GRAND RAPIDS — The first Friday of the month is upon us once again, and in downtown Grand Rapids, that means celebrating the arts!
Here's what's happening 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.
Stained Glass with Class
Alyssa Olson will display her modern clay jewelry.
Giinawind Creative Space
This space next door to the MacRostie Art Center will host a reception for the artists of the Animikii Print Club, whose artwork is featured in the Giinawind Gallery.
MacRostie Art Center
The gallery celebrates the opening of “Thinking About My Thinking,” an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Diane Levar. The reception will include food, wine and other beverages and an artist talk at 6 p.m.
Bender's Shoes & Gifts
Bender's welcomes Jenny Farber of Chaotic Beauty Artistry. Jenny is a wood-burning and watercolor artist based in Grand Rapids, and she'll have handmade earrings, magnets and wall decor available.
Old Central School
Studio 001
Stop by the Garden Level, where artist Lea Friesen will be demonstrating monotype printmaking.
Artists in the Attic
Visit the third floor artists in residence: Nelia Harper, Krista Rogers and Leah Yellowbird. Guest artist Serenity Barden from Hibbing will display her abstract paintings.
North in Bloom
North in Bloom has a "Bloom-tique" with Kayla of Sew Festive. Get a jump on holiday shopping with in-store promos and unique embroidery gifts and more from Sew Festive.
Rapids Brewing Co.
The brewery welcomes musician Charley Wagner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post No. 1720
Sam Miltich and Friends perform an evening of jazz music 7-9 p.m.
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Contributed/Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeProm with a Purpose was a new event organized by student council members at Grand Rapids, Greenway, and Deer River High Schools for neurodivergent students in the area. -
Contributed/csledgeKAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 23, 2024. -
contributed/Grand Rapids High SchoolThree students from the Grand Rapids High School production discussed the show which will be performed April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and April 28 at 2 p.m. -
Casey Ek/Special to KAXE/KBXEMinnesota Forest to Tap highlights the importance of forest industry and management and systems to protect water resources. Participating breweries in Northern Minnesota are offering free seedlings with purchase of local craft beer from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. -
Contributed/iNaturalist user RahoStudents and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders. -
Contributed/Sharon NordrumRed 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. -
Contributed/Courtney Celley/USFWSAndy Tri, an expert in bear biology, joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss everything from the population status of bears in Minnesota to wildlife safety tips. -
Contributed/Gerald WhiteApril 25 is Native Nations Fashion Day. Delina White, founder of I Am Anishinaabe, has again created an event that features Native fashion from many designers. -
Contributed/Grand Rapids Dental CareA teaching dental clinic at Minnesota North College - Hibbing serves patients on the Iron Range while expanding the dental workforce. -
Andrew Dziengel/KAXEEvery Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund on her go-to breakfast and favorite utensils.
