NOVEMBER 28, 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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Lourdes Baseball Comedy Night
Nov 28, 2009
Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Dr. S.W., Rochester,
Headlined by comedian Jeff Gerbino. Tickets are $20 and available at Lourdes Athletic Office. Proceeds benefit LHS baseball program. (More details)

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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Nov 28, 2009
Lighthouse Event Center, 638 Marshall St., Albert Lea,
Showtimes 2 pm and 7:30 pm. 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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Phil-Am Association - Toy Drive - Christmas Party
Nov 28, 2009
Resurrection Church, Rochester, Minn
Toy drive in conjunction with the KTTC Toys for Tots, drop off toys at the Christmas party. Bring dish to pass Last name A-P bring Main Dish; Q-Z bring Dessert/Salad. Bring own beverage. The Association will provide rice, plated, silverware and coffee. Games, raffles, entertainment, and Santa Claus. (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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Rochester Mosque open house
Nov 28, 2009
Masjed AbuBakar, 17 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN
Meet your Muslim neighbors and hear answers to your questions on Islam. No appointment required. Refreshments. Event scheduled the last Saturday every month. For information, call 358-0084 or email Rochester.Mosque@gmail.com. (More details)

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Midwest Pug Rescue Adoption Day
Nov 28, 2009
PetCo., 3430 55th St. N.W., Rochester,

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Free Flea Market and Craft Show
Nov 28, 2009
Old Priebe Horse Stables, 2725 Marion Rd SE, Rochester, MN
Free Indoor Flea Market and Craft show. 2.8 mls. S of hwy 14 on Marion rd 2 mls. N of hwy 52 on Marion rd Stop by for lunch and check it out (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

Art Walk
Nov 28, 2009
Oak Park Mall, Austin,
Fine and performig artists will display and demonstrate their work. (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

Choreographers' Evening
Nov 28, 2009
McGuire Theatre, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
New dance works. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. (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

Leo Kottke
Nov 28, 2009
State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $42, $30. (More details)

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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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The Pines
Nov 28, 2009
Oak Center General Store, U.S. 63, Oak Center,
Folk. Tickets: $15; patrons pay what they can afford with a minimum of $5. (More details)

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Sheldon Brass Band
Nov 28, 2009 -Nov 29, 2009
Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red Wing,
Holiday Brass. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 adults, $8 students. (More details)

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The Brothers Frantzich
Nov 28, 2009
Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $25. (More details)

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Swing Inc.
Nov 28, 2009
Signatures Restaurant, 22852 Winona County 17, Winona,
Jazz. (More details)

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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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Barney Fox & Dan Rengstorf
Nov 28, 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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Bill & Tom Show
Nov 28, 2009
Canadian Honker, 1201 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Saint Rio
Nov 28, 2009
Boomer's Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Saint Rio
Nov 28, 2009
Boomer's Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
Classic rock. (More details)

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Susan Werner in Concert!
Nov 28, 2009
Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, MN
Joining Susan this night is Trina Hamlin on vocals and harmonica. (More details)

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Susan Werner
Nov 28, 2009
Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota,
Tickets: $20 advance, $22 at the door. (More details)

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Battle of the Bands
Nov 28, 2009
Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing,
Sctr 5, Lost Highway, Lady Luck, Sustain, Oldie Moldie All-Stars, Sweet Stache. Tickets: $10. (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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Mary Logue ~ Hand Work ~ Chat and Sign
Nov 28, 2009
Best ofTimes Bookstore, 425 W 3rd St, Red Wing, MN
Mary Logue, returns to the Best of Times Bookstore with Hand Work, her long awaited volume of poetry. (More details)

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Stormy Weather Book Signing with Author / Innkeeper Sherrie Hansen
Nov 28, 2009
Blue Belle Inn B&B and Tea House, 513 West 4th Street, Saint Ansgar, IA
Sherrie Hansen will be reading aloud and signing copies of her newly released book, Stormy Weather. (More details)

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Misc. Sports

ROCHESTER ELKS POOL TOURNAMENT
Nov 28, 2009
ROCHESTER ELKS, 1652 HWY 52 N, ROCHESTER, MN.
DRAW SCOTCH DOUBLES POOL TOURNAMENT CALL OR SIGN UP AT THE ELKS OR CALL 282-6702 OR DALLAS AT 273-1073 ENTRY FEE $10.00 FIRST 64 PEOPLE (More details)

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