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I love ice cream.  My girls love ice cream.  So, after seeing Rio on Saturday (great movie) we went with Aunt Jill to try out one of our new ice cream spots here in Rochester.  It was nice and warm inside and that was nice on a cold,rainy day but the ice cream was a little soft.  I had my standard Cookie Dough ice cream which was nice.  Lo loved the pink Bubble Gum ice cream with "real gum" and Ava loved her blue Cookie Dough Monster with cookie dough and Oreos.  Jill tried the Chocolate Mint and did comment on how rich it was.  We walked away feeling satisfied but not wowed.  The menu was confusing and the staff didn't provide much direction.  I would definitely go back but not sure if I would put it into my regular ice cream rotation.

I was talking to one of my neighbors on Sunday and she did tempt me as they tried the Strawberry and the Banana and said it was great and have large pieces of fresh fruit.  I remembered eyeing that up while I was there so I just might have to give that a try.  Comment if any one else has tried Flapdoodles or what you thought.

Beth

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Posted 5/11/11

A new twist in the annual Real Trends 500 report – released this week – reaffirms the industry-leading productivity of RE/MAX brokerages and Sales Associates.

For the first time, the report, which ranks the Top 500 U.S. brokerages by 2010 transaction sides, also ranks the Top 25 brokerages by Transaction Sides Per Agent. And RE/MAX holds 21 of the 25 spots, including all of the top four, nine of the top 10, and 18 of the top 20.

Top 25 Brokerages by Closed Transaction Sides Per Associate:
1. RE/MAX Leading Edge, Dearborn Heights, MI: 86.4 

2. RE/MAX Acclaim, Roseville, MI: 59.9 

3. RE/MAX Team 2000, Dearborn, MI: 56.0 

4. RE/MAX 100 Riverside, Platinum and Masters, Palm Beach Gardens, FL: 35.8 

5. Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, Realtors, Lubbock, TX: 32.3 

6. RE/MAX Professionals, Lawton, OK: 32.1 

7. RE/MAX Results, Moreno Valley, CA: 31.1 

8. RE/MAX Real Estate Results, Bentonville, AR: 28.8 

9. RE/MAX Classic Farmington Hills, MI: 27.1 

10. RE/MAX Properties, West St. Louis, MO: 27.0
11. Century 21 Clinkenbeard Agency, Fort Gibson, OK: 26.2
12. RE/MAX Suburban, Sterling Heights, MI: 26.1
13. RE/MAX Professionals, Glendale, AZ: 26.0
14. RE/MAX First, Clinton Township, MI: 24.9
15. RE/MAX of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO: 24.5
16. RE/MAX of Rochester, Rochester, MN: 24.5
17. RE/MAX of Stuart, Stuart, FL: 24.4
18. RE/MAX House of Brokers, Springfield, MO: 24.1
19. RE/MAX Professionals, Springfield, IL: 24.0
20. RE/MAX 200 Realty and Town & Country Realty, Winter Park, FL: 23.5
21. Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, Realtors, Waco, TX: 23.2
22. RE/MAX of Reading, Wyomissing, PA: 23.0
23. RE/MAX of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI: 22.9
24. RE/MAX Real Estate Group, Des Moines, IA: 22.7
25. Real Living Advanced Realty, Birmingham, AL: 22.7

RE/MAX vs. the Industry
Additional information from the Real Trends 500 will be released early next month, and further analysis will reveal other important details about per-agent production. The findings will likely resemble those in the RE/MAX Versus the Industry Report, a nationwide study confirming that RE/MAX led all national franchises in total transaction sides (754,333) and transaction sides per agent (13.1) last year. That per-agent productivity easily surpassed Coldwell Banker (7.1 sides per agent) and ERA (6.3), Prudential (6.2), and more than doubled Century 21 (5.4), Keller Williams (5.1), Sotheby's (3.9) and Better Homes and Gardens (3.5).

Well Spring has Sprung and it even felt like summer on Tuesday.  The weekend looks like its going to cool down here in Rochester but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside. There is lots to do! Happy Outings!

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Wednesday May 11^th

3 to 5 Year Old Storytime at Rochester Public Library 10am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Choral Arts Ensemble: Choral Landscapes at Rochester Public Library 12 pm

Mayo Buildings - The Stories Behind the Names Rochester Senior Center 1 pm

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Dos Amigos I 5:30pm

Cheers Karaoke at American Legion Post 92 6pm

iFilms: International and Independent Films Rochester Public Library 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Salsa Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7:30pm

Americana Showcase with Rosie Flores at Rochester Civic Theatre 7:30pm

A Concert For Spring at Rochester Community and Technical College 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Thursday May 12^th

Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center 9am

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Loving Lorna Doone at Rochester Repertory Theatre

Stories for Toddlers and Twos at Rochester Public Library 10am

Thursday Evening Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Tastes Like Paint at Rochester Art Center 3:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at O’Neills Pizza Pub 5:30pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Spanglish Storytime at Rochester Public Library 6:30pm

The Skies Revolt Concert at Uturn Coffee Shop and Event Center 7pm

Cumbia Style Salsa - for beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom

Open Mic Night at Goonies Comedy Club 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Friday May 13^th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Friday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Friday Night Magic at Games by James 5:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Paradise Pete’s 6pm

An Evening of Wine and Roses at Rochester Golf and Country Club 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

BLes Fields All-Stars at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

Bingo at the Elks Lodge 7 pm

Can-Am region 6 Convention at Mayo Civic Center 7pm

USA Dance a the Senior Center - Fred Reed Hall

Michael Malone & Gabe Kea at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

Loving Lorna Doone at Rochester Repertory Theatre 8pm

Annie Lawler and the Wheel House Band at Canadian Honker 8pm

Black Comedy at Rochester Civic Theatre 8pm

Jukes of Hazard at Whistle Binkies on the Lake 9pm

Chester Bay at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Saturday May 14^th

Exhibition- Tony Tasset "Life During War" at Rochester Art Center

Choral Arts Ensemble: Choral Landscapes at Zumbro Lutheran Church 12 pm

Turkey Calling at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo 10 am

Gold Rush at Graham Park

Mayowood Mansion Tour 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Family Film: Cat in the Hat at Rochester Public Library 10:30am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Assisi Heights Tours 2pm

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament at our Savior's Lutheran Church

Momentum at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

Can-Am region 6 Convention at Mayo Civic Center 7pm

Michael Malone & Gabe Kea at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

Black Comedy at Rochester Civic Theatre 8pm

Trevor Marty at Canadian Honker 8pm

Loving Lorna Doone at Rochester Repertory Theatre 8pm

Lost Highway at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

RCT Studio Series Presents: FLARE at Rochester Civic Theatre 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Sunday May 15^th

Choral Arts Ensemble: Choral Landscapes at Zumbro Lutheran Church 12 pm

Gold Rush at Graham Park

Cave Sunday at Quarry Hill Nature Center 1:30pm

Rochester Royals Baseball Game at Mayo Field 3pm

Biking to Work Program at Rochester Public Libraryy 2pm

Black Comedy at Rochester Civic Theatre 8pm

Monday May ^16th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program at the Lips Atrium 12:10pm

Night Club 2-Step - Beginners Lessons at Blue Moon Ballroom 6:30pm

Monday Bar Bing at Elks Lodge 6:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Dos Amigos II 5:30pm

Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program at Mayo Clinic 12:10 pm

Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club at Rochester Athletic Club 12pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 7pm

Assisi Heights Tour 2pm

Tuesday May 17^th

Tuesday Noonday Recital at Christ United Methodist Church

Mayowood Mansion Tour 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Open Mic Music Night at Viking Lounge 8pm

Many home sellers want to get the most for their money at the closing table. Two RE/MAX Associates share their tips for making it happen.

Big ideas
Whether they're looking to sell right away or in a few years, there are several sound renovation investments that are worth the money, according to HGTV real estate expert Heather Unger, a Sales Associate with RE/MAX Central Realty in Lake Mary, Fla.

Here are tips to pass along to your clients:

• Rev up curb appeal – A green lawn and fresh exterior paint are sure ways to attract potential buyers. Plant colorful flowers or hang flower boxes from windows, repair cracked walkways and choose a neutral, pleasing exterior color to maximize your home’s appeal.
  
  
• Upgrade the kitchen – This is where you’ll get the best return on your investment. Buyers want granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinets and hardware, and updated light fixtures. Think IKEA kitchen: modern and functional. For the average kitchen in a 2,000-square-foot home, you’ll spend $8,000 or more for basic upgrades.
  
  
• Redo the bathrooms – After kitchens, bathrooms are the next places to get the best bang for your buck. Granite countertops, modern faucets and light fixtures and tile floors are popular with buyers. The more you can do yourself, the more money you’ll save. Expect to spend about $3,000 or more. You can save even more by buying store floor models for sinks and vanities, or going to granite bone yards for materials.
  
  
• Add space – If you have the money, consider adding square footage to your home by finishing your basement, expanding the master closet or knocking down some walls to create a more open floor plan.

Economical options
If your sellers don’t have time or a ton of money for major renovations, don’t worry, says Laura Smith, a Licensed Sales Asisstant with RE/MAX First in Baton Rouge, La. A clean, clutter-free home goes a long way for many buyers, says Smith, who has appeared on HGTV’s "Bang for Your Buck."

Here are Smith’s tips:

• Make your home smell incredible – Get your air-conditioning unit professionally serviced and cleaned. Most companies charge under $150, and it goes a long way in removing household odors and allergens. Also, use plug-in fresheners and fabric deodorizing sprays.
  
  
• Steam-clean the carpets – Instead of replacing carpets, call a professional to have them steam-cleaned and watch the transformation! You will be delighted to see that steam cleaning the carpets (price depends on carpet area) is money well spent.
  
  
• Remove clutter – Check your closets and donate old clothes, shoes or other items that you haven’t used in the past year. Buyers want to see storage space; this goes for the other closets in your home, as well as garages. If you’re having showings, remove all personal photos and clear off all appliances and knickknacks from countertops and display shelving.
  
  
• Create an outdoor living space – Adding a sense of comfort to your patio, deck or backyard adds value to your home. Stage your patio or deck with a table and chairs, as well as an outdoor rug, lively plants, some colorful flowers or a small fountain. Get rid of unsightly weeds and keep the lawn mowed and presentable.

There may be no home cooking appliance with a wider price range than the outdoor gas grill. With models starting as low as $29 and climbing to $5,000 and higher, it is an understatement to say there’s is a model for every budget. When shopping for a gas grill, the motto “You get what you pay for” is especially fitting, explains Dan Marguerite, owner of Backyard Barbecue Store in Wilmette, Ill. Basement models, he says, offer poor performance, are cheaply constructed, and often fail to survive two summers.

Cost range: $29-$5,000 and up

Likely additional costs: Assembly, natural gas hookup or propane tank, cover

Average life span: 2-16 years

Sub-$50 range

Grills in the sub-$50 range are often of the tabletop propane variety. These units are constructed of thin painted sheet metal and cheaply fabricated components, all but guaranteeing a short lifespan. Brief 90-day warranties don’t offer much of a safety net.

When it comes to power, these grills are positively entry level, says Marguerite. The single, 12,000 BTU burner is satisfactory for grilling hamburgers and hot dogs but will be far less successful at charring a thick porterhouse. Still, when it comes to portability, these grills have no equal. If you are looking for a highly mobile tailgating grill, look to this sector of the market.

$50-$150 range

The biggest differences between a $50 gas grill and a $150 grill will be size and fuel source. Boasting cooking areas over twice that of their less expensive counterparts, these grills are the most economical options for families.

Models in this price range run on liquid propane stored in large refillable tanks (as opposed to the small disposable cylinders). Construction quality is moderate, featuring lightweight steel or aluminum bodies. However, the boost in price over the cheapest gas grill models yields an extra burner (albeit a low-powered one). Most are furnished with thin, steel-rod cooking grates that may warp from exposure to high temperatures, such as those from flare-ups.

$150-$350 range

Marguerite says buyers in this price range can expect to get “middle of the road” power, with burners putting out around 20,000 BTUs. Shoppers should expect a three- or four-burner grill, a roomy cooking surface, and perhaps even a storage cabinet and side burner—a separate burner used for boiling water or other independent cooking chores.

With widths of 20 to 24 inches and boasting around 400 square inches of grill surface, these units can simultaneously cook about two dozen burgers. Homeowners in cool climes who grill year round likely will lament the thin-body construction, says Marguerite. “These grills do a poor job of retaining heat in cold weather,” he says. At this price range, expect less-expensive porcelain-coated steel cooking grates that tend to chip, rust and need replacing at a cost of $30 to $60.

$350-$600 range

Constructed of heavy cast-aluminum or thick-gauge steel, and utilizing high-quality stainless steel burners, these units are built to last. Parts that do fail will be covered by five- to 10-year warranties.

Averaging between 400 and 500 square inches of cook surface, these units are not substantially larger than those in the $150-$350 category. But they are constructed of heavy cast aluminum or thick-gauge steel and utilize multiple high-quality stainless steel burners. Heavy-duty castors and solid-built carts make it easy to move these grills from spot to spot.

Grills in this category can handle enough food for 15 to 18 people. Buyers are urged to select a burner configuration that appeals to them as some models arrange them front-to-back versus side-to-side, which can complicate indirect cooking.

$600-$1,500 range

Units starting around $600 feature burners that reach 40,000 BTUs, power that will make short work of even the largest barbecue payloads. Precision controls and even heat distribution give home cooks the ability to simultaneously sear, cook, and keep food warm. To step up to a 36-inch grill that approaches 900 square inches of cook space, a shopper should expect to spend at least $1,000.

Constructed of high-quality stainless steel throughout, these grills will weather years of use. These first-class rigs often include heavy cast-iron grates, side burners, under-grill storage, and even a rotisserie spit and motor. Buyers also get the peace of mind that comes with improved customer service and best-in-class warranties that range from 10 years on burners to 25 years on the body.

$1,500 to $5,000 range

When you spend upwards of $2,000 on a grill, you’ll get a host of features and quality construction. These appliances boast six or more top-of-the-line burners. Almost standard issue these days is an infrared sear burner that can reach temps topping 700 degrees.

Most include a rear-mounted rotisserie burner with motor, interior and exterior lighting, and even a spring-assisted lid for effortless opening. With the best grills also come the best warranties, typically covering most components for 10 to 25 years.

Propane vs. natural gas

Homeowners should decide before buying a grill whether they intend to fuel it with propane or natural gas, says Marguerite. While many grills can be converted for around $50, it is best to buy one factory engineered for one fuel type or the other.

Owners of built-in units typically choose natural gas as there are no tanks that need filling and the cost to operate is roughly half that of propane. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s most recent figures, propane costs $20.47 per million BTUs compared to natural gas’s $12.18. Assuming a homeowner grilled once a week, he or she can expect to pay about $40 per year for propane and $24 for natural gas. Marguerite says that his company charges $150 plus $7 per foot to connect a grill to a natural gas line.

Suggested extras

A good-fitting cover will extend the life of any outdoor appliance. Expect to pay between $30 and $50. Owners of propane powered grills should consider purchasing a $20 back-up tank so that a fully charged spare is always on hand. A $20 gas gauge will take the guesswork out of estimating a tank’s contents. 

Douglas Trattner has covered household appliances and home improvement for HGTV.com, DIYNetworks, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. As an avid home cook and pit master-in-training, he struggled over the age-old debate of gas versus charcoal grill—so he bought one of each.

http://www.rochesterhomesource.com ... Rochester MN Video Real Estate tour of 5856 Baron Lane NW. Tour take you through this NW Rochester home and give potential buyers a good sense as to how the home is laid out. For more information give us a call at our RE/MAX office 507-287-7755.

We were so busy last week that I was barely able to keep up on the news myself; this week I managed to find the time, so for those of you who are worried you missed something, here is this week's Rochester news from the PB: http://www.postbulletin.com/

4/20 Bill would allow Byron to keep state transportation dollars

4/22 Forum will examine homeless youth inititives

4/23 Clothing costs rise as cotton prices soar

4/23 Minnesota marking National Infant Immunization Week

4/23 After the fire: Eyota veterinarian getting pets well again

4/23 Syrian security forces firing weapons into crowds of mourners

4/24 Twins beat Indians 4-3 to take series

4/24 Women at Work: Wellness programs shape up productivity

4/24 Quick Bites: Entries 'Chopped' up Zzest challenge

4/25 Rock & Stroll fundraiser to be held May 15 in Rochester

4/25 Medical Edge: Consider several factors before taking calcium supplements

4/25 Poodle snatched from scooter, shaken to death

4/25 Cuts in farm subsidies are likely

4/25 Time for online driver's ed? Driving schools oppose measure

4/26 Play Golf Minnesota Week starts Friday

4/26 Nestle rumors set General Mills stock abuzz

4/26 Best Buy CEO's pay package drops by half

4/26 Working boomers say age is a plus at office

4/26 Rochester volunteers sought to restore Quarry Hill Park

4/26 Honors Choirs seeks a few good singers

4/26 'Made in America' is tough sell at Smithsonian

4/26 Studio Academy working hard to survive

4/26 Controversial golf course sale may go to public vote

4/26 $6.3 million for Lake Shady plans

4/26 Teacher's patience serves her well

4/27 Olmsted gets C for air pollution

4/27 Dayton to speak at IBM today

4/27 Program showcases 'a bike for everybody'

4/27 What's in Store: Season kicks off with 100-mile garage sale

4/27 Pulse on Health: Things to do between medical appointments

4/28 Panasonic reports loss, plans to cut 17,000 jobs

4/28 FDA panel backs experimental Merck hepatitis drug

4/28 Twins fans might be asked to fund Vikings stadium

4/28 Researchers and biobusiness leaders speak out against anti-cloning bill

4/28 Leaders celebrate IBM's 100th

4/28 Rochester church plans a royal wedding party

4/28 Details of U.S. 52 truck accident released

4/28 Smith elected chairman of Home Federal

4/29 Saturday is 2nd national drug take-back day

4/29 Royal wedding is cause for a party in Rochester

4/29 Senate passes bill requiring photo ID to vote

4/29 Litter campaign collects 8 tons of trash

4/29 Vikings draft Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder

4/29 Mayo expanding in Phoenix

4/29 Heard on the Street: Bob's Smoke Stack Ribs readies for Rochester opening

Beth and I have been out showing homes almost every day the past month. We’ve had a few clients considering renting rather than buying, but it has been very difficult, especially for those with families and/or pets, to find somewhere nice and affordable. Apparently this is a growing trend across the US and with an ever increasing demand for rentals, prices are rising and there is less available choice:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/26/news/economy/affordable_rentals/index.htm

For those who qualify to buy, it becomes immediately evident that large savings can be had in purchasing a property vs renting. If you paid $1300 in rent per month for the next 3 years, it would cost you $46,800 (not including rent increases) vs if you purchased a similar property with a mortgage payment of $1000, it would cost you $36,000 and that’s almost $10000 in savings. So even if house prices dropped further (for those of you concerned about buying after the market crash) and you took a 10k loss in resale, you would still be able to come out even. A lot of properties for families, or those wanting a yard for a dog, are renting for more than $1300 lately. So $10,000 is a conservative number in terms of savings. You might say, well what about repairs in homeownership, but again, even if you had to fork out $10,000 to fix something, you’d still come out even. And if you work with a great Realtor, they will be able to guide you towards a good valued home where hopefully repairs will be minimal.

Here is a calculator to help you understand the difference in cost of renting vs buying:

http://realestate.yahoo.com/calculators/rent_vs_own

We all keep waiting for Spring to show up, but the promise of Spring is definitely here, I have seen tulips in full bloom, the grass getting greener and the buds on the trees keep getting bigger. Spring is taking awhile to get here this year, but I know we are all still looking forward to it. There is lots to do! Happy Outings!

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Wednesday April 27^th

Exhibition-Tectonic Industries: If it’s not working for you, your probably not doing it right at Rochester Art Center 10am

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

3 to 5 Year Old Storytime at Rochester Public Library 10am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

After Lunch Bunch Parent/Child Storytime at Rochester Public Library 1pm

Magician Bob Miller at Dos Amigos I 5:30pm

Cheers Karaoke at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Salsa Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7:30pm

Americana Showcase with Rosie Flores at Rochester Civic Theatre 7:30pm

A Concert For Spring at Rochester Community and Technical College 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Thursday April 28^th

Free Thursdays at Rochester Art Center 9am

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Stories for Toddlers and Twos at Rochester Public Library 10am

Thursday Evening Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Tastes Like Paint at Rochester Art Center 3:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at O’Neills Pizza Pub 5:30pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Spanglish Storytime at Rochester Public Library 6:30pm

The Skies Revolt Concert at Uturn Coffee Shop and Event Center 7pm

A Concert For Spring at Rochester Community and Technical College 7:30pm

Open Mic Night at Goonies Comedy Club 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Friday April 29^th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Arbor Day Celebration at Rochester’s Central Park 11am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Friday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Friday Night Magic at Games by James 5:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Paradise Pete’s 6pm

An Evening of Wine and Roses at Rochester Golf and Country Club 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Friday Bar Bing at Elks Lodge 6:30pm

Booker and Friends at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 7pm

Cara Dillon – Riverside Live! at Mayo Civic Center 7:30pm

Tim Pulnik and A.J. Finney at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

Loving Lorna Doone at Rochester Repertory Theatre 8pm

Strange Days at Kathy’s Pub 8pm

Annie Lawler and the Wheel House Band at Canadian Honker 8pm

RCT Studio Series Presents: FLARE at Rochester Civic Theatre 9pm

Jukes of Hazard at Whistle Binkies on the Lake 9pm

Dirty Word at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Saturday April 30^th

March of Dimes March for Babies at Eagle’s Club 8am

Family Film: Cat in the Hat at Rochester Public Library 10:30am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Zumbro Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines presents “A Spring Fling” at Trinity Lutheran Church 1:30pm

 Assisi Heights Tours 2pm

Eddie Jeff Cahill and Lonnie Knight at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

Tim Pulnik and A.J. Finney at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

Momentum by Wessel at Canadian Honker 8pm

Loving Lorna Doone at Rochester Repertory Theatre 8pm

Dead Larry Release Party at Kathy’s Pub 8pm

Winstock Kickoff Party with DJ Alan Reed at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

RCT Studio Series Presents: FLARE at Rochester Civic Theatre 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Sunday May 1^st

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Spring Concert at Christ United Methodist Church 4pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Monday May 2^nd

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program at the Lips Atrium 12:10pm

Assisi Height Tours 2pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Monday Bar Bing at Elks Lodge 6:30pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 7pm

Monday Evening Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 7pm

Night Club 2 Step Beginner Lessons at Blue Moon Ballroom 7pm

Fox Trot Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Tuesday May 3^rd

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Armchair Travelers Bookgroup at Rochester Public Library 11am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Tuesday Noonday Recital at Christ United Methodist Church 12:20pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 4:45pm

Wednesday Artists Happy Hour at Rochester Civic Theatre 5:30pm

Comedy Night for Alzheimer’s Association at Goonie’s Comedy Club 6pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Bedtime Stories at Rochester Public Library 6:30pm

Open Mic Music Night at Viking Lounge 8pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Wednesday May 4^th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rochester International Film Festival at Wehrenberg Theatres 12pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Dos Amigos I 5:30pm

Cheers Karaoke at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Book Release Event: Sheepish by Catherine Friend at Rochester Public Library 7pm

Salsa Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

This week I kept hearing the question: “Why do I live in Minnesota?” Well I think the answer is because: We LOVE it! The warmer weather is on its way, I know it makes me appreciate the warmer months all the more. Have a fun Easter and happy outings!

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Friday April 22^nd

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Apache Mall 10am

Exhibition-Tectonic Industries: If it’s not working for you, your probably not doing it right at Rochester Art Center 10am

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Friday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

Friday Night Magic at Games by James 5:30pm

Magician Bob Miller at Paradise Pete’s 6pm

Alive Forever and Easter Musical at Hope Summit Christian Church 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Friday Bar Bing at Elks Lodge 6:30pm

Rochester Assembly presents The Road to Emmaus: A Live Play at Rochester Assembly of God Church 6:30pm

Juke Box Heroes at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

John Sievers Duo at Sontes 7:30pm

Charlie Wiener and Jodi White at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

The Big Strong Men at Kathy’s Pub 8pm

Rick Lee and Audrey Rinkoski at Canadian Honker 8pm

Suzy Chaos at Whistle Binkies on the Lake 9pm

Uncle Chunk at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Inertia at CJ’s Midtown Lounge 9:30pm

Saturday April 23^rd

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Apache Mall 10am

Exhibition-Tectonic Industries: If it’s not working for you, your probably not doing it right at Rochester Art Center 10am

Eagles Spring Expo at Eagles Club 10am

Family Film: The Velveteen Rabbit at Rochester Public Library 10:30am

Easter Egg Hunt at Shops at University Square 12pm

Assisi Heights Tours 2pm

Alive Forever and Easter Musical at Hope Summit Christian Church 6:30pm

Jaggedease at Salem Glen Winery 2pm

Longshot with Jocelyn Walsh at Pappageorge’s Taverna 6:30pm

Charlie Wiener and Jodi White at Goonie’s Comedy Club 7:30pm and 10pm

Civic Live Presents: The Ends of Love by Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theatre 8pm

Ambiance Chasers at Canadian Honker 8pm

Kazyak at Kathy’s Pub 8pm

Johnny Holm Band at Wicked Moose Bar and Grill 9pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm

Inertia at CJ’s Midtown Lounge 9:30pm

Sunday April 24^th

Alive Forever and Easter Musical at Hope Summit Christian Church 9am and 11am

Exhibition-Tectonic Industries: If it’s not working for you, your probably not doing it right at Rochester Art Center 12pm

Cave Sunday at Quarry Hill Nature Center 1:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Monday April 25^th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program at the Lips Atrium 12:10pm

Mystery Reader Bookgroup at Rochester Public Library 1pm

Assisi Height Tours 2pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Monday Bar Bing at Elks Lodge 6:30pm

Sit, Stay, Read with Bonnie, Ellie and Gressa at Rochester Public Library 6:30pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 7pm

Monday Evening Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 7pm

Night Club 2 Step Beginner Lessons at Blue Moon Ballroom 7pm

Fox Trot Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Tuesday April 26^th

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

Tuesday Noonday Recital at Christ United Methodist Church 12:20pm

Literature into Film Bookgroup at Rochester Public Library 1:30pm

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 4:45pm

Homework Assistance Study Table at Rochester Public Library 6pm

Bedtime Stories at Rochester Public Library 6:30pm

UMR Connects: MN Economy- The U of M’s Unique Roll  in MN Economy at UCR 7pm

Audubon Program at Quarry Hill Nature Center 7pm

Celtic Woman at Mayo Civic Center 7:30pm

Open Mic Music Night at Viking Lounge 8pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Wednesday April 27^th

Exhibition-Tectonic Industries: If it’s not working for you, your probably not doing it right at Rochester Art Center 10am

Student Art Exhibit at University Center Rochester 10am

3 to 5 Year Old Storytime at Rochester Public Library 10am

Rochester Carillon Concert at Mayo Clinic 12pm

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge at Rochester Athletic Club 12:30pm

After Lunch Bunch Parent/Child Storytime at Rochester Public Library 1pm

Magician Bob Miller at Dos Amigos I 5:30pm

Cheers Karaoke at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Just Playin’ Fun at American Legion Post 92 6pm

Salsa Dance Lessons for Beginners at Blue Moon Ballroom 7:30pm

Americana Showcase with Rosie Flores at Rochester Civic Theatre 7:30pm

Late Night Happy Hour at Dooley’s Pub 8pm

Karaoke at Viking Lounge 9pm