Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during our monthly art walk. 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. Free and all are welcome! [Above Image: Rick Kagigebi at Giinawind Creative Space]
1. BENDERS
Local jeweler Lily Winter works out of her home studio to cut, solder, etch, enamel, and set stones and more. This year she is working to bring wild color to her jewelry through glass and enameling.
2. MACROSTIE ART CENTER
Celebrating the opening of the annual miniatures exhibition featuring Nancy Kingbird and over 80 different artists. Join us for a reception from 4 – 7pm and artist talk at 6pm — then stay for a fashion show with Annie Humphrey and Terri LaDuke of Zaasaakwe Designs at 7 pm.
3. GIINAWIND CREATIVE SPACE
Showing “Air and Water,” a new exhibition of appliqued mural blankets by Rick Kagigebi.
4. STAINED GLASS WITH CLASS
Hosting Cydney Gibeau with Celadon Garden Pottery. Check out her collection of fun and functional ceramics.
5. OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL
The 3rd floor resident artists Nelia Harper, Krista Rogers, and Leah Yellowbird will be hosting several guest artists with work ranging from rock designs to abstract expressionism: Ken Johnson, Robin Brown, Rachel Kortekaas, Amanda Wilde, and Jenny Winkleman.
6. NORTHERN CRUISERS & ITASCA VINTAGE CAR CLUBS
Hosting the season-opening First Friday Show-n-Shine on the west side of the old Kremer’s parking lot, with Bobcats Lunchbox on site. This event is open to all Collector Cars of any model year.
7. FREE RANGE FOOD CO-OP SITE ANNOUNCEMENT
The community is invited to celebrate the announcement of where our future food co-op will be! From 3-7pm enjoy live music from Formerly Charles One-Man Band, local vendors from the Farmer’s Market, and brews and bites by Klockow & Rapids Brewing, Singing Chihuahua Tacos and Borealis Creamery. Come at 5pm to hear the exciting news!
8. RAPIDS BREWING
Listen to live jazz with the Clearwater Hot Club from 6 – 9 pm featuring Sam and Matthew Miltich with special guest, Briand Morrison.
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