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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Events this week include a program on salamanders at the Sax-Zim Bog, a serenity stroll at Lake Bemidji State Park and a party at the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids. -
Contributed/Steve KahlenbeckFifty years after experiencing a canoe trip into remote Canada that spanned 1,100 miles, a group of paddlers is reuniting. -
Andrew Dziengel/KAXEBeltrami County Master Gardener John Reff joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about becoming a master gardener and gathering wildflower seeds. -
Andrew Dziengel/KAXEStoryteller Leif Wallin presents “A Night of Story, Music, and a Family Secret” at 7 p.m. Aug. 22, 2026, at the Bemidji Community Theater. -
Kari Hedlund/KAXEThe KAXE Morning Show featured a conversation Aug. 14, 2026, about the closing of the beloved Pearson's candy factory in Minnesota. -
Contributed/Kerrie BergBemidji runners Kerrie Berg and Andrea Patten took on the challenge of the Hood Hundred, a 100-mile run on Mount Hood in Oregon. -
Events this week include a family forest day in Bemidji and an artist reception near Deerwood.
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Contributed/Bemidji Symphony OrchestraThe Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents “Musical Escapades” for their 2026 season. New executive director Mattea Elhard joins “Area Voices” to discuss what audiences can expect. -
Karina Kafka/Report for MinnesotaNorthern Minnesota Robotics Conference hosts a ribbon-cutting for the new North STAR Center 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. -
Events this week include Mines and Pines Revisited in Hibbing, a program on pond critters at Lake Bemidji State Park and a night out in Brainerd.
