Fire in the Village, a collective of artists and cultural organizers, have Room 203 “Welcome Week” activities this week, May 5-9, 2025. Annie Humphrey and Shanai Matteson joined “Area Voices."

The nonprofit will recognize its anniversary with an event on May 8, 2025, at Passport, formerly known as Sage on Laurel, in downtown Brainerd.

Multi-disciplinary artist Jesse Dermody is set to open his new exhibit "The Dreams of Roots” at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids May 1. He joins “Area Voices” to discuss the exhibit and finding time to create.

Through a proclamation from the state of Minnesota, April 25 is Native Nations Fashion Day. Delina White brings together Indigenous fashion from designers from the United States and Canada.

Artist Daniel Kerkhoff has artwork in two exhibits opening at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids on May 1. He joined “Area Voices” to discuss what will be shown at the exhibits and his relationship with art.

As part of a residency with the Nemeth Art Center, artist Andy DuCett spent time at Two Inlets in Northern Minnesota for inspiration on upcoming projects. He joined “Area Voices” to talk about his experiences.

Director Janet Preus returns to the "KAXE Morning Show" along with actors Chuck Deeter and Michael Hardin to discuss the upcoming production and premiere of “Water from Snow.”

MacRostie Art Center presents "Expressions," with mixed media artwork by youths in residential treatment programs of North Homes Children and Family Services. The opening reception is April 4, 2025.

Bemidji Community Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” April 4-13. Director Mary Knox-Johnson and stage manager Kristine Cannon joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming production.

Author Patrick Strait joins “Area Voices” to talk about writing his latest book, "Home Club," which tells the story of the Acme Comedy Co.