Arts, Theatre, & Comedy
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre--20 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Feb. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2012
Time: Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm & 7 pm, Sun 2 pm
Price: Adult $20.50, Senior $17.50, Student $15.50
To purchase tickets, click here.
The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow. Tickets on sale now! Call 507-282-8481 or visit the web site for tickets!
Exhibition Opening Reception & Winter FLUX
Jochen Lempert, Tetsuya Yamada, Barbara Claussen
Location: Rochester Art Center
Saturday, February 4
7:00 pm Opening reception
8:30 pm Artist talk with Barbara Claussen
9:00 pm Flux dance party with Black Lacquer
$5 admission, free for art center members
Cash bar by Sontes
Music by Black Lacquer
Free Family Day at the Rochester Art Center
Location: Rochester Art Center
Saturday, February 4th
Cost: FREE
On the first Saturday of each month, the Art Center offers an array of free family-friendly activities:
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Hands-On Art Activities. In the third floor studios, children and families can participate in art projects that are designed to relate to the exhibitions on view at the Art Center.
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Arts Interact. Special docent-led tours of the exhibitions designed to spark conversation between children and family members.
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Family Guides. Information on the exhibition along with questions and discussion topics for children and parents.
The WinterFest tradition continues! Using glass jars, miniature sculptures, found objects, glitter and a little magic, create your very own winter wonderland snow globe. This FFD activityis a part or Rochester WinterFest X.
A Chair Affair Artisan Chairs Downtown
A Chair Affair features hand-decorated chairs individually designed by local artists and a few nationwide – for an auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Minnesota.
This year marks the 10th Annual A Chair Affair. Since 2002, A Chair Affair has become the signature Gala for the community of Rochester. The funds raised by this unique event have enabled the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester to achieve its mission: to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as a productive, responsible, and caring community member.
Some of the artisan chairs that will be auctioned off at the 10th Annual A Chair Affair event will be located in several downtown businesses' store front windows. Here are a list of businesses downtown that will feature an artisan chair:
Baby Baby: 101 1st Avenue SW, Subway Level (Kahler)
Big Brad’s on Broadway: 309 South Broadway
Chester’s Kitchen & Bar: 111 South Broadway (Shops at University Square)
Chico’s: 111 S. Broadway Ste 204 (Shops at University Square)
Chocolaterie Stam:111 S Broadway Ste 208A Skyway Level (Shops at University Square)
Collections Fashions:111 S. Broadway, #203 Skyway Level (Shops at University Square)
Essence Skin Clinic: 400 S Broadway
Eye-Q Intelligent Eyewear: 20 2nd Avenue Southwest Suite 77, Subway Level (Kahler)
Knight’s Chamber: 111 S. Broadway, Skyway Level (Shops at University Square)
The Nordic Shop: 111 S. Broadway #202 Skyway Level (Shops at University Square)
Optical Vision w/Flair: 15 1st Avenue SW
Pescara: 150 South Broadway
Premier Bank: 421 First Avenue SW
Revelation: 20 Second Ave SW (Kahler)
Sherwood’s:101 1st Ave SW (Kahler)
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co: 102 South Broadway #300
Smart Home Innovations & Engineering: 212 N Broadway
Sontes: 4 3rd St SW
For more information on the A Chair Affair event, or to purchase tickets, click here.
Goonie's Comedy Club
Goonie's Open Mic: Join Goonie's every Thursday at 7:30pm for the best up and coming comics from around the Midwest. No cover.
Goonie's Comedy Club Presents: Floyd J. Phillips & Allen Trieu
Bob & Tom favorite Floyd J. Phillips’ humor is derived from his upbringing in the ghetto of Chicago. Floyd’s tough background gives him the courage to talk about the topics other people avoid. Floyd J. Phillips’ diverse comedy has allowed him to play USO tours, cruise ships, colleges, and comedy clubs across the nation. All of which has shown Floyd more of the world than he ever thought he would see.
Allen Trieu is a native of West Michigan who has molded his experiences into an eclectic act which has been described as unique and open-minded. His witty observations and personal style touches on many subjects including college, race, pop culture and even going green. Take that variety add a laid back style and that equals a good time for audience members of all different backgrounds (leave it to the asian guy to turn it into a math problem).
Dates: Friday 2/3 & Saturday 2/4
Times: 7:30pm & 10pm
Tickets: $13 (advance) $15 (at the door)
To purchase tickets, click here.
Rochester Art Center Exhibitions
Location: Rochester Art Center--40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
RAC2 Rochester Abstraction – In Paint, Paper, and Metal
January 5th-February 11th
An Exhibition Series for Local Artists
Featuring work by Karl Friedrich, Michele Heidel, and Pat Dunn-Walker
Jochen Lempert
February 4 – April 22, 2012
Tetsuya Yamada: Commuter
February 4 – April 22, 2012
Barbara Claussen: Seven and One Half
February 4 – April 22, 2012
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