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Traveling Art Pub
Traveling Art Pub
Eat. Drink. Create & Socialize with TAP at UnWined Up North in Grand Rapids! Enjoy a creative night out with your friends or family! • $40 per person (+ $3.50 service fee) | Ages 16+ | food & beverage additional • UnWined Up North | Grand Rapids, MN • Monthly Dates: (6-8:30pm) — 1st Monday…
Jazz Fest Concert
Jazz Fest Concert
Come out to one of the most fun concerts of the year! Guest soloist and longtime GR Bands friend Rex Richardson will be performing with our groups as a culmination of a full day of Jazz Education. Groups featured include: 7th Grade Jazz Band, 8th Grade Jazz Band, GRHS Jazz Choir, GRHS JazzAm ensemble, GRHS…
3 events,
Open Pottery
Open Pottery
Instructor: Bruce BartosFee: $15 ($10 students) + materials and firingsJoin area potters and students of all skill levels in this informal, on-going weekly class. The instructor will be on hand to give one-on-one guidance and tips about techniques, glazes, and firings. Call by noon on Tuesday to register for that day’s session218-326-2697.
3 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Painting Event at Klockow Brewing
Painting Event at Klockow Brewing
Join us May 3 at 5:00 to create your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20 canvas will be provided. Enjoy refreshments from Klockow while you paint!
4 events,
Stephanie Hansen at NoPo Kitchen
Stephanie Hansen at NoPo Kitchen
Stephanie Hansen from the Weekly Dish and a frequent guest on the Jason Matheson show joins us at NoPo Kitchen bringing her True North Cabin Cookbook. Stephanie tells us how the book came about and her favorite stories and recipe inspirations from her cabin in Ely Wisconsin. Delight in appetizers and a cocktail created from…
4 events,
Cinco de Mayo at RBC
Cinco de Mayo at RBC
Join us at RBC for a day filled with celebrating Cinco de Mayo! We will be featuring margaritas, special cocktails, nachos, tacos, empanadas, and more. Drinks will run all day, with a Fiesta Platter dinner special starting at 5PM. Stop in for a margarita & some great food!
First Friday Opening Reception
First Friday Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the MAC's new exhibit and explore the other downtown events on the First Friday Art Walk.
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk
Come to downtown Grand Rapids from 4- 7 pm on First Friday for a fun, free, family-friendly celebration of art and community! 1. BENDERS Hosting Benders’ very own Beth Beddoe of “Ad-tiques.” Beth uses upcycled materials to create beautiful jewelry and decor. 2. MACROSTIE ART CENTER Presenting the opening of The Little Big Show annual…
3 events,
LagerFest 2023
LagerFest 2023
We are excited to announce LagerFest 2023 at RBC! We will be featuring our own lagers as well as guest taps which we will be announcing soon. Stay tuned for more information!
5 Miles 80s Pub Stroll
5 Miles 80s Pub Stroll
Let’s dress in our 80’s best and get our steps in and our sass on. We will be visiting 5 establishments and spending approximately 45 minutes at each. 12:30 Gather at UnWined 1:15- leave for Hotel Rapids 1:30- 2:15 Hotel Rapids 2:15- 2:45 Walk to Klockow 2:45 -3:30 Klockow Brewery There will be a cancer…
Skarlett Woods at RBD
Skarlett Woods at RBD
Often known for her way of entwining mesmerizing vocal passages with a 7-string guitar groove far advanced beyond your average singer/songwriter, Skarlett Woods brings folk and West Coast Jazz to the same dinner table. Entwining Swing and Jazz into folk-themed stories of love, she has a stage presence that demands the attention of a room.…
2 events,
Rose Brunch
Rose Brunch
A Rose Brunch! Two Seatings available at 9am and 11am. We debut a new and more extensive brunch menu and sample 3 of the season's freshest roses. Ticket price includes tax and gratuities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/600665104497
Broadway and Beyond! Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus Spring Concert
Broadway and Beyond! Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus Spring Concert
With special guests Katie Benes, Katie Smith, and Marina Whight! Free will offering will be taken.
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4 events,
Open Pottery
Open Pottery
Instructor: Bruce BartosFee: $15 ($10 students) + materials and firingsJoin area potters and students of all skill levels in this informal, on-going weekly class. The instructor will be on hand to give one-on-one guidance and tips about techniques, glazes, and firings. Call by noon on Tuesday to register for that day’s session218-326-2697.
1 event,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
3 events,
Makers, Mom, and Hops
Makers, Mom, and Hops
The Night Makers Market is back for 2023! Come out for our season opener - Makers, Moms, and Hops! The Night Makers Market is excited to host the second summer of Northern Minnesota’s hippest markets, featuring local makers’ movers + shakers! You are invited to spend an evening shopping direct from local businesses and creative…
Keith Soring Live
Keith Soring Live
Keith Soring is live in the house! Thursday, May 11th, from 5-8pm! Keith is one our faves and we are so lucky to have such great local talent grace our establishment! Enjoy live music, with great food and beverages
2 events,
Scenic Highway Sale
Multiple garage and yards sales along Scenic Highway 7. Maps available at Petrich's and Balsam stores, as well as at the sales.
Mike Miller at Unwined
Mike Miller at Unwined
Stop in to listen to local musician Mike Miller, Friday from 5-8pm at UnWined! Can’t wait to see you!!
3 events,
Family Create Second Saturdays
Family Create Second Saturdays
Join us every Second Saturday from 1-3PM at the MAC for Family Create Second Saturdays! Free family orientated art activities with a new theme each month! Ages 4 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by Children First!
Morningbird at RBC
Morningbird at RBC
MorningBird is a folk music duo from Northern MN featuring singer songwriter Rob Wheeler and violinist Jill Burkes. Together, their affection towards music and one another captivates audiences across the Midwest. They have recently released their first EP, a five song disc titled Cosmic Escape, which is available on all music platforms.
2 events,
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Mom deserves the very best, and that's exactly what we're serving up this Mother's Day! Treat her to a meal she won't forget at our Timberlake Restaurant Mother's Day brunch buffet on May 14th from 11am to 3pm. Seating is limited, so book now!
Board Game & Record Day
Board Game & Record Day
Want to share gems from your vinyl record collection? Want to find other people to play board games with? This is the event for you! Bring your own vinyl, use our board games or bring your own!
0 events,
4 events,
Open Pottery
Open Pottery
Instructor: Bruce BartosFee: $15 ($10 students) + materials and firingsJoin area potters and students of all skill levels in this informal, on-going weekly class. The instructor will be on hand to give one-on-one guidance and tips about techniques, glazes, and firings. Call by noon on Tuesday to register for that day’s session218-326-2697.
3 events,
Walk, Roll, or Stroll
Walk, Roll, or Stroll
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Bigfork Valley Hospital and Senior Life Solutions are raising awareness about mental health by hosting a Walk, Roll, or Stroll to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and celebrate May Mental Health Month. Senior Life Solutions will be hosting their open house following the walking event. This event…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
6 events,
ISD 318 Bigfork School & Community Groundbreaking Ceremony
ISD 318 Bigfork School & Community Groundbreaking Ceremony
Please RSVP by calling 218-743-3444 ext 42502 Lemonade and ice cream to follow
4 events,
Miss Lillian: More Than a President’s Mother
Miss Lillian: More Than a President’s Mother
Lillian Carter was much more than President Jimmy Carter’s mother – she was a social activist, great humanitarian, nurse, peanut farmer, and nurturer. She celebrated her 70th Birthday in India while serving in the Peace Corps. She was astonishing in her ordinariness: she loved to fish and disliked cooking. But to describe her as “ordinary”…
Jason & Blake Waldron at RBC
Jason & Blake Waldron at RBC
Jason grew up on the family farm north east of Effie…. he did plenty of animal chores as well as logging with his father. In his teenage years he decided to simplify things by putting a new floor in his great grandpas wooden grainery and lived in it. It was 16ft long by 10ft wide.…
5 events,
Chalk Walk
Chalk Walk
$20 registration for entire family, includes chalk and t-shirt! Registration is required! Join Support Within Reach and other community agencies at this fun family event! Ice cream available for $1 Children will be given sheets to mark off chalk drawings they make at each booth. Families that complete the entire chalk drawing check list will…
GRHS Choirs Pancake Fundraiser
GRHS Choirs Pancake Fundraiser
Help support the GR Choirs in a fundraiser for some much-needed equipment updates and upgrades! The choir program will be providing a pancake breakfast, a silent auction, and live entertainment by the GRHS jazz choir, Harmonic Blend. Admittance costs $10 per person. If you would like to buy your ticket in advance, or cannot make…
Ben Ranson at RBC
Ben Ranson at RBC
Join us for live music by Ben Ranson! About Ben: Ben Ranson is a nylon-string, finger-style guitarist and humorous singer-songwriter from Sandstone, Minnesota. His songs are distinguished by their irreverent attitude, realism, and rural mid-western subject matter such as: potato inspectors, love, taxidermists, garbage men, grasshoppers, local rodeo accidents, and the cuisine of the town…
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1 event,
Backyard Composting 101
Backyard Composting 101
Composting is a great way to cut down on your weekly garbage and reduce waste at landfills. But how to get started? Attend the free seminar and get expert advice from experienced Master Gardeners on how to start and manage your own compost pile. There will be several different styles of composting bins available to…
3 events,
Open Pottery
Open Pottery
Instructor: Bruce BartosFee: $15 ($10 students) + materials and firingsJoin area potters and students of all skill levels in this informal, on-going weekly class. The instructor will be on hand to give one-on-one guidance and tips about techniques, glazes, and firings. Call by noon on Tuesday to register for that day’s session218-326-2697.
1 event,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
2 events,
Community Celebration: Celebrating 60 Years of Community Impact
Community Celebration: Celebrating 60 Years of Community Impact
For 60 years, United Way of 1000 Lakes has been honored to serve our inspiring community and connect people to possibility. We invite members of our community to commemorate this milestone with us and celebrate decades of partnership with donors, partners, and supporters who have helped move our community forward since 1963. The evening includes…
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3 events,
Bigfork Memorial Day Ceremonies
Bigfork Memorial Day Ceremonies
BIGFORK Memorial Day ceremonies - Saturday, May 27 10 a.m., Bearville Cemetery, Togo
Tres Osos at Klockow
Tres Osos at Klockow
Bluegrass, beers, and bears! Join us in welcoming this Duluth-made dynamic pickin’ trio to our taproom stage!
1 event,
Goodland Memorial Day Ceremonies
Goodland Memorial Day Ceremonies
GOODLAND - Sunday, May 28, 1 p.m. Goodland Cemetery. Potluck luncheon to follow service at the Goodland Community Center.
8 events,
Nashwauk Memorial Day Ceremonies
Nashwauk Memorial Day Ceremonies
NASHWAUK - Monday, May 29, American Legion & Auxiliary No. 307 at Legion Quarts of the Memorial Building 8-10 a.m. breakfast, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Nashwauk Cemetery (in case of rain, events will be held at the Nashwauk Recreation Building).
Hill City Memorial Day Ceremonies
Hill City Memorial Day Ceremonies
HILL CITY - Monday, May 29, 8:30 a.m. Ball Bluff, Jacobson 10 a.m. Hill Lake 10:45 a.m. Macville 11:30 a.m. Memorial Park
Talmoon Area Memorial Day Celebrations
Talmoon Area Memorial Day Celebrations
TALMOON Area Honor Guard Memorial Day Ceremonies - Monday, May 29 8:45 a.m., Wirt 9:25 a.m., Sand Lake 10:10 a.m., Donnelly 10:50 a.m., Jesse Lake 11:30 a.m., Marcell 12:10 a.m., Suomi (Sponsored by Perry-Heide VFW Post)
2 events,
Open Pottery
Open Pottery
Instructor: Bruce BartosFee: $15 ($10 students) + materials and firingsJoin area potters and students of all skill levels in this informal, on-going weekly class. The instructor will be on hand to give one-on-one guidance and tips about techniques, glazes, and firings. Call by noon on Tuesday to register for that day’s session218-326-2697.
1 event,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
1 event,
Immunization Clinic
Immunization Clinic
The Monthly Immunization Clinic for children and adults will be held: Thursday, June 1st, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. An appointment is required. Please call 218-327-2941 to schedule. Routine immunizations are for the following: Children who have no health insurance who have MA/IMCare who have medical insurance that does not cover vaccines …
4 events,
First Friday Opening Reception
First Friday Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the MAC's new exhibit and explore the other downtown events on the First Friday Art Walk.
Wine, Paint, Canvas!
Wine, Paint, Canvas!
Join an experienced art educator as she guides you from start to finish through the creation of a new painting at each event. Absolutely no art experience is required. Come learn in a fun and supportive environment surrounded by your friends. Two beverages are included in the class fee. Ages 21+.
2 events,
Bike Rodeo Family Fun Day
Bike Rodeo Family Fun Day
Join us for a day of family fun! There's so much to do: Two bikes giveaway Youth helmet giveaways Bike Fleet available to use free bikes for the day Ardent Bicycles will be on hand to adjust your bike Bike rodeo course for youth Easy group rides to explore our trails Food trucks Bobcat's Lunchbox…
Born on the Bayou / Mason Dixon Line
Born on the Bayou / Mason Dixon Line
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR Full concessions available (food, beer, snacks); no outside food permitted. General admission seating Amphitheater: Seating 1,600, the architecturally iconic Amphitheater is one of Minnesota’s top open-air concert venues. Forged into the historic red rock mining landscape of the award-winning Minnesota Discovery Center campus in Chisholm, the Amphitheater is a music…
1 event,
Painting Water Lilies
Painting Water Lilies
Join experienced artist and teacher Diane Levar and learn how to paint water lilies. Explore techniques in making textures to show reflections in the water, water lilies and stems. Learn how to mingle colors to show the varied colors and depth of the water. All levels are welcome! Materials list upon registration. Instructor: Diane Levar…