20th Annual Great American Think-Off Question: "The Nature of Humankind: Inherently Good or Inherently Evil?"
Go to Think-Off web site for additional information.

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Tickets to every event in the fall concert series are available by calling 218-385-3339. You may purchase tickets using your credit card or reserve a ticket to pay at the door. Unless otherwise noted, concert tickets are $12 advance sale and $15 the night of the concert. Member price is $10 or $13 the night of the concert. Students are always $5.

Concert venue is the Cultural Center unless otherwise specified. Shows start at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.

7 time Grammy Nominee John McCutcheon Thursday, May 10th

John McCutcheon rounds out the season with a concert on Thursday, May 10th. This is John's third performance at the Center in the past 5 years. If you attended one of the concerts you know that he is one of the most accomplished musicians, wonderful songwriters, and outstanding singers in America all rolled into one extraordinarily energetic performer.

Here he is in 2010 with Pete Seeger. John's new album released last fall is a tribute to Woody Guthrie.

The long-awaited all-Woody Guthrie by John McCutcheon, "This Land: Woody Guthrie's America" was released September 15th, 201l. It is hailed as one of the most comprehensive and stunning tributes to this American icon. Not only is there an all-star version of "This Land Is Your" (featuring Willie Nelson, among others), but beautiful versions of Guthrie songs, classic and unknown. Joined by a cadre of the finest Americana musicians (Kathy Mattea, Tim O'Brien, Stuart Duncan, Tommy Emmanuel), John demonstrates not only his superb musicianship, but his understanding of the legacy he is not only celebrating but continuing.

Cultivating the Arts in Rural America

NYMRCC Mission Statement:
"The NYMRCC is dedicated to expanding the cultural and creative opportunities of rural Americans by offering innovative, quality arts programming, and demonstrating how the arts can be used as an economic development tool in rural communities across the nation."

In the Gallery

hours
Tues-Fri 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00pm

Main gallery

Annual Regional Art Show. Now through Wednesday, May 23rd. Reception for artists (everyone welcome) is Saturday, May 5th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Join us in saluting the regional artists whose work makes this show an exciting display of creativity.

Classes

Artists Forum
Artists Forum every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm.

Dance for Kids
We are seeking a new instructor for the after school dance program. Please call 218-385-3339 for details.

Knitting for Everyone
Every Monday. 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Open Mic
Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm. All musicians and poets are invited. PA set up and ready to go.

Yoga Classes
Yoga classes resume with Tamara Moore on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm. Tamara's classes are moderately athletic. Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am Beth Super resumes her light and easy yoga series. Both sets of classes begin the week of February 13th. We have yoga mats available in the gift store. Call for details or to reserve your place. 385-3339.

Community Events in 2012

Kite Festival -Date in May to be announced.

Praire Garden Laybrinth - Saturday, May 26th. We hope lots of folks will help us plant native grasses and flowering prairie plants in the new labyrinth on Saturday, May 26th.  Bring a favorite rock to place in the labyrinth--no larger than a football for rocks, please!   Enjoy a picnic and plant a few native prairie plants (we provide all the plants and any necessary tools).  Wondering what a labyrinth is?  Click on the red labyrinth to visit the International Labyrinth Society website to find out all about this art form.  This activity is funded in part by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation.

Great American Think-Off- June 9th
Submit your essay addressing the philosophy question "The Nature of Humankind: inherently good or inherently evil?" by April 1st. The debate will happen on June 9th

East Otter Tail and Wadena County Fairs - Arts Performances and art workshops. The Wadena County Fair is June 27-30 and the East Otter Tail County Fair is July 19-22nd. More details on this exciting new project in collaboration with the county fairs available soon.

Continental Divide Music and Film Festival and Puppet Pageant - two big days this year!
Friday and Saturday, August 17th and 18th
Annual Corn Feed, lots of live music, special foods, and Minnesota-produced movies. The Puppet Pageant with larger than life puppet figures play out a story from the Finnish national epic poem, the Kalevala. Kids of all ages can participate making the puppets and performing. Who's coming? Haley Bonar, the Pines. Erik Koskinen Band. Tim Sparks. Galactic Cowboy Orchestrt. Curtis & Loretta. Erik and Pete Keranen (from New York Mills!!). Others to be announced soon.

Whiskey Creek Film Festival
September 14-20 at the Cozy Theatre in Wadena
Award-winning independent films and short films by regional filmmakers.

Longest Night Music Festival
December 21
Free concert to celebrate the winter season with local Minnesota artists and musicians. Everyone is invited to this solstice celebration.

The First Annual Rural Arts Summit was held from June 8th-11th at M-State in Fergus Falls. Check out the Web site for information about what happened at the Summit and to learn about future Rural Arts and Culture Summits.