The Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Fall Showcase of Homes continues this weekend! Nordaune Real Estate is showcasing a home for Penz Custom Homes. If you’re interested in building, buying, remodeling or just getting some design ideas, you should stop by and say “Hi!”
1489 Echo Ridge Rd SW, Rochester  -  Click HERE for more details.

Also, there are so many live musicians and concerts, art activities and fun outdoor events that we couldn’t just pick one to feature! You’ll have to read below to find the perfect Friday or Saturday night activity.

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Wednesday September 21st

Americana Showcase featuring Sally Barris, John Vezner and Brandon Sampson
            Rochester Civic Theatre, 7:30pm, $25

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

Viewfinder Magic Annual Photography Show – Austin, MN Area Art Center 12-4pm

Eyota Farmers Market at Westside Park 4pm-7pm

Rochester Carillon Concert Mayo Clinic 12pm

Plummer House Tours Noon-6pm

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


Thursday September 22nd

“Dearly Departed” at the Rochester Civic Theatre
            Runs from September 9th-25th   Thurs @7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sun @ 2:00pm
            Click HERE for more details.

Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center 10am-9pm

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


Friday September 23rd

Octoberfest at Peace Plaza Downtown Rochester
            Over 100 beers, live music & entertainment, Octoberfest meal included
            5:00pm-8:30pm $10 advance, $12 at the gate

Ted Eckhardt & Mike Nesbit playing Jazz/Folk at Sonte’s 7:30-10:30pm

“Wookiefoot” at Wicked Moose 9pm

“Annie Lawler & The Wheelhouse Band” Playing Blues, Jazz & Easy Listening
            Canadian Honker 7:30pm

“Street Shoes” Alternative rock & smooth jazz
            Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant 7-10pm

Nathan Timmel (Headliner) & Emily Galati (Feature) at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30 & 10pm

“Dearly Departed” at the Rochester Civic Theatre
            Runs from September 9th-25th   Thurs @7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sun @ 2:00pm
            Click HERE for more details.


Saturday September 24th

Rochester Fall Showcase of Homes  -  Click HERE for more details.

Ted Eckhardt & Mike Nesbit playing Jazz/Folk at Sonte’s 7:30-10:30pm

Nathan Timmel (Headliner) & Emily Galati (Feature) at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30 & 10pm

“10,000 Days” A Tribute to Tool at Wicked Moose 9pm

“Jukes of Hazzard” Classic Rock at Whistle Binkie’s North 9pm-Midnight

“Brothers Burn Mountain with Colleen Myhrie” Playing Bluesy Folk Americana
            Canadian Honker 7:30pm

“Juke Box Heroes” at Pappageorge Taverna at Michaels Restaurant, 7-10pm, No cover

“Brianna Lane & The Navigator’s Club” Singer/Songwriter Americana (Acoustic Guitar, Banjo)
             Lanesboro Arts Center's St. Mane Theatre
            7:30pm $12 / $10 LAC member

“Dearly Departed” at the Rochester Civic Theatre
            Runs from September 9th-25th   Thurs @7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sun @ 2:00pm
            Click HERE for more details.

A Day in the Park at Chester Woods Park
            Storytelling, horse-drawn wagon rides and campfire sing-a-longs
            9am-12:30pm, $3

Hearty, Healthy Kids Fest at Bear Creek Park
            Bounce house, clown, face painting, artist Amy Giannini: kids crafts, demonstration and
            mini classes by Janet Lang Dance
            11am-4pm, $5 per child or $7 per family

Oakwood Cemetery Walk
            Guided tours of Oakwood Cemetery with stops at various graves to learn about
            "Crimes and Crime Fighters” through live theatrical performances
            1pm-4pm, $6 Adults, $2 Students advance sale, $7 & $2 day of program

Rachel Khedoori Opening Reception
            Rachel Khedoori, Ute Bertog, Isa Newby Gagarin at Rochester Art Center
            7pm, $5 admission

The Lamont Cranston Blues Band in Concert at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota
            7:30pm, $18 in advance, $20 day of show

Rochester Ice Hawks play at the Rochester Recreation Center 7:05pm

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


Sunday September 25th

Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Fall Showcase of Homes  -  Click HERE for more details.

 “Dearly Departed” at the Rochester Civic Theatre at 2pm

PurpleStride Rochester
            5k walk and 10k timed run to promote awareness and raise funds for pancreatic cancer
            Includes children's activities, music, silent auction, refreshments and other festivities
            Rochester Community & Technical College, East Park & County Fields
            9am-1pm, $20 Early Registration, click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets

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

Monday September 26th

The Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program
            Sarah McQuid - Irish singer/guitarist
            In Lips Atrium at Mayo Clinic, 12:10 pm - 1 pm, Admission is free

Viewfinder Magic Annual Photography Show – Austin, MN Area Art Center 12-4pm

Assisi Heights (home of the Sisters of St. Francis) Tour 2pm, Donations accepted


Tuesday September 27th

UMR CONNECTS: 9-11 Lessons
           7-8:30pm at the University of Minnesota – Rochester, Admission is free


Dooley’s Pub & Restaurant Late Night Specials 8pm-Close


Pazzo (Italian) Happy Hour and a Half  4:30-6:00pm


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

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