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Go ahead – give the Guide a pinch and remark that we’ve grown an inchor more since the last time you saw us. What can we say but there is justso much going on in town and the excitement we have for sharing it all isshared by Susan Hvistendahl, who suggested at Froggy Bottoms onenight that she contribute a Happenings History column (see page 22).Peggy Hanson and I cross paths often at Goodbye Blue Monday and sothe timing was right this month to launch here column on Etiquette (seepage 29). Suzie Nakasian has been in and out of our office the past twomonths, sharing her excitement for the Feb. 23 Contra Dance, and soyou’ll find a primer to that on page 22. Christine Bernier joined our staff

last month and, as a mother of two andlike many of us infected by the recentsnowfall, pulled together some tidbits onsledding (see page 29). And then there’sthe full menu of theater, lectures, music,exhibits and the like – so bundle up andenjoy!

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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 yExhibitsNorthfield Arts Guild304 Division St. • 645-8877www.northfieldartsguild.org

Feb. 14-March 31All Schools Gallery Show

ArtOrg Moving Walls Gallery200 Division St. • 645-2555www.artorg.info

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Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 646-4469www.carleton.edu/campus/gallery

Through March 4:Modernity and Nostalgia inJapanese Prints by Yoshu Chikanobu

The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center, 1520 St. Olaf Ave.646-3556www.stolaf.edu/depts/art/

Through Feb. 25:Ceramics Today, an invitationalof 31 artists

Grezzo Gallery16 Bridge Sq. • 581-2161www.grezzogallery.com

Feb. 2-26Lindsy Halleckson

Swag423 Division St. • 663-8870

Diane Mason, Minneapolis –jewelry artist

Ole Store1011 St. Olaf Ave. • 645-5558www.OleStore.com

Riki Kölbl Nelson,Richard Swearer and Kirsten Johnson

The HideAway421 Division St. • 664-0400www.jamesganghideaway.com

Michael James Kimball – original landscapes

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

Nick Sinclair – automotive prints

Art – it’s everywhere, it’s everywhere! If we missed someone’s favorite spot, enlighten us for next time.

Carleton College Gould LibraryOne N. College St. • 646-4260www.apps.carleton.edu/campus/library/now/exhibits/

Impudent Instant Message by LizMiller; Photographers andAuthors; Significant Editions;Authors and Illustrators

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Northfield Winter Stomp!a community contra dancewith music by Contratopia

Friday, February 23, 7-10:30 pmNorthfield Armory

519 Division Street, downtown Northfield

$9 adults, $6 students (family cap $20)Dance instruction at 7 p.m.

No prior contra dance experience or dance partner required.

Comfortable shoes recommended; festive (swing-ready) dance attire encouraged!

All are welcome. Dance participation recommended for those 10 years and up.

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‘Building a Culture of Peace’ exhibit • Tostrud Rec Center and Skoglund Athletic Center lobbies, St. Olaf“Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World.” Multi-media exhibit open to the public in the Tostrud Recreation Centerand Skoglund Athletic Center lobbies through Feb. 28.

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Forcefield’s Community CabaretSaturday, Feb. 3 • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts GuildPerformers of all sorts willtake the spotlight in theNorthfield Arts Guild’s thirdForcefield’s CommunityCabaret. Individuals, groups,dancers, musicians and a localplaywright will share their tal-ent in this close, casual andenergetic environment.Tickets available at the Guildoffice and at the door. Call 645-8877 for details.

The PersiansFriday-Sunday, Feb. 9-11 • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafOne of only seven surviving plays by Aeschylus. A veteran of the warbetween the Athenians and the Persians, Aeschylus dramatized theconflict by writing from the viewpoint of his former enemy, thevanquished Persians. Evoking sorrow for the once-powerful Persia,Aeschylus depicts the collapse of an empire felled by greed and arro-gance. A cautionary play that ponders the perils of unbridled prideand overreaching power. Directed by St. Olaf Artist-in-ResidenceGary Gissleman. Tickets, $8. Call for reservations at 786-8987.

Eat Your Heart OutFridays and Saturdays,

Feb. 9, 10, 16, 17 • 6 p.m.Social hour 6 p.m., dinner7 p.m., show 8 p.m.

Sundays, Feb. 11, 1812 p.m. Social hour noon,dinner 1 p.m., show 2 p.m.

The Grand Event CenterThis comedy centeredaround an out-of-work actor working as a waiter features a seriesof hilarious encounters in the Manhattan restaurant scene – bothelegant and shabby. Adults $37, students $31 (includes horsd’oeuvres, dinner and dessert).

Carleton Players: ‘Lovesong of the Electric Bear’Friday, Feb. 9, 10, 16, 17 • 8 p.m. • Arena Theater, CarletonSnoo Wilson delves into the mind of Alan Turing in a kaleido-scopic swirl of mathematics, philosophy, theology, love, sex andyes, electric bears. Call 646-4471 for reservations.

Vagina Monologues Friday, Feb. 10 • 7 p.m. • Carleton Concert HallCollective for Women’s Issues presents Eve Ensler’s VaginaMonologues.

The IntruderARTech Charter School, 1719 Cannon RdFriday and Saturdays, Feb. 23, 24, March 2, 3, 7:30 p.m.“I had a scary dream and you were in it,” Cynthia says to Ron,her husband of 12 years. Is he hiding something or is she goingcrazy? Illusions and unanswered questions, nightmarish dancingand live drumming are in store for this new, original full-lengthplay by Northfield playwright Christine Kallman. SusanDunhaupt, Mishia Edwards, Brendon Etter, ARTech studentdancers and an African drumming ensemble make up this cast.Admission $5. Tickets available through the Northfield ArtsGuild, 645-8877.

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Ben…what Ben does

Ben Ness’ journey in to the world of professional body piercingbegan in the spring of 2000. He secured an apprenticeship at a shopin Rosemount. It closed one year later after he completed thatapprenticeship.

For the next couple of years, he worked mostly in restaurants, buthe kept looking for work as a piercer. Then in February, 2003, hewas hired part-time at Big Jeff’s Tat2 in Northfield. He stayed onafter the business was sold to Spirit Chelberg in November, 2003.The following year he went full-time and has “been happily work-ing away” ever since.

Since going full-time, Ben has taken the furthering of his educationvery seriously. He maintains certified red cross (CPR) and first aid

training and bloodborne pathogen training through the National SafetyCouncil. He attends educational seminars offered by the Association of

Professional Piercers (APP – though currently not a member) on subjectsincluding anatomy (body, facial and oral), freehand piercing techniques,piercing after care and acceptable jewelry materials.

Piercing is something “very dear to me,” he says. “It is more than just acareer, it is my life and something that has helped me grow in many facetsof my life. I feel it is important to remember that piercing and body art onthe whole should be seen as a positive form of self expression.

“As a professional I do everything in my power to create a positive environ-ment for my clients. Putting their health, safety and comfort first and fore-most out of respect for them.”

You can find Ben at Spirit Garden Tattoo and Body Piercing, 303 DivisionSt., Northfield (645-9088), Tuesday-Saturday, 1-8 p.m.

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Poetry in the Prairie • 7 p.m.Maltby Nature PreserveNorthfield poet, Scott King, will readfrom his book “Leftover Ordinary.” Kingis founder and editor of Red DragonflyPress, which has been press-in-residenceat the Anderson Center in Red Wing since1999.

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Mark Mraz8:30 p.m.FroggyBottomsMark Mrazis a versatilesinger-pianist spe-cializing in popular music of the past 50years. His repertoire includes hits fromBilly Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, TheEagles, James Taylor, The Beatles, NeilDiamond and more.

Marty Anderson and the GoodsThe Contented CowAcoustic, electric, classic rock and countryalternative with a song list spanning thedecades: Dylan, Young, Springsteen,Wilco, Beatles, Hiatt, Ryan Adams andSteve Earle. band members are: Martin,Michael and Colin Anderson, PaulDeLong and Andy Ebling.

Norwegian CowboyThe Tavern1/3 honkytonk, 1/3 western, 1/3 NeilDiamond and 1/3 everything else that isfit to sing. You do the math – you’ll getmore than you bargained for.

DJ/KaroakeRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Sustainable Farming AssociationAnnual Meeting • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.UCC Church Meeting RoomTalk and discussion with Michael Nashand Solveig Hansen about cooperativemarketing. Potluck lunch (bring eatingutensils and dish to share). Afternoonbreakout sessions of cooperative market-ing, community root cellar or communitykitchen. Business meeting to follow. Opento the public.

Kim Bloom7-9 p.m.TheHideAwayAcousticguitar.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Jeff RayThe TavernMighty fine guitar and harp. Jeff Ray walksa thin line between blues and folk, oneminute strutting a slide-guitar ballad onthe resonator guitar, the next minute blast-ing off into a one-man-band train ride.“Ray has a quality that could only come byblending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan andthe blues.” (Des Moines Register)

Hip-Hop Night – DJ InnovationsRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Convocation: Bernice Johnson Reagon • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonBernice Johnson Reagon is a freedom singerwho highlights her 40-year journey as a cul-tural activist, scholar and artist. Founder ofSweet Honey In the Rock, she renders herpassionate convictions in a moving andmemorable mixture of song and spokenword, drawing on life stories of 19th- and20th-century African American womenwhose struggles for freedom guide her in thismoving presentation.

Art Opening: Lindsy Halleckson • 6 p.m.Grezzo GallerySt. Olaf grad, Lindsy Halleckson, has shown her work in variousgalleries around the Minneapolis area. She oftentimes portraysthe nature of fragmentation in the scientific community and inAmerican contemporary culture by arranging groupings of paint-ings to create larger compositions. Gospel Gossip and Sick ofSarah will play music. Runs through Feb. 27.

Goodsell Observatory Open House • 7-9 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, CarletonIf skies are clear, view stars, nebulas and planets. Dress warmly!Cancelled if cloudy.

Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar.

Coffeehouse Writers’ Night • 7:30 p.m.Tiny’s Hot DogsWriters bring their prose, poetry, scripts or lyrics to share or sim-ply come to enjoy the work of others. No jury or advance submis-sions required. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.

CarletonFaculty Recital8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall,CarletonPianist andCarleton faculty member, Matthew McCright, will perform arecital of new music for piano.

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Forcefield’s Community Cabaret7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts GuildSee page 4.

Killer Hayseeds • 9 p.m.Dawn’s Corner BarOne of the Midwest’s finest country bandsand they’re having a blast!

Urban Hillbilly QuartetThe Contented CowErik Brandt has been ringleader of the award-winning eclectic Twin Cities-based UrbanHillbilly Quartet since 1995. By night, he playsmusic. By day, he teaches English and journal-ism at Harding High School in St. Paul. Hepulls liberally from Bob Dylan, Big BillBroonzy, Johnny Cash and other Americanaheroes. Erik switches between acoustic guitar,wurlitzer and piano-accordion.

Just UsThe TavernJeff Meidinger (guitar) and Sabrina Siebrecht

(vocals) play folk-inspiredacoustic music. Artists coveredinclude Bare Naked Ladies,The Beatles, Blues Traveller,Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones,Sarah MacLachlan, JohnMayer, Nirvana, Simon &Garfunkel and James Taylor.

Note from the Guide: Last month more than a few discerning lis-teners commented on how great these guys are. Check ‘em out!

DJ MusicRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented CowWeekly Scandinavian music jam session. Listen. Jam. Enjoy.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Middle School Spelling Bee • 7 p.m.Northfield Middle School

Green Film Series “Green Politics and Activism 1” • 7-9 p.m.Leighton 402, Carleton“Testify!” Continuation of a series of film presentations followedby facilitated discussion on a variety of green/environmental andsustainable development issues. Open to all.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Jellystone YogiThe Contented CowHigh-quality renditions of clas-sic’60s-’70s rock and roll. closeyour eyes and take yourselfback. These boys dare to gowhere few musicians have gonebefore – Jimi Hendrix, InnaGadda da Vida and the Doors –successfully.



Washi: The Art & Craft of Traditional JapanesePapermaking • 4 p.m.Boliou Hall Print Studio, CarletonJeff Rathermel, Artistic Director of Minnesota Center for BookArts, will present a lecture and demonstration on “Washi.”

St. Olaf Band Home Concert • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Auditorium, St. OlafConducted by Timothy Mahr.

Mark MrazThe TavernForget about life for awhilewith the piano man.

Hip-Hop Night – DJInnovationsRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Convocation: Debra Liang-Fenton10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonThe denial of human rights in NorthKorea is a terrible injustice that can nolonger be ignored. As executive director ofthe U.S. Committee for Human Rights inNorth Korea, Debra Liang-Fenton dis-cusses the politics of famine, inhumanetreatment of political prisoners and military buildup.

Eat Your Heart Out • 6 p.m.The Grand Event CenterSee page 4.

“Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World” –exhibit opening ceremony • 7 p.m.Tostrud Center, St. OlafMultimedia exhibit runs through Feb. 28.

Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic guitar

The Persians • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. OlafSee page 4.

Carleton Players: ‘Lovesong of the Electric Bear’ • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonSee page 4.

Jazz Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonThe Carleton Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of DavidSingley, will present its Winter Concert.

Taggart Brothers8-10 p.m.Ole StoreThis musical brother teamentertains with bluegrass andold-time music. TheseNorthfield natives haveplayed together for five years.

Last Known Whereabouts(formerly Pigs in a Pen)The Contented Cow

Jake Stroup on mandolin and vocals; Aaron Hagenson on guitarand vocals; Carl Haskins on bass; Aaron Cross on fiddle.Influences include traditional bluegrass and folk, Old CrowMedicine Show, Bob Dylan, John Hartford and The GratefulDead.


HAPPENINGS Saturday, Feb. 3 Continued

Join us for an exciting evening to benefit the programs of the Arts Guild

Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Northfield Arts GuildCenter for the Arts6:30 - 8 p.m.Social hour and silent auction8 - 10 p.m.Live auction with Ed KuhlmanAdmission: $15645-8877 or www.northfieldartsguild.org

Annual Auction for the ArtsAnnual Auction for the Arts

Annual Auction for the ArtsSaturday, February 10, 2007at the Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts6:30 - 8 p.m. Social hour and silent auction8 - 10 p.m. Live auction with Ed Kuhlman

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All Schools Gallery ShowWednesday, February 14 - Saturday, March 31, 2007Imagination Celebration: Saturday, March 17, 10 am - 4 pm

Eat Your Heart OutDinner Theatre Experience at the Grand

February 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18.Tickets available on-line or call 507-645-8877

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Just UsThe TavernJeff Meidinger(guitar) andSabrinaSiebrecht(vocals)play folk-inspiredacousticmusic. Artists covered include Bare NakedLadies, The Beatles, Blues Traveller, SherylCrow, Norah Jones, Sarah MacLachlan,John Mayer, Simon & Garfunkel andJames Taylor.

DJ/KaraokeRueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs


2nd Annual Northfield CommunityVolunteer Festival • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Northfield High SchoolDozens of local non-profits will display atthis event to recruit volunteers for anarray of opportunities. Lunch and snackswill be available for sale, and there will bea story corner and face painting for chil-dren. Volunteer at the event by bringing anon-perishable food item or by donatingblood; the Red Cross Bloodmobile will beonsite 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All are welcome.


Exhibit opening:Ceramics Today – Local,Regional and NationalTalent6-8 p.m.Flaten Art Museum,

Dittmann Center, St. OlafThis opening receptionwill include a gallery talkby Ron Gallas, professorof art at St. Olaf.Ceramics Today featuresthe work of 31 ceramicsartists ranging frombeautiful and functionalto non-functional andexperimental. The variousapproaches are sure to delight,inform and engage theviewer. Incidentally, Gallas hasa great web site at www.rongallas.com/index.html.

Jud’s New HarmonyThe Contented CowThe combination of Jud’s songwriting, Nathan’s guitar licks andHeath’s voice is New Harmony. Original music, seasoned musi-cians, dancing patrons, unpredictable fare.

Kevin StankeThe TavernLocal acoustic talent: Kevin Stanke on

guitar, vocals and harmonica;Mike Cini on drums; andRyan Nielsen on bass.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

St. Olaf Choir Concert • 3 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafAnton Armstrong conducting.



MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Northfield High School Band Concert • 7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium

Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented CowWeekly Scandinavian music jamsession. Listen. Jam. Enjoy.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Kai Bird, From Hiroshima to9/11: In the Shadow of RobertJ. Oppenheimer • 5 p.m.Boliou 104, Carleton

The History Department Winter Term Herbert P.Lefler Lecture will be presented by Kai Bird,Carleton ‘73, Pulitzer Prize winning author. Freeand open to the public.

Northfield Middle School Winter Band Concert7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium


Jellystone YogiThe Contented CowHigh-quality renditions of classic ‘60s-’70s rock and roll. close your eyes andtake yourself back. These boys dare togo where few musicians have gonebefore – Jimi Hendrix, Inna Gadda daVida and the Doors – successfully.


NAG’s Annual Auction for the Arts •6:30-10 p.m.Northfield ArtsGuildThink RED,think FUN,think YEAR ofthe PIG! Ringin prosperity!The NorthfieldArts Guild invitesall to their annualart auction. Silent auction 6:30-8 p.m.,live auction 8-10 p.m. The auction fea-tures unique artwork by local artists withproceeds supporting the Guild’s visual,music, theatre, dance and literary artsprograms. Admission $15.

Vagina Monologues • 7 p.m.Carleton Concert HallSee page 4.



Carleton Players: ‘Lovesong of theElectric Bear’ • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonSee page 4.

Karaoke/Air Guitar Competition • 9 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

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St. Olaf Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness RecitalHall, St. OlafFaculty recital composed by Justin Merritt.

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Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented CowWeekly Scandinavian music jam session.Listen. Jam. Enjoy.


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CarletonPlayers:‘Lovesong ofthe Electric Bear’ • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonSee page 4.

Alumni & Faculty Recital • 8:15Concert Hall, CarletonDavid Lemly McFerrin, baritone, joins hisformer piano professor Kenneth Huber toperform.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Bells of the Lakes Handbells Concert4 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf


Reading: CherylStrayed author of“Torch” • 7 p.m.Northfield Arts GuildAuthor Cheryl Strayedwill read from her fic-tion-based book“Torch.” Acclaimed byPublishers Weekly to bea story that is “beautifully observed” andone that “shimmers with a humanegrace.” The book is based around the pro-tagonist, Teresa Rae Wood, of Midden,Minn., who is dying of cancer at age 38and how her children and husband copewith her illness and eventual death.

Sibley Choir Concert - 7 p.m.Sibley Elementary School Gym

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Convocation: Minnijean Brown Trickey • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

‘Return to Little Rock.’Minnijean BrownTrickey entered thecivil rights movement,and America’s con-sciousness, throughthe front door of Central High School in

Little Rock, Arkansas. She was one of a group of AfricanAmerican teenagers known as the ‘Little Rock Nine.’ On Sept. 25,1957, under the gaze of 1,200 armed soldiers and a worldwideaudience, Trickey faced down an angry mob and helped todesegregate Central High. She has spent her life fighting for therights of minority groups and the dispossessed.



Carleton Players:‘Lovesong of the ElectricBear’ • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonSee page 4.

Symphony Band Concert • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonRonald Rodman directs The SymphonyBand’s winter concert will music byGrainger, Beethoven, Sparke and others.Specially featured on the program is theCarleton premier of ‘Green Light’ byComposer-in-Residence Mary Ellen Childs.

Tumeni Brothers • 8 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

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Lecture: Ceramics, by Paul Dresang • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, Room 305, St. OlafPaul Dresang will give a public slide lecture about his work.

Artist Talk: Britta Johnson7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall Auditorium,Room 104, CarletonBritta Johnson, a film and videomak-er in Seattle, will discuss her work.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest 8 p.m.Dawn’s Corner Bar

Mark MrazThe TavernIt’s he we’ve been coming to see to forget about life for awhile –Northfield’s piano man.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Worldwide Service Fair • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. OlafWorldwide service fair showcasing global service opportunities.

Convocation: Byron York • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonAs White House correspondent for National Review, Byron York,wrote on topics including the presidential campaign, the battleover the president’s judicial nominations, the war on terrorism,the anti-war movement and business histories of the president,vice president and their Democratic critics. His book “The VastLeft Wing Conspiracy,” examines the role that the newly ener-gized left played in the 2004 presidential campaign.

Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m.The HideAwayAcoustic music.

The Intruder • 7:30 p.m.ARTech Charter School, 1719 Cannon RdSee page 4.

“Cuts for Cancer” Haircutting Event • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Great Hall, CarletonHave your haircut or your head shaved and donate your locks toraise awareness about cancer and raise money for research!


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Green Film Series ”Eco-feminism – Women andEnvironment” • 7 -9 p.m.Leighton 402, CarletonThe movie, Butterfly, about ecofeminist activist Julie Butterfly-Hill is the continuation of a series of film presentations followedby facilitated discussion on a variety of green/environmental andsustainable development issues. Open to all.

Wake-Robin • 7-9 p.m.Ole StoreNorthfield-based traditional,instrumental folk music trio.


Jellystone YogiThe Contented CowHigh-quality renditions of classic‘60s-’70s rock and roll. close youreyes and take yourself back. Theseboys dare to go where few musi-cians have gone before – Jimi

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Ceramic Workshop with Paul Dresang10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Ceramics Studio, St. Olaf

Northfield Middle School Solo and EnsembleFestival • 4-9 p.m.Middle School Auditorium

Community Contra Dance – music byContratopia • 7-10:30 p.m.Northfield ArmoryBring your dancin’ shoes and learn a fes-tive new dance! Instruction begins at 7p.m. Individuals of all ages are welcome,but joining the dance is recommended forthose 10 years or older. No prior contra

dance experience required. Wear comfortable shoes and swing-ready attire. Adults $9, students $6, family cap $20.

In the Groove • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. OlafA variety dance show featuring works of faculty and students.

Kevin StankeThe TavernLocal acoustic talent: Kevin Stanke on guitar, vocals and har-monica; Mike Cini on drums; and Ryan Nielsen on bass.

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2Convocation: Bernice JohnsonReagon • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Art Opening: Lindsy Halleckson • 6 p.m.Grezzo Gallery

Goodsell Observatory Open House7-9 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, Carleton

Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The HideAway

Coffeehouse Writers’ Night • 7:30 p.m.Tiny’s Hot Dogs

Carleton Faculty Recital • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Mark Mraz • 8:30 p.m., Froggy Bottoms

Marty Anderson and the GoodsThe Contented Cow

Norwegian Cowboy, The Tavern

DJ/Karoake, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

3Sustainable Farming AssociationAnnual Meeting • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.UCC Church Meeting Room


Poetry in the Prairie • 7 p.m.Maltby Nature Preserve

Forcefield’s Community Cabaret: “The Intruder” • 7:30 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild

Killer Hayseeds • 9 p.m.Dawn’s Corner Bar

Urban Hillbilly QuartetThe Contented Cow

Just Us, The Tavern

DJ Music, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

8Washi: The Art & Craft of TraditionalJapanese Papermaking • 4 p.m.Boliou Hall Print Studio, Carleton

St. Olaf Band Home Concert • 7:30 p.m.Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf

Mark MrazThe Tavern


9Convocation: Debra Liang-Fenton10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton

Eat Your Heart Out • 6 p.m.The Grand Event Center

“Building a Culture of Peace for theChildren of the World” – exhibit open-ing ceremony • 7 p.m.Tostrud Center, St. Olaf


The Persians • 7:30 p.m.Kelsey Theatre, St. Olaf

Carleton Players: ‘Lovesong of theElectric Bear’ • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, Carleton

Jazz Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Taggart Brothers • 8-10 p.m., Ole Store

Last Known Whereabouts (formerly Pigs in a Pen)The Contented Cow

Just Us, The Tavern

DJ/Karaoke, Rueb ‘n’ Stein, upstairs

102nd Annual Northfield CommunityVolunteer Festival • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Northfield High School


Exhibit opening: Ceramics Today –Local, Regional and National Talent6-8 p.m., Flaten Art Museum, DittmannCenter, St. Olaf

NAG’s Annual Auction for the Arts •6:30-10 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild

Vagina Monologues • 7 p.m.Carleton Concert Hall




Karaoke/Air Guitar Competition • 9 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

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Kevin Stanke, The Tavern

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22Ceramic Workshop with Paul Dresang 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dittmann Center,Ceramics Studio, St. Olaf

Northfield Middle School Solo andEnsemble Festival • 4-9 p.m.Middle School Auditorium

Lecture: Ceramics, by Paul Dresang7 p.m.Dittmann Center, Room 305, St. Olaf

Artist Talk: Britta Johnson • 7:30 p.m.Boliou Hall Auditorium, Room 104,Carleton

Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest • 8 p.m.Dawn’s Corner Bar

Mark Mraz, The Tavern


23Worldwide Service Fair • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf

Convocation: Byron York10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton


“Cuts for Cancer” Haircutting Event9 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Hall, Carleton

Community Contra Dance – music byContratopia • 7-10:30 p.m.Northfield Armory

The Intruder • 7:30 p.m.ARTech Charter School

In the Groove • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf

Kevin Stanke, The Tavern

Gospel Gossip, The Contented Cow

DJ/Karaoke, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

24Prairie Creek Circuses of the WorldAuction • 1:30-7 p.m.Prairie Creek Community School


The Intruder • 7:30 p.m.ARTech Charter School

In the Groove • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. Olaf

Hymn Festival • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

WeSpeak! • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

T.H.E. House Band • 8 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

Spooky Poodle, Dawn’s Corner Bar

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Ian Alexy, The Tavern

DJ Music, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

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11St. Olaf Choir Concert • 3 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf



12Northfield High SchoolBand Concert • 7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium

Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented Cow

13Kai Bird, From Hiroshima to9/11: In the Shadow of RobertJ. Oppenheimer • 5 p.m.Boliou 104, Carleton

Northfield Middle SchoolWinter Band Concert7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium



15St. Olaf Faculty Recital • 11:30 a.m.Christiansen Hall of Music, UrnessRecital Hall, St. Olaf

Wine Tasting • 7-9 p.m.The Grand Event Center

Sibley Choir Concert - 7 p.m.Sibley Elementary School Gym

Mark Mraz, The Tavern


16Convocation: Minnijean BrownTrickey • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton




Symphony Band Concert • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Tumeni Brothers • 8 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

Marty Anderson and The GoodsThe Contented Cow

DJ/Karaoke, Rueb ‘n’ Stein

17All Schools Show OpeningReception/Imagination Celebration10 a.m.-4 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild


Kim Bloom • 7-9 p.m., The Hideaway


Alumni & Faculty Recital • 8:15Concert Hall, Carleton

Rareview, The Contented Cow

Bad Monkey, Dawn’s Corner Bar

Norwegian Cowboy, The Tavern


18Bells of the LakesHandbells Concert • 4 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf


Reading: Cheryl Strayedauthor of “Torch” • 7 p.m.Northfield Arts Guild

St. Olaf Faculty Recital8:15 p.m.Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

Dawn’s Chili Cook-offDawn’s Corner Bar

19Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented Cow

20Green Film Series ”Eco-feminism – Women andEnvironment” • 7 -9 p.m.Leighton 402, Carleton

Wake-Robin • 7-9 p.m.Ole Store



25Guest Artist Concert:Departure Point with LuciaNewell • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

St. Olaf Faculty Recital3:15 p.m., Boe MemorialChapel, St. Olaf

26Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented Cow

277th & 8th Grade OrchestraMNSOTA FestivalNorthfield Middle School

Green Film Series “GreenPolitics and Activism II”7 -9 p.m.Leighton 402, Carleton


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Prairie Creek Circuses of theWorld Auction1:30-7 p.m.Prairie Creek CommunitySchoolEnjoy circus performances byPrairie Creek students, KidsCarnival begins at 3 p.m., livemusic and special food presen-tations throughout. Tickets $14adults, $9 child, $37 family.


In the Groove • 7:30 p.m.Dittmann Center, Studio 1, St. OlafA variety dance show featuring works of faculty and students.

Hymn Festival • 7:30 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafChapel dedication and hymnfestival featuring the St. OlafCantorei, led by John Ferguson.

WeSpeak! • 8 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonA lively evening of student per-formances related to the African American experience.

T.H.E. House Band • 8 p.m.Froggy BottomsJohn Prine meets Johnny B.Good. Locals Tom Teorey,Jim Hautman and MarkEkeren know how to rile upthe crowd.

Spooky PoodleDawn’s Corner BarThe rock band Spooky Poodle, hailing from the Minneapolis/St.Paul, plays music from classic to modern rock and blues. Theband was founded in 2003 by four Minnesota air traffic con-trollers. Today, with two original members, they plays the likes ofVan Halen, Neil Young, Aerosmith, Metallica, Deep Purple,AC/DC and others.

Bonnie & the ClydesThe Contented CowTake a step back and resurrectsongs of love, peace and flowerpower from the late ‘60s andearly ‘70s. The Bonnie is BonnieJean Flom. the Clydes are BillMcGrath and Scott McMillan.

Ian AlexyThe TavernSinger/songwriter/guitarist Ian Alexy offers deftfinger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warmingtales of a well-traveled 20-something-year-old.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Guest Artist Concert: Departure Pointwith Lucia Newell • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonThe Sextet Departure Point and specialguest vocalist Lucia Newell will performcompelling straight ahead jazz in the tradi-tion of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

St. Olaf Faculty Recital • 3:15 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. OlafFaculty recital with Catherine Rodland onorgan.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Nordic Jam • 7:30ish p.m.Contented CowWeekly Scandinavian musicjam session. Listen. Jam.Enjoy.


7th & 8th Grade Orchestra MNSOTA FestivalNorthfield Middle School

Green Film Series “Green Politics and Activism II” • 7 -9 p.m.Leighton 402, CarletonAffluenza: Consumerism. Continuation of a series of film pre-sentations followed by facilitated discussion on a variety ofgreen/environmental and sustainable development issues. Opento all.


Jellystone YogiThe Contented Cow High-quality renditions ofclassic ‘60s-’70s rock androll. close your eyes andtake yourself back. Theseboys dare to go where fewmusicians have gonebefore – Jimi Hendrix,Inna Gadda da Vida andthe Doors – successfully.

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Events at 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.–held at Sayles-Hill, St. OlafFriday: Movie Night 7 p.m.Saturdays: ConcertsSundays: Knitting Night 7:30 p.m.

Events for Adults at the Northfield Public LibraryThursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. – Craft Night. Learn new crafts you can

do over the winter.Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. – English and Women’s Studies Professor

Cecilia Farr of the College of St. Catherine will discuss herbook Reading Oprah: How Oprah’s Book Club changed the wayAmerica Reads.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 8-9:30 a.m. – Genealogy Class. Learn aboutAncestry.com and HeritageQuest Online. Limited registration.Register by calling 645-6606.

Beading • First and Third MondaysGlass Garden Beads, 645-0301

River City Books Book Club: “Housekeeping”Tuesday, Feb. 6 • 7 p.m., River City Books, downstairs, 646-7754The book club will be discussing “Housekeeping” by Pulitzer Prizewinning author, Marilynne Robinson. Ruth and her younger sis-ter, Lucille, who grow up haphazardly, first under the care of theircompetent grandmother, then of two comically bumbling great-aunts, and finally of Sylvie, their eccentric and remote aunt. Newmembers to the club are welcome.

NORLUG (Northfield Linux Users Group) First Tuesday (Feb. 6), 7-9 p.m.badbrain computers, 400 Washington St., 663-7050For beginners, advanced Linux users, or anyone interested.

Just Food Co-op – free classes/sessionsThursday, Feb. 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Just Food Inside and Out:

Making Our Dreams Work with Policy Governance. CannonValley Friends Meeting House, 313.

Monday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. – Gardening for your Kitchen work-shop. Bring questions and ideas about your gardens! Just FoodCo-op Meeting Room.

Monday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. – Allergies and Chiropractic Care – Dr.Pete Haugen of Northfield Chiropractic will educate aboutallergies and the affect chiropractic care can have to relievesymptoms. Just Food Co-op Meeting Room.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. – Learn about Probiotics – presentationby Brian Siegel of UAS Laboratories, makers of DDSProbiotics. Just Food Co-op Meeting Room.

Cannon Valley Civil War Round Table Third ThursdaysRice County Historical Society building • Feb. 22 • 7 p.m.Monthly speakers: February – Stan Stevens on agricultureeconomies of the North and South – pre Civil War. Speaker fol-lowed by Q&A, decaffeinated coffee and mess. Annual dues $20individuals, $25 families, $10 students. An informative, monthlynewsletter is included in dues.

Events at the James Gang CoffeehouseMonday: Spa Night – Spa treatments, coffee and dessert for $10.

Call for reservations, 663-6060. 7-9 p.m.Tuesday: Game Night. Games provided – form your own club or

tournament! 6-9 p.m.First Wednesday of the month: Knitting Class – No charge, sup-

plies 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 cup of coffee.Thursday: Game Night


CLUBS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

Contra Dance 101: a guide for the uninitiated By Suzie Nakasian

Readers of the Northfield EntertainmentGuide may have noticed that TheNorthfield Stomp, a community contradance is just around the corner on Friday,Feb. 23 (7-10:30 p.m. at the NorthfieldArmory). For those who may not befamiliar with contra dance, here is someinformation to inspire you to give it a try.

Contra (which has no known connectionwith Oliver North) is a New England tra-dition of community dance with roots inIrish “set” and Scottish country dances. Itthrives today in grass roots dance groupsincluding The Tapestry Dance Center inMinneapolis.

There’s something about dancing contrathat feels organic to being human: it isphysically vibrant, relationaland a

lot of fun! Contra dance is easy to learn – ifyou can walk to music, you can dance con-tra; no previous dance experience is neces-sary. Dances consist of a sequence of simplemoves, that are taught by a dance “caller”before each dance, and “called” out whenthe music gets underway.

The Northfield Winter Stomp! will featurelive music of Contratopia, one of the topcountry dance bands from Decorah toMissoula, and Robin Nelson, a favorite“caller” at Tapestry. A contra dance lessonwill precede the formal fun at 7 p.m. and isstrongly recommended for all participants.

For information on contra dance, checkout www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis,and www.tapestryfolkdance.org, but don’ttake someone else’s word for it, shake thesnow off your boots and the cold fromyour bones at The Northfield WinterStomp! Feb. 23!

This dance is sup-ported in part bygenerous grants fromthe Carleton CollegeStudent Associationand the NorthfieldHealthy CommunityInitiative.

Dance admission is $9for adults, $6 for stu-

dents ($20 cap per family).All ages are welcome, butparticipation in the danceis recommended for indi-viduals of at least 10 yearsof age.

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By Susan HvistendahlWhat would have been on the covers ofthe February Northfield EntertainmentGuides had they been around in the 19thcentury?

In 1892, we may have seen images from fourconsecutive plays by the traveling BillyMarble’s Theater Company: “North CarolinaFolks,”“Uncle Daniel,”“The Midnight Bell”and “The Two Orphans.” Or perhaps a fewof the 50 artists performing “the Chimes ofNormandy” at the Opera House.

Through February 1907, Northfielders

enjoyed a variety of entertainment at WareAuditorium (later renamed The Grand). “Adeafening cheer” filled the packed auditori-um when Carleton won first and secondprize at the annual Ware Oratorical Contestbetween Carleton and St. Olaf. A bonfirefollowed at Carleton. A violinist, a comedi-an, and “splendid singing and dancing atpopular prices” were also part of theFebruary fare. A New York company cameto town with the drama, “WhenKnighthood Was in Flower.” NorthfieldHigh School students presented the three-act comedy, “Our Boys,” at the Ware to a“well-pleased audience, the largest ever

present at a local entertainment.” Ticketswere 35 cents and 50 cents.

Ten years later on, Feb. 19, 1917, theGrand Movie Theater opened for businesswith a movie called “Still Waters.” Ticketswere 10 cents. On Feb. 17, 1933, GrandTheater manager Everett Dilley purchasedthe Grand and in his first month of own-ership had the coup of booking the firstrelease of Warner Brothers’ musical come-dy, “42nd Street,” in Northfield, ahead ofthe first national showing in Washington,D.C. on inauguration day.

In February 1933, at a time when temper-atures were as low as 28 below zero,Carleton professor Dr. Laurence Gould,second in command of the Byrd expedi-tion to the South Pole, drew a crowd tohear him speak at a father and son eventat Skinner Memorial Chapel at Carleton.Also on the program: “Dan the CollegiateMagician” from St. Olaf and pipe organselections. Defying the cold, St. Olafenjoyed a Winter Sports Day on Feb. 18with a ski jumping contest featuring anOlympic skier. NHS juniors presented theplay “Daddy Long Legs.”

So as you enjoy your forays along the frostyFebruary streets of Northfield, know thatyou’re walking on grounds well trodden.Information for this article was found with-in the archives of the Northfield HistoricalSociety, which, incidentally, recentlyinstalled a “History of Northfield” exhibit.Add that to your list of February to dos.

Northfielders have forever found fun,even in the frigid days of February

Image courtesy of Carleton College archives.

Image above courtesy of Northfield Historical Society archives.

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Poetry in the PrairiePoetry reading from Scott’s new book “Leftover Ordinary”

Northfield poet Scott King will read from hisbook “Leftover Ordinary.” King is founderand editor of Red Dragonfly Press, whichhas been press-in-residence at the AndersonCenter in Red Wing since 1999.

Fun & Reflection for the whole family!Full moon hike to follow, weather permitting.

Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m.RSVP appreciated, but not required, 507-664-0770

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5 ecosystems are the Cannon River, wetlands, forest, prairie and ponds

Discover Maltby this season, give us a call for a personal tour!

www.thesciencecentermnp.org •Great Fun All Month Long!

HIKE • RUN • BIRDWATCH • RELAX • EXPLORE • SKI • SNOW SHOE • SEE EAGLES • MUCH MORE

Maltby Nature Preserve789 Sciota Trail East • Randolph, MN 55065 • ph. 507-664-0770 • fax 507-663-0189

Less than 10 miles from Northfield East on Hwy. 19 to Hwy. 56. Left on 56, 2.8 miles to Sciota Trail, 0.8 miles to nature preserve, gate on right. (map & directions on website)

Monday, Feb. 12BASKETBALL – Carleton vs Hamline University

Mens at 1 p.m.; Womens at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – Raiders Boys vs Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14BASKETBALL – Carleton vs Macalester College

Mens at 5:45 p.m.; Womens at 7:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 16BASKETBALL – Raiders Girls vs Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Womens vs College of St. Catherine, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17BASKETBALL – Carleton vs Gustavus Adolphus College

Mens at 1 p.m.; Womens at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 20BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs Academy of Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs Hutchinson, 7:30 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Mens vs Bethel, 7 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Mens and Womens, Pre-MIAC Meet

Saturday, Feb. 24HOCKEY – St. Olaf Womens vs Bethel College, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 1HOCKEY – Raiders Boys vs Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.GYMNASTICS – Raiders Girls vs Farmington, 6:30 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Invitational

Saturday, Feb. 3BASKETBALL – St. Olaf Mens vs Saint John’s University, 3 p.m.

– Carleton Womens vs College of St. Catherine, 3 p.mHOCKEY – St. Olaf Mens vs Hamline University, 7 p.m.SWIMMING AND DIVING – Carleton vs St. Olaf

Mens and Womens at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 4HOCKEY – St. Olaf Womens vs Hamline University, 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 5BASKETBALL – Carleton vs Hamline University


Tuesday, Feb. 6SWIMMING AND DIVING – St. Olaf Mens and Womens,

Northfield Invitational, 4 p.m.– Carleton Mens and Womens, Northfield Invite, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 7BASKETBALL – St. Olaf vs Macalester College


Friday, Feb. 9BASKETBALL – Raiders Boys vs New Prague, 7:30 p.m.GYMNASTICS – Raiders Girls tournament, 7 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Mens vs Saint Mary’s University, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10BASKETBALL – Carleton vs St. Olaf,

Mens at 1 p.m.; Womens at 3 p.m.HOCKEY – St. Olaf Womens vs Saint Mary’s University, 7:30 p.m.SWIMMING AND DIVING – Raiders Boys tournament

Diving at 10 a.m.; Swimming at 1:30 p.m.TRACK AND FIELD – Carleton Mens and Womens, Meeting of the

HeartsWRESTLING – St. Olaf vs St. John’s University

S P O R T S Here are the home games.

Sport Locations

Hardly a step across, the creek reasons its way through the trees.The sklinter of light where it spills and flexes around roots is like coins or the brightness in a child’s voice brimming with the calls of birds.

The leaves rain down in pairs,pale golden splotches that soften the planking, the railroad ties laddered across logs, the bridge built low to the ground almost a dam.

The pool pulls us down to our knees. We take sticks and fish up slugs.Their stiff gum-white bodies are glued to water-darkened leaves,fixed by hunger, a deep breath.

One moment. Then another.The clamor and stomp of our standing.The stuff of wood chips. The flutter and lift of wings. The trail that will lead us home.

Butterfly Bridge, Maltby Nature Preserve By Scott King

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Raiders at Northfield Gymnastics Club

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Raiders compete at theNorthfield Ice Arena

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Carleton at Thorpe PoolRaiders at Middle School

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Carleton at Recreation CenterSt. Olaf at Tostrud

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Saturday, March 17, 20077:00 - 11:30 p.m.Small plate cuisine, silent and live auctionsDancing to the music of Lori Williams & the IconsThe Great Hall on Carleton College Campus

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Our 4th Annual Gala ~ this St. Patrick’s Day

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“ABlooming Celebration”“ABlooming Celebration”

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LS: Tell me a little of your history to getus started.

Cathy: I grew up in St. Louis Park andwent to The Culinary School ofAmerica in New York. I worked in thatbusiness for many years, but when Ihad little kids at home, the hours justdidn’t work anymore. (son Joey is now21 and at Colorado College andCharlie is 24 and at the U of M.)

LS: How did you get to Northfield?Cathy: We moved back to this area of the

country to be near the kid’s grandpar-ents. We moved about 11 times in theten years before we landed here. I havelived here now for 16 years, the longestI have lived anywhere.

LS: Have you stayed here by choice?Cathy: I didn’t expect to fit in here, I

don’t require that I fit in, but it wasunexpected when I did. Northfield letsme be myself. I think artists and theway they think sometimes have a hardtime fitting in, but I haven’t found thathere. I have been able to thrive and I’vebeen pretty happy here.

LS: When did you start beading?Cathy: About 15 years ago, I saw a neck-

piece in a sewing magazine that wasdesigned and created with needle weav-ing by Joyce Scott. I thought it was amaz-ing. There was a direction box in the arti-cle and I thought “I can do that.” It grewfrom there and became a passion.

LS: How did your passion become yourbusiness?

Cathy: I started teaching classes at art cen-ters and bringing supplies for the stu-dents. I was also doing juried art shows.My first store was supposed to be my stu-dio, but it quickly became a store. I hadbeen selling beads for my classes and thebeads were taking over my house. The

store grew out of necessity. I had to movethe beads out of the house and I alreadyhad customers, so it was kind of logical.

LS: Is your store still in the same location?Cathy: My first store was very small and

faced the city parking lot behind wherewe are now. My second store was whereKYMN radio is now, this spot (413Division) is my third location. Each timeI moved it was to add more space, andthis last move really increased the traffic.

LS: How is business?Cathy: Business is good. I have branched

out quite a bit in the 12 years I havehad a store. I now sell in four ways: theretail store, over the internet, wholesaleto other stores, and via retail tradeshows. Meredith Fierke has done atremendous job with the web site, andthat has really made a big difference inour internet business.

LS: Why is your bead store unique?Cathy: We are really good with color. We

have put together kits that use thisknowledge of color and are really pop-ular. In addition, our kits have gooddirections, making them easy to use.But most of all, our customer service isexcellent. We want to make sure peoplesucceed. It is fun when customerscome back with their show and tell.

LS: Tell me about the interesting packag-ing you use for your kits.

Cathy: Joyce Francis designed our pack-aging from some ideas that ElizabethSchott brought in. We wholesale thesekits to other retail stores, and the littlepurse packaging really stands out.

LS: It sounds like you have had a lot ofinput from others.

Cathy: I like to bounce ideas around withothers as much as possible. It is a greatway to get to the best idea, the bestpractice. Most shop owners downtownrealize we are all in it together.

LS: Come on…Cathy: No really. When Cottage

Industries went out of the yarn busi-ness, three downtown shop owners,including me, got together to decidewho would carry yarn. Of course it fitbest with Digs.

LS: And how is downtown doing?Cathy: Downtown is doing well. It will

keep improving because of fantasticvendors, and word of mouth will helpit grow. Our location is perfect, it is anice distance from the Twin Cities, soit is easy to do a daytrip to Northfield.

LS: I noticed a really unique item on yourweb site, your bottle cap beads, tell mehow that got started.

Cathy: LeAnn Stremcha actually gave methe impetus to try that. She was takinga silver smithing class and making hol-low silver beads. I wanted them. I start-ed playing around with bottle caps onenight and domed them by hand andthen soldered them together. I boughtan arbor press and had dies made todome the flattened bottle caps andthen I soldered them together.

LS: You also have handmade glass beads,do you make those?

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Cathy: I do. I have moved away from cre-ating products with bead, to making theparts that make up the whole. I love tosee what others make from my beads.

LS: So many people would like to maketheir favorite hobby their livelihood,what is that like?

Cathy: Well it came out of necessity. Idon’t make a very good employee. I’mnot good at doing things in a rote man-

ner. Multidirectional is how I workbest. Being self employed allows me towork that way. It is great to have a jobyou really want to do, a place you reallywant to be. Starting a business takes alot of time and I didn’t have time to dothe creative work I so enjoyed and thatwas frustrating, but now things haveevened out, and my kids have lefthome, so there is time for that too.

LS: Do you have time for anything else?Cathy: My husband and I ride motorcy-

cles. We either ride them somewherefor our vacation, or we take them on atrailer to our destination and spendthe time riding around.

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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-ordersandwiches, from scratch baked treats, soupand 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 of curryand Tandoor entrees including a large selec-tion of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

China Buffet – 630 Water St. S. • 645-0808 – 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Lunch and din-ner buffet and menu available. Lunch buffetfrom 11-4, $5.95, children 2-12, .40 peryear. Dinner buffet 4-8:30, $7.95, children2-12, .50 per year.

Cocoa Bean See page 4302 Division St. S. • 645-5322 – Mon-Fri10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., SunNoon-5 p.m. Fifteen flavors of ice cream,old-fashioned malts, smoothies made from“real” fruit, 20 flavors of Hawaiian ShaveIce, hot or cold chai, blended ice coffees, JellyBellies, gummies, fine chocolates, freshfudge, and many other candies from yourchildhood. The No. 1 old-fashioned candystore in southern Minnesota.

Contented Cow See page 15302 Division St. S. • 645-1665www.contentedcow.com – 3 p.m.-close.British-style pub with authentic Britishspecialties as well as a variety of soups, sal-ads and sandwiches. Extensive patio over-looking the Cannon River. Great selectionof imported and domestic draft beer as wellas a full selection of wine and spirits.

Dawn’s Corner Bar – Mill & Railway,Dundas, 663-0593 – Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-1a.m.; Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun 11-6. Full-service bar serving pizza and deep-friedmunchies. Live entertainment, karaoke andDJ. Big screen TV, pool, dart, poker andEuchre leagues.

Erbert & Gerbert’s – 209 S. Water St. •663-1300 – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Soups,subs and clubs. Will deliver any size order.Open late.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 5305 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 atmosphere,thousands of frogs and a beautiful outdoorpatio overlooking the Cannon River.

The Hideaway See page 14421 Division St. • 664-0400 – Mon-Sat,6 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Cozybistro atmosphere serving unique appetizersand sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine andbeer specialties.

Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe See page 8415 Division St. • 645-6653 – Sun-Tue, 9a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Hothoagies since 1991. Also soup, sandwiches,Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery See page 142018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 – Mon-Sat,6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – VotedBest Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota.Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup,sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream andnon-espresso drinks. Free wireless internetand business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein See page 10503 Division St. • 645-6691www.ruebnstein.com, 11 a.m.-close –Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casualrelaxing atmosphere. Huge selection ofimported and domestic beers, fine spiritsand wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

Mandarin Garden • 107 E. 4th St. • 645-7101; Tue-Sat, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri,11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Closed Mon andSun – Bringing a touch of the Orient toNorthfield since 1981. Serving individuallyprepared Szechuan and Peking entrees, pip-ing hot. Pleasant atmosphere and friendlyservice. Take out available.

Maria’s Mexican Grill See page 14Highway 3 & 19 at 2nd St. S. • 645-4034 –Tues - Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5p.m. Providing authentic Mexican fare toNorthfield including new items: fajitas andenchiladas. Kid’s cuisine also available.Desserts include guava cheesecake with rasp-berry topping and Pina Colada cheesecake.

Ole Store Cafe See page 31011 St. Olaf Ave. • 645-5558 – Mon-Fri 6a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 8a.m.-7 p.m. Café, coffee shop and wine bar.Free WiFi. The café features a fresh breakfast,salads, sandwiches and pastas for lunch andentree salads, pastas and entrees for dinner.Reservations welcome.

Perkins – 1401 Riverview Dr. • 645-4830Open everyday of the week from 5 a.m. to11 p.m. Kids eat free on Tuesdays.

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop410 Division St. • 645-8392 – Opens 6a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Owned and oper-ated by the same family since 1949. Qualitybaking from scratch using delicious familyrecipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes,homemade breads, 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 friendly dining inNorthfield for 37 years. House specialtiesinclude broasted chicken, BBQ ribs andflame-broiled hamburgers.

The Tavern of Northfield – 212 DivisionSt., 663-0342, Sun-Thu, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.;Fri-Sat until 11 p.m. Wide variety of home-made, from-scratch menu items. Prime rib onFriday and Saturday nights. Casual court-yard dining, Tavern lounge and deck over-looking the Cannon River. Full-service bar.

Tiny’s Hot Dogs – 321 Division St. S. •645-6862 – Mon-Thu, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.;Fri, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.;Sun, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic former poolhall, Tiny’s continues to delight patronswith great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alco-holic 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 & DRINKSNorthfield Public Library Events for Young People

210 Washington St. • 645-6606 • TDD: 645-1823M-Th, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; F 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;

Sa, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Su, 1-5 p.m.

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!

“Patty Cake, Patty Cake” Infant Lapsit • Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

PJ Storytime with Gilly in the Mushroom! • Tuesday • 7 p.m.

Adventure Girls • Tuesdays • 7 p.m.For girls 9 and up. Join St. Olaf volunteers from Story House as

they explore books featuring exciting stories about girls. Copies ofthe book available at meetings. New members always welcome!

“I Like Books!” Preschool stories (for children ages 2-5)Wednesdays and Thursdays • 10 a.m.

Carleton/Northfield Public Library/St. Olaf Chess ClubWednesdays • 4-5 p.m.

For 4th and 5th graders, led by Carleton and St. Olaf studentvolunteers. Call 645-6606 to sign up.

Toddler Time Stories • Fridays • 10 a.m.

Carleton Story Hour at the library • Saturdays • 10 a.m.

NEW! Saturday afternoon Kid’s Craft ClubCraft club for kids 10-13 years. First meeting is Sat., Feb. 5, 2-

3:30 p.m. Different craft projects every month. February’scraft is to decorate wooden hearts. Free! Call to reserve your

spot at 645-1804.

FEBRUARY SPECIAL I Love Minnesota Story Time • Sat., Feb. 10 • 3:30 p.m.

Meet illustrator Jim Postier. Co-sponsored by the MinnesotaHumanities Commission and the Northfield Public Library.

For program and event information check on the library’s KidsInfo Blog at www.selco.info/norpl.

If there is no school, there are no library programs.

F A M I LY F R I E N D LY F U N

Greetings! It is a pleasure to share myinterest in etiquette and manners in thisnew world. Times are changing so rapidlyit’s a challenge for most of us to keep up.

Webster describes etiquette as “prescribedrules for behavior,” while manners, on the other hand, is observingthe proper rules of etiquette. Your good manners give you thepower to bring pleasure into other peoples’ lives. Courtesy is con-tagious and can have a tremendous impact. Manners should befluid, adaptable not only to the times but to the situation at hand.

Being kind and considerate to others is a benefit to both parties.Personal rewards include greater self confidence from knowingwhat to do in a new or difficult situation, a positive reputationwith others, and improved personal relationships that are morecivil, even in time of stress. Courteous people enrich their ownlives by making other people feel good. That special feeling thatcomes from being kind may be the most powerful incentive toremember and practice everyday courtesies.

To start out with, let’s consider enjoying a warm serving of soupon these cold winter’s days. Here are a few soup tips:• Spoon your soup away from you. This is so it doesn’t splatter

on your shirt.• Sip quietly and never blow on any liquid that is too hot. I

know, it’s hard to be patient.• Never crumble crackers in your soup. Oyster crackers are the

only crackers allowed in the soup. Paper wrappers get tuckedunder your bread plate or dinner plate.

• Don’t tilt your soup bowl to get “that one last bite.”• Your spoon rests in the bowl when you are eating, and is put

on the saucer when you are finished.• Most of all, enjoy your warm soup around the family hearth!

E-mail your questions concerning etiquette and manners for afuture column to [email protected].

EtiquetteBy Peggy Hanson

Ask a Northfielder what to do duringwinter months and they may enthusiasti-cally respond, “Let’s go sledding!”

St. Olaf College’s Old Main Hill is one ofthe greatest sledding hills in the area, richwith the history that goes along with that ofthe college. Students, faculty and communi-ty members have been found sledding, ski-ing and even skating. Old Main Hill sincethe early 1800s.

St. Olaf students spanning generations have used trays from thecafeteria as means of transportation down the hill. In more recentyears, when comedian “Carrot Top” performed at the college, hejoined the students on a traying adventure, orange locks flailingin the winter wind.

While Old Main Hill, with its steep incline, is a great venue forsledding, those with younger children may appreciate using thehill behind Sibley Elementary School. Its gentle slope is ideal forthe younger crowd. Wherever you go – from Old Main to yourown backyard – enjoy the moment – and consider safety.

The National Safety Council offers these tips for safer sledding:• Children ages 5-9 are most susceptible to injury. They should be

accompanied or supervised by an adult and should wear helmets.• Keep equipment in good condition. Never use a sled with bro-

ken parts, sharp edges, cracks or splits.• Dress for the weather. Thick gloves and boots not only safe-

guard from the cold, but also help prevent injury.

• Never sled head first down a hill, doing so increases chances ofhead or neck injury.

• Check slopes for bare spots, holes and other obstructions thatmay cause injury and steer clear.Let’s Go Sledding!

By Christine BernierIn 1882, St. Olaf Professor Ytterboe – anavid winter sportsmen – wrote fondly ofthe hill and its many winter wonders tohis future wife. Ytterboe would “tobog-gan” down the hill alongside students. Hewould also ice skate and ski down the hill.

Around the turn of the century, St. Olafpurchased six large coasters – sleds madeto hold up to ten riders. The coasters werelong wooden toboggans built with a steer-ing wheel, which reached speeds of 60miles per hour on Old Main Hill. Coasting in 1913. Photo and historic information courtesy of the St. Olaf College Archives.

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