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Welcome Support Our AdvertisersAnna’s Closet.................................................39

Barefoot Studio........................................ 6, 19

Bridge Square Barbers................................37

Carleton College.........................Inside Front

Chapati ....................................................20, 34

College City Beverage ................................35

The Contented Cow .............................21, 34

Eastman Music..............................................22

El Tequila.................................................34, 36

Fieldhouse ..............................................34, 38

First National Bank.....................Back Cover

Freeman’s Formalwear ..............................21

Froggy Bottoms River Pub ................34, 36

Pam Gillespie, Realtor® ..............................37

Girls Night Out ..............................................32

The Great Northfield, MN Book Raid....39

The HideAway...............................................34

James Gang Coffeehouse ................20, 34

Jesse James Lanes .......................................32

Just Food Co-op............................................30

KYMN 1080 Radio.......................................31

Dianne Kyte, Realtor®.................................30

Marguerite’s Salon.......................................29

Merlin Players.................................................. 8

Monkey See Monkey Read ......................26

Northfield Arts Guild..................................... 7

Northfield Chamber of Commerce....Cover

Northfield Dance Academy .......................26

Northfield DowntownDevelopment Corporation .................29

Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance ......30

Northfield Golf Club ....................................34

Northfield Kitchen Concepts ....................10

Northfield Liquor Store...............................22

Northfield Retirement Community ........18

Northfield Youth Choirs ............................. 13

Ole Café....................................................15, 34

Oolala................................................................. 4

Paper Petulum...............................................27

Paradise Center for the Arts..................... 15

Premier Banks............................................... 17

Present Perfect .............................................. 17

Quarterback Club..................................16, 34

Quality Bakery ..............................................34

Rueb-n-Stein............................................16, 34

The Sketchy Artist ........................................11

St. Olaf College............................Inside Front

Schmidt Homes............................................. 12

Sisters Ugly ..............................................11, 23

Jan Stevens, Realtor®..................................23

Sweet Pea’s Loft & Toys & Treats .............. 5

The Tavern .....................................................34

Tiny’s Dogs All Day ................................5, 34

Willingers Golf Club................................3, 34

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ContentsLocal Focus: Riki Kölbl Nelson ................5

Local Galleries...............................................................6

Theater ............................................................................7

Left Field..........................................................................7

Happenings – Up Close ................................6-21, 26

A Month at a Glance..........................................22-25

Sports ............................................................................ 27

Just Curious: Liz Shepley ..............................28-30

Didja’ Know?: Bonnie Obremski ........................ 32

Clubs, Classes and More......................................... 33

Dining ........................................................................... 34

Historic Happenings: Susan Hvistendahl ....35-39

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Spring Gallery CrawlApril 3 • 6-9 p.m.Participants: Northfield Arts Guild, Swag, Barefoot Studio, Right Brain Ventures, Grezzo Gallery, ArtOnWater Gallery and Sketchy Artist. Crawl along, check out the art, enjoy some wine and cheese with gallery owners, artists and the rest.

ArtOnWater217 S. Water St. • 786-9700artonwater.comAmerican Opal Glass – “Art at 2400 De-grees” – One-of-a-kind works of decorative art conceived, designed and presented on site.

ArtOrgMoving Walls Gallery200 Division St. • 645-2555 artorg.info

Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 646-4469carleton.edu/campus/gallery

Natural Resourcery: Studio Faculty Go Outdoors – April 3-May 9Opening Reception April 3, 7-9 p.m., with remarks by the artists at 7:30.Dan Bruggeman, Kelly Connole, Fred Hagstrom, David Lefkowitz, Stephen Mohring and Linda Rossi, artists who teach studio art at Carleton College, address nature and culture in their work. Western culture romanticizes nature and exploits its resources. Natural Resourcery presents drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture and other works that confront our para-doxical relationship to the natural world.

Gould LibraryChristopher Felver: Beats & CohortsOpening April 1: a special exhibition of the photographic portraits of San Francisco pho-tographer Christopher Felver. For 30 years, Felver has photographed writers, artists and musicians inspired by the beat message of the 1950s. This exhibition will feature a selection of images chosen to complement Carleton’s collection of author photographs and includes portraits of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, William Burroughs and Kathy Acker.

The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 646-3556stolaf.edu/depts/art/

“My Arctic: Siberian School-Children Ex-press Environmental Awareness through Art” through April 5 – Co-curated by Max Holmes and Liz Braun, Woods Hole Re-search Center, Massachusettes. Most of the artists are Evenki and come from communi-ties north of the Arctic Circle, along the Lena River, where they still engage in traditional activities of fishing, hunting and reindeer herding. The artwork depicts the children’s environment and their perceptions of envi-ronmental changes going on around them.

Juried Student Exhibition, through April 9 – St. Olaf studio art majors exhibit their work in the 8th annual Student Juried Exhibition. This 2009 exhibition is juried by Christine Baeulme.

Grezzo Gallery16 Bridge Sq. • 581-2161grezzogallery.com

Northfield Arts Guild304 Division St. • 645-8877www.northfieldartsguild.org

Painting and drawings by Stephanie Molstre-Kotz/Pots by Jim Haas through April 25 – Stephanie Molstre-Kotz’s col-lection of paintings and drawings, titled “Agassiz,” will be showing in the Main Gallery. Member artist Jim Haas will be exhibiting Some of Jim’s Nicer Pots in The Other Room.

Emerging Artists’ Exhibit opens April 29, Opening recep-tion April 30, 7-9 p.m.This is the an-nual emerging artists’ exhibit from St Olaf apprentices and Carleton interns.

Paradise Center for the ArtsCarlander Family Gallery321 Central Ave., Faribault • 332-7372paradisecenterforthearts.org

All School Student Work Exhibit through April 8 – Work from students and teachers at Faribault area schools. Pieces may be for sale with proceeds to benefit the schools and Paradise.

Beyond LandscapesApril 13-May 16. Reception April 3, 5-7 p.m. – Judy Saye-Willis, Theresa Harsma and Lynn Davidson – creative women that collaborate to create a land-scape-style environment using cast offs of our society – layering, stitching, wrapping and building an other-worldly scene. Dumpster divas and savers, they show us the possibili-ties of unusual and diverse materials.

Patio Show, April 14-17 at State Bank of Faribault – Local artists exhibit. Presented by Paradise Center for the Arts.

Swag423 Division St. • 663-8870

Art Studios with open hours

Barefoot StudioCarla Thompson, artist418 Division St. • 612/309-6084www.barefootstudio.netJewelry of Marisa Martinez, Amanda Stremcha and Leanne Stremcha. Opening April 24, 4-8 p.m.

Right Brain Ventures ArtBarb Matz, artist305 So. Water St. • 507/581-0425www.rbv-Art.com

Got a studio with open hours? Get listed – [email protected]


TheaterThe Life of GalileoApril 3, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., April 4 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and April 5 at 6 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf“Galileo,” by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Gary Gisselman, is an examination of the times of Galileo when science and religion (and thus government) were at odds over the world as God made it. It deals with his science, his personal life, his public life and his conflict with the powers of the church and the Inquisition during

one of the major scientific revolutions. David Hare’s translation is very contem-porary and, as we know too well, the battle continues. Tick-ets at 507/786-8987.

Diary of a ScoundrelApril 17, 18, 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.; April 19, 2 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterA comedy of manners by Alexander Os-trovsky, translated by Rodney Ackland and directed by Marc Robinson. Climbing the ladder of success has rarely been so nasty! Watch a young man stop at nothing to use friends and influence people. By network-ing through relatives and acquaintances the hero of our story rises from poverty to the upper echelons of society. This hilari-ous comedy of manners will keep you laughing with fantastic characters, music and a story that seems uncomfortably relevant to today. Adults $13, students $10.

Auditions:Anne of Green GablesApril 13 and 14, 7 p.m.

A Merlin Players production with performances Aug. 7-9 and 13-15.

Contact Julianna Skluzacek, 507/309-1531 for details.

Northfield Arts Guild

April 3: Northfield Gallery Crawl6-9 pm; Artists: Molstre-Katz / Haas

April 17:The Diary of a Scoundrel

Don t miss thisHILARIOUS comedyof mannersApr. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25Tickets: $13 adults

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Too Much LightMakes the Baby Go BlindApril 23-25, 10 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Haugen Theater, St. OlafBased on the neo-futurist original, the cast performs 30 plays in 60 minutes. With subject matter ranging from Nickelodeon Universe and broken headphones to the war in Iraq, this high-energy, fast-paced performance is a crowd pleaser with a little something for everyone. Get there early!

Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryApril 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School AuditoriumThe Middle School’s spring play.

The Mouse that RoaredApril 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.ARTech Charter SchoolWhat do you get when a miniscule coun-try declares war on the United States? Believe it or not, an uproarious farce! Originally a Peter Sellers movie, this comic romp in a promenade staging has the audience literally in the middle of the play. A unique theater experience.


THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Talk: Joan Baez atSpring Hill College • 4 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonOn May 7, 1963, Joan Baez gave a concert at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. This little-known performance, on the day after Baez (who had emerged as the “Queen” of the folk revival) had been pres-ent at the historic civil rights demonstra-tions in Birmingham, takes on extraordi-nary significance when viewed from the

intersection of multiple histories: social, musical, institutional and personal. Using eyewitness accounts, photographs and a precious unreleased live recording, which includes Baez’ comments on the racial climate, the author reveals this larger meaning. Stephen Kelly, Carleton’s Dye Family Professor of Music, gives this talk.

Panel: The Ethics of Post-Conflict Resolution: U.S.Responsibility in Iraq • 8 p.m.Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater, St. OlafModerated by Professor Tony Lott with panelists: Dr. Patrick Clawson, deputy director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Col. Stephen E. Spelman, a colonel in the Army Reserve who served as senior military officer to the Law and Order Task Force, Gen. David H. Petraeus’ mission to estab-lish rule of law in Iraq; and Kevin M. Reichelt, Iraq Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Middle East and member of the Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force.

Todd Thompson TrioThe Tavern LoungeLocal acoustic music.

Study Hall with Peterand TerryThe Contented Cow

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Convocation: Craig Rennebohm • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, Carleton“Recovering Human Neighborhood: From Our Streets to Wall Streets.” Craig Rennebohm walks a regular route through downtown Seattle, seeking out those who are most vulnerable; those whose confusion or fear makes it hard to

seek or accept assistance; those whose illness makes them feel iso-lated, unworthy and hopeless. Rennebohm is there for the person who is seriously disturbed and uncertain about where or how to find aid. Working tenderly, he builds trust, helps find shelter and care, and continues to walk alongside as each person makes their way toward a new and stable life. In 1987, Rennebohm founded the Mental Health Chaplaincy in Seattle which, under his leader-ship, has grown to serve families, create mental health ministries in local congregations, and advocate for an effective and readily accessible community mental health system.

Opening Reception: Beyond Landscapes • 5-7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee page 6.

Spring Gallery Crawl • 6-9 p.m.See page 6.

Jailhouse Rock Auction • 6:30 p.m.Grand Event CenterThis Chamber of Commerce fundraiser for Northfield’s holiday decorations includes socializing, appetizers, an auction for local business jailbirds and DJ entertain-ment. Fifties attire encouraged. $10 Chamber members, $15 non-members.

HAPPE N I NG S

Todd Thompson Trio


Opening Reception: Natural Resourcery • 7-9 p.m.Carleton College Art GallerySee page 6.

Carleton ObservatoryOpen House • 7-9 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, CarletonIf skies are clear, view stars, nebulas and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if

cloudy. Open house schedules can be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83.

Theater: The Life of Galileo • 7:30 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafSee page 7.

Veselica International Dance Ensemble Spring Concert7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. OlafFeaturing dances from: Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Java, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and Turkey.

Theater: Eleemosynary and Wanda’s Visit • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultTwo recent award-winning productions are part of this fund-raising special performance: Merlin Players’ “Eleemosynary” by Lee Blessing; and Dakota Fine Arts Consortium’s comedy,

“Wanda’s Visit,” by Christopher Durang.

Chad JohnsonThe Contented Cow

Chris HerrigesThe Tavern LoungeCritically acclaimed singer, guitarist and song-writer based in the Twin Cities.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature CenterSit back inside with coffee and a bagel to watch wild habitat activity through the window with a naturalist. Free.

Saturday Stroll • 10:30-11:30 a.m.River Bend Nature CenterTake a Saturday morning stroll to see what’s happening at River Bend. Each session will explore a different area and have a different theme. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear for hiking. Not suitable for strollers. Free.

Theater: The Life of Galileo • 2 and 7:30 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafSee page 7.

Harp Ensemble • 3:30 p.m.Northfield Retirement Center

Spruce Top Review • 7 p.m.The Contented CowEclectic repertoire of urban folk that may be familiar and obscure. Interpretations of folks like John Prine, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and the Beatles, traditional and contemporary Irish music and more.

Veselica International Dance Ensemble Spring Concert7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. OlafSee April 3 description.

Jon MannersThe Tavern Lounge Voted Best Male Musician 2009 by En-tertainment Guide readers. Playing guitar since 1957, Manners has been in and out of bands nearly all his life and in the early ’70s associated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to call

a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the songlist.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Veselica International Dance Ensemble Spring Concert2 p.m.Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaard Studio One, St. OlafSee April 3 description.

Faculty Recital: German Music of the Baroque and theRococo • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonThis concert is the 21st in the continuing series, “Exploring Organ Music,” presented by Lawrence Archbold, the Enid and Henry Woodward College Organist. The program includes six works by Johann Sebastian Bach plus rarely heard works from the 18th century by Kittel, Kellner, Krebs, Homilium and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowJoin discussions on local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

Theater: The Life of Galileo • 6 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafSee page 7.

Clarinet Choir and Virtuosi Chamber Wind Concert6:30 p.m. talk followed by 7 p.m. concertChristiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafPre-concert talk with David Castro at 6:30, concert at 7.

Cantorei Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. OlafConducted by John Ferguson.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, par-ticularly the Nordic countries.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week follow-ing their triumph!

MONDAY, APRIL 6

Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsPlay Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free!

Chris Herriges

Spruce Top Review

NorthernRootsSession



Lecture – Deflowered: An Evening with Jon Ginoli ofPansy Division • 8 p.m.The Cave, CarletonDeflowered is Jon Ginoli’s journey of self-discovery, musical passion and drive to become the founding member of Pansy Division, the first openly gay punk rock band to make the na-tional scene. He will be performing, showing a few clips of the film “Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band,” and speaking about his book, which will be available for sale.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

St. Olaf Cantorei Home Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf


Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow Bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels gather to jam.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Wake-Robin • 1-2 p.m.BittersweetA local duo on strings playing Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Susan McCabe Poetry Reading/Book Signing • 7:30 p.m.Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater, St. Olaf

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Lecture: African-Americans in Science • 11:30 a.m.Viking Theater, St. OlafTalk by Kenneth Manning, the Thomas Meloy Professor of Rhetoric and the History of Science at the Massachusetts Insti-tute of Technology.

Arnold Flaten Memorial Lecture • 7 p.m.Dittmann 305, St. OlafPresented by animator Tom Schroeder.

Full Moon Hike • 8-9 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist to explore RBNC at night

during the full moon! You’ll be on- and off-trail. Dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside the whole time. Leave your flashlights at home – you’ll use your night vision! Free.

Scream Open Mic Night • 8 p.m. (registration at 7:30)The Contented CowOpen to all kinds of performing –story telling, poetry, stand-up, juggling – just no nudity. All ages. $2 suggested donation. Spon-sored by the Union of Youth, Arts Guild and ARTech.

Guest Recital: Western Brass Quintet • 8:15 p.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafThis resident faculty ensemble from the School of Music, West-ern Michigan University, is one of the most distinguished brass chamber music ensembles in the United States.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Convocation: Daryl Davis • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonDaryl Davis, a Grammy Award-winning blues and R&B pianist, took an extraordinary journey into the heart of the Ku Klux Klan. Driven by the need to understand those who hate him because of the color of his skin, Davis sought out the roots of racism. Through KKK Imperial Wizard Roger Kelly and others, Davis explored the Klan, gaining insight into its workings and members’ minds. This quest into the heart of ignorance and hatred shows that racism can be overcome if we get to know one another on a social basis, rather than under a cover of darkness. He has Klan robes hanging in his closet, given to him voluntarily by members who have quit the Klan since coming to know him. He’s the au-thor of the acclaimed book “Klan-Destine Relationships.”

MONDAY, APRIL 6 continued.

Tom Schroader


MONDAY, APRIL 13

Hardanger Fiddle Workshop • 2 p.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness

Recital Hall, St. OlafLed by duo Har-danger artists: Knut Hamre, one of Norway’s leading Hardanger fiddlers, an interpreter of the Hardanger tradition

and a rich source of well-preserved old tunes; and Benedikte Maurseth, Hardan-ger fiddler and singer/kvedar (traditional vocalist).

Man Cave Monday! • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultA regular second Monday of the month showing of movies that only men can stand to watch. Refreshments available. Tickets $5.


Norwegian Fiddle Duo • 7 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafKnut Hamre and Benedikte Maurseth See Hrdanger fiddle workshop descrip-tion above.

Camryn Reynolds in Concert • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. OlafReynolds will perform a collection of musical theater songs by composers ranging from Leonard Bernstein, Mark Blitzen, Rogers and Hammerstein to Steven Sater and William Finn.

Clean Cars Forum • 8-9:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Author Lecture: “Writing the GreatPlains” • 4:30-5:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenauem, CarletonPresented by Dan O’Brien, Carleton’s Headley Distinguished Visitor-in-Resi-dence and author of “Great Plains: Ameri-ca’s Lingering World,” a collection of essays and photographs by Michael Forsberg.

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session• 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivat-ing an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience.

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Laudie Porter Guest Artist Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonDistinguished mezzo soprano Emily Lodine has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Philip Glass Ensemble and at Carnegie Hall under the baton of John Rutter, and she is a member of the Grammy-nominated group Conspirare. Acclaimed for her vocal skills and ability to

inspire audiences, Lodine will perform music of Bach, Bolcom and Mahler, as well as Schumann’s beloved song cycle “Frauenli-ebe und Leben.” Lodine will also offer a master class open to the public.

Swing Dance • 8-11 p.m.Northfield BallroomHigh school jazz band performs.

Carey Langer • 8 p.m.The Tavern LoungeA solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Marty Anderson & The GoodsThe Contented CowA blend of Americana and country alternative sound with lots of Bob Dylan; glam-era adaptations that really rock; and new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams. The “Goods” include: Gavin Bady, Scott Barvir, Paul Delong, Aaron Hagenson, Kate John-son and Pete Jones.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Northfield Home and Garden Show • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Bridgewater Elementary School

High School Prom • events start at 3 p.m., prom at 8 p.m.The Grand Event Center

Grand march is at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The Prom is at the Grand at 8 p.m. The after prom party is at Jesse James Lanes and is open to all Northfield juniors and seniors for $6 at the door.

Theater: Diary of a Scoundrel • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterSee page 7.

Faces of Life Project Variety Show • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultBlending education with theater, storytelling, visual arts, music and other art forms, the Faces of Life Project explores organ donation and

transplantation. If you are interested in volunteering or per-forming, e-mail [email protected] or call 507/267-4228 for information. Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door.

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

Karaoke • 9 p.m.L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas

Karaoke • 9 p.m.FieldhouseSing for a drink.

DJ Music • 9 p.m.The Rueb-n-Stein

RCAsThe Contented Cow

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Maple Syrup Run and Pancake Brunch –Run at 9:30 a.m., Brunch 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultFreshly tapped Maple syrup to top off (or not) a 5K run/1K walk. Top female, male and child finishers take home a bottle of real Maple syrup. Call 507/332-7151 for costs/details.

Theater: Diary of a Scoundrel • 2 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterSee page 7.

Guest Artist Concert • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonDavid Porter, piano and Britta Swedenberg, flute. Porter taught classics and music at Carleton from 1962-87, serving also as Carleton’s president in 1986-87. He has given extensive recitals and lecture-recitals including a number of performanc-es of the Concord Sonata. He is the author of books on Horace and on Greek tragedy and of three monographs on Virginia Woolf and Bloomsbury, and co-editor of a book on pianist and Schoenberg colleague Edward Steuermann, with whom Porter studied 1955-62. His book, “On the Divide: the Many Lives of Willa Cather,” was published in 2008.

Oratorio Concert • 3:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafThe St. Olaf Chapel Choir directed by Steven Amundson and the St. Olaf Orchestra conducted by Christopher Aspaas.

Carey Langer

Diary ofa Scoundrel

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 continued.


Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly mod-erated” open forum. For information on topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

St. Olaf Band Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. OlafConducted by Timothy Mahr.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes will compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week fol-lowing their triumph!

MONDAY, APRIL 20


Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immi-grant communities in North America.

Lecture: From the American Plains to the Steppes ofRussia: Loren Eiseley Transplanted • 7:30 p.m.Regents Hall 150, St. OlafProfessor Dimitry N. Breschinsky of Purdue University will ad-dress the reception of an American environmental writer in Russia.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Riverwalk Arts Quarter Town Meeting • 6:30-9:30 p.m.Grand Event CenterThis town meeting, titled “Building Bridges,” is your chance to air your ideas about creating the Riverwalk Arts Quarter.

Brass Night • 7 p.m.Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafConducted by Paul Niemisto.

The Ira Wender Lecture Series on CulturalUnderstanding • 7:30-9 p.m.Gould Library, Athenaeum, CarletonTitle of the talk is “Strange Bedfellows: Love, the Emotional Ecology of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey, the Humanities, the Sciences and Survival in Today’s Age of Terror.” We are deluged these days with frightening reports of terrorism, suicide bombing and ethnic and religious strife often centered in the Middle East. Professor Walter G. Andrews will present a talk in three movements bringing together a glimpse at the basic problem that threatens our world today, a tour through the emotional eco-system of the early-modern Ottoman Em-pire illustrated by examples of art, music and poetry, and some reflections on the role of the humanities and cultural studies in creating a safer and more hopeful world.Nordic Jam


Your Two Favorite Restaurants have Joined the Team!Eat at J. Grundy’s Rueb-n-Stein or The Quarterback Club

Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m. and 5% percent of your food receipt will be donated to the Northfield Booster Club.

Teaming up to Help Your Team!

Simply drop your dining receipt in the Booster Club Box at either restaurant.

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow Bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels gather to jam.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Vamp and Tramp Trunk Show of Artists’ Books • 4-5:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton

Faculty Recital • 7 p.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafChristopher Atzinger, piano.

ArtTech Earth Day Concert • 7 p.m.Grand Event Center

Talk: “On the Greatest Obstacle to HigherEducation Today” • 7:30-8:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonThe speaker, Clifford Orwin, is a professor of po-litical science, fellow of St. Michael’s College and director of the Program in Political Philosophy and International Affairs, University of Toronto.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Lecture: Understanding the Racial Achievement Gap7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall Auditorium, CarletonPresented by Lloyd Bond, Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foun-dation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Vintage Baseball Event (Way WayWay Back and Gone) • 6-8 p.m.Tiny’s Dogs all DayThe Northfield Historical Society and its vintage base ball team, the Northfield Silver Stars, will celebrate the new baseball season with this presentation by Dan Hagen on the origins, evolution and folklore of the

sport. Social 6-7, presentation at 7. Hot dogs, root beer, cracker jacks and ice cream will be available.

Tonic Sol-fa • 7 p.m.Faribault High SchoolTonic Sol-fa began at St. John’s University with Mark Mc-Gowan, who sings baritone, and lead vocalist Shaun Johnson, while both were attending in the mid-1990s. Tenor, Greg Bann-warth, and bass, Jared Dove, joined soon after, completing the group. Together the quartet reached national prominence with appearances on NBC’s Today Show and in Newsweek maga-zine. They’ve shared the stage with Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy and Lonestar and were recently part of Garrison Keillor’s 30th anniversary celebration of A Prairie Home Companion. Tickets $15 adults and at the door; $10 for 18 and under.

Lecture: Welcoming the Wild • 7:30-8:30 p.m.Boliou Auditorium 104, CarletonFritz Haeg is a Los Angeles-based, Minnesota-bred artist, activ-ist and architect known for transforming American front yards into vegetable gardens and bringing together sculpture and ecosystem research through “Animal Estates.”

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 continued.


Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School AuditoriumSee page 7.

Early Music Singers/Collegium Musicum Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafConducted by Gerald Hoekstra.

Concert: “The String Quartets of Jefferson Friedman”Chiara Quartet • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonThis is the Christopher U. Light Lectureship Concert. Playing “Chamber Music in Any Chamber,” the Chiara Quartet not only plays concert halls, but also clubs, bars and galleries, while always returning chamber music to its roots. The quartet is continually searching for new meaning within the well-estab-lished quartet canon. Their style is best described as a nonstop journey along the edges of expressive possibility: “luminous,” “searing,” (New York Times) “soulful,” “biting” and possessing a “potent collective force” (Strings Magazine).

Karaoke • 9 p.m.Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Theater: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind • 10 p.m.Haugen Theater, St. OlafSee page 7.

The Last Known WhereaboutsThe Contented CowVoted Northfield’s Best Band 2009 by Entertainment Guide readers. Exciting, high-energy contemporary blue-grass music, blending traditional string band music with rock, folk, country and blues influ-ences. Band includes: Jake Stroup, mandolin and vocals; Aaron Hagenson, guitar and vocals; Carl Haskins, bass; and Aaron Cross, fiddle.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 continued.


Jess and ZebThe Tavern LoungeSt. Paul-based acoustic duo –soulful singing, classically-trained violin, and commanding guitar – from blues to jazz to pop, rock, folk, and even an occasional country tune.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Party in Paradise! • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultThis 1950s-themed annual fundraiser includes a raffle for artistic prizes.

Guest Recital: Daedalus String Quartet • 7 p.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafMin-Young Kim and Kyu-Young Kim, violin; Jessica Thomp-son, viola and Raman Ramakrishnan, cello.

Theater: The Mouse that Roared • 7:30 p.m.ARTtechSee page 6.

Theater: Diary of a Scoundrel • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterSee page 7.

Theater: Charlie and the ChocolateFactory • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School AuditoriumSee page 7.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas

DJ Music • 9 p.m.The Rueb-n-Stein

Theater: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind • 10 p.m.Haugen Theater, St. OlafSee page 7.

Norwegian CowboyThe Tavern LoungeOld-school country, ’80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you don’t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy.

The EggmenThe Contented CowThis Beatlesque trio. Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob. Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob g’goo.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Pancake Breakfast • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.Northfield Ballroom

Pancake Breakfast • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.VFW

Viking Chorus/Manitou Singers Spring Concert • 3:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafViking Chorus conducted by Christopher Aspaas and the Manitou Singers conducted by Sigrid Johnson.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowJoin discussions on local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. Topics at www.contentedcow.com.

Norseman Band Concert • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. OlafConducted by Paul Niemisto.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, partic-ularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

Diary of a Scoundrel

Paul Niemisto


Concert: I Cantanti Chamber Choirs/Nova Cantabile • 7:30 p.m.Bethel Lutheran ChurchI Cantanti Chamber Choirs will perform with guests Nova Cantabile, an eight-voice semi-professional ensemble from southern Minnesota. The concert will include an eclectic Missa Brevis (five mass movements by five different composers), and music of the 19th century by Franz Schubert and

Johannes Brahms. I Cantanti and Le Donne Cantanti are con-ducted by Wayne Kivell. There will be a free will exit offering.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug.”

MONDAY, APRIL 27


Belgum Lecture • 7 p.m.Holland Hall 501, St. OlafBarbara Herman, Griffin Professor of Philosophy and profes-sor of law at UCLA, will deliver the lecture.

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Forkosh Family Lecture in Judaic Studies: MideastConnections • 8-9:30 p.m.Great Hall, CarletonLev Hakak, Professor of Hebrew Literature, UCLA, gives this talk titled, “The Writer as a Loving Fighter: The Contribution of the He-brew Literature of the Jews of Iraq to the National Identity in Israel.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 continued.

Wayne Kivell


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Open 3 pm www.contentedcow.com

SundaysPolitics & A Pint 6pm

Northern Roots Jam Session 7:30pm

Quiz Night 8pm

MondaysNordic Jam

TuesdaysBlue Grass & Old Time Jam

Every Night isLadies Night

WednesdaysCome Single

Ready to Mingle

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

The Great Northfield, Minnesota, Book Raid • 5-10 p.m.Northfield Ice ArenaThis is the first of a five-day annual book fair to benefit North-field Hospital’s Breast Care Center.

BM Performance/Church Music Entrance/ContinuanceRecital • 7 p.m.St. OlafInstrumentalists will be in Urness Recital Hall, vocalists in Studio A, and organists in Boe Memorial Chapel.

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

The Great Northfield, Minnesota, Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice ArenaSee April 28.

Opening Exhibit Reception: Emerging Artists • 7-9 p.m.Northfield Arts GuildSee page 6.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

High School Jazz Band Concert • 7:30 a.m.Middle School Auditorium

The Great Northfield, Minnesota, Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice ArenaThis is the third of a five-day annual book fair to benefit North-field Hospital’s Breast Care Center.

Talk: Reflections – What Matters to Me and Why • 12-1 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonPresented by Silvia Lopez, associate professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies.

Happenings Continued on page 26.


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5Veselica InternationalDance Ensemble SpringConcert • 2 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

Faculty Recital: GermanMusic of the Baroque andthe Rococo • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented Cow

Theater: The Life ofGalileo • 6 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Clarinet Choir and ViruosiChamber Wind Concert6:30/7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Cantorei Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Northern Roots Session7:30 p.m., Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

6Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

Theater: The Life ofGalileo • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Lecture – Deflowered: AnEvening with Jon Ginoliof Pansy Division8 p.m., The Cave, Carleton

7St. Olaf Cantorei HomeConcert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Theater: The Life ofGalileo • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Bluegrass and Old TimeJam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow

8Wake-Robin • 1-2 p.m.Bittersweet

Susan McCabe PoetryReading/Book Signing7:30 p.m.Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Because you asked for it: WHO’S PLAYING AT A GLANCE

Marty Anderson & Goods ......April 17 – Cow

The Bellered Yellers ............. April 16 – Tavern

Bluegrass Jam Session .......... Tuesdays – Cow

Bonnie & the Clydes ............ April 18 – Tavern

The Ericksons ..........................April 23 – Cow

The Eggmen .............................April 25 – Cow

Fish Frye ...................................April 11 – Cow

Chris Herriges ....................... April 3 – Tavern

Jess & Zeb ............................. April 24 – Tavern

Chad Johnson ............................April 3 – Cow

KGB Band .................................April 10 – Cow

Carey Langer ........................ April 17 – TavernApril 24 – Cow

Last Known Whereabouts .....April 24 – Cow

Jon Manners ........................... April 4 – Tavern

Mark Mraz...................... April 23, 30 – Tavern

Nordic Jam .........................April 20, 27 – Cow

Northern Roots Session .........Sundays – Cow

Norwegian Cowboy ...... April 11, 25 – Tavern

Jeff Ray .................................. April 10 – Tavern

RCAs ..........................................April 18 – Cow

Spruce Top Review ................ April 4 – Tavern

Study Hall w/Peter and Terry .April 2, 16 , 30– Cow

Todd Thompson Trio............ April 2 – Tavern

Wake-Robin ....................April 8 – Bittersweet

AprilApril


THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2Talk: Joan Baez at Spring HillCollege • 4 p.m.Gould Library, Carleton

Panel: Ethics of Post-ConflictResolution: U.S. Responsibility inIraq • 8 p.m., Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Todd Thompson Trio, Tavern Lounge

Study Hall with Peter and TerryThe Contented Cow

3Convocation: Craig Rennebohm10:50-11:50 a.m., Carleton

Opening Reception: BeyondLandscapes • 5-7 p.m.Paradise Center, Faribault

Spring Gallery Crawl • 6-9 p.m.

Jailhouse Rock Auction • 6:30 p.m.The Grand Event Center

Opening Reception: NaturalResourcery • 7-9 p.m., Carleton

Carleton Observatory Open House7-9 p.m., Goodsell Observatory

Theater: The Life of Galileo7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Veselica International Dance En-semble Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

Theater: Eleemosynary and Wanda’sVisit • 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

Chad Johnson, The Contented Cow

Chris Herriges, Tavern Lounge

4Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Saturday Stroll • 10:30-11:30 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, Faribault

Theater: The Life of Galileo • 2 and7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Harp Ensemble • 3:30 p.m.Northfield Retirement Center

Spruce Top Review • 7 p.m.The Contented Cow

Veselica International Dance En-semble Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf

Jon Manners, The Tavern Lounge

9Lecture: African-Americans inScience • 11:30 a.m.Viking Theater, St. Olaf

Arnold Flaten Memorial Lecture7 p.m., Dittmann 305, St. Olaf

Full Moon Hike • 8-9 p.m.River Bend, Faribault

Scream Open Mic • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

Guest Recital: Western BrassQuintet • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Karaoke • 9 p.m., Froggy Bottoms

10Convocation: Daryl Davis10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, Carleton

Guest Artist Workshop / Concert:Irish and Scottish Traditional Music3:30 p.m. Workshop, 7 p.m. ConcertConcert Hall, Carleton

Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

KGB Band, The Contented Cow

Jeff Ray, The Tavern Lounge

11Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M, Dundas

DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb-n-Stein

Fish Frye, The Contented Cow

Norwegian Cowboy, Tavern Lounge

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

12Faculty Recital • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented Cow

Northern Roots Session7:30 p.m., Contented Cow

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

13Hardanger FiddleWorkshop • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Man Cave Monday! • 7 p.m.Paradise Center, Faribault

Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

Norwegian Fiddle Duo7 p.m., Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Camryn Reynolds inConcert • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Clean Cars Forum8-9:30 p.m.Gould Library, Carleton

14Author Lecture: “Writingthe Great Plains”4-5:30 p.m.Gould Library, Carleton


15Demonstration of Ceramics12:30-3 p.m.Boliou 46, Carleton

Pursuing a Life in ClayAfter Carleton • 3:30-5 p.m.Boliou 104, Carleton

The Copper Street BrassQuintet in ConcertUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

19Maple Syrup Run andPancake Brunch9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.River Bend, Faribault

Theater: Diary of aScoundrel • 2 p.m.NAG Theater

Guest Artist Concert3-4:30 p.m., Carleton

Oratorio Concert • 3:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.Northern Roots • 7:30 p.m.Quiz Night • 8 p.m., The Cow

St. Olaf Band SpringConcert • 7:30 p.m., St. Olaf


Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

Lecture: From theAmerican Plains to theSteppes of Russia: LorenEiseley Transplanted7:30 p.m.Regents Hall 150, St. Olaf

21Riverwalk Arts QuarterTown Meeting6:30-9:30 p.m., The Grand

Brass Night • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

The Ira Wender LectureSeries on CulturalUnderstanding7:30-9 p.m.Gould Library, Carleton


22Vamp and Tramp TrunkShow of Artists’ Books4-5:30 p.m.Gould Library, Carleton

Faculty Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

ArtTech Earth Day Concert7 p.m., Grand Event Center

On the Greatest Obstacleto Higher Education Today7:30-8:30 p.m., Carleton

26Pancake Breakfast8 a.m.-12 p.m., Nfld Ballroom9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., VFW

Viking Chorus/ManitouSingers Spring Concert3:30 p.m., , St. Olaf

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.Northern Roots • 7:30 p.m.Quiz Night • 8 p.m., The Cow

Norseman Band Concert7:30 p.m., , St. Olaf

Concert: I CantantiChamber Choirs/NovaCantabile • 7:30 p.m.Bethel Lutheran Church


Belgum Lecture • 7 p.m.Holland Hall 501, St. Olaf

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

Forkosh Family Lecture inJudaic Studies: MideastConnections • 8-9:30 p.m.Great Hall, Carleton

28The Great Northfield,Minnesota, Book Raid5-10 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena

BM Performance/Church Music Entrance/Continuance Recital7 p.m., St. Olaf


29The Great Northfield,Minnesota, Book Raid9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena

Opening Exhibit Reception:Emerging Artists • 7-9 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

16Dan Bruggeman, “Compensation fora Permanent Loss” • 4:30-5:30 p.m.Boliou Auditorium 104, Carleton

Arnold Flaten Memorial LectureSeries • 7 p.m., Dittmann 305, St. Olaf

Justin Merritt Presentation • 7 p.m.Regents Hall 150, St. Olaf



The Bellered Yellers, Tavern Lounge

17Convocation: Doug Lansky10:50-11:50 a.m., Carleton

Theater: Diary of a Scoundrel7:30 p.m., NAG Theater

St. Olaf Philharmonia Spring Concert7:30 p.m., Boe Chapel, St. Olaf

Rock the Cause! Glitter Ball • 7:30 p.m.Lions Pause, St. Olaf

Laudie Porter Guest Artist Concert8-9:30 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton

Swing Dance • 8-11 p.m., Nfld BallroomCarey Langer • 8 p.m., Tavern LoungeKaraoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Marty Anderson & The GoodsThe Contented Cow

18Northfield Home and Garden Show9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bridgewater School

High School Prom • events start at3 p.m., prom at 8 p.m., The Grand


Faces of Life Project Variety Show7 p.m., Paradise Center, Faribault

Bonnie and the Clydes • 8-11 p.m.The Tavern Lounge

Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas and FieldhouseDJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb-n-Stein

RCAs, The Contented CowArtTech Spring Production

23Lecture: Understanding the RacialAchievement Gap • 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Vintage Baseball Event (Way WayWay Back and Gone) • 6-8 p.m.Tiny’s Dogs all Day

Tonic Sol-fa • 7 p.m.Faribault High School

ARTech Earth Day Concert • 7 p.m.Grand Event Center

Lecture: Welcoming the Wild7:30-8:30 p.m.Boliou Auditorium 104, Carleton


Theater: Too Much Light Makes theBaby Go Blind • 10 p.m.Haugen Theater, St. Olaf

The Ericksons, The Contented Cow

Mark Mraz, The Tavern Lounge

24Convocation: Robert Oden III10:50-11:50 a.m., Carleton

Jewelry Opening • 4-8 p.m.Barefoot StudioCarey Langer • 5 p.m., The Cow

Northfield Earth Day Contra Dance7 p.m., Sayes-Hill, Carleton

Healthfinders Collaborative Gala7-10 p.m., Grand Event Center


Theater: Charlie and the ChocolateFactory • 7:30 p.m., Middle School

Theater: The Mouse That Roared7:30 p.m., ARTech

Early Music Singers/CollegiumMusicum Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Concert: “The String Quartets ofJefferson Friedman” Chiara Quartet8-9:30 p.m., Concert Hall, Carleton

Karaoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Theater: Too Much Light Makes theBaby Go Blind • 10 p.m., St. Olaf

The Last Known WhereaboutsThe Contented CowJess and Zeb, The Tavern Lounge

25Party in Paradise! • 7 p.m.Paradise Center, Faribault

Guest Recital: Daedalus StringQuartet • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf


Theater: Charlie and the ChocolateFactory • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School Auditorium

Theater: The Mouse That Roared7:30 p.m., ARTech

Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar, Dundas

DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb-n-Stein

Theater: Too Much Light Makes theBaby Go Blind • 10 p.m.Haugen Theater, St. Olaf

Norwegian Cowboy, Tavern Lounge

The Eggmen, The Contented Cow

30Reflections: What Matters to Meand Why • 12-1 p.m.Library Athenaeum, Carleton

Jazz Band Concert • 7:30 a.m.Middle School Auditorium

The Great Northfield, Minnesota,Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Ice Arena

Exhibit Opening Reception:-Emerging Artists • 7-9 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild

Companydance Spring Concert7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

Percussion Ensemble • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf



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For $75 you receive: 6 hours of dance instruction with Faith Mitchell (Masters in Dance Performance), crafts, snacks and lots of FUN!

45 min = $50, 1 hr = $55, 1 hr 15 min = $60

Kicks/Jumps/Turns (Int/Adv)...............3:30-4:30pm w/Miss CarisaTap/Jazz/Hip-Hop (Ages 5-7)................4:30-5:30pm w/Miss FaithOpen Ballet (All Ages/All Levels) ........4:30-5:30pm w/Miss CarisaCreative Movement (Ages 3-4) .............5:30-6:15pm w/Miss FaithPre Pointe ....................................5:30-6:15pm w/Miss CarisaFairytale Ballet (Ages 5-6) ..................6:15-7:00pm w/Miss FaithKicks/Jumps/Turns (Beg/Int)...............6:15-7:15pm w/Miss CarisaTap/Jazz/Hip-Hop (Ages 8 and up) .........7:00-8:00pm w/Miss FaithHip-Hop (All Ages/All Levels) .............7:15-8:00pm w/Miss Carisa

Ballet V ....................................3:30-4:45pm w/Miss CarisaBaton Twirling ..............................4:00-4:45pm w/Miss NoraBallet II ....................................4:45-5:45pm w/Miss CarisaBallet III-IV ................................5:45-7:00pm w/Miss CarisaLyrical ......................................7:00-7:45pm w/Miss Carisa

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Emerging Artists • 7-9 p.m.Northfield Arts GuildSee page 6.

Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafStudent modern dance company.

Percussion Ensemble • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafConducted by David Hagedorn.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.Froggy Bottoms


Mark MrazThe Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man.

Book ReadingTue., May 5, 7:30 p.m.

Northfield Arts Guild

Come and listen toWisconsin native Mike Perry read from hisnew book, Coop: A Yearof Poultry, Pigs and Parenting

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 continued.


S P O R T S Here are the home games

Wednesday, April 1BASEBALL – Carleton vs. Augsburg College, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 2BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 2:30 p.m.SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 4SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Macalester College, 1 p.m. St. Olaf vs. College of St. Catherine, 4 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 5SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. University of St. Thomas, 2 p.m.

Monday, April 6BASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Waseca, 4:30 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls’ vs. Waseca, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. Bethel University, 2 p.m. Carleton vs. North Central University, 2 p.m.

Raiders Boys’ vs. Red Wing, 4:30 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Austin, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8SOFTBALL – Carleton Women’s vs. Hamline University, 4 p.m.TENNIS – Carleton Women’s vs. St. Olaf, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 9TENNIS – Carleton Men’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College, 4 p.m.

Raiders Boys’ vs. Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls’ vs. Shakopee, 4:30 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – Women’s Carleton Invitational hosts

St. Olaf and College of St. Catherine

Friday, April 10GOLF – Carleton Women’s host the Carleton InvitationalTENNIS – Carleton Women’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College,

3 p.m.

Saturday, April 11GOLF – Carleton Women’s InvitationalBASEBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. St. Mary’s University, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 13TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Albert Lea, 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. Concordia College, 4 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Prior Lake, 4:15

Wednesday, April 15BASEBALL – Carleton Men’s vs. Gustavus Adolphus College,

2:30 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Men’s vs. Carleton, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 16SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. College of Saint Benedict, 4 p.m. Carleton Women’s vs. Bethel University, 4 p.m. Raiders Girls’ vs. Prior Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18TRACK AND FIELD – Women’s Manitou Classic, St. Olaf

Men’s Carleton Relays, 9:45 a.m.

TENNIS – Carleton Women’s vs. Luther College, 10 a.m.Carleton Men’s vs. Luther College, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 20GOLF – Raiders Girls’ vs. Mankato West, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Hutchinson, 4:15BASEBALL – Carleton vs. Macalester College, 2:30 p.m. Raiders vs. Farmington, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22SOFTBALL – Carleton vs. Augsburg College, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 23GOLF – Raiders Boys’ vs. Hastings, 3:30 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Red Wing, 4:15SOFTBALL – Raiders vs. New Prague, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Lakeville South, John Marshall and

St. Paul Harding, 9 a.m.BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. Saint John’s University, 1 p.m.

Carleton vs. University of St. Thomas, 1 p.m.SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Carleton, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 26TENNIS – Carleton Men’s vs. St. John’s University, 12 p.m.

Carleton Women’s vs. Macalester College, 3:30 p.m.Carleton Men’s vs. Macalester College, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, April 27GOLF – Raiders Girls’ invitational, 3 p.m.SOFTBALL – St. Olaf vs. Martin Luther College, 4 p.m.

Raiders vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. College of St. Scholastica, 2:30 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – St. Olaf/Carleton Rolex Classic, Tostrud

Center, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29BASEBALL – St. Olaf vs. Hamline University, 2:30 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders vs. Red Wing, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 30TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Men’s host MIAC Multi-Events,

12 p.m.GOLF – Raiders Boys’ Invitational, 2 p.m.


Just Curious…And so a few quick questions and answers.By Breanna Zarbinski

Meeting Liz Shepley, artistic director of the Northfield Youth Choirs (NYC), made me wish I had joined choir in my younger days. An enthusiastic, passionate and talented woman, Shepley makes a wonderful addition to the music world of the Northfield community. As I learned, she keeps busy while conducting for and rehearsing with some of Northfield’s talented youth.

BZ: How would you describe your day-to-day job as artistic director for the Northfield Youth Choirs?Shepley: If I am not rehearsing with the kids, I’m preparing for re-hearsals and concerts, and with our terrific staff, creating upcom-ing programming, retreats, tours, camps and tending to the details that come with those things. In the program, we have 1st graders through seniors in high school. I get to work with 4th through 9th grade kids. I work both with a group of girls in that age span and then a co-gender group that is 6th through 9th grade. The rest of my privilege is to cheer on the other choir directors, Anton Armstrong, Rachel Lucius and Karen Lutgen.

BZ: How many choirs are in the program?Shepley: There are seven choirs – eight when we add a parent choir to the mix, which we do on occasion. Those in grades 5-9 participate in two choirs: a gender-specific choir and a mixed-gender choir. Anton works with the boys, Rachel works with the younger choir of boys and girls, and I work with the girls and the older mixed-gen-der choir. Top St. Olaf music students are selected to par-ticipate as intern conductors with Dr. Armstrong. There is a mutually beneficial camaraderie between St. Olaf and Northfield Youth Choirs.

BZ: Where are most of the participants from?Shepley: Most of them are from Northfield, but they come from neighboring communities such as Farming-ton, Lakeville, Webster, Kenyon, Randolph, Dennison and

Cannon Falls. We welcome all who would like to sing, regardless of experience, ability or hometown!

BZ: Do you teach private voice lessons?Shepley: Our rehearsals serve as voice lessons. If there are students who are struggling to find their voices, we may have one-on-one sessions to help them.

BZ: Does the choir run year-round or do you take a break dur-ing the summer?Shepley: The choirs pretty much follow the school-year calen-dar. We start in September after school has gotten off to a good start, and then we conclude with our spring concert the begin-ning of May. We offer summer camp experiences as well.

BZ: How many performances are there each year?Shepley: We have two “major” performances, meaning all of the groups perform in the same concert, in individual groups and as a massed choir. There is a winter concert at Carleton’s Skin-ner Chapel in December and another in Boe Chapel at St. Olaf in the spring. In addition, each group has various performances throughout the year at retirement communities, churches, festivals, or as part of a music series. Usually, our youngest choir members perform at the Imagination Celebration at the North-field Arts Guild and kids in 3rd through 6th grade perform at KidzSing, a festival that includes area schools and the NYC. It is a great experience because each choir gets the opportunity to sing for the other choirs, and the hundreds of kids perform several mass choir pieces together.

BZ: What makes a good choir participant?Shepley: Singing is something we believe everyone can learn to do. It is like riding a bike or reading a book. It isn’t something that you need to have a special gift for. It is wonderful that we get such wide participation in this community. We have strong music programs in the schools and we also have this strong community program. We have about 200 participants through-out the year. This is extraordinary in a town of this size.

BZ: When was the Northfield Youth Choirs founded?Shepley: It started in 1987, and we are coming up on our 25th anniversary. It was started by two middle school teachers at the time, Cora Scholz and Judy Bond. In their charter group there was one choir of 27 kids. Now we have seven choirs, summer camp offerings and a couple hundred kids.

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BZ: When did you become artistic director?Shepley: Bob and I moved to town in 2000, and I joined the program in 2001. I had known Cora through music circles, and when we moved to Northfield she asked if I would consider joining her at the NYC. Once I re-signed as director of the House of Hope Choir School in St. Paul to stay in Northfield with my young boys, Cora was ready to retire from the NYC and, together with the board, she asked me to take the position of artistic director.

BZ: Have you always worked with younger children?Shepley: No, when I worked at the choir school, I worked with kids through high school. Sometimes I had college kids who just wouldn’t leave!

BZ: What is your educational background for choir directing?Shepley: My most important education for this job and for life came in my own children’s choir experience. I grew up singing in a children’s community choir in downtown Minneapolis. It was an amazing experience filled with European tours, recordings with local celebrities, opportunities to perform with the Minnesota Orchestra and other music groups. I learned so much from the director. She was a fabulous role model. I have a Bachelors Degree from Concordia Moorhead and a Masters from St. Thomas Uni-versity. I have studied oversees in London, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland. There are also many wonderful continuing educa-

tion courses and conferences locally and nationally.

BZ: Do you think music is a very strong part of the community?Shepley: Oh yes, music is very strong locally. When I go to conferences, people often say Northfield must be like “music heaven.” It is extraordinary for music and the arts. There are people in every walk of life that are at the top of their game here. They have reputations that reach far beyond Northfield’s borders, and yet they’re just neighbors and friends – living in this gorgeous little town.

BZ: What brought you to Northfield?Shepley: My husband is an orthopedic surgeon, and we moved here because he and his partner chose to open up a clinic in Northfield.

BZ: Do you have any children?Shepley: We have three boys and another that we are guardians for. Christian and Emmanuel are seniors in high school, Eric is in eighth grade and Colin is a sixth grader. They are all involved in athletics – basketball, football, baseball and track – but they are also all involved in music. They have played in band, sing in school choir and have been involved in the Northfield Youth Choirs and church choirs.

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sound and energy! The kids in our program are engaged and try to always do their best. I also love the little kids because they are earnest and take such joy in everything they do.

BZ: Do you collaborate with the local elementary schools?Shepley: Yes, we plan for and perform our annual KidzSing festival together. I love this experience with area music teachers because we are in it to support each others’ kids and programs. Our NYC choirs reinforce the school choirs and vice versa. We don’t want to be isolated, and this has been an active effort to work together. We all benefit from each other.

BZ: How do you make music selections for performances?Shepley: All directors are responsible for finding material that is age appropriate for their groups, fits the capabilities of their children, has great poetry, and is structured well. We pride our-selves on searching for and selecting the world’s finest music, because we have so little time and it is important that the music is the best quality. We also select a wide variety of music, every-thing from Mozart to American folk songs.

BZ: I know you mentioned that part of the reason you enjoy North-field so much is because of the accomplished people that live here. What are some of your favorite things about Northfield in general?Shepley: The people, of course. It is an amazing community of people who contribute a great deal to Northfield. I love its quaint-ness, the architecture and the visual beauty of the town. I also love the activities offered here: community festivals, strong arts pro-grams, a wide variety of musical performances, and athletic games of all sorts for all ages. There is so much energy in this town from people who are passionate about the things that matter to them.

BZ: Do you play any instruments?Shepley: I took piano and flute lessons growing up, and con-tinue to use piano for my personal study of the choral music I teach. My degree in college required that I be able to play “Twinkle, Twinkle” on all of the instruments!

BZ: What drives you towards choir conducting?Shepley: To me, the sound of children singing well is the most beautiful sound in the world. Kids are capable of so much artistry and musicianship. Their combined efforts can be very moving.

BZ: A lot of people would find it very challenging to always work with younger children. What are some of the hardest parts about working with these children?Shepley: When you work with children, you aren’t just teaching the music. You are teaching them to work as a group, teaching them what it takes to rehearse well. You have to entice them to listen after they have had to listen all day in school. Choir work challenges the brain to do so many things simultaneously: read and follow the written notes and texts, perform lovely phrases, consider dynamics, form vowels, articulate clearly and so many other things. On top of that, they have to learn to do all of this to-gether. It is so gratifying to see what they can produce as a group.

BZ: What is your favorite age group to work with?Shepley: Every age offers something special. I love middle school. They are bright and have their own thoughts and feel-ings. They can express themselves well and are sophisticated conversationally like adults, but they are playful like kids, and I feel that matches my personality. They also have mischief. Sometimes the most mischievous kids have a wonderful vocal

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Northfield PerspectivesIn March, several people living in and around Northfield agreed to sit in front of a video camera for short interviews, which later I

posted on LocallyGrownNorthfield.org. Here is a sampling of what those musicians, builders and adven-turers had to say:

“You don’t conquer these mountains, you sneak up them and you sneak back down,” Mike Farris, of Northfield, before leaving in March to summit Mount Everest.

“There’s an area in the performing arts where the students really excel, because that is an area where they will give it their all, and that’s exactly what happens here,” Tom McKown, founder and direc-tor of the Northfield High School Rock ‘n Roll Revival musical revue, which sold out every performance in March.

“People that go to huge music festivals think of musi-

cians [as] kind of untouchable, but everyone’s just a person,” Dan Iverson, a photographer who documented Northfield musician Meredith Fierke’s journey to the South by Southwest

music festival in Austin, Texas, in March.

“A train is a vehicle to get from one place to another. The song speaks to relationships, and it doesn’t have to be romantic, but just how relationships change and move, more from one thing to another, and the train I just use as a vehicle,” musician Meredith Fierke on “Train’s Song,” which she wrote after growing up listening to Northfield’s trains. She performed the song during the South by Southwest festival.


“One of my favorite parts about shop-ping locally is you get to see a lot of your friends and you get to know the shop owners personally and get a good relationship, unlike the people at Target or chain stores because they always shift and you never really get to meet the per-son,” Lauren, 11, who participated in the Northfield First rally in Bridge Square in March to promote

shopping locally.

“I’m a schoolteacher by day, but I play a lot of music at night whenever I can because I teach middle school and frankly the music playing is my sanity,” Mark Mraz, musician who plays regu-larly at the Tavern Lounge on Division Street.

Clubs, Classes and More…Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 507/645-0301First and third Mondays

Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606Adventure Girls, 7 p.m. – Book club for girls ages 9+.First Steps Early Literary Center, Mon and Fri 10 a.m.-12 p.m.;

and Sat, 10-11 a.m. (for children 6 months-4 years)Infant Lapsit, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.Toddler Rhyme Time, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Preschool Stories and Crafts, Thursdays, 10 a.m.Carleton ACT Story Hour, Saturdays, 11 a.m.Juggling for all ages, April 2, 7 p.m. – The St. Olaf Juggling

Club brings fun and excitement to the library.Program: “Landscaping with Native Plants in Minnesota,”

April 7, 7 p.m. – author Lynn Steiner will get you ready to garden with a program on natural landscaping. Hosted by the Friends of the Library as part of their annual meeting and open to everyone in the Library Meeting Room. Free.

Slide Show: “Finding Jane – A Tour of some English Literary Places,” April 16, 7 p.m. – Rob Hardy, local writer and poet presents a slideshow of England. Free.

Nuts About Newbery Club Party, April 13, 7 p.m. – Games, treats and discussion of favorite Newbery Medal-winning books. Current and interested-in-becoming members wel-come! Free.

Program: “Riding out the Current Financial Storm,” April 23, 7 p.m. – Phyllis Onstad, U of M extension educator, will provide key strategies and tools to prepare for times when money is tight, you lose your job, or have suddenly reduced income. She will share key resources online and in the community that will assist people of all ages with a special emphasis for younger investors and job seekers. Free.

Just Food Co-op – 507/650-0106Tuesdays: Knitting Night, 7-9 p.m., 507/645-6331 – knit, chat,

share ideas and get help.

Sweet Pea’s Toys and Treats Game Night – 507/645-6555, Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. – Fun, prizes and family time!

The KeyMondays: Book Club, 5-6 p.m.Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5-60:30 p.m.

Art Project Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Wednesdays: Skate Park meeting, 5-6 p.m.College Prep, 7-8:30 p.m. – Learn about the ACT, financial aid,

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

Fridays: Movie Night, 7-9 p.m.Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. – For details, call

507/663-0715.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206Kids Art Exploration, April 6-27, 4-5 p.m. – Jeff Pridie hosts

labs in drawing, painting, ceramics, print-making and con-struction for kids 6-12. Students are taught how to use me-diums in each area, then encouraged to create original works of art using skills and techniques they have been taught. Each week students may work on individual projects in any center. $45/session members, $55/session nonmembers.

Pottery for Spring Planting (ages 14+), April 9, 16, 23, 6:45-8:45 p.m. – Get ready for spring by making your own pots, saucers, self-watering inserts and plant labels. A fun way to make your garden special! Purchase clay AND glazing package at the Paradise when you register. Cost for supplies varies, depending on desired product. $60/session members, $70/session nonmembers.

Spring Writing Workshop, April 11, 6:30 p.m. –As spring flowers push their way into the world, writers are inspired to see new and exciting things in their own work. What a great time to get together with other writers! Weather permitting, you’ll go for a stroll and take notes on the surroundings, the town and how spring changes our lives! Free.

PJ’s Fabric and Crafts, 507/332-7151 – Classes include crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting and more! For a full calendar schedule visit, 111.emailcontact.com/calendar/view/5132

“It’s not good for me to quit some-thing that I start. I can’t speak for everyone else but, for me, it’s not a good thing to quit something I start. So, I don’t think I would be happy if I ever did that,” Rob Martin, a North-field businessman who is continuing to build a 43-foot sailboat in down-

town Dundas, even though it is taking him nearly two decades longer than he first thought it would.

“I saw Venus, and it looked real squiggly,” Rica, 8, after looking through a telescope at Carleton College’s Goodsell Observa-tory during a monthly open house.


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Chapati See page 20214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) www.chapati.usClosed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoor entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

Contented Cow See page 21302 Division St. S. • 645-1665 • www.contentedcow.com 3 p.m.-close – British-style pub with authentic British spe-cialties as well as a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer as well as a full selection of wine and spirits.

El Tequila See page 361010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – Family restau-rant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful margaritas and much more.

Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Grill See page 38620 Water St. • 645-8139 • Open daily at 11 a.m. – A wide se-lection of delicious entrees in a sports bar atmosphere, featuring burgers, pasta, ribs, steak and much more. Friday night fish fry and daily lunch specials Monday–Friday.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 36305 S. Water St. • 664-0260 • www.froggybottoms.com • Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-close – New menu! Steaks, salads, pasta and much more. Wide selection of beers and wines. Non-smok-ing restaurant with cozy atmosphere, thousands of frogs and a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Cannon River.

The HideAway – 421 Division St. • 645-0400 • Mon-Wed • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Th-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery See page 202018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat- Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein See page 16503 Division St. • 645-6691 • www.ruebnstein.com11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

Northfield Golf Club – 707 Prairie St. • 645-4026 • north-fieldgolfclub.com • Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner menu available starting at 5 p.m.; Sun and Mon 11 a.m.-8 p.m., luncheon menu available – The upper level of the clubhouse, with a breathtaking view of the historic Northfield course, offers a complete restaurant/lounge area. An exquisite array of entrees is professionally prepared by Executive Chef Rafael Perez and staff.

Ole Café See page 15151011 St. Olaf Ave • 645-2500 • Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – A coffee shop and cafe-teria-style eatery with soups, salads, build-your-own sandwiches, panninis, and during dinner hours – build-you-own-pasta bar. A retail bakery with cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars and breakfast pastries. A pizza bar and fine beers and wines.

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop – 410 Division St.645-8392 • Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality bak-ing from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preserva-tives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

Quarterback Club See page 16116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.

The Tavern of Northfield – 212 Division St. • 663-0342 Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., lounge open daily 3 p.m.-midnight – Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern hosts casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, ap-petizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

Tiny’s Dogs All Day See page 5321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfield’s largest selection of specialty tobaccos and quality cigars.

Willingers Bar & Restaurant See page 36900 Canby Trail, Northfield • 952/652-2500 • Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – High above the course, with views of Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, lakes, wetlands, ponds and trees, this venue offers dining with casual, upscale cuisine. Enjoy dinner or simply a beverage at the bar. Also available for wedding receptions, banquets, meetings or small gatherings.


HISTORICHAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLEBy Susan Hvistendahl

Today’s “Jeopardy!” Answer:Hillemann, Crippen and Soule

This year the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Slum-dog Millionaire,” the story of a teen from the slums of Mumbai who appears on India’s version of the game show called “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” In the U.S., this show (which lost the question mark in its title for some reason) was hosted by Regis Philbin and was hugely popular on ABC from 1999-2002, after which it went into syndication with Meredith Vieira as the host.

On April 10, 2001, Carleton College archivist Eric Hillemann started getting e-mails from friends who were watching “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” They all wanted to know, “Are you Eric the archivist from Minnesota who was the Phone A Friend tonight?”

Indeed, Hillemann had been asked to be a “lifeline” for contestant Kev-in Olmstead. In a recent interview, Hillemann told me, “When he was stumped on a literature question, he came to me.”

On the day of the taping, several months before the air date, Hil-lemann had been phoned by the show and told that Olmstead was in the “hot seat.” Hillemann was in-structed to keep his phone line free for the next half hour and to wait for the third ring to answer if he got

a call (probably for the sake of drama). When Hillemann’s phone rang 20 minutes later, his heart started racing.

Philbin said, “Eric, I have your friend Kevin here. He needs your help. He is going for $250,000.” Olmstead then read the ques-tion: “Who collaborated with Walker Evans on his book ‘Let Us Now Praise Famous Men’?”

Hillemann told me, “Kevin was a little nervous and I had to prompt him to read the [multiple-choice] answers. But I knew the answer.” (See the end of this story for the answer.)

“Is that your final answer?” Regis Philbin asked Olmstead.

“Yes, I trust him implicitly,” said Olmstead. After nailing that, with the help of his phone-a-friend Eric, Olmstead proceeded to answer two more questions to win what turned out to be a $2.18 million dollar jackpot because of bonuses put into

place when there had not been a million-dollar winner for five months. Olmstead’s final question was, “Who is credited with inventing the first mass-produced helicopter?” Answer: Igor Sikorsky. (So, how many of you readers knew that?)

With that final “final answer,” Olmstead became the winner of the largest cash prize in television game show history. This record was broken in 2004 when Ken Jennings won 74 consecutive games on “Jeopardy!” and garnered more than $2.5 million after asking 2,642questions correctly (“What is_____?” is the form, as any “Jeopardy!” watcher knows, since one must respond in the form of a question.)

And how was Hillemann rewarded by his friend? At the time, Hillemann said he expected anything “between buying me dinner and paying the mortgage on my house.” As it turned out, Olmstead bought something appropriate for a book lover: wall-to-wall bookshelves for Hillemann’s new house. Hillemann said, “Not bad for 30 seconds of work.”

Hillemann came to know Olmstead through the college academic quiz team circuit. Hillemann has coached Carleton’s team since 1990 and Olmstead was coach of a team at the University of Michigan. They are both founding members of National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT), a company which writes questions for and sponsors college tournaments.

As a graduate student, Hillemann was assistant coach of the Uni-versity of Wisconsin’s College Bowl team when it won the national championship in 1986 in Atlanta. He moderates tournaments,

Question: Who Are Northfield’s Quiz Show Aces?

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has played on the masters circuit and has served as vice president for development and chief editor for NAQT. In 1999 and 2007, Hillemann’s Carleton team won the undergraduate national academic quiz championship. In 2003, he received the N. Gordon Carper Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academic Com-petition Federation for “meritorious services in sustaining and enriching collegiate academic competitions.” Hillemann is “father”

Eric Hillemann with his Carleton 2007 undergraduate national academic quiz championship team.

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“Millionaire” was not Hillemann’s first game show experience. In November of 1999, Hillemann was one of 3,000 aspirants to try out for “Jeopardy!” at the Mall of America. Quizzes were used to determine prowess, staffers took notes during a practice game to watch how potential contestants handled themselves and a lucky few were put on a “might call” list. Months later, Hillemann was

called and his appearances were taped in August of 2000 in Culver City, California. Hillemann won $20,700 on the Colum-bus Day broadcast of Oct. 10 by knowing the two states that named their capitals for Christopher Columbus (Columbus, Ohio, and Columbia, South Carolina). “My then seven-year-old daughter had no trouble with my first final Jeopardy question,” said Hillemann. “Teaching my kids all the state capitals was a very early order of business in my family. Also all the presidents in order.” He did not guess the next day’s final Jeopardy question, however, which was, “This musical inspired by an opera features the songs ‘The Gods Love Nubia’ and ‘Another Pyramid.’” (Check at the end of this story.)


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Although Hillemann did not know it at the time, the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield, Joseph Crippen, was also among the chosen few at the Mall of America. Crippen was called in mid-January and flew out to tape his appearances on “Jeopardy!” in February. He won $19,601 in a show that aired on May 30, 2000, by skillful wagering and knowing the question for which this is the answer: “While pregnant with him, the mother of this actor, gazing at the Uffizi’s art [museum in Florence, Italy], first felt him move, hence his first name.” During his second ap-pearance, Crippen was stymied by “the article of clothing named for an old character who dressed in loose trousers in Commedia dell’arte” (see end of this story for the answers). Luckily, Crippen’s worst fear did not come true. Crippen said, “I was afraid they would give me a Bible question I couldn’t answer- – but as it turned out, I didn’t get even one question about the Bible.”

Neither Hillemann nor Crippen can be considered the reign-ing champion of “Jeopardy!” in Northfield, however. That title belongs to Carleton English professor emeritus George Soule, a 1951 alumnus of Carleton and holder of a Ph.D. degree from Yale. Soule tried out for “Jeopardy!” in California in June of 1989

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while visiting a friend in Beverly Hills. He was called in January of 1990 to play in a Seniors Tournament which was taped the next month and aired in July. In his first round game, he did not have to bet anything in final Jeopardy because he had more than twice the winnings of the other two contestants. But he had no problem writing, “What is Norway?” as a response to “the first flag posted on the South Pole.”

Soule defeated 14 challengers ages 53-67 during four appear-ances. He won the grand prize of $25,000 and was crowned Senior Champion in this tournament by knowing that Texas was recog-nized as an American independent country by Great Britain and France in around 1830. That victory allowed him to participate in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, which was taped in the fall and aired in November of 1990. Twelve top money winners and teen and college winners from the past season competed against Soule, the senior winner, for a $100,000 prize. This time Soule lost out in the first round. He is still somewhat bemused and amused that the final Jeopardy category on Nov. 7 was “Shake-

speare”: “The three-word title of this play begins and ends with the same seven-letter word.” A Shakespearean scholar, Soule could not come up with “What is____?” (Check at the end of the story.)

When Soule looks back on the experience, what he remembers most is “how considerate the people at “Jeopardy!” were, always encouraging you, looking after your needs.” Soule said he played for pride, not the money, at least at first – but the monetary reward was appreciated.

In 2005, the all-time “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings paid a visit to Northfield, doing some research for his 2006 book, “Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs.” In Chapter 3 (titled “What is Erudition?”), Jennings asserted that he went to “the placid pioneer town of Northfield, Minnesota” in order to find out “just how rusty” he was in the quiz bowl world.

Jennings wrote: “The Laurence McKinley Gould Library is the academic center of Carleton College, one of tiny Northfield’s two college campuses. (Local legend has it that ‘Northfield,

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Thanks to Hillemann, Soule and Crippen for answering questions that did not lead to cash prizes and for providing photos. Thanks also to the Northfield Public Library for the newspaper microfilm collection. The answers (or questions) within this story: Who collaborated with Walker Evans on his book, “Let us Now Praise Famous Men“? James Agee. The musical inspired by an opera: What is “Aida”? (Elton John and Tim Rice’s rock musical.) The actor whose mother first felt him move in her womb while gazing at art: Who is Leonardo DiCaprio? (The painter was Leonardo da Vinci.) The loose trousers named for a character in Commedia Dell’arte: What are pantaloons? The three-word title of Shake-speare’s play which begins and ends with the same 7-letter word: What is “Measure for Measure”?

Minnesota’ was once the answer to a Trivial Pursuit question: ‘What’s America’s only town with two colleges and only one bar?’ There are now five bars).”

Jennings then observed eight members of Carleton’s quiz bowl team practicing with their coach in a corner of the library for upcoming competition. Jennings wrote that Hillemann was “one of the best quiz bowl players in the country” back in Jennings’ playing days with the Brigham Young University team. In this practice session, said Jennings, “The Carleton team is on fire: they aren’t even letting Eric get to the predicate of the question’s first sentence before they pounce,” pressing a buzzer that signals they have the answer. “The best players can somehow buzz with their thumbs before their brains have quite caught up.” Jennings called this “trivia on steroids.”

In his book, Jennings credited Hillemann as “the biggest reason for the team’s surprising success” in winning 31 tournaments in the past decade. Unlike some other college quiz bowl teams, there are no graduate students on Carleton’s teams. Hillemann “works his team hard,” requiring them to practice twice a week, prepare practice questions of their own and memorize lists of facts, many of which Hillemann prepares himself. (Samples: Civil War battles, Nobel Prize-winning chemists, gods of Norse mythology.)

After the practice at the library, Jennings and Hillemann went out for “pesto pizza in the only restaurant we can find still open in Northfield at nine o’clock on a weeknight,” according to Jennings. We can only hope Jennings will return someday to explore other Northfield culinary options. Perhaps he would also go to the Contented Cow for Sunday “Quiz Night” and test himself against Northfield’s best. After all, we have “Jeopardy!” champions in our midst.

One last thought: Is trivia trivial? Let’s let Ken Jennings have the final word, from his book “Brainiac”: “I’m okay with being the one in every room who might conceivably Know Weird Stuff. There’s no excuse for being a jerk or a know-it-all about it, but I’ve decided that knowledge is a good thing – an absolute good, in fact. It’s always better to know a thing than not to know it.”

champion, George Soule.

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