Woods, winds, and rain looked to be the order of the day for the annual “Woods, Winds, Strings, and a Little Jazz” concert on the Gunflint Trail, but while the woods and the wind remained, the rain stopped, and the concert began. This late-summer event continues to be a wonderful way to celebrate the great musical talent of local musicians,... READ MORE >
Bach, Irving Berlin, Poulenc, Gershwin, Elgar, Faure, Chick Corea, plus our own Fred Anderson, Eric Anderson, Mike DeBevec, and music of many other composers was celebrated in the resonant cold storage building of Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, Mid Trail station. The day was hot, but the big doors were open for a gentle breeze, and people could sip ice... READ MORE >
Now an annual event, the “Woods, Winds, Strings and a Little Jazz” concert is set to be held Sunday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Gunflint Trail Fire Hall 1 mid-Trail. This informal event promises to be a wonderful experience for the audience, as the musicians are outstanding, and they enjoy performing. Among the performers are Phylis Anderson (oboe),... READ MORE >
Local classical and jazz musicians will once again perform in concert at the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, Hall 1 at Mid-Trail. The concert begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13 and will be followed by a reception at the adjacent Schaap Community Center. Musicians performing this year include Philis Anderson, oboe; Kathy Bolstad, clarinet; Karina Roth, vocal and piano;... READ MORE >
Sunday afternoon, August 9, the big metal shell of the cold storage building at the Poplar Lake Fire Station No. 1 became a concert hall for the musicians who performed at the third annual Woods, Winds, and Strings Chamber Music Benefit Concert. Highlighting this year’s concert was Bill Beckstrand’s piece, Imagined Corners commissioned by flutist Judy Ranheim for her husband... READ MORE >
Plan a drive up the Gunflint Trail on Sunday afternoon, August 9, to enjoy music performed by local and guest musicians. The concert, a blend of contemporary and early music, will be held at the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Station on Poplar Lake (Station 1) with a reception following, in the adjacent Schaap Community Center. The concert starts at... READ MORE >
