First Friday Art Walk – September 6, 2024

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Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during our monthly art walk. 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. First Friday events are free unless noted, and all are welcome! [Above image by Lea Friesen – from the Garden Art exhibit at Reif Center]

1. REIF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The public is invited to attend the closing reception for the Garden Art group exhibit from 4 – 5:30 pm. It features work by Lea Friesen and over thirty regional artists. Light refreshments served.

Shannon Lucas Westrum with Jeremy Simonson at MAC

2. BENDER’S SHOES

Hosting Sandra Benzie of ZenDen Art. Sandra is a semi-retired local painter that has been perfecting her craft since she was young and whose faith is her focal inspiration.

3. MACROSTIE ART CENTER

Celebrating the opening of “Woods/Water: Entwined” – with artwork by Jeremy Simonson and Shannon Lucas Westrum. An artist reception with food, wine, and other refreshments will take place from 4 –7 pm with an artist talk at 6pm.   

4. STAINED GLASS WITH CLASS

Welcoming Joanna Knase of JoJo’s Custom Candles.

Donna LaBeau watercolor demonstration in Old Central School

5. OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL

  • The Artists in Residence on the 3rd Floor include Donna LaBeau who will demonstrate watercolor painting at 5 pm, Jenny Winkelman, and Fire in the Village.
  • Rapids Brass presents a free concert on the lawn from 4:45 – 6 pm. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
  • Northwoods Candy Company will have a booth on the grounds with caramel apples, fudge, and chocolate.
  • The Borealis Creamery food truck will be scooping their hand-crafted small batch ice cream in the parking lot.

6. NORTHERN CRUISERS & ITASCA VINTAGE CAR CLUBS

Come to the final First Friday Show-n-Shine of the season from 4 – 7 pm at the old Kremer’s parking lot. This event is open to collector cars of any model year, and Bobcats Lunchbox food truck will be on site.

Katy Tessman at UnWined Up North

7. UNWINED UP NORTH

Live music from 7 –  9 pm with Katy Tessman, an optimistic and approachable songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits.

8. RAPIDS BREWING

Live jazz with the Clearwater Hot Club from 6 – 9 pm featuring Sam Miltich, Matthew Miltich, and Gary Schulte on violin.

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