Calendar of Rochester Area Events

Events for March 19, 2010

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Ice Age 2010: An Exhibit of Mammoth Proportions

Quarry Hill Nature Center, Mar. 6-Apr. 4 2010

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, MN55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-6114.

Visit us online at www.qhnc.org

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Mary Solberg and Vladimir Stupar Exhibit at Crossings

Crossings at Carnegie, Mar. 15-20, 22-26 2010

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, MN55992 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

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March MODness

Austin Area Arts Center, Mar. 17-21, 24-28 2010

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, MN55912 (view map and get directions)

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

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Here...Half Blind Exhibit

Rochester Art Center, Mar. 17-21, 24-28, 31-Apr. 4 & Apr. 7-11 2010

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, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org

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Gypsy

Rochester Civic Theatre, Mar. 18-21, 25-28 2010

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, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.rochestercivictheatre.org

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Last of the Boys

Rochester Repertory Theatre, Mar. 18-20, 25-27 2010

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, MN55906 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.rochesterrep.org

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9th Annual North American Farm & Power Show

Steele County Fairgrounds Four Seasons Centre, Mar. 18-20 2010

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, MN55060 (view map and get directions)

For more information, email tradexpo@tradexpos.com .

Visit us online at www.tradexpos.com/farmpowr

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Minnesota Senior State Championship Meet

Rochester Recreation Center, Mar. 18-21 2010

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, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.swimorcas.com

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Dave Reynolds featuring Tim Reynolds

studio324, Mar. 19 2010

Acoutsic guitarist Dave Reynolds featuring Tim Reynolds with mara.kari opening.
Time: Concert at 7pm, doors open at 6pm
Price: Free

studio324
324 South Broadway
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-259-2973 or email info@studio324.org .

Visit us online at www.studio324.org

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Charlie Bee

Redwood Room, Mar. 19 2010

Live jazz music.
Time: Thursday 6pm-9:30pm; Friday 7pm-11pm
Price: No cover

Redwood Room
300 1st Ave NW
Rochester, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-2978.

Visit us online at www.redwoodroom.com

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The Resonators

Ron's Place, Mar. 19 2010

Live music
Time: 9pm
Price: $5

Ron's Place
1625 South Broadway
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-424-5880.

Visit us online at www.ronsplacelq.com

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Jeff Clark Ensemble

Pappageorge Taverna, Mar. 19 2010

Big Sax Sound of Jazz
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Price: No cover

Pappageorge Taverna
150 Broadway Ave S.
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-2020.

Visit us online at www.michaelsfinedining.com

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Ted Eckhardt & Mike Nesbit

Sontes, Mar. 19, 20 2010

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

Sontes
4 3rd Street
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-292-1628.

Visit us online at www.sontes.com

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The Promise

Bethel Lutheran Church, Mar. 19-21 2010

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, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-6430.

Visit us online at www.thepromiserochester.com

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Magician Bob Miller

Paradise Petes, Mar. 19, 26 & Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010

Tableside magic and balloons.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Price: Free

Paradise Petes
14 17th Avenue NW
Miracle Mile Shopping Center
Rochester, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-2213 or email bobm@bobmillermagic.com .

Visit us online at www.bobmillermagic.com

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Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club

Rochester Athletic Club, Mar. 19, 22, 26, 29 2010

See web site for additional info.
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM, Fridays at 12:30 PM
Price: $5.00

Rochester Athletic Club
3100 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-0896 or email dcenderson@charter.net .

Visit us online at www.bridgeclubsites.com/duplicate/

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Dwayne Gill, Tommy Thompson

Goonie's Comedy Club, Mar. 19, 20 2010

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

Goonie's Comedy Club
7 Second St. SW
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.gooniescomedy.com

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Friday Night Magic

Games by James, Mar. 19, 26 2010

Features a card game called Magic the Gathering. The participants will play each other in tournament format with prizes awarded for the top eight players. 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.
Time: 5:30pm-11:30pm
Price: The cost is either $6.00 or $15.00 depending on what format the tournament is using

Games by James
111 S. Broadway Suite 207
The Shops at University Square
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-280-8828.

Visit us online at www.gamesbyjames.biz

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Long Shot

Canadian Honker Restaurant, Mar. 19 2010

Playing classic rock.
Time: 8:30pm
Price: No cover

Canadian Honker Restaurant
1203 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.canadianhonker.com

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Rick Lee

Daniels Northwoods Lounge, Mar. 19, 20 2010

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

Daniels Northwoods Lounge
504 S. Mantorville Ave.
Kasson, MN55944 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.danielsrestaurant.org

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Story Time with Kristin

ABC & Toy Zone, Mar. 19, 26 2010

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

ABC & Toy Zone
122 17th Ave NW, Miracle Mile Shopping Center
Rochester , MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-286-8440.

Visit us online at www.abctoyzone.com