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May art exhibits on display one more weekend

In observance of Memorial Day, Brigid's Cross Irish Pub and Restaurant will open at 5 p.m. Monday, May 30. The weekend promises to be soggy, but the bright side is...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Kent Nerburn

3 questions for ... Kent Nerburn, author

Q:Tell me something that most people do not know about you. A:I was trained as a sculptor and when I first came to Bemidji some 30 years ago, I was...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Minneapolis Trumpet Guild Conference includes concerts

The 36th International Trumpet Guild Conference public concerts will cover a four-day period, starting Wednesday, May 25, and running through Saturday, May 28. For a complete listing of all concerts,...

news / entertainment / local Wed, May 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Auctioneers Kevin Cease, Eric Nelson and Douglas Williams practice their auctioneering skills for the 2011 Beaver Auction. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Bemidji Sculpture Walk Reception -- Beaver auction draws interest; Some of new 2011-12 pieces are already in place

Not the even rain could dampen the excitement in the air around Bemidji on Saturday as locals and visitors toured downtown and bought plants and goodies at the opening day...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: 'Barns are Noble' exhibit underway

To correct a mistake and also to peak interest, please note the correct name of the exhibitor for the Bemidji Public Library Art Wall for May. Please note that the...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Artist Steven Sundahl installs four his metal sculptures in the pond behind the Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning. The four water dancers are mounted on a pivot that dances with the help of the wind. Last year's sculptures are coming down and new ones are gracing the downtown streets as part of the Bemidji Sculpture Walk. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Metal sculptures being installed

Artist Steven Sundahl installs four his metal sculptures in the pond behind the Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning. The four water dancers are mounted on a pivot that dances...

news / local / entertainment Sat, May 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: State requests artists to participate in survey

Minnesota Arts Count Census is asking artists in all media - dance, theater, writing, painting, sculpting, photography, etc. are being asked to complete an online survey, no matter how well...

news / local / entertainment Wed, May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Members of the Bemidji Chorale rehearse as they prepare for the 32nd annual Spring Concert set for 7 p.m. Sunday in the Main Theater of Bemidji State University's Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. An ice cream social will follow the concert. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Bemidji Chorale to perform Sunday

Members of the Bemidji Chorale rehearse as they prepare for the 32nd annual Spring Concert set for 7 p.m. Sunday in the Main Theater of Bemidji State University's Bangsberg Fine...

news / local / entertainment Sat, May 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Three Bemidji artists received awards at the Artists of Minnesota Show held recently in Grand Rapids. Seventy five artists attended with 170 pieces of art exhibited for judging. Award winners were: Dee Anne Najjar, left, beginner's category, awarded first place for "Brown Eyes" and second place for "Midsommar" both in pastels. In intermediate transparent, Pat Shough was awarded a merit and member's choice for her watercolor "Meeting at the Wall," and Ron Lyman received second place and a member's choice ...

Bemidji artists honored at Artists of Minnesota Show

Three Bemidji artists received awards at the Artists of Minnesota Show held recently in Grand Rapids. Seventy five artists attended with 170 pieces of art exhibited for judging. Award winners...

news / local / entertainment Fri, May 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Bemidji Chorale spring concert set for Sunday

The 32nd annual spring concert of the Bemidji Chorale will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15, on the main stage of Bangsberg Fine and Performing Arts Complex on the...

news / local / entertainment Wed, May 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Paul Bunyan Playhouse sets 2011 schedule

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse, located in the historic Chief Theatre, 314 Beltrami Ave. N.W., will launch the 61st season of professional summer theater June 8 with the premiere of "Forever...

news / entertainment Tue, May 10, 2011 - 2:26pm

Arts column expanding to Sunday

Well, here I am, right back where I started from - or some other such words from a song. A couple of years ago, Dennis Doeden, Pioneer Bemidji Pioneer publisher,...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 01, 2011 - 12:00am

Mitch Blessing and daughter Azalea. Pioneer Photo/Patt?Rall

3 questions for ... Mitch Blessing, 3D artist

Q: You are an accomplished sculptor with a MFA from a fine graduate school and you are doing 2D art, why? A: My friend Randy Syverson and I are both...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 01, 2011 - 12:00am

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival: Early bird registration to close Sunday

The 2011 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 4-6 will feature new entertainment, games and teams. The early bird registration for $650 per team, a savings of $100, will run...

news / local / outdoors / entertainment Sat, Apr 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Murry Sidlin discusses his composition: "Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin" Thursday at the Bemidji Public Library. The concert will be presented 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bemidji High School auditorium. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Conductor relates history of Sunday performance

Call it serendipity or an Act of God, but Murry Sidlin had no idea that the random choosing of a book in a sale bin at a store on Hennepin...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - 12:00am

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