Events > Legacy Fund Events
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Kitchigami Regional Library's Legacy Fund Events are funded by the Legacy Amendment which dedicates monies to preserve Minnesota arts and cultural heritage. During 2009-2010 a variety of programs will feature history, music, literature and much more. If you wish to contact our state representative, Mary Murphy, who was the author of the legislation which enacted the Legacy Amendment, please do so by email: rep.mary.murphy@house.mn , phone: 800-890-5428 or U.S. Mail: Mary Murphy, 343 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155.
Kent Nerburn's The Wolf at Twilight:
An Indian Elder's Journey Through a Land of Ghosts and Shadows
Bemidji author Kent Nerburn's new book is a sequel to his book Neither Wolf Nor Dog. At once a mystery, a glimpse into history, and a spiritual journey, The Wolf at Twilight brings the land of the northern high plains alive and reveals the Native American way of teaching and learning that few outsiders ever experience. This event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.
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Candace Simar's Abercrombie Trail
Local first-time novelist Candace Simar reads and discusses Abercrombie Trail, her fictionalized account of the Sioux uprising of 1862 as seen through the eyes of a Norwegian immigrant. Simar, of Pequot Lakes, drew on her own family history to flesh out the characters. This event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.
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Memoir Writing Workshop
Memoirist and poet, Angela Foster, will present Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story. Bring your paper and pen to this fun and inspiring workshop which features guided writing exercises and practical writing advice. Angela teaches creative writing at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota's Ordinarily Unsung - a concert by Elisa Korenne
Singer/songwriter Elisa Korenne performs original work about extraordinary, but generally unknown, figures from Minnesota's history and covering the state from Ely to Austin. Korenne's distinctive acoustic rock style has been described as "combining the soulfulness of Tori Amos, the gritty pop sensibility of Sheryl Crow and her own distinct personality." As a performer, Korenne has been a headliner at regional, national and international festivals. As a songwriter she has received numerous awards including the Great American Song Contest. Appropriate for the whole family. This event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.
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A Writer's Path: Motivation, Perspiration, Inspiration
Douglas Wood has been called Minnesota's "renaissance man" - author, artist, musician, naturalist, wilderness guide. His books, for children and adults, include the classics Old Turtle and Grandad's Prayers of the Earth. His many honors and awards include the Christopher Medal, ABBY Award, Minnesota Book Award and Parent's Choice Award. Doug reaches audiences of all ages through storytelling and musicianship, personal warmth and light-hearted humor. The program, outlining Doug's journey from reluctant reader to writer, is designed to empower people to pursue their own dreams and goals, including writing, and to emphasize the power and importance of reading.
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Neal Hagberg
Singer/songwriter Neal Hagberg will present a workshop/concert on using music to talk about important feelings and ideas. This event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.
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Minnesota Crime Wave
Join a "dangerous" trio of mystery writers-William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart and Carl Brookins-who among them have published more than thirty novels and have received nearly two dozen local, regional and national awards for their writing. This event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.
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Legacy Events at Park Rapids Area Library
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Watch for more events coming soon!
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