Back by Popular Demand! Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Held at NYM City Hall Ballroom CLAP, LAUGH, DANCE, SING ALONG! The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is thrilled to bring Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos back to New York Mills on Saturday, February 1, 2025! ALL...
BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Deuces Wild Package Limited Quantities Available Get it Before it’s GONE! The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2024 BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL PACKAGE DEAL for the upcoming Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos Show happening...
15th Annual Artist Bazaar Sat Nov 9 – Sat Nov 16, 2024 Unique Artist-Made Gifts Stock-Up Sale Nov 15 & 16 Join us for the 15th annual Artist Bazaar in our beautiful historic art gallery! We are thrilled to celebrate another year of this beloved event,...
Kip Peltoniemi Concert Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 Music Begins @ 7:30PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2024 Fall Concert Series continues with Kip Peltoniemi on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. This concert is co-presented by the New York Mills...
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Held @ City Hall Ballroom During NYM Tree Festival Cash Prizes! Sign Up Today! We are thrilled to announce our ALL NEW Winter Fundraiser! This year we will host a PUZZLE PARTY COMPETITION to provide a chance for community members to take a...
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Minnesota’s Giving Holiday! Donate Online Nov 1 – 21, 2024 #GTMD24 is a full day dedicated to supporting MN non-profits and schools. #GiveWhereYouLiveMN #IgniteGenerosity Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for...
TEACH Gallery Exhibit Peder Butenhoff & Michael Aasness October 23 – November 30, 2024 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit “TEACH” in the gallery from October 23 – November 30, 2024. A...
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...
Explore Art & Make Your Own Holiday Gifts This Year @ NYMRCC Workshops Oct – Dec 2024 Grab Your Spot Today! Join us for a variety of arts learning experiences at the Cultural Center this Fall, and give the most unique gifts of the season! Workshops take...
Annual Winter Solstice Celebration of Local Musicians + Community Saturday, December 21, 2024 Begins @ 7pm FREE to attend & open to ALL! Each year on the Winter Solstice, the Cultural Center opens its doors to an evening of music, food, drinks, and conversation...
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Held @ NYM Cultural Center For children ages 10 & under Join us at the Cultural Center for a FREE Halloween Party for Kids on Saturday, October 26th from 12 – 3PM. Costumes are encouraged! Make and take...
Three Regional Artists September 11 – October 19, 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 19, 2024. A reception...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Brought to you by Continental Divide Brew Pub & NYM Cultural Center First Annual NYM Pickletoberfest Saturday, October 5, 2024 FREE to attend & open to ALL! All are welcome on Main Avenue in New York Mills on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 as the Continental...
Film & discussion with Mike Keene POSTPONED: TO BE RESCHEDULED Co-Presented with NYM Library Held at NYM Cultural Center PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for the new...
Hand-Build Your Own Clay Wind Chimes or Garden Bells Artist/Instructor Brad Wegscheid Two Thursday Evenings: Oct 17 & 24 UPDATE 10/16/24: Workshops POSTPONED – new dates to be announced soon. The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to continue...
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...
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. –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos Return to NYM Feb 1, 2025!
ALL NEW Winter Fundraiser 2024: Puzzle Party COMPETITION!
Fall 2024 Workshops @ the Cultural Center
Longest Night Music Festival 2024
Fall 2024 Concert Series
Art for Lunch Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
Orphan Trains Film & Author Discussion POSTPONED
Ceramics Workshop: 2-Class Series POSTPONED
2024-2025 Youth Ballet on Hiatus at the Cultural Center
Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2024
Black Friday 2024
2024 Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale
Kip Peltoniemi Concert 11/23/24
Give to the Max Day 2024
In the Gallery: TEACH
Brianna Helbling Concert Friday, November 1, 2024
2024 Community Kids’ Halloween Party
In the Gallery: “Women Create” Sept/Oct 2024
Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott 2024 Reunion Tour
Curtis & Loretta Concert Thursday, September 26, 2024
2024 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
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