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The second play of the summer at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse is the powerful drama "Dancing at Lughnasa" written by Brian Fiels. From left, Leslie Ball, Julie Ann Nevill, Katie Adducci, Melanie Wehrnacher and Katherine Tieben-Holt rehearse a scene about the sisters reliving their pasts. The play runs through June 29 with performances at 8 p.m. except Sundays with a 2 p.m. matinee. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

'Dancing at Lughnasa’ new show at Paul Bunyan Playhouse

BY Natalie Grosfield Special to the Pioneer BEMIDJI — Some things are so breathtakingly beautiful, they last only for a moment — to exist any longer would be to lose...

entertainment / theater Wed, Jun 19, 2013 - 12:04am

Author describes his writing process at Bemidji Library Book Festival

John Coy describes the process he went through to write his first children’s book "Night Driving" during a writing workshop titled "Making Your Words Jump" on Tuesday afternoon as part...

entertainment / writing Tue, Jun 18, 2013 - 11:49pm

'Full Metal Monk' takes art to the street

AUSTIN, Minn. (AP) — A Rochester-based Buddhist monk is creating an arts opportunity for Austin children using a novel backdrop: an electrical transformer. Boo Roth will paint and stencil a...

entertainment / art Mon, Jun 17, 2013 - 9:30am

This art work is being used to promote Kinetic Filmworks’ "Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan." Submitted Graphic

Film takes Paul Bunyan legend in different direction

BEMIDJI — The fun, gentle, giant lumberjack many here have come to know as Paul Bunyan is taking to the big screen, but with a different persona. With a troubled...

entertainment Sat, Jun 15, 2013 - 10:19pm

Pioneer Previews for June 16: Bemidji Area Community Band summer concerts begin today

Bemidji Area Community Band begins its annual summer concerts at 7 p.m. today on the lawn near the south entrance to Bangsberg Fine and Performing Arts Complex on the campus...

entertainment Sat, Jun 15, 2013 - 9:49pm

Kottke, Alm among Minnesota music hall inductees

NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) — Guitarist Leo Kottke and country and rock singer Mary Jane Alm are among this year's inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Also being...

entertainment / music Fri, Jun 14, 2013 - 9:40am

Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts will be performing next Monday at the Bemidji Library Book Festival Poetry Slam. Pictured from left are Drew Druckrey, Julie Johnson and Doug Otto. Submitted Photo

Julie Johnson, with ties to BSU and the area, will be back with her band, Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts on Monday

BEMIDJI — Even as a young musician, Julie Johnson displayed an uncanny vision of how music could and should be played. One person who does remember Johnson from her formative...

entertainment / music Thu, Jun 13, 2013 - 12:23am

LPTV to carry new Native American channel

BEMIDJI — Lakeland Public Television will be carrying a new national television channel, First Nations Experience, that will provide Native American programming. FNX presents stories and content created by Native...

entertainment Thu, Jun 13, 2013 - 12:04am

Rare Superman comic book sells for $175,000

By Steve Karnowski MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman's first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a Minnesota...

entertainment / writing Wed, Jun 12, 2013 - 12:21pm

Pioneer Previews for June 9: Sundays in the Park are back

Greg & Kiki Webb of Dancing Light will take part in Sundays in the Park at 2 p.m. today at Lake Bemidji State Park amphitheater. Greg’s unique approach to acoustic...

entertainment Sat, Jun 08, 2013 - 10:12pm

Pat Donnay explains the floor plan to Scott Turn as area residents were invited to a reception Thursday at the Bemidji Community Art Center as they unveiled plans for their new site, including a new name, Watermark Art Center. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

BCAC unveils new look, new name for future facility — the Watermark Art Center

BEMIDJI — A new site, a new name, a new beginning. The Bemidji Community Art Center unveiled its plans for a new facility Thursday, also announcing it would operate under...

entertainment / art Fri, Jun 07, 2013 - 12:11am

Actress to make national bow in Guthrie's 'Pride'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A young actress will make her national debut at the Guthrie Theater opposite Vincent Kartheiser of TV's "Mad Men." Ashley Rose Montondo has joined the cast of...

entertainment Thu, Jun 06, 2013 - 9:00am

Cathy Marcotte, owner of First City Dance Studio, works on a dance routine with a group of after-school dancers on Tuesday evening. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

First City Dance Studio is making strides on a national stage

BEMIDJI — Starting with a handful of students, First City Dance Studio now has grown to nearly 200 dancers making strides on the regional and national dance scene. Cathy Marcotte...

entertainment Wed, Jun 05, 2013 - 11:15pm

MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER
The Michael Jackson tribute show “Ultimate Thriller” comes to the Sanford Center, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with amazing dancing and impressive performance by Fabio Mardia portraying Jackson. On Tuesday, Mardia, center and the dance troupe began rehearsals for the show.

‘Ultimate Thriller’ to play Sanford Center on Thursday

BEMIDJI — With more than 50 performances planned across the country, Bemidji is the kick-off stop for “The Ultimate Thriller — ‘The’ Michael Jackson Tribute” concert tour. Performing Thursday at...

entertainment / music Tue, Jun 04, 2013 - 6:03pm

The Farm will perform Friday night at The Sanford Center in Bemidji. (photo: www.thefarmmusic.com)

The Farm looks to produce for heroes

BEMIDJI — Local organizers hope the harvest from a local Farm project is plentiful this week. Country act The Farm will be performing a concert at 8 p.m. Friday at...

entertainment / music Tue, Jun 04, 2013 - 5:47pm

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