Four Northland radio stations now available on tunein app

featured by markjohnson on September 9, 2014

Northeast MN Americana duo Pushing Chain at Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo, Thursday September 4

featured by markjohnson on August 28, 2014

Coming to Floyd B Olson Park in Thief River Falls Thursday evening, September 4 at 6PM – northeast Minnesota folk duo Pushing Chain.

Hear surprising covers, inspired original songs and great harmonies, played on guitar and fiddle.

From the shores of Lake Superior, its Pushing Chain in a free show – Thursday September 4th at 6PM, Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo, Downtown Thief River Falls.

Made possible by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Pioneer 90.1 presents Nicholas David from “The Voice” August 1 at RiverFest

featured by markjohnson on July 22, 2014

Pioneer 90.1 is proud to present a free concert by Twin Cities soul musician and “The Voice” finalist Nicholas David, Friday August 1, 8PM, at Hartz Park in Thief River Falls.

For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Prior to his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC’s The Voice, Nicholas had already recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and participated in multiple charity and collaborative projects.

Fans of “The Voice” were introduced to his soulful and storied career during this time where he struck a chord with America and finished a fan favorite in the top three. Nicholas recently returned to The Voice as a guest artist to unveil his new original single, titled “Say Goodbye,” and the eponymous EP.

The response was astounding; within 24 hours the EP hit #1 on the iTunes Alternative Chart and #2 on the iTunes overall Top Album Chart. Minneapolis’ own Star-Tribune heralded the release as “versatile country soul.”

The concert is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It’s part of RiverFest, a Thief River Falls community celebration marking its fifth year in 2014.

 

Director Gretchen Weinrich on TRF Community Theater’s “Fantasticks”

featured,Northwest MN Arts Council by GlenBraget on June 24, 2014

Alexandria, MN native and current Thief River Falls, MN resident Gretchen Weinrich talks about her involvement in theater work, her background in directing and the current production of “The Fantasticks” – now on stage at the Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls. The Thief River Falls Community Theater Director shares her theater story and details of the Broadway show.

Toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s featured at TRF Public Library

featured by markjohnson on June 17, 2014

Gumby. Barbie. Slinky. Mr. Potato Head. Wham-O. Spirograph. Hot Wheels.
The names of popular toys from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s capture the craziness, joy and sheer fun of being a kid. Beneath those nutty names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory, and history. The stories contained in these toys—of the kids who played with them, the adults who bought them, the child-rearing experts who judged them, and of the people who invented them, packaged and advertised them—reflect the rhythms of American life.

Join Pioneer 90.1 at the Thief River Falls Public Library on Tuesday, June 24 at 7PM for a free presentation from “Toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s” co-author Kate Roberts.

This event is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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