June 1 Small Art for Big Hearts
Come join this fun, high profile event on June 1st, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. Sanford Center Gate 4 Bemidji, MN. This evening will bring together hundreds of artists and collectors for a night of refreshments, conversation, and art buying. Each piece costs $25 dollars. Every piece 5"x7". All proceeds going to feed the hungry.
June 2 Lake Bemidji State Park Concert Series presents Shylan Rose and Friends
Come to the Amphitheatre at Lake Bemidji State Park, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy this free, open-air concert.
June 4 Mural Painting Open House at the Boys and Girls Club
Local artist Wesley May has joined the Club's spring arts program providing instruction to Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area members on how to improve their pencil drawing, pastel, and painting skills as well as the painting of a new mural. Attend the Open House from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to view the new mural in the Club gymnasium, talk to the members who participated and hear from artist Wesley May. All are welcome!
June 5 Summer Recital Series Opens with Eric Haugen, Cellist
The Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will begin with a recital by Eric Haugen at the First Lutheran Church at 900 Bemidji Ave., Bemidji, from noon -12:30 p.m. He has chosen for this recital the Unaccompanied Suite no. 3 in C Major by J.S. Bach and Sonata for Solo Cello by 20th Century composer Samuel Adler. A freewill offering will be received. Luncheon to follow will have an announced price.
June 5-9 & 12-15 The Paul Bunyan Playhouse presents "Guys on Ice"
Make the Paul Bunyan Playhouse a part of your summer at the Historic Chief Theater, in Bemidji, MN. Tickets $22.00. Box Office 218-751-7170; For more information and to order your tickets online http://www.thechieftheater.com/index.html.
June 6 The Sanford Center presents The Ultimate Thriller "THE" Michael Jackson Tribute
This live Michael Jackson Tribute concert is coming to the Sanford Center in Bemidji at 7:30 p.m. on June 6. This show features many of Jackson's original creative team. Click here for tickets and more information.
June 7 Meet the Artists Open House at the Blank Canvas Gallery and Education Center
Come to the Blank Canvas Gallery on Main Street in Park Rapids for the BCG Opening Reception from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and meet feature member artist Bickey Bender, a well-known Park Rapids area artist. Guest artists for the month include visual artists Raymond Watenhofer and Joanne Knoblick, potter Peter Jadoonathm jewelry artists Lily Winter and Nediha Kolakovic, and photographer Steve Maanum. BCG Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm through Labor Day. Visit
blankcanvasgallery.org for upcoming events this summer.
June 7 Artist John Lembi Opens at the Bemidji Community Art Center
The Bemidji Community Arts Center at 426 Bemidji Avenue is pleased to present artist John Lembi's exhibit "Child's Play," an exhibition of oil paintings, watercolors, and sculpture. Attend the opening reception from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. with an artist's talk at 6:00 p.m. Visit the Bemidji Community Art Center website at http://bcac.wordpress.com/ for more information on this and other exhibits around town.
June 7- July 27 BCAC Scale Model Floor Plan and New Name Showing
The Bemidji Community Art Center invites you to drop in at the art center between June 7th and July 27th to see the architects rendering, scale model and floor plan for the future art center. In addition, information about the new name will be revealed in the X2 Gallery display. Art Center hours: Tuesday to Friday - 12 noon to 5pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
June 7 Wild Hare Bistro and Coffeehouse presents "The People of Viet Nam,"photographs by Carol Hoyem
This exhibit showcases scenes of people engaged in activities of a typical day in their lives in modern day Viet Nam. Come for the opening reception on First Friday 3:00-5:00 pm. This month's new menu will celebrate the arrival of spring, with a wine and beer list to match. See the menu at wildharebistro.com. 523 Minnesota Avenue, downtown Bemidji. 444-JAVA.
June 7 Ravenrock Gallery Presents Local Award Winning Artists
Come enjoy the work of local artists Dee Najjar, Gayle Highberg, Pat Shough, Judy Selby, Doug Zuehlsdorff, Barbara Jolly, Terry Honstead, and Kathy Gustafson, all award recipients from the Artists of MN Spring Show 2013 and the 46th Annual Hawley Art Show. Opening reception from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ravenrock Gallery is located across from Bemidji Chrysler on Paul Bunyan Avenue. Refreshments served.
June 7 Gallery North and Bemidji Public Library
Gallery North is pleased to host Kay Schuver as their June Showcase Artist featuring his oil paintings and woodcarvings. Meet the Artist Reception runs from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and features Kay and First Friday Featured Artists Monie Martin and Patty Lovegreen. The Bemidji Public Library presents artist Gayle Highberg and her exhibit "Trying it All." Meet the Artist from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
June 8 Artist Talk with Visiting Artist Brad Kahlhamer at the Nemeth Art Center
The Nemeth Art Center is excited to launch this year's visiting artist series with Brad Kahlhamer. Brad will be in Park Rapids June 6-9, culminating in a visit and artist talk on June 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the Art Center in Park Rapids. For more information on Brad's work, visit www.nemethartcenter.org and www.bradkahlhamer.net.
June 8 Rail River Folk School Presents the 3rd Annual Lot 6 Art Fair
Enjoy the work of many local artists on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at City Lot 6 on the corner of Irvine Avenue and 4th Street NW in Bemidji.
June 9 Lake Bemidji State Park Concert Series presents Dancing Light
Come to the Amphitheatre at Lake Bemidji State Park, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy this free, open-air concert.
June 12 Summer Recital Series presents the Handbell Choir
Come listen to the Handbell Choir, under the direction of Judy Emery, at the Evangelical Free Church 115 Carr Lake Road, SW, Bemidji. Noon-12:30 p.m.
June 16 Lake Bemidji State Park Concert Series presents Tony and Doyle Turner
Come to the Amphitheatre at Lake Bemidji State Park, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy this free, open-air concert.
June 17-22 Bemidji Library Book Festival 2013
See a full schedule of Book Festival Events at http://www.krls.org/branches/branch_bj_book_festival.html. From Monday through Saturday there's an exciting line-up of literary events that are free to the public. Don't miss out!
June 19 Summer Recital Series presents Pianist Andrea Hood
Noon-12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1555 Paul Bunyan Drive NW in Bemidji.
June 19 - 23 & 26- 29 Paul Bunyan Playhouse presents "Dancing at Lughnasa"
Head over to the Historic Chief Theater this summer. Box Office phone: 218-751-7170; order tickets online http://www.thechieftheater.com/index.html.
June 19 - June 30 MN Folklore Theater Presents "Guys on Ice- Hansen's Grill"
"The big boxes have come to Bemidji, MN and Hansen's Grill is close to closing its doors... but Barb has a passion for fishing and has a hobby on the side making lures that may turn the tide for this mom and pop small town restaurant." Wed/Sun Matinees at 3:00 p.m., Th/Fri/Sat Evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Walker Bay Theater, 100 Highland Ave.
June 21 One Voice Mixed Chorus Presents "Minnesota Voices!"
Celebrating all things Minnesota from the State Fair and lumberjacks to music on a stick! Minnesota's GLBTA Chorus, One Voice Mixed Chorus, will raise their voices in song at 7:30 p.m. in the Thompson Recital Hall at Bemidji State University. Tickets are $10/ Adults, $5/ Seniors and Students and can be purchased at Harmony Natural Foods Coop, 302 Irvine Ave. NW in Bemidji.
June 21 Spoken Word Soiree honoring Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen and Bemidji Library Book Festival Writers
Mark your calendars and come to the Bemidji Community Art Center from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to meet the Minnesota Poet Laureate, chat with writers from the Book Festival, see the painting exhibit, meet the artist, and enjoy wine, soft drinks and an array of delicious appetizers. Enjoy meeting these literary and visual artists!
June 22 Poetry Reading with Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen
Starting at 5:30 p.m., Joyce will read from her work at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts at 519 Minnesota Avenue in Bemidji. Look under "Workshops" for more information on Joyce Sutphen's poetry writing workshop. Sponsored by the Bemidji Community Art Center.
June 23 Lake Bemidji State Park Concert Series presents Shyanne Kaml
Come to the Amphitheatre at Lake Bemidji State Park, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy this free, open-air concert.
June 29 Indigenous Arts Festival Sponsored by Rail River Folk School in Bemidji
Stay tuned for more information regarding the Indigenous Arts Festival
taking place on the grounds of the Rail River Folk School. Indigenous Artists should see "Opportunities" for more information on being a vendor or presenter at the festival.
Ongoing through June Nemeth Art Center Presents Matthew Bakkom
In the early 20th Century, botanist Ned Huff documented his research trips to Northern Minnesota in black and white photographs. These images, which were taken only a few miles from the current site of the NAC at Itasca State Park, have been rediscovered by artist Matthew Bakkom. In the form of large scale ink on canvas Bakkom brings these images into the 21st Century.
Ongoing through June The Neilson Place Art Committee presents Beverly Joslyn
Originally from Cass Lake, Joslyn is a self-taught, wildlife artist who now resides in Walker, MN. Neilson Place is located on the Sanford Woods Edge campus 1000 Anne Street NW. For hours or more information call 751-0220, ext #1.
Ongoing through June "The Way We Worked" and "If These Bricks Could Talk" at the Depot in Baudette
"The Way We Worked" - a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution is currently at the Baudette Depot. This exhibit is presented by the Smithsonian's "Museum on Main Street" in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Council. More information on this exhibit may be found at: www.MuseumonMainStreet.org/TheWayWeWorked.
Ongoing "If These Bricks Could Talk" at the Baudette Depot
This permanent exhibit takes a look at the travelers who left their signatures inscribed on the soft yellow trackside depot bricks as well as others who have "left their marks" - locals, Great Depression travelers, Dust Bowl refugees, orphan train riders, hobos, and more. Created by Venture Exhibits of Duluth, MN. Depot Hours of operation during the Smithsonian exhibit will be: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Sundays: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
July 13 Bagley Art in the Park at Bagley City Park
Come to Bagley Art in the Park from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to enjoy hand crafted art products from up to 40 vendors. Sonny Johnson, singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Bemidji will be performing from noon until 2:30. Activities for children available. Food by non-profit organizations will be available. Bagley Art in the Park is the place to be for a day of fun-filled activities on July 13th!
