Special Events in July

This year July brings the Fosston All-School Reunion, and at the Sorenson Gallery at the Fosston Community Library and Art Center, the display for the month will feature art from Fosston High School alumni. It should be a fun exhibit. The gallery is open during library hours so if you are here specifically for the reunion, stop in to look and say hello to the librarians while you are there. Sponsored by the FCLAA, but held on the Heritage Center grounds, the Music on the Porch concerts continue throughout the month of July, every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. These free concerts are a great way to spend your Thursday evenings. Bring a chair or grab a spot at one of the picnic tables under the shelter. July’s concerts include Dan Rodriguez on July 6, Steve Turner on the 13th, Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club on the 20th and Caleigh on the 27th. Most of these artists have played in Fosston before and if you’ve heard them once, I’m sure you want to hear them again. If you haven’t, you are in for a treat. I know Dan Rodriguez has played at the art center previously – Tickets for that performance sold out so fast I didn’t get to hear him. I remember enjoying Steve Turner’s performance last summer on the porch. Originally from Naytahwaush he is now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Sam Miltich is a jazz guitarist. The publicity material says he was born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota – maybe he will be more specific about that. Caleigh is a Minnesota band with three female musicians who perform a variety of musical styles, including folk, Celtic, bluegrass and American old-time. Express Yourself!, the summer library experience continues through the month, so there is still time for kids up to 18 to track their reading and be eligible for some great prizes at the end of the month. If you are already signed up – keep reading. On Wednesday, July 12, there will be a special presentation by an Itasca State Park naturalist. “It’s Showtime” for the animals. Bright colors, crazy dancing, loud sounds and more – Minnesota animals know how to put on a show. The program is at 2 and will be suitable for all ages.