It’s warming up to the 20s and even 30s on Friday and Saturday…and then dropping back down to the single digits on Sunday and Monday.  Hey, that’s why we Minnesotans are hardier, healthier, and way more productive than the rest.  But the short-term heat-wave is a good excuse to get out and about…and hear some great local music, this weekend in downtown Northfield.

Friday, December 27th: Sweet Jazz, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Contented Cow; Lonesome Dan Kase, 8:00 p.m., Tavern Lounge; Greg Herriges & Tony Berg, 8:00 p.m., Contented Cow; and Tim Howe, 9:00 p.m., Froggy Bottoms River Pub.

Saturday, December 28th: Anna Marie Mitchell (pictured), 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Contented Cow; and Carey Langer, 8:00 p.m., Tavern Lounge.

Sunday, December 29th: Quiz Night, 8:00 p.m., Contented Cow.