Archive for July, 2010

Good Weekend for Some Low-Key Local Music

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

We had a rather frenetic Spring; maybe it’s time for us to shift to a more leisurely pace and enjoy Minnesota’s beautiful but fleeting  Summer.  Seems like a good weekend to unplug…and enjoy some acoustic music. (more…)

NDDC Board Lunches at Mandarin Garden

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Last week members of the NDDC Board passed through the construction zone and dined at long-time downtown favorite Mandarin Garden.  It was good times and great food. (more…)

Celebrate the Latest Link this Saturday

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Come join us in the celebration of the completion of the latest link in the Mill Towns Trail.  The event is this Saturday, July 10th, 9:30 a.m., and will be held at the north end of Riverside Park. (more…)

Why Not Start Your Weekend On Wednesday?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

There are a number of cultural events, in and around downtown, starting on Wednesday.  Why not change your pace in mid-week by enjoying one or more of these events?

Wednesday, July 7th, Noontime Organ Recital with Richard Collman and Elinor Niemisto, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., United Methodist Church, Books and Stars with the New Riverside Ramblers, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows’ Park, Summer Film Series: Encounter Point, 7 p.m., Just Food Co-op, and Jeff Litman, 7 p.m.,  Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse. (more…)

Noontime Organ Recitals Lead into Vintage Band Festival

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Yeah, I’ve been wanting to reuse this photo for the past four years.  It’s Paul Niemisto and me gearing up for the 2006 Vintage Band Festival.  As all of you have heard, the Festival is back for 2010.

However, this week Northfield is serving, and I say this with sincere appreciation and anticipation, musical hors d’oeuvres.  We’re preparing our community’s cultural palates with the Noontime Organ Recitals.  Most exciting, it all starts this week.  I offer a summary schedule below:

Wednesday, July 7th, Richard Collman, Organ, and Elinor Niemisto, Harp, 12:15 p.m., United Methodist Church. (more…)