valjean, wrongly imprisoned for 19 years, is released. Finding nothing but mistrust and mistreatment, he breaks parole hoping to begin a new life; instead he begins a life-long struggle for redemption. When his past is exposed, he is forced to abandon

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SPANK! The 50 Shades Parody Mayo Civic Center, Rochester - Sunday, November 10

“A sexy, hysterical, rip-roaring good time!” -Toronto Stage “The audience went wild..Spank! is raucously hilarious, perfect girl’s night out.” -BroadwayWorld.com “Wildly entertaining.” -Examiner National Theatre Review “A hilarious satire of practically every trope in popular culture.” -Chicago Public Radio “Laugh out loud funny.” -Chicago Reader Whether you have read the titular parodied novel or not, this play will be a great time for anyone looking for an escape from....well.... the bonds of life (Sorry, couldn’t resist that one.) – – Jacob Hendrickson

everything and run. Nine years later, with revolution tearing Paris apart, all involved must question what they’re willing to sacrifice in pursuit of love and justice. Performance runs at 7:30 pm on October 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 & November 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. Performance runs at 2:00 pm on October 20, 27 & November 3, 10. 16. Admission prices are as follows: Adult - $35, Senior - $32, 25 & Under - $28 ($3 off Wednesday performance). All shows, dates, times, directors, performers, and prices are subject to change.. www. btacmn.org/2perform/at_theaters/ schneider/miserables.html. “Fool for Love Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 25-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers.com/. Children’s Theatre Workshop & Play: 26-Oct, 10:00 AM, Red Rock Center, 222 East Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont, Free. Children’s Theatre

Workshop and Play.. www. redrockcenter.org. 507-235-9262 Don’t Fear Shakespeare!: 26-Oct, 10:00 AM, Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, $35-$40. Classical work can be daunting and difficult. This supportive workshop, geared toward actors with limited experience working with the plays and text of William Shakespeare, will help you break down that barrier. With the help of professional actor Paul R. Coate, you’ll learn quick and easy ways to help you better understand the language of Shakespeare and develop the skills necessary to faithfully embody his dynamic characters. Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. www. btacmn.org/index.php?l=product_ detail&p=361. Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 26-Oct, 7:30 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers.com/. “The Rite of Spring and Zhangying

Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 27-Oct, 2:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers.com/. America’s Got Talent Live: 1-Nov, 8:00 PM, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, $25+. Don’t miss your chance to be dazzled live and inperson by the amazing and electrifying stars of NBC’s #1-rated hit TV show. For eight years running, ‘America’s Got Talent ‘ has entertained viewers with its own unique blend of incredible talent and one-of-a-kind performances, in a celebration of the American spirit. With a lineup led by the show’s brand-new Million Dollar Winner, the ‘America’s Got Talent Live ‘ stage show features many of the performers and fan favorites who won America’s hearts and received millions of votes from viewers across the country. Be there to experience all the energy and excitement of the blockbuster TV show, when ‘America’s Got Talent

Live ‘ bursts on stage at a theater near you!. agtlivetour.com/. Merely Players Presents: Little Shop of Horrors: 3-Nov, 2:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, $9-$16. In this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film, nerdy Seymour, a florist’s clerk, buys and nourishes a Venus fly trap-like plant, which he names for his beloved co-worker Audrey. The plant ultimately grows big enough to devour everything in its path. Every number is a show-stopper with songs with Motown and Blues influence like ‘Skid Row’, ‘Feed Me’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’!. www.merelyplayers.com/. Merely Players Auditions: It’s a Wonderful Life-Live Radio Play: 5-Nov, 6:00 PM, Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St., Mankato, Free. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.. www.merelyplayers.com/. Crumbs from the Table of Joy: 7-Nov, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $11-$16. Recently widowed Godfrey and his daughters Ernestine and Ermina move from Florida to Brooklyn for a

better life. Not knowing how to parent, Godfrey turns to religion, and especially to Father Divine, for answers. The girls absorb their new surroundings, but not necessarily religion. As the racial and social issues of the late 1950s escalate, personal issues between Godfrey and Lily, his sister-in-law, explode.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. Crumbs from the Table of Joy: 8-Nov, 7:30 PM, Ted Paul theatre of Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $11-$16. Recently widowed Godfrey and his daughters Ernestine and Ermina move from Florida to Brooklyn for a better life. Not knowing how to parent, Godfrey turns to religion, and especially to Father Divine, for answers. The girls absorb their new surroundings, but not necessarily religion. As the racial and social issues of the late 1950s escalate, personal issues between Godfrey and Lily, his sister-in-law, explode.. www.mnsu.edu/theatre/. “A Live Radio Play: Fall Play Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody: 10-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, $36.50 . It’s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED! SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life and will have your inner goddess laughing out loud. This new imagining of the characters comes to

life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, sexy striptease performances from the leading hunk, plus lots of surprises. Grab your girlfriends and don’t miss the most exciting show of the year!. www.mayociviccenter.com/ upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=18620&display=1. The Last Night of Ballyhoo: 15-Nov, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A charming romantic comedy about an Atlanta family during the 1939 holidays. Gone with the Wind premieres, rumors of war abound, but the real concern is who is taking whom to Ballyhoo the social event of the season! www.commonwealtheatre.org/ballyhoo.html. 507-467-2905 The Last Night of Ballyhoo: 15-Nov, 7:30 PM, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave N., Lanesboro, $15-$30. A charming romantic comedy about an Atlanta family during the 1939 holidays. Gone with the Wind premieres, rumors of war abound, but the real concern is who is taking whom to Ballyhoo the social event of the season!. www.commonwealtheatre.org/ballyhoo.html. 507-467-2905”White Christmas Betrayal: 21-Nov, 7:30 PM, Andeas Theatre of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, $8-$10. The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and

Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Her marriage to Robert, his best friend, is now breaking up and she needs someone to talk to. Thereafter, in a series of contiguous scenes, the play moves backward in time, from the end of the Emma-Jerry affair to its beginning.. www.mnsu.edu/ theatre/. “We Will Rock You Marushka & The Four Seasons: 29-Nov, 7:00 PM, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, $22-$25. Marushka & The Four Seasons is a Russian fairy tale ballet in 2 acts with music by Alexander Glazunov. In this traditional Russian tale a young orphan girl and a young princess learn the meaning of kindness, honor, friendship and the true spirit of giving. Set against the dramatic passage of the 4 seasons, this lovely ballet appeals to all ages, leaving the audience encouraged and uplifted.. www.mayociviccenter.com/ upcoming_events/eventdetails. aspx?eventid=18113&display=1.

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