May at the Library Arts Center

It’s May, we’ve had a few April showers, and my tulips are in bloom. At the Fosston Library Arts Center, there is music in the air. On Monday, May 10, there will be a concert by the Canadian Tenors, the same quartet that sang at the Olympics and appeared on Oprah and Dr. Phil. Apparently they have a free day between concerts in Michigan and Anoka, and they’ll be bring their unique blend of classical and pop music right here to Fosston. Tickets are already sold out - good for the arts association, bad for those of you who didn’t get any.
If you have to miss the Canadian Tenors, there are still some musical events you will be able to take in. On Saturday, May 15, at 7:30, there will be a free concert by Nirmala Rajasekar, a renowned performer of Carnatic music, a classical music system which has its origins in South India. She plays the veena, an Indian stringed instrument) and also sings, as well as explaining the type of music she is performing. There will also be two piano recitals coming up - my students will be performing on Sunday, May 9, at 7 p.m., and LoraLee Saeter’s students will have their recital on Sunday, May 16, at 4 p.m. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
Children’s Book Week is May 10-16, and on Wednesday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. there will be a special story time with Daisy Duck (aka Jane Simmons) there in person. There will also be games and coloring. If you have young children in your life, you’ll want to bring them, and don’t forget your camera.
And speaking of cameras - the new exhibition in the Sorenson Gallery features photographs by Ilane Rue. A variety of pictures taken locally and also in Norway, they all merit a closer look. If you want one, they are for sale, at quite reasonable prices. Stop in and see them.
Also coming this month, May 10-22, in the upper gallery will be a display of paintings by Sara Mercil, a high school student from Fertile who has been working with Ric Sorenson under a mentorship program funded by a grant from the McKnight Foundation through the Northwest Regional Development Commission.
The children’s summer reading program will begin June 1. This year’s theme is “Make a Splash at Your Library.” Watch for more information.
The writers’ group continues to meet the fourth Thursday of each month. You may find occasional postings from some of the members on the blog. If you’re interested in joining the group, you may simply show up at 7:30 p.m. in the gallery on May 27.