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Irish pianist and teacher John O’Conor will perform solo and then as a duo at Bemidji State on Sept. 13 and 14. O’Conor and violinist Eric Olson join “Area Voices” to discuss their music and how their friendship began.

Multimedia artist Susan Hensel’s latest exhibit is featured at the Watermark Art Center until July 26. She joined “Area Voices” to discuss the inspiration for the exhibit and creating art with a message.

Chicago artist Phyllis Bramson joined “Area Voices” to discuss her inspirations and her first visit to Northern Minnesota. Her Nemeth Art Center exhibit runs through July 26.

On "Area Voices," Everett discussed this year's Bemidji Symphony Orchestra concert series and the tightknit community of musicians who bring their talents into the community.

Red Lake Band member artist Sharon Nordrum, who also runs Ricky Tics Arts, joins Area Voices to discuss inspiration from dreams and what it means to call yourself an artist.

Nemeth Art Center’s Executive Director Mark Weiler joins Area Voices to talk about the upcoming year at the Park Rapids center featuring a Youth Art Show and numerous artists in residence.

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.

The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids board member Amy Thielen and current artist-in-residence Marian Bull join Area Voices to discuss the residency program and the upcoming Film and Fare event.

The third annual Lutsong Music Festival takes place July 18-21, 2024. Organizers joined "Area Voices" to discuss how the idea formed for the event and why the festival feels like a summer camp.

Paul Bunyan Playhouse wraps up its 2024 season with the musical "The Pirates of Penzance" Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 14-17. Director Philip Hoks and actor Jill Thompson-Bakken join “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Storyteller Ann Marie Newman joins "Area Voices" to discuss the upcoming story slam event "Spooked," happening 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Keg n' Cork basement.

On "Area Voices," we interviewed wildlife painter Jeff Renner to discuss what it's like being an artist during the event.

BOLD-choice Theater presents their original musical “Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel” Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Reif Center. The director Annie Roseen joins “Area Voices” to discuss the origins of the show.

Aaron Squadroni’s new exhibit “The Rhythm of the Hill Annex Mine” opened at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji this month. He joined "Area Voices" to discuss the exhibit and explore what drew him to the craft of metalpoint art.

Central Lakes College in Brainerd’s poetry program Verse Like Water features renowned national poets. Jeff Johnson, director of Verse Like Water, joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming season.

Isabelle Harmon has been around the world, but her longest journey in life is making art. It’s something she’s rediscovered a love for in the past decade by painting landscapes and portraits. She joins “Area Voices” to discuss that journey.

Actor Kevin Cease joins “Area Voices” to talk about how long he’s been planning his one-man show and what audiences can expect ahead of his performances Sept. 12-14, 2025, in Bemidji.

Nameless Stories Art Exhibition Opening Night Celebration is 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse. The pieces in the exhibition were created by guests of the Nameless Coalition for the Homeless with visionary artist Kent Estey. Amy Karwoski, the organization's planning director, joined Area Voices to discuss the event.

The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative’s goal is to bring art to rural northwestern Minnesota, sharing benefits and joy of learning new art forms with the community.

Bickey Bender of Park Rapids discusses working in a variety of mediums and encouraging others to find their artistic voice.