It’s been quite a while since I’ve picked up the banjo, so I got the itch to play recently, but didn’t really know where to find any local jam groups. In a previous blog, I wrote about my encounter with an old-timey family band. That conversation led to my discovery of a regular bluegrass and country jam group that meets on Friday nights in Rochester.
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Farmers Market
Saturday was a full day, starting with a visit to the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market. They are conveniently located at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, with ample parking, and now cozily located in Building 35. Even on a brisk December day the atmosphere (and temperature) is warm and friendly.
Mayowood
One of the must-see attractions of Rochester is the Mayowood mansion, former home to Dr. Charlie Mayo. Now operated by the History Center of Olmsted County, the recently renovated mansion is once again open to visitors on a limited basis.
Festival of Trees
Jan and I took time today to visit the annual Festival of Trees at the Mayo Civic Center. It’s a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes in Rochester, a nonprofit that serves disabled adults.
Mayo Clinic Art
It will take more than one blog post to cover all of the Mayo Clinic art there is to see. We’ll take a look at a few of my favorites, including one that only recently came back to light.
