ALL are Welcome! Workshops & Experiences Learn about Finnish Culture Announcing our Window to the World Finland 2026 Workshops & Experiences! The Cultural Center’s “Window to the World” program began as an idea to embrace a portion of our...
The final concert of our Spring Series!Thursday, April 30, 2026Music Starts @ 7:30 PM Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and connection as we wrap up our Spring Concert Series with the Clayton Ryan Duo on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This live...
Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays @ NOON Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new art materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the cost is just $10....
Friday, April 17 | 4:00–6:00 PMNew York Mills Regional Cultural Center Join us as we launch an exciting new chapter for the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, and for our entire community and rural region! This special open house marks the kick-off of our...
Live Original Music @ NYMRCC Saturday, April 18, 2026 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2026 Concert Series continues with Zach Thomas live in concert on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate...
All NEW Teen Art Club Open to ALL Teens ages 13-18 Free to Attend YOU Belong Here! The Teen Art Club at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a creative, supportive program designed for teens ages 13–18 who are interested in art, making, and community...
3 Class Options: Gentle, Accessible Yoga For All February – May 1, 2026 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to welcome yoga back for the Winter/Spring 2026 season with instructor Bobbi Jo Hamilton of Northwoods Velvære Studio. This season...
33rd Annual Think-Off DebateEssays Due April 1Finalists Announced May 1Live Debate June 13, 2026 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce the 2026 Great American Think-Off question: Has the pursuit of happiness made Americans unhappy? Now...
Leave a Lasting Legacy Just 11 Windows Available Honor or Remember a Loved One As part of our Cultivating Community Capital Campaign, we are getting creative about inviting participation in our renovation and expansion efforts here at the Cultural Center. Phase 1...
Americana | Folk | Gritty Storytelling Saturday, March 14, 2026 Music @ 7:30 | Doors @ 7PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Jordan Messerole as part of our 2026 Winter/Spring Concert Series, presented as “Pay What You Can” (no tickets...
Live Original Music @ NYMRCC Friday, March 27, 2026 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2026 Concert Series continues with Aaron Simmons live in concert on Friday, March 27, 2026. Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate...
Artwork by Laura Grisamore, Dawn Rossbach, and Jeremy Simonson February 24 – March 28, 2026 Artist Reception: Saturday, March 7 | 1–3 pm | Free and Open to the Public The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Conversations with Nature, a...
Monthly Workshop Series Continues! Saturday, February 14, 2026 10 AM – 12 PM Register Today! Join us this Winter 2026 at the Cultural Center as our new “Morning with Megan” workshop series continues into the new year! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a touch of...
February 3-21, 2026 Student Art, Local Artists & More Free to See & Open to All The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction, an immersive, hands-on gallery exhibition inviting visitors to experience fiber...
Explore Art, Culture & Connections this Winter in NYM: Music, Visual Arts, Workshops & MORE! ALL ARE WELCOME Join us for a variety of arts and cultural experiences at the Cultural Center this Winter! Reminder, the Cultural Center is closed to the public in...
Original Live Music in Rural MN Unique Listening Room Space Concerts Open to ALL! The Cultural Center is pleased to present our 2026 Winter/Spring Concert Series, supported by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council, enabling a return to “PAY WHAT YOU...
Folk | Country | Poetic Songwriting Saturday, February 7, 2026 Music @ 7:30 PM | Doors @ 7:00 PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Caitlin Robertson & Wildrose Fox, kicking off our 2026 Winter/Spring Concert Series – presented as...
Window to the World Travel Experience to Finland Dates: June 16-27, 2026 Announcing our next “Window to the World” Travel Adventure: Finland 2026! The Cultural Center’s “Window to the World” program began as an idea to embrace a portion...
Youth Ballet Classes Return! Spring 2026 8-Week Session Weekly on Wednesdays We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for youth starting in...
Auditorium 25th Anniversary Collaboration & Events 10AM – 8PM Held @ NYM Public School & NYM Regional Cultural Center 🎨 Fine Arts Day: Celebrating 25 Years of the NYM School Auditorium 🎶 Join us for Fine Arts Day, a community-wide celebration honoring...
Saturday, January 24, 2026 5:30–10:00 PMNYM City Hall Ballroom This January, we’re turning down the lights and turning up the FUN. ✨ Join the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center for GLOW BINGO, an all-new winter fundraiser packed with neon, glow lights, music,...
32nd Great American Think-Off Announcing Honorable Mentions Read Essays Below In 2025, the Great American Think-Off Committee awarded eight honorable mentions, four on each side of the 2025 question, “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?” Two...
A Tribute to Cheryl Bannes & Her Creative Community December 2–31, 2025 Reception Sat, Dec 13, 1-3PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is honored to present Circle of Friends, a special gallery exhibition celebrating the work of former Artistic Director...
It’s Back! Hungry for Creativity? Grab Art for Lunch! Second Thursdays @ noon Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new art materials and processes. Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the...
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Minnesota’s Giving Holiday! Donate Online Nov 1 – 20, 2025 #GTMD25 is a full day dedicated to supporting MN non-profits and schools. #GiveWhereYouLiveMN #IgniteGenerosity Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for...
Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering Every Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm Free & Open to All! All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring your own projects, get...
Jazz, Swing & Original Songwriting Thursday, November 13, 2025 Music @ 7:30 PM, Doors @ 7:00 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts series continues with Rue & Sabien on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ALL ARE...
October 22 – November 29, 2025 Reception Thurs, Oct 23, 4-6PM Meet the Artists! Free to Attend & Open to All The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is honored to present Bam’idizowigamig Creator’s Place: Art from Pine Point, a powerful gallery...
Youth Ballet Classes Return! Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 8-Week Sessions Weekly on Wednesdays We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for...
Roots, Funk, Rock, R&B Mix Saturday, December 13, 2025 Music @ 7:30 PM, Doors @ 7:00 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts series continues with Dylan Doyle Solo Acoustic Concert on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ALL...
P.A.S.T. Returns to Share 2024 Investigation Results Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1-2:30PM Free & Open to All The Paranormal Adventure Seekers Team (P.A.S.T.) is returning to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to share the findings...
Hall of Fame Country Legends Thursday, November 6, 2025 Music @ 7:30PM, Doors @ 7:00 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts series continues with Sherwin & Pam Linton on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME!...
8-week Yoga Series Wednesdays & Fridays Gentle Flow & Slow Flow Open to All Levels The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to bring yoga classes back to our community, and welcome Bobbi Jo Hamilton as a new yoga instructor. Bobbi Jo brings a...
NEW Fall Workshop Series Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 AM – 12 PM Join us this Fall 2025 at the Cultural Center for the launch of our new “Morning with Megan” workshop series! Spend a creative Saturday morning with our new Artistic Director, Megan Shirley-Ross,...
Annual Winter Solstice Celebration of Local Musicians + Community Sunday, December 21, 2025 Doors @ 6:30, Music @ 7pm FREE to attend & open to ALL! Each year on the Winter Solstice, the Cultural Center opens its doors for an evening of music, food, drinks, and...
Laughter, Storytelling, Connections Monday, October 27, 2025 An Evening of Dinner & Improv Performance Sketches of Minnesota: Otter Tail County: Bring out your inner otter in the land of 1,048 lakes.📅 Monday, October 27, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 – 8:30 PM 📍 Thumper Pond, 300...
Performing Arts in Rural MN Unique Gallery/Concert Space Variety of Genres ALL ARE WELCOME! The Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2025 Fall Performing Arts Series! We look forward to presenting comedy and live music in our unique, intimate...
Photographs by Lowell Wolff September 3-27, 2025 Reception Friday, September 12, 4-6PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is proud to present Connections – A Cultural Portrait, a compelling new photography exhibition by Lowell Wolff that offers an intimate...
Join Us in Welcoming Megan Art & refreshments for the whole family! Saturday, October 4, 10AM-12PM We’re thrilled to welcome Megan Shirley-Ross as the new Artistic Director at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center — and you’re invited to help us celebrate!...
In the Gallery: Four Points of Light
Window to the World Finland 2026: Workshops & Experiences
Clayton Ryan Duo Concert 4/30/26
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop 5/2/26
Morning with Megan Spring Series 2026
Art for Lunch Winter/Spring 2026
Lotería Night 5/9/26
Celebrating Cultures 2026
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop 5/23/26
NYMRCC Teen Art Club
Capital Campaign Kick-Off Open House 4/17/26
Zach Thomas Concert 4/18/26
Join the Debate: 2026 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
Jordan Messerole Concert 3/14/26
Aaron Simmons Concert 3/27/26
In the Gallery: Conversations with Nature
Hygge Market 2026
Morning with Megan: Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop
2026 MSHSL High School Art Show
In the Gallery: TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction
2026 Great American Think-Off Weekend
2025 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
Many Truths Prevail in 2025 Great American Think-Off
Meet the Finalists: 2025 Great American Think-Off
Join the Debate on Truth: 2025 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2024 Great American Think-Off Results