NOVEMBER 5, 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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Mower County Historical Society Annual Meeting
Nov 5, 2009
Hormel Historic Home, Austin ,
Includes business meeting, dinner, door prizes, and humorist Al Batt. Tickets are $12. For information call 437-6082. RSVP by Oct. 30. (More details)

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Benefit for Margy Voss
Nov 5, 2009
St. Edwards Corcoran Center, 2000 W. Oakland Ave, Austin, Minn
Silent auction at 4:30; Chili supper & Bake sale, 5-7:30 p.m. cost $6 adult, $3 child (under 12). Tickets available at door, HyVee (Austin), Coffee House on Main, and St. Edwards Catholic Church office. (More details)

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Austin Symphony Chorus rehearsals
Nov 5, 2009
First Congregational Church, 1910 Third Ave. N.W., Austin , MN
All area singers are welcome. The rehearsals are for the Magnificat by Bach for a Dec. 13 Christmas concert. (More details)

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Samaritan Bethany Auxiliary Christmas Sale
Nov 5, 2009
Samaritan Bethany Home Chapel, 24 8th St. N.W., Rochester ,
Proceeds benefit Samaritan Bethany residents. (More details)

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Lutheran Roundtable Discussion
Nov 5, 2009
Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. S.E., Rochester,
Discussion to provide resources and explore options for those opposed to the ELCA's recent decisions. (More details)

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"Soupfest" Lansing United Methodist Church
Nov 5, 2009
Lansing United Methodist Church, Lansing, Minn
Free will donation. Homemade soups, fresh breads, desserts, refreshments. Our monthly feature is "hobo dinners". To-go orders welcome. (More details)

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"The Deportee's Wife"
Nov 5, 2009
Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, east campus, 1600 Eighth Ave. N.W., Austin , MN
Free admission. The solo show takes the audience through the life of a woman whose husband was deported in 2001 to Mexico. A panel discussion and community dialogue will follow. (More details)

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Daughters of the American Revolution - Rochester Chapter Program
Nov 5, 2009
History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Dr. S.W., Rochester,
Jeff Daehn will present “History of Mayo Clinic Carillon Bells.” Free. (More details)

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The Deportee's Wife
Nov 5, 2009
Riverland Community College (Frank Bridges Theatre), Austin ,
In this solo show, Giselle Stern Hernández depicts how race, class, white U.S. privilege and gender intersect within the structures of a badly broken immigration system. Sponsored by the Austin Human Rights Commission and Advocates for Human Rights. Free. (More details)

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Austin Keepsake Quilters
Nov 5, 2009
St. John's Lutheran Church, Austin, Austin, MN
We will be working on charity quilts. Please come and join us! (More details)

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Rummage Sale
Nov 5, 2009 -Nov 6, 2009
Calvary Episcopal Church, 111 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN
Calvary Episcopal Church's Youth Mission Trip will host a Rummage Sale on Fri. Nov. 6 from 8 am to 6 pm and on Sat. Nov. 7 from 8 am to Noon. All proceeds go to support our Youth Mission Trip in 2010. Parking is on-street only, no phone calls please. (More details)

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Paint Your Own Danish Ornament
Nov 5, 2009
The Nordic Shop, 111 S Broadway #202, Rochester, MN
Ivar Ipsen from Royal Copenhagen Porcelain will be on hand to answer questions about how porcelain is painted by hand in the Danish Factory. Event is free and open to the public. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol"
Nov 5, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
Jon Hassler Theater, 412 W. Broadway, Plainview,
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. TIckets: $22 adults, $20 senior citizens, $14 students, Thursday evening tickets: $14. Ends Oct. 18. (More details)

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"Wonder of the World"
Nov 5, 2009 -Nov 7, 2009
Charles Hill Theatre, Rochester Community & Technical College, Rochester,
RCTC Theatre. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 senior citizens and non-WSU/RCTC students. Free for WSU/RCTC students with valid ID. Ends Nov. 7. (More details)

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"Escanaba in Da Moonlight"
Nov 5, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
La Crosse Community Theatre, 118 Fifth , La Crosse, Wis.
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Ends Nov. 8. Tickets: $22 general, $10 for students on Thursday and Sunday. (More details)

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Special Events

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
Nov 5, 2009
Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester,, MN
Chefs include: Chester's Kitchen and Bar, Pescara, Kahler Grand,Marriott, NOSH, Rochester Golf and Country Club,Twigs Tavern and Grille Timber Lodge, Omar's Kitchen, Treausre Island Resort and Casino, Somerby, Saints on 2nd, Q Catering, Teresa's at the Ramada and the Rochester International Event Center. Beverages from Andy's Liquor , Apollo Wine and Spirits nd McGarvey Coffee. (More details)

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Music

Emilie Autumn
Nov 5, 2009
Varsity Theater, 1308 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $20, $15. (More details)

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A Fine Frenzy
Nov 5, 2009
Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $18, $15. (More details)

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Papa Roach, JET, Kill Hannah
Nov 5, 2009
Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul,
Tickets: $32. (More details)

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Out of Town Czechs
Nov 5, 2009
Whistle Binkies on the Lake, 247 Wood Lake Drive S.E., Rochester,
Polka. (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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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

Planning Advisory Commission (PAC)
Nov 5, 2009
Government Center Board Room, 151 4th St. S.E., Rochester,

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