Past Events From The Cultural Center
GLOW BINGO: 2026 Winter Fundraiser
Saturday, January 24, 2026
5:30–10:00 PM
NYM City Hall Ballroom
Register Today!
2025 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
32nd Great American Think-Off
Honorable Mention Essays
Read them Here!
2025 Holiday Hours & Year-End SALE!
Final days to SHOP LOCAL
Dec 26-31, 2025
Open 10am-2pm
In the Gallery: Circle of Friends
A Tribute to Cheryl Bannes & Her Creative Community
December 2–31, 2025
Reception Sat, Dec 13, 1-3PM
Art for Lunch Fall 2025
Hungry for Creativity?
Grab Art for Lunch!
Final 2025 Date: Dec 11th – Meditative Color Mixing
Give to the Max Day 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Minnesota’s Giving Holiday!
Donate Online Nov 1 – 20, 2025
Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2025
Weekly Gathering of Fiber Artists
Every Thursday from 3-5PM
Free to Attend & Open to All
Rue & Sabien Concert 11/13/25
Jazz, Swing, Original Music!
Thursday, Nov 13 @ 7:30
Open to ALL!
Get Your Tickets Today!
2025 Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale
Unique Artist-Made Gifts
Sat 11/15 – Sat 11/29
Members Preview Nov 15!
Two Workshops Nov 22!
Stock-Up Sale Nov 28-29!
In the Gallery: Bam’idizowigamig Creator’s Place: Art from Pine Point
Oct 22 – Nov 29, 2025
Gallery Free to See
& All are Welcome!
Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Weekly on Wednesdays
Fall 2025 begins 10/15/25
Recital Dec 3 @ Tree Festival
Dylan Doyle Solo Acoustic Concert 12/13/25
Roots, Rock, Funk, R&B
Saturday, Dec 13 @ 7:30
ALL are Welcome
Get Your Tickets Today!
Paranormal Presentation 12/6/25
P.A.S.T. Returns to Share 2024 Investigation Results
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1-2:30PM
Free & Open to All
Open Mic RETURNS this Fall 2025!
Open Mic RETURNS Fall 2025!
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Final 2025 Date: Dec 16th (rescheduled due to weather)
Free to Attend & Open to All!
Sherwin & Pam Linton Concert 11/6/25
Live Classic Country Music
Thursday, Nov 6 @ 7:30
Open to ALL!
Get Your Tickets Today!
Yoga @ NYMRCC Fall 2025
Gentle Flow & Slow Flow
Wednesday Evenings 6-7pm
Friday Mornings 10-11am
Oct 29 – Dec 19, 2025
Open to All Levels
Morning with Megan: Floral Antler Watercolor Workshop
Join us Sat, Nov 8
Fun Art Workshop
Register Today!
2025 Holiday Craft Bar @ NYM Tree Festival
Thursday, December 4, 2025
NYM Tree Festival @ City Hall Ballroom
Crafts for All!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Longest Night Music Festival 2025
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Music @ 7pm, Doors @ 6:30
Community Concert
Free to attend & open to ALL!
Pop Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Ken Waldman
Writing Workshop + Fiddle Music
Saturday, December 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free to Attend & Open to All!
Sketches of Minnesota: Otter Tail County 10/27/25
Laughter, Storytelling, Connections
Monday, October 27, 2025
Dinner & Improv Performance
FREE – must pre-register!
Fall 2025 Concert Series
Live Original Music @ NYMRCC
Remaining Shows:
12/13 – Dylan Doyle Solo Acoustic
12/21 – Longest Night Music Fest
In the Gallery: Connections – A Cultural Portrait
Photographs by Lowell Wolff
September 3-27, 2025
Reception Friday, @ 10AM – 3PM
Gallery Free to Visit & Open to All
Morning with Megan: Meet & Greet 10/4/25
Join Us in Welcoming Megan!
Art, conversation, & refreshments for the whole family!
Sat, Oct 4, 10AM-12PM
Comedian Rob Fairbanks @ NYMRCC 10/4/25
Live Comedy in NYM
Saturday, October 4 @ 7:30
Open to ALL!
Get your tickets today!
Arts Retreat FREE ARTIST RESIDENCY – apply by October 15, 2025
Hey Artists! Need TIME & SPACE to CREATE?
2-6 Week Residencies
Open to All Artistic Disciplines
FREE to Apply & FREE to Stay!
2nd Annual Black Antler Night Faire
Friday, October 17, 2025
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Music, Artists, Vendors
Pop Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Ryan Berg
Creating A Personal Narrative
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free to Attend & Open to All!
Hope Shows: A Show About Survival & Hope
OPEN CALL FOR ARTS & CRAFTS!
In The Gallery Oct 1-18, 2025
Reception Oct 18, 3-5 PM
Gallery Free to Visit & Open to All
2025 Community Kids’ Halloween Party
Saturday October 25, 2025
@ Noon – 3:00 p.m.
FREE to Attend!
Children Grade 6 & Under
Fall 2025 @ the Cultural Center
Explore Art, Culture & Community this Fall in NYM!
Music, Visual Arts, Workshops & MORE!
ALL are Welcome!
NYM Pickletoberfest September 20, 2025
Brought to you by Continental Divide Brew Pub & NYM Regional Cultural Center
Saturday, September 20, 2025
FREE to attend & open to ALL!
Upcoming Workshop: Monarchs & Mascaras
Join us Sat, Sept 27
Monarchs & Mascaras Workshop
Mexican Folk Art
2025 Kalevala Puppet Pageant
Large-scale community theater
Seeking participants, volunteers, donors!
Workshops begin Aug. 4th
2 FREE performances!
Fri, Aug 15 @ NYM VFW
Sat, Aug 16 @ Finn Creek
In the Gallery: ‘Heavy Metals’
Central MN Metal Artists
Gallery Free to Visit & Open to All
Reception Sat, Aug 23, 10AM-3PM
Pop Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Mia Cinelli
Join us Thur, July 24 @ 5-7PM
Explore the Art of Typography
Free to Attend & Open to ALL!
2025 Fish House Festival July 11 in NYM
11th Annual Festival
Friday, July 11, 2025
Fun in the Street & Gallery
Family-Friendly & Open to All
Art in Your Park Summer 2025
Free art for kids outdoors!
Join us in YOUR parks this summer!
Dates & locations vary
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Many Truths Prevail in 2025 Great American Think-Off
David Lose is America’s Greatest Thinker for 2025
A Record Audience, a Powerful Debate, and a Celebration of Civil Discourse
2025 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
32nd Annual Great American Think-Off
Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?
Read the 4 Finalist Essays Here!