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EXPOSED ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR: JUNE 2008

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Tuesday, June 17

MUSIC

Gabe Holmes – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Tuesday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

MISC. EVENTS

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 7 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Wednesday, June 18

MISC. EVENTS

Walk and Talk – All members of the LGBTA community are welcome to join the group’s weekly summer stroll. They gather every Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Gay Lesbian Community Services, 1500 1st Ave. NE, and walk around Silver Lake. GLCS office, 6:30 p.m., www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Coffee at the Office – A gathering held every Wednesday evening at Gay Lesbian Community Services. Everyone welcome, 7 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m., office located at 1500 1st Ave NE. www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Mickey’s Irish Poker – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 7 and 10:30 p.m.,
www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Poker Kathy’s Style – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Kathy’s Pub, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., www.kathyspub.com, (507) 252-8355

Thursday, June 19

MUSIC

Fabulous Thunderbirds – Blues, Whiskey Bone’s Roadhouse, 8:30 p.m., $20, www.whiskeybonesroadhouse.com, (507) 287- 8017

DJ R-O-B – Live DJ every Thursday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. St. Cloud River Bats – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 1:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Thursdays on First & 3rd – Local artists, vendors, musicians on First Avenue, Historic Third Street and Peace Plaza, every Thursday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., music starts at 4:30, www.downtownrochestermn.com 

Friday, June 20

MUSIC

Booker and Friends – Classic rock and folk, Canadian Honker, 8:30 p.m., www.canadianhonker.com, 507-282-6572

Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

Daniel Drubach – Argentinean guitar, Avocado’s World Bistro, 7 p.m., www.avocadosworldbistro.com, (507) 282-7318

Slow Children – Metal rock, North Star Bar, 9:30 p.m., (507) 289-1091

Bill Hammond and Barb Piper – Acoustic rock, Söntés, www.sontes.com, (507) 292-1628

Bump City – Classic rock, Whistle Binkie’s on the Lake, 9 p.m., www.whistlebinkiespub.com, (507) 424-1227

Chris Lawrence – Jazz, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 10 p.m., www.mickeysirishsaloon.com(507) 535-0557

Fat Lemon – Classic rock/blues, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 9:30 p.m., www.rookiesbar.net, (507)252-5161

The Chubs – Classic rock, Striker’s Corner in Stewartville, www.strikerscorner.com, 507-533-8330

COMEDY

Greg Lausch and Todd Andrews– Stand-up comedians, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $12/15, www.gooniescomedy.com, (507) 288-8130

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. St. Cloud River Bats – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Movie on the Barn – “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (musical), Olmsted County History Center’s Stoppel Barn, starts at dusk, admission free, www.olmstedhistory.com, (507) 282-9447

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, The Down Under, Stewartville, 7:30 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Saturday, June 21

MUSIC

Larry Meyer – Folk, Whistle Binkie’s Olde World Pub, 9 p.m., www.whistlebinkiespub.com, (507) 289-9200

Tim Mahoney – Acoustic rock, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 9:30 p.m., www.rookiesbar.net, (507) 252-5161

Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

Tony Zobeck – Acoustic rock, Söntés, www.sontes.com, (507) 292-1628

Jeff Clark Trio – Jazz, Avocado’s World Bistro, 8 p.m., www.avocadosworldbistro.com, (507) 282-7318

Annie Lawler Unplugged – Americana-style music, Canadian Honker, 8 p.m., www.canadianhonker.com, 507-282-6572

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Saturday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Innocent Reggae Band – Reggae, outside event, Whistle Binkie’s Olde World Pub, 5 p.m., www.whistlebinkiespub.com, (507) 289-9200

Larry Meyer – Folk, Whistle Binkie’s Olde World Pub, 9 p.m., www.whistlebinkiespub.com, (507) 289-9200

COMEDY

Greg Lausch and Todd Andrews– Stand-up comedians, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $12/15, www.gooniescomedy.com, (507) 288-8130

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. Mankato Moon Dogs – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

Rochester Giants vs. Twin Cities Lumberjacks – Semi-pro football team. Soldier’s Field, 7 p.m., $6,
www.rochestergiants.com, (507) 358-7075

MISC. EVENTS

The Midwestern Lumberjack Championships – Top-ranked lumberjacks and jills will compete for over $15,000 in prize money! Fun for participants and fans alike. Foster-Arend Park, gates open 10 a.m., competition begins at noon, $8 ($2 off with Rochesterfest button), www.rochesterfest.com

Home Federal Plane Pull for the March of Dimes – Teams will play Tug O’War with a 166,000 pound FEDEX 727-200 jet. The winning team will pull the plane 12 feet in the fastest time. Spectators welcome. FEDEX Building at Rochester International Airport, 11 a.m., $25 per team member (donation to March of Dimes), 20 individuals per team. People without a team may join an open team, www.justcallhome.com to register.

Mickey’s Deal or No Deal – Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 11 p.m., www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Sunday, June 22

MUSIC

Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

MISC. EVENTS

The Midwestern Lumberjack Championships – Top-ranked lumberjacks and jills will compete for over $15,000 in prize money! Fun for participants and fans alike. Foster-Arend Park, gates open 10 a.m., competition begins at noon, $8 ($2 off with Rochesterfest button), www.rochesterfest.com

Poker Kathy’s Style – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Kathy’s Pub, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., www.kathyspub.com, (507) 252-8355

Monday, June 23

MUSIC

Jerry Fodness and Charlie Bee – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

MISC. EVENTS

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, Whiskey Bone’s Roadhouse, 8 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Tuesday, June 24

MUSIC

Rochester Concert Band – Main stage, 6 p.m., admission free, www.riversideconcerts.com, (507) 328-2200

Jerry Fodness and Charlie Bee – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Tuesday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. Waterloo Bucks – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 1:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Celebrity Game Night – Play “Name That Tune” and “Trivia,” win prizes, join the fun! Celebrity guests and audience participation. Civic Center Drive Stage, 8 p.m., admission free, www.rochesterfest.com 

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 7 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Wednesday, June 25

MISC. EVENTS

Walk and Talk – All members of the LGBTA community are welcome to join the weekly summer stroll. The group gathers every Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Gay Lesbian Community Services. They walk around Silver Lake. GLCS office, 6:30 p.m., www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Coffee at the Office – A gathering held every Wednesday evening at the GLCS office. Everyone welcome, begins at 7 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m., office located at 1500 1st Ave NE. www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Mickey’s Irish Poker – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 7 and 10:30 p.m.,
www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Poker Kathy’s Style – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Kathy’s Pub, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., www.kathyspub.com, (507) 252-8355

Thursday, June 26

MUSIC

Country Night – Featuring Marshall Star Band, Civic Center Drive Stage, 7 p.m., admission free, Beer Garden opens at noon, www.rochesterfest.com

The Sound of Music – Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota, Century High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., $12, www.honorschoirs.org, (507) 252-0505

DJ R-O-B – Live DJ every Thursday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. Lacrosse Loggers – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Thursdays on First & 3rd – Local artists, vendors, musicians on First Avenue, Historic Third Street and Peace Plaza, every Thursday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., music starts 4:30, www.downtownrochestermn.com 

Friday, June 27

MUSIC

Deuces Wild – Dueling pianos, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 9:30 p.m., www.rookiesbar.net, (507) 252-5161

Don Harvey – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

Jeremy Jewell – Jazz, Avocado’s World Bistro, 7 p.m., www.avocadosworldbistro.com, (507) 282-7318

Annie Mack – Blues, Söntés, www.sontes.com, (507) 292-1628

Black Mollies -- North Star Bar, 9:30 p.m., (507) 289-1091

Greg Boerner – Blues and folk, Canadian Honker, 8:30 p.m., www.canadianhonker.com, (507) 282-6572

DJ J-Sun – Live DJ every Friday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

The Sound of Music – Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota, Century High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., $12, www.honorschoirs.org, (507) 252-0505

COMEDY

Wild Bill Bauer and Patrick Ryan– Stand-up comedians, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $12/15, www.gooniescomedy.com, (507) 288-8130

MISC. EVENTS

Fabulous Friday Night Dance – Enjoy the great sounds of Jim Busta Polka Band followed by Next 2 Nothing Civic Center Drive Stage, 8 p.m., admission free, www.rochesterfest.com

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, The Down Under, Stewartville, 7:30 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Saturday, June 28

MUSIC

Cam Waters – Rural blues/American folk, Starbucks North (on West Circle Drive), 10 a.m., admission free, www.myspace.com/mystarbucksrochester, (507) 281-0335

Swing Inc. – Classic jazz, Avocado’s World Bistro, 7 p.m., www.avocadosworldbistro.com, (507) 282-7318

10,000 Days – TOOL tribute band, North Star Bar, 9:30 p.m., (507) 289-1091

Sievers and Straubmuller – Jazz, Söntés, www.sontes.com, (507) 292-1628

Greg Boerner – Blues and folk, Canadian Honker, 8:30 p.m., www.canadianhonker.com, 507-282-6572

Next 2 Nothing – Classic rock, also featuring Black Valentine and Lucky 6, Rookie’s Sports Grill and Bar, 9:30 p.m., www.rookiesbar.net, (507) 252-5161, call for ticket price information

Don Harvey – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Saturday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

The Sound of Music – Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota, Century High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $12, www.honorschoirs.org, (507) 252-0505

COMEDY

Wild Bill Bauer and Patrick Ryan– Stand-up comedians, Goonie’s Comedy Club, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $12/15, www.gooniescomedy.com, (507) 288-8130

MISC. EVENTS

22nd Annual Sandblast – Bring shovels, buckets, spray bottles to create sculptures; teams consist of four people; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each category. Foster-Arend Beach, competition begins 9:30 a.m., free, www.rochesterfest.com

Water ski show – Performance by the Rochester Water Ski Club, Foster Arend Beach, 4 p.m., admission free, www.rochesterfest.com

Monster Madness – Monster trucks and tough truck competition; Monster trucks include: Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw, Martial Law and Rolling Thunder. Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 11 a.m. Pit Party, 2 p.m. Monster Truck Show, $17 ($1 off admission with a Rochesterfest Button)

Street Dance – Featuring Chicago-based Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd USA, Civic Center Drive SE & 1st Street SE, music starts 8 p.m., $8 ($1 off with Rochesterfest 2008 button or Rochesterfest 2008 Diet Pepsi can), Beer Garden opens at noon, www.rochesterfest.com

Mickey’s Deal or No Deal – Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 11 p.m., www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Sunday, June 29

MUSIC

Don Harvey – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

The Sound of Music – Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota, Century High School Auditorium, 2 p.m., $12, www.honorschoirs.org, (507) 252-0505

MISC. EVENTS

1860s Vintage Base Ball History Center of Olmsted County Schmitt Field,  Roosters vs. Blues – match begins at 1 p.m.; Chicks vs. Hens – match begins at 3 p.m., admission: 2 bits (25 cents), www.olmstedhistory.com (507) 282-9447

Poker Kathy’s Style – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Kathy’s Pub, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., www.kathyspub.com, (507) 252-8355

Monday, June 30

MUSIC

Scott Hoag – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978 

MISC. EVENTS

Big Doc’s Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em, Whiskey Bone’s Roadhouse, 8:00 p.m., www.bigdocpoker.com, (507) 533-4329

Tuesday, July 1

MUSIC

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Tuesday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Scott Hoag – Jazz, Redwood Room, 6 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. Waterloo Bucks – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

Wednesday, July 2

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. St. Cloud River Bats – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Walk and Talk – All members of the LGBTA community are welcome to join the group for their weekly summer stroll. They gather every Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Gay Lesbian Community Services and walk around Silver Lake. GLCS office, 6:30 p.m., www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Coffee at the Office – A gathering held every Wednesday evening at the GLCS office. Everyone welcome, begins at 7 p.m. and goes until about 8:30 p.m., office located at 1500 1st Ave NE, Suite 114. www.glcsmn.org, (507) 281-3265

Mickey’s Irish Poker – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, 7 and 10:30 p.m.,  www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Poker Kathy’s Style – Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes awarded, Kathy’s Pub, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., www.kathyspub.com, (507) 252-8355

Thursday, July 3

MUSIC

DJ R-O-B – Live DJ every Thursday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

SPORTS

Rochester Honkers vs. St. Cloud River Bats – Summer collegiate baseball. Mayo Field, 7:05 p.m., $5, www.rochesterhonkers.com, (507) 289-1170

MISC. EVENTS

Artwalk – The Rochester Downtown Alliance along with downtown merchants and local artists present an evening ARTWALK. 7 to 10 p.m., free, begins at Rochester Art Center, www.rochesterartcenter.org, (507) 282-8629

Thursdays on First & 3rd – Local artists, vendors, musicians on First Avenue, Historic Third Street and Peace Plaza, every Thursday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., music starts 4:30, www.downtownrochestermn.com 

Friday, July 4

MUSIC

Rochester Concert BandSilver Lake Park, 8:30 p.m., admission free, www.riversideconcerts.com, (507) 328-2200

FLUX: Hipster Karaoke – After a day of holiday festivities join MCs and DJs David Parisi and Scott Stulen in singing your favorite indie-rock song, old school rap hit, or ironic hair metal ballad. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Rochester Art Center, 9 p.m., $5 cover, www.rochesterartcenter.org, (507) 282-8629

DJ J-Sun – Live DJ every Friday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Tim Fast – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978

Saturday, July 5

MUSIC

DJ Ace – Live DJ every Saturday night, Mickey’s Irish Saloon, www.mickeysirishsaloon.com, (507) 535-0557

Tim Fast – Jazz, Redwood Room, 7 p.m., www.cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm, (507) 281-2978

John Paulson Trio – Jazz, Avocado’s World Bistro, 8 p.m., www.avocadosworldbistro.com, (507) 282-7318