EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/sit-n-stitch-2025/

FEE: Free

Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2025

Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering
Every Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Free & Open to All!

All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! 

Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.  Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them!  Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

As always, attendees to Sit ‘n’ Stitch can spend their time however they wish: work only on their own projects or together choose another project to support!  The main idea of the group is to gather and connect in an inclusive and welcoming way, embracing the Cultural Center’s mission to be a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. ALL are welcome!

Contact us at info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339 with any questions.

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/clay-studio.html

FEE: 4-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $36.00 / $28.00 - Member price
12-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $84.00 / $60.00 - Member price

Open Ceramic Studio*

Every Wednesday, 5-8 pm

*PENDING NEW LOCATION

Open Ceramic Studio is a series of dedicated sessions for the community and AOTL Members to use the ceramic studio in the Creative Arts Center. Open Ceramic Studio is for artists to work individually on personal ceramic projects. Participants will need prior ceramics background, as no formal instruction will be given. Kristi Everts and other ceramic artists will be available during the Open Ceramic Studio hours, for questions and assistance if needed.​

Equipment: Pottery wheels, bats, project boards are available. Tools are available for purchase or artists may bring their own tools. Limited tools are also available for use.
  
Supplies: 25# of clay are available for purchase for $35 which includes the cost of clay, firing and glaze.  No outside clay can be used unless approved prior to use with documentation of type and cone. We bisque at cone 06 and glaze at cone 6.  

• Commercial glazes are available for use. No outside glazes can be used without approval prior to use with documentation of cone from original container.

Purchase a Punch Card for studio access
Choose the CAC Maker Studio Punch Card that best fits your needs and your schedule. 

• Only in the area for a short while? Just need a few days of work to finish a project? Choose the 4-Use option.

• Here for the season or year-round? Have a bigger project in mind? Choose the 12-Use option.

Each Punch Card gives you access to any of the Maker Studios at the CAC during hours of operation, subject to availability.

EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/exhibit-schedule

FEE: Free & open to the public

Lake Region Arts Council presents:

ART of Toys in the Main Gallery
& Solo Exhibition by John Shaw in the Office Gallery

Exhibition Dates: Monday, September 22 – Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Artist Reception: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 pm | Artist Talks at 5:30 pm
Location: LRAC Main Gallery, 133 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN

Fergus Falls, MN – The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is thrilled to announce two exciting new exhibitions opening this fall! Starting Monday, September 22, visitors can explore ART of Toys in the Main Gallery and a Solo Exhibition by John Shaw in the Office Gallery. Both exhibitions will be celebrated at a joint Artist Reception on Tuesday, October 7 from 5:00–6:30 pm, with artist talks beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is FREE and open to the public, with refreshments and light food provided.

ART of Toys brings together the playful, imaginative, and nostalgic power of toys through the eyes of regional artists. From building blocks to storytelling figures, toys have shaped our creativity since childhood. This exhibition invites audiences to rediscover the joy, inspiration, and wonder that toys bring into our lives.

Exhibiting artists include:
Rhea Northington, Sharon Fleischauer, Diane Ayers, Phena Keil, TJ Pendegast, Desiree Sky Logan, Christine Becker, Maren Kostrzewski, John Magnuson, Erinn Webb, Weyburn Wasson, Miranda Lape, and Carl Zachmann.

Alongside this exhibition, LRAC is proud to present a Solo Exhibition by John Shaw in the Office Gallery. After 35 years of practicing architecture, Shaw turned his creative energy to clay, drawing inspiration from the lakes, land, and creatures surrounding his home in North Central Minnesota. His work reflects a deep connection to place and the rhythms of nature.

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Friday – Sunday
(Please call or email in advance to ensure the gallery is open on the day of your visit.)

These exhibitions are free to attend and open to all. Don’t miss this chance to experience art that sparks imagination and celebrates the creative spirit!

For more information, visit lrac4.org.

About the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC):
The Lake Region Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging the vitality of the arts in west central Minnesota. LRAC provides grant opportunities, workshops, technical assistance, and publishes a monthly ArtsNews newsletter for artists and arts organizations in the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional support from the McKnight Foundation.”

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Free Movie Nights @ Fergus Falls Public Library

Movie: Fly Me to the Moon

September 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Watch the recently released film “Fly Me to the Moon,” rated PG-13. Staring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, this is comedy-drama is set against the backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.

Movie: My Octopus Teacher

October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Watch the documentary “My Octopus Teacher” rated TV-PG. A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Movie: Small Things Like These

November 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:40 pm

Watch the recently released film “Small Things Like These,” rated PG-13. In 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong (played by Cillian Murphy) discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.

Movie: Knives Out

December 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:10 pm

Watch the recently released film “Knives Out,” rated PG-13. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.

These programs are sponsored by Fergus Falls Public Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Book Club @ Fergus Falls Public Library

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

October 13 & 14

We will discuss “The Cartographers” by Peng Shepherd. A highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers a strange map in her deceased father’s belongings.

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

November 17 & 18

We will discuss “The Demon of Unrest.” Erik Larson brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times).

Note that November’s meeting dates are one week later than usual due to Veterans’ Day.

The Women by Kristin Hannah

December 8 & 9

We will discuss “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided set during the Vietnam War.

True Biz by Sara Nović

January 12 & 13, 2026

We will discuss “True Biz” by Sara Nović. This novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both at the same time.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/youth-ballet-2025-2026/

FEE: PreK-Kdg: $80 per session, 1st-3rd Grades: $100 per session (2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots)

Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
8-Week Sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays

We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for youth starting in Pre-K (age 4) through 3rd Grade.

Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays in the upstairs dance studio at the Cultural Center (accessible only by stairs).

Times / Age Groups / Fees:

• 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – PreK-Kdg, $80 per session

• 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. – 1st-3rd Grades, $100 per session

Dates – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Sessions:

Both a Fall Session and Spring Session will be held; each is 8 weeks and will culminate in a short recital (details TBD). Classes held on Wednesday afternoons, on the following dates:

• Fall 2025 Session: Wednesdays, October 15 – December 3, 2025

• Spring 2026 Session: Wednesdays, February 4 – April 1, 2026 (NO CLASS 3/18/26)

Registration & Payment:

Limited spots to ensure small class sizes; 12 students per class/age group. Full session payment is required to guarantee your spot.

NEW THIS YEAR: 2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots. Please contact leona@rwfsmn.org if interested.

EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5

Cinema Sundays—A Center for the Arts

$5 tickets @ 2pm on select Sundays each month

CLICK ON MOVIE TITLE BELOW FOR ADVANCED TICKETS

Nightmare Before Christmas:  Oct 19

Paddington in Peru: Nov. 9

Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

Soul: Feb 8

How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

Encanto: Apr 19

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Social Justice Book Club

About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.” This landmark collection gathers the most powerful essays from The New York Times Disability Series.

Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance by Victoria Blanco

December 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance” by Victoria Blanco. The Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, make up one of the largest Indigenous tribes of North America. Renowned for maintaining their language and cultural traditions in the face of colonization, they have weathered numerous hardships—climate disaster, poverty, cultural erasure—that have only worsened during the twenty-first century.

Based on more than a decade of oral history and participatory field work, Out of the Sierra paints a vivid and vital portrait of Rarámuri displacement. When drought leaves the Gutiérrez family with nothing to eat, they are faced with the choice many Rarámuris must make: remain and hope for rain and aid, or leave their sacred homeland behind. Luis, Martina, and their children choose to journey from their home in the Sierra Madre mountains toward a new and uncertain future in a government-funded Indigenous settlement.

To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker.

February 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back” by Alden Wicker.

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Fergus Falls Writers Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/yoga-nymrcc-fall-2025/

FEE: BUY YOGA PASSES HERE

Yoga @ NYMRCC Fall 2025

8-week Yoga Series
Wednesdays & Fridays
Gentle Flow & Slow Flow
Open to All Levels

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to bring yoga classes back to our community, and welcome Bobbi Jo Hamilton as a new yoga instructor.

Bobbi Jo brings a somatic, body-centered approach to yoga, combining gentle movement with mindfulness, breathwork, and self-compassion practices. Bobbi Jo is a LICSW and owner of Northwoods Velvære Studio. With her background in mental health therapy and several years of yoga teaching experience, Bobbi Jo creates a safe, supportive space for students of all levels.

During this 8-week Yoga Series, classes will be held on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., starting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and continuing through Friday, December 19, 2025, in the upstairs studio at the Cultural Center (24 N Main Ave, NYM). Additional details below.

2 Class Options This Fall 2025

Gentle Flow – Wednesdays
A soft, nurturing class designed to slow down, stretch, and move with ease. Gentle Flow emphasizes relaxation, breathwork, and mindful movement. Perfect for beginners, seniors, or anyone seeking a restorative experience that supports flexibility, balance, and self-compassion.

Slow Flow – Fridays
A steady, mindful practice that links breath with movement. Postures are held slightly longer than in Gentle Flow, helping build strength, awareness, and stability. Slow Flow is ideal for those seeking a grounding, supportive practice that builds resilience and confidence.

Students can attend either class or both — passes are flexible to accommodate your schedule.

Pricing & Fall Pass Options

All passes must be used within the Fall session (Oct. 29–Dec. 19, 2025). Please note Senior Discounts are for those ages 60+.

Standard Rates

• Drop-in: $18

• 5-Class Pass: $80

• 8-Class Pass: $120

• 10-Class Pass: $140

• 16-Class Pass: $224

Senior Community Rates (Ages 60+)

• Drop-in: $15

• 5-Class Pass: $65

• 8-Class Pass: $96

• 10-Class Pass: $110

• 16-Class Pass: $176

Passes can be used on Wednesdays, Fridays, or both.

About the Instructor

Bobbi Jo Hamilton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), yoga teacher, and owner of Northwoods Velvære Studio. She brings a body-centered, somatic approach to yoga, emphasizing mind-body connection, stress relief, and self-compassion. Bobbi Jo’s classes provide a safe and welcoming environment for beginners and experienced students alike.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Kim Embretson: Holy Ground

On view in the StudioK Gallery
November 4 - December 30, 2025
Opening Reception
5-7PM Thursday, November 6, 2025

An excerpt from the Artists Statement in his own words:

Holy Ground

   “This rock and tree filled space
   was holy a million days before we came.”

This line from my father-in-law’s poem ”Holy Ground” about a family island on Rainy Lake, is the inspiration for my series of paintings. I have tried to answer the question:  How does land become holy? 

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Material Mythos: A Duo Exhibition by Kandace Creel Falcón and Ilaamen Pelshaw

On View In Our Charles Beck Gallery
November 4 - December 30, 2025
Opening Reception
5-7PM Thursday, November 6, 2025

​Driven by color, shape, and memory, Kandace Creel Falcón and Ilaamen Pelshaw explore dreams, folktales, and the cultural realities that emerge from their childhoods in a Duo Show bringing paintings, quilts, and sculptures into conversation.

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/made-here-showcasing-regional-makers-and-their-stories-in-fergus-falls/

FEE: Free & open to the public

Made Here: Showcasing Regional Makers and their Stories in Fergus Falls

Come connect with the makers shaping our creative region. Each quarter, Springboard for the Arts spotlights a local creative business in downtown Fergus Falls. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of their work, hear their stories, and learn about your creative neighbors! November’s gathering will showcase local artist Sam Oberto, maker of Free Soul Candle Co.!

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Sew Unique

3rd Thursdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

All types of sewing projects are welcome. Bring your projects, cutting tools and sewing machine. Several irons and boards will be provided. Meets the third Thursday of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/

FEE: Free

Creative Community Coffee Club

Every 3rd Friday of the month, 11/21, 12/19, and 1/16

10:00am-12:00pm Central Time

In-person, 201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday for casual

coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft

project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org

FEE: Free

A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: A Tribute to Cheryl Bannes & Her Creative Community

DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 31
Artist Reception: Sat, Dec 13 @ 1-3pm.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center proudly announces Circle of Friends, a special gallery exhibition honoring the work of former Artistic Director Cheryl Bannes and some of the vibrant community of artists who have shared in and shaped her creative journey. The exhibition will be on display from December 2-31, 2025.

Featuring artwork by Kent Scheer, Sandra Daulton Shaughnessy, Dawn Rossbach, Laura Grisamore, Brad Wegscheid, and Cheryl Bannes, Circle of Friends presents a rich and varied collection of painting, mixed media, collage, metal work, and assemblage. Together, these works form an expressive visual conversation about collaboration, influence, and the deep connections that sustain artistic practice.

A public celebration honoring Bannes and her personal creative community will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1–3 PM. Guests are invited to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming and festive atmosphere. 

The Cultural Center Gallery and Gallery Receptions are always FREE to see and open to ALL, thanks to the generous support of members, sponsors, and donors.

EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5 tickets

CINEMA SUNDAYS @ A Center for the Arts

Select Sundays— all seats $5

• Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

• Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

• Soul: Feb 8

• How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

• Encanto: Apr 19

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org

FEE: Free

Sunday Socials @ AOTL Gallery

Starting January 4 — Sundays — 2-4pm

Sunday Socials are your chance to get out of the house, beat the winter blahs, and connect with others who love the arts. They're a casual drop-in time for anyone and everyone - members and non-members alike. Bring a project, or just join in the conversation. Sundays, 2-4pm in the Gallery.

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/classes.html

FEE: $55/$60 Member/Non-Member
$50/$55 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (By January 1)
​Plus $15 materials payable to instructor at class.

Intro to Snow Dyeing with Itajime Shibori

with Kristi Kuder

January 15 and 16, 1-3 pm
First Lutheran Church, Battle Lake

Put that snow to good use by snow dyeing a beautiful scarf for yourself and bandana for the family pet using Itajime Shibori techniques. Itajime Shibori is a Japanese resist-dyeing process that uses wooden blocks to clamp folded fabric. The blocks act as a physical barrier, preventing the dye from penetrating the areas they cover, resulting in a pattern formed by the dyed areas around the resists. Each student will leave with a beautifully dyed rayon scarf and cotton bandana. 

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/classes.html

FEE: $35/$40 Member/Non-Member
$30/$35 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (By April 27)
Plus $30 materials fee payable to the instructor during class

Hardanger for Beginners and Refreshers

with Mary Williams
May 11, 9-noon / May 12, 9-noon
Art of the Lakes Gallery, Battle Lake

Hardanger is a Norwegian embroidery cutwork and is a form of counted thread embroidery

It's done on an even weave fabric, usually in white. The thread used is DMC pearl cotton, using 2 to 3 thread sizes. Participants will finish a project over the course of 1-2 classes. The first being Monday morning, May 11, 9 AM - noon. The 2nd session is on Tuesday morning, May 12, 9 AM - noon.

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/classes.html

FEE: $150/$160 Member/Non-Member
$140/$150 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (By June 1)

Beginning and Intermediate Ceramics: Working with clay wheel throwing and hand building

with John and Terry Shaw
June 15, 17 & 19 either 10-noon or 1-3
Round Lake Studio (near Beach Bum's)

Students will be offered the opportunity to learn through doing: students will be introduced to basic hand building techniques and allowed to discover that throwing clay on a potter's wheel is an acquired skill. These classes are appropriate for all skill levels, those who have never touched clay, those with a modicum of experience with this material, and those with a skill set. There will be two instructors: John & Terry Shaw

Materials, tools and firing of any finished work will be provided.

This is a 3-session class on June 15, 17, and 19 (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) for two hours each day. (Choose MORNING: 10 am - noon or AFTERNOON: 1-3pm)

Classes will be held at the home and studio of Terry and John Shaw under open air canopies looking out on pretty little Round Lake: 35646 Graystone Road. That's pretty much behind Beach Bums and very near the Corner Store, just off the southwest end of Otter Tail Lake.

Additional materials available for purchase from the instructors.

EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/classes.html

FEE: $135/$145 Member/Non-Member
$125/$135 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (By June 12)
Clay and model costs are included in the class registration fee

Figure Clay Class

with Mary Williams

June 26, 9-4 and July 31, 9-4 (two sessions)
​Mary Williams' Studio, Clitherall

In this two-part class, we will first make a clay figure from a model on Friday, June 26, 2026. Mary will then fire your figure and on Friday, July 31, we will paint & finish it. Both parts of this class will meet at Mary's studio on Stewart Lake near Clitherall. Ages 16+