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ContentsGalleries ......................................2

Happenings – Up Close .....2-15

Theater .......................................3Girls Nite Out Schedule/ Advertising Section ..... 16-18May SHORTS..........................32A Month at a Glance .....28-31Clubs, Classes & More ........27Regional Happenings..............36May Gigs ........................................36Sports ....................................... 15Advertisers’ Index ................33Dining ......................................33Just Curious:

Mike Ludwig ................. 38-39Historic Happenings ..... 34-36Community Guide:

The HideAway .....................40

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ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 507/786-9700artonwater.com • Gallery hours: Wed and Thu, 2-5pm or by appointment“a favorite cup – functional ceramics” of Donovan Palmquist, Colleen Riley, Barbara Zaveruha and others. Also original “American Opal(escent) oak-framed decorative glass panels” exhibit.

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Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 507/646-4469carleton.edu/campus/galleryExhibit hours: M-W noon-6pm, Th/F noon-10pm, Sa/Su noon-4pm

Carleton Gould LibraryM-F 8-1am, Sa 9am-midnight, Su 9-1amEverybody! Visual Resistance in Feminist Health Movements, 1969-2009 – through May 8. The Women’s Health Movement of the 1960s and ’70s provided basic medical services to women and championed reforms to the paternalistic health care system. Advocating self-education, the movement gave rise to vivid graphic materials, reference and polemical publications, and artistic projects celebrating embodied self-knowledge. This exhibition gathers seminal teaching aids, witty illustra-tions, and new art works that demonstrate the shift from pathologizing to empowerment in the discourse of women’s health.

Métis/sage, from the French word métis-sage, suggests a wise (sage) coexistence of elements otherwise foreign to each other. In an attempt to depict the Métis in the 21st Century, artist David Garneau combines European and North American art, comics and traditional Métis beading into a contem-porary painting style.

Eclectic Goat418 Division St. • 507/786-9595 Tu/W 10-5, Th 10-7, F/Sa 10-5, Su 12-4More than 120 artists represented.“A shop where...ART RULES!”

The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 507/646-3556stolaf.edu/depts/art/M-F 10am-5pm, Th until 8, Sa/Su 2-5pmSenior Show #1 – Through May 1. Senior Show #2 – May 2-26. Senior shows are the capstone program for all art majors. These young artists are required to conceive, create and prepare for showing a body of work in which their ideas and manners of production come together in a cohesive whole. Show #2 Opening Recep-tion: May 8, 2-4pm.

Northfi eld Arts Guild304 Division St. • 507/645-8877www.northfi eldartsguild.orgM-F 10-5, Sa 11-3“Again, again” – May 2-26. Carleton and St. Olaf fi fth-year art apprentices and in-terns annual exhibit. Molly Baeyer-stad, Emma Bentley, Kristina Eldrenkamp, Joey Fleming, Erica Naylor, Dylan Nel-son and Trygve Wastvedt are the emerg-ing artists who will participate this year. Bronze sculptures, ink on paper, photos, prints and other art fi ll the gallery in this fresh and innovative exhibition. Opening Reception: May 6, 7-9pm.

Allina Clinic Arts Guild Exhibit1400 Jefferson Rd., M-Th 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pmMark Daehlin at Allina Clinic: Three Years in Northfi eld – through May 25. For 12 years Mark has painted with oils in the “plein air” style, working onsite and usually outdoors. This process is challenging but deeply rewarding for Mark; the atmosphere he can capture is beyond what any photo can record. In this show, Mark’s paintings depict some familiar scenes of Northfi eld.

Northfi eld Senior Center Gallery1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700M-F 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pmnorthfi eldseniorcenter.org“Gates, Gardens, Laundry…” – May 3-June 6. Artwork of Riki Kölbl Nelson. Opening Reception: May 11, 4-6pm.

Paradise Center for the Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault507/332-7372 • Tu-F 10-5, Sa 12-5paradisecenterforthearts.orgNorthern Clay Center: Six McKnight Artists – through June 4. New work by 2009 recipients of McKnight Fellowships for Ceramic Artists awarded by Northern Clay Center: Ursula Hargens (Minne-apolis) and Maren Kloppmann (Min-neapolis). The work of four McKnight Resident Artists: 2008 residency recipients Ilena Finocchi (California), Elizabeth Smith (Arkansas), Yoko Sekino-Bové (Pennsylvania), and 2009 residency recipient Cary Esser (Missouri).

“Inner Image” – through June 4. Pearl E. Tait, a mixed-media abstract expres-sionist, makes artwork rich in texture and color. She applies layers of transparent and opaque paints to the surface, adding materials such as sand, cloth and ashes to achieve texture. Each painting has a his-tory that creates an active surface without boundaries that reveals interesting detail.

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TheaterArabian NightsMay 1, 6pmKelsey Theater, St. OlafThese vibrant Eastern folktales feature Scheherazade saving her life through the gift of storytelling – spinning her dazzling array of tales and adventures in strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, talking birds, devilish ghouls and crafty thieves. Tickets: $8.

Wit May 5-7, 7:30-9:30pm; May 8, 2-4pm, Arena Theater, CarletonWit begins with Vivian talking to the audience: she is currently a patient in a major research hospital undergoing treatment for advanced ovarian cancer, and she knows the prognosis is not good. “The Faerie Queene this is not,” she advises, alluding to Edmund Spenser’s long poem, a tribute to the glory of Queen Elizabeth and her virtues. Prior to her hospitalization, she was Professor Bear-ing, teacher and scholar, specializing in the Holy Sonnets of John Donne. Vivian takes the audience to various scenes in the past and present that illuminate her achievements in the world of scholar-ship, and show what happens to her as she is treated with aggres-sive chemotherapy for eight months. What the audience sees is what Vivian herself perceives, and so reality is skewed according to her experience. Presented by the Carleton Players under the direc-tion of David Wiles. For reservations, call 507/222-4471

Lie, Cheat and Genufl ectMay 6-7, 8pmNorthfi eld High School AuditoriumThis play by Bilie Van Zandt and Jane Milmore has the Buckle brothers in big trouble: Tom’s infallible eye for slow horses has drained away all of Billy’s savings and he has borrowed from loan shark, Pizza Face Petrillo, who now wants his money back or else! There’s plenty of money in grandfather Buckle’s will, but these two black sheep are pretty sure they’ll never see any of that. What else to do but dress Billy up as a nun and have him pose as their cousin who is to inherit the entire fortune? Throw in a cast of colorful characters and there’s plenty to laugh at in this fast-pace farce. Tickets” $6 adults, $4 students.

PseudolusMay 6-7, 7:30pmChristiansen 233, St. OlafThe classics students will perform Plautus’ ancient Roman musical comedy. No knowledge of Latin required. The humor is suitable for children as well as adults. Free and open to the public.

Lyric Theatre: Into the WoodsMay 12-14, 8pmUrness Recital Hall, St. OlafA musical by Stephen Sondheim that premiered on Broadway in 1987 and won several Tony Awards, including Best Score and Best Book. Directed by James McKeel and Janis Hardy.

A Midsummer Night’s DreamMay 20-21, 7:30pmARTechWhat better place to set Shakespeare’s classic comedy about love than the ’60s? Far out! And performed in a promenade staging: the audience is, literally, in the middle of the action. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 students. 507/663-8806 ext. 212 for details.

CALLS FOR ARTISTSFiber and Textile Artists • For WWW. exhibit

The Northfi eld Arts Guild invites submissions for the WWW. exhibit, a gallery exhibition of textile art exploring how com-

munications technology has infl uenced contemporary life. Sub-mission deadline is May 2. The exhibit opens June 29. Open to

artists living and working in the Upper Midwest.

Riverfront Arts Festival • Sept. 10-11The Riverfront Festival Turns 50 this year! Join in celebrating

this Defeat of Jesse James Days event!

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SUNDAY, MAY 1

Concert: Naknefeler Orchestra • 1-1:30pmChristiansen 140, St. OlafA student-run string orchestra.

Chris Herriges • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsCritically acclaimed singer, guitarist and songwriter based in the Twin Cities.

The St. Olaf Band/Minnesota Symphonic Winds • 3:30pmSkoglund Center, St. OlafThis ensemble of 90+ musicians provides an oppor-tunity for those who might not otherwise have one

to perform some of the fi nest symphonic concert band literature to audiences in the Twin Cities and globally. Originally under the direction of Miles H. “Mity” Johnson, the Minnesota Symphonic Winds has been under the leadership of principal conductor Timo-thy Mahr since 1999.

Raise the Roof Benefi t Dinner • 5:30pmAmerican Legion, FaribaultSupport the Rice County Habitat for Humanity at this special event that kicks off with a social hour at 5:30, dinner at 6:15 with silent and live auctions during the evening. $25/person. Call 507/144-2993 or email [email protected] for tickets.

Theater: Arabian Nights • 6pmKelsey Theater, St. OlafSee theater page.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30pmThe Contented CowAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

MONDAY, MAY 2

Yom haShoah (Holocaust Memorial) Service • 5 pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonService led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky, with guest speaker Walter Schwartz.

Multe • 7:30-10pmThe Contented CowGreat traditional Nordic music for your listening pleasure.

Northfi eld High School Band Concert • 7:30pmNorthfi eld Middle School Auditorium

TUESDAY, MAY 3

St. Olaf/Carleton Rivalry Documentary Premier • 6-7pmNorthfi eld Historical Society Student-produced video documentary exploring the rivalry between the two colleges.

Concert: Brass Night • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30pmThe Contented CowEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

THURSDAY, MAY 5

Lecture: Photography On The Edge • 4:30-6 pmBoliou Hall AuditoriumSebastian Meyer visits Carleton to speak about his work. After graduating from Carleton, Sebastian worked in France and London, moving gradually into professional photography. He now operates principally in northern Iraq, where he has set up the country’s fi rst photographic agency. A winner of numerous photography awards, Sebastian has published in top-fl ight venues (Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and more). A micro-exhibit of his work will be on display on 3rd LDC. More at http://www.sebmeyer.com

First Thursday of the Month Fun Fest • 5-8pm400 Block of W Mill Street, Downtown Cannon FallsMembers of the Cannon Falls Chamber of Commerce, local busi-nesses and local vendors display their products for viewing and purchase. Walk around Mill Street while eating pizza or enjoying an ice cream cone. Stop by the winery for a sample of award-win-ning wine. There’s face painting, balloons, race tracks and much more for the kids.

The History of Radio • 7pmRice County Historical Society Museum, FaribaultPresented by Wayne Eddy. Refreshments will be served following the program. Admission: $2 non-members, free for members. Res-ervations encouraged. Contact the Rice County Historical Society at 507/332-2121 for more information.

Chris Herriges


Brain Food or Toxic Threat: Do Contaminants in Fish Con-tribute to ADHD? • 3:30pm

Susan Schantz, professor of environmental toxicology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, describes how her research on PCB exposure in rats shows similarities to patterns observed in children with ADHD, and reveals the potential of research to contribute to our understanding of this childhood disorder.

Honors Day Convocation • 10:10amBoe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafStudents who have received academic honors and awards are celebrated.

Convocation: Arn Chorn Pond • 10:50-11:50amSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonArn Chorn Pond was both a victim and sur-vivor of the Cambodian genocide who grew to become an internationally recognized human rights leader. Subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary “The Flute Player”

and a founder of Children of War, an international youth leader-ship organization, Pond opens eyes and hearts as he helps to heal. The title of this presentation is “Child of War, Man of Peace.”

Rod Kinny • 5-7pmThe Contented CowRod’s music combines infl uences of jazz, folk and rock with ele-ments of Toto/Steely Dan to the best of British pop. His voice is suited equally well for folk and pop with a pinch of Todd Rundgren and a dash of Al Stewart.

Transformation/Transcultural/Transgender Performances of Identity with 2Fik and Denis M. Provencher • 6-8 pmBoliou Hall Auditorium, Carleton2Fik is a Moroccan-French performance artist based in Montreal. He is an interdisciplinary artist who works to capture the tension of various identities. Provencher is an associate professor of French Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and author of “Queer French: Globalization, Language and Sexual Civilization.”

Exhibit Opening Reception: Again, again • 7-9pmNorthfi eld Arts GuildSee galleries page.

Northfi eld Youth Choirs with Guests Plattville (WI) Children’s Choir • 7pmCathedral of Our Merciful Savior, Farib-ault

Ian G. Barbour Lecture: Malika Zeghal • 7-8:30pmGreat Hall, CarletonZeghal’s talk is titled, “The Power of a New Political Imagination: The 2011 Uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East.” She is Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor in Contemporary Islamic Thought and Life in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and on the Committee on the Study of Religion at Harvard University. Trained as a political scientist, Zeghal’s career has been spent studying religion through the lens of Islam and power. She is particularly interested in Islamist movements and in the institutionalization of Islam in the Muslim world.

Theater: Wit • 7:30-9:30pmArena Theater, CarletonSee theater page.

Karaoke • 8pm620 Grill

Matt Arthur & Friends • 8-10:30pmThe Contented CowA biweekly singer/songwriter showcase hosted by southern Minnesota’s most distinctive vocalist, featuring guest musicians from North-fi eld, the Twin Cities and beyond.

Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

Science SymposiumTomson Hall 280, St. OlafFocusing on the science of clean water and water-related issues in science and technology, governmental policies and community engagement and our moral and ethical responsibilities to people locally and across the globe. Spirit and Water: A New Global Water Ethos • 2pm

Gary Chamberlain, professor emeritus of Christian Ethics at Seattle University, will develop the proposition that the very indwelling of Spirit, which we fi nd in the Genesis account of creation, calls for an entirely new ethos in our human-water relationships.

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Theater: Pseudolus • 7:30pmChristiansen 233, St. OlafSee theater page.


Theater: Lie, Cheat and Genufl ect • 8pmNorthfi eld High School Audi-toriumSee theater page.

Shoot Lucy • 8-11pmThe Contented CowA Twin Cities-based rock band.

Tumeni Brothers Duo • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeRich Preiner and Mike Pattison aren’t really brothers, but they offer great tunes for any occasion.

Concert: Jazz I • 8:15pmLion’s Pause, St. OlafConducted by David Hagedorn.

Goodsell Observatory Open House 9-11pmCarletonDress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.

Peter Diggins with Organic Bananas • 9pm onward620 Grill

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30amRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist inside to observe birds return to the backyard habitat feeding area. Help with ID, fun facts, binoculars, guide-books and conversation will make this a great way to start the day! Enjoy coffee and bagels while watching the antics of wildlife.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day • 9am-12pmNorthfi eld High SchoolThe largest health event in the Northfi eld area and the largest Y Healthy Kids Day event in the state. A free, fun-fi lled morning of games, health give-aways and fun! There will be a fi re truck, an ambulance, police and sheriff cars, a National Guard infl atable obstacle course and more.

Spring Girls Day Away • 10am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSpend the day sipping wine, sampling food and shopping for unique gifts that include locally made pottery, jewelry, soap and more!

Sarah Swan McDonald • 1-3pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

International Festival • 2-4pmBald Spot, Carleton (rain location: Sayles Hill Great Space)A Carleton tradition that grows stronger and bigger each year. This year’s festival will feature a spectacular range of international cuisine, music, performances, activities and information tables.

Big Hats, Big Hearts: Second Annual Auction for the Arts and Derby Party • 4-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultAn afternoon of fashion, friends, food and fun. Enjoy the running of the Kentucky Derby as you sip on mint juleps, sample southern style hors d’oeuvres, take part in silent and live auctions and join in the fun of the parade of hats. Tickets: $15/members, $20/non-members.

Occasional Jazz • 5-7pmThe Contented CowMainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.

Theater: Pseudolus • 7:30pmChristiansen 233, St. OlafSee theater page.


Theater: Lie, Cheat and Genufl ect • 8pmNorthfi eld High School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Area 51 • 8-11pmThe Contented CowVoted Northfi eld’s No. 1 Band of 2009 by readers of the Northfi eld Entertain-ment Guide! Take eight from the fi elds of education, architecture, communi-cations and medicine; mix in guitars, drums, saxophones, harmonicas, voices

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Jon Manners • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeGuitarist since 1957 and voted Northfi eld’s best male musician of 2009!

Elvis • 9pmCastle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Andrew Walesch • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBlues/jazz.

Concert: Naknefeler Orchestra and Valhalla Band • 1:30pmChristiansen 138 (Band Room), St. Olaf

Exhibit Opening Reception: Senior Show #2 • 2-4pmFlaten Art Museum, St. OlafSee gallery page.

Theater: Wit • 2-4pmArena Theater, CarletonSee theater page.

Faculty Recital: Baroque Trio • 3-4:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonMark Krusemeyer (recorders), Janean Hall (harpsichord) and Karen Madsen (violoncello). The program features chamber music composed between 1600 and 1850, and includes works by compos-ers such as Blavet, Loeillet de Gant, Mancini, Merula and Telemann.

Concert: Gospel Choir • 3:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafConducted by Darrin Thomas.

Concert: Jazz II and III • 4:30pmLion’s Pause, St. OlafConducted by David Hagedorn.

Concert: St. Olaf Philharmonia • 7:30pmSkoglund Center, St. OlafConducted by Martin Hodel.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30pmThe Contented CowAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Par-ticipants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

MONDAY, MAY 9


TUESDAY, MAY 10

Thabiti Willis VIZ Presentation: Mother Chiefs and Hus-band Researcher – Gender, Power and Masquerade in Nigeria • Noon-1pmGould Library Athenaeum, Carleton

Cherif Keita Reading and Booksigning • 4:30-5:30pmGould Library Athenaeum, CarletonCarleton Professor of French Cherif Keita debuts his new book “Outcast to Ambassador: The Musical Odyssey of Salif Keita.” A booksigning will follow. Copies will be available at the event.

Ragamala Bharatanatyam Master Class 6:30-8pmCowling Gym, CarletonDemonstration on classical Indian dance and religion by the Ragamala Dance Company. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Shana Sippy, [email protected].


WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Riki Kölbl Nelson • 4-6pmNorthfi eld Senior Center GallerySee gallery page.

Concerts: Woodwind Night I and II 7 and 8:15pmSkifter Hall Studio A, St. Olaf

Traditional Irish Music • 7:30pmContented Cow

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Reading/Booksigning: Gregory Blake Smith • 4-5:30pmGould Library Athenaeum, CarletonGregory Blake Smith, Carleton College Lloyd P. Johnson-Nor-west Professor of English and the Liberal Arts, will read from his book “The Law of Miracles,” winner of the Juniper Prize in Fiction. Copies will be available for purchase at the event at a discount.

Exhibit Opening: We’ve Got Your Goat – The Notorious Carleton/St. Olaf Rivalry • 6:30-7:30pmNorthfi eld Historical SocietyThis college rivalry has fl ourished since their foundings and grew in the 1920s through each school’s adoption of sports teams. Coop-eration that began during the Vietnam era has come full circle today with among other things, a shared library catalog and aware-ness campaigns. The competition across the Cannon hasn’t died down, though, with sports rivalries and humorous stereotypes still thriving. Always full of pranks, the rivalry between Carleton and St. Olaf is nothing less than notorious. Refreshments will be served.

Lyric Theatre: Into the Woods • 8pmUrness Recital Hall, St. OlafSee theater page.

Marv Gohman • 8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeOut of suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul comes a foot-stompin’, heart-pumpin’ minstrel, laying waste to any instrument that comes within his sweaty reach. Furious fi ddle and madcap mandolin

struggle to punch holes in steel and guitars. Wailing harp winds up breathing hard. Has opened for artists including Johnny Lang, Glen Frey, Maria Muldaur, Colin Rae, Sammy Kershaw, Delbert McClinton, Tanya Tucker, Los Lobos, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Proclaimers, Al Green and Taj Mahal; jammed with Lowen and Navarro, and sung with Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

The Uptown 5 • 11pm-1amThe Contented Cow

HAPPENINGS Saturday, May 7, continued

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Kölbl Nelson


FRIDAY, MAY 13

Convocation: Annie Leonard • 10:50-11:50amSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonA proponent of sustainability and critic of excessive consumerism, Leonard is most known for her animated fi lm, “The Story of Stuff,” about the life-cycle of material goods. This 20-minute webfi lm takes viewers on a provocative tour of the hidden costs of our consumer-driven culture. It has generated more than 10 million views in more than 200 countries, making it one of the most successful environ-mental-themed viral fi lms of all time. It has won numerous awards, and in 2008 Leonard was named one of Time Magazine’s Heroes of the Environment. As she explores how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities and our health, Leonard offers a vision for change. The title of her presentation is “The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Com-munities, and Our Health – And How We Can Make It Better.”

Annual Empty Bowls • Noon-1pmBald Spot, Carleton (Rain location tbd) Enjoy homemade soup and bread, take the handmade bowl with you and rest assured your enjoyment and donation for that enjoy-ment will help those who are hungry in our community. All pro-ceeds benefi t Northfi eld Food Shelf. Other items will be for sale to benefi t Potters for Peace, a project to provide fi lters to make water safe in areas with contaminated water throughout the world.

Dance: First Year Project/Open State • 4pmDittmann Studio 1, St. OlafAn eclectic dance concert.

Ray Coudret • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow

Community Services Movie Night: Shrek Forever After • 7pmNorthfi eld High School AuditoriumWhen Rumpelstiltskin tricks Shrek into wishing himself out of existence, drama and hilarity ensue. Movie rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm. $2/person suggested donation.

Monroe Crossing • 7:30pmCathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, FaribaultConcert to benefi t the Commu-nity Cathedral Café. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Symphony Band Concert • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonThe Carleton Symphony Band completes the 2010-11 academic year with music by Reineke, Prokofi ev, Respighi. Directed by Ronald Rodman.

Toaster Fork! • 8-11pmThe Contented CowOriginal music from alt-country to straight up rock and roll, blues and punk.


Bonnie & the Clydes • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeTake a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace and fl ower power from the late ’60s and early ’70s. The Bonnie is Bonnie Jean Flom. The Clydes are Bill McGrath and Scott McMillan.

Key West Rejects • 9pm620 GrillBeing kicked out of the Keys in August 2004 didn’t get these musi-cians down. They just packed up their guitars and headed north for a change. Playing favorites from Jonny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Dia-mond, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Lit, Buck Cherry and many more surprises, they have all the bases covered. The Rejects also play a wide repertoire of originals from all of the revolving musician’s catalogs.

Groove Factory • 11pmContented Cow

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Annual Arboretum Bird Count • 6-9amCarleton ArboretumYou don’t need to be an expert birder to participates; just look, listen and learn! Meet at the Arboretum offi ce for an introduc-tion to the count procedures. You will be part of a team to record all birds seen and heard at specifi c locations throughout the Lower Arboretum. Refreshments follow at the Arboretum offi ce as lists are compared and sightings recounted. Some binoculars will be available. Contact Nancy Braker ([email protected] or 507/222-4543) for more information.

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Family Tennis Block Party • 10:30am-12pmNorthfi eld High School Tennis CourtsPlay games and learn about summer tennis opportunities. Refresh-ments provided. Free and open to all.

Wake-Robin • 12-1pmBittersweetLocal duo on strings plays Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Eurovision Song Contest Finals • 2pmContented Cow

Debbie and Dean • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsJazz.

Northfi eld Arts Guild 2011 Spring Dance Concert • 3pmParadise Center for the Arts, Farib-aultDances from all classes including ballet, modern, tap, jazz and Mexican folkloric. Tickets: $10 adults, $6 stu-dents, children fi ve and under are free.

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7-11pmSignature Bar and Grill, FaribaultGreat swing, singing, fi ddling and dancing!

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Cathedral Festival Concert • 7pmBethel Lutheran ChurchThe fi nal concert in the CVRO’s 31st season will be a collabora-tion with the Hymnus Choir of New Prague and feature Czech composers including Dvorak, Smetana and Weinberger. A second performance will be held May 15. $10 adults, $5 students and children.

Dylan Mckinstry, Chad Johnson, Alison Scott • 7:30-9:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThis is an all-acoustic show…three musicians each with his/her own set. Dylan plays fi nger style guitar; Chad plays guitar and is a singer/songwriter; Alison plays piano and is a singer/songwriter. Tickets: $12/members, $15/non-members, $8/children 12 and under.

The 952 • 8-11pmThe Contented Cow

Art Vandalay • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeAmericana/roots music.


Sober Peter • 11pm-1amThe Contented Cow

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SUNDAY, MAY 15

Amy’s Savy Seconds Visit • 1-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsAmy’s Savy Seconds is a quality used clothing store in downtown Cannon Falls, featuring unique items at affordable prices. Purchase a glass of award-winning wine and browse through this unique boutique for scarves, clothing, jewelry, purses and more.

J.A.S. • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Cathedral Festival Concert • 3pmSt. Wenceslaus Cathedral, New PragueThe is the second performance of the fi nal concert in the CVRO’s 31st season. See May 14 for earlier show and description.

Jazz Concert • 3-4:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonThe program will include selections from the Big Band era as well as compositions of modern jazz composers. The Carleton

Jazz Combos will also perform. Directed by David Singley.

St. Olaf Orchestra and Senior Soloists • 3:30pmBoe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafConcerto competition winners perform with the St. Olaf Orchestra.


MONDAY, MAY 16

Lecture: Unquenchable – America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It • 5-6pmBoliou Hall Auditorium, CarletonGiving the talk will be Robert J. Glennon, Morris K. Udall Profes-sor of Law and Public Policy, University of Arizona College of Law.


TUESDAY, MAY 17

Open Discussion: The Middle East • 7pmRueb ‘N’ SteinNorthfi elders for Justice in Palestine/Israel present this monthly gathering where all points of view regarding the Arab-Israeli confl ict are welcome.

CVRO


Dance Presentation: Sthree • 7-8pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonInspired by Silappatikaram (The Anklet), the national epic of the Tamil people of southeastern India, internationally acclaimed Ragamala Dance Company presents “Sthree,” a stunning conver-gence of dance, music and text that brings to the present the beauty of the Sangam Period of Indian history.


Full Moon Night Hike • 8:30-10pmRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultTake advantage of the warmer spring evenings with light from the full moon to explore night life at River Bend. Take an adventurous mile-plus hike through forest and prairie to explore trails; enjoy signs of new growth, sounds of active animals, and clean scents of nature. Dress to be outside and ready to hike for the full time of the program. Not suitable for strollers.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Ragamala Dance Performance • 7pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonInspired by Silappatikaram (The Anklet), the national epic of the Tamil people of southeastern India, internationally acclaimed Ragamala Dance Company presents “Sthree,” a stunning conver-gence of dance, music and text that brings to the present the beauty of the Sangam Period of Indian history.

Traditional Irish Music • 7:30pmContented Cow

THURSDAY, MAY 19

Mayfl y Music Festival The Contented Cow

New Moon Trio • 5-7pmHere’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar.

Spruce Top Review • 8-10:30pmEclectic repertoire of urban folk that may be familiar and obscure. Interpretations of folks like John Prine, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and the Beatles, traditional and contemporary Irish music and more.

Study Hall • 11pm-12:30amThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.

Northfi eld Wine Club Presents Summer Slippers • 7-9pmThe Grand Event CenterFree and open to the public.

Alison Rae • 8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeSt. Paul-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowfl ake…her talent has instantly hushed a room” – Jim Walsh, MinnPost.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

Minnesota in May BBQ Event • 4pmRice County Fairgrounds, FaribaultGet your fi ngers sticky with this two-day competitive barbecue event! Tonight features the Killer Hayseeds, a beer tent, an Iron Chef contest, local vendors and, of course, the best barbecue for miles. For information: www.mn.bbq.com. This is a rain-or-shine event.


Carey Langer • 5-7pmA solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Spring-fi eld, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music.

Peter Diggins and Friends • 8-10:30pmSome say Diggins is Northfi eld’s fi nest guitar player. And his friends – well, they are musician friends of perhaps Northfi eld’s fi nest guitar player. Sounds good to me.

Walker Brothers Band • 11pm-1am A fi ve-piece group rocking out of the Twin Cities, playing danceable covers and originals. A mixture of talents, ideas and moments of ecstasy all working to get YOU onto the dance fl oor.

Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream • 7:30pmARTechSee theater page.

Dance Performance • 7:30-9pmArena Theater, CarletonThe Semaphore Repertory Dance Company presents their spring program.

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Sasha Mercedes • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeA chick-singer, guitarist and songwriter from the shores of Lake Superior with songs fi lled with honesty and substance and sung with passion. She has traveled from coast to coast and abroad, performing and drawing inspiration for material, and has shared the stage with Dar Williams, Tracy

Bonham, Guy Davis, Pete Seeger and others.

Concert: Carleton Choir and Carleton Singers • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonThe Carleton Singers carry on legacies of the Pro Musica Ensem-ble and Carleton Chamber Singers, performing sacred and secular works from the Renaissance era and the 20th and 21st centuries. Carleton Choir selections include choral genres and styles from the Classical era to the present, inspired by and dedicated to graduating seniors. Directed by Lawrence Burnett.

Chris Silver Band • 9pm620 Grill With traditional roots music at the core, Chris Silver adds non-traditional layers that pro-vide a rich texture, including slide guitar and intricate global rhythms. An eclectic approach to bluegrass blues, folk and jam band music. Think Ry Cooder in the early ’70s. Formerly of

the acclaimed bluegrass band, Stoney Lonesome, he’s toured coast-to-coast, played major festivals and had numerous appearances on National Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”

SATURDAY, MAY 21

Walk for the Animals • 8:30am-12:30pmPrairie’s Edge Humane Society, FaribaultWalk your paws for a cause! For more, call 507/334-7117 or go to www.prairiesedgehumanesociety.org/walk.

Minnesota in May BBQ Event • 9amRice County Fairgrounds, FaribaultGet your fi ngers sticky with this two-day competitive barbecue event! Today features Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing, kids’ activities including a kid BBQ contest, local vendors and, of course, the best barbecue for miles. This is a rain-or-shine event. For infor-mation: www.mn.bbq.com.

Softball Marathon • 9am-7pmBabcock ParkTo benefi t the Northfi eld Crisis Pregnancy Center. 507/319-6527 for more information, or email [email protected].

Arboretum Volunteer Work Event • 9am-NoonUpper Arboretum, CarletonJoin the Arboretum crew to help restore the prairies and forests of the Carleton Cowling Arboretum.

Andrew Walesch • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsJazz/blues.


Dime Store Watch • 5-6:30pmJerry Johnson, Inga Johnson and Joel Cooper.

Marty Anderson & the Goods • 8-10:30pmThe Goods music is a blend of Americana and country alterna-tive sound with lots of Bob Dylan. They do some glam-era adaptations that really rock, as well as new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams.

High School Choir Concert • 7:30pmNorthfi eld Middle School Auditorium

Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream • 7:30pmARTechSee theater page.

MoeDell • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeAcoustic singer/songwriter with beautiful melodies and haunting lyrics that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.

T.H.E. House Band • 9pmCastle Rock and Roll, Castle RockJohn Prine meets Johnny B. Good. Locals Tom Teorey, Jim Hautman and Mark Ekeren know how to rile up the crowd.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

The Repair Co. • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsTheir blend and masterful command of roots, blues, soul, funk, R&B and southern rock make for a sound that is both immediately different and identifi able.

Concert: Northfi eld Troubadors Men’s Chorus • 2pmSt. John’s Lutheran ChurchThis is the annual spring concert. A variety of other music groups will join the Troubadors to provide music for all ages. Directed by Gary Meidt and accompanied by Rhonda Reece. A free will offer-ing will follow the program with a reception and refreshments.

Dance Performance: 2-3:30pmArena Theater, CarletonThe Semaphore Repertory Dance Company presents their spring program.


MONDAY, MAY 23

Carleton Jazz • 5pmThe Contented Cow


TUESDAY, MAY 24

Bob Dylan Birthday Fest • 6-11pmThe Contented Cow


High School Concerto Concert • 7:30pmNorthfi eld Middle School Auditorium


WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

Curator Presentation on Art and Literature • 4-5pmGould Library Athenaeum, CarletonIndependent scholar and curator, Betty Bright explores the artist’s book and its larger terrain, where art and literature engage with concept, format and material.

Traditional Irish Music • 7:30pmThe Contented Cow

THURSDAY, MAY 26

Matt Arthur & Friends • 8-11pmThe Contented CowA biweekly singer/songwriter showcase hosted by southern Minnesota’s most distinctive vocal-ist, featuring guest musicians from Northfi eld, the Twin Cities and beyond.

Guest Artist Concert: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra8-9:30pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonSPCO new artistic partner Thomas Zehetmair shares the stage with oboist Heinz Holliger for Elliott Carter’s “Oboe Concerto.” Harpist Ursula Holliger joins them for Frank Martin’s “Three Dances.” Zehetmair also leads two works by Haydn – “Symphony No. 99” and the “Emperor String Quartet,” which includes a melody that appears in the German national anthem.

Alison Rae • 8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeSt. Paul-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowfl ake…her talent has instantly hushed a room” – Jim Walsh, MinnPost.

FRIDAY, MAY 27

Honors Day Convocation: Stephen Kelly • 3-4pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonThe Honors Convocation is held each year to recognize faculty and students for their accomplishments and service to the com-munity. This year’s address will be delivered by Stephen Kelly, the Dye Family Professor of Music, who has taught at Carleton since 1974. A Fulbright Scholar, he has published editions of the music of Niccolo da Perugia and co-authored a video tape on the Medieval Monastery. Kelly served on the board of directors of the College Music Society from 1991 until 1995; was associate dean of the college in 1997, and dean for budget/planning from 1998 to 2004. A performer as well as a musicologist, Kelly plays saxophone and clarinet in the local band, “Occasional Jazz.”

Ray Coudret • 5-7pmThe Contented Cow

Jacob • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

Concert: Carleton Orchestra • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonThe spring concert features selections from Prokofi ev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and senior soloists: Britta Swedenborg, Nielsen’s “Flute Concerto”; Emily Cogsdill, Lustoslawki’s “Dance Pre-ludes”; Danny Hoppe, Lalo’s “Cello Concerto”; and Anna Wada, Ravel’s “Tzigane.” Directed by Hector Valdivia.

RCAs • 9pm620 GrillThe Rice County All-Stars are Aaron Hagenson, Peter Lynn, Terry VanDeWalker and Aaron Anderson – that would be a dose of Last Known Whereabouts, a dash of Deputies, a smidgen of Big Wu and Mr. Sticky to taste – the All-Stars.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

Tap the Barrel • 11am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThis is the fi rst of a two-day event. The Trail Wineries will be tast-ing wine straight from the barrel, and if you visit every winery, you may enter a drawing for a bottle of wine from each, and $20 worth of merchandise from the winery where you started your journey.

Bill Koncar • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPopular accordionist who plays a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, fox trots, swing, Latin rhythms and classic rock and pop tunes.

St. Olaf Commencement Weekend Concert • 3pmSkoglund Center, St. OlafWith the St. Olaf Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr, the St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Orches-tra, conducted by Steven Amundson.

Dan Kase • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeThink music from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and mix in a little more ragtime and a hint of bluegrass.

SUNDAY, MAY 29

Tap the Barrel • 11am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSee May 28 description.

Bill Koncar • 1-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPopular accordionist who plays a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, fox trots, swing, Latin rhythms and classic rock and pop tunes.

St. Olaf Commencement • 2pmSt. Olaf


MONDAY, MAY 30

High School Band Concert • 9am


TUESDAY, MAY 31


Bill Koncar


S P O R T S Here are the home games…

Sunday, May 1SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Carleton, 12pmBASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Randolph Railcats, 2pm

Monday, May 2SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs. Bethel University, 4pmBASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:30pm

Dundas Dukes vs. Pine Island Pioneers, 7:30pm

Tuesday, May 3SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Martin Luther College, 4pm

Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 4:30pm

Wednesday, May 4BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. UW-La Crosse, 2:30pm

Thursday, May 5GOLF – Raiders Girls Varsity Invitational, 2pm, Willingers Golf

CourseTENNIS – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 4:15pmBASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 4:30pm

Saturday, May 7BASEBALL – Carleton vs. St. Olaf, 1pm

Sunday, May 8BASEBALL – Northfi eld Knights vs. Hampton Cardinals, 2pm

Dundas Dukes vs. Hastings Hawks, 6:05pm

Monday, May 9SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 4:30pm

Tuesday, May 10SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:30pm

Wednesday, May 11BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Minneapolis Angels, 7:30pm

Thursday, May 12SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Shakopee, 4:30pm

Friday, May 13SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, Owatonna, Rochester

Century, 4pmBASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. Waseca, 4:30pm

Sunday, May 15BASEBALL – Northfi eld Knights vs. Lake City Serpents, 2pm

Monday, May 16GOLF – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of Holy Angels, Chanhassen,

Chaska, Farmington, New Prague, Red Wing, Shakopee, 3pm

Tuesday, May 17BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs. New Prague, 4:30pm

Wednesday, May 18GOLF – Raiders Girls vs. Richfi eld, 3pmBASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Albert’s Gators, 7:30pm

Thursday, May 19TRACK & FIELD – Raiders Invitational at St. Olaf, 3:45pmSOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Chaska, 4:30pm

Friday, May 20BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Anoka Bucs, 7:30pm

Wednesday, May 25BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Austin Greyhounds, 7:30pm

Friday, May 27BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Highland Park, 7:30pm

Sunday, May 29BASEBALL – Dundas Dukes vs. Cannon Falls Bears, 6:05pm

Monday, May 30BASEBALL – Northfi eld Knights vs. Dundas Dukes, 2pm

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8:30 p.m.The Grand Event Center opens.

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Innovation. Choice. Tradition.A Christian Community of Senior Housing with Services

dedicated to the development of living environments

and outreach services as works of love and mercy

for aff ging individuals. Ou

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sion

NRC TODAY

(507) 664-3466 • 900 Cannon Valley Drive • Northfield, MN 55057 • www.northfieldretirement.org

Spring 2011

pringtime brings about energy,

renewal and inspiration. At North-

field Retirement Community, these

are all on proud display as the campus

undergoes beautification projects like the

Pathways of Faith Park.

The Pathways of Faith Park is a commu-

nity nature area that reflects NRC’s mis-

sion and captures the spirit of a Chris-

tian’s faith walk. Bordered by Cedar

Avenue on the west and a small city park

to the south, the three-acre site on the

NRC campus is an ideal setting for the

park – equally benefiting the citizens of

Northfield and the residents and visitors

of Northfield Retirement Community.

The Pathways of Faith Park captures the

essence of a faith journey through several

features:

• Journey of Faith paths marked by

Bible verses;

• A stream symbolizing the River of

Life flowing through the park;

• Gardens named after spiritual

gifts; and

• The high point of the park and a

Christian’s Faith Journey – the

Heavenly City with a cross-shaped

reflection pool, Trinity Rock and

four ornamental trees representing

the Gospels.

Pathways of Faith Park – To Beautify, Connect and Inspire

S

continued on page 4

n mid-April, during National Vol-

unteer Week, a spring renewal took

place on the Northfield Retirement

Community campus. The first Youth

Volunteer Event was held, helping to

transform the campus from the gray of

winter into the brilliant shades of spring.

NRC’s Youth Volunteer Events are gath-

erings of community members, youth

groups and others designed to build

connections, encourage community

involvement and enrich the lives of both

residents and volunteers.

Youth Volunteer Events Kick Off!

I

Phase One of the park development continues this spring with the creation of paths and placement of benches.

continued on page 2

April volunteer gathering was the first of its kind at NRC, with an upcoming event planned for June 25.

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The park is conducive to relaxation,

meditation and inspiration. Within the

park, visitors can seek a contemplative

experience and find renewal and

spiritual growth.

A gathering area will offer space for

small community events or church wor-

ship. Winding paths and benches invite

youth, adults and older adults to slow

down, connect and spend cherished time

together. Gardens offer volunteer oppor-

tunities for individuals and groups from

churches, youth groups and schools.

Land for the park has already been

cleared. Spades will be in the ground by

the first week of June. Phase One of park

development will near completion in the

fall with earthwork accomplished, trees

planted and concrete laid. This season’s

work includes the creation of paths,

electric work, placement of benches and

work on water runs.

Individual and organizational sup-

port for the park has come from The

Northfield Area Foundation (providing

two $2,000 grants in the past two years

toward park development) and the

Rotary Club of Northfield (providing

community outreach monies in the

amount of $400 toward the purchase of

a park bench). Additionally, NRC has

recently received word of a $1,500 grant

from the Union Pacific Community-

based Grant Program for further park

development (see article on page 3).

With the launch of the NRC capital

campaign in September, individual and

corporate giving options to support the

park abound. Signage opportunities exist

for the purchase of benches, upkeep of

gardens and more.

For further information, contact

Ingrid Anderson Sampo, Vice Presi-

dent of Fund Development, Northfield

Retirement Community Foundation,

[email protected],

(507) 664-3471. •

A preliminary rendering of the Pathways of Faith Park.

continued from page 1

“ The Pathways of Faith Park is a true reflection of the ministry of Northfield Retirement Community. From the first day of dedication back in 1969 until today, NRC has been committed to caring for the body, mind and spirit.

“

– Kyle Nordine, President and CEO

astor

Kristine

Braaten-Lee

joins the staff of

NRC after serving

the Lutheran

Campus Ministry

at the University of

Minnesota Morris and as Pastor at

Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta,

Minnesota. Already having a connection

to our campus, Kristine is the daugh-

ter of Pastor Arndt and Hazel Braaten.

NRC is very excited to have Kristine as

our new Chaplain!

I am really looking forward to begin-

ning this new call at NRC in Northfield.

Northfield is the closest thing to home that

the Braaten clan can lay claim to since

leaving Norway so long ago. Northfield

also is where my dad’s parents settled

when they retired from mission work in

New Pastor Welcomed at NRC

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Pastor Kristine Braaten-Lee

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900 Cannon Valley DriveNorthfield, MN 55057(507) 664-3466www.northfieldretirement.org

Northfield Retirement Community PAGE 3

NRC TODAYCREDITSNRC Today, a publication of

Northfield Retirement Community,

is published four times a year.

Spring 2011: Volume 3, Number 2

President and CEO: Kyle Nordine, LNHA

orthfield Retirement Com-

munity recently received two

generous grants to help support

campus beautification and community

connection projects.

Union Pacific awarded NRC a $1,500

grant for the development of a Path-

ways of Faith Park, the unique NRC

project intended for use by NRC

residents and Northfield citizens as a

place where they may enjoy the beauty

of nature. Here they may meditate,

find spiritual renewal, come together

for community events or church wor-

ship, and discover outreach opportuni-

ties such as gardening – a practice many

view as spiritually renewing in itself.

In a similar vein, the Northfield Healthy

Community Initiative provided NRC

with a $400 grant to be used to offset ex-

penses associated with the recent Youth

Volunteer Event. The event brought

together older adults residing on the

NRC campus and youth volunteers from

schools, churches and area youth groups.

The Northfield Healthy Community

Initiative (HCI) works with community

partners to foster collaboration and to

support community-driven efforts that

benefit Northfield youth and families.

By offering its support, HCI strives to

build the capacity of the community to

more effectively serve its young people.

HCI is a coalition, run by a board of

community leaders, youth, parents and

school personnel.

Kyle Nordine, NRC President and

CEO, said, “We are extremely grateful

to both Union Pacific and the Northfield

Healthy Community Initiative for their

generosity and support of our efforts to

extend our mission, enhance our campus

and reach out to the Northfield com-

munity. Both the Pathways of Faith Park

project and the Youth Volunteer Events

help bring members of our community

together with members of the greater

Northfield region, and both efforts ben-

efit greatly from the kindness of these

two organizations.” •

NRC Receives Generous Grants

A $400 Northfield Healthy Community Initiative Grant helped to fund NRC’s Youth Volunteer Event.

Pictured are Becky Haar, Sibley Elementary teacher, Orbert Grinde, event participant who resides on the NRC campus, and student participants at the event.

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Madagascar, and Northfield is the place I

associate with getting to know my grand-

parents when our family was on furlough

from mission work in Madagascar.

Though I have been serving in ministry

mostly with young adults these past

six years, I consider it a privilege and

an honor to serve as pastor among

residents closer to my age and the age of my

parents. Any other age groups that are rep-

resented among the worshipers in the NRC

Chapel and that make up the community

of NRC will only enhance what already

seems like an ideal pastoral call!

Blessed Easter!

–Pastor Kristine Braaten-Lee


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The volunteer events are the brainchild

of Karen Adams, NRC Landscape Gar-

dener. Motivating Karen’s event plan-

ning was a story told to her by a young

woman who recalled a time when she

visited her grandmother, then a resi-

dent at NRC. On those visits, she met

other residents and as a result found the

encounters to be very positive, meaning-

ful experiences. Because her impression

from those interactions with older adults

was so powerful, she chose to re-establish

contact with current NRC residents. In

fact, she not only decided to visit again,

but also chose to seek employment at

NRC where she could reach out to resi-

dents on a daily basis.

This woman’s story, together with Karen’s

memories of observing youth group

visits with NRC residents, have inspired

Karen’s vision for these Youth Volunteer

Events. Youth from scout troops, 4-H

groups, schools and churches, and older

adults living on the NRC campus, can

become acquainted and together join

forces to beautify the NRC campus with

plants and flowers. Others can opt to

remain indoors to play games of their

choice, includ-

ing popular Wii

games that are not

only fun, but help

to develop and

maintain physical

and brain health

in youth and older

adults.

As a result, not

only is the campus

beautified, but

youth also become familiar with the

how-to’s of planting flowers in a garden

setting and the steps one needs to take to

ensure that plants thrive.

Over and above gardening skills, a real

connection can develop between the

youth and older adults. As friendships

are established, both groups will gain an

appreciation of one another’s similari-

ties and differences, develop a respect

for one another, and value each other’s

uniqueness. In the process, self-esteem

is fostered in youth who feel good about

reaching out and helping residents. As

youth take time to share with senior

citizens and listen to them, they commu-

nicate to NRC residents that their lives

have value. In turn, residents relay to the

youth that they appreciate their visits.

The April Youth Volunteer Event was

made possible in part by a $400 grant

from the Northfield Healthy Commu-

nity Initiative (see article on page 3). The

next Youth Volunteer Event is scheduled

for June 25. Youth and youth groups

from elementary age through college are

encouraged to participate.

For more information, parents, youth,

and youth group leaders may contact

Milosha Malecha, NRC Coordinator of

Activities and Volunteer Opportunities,

[email protected], or at

(507) 664-3472. •


Joey Dempsey with his pen pal Jean from the Northfield Manor.

‘‘ “

– Christine Hamblin, volunteer

“ Our first NRC Youth Volunteer Event was a success! Over 50 kids, 25 adult volunteers, staff volunteers and many of the NRC residents were there to socialize, play board games and paint plant markers.

“

– Karen Adams, NRC Landscape Gardener

Not all kids have a grandparent nearby. I thought it was great to see the youth and aging adults intertwine!

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orthfield Retirement Commu-

nity is pleased to continue its

legacy of providing innovative

care and housing options to seniors by

implementing eNeighbortm, a new home

healthcare option.

Soon to be available to seniors in the

Northfield community, this new tech-

nology allows many older people to stay

in their homes yet find comfort in the

fact that their health conditions and

needs are being monitored by family,

friends or healthcare professionals. The

technology is currently being tested by

Northfield Retirement Community

residents in both the assisted living areas

and independent living apartments.

Developed under the direction of

the National Institute on Aging, the

eNeighbortm wireless monitoring system

is a reliable automatic personal emergen-

cy response system. The system provides

unequaled access to help seniors, while

maintaining privacy and dignity. The

eNeighbortm system from Healthsense

automatically detects when you have

fallen or need assistance and will call for

help … without the need to push a call

button.

How the system worksThe eNeighbortm system uses small

sensors placed around the home. These

sensors detect routine activities and

movement throughout the home during

the day and night. The system learns

your normal activity levels and will call

for assistance if it detects any significant

changes. Privacy is intact as there are no

cameras, and the sensors are very small

and unnoticeable.

NRC hopes to make this new technol-

ogy available to residents of the broader

Northfield community by October 1,

2011. Take the next step and learn more

about eNeighbortm by contacting Tina

Sears, Vice President of Community

Health Services at (507) 664-3488. •

NRC To Unveil Innovative eNeighborTM Option to Northfield Community

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Tina Sears, Vice President of CommunityHealth Services and Ethel Roster.

Don’t Forget!Here are some key dates to keep in mind this

spring and summer:

NRC Golf TournamentMonday, June 6 at Northfield Golf Club

11:00 a.m. – Registration and Lunch

12:15 p.m. – Welcome, Announcements,

and Rules

12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start

5:30 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Ceremony

NRC Youth Volunteer EventJune 25

Satisfaction Surveys2011 Family/Resident and Employee satisfaction

surveys will be distributed in late June

Thank You to All Our Donors!

Kyle Nordine, Dorothy and Dean Ostlie, and Ingrid Anderson Sampo.

Turn the page to see a list of ALL our generous supporters.

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Partner: $10,000 and aboveELCA Grant Leonard and Sophia Harper and

Family

Benefactor: $1,000–$9,999AnonymousArthur and Marian Bagaason Michael and Marlys Behr Bethel Lutheran ChurchChristiania Lutheran Church,

LakevilleKatherine Filbrandt Carol and Gerald Gengenbach Robert and Betty Hansen James Carl and Jeanette Hooper Carol V. Johnson Richard Lewis William and Lullo Lindstrom Jerry and Liz MaasMN Community FoundationNorthfield Area Foundation Dean and Dorothy Ostlie Lois Rand

Sponsor: $250–$999AnonymousIngrid Anderson SampoCatherine BickelJohn and Betsy Bierman Pastor Don and Mary BlakeOletta BoweArndt and Hazel BraatenJames Dimick James and Marlys Dyvig John and Frances Evenson Gail and Barry Fick Diane and Daryl Goulson Robert and Dona Hadland Valborg Hallan Frieda Hodgkinson Paul and Lillian Jacobson Charles LunderJane Martin Stephen and Abbie Meierbachtol John and Beverly Moses Margery Nelson Kyle and Candace Nordine Northfield RotaryGerhard Nygaard Ila Oleson Piper Jaffray & Co Brett and Michele Reese Hilbert N. and Bernadine Reese Deane Richardson Jean Savina

Lois Slinger Sylvia Solberg Solor Women of the ELCA St. John’s Lutheran Church Christine Stime Orville Swenson Jennie Swiggum Lois Vevle Arlene and Edward Williams Ronald and Gail Wolfe

$100–$249AIGAnne Bodman Bernard and Linda Borene Norman and Joyce BoyumSarah and J. Ben Buck Lois Burgoyne Mary Carson Larry and Nordis Christenson Ruth Dilley Lorna and Joseph Docken, Jr. Andrew and Betty Een Jennifer Facciani Elaine Feroe Ruth C. GoetschelDolores HilleJoseph and Jeanette IversonAngela and Dennis Jairett Arden and Catherine Johnson Jerry Kipp and Rosie Sharkey Alice KlineDavid and Donna KnudtsonCarol Korda and Bruce Dalgaard William H. KuhnsElizabeth and Richard C. Lace Julie and David LarsonLillian MoenKathleen MoriartyMonte and Cindy NelsonRay and Janet Nelson Northfield Ministerial AllianceTerry Origer Kay Smith and Arnold Ostebee Maebel Otteson Silas C. and Katherine Peterson, Jr.

George and Judith PincJean Polkow Jacquelyn Reuter Anne Romstad and FamilyPhillip and Marie Ryden Jack and Pamela Schwandt Marlys and Glen ShirleyMargaret SpearJoan StoeszSolveig Steendal

Norris and Joyce Stephenson William Talen Sherry TrumanVistura Hospital Staff Dr. Bradley and Veronica Wille Xcel Energy-4Charity

Foundation, Inc.

$1–$99Helen Aase Muriel AlbergBruce and Jane Albers Helen Albers Lillian AllbeeMaxine AmundsonLyla Arneson Jean and David AudusBette Bass Mavis and Arthur Bell Noreen Benson Stanley BerntsonZona Bickel Linda Blaisdell Marilyn Boschee Robert and Deloris Boudreau Arliss Boyum Mary Boyum Joyce Briggs James and Gloria BurmeisterDarlene CallisterJean Canfield Margaret Carrington Jerry and Terry Cassem Stephen Albers and Cathy Larson John and June Chester Marjorie Childs Judith Christensen Ruth Christensen Roger and Virginia CooperWilliam and Elizabeth CuppRichard and Joanne Dahlin Dan and Cahrene Dimick Kathryn Dobratz Iva M. DodsonGary and Jane Dreier Helen and Milo Edel Ellen Ellickson Randall and Charlene

Erickson-Knox Ruth EstremIvan and Pauline Fagre Darlene FinchPhyllis and Jon Finger Marilyn Finneseth Evelyn FolstromAdele and Howard Fosser Frandsen Bank and Trust

Elizabeth and Dr. Jon Fredlund Sharon Geldaker Robert and Jane Gelle GiveMN Dr. Richard and Lois Goehtz Betty Gorman Krista GormanBeverly Gorr Marvin and Judy Grundhoefer Sharon and James Gullickson Lester and Della GundersonHarris and Ruby HagenJean Hale Wayne and Candace Hallcock Maxine Halverson I. Ruth HansenAllan and Lorraine Hanson Lorraine Hanson Patricia HanzlikGeorge and Gretchen HardgroveVicki Lynn HarperJoyce HarterE. Jean Harwood Marilyn HaugenJoanne Hebert Michael and Elizabeth HoltBelden Hope Betty Horejsi Mary Hovey Bonnie HurlbertGeorge and Solveig Hyland CarlsonCharles and Marilyn JacobsonRosemary JandaMarian Jandro Curtis and Ruth Johnson Jack JohnsonKent G. JohnsonLowell and Barbara JohnsonMildred JohnsonSelma A. Johnson Violet Jones Beth KendallMary Kern Gloria KiesterSarah and David KiseRobert and Patricia KnutsenPhyllis Knutson Sylvia Knutson Daniel and Karen Koester Joyce and Nick KoropchakJane KoskovichPaul KrauseRuth and Perry KruseReuben and Arlet KvidtRandall and Nadine LangworthyRaymond and Darlene Larson

Expressing Our Gratitude Foundation Gifts Received from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

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Richard and Sheryl LewisGrace LundbergJohn and Jeanne LygreNorma LyonsLois MacKay Marshall and Anne Marie MacKayPatrick and Karen MaderKenneth and Joyce MadoleMilosha and Corey Malecha Roger and Phyllis MaringMary Marquis Lloyd and Charleen MartensMartha/Claudia Circle of St. John’s

Lutheran ChurchMyron McColl George McCorkellBarbara and Matthew McDonaldMary Ann MelquistHarriet Menard Kari Nelson and Steven MeyerPaul and Anne Meyer-RuppelJames Moberg Nola Moen Marsha Montigne Solveig and Christian Morkeberg Norval MorseKathy MrozLorraine MullenmeisterAllan and Imogene NelsonArnold and Jeanette NelsonDoris NelsonHenrietta NelsonKaren and Jim Nesius Doreen NessKaren NordNordic Arts Club Dorothy NorrisMargaret O’Connell Pat and Jim Oevering Harland and Opdahl OpdahlShirley OtnessJerold and Karen OtteSusan and Barry OtternessJim and Suzanne PaschGary and Kristi PasekGloria Paul Bonnie and Don Pavek Judy PeaseCaroline N. PelantGenevieve PercivalVera PerkinsRuth A. PetersenBelinda and Keith Peterson Bruce and Carol PetersonCoral A. Peterson Paul and Deaun PetersonLarry and Avis PettersonRobert and Thora PhelpsJoAnn PolleyThomas and Gloria PorterSigrid QuelloMark and Julie RichardsonJane and Dennis Rinehart Ronald and Mary Rodman

Linda RossiElton and Connie RybergMaryls SchindeldeckerJohn SchultzMary and Arland SchwakeEulalie SmestadLinda SmithElisabeth SovikSt. Dominic’s ChoirRobert A. SteeleJoan StoeszBernice StrandStratis HealthNoel and Lois StratmoenPhyllis SwansonSteve and Judy SwansonAllan and Nancy SwensonCurtis L. SwensonBeverly SwiggumMike SwiggumGerald and Mary Taylor Carol and Edward TerrySherrie ThibodeauGloria ThomasMary Loven and Thomas Holt Howard and Julie ThorsheimShirley TollefsonLaura Tverberg Richard and Marlene VanasekMargaret VanderkolkSolveig VeldeFerdinand and June VolkertAnn WaiteDean and Laura WangsnessFlorence Wangsness Jeanette WasilowskiDeWayne and Theo WeeJoAnne and Don WeedPhyllis WegnerKaren WermagerEileen and Ronald

WermerskirchenTom WetmoreMary White Martha Whitehead Robert WillGerald and Florraine WilliamsHazelle WilliamsPaul and Kathryn WiseArnold and Celena Witt Gary Opperman and Kay WolfeMark and Lavonne YoungEdmund and Rose Youngquist

Gifts were Given in Memory of:Rolf AesengRev. Earl AmundsonJessica AskelsonLaDonna BalkeVirginia BanksAlice BarrettLois BendicksonCarroll and Phyllis BestulRichard BickelHarlan Blockhus

Carol BoichIola BoreneGrace BoudreauMarcella CarrelBob ChristensenFritz ChristensenRose DaySteven DilleyNancy DimickMarcella DixDale DodsonE. Ruth EricssonRuby ExelJennings FeroePaul ForsythVirginia GangseiFrank B GoetschelRuth GoetschelPhyllis GormanCarmen GroveMarlys GundersonHenrietta HallcockMilt HansonJoe HanzlikLeonard and Sophia HarperRobert HarterMarguerite HaubergSanford HaugenLorraine Ann HeilMargo HoweDavid and Thelma JohnsonKathryne N. JohnsonJohn KernSharon KippJerome KoskovichNina LampmanTena LarsonElayne LewisDoug LofdahlLorraine LunderDonna MalechaDonna Mae McCollMildred McWilliamsRudy MelquistAudrey MobergEarl MoenMargaret MorseInez MostromStan NessHarold Oleson Ostlie ParentsPauline OtteHerb and Florence PageWilliam PelantRoland and Mildred PetersonMarcus and Maria PoneVictor QuelloDr. Sidney RandArthur and Amanda ReeseMyrtle ReiswigPhyllis RichardsonBetty RossiJulia SavinaElsie Schindeldecker

Harold and Betty SchultePat SharkeyHellen ShollElmer SjulstadAlfred SlettenWilliam SlingerFlora SmithAnsgar SovikLloyd SwartwoudtJosephine SwensonOlga SwensonRick SwensonMarion SwiggumGary SwitzerHarold and Edna TempleJohn ThomasGladys TorkelsonCurtis WallaceOtto WangsnessJack WasilowskiArnhild WermagerDorothy WestlingPeg WhytlawBill WilliamsHazelle WilliamsEdgar WolfeCathy Zuhlke

Gifts were Given in Honor of:The Ostlie Grandchildren The Bell Children Leo and Lois BjorlieEleanor BlockhusLois BurgoyneLeRoy and Marvel DreierMargaret FjelstadHarriet FlatlaDiane GoulsonObert GrindePastor Dan and Cheryl HornPhyllis KnutsonLarry and Annabelle KordaLinda KuhnsRuth LandonMacKay LewisGrace LundbergLois MacKayMarie NordineMaebel OttesonAnnette PetersonBill PolleyLois RandDeane RichardsonRoger SjulstadSylvia SolbergBernice StrandAdeline SummersOrville SwensonRobert and Marie ThompsonFlorence WangsnessAlice WolfeCarol Zappel

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Northfield Retirement Community

Save the Date!June 6, 2011 is our 5th Annual

NRC Golf Classic!

Northfield Golf Club

Mondaynjoy the beautiful weather and

meet your friends and colleagues

for golf on Monday, June 6 at

the Fifth Annual NRC Golf Classic at

Northfield Golf Club.

The fun begins with lunch and registra-

tion at 11:00 a.m. followed by a welcome

and golf instructions at 12:15 p.m. The

tourney is a scramble format with a shot-

gun start at 12:30 p.m. An exciting day

on the golf course will be capped with a

dinner and awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

For golfers, there are four hole-in-one

opportunities with a chance to win a new

car. The day will also feature a number of

drawings, hole prizes and the chance to

compete in the skins game. The entry fee

includes:

• A round of golf with cart

• Lunch and sit-down dinner

• Gift items

• Chances to win prizes

• Cash payout for winning teams

Hole sponsorships are still

available and prize donations are also

needed. To ensure your spot in the tour-

nament, register by May 27. For more

information, contact Tom Nielsen at

(507) 664-3474, or visit our website at:

www.northfieldretirement.org. Non-golfers

are also welcome to join us for dinner and

the awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

By taking part in our Golf Classic, you

will have the opportunity to support our

important mission of developing living

environments and outreach services as

works of love and mercy for

aging individuals. Because of the

generosity of our sponsors and golfers,

we will be empowered to grow our

Christian community of housing with

services, dedicated to the needs of the

older adults we serve. Through innova-

tion, choice and tradition, NRC will

honor the trust placed in us, as we con-

tinue to offer the highest quality services

and progressive programming to help

seniors age in place. •

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Fifth Annual NRC Golf Classic Set for June 6

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(l to r) Dave Swensen, Steve Meierbachtol, Chris

Herzog and Jim Dimik take a break during their

game to pose for a snapshot.

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Northfi eld Public Library – 507/645-6606First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri and Sat, 10-11amPatty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10amToddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 10amPreschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10am

Northfi eld Public Schools Community Services – 507/664-3649

Northfi eld Senior Center – www.northfi eldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults in a pre-mier fi tness facility with an indoor pool and certifi ed fi tness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fi tness classes and more.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206Find art-related classes for kids and adults at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.

River Bend Nature Center, 507/332-7151 – classes and activi-ties at www.rbnc.org.

Time Travel – History Tours of River Bend – Join a naturalist for a journey back in time to discover the history of the land. Travel is by golf cart. Tours last 1.5 hours and can accommo-date up to fi ve people. Call to schedule. Donations welcome.

Introduction to Composting and Gardening – Saturday, May 14, 2-3:30pm – Composting can provide wonderful benefi ts to any garden and is good for the environment. In this introduction you’ll get started, discuss gardening basics and learn to develop a garden at home. End by putting your new skills to the test while planting wildfl owers around River Bend!

Exploring for Signs of Spring –Saturday, May 21, 10:30am-12pm – Learn about spring wildlife on a family friendly adven-ture. Explore ponds to look for frogs, turtles, and birds, then venture into the forest to look for mammals and bugs. Some time exploring will be off the trail, so dress to play outside.

Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336 Third Monday of the month, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault

Carleton College – Birding for Beginners Field Trip – Satur-day, May 21, 6:30-8:30am, Lower Arboretum. Learn basics of how to identify birds by call and appearance.

The Cheese Cave – 507/334-3988, cheesecave.net, Faribault – Unsettled Ale Society – Second Thursday of the month, May 12,

7:30pm – a club of local home brewers and beer enthusiasts who sample beer from The Cheese Cave and home brews, talk beer and share beer stories. Come to learn or to simply enjoy! For info, contact Laura, 507/334-3988 or Kevin, 507/291-1121.

Foodies Club – Monday, May 9, 6pm – meets monthly. Join Jill Mackey and talk food styles, recipes, ingredients, methods of cooking and more! This month: clam chowder, Boston baked beans and other New England favorites.

Cooking with Jill Mackey, May 28, 10am – Start out your weekend with a bang! A different class, monthly on a Saturday morning, 10-11ish. This month: “Pesto.” Learn to make pesto from your choice of herb. 507/334-3988 to register. $25/person. Seating limited.

Cub Scout Pack 300 – 612/490-4048, www.cubs300.org

Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 507/645-0301First and third Mondays

Just Food Co-op – 507/650-0106 – Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331 – knit, chat, share ideas and get help.

The Key Mondays: Book Club, 5pmTuesdays: Photo Club, 5:30pm – developing and learning. Game Night, 7pmWednesdays: College Prep, 7-8:30pm – learn about the ACT,

fi nancial aid, how to write a college essay, etc. The Key will pay for college applications for those not able. Most who show up are paired with a caring and knowledgeable adult.

Thursdays: Art Night, 6pmFridays: Movie Night, 7pmSundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5pm – for details, call 507/663-0715.

Bittersweet Eatery & Gathering Place/Mr. JST Technology Consulting LLC – mrjst.com/coffee_with_a_geek.html Coffee with a Geek – Saturdays, 9-11am – Easily accessible technol-ogy consulting sessions. Fifteen-minute session: $10. For more information or to schedule a session, visit web link above or call 507/581-3346.

MOMS Club – northfi [email protected] – First Wednesday of each month, 10am, St. Peter’s Church. If you are a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom, this club may be for you. MOMS Club is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms.

Monarch Gift Shop – Free Weekly Guided Meditation – every Wednesday, 7-8pm – 607/663-7720. Take a break from your week and set your mind and spirit free with mediation in a spacious and relaxed environment.

Northfi eld Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at www.northfi eldartsguild.org.

Northfi eld Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9) – Sundays, 3-4pm – Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Clubs, Classes and More…

Since 1949 • 410 Division Street • Northfield, MN • 507-645-8392

First Communion • Confirmation Mother’s Day • Graduation

Memorial Day Weekend • Father’s Day

pies • cookies • buns • dinner rolls

Celebrate your special occasion with a beautiful Quality Bakery cake


8Andrew Walesch • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsConcert: Naknefeler Orchestra and Valhalla Band • 1:30pmChristiansen 138, St. OlafExhibit Opening Reception: Senior Show #2 • 2-4pmFlaten Art Museum, St. OlafTheater: Wit • 2-4pmArena Theater, CarletonFaculty Recital: Baroque Trio • 3-4:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonConcert: Gospel Choir3:30pm, Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafConcert: Jazz II and III4:30pm, Lion’s Pause, St. OlafConcert: St. Olaf Philhar-monia • 7:30pmSkoglund Center, St. OlafNorthern Roots Session7:30pm, The Contented Cow

9Multe • 7:30-10pmThe Contented Cow

10Thabiti Willis VIZ Presentation: Mother Chiefs and Hus-band Researcher – Gender, Power and Masquerade in Nigeria • Noon-1pm, Gould Library, CarletonCherif Keita Reading and Booksigning • 4:30-5:30pmGould Library, CarletonRagamala Bharatanatyam Master Class • 6:30-8pmCowling Gym, CarletonAcoustic Jam Session7:30pm, The Contented Cow

11Art Exhibit Opening Recep-tion: Riki Kölbl Nelson4-6pm, Northfi eld Senior Center GalleryConcerts: Woodwind Night I and II • 7 and 8:15pmSkifter Hall Studio A, St. OlafTraditional Irish Music7:30pm, The Contented Cow

1Concert: Naknefeler Orchestra • 1-1:30pmChristiansen 140, St. OlafChris Herriges • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThe St. Olaf Band/Minne-sota Symphonic Winds3:30pm, Skoglund, St. Olaf

Raise the Roof Benefi t Dinner • 5:30pmAmerican Legion, Faribault

Theater: Arabian Nights6pm, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

2Yom haShoah (Holocaust Memorial) Service • 5 pmSkinner Chapel, CarletonMulte • 7:30-10pmThe Contented CowNorthfi eld High School Band Concert • 7:30pmNorthfi eld Middle School

3St. Olaf/Carleton Rivalry Documentary Premier6-7pmNorthfi eld Historical Society Concert: Brass Night • 7pmUrness Recital Hall, St. OlafAcoustic Jam Session7:30pm, The Contented Cow

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EVERY MONDAY

Jingo • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll

EVERY TUESDAY

Cribbage • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll

Euchre Tournament • 8pm The Tavern Lounge

Spanglish • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow

EVERY SUNDAY

Politics and a Pint • 6pmThe Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8pmThe Contented Cow

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Euchre • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

MayMay


12Author Reading/Booksigning: Gregory Black • 4-5:30pmGould Library Athenaeum, CarletonExhibit Opening: We’ve Got Your Goat – The Notorious Carleton/St. Olaf Rivalry • 6:30-7:30pmNorthfi eld Historical SocietyLyric Theatre: Into the Woods • 8pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Karaoke • 8pm, 620 GrillMarv Gohman • 8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeThe Uptown 5 • 11pm-1amThe Contented Cow

13Convocation: Annie Leonard • 10:50-11:50am, Skinner Chapel, CarletonAnnual Empty Bowls • Noon-1pmBald Spot, Carleton Dance: First Year Project/Open State 4pm, Dittmann Studio 1, St. Olaf

Ray Coudret • 5-7pm, Contented CowShrek Forever After • 7pmNorthfi eld High School Auditorium

Monroe Crossing • 7:30pm, Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, FaribaultSymphony Band Concert • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, Carleton

Toaster Fork! • 8-11pm, The CowLyric Theatre: Into the Woods • 8pmUrness Recital Hall, St. OlafBonnie & the Clydes • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeKey West Rejects • 9pm, 620 Grill

Groove Factory • 11pm, The Cow

14Family Tennis Block Party • 10:30am-12pm, Northfi eld High School

Wake-Robin • 12-1pm, Bittersweet

Debbie and Dean • 2-5pm, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsNorthfi eld Arts Guild 2011 Spring Dance Concert • 3pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultCannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Cathedral Festival Concert • 7pmBethel Lutheran ChurchDylan Mckinstry, Chad Johnson, Alison Scott • 7:30-9:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, Faribault

The 952 • 8-11pm, The Contented Cow

Art Vandalay • 8-11:30pm, The TavernLyric Theatre: Into the Woods • 8pmUrness Recital Hall, St. OlafSober Peter • 11pm-1amThe Contented Cow

5Lecture: Photography On The Edge4:30-6 pm, Boliou Hall AuditoriumFirst Thursday of the Month Fun Fest 5-8pm, Downtown Cannon FallsThe History of Radio • 7pmRice County Historical Society Museum, FaribaultIan G. Barbour Lecture: Malika Zeghal 7-8:30pm, Great Hall, CarletonTheater: Wit • 7:30-9:30pmArena Theater, Carleton

Karaoke • 8pm, 620 Grill

Matt Arthur & Friends • 8-10:30pmThe Contented Cow

Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pm, The Tavern

6 Honors Day Convocation 10:10am, Boe Chapel, St. OlafConvocation: Arn Chorn Pond • 10:50-11:50am, Skinner Chapel, CarletonSpirit and Water: A New Global Wa-ter Ethos • 2pm, Tomson 280, St. OlafBrain Food or Toxic Threat: Do Contaminants in Fish Contribute to ADHD? • 3:30pm, Tomson 280, St. Olaf

Rod Kinny • 5-7pm, Contented CowTransformation/Transcultural/Transgender Performances of Identity • 6-8 pm, CarletonNorthfi eld Youth Choirs with Plattville Children’s Choir • 7pm, Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior, FaribaultExhibit Opening Reception: Again, again • 7-9pmNorthfi eld Arts Guild

Theater: Pseudolus • 7:30pm, St. Olaf

Theater: Wit • 7:30-9:30pm, CarletonTheater: Lie, Cheat and Genufl ect8pm, Northfi eld High School

Shoot Lucy • 8-11pm, Contented CowTumeni Brothers Duo • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

Concert: Jazz I • 8:15pm, St. OlafGoodsell Observatory Open House9-11pm, CarletonPeter Diggins with Organic Bananas 9pm onward, 620 Grill

7Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30amRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultYMCA Healthy Kids Day • 9am-12pmNorthfi eld High SchoolSpring Girls Day Away • 10am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSarah Swan McDonald • 1-3pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsInternational Festival • 2-4pmBald Spot, CarletonBig Hats, Big Hearts: Second Annual Auction for the Arts and Derby Party 4-7pm, Paradise Center, Faribault

Occasional Jazz • 5-7pm, The CowTheater: Pseudolus • 7:30pmChristiansen 233, St. OlafTheater: Wit • 7:30-9:30pmArena Theater, CarletonTheater: Lie, Cheat and Genufl ect 8pm, Northfi eld High School

Area 51 • 8-11pm, The Contented Cow

Jon Manners • 8-11:30pm, The TavernElvis • 9pmCastle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Karaoke – Rueb & Castle Rock at 9Jesse James Lanes at 10

EVERY SATURDAY

DJ MusicRueb & Castle Rock and 620 Grill

For details on these and more events,

check out the Happenings listings

with descriptions elsewhere

in this guide.


29Tap the Barrel • 11am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBill Koncar • 1-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

St. Olaf Commencement2pm, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session7:30pm, The Contented Cow

30High School Band Concert 9amMulte • 7:30-10pmThe Contented Cow

31Acoustic Jam Session7:30pm, The Contented Cow

For details on these and more events,

check out the Happenings listings

with descriptions elsewhere

in this guide.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

15Amy’s Savy Seconds Visit • 1-5pm, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls

J.A.S. • 2-5pm, Cannon River Winery, Cannon FallsCannon Valley Regional Orchestra: Cathedral Festi-val Concert • 3pmSt. Wenceslaus Cathedral, New PragueJazz Concert • 3-4:30pmConcert Hall, CarletonSt. Olaf Orchestra and Senior Soloists • 3:30pmBoe Chapel, St. OlafNorthern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

16Lecture: Unquenchable – America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It 5-6pm, Boliou Hall, CarletonMulte • 7:30-10pmThe Contented Cow

17Open Discussion: The Middle East • 7pmRueb ‘N’ SteinDance Presentation: Sthree 7-8pm, Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonAcoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented CowFull Moon Night Hike8:30-10pm, River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

18Ragamala Dance • 7pmSkinner Chapel, CarletonTraditional Irish Music 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

22The Repair Co. • 1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsConcert: Northfi eld Trou-badors Men’s Chorus • 2pmSt. John’s Lutheran ChurchDance Performance2-3:30pmArena Theater, CarletonNorthern Roots Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

23Carleton Jazz • 5pmThe Contented CowMulte • 7:30-10pmThe Contented Cow

24Bob Dylan Birthday Fest6-11pm, The Contented CowAcoustic Jam Session 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

High School Concerto Concert • 7:30pmMiddle School Auditorium

25Curator Presentation on Art and Literature • 4-5pmGould Library, CarletonTraditional Irish Music 7:30pm, The Contented Cow

EVERY MONDAY

Jingo • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll

EVERY TUESDAY

Cribbage • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll

Euchre Tournament • 8pm The Tavern Lounge

Spanglish • 7:30-9pmThe Contented Cow

EVERY SUNDAY

Politics and a Pint • 6pmThe Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8pmThe Contented Cow

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Euchre • 7pmCastle Rock and Roll


THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

19Mayfl y Music Festival The Contented CowNew Moon Trio • 5-7pmSpruce Top Review • 8-10:30pmStudy Hall • 11pm-12:30amNorthfi eld Wine Club Presents Sum-mer Slippers • 7-9pm, The Grand

Karaoke • 8pm, 620 Grill

Alison Rae • 8:30-11pm, The Tavern

20Mayfl y Music Festival The Contented CowCarey Langer • 5-7pmPeter Diggins and Friends • 8-10:30pmWalker Brothers Band • 11pm-1am Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream • 7:30pm, ARTechDance Performance • 7:30-9pmArena Theater, CarletonSasha Mercedes • 8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeConcert: Carleton Choir and Carleton Singers • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, Carleton

Chris Silver Band • 9pm, 620 Grill

21Softball Marathon • 9am-7pmBabcock ParkArboretum Volunteer Work Event9am-Noon, Upper Arb, CarletonAndrew Walesch • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsMayfl y Music Festival The Contented CowDime Store Watch • 5-6:30pmMarty Anderson & Goods • 8-10:30pmHigh School Choir Concert • 7:30pmNorthfi eld Middle School AuditoriumTheater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream • 7:30pm, ARTech

MoeDell • 8-11:30pm, Tavern LoungeT.H.E. House Band • 9pmCastle Rock and Roll, Castle Rock

26Karaoke • 8pm, 620 GrillMatt Arthur & Friends • 8-11pmThe Contented CowGuest Artist Concert: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra • 8-9:30pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Alison Rae • 8:30-11pm, The Tavern

27Honors Day Convocation: Stephen Kelly • 3-4pmSkinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Ray Coudret • 5-7pm, Contented Cow

Jacob • 8-11:30pm, The Tavern LoungeConcert: Carleton Orchestra • 8-9:30pmConcert Hall, Carleton

RCAs • 9pm, 620 Grill

28 Tap the Barrel • 11am-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsBill Koncar • 2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSt. Olaf Commencement Weekend Concert • 3pmSkoglund Center, St. OlafJivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing7-11pmSignature Bar and Grill, Faribault

Dan Kase • 8-11:30pm, Tavern Lounge

EVERY FRIDAY

Karaoke – Rueb & Castle Rock at 9Jesse James Lanes at 10

EVERY SATURDAY

DJ MusicRueb & Castle Rock and 620 Grill


Hear the History of Radio from a local Radio LegendJoin KYMN radio founder and Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Famer Wayne Eddy Thursday, May 5 as he presents a delightful and informative talk on radio’s history at the Rice County Histori-cal Society in Faribault, at 7 p.m. A recipient of numerous awards and a former Minnesota Broadcasters Association president, Eddy has been a champion of hometown radio for more than 40 years. Refreshments will be served following the program. Admission $2, free for members. Reservations encouraged: 507/332-2121.

Go! Northfi eld Comes OnlineMay 1, 2011 marks the launch of an exiting new web resource in Northfi eld called, appropriately enough, Go! Northfi eld. This handy go-to source provides information about, and web links to, public transportation options in Northfi eld and Dundas, as well as to the Twin Cities and beyond. There’s information on rideshares, bike routes and trails as well, making it easier to than ever to reduce your carbon footprint. Check it out at go.northfi eld.org. Happy trails.

Minnesota in May: Sticky Fingers and Great BBQTaste the best in the region’s barbecue during this statewide BBQ competition, held this year in Faribault on May 20 and 21, at the Rice County Fairgrounds. Teams come from a fi ve-state region and compete in four categories: brisket, ribs, chicken and pork shoulder. There will kids’ activities, live music, a beer garden and, of course, mouth-watering barbecue. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. on May 20 and 9 a.m. on the 21st. For information, go to www.mnbbq.com.

Got the Music in You? The Entertainment Guide Wants You!Calling all musicians, singers, soloists and bands! This June marks the fourth year of our popular annual tribute; the Music issue features bios, pictures and tantalizing tidbits about Northfi eld-area talent. Want to be included? Send your information – but do it soon – to info@northfi eldguide.com. Questions? Call us at 663-7937. Can’t wait to hear from you. Deadline: May 15.

Raise the Roof, Help a Family Find a HomeMark your calendar for May 1, and enjoy a delicious dinner – for a very good cause – as Rice County Habitat for Humanity hosts its fundraising dinner, “Raise the Roof,” at the American Legion in Faribault. Live and silent auctions will be held during the evening, and $13 of the $25 ticket goes directly to Habitat for Humanity. For tickets, call 507/144-2933, or email [email protected].

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503 Division Street645-6691 • Ruebnstein.com

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620 Grill back cover620 Water St. • 507/786-9797 • Facebook: 620 Grill – Tu-Su 11a-late, closed Mondays. Burgers, fries, soups, sandwiches, wraps, pulled pork and a great bar! Nitelife from 9pm offers karaoke, DJ dancing, live music and more.

Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill27798 Chippendale Ave • 507/645-0676 Facebook: Castle Rock N Roll Bar and Grill – 11-1am (every day). Great burgers and pizza, with daily specials. Located at the corner of Hwy. 3 and Cty. Rd. 86. Private party room available.

Chapati back cover214 Division St. • 507/645-2462 (offi ce 507/645-1665) www.chapati.us – Closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori

entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

The Cheese Cave Page 39318 Central Ave., Suite 6, Faribault 507/334-3988 • www.cheesecave.net – Wed 10am-5:30pm, Thu-Sat 10am-8pm – A light menu of fresh salads and sandwiches, a couple gourmet pizzas and cheese plates to compliment whatever you are drinking. Wines, spirits and Summit beer on tap.

Contented Cow back cover302 Division St. S. www.contentedcow.com 3pm-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

The HideAway Page 16421 Division St. • 507/664-0400 Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery Page 42018 Jefferson Rd. • 507/663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein Page 32503 Division St. • www.ruebnstein.com

507/645-6691 • 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of

imported and domestic beers, fi ne spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.

Mandarin Garden Restaurant – 107 East 4th St. • MandarinGarden-Northfi eld.com507/645-7101 – Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner:

Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Open until 10 Fri and Sat. Authentic Peking and Szechuan cuisine, freshly prepared, dine-in or take-out.

Northfi eld Golf Club – 707 Prairie St. 507/645-4026 • Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri/Sat 11am-9pm – Whether seated in the main dining room, bar, or member’s lounge, beautiful panoramic views of the golf course provide a charming atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menus with a variety of cuisine to savor under the direction of Chef Rafael Perez and his staff.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Page 61401 Riverview Drive • 507/645-4830 • Sun-Wed 5am-11pm, Thu-Sat 24 hrs – Breakfast all day. Favorites include buttermilk pancakes, three-egg omelettes and hearty scrambler dishes. Also serving sandwiches and dinner entrees. Weekday breakfast and lunch specials. Free wi-fi available.

Pan Pan Cafe back cover303 Division St. • 507/786-9200 • Su-Th 11am-8pm, Fr/Sa 11am-9pm – An interna-tional café serving Pan-Asian cuisine on noodles and jasmine rice plus a variety of coffee drinks, teas, beer, wine and sake.

Quarterback Club Page 32116 3rd St. W. • 507/645-7886 • Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfi eld for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and fl ame-broiled hamburgers.

The Tavern of Northfi eld – 212 Division St. www.tavernofnorthfi eld.com • 507/663-0342 Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern offers casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu

items and specials daily featuring fresh fi sh on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

Tea Creations Page 38306 Division St. • 507/786-9500 – Sun-Mon 11am-8pm, Tue-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm – With more than 50 fl avors, bubble tea has brought a whole new meaning to the con-cept of drinking tea. Join the trend. Delicious, colorful and fun. Take a moment and savor the fl avor. Kid friendly, vegan friendly, free wifi , sleek and relaxing atmosphere. Light menu of spring rolls.

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had to be “warmed” in the oven of the kitchen range.) She was the only child of Edward and Ferne Lee. Her father did construction work and was maintenance carpenter for Carleton College. Mag-gie’s future calling was presaged with her position as news editor of the Periscope newspaper her senior year. But after high school and after encountering some health problems, she went to business school in Minneapolis to study accounting and found work there.

One day, while taking the train back to Northfi eld for a visit, she heard that there was a bookkeeping job open at the Northfi eld News. She then discovered her mother had already set up an appointment for her. Maggie nabbed the job and it wasn’t long before she moved into a reporting role as well. Covering city coun-cil and school board meetings stimulated her interest in town poli-tics. She rose through the editorial ranks, becoming editor in 1967, a position she held for 19 years, sometimes working up to 90 hours a week. Maggie “semi-retired” in January of 1986, but continued writing. She still culls news items from the past for Wednesdays and has a column “Maggie Says” on Saturdays. A StarTribune story about her on Jan. 2, 2003, said she has no plans to retire. Maggie told that reporter, “I hope I never have to do that. I hope they carry me out.” She affi rmed to me that she still feels that way.

The Northfi eld News garnered many prizes for Maggie’s writings on history, family, lifestyle and for page layouts and special sections (such as “Back to School”), as well. The headline for Feb. 19, 1953, was “More Honors for Maggie: Elected to Regional Press Women Post; Wins State Prizes on Columns, Stories.” She had won both fi rst and second prizes for her weekly newspaper column, called “For Women Only,” though it is likely men sneaked a peek as well. Her columns depicted everyday events in an engaging, colloquial manner and she would write of trips, including vacations to Mexico, and special events such as to a national convention in Hollywood in 1953 as board member of the National Federation of Press Women.

“Maggie Lee Wins National Prize” was the Northfi eld News headline of May 19, 1955, when she placed second for a news story in a weekly newspaper about a devastating home fi re, where Northfi eld-ers came to the aid of the now homeless family of seven. Maggie had been one of 616 state contest winners entered. In 1966, when Maggie won second prize in the Minnesota Press Women’s Contest for columns in weekly newspapers, a judge wrote, “The writer is a born story teller, able to weave a major item around the most minor

happening and make it all so important.” Another judge praised an editorial of hers, saying, “Making readers see facts in new lights is one of the great challenges for the editorial writer, one this writer accomplishes.”

Maggie continued her winning ways after she was promoted from managing editor to editor in February of 1967. The March 14, 1968, Northfi eld News told of six awards in the annual writing contest of Minnesota Press Women, including fi rst place awards for an editorial asking, “Can the council, business-men communicate?” and for a river beauti-fi cation series. During visits to San Antonio, Maggie had seen a river development project there which she felt might be successful in Northfi eld, where the Cannon River’s course through town was not very picturesque. Through a drumbeat of stories, Maggie pushed for river enhancement. The fi rst

HISTORICHAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLE

By Susan Hvistendahl

Maggie Lee: Northfi eld’s Purple People-PleaserWhen I moved to Northfi eld from New York in 2004 and took an interest in researching and writing about the history of the town where I had attended college in the 1960s, I knew there was only one person that I could consult about almost any aspect of Northfi eld. That was Maggie Lee, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 5 of this year. Amazing, but true: during this month of May she is cele-brating her 67th year of working for the Northfi eld News. She started as the bookkeeper for her hometown newspaper in 1944 but quickly found her métier as a writer and later editor and still is writing today. There will be a tribute to Maggie on June 5 at the Grand Event Cen-ter at 7 p.m., featuring friends of hers, professional entertainers with hometown roots, Johnny Western and Marilyn Sellars.

During Northfi eld’s Sesquicentennial of 2005, Maggie (I just can’t seem to call her by her last name for this column) wrote a book “Northfi eld Ink: Community Stories Along Division Street.” She had at that time written 990 “Do You Remember?” columns about people and events in Northfi eld’s past but only had room for 75 in her book. As former Northfi eld News editor Scott Richardson said in his introduction, Maggie covered “city council, school board, agriculture and business development. She wrote editorials, columns, obituaries; reviewed local concerts and plays; and roamed Division Street year-after-year promoting local businesses and the people who ran them. She has been the community’s historian, its promoter, its confi dante, its ombudsman, its conscience.” In a Northfi eld Historical Society oral interview with Marie Gery, Mag-gie said she once knew the story behind every house in town.

We owe so much as a community to Maggie, who was among the founders of the North-fi eld Historical Society, tireless promoter of river beautifi cation, winner of almost every award that has been given out in Northfi eld, including the Joseph Lee Heywood Award in 2009. On top of all that, she lives to the hilt her role as a town “character.” She is recog-nized by all for her love of cats (at one time she had a collection of 3,000 cat fi gurines) and her propensity for wearing purple. For a role as a reporter in “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2009, I donned a wig, purple suit and a cat pin to pay her a tribute and she loved it!

Maggie was born Margaret Ferne Lee on Jan. 5, 1921, at the hospital which was then at 8th and Water streets. (A famous story of her birth was that the furnace in the hospital nursery went out overnight and the babies One of many awards, “Best Special Section,”

came in 1983. Photo: Northfi eld Historical Society


front-page story on April 6, 1967, had a huge picture of a riverside dining scene in San Antonio and was entitled, “A dream that could come true for Northfi eld – a beautiful Cannon River.” The opening salvo had been made. Years later, with the hard work of volunteers and a city planner, at long last Northfi eld developed river walks which have greatly added to the aesthetics of the town. Arts fairs are held there during Defeat of Jesse James Days and, as of last year, Riverwalk Market Fair is held on summer Saturdays. And the new bike trail on the east side of the river was dedicated to Maggie Lee. Of course, the ribbon she cut at the inauguration was purple.

Maggie explains her passion for purple by saying that she always loved the color. Then for a while manufacturers were not making purple clothing. When purple became popular again one spring, she bought several tops, skirts and dresses in that color. One day she wore a red outfi t downtown and was asked, “Where’s your pur-ple?” So she decided to adopt that color as her fashion statement – not only for purple clothes and shoes, but for her fi ngernails, handbags, wire-rimmed glasses, rings, and so on and gradually, Maggie says, other colors faded from her wardrobe.

Maggie is also known for her love of cats and her mania for collect-ing cat objects of all types, ceramic, metal, wood, fabric, bobble-heads, music boxes, globes, salt and pepper shakers, plates and more, since 1946. A child of the Depression era, Maggie says she fi nds it diffi cult to dispose of things, but in the course of downsizing from one apartment to another on Division Street in 2004, she had to sell off some of the cat collection. She also had to dispose of most of the Mexican artifacts from vacations there and her collections of watermelons, small bells, rabbits, turtles and rocks. She fi nally sold a stuffed peacock that had been in her family since 1909. She now lives in a small west side home where the remaining cats are on shelves, including a shelf which circum-navigates her living room. A live cat, Princess, has succeeded her cats named Pooter and Jiggs, all of whom have been mentioned in her columns from time to time.

Maggie is devoted to Northfi eld, a town of “very intelligent people,” who often band together to help those in need. She adds, “I can’t think of any other town I’ve had the

same feelings for.” Always dedicated to her work, she once said, “My job meant more to me than any guy I ever met.” Maggie concludes, “If I’m ever speaking to young people, I tell them to be sure to pick an occupation they love to do. I surely wouldn’t be working at 90 if I didn’t love it.”

A hometown booster, Maggie chronicled the rising careers of Johnny Western and Marilyn Sellars. Western was the youngest country music DJ in America at the Northfi eld radio studio of Faribault’s KDHL at the age of 14. He went on to work with the famous singing cowboy Gene Autry and appeared in 32 television shows and fi ve feature fi lms. In 1958, Western wrote and sang the “Ballad of Paladin” theme for the CBS television series, “Have Gun, Will Travel,” starring Richard Boone. Western joined the road show of Johnny Cash as fea-tured performer and emcee and recorded many singles and albums with Cash and on his own for Columbia Records. An inductee in many halls of fame, he has played in sell-out concerts in Carnegie Hall in NYC three times. Western recently retired from being DJ at KFDI in Wichita, Kansas, where he had worked since 1985 when not touring the world. He and his wife, Jo, now live in Mesa, Arizona.

Maggie fi rst saw Marilyn Sellars when she wrote about a one-room country school where Marilyn was a standout pupil. Maggie later followed Sellars’ successes as she was named Miss Northfi eld, com-peted in Aquatennial and Miss Minnesota contests, and sang and played piano at the Ambassador Hotel in Golden Valley. Then came stardom in Nashville, as Sellars’ fi rst album, “One Day at a Time,” charted nationally for 43 weeks. Her album even overtook Elvis Presley on the country LP list and she won Cashbox Magazine’s “Best New Female Artist Award.” Sellars went on to headline with such performers as Bob Hope, Red Buttons, Bobby Vinton, Frank Gorshin and Ronnie Milsap and has sung at the Grand Ole Opry and for three presidents. Her versatility with Broadway, pop, gospel and country songs makes her a hit throughout the world (she has sung in Brazil, Israel, Switzerland, Bermuda and China) and at corporate shows, charitable events, fairs, telethons, political con-ventions, sporting events, dinner theaters, churches, Disney World, Branson, Missouri, and senior centers. She has been a particular friend of Three Links in Northfi eld, where her mother lived out her life. Sellars lives in Edina with her husband, Dr. Peter Kuipers.

Sellars says that she is thrilled to be able to sing at Northfi eld’s cel-ebration of Maggie’s remarkable career and life. “To me, she’s truly ‘one of a kind;’ a wonderful role model to women who love to write and aspire to careers in journalism, an unparalleled Northfi eld community backer, and I’m proud to have her as my friend.”

Western and Sellars last performed together during Sesquicentennial celebrations in Northfi eld held over the 4th of July in 2005 and are look-ing forward to being on stage again to honor Maggie Lee, on June 5.

The concert celebrating Maggie Lee, emceed by Rev. Will Healy and featur-ing Johnny Western and Marilyn Sel-lars, will be held at the Grand Event Center on June 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets of $10 may be purchased beforehand at the Northfi eld Historical Society, 408 Division St. S. There is a Northfi eld Historical Society oral history of Mag-gie Lee at www.northfi eldhistory.org.

Maggie taking notes during Northfi eld’s “bed races” down Division Street circa 1979. Photo: Northfi eld Historical Society

Maggie with her minister, Will Healy, when she was given the Joseph Lee Heywood Award in 2009. Photo: Northfi eld Historical Society


100-Mile Garage Sale • May 6-8Locations from Red Wing to Pickwick, Minnesota along Hwy. 61 and from Prescott to Holton, Wisconsin along Hwy. 35.

CROSSINGS AT CARNEGIE 320 East Ave., Zumbrota, MN507/732-7616 • www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund • May 7, 8pmAcoustic instrumentalists.

Peter Mayer • May 14, 8pmMinnesota folk singer.

Karen Lewis, Jeff Chauvin Paintings Exhibit May 20-June 10

Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey • May 28, 8pmFolk and blues.

FALCONER VINEYARDS 3572 Old Tyler Rd. • Red Wing, MN

Joe & Vicki Price • May 22, 7pmBlues.

HOBGOBLIN 920 State Hwy 19 • Red Wing, MN

Stoney End Bluegrass Festival • May 28, 12-8pmBob Black, Bill Cagley and Tom Schaefer.

LAKE CITY Lyon Avenue, Downtown

Funky Sidewalks • May 29, 9am-5pmArtists, vintage and antiques, farmers market goods.

LAKE PEPIN ART AND DESIGN CENTER2nd and Main St. • Pepin, Wisconsin

Celebrate Cinco de May with Terra Guitarra May 5, 7pm

OWATONNA ARTS CENTER 435 Garden View LaneOwatonna, MN • 507/451-0533 • oacarts.org

How the Arts Help Build Sustainable Communities: Re-gional Arts Conference • May 7, 9am-8pmAnn Markusen, who has served as a professor and director of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, will be keynote speaker and speak about “Accessing Creativity: How the Arts can help Build a Stronger Community.” Admission: $20, lunch and dinner are included.

RED WING DEPOT • 418 Levee St. • Red Wing, MN

The Beauty of Glass – Regional Glass Artists’ ShowAward-winning casein painter Len Guggenberger uses paint pro-duced from soured skim milk.

SHELDON THEATER 443 West 3rd St., Red Wing, MN 651/388-8700 • www.sheldontheatre.org

James Sewell Ballet • May 21, 7pm

May Regional HappeningsThere are a number of exciting offerings in the region this month; we offer here a brief sample of what’s to be found beyond Northfi eld.

Be sure to check them out—and say you saw them in the Northfi eld Entertainment Guide!

The 952 ........................................... 14 – CowAcoustic Jam Session ..........Tuesdays – CowArea 51.............................................. 7 – CowBaroque Trio ............................. 8 – CarletonBonnie & the Clydes ..................13 – TavernCarleton Choir ........................ 20 – CarletonCarleton Jazz .................................. 23 – CowCarleton Orchestra ................. 27 – CarletonCarleton Singers ..................... 20 – CarletonCarleton Symphony Band ..... 13 – CarletonRay Coudret ............................. 13, 27 – CowCVRO ............14 – Bethel, 15 – New PragueDebbie & Dean ....14 – Cannon Riv WineryDime Store Watch ......................... 21 – CowElvis ...................................... 7 – Castle RockMarv Gohman ............................12 – TavernGospel Choir ................................8 – St. OlafGroove Factory .............................. 13 – CowChris Herriges .....1 – Cannon River WineryJ.A.S. ...................15 – Cannon River WineryJacob ............................................27 – TavernJivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing .......14, 28 – Signature Bar; 21 – Rice Cty Fairgrounds

Dan Kase .....................................28 – Tavern

Key West Rejects ..................... 13 – 620 GrillRod Kinny ........................................ 6 – CowBill Koncar ..28, 29 – Cannon River WineryCarey Langer .................................. 20 – CowIrish Music ......................... 11, 18, 25 – CowJon Manners .................................7 – TavernMarty Anderson & the Goods ...... 21 – CowMatt Arthur & Friends .............. 5, 26 – CowSarah Swan McDonald .....7 – Cannon FallsDylan Mckinstry, Chad Johnson, Alison Scott ..14 – Paradise

Sasha Mercedes ...........................20 – TavernMN Symphonic Winds ...............1 – St. OlafMoeDell .......................................21 – TavernMonroe Crossing ....................13 – FaribaultMark Mraz ....................................5 – TavernMulte ...................................Mondays – CowNaknefeler Orchestra ..............1, 8 – St. OlafNew Moon Trio ............................. 19 – CowNorthern Roots Session ...... Sundays – CowNorthfi eld Troubadors ...........22 – St. John’sNorthfi eld Youth Choirs & Platville Children’s Choir ......................6 – Faribault

Occasional Jazz ................................ 7 – CowPeter Diggins and Friends ............ 20 – CowPeter Diggins w/Organic Bananas ..................... 6 – 620 Grill

Alison Rae .............................19, 26 – Tavern

RCAs ........................................ 27 – 620 Grill

The Repair Co. ..22 – Cannon River Winery

St. Olaf Band ..........................1, 28 – St. Olaf

St. Olaf Choir ............................ 28 – St. Olaf

St. Olaf Orchestra ................15, 28 – St. Olaf

St. Olaf Philharmonia .................8 – St. Olaf

Shoot Lucy ....................................... 6 – Cow

Chris Silver Band .................... 20 – 620 Grill

Sober Peter ..................................... 14 – Cow

Spruce Top Review ........................ 19 – Cow

Study Hall ...................................... 19 – Cow

T.H.E. House Band ............ 21 – Castle Rock

Toaster Fork! .................................. 13 – Cow

Tumeni Brothers Duo ..................6 – Tavern

The Uptown 5 ................................ 12 – Cow

Valhalla Band ...............................8 – St. Olaf

Art Vandalay ...............................14 – Tavern

Wake-Robin ........................ 14 – Bittersweet

Andrew Walesch .....8, 21 – Can Riv Winery

Walker Brothers Band ................... 20 – Cow

May Gigs


Just Curious about

Meet Mike Ludwig. A Minnesota native and North-fi eld resident, Mike’s in his seventh year as sports information director and assistant athletic director at St. Olaf; he’s also on the coaching staff for women’s basketball. He comes to these jobs quite naturally, having had a pretty remarkable sports career of his own while an Ole in both baseball and basketball be-fore playing for two seasons in the LA Dodgers farm system. And on his off time? He’s the manager of the venerable Dundas Dukes, whose season is in full swing, regardless of the unseasonable weather. Does Mike have sports on his mind? Oh, you betcha.

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Wearing many hats:They all fi t well; they’re just different kinds of hats. I really like what I do at St. Olaf, LudMedia (his communications fi rm) and the Dukes. Most of the work feels very similar to me, mostly because I work with great, motivated people in each role.

Life in the (LA) minor leagues:It was a great experience. The best part of it is the games and hanging out in the clubhouse with guys from all over the world. Tough part is how much of a grind it is. You don’t have days off and the travel is awful. Baseball is a tough game to deal with because of the amount of failure involved, espe-cially when you’re doing it 8-10 hours a day, every day for 6-7 months in a row.

Homecoming:My position at St. Olaf brought me back. I knew I was on the chopping block with the Dodgers and was lucky the job opened when it did.


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The last word in baseball movies:I like “Major League.” It has the best rep-resentation of a pro baseball clubhouse, as crazy as that sounds!

Enter the Dukes:First summer I was back – in 2005.

On celebrating amateur baseball:There is accessibility to amateur ball you don’t get in pro ball. Town team baseball in MN is really special as well, as the towns really appreciate and support the game and their team. They like seeing guys they know when the quality of baseball is generally pretty good, too.

The truth about superstition in baseball:Fact. Baseball players are extremely superstitious. I have little routines during games, but nothing over-the top. If I get rolling at the plate, I try to repeat every-thing I do – in batting practice, getting dressed, where I park, etc……

Advice for kids dreaming of a pro career:Play because you love to play baseball, and play a lot of it! You have to be very fortunate to play professionally. A lot of it is out of your control – your size, eyesight, genetic talent.

You have a lot of basketball history and you coach that at St Olaf – any hoop dreams left?Not really, to be honest. I play once a month and that’s plenty for me. I love basketball but, for whatever reason, I don’t feel the need to play as often anymore.

Do the Dukes have a mascot?No, but we’re always open to marketing ideas. You have any?


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The HideAwaySupporting the Guide since 2006!

The pictures on the long hall of the HideAway say it all. Three large sepia-toned portraits of the Spaulding family – Jim, Joan and their six offspring – illustrate what makes the HideAway such an irresistible destination for a light meal, a glass of wine, or a mid-morning muffi n. This very family business feels like home, and when you’re there you’re part of the family.

Occupying a light and bright space once part of Jacobsen’s Department Store, the HideAway boasts soaring tin ceilings, period moldings and fi xtures, and tall windows that overlook busy Division Street. Walls are painted in warm shades of honey and saffron, the furniture is comfortable enough to curl up into, and the nook and cranny eating spaces create the most delightfully intimate places to talk, work and read. Celebrating its fi fth birthday in May, the HideAway is convivial and unhurried, exuding a breezy wel-come that makes it easy to fantasize about owning this little spot of gastronomic heaven; how hard could it be to own something so fun to be in?

Joan Spaulding has just come in from the daily food delivery to Prairie Creek (they have the food contract for that school as well as St. Dominic) and she laughs when she remembers coming up with the idea of starting this venture.

“We knew nothing about coffee shops,” she says about opening the James Gang in 2004, the couple’s fi rst venture into the business. “Neither of us were even coffee drinkers; I don’t think I’d ever had a latte!” But they saw a need and, “that’s what we thought – ‘how hard can this be?’”

An energetic couple – with six young helpers in tow – the Spauld-ings decided to go for it. “We defi nitely do things by the seat of our pants,” Joan says. After getting the James Gang (on Hwy. 3) up and running, Jim and Joan began to yearn for a location in-town; when the Division Street space became available, they jumped in and decided to make this one a wine bar, too.

“We knew nothing about wine, either,” Joan laughs, “so we went to California for a week and spent some time in the vineyards.” With both places busy, it didn’t take long for the Spauldings to realize they had a little too much of a good thing on their hands. After a year of juggling, they sold the James Gang to an employee and turned their prodigious energies to the HideAway.

“We didn’t anticipate how much work there’d be – and there’s so much behind the scenes! But,” she smiles, “we didn’t realize how much fun it would be, either.” Some of that fun comes from the people who’ve helped make the HideAway special, both employees and customers.

“Our employees are amazing,” she says. “They know our priority is family fi rst – we’re blessed. There are times when customers think

the employees are the owners and I think that’s because they treat the place like their own.” She looks around the bustling room for a moment. “We’re not traditional restaurant people – we’re not willing to eat, sleep and breathe work. We did that the fi rst few years but then we realized we had to fi gure a balance or we couldn’t do this.”

And how is that balance struck?

“We start very early,” Joan says, “but we’re done by 3, either Jim or I. Then we’re parents.”

It’s as parents who put their own kids front and center that led Joan and Jim to connect with the Children’s Culture Connection, a Minnesota-based organization founded by Dina Fesler, and whose mission is to teach kids around the world about each other. “The HideAway has sort of been

an offi ce for Dina,” Joan laughs. The restaurant has hosted the results of some CCC projects, including a photography exhibit by Iraqi children. “We sent the kids the cameras and they took the pictures,” Joan explains. “We’ve had art exchanges and journaling exchanges with kids in other parts of the world. It teaches the kids about each other, and about how much they’re all like each other.”

Active in the Culture Connection for about four years now, Joan is effusive in her praise of Dina and the work she’s doing. She tells a story to illustrate this.

“Dina was in Afghanistan recently,” she begins,” in a refugee camp. The tribal leader brought a very sick baby to her and begged her to take it – Dina tried to explain that they had no resources, but the baby was so sick. And then from the tent behind the man came this crying; the mother wasn’t allowed to come outside the tent but she was terrifi ed that Dina was going to take the baby forever. So Dina went into the tent and, with a translator, talked to the woman. She told her they would just take the baby to the hospital. No one thought the baby would live, but it did!” Joan shakes her head a little. “Next time Dina went back, a number of other people brought their sick children to her, so Dina just e-mailed people – ‘any money you can send will go immediately to these kids!’

“Three hundred eighty-six little ones were saved.”

Joan is quiet a minute, and then says simply, “Actions speak louder than words. They come back tenfold.”

And hearing stories of employees who regularly go above and beyond, and of customers who help Joan haul stock; noting cheer-ful countertop reminders about money not being the end-all and watching the happy folk come and go, a feeling of utter content-ment settles in. Great time for coffee and a muffi n.

THIS MONTH:

HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar421 Division St. • 507/664-0400

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Buntrock Commonswww.stolafbookstore.com507.786.3048 • 888.232.6523

Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 5:00Sat. 10:00 to 5:00

Sun. C-Store 12:00 to 4:00

Spring Fling Sale!Friday, May 20th25% off of clothing,

gifts and trade books

“Walk for the Animals”Saturday, May 21, 2011

8:30am-12:30pmPEHS Shelter

1201 Cannon Circle • Faribault, MN 55021

$50 Donation gets a FREE T-Shirt!Visit www.prairiesedgehumanesociety.org/walk

for more information about:Pledge Forms

Setting up your own on-line fundraising pageWalk activities and contests

For more information, or to have a pledge form mailed to you, call

507-334-7117

“Walk for the Animals”


303 Division St., Northfield, MN507-786-9200 • www.PanPan.us

786-9797 663-1351Contentedcow.com

645-2462Chapati.us

Now Serving Beers, Wines, Sakes and Plum wine.

Parties and meetings most welcome.

Sun-Thur, 11am-8pmFri & Sat, 11am-9pm

Miso SoupEdamame

Spinach Sesame

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

Green Papaya & Rice Crackers

Pot Stickers

Sesame SaladBibimbopPad Thai

Lo MeinSpicy Thai Basil

Vegetable Stir FryRed Thai Curry

Green Thai Curry

Vegetable Fried RiceSpicy Pan

Fried NoodlesPho

Miso Ramen

Garlic Butter BeefKorean BBQ Beef

Spicy Citrus ShrimpBeef with Spinach

& Mango

Teriyaki ChickenLemon Pepper Salmon

Shrimp Nasi GorengIce Cream

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