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  • Legacy Chorale – Songs for the Ages

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The Legacy Chorale and Legacy Youth Chorale will join forces to present a program which will reflect on conditions of the human experience, told through the perspective of different stages of life. The concert features more than 120 performers of all ages, presenting a variety of music from Bach and Brahms to featured works by…

  • Tonic Sol-Fa

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Tonic Sol-fa’s final holiday tour, closing the book on a legendary run with one last, unforgettable performance. Emmy award-winning vocal ensemble headquartered in Minneapolis, you won't want to miss this show! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Ghost Light Cabaret with Andrea Ross

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Where torch songs flicker and phantoms sing. Step into the shadows of the stage for an unforgettable evening of Broadway’s most hauntingly beautiful music. Broadway's Andrea Ross joins pianist and festival artistic director Scott Lykins for a spellbinding journey through classic and contemporary show tunes, just in time for Halloween. From the chilling romance of…

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    World Ballet Company – The Great Gatsby Ballet

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Something Great is coming to Brainerd this Fall! Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

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    World Ballet Company – The Great Gatsby Ballet

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Something Great is coming to Brainerd this Fall! Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Indigenous People’s Celebration

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The community is invited to gather for an evening of reflection, learning, and celebration at the Indigenous People’s Celebration on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd. Guests will enjoy music, storytelling, and cultural sharing that honor the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples in our region…

  • The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel – Starring Michael Cavanaugh

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and acharismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in theBroadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out,Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for 3years with over 1,200…

  • Join or Die Community Screening

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Director Rebecca Davis…

  • Cultivating Communities Summit

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    This two-day summit combines social cohesion with inclusive economies and workforce, equity in education, and environmental justice through presentations, interactive opportunities, and moments of artistic expression.  Join other individuals and organizations as we connect in ways that weave community and offer authentic conversations, as well as a place to find a slice of joy, celebration…

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    LAMF Wagner’s Ring

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Three powerful scores, two mythic rings, and one concert to rule them all. Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra…

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    LAMF Wagner’s Ring

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Three powerful scores, two mythic rings, and one concert to rule them all. Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra…

  • LAMF Haydn & Shostakovich

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    A galloping evening of music to keep you on your toes. Did a chandelier really fall from the ceiling during the premiere of Haydn’s symphony? What ancient secrets lie behind the iconic bronze Horses of Venice’s St. Mark’s Cathedral? Join us for a lively evening where comedy, boldness, and historical intrigue converge. Haydn and Shostakovich…

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    LAMF Hänsel & Gretel

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Get lost in the pines and lady slippers as we follow Hänsel and Gretel on their magical journey, with a luscious score by Engelbert Humperdinck and a world premiere production. Described as “a standout” by Opera News, Ariana Wehr makes her festival debut as Gretel alongside the Joy in Singing Foundation’s “Debut Artist of the…

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    LAMF Hänsel & Gretel

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Get lost in the pines and lady slippers as we follow Hänsel and Gretel on their magical journey, with a luscious score by Engelbert Humperdinck and a world premiere production. Described as “a standout” by Opera News, Ariana Wehr makes her festival debut as Gretel alongside the Joy in Singing Foundation’s “Debut Artist of the…

  • LAMF Magical Keys

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Presto chango! Prepare to be amazed as music and magic come together with award-winning pianist and master illusionist Igor Lipinski. The entire family will marvel by dazzling sleight-of-hand, suspenseful storytelling, and breathtaking piano virtuosity. From the brilliance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s radiant rhapsody to the sparkle of George Gershwin’s gleaming concerto, the magic of music shines…

  • LAMF A Night at the Opera

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Witness the fusion of music and drama. Perfect for opera fans of all ages, this concert showcases the stars of tomorrow and the LAMF Symphony Orchestra in excerpts from opera’s most famous and fascinating stories. The LAMF Resident Artist Program provides singers early in their careers with mentorship and performance opportunities. These artists work one-on-one…

  • LAMF The Nightingale

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Take flight in a musical fairy tale. This enchanting chamber music concert celebrates the elegance and charm of our feathered friends. Loki Karuna brings Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale to life with a newly composed musical narration. Camille Saint-Saëns and Olivier Messiaen capture the magic of birdsong, while Ernest Chausson’s groundbreaking Concerto for Violin, Piano,…

  • LAMF Symphonie Fantastique

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    An impassioned artist, legendary women, and a wizard in training. Rich with magical characters and riveting storytelling, our season opens with two of the most spellbinding orchestral works of all time. Enchanted broomsticks spiral into chaos in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, bringing whimsical mischief to life. Hector Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique sweeps us into a vivid opium-fueled…

  • LAMF Gala: Spellbound

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Broadway sensations Meghan Picerno and Andrea Ross will leave you Spellbound, performing with Christian Reif and the Lakes Area Music Festival symphony in the gala kick off to the season. Our largest fundraiser of the year, Spellbound includes pre-concert dinner packages, a live auction, and opportunities to support the world class professional musicians who bring…

  • Koo Koo Concert

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Brainerd Early Childhood is bringing Koo Koo live in concert to the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts on May 29th! Get your tickets now and join us for a dance party for the senses! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Michael W. Smith Concert

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Wonderful concert with Grammy and Dove award winning superstar Michael W. Smith on May 18th, 2025. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Concert for a Cause

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Our Concert for a Cause features The Pamela McNeill Band performing her show "Janis, Stevie, Dolly and Me!" Pamela McNeill performs songs from three of her most beloved musical influences; Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton. Her high energy 7-piece band will also weave in some of the Winona, Minnesota native’s original songs. With…

  • Kathy Mattea – Live Music at Gichi-ziibi

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center presents KATHY MATTEA Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4#1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum…

  • All Choirs Concert at Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm | Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, BrainerdThe All Choirs Concert combines the spring programs of the Legacy Chorale and Legacy Youth Chorale into one performance. This concert will begin with the first half of the Legacy Chorale’s Minnesota Sings program, continue with sets by LYC’s Choristers and Concert Choir,…

  • The Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious – Live Music at Gichi-ziibi

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Takin’ It To The Limit: An Eagles Tribute Two bands, Collective Unconscious and The Fabulous Armadillos, combine talents to present their most remarkable tribute concert to The Eagles – the quintessential band of the ’70s and ’80s. Audiences have embraced every minute of this incredible concert event and are known to sing and even dance…

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    Homegrown – Heartland Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert Series

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    HSO’s spring concert series #Homegrown will feature the winners of the 2025 Echo Kowalzek Youth Concerto Competition: Hailee Colgrove & Zayn Nimis-Ibrahim. Saturday’s evening performance will be in Little Falls on March 22, 2025 at Charles D. Martin Auditorium at Little Falls High School at 7:30pm. Sunday’s afternoon performance will be in Brainerd on March…

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    Homegrown – Heartland Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert Series

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    HSO’s spring concert series #Homegrown will feature the winners of the 2025 Echo Kowalzek Youth Concerto Competition: Hailee Colgrove & Zayn Nimis-Ibrahim. Saturday’s evening performance will be in Little Falls on March 22, 2025 at Charles D. Martin Auditorium at Little Falls High School at 7:30pm. Sunday’s afternoon performance will be in Brainerd on March…

  • Shroud of Turin Exhibit and Presentation

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Come experience a world-class exhibit and presentation on the Shroud of Turin, revered for centuries as the actual burial cloth of Jesus. Join us March 19th for an incredible evening of faith and discovery at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts as we explore the science, history, and controversy surrounding the Shroud of Turin. Doors…

  • Knights of Columbus Men’s Conference

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Men’s Conference Healing Hope and Joy. Bishop Felton of the Duluth Diocese and Fr Phillip Scott from The Jesus Family in Tampa Florida. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Songs Without Words

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Pianist Audrey Vardanaga joins strings from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra bringing music from the Romantic period, including Amy Beach's stunning Piano Quintet. Curator of this program, Vardanaga explains: “When choosing the pieces for this program, I was thinking about Amy Beach’s deeply romantic voice and how it relates so naturally with…

  • Dragons and Mythical Beasts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS CALLING ALL BRAVE HEROES! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the…

  • Brainerd – Christmas with Lori Line 2024

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Spend an intimate evening with Lorie around the piano as she shares heartwarming stories and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Rock N Roll XMAS Spectacular 2024

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Our Most Requested Holiday Show!   A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you’ve never heard before. Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn't…

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    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Holidays begin with the Nutcracker! The most favorite Christmas classic of all is coming to the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, and you are invited to the show! World Ballet Company presents Nutcracker LIVE on stage, and features multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most beloved holiday tradition to life.…

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    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Holidays begin with the Nutcracker! The most favorite Christmas classic of all is coming to the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, and you are invited to the show! World Ballet Company presents Nutcracker LIVE on stage, and features multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most beloved holiday tradition to life.…

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert Series – Most Wonderful Time

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    HSO’s winter concert series #MostWonderfulTime will feature the Northern US premiere of Sonya Leonore Stahl’s Symphonukkah as well as The Legacy Youth Chorale under the direction of Kennedy Niska. Music from Frozen, Holiday Songs from Home Alone, & other Christmas themed arrangements will be performed. Musical selections will include Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells Forever, Parade…

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert Series – Most Wonderful Time

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    HSO’s winter concert series #MostWonderfulTime will feature the Northern US premiere of Sonya Leonore Stahl’s Symphonukkah as well as The Legacy Youth Chorale under the direction of Kennedy Niska. Music from Frozen, Holiday Songs from Home Alone, & other Christmas themed arrangements will be performed. Musical selections will include Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells Forever, Parade…

  • Music General Holiday Show – Elf

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Please join us for our 2024 Holiday Recital! TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 9:00am. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

  • Rise with Rob & Friends

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Join us for an inspiring night of hope with Rob and friends! Enjoy heartfelt music and stories from singer-songwriters Patrick Mayberry, Micah Tyler, and Emerson Day as they share their songs and the stories behind them. Don’t miss this uplifting evening! Artists: Patrick Mayberry, Micah Tyler, & Emerson Day View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

  • LAMF – MegaMusicals ft. Andrea Ross

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Program of songs from Broadway Blockbusters, to be announced from the stage Join us for an unforgettable evening at our upcoming concert – MegaMusicals – featuring the Broadway soprano Andrea Ross. She will take you on a captivating journey through the heart-wrenching melodies and exhilarating anthems that have defined generations of musical theatre. From iconic…

  • Matt Maher – Music, Healing, Hope and Joy Concert

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Brainerd Catholic Speaker Series is excited to announce a special live performance by the renowned Christian artist Matt Maher, on November 16, 2024, at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, located at Brainerd High School. The event will begin at 7:00 PM, offering a powerful evening filled with music, healing, hope, and joy. Matt Maher,…

  • I Am…He Said – A Neil Diamond Tribute

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond! I am... He Said "We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The…

  • Legacy Chorale Presents: All Choirs Concert

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota proudly presents the ‘All Choirs Concert’ – featuring all of the choirs in our adult & youth programs! This concert begins with the Legacy Youth Chorale’s fall program, Be the Light, which explores poignant text, using imagery of light throughout to communicate feelings of warmth, comfort, and joy. Listeners…

  • Fire in the Village Presents Zaka’an Celebration

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    “Our Fire in the Village tour brings music, storytelling, visual art and an all-inclusive spirit, to gather and create together, so that we recognize the power that is within each of us”. (Annie Humphrey). This concert will feature the songwriting of Annie Humphrey and David Huckfelt, as well as artistic expressions from fashion to multimedia…

  • Tenth Avenue North – Live Music at Gichi-ziibi

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Tenth Avenue North Doors: October 18, 2024 7:00 PM Premium: $65.00 Early Entry: $35.00 General Admission: $25.00 All seating is General Admission – First come, First served. Premium: $65 (limited qty)The Premium ticket experience includes first entry into the venue for priority seating, a pre-show QA and photo op, and a Premium Guest tour laminate!…

  • Martial Arts Performance & Battle of the Bands!

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    "Team Ascension Martial Arts invites you to sample Brainerd's finest musical groups in a roaring Battle of the Bands to be held August 31st from 10 - 4 PM followed by a martial arts theatre performance experience at 5 and 7 PM. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.blackbeltsdontquit.org. Foyer to include…

  • LAMF A Hero’s Life

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The unrivaled brilliance of Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets sets the stage for the 2024 Lakes Area Music Festival’s closing ceremony. As the U.S. premiere of Lil Lacy’s Aurora honors new beginnings and the opportunities of a new day, Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) tells the ultimate story of adventure and accomplishment.…

  • LAMF A Hero’s Life

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The unrivaled brilliance of Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets sets the stage for the 2024 Lakes Area Music Festival’s closing ceremony. As the U.S. premiere of Lil Lacy’s Aurora honors new beginnings and the opportunities of a new day, Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) tells the ultimate story of adventure and accomplishment.…

  • LAMF A Hero’s Life

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The unrivaled brilliance of Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets sets the stage for the 2024 Lakes Area Music Festival’s closing ceremony. As the U.S. premiere of Lil Lacy’s Aurora honors new beginnings and the opportunities of a new day, Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) tells the ultimate story of adventure and accomplishment.…

  • LAMF Jackiw Plays Dvorak

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    In a deeply moving new work, American composer Leanna Primiani centers the heroic stories of the survivors of human trafficking, painting a sonic landscape that emerges from tragic darkness into hope and light, and awakening our understanding of this tragic issue. Stefan Jackiw, a virtuosic musician with “talent that’s off the scale” (The Washington Post)…

  • LAMF The Rake’s Progress

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Opera director Omer Ben Seadia and music director Christian Reif lead an all-star cast in an exquisite production of Igor Stravinsky’s delightfully clever opera, The Rake’s Progress. The story concerns the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, who deserts his rural country town and girlfriend Anne Trulove for the delights of London. Being seduced by…

  • LAMF The Rake’s Progress

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Opera director Omer Ben Seadia and music director Christian Reif lead an all-star cast in an exquisite production of Igor Stravinsky’s delightfully clever opera, The Rake’s Progress. The story concerns the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, who deserts his rural country town and girlfriend Anne Trulove for the delights of London. Being seduced by…

  • LAMF Thrills & Superheroes

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    With the powers of winds, strings, brass, and percussion combined, the ultimate superhero of the stage is formed! In this family-friendly concert narrated by Jeff Andrews and featuring music and story by Russell Peck, kids of all ages will embark on a spectacular journey through the dynamic forces, instruments, and individuals that make up a…

  • LAMF A Night at the Opera

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Whether you are a lifelong opera fan or just stepping into this world for the very first time, this is your chance to experience opera’s greatest moments all in one concert, featuring our cast of Resident Artists and the LAMF Symphony Orchestra. The Lakes Area Music Festival’s Resident Artist Program provides singers early in their…

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    LAMF Explore Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Kids in the Lakes Area won’t want to miss this weeklong day camp packed with activities and creativity! Participants will move, dance, sing, and play instruments every day and exercise their creative muscles through guided improvisation. Our team of Teaching Artists bring their expertise in drumming, improvisation, theater, vocal studies, visual arts, and conducting to…

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    LAMF Explore Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Kids in the Lakes Area won’t want to miss this weeklong day camp packed with activities and creativity! Participants will move, dance, sing, and play instruments every day and exercise their creative muscles through guided improvisation. Our team of Teaching Artists bring their expertise in drumming, improvisation, theater, vocal studies, visual arts, and conducting to…

  • LAMF Storms, Shipwrecks & Sorcery

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Storms, Shipwrecks, and Sorcery is a fantastical journey through some of the most dramatic music of the 17th and 18th centuries. This program evokes both literal storms and clouds of rage. Guest soprano Nola Richardson stunningly portrays two sorceresses scorned, both the anguished Armida from Handel’s Armida Abbandonata and the vengeful Médée, namesake of Clérambault’s…

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    LAMF Explore Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Kids in the Lakes Area won’t want to miss this weeklong day camp packed with activities and creativity! Participants will move, dance, sing, and play instruments every day and exercise their creative muscles through guided improvisation. Our team of Teaching Artists bring their expertise in drumming, improvisation, theater, vocal studies, visual arts, and conducting to…

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    LAMF Explore Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Kids in the Lakes Area won’t want to miss this weeklong day camp packed with activities and creativity! Participants will move, dance, sing, and play instruments every day and exercise their creative muscles through guided improvisation. Our team of Teaching Artists bring their expertise in drumming, improvisation, theater, vocal studies, visual arts, and conducting to…

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    LAMF Explore Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Kids in the Lakes Area won’t want to miss this weeklong day camp packed with activities and creativity! Participants will move, dance, sing, and play instruments every day and exercise their creative muscles through guided improvisation. Our team of Teaching Artists bring their expertise in drumming, improvisation, theater, vocal studies, visual arts, and conducting to…

  • LAMF Beethoven’s Ninth

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The season begins with the Lakes Area Music Festival’s most epic and joyful journey yet, in a single performance of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony. Christian Reif conducts the Orchestra in collaboration with a chorus of singers from the Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota, Brainerd High School, and the acclaimed Minneapolis-based choral ensemble, VocalEssence singing the…

  • LAMF Gala: Summon the Heroes

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    On July 26 the world's best athletes will gather in Paris for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. That same night the Lakes Area Music Festival celebrates the opening ceremonies of our 16th annual season, featuring 250 of the world's best classical musicians. This is the moment that will empower the next step of LAMF’s…

  • Business After Hours – Lakes Area Music Festival

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Gather your crew and join us for our most highly attended networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by Lakes Area Music Festival (LAMF) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4:30 - 6:00PM at the beautiful Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts. Guests will enjoy mixing with other Chamber members and musicians from the LAMF orchestra, a…

  • Acoust-i-Dillos 2 at the Gichi-ziibi center for the Arts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Don’t let the name fool you. We aren’t going unplugged, but we are playing songs whose foundation was built from acoustic guitars and acoustic instruments. Songs from groups like America (“Horse With No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Sister Golden Hair”), Gordon Lightfoot (“If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown Carefree Highway”), James Taylor, Jim Croce, Crosby…

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    BHS Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Join us April 26-28 at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at BHS to see Charles M. Schulz’ enduring characters from “Peanuts” come to life on stage! Performances are: Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. AND 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Cost for students and seniors…

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    BHS Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Join us April 26-28 at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at BHS to see Charles M. Schulz’ enduring characters from “Peanuts” come to life on stage! Performances are: Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. AND 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Cost for students and seniors…

  • LAMF Loki Karuna Curation

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Artistic Advisor Loki Karuna (formerly Garrett McQueen) brings his unique and thoughtful perspective with another chamber music curation. Music and performers to be announced in early 2024. This concert marks the final cycle of the Lakes Area Music Festival's Winter Series of chamber music in Minneapolis (Woman's Club of Minneapolis) and Brainerd (Gichi-ziibi Center for…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival’s Winter Series – Loki Karuna Curation

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Artistic Advisor Loki Karuna (formerly Garrett McQueen) brings his unique and thoughtful perspective with another chamber music curation. Music and performers to be announced in early 2024. This concert marks the final cycle of the Lakes Area Music Festival’s Winter Series of chamber music in Minneapolis (Woman’s Club of Minneapolis) and Brainerd (Gichi-ziibi Center for…

  • The Legacy Chorale & Legacy Youth Chorale Concert Event

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    See the Legacy Chorale & Legacy Youth Chorale at Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. The Treble Singers and Mixed Voice Singers, elementary and middle school choirs, will begin the concert with a moving program called ‘Build Me a World’ which explores core themes such as community,…

  • Artrageous at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Ignite all of your senses as giant portraits and famous works of art are created live on stage. You’ll be surrounded by enchanting original music on unusual instruments as well as the incredible talent of powerhouse vocalists. Custom Artpunk wear is a genre unique to this troupe and will give you a sense of each…

  • The US Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants Tour

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are two of the six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., The U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants honor those who have served, inspire American…

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert – Shall We Write?

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Composers have been writing music for centuries. Join HSO for a program of world premieres and masterworks from the orchestral repertoire. -The winner of the 2024 Composers’ Competition -Miriam Webber, principal bassoon, will give the world premiere of the orchestral version of Lindsey Wiehl’s Letter in an Envelope. Admission is FREE with free-will donations graciously…

  • Forever Young – A CLCPAC Production

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Forever Young follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down. Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles,…

  • Steven Curtis Chapman – Still Tour

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Steven Curtis Chapman is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. VIP packages includes a meet and greet and photo with Steven Curtis Chapman! Doors for VIP will open at 5pm and the photos will begin around 5:15pm. You must arrive on time to take advantage of meet…

  • Dinosaur World Live at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Looking for a fun day out with the kids? Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a…

  • Ice Fishing Extravaganza Kick-Off Party with Charlie Berens

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is back! We are excited to announce that Charlie Berens, comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, is coming to Brainerd for our Kick Off Party! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

  • Rock N Roll Christmas Spectacular

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    ROCK N ROLL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you've never heard before! Friday, December 15 @ 7:30pm (NEW TIME) Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 602 S 5th Street Brainerd MN 56401 TICKETS: $35 ACCESSIBLE SEATING: Please call…

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert – Shall We Sing?

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Holidays are the perfect time to sing. Whether it’s carols or music that is operatic in nature, you will leave this performance with beautiful tunes in your head. -David Thompson, principal oboe, will give the Minnesota premiere of Allan Stephenson’s Concerto for English Horn & Strings. -Minor Alterations, a fun medley of Christmas carols in…

  • Christmas in November at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    This Sunday afternoon performance in Brainerd will feature both adult and youth concert programs, wrapped up in one fabulous package! This performance will include volunteer ASL interpreting, provided by students from the Central Lakes College ASL program. Over 40 youth singers from 7 area school districts will present a program of patriotic music, holiday tunes,…

  • Rock N Roll Christmas Spectacular

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you’ve never heard before! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

  • Rock N Roll Christmas Spectacular

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you’ve never heard before! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    This diverse program is meant to be energetic and upbeat as it contains music for dance or pieces directly inspired by dance. Selections include: -The horns of the HSO are featured in a performance of Schumann’s Concertpiece. -Yao Dance, one of the most popular Chinese instrumental compositions of the 20th century. -The timeless melodies from…

  • Wagner & Shostakovich – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture AUGUSTA HOLMÈS: La nuit et l’amour RICHARD WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15 Shostakovich’s 15th and final symphony closes our extraordinary 15th anniversary season. As he worked to express his symphonic voice one last time, Shostakovich also revisited the voices of many of his…

  • Wagner & Shostakovich – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture AUGUSTA HOLMÈS: La nuit et l’amour RICHARD WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15 Shostakovich’s 15th and final symphony closes our extraordinary 15th anniversary season. As he worked to express his symphonic voice one last time, Shostakovich also revisited the voices of many of his…

  • Watermark – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    SERGEI PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 “Classical” CAROLINE SHAW: Watermark Piano Concerto – Tanya Gabrielian, piano WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Symphony No. 40 in G minor Pianist Tanya Gabrielian returns to the Lakes Area to perform Caroline Shaw’s Watermark, a spellbinding work for piano and orchestra that was created by reimagining the themes and textures of Beethoven’s…

  • Don Pasquale – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    DON PASQUALE GAETANO DONIZETTI: composer GIOVANNI RUFFINI: libretto This rollicking bel canto comedy is a celebration of girl power! The buffoonish Don Pasquale is determined to marry the much younger Norina. However, with her wit and the help of a few friends, she manages to both teach Pasquale a lesson and find true love. Full…

  • The Composer is Dead – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    NATHANIEL STOOKEY: The Composer is Dead Other works for orchestra Enjoyable for kids of all ages! Mystery, sarcasm, and delight are all spun together in this family-friendly musical experience. Help the LAMF orchestra solve a musical mystery while being introduced to the variety of instruments onstage in creative and unusual ways. Jeff Andrews narrates the…

  • A Night at the Opera – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    GIOACHINO ROSSINI: Overture to William Tell Opera arias and ensembles featuring our 2023 Vocal Fellows Our season is brimming with beautiful sounds, but in this special program, voices of all types and from every corner of the world come together to serenade you. Hear many of your favorite opera moments from the famous William Tell…

  • Songs Without Words – A LAMF Performance

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    GEORGE WALKER: “Lyric” for String Quartet CLAUDE DEBUSSY: 3 Chansons de Bilitis, arranged for trumpet ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 Robert Schumann brought new life to the chamber music genre as one of the first composers to really explore the combination of string quartet and piano. In this mid-week chamber music…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival: Summer Nights

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    ANNA CLYNE: This Midnight Hour HECTOR BERLIOZ: Les nuits d’eté (Summer Nights) – Julia Bullock, soprano JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 It’s difficult to fully experience the magic of the Lakes Area without spending a summer evening by the water. In a program inspired by the warmth and mystery of summer nights, the LAMF orchestra…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival: Summer Nights

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    ANNA CLYNE: This Midnight Hour HECTOR BERLIOZ: Les nuits d’eté (Summer Nights) – Julia Bullock, soprano JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 It’s difficult to fully experience the magic of the Lakes Area without spending a summer evening by the water. In a program inspired by the warmth and mystery of summer nights, the LAMF orchestra…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival: Summer Nights

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    ANNA CLYNE: This Midnight Hour HECTOR BERLIOZ: Les nuits d’eté (Summer Nights) – Julia Bullock, soprano JOHANNES BRAHMS:Symphony No. 2 It’s difficult to fully experience the magic of the Lakes Area without spending a summer evening by the water. In a program inspired by the warmth and mystery of summer nights, the LAMF orchestra performs…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival Gala: The Golden Age of Jazz

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    GEORGE GERSHWIN: Song selections to be announced MARGARET BONDS: Song selections to be announced GEORGE GERSHWIN: Catfish Row, Symphonic Suite from Porgy & Bess Improvisation. Expression. Rebellion. Step back into the Jazz Age at our annual gala, featuring Grammy-nominated singer Julia Bullock and music from American musical legends such as George Gershwin and Margaret Bonds.…

  • The Legacy Chorale and Spirit Singers Present “Unceasing Love”

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    In this highly anticipated event, ‘The Spirit Singers’ – a strong new MN choral ensemble under the direction of Andrew Miller – will perform a concert and join forces with voices of ‘The Legacy Chorale’, featuring guest conductor Michael Smith. The program, called “Unceasing Love”, consists of time-honored choral classics as well as highlight Minnesota…

  • Recurring

    Disney’s High School Musical Jr.

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage all audiences. Adults…

  • Lakes Area Music Festival: Summer Nights

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    ANNA CLYNE: This Midnight Hour HECTOR BERLIOZ: Les nuits d’eté (Summer Nights) – Julia Bullock, soprano JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 It’s difficult to fully experience the magic of the Lakes Area without spending a summer evening by the water. In a program inspired by the warmth and mystery of summer nights, the LAMF orchestra…

  • Brainerd HS Theatre Presents The Sound of Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    All performances are on the Main stage in the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts Tickets – Students & Seniors $6 | Adults $9 Performances: April 30 – 2 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

  • Brainerd HS Theatre Presents The Sound of Music

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    All performances are on the Main stage in the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts Tickets – Students & Seniors $6 | Adults $9 Performances: April 29 – 2 & 7 pm April 30 – 2 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

  • “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” – Brainerd

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota presents “It’s a Grand Night for Singing,” featuring the Legacy Chorale and Legacy Youth Chorale. The Legacy Chorale, under the direction of Michael Smith, is a sixty-five member auditioned adult choir. Legacy Youth Chorale, led by founding director Kennedy Niska, is a fifty-five member auditioned choir of young people between…

  • Heartland Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: “The Youth Concerto Competition Returns”

    Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, United States

    Conducted by Ryan Webber, HSO’s Spring Concert “The Youth Concerto Competition Returns” featuring winners of the 2023 Echo Kowalzek Youth Concerto Competition. HSO concerts are offered FREE and all ages are encouraged to attend. Conductor chats are held prior to each concert and good will donations are gladly accepted. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

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