Friday, June 3rd 7-9pm Featuring the brass and string stylings of the jazz trio, Jazz Committee, the Reception for the 2016 Regional Art Exhibit happens on Friday, June 3rd. Join the Cultural Center in meeting and greeting the regional artists at this soiree....
May 11th-28th Regional Elementary Art Exhibit This annual show, which features the work of elementary students of all ages from five regional school districts, opens on May 11th for public purview. Exceptional works selected by art teachers adorn the walls of...
Call for Artists! Submit your work and be a part of our Annual Regional Art Show at the Center. Everyone is welcome, all media are accepted, and this is a non-juried show. Wednesday June 1st – Saturday July 2nd, 2016 Open to all artists working in any medium...
The Cultural Center in New York Mills proudly announces the four finalists for the 2016 Great American Think-Off! These four individuals will travel to New York Mills this June to go head-to-head in three rounds of debate to settle the issue: Income Inequality...
The Cultural Center Gift Store proudly presents its “Artist of the Month” program, in it’s second month, which will feature a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented...
Saturday May 7th Noon-1:30pm Artist of the Month Event Artist of the Month, Christa Perala is offering a second class to make all natural body products! Called “Mother’s Day Pampering Make & Take Class for Kids,” the class offers an exciting...
Open Mic Night at the Center: 2nd Thursday of the month Back by popular demand! On most 2nd Thursdays in 2016, the main gallery of the Cultural Center is transformed into a venue for local musicians and spoken-word artists to present their latest or favorite...
The Cultural Center in New York Mills proudly announces the four finalists for the 2016 Great American Think-Off! These four individuals will travel to New York Mills this June to go head-to-head in three rounds of debate to settle this year’s topic: Income...
Only a few days left to sign up! Register by Thursday, April 28th. In this hour and a half class, April Artist of the Month, Christa Perala teaches you how to make your own bars of soap! Each participant will leave with over a pound of their very own hand-crafted...
Wednesday April 19th 4-7pm Join us for our third Open Youth Night on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at the New York Mills Cultural Center. Based on the success of previous Youth Nights, the Center will once again be open to all area 7th-12th graders for studying with...
Now through May 1st In The Gallery The Gallery at the Cultural Center in New York Mills eagerly presents the Minnesota State High School Visual Arts Exhibit for the 6A Region. Opening on Saturday, April 23rd and running through Sunday, May 1st, this exhibition...
The Cultural Center Gift Store proudly announces its new “Artist of the Month” program which will feature a new Gift Store artist each month with special deals and activities. The program’s intent is to bring attention to the myriad of talented local...
This year’s annual meeting will be held on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the main gallery of the Cultural Center. All members of the Cultural Center are invited to attend. If you are not a member, join today! An annual membership for an individual is just...
Immersion Events & Comedy Concert Celebrate Finnish Culture & Heritage on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 with Two Family-Friendly Events! Songs, Stories & Activities Saturday April 16th at 10am & 3:30pm Instructors from Salolampi Finnish Language camp will...
Thursday April 21st 6:00 to 8:00pm Spring is spritely sprinkling on Northern Minnesota and the Cultural Center is ready to plant more seeds of creativity in the Lakes Area community! This is only possible with your generous gifts of time, talents, creativity, crafts,...
Featured March 6 – April 9, 2016 Immigration Integration Artists Arna Rennan & Leila Rastegar The exhibit: The Cultural Center is pleased to present in the main floor gallery in March 2016 an art exhibition and conversation exploring women’s identity and...
Two Tuesdays April 5th & 12th Knifty Knitters Knitting Class There is nothing in the world like creating something with your own two hands…except maybe creating something with your own two needles! Experience the ‘loom method’ of knitting without...
Friday April 1st 7:30pm Immigration Integration Conversations and Concert In celebration of the works of Arna Rennan and Leila Rastegar, the Cultural Center presents conversations on women’s global identity in connection with social integration and the immigrant...
Great American Think-Off Essay Submission Deadline Friday April 1st Are you a deep thinker? Like to discuss controversial politics with family & friends? Are you engaged in the current primary face-offs for the 2016 U.S. Presidential election? Then showcase...
Friday March 25th 7pm A showing of Here Comes Peter Cottontail Bring one and all to a fun-filled evening at the Cultural Center, New York Mills! Children can experience for the first time and adults will reminisce over the 1970 stop-animation film, “Here Comes...
Monday, March 21st at 7pm Birds on Your Lake Another Little Big Year Event! See and hear about the fun fowl, dazzling ducks, and controversial cormorants during this visual presentation given by Bemidji-based Christine Herwig. Christine is a Nongame Specialist for the...
Have fun learning the basic dance steps of the Big Band Era. This popular East Coast Swing Dance is adaptable to 50s, country, and popular music. Couples will learn a basic step, lead/follow techniques and about 10 patterns. This class is for adult couples. Three...
Back by popular demand! The Midwest’s Premier Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet Friday, March 11th @ 7:30 p.m. James Mann Center for Performing Arts New York Mills School The Cultural Center is pleased to present Monroe Crossing at the New York Mills School...
Calling all Americans to participate in this annual civil disagreement of powerful ideas. This year’s topic is especially relevant in our current political climate as we approach the presidential election. Click here to submit your essay today! Deadline is April...
More Ways to Win in 2016 Great American Think-Off America’s everyday philosophers have a new incentive to share their thoughts with the nation this year. The Great American Think-Off, a philosophy contest held annually in the small rural town of New York Mills,...
The Cultural Center in New York Mills is pleased to present the 2016 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series. With a goal of offering performances at least monthly, and focusing on a combination of celebrating the local and being a window to the world, we hope to offer...
Three weekly yoga class options at Cultural Center Feb – May 2016: Senior/Gentle Yoga with Ann Pate, Wednesday mornings 9-10 a.m. Power Vinyasa Yoga with Emma Olson, Wednesday evenings 6-7 p.m. Power Vinyasa Yoga with Emma Olson, Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m....
Youth Night Wednesday, February 24th, 7:30-10pm Join us on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at the New York Mills Cultural Center for our first Open Youth Night! The Center will be open to all area 7th-12th graders for studying with friends, playing games, art/craft...
Ploy Pirapokin was born in Thailand and raised in Hong Kong. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction) from San Francisco State University, where she currently teaches as a creative writing lecturer. She also teaches at the Writing Salon in Berkeley. Her fiction...
Paper Marbling Class offered UPDATE: This class has been POSTPONED due to lack of registrants. Reschedule date TBD this Spring/Summer. Please contact us with your interest. Thursday, February 25th, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Participants will learn the art of paper...
Main Gallery Exhibit February 3 – March 5, 2016 Presentation & Reception Sunday, February 28 @ 7pm The Cultural Center is pleased to present current gallery exhibit, Stencil Prints of Navajo Sand Paintings by anthropologist and artist Maud...
The Cultural Center’s Winter/Spring 2016 Performing Arts Series kicks off on Thursday, February 18th, 2016 with a unique program featuring music and poetry from two talented Minnesota artists, Athena Kildegaard and Patty Kakac. There will be both a 7pm...
UPDATE: This class has been POSTPONED due to lack of registrants. Reschedule date TBD this Spring/Summer. Please contact us with your interest. Friday, February 12th, 2016 6-8:30pm ‘Bound Together’ Journal Creation Class Participants (Pre-Valentines date night?! Girls...
Power Vinyasa classes taught by new instructor Emma Olson on Wednesdays in January and February 3rd, 6-7 pm Whether you’re looking to stretch and strengthen the body, or ease your mind after a long day, this class has you covered. You’ll be guided through a series of...
Join us at the Cultural Center this winter for Pairings, bi-monthly art experiences paired with an alcoholic (or non-alcoholic option) beverage of choice. Prices include materials, instruction, a drink, and light refreshments. Some classes may require additional...
Wednesdays beginning January 20, 2016 Registered yoga instructor Ann Pate returns to the Cultural Center to lead a dedicated group in Senior/Gentle Yoga. Focusing on a gentle journey building strength and flexibility through core Yoga flows. Class will meet weekly on...
NYMills Public Library brings William Kent Krueger to New York Mills The Cultural Center is pleased to partner with the New York Mills Public Library and Friends of the Library to present this chance to meet William Kent Krueger, New York Times Best Selling author...
Canvas Painting Class Thursday, January 7th, 2016 Thursday, January 7th, 2016 from 6:00-8:30 pm ‘Getting Graphic is for the Birds!’ Canvas Painting Class Fee: $40 Minimum 8 / Maximum 15 Instructor Pam Robinson Location: Cultural Center main floor gallery With...
Topic for the 2016 Great American Think-Off is “Income Inequality Threatens Democracy” After much discussion, and appropriately, some healthy debate, the Great American Think-Off committee has decided on this year’s topic for the annual debate: “Income Inequality...
Topic for the 2016 Great American Think-Off: “Income Inequality Threatens Democracy” After much discussion, and appropriately, some healthy debate, the Great American Think-Off committee has decided on this year’s topic for the annual debate:...
Aaron Simmons Concert 4/20/24
Winter/Spring 2024 Workshops @ the Cultural Center
Celebrating Cultures 2024
Art for Lunch 2024
Open Mic is BACK this Spring 2024!
Spring 2024 Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center
2024 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series
2024 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
New York Mills Welcoming Communities 2024
Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2024
In the Gallery: Borgreen’s Butenhoff Boys – March 2024
Corey Medina & Brothers Return to NYM 4/12/24
“The Night Before Gettysburg” Performance 3/6/24
POSTPONED: Puzzle Party FUNdraiser
Ruckus in the Bearbrush Concert 3/23/24
Good Morning Bedlam Concert 3/2/24 – POSTPONED
Comedians Jason Schommer & Jodie Maruska 2/10/24
In the Gallery: Local Legends – Feb 2024
Dennis Warner in New York Mills January 2024
The Eclectics Bluegrass Concert 12/8/23
2023 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
2023 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2023 Great American Think-Off Finalists Announced
2023 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2022 Great American Think-Off Results