SALE at the Grand Legacy Gallery
Grand Legacy Gallery, Apr. 1-30
2010
Description
April 1st - April 30th, SAVE $10 on any glass artist, regardless of price.
Take an additional 10% off any Jeanne Long watercolor painting. Jeanne is a Mlps. resident and member of the MN Watercolor Society who has won numerous awards, including "Best of Show" in 2006 at Edina and People's Choice Award in 2008 at the Northern Lights Exhibition.
Mon-Fri. 10am - 6pm
Sat 10am - 2pm
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Exhibit- It Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time
Crossings at Carnegie, Apr. 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-28
2010
Description
On exhibit at Crossings will be a collaboration of poems and the art those poems inspire. Visit our website for more information, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com.
Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm
Price: Free and open to the public
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Karaoke
Clarion Inn, Apr. 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-May. 1 & May. 5-8, 12-15,
2010
Description
Every Wed-Sat night!
Time: 9pm-2am
Price: Free
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Here...Half Blind Exhibit
Rochester Art Center, Apr. 7-11
2010
Description
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
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30th Annual Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Competition
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Apr. 8-11
2010
Description
View taxidermy mounts from all over MN & surrounding states.
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Club Salsa
Blue Moon Ballroom, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Guest instructor: Joseph Tsehai
Salsa lesson 7:30-9pm
Dancing 9pm-12am
Time: 7:30-12am
Price: See website
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Two Mello Trio
Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Live Music featuring Sawyer, Straubmuller & Sievers
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Price: No cover
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Rochester Area Family Y Dance-a-thon
Rochester Area Family Y, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Instructors will be teaching a combination of Zumba, Hip Hop, Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Bellydance, Bollywood and more. Be ready for high energy cardio fun! The public is welcome. This event is open to all ages 13 and up.
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Price: $5 for Y members, $8 for nonmembers
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Are You Tough Enough to Wear Pink?
Graham Arena, Apr. 9
2010
Description
For every person who buys at ticket to the bull riding challenge and wear pink, $2 will be donated by local businesses to join the journey for breast cancer.
Time: 6 p.m.
Price: $16 adults/$7 children 12 & under
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Momentum by Wessels
Canadian Honker Restaurant, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Playing classic standards.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: No cover
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Bingo at the Elks Lodge
Elks Lodge, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30 & May. 7, 14,
2010
Description
Regular Bingo Fridays- Public welcome
Time: Early bird at 6:50pm, Regular at 7:15pm
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Laugh for Life Fundraiser
Rochester Assembly of God, Apr. 9
2010
Description
An evening of fun and laughter in support of New Life Family Services' Rochester branch. This annual Laugh for Life comedy event will feature Bob Stromberg with opening entertainment provided by Kristen Spielman.
Time: 5:45pm Dinner, 7pm Performance
Price: Tickets are free but are required for the event
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Vegas-Style Dinner Show
Riverview Greens Country Club, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Entertainers from "Austin's Got Talent" will portray many of music's legends.
Time: 7pm
Price: Dinner and show $25, Show only $10
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Riverview Greens Country Club
1800 Clubhouse Drive Northeast
Stewartville, MN 55976
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call (507) 533-9393.
Steve Lott, Bob Phillips
Goonie's Comedy Club, Apr. 9, 10
2010
Description
Live Comedy
Time: 7:30pm/10pm
Price: $13 advance, $15 at the door
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Bull Riding Challenge
Graham Arena #1, Apr. 9-10
2010
Description
Professional Bull Riding indoors at Graham Arena.
Time: 7:30 each night
Price: $15 adult, $7 children
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Rochester Dance Company Presents RISE
Mayo Civic Center, Apr. 9, 10, 11
2010
Description
RISE is an eclectic dance performance put together under the artistic direction of four Minneapolis-based choreographers. Through the hour and a half-long performance, the characters dig their way out of a desperate, bleak world by taking action and brilliantly banding together. As they perform jazz, modern, ballet and contemporary dance styles, these characters articulate the idea of power and strength in numbers. The result is a pathway to a more peaceful, thriving future.
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7pm; Sun. at 2pm
Price: $13 for Adults, $12 for Seniors 65+ and $11 for ages 1-18
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USA Dance - Southern MN Chapter hosts Ballroom, Rhythm, Swing Dances
Senior Center - Fred Reed Hall, Apr. 9 & May. 14 & Jun. 11 & Jul. 9 & Aug. 13 & Oct. 8
2010
Description
Beginner and intermediate free lessons available from 7:30 - 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 - 11:00 PM. All ages, singles and couples welcome. Smoke-free and alcohol-free. This is not a function of the Senior Center.
Time: Lessons 7:30pm, Dancing 8:30pm-11pm
Price: $6 members, $8 non-members, $5 high school students
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A Flea in Her Ear
Sheldon Theatre, Apr. 9-10, 16-18
2010
Description
A George Feydeau farce translated by David Ives.
Time: Fri-Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm
Price: Adults $16, Student $10
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Lunch & Learn: Art of Jazz
Rochester Art Center, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Come join guest artists Dr. John Paulson, woodwinds; Dr. Kevin Dobbe, percussion; Larry Price, piano; Denny McGuire, Bass; and Carla Thelen-Hanson, vocals for a presentation and discussion of jazz music and improvi-sation. Kris Douglas, Chief Curator from the Rochester Art Center, will select corresponding visual art works by a number of "jazz-influenced" artists and will be projected to the music and improvisation of jazz.
Time: Lunch at 11:30am, Program Noon-12:45pm
Price: Program is free; brown bags welcome; catered lunch can be ordered in advance for a fee.
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Magician Bob Miller
Paradise Petes, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30 & May. 7, 14,
2010
Description
Tableside magic and balloons.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Price: Free
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Rochester World Festival
Mayo High School, Apr. 9-10
2010
Description
The Festival opens Friday evening at 7 pm with a colorful show of performances including dancing, singing, and music by performers in their native costumes from around the world.
On Saturday, the Festival features a full day of activities including the Parade of Nations, dozens of cultural displays from around the world representing the rich diversity of our city and region, and international buffet of ethnic foods in the cafeteria, continuous music and dance performances, a Market Place, and wide variety of children's activities.
Time: Friday (Talent Show) 7pm; Saturday 10am-3pm
Price: Friday: Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for students and children, $20 for families; Saturday is FREE admission
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Fool
Mantorville Opera House, Apr. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
2010
Description
"Fools" has been called a comedy, a farce, a fable, vaudeville returned and an enigma - but perhaps the best description is downright funny.
Time: Fri. & Sat. at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2pm
Price: Adults $14; Students/Seniors $12
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Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Rochester Market Square, Apr. 9
2010
Description
Featuring wines from all over the world, local purveyors of quality sweets, a silent auction, grand prizes and other activities to raise funds to support the American Cancer Society in research, education and advocacy and patient services. Tickets can purchased at the Rochester ACS office & all Apollo Liquor locations.
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: $20 advance, $25 at the door
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