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The New Nordic Art Show

In the Gallery The New Nordic Art Show through November 12th The New Nordic Art Show aims to integrate the artwork of numerous regional artists into the realm of “new classics,” work conceived in the belly of the mother country but birthed in the art world of today....

Musical Stylings and Book Reading

Artist of the Month   Helen Lapakko singer / author / songwriter   Helen’s career started in corrections, as a probation officer, chemical dependency specialist, and director of an alternative sentencing program.  As a hobby, she wrote monologues and...

Kids Costume Party

Halloween Party for Kids! Saturday, October 29th 3:00pm to 5:00pm   Games and crafts for young children up to 10 years of age. Light snacks and drinks provided. Free to attend. Children under 8 must bring an adult. Moonlight Bowling at Mills Lanes at 7pm for all...

Basic East Coast Dance

Basic East Coast Swing Dance Class & Party for Couples! Friday, October 28th Starting at 6:30pm The first hour is a dance lesson with a Dance Party to follow! $20 per couple, two drinks included. Light Refreshments served. Instructors are Barbara and Jewett Benson...

Writing Workshop at Senior Center!

Cultural Center Arts Retreat Visiting Artist Katherine Schaefer creative non-fiction writer Saturday, October 3rd-Sunday, October 18th Katherine Schaefer is a Minneapolis-based writer whose work has appeared in The Talking Stick and Minnetonka Review. Her essay “Edna,...

Corey Medina & Brothers

Fall Concert Series Corey Medina & Brothers In Concert! Friday, October 14th, 2016 7:30 pm, Doors @ 7:00 Corey Medina was born and raised in the small town of Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation. In 2012 he relocated to another small town called...

Just For Kix

Just For Kix Dance Classes are back! Wednesdays, October 5, 2016 – May 3, 2017 At the Cultural Center in New York Mills! Follow School Schedule for Holidays and Breaks. Weekly Schedule: *Tiny Kix (Pre-K) – 4-4:30 *Wee Petites  (K-1st) – 4:30-5:15...

Birch Bark Weaving Class

Dr. Mayo’s Birch Bark Weaving Class Postponed by Instructor   Dr. Charles Mayo is a retired physician who enjoys sharing his skills in birch bark weaving. He has taught weaving at the Grand Marais Art Colony, the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, and...

Children’s Painting Class October 19

Paint Samson’s Portrait with Ellen Jean Diederich Children’s Painting Class: Painting Samson’s Portrait Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, 5-6:30pm Taught by artist Ellen Jean Diederich For children ages 7-12 Ellen will begin the class by showing the...

Fall 2016 Concert Series

The Cultural Center is pleased to announce our Fall 2016 concert series! All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cultural Center’s intimate gallery listening room space (unless noted otherwise).  Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Members...