Unique Jazz/Funk/Rock Music Thursday, September 12, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Fall Concert Series kicks off with Thrown-Out Bones on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Join us in the Cultural Center’s...
Three Regional Artists September 11 – October 12, 2024 Reception Sat. Oct. 12 @ 1-3PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit ”Women Create” in the gallery from September 11 through October 12, 2024. A reception...
Brought to you by NYM Forward Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Main Avenue Street Fair Free Event 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mark your calendars for NYM Welcoming Week Street Fair on September 17th! Brought to you by NYM Forward, this event will bring together newcomers AND...
Unlock Your Storytelling Potential: Join Our Workshop Series & Storytelling Competition Event! Are you passionate about storytelling? Whether you’re fascinated by real-life experiences or captivated by the magic of fiction, our “Storytelling: From Beginning to...
Learn About Glass Mosaics Create a Stunning Mosaic Bird Artist/Instructor JoAnn McFarlin Fall 2024 Workshop Kick-Off The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to kick off its Fall Workshop Series on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. –...
Six Ceramic Artists August 7 – September 7, 2024 Reception Friday, Aug. 9 @ 4-6PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit ”Clay Bodies” in the gallery from August 7 through September 7, 2024. This show features...
Live Music in Rural MN Unique Gallery/Concert Space Variety of Music Genres ALL ARE WELCOME! The Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Concert Series! We look forward to presenting live music in our unique, intimate listening-room-style space in our...
Youth Ballet Classes on Hiatus 2024-2025 School Year Youth ballet classes at the Cultural Center will be on hiatus for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons, as Instructor Leona Cichy is expecting baby boy #2 in November! All of us at the Cultural Center would like to...
Live Folk Music Thursday, September 26, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Fall Concert Series continues with Curtis & Loretta on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Curtis & Loretta are a folk...
Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete Concert Saturday, October 19, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Fall Concert Series continues with Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m....
Live Music in the Gallery Friday, November 1, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Fall Concert Series continues with Brianna Helbling on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Catch Brianna Helbling at the New York Mills...
15th Annual Community Theater for All Ages Workshops begin Mon, Aug 5, 2024! TWO Public Performances: Friday 8/16/24 @ NYM Corn Feed Saturday 8/17/24 @ Finn Creek Fest The Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish...
Art for kids in the great outdoors Join us in your parks this summer! Dates & locations vary, see below The Cultural Center’s ‘Art in Your Park’ program returns to YOUR parks in New York Mills, Henning, Perham, and Wadena this summer! Join us in...
31st Great American Think-Off Announcing Honorable Mentions Read Essays Below In 2024, the Great American Think-Off Committee selected six honorable mentions, three on each side of the 2024 question, “Is freedom of speech worth the cost?” The 2024...
Saturday, August 3, 2024 Mystical Market 10AM-3PM Paranormal Presentation 3PM Overnight Adventure 9PM-9AM Join P.A.S.T. (Paranormal Adventure Seekers Team) and a variety of mystical practitioners at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Saturday, August 3rd,...
10th Annual Festival Friday, July 12, 2024 Held in conjunction with Lund Mania festivities in New York Mills Come join the fun of artists painting in the street, outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, youth decoy painting, vendors, food, and music, plus decoy and...
Annual Decoy Show + Rural Life Artwork Paintings by Michelle Roise Decoys by Rick Whittier July 2 – August 3, 2024 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Rural Heritage” on display from July 2 through...
America’s Greatest Thinker for 2024 is… Michelle Mellon of Deming, New Mexico! Audience Votes: Freedom of Speech IS Worth the Cost On Saturday, June 8, 2024, a majority of the audience of nearly 200 voted to name Michelle Mellon America’s Greatest...
Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays @ noon Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new art materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the cost is $10. Bring...
31st Annual Great American Think-Off Congratulations to all four finalists! Read the winning essays below The four finalists for the 2024 Great American Think-Off are (in alphabetical order): Crystal Kelley of Eden Prairie, MN; David Lapakko of Richfield, MN; Michelle...
31st Annual Think-Off Debate Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7pm Held @ NYM School Auditorium Think-Off Kick-Off Friday, June 7 The 2024 Great American Think-Off debate will be held at the New York Mills School Auditorium on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open...
Annual Adult Regional Art Show 2024 Theme: Unfettered May 29 – June 29, 2024 Beginning on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, and going through Saturday, June 29, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to showcase local artwork in the gallery as part of the...
Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays @ noon Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new art materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the cost is $10. Bring...
Poetry Reading | Book Signing | Writing Workshop/Discussion Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:30 – 7:00 PM Free to attend & open to all! Please join us for a Poetry Reading / Book Signing / Writing Workshop/Discussion with Sonja Kosler at the New York Mills Regional...
All About Wood In the Gallery May 1 – 25, 2024 Reception Saturday, May 25 @ 1-3PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “All About Wood” in the gallery from May 1 – 25, 2024. “All About...
31st Annual Great American Think-Off Philosophy Essay/Debate Contest Live Debate June 8, 2024 New York Mills, MN—May 1, 2024—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce the four finalists from the essay contest portion of the 31st annual Great...
Arts Learning Workshops Create, Explore, Learn & Grow Join us in 2024! Join us for these arts learning experiences at the Cultural Center this Winter/Spring 2024! We are happy to once again partner with Elevate OTC to offer monthly Elevate Exploratories this...
2 Dates This Spring: Second Thursdays in April & May April 11 & May 9, 6-8PM Free to Attend, Open to All All are invited to join us for Spring 2024 Open Mic Night! Two second Thursdays this Spring: April 11th and May 9th, from 6-8PM at the Cultural Center!...
Community Art & Cultural Exchange Co-Presented with Niijii Radio Wednesday, May 22, 2024 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ NYM Sculpture Park / Barn All are invited to Celebrating Cultures, a family-friendly community art and cultural exchange event! Join us at the New...
Artists & Brothers: Borgreen’s Butenhoff Boys In the Gallery March 6 – April 6, 2024 Reception Saturday, April 6 @ 2-4PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Borgreen’s Butenhoff Boys” in...
Live Music @ the Cultural Center RESCHEDULED TO Friday, April 12, 2024! Doors @ 7PM; Music @ 7:30 Get Tickets Today! PLEASE NOTE: This is the rescheduled date after having to postpone the original March 1st concert due to COVID. If you purchased tickets for the 3/1/24...
Live Country Music @ NYMRCC Saturday, April 20, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Spring Concert Series continues with Aaron Simmons live in concert on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Join us in the Cultural Center’s...
Live Theater Performance Wednesday, March 6 @ 6-7PM Chuck Johnson as Abraham Lincoln The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Performing Arts Series continues on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. with “The Night Before Gettysburg” performance by...
Teams of 3 CASH PRIZES! Space is Limited – Sign Up Today! Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, laughs, philanthropy, and lively competition! This FUNdraiser supports Cultural Center programs while indulging in a love of puzzles and time spent with friends....
Appalachian Music Saturday, March 23, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Spring Concert Series continues with Ruckus in the Bearbrush on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate...
CONCERT POSTPONED GMB Returns to NYM! Saturday, March 2, 2024 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM UPDATE 2/14/24: Due to an unforeseen family emergency, Good Morning Bedlam will not be able to perform on March 2nd and will need to cancel their show. The band will be taking a...
Stand-Up Comedy in NYM Saturday, February 10, 2024 Laughs Begin @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Performing Arts Series continues on Saturday, February 10th with a night of comedy featuring Jason Schommer & Jodie Maruska at 7:30...
Local Legends Exhibit February 1 – March 2, 2024 Reception Friday, February 23 All are invited to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery to see the exhibit “Local Legends” featuring 11 local/regional artists with ties to the Cultural Center. This...
Youth Ballet Classes Return! 10-Week Winter/Spring Session Weekly on Wednesdays Dates & Details Below We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday...
Live Music in Rural MN Unique Listening Room Space Open to ALL! The Cultural Center is pleased to present its 2024 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series! We look forward to providing opportunities to connect with artists in our unique, intimate listening-room-style...
Thrown-Out Bones Concert Kicks Off 2024 Fall Concert Series
In the Gallery: “Women Create” Sept/Oct 2024
NYM Welcoming Week Street Fair 9/17/24
Storytelling: From Beginning to End – Workshop Series + Storytelling Event
Glass Mosaic Workshop September 25, 2024
Fall 2024 Concert Series
2024-2025 Youth Ballet on Hiatus at the Cultural Center
Curtis & Loretta Concert Thursday, September 26, 2024
Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott 2024 Reunion Tour
Brianna Helbling Concert Friday, November 1, 2024
In the Gallery: “Clay Bodies” August 2024
2024 Kalevala Puppet Pageant
Art in Your Park Summer 2024
2024 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
Paranormal Investigators + Mystical Market 8/3/24 @ NYMRCC
2024 Fish House Festival in New York Mills, MN
“Rural Heritage” Gallery Exhibit July 2 – August 3, 2024
2024 Great American Think-Off Results
2024 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
2024 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2023 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2023 Great American Think-Off Finalists Announced