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First Friday Arts Cavalcade: Ely

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Every first Friday of the month, we connect wtih Betty Firth from the Ely Folk School. She tell us all about the amazing classes and events happening at the folk school throughout the month!  After talking with her we're all salivating and wishing we knew how to make apple strudel!  Other offerings at the folk school this month include potica making, creating diamond willow walking sticks, pine needle basketry, forest bathing and much more! Check out the Ely Folk School website for a full listing.  

Later this month, the Folk School is hosting a presentation on traditional Anishinaabe dance regalia.  Cultural and spiritual teachings around the regalia will be discussed and a pot luck will also happen.  Again, check out the website for more info! 

For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
John has been listening to KAXE since the early days in 1976, and worked as the Development Director from 1995-2022.
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