Rochester's Weekly Heartbeat

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

by Beth Nordaune

There is a very special event happening this weekend in Rochester:
“Legacy Destinations”

Rochester was chosen as one of twelve Minnesota communities to showcase its lakes, parks, trails, arts, and history assets that received funding through the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment (CWLLA) passed in 2008.
Events take place at many popular sites (Civic Theatre, Mayo Park, History Center, etc.) and include live music, Movie Under the Stars, ARTigras, Americana Showcase, and much more. This will be a great weekend to not only celebrate summer, but to also celebrate Rochester and everything that gives this community its uniqueness and high quality of life.
Please click HERE for more info!

Also, Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days are here! Over the last 35 years, this has become one of the Country’s Premiere Antique Events. From Friday 19^th – Sunday 21^st. Click HERE for more information.

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Wednesday August 17^th

Silverwhere Exhibit at Crossings at Carnegie (Recurring Daily) in Zumbrota

Fundraiser at Pizza Ranch 4:30-9pm in Stewartville
10% of Proceeds and all tips go to support the Senior Center

Rochester Water Shows at Fisherman's Inn on Lake Zumbro 7pm

Rochester Downtown Satellite Farmer’s Market in the Kmart Parking Lot 4pm-6:30pm

Rochester Carillon Concert Mayo Clinic 12pm

Plummer House Tours Noon-6pm

Mayowood Mansion Tour 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Thursday August 18^th

Legacy Destinations Weekend – Rochester is one of twelve communities in MN selected to
            Showcase its lakes, trails, parks, arts & history
            Locations: Mayo Park, Peace Plaza, Quarry Hill Nature Center, Olmsted County History
            Time: Begins Thursday 18^th 6:30pm through Sunday Evening 10pm
            Cost: Free - $25

Little House Storytime at the Dee Log Cabin at the History Center of Olmsted County
10am -- Toddlers to 2^nd Grade
2pm & 5pm -- 2^nd Grade to Adult

Thursdays on First and Third Downtown Rochester 11am-8:30pm
Peace Plaza Stage: The Paul McKenna Band (Innovative Scottish Celtic) 6:30-8:30pm
Coca Cola 3^rd Street Stage: The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra (New Grass Art Rock)

Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center 10am-9pm

Rochester Water Ski Team at Foster Arend Park 7pm

Mayowood Mansion Tour 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Friday August 19^th

Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days August 19^th-21^st

Olmsted County History Center’s Movies Under the Stars
“Space Balls” begins at Dusk

Friday Night Bistro with Live Entertainment at Rochester Civic Theatre at 6:30pm
Three Course Dinner with Chef Mango of Cabernet Catering

Suzy Chaos (High Energy Cover Band) at Whistle Binkie’s South 9pm-Midnight

Booker and Mark (Classic Rock) at Canadian Honker 7:30pm

Johnny Kavanaugh (Headliner) & Michael D. (Feature) at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30 & 10pm

Earth Partnerships for Schools at the Eagle Bluff Learning Center in Lanesboro 10am
Click HERE for more details.

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm