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ATTN: CHANGES ON ROCHESTERMN.COM!!
Posted by: RochesterMN at 5:00PM EST on May 14, 2008
ATTN: RochesterMN.com account-holders:
On May 20, 2008, you will see some changes to your user account. You will still be able to comment on stories on postbulletin.com, and your user name will remain the same, but other features will no longer be available.
Those include user profiles, photos, blog posts and groups. That information will not be retrievable after May 20, so please save any information you wish to retain, including your avatar image if you are using one. You may use an avatar after May 20, but the image will need to be re-uploaded. Sorry for any inconvenience.
We will be introducing exciting new improved features on
RochesterMN.com in the near future.
If you have any questions, please contact me by phone at (507)285-7621 or by e-mail at coordinator@rochestermn.com.
Sincerely,
Anne Reinke
Community Coordinator
RochesterMN.com
The Weekender - May 2-3
Posted by: RochesterMN at 5:22PM EST on May 2, 2008
FRIDAY, MAY 2nd:
The variety band Next 2 Nothing plays Friday and Saturday 9:30 p.m. at the North Star Bar.
Next to Nothing is a compilation of Rock ‘n’ Roll junkies, who stands for nothing less than a good time. Not only does the band play good rock and dance music, but they also put on an awesome show as well. Hell, they're entertainers, not a car radio!
Next 2 Nothing plays everything from Black Crowes, Joan Jett and Prince to Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine and Disturbed.
Follow the N2N diet; be prepared to dance all night long. Pure, unadulterated booty shakin’.
Next 2 Nothing
date: Friday & Saturday, May 2-3
time: 9:30pm
location: North Star Bar
503 N. Broadway
Rochester, MN
(507) 289-1091 |
admission: No cover
web site: http://www.next2nothing.org/
SATURDAY, MAY 3:
RATTLE AND HUM a U2 tribute band from the Twin Cities will be at Rookies this Saturday. As the Midwest’s premier U2 tribute, RATTLE AND HUM plays all of U2’s biggest hits spanning material from U2’s humble beginnings with Boy to its latest How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. U2 fans themselves, RATTLE AND HUM celebrates U2’s music and spirit with a live show that authentically replicates the experience of a U2 concert.
RATTLE AND HUM
date: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 p.m
location: Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
1517 16th St. S.W.
Rochester, MN
(507) 252-5161
Website: http://www.u2rattleandhum.com/
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Check out these fun things to do in this week's WEEKENDER
Posted by: RochesterMN at 5:58PM EST on April 24, 2008
The weekend is almost here, but why not start it a day early?! Head to Kathy's tonight to see national recording artist MIDNIGHT TO TWELVE with special guest ECHOVALVE.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24th:
National recording artist MIDNIGHT TO TWELVE will be performing at Kathy's Pub tonight with special guest ECHOVALVE! The stop in Rochester is part of the band's spring tour to promote their self-titled debut album. M212 has already created a buzz with thie single "Slam" being featured on an episode of the WB's hit show "One Tree Hill."
You'll also see Atlanta based rock band - Echovalve and hear music from their new album 'helloagaingoodbye.' You don't want to miss this show - so I'll see you at Kathy's tonight!
photo courtesy of www.m212.com
MIDNIGHT TO TWELVE with special guest ECHOVALVE
Date: TONIGHT!!! APRIL 24th
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Kathy's Pub
307 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55902
Website: http://www.echovalve.com/
http://www.m212.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 25th:
Put your dancing shoes on and learn some SALSA with instruction from Sonrisa! Move your body to the Caribbean & Latin rhythms at Blue Moon Ballroom.
Salsa Night with Sonrisa
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: Beginners Class 7:00 - 8:00pm
Intermediate Class 8:00 - 9:00pm
Dancing to Latin Music 9:00pm - 12:00am
$12 adults, $10 youth
Place: Blue Moon Ballroom
2030 Hwy 14 East
Rochester, MN 55906
507-288-0556
Website: www.BlueMoonBallroom.net
SATURDAY, APRIL 26th:
SPRING STING: MN's First Boxing & Pro MMA Show!
Mickey Clark of Mickey's Irish Saloon in Rochester, formed Fight Nation, based on his interest in boxing, mixed martial arts (extreme fighting) and championship wrestling. Fight Nation is a local state-certified fight promotion business.
Clark is organizing Minnesota's first ever fight event with both boxing and mixed martial arts. On Saturday, April 26, Fight Nation, along with Mickey's Irish Saloon will be holding the event -- Spring Sting -- at the Graham Arena.
"In the past, boxing didn't want to touch MMA, and MMA didn't want to touch boxing," he said. "I'm excited to bring them together."
Spring Sting will include four pro boxing and six pro MMA matches, featuring some of Minnesota's top heavyweights: Raphael Butler of Rochester and Joey Abell of Minneapolis, with a special appearance by Ultimate Fighting Champion, Tommy Speer!
SPRING STING: MN's First Boxing & Pro MMA Show
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Graham Arena
At the Olmsted County Fairgrounds
16 Street & 3 Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Website: www.mickeysirishsaloon.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 27th:
Come out and support a great cause, plus great food, music, and auction items - at Fight for Frank: a benefit for Frank Simmons!
Frank was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and proceeds raised at the benefit will assist with medical expenses.
Brunch will be catered by the Canadian Honker and will be available from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for childre (12 and under). Maximum price for a family $30.
Music will be performed by Ten Cent Biscuit. Silent and live auction will also take place, with featured item in the live auction being a 1923 Ford Model "T".
Fight for Frank: a benefit for Frank Simmons
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time: 11am - 3pm
Place: Rochester International Event Center
(near the airport)
SIGNS OF SPRING PHOTO CONTEST enter and WIN today
Posted by: RochesterMN at 4:51PM EST on April 18, 2008
The Weekender - April 17-19
Posted by: RochesterMN at 5:36PM EST on April 17, 2008
Hope you're ready for a BLUE weekend in Rochester! No, not a depressing weekend (no snow in the forecast - yet...), but a BLUE weekend as in blues music and Blue Man Group!
THURSDAY, APRIL 17th:
Studebaker John and The Hawks bring blues to town
Studebaker John and The Hawks will play Chicago blues and blues rock at Whiskey Bone's Roadhouse tonight!
Studebaker John and The Hawks are famous for their original steamy and smokin’ blues-rock, incorporating Chicago, boogie, swamp, swing, and harmonica blues. As a songwriter and musician, Studebaker John has emerged as a major creative force in the world of the blues today. Ahead of the pack, with vision and foresight, creating a new standard and landscape for this music’s future… with John at the wheel, the future is now!
Studebaker John and The Hawks
Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 8pm
Location: Whiskey Bone's Roadhouse
3828 N Broadway
Rochester, MN
Website: www.whiskeybonesroadhouse.com
www.studebakerjohn.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 18th:
Jukes of Hazzard will be rockin' Binkies
Jukes of Hazzard will be rockin Whistle Binkies North on Friday. This group of talented musicians plays an assortment of all your classic rock favorites. I'm not sure about you, but for me Friday night is gonna be all about a tall beer and a sing along with the Jukes!
Jukes of Hazzard
Date: April 18, 2008
Location: Whistle Binkies North
3120 Wellner Dr NE
Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-289-9200
Website: http://www.whistlebinkiespub.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 19th:
BLUE MAN GROUP Hynotizes Rochester
Forget labels.
You can't compare the Blue Man Group show to any other attraction around. It’s a rock concert, heavy on percussion.
A display of magic and illusion.
A critique of modern technology and information overload.
Put those together, mix with some cobalt blue paint and you’ve got some idea of what you're going to see.
With their How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1, the trio send-up and embrace the rules, rituals and raw excitement of that most primal of group experiences: the arena rock concert.
Hurry and get your tickets to see Blue Man Group this Saturday at the Civic Center! The show is sure to be hypnotic entertainment for all!
Blue Man Group
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: 8pm
Location: Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SE
Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-281-6184
Tickets: $75, $49.50 Happy (almost) Weekend!
Help make Rochester "A Litter Bit Better" - April 19-26
Posted by: RochesterMN at 9:49AM EST on April 15, 2008
During this week, volunteers will join together to pick up litter in Rochester.
Why is there a need? Maybe Rochester seems like a really clean city to you?
In fact, compared with other locations, it is very clean but it takes our constant care. Last year, Rochester’s first A Litter Bit Better! event contributed to the collection of 21,500 pounds of litter by over 1,400 volunteers from public lands throughout the City of Rochester. That’s a lot of trash!
Didi you know???
One average fast food Styrofoam container thrown out a car window will take 1 million years to decompose (the Missouri No More Trash website).
Fast food containers and waste make up 33% of all litter (the Missouri No More Trash website).
One aluminum can will take 200-500 years to break down (the Missouri No More Trash website) .
Littered cigarette filters contain toxic chemicals that leak into the air and water (the Missouri No More Trash website)
45% of roadside litter occurs unintentionally when trash blows out of uncovered trucks or falls off of unsecured loads (Minnesota Department of Transportation).
You can help!
Here’s how:
1. Save the date for 2008! April 19-26
2. Select an area of Rochester for collecting litter (see map)
3. Pick a date during A Litter Bit Better! week for collecting litter
4. Recruit family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers to help you collect litter
5. Register your group, location, and date on-line
6. Pick up your collection instructions and trash bags
7. Collect litter on your selected date
8. Report your results and celebrate your good deed!
Remind friends and family of the importance of NOT littering. Lead by example and let's pick up litter all year long. Rochester is a great city, made up of great neighborhoods. Working together we can keep it that way!
(information taken from www.rneighbors.org, visit the RNeighbor's website for more info).
The Weekender - April 11-13
Posted by: RochesterMN at 11:55AM EST on April 11, 2008
Finally, it is FRIDAY!!! I don't know about you, but for me this week felt 10 days long...maybe it was the weather. Anyone remember what sunlight looks like?!
Well, I think we all earned the weekend, so here are some ideas for you to unwind this weekend:
Rochester Civic Theater presents "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Dates: April 11 - 13, show ends May 4, 2008
Times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre
20 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-282-8481
Tickets: $22 adults, $19 senior citizens, $12 students
Web site: http://www.rochestercivictheatre.org/
Next2Nothing will be at Striker's in Stewartville this weekend, Friday & Saturday the 11th & 12th. This will be the last time the band will be in the area for a month or so so make sure to get out. Join these rock n' roll junkies for a rockin' party, check out some new N2N tunes and win free stuff (I know you love free stuff)!
Next2Nothing
Striker's Corner in Stewartville
Friday & Saturday, April 11-12
Directions: Strikers Corner is located 2 miles south of the Rochester International Airport on US Highway 63 and 10th Street NW in Stewartville, Minnesota
Phone: 507-533-8330
Website: http://www.next2nothing.org/
The Newsboys, a Christian pop band, will perform Mayo Civic Center on Saturday.
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive S.E.
Rochester, MN
Tickets: $25, $20
Call for tickets: 507-281-6184
Web site: http://www.newsboys.com/
Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!
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