MAY 9, 2008

Community

National Women's Build Week
May 4, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Rochester Area Lowe's, 4550 Maine Ave. SE, Rochester, MN
Sponsored by Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, featuring daily seminars on building skills and hands-on projects. All events are free and open to the public. (More details)

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Big Day on Campus
May 9, 2008
Riverland Community College East Building , 1600 Eighth Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Riverland’s Big Day On Campus provides high school and transfer students, along with their family and friends, a great opportunity to visit the Austin and Albert Lea campuses. Students can learn about college life, tour classrooms and talk with instructors. Parents are welcome. Call 433-0820 for more information. (More details)

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"What a Bunch of Characters"
May 9, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, 1600 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
The annual Spring Choral Concert features the College Choir and student ensembles Frequency (formerly the Briars) and Lucky 7 (a new instrumental ensemble.) Special alumni performers include Alice Holst, Brad Weber and Tricia Nichols. Performances will include music from the stage and screen – everything from grand opera to the “Flintstones.” Tickets are $5 adult, $3 student, free for Riverland students. (More details)

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Rummage Sale
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1884 22nd St. NW, Rochester, MN
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Saturday features bag sale and half off furniture and boutique. Benefits local and regional outreach efforts. (More details)

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Pine Island Area Home Services Fundraiser Dinner
May 9, 2008
American Legion , Pine Island,
Steak or fried fish. Cost $10 per person at the door. For information call 356-2999. (More details)

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Elks Bingo
May 9, 2008
Elks Lodge, Hillcrest Shopping Center, Rochester,
Every Tuesday and Friday. Proceeds support youth programs. (More details)

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USA Dance 15th Anniversary Dance
May 9, 2008
Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester,
Includes lessons, guest performers, refreshments and door prizes. For information call 843-4665 or 281-1034, or visit www.somnusadance.org. (More details)

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National Astronomy Week Public Outreach
May 9, 2008
Mayo High School, Door 6, Rochester, MN
Small groups will view the night sky in the recently updated planetarium. Club members will set up telescopes for outdoor viewing. (More details)

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The Legendary Ladies of Country
May 9, 2008
Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin, MN
Tickets are $14. (More details)

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Paramount Theatre presents: The Legendary Ladies of Country Music
May 9, 2008
Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin, MN
Celebrate Mothers Day with some of your favorite local celebraties portraying country greats like Dolly Parton, The Judds, Dixie Chicks, Loretta Lynn and more. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at the box office. (More details)

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Rummage Sale
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9, 9 a.m. to noon May 10. Proceeds go toward youth mission trip. (More details)

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Calvary Episcopal Church Rummage Sale
May 9, 2008
Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 3rd Ave. S.W., Rochester,
Proceeds benefit Youth Mission Trip. (More details)

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Minnesota Sesquicentennial celebration at Southgate
May 9, 2008
Southgate Elementary School cafeteria, 1601 19th Ave. S.W., Austin, MN
Southgate fourth-graders will host the event with games, food and Minnesota projects. The public is invited. (More details)

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Big Day on Campus
May 9, 2008
Riverland Community College east building, 1600 Eighth Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Propspective students can learn about college life, tour classrooms and talk with instructors. Parents are welcome. (More details)

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"What a Bunch of Characters" spring choral concert
May 9, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College east campus, 1600 Eighth Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
The annual Spring Choral Concert features the College Choir and student ensembles Frequency (formerly the Briars) and Lucky 7 (a new instrumental ensemble). Special alumni performers will include Alice Holst, Brad Weber and Tricia Nichols. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students; free for Riverland students. (More details)

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Sparkle 2008 fashion show fundraiser
May 9, 2008
Cornerstone Church, 1403 First Ave. S.W., Sterling Shopping Center, Austin, MN
Admission is $3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Girls and ladies of all ages are invited to attend. The show will feature toddlers to senior citizens. Entertainment, prize drawings and dessert also will be offered. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Michael Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center being built in southeast Austin. (More details)

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AHS Jazz Show
May 9, 2008
Christgau Hall, Austin High School, 301 Third St. N.W., Austin, MN

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Red Start Warbler Walk
May 9, 2008
Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. NE, Rochester , MN

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PAIIR - Last Child in the Woods
May 1, 2008 -May 22, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Learn how your child can benefit from nature. Based on Richard Louv’s book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Includes play time with your child, followed by a parent discussion. Thursday afternoons, 5/1-5/22, for children ages 3-5 years. Financial assistance available. (More details)

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PAIIR - Raising Readers - SEEDS of Early Literacy
Apr 30, 2008 -May 21, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Join us to find out how to encourage language in your home and learn to help your child become aware of letters and their sounds. Discover what you can do now to help your child’s future school success. Curriculum used is the SEEDS of Early Literacy program. Class meets Wednesday evenings starting 4/30 through 5/21, and is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Financial assistance is available. (More details)

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PAIIR - The Parenthood Club
Apr 18, 2008 -May 23, 2008
Christ Community Church, 4400 55th St NW, Rochester, MN
Have a child? You are already a member. Club "benefits" include activity time, parent discussion and time to connect with other parents. Spend time with your child while learning parenting skills and ideas. Class meets Friday mornings, 4/18 through 5/23. Financial assistance is available. Registration through PAIIR is required. (More details)

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PAIIR - Baby & Me 0-12 months
Apr 8, 2008 -May 20, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Learn about the importance of these early years and what you can do to promote healthy development. This class meets Tuesday mornings, and will include parent and baby interaction and parent discussion time. Financial assistance is available. (More details)

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Aquatic Aerobic Exercise
Apr 9, 2008 -May 21, 2008
Willow Creek Middle School Pool, Rochester, MN
Class Code: 9004.232, Wed, Apr 9-May 21, Fee: $28, Senior Fee: $21. This class will combine exercise and lap swimming to increase your flexibility, strength, circulation, and endurance. Instructor: Janet Rich. Call to register. (More details)

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Fencing—Beginning
Apr 17, 2008 -Jun 12, 2008
Hawthorne Education Center Gym, 700 SE 4th Avenue, Rochester, MN
Class Code: 9180.232 Fee: $99. Equipment is provided. Ages 16 and up. No class May 29. Instructors: Albert Lee and Steve Halter Call to register. (More details)

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Fencing--Intermediate
Apr 17, 2008 -Jun 12, 2008
Hawthorne Education Center Gym, 700 SE 4th Avenue, Rochester, MN
Class Code: 9181.232 Fee: $75 This is the follow-up of the Beginning class offered in the fall. You will need to purchase the basic equipment at a nominal fee. Ages 16 and up. No class May 29. Equipment is provided. Instructors: Albert Lee and Steve Halter. Call to register. (More details)

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Homeschool Handbell Concerts
May 9, 2008
St. Mary's Hospital Chapel, Rochester, MN
RAACHE Homeschool Handbell Choirs JuBell-Ling! and JuBell-Lante! The public is welcome to attend. (More details)

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Camp Companion Rummage Sale
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
1705 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Lots of tools, hardware, cookbooks, crafts, lawn and garden and houshold items. 1/2 price on 5/10 from 8 a.m. -1p.m. Supporting Camp Companion. (More details)

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AHS National Honor Society's Habitat for Humanity Fundraiswer
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Austin High School's North Lot, 301 Third Street NW, Austin, MN
Austin High School’s National Honor Society will be spending the night in the north parking lot at AHS to raise money for our local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Cash donations and aluminum cans will be collected throughout the evening. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

'Out of Order'
May 8, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire, Wis.
Call for tickets. (More details)

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"The Sound of Music"
May 8, 2008 -May 11, 2008
La Crosse Community Theatre, 118 Fifth Ave. N., La Crosse, Wis.
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 to $20.50. Ends May 11. (More details)

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"Long Day's Journey into Night"
May 9, 2008 -May 11, 2008
Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis,
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20. Ends May 18. (More details)

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"Taming of the Shrew"
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Chateau Theaters, 3450 East Circle Drive N.E., Rochester, Minn.
Presented by It's About Time Theater. Tickets: $17, $15 for students. Discount for Mayo Clinic employees. Ends May 18. (More details)

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"Finding Claire"
May 8, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 7th St. N.E., Rochester,
Life comedy. Tickets: $17, $16 for students and seniors, $11 for students and seniors on Thursdays. Ends May 24. (More details)

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Rochester Radio Theatre Guild
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Rochester Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave. N.W., Rochester,
20th anniversary show. "My Friend Irma," "The Strange Dr. Weird," "The Bickersons," "WLS National Barn Dance." Tickets: $10 general, $8 senior citizens, students, children. Advance tickets $9 and $7 at church office, Hy-Vee and Hunt Silver Lake Drug. (More details)

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Special Events

Legendary Ladies of Country Music
May 9, 2008
Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave. N.E., Austin,
Local celebrities will pay tribute to country greats like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. Cost is $14 per person. Call 507-434-0934 for tickets. (More details)

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Performances

Arena Dances
May 8, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis,
Modern dance. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $18, pay what you are able at Saturday matinee. (More details)

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Music

Megadeath
May 9, 2008
Myth, 3090 Southlawn Drive, St. Paul,
Tickets: $39. (More details)

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VHS or Beta
May 9, 2008
First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $12. (More details)

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Trampled by Turtles
May 9, 2008
The Cabooze, 917 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $12. (More details)

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Live Music Friday Night
May 9, 2008
Avocados World Bistro, 1190 16th St. S.W., Rochester, Minn.
Featuring guitarist Daniel Drubach. (More details)

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Mike Hardwick
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Daniel's Restaurant, 504 S. Mantorville Ave., Kasson, MN

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Styker
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
CJ's Midtown Lounge, 8 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Sloppy Donkeys
May 9, 2008
VFW Club 1215, 16 Sixth St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Minnesota Orchestra
May 8, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicolet Mall, Minneapolis,
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Schubert Symphony No. 8, Mahler Symphony No. 9. Tickets: $25-$83. (More details)

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Legendary Ladies of Country Music
May 9, 2008
Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin,
Local performers pay tribute to Dolly Parton, Dixie Chicks, the Judds, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Clinc, Shania Twain. Tickets: $14. (More details)

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Country Night
May 9, 2008
Shar's Country Palace, 3925 Marion Road S.E., Rochester, MN

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Carleton College Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Combo
May 9, 2008
Carleton Concert Hall, Carleton College, Northfield,
Free. (More details)

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Ben Olsen
May 9, 2008
Whistle Binkies North, 3120 Wellner Drive. N.E., Rochester,
Acoustic rock. (More details)

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7 Day Weekend
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Strikers Corner, U.S. 63 and 10th St. N.W., Stewartville, MN

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Jaggedease
May 9, 2008
Canadian Honker, 1201 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Two Mellow
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Sontes, 4 Third St. S.W., Rochester,
Jazz. (More details)

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Dancing

Ballroom, rhythm, swing dance
May 9, 2008
Fred Reed Hall/Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester,
Lesson from 7:30-8:30 p.m., dancing at 8:30 p.m. $6 for members of USA Dance, $8 for non-members, $5 high school students. Sponsored by USA Dance. (More details)

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15th Anniversary Ballroom Dance
May 9, 2008
Rochester Senior Center, Fred Reed Hall, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester,
Southern Minnesota Chapter of USA Dance. Cha-cha lesson at 7:30 p.m., mambo lesson at 8 p.m., dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. No partner necessary, all ages welcome. (More details)

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Comedy

Jesse Joyce, Conrad Courtney
May 9, 2008 -May 10, 2008
Goonie's Comedy Club, 7 Second St. S.W., Rochester, Minn.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door. (More details)

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