NOVEMBER 27, 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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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Nov 27, 2009
Lighthouse Event Center, 638 Marshall St., Albert Lea,
Tickets available at Coffee House on Main in Austin. (More details)

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Senior LinkAge Line
Nov 20, 2009 -Dec 1, 2009
Rochester Senior Center, Rochester, Minn
trained volunteers will assist Medicare beneficiaries compare/enroll prescription drug plans. Call for an appointment. Slots available Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings in December. (More details)

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Expansion Open House
Nov 27, 2009
Hormel Historic Home, 208 Fourth Ave. N.W., Austin , Minn
KAUS broadcasting live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (More details)

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Booker Mini Foundation - Circle of Giving
Nov 27, 2009
International Event Center, Rochester, Minn
Non-profit to help families dealing with life threatening illness that jeopardizes their financial security. Free will donation at the door. music, auctions, bake sale, food and fun. (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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Jane Taylor Academy of Dance "Scenes from the Nutcracker and other Holiday Dances"
Nov 27, 2009
Historic Paramount Theatre, Austin, Minn
Free to public. Donations to Paramount fund. St. Lucia Festival also. (More details)

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Red Wing Holiday Stroll
Nov 27, 2009
Red Wing , Main and Bush Streets near St. James Hotel and Riverfront Center, Red Wing, Minn
Parade at 6 p.m. tree lighting at 6:45 p.m. followed by fireworks. (More details)

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A Visit from Santa Claus
Nov 27, 2009
Best of Times Bookstore, 425 W. 3rd St., Red Wing,
All ages are welcome. (More details)

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Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Nov 27, 2009
Ed's South Main Auto, Austin, MN
Austin’s Boy Scout Troop 109 Starting Friday after Thanksgiving . Sales Mon - Fri 4:00 to 7:00 Sat & Sun Noon to 7:00 Sales will continue while supplies last (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol"
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 29, 2009
Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Times vary. Tickets: $22, $25. Ends Jan. 3. (More details)

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"The Rented Christmas"
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Mantorville Opera House, Mantorville,
Tickets are $14, students and seniors $12. Call or go online at www.mantorvillain.com. (More details)

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"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 29, 2009
The Lighthouse Event Center , 638 Marshall ST., Albert Lea, MN
November 27@ 7:30 pm, the 28th @ 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and the 29th @ 2:00 pm. Tickets $10 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets available at Tone Music in Albert Lea, Coffee House on Main in Austin, and at the door. (More details)

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"The Rented Christmas"
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 29, 2009
Mantorville Opera House, Mantorville,
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 students and senior citizens. Ends Dec. 13. (More details)

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Special Events

Lucia Fest
Nov 27, 2009
Paramount Theater, downtown, Austin, MN
Sons of Norway presents a traditional music filled Christmas festival. Guests:Jane Taylor Dance, ACES choirs. St. Lucia and her court of stars, gingerbread cookies, gnomes and Father & Mother Christams herald the Glad Witner season w. song and verse (More details)

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Festival of Trees
Nov 25, 2009 -Nov 29, 2009
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester,
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $3 for children ages 2-12, free for children under 2. (More details)

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Performances

Lamont Cranston
Nov 27, 2009
Laquinta Inn and Conference Center, 1625 South Broadway, Rochester, MN
$10.00 cover charge. Ron’s Place is located in the La Quinta Inn at 1625 S Broadway, kitty corner from the fairgrounds. Come for the food stay for the blues. (More details)

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"Clara's Nutcracker Dream"
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester,
Allegro School of Dance & Music. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $20, $19 for senior citizens. (More details)

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Music

Halloween, Alaska and Haley Bonar
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $20, $18. (More details)

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White Tie Affair
Nov 27, 2009
Station 4, 201 E. Fourth St., St. Paul,
Tickets: $15, $13. (More details)

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Tribute to the Replacements
Nov 27, 2009
First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $8, $6. (More details)

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Root City Band with Alex Rossi
Nov 27, 2009
Whiskey Bones Roadhouse, 3820 U.S. 63 N., Rochester, Minn.

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Latin Night
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Billy Mac's, 3342 19th St. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Teez
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
CJ's Midtown Lounge, 8 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Annie Lawler & Wheelhouse
Nov 27, 2009
Michaels Restaurant/Pappageorge Lounge, 15 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Hoag Brothers
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Daniel's Restaurant, 504 S. Mantorville Ave., Kasson, MN

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7 Day Weekend
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Silo Shakers
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
VFW Club 1215, 16 Sixth St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Standard Time
Nov 27, 2009
Canadian Honker, 1201 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Just Playin' Fun
Nov 27, 2009
American Legion Post 92, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester,

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Jim Hendricks in concert
Nov 27, 2009
Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave SE, Rochester, MN
Jim Hendricks' arrangements of traditional Gospel and contemporary Christian music are characterized by unmatched technical ability and passion. Because of the fun, humor, energy, and variety of Jim's performances, people of all ages with diverse tastes in music are sure to enjoy this program. (More details)

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6's and 7's
Nov 27, 2009
Rebel's Rollin Inn, 115 Main, Rollingstone,
Rock. (More details)

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6's and 7's
Nov 27, 2009
Rebel's Rollin Inn, 115 Main, Rollingstone,

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"Christmas in the City"
Nov 27, 2009
Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin,
Lucia Festival of Lights. Performances by Jane Taylor Academy of Dance. Free. (More details)

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Dancing

Blue Moon Mix
Nov 27, 2009
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester, MN
Swing, Latin, soft-rock, blues, country, ballroom music and current hits. Lesson 7:30-8:15 p.m. Adults $8, youth $6. (More details)

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Comedy

Nick Gaza, Amber Preston
Nov 27, 2009 -Nov 28, 2009
Goonie's Comedy Club, 7 Second St. S.W., Rochester, Minn.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 at the door. (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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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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Christopher Valen ~ The Black Minute & White Tombs ~ Book Signing
Nov 27, 2009
Best of Times Bookstore, 425 W 3rd St, Red Wing, MN
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel. The Black Minute, filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending (More details)

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Just Playin' Fun (GL)
Nov 27, 2009
American Legion Post 92, 315 1st Avenue NW, Rochester, MN
Please join us for the best fish & ribs in town followed by Karaoke with Just Playin' Fun (GL), (More details)

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