December 2011 Events
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American Legion Post 92
Dec. 1, 2011
Time: 1:30 PMBingo open to the public
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pmThe Lord Essex in the Kahler Grand Hotel presents a limited Holiday Opening featuring: Dinner With Dickens.
A delightful-fun filled evening with authentically dressed service staff, parodie... more -
Rochester Art Center
Dec. 2, 2011
Time: 9pm-1amThe Rochester Art Center is home to Flux, a music, art and performance happening featuring house DJ Scott Stulen along with monthly guest artists. For each Flux a new musi... more
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 3, 4, 2011
Time: Sat 1:30 pm - 5 pm, Sun 1:30 pm - 4 pmThe Friends of the Rochester Public Library will be holding their annual Holiday Book and Bake sale on the first weekend in December. The Friends will sell gift-quality books and home-mad... more
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pmWinter Luncheon features Rochester Public Schools’ New Superintendent Mr. Michael Muñoz Saturday, December 3th, 11:30 am—1:30 pm Kahler Hotel, Elizabethan Room. Reservation... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive Music: Classic Acoustic R&B with Sax Leads
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: 3-7pmDon’t miss Santa’s visit to Downtown Rochester! Meet Mrs. Claus outside the Old City Hall located across the street from Dooley’s on 1st Ave, between 3:30-4pm on Saturday, Dec. 3... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & Jan. 7, 2012
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00pmWatch all of the games on 30 HD TV’s along with great food, drink and service. We have every game in College and Pro Football leading up t... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: 7:30 PMChuck Blattner leads Rochester’s annual holiday celebration featuring two luminaries of the Rochester airwaves; special guest vocalist, KTTC news anchor Tom Overlie,... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 4, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive Music: Acoustic Alternative Rock Music from the past to the present
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Rochester Art Center
Dec. 4, 2011
Time: Noon - 5 pmA holiday shopping experience you don’t want to miss! Rochester Art Center hosts its sixth annual Gallery Shop winter trunk show. Meet with local artists... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 4, 2011
Time: 3pm-5:30pmThis year’s theme, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing" will give Lorie Line fans a huge hint about her upcoming holiday show. Yes, bells are back! After a two-year hiatus on bel... more
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Mayo Clinic
Dec. 5, 2011
Time: 12:10 until 1 pmRuth Mackenzie and Elizabeth Alexander (original art songs)
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Dec. 6, 2011
Time: 7:00-8:30 pmThis light hearted session is designed to take a minute or two (we know, we know, you are very busy) to reflect on your elf duties this time of year. Most of us can identify feeling more frazzled ... more
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Kahler Grand Hotel
Dec. 7, 2011
Time: 6-7pmCome listen to the beautiful bells and see Minnesota’s Largest Edible Gingerbread House in the lobby of the Kahler Grand Hotel.
Bell Performance will be put on by the United Church of ... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 9, 2011
Time: 7:30pm-10pmOpener: Them Pesky Kids plays 7:30-8:15pm; Hairball plays 8:45-10:45pm
When was the last tie you saw Guns & Roses, AC/DC, Aerosmi... more -
Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 9, 2011
Time: 7:30 PMThe guy’s up-tempo, interactive holiday set will include well known Christmas songs from the TSF holiday albums Greatest Time of Year and On Top of The World as well... more
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American Legion Post 92
Dec. 10, 2011
Time: 1:30 PMBingo- open to the public
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 10, 2011
Time: 10:30 amThe Choral Arts Ensemble presents their delightful concert of holiday music for children, families and friends. Auditorium seating is limited to 250 people.
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 10, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive Music: Holiday Season Jazz and Favorites
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Shops at University Square
Dec. 10, 17, 2011
Time: 11am-4pmSanta has arrived in Downtown Rochester! Stop in to the Shops at University Square (2nd Floor near the food court) and visit Santa. Plus, bring your own camera to get your family Christmas photo t... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 10, 11, 2011
Time: December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:00pmThe Nutcracker performed by The Rochester Dance Company is an enchanting holiday treat. This confection has it all: lavish costumes and sets, timeless music and superb dancing by Rochester Dance Co... more
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Lourdes High School
Dec. 11, 2011
Time: 2 pmLHS Christmas Concert.
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 11, 2011
Time: 10 am - 4 pmTownsend Flea Market.
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 12, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmRead aloud for 20 minutes to a friendly therapy dog. Reading times are 6:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Space is limited. Only registered child and accompanying parent/adult should attend. ... more
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Dec. 13, 2011
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.New Year’s Resolutions are designed to decrease stress in our lives such as developing a healthier lifestyle, losing weight, quitting smoking, and more. Typically, they end up causing more stress.... more
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
Dec. 13, 2011
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pmNew Year’s Resolutions are designed to decrease stress in our lives such as developing a healthier lifestyle, losing weight, quitting smoking, and more. Typically, they end up causing more st... more
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Dec. 14, 2011
Time: 7:30 pmAmericana Showcase featuring Trailer Trash and Six Mile Grove.
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Dec. 14, 2011
Time: 7:30PMLive music event featuring Trailer Trash and Six Mile Grove. Tickets on sale now at 507-282-8481 or www.rochestercivictheatre.org.
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 14, 2011
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About Face
Dec. 15, 16, 2011
Time: Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm or Friday, 5:30-7:30pmPackage includes: Stila ‘dream in full color palette’, includes 29 eyeshadows, 7 blushes, eyeliner pencil & a 12-page look book.
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 16, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive Music: Light R & B with Jazzy Vocals
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 17 2011 - Jan. 9, 2012
Time: December 17th, 2011- January 9th, 2012Come watch every bowl game at Dooley’s Pub. Great food, drink, and service. 30 HD TV’s for the highest quality picture to make you fe... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 17, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive jazz music
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 17, 2011
Time: 10:30 amA young boy dreams that his snowman has come to life. Together they travel on a magical journey which celebrates the joys of winter.
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Dec. 17, 2011
Time: 5 pm - 8 pmExperience an authentic, rustic, cozy European market in the heart of Downtown Rochester! The market features unique gifts, tasty treats, hearty food and drink, children’s activities an... more
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Rochester Civic Theatre
Dec. 18, 2011
Time: Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pmIrving Berlin’s White Christmas December 2 – 18, 2011 Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm Back by popular demand, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is presen... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 20, 21, & Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 2012
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday nights at 8:00pmDooley’s will have Bar Bingo every Tuesday & Wednesday Night from 8:00pm to close. Great prizes with lots of fun. We also have our late night happy hour so you can enjoy some tasty beverages!... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 20, 2011
Time: Tuesday December 20th, 2011 at 8:00pmHuge Bingo night at Dooley’s Pub with Monster Energy Drink. Free to play and we’ll be giving away awesome prizes which include:
-Monster Snowboard
-One Night Stay at Courtya... more -
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Dec. 20, 2011
Time: 7:00-8:30 pmParticipants will gain an understanding of CAM including a brief history of the NCCAM, a NIH Center. Learn simple and e... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 21, 2011
Time: 7:30 PMThis holiday, join an Emmy-winning 21st century crooner and a sizzling, eight-piece big band as they take to select Midwestern stages for an evening of elegance. In association with Ehleringer, Dou... more
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Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
Dec. 23, 2011
Time: 7pm-10pmLive Music: Jazz Saxophone and Piano Christmas Favorites
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Dec. 23, 2011
Time: 10 am - 5 pmHop-on & Hop-off at Rochester’s Major Shopping Districts, Kohl's, Apache Mall, University Square, Kahler & Marriott Shops, Peace Plaz... more
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Dec. 23, 2011
Time: 6:30 pmExperience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated trolley. Be sure to call and reserve your seats... more
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Peace Plaza Downtown
Dec. 23, 2011
Time: 9:30 pmRomantic Holiday Music & Jazz by Jazz Trax Plus Host, Jim Giebel, KNXR Radio 97.5 FM Lighted, Decorated Trolleys Complimenta... more
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American Legion Post 92
Dec. 24, 2011
Time: 1:30 PMBingo- open to the public
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 27, 2011
Time: 10:30 amThis humorous film program features three favorite fairy tales based on picture books by children’s author James Marshall: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Red Riding Hood, and the Three Littl... more
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Rochester Public Library
Dec. 28, 2011
Time: 2:30 pmIt’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 Public Library
Dec. 29, 2011
Time: 9:30 am - 6 pmJust in time for the new eReader in your household, the Rochester Public Library will be having special drop-in hours so that you can bring your new eReader into the library to get one-on-one help ... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 29, 2011
Time: Various TimesThis year will feature 8 boys and 8 girls varsity and 8 boys and 8 girls B-squad teams, 4 from Rochester and 4 from out of town. New for this year, all teams play all games in the Mayo Civic ... more
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Sontes
Dec. 30, 31, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Fri, 5 pm - 1 am SatJoin Core Freeman on Friday and the John Sievers Trio on Saturday. Sparkle and shine at Sontes when you join us for a glittering New Year’s Eve. We’ll be offering a spe... more
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Mayo Civic Center
Dec. 30, 31, 2011
"Elmo Makes Music" Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to t... more
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Goonie's Comedy Club
Dec. 31, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm & 10 pmMark Poolos’ comedy routine melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together to create his own unique style of comedy. Mark ... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 31, 2011
Time: All eveningCome join us to bring in 2012 at Dooley’s Pub in downtown Rochester. Make your reservation with bottle service while there is still room available. Champ... more
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Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
Dec. 31 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012
Time: Saturday December 31st, 2011Come join us to bring in 2012 at the hottest spot in downtown Rochester. Make your reservation with bottle service while there is still room available. Champagne toast at Midnight and outstanding <... more

