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Where the Wild Things are! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:37:29 GMT
You can lead kids to nature and even help them like it with new books that celebrate sunflowers, tadpoles, wetlands, bear prints and "ugly" ducklings.

Sly Stone cancels; Diamond adds date; Sparks back on tour Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:57:54 GMT
The skeptics were right about Friday's scheduled performance by Sly Stone: It's not happening. Officially blaming "scheduling conflicts" Jam Productions announced the cancellation earlier today. Refunds are being given out at point of purchase.

Miley Cyrus apologizes ahead of time for reportedly racy Vanity Fair photo spread Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:15 GMT

Review: How big a deal is 'GTA IV'? Huge Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:52:21 GMT

Grand Theft Auto IV: Fans abuzz, critics aghast Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:47:29 GMT

Bloomberg to write new book of tips on business and politics: 'Do The Hard Things First' Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:11:14 GMT

Friend's unsolved slaying inspires Calif. artist to create `Sacred Stones' paintings series Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:25:05 GMT

Movie review: Rock 'n' roll seniors touch soul in 'Young@Heart' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:08:47 GMT
Pleasing documentary "Young@Heart" is as poignant as it is funny.

Movie review: Don't waste your time with 'Plumm Summer' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:30:47 GMT

Coen brothers film `Burn After Reading' will open the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 27 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:46:10 GMT

Movie review: Busting out with Harold & Kumar Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:32:38 GMT
The notorious stoners lock up the laughs in this can't-miss sequel.

Audiences adopt 'Baby Mama' as $17.4 million box-office favorite Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:05:03 GMT

Trial of man accused of stalking Uma Thurman opens in New York City Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:01:05 GMT

CD reviews Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:31:22 GMT

Stone Temple Pilots singer Weiland pleads no contest to DUI, gets 8 days in jail, probation Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:20:06 GMT

Report: Roger Clemens had decade-long relationship with country singer Mindy McCready Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:22:33 GMT

Theater review: A whimsical 'Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle' Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:16:20 GMT
Children's Theatre Company brings back the quirky lady with the childhood wisdom in these broad, slapstick vignettes.

Theater review: Nothing is off limits in sassy 'Mom's the Word' Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:13:50 GMT
A few touching moments aside, this revue delivers laughs of recognition as it surveys pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing.

Jerry Springer to deliver commencement address at Northwestern Law School Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:42:12 GMT

CBS' Butler says there were times when he thought he would be killed by kidnappers in Iraq Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:27:06 GMT

Michael Johnson looking better than blue Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:52:37 GMT
"Bluer than Blue" singer performs at his Fine Line benefit concert

Earth, Wind & Fire rock PACER Center Gala Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:49:50 GMT
The 26th annual fund-raiser attracts biggest, boogiest crowd ever

Republican TV ad Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:02:40 GMT
House Republican ad features the theme: "Minnesota Democrats: You pay, they pump."

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is in session Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:49:34 GMT
Artists of all skill levels gathered for the first session of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School. The show, which is part of an international franchise that features unique models and entertainment, will take place once a month at the 331 Club in Minneapolis.

Ticket-buying software gets heave-ho from Minnesota Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:10:46 -0500
ated Press ST. PAUL -- A teen pop star has unwittingly prompted a new law in Minnesota dealing with concert ticket sales. Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed a bill outlawing ticket-buying software that moves users to the front of the Internet line to g

Summer movies offer Indy, Batman, Narnia, X-Files Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:08 -0500
LOS ANGELES -- Studio executives hope they've trained their audience well as the season of summer blockbusters arrives. From May through mid-August, Hollywood will bank on the idea that there is at least one movie every week -- and sometimes two -- that you simply must see

Quick spins Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:43:21 -0500
'n Tapes, "Walk it off" (XL) The 2006 debut of the Minneapolis quartet was a series of quick jabs to the ribs, aquiver with pure energy and joy. "The Loon," with its infectious opener "Just Drums," was the best kind of rock 'n' roll -- simple, urgent

Playwright looks at family dynamics Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:31:33 -0500
NEW YORK -- Most of what we learn about the families of troubled high schoolers comes from pieced-together news accounts after something has gone horribly wrong. They're the kinds of stories that try to answer the ques

Miley Cyrus 'embarrassed' by Vanity Fair photo spread Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:31:33 -0500
LOS ANGELES -- Miley Cyrus is taking issue with a photo of herself that's going around, and it's not another amateur, truth-or-dare Internet snapshot -- it's the handiwork of Annie Leibovitz

St. Olaf Companydance Spring Concert opens May 1 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:37:31 -0700

Start: May 1 2008 - 7:30pm

End: May 3 2008 - 7:30pm

If you happened to see dancers moving to the beat of conga drums on the lawn outside St. Olaf's Dittmann Center recently, you were actually being treated to a sneak peek of the Companydance Spring Concert that will be held on campus May 1-3.

Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night in Kelsey Theater, which is located in the Speech/Theater Building. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 507-786-8987. This event is free and open to the public.

Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu.

Author Marya Hornbacher to discuss Madness: A Bipolar Life at St. Olaf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:34:46 -0700

Start: Apr 28 2008 - 3:32pm

Minnesota author Marya Hornbacher will read and discuss her new book, Madness: a Bipolar Life, at St. Olaf College Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Kings' Dining Room of Buntrock Commons. Following the discussion she also will be available for a book signing.

Hornbacher's new book describes her battle with bipolar disorder, which remained misdiagnosed by doctors until she was 23. Madness depicts her struggle to cope with a disease that has afflicted her with extreme mood swings and led to self mutilation and eating disorders, among other problems.

Read the rest of the story at stolaf.edu.

Northfield Youth Choirs to perform Spring Concert Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:23:51 -0700

Start: May 4 2008 - 7:00pm

NYC spring concert poster Northfield Youth Choirs will perform their 22nd annual spring concert, "Bought Me a Cat," on Sunday, May 4th at 7 p.m. in St. Olaf College's Boe Memorial Chapel. The choirs will sing selections from their spring repertoire, including "I Bought Me a Cat" by Aaron Copeland, "Jabberwocky" by Carolyn Jennings, and "Comic Duet for Two Cats" by Rossini Gioacchino. Admission to the concert is free; a free will offering will be collected.

"We have sung to enthusiastic audiences who repeatedly exclaim how wonderful it is to see and hear young people singing glorious music, and what a positive impact their performance has on those who listen," says NYC Artistic Director Elizabeth Shepley. "We hope everyone who loves young people and music will come to hear the children sing this Sunday."

Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry writing book Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:19:12 GMT

Bavarian police seize collection of Latin American artifacts believed worth $100 million Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:12 GMT

Fire heavily damages nightclub at Los Angeles' storied corner of Hollywood and Vine Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:12 GMT

Idols glittered, glared on Diamond night Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:55:00 GMT

Ultrafit: Maven of movement Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:53:11 GMT
You can try to tell Lonna Mosow she's the grande dame of Minnesota exercise. But she won't stand still long enough to hear it.

Report: Ian McKellen says he will reprise his role as Gandalf in `The Hobbit' Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:39:06 GMT

Vin Diesel endorses Dominican President Leonel Fernandez for re-election Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:05:09 GMT

Giant inflatable pig lost after floating off during Roger Waters' set at Coachella is found Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:19:09 GMT

'Idol' judge Paula Abdul left 'empty' by Jason Castro song — because hadn't yet sang it Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:08:08 GMT

David Blaine breaks world record for holding one's breath, live on Oprah Winfrey's show Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:16:14 GMT

Shannon Elizabeth eliminated on 'Dancing With the Stars' after judges' harsh remarks Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:00:15 GMT

Comedian turned Senate candidate Franken says he'll pay $70,000 in back taxes in 17 states Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:40:15 GMT

Best sellers Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:31:03 GMT

Our fair lady Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:30:44 GMT
In her engrossing memoir, Julie Andrews tells of her complex family history, the harrowing war years, the toll on her voice and various backstage antics.

The p's and q's of a typewriter repairman Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:56:03 GMT
Mark Soderbeck has seen ups and downs in his typewriter repair business over the years. Lately he finds more and more young people are beginning to use old manual typewriters.

When should you remove winter mulch? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:36:08 GMT
Timing is everything when removing winter mulch. Home and Garden Editor Connie Nelson demonstrates the correct method for this tricky time of year.

"La Vuida Valienta y Don Juanito" Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:27:27 -0700

Start: May 3 2008 - 7:00pm

End: May 3 2008 - 7:22pm

The Northfield Arts Guild Theater and Greenvale Park Elementary present a special event this Saturday: A Spanish-language play produced and performed by students from Greenvale Park Elementary. This magical event was created under the direction of Amy Haslett-Marroquin, an Arts Guild-supported artist-in-residence at the school. The play--"La Vuida Valienta y Don Juanito"--is the story of a grandmother's wisdom, a mother's bravery, and a son's generosity.

The event is free and open to the public. Curtain is at 7:00 pm. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street

Weekend Happenings and Events! Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:03:11 -0700

Spring is in the air and May is here! We're always excited about the start of a new month as it means the new issue of the Northfield Entertainment Guide hits the streets - also this month features our BIG MUSIC ISSUE highlighting many of the great local talented musicians! Check out the great events listed in the Northfield Entertainment Guide by clicking the image here or visiting our website.

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