Luverne Seifert, co-founder of Sod House Theater, spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about the theater company and their upcoming show Arla Mae’s Booyah Wagon in Crookston, Hallock, and Stephen. Listen to this engaging discussion and see this live theater in our region!

Brianna Geer, Director of the Middle River Community Theatre production of The Outsider, is this week’s featured podcast. The show is the Goose Festival show this year. Listen to hear more about the play.

Listen to Jerry Amiot and Ron West talk about Pioneer Day in Crookston this week and all the arts activities! The NWMAC provides a grant for the event.

Poet and published author Dale Jacobson spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week. Dale recently led some online writing sessions for the NWMAC via StreamYard to help people write for our current exhibit at NCTC — elemental: earth, air, fire, water, space. Dale also wrote a piece for the exhibit. Listen to their interesting discussion.

This week’s podcast features NWMAC Director Mara Hanel. Mara spoke about the annual NW Art Exhibit in Warroad, Of the Year Awards (Artist of the Year Connie Nelson, Artist Advocate Ann Novacek, and NW Star Award Donald Kakaygeesick), and openings for the NWMAC board (apply today!). Listen to learn more and visit the exhibit while you can!

Charles Eickhof of Crookston spoke about the feature length film Loon! that he and his cousin Kale Eickhof wrote, directed, acted in and produced. There’s a red carpet event in Crookston at the Grand Theater on Friday August 20 during Ox Cart Days. The NWMAC provided grant funding. Listen to the discussion and attend the premier!

Sarah Homme of Warroad spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about the Allison Park Summer Series and the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit (opening later this week in Warroad).

Carol Ihle of the Zehlians spoke with Ron West about the upcoming Art & Wine Walk in Thief River. It takes place on August 12. Listen to hear all about it!

Writer Kim Hruba of Warroad spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. Kim started Lake of the Woods Artist Retreat. This year she is hosting a weeklong writing retreat in Warroad at the newly opened Hampton Inn in September. This is funded in part by a grant from the NWMAC. Listen to learn more about it and consider signing up!

Polk County Fair Secretary/Manager Mike Moore of Fertile spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about the Polk County Fair (taking place this week). They discussed the entertainment that is funded by the NWMAC. Listen to hear all about the events at the fair!