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Pioneer Previews: Anton Treuer to discuss his newest book

Anton Treuer, noted author, educator and expert of the Ojibwe language and history, will speak about his newest book, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

A happy group of artists pose in front of a newly installed sculpture during the 2012 Bemidji Sculpture Walk awards ceremony. Albert Belleveau, installation chair, is standing next to People's Choice Winner, Shanna Mae Olson a May BSU Fine Arts graduate. Mitch Blessing, chair of the Bemidji Sculpture Walk is standing next to Critic's Choice winner, Steve Sundahl, a BSU fine arts professor. Missing from the photo is runner-up for Critic's Choice Michael Vallarano from Minneapolis. PATT RALL | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Sculpture Walk winners announced

BEMIDJI -- The winners for this year's Bemidji Sculpture Walk contest were announced Saturday. Weathered by Shanna Mae Olson received the $1,000 People's Choice Award and "H2O Water Dancers" by...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are the second most photographed icons in America, only behind Mount Rushmore, according to Eastman Kodak. Bemidji Pioneer File Photo

50 fun things to do in the Bemidji area

BEMIDJI - A jewel of the Northwoods, the city of Bemidji and surrounding area offers something for everyone. It's the perfect retreat, plush with beautiful scenery, abundant recreation, arts and...

entertainment / news / local Fri, May 25, 2012 - 1:58pm

Abe Hunter has been selected as one of two pianists from an international competition to play at the Tyrolean Opera Program in Mauroch, Austria. Hunter will be leaving for the shores of Lake Achen in the Tyrolean Alps in early July. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Hunter accepted to Austrian opera summer program

BEMIDJI - Our local young impresario, Abe Hunter is busily scheduling singers, planning programs and sending invitations for the annual Lake Bemidji Opera Fest and "Madama Butterfly" by Puccini for...

news / local / entertainment Thu, May 24, 2012 - 12:00am

A smiling Del Lyren is shown holding his Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) that he will take along when he joins the tour of the Dave Matthews Band this summer. MONTE DRAPER | PIONEER PHOTO

Jazz experience life-changing for Bemidji State professor

BEMIDJI - Next month, Del Lyren, professor of music at Bemidji State University, will fly to Indianapolis to join the Dave Matthews Band, stay in the same hotel as the...

news / entertainment / local Thu, May 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Elmo's Super Heroes set this fall for Sanford Center

BEMIDJI - Tickets for the Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" go on sale Monday. The show is set for Oct. 5-6 in the Sanford Center. Featuring Elmo as Captain...

news / entertainment Wed, May 23, 2012 - 11:48am

Bemidji author to be featured in anthology

BEMIDJI - "Curso and the Lady Equestrian," a fantasy short story by Roy C. Booth and Brian Woods, has been accepted to be included in the "Scarlet Whispers" horse anthology...

news / business / local / entertainment Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Vote for People's Choice award

BEMIDJI - The annual changing of the pieces on the Bemidji Sculpture Walk will happen this May as usual. Voting for the People's Choice Award will begin today and there...

news / entertainment Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Stone carver Tim Stone is shown by a collection of his sculptures at his studio in Cass Lake.fdsdf Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Sculpture Walk features work of Cass Lake artist

BEMIDJI - Although a new artist for the Bemdiji Sculpture Walk this year, Timothy John (Tim) Stone has had his work featured at all of the area reservations as well...

news / entertainment Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Bemidji Sculpture Walk awards around the corner

The Bemidji Sculpture Walk Reception and award ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Blue Ox Bar and Grill. Information on how to vote for your...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Six local artists competed in the Artists of Minnesota Spring Show in Hutchinson, Minn., and came home with ribbons. From left are Judith Selby, with "Pepper Study," second place, Advanced Watercolor, and "Winter Days," second place, Advanced Mixed Media; Barbara Jolly, with "Himba, Child of Africa," Merit in Drawing; BeverLee Olson, "Orchid Bling," Merit Award; behind her, Terry Honstead, "Memories of the Past," Merit in Advanced Transparency; Danielle Stone, "Balancing Act," first place, Intermediate O...

Local artists receive awards

Six local artists competed in the Artists of Minnesota Spring Show in Hutchinson, Minn., and came home with ribbons. From left are Judith Selby, with "Pepper Study," second place, Advanced...

news / local / entertainment Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

The new building that will house Lakeland Public Television will be built on the northeast corner of First Street and Grant Avenue along Bemidji's south shore. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2013. Submitted schematic Courtesy Lakeland Public Television

Lakeland Public TV unveils plans for new building

BEMIDJI - After securing $3 million in state bonding funds, Lakeland Public Television now is working to raise the remaining funds to construct its new facility. The building, to be...

news / local / entertainment / education Thu, May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig and Dan Dean say they are excited to be performing their own special blend of voices and praise songs starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sanford Center. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Christian trio Phillips, Craig and Dean encourages audience participation

BEMIDJI - A group of pastors/singers will be telling the audience, "It's gut check time," at 7:30 p.m. Friday when Phillips, Craig and Dean take the stage at the Sanford...

news / entertainment Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:00am

Mason, Chorale honored

BEMIDJI - Conductor Patricia (Pat) Mason of the Bemidji Chorale kept the program notes for the 33rd annual Mother's Day Concert a secret but, as it turned out, the tables...

news / entertainment / local Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:00am

Erik Jensen

Norwegian pianist to perform tonight at Syttende Mai celebration

BEMIDJI - This year's Syttende Mai celebration will begin with a concert tonight by world renowned Norwegian concert pianist Knut Erik Jensen. Along with his current long-term artist residency at...

news / entertainment Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:00am

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