Visiting Artist: Staci Schoenfeld

Staci R. Schoenfeld received an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and is Managing Poetry Editor at Revolution House. A recipient of grants from the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund and the Kentucky Foundation for Women and residencies...

Give to the Max Day November 13

End of Year Fundraising Kick-Off November 13 Give to the Max Day is the beginning of the Cultural Center’s end-of-year fundraising.  The Center has a funding gap of $50,000 that it must close by December 31, 2014 in order to start our new fiscal year in the best...

The Spirits Within

Pastel work by Don Garey The Spirits Within exhibit of pastel work by Staples artist Don Garey is on display at the Cultural Center in the ground floor gallery. Opening October 18 and running through November 26, this exhibit by Don Garey fills the Cultural Center...

Zeitgeist and Nirmala Rajasekar November 12

Summer Rain:  Indian classical music and Western classical new music Wednesday November 12 at the James Mann Center for the Performing Arts at the New York Mills Schools.  7:30 pm.  Advance ticket reservations $12 or $15 at the door.  $2 additional discount with a...

April Verch concert Saturday October 11

Fine singing, deft fiddling, and amazing step-dancing Concert Saturday October 11 at 7:30 pm.  Call 218-385-3339 to reserve your tickets.  Admission is $12 advance or $15 at the door.  Bring a donation for the food shelf and receive an additional $2 discount! Free...

Workshop on identifying Minnesota birds

Dick Oehlenschlager to present workshop on Minnesota bird ID Dick has identified nearly 200 birds in Wadena county and he will be the featured presenter in a workshop focused on identifying the birds of Minnesota.  Everyone is invited to this event on Tuesday,...

The Jacobite Harp

A concert with Ann and Charlie Heymann Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 pm “The Jacobite Harp” concert will present a show featuring the world renowned artistry of Minnesota’s own Ann & Charlie Heymann. Their dramatic harp music and poignant ballads are balanced by...

Visiting Artist Jill Kalz Poetry Reading

  Visiting Author Jill Kalz will give a poetry reading, Wednesday October 1st from 7 to 8 pm at the Cultural Center. There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome! Jill is the author of over 70 children’s books and  has also published...

Arts Retreat FREE ARTIST RESIDENCY – submissions due October 1, 2014

The New York Mills Arts Retreat is currently accepting applications for January – June 2015 artist residencies. The Arts Retreat program offers self-funded 2-6 week solo residencies for selected artists in all disciplines. A small house and studio access are...

Fall 2014 Concert Series

Great entertainment this fall at your Cultural Center Admission $12 advance or $15 at door except as noted Concerts begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted Click on the concert name to read all the details Friday Oct 3         the Jacobite Harp music of  Scotland and...