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Events for March 12, 2010

Ice Age 2010: An Exhibit of Mammoth Proportions
Quarry Hill Nature Center, Mar. 6-Apr. 4 2010
Description
Meet the beasts of the Ice Age! This pre-historic exhibit will feature a life-sized fossil replica of the largest and most complete woolly mammoth ever found. A fierce saber-tooth cat, astonishing giant ground sloth and an incredible mummified baby mammoth will make this experience even more memorable.
Time: Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm
Price: $3 Adults, $2 Kids
Address and Contact Details
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-6114.

Visit us online at www.qhnc.org
Mary Solberg and Vladimir Stupar Exhibit at Crossings
Crossings at Carnegie, Mar. 8-13, 15-20, 22-26 2010
Description
Paintings and Photography are on display by artists Vladimir Stupar and Mary Solberg. Visit our website for more information.
Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri. 10am-5pm; Thur. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm
Price: Free and open to the public
Address and Contact Details
Crossings at Carnegie
320 East Avenue
Zumbrota, MN 55992 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-732-7616 or email publicity@crossingsatcarnegie.com.

Visit us online at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Here...Half Blind Exhibit
Rochester Art Center, Mar. 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Apr. 4 & Apr. 7-11 2010
Description
A collection of black and white photographs by John Gossage. There are 126 photographs in the exhibit. The photos show glimpses of the everyday side of the city.
Time: 10am-5pm Wed, Fri and Sat.; 10am-9pm Thurs.; Noon-5pm Sunday
Price: Free for Olmsted County residents, otherwise $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for children and students
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-8629 or email info@rochesterartcenter.org.

Visit us online at www.rochesterartcenter.org
March MODness
Austin Area Arts Center, Mar. 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 2010
Description
Featuring art by Jim Murphy, William Olson and Linda Draper in the Austin Area Art Center, Oak Park Mall from Wednesday, March 3 through Sunday, March 28.
Time: Noon-4pm
Address and Contact Details
Austin Area Arts Center
1301 18th Avenue Northwest
Austin, MN 55912 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-433-8451  or email aaacoil@smig.net.

NJCAA Division III Basketball National Championship
University Center Rochester, Mar. 11-13 2010
Description
2010 Division III NJCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Time: Various- See website for details
Price: Session Pass: $10 Adults, Student/Senior $8; Tournament Pass $28 Adults, $22 Student/Senior
Address and Contact Details
University Center Rochester
851 30th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call (507) 280-4701.

Visit us online at www.rochsports.com
Gypsy
Rochester Civic Theatre, Mar. 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 2010
Description
A Broadway smash winner of 6 Tony awards this grand musical is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
Time: Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm
Price: Adult $22, Senior $19, Student $12
Buy Tickets
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Civic Theatre
20 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-8481 or email info@rochestercivictheatre.org.

Visit us online at www.rochestercivictheatre.org
Last of the Boys
Rochester Repertory Theatre, Mar. 12-13, 18-20, 25-27 2010
Description
A Drama by Steven Dietz.
Time: 8pm
Price: Adults $20; Students/Seniors on Thurs $12, on Fri/Sat $18
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Repertory Theatre
103 7th St NE
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-289-1737 or email boxoffice@rochesterrep.org.

Visit us online at www.rochesterrep.org
Club Salsa
Blue Moon Ballroom, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Music from the Caribbean and the Americas
Time: Lesson 7:30 PM, Dancing 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Price: Adults $8.00, Youth $6.00
Address and Contact Details
Blue Moon Ballroom
2030 Hwy 14 E
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-0556 or email fgommels@rconnect.com.

Visit us online at www.bluemoonballroom.net
Home, Vacation And RV Show
Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas, Mar. 12-14 2010
Description
47th Annual Home, Vacation and RV Show at Graham Arenas at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, free parking and free admission.
Time: Friday 3 PM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
Olmsted County Fairgrounds & Graham Arenas
16th Street & 3rd Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-6040.

Visit us online at www.cumulusrochester.com/homeshow/homeshow2010.html
Magician Bob Miller
Paradise Petes, Mar. 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2010
Description
Tableside magic and balloons.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
Paradise Petes
14 17th Avenue NW
Miracle Mile Shopping Center
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-2213 or email bobm@bobmillermagic.com.

Visit us online at www.bobmillermagic.com
Coppelia
Mayo Civic Center, Mar. 12-14 2010
Description
Children's Dance Theatre is excited to bring this delightful full-length, 2-hour ballet to the Rochester community. This is a comedic ballet about a mysterious toy-maker, Dr. Coppelius, who lives in the town square. Dr. Coppelius shares his house with the beautiful life-like doll, Coppelia, which he created to keep himself company in his workshop.
Time: Fri. at 7pm; Sat. at 1pm & 7pm; Sun. at 1pm
Price: $13 advance/$15 door (12 & under); $16 advance/$18 door (adults)
Address and Contact Details
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-3335 or email sheila21@charter.net.

Visit us online at www.rochesterchildrensdancetheatre.com
Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club
Rochester Athletic Club, Mar. 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 2010
Description
See web site for additional info.
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM, Fridays at 12:30 PM
Price: $5.00
Address and Contact Details
Rochester Athletic Club
3100 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-0896 or email dcenderson@charter.net.

Visit us online at www.bridgeclubsites.com/duplicate/
Ten Cent Biscuit
Eagles Club, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Ten Cent Biscuit features a group of multi-talented musicians from the Rochester, Minnesota area
Time: 8pm-Midnight
Address and Contact Details
Eagles Club
917 15th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-289-5931.

Visit us online at www.tencentbiscuit.com
Story Time with Kristin
ABC & Toy Zone, Mar. 12, 19, 26 2010
Description
Story time last about 30 minutes.
Time: 10:30 am
Price: Free
Address and Contact Details
ABC & Toy Zone
122 17th Ave NW, Miracle Mile Shopping Center
Rochester , MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-286-8440.

Visit us online at www.abctoyzone.com
USA Dance - Southern MN Chapter hosts Ballroom, Rhythm, Swing Dances
Senior Center - Fred Reed Hall, Mar. 12 & Apr. 9 & May. 14 & Jun. 11 & Jul. 9 & Aug. 13 2010
Description
Beginner and intermediate free lessons available from 7:30 - 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 - 11:00 PM. All ages, singles and couples welcome. Smoke-free and alcohol-free. This is not a function of the Senior Center.
Time: Lessons 7:30pm, Dancing 8:30pm-11pm
Price: $6 members, $8 non-members, $5 high school students
Address and Contact Details
Senior Center - Fred Reed Hall
121 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-284-3741.

Visit us online at www.somnusadance.org
Todd Johnson, Dax Jordan
Goonie's Comedy Club, Mar. 12, 13 2010
Description
Live Comedy
Time: 7:30pm & 10pm
Price: $13 advance, $15 at the door
Address and Contact Details
Goonie's Comedy Club
7 Second St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-8130 or email mark@mcgoonstaxi.com.

Visit us online at www.gooniescomedy.com
Kid's Night with the Mammoth
Quarry Hill Nature Center, Mar. 12 2010
Description
The night will include a yummy pizza dinner, screening of Ice Age 2: The Great Meltdown, time exploring the new exhibit and a fun mammoth tooth craft. Pre-registration required.
Time: 5pm-8pm
Price: $15 /$10 Friends Members
Address and Contact Details
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-6114.

Visit us online at www.qhnc.org
Friday Night Magic
Games by James, Mar. 12, 19, 26 2010
Description
Features a card game called Magic the Gathering. The participants will play each other in tournament format with prizes awarded for the top eight players. These events are sanctioned by Wizards of the Coast and the players accumulate national points according to their win/loss records. We alternate the tournament format every other week.
Time: 5:30pm-11:30pm
Price: The cost is either $6.00 or $15.00 depending on what format the tournament is using
Address and Contact Details
Games by James
111 S. Broadway Suite 207
The Shops at University Square
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-280-8828.

Visit us online at www.gamesbyjames.biz
Greg Boerner
Canadian Honker Restaurant, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Playing acoustic folk & classic rock.
Time: 8pm
Price: NO cover
Address and Contact Details
Canadian Honker Restaurant
1203 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-282-6572 or email chonker@canadianhonker.com.

Visit us online at www.canadianhonker.com
Generations
Pine Island Sports Bar, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Live Music
Time: 9pm
Price: No cover
Address and Contact Details
Pine Island Sports Bar
107 South Main St
Pine Island, MN 55963 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call (507) 356-8810 or email pibar@pitel.net.

Visit us online at www.pineislandsportsbar.com
Gary Vanselow Memorial Fish Fry
Rochester International Event Center, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Delicious meal of fish, potatoes, salads, desserts. Benefits Lourdes Foundation.
Time: 5pm - 7:30 pm
Price: $13 Adults; $6 age 4-10
Buy Tickets
Address and Contact Details
Rochester International Event Center
7333 Airport View Drive SW
Rochester, MN 55902 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507 289 2584 or email srainey@rochestercatholic.k12.mn.us.

Visit us online at www.lourdesfoundation.org
Cliff Jack
Redwood Room, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Live jazz music.
Time: Thursdays 6pm-9:30pm; Friday 7pm-11pm
Price: No cover
Address and Contact Details
Redwood Room
300 1st Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-281-2978.

Visit us online at www.redwoodroom.com
Shawn Kellerman
Ron's Place, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Live blues music
Time: 9pm
Price: $5
Address and Contact Details
Ron's Place
1625 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-424-5880.

Visit us online at www.ronsplacelq.com
Ambiance Chaser's
Pappageorge Taverna, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Live Music
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Price: No Cover
Address and Contact Details
Pappageorge Taverna
150 Broadway Ave S.
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-2020.

Visit us online at www.michaelsfinedining.com
Daniel Drubach
Sontes, Mar. 12, 13 2010
Description
Dr. Daniel Drubach is a truly gifted Argentinean guitarist as well as a local physician.
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Price: No Cover
Address and Contact Details
Sontes
4 3rd Street
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-292-1628.

Visit us online at www.sontes.com
The Feelin
Whiskey Bones Roadhouse, Mar. 12 2010
Description
Live Music- Alternative Soul Folk
Time: 9pm
Address and Contact Details
Whiskey Bones Roadhouse
3820 N. Broadway
Rochester, MN 55906 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-287-8017.

Visit us online at www.whiskeybonesroadhouse.com
The Promise
Bethel Lutheran Church, Mar. 12-14, 19-21 2010
Description
A Musical Drama portraying the Life of Jesus Christ.
Time: Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
Price: Adult $10, Youth $8
Buy Tickets
Address and Contact Details
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 Third Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904 (view map and get directions)

For more information, call 507-288-6430.

Visit us online at www.thepromiserochester.com
 
 

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