The holidays are behind us and 2011 is really here.  Time to enjoy the rich offering of arts, culture, and entertainment in Downtown Northfield.

Thursday, January 6th: Marv Gohman, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge; and Matt Arthur & Friends, 8 to 11 p.m., Contented Cow.

Friday, January 7th: Jim Lenway, 5 to 7 p.m., Contented Cow; Broadway and Bunnies, 7:30 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Theater; The Path of the Onnagata: From Male to Female, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall on the Carleton College campus; and Sasha Mercedes, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge.

Saturday, January 8th: Wake-Robin, 12 to 1 p.m., Bittersweet; Chance Meeting, 8 p.m., Contented Cow; and Jon Manners, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge.

Sunday, January 9th: Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7:30 p.m., and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow.

Monday, January 10th: Multe, 7:30 p.m., Contented Cow.