JULY 4, 2009

Community

Classic Cars Cruise-In
Jul 4, 2009
Main Street, Pine Island,

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Rochester Downtown Farmers Market
Jul 4, 2009
Fourth St. and Fourth Ave. S.E., Rochester, MN
Fresh, locally grown produce, meats, plants and flowers, baked goods, eggs, preserves and specialty items. Music and educational activities throughout the summer. More information at rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org. (More details)

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Theilman Street Dance
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 4, 2009
Outside of Roy's Tavern , 189 Zumbro St. , Theilman, MN
3rd Annual Theilman Street Dance Featuring Bear Creek Band held under the tent, rain or shine. Opening Act will be Jim and the Country Lads. All proceeds go towards renovating the Theilman Opera House. (More details)

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Austin Area Saturday Market
Jul 4, 2009
Boulevard at Oak Park Mall, Austin, MN

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Hammond Car Show
Jul 4, 2009
Hammond,
Call Merlin Adler for information, 753-4088. (More details)

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Cannon Valley Fair
Jul 1, 2009 -Jul 5, 2009
Cannon Falls, Minn.
Admission to the fairgrounds is $2 per day (children under 5 are free) and free parking. (More details)

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Grace Lutheran Church Concession Stand
Jul 4, 2009
Church parking lot, 800 E. Silver Lake Dr. N.E., Rochester,
Proceeds support the Reaching Out Missions Program and the Grace Youth Group. (More details)

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4th of July fireworks
Jul 4, 2009
Silver Lake Park area, Rochester, Minnesota
Bring a non-perishable food item. Channel One will be collecting food all around the Silver Lake Park area. (More details)

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4th of July Kids Parade
Jul 4, 2009
Christ United Methodist Church parking lot, 400 5th Ave. S.W., Rochester, MN
Kids should decorate bikes and wagons red, white and blue. All ages are encouraged to attend. The route will travel east on Fourth Street and north on First Avenue Ave. Southwest, ending at Peace Plaza, where food, games, prizes, face painting, arts & crafts will be available. Please register online. (More details)

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The traveling tomb of the unknown soldier
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 5, 2009
Downtown Peace Plaza, 1st Ave and 1st St SW, Rochester, Minnesota
The memorial along with a caisson will arrive at noon July 3 and be on display until noon July 5. Day and night, rain or shine. July 4th there will be a program at 4 p.m. including wreath laying and guest speaker from The Old Guard. (More details)

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Meadowlark bird hike
Jul 4, 2009
Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. N.E., Rochester, MN
Join members of the Zumbro Valley Audubon Society. Binoculars are available to use at the nature center. Free and open to the public. Family's and novices are welcome. (More details)

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Complimentary Wine Tasting
Jul 4, 2009
Post Town Winery, 1207 W. Frontage Rd. N.W., Byron,
www.posttownwinery.com (More details)

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Moose Lodge Walking Tacos
Jul 4, 2009
Moose Lodge, Austin,
Walking tacos, chili dogs and face painting for $2. (More details)

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Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Jul 4, 2009
Mantorville, MN
Events include, a buggy show, fiddlers jamboreee, pie contest and auction, picnic contest, dancing, children's activities, displays, vendors and more. (More details)

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4th of July Fireworks
Jul 4, 2009
Silver Lake Park Area, Rochester, MN
Come down and enjoy the spectacular 4th of July Fireworks. New this year - bring a non-perishable food item. Channel One will be collecting food all around the Silver Lake Park area. (More details)

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Smoked Pork Chop Dinner
Jul 4, 2009
Harmony's Selvig Park Shelter, 65 Main Ave. S., Harmony, MN
Church will be grilling and serving smoked pork chops, baked potato with topping, baked beans, roll, applesauce, and beverage. Served in a carryout container. $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children under 12 years. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"Running in Crop Circles, or The Spaceman Cometh"
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 5, 2009
Mantorville Opera House, Mantorville,
Mantorville Melodrama. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Ends July 12. Tickets: $8 adults, $7 students and senior citizens. (More details)

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'I Do, I Do'
Jul 2, 2009 -Jul 5, 2009
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire, Wis.
Call for showtimes and prices. (More details)

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Special Events

Complimentary wine tasting
Jul 4, 2009
Post Town Winery, 1207 West Frontage Road N.W., Byron, MN
Enjoy music, crafts and locally produced Minnesota wines. Located west of Schmidt Printing, behind Barrier Free Access. (More details)

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Rochester Concert Band
Jul 4, 2009
Silver Lake Park, Rochester,
Fourth of July concert with guest artist Chue Vang, baritone. Followed by fireworks display. Free. (More details)

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Music

Rochester Concert Band - July 4th Concert
Jul 4, 2009
Silver Lake Park, Rochester, MN
Riverside Concerts presents Chuck Blattner directing the Rochester Concert Band performing a concert in tribute to the anniversary of our country’s independence at the Silver Lake Park soccer field. The concert is FREE to the public and will precede the fireworks display. Brought to you by Riverside Concerts and the Rochester Parks and Recreation Department. (More details)

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Karaoke
Jul 1, 2009 -Jul 4, 2009
Holiday Inn South-Viking Lounge, 1630 South Broadway, Rocheter, MN
Karaoke every Weds-Saturday. Great for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorette parties or just a night out on the town. (More details)

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All Mixed Up Productions
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 4, 2009
Billy Mac's, 3342 19th St. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Austin Big Band concert
Jul 4, 2009
Freedom Fest, bandshell, Austin, MN

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Teachers Pet
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 4, 2009
CJ's Midtown Lounge, 8 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Rosanne Cash
Jul 4, 2009
Central Park, Red Wing,
Grand opening of new Red Wing bandshell. With Roomful of Blues and Sheldon Brass Band. Followed by fireworks. Free. (More details)

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DJ music
Jul 3, 2009 -Jul 4, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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5th Street Bridge
Jul 4, 2009
Peace Plaza , Rochester,
Rock, funk, R&B. (More details)

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12 Steps Backwards
Jul 4, 2009
Kathy's Pub, 307 Broadway S., Rochester, MN
No cover. (More details)

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Rebekka Fischer
Jul 4, 2009
Boomer's Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Art Exhibits

CIVA Art Exhibit
Jul 1, 2009 -Jul 20, 2009
Rochester Covenant Church, 4950 31st Avenue N.W., Rochester , MN
CROSS/PURPOSE will extend its time at Rochester Covenant Church. Hours during this extended exhibit time will be Mondays - Fridays only. Here is another opportunity to see 40+ pieces of wonderful, thought provoking art on the topic of the cross. Further information: contact Sue Zahasky, Exhibit Coordinator, szahasky@aol.com or 507-285-0120. (More details)

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