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A few rooms open in town yet... come stay and enjoy great theatre, arts, memorial celebrations, and Amish tours! I may even play violin at the tattoo shop for awhile...hmm...

Vietnam War Veteran Art Exhibit:
Ed will be at the Art Gallery on May 28th. Ed Gittens, very
prolific disabled artist and Vietnam war
veteran, will be presenting an art exhibit. A
fascinating person, Ed will share through his
exhibit his personal experiences in war, putting
together a very complicated puzzle of history,
and what war did to him and the importance of
his art, most of which has never been exhibited
before. He will share war memorabilia, a book
with excerpts of his feelings, and just plain
honesty that is rare for a veteran to speak
about. He will share what art means to him and
to other disabled persons.
May 28 – June 4 Valkyrie Ink &
Art Gallery 467-2444

Memorial Weekend Business Promotions

at the Root River Saloon:
Noon - free brats & dogs
2 pm meat raffle
8:30 - 12:30 Toad Runner Express
Open at Noon
Free juke box sunday nite
On & Off sale open at 10 am
1st drink free to all Veterans
Bar and Off Sale Specials all weekend!
May 28- 30
Root River Saloon
467-3355

at Tours & Treasures:
Store Wide Sale 20% off Fri – Mon: All Ladies
Fashions, All Jewelry, Patterns and Notions, Bike
Baskets and Bags, Entire Stock of Fabric, All
Soaps and Lotions
May 27 – 30
Tours & Treasures
467-4466

at R&M Amish Tours:
Memorial Weekend Special Friday only. $5.00 all
adults. Please mention Memorial Special when
making reservations. Call now as seats are
limited.
May 27
R&M Amish Tours
Depart from the Little River General Store
467-2128

Memorial Day Program:
Honoring our fallen comrades with a parade, a program of patriotic
music and speakers, and a gun salute with taps.
May 30;10 am
Lanesboro Community Memorial Center

Healthy and Delicious!

Tomato Basil Eggplant Parmesan

This is a "for two" recipe... an attempt on my end to not have so many leftovers that don't get eaten! I figured it would be best to start at the root of the problem and just not have any leftovers. But then there's the problem of trying to figure out how hungry my husband is, and always getting it wrong... Anyway, if you're hungry, you'd better double this one!

Ingredients:
1/2 of a large eggplant, sliced in 1/4 inch thick slices (or about 12 slices)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 can of tomato-basil bisque
one block (8 oz) mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup basil pesto

Directions:
1. Lay sliced eggplant on a baking sheet in a single layer, drizzle olive oil over it, and bake at 300 degrees for about 12 minutes, or until softened and dried a bit.
2. Layer the tomato soup and eggplant in a loaf pan so you have 5 layers of soup and 4 layers of eggplant...start and end with the soup.
3. Put on the mozzarella cheese and top with the parmesan.
4. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes
5. Garnish with a drizzle of the basil pesto before serving

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Eagle Bluff: She Is...Outdoors:
This weekend will offer over 20 classes in a variety
of venues, both for the outdoor and indoor
enthusiast. Class choices will include rock
climbing, fly fishing, shooting, treetops, high
ropes course, hiking, canoeing, food
dehydrating, crafting and much more. Come
and enjoy this beautiful spring weekend in the
valleys of Lanesboro! This is a great
opportunity to relax with your girlfriends. Grab
your friends, family and neighbors!
May 20 - 22
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
467-2437
$180

Bluff Country Gathering Weekend:
Both events will feature all our terrific staff/performers.
The legendary Tracy Schwarz and Ginny Hawker
from West Virginia, Ozark-style fiddler Liz Amos,
Mac Benford of the old Highwoods Stringband
from New York, Wisconsin fiddler Tim Foss,
western song purveyors Ron Kane and Meghan
Merker from Montana, multi-instrumentalist and
dance caller Paul Tyler from Chicago, and North
Carolina old time fiddler and singer Bruce
Greene. There will be lots of exciting fiddle, banjo
and guitar music, powerful singing, and traditional
dancing…entertaining, inspiring and educational
for the whole family.
Lanesboro Community Center
(507) 498-5452
Tickets are available only at the door!
Concert May 20; 8 pm
$10
Barn Dance May 21; 8 pm
$8

Whalan Stand Still Parade:
Stroll along and view the parade exhibits in Whalan. "The
Parade doesn't move, the spectators do!"
Parade from 11 am – 12 pm. Celebration
10 am – 5 pm. Visit Artists, Crafters,
Demonstrators, Petting Zoo, and all the
exhibits. Little Blue Choo Train Ride, Egg
McWhalans, Homeade Lefse & Rommegrot
May 21
Whalan MN
467-2446

At the Commonweal
Sylvia: This outrageous comedy challenges
everything we know about love, relationships,
and the meaning of life. A financial trader
facing career burn-out adopts a stray dog who
turns his home, life, and marriage upside-
down. You’ll be “howling” for more!
May 19,20; 7:30 pm (Previews) $20
May 21; 7:30 pm
May 22; 1:30 pm
$30
467-2525

An Enemy of the People:
Newly discovered
health springs offer prosperity to a struggling
town, until a local doctor realizes the waters
are dangerously polluted. How far will a
community go to turn a blind eye when the
truth will bring about their personal ruin.
May 26; 7:30 pm $30

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Beautiful weather and lots of fun planned in Lanesboro this weekend! Get out of the house, bring the kids, and be ready for a great time!

"Over the Back Fence" Community Variety Show:
Enjoy a Community Variety Show at
the St. Mane Theatre! The theme this month
for "Over the Back Fence" will be 'Syttende Mai
and Cinco de Mayo' with local talent and
musical and other guests. Ticket sales and pre-
show music will begin at 7:00 pm. Show will be
broadcast on KFIL Radio 103.1fm on Sunday
nine days following this live show.
May 13; 7:30 – 9 pm
St. Mane Theatre
467-2446
$5

FOOD & FILM event -
Food Tasting & Documentary film:
Lanesboro Arts Center partners
with Lanesboro Local to present a
Food Tasting at 6:30pm - at Lanesboro Local -
followed by the documentary film "Ingredients"
at 7:30pm at the St. Mane Theatre. Public
welcome!
May 14; 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Lanesboro Local
St. Mane Theatre
467-2446
(Lanesboro Local is located
across the street from
the St. Mane Theatre)

At the Commonweal
Sylvia: This outrageous comedy challenges
everything we know about love, relationships,
and the meaning of life. A financial trader
facing career burn-out adopts a stray dog who
turns his home, life, and marriage upside-
down. You’ll be “howling” for more!
PREVIEWS!
May 13,14,19; 7:30 pm
May 15; 1:30 pm
Commonweal Theatre
467-2525
$20

A Mother's Day Meatloaf

For some reason, meatloaf is always associated with mothers. Even in my family, where my dad was the main chef, that stereotype somehow spilled over. So, in honor of Mother's Day, I am posting the best meatloaf recipe ever. And its original, as far as I know... so give it a try! (It's my own, not my mom's! :)

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
5 large mushrooms, VERY finally chopped
2 slices of toast, torn/ground into fine crumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
A dash of salt
Oregano and basil (I tend to use about a teaspoon of each)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
Ketchup

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except ketchup in a large bowl; mix well
Place is a meatloaf/bread pan and smooth the top
Pour a little bit of water over the top of the meatloaf
Bake at 375 degrees for 70-80 minutes
When the timer reaches 15 minutes, drain and add ketchup to the top

The Weekly-- Celebrate Mother's Day!

Celebrate your mom/wife/grandmother/sister/aunt or any mother in Lanesboro this weekend! There are LOTS of fun things to do, and great meals planned. My pics would be antiquing, birding, and biking...but that's just me. Coffee Street Inn still has openings, so call and reserve and I can help you plan the perfect weekend!

Happy Mothers Day!
May 8

Mothers Day Brunch at Eagle Bluff:
Menu featuring local foods
Seatings Available between 10 am & 1:30 pm
Eagle Bluff
467-2437
$18/Adult
$12/6-12
Free 5 – under

Mother’s Day Special at Kari's Restaurant:
4 Course Scandinavian Menu Served Family Style
11 am – 3 pm
Kari’s
467-3381
$16.95/ Adult
$9.95/ 6 – 12
Free/5 – under

Mothers Day Buffet at the Old Barn Resort:
All items made from scratch
10:30 am – 2 pm
The Old Barn Resort
467-2512
$12.95/ Adult
$10.95/ Seniors
$7.95/ 5-12
$1 year/ 1 – 2

Mother’s Day Special at Pedal Pushers:
Apricot Glazed Ham or Braised Chicken Dinner & Full Menu
10:30 am – 2 pm
Pedal Pushers Café
467-1050
$9.95

Mothers Day at the Riverside:
Bring mom in for the meal she deserves.
Complimentary glass of wine w/meal for mom!
11 am – 8 pm
Riverside on the Root
467-3663

Commonweal Theatre:
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
Newly discovered health springs offer prosperity to a
struggling town, until a local doctor realizes the
waters are dangerously polluted. How far will a
community go to turn a blind eye when the
truth will bring about their personal ruin.
May 5,6,7; 7:30 pm
May 8; 1:30 pm
Commonweal Theatre
467-2525
$30

The Month in Review--April

I love reading all the notes I receive from guests! It's also been really fun to connect with them on Facebook and over Twitter. (What? You didn't know we had those? Friend Coffee street Inn now!! :) Anyway, here are a few guest comments from last month.

"We so enjoyed the relaxing stay and would like to stay again! Enjoyed the Parkway Pub and the Winery too" --A couple from Cedar Rapids, IA in our Mini-Cappuccino Suite, April 3

"Our first stay at Coffee Street Inn. Have stayed at other places, but we like have the microwave and mini-fridge in our room." Very familiar with town--been coming here for 20+ years! A nice relaxing getaway." --A couple from Carleton, MN in our Java room, April 2

"This was a really wonderful stay. We came here at night with our dog Arthur-- he is a standard poodle. In the morning before breakfast we went around downtown. We really loved it. Loved the smell of the cows. Also, we loved the coffee here; it was delicious! Thank you so much! We really want to come back in the summer!" -- A family from Plymouth, MN in our Double Espresso room April 7

"We are back! Last year we stayed in the Java room. This time, we got the privelege of staying in the Latte room that is newly remodeled and it looks great! Even though it was a cold and yucky weekend we caught lots of fish. Be back next year! Had a great stay, thanks for the good service and brand new room to stay in! Trout opener in Lanesboro, MN was an awesome day!" -- A couple from Austin, MN in our Latte room, April 15-17

"Check out the Commonweal Theatre, EXCELLENT production! The Old Village Hall food is fabulous! Niagra Cave in Harmony was a blast!" --A couple from Buffalo, MN in our Latte room, April 24

"We will have to come back to this wonderful town when the weather is more accommodating. We really enjoyed the Commonweal Theatre and dinner at Old Village Hall. Thanks for letting us bring our dog! She loved Eagle Bluff." -- A couple from Winona, MN in our Latte room, April 30