For the last 12 months, The Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork has tried to include as much new programming as possible while keeping in mind that it serves many audiences. We have included student art and education, Native American exhibits/programs, thought provoking plays, a touch of history with classic movies, nationally prominent entertainment, plus lots of music and laughter. Next year we hope to repeat the experience and possibly add a whole new category of “literary art” education for the young and old.
Of paramount importance to The Edge Center is being part of our young people’s education. The Edge Center is part of and attached to the Bigfork School by design so students can participate in this process. During the year some artists participating in Edge Center events also include student classes as part of their activities. Also, The Edge Center is utilized throughout the school year for numerous school activities.
All of what we do is only possible with the continued support of you, without which we would not exist. From our large and expanding group of volunteers, to the community as a whole, and to each individual supporter, thank you very much and we hope we can make 2013 even more of an enjoyable artistic experience.
In 2012 The Edge Center's community work revolved around its Art Gallery, On Stage Performances and hosted Bigfork School Activities (volunteers doing stage set-up shown below).
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In 2012 in the Art Gallery, with your help, The Edge Center presented a variety of events with each accompanied by an opening reception such as shown below:
April – Edge of the Wilderness Art League Show
May – Bigfork School Student Show (below)
June – Joe Geshick – Journeys, Native American paintings (set up below)
July – Art on the Edge: 8th Annual Juried Show (award below)
August – Al Kruger - Wildlife (set up below)
September – Jackie Solem - Migration to the Edge, photography (below)
October – Mary Lingen - Landscapes, paintings (below)
November – 8th Annual Holiday Gift Show (goodies below)
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In 2012 On Stage, with your help and a very ample stage, The Edge Center presented performances ranging from classic movies, to music, to thought provoking plays. Below is a photograph from this year's giant puppet show in June.
Sunday January 15th - Sam Black, pianist, with Josh Aerie, cellist, - Chamber Music (below)
January 12 – “The Mark of Zoro” Classic Movie
January 29th - Polar Revue #7 - Local Talent Show
February 8 – “Robin and Marian” Classic Movie
February 23, 24, 25, and 26 - EdgeWild Players present Circle, Mirror,
Transformation (below)
March 2, 3, 4 - "I am Anne Frank" presented by the Nautilus Music-Theatre of St. Paul
March 8 – “White Heat” Classic Movie
April 12 – “Some Like It Hot!” Classic Movie
April 24th – 29th: -TU Dance returns with a School performance plus Community performance and Saturday Dance Movement Class
May 6 - Itasca Symphony Orchestra (below)
June 21-24 - Almanac with Big Puppets, with Master puppeteer Theresa Linnehan,
were in the Wilderness Parade and filled the stage. (below)
July 13, 14 - Stages Theatre of Hopkins is coming to the Edge with the
musical, "Seussical" (below)
August 11 - Piano Bar with the Northern Lights Trio (below)
August 25 - John Perkins, local song writer (below)
September 9 - Pretenders and Friends – 50’s; and 60’s Rock n Roll (below)
September 13 – “Cabaret” Classic Movie
September 16 - Art Redhorse and Nico - Native American Grass Dance
and Native Flute (below)
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October 11 – “Dr. Strangelove” Classic Movie
October 13 - "8 The Play" BellWether's performance
October 6 - SAM MILTICH trio and CHARMIN MICHELLE (below)
October 25 - Theatre "Stories for the Stage" and Diary of Anne Frank
October 26 - Monroe Crossing, nationally famous bluegrass music
November 8 - “Meet John Doe” Classic Movie
November 16-18: EdgeWild Players present Love, Loss & What I Wore (below)
December 13 - "Shop Around the Corner" Classic Movie
December 15 - Great Northern Radio Show (below)
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In 2012 Edge Hosted Bigfork School Activities included:
January - On-going violin lessons through June
January - 18, 25 High School communications class
January - 19 Community Education
February - 1 “Alice Unwrapped,” Nautilus Music-Theatre of St. Paul, school & comm.
February - 3 English class political debates
February - 7-8 Winter Fest, prep & coronation
February - 25 Speech Tournament awards ceremony
March - 9-11 Bigfork School's presentation of Tom Jones
March - 29 Community Speech night
March - 30 D.A.R.E graduation
April - 11 Honor Society Induction
April - 18 Elementary spelling bee
April -20-21 Prom prep and Grand March
May - 1 Itasca Sheriff’s Drug Lyceum
May - 10 High School Academic Awards
May - 14 Strings Recital, school and community
May - 16 High School senior reception
May - 24 High School athletic awards
May - 23-31 Five days of giant puppet building 3rd-6th grades
May - 31 Kindergarten graduation
July - 24-25 Grand Rapids HS Band at Edge
September - Piano lessons begin for elementary students each week
Violin lessons continue for elementary students each week
September - 14 Violin demo for students
September - 25 School & community meeting
October - 9-10 Homecoming prep and coronation
September - 16-17 English class presentation
November – 28 Elementary Talent Show
December 11-12 HS Winter concert & prep
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