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Detroit Lakes • Volume 2 • Issue 3 • July 2011
SCENE Fair food fair fun
New festival
High Plains 10 days of fun
Water Carnival
Caribbean Turkey
Frazee Celebration
Fireworks, barbecues,
Fourth of July
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4. Fourth of July Dennis Winskowski, publisher Pippi Mayfield, magazine editor Viola Anderson, circulation manager Mary Brenk, advertising manager 511 Washington Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.3151 www.dl-online.com
There’s more to Independence Day than just fireworks and barbecues.
6. Calendar of events
Find out where and when all the area upcoming events are happening.
8. High Plains Festival A new music festival is being held at the Soo Pass Ranch with Trampled by Turtles headlining.
10. Water Carnival
Ten days of fun including water fights, chili cook-off, a parade and more. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
11. Becker County Fair
20. Tamarac Wildlife
29. Tuesdays in the
15. Frazee Turkey Days
There are plenty of nature activities to participate in, and this month learn about hummingbirds.
The bandshell will be filled with entertainment this summer.
The midway will be filled with rides, and the buildings will be filled with activities.
It’ll be a gobbling good time again this year.
16. Arts in the Park
Artists show off their creations in the City Park.
18. Cormorant Art Show
Paintings and other creations will be on display for all to admire.
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24. Phelps Mill Festival
The park will be filled with competition-worthy pieces of artwork.
26. Farmers market
Get your fresh produce in Peoples Park.
Park, Shakespeare in the Park
30. DLCCC
The DLCCC’s newest addition, the Backyard Project, opens this month.
32. Flea markets
There are two treasure chests in Detroit Lakes this summer.
28. Cruise DL Night
Classic car enthusiasts welcome.
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Histories History
Fourth of July
Indepedence Day is good for families, thanks to Founding Fathers
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tars and stripes. Apple pie. Baseball. Hotdogs. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. All things American. The Fourth of July is a time for families and friends to get together, shoot off some fireworks, have a backyard barbecue and just simply be together. Maybe it’s the nice Minnesota weather. Maybe it’s tradition. Maybe it’s just an excuse to get out and have some fun. As most know, the Fourth of July celebration came about after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies free of British control. Congress actually voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, and it was Thomas Jefferson who then drafted the Declaration of Independence, and Congress approved it on the 4th. Not only did the Declaration define the states’ independence, it also outlined powers of the states, including the right to revolution. Though the document was ignored for years to come, one line in particular has become a well-known one. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Cre4 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
ator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” And while people are more than happy to celebrate their independence, many concentrate on the fireworks, barbecues and family time. Detroit Lakes, known for years as a July 4 hot spot, has plenty of activities going on over the three-day weekend. Some of the activities going on the Fourth of July weekend include • Restaurants have music — (Lakeside, Holiday Inn, Zorbaz) • Night Storm will be at the Pavilion to host a dance • Lake associations boat parades • Fireworks displays in Frazee and area towns • Shakespeare in the Park cast performs “All’s Well that Ends Well” in the City Park Bandshell • Shady Hollow Flea Market • High Plains Festival • Discovery Dives • Caribbean Deck Party at The Bridge Marina • Nature Movies at Tamarac Wildlife Refuge Theater • Teen Freedom Fest, concerts for youth So regardless of age or taste, there should be plenty of activities going on in and around Detroit Lakes this Fourth of July season. Enjoy! — Pippi Mayfield
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Calendar
June 30 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com
July 8-17 • 76th Annual Northwest Water Carnival Contact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, www.dlwatercarnival.com
June 30-July 3 • All’s Well That Ends Well, Shakespeare in the Park in DL City Park Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, www. dlccc.org
July 9-10 • Phelps Mill Art Festival Contact: Teresa Brause, 218.739.5377
July 2-4 • Shady Hollow Flea Market • High Plains Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch Website: http://www.highplainsfest.com July 2-31 • Discovery Dives, every Saturday and Sunday Contact: 218.847.4868, www.tristatediving.com July 3-31 • Shady Hollow Flea Market, every Sunday • Caribbean Deck Party, every Sunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge Marina Contact: 218.847.1949 • Nature Movies, every Sunday in the Tamarac Wildlife Refuge Theater Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac July 4 • Firework Display at the DL city beach at dusk Contact: Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce July 5 • Tuesdays in the Park with Hardwood Groove, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469 July 5-26 • Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples Park July 6 • Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in Detroit Lakes July 7 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com July 8 • Travis Tritt, 8 p.m. in the Shooting Star Casino Contact: 1.800.313.7469 Website: http://www.starcasino. com July 7-28 • Wildlife Excursions, every Sunday at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac 6 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
• Cormorant Area Art Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cormorant Community Center in Village of Cormorant Contact: Ruth J. Kary, 218.844.7784 July 12 • Tuesdays in the Park with Doc and the Scrubs, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by the Habitat for Humanity 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre 218.844.7469 July 14 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com • Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble, noon. Lakeview Golf Course Price: $60/person Contact: Beth at 701.306.5438 July 15 • Party in the Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Holy Rosary Contact: Oak Crossing, 218.847.5611 July 16 • Water Carnival Antique Car Show in the DL City Park Contact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415 • Wildlife Watching Tour at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac July 17 • Parade of the Northwest down Washington Avenue, DL Contact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, dlwatercarnival.com July 19 • Tuesdays in the Park with Mark Fogelson, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity 6-7pm. Free will offering. Location: DL Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre July 21 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847-8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com
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July 21-24 • East Otter Tail County Fair at the Perham Fairgrounds Contact: Diane, 218.346.2054. July 22 • Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble, noon. Location: Lakeview Golf Course Price: $60/person Contact: Habitat for Humanity 218.844.5397 • Charley Pride, 8 p.m. Location: Shooting Star Casino Contact: 1.800313.7469 Website: http://www.starcasino. com July 26 • Tuesdays in the Park with Cecelia Erholtz & Carrie Sorensen, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469 July 27-30 • Becker County Fair Contact: Bob Sonnenberg July 28 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847-8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com July 29-31 • 57th Annual Frazee Turkey Days Contact: Dave Jopp, 218.334.4009, turkeydays@hotmail.com July 30 • Tyler Shipman 2nd Annual Memorial Car Show Location: Downtown Frazee • Dance to the Front Fenders, 9 p.m. Open to the public. Located in the DL Pavilion July 30-31 • Shady Hollow Flea Market Contact: Ardis Hanson, 218.847.9488 July 31 • Arts & Crafts in the Park in DL City Park Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202, www.visitdetroitlakes.com August 2 • Crazy Day, downtown Detroit Lakes • Tuesdays in the Park with Purple Pan Steel Drum Band, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469 August 2-30 • Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples Park
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August 3 • Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in Detroit Lakes August 4-6 • WE Fest at Soo Pass Ranch Contact: FACE Inc. 218.847.1681, www.wefest.com August 4-25 • Wildlife Excursions, every Thursday at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac August 6-27 • Discovery Dives, every Saturday and Sunday Contact: 218.847.4868, www.tristatediving.com August 7-28 • Shady Hollow Flea Market, every Sunday • Caribbean Deck Party, every Sunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge Marina Contact: 218.847.1949 August 7-28 • Nature Movies, every Sunday at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Theater Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac August 8-14 • Pine to Palm Golf Tournament at the Detroit Country Club Contact: Detroit Country Club, 218-847-8942 August 9 • Tuesdays in the Park with Ulen Centennial Band, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469 August 11 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com August 12 • Twilight Hike at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218.847.2641, www.fws. gov/midwest/tamarac August 12-14 • Looney Daze in Vergas Contact: Melissa Bunkowski, 218.234.1175, www.govergas.com August 12-14 • Pine Point Pow Wow Contact: Mike Swan, 218.573.2154 August 16 • Tuesdays in the Park with Patrick Murphey, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
August 18 • Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com August 19 • Brad Garrett, 8 p.m. Comedian from “Everybody Love Raymond.” Location: Shooting Star Casino Contact: 1.800313.7469 Website: http://www.starcasino. com August 20 • Young Life Triathlon at DL City Park Contact: LuAnn Milner, 218.532.2662, www.zapevent.com August 23 • Tuesdays in the Park with Tim Eggebraaten, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.8469 Website: http://www.dlccc.org August 25 • Live at the Lodge, 7-10 p.m. Jazz Quartet featuring: David Ferreira Trio and Russ Peterson-sax. Location: The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: The Lodge on Lake Detroit, 218.847.8439 August 26 • Bret Michaels, legendary rock band Poison front man. Location: Shooting Star Casino Contact: 1.800.313.7469 Website: http://www.starcasino. com August 30 • Tuesdays in the Park with Lakes Area Community Concert Band, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL Bandshell Contact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.8469 Website: http://www.dlccc.org September 2 • Farewell to Summer Event at The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Advance reservations required. Contact: The Lodge on Lake Detroit , 847-8439 Website: http://www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com September 2-5 • Western MN Steam Threshers Reunion at Rollag Contact: Jerry Swedberg, 218.937.5404 Website: http://www.rollag.com September 3-4 • Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Stage Race Location: Maplelag Resort Contact: 1.800.654.7711
• Loon Jam Music Festival Location: Loon Ranch, 1 mile west of Vergas on Hwy 4 Contact: 218.342.2233 September 3-5 • Shady Hollow Flea Market on Highway 59 South September 3-27 • Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples Park Contact: Lynette Price 612.308.1070 or Shirley Ament 701.412.1659 September 4-25 • Nature Movies, every Sunday at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Theater Contact: 218.847.2641 Website: http://www.fws.gov/ midwest/tamarac September 7 • Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in Detroit Lakes September 10 • Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon & 5K with guest legend Bill Squires. Location: Pavilion in City Park Contact: Brent Wolff at DLCCC, 218.844.4221x118 Website: http://www.dickbeardsleyrun.com • Humane Society of the Lakes raffle drawing, 6 p.m. in the Speak Easy Contact: HSL 218-847-0511 September 15 • United Way Community Celebration, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the DL Pavilion Contact: 218.847.7400 September 16 • Humane Society of the Lakes fund-raiser “Paw for the Course” Location: Detroit Country Club Contact: Humane Society of the Lakes, 218.847.0511 Website: http://www.hsofthelakes.org September 18-23 • U.S. Police K-9 Association National Police 1 Trials Contact: Sgt. Robert Strand, 218.846.3204 or 218.847.4222 September 25 • Fall Color Photo Safari at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218.847.2641 Website: http://www.fws.gov/ midwest/tamarac • Antique Auto Fall Foliage Tour Contact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415
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Events
High Plains Festival
New musical festival comes to town, featuring Trampled by Turtles
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eople who were sad to see the 10,000 Lakes Festival go on hiatus in 2010 after seven years will be relieved to know that there is a new alternative music fest coming to town. The High Plains Festival will feature a variety of local and regional bands, playing music that ranges from bluegrass to folk. However tempting it might be, Bob Bliss — C.O.O. of the High Plains Fest — urges people to refrain from drawing comparisons to the 10KLF Festival. “It’s its own event,” Bliss said. “We wanted to try to do something, and we thought this would be a good opportunity.” Like the 10K Fest that came before it, the High Plains Fest will take place at Soo Pass Ranch. However, only part of the Ranch will be open for the fest, which will be smaller and more intimate than previous ones such as Spirit Fest and 10KLF. “We’re focusing on the Saloon area and the patio area,” Bliss said, the former of which is the smallest stage on Soo Pass Ranch. “It’s just a small, little event featuring some great local and regional bands.” Trampled by Turtles — a popular bluegrass band from Duluth — will headline the Festival on Saturday, July 2, along with Pert Near Sandstone and Caroline Smith. The cover charge for Saturday’s music is $25. 8 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
People are invited to camp Friday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 5, on the Soo Pass grounds. Admission for the four days of camping, and all the music, is only $50. The Saloon will be hosting bands July 1 and 3. These shows — featuring lesser known (though not necessarily lesser quality) bands such as Inside Out Strings, the Michael Pink Band, and the Boys and the Barrels — are free and open to the public, with no charge even for parking. “We’ll also have some other bands playing during the set breaks in the Saloon,” Bliss said. The High Plains Festival, with its intimate feel and down-home lineup, is an experiment with modest ambitions. “We’re looking to be a real positive accent everything that’s already going on the city,” Bliss stated. People should not expect for Detroit Lakes to be overrun with out-of-town “hippies,” although the Fest should provide a small economic boost to the community. If the High Plains Festival is a success, could there be future events like it? “We are very actively pursuing different things we can do with the property out here that would be very positive to the community,” Bliss said. For information or to order tickets, visit highplains. com/wp or call the ticket office at (800)-493-3378. —
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Northwest Water Carnival
Chili cook-off, water fights, parade, pageant: Days of fun planned
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ith four admirals and a surplus of activities, last year’s 75th Northwest Water Carnival was an event worthy of the milestone it celebrated. It follows that Aaron Lauinger — the admiral of the 76th Carnival — has big shoes to fill. “The 75th definitely laid the foundation for what the Water Carnival should be,” Lauinger said. However, he is up to the challenge of improving upon the tremendously successful 2010 Carnival. “This year we’re really trying to get all demographics involved for this community celebration,” noted Lauinger. “We still have the potential to shut this town down for a week.” The Carnival will kick off with the Miss Northwest Pageant on Friday, July 8. The winner will represent the Northwest Region in the Miss Minnesota Pageant in June 2012. The first Sunday of the Water Carnival, July 10, will feature a variety of “family-themed” activities. These will include: the Junior Pageant, a Frog Jump and Turtle Race, the Toddler Trot, face painting, and a Kids Music Show featuring Tim Eggebraaten. “We’re turning it into a family day,” Lauinger said. “We’re gonna offer all kinds of games for kids.” Sunday will conclude with “The Amazing Family Race,” a new event to the 76th Water Carnival. “Families in teams of four are going to compete in 10 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
multiple challenges across the park to earn points,” Lauinger explained. “The family with the most points will get a 1-year family membership to the Community Center. Monday, July 11, will feature another new event: the Sweet Summer Night. “The idea behind it is it’s gonna be a girls’ night out,” Lauinger noted. “There will be a thing in the evening where girls can grab their girlfriends and spend an evening downtown — shopping, wining, dining.” Participants can pay for their purchases using exclusive punch cards available through the Water Carnival. Tuesday, June 12, will see the debut of yet another new event: Dance on Detroit. “The Water Carnival is inviting the baby boomers to a retro flashback dance,” Lauinger said. “We’re doing a post World War II celebration with music from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. “Everyone’s invited, of course, but we’re definitely trying to target that older demographic.” Wednesday will return to familiar territory with the 2nd Annual Bed Races. This event consists of teams of five (representing a business or organization) racing custom-made beds on wheels through the City Park lot. This year, all pledges and registration fees will go to the St. Mary’s pediatrics unit for beds.
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Becker County Fair
Animals to see, rides to ride, food to eat: It’s fair time in Becker County
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othing brings together a community like the fair, and Becker County is hardly an exception. This July 27-30, Detroit Lakes will host its annual Becker County Fair in the fairgrounds near the beach. “I always get excited about this time of year,” said Bob Sonnenberg, the Fair manager. “It’s a terrific community get together. This year’s Fair will feature an even greater variety of food and fun than previous years due to the vigilant efforts of the Board of Directors. “We try to make a fun time for everybody,” Sonnenberg said. The Becker County Fair will kick off on Wednesday, July 27, with multiple performances by entertainer Laura Ernst at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Ernst will perform a unique blend of “kinetic entertainment,” to use her term. She opens her show in a “human-sized hamster ball,” and juggles, hula-hoops and stunts her way through an unforgettable performance. “She’s supposed to be very entertaining,” Sonnenberg said. Her performance is more than entertaining, though. For the Becker County Fair, it is somewhat groundbreaking. “We’ve never had a female perform under the tent before,” Sonnenberg noted. “It’s something new for us, for sure.” DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
On Thursday, the Greg Hager band will entertain at 2, 5, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday the 28th, being “Senior Day” at the fair, this act was chosen with that demographic in mind. “The seniors always want something different, and we figured he’d fit the bill,” said Sonnenberg. Also on Thursday, Gary Tyson will bring his mixture of magic and comedy to the fairgrounds in the form of two different shows. Tyson will give his first performance at 4 p.m. under the tent, in a show geared towards the younger crowd. At 7:30 p.m., Tyson will cap off the night with an exclusive show in the Grandstand. “In the Grandstand, Gary puts on a terrific show as far as hypnosis and magic and stuff,” Sonnenberg remarked. While the first show is free, the Grandstand performance requires the $2 Fair Button, available at many local businesses. Friday, July 29, will see Gary Wick take the stage with his show “Gary Wick and Friends.” “He’s very good,” Sonnenberg said. “We had him several years ago and we’ve had many requests to get him back,” Sonnenberg added, “but he’s never been available.” Perhaps the most entertaining event at this year’s Fair, however, will not be in the official lineup at all. “Our county administrator is going to challenge our
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Water Carnival has plenty for fun Water Carnival from page 10 Last year’s Bed Races raised $7,500 for the Lakes Area Crisis Center. On Thursday, June 14, Zorbaz will host bingo and a beer tasting. According to Lauinger, 12 beer company representatives have already signed on, and more are sure to do so as the Carnival approaches. Also, Happy Hour will run from 8 to 10 “It should be fun,” Lauinger said. The Northwest Water Carnival’s signature event, the renowned Water Fights, will take place on Friday, July 15 in the City Park. Teams of six compete against other teams to move a ball on a wire 10 feet above the round, in a single elimination tournament. “The Water Fights were born in Detroit Lakes, and now people do them all over the area,” Lauinger said. The registration fee for the Water Fights is $30. The final Saturday of the Water Carnival, known as “Big Saturday,” will live up to its nickname with over 15 unique events. The day will start with the NWC Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m., along the City Beach. The entry fee is $12 in advance or $15 the morning of the race, and includes a free commemorative T-shirt. Registration is at 7 a.m. The famous Bean Bag tournament will begin at 1 p.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. “Our bean bag tourney’s getting bigger and bigger every year,” Lauinger said. “We’re planning for 60 teams this year.” The 76th Northwest Water Carnival will culminate on Sunday, July 17 with the Parade of the Northwest. Featuring about 100 floats, this parade entertains over 10,000 spectators every year, concluding with the his-
toric Jaycees Trolley. “It’s one of the largest parades in Minnesota,” Lauinger said. The parade begins at 1 p.m., but people are advised to show up much earlier if they want a decent view. Most events at this year’s Water Carnival are free with a $2 “NWC button”, which also makes wearers eligible for discounts at local stores during the Carnival, and shows support for the Jaycees. For more information on the Water Carnival, or to see a complete listing of events, visit dlwatercarnival. com. — Nathan Kitzmann
Becker County Fair could set new records again this year in livestock shown BC Fair from page 11 city administrator to a cow-chip throwing contest,” Sonnenberg said with a laugh. “That should be terrific.” If last year’s Fair is any indication, the 4-H and FFA barns will continue to host highly successful — and highly competitive — agricultural and artistic contests. “Last year we broke all records in our exhibit building because we had so many entries,” Sonnenberg noted. “We’re supposed to have even more livestock this year.” Midway will remain mostly the same as recent years, but with the expansion of three new rides. Additionally, there will be extra benches and other seating, so people waiting in line are less likely to have to stand. “It gets better every year,” Sonnenberg said of Midway, the cornerstone of the Fair experience. 14 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
However, Sonnenberg made clear that though the entertainment and the barns and Midway may improve with each passing year, it is the people that make the Fair the beloved summer tradition that it is. “It’s amazing how nice the people that come to the Fair are,” Sonnenberg said. “It’s always the people themselves that make the Fair.” And it is the people that make it so hard for Bob Sonnenberg to contemplate an end to his 32-year run as Fair Manager. According Sonnenberg, seeing hundreds of people enjoy themselves for three days in July makes the months of intense preparation leading up to it worthwhile. “It’s hard to walk away from the smiles on kids when they get their ribbons,” Sonnenberg said. “It is a pleasure.” For more information, visit the Fair online at beckercountyfair.tripod.com or contact Sonnenberg at (218) 847-8407. — Nathan Kitzmann DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
Events
Frazee Turkey Days
Great food, fun and events promised during annual town celebration
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n July 29-31, Frazee will be hosting its annual Turkey Days celebration. David Jopp, who is the chairman of this year’s event, summed up Turkey Days aptly: “events for everybody and great food.” This year’s Turkey Days has the theme “Turkeys of the Caribbean,” and will mostly continue in the tradition of acknowledging Frazee’s most famous bird with three days of community-wide celebration. “We’re still doing all the same old events,” Jopp said. The most notable difference in this year’s Turkey Days, as opposed to previous celebrations, is the location of the Lions Street Dance on the night of Friday, July 29. While the dance has always been held in front of the Fire Hall, it will be moving to the Frazee Event Center parking lot for this Turkey Days. This is due to the fact that previous dances have created dangerous congestion near the Fire Hall by preventing fire trucks from leaving if needed. “As a public safety measure, we moved it,” Jopp said. On the Saturday morning after the street dance, the Frazee Event Center will host a variety of food, and everyone is invited. However, this is only the start of a very busy Turkey Day. Saturday, July 30, will also include: the Tyler Shipman Car Show, a demo derby, a soapbox derby, a kids’ fishing contest and sandcastle contest on Town Lake, DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
and two dances. One of these is the Old Timers’ Dance, taking place in the Event Center, while the other is an all-ages event hosted by the Frazee Liquor Store and featuring local favorites The Fat Cats. Sunday, July 31, will feature a second car show on Main Avenue, a possible 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the high school principal, and many others. “There are events all over the place for all age groups,” Jopp said. Additionally, a street theatre troupe will act throughout the weekend, the Frazee Golf Scramble will last the entirety of Turkey Days, and people will receive clues at Turkey Days events to find the “Mystery Gobbler” hiding amongst the crowd. It being his first year as chairman (his wife Alecia is co-chair) Jopp said organizing Turkey Days was a challenging, yet uniquely rewarding, experience. “It was a massive undertaking,” Jopp said, but added that it was also “a lot of fun.” More than anything else, Jopp hopes this year’s Turkey Days fulfills its long-standing purpose of bringing the Frazee community for a few fun-filled days. “I think the thing that gets lost in this is that it’s a community event,” Jopp said. Jopp wishes to thank everyone who contributed their time and talents to make this year’s Turkey Days another success. “It’s really nice to see a lot of people get involved and go something positive,” Jopp said. For more information, call Jopp at (218) 334-4009. —
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Arts and Crafts in the Park
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n July 31, the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host its 33rd annual Arts and Crafts in the Park. The event will take place in the City Park, near the Pavilion, and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s a day where crafters from all over the area come and display homemade products that they produced themselves,” said Marcus Lacher, who runs the show. Arts and Crafts in the Park will feature a variety of crafts and arts, including quilts, hand-carved wood decorations, and clothing. “Everything’s required to be homemade,” said Lacher. “That’s one of the things that’s unique about this particular show, he added, noting that “it’s not a juried show, but there are not supposed to be commercial items.” In spite of the abundance of artistry at this year’s show, there is sure to be something for everyone — even people who don’t have an interest in art. “Personally, I always look forward to the food,” Lacher said, adding that the show always hosts “quite a few vendors.” Lacher has three words of advice for anyone who decides to check out Arts and Crafts in the Park, no mat16 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
ter the reason: “bring your checkbook.” Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (218) 847-9202. — Nathan Kitzmann
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Cormorant Art Show
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rt devotees and curious passerby alike are sure to find much to savor in the 14th Annual Cormorant Area Art Club Fine Art Show and Sale. This year’s event will take place at the Cormorant Community Center, on July 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. “We have a wide variety of art,” said Ruth Kary, the president and show chair of the Cormorant Area Art Club. The show will feature original art and other gift items by over 25 regional artists, spanning the spectrum from painting and photography to basket weaving and prints. With a variety this large, there is bound to be something for every taste and budget. “We have all price ranges,” Kary said. Furthermore, the art that is shown at this year’s Show cannot have been shown in previous years. “Every artist will be showing new and original art,” Kary said. People who choose to buy art can do so proudly: the proceeds from the Show will go to the Cormorant Area Art Club, which in turn will donate most of the funds to worthy causes. “The commission (5 percent) that we have is used to further arts in the community, such as contributing to local schools to help art-related projects,” Kary said. Last fall, for example, the Art Club donated $500 to Pelican Rapids Elementary School, and $500 to Lake Park Elementary. “We are a non-profit organization,” Kary said. Although showing work at the Art Show and Sale is a members-only event, its purpose, in part, is to stir interest in the Cormorant Area Art Club. “The public is free to come in, and if they’re highly interested in getting involved, they can join our club,” Kary said. For more information on the Art Sale, or the Art Club in general, contact Kary at (218) 8447784, or e-mail her at rikary@rof.net. — Nathan
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Tamarac Wildlife Refuge
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ummer is a wonderful time to celebrate being with family and friends by observing the wild families found in nature. Look for deer fawns hiding behind their mothers, bear cubs exploring their new world and eaglets demanding to be fed. Experience the vibrant colors and fragrances of summer woodland wildflowers including the Canada anemone, Joe Pye weed, and wild geraniums. Listen for songbirds as they settle in for the summer season. See you on the refuge where the blacktop ends and the backwoods begin!
Wildlife watching
Here at Tamarac, wildlife is left undisturbed as they care for their young. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many viewing opportunities still exist. The most optimum times for viewing wildlife occur around sunrise and sunset. But sometimes even an afternoon visit can be rewarding to the quiet, watchful observer. To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, take a drive on the Blackbird Auto Tour Route. This five mile drive follows the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2 mile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest.
Fishing
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There are many varieties of fish to be caught including crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge information kiosks or the visitor center.
Visitor center
If you’ve got questions, our enthusiastic staff has answers! We are eager to help you make the most of your visit. Check out our interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife. Learn about the historical use of the refuge including that of the Ojibwe Indians and the European settlers. Be sure to view our large screen presentation entitled: “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.” Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Bookshop. Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The visitor center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Visitor center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Photo contest
Tamarac NWR and the Friends of Tamarac invite you to participate in our annual photography contest. This year’s deadline is September 16. All photos must be taken on the refuge. There are five categories: Nature’s Abstracts, Plant Life, Recreation, Wildlife, and Scenic. For contest rules and entry forms, contact the refuge at 218-847-2641 or stop by the visitor center. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Wildlife Excursions will be offered every Thursday through August from 10 am to noon. Explore the refuge with a knowledgeable guide. Search for wildlife and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. Wildlife films, special programs or activities will be offered every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the refuge staff at 218-847-2641. • Sunday, July 3, movie 2 p.m. “Forever Wild” — To experience wilderness is to know one of this country’s greatest treasures. Forever Wild captures the glory of undeveloped, wild places through stunning images and the passionate tales of America’s modern wilderness heroes — volunteers from around the country. NEW! 50 min. • Monday, July 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. “Sweet Dreams” — Join Gordon Boswell as he makes dream catchers while telling the story behind this Ojibwe tradition. Learn how to make your own to take home. He will demonstrate other Ojibwe crafts as well including moccasins. • Sunday, July 10, movie, 2 p.m. “Lords of Nature — Life in the Land of Great Predators” Wolves and cougars, once driven to the edge of existence, are finding their way back — from the Yellowstone plateau to the canyons of Zion, from the farm country of northern Minnesota to the rugged open range of the West. It tells the story of science now discovering the great carnivores as revitalizing forces of nature, and a society now learning tolerance for the beasts they had once banished. 60 min. • Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. Wildlife Excursion Explore the refuge with a knowledgeable guide! Search for wildlife and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. • Sunday, July 17, 2 p.m. The Scoop on Poop! For Kids of all ages! We may not see all the critters we want to on the refuge, but they leave plenty behind! Discover the wonders of scat! You’ll even get to create your own animal scat to take home. • Saturday, July 23, 2 p.m. The Wonders of Woodcock. Join graduate student Kyle Daly for a fascinating look at this elusive shorebird that lives in the North Woods! Discover their secret world and learn about the research being conducted on the refuge. Presentation will include a research site visit. Don’t miss it! • Sunday, July 24, movie, 2 p.m. “Magic in the Air” — Hummingbirds take extraordinary to a whole new level. By using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds’ magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. 55 min. • Sunday, July 31, movie, 2 p.m. “Beavers, the Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw!” — Take an intimate swim with beavers and experience the rich aquatic habitat of one of nature’s greatest engineers. Our most popular movie! 38 min.
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face and a taste of the tropics. But for many native cultures, the hummingbird was held in high esteem and played a serious role in tradition and ritual. For the Navajo of the Southwest, hummingbirds held places of honor along with wolves and mountain lions as brave spirit creatures. In the Pacific Northwest, the Squamish of the Puget Sound region associated hummingbirds with the ripening and harvest of salmon berries. For another tribe, the sight of a hummingbird was a signal for good luck and good weather to come. Perhaps hummingbirds played the most significant role in the Aztec culture. To them, they were called huitzil, meaning “shining one with weapon-like cactus thorn.” Legend has it that when Aztec leader Huitzitzil was killed, his spirit became a hummingbird. From that point on, Aztecs believed that all fallen warriors became hummingbirds since they are often seen “dueling” and practicing their warrior skills. Even their war god wears a bracelet of hummingbird feathers. Clothing of Aztec royalty was often decorated with hummingbird feathers as well. Hummers have a fascinating natural history as well. Hummingbirds are the largest family of non-passerines. There are 338 species and all are found in the Americas. Fourteen species nest in the United States. The Ruby- throated is the only species that migrates each spring to Minnesota. It is one of our many Neotropical (New World) migratory birds who will summer here and winter in southern Mexico and Central America. The Ruby-throated occupies the largest breeding range of any North American hummingbird. It is found from the east coast west to the Mississippi occupying the eastern deciduous and mixed forests. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are iridescent green with a long slender bill. Adult males have a red throat patch called a “gorget.” In certain light, this patch apSUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011 | 21
pears as a brilliant red color. At other times, it may appear black. Males will also have a notched tail while females will not. The average adult ruby-throat will be 3.5 inches long and weigh only 3-4 grams — as much as a penny! Don’t be fooled by their tiny size as they are capable of migrating nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico. To prepare for this unbelievable journey of 500 miles, they will gorge themselves on nectar and small insects to double their size. Upon arrival, the males will set up territories around food sources. If food is plentiful, territories may be as close as 50 feet. During courtship, males will display when females enter their territories. This display includes a series of U-shaped looping dives above the female. The male then shifts to side-to-side arcs. After mating, the female will seek out a location to build her tiny nest. It takes about 10 days for the female to complete a walnut shaped nest made out of plant down, animal fur, soft grass or moss. It is held together with spider web and is often “decorated” with bits of lichen and moss, providing camouflage. It is tiny to say the least, measuring 1-2 inches high and 1.5 inches across. It found an average of 10- 20 feet above the ground. Generally, the female will lay two eggs. Incubation of the eggs is 2 weeks and three weeks later, the young fledge. Hummingbirds are daytime feeders. Their diet consists of nectar, small insects and tree sap. They seem to prefer the nectar of red tubular flowers. Some favorites at Tamarac include columbine, wild bergamot, jewelweed, honeysuckle and paintbrush. It is easy to see that certain species of flowers and hummingbirds have evolved together. For many here in Minnesota, attracting ruby-throats is a popular summer hobby. A simple sugar solution can be prepared by using a ratio of 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. The solution should be boiled and then cooled before filling your feeder. Any unused sugar water can be refrigerated. The addition of red food coloring is unnecessary as feeding ports of feeders are red. The “nectar” should be changed on a regular basis to prevent the formation of black fungus. Hummer Trivia: • A hummingbird can fly forward at 40 miles per hour. • A hummingbird can beat its wings 70 strokes per second. • To conserve energy, hummingbirds have the ability to enter “torpor,” a short term form of hibernation on a nightly basis • In flight a hummer’s heart rate may race to 20 beats/ second. • Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards and upside down. • Hummingbirds will reject nectar that is less than 12 percent sugar (the sweetness of Coca-Cola) • They lap nectar with their tongues at a rate of 13 licks per second. Whether it be through native culture or natural history, hummingbirds are amazing and admired creatures. Why not reward these jewels of flight this summer by feeding them in your own backyard. Here’s to hummers! 22 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
Dream catchers — An Ojibwe oral tradition
One of the old Ojibway traditions was to hang a dream catcher in their homes. They believe that the night air is filled with dreams both good and bad. The dream catcher, when hung, moves freely in the air and catches the dreams as they float by. The good dreams know the way and slip through the center hole and slide down off the soft feather so gently the sleeper below sometimes hardly knows he is dreaming. The bad dreams, not knowing the way, get entangled in the webbing and perish with the first light of the new day. Small dream catchers were hung on cradle boards so infants would have good dreams. Other sizes were hung in lodges for all to have good dreams. The originals were made of night whispering willow and night seeing owl’s feathers by grandmothers in the tribe and given to new babies and newly married couples for their lodges. Here is one version of the story: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at work, quietly spinning away. One day as she was watching him, her grandson came in. ‘Nokomis-iya!’ he shouted, glancing at the spider. He stomped over to the spider, picked up a shoe and went to hit it. “No-keegwa,” the old lady whispered, “don’t hurt him.” “Nokomis, why do you protect the spider?” asked the little boy. The old lady smiled, but did not answer. When the boy left, the spider went to the old woman and thanked her for saving his life. He said to her, “For many days you have watched me spin and weave my web. You have admired my work. In return for saving my life, I will give you a gift.” He smiled his special spider smile and moved away, spinning as he went. Soon the moon glistened on a magical silvery web moving gently in the window. “See how I spin?” he said. “See and learn, for each web will snare bad dreams. Only good dreams will go through the small hole. This is my gift to you. Use it so that only good dreams will be remembered. The bad dreams will become hopelessly entangled in the web.” Visit Tamarac on July 4th to make your own dream catcher! Photo by Greg Stetz
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very summer, the usually tranquil Phelps Mill Park springs to life for the annual Phelps Mill Festival. “We draw anywhere from 6,000 to 20,000 people in a weekend,” Teresa Brause said. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. The gates open at 9:30 a.m. both days, and close at 5 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. The arts and crafts festival has grown in stature over the years, drawing in countless thousands to the otherwise quaint Phelps Mill Park, located in Otter Tail County. “We get people from all over,” Brause said. “We have a great following in the area.” “All over” includes places as disparate as Bismarck, Minot, the Twin Cities, and Fargo. To ensure that it remains a prestigious exhibition, the festival committee must be selective in the art it shows. “We take the best of the art that is offered from the ones who apply,” Brause said, adding: “not everybody that applies can be accepted. “People are very proud that they’re in the festival. Part of the criteria for selection is that the artist must be present at the festival, “to be with the art or explain it to people who are interested,” in Brause’s words. 24 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
Also, all featured art must be completely original. “We don’t allow things that are market-type items or things that are representative of someone else’s work,” Brause said. “We go for the quality that we have, rather than the numbers.” This year’s event will face a unique challenge, since Phelps Mill is expected to be wet from the unusually high Otter Tail River. The festival will be forced to move to higher ground: an adjoining parking lot. “We’re hoping everybody has patience,” Brause said, adding that “its going to be an adjustment” to stand on asphalt instead of soothing grass. “We’re just going to do the best we can,” Brause said. In spite of the rough waters the Phelps Mill Festival has encountered this year, Brause assures the public that they should not expect anything less from the event than they have in previous years. “I feel like we’re going to have a very good show,” Brause said. Admission is $3. Parking is free. For more information, contact Brause at 218-739-5377 or send an e-mail to pmfestival@dishmail.net — Nathan
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
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t’s time for fresh veggies. And the Lakes Area Farmers Market is ready to sell them. The market is open throughout the summer on Saturdays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many of the same vendors — and even more this year — but the big change has been the location. Due to the bike trail potentially being built through City Park, the farmers market moved to Peoples Park, located behind Zorbaz. “I didn’t want to get them in a situation mid-year and have to move them,” Detroit Lakes Public Works Director Brad Green said. Peoples Park, which also houses the new ice rinks, offers the convenience of better parking, onsite bathroom facilities and an onsite kitchen for more cooking demonstrations, which will be scheduled later this summer. Not only are there changes at the market, there have been changes on the board as well. Lynette Price has been named president of the farmers market board. While she doesn’t sell products at the market, she 26 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
still wanted to be involved for health and economical reasons. “I believe strongly that we need to offer fresh, homegrown produce,” she said. And, it’s an opportunity to bring more people to the Detroit Lakes community, she added. “We want to have community members on our board,” member Dallas Flynn said. It doesn’t mean they have to sell items at the market, but instead be involved in the community. Still fairly early in the growing season, especially with the weather setbacks, there are a limited but growing slection of produce and goods for sale. “Peoples Park is an awesome opportunity to build on and bring in new vendors,” Price said, adding that anyone with produce, flowers or other products should think about joining and selling their products. Membership has grown from about 30 to 40 members, and the market has a policy of no more than 10 percent of the market may be crafts. Produce has to be raised locally, and all other products must be made by the person selling them. “We have a good board, good officers, and we’re looking for a super season,” Flynn said. — Pippi Mayfield DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Events
Cruise DL Night Classic enthusiasts encouraged to show off car or just come view them
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ith a mile-long beach on one side and popular bars and restaurants on the other, West Lake Drive has long been an ideal road for summer cruising. Now, antique car enthusiasts can ride the strip in style with Cruise DL Night, held the second Wednesday of every month through September, from 4 to 9 p.m. “It’s modeled around some of the other cruise nights that people around here are familiar with,” said Carrie Johnston, who organized the event in coalition with the Chamber. The first Cruise DL Night featured a variety of antique and other classic “cruising vehicles” from a number of area car clubs such as Thief River Falls, Fargo and Fergus Falls. According to Johnston, the event began when “a local car club approached the chamber and said that they wanted to do it here, because we were the only town with a beach.” “We said ‘yeah, great, if it brings people to town, let’s do it,” Johnston said. “Everybody that we talked to was favorable with the idea of the Cruise DL Night,” said Lee Swanson who, as well as being one of the initial supporters a Cruise Night in Detroit Lakes, showed two antique vehicles at the event. Creating a successful Cruise DL Night in downtown Detroit Lakes was easier said than done, though. “Changing the two-way traffic to a one-way” on the beach portion of West Lake Drive was “interesting,” 28 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
Johnston noted. This allowed cars to park “car-show style” along the beach side of West Lake Drive, so people could closely admire the cars and speak with their owners. And even with the extra parking spaces (reportedly about 70 total) allotted for along West Lake Drive by making it a one-way, parking was inadequate. “We didn’t have enough room,” Johnston said, “so I think we’re going to expand a little bit.” However, the parking shortage speaks more to the blowout success of the first-ever Cruise DL Night, than inadequate planning. “I think it was probably more than we expected,” Swanson said. “We didn’t know how many cars would fit in that area, and we didn’t know how many cars would come,” Swanson noted, which led to some planning difficulties. “With the turnout that we had, I’m hoping they will extend the area another block to the West,” he added, “Because we ran out of room.” Car-showers were reduced to parking in places such as the Lakeside Tavern and Zorbaz lots. Johnston estimated 85 cars were shown at the event, while Swanson guessed there were over 100 total. Whatever the actual numbers may have been, Swanson added, the first Cruise DL Night was “very successful.” “It went over very well,” Swanson said. For more information on upcoming Cruise DL Nights, or to register, contact Carrie Johnston at the Chamber: (218) 847-9202. — Nathan Kitzmann DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Tuesdays, Shakespeare in Park
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he Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell is going to be a busy place this summer, from concerts to productions. Tuesdays in the Park offers free music every Tuesday evening through Aug. 30. Each week there are different musicians bringing their sound to the stage. Concert-goers are allowed, and in fact encouraged, to bring their picnic baskets and blankets, and turn an ordinary concert into an outdoor family event. Tuesdays in the Park runs from 6 to 7 p.m. during the summer. Check the calendar on page 6 of the Summer Scene magazine for a list of who performs which Tuesday. This summer, Shakespeare in the Park is celebrating its third year of free outdoor performances, with its rendition of “All’s Well That Ends Well.” The story of the play is quite simple: orphan girl (Helena) meets rich boy (Bertram) and falls in love. However, since she is not nobly born, he wants nothing
to do with her. The play follows all the tricks Helena pulls to get Bertram to fall in love with her as he runs away time and time again, ending with the Queen of France stepping in and marrying them. “All’s Well That Ends Well” is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-performed plays, as it falls into the “problem plot” category. It’s lighthearted, but it’s not exactly a comedy in the standard sense. It’s as though Shakespeare took all the elements of a fairy tale — unrequited love that is tested over and over, the maid marrying the prince, and a king who saves the day — and inserts a little reality into the proceedings. The comedy comes from reality meeting the fairy tale and the odd situations that result from it. “All’s Well that Ends Well” will run July 1-3, weather permitting. Regular performances will start at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances will begin at 2 p.m. Every show is free and open to the public. For more information on Tuesdays in the Park or Shakespeare in the Park, call the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center at (218)-847-4221.
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DL Community, Cultural Center
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t’s all under one roof at the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, home of the Historic Holmes Theatre. Whether you’re a guest to the area, hosting family or friends or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, come visit and you’ll be sure to have a good time.
Historic Holmes Theatre
Join us for our Tuesdays in the Park concert series every Tuesday night in the City Park Bandshell. Area bands will delight the audience as they enjoy live music in the outdoors in the heart of Detroit Lakes. F r o m 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity is holding a picnic dinner, so there’s no need to pack a picnic basket. Grab a bite, then grab a seat & get ready for the best in local music. You won’t be disappointed! The picnic & music is freewill, so no need for advance tickets. On Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m., join “The Shadows,” for tributes to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Bobby Vee & Roy Orbison. Then kick up your heels and dance in the Ballroom after the concert. Do you have kids that like to be on stage and have an interest in Theatre? Students are invited to join in Youth Theatre Camp, Monday-Friday, August 22-26. This intensive camp teaches ages 6-12 all they need to know (& make!) about the artistry and craft of produc30 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011
ing a theatrical show. Kids won’t want to miss Glass Camp July 11-13 with “The Glass Lady,” Becky Mitchell as they create 3 glass projects in 3 days. They’ll make a Tic Tac Toe Board, Funky Mosaic Mirror & a Stepping Stone for the garden. Stay tuned for announcements mid-summer about the Holmes Theatre’s 2011-12 season as we bring the world to Detroit Lakes. Watch www.dlccc.org for new shows and events.
Fitness center
If it’s fitness and recreation you’re looking for, the DLCCC’s state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center is the place. With hundreds of pieces of weight equipment, cardio machines, an eight-lane pool, a three-lane running track, two basketball courts, two racquetball courts & a 140-foot waterslide, our state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center has become “the center” for fitness and fun. The new addition, “The Backyard” will be opening July 19, so be sure to bring the whole family and play together. With a giant playland, added cardio & weight areas, playland party room, kidzone, youth court/ multi-purpose gym, specialty fitness studio & more, you won’t have time to get bored! Day passes, annual and month-to-month memberDETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
ships are available. Also, check out our group exercise classes such as Zumba, Center Cycling, Lunch Express, Aqua Combo & more. New participants welcome! Download a class schedule at www.dlccc.org. Summer programs for youth and adults are open to both members and non-members.
Swim lessons
Summer Afternoon Session III: July 11-July 21 There is a $10 additional charge for registrations received less than 4 days prior to lesson start date If you’re an adult swimmer looking to hone your skills & gain that competitive edge, watch for updates on Master’s Swimming sessions. This class is perfect for recreational swimmers as well as competitive athletes. Private & semi-private lessons also available that fit your schedule & help you reach your specific goals.
Youth programs
Summer Dive Camp Join high school diving coach Bobbi Jo Koons to learn the ins & outs of diving. Session II: 3rd-5th grade, July 18-28, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Thurs. classes end at 5:30 PM) Need a place for the kids during the week? Whether it’s one day or five, DLCCC Summer Day Camp will keep kids busy all summer long. From crafts & sports to swimming and gym time, there’s something for all interests. For youth entering grades K-5, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 26- September 2 (excluding holidays). If you’ve got a football fan in your house (boy or girl), bring them to the Free Phil Hansen Football Kids Kamp — Wednesday, July 27. They’ll go through 12 interactive drill stations, a sportsmanship talk from former NFL player Phil Hansen & much more. Ages: 5-9, 4-6 p.m., Ages: 10-13, 6-8 p.m. Kids can also go to “The Rec,” where a kid can be a kid. From June 6th- August 12th, there will be summer Rec activities at the City Park. Youth are allowed to come and go as they please. There will also be free Rec special events and crafts on Tuesdays & Thursdays!
Adult programs
Get ready to ride during the Detroit Lakes MidSummer Bike Tour & Kids’ Ride — See the beauty of the lakes area as you choose a 13-, 26- or 43-mile ride on Saturday, July 9. Part of the 76th Annual Jaycees Water Carnival. Register online at www.dlwatercarnival. com. It’s still a couple months away, but the 16th Annual Dick Beardsley run will be here before you know. Join Dick Beardsley and guest legend Bill Squires for the lakes area’s premier running event. Run with the legends, Saturday, September 10. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.dickbeardsleyrun.com.
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Activities
SuLaine, Shady Hollow markets
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or those looking to find bottom-dollar deals, peruse, or just experience an eclectic side of the Detroit Lakes community, there are two flea markets in the area, both of which will be active this summer.
Shady Hollow
Shady Hollow Flea Market will return for it’s 42nd year of outdoor shopping, and is still owned and operated by the same people — the Jones and Hanson families — who have run it for 30 years. “We have a variety of merchandise out there,” said Ardys Hanson, who assists in operating Shady Hollow. “There are antiques, collectibles, new stuff, homemade jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, plants,” she continued, as well as “one double-building that sells only purses.” But that’s not all. Besides the many items available for sale, Shady Hollow offers an oasis of friendliness and community bonding which is not typically found at establishments of its kind. “Many people come after church to have coffee and look around,” Hanson said. “They often meet friends and come every week, not necessarily to buy anything.” “It’s been a melting pot for the whole area for years.” And of course, for the inevitable hunger pangs following a long day of shopping, Shady Hollow sells kettle corn and hosts its own eating establishment. Shady Hollow is open every Sunday, starting at 6 SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2011 | 32
a.m. Depending on the crowd, it closes at either 3 or 4 in the afternoon.
SuLaine’s
On hot and rainy days, market-goers can seek shelter in the indoor facilities of Sulaine’s, also located in Detroit Lakes. “We’re climate controlled,” said Sue Peterson, the owner of Sulaine’s. “In the summer we’re cool, and in the winter we’re warm. That’s one of the advantages of being indoors instead of outdoors. Sulaine’s also offers the advantage of being run in conjunction with the Antique Mall, which is located next-door. “Some of the dealers that are at the Antique Mall are over at the Flea Market,” said Peterson, resulting in an increased array of opportunities for shoppers. Some examples of what shoppers might find at Sulaine’s include: specialized coffee, clothing, hand-made items, sporting collectibles, glassware and vintage furniture. The store offers everything, said Peterson, from “typical low-end flea market things to antiques and collectibles. “We have some inexpensive items, and some expensive stuff.” The mall also boasts its eclectic side. “We have a palm reader,” said Peterson, adding that “its always lots of fun.” “They don’t have that other places.” — Nathan Kitz-
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Eat down the street! Dining in Detroit Lakes When you’re on vacation often the best part is going out to eat and trying the local restaurants. Well, we’ve made it easy for you with the following Restaurant Guide. You’ll find a great mix of casual and fine dining, along with some outdoor options as well.
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Grow. Together.
At Sanford Health, we are growing to meet the needs of our communities. We are committed to bringing new facilities, broadened services and even better care and connection. We are proud to be a part of Detroit Lakes. We invite you to learn more about our new Same Day Surgery and expanded services.