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Events for August 28, 2008
Cornucopia Artist Spotlight: Bernadette Mahfood
Cornucopia Art Center, Aug. 15-Sep. 21 2008
Glass artist Bernadette Mahfood's new work (glass tiles and jewelry) is featured in the Juried Sales Gallery.
Time: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price:
Free
Cornucopia Art Center
103 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN55949
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-467-2446 or email info@lanesboroarts.org .
Visit us online at www.lanesboroarts.org
Mayo Clinic Tour
Mayo Clinic, Aug. 25-29 & Sep. 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-Oct. 3 2008
The General Tour includes a 20 minute historical film about the Mayo Clinic, followed by a 90 minute walking tour of the downtown Mayo campus.
Time: 10am
Price:
Free
Mayo Clinic
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN55905
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-284-2511.
Mayo Clinic Art Tour
Mayo Clinic, Aug. 25-29 & Sep. 2-5, 8-12, 22-26 & Oct. 6-10, 13-17, 2008
An art and architecture tour featuring Rodin, Andy Warhol, Yaacov Agam, Dale Chihuly and many more renowned artists from different time periods and cultures.
Time: 1:30pm
Price:
Free
Mayo Clinic
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN55905
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-284-2511.
Flamingo Bingo
Flamingo Bingo, Aug. 26-30 & Sep. 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23, 30 2008
All proceeds go to Rochester Senior Center.
Time: 6:30 pm early bird, 7:15 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
Price:
Packets: small $11, med $14, large $16
Flamingo Bingo
2828 East Frontage Road NW
Rochester, MN55901
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-282-0988.
Visit us online at www.flamingo-bingo.com
Santiago Cucullu: Creaks and Shafts, A Hungry Feeling Came Over Me Stealing or Strange People in Strange Places
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 26-31 & Sep. 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30 2008
Argentianean born artist Santiago Cucullu's work includes large wall drawings, sculptural installations and works on paper. His sources are often based on material found in Buenos Aires. His works often allude to political imagery in his native Argentina.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am -9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price:
Adults $3, Senior $2, Members and Students Free
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-282-8629 or email info@rochesterartcenter.org .
Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org
Roman Signer: Works
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 26-31 & Sep. 2-7, 9-14 2008
One of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions dedicated to the artist in the United States. Featuring sculpture, drawings, films and videos.
Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Price:
Adults $3, Seniors $2, Members and Students Free
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-282-8629 or email info@rochesterartcenter.org .
Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org
Don Van Schaick
RedWood Room, Aug. 27-28 & Sep. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & Oct. 1-2, 2008
Time: 6-9:30 pm
Price:
Free
RedWood Room
300 1st Ave NW
Rochester, MN55901
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-281-2978.
Visit us online at www.redwoodroom.com
Karaoke
Viking Lounge, Aug. 27-30 & Sep. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 2008
Time: 9pm-close
Price:
Free
Viking Lounge
1630 Broadway Ave S
Holiday Inn South
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-288-1844.
Visit us online at www.hisouthrochester.com
Goonies Open Mic Night
Goonie's Comedy Club, Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2008
Try your hand at comedy or watch others give it a shot.
Time: 7:30pm
Price:
Free
Goonie's Comedy Club
7 Second St. SW
Rochester, MN55902
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-288-8130.
Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2008
Free admission to the galleries all day on Thursdays.
Time: 10am-9pm
Price:
Free
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-282-8629 or email info@rochesterartcenter.org .
Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org
Magician Bob Miller
O'Neill's Pizza, Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2008
Tableside magic and balloons.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Price:
Free
O'Neill's Pizza
1201 S Broadway
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-529-1200.
Visit us online at www.rochester411.com/dining.php?cat2=Pizza
Karaoke
CJ's Midtown Lounge, Aug. 28 & Sep. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 2008
Time: 8:30 pm
Price:
Free
CJ's Midtown Lounge
8 Broadway Avenue S
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-289-7478.
Heritage House
Heritage House, Aug. 28, 31 2008
This historic home exhibits the way of life of middle-class families from 125 years ago, and is authentically furnished with antiques, quilts, dolls, & china, plus a beautifully manicured garden.
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Price:
$2 Adults, $1.50 Students, Seniors
Heritage House
225 1st Avenue NW
Rochester, MN55901
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-282-2682.
Thursdays on First
Peace Plaza , Aug. 28 2008
Weekly market. Vendors, food and entertainment.
Time: 11 am-8:30 pm
Price:
Free
Peace Plaza
Rochester, MN55904
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-358-9262 or email katiedragonflies@gmail.com .
Harvey
Commonweal Theatre, Aug. 28, 30 & Sep. 3, 8, 12, 15, 2008
Elwood P. Down is polite, cheerful and always ready to introduce his best friend, who happens to be an invisible six-foot tall rabbit named Harvey.
Time: 7:30 pm
Price:
$25 Adults, $12 Students
Commonweal Theatre
208 Parkway Ave. N
Lanesboro, MN55949
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 800-657-7025 or email info@commonwhealtheatre.org .
Visit us online at www.commonwealtheatre.org
Chatfield Growers Market
City Park, Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2008
Time: 3-6 pm
Price:
Free
City Park
Chatfield, MN55923
(view map and get directions)
For more information, .
Chatfield Brass Band
Peace Plaza Downtown, Aug. 28 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Price:
Free
Peace Plaza Downtown
1st Ave & 1st St SW
Rochester, MN55902
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-424-2866 or email hmestad@downtownalliance.com .
Visit us online at www.downtownrochestermn.coml
Chester Bay
Peace Plaza Downtown, Aug. 28 2008
Rock/Blues
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Price:
Free
Peace Plaza Downtown
1st Ave & 1st St SW
Rochester, MN55902
(view map and get directions)
For more information, call 507-424-2866 or email hmestad@downtownalliance.com .
Visit us online at www.downtownrochestermn.coml
