This weekend, preview events are still events
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Mar. 6—ROCHESTER — No matter how good, previews before a good movie are really just advertisements. However, previews of events are still events.
An upcoming preview of the Rochester Thaw music festival at Little Thistle is still a concert.
Rochester singers and songwriters Josiah Smith and Hannah Lou Woods are playing a free show Thursday, March 9. Both are part of the lineup for Thaw, which takes place March 25 at six venues in downtown Rochester.
What: Thaw pop up at Little Thistle.
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, March 9.
Where: Little Thistle Brewing Co., 2031 14th St. NW.
If St. Patrick's Day is fun, why not have a St. Patrick's week? The Kasson Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual St. Patrick's Day parade a week before the holiday. The parade starts by the Kasson Mini Mall at about 3:45 p.m. and ends at the Kasson American Legion Post 333 at about 4:15 p.m.
A costume contest will be held at the Legion Post following the parade. The parade will also feature at least one member of the Caledonian Pipe Band.
What: St. Paddy's Day Parade and costume contest.
When: 3:45 p.m; 4:15 p.m., Saturday, March 11.
Where: Kasson American Legion Post 333, Kasson, Minnesota.
Snow is still on the ground, but it's indoor planting season and outdoor planning season. Salem Glen Winery is hosting a seed exchange Thursday, March 9. People are invited to bring their extra seeds, plants, cuttings and knowledge to share with other growers.
Master Gardener Kelly Kirkpatrick will be giving a talk on seed harvesting and saving and the benefits seed saving has on the ecosystem.
What: Salem Glen Winery's seed exchange.
When: 5 p.m., Thursday, March 9.
Where: Salem Glen Winery, 5211 60th Ave. SW.
How much: $12.
Author Jenna Miller is celebrating her debut young adult novel, "Out of Character" with a book talk and signing at Garden Party Books. A queer, body-positive love story, the events in the novel primarily take place in Minnesota. The story borrows elements from Jenna's own life growing up in the Midwest, which she'll share at Garden Party Books.
What: Jenna Miller, author talk and signing of "Out of Character."
When: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11.
Where: Garden Party Books, 602 Seventh St. NW.
More information: Register at
