Events

«	July 28, 2008 - August 27, 2008	»
07 / 28 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Game Night @ the Library Start: 7:00 pm Body: Monday, July 28 7:00 - 9:00 pm Ya Game Night Auditorium Want to try your hand at Wii Sports? Need to challenge your Guitar Hero skills against others? Do you like to Dance, Dance Revolution or play other computer games? Then come to our game night and have some fun playing games with other local teens. more info
07 / 29 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Hawthorne Street Mural repainting in Slatterly Park Neighborhood Start: 10:00 am End: 2:00 pm Body: Stewart Gage took this brilliant photo of the street mural from the roof of Hawthorne Literacy Center. Join us on Tuesday July 29th for repainting the Hawthorne's Street Mural. If you are free during the day please stop down and help out! RNeighbors and the SOS kids will be helping with the majority of the work, but a few extra adult hands would be great! more info (event) Hawthorne Street Mural--Touch Up Start: 10:00 am End: 1:00 pm Body: Stewart Gage took this brilliant photo of the street mural from the roof of Hawthorne Literacy Center. Tuesday, July 29, 10 am Our pilot painting, done last summer near the Hawthorne Literacy Center on 5th Avenue and 7th Street SE, is looking a little shabby, so Slattery Park Neighbors and other community members will be getting together to retouch the beautiful flower that was designed by Susan Waughtal and modified by muralist Greg Wimmer. more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets Start: 11:00 am Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Bedtime Stories Start: 6:30 pm Body: Tuesday, July 29 6:30 pm Bedtime Stories Rochester Public Library Auditorium Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams more info
07 / 30 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Visits Rochester Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:00 pm Body: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to Rochester's Hy-Vee South from Noon-1pm on Wednesday, July 30th. Come and see this infamous Wienermobile and enjoy a Hot dog/drink for $1. All proceeds will be benefiting the Ann Peterson Family. Ann has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and is the mother to Erin (6) and Devin, Josh, and Elizabeth (2). The Southern Minnesota Mothers of Multiples is hosting this fun event. more info
07 / 31 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Library Computer Class - Introduction to Editing Digital Photos Start: 1:30 pm Body: Thursday, July 31 1:30 pm Introduction to Editing Digital Photos - New Class! Rochester Public Library Meeting Room B Do you want to touch up and crop your digital photos? How about learning how to convert them into e-mail friendly file sizes? This class will demonstrate free online tools for basic editing of your digital photographs. Please bring a digital photo you want to play with on either a flash drive, CD-ROM or other storage device. Register online, www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org, at the second-floor reference desk or call 285-8002. more info (event) Sketch for Safety Winners Receive Art Lesson with Ed Fischer Start: 4:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Body: Middle school students across Rochester recently unleashed their creativity, sharpened up their pencils, and uncapped their pens to participate in the first ever Sketch for Safety art competition, as part of publicizing National Night Out. This challenge was for 6-8th graders to be creative and turn their positive thoughts about their neighborhood into works of art. Students were asked to draw something that displayed “Why they like their neighborhoods” and/or about “neighborhood safety.” This contest was sponsored by RNeighbors, the Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center; RSVP (Senior Volunteer Corps); and the local National Night Out committee. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 1 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet Start: 8:00 pm Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 2 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet Start: 8:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 3 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 4 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) Running Start for School Drive Starts! Start: 8:00 am Body: Click Here for more information Purpose The start of a new school year means buying school supplies, but for lower-income families it can be a time when money is tight. Running Start for School depends on the support of our Olmsted County community to help provide school supplies needed by students. more info (event) Common Council Public Hearing Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings: Annexation Petition R2008-001ANX by Bigelow Homes, Inc. and Lloyd Kingsbury to annex approximately 27.24 acres of land located east of 60th Avenue NW and Danbury Lane NW, south of Gatehouse Drive NW and the Kingsbury Hills Third development, NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Section 18, Cascade Township. Vacation Petition R2008-014VAC RIGHT-OF-WAY by Olmsted Medical Center. The applicant is proposing to vacate 50’ of the controlled access along the south side of Lot 2, Block 1, Harvestview Second. The property is located along the north side of 55th Street NW and east of 52nd Avenue NW. Vacation Petition R2008-013VAC RIGHT-OF-WAY by MSIR 6. LLC. The applicant is proposing to vacate 60’ of the controlled access along the east side of Lot 1, Block 1, Willow Center Subdivision. The property is located along the west side of Commercial Drive SW and north of Carlton Street SW. Land Use Plan Amendment #R2007-005LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2007- 008ZC and General Development Plan #R00284GDP to be known as Valleyhigh Business Center, by Badger Development II LLC, Voll Family Trust and Badger Farms LP. The applicants are proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to identify approximately 80 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park” use and to rezone the 80 acres to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The General Development Plan proposes to develop the 80 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Valleyhigh Road NW and 50th Avenue NW, as a Business Park. May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008. more info
08 / 5 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) August 5th is National Night Out! Start: 7:00 am End: 9:00 pm Body: It's America's night out-banding as neighborhoods against crime! People across the nation, including Rochester & Olmsted County, will join forces on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, to promote Police-community partnerships, crime and drug prevention awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in National Night Out 2007. In Rochester, 16,556 participants in 172 events. Mark your calendar for this year’s event: August 5, 2008. more info (event) Slatterly Park Neighbors National Night Out Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Plan your block party for National Night Out this coming Tuesday August 5th! Here are simple steps to get your Block Party Setup: 1) Go to www.coptalklive.com and register your picnic (this is not required, but encouraged) 2) Email wflock@hga.com to register your block party with Slatterly Park Neighbors and to receive a pre-made invitation ready to print 3) Gather (4) Saw Horses (Collaborate with neighbors if you don't have saw horses) place (2) saw horses on either end of the street and tie something bright orange to each of the saw horses. more info (event) Historic Southwest Neighborhood Association NNO Garden Walk Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Body: 25th Anniversary National Night Out Crime Prevention Event and Neighborhood Garden Walk August 5 7:00-8:30 pm Meet at Christ United Methodist Church Our NNO event will include a crime prevention piece, handouts from RNeighbors, a drawing for prizes (provided by RNeighbors), and a garden walk. It would be great if you could stop by. more info
08 / 6 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given that the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider the following: more info
08 / 7 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets (all day) Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) Dairy Queen Donates Start: 9:00 am End: 10:00 pm Body: On Thursday, August 7, participating Dairy Queen Locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Blizzard treats to Gillette. In 2007, this event raised over $214,000 to help patients at Gillette Children's Miracle Network. How can you participate this year? On August 7, visit a participating Dairy Queen location and buy a Blizzard for yourself and your entire family. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to buy Blizzards at Dairy Queen on August 7 too! Remember, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Blizzard treats on this date will go to benefit the patients at Gillette through Children's Miracle Network. Thanks again for everything you do to help the patients and families at Gillette! more info (event) Library Event: Minnaqua Fishing Program Start: 2:00 pm Body: Staff from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present an interactive program for youth ages 12-18 about the sport of fishing. The program will include information about fish life, how to fish, fishing trips, and why you should fish in the great outdoors. 2:00 p.m. Library Auditorium more info
08 / 8 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Chip Sealing of City Streets End: 11:00 pm Start: 2008-07-29 11:00 End: 2008-08-08 23:00 Body: Where Various Locations throughout Rochester When Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 through Friday, August 8th, 2008 The Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division will be doing Chip Sealing work in various locations throughout the City of Rochester starting Tuesday, July 29th running through Friday, August 8th. Residents are advised to please be aware and to heed the “No Parking” signs which may be posted in their neighborhoods. This work is part of the on going street maintenance program, further questions or details concerning this work should be directed to the City’s Street Maintenance Dept., 287 -7888. more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) Tour Waste Managements' Recycling Plant Start: 9:00 am End: 2:30 pm Body: Waste Management invites you to attend a Tour of their Twin Cities Recycling Facility on August 8, 2008. Coach bus leaves from Gander Mountain (55th Street NW) Parking Lot, at 9:00am on Friday morning and will arrive at the Recycling Facility between 10:30am and 11:00am. The tour will last about one hour and lunch will be served. Bus will depart from the Twin Cities around 1:00pm and will arrive in Rochester around 2:30pm. Waste Management looks forward to hosting you on this tour! more info (event) RNeighbors RLuau 2008 - Tickets Available at the Door Start: 5:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Body: Is a proud sponsor of at the International Event Center 08.08.08 more info (event) Movies Under the Stars Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: The History Center of Olmsted County present Movies Under the Stars sponsored by Think Bank The History Center of Olmsted County (HCOC) will again show movies on the side of the Stoppel Farmstead barn Admission is FREE. Cash donations are accepted to help support HCOC programs. Movies begin at dusk, people should bring their own seating (i.e. lawn chairs or blankets.) Refreshments are available for sale. The schedule of this year’s schedule for Movies Under the Stars is: August 8 E.T. (1982, Children's) August 22 Gone With the Wind (1939, Epic) more info
08 / 9 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 10 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info
08 / 11 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) ERC Meeting--Dine, Discuss & Dream . . .(Status Reports) Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Body: Dine, Discuss & Dream . . . Participate in our region’s sustainable development Join Us For Dinner The Experiment in Rural Cooperation is creating opportunities for you to get involved with local projects to build a sustainable future for Southeast Minnesota. Monday, August 11, 6-9 pm Ramada Conference Center Rochester, Minnesota Invited Presentations Raising public awareness of natural resources & development pressures of Mississippi River communities Mobilizing citizens to drive sustainable development projects Surveying attendees of International Festival of Owls in SE MN Fostering appreciation of Minnesota’s diverse populations Studying economic impact of Minnesota’s grape & wine industry Traveling story/photo exhibit of farmers who grow whole foods Please RSVP by August 4th to Erin Meier, Director more info (event) Sit-Stay-Read Start: 6:30 pm Body: Read 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. When registering online, please enter your preferred dog and time in the email address box (ex: dog@time.com). Dogs and times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Only registered child and accompanying parent/adult should attend. Register online, at the children’s desk or by calling 328-2303. 6:30 p.m. Library Auditorium www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/events more info
08 / 12 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) 2008 Tree Dissection Clinic Start: 8:00 am End: 4:00 pm Body: When Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Time Program starts at 8:00 AM more info (event) Writing Group Meeting Start: 6:30 pm Body: Stuck on your first draft? Not sure about your plot? Let's get together and help each other out. This group meets every second Tuesday at the Library, 6:30 p.m. more info
08 / 13 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) iFilms: Independent and International Films Start: 6:00 pm Body: CHOKING MAN Drama \| United States \| English Language. The social anxiety of a morbidly shy Ecuadorian dishwasher working in a Queens diner provides the psychological engine that powers this intense blend of drama and magical realism from famed music video director Steve Barron. Newcomer Octavio Gomez Berrios gives a quietly effective performance in the "title" role. Also starring Mandy Patinkin. The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Please provide guidance to your children. Admission is free. 6:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info
08 / 14 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) RColorful Corners Historic Southwest Street Mural Start: 9:00 am End: 6:00 pm Body: Date August 14 (Rain date of August 15) Time 9 am-Project Completion Location On the pavement near the Edison Building (Rochester Public School's Administration Building), at 7th Street SW and 7th Avenue SW. What Historic Southwest neighbors, Rochester area youth, and staff members at the Edison Administration building will work together to create a colorful, abstract flowery street mural, transforming public space into a neighborhood asset. more info
08 / 15 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Smoke Testing in the Slatterly East Neighborhood Start: 5:00 am Start: 2008-08-15 05:00 End: 2008-08-19 05:00 Body: Public Notice: City Public Works crews with the assistance of WHKS & Co. will be conducting smoke testing in the Slatterly East neighborhood within the next several days. The testing is part of the City’s Sewer Rehabilitation and Capacity Assurance Program. The program has a goal of reducing groundwater and rainwater entry into the sanitary sewer collection system and achieving a reduction in basement sewage backups. This process involves forcing non-toxic white smoke into the sewer pipes with a mechanical blower, and observing the areas from which the smoke appears. While the blower is running, crews will travel quickly throughout the area taking photographs of problem areas. The white smoke may appear from vent pipes on the roofs of buildings, and from defects in the sewer lines. more info
08 / 16 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Smoke Testing in the Slatterly East Neighborhood (all day) Start: 2008-08-15 05:00 End: 2008-08-19 05:00