ROCHESTERS WEEKLY WHAT-TO-DO GUIDEWEEK OF DECEMBER 29, 2016 - JANUARY 4, 2017
2016: A LOOK BACK
CONTENTS
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This past year has seen an incredible
amount of music produced by
Rochester musicians.
Up close and personal with some of
the people who bring you music on
the regular in Rochester.Running into Second Street Joe is
always a treat, and the Christmas
season makes this outit extra special.
Allison and Bryan take a look back at
some of their favorite 507 stories from
the past year.
507 Beer Guy Louis
Garcia takes us on a
wicked journey into
the heart of East-Coast
lavor and style right
here in Minnesota.
We chop it up with Elysium
headliner Mike Dreams
about his music
and lyrics.
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VOLUME 3, NUMBER 51 DECMEBER 29, 2016
Louis Garcia
Kim Zabel
Forget killing 2016, we are
dedicating this issue to celebrating
it! So many great things happened
this year: area musicians pumped
out tunes like nobodys business,
hundreds of plays were performed,
thousands and thousands of beers
were consumed, and countless
hours were spent by you at
countless events.
Through it all, weve been here to
highlight everything there is to do in
Rochester and southeast Minnesota.
And there is a lot. If theres
something you want us to cover,
let us know. Were always around
on Instagram (@507Magazine)
Facebook (PB507) and email
Its been real, 2016.
2017, bring it on.
John Sievers
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Allison Roe
MEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kristy Mintz
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PLEASE CALL 507-285-7600
3 Art Out of Context
7 10 Measures
10 Dining Out
11 PB Playbook
14 Movie Review
16 Calendar of Events
Allison Roe, Special Sections Editor
Bryan Lund, writer and editor
Cover photo by Andrew Link
12/29
C O N T R I B U T O R S
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Hunter S. hompson famously said
On some nights I still believe that
a car with the gas needle on empty
can run about ifty more miles if
you have the right music very loud
on the radio. While the gas needle for
2016 is hovering over E with the New
Year just around the corner, the music
Rochesterites have recorded this past
year will continue to provide the fuel to
get us through the next ifty miles.
he EPs and albums springing from
Rochesters nascent musical DNA have
ranged from traditional Irish music to
jazz, and included genres as diverse as
the blues, metal, Christian worship, and
Americana.
Rochesters music has dispersed itself
far and wide. For instance, Ilika Ward
and the Moonlight Riders have toured
South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado,
Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin,
and Minnesota in support of their
Many Faces release. Blues singer
Annie Mack has taken her music to
the Minnesota State Fair and will be
traveling to Pennsylvania in February
for the Lancaster Roots and Blues
Festival.
A few releases from local musicians
have even garnered national attention.
Light 45s single Steeped went to
number 5 on Billboards Christian Rock
National Airplay chart and has had wide-
reaching radio play on more than 40
stations around the nation.
Rochesterite Alec Tackmann performs
with the nationally recognized Galactic
Cowboy Orchestra and is the drummer
on their live double album he Limits
of Acceptable Pitch, released this
past September at the Rochester Civic
heatre (where some of the live tracks
were previously recorded). he band
plays Art-Rock Jazz-Grass Fusion and
records on the Loud Folk Records label.
his past March, they were featured
in an article in DownBeat magazine
entitled Achieving Liftof.
Its hard to pick favorites with so
much outstanding locally created music.
he energized power pop of he Shift,
the catchy hip-pop tinged acoustic
guitar licks of Alex Cruz, the well-
crafted lyrics of singer/songwriter Pat
Egan, and the sweet strains of the entire
citys musical eforts this past year
include something for every listener, so
be sure to check them out and ind your
favorite.
words and photo by JOHN SIEVERS
2016s Music-Making Machine
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The 9th Planet Out EP: Burn It Down released May 2016
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal
Addison Israelson Album: North Ridge released May
2016
Genre: Americana
Alex Cruz EP: Duality released Oct. 2016
Genre: Acoustic/Experimental
Annie Mack EP: Tell it Like it Is EP released Dec.
2016
Genre: Pop-inluenced Roots Blues
Booksie & The Pages EP: Research released Oct. 2016
Genre: Blues Rock / Swing Rock
Breathefeaturing Zach Zurn
EP: Advance released May 2016
Genre: Christian Worship
Cherry Isles EP: Cherry Isles (self-titled) released
Aug. 2016
Genre: Alternative Rock
Colby Kent & The Stompin Ground
Album: How Far released Nov. 2016
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Debbie Anthony Band Album: All Over Again released June
2016
Genre: Country
Dystonia Album: I Cant Help But Change
released May 2016
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Embrace the Ending Album: Inception of Strength
released Oct.
2016
Genre: Metal
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
Album: The Limits of Acceptable
Pitch released Nov. 2016
Genre: Art-Rock Jazz-Grass Fusion
Good Morning Bedlam
Album: Prodigal released June 2016
Genre: Modern Folk
Ilika Ward and the Moonlight
Riders
Album: Many Faces released June
2016
Genre: Americana
Jailhouse Payback
Album: Annes Strange Walk
released Dec. 2016
Album: Places You Wont Find Me
released Dec. 2016
Genre: Americana, Alternative Rock
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Light45
EP: Decibels released Apr. 2016
Genre: Rock
The Manic Diaries
Album: And If the World Should End
released Mar. 2016
Genre: Progressive Rock / Metal
NeoRhythms
Album: NeoRhythms (Self-titled) released Aug. 2016
Genre: Blues/Groove/Funk/
Retro R & B
Pat Egan
Album: Bells of St. Marys released
Dec. 2016
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
The RavensFire Band
Album: RavensFire released July
2016
Genre: Folk Irish, Irish Traditional,
Americana
Remi Moulder Quartet
EP: Remind Me released Dec. 2016
Genre: Jazz
The Shift
Album: If released
June 2016
Genre: Power Pop
Trevor Marty
Album: Iron & Rust Dreams & Dust
released Spring 2016
Genre: Country-Blues, Americana
Second Story
EP: Second Story (self-titled)
released Feb. 2016
Genre: Indie Grunge Punk
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What sparked your interest in music?
I started piano when I was five. I didnt like piano that much as a kid, but now I wish I would have stuck with it. I played clarinet in elementary school, but the jazz band was where I could play guitar, an instrument that I was a bit more invested in.
Thoughts on performing?
Im really into music theory. Much of my time these days is spent on jazz piano, so I dont play out very often. I am a bit fonder of sharpening the axe than chopping the wood.
Top three artists at the moment?
Brad Mehldau. Hes a modern jazz pianist. The album I have been listening to has pentatonic-inspired melodies. It is like adding salt to caramel. Snarky Puppy. Its one of the bands that Ive really liked for a long time. I tend to overplay them until I cant listen to them anymore. Flying Lotus. He is a little bit more experimental.
Favorite local hangout?
My room. I enjoy people, but I definitely have a finite stamina for them. My room is my place to recharge.
Strangest thing youve ever seen an audience member do?
There was a guy who had a heart attack in the audience once. We stopped the performance, even though it was very pleasant jazz music that we were playing. I think he lived.
Kindest words from an audience member?
There was this moment in college where some-one heard me play a classical guitar piece and then said to me, I knew you played guitar well, but holy crap!
If you had to outlaw one song from ever being played again, which would it be and why?
Mathcore. Its a type of metal, I suppose. They take it a step too far in the wrong direction, though. Its music that is completely based off of math. Its music that completely abandons any kind of emotion.
What makes you stand out as a musician?
I like to think I am really good at theory and I have a well-trained ear, but that is nothing new.
What is your musical philosophy?
My relationship with music has changed. It is now a study rather than a break from life, and I dont enjoy it the same way I did before. When I first started studying music, there was this mysterious quality to it. Now its not as mysteri-ous anymore. A professional cook is not going to be impressed by a Twinkie after hes studied the culinary arts.
What motivates you to keep playing music?
Music is the cornerstone of who I am. If I stopped doing it, I would feel pretty lost.
story and photo by KIM ZABEL
CHRIS BRAM
Chris holds a BA in classical guitar performance from Gustavus
Adolphus. He teaches classical guitar and piano at Schmitt Music
and plays with jazz musicians David Beyer (Paleo Nath), Kelly Mason of Avian Syncopy, and with the
Rochester Pops Orchestra.
You can see Chris with the Rochester Pops Orchestra on Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 pm for their performance of At the Movies.
I F Y O U G O
Mike Dreams, a Twin Cities rapper,
headlines Elysium IIs Cellar stage on
January 12. His precise lyrical acrobatics
mingle substance with complicated
cadences and crisp production. We caught
up with the hyper-focused rapper for a
brief interview and got him to annotate
some of his lyrics for us.
What do you know about Elysium?I dont know a whole bunch about it. Im
interested in vibing with it because it
reminded me of some of the events I went
to back in LA and stuf like that.
What do you think the beneit of partying with purposeful music in the background is?I think its super important. On this
album I got to move into a little bit of
that more than my previous works and
thats what Ive always believed in. Having
stuf that people really vibe to and rock
to on a surface level, but then always
having that underlying meaning. hats
the kind of music I gravitate to. People
party to Kid Cudi music, or music that
has an underlying message, and things
that are deeper, which I think makes it
dope. [It connects] with the people who
want to dance, but its also meaningful to
people who really listen to music deeper
and want to catch those messages. Maybe
they listen to the same song, maybe they
turned up to it the day before, the next
day, theyre sitting and thinking, they
didnt catch those references. hat gives it
multiple levels.
Whats your writing process like? Your wordplay sounds precise, it sounds like something that youve been over a million times - is that the right impression?hat is the right impression. Im very
meticulous in my writing process, just
because Im trying to balance out saying
something thats profound enough to
make sense but also make a good song.
A lot of the newer stuf thats out is just
as much about the melody and the way
it makes you feel as much as it is about
the lyrics. I think on both sides, people
sacriice one or the other in creating, so
Im really meticulous on trying to make
that balance. Make a really good sounding
song that somebody who doesnt even
care about whats being said will rock with
it, but also make sure that [it works] for
those who do care about whats being
said.
What are ive songs of yours people should know?Take Me Higher (ft. Ashley DuBose)
Change Up
If Only U Knew
he Lights, he Life (EDM Mix)
Born In 1988
What are some songs youd reccomend for pre-gaming to your set?Kirko Bangz - Drank In My Cup
Kanye West - Flashing Lights
Drake - Shot For Me
Mary J. Blige - Family Afair
JAY Z - Change Clothes (ft. Pharrell)
For more of this interview, and for the
full annotation of his lyrics, head over to
rochestermn.com.
by BRYAN LUND
Elysium brings in Mike Dreams
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Stanzas from a verse inPity Parties,
annotated by Mike Dreams
Man, why you always be trippin and sympin?/
Them pity parties aint pimpin/You get like
this/When you sippin/You be forgetting
When indulging in self-pity, depression and
substances, one may forget what their true
potential is. You start thinking the worst of
yourself, from a highly pessimistic viewpoint.
You one of your citys greatest/They dissing
because they isnt/Theyll never be Jordan/They
commentating/They Scottie Pippen
Through a plethora of accolades, Ive been
considered to be one of the leading voices
of the Minnesota Hip-Hop scene in the past
decade... Most of the negativity Ive experienced
is either from those who arent artists, or artists
who havent achieved the same feats, yet have
something to say.
You Ali/They Sonny Liston/Buy tickets/And
then pay admission/Your missions to be a
legend/You Prince and you Bobby Dylan/Purple
Rain on the parade/Times are a changing/Cant
prevent this/Just tell em either get wit this/Or
get of your Charles Dickens
The irst line is a reference to the 1965 Boxing
Match between Heavyweight Boxers Muhammad
Ali and Sonny Liston, when Ali (then Clay) won
when Liston gave up at the opening of the
seventh round (after being clearly dominated in
the sixth). Buying tickets and then pay admission
indicates the separation between the artist and
the fan.
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Disgruntled Brewings Stupid Good.
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Juicy, cloudy, turgid say hello to the east-coast IPA
T heres a new kid on the beer
style block: east-coast IPA. Or
Northeast IPA.
If you are not a beer geek,
chances are you arent entirely
sure what that is, and if you see the
cloudy, hazy concoction, you might
think there is something wrong with
the beer and send it back.
But for beer aicionados, this is the
it beer style right now - perhaps even
more than sours and barrel-aged beers.
Even in Minnesota, over 1,000 miles
away from east-coast IPA ground zero -
where places like Trillium, Night Shift,
Tired Hands, and Tree House have
boomed - the style, deined by a distinct
fruit lavor juiciness, is thriving.
Minnesotas most popular iteration
of the style is Stupid Good, from
Perham, Minn., just an hour east of
Fargo, N.D.
Head Disgruntled brewer Brett
Doebbeling said he brewed Stupid Good
back when he was a homebrewer, trying
to replicate the beers he was trading for.
he beer, which began with the
name Juiceman, is tough to brew
consistently; the American and
Australian hops are hard to acquire,
but make the beer worth brewing.
People drive from the Cities for
growlers and kill kegs of it at Twin
Cities restaurants like Ansaris
Mediterranean Grill and Lounge.
Im totally blown away by the
response weve gotten over Stupid
Good, Doebbeling says. We currently
have almost 30 bars waiting for it.
For those in Rochester, there is an
alternative to driving up north. Forager
made what is my favorite east-coast
IPA, the creatively named Swayzie
Express. And due to how much head
brewer Austin Jevne and the assistant
brewers enjoy the style, they made the
decision to have the style on tap for the
foreseeable future.
Right now, Forager has Decent and
Cloudy Daze east-coast IPAs on tap.
Cloudy gives of pulpy orange juice
lavor with a bitter inish, and Decent is
a melange of tropical fruit.
Assistant brewer Zack Dunbar says
that most of Foragers hoppy brews will
follow the popular style, not because its
trendy, but because they love to drink
it. Even the
award-winning
Hip Hops
(recognized
by Growler
Magazine as
one of the best
hoppy beers in
the state) is going
to get a recipe
change to adhere
to the east-coast
style. hat means
using an English
ale yeast, double
dry-hopping techniques, and a robust
malt bill.
Its a bold statement by the brewery.
hat is without a doubt going to be
the focus, Dunbar says of the stylelistic
beer change. hat decision is based
on making styles of beer we wanted to
drink. And a lack of contentment. Its
sort of the antithesis of the brewery.
While brewing stalwarts of
yesteryear focus on consistency and
style guidelines, places like Disgruntled
and Forager look to breaking the rules
to fuel their creativity and quench
their thirst.
Forager sees a lot of hazy, juicy IPAs
on the horizon.
As for Disgruntled, they remade
Reaper, which is basically the same
beer as Stupid Good but with citra and
mosaic hops, to it into the popular
style. Plus, a double IPA version of
Stupid Good, called Damn Good, hits
next week.
his is one style poised for longevity
in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
FORAGER BREWING COMPANY DECENT IPA
DISGRUNTLEDS HEAD BREWER, BRETT DOEBBLING
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TWIGS TAVERN AND GRILLE401 6th St. SW, Rochester
$$$Open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night
Note: hey are closed through January 2.
Most popular menu item: Excalibur, a bone-in ribeye it for two. Order with a side of loaded mashed potatoes and
broccolini for the table.
Most underrated menu item: Chocolate Torte.
$$11 a.m to 11 p.m. most days, Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Most popular menu item: Hot rock. You order your choice of protein and sauce, and cook it on a 650 degree
rock right at your table.
Most underrated menu item: Twigs Strips latbreads.
Consistently voted as one of the best patios in Rochester,
try ordering a few small plates. Twigs also has a dedicated
gluten-free kitchen and an extensive gluten-free menu.
$$Hours vary by day; bruch ofered on Sundays.
Fresh, sustainably caught seafood delivered six days
a week from all around the world.
Most popular menu item: Any one of their fresh ish choices.
Most underrated menu item: Lobster Bisque.
hree-time winner of Rochester Magazines Best
Restaurant award.
HHote restaurants tend to get a bad reputation for being boring, or ofering sub-par food. But here in Rochester, hotel restaurants are taking it up a notch and serving up high-quality food and drinks that will impress most any foodie. Here are three local places you dont want to miss no matter if youre a permanent resident or just passing through.
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Weve heard some of your sports-related New Years resolutions; were here to help! Here are four common resolutions and steps you can take to
achieve your 2017 goals.
by CRAIG SWALBOSKI
New Years resolutions and solutions
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RESOLUTION: RUN A MARATHON
RESOLUTION: FIX THAT HOLE IN YOUR GOLF GAME
RESOLUTION: GET INVOLVED BY HELPING WITH LOCAL SPORTS
You probably know that you can run a marathon right
here in Rochester (the Med City Marathon is May 28,
2017) but it wouldnt be wise to just show up and run
26.2 miles. For many years, the Rochester Track Club
and TerraLoco have held a training class with weekly
sessions for about three months, from mid-February
until just before the race. Cost last year was $55, and
the instructor is local running expert Lin Gentling. Look
for signup information at postbulletin.com/playbook/
around Feb. 1.
If youre going to prepare on your own, you might
consider long group runs for runners of varying
abilities in the weeks leading up to the race. Check
rochestertrackclub.com for details.
Tired of that slice?
Do you always have
trouble getting out
of sand? You can
work on your game
yourself by going to
the driving range or
practice green (in and
near Rochester, there are such facilities at Eastwood,
Northern Hills, Willow Creek, Oak Summit and the
Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center).
But what you might REALLY need is a lesson or two
to get expert advice to solve that problem area you have.
All of the courses listed above have someone who can
do just that with you. So does the Rochester Indoor
Golf Center, and independent pro Ryan Bonser could
be of assistance (ryanbonser.com); he uses advance
technology to analyze swings.
If youre sports-minded and have time to give, consider volunteering for one of the many sports events held in Rochester
each year. he Rochester Amateur Sports Commission is involved in many of them; you can email them to express interest
([email protected]) or ill our their short, handy get involved form (rochsports.org, under About us)
hose with deeper knowledge of a particular sport could consider helping coach with one of the many youth sports
organizations in Rochester (or in your hometown if you live outside of Rochester). Heres the Rochester Park and Rec
Departments list of partner organizations: http://bit.ly/2hMMFfD
You could just take out your bike
and ride solo, but if you think riding
with others is more fun than going
by yourself, there are ways to do
that without rounding up your own
contingent of friends.
Scheels Bike Club holds weekly
30-minute group rides, from
May to September, led by a
Scheels expert. he pace is casual,
perfect for beginners and families
are encouraged; refreshments
are provided at the start. No
registration is required. For
information, go to experience.
scheels.com
Bicycle Sports has rides Mondays
and Wednesdays, with Easy Rider,
Fitness and Fast Road groups. For
details and the weeks route, check
the stores Facebook page.
Eriks Bike Shop has rides on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 5. For
details, go to eriksbikeshop.com
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RESOLUTION: GET INTO BICYCLING
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Best of 2016 Editors Pic ks
Best use of animal masksGuerrillas are all rightJan 14he Guerrilla Girls are do-gooders who
disguise themselves with masks. hey
have done various street projects, put up
stickers and billboards to call attention to
their cause.
Coolest art installationUnearth by Judy OnofrioJune 2Unearth is an exhibition about the spiritual
idea of digging, inding, uncovering and
revealing the beauty of both life and death
through earth and bone, according to
Rochester Art Center director Megan Johnston.
Favorite new event at the Wic ked MoosePridefestJuly 7It doesnt get much simpler, or truer, than
the theme of this years Rochester Pridefest.
Together = Proud.
Favorite way to spend $3 0 in Roc hester3 Hamiltons hit the townJuly 14In the end, we didnt have the night we planned.
Some things are totally out of my control, and the
unpredictability of Minnesotas summer weather is
pretty much at the top of that list. Even though we
had to adjust our plans, it was still a fun night.
Most hy pe at a Thursday s on FirstJoe JohnsonSeptember 1My dancing has waited long enough.
Best way to be c ool in Roc hesterBuy vinylSeptember 15We celebrate the sputter lame of a new dawn.
Rochester Records has risen from the ashes of
this citys independent retailer scene, and you can
thank a man called Huss for answering that call.
Favorite food and drink pairingGin and Tonic and mushroom bruschetta at La VettaJuly 21Strange as it sounds, to complete the perfect
pairing, pay attention to the mouthfeel of the
mixed drink. Yes, even beverages have texture.
Best interview subjec tBeinn the dogAugust 4We talk to humans all the time. So we sat down
with Beinn (pronounced Bane by humans), a
border collie, to get his take on Dogs Downtown.
Favorite summer art tourWhat is that?July 14Public art is meant for everybodyfor
the masses. Right? Its meant for people
like me (Matt Stolle). Pedaling along the
bike path, past the old ire station at
Silver Lake Park through Mayo Park to
Slatterly Park, I go in search of art.
Favorite porc h partyMusical Party on Kutzky Park PorchesSeptember 22One Saturday in September, Kutzky Parks front
porches and driveways were transformed into music
venues for an afternoon.
Strangest sporting eventGrass DregsSeptember 22What do you get when you combine snowmobile
racing on grass with a swap meet and a vintage
sled show? he Great Southern Minnesota Grass
Drag Nationals, thats what.
Cutest c owLaFonda at Squash Blossom FarmOctober 13Here in a rural Minnesota ield, a mlange of
cultures is happily stewing. he great American
melting pot suddenly seems a bit less hackneyed.
Best underground music unc overedRochesters hip-hop sceneNovember 10Not surprisingly, Rochester hip-hop scene
is underground. Yet its stars like Lil Crazed,
Looney Mobb, and YG On Da Beat have reached
national and international heightstrue to their
genre, all artists are proliic: releasing rich new
mixtapes, collaborating with each other, and
making the music they love, no matter the odds.
Favorite movie reviewFinding Dory by Aubrey BeadlingJune 23Finding Dory is a movie that really tears at
your heartstrings and tickles your funny bone
as well. Rated PG but I think its ine for anyone.
Did I say ine? I mean AWESOME! I give
Finding Dory four out of ive shells.
Not any moreGoonies Still StandingFeb 4Rare among cities Rochesters
size, the Med City has a
comedy club.
Strangest plac e to salsa danc eBig BradsMarch 24Salsa dance night at Big Brads on Broadway
had a quiet, under-the-radar beginning.
But over time, the event began to grow
to a point where Big Brads has become
an unlikely destination for salsa dancers,
packed with 60 to 100 swinging, twirling
bodies at the height of the evening.
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A wonderful, if stagey, performanceby RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun Times
August Wilsons Fences is one of the great American plays of the 20th century illed with memorable characters, deep with poetically rich dialogue, equally infused with moments of almost unbearable heartbreak and spiritually uplifting humanity. he 1987 Broadway production of Fences won multiple Tonys. he 2010 edition, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, won Tonys for best revival of a play, best actor for Washington and best actress for Davis. What works so well on the stage doesnt always pack the same punch through the more naturalistic ilter of the ilm experience, and there are times
when Fences the movie feels stagey and over the top. But once you settle in and get comfortable with the speechifying and the cadence and rhythm of the prose poetry, the performances by the main players are a wonder to behold. Washington is a commanding presence as Troy, a longtime sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh who is pushing to go from the back of the truck to the position of driver, a relatively cushy job in that you stay behind the wheel all day and you dont have to sling garbage. Troy and his wife Rose (Davis) seem to be blessed and content, but it doesnt take long before myriad cracks poison their way through the happy facade. Troys eldest son is a struggling jazz
musician with a penchant for showing up at Troys house on payday, so he can hit up Troy for a quick loan. Troy takes a sadistic delight in making him beg for the cash. Troys teenage son is a football prodigy with dreams of playing in college. But Troy, a former Negro League baseball star who played before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and never got a shot at the big leagues, is so bitter about his own athletic experience he refuses to sign the paperwork for his son to go to college and forces him to quit the high school team and ind work. hats just the half of it. While we initially feel for Troy and all hes endured in his hardscrabble life, we come to see how nearly everything that goes sour
for his family is of Troys doing. he moment when Rose is forced to face the full measure of Troys selishness leads to arguably the most powerful monologue in any movie of 2016, with Viola Davis pretty much sewing up the Oscar for best supporting actress and deservedly so. Washingtons direction is solid but nothing special. He inds a few ways to expand the adaptation beyond the constraints of the stage play, but all of the most efective scenes take place in the house and the backyard. What works: the brilliant dialogue and the raw intensity of the performances. Its a privilege to watch Washington and Davis lay it all on the line.
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Assassins Creed (PG-13, 120 min.)Callum Lynch, played by Michael Fassbender, is able to experience the adventures of his ancestors through his genetic memories. He discovers he is part of a mysterious society called the Assassins, and gains their skills and knowledge to use in todays world.
Collateral Beauty (PG-13, 93 min.) H H H H HScheming co-workers try to prove the insanity of their grieving partner (Will Smith) by arranging for him to meet people representing Death, Love and Time. This cheesy attempt at a holiday tear-jerker is built on a foundation so contrived, the most miraculous thing is that it was actually made.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (PG-13, 123 min.) H H H H HTheres a whole lot of movie going on in this expansion of the J.K. Rowling cinematic universe. The origin story of magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne, bursting with absentminded professor charm) is populated with critters ranging from the tiny and whimsical to the enormous and ferocious. The result is an effective if not everlasting magical spell.
Manchester by the Sea (R, 137 min.) H H H H HWith this story of a bitter Boston custodian (Casey Affleck) returning to his hometown after his brothers death, writer-director Kenneth Lonergan has delivered a modern masterpiece reminiscent of the classic, gritty dramas of the 1970s. Its no easy journey, but my goodness is it brilliant.
Moana (PG, 113 min.) H H H HWith help from a demigod (voice of Dwayne Johnson), an adventurous island princess sets out on the sea to save her homeland in an animated musical bursting with gorgeous visuals, filled with inspirational messages and chock full of gentle and quite clever humor.
Passengers (PG-13, 116 min.) H H H HJennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt play travelers who wake up prematurely from hibernation during a 120-year spaceship journey. The visual effects, while arresting at times, are just diverting eye candy, momentarily distracting us from the realities of the off-putting, ridiculous storyline.
Rogue One (PG-13, 133 min.) H H H HThis stand-alone Star Wars story about the rebels who stole the Death Star plans is teeming with exciting action sequences, peppered with laugh-out-loud one-liners and made all the more memorable for the darker turns of the plot. Its a bright light in the Star Wars canon.
Sing (PG, 108 min.)An eternal optimist, a koala named Buster Moon looks over a theatre that was once grand but now is not. Buster will do anything to save it, so he holds the worlds greatest singing
competition. Five contestants vie for the title: a mouse, an elephant, a pig, a gorilla and a porcupine.
Why Him (R, 111 min.) HH H H HThe premise of this multivehicle car wreck man (Bryan Cranston) thinks his daughters boyfriend (James Franco) isnt worthy of her is SO tired. This stinker is in the bottom 1 percent of movies Ive ever seen.
Hidden Figures (PG, 127 min.) H H H HYou might just find yourself applauding during certain moments of dramatic triumph in the unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story of three black female mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who worked for NASA in the 1960s.
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MusicOpen Mic, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro.
7:00 p.m. Open MIC and Thirsty Thursday! Our 2nd floor stage is amped - you plug in and play - your guitar, voice, keyboard -- own the stage and jam with other musicians. 597-467-2782.
DJ Slipp, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free. 21+. DJ SLipp spins some groovinand funky tunes every Thursday Night at Kathys Pub.
Sport & RecreationJolly Trolley Holiday Lights Tours! Rochester. $18 adults,
$12 children. Do something extra-special with your family, friends, and children this holiday season! Experience some of Rochesters most creative lights displays! 507-421-0573.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave. SE, Rochester. 8:00 a.m. Anyone 60+ with arthritis, chronic pain, or wishes to begin a low impact program. No registration necessary. 507-288-6944.
CommunityBookBike at Bravo Espresso (University Square, Skyway
Level), Shops at University Square, 111 S Broadway, Rochester. 7:30 a.m. Free. Visit the award-winning BookBike to check out books, get a library card, or share stories and ideas! Librarian Powered, Community Inspired.
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WhenDaily through Saturday, Dec. 31
Admission$18 adults, $12 children; 507-421-0573
Jolly Trolly Holiday Lights Tour Do something extra-special with your family, friends, and children this holiday season! Experience some of Rochesters most creative lights displays! Tours start from a variety of locations at a variety of times.
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The Lion in Winter January 13-29
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Honk! February 17-March 12
The Amish Project February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10
Rochester Civic Theater
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Rochester Repertory Theatre 103 Seventh St. NE, Rochester
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
MusicRavensFire, Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery, 78757
MN-16, Spring Valley. 5:00 p.m. Join your friends at the Four Daughters Vineyard for an evening of food, fun, wine and great music. Your favorite Irish folk band, RavensFire, will provide the music, the staff at Four Daughters provides the food and wine, and you will add to the fun!
Free jam, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 Second Ave. NE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass, country, old-time music. All-acoustic. Beginner to advanced players welcome.
Miles Johnston Trio, Forager Brewery, 1005 Sixth St. NW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m.
Becky Schlegel, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Roches-ter. 7:30 p.m. Country.
Davina and the Vagabonds, Sheldon Theatre, 443 W Third St., Red Wing. 7:30 p.m. $18 - $30. Filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages, this rollicking quintet brings edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger ears. 651-388-8700.
The Evergreen Grass Band, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free.
Sport & RecreationJolly Trolley Holiday Lights Tours! Rochester. $18 adults,
$12 children. Do something extra-special with your family, friends, and children this holiday season! Experience some of Rochesters most creative lights displays! 507-421-0573.
Bounce Worlds Tween Night, Bounce World, 4430 19th St. NW, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. $20 per tween. Bounce Worlds Tween Night is for ages 10-15 and includes food, games and prizes. 507-316-0788.
Late Night Romantic Holiday Lights Tour, Rochester. 9:15 p.m. $18. Clang, clang, clang went the trolley, ding, ding, ding went the bell, zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings. 90 Minute Romantic Holiday Lights Tour. 507-421-0573.
CommunityHomeless Outreach Worker Available, Rochester Public
Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 10:30 a.m. Free. Staff from Zumbro Valley Health Center will be available to answer questions and provide information on homelessness, mental health and chemical dependency issues.
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When5:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 30
WhereFour Daughters Winery and Vineyard
78757 MN-16, Spring Valley
RavensFire
The traditional Celtic and Irish stylings of RavensFire harken back to the past. This set at Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery is a sure-fire way to get down.
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When7:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
Price: $20 advance, $25 at the door
Jeff Gerbino, comedian Jeffs high energy approach to everything from news events of the day to life as a par-ent of two children to uncanny impressions of various celebrities and politicians make his act accessible almost any audience.
I F Y O U G O
WhereRochester Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave. SE, Rochester
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SATURDAY
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When10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 31
Where1643 Broadway N, Rochester, 507-218-3100
Price$8 for members, $12 for non-members
Noon Years Eve Family Party!Minnesota Childrens Museum
Celebrate the New Year with the whole family at this one of a kind fundraiser for your childrens museum! There will be dance party with a deejay, snacks, the ex-hibits, and a chance to visit with a Big Red Dog! And the count down to a ball drop!
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
MusicMiles Johnston Quartet, Pescara, 150 S Broadway, Roches-
ter. 7:00 p.m.
Tim Dallman, Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St. SW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Tim Dallman performs an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary rock and pop songs, as well as his own compositions.
New Years at the Covered Bridge, Covered Bridge restau-rant & Sports Bar, 1439 Northstar Dr., Zumbrota. 7:30 p.m. Food specials with an evening of music by Jukebox Cruisin with Paul Miller & Crew. 507-732-7321.
New Years Eve Dance, Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E, Rochester. 8:30 p.m. $10 Adults, $5 Students. New Years Eve Dance Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Tango Country, Pop, Rock, R&B 507-288-0556.
Nite Shift-New Years Eve Bash, Strikers Lounge, Stewart-ville, 8:30 p.m. Free. New Years Eve at Strikers Lounge.
New Years Eve at The Rochester Civic Theatre Company, 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester. 9:00 p.m. $50 per person. Ring in the New Year at the Civic with big band music by Swing Street! 507-282-8481.
New Years Eve Celebration, Olaf B. Damme VFW Post 1216, 300 4th Ave. NE, Austin. 9:00 p.m. Dance in the New Year with Ventura Highway! Ventura Highway plays your favorite radio hits of the 1970s. Youll know every song so dance and sing along. For more information, call 507-433-6039.
The Guess Who, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Sturgeon Lake Road, Red Wing. 9:00 p.m. $69, $49, $39. 800-222-7077.
NYE BASH with The Deep End, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free. 507-252-8355.
NYE EDM PARTY!!! with DJ inztraMENTAL, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free. Live @ Kathys Pub 2nd Floor Stage. 507-252-8355.
Hitfaced, North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester. 507-289-1091.
The Lost Faculties, American Legion Post 92, 315 First Ave. NW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. 507-282-1322.
Reunion Band, Whistle Binkies on the Lake, 247 Woodlake Dr., Rochester. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. 507-951-5360.
Turkey River All-Star Band, Charlies Pub & Eatery, 1654 US Hwy 52, Rochester. 8 p.m. to midnight.
Sport & Recreation
Jeff Gerbino, Rochester Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave. SE, Roch-ester. 7:00 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 507-289-5931.
Late Night Romantic Holiday Lights Tour, Rochester. 9:15 p.m. $18. Clang, clang, clang went the trolley, ding, ding, ding went the bell, zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings. 90 Minute Romantic Holiday Lights Tour. 507-421-0573.
Jolly Trolley Holiday Lights Tours! Rochester. $18 adults, $12 children. Do something extra-special with your family, friends, and children this holiday season! Experience some of Rochesters most creative lights displays! 507-421-0573.
New Years Dance, 20020 W Mill Rd., Galesville, WI. 1 p.m. $10. Old time and variety music for listening and dancing. Music provided by Hillbilly Fever Band.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
CommunityPancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 92, 315 1st
Ave NW, Rochester. 8:00 a.m. $7.00 adults, $3.50 children 10 & under. 507-281-1097.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
Sport & RecreationCommunity Open House at the Y, Rochester Area Family
YMCA, 709 1st Ave. SW, Rochester. 1:00 p.m. Free. The Rochester Area Family YMCA is opening its doors for the community and filling shelves with food for Channel One on January 2nd from 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Join the Y for this free event to all. Bring in a canned good for Channel One and receive a 7 day pass. 507-287-2260.
Adult Aquatic Aerobic Exercise, Kellogg Middle School, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. $32. Conditioning through water exercise can be one of the best activities for people of all ages. Pre-registration required. 507-328-4000.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3
Sport & RecreationArmchair Traveler Bookgroup, Rochester Public Library,
101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 1:00 p.m. Free. Pick up a best-selling book that will take you to a different place or time. Book to be discussed - The Thread by Victoria Hislop.
Trivia Tuesday, LTS Brewing Company, 2001 32nd Ave. NW, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Four rounds, 10 questions per round, all focused on the weekly theme. Questions will be read aloud by Trivia Master or you will be given an image. Win a round and
get 10 percent off; overall winning team receives a $30 gift card. 507-226-8280.
CommunityRochester Public Schools Board Meeting, Edison Build-
ing, 615 7th St. SW, Rochester. 5:30 p.m. 507-328-4224.
Bone Builders, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 4:30 p.m. Free. Strengthen your Bones! Improve your balance! Have more energy! This free activity program to prevent osteoporosis is led by RSVP volunteers.
Family Storytime, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Stories, songs and fun for you and your family.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
ArtRochester Independent Filmmakers, Rochester Public
Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:00 p.m. Free. An open group of independent filmmakers, both aspiring and established, who meet weekly to share ideas and collaborate.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
Sport & RecreationMid-Winter Escape bus trip, Kahler Apache Hotel, 1517 16th
St. SW, Rochester. $38. Rochester Friends of Minneapolis Institute of Arts will tour Museum of Russian Art and MIAs Martin Luther exhibit. Lunch at Copper Hen. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. 507-292-7744.
CommunityScience Storytime, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St.
SE, Rochester. 10:00 a.m. Free. Stories with a science theme songs, and hands-on fun for you and your preschooler.
Senior Advocate Outreach, 125 LIVE Center for Active Adults, 125 Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester. 10:00 a.m. Donation. Senior Advocate, Missy Brenhaug, from Elder Network provides outreach at 125 LIVE. Senior Advocates provide information and assistance to those 55 and older and their family caregivers. 507-287-1404.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
Sport & RecreationRochester Connection Book Club, HyVee Market Grill, 4221
West Circle Dr. Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Join our fun and lively book club! This month we will be discussing the book The Nest by Cynthia DAprix Sweeney. 507-218-8048.
Chess Club, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in playing chess is invited to meet each week. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced played, all are welcome.
CommunityBookBike at Bravo Espresso (University Square, Skyway
Level), Shops at University Square, 111 S Broadway, Rochester. 7:30 a.m. Free. Visit the award-winning BookBike to check out books, get a library card, or share stories and ideas! Librarian Powered, Community Inspired.
Driver Improvement Associates: 58+ Plus Refresher, Rochester Community Education, 201 Eighth St. NW, Rochester. 12:00 p.m. $21. For drivers ages 58 and older that have previously completed a state certified eight-hour class and have been eli-gible for the 10% insurance premium reduction. *Pre-registration with payment is required prior to class start date. 507-328-4000.
q club, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 4:00 p.m. Free. A safe and welcoming meet-up for LGBTQ teens and allies. For ages 13-18! Hang out, make friends and have fun at this club just for you.
Doctrine of Discovery: What Is It and Why Does It Mat-ter?, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. $10. Learn about the Doctrine of Discovery. 507-280-2195.
Faith Talk Show 26: with guest Regina Seabrook, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Free. Can the Faith Talk Show stage handle TWO Reginas? 612-986-7724.
English Conversation Group, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 7:00 p.m. Free. Practice your English in an informal, relaxed group setting. Just drop in; no registration required.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
MusicFree jam, Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 Second Ave.
NE, Rochester. 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass, country, old-time music. All-acoustic. Beginner to advanced players welcome.
Beth Wood: Chosen Bean Concert, Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St. S, Chatfield. 7:30 p.m. $20. Beth Wood is a modern-day troubadour and believer in the power of song. Her exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, and commanding stage presence have been winning over American audiences for eighteen years. Beths music is soulful, organic. 507-884-7676.
Goodcat, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free. 507-252-8355.
CommunityAuditions for The Promise (musical), Bethel Lutheran
Church, 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester. 5:00 p.m. Auditions for The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production performed at Bethel Lutheran Church. 507-288-6430.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
ArtCurrents of Change artists reception, Lanesboro Arts
Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 4:00 p.m. Mixed media art by 15 regional artists, along with historic photos of Lanes-boro. Exhibit continues through Feb. 19. 507-467-2446.
MusicWhitesidewalls Rock n Roll Revue, Zumbrota State
Theatre, 96 East 4th St., Zumbrota. 7:30 p.m. $24/$27. The Whitesidewalls Rock n Roll Revue is a celebration of doo-wop, rockabilly, and rock and roll music that will have audiences danc-ing in their seats. 507-732-7616.
The Lonely Knees, High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro. 8:00 p.m. The Lonely Knees are Dan & Stacie Conway, a husband-wife acoustic duo out of southeast Minnesota. 507-467-2782.
Betsy & the Mongrels, Kathys Pub, 307 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester. 10:00 p.m. Free. 507-252-8355.
Sport & RecreationDance & Theatre Free-4-All, Minnesota Conservatory for the
Arts, 1164 W. 10th St., Winona. 10:00 a.m. Free. Have you been waiting for just the right time to check out one of our classes? The wait is now over, MCA is having a Free-4-All: a day of free classes for the whole family! 507-453-5500.
MNGL Winter Party, Mississippi National Golf Links, 409 Golf Links Dr., Red Wing. 5:00 p.m. Free. Come see and try our new Virtual Golf Simulator which is available for virtual golf leagues in the winter, lessons and parties. A perfect way to swing away the winter blues. 952-994-1755.
Milonga - an Argentine tango dance, Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E, Rochester. 8:00 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students. A tango lesson followed by the beautiful dance music of Argentina. 507-288-0556.
CommunityAuditions for The Promise (musical), Bethel Lutheran
Church, 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester. 5:00 p.m. Auditions for The Promise is a one-of-a-kind community musical production
performed at Bethel Lutheran Church. 507-288-6430.
Quarry Hill Bird Walk, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester. 9:00 a.m. Free. Join us on a casual walk through Quarry Hill Park. Dress for the weather. Families and children are welcome. 507-328-3950.
MNSure Enrollment Assistance, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 9:30 a.m. Free. Certified MNSure Navigator will be available to answer questions, review health care coverage options, and assist with health care coverage enrollment.
Hooray for Saturday: Family Storytime, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 10:30 a.m. Free. Books, music and fun for you and your family. Join us for some frosty tales just right for winter!
Practice ACT, Rochester Public Library, 101 Second St. SE, Rochester. 12:00 p.m. Free. Take a free, proctored practice test to help identify your strengths and weaknesses before the real thing! Sylvan will provide analyzed results. 507-328-2303.
Thinkstock Attend a drivers improvement refresher course Thursday, January 5 in Rochester.
photo and interview by BRYAN LUND
J O E J O H N S O N O U T F I T A N AT O M Y 2 31 2 . 2 9 . 1 6ROCHESTERMN.COM
Gloves hese are red, white, and
blue, and Christmas design.
Shirt he shirt, my sister got it oline
with everything, see. hat little elf.
Shorts hese are my Christmas, Santa, whatever
you call them, pants. Velvet.
Stockings hen I got the stockings down there, naughty or nice?
Shoes And then, of course, the shoes. Which,
just the whole look, thats what I like.
Pajama pants hen youve got Mickey Mouse, Christmas for the kids.
Explain your hat a little bit, it says here on the tag that its a 55 holiday elf hat.Hat for Christmas like Santa Claus would wear. Just wearing
it to get the kids cheered up. heyll love it. Its long and its
heavy and everything.
Yeah and you just knocked a drink over with it.Yeah, so there you go. But its beautiful. Youve got to love it.
You gotta love it.
Howd you come up with the idea to wear a big wreath as a necklace?I want to be more than anybody. I want to do something
other people would not. hats what the wreath is all about.
Doing it with the bells because nobody else will wear a
wreath. Youve got to have the imagination. My imagination
wants wild every day out of me. What can I do for 2nd Street?
his is beautiful. hen youve got the tie, see? Santa with the
Christmas presents and whatever else is on there.
What has the response been like so far?hey love it so far. Just got this on today. his is day one.
But many days to come. I just love it. I cant get enough of it.
I feel like a kid back when I was a little boy again. Just trying
to cheer other people up. If they know I can bring it, I will.
Just love doing it all. I cant believe all the stuf Ive got on. I
got so much stuf, I sit there sometimes and say, What else
can I not do?
You have almost outdone yourself.Yup. Especially with the glasses and everything. You try to
bring a diferent look. Ive even got more at home.
Where can people go to get more of this?hey need to come over by where the Ronald McDonald
House is, over that way and theyll see me if they go
right driving by there. I ask for people to donate if they
have anything, like outits they would like me to wear, or
something I can put on. I put it on my Facebook, but if they
know that I like what I do, Santa outit, or anything that
they would want to do, Id appreciate it, because it helps
what I do. Helps everything out with me. Community input,
whatever they want to donate.
he interview ends when a woman comes up and starts dancing.
How about the glasses?he glasses are like the stars, they would be like
the red, white, and blue from all my outits I do on
Second Street on the lags. hats what these are. Itd
be like Im a star-boy. I feel that way.
Lanyardshis is to hold my wreath up. Its
heavy. his is not a light wreath. I love
it. Its something unique that no one
would ever think of doing.
Where do you get your pajama pants?I ind it at the stores. At every store I can think to ind
them. heyre all over the place.
Joe Johnson needs no introduction.
Last week, an appreciation fund on
Gofundme was set up to hook Joe up
with $5,000. It surpassed its goal within
24 hours. We were lucky enough to bump
into him while on a cofee run last week,
as he debuted his newest accoutrement,
a dazzling, full-sized wreath necklace.
R O C H E S T E Rinspirat ion . t rends . s ty le
JANUARY 29, 2017ROCHESTER MAYO CIVIC CENTER
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