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Bemidji musician Jake Jackson plays guitar. He will perform from 9 p.m.-midnight tonight at Brigid's Irish Pub and Restaurant. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Local musician relates genesis of performance

Jake (Jacob Lee) Jackson knew early on, as he played the "spatula guitar" to his father's, music, that his future lay in music and performing. In reality, Jake cannot think...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 17, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Garrison Keillor's show is coming to Bemidji

"A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor, actors Tim Russell and Sue Scott, sound-effects ace Tom Keith, the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, led by Richard Dworsky and special guests will...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 15, 2010 - 12:00am

A Prairie Home Companion is coming to Bemidji

A lot of Minnesotans will tell you: When it's February in the North Star State, head north (and a little west)! That's just what Garrison Keillor and the cast of...

news / local / entertainment Tue, Dec 14, 2010 - 12:00am

Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion coming to Bemidji Feb. 12

Tickets for the Feb. 12 Bemidji performance of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion will go on sale at noon Tuesday, Dec. 14. Garrison Keillor, with actors Tim Russell and...

news / entertainment Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - 10:02am

Oak Hills Christian College students Lawrence Klingsheim, left, and C.J. Conger rehearse a scene Thursday evening as they prepare for this weekend's Christmas Festival. "The Christmas Carol of Luke," directed by Brian Swedberg, will be presented tonight, Saturday and Sunday in the college gymnasium. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'Christmas Carol of Luke' starts tonight at Oak Hills Christian College

Oak Hills Christian College students Lawrence Klingsheim, left, and C.J. Conger rehearse a scene Thursday evening as they prepare for this weekend's Christmas Festival. "The Christmas Carol of Luke," directed...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - 12:00am

One of the songs in the "Christmas Carol (Gasman's Recollections)," "Save the Bones for Henry Jones" is performed by Berit Dybing, left, and Sara Breeze to Greg Gasman. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday at the Historic Chief Theatre in downtown Bemidji. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Groups collaborate to present holiday favorite 'A Christmas Carol'

Well, it's not the standard "Christmas Carol," but it features some the familiar characters like Scrooge, Marley's Ghost, Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Fezziwig. Actually, it is a...

news / entertainment Thu, Dec 09, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: MPR seeks young classical musicians

Minnesota Public Radio is seeking young classical musicians; vocalists, instrumental soloists and small ensembles for the "Minnesota Varsity." The program will accept recordings from young artists, ages 14 to 18...

news / entertainment Wed, Dec 08, 2010 - 12:00am

Joel Pugh conducts Christmas carols during the Tuba Christmas concert Saturday at the Paul Bunyan Mall. Eighteen tuba, baritone horn and euphonium players turned out for the annual event. Pioneer Photo/Molly Miron

Tuba Christmas concert celebrates season

Joel Pugh conducts Christmas carols during the Tuba Christmas concert Saturday at the Paul Bunyan Mall. Eighteen tuba, baritone horn and euphonium players turned out for the annual event. Pioneer...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Dec 05, 2010 - 12:00am

Young artists Bella Drevlow and Delayna Dauner are shown pointing to their paintings at the new art wall exhibit at the Bemidji Public Library that will be up for the month of December. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Bemidji Public Library: Young artists exhibit work

When Dacia Dauner of Bemidji applied for a grant from the Bemidji Area Early Childhood Initiative, she already knew she would focus on developing creativity in children with drawing and...

news / local / entertainment Sat, Dec 04, 2010 - 12:00am

Radio personality Kevin Jackson stands among the fifth grade classes from Northern Elementary School at the 22nd annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse Thursday afternoon at the Paul Bunyan Mall. The students collectively raised $536.36. Last year the radiothon raised $54,000. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Radiothon to End Child Abuse held in Bemidji

Radio personality Kevin Jackson stands among the fifth grade classes from Northern Elementary School at the 22nd annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse Thursday afternoon at the Paul Bunyan Mall...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Video: Students rehearse for 32nd annual Bemidji Chorale Christmas Concert

From left, twins Vanessa and Laurys Petrich of Central Elementary School and Halle Fodness of Northern Elementary School, all fifth-graders, rehearse "Away in a Manger" for the 32nd annual Bemidji...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Dec 02, 2010 - 9:39pm

Keillor bring 'A Prairie Home Companion' to Morris, Minn., in February

MORRIS, Minn. - Garrison Keillor will host his radio show "A Prairie Home Companion" live at the University of Minnesota, Morris from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19. Tickets will be available...

news / entertainment Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 1:17pm

From left, jesters Jake Budnich and Courtney Guch rehearse a skit in preparation of the 42nd annual Bemidji State University Madrigal Dinner beginning this weekend. The popular dinner show will be at 7 p.m. Dec 3-5, 10 and 11 and 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Bemidji State University Beaux Arts Ballroom. This year's royal court has Tony Tammaro of Laporte as King and Mattea Elhard of Bemidji as the Queen. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Jesters rehearse for BSU Madigal Dinner

From left, jesters Jake Budnich and Courtney Guch rehearse a skit in preparation of the 42nd annual Bemidji State University Madrigal Dinner beginning this weekend. The popular dinner show will...

news / local / entertainment / education Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 12:00am

For the United Way of Bemidji Area Victory Banquet Tuesday, volunteers took on the roles of Dr. Seuss characters. From left are Jen Johnson, Pam Beard, Johnny Lee Walker, Jackie Imedieke, Brian Bissonette, Heidi Boyd, Tom Kusler, Mareike Stoutenburgh, Colleen Schulke, Mike Beard, Jean Baer and Melissa Vacek. Pioneer Photo/Molly Miron

Giving exceeds $400,000 for 2010 United Way campaign

Tuesday evening, guests gathered at the Hampton Inn's Southshore Conference Center to celebrate the close of the United Way of Bemidji Area's fall fund raising campaign for the community. The...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: First Friday Art Walk offers variety of exhibits

First Friday of December events can begin at the Bemidji Public Library, which has on display December "Art in Childcare" sponsored by the Bemidji Early Childhood Initiative. The young artists...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 12:00am

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