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January 2012 Events

• Bowl Mania

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  Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
  Dec. 17 2011 - Jan. 9, 2012
  Time: December 17th, 2011- January 9th, 2012

  Come 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

• New Years Eve Gala Ball

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  Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
  Dec. 31 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012
  Time: Saturday December 31st, 2011

  Come 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

• BYOE (Bring your own eReader)

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  Rochester Public Library
  Jan. 3, 2012
  Time: 1:30 pm - 6 pm

  Just 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

• Dooley's Pub Bar Bingo

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  Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
  Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2012
  Time: Tuesday & Wednesday nights at 8:00pm

  Dooley’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

• BYOE (Bring your own eReader)

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  Rochester Public Library
  Jan. 4, 2012
  Time: 9:30 am - 1 pm

  Just 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

• Winter Weekend Getaway in Downtown Rochester

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  Shops at University Square
  Jan. 4-Feb. 11, 2012
  

  Experience SocialICE, the largest outdoor ice bar in
  the upper Midwest, with over 200 feet of ice bar, real
  ice glasses, ice luges, sculptures, and live music.
  ... more

• BYOE (Bring your own eReader)

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  Rochester Public Library
  Jan. 6, 2012
  Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

  Just 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

• Longshot with Mark Walsh

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 6, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Classic Acoustic R & B with Sax Leads.
  

• Larry Price Jazz Trio

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 7, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  With Rich MacDonald on Vibraphone.
  

• Saturday NCAA Football/Sunday NFL Ticket

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  Dooley's Pub & Restaurant
  Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb. 4, 11, 2012
  Time: 11:00 am to 11:00pm

  Watch 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

• Wedding Extravaganza

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 7, 2012
  Time: 9 am-4 pm

  The 19th Annual Wedding Extravaganza invites you to Southeastern Minnesota’s ultimate bridal show: Saturday, January 7th from 9am-3pm at the Mayo Civic Center, Rochester! Experience the e... more

• Friends' Author Visit - Paula McClain

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  Rochester Public Library Auditorium
  Jan. 8, 2012
  Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM

  Friends Visiting Author Series
  New York Times best selling author Paula McClain, author of The Paris Wife, will be speaking at the Rochester Public Library Auditorium on Sunday, January 8, 20... more

• O & B Shoes Inventory Reduction Sale

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  O & B Shoe Store
  Jan. 9-31, 2012
  Time: 9:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. (Monday &Thursday); 9:00A.M.-5:30P.M. (Tuesday,Wednesday,& Friday); 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Saturday)

  Don’t miss O & B Shoes Inventory Reduction Sale! Be the first to pre-shop the Inventory Reduction Sale, January 5th -January 31st at one of our two locations. For directions and contact info... more

• UMR CONNECTS ~ Be Well Now!

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  University of Minnesota-Rochester
  Jan. 10, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

  In this age of countless miracle cures, it’s vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need. In this session, we will watch the PBSmore

• Jagged Ease

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 13, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  High Energy Acoustic R&B and Rock.
  

• Women of Jazz

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  Rochester Civic Theatre
  Jan. 13, 2012
  Time: 6:30 pm - Reception, 7 pm - Dinner, 8 pm - Performance

  Women of Jazz – Performance Thomasina Petrus, one of the most notable jazz vocalists in the Twin Cities and previously seen at Rochester Civic Theatre in Daughters of Africa and Lady Day at E... more

• "Become the Change" and LIGHT

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  Rochester Civic Theatre
  Jan. 14, 2012
  Time: 1:00 pm

  "Become the Change" and LIGHT at Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby Stage.  Winners of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Poetry and Poster Contests will b... more

• Annie Mack Combo

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 14, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Soulful Vocals with Jazz Accompaniment.
  

• Minnesota Weapon Collectors Gun Show

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 15, 2012
  Time: Sat 8 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 3 pm

  Two-day Minnesota Weapon Collectors gun show at Mayo Civic Center.

• Townsend Flea Market

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 15, 2012
  Time: 10 am - 4 pm

  Townsend Flea Market.

• Special SocialICE Hotel Packages at the Kahler Grand Hotel

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  Kahler Grand Hotel
  Jan. 16-Feb. 11, 2012
  

  Location: Kahler Grand Hotel—20 2nd Avenue Southwest Rochester, MN 55902 (Adjacent to the Peace Plaza)

  This SocialICE Package includes a room, parking and 2 <... more

• UMR CONNECTS: Vaccine Wars in the 21st Century: Innumeracy, Cognitive Biases, and the Power of Stor

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  University of Minnesota-Rochester
  Jan. 17, 2012
  Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

  In this presentation, Dr. Gregory Poland will discuss the current anti-vaccine sentiment and skepticism prevalent in western culture, and explore the causes and consequences to individuals and the ... more

• Civic Live: Americana Showcase

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  Rochester Civic Theatre
  Jan. 18, 2012
  Time: 7:30PM

  Live music event featuring: Dan Israel, Bethany Larson, Hayward Williams, Brandon Sampson. Tickets on sale now at 507-282-8481 or www.rochestercivict... more

• Winter Clearance Sale

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  Shops at University Square
  Jan. 18-22, 2012
  Time: Wednesday-Friday 9:30-8:30, Saturday 9:30-5:30, Sunday 12-5

  Find great deals at the Shops at University Square’s Winter Clearance Sale!

• Downtown Merchant's 33rd Annual Winter Sidewalk Sale

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  Kahler Grand Hotel
  Jan. 19-21, 2012
  Time: Thursday 7am-8pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm

  The Downtown Merchant’s 33rd Annual Winter Sidewalk Sale will run Thursday, January 19th- Saturday January 21st. The sale will take place inside Heritage Hall, which is located on the subway... more

• Bettye LaVatte - In Concert

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 20, 2012
  Time: 7:30 PM

  One of the greatest soul singers in American music history…an incredibly expressive voice that one moment will exude a formidable level of strength and intensity and the next will appear vuln... more

• Booker & Friends

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 20, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Classic Rock & Golden Oldies.
  

• Civic Live: Jazz Jam

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  Rochester Civic Theatre
  Jan. 20, 2012
  Time: 8 pm

  Come enjoy an evening of live jazz at the Rochester Civic Theatre. John Sievers (trombone) along with Eric Straubmuller (keys), Steve Sawyer (bass), and Kurt Savela and Alec Tackmann (drums) will h... more

• Dianna Parks

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 21, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Acoustic favorites in the Style of the Beatles, Faith Hill, Linda Ronstadt.
  

• hOnk, squEak, scRAtch, BOOM!

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 21, 2012
  Time: 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm

  RSOC invites 4th – 6th grade students  to try band and orchestra instruments under the guidance of professional musicians.  Please bring your parents or ot... more

• Mixed Blood Theatre's Dr. King's Dream & Civic Live: Poet’s Corner

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  Rochester Civic Theatre
  Jan. 21, 2012
  Time: Dr King's Dream at 7:30 pm, Poet's Corner at 9 pm

  Mixed Blood Theatre’s Dr. King’s Dream & Civic Live: Poet’s Corner.  Dr. King’s Dream at 7:30pm (Main Stage) Tickets: $10 On sale now.  Poet’s Corne... more

• SnowFest Bean Bag Tournament

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 21, 2012
  Time: 9:30 am

  Tournament will be played according to official ACA rules. Any exceptions to rules will be posted.  Double elimination format.  Both team members must be 18 ... more

• Winter Clearance Sale

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  Shops at University Square
  Jan. 22, 2012
  Time: Wed-Fri 9:30am-8:30pm; Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

  Find great deals at the Shops at University Square’s Winter Clearance Sale!
  

• UMR CONNECTS ~ The Fountain of Youth - Possible or Not?

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  University of Minnesota-Rochester
  Jan. 24, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

  Numerous experiments have shown that organisms, including humans, are programmed to age and die, and that this program is genetically controlled. Although life expectancy is constantly increasing m... more

• ARTWALK

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  Peace Plaza Downtown
  Jan. 26, & May. 3, & Jul. 26, & Oct. 18, 2012
  Time: 5-9pm

  Spend a night alone, or with a group, enjoying local art and entertainment in downtown Rochester on the ARTWALK route for an exciting arts experience. At each venue, regis... more

• ARTWALK

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  Peace Plaza Downtown
  Jan. 26, 2012
  Time: 5 pm - 9 pm

  Spend a night alone, or with a group, enjoying local art and entertainment in downtown Rochester on the ARTWALK route for an exciting arts experience. At each venue, regis... more

• Doghouse John and the Misbehaviors

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 27, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Blues & Jazz with Harmonica Leads.
  

• Barney Fox & Dan Rengstorf

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  Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant
  Jan. 28, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 10 pm

  Piano and saxophone jazz.
  

• Hooray for Saturday! Children's Event

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  Rochester Public Library
  Jan. 28, 2012
  Time: 10:30 am

  Join us for stories and songs presented by Children’s Librarian Heather Acerro and talented musician Paul Sust!

• Rachel Khedoori Exhibition

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  Rochester Art Center
  Jan. 28, 2012
  Time: Wed, Fri, Sat: 10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm

  Since the mid 1990s, Rachel Khedoori has created complex investigations weaving together architecture, sculpture and film. She often uses constructed elements and mirrors alongside film project... more

• Blufflands Deer & Turkey Show

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 29, 2012
  Time: Fri 2 pm - 9 pm, Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm

   This event will feature a variety of displays and seminars for both Deer and Turkey hunters to visit as
  
  well as a display areas to work with the BWA to m... more

• Deer Camp the Musical

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 29, 2012
  Time: 2pm-4pm

  The highly popular musical play, "Deer Camp the Musical" will be coming to the Mayo Civic Center on Sunday, January 29^th for a special 2 p.m. matinee show.  The play, writ... more

• Rochester Sports and Vacation Show

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 29, 2012
  Time: Fri 2 pm - 9 pm, Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm

   The Rochester Sports & Vacation Show is the first event of the year to start planning your 2012 vacation and outdoor activities.  See all the outdoor toys and destinations ... more

• Rochester Area Sports Banquet with Guest Speaker Mark Johnson

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  Mayo Civic Center
  Jan. 30, 2012
  Time: 5:30pm Reception; 6:30pm Dinner; 7:30pm Program

  Banquet honoring local athletes. Guest speaker: Mark Johnson (1980 "Miracle on Ice" USA Men’s Hockey)

• Storytime at the Rochester Public Library

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  Rochester Public Library
  Jan. 31, 2012
  Time: 6:30 pm

  Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams.  No registration required. Parents/Caregivers are invited to remain with their children.
  
  
  

• UMR CONNECTS ~ Complementary & Integrative Medicine: What You May or May Not Know

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  University of Minnesota-Rochester
  Jan. 31, 2012
  Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

  This presentation will provide an overview of common complementary alternative medicine (CAM) practices, current CAM services, research happening... more