The fourth annual Woods, Winds and Strings concert on the Gunflint Trail will be held August 14 at 4 p.m., with a reception following the concert. As in previous years, the concert will be held at Gunflint Trail Fire Hall No. 1 near MidTrail. The reception will be in the adjacent Schaap Community Center.
This year’s concert will include classical music and jazz, all performed by talented local musicians. A new piece, composed by Bill Beckstrand and commissioned by David Coleman for this concert, will be premiered during the concert, to honor Paul and Carol Schaap on their 40th wedding anniversary.
Performers include Philis Anderson, Barb Lavigne, Karina Roth, Erika Ternes, Kathy Bolstad, Mike DeBevec, Erik Hahn, Mike Roth, and Don Grant. This jazz group, Sky Blue Jazz Ensemble, led by Mike DeBevec will be a new addition to the concert this year.
Reservations for Wood, Winds and Strings can be made by calling Chik Wauk Museum at 218-388- 9915. Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for children ages 5 – 18 years; and children 5 and under are free. Seating is limited, due to the size of the building, so make your reservations soon.
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