Embark on a journey where the soothing tones of live music meet the peaceful beauty of nature, creating a symphony of waves that gently awaken your senses. This Art A Whirl weekend, join us for a virtual concert along the serene St. Croix River, where melodies flow as smoothly as water and the landscape dances with sound.

On Sunday, May 19 at 11 am, immerse yourself in the harmony of music and nature. As the concert unfolds, each note becomes a brushstroke, painting a sonic tapestry that connects you to the vibrant beauty of the outdoors. Whether you watch from home or on the go, this virtual event offers a unique opportunity to explore the unity between art and nature through music. Prepare your drawing pad or paints if you want to create while listening, tapping into the theta waves that activate your creative potential.

Celebrate the timeless connection between humanity, music, and the natural world. Be part of an unforgettable exploration of sound, sight, and serenity at Art A Whirl.

For the best experience, we recommend enjoying the concert in a quiet setting or with headphones. Don't forget your drawing pad and paints if you're ready to unleash your inner artist.

We look forward to sharing this extraordinary experience with you!

In partnership with The White House Art and Josh Misner.

Join us after the recital to celebrate and enjoy treats!

The White House is excited to announce that Milinda Nitti, a talented member of our artist collective, will lead a captivating Art-A-Whirl performance on Sunday.

“The joy we feel from hearing sounds is closely related to the joy felt when making sounds themselves. When performing and listening to music, we are renewing, transforming, and creating together – performer and audience. We all have internal subconscious rhythms – our heartbeat and our breath. Experience a temporary shift in perspective as we embrace the bond between painting and music, and honor the subtle calmness and depth that can be found in this space.” ~ Milinda

This unique event will feature a musical performance by Milinda while a painting demo by Alyse Emanuel takes place.

Join us on Sunday, May 21 at 2:00pm at the Thorp Building, Studio #175.

North Branch Summer Music Series

6pm: food - bounce house - yard games - water features

6:45pm: Storytime (book - “How do Dinosaurs go to School”)

7:00pm: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra with local guest performers Jenni Thyng (vocal), Blair Bartels Sperry (violin) and NBHS School Band Members.

Event may be relocated to North Branch High School Auditorium due to weather.

Flute Fest is an annual Upper Midwest Flute Association (UMFA) event dedicated to our love of the flute. Each year we feature an inspiring guest artist, and host the final rounds of the Young Artist Competition and Laudie Porter Memorial Scholarship Competition for junior high and high school students. There are also masterclasses, discussions and workshops, as well as opportunities for participation, so bring your flute! It is a fabulous day to shop for flutes and flute music from our many knowledgeable exhibitors. Those who prefer to spend the day listening, will delight in the concerts and recitals, including our Rising Stars Recitals, dedicated to our youngest students. Join our flute community! We welcome all ages and ability levels to join us!

UMFA is pleased to announce that The Fourth Wall Ensemble will be the featured guest artist for Flute Fest 2022. The Fourth Wall is a hybrid performing arts ensemble in which the musicians are also dancers. The ensemble is comprised of flutist Hilary Abigana, bass trombonist C. Neil Parsons, and percussionist Greg Jukes.

Tentative Schedule:

8:00 AM | Registration Opens

9:00 AM–4:30 PM | Exhibits by Burkart, Flute Specialists, The Flute Gallery, Flute World, Groth Music, Levit Flute Co., and Flute Garage Sale

9:00–9:50 AM | Flute Choir Reading Session with Donna Hryniewicki

9:00–9:50 AM | The flute and guitar music of Dr. José Manuel Lezcano with Ming-Hui Lin

10:00–10:50 AM | Songs from the land of Fire, Azerbaijani Flute Music with Jeiran Hasan and Ivan Konev

10:00–10:50 AM | Introduction to the Rudall Carte 1867 System with Tim Lane

10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Rising Stars Masterclass with Roma Duncan

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Lunch (order boxed lunch by March 20th)

11:00–11:50 AM | Midwest Flutists Recital,“Music for Healing” with Greg Milliren, James Devoll, Catherine Ramirez, and Sarah Weisbrod

12:00–12:20 PM | Flute Choir Showcase Recital featuring Hopewell Flute Choir

12:30–1:30 PM | Fruit Flies Like a Banana! Variety Show

1:35–1:50 PM | Laudie Porter Memorial Competition Finals

2:00–3:00 PM | The Games: Interdisciplinary Activities for Inspired Performance with Hilary Abigana

2:00–3:00 PM | Tales of Laughing Fox with Michael Charette

3:10–4:40 PM | Masterclass with The Fourth Wall flutist Hilary Abigana

4:45–5:45 PM | Young Artist Winners Recital & Closing Ceremony

Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra: Fall Concert

Program:

Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” in b minor - Schubert

Violin Concerto No. 1 - Bruch

Program:

Hong: Reminiscences From My Hometown, world premiere

Hong: Celebration, second-ever performance

– Gao Hong, pipa and Ye Yu, bassoon

Wagner: “Dich Teure Halle” from Tannhauser 
– Heather Hjelle, soprano

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, mvmt 1
– Adrienne Johnson, piano

Lalo: Cello Concerto in D minor, mvmt 1
– Daniel Keeler, cello

Gounod: “Jewel Song” from Faust
– Jimin Lee, soprano

Ravel: Concerto for the Left Hand
– Amos Lucidi, piano

Puccini: “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca
– Michael Min, tenor

Debussy: Première rhapsodie
– Christopher Raddatz, clarinet

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, mvmt 1
– Danica Scofield, piano

Concert Host
– Mindy Ratner, Minnesota Public Radio

Milinda Nitti and Linda Wadsworth (and special guests!) will play a short community concert at Burris Park by the Mill Pond in Marine on St. Croix, MN.

Bring a chair or a blanket and be ready for a few sing-alongs!

Milinda Nitti and Linda Wadsworth will play a short community concert at Burris Park by the Mill Pond in Marine on St. Croix, MN.

Bring a chair or a blanket and be ready for a few sing-alongs!

Milinda Nitti and Linda Wadsworth will play a short community concert at the gazebo in Marine on St. Croix, MN.

To help keep everyone safe, please bring a chair or blanket and sit three flutes apart (roughly 6 feet).

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