November, November

November – the weather is colder, the days are shorter, and there could be snowflakes in the air. However, here are all sorts of fun events scheduled at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, so we can forget about the less than ideal weather.

The new display coming up in the Sorenson Gallery is fitting for chilly weather, as the Clearwater Quilters Guild will have a display of quilted items – small quilts, wall hangings, etc. The group, which was organized in 1999, meets at the Gonvick Community Center. Their quilts will be on display from Nov. 4 through mid-December.

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. there will be a special concert by award-winning tenor J. Warren Mitchell. Mitchell, who formerly taught at Bemidji State University, is a rising star in the opera world and has recently returned to the area after performing in Germany. His first CD is entitled “The Aria Album.” Admission to the concert is by free-will offering.

The 2017 Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 26. This FCLAA fund-raiser takes place every two years, with donated items ranging from baked goods, rosemaling, rugs, soaps, gift certificates, and much, much more. Linda Lohmeier will be the guest auctioneer. Bidding starts at 2 p.m. with items on display at 1 p.m. The Athenian Club will be serving refreshments. If you have questions, contact Sarah Steinbrenner at 281-431-0473 or Carrie Steinbrenner at 218-358-0430.

Also coming up at the end of the month It’s a Wonderful Life, the Musical will be performed Thursday, Nov. 30, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, at 7 p.m. In addition, there will be a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 3. Based on the 1946 film, the musical follows George Bailey’s life as he discovers he has made a difference. Abby Pearson is the director with Michelle Landsverk as the music director.

As exciting as all these events are, there are still more activities at the library arts center in November. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The documentary film Thanks You for Playing will be shown. When Ryan, a video game designer, learns that his son has cancer, he and his wife develop a game called “That Dragon, Cancer.” The film follows the family over a period of two years.

The November book club meeting, originally scheduled for Nov. 14, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. to avoid conflicting with the J. Warren Mitchell concert. This month’s book is Room by Emma Donoghue.

 Writers’ group is scheduled for Thursday, Nov.30. New members are always welcome – no dues, no pressure.

Just a reminder – The library will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.