September is here

September is here, school has started, and activities at the Aurora Center for the Arts will be in full swing. Music lessons will again be available. Jeff Menten (218-255-0077) teaches violin, fiddle, guitar, including classical guitar, mandolin and cello. He is also available for on-line lessons (and yes, that is a thing – works well). Eric Olson (218-358-0605) teaches guitar (acoustic or electric), bass guitar, drums, vocal and songwriting. Check out his Website – thespawnpoint.com. Kay Carlsen (218-435-6710 or 218-289-3968) (that’s me) will continue to teach piano. I can also be reached at aagekay@gvtel.com. There are still open spots available for the 3-day acrylic class with Pamela Edevold to be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21. Students will learn to use Golden Open Acrylics to paint portraits. To sign up e-mail hello@auroracenterforthearts.org or go online at bit.ly/AuroraArtClass. She does incredible work. The current exhibit in the Sorenson Gallery features the work of Ruth Ann Nordlund. Titled “A Reflection of Scandinavia,” this display features still-life paintings of Nordic heirlooms. There will be an artist’s reception on Friday, Sept. 19, from 5-7, with a talk by the artist at 5:30. Dates for the Up North LitFest are September 25-26. Meet authors from all over Minnesota. Participate in breakout sessions and meals with keynote speakers Jean Cooney and Will Weaver. Ticketing options have been expanded. You may now choose à la carte sessions or opt for the complete program at a discounted rate. This event highlights the talents of Minnesota's vibrant literary community. For more ticket info, please visit https://auroracenterforthearts.org/shopdonate Starting this month, the open hours for the Fosston Library have changed slightly. New hours are 9-5 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 12-7 on Tuesdays, 12-6 on Thursdays, and 10-2 on Saturdays. On Friday, September 12, author Eric Dregni will be at the library at 2:30 to talk about his book, Vikings in the Attic. In the book, he explores significant historic sites, tales and traditions of Scandinavians in the Midwest. I have heard him speak, most recently at a Sons of Norway meeting, and he is quite entertaining. The library book club resumes meeting on Tuesday, September 16, at 2. This month’s book is Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Contact the library if you need a copy. One more exciting event for this month: On Tuesday, September 23, artist Dorothy Hoover will help participants decorate a plate with Telemark rosemaling. The class is scheduled from 1-6. All materials are provided and there is no charge for the class. However, preregistration is required. You may call the Fosston Library at 435-1320 to register or go to larl.libnet.info/event/14387106. Wow! That’s what I call a full month. Don’t complain that there’s nothing to do in Fosston.