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Vol. 3, Issue 4April 200718 Bridge SquareNorthfield, MN 55057507/663-7937neg@byallmeansgraphics.com
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Spring is in the air and what a great season to be in Northfield. Trees arebudding, the birds are singing and the air is fresh and crisp. With the onsetof spring comes the time for the prom. To many, the prom holds dearmemories and to others, this is an experience yet to be. If you have a stu-dent in your life that will soon be attending prom, be sure they read PeggyHanson’s Prom Survival Guide on page 29. This column offers excellent
advice and answers the etiquette ques-tions that relate to the prom. Tips onwho pays for dinner, how much to tipthe server and how to pin on a corsagecan all be found here!
Susan Hvistendahl digs up the mostinteresting historical facts aboutNorthfield. Find her HistoricHappenings article on page 22. Can you
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ContentsContents
1. Christopher Aspaas (page 11), 2. HappyDaze Play Actors (page 4), 3. Baseball Storiesat The Grand (page 9), 4. Jay Allen Hansenartwork (page 2) , 6. The Ware (page 23), 7. Smokescreen band (page 11).
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Northfield Arts Guild304 Division St. • 645-8877www.northfieldartsguild.org
Todd Shanafelt, ceramic artistReception April 5 • 7-9 p.m
Lynne Baur, watercolorsReception April 12 • 6-8 p.m.
ArtOrg Moving Walls Gallery200 Division St. • 645-2555www.artorg.infoHot Glass ExhibitOpening April 20Blown glass art from ArtOrg col-laboration with Red Wing’sAnderson Center. Instructor andstudent work on display.
Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 646-4469www.carleton.edu/campus/gallery
Gender StitcheryNine artists who knit and sew.
Grezzo Gallery16 Bridge Sq. • 581-2161www.grezzogallery.com
Jay Allen HansenReception April 136:30-9:30 p.m.
Swag423 Division St. • 663-8870
Spring Garden sculptures havearrived.
The HideAway421 Division St. • 664-0400www.jamesganghideaway.com
Group showWork from Susan Kuehn, JoyceFrancis and Jill Enestvedt dis-played.
GoodBye Blue Monday319 Division St. • 663-6188
Semi-permanent collection
Hogan Brothers415 Division St. • 645-6653
Rotating collection of artists
The Art Store314 Division St. • 663-0021
Jake Tyler, pencil drawings
Leon Gangloff, pen and ink
Carleton College Gould LibraryOne N. College St. • 646-4260www.apps.carleton.edu/campus/library/now/exhibits/
The Shikoku Pilgrimage; Artifactsand books from members of theCarleton community who walkedthis buddist pilmigrage.
The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center, 1520 St. Olaf Ave.646-3556www.stolaf.edu/depts/art/
Senior Art Show 1 and 2Receptions April 15 and April 292-4 p.m.
art p r o d u c t s o f h u m a n c r e a t i v i t yExhibits Art – it’s everywhere, it’s everywhere! If we missed someone’s
favorite spot, enlighten us for next time.
Don’t missArt Crawl
Friday, April 20th
Friday Art Shows on Northfield.orgMake sure to catch the Friday art shows, every
Friday, on Northfield.org! Post your latest masterpiece or just wander through the endless
talent here in Northfield.
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TheaterHappy Daze Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School AuditoriumEscaping the troubles of his real world, J.T. absorbs himselfin too much nostalgic television. Suddenly, he's convincedthat he's living in his "perfect world" of the 1950s, where lifeis simpler and he's “cool.” J.T. interacts with a cast of 40 pluscharacters as he fights through his problems and learns tocope with the real world of today. The show contains several50's dance numbers. Northfield Middle School studentscomprise the cast. Written by William Gleason. Tickets avail-able at the door at 6:45 p.m.
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Taming of the ShrewWednesday-Saturday, April 11-14 • 7:30 p.m.;Sunday, April 15 • 6:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf“What, did he marry me to famish me?…He does it underthe name of perfect love.” So says Kate in Shakespeare’scomedy, “The Taming of the Shrew.” Petruchio’s arrangedmarriage to Kate (a.k.a. “the fiend of hell”) begins as a get-rich-quick scheme, but ends with complete domination overhis bride. Through a series of elaborately farcical devices,Petruchio manages to bring the previously untamable Kateto her knees. Although the path to Kate’s domestication iscomic, the outcome is not. This play seeks to examine thehuman urge to control what we love and to rein in whatdelights us. Filled with humorous subplots, spoofs ofauthoritarian power and daft suitors, this is a comic delightserved with a bite. Written by William Shakespeare.
Very Short Play Festival 2Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterTwo days, 26 plays! Plays written by local playwrights of allages of 10 minutes or less in length. Submissions includecomplete short plays or stand-alone excerpts from longerworks. Comedy, drama, interactive, musical, absurdist,monologue, all types of play will be presented. Tickets atdoor, $7. For more information call 645-8877.
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Author: Harmon Leon • 8 p.m.The Contented CowHarmon Leon, Northfield native andauthor of “The Harmon Chronicles” and“The Infiltrator: My Undercover Exploitsin Right Wing America,” will speak abouthis adventures and show a DVD of hisinfiltrations.
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented CowHigh-quality renditions of classic ’60s-’70s rock and roll.Close your eyesand take yourselfback. These boysdare to go wherefew musicians havegone before – JimiHendrix, InnaGadda da Vida andthe Doors – suc-cessfully
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
Student Recital • 11:30 a.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Art Lecture: Photography • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. OlafAngela Strassheim, photography.
Michael Anderson The Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern LoungeThe Piano Man has a local following, so arrive early to get atable. Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests fromthe audience.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
Convocation: Nancy Baron • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonNancy Baron, educator and leading con-sultant on the effects of trauma and con-flict on children, presents “CommunityBased Peace and Building Initiatives.”
Kim Bloom 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Goodsell Observatory Open House • 8:30 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, CarletonIf skies are clear, view stars, nebulas and planets. Dresswarmly!
Mark Mraz • 8:30 p.m.Froggy BottomsForget about life for awhile with thepiano man.
The Anonymous 3The Contented Cow
Kevin StankeThe Tavern LoungeLocal acoustic talent: Kevin Stankeon guitar, vocals and harmonica;Mike Cini on drums; and RyanNielsen on bass.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 3
Lecture: Jonathan Adler • 12 p.m.Olin Hall 2, CarletonVisiting professor in philosophy, Jonathan Adler, presents“Faith and Fanaticism,” addressing the intellectual dimen-sion of fanaticism, particularly as it leads to terrorism.
Book Launch • 4 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum, CarletonCarleton alum Dennis Cass introduces hisnew book, “Head Case: How I Almost LostMy Mind Trying to Understand My Brain.”
Political Speech • 6 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. OlafThe Political Awareness Committee pres-
ents Ember Reichgott Junge and Annette Meeks. These twospeakers will discuss some of the top issues plaguingMinnesotans and respond to any questions from the audi-ence. The audience is welcome to bring food in from thecafetaria or the Cage.
Film Lecture: Yonghi Yang • 8 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum, CarletonAsian filmmaker Yonghi Yang discussess her experience as afilmmaker.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
Lecture: Dr. John Merriam • 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum, CarletonDr. John Merriam of Yale University presents “Dynamite:Emile Henry, the Cafe Terminus and the Origins of ModernTerrorism in Fin-de-Siecle Paris.”
Artist Appearance • 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 104, CarletonNew Zealand artists Alexand Manos Nathan discusstheir work.
MONDAY, APRIL 2
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented CowMusic from Denmark,Finland, Iceland, Norway andSweden and their Americanimmigrant communities.Participants and listeners of allages and levels of experienceare welcome, creating a sup-portive learning and socializ-ing environment. Nordic Jam isa weekly staple of the Cow.
Film: Dear Pyongyang • 7:30 p.m.Viking Theater, St. OlafYonghi Yang’s film, Dear Pyongyang, will be shown. The filmis a story of a family divided by political loyalty. Followingthe screening, Yang will moderate a brief discussion of thefilm. A reception in the filmmaker’s honor will then followin the Viking Theater lobby.
Senior Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafHannah Braasch, piano.
HAPPEN INGS
Nordic Jam
Manos Nathan
Alex Nathan
Jellystone Yogi
Kevin Stanke
Nancy Baron
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SATURDAY, APRIL 7
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Jeff RayThe Tavern LoungeMighty fine guitar andharp. Ray walks a thinline between blues andfolk, one minute strut-tng a slide-guitar, thenext blasting off into aone-man-band train ride.
MONDAY, APRIL 9
Lecture: Michael McColly • 7 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum,CarletonFormer Peace Corps volunteer andjournalist Michael McColly presents,“SpiritualActivism andAIDS: An HIV+Writer’sJourney” – amultimediaperformancefrom his book“The After-Death Room.”
Nordic Jam 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented CowScandinavian music jam session.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
Mid-East Connections Series • 7 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonLouis Fishman, visiting instructor inhistory, speaks about, “Reflections onOttoman Palestine: RethinkingJewish and Palestinian Nationalism,1908-1914.”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
Psychology Speech • 3:30 p.m.Olin Hall 141, CarletonEric Turkheimer speaks about“What Behavior Genetics is Not, andWhat It Could Be.”
Junior Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafClaire Root and Katie Lutes, sopranos.
The Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.
Senior Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafPaul Melcher, piano.
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented CowHigh-quality renditions of classic ’60s-’70s rock and roll.Close your eyes and take yourself back.
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
Baseball Storytelling Event • 6 p.m.The Grand Event CenterThe Northfield HistoricalSociety presents this eveningof baseball titled, “Way Back.It’s off the Wall!” Indoor tail-gating starts at 6 p.m. withstorytelling to follow.Proceeds benefit the NHS.Admission: $3 non-members.Contact Hayes Scriven forinformation, 645-9268.
Global Citizenship Lecture: Kathryn Sikkink • 6 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Vintage Band Festival Meeting • 7 p.m.Northfield Public LibraryShare your reflections on last summer’s Vintage BandFestival and lend your insights into the possibility of arepeat performance in 2008.
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HAPPENINGSArt Lecture: Printmaking • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. OlafDiane Willow, printmaking.
The Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.
Student Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Michael Anderson The Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
The Norwegian CowboyThe Tavern LoungeOld school country, honky tonk, ’50s,’70s and ’80s rock. Not so much the’60s. Bring some beef jerky!
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
Convocation: Benjamin Friedman • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonHarvard University economist Benjamin Friedman arguesthat economic growth, far from fostering rapacious materi-alism, is a prerequisite for creation of a liberal, open societyin his convocation titled, “The Moral Consequences ofEconomic Growth.” Book signing follows.
Lecture: Latif Borat • 5 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton“Islam and Its Mystical Path: Sufism,” a lecture by Turkishmusician, Latif Borat.
The Occasional Jazz Quartet • 5-7 p.m.The Contented CowPeter Bodurtha follows at 8:30 p.m.
Twin City PlayboysThe Contented CowCajun and country from Texas andSouthwest Louisiana. The Playboys,based out of Minneapolis, are KevinAthoney on fiddle, Al Epp on trap kit,Eric Paulson on bull fiddle and BillQuinn on pedal steel.
BugsyDawn’s Corner BarClassic rock ‘n’ roll.
Norwegian Cowboy
McColly, right, andfriend
Jeff Ray
SmokescreenDawn’s Corner BarSmokescreen is arock variety bandwith DwightHolmbo on guitar,harmonica, fiddleand vocals. Also,singing lead and
playing guitar is Jason Vukelic, Donavon Skinner singsbackup and plays bass guitar and Jesse Bohnsack is on drums.
Bonnie and the ClydesThe Tavern LoungeTake a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace andflower power from the late ’60s and early ’70s. The Bonnie isBonnie Jean Flom; the Clydes are Bill McGrath and ScottMcMillan.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
Northfield Quilters Show • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Northfield Middle School“Where Art Meets Tradition” with featured quilter TerryKrippner. Small quilt auction, raffle, demonstrations, vin-tage quilts and vendors. Admission: $3.
Yom haShoah Day of Remembrance • 12-6 p.m.Severance Great Hall, CarletonHolocaust vigil with reading of names and featuring childsurvivor Lucy Smith, guest speaker.
St. Olaf Art Reception 1 • 2 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. OlafWorks of 15 senior artists – the culmination of four year’sstudy of visual art. Show runs April 15-24. All media repre-sented.
Veselica Spring Concert • 2:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. OlafSt. Olaf ’s international dance company performs its springconcert. Dance from around the world!
Viking Chorus/Minnesota BoysChoir Concert • 2:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Faculty Recital • 3 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonNina Olsen, clarinet; Mary JoGothmann, piano.
Senior Recital • 4:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafJames Haas, flute.
The Taming of the Shrew • 6:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.
Senior Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafNick Klemetson, piano.
Senior Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafJaclyn Schwartz, piano.
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Harmonic VoodooThe Tavern LoungeSpellbinding. Find your groove, sit back and enjoy.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Healthy Kids Day • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Northfield Middle SchoolFamily fun event promoting healthy lifestyles for children ofall ages. Food, games, acitivities, demonstrations, craft boothsand prizes for kids K-12. Admission: one canned good.
Northfield Quilters Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Northfield Middle School“Where Art Meets Tradition” with fea-tured quilter Terry Krippner. Smallquilt auction, raffle, demonstrations,vintage quilts and vendors.Admission: $3.
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Spring Forward • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheatreDance performance by professional and student dancers.
The Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf ’s international dance company performs its springconcert. Dance from around the world!
Roger Anderson Trio The Contented Cow
HAPPENINGS April 13 ContinuedMONDAY, APRIL 16
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented CowWeekly Scandinavian music jamsession. Listen. Jam. Enjoy.
Cantorei Concert • 7:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Art Opening and Reception • 6:30 p.m.Grezzo GalleryArtist Jay Allen Hansen.
Junior Art Show andReception • 7 p.m.Boliou Hall Gallery, CarletonWorks by junior studio artmajors.
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Senior Recital for Distinction 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafRachel Nesvig, hardanger.
Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. OlafSt. Olaf ’s international dance companyperforms its spring concert. Dance fromaround the world!
Faculty Recital • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonNicola Melville, piano.
Senior Recital for Distinction • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafAlan Naylor, voice.
Christopher Aspaas, VikingChorus Conductor
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Senior Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafAnnie Becker, soprano; Molly Sell, piano.
Student Recital • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. Olaf
Senior Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafLauren Vork, trombone.
Jellystone Yogi 9 p.m.The Contented CowHigh-quality rendi-tions of classic ’60s-’70s rock and roll.Close your eyes andtake yourself back.
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Global Citizenship Lecture: Stuart Gibson • 4 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Artist Lecture: Lewis • 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 104, CarletonJewelry maker Keith Lewis will speak about his work.
Student Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Poetry Event • 9 p.m.The Contented CowIn honor of national poetry month, River City Books issponsoring this open-mic poetry night. Bring your ownpoem or someone else’s, read it interpretively, deadpan orjust come and listen.
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man. What theheck, put a buck in his jar and say, “man, what are you doinghere?”
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Convocation: Stuart Gibson • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonFine arts and cultural heritage consultant Stuart Gibsonspecializes in assisting cultural organizations and govern-ments during economic and political transition, advisinggovernments on how to save their national treasures. Heworks primarily in Central Asia, Central Eastern Europe,China and the Middle East, introducing enhanced manage-ment skills and links with organizations in Western Europeand North America.
Lecture: Dr. S. James Gates • 5 p.m.Olin Hall 141, CarletonGuest speaker, Dr. S. James Gates, presents “SUSY and theLords of the Rings.” Come hear about supersymmetry, thepossibility of new forms of matter and energy, and the parti-cle accelerator ring called the Large Hadron Collider thatwill help rule them all.
Pride Banquet • 5:30 p.m.Severance Great Hall, CarletonAnnual celebration of Carleton’slesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenderand allied community.
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Early Music Singers/Collegium 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
MartyAnderson andthe GoodsThe ContentedCowAcoustic, elec-tric, classic rockand countryalternative with
a song list that spans the decades: Dylan, Young,Springsteen, Wilco, Beatles, Hiatt, Ryan Adams and SteveEarle. Band members are: Martin, Michael and ColinAnderson, Paul DeLong and Andy Ebling.
Spring Art Crawl • 6-9 p.m.Northfield Art GalleriesNorthfield gallery event with special exhibits and works ofart. Participating galleries include: Northfield Arts Guild,ArtOrg, Carleton College Art Gallery, Flaten Art Museum-St. Olaf, St. Olaf Art House and Grezzo Gallery.
Very Short Play Festival 2 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterSee page 4.
High School Jazz Band Swing Dance • 8-10 p.m.Northfield Ballroom
Trevor MartyThe Tavern Lounge
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TUESDAY, APRIL 17
Debussy Prelude Night • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Speaker: Michelle Malkin • 7 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. OlafMichelle Malkin, an American columnist,author and political commentator speakson "Invasion: How America Still WelcomesTerrorists, Criminals and Other ForeignMenaces to Our Shores." Malkin speaks ofhow America's immigration system led tothe 9/11 attack.
Jazz Bands Concert • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle SchoolNorthfield High School and Middle School jazz bands perform.
Guest Artist Concert • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonInternational award-winning classical guitarist Petar Jankovicperforms classical guitar standards (Albeniz, Granados) andnew works written for this instrument (Dyens, Piazzolla).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Lecture: Stephen R. Lewis • 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonLecture and book signing by CarletonPresident Emeritus Stephen R. Lewis dis-cusses "Masire: Memoirs of an AfricanDemocrat," by Quett Ketumile Joni Masire,former president of Botswana and editedby Lewis.
Lecture: Yanar Mohammed and Vivian Stromberg 4:30 p.m.Leighton Hall, Carleton“A Window of Hope: Standing with Women in Iraq to EndViolence.” Yanar Mohammed is director of the Organizationof Women’s Freedom in Iraq and Vivian Stromberg is exec-utive director and a founding board member of MADRE, aninternational women's human rights organization .
HAPPENINGS ContinuedSATURDAY, APRIL 21
Senior Recital for Distinction • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafJoey Kantor, jazz piano.
Jellystone Yogi
Marty Anderson and the Goods
Stephen Lewis
Kim Bloom
Michelle Malkin
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Earth Day Celebration • 2-5 p.m.Bridge SquareCelebrate and promote sustainability as a community.Music, food, speakers and local businesses will showcaseproducts that are recycled, locally produced, fairly traded ororganically grown. Day includes a Cannon River clean-up,kids’ activities, a sustainability and energy efficiency tour ofNorthfield and a sustainable transportation parade.
Faculty Recital • 3 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonLawrence Archbold, organ.
Senior Recital • 3:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafSarah Miller, piano.
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.
Senior Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafLukas Warren and Anna Lace, voice.
Valhalla Band Concert • 7 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
songs. Newes on vocals, guitar, ukelele, harmonica and quickwit; Meg Ashling on mandoline, accordian, clarinet and vocals;Charlie Quade on bass and vocals.
HAPPENINGS April 21 ContinuedVery Short Play Festival 2 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild TheaterSee page 4.
Senior Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafSusan Wiedmeyer, soprano.
EggmenThe Contented Cow
Bad MonkeyDawn’s Corner Bar
Northfield High School Prom • 8:30 p.m.Northfield High School
Anthony NewesThe Tavern LoungeAnthony Newes made his way to Alaskawith little more then a bike, his ukeleleand the clothes on his back. He roamedthe countryside writing songs. These sto-ries find their way into his repertoire of
HAPPENINGS Continued on page 20.
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8 9Lecture: Michael McColly 7 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum,Carleton
Nordic Jam 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
10Mid-East Connections Series 7 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum,Carleton
11Psychology Speech: E. Turkheimer • 3:30 p.m.Olin Hall 141, Carleton
Junior Recital: C. Root and K.Lutes • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
The Taming of the Shrew 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf
Senior Recital: P. Melcher8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented Cow
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
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1 2Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
Film: Dear Pyongyang 7:30 p.m.Viking Theater, St. Olaf
Senior Recital: H. Braasch8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
3Lecture: Jonathan Adler 12 p.m.Olin Hall 2, Carleton
Book Launch: Dennis Cass 4 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum,Carleton
Political Speech • 6 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Film Lecture: Yonghi Yang 8 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum,Carleton
4Lecture: Dr. John Merriam 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Althenaeum,Carleton
Artist Appearance: Alex andManos Nathan 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 104, Carleton
Author: Harmon Leon 8 p.m.The Contented Cow
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented Cow
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
5Student Recital • 11:30 a.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Art Lecture: Photography • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
Michael Anderson The Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern Lounge
6Convocation: Nancy Baron • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton
Kim Bloom 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Goodsell Observatory Open House 8:30 p.m.
Mark Mraz • 8:30 p.m.Froggy Bottoms
The Anonymous 3The Contented Cow
Kevin StankeThe Tavern Lounge
7Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Twin City PlayboysThe Contented Cow
BugsyDawn’s Corner Bar
Jeff RayThe Tavern Lounge
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
12Baseball Storytelling Event • 6 p.m.The Grand Event Center
Global Citizenship Lecture: KathrynSikkink • 6 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Vintage Band Festival Meeting 7 p.m.Northfield Public Library
Art Lecture: Diane Willow • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
The Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf
Student Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Michael Anderson The Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
The Norwegian CowboyThe Tavern Lounge
13Convocation: Benjamin Friedman 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton
Lecture: Latif Borat • 5 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, Carleton
The Occasional Jazz Quartet • 5-7 p.m.The Contented Cow
Art Opening and Reception • 6:30 p.m.Grezzo Gallery
Junior Art Show and Reception • 7 p.m.Boliou Hall Gallery, Carleton
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Senior Recital for Distinction: R. Nesvig • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
Faculty Recital: N. Melville • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton
Senior Recital: A. Nayor • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Harmonic VoodooThe Tavern Lounge
14Healthy Kids Day • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Northfield Quilters Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Spring Forward • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf
Veselica Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf College
Roger Anderson Trio The Contented Cow
SmokescreenDawn’s Corner Bar
Bonnie and the ClydesThe Tavern Lounge
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15Northfield Quilters Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Yom haShoah Day ofRemembrance • 12-6 p.m.Severance Great Hall,Carleton
St. Olaf Art Reception 1 • 2 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf
Veselica Spring Concert 2:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. Olaf
Viking Chorus/MinnesotaBoys Choir Concert 2:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Faculty Recital: N. Olsen; M.Gothmann • 3 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton
Senior Recital: J. Haas4:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Taming of the Shrew • 6:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf
Senior Recital: N. Klemetson7 p.m., Urness Recital Hall, St.Olaf
Senior Recital: J. Schwartz7 p.m, Urness Recital Hall, St.Olaf
16Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
Cantorei Concert • 7:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
17Debussy Prelude Night 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Speaker: Michelle Malkin 7 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Jazz Bands Concert 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Guest Artist Concert 8 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton
18Lecture: Stephen R. Lewis4:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum,Carleton
Lecture: Yanar Mohammedand Vivian Stromberg 4:30 p.m.Leighton Hall, Carleton
Senior Recital: A. Becker;M. Sell • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Student Recital • 7:30 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. Olaf
Senior Recital: L. Vork8:15 p.m.
Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
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26The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Faculty Artist Series • 11:30 a.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Speech: Zen and Kirkegaard • 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Anthenaeum, Carleton
Cannon Valley Girl Scouts 50th AnnualMeeting • 7 p.m., The Grand Event Center
Lecture: Philip Lopate • 7 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Percussion Ensemble Concert • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Jellystone YogiThe Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern Lounge
27The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Convocation: Jacob Lief • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton
Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 12 p.m.Bald Spot (Great Hall, if rain), Carleton
A Grand Gala • 6 p.m.The Grand Event Center
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway
Ceili Rain • 7:30 p.m.American Legion Post 84 Ballroom
Potluck of Poems • 7:30 p.m.Tiny’s Hot Dogs
Happy Daze • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Jazz 1 • 8:15 p.m., The Pause, St. Olaf
The Tumeni Brothers • 8:30 p.m.Froggy Bottoms
Matt Arthur and the Bratlander’sThe Contented Cow
Kevin Stanke, The Tavern Lounge
28The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Viking/Manitou Spring Concert 2:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway
Happy Daze • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle School
Norseman Band • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
Jud’s New HarmonyThe Contented Cow
ClearblueDawn’s Corner Bar
BearThe Tavern Lounge
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
19Global Citizenship Lecture: StuartGibson • 4 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Artist Lecture: Keith Lewis 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 104, Carleton
Student Recital • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Poetry Event • 9 p.m.The Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern Lounge
20Convocation: Stuart Gibson • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton
Lecture: Dr. S. James Gates • 5 p.m.Olin Hall 141, Carleton
Pride Banquet • 5:30 p.m.Severance Great Hall, Carleton
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Early Music Singers/Collegium 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Marty Anderson and the GoodsThe Contented Cow
Spring Art Crawl • 6-9 p.m.Northfield Art Galleries
Very Short Play Festival 2 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild Theater
High School Jazz Band SwingDance • 8-10 p.m.Northfield Ballroom
Trevor MartyThe Tavern Lounge
21Senior Recital for Distinction: J. Kantor • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Earth Day Celebration2-5 p.m. Bridge Square
Faculty Recital: L. Archbold • 3 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton
Senior Recital: S. Miller • 3:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Senior Recital: L. Warren and A. Lace7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Valhalla Band Concert • 7 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Very Short Play Festival 2 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild Theater
Senior Recital: S. Wiedmeyer8:15 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
EggmenThe Contented Cow
Bad MonkeyDawn’s Corner Bar
Northfield High School Prom8:30 p.m. Northfield High School
Anthony NewesThe Tavern Lounge22
Handbell Choir Spring Concert2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Senior Recital: J. Telschow4:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
St. Olaf Band Spring Concert7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
23Senior Recital: M. Crane7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Artist Speech: D. Bailey7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 161, Carleton
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
24Lunch and Learn: PatsyDew • 12-1 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild
Lecture: G. Burghardt 12 p.m. Olin Hall 102, Carleton
Lecture: C. Petry • 12 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum,Carleton
The Great Book Raid 5-10 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Braulick Speaker: MichaelColes • 7 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf
Student Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Brass Night • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
25The Great Book Raid 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Global Citizen Lecture8 p.m.Science Center 180, St. Olaf
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented Cow
Duke ZeccoThe Contented Cow
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St. Olaf Art Reception, 2 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf
Guest Recital • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Jazz 2 and 3 • 4 p.m.The Pause, St. Olaf
Chapel Choir OratorioConcert, 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel,St. Olaf
30Composition Recital9:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
High School Spring BandConcert * 7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
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Handbell Choir Spring Concert • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Senior Recital for Distinction • 4:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafJosiah Telschow, voice.
St. Olaf Band Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
MONDAY, APRIL 23
Senior Recital for Distinction • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafMolly Crane, flute.
Artist Speech: Bailey • 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall 161, CarletonDave “Hullfish” Bailey speaks abouthis artwork.
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Lunch and Learn: Patsy Dew • 12-1 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild
Lecture: Gordon Burghardt • 12 p.m.Olin Hall 102, CarletonGordon Burghardt, comparitive psy-chologist/biologist, speaks about theevolution of play behavior in a varietyof species.
Lecture: Carl Petry • 12 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonCarl Petry is the Charles DeeringMcCormick Professor of TeachingExcellence at Northwestern University
The Great Book Raid • 5-10 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Braulick Speaker • 7 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. OlafMichael Coles, Caribou CEO.
Student Recital • 7 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Brass Night • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Global Citizen Lecture • 8 p.m.Science Center 180, St. OlafSarah Tiede Buchanan.
Jellystone Yogi • 9 p.m.The Contented Cow
Duke ZeccoThe Contented Cow
DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Faculty Artist Series • 11:30 a.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Speech: Zen and Kirkegaard • 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Anthenaeum, CarletonSpeech by Eshin Nishimura.
Cannon Valley Girl Scouts 50thAnnual Meeting • 7 p.m.The Grand Event CenterReserve your space at 645-6603.
Lecture: PhilipLopate • 7 p.m.BuntrockCommons, St. OlafPhilip Lopate, filmcritic.
Saint PaulChamberOrchestra 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Percussion Ensemble Concert • 8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Jellystone YogiThe Contented Cow
Hip-Hop Night – DJ Innovations Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs
Mark MrazThe Tavern Lounge
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Convocation: Jacob Lief • 10:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton“A New Approach for Africa: People-Centered Development” by Jacob Lief,creator of the Ubuntu Education Fund,a nonprofit education fund savinghealth and educational resources andservices.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser • 12 p.m.Bald Spot (Great Hall, if rain), CarletonEmpty Bowls 2007 Food Shelf fund-raiser. Buy the soup, keep the bowl.
HAPPENINGS ContinuedGuest Recital • 2 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafDavid Breitman, forte piano.
Jazz 2 and 3 • 4 p.m.The Pause, St. Olaf
Chapel Choir Oratorio Concert 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
MONDAY, APRIL 30
Composition Recital • 9:30 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
High School Spring Band Concert7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium
Nordic Jam • 7:30-ish p.m.The Contented Cow
BearThe Tavern Lounge
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
St. Olaf Art Reception 2 • 2 p.m.Flaten Art Museum, St. OlafWorks of 17 senior artists. Show runsApril 29-May 8.
Philip Lopate
A Grand Gala • 6 p.m.The Grand Event CenterHealthfinders Collaborative presents anight of dinner, live music and dancingfeaturing the Over and Back Band.Silent and live auction and a game ofchance. Tickets: $30, available atwww.healthfindersmn.org.
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Ceili Rain • 7:30 p.m.American Legion Post 84 BallroomBlend of pop-rock music with a flam-boyant Celtic/Irish flair. Family-friendly, alcoholic-free event. Tickets: $5.
Potluck of Poems • 7:30 p.m.Tiny’s Hot DogsPoetry lovers and writers convene toshare original works and old favorites.
Happy Daze7:30 p.m.NorthfieldMiddle SchoolSee page 4.
Jazz 1 8:15 p.m.The Pause, St.Olaf
The TumeniBrothers 8:30 p.m.FroggyBottoms
Matt Arthurand theBratlander’sThe Contented Cow
Kevin StankeThe Tavern Lounge
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
The Great Book Raid • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Northfield Ice Arena
Viking/Manitou Spring Concert2:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAway
Happy Daze • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Middle SchoolSee page 4.
Norseman Band • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
Jud’s New HarmonyThe Contented Cow
ClearblueDawn’s Corner Bar
Happy Daze-Middle SchoolActors
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“Masquerade Ball! EasterMonday, April 7, 1890, at theOpera House. Tickets $1,
gallery 50¢ with the privilege of dancing after 11 o’clock.Everybody invited. H.T. Budd.”
So read an ad in the Northfield News as H. Telford (“Tel”)Budd extended an invitation to his second annual ball. Butsponsoring entertainment events was not his primary gig. OnApril 15, 1878, Budd had opened a barbershop on WestThird Street and he spent the next 62 years there, attendingto Northfield’s tonsorial needs. Budd even made it into thecartoon feature called “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as theworld’s oldest active barber, having practiced his profession70 continuous years until his death on Oct. 14, 1940. Themost he ever charged for a haircut was 85 cents. Budd saidthat was “as high a sum as any bar-ber should extract at any time.”
April at the turn of the centurybrought varied entertainment toNorthfield, along with misfortune.On April 5, 1900, a touring com-pany presented “A YenuineYentleman” about a young immi-grant Swede, Sven Hanson, at thenew Ware Auditorium (now theGrand Event Center).
Two days later, Ibsen’s “A Doll’sHouse” hit the same stage. Thereviewer noted that this “intenselyScandinavian play” does not appealto “Anglican or American natures,especially those who come to thetheater to be amused and insistthat the play have a happy denoue-ment,” but the play was “greatlypleasing to those who join in theIbsen cult.”
Within a week of this performance,a fire broke out in the basement ofthe Ware which wrecked the inte-rior. The paper reported that “thebuilding presented a sorry sight tothe crowds of spectators who gath-ered.” Musical performances con-tinued throughout the month inother venues. After attending oneevening recital, Mr. and Mrs. F.J.Wilcox were run down by a bicyclerider in Central Park, with Mr.
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HISTORICHAPPENINGS
removes fromNorthfield businesscircles a picturesquefigure,” noted theNorthfield News.Picturesque indeed.Everett Dilley, long-time manager of TheGrand, recalled thatthe Gem established
restrictive codes of admission for its movies: no St. Olaf stu-dents and no Carleton women students were allowed to gothere, “although sometimes you could see 60 young womenlined up at the side door waiting to sneak in.” A flyer (nowin the St. Olaf archives) urged a boycott of the Gem, sayingthat Boll “doggishly cusses the Norwegian race.” The boycottwould “demonstrate our Norwegian unity and our respectfor our race.”
April of 1932 was a particularly melodious month in
Wilcox sustaining a black eye and Mrs. Wilcox being con-fined to bed for a time from the severe bruises and the“nervous shock” the accident caused her. The NorthfieldNews opined that “we have in Northfield too much of reck-less bicycle riding…It should be the duty of those who ridewheels to look out for those who walk.”
In April of 1917 The Grand temporarily became the solemovie house in Northfield when Fred Boll sold the GemTheater, located on the west side. “The sale of the Gem
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The Longfellow School Auditoriumwas the site of a Cub and Boy Scoutshow on April 16, 1955, which featuredIndian dancing and a re-enactment ofthe 1876 bank raid by the James-Younger Gang. Three hundred boysparticipated. Scouts from severaltroops donned makeup and mohairwigs and wore costumes “authenticallypatterned after the Sioux sunburstdance regalia.” They were billed as theWahkonda Great White IndianDancers.
In past Aprils, Northfielders haveenjoyed dressing up as others for enter-tainment, whether at masquerade ballsarranged by a barber in the 1890s or atScout shows in the 1950s. But of coursenothing can compare to our Septemberswhen the James-Younger Gang ridesagain (and again) in Northfield.
Information for this story was found inthe archives of the Northfield HistoricalSociety.
S P O R T S Here are the home games.
Sunday, April 1 FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Carleton College, 1 p.m.
Monday, April 2TENNIS – St. Olaf Womens vs Carleton College, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4BASEBALL – Carleton Mens vs St. Mary’s University, 2:30 p.m.
St. Olaf Mens vs Bethel University, 2:30 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Mens vs Carleton College, 3:45 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Mens Alumni Meet, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 5 FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Saint Mary’s University,
4 p.m.SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs Univ. of St. Thomas, 4 p.m.
Monday, April 9BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs Waseca, 4:30 p.m.FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Luther College, 2 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs Waseca, 4:30 p.m.TENNIS – Carleton Mens vs Macalester College, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10BASEBALL – Carleton Mens vs Hamline University, 2:30 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs Shakopee, 4:15 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs Hamline University, 4 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Mens vs Hamline University, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 12BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m.FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Martin Luther College, 4 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Womens vs Hamline University, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 13TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs Rochester Lourdes, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14BASEBALL – St. Olaf Mens vs Concordia College-Moorhead,
1 p.m.GOLF – Carleton Womens Spring Invitational, 1 p.m.SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs Gustavus Adolphus
College, 1 p.m.TENNIS – Carleton Womens vs University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire, 10 a.m.; Carleton Mens vs Gustavus AdolphusCollege, 1:30 p.m.
TRACK AND FIELD – St. Olaf Mens Meet of Saints, 12 p.m.
Sunday, April 15GOLF – Carleton Spring Invitational, 1 p.m.
Monday, April 16TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m.
Carleton Womens vs Bethel University, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Macalester College, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs New Prague, 4:15 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Mens vs University of St. Thomas, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18BASEBALL – St. Olaf Mens vs Saint John’s University,
2:30 p.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Womens vs University of St. Thomas,
3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 19BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs Hutchinson, 3:30 p.m.BASKETBALL – MYAS Basketball Tournament at St. OlafFASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs College of Saint Catherine, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs Augsburg College, 4 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Friday, April 20BASKETBALL – MYAS Girls Basketball Tournament at St. Olaf
Saturday, April 21BASEBALL – Carleton Mens vs Macalester College, 1 p.m.BASKETBALL – MYAS Girls Basketball Tournament at St. OlafTENNIS – Carleton Womens vs Gustavus Adolphus College,
10 a.m.; Carleton Mens vs St. John’s University, 2 p.m.;TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Mens Relays, 9:45 a.m.
St. Olaf Womens Manitou Classic, 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 22BASKETBALL – MYAS Girls Basketball Tournament at St. OlafFASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs College of St. Benedict, 1 p.m.TENNIS – Carleton Womens vs Gustavus Adolphus College,
10 a.m.
Monday, April 23GOLF – Raiders Girls vs Hastings, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24BASEBALL – Carleton Mens vs St. Olaf College, 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs Red Wing, 4:15 p.m.FASTPITCH – St. Olaf Womens vs Bethel University, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL – Carleton Womens vs Concordia College-
Moorhead, 4 p.m.TENNIS – Carleton Womens vs College of St. Benedict, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 26SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls vs Academy of Holy Angels,
3:30 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys vs Hutchinson, 4:15 p.m.
Friday, April 27BASKETBALL – MYAS Boys Basketball Tournament at St. OlafTENNIS – St. Olaf Womens MIAC Championships
Saturday, April 28BASKETBALL – MYAS Boys Basketball Tournament at St. OlafBASEBALL – St. Olaf Mens vs University of St. Thomas, 1 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys Invitational, 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 29BASKETBALL – MYAS Boys Basketball Tournament at St. Olaf
Monday, April 30BASEBALL – Raiders Boys vs Farmington, 4:15 p.m.
Carleton Mens vs University of Minnesota-Morris,2:30 p.m.
Carleton Symphony band under JimmyGillette returned the favor with a con-cert at the St. Olaf gym, playingChristiansen’s “Norwegian RhapsodyNo. 1,” as well as Gillette’s own “PaganSymphony.” The Northfield News com-mented on the “spirit of friendliness”and “cordial relations” of the two col-leges evidenced at the concerts.
For updates, locations or more information, go to:www.stolaf.edu/athletics/ www.carleton.edu/athletics/
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Northfield. On April 12, theMinneapolis Symphony, under its pop-ular new conductor Eugene Ormandy,played to a full and enthusiastic house of2000 at the St. Olaf College gymnasium.The next day the St. Olaf Choir, con-ducted by F. Melius Christiansen, sangat Skinner Memorial Chapel atCarleton. A week later, on April 20, the
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LS: Great house, I recognized it from aprofile I’ve seen in a magazine.
David: I started in a workshop on thetop floor of the Contented Cow.When that space became unavail-able, it made sense to combine myhome and workshop. A friend whois an architect and I worked up theplans. We used windows fromOddfellows and other recycledmaterials to keep the cost down.The best profile of the house is inthe book “Good House, CheapHouse” by Kira Obolensky.
LS: How did you get to Northfield?David: I grew up in Owatonna. After
finishing school, I chose to live here.I like the environment of the town,the benefits that the colleges bring. Ican take advantage of concerts andart shows without fighting a crowd.I never wanted to live in a big city.
LS: Tell me about your musical roots.David: I’ve played violin since I was
very young. Owatonna has a verystrong music program.
LS: How did you move from playing tothe violin to building violins?
David: In high school I enjoyed play-ing the violin, but I also enjoyed myshop classes. Arnold Krueger, theorchestra director in Owatonna,and I talked about a career directionand he knew just where to direct me– to perfect the craft of making vio-lins. I attended the Violin MakingSchool of America in Salt Lake Cityfor four years. It was ideal for me.The coursework consisted of musiclessons and lectures, but mostlyworking at a bench making violins.
LS: Did you start your own businessdirectly after school?
David: I did. The option was to eitherdo that or work doing repairs at alarge shop on the East or WestCoast. My mind was always on thenext violin I was going to make, sotaking a job doing repairs wasn’tvery interesting to me.
LS: How did you make a name foryourself in the business?
David: Fortunately, I had younger sib-lings who were playing my instru-ments in the Greater Twin CitiesYouth Orchestra. I received namerecognition through them. I alsostarted making violins and I woulddrive around to show and play theinstruments to teachers and players.
LS: Where is your market?David: Pretty much throughout the
United States. I have a few instru-ments that are now overseas, but thatis because the owner moved there.
LS: Who is playing your instruments?David: I have instruments that are
being played by major orchestramusicians in the MinnesotaOrchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony,Atlanta Symphony, the principalcellist in the Virginia Symphony,the assistant concertmaster in thePhoenix Symphony and a viola inthe Cavani Quartet.
LS: Do you make other stringedinstruments as well?
David: Primarily violins, violas andcellos, although I have made threeto four basses.
LS: What is it like listening to yourinstrument being played on thestage?
David: It is really enjoyable. It is idealwhen there is a quartet or quintet ofmy instruments being played. Aboutfour years ago I was contacted by “APrairie Home Companion” to be onthe show with a quintet of musiciansplaying my instruments. It was theArbor Day program and the empha-sis was on wood. The show is prettyloose, Garrison was supposed to talkwith me in advance of the show butit never happened. Finally just beforewe were to go on, he and I talked forfive to ten minutes to prepare for thelive show. Fortunately, he talked withme on the air at the beginning of theshow, before the quintet played so Iwas able to relax and really enjoy themusic.
LS: Any upcoming concerts featuringyour instruments?
David: Peter McGuire will play theTchaikovsky Violin Concerto withthe Minnesota Orchestra next sea-son on one of my violins.
LS: I’ve heard musicians say that theirinstrument sings, what does thatmean?
David: Each instrument will sound dif-ferent to every musician and musi-cians have a preference for a sound.
Some players want a more powerfulprojecting sound, while othersmight prefer a warmer, sweetersound, or possibly a combination ofseveral different qualities of sound.When someone comes to me to havean instrument made, I try anddetermine what sound they prefer. Iwill play for them on various instru-ments and have them play as well. Itdoesn’t take too long to find theirtonal preference.
LS: And then what?David: I keep meticulous records on
how I’ve created each instrument andthe nuances to each. In that way, Ican make a new violin to sound thesame as a violin I’ve made previously.
LS: How long does it take to build aviolin?
David: Each violin takes about three tofour months to make. I usually havetwo to three instruments going at atime.
LS: What is the trickiest process in themaking of a violin?
David: Probably obtaining the perfectvarnish. Each violin takes 15-20coats of varnish. There are so manyvariables and factors that perfectionbecomes a nearly unattainable goal.It is more like oil painting than whatwe normally think of as varnishing
LS: Do you still play?David: There are only so many hours
in a day. I certainly play on my own,and with my wife, Lori, who is apianist at St. Olaf.
Just Curious…And so a few quick questions and answers.
By Lora Steil
DavidFollandViolin maker
Artist Website Registration Workshop – Free workshopfor artists. Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. atCarleton’s Center for Math and Computing, 110.
Northfield YMCA - Preschool PlaytimeFridays in April, 9:30-10:15 a.m. – Northfield Armory Gym.Get moving with your preschooler. Members, free; Non-members, $5 per child.
James Gang CoffeehouseMonday: Spa Night – Spa treatments, coffee and dessert
7-9 p.m. $10. Call for reservations, 663-6060.Tuesday: Game Night. Games provided – form your own
club or tournament! 6-9 p.m.First Wednesday of the month: Knitting Class – No charge,
supplies provided.Second Wednesday of the month: Scrapbooking Class – No
charge, bring 2-3 photos.Remaining Wednesdays of the month: Project Night – Join
others for scrapbooking, knitting and socializing over a cupof coffee.
Thursday: Game Night
The KeyMondays: Book Club 5 p.m.Tuesdays: Art Project Night 7 p.m.Wednesdays: Skate Park Meetings 5 p.m.Thursdays: Writing Workshop 7 p.m. For details call 663-0715.Friday: Movie Night 7 p.m.Saturdays: ConcertsSundays: Knitting Night 7:30 p.m.
Cannon Valley Civil War Round Table • Third ThursdaysRice County Historical Society building • April 19 • 7 p.m.Monthly speakers. In April, an Owatonna dentist will talk onbattlefield dentistry, followed by Q&A, decaf coffee and mess.Annual dues $20 individuals, $25 families, $10 students.
Northfield Public Library for AdultsTuesday, April 10, 7 p.m. – Contemporary Women Writers
Book Group;“The Memory Keeper’s Daughter,”by Kim Edwards.Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m. – Classics and nonfiction Book
Group; “My Staggerford Journal,” by Jon Hassler.
River City Books Book Club • Tuesday, April 3 • 7 p.m.River City Books, downstairs, 646-7754“Portrait in Sepia” by Isabel Allende.
NORLUG (Northfield Linux Users Group) First Tuesday (April 3), 7-9 p.m.badbrain computers, 400 Washington St., 663-7050For beginners, advanced Linux users or anyone interested.
Just Food Co-op – free classes/sessions Tuesdays in April – Knitting in Northfield! - 645-6331Thursday, April 5, 6 p.m. – The Case for Natural Meat with
Kathy Zeman of Simple Harvest Farm. Just Food Co-opMeeting Room.
Thursday, April 12, 6-6:30 p.m. – Introduction to Qigongwith Jenny Gamer of Pivotal Point Oriental Medicine.Learn the art of managing your breathing as a healthmaintenance exercise. Just Food Co-op Meeting Room.
Thursday, April 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Just Food Inside andOut. Learn the inside scoop of what happens behind thescenes and how the store runs by Phil Guida, general man-ager. Cannon Valley Friends Meeting House - 313 DivisionSt. (above Jenkins Jewelers).
Monday, April 23, 6 p.m. – Fight! Before They Strike by Dr. PeteHaugen of Northfield Chiropractic. How you can fight backagainst today’s top health threats before they strike. $5 rec-ommended donation to go to www.healthfindersmn.org.Just Food Co-op Meeting Room.
Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 645-0301First and Third Mondays
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Bittersweet See page 12212 Division St. S. • 645-5922 – Open 7days a week, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Made-to-order sandwiches, from scratch bakedtreats, soup and fresh salads. Coffee, tea,drinks and more.
Chapati See page 15214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) • www.chapati.us – ClosedMondays. Cuisine of India. Variety ofcurry and Tandoor entrees including alarge selection of vegetarian items. Wineand beer.
China Buffet – 630 Water St. S.645-0808 – 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Lunchand dinner buffet and menu available.Lunch buffet from 11-4, $5.95, children2-12, .40 per year. Dinner buffet 4-8:30,$7.95, children 2-12, .50 per year.
Contented Cow See page 15302 Division St. S. • 645-1665www.contentedcow.com – 3 p.m.-close. British-style pub with authenticBritish specialties as well as a variety ofsoups, salads and sandwiches. Extensivepatio overlooking the Cannon River.Great selection of imported and domes-tic draft beer as well as a full selection ofwine and spirits.
Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 7305 S. Water St. • 664-0260www.froggybottoms.com – Tue-Sat, 11a.m.-close. Steaks, salads, pasta and muchmore. Wide selection of beers and wines.Non-smoking restaurant with cozy atmos-phere, thousands of frogs and a beautifuloutdoor patio overlooking the Cannon River.
The HideAway – 421 Division St.664-0400 – Mon-Sat, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.,Sun, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Cozy bistro atmos-phere serving unique appetizers andsandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beerspecialties.
Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe See page 2415 Division St. • 645-6653 – Sun-Tue,9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Hot hoagies since 1991. Also soup, sand-wiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and icecream.
James Gang Coffeehouse andEatery 2018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 –Mon-Sat, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m.-5p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in south-ern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted cof-fee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads,desserts, ice cream an non-espresso
drinks. Free wireless internet and busi-ness catering available.
J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein See page 3503 Division St. • 645-6691www.ruebnstein.com, 11 a.m.-close –Great burgers and famous Ruebens.Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selec-tion of imported and domestic beers, finespirits and wines. Game room, happyhour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at9 p.m.
Mandarin Garden107 E. 4th St. • 645-7101; Tue-Sat, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri, 11:30 a.m.-1:30p.m.; Closed Mon and Sun – Bringing atouch of the Orient to Northfield since1981. Serving individually preparedSzechuan and Peking entrees, piping hot.Pleasant atmosphere and friendly serv-ice. Take out available.
Maria’s Mexican Grill See page 6Highway 3 & 19 at 2nd St. S. • 645-4034– Mon - Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed SunProviding authentic Mexican fare toNorthfield including new items: fajitasand enchiladas. Kid’s cuisine also avail-able. Desserts include guava cheesecakewith raspberry topping, Pina Coladacheesecake and Flan.
Perkins – 1401 Riverview Dr.645-4830, Open everyday of the weekfrom 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kids eat free onTuesdays.
Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop410 Division St. • 645-8392 – Opens 6a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Owned andoperated by the Klinkhammer familysince 1949. Quality baking from scratchusing delicious family recipes with nopreservatives. Custom cakes, homemadebreads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso,lunch and more.
Quarterback Club – 116 3rd St. W.645-7886 – Mon-Sat, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.;Sun, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Family friendlydining in Northfield for 37 years. Housespecialties include broasted chicken, BBQribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.
The Tavern of Northfield – 212Division St., 663-0342, Sun-Thu, 6:30a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat until 11 p.m.Wide variety of homemade, from-scratchmenu items. Prime rib on Friday andSaturday nights. Casual courtyard dining,Tavern lounge and deck overlooking theCannon River. Full-service bar.
Tiny’s Hot Dogs321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 – Mon-Thu, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri, 9:30 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 11a.m.-2 p.m. Historic former pool hall,Tiny’s continues to delight patrons withgreat hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic
beverages and snacks. Features includeNew York-style coneys, Chicago-styleVienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classicdog. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offeredNorthfield’s largest selection of specialtytobaccos and quality cigars.
EATS & DRINKS EtiquetteRULES FOR BEHAVIOR
As April or May are usually the months for Prom, I thoughtI’d offer a few helpful hints from my “Etiquette and Mannersfor Prom” class I taught at the Northfield High School a fewyears ago.
Many years ago, in my youth, people only went to Prom if amale student asked a female student, or if two people hadbeen a couple for a long time where it was just assumed youwould go. Today, it is no longer just the gentleman invitingthe female. Females might invite a male friend, singles goalone and hook up with the crowd, and groups of friendsoften go together. In this day and age, same-sex couplesshould also feel free to attend.
Whoever does the inviting usually pays for the Prom tickets.
Flowers, a corsage or boutonniere is considered a gift and asurprise, and should be ordered and purchased by your dateand not yourself unless you are going alone or with a largergroup. Flowers should be ordered at least two weeks aheadof Prom. It is the gentleman’s responsibility to ask his datethe color and style of her dress, and if she would prefer acorsage, a wrist corsage, or a bouquet to carry. The gentle-man pays for her flowers when he orders them or picksthem up. A corsage will come with two pins to be pinned onthe left side, with the bow or ribbons facing downward. Onepin fits in from the top of the corsage and one from the bot-tom. A wrist corsage may go on either wrist with the toppointing toward the hand.
It is the responsibility of the woman to order and purchaseher date’s boutonniere. She may ask him what color hewould like. The boutonniere is pinned on the man’s left lapelover the slip (button hole) with the pins going in frombehind the lapel. Popular flowers for Prom are spring like,sweetheart roses, orchids and lilies.
The customary meal before the dance is a real treat. If goingto a restaurant, be sure it is within your budget, even if shar-ing the cost of the bill. Discuss ahead of time the paymentarrangements. Don’t wait until you’re at the restaurant todetermine who’s paying. If it’s “Dutch treat” and one persondidn’t bring money, it will be awkward.
Reservations need to be made early, especially if it’s a popu-lar restaurant. Most restaurants will hold your reservationsfor only 15 minutes, so don’t be late. If you decide to eatsomewhere else, call and cancel your reservation. This isonly fair to the restaurant and shows you are considerateand responsible. Make sure to leave enough time to eat, pay,
and get to the dance before the doors close.
When ordering your meal, give the waiter your full attentionwhen he/she comes to your table to explain house specials.Feel free to ask the waiter for suggestions as he/she seeseverything that comes out of the kitchen. When a couple isdining alone, it is correct (and romantic) for the woman totell the man what she would like and for him to give thewaiter the order. It is also correct for the waiter to go aroundthe table giving each person a chance to speak. A guestshould show some consideration for a host’s pocketbook bynot ordering the most expensive item.
If something goes wrong with the order, inform the waiterin a quiet voice that others can not hear. To summon awaiter, catch his eye, raise your hand, finger pointing up, asif to say, “attention”. When things go well praise him/her andthank him/her. A customary tip for good service at lunch is15 percent, at dinner is 20 percent.
Another option is having dinner at one of the student’shome. It’s cheaper (for the students anyway), close to thedance so there is no racing to make it to the dance on time,and fun for the parents. Progressive dinners (going to a dif-ferent home for each course), can be unique and fun, butthey can be time consuming so be sure to start early!
At the dance it is perfectly okay to dance with someonebesides your date as long as he/she is not left stranded andthat you make sure you dance the first and the last dancewith your date.
Finally, this is not your wedding night. There should be nopressure to experiment with sex or alcohol. Prom is a highschool dance. Relax and just have fun.
E-mail your questions concerning etiquette to:peggyjhanson@gmail.com.
Prom Survival Guide
By Peggy Hanson
Northfield Public LibraryEvents for Young People210 Washington St. • 645-6606
TDD: 645-1823M-Th, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.;F 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;
Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m.
NEW! Saturday afternoon Kids’Craft Club • April 7, 2-2:30 p.m.Craft club for kids 10-13 years.
Create great pop-up cards. Free!Call 645-1804.
Booker stops at the Northfield Senior Center
April 10 and April 24 10-11 a.m.
– BOOK CLUBS –
Merlin Mondays • 7 p.m.A book group for boys ages 9 and
up featuring books on magic,dragons and the Renaissance.
New members always welcome!
Adventure Girls • Tuesdays • 7 p.m.For girls 9 and up. Explore books
featuring exciting stories about girls.New members always welcome!
“Patty Cake, Patty Cake” InfantLapsit • Tuesdays • 10 a.m.
Preschool Story Time(for children ages 3-5)
Wednesdays and Thursdays • 10 a.m.
Toddler Time Stories • Fridays • 10 a.m.
First Steps Early Literary Center(for children 6 months-5)
Monday, Fridays and Saturdays10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
For program and event informationcheck on the library’s Kids Info Blog
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