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May 17
Arts Downtown PR (3rd Thursdays)
The Arts Downtown PR series continues from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 in downtown Park Rapids.
Brian Skinness will entertain from 5 to 5:30 and 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Bella Caffè. He plays and sings a wide range of music he describes as “improvisational psychedelic country in the tradition of jazz.” One could also say he puts a new twist on a lot of favorites. Skinness owns Terrapin Station, Music, Art and Wellness Centre in Nevis. He also coordinates live music events, including the Art Leap Music Festival, Legends & Logging in Park Rapids, Muskie Days in Nevis, Ethnic Fest in Walker, the 2nd Street Stage summer music series and Bite of Park Rapids.
Judy Merritt, who is also from Nevis, will be signing and reading from her new novel, Ghost Dancer, from 5 to 5:30 and 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Beagle Books. Three and a half years in the writing, the book chronicles the extraordinary dream journey of Spotted Weasel, the ghost of a Lakota Ghost Dancer, whose dreams include the present (1986) landscape of rural South Dakota and the people who lived there, the timeless and mysterious world of the Great Spirits, and the stone temples and people from an ancient past. Part of the research for this novel was made possible through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council which funded a trip to South Dakota, where Judy met with historian Chuck Rambow, author of the book, Bear Butte: Journeys to the Sacred Mountain.
Chasing Clarence, a friendly international folk jazz trio, will play from 5 to 5:30 and 6 to 6:30 p.m. at The Good Life Cafe. This group finds its soul deeply rooted in the forests of Minnesota and Malaysia. With musical influences as wide ranging as the Mississippi River, their tenacious blend of vocal harmony and acoustical wittiness provide a true feeling of fresh. Prone to wander into territories uncharted, they offer toe-tapping tunes with authentic backwoods lyrical depth. The participants are Eric Bervig, Ezra Overly, Phoebe Mathius. Joining the trio for 3rd Thursday will be professional violinist Jeff Menten.
From 5 to 5:30 and 6 to 6:30 p.m. Park Rapids students will share their speeches from this year’s round of contests at Blank Canvas Gallery & Education Center. Students participating are: Olivia Fischer - prose, Rachel Konshok - storytelling,Noah Schulz and Madi Griffith - duo interpretation (participated in state speech), Sarah Schultz - storytelling (participated in state speech), Myah Schultz - humor, Tori Campbell - poetry and Kalee Holland - extemporaneous reading.
The Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council’s 3rd Thursdays will suspended for the summer and resume Sept. 20. Until then, you’re invited to 2nd Street Stage events from 6-8 pm Thursdays, June 21-Aug. 16.
This activity is funded in whole or in part by a Region 2 Arts Council Grant through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Minnesota voters on Nov. 4, 2008.

Upcoming events
Check back for more details on these and other events
May 1 Hubbard County Historical Museum and Nemeth Art Center Open for the season
May 2 Blank Canvas Gallery & Education Center opens for the season
May 31, June 1-2 City to City Shop Hop at Monika's Quilt & Yarn Shop on Main Street, Park Rapids
June 14 Noon Hour Concert at Faith Baptist Church
June 21 Second Street Stage
June 22-23 Sidewalk Sales, at participating stores, Main Street, Park Rapids
June 25 Special night of music at the Hubbard County Historical Museum (on the lawn if weather permits)
June 28 Noon Hour Concert at Faith Baptist Church
June 28 Second Street Stage
June 30 Park Rapids Summer Splash at Park Rapids Century School
July 1-31 Find Waldo in Park Rapids
July 4th Parade, Pre-fireworks Concert, Fireworks over the Fish Hook River & more (Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=390703987641008)
July 5 Second Street Stage
July 12 Noon Hour Concert at St. Johns Lutheran Church
July 12 Second Street Stage
July 19 Noon Hour Concert at St. Johns Lutheran Church
July 19 Second Street Stage
July 24 MS Tram overnight in Park Rapids
July 26 Second Street Stage
July 26-27 Crazy Days Sale, at participating stores, Main Street, Park Rapids
July 27 Bite of Park Rapids, Downtown Park Rapids
July 27-29 Northern Light Opera Company presents "Sound of Music"
July 28 Ror Schach Music Fest at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds
August 2 Second Street Stage
August 2-4 Northern Light Opera Company presents "Sound of Music"
August 9 Noon Hour Concert at Calvary Lutheran Church
August 9 Second Street Stage
August 10-11 Legends & Logging Days
August 10-11 29th Annual Run to the Rapids, sponsored by the Northern Knights Car Club
August 16 Second Street Stage (Youth Arts & Music Showcase Concert)
August 17-18 Sidewalk Sales, at participating stores, Main Street, Park Rapids
August 23 Noon Hour Concert at Calvary Lutheran Church
October 31 Trick or Treat Park Rapids, at participating stores, Main Street, Park Rapids
November 23 Yuletide Sampler, 5-8pm at participating Main Street stores
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