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The Proper Way to Sip Tea

Submitted by Kit Cross on Tuesday, May 8th, 7:58 am
The Proper Way to Sip Tea

Did you know there is a proper way to sip tea?

It seems like an odd question, but that is just one of the many things an etiquette class at the Hormel Historic Home is aiming to teach students.

The classes are aimed at young ladies ages 9-14, but adults are welcome.

Among the other lessons is learning the best way to introduce yourself.

The classes will prepare you to attend the finest dinner parties.

Cost is $5.00 per person. Register at the Hormel Historic Home. The class is presented by the library and the Hormel Historic Home.

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Broadway Musical, RENT, Rocks the Riverland Stage

Submitted by Phenda Varnie on Tuesday, April 17th, 11:32 am
Broadway Musical, RENT, Rocks the Riverland Stage

Information from Riverland Community College

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Musical, the Broadway phenomenon RENT finishes out the Riverland theatre season.

The play performs two weekends starting April 20. Considered a modern day classic, RENT is a ground-breaking musical that resonates across generations and reminds us there’s “No Day But Today.”

With a book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, RENT is recommended for audiences 14 and older due to language and mature content.

Riverland Director Lindsey Duoos Williams directs RENT. Scot A. Schwark is the musical director. Bridget Halvorson is choreographer. The set and lighting designer is James Douglass. The costumes are by Kaye Perry.

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WSU Will Discuss Effects of YouTube

Submitted by Phenda Varnie on Wednesday, April 4th, 11:13 am
WSU Will Discuss Effects of YouTube

Information from Winona State University's Office of Public Information

Winona State University will host “Sh*t Folks Say: An Examination of Society, Pop Culture and YouTube” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Stark Science Lab 103.

This year, a YouTube phenomenon spread across the Internet. The video series initially began with the viral video, "Sh*t Girls Say," a one-minute clip poking fun at stereotypes of women. This video was swiftly followed by "Sh*t Black Girls Say,” “Sh*t Latina Girls Say,” “Sh*t Gay Guys Say” and "Sh*t White Girls Say to Black Girls." These videos seem humorous, but feelings of humor are joined by complex and unnerving depictions of social issues plaguing the 21st century.

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It's Time to Get Grumpy

Submitted by David Springer, ABC 6 Assistant News Director
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 6:37pm

It'll be OK to get grumpy in Wabasha this weekend. Well... not really, but the city will be hosting its annual Grumpy Men Festival.

The event is based on the movie "Grumpy Old Men" which is based on life in Wabahsa. We're told the screen writer based the movie on his grandfather who was born and bred in Wabasha.

When the festival started 19 years ago, it had lots to do with the movie, but officials from the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Chamber of Commerce say these days it's more about celebrating winter.

     "Ya know, (it) gets to be a little long. it gets to be drawn out and everything and so having people come here in the winter and hey... we do have a ski hill, we can ice fish, we can do this.

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Join ABC 6 News At Mower County Humane Society Benefit

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 8:47am
Join ABC 6 News At Mower County Humane Society Benefit

The Mower County Humane Society is hosting a fundraiser this weekend.  Join some members of the ABC 6 News Team at the event.

The event includes a spaghetti dinner and silent auction.  It is also an opportunity to sign up to become a member of the MCHS and contribute money towards the care of the animals and a new building to house them.

Join ABC 6 NEWS ANCHORS Melanie Bloom and Kenny King as well as ABC 6 NEWS CHIEF METEOROLOGIST Rusty Dawkins and ABC 6 NEWS METEOROLOGIST Chris Kuball at the event.

If you go:

  • Mower County Humane Society Spaghetti Fundraiser
  • Sunday, February 19th
  • 4-7pm
  • Holiday Inn Ballroom, Austin
  • $10 for adults, $4 for children 8 and younger
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'Ring Round the Moon' to Open at Riverland Theatre

Submitted by Phenda Varnie on Wednesday, February 8th, 12:56 pm
'Ring Round the Moon' to Open at Riverland Theatre


Information from Riverland Community College

The Riverland Community College Theatre 2011-2012 season continues with the comedy Ring Round the Moon, Feb. 15-19 at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre on the Austin campus.

Ring Round the Moon, by Jean Anouilh and adapted by Christopher Fry, is filled with glamour, romance, intrigue, and laughs!  This enchanting and witty comic tale centers on wealthy twin brothers: Frederic, who is shy and sensitive, and Hugo, who is aggressive and scheming.  To prevent Frederic from entering into a loveless marriage, Hugo devises a plan to save him. The result is a clever mix of comedy and drama, filled with mistaken identities, misguided love affairs, and an unexpected happy ending.

Riverland Director Lindsey Duoos Williams directs Ring Round the Moon. The set and lighting designer is James Douglass. The costumes are by Kaye Perry.

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Minnesota School Kids Invited to Enter Endangered Species Art Contest

Submitted by Mike Schram on Monday, February 6th, 5:27 pm
Minnesota School Kids Invited to Enter Endangered Species Art Contest

Information from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:

Minnesota youth in kindergarten through grade 12 can be part of the first annual Minnesota Endangered Species Youth Art Contest, designed to showcase student art and raise awareness of Minnesota’s rarest animals and plants.

Winners of the contest, sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will be chosen in four age categories, with an overall winner selected. 

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