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FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Legacy Lectures: Drawn from Here
Featuring Multi-Medium Anishinaabe Artist & Author Kent Estey

Step into the vibrant world of Kent Estey, an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe in Northwestern Minnesota, known for his bold and bright use of colors that captivate viewers and celebrate the beauty of his surroundings.

Kent's lineage includes many traditional artists where black-ash basketry, beading, birch-bark, and fiber artistry were everyday occurrences in his home. Today, he channels this rich heritage through his preferred art forms of acrylic, oil, and ink painting, where land, sky, and water come alive through his use of vibrant colors that reflect his feelings and emotions.

In Kent's Own Words: "I paint what I see every day. It's all I know and what I know best, so my paintings are about this piece of land, this sky, the colors and feelings as I walk through my gardens."

Kent's work has been exhibited across the region, from Duluth to Minneapolis and St. Paul to Wahpeton, North Dakota, and was recently featured in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation Exhibit. His talent has been recognized through the Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals grant, the Region 2 Arts Council Artist Fellowship for 2023-24, and the Anishinaabe Artist Fellowship for 2025-26.

Come meet this accomplished educator and artist who lives and works in his studio in Naytahwaush, Minnesota, and experience how he captures the essence of place through color and emotion.

About the Series: "Legacy Lectures: Drawn from Here" honors the legacy of Charles Beck by showcasing the rich artistic talent that has emerged from our region and exploring how these artists live out their artistic calling while maintaining meaningful ties to their communities of origin. We hope this offering inspires our long-time patrons and young budding artists alike!

FREE and open to all with light refreshments provided

Made possible by the Inga M. Johnson Endowment Fund established with West Central Initiative.

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FEE: $30 adults / $15 students

GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025  7:30PM

A purchasable Add-On Event.  Featuring Christmas songs of the pillars and heroes of traditional Country legends at the Grand Ole Opry in a unique holiday performance.  Highlighting lead vocals of Twin Cities favorites Mick Sterling, Cate Fierro, and Shalo Lee, they perform songs from Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, and Glen Campbell along with traditional spiritual songs in this moving holiday experience that the whole family will enjoy.

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453

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FEE: Free

Over The River Holiday Festival

Downtown Fergus Falls
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We are excited to announce the date for our annual Over the River Festival! This year, the event will take place on Saturday, December 13th, in beautiful downtown Fergus Falls. We are delighted to continue the tradition of this free family festival in our city. As a kickoff to the holiday season, complete with tree lighting, Santa, and fireworks, we appreciate the way this event brings our community together. We also love that Over the River Festival encourages residents, and visitors alike, to shop local.

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FEE: $30 adults / $15 students

A Celtic Holiday Hooley

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:30pm

Come for some warm-fuzzies and holiday family fun! This hosted variety show is a party for all ages with Irish music, stories, sketches, step dance, caroling and more. Beyond that, it’s wacky good fun for everyone with brief guest appearances from well-known holiday characters including The Grinch and yes, even Santa Claus! Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers (who appeared at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in sold-out performances of Kickin’ It Irish). Choreography and music by original Riverdancer, Cormac O’Sé, of Dublin.

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453

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FEE: $30 adults / $15 students

The Brothers Allamac: A Midwest Tribute to the Allman Brothers

Saturday, January 17, 2026  7:30pm

The Brothers Allmanac is a top-tier Allman Brothers tribute band, known for their authentic renditions of Southern rock classics. With standout performances at iconic venues, they capture the essence of The Allman Brothers' signature sound—complete with soulful guitar harmonies, powerful vocals, and extended jams. Faithfully recreating the hits and also digging into lesser known deep cuts, The Brothers Allmanac delivers a high-energy experience that pays homage to one of rock & roll's greatest bands.

Jake Ilika - guitar/vocals
Tom Alane - guitar
Kurt Andersen - bass
Trevor Anderson - keys/vocals
Clay Whitney - drums
Eric Neseth - drums

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453

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FEE: $30 adults / $15 students

Magic Carpet Ride

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:30pm

Magic Carpet Ride is a musical journey through one of the most electrifying and impactful times America has ever seen.

The Performance:  Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors ("Light My Fire"), The Byrds ("Mr. Tambourine Man"), Iron Butterfly, ("In-a-Gadda-da-Vida"), Jefferson Airplane ("White Rabbit"), Procol Harum ("A Whiter Shade of Pale"), Cream ("Sunshine of Your Love"), The Zombies ("Time of the Season"), Steppenwolf ("Born to be Wild") and Janis Joplin. ("Piece of My Heart").

The Light Show:  In the late 60s and early 70s, our lighting designer, Nautilus Music Theater's Ben Krywosz, created, designed and operated shows for many national groups at Fillmore West and other Bay area venues in San Francisco, among the musical highlights, BLUE CHEER and IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY. He also provided lighting for productions of TOMMY and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

The light show itself is a highlight of this experience, "conjuring up swiftly changing kaleidoscopic images that ebb and flow with the music"

Behind the Scenes:
Magic Carpet Ride was conceived by Gary Rue and created in collaboration with lighting designer Ben Krywosz to bring audiences back to the days when Bay area musicians were making an impact on the social fabric of our country.

The exacting musicianship of the band is supercharged by the light show itself, what critics have called ‘the 6th member of the ensemble’.

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453

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FEE: $30 adults / $15 students

Lehto & Wright

Saturday, March 14, 2026,  7:30pm

Lehto & Wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. By taking cues from the Irish, English and American folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, Lehto & Wright have taken a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453

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The Accidental Hero

Saturday, April 11, 2026  7:30pm

The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story written and performed by his grandson, Patrick Dewane.

Patrick's grandfather refused to talk about his service in the war. When he died, his basement yielded a treasure trove of typewritten accounts, photos, and rare film footage. Dewane brings this archival material to glowing life as an enthralling, humorous and heartwarming tale of miraculous escapes and astonishing coincidences. Dewane takes on a dozen different roles as he powerfully recounts his grandfather's journey from Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, and the end of WWII. In the last week of the war, Konop's story turns away from a soldier's survival tale to something from mythology. He discovers his lost identity, embraced by the tribe he never knew. Like Luke Skywalker, Konop thought he was just fighting the Evil Empire, in this case the Nazis. But unlike Skywalker, this story is true. His was an epic homecoming. As he freed the Czechs, they liberated him.

Tickets available online at fergusarts.org

Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453