Ongoing Events
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
3rd Wed. Sept.-Nov., Apr. & May. 7pm Charterhouse. 3rd Sat. Jan.-Mar. 10am Charterhouse. 507-356-4154
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
3rd Mon./month @ 5:30pm, Ramada Inn, www.abwahq.org, 507-282-9682.
Barbershop Male Chorus
Mondays at 7pm, Masonic Center, 507-367-2485.
Blue Moon Ballroom
2030 Hwy. 14 East, Rochester, Public Dancing, Dance Lessons, Reception Rentals. For latest schedule visit www.BlueMoonBallroom.com or cal 507-288-0556.
Bridge
Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club-Mon 7pm & Fri 12:30pm, LaQuinta Inn, 507-288-0896, Senior Citizen center Duplicate-Mon 12:30-4pm, 507-282-3736, Flamingo Bingo, Real Life Cooperative Sanctioned Duplicate-Wed 12:30pm, 507-365-8236.
Chess
Fridays 6-11pm at Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 NE 2nd Ave. Call Kevin 507-281-4592 or George 507-280-9220.
Chatfield Brass (and WW) Band
Rehearsals every Thur. Eve. from Sept. to May. 7pm Chatfield H.S. band room. New members and visiting players welcome. 507-867-3315
Circle of Parents
Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm, 507-287-2020 No Cost.
Coffee in Rochester/Grief Support
2nd & 4th Wed./month at 9am, Season Hospice House, 507-285-1930
Contemporary Art 101
1st Thurs/month at 7pm, 507-282-8629, Oct.-May,
Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, www.rochesterartcenter.org
DBSA Mayo--Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Mutual respect, responsibility, and confidentiality, to share concerns, feelings and experiences. 1st & 3rd Mon./month, 5:30pm, Saint Marys Hospital Generose Building, Room 2-120, 507-282-8372 days or 292-9679 eves, www.dbsalliance.org or RochesterDBSA@aol.com
DBSA Rochester--Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
For those affected and their friends & family members, an opportunity to learn & gather strength. 2nd, 4th & 5th Mon./month, 7pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, Room L-5, 810 Third Ave SE, 507-282-8372 days or 292-9679 eves, www.dbsalliance.org or RochesterDBSA@aol.com
Executive Women International
3rd Thurs./month at 6-7:30pm,
www.executivewomenmn.org Amy Lantz, President, 507-252-6777
History Center of Olmsted County
Museum & Research Library, Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Adults $5, 15 & under $2. 1195 West Circle Dr. SW, 507-282-9447
Hooray for Saturday!
Family Programs at your Library, Sat. at 10:30am, Rochester Public Library,
www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org, 507-285-8000
Gay Lesbian Community Services of SE MN (18 +)
Wed. at 7:30-9pm, 1500 1st Ave. NE,
507-281-3265, www.glcsmn.org
Gay Lesbian Youth Services
Youths 13-18 years. Thurs. 5pm - 7pm, 507-289-6329, www.gayyouthrochmn.org
Grandparents, Parenting Again
(relative caregiver’s support group) Call for times and locations.
No cost to families, child care provided. 507-287-2020
Greater Rochester Express Network
1st Tues./month 7-8:30am, Express Employment Professionals, Info: www.abwagren.org
iFilms-International and Independent Films
2nd Wed./month at 6pm, Rochester Public Library, www.Filmmovement.com
Int’l Association of Administrative Professionals
1st Wed./month at 5:30pm, Rochester Community and Technical College, Coffman Center - Room CF206, 851 30th Ave SE, 507-253-4287, www.iaap-hq.org
Jon Hassler Theater
507-534-2900
Mantorville Theatre Company
507-635-5420
Mayo Civic Center
507-287-2222
Men's Fraternity
Helping men connect, grow, and succeed. Join men from all around the Rochester area as they work to succeed in their personal and professional lives. This is a powerful experience with long-lasting implications. Tues.: Starting 09/22/2009. Ending 03/02/2010. Two separate sessions, two sets of topics.
Mornings, 6-7:30am: Winning at Work and Home, focusing on two central areas of a man’s life, career and family. Evenings, 7-8:30pm: The Quest, a biblical perspective of manhood that provides the building blocks for authentic manhood.
Christ Community Church, 4400 55th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901, Phone: 507-282-5569, mensfraternity@cccrochester.org, Cost $20. This includes materials, t-shirt, contribution to refreshments. Registration Online at http://www.icebrrg.com/Public/EmbedForm.aspx?formID=14800 or in-person at Christ Community Church (before and after worship services prior to 09-22-2009). More Info www.mensfraternity.com
Mothers & More
2nd/4th Tues./month at 7pm, Quarry Ridge Apts Club House, 1823 Quarry Ridge Place NW, 507-529-9107, www.rochmoms.org
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Call for times: Autumn Ridge Church 507-288-8880, Berean Community Church, 507-289-4179, Christ Community Church 507-282-5569-includes a TEEN MOPS group for mothers who are 13-19 years old
NAMI Southeast Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
CARE Support Group for people with mental illness. 1st & 3rd Thurs./month Rochester Area Foundation Building. 2200 Second St SW, Suite 203, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 507-287-1692.
Native American Center of SE Minnesota
1st Thurs./month at 6:30pm, People of Hope Mission House, 3703 Country Club Rd W, 507-367-2697
Olmsted County History Center
Museum & Research Library, Tues.-Sat. 9am - 5pm, Adults $5, 15 & under $2, 1195 W. Circle Drive SW,
507-282-9447
Overeaters Anonymous
Weds. at noon, Calvary Episcopal Church, north door, Menefee room, 507-358-9044
Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo
507-775-2451
Professional Practices Seminar
Last Thurs/month at 7pm Oct - May, 507-282-8629, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Dr SE
Rochester 76 Evening Lions
2nd/4th Thurs.- Soldiers Field Best Western - 6:15pm - 507-536-4043
Rochester Area Freethinkers
2nd Thurs/mo at 6:30pm, Rochester Library, mnraft@aol.com
Rochester Area Women’s Connection
(Formerly Christian Women’s Club), Holiday Inn South - 2nd Tues./month
11:45-1:30pm $9.50/Inclusive luncheon, Reserve at cwc_rochester@hotmail.com
Rochester Art Center
FREE Family Days! 1st Sat/Month, 507-282-8629, www.rochesterartcenter.org
Rochester Civic Music
507-285-8076
Rochester Civic Theatre
507-282-8481
Rochester Community Band
Thursdays at 7pm, Lourdes High School, 507-285-9915
Rochester Garden & Flower Club
3rd Thurs./month at 7pm, RCTC Heintz Ctr, 507-288-6730 www.dwebsite.com/gardenclub
Rochester Jaycees
Nonprofit organization for those aged 18-40. 1st Thurs./mo. at 7:30pm at the Holiday Inn South www.rochesterjaycees.com.
Rochester Male Chorus
Mondays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 7-9pm, new members welcome, 507-282-4389
Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club
Mon. 7pm & Fri. 12:30pm, LaQuinta Inn, 507-288-0896
Roch-Olmsted Recreation Cntr
507-287-2134
Rochester Orchestra & Chorale
507-286-8742
Rochester Repertory Theatre
507-289-1737
Rochester Senior Center
507-287-1469
Rochester Woodcarvers
Meet 9am, 3rd Sat./ Sept.-May, Redeemer Lutheran Church 9th St & 7th Ave SE webpages.charter.net/rochcarve/
Smith Barney Inc - Power Brunch
2nd Tues./month at 10:30am, Roch. Sr Center, 507-287-1469
Southern MN Mothers of Multiples
3rd Wed./month - 7pm For meeting locations/ directories go to www.mmoms.org, 507-281-9740
Southeast Minnesota Poets
1st Wed./month - 6:30pm, party room at Buena Vista Condos. poets.semn@gmail.com
Suburban Toastmaster Club
Guests Free. Mondays, 6- 7:30pm, Room G-21, St. Marys. Jeff Haebig,
507-281-3143, or www.rochester.freetoasthost.org
Survivors of Suicide Loss
3rd Thurs./month - at Evangel Methodist Church on North Broadway. Open to adults (18+). For more information, contact Paula at 507-272-8144 or Karen at 507-288-5605.
TOPS
Bethany Methodist Church
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, call Jan 507-285-9483.
Vet's Visits on TV-Cable Channel 10
For all Military Veterans and families, Sun.-Sat. 6am & 8am, Mon.-Thurs. 6pm,
507-282-5704, www.vetsvisitsontv.org
Women’s Barbershop Chorus
Zumbro Valley Sweet Adelines, Tues. at 7pm, Trinity Lutheran Church,
507-367-2485
Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild
4th Wed./month - 1pm, call for location, 507-732-5281
Coming Events area cod (507) unless listed
*note: The Ramada Hotel and Conference Center is the former Best Western Apache; Double Tree Hotel is the former Raddison Hotel.
Mar. 1
Harmony for Mayo presents Bill Staines
Mayo Clinic, Acoustic guitar/vocals, Lips Atrium, 12:10-1pm, FREE. www.harmony.choralartsensemble.org
Mar. 1
Taste of Home Cooking School
Rochester International Event Center, Free sampling, door prizes, goody bag, cook books tips and lots of fun! Tickets at all Hy-Vee Rochester locations and Clear Channel studios. Booths open at 3:30pm, show at 7pm, $11 advance, $13 at the door, 507-288-3888. www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class/Show-Detail/MN/Rochester/3779
Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Disco Swing - Beginner Lesson
Blue Moon Ballroom, easiest to learn moves from hustle, swing, and jive, 5 Tuesdays, 7-8pm, $59.00, 507-288-0556. www.BlueMoonBallroom.com
Mar. 3-7, 10-14,
Here...Half Blind Exhibit
Rochester Art Center, 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. 10am-5pm Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10am-9pm Thurs.; Noon-5pm Sun. Free for Olmsted County residents, otherwise $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for children and students, 507-282-8629. www.rochesterartcenter.org
Mar. 3
Story Time with Peter
ABC & Toy Zone, story time last about 30 minutes, 10:30am, FREE, 507-286-8440. www.abctoyzone.com
Mar. 4 & Apr. 1 & May. 6
ARTWALK-Downtown
Visit downtown Rochester businesses, studios and galleries the first Thursday of every month for an evening of refreshments, entertainment, and one-on-one conversations with local studios and galleries, 5-8pm, FREE, 507-424-2866. www.downtownrochestermn.com
Mar. 4
Daughters of the American Revolution Rochester Chapter
History Center of Olmsted County, Patty Arndt will present a powerpoint on Native American Herbal Medicine, 10:45-11:45am, FREE, 507-287-8713. rochester-dar.org
Mar. 4, 11, 18,
Goonies Open Mic Night
Goonie’s Comedy Club, try your hand at comedy or watch others give it a shot, 7:30pm, FREE, 507-288-8130.
www.gooniescomedy.com
Mar. 4, 11, 18,
FREE Thursdays at Rochester Art Center
FREE admission to the galleries all day on Thursdays,. 10am-9pm, 507- 282-8629. www.rochesterartcenter.org
Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
Foxtrot - Beginner Lessons
Blue Moon Ballroom, elegant, gliding movement, danced to country, soft-rock, and swing music, 4 Thursdays, 7-8pm, $49, 507-288-0556. www.BlueMoonBallroom.com
Mar. 5
Award Winning gospel artist Aaron Shust
Live in concert at Autumn Ridge Church, 7:30pm, General admission: $20, Gold Circle Seating: $30. Tickets available at Christos Bookcenter, 507-252-9090 or buy tickets online at www.AutumnRidgeChurch.org.
Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
Lenten Fish Fry
Christ the King Church, All You Can Eat - baked or batter-fried fish, potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw, bread/butter, dessert, and beverage Fridays 5-7:30pm, Adults $9.50, Seniors $8.50, Ages 6-12 $5, 507-775-6455.
Mar. 5, 12, 19,
Friday Night Magic, Games by James
Features card game called Magic the Gathering. Participants play each other in tournament format. These events are sanctioned by Wizards of the Coast and the players accumulate national points according to their win/loss records. We alternate the tournament format every other week, 5:30-11:30pm, the cost is either $6 or $15 depending on what format the tournament is using, 507-280-8828. www.gamesbyjames.biz
Mar. 5, 6
Johnny Millwater, Steve Forrest, Goonie’s
Comedy Club, Live Comedy 7:30pm & 10pm
$13 advance, $15 at the door 507-288-8130. www.gooniescomedy.com
Mar. 5-7
Pre-Season Yellowjacket Classic
Regional Recreation Sports Center, 507-280-4725. www.rochsports.com/yellowjacketclassic.php
Mar. 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
Gypsy, Rochester Civic Theatre
A Broadway smash winner of 6 Tony awards this grand musical is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Thurs. 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm, Adult $22, Senior $19, Student $12, 507-282-8481. www.rochestercivictheatre.org
Mar. 5, 12, 19,
Story Time with Kristin
ABC & Toy Zone, story time last about 30 minutes, 10:30am, FREE, 507-286-8440. www.abctoyzone.com
Mar. 6
Carolina Chocolate Drops in Concert
Mayo Civic Center, The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a group of young African-American stringband musicians that have come to together to play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolinas piedmont. Presentation Hall, 7:30pm, $15/$11, 507-328-2200.
www.riversideconcerts.com
Mar. 6
Art Center Free Family Days!
Rochester Art Center, Northern Clay Center Open, 10am-5pm, Hands On Activities, 1-4pm, FREE Admission, 507-282-8629. www.rochesterartcenter.org
Mar. 6-Apr. 4
Ice Age 2010: An Exhibit of Mammoth Proportions
Quarry Hill Nature Center, 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. Mon.-Fri. 2-5pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm; $3 Adults, $2 Kids, 507-281-6114. www.qhnc.org
Mar. 6, 13 & Apr. 3, 17, 24
Winter Farmer’s Market
Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, fresh, locally grown produce, meats, plants & flowers, baked goods, eggs, preserves and specialty items. 9am-Noon, FREE Admission, 507-273-8232. www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org
Mar. 6
Kiwanis Chili Feed
Rochester Senior Center, 18th annual chili feed, try all varieties of chili. Open to the public, tickets available at the Senior Center. Benefiting the Rochester Senior Center, 11am-7pm, Adults $6, Kids $3, Under 5 free, 507-287-1404. www.rochesterseniorcenter.org
Mar. 6
Hooray for Saturday! Special Ballet Preview: Story of Coppelia Presented by Children’s Dance Theatre
Rochester Public Library, the Children’s Dance Theatre presents an introduction to the ballet and tells the classical story of Coppelia. In this imaginative tale a mysterious toymaker creates a beautiful life-like doll named Coppelia. Costumed dancers perform an excerpt from this magical ballet, 10:30-11am, Free, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 7
Author Program: Kao Kalia Yang
Rochester Public Library, Born in Ban Vinai refugee camp in December, 1980, Kao Kalia Yang came to Minnesota in the summer of 1987, along with her parents and older sister Der. Upon graduation from Harding High School in St. Paul, MN, she attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. She graduated from Carleton College with a Bachelor degree in American Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Cross-cultural Studies, and received her Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Columbia University in New York City. She is the author of the The Late Home Comer: A Hmong Family Memoir, one of the first memoirs by a Hmong writer released with national distribution, and winner of the 2009 Minnesota Book Award for Memoir & Creative Nonfiction, 2-3pm, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 7
Taste of the Town
Rochester International Event Center, enjoy this special evening of great food and good company featuring spectacularly delicious food prepared by 30 area restaurants. Proceeds go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic, 5- 7:30pm, $40, 507-288-3663. www.usc.salvationarmy.org/rochester
Mar. 8
Choral Arts Ensemble
Saint Marys Chapel (Domitilla Building, Saint Marys Hospital), Choral concert, 7:30pm, FREE.
www.harmony.choralartsensemble.org
Mar. 8
Scott Hosier WWII Round Table
Assembly of God Church, Deception / Intelligence / Coding- The Rochester Round Table is the sharing of veterans’ stories to a public that will remember and honor them. Speakers: Fred Lyyman, Newlin Jensen, 6:30pm-live 40’s music, 7pm program, $3 donation appreciated, students
free, 507-287-1021.
Mar. 8
Lunch & Learn: Art of Singing
Rochester Art Center, Carla Thelen-Hanson, soprano and Ainhoa Urkijo, pianist, will present a series of “Art Song” compositions from various time periods. Lunch 11:30am, Program Noon-12:45pm Program free; brown bags welcome; catered lunch ordered in advance for a fee, 507-288-1197.
Mar. 8
International Women’s Day
Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, presentation by Rochester women on bettering the lives of women, 5:30-8:30pm, $15, 507-280-2195.
Mar. 10
“Minnesota and Ice Age Cycle” at the Princess Cafe
History Center of Olmsted County, 9-10:30am, FREE, 507-282-9447. www.olmstedhistory.com
Mar. 10
iFilms: International and Independent Films - Storm
Rochester Public Library, Storm. Hannah Maynard, procecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army who is accused of the deportation and later killing of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim civilians. The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Please provide guidance to your children, 6pm, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 12
Ten Cent Biscuit
Eagles Club, Ten Cent Biscuit features a group of multi-talented musicians from the Rochester, Minnesota area 8pm-Midnight, 507-289-5931. www.tencentbiscuit.com
Mar. 12, 13
Todd Johnson, Dax Jordan
Goonie’s Comedy Club, Live Comedy, 7:30pm & 10pm, $13 advance, $15 at the door, 507-288-8130.
www.gooniescomedy.com
Mar. 12
Kid’s Night with the Mammoth
Quarry Hill Nature Center, the night will include a yummy pizza dinner, screening of Ice Age 2: The Great Meltdown, time exploring the new exhibit and a fun mammoth tooth craft. Pre-registration required, 5-8pm, $15 /$10, Friends Members, 507-281-6114. www.qhnc.org
Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May. 14, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13
USA Dance
Southern MN Chapter hosts Ballroom, Rhythm, Swing Dances, Senior Center - Fred Reed Hall, Beginner and intermediate free lessons available from 7:30- 8:30pm, general dancing from 8:30-11pm. Smoke-free and alcohol-free. This is not a function of the Senior Center. Lessons 7:30pm, Dancing 8:30-11pm, $6 members, $8 non-members, $5 high school students, 507-284-3741. www.somnusadance.org
Mar. 12-13, 18-20, 25-27
Last of the Boys
Rochester Repertory Theatre, A Drama by Steven Dietz, 8pm, Adults $20; Students/Seniors on Thurs $12, on Fri/Sat $18, 507-289-1737. www.rochesterrep.org
Mar. 12-14
Home, Vacation And RV Show
Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas, 47th Annual Home, Vacation and RV Show at Graham Arenas at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, FREE parking and FREE admission. Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am- 4pm, FREE, 507-281-6040. www.cumulusrochester.com/homeshow/homeshow2010.html
Mar. 12-14
Coppelia
Mayo Civic Center, Children’s Dance Theatre Delightful full-length, 2-hour ballet. This is a comedic ballet about a mysterious toy-maker, Dr. Coppelius, who lives in the town square. Dr. Coppelius shares his house with the beautiful life-like doll, Coppelia, which he created to keep himself company in his workshop. Fri. at 7pm; Sat. at 1pm & 7pm; Sun. at 1pm $13 advance/$15 door (12 & under); $16 advance/$18 door (adults), 507-281-3335. www.rochesterchildrensdancetheatre.com
Mar. 13
RSOC - An Evening of Chamber Music Concert
Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale chamber music concert, 7:30pm, Adults $21, $25, Youth $11, $15, 507-286-8742. www.rochestersymphony.org
Mar. 13
RCTC Asian Fusion Festival
HEINZ Center Cafeteria, Annual Asian New Year cultural show with free dinner, 6-10pm, Students $5, Non students $7, 507-285-7264.
Mar. 13
Lady Luncheon and Fashion Show
Rochester Senior Center, Fashions by the Dress Barn and make-overs by the Rochester School of Hair Design. Lunch served at 11:30am: beauty fair following event. 11:15am-2pm, Adults $10, Children 12 and under $8, 507-287-1404. www.rochesterseniorcenter.org
Mar. 13
Hooray for Saturday! Family Films: Dr. Seuss on the Loose!
Rochester Public Library, join us for three musical films including: Green Eggs and Ham, The Sneetches, and the Zax, 10:30am, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 14
Table Tennis Program
Rochester Public Library, learn more about it and try your hand at it with help from members of the Rochester Table Tennis Club, in the auditorium. 2- 3:30pm, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 14
Flea Market
Mayo Civic Center, the show for antiques, toys, coins, collectibles, gifts and more, 10am-4pm, $2 Admission, 641-832-2700 or
507-269-1473. www.iridescenthouse.com
Mar. 15
Harmony for Mayo presents Todd Menton
Mayo Clinic, Celtic-influenced music performed in the Hage Atrium (Siebens Building, subway level), 12:10-1pm, FREE.
www.harmony.choralartsensemble.org
Mar. 18, 21
Opera & Ballet in Cinema Series: Carmen
Galaxy 14 Cine, Thurs. at 7pm; Su.n at 1pm, $20 Adult, 507-529-1730. www.wehrenberg.com
Mar. 19, 20
Dwayne Gill, Tommy Thompson
Goonie’s Comedy Club, live Comedy, 7:30pm & 10pm, $13 advance, $15 at the door, 507-288-8130.
www.gooniescomedy.com
Mar. 20
Hooray for Saturday! The Real Life Of Author Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rochester Public Library, 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, 10:30-11am, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 20
Cabin Fever Bean Bag Tournament
Eagles Club, overcome cabin fever and further the battle against cancer by participating in this indoor Bean Bag Tournament at the Rochester Eagles Club. Register by March 1. Teams will be notified of game start times by March 13, $20 per individual or $40 per team, 507-250-0087.
www.cfbeanbags.yolasite.com
Mar. 20
Lucky Green 5K
Running Room, join us for a run starting at Soldiers Field Memorial Park and winding downtown along the river, 9am start time, 507-254-2703. www.rochestertrackclub.com
Mar. 20
Rochester Aria Group- Both Sides Now
First Unitarian Universalist Church , an exploration of the disparate aspects of love and romance in opera, 7:30pm, Individual Tickets $15, Children 14 & under, FREE. www.rochesterariagroup.org
Mar. 20-21
Rochester Woodcarvers Annual Woodcarving Show
Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, FREE admission. Carvings, tools, blanks and wood for sale. People’s Choice Competition, 10am-4pm both days FREE admission, 507-285-1620. www.rochesterwoodcarvers.com
Mar. 22
Harmony for Mayo presents Charles Gray, Elinor Niemisto & young artists
Mayo Clinic, classical music performed in the Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level), 12:10-1pm, FREE. www.harmony.choralartsensemble.org
Mar. 24-27
The Traveling Treasure Chest Children’s Consignment Sale
Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, market includes new or gently used bargains in infant thru junior sized clothing, maternity items, nursing items, prom dresses, dance clothes and shoes, children/baby furniture and equipment, sporting equipment, videos/dvd’s, books/tapes, shoes, toys and more. Choose to consign your own items or shop only. Wed., 5-8pm; Thurs. and Fri., 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-6pm. FREE admission for shoppers; $12 consignors, 641-512-8639. www.thetravelingtreasurechest.com
Mar. 24
Calculus: The Musical!
Hill Theatre - UCR Campus, a comic “review” of the concepts and history of calculus, 7pm, $15, 507-285-7457.
Mar. 25, 28
Opera & Ballet in Cinema Series: Stravinksy & The Ballet Russes
Galaxy 14 Cine, Thurs. 3/25 at 7pm; Sun. 3/28 at 1pm, $15 Adult; $10 Child, 507-529-1730. www.wehrenberg.com
Mar. 27-28
Jesus is Alive! A Dramatic Easter Musical.
Presented by the Worship Ministry of Autumn Ridge Church, Palm Sunday Weekend. Holy Week Services: Good Friday communion Service•April 2, 7pm. Easter Emmaus Service•April 3, 5:30pm. Sunrise Service•April 4, 6:30am. Easter Service•April 4, 9am. Easter Service•April 4, 10:30am. Worship at Autumn Ridge Church: Emmaus Service-Saturday 5:30pm•Contemporary Worship and Weekly Communion, Adoration Service-Sunday 9am•Led by the Sancttuary Choir and Orchestra, Celebration Service-Sunday 10:30am•Led by the Praise Team and Celebration Band. Call 507-288-8880 or visit us at www.autumnridgechurch.org. Autumn Ridge Church is located at 3611 Salem Road SW, Rochester, just off Circle Dr. SW behind the Olmsted History Center.
Mar. 26, 27
Amaru, Tim Harmston
Goonie’s Comedy Club, live comedy, 7:30pm & 10pm, $13 advance, $15 at the door, 507-288-8130. www.gooniescomedy.com
Mar. 27
Family Films: Picture Book Classics
Rochester Public Library, some stories are too good to miss! Our family film program includes the classic tales: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Curious George Rides a Bike, and Caps for Sale, 10:30-11am, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 27
Retired Treasure and Bake Sale
Rochester Senior Center, purchase retired treasures and baked goods at the Rochester Senior Center, 8am-Noon, FREE, 507-287-1404. www.rochesterseniorcenter.org
Mar. 27
Race for Research
Mayo Park, support research in the field of physical therapy by entering this race sponsored by the Physical Therapy Class of 2011. All of the proceeds will go directly to funding American Physcial Therapy Association in the Miami-Marquette Challenge to directly advance research in physical therapy, 9am start time. www.rochesterraceforresearch.com
Mar. 28
Yaggy Colby History Lecture: Patricia Bauer & David Geister
Rochester Public Library, David Geister and Patricia Bauer will be speaking about their children’s book, “B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet Presented by History Center of Olmsted County in cooperation with Rochester Public Library. Costs underwritten by Yaggy Colby Associates. 2:30-3:30pm, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
Mar. 29
Harmony for Mayo presents Maud Hixson & Rick Carlson
Mayo Clinic, vocal jazz standards performed in the Barbara Woodward Lips Atrium (Charlton building, subway level) 12:10-1pm, FREE. www.harmony.choralartsensemble.org
Mar. 31
YA Game Night
Rochester Public Library, want to try your hand the Wii? Need to challange your Guitar Hero skills against others? Do you like to Dance, Dance Revolution or play other computer games? Then come to our game night and have some fun playing games with other local teens, 7- 8:30pm, FREE, 507-328-2300. www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org
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