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Blake Shelton to perform in Bemidji

The performing arts season at The Sanford Center is on a roll with road shows coming into Bemidji at a fast clip. "It's All About Tonight" tour with nominees and...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Jan 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Church to hold open house for DeWitt paintings

Artist Michael DeWitt will be speaking about his paintings, which are newly installed in Bemidji United Methodist Church sanctuary, from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. A five-year project, which took...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Musical Valentine fundraiser for opera scheduled

"Love Songs & Arias," an evening of fine dining and musical selections from opera to Broadway will be held starting at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11 at the Hampton Inn...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Jan 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The cast from "Steel Magnolias" is shown in a scene in Truvy's Beauty Shop. From left in front are Julie Kaiser as Annelle, Julie Quanrud as Truvy, Vicki Wangberg as M'Lynn and Emily Quanrud as Shelby. In the background, Sarah Einerson, left, as Ouiser and Vicki Stenerson as Clairee look on. The play will open Thursday, Jan. 20, with performances until the Sunday, Jan. 23, matinee, at the Wild Rose Theater. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

'Steel Magnolias' emphasizes strength through difficult times

The more we think we are different, the more obvious it is that we much more alike. Take, for instance, the story of five women who have known each other...

news / local / entertainment Tue, Jan 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Sanford Center announces spring schedule

The Sanford Center has announced its public schedule for this winter and spring. The schedule includes: - The Taste of Northern Minnesota, in the ballroom, on Thursday, Jan. 20. There...

news / entertainment Mon, Jan 17, 2011 - 9:38am

Pioneer Previews: Poetry website features Robert Bly

Poetry enthusiasts and the public at large can view and hear some poetry written by Minnesota poet Robert Bly at http://howpedestrian.ca . Local published poet, Marsh Muirhead submitted some video...

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

Pioneer Previews: Professor to discuss biography of local Ojibwe leader

In a program sponsored by the Bemidji Public Library at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, local author and Bemidji State University Professor Anton Treuer will speak about his new book,...

news / local / entertainment / education Wed, Jan 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Elizabeth Buxton, 3, and her sister Samantha, 1, held onto their favorite "Sesame Street" characters while they watched the "Sesame Street Live" presentation of "Elmo's Healthy Heroes'' with their mother, Gretchen, Wednesday afternoon at The Sanford Center. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'Elmo's Healthy Heroes' show excites young audience

An unscientific poll of children flocking to the "Sesame Street Live" performance of "Elmo's Healthy Heroes," indicated that the title character is a heavy favorite. "I love when that guy...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Bemidji artist featured on TV series

Common Ground, a magazine show which demonstrates the creative process of various artists living in this region, airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays on Lakeland Public Television. Featured this week are...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji author Beth Solheim was one of the speakers at the first Bemidji Book Festival in August. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Always something to do in Bemidji: Arts and Entertainment Year in Review

One phrase people almost never hear anymore is "There's nothing to do in Bemidji." Most of the time, people were referring to the lack of cultural or artistic events, for...

news / local / entertainment Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Sesame Street fun facts

E Big Bird is made up of 4,000 dyed turkey feathers individually sewn onto a piece of yellow organdy fabric that is attached to the body of the puppet. E...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - 12:00am

Muppet characters from Sesame Street will perform at The Sanford Center Dec. 28 and 29. Submitted Photo

'Elmo's Healthy Heroes' will perform in Bemidji

When "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" come to Bemidji this week, one thing is certain - those who have grown up with Sesame Street want to pass on the magic to their...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - 12:00am

Dirt Knights: Local race car driver creates TV reality series

Life on the racing circuit can generate adventures both on and off track. Mike Spaulding of Bemidji and his partner, Corey Dripps of Waterloo, Iowa, who race under the name...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Audition call announced for 'Snow White'

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" auditions for the Bemidji Community Theater will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8,...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Joe Holt, right, and Roy Hershberger of Acoustic Smoke perform during the Bemidji's Natural Choice Farmers Market Saturday in the old Burger King in downtown Bemidji. The farmers market, which specializes in organic and natural, sustainable methods, held its final event of the year and will resume regular hours in June, but is considering monthly events starting in February. For details, visit www.naturalchoicemarket.org Pioneer Photo/Laurie Swenson

Acoustic Smoke performs

Joe Holt, right, and Roy Hershberger of Acoustic Smoke perform during the Bemidji's Natural Choice Farmers Market Saturday in the old Burger King in downtown Bemidji. The farmers market, which...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Dec 19, 2010 - 12:00am

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