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Pioneer Previews: Church musicians wind up summers concert season

The last concert of this year's series will be this week as Bemidji Area Church Musicians present pianist Wayne Hoff and friends at noon today at Aardahl Lutheran Church (East...

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

Roy C. Booth, director, co-producer and co-writer of the film "The Day Lufberry Won It All," works with actors Andor Lofthus, left, and Kevin Cease, right, at the Ken N Cork during filming of the movie, which has been released on Amazon.com. Mitch Berntson, director of photography, is in the background. The movie was filmed entirely in Bemidji. Photo courtesy Cynthia Booth

Movie filmed in Bemidji available on Amazon

"The Day Lufberry Won It All," adapted from the acclaimed dark science fiction short story by R. Thomas Riley and filmed entirely in Bemidji, was released Aug. 12 on Amazon.com...

news / business / local / entertainment Sun, Aug 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Some know him as Pastor Kent Dudley, some as an Elvis impersonator, but as of Aug. 8, he can add recording artist. Dudley wrote and produced his own CD, "If It Wasn't For The Blood," which caught the eye of Tate Music Group. Tate offered him a national recording contract. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Bemidji's Kent Dudley signed by major record company

On Aug. 8, Kent Dudley went to his house to find a national recording contract waiting for him from Tate Music Group. "They said they were impressed," said Dudley, who...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Tickets remaining for U.S. Air Force band concert

There are still some free tickets left for the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band's "Brass in Blue" concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Bemidji High...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Church Musicians to present piano concert

Bemidji Area Church Musicians will present Joe Henry on the piano and organ at noon today at the Church of St. Philip, 702 Beltrami Ave. N.W. A free will offering...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Paul Bunyan Playhouse: 'The Full Monty' praised by audience

The crowd ranged from high school seniors like Zoey Schlemper and Susy Spears to octogenarians waited in the lobby of the Paul Bunyan Playhouse for the opening performance of "The...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Aug 05, 2011 - 12:00am

From left, Jan Kraus and her mother, Jane Pottorf, both of Mason City, Ill., view a blue heron and a blue jay carved by the late Jim Schram Sr. to be raffled off at the annual Blackduck Woodcarving Festival. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Wayside Park in Blackduck. See story on page 2. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Art for raffle at Blackduck Woodcarving Festival

From left, Jan Kraus and her mother, Jane Pottorf, both of Mason City, Ill., view a blue heron and a blue jay carved by the late Jim Schram Sr. to...

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

The Loon Opera Company will present "The Marriage of Figaro" opening tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Thompson Recital Hall. From left are cast members Jake Kaehne, Barry Sharrock, Linda Wagner, Lerrie Andrade de la Torre, Matt Goinz, Karissa Korbel, Julia Lamon and Michael Lamon. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'The Marriage of Figaro' to be presented

When people hear the word opera, the first thing they think is that they won't understand the lyrics or understand the jokes. Not a concern with this production of Mozart's...

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

The Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective will present the play "Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood" directed by Cate Belleveau at the Beltrami County courthouse outdoor stage opening at 7 p.m. today, July 27, and running through 7 p.m. July 30, with 2 p.m. matinees July 30 and 31. Shown above the colorful cast rehearses a scene from the play Tuesday. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Mask and Rose to present 'Petite Rouge'

The Mask and Rose Women's Theater Collective will present the play "Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood" directed by Cate Belleveau at the Beltrami County courthouse outdoor stage opening...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Sanford Center to host musical, art exhibit at open house

Today's Sanford Center open house may be one of the final Bemidji performances by cellist Eric Haugen before he heads off to college. Eric and friends will perform from noon-3...

news / entertainment Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: 'Defiant Requiem' to be broadcast on radio

The performance of "Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin" which was performed by the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, Bemidji Chorale and the Bemidji State University Chorus with guest soloists last May at...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Jul 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Church musicians to feature flutes, strings

Bemidji Area Church Musicians will present musicians Joni Lund with folk flutes and strings, and Pat Riegert on guitar and dulcimer at noon today, July 20, at the Evangelical Free...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Photos/Monte Draper
The Paul Bunyan Playhouse will present "21A," which opens tonight at the Chief Theatre and will continue through July 30. The one-man show, written by Kevin Kling, will have Zach Curtis portraying all eight characters - bus driver Ron Huber and his passengers, including a woman named Gladys.

Kevin Kling's '21A' to open tonight at Paul Bunyan Playhouse

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse presents "21A" by Minnesota storyteller and Playhouse alum Kevin Kling, opening tonight at 8 p.m. on the stage of the Historic Chief Theatre in downtown Bemidji...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Kristina Coleman at Northwoods Gallery arranges a painting by Kathy Gustafson. Seven local artists have work displayed at the downtown business. Submitted Photo

Northwoods Gallery: Venue features local artist group

Northwoods Gallery at 218 Third Street in downtown Bemidji features nationally known local artists and artisans through the summer months. One of the artists, Jane Freeman, has always used Northwoods...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Jul 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Local artist Mary Therese Peterson is shown painting a silk scarf. Peterson will be selling her scarves along with other artwork at Bemidji's Art in the Park event to be held this Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, at Bemidji's Library Park. Submitted Photo

Art in the Park to showcase more than 100 artists

The 44th annual Art in the Park will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

news / local / entertainment Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - 12:00am

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