NOVEMBER 8, 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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Elvis Concert
Nov 8, 2009
Dover-Eyota High School Auditorium, , Eyota, Minn
Brad Boice. Event organized by Youth Group of Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota to raise money for Channel One and Kids against hunger. (More details)

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Native American Fall Arts and Crafts Expo
Nov 7, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
4H Building, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN
Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4H Building Olmsted County Fair Grounds (Graham Park) Rochester, MN $2.00 door donation suggested Craft classes for all ages will be available. Face painting, dancing, etc. Authentic handmade Native American foods and crafts available for sale. For more information, call 507-367-2697 (More details)

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Rochester Area Young Life Fall Banquet
Nov 8, 2009
International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Dr. S.W., Rochester,
Includes silent auction, halftime stories and gametime food. Wear your team colors. RSVP to Karissa at 358-4715 or karissa@rochester.younglife.org. For details go to www.rochester.younglife.org. (More details)

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49th Annual Potato Pancake Supper
Nov 8, 2009
St. John Lutheran Church, 4532 84th Ave. S.E., Claremont,
All you can eat for $8. Children under 5 free. (More details)

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St. Pius X Fall Festival
Nov 8, 2009
St. Pius X Church, 1315 12th Ave. N.W. , Rochester, MN
Festival features pork loin dinner with apple crisp dessert, silent auction, "20 Question Cafe" with coffee and sweets, musical entertainment, raffle with $500 first prize, children's games and teen video games. Dinner tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for children 5-10; free for 4 and younger. Meal served noon to 3 p.m. Silent auction results, raffle drawing and singing duo Katie and Eric Stinson with pianist Tommy Arachtingi after 3 p.m. (More details)

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11th annual Holiday Pet Photo Shoot
Nov 8, 2009
Community Room, Oak Park Mall, 1301 18th Ave. N.W., Austin , MN
Dogs only will be photographed from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cats only will be from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event benefits the Mower County Humane Society. (More details)

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Native American Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov 7, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, Rochester,
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday. Craft classes for all ages, face painting, frybread making, handmade Native American foods and crafts for sale. $2 donation at the door. (More details)

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2009 Native American Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov 8, 2009
Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester,
With classes, exhibits, and authentic handmade Native American crafts. For information call 367-2697, or go to www.nacsm.org. $2 door donation. (More details)

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St. Paul Lutheran School (Chatfield) fundraiser
Nov 8, 2009
St. Paul Lutheran school, 128 Fillmore St., Chatfield, Minn
Family fun night (Bingo) great prizes, lunch served, all ages welcome. (More details)

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Faithfulness Gathering
Nov 8, 2009
Grace Lutheran Church, 2001 6th Ave. SE, Austin, Minn
ELCA members meeting. Topic recent church wide assembly decision to allow homosexuals in monogamous relationships to serve as pastors. Sponsored by the WordAlone Chapter of the ELCA (More details)

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Old-Time Radio Theater
Nov 8, 2009
LeRoy Community Center, LeRoy,
LeRoy Community Theater presents the golden age of radio: The Bickersons, the Aldrich Family and an episode of "Lights Out." Admission: $5, or $3 with a food shelf item. All proceeds to LeRoy Food Shelf. (More details)

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Franciscan Festival of Art and Thanksgiving
Nov 8, 2009
Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. N.W., Rochester,
Tour of Assisi Heights and Art Sale. Featuring art for sale by our Sisters and Cojourners. (More details)

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Quarry Hill Cave & Cemetery Tour
Nov 8, 2009
Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. N.E., Rochester,
Join a tour of the historical sandstone cave, with optional hike to the cemetery. Call to register. Fee: $2 adults, $1 youth. (More details)

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Hot Wax/Cool Art
Nov 7, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave. , Zumbrota,
Learn more about hot wax techniques, including image transfer, photo manipulation, and more. Previous experience suggested. (More details)

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Medicine and Faith
Nov 8, 2009
Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave. S.W., Rochester,
Drs. Ruth E. Johnson and Phil Quanbeck II will discuss how modern scientific medicine relates to faith and spirituality, drawing on their experience in Ghana. (More details)

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Indoor Flea Market
Nov 8, 2009
2.8 miles south from Hwy. 14, 2725 Marion Rd. S.E., Rochester,
Antiques, Crafts, Collectables, Art, and more. Free admission and parking. (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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"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

Polka Party
Nov 6, 2009 -Nov 8, 2009
Kahler Grand Hotel, 20 Second Ave. S.W., Rochester,
Live music by 13 bands, dancing, biergarten, three ballrooms. Three day pass: $25. Lodging/polka packages available. (More details)

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Texas Hold'em
Nov 8, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Texas Holdem Poker
Nov 8, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Music

Straight No Chaser
Nov 8, 2009
Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $25, $22.50. (More details)

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Vienna Boys Choir
Nov 8, 2009
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, Saint Theresa campus, Saint Mary's University, Winona,
Minnesota Beethoven Festival. Tickets: $25 adults, $17 senior citizens and students. (More details)

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Steely Dan
Nov 8, 2009
Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Tickets: $53 to $175. (More details)

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Zen Zen
Nov 8, 2009
Crystal Ballroom/Val A Lodge, 150 Highway 30 W., Chatfield, MN

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John Jorgenson Quintet
Nov 8, 2009
Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,
Tickets: $20. (More details)

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Middle School Choral Festival
Nov 8, 2009
Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Avenue SE, Rochester, MN
Honors Choirs will host its first Middle School Choral Festival with guest choirs from Plainview-Elgin-Millville, St. Charles, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa as well as our own Honors Chorale. The four choirs will work with Dr. Tim Peter of Luther College, the guest clinician for the day. (More details)

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Dancing

Memory Brothers
Nov 8, 2009
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester,
Cash bar. Admission: $10 general, $8 ages 65 and older. (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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