Arts Events Calendar

LISTING OF EVENTS & ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

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Arts events and Activities in our Region

What: Intercultural Beading Circle Workshops through the Miikanan Gallery
Where: Watermark’s Education Studio
When: Wednesdays from 11 – 3pm; through May 22nd, 2024. 
More info: Drop in and bring your own project or learn how to get started.
No Charge – No registration required. Watch Facebook or check with Watermark for weather cancellations 218- 444-7570. watermarkartcenter.org/product/beading-circle/
Throughout this series, the Miikanan Gallery hopes to support artists and participants coming together to build community through sharing knowledge of artistic and cultural traditions that use the same materials, but each in their own way thus enriching the creative landscape of our region.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

What: Creating Art from Nature with Sonja Larsen
Where: Lakeview Gallery at the Watermark Art Center
When: Exhibit runs from March 25th through June 22nd
More Info: Used for scientific purposes as well as art, nature printing dates from prehistoric times. Larsen prefers the indirect method of draping her subject with thin paper or fabric and applying color with sponges. Visit https://watermarkartcenter.org/ for more details and information.

What: Middle School Show
Where: Kaul Gallery at the Watermark Art Center
When: Exhibit runs May 3rd through May 24th
More Info: Showcasing works by students from Bemidji Middle School, St. Philips Middle School, Voyageur’s Expeditionary School, and LaPorte Middle School. Visit https://watermarkartcenter.org/ for more details and information.

What: Bi-Mawadishiwewaad When they come to visit With Samuel Zimmerman
Where: Miikanan Gallery at the Watermark Art Center
When: Exhibit runs May 17th through August 17th. Reception will be held June 28th, 5pm-7pm.
More Info: Zimmerman reimagines the symbolism of the Ojibwe clans while incorporating the landscape of Lake Superior’s North Shore while infusing expressionism. Visit https://watermarkartcenter.org/ for more details and information.

What: Open Jam
Where: May 21st, 7pm-9pm
When: LogJammerz in Cass Lake
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What: Open Mic in Park Rapids
Where: May 21st, 7pm-9pm
When: Zorbaz in Park Rapids
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What: Two Hearted
Where: Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge, in Bemidji
When: May 22nd 5:30pm-8:30 pm
More Info: Join us at Ruttger’s for a folksy, jazzy, live music show!

What: Lydia Rose
Where: Ole’s Bar and Grill in Walker
When: May 22nd 6pm-9pm
More Info: This is a live music show of a trio band that plays primarily rock n soul. Featuring upcoming singer-songwriter Lydia Rose.

What: Open Mic at LaPorte
Where: Popple Bar in LaPorte
When: May 22nd 6pm-9pm
More Info: This will be a get together of music, dancing, etc. The mic is open but if you want to jam you may need to reserve a spot by calling!

What: After 5 Hooley-gans
Where: Keg n Cork in Bemidji
When: May 23rd, 5pm-7pm
More Info: Join the After 5 Hooley-gans at Bemidji’s Keg n Cork for a great meal and your favorite tunes! After 5 Hooley-gans music includes country, country rock, Irish, and old-time rock with tight vocal harmonies and the unique sounds of a wide instrumental variety.

What: KOJB Anishinaabe Arts and Music Festival
Where: Cedar Lakes Casino in Cass Lake
When: May 24th and 25th, 11am-9pm
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What: Pond Critters
Where: Lake Bemidji State Park
When: May 26th, 1pm-2pm
More Info: Discover the fascinating aquatic life living in Bass Creek and the Marina! Get an up-close look at whirligig beetles, baby dragonflies, water boatmen and backswimmers. We may even find crayfish, leeches or tadpoles! Stop by any time between 1 pm and 2 pm at the picnic tables by the marina which is on the south end of the main parking lot.

What: Hat Bar
Where: Lazy Jack’s bar in Bemidji
When: May 30th 6pm to 9pm
More Info: Ages 16 and up, join us for our guided DIY Hat Bar experience at Lazy Jack’s in Bemidji! You will design a one-of-a-kind styled hat that reflects your personality! Our hat artist will guide you each step of the way to design and decorate your hat with unique techniques and accessories! The price is $60/person plus an additional $3.50 service fee. Included will be an adjustable wide brim hat and 4 accessories (Additional accessories will be available for purchase.) Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Ticket is transferable.

What: Shout! The Mod Musical
Where: Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji
When: June 2nd 7pm-9:30pm
More Info: With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions, and outrageous dance moves, SHOUT! The Mod Musical takes audiences back to the music, style, and freedom of the 1960s. The musical revue rolls out arrangements of the decade’s hits including To Sir with Love, Downtown, Son of a Preacher Man, Windy, and more classics. SHOUT! Follows five British women as they navigate the decade, chronicling the vibrant ’60s like flipping through a musical magazine. A tribute to the dynamic, independent singers of the era featuring Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Cilla Black, and many more who were instrumental in redefining society’s attitudes towards gender. Dig out your tie-dyed tees and bell-bottom jeans and get ready to sing and dance as long as SHOUT! The Mod Musical has all the vintage nostalgia you’ve been looking for. Visit http://www.thechieftheater.com/ for more information.

What: (Re)Collect with Susanna Gaunt
Where: Watermark Art Center
When: Exhibit runs June 7th through August 21st. Reception will be held July 12th, 5pm-7pm
More Info: Working with a variety of materials, Gaunt makes two- and three-dimensional works that provide an interactive experience. Inspired by natural history, she collects natural specimens as objects along with observations of nature and uses both to explore ideas in the studio. Her pieces are displayed as a coherent assembly of repeated forms designed to encourage the viewer to move in for a closer look. Through her work, she explains “I search for ways to impose unexpected connections between human and animal, blurring the lines between the observer and the observed: the human figure is pinned in a specimen drawer; human organs are collaged with insect anatomy; human and animal details are inventoried on toe tags. The entanglement can disrupt what is known and therefore open a door to reflection.” Gaunt strives to incorporate more sustainable materials, for example: by transforming old work into new; making her own paper from scraps; or even gathering together a tangle of thread. Visit https://watermarkartcenter.org/ for more details and information.

What: Drawn to Nature Observing and Documenting Itasca State Park
Where: Itasca State Park
When: July 28th through July 31st
More Info: Throughout history, explorers recorded their natural history observations and travel through adventures in notebooks. This tradition continues in the. present day as practice of nature journaling. Hone your own powers of observation in this course as you explore natural spaces. Learn the basics of nature journaling, then head out to the field to capture what you see and experience on the page. No art background or expensive supplies needed. Just a desire to explore the intersection of imagination and observation. Visit https://cbs.umn.edu/itasca/education/science-craft?utm_campaign=science_of_craft_-_main_social&utm_medium=ad&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2bUQhOW6Up1rDtUPgNGPxRDFN2pes5a6avYNbnH_MK4M9VSxQd6XLVHKE for more information.

What: Writing the Wild: A Northwoods-inspired Poetry and Prose Course
Where: Itasca State Park
When: August 1st through August 4th
More Info: Immerse yourself in nature and reflect on how it has intersected with your life and shaped your perspective. Then, translate those insights into poetry and prose. Experiential learning and activites designed to draw out insights will help you on your creative journey. This unique course will provide you with room to create and inspiration to keep you motivated long after this foray to the northwoods.

What: Creative cafe at Gallery North
Where: Gallery North in Bemidji
When: Every third tuesday of the month beginning August 20th, 4pm-6pm
More Info: You are invited to the Gallery North’s Creative Cafe event, where artists will take you on a hands-on adventure into the arts. Come sip, nibble goodies, connect, make art, and enjoy! Classes are geared to ages 12 and up and all materials are provided for each activity. Cost is $10 per activity, no pre-registration is required. Creative Cafe activities are sponsored by Gallery North and Paul Bunyan Communications.

ON-GOING MONTHLY Events and Activities

*Mudsong Calendar of Monthly Activities*

This link hosts a regional live music calendar, as well as links and bios to the bands I know of gigging in the region. www.mudsong.net/bemidjilive.html

*Watermark Art Center Calendar of Events*

Visit WatermarkArtCenter.org for detailed exhibit, event and class information. Watermark galleries are free and open to the public Monday – Saturday from 10 to 5pm and located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota, 218-444-7570.Follow Watermark Art Center on Facebook for updates and upcoming events.

*Bagley Area Arts Collaborative presents Writer’s Gathering*
Meets every first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Bagley Library Community Room. All writer’s from every level are welcome! Share and discuss written work with other writer’s and develop supportive friendships!

*Northern Artist Association*

Northern Artist Association members meet on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at the Eagles Club in Bemidji. Lots of fun! Just visit a bit, have breakfast/brunch, and maybe paint a little! members are welcome to join! Check out our NEW website at Northern Artist Association.

*The Bemidji Chorale*

The Bemidji Chorale is a mixed chorus that welcomes singers of all voice types. The choir rehearses from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Monday evenings from September to April, with public concerts in Fall and Spring. Contact James Bowyer for more information via email: james.bowyer@bemidjistate.edu or call: 206-551-6147.

*Wildflower Events and Workshops*

Events and Workshops for Shannon Lucas-Westrum and Wildflower Cottage Shop.

Clear Waters Life Center – [Gonvick]

Create it! Sessions: Once a month, learn something new! Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced skills of all ages are welcome. Second Monday of the Month

Community Art Studios: A variety of studio mentors are ready to help you with your project if you need assistance. All ages welcome, adult supervision is required for 12 and younger.

New monthly membership for CWLC’s Community Art Studios is here! For $30 a month you can use our Art Studio during open hours, whatever supplies you need and you get free admission to Create It! Sessions (excluding material fees). Check out our website for more details: www.clearwaterslife.org/art-experiences.

COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDARS

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