NOVEMBER 17, 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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Good News for Aging Brains and Bodies
Nov 17, 2009
Rochester Community and Technical College, Hill Theatre, Rochester, Minn
Presented by Dr. Tom Davis. Informal reception following the presentation (More details)

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Rochester Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Nov 14, 2009 -Nov 21, 2009
Olmsted County Fairgrounds Building 41, Rochester, Minn
30+ vendors; locally grown produce, meats, plants & flowers, eggs, preserves, specialty items. Complimentary hot beverages, and music. (More details)

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Alzheimer's Foundation Free Memory Screening
Nov 17, 2009
Visiting Angels Office, 1700 N. Broadway, Rochester,
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. (More details)

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Alzheimer's Foundation annual National Screening Day
Nov 17, 2009
Visiting Angels Office, 1700 N Broadway, Rochester, Minn
Free memory screening for the public. (More details)

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Full Service Residential Energy Program
Nov 17, 2009
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center - Ruby Rupner Auditorium, Austin, Minn
Open to the public. Free energy workshops, home visits, incentives, rebates. Call or email bbennett@mncee.org or arobertson@mncee.org to reserve your spot. (More details)

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Grand Opening Donor Reception
Nov 17, 2009
Hormel Historic Home, 208 Fourth Ave. N.W., Austin , Minn
Program at 6 p.m. (More details)

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Diversity Speaker at WSU-Rochester
Nov 17, 2009
UCR-Memorial Hall, 859 30th Ave. S.E., Rochester,
"Black Indians" by Dr. William Loren Katz. Sponsored by Winona State University-Rochester. (More details)

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Converting 35mm slides to digital
Nov 17, 2009
Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester,
Free for those age 50 and over. To register call or go online at www.rochesterseniorcenter.org. (More details)

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Water Everywhere, but will there be a drop to drink?
Nov 17, 2009
Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester,
Speaker: Joy Barth, OSF. No RSVP required. Free. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"DOUBT" Audition at RCT
Nov 17, 2009 -Nov 18, 2009
Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, MN
An open audition for RCT's main production in January, "DOUBT" will be held at the Rochester Civic Theatre on 11/17 and 18 at 7pm. We are looking for 4 actors: 1 male (35-45) A Priest facing a difficult situation. 1 Female (50s) A Principal fighting for what she believes. 1 Female (25-35) A Young teacher torn between belief and hope. 1 Female (African American, 20-40s) A Mother facing impossible choices. Director: James Douglass Call us at 507-282-8481 with any question! (More details)

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"Until Someone Wakes Up"
Nov 16, 2009 -Nov 17, 2009
Somsen Auditorium, Winona State University, Winona,
Play addressing sexual violence. Free. (More details)

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Special Events

Texas Hold'em
Nov 17, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Performances

"Casanova's Homecoming"
Nov 17, 2009
Ordway Center, 345 Washington St., St. Paul,
Minnesota Opera. Ends Nov. 22. Tickets: $20 to $200. (More details)

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Music

Texas Holdem Poker
Nov 17, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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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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Bill Shain and Susan Feigenbaum featured in exhibit at Crossings
Nov 1, 2009 -Nov 30, 2009
Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, MN
The November exhibit at Crossings will include two artists will run from November 1 through November 30. (More details)

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Government

School Board Study Session
Nov 17, 2009
Edison Building Room 137, 615 7th St. S.W., Rochester,
Update on the five-year plan. Questions 328-4224. (More details)

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