The Magic Hours
Lanesboro Arts Center Galleries, Jun. 5-Aug. 8
2010
Description
Exhibit: "The Magic Hours" pastel and oil paintings by Sara Lubinski.
Time: Mon-Thur 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Price: Free to the public
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Olmsted County Fair
Graham Park, Aug. 2-8
2010
Description
The Olmsted County Fair is celebrating 150 years of memories. There will be several attractions to see and do for the whole family. Events include carnival rides, animals, daily entertainment, a grandstand and so much more.
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RACE Exhibit: Are We So Different?
Rochester Public Library, Aug. 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-Sep. 4 & Sep. 7-11
2010
Description
RACE: Are we so different? is open to the public and is free. A tour takes anywhere between 20 minutes for young children and two hours for adults. This exhibit helps communities understand what race is and what it is not, and will offer individual visitors critical tools to recognize race and racism in their own lives.
Time: Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 9pm; Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am to 1:30pm
Price: Free
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Beep Baseball World Series
Fuad Mansour Sports Complex, Aug. 3-7
2010
Description
Sight-impaired and blind baseball players converge on the
11th annual World Series of Beep Baseball presented by Qwest. The 2010 World Series will host 20 teams, including an international team from Taiwan and four teams new since 2007. The Rochester Amateur Sports Commission (RASC) coordinates the 2010 World Series at the Fuad Mansour Sports Complex.
Time: Visit website for details
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Karaoke
Clarion Inn, Aug. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
2010
Description
Every Wed-Sat night!
Time: 9pm-2am
Price: Free
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Five Centuries of Medicine in Art
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 4-8, 11-15, 18-22
2010
Description
This exhibition will feature art from the collection of Bruce and Lois Fye. It features more than 250 prints and engravings depicting a broad range of medical themes.
Time: Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10am-5pm, Thurs. 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $5 adults, $3 seniors age 62 and up, Free for children, students, members, and Olmsted County Residents
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It's Their Turn: Art Teachers at Play
Crossings at Carnegie, Aug. 5-31
2010
Description
Art by current and former art teachers: paintings, sculptures, pastels.
Time: MTWF 10-5, Th 10-8, Sat 10-4
Price: None
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Flux
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 6 & Oct. 1, 1 & Dec. 3
2010
Description
The Rochester Art Center is home to Flux, a music, art and performance happening featuring house DJ Scott Stulen along with monthly guest artists. For each Flux a new music, art or dance performer opens the evening followed by music spun by house and guest DJs. Enjoy the views of downtown while meeting with friends and experiencing exciting new music and performances.
Time: 9pm-1am
Price: Free for RAC Members; $5 cover for non-Members
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Wine Tasting
Post Town Winery, Aug. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22,
2010
Description
Weather permitting. For updates, call 507-251-1946. Tastings include cheese and crackers and a keepsake engraved wine glass.
Time: Fridays 3pm-7pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
Price: Tastings are $4
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Dave Ing & Dave Stone
Goonie's Comedy Club, Aug. 6-7
2010
Description
Live stand up comdey with nationally touring comedians.
Time: 7:30 & 10:00 PM
Price: $13 Advance, $15 Door
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Movies on the Barn
History Center of Olmsted County, Aug. 6
2010
Description
"Hoodwinked"
Bring your own seating - lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions (pop, popcorn, candy) will be available along with CiCi's Pizza and Perkins desserts. Purchase a ticket to win the PossAbilities Mustang which will be given away August 20th.
Time: Dusk
Price: Free
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Billy McLaughlin
Crossings at Carnegie, Aug. 6
2010
Description
Be stunned by the breadth of sound from one guitar.
Time: 8 p.m.
Price: $18 in advance $20 at the door
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Oliver Twist
Whistle Binkies on the Lake, Aug. 6
2010
Description
Live Band
Time: 9pm
Price: No Cover
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Boogie Wonderland Band
Eagles Club, Aug. 6
2010
Description
Boogie Wonderland is a 70's tribute bnd, join us for a great time rockin under the stars, outside in our backyard.
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Price: $10
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Romanian Palimpsest
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 6
2010
Description
Join Minneapolis artist Caroline Kent as she discusses her work from the exhibition Romanian Palimpsest. This body of work is a commemoration of the artists’ relationship to the country of Romania, which amalgamates the country’s architectural landscape, language, and culture into condensed forms that resemble large alphabet-like shapes and symbols. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees receive complimentary admission to FLUX, the Rochester Art Center's late night music and art event, featuring Chastity Brown.
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: Free
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FLUX Featuring Chastity Brown
Rochester Art Center, Aug. 6
2010
Description
The Rochester Art Center is home to FLUX, a music-dance-art-performance happening. Enjoy downtown Rochester's most engaging nightscape - a panaramic river view. Meet good friends. Make new friends. Experience exciting new music and performances. This month's FLUX is featuring Tennessee-raised, Minneapolis-based soul-songstress Chastity Brown, who recently celebrated the release of her band’s new album, High Noon Teeth, on June 12 at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
Time: 9 pm doors and galleries open, 9:30 pm live performance, 11:30 - 1 am DJ
Price: $5 cover, 18+ cash bar
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Rochester Carillon Concert
Plummer Building, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Sep. 3, 10,
2010
Description
The music of the Rochester Carillon serenades Mayo Clinic patients and visitors, the city of Rochester and surrounding countryside. The Carillon concerts last 30 minutes or more.
The tower atop the Plummer Building downtown, houses the Rochester carillon. A variety of music is played during each carillon concert to reflect the diversity of the patients and visitors who come to Mayo Clinic. The Mayo brothers had a vision of innovative treatment for the body. With the addition of the Rochester Carillon, they also provided the tradition of wonderful music to soothe the heart and soul.
Time: 12pm-12:30pm & 4:45-5:15pm
Price: FREE
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Stratified Pairs Bridge
Rochester Athletic Club, Aug. 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23,
2010
Description
Duplicate bridge, stratified pairs, at the Rochester Athletic Club on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons. See web site for additional information.
Time: Monday at 7:00 PM and Friday at 12:30 PM
Price: $4.00 per player
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Greg Boerner
Canadian Honker Restaurant, Aug. 6, 7
2010
Description
Playing Acoustic, Country, Folk and Bluegrass.
Time: 8pm
Price: No Cover
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