Archive for September, 2009

Lots of Stuff Goin’ On…in Downtown Northfield

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

boiled_in_leadIt seems like the cultural offerings are picking up pace as we move deeper into autumn.  You’ve got your choice of activities this weekend, so head down(town) for some fun.

Thursday, October 1st, it’s the Opening of the Founders Exhibit, 7 to 9 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild, the Todd Thompson Trio, 7 to 9 p.m., Tavern Lounge (riverside of the Archer House), Charlie Parr, 8 to 10 p.m., Hogan Brothers, and Study Hall at the Contented Cow.

Friday, October 2nd, it’s On the Day You Were Born and Coyote Stories, 2 and 7 p.m., ARTech School, Boiled in Lead, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Skinner Chapel on the Carleton College campus, Joe Meyer, 7 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Open House at the Goodsell Observatory, 8 to 10 p.m., Carleton College campus, Plautus Auluaria (The Pot of Gold), 8 p.m., Christiansen Hall 233 on the St. Olaf College campus, D J Music, Froggy Bottoms, and Beguine Brothers at the Contented Cow. (more…)

Why Not Start the Weekend on Wednesday?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

EclecticGoat…that’s when the Mark Joseph Project is playing at the Upstairs Rueb.

Wednesday, September 23rd, it’s Acoustic Jam Session, 8 p.m., the Contented Cow and the Mark Joseph Project, 9 p.m., Upstairs Rueb’N'Stein.

Thursday, September 24th, it’s an Art Studio Grand Opening, 5 to 7 p.m., Eclectic Goat (418 Division Street), (more…)

Putting New Ideas into Action

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

HarvestOnPlazaAs readers of this website know, we’ve been working with the U of M Extension Service on a Market Area Profile.  Two of the NDDC’s top goals for this work are a more finely-grained understanding of our assets and an effective means of communicating about them to a broader market. (more…)

There’s Always Something Going On Nearby in Downtown Northfield

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

KellyConnoleLet’s kick off the weekend, on Thursday, September 17th, with the Northfield Liquor Store’s Wine Club, 7 to 9 p.m., The Grand Event CenterThe Geometry of Visual Space, 7 p.m., Dittman 305 on the St. Olaf College campus, Mark Mraz, 7 p.m., The Tavern Lounge (riverside of the Archer House), Jun Qian, 8:15 p.m., Urness Recital Hall on the St. Olaf College campus, Study Hall with Peter, Terry and Peter at The Contented Cow and Karaoke at Froggy Bottoms. (more…)

DJJD and a Whole Lot More

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

OutlawRun09GYes, it’s the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield, and this weekend certainly offers a wide variety of cultural activities in downtown.  However, there’s a whole lot more going on…

…so don’t let the outlaws scare you away, come on down(town) and join in the fun. (more…)