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BY AMY ERICKSON
Have you ever thought that you are too busy or too
stressed to work out? You may want to think again! Stud-
ies have shown that exercise can signicantly help you
manage your stress level, improve your mood, and im-
prove your overall condence and well-being.
When you exercise, it creates endorphins. Endorphins
are the production of your brains feel good neurotrans-
mitters. You may have heard this function referred to as
a runners high, but any type of physical activity will
boost your endorphins and help you feel happy.
Believe it or not all types of exercise can be a form of
meditation. As you work out and move your body you
may nd yourself relaxing and forgetting about all the
tasks, stresses and projects you have for that day. By let-
ting go of these thoughts and things that have been stress-
ing you out you are able to focus on your exercise and
when you are nished exercising you will nd that you
are able to focus on the tasks you have to get done.
Exercise will also help to improve your overall mood.
A regular exercise routine can help to increase your con-
dence while decreasing feelings associated with anxiety
and depression. Having a bad day? Go for a walk or run
outside, make a trip to the gym, or call up a friend and go
for a bike ride. Get creative and get moving.
Another benet of regular exercise is that it can help to
improve your sleep patterns and quality of sleep. When
people dont get enough sleep it can put a lot of stress
on their bodies and minds, and exercise is a great way
to combat that.
Now that you understand the reasons why exercise is
great for you in many ways lets talk about how to nd
the time to exercise. Consult your doctor before starting
any workout regimen that may be new, different or more
intense than usual. Start with something easy and grad-
ually build up your strength and tness level over time.
Many people make the mistake of doing too much too
soon, and end up feeling burnt out and leaving their t-
ness plan in the dust before they have time to get settled
and achieve results.
Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes, three days each
week. Make sure you pick an activity you ENJOY doing.
If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill dont do
it. Any type of movement that gets your heart rate ele-
vated is just ne.
Another great way to keep you motivated and on track
with exercise is to pencil it in. Take a look at your week
and see when you have time available to work out and
then schedule it. You are less likely to talk yourself out
of working out if you view it as an event that cannot be
rescheduled. Also, try and gure out what time of the day
works best for you. Some people enjoy waking up early in
the morning and working out, while others prefer to work
out in the afternoon or evening.
A few more tips to help you stick with your workout
program:
Find a friend who can help keep you accountable
Attend a group tness class
Set achievable and at-
tainable goals
Change your rou-
tine frequently so
you dont get bored.
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Exercise can help relieve stress
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BY CLAUDETTE LARSON, LICSW
No doubt, you have been hearing more about depression lately
with the death of a well-loved actor, Robin Williams. A sad and
unexpected tragedy occurred, yet one that brings a much-needed
public conversation about mental health.
Most of us dont mind if our neighbors know we are in need of a
knee replacement or we take medication for high blood pressure.
Its a fact of life. But we really dont want anyone to know we take
an anti-depressant, do we? That would be so awkward. They
might think we have real issues.
So what is it about the words mental health that makes us
squirm? Maybe we shouldnt differentiate between medical and
mental health at all. We certainly dont squirm in quite the same
way when we hear someone is suffering from Parkinsons or epi-
lepsy, yet dont they also involve certain malfunctions of the brain?
Why are illnesses experienced below the neck so much more
legitimate and acceptable than ones that occur above? Is the brain
not an organ just as much as the liver or the kidney or the heart?
The answer is yes and no.
The brain is responsible for our judgment and behavior and
when people think about someone having mental health issues we
often connect it with people having impaired judgment and behav-
iors. That can be true, particularly if someone is suffering from bi-
polar or schizophrenia and Im not going to debate that. Yet many
people with bipolar and schizophrenia who received adequate treat-
ment do very well and join the rest of the world who work and love
and play just like the rest of us.
They certainly wouldnt be found wearing T-shirts that say: See,
you can have Bipolar and nobody even realizes! You would be
surprised, I can tell you.
We have to take the shame out of experiencing a mental illness. If
we dont, we are going to lose people we love.
Shame keeps you hidden. Shame keeps you silent. Shame keeps
you isolated and afraid.
As a mental health professional, I can tell you there is nothing to
be ashamed about. You walk among millions. You walk among
mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandparents, friends, neighbors,
coworkers and more people than you would ever think possible.
How do we ever get rid of the stigma? By speaking up about our
own experiences without shame, we turn the light back on.
I am a mental health professional, and I too have struggled with
depression.
See, it wasnt so bad.
Claudette Larson of New London is a licensed independent
clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping individ-
uals, couples and families work on personal growth and positive
real-life solutions.
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Depression - theres no shame
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BY ANNICE SEVETT
Have you ever wanted to read the latest bestseller or the
novel your best friend recommended but found yourself
strapped for time? If so, you are not alone. People are busier
than ever and often nd they are short on time. Due to this,
we are constantly seeking ways to maximize our time.
To get to that latest book you have been dying to read,
consider picking up the audio version and listen to the story
instead.
First created as a way for the blind to have access to books,
audiobooks are now marketed and used by all types of indi-
viduals who have discovered the pleasures of listening to a
story. Audiobooks are easier than ever to obtain, mak-
ing it the perfect time to join the growing number
of listeners who have discovered this format.
If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer
you can download audiobooks directly to your
device for easy listening. If you prefer a more
traditional format, books on CD are still widely
available.
Aside from the ease in which audiobooks can
be obtained today, people are rediscovering that
they enjoy listening to stories. The narrators
bring the story to life, using the power of voice to
tell a story that engages listeners.
While reading a physical or electronic book can seem like a
drag if you have been reading all day at your job or for school,
listening to a book allows you to relax your eyes and take in
the voice of another person. Just as people learn in different
ways, people enjoy taking in stories in a variety of ways, and
spoken word is one of the oldest forms of storytelling that
exists.
With audiobooks, you will be able to maximize your time
to the fullest. Simply listen during your daily commute, on
an evening walk or bike ride, while cleaning the house or pre-
paring a meal for your family. Many popular books for kids
are also available in this format, meaning the whole family
can enjoy a story during your next road trip.
To enhance the experience of listening, pair your book
choice with a specic activity. Pick a fast-paced thriller to lis-
ten to while exercising, a book about food to enjoy while you
cook or a book set in your destination city for road trips. The
possibilities are endless.
To get started on your listening adventure, here are a few of
the most popular audiobooks to date.
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling There is
no dispute the Harry Potter series is one of the most
popular series of all time, read by kids and
adults alike. The audiobooks bring the story
to life, making this fairy tale feel more real-
istic.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett Al-
though most audiobooks stick with one
narrator, The Help has four, making
you feel like you are a part of the story and
know the characters personally.
Bossypants by Tiny Fey Fey, a
comedian, narrates her own story, making
the text come to life as you hear from the person who wrote
it.
By maximizing your time and taking advantage of this for-
mat, you will be able to enjoy the books you have been dying
to read while still completing everything else that is packed
into your busy day.
Annice Sevett is Adult Services Librarian at the Willmar Public Library.
For more information on these, and hundreds of other titles, swing by the
Willmar Public Library. The librarians are there to help you find your new
favorite author. Check out the librarys blog at turningpages.areavoices.com.
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Audiobooks afford you the time to read
BY RON SKJONG
When was the last time you were surprised? A jaw-dropping,
eye-popping surprise that pushed a wondrous WOW out of
your mouth.
Well, it happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Ive been to New
Ulm many times for numerous business meetings and celebra-
tions. Usually my visit is a quick trip to the city, get the business
completed and leave just as quickly. This time my wife and I
visited the city to see the sites. We knew of the German heritage
of the area and because of our time in Germany, we thought we
knew what to expect during our visit. We entered the city from
its north side and the surprises began almost immediately.
The rst surprise was the geography. Yes, I know the city is
situated in the Minnesota River Valley and I expected some hill-
iness. But the steepness of the streets falling down into the valley
was a surprise to this at lander. Standing beneath
the impressive Herman the German statue and
looking toward the downtown area was an
inspiring sight. Then we decided to tour the
Schells Brewery.
I have never visited that brewery before
and since I was not sure how to get to it, I
used my phone. Another surprise. I used
technology as a guide our kids would
be so proud of good old Dad. As we drove
along the narrow street leading to the brewery,
I noted the steep hill beside me and the deep drop-
off on the other side. It reminded me of driving along some of
the roads in Germany. But the big surprise was rounding the last
curve and seeing the buildings of the brewery.
A slow smile creased my face and my eyes opened in recogni-
tion: I saw Germany. The red brick buildings with signs writ-
ten in German guided us to a parking lot. The brewery grounds
with its steep forested hills, cobblestone streets and Old World
feel was amazing. And, I could read the signs nice to realize my
mind could still recognize German.
We went inside the main visitors building to begin a tour.
We did not have tickets but a very nice lady gave us two compli-
mentary tickets and we joined someones class reunion for the
tour. We learned the history of the brewery from a very gracious
tour guide and had a walk through the old brew house. An inter-
esting point: the 3,400-gallon copper kettle that had been in use
for more than 140 years was just retired from active brewing the
day before our visit.
Can you imagine how many people worked with that kettle
and how much beer has owed out of it during those 140 years?
Amazing!
We were then taken to the Ratskeller, the traditional German
cellar tavern, for some taste sampling and another surprise.
Yes, Ive visited a number of ratskellers in my time some
in Germany and some here in the States. Unfortunately, many
of these state-side ratskellers lack the vaulted ceilings and col-
umns that help to dene a ratskeller. When we walked into the
Schells Ratskeller, we walked into a bit of Germany. The shape
of the ceiling, the bar and the columns all screamed authenticity.
Of course, we just had to sample some beer.
I enjoyed the tasting and the stories behind each brew it
was a good time. After a visit to the Minnesota River Park and
downtown, we ate supper at Veigels Kaiserhoff Restaurant. I had
German potato salad with landjaeger brats and sauerkraut and a
Grain Belt Nordeast beer. The experience was nice, delicious and
a pleasant surprise.
Just when we think we know a place, we should always be ready
for the surprises that surround us. For instance, if gin is some-
thing you cannot drink because of its heavy juniper avor, try
New Amsterdam American-made gin. This gin is not your
fathers (or mothers) gin. It is much smoother with a
mild citrus taste and a light juniper base. It will make
a welcome addition to your liquor cabinet, and here
is another surprise, it is half the cost of English gin.
Recently while walking through a local liquor
store, a wine bottle with a pink label caught my eye.
One doesnt see too many wine bottles with pink la-
bels so it was worth a visit to my taste buds. The wine
is Belle Ambiance (California) Pinot Grigio and I was
pleasantly surprised by it. It is a crisp, oral and fruit forward
wine with plenty of acidity to give you a nice refreshing taste. For
less than $10 a bottle, this is highly recommended for your sum-
mertime enjoyment.
Lastly, I have to give a thumbs up to Schells Shocked Radler
beer. This is one of the beers we tasted in the Ratskeller and, al-
though the initial taste is alright, it is the nish that surprises you.
First you think the beer is a typical lager but then that nish ex-
plodes: grapefruit! It was totally unexpected and I began to think
of what I could add to the beer when the tour guide suggested we
add a bit of vodka for an interesting cocktail. So, I will try that
recipe it should be interesting and maybe a bit surprising, too.
I enjoy exploring and being surprised at what may be around
the next corner. With the way life can be, it is always good to
have those wonderful eye popping wow experiences.
As always, eat and drink responsibly but laugh with reckless
abandon!
Cheers.
- Spirits! -
SURPRISE! A touch of Germany right here in Minnesota
Ron Skjong writes primarily about the wonderful world of wine but likes
to explore various spirits and beers, too. He is married and has four grown
children. While stationed in Germany, he was introduced to German wines
and from that introduction, a lifelong pursuit developed to nd that perfect
bottle of wine.
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Fall brings on many adjustments with the weather
changing to cooler days and nights, the daylight
shortening, bringing in the garden harvest, school
starting and bringing on the comfort foods that
warm our body and our soul as we start the transi-
tion to winter.
Ive always loved Italian foods the avors, col-
ors and textures.
There are so many good soups to try as the colder
weather moves in and we nd ourselves inside more
and wanting something warm to serve for dinner.
Most soup recipes you can make on the stovetop or
convert the recipe to the slow cooker method and
cook on low.
With fall usually means a new set of routines and
schedules which sometimes can cut us short for pre-
paring dinner at night. Here are a few suggestions
for streamlining dinner time:
* Set aside a bit of time once a week to plan a
menu for the week ahead. Coordinate the recipes in
a three-ring binder for easy access and future refer-
ence.
* Read your recipe from start to nish before
cooking. It will detail the ow of preparation and
allow you to visualize the steps of the recipe.
* Gather the required ingredients and equipment
ahead of time. This way, youll have everything you
need for preparing, cooking and serving ready to go
on your work surface.
* Set the table the night before or morning of to
save time in the evening.
* Serve a lettuce salad before or with your soup,
along with some wonderful fresh bread. Artisan
bread is very popular as well as rustic biscuits and
breadsticks. Our new family favorite is a Rustic
Garden Herb Biscuit with Garlic Rosemary Honey
Butter that I developed for Taste of Home
magazine.
They have a number of herbs which you can adjust to
your liking but we like them full avored. You can use
fresh herbs or dried, or a combination if you desire. The
new-style biscuits are baked in a mufn tin which makes it
so much easier.
To top your meal off, serve this version of wonderful Ele-
gant & Easy Tiramisu!
What is Tiramisu?
tiramisu
noun: tiramisu; noun: tiramis; plural noun: tiramiss
an Italian dessert consisting of layers of Lady Fingers or
sponge cake soaked in coffee and/or liqueur with powdered
cocoa and mascarpone cheese.
Traditional Tiramisu has Mascarpone Cheese in it which
is quite expensive and sometimes difcult to nd. The
recipe creates a Mock Mascarpone Cheese that is a com-
bination of cream cheese, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
If you wanted, you could double this recipe and layer it up
in a 9-inch-by-9-inch glass or metal baking pan. Allow the
dessert to refrigerate overnight and cut into squares.
Enjoy this little taste of Italy to make it even more fun,
pick up an inexpensive Italian CD or play an Italian Caf
genre on Pandora, light a few candles and enjoy a great
comfort meal!
Bon Apptit!
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Zuppa Toscana Soup
By Michelle L. Gauer
Serving size: 10; Time: 45 minutes
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, can use turkey sausage
1 large white onion, diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
10 cups warm water
2-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper akes
1/2 cup white cooking wine
1 cup shredded carrots
8 medium russet or yukon gold potatoes, 1/8-inch sliced and halved
1 bunch fresh kale, torn in small pieces
1 cup heavy cream or half & half
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
garlic croutons, optional for garnish
Rustic Garden Herb Biscuits with
Garlic Rosemary Honey Butter
By Michelle L. Gauer
Serving size: 20; Time: 45 minutes
Biscuits
3-3/4 cups all-purpose our
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon dill weed, minced
2 teaspoons sweet basil, minced
2 teaspoons parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, minced
2 teaspoons dried onion, minced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12 cup and 8 cup
mufn tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Biscuits: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients:
our, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic, dill, basil, pars-
ley, rosemary and dried onion. Mix together with a whisk. Add the
cold diced butter. Using a pastry blender or large fork and knife cut
the butter in until the mixture is crumbly and pea-sized pieces.
In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and sweet bell pepper
pieces. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour
the buttermilk mixture in the middle. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Using a large spoon, gently mix just until the our is incorporated
and moist. Do not over mix.
Using a large stainless scoop/ice cream size, ll each mufn tin
with a slightly rounded scoop or ll with a spoon about 3/4 full.
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The tops will bounce
back when they are done. Remove from oven and gently transfer
mufns to a cooling rack or serve immediately in a basket of your
choice.
Butter: In a small bowl stir the butter rapidly with a spoon until a
smooth consistency. Add the garlic, rosemary, and honey. Stir until in-
corporated. Serve with biscuits and enjoy!
Notes: Wonderful with soup, salads or bread choice for any meal. My kids enjoy
them for a snack.
In a large stockpot break the Italian sweet sausage into
half-inch or coin-sized pieces. Add onion and olive oil and
fry on medium-high heat stirring gently for approximately
6 minutes.
Add warm water, bullion base, garlic red pepper akes, white
wine, carrots and potatoes. Cook over low heat, simmer for 20-30
minutes and until potatoes are tender.
Add the kale and cream and simmer an additional 10 minutes,
until kale is bright green and tender.
Garnish with crumbled bacon and croutons if desired.
Butter
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon rosemary, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup butter, cold, diced
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup roasted red bell
pepper slices, drained and
chopped
3/4 cup monterey jack
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Elegant & Easy Tiramisu
By Michelle L. Gauer
Serving size: 4; Time: 50 minutes
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Marsala wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Greek vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee, sweetened with 1 tablespoon sugar, cooled
20 Lady Finger cookies
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, for dusting
1 dark chocolate candy bar, garnish, curls
fresh strawberries for garnish
Place the egg yolks, sugar and wine into a large metal mixing bowl.
Place the bowl on a pan of barely simmering water, making a double
boiler. Whisk the mixture continuously until it becomes foamy and
then creamy, doubling in size, about 5 minutes. The mixture should
be cooked to a temperature of 160 degrees F as measured by a cooking
thermometer. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a small metal or glass mixing bowl and clean beaters, use an elec-
tric mixer and whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 2
minutes. Set aside.
In a small bowl, cream together the cream cheese, yogurt and vanilla
extract with a mixer until well blended to form a Mock Mascarpone.
Refrigerate if a rm texture is desired. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the Mock Mascarpone cheese with the
cooked egg mixture using an electric mixer on medium speed until
well blended. Fold in the prepared whipping cream. At this point I like
to ll a large decorating bag with a large tip with the mixture. If you do
not have one, use two spoons and spoon the mixture in carefully.
Line up your 4 glasses or ramekins and ll the bottoms with about
3-4 tablespoons mixture. Pour the coffee into a wide bowl; dip the
Lady Fingers quickly ipping them over in the coffee. You want to
absorb the coffee through but not make them soggy. Break the Lady
Fingers in half lengthwise and gently place 2 to 3 at the bottom of the
glass or ramekin.
Pipe or spoon on about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and keep
repeating to the top, ending with a pretty dollop of Mascarpone mix-
ture. Complete each individual glass.
Using a sifter or small strainer, dust the tops lightly with cocoa.
Garnish with small chocolate curls and a strawberry for each glass
gently cutting down the center of the strawberry from the bottom up
toward the stem and not cutting through. Slip over the top of the glass
or container. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight, lightly cov-
ered, if desired.
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Whats happenin
October - November 2014
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Music concerts and more
Jazz-N-Java
Every Thursday
Willmar, 6 to 6:45 p.m., Jazz-N-Java, 913 Business
71 N.; free music concerts by different individuals
and groups, followed by sing-along with house band.
Glacial Ridge Winery
Every Friday
Spicer, 6 to 8:30 pm., Glacial Ridge Winery, state
Highway 23 between New London and Spicer; free
music concerts by different individuals and groups.
Hinterland Vineyards
Every Friday
Clara City, 7 to 9 p.m., Hinterland Vineyards and
Winery, 3060 120th Ave. S.E., free music concert by
different individuals and groups.
Rose Ensemble
Oct. 3
Willmar, 7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church; concert
by the Rose Ensemble.
Cactus Blossoms
Oct. 4
New London, 7 p.m., Little Theatre; Cactus Blos-
soms, a brother duo that blends early country music
with Western swing.
Barn Theatre
Oct. 11
Willmar, 6:30 p.m., The Barn Theatre; fourth
annual fundraiser Night on the Town, with hors
doeuvres, beverages, desserts, silent and live auctions
and entertainment
Rose Ensemble
Oct. 12
Redwood Falls, 7 p.m., Redwood Valley High
School; concert by the Rose Ensemble.
Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra
Oct. 26
Willmar, 3 p.m., WEAC; fall concert of orchestral
masterworks.
Lauren Pelon
Nov. 7
Willmar, 7:30 p.m., WEAC; Music from the Back-
yard and Front Porch by musician/singer/songwriter
Lauren Pelon, a Minnesota State Arts Board touring
artist grant recipient.
West Central Singers
Nov. 15
Willmar, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; the West
Central Singers present Through the Church, the
Song Goes On: Prayers for Those Who Make Music.
Rice Health Foundation
Nov. 15
Willmar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Willmar Conference
Center; the Rice Health Foundation presents Snow
and Ice Gala, a luncheon and table setting review.
West Central Singers
Nov. 16
Olivia, 7 p.m., St. Aloysius Catholic Church; the
West Central Singers present Through the Church,
the Song Goes On: Prayers for Those Who Make
Music.
Cassie & The Bobs
Nov. 22
New London, 7 p.m., Little Theatre; Cassie &
The Bobs, the Number One Patsy Cline show in the
Midwest.
Prairie Winds Concert Band
Nov. 23
Willmar, 2 p.m., WEAC; Prairie Winds Concert
Band presents a fall concert.
Misc.
Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Oct. 11
Willmar, 6:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA parking lot;
homegrown produce, farm-raised meat and hand-
made items.
Mid-Week Farmers Market
Every Wednesday through Oct. 29
Willmar, noon to 6 p.m., KEC parking lot, 500 19th
Ave. S.E., high-quality produce available that is grown
within 100 miles of Willmar.
Halloween
Darkside Manor
Oct. 31
Spicer, 6 to 9 p.m., 134 Third Ave.; 25th annual
haunted house at the Richard Lindahl home.
Gralishs Graveyard
Oct 18-31
New London, dusk to 10 p.m., 20955 115th St.
N.E.; annual decorated yard open for public viewing
at the Steve and Michelle Gralish home.
Zombie Run
Oct. 11
Willmar, 4 p.m., YMCA; a Zombie 5K walk/
run with registration at 4 p.m. and the walk/
run starting at 5 p.m.
Haunted House
Oct. 11, 16-18, 24-25, 30-31, Nov. 1
Willmar, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (10:30 p.m. on
Oct. 11), South Strip Kandi Mall; Willmar
Noon Lions The Waking Dead! Zombie
Haunted House and Zombie Shoot; those
under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Arts/Drama
Meander
Oct. 3-5
Five-county Upper Minnesota River art
crawl, self-guided tour of 42 individual artist
and 34 studios in and near the western Min-
nesota communities of Ortonville, Appleton,
Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo and
Granite Falls.
Dave Sietsema
Oct. 3-4
New London, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3, 1 to 5
p.m., Oct. 4, greenwater garage; photographer
Dave Sietsema of Mitchell, S.D., will display
his work and tell stories about his love for the
cowboy culture; artist talk at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3.
Goodnight Desdemona
Oct. 4
Willmar, 2 and 7:30 p.m., The Barn Theatre
multipurpose room; Goodnight Desdemona
(Good Morning Juliet) by Anne-Marie
MacDonald.
Dances
Julie Lee
Oct. 19
Glenwood, 4 to 8 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom;
summer dances open to all, music by Julie
Lee.
Velvet Brass
Nov. 23
Glenwood, 3 to 7 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom;
winter dances open to all, music by Velvet
Brass.
To list your winter event email liveit@wctrib.com
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to stack in your own style. The
possibilities are endless at
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary season
starting with Hayloft Players Production We
Are Monsters October 23-25. The winter
season will include A Christmas Carol,
The Little Shop of Horrors and
The Glass Menagerie. Winter season
tickets go on sale in October for $50.
Come enjoy a show and help us
celebrate our 50th anniversary season.
The Barn Theatre
320.235.9500
321 4th St. SW, Willmar
www.TheBarnTheatre.com
Riddles
320.231.2513
1604 1st St. S., Willmar
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