FOOD & DRINK
Bridge Street Tavern goes up for sale as owners purchase Faribowl
When one door closes, another one opens — but in Ryan Burr's case he did that in reverse. The Owatonna native, along with wife Amanda, is now the new owner of Faribowl, the Faribault bowling alley that has been closed for repairs since last summer. The announcement came only days after Burr closed his downtown Owatonna business, Bridge Street Tavern, that they are now in the process of selling. Despite...
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Editor’s note: This article mentions domestic violence. Six metro-based organizations are rounding up animal lovers who can foster a dog or a cat caught in a domestic violence situation for up to 72 hours. Fosters will be provided food, a fostering help hotline, toys and anything else needed to take care. People just need to have space their home for a short-term four-legged guest. “What we’re really looking for are...
Art exhibit celebrates 30 years of helping Northfield youth at The Key
On April 24, members of the community and supporters of The Key, turned out for an art exhibit at the Northfield Arts Guild. The exhibit “Strengthening Youth Through Art” celebrates the art, resilience and creativity of the young people in our community. For Kelli Podracky, executive director of Northfield Union of Youth, the event was a testament that went beyond providing art opportunities; it represented how The Key provides support and a sense of belonging to our youth. ...
'Three' to headline May 411 concert at Guild Theater
If You Go “Three” performs at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 507-645-8877 at northfieldartsguild.org at the Guild Gift Shop. a314ebd6-ccf2-4561-8425-220c7ca118b0 Glorious harmonies, tasty piano grooves and spectacular singing is how the all-female trio “Three” has been marketed to Northfield music lovers. The trio showcases the vocals of Lori Dokken, Rachel Holder and Judi Vinar. ...
Empty Bowls celebrates 20 years of food, community, pottery
IF YOU GO Empty Bowls marks its 20th anniversary this year on Friday, May 10. The event will be held outside at the Carleton College campus Bald Spot, behind Skinner Chapel unless inclement weather forces a move inside the Great Hall. Empty Bowls begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs until 1:15 p.m. A suggested donation of $25 includes soup and a take home bowl. All proceeds are directed to Northfield’s Community Action Center Food Shelf. For more information, visit the Carleton College website. ba2daee8-e9a8-4d09-867d-55c9f2284a55 The...
OHS staging Coachella-inspired 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
SHOWTIMES “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs at 7 p.m. May 2-4, and 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at Owatonna High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating is limited to 96 per show. To reserve tickets, visit owatonnaactivities.com/ticketing 99acfee6-e5da-4ac4-9b42-0d36c3e8c86e For his third time directing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Erik...
Smallest Cog gallery launches first juried exhibition
As its name would suggest, the Smallest Cog Bicycle Shop art gallery isn’t much for size, consisting of a single white wall on the south side of the storefront’s entrance. But the business’ latest art gallery shows that unlimited creativity can thrive within a limited space. In a testament to the diverse array of artistry that can be captured on a single plane, over 40 works ranging from paintings to prints, photography, quilts, ceramics, bronze sculptures and more could be seen hanging side by side...
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