NOVEMBER 29, 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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Holiday Ice Skating with Tom the Turkey
Nov 29, 2009
Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Dr. N.W., Rochester,

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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Nov 29, 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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Spring Valley Cancer Group "Love Lights a Tree"
Nov 29, 2009
Tourist Information Center, Spring Valley, Minn
Luminaries $10 or three for $25. (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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Nature Sunday: Squirrel Neighbors
Nov 29, 2009
Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. N.E., Rochester,
Learn all about Minnesota squirrels. Fee $2 adults and $1 youth. (More details)

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Night of Winter Spirit Opening
Nov 29, 2009
Downtown Peace Plaza, 1st Ave. S.W., Rochester,
A small parade of lighted trees from Festival of the Trees at the Mayo Civic Center. (More details)

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Elvis Christmas Concert
Nov 29, 2009
Stewartville United Methodist Church, 900 John Wesley Ave. N.W., Stewartville,
With award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Brad Boice. Fundraiser for new church roof. (More details)

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Pancake Breakfast
Nov 29, 2009
Pine Island American Legion, 108 1st Ave. S.E., Pine Island,
Adults $5, kids 8 and under $3. All proceeds are donated to several programs in the community! (More details)

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Free Indoor Flea Market & Craft Show
Nov 29, 2009
Old Prebie 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 29, 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

Rochester Area Boychoir Sings at the Festival of Trees
Nov 29, 2009
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN
All Day Entertainment (More details)

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Advent Procession
Nov 29, 2009
Calvary Episcopal Church, 2nd St. and 3rd Ave. S.W., Rochester,
All parish choirs. (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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Music

Canadian Brass
Nov 29, 2009
Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, 30 Civic Center Dr. S.E., Rochester,
Holiday concert. Tickets: $25 and $18 adults, $24 and $17.50 senior citizens. (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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Tony Sandler's Holiday Greetings
Nov 29, 2009
Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $40, $35. (More details)

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Peter Himmelman
Nov 29, 2009
Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $22,50. (More details)

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Chatfield Community Choir Cantata
Nov 29, 2009
Potter Auditorium, Hwy 52, Chatfield, MN
The Chatfield Community Choir, in conjunction with Wit's End Theater, will present the musical "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". The concert is free. (More details)

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Dancing

Top Notchmen
Nov 29, 2009
Crystal Ballroom/Val A Lodge, 150 Highway 30 W., Chatfield, 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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Vikings Tailgate Party
Nov 29, 2009
Pine Island American Legion, 108 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN
Texas Hold Em Tournament before the Vikings game. Starts. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! (More details)

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Professional Sports

Football

Vikings Tailgate Party
Nov 29, 2009
Pine Island American Legion, 108 1st Ave SE, Pine Island, MN
Music, Prizes, Food and lots of Fun! (More details)

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