Join us March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at the Red Lake Pregnant Women & Families Program from 5PM to 7:30PM. Our space is downstairs in the red building next to the Red Lake Youth Shelter. All are welcome.

Bring your own project, come make a ribbon skirt for free, or just come hang out and wait for inspiration. We hope to have some kind of snack available each week, and there are sewing machines available for use.

5pm-7:30pm Every Tuesday. (March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)

Email lizspb21@gmail.com with any questions/concerns.

Cost: $20 registration fee and $20 supply fee due at time of class to instructor.

In this hands-on class, each student will paint and stencil a unique design on a 24” long live edge wood board.

You’ll have the opportunity to choose and select from a variety of pre-cut stencils to create a one of a kind piece of art. No prior experience is necessary- just come ready to have fun and be creative with acrylic painting and stenciling techniques.

Tuesday March 25th, 6pm-8pm

For more information or to register for this event, please visit here. Or call (218)333-3284

FREE WORKSHOPS! NMF is hosting workshops throughout the region to encourage attendees to consider the intersection of disaster and philanthropy and the role of funders and community in all phases of disaster. These workshops are free, but registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Roseau MARCH 27th • 1pm to 3pm

Mahnomen APRIL 1st • 1pm to 3pm

Virtual APRIL 3rd • 10am to Noon

Registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, Feb 6- March 27th with a final performance on Friday, March 28th.

Headwaters Music and Arts is thrilled to introduce our brand-new Adult Rock Band program, designed for anyone 18 and older with a passion for music—whether you’re just starting out or already have a few performances under your belt.

* Developing your skills: Explore new musical techniques and genres while learning to play in a group.

* Collaboration and creativity: Work with your bandmates to choose songs, create unique arrangements, and even write original music.

* Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience with setting up and breaking down band equipment and preparing for live performances.

* Expanding your horizons: Bring your own instrument and equipment and even learn to play different instruments. Limited instruments are available for participants who don’t have their own.

Headwaters Rock Band is not just for kids! Give us a call at 444-5606 for more information.

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, Feb 6- March 27th with a final performance on Friday, March 28th.

Headwaters Music and Arts is thrilled to introduce our brand-new Adult Rock Band program, designed for anyone 18 and older with a passion for music—whether you’re just starting out or already have a few performances under your belt.

* Developing your skills: Explore new musical techniques and genres while learning to play in a group.

* Collaboration and creativity: Work with your bandmates to choose songs, create unique arrangements, and even write original music.

* Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience with setting up and breaking down band equipment and preparing for live performances.

* Expanding your horizons: Bring your own instrument and equipment and even learn to play different instruments. Limited instruments are available for participants who don’t have their own.

Headwaters Rock Band is not just for kids! Give us a call at 444-5606 for more information.

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

March 29, 9:30-12:30: "Fun with Watercolor Pencils"

Les will teach you some of the different ways to use your new pencils for different effects. You will pick your project pattern and complete an 8” X 10” watercolor painting using watercolor pencils. All supplies are provided in the kit! Ages 10-18.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

There is a class fee of $35. Class size is limited to 16 participants. All materials are provided by the instructor. Register for this class at www.bagleyarts.org

Are you looking for fun and creative ways to dye your easter eggs this year? Why not use alcohol inks?

Alcohol ink easter eggs! Dress up your holiday easter table with these beautiful eggs- no experience needed, just bring one dozen blown-out white eggs and Carole will supply everything else and let’s have some fun!

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

Think Spring! Take our Porch Pottery class, starting March 22!

Porch Pottery. Class fee of: $100.00. With instructor Tom Daly

Class dates:

March 22nd & 29th, 10am-12pm (Building Pots)

April 12th, 10:00-12pm (Glazing pots) May 27th, 10:00-11:30am (Pick up pots and potluck)

Unleash your creativity in our relaxing Porch Pottery Workshop! With 25 lbs of high-quality clay at your fingertips, Tom Daly will guide you through step-by-step techniques to craft unique, functional garden pots perfect for your outdoor space. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on session promises fun, inspiration, and a chance to connect with fellow creators.

On the last day when you come to pick up your finished pieces, you’ll get to choose vegetable and/or flower seedlings to bring home and plant.

Register today!

https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../porch-pottery...

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

March 29, 1:30-4:30: "Circular Basket"

Base starts at 4 1/2 inches square and ends as a circular basket 5 inches tall. You will learn to do a filled base and a matchstick run to give a nice finish to the basket. Limit of 8 students, ages 10-18.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

FREE WORKSHOPS! NMF is hosting workshops throughout the region to encourage attendees to consider the intersection of disaster and philanthropy and the role of funders and community in all phases of disaster. These workshops are free, but registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Roseau MARCH 27th • 1pm to 3pm

Mahnomen APRIL 1st • 1pm to 3pm

Virtual APRIL 3rd • 10am to Noon

Registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Learn the art of Line and Wash Watercolor.

This technique blends ink lines with watercolor washes. Basic Watercolor techniques will also be taught in this class. Students will be able to paint an 8”x10” floral design.

Laporte Community ed. Tuesday April 1st at 5pm. $25 material fee.

To register: 2182242288 Ext 1041

Bagley Community Education presents, Porch Sign Class

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Location: Bagley American Legion, Bagley, MN

Fee: $40

Minimum 10 people

Bring a friend and make a new 4 foot porch sign for your yard or garden this spring! No experience needed. Acrylic painting/stenciling on wood with pre-cut stencils. Many designs to choose from.

To Register: 218-694-3232

FREE WORKSHOPS! NMF is hosting workshops throughout the region to encourage attendees to consider the intersection of disaster and philanthropy and the role of funders and community in all phases of disaster. These workshops are free, but registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Roseau MARCH 27th • 1pm to 3pm

Mahnomen APRIL 1st • 1pm to 3pm

Virtual APRIL 3rd • 10am to Noon

Registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

April 5, 9:30-12:30: "Copper for the Younger"

Ages 10-18 learn to play with copper. Make a project to take home. All supplies and tools provided, take a kit home.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

There is a class fee of $35. Class size is limited to 16 participants. All materials are provided by the instructor. Register for this class at www.bagleyarts.org

Are you looking for fun and creative ways to dye your easter eggs this year? Why not use alcohol inks?

Alcohol ink easter eggs! Dress up your holiday easter table with these beautiful eggs- no experience needed, just bring one dozen blown-out white eggs and Carole will supply everything else and let’s have some fun!

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

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

April 5, 1:30-4:30: "Folded Card Making"

Students will be making a 4 1/4” X 5 1/2” folded card with envelope. Students will learn to use inks for coloring, add cutouts, layer elements, embossing, add bling, and using stamp. Students will also receive a packet to take home to make an additional card. Ages 12-18.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

Lead for Inclusion & the Bemidji Public Library presents: Read for Inclusion Storytime. Saturday April 5th 2pm-3pm at the Bemidji Public Library.

Perfect for ages 4-10, but all are welcome!

Interactive story reading led by Lead for Inclusion’s Youth Leadership Board Members!

Engaging discussions about kindness & inclusion! Fun interactive activities for all abilities!

Questions? Contact Shannon at leadforinclusion@gmail.com or 218-209-2345

Bemidji will host the world premiere of a new musical titled “Water from Snow.” Written by local playwright Janet Preus, this contemporary musical features area performers and is set in rural Minnesota.

The musical tells the story of a single mother struggling to come to terms with her past, reconnect with old friends, and finally find peace in her soul. The serious yet humorous musical will open on April 5 at 7 p.m. at Bemidji’s Rail River Folk School. There will be consecutive 7 p.m. performances on April 11 and 12, as well as matinees at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13.

All the music in “Water from Snow” was composed by Janet Preus, Robert Elhai, and Fred Steele.

The show features a diverse cast of characters drawn from Preus’ lifetime in rural Minnesota and incorporates a blend of music from country and blues, pop, and R&B.

Contact:

Janet Preus, jpreus2001@yahoo.com

Sharlene Paquette, sharpaquette@yahoo.com

Bemidji will host the world premiere of a new musical titled “Water from Snow.” Written by local playwright Janet Preus, this contemporary musical features area performers and is set in rural Minnesota.

The musical tells the story of a single mother struggling to come to terms with her past, reconnect with old friends, and finally find peace in her soul. The serious yet humorous musical will open on April 5 at 7 p.m. at Bemidji’s Rail River Folk School. There will be consecutive 7 p.m. performances on April 11 and 12, as well as matinees at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13.

All the music in “Water from Snow” was composed by Janet Preus, Robert Elhai, and Fred Steele.

The show features a diverse cast of characters drawn from Preus’ lifetime in rural Minnesota and incorporates a blend of music from country and blues, pop, and R&B.

Contact:

Janet Preus, jpreus2001@yahoo.com

Sharlene Paquette, sharpaquette@yahoo.com

Line and Wash Spring Floral Watercolor workshop!

Learn the art of Line and Wash Watercolor. This technique blends ink with watercolor washes. Basic watercolor techniques will be taught in this class. Students will paint an 8”x10” floral design.

Community Ed fee: $20

Material Fee: $25 due at time of class to the instructor.

To register please visit: https://bemidjicommunityed.arux.app

for more information: 218 333 3284

Bemidji will host the world premiere of a new musical titled “Water from Snow.” Written by local playwright Janet Preus, this contemporary musical features area performers and is set in rural Minnesota.

The musical tells the story of a single mother struggling to come to terms with her past, reconnect with old friends, and finally find peace in her soul. The serious yet humorous musical will open on April 5 at 7 p.m. at Bemidji’s Rail River Folk School. There will be consecutive 7 p.m. performances on April 11 and 12, as well as matinees at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13.

All the music in “Water from Snow” was composed by Janet Preus, Robert Elhai, and Fred Steele.

The show features a diverse cast of characters drawn from Preus’ lifetime in rural Minnesota and incorporates a blend of music from country and blues, pop, and R&B.

Contact:

Janet Preus, jpreus2001@yahoo.com

Sharlene Paquette, sharpaquette@yahoo.com

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

April 12, 9:30-12:30: "Baskets"

Begins with weaving a 4 by 8 inch rectangular base. Basket is approximately 3 1/2 inches tall with color accent piece woven in the side. This basket has a typical basket rim lashed with a strong waxed thread. Limit of 8 students, ages 10-18.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

Think Spring! Take our Porch Pottery class, starting March 22!

Porch Pottery. Class fee of: $100.00. With instructor Tom Daly

Class dates:

March 22nd & 29th, 10am-12pm (Building Pots)

April 12th, 10:00-12pm (Glazing pots) May 27th, 10:00-11:30am (Pick up pots and potluck)

Unleash your creativity in our relaxing Porch Pottery Workshop! With 25 lbs of high-quality clay at your fingertips, Tom Daly will guide you through step-by-step techniques to craft unique, functional garden pots perfect for your outdoor space. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on session promises fun, inspiration, and a chance to connect with fellow creators.

On the last day when you come to pick up your finished pieces, you’ll get to choose vegetable and/or flower seedlings to bring home and plant.

Register today!

https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../porch-pottery...

Tweens & Teens Artistic Adventures: FREE CLASSES for youth under the age of 18.

April 12, 1:30-4:30: "Self-Portraiture of the Face"

Description of the project: We will be exploring self-portraiture using watercolor pencils to draw the face, focusing on individual elements such as the eyes, the mouth and the nose. We will then introduce a painterly element by incorporating water and paintbrushes to the watercolor pencil drawings. Each student will be supplied with a handheld mirror, a set of watercolor pencils, a paintbrush, a disposable cup and paper. Ages 8 -18.

Classes will be held at the historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN. Registration is required, go online: www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Parks and Recreation will have a link to register for these classes.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through an Artists Engage Community Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

Cost: $45. For ages 21+. Saturday April 12th, 4pm-6pm

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of glazing pottery pieces with potter Tom Daly. You bring your favorite beer, we will provide light appetizers and Tom will walk you through the process of glazing two pre-made pieces, such as a beer mug, wine mug, plate, or bowl. If you are so inclined, you can try out the pottery wheel or other basic pottery techniques. There will be plenty of breaks for socializing and enjoying the food and drinks. Absolutely no art experience is required. Come learn in a fun and supportive environment surrounded by friends. 21+

Register here: https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../pottery-pints...

Bemidji will host the world premiere of a new musical titled “Water from Snow.” Written by local playwright Janet Preus, this contemporary musical features area performers and is set in rural Minnesota.

The musical tells the story of a single mother struggling to come to terms with her past, reconnect with old friends, and finally find peace in her soul. The serious yet humorous musical will open on April 5 at 7 p.m. at Bemidji’s Rail River Folk School. There will be consecutive 7 p.m. performances on April 11 and 12, as well as matinees at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13.

All the music in “Water from Snow” was composed by Janet Preus, Robert Elhai, and Fred Steele.

The show features a diverse cast of characters drawn from Preus’ lifetime in rural Minnesota and incorporates a blend of music from country and blues, pop, and R&B.

Contact:

Janet Preus, jpreus2001@yahoo.com

Sharlene Paquette, sharpaquette@yahoo.com

Bemidji will host the world premiere of a new musical titled “Water from Snow.” Written by local playwright Janet Preus, this contemporary musical features area performers and is set in rural Minnesota.

The musical tells the story of a single mother struggling to come to terms with her past, reconnect with old friends, and finally find peace in her soul. The serious yet humorous musical will open on April 5 at 7 p.m. at Bemidji’s Rail River Folk School. There will be consecutive 7 p.m. performances on April 11 and 12, as well as matinees at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13.

All the music in “Water from Snow” was composed by Janet Preus, Robert Elhai, and Fred Steele.

The show features a diverse cast of characters drawn from Preus’ lifetime in rural Minnesota and incorporates a blend of music from country and blues, pop, and R&B.

Contact:

Janet Preus, jpreus2001@yahoo.com

Sharlene Paquette, sharpaquette@yahoo.com

Monday, April 14, Northwoods Writers Group will have a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Lakeport Firehall in Laporte. Meeting every second & fourth Mondays - same time & place.

Future meetings include: April 28, May 12 (no meeting on May26 Memorial Day); & June 9 & 23.

Thank you, any questions? Please call: 218 224-2516.

Watch a video about how to create an account on our grants portal
or jump right in and create an account and apply online

Videos to help you out
Artists Engage Community Grant Overview/Pep Talk Video
Artist Bio/Resume, Work Samples, and Artistic Vision
Creating a Budget for Your Community Engagement Project
Let’s Talk Collaborators
Target Audience, Outcomes, and Evaluation Methods
Do I really want a Fiscal Sponsor?

Eligible Applicants
Open to artists or culture bearers in all arts disciplines, 21 years of age or older, living and working in one of the five Region 2 Arts Council counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Eligible Proposals
Artists Engage Community grants support the creation, production, and presentation of high quality arts activities that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. Eligible grant proposals must connect and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities to provide new and/or expanded arts programming to residents of our region’s counties, and/or remove barriers that audiences may have to accessing arts activities. These grants offer funding for a variety of artist led arts activities that will benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen counties. Arts activities proposed for funding must be artist led, accessible by the public, and connect with community members through the arts. Activity must begin within 12 months of the earliest start date, and must be completed by June 30, 2025.

Eligible Uses:

• Participatory arts projects

• Arts classes, camps, or workshops

• Public art projects – murals, sculpture walks/trails, concerts in public parks, etc.

• Arts performances – concerts, theatrical productions, dance performances, film screenings, etc.

• Arts presentations – readings, exhibitions, artist talks, etc.

• Arts festivals

Is your grant project eligible?  Check out our eligibility section: Artists Engage Community Grant Eligibility Requirements – If you can answer true to all the statements, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the statements, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

The Grant Application
The online grant application will ask questions about demographics which we use for reporting to the Minnesota State Arts Board (see our Data Privacy Policy), and questions based on our scoring criteria – Artist Qualifications & Artistic Vision for the Project, Arts Access Provided by the Project, Community Impact and Evaluation of the Project, and Ability to Carry Out the Project. There are also pieces needed for the grant application that you should gather before you apply, such as work samples (Work Sample Submission Policy), resume, and a list of all project costs.

Budget Guidelines
IMPORTANT FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Project specific costs incurred and paid prior to a project’s Earliest Start Date will make a project ineligible for funding. Read about this and more:
R2AC Budget Guidelines

Outcomes and Evaluation Methods
Because we ask you to engage community in this grant, we want you to set an outcome and a means to measure whether you successfully achieved that outcome. An outcome should describe a change in knowledge, skill, attitude, awareness, behavior, or condition in your target audience. Effective project outcomes are specific, measurable, and can be reasonably achieved by the proposed activity. It is important that you measure and document progress made in achieving the proposed outcome for the target audience. You may wish to consult Getting Started with Program Evaluation – a guide published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies for information on outcomes evaluation.

Sample Application Form for download
Last Year’s Artists Engage Community Grant Application
(Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions are accepted)

A Note on Grant Awards as Taxable Income
If awarded, you will be asked to fill out a W-9 tax form and the grant award will be considered extra income for you in that tax year. Because this is a grant for individuals, you cannot shift the tax burden to any limited liability companies/corporations you may own for your arts business, but you can use a fiscal sponsor. A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit entity that lends you their nonprofit status and provides some financial oversight for funds received from a grant award. Often they charge a flat fee or request a percentage of granted funds for this service.  If awarded, your grant award check would be made out to your fiscal sponsor, they would relay the funds to you in one large check or series of smaller payouts for your each of your expenses as you ask for/report them. The granted funds would be part of the fiscal sponsor’s tax reporting, removing the tax burden from you. You would want an agreement (sample fiscal sponsor agreement form) in place to set the responsibilities for each of you.

A contemporary expression of traditional Ojibwe basketry, this class will create embellished birchbark basketry for Two Spirit and Native-LGBTQ+ Youth Aged roughly 16-24 yrs.

This class is Free of Charge - Tools, Materials, and Supplies and light meal provided.

Instruction by Penny Kagigebi, Facilitated in part by Pride Support Network.

Class size is limited, email Penny@kagigebi.com to inquire for registration!

Class Overview:

For Native-LGBTQ2S+ Youth ages 16-24 years. Participants will be taught:

• Basket Construction

• Porcupine Quillwork

• Applique Beadwork

3 Class Dates all 4pm-8pm:

• April 16th

• April 23rd

• April 30th

• May 7th (Tentative make up day)

Welcome to spring everyone! For those of you looking forward to fishing opener, we have a class that will be the perfect fit to combine your love for fishing and art!

Join us at the MAC for an afternoon of painting wooden, homemade fishing lures with acrylic paint and then waterproofing them. The lures are made locally by Grand Rapids artist, Dan Root! Participants will receive: One 2 hook lure, one 1 hook lure, and one 8” crappie cut out (a small crappie on a piece of board for hanging- this is not a lure.)

All materials provided, ages 6 and up.

Session 1: Thursday, April 17, 3:30-5:00pm

Session 2: Wednesday, April 30, 3:00-4:30pm

Register here: https://course.veevart-apps.com/.../fishing-lure-painting

CALLING ALL POETS! Come down to Fozzie’s BBQ on April 17th for some slammin’ yummy BBQ fun. The slam is FREE to participate and FREE to watch. Live music will begin at 6pm. Performances begin at 7pm. Poets may call Watermark to pre-register 218-444-7570. Registration at the venue if space allows. Cash prizes will be given to the top three performers. Get more information, guidelines and rules here: watermarkartcenter.org/poetry-slam-news/

Whats a Poetry SLAM?

A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges pulled from the audience. Poets are not required to memorize their poems and are welcome to use notes.

While formats can vary, slams are often loud and lively, with audience participation, cheering and dramatic delivery. Poets should prepare three original SLAM! poems – one for each round, new in the last three years, never previously performed at a state or local event, and each under three minutes reading time.

#poetryslam @fozzies_smokin_bar_bq Bemidji Area Arts Endowment @sundownrecords218

Join us for the next Open Mic Night at the Armory Arts & Events Center from 7-9pm on January 16th!

Call 2373722 to sign up to perform.

When: April 19th 10am-6pm (1/2 hour lunch break, lunch not provided)

Where: Armory Arts & Events Center, Park Rapids MN

Register: at www.wildflowercottageshop.com Cost: $40 per person

Instructor will provide all necessary tools (shears, weights, towels, wash tubs, etc.) Hand dexterity required. Ages 16+

Join Master Weaver Shannon Lucas-Westrum for a hands-on basket weaving workshop, where you’ll craft a versatile basket perfect for hearth or harvest. Under the expert guidance of Shannon and her apprentice, you’ll build a sturdy grid base and weave the sides around an 8” square hoop. You’ll also learn to create cordage from local grasses or leaves and work with birch bark for decorative accents. The finished basket will measure 8” high, 9” wide, and 14” long- a beautiful and functional piece to take home.

Thanks to an Arts Education Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, participant cost for this workshop has been reduced by more than 60% and all materials are free of cost.

This activity is made possible by the Voters of Minnesota through a Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

$10 Adults, $5 kids.

Gather the family for some Springtime fun! A scavenger hunt, sing-a-long concert, Peeps Diorama contest and most importantly…  the Easter Bunny will be hopping by for visits and photos!

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

A contemporary expression of traditional Ojibwe basketry, this class will create embellished birchbark basketry for Two Spirit and Native-LGBTQ+ Youth Aged roughly 16-24 yrs.

This class is Free of Charge - Tools, Materials, and Supplies and light meal provided.

Instruction by Penny Kagigebi, Facilitated in part by Pride Support Network.

Class size is limited, email Penny@kagigebi.com to inquire for registration!

Class Overview:

For Native-LGBTQ2S+ Youth ages 16-24 years. Participants will be taught:

• Basket Construction

• Porcupine Quillwork

• Applique Beadwork

3 Class Dates all 4pm-8pm:

• April 16th

• April 23rd

• April 30th

• May 7th (Tentative make up day)

Northwoods Writers Group will have a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Lakeport Firehall in Laporte. Meeting every second & fourth Mondays - same time & place.

Future meetings include: April 28, May 12 (no meeting on May26 Memorial Day); & June 9 & 23.

Thank you, any questions? Please call: 218 224-2516.

Welcome to spring everyone! For those of you looking forward to fishing opener, we have a class that will be the perfect fit to combine your love for fishing and art!

Join us at the MAC for an afternoon of painting wooden, homemade fishing lures with acrylic paint and then waterproofing them. The lures are made locally by Grand Rapids artist, Dan Root! Participants will receive: One 2 hook lure, one 1 hook lure, and one 8” crappie cut out (a small crappie on a piece of board for hanging- this is not a lure.)

All materials provided, ages 6 and up.

Session 1: Thursday, April 17, 3:30-5:00pm

Session 2: Wednesday, April 30, 3:00-4:30pm

Register here: https://course.veevart-apps.com/.../fishing-lure-painting

A contemporary expression of traditional Ojibwe basketry, this class will create embellished birchbark basketry for Two Spirit and Native-LGBTQ+ Youth Aged roughly 16-24 yrs.

This class is Free of Charge - Tools, Materials, and Supplies and light meal provided.

Instruction by Penny Kagigebi, Facilitated in part by Pride Support Network.

Class size is limited, email Penny@kagigebi.com to inquire for registration!

Class Overview:

For Native-LGBTQ2S+ Youth ages 16-24 years. Participants will be taught:

• Basket Construction

• Porcupine Quillwork

• Applique Beadwork

3 Class Dates all 4pm-8pm:

• April 16th

• April 23rd

• April 30th

• May 7th (Tentative make up day)

Zerkel Pit PunX Fest - May 3th 2025 - 10AM- 10PM - Art, Music, Friends - Radical Fun Time - PunX Rock Sam -

Buy your tickets for this event here.

9:00AM - Open Jam/ Sound Check

10:00 AM
Music Line Up:
!Radical Fun Time! - Anarcho Political Zerk / Moorhead
True Stories - Twin Cities Hardcore
Rotten Sardines - Bemidji Punk Rock
Rashwagandha - Dooms Day Mpls
Outa Line - Classic Punk Tunes Duluth
Frog Dust - Industrial Punk St. Paul
Indicat - Experimental Indie Rock Winona
Wasi'chu - Trench D-Beat Mankato
Art of Amoeba - St. Cloud Alternative Grunge Punk
Ivan's Despicable Experience - Bemidji Folk Bluesy Punk
Fragged Out - MN Post H/C
Mauro Gonzalo Gutierrez - North Woods Guitarzan
Mommy S3Z No - Horror Punk ROck Cities
Ambigere - Distort Noise Twin Ports
SLDG - Alt-Core Mankato!
88:88 Clock Radio - Industrial Noise - Apple Valley
Slime Monsters from Outer Space - Garage Sludge - Minneapolis
Tiny Humans - Catchy Punk Rock - Denver
OWL - Rock Metal Punk - Grand Forks
Disbanded - Caustic Acoustic - Zerkel Jerkel
Dog Water - BeatBox Harmonica - Bemidji

- Punk Picnic -2PM- Oi! Oi! Oi!
Potluck Lunch - bring something to share and contribute!
(Possible Meal = Plant based BBQ SandWitch, Vegan Beans, Coleslaw and Pickles. Non Veg/Pork Brisket)

Additional Entertainers:
Doctor Bob's - Puppet Theater
Heather Lynn - Fire Spinning
Jesa M.K. -Art- Metallic Color Shape Build Up

Live Painters:
Micah Ailie
Kirissa Grams
Samuel Staudt

Birds & Bees Pottery starts on May 3rd! With instructor Tom Daly. Cost: $100 financial assistance is available.

May 3rd, 10:00am- 1:00pm & May 4th, 10:00am-12:00pm: Make bird bath and pollinator dish, May 18th, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Glaze pottery

Do you want to attract the natural beauty of birds and insects to your home? Did you know that providing water in your yard can be more beneficial than feeding wildlife, especially in the warm months of the year when water can be hard to find? In this pottery class, Tom Daly will teach you how to make a bird bath and a pollinator watering dish, to create a bird and butterfly oasis in your very own yard.

Register at:

https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../birds-bees...

A contemporary expression of traditional Ojibwe basketry, this class will create embellished birchbark basketry for Two Spirit and Native-LGBTQ+ Youth Aged roughly 16-24 yrs.

This class is Free of Charge - Tools, Materials, and Supplies and light meal provided.

Instruction by Penny Kagigebi, Facilitated in part by Pride Support Network.

Class size is limited, email Penny@kagigebi.com to inquire for registration!

Class Overview:

For Native-LGBTQ2S+ Youth ages 16-24 years. Participants will be taught:

• Basket Construction

• Porcupine Quillwork

• Applique Beadwork

3 Class Dates all 4pm-8pm:

• April 16th

• April 23rd

• April 30th

• May 7th (Tentative make up day)

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Vaughn Williams' The Lark Ascending featuring Eric Olson on violin plus two works by Jean Sibelius. Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.

Northwoods Writers Group will have a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Lakeport Firehall in Laporte. Meeting every second & fourth Mondays - same time & place.

Future meetings include: April 28, May 12 (no meeting on May26 Memorial Day); & June 9 & 23.

Thank you, any questions? Please call: 218 224-2516.

Join us for the next Open Mic Night at the Armory Arts & Events Center from 7-9pm on January 16th!

Call 2373722 to sign up to perform.

$50 (Includes show, 4 course meal, reunion t-shirt) WARNING: Mild language and content. This production was intended for an adult audience.

The Morettis and the Johnsons are back at it for more zany, wild, audience interactive antics! It’s family reunion time and you’re invited to join in the love, lawn games and laughs of this hilarious Spam Vs. Spezzatino spectacular! Just when it seems the family feud couldn’t get any worse, love/amore comes back to the table to remind everyone what is truly important.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$50 (Includes show, 4 course meal, reunion t-shirt) WARNING: Mild language and content. This production was intended for an adult audience.

The Morettis and the Johnsons are back at it for more zany, wild, audience interactive antics! It’s family reunion time and you’re invited to join in the love, lawn games and laughs of this hilarious Spam Vs. Spezzatino spectacular! Just when it seems the family feud couldn’t get any worse, love/amore comes back to the table to remind everyone what is truly important.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

Think Spring! Take our Porch Pottery class, starting March 22!

Porch Pottery. Class fee of: $100.00. With instructor Tom Daly

Class dates:

March 22nd & 29th, 10am-12pm (Building Pots)

April 12th, 10:00-12pm (Glazing pots) May 27th, 10:00-11:30am (Pick up pots and potluck)

Unleash your creativity in our relaxing Porch Pottery Workshop! With 25 lbs of high-quality clay at your fingertips, Tom Daly will guide you through step-by-step techniques to craft unique, functional garden pots perfect for your outdoor space. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on session promises fun, inspiration, and a chance to connect with fellow creators.

On the last day when you come to pick up your finished pieces, you’ll get to choose vegetable and/or flower seedlings to bring home and plant.

Register today!

https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../porch-pottery...

$50 (Includes show, 4 course meal, reunion t-shirt) WARNING: Mild language and content. This production was intended for an adult audience.

The Morettis and the Johnsons are back at it for more zany, wild, audience interactive antics! It’s family reunion time and you’re invited to join in the love, lawn games and laughs of this hilarious Spam Vs. Spezzatino spectacular! Just when it seems the family feud couldn’t get any worse, love/amore comes back to the table to remind everyone what is truly important.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$50 (Includes show, 4 course meal, reunion t-shirt) WARNING: Mild language and content. This production was intended for an adult audience.

The Morettis and the Johnsons are back at it for more zany, wild, audience interactive antics! It’s family reunion time and you’re invited to join in the love, lawn games and laughs of this hilarious Spam Vs. Spezzatino spectacular! Just when it seems the family feud couldn’t get any worse, love/amore comes back to the table to remind everyone what is truly important.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$50 (Includes show, 4 course meal, reunion t-shirt) WARNING: Mild language and content. This production was intended for an adult audience.

The Morettis and the Johnsons are back at it for more zany, wild, audience interactive antics! It’s family reunion time and you’re invited to join in the love, lawn games and laughs of this hilarious Spam Vs. Spezzatino spectacular! Just when it seems the family feud couldn’t get any worse, love/amore comes back to the table to remind everyone what is truly important.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

Northwoods Writers Group will have a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Lakeport Firehall in Laporte. Meeting every second & fourth Mondays - same time & place.

Future meetings include: April 28, May 12 (no meeting on May26 Memorial Day); & June 9 & 23.

Thank you, any questions? Please call: 218 224-2516.

$20 for adults, &18 for seniors, $12 for kids. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

It’s summer and it’s ROAD TRIP TIME! 

Set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, this this laugh-a-minute fish tale is a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  Happily single rival fishing guides are soon lured into a romantic trap!  Despite their sworn hatred of each other, the couple inexplicably finds themselves drawn together through this maze of tuneful songs, goofy jokes and much needed time on the Bay.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20 for adults, &18 for seniors, $12 for kids. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

It’s summer and it’s ROAD TRIP TIME! 

Set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, this this laugh-a-minute fish tale is a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  Happily single rival fishing guides are soon lured into a romantic trap!  Despite their sworn hatred of each other, the couple inexplicably finds themselves drawn together through this maze of tuneful songs, goofy jokes and much needed time on the Bay.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20 for adults, &18 for seniors, $12 for kids. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

It’s summer and it’s ROAD TRIP TIME! 

Set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, this this laugh-a-minute fish tale is a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  Happily single rival fishing guides are soon lured into a romantic trap!  Despite their sworn hatred of each other, the couple inexplicably finds themselves drawn together through this maze of tuneful songs, goofy jokes and much needed time on the Bay.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20 for adults, &18 for seniors, $12 for kids. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

It’s summer and it’s ROAD TRIP TIME! 

Set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, this this laugh-a-minute fish tale is a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  Happily single rival fishing guides are soon lured into a romantic trap!  Despite their sworn hatred of each other, the couple inexplicably finds themselves drawn together through this maze of tuneful songs, goofy jokes and much needed time on the Bay.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20 for adults, &18 for seniors, $12 for kids. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

It’s summer and it’s ROAD TRIP TIME! 

Set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, this this laugh-a-minute fish tale is a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  Happily single rival fishing guides are soon lured into a romantic trap!  Despite their sworn hatred of each other, the couple inexplicably finds themselves drawn together through this maze of tuneful songs, goofy jokes and much needed time on the Bay.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

Northwoods Writers Group will have a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Lakeport Firehall in Laporte. Meeting every second & fourth Mondays - same time & place.

Future meetings include: April 28, May 12 (no meeting on May26 Memorial Day); & June 9 & 23.

Thank you, any questions? Please call: 218 224-2516.

$20. VIP: $25 VIP photos/seating +$20 dinner/dessert

Get ready to enjoy the enchantment of King Wilkie’s Dream! Their feel-good performances of soulful, bluesy Bluegrass music will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping! With heartfelt vocals and captivating instrumentals, this band pours their love for the genre into every arrangement. Join us in our intimate theater for an unforgettable musical experience!

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20. VIP: $25 VIP photos/seating +$20 dinner/dessert

Get ready to enjoy the enchantment of King Wilkie’s Dream! Their feel-good performances of soulful, bluesy Bluegrass music will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping! With heartfelt vocals and captivating instrumentals, this band pours their love for the genre into every arrangement. Join us in our intimate theater for an unforgettable musical experience!

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25. VIP: $30 VIP photos/seating +$20 Dinner/Dessert

Mitchell Hall brings a young Johnny Cash back to life with his spot on performance. The Tennessee Trio replicates that boom-chick-a-boom sound that was uniquely Johnny Cash. The band is the most complete, accurate duplication of Johnny’s legacy, so reserve your seat to this up close and personal unforgettable musical experience!

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25. VIP: $30 VIP photos/seating +$20 Dinner/Dessert

Mitchell Hall brings a young Johnny Cash back to life with his spot on performance. The Tennessee Trio replicates that boom-chick-a-boom sound that was uniquely Johnny Cash. The band is the most complete, accurate duplication of Johnny’s legacy, so reserve your seat to this up close and personal unforgettable musical experience!

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25 for adults. $18 for seniors. VIP: $5 includes priority seating and dessert

Mature Audience: Language and Intimate Content. No nudity, but a woman is seen in her bra and in intimate scenes with a man. Mild violence.

It’s 1958. Sensual showgirls are all the rage on the strip. High glamour and soft mystique allure and captivate a true gentleman into the passionate world of a woman willing to risk everything to reach the top.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25. VIP: $30 VIP photos/seating +$20 Dinner/Dessert

Grab a seat for a rare, up-close experience with the soulful Anthony Shore as he brings this iconic artist to life! After touring Europe and performing to sellout crowds in Spain, Cyprus, France, Tenerife and London, Shore left the UK and relocated to the US where he has continued his blazing path of success.  Known for his authentic vocal delivery, he and his enthusiastic backup singers bring classic favorites to the stage: from an energetic “Hound Dog” to the heartfelt “I Can’t Help Falling In Love.”  Witness the magic as they capture the true essence of Elvis’s legendary performances. 

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$25. VIP: $30 VIP photos/seating +$20 Dinner/Dessert

Grab a seat for a rare, up-close experience with the soulful Anthony Shore as he brings this iconic artist to life! After touring Europe and performing to sellout crowds in Spain, Cyprus, France, Tenerife and London, Shore left the UK and relocated to the US where he has continued his blazing path of success.  Known for his authentic vocal delivery, he and his enthusiastic backup singers bring classic favorites to the stage: from an energetic “Hound Dog” to the heartfelt “I Can’t Help Falling In Love.”  Witness the magic as they capture the true essence of Elvis’s legendary performances. 

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

$20. VIP: $25/VIP photos/seating +$20 Dinner/Dessert

Having traveled the nation performing as Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly, David K. and his band bring their newest show to the stage! With strings representing the original arrangements, and David’s multi-octave range covering vocals, they rock the legendary history of this eclectic music and original artist. Stroll down memory lane with beloved hits such as “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind” and “Rocketman” in an intimate theater setting.

To find out more about this event, or if you have any questions please call: 218 732-0099

These grants help provide some measure of funding stability by offering operating support to arts organizations and arts affiliates so they can focus on increasing the quality and availability of the arts to their communities. Organizations qualify for funding amounts between $2,000 – $7,000 based on their averaged annual expenses from the past two years. This two-year grant open to any arts organization or arts affiliate. Arts groups formed for nonprofit purposes, with a fiscal sponsor, that plan to use this grant to apply for their own nonprofit status are also eligible.

For more information on this specific grant, please click here.