What a year it has been!
B ecause of you, we've been able to start a rock band program and expand our art and pottery offerings. To provide music and art scholarships for ALL of our youth programming. Our building is warmer and brighter brighter with more energy-efficient lighting and heating. Come January we will have beautiful indoor and outdoor signs that include Ojibwe language translations. In fact, singer, storyteller and artist Annie Humphrey will help us celebrate on January 13 (tickets to be listed soon!)
When you support us with your dollars, time, or ideas, we are able to be there for all those who dream about making music, creating art, and, in the best of all possible ways, reaching their full potential. Thank you for helping to make dreams come true.
With gratitude and heartfelt appreciation,
Tricia, Headwaters Executive Director
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Thanks to our supportive community, staff, & board
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 We were able to raise $1,325 in the month of November with our Give to the Max campaign. Schmitt Music was kind enough to offer a $500 cash match AND also donated a Fender ukulele for a giveaway. Congrats to the lucky winner! |
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Thank you to all our supporters for your generosity throughout the year! Consider making a tax deductible donation at our website and even becoming a sustaining member before the end of the year ❤❤❤
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Headwaters by the Numbers
for the month of November
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20 Music Instructors • 12 Instruments
7 Arts Instructors • 12 group class offerings!
30 Years of Music & heART!
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Experiences, swag, gift cards, oh my!
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Lil Artist for ages 2.5-5
Saturdays 10-10:45 am Jan. 21-March 11
Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 pm, Jan. 24-March 14
Color, texture, pattern, shapes and more! Lil Artist is an 8 session program for children ages 2.5-5 and their guardian. $150/ child-adult pair
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Mini Musician for Pre-k
Spring Block Wednesdays
March 15 – Feb 1, 10:30-11:15am
Each child is required to be accompanied by a parent, guardian
$150/ child-adult pair
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The formula: Musicians ages 10-16 with 1-2 years experience in guitar, drums, piano, bass or voice. 3 experienced, fun instructors. Music from Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, Nirvana, The Cranberries, AC/DC & Joan Jett. Sunday afternoons of hands-on learning, friendship, and making music. The name the group chose for their Dec. 17 show? Bumble Grunge! The Winter Block begins Jan. 8 - what a great gift to give the young musician in your life!
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Music & Movement for ages 5-8
Fridays, 4:00-4:45 pm
Winter Block Dec. 2-Feb. 3
Spring Block March 17- May 19
Each child is required to be accompanied by a parent, guardian
$150/ participant
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Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse celebrates the last month of 2022 with live music and community on December 2 at 7pm (sign up begins at 6:30pm) with featured act The Swivets.
The Swivets are Casey Rasmussen, NikkieLee Nolden, and Lisa Dixon. The group formed after NikkiLee and Lisa met while preparing to instruct at this summer's Headwaters Rock Band Bootcamp. Co-instructor Casey overheard their need for a drummer, and the rest is history! Read more here.
Held on the first Friday of most months, the Headwaters Open Mic offers a welcoming and supportive community for musicians and spoken-word performers. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to sign up for a 10 to 15 minute set. Admission is $3 per person or $7 for families.
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Intro to Needle Felting with Sharon Nordrum
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Headwaters Music & Arts hosts Intro to Needle Felting, a workshop for area adults led by local artist Sharon Nordrum. Needle felting is sculpting with fiber. This tactile art form began as a utilitarian method of manipulating wool and other natural fibers with its roots evidenced in many cultures around the world. Learn about both flat and more 3D sculptural needle felting in this two session workshop, held 6-8pm Monday Dec. 5 and Tuesday Dec. 6.
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Participants will learn by creating a small seasonal ornament, and can opt to bring their own ornament design or choose from one of the many designs on hand. All supplies will be provided. Though some may finish a couple of projects over the course of the two night class, those who do not finish their ornament will go home with everything they need to complete their project. Read more and register.
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Your invited!
Headwaters members & friends are invited to our annual meeting 5:30pm Tues. Jan. 17 at Wild Hare Bistro. Celebrate 2022 highlights, review the 2023 strategic plan, and elect board members and officers. All are welcome! Virtual attendance is also an option, please rsvp to Tricia Andrews or 218.444.5606. We are also seeking additional board members. Read more. |
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Join us Dec. 16 & 17 for a weekend of special Bemidji events!
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Headwaters Music & Arts joins Watermark Art Center for a special weekend of shopping in support of the Anishinaabe Artisan Market Sale at the Historic Carnegie Library. Join us at Headwaters Music & Arts for hot chocolate and cookies during these awesome (and free!) music performances.
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Friday Dec. 16
7pm Bell Choir at Headwaters
Saturday Dec. 16
1pm First City Singers at Headwaters
2pm First City Singers at Watermark Art Center
6pm Headwaters Rock Band at Headwaters
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See the full schedule here.
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Upcoming Events
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November 30th
Mini Musician for children ages 3-4 their grown-ups | Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am Nov. 30 – Feb. 1 | $150/ child-adult pair, $75/ additional sibling
December 2nd
Music & Movement for ages 5-8 | Fridays, 4:00-4:45 pm, December 2-February 3 | $150 for each participant
Headwaters Open Mic & CoffeeHouse | 7:00 pm | Headwaters Music & Arts | $3 / person or $7 / family
December 5th
Intro to Needle Felting with Sharon Nordrum| Monday Dec 5 and Tuesday Dec, 6, 6-8 pm | $75 for each participant
December 16th
Headwaters Bell Choir performance | 7pm | free and open to the public
December 17th
First City Singers performance | 1 pm at Headwaters Music & Arts, 2pm at Watermark Art Center | free and open to the public
Headwaters Rock Band performance | 6pm | free and open to the public
January 7th
Headwaters Open Mic & CoffeeHouse | 7:00 pm | Headwaters Music & Arts | $3 / person or $7 / family
January 8th
Rock Band Winter Block | for ages 10-16 | Sundays 1-3:30pm Jan 8-March 19 with a final planned performance Saturday, March 25 | $180 per participant
January 21st
Lil Artist for ages 2.5-5 & their guardian | for ages 2.5-5 | Saturdays 10-10:45 am Jan. 21-March 11 $150/ child-adult pair
January 24th
Lil Artist for ages 2.5-5 & their guardian | Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 pm, Jan. 24-March 14 | $150/ child-adult pair
February 3rd
Headwaters Open Mic & CoffeeHouse | 7:00 pm | Headwaters Music & Arts | $3 / person or $7 / family
February 17th
Instructor Showcase | Headwaters Music & Arts
March 3rd
Headwaters Open Mic & CoffeeHouse | 7:00 pm | Headwaters Music & Arts | $3 / person or $7 / family
March 15th
Mini Musician for ages 2-4 & their guardian | Wednesdays March 15-Feb 1, 10:30-11:15am | $150/ child-adult pair
March 17th
Music & Movement for ages 5-8 | Fridays, 4:00-4:45 pm, March 17- May 19 | $150 for each participant
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