Sanford Health Workers Help Inspire New Song from “Lady A”

The stories of Sanford Health front-line workers became the inspiration for a new song by a Grammy Award-winning band. 2020 was a year like no other for healthcare...

In Focus: Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to Perform “Conversations with Copland”

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra has worked throughout the pandemic to create concerts that are both entertaining and safe. Next week, they will hold performances both...

Beltrami County Historical Society Seeking Coloring Book Drawings for Bemidji’s Anniversary

The Beltrami County Historical Society is seeking artist submissions for a coloring book they are compiling to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city of Bemidji....

Bemidji Public Library Celebrating Women’s History Month with Photography Exhibit

The Bemidji Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month with a photographic exhibit. The showcase will feature images and stories of powerful women...

In Focus: “Peculiar Painter” in Walker Adds New Touches to Shop

For this week’s In Focus, we visited Peculiar Painter, a paint and gallery shop in Walker to get a glimpse of how the store has added new and unique items since...

Golden Apple: Brainerd HS Art Department Sends Pottery Kits to Distance Learners

Self-expression is found in many things. One of the best ways schools provide students with a chance to express themselves is through the arts. Brainerd High School...

Study Shows Economic Impact of Arts Events and Groups in Bemidji

A study conducted in 2019 that looked at the economic effect of 28 different Bemidji arts events and organizations has found that the arts have had an impact of over $8...

In Focus: Purpose and Inspiration Displayed at Crossing Arts Alliance Exhibit

Local glass blower and metal worker Steven Weagel is showing off his incredible artistic talents in an exhibit at the Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd titled...

In Focus: Lakes Area Music Festival Continues Winter Concert Series

This Saturday, February 27, the Lakes Area Music Festival will continue its virtual winter concert series. The event will feature a variety of genres performed by two New...

In Focus: Work of Leech Lake Artist Featured at Watermark Art Center

The Mashkawiziiwag (“They are Strong”) exhibit located at the Watermark Art Center showcases images from Leech Lake Native American artist Ne-Dah-Ness Rose Greene....

Group in Hibbing Plans Public Tribute to Bob Dylan

When musician and songwriter Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature nearly five years ago, his hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota decided they wanted a piece of public...

In Focus: Bemidji Woodcarvers Featured at Gallery North

The Bemidji Woodcarvers Club has been around for decades, helping shape those with a passion for woodcarving. This month, they are showing off their work at Gallery North...