Events
Groovin’ and Movin’ Dance
Friday, November 8
7:00-9:00pm
Love the music of the 60s? The jerk, the monkey, heaven knows what moves we make. No partner, no problem, we just danced!
“I Heard it through the Grapevine”, 50 North is celebrating the 60s with a D.J. playing all our favorite hits. We may end up “Dancing in the Streets.” We hope there “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough” to keep you away from this fun event. 60’s attire encouraged but not necessary. The night will make us “Glad All Over!”
FiftyNorth members will be making “Special Guest Appearances” as: Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, The Angels and more.
Fondue Favorites and Jello Jigglers will be served.
Cost: $10
Space: Room 103/105
St. Olaf Musicians in Concert at FiftyNorth
Thursday, November 21
2:00-3:00pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by St. Olaf students. Music will be traditional classical music and “easily recognizable”.
The performance will include; a violin viola duo, a string quartet, and a vocalist group as well.
You are sure to be thoroughly entertained!
Capacity: 80
Cost: Free will donation
Space: room 103
Readers Theatre – OF SNIPPENS DILEMMA Performance
Friday, December 6, 6:00-7:30pm
Readers Theatre – OF SNIPPENS DILEMMA Performance
Saturday, December 7, 2:00-3:30pm
Of Snippens Dilemma
by Edna & Howard Hong, St. Olaf College Adapted by Sylvia Langworthy
Once again Snippen through the magic of readers theatre comes to life on stage at FiftyNorth for a holiday treat!
Sometimes in a theatre group such as ours we build history and legends about a certain theatre piece. Snippen is one of my legends and it has become a legend for many reasons. One of the reasons is the charm of the folktale itself and story it tells of a little Norwegian Nisse and his journey to find a place of his own where he can be loved and useful to the people who love him. Another is the magic of those original productions and how adults and children remember the moment when that theatre production became theirs.
I still remember the day I found this charming little story in a collection of holiday stories from the Children’s Room Collection in the Rochester Public Library. I remember the feel of the book and my instant attraction to the story itself, an attraction so strong that it led me to write to the authors, Edna and Howard Hong of St. Olaf College to get their permission to adapt it for the stage. Much to my dismay, it had been given to another organization to develop but Edna encouraged mem to try to do what I could. So, I did.
A letter came back granting me the permission and I was immersed in the creation of the play which would become Snippen’s Dilemma. Not only was I busy creating the play, but I became interested in the folk culture that supports and develops a story like this. When it was ready for casting, it fast became each and every character’s devotion. We all became devoted to the making of this play and because it was ours, we could work it and change it to fit our needs and that of the story. When it finally went on stage in performance, it was truly a gift from the actors, crew and designers, to the audience and out of this a legend was born. Now we once again have taken on the task to create this piece as part of the holiday and this play is offered to you.
The magic is in motion and we look forward to seeing you in our audience as Snippen’s Dilemma takes to the stage at FiftyNorth.
Director: Sylvia M. Langworthy
Capacity: 70
Cost: $10
Space: Rooms 103/105
HOLIDAY RADIO REVUE & CHRISTMAS THIEVES, and Dessert
Sunday, December 8
2:00-4:30pm
Location: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, and Culver’s Restaurant
Transportation is on your own.
For people who are interested in learning more about the future of Theater at FiftyNorth
The first half of the show is filled with Holiday music from three different and fabulously talented groups…it’s a surprise…for now 🙂
Christmas Thieves: Uh oh…the pro actors from England can’t do the radio show (lutefisk is involved…), who will save the day? A very Minnesota-style type of unique set-up for a hilarious comedy.
Following the show, we’ll meet at Culver’s on Hwy 3 for dessert (on your own) and a discussion about forming a new theater group at FiftyNorth. We’re calling the group “Lively” because we want this to be a chance to try new things, act out some jokes and skits, sing and dance to the music.
Watch for upcoming events in the FiftyNorth newsletter, and plan to get involved in finding ways to laugh along with us.