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RochesteR’s ultimate
enteRtainment guide
WeeK oF septembeR 15 - 21, 2016
M A G A Z I N E
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CONTENTS
IN EVERY ISSUE
P L A C E M A K E R S
G O O D M O R N I N G B E D L A M
P B P L AY B O O K
J U S T B E T W E E N F R I E N D S
T H E AT R E M U S I N G S
R E T U R N O F V I N Y L
I N S TA G R A M
FA M I L E E T I M E
Get involved with what public space
is all about in our community.
Fresh of their national tour, the
members of Good Morning Bedlam
answer questions about life on the road.
Pump up your tires and hit the
bike trails. Craig highlights some
local favorites to check out.
Consignment sale beneits more than
just sellers.
Tom Weber shares what’s coming
up in the local theater scene.
Rochester Records hasn’t even
oicially opened and it’s already
taking the town by storm.
Step up your social media game!
We’ve highlighted some of our
favorite local Instagram accounts.
Sometimes, all you need for a fun
night is a few sticks, a bonire and
marshmallows.
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Margo StichTom Weber
Craig Swalboski
Volume 3, Number 36 • september 15, 2016
The Lee Family Kim Zabel
How to be cool in Rochester
We’re here to retort the idea that
Rochester is boring. It’s our whole
mission as a local entertainment
magazine. We dedicate this issue, and
every issue, to all the things there are
to do in this town. With that, here are
ive quick ways to be cool in #rochmn:
1. Read 507 Magazine
2. #shoplocal
3. Participate in community
conversations (see page 4)
4. Support local establishments (see
pages 14 and 15)
5. Be yourself. After all, it’s the people
of this town that make it cool.
Matt Stolle
9/15
John Sievers
Publisher emeritusRandy Chapman
507-285-7602
sPecial sections editorAllison Roe
media marketing directorKristy Mintz
to advertise in 507, Please call 507-285-7600
3 Art Out of Context
7 10 Measures
14 Dining Out
15 Cocktail Hour
16 Movie Review
18 Calendar of Events
23 Long Distance
Allison Roe, Special Sections Editor
Bryan Lund, writer and editor
C. Anthony Huber
C O N T R I B U T O R SCover photo by Ken Klotzbach
From the instagram of @alinkphoto
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• A R T O U T O F C O N T E X TC. ANTHONY HUBER
AN ATTEMPT AT BEING, 2016
Oil, soot, concrete, resin on canvas
24 x 30 inches
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P L AC E M A K E R S E V E N T S
Editors PicksPlaceMakers is a prototyping festival the gives members of the community a
chance to experience how public spaces in our city can be transformed. 16 diferent
teams will create life-sized prototypes of their ideas of improving Rochester. For
three days you can see and experience these ideas.
All 16 teams, called Makers, were chosen based upon their proposals. You can see
all prototype proposals at DowntownRochesterMN.com/PlaceMakers.
Here are our favorites, in no particular order.
I F Y O U G O I F Y O U G OWhat Placemakers Prototyping Festival
When September 15 through 17
What AFTERBASH
When 10 p.m. September 16
by BRYAN LUND and ALLISON ROE
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Makers: Eric Anderson, Rose Anderson, Diane Klein, Matthew Moore, Anthony Huber, Nel Pilgrim-Rukavina, and Grace Wengler
Project Description: Aixed beneath one of Rochester’s skyways, the Artery will relect the changing health of the city as the installation’s colors transition to signify health events happening within the walls of the city’s health care institutions. A childbirth. A successful heart transplant. A inal radiation treatment. At Placemakers, rails of light will blur the lines between art and a collective experience.
Uniqueness: Unlike any existing structure in the cityscape, this installation will ask if a city’s architecture, coupled with new artist vision, can ofer innovative ways to deliver health. The Artery will be an intersection between the static nature of information and the seemingly impossible but necessary tasks of art: to be arresting, rare, diicult, and alive.
PlaceMakers is Rochester’s prototyping festival ofering the public a glimpse into the many diferent ways a public space can be transformed.
Join the community in this three-day public space design festival as 16 teams called, “Makers,” create life-size prototypes that show diferent ways public spaces can be improved upon.
Prototyping: (noun) to create, test and try an experimental model of a new idea or object.
Prototyping public space is a way of involving a range of people like creatives, builders and artists to come up with possible solutions to a physical space. Think of a prototyping festival as a “block party for the future of our city.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
DowntownRochesterMN.com/PlaceMakers
Description: SWAMP will bring technology to storm water management to optimize reuse and visualize the health of the system. Technology will be used during a variety of the steps within the process, and education about storm water management will be highlighted.
Why we love it: Storm water runof is a huge environmental concern, and by combining a practical solution for reusing this resource along with technology and education, this is a project that could have far reaching positive efects.
Description: Multilingual Pedestrian Signage will promote diversity and inclusion. It will increase walkability by serving as a sustainable marker with crucial navigation information. he target language will be speciic to each sub-district.
Why we love it: Rochester is a growing city that is visited by people from many diferent parts of the world. By providing basic information to people in their native languages, we are showing we can be an inclusive and welcoming community. Not to mention, it’s practical as all hell.
Description: Living Wall is a green wall that will help people understand problems of and visualize solutions for urban design in today’s world. he intention is to kick-start ideas to promote livability, create a healthier environment and add beauty to Rochester.
Why we love it: Green walls are some of our favorite places to visit in other cities. hey are a practical solution to many urban development problems, not to mention they look gorgeous and help with storm water management and energy conservation.
Description: A bikeway with art decorating a ive-foot one way bike lane and a three-foot bufer to separate the roadway will be installed. Info signs will explain the project and how it could be relevant to other parts of the community.
Why we love it: Biking around Rochester is getting easier, but it’s still daunting to travel on many roads. It’s time we stepped up our game and became as friendly to bikers as we are to cars.
Description: A functional piece of public installation art, Inner Ear Echo will create curiosity and wonder as it receives voices, translates words and ampliies what it is that makes us human. Several predeined words and phrases have been programmed so when spoken, they will be translated into other languages common to Rochester.
Why we love it: Again, Rochester is home to and destination for people from all around the world. By entwining language with a public art piece, more interest will be garnered. Plus it would be an awesome art piece!
Description: Every day inside the walls of the city’s health care institutions, incredible things are happening. A child is born, a heart is transplanted, a person inishes chemotherapy. hese rails of light will bring these accomplishments to the attention of passers-by.
Why we love it: Life-changing things happen so often in this town, but as community members, we may become numb to just how amazing these feats are. his project will serve as a reminder that incredible things are happening, and people’s lives are being touched all around us.
S WA M P M U LT I L I N G UA L P E D E S T R I A N S I G N AG E
A R T S CA P I N G T H E
B I K E WAYT H E A R T E R Y
L I V I N G WA L L
I N N E R E A R E C H O
Where 3rd St. SW and 1st Ave. SW, Rochester
admission Free
Where Paine Furniture Building, 313 S Broadway, Rochester
admission $35; tickets available at artbash2016.splashthat.com
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Forty Shows and Fifteen States Later M U S I C G O O D M O R N I N G B E D L A M
Good Morning Bedlam has returned from their summer tour
Good Morning Bedlam, a band with
Rochester roots that values good
food and long back rubs, is comprised
of vocalist and guitarist Isaak Elker
(20), vocalist and iddle player Sophia
Mae Beyer (18), banjo player Noah Pearson
(18), and bassist Jonathan Muroya (18).
his past June, the band embarked on a
forty-show tour crossing ifteen states
and cities including Chicago, New York,
Philadelphia, and Nashville in support of
their irst full length album, Prodigal.
507: How did your band name
originate?
Elker: We like the idea of greeting each new
day of chaos because we know we are not in
control.
507: Describe your music.
Pearson: It is primarily folk music with
jazz, bluegrass, and gypsy inluences.
507: What was the experience of
recording Prodigal like?
Pearson: Isaak actually recorded it at
Minneapolis Community and Technical
College as part of his thesis project for his
audio engineering degree.
Elker: It was a special experience to have
total creative authority over our album.
507: What was your summer tour like?
Elker: We had a wonderful time touring. It’s
hard work, loading in and out at all hours
of the night, traveling, inding food, trying
to stay healthy, physically and emotionally,
but we accomplished it.
Pearson: One great day on tour we played
some songs on the radio in Philly and that
night we came back and played an intimate
house show in the backyard of the family
we were staying with.
507: How did you go about arranging
shows?
Elker: It took a lot of time, a lot of emails,
and a lot of phone calls! We started booking
the tour back in January.
507: Where was the worst or strangest
place your tour took you?
Pearson: In Indianapolis we actually played
at a redneck biker bar, which we were not
expecting.
Elker: In Cincinnati we played at a bar that
can only be described as the emo
version of Sesame Street. here
were so many strange art pieces
with arms attached reaching out
to grab you.
507: What was the hardest
thing about touring?
Pearson: Missing common
comforts like sleeping in one bed
every night and having food be
freely available.
507: What advice to you have
for local bands interested in
touring?
Elker: Know that everything is
your responsibility…you will work
so hard, and still gigs won’t work
out, venues will treat you badly,
or not explain things to you. his
means that it is really important
to work as a team in your band,
and not get discouraged by
little things going wrong. Just
remember that every time
someone buys a cd, you have a
new fan in a new area talking
about you!
Pearson: Make sure to check your air
mattress for holes BEFORE going on tour.
507: If you could defy space, time, and
financial constraints, what show would
you see?
Elker: I would probably want to see
he Avett Brothers opening for Amy
Winehouse, opening for the Beatles.
Beyer: My dream line-up would be the jazz
greats. Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald,
and Billie Holiday.
Practical touring advice from Isaak Elker
Don’t travel too far in a day. Because you
won’t be making thousands of dollars every
day, it is important to play in cities that
are near each other. If we had only played
big cities, we would have been driving
close to eight hours a day! Not only is it
uncomfortable and tiring to be in the car that
much every day, it would be a huge amount
of money for gas. So set shows in small cities
and towns between each big city. The most
we would drive in a day is three and a half
hours, be we averaged more like two. Plan
your tour in a circle. Don’t travel out to the
coast, and then have to drive back. The irst
third of our tour was through the Northeast,
the second third of the tour was traveling
down the coast from Massachusetts to
South Carolina, the last third of the tour was
traveling through the Midwest to get home.
interviewed by JOHN SIEVERS
Listen to Good Morning Bedlam’s album Prodigal
at bit.ly/ProdigalbyBedlam.
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What sparked your interest in music?
I come from a big, musical family of 10 kids. Our family performed around the country, touring in a Greyhound bus. We played at malls, conven-tions, fairs, and we even played Vegas. As soon as we were old enough to get out there, we were out there. We made records. In fact, we had boxes of vinyl records that we would sell from off the stage. Our parents were both school teach-ers, so we did a lot of correspondence school. We were home-schooled, bus-schooled, hotel-room-schooled and backstage-schooled.
Most listened to song in the last week?
I’ve been listening to the singer/songwriter from the 70s, Harry Chapin. I’ve always loved his music, and I like to revisit it when I have time.
What do you drink during a show?
I like to stay fresh in my head. I might have a beer if someone buys it for me, but I like to keep a clear mind so people can get what they came for.
Favorite local band or artist?
Boots – they’re a bluegrass Americana group based in Fargo. They are awesome guys and top notch musicians. They deserve a lot more credit than they get.
Kindest words from an audience member?
They haven’t ever been words. Just watching someone get tears in their eyes, or just seeing on their face that I’ve hit a nerve with my music - that is the kindest compliment I could ever get.
Why Rochester?
Some people have this misconception that Mayo makes Rochester, but it’s the people that make the town. And this is a deep-rooted town. The
people here have been amazing to me. Some have even offered me a place to stay at their house.
If you could run sound for one artist no longer among the living, who would it be? Why?
Prince. Just because of his genius. He wasn’t just a one level type of musician, and I learn some-thing new every time I listen to him.
One book you think everyone should read?
“The Little Prince.” If people read that book in a deep, meaningful way, they would find that it is so much more than just a children’s book. It has a universal message of hope, and teaches how to slow down and pay attention to the simple things in life.
If you had to outlaw one song from ever being played again, which would it be and why?
Every genre of music now sounds so empty. It doesn’t have depth. Music in the 60s, 70s, and some of the 80s just had more soul to it. Now the music is so plastic. I can’t remember the last time I turned the radio on and listened to pop songs. Everything in today’s top 40 radio should be outlawed. People are just fed it, and if people don’t dig past it, then they miss the soul and feel-ing of music. There are tons of songs that would be better off never heard.
What makes you stand out as a musician?
My willingness to stay as humble as I can and know that I am no different than anyone else in the world. I’m just trying to make a living doing what I love. I want to give people joy, but I still want to stay grounded knowing that I am just part of the mix. I am not above others in the world.
story & photo by KIM ZABEL
TONY CUCHETTI
Tony is an acoustic singer, guitarist and
songwriter who also performs with his
band, The Afterwhile. He lived in Florida
for many years, but now has made
Minnesota his home with his family. He
plays classic country and gritty folk music.
1 0 M E A S U R E S CUCHETTI
Tony plays every Tuesday night at the Tap House in Rochester. I F Y O U G O
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Back for the fourth year, the Just Between Friends consignment sale is this weekend in Rochester. Voted by Consignment Mommies as
the Best Consignment Sales Event in Rochester and SE Minnesota in 2015, this community-wide event takes place at Graham Arena hursday through Saturday.
“he main focus of these sales in children’s clothing, games, toys, books, puzzles, gear, equipment and furniture,” writes Khiengchai Fulton, event organizer. Over 300 sellers have been part of this sale through its history. While most sellers bring items for the cash beneits, some donate the money raised to international organizations. New for this sale, one seller
is hoping to raise money to support a trip to El Salvador to serve kids and staf in an
orphanage. Another consigner is raising funds for a mission to Ethiopia, and a third is supporting literacy in hailand.
While the sale is a way for sellers to make money, it also beneits our local community. “Just Between Friends works with local non-proits, the Rochester Outreach Center and New Life Family Services to donate unsold items” that consigners have designated as donations, says Fulton. “To date, over 9,975 items valued at over $42,500 have been donated through these sales.”
he sale also runs a food drive that beneits In His Name, a
food distribution service run by Team Rochester. Unsold books from the sale
are donated to local schools, and Just Between Friends ofers fundraising opportunities for schools as well.
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I F Y O U G OWhat Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
When 7 am to 7 pm Thursday8 am to 7 pm Friday8 am to 1 pm Saturday
Where Graham Arena #3, 1570 Fairgrounds Ave. SE, Rochester
admission $2 Thursday (free with food shelf donation), free Friday and Saturday
Just Between Friends consignment sale offers more than discounts
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T H E AT E R
by TOM WEBER
Never on a Sunday?
hat’s not the case anymore at
Rochester Repertory heatre, where
the start of the new theater season
means new days and new curtain
times for plays.
he Rep’s changes represent just a couple
of the cool, new ventures planned as the
2016-17 Rochester theater season gets
underway. here is also a new theater space
that’s ready to open, and a totally new
theater company ready to debut.
But the irst makeover is at the
Rochester Repertory heatre, which is now
in its 33rd season.
For maybe the irst time ever, the Rep
is ofering regularly scheduled Sunday
matinees this season. he Rep has always
presented its plays on hursday, Friday and
Saturday nights. And in another departure
from tradition, the Rep has moved starting
times of evening shows to 7:30 p.m. Rep
shows had started at 8 p.m. since Day One
back in 1984.
he irst matinee takes place at 2 p.m.
Sept. 25, followed by another at 2 p.m. Oct.
1. Both are during the run of the current
production, “he 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee.”
Darkening the performance space at
the Rep for afternoon shows has been a
problem because of some glass exit doors,
said Jeanne Skattum, co-founder of the
Rep. But, she said, “We just inally decided
we’ve had a lot of requests for matinees, so
let’s do it.”
Matinees are also scheduled for the
four remaining shows in the Rep’s season,
including the next one, “he Realistic
Joneses,” at 2 p.m. Dec. 4.
Incidentally, in keeping with the theme
of newness, both of these season-opening
shows are directed by irst-time directors
at the Rep. Mary Pyferoen, who directs
student productions at Lourdes High
School, is directing “he 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee,” and Merritt
Olsen, who moved to the area recently after
a long career in theater in Washington,
Iowa and South Dakota, will direct “he
Realistic Joneses.”
Other theater news
— At Rochester Civic heatre, the
cool, new happening this season will be
the long-awaited opening of
the box theater. he lexible
space is designed to host a
variety of events in a range
of conigurations. he irst
production in the new theater is
“Wit,” which opens Oct. 21. he
main stage at RCT will continue to
host most shows.
— Finally, there is a totally
new theater company, Absolute
heatre, ready to launch its
inaugural season Oct. 6 with
“Frost-Nixon.” And that’s another
new and cool twist for local theater:
a show opening on hursday,
rather than the traditional Friday.
2016-2017 theater season ready to be unveiled
O N S TAG E
he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Scott Jacobson/ Post-Bulletin
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p b p l ay b o o k b i c yc l i n g
Bicycles, of course, have a right to share the road with
motor vehicles, and in some places Rochester has bike
lanes marked on the city streets.
But don’t forget that Rochester has more than 85 miles
of trails that are bituminous or concrete surfaced and are
available for pedestrian, bike, in-line skate, wheelchair,
and stroller use.
One of the favorite stretches of bike path in the city
limits follows the Zumbro River from the belt line near
HyVee South and takes you all the way out to Mayowood.
Another popular part is around Cascade Lake; you can
safely cross Highway 14 over the long bridge that opened
a few years ago.
he high ground on County 22 (East Circle Drive)
west of Century High School yields some great views of
the city, which is especially nice when fall colors start to
arrive.
If you want to follow the water, take the path from
McQuillan Field to Bear Creek’s conluence with the
Zumbro, then continue along that river to Silver Lake,
even beyond 37th St.
If you think riding with others is more fun than going
by yourself, there are ways to do that without rounding
up your own contingent of friends.
• he Scheels Bike Club has two more of its weekly
group rides remaining. hey leave from the Scheels
store at Apache Mall at 6 p.m. and ride for 30 minutes,
led by a Scheels expert. he pace is casual, perfect for
beginners. Families are encouraged, as are moderate and
strong riders. Refreshments are provided at the start. No
registration is required, but helmets are. hose under 16
need to have a parent present.
After the ride, stop at Applebee’s for a free appetizer
(and drink specials).
• Bicycle Sports has rides Mondays and Wednesdays,
with Easy Rider, Fitness and Fast Road groups. For details
and the week’s route, check the store’s Facebook page
• Erik’s Bike Shop has rides on Tuesdays at 6 and
Fridays at 5, leaving from the shop. he Tuesday ride
is for all but the description says it is “a great group for
beginners.” For details, go to eriksbikeshop.com
Don’t hang up that bicycle yet.
he fall is a great time to hit the trails. he weather is cooler, often gorgeous, and as
Minnesotans we know that all too soon, it’s going to be cold and snowy.
So get out there!
Here are some tips for fall bicycling:
happy trails
safety first
great scenery
group rides
it’s a great time of year for a bike rideby CRAIG SWALBOSKI
Ken Klotzbach/ Post-Bulletin Ken Klotzbach/ Post-Bulletin
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• Wear a helmet and colorful clothing• Make sure your bike has multiple relectors
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FA M I LY T I M E
A Fire This Fall
B O N F I R E W E AT H E R
text by ANTHONY LEE
photos by KATIE DONNELLY LEE
As the sun slouches lower each day, we slip into another sleepy school year. If you have kids in school, you recognize the subtle descent into the long dark. In your head,
you can hear Ned Stark’s bleak voice declare, “Winter is coming.”
But fear not! We’re here to remind you that this is a season to be savored. (And don’t worry; we’re not going to gush over the perennial appearance of everyone’s favorite latté lavor.) So rub your tired eyes and stay up with us a little while longer; we’ll show you there is autumnal enjoyment waiting for you right here at home. Pull up a seat and hunker down for an evening.
Let’s start with an enduring ancient tradition: the ire. We humans have
been making ire for at least a few hundred thousand years, if not longer. We’re so good at it, we’ve automated the burning of fuels a thousand diferent ways. But meet some fellow humans around a wood ire, and it’s hard not to feel a distinctly prehistoric feeling of wonder.
his fall, gather your family in that primal circle, and take a break from the 21st century. Watch the red-glow reverence on your kids’ faces as the embers cast their spell. Just be for a while. here’s an old magic in the air around a ire. It certainly cast a spell on our family last week. By the time the irst bundle of logs had been spirited away, the kids had been transported from bumbling boredom to buoyant beatitude.
If you get a little bored “just being” by the ire, you can participate in that
other primitive tradition: making and eating food. One of our favorites is pizza. he dough is just about the easiest recipe out there, and you can get your kids kneading and learning about the chemistry (if you’re so inclined).
When we made pizza last week, our kids loved talking about how the “east” (yeast) made the dough rise. And they still devoured the dough after looking at pictures of the single-celled culinary companions. It’s a good vehicle for vegetable consumption as well. We patted ourselves on the back for all the greens we loaded on (though it was tongue-in-cheek, as our boasting was couched between gobs of dough and cheese). I would have had you try some, but our plans for leftovers didn’t quite pan out.
With the pizza thoroughly
demolished, is there yet another ancient tradition upon which we may call? Yes, there is. he Egyptians of antiquity made a medicinal substance from mucilaginous extracts of Althaea
officinalis, commonly known as the marshmallow plant. Granted, we have simpliied the recipe since then, but it certainly still makes a great addition to any ire. At our ire, Liam favored a flambé approach, bravely biting the blackened morsels, while Aurora seemed satisied with wiggling the stick in the general direction of the ire, asking every thirty seconds if it was done.
No matter how you cook your marshmallow, take some time this autumn to gather your friends and family around the ire and enjoy fall for what it is. Maybe we’ll see you at our next ire!
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by BRYAN LUND photos by ANDREW LINK
Thirteen years ago today, Broadway Records exited our universe. In late May of 2005, Face the Music followed, and that was that. Rochester’s independent and used (the only kind
that actually matter) record stores were dead and gone.
As then-high school senior Kirin Furst observed in a Teen Beat column back in September of 2005, “Face the Music left us to the barren plain of a corporate wasteland.”
hese days, though, there aren’t even big corporate record shops to look through. he internet came and blasted the whole industry to pieces. Still, streaming and piracy can’t solve everything, and the need for a record shop has been palpable.
Today, we celebrate the sputtering lame of a new dawn. Rochester Records has risen from the ashes of this city’s independent retailer scene and you can thank a man
called Huss for answering the call. Well, Hussein Esmailzadeh, but everyone calls him Huss. He used to run Man Cave Consignments.
“Over the last six to eight months, we sold a lot more records than anything else. Had a lot of diferent people saying, ‘God, I wish there was a record store in Rochester again.’ I thought to myself, why not? Let’s do it. I got the space, I own the building,” said Esmailzadeh.
he store already has a large selection of $1 to $5 LPs, but other records creep into the $20 to $80 price range, thanks to their rarity. More are on the way. 50,000 records come in soon from several large vendors from Minneapolis.
Huss also plans to set up a couple record players so people can listen and hang out, and will preserve elements of the thrift store like VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, comics, and a few collectibles.
he townspeople have already responded to the need: “We are currently not really
setup to be fully open as of today, because of the remodel,” Huss explained, “but I decided to be anyhow, because the demand is huge as far as the collectors.”
Huss plans to invest in a professional record cleaner to ofer as a service to pre-existing collectors.
Down the road, he’ll get into new vinyl. His goal now is to keep the selection fresh and ever-changing.
For our younger readers - just imagine that your phone didn’t exist. Imagine the music-inding tools you have now are only
a glimmer in some schmuck’s eye. Radio was as corporate as it is now. he Current was in its infancy. Bit rates on KaZaa were pathetic. If you wanted a snobby take on what music to buy, you needed to be in a record store.
Physical records are rad. hey sound better. hey come with bigger artwork. hey’re easier to listen all the way through to. Go to Rochester Records. Here’s a list of stuf to look for if you don’t know where to start. I already have these but if you buy one and hate what you hear, come down to the Post-Bulletin oices and I’ll happily buy your unwanted copy.
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King Curtis - Live at Fillmore West, 1971
Isaac Hayes - Chocolate Chip, 1975
Curtis Mayield - Short Eyes, 1977
Gap Band - Gap Band IV, 1982
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Wave, 1969
Bob James - One, 1974
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Bleu Duck Kitchen and Bar is envisioned to satisfy more than just your taste buds.
When chefs Erik Kleven and Erik Paulsen met Traci and
Hunter Downs, and learned of the 115-year-old brick Conley-Maass building at 14 Fourth Street SW being renovated by the Downs, they discovered a shared desire to bring something unique to Rochester.
Kleven and Paulsen have taken over the entire irst loor to create a 60-seat “New American Bistro-style” restaurant, which includes private party space.
“It’s a dining experience, not just eating,” notes Kleven.
High ceilings, walls of exposed brick, restored original glass, earthy tones, and an open kitchen combine to make this a unique setting. A “Chefs Counter,” which seats six, runs along one edge of the kitchen, separating the dining area. Presented as a ive-course dinner with a beverage tasting, these special chef-chosen dinners will require advanced tickets when they begin this fall.
An 8-seat bar ofers classic cocktails, small batch spirits and single estate wines. Co-owner Ansley Jones, who also owns he Doggery, serves as beverage manager and mixologist.
Kleven’s 16-year-old daughter Joely created the artwork above the bar. She has recreated classic pieces to center around blue ducks. Both the drinks and the art above the bar relect what is coming out of the kitchen: classic dishes with a new twist.
Every level exudes quality, from the ambiance and décor to the service and food. Wait staf have been well trained under the guidance of Jennifer Becker who comes from the Rochester Golf and Country Club after 12 years as their food and beverage director.
Becker oversees front of house and special events. Her standards are high, complementing those of Kleven and Paulsen who have their plates full overseeing the kitchen and hands-on doing that which they are so passionate about, namely creating unique, lavorful food.
“Each dining experience here is meant to be a new experience and to remind people of the importance of being connected to the food put on our table,” says Kleven. On the other hand, “we try to not take ourselves too seriously,” says Paulsen.
A select number of items are on the menu at any one time; three or four items each in starters and seconds, and ive or six main entrees. Listings are simple with only a few core ingredients noted for each dish. hrough narrative,
by informed wait staf, the intent is to fully help guests understand the choices they are making. he sheer variety of dishes, over time, assures that diners will never get tired of repeatedly eating one item.
Menu items to date have included an amazing sweet corn soup. Upon irst spoonful the lavors simply explode on your palate. his fresh, thick cream-based soup is presented with a drizzle of parsley oil. It is
topped with a homemade biscuit, but not just any biscuit;
crab imparts a unique lavor. he texture-lavor pairing, with the soup, is incredible. Commenting on the soup, one patron was overheard stating, “his is what summer should taste like.”
Among main entrees the duck breast, atop a white bean ragout with fresh summer greens, packs another outstanding set of lavors. Seafood lovers will ind every bite of the peppered salmon to be simply marvelous. It is presented along with butter poached potato, Hericot verts, fresh tomato and hard-cooked egg drizzled with a Nicoise olive vinaigrette.
As new dishes are unfurled, the chefs look forward to “pushing the limit” with unusual items like pork cheeks and veal prime rib, which recently were procured
from local farmers, only to each sell out the day they went on the menu.
he initial menu oferings have indeed demonstrated the cuisine creativity of the chefs. But what is with the name “Bleu Duck?” It’s like Adam Sandler said in “Billy Madison.” He drew a blue duck “because I’ve never seen a blue duck before, and to be honest…I wanted to see a blue duck.”
It’s this demonstration of creativity,
the uniqueness of the setting, the
food and the care taken at all levels
that make dining at Bleu Duck a truly
memorable experience.
F O O D
by MARGO STICH photos by BRYAN LUND
D I N I N G O U T
Bleu Duck offers a creative dining experience
14 Fourth Street SW, Rochester
Hours: Monday-Saturday 4pm-10pm
Chefs Counter Wednesday-Saturday, by advanced ticket purchase
Reservations www.bleuduckkitchen.com
507-405-5424
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‘They think you just created the most wonderful thing in the world’Jones’ unique bar, The Doggery, on a three-year run of success
D R I N K S C O C K TA I L H O U R
by MATT STOLLE photos by KEN KLOTZBACH
Aynsley Jones, owner of he Doggery, had
a simple but unorthodox concept for his
downtown cocktail bar.
It would be a place that catered not to
what people liked but what they didn’t
know they liked yet. Despite the skeptical responses he
got from some, he Doggery and its menu of cool craft
cocktails are now on a three-year run of success.
hough its marketing consists of word-of-mouth
and social media, people from out of town somehow
ind their way to he Doggery’s dark, Roaring
Twenties-themed basement on Historic hird Street.
Jones estimates that 30 percent of customers’ IDs on
weekends are from out of state or out of country.
And that upside-down business plan is now being
applied to the eclectic cuisine at the Bleu Duck
Kitchen, which opened three weeks ago and is the
product of a partnership that includes Jones.
I talked to Jones, a 36-year-old entrepreneur who
started out as a busboy, to explore more deeply into
cocktails, business risk and what it takes to run a
successful bar.
Do you remember your first cocktail?
I was probably 26 and I had a customer ask to make
them a Negroni. So I made the drink. I thought it was
just god awful, and they thought it was the greatest
thing.
Rochester can be known as a stodgy,
buttoned-down place. Was there a concern that
Rochester and your bar might be a mismatch?
A little bit. I didn’t want it to be too stufy. I
wanted it to be a fun place where you could feel
comfortable wearing a suit and tie or wearing shorts
and a ball cap. Being able to travel as often as I have
and checking out cocktail bars around the country,
that is deinitely a huge trend.
What attracts you to the cocktail over any
other alcoholic drink?
To me, it’s the simplicity of it. You don’t need to
add 10 to 12 things into a drink. When you mix
a cocktail, it’s two or three ingredients and it
tastes absolutely phenomenal. hat’s what I
enjoy about it and seeing people’s reaction.
hey think you just created the most
wonderful thing in the world.
Were there a lot of naysayers
when you first proposed a cocktail
bar for Rochester?
A lot. hey thought it was too
aggressive for Rochester, but
people in town have completely
gotten it.
When did you know it
would be successful?
It didn’t take long. It was in
the irst month. My whole plan
was to bartend a bunch, and it was
going to be the cute little bar in the
basement, and hopefully people
showed up. We were really busy for
three months wall to wall.
What’s it like three years later?
Last year was our best year.
Your goal is to push people outside their
comfort zone, to get people to experiment and
enjoy something they’ve never tried before.
When we irst opened, people liked the ambiance
and the decor, but they couldn’t step outside the
box. “Hey, I love this place, but I can’t come back if
you don’t have Coors Light.” But that’s not the point.
hat’s not our focus. It’s about inding your new
favorite. We’ve had drinks that have been some of our
top-selling drinks and we take them of the menu. And
people are like, “hat’s crazy.” “Well, try these.”
MATT STOLLE AYNSLEY JONES
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F L I C K S SULLY
A smashing success from Eastwood and Hanksby RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun Times
It remains one of the indelible images of the 21st century. On a frigid January morning in 2009, dozens of passengers found themselves perched on the wings of US Airways Flight 1549 – in the Hudson River. Well. ON the Hudson River. Just a few minutes after takeof, the plane was struck by a lock of Canada geese, rendering both engines powerless and necessitating a return to LaGuardia Airport – but when it was determined there wasn’t enough time to reach LaGuardia or any other nearby runway, the plane made an emergency crash-landing on the water, and miraculously, all 155 passengers and crew survived. At the helm of Flight 1549 was Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who within 24 hours became one of the most famous American pilots this side of Charles Lindbergh. It seems almost a foregone conclusion Clint Eastwood would direct and Tom Hanks would star in the movie version of the story. As accomplished as they are,
it would be an understatement to say Eastwood and Hanks meet expectations. his isn’t just a solid piece of work; it’s resonant. he 86-year-old Eastwood gives us an electrifying thriller, a wonderful in-depth character study and a fascinating airline safety procedural, while Hanks delivers another in a long line of memorable, nomination-worthy performances. “Sully” begins with the immediate aftermath of the water landing, with Hanks’ Sully and his co-pilot, Jef Skiles (Aaron Eckhart in one of his most measured and authentic performances), seemingly barely dried of after being soaked in the icy waters of the Hudson when they have to face down a skeptical group of inquisitors from the National Transportation Safety Board, including Mike O’Malley as Charles Porter and Anna Gunn from “Breaking Bad” as Dr. Elizabeth Davis. From the get-go, it’s clear some on the panel believe Sully might have panicked and actually had enough engine power
and enough altitude and time to get back to an airport. hey ask Sully questions about how much sleep he had before the light, when he had his last drink – and if he was experiencing any problems at home. hey’re looking for chinks in the armor of a man who was already being hailed as a hero in the media and who seemed a bit uncomfortable under the lights, but didn’t say no to David Letterman, Katie Couric or plenty of other interview opportunities. Eastwood directs with his usual economical style. (Even his longest-running ilms rarely seem to waste our time with overlong scenes of exposition, or unnecessary supporting characters.) Hanks is so good he could play this character in a one-man show with nothing but a chair and a telephone onstage and it would be riveting. On the surface, Sully is a calm, cool, no-nonsense, self-efacing veteran of some 42 years as a pilot. But in the aftermath of the landing, he has visions
of the plane smashing into Manhattan buildings, he has dreams of news reporters questioning his judgment, and he confesses his doubts and fears in intimate telephone conversations with his wife, Lorraine (Laura Linney, who spends nearly every second of her screen time on the phone with Sully). Eventually, at just the right time, “Sully” takes us through those harrowing, incredible 208 seconds when Flight 1549 is struck by those birds, and the engines burst into lames before dying out, and Sully and Skiles react in the cockpit, and the light attendants repeatedly command, “Heads down, stay down, heads down, stay down!” and a commercial aircraft rapidly sinks in the skies above New York City (of all places) and eventually splashes down on the Hudson. he editing and the special efects and the performances are so pitch-perfect, this is as close as you’d ever want to come to being on that light on that January day. “Sully” is an absolute triumph.
h h h h h R | 2016 | 1 hr 35 min | Biography, Drama
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Kubo and the Two Strings (PG, 101 min.) Kindhearted Kubo lives a humble life, telling stories to people in his seaside town. But he accidentally summons a spirit from his past, enforcing an age-old vendetta. With the help of Monkey and Beetle, Kubo must battle gods and monsters to fulfill his heroic destiny.
Bad Moms (R, 101 min.) h h h h hWritten and directed by the team that penned the “Hangover” movies, “Bad Moms” had me laughing out loud even as I was cringing, thanks to some fantastically over-the-top hijinks, crass but hilarious one-liners and terrific performances from Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn as suburban moms taking a break from parenting and going wild.
Hell or High Water (R, 102 min.) h h h h hVeteran Texas Rangers (Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham) pursue bank-robbing brothers (Chris Pine and Ben Foster) in an instant classic modern-day Western, traveling down familiar roads, but always, always with a fresh and original spin. This is the best film I’ve seen so far this year. If you tell me you love movies, I can’t imagine you not wanting to see it.
The Light Between Oceans (PG-13, 130 min.) h h h h hA decision made by a couple (Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander) on an isolated Australian island is at the core of this gorgeous but plodding and borderline ludicrous period-piece weeper. We’re supposed to feel for them, but what they’ve done isn’t just criminal; it’s cruel.
Morgan (R, 92 min.) h h h h hIn the most infuriating movie of the year, the supposedly advanced minds that created a frighteningly realistic artificial superhuman commit such egregious blunders you’ll be tempted to throw your popcorn at the screen. One of the worst movies of 2016.
Pete’s Dragon (PG, 102 min.)Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley), a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon.
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Blair Witch (R, 89 min.)After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his sister’s disappearance in the demonic woods of the Blair Witch, James and a group of friends set out into the forest to find his lost sister.
Bridget Jones’s Baby (R, 125 min.)After breaking up with Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones’s happily ever after isn’t going according to plan. After getting her life back on track though, everything is completely under control. That is, until she meets a dashing American and finds herself pregnant. The catch: she’s only fifty percent sure of who the father is.
The Wild Life (PG, 90 min.)On a tiny exotic island, a multitude of animal friends wake up after a storm to see a strange creature: Robinson Crusoe. They live a harmonious life until one day, everything is overturned by two savage cats. A battle ensues between the cats and Crusoe and friends.
Snowden (R, 134 min.)The untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing whistleblower who exposed illegal surveillance by the NSA and is now one of the most wanted men in the world. Considered hero by some, traitor by others, this bio-thriller is one of the most compelling films of the year.
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Kids on the Block, an urban park, to be featured as part of Placemakers Rochester Prototyping Festival September 15-17 in Downtown Rochester.
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artWorks gallery: James Wegner, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 N Main St., Austin. 10:00 a.m. Free admission. Featuring works by the well-known and highly respected local artist. 507-434-0934.
map-Quilt open studio #1 With artist in residence heather clark hilliard, St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 5 p.m. Free. Heather is creating map-quilts imbued with time, place, memory and history that will become a structural formation for both personal and regional stories. For this open studio potluck, bring a dish to pass and view Heather’s artistic process and techniques. 507-467-2446.
communityunited Way kickoff, Soldiers Field, 300 7th St. SW, Roches-
ter. 6:30 a.m. Free. Join us for our first ever sign-waving campaign kickoff. The United Way’s 2016 Campaign Chair Elaine Garry and her cabinet will kickoff United Way’s annual fund drive. A light breakfast will be provided. 507-287-2004.
stYle on the Plaza, Peace Plaza, First St. and First Ave. SW, Rochester. 5:30 p.m. $15 - $50. STYLE on the Plaza, Downtown Rochester’s premier fall fashion show. 507-216-9882.
rochester garden & Flower club: “Water Wisdom in the garden”, Rochester Community & Technical College, 1926 Collegeview Rd. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. No charge - visitors and area gardeners welcome. Presentation by Megan Moeller. 507-545-2610.
sacred Presence retreat, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 9:00 a.m. $300; early-bird before Aug. 15, $280.. Join us on a mystical journey. “Only Your presence revives my withered heart. You are the candle that lights the whole world and I Am an empty vessel for your light.”Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. 507-398-6028.
scenic river valley and eagle center tour, Rochester. 9:00 a.m. $89. Spend a day visiting wonderful sites along the Missis-sippi River! 507-421-0573.
old order amish country tours, Rochester. 1:00 p.m. $69. Take a trip with a knowledgeable guide to Amish country! 507-421-0573.
healthy lymphatic system and natural breast health With essential oils, People’s Food Co-op, 519 First Ave. SW, Rochester. 5:30 p.m. $25. Learn how a working lymphatic system helps to balance, detoxify, nurture, and protect your immune health. Joyce Sobotta leads the discussion. 507-289-9061.
Festivals & marketsJust between Friends consignment sale, Graham Arena
#3, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 1570 Fairgrounds Ave. SE, Rochester. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $2 admission Thursday. Free Friday and Saturday. Voted 2015 Best Consignment Sale in southeast Min-nesota. 507-990-7668.
leroy Farmers market, Corner of Broadway and Main, LeRoy. 4:00 p.m. A weekly Farmers Market. 507-273-5815.
Placemakers | rochester Prototyping Festival, 3rd St. SW by First Ave. SW, Rochester. 4:00 p.m. Free. PlaceMakers is Rochester’s prototyping festival offering the public a glimpse into the many different ways a public space can be transformed. Join the community in this three-day public space design festival as 16 teams. 507-216-9882.
musicmarty hagard - a tribute to merle haggard “my dad”,
Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway, Albert Lea. 7:00 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets, go to actonbroadway.com.
open mic, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 7:00 p.m. Open MIC and Thirsty Thursday! Our 2nd floor stage is amped - you plug in and play - your guitar, voice, keyboard -- own the stage and jam with other musicians. 597-467-2782.
THEATRE“Pride’s crossing” Thursdays – 7:30 p.m.
Friday September 16 (preview) – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday September 17 (opening) – 7:30 p.m.
Sundays – 1:30 p.m.
“the three musketeers”Sundays – 7:30 p.m.
Mondays – 7:30 p.m.
Fridays – 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
“rock of ages” Thursday through Saturday – 7 p.m.
Cost: $31 adults, $26 senior citizens, $21 students
“the 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee” Thursday through Saturday – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday – 2 p.m.
Cost: $28
commonweal theatre 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro
rochester civic theatre 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester
rochester repertory theatre 103 7th St. NE, Rochester
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Center, 300 N Main St., Austin. 10:00 a.m. Free admission. Featur-ing works by the well-known and highly respected local artist. 507-434-0934.
communityrummage and Produce sale, St. Patrick Catholic Church,
30934 Hwy. 60, West Albany. 9 a.m. The community center will be loaded with some of everything. 507-798-2478.
Placemakers | rochester Prototyping Festival, 3rd St. SW by First Ave. SW, Rochester. 11:00 a.m. Free. PlaceMakers is Rochester’s prototyping festival offering the public a glimpse into the many different ways a public space can be transformed. Join the community in this three-day public space design festival as 16 teams. 507-216-9882.
saved by angels - bruce van natta testimony, River of Glory Church, 1225 Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester. 7 p.m. Free. From being crushed under a semi-truck to setting people’s hearts on fire for God, Bruce Van Natta shares his gripping testimony Sept. 16-18 at the River of Glory Church.
Festivals & marketsJust between Friends consignment sale, Graham Arena
#3, Olmsted County Fairgrounds 1570 Fairgrounds Ave SE, Roches-ter. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $2 admission Thursday. Free Friday and Saturday. Voted 2015 Best Consignment Sale in southeast Minnesota. 507-990-7668.
harvest Fest, Main Street, Dodge Center. 8:00 a.m. Free. Live entertainment, transportation fair, tractor and car shows, youth activities and much more.
musicsome s----y cover band, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway,
Rochester. 507-289-1091.
Winona hims, Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd., Winona. 2 p.m. $10. Gospel music concert.
Free jam, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 Second Ave NE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass, country, old-time music. All-acoustic. Beginner to advanced players welcome.
lily afshar, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. 7:30 p.m. $22 in advance, $25 at the door. Acclaimed as one of the world’s foremost classical guitarists, Lily Afshar is a virtuosa who brings passion to her performance. 507-732-7616.
the Pretty durties, Pine Island Sports Bar, 107 S Main St, Pine Island. 9 p.m. Free The Pretty Durties play a wide variety of music and they keep the crowd going! Very fun show, come on down to the Muni for a good time and bring your friends! 507-356-8810.
tim dallman, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Drive SE, Rochester. 9:00 p.m. Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Tim Dall-man performs an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary rock and pop songs, as well as his own compositions.
tugboat rampage, Boomer’s Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. NW, Rochester. 9 p.m.
booker and Friends, Canadian Honker Restaurant, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 7:30 p.m.
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Zumbro river art splash tour, Zumbrota. 10 a.m. Free. More than 30 artists will show their original creations and talk to you about their work during the 11th annual Zumbro River Art Splash. 507-732-4191.
communityrummage and Produce sale, St. Patrick Catholic Church,
30934 Hwy. 60, West Albany. 9 a.m. The community center will be loaded with some of everything. 507-798-2478.
rochester Woodcarvers monthly meeting, 1470 Industrial Dr. NW, Rochester. 9 a.m. Free. Join us as master guitar maker Michael Keller tells us about his experiences in building world class instruments used by renowned musicians. He will bring and describe materials used and the process he developed to create these instruments. Visitors are always welcome! 507-254-5445.
Placemakers | rochester Prototyping Festival, 3rd St. SW by First Ave. SW, Rochester. 10:00 a.m. Free. PlaceMakers is Rochester’s prototyping festival offering the public a glimpse into the many different ways a public space can be transformed. Join the community in this three-day public space design festival as 16 teams. 507-216-9882.
rochester muslim community circle open house, 4915 Hwy 52 N, Rochester. 10 a.m. Our objective is to share views with a broader group, and help promote understanding and harmony among the diverse Rochester area residents. Talk to your Muslim neighbors, ask any questions (nothing is off limits), and clarify what you hear about Islam in the media.
a stitch in time Quilting bee, Historic Forestville, 21899 County Rd. 118, Preston. 11 a.m. $8 adults, $6 children, seniors and students with ID. Quilting is becoming a lost art. Gather on the lawn of the Meighen home as the ladies of the community get together to quilt. Learn more about the history of quilting and join the ladies by putting in a stitch or two. 507-765-2785.
dFl senate district 25 chili cook-off, IBEW Local 343, 9 80th St. SE, Rochester. 6 p.m. $10 per person, $20 per family. Eat chili, talk politics. Chili contest, silent auction, talk with DFL candidates and elected officials. 507-273-0658.
non-violently Protecting citizens in a violent World, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. Learn about local civil society groups on violence deterrence throughout the world. 507-280-2195.
Festivals & marketsJust between Friends consignment sale, Graham Arena
#3, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 1570 Fairgrounds Ave SE, Rochester. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $2 admission Thursday. Free Friday and Saturday. Voted 2015 Best Consignment Sale in southeast Min-nesota. 507-990-7668.
scenic Fall tractor ride, Fillmore Fair Grounds. $105. The 4th annual scenic fall Tractor Ride will be held on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. The round-about ride starts and ends each day from the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston and travels about 60 miles each day. 507-765-2453.
rochester downtown Farmer’s market, corner of 4th St. SE and 4th Ave. SE, Rochester. 7:30 a.m. Freshest, most nutritious
food available, sold to you by the farmers who raised it. 507-273-8232.
harvest Fest, Main Street, Dodge Center. 9 a.m. Free. Live entertainment, transportation fair, tractor and car shows, youth activities and much more.
mission 21’s Fall Festival, Foster Arends Park, 4051 E River Rd. NE, Rochester. 12 p.m. Free. Join us for various family games such as volleyball, horseshoes, and Rochester’s new fun pasttime, Bubble Ball.
owatonna car, truck, motocycle and tractor show, 1500 18th St. SE, Owatonna. 2 p.m. Free. Music, hot dogs and refresh-ments, all vehicles welcome. Top 10 participant-voted trophies awarded, first 50 entries get a dash plaque. Hotwheels races for the kids (car provided). 952-288-3005.
musicWinona hims, Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd.,
Winona. 7 p.m. $10. Gospel music concert.
next 2 nothing, North Star Bar, 503 N Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091.
music and Wine, Studio 5, 4481 N Frontage Rd., Rochester. 3 p.m. Local musicians perform live every Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Studio 5 next door to Post Town Winery. Enjoy combination of food, music and wine. Tasting room also open Friday and Sunday from 1- 4 p.m.
bernie king and the guilty Pleasures, State Theatre, 96 E 4th St., Zumbrota. 7:30 p.m. $18 advance, $20 at the door. Blues, bluegrass, rock.
tim dallman, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Tim Dallman performs an
eclectic mix of classic and contemporary rock and pop songs, as well as his own compositions.
after school special, Boomer’s Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. NW, Rochester. 8 p.m. After School Special, with guest vocalist Jeff Mintz, will once again be rocking the night away at Boomers Lounge. Come experience local music at its best.
Jack knife and the sharps, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave., Lanesboro. This band has seen a lot of action, including three tours to entertain the troops, appearances on “Prairie Home Com-panion,” and being on stage from Iraq to Hawaii. 507-467-2782.
sports & recreationWe Won’t stay silent 5k Walk/10k run for recovery,
RCTC Sports Center, 851 30th Ave. SE, Rochester. $20. This event will help support those in recovery and looking for support and education for recovery in the southeaster Minnesota area. Children’s activities and silent auction following walk/run. John Shinholser from Mcshin organization will speak following the walk. 507-218-4773.
third annual harvest 5k run/Walk, Austin Municipal Swimming Pool parking lot, 600 N Main St., Austin. 8 a.m. This annual 5K focuses on helping fill county food shelves to offer nutri-tious food as well as engaging participants in active living before the holiday feasting season. Sponsored by Mower ReFreshed and the YMCA of Austin. For more information, call 507-433-1804.
Full moon Paddle and hike, Chester Woods County Park, 8378 Hwy 14, Eyota. 8:30 p.m. Bring your canoe or kayak and join us for an evening paddle on Chester Lake. Meet at the boat ramp. A moonlight hike will take place simultaneously. Flashlights are welcome.
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WhenSaturday, September 17, 7:30 pm
WhereState Theatre, 96 E 4th St., Zumbrota
Admission$18 advance, $20 at the door
Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures Sponsored by the Zumbrota Arts Council, revenue from the concert will be used to sustain theater operations. The band is a little bit blues, a little bit bluegrass, a little bit rock and a little bit kitchen sink.
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artWorks gallery: James Wegner, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 N Main St., Austin. 10:00 a.m. Free admission. Featuring works by the well-known and highly respected local artist. 507-434-0934.
communityrummage and Produce sale, St. Patrick Catholic Church,
30934 Hwy. 60, West Albany. 9 a.m. The community center will be loaded with some of everything. 507-798-2478.
st. Felix school Fall Festival, 100 3rd St. E, Wabasha. 9 a.m. Free. Annual Fall Festival will feature fresh, homemade donuts, grilled chicken dinners, the farm store, general and specialty auc-tions, bingo, an inflatable slide, hoop shoot, kids games, tootsie roll booth, lots of raffles, tons of prizes and more. All proceeds go to St. Felix School. 651-565-4446.
beginners square dancing abc dance, Samaritan Bethany, 24 8th St. NW, Rochester. 1 p.m. Free. Learn modern Western square dancing. Each week we will introduce new dancers to this great hobby. Meet new people, walk to music, have fun. 507-951-2380.
third sunday Forum: We are all mortal, Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave. SW, Rochester. 10:15 a.m. the importance of starting a conversation with loved ones about our wishes if faced with a condition where we are unable to speak for ourselves or make choices concerning our healthcare. 507-289-4019.
Fall dinner and bazaar, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 326 2nd St., Claremont. 11 a.m. $10 ages 11 and up, $5 ages 4 to 10, 4 and under free. The bazaar features a cake walk, bake sale, fresh produce, silent auction and other games. A traditional turkey dinner is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass is at 10. 507-528-2243.
Festivals & marketsharvest Fest, Main Street, Dodge Center. 9 a.m. Free. Live
entertainment, transportation fair, tractor and car shows, youth activities and much more.
musicJohn Philip sousa memorial band, Sheldon Theatre, 443 W
3rd St., Red Wing. 7 p.m. $21, $12. 651-388-8700.
sports & recreationJoin the Journey 12th annual breast cancer awareness
Walk. Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester. 9 a.m. $15 ages 3-18, $50 ages 19 and older. Walk with us to raise breast cancer awareness and celebrate twelve years of Join the Journey’s efforts to support individuals on their breast cancer journey in our community. Walk as little or as much of the ten miles as you’d like. 507-206-3212.
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memory of tree: a daughter’s story of a Family Farm, RCTC Heintz Center Room HA112, 1926 College View Dr. SE, Roch-ester. 10 a.m. $15 members, $25 non-members. Gayla Marty will talk about the process of writing a memoir to try to understand her attachment to her family’s farm and the forces that led to its loss. 507-280-3157.
adventures in acting for ages 5-6, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester. 4 p.m. $40 for a five-week ses-sion. Through fun games and activities, students will be encour-aged to use their own imaginations to create new characters and explore new worlds. A great introduction to the theatrical arts.
acting out theatre classes for ages 7-8, Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester. 5 p.m. $75 for a five-week session. Students ages 7 and 8 will explore basic skills in voice, movement, and theatrical performance, and will apply these new skills to create an original play. 507-282-8481.
communityteen crafternoon: miss Peregrine’s creepy Photos, Roch-
ester Public Library, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester. 4 p.m. Free. Get ready for Miss Peregrine to hit the big screen with creepy vintage photos. Teen programs are for teens in grades 7-12.
sports & recreationgentle Yoga for special People, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th
St. NW, Rochester. 4:30 p.m. $60. This six-week gentle yoga class is designed for teens and adults with special developmental chal-lenges. No yoga experience necessary. Caretakers are welcome to attend and share the yoga class. 507-280-2195.
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What the heck are those things on the mississippi river? RCTC Heintz Center Room HA112, 1926 College View Dr. SE, Rochester. 1 p.m. $9 members, $12 non-members. Learn more about the history of the river, and the locks and dams, with Post-Bulletin outdoors writer John Weiss. This is a RCTC LIFE program. 507-280-3157.
night owl book group, Rochester Public Library, Mtg Room B, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester. 7 p.m. Free. This monthly book group will be reading page turning books you just can’t put down. Book to be discussed - Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman.
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Join the Journey 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Walk with us to raise breast cancer awareness and celebrate twelve years of Join the Journey’s efforts to support individuals on their breast cancer journey in our community. Walk as little or as much of the ten miles as you’d like.
I F Y O U G OWhen9:00 a.m., Sunday, September 18
Where Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester
Admission$15 ages 3-18, $50 ages 19 and older.
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Brothers 25th Anniversary Party!!
FREE LIVE MUSIC!6-8pm - Neo Rhythms
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What’s so great about the great horned owl? Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St. NW, Austin. 7 p.m. Free. The Great Gray Owl is North America’s tallest owl, yet only the third heaviest, and thrives on a diet of tiny voles. Discover a world of information about the behavior, home life, and characteristics of these owls from Sparky Stensaas, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog. RSVP by Sep. 19. For more information, call 437-7519.
Festivals & marketseagles club summer market, 917 15th Ave. SE, Rochester.
10 a.m. Outdoor market selling plants, home-grown produce, homemade baked or canned goods and all types of handmade crafts. 507-696-8313 c/o Dorothy.
mantorville Farmers and Flea market, Riverside Park,
Mantorville. 11 a.m. Plants, produce, baked and canned goods, crafts, vintage and flea market finds.
Zumbrota Farmers market, East Park, Zumbrota. 4 p.m. Lo-cal vendors sell wood-fired pizza, fresh produce, canned veggies, jams and jellies, baked goods and more. 507-272-7885.
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artWorks gallery: James Wegner, Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 N Main St., Austin. 10:00 a.m. Free admission. Featuring works by the well-known and highly respected local artist. 507-434-0934.
rochester independent Filmmakers, Rochester Public Library Mtg Rm B, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester. 6 p.m. Free. Whether you’re a writer, actor, cinematographer, or one of the many other essential roles on a film crew — or if you’re just curious about how things are done behind-the-scenes — you’re encouraged
to join us!
communityWee Wednesday, Sargents Landscape, 7955 18th Ave. NW,
Rochester. 9:30 a.m. $8. Wee Wednesdays are gardening-related classes for preschool and kindergarten-aged children. All classes include hands-on activities, a story and a tasty treat. Pre-registra-tion required. 507-289-0022.
maker club Jr. for homeschoolers (ages 5-8), Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester. 1 p.m. Free. Kids use their imaginations to create projects of their own design, or simply experiment with different materials. For ages 5-8 and their grown-ups.
Jeff hanson memorial car cruise in, Rochester Eagle’s Club, 197 15th Ave. SE, Rochester. 4 p.m. Free. Car Cruise in every Wednesday through Sept 28. 507-289-5931.
september vegan Potluck, Rochester Area Foundation Community Room, 12 Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m.
Free, with vegan dish. The monthly vegan potluck, and all subse-quent fall and winter potlucks, will take place at Rochester Area Foundation. Bring a vegan dish (no meat, dairy, eggs, nor honey) to share, as well as your place setting and a drink. 507-269-3948.
musicbluegrass music, Charlie’s Eatery, 1406 2nd St. SW, Roches-
ter. 7 p.m. Performances every Wednesday.
the d’sievers trio, Half Barrel, 304 1st Ave. SW, Rochester. 8 p.m. Free. Join Bryan Wattier (keys), Steve Sawyer (bass), and John Sievers (bone) for a little bit of whiskey and jazz. We’ll leave the light on for you.
sports & recreationtai Ji Quan: moving for better balance, 1830 High Pointe
Lane NW, Rochester. 10 a.m. Freewill donation. This program will train balance, self-awareness, and control body movements in a variety of activities of daily living. This class is designed for older adults or people who are having difficultly with balance.
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BEYONDWhen8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21
WhereHalf Barrel, 304 1st Ave. SW, Rochester
AdmissionFREE
The D’Sievers Trio Join Bryan Wattier (keys), Steve Sawyer (bass), and John Sievers (bone) for a little bit of whiskey and jazz.
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Rochester at the Renaissancestory and photos by ELIZABETH NIDA OBERT
My husband, Carl, had never been to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, a medieval amusement park. And he wasn’t sold. So when
I won a set of free tickets at work last year, some persuasion was required. I’d been there once in high school on a double date and remembered seeing the legendary Puke and Snot, and throwing tomatoes at a man who hurled insults. Fun stuff, right?
Carl reluctantly agreed and off we drove one fall weekend – grandbaby Casey in tow – to Shakopee. Dreams of oversized turkey drumsticks danced in my head. When we came upon seemingly endless miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic near the entrance, more persuasion was required. But I lost that round as hubby made the executive decision that we were going to forgo this congestion and Renaissance business, and we made a detour to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch.
But if you think I lost the battle indefinitely, you’d be wrong. A week or two later we set our alarms a little earlier and attempted – sans grandbaby Casey – to beat the midday rush. There was still a little finagling to park but it was manageable.
My drumstick dreams
turned to realty as we wandered the dusty grounds. We sipped a glass of midday wine and took in the abundant sights and sounds – parades, music, dancing, riddlers, and hecklers – of the
Renaissance Festival. The Inappropriate Poet – for mature audiences only – was my favorite; I still feel sorry for the kid sitting with his parents.
My husband looked like he was having fun! And he conceded his expectations had been greatly exceeded, even if he was really bummed we missed the jousting.
If you go …What Minnesota Renaissance Festival
When 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends through October 2, plus Festival Friday, September 30
Where 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee
admission $12.50 to $23.95 for single day admissions
Check out bit.ly/RenaissanceRiddle for a video from last year’s festival. Can you solve it?
Rochester’s own SkyVault
theatre is performing for a
third year at the Renaissance
Festival. The actors (ages 6 and
above) will perform on their
traveling wagon stage, on
Festival streets and in Sherwood
Forest. They provide family-
friendly entertainment for the
festival, which also includes
food, music, and entertainment,
both bawdy and family-friendly,
during the Festival’s 6-week
run in Shakopee. SkyVault is
made up of the most seasoned
and capable actors from Words
Players Theatre and provides an
opportunity for youth to gain
advanced acting experience.
The 2016 Minnesota Renaissance Festival runs weekends (and Festival Friday, Sept. 30) through October 2.
The festival is held rain or shine.
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