Cathy has been awarded a Northwest Minnesota Arts Council grant to provide “therapy music” for residents of the region. What is music therapy? Cathy explains, along with her memories of growing up with music.

Jamie Bakken, Thief River Falls, MN teacher – Director of the Peder Englestad Pioneer Village and Coordinator for the TRF Village Arts Festival, shares information about all of the live music, art activities and family fun for the 2019 edition of the festival! 

Jerry shares details on the historical demonstrations, exhibits and live music planned for this year’s “Pioneer Day.”

Karie gives a brief history of the region famous “Gary Pines”, hundreds of acres of pine trees in NW Minnesota, and what the 1930’s Depression project turned into, in 2019…. the change has been dramatic!

Michelle shared details of the upcoming Oxbow’s pre-Chautauqua art event featuring internationally renowned watercolor artist and naturalist, Sandra Muzzy of Bloomington, MN. The event kicks off Thursday evening, August 22nd, with Sandra’s presentation from 6:30-8 pm at the North Shelter of Old Crossing Treaty Park near Huot, MN (west of Red Lake Falls, MN). Sandra will introduce the historic practice of nature journaling and share a diverse collection of her own work. This event is free and open to the public.

At the same location Friday morning, August 23 from 10 am-12 noon, and assisted by The Oxbow’s resident artist Michelle Roise, Sandra will lead a session for interested youth (school age-14 years), and from 1-4 pm a separate session geared for adults and/or students 15 years and older. Basic supplies will be provided.