DECEMBER 3, 2009

Community

Middle & High School Study Skills Class
Sep 27, 2009 -Dec 15, 2009
Reading Center, Rochester, Minn.
School success comes primarily from the ability and diesire to manage work and time effectively. Cost is $175. Contact the Reading Center at Read@TheReadingCenter.org (More details)

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55+ Driver Improvement Program
Dec 2, 2009 -Dec 3, 2009
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, Minn
8 hr. full course. Open to public but pre-registration is requested. Those who complete the course qualify for a 10% discount on insurance premiums for 3 years. (More details)

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'Hope for the Everyday Heart'
Dec 3, 2009
Assisi Heights Chapel, 1001 14th St. N.W., Rochester,
Presented by Warren Hanson, artist, writer, speaker and musician. Sponsored by Mayo Hospice Program. Free. (More details)

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Christmas Crafts
Dec 3, 2009
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin , MN
Fee $25. Minimum age is 12 accompanied by an adult. Preregistration and prepayment required, includes materials & refreshments (no refunds). Wreath making, candle dipping (More details)

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Christmas Lights Drive Thru
Nov 26, 2009 -Dec 31, 2009
Calmer Severson Farm, 21366 740th St., Hayfield, Minn
Animated display, 100,000+ lights synchronized to music. Donations with all proceeds to Hayfield Community Ambulance. (More details)

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Lansing "Soupfest"
Dec 3, 2009
Lansing United Methodist Church, Lansing, Minn
Homemade soups, hobo dinners, fresh breads, desserts, and refreshements. Free will offering. (More details)

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Daughters of the American Revolution - Rochester Chapter Program
Dec 3, 2009
History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Dr. S.W., Rochester,
Bruce Rodgers will present "Your Patriot Ancestor and the Bill of Rights: Then and Now". Free. (More details)

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RCTC/UMR Learning Is ForEver (L.I.F.E.) Program
Dec 3, 2009
Recreation Center West Lot, 21 Elton Hills Dr. N.W., Rochester,
Trip to the Plymouth Playhouse to see "Away in the Basement" with the Church Basement Ladies. (More details)

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Winter Market
Dec 3, 2009 -Dec 5, 2009
Downtown Peace Plaza, 1st Ave. S.W., Rochester,
Vendors selling homemade gifts and items. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol"
Dec 3, 2009 -Dec 6, 2009
Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Times vary. Tickets: $22, $25. Ends Jan. 3. (More details)

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Music

Lorie Line
Dec 3, 2009
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester,
Christmas concert. Tickets: $42. (More details)

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Peter Ostroushko "Holiday in the Heartland"
Dec 3, 2009
Newhall Auditorium, Shattuck-St. Mary's School, Faribault,
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students. Acoustic Roots series. (More details)

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Bebel Gilberto
Dec 3, 2009
Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,
Tickets: $45m $32. (More details)

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Unknown Prophets
Dec 3, 2009
First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $10. (More details)

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Keri Noble
Dec 3, 2009
Varsity Theater, 1308 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis,
7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Tickets: $20. (More details)

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Jeremy Messersmith with KaiserCartel
Dec 3, 2009
First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $11, $9. (More details)

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Art Exhibits

Fall Exhibition
Sep 12, 2009 -Jan 10, 2010
Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rocheser, MN
David Lefkowitz: 'Other Positioning Systems.' Visit www.rochesterartcenter.org. (More details)

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Hard Boiled Art
Nov 6, 2009 -Dec 5, 2009
Red Wing Framing & Fine Art Printing, 312 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN
Aan exhibition of rare, original pulp magazine cover art (1939 – 1965) Representative artists include George Rozen, John Coughlin and Mort Kunstler. (More details)

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