Mature Lifestyle Magazine, Spring 2016
-
Upload
home-magazine-online -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
2
description
Transcript of Mature Lifestyle Magazine, Spring 2016
F R E E
Also in this issue:Highland Summer Theatre 50 YearsColon Cancer AwarenessDude Ranches
SPRING
2016
Barry ZeVan “The Weatherman” speaks at Lifestyle Expo, Verizon Wireless Center, May 10th, 2 p.m.
Special Edition:50+ Lifestyle Expo 2016
World-class & local:
EXPERIENCE MARRIOTT’S TOP SPAS WITHOUT LEAVING ALABAMA
FLORENCE · HOOVER · MONTGOMERY · MOBILE · POINT CLEAR
The Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail · rtjresorts.com/spacard
From relaxing massages to invigorating facials and body treatments,
Marriott is known globally for having great spas. In North America, five of
the top Marriott and Renaissance spas are found in Alabama. For guest
satisfaction, the Spa at the Marriott Shoals in Florence remains the top
ranked Marriott spa in North America. The Spa at the Grand Hotel in Pt.
Clear also is in Marriott’s Top 10. For Renaissance Hotels, both the Spa at
Montgomery and the Spa at Ross Bridge are in the Top 7, followed closely
by the Battle House in Mobile. All five of these spas are part of the RTJ
Resort Collection and feature innovative treatments inspired by Southern
Hospitality. Clearly great golf and spas work well together in Alabama.
Come experience them for yourself.*Renaissance and Marriott spa guest
satisfaction rankings in North America, as of Oct. 1, 2014.
Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 3
14
10
FEATURES6 ‘The Weatherman’ + much more
Barry ZeVan, sponsored by Monarch Healthcare Management,
is the headliner of the 50+ Lifestyle Expo.
10 Get Your Golden TicketHighland Summer Theatre is celebrating it’s 50th
“Golden Anniversary” season.
14 Colon Cancer AwarenessScreenings are the key to the fight against colorectal cancer.
DEPARTMENTS
18 TravelTop travel trend for 2016: Dude ranches.
20 Book Review
22 Calendar of Events
ContentsMATURE LIFESTYLE • SPRING 2016 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1
6
20
4 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
Kelly Hulke, Publisher
to the 50thanniversary theatre shows at MSU.
Four special shows are planned for this
summer and tickets are available on-line for
all four shows through May 28th. $66
is a great value for some great local
entertainment.
Next, check out the story about
colon cancer awareness and the
new test that is available called,
Cologuard. Dr. Stephan Thome’,
Mayo Clinic oncologist and assistant
professor of oncology explains the test
and how it takes advantage of the biology
of the polyp and the cancer. Colon cancer is
oftentimes referred as the “silent killer” and
Dr. Thome’ is an advocate of being tested at
age 50 or earlier if this type of cancer runs in
your family. Screening is key...go in and get
tested. It could save your life.
Our travel feature this month focuses on
Dude Ranches and how they are the gaining
in popularity. I’m sure this family adventure
would be talked about for years. They are
raising the bar on this type of vacation by
including gourmet cuisine, exclusive fishing
and horse travel beyond the trails.
And don’t miss the section of book reviews
and community events. This issue is packed
with stories that will keep you smiling while
you wait for real summer weather to come
our way. Enjoy!
elcome to the special edition of
Mature Lifestyles!
There are a lot of
exciting things happening in this
issue, but our main focus is the
50+ Lifestyle Expo at Verizon
Wireless Center, Mankato on
Tuesday, May 10, 9 am -2 pm.
There will be over 100+ vendor
booths, free parking, free shuttle
service, and free entertainment.
Mark this on your calendar!
Barry ZeVan, is scheduled to speak at 2 pm
and he is presented by Monarch Healthcare
Management. The event is also sponsored
by Mayo Clinic Health Systems. I promise
you that ZeVan’s presentation is going to be
phenomenal! Barry seems to have “done it
all” in his life and he keeps going and going.
I’m expecting him to have a “big personality”
and will share his words of wisdom about
how he has navigated a television, theatre,
film and journalism career. And if you have a
minute, read about him in his book, “My Life
Among The Giants: A Memoir: Thank You
Jerry Stiller.”
Be sure to stop at the entrance of the Expo
and say hello to me and my staff. We will
have a booth with copies of Mature. Even if
you already have one, you may want another
for Barry ZeVan to autograph! Plus there will
be some great take-away items to fill your
bag. (We have back scratchers again!)
Along with the stories about ZeVan and the
Expo, read about getting your “golden ticket”
Welcome to the Spring edition of Mature Lifestyle…
PuBLISHER’SNoTES
W
on the cover: Barry ZeVan,featured speaker at the50+Lifestyle Expo, May 10
F R E E
Also in this issue:Highland Summer Theatre 50 YearsColon Cancer AwarenessDude Ranches
SPRING
2016
Barry ZeVan “The Weatherman” speaks at Lifestyle Expo, Verizon Wireless Center, May 10th, 2 p.m.
Special Edition:50+ Lifestyle Expo 2016
Mature Lifestyle is a Quarterly Publication of the
Home Magazine, Mankato, MN. A Property of Community First
Holdings, Inc.
PublisherKelly Hulke
Sales ManagerMary DeGrood
Sales ExecutivesYvonne Sonnek
Kim AlloreDeena Briggs
Dorothy Meyer
Editorial/PhotographyAmanda Dyslin
Graphic DesignerSirena Tanke
Production Heather Zilka
OfficeJulie Bundy Jolynn Kurtz
Advertising Information:
Home Magazine1400 Madison Ave., Suite 610
Mankato, MN 56001(507) 387-7953fax 387-4775
• Twin Cities - Including traditional MSP International Airport
• Southern MN Connection - Rochester
• Private Charters - Weddings, Events, Wineries, Plays
or other group activities.
Book your stress free ride today!
(507) 625-3977www.landtoairexpress.com
NEWVANS
www.patrickson3rd.com
Great food,Music & More!
Good Times. Great food. 30 Varieties of tap Beer.
• Voted Best Burgers onthe Planet
(Voting done exclusively by Pat Mayer)
• Great Lunch & DinnerSpecials worth sinking
your teeth into!• Family Owned &
Operated since 1988Patrick’s on Third • (507) 931-9051
123 S. Third Street, St. Peter
NOHIDDEN MONTHLY
FEESNo 1st Receiver Fee
No Local Channels Fee
No Regional Sports Fee
No HD Fee
3 YEAR PRICE GUARANTEE
Same bill. Same price. Every month for 3 years.
With a 2-year customer commitment.
INCLUDED FOR A YEAR
Even if you are a current Netflix
subscriber.
No need to call. Automatically
removed after 1 year.
GUARANTEE MORE
America’s Top 200 Package
$15/mo. more
DVR Service $10/mo. more
Additional Receivers $7/mo. per TV
All prices guaranteed
for 3 years.
AMERICA’S TOP 120 PLUSNO
HIDDEN MONTHLY
FEESNo 1st Receiver Fee
No Local Channels Fee
No Regional Sports Fee
No HD Fee
3 YEAR PRICE GUARANTEE
Same bill. Same price. Every month for 3 years.
With a 2-year customer commitment.
INCLUDED FOR A YEAR
Even if you are a current Netflix
subscriber.
No need to call. Automatically
removed after 1 year.
GUARANTEE MORE
America’s Top 200 Package
$15/mo. more
DVR Service $10/mo. more
Additional Receivers $7/mo. per TV
All prices guaranteed
for 3 years.
AMERICA’S TOP 120 PLUSNO
HIDDEN MONTHLY
FEESNo 1st Receiver Fee
No Local Channels Fee
No Regional Sports Fee
No HD Fee
3 YEAR PRICE GUARANTEE
Same bill. Same price. Every month for 3 years.
With a 2-year customer commitment.
INCLUDED FOR A YEAR
Even if you are a current Netflix
subscriber.
No need to call. Automatically
removed after 1 year.
GUARANTEE MORE
America’s Top 200 Package
$15/mo. more
DVR Service $10/mo. more
Additional Receivers $7/mo. per TV
All prices guaranteed
for 3 years.
AMERICA’S TOP 120 PLUSNO
HIDDEN MONTHLY
FEESNo 1st Receiver Fee
No Local Channels Fee
No Regional Sports Fee
No HD Fee
3 YEAR PRICE GUARANTEE
Same bill. Same price. Every month for 3 years.
With a 2-year customer commitment.
INCLUDED FOR A YEAR
Even if you are a current Netflix
subscriber.
No need to call. Automatically
removed after 1 year.
GUARANTEE MORE
America’s Top 200 Package
$15/mo. more
DVR Service $10/mo. more
Additional Receivers $7/mo. per TV
All prices guaranteed
for 3 years.
AMERICA’S TOP 120 PLUS
All offers require credit qualification, 24-month commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay.
3-YEAR TVPRICE GUARANTEE
JUST $49.99/MO.
ASK ABO
UT
HIGH-S
PEED
INTERNET!
Offer for new and qualified former customers only. Qualification: Advertised price requires credit qualification and eAutoPay. Upfront activation and/or receiver upgrade fees may apply based on credit qualification. Offer ends 04/04/16. 2-Year Commitment: Early termination fee of $20/mo. remaining applies if you cancel early. Included in 3-year price guarantee at $49.99 advertised price: America’s Top 120 Plus programming package, Local channels and Regional Sports Networks (where available), and monthly 1st receiver and HD service fees. Included in 3-year price guarantee for additional cost: Programming package upgrades ($64.99 for AT200, $74.99 for AT250), monthly fees for additional receivers ($7 per additional TV, higher fees may apply for advanced receivers), and monthly DVR service fees ($15 for Hopper or $10 for other models). NOT included in 3-year price guarantee or $49.99 advertised price (and subject to change): Taxes & surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), Protection Plan, and transactional fees. Premium Channels: Subject to credit qualification. Other: All packages, programming, features, and functionality are subject to change without notice. After 6 mos., you will be billed $8/mo for Protection Plan unless you call to cancel. For business customers, additional monthly fees may apply. Free standard professional installation only.
The Dish Doctors Inc. (507) 519-2241
119 NORTH MINNESOTA AVENUE SAINT PETER, MN 56082 dishdoctorsmn.com
4 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 5
6.72
6 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
BARRY ZEVAN
Barry ZeVan is the author of “My Life Among The Giants: A Memoir: Thank You, Jerry Stiller... For urging Me To Write This Book”Photo courtesy of pplofmpls.com
1. 2. 3.
6 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 7
had the highest local ratings for weather in U.S. TV history), Washington, D.C., from 1974-77, and Detroit from 1977-83.
With far too many other credits to list – including an award-winning documentary film production company, numerous other broadcasting gigs, extensive community work, entrepreneurial ventures, consulting jobs and others – ZeVan has enough stories to fill a book. And he did.
The autobiography, “Barry ZeVan: My Life Among The Giants, A Memoir: Thank you, Jerry Stiller … for urging me to write this book,” is available on Amazon Stiller, ZeVan’s longtime friend, encouraged him to recount all the rich experiences in his life, writing to ZeVan: “You’re an express train that hasn’t reached its destination. … You should be more recognized.”
(continued on next page)
in 1943 as a 5-year-old child singer on KDKA radio in his native Pittsburgh. His television career began in 1946 when he became a cast member of the show “King’s Party Line,” which starred John Reed King and Bill Cullen.
These early experiences opened up doors to numerous opportunities. He was a cast member of NBC’s “Mister Peepers” (1952-53); NBC’s “The Perry Como Show” (as a Ray Charles Singer, 1956-57); and he performed on “The Alcoa Hour,” “Studio One,” “The Big Story” and the soap opera “Search For Tomorrow.”
ZeVan also has appeared in films such as “The Seven Year Itch,” starring Marilyn Monroe, “The Time of Their Lives, “Hiding Victoria” and “A Serious Man,” a Coen brothers film.
He also has been no stranger to the stage. He worked with The Pittsburgh Playhouse, for example, and he understudied Dick Van Patten and Frank Gorshin on a national tour of Neil Simon’s play “The Sunshine Boys.”
ZeVan’s local broadcasting career began in 1970 and would take him to stations in Montana and Idaho, Hawaii, Alberta, Nevada, Michigan, Washington state, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut. Perhaps due to the regularity of the job and the amount of screen time he got in front of his audiences, he is associated mostly as an on-air personality.
“‘The Weather Man’ – that’s primarily what I was known for when I was on television on a regular basis,” said ZeVan, 78. “A 51 percent share of the audience tuned into KSTP. I did a pretty wild presentation. It just took off and apparently appealed to the audience, and I was grateful for that.”ZeVan was most popular as the weather man in Las Vegas from 1967-70, Minneapolis-St. Paul from 1970-74 (which
t’s hard to know where to begin a story like that of Barry ZeVan.He may be known best as “The
Weatherman,” due to the many years that he filled his on-air weather reports with so much personality and character. But his seven-page resume tells a much more complete story about a man who has worked in the fields of marketing and public relations, print journalism, broadcasting, television, theater, film and more.
“The main thing is how lucky I’ve been and how blessed I have been to do all of these things,” said ZeVan, who will be the featured speaker at the 50+ Lifestyle Expo May 10 at the Verizon Wireless Center and is sponsored by Monarch Healthcare Management.
It’s also difficult to know what stories ZeVan will choose to share with the Mankato-area crowd. He could say such things as, “I worked for Howard Hughes for three years,” “I interviewed President Truman,” or “I emceed Vice President Walter Mondale’s pre-inaugural banquet in Washington, D.C.” And these statements would just scratch the surface of a long and storied career.
“It’s been one heck of a life,” he said.ZeVan began his career in broadcasting
I
“The Weatherman” . . . & much more
by Amanda Dyslin
Barry ZeVan is the author of “My Life Among The Giants: A Memoir: Thank You, Jerry Stiller... For urging Me To Write This Book”Photo courtesy of pplofmpls.com
Barry ZeVan has met and befriended numerous influential and creative people in his decades-long career.
opposite Page Bottom
1. Barry with Woody Allen2. Barry with Colin Powell3. Barry with Jesse JacksonPhotos courtesy of Barry ZeVan
This 1960 photo shows Barry ZeVan early in his career.
Photos courtesy of sagaftra.org
55+ Active Living Offering Maintenance Free Ownership
Call us! 507-388-2886700 Agency Trail, Mankato • willowbrookcoopmankato.com
Make a Leap this year! Love where you live!
March 2016 – Home Mag MATURE LIFESTYLES 2.4x3.9
507.344.0059 2135 Lor Ray Drive | North Mankato
Check us out on Facebook! vistaprairie.org/monarchmeadows
Join us for “Breakfast in the Meadow,” every Wed. from 7 – 10 a.m. It’s free and open to the public compliments of Monarch Meadows.
8 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
ZeVan wrote about being welcomed into dozens of circles of the world’s most powerful and creative people, creating friendships with the likes of Elliott Gould, Sandra Dee and Patty Duke, among numerous others. “The memories I’m sharing are related in awe and gratitude of my privilege to have had their private selves be shared with mine, and vice-versa, personally and professionally,” he noted about the book.
It’s hard to imagine the book could contain all of ZeVan’s accomplishments, which include being inducted into The Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2013 and The Society of Montana Broadcasting Legends in 2011; Emmy Award nominations and a 2006 Telly Award win for a documentary production; and being named Local Canadian Broadcaster of the Year in 1960 by Liberty Magazine, among other things. But ZeVan said it was fun reliving all of the major moments of his life.
“It’s quite a book,” he said. ZeVan is looking forward to talking about the
stories that surround many of these career highlights at the expo. “The basic premise of the talk is to inspire people who are of an older age to not feel as though they are worthless. We in this society here – as opposed to every other society in the world – treat our old people like they’re nothing,” he said. “(We have to) motivate ourselves and be proud of every achievement. We have a lot of wisdom to share, a lot of knowledge to share.”
A vintage advertisement for Barry ZeVan “The Weatherman”Photos courtesy of theanalogage.blogspot.com
201 N. Broad St.Suite 102
Mankato, MN
8 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 9
Cancer care for you. Support for your family.
3.9”x10.25” Mature Lifestyle Magazine
Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato
1025 Marsh Street
mayoclinichealthsystem.org
Our expert oncology team is committed to
helping you and your family through every step
of the cancer journey — physically and
emotionally.
At Mayo Clinic, we’re engaged in cutting-edge
research and connected to unrivaled knowledge
and resources, resulting in the best care
options for you, right here in Mankato.
Call 1-877-412-7575 (toll-free)
to schedule an appointment.
MANY MEDICARE OPTIONSHelp to make tHe RIGHt CHoICe
As your local licensed agent, I can help you make a plan for Medicare. Just want health coverage? Need a prescription drug plan? A plan that covers both? You have options with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota:➜➜ Platinum BlueSM with Rx (Cost) has three medical plan choices and optional prescription drug coverage➜➜ Senior GoldSM lets you build our most comprehensive health coverage➜➜ MedicareBlueSM Rx (PDP) gives you three options for stand-alone prescription drug coverage
Blue Cross offers Cost and PDP plans with Medicare contracts. Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal. Plans are available to residents of the service area. You can also call Blue Cross for plan information or to enroll. Call 1-877-662-2583, TTY users call 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Time daily.
Authorized independent agent/agency for Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus®, nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
<agency/agent Name><agency/agent contact information>ttY 711[agent/agency e-mail address][agent/agency website URl]
H2461_091514_T08 CMS Accepted 09/21/2014S5743_ 091514_K01_MN CMS Accepted 09/21/2014
[agency logo/agent photo]
Contact me today to learn more.
Blue Partner[ ] Blue PartnerE L I T E
[ ]
Matt Barnes1704 N. Riverfront Dr., Suite 102Mankato, MN 56001507-388-2968TTY 711
Ecumen Prairie Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory and respite care. Ecumen Sand Prairie provides assisted living.
We create home for older adults, wherever they choose to live
Ecumen St. Peter Team
The Ecumen St. Peter team is proud to provide local seniors dignified living and engaging lifestyles at two distinct communities.
507.934.2200 www.ecumenstpeter.org
700 Knight StreetSt Peter, MN 56082
1305 Marshall StreetSt. Peter, MN 56082
of Highland, two of the productions this summer will be premieres at MSU.
“What’s interesting is that I always think of theater as a slice of the past. Most plays are, in a good way, dated; they’re attributed to a certain time,” Hustoles said. “So what’s fun is finding the newness, doing a show that’s new to us.”
Hustoles said the 50th season will strike a perfect balance between the two, with two shows that previously have been done and two new shows. He himself, serving as Artistic Director during his 31st year at MSU, also serves as an example of past and future. This year Hustoles surpassed the MSU career longevity of Ted Paul, the founding father of MSU Theatre and Highland Summer Theatre. “This is the year I vault ahead of Ted,” Hustoles said.
CENE: A large one-room apartment on the top floor of an old brownstone in the East Forties off Third Avenue.
The room is barren. A ladder, canvas drop cloth, and a couple of empty paint cans stand forlornly in the center of the room. There is a huge skylight, which pours the bright February SUNSHINE glaringly into the room.
And with this, the stage was set – in more ways than one. This is the first scene in Neil Simon’s 1963 play “Barefoot in the Park,” setting the stage for the unfolding of the first few days of characters Paul and Corie Bratter’s marriage. But it’s also the first scene of the first-ever show of Highland Summer Theatre (HST) during the summer of 1967, setting the stage for the next 50 years of professional summer stock theatre in Mankato.
This summer will mark the Golden Anniversary of Highland, which has
featured several crowd-pleasing productions every summer. Plays and musicals have ranged from “Sweeney Todd” (the play version, capping off the first season in 1967), to “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (1987), to “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (the first production in Andreas Theatre in 2000), to “Xanadu” (2015). As with the Mainstage and Studio seasons in the Theatre and Dance Department at Minnesota State University, Highland has always offered something for everyone.
This summer, to celebrate such a momentous year, Artistic Director Paul J. Hustoles said Highland Summer Theatre will both pay homage to the past and look toward its future. To honor the past, Hustoles is bringing back alumni to work on each of the four productions, both on the stage as actors and behind the scenes. To celebrate an assuredly bright future
10 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
HIGHLAND SuMMERTHEATRE
Get Your Golden Ticketby Amanda Dyslin
S
10 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 11
‘Footloose,’ music by Tom Snow; lyrics by Dean Pitchford; stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie; based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford; additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman (produced at MSu in 2002)Performs July 7-9 and 13-16 in the Ted Paul Theatre
About the musical: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
“Footloose takes place in a very specific time and place, and yet, it still resonates right now,” Hustoles said. “Just think about the world as it exists now and the people
About the musical: Now one of the most performed shows in America, “Seussical” is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination—Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
“It speaks to all ages,” Hustoles said. “Dr. Seuss was way before his time. Even when you look at his stuff now, it looks futuristic.”
‘The Nerd,’ by Larry Shue (produced in HST 2001)Performs June 22-25 in the Andreas Theatre
About the play: The action centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. The visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance.
“This one has atimeless quality,”
Hustoles said.
MSu Theatre produced “Footloose” during its Mainstage season in 2002. Right: Paying homage to its past. Left: “Footloose” will cap off the 50th anniversary season of Highland Summer Theatre.Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
Here’s a look at what the Golden Anniversary of Highland Summer Theatre has to offer:
‘Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike,’ by Christopher Durang (a premiere)
Performs May 25-28 in the Andreas Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, MSu
About the play: Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Penn., where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
“This play speaks to this century,” Hustoles said. “It’s very current.”
‘Seussical,’ book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty; music by Stephen Flaherty; lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; co-conceived by Eric Idle (a premiere) Performs June 8-11 in the Ted Paul Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, MSu
12 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
who don’t want to be on the cutting edge of social norms and those who want to bring society kicking and dragging into a new world. ‘Footloose’ demonstrates that beautifully.”
Season tickets for the 50th “Golden Anniversary” Season of Highland Summer Theatre are $66 for all four shows and are available until May 28 by mail order only.
Individual tickets for “Seussical” and “Footloose” are $22 regular or $19 discounted for seniors ages 65 and over and children ages 16 and under. Individual tickets for “Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike” and “The Nerd” are $16 regular and $14 discounted. Individual tickets go on sale May 16.
Call the Box Office from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays at 507-389-6661 or the MSU Department of Theatre and Dance main office at 507-389-2118 for a brochure or more information. Or visit MSUTheatre.com.
“Xanadu” the musical was performed during the 49th season of Highland.Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
“The Foreigner” was the first play of last year’s Highland season.Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
‘Doubt” was the third production of the 2015 season of Highland.Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
The big musical “The Addams Family” ended the 2015 season of Highland.Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
ALL JEWELRY, CLASS RINGS, BROKEN CHAINS, OLD POCKET WATCHES, GOLD COINS, GOLD BOUILLON,
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR MORE THAN 26 YEARS.CALL CHARLIE OR JACKIE TODAY (507) 345-5508
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC MAXFIELD HOUSE,
MANKATO’S OLDEST HOME816 N 2ND ST. MANKATO
SELL LOCALLY TO SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST!
SILVERDIAMONDSESTATE JEWELRYGEMSTONES&MORE
OLD WEDDING RINGS, GOLD BRACELETS, GOLD HERRINGBONES, IF IT’S GOT GOLDIN IT WE’LL BUY IT.
12 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 13
S
14 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
o, depending upon how squeamish
you are about number twos, there is
some pretty good news with regard to
colon cancer prevention.
Thanks to a very effective alternative,
you may choose to put your days of
drinking a ton of liquid laxative in
preparation for a colonoscopy behind you.
Dr. Stephan Thomé is a Mayo Clinic oncologist and assistant professor of oncology. He is one of many medical professionals now offering a new test called Cologuard, which he jokes is as easy as “pooping in a bucket” at home. The test is non-invasive and was FDA approval last summer, Thomé said.
Here’s how – and why – Cologuard
works:
The lining of your colon sheds cells,
which tell a lot about what’s going on inside
your colon, Thomé said. If there are cancer
cells or even precancerous cells in your
colon, they are picked up by your stool on
its way through and out of your body.
Using DNA technology, the Cologuard
test finds elevated levels of altered DNA or
hemoglobin in the abnormal cells.
But before the detection can take place,
a “specimen” must be collected, which is
where the “pooping in a bucket” comes
extremely important, Thomé said, because
oftentimes the disease is referred to as a
“silent killer.” Symptoms are often not
present until advanced stages of the disease.
“Anybody who goes to the bathroom can
do the test,” he said. “You have no excuses
anymore.”
There is a lifetime risk of colon cancer in 4.7 percent of men and 4.4 percent of women in the united States. Currently, there are about 1 million colon cancer survivors living in the united States.
The average age of patients who receive
a colon cancer diagnosis is between 60
and 65 years of age. About 50,000 people
died of colon cancer in 2016, many of
whom were likely not routinely screened
and weren’t diagnosed early enough for
treatment to be effective.
Although symptoms for colon cancer
many times are not present, Thomé
said some symptoms may include iron
deficiency, anemia, lower quadrant pain, a
change in bowel-movement habits and, in
advanced stages, weight loss.
If a patient does not have a family
history of colon cancer, nor inflammatory
bowel disease, nor other rare hereditary
conditions, routine screenings for colon
cancer should begin at age 50, Thomé
into play. The patient brings a Cologuard
Collection Kit home, which involves putting
a plastic container into the toilet and going
to the bathroom in it.
You then scrape the surface of the stool
sample with a probe and put it into a tube.
Then you cover the rest of the stool sample
with a preservative, and put a cover on the
plastic container. Both the scraping and the
full stool sample are needed for testing.
“If the test is negative, it means I can be
very, very confident (the patient) doesn’t
have colon cancer or even polyps,” Thomé
said. “The test takes advantage of the
biology of the polyp and the cancer. … I
think it’s a really good alternative.”
The non-invasive aspect of Cologuard
may help to coax people who have been
afraid or unwilling to get colonoscopies
in the past. Screening for colon cancer is
CoLoN CANCERAWARENESS
No More Excuses Screenings are the key to the fight against colorectal cancer
14 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
by Amanda Dyslin
said. If you do have a family history of
the disease, screenings should begin 10
years prior to that family member’s age of
diagnosis.
Although the causes of colon cancer
are largely unknown (besides genetic
predispositions), research does indicate
links between obesity and the disease,
Thomé said.
“Obesity is a risk for many cancers,” he
said.
But for everyone – not just those who are
overweight – screening is key, he said.
14 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 15 14 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
“There is a 90 percent survival rate for early
stage (diagnoses),”Thomé said.
Dr. Stephan Thomé is a Mayo Clinic oncologist & assistant professor of oncology.Photo courtesy of Amanda Dyslin
16 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
shadow.indd 1 5/1/12 3:22 PMshadow.indd 1 5/1/12 3:22 PM
shadow.indd 1 5/1/12 3:22 PM
All faiths or beliefs are welcome.
Post Acute Rehabilitation Services
Senior Apartments
Assisted Living
Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy
Home Care
Skilled Nursing Care
To learn more about the services we provide in central Minnesota, call (888) 477-2273.
Fun is important To receive a free copy.
Visit us online at WWW.MONARCHMN.COM
REHABILITATION CENTERS
700 James Ave. Mankato MN507.345.4631
714 South Bend Ave. Mankato MN507.387.3491
201 Oaklawn Ave. Mankato MN507.388.2913
ASSISTED LIVING & LAURELS STREET MEMORY CARE77 Stadium Road. Mankato MN
507.387.2133
The Comforts of Home
222 South Murphy Street Lake Crystal MN507.726.2266
Answers are located on page 21
16 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 17
Michael M. Kearney, M.D.Paul C. Matson, M.D.Robert W. Shepley, M.D.Bradley R. Wille, M.D.Steven B. Curtis, M.D.John A. Springer, M.D.Scott R. Stevens, M.D.Clinton A. Muench, M.D.
Edwin D. Harrington, M.D.Kyle C. Swanson, M.D.Gordon D. Walker, M.D.Erik S. Stroemer, M.D.Jesse C. Botker, M.D.Thomas R. Jones, M.D.Thomas E. Nelson M.D.Hans C. Bengtson, M.D.
Across 1. Lord’s mate 5. End of a threat 9. ‘’The Colossus’’ poet 14. Jill, to Jacques 15. Widen, in a way 16. Buggy power 17. Person, place and thing 20. Like ‘’Aida’’ 21. Capitol VIPs 22. ‘’Wherefore ___ thou . . .’’ 23. Head lines? (Abbr.) 24. Legendary Giant 26. Irish lower house, The ___ Eireann 28. Baby bringer 30. George C. and Walter 34. Most recent 37. Bus part 39. Manage not to clash 40. Person, place and thing 43. One working at a trade 44. Bald head, slangily 45. Dennis the Menace types 46. Insist on 48. Feminist Abzug 50. Injure severely 52. Word shouted after a charge? 53. Biathlete’s need 56. Every last one 59. Deli spread 61. ‘’Annie Hall’’ star 63. Person, place and thing 66. Corporate raider Carl 67. LP player 68. Source of a leak 69. Military storehouse 70. Fringe group 71. Canvas support
Your Lifesaver for Retirement
Retirement. Make it Great. Make it MIG
507.388.1000 or 866.450.07091409 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN
www.migmn.com
Down 1. Starbucks selection 2. Love, in Rome 3. ‘’Joltin’ Joe,’’ for short 4. Slangy safecracker 5. Some hardhats 6. Creator of Boo Radley 7. ___ serif 8. Stick in cement, e.g. 9. Medical exam 10. ‘’Ha ha!’’ in chat rooms 11. Field of expertise 12. Alexandra’s husband (Var.) 13. Weight 18. Mob scene 19. Literary miscellanies 25. Out on a limb 27. ‘’Big’’ star 28. Mill site, perhaps 29. Cubed barbecue dish 31. British streetcar 32. Fill-in worker, briefly 33. Calls, Vegas-style 34. Friday’s employer 35. Hot rod’s rod 36. Highly unlikely, as a chance 38. Lady’s man 41. Nose ring, e.g. 42. Firmly constructed 47. ‘’Buenos ___!’’ 49. Scallion relative 51. Tales of the gods 53. Brownstone part 54. Eucalyptus dweller 55. Kind of circle 56. In the thick of 57. Ruffle material, perhaps 58. Act of faith? 60. Big Apple award 62. Charitable offerings 64. Funny first baseman 65. Patriots’ grp.
D23493728701
18 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
TRAVEL
Hey Dudelanning a trip for 2016? While the beach is warm and a cruise ship is lovely, you’ve done those trips
before. This year you want something unique that will create lasting memories and bring you closer to your family.
“More people are visiting dude ranches due to the desire to do something out of the ordinary,” says Colleen Hodson, from The Dude Ranchers’ Association. “These aren’t the ranches from ‘City Slickers.’ High-end ranches across the country average 45 guests. You get to know everyone. By the end, you’ll have friendships and memories to last a lifetime, and you will reconnect with your family in a way you never thought possible.”
Travelers enjoy getting a taste of the dude ranch experience blended with a heaping serving of other popular vacation-type activities. Today’s dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd with attractions, services and things to do that travel far beyond the trail.
“Dude ranches are the original Western adventure vacation,” Hodson said. “Though guest expectations have changed and ranchers have had to change with them, the core principles of dude ranching remain the same: horses, hats, hospitality, heritage, honesty and heart.”
At a dude ranch, you can learn traditional ranching skills like
riding a horse, driving cattle and throwing a lasso.
P
Dude ranches are becoming popular destinations for their Western-style adventures.Photo courtesy of duderanch.org
Photo courtesy of 4urranch.com
18 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 19
Today’s dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd with attractions, services and things to do that travel far beyond the trail.Photo courtesy of Brandpoint
There are a lot of dude ranches to choose from and The Dude Ranchers’ Association can help you find the perfect one to suit your family’s unique personality. Visit www.duderanch.org or call 866-399-2339 to work with someone directly to find the dude ranch right for you and your family.
- Brandpoint
1) Indulge the taste buds
2) Home cooked cuisine that oftentimes features ingredients from the ranch brings new meaning to farm-to-table eating. From family-style meals to gourmet al fresco dining, the food is a central part of the dude ranch experience.
3) Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
4) You can learn traditional ranching skills like riding a horse, driving cattle and throwing a lasso, but adventures on a dude ranch don’t stop there. Some ranches offer overnight pack trips, rodeos, target shooting, zip lining and white water rafting.
5) Enjoy exclusive fishing
6) Casting your line has never been more relaxing than at a dude ranch. The vast acres on these private properties often include secluded rivers and ponds ripe with fish. Forget about battling overcrowded hot spots, the water will be all yours.
7) Embrace an R&R mindset
8) While the unique dude ranch activities will keep you busy, there comes a time when cowboys and cowgirls just want a little rest and relaxation. Fortunately, many ranches now offer luxury spa services so you can enjoy a little pampering.
9) Bond over some friendly competition
10) Looking for a fun way to connect with your family and other guests? Friendly competition can be found in many forms on dude ranches, from roping contests to talent shows. If lassoing a speeding calf isn’t your forte, you can sing, tap or joke your way to local stardom in a talent show.
In addition to discovering the beauty of nature and gazing into a crackling fire, here are other top reasons dude ranch vacations are a top trend for 2016:
“Before I Forget” by B. Smith & Dan Gasby with Michael Shnayerson, foreword by Rudolph Tanzi, PhD
c.2016, Harmony Books $25.00 / $33.00 Canada 322 Pages
ou can’t remember what you came
into the room for.
That happens with disturbing
frequency. Forgetting your glasses, losing
your keys, it really bothers you because
you’re not sure if it’s a normal part of aging
or something else. And in the new book
“Before I Forget” by B. Smith & Dan Gasby
with Michael Shnayerson, the worry isn’t
yours alone.
For most of her life, B. Smith was a
whirlwind of activity. She was a model, and
had her own line of household goods, TV
shows, and restaurants she co-owned with
her husband, Dan Gasby. She was known
for her sense of style and her elegance.
And then, a few years ago, something
uncharacteristic began to happen: the
woman who was put together, inside and
out, began to display emotional outbursts,
use inappropriate language, and her fashion
sense faltered. Her memory faded until it
frightened the couple and they sought help.
Smith, as it turned out, had mild-stage
Alzheimer’s.
A take-charge kind of guy, Gasby did his
research.
“Some 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s,” he says; half a million people die of it every year. Perhaps due to higher rates of diabetes and heart disease, it hits the black community the hardest: by age 85, “half of all African Americans have it.”
Knowing the facts can be empowering,
but they don’t make dealing with the
disease any easier. Smith lost things
constantly; “hoarded” clothing, to Gasby’s
irritation; and, though she was previously
fastidious, ignored sloppiness. She
shut family out physically and friends,
emotionally. Long-ago recollections were
sharp, but her short-term memory was all
but lost.
When things got worse and Smith was
inadvertently put in a dangerous situation,
the family found expert advice, only to
learn that there was little they could do.
Alzheimer’s has no cure. It can barely be
“managed.” They would just have to deal
with the day-to-day challenges and learn to
cope…
Of his wife, and their plans one day,
author Dan Gasby says, “She sits…at the
breakfast table, the love of my life, waiting
quietly for me to tell her what to do.”
Is there a sentence more heartbreaking
than that? I don’t think so, and you’d be
likewise hard-pressed to find a book that
will affect you more than “Before I Forget.”
Would you blame anyone if you saw a
pity-party in this book? Probably not, but
there’s no whining in Gasby’s
words, nor will you find
“poor me” in what B. Smith
contributes (with Michael
Shnayerson). Instead, there’s
resignation here; a we’ll-
get-through-this wrapped in
a love story that gets more
and more poignant as the
story progresses. Gasby, who
is fierce about Alzheimer’s
education, also offers up-to-
date information and advice
on what worked for him and
Smith, and what doesn’t.
Without being a spoiler,
there is no happy ending
to this book, save but the
sheer love that makes it soar.
If you’re an Alzheimer’s
caretaker, or are facing
the disease yourself, you
absolutely will want this
memoir. “Before I Forget” is
a book you never will…
20 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
Y
BooK REVIEWby Terri Schlichenmeyer
“The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in The White House” by Jesse J. Holland
c.2016, Lyons Press $25.95 226 Pages
f the walls could talk, imagine what
they’d say.
They’d reminisce about family meals,
holidays, celebrations and romance, take
sides in arguments, and watch children
grow. If those walls could talk, they’d tell
of triumph, disappointment, beginnings,
and endings. And, as in the new book, “The
Invisibles” by Jesse J. Holland, they’d talk
of freedom and history.
When Barack Obama moved into the
White House in 2009, he was, by far, not
the first black man to live there. From
the beginning, as soon as America had a
president, there were slaves residing in the
Executive Mansion; in fact, says Holland,
I
950 Madison Ave., MankatoM-F 8:30 - 6; Sat 9:30 - 3www.hilltopvacuums.com
• Cordless
• Light-weight
• Quiet
• 44V Lithium
Ion Battery
NEW CORDLESS
VACUUM!!
387-5125Or
eck
• M
iele
• S
impl
icit
y •
Kirb
y •
Ricc
ar •
Sha
rp •
Bis
sell
• D
yson
• D
irt
Devi
l •
Eure
ka •
Oreck • Miele • Simplicity • Kirby • Riccar • Sharp • B
issell • Dyson • D
irt Devil • Eureka • H
oover • Electrolux • Panasonic
• Sharp • Filter Queen • Sanyo •
20 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 21
“ten of the first twelve presidents [were]
slaveholders at some point in their lives.”
When George Washington fought in the
Revolutionary War, his “favorite” slave,
Billy Lee, went with him so it was natural
that Washington would bring Lee to New
York, to the first presidential mansion. Lee
reportedly loved New York but when he
suffered physical disabilities, Washington
summarily replaced him, sending him
back to Mt. Vernon where Lee was later
one of a handful of slaves who comforted
Washington as he died.
As a child, Oney Judge was brought up to
learn sewing at Martha Washington’s knee.
Years later, Washington would say that she
thought of Judge as a “surrogate daughter,”
but she was more than willing to give Judge
away in order to keep her enslaved. Judge,
by the way, was one of a few slaves known
to have escaped from a president.
Thomas Jefferson brazenly took a slave to
France, where slavery was disallowed; the
slave, who was the brother of Jefferson’s
“concubine,” Sally, did not try to escape.
When Dolley Madison fell on hard times
after leaving the White
House, her husband’s former
slave gave her money.
Andrew Jackson kept
slaves in the White House
stables; they were jockeys
and Jackson loved racing
ponies. James Monroe
spoke out against slavery,
even as he owned slaves.
Andrew Johnson possibly
had a “’colored concubine.’”
And just one ex-slave of a
president was “honored by a
holder of that office.”
Wow.
Please practice saying that
word – “Wow!” – because
you’ll need it even more
when you start reading “The
Invisibles.”
In just under two-hundred
pages, author Jesse J.
Holland packs so many
interesting stories, so many
jaw-dropping facts that, even
though there were small
errors and minor repetition, I very much
regretted this books’ shortness. Holland’s
storytelling skills have a way of making a
reader hungry for more, and the tales he
tells are surprising and even inspirational.
Some of those tales – mixed in between
those of the presidents’
slaves - precede the White
House, to look at slavery
from the nation’s very
beginning, even before
there was a president.
That’s where we learn that
an African immigrant was
the owner of the first legal
slave…
Admittedly, die-hard
historians might not find
much new here, but I
simply couldn’t put this
book down. If you want
something that’s short on
pages but long on interest,
“The Invisibles” is the one
you’ll be talking about.
HEADLINEHERE
22 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle22 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
Where To Go & What To Do This Spring!
WHAT’S HAPPENING
BoAT SHoWDAILY THROUGH 3/20MADISON EAST CENTER, MANKATOMAPLETON MARINE AT 507-524-4588
SoME TIME AWAY3/23 AND EVERY WEDNESDAY; 10 A.M.FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH801 FOURTH AVE. NE, WASECA507-834-4304
THuRSDAY LIVE TRIVIA AT PuB 5003/24 AND EVERY THURSDAY; 8 P.M.PUB 500507-625-6500
FREE PoKER AT PuB 5003/7 AND EVERY MONDAY; 7 P.M.PUB 500507-625-6500
KIWANIS WEEKLY MEETING3/7 AND EVERY MONDAY; NOONCITY CENTER HOTEL, DOWNTOWN MANKATO307-387-1775
MARKETING MuST-HAVES: PAIGE SCHuETTE3/10; 4 P.M.EMY FRENTZ ARTS GUILD, 523 S. 2ND ST., MANKATO507-387-1008
2016 ANNuAL SPRING AuTHoR EVENT3/10; 7 P.M.ST. PETER TREATY SITE507-934-3048
YouNG HISToRIANS3/12; 10 A.M.BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
MAPLE SYRuP TAPPING DEMoNSTRATIoN3/12; 1 P.M.MINNEOPA STATE [email protected]
THE VASA WIND oRCHESTRA AND CHAMBER ENSEMBLES IN CoNCERT3/12; 1:30 P.M.BJORLING RECITAL HALL, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, ST. [email protected]
SAMPLE WELLNESS SATuRDAY3/12; 10 A.M.201 NORTH BROAD ST., SUITE 302, MANKATO507-625-9355
LIGHTWIRE THEATRE PRESENTS: MooN MouSE: A SPACE oDYSSEY3/13; 3 P.M.FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE507-238-4900
MICHAEL W. SMITH: THE SoVEREIGN TouR3/18; 7 P.M.CROSSVIEW COVENANT CHURCH507-387-5606
THE BEGINNINGS BAND AT THE WoW ZoNE3/18; 7 P.M.THE WOW ZONE, 2030 ADAMS ST., MANKATO 507-625-2695
MANKATo SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA FAMILY SERIES - HANDEL GoES To IRELAND3/19; 11 A.M.MANKATO YMCA AEROBICS STUDIO507-625-8880
IN CoNCERT: DAVINA AND THE VAGABoNDS3/19; 8 P.M.HOOLIGANS, 1400 MADISON AVE., MANKATO 507-389-5549
KEEPING MoM & DAD SAFE AT HoME3/22; 4:30 P.M.HERITAGE MEADOWS, 1302 W. TRAVERSE RD., ST. PETER507-931-8545
BEND oF THE RIVER PHoToGRAPHY MEETING3/22 AND EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY; 6:45 P.M.EMY FRENTZ ARTS GUILD, 523 S. 2ND ST., MANKATO507-345-3804
MINNESoTA SALES AND uSE TAX BASICS3/23; 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, CENTENNIAL STUDENT UNION, ROOM 245507-389-8875
HISToRY BITS AND BITES3/30; NOONBLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
MSu THEATRE PRESENTS “oLEANNA”3/30-4/2; 7:30 P.M.ANDREAS THEATRE, EARLEY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO507-389-6661
REMEMBER WHEN CoFFEE CLuB4/5; 10 A.M.BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
MSu THEATRE PRESENTS “MARY PoPPINS”4/7-4/10 & 4/14-4/17TED PAUL THEATRE, EARLEY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO507-389-6661
SLIPPERY WHEN WET - THE uLTIMATE BoN JoVI TRIBuTE4/8; 7:30 P.M.FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE507-238-4900
YouNG HISToRIANS4/9; 10 A.M.BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
Find more events, and more information, at greatermankatoevents.com.
22 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle22 SPRING 2016 Mature Lifestyle
Where To Go & What To Do This Spring!
Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 23
THE GuSTAVuS WIND oRCHESTRA 2016 HoME CoNCERT4/9; 1:30 P.M.BJORLING RECITAL HALL, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, ST. [email protected]
SPECIAL SCREENING oF REMEMBERING THE FLooD oF 19654/9; 2 P.M.BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
SAMPLE WELLNESS SATuRDAY4/9; 10 A.M.201 NORTH BROAD ST. SUITE 302, MANKATO507-625-9355
IN CoNCERT: ELIZA GILKYSoN4/10; 7:30 P.M.HALLING RECITAL HALL, EARLEY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO507-389-5549
START-uP LAB4/12; 4 P.M.ENVISION LAB, RIDGLEY BUILDING, 227 E. MAIN ST., SUITE 200, MANKATO507-389-8875
PASSoVER SINGING WoRKSHoP4/13; 6:30 P.M.PRESIDENT’S DINING ROOM, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, ST. [email protected]
RIVER HILLS WoMEN’S WEEKEND SHoW4/16-4/17RIVER HILLS MALL507-387-7469
MANKATo SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA SYMPHoNIC SERIES – FIREBIRD4/17; 3 P.M.MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM507-625-8880
PREPARING PASSoVER RITuAL FooDS: A HANDS-oN WoRKSHoP4/18; 2:30 P.M.DINING SERVICE KITCHEN, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS [email protected]
MSu THEATRE PRESENTS “BoY GETS GIRL”4/20-4/23; 7:30 P.M.ANDREAS THEATRE, EARLEY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO507-389-6661
HoME TWEET HoME, HABITAT FoR HuMANITY FuNDRAISER4/21; 5:30-8:30 P.M.COUNTRY INN & SUITES507-388-2081
2ND ANNuAL CADAKIDS CoNFERENCE4/22; 8 A.M.-5 P.M.SOUTH CENTRAL COLLEGE507-625-8688
GREATER MANKATo BuSINESS SHoWCASE 4/26; 4-7 P.M.VERIZON WIRELESS CENTER, MANKATO507-385-6640
MINNESoTA SALES TAX FoR CAPITAL EquIPMENT/INDuSTRIAL PRoDuCTIoN4/27; 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, CENTENNIAL STUDENT UNION, ROOM 254/5507-389-8875
HISToRY BITS AND BITES4/27; NOONBLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 424 WARREN ST., MANKATO507-345-5566
FACuLTY SHoP TALK4/29; 4:30 P.M.INTERPRETIVE CENTER, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS [email protected]
SuRRouNDED BY HISToRY4/29; 6-9 P.M.CENTENNIAL STUDENT UNION BALLROOM, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO507-345-5566
MANKATo SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA PRESENTS PoPS AT THE KATo - BRuCE HENRY & ADI YESHAYA’S ALL STAR BIG BAND4/30; 7 P.M.KATO BALLROOM507-625-8880
MANKATo SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA PRESENTS MuSIC oN THE HILL - To MY NATIoN5/1; 2 P.M.GOOD COUNSEL CHAPEL507-625-8880
START-uP LAB5/10; 4 P.M.ENVISION LAB, RIDGLEY BUILDING, 227 E. MAIN ST., SUITE 200, MANKATO507-389-8875
MINNESoTA SALES AND uSE TAX BASICS5/11; 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, CENTENNIAL STUDENT UNION, ROOM 245507-389-8875
THE GuSTAVuS WIND oRCHESTRA & VASA WIND oRCHESTRA SPRING CoNCERT5/14; 1:30 P.M.BJORLING RECITAL HALL, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, ST. [email protected]
MANKATo SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA PRESENTS SYMPHoNIC SERIES - PARIS IN THE SPRING5/15; 3 P.M.MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM507-625-8880
WoRK WITH ME: BRINGING A MuLTIGENERATIoNAL LENSE To ToDAY’S TALENT MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES5/17; 8:30-11:30 A.M.GMG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1921 PREMIER DRIVE, MANKATO507-625-4171
EDuCARE FouNDATIoN - A ToAST To SPRING BENEFIT5/20; 6-10 P.M.CHANKASKA CREEK RANCH AND WINERY507-387-1868
BEGINNINGS AT LAKE FRoNT5/21; 3-7 P.M.LAKE FRONT BAR & GRILL, [email protected]@INDIANISLANDWINERY.COM