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Pioneer Previews: Local group to perform four harpsichord concert

La Musique Nomade will perform a four harpsichord concerto by Asako Hirabayashi at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, in Thompson Recital Hall of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex at Bemidji State...

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

Bob Paulson will show his work in his new Shevlin studio, Bob's Workshop, where he is surrounded by samples of his work in the Norwegian folk arts. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Studio Cruise '11: From the pulpit to the studio

Bob Paulson, a retired minister of the Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, is turning his avocation into his vocation in a new studio in Shevlin. A newcomer to the Bemidji...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Oct 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Saarens announces 2011-12 schedule

Saarens Productions has announced the schedule of events for the 2011-2012 season at the Wild Rose Theater (Masonic Building), located at 501 Bemidji Ave. N. E "The Clean House" by...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Oct 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Brazilian music to highlight Sanford open house

The Sanford Center First Wednesday of the Month Open House from noon to 3 p.m. today will feature Brazilian music. Enjoy a free cup of coffee from Dunn Bros. Coffee,...

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

'MPR Connects!': Wurzer connects with Bemidji

There was no mistaking the enthusiasm in the overflowing crowd that gathered Tuesday night to hear Cathy Wurzer, host of Morning Edition on Minnesota Public Radio, and new MPR CEO...

news / local Wed, Oct 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Actor Richard Garey brought to life the tales of Mark Twain on stage Monday evening in the Bemidji High School Auditorium. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Mark Twain tales on stage in Bemidji

Actor Richard Garey brought to life the tales of Mark Twain on stage Monday evening in the Bemidji High School Auditorium. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

news / local / entertainment Tue, Oct 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Ben Westlie, a 2001 Bemidji High School alumnus and 2006 Bemidji State University graduate, has published a collection of his poems titled "Sometimes Out of Turn," to be published by Finishing Line Press. Submitted Photo

BHS/BSU alumnus publishes first book

Ben Westlie, 28, a 2001 Bemidji High School alumnus and 2006 Bemidji State University graduate, has published a collection of his poems he said many readers will be able to...

news / local / education Tue, Oct 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: MPR to hold open house event in Bemidji

"MPR Connects!" with the public as the station invites listeners, members and advocates to join Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio's Morning Edition news host, and listen to how she prepares...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Sep 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Park Rapids to host artist tour

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council will host the 2011 Art Leap, a driving tour of artists' studios and other cultural destinations Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 24...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Kari Mocbeichel, left, of Des Plains, Ill., watches as rosemaling instructor Ardella Lindberg of Leonard teaches her a new painting stroke on her plate Tuesday afternoon at the 36th annual North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop at Concordia Language Villages.

Rosemaling at North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop

Kari Mocbeichel, left, of Des Plains, Ill., watches as rosemaling instructor Ardella Lindberg of Leonard teaches her a new painting stroke on her plate Tuesday afternoon at the 36th annual...

news / local Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - 12:00am

From left, Karen Thurn of Bismarck, N.D., Juneal Reitan of Northome and Joyce Podetz of Fargo receive the honor of spreading the icing on a Swedish tea ring they just made in the Scandinavian Food Adventure class Tuesday during the 36th annual North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop at Concordia Language Villages. The class, taught by Marilyn Melby, also included making sandbakkels. More than 120 artisans enrolled in the arts and craft classes. Pioneer Photos/Monte Draper

Swedish tea ring at North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop

From left, Karen Thurn of Bismarck, N.D., Juneal Reitan of Northome and Joyce Podetz of Fargo receive the honor of spreading the icing on a Swedish tea ring they just...

news / local Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Sanford Center offers First Wednesday Open House

The Sanford Center First Wednesday of the Month Open House with classical guitarist Craig Haugen will be held from noon-3 p.m. today. Enjoy a free cup of coffee from Dunn...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Sep 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: First Friday Receptions abound with variety

Labor Day visitors and local folk can start their First Friday Art Walk Sept 2 at the following venues which have no receptions scheduled: - Bemidji Public Library Art Wall...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Sculptor Albert Belleveau holds a model of a giraffe that he used to help create a 18-foot-tall giraffe made of chain, completing the sculpture 3½ years after it was commissioned by a St. Peter, Minn., farmer. Pioneer Photo/ Monte Draper

Belleveau finishes 18-foot giraffe sculpture

Art is like fine wine -- the longer you wait, the better the product. Sculptor Albert Belleveau has completed a 3½-year commission piece that was about to be delivered Tuesday...

news / local Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - 12:00am

The full cast of the musical "Playing the Bill" by Steve Saari posses for a photo during a rehearsal on Tuesday evening. Seated is Kevin Cease and standing from left are Krista Grover, Vicki Stenerson, DeeJay Arens, Joel Ward, Vicki Wangberg, Charles Deeter and Jacki Davis. The musical will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 at the Chief Theatre in downtown Bemidji. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Original musical comedy to open

When the "Saari Safari" bus rolls into Bemidji this Sunday, it will bring a bus load of theater lovers from Grand Forks, N.D., devotees of Steve Saari's original plays. "Playing...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

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