Area Voices

The 58th Annual Watermark Art Festival returns to downtown Bemidji between July 18-19, 2026.

California artist Rosemary Holliday Hall’s work is on display at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids through July 18, 2026.

The Grand Rapids Players present “Sir Valourant and the Dragon” in Hill City, Bigfork and Remer throughout the summer.

Minnesota-based artist John Fleischer’s work is on display at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids through July 18, 2026. The artist reception is Saturday, June 27.

The Bemidji Area Community Band’s 2026 season begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, outside the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex at Bemidji State University.

Bemidji Community Theater presents “The Sunshine Boys” June 5-7, June 12-14, 2026. Actor Paul Conklin joins “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Nathan Bray’s new exhibit, “We Are All Human,” is at the Ripple River Gallery in Deerwood. Bray joins “Area Voices” to talk about this journey with art.

Danish folk musician Kristian Bugge will join WB Reid to perform at the next Bemidji Contra Dance on May 16, 2026, in Solway.

“Ghost Lake” is a Native-led short film that's been in the works since last year. Director and writer Ginew Benton joined “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

The film “Small Town Girl,” which was filmed in Northern Minnesota, is set to premiere in April in three special screenings. Producer/Director Bill Cooper joined “Area Voices” to discuss the film.