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Brodini Comedy Magic Show coming to Cook
Brodini Comedy Magic Show coming to Cook
BOOK CLUB TO MEET
The Cook Area Book Club will meet next on June 10 at 1 p.m. at the Friends of the Arts Gallery. The book for discussion this month is “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. It is a story about a 20-year-old nursing student who is inspired by a friend who told her that “women can be heroes.” She joins the Army Nurse Corps to serve in the Vietnam War. The battle isn’t over when she returns home, as she is faced with a divided America and angry protesters.
NWFA Spring Art Expo Opening Reception is Friday, June 6
Northwoods Friends of the Arts (NWFA) is inviting the community to the opening reception of their 15th Annual Spring Art Expo on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The celebration kicks off at the NWFA gallery, 210 S. River St. where over 40 local artists will showcase their work, offering a chance to explore a diverse range of talent while enjoying light refreshments.
Arts in Action! – First Light by Ivy Vainio
Ivy Vainio (Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe direct descendant) was awarded an Artist Equity Grant in 2024 to produce a Native American Art/Artist-focused podcast. The podcast titled 'First Light: Carl Gawboy, Wendy Savage & the Ojibwe Art Expo' is a three-part series diving into the Anishinaabeg art scene past and present with two respected Ojibwe artists, Wendy Savage (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) and Carl Gawboy (Bois Forte Ojibwe). The series aired on The North 103.3 on Nov. 11, 18, and 25, 2024. The series is hosted by White Earth Nation direct descendant Dr. Jill Doerfler.
Celebrate local art at NWFA’s 15th Annual Spring Art Expo
Northwoods Friends of the Arts (NWFA) is inviting the community to come together this June for their 15th Annual Spring Art Expo, running from June 5 to 28. The event offers a great chance to enjoy local art, live music, kids' activities, and more throughout the month.
NWFA hosts Cook Student Art Show and Reception
NWFA hosts Cook Student Art Show and Reception
NWFA reception May 9 to honor three artists
A special threesome of artists will be honored from 5 to 7 p.m. at Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery in Cook, with a reception celebrating their exhibits during the month of May. “Beyond the Classroom, Color and Clay” is the May exhibit by retired teachers Lyn Reed, Mark Reed and Ron Maki. The exhibit features paintings, pottery and much more created by art teachers Lyn Reed and Ron Maki, and science teacher Mark Reed who served at Floodwood, Orr, Cook and North Woods schools.
CARD OF THANKS
It feels like words aren’t enough of a thank you. My family and I are in complete awe of the support, goodwill and kindness that has flooded our community. With the help and generosity of friends, neighbors, acquaintances and even strangers, we are able to divert the distress of financial and physical burden while we learn to know and love what our family looks like now, and what is on the horizon.