Meet the beasts of the Ice Age! This pre-historic exhibit will feature a life-sized fossil replica of the largest and most complete woolly mammoth ever found. A fierce saber-tooth cat, astonishing giant ground sloth and an incredible mummified baby mammoth will make this experience even more memorable.
Time: Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm
Price: $3 Adults, $2 Kids

Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-6114.

Visit us online at www.qhnc.org

Paintings and Photography are on display by artists Vladimir Stupar and Mary Solberg. Visit our website for more information.
Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri. 10am-5pm; Thur. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm
Price: Free and open to the public

Crossings at Carnegie
320 East Avenue
Zumbrota, MN 55992 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-732-7616 or email publicity@crossingsatcarnegie.com.

Visit us online at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

Featuring art by Jim Murphy, William Olson and Linda Draper in the Austin Area Art Center, Oak Park Mall from Wednesday, March 3 through Sunday, March 28.
Time: Noon-4pm

Austin Area Arts Center
1301 18th Avenue Northwest
Austin, MN 55912 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-433-8451  or email aaacoil@smig.net.

A collection of black and white photographs by John Gossage. There are 126 photographs in the exhibit. The photos show glimpses of the everyday side of the city.
Time: 10am-5pm Wed, Fri and Sat.; 10am-9pm Thurs.; Noon-5pm Sunday
Price: Free for Olmsted County residents, otherwise $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for children and students

Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-8629 or email info@rochesterartcenter.org.

Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org

A Broadway smash winner of 6 Tony awards this grand musical is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
Time: Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm
Price: Adult $22, Senior $19, Student $12

Rochester Civic Theatre
20 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-8481 or email info@rochestercivictheatre.org.

Visit us online at www.rochestercivictheatre.org

A Drama by Steven Dietz.
Time: 8pm
Price: Adults $20; Students/Seniors on Thurs $12, on Fri/Sat $18

Rochester Repertory Theatre
103 7th St NE
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-289-1737 or email boxoffice@rochesterrep.org.

Visit us online at www.rochesterrep.org

2010 marks the ninth year of the NAFP Show in Owatonna. Last year, more than 18,000 people attended the event. This year will again feature a wide range of indoor and outdoor agricultural and ag-related exhibits.
Time: Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm
Price: Free Admission

Steele County Fairgrounds Four Seasons Centre
1525 S. Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060 (view map and get directions)

For more information, email tradexpo@tradexpos.com.

Visit us online at www.tradexpos.com/farmpowr

This is a 3 1/2 day prelim/finals meet for all 13-14, 15-16 and Senior swimmers with Champ times from all zones including Minnesota's out state swimmers
Time: Meet begins: Thurs. at 4pm, Fri. at 8:30am & 5:30pm, Sat. at 8:30am & 5:30pm, Sun. at 8:30am & 4pm

Rochester Recreation Center
21 Elton Hills Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-252-8569 or email info@swimorcas.com.

Visit us online at www.swimorcas.com

A Musical Drama portraying the Life of Jesus Christ.
Time: Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
Price: Adult $10, Youth $8

Bethel Lutheran Church
810 Third Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-6430.

Visit us online at www.thepromiserochester.com

The Odd Cup Volleyball Festival is hosted by the Rochester Youth Volleyball Association & Rochester Amateur Sports Commission.
Competing ages: 13's, 15's, 17's
Time: Various

National Volleyball Center, Century High School, UCR Field House
Various locations
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-280-4701 or email bboldt@rochsports.com.

Visit us online at www.rochesteryouthvolleyball.org

Stop by for a glass of wine and enjoy some live Jazz with Miles Johnston - cornet, Larry Price - Piano and Mike Sloane - Bass.
Time: 2pm-5pm
Price: No cover

Salem Glen Winery
5211 60th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-365-8758 or email info@salemglenvineyard.com.

Visit us online at www.salemglenvineyard.com

Everything you always wanted to know about pasta made simple! Enter the realm of hand made pasta and learn it all in one informative and tasty session with the pasta expert, Antonio Cecconi.
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: $65

Sopra Sotto
111 S. Broadway
Galleria Mall
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-252-5234.

Visit us online at www.sopra-sotto.com

Featuring James Armstrong Band from Chicago, Annie Mack & The Have Nots, Ken Valdez Band and Black Cat Bone. All admission donations go to the 2010 Hambone Blues Jam music festival to cover entertainment and operating costs.
Time: 5:30pm-12:30am
Price: $10 Admission

La Quinta Inn & Conference Center
1625 S. Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-424-5880.

Assisi Heights is home of the Sisters of St. Francis. Tours available every Monday and Saturday. Please call to make a reservation.
Time: 2pm
Price: Donations accepted

Assisi Heights
1001 14th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-7441.

Visit us online at www.rochesterfranciscan.org

The Easter Bunny is hopping in for visits and photos.
Time: Mon-Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 11am-6pm
Price: Visit www.apachemall.com

Apache Mall
333 Apache Mall
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-8056.

Visit us online at www.apachemall.com

Soar With the Eagles is a month long celebration honoring the spring migration. Special weekend events include cultural and veteran programs, bird of prey education programs, area naturalists, nature photographers and authors, river experts and more.
Time: Saturdays 9am-6pm; Sundays 8:30am-3:30pm
Price: Varies

The National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 651-565-4989.

Visit us online at www.nationaleaglecenter.org/soar-with-the-eagles

Brian and The Fiddle Pals will not only be in concert at Crossings, they are teaching some classes! Visit website for more information!
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Crossings at Carnegie
320 East Avenue
Zumbrota, MN 55992 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-732-7616 or email publicity@crossingsatcarnegie.com.

Visit us online at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

Live jazz music.
Time: Saturday 7pm-11pml; Sunday 6pm-9pm
Price: No cover

Redwood Room
300 1st Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-2978.

Visit us online at www.redwoodroom.com

Jazz Piano Concert by Israeli Pianist & Composer Anat Fort
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Concert tickets are $20 each; Arts Center members receive a $5 discount

Lanesboro Arts Center Galleries
103 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN 55949 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-467-2446 or email info@lanesboroarts.org.

Visit us online at www.lanesboroarts.org

Live classic rock music.
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Price: No cover

Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
150 Broadway Ave S.
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-2020.

Visit us online at www.michaelsfinedining.com

Acoustic Jazz/Folk music
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Price: No Cover

Sontes
4 3rd Street
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-292-1628.

Visit us online at www.sontes.com

Enjoy popcorn, a three-course themed meal and the movie for $25 per person. This month's movie is "Election," starring Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. Call or
e-mail for reservations
Time: 7pm
Price: $25

Sontes
4 3rd Street
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-292-1628 or email reservations@sontes.com.

Visit us online at www.sontes.com

This annual performance showcases the best soloists and small group ensembles made up of the students and faculty of Red Wing Tech.
Time: 7pm
Price: Adults $12, Students $8

Sheldon Theatre
443 West 3rd Street
Red Wing, MN 55066 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 651-388-8700.

Visit us online at www.sheldontheatre.org

Free admission. Carvings, tools, blanks and wood for sale. People's Choice Competition.
Time: 10am-4pm both days
Price: Free admission

Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
1508 Aune Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call (507) 285-1620 or email rochcarve@gmail.com.

Visit us online at www.rochesterwoodcarvers.com

An exploration of the disparate aspects of love and romance in opera. The program will feature ravishing excerpts from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, Massenet's Cendrillon, and Verdi's Rigoletto.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Individual Tickets $15, Children 14 & under Free

First Unitarian Universalist Church
1727 Walden Lane SW
Rochester, MN  (view map and get directions)

For more information, email contact@rochesterariagroup.org.

Visit us online at www.rochesterariagroup.org

Live Music
Time: 8pm
Price: $5-$15

Oak Center General Store
67011 Highway 63
Zumbro Falls, MN 55991 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-753-2080.

Visit us online at www.oakcentergeneralstore.com

Join us for a beautiful run starting at Soldiers Field Memorial Park and winding downtown along the river. This is a great opportunity to jump start the spring racing season or to continue your New Years Resolution to get and stay in shape.
Time: 9am start time

Running Room
711 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-254-2703 or email arnoldw@live.com.

Visit us online at www.rochestertrackclub.com

Interested in making your own Maple Syrup? This seminar will cover everything you need to know for bringing homemade syrup to your table. Reservations required.
Time: 3pm-5pm
Price: $10

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
28097 Goodview Dr
Lanesboro, MN 55949 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-467-2437 or email events@eagle-bluff.org.

Visit us online at www.eagle-bluff.org

Live Comedy
Time: 7:30pm & 10pm
Price: $13 advance, $15 at the door

Goonie's Comedy Club
7 Second St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-8130 or email mark@mcgoonstaxi.com.

Visit us online at www.gooniescomedy.com

Overcome cabin fever and further the battle against cancer by participating in this indoor Bean Bag Tournament at the Rochester Eagles Club. Teams are guaranteed three games and each participant will receive a T- shirt and one free raffle ticket.
Register by March 1.
Time: Teams will be notified of game start times by March 13
Price: $20 per individual or $40 per team

Eagles Club
917 15th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-250-0087.

Visit us online at www.cfbeanbags.yolasite.com

Playing classic jazz.
Time: 7pm
Price: No cover

Canadian Honker Restaurant
1203 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-6572 or email chonker@canadianhonker.com.

Visit us online at www.canadianhonker.com

Live music
Time: 8pm-11pm
Price: No cover

Daniels Northwoods Lounge
504 S. Mantorville Ave.
Kasson, MN 55944 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-634-7775 or email daniels@kmtel.com.

Visit us online at www.danielsrestaurant.org

Duke Zecco will perform classical rock for all ages!
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Price: Free

Cannon River Winery
421 Mill St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-263-7400 or email info@cannonriverwinery.com.

Visit us online at www.cannonriverwinery.com

Discover the real places, people, and adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder! Children's Librarian Marie Wilson will share photos, memorabilia, Pa's fiddle music, and stories about this favorite author.
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Price: Free

Rochester Public Library
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-328-2300 or email reference@rochester.lib.mn.us.

Visit us online at www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org

Learn a few historical facts about sugaring and learn how to start on your own. A short hike to Oxbow's own sugar bush. Dress for outdoor conditions.
Time: 1pm
Price: Free

Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
5731 County Road 105 NW
Byron, MN 55920 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-775-2451.

Visit us online at www.co.olmsted.mn.us/parks/

Story time last about 30 minutes.
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free

ABC & Toy Zone
122 17th Ave NW, Miracle Mile Shopping Center
Rochester , MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-286-8440.

Visit us online at www.abctoyzone.com