On display at the gallery until March 10.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
March - Events at the Fosston Library Arts Center
As I look out my window on the final day of February, I see a white landscape. Looking out another window, I see icicles that must be ten feet long. I’m hoping that by the end of March, the view will look different, not that I expect to see any green by then, but even brown would be a nice change. I can’t predict the weather, however, but I can tell you what is scheduled to go on at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.
On Saturday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m., State Rep. Dean Urdahl will be at the Fosston Library, not to talk politics (at least I assume not) but to talk about the U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862. Rep. Urdahl has written a trilogy about what is also known as the Sioux Uprising. The books are called Uprising, Retribution, and Pursuit. Urdahl, a retired teacher and coach, has served in the Minnesota House since 2002, representing District 18A. Originally from Litchfield, he currently lives in Grove City. His great-grandfather buried the Dakota Conflict’s first five victims.
The library will be the scene of an interesting competition on Tuesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. when it holds its first-ever teen-tween "Chopped " Challenge. This is a cooking contest for students in grades 6-12, working in teams of three. Each team will be given three ingredients and then have an hour to complete an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. Winning team members will receive $2 off their library fines and first dibs on the door prizes. If you have a child or grandchild who likes to cook, encourage them to enter. Preregistration is required.
Books and BonBons book club will meet Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is entitled The Peach Keeper; the author is Sarah Addison Allen. I haven’t read it yet, but I’m hoping for a peach dessert. Writers’ group will not meet in March because of Holy Week, but will meet the Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.
The FCLAA membership drive is now in progress. If you would like to contribute but haven’t received a mailing on this, you may pick up a form at the art center. I promise you will not receive any annoying phone calls.
Just to give you a heads up, there are some exciting events on the agenda for April: Festival of Tables will be Saturday, April 13, Northwest Minnesota Arts Exhibition Wednesday-Sunday, April 17-21 with an artists’ reception and award ceremony on Sunday, and author Doug Woods will be at the elementary school Monday and Tuesday, April 8 & 9. with a presentation Monday evening at the Art Center.
On Saturday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m., State Rep. Dean Urdahl will be at the Fosston Library, not to talk politics (at least I assume not) but to talk about the U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862. Rep. Urdahl has written a trilogy about what is also known as the Sioux Uprising. The books are called Uprising, Retribution, and Pursuit. Urdahl, a retired teacher and coach, has served in the Minnesota House since 2002, representing District 18A. Originally from Litchfield, he currently lives in Grove City. His great-grandfather buried the Dakota Conflict’s first five victims.
The library will be the scene of an interesting competition on Tuesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. when it holds its first-ever teen-tween "Chopped " Challenge. This is a cooking contest for students in grades 6-12, working in teams of three. Each team will be given three ingredients and then have an hour to complete an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. Winning team members will receive $2 off their library fines and first dibs on the door prizes. If you have a child or grandchild who likes to cook, encourage them to enter. Preregistration is required.
Books and BonBons book club will meet Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is entitled The Peach Keeper; the author is Sarah Addison Allen. I haven’t read it yet, but I’m hoping for a peach dessert. Writers’ group will not meet in March because of Holy Week, but will meet the Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.
The FCLAA membership drive is now in progress. If you would like to contribute but haven’t received a mailing on this, you may pick up a form at the art center. I promise you will not receive any annoying phone calls.
Just to give you a heads up, there are some exciting events on the agenda for April: Festival of Tables will be Saturday, April 13, Northwest Minnesota Arts Exhibition Wednesday-Sunday, April 17-21 with an artists’ reception and award ceremony on Sunday, and author Doug Woods will be at the elementary school Monday and Tuesday, April 8 & 9. with a presentation Monday evening at the Art Center.
Friday, February 1, 2013
February at the Fosston Library Arts Center
It’s February. I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to exchange my snowmen decorations for the hearts and flowers of Valentine’s Day.
Remember that the Hot Reads for Cold Nights adult winter reading program continues through the month of February. For every four books read, you have a chance to win a prize.
If you’re ready to get out and about, there will be a concert at the Fosston Library Arts Center on Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. Phil Heywood, Minnesota finger style guitarist, will perform as part of Lake Agassiz’s Regional Library’s The Beat Goes On series. Heywood, who is based in the Twin Cities, will present a broad range of music, including blues, folk and ragtime, as well as some of his original pieces. This free concert is supported by funds from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
At the annual meeting of the FCLAA on January 9, the following officers were elected: President - Keri Mireault, Vice President - Scott Wilson, Secretary - Bonnie Stewart, and treasurer - Orland Aspen. Three new members were welcomed to the board.: Sandy Johnson, Bernadette Sorenson, and Becky Strobel.
Sandy Johnson has lived in the Fosston area for 38 years. Although she was involved in the initial development of the arts center, this is the first time she has served on the board. A graduate of Bemidji State University, Sandy was an early childhood - family life teacher in Bagley for many years, retiring last fall in order to pursue other interests. She volunteers at our local hospital, at the food shelf, and at the Family Crisis Center in Bagley. Her husband Rich, who taught biology at the Fosston High School for 33 years, now teaches at Northland College in Thief River Falls. They have a married daughter and two grandchildren.
Bernadette Sorenson has also been involved with the FCLAA since its early beginnings, working with her husband Ric to establish the Sorenson Gallery and serving on the board for several years awhile back. Originally from Jamestown, North Dakota, Bernadette moved to Fosston in 1968 and taught art and worked as an administrator in the Fosston school system for 35 years. She still works with the GED program there. She and Ric worked with the AFS program for many years and hosted an number of exchange students. She enjoys cooking, yoga and , of course, art, and is currently creating cut paper collages. The Sorensons’ two grown children live in the area, and they have three grandchildren. Bernadette told me, "Life is an adventure, no matter where it leads." Now it seems to have led her to a position on the FCLAA board.
The third new member, Becky Strobel, is in her third year as the instrumental music instructor in the Fosston school system. Originally from Glencoe, Minnesota, where her parents and two siblings still live, she is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. During the summer months, she marches with the Govenaires Drum & Bugle Corp based in St. Peter. This group was founded in 1926 and in 2011 were national champions in their division. She is excited to be on the FCLAA board and be involved in the Fosston community.
Congratulations to the FCLAA theater committee, which has been selected for the Person of the Year Award. Michelle Marx, Scott Wilson, Wonell Miller and JoAnne Papke planned and spearheaded the major renovation project at the theater and well deserve this honor.
Other upcoming events at the library:
Tuesday, Feb. 12 - Books & BonBons Book Club - 7:00 p.m. This month’s book is Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson.
Monday, Feb. 18 - Presidents Day - library closed
Thursday, Feb. 28 - Writers’ group - 7:30 p.m.
Remember that the Hot Reads for Cold Nights adult winter reading program continues through the month of February. For every four books read, you have a chance to win a prize.
If you’re ready to get out and about, there will be a concert at the Fosston Library Arts Center on Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. Phil Heywood, Minnesota finger style guitarist, will perform as part of Lake Agassiz’s Regional Library’s The Beat Goes On series. Heywood, who is based in the Twin Cities, will present a broad range of music, including blues, folk and ragtime, as well as some of his original pieces. This free concert is supported by funds from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
At the annual meeting of the FCLAA on January 9, the following officers were elected: President - Keri Mireault, Vice President - Scott Wilson, Secretary - Bonnie Stewart, and treasurer - Orland Aspen. Three new members were welcomed to the board.: Sandy Johnson, Bernadette Sorenson, and Becky Strobel.
Sandy Johnson has lived in the Fosston area for 38 years. Although she was involved in the initial development of the arts center, this is the first time she has served on the board. A graduate of Bemidji State University, Sandy was an early childhood - family life teacher in Bagley for many years, retiring last fall in order to pursue other interests. She volunteers at our local hospital, at the food shelf, and at the Family Crisis Center in Bagley. Her husband Rich, who taught biology at the Fosston High School for 33 years, now teaches at Northland College in Thief River Falls. They have a married daughter and two grandchildren.
Bernadette Sorenson has also been involved with the FCLAA since its early beginnings, working with her husband Ric to establish the Sorenson Gallery and serving on the board for several years awhile back. Originally from Jamestown, North Dakota, Bernadette moved to Fosston in 1968 and taught art and worked as an administrator in the Fosston school system for 35 years. She still works with the GED program there. She and Ric worked with the AFS program for many years and hosted an number of exchange students. She enjoys cooking, yoga and , of course, art, and is currently creating cut paper collages. The Sorensons’ two grown children live in the area, and they have three grandchildren. Bernadette told me, "Life is an adventure, no matter where it leads." Now it seems to have led her to a position on the FCLAA board.
The third new member, Becky Strobel, is in her third year as the instrumental music instructor in the Fosston school system. Originally from Glencoe, Minnesota, where her parents and two siblings still live, she is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. During the summer months, she marches with the Govenaires Drum & Bugle Corp based in St. Peter. This group was founded in 1926 and in 2011 were national champions in their division. She is excited to be on the FCLAA board and be involved in the Fosston community.
Congratulations to the FCLAA theater committee, which has been selected for the Person of the Year Award. Michelle Marx, Scott Wilson, Wonell Miller and JoAnne Papke planned and spearheaded the major renovation project at the theater and well deserve this honor.
Other upcoming events at the library:
Tuesday, Feb. 12 - Books & BonBons Book Club - 7:00 p.m. This month’s book is Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson.
Monday, Feb. 18 - Presidents Day - library closed
Thursday, Feb. 28 - Writers’ group - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
January 2013
January brings a new year and winter days with snow and cold - no better time to curl up by the fireplace with a good book. With the Hot Reads for Cold Nights adult reading program sponsored by the Fosston Library, that reading might result in your winning a prize. I know that sounds too good to be true, but just stop by the library and pick up an entry blank, read or listen to four books and be entered into the drawing. E-books also count, as do audio books. Every four books you read give you another chance at some great prizes.
Make one of those books Michael Frickstad’s The Storyteller and come to the Books & BonBons book club on Tuesday, January 8. We’ll talk about the book, and maybe a few other things as well, and enjoy some kind of yummy dessert provided by Tammi. The group meets at 7 p.m., and you don’t have to say anything if you’re too shy.
After taking a break in December, the writers’ group will resume meeting on Thursday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in doing some writing but haven’t gotten started, this just might be the motivation you’re looking for. If you already are writing, we’d love to hear what you’re doing. Come and see what it’s all about - no costs or obligations.
The Fosston Community Library Arts Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. Any member is welcome to attend, so you may want to come and get the inside scoop on all the things the organization does. If you’re not a member, you should be, and you’re welcome to join.
If you received an e-reader for Christmas, you should be aware that LARL has library e-books available for download. Go to digital.larl.org or ask your friendly Fosston librarians for assistance.
If you‘re new to computers, the library can help you there too, with basic computer training available the second and fourth Mondays at 11 a.m. Call 435-1320 to register or for more information.
Just a reminder - the library will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Make one of those books Michael Frickstad’s The Storyteller and come to the Books & BonBons book club on Tuesday, January 8. We’ll talk about the book, and maybe a few other things as well, and enjoy some kind of yummy dessert provided by Tammi. The group meets at 7 p.m., and you don’t have to say anything if you’re too shy.
After taking a break in December, the writers’ group will resume meeting on Thursday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in doing some writing but haven’t gotten started, this just might be the motivation you’re looking for. If you already are writing, we’d love to hear what you’re doing. Come and see what it’s all about - no costs or obligations.
The Fosston Community Library Arts Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. Any member is welcome to attend, so you may want to come and get the inside scoop on all the things the organization does. If you’re not a member, you should be, and you’re welcome to join.
If you received an e-reader for Christmas, you should be aware that LARL has library e-books available for download. Go to digital.larl.org or ask your friendly Fosston librarians for assistance.
If you‘re new to computers, the library can help you there too, with basic computer training available the second and fourth Mondays at 11 a.m. Call 435-1320 to register or for more information.
Just a reminder - the library will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
December at the Arts Center
Ho, ho, ho! It’s December and the Christmas shopping season is here. It’s a time of the year when everything seems to go a little crazy, but the Fosston Community Library Art Center offers several opportunities to take a break and regain some sanity.
On Sunday, December 9, Orland Aspen’s vocal students will present their annual Christmas recital. This is always an enjoyable evening and should help us all get into the Christmas spirit. You don’t have to be a relative of one of the students to attend as this is open to the public. Of course, refreshments will be served.
The new display in the gallery features works by Jessica Pribula. According to her artist statement, her source of inspiration is the fiber arts, especially weaving, although she weaves with paper rather than yarn. The process involves soaking paper with dye and then applying pastels to the paper once it dries. If you attended the grand re-opening of the theater this past Sunday, you may have gotten a chance to meet her and see her art work. If not stop by and spend a few quiet minutes in the gallery.
The Books & BonBons book club will meet Tuesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is The Shepherd, the Angel and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry. I haven’t read it yet but it should be a fun book. We always have an enjoyable time and Tammi makes some great desserts. Anyone is welcome to join the group.
Family Fun time continues to be held on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. There will be a Deck the Halls party on December 5, a make & take holiday craft on the 12th, and holiday BINGO on the 19th.
Remember - the library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will resume regular hours on December 26.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
On Sunday, December 9, Orland Aspen’s vocal students will present their annual Christmas recital. This is always an enjoyable evening and should help us all get into the Christmas spirit. You don’t have to be a relative of one of the students to attend as this is open to the public. Of course, refreshments will be served.
The new display in the gallery features works by Jessica Pribula. According to her artist statement, her source of inspiration is the fiber arts, especially weaving, although she weaves with paper rather than yarn. The process involves soaking paper with dye and then applying pastels to the paper once it dries. If you attended the grand re-opening of the theater this past Sunday, you may have gotten a chance to meet her and see her art work. If not stop by and spend a few quiet minutes in the gallery.
The Books & BonBons book club will meet Tuesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is The Shepherd, the Angel and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry. I haven’t read it yet but it should be a fun book. We always have an enjoyable time and Tammi makes some great desserts. Anyone is welcome to join the group.
Family Fun time continues to be held on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. There will be a Deck the Halls party on December 5, a make & take holiday craft on the 12th, and holiday BINGO on the 19th.
Remember - the library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will resume regular hours on December 26.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
In the Gallery
Prints by East Grand Forks artist Jeanne Griffin O’Neil are currently on display
in the Sorenson Gallery.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
November at the Arts Center
It’s November - let us be thankful. Aside from the fact that elections will be over and all those awful attack ads will no longer be airing, I’m thankful for the Fosston Community Library Arts Center and all that goes on there.
On Friday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m., author Michael Frickstad will be at the library to sign copies of his newly-published novel, The Storyteller. Frickstad taught English at Fosston High School from 1974 to 1998. During that time, he also coached speech, as well as directing and acting in plays, both at the school and the art center. Following that time, he taught at St. Michael-Albertville High School, retiring in 2009. The Storyteller tells the story of Beecher Jones, a husband, father, high school principal and unwilling messiah. According to Frickstad, "The book started as a love story and turned into a spiritual horror story." It is available from Amazon in both hardcover and Kindle versions.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, is Family Portrait Day at the library. Bring your family to the library and have your picture taken together while enjoying a good book.
Books & Bonbons Book Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection, In the Lake of the Woods by Minnesota author Tim O’Brien, doesn’t seem to be anyone’s favorite, but Tammi is promising a good dessert.
Here’s another reason to be thankful: the used book sale held during October brought in about $900 - money used to help provide library programs. Thanks to everyone who donated and to everyone who shopped.
Prints by East Grand Forks artist Jeanne Griffin O’Neil are currently on display in the Sorenson Gallery. According to O’Neil, "The images I make are definitions of time and place; as in the changes of light behind bare trees, also the patterns made by prairie grasses and by windrows against the sky… it was not until we moved here to the Red River Valley, where it is so flat, that I began to see the farm houses and barns, sheds, grain bins, rows of evergreens and cottonwoods sitting on the flat line of the horizon as words, as lines of text."
Apparently the end is in sight for the theater remodeling project. A grand re-opening event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 2, with tours, an artist reception and refreshments. Watch for more details.
The library will be closed in Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veterans Day and also on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22.
On Friday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m., author Michael Frickstad will be at the library to sign copies of his newly-published novel, The Storyteller. Frickstad taught English at Fosston High School from 1974 to 1998. During that time, he also coached speech, as well as directing and acting in plays, both at the school and the art center. Following that time, he taught at St. Michael-Albertville High School, retiring in 2009. The Storyteller tells the story of Beecher Jones, a husband, father, high school principal and unwilling messiah. According to Frickstad, "The book started as a love story and turned into a spiritual horror story." It is available from Amazon in both hardcover and Kindle versions.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, is Family Portrait Day at the library. Bring your family to the library and have your picture taken together while enjoying a good book.
Books & Bonbons Book Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection, In the Lake of the Woods by Minnesota author Tim O’Brien, doesn’t seem to be anyone’s favorite, but Tammi is promising a good dessert.
Here’s another reason to be thankful: the used book sale held during October brought in about $900 - money used to help provide library programs. Thanks to everyone who donated and to everyone who shopped.
Prints by East Grand Forks artist Jeanne Griffin O’Neil are currently on display in the Sorenson Gallery. According to O’Neil, "The images I make are definitions of time and place; as in the changes of light behind bare trees, also the patterns made by prairie grasses and by windrows against the sky… it was not until we moved here to the Red River Valley, where it is so flat, that I began to see the farm houses and barns, sheds, grain bins, rows of evergreens and cottonwoods sitting on the flat line of the horizon as words, as lines of text."
Apparently the end is in sight for the theater remodeling project. A grand re-opening event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 2, with tours, an artist reception and refreshments. Watch for more details.
The library will be closed in Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veterans Day and also on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22.
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