Kitchigami Regional Library Announces May 2026 Tour Featuring International Folk Music Ensemble Caleigh

Kitchigami Regional Library is proud to present a special multi-day musical tour across the region this May, featuring the acclaimed folk ensemble Caleigh. Titled “They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota,” the tour celebrates the rich cultural heritage that has shaped Minnesota through music, storytelling, and shared traditions.

Join us as Caleigh brings history to life through song—connecting audiences to Minnesota’s past while celebrating the shared traditions that continue to shape its cultural landscape.
Audiences will experience a vibrant program of songs representing Scandinavian, German, Italian, Finnish, Native American, French-Canadian, Irish, and other cultural influences. This engaging performance highlights the diverse ethnic roots of Minnesota while offering a delightful and meaningful musical journey for all ages.

Tour Schedule:
Monday, May 11
• 11:30 AM — Crosslake Area Library
• 3:00 PM — Pequot Lakes Community Library
Tuesday, May 12
• 5:00 PM — Brainerd Public Library
Wednesday, May 13
• 1:30 PM — Margaret Welch Memorial Library
• 5:00 PM — Dale & Harriet Jones Walker Library
Thursday, May 14
• 4:00 PM — Cass Lake Community Library
Friday, May 15
• 2:00 PM — Bemidji Public Library
• 6:30 PM — Park Rapids Armory Arts & Events Center
Saturday, May 16
• 12:00 PM — Wadena City Library
• 3:30 PM — Menahga Senior Citizens Community Center
Tuesday, May 19
• 4:00 PM — Blackduck Senior Citizens Center

For more information, please contact your local Kitchigami Regional Library branch.

This Legacy program is funded in part or whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage. No registration is required and is free to the public.