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Events for May 8, 2010

Art Exhibit: Lisa Becker, Connie Bickman
Crossings at Carnegie, Apr. 29-Jun. 3, & May. 3-8, 10-14, 17-22, 24-29, 31-Jun. 4 2010
Description
Lisa Becker's paintings of the human form and Connie Bickman's photo-based collages entice the viewer to look deeper.
An artists reception will be Saturday, May 1, at 7 p.m.
Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm, Th 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Price: Free Admission
Address and Contact Details
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
Five Centuries of Medicine in Art
Rochester Art Center, May. 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 & Jun. 2-6, 9-13, 2010
Description
This exhibition will feature art from the collection of Bruce and Lois Fye. It features more than 250 prints and engravings depicting a broad range of medical themes.
Time: Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10am-5pm, Thurs. 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $5 adults, $3 seniors age 62 and up, Free for children, students, members, and Olmsted County Residents
Address and Contact Details
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
Karaoke
Clarion Inn, May. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 & Jun. 2-5, 9-12, 2010
Description
Every Wed-Sat night!
Time: 9pm-2am
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
Clarion Inn
1630 S Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 877-424-6423 or 507-288-1844.

Visit us online at www.hisouthrochester.com
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Rochester Repertory Theatre, May. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 2010
Description
A musical telling of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Time: 8pm
Price: $22
Address and Contact Details
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
Red Wing High School Musical
Sheldon Theatre, May. 6-9 2010
Description
Time: Thur & Fri @ 7pm; Sat @ 2pm & 7pm
Price: Adults $19, Students $12
Address and Contact Details
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
Gold Rush
Graham Park, May. 7-9 & Aug. 20-22 & Sep. 17-19 2010
Description
1500 Dealers from across the United States will be displaying their wares.
Price: Free Admission
Address and Contact Details
Graham Park
16th Street & 3rd Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-269-1473.

Visit us online at www.iridescenthouse.com
Nature Kids at Quarry Hill Nature Center
Quarry Hill Nature Center, May. 8 2010
Description
Geared for 4 & 5 year olds. Outdoor adventures, art time, story and a healthy snack await children and their adult partner. pre-registration required.
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Price: $10 per adult/child pair per session
Address and Contact Details
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
Silver Jubilee Concert
Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights, May. 8 2010
Description
Come and find out as CAE closes its Silver Anniversary season with a concert celebrating the many ingredients that have produced twenty-five seasons of choral music.
Time: 8pm
Price: Preferred $25; General Adult $15; General Student $10
Buy Tickets
Address and Contact Details
Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights
1001 14th St. N.W
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-252-8427 or email info@choralartsensemble.org.

Visit us online at www.choralartsensemble.org
Deer Creek Speedway Points Night
Deer Creek Speedway , May. 8, 15, 22 & Jul. 10 2010
Description
Stock car races.
Time: 5 pm
Price: $12 Adults, Children 12 and under Free
Address and Contact Details
Deer Creek Speedway
25262 Hwy 63
Spring Valley , MN 55975 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 877-327-7223 or 507-754-6107.

Visit us online at www.deercreekspeedway.com
Assisi Heights Tour
Assisi Heights, May. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2010
Description
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
Address and Contact Details
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
Mayowood Mansion Tour
Mayowood Mansion, May. 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 2010
Description
A National Historic Site. The home of Drs. CH and CW Mayo. The three-story Italian villa, with various gardens, was home to three generations of the Mayo family. Tour guides relate personal anecdotes while showing the heirloom collectibles and furnishings in each room. Purchase tickets at the entrance gate 20 minutes before the tour. Call for tour availability.
Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Price: Adults: $12, Youth 15 and under: $5
Address and Contact Details
Mayowood Mansion
3720 Mayowood Road SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-9447 or email businessoffice@olmstedhistory.com.

Visit us online at www.olmstedhistory.com
Hooray for Saturday! Family Films: Johnny Appleseed & Paul Bunyan
Rochester Public Library, May. 8 2010
Description
Two favorite American folk heroes come to life through the colorful animation of Walt Disney.
Time: 10:30am
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
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
Rain Barrel Painting Party
Rochester Public Library, May. 8 2010
Description
Participants will paint rain barrels that will be given away via drawings during the Think Green Fair on June 26. Register online, at the Fiction, Movies & Music Desk or by calling 328-2305.
Time: 1pm
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
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
Killer Hayseeds
Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, May. 8 2010
Description
Killer Hayseeds are a popular country cover band that has performed with the likes of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and more.
Time: 9pm-1am
Address and Contact Details
Wicked Moose Bar & Grill
1201 Eastgate Dr. SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call (507) 208-4088 or email info@wickedmoosebarandgrill.com.

Visit us online at www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com
Robert Coats
Canadian Honker Restaurant, May. 8 2010
Description
Playing acoustic folk, country and bluegrass.
Time: 8pm
Price: No cover
Address and Contact Details
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
Turkey Calling
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, May. 8 2010
Description
Listen and you can hear a thundering gobble crack the silence of a spring forest. Venture out with a naturalist to invade the wild turkey territory and talk turkey. (Ages 5 and up)
Time: 10am
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
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/
Coffee with Coffee Table Books Sale
Rochester Public Library, May. 8 2010
Description
On May 8, join the Friends of the Library Bookstore in the Rochester Public Library foyer for the "Coffee with Coffee Table Books Sale." Each coffee table book is only $5.00. Sale goes from noon till 4:00 PM
Time: 12pm-4pm
Price: Each coffee table book is only $5!
Address and Contact Details
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
Rochester Downtown Farmers Market
Rochester Downtown Farmers Market, May. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Jun. 5, 12, 2010
Description
The Rochester Downtown Farmers Market has a wide selection of locally grown produce, meats, plants & flowers, baked goods, cheese, eggs, preserves and specialty items from a host of neighboring farmers. Music and performances, chef demos, Master Gardeners and special events throughout the season.
Time: 7:30am-Noon
Price: Free Admission
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Downtown Farmers Market
4th Street SE & 4th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-273-8232 or email rochfarmmkt@hotmail.com.

Visit us online at www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org
Ward Anderson, Paul Strickland
Goonie's Comedy Club, May. 8 2010
Description
Live Comedy
Time: 7:30pm & 10pm
Price: $13 advance, $15 at the door
Address and Contact Details
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
Defuze
Rookie's Sports Grill & Bar, May. 8 & Jun. 12 2010
Description
Live Music
Time: 9pm
Address and Contact Details
Rookie's Sports Grill & Bar
1517 16th St SW
Best Western Apache
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-252-5161.

Visit us online at www.rookiesbar.net
Spring Girl's Day Away
Cannon River Winery, May. 8 2010
Description
Local vendors, clothes, soaps, jewelry, chocolate, and wine!
Time: 10am - 5pm
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
Cannon River Winery
410 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
Ancient Olmsted Exhibit Open House
History Center of Olmsted County, May. 8 2010
Description
The exhibit, originally opened in 2008, showcases the Schumann Cache and highlights our ancient pioneers, coming from the east and west.
Time: 9am-5pm
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Dr SW (Cty Rd 22)
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-9447 or email info@olmstedhistory.com.

Visit us online at www.olmstedhistory.com
Civic Live: Americana Showcase
Rochester Civic Theatre, May. 8 2010
Description
Join us for the last concert of 2010 Winter/Spring Americana Showcase series. Featuring:Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dana Cooper, Six Mile Grove
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $17.50 in advance/ $22 at the door
Buy Tickets
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Civic Theatre
20 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-8481.

Visit us online at www.rochestercivictheatre.org
Signature Steps
Soldier's Field, May. 8 2010
Description
Join the Rochester Area Family Y for the AmeriCorps LEAP Signature Steps 1-Mile Walk to plant strong foundations. Sign-up begins at 9:00 am, and the first 50 families will receive a participation bag and t-shirt. Raffle prizes to the Guthrie Theater and to local restaurants will be awarded. All families with pre-k children are welcome to participate in the walk, planting the YMCA garden, snacks, and more! Signature Steps is a free community event.
Time: 9am- 12pm
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
Soldier's Field
3rd Avenue & 7 Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-2816160 or email leap.steps@gmail.com.

Visit us online at www.rochfamy.org
Rochester Cup Volleyball Festival
National Volleyball Center, Century High School & UCR Field House , May. 8-9 2010
Description
12th Annual Rochester Cup Volleyball Festival
Age: 14's &16's
Time: Various
Address and Contact Details
National Volleyball Center, Century High School & UCR Field House

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.rochsports.org
Mother's 5k Cross Country Trail Run
Eastwood Park , May. 8 2010
Description
Join us for the 3rd annual Mother's 5k Cross Country Trail Run. This run is a fun and challenging mixture of open grass, ski trails and single track. It's mostly flat but there will be enough twist and turns and a few hills to keep you on your toes.
Address and Contact Details
Eastwood Park
Hwy 14 East and East Circle Dr.
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 989-284-7757 or email rmmitche@gmail.com.

Visit us online at www.rochestertrackclub.com
Music at Salem Glen - Miles Johnston Trio
Salem Glen Winery, May. 8 2010
Description
Stop by for a glass of wine and enjoy some live Jazz with Miles Johnston - cornet, Mike James will be on guitar and Bob Gardner will be on bass.
Time: 2pm-5pm
Price: No cover
Address and Contact Details
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
 
 

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