An Evening of Stories, Laughs, and Songs

The Oberholzter Foundation and the Backus Community Center are hosting an upcoming art show and evening performance that are free to the community and open to all! Come join the fun. After a summer of historic flooding, we all need to take a moment to come together and enjoy these respected and beloved Minnesota artists and performers.
What and When
  • A visual art show, entitled Natural Wonders II, in the Gallery at the Backus Community Center from August 8-12.
  • A reception with the artists and the performers from the evening show on August 12 from 5:30-6:30 in the Gallery at the Backus Community Center.
  • An Evening of Stories, Laughs, and Songs happens on August 12 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Backus Community Center. There will be a bar with alcohol and non alcoholic beverages available. The Center is handicap accessible.
Who
  • The visual art show, which will include paintings and photography, will feature works from Mark Granlund, Mary Ludington, and Karen McCall. Mary specializes in fine art animal photography. Mark is a painter working in oil and watercolors. Karen is an artist in photography based work.
  • The evening performance will feature storyteller Kevin Kling, songbird Prudence Johnson, pianist extraordinaire Dan Chouinard, violin virtuoso Randy Sabien, and special guest Native comedian Pebaamibines. Recordings and books by the artists will be available for purchase.
Where 
  • The Backus Community Center is located at 900 5th St International Falls, MN. Their phone number is 218-285-7225.
Many Thanks!
  • This free event was made possible by a generous grant from the Marshall N. Knudson Family Community Fund.