Past Events From The Cultural Center

Window to the World Finland 2026: Workshops & Experiences
ALL are Welcome!
Experience & Learn About Finnish Culture Right Here in NYM!

Capital Campaign Kick-Off Open House 4/17/26
Friday, April 17 | 4:00–6:00 PM
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
All are Welcome!

Zach Thomas Concert 4/18/26
Live Country Music
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Music Starts @ 7:30 PM
No Tickets Needed – Pay What You Can!

Join the Debate: 2026 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2026 GATO Question: “Has the pursuit of happiness made Americans unhappy?”
Essays due April 1st – SUBMIT YOURS TODAY!

Jordan Messerole Concert 3/14/26
Americana | Folk | Gritty Storytelling
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Music @ 7:30 PM | Doors @ 7:00 PM
“Pay What You Can” – NO Tickets Needed!

Aaron Simmons Concert 3/27/26
Live Country Music with Hometown Roots
Friday, March 27, 2026
Music Starts @ 7:30 PM
No Tickets Needed – Pay What You Can!

In the Gallery: Conversations with Nature
Artwork by Laura Grisamore, Dawn Rossbach, and Jeremy Simonson
February 24 – March 28, 2026
Free to See & Open to All!

Hygge Market 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Unique Artists, Makers & Authors
Embrace Cozy With Us This Winter!

Morning with Megan: Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop
Join us Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Art Workshop during Hygge Market!
Register Today

2026 MSHSL High School Art Show
High School Show Up NOW!
April 1-17, 2026
See it before it’s gone!

In the Gallery: TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction
Student Art, Local Artists & More
February 3 – 21, 2026
Free to See & Open to All

Caitlin Robertson & Wildrose Fox Concert 2/7/26
Folk-Rock-Country-Pop
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Music @ 7:30 PM | Doors @ 7:00 PM
“Pay What You Can” – NO Tickets Needed!

Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Spring 2026
Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Weekly on Wednesdays
Spring 2026 begins 2/4/26
Register today!

NYM Fine Arts Day – February 21, 2026
Auditorium 25th Anniversary
Collaboration & Events 10AM – 8PM
Held @ NYM Public School & NYM Cultural Center

Tetrapak Printmaking Workshop 2/28/26
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10 AM – 3 PM
Space Limited—Register Today!

Pop-Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Chris Marcotte
Pop-Up Writing Workshop
February 10 & March 3, 2026
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Free to Attend & Open to All!

GLOW BINGO: 2026 Winter Fundraiser
Saturday, January 24, 2026
5:30–10:00 PM
NYM City Hall Ballroom
Register Today!

2025 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
32nd Great American Think-Off
Honorable Mention Essays
Read them Here!

2025 Holiday Hours & Year-End SALE!
Final days to SHOP LOCAL
Dec 26-31, 2025
Open 10am-2pm

In the Gallery: Circle of Friends
A Tribute to Cheryl Bannes & Her Creative Community
December 2–31, 2025
Reception Sat, Dec 13, 1-3PM

Art for Lunch Fall 2025
Hungry for Creativity?
Grab Art for Lunch!
Final 2025 Date: Dec 11th – Meditative Color Mixing

Give to the Max Day 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Minnesota’s Giving Holiday!
Donate Online Nov 1 – 20, 2025

Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2025
Weekly Gathering of Fiber Artists
Every Thursday from 3-5PM
Free to Attend & Open to All

Rue & Sabien Concert 11/13/25
Jazz, Swing, Original Music!
Thursday, Nov 13 @ 7:30
Open to ALL!
Get Your Tickets Today!

2025 Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale
Unique Artist-Made Gifts
Sat 11/15 – Sat 11/29
Members Preview Nov 15!
Two Workshops Nov 22!
Stock-Up Sale Nov 28-29!

In the Gallery: Bam’idizowigamig Creator’s Place: Art from Pine Point
Oct 22 – Nov 29, 2025
Gallery Free to See
& All are Welcome!

Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Weekly on Wednesdays
Fall 2025 begins 10/15/25
Recital Dec 3 @ Tree Festival

Dylan Doyle Solo Acoustic Concert 12/13/25
Roots, Rock, Funk, R&B
Saturday, Dec 13 @ 7:30
ALL are Welcome
Get Your Tickets Today!

Paranormal Presentation 12/6/25
P.A.S.T. Returns to Share 2024 Investigation Results
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1-2:30PM
Free & Open to All

Open Mic RETURNS this Fall 2025!
Open Mic RETURNS Fall 2025!
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Final 2025 Date: Dec 16th (rescheduled due to weather)
Free to Attend & Open to All!

Sherwin & Pam Linton Concert 11/6/25
Live Classic Country Music
Thursday, Nov 6 @ 7:30
Open to ALL!
Get Your Tickets Today!

Yoga @ NYMRCC Fall 2025
Gentle Flow & Slow Flow
Wednesday Evenings 6-7pm
Friday Mornings 10-11am
Oct 29 – Dec 19, 2025
Open to All Levels

Morning with Megan: Floral Antler Watercolor Workshop
Join us Sat, Nov 8
Fun Art Workshop
Register Today!

2025 Holiday Craft Bar @ NYM Tree Festival
Thursday, December 4, 2025
NYM Tree Festival @ City Hall Ballroom
Crafts for All!
SIGN UP TODAY!

Longest Night Music Festival 2025
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Music @ 7pm, Doors @ 6:30
Community Concert
Free to attend & open to ALL!

Pop Up Writing Workshop: Visiting Artist Ken Waldman
Writing Workshop + Fiddle Music
Saturday, December 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free to Attend & Open to All!

Sketches of Minnesota: Otter Tail County 10/27/25
Laughter, Storytelling, Connections
Monday, October 27, 2025
Dinner & Improv Performance
FREE – must pre-register!

Fall 2025 Concert Series
Live Original Music @ NYMRCC
Remaining Shows:
12/13 – Dylan Doyle Solo Acoustic
12/21 – Longest Night Music Fest

In the Gallery: Connections – A Cultural Portrait
Photographs by Lowell Wolff
September 3-27, 2025
Reception Friday, @ 10AM – 3PM
Gallery Free to Visit & Open to All

Morning with Megan: Meet & Greet 10/4/25
Join Us in Welcoming Megan!
Art, conversation, & refreshments for the whole family!
Sat, Oct 4, 10AM-12PM
