Do you have a used band instrument that needs a home? Would you like to make a donation to help repair or buy used instruments for students in need? The North Shore Music Association (NSMA) is sponsoring a donation drive to get instruments into the hands of ISD 166 band students. To strengthen music education and learning opportunities in our... READ MORE >
On February 22, at 7 p.m., the North Shore Music Association (NSMA) presents Dylan Fresco’s The Holocaust and Me at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Relating through music and stories how Fresco came to realize the impact of the Holocaust on his family and his own life, the performance includes songs on guitar, sung in Ladino, the language based... READ MORE >
Sky Blue Jazz Ensemble, a group of musicians who serve as ambassadors of jazz music and history in rural Minnesota communities, kicked off their new “First Saturday Jazz” series at Cascade Restaurant and Pub last weekend. Appearing as the Sky Blue Trio every first Saturday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m., the group will perform an array of... READ MORE >
This year’s concert, offered on two nights, features not only seasonal favorites, but also the exciting world premiere of “The Lingering Light of Day,” by composer Craig Carnahan and poet Julia Klatt Singer. The creation of this new choral and orchestral work, written by Carnahan and Singer for the BCO, was funded in part by a grant from the MN... READ MORE >
The North Shore Music Association is thrilled to kick off its 2020 season with a concert by Minnesota’s acclaimed choral group Cantus. Hailed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus is known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington... READ MORE >
Featuring the talent of more than 100 Cook County residents, the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra Christmas Concert is an annual North Shore tradition nearly 70 years old. This year’s concert, offered on two nights, features seasonal favorites along with the exciting world premiere of “The Lingering Light of Day,” by composer Craig Carnahan and poet Julia Klatt Singer. The commission... READ MORE >
On October 11, the North Shore Music Association welcomes renowned musician and humanitarian Samite, whose solo performance Lessons of Humanity: What My Grandfather Taught Me illustrates through stories and music the resilience of the human spirit and the fundamental truth that “we are all the same.” Taught traditional flute as a child by his grandfather in Uganda, Samite Mulondo went... READ MORE >
Mark your calendar for August 23 and get your ticket to see singer/songwriter Ray Bonneville perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) at 7:30 p.m. Ray Bonneville’s music is an exquisite gumbo for the soul. A rich stew of Americana, blues, and southern groove cooked up on guitar, harmonica, and vocals that speak the poetry of hard living... READ MORE >
The Cook County DFL party will host a Town Hall meeting featuring MN State Representative Rob Ecklund (DFL District 3A) on Tuesday, July 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. Ecklund will take audience questions, listen to concerns, and discuss what happened during last state legislative session, including the state budget agreement.... READ MORE >
The North Shore Music Association heads down the shore a skip and a jump in June to present Twin Cities-based acoustic band the Barley Jacks. Performing original vocals and jaw-dropping instrumentals, the Barley Jacks are bound to whip up plenty of excitement and fun at the Schroeder Town Hall on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. There will be ample seating... READ MORE >
