Arts & Culture

Volunteer photographer Lorie Shaull documented the maple syrup season this year. She visited three hobby maple sugaring sites, capturing the process's creativity and the end product's sweet rewards.

MacRostie Art Center presents "Expressions," with mixed media artwork by youths in residential treatment programs of North Homes Children and Family Services. The opening reception is April 4, 2025.

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.

Filmmaker, musician and painter David Lynch died Jan. 15, 2025. Producer Andrew Dziengel talks about his history with the filmmaker and the legacy he leaves behind.

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.

Each year, the city of Grand Rapids recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals for their commitment to the arts through the Mayor’s Art Award.

Itasca Life Options empowers and provides opportunities for people of all abilities. Members of the group will perform a play Friday at noon at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids.

Patrick Calder-Carriere is the new Executive Director for the Region 2 Arts Council and joins “Area Voices” to discuss his upcoming goals and the effort to convince more people they are artists.

The 16th annual Lakes Area Music Festival is July 26- Aug. 18 at various locations throughout the Brainerd area. This year’s theme is in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, “Heroic Journeys.”

Prom 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.