What’s More Irish than Poetry?

March 16th, 2010 by Ross Currier

No, it’s not green beer.  Seamus Heaney, Jonathan Swift, W. B. Yeats…oh, I’m sure there are many more.  What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than enjoying some poetry?

Wednesday, March 17th, Poetry Reading: Drew Weis & Scott King, 7:30 p.m., Monkey See Monkey Read, and Chance Meeting, 8 p.m., The Contented Cow. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids Scream at Cow

March 11th, 2010 by Ross Currier

Well, I hope that headline grabbed your attention.  At least they’re not tipping the cow, eh?

Thursday, March 11th, Scream Night with KEY Kids (open mic for The Key’s writing workshop), 7 p.m., the Contented Cow, The Bacchae 2.10, 7:30 p.m., Haugen Theater on the St. Olaf College campus, and Todd Thompson at the Tavern Lounge. Read the rest of this entry »

Downtown Neighborhood Meeting on 4th Street Reconstruction

March 9th, 2010 by Ross Currier

Mayor Rossing sent the NDDC an e-mail yesterday about a neighborhood meeting/open house on the 4th Street Reconstruction Project.  The meeting is next Monday, March 15th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall. Read the rest of this entry »

Be Local…Dine Local!

March 8th, 2010 by Ross Currier

As some of you know, the NDDC has been doing the “Be Local” ads for several years.  This year, we’re partnering with the Chamber in what is loosely called the “Be Local…Buy Local” campaign.

This month, our message is “Be Local…Dine Local”.  NDDC Board Member Anastasia Balfany designed the image for the Northfield Entertainment Guide ad.  It’s a plate that’s ready for your order…in downtown Northfield. Read the rest of this entry »

Meredith Rocks Northfield!

March 4th, 2010 by Ross Currier

Northfield native and nationally recognized musician Meredith Fierke will rock her hometown this weekend.  She performs this Friday night at the western-most edge of downtown in the Northfield Arts Guild’s Theater. Read the rest of this entry »