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Monday, November 9, 2009

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Steely Dan delivers thrills for '70s-loving music geeks

Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo offered 1977's "Aja," its biggest album, in its entirety and then cut loose at Northrop with some headphone classics.

Star Tribune movie critic Colin Covert says Disney's new version of "A Christmas Carol" overwhelms the senses, and story, of Dickens' classic.

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Television: Neal Justin

Number of the day: 40!

People of all ages know how to get to "Sesame Street" - even if they already know their ABCs.

Photo right: Bert and Ernie

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Kiss in NYC

Kiss in NYC

Kiss packed Target Center on Saturday, even with fill-in members. The show's guilty-pleasure value was debatable.

Beddor is his own wonderland

The Minnesotan responsible for "There's Something About Mary" is now a fantasy-book mogul with dreams of being the next J.K. Rowling.

Photo right: Author Frank Beddor

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Almost 25 years after his "Casanova's Homecoming" opened the Ordway Center, composer Dominick Argento reflects on his work and the state of opera.

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Bar: Sweeney's Saloon. This neighborhood bar in St. Paul is a great late-night happy hour spot for a group of friends.

Deal: Two happy hours. Daytime: $2.50 all Summit pints and 50-cent tacos (limit five). Late-night: $5 off domestic pitchers of beer, 60-cent wings and $3 basket of fries.

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Info: 96 N. Dale St., St. Paul. 651-221-9157. www.sweeneyssaloon.com

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National Park Service gives $150,000 to upgrade Sokol Hall

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