2026 Great American Think-Off Results

Allen Taylor Named America’s Greatest Thinker at the 2026 Great American Think-Off More than 300 people gathered in New York Mills on June 12-13 for the 33rd annual Great American Think-Off, where four finalists from across the country debated one of...

2026 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays

33rd Annual Great American Think-Off Congratulations to all four finalists! Read the winning essays below The four finalists for the 2026 Great American Think-Off were (in alphabetical order): Julie Iverson, a self-employed ideator from Minneapolis, MN; Lorie Kolak, a...

2026 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mention Essays

33rd Annual Great American Think-Off Read Honorable Mentions Essays Below In 2026, the Great American Think-Off Committee awarded five honorable mentions. Three Honorable Mentions went to essayists who argued on the side of YES, the pursuit of happiness HAS made...

2026 Great American Think-Off Weekend

2026 Annual Regional Show: “Before We Were Happy”

In the GalleryMay 26 – July 3, 2026Reception Friday, June 12, 5-8PM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Adult Regional Show Theme: “Before We Were Happy.” As has become tradition in recent years, the...

Clayton Ryan Duo Concert 4/30/26

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...

Window to the World Finland 2026: Workshops & Experiences

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...

Yoga @ NYMRCC | Winter–Spring 2026

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...

Crepe Paper Flower Workshop 5/2/26

Crepe Paper Flower Workshop Saturday, May 2, 2026 10 AM – 12 PM Space Limited—Register Today! Join local artist Leona Rogers for a hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to create beautiful, lifelike flowers using crepe paper. The class will take...

Morning with Megan Spring Series 2026

Morning with Megan Series Spring Workshops Feb – May 2026 Register Today! Join us this spring at the Cultural Center as our new “Morning with Megan” workshop series continues! Morning with Megan is a monthly creative series held on the second Saturday of each...