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Good frosty morning from Collegeville,

Today is bell ringing day at Coborn’s on Cooper. Stop by between 2 pm and 4 pm and bring cash. This is the season of way too many choices on entertainment. Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of introducing “The Celtic Tenors” at The Paramount. Three young men from Ireland who have been touring together for many years. I wonder who came up with the idea of three tenors singing together? The sound is unique and I for one was impressed. I purchased their Christmas CD and I am enjoying it both at home and in the car.

Wednesday was the annual St. Joseph Chamber Christmas party at the Gorecki Center at College of Saint Benedict. I sat with the folks from The Closet 2 Closet, a thrift shop in downtown St. Joe. Most of us won a door prize and in fact, I won the grand prize, a Kuerig coffee maker. A very handy item indeed.

Later on this afternoon heralds the first St. Joseph Winterwalk event. At 5 pm you’ll find glowing luminaries lighting Minnesota Street and College Avenue. There will be a tree lighting on the patio of Bello Cucina at 6 pm with a visit from Santa at 6:30. Several shops are offering cider and cookies and staying open for this event. Come to St. Joseph and you can choose from either The Local Blend or Bello Cucina. At Bello Cucina you can make reservations. 320-363-4534.

The George Maurer Christmas show is next Monday evening at The Paramount Theatre. This is a must attend for me and I hope to see you there. Paramountarts.org

The APHC show this week is a live broadcast from The Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul. Special guests include roadhouse R&B partiers the Marcia Ball Band, soprano Maria Jette and cellist Sally Dorer. The Royal Academy of Radio Actors along with the December Boys Band will join Garrison who will bring you the latest news from Lake Wobegon. Enjoy the show. The weather will be great for standing in line for the rush tickets. Consider it.

“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen