Cultural Center Holiday Happenings 2023

Get into the Spirit of holidays with us!

New York Mills, MN, November 28, 2023- The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is offering multitude of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this year! All are invited to join us for these community art event events!

• Artist Bazzar- November 29-December 2 @ NYMRCC. Stock-Up Sale Friday and Saturday December 1 & 2
• Winter Fundraiser- Wednesday, Novemeber 29, 6-8PM @ NYM City Hall Ballroom
• CA$H for Christmas Raffle drawing @ fundraiser (need not to be present)- win $2,000
• “Belonging” Local Exhibit Gallery Opening Reception- Friday, December 1, 4-6PM @ NYMRCC
• Wednesday Workshop: Coffee and Cardamom @ NYM Senior Center, 1-4PM
• Meat Raffle @ VFW by Cultural Center volunteers, Friday, December 8, 6PM @ NYM VFW Post 3289
• The Eclectics Bluegrass Trio Concert- Friday, December 8, 7:30PM @ NYMRCC
• Art for lunch: Wire Ornaments- Thursday, December 14, 12PM @ NYMRCC
• Longest Night Music Festival- Thursday, December 21, 7PM @ NYMRCC
• Weekly: Sit & Stitch- Thursdays 5-7PM @ NYMRCC

Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale: All are invited to SHOP LOCAL at our 14th annual Artist Bazaar! Local artist set up tables in our gallery and visitors can find unique giftable items to complete your holiday shopping. Open Regular hours November 24-December 2. Stock-Up Sale Friday & Saturday December 1 & 2 includes ALL Artist Bazaar items AND all Gift Store items! Best deals of the year! The more you spend, the more you save! AND- enjoy complimentary [& beautiful] figt wrapping on Saturday 10am-3pm! Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/2023-artist-bazaar-stock-up-sale/

Winter Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 29 from 6-8PM at the NYM City Hall Ballroom. All are invited to enjoy lots of fun ways to support our creative community! Youth ballet Recital @6PM, MN- Made Winter Gifts and Creative Treasures for purchase (including Porch Pots, birch deer, MN checkerboards, and MORE!), mystery grab, hot cocoa bar, whiskey tasting by Mills Liquors, and Online auction kick-off! Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/2023-winter-fundraiser/

WIN CA$H FOR CHRISTMAS! Drawing for CA$H Raffle held at Winter Fundraiser on November 29. (Need NOT to present to win.) Grand Prize $2,000 CASH! 2nd & 3rd prizes are $200 each. Tickets $50 each, only 180 sold. Buy tickets at the CUltural Center or from one of our board members (Sarah Carlson, Alison Francis, Latham Hetland, Nicole Lalum, Mindi Larson, Katy Olson, Jennifer Parta, Teresa Pederson, Kirstin Robers, Mary Jo Robers, Lynne Penke Valdes). All proceeds support our creative community! Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/cah-raffle-tickets-for-sale-now/

Belonging Gallery Reception: Join us on Friday, December 1 from 4-6PM for the local opening of part 2 of our “Belonging” project- the unveiling of more than 185 portraits and thoughts on belonging taken right here in our local region by Photographer & storyteller John Noltner! This event is free to attend and open to ALL. Light refreshments provided. Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/exploring-belonging-one-story-at-a-time/

Coffee & Cardamom @ NYM Senior Center: Our December Wednesday Workshop is on the road! Join us at the Senior Center (12 N Walker Ave, NYM) on Wednesday, December 6 from 1-4PM to learn how to make Finnish pulla bread in time for the holidays at this special collaborative workshop! Bring your own mixing bowl if you can , all other supplies will be provided. This workshop fee will help support the Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. Cost: $40| 15 Spots available. Click here to Register: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/62011-wednesday-workshop-coffee-and-cardamom Learn More: https://www.kulcher.org/fall-2023-workshops-the-cultural-center/

Meat Raffel @ NYM VFW: We are thrilled to be partnering with our local VFW to raise funds for our community programs! Join board or staff volunteers at the NYM VFW Post 3289 each month on the second Friday at 6PM for your chance to win some delicious meat to take home! Next on Friday, December 8 at 6PM. Open to all!

The Eclectics Concert on Friday, December 8 @ 7:30PM brings you bluegrass music back to NYM in partnership with the NYM Friends of the Library! Adult Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door; Students $5. Cash bar & snacks provided. Click here to get tickets: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/62159-the-eclectics-bluegrass-concert Learn More: https://ottertaillakescountry.com/the-eclectics-concert/

Art for Lunch: Wire Ornaments held on Thursday, December 14th @ noon (and every second Thursday)! Opens to all ages 16+. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a beverage on us! $10 fee covers supplies and instruction by Artistic Director Cheryl Bannes. Call ahead to guarantee your spot (218) 385-3339, or just show up! Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/longest-night-music-festival-2023/

Longest Night Music Festival is an annual community favorite! Held each year on December 21 @7PM, an eclectic mix of beloved local artists play music, share poetry, and celebrate the spirit of the season and community connections. FREE to attend & open to ALL! Cash bar & snacks provided. Donations are welcome to support local music at the event or online here: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/62281-longest-night-music-festival-online-donation-page Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/longest-night-music-festival-2023/

Sit & Stitch is an informal gathering of local fiber artists held weekly at the Cultural Center on Thursdays from 5-7PM. Free to attend and open to all! Come work on your projects, visit with other fiber art enthusiasts, peruse our free assortment of shared yarns, needles, and supplies, and make new connections! Learn more:https://www.kulcher.org/sit-n-stitch-2023/

All of us at the Cultural Center send out gratitude for the community support we receive all year long, and warm wishes for a fun & festive holiday season! We hope to see you at one or all of our community events!

As a reminder, Cultural Center events are ALWAYS open to ALL! Many of our events are free to attend. If tickets or registration is required, it is noted. Members and donors provide essential financial support to our organization, and we are so thankful for all of our supporters! That said, memberships are NOT required to attend our events- our doors are always open to all.