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8.20.2019 John Hess
John Hess spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about Grinding Day, which takes place on August 25 at Old Mill State Park. Listen to learn all about it!
8.6.19 Cheryl Peters
Viking resident Cheryl Peters spoke with Ron West this week about Viking Good Old Days, which starts on August 16. The Woodpicks will be playing at the event on August 17.
8.13.19 Michelle Roise
Michelle Roise was Ron West’s guest this week. Michelle has organized a nature journaling presentation and workshops with Sandra Muzzy at the Oxbow on August 22 and 23. This is a pre-Chautauqua event in Huot at the Old Crossing Treaty Park. There are workshops for children and for adults. There is still space in the workshops so consider signing up!
7.30.19 Annie Fitzgerald
Crookston Singer Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald was Ron West’s guest this week. They spoke about her career, music and the grants she received from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. Listen to their conversation and some of her music.
7.23.19 Eric Mickelson
Eric Mickelson talked with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about the 3rd Annual Freedom Festival taking place in Goodridge on Saturday, July 27. The NWMAC provided funding for some of the entertainment. Listen to their chat below and attend the event!
7.16.2019 Morgan Anderson Marshall County Fair
Marshall County Fair Social Media Director and Photographer Morgan Anderson was Ron West’s guest this week. She filled Ron in on the highlights of the fair which takes place July 24-28. The NWMAC sponsored some of the events on the free stage. Listen to the conversation and plan to attend the Marshall County Fair.
7.9.2019 Bonnie Nordvall
Warroad Summer Theatre Artist Director Bonnie Nordvall spoke with Ron West this week about their show Tarzan the Stage Musical, which opens on July 10. She also filled Ron in about the theater.
6.25.2019 Pam Hetteen
Pam Hetteen of Roseau was this week’s interview and podcast. Pam talked about the concert series in Roseau and all the scheduled performers. Listen to their discussion and plan to attend one of the concerts!
6.18.19 Don Merkens of Norman County Fair
Don Merkens of the Norman County Fair spoke with Ron West this week about the fair, its schedule and the activities sponsored by the NWMAC. Listen to hear more!
6.11.19 Shannon Christenson
Kittson Central Kindergarten teacher Shannon Christenson was Ron West’s guest this week. She filled him in about Camp Art that will be held in Hallock June 24-27. Students K-8th can still sign up for Camp Art (call 612-210-1159). The theme this year is “Moving with Art” and features break dance, theater, and drumming. Listen to the conversation to learn more!
6.4.19 Alicia Spilde
Mixed Media Artist and Illustrator Alicia Spilde of Karlstad is featured in this week’s podcast. She talked with Ron West about her art, her piece that is in the Parenthood Exhibit at our gallery in East Grand Forks, and her We Are Water artwork at the Minnesota State Arts Board’s Exhibition A Creative Investment, Celebrating 10 Years of Legacy Art and Impact. Listen to their chat below!
5.28.2019 Elizabeth Rockstad
Ada Mosaic Artist Elizabeth Rockstad spoke with Ron West about teaching art, her studio in Ada, mosaics, receiving first place in the recent NW Art Show in Badger and being on the Teaching Artist Roster (TARP). Listen to learn more!
5.21.2019 Jane Anderson
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater Executive Director Jane Anderson was featured in this week’s podcast. Jane filled Ron West in about their organization, their upcoming show Death of A Salesman and their summer schedule. Listen to their talk and see the show!
5.7.19 Andy Hall
Photographer Andy Hall was Ron West’s guest this week. Andy is the owner of Sweetlight Gallery in Crookston where he has an exhibit called “The Fournet Experience” until May 25. Andy received 2nd place in the Annual NW Art Exhibit in Badger. He’s also offering some photography classes shortly. Listen to learn more!
4.30.2019 Kim Hruba
Writer Kim Hruba spoke with Ron West this week about writing, a workshop “You’re Not Ready” about publishing that she offers, and the annual retreat that she hosts at the Lake of the Woods in September. Listen to the discussion to learn more!
4.23.2019 Sherri Kukowski
Mosaic Artist Sherri Kukowski was featured in this week’s podcast. Sherri is the Arts Advocate of the Year. She is also the instigator and creator of the Badger Community Heritage Wall. A piece of the wall is featured in the Minnesota State Art’s Board A Creative Investment exhibition, celebrating ten years of Legacy art and impact, which opens on April 26, 2019, at the Minnesota State Arts Board in Saint Paul, and will be on display through the fall. Listen to the podcast to learn about the wall, the exhibition and the award!
4.9.2019 Jean Honl
Rosemaling Artist and Woodworker Jean Honl is the Artist of the Year. She spoke with Ron West this week about art, rosemaling, woodworking, her current exhibit at the gallery in East Grand Forks, and receiving the award.
4.2.2019 George French
University of Minnesota Crookston Associate Professor George French is featured in this week’s podcast. George received the Northwest Star Award for his lifetime achievement in music (specifically piano and organ music) from the NWMAC this past weekend. Listen to Ron West and George talk about the award and more.
3.26.2019 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel talked with Ron West about the NW Art Exhibit in Badger, the Artist Reception, Exhibit Award Winners, Of the Year Award Winners, the Fiber and Rosemaling Exhibit in EGF and more! Listen to their chat to learn about all that’s going on.
3.19.2019 Carolyn Meisel
Area Artist Carolyn Meisel spoke with Ron West this week about her art and Riverwalk Artists in East Grand Forks. Riverwalk Artists is looking for more artists to become members. Consider joining Riverwalk Artists, visit the gallery and listen to the podcast below!