New sculptures bedeck Park Rapids trail

City officials unveiled new sculptures at Red Bridge Park and downtown Park Rapids this spring.

Initiated in 2018, the Park Rapids Sculpture Trail is a collaboration of the city of Park Rapids and the Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.

New artworks in the park include “Thread to the Past” and “Down Boy” by Keith Raivo – depicting a crane and a dog – as well as Michael Pettit’s “Dragonfly,” Molly Wiste’s “Girl and Fox” and “Nautilus” by the father-son team of James and Ryan Pedersen.

The trail continues through the downtown area, showcasing “Dot to Dot” by Barb Christiansen, “Starnomoly” by Daniel Durst, “The Eternal Flame” by Isaac Kidder, “”Triangle Play” by Sunghee Min, “Farmhouse Fish” by Tim Nelsen, “Drip Edge” by Craig Snyder, “White Earth Calendar” by Simon Zornes and “Big Money” by Pettit.

The 13 sculptures will remain in place for one year. More information will be available soon at www.heartlandarts.org/pages/sculpture-trail/sculpture-trail.php.

Join the great community gettogether’s 11th summer concert series, 2nd Street Stage, on Thursday nights through Aug. 17.

The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association hosts the free, outdoor concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. with bands, a beer garden and family activities downtown. Bring your own lawn chair.

The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. for a social hour while you find your spot, listen to the sound check and greet neighbors and friends. Support this great event by buying an official 2023 button and receive $2 off all beverages at the beer garden.

To see the complete summer line up, go to www.parkrapidsdowntown.com or follow on Facebook at 2nd St. Stage.

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