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First Friday Arts Cavalcade: Ely Folk School

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan,
John Bauer
Published August 2, 2019 at 3:04 PM CDT

We check in with Betty Firth from the Ely Folk School every First Friday to find out what will be happening during the month.  From Chaga mushroom classes to beading to a walking theater production, there is a ton to get involved in this month in Ely! 
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Arts First Friday ArtsEly Folk SchoolArea VoicesMade Possible by the Minnesota Arts & Culture Heritage Fund
Heidi Holtan
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.
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John Bauer
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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