APRIL 17, 2009

Community

Plainview American Legion Roast Beef Dinner
Apr 17, 2009
Legion Hall, 215 3rd St. S.W., Plainview,
Tickets are $7.50 in advance, $8 at the door. To purchase call 251-9848 or 534-2862. Proceeds benefit Freedom Honor Flight. (More details)

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RCTC/UMR Learning Is ForEver program: Experience Ometepe Island in Nicaragua
Apr 17, 2009
Heintz Center Rm HB117, 1926 College View Dr. S.E., Rochester, MN
Isla de Ometepe is the world’s largest lake island, formed by two volcanoes. Watch a sunset from one of the many beaches, visit with local farmers, hike through lush vegetation, or climb the Maderas Volcano. Instructor: Robin Fruth-Dugstad, RCTC Horticulture Professor. Member Fee: $7. (More details)

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Teen MOPS spaghetti supper
Apr 17, 2009
Christ Community Church, 4400 55th Street N.W., Rochester, MN
Support for the local Teen MOPS program with dinner catered by Olive Garden and a silent auction. Buy tickets before April 12th at www.cccrochester.org or by e-mailing teenmops@cccrochester.org. Adults $8; ages 2-10, $4. (More details)

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SAL fish and chicken dinner
Apr 17, 2009
American Legion Post 92, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester, MN
All-you-can-eat, adults $9, children 12 and under $4.50. (More details)

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Sign and Sing preview class
Apr 17, 2009
Avalon Music, 301 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN
This class will teach signs to do with your children ages 6 months to 3 years and songs that use those signs in them. Free. Please RSVP to MusiqueAVEC@aol.com or call by April 16. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"Hello Dolly"
Apr 16, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester,
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22 adults, $19 senior citizens, $12 students. Ends April 19. (More details)

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'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Burnsville, Minn.
Showtimes 2 pm and 7:30 pm. (More details)

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"Red Herring"
Apr 16, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red Wing,
Phoenix Theatre. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16 adults, $10 students. (More details)

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"The Nerd"
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Mantorville Opera House, Mantorville,
Mantorville Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 students and senior citizens. Ends May 3. (More details)

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"The Golden Fleece"
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Charles Hill Theatre, Rochester Community & Technical College, Rochester,
Children's show. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 children. (More details)

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'Lend Me a Tenor'
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire, Wis.

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Special Events

Rochester Figure Skating Club show
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Drive N.W., Rochester,
"Now Showing." 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8 advance, ($9 at the door) for adults, $6 advance ($7 at the door) for students and senior citizens. Free for children younger than 5. (More details)

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Performances

An Evening Along with Jerry Casper and friends
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh St. N.E., Rochester, MN
Improvisational comedy. Tickets: $10. (More details)

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"The Barber of Seville"
Apr 16, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Ordway Center, 345 Washington St., St. Paul,
Minnesota Opera. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20 to $150. Ends April 19. (More details)

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Flying Foot Forum
Apr 16, 2009 -Apr 19, 2009
Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis,
Dance performance. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22. Ends April 26. (More details)

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An evening of improv
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh St. N.E., Rochester, MN
Jerry Casper, Greg Miller, Nick Mezacapa, Ruth Casper. Tickets: $10. (More details)

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Music

All Mixed Up Productions
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Billy Mac's, 3342 19th St. N.W., Rochester, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Suzy Chaos
Apr 17, 2009
McMurphy's Sports Cafe, 1201 Eastgate Dr. S.E., Rochester, MN

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Cafe Accordion
Apr 17, 2009
Oak Center General Store, U.S. 63, Oak Center,
Accordion and string band. Tickets: $15; patrons pay what they can afford with a minimum of $5. (More details)

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Jazz Concert
Apr 17, 2009
Page Theatre, Saint Mary's University, Winona,
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo perform with saxophonist David Liebman. (More details)

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Jim Brickman
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicolet Mall, Minneapolis,
Tickets: $22-$42. (More details)

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The Rogues
Apr 17, 2009
McMurphy's Sports Cafe, 1201 Eastgate Dr. S.E., Rochester ,

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Sugarland
Apr 17, 2009
Target Center, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,

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Caffine Crash
Apr 17, 2009
Daniel's Restaurant, 504 S. Mantorville Ave., Kasson, MN

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Rockin' Old Farts
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
VFW Club 1215, 16 Sixth St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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G. Love & Special Sauce
Apr 17, 2009
First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,

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Travis
Apr 17, 2009
Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 First Ave. N., Minneapolis,

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Cannibal Corpse
Apr 17, 2009
Station 4, 201 E. Fourth St., St. Paul,

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Blue Steel
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
CJ's Midtown Lounge, 8 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Unhinged
Apr 17, 2009
North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Booker & Mark
Apr 17, 2009
Canadian Honker, 1201 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Suzy Chaos
Apr 17, 2009
McMurphy's Sports Cafe, 1201 Eastgate Dr. S.E., Rochester ,

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Heart
Apr 17, 2009
Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing,
Tickets: $48, $38. (More details)

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Nordic Angst
Apr 17, 2009
St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro,
Scandinavian music. Tickets: $12 for members of Lanesboro Art Council, $15 for non-members. (More details)

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Brandon Scott Sellner
Apr 17, 2009
Macho Nacho Blues Bar/LaQuinta Inn, 1625 South Broadway, Rochester, MN
Brandon Scott Sellner amazing hot young blues/rock guitarist from Minnesota. (More details)

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Dazy Head Mazy
Apr 17, 2009
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN
Dazy Head Mazy plays songs from new album, "Mercury Said 65." (More details)

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Ben Olsen
Apr 17, 2009
Whistle Binkies on the Lake, 247 Wood Lake Drive S.E., Rochester,
Acoustic rock. (More details)

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Bag O'Dirt Band
Apr 17, 2009
Michaels Restaurant/Pappageorge Lounge, 15 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Other Side of Zero
Apr 17, 2009
Southside Saloon at Grumpy's, Highway 16, Grand Meadow,

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Here By Chance with Tyler, Geoff and Jimmy
Apr 17, 2009
Kathy's Pub, 307 Broadway S., Rochester, MN
No cover. (More details)

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Dancing

37th Street Gold
Apr 17, 2009
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, MN
Spring Formal. Swing, Jazz & Ballroom music. Wine & Champagne Bar 18+ Event. Admission $10. Lesson 7:30 - 8:00pm Dancing 'till 11 p.m. (More details)

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Spring Formal Dance
Apr 17, 2009
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester,
Music by 37th Street Gold. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m. Cash bar. Age 18 and older. Semi-formal, formal attire. Guest performers: Yuko Taniguchi and Jeremy Anderson, Third-place national dance champions. Admission: $10. (More details)

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Comedy

REP Theatre benefit
Apr 17, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 Seventh St. N.E., Rochester, MN
A benefit for the REP Theatre, this evening of "comedy, drama, and ridiculousness will include some subject matter that may be too mature for immature people and visa-versa". Cast includes Jerry and Ruth Casper, Nick Mezacapa, and Greg Miller. General seating tickets available at the door, $10. (More details)

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Art Exhibits

Pueblos and Shrimpers
Apr 13, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Kay Hoecker Art Gallery, 20 2nd Ave. S.W., Rochester ,
By Southwest Watercolor Society (SWS) artist Abbott Hoecker. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday, open late on Thursday; 10 am to 2 pm Saturday. (More details)

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'Spring and Summer'
Apr 13, 2009 -Apr 18, 2009
Kay Hoecker Art Gallery, 20 2nd Ave. S.W., Rochester,
Featuring England artist Simon Bull. Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. (More details)

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