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The Roseau Gazebo Night Series is a summer-long series of musical concerts and performances for audiences of all ages in Roseau at the gazebo. Christine Sibilleau and Tami Borgen spoke about this weekly evening of free outdoor entertainment that the NWMAC provides funding for. The series was started in 2021 by the Women of Today and other volunteers. In addition to speaking of the history of the series, they gave a recap of the line up this year. Upcoming is a local talent night that they host each year. You can learn more on their FB page @RoseauGazeboNight. Listen for details!
Stephen Arts Community Arts Center Board Member Dale Price spoke with Phil McKenzie about arts events in Stephen, including the upcoming Downtown Horns show on Thursday, August 7. The Downtown Horns includes a full array of instruments including guitar, trombone, saxophone, keyboards, vocals, and drums. The band plays in Stephen each summer. The Stephen Arts Council receives a grant from the NWMAC for their arts events that usually include theater, in addition to live music during the summer. On his own time, Dale performs throughout the region these days, including an upcoming show in Hallock. Listen to hear the conversation.
Executive Director of the Aurora Center for the Arts Abby Pearson spoke about her first year as the Executive Director of the organization in Fosston. The organization is celebrating its 45th year. She filled Phil in about recent and upcoming activities, including a summer porch concert series, an Alice in Wonderland play, a youth art exhibit in the gallery, art classes (embroidery with Stephenie Anderson and acrylic portraits with Pamela Edevold), an annual art auction, a lit fest in September, and more! Visit their website at aurorcenterforthearts.org and follow them on Facebook.
Jason Rominski gave an overview of the arts activities at the Marshall County Fair taking place July 23-27 in Warren. Here's a link to the website that provides a schedule and more info. http://www.marshallcountyfair.org/vonasek-free-stage.html Listen to hear all about it!
