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west centrAL singers
(320) 235-1441 ext 17 / www.westcentralsingers.com WestCentralSingers@gmail.com
West Central Singers is an adult mixed chorus
with members from Willmar and the surrounding communities. The director is Mr. John D. Jahr, who is also the Minister of Worship and Music at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar. The group generally presents concerts in the fall and spring and sings for special events throughout the year.
The mission of the West Central Singers is to provide an opportunity to explore and experience the depth and power of choral music, both for those with a passion
to sing and for those who are enriched simply by listening. We are dedicated to performing a wide variety of music as a means of fostering a true appreciation for the long-standing tradition of choral music.
The Willmar Area Arts Council’s mission is to promote the arts in West Central Minnesota. They produce two big events each year, Studio Hop - a self-guided studio tour in June, and Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! a
fall fine arts festival. They host exhibits at WEAC June through December and themed, invitational exhibits that run in conjunction with the current play at the
Barn Theatre. They also offer classes for children and adults. For more information about the Council, please visit their website at www.WillmarAreaArtsCouncil.org or call them at 320 235-8560.
(320) 214-9433
bob@whitneymusic.com www.willmarorchestra.com
The orchestra is known for its excellence while providing enjoyable, challenging and fun concerts. Their concerts are held in the Willmar Education and Arts Center in Willmar.
611 Fifth St SW, Willmar, MN www.willmarareaartscouncil.org
The building houses an art exhibition gallery and a 750-seat performance auditorium. The gallery space is used for exhibitions by Willmar Public Schools students January-May and for exhibitions arranged by the Willmar Area Arts Council June-December.
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(320) 235-1031 / bonjon2@charter.net
The group of approximately 30 members includes all skill levels from beginner to professional. CAT meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Wed. at Peace Lutheran Church in New London.
demo inc
200 120th Ave SW, Svea, MN / (320) 231-2696 or (320) 995-6300 / www.demo-inc.org / DEMO inc is a non-profit corporation whose focus is to provide authentic arts experiences for at risk teens while embracing the Greater Minnesota Community.
gossmAn pottery
PO Box 312, New London, MN
Bill Gossman (320) 905-0422 www.gossmanpottery.com
Original wood-fired stoneware and porcelain pottery by Bill Gossman. Functional and sculptural forms created in a “one-of-a-kind” frame of mind inspire a sense of simplicity and beauty in everyday life.
101 S. Main St., New London, MN kristin@greenwatergarage.com
Greenwater Garage + Gallery is an art studio, design office and collaborative workshop.
miLL pond JAZZ combo
1678 48th Ave NE, Willmar, MN
(320) 262-2714 / markfreitas@charter.net
Their music includes a variety of standard jazz tunes, “sacred jazz,” rock, funk, latin and Christmas songs. They are available for church services, concerts, dances and corporate functions.
miLL pond JAZZ orchestrA
1678 48th Ave NE, Willmar, MN
(320) 262-2714 / markfreitas@charter.net
The Mill Pond Jazz Orchestra is a 17-19 piece, community group. They play a variety of classic Big- Band jazz (swing, blues, latin) as well as rock, funk and hip-hop styles. Concerts have been performed at area churches, festivals, parks, restaurants, theatres and the WEAC Auditorium.
pen ’n inK
120 High Ave, Willmar, MN / (320) 231-9838
Pen ‘n Ink is an informal group of writers who meet to encourage creative expression through writing and to promote the literary arts in our communities. They meet the second Thursday of each month at Bethel Lutheran Church.
potAto eAters gALLery
www.woodways.com/potato/potato.html
Downtown Willmar / (320) 382-9951 potatoeatersgallery@gmail.com - Open on Friday and Saturday afternoons or by appointment.
1400 Willmar Ave SE #103, Willmar, MN 56201 dennis@dennisbenson.com www.prairiewindsconcertband.com
Seasonal concerts are held in November and March at the W.E.A.C. facility located at 611 5th Street SW in Willmar and during the summer at Rice Park in Willmar. This volunteer band is open to all playing musicians who want to continue making music with their instruments.
the crow river pLAyers, inc.
24 Central Ave E, New London, MN 56273
Phone: 320-354-2559
Email: ginny@newlondonlittletheatre.com
Website: www.newlondonlittletheatre.com
The Crow River Players, Inc. is the non-profit organization that owns and operates the historic building in downtown New London known as the Little Theatre. Our purpose is to bring the communities of New London, Spicer & the surrounding areas quality affordable live entertainment. Our venue includes theatrical productions, musical variety shows, concerts and a monthly informal entertainment night designed to nurture local musicians.
www.littlecrowphotographyclub.com
The Little Crow Photography Club meets the fourth Mon. of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society in Willmar. There are special monthly programs, exhibits, field trips, workshops and contests.
starzr@frontiernet.net www.westcentralconnection.com
The West Central Connection Chorus is a men’s accapella chorus located in Willmar, MN and serving the west central part of the state.
white wALL proJect
17 Central Ave W, New London, MN 56273 Phone: 308-430-0774
Email: adriannefritz@gmail.com
Website: www.whitewallsproject.com
The White Wall Project is an alternative art exhibition space in partnership with Goat Ridge Brewery. Our goal is to bring rad art to New London, MN.
The White Wall Project was founded and is curated by Adrianne Watson Fritz.
greenwAter gArAge + gALLery
wiLLmAr AreA Arts counciL
the LittLe crow photogrAphy cLub
west centrAL connection bArbershop chorus
wiLLmAr AreA symphonic orchestrA
wiLLmAr educAtion And Arts center
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