Thursday, November 5th, is a big night in downtown Northfield.  The Fine Craft Collective has moved to a new expanded space at 200 Division Street and is holding an Artists’ Reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

But wait, there’s more…Jill Enestvedt and Krin Finger are opening Studio Elements, also from 5 to 8 p.m.  It’s a monthly market of fine art, unique gifts, and fun junk, at 16 Bridge Square.

Hold on, there’s even more…an Opening Reception for “Transcending the Intentional” , a show by three Minnesota artists, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Northfield Arts Guild.

Also on Thursday, it’s Ghosts by the Release Dance Company of Northfield, 7 p.m., Northfield Middle School, Andrew Burgess on Bonhoeffer’s understanding of Kierkegaard, 7 p.m., Dittman Center on the St. Olaf College campus, Lecture/Booksigning by Dr. Henry Emmons, 7 p.m., Monarch Gift Shop, St. Olaf Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Skoglund Center on the St. Olaf College campus, Carey Langer, 8 p.m., Tavern Lounge (riverside of the Archer House), Karaoke at Froggy Bottoms and Area 51 at the Contented Cow.

Friday, November 6th, Norwegian Cowboy, 7 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m., High School Auditorium, Measure for Measure, 8 p.m., Arena Theater on the Carleton College campus, Bergen Woodwind Quartet, 8:15 p.m., Christiansen Hall of Music on the St. Olaf College campus, D J Music, 9 p.m., Rueb’N’Stein, Mark Mraz at Froggy Bottoms and A.J. at the Contented Cow.

Saturday, November 7th, My Green Roof: A Conversation, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Just Food Co-op, Over and Backish Benefit Show, 1 – 3 p.m., Northfield Senior Center, Jeff Ray, 7 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m., High School Auditorium, Measure for Measure, 8 p.m., Arena Theater on the Carleton College campus, Carleton Choir Concert, 8 – 9:30 p.m., Concert Hall on the Carleton College campus, D J Music, 9 p.m., Rueb’N’Stein, Taylor Baggott at the Contented Cow and D J Music at Froggy Bottoms.

Sunday, November 8th, Choral Day Concert, 4 p.m., Skoglund Center on the St. Olaf College campus, Coffee, Tea, and a Chair, 5 – 8 p.m., The HideAway, Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7 p.m., and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow.