2013 Regional Art Show

17th annual Regional Art Show Wednesday April 24th – Saturday May 25th, 2013 Open to all artists working in any medium Reception for artists Friday, April 26th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday Musicians by Virginia Marr (image at right) won the 2012...

Slovakian Egg Decorating Monday March 18th

Announcing a change of schedule for an upcoming Folk School course: Slovakian Easter Egg Decorating taught by Pam (Churilla)  Robinson has been moved to this Monday evening, March 18th, at 6:00 p.m.  Cost for the class is $20 with all materials provided.  Class will...

Arts Retreat now accepting applications online

The New York Mills Arts Retreat is now accepting applications online for our artist residency program. This move from mailed or e-mailed applications to ONLINE is a welcome change with multiple benefits. First, artists will be able to complete the application and...

Ballet for Youth – 2013 Winter/Spring Session

After a successful Fall session, ballet is back for youth ages 5-12! During these classes, children will learn the techniques basic to all dance styles, taught by Wendy Dornbusch, B.Ed/Dance. Class is on Tuesday afternoons in the upstairs dance studio here at the...

Yoga classes this winter/spring

YOGA YOGA YOGA – with Tamara Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm, Feb 5 – May 21, in the Cultural Center upstairs dance studio.  Find your breath – Find your strength – Love.  Drop in for $12 or purchase a six-class punchcard for $60. Students receive a 50%...

End of life round table Tuesday, February 26th

A round table conversation considering questions and answers about end of life will be presented at the Center on February 26th at 7pm.  Panelists will address spiritual, legal, medical, psychological, and practical issues that arise when a family member or friend...

Gift Store News

A warm THANK YOU to all of our shoppers and supporters for a great holiday 2012 season! We finished off the year with a successful Artists’ Bazaar and Stock-Up Sale, and we are excited about everything that we have planned for 2013. The Gift Shop serves several...

Artist-in-Residence Vivian Hyelim Kim

Joining us for a month-long residency during February and March is Vivian Hyelim Kim from Elmhurst, NY. Vivian is originally from South Korea and has lived in several places throughout the United States from the east coast to the west cost, most recently settling in...

Visiting Artist spends 6 weeks in NYM

The first visiting artist of 2013 was Agenor Martí Fernández from Miami, Florida. Born in Havana, Cuba, Agenor paints and draws, and has a particular interest in maps. He has traveled extensively and spent a 3 year period living in Finland. During his residency,...

Winter/spring Folk School class schedule

Call us at 218-385-3339 for more information about any of these classes, or check out individual postings under the Folk School drop down menu on this website.  Click on the link below to open a pdf of the class schedule....

2013 Winter-Spring Concert Season

Calendar of concerts for the winter and spring season Welcome to the 2013 winter/spring concert season.  Click on title of each concert listed below for more information about each artist and links to webpages.  All concerts are at the Cultural Center and begin at...

Larry Long, Minnesota troubadour

Think-Off concert Friday, June 7th Larry Long, a Minnesota folk legend, will be coming to the Cultural Center for a return engagement after a bunch of years.  We are really pleased to have him back with us-he performed 22 years ago at the first Continental Divide...

The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund

Acoustic Alchemy and Fiddle Wizardry Friday April 19th “The Barley Jacks are musicians’ musicians playing seriously good music. If you can sit there and listen to these guys without smiling or tapping your toe, check your pulse.”–Ron Arsenault, Rock...

Bill and Kate Isles Friday April 5th

Call 218-385-3339 to reserve your tickets to this concert by local Minnesota singers Bill and Kate Isles.  They hail from Duluth and are on their first trip to New York Mills in more than 7 years.  Concert starts at 7:30 pm and admission is $12 advance reservation or...

Monroe Crossing – bluegrass at its best

Friday, March 22nd bluegrass concert at James Mann Center Back this year by popular acclaim is one of Minnesota’s very best bluegrass bands.  The concert begins at 7:30 pm at the James Mann Center at the New York Mills school.  Admission is $12 by advance...

David Stoddard and Beth Wood on March 8th

Two singer-songwriters for a March 8th concert Friday, March 8th at 7:30 pm at the Center.  Call 218-385-3339 for ticket reservation.  Advance sale price is $12, or $15 the night of the concert.  Student admission is $5 and anyone who brings a donation for the Mills...

African America Friday February 22nd

An insightful look at the modern African Diaspora in Minnesota written by Warren C. Bowles. When a magical African man makes an unexpected visit to an interracial couple, it leads to a better understanding of the immigrant experience and a new celebration of one’s own...

A Circus of Color

Emily Williams-Wheeler show now through March 16th Join us for a reception in Emily’s  honor on Sunday, February 17th from 2-4 pm.  Click on the headline above or on one of the images of Emily’s paintings to visit her website.  Our gallery hours are...

Andra Suchy Concert

“diva of the Dakotas” Saturday, February 9th Andra Suchy and her husband Andrew are giving a concert at the Center in New York Mills on Saturday, February 9th at 7:30pm.  Tickets are available by calling the Center at 218-385-3339.  Admission is $12...

Mixed Blood Theatre presents Dr. King’s Dream

Mixed Blood Theatre’s acclaimed celebration of the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King, drawn from his own writings (including the timeless “I Have A Dream”) and told through a stunning solo performance by Warren C. Bowles, will be presented at the New...

Think-Off Debate June 8th, 2013 at 7pm

The debate is held at the James Mann Center for the Performing Arts at the New York Mills School.  It will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 7pm.   Tickets will go on sale on February 1st, 2013, and may be reserved now by email to info@kulcher.org.  Or, just give us a...

Ensemble 61 new music concert

“Devotees of new music, of whatever provenance, should keep a close eye on this accomplished, ambitious band” -Larry Fuchsberg, Minneapolis Star Tribune Ensemble 61, a six-member new and experimental classical music group from Minneapolis, will perform Water Music at...

Bryan Bowers concert Tuesday, January 8th

Acclaimed autoharpist Bryan Bowers Tuesday, January 8th at 7:30pm.  Tickets available by calling 218-285-3339.  Admission is $12 advance sale and $15 the night of the concert.  Student admission is $5.  Tell us at the door that you read about this concert in our...

January 2013 Concerts

The gallery and gift store are closed in January, but there is plenty of good music and drama available at the Center during January, 2013.  Just call 218-385-3339 to reserve your tickets. Here are links to the websites of these artists – just click on the...

2013 Great American Think-Off question

The 2013 Great American Think-Off question:  “Which is more ethical: sticking to your principles or being willing to compromise?” Click the link above to visit the Great American Think-Off website. The debate itself will be held on June 8th, a Saturday, at the James...

2013 Think-Off question published

The 2013 Great American Think-Off question: “Which is more ethical: sticking to your principles or being willing to compromise?” The 21st annual Great American Think-Off announces its question for 2013: “Which is more ethical: sticking to your principles or being...

Longest Night Music Festival this Friday

Longest Night Music Festival December 21st at NY Mills Cultural Center At the winter solstice the Center opens its doors to an evening of music, food, and conversation with friends and neighbors.  Musicians from the region gather and perform on the night of the 21st...

Artists’ Bazaar and Stock Up Sale

Artists’ Bazaar now through Saturday, December 15th Gifts for your holiday giving now through Saturday, December 15th in the Gallery.  Hours of the Bazaar are Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm.  Over 40 local artists are represented in the...

Be an Art Adventure mentor in the schools

Each year community volunteers work with area schools to bring the Minneapolis Institute of Arts “Art Adventure” program into classrooms. The program helps children learn to enjoy art and to recognize the cultural and historical content it communicates. ...

Holiday Silent Auction Fundraiser Thursday November 29th

We just had a visit from the musical culture of Ireland with the concert given by Paddy Keenan last Saturday.  Our next concert is by one of Minnesota’s best known singer-songwriters and guitarists, Michael Johnson.  And we’ll host music from a good bunch...

Michael Johnson Holiday Concert

Michael Johnson will give a holiday concert at the Cultural Center on Friday, November 30th at 7:30pm.  Admission is $12 advance reservation or $15 the night of the concert.  Members receive a $2 discount and anyone gets a dollar off by bringing a donation for the NY...

Shop local this holiday season

SHOP LOCAL this holiday season at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center! Following our annual holiday Silent Auction fundraiser on Thursday November 29th at the City Hall Ballroom, the Cultural Center Gift Shop will be hosting two additional fun and exciting...

Dance and Yoga at year’s end 2012

Youth Ballet Classes Resume & Yoga Continues at the Cultural Center The NYM Regional Cultural Center dance studio will be a busy place on Tuesdays in November! Yoga with Tamara continues every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. through December 11th. Also, back by popular...

Artist in residence news in November and December

The Arts Retreat artist residency program is excited to host three new visiting artists during the months of November and December. Arriving in mid-November is Kelley Meister from Minneapolis. Kelley constructs interdisciplinary, multi-media installations that fuse...

2nd annual Holiday Stock-Up Sale

Save the date and join us on Friday, December 7th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for our best discounts of the year at our 2nd annual Stock-Up Sale!        Buy 1-2 items, get 10% OFF!        Buy 3-4 items, get 15% OFF!        Buy 5+ items, get 20% OFF!        PLUS, Cultural...

Our Town – put yourself into the picture

This community participation gallery show at the Cultural Center will be featured from November 14 until December 29. Everyone in town or outside of the city is invited to help create images of their vision of individual, family, and community identity on the walls of...

Paddy Keenan, king of pipers, Saturday, November 17

Enjoy a musical odyssey to Old Ireland with the Paddy Keenan Concert Saturday, November 17th in New York Mills at the Cultural Center.  Mr. Keenan plays the uilleann pipes, the Irish bellows-blown bagpipes.  This is one of the oldest of Irish musical instruments, and...

Swedish punk rock band Friday, October 26

From Sweden: all girl punk band “Kraa” 7:30 pm The Nordic Arts Alliance made the connections that bring this special band of six young women to New York Mills from their homes in Sweden. This concert promises to be an amazing introduction to contemporary Scandinavian...

October 2012 Artist-in-Residence

Visiting Artist Mark Pagan Mark Pagan has traveled from Washington DC to spend the month of October in NYM, working on his narrative short film “Raymond & Lina” which looks at the lives of a man and his granddaughter. This 11-minute short film received acceptance...