ENTERTAINMENT

Patt Rall Arts Column for Nov. 5: Artist to present lecture, demonstration

Angel Mihaylov, a world class painter, will hold his painting lectures today for students and residents of Bemidji. The lectures on painting techniques in producing realistic paintings in the style of Vermeer, Caravaggio and Velasquez will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in the painting studio, Room 112, Education Arts Building, Birchmont Drive. A reception for his installation in the Talley Gallery will be held at noon and is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be installed until Nov. 4 in the Talley Galley, Education Building on the campus of Bemidji State University. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. The gallery is free and handicapped accessible.

November 05, 2009

Bemidji State University: Artist to demonstrate painting techniques

What does it take to get into the Nikolai Pavlovich, the national Art Academy of Bulgaria, to vie for the six open slots each year?

By Patt Rall , November 05, 2009

BHS drama students to present ‘Camelot’

The drama students at Bemidji High School will present the musical “Camelot” at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium. Front row from left are front, are Dan Will (Lancelot), Alle Bowman (Guinevere), Tony Naylor (Arthur) and Wil Hart (Pellinore) surrounded by some of the 23 other cast members during rehearsal Wednesday evening. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

November 05, 2009

First Friday Art Walk set

The First Friday Art Walk in Bemidji will be held Friday, Nov. 6, and will include the following participants:

November 01, 2009

‘Bemidji Between The Wars’: Local documentary depicts area history

In 1966, while Bemidji Theater Manager Bud Woodard was cleaning out the building’s attic in preparation for its sale as the Ben Franklin store, he struck treasure.

By Molly Miron , October 30, 2009

Patt Rall Arts Column for Oct. 29: Guitarists to perform for Bemidji Concert Series

Gothenburg Combo concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, in Thompson Recital Hall, Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on the campus of Bemidji State University, 14th Street and Birchmont Drive. The guitar duo of David Hansson and Thomas Hansy are known for infusing their energy into classic repertoire as well as modern works. The duo is known for playing a concert mixed with the music of Bach and Brahms with Lennon, McCartney and Brian Wilson. This is one of the concerts in the Bemidji Concert Series presented by the BSU Department of Music. Regular season tickets and membership packages are available at the music office on the second floor of Bangsberg Hall, Lueken’s Village North and Tutto Bene. All three ticket outlets will also sell individual event tickets at $20 for the general public and $5 for students for this performance. If available, tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance. This series is supported by sponsorships from the Bemidji State University Department of Music, The Bemidji Pioneer, The Villa Calma Bed and Breakfast, Paul Bunyan Telephone and the BSU Student Activity Allocation Committee.

By Patt Rall , October 29, 2009

‘The Crucible’: Actors return after nearly 50 years to see play

The theater department of Bemidji State University welcomed some original players of “The Crucible” to last Saturday’s performance of the current production now on the main stage of Bangsberg Fine Arts Center.

By Patt Rall , October 29, 2009

Gothenburg Combo: Guitar duo to perform in Bemidji Concert Series

Guitar virtuoso performances have been popular among Bemidji music lovers, so two guitars in concert might be even more attractive.

By Molly Miron , October 29, 2009

Patt Rall Arts Column for Oct. 22: Karstens to star in ‘My Name is Rachel Corrie’

Mikaela Karstens is in a one-woman show based on the diary and e-mails of a young peace activist killed in Gaza.

By Patt Rall , October 22, 2009

Bemidji State: ‘The Crucible’ opens Friday

“The Crucible,” a production of the theater department of Bemidji State University, opens this week at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

By Patt Rall , October 21, 2009

Studio Cruise artist explains painting

Artist Terry Honstead explains her process of painting in her home studio Saturday during Studio Cruise ’09. The Studio Cruise continues today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16 sites. Pioneer Photo/Laurie Swenson

October 18, 2009

Studio Cruise visitor tries out jewelry-making tool

Artist Christina Thorne has Maggie Schwegman try out a jewelry-making tool in Thorne’s home studio Saturday during Studio Cruise ’09. Thorne is the owner of Bad Cat Creations. The Studio Cruise continues today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16 sites. Pioneer Photo/Laurie Swenson

October 18, 2009

Mayer rehearses for recital

Heidi Mayer was one of four harpsichord players rehearsing Friday afternoon for the Multi-Harpsichord Chamber Recital of keyboard concertos by J.S. Bach, which will be performed tonight at 7:30 in the Main Theater of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex at Bemidji State University. The other harpsichord players are Deborah Steinbar, Helen Skuggedal Reed and Nicholas Good. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

October 17, 2009

Visitors make Studio Cruise visit

Linda Swenson, left, and Barb Ellingson look at a fused glass plate and vase made by Pat Schnell at the Glass Shack, one of the stops along the Studio Cruise, on Friday afternoon. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

October 17, 2009

Studio Cruise ’09 — The ‘artist’s artist: Sculptor Goodwin carries on tradition

A returning artist to this year’s Studio Cruise is stone sculptor Duane (Dewey) Goodwin.

By Patt Rall , October 16, 2009