Area Voices

Artists and couple Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez and Charley Friedman have exhibits at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids through Sept. 30, 2025.

Raised in Northern Minnesota, comedian Denise Winkelman released her first stand-up special “Bougie on a Budget.” She joined “Area Voices” to discuss her journey with stand-up.

The Mask and Rose Women's Theater presents the musical “Hadestown” Aug. 21-25. Director Cate Belleveau and actor Kat Lavelle join “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Minnesota artist Cameron Zebrun’s exhibit “My Wanderlust” opens at the Watermark Art Center on Aug. 15, 2025. He joins “Area Voices” to discuss the exhibit and his intro to art.

Bemidji artist Nicholas Jackson joined “Area Voices” on the “KAXE Morning Show” to discuss his return to art and his unique approach to commissions.

Author Benjamin Percy writes novels, short stories, comics and screenplays. He joins “Area Voices” on the “KAXE Morning Show” to discuss juggling different styles of writing.

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.

The Bemidji Community Theater’s final show this season is “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” Director Vicki Stenerson joined “Area Voices.”

Rusty Crayfish Brass Band will join the Heartland Symphony Orchestra for a performance in Brainerd on June 21.

Summer Muse Festival is meant to be a celebration of the creative spirit of the season featuring artists, musicians and food vendors. Founder Diamond joined ‘Area Voices’ to talk about the festival.