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Calendar of Rochester Events

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Events for May 14, 2008


Mayo Clinic Tour

Mayo Clinic, May. 12-16, 19-23, 27-30 & Jun. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 2008

The General Tour includes a 20 minute historical film about the Mayo Clinic, followed by a 90 minute walking tour of the downtown Mayo campus.
Time: 10am
Price: Free

Mayo Clinic
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN55905 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-284-2511.


Mayo Clinic Art Tour

Mayo Clinic, May. 12-16, 19-23, 27-30 & Jun. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 2008

An art and architecture tour featuring Rodin, Andy Warhol, Yaacov Agam, Dale Chihuly and many more renowned artists from different time periods and cultures.
Time: 1:30pm
Price: Free

Mayo Clinic
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN55905 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-284-2511.


Flamingo Bingo

Flamingo Bingo, May. 13-18, 20-25, 27-Jun. 1 & Jun. 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 2008

Time: 6:30 pm early bird, 7:15 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm
Price: Packets: small $11, med $14, large $16

Flamingo Bingo
2828 East Frontage Road NW
Rochester, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-0988.

Visit us online at www.circusworldbingo.com


Ed Fischer: 25 Years of Cartooning

History Center of Olmsted County, May. 13-17, 20-24, 27-31 & Jun. 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 2008

Ed Fischer has been cartooning for over two centuries. His cartoons have appeared in papers nationwide, including Rochester's Post Bulletin. The exbihit will include 44 cartoons on four major themes: Transportation, Politics and Politicians, Health and Rochester.
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Price: $5 Adults, $2 Children, OCHS Members free.

History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Dr SW (Cty Rd 22)
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.olmstedhistory.com


Santiago Cucullu: Creaks and Shafts, 'A Hungry Feeling Came Over Me Stealing' or ' Strange People in Strange Places'

Rochester Art Center, May. 13-18, 20-25, 27-Jun. 1 & Jun. 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 2008

Argentianean born artist Santiago Cucullu's work includes large wall drawings, sculptural installations and works on paper. His sources are often based on material found in Buenos Aires. His works often allude to political imagery in his native Argentina.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am -9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price: Adults $3, Senior $2, Members and Students Free

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


Roman Signer: Works

Rochester Art Center, May. 13-18, 20-25, 27-Jun. 1 & Jun. 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 2008

One of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions dedicated to the artist in the United States. Featuring sculpture, drawings, films and videos.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price: Adults $3, Seniors $2, Members and Students Free

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


Inna Novikova

Cornucopia Art Center, May. 13-18 2008

Paintings on heavily textured canvas using modeling paste, gold leaf, oil pastels, acrylics and craft paper. A major theme of Novikova's artistic explorations are childhood perceptions and memories.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5 pm, Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Price: Free

Cornucopia Art Center
103 Parkway Ave. N
Lanesboro, MN55949 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.lanesboroarts.org


"Object Lessons" by Andrew Chulyk

Cornucopia Art Center, May. 13-18, 20-25, 27-31 2008

Andrew’s Artist Spotlight exhibit will feature sculptures made with miscellaneous industrial materials, antique machine parts and discarded objects. These objects are idiosyncratic commentaries on daily life that are both alien and familiar.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Price: Free

Cornucopia Art Center
103 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN55949 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.lanesboroarts.org


IFilms: International and Independent Film

Rochester Public Library, May. 14 2008

The iFilms series is intended for mature adults.
Time: 6pm
Price: Free

Rochester Public Library
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-285-8000 or email audrey@rochester.lib.mn.us .

Visit us online at www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org


Story Time with Peter

ABC & Toy Zone, May. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 2008

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.


Rochester Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas, May. 14-15 2008

Time: Wed. 4-7 pm, Thurs. 8 am- 1:30 pm
Price: Free

Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas
16th Street & 3rd Avenue SE
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, .


Coffee at the Princess Cafe

History Center of Olmsted County, May. 14 2008

"A Postcard History of Rochester" presented by Alan Calavano.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Price: Members Free, Non-members $2

History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Dr SW (Cty Rd 22)
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

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

Visit us online at www.olmstedhistory.com


Lanesboro Farmer's Market

Sylvan Park, May. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 2008

Locally grown products. Produce, plants, baked good, preserves and meats.
Time: Wed. 4-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-12 pm
Price: Free

Sylvan Park
Hwy 16 and Hwy 250
Lanesboro, MN55949 (view map and get directions)

For more information, .

Visit us online at www.lanesboro.com


Karaoke

Viking Lounge, May. 14-17, 21-24, 28-31 & Jun. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 2008

Time: 9pm-close
Price: Free

Viking Lounge
1630 Broadway Ave S
Holiday Inn South
Rochester, MN55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-1844.

Visit us online at www.hisouthrochester.com


Texas Hold'em Poker

Mickey's Irish Saloon, May. 14, 21, 28 & Jun. 4, 11, 18, 2008

Time: 7 pm

Mickey's Irish Saloon
1605 Civic Center Drive NW
Rochester, MN55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-535-0557.

Visit us online at www.mickeysirishsaloon.com/


Carillon Concert

Plummer Building, May. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & Jun. 4, 2008

Time: 12:00 pm
Price: Free

Plummer Building
2nd Street & 2nd Avenue SW
Rochester, MN55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-284-8294.

Visit us online at www.mayoclinic.org/becomingpat-rst/tours.html


Don Van Schaick

RedWood Room, May. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 & Jun. 4, 11-12, 18-19, 2008

Time: 6-9:30 pm
Price: Free

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