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He’s not really Elton John, but ‘Almost’BY TOM WEBER

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When it comes to comparisons to Elton John, Craig A.

Meyer is emphatic: “I am not him; I don’t want to be him,” Meyer said.

But he’s close enough. In fact, Meyer calls himself “Almost Elton John” for his concert show, “Remember When Rock Was Young,” which he will present in a Riverside Live! concert Feb. 12 at Mayo Civic Center.

Audiences will be excused though, if they can’t help but think Meyer is Elton John — at least for a couple of hours on stage.

Meyer bears a strong vocal resemblance to John, and when wearing four-inch plat-

form shoes, spangled jacket, colorful glasses and outland-ish hats, he looks like the star, too.

“I focus on the glam years,” of John’s career, Meyer said by phone from his home in Atlanta. “It’s deinitely eye candy.”

But if Meyer just parodied John’s look, he wouldn’t be so successful on the tribute con-cert circuit, where he and his seven-member Rocket Band perform 60 shows a year, including with symphony orchestras.

“here are other tribute artists out there who have focused on the camp and the lamboyance, and great for them, but I feel I’m here to serve the music and the songs,” Meyer said. “What an

amazing catalog of songs I get to sing. I’m allowing people to go back to wherever these songs take them.”

Rather than work through John’s music chronologically, Meyer, who has a background in theater, strives for pacing.

But no matter how you program John’s material, it’s diicult to go wrong.

“he show is pretty much No. 1 hit after No. 1 after No. 1 hit,” Meyer said. he excep-tions are the irst half closing song, “Take Me to the Pilot,” and the second-half opener, “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.”

“hose are for the real hard-core Elton fans,” Meyer said.

hat description would not necessarily have described Meyer before he launched his

Elton John show seven years ago. It began when Meyer, who was giving voice lessons in his Atlanta studio, was in-vited to sing some Elton John songs at a beneit concert.

“People came up to me afterward and said, ‘I could have sworn I was listening to Elton John,’” Meyer recalled. “I thought, ‘Let’s see if there’s something there.’”

So he started developing what became “Remember When Rock Was Young.” he title, every Elton John fan will know, comes from the lyrics of the 1972 hit “Crocodile Rock.”

“What I thought would be a side thing I would do as a lark has turned into an industry,” Meyer said. “I have so much fun. I’m in a dream land.”

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There are other tribute artists out there who have focused on the camp and the flamboyance, and great for them, but I feel I’m here to serve the music and the songs.”

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years ago. And there are so many good acts that you are going to laugh your ass of here.”

Laughs and love

Ask Klampe to relect on the last decade, and one gets the sense that an evening of laughter is recompense enough for his eforts. Because if you’re in the comedy business for any reason other than laughs — like money, for example — then you’ve picked the wrong line of business. Goonie’s, Klampe said, is a labor of love that produces laughter but not much money.

“It’s probably the only reason we’re still here, is that I love it,” Klampe said. “It’s still the same as it was when we irst opened. It’s outstanding entertainment for not a lot of money, and it’s right in downtown Rochester.”

In addition to Burress, Goonie’s has drawn scores of regional and national comedians on the comedy circuit, including Costaki Econo-mopolous (the self-professed biggest name in comedy), Shane Mauss and Doug Stanhope. TV actor Dustin Diamond, aka Screech from “Saved by the Bell” fame, also performed at the club, then later stabbed a person in a

barroom ight in Wisconsin.Goonie’s has a reputation as one

of the best comedy clubs in the Midwest among touring comics, Russell said.

“It’s highly respected,” Russell said. “Everybody wants to work there.”

One reason is inancial. Perform-ers can count on getting on paid, no matter if a roaring snowstorm forces a show’s cancellation.

Ready for close-up

he other is the aesthetics of the second-loor comedy club. It’s an intimate space that parks audience members right up to the stage, the better to spread the infectiousness of laughter. he stage is set in a corner of the room, making the performer on it the audience’s undivided center of attention.

Russell contrasts that experi-ence with one he had at a VFW hall recently, where he and the au-dience were separated by 40 feet.

“It’s like, ‘Wow, you guys can almost see me,’” Russell said.

he comedy club has an open mic night on hursdays for wan-nabe and aspiring comics.

“It was horrible,” said Russell. “It’s such an interesting thing. I think if I had done well the irst time, I might not have kept doing it.”

Today, Russell has been doing stand-up comedy for eight years, yet it’s easy to imagine his comedic opportunity passing him by. Rus-sell was an unemployed KROC disc jockey when he made his leap onto the comedy stage. But there would have been no foray — certainly no comedy career — if not for one simple fact: Rare among cities Rochester’s size, the Med City has a comedy club.

he club marked its 10-year anniversary on Jan. 20. But don’t feel bad if you missed the celebra-tion, because there was little to no fanfare surrounding the milestone.

Laughter may be good for the soul, but the business of comedy has little time for sentimentality.

he only concession to the mo-ment was a posting on Goonie’s Facebook page of Hannibal Bur-ress, a stand-up comedian and a one-time featured act at the Roch-ester club. Today, Burress stars in his own Comedy Central show, “Why? with Hannibal Bur-ress,” and has appeared in several movies, including Will Ferrell’s “Daddy’s Home?”

“I thought it was a great example for being 10 years in,” said Mark Klampe, the co-owner and general manager of Goonie’s and McGoon’s Pub & Restaurant below the com-edy club in downtown Rochester. “People now know who he is. hey didn’t know who the hell he was 10

10 years of yuksGoonie’s Comedy Club has developed a respected reputation

BY MATTHEW STOLLE

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When it comes to doing comedy, it helps to think you’re funny.

Rochester native John Russell had that going for him one hursday night when he stepped on stage during open mic night

at Goonie’s Comedy Club. It was his irst stab at comedy, and Russell was feeling brash. But instead of laughs, the then-47-year-old’s routine pro-duced little but stony silence from the audience.

And that was how Russell’s comedic career began.

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a little history Goonie’s Comedy Club and

McGoon’s Pub & Restaurant, 7 Second Street, SW, Rochester, is located in an area of downtown Rochester rich in local history. The building was previously occupied by O’Neils Pizza, and before that by Clubhaus Brew Pub. Tinkler’s Restaurant was another incarnation.

In the 1930s and 40s, McGoon’s taxi company had its taxi stand in front of the building and was known for its sightseeing business. Local lore also has it that during a bank robbery, Rochester police commandeered one of McGoon’s taxis in pursuit of the robbers.

Photos by Elizabeth Nida Obert / Post-Bulletin

FAR LEFT: James hodge was the featured comedian Jan. 30.

LEFT: a wide variety of comedians, including some who you might have seen on hBo, Showtime or Comedy Central, have performed at Goonie’s over its 10 years of existence. the club is recognized on the club circuit for its fair treatment of performers.

RIGHT: Goonie’s occupies a historic building in downtown Rochester, the former olmsted County Bank & trust, at 7 Second St. SW. Besides the second-loor com-edy club, it houses mcGoon’s Pub & Restaurant on the ground level.

a wide variety of comedians perform weekly at Goonie’s Comedy Club, where patrons, from left, Lori mcmillen, Wendy Welsh and Becky Galuska, all of minneapolis, have some laughs Jan. 30.

Professional comedians perform on Friday and Saturday nights. he two activities couldn’t be more difer-ent from one another, drawing two distinctly diferent crowds.

Open mic can be raw, raunchy and vulgar. hat’s not to say the weekend performances don’t have some of the same elements, but it’s delivered by a comedian who understands the craft. Open mic is the incubator, the batting cages for amateur comedi-ans who hope to join the big leagues someday.

“he good news is that the open mic at Goonie’s is awesome,” Russell said. “he bad news is that there’s not enough work around Rochester for a (working comic). You have to move in order to progress.”

‘It’s not getting any easier’

Klampe said the idea of starting his own comedy club formed while living as a college student in Madi-son, Wis.. His parents would come to visit, and together they would attend a comedy show. “It was so much

fun,” Klampe recalled. It was then that the idea occurred to him: Why not bring the same experience to Rochester?

Yet 10 years into the venture, Klampe can’t help but observe that a “majority of the city” has never been to Goonie’s. When asked to predict whether the club will be here a decade from now, Klampe is noncommittal.

“I don’t know. I’m not the one to ask,” Klampe said. “I mean, we’re weighing a lot of options right now for where the costs are going, espe-

cially for being downtown. It’s hard already, and it’s not getting any easier.”

Yet the day-to-day responsibili-ties, as stressful as they can some-times be, haven’t yet outweighed or overwhelmed the enjoyment Klampe gets in watching a show. In the end, it comes down to the laughter.

“It’s so much fun to watch people laugh, to see people smile. It makes it all worth it,” Klampe said. “I could have all the money in the world. What am I going to do with it?”


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From classic eggs to a selection of meats to des-sert — brunch at Pescara will leave you amazed.

Make plans for a better brunchBY KIM VAN BRUNT

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I think we oicially can call it. We’re in deep midwinter.

It’s the time of year when we’re not sure how much longer winter will last, and we’re not sure how much more we can take. But instead of dwelling on the inter-

minable gray ahead of us, we Minnesotans make plans. As many plans as we can. So many plans. Basically, anything to look forward to in the short term will do.

So, this week, let’s do brunch.It’s the best idea for a meal because you can eat whatever you like — breakfast,

lunch and alcohol — with no shame. It’s what you’re supposed to do. It’s brunch.Schedule one of the best spots for brunch in Rochester on your calendar for the

next month of Sundays, and spring will be here before you know it.

PescaraFrom the menu, Pescara’s brunch

bufet might not look like anything special; just your average hotel-based restaurant brunch. But you’d be wrong. he quality of the food and the skill of preparation elevate scrambled eggs, gouda hash browns and biscuits and gravy to amazing heights. When you leave, you’ll wonder what about your meal was so amazing, but you’ll know it’s one of the best brunches you’ve had. (150 S. Broadway; brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.)

Five WestDuring weekend brunch at Five

West, you might want to try out the Cajun eggs benedict, which is the traditional dish with the addition of Andouille sausage. Or just stop kidding yourself and get the bananas foster French toast, s’more wale or the breakfast burger, which is topped with bacon, ham, a fried egg, American cheese and a maple sauce with hash browns on the side. (Open 7 a.m. daily; 1991 Commerce Drive NW)

ZZest Cafe and BarIt’s another contender for best

brunch in town, but they play a little hard to get in that brunch is served on only one Sunday a month. It’s worth planning ahead, for the breakfast ta-cos with chorizo, salsa, egg, pineapple and cilantro or the bacon burger with tarragon aioli and comte cheese OR the duck conit hash with potato, fried eggs, lamb’s bacon, trule salsa and baguette — and don’t forget one of their famous bloody marys. he next Sunday brunch is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21. (1190 16th St. SW)

Foragerhe Rochester gastro-pub

is the latest to jump into the brunch fray; they’re just in their third week serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays (1005 Sixth St. NW). In addition to their super delicious wood-ired pizza selection, as well as several solid entrees such as their cast iron mac and cheese, there are several new breakfast items. Grab a huevos rancheros for a southwest lair; it’s prepared with black beans, housemade tortilla, chipotle tomato sauce, avocado, queso fresco and eggs.

he corn pancakes look delicious, as does the croquet madame, an open-face ham, egg and cheese sandwich. hey even have a breakfast pizza with bacon, egg, potato, cheddar cheese, white gravy and pickled pepper relish.

Why brunch, and why now? “I’m just excited to have another great brunch spot that is super family friendly,” says owner An-nie Henderson.

To add to the family appeal, Forager looded a part of their beautiful patio. Kids can bring their skates or just play in their boots. So while you count down the days until your next brunch, you also can fully embrace all that winter has to ofer.

Kim Van Brunt is a Rochester freelance writer. Send restaurant news and tips to her at [email protected].

Zumbro River CafeI love this sunny, quiet little cafe ad-

jacent to Dunn Bros Cofee (120 Elton Hills Drive NW). It feels like a throw-back to a mom-and-pop diner, except for the focus on organic and locally produced foods. here’s plenty to love, including several options for Belgian wales, an “Elvis” sandwich (pea-nut butter and banana) and an “Elvis deluxe” too (peanut butter, banana and bacon). You know their quiche is always good. hey’re open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

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The other day we had a church youth outing to play broomball. My delicate Mediterranean constitution can’t

handle cold weather, so I stayed home and prepared the hot chocolate and cofee for the after-broomball party. Of course we had the plain hot chocolate for the kids (always with the milk! No water!), but the parents always need a little sumthin’ sumthin’ to jazz up the hot drinks.

One of the pleasures of winter is the opportunity to savor some great hot drinks. Most are easy to make, and don’t take time. For our little minibar we had a little Baileys, RumChata, Chambord, Irish whiskey, Baileys Vanilla, and St. Germain.

I had to experiment and make sure the cofee was good. So I made myself an Irish cofee. Irish cofee is a true warmer-upper. he bracing lavor of the smooth, golden elixir and the black cofee was outstand-ing.

Irish cofee was invented to warm up American tourists on their way through the early airports in rainy Ireland during the 1930s and ‘40s. An enterprising bartender decided to jazz up everyday cofee. He took some sugar, real Irish whiskey, hot cofee mixed in a tall mug. He added rich Irish dairy cream on top and had a great drink that the tourists went crazy for.

I made mine the other day using Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Bushmills is the oldest licensed distillery, dating back to 1608. It is made in far northern Ireland, a mere 20 miles from the famous Giant’s Causeway, where legendary Irish giant Finn McCool left Ireland to ight the Scottish giant Benandonner, who was threatening Ireland. A horrible idea, as the Scot was massive! Finn came home and told his wife. When the Scottish behemoth came across the Causeway, Finn’s wife dressed him like a baby. When Benandonner saw the baby, he turned and ran. If the babies were that big, he wanted nothing to do with the adult. Typical Irish ingenuity!

I like Bushmills for its light lavors and smooth inish. It is unique in lavor from other Irish whiskeys. I believe the unique lavors come from the over more than years of history and aura that surrounds the original distillery. Aging in barrels so close to the raging sea, you can really taste the ocean and the countryside in the bottle.

I like my Irish cofee a little sweeter, so I add about a teaspoon of sugar and use whipped cream on top. I then drizzle a

touch of green creme de menthe for color as a true homage to the Irish originals. hen I like to sprinkle a little chocolate over the top for a treat. It’s a little deca-dent, but in the winter we have to build up our bodily stores to survive the frigid temps.

I love RumChata in hot chocolate also. RumChata is a brilliant cream liqueur originally made in Wisconsin by a vision-

ary entrepreneur. He uses real Caribbean rum, fresh Wisconsin cream and the famous horchata lavor from the Hispanic world. he simplest description is a cin-namon roll in a bottle. It is awesome by itself or on the rocks, but it adds a simple little twist to hot chocolate that is great. It’s only 30 proof, so you don’t have to worry about getting too goofy.

hese are both creamy options with a lot of dairy and decadent lavors. But another favorite addition to hot choco-late or cofee is Chambord. I have spoken many times of Chambord in the past. It is a raspberry liqueur from the middle of France. Legend has it that Louis XIV tried it one time and decreed it his new fave. If royalty likes it, how can we not? he sweet raspberry lavors meld perfectly with the rich chocolate lavors and make a great hot drink that will warm the heart.

I mentioned St. Germain earlier. I laid this out to experiment with hot tea. St. Germain is a French elderlower liqueur that is loved by the cocktail cognoscenti. It went over well, as the delicate lavors of the tea were not overpowered by the el-

derlower lavor. It just goes to show that there is always room for innovation.

Minnesota winters are never easy — but we always survive. We need to learn to cope and deal with whatever comes along. We all get a touch of the common cold in winter. My cure is the famous hot toddy. (I know, I know — my wife says the same thing: I think liquor solves all life’s problems.) A hot toddy is simple to make and has the same amount of alcohol as Nyquil, but tastes way better. Take a shot of brandy, hot water, juice of one-quarter lemon, teaspoon of honey and mix it up.

Whatever the temperature, a good hot drink can warm you up and help us all get through the dreary winter. Enjoy in moderation and cheers!

Ari Kolas is co-owner of Apollo Wine & Spirits. To contribute to Cocktail Hour, send email to [email protected].

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Breakfast through supper, lucky Austin has Spam galoreBY JAY FURST

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Philly has its cheese steaks and Ham-burg has its hamburgers (more on that another time). Last April, when

lilacs last in the dooryard bloomed, I told you that Springield, Ill., has a legendary sandwich called the Horseshoe.

Rochester doesn’t have a sandwich. hat’s because — well, we all know why that is, and DMC won’t ix that. But Austin does.

It has the Spam sandwich. And it’s delicious.

Lucky Austin also has Spam and eggs, Spam and cheese omelettes, Spam Dunkers, Spam sliders and who knows what else Spammy.

hink you don’t like Spam? You’re wrong. here’s no way that one of the many ways it’s served in Austin will fail to agree with your palate, which is why I’m here. I have the Four Stars of Spam to help you ind just the right dish in Spam’s hometown.

For some reason, Spam gets no respect. For example, when a P-B pho-tographer shoots a pic for this column, whether it’s a scrumptious dessert, outrageously creative main course or a piquant appetizer, they generally eat it on the spot. his time, the to-go boxes of the Spam Dunkers were brought back to the newsroom.

Why? Bad press over the years. hat’s all I can come up with because whether it’s grilled, deep-fried, breaded or covered with hollandaise, it’s a moist, appetizing, slightly spicy ham-like meat. Nobody’s asking you to eat it raw. Cooked up like a burger or a ham steak, it’s great.

I crammed a lot of Spam eating into just a few hours Saturday and covered three of the best Spam dishes in Austin. Two places in particular — B & J Bar and Grill, only two blocks from where

the grand new Spam Museum will open in early June, and Kenny’s Oak Grill, at the other end of downtown — have Spam options that will keep you coming back for more.

he day I was at B & J’s, it was Plung-ing for Pink day, when hundreds of peo-ple gather at East Side Lake for a jump into the drink to raise money for breast cancer research. Before the early after-noon plunge, the bar and grill was packed with people getting their courage up, or just having fun. Just about everyone was wearing something pink — a T-shirt, a glittery hat, Mardi Gras beads or Span-dex tights. I haven’t seen that many pink boas since Jesse Ventura was governor.

B & J’s Spam sandwich is about as plain, simple and delicious as it gets. It’s a nicely grilled slab of the famous

meat product on a good quality bun with lettuce, onion and tomato. With tater tots, a good green salad or another side, it’s $6.75, and if you bring your appe-tite, you’ll also want the Spam sliders appetizer ($6.95) — three petite Spam sandwiches in buns, topped with disks of pineapple, just the way Hawaiians like it.

B & J’s has been a part of Austin nightlife since at least 1948, when it was Chris & Rosie’s and was on East Oakland Avenue. If it was open just a few years earlier, George A. Hormel himself might have stopped by for a tap. New owners named it B & J in 1962, and after one too many loods at that end of Oakland Avenue, they moved downtown about 10 years ago.

Still on Oakland, though across the street from its original location, is

Kenny’s Oak Grill, which I’m ashamed to say I had never stopped by until last weekend. It’s a classic diner-style cafe, with all-day breakfast, bottomless cof-fee, the obligatory pics of Marilyn and Elvis, and lots of Austin memorabilia. heir Eggs George A ($8.39) is a pair of poached eggs comfortably nestled on lily pads of Spam atop English muins, covered with a lemony hollandaise.

To mix things up, there’s the Spam and cheese omelette ($8.39), and later in the day you can go with the Spam de Melt ($7.99), which isn’t just a grilled cheese with meat product — they add a few bacon strips (Black Label? the menu doesn’t say) and sour cream.

he Spam Dunkers at the Old Mill restaurant are the most original manifes-tation of Spam in Austin. Dave Forland, the Old Mill’s keeper, invented this deli-cacy in 2003, and the secret is the light, crispy breading. Toss most things into a fryer, and they come out oily and pufed up; Dave’s Dunkers are light and cracker-crumb crispy, and inside is that delicious strip of Spam, regular or jalapeno.

Ten are arranged in a herringbone design on a white platter, with chipotle sauce, for $8.95.

And one of Austin’s best-kept secrets is the Spam sandwich at Culver’s. It’s not on the board but ask for it and for $2.99, you’ll get a hot, well-grilled Spam cutlet with California-style ixings.

You’ll never go back to Butterburg-ers.

here must be more Spam on menus out there. If you know of some, tell me.

Jay Furst is the Post-Bulletin’s managing editor. Agree or disagree with his Spam picks? Call him at 507-285-7742 or send a note to [email protected].

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Server Leah haugland shows of the popular Spam Dunkers at the Old Mill restaurant in Austin, one of several ways to enjoy Spam in the meat product’s hometown.

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BY CHRIS MIKSANEK

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“Aaay!”

here is a special place in the ephemera of pop culture for

catchphrases. Maybe they’re a construct of the times, maybe an escape from them. One hundred years ago it was “23 Skidoo.”

Today it could be Sheldon Coopers “Bazinga!,” Rowley Jeferson’s “Zoo-Wee-Mama!” or Po’s “Skadoosh!” which is what Jack Black’s Kung Fu Panda says when the wannabe-master is about to inlict the Wuxi Finger Hold on an adversary, as he did in the

original 2008

DreamWorks ilm, its 2011 sequel and this third installment, which round-house-kicked Leonardo DiCaprio’s Hugh Glass at the box-oice.

he whole Panda cast is back — Po’s sufering teacher Master Shifu (Dustin Hofman), his hysterical adoptive father Ping (Minneapolis native James Hong, best known as the host in the Seinfeld episode “he Chinese Restau-rant”), and the Furious Five, voiced by Angelina Jolie, David Cross, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan.

his go-round inds Po on the cusp of greatness when the legendary

Warlord of China Kai (J. K. Simmons) does away

with Grand Master Oogway then

goes after Po, whom

Oog-

way designated the Dragon Warrior, fulilling a 500-year prophesy.

Po is oblivious to all of this when he returns to the noodle shop one afternoon and inds a panda (Bryan Cranston) who claims to be his long-lost father with whom he returns to his ancestral village to learn chi, their only hope to save the valley from Kai. Welcomed there as a hero, now he has to deliver. Cue the music (see sidebar).

Nothing complex here and that’s OK. Sometimes you just want to sit back and take a break from the intense rescue drama and heavy-themed movie oferings. “Panda” is that prescription. Its story is light though optimistic, the animation is creative (particularly the stylized water-color lashbacks), and the humor ... the humor plays it safe, too safe for my taste. It takes no chances

and consequently, except for Kate Hudson’s wonderful ribbon dancer, has little crossover appeal. Parents won’t quite be bored, but neither will they be Pixar-like wowed. his one is targeted to younger audiences.

A can’t-miss cast, a veteran animation studio and a demonstrated franchise. Better than average, yet somehow left me feeling that some choice ingredients were overpowered by too much Worces-

tershire sauce in the stew.

“D’oh!”

Chris Miksanek is a Rochester freelance writer.

F L I C K S

DreamWorks Animation

Po (voiced by Jack Black) frolicking in the panda village’s hot spring in DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 3.”

Bright and skillfully made, ‘Panda 3’ is still a bit dull

Catchphrases come and go,

even phat and gnarly ones. But get a tune in your head and that’s

forever. Singer Carl

Douglas’ “Kung Fu

Fighting” topped the pop charts in 1974 and has been a recognizable prelude to the cinematic opening of a can of whoop-ass ever since. Here are just a few of the films to employ the song:

“Shaolin Soccer”

“City of God”

“Daddy Day Care”

“Beverly Hills Ninja”

“Bowfinger”

“This Is Elvis”

“Kung Fu Panda,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and a cover version of it here in “Kung Fu Panda 3”

“Rush Hour 3”

Readers: What’s your favorite martial arts film?

Everybody was, is, and forever will be ‘Kung Fu Fighting’


M E D C I T Y M O V I E G U Y


L I S T I N G S M O V I E S

New this week

The Choice (PG-13)This love story starring Teresa Palmer (a winning

presence) and Benjamin Walker (never hitting his stride) is classic Nicholas Sparks, and by that I mean it’s a mediocre, well-photographed, undeniably heart-tugging, annoyingly manipulative and dra-matically predictable star-crossed romance. Sexual content and some thematic issues. Two stars.

Chateau, Galaxy, Winona

Hail, Caesar! (PG-13)Brothers Joel and Ethan Coen get back to funny

business with this comedy about actors misbehav-ing within the 1950s Hollywood studio system. (Associated Press) Some suggestive content and smoking. Not reviewed.

Chateau, Galaxy, Hollywood

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (PG-13)In this extra-weird twist on Jane Austen’s classic

story, Mrs. Bennet tries to marry off her daughters against the backdrop of a great zombie apocalypse. Director Burr Steers does a nifty job of rocketing from period-piece romance to gory bloodshed, with sprinkles of dark humor here and there. Zombie violence and action, and brief suggestive material. Three stars.

Chateau, Galaxy, Hollywood, Austin, Winona

Continuing

The Big Short (R)Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling

star as oddballs (based on real-life individuals) who foresee the housing bubble’s burst and set out to profit from it. Directed with feverish ingenuity, this is one of the best times I’ve had at the movies all year. Pervasive language. Four stars.

Chateau, Galaxy

The Boy (PG-13)An American nanny is shocked that her new

English family’s boy is actually a life-sized doll. After violating a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive. Violence and terror, and some thematic material. Not reviewed.

Chateau, Galaxy, Hollywood, Austin

Daddy’s Home (PG-13)Just when aggressively nice Brad (Will Ferrell)

is achieving breakthrough status as stepdad to two kids, who shows up but his wife’s ex (Mark

Wahlberg), a muscled-up stud worshipped by the children. Wahlberg’s character never seems all that dangerous, while Ferrell’s goes from bland to des-perate to off the rails — and very little about that transition is genuinely funny. Thematic elements. Two stars.

Chateau

Dirty Grandpa (R)Robert De Niro is capable of being funny as hell

in the right vehicle, but this dreck just makes you hang your head for the great actor, playing a foul-mouthed widower obsessed with sex. Revolting and odious, this is a contender for worst movie of 2016. Crude sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, language and drug use. Zero stars.


The 5th Wave (PG-13)Chloe Grace Moretz is a young woman trying to

protect her little brother from a wave of attacks on our planet by hostile extra-terrestrials. (Associated Press) Violence and destruction, some sci-fi the-matic elements, language and brief teen partying. Not reviewed


Fifty Shades of Black (R)A parody of the popular “Fifty Shades....” fran-

chise. An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman. Stars Kali Hawk and Marlon Wayans. Strong crude sexual content including some graphic nudity, and language throughout. Not reviewed.

Chateau, Galaxy, Hollywood, Winona

The Finest Hours (PG-13)As crew members try to keep their wrecked

tanker afloat, a four-man Coast Guard team rushes to their rescue. Based on true events in 1952, “The Finest Hours” plays like a hokey, cornball 1950s-era drama filled with stock characters and weakened by a sappy ending. Intense sequences of peril. Two stars.


Jane Got a Gun (R)A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to

save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him. Violence and some language. Not reviewed.

Chateau, Galaxy

Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG)Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman

provide the voices for the third installment in the adventures of the furry martial-arts master. Martial arts action and some mild rude humor. Not reviewed.


The Revenant (R)Enormously talented “Birdman” director

Alejandro G. Inarritu strikes again with this 19th-century American fable. Strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity. Four stars.


Ride Along 2 (PG-13)The snarling veteran cop (Ice Cube) and the

motormouth rookie (Kevin Hart) head to Miami in a slick, good-looking, fast-paced and profoundly unoriginal piece of work. We’ve seen all this re-cycled shtick before, and often in much better films. Sequences of violence, sexual content, language and some drug material. Two stars.


Room (R)The shed where 5-year-old Jack (Jacob Trem-

blay) has spent his entire life with his mother (Brie Larson), a kidnapped captive, may be tiny and claus-trophobic, but to his eyes it’s this big wide world. I’m not going to tell you this is the most entertain-ing movie of the year, but it just might be the most impressive piece of filmmaking I’ve seen in 2015. Language. Four stars.

Chateau

Spotlight (R)A fine team of actors, including Michael Keaton,

Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, portrays the fine team of Boston Globe journalists that investigated child abuse by priests in 2001. It’s one of the smart-est and most involving movies of the years. Some language, including sexual references. Three and a half stars.

Galaxy

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)What a beautiful, thrilling, joyous, surprising and

heart-thumping adventure this is. The seventh “Star Wars” film pops with memorable battle sequences, gives us chills with encore appearances by stars from the original trilogy. It’s a return to greatness. Sci-fi action violence. Four stars.


13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R)Michael Bay’s tribute to CIA contractors who

resisted a terrorist attack in Libya is no “Zero Dark Thirty” or “The Hurt Locker.” Lacking in nuance and occasionally plagued by corny dialogue, “13 Hours” is nonetheless a solid action thriller with well-choreographed battle sequences and strong work from the ensemble cast. Strong combat violence. Three stars.

Chateau, Galaxy, Hollywood, AustinReviews by Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times,

unless otherwise noted.

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A year ago, Dannon signed up a new pitchman for its Oikos brand Greek yogurt: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Talk about good timing.

Since then, Newton has led his team to a 17-1 record and is likely to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. And Sunday, millions will be watching worldwide as the rising star leads his team against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.

“We’re always hopeful the choices we make will turn out as the best possible scenario,” Dannon spokesman Michael Neuwirth said. “And this was absolutely the best possible scenario.”

After this year’s performance, more companies will be looking to join Dannon in Newton’s endorsement portfolio, adding to names such as Under Armour, Gatorade, Beats by Dre and Belk. Newton, experts say, is emerging as one of the most marketable stars in the NFL — and sports in general.

Perfect pitch

Newton has everything a company wants in an NFL pitchman, said Chicago-based sports business consultant Marc Ganis. He plays the premier position of quarterback, is good looking, has a trend-setting sense of style and even a catchy irst name.

“He’s the future face of the National Football League,” Ganis said.

But before he can become the league’s biggest star, Newton, 26, will have to surpass his Super Bowl opponent, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, a legend on the ield and an endorser so deft he can get you humming an insurance company’s jingle.

With an endorsement list that includes Nation-wide, Papa John’s pizza, Nike and Buick automobiles, Manning, 39, racked up the most of-ield earnings of any NFL player last year, bringing in about $12 million, according to Forbes magazine. But Newton is close on his heels with about $10 million, the maga-zine estimates.

All of their endorsement dollars, of course, come on top of what their teams pay them. In June, Newton signed a ive-year, $103.8 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guaranteed money.

Growing awareness

During his breakout season, Newton has soared in public awareness and other benchmarks, according to an international index called CelebrityDBI. hrough consumer surveys, the measure produced by research irm Repucom collects data on more than 6,000 ath-letes, models, actors, musicians, ictional characters and others worldwide.

In September, about 39 percent of U.S. consum-ers polled were “aware” of Newton by name or face, according to Repucom. As of this month, that igure was up to 54 percent, eighth among all NFL players. He is third in the “trendsetter” category.

In comparison, Manning has 85 percent awareness, behind only New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Manning has Newton beat in terms of general mar-ket awareness, but the Panthers quarterback has a stronger showing with younger consumers, said Peter Laatz, an executive vice president at Repucom.

“Cam is just talking to a whole diferent group of people,” Laatz said.

heir recent commercials display their contrasting styles. In a Nationwide spot, Manning bemoans a bad golf shot while wearing preppy shorts. In an ad for headphones maker Beats by Dre, an iron-pumping Newton takes on critics, saying: “Too bad they don’t make Band-Aids for feelings.”

Newton is strong as an endorser already, but he has an upside as Manning and Brady near the end of their careers, said David Carter, a principal with the Sports Business Group, a consulting irm. Manning, in particular, could retire after the Super Bowl or play only one more year.

“In post-retirement they will both continue to do well, but Newton will have greater control of the proverbial stage,” Carter said. “If he can continue to perform well, and do so with charisma while avoid-ing issues of the ield, his long-term potential as an endorser is extremely strong.”

Careful strategy

Carlos Fleming, Newton’s marketing representa-tive, said when he talks to companies about his client they like the fun and fresh attitude he brings to the football ield and his appeal with kids and young adults.

Fleming noted that some observers have labeled Newton “polarizing,” alluding to the reaction of some fans to his showy celebrations for touchdowns and irst downs. But he contends Newton’s detractors are a small minority, pointing to a recent Twitter poll by ESPN’s Darren Rovell. he survey found that 87 percent of respondents either liked or didn’t mind Newton’s disposition on the ield, while only 13 per-cent took issue.

Since being drafted by the Panthers in 2011, New-ton’s marketing team has had a strategy of slowly building his endorsement list, starting with products like Under Armour athletic apparel. he former Au-burn University star was also eager to pitch Gatorade because of the “legacy of iconic athletes that have been ambassadors” for the sports drink maker, said Fleming, senior vice president of talent marketing at WME-IMG.

Newton has purposefully endorsed companies in the Charlotte market, such as Belk and Carolinas HealthCare System, Fleming said, and the quarter-back’s corporate partners typically contribute to his charitable initiatives as part of their contracts.

Newton’s marketing team also has a commitment not to overload the quarterback, allowing him to focus on his day job, Fleming said. hree companies approached the player during the season about doing national TV commercials, but his representatives didn’t pursue them, he said.

“here are a lot of brands talking to us about work-ing with Cam, but we will stay measured in our ap-proach,” he said. “I see us adding one to two partners moving forward after the season.”

Two of Newton’s existing sponsors recently de-buted new TV spots — Dannon and Beats by Dre — and Gatorade has one coming out soon, Fleming said.

Beyond football

One facet of Newton’s endorsement game that still needs work is his social media proile, said Laatz, of Repucom. he quarterback has 1.8 million Instagram followers and more than 500,000 on Twitter, but some celebrities have millions more.

he Panthers QB will also need to do more than just perform on the ield to jump to the next level, said Matt Delzell, managing director at he Mar-keting Arm, a marketing irm that partners with Repucom on the CelebrityDBI Index. Manning, for example, has been a host on “Saturday Night Live” and is likely to move on to the broadcast booth when he retires.

Fleming said Newton has a sizable social media following on Twitter and Instagram but acknowl-edges he could do more. Of course, to truly become a dominant NFL endorser, Newton will need to win a championship, experts said.

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Peyton Manning, above, and Cam Newton are two of the NFL’s top pitchmen. They meet in Super Bowl 50.

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Bet you’ll put down money on the game

BY JAMES F. PELTZ

Tribune News Service

As the Denver Broncos meet the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 this Sunday, millions of people will place some type of bet on the game even if they don’t care about football.

A minority will gamble legally at Nevada’s casinos, but most will make friendly, if often il-legal, wagers at their workplace, corner bar or Super Bowl house party. Even those careful with a dollar often plunk down $10 for a square in the oice pool.

“A lot of people bet on only one game the entire season, and this is the one,” said Jay Kornegay, director of the sports book at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

hey’ll bet not only on which team will win this year’s game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., but on a myriad of other scenarios related to the big event — maybe the pregame coin toss or how long it takes to sing the national anthem.

Small bets add up

Add it up, and Americans will spend at least $4.2 billion betting on the Super Bowl this year, the American Gaming As-sociation, a casino trade group, estimated last week.

It’s widely agreed that no other single U.S. sporting event commands such betting, and the sports website Pregame.com estimates that more than half of adult Americans will have some money at risk on Sunday’s game.

“No one can say with pinpoint accuracy” how much is bet, says Chris Moyer, association spokesman.

Except at Nevada’s casinos, where regulators keep a close eye on the action. Gamblers placed $116 million in bets on the Super Bowl last year through the casinos’ sports books, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

he New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks in that game, 28-24. But untold millions of dollars changed hands among bettors in the inal minute when, just as Seattle appeared set to score the go-ahead touchdown, New England’s Malcolm Butler in-tercepted a pass to preserve the Patriots’ victory.

Wagers in Vegas down

he amount wagered in Nevada last year was down 3 percent from the record $119.4 million bet on the Super Bowl in 2014.

But the betting volume gener-ally has increased in recent years in step with the U.S. economy’s improvement from the severe recession.

For those betting at Nevada’s casinos, wagering on sports generally has one of the lowest winning percentages compared with other forms of gambling, gaming board igures show.

Sports’ winning percent-age was 5.8 percent last year, compared with 18 percent for roulette and 12 percent for blackjack.

Even slot machines, with an average winning percentage of 6.4 percent, have a better pay-out than sports.

Super Bowl 50 to draw an estimated $4.2 billion in bets

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“A lot of people bet on only one game the entire season, and this is the one.”

— Jay Kornegay, director of the sports book at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino


BY BRYAN LUND

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Joel Ward’s heraputic hursdays continue at Forager Brewery this week. he smoky-voiced

singer’s earnest combination of blues and folk with a dash of soul is sure to help overcome any shoveling woes you’ve ac-cumulated this week, but if you need early relief, you can access his music at reverbnation.com/joelward. He plays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

he Wicked Moose brings the blues in a major way on Fri-day night from 7 until 10:30, with Blues from Behind the Cheddar Curtain. A host of Wisconsinite blues practitioners are slated to perform, including he Blues Disciples, Rever-end Raven and the Chain-smokin’ Altar Boys, and Howard “Guitar” Luedke and Blue Max. Tickets are $15, and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

JT and the Gunslingers re-turn to one of their home stages on Friday night at the North Star Bar starting around 9. As always, the band is sure to bring plenty of attitude and authentic country tunes with them. From singer JT’s open-book lyrics to the band’s rollicking rhythm section, this is one of Roches-ter’s most original acts. Head over to their website, jtgun-slingers.com, and make sure to download their latest single, “Our Town.”

Exotic rockers Ivy Stone and-Heavy Craft invade Kathy’s Pub from 9 p.m. until midnight on Friday. Ivy Stone hails from North Carolina and brings a wild, funk-infused rock sound that is aided by the raw vocal stylings of Beau Lastavich, a onetime contestant on “Ameri-can Idol.” You can check out most of the group’s discography, including their debut album, “Bad Voodoo,” at their website, ivystonetheband.com.

he legendary, lightning-fast ingers of folk idol Leo Kottke come to the Sheldon heatre in Red Wing on Saturday. Tickets are $27 and are avail-able at www.sheldontheatre.org/events/Loekottke2015. he show begins at 7 p.m.

After the weekend comes to a conclusion, you still have a chance to get some live tunes in your ears, as Tuesday night inds homas and the Rain playing Forager Brewery from 8 until 11. Wednesday night brings another installment of Charlie’s Eatery’s weekly bluegrass series from 7 to 10.

Other shows:• he American Legion’s

excellent jukebox gets a break from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., when he Lost Faculties play on Friday night.

• A trio of D’Sievers, namely Jon Davis on piano, Mike Sloan on bass and John Siev-ers on trombone, hit the Half Barrel on Friday night from 8 to 11.

• he Gopher Tones bring their sound to Boomer’s Lounge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday.

• Flashback hits the VFW on Friday night from 8 to mid-night.

• he Canadian Honker wel-comes Greg Boerner and his blues, country, roots rock and folk to the stage on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• he folk rock duo Moors & McCumber hit Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota on Sat-urday starting at 7:30 p.m.

• Group herapy hits the North Star Bar on Saturday night starting around 8.

• Strange Daze comes to Kathy’s Pub from 9 to midnight on Saturday.

Bryan Lund is a Rochester freelance writer.

BY KIM ZABEL

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1. Music background

Rick Roy is a self-taught guitar-ist and singer. He started dabbling with music in the mid-’80s and began playing guitar in college, where he connected with guitarist Ray Coudret. Ray and Rick both played in the band Area 51, and now they form two of the four members in Fred the Bear.

2. And then there were four

Bob Kanzelman, the drummer for Fred the Bear, rehearsed for the first time with the band for a brief 30 minutes before playing a gig that night. He had never played with them before. Bass player Jerry Spencer was a jazz musician before he joined the group. He had never played in a rock band before.

3. But we don’t have a piano, man

“One time at a gig someone slid a note up on the stage that asked if we could play Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man,’ even though we don’t have a piano player in our band.”

4. What’s in a name?

The band name Fred the Bear pays honor and tribute to the late Bruce Eschler, the former owner of Bears Den in Donaldson. “Bruce was a big, burly guy with a beard. He was very bearish, but yet he was a gentle giant. Everyone knew him by his nickname, Fred the Bear.”

5. Philosophy

“Music allows us to forget the rest of the world and have a good time. We take our music seriously until it is time to play. Then it is time to have fun.”

6. Band of brothers

“We are more than just band-mates. It is a sense of brotherhood, and we feel like family now.”

7. Second wind

“I had to quit playing sports, which was my outlet for a long time. Music became my way to channel all that energy and rejuve-nate. It’s a release.”

8. Rochester music scene

“It’s on the upswing. The addi-tional venues are contributing by broadening opportunities for more musicians and for more styles to be heard. Plus, there are people who are really trying to beef up the scene, and, more importantly, there are people who are helping musi-cians connect with one another.”

9. Musical style

Fred the Bear plays adult alterna-tive music. “The oldest song we do is ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ by Johnny Cash, but most of our stuff is 2000 or newer.”

10. Where to find Rick

You can listen to Fred the Bear every Tuesday night in February at the Tap House in Rochester. To find out more, check out the Fred the Bear’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FredtheBear-Rochester.

Kim Zabel is a Plainview freelance writer and photographer. Ten mea-sures is a weekly column spotlighting

a local musician. Send nomi-nations to [email protected]

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Rick Roy per-forms at The

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‘Music allows us to forget the world’

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Joel Ward will perform at 8 tonight at Forager Brewery.


C O N C E R T S TAG E M U S I CEmerson sets CD-release show in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Wis. — Twin Cities singer-songwriter Vicky Emerson will celebrate the release of her new CD, “Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down,” with a concert at 7 p.m Feb. 13 at Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm, Wis.

Listeners will detect a strong Rosanne Cash-Emmy-lou Harris vibe on the new album, and that’s no ac-cident: Emerson has said Harris was among her earliest inluences. Emerson is a Wisconsin native who lived in San Francisco and New York before moving to the Twin Cities with her husband and children ive years ago. She quickly became part of the Minnesota music scene, releasing the acclaimed “Dust & Echos” album in 2012.

Her music is prototypical Americana, drawing upon folk, country, rock and blues for songs written from a personal viewpoint.

“Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down” was funded by fans through a Kickstarter campaign and is produced by Matt Patrick. Songs from the new album will be featured at the Stockholm concert.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For reser-vations, call 715-307-8941.

Vee to deliver musical valentine for fansZUMBROTA — Robby Vee and his Rock ‘n’ Roll

Caravan will perform a “Vee for Valentine” concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the State heatre, 96 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota.

Vee’s musical entourage will include the Strings & hings violin section, and the show will be full of love songs and rock ‘n’ roll. In addition, Vee will tip his hat, musically, to his father, Bobby Vee, and to Buddy Holly.

Vee has carved out a niche as an artist in the style of rockabilly and early rockers from the 1950s.

Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 the day of the show.In addition, a limited number of tickets are available

for a pre-show dinner from the Rainbow Cafe, to be served at Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $29.90.

Tickets are available through Crossings, 507-732-7616.

Orchestra concerts to be previewedJere Lantz, conductor and CEO of the Rochester

Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, will talk about the upcoming “Revolutions in Music” concert at a Lunch & Learn session Friday at Charter House Northview Room, 211 Second St. SW, Rochester.

Lantz will preview the concert, which will feature Beethoven’s “Eroica” symphony, Liszt’s “Les Preludes,” and Jennifer Higdon’s “Blue Cathedral.” he concert is presented Saturday and Sunday at Lourdes High School. Lunch & Learn is hosted by the Rochester Music Guild.

Lunch is at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at noon. Admission is free. A catered lunch is available for $10; for reservations, call Carol Benson at 507-206-3283, or email [email protected].

Autumn Ridge series returns March 31Tickets go on sale Saturday for a concert by Christian

artists Josh Wilson, Jason Gray and JJ Heller at 7 p.m. March 31 at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester.

he concert is the irst in the 10th anniversary season of the church’s arts series. Wilson and Gray have had records on the Billboard Christian charts, while Heller is a relative newcomer who has garnered nearly 8 million YouTube views.

Tickets are $25 and $15, and will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church lobby. Tickets go on sale online Monday at echoconcerts.com.

Lorkovic back with romantic tunesOAK CENTER — Radoslav Lorkovic will sit down at

the piano and even unpack his accordion for a concert of romantic music on Valentine’s eve, at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Oak Center General Store.

Lorkovic has been an audience favorite at Oak Center for 20 years, starting as an accompanist for other art-ists, and soon taking the spotlight himself with his boogie-woogie piano and distinctive vocals.

A native of what was then Yugoslavia, but reared in Iowa, Lorkovic continues to tour the world, and returns at least once a year to the stage of the Oak Center Gen-eral Store.

Tickets are $15, with discounts available for low-income patrons. For reservations, send a check to: Oak Center General Store, 67011 U.S. 63, Lake City MN 55041. To check on ticket availability, call 507-753-2080.

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Concert Stage is a roundup of upcoming musical performances

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Twin Cities singer-songwriter Vicky Emerson will perform in Stockholm, Wis., on Feb. 13.

Spend your Valentine’s weekend with Robby Vee when he performs in Zumbrota.

From left, Josh Wilson, JJ Heller and Jason Gray will per-form March 31 at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester.


BY TOM WEBER

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RED WING — Gary Allan was born and reared in California, which tells you he comes at country music from a diferent angle.

Allan, who performs Feb. 12 and 13 at Treasure Island Casino, is a staunch traditionalist, with his feet planted irmly in the Bakersield wing of coun-try music. Nashville has always been too slick for him; with his gritty voice and no-frills songs, Allan is much more at home on the outskirts.

hat’s where he be-gan his career while still in his early teens, playing in his father’s band in out-of-the-way honky tonks in southern California. After inishing high school, Allan formed his own band, playing bars at night and sell-ing cars by day. A demo tape found its way to the right people, and after a showcase concert for record executives, Allan was signed to a recording contract.

His irst album, 1996’s “Used Heart for Sale” went gold. He has steadily released albums and sin-gles since then, including his most recent album, 2013’s “Set You Free,” which went to No. 1 on the

Billboard 200 pop chart. His style has remained relatively consistent, mixing traditional country ballads and Bakersield honky-tonk.

Over the years, Allan has had four No. 1 country singles: “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,”

“Nothing on but the Radio” and “Every Storm (Runs out of Rain).”

Allan is due to release a new album this year and will likely pre-view songs from that record in his Treasure Island concerts.

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Gary Allan will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing.

What Gary Allan

When 8 p.m. Feb. 12

and 13

Where Treasure Island

Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing

Tickets $60, $55, $50;

800-222-7077

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Country music’s Allan set for casino E N T E R TA I N M E N T B R I E F SAlexander’s ‘Bad Day’ on stage in Austin

We all have bad days now and then, but Alexander has an especially bad day in a play to be presented Friday through Sunday by Matchbox Children’s heatre in Austin.

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day” is based on the book of the same title. Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, his mom forgets to pack his lunch and things go downhill from there.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Paramount heatre, 124 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 14 and younger. Tickets will be sold at the box oice one hour before each performance.

Audience members can have their photo taken with the cast after each performance for a suggested donation of $1 to the Paint the Town Pink campaign.

RCT program looks at women and jailhe next session in the Rochester Civic heatre’s

Women on Wednesday series is “Incarcerated Women: Is Orange the New Black?”

he program is at 5 p.m. Wednesday at RCT, 20 Civic Center Drive SE.

he panel will include women who have experienced the jail and prison system and will discuss how incarceration af-fects detainees, their families and the community.

he evening starts with appetizers and a cash bar at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required; send email to [email protected], or call 507-282-8481.

See ‘Daughters of Africa’ at Hill TheatreMixed Blood heatre will perform “Daughters of Af-

rica” at 10 a.m. Friday in the Charles Hill heatre on the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College.

he one-woman play, written by Syl Jones and acted by Tatiana Williams, is a celebration of the triumphs and ac-complishments of African-American women, both famous and forgotten. It is accompanied by the music of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin and Queen Latifah, among others.

he performance is presented by Winona State Univer-sity-Rochester and RCTC. Mixed Blood heatre is based in Minneapolis.

— Tom Weber

FEBRUARY 12Tickets $29PRESENTATION HALL • 7:30 PM

ALMOST ELTON JOHN & THEROCKET BAND


CALENDARE V E N T S

THURSDAY, FEB. 4Community

Rochester Newcomers Book Club, Email us for this month’s location, Rochester. 507-226-8129. 6:30 p.m. Are you looking for a book club to join? We’d love to have you join us.Check our website for this month’s reading selection and details or email us at [email protected].

Shades of Green Hosta Society Meeting, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 559 20th St. SW, Rochester. 507-732-7552. 6:30 p.m. Shades of Green Hosta Society Meeting. Winter doldrums? Get ready to think about hostas. Join us to explore pond features with a panel of water feature experts.

FestivalsPaint the Town Pink Festival, Austin. 507-

460-0259. Look for all sorts of “pink” activities: polar plunge, snowmobile race, bake sales, flags, memorials, special meals and events.

MusicConcordia College (Moorhead) Band, Century

High School auditorium, 2525 Viola Road NE, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. With Century High School Symphonic Winds. Freewill offering.

Joel Ward, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Roches-ter. 8 p.m.

Special eventsWinterFest Book Sale, Rochester Public Library, 101

Second St. SE, Rochester. Friends preview sale Feb. 4. Public: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Feb. 5 and 6, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7.

BaconFest, Canadian Honker Events Center, 1517 16th St. SW, Rochester. WinterFest event. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Benefit for Sunset Terrace PTA

Meet the artist: Glendaliz Camacho, St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. 6 p.m. Roundtable/potluck event. Camacho is artist in residence in Lanesboro through Feb. 29.

TheaterShort Play Showcase, Performance Center, Saint

Mary’s University, Winona. 507-457-1715. $10 adults, $5 students. Six short plays written, directed and acted by students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5Comedy

Bubba Bradley (Headliner) and Rob Neville (Feature), Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-288-8130. $14/$20. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CommunityAnimal Exploration Week, Minnesota Children’s

Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Museum admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will have an animal exploration game going all week. We will also a storytime featuring Spot the Dog on Friday at 11 a.m.

How to build soil health, St. Charles Community Room, 830 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles. 507-457-6521. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Talk by Jay Fuhrer, a soil health specialist. Sponsored by the Whitewater and Rush-Pine farmer-led councils. Pre-registration preferred.

Catholic Schools Week Celebration, Kahler Apache Hotel, 1517 16th St. SW, Rochester. 507-993-9822. 4:30 p.m. This annual event inspires our faith community to continue to reinforce the profound difference that Catholic education makes.

Kingdom Kids Preschool Carnival FUN-raiser, Christ Community Church, 4400 55th St. NW, Rochester 507-282-4840. 5:30 p.m. Fifty cents per ticket or 22 for $10. This is a night of fun for the whole family while raising money for our scholarship fund. There will be a silent auction, Elsa mini-shows, bounce houses, pizza, cupcake bake-off, face painting.

Indian Curry Cooking for Two, Century High School Cooking Lab, 2525 Viola Road NE, Rochester. 507-328-

4000. 6 p.m. $39. Come and learn the art and secrets of making a delicious authentic Indian meal. Call Community Education to register.



MusicThe Lost Faculties, American Legion Post 92, 315 First

Ave. NW, Rochester. 507-282-1322. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Amanda Grace, Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E. Third St., Winona. 507-474-6551. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Blues — from Behind the Cheddar Curtain, Wicked Moose, 1201 Eastgate Drive S.E., Rochester. 507-284-1404. 7 p.m. $15. Featuring The Blues Disciples, Rev. Raven and the Chainsmokin’ Altar Boys, and Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and Blue Max.

Greg Boerner, Canadian Honker Restaurant & Catering, 1203 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-282-6572. 7:30 p.m. Blues, folk, country and roots rock ‘n’ roll.

Flashback, VFW Post 1215, 16 Sixth St. SW, Rochester. 507-289-6818. 8 p.m. to midnight.

Gopher Tones, Boomer’s Lounge, 3737 40th Ave. NW, Rochester. 507-424-3220. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

J.T. and the Gunslingers, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091. 8 p.m.

Ivy Stone and Heavy Craft, Kathy’s Pub, 307 S. Broadway, Rochester. 9 p.m.

Sean Murphy, Cafe Steam, 315 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 7 p.m. Blues.

D’Sievers Jazz Trio, Half Barrel, 304 First Ave. SW, Rochester. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

PerformanceRochester Music Guild Presents Jere Lantz:

“Revolutions in Music,” Charter House Northview Room, 211 Second St. NW, Rochester. 507-696-2023. 11:30 a.m. Lunch, program. Preview of upcoming Rochester Symphony Orchestra concert. To reserve lunch ($10), call 507-206-3282.

Cringe Night, ArtHaus, 508 W. Water St., Decorah. 507-382-5440. 7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 students. Participants will read from their childhood and adolescent letters and diaries.

Special eventsHiawathaland Figure Skating Competition,

Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester. WinterFest event. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

WinterFest Book Sale, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7.

Rochester Area Builders Home Show, Mayo Civic Center, Taylor Arena, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. Starts 3 p.m. Runs Friday through Sunday.

Parents Night Out fundraiser, Valencia Arts

Center, 1164 W. 10th St., Winona. 507-453-5500. $18. Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Dance, theatre, art activities for kids ages 6-12. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

St. James Coffee: Brew Ha Ha Mardi Gras, Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester. 507-281-3559. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. An evening of beer- and wine-tasting, silent auction, live auction. Speaker: Dave Deavel, professor at St. Thomas University. Limited seating. Tickets available at St. James Coffee, 4156 18th Ave. NW.

Ski by Candlelight, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester. 507-328-3950. Winterfest event. $10. 6 p.m to 9 p.m.

Lourdes High School “Night of Jazz,” Roch-ester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester. 507-289-3991. 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $200 table of eight. Music by Lourdes Hi-Lighters, Cen-ter Street Singers, Junior High Jazz Band, soloists and ensembles. Fundraiser for Lourdes music department.

TheaterWSU-Rochester and RCTC present Mixed

Blood Theatre: “Daughters of Africa,” Charles Hill Theatre, 851 30th Ave. SE, Rochester. 507-285-7100. 10 a.m. A music-driven history of African American women celebrating their triumphs and accomplishments, with songs of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah and many others.

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day,” Paramount Theatre, 124 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin. 507-437-9078. $8 adults, $5 children. Matchbox Children’s Theatre. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“Almost, Maine,” Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. $24 adults, $19 senior citizens, $17 students.

“Miss Myrna Davenport’s Poetry in Mo-tion,” St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. 7:30 p.m. $15 for members of Lanesboro Arts, $18 for non-members. One-woman play by Catherine Glynn. Free coffee-talk session at 11 a.m. at St. Mane upstairs studio.

“Steel Magnolias,” Mantorville Opera House, Man-torville. 507-635-5420. $15, $13. Mantorville Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Ends Feb. 28.

Short Play Showcase, Performance Center, Saint Mary’s University, Winona. 507-457-1715. $10 adults, $5 students. Six short plays written, directed and acted by students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6Comedy

Bubba Bradley (Headliner) and Rob Neville (Feature), Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-288-8130. $14/$20. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CommunityAnimal Exploration Week, Minnesota Children’s

Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will have an animal exploration game going all week.

Bird Walk, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester. 9 a.m. Stay for any length of time. Walks usually last about one hour.

Rebuild My Church: Pope Francis and His Vision for Reform, Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St, La Crosse, Wis. 608-791-5295. 9 a.m. $25. Father Reese is a member of the Jesuit order, giving him insight into Francis’s leadership style and approach to decision-making.

Pet Smiles Dental Event, PetSmart North, 3845 Marketplace Drive NW, Rochester. 507-535-7600. 10 a.m. Come learn how to brush your dog’s teeth, get toothy tips and tricks.

Small Business Market, Rochester Elks Lodge 1091, 1652 U.S. 52 N (Hillcrest Shopping Center), Rochester. 2 p.m. A one-stop shop for home, health and beauty needs. Locally owned businesses. Shop, sample products, book a party or get details on how to start your own small business.

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Nationally recognized vocal band The Cat’s Pajamas will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Bridges Theatre on the Austin Campus. For-mer Austin and Riverland alumni Donovan Germain sings high tenor with the group.

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Gopher Tones will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Boomer’s Lounge, Rochester.


DancingValentango: A Valentine Tango Dance, Blue

Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E, Rochester. 507-288-0556. $10 for nonmembers $8 for TSoR members. Sponsor: Tango Society of Rochester. Lesson in “traspie” 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dancing 9 p.m. tomidnight. Attire: Valentango dressy.

EntertainmentMayo Medical School Annual Recital and

Art Exhibit, Gonda Building, Landow Atrium (subway level), 200 First St. SW, Rochester. 6:50 p.m. Enjoy the amazing musical and artistic talents of students and faculty. Optional donation to Music is Medicine.



Film“Herbie, The Love Bug,” State Theatre, 96 E. Fourth

St., Zumbrota. 7:30 p.m. $5.

MusicLive music at Post Town Winery, 4481 North

Frontage Road, Plaza 14 Building, Rochester. 507-251-1946. 3 p.m. Local musicians, wine, gourmet pizza, gift shop.

Highlites Karaoke, VFW Post 1215, 16 Sixth St. SW, Rochester. 507-289-6818. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eduardo, Kinney Creek Brewery, 1016 Seventh St. NW, Rochester. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

H3O jazz trio with guests, Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 1429 W. Service Drive, Winona. 507-452-2103. Eric Heukeshoven and sons, with Les Fields. No cover charge. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Leo Kottke, Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red Wing. 651-388-8700. 7 p.m. $30 and $19 advance, $33 and $22 at the door.

Greg Boerner, Canadian Honker Restaurant & Catering, 1203 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-282-6572. 7:30 p.m. Blues, folk, country and roots rock ‘n’ roll.

Moors & McCumber, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave., Zumbrota. 507-732-7616. 7:30 p.m. $18 advance, $21 day of show. Folk-rock duo.

Group Therapy, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091. 8 p.m.

Peter Ostroushko and Dean Magraw, Oak Center General Store, 67011 U.S. 63, Oak Center. 507-753-2080. 8 p.m. $15, discounts available for low-income patrons.

Trevor Marty, Kinney Creek Brewery, 1016 Seventh St. NW, Rochester. 8 p.m.

Strange Daze, Kathy’s Pub, 307 S. Broadway, Rochester. 9 p.m.

Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Lourdes High School auditorium, 1800 19th St. NW, Rochester. “Revolutions in Music.” 7:30 p.m. Beethoven: “Eroica” symphony. $30, $20, $5 youth.

PerformanceEric Brisson, classical piano; Moravec

Brothers with Tirzah, acoustic folk, Broadway Theatre, 611 Broadway Ave., Wabasha. 7 p.m. Fine-to-Folk Concert Series. Free.

Special eventsFree dental care day: “Give Kids a Smile,”

Main Street Dental Clinic of Rochester. 507-536-7700. Offered by Main Street Dental Clinics of Rochester and Mankato, and coor-dinated by the Minnesota Dental Association. The program has provided care to more than 3 million children. Call to schedule an appointment.

Hiawathaland Figure Skating Competition, Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Drive NW. WinterFest event. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Warm-up to the Polar Plunge, Whistle Binkies on the Lake, 247 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester. 507-398-3944. WinterFest event. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Benefit for Special Olympics.

Belgian Waffles Fundraiser for SEMYO, Century High School cafeteria, 2525 Viola Road NE, Rochester. 507-282-1718. $7, free for 5 and younger. Fundraiser for South-

eastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras. 9 a.m. to noon.

Rochester Area Builders Home Show, Mayo Civic Center, Taylor Arena, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

WinterFest Book Sale, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. Friends preview sale Feb. 4. Public: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Pioneer Life of Olmsted County, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester. 507-282-9447. WinterFest event. Indoor activities. $5 per child; adults free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WinterFest Sleigh Ride, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester. 507-282-9447. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefit for Special Olympics. Freewill donation.

Frozen Goose Run/Walk, University Center Roch-ester, Rochester. $15 individual, $40 family. WinterFest event. Registration at noon, start time 1 p.m.

Masopust — Czech Mardi Gras, Expo Center, Howard County Fairgrounds, Cresco, Iowa. 563-562-3594. $30. Music by Jim Busta Band. Live auction, Czech meal, ethnic costumes welcome. Program at noon, dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Officer Shawn Schneider Monument Fund-raiser, Railhouse Grill, 800 W. Lyon Ave., Suite 2, Lake City. 651-3805451. 3 p.m. The Lake City Law Enforcement Association will hold a fundraiser to help fund the Officer Shawn Schneider Monument. Raffles, ice bar, music.

Hearts and Diamonds Spectacular, Somerby Golf Club, Byron. 5:30 p.m. $250/person. WinterFest event. Benefit for Ronald McDonald House.

Reception for “Backyard Splendor” ex-hibit, Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watercolors by June Young. Runs through April 10.

Theater“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No

Good Very Bad Day,” Paramount Theatre, 124 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin. 507-437-9078. $8 adults, $5 children. Matchbox Children’s Theatre. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“Almost, Maine,” Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. $24 adults, $19 senior citizens, $17 students.

“Steel Magnolias,” Mantorville Opera House. 507-635-5420. $15, $13. Mantorville Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Ends Feb. 28.

Short Play Showcase, Performance Center, Saint Mary’s University, Winona. 507-457-1715. $10 adults, $5 students. Six short plays written, directed and acted by students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

SUNDAY, FEB. 7Community

Animal Exploration Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will have an animal exploration game going all week.

Origami Club, Rochester Public Library-Maker Space, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 507-328-2305. 3 p.m. Anyone in-terested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for one hour each month. Whether you are a beginner or a master folder, all are welcome.

FestivalsPaint the Town Pink, Austin. 507-460-0259. Look for

all sorts of “pink” activities: polar plunge, snowmobile race, bake sales, flags, memorials, special meals and events.

Music

Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Lourdes High School auditorium, 1800 19th St. NW, Rochester. “Revolutions in Music.” 7:30 p.m. Beethoven: “Eroica” symphony. $30, $20, $5 youth.

Special eventsHiawathaland Figure Skating Competition,

Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester. WinterFest event. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

WinterFest Book Sale, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cardboard Sled Race, Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW, Rochester. 507-258-3100. $20 per sled. WinterFest event. Registration at 12:30 p.m., races 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Theater“Miss Myrna Davenport’s Poetry in Mo-

tion,” St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. 1:30 p.m. $15 for Lanesboro Arts members, $18 for non-members. One-woman show by Catherine Glynn.

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day,” Paramount Theatre, 124 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin. 507-437-9078. $8 adults, $5 children. Matchbox Children’s Theatre. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.


MONDAY, FEB. 8Community

RCTC LIFE: Who Built Rochester?, RCTC Heintz Center Room HA112, 1926 College View Drive SE, Rochester 507-280-3157. 1 p.m. Member fee: $13, non-member fee: $21. This course will examine the talented architects, designers, and builders who were active in Rochester during its formative years.

Olmsted County Fair Board, Olmsted County Fairgrounds/Graham Park, 4-H Building, 1403 Third Ave. SE, Rochester. 6 p.m. Monthly meeting.

Just ONCE Guitar for Busy People, Northrop Community Education Center, Room 319, 201 Eighth Street NW, Rochester. 507-328-4000. 6:30 p.m. $29. Have you ever wanted to learn guitar, but simply can’t find the time? In a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment. Registration required.

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Violin and piano duo Koayashi/Gray will perform at 12:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Lips Atrium (Charlton Building subway level), Mayo Clinic.

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The Lost Faculties will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the American Legion Post 92, Rochester.


CommunityPost-Bulletin Dialogue, Rochester Public Library

auditorium, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 507-285-7700. 6:30 p.m. The February Post-Bulletin Dialogue will focus on the future of the arts community in downtown Rochester, which is under pressure with new development, limited space and rising rent in the DMC era.



MusicHarmony for Mayo: Koayashi/Gray duo, Lips

Atrium (Charlton Building subway level), Mayo Clinic, Rochester. 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. Violin-piano duo.

TheaterAuditions for “Mary Poppins,” Rochester Civic

Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. Roles available for up to 10 men and 10 women, ages 20s to 60s (ages 16 and older invited to audition), and two boys and two girls ages 8 to 12. Come prepared to sing and dance, bring sheet music. Director is Greg Miller. Production dates: April 1-24.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9Community

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester. 507-288-6944. 8 a.m. A low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for any fitness level.

RCTC LIFE: The Problem of Evil, RCTC Heintz Center HA112, 1926 College View Drive SE, Rochester 507-280-3157. 1 p.m. Member fee: $13, non-member fee: $21. We will explore the theological problem of evil, how it is used as evidence against God’s existence, and prominent explanations for why God permits evil.

Informational meeting on Water/Ways, Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. 5:30 p.m. Meeting about Lanesboro’s participation in Smithsonian program for 2017.

“I Do” Book Reading & Signing, Austin Public Library, 323 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin. 6 p.m. Book about 15 years of memories from 1,400-plus weddings as a professional videographer.

Cardmaking Workshop, Hobby Lobby, 3900 U.S. 52 N, Rochester. 6 p.m. $20. You will be provided with instruction and you will make and take home a total of 10 cards (two each of five designs), plus envelopes. RSVP by one week prior.

UMR CONNECTS: The History of Police Force Methodology and Policies, University Square 4th Floor, 111 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 507-258-8090. 7 p.m. A historical overview of Police use of deadly force training, 1970s - present, and exploring current cases that are affecting law enforcement and information about the frequency of use of force.



MusicThomas And The Rain, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth

St. NW, Rochester. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

TheaterAuditions for “Mary Poppins,” Rochester Civic

Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. Roles available for up to 10 men and 10 women, ages 20s to 60s (ages 16 and older invited to audition), and two boys and two girls ages 8 to 12. Come prepared to sing and dance, bring sheet music. Director is Greg Miller. Production dates: April 1-24.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10Community

House Hunter Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100.

Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will be having a House Hunter game around the Museum for a chance to win a prize. We will also have a Wednesday morning singalong at 11 a.m.

History Center Princess Cafe, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester. 507-282-9447. 9 a.m. $2; free for members. Features James Rodgers pre-senting, “Landscapes of Memory: A Lyrical Look at Graveyards.”

RCTC LIFE: Planet Planning, Heintz Center Room HA112, 1926 College View Drive SE, Rochester 507-280-3157. 11 a.m. Member fee: $6, non-member fee: $10. Using a provided protractor and orbital charts, this hands-on lab will allow you to predict the location of the observable planets for the entire year.

Rochester Newcomers: KnitWits and Craft-ing Group, Email us for this week’s location, 5:30 p.m. Love to knit? Want to learn? All skill levels are welcome. This group is also open to other crafters--crochet, paper crafts, etc. Send email to [email protected] for location.

French 1-Beginners, John Marshall High School Room 2-204, Rochester. 507-328-4000. 6 p.m. $75. French for beginners.

Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun, Zumbro Lutheran Church, 507-358-9832. Five Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Parenting the love and logic way: Nine essential skills for the Love and Logic classroom.

Get Your To-Do List Done by Crushing Self Sabotage Now and Forever, Northrop Community Education Building Room 316, 201 Eighth St. NW, Rochester. 507-328-4000. 7 p.m. $32. Do you put off getting stuff done? Join us to get a jump-start on checking off all of your post-it notes and piles of lists.

Rochester Spanish Conversation Group, Rochester Public Library, Meeting Room A, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 507-328-2309. 7 p.m. Want to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Drop in, no matter what your skill level, and learn by doing.

EntertainmentMovie Night in the Taproom, Kinney Creek

Brewery, 1016 Seventh St. NW, Rochester. 6 p.m. Watch a classic film on a big screen in the taproom.



MusicBluegrass music, Charlie’s Eatery, 1406 Second St. SW,

Rochester. 7 p.m. Performances every Wednesday.

Live music at Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 8 p.m. Local music every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Special eventsWomen on Wednesday, Rochester Civic Theatre,

20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. “Incarcerated

Women: Is Orange the New Black?” Appetizers and cash bar at 5 p.m., presentation 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free, but reservations required.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11Community

House Hunter Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will be having a House Hunter game around the Museum for a chance to win a prize.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program,

Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester. 507-288-6944. 8 a.m. A low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for any fitness level.

Rochester Newcomers: Social Coffee. 10 a.m. New to the area or looking for a way to meet new people? Join us for great conversation and lots of laughs. See rochesternewcom-ersconnection.com for this month’s location.

RCTC LIFE: Slovak culture, traditions, music with Professor Matt Hafar, RCTC Heintz Center Room HA112, 1926 College View Drive SE, Rochester 507-280-3157. 1 p.m. Member fee: $13, non-member fee: $21. RCTC Music Professor Matt Hafar will share his sabbatical year experiences in Slovakia. While there, he taught English and music at a high school, traveled the country extensively, and studied folk music and instruments.

Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class, Community Room, 1830 High Pointe Lane NW, Rochester. 3 p.m. Learn about fall risks and prevention strategies, as well as exercises to increase strength and balance. Free of charge and open to the community. Register by Jan. 28 by calling Sara at 507-322-5700.

Veterans Townhall, Kahler Apache and Conference Center, Rochester. 5:30 p.m. All veterans, spouses and caregivers welcome. The DAV MN believes it is critical to provide an op-portunity for local veterans to discuss veteran-specific topics with their legislators. Free dinner.

Sons of Norway Chili/Pie Supper, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2124 Viola Road NE, Rochester. 252-5700. 6 p.m. Monthly meeting. We will have our chili/pie supper: $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Dale Haaland will speak on “NAHA, from Cards to the Clouds: New Ways of Looking at the Past.”

“I Do” Book Reading and Signing, Preston Public Library, 101 St. Paul St. NW, Preston. 7 p.m. A book based on15 years of memories from 1,400 weddings as a professional videographer.


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Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at John Marshall High School Auditorium. Proceeds to beneit the Jeferson Elementary School PTSA.

For detailed information on all events visit:www.rochesterwinterfest.com

Rochester WinterFest @winterfestrmn

WinterFest XIVJanuary 28 – February 14, 2016

2016 logo designed by Andy Ott, 5th grader at Sunset Terrace Elementary


Community

Land Stewardship Project: Impact on women landowners, Cascade Meadow Wetland and Environmental Science Center, 2900 19th St. NW, Rochester. 507-252-8133. 6:30 p.m. A talk on how the Land Stewardship Project is working with women landowners on how to manage their land and water. About half the farmland in the state is owned by women; the project says workshops designed for male farmers don’t always communicate well with females.

Rochester Area FreeThinkers: Darwin Day Celebration, People’s Food Co-op Community Room, 519 First Ave. SW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. The RAFT celebration of Darwin Day will include a talk on “Evolution and the Genetics of Skin Pigmentation. The community is invited. RAFT is a social and educational group for the non-religious.

Olmsted County Genealogical Society, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester. 7 p.m. Kim Ashford, president of the Germanic Genealogy Society, presents “Pursuing Death Records Beyond the Cemetery.”



Winter GreekFest, Shops at University Square (skyway level), 111 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 11 a.m. Serving spana-kopita (spinach pie), tyropita (cheese pie), Greek salad, souvlakia and gyros, baklava and other Greek pastries.

MusicOkee Dokee Brothers-Live in Concert, John

Marshall High School Auditorium, 1510 14th St NW, Rochester. 7 p.m. $10. Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Proceeds to benefit the Jefferson Elementary School PTSA.

Joel Ward, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Roches-ter. 8 p.m.

RAACHE Choirs’ Winter Serenade Concert, Christ United Methodist Church, 400 Fifth Ave. SW, Rochester. 507-356-8248 7 p.m. Choral performance with audience sing-along and special selections by students. Valentine’s Day goodies on sale to support spring tour.

Special eventsBus trip to Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Bus

leaves from Kahler Apache Hotel, 1517 16th St. SW, Rochester. 507-993-9822. 8:30 a.m. $25 members, $30 non-members. Rochester Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts will attend a lecture, “The Art of Building Community” by Theaster Gates, University of Chicago. Call 612-870-6323 for lunch reservations.

Go Red For Women, Mayo Civic Auditorium, 30 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester. 507-286-8742. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor booths, Macy’s Diva Salon. Noon to 1 p.m.: Program fea-turing heart survivor fashion show and a panel of health experts.

“Achieving Health Equity: Tools for a National Campaign Against Racism,” 5:30 p.m., Geffen Auditorium, Gonda Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester. African Descendants Mayo Employee Resource Group George Gibbs Lecture. Speaker: Dr. Camara Jones, Morehouse School of Medicine. Free.

Theater“Almost, Maine,” Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic

Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. $24 adults, $19 senior citizens, $17 students. Ends Feb. 21


A.J. Finney (Headliner) and Adam Degi (Feature), Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-288-8130. $14/$20. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CommunityHouse Hunter Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum

Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will be having a House Hunter game around the Museum for a chance to win a prize.

Wabasha County Forestry Day XL, Wabasha VFW. 651-345-3216, ext 240. 9:30 a.m. $10. 40th annual event.

Guest speakers will cover topics including marketing forest products, the Mississippi River, aquatic invasive species and wind-break planting and maintenance.

Mom’s Night Out, St. James Coffee, 4156 18th Ave. NW, Rochester. 507-281-3559. 7 p.m. The evening will include input and discussion on Divine Mercy for Moms.


all sorts of “pink” activities: polar plunge, snowmobile race, bake

sales, flags, memorials, special meals and events.

Winter GreekFest, Shops at University Square, skyway level, 111 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 11 a.m. Serving spanako-pita (spinach pie), tyropita (cheese pie), Greek salad, souvlakia and gyros, baklava and other Greek pastries.

MusicChristopher Rude, Four Daughters Vineyard Winery,

78757 U.S. 63, Spring Valley. 507-346-7300. 5 p.m. Classical gui-tar. Latin, jazz, classical, folk, Spanish, flamenco, South American

and vintage rock.Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba,

Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red Wing. 651-388-8700. 7 p.m. $30 and $19 advance, $33 and $22 day of show.

Almost Elton John, Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-328-2200. 7:30 p.m. $29. Elton John tribute concert featuring Craig Meyer.

Matthew Griswold, Canadian Honker Restaurant & Catering, 1203 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-282-6572. 7:30 p.m. Free. Alternative folk.

Gary Allan, Treasure Island Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing. 800-222-7077. 8 p.m. $60, $55, $50.

Hitfaced, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091. 8 p.m.

Charles Walker Band, Kathy’s Pub, 307 S. Broadway, Rochester. 9 p.m.

Special eventsKnights of Columbus Lenten Fish Bake, St.

John the Evangelist School gym, 424 W. Center St., Rochester. 507-261-5142. 5 p.m. Adults $9, children 5-12, $5. Fridays from Feb. 12 to March 18.

Valentine’s Candlelight Ski, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester. 507-328-3950. 7 p.m. $20. WinterFest event. An evening in nature. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Theater“Hearts and Flowers,” Spring Valley Community

Center, 200 S. Broadway, Spring Valley. 507-529-0988. 6:30 p.m. $32.50 for dinner performances, $19 adults, $15 seniors and students for Sunday dessert matinee. Brave Community Theatre production. Dinner theater performances at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, dessert performance 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Almost, Maine,” Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. $24 adults, $19 senior citizens, $17 students. Ends Feb. 21

“Outside Mullingar,” Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 800-657-7025. $35. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m Sunday.



A.J. Finney (Headliner) and Adam Degi (Feature), Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-288-8130. $14/$20. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CommunityHouse Hunter Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum

Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will be having a House Hunter game around the Museum for a chance to win a prize.

Kids Valentine’s Day Treat Workshop, Hobby Lobby, 3900 U.S. 52 N, Rochester. 920-540-4984. 10 a.m. $3. Make a treat bag with your little ones in celebration of Valen-tine’s Day. Treats for bag will be provided. RSVP one week prior.

EntertainmentChoral Arts Ensemble: “A Singing Valen-

tine,” Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester. 507-252-8427. 6 p.m. Bring your Valentine for an evening of music, romance and fine food. Choral Arts Ensemble will sing a program of your favorite love songs.

Valentine Day Special Paint Nite, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Drive SE, Rochester. 507-280-4412. 9 p.m.



MusicLive music at Post Town Winery, Post Town

Winery, 4481 (U.S. 14) North Frontage Rd, Plaza 14 Building, Rochester. 507-251-1946. 3 p.m. Local musicians, wine, gourmet pizza, gift shop.


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Go Red For Women, a heart disease awareness event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Mayo Civic Auditorium. The program features a heart survi-vor fashion show, a panel of health experts and a variety of health related vendors.

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Charles Walker Band will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Kathy’s Pub.


MusicDogHouse Jon, Kinney Creek Brewery, 1016 Seventh St.

NW, Rochester. 7 p.m.

Vicky Emerson CD release show, Widespot Per-forming Arts Center, N2030 Spring St., Stockholm, WIs. 715-307-8941. 7 p.m. $15 advance, $18 at the door. Emerson will perform songs from new CD, “Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down.”

CBB Jazz Combo, Canadian Honker, 1203 Second St. SW, Rochester. 507-282-6572. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Robbie Vee Band, State Theatre, 96 E. Fourth St., Zumbrota. 507-732-7616. 7:30 p.m. $22 advance, $25 day of show. Dinner from Rainbow Cafe, served at Crossings, available for $29.90.

Gary Allan, Treasure Island Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing. 800-222-7077. 8 p.m. $60, $55, $50.

Radoslav Lorkovic Valentine concert, Oak Center General Store, 67011 U.S. 63, Oak Center. 507-753-2080. 8 p.m. $15; discounts available for low-income patrons.

Some Cover Band, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091. 8 p.m.

Nite Shift, Striker’s Corner, Stewartville. 8:30 p.m. Classic and modern rock.

Cedar County Cobras, Kathy’s Pub, 307 S. Broadway, Rochester. 9 p.m.

County Line Drive, Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Drive SE, Rochester. 507-280-4412. 9 p.m.

Special eventsYouth Ice Fishing Contest, Foster Arend Park,

Rochester. 9 a.m. $8. WinterFest event. Benefit for Lion’s Club Sight Preservation. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Writing workshop, St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 507-467-2446. With Glendaliz Camacho, artist in residence in Lanesboro. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free.

Polar Plunge, Foster Arend Beach, East River Road, Rochester. 1:30 p.m. WinterFest event. Benefit for Special Olympics. 1:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Bash: For the Love of the Arts, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Drive, Winona. 507-474-7900. 6 p.m. $30 before Feb. 5, $35 after Feb. 5. Hosted by Great River Shakespeare Festival and Minnesota Marine Art Museum. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sweet treats, live music, auction, actors read words of love, luminary walk.

TheaterIn Cahoots Murder Mystery, Plummer House,

1091 Plummer Lane SW, Rochester. 507-285-5 272. 6 p.m. $40. WinterFest event. 6 p.m and 8:30 p.m. Benefit for Elder Network.

“Hearts and Flowers,” Spring Valley Community Center, 200 S. Broadway, Spring Valley. 507-529-0988. 6:30 p.m. $32.50 for dinner performances, $19 adults, $15 seniors and students for Sunday dessert matinee. Brave Community Theatre production. Dinner theater performances at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, dessert performance 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Almost, Maine,” Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester. 507-282-8481. 7 p.m. $24 adults, $19

senior citizens, $17 students. Ends Feb. 21



SUNDAY, FEB. 14Community

House Hunter Week, Minnesota Children’s Museum Of Rochester, 1643 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester. 507-218-3100. Admission: $5.50, free for younger than 1. We will be having a House Hunter game around the Museum for a chance to win a prize.

Community Card Party, Plainview Area Community & Youth Center, 346 W. Broadway, Plainview. 1 p.m. $5. Play

eight games of 500, and enjoy a potluck lunch afterwards. Door prizes.

DancingValentine Dance: Swing Band, Blue Moon

Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester. Adults $12, students $7. Valentine dance: Two O’Clock Jump swing band. Swing, jazz, ballroom, dance music. Dance lesson 7:30 p.m. to 8 pm, Dancing 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

EntertainmentSmashing Cancer Demo Derby, Mower County

Fairgrounds grandstand, Austin. 507-383-0094. 2 p.m. $10, $5 ages 5-12. Proceeds to benefit Paint the Town Pink. Officiated by Masters of Disaster.

MusicMardi Gras celebration, featuring Buck-

wheat Zydeco, Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red

Wing. 651-388-8700. 5:30 p.m. $50. Fundraiser by Friends of the Sheldon Theatre. Event includes photo booth and costume contest. Concert at 7 p.m.

Gospel Music Concert, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 559 20th St. SW, Rochester. 507-271-5118. 6 p.m. WinterFest event. Freewill donation. Benefit for Rochester Better Chance.

Theater

“Hearts and Flowers,” Spring Valley Community Center, 200 S. Broadway, Spring Valley. 507-529-0988. $32.50 for dinner performances, $19 adults, $15 seniors and students for Sunday dessert matinee. Brave Community Theatre production. Dinner theater performances at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, dessert performance 2 p.m. Sunday.



ONGOINGEntertainment

Rochester Community Education Upcom-ing Trips: “Gypsy,” Pantages Theatre (March 6); “Watermelon Hill,” St. Paul History Theatre (March 24); “Beauty and the Beast,” Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (April 9 or April 27); “Complicated Fun,” St. Paul History Theatre (May 12); “South Pacific,” Guthrie Theater (June 19). For more details and to register call Com-munity Education at 507-328-4000.

Rochester Historic Trolley Tours, Tuesdays to Sundays. 507-421-0573. Narrated city tours aboard vintage red trolleys. See Rochester’s top sites and attractions, including historic Mayo sites. More info at www.rochestermntours.com.

National Volleyball Center open gym, 2601 Viola Road NE, Rochester. $5 adults, $4 students. Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays; closed major holidays.

Computer and eBook Drop-in, Rochester Public Library Computer Lab, 101 Second St. SE. 507-328-2309. 3 p.m. Wednesdays; 1 p.m. Thursdays. Get answers to questions about email, the Internet, digital photos and library eBooks.

English Conversation Group, Rochester Public Library Meeting Room B, 101 Second St. SE. 507-328-2309. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Open to all non-native English-speaking adults.

Baby Time, Rochester Public Library Auditorium, 101 Second St. SE. 507-328-2303. 10 a.m. Thursdays. Bring in your baby (ages up to 18 months) for rhymes, songs and stories.

Toddler Time, Rochester Public Library Auditorium, 101 Second St. SE. 507-328-2303. 11 a.m. Thursdays. Special stories and songs for active toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years).

Maker Club, Rochester Public Library Auditorium, 101 Second St. SE. 507-328-2309. 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Kids ages 9-12 combine art and science in creative ways. Their projects are later presented at the library’s Maker Club Showcase. Library provides resources, tools, expertise.


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Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing.

‘Mary Poppins’ auditions are next weekPost-Bulletin staf

Rochester Civic heatre will hold auditions Feb. 8 and 9 for an upcoming production of “Mary Poppins.”

Auditions are at 7 p.m. both days at the theater, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. Roles are available for up to 10 males and 10 females, ages 20s to 60s, al-though actors as young as 16 are encour-aged to audition.

Roles are also available for up to two

boys and two girls, ages 8 to 12.

Come to auditions prepared to sing and dance; bring sheet music for a song to perform.

he director is Greg Miller. Rehears-als start Feb. 15, and performance dates are April 1 through April 24.

If you are unable to attend the audi-tions but would like to audition at an alternate time, contact Miller at [email protected].

Arts group plans Minneapolis bus tripPost-Bulletin staf

Rochester Friends of the Min-neapolis Institute of Arts will take a bus trip to Minneapolis Feb. 11 to attend a lecture.

he group will hear heaster Gates, director of Arts and Public Life at the University of Chicago, speak on “he Art of Building Community.” Fol-lowing lunch, the group will receive a docent-led tour of “Seven Masters: Japanese Woodblock Prints.”

he cost of the bus is $25 for mem-bers, $30 for non-members.

For reservations, mail a check pay-able to Rochester Friends of the MIA to: Welly Chen, 1428 City View Court NE, Rochester MN 55906, or leave a message at 507-993-9822.

he bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Kahler Apache, 1517 16th St. SW.

For lunch reservations, call 612-870-6323.


BY TOM WEBER

[email protected]

Rochester Civic heatre has re-scheduled one play and canceled an-other, in part due to construction work at the theater.

Gregory Stavrou, executive director of RCT, said in an email to season ticket holders that the planned production of “Wit” has been rescheduled, and that the production of “Betrayal” has been canceled. Neither show was part of the main-stage season at RCT.

“Wit,” which was originally scheduled to be produced last fall at the Rochester Art Center and was postponed, will now be the irst production in RCT’s new studio theater currently under construction. he play will be presented

Oct. 21 through Oct. 30.“Betrayal” was scheduled for May

2016 on the RCT lobby stage. “Unfortu-nately,” Stavrou wrote in his email, “the Civic heatre lobby will be the site of signiicant construction at that time.” Stavrou said he hopes RCT will be able to produce “Betrayal” at a future date.

Ticket holders are being ofered the op-portunity to transfer

their tickets for the two shows to any shows this season or next season, in-cluding the rescheduled “Wit.” Arrange-ments can be made through the box oice, 507-282-8481.

A R O U N D A R E A E V E N T S

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Terry Erredge, Rosie Boynton, Aaron Folkert, Carli Stark and Emmalea Jensen-Ger-mundson star in “Steel Magnolias,” which opens Friday in Mantorville.

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Linda Niemeyer, Jef Thauwald and Ashley Cleveland star in the Brave Community Theatre production of “Hearts and Flowers,” Feb. 12-14

Civic Theatre reschedules one play, cancels another

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SPRING VALLEY — Brave Commu-nity heatre of Spring Valley will pres-ent “Hearts and Flowers,” a comedy murder mystery for Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12-14.

“Hearts and Flowers” combines music, comedy, romance, mystery and mono-logue.

he play is ofered as a dinner the-

ater at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13, and as a dessert matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Performances are at the Spring Valley Community Center, 200 S. Broadway.

Tickets are $32.50 for the dinner performances; $19 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and students for the dessert performance. For reservations, go to bctsvmnticketleap.com, or call 507-529-0988.

Valentine dinner theater ofered

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MANTORVILLE — “Steel Mag-nolias,” the popular story set in a Louisiana beauty salon, will be pre-sented Friday through Feb. 28 by the Mantorville heatre Company at the Mantorville Opera House.

he play is directed by Cheryl Finnegan, with a cast of Emmalea Jensen-Germundson, Rosie Boyn-

ton, Skylar Murphy, Aaron Folkert, Terry Erredge and Carli Stark. he play follows the experiences of women at the beauty shop as they share good times and bad times.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 and $13, and can be reserved online at www.mantorvillain.com, and by phone at 507-635-5420.

Mantorville stages ‘Steel Magnolias’

BY TOM WEBER

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he 16th annual Night of Jazz, to raise funds for the Lourdes High School music department, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive SW.

he evening will include instrumen-tal solos and ensembles, and perfor-mances by the Lourdes Hi-Lighters,

the Center Street Singers and the Rochester Catholic Schools Junior High Jazz Band. A special announce-ment about the Lourdes music pro-gram is to be made.

he goal is to raise $30,000 to sup-port Lourdes music programs. Tickets include a dessert bufet and beverages.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and students; 507-289-3991.

Jazz event to beneit Lourdes programs

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WINONA — he Valentine Bash: For the Love the Arts, hosted by the Great River Shakespeare Festival and the Minnesota Marine Art Mu-seum, will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 13 at the museum.

he event includes hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats catered by local res-

taurants, live music, an auction, actors reciting words of love, a candlelight tour of the museum, and a luminary walk along the Mississippi River.

Tickets purchased before Friday are $30; after that date tickets are $35. Tickets are available online at www.mmam.org/shop, or in person at the museum and Great River Shakespeare Festival oices.

Winona’s Valentine art bash is Feb. 13

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THURSDAY, FEB. 4Music

Guster, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 7 p.m. $31.

The Gilded Palace Singers: The Music of Gram Parsons, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. 7:30 p.m. $8

Minnesota Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. 612-371-5600. Sibelius: “Kullervo,” “Finlan-dia.” World premiere of “Migrations” by Olli Kortekangas. 11 a.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $25 to $96.


Donzilla Adult Stand-up Comedy, New Century Theatre, 615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. 612-455-9501. 9 p.m. $10.

EntertainmentWorld’s Toughest Rodeo, Xcel Energy Center, 199

W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-265-4800. 7:30 p.m. $18 to $82.

MusicBig Head Todd and the Monsters, First Avenue,

701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 7 p.m. $32.50 advance, $35 at the door.

Mallman, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. With the Melismatics, Catsax, Lunch Duhess. 8 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at the door.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul. 651-291-1144. Faure: Piano Quartet No. 1. 8 p.m. $50, $30, $12.

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. 612-332-5299. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $50, $40, $30.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6Entertainment

World’s Toughest Rodeo, Xcel Energy Center, 199

W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-265-4800. 7:30 p.m. $18 to $82.

MusicLizzo, featuring DJ Sophia Eris, First Avenue,

701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 8 p.m. $20.Au Pair (Gary Louris and Django Haskins),

Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. 8 p.m. $20.

SUNDAY, FEB. 7Music

Martin Courtney, First Avenue-Seventh Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 8 pm. $12 advance, $15 at the door.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Center for Perform-ing Arts, St. Paul Academy and Summit School, St. Paul. 651-291-1144. Faure: Piano Quartet No. 1. 2 p.m. $50, $30, $12.

MONDAY, FEB. 8Music

Bora York and Mass Gothic, First Avenue-Seventh Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 7 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at the door.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9Music

House of Dosh II, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. 8 p.m. $6 advance, $8 at the door.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11Music

Ben Lubeck, of Farewell Milwaukee, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at the door.

Godspeed You Black Emperor, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 7:30 p.m. $25.

FRIDAY, FEB. 12Music

Cactus Blossoms, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. With Spider John Koerner. 8 p.m. $12 advance, $15 at the door.

Act of Defiance, First Avenue-Seventh Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. 612-338-8388. 8 p.m. $10.

Buckwheat Zydeco, The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet, Min-neapolis. 612-332-1010, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $20 to $30.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Ordway, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. 651-291-1144. Mozart: Jupiter Symphony. 10:30 a.m. $50, $30, $12.


Valentine’s Day Laugh-a-Thon, State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. 800-982-2787. LaVell Crawford, Henry Welch, Kiana Dancie, others. 8 p.m. $59.75 to $129.75.

MusicDevotchka, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis.

612-338-8388. 7:30 p.m. $25.

The Cactus Blossoms, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. With Frankie Lee. 8 p.m. $12 advance, $15 at the door.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 900 Summit Ave., St. Paul. 651-291-1144. Mozart: Jupiter Symphony. 8 p.m. $50, $30, $12.

Special EventsCarnaval Brasileiro 2016, International Market

Square, 275 Market St., Minneapolis. BrazilFest family, with Brazilian dancer Badi Assad, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Masquerade Bal, with Badi Assad, 9 p.m., $20 and $30 in advance, $40 at the door. brazilfest.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 14Music

Valentine’s Day with Erik Koskinen, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. 7 p.m. $10 advance, $50 dinner reservation seats.

Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet, Minneapolis. 612-371-5600. “Fly Me to the Moon: Love Songs from the Big Band Era and Beyond,” Chuck Lazarus, trumpet. 2 p.m. $25 to $60.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 2128 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis. 651-291-1144. Mozart: Jupiter Symphony. 2 p.m. $50, $30, $12.

ONGOINGTheater

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. 612-292-4323. “George Bonga: Black Voyageur,” Feb. 6-Feb. 28. Tickets: $15 to $38.

Guthrie Theatre, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis. 612-377-2224.”Pericles” through Feb. 21. “The Amish Project” Feb. 2-14. Times, ticket prices vary.

Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. 800-362-3515. “Sister Act” through Feb. 27. “Beauty and the Beast” opens March 5. Times, ticket prices vary.

“Gypsy,” Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Min-neapolis. 800-982-2787. Times vary. $31.50 to $56.50. Feb. 13 through March 13.

“Newsies,” Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Min-neapolis. 800-982-2787. Times vary. $39 to $134.

BY RYAN STOTTS

[email protected]

How’s this for a bio?

Working erratic day jobs through her 20s, singing at

Detroit nightclubs into the wee hours of the morning, making a huge splash on the music scene before she was 30, being over-shadowed by Diana Ross and he Supremes before the splash became a tidal wave, sufering the growing pangs of being in a “girl group,” dropping a Motown Records solo contract, then ight-ing them in court over royalties, having many alleged recordings locked away in Motown’s vaults, inding rebirth as a solo artist later in life, as well as a Detroit city councilor, actress, author, grandmother, and permanent ixture on the touring circuit.

Yes, it’s Martha Reeves, of course, she of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. And, yes, they’re still playing the circuit, this time performing four shows at the Dakota Jazz Club in Min-neapolis Friday and Saturday.

Here’s why that bio is so impor-tant:

Performing, especially singing, requires more than technique, it requires experience. he kind you can feel in your bones; Reeves has that, and then some. Every note she sings is tinged with her years in the trenches, and that’s a considerable bit of tinging.

Sure, Reeves and the Vandellas were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, but that’s been so long ago now it’s clear they’re not resting on their laurels. hey’re still at it, and still

bringing audiences innumerable amounts of joy with classics such as “Heat Wave,” “Dancing In he Street,” and “Nowhere To Run.”

It’s an embarrassment of riches, and there will be plenty for ev-eryone to treasure if they’re wise enough to realize there is some-where to run — it’s the Dakota.

his time the dancing won’t be relegated to the streets, it’ll be in our hearts. Calling out around the world ...

I F Y O U G O

Decades in, Martha Reeves still brings the ‘Heat’

L O N G D I S TA N C E B E Y O N D

Ryan Stotts is a Rochester freelance writer.

TWIN CITIES CALENDAR

What Martha Reeves and

the Vandellas

When 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; Tickets: $30-$60

Where Dakota Jazz Club,

1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis

On the web www.dakotacooks.

com/event/martha-reeves-and-the-vandellas

Contributed photo

DeVotchKa, a four-piece multi-instru-mental and vocal ensemble, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at First Avenue, Minneapolis.

Contributed photo

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas will perform Friday and Saturday at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.

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