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Aug
8
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Weary Ramblers—Award-Winning Americana Duo" @ Central Square, Glenwood

FEE: Adult —$30.00 | Child (Ages 12 & Under)—Free | Student—$10.00 | Educator—$15.00

Weary Ramblers

Award-Winning Americana Duo

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7 PM

Weary Ramblers is an Iowa-based Americana duo featuring Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox. Drawing on folk, roots, and acoustic traditions, their music centers on songwriting, harmony, and story. Both artists bring years of touring and recording experience, performing as multi-instrumentalists with a shared focus on craft and connection. 

The duo has received national and international recognition, including wins at the 2025 Josie Music Awards (Americana Song of the Year), the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge (Solo/Duo), and the International Acoustic Music Awards (Best Group/Duo). Their work has also earned semi-finalist placements in the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only Music Awards. 

Weary Ramblers’ recordings have charted prominently on the Roots Music Report, including multiple #1 positions on the Contemporary Folk charts and extended runs among the top folk albums nationally. Their performances offer a focused, listening-room experience shaped by strong songwriting, close harmonies, and seasoned musicianship. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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Aug
10
to Aug 20

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SERIES: "2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Community Workshops" @ New York Mills Sculpture Park

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FEE: $50 per child | $100 family maximum | Teens and adults participate free

Scholarships available

2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Community Workshops

Dates: August 10–20, 2026
Location: The Barn, New York Mills Sculpture Park (with select rehearsals and performances at other locations)

Youth, teens, adults, and families are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant, an annual community theater experience based on stories from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.

Led by Creative Director Anne Sawyer, this immersive program gives participants the opportunity to explore acting, puppet and prop building, costume design, storytelling, and optional stilt walking while preparing for two public performances later in August.

Participants will take part in a series of workshops beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, with daily sessions, optional evening workshops, rehearsals, and performance preparation.

Who Can Participate

  • Ages 5 and up

  • Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling

  • Teens and adults are welcome

Cost

  • $50 per child

  • $100 family maximum

  • Teens and adults participate free

  • Scholarships available

Volunteers and community helpers are also welcome.

To register or learn more, contact info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.

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Aug
16
6:00 PM18:00

CONCERT SERIES: "I Am, He Said | The Music of Neil Diamond" @ Kirkbride Park, Fergus Falls

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

I Am, He Said | The Music of Neil Diamond

Sunday, August 16, 6pm

Back by popular demand, Matt Vee & the Killer Vees celebrate the music of Neil Diamond. With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," and "Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley songwriter in the mid-60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”

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Aug
21
to Aug 22

COMMUNITY THEATRE EVENT: "2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Performances" @ New York Mills VFW Post 3289 & Finn Creek Open Air Museum

FEE: Friday- Free will donation | Saturday- $5 adult gate donation; children under 16 free

2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Performances

Dates: Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: New York Mills VFW / Finn Creek Open Air Museum

The 17th Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant returns this August with two public performances celebrating community theater, Finnish heritage, and large-scale puppet performance.

Created and narrated by Anne Sawyer and performed by youth and community members from the New York Mills region, this original street theater production is inspired by stories from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.

Performance Schedule

  • Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
    New York Mills VFW Post 3289
    Presented during the NYM Corn Feed
    Free to attend

  • Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
    Finn Creek Open Air Museum
    Presented during Finn Creek Festival
    $5 adult gate donation; children under 16 free

Free will donations will be accepted at both performances to help support this community arts experience.

For more information, contact info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.

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Aug
23
6:00 PM18:00

CONCERT SERIES: "Forever Simon and Garfunkel - a tribute" @ Kirkbride Park, Fergus Falls

FEE: Advance Tickets— Adults $26 | Students (age 5-18) $12 | under 5 free
Day of/ Gate — Adults $30 | Students $15

Forever Simon and Garfunkel - a tribute

Sunday, August 23, 6pm

FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL celebrates the bestselling duo in rock’n’roll history, featuring the epic hits “The Sound Of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Mrs. Robinson”, “I Am A Rock”, “The Boxer”, “Homeward Bound”, “Cecilia”, “Hazy Shade Of Winter”, “Feeling Groovy”, “Me & Julio”, “Kodachrome”, and many more! With humor, soaring energy, storytelling, and laser precise harmonies, award-winning entertainers Sean Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandiego theme songwriter) & Jack Skuller (Songwriters Hall Of Fame’s Buddy Holly Prize) lead the audience on a concert journey from the group’s early success as a folk act to their global dominance as hit-makers.

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Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Mitchell Hall & The Tennessee Trio—Honoring Johnny Cash" @ Central Square, Glenwood

FEE: Adult —$30.00 | Child (Ages 12 & Under)—Free | Student—$10.00 | Educator—$15.00

Mitchell Hall & The Tennessee Trio

Honoring Johnny Cash

September 12, 2026, 7–9:00 PM

Back by popular demand! This concert focuses on the early years of Johnny Cash, capturing the sound and spirit that defined his rise. Mitchell Hall portrays a young Johnny Cash through voice, presence, and song, drawing from the period when Cash’s style and storytelling first took shape. 

Backed by The Tennessee Trio, the performance recreates the signature “boom-chick-a-boom” sound that became inseparable from Cash’s music. With careful attention to tone, rhythm, and arrangement, the band presents a focused tribute that reflects the roots of Johnny Cash’s enduring legacy. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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Oct
10
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Amy Daves — Only Yesterday! Tribute To Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, And Ronstadt" @ Central Square, Glenwood

FEE: Adult —$30.00 | Child (Ages 12 & Under)—Free | Student—$10.00 | Educator—$15.00

Amy Daves — Only Yesterday!

Tribute To Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, And Ronstadt

October 10, 2026, 7–9:00 PM

Only Yesterday features vocalist and musician Amy Daves of Olympia, Washington. Daves has toured nationally for more than a decade as a fiddle player and vocalist with Ted Vigil’s acclaimed Tribute to John Denver, bringing depth and musicianship shaped by years of performance. 

This concert traces a musical path through the 1970s, honoring the voices of Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, and Linda Ronstadt. The presentation pairs each song with period-inspired visual backgrounds, creating an immersive experience rooted in memory and era. Audience members are invited to dress in 1970s style for a themed photo opportunity. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE COMEDY PERFORMANCE: "Comedian—David Harris | Featuring— Linda Aarons" @ Central Square, Glenwood

FEE: Adult —$30.00 | Child (Ages 12 & Under)—Free | Student—$10.00 | Educator—$15.00

Comedian—David Harris

Featuring—Linda Aarons

November 7, 2026, 7–9:00 PM

Emmy Award–winning comedian David Harris brings more than 30 years of stand-up experience to the stage. His comedy draws from family life, relationships, and the shared anxieties of modern living, shaped by sharp observation and audience interaction. Harris has performed across the U.S. and Canada and is featured in a widely viewed Dry Bar Comedy special. 

The evening also features Linda Aarons, a former Minnesota’s Funniest Person winner known for her dry delivery, cultural insight, and precise punchlines. Together, they present a night of stand-up rooted in craft, timing, and connection. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Holiday Soul — The Joyann Parker Band" @ Central Square, Glenwood

FEE: Adult —$30.00 | Child (Ages 12 & Under)—Free | Student—$10.00 | Educator—$15.00

Holiday Soul — The Joyann Parker Band

December 5, 2026, 7–9:00 PM

Joyann Parker is a vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, and traditional blues. Critics have praised her voice as both powerful and emotionally resonant, calling it a defining force in her music. With roots in church music and a strong foundation in musical study, Parker developed a sound that reflects lived experience and deep musical lineage. 

Her latest album, Roots, debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and her work continues to reach audiences on national and international stages. Joined by her band, Parker brings a full-bodied performance shaped by strong songwriting, expressive vocals, and thoughtful musicianship. 

Holiday Soul offers a seasonal concert grounded in warmth, groove, and soul—an evening that reflects both tradition and Parker’s distinct artistic voice. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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