Area Voices

The Talley Gallery at Bemidji State University welcomes artist Nikki Besser’s exhibit “Portrayals in Paper.” She joined “Area Voices” before the closing reception and artist talk on Feb. 20, 2025.

Artists Robb Quisling and Jonathan Thunder of Duluth joined "Area Voices" to discuss their new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

For over 40 years, JazzFest has been a staple of the music department at Bemidji State University. This year JazzFest will feature guest soloist Ben Patterson.

Bemidji Community Theater presents their production of Stephen King’s “Misery.” Directors Sasha Almendinger and Derrick Houle joined “Area Voices” to discuss why the classic is more relevant than ever.

The new musical “Water from Snow” will be at the Rail River Folk School in spring 2025. Producer/director/writer Janet Preus joined “Area Voices” to discuss theater's collaborative process.

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.

Singer/songwriter Dennis Warner will soon perform concerts at libraries in the Arrowhead Library System. Warner joins “Area Voices” to discuss the shows, and to talk about revisiting his early music.

Artist Shannon Lucas-Westrum considers her art mediative and now teaches others to share in that experience. She joins “Area Voices” to discuss how she got into fiber arts.

Auditions for the Grand Rapids Players' production of “Murder on the Orient Express” will be Dec. 9-10, 2024, at the Ives Studio Theater at the Reif. Director John Schroeder joins “Area Voices” to discuss how he selected the play and what to expect at the auditions.

Senior choir First City Singers provides music for people unable to get out and go to events. Leadership member Louise Jackson joined “Area Voices” to talk about the group.