art comes to life in downtown Nisswa

PLAYS, ART EXHIBITS, MUSEUMS, AND CONCERTS MAY MAKE YOU THINK OF A BIG CITY. BUT WE HAVE DIVERSE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN INTIMATE SETTINGS.

Crossing Arts Alliance

711 Laurel St., Brainerd wander around downtown Nisswa, you’ll be drawn to the beautiful mural on the building that extends to Big Axe Brewery. The mural is breathtaking and mesmerizing with the reflections, ripples, and bubbles. With its depth, dimension, and color, the mural looks like it could come to life.

The Crossing Arts Alliance helps enrich the Brainerd community through education and access to art. They regularly hold art exhibits, adults’ and kids’ classes, and a gallery to purchase work by local artists.

The Crossing Arts Alliance also makes for a unique venue for special occasions—where everyone can tap into their creativity and make an art keepsake. The Crossing Arts Alliance will work with you to help design your event, choose the art medium so that everyone in your group will enjoy the project.

For more information visit www.crossingarts.org.

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Crosslake Log Village

35404 Co Rd 3, Crosslake, MN 56442

Step back in time at the Crosslake historic log village*. Tour the preserved buildings that reflect the history of our area. You’ll experience first-hand how people in the late 1800s to the early 1900s lived when the logging industry was at its peak and the area flourished.

Check out www.crosslakelogvillage.com for more information, including hours of operation.

*Handicap accessible

Selfie Stop

An Ojibwe-inspired Babe statue, named Babe the Waabigwan Ox, sits on the corner of South 8th and Laurel Streets in downtown Brainerd. The colorful print on the ox was inspired by Ojibwe flowers and beadwork and celebrates Brainerd’s Indigenous people.

Music in the Park

Grab your lawn chair and head to Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, or Crosby for live music. Come support some seriously talented musicians and bands and enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors.

Pequot Lakes' Bands in the Park is at Trailside Park Saturdays starting at 7:00 p.m. (www.pequotlakes-mn.gov).

Crosslake Music in the Park is at the Crosslake Town Square gazebo on Saturdays starting at 6:00 p.m.

Crosby Music in the Park is at the Crosby Memorial Park the second and forth Thursday throughout the summer starting at 5:00 p.m.

Nisswa History Center & Museum

25611 Main St, Nisswa, MN 56468

Take a self-guided tour of the Nisswa History Center & Museum, which includes the pioneer village, depot, and caboose. Nisswa has a rich history with Native American roots and the logging and railroad industries. Walking through the log homes will give perspective of hard-working lifestyle at the turn of the century.

Stage North

Stage North is a community theater that hosts productions in the historic Franklin Arts Center Theatre. If you love musicals and plays, consider watching a Stage North production!

The 2023 production line-up includes an adaptation of Sweet Charity, an award-winning Broadway musical; The Laramie Project; and Cinderella. Visit www.stagenorththeater.com for more information.

Expressive Wildlife Art

Heartland Symphony Orchestra

(800) 826-1997 www.HeartlandSymphony.com

A 50-piece community orchestra that performs fall, winter, and spring concerts in both Brainerd & Little Falls. In its 46th season, HSO will be performing “The Youth Concerto Competition Returns” on April 1 in Little Falls at 7:30pm and April 2nd in Brainerd at 2:30pm.

Lakes Area Music Festival

(218) 275-5263 www.lakesareamusic.org

Come to one of the nation's premier classical music festivals! Each summer the Lakes Area Music Festival features 200 all-star musicians from the top orchestras and opera companies in the world. Chamber music, orchestra, opera and more at Brainerd’s Gichi-ziibi Center. Celebrating 15 years, July 28 through August 20.

KICKS THE ART PLACE

(218) 692-5425 www.kickscrosslake.com

Life is ART, live yours in color! Kicks... The Art Place has been part of the fabric of the Crosslake Community for eight years. We offer painting classes, art supplies, workshops of various kinds, painted furniture, and an Art Gallery. We create art and weare it into an experience. Schedule your party with us! Gift certificates available!

The Crossing Arts Alliance

(218) 833-0416 www.crossingarts.org

Serving the Lakes Area for 20 years. Crossing Arts offers arts workshops, exhibits, events, art supplies, and a retail shop of local art. We provide meaningful arts opportunities for everyone through access, education, and experiences. Visit our mural in downtown Brainerd.