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Stepping out, part 2 ...
Last issue we took a look at careers (auctioneering) and hobbies (car racing) that were a bit out of
the norm for women, and the freedoms offered by todays society to be able to step outside the norm
and try new things.
Today, we take a look at stepping out of ones shell and the sense of freedom that can bring as
well. Acting at a local level may not be a career, but it denitely offers an
element of freedom in an intimate setting.
Playwright and director April Kummrow, a teacher in the New Lon-
don-Spicer School District by day, takes us inside and backstage at The
Little Theatre in New London. She talks of being able to hide behind your
character.
Everyone needs to let their hair down from time to time and experi-
ence new things and step outside the norm. Whether its a commitment to
community theater, or in a much lesser degree, a matter of minutes in a
photo booth meant strictly for fun and personal enjoyment.
At my nieces wedding Labor Day weekend, they had a photo booth at the reception. And, as wed-
dings go nancially, I initially thought it was probably an added expense they could have done without.
However, it proved to be a most popular event throughout the course of the reception. There was
almost always a line of people waiting to put on silly hats and glasses, hold silly signs and make silly
faces.
As the photo booth machine spit out the photos, there were duplicates of every strip. One to leave
along with a message for the happy couple and one to be shared by those in the photo. It was actually
a pretty neat idea. As opposed to the disposable cameras on the tables, which dont always offer a lot
in the way of memorable photos, this was something different. A glimpse inside the silliness of their
guests, many letting their true colors show through and letting their hair down for those few minutes.
We even had a photo booth of sorts at a company event earlier this year. Among other silly poses
with my husband and others, Live it! writer Dan Burdett and I posed for this silly picture!
As for my niece and her new husband, they will have those non-traditional photos from their spe-
cial day to cherish for years to come.
Holly Stilwell of Litcheld shares with us her thoughts on documenting those special moments in
life for posterity. While many people have chosen to take their scrapbooking digital, Stilwell prefers to
hold on to traditional scrapbook methods for the simple fact that a hand-made scrapbook complete
with all those special touches is irreplaceable. So live a little, let your hair down and make a mem-
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7 Playwright/director loves the theater
11 How do you keep community theater aoat?
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WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
APRI L KUMMROW
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SHINE BRIGHTEST
WHEN THE
APRIL KUMMROW IS MOST AT HOME ON STAGE, BUT IN RECENT
MONTHS SHES TAKEN HER LOVE OF THEATER BEHIND THE SCENES
BY DAN BURDETT
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN BURDETT & GREGORY HARP
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The rst thing you notice about April
Kummrow is that she laughs all the
time.
Shes pulling fake trees across the creaky
stage, lining them up with a chimerical
and motley backdrop. She cant quite get
the angles right. Its hilarious to her.
I have no idea what to do with these
things, she says while weighing up the
connes of the dais at The Little Theatre
in New London. I think these might be
the same trees from my rst play. Theyre
ancient, these things.
Just moments earlier, April completed
rehearsal for The Wonderful Wizard
Toto of Oz, her reimagining of L. Frank
Baums childrens novel The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz.
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April Kummrow talks backstage with the cast of The Wonderful Wizard Toto of Oz.
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If the trees werent problematic enough, theres the nal
act when the villainous Witch of the West expires. The
moment requires the use of a trap door and steel ladder
that runs to the cement basement below. At this juncture,
April, who is also directing the play, has no idea how to
pull it off.
How do I get her to gracefully wilt through the opening
without breaking her neck? April ponders out loud, her
words enveloped in the heartiest of chortles. The pitfalls
of community theater.
April has been acting for more than two decades. Her
infatuation with the stage came the moment
she slipped on the ruby
slippers to play
Dorothy in her
middle schools
production of
the Oz tale. Since
then shes per-
formed in dozens
of plays, her roles
ranging from burly
men to hobbits to
dashing heroes and
dastardly neer-do-
wells.
I love theater
so much, she says.
Being on stage is one
of my favorite places in the world. I was a theater geek as a
kid and I havent changed.
She cracks up.
When I was little, I told everyone I was going to be an
actress, so I was clearly realistic about my goals. Im just a
ham. I love the attention and making people laugh.
Totos world
The Wonderful Toto of Oz marks Aprils rst foray
into playwriting and third directorial effort. The previous
two: Flanagans Wake, an improvisational comedy, and
Crazytown, which follows a small town newscast that
gradually becomes horribly imprecise, also featured her in
lead roles.
Those were incredibly challenging productions, April
recalls. I didnt really realize how involved I would be as
an actor and director. Its a lot of
work.
The Wonderful Toto of Oz
follows the events of the Wiz-
ard of Oz but is told from the
perspective of Dorothys Cairn
Terrier, Toto, who recounts
the escapades as a bedtime
story to his pups. As Toto
tells it, he is the daring and
canny hero, the savior of the
mystical land.
The play features nearly
two dozen roles, com-
prised of current and
former students from the
New London-Spicer School Dis-
trict.
April teaches speech at NLS and is involved with the
theater department. She graduated from NLS High
School in 2004 before studying English at the University
of Minnesota Morris. She moved back to New London
earlier this year her home a block from the 1920s-era
theater she refers to as her playground after working
as a nanny in Tennessee and California, and a stint in the
Peace Corps.
The scene opens on a bare stage. Curtains are drawn. An easy chair is
DSR in spotlight. A m
an in a dog costum
e enters. He is TOTO, all grown
up, years after his adventures with DOROTHY in OZ.
TOTO: Kids!...Kids?...Where are ya you little anklebiters? Tim
e for bed! [looks
around for puppies, sees one poke their head out from
behind the
curtain] Gotchya! Okay, com
e on out now. No m
ore hiding. Tim
e for bed.
The Wonderful Wizard Toto of Oz
PUPPIES: [run on stage] Daddy, daddy! Cant we just stay up just a little bit
longer pleeeease?!
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Theres an element of freedom to acting in community theater ...
When you act, you inhabit another skin you hide behind your character.
Under the lights
Theres an element of freedom to acting in com-
munity theater, April says. The nancial gains are
negligible: acting is voluntary, while April is paid
$1,000 for each production she directs. She could
venture east to the Twin Cities and make a tolerable
wage as an actor-for-hire. She doesnt want to.
She loves The Little Theatre, its intimate setting,
the creaks and groans of its 90-year-old frame, the
ickering lights she jokes represent the spectral
presence of the acting gods and their disdain for
ubbed soliloquies. She says the place feels like
home and acting there is a mere extension of life.
When you act, you inhabit another skin you
hide behind your character, April says. Its im-
portant to be able to draw from your own experi-
ences to bring depth or comedy to a certain moment.
That can make you vulnerable, so you have to be
comfortable and Im comfortable on this stage.
And the future?
April is planning a fall play entitled Believe. She
wants to direct a new take on Much Ado About
Nothing, one of her favorite plays and considered
by critics to be one of Shakespeares nest comedic
works. She also is in the early stages of penning a
comedy about an elderly couple and hipster vegans
who, through a simple mistake, wind up housesit-
ting the same home, unaware the familys teenage
son is also there.
That could be interesting, she says, laughing
hysterically at the possibilities.
Dan Burdett is the lead writer for Live it! and can be reached via
email at dburdett@wctrib.com. He met with April Kummrow in early
August. The Wonderful Toto of Oz began its run at The Little
Theatre on Aug. 22 and concluded the following weekend on Aug. 31.
Follow Dan on Twitter @danburdett1
April Kummrow works the light and sound booth at a production of The Wonderful Wizard Toto of Oz.
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BY DAN BURDETT
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN BURDETT
Keeping a theater aoat
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Nobody gets into community theater for nancial gains.
For most, involvement is voluntary, driven merely by a
passion for entertaining.
While the actors are undoubtedly the face of a produc-
tion, a small group works behind-the-scenes ensuring
plays and performance go off without a hitch, and the the-
aters remain operational.
For the past 16 years, the Crow River Players group has
been responsible for managing and maintaining The Lit-
tle Theatre, New Londons historic playhouse.
The theater has taken on many incarnations during its
90-year history, and today hosts numerous events beyond
its seasonal plays.
Ginny Leaf is one of the Crow River Players. She joined
the group in 2007 to help with advertising and has since
played an integral role on the board, currently serving as
president.
In an interview with Live it!, Ginny, who works in
banking, offered a look at planning a community theater
production as well as the challenges of keeping a small
town theater aoat.
Live it!: What are the biggest challenges to keeping
a small community theater operational, even one in an
arts-driven community?
Ginny Leaf: The hardest challenge is nding commit-
ted board members and volunteers. Until this year, we
have never had a paid employee. All building mainte-
nance, janitorial duties, as well as all the facets of a produc-
tion falls back on our board members. The Little Theatre
is a business that needs to make a prot to continue to
exist, a big responsibility for an all-volunteer board.
Live it!: Talk me through the process of planning a
play, from the point of inception to the moment the ac-
tors take the stage.
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GL: The rst step is to secure a director and then
choose a play that ts the community, the director and
the board. The director meets with the board members
to discuss the specics of the production. How many
actors, the difculty of the set and the complexity of the
costumes all must be determined before a budget can be
set. They also set the production dates, ticket prices and
apply for a grant if needed. Contracts are drawn up for
anyone that will be paid for their services, which is usu-
ally the director, set designer, and light and sound tech-
nician. If it is a musical we also hire a pianist.
At least three months prior to opening night the direc-
tor starts contacting actors and sets a date for auditions.
Rehearsals usually start six to eight weeks prior to
opening night. Posters then need to be designed. Actors
are measured for costumes. If an existing costume will
work or can be altered that is always a plus, but many
times they must be sewn from scratch. Construction of
the set begins and any scene changes must be created.
The special effects of the lighting are mapped out by the
light technician. He will also have to arrange for sound
effects.
A month prior to the production is the time to get the
word out. Posters are distributed, tickets delivered to
businesses that act as outlets, ads are placed in papers
and email announcements are sent. Designing the play
programs is one of the last details.
Two weeks before the production, newspapers are
contacted for dress rehearsal photos. A schedule is set
for house managers and ticket sellers each night of the
production. The week of the production, the theater
needs a thorough cleaning, restocking of essentials and
concessions purchased. All hands are needed for dress
rehearsal. It is the last chance for costume tweaking, for-
gotten props, lighting changes and the cramming of lines
before the production goes live.
Live it!: What is the biggest reward of having a the-
ater in your community?
GL: Bringing the community together to experience
live musical concerts and play productions. The theater
hosts several childrens theater classes throughout the
year. The high schools drama classes perform the fall
and spring plays at our Little Theatre. Summer is when
community theater takes over the space. Scheduled
between productions is our music venue consisting of
well-known artist and local musicians. The board also
encourages teenage garage bands to entertain their peers.
We have a community full of talent, and the theater is
the perfect place to showcase that.
Live it!: How does someone interested in commu-
nity theater become an actor, playwright or director?
GL: Anyone interested in becoming an actor just
needs to come to an audition. Most plays have small
parts for beginners to test the waters. Seasoned actors are
very supportive of newcomers. Many timid actors have
blossomed into condent performers on stage. If you
would like to try directing, start as an assistant direc-
tor and learn from a pro. Six to eight weeks of evening
rehearsals is a huge commitment for the director, so
having an assistant to run a few rehearsals is a welcome
relief. We had several actors interested in directing,
but no one wanted to do a full production. We found a
Christmas play that was a series of short scenes, so each
scene could have a different director. It was the perfect
solution.
If you have a knack for writing, show us your script. I
Love MN and The Wonderful Toto of Oz were both
written by rst-time playwrights and performed at the
Little Theatre.
Live it!: What attributes make for a great community
theater actor?
GL: The rst step to becoming a great community
actor is having the courage to come to that rst audition.
You will need dedication to commit to six to eight weeks
of nightly rehearsals and dedication to memorizing your
lines. But most importantly, you need to work as a team.
You cant deliver your line unless your fellow actor de-
livers your cue, so you have a vested interest in his suc-
cess as well as your own. This makes for an environment
of encouragement and cooperation.
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History of local community theaters
The Barn Theatre
The Barn Theatre is a nonprot venue for plays, recitals,
and orchestral and musical performances.
The theater is operated by Willmar Community The-
atre, incorporated in September 1964.
At that time, a horse barn and lot were renovated and
used as the site of the earliest performances. Three to ve
summer productions were held annually. In 1984 exten-
sive renovations and improvements were needed, and the
theater board began renting space from what was then
Willmar Community College, now Ridgewater College.
In January 1987, a vacant JCPenney building in down-
town Willmar was renovated and became the home of the
current Barn Theatre. The new location at 321 Fourth St.
S.W. opened on June 9, 1988.
A winter season was added that year to the existing sum-
mer season.
The theater also began offering a childrens workshop in
1991, which provides 20-30 students in grades 5-8 an op-
portunity to participate in all aspects of theater.
In the spring of 2002, The Barn expanded further, when
the building next to the current theater was purchased to
provide additional space and extend programming. Four
years ago, The Barn purchased the remaining portion of
their building with plans to provide more performing arts
and visual arts programming opportunities.
The Barn offers six theatrical shows a year. Cost is $50
for the three-show summer season and $50 for the three-
show winter season. Single show tickets are $20 for adults
and $10 for those ages 18 and younger.
Cheri Buzzeo is the theater manager and Sally Carlson
the bookkeeper.
For more information, call 320-235-9500, email
sally@thebarntheatre.com or visit www.thebarntheatre.com.
The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre of New London is owned and oper-
ated by the non-prot Crow River Players. The purpose
of the theater is to bring affordable live entertainment
to the communities of New London and Spicer, and the
surrounding areas. The venue has played host to theat-
rical productions, musical variety shows, concerts and
a monthly informal entertainment night called Open
Stage.
The theater is shared with the New London-Spicer
School District, which uses the facility for its spring, fall
and one-act play productions.
The Little Theatre was built in 1921, and opened as
a community playhouse. It was later renamed The Ri-
alto and became a silent movie house. Over the years,
the site was also used as a basketball court, high school
graduation auditorium and community meeting center.
In the 1970s, NLS began holding drama class rehearsals
and productions at the theater. This continued until the
early 1990s when the building was condemned.
Unwilling to allow the theater to be demolished, a
group of citizens from the New London-Spicer area
began a major fundraising effort to save the building.
The theater was ultimately restored and modernized.
In 1998, the Crow River Players took on the responsi-
bility of maintaining and managing the building. The
theater again evolved, morphing into the community
playhouse it is today.
Plays are held throughout the year, with tickets usually
$15 for adults, $10 for those ages 12-18 and $5 for those
ages 12 and under. The theater is located at 24 Central
Ave E. in New London.
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As the autumn weather sets in and you start transitioning
your summer wardrobe into fall, there may be one part of
your look that you forget about your hair, makeup and
beauty routine. With the changing season, you should also
switch up your makeup routine.
One of the top makeup trends this fall is a full brow and
berry lip combination. To keep your bold brows from look-
ing masculine, make sure they still have a nice arch. Pairing
them with a pinkish-purple stained lip creates a sophisti-
cated and elegant effect.
If you love the smoky eye, then youll love one of falls best
makeup trends the daytime smoky eye. This dramatic
gray-brown eye makeup works perfectly for the ofce. To
create the look, blend a dusty brown shadow all over the
eyelid, up to the eyebrow, and use the same shade to line the
entire eye. Then go over it with a medium-size powder brush
to soften the edges. Line the upper and lower lash lines with
a black liquid eyeliner, and line the waterline with a black
gel liner, before coating the eyelashes with a black lengthen-
ing mascara.
If youre looking for makeup for a fun night out, try glit-
tery green eye shadow. The look gives off a playful, sophis-
ticated vibe without seeming dated. To get the look, prep
the eyelid with foundation, then coat a small, at eyeshadow
brush with clear lip gloss and dip it into a pot of eye glitter
and dab onto the lids. Go for a golden-lime color so it looks
diffused, not chunky or patchy. Keep the rest of your face
neutral so the focus can be on your eyes.
If you need to spice up your look for date night, go with
the falls popular jewel-tone eyes and red lips. This bold,
cinematic look starts with an intense red lipstick for the lips
and either sapphire or emerald eye shadow. First blend the
shadow into a diffused cat-eye shape. Then pat a frostier
shade at the inner corners of the eyes for brightness. Use eye-
liner and mascara as you normally do.
As for hair, the longer the better. The most popular
hairstyles this fall are braids, twists, center parts and clas-
sic-but-disheveled ponytails. Nothing should look too per-
fect, so go ahead and use a texturizing spray to give your hair
volume and texture. However, while long hair can help you
create some of falls most popular hair trends, the bob isnt
going anywhere. If you prefer short hair, a choppy, chin-
length style is hot right now.
As always, dont fret if you fear you cant pull off these
trends. Choose just one and make it work for you.
Kayla Prasek is a freelance writer for Live it! magazine
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PRIME LID AND LINE TOP LASH WITH AN
EYELINER PENCIL. SLIGHTLY EXTEND INTO
AN OUTER WING. LINE OUTER THIRD OF
LOWER LASH.
SMUDGE OUT THE LINER WITH A SHORT
SMUDGER BRUSH, FOCUSING THE COLOR
ON THE OUTER CORNER OF YOUR EYE. US-
ING SHORT STROKES, BLEND IT UPWARDS.
WITH A FLUFFY BRUSH, DUST A SOFT
COLOR ON LID. BLEND COLOR INTO THE
CORNER OF YOUR EYE. HIGHLIGHT THE
CENTER OF THE LID AND INNER CORNER
USING A SHIMMERY GREY EYESHADOW.
WITH EYELINER, OUTLINE OUTER EDGE OF
CREASE WITH A V SHAPE. USE A BRUSH
AND SMUDGE OUT THE V SHAPE. BLEND
OUTWARDS AND UPWARDS. TRY TO KEEP
COLOR OUTSIDE OF THE V SHAPE.
USING A FLUFFY BRUSH, REAPPLY THE LID
COLOR YOU USED EARLIER AND BRING IT TO
MEET THE OUTER CREASE OF YOUR EYE. USE
SMALL CIRCULAR MOTIONS. RE-APPLY YOUR
SHIMMERY GREY COLOR TO HIGHLIGHT
INNER CORNER AND CENTER OF LID.
LINE THE TOP AND BOTTOM LASH LINES
WITH THE PENCIL LINER USED EARLIER.
APPLY A COUPLE COATS OF MASCARA TO
BOTH YOUR TOP AND BOTTOM LASHES.
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BY JENNA HANSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAND MIDDLETON & SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHY
COURTESY OF HOLLY STILWELL & BECKY RUE
F
Fifteen years ago, numbers for the rst an-
nual Scrapbook Buzz and Craft Retreat were
so dismal, the event organizer had to talk her
own mother into attending. As the popularity
of scrapbooking increased in the early 2000s,
so did attendance.
Todays attendees of the retreat need little
persuading, despite the downturn in the num-
ber of women who scrapbook. The retreat has
grown to become one of Green Lake Lutheran
Ministries most well-attended adult events.
Held each fall and spring at Green Lake
Lutheran Bible Camp, the retreat promises
women an extended weekend of relaxation,
fellowship, food and crafting. And in more re-
cent years yoga and on-site massages.
This falls event, set for Nov. 20-23, should be
no exception.
Special touches irreplaceable
The scrapbook goes digital
Holly Stilwell of Litcheld has organized the event for
the past several years. While she says numbers at the re-
treat remain steady, women today opt for digital photo al-
bums or other craft projects in addition to
traditional scrapbooking.
To accom-
modate
this change
in the craft-
ing land-
scape, the
retreat has
evolved from
a scrapbook-
ing retreat to
a general craft
and scrapbook-
ing retreat.
Despite the growing presence of laptops amidst
the scrapbooking paper and supplies in more recent
years, Stilwell says women hold on to traditional
scrapbook methods for the simple fact that a hand-
made scrapbook is irreplaceable.
There are things you can do with traditional scrap-
booking that you just cant do with digital, Stilwell
says. Special touches such as hand-written notes are lost
when you design on a computer.
Stilwell speaks of these special touches from the experi-
ence of losing a close friend unexpectedly, an
avid scrapbooker and young mother of three.
I think of all her scrapbooking; that is what
her family has to remember her, Stilwell
says. She hand-wrote everything in her
scrapbooks a treasure for her family to
have forever.
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Stilwell says while her late friend took great care to doc-
ument the life of her family, scrapbooking does not need
to follow a chronological order.
I dont keep it in order, Stilwell says of her own scrap-
booking, a style she describes as more freestyle. That
way, I dont ever need to consider myself behind.
In her years as organizer of the retreat, Stilwell says
she has noticed two distinct types of scrapbooking:
traditional documentation and free-
style. The former follows a
chronological order,
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moments
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supplies at a recent retreat.
I feel very freed
by my style ...
Relaxed pace, relaxed agenda
The relaxed atmosphere of the retreat allows women to
disconnect from the distractions of daily life and focus in
on projects. Stilwell says there is no pressure to complete
an entire scrapbook; many women may work all weekend
to nish only a few pages.
Stilwell, herself a busy
mother of three girls, says
the retreat sees returning
mothers and daughters, sis-
ters and groups of friends
each year. She says that in
crafting together, women are
able to share stories of lifes
milestones: vacations, births,
adoptions, graduations.
On the last night of the
retreat, Stilwell says women
share their projects with
one another in an informal
show-and-tell. Women are
able to showcase nished pages as well as the special mo-
ments behind the photos.
The event sees roughly 35 women return each fall
and spring, some of whom have never missed a retreat.
Women who originally attended the event alone now re-
turn to reconnect with friends made at past retreats.
A sign of the times
Stilwell encourages any woman interested to register,
and she offers a modern perspective to future attendees.
Her advice?
Honestly? Its probably easier to bring your laptop and
start digital.
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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:
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Attend a group tness class
Set achievable and at-
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Change your rou-
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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.
- Life Happens -
Depression - theres no shame
22 Live it! Magazine
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
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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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MICHELLE
GAUER
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A little taste of
aly
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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
cheese, shredded
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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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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
Trend highlight: Stacking! Find
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possibilities are endless at
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Riddles signature Noventa Diamond gets
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Riddles
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
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1604 1st St. S., Willmar
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