January 2010 Events
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 2, 2010
Time: 10:30amThe winter film program includes three seasonal tales based on favorite picture books including: The Mitten, Good Morning Granny Rose, and Bear Snores On.
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 2, 2010
Time: 7:30pm & 10pmLive Comedy
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Paseo del Rio
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb. 1, 8, 2010
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmTableside magic & balloons.
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Rochester Art Center
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb. 4, 11, 2010
Time: 10am-9pmFree Thursdays at the Rochester Art Center offer free admission to the galleries all day on Thursdays.
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb. 4, 11, 2010
Time: 7:30pmTry your hand at comedy or watch others give it a shot.
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 8-9, 2010
Time: 7:30pm & 10pmLive Comedy
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 8, 9, 2010
Time: Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pmBrowse the many booths with the whole family at the 2nd Annual Great Outdoor Expo.
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Michael's Restaurant & Lounge
Jan. 8, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pmClassic Acoustic R & B with Sax Leads
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 8, 2010
Time: 9am-3pmFeaturing: 2 High Impact Fashion Shows, Fabulous Prizes, Live Entertainment, Extraordinary Exhibitor Packages, Over 100 Exhibitors, Fox 47 Entertainment Lounge, Bride Identification Buttons
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Redwood Room
Jan. 8, 9, 10, 2010
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7pm-11pm; Sun. 6pm-9pmLive Music
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Sontes
Jan. 8, 9, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pmEnjoy jazz from Steve Sawyer on bass and Eric Straubmuller on piano.
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Kathy's Pub
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 9pmLive Music
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pmDixieland Jazz from some All-Stars
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 8:00PMPoets Corner is a place of destiny where the street lights are lined in gold and the melodies of jazz are smooth and pleasing to the soul. A place where words of expression bring about an awakenin... more
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Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 8pmContinue your New Year celebration with a concert featuring two of Minnesota’s choirs, CAE and VocalEssence Ensemble Singers for the price of one!
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 10:30amSpecial guest storyteller and yoga instructor Jamie Schembri invites children to participate in a fun, active, and imaginative story time.
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 9, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm2 High Impact Fashion Shows, Prizes, Live Entertainment, Extraordinary Exhibitor Packages, Over 100 Exhibitors, Fox 47 Entertainment Lounge
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 10, & Feb. 21, & Mar. 14, 2010
Time: 10am-4pmThe show for antiques, toys, coins, collectibles, gifts and more.
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 10, 2010
Time: 5pmWWE Returns to Rochester for the 1st Time in a Year!
DX vs. The Big Show & Randy Orton in a RAW Team Match. Plus... more -
Redwood Room
Jan. 11, 12, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Music
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Redwood Room
Jan. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Jazz Music
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 13, 2010
Time: 6pmInternational and Independent Films.
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Shops at University Square
Jan. 14-17, 2010
Time: Thursday 9:30am-8:30pm, Friday 9:30am-8:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm, Sunday 12pm-5pmThe Shops at University Square are putting on their Winter Sale featuring Semi-Annual Clearance items
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Jan. 14, 15, 16, 2010
Time: Thursday 7am-8pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am - 4pmCome and shop the unique stores and boutiques of downtown Rochester. The Hanny’s Sale tradition continues with the three day sale in the Kahler Grand Hotel.
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Sontes
Jan. 15, 16, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pmCore plays an uncluttered mix of classic rock and blues providing essential guitar and mind-tingling vocal presentations of many of your favorite songs…including those from the Beatles, Doors, and ... more
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Redwood Room
Jan. 15, 16, 17, 2010
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7pm-11pm; Sun. 6pm-9pmLive Music
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 15-16, 21-24, 28-31, 2010
Time: Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pmDoubt is the gripping story of suspicion cast on a priest’s behavior and asks questions about moral certainty.
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 15, 2010
Time: 7:30 PMAn American blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter who is the bandleader for the James Cotton Blues Band.
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Kathy's Pub
Jan. 15, 2010
Time: 9pmLive Music
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 15-16, 2010
Time: 7:30pm & 10pmLive Comedy
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 16-17, 2010
Time: From 8pm Jan 16 to 4pm Jan 17Televised Live, cotton candy, City Looks Hair cuts, pork sandwiches, entertainment etc. Proceeds benefit cancer research in SE MN.
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 16, 2010
Time: 10am to 3pmCheer competition for High School and All Star Divisions.
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 16, 2010
Time: 10:30amAmos, a poor church mouse, becomes the worthy mentor of famous American Benjamin Franklin in this humorous and delightfully animated tale.
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 16-17, 2010
Time: Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pmThe Minnesota Weapons Collectors Association is the largest and oldest weapons collectors group in the state of Minnesota.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 16, 2010
Time: 1pmStudents of Olmsted Countys public and private schools are invited to submit original poetry. Content should be pertinent to the work and/or life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, or hu... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 16, 2010
This entertaining and intellectual annual fundraising event will feature a variety of speakers. Attendees select two class choices to attend. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are served throughout th... more
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Redwood Room
Jan. 18, 19, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Music
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 19, 26, & Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010
Time: 6:30pmPuppets, stories and film to give you sweet dreams.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 19, 2010
Time: 7:00pmRochester Civic theatre is proud to present this spirited look at the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston, the influential African-American anthropologist, writer and folkloristtying themes fro... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 19, 2010
Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PMJoin us to read books set in the Midwest or by LMidwestern authors. Book to be discussed – Grass of the Earth by Aagot Raaen.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 20, 2010
Time: 7:00PMAnother Mouth To Feed was written by Willie Tipton to enlighten people on the challenges that revolve around teenage pregnancy and single parenting. Join us as an ensemble of area actors perform a... more
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Redwood Room
Jan. 20, 21, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Music
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 21, 28, & Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010
Time: 10amStories, rhymes, puppets, and films for children 18-36 months of age and their parents or care providers.
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 22-23, 2010
Time: 7:30pm and 10:00pmLive comedy
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Redwood Room
Jan. 22, 23, 24, 2010
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7pm-11pm; Sun. 6pm-9pmLive Music
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Kathy's Pub
Jan. 22, 2010
Time: 9pmLive Music
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Sontes
Jan. 22, 23, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pmJazz Music
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 23, 2010
Time: 4:45pmA Prairie Home Companion’s Live Broadcast features performances and comical skits by Keillor and the “Prairie Home” cast. Keillor will weave local humor into the show and share hi... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 23, 2010
Time: 10:30amIt’s cold outside! Join us for three tales based on popular winter picture books: “Brave Irene,” “The Snowy Day,” and “Owl Moon”.
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale
Jan. 23-24, 2010
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday Noon - 8:00 PMListen in to enjoy broadcasts of past RSOC performances, live chat with Maestro Jere Lantz and special friends, and updated totals of our fund drive. Most importantly: Ca... more
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Rochester Senior Center
Jan. 23, 2010
Time: 7pm -10pmMusic by The Lost Faculties. Couples welcome.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 24, 2010
Time: 7:30PMEnjoy an evening with acclaimed vocalist Ms. Steele, who has appeared on Broadway, in film, and in concert with among others Prince and George Clinton.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 24, 2010
Time: 3:45 PMAfter the matinee performance of Doubt, audience members are invited to stay for a panel discussion moderated by Rev. Nick Mezacapa that will explore issues regarding “doubt” and how it... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 24, 2010
Time: 2:30pm“The 1918 Flu Pandemic in Southern Minnesota” presented by Paul Koeller. This program is presented by the History Center of Olmsted County in cooperation with the Rochester Public Libra... more
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Redwood Room
Jan. 25, 26, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Music
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 25, 2010
Time: 5:30pm Reception, 6:30pm Dinner, 7:30pm ProgramGuest speaker: Rod Carew (Minnesota Twins)
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 26, 2010
Time: 7:30 PMSongwriters In The Round Featuring Martin Zellar, G.B. Leighton and Brandon Sampson.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 27, 2010
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pmThis highly-respected documentary is a timely reminder that social divisions are made, not inevitable, claims The Nation. Following the viewing, audience members are invited to share comments and i... more
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Redwood Room
Jan. 27, 28, 2010
Time: 6pm-9:30pmLive Music
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Jan. 27, 2010
Time: 6:30 PMJoin us for “The Difference Between Us,” Part 1 from the groundbreaking documentary Race: the Power of an Illusion. The screening will take place at 6:30 at the Rochester Civic Theatre... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 27, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDuring a time of civil war, Sudanese boys Dut and Chuor escaped to refugee camps, along with 20,000 others like them. Collectively dubbed “The Lost Boys Of Sudan,” they began coming to ... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 28, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin Rochester resident Mohamed Abdi in the library auditorium to hear a presentation on his journey from an East African refugee camp to the United States. He will also speak about his recent visi... more
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Jan. 29, 30, 2010
Time: 7:30pm & 10pmLive Comedy
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Redwood Room
Jan. 29, 30, 31, 2010
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7pm-11pm; Sun. 6pm-9pmLive Music
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Mayo Civic Center
Jan. 29-31, 2010
Time: Friday 2pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-4pmThe Rochester Sports and Vacation Show is the first event of the year to start planning your 2010 vacation and outdoor activities.
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Sontes
Jan. 29, 30, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pmJohn Seivers, trombone, and Eric Straubmueller, piano, both local Rochester musicians, have been making music together for the last six years. This talented instrumental duo play original compositi... more
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Rochester Public Library
Jan. 30, 2010
Time: 10:30amWhen Rabbit plots a “calming sort of lesson” for bouncy Tigger, he discovers that the earthbound tiger is not the friend he knows and loves.
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Rochester Art Center
Jan. 30, 2010
Time: 8pmJohn Gossage (born 1946) is an American photographer, known for exploring under-recognized elements of the environment that tell an everyday story. The Rochester Art Center commissioned Mr. Gossage... more

