ARTS
The Green Island oasis in Wadena
Minneapolis has a sculpture garden, and Wadena has Green Island. Sculptor Kent Scheer has added a sculpture walk and nature sanctuary to the “city of parks.”
By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010
Legacy Fund impacts Wadena County nearly $40k for arts
Mark Turner, executive director of The Five Wings Arts Council, announced recently that the Legacy Amendment has been a vital source for funding which has generated income for local businesses and individuals in the area. Wadena County art projects have been awarded a total of $39,464 in the past year.August 27, 2010
Painting a paw 
Local artist Dee Skogen of Hewitt (above) puts the finishing touches on a Wolverine paw and lettering in the Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary gymnasium – a new addition to the floor.
August 13, 2010
Edin releases new book on watercolor art
Color and light.
A fascination with color has guided and challenged Rose Edin over the years of her career as a watercolor artist.
By BRENDA HALVERSON Staples World , August 13, 2010
Scrap piles provide gold mine for teacher training
What fires a teacher up to teach?
Scrap metal, of course.
By Brian Hansel , August 06, 2010
Madhatters show coming Aug. 6
Madhatters Community Theatre and Camp Madhatter 2010 will present a showcase performance of “Mad About Theatre: Into the Looking Glass” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 at Wadena Memorial Auditorium.
July 30, 2010
Bemidji Symphony coming to Wadena
The Wadena City Library is wrapping up its annual children’s summer reading program with a special performance by members of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Friday, Aug. 6.
July 30, 2010
History meets drama in storytelling event
Minnesota Historical Society to also capture tornado stories at event
By Rachelle Klemme , July 16, 2010
Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on stage this weekend
Hey Wadena: check your watch and don’t be late! You have a very important date this weekend with 39 local children and two professional actors as they take the stage in Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical version of “Alice in Wonderland.”
July 16, 2010
Madhatters annual meeting is July 13
Madhatters Community Theatre’s annual meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 in the Birch Shelter on the north side of Sunnybrook Park in Wadena. The agenda includes the election of officers/board members and upcoming productions.
July 02, 2010
Prairie Fire to present 'Alice in Wonderland'
Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Alice in Wonderland’ will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 12 at Memorial Auditorium in Wadena.
July 02, 2010
Train-themed art on display
Local artist Tim Cassidy of New York Mills has installed a very unique train-themed iron scupture exhibit on the west end of BN Park in Wadena.
June 25, 2010
First Annual Affaire des Artes event set
The Wadena City Library, along with the newly formed Greater Wadena Arts League, are preparing for the first annual arts festival called Affaire des Artes to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 in Burlington Northern Park.
June 11, 2010
Regional Art Show opens at NYMRCC
The 14th Annual Regional Art Show opened at New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday, May 5.
May 07, 2010
Five Wings grant deadline coming up
Individual artists, arts organizations and sponsors of arts activities in Cass, Crow Wing, Wadena, Morrison and Todd Counties can apply for grants from the Five Wings Arts Council.
May 07, 2010
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