Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Song selections to be announced Ticket sales available in early June. The timeless story of enraged rivals and forbidden love comes to life at our exclusive West Side Story gala! Broadway’s Andrea Ross and Ryan Vona join the Lakes Area Music Festival Symphony in a celebration of…

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Song selections to be announced. The timeless story of enraged rivals and forbidden love comes to life at our exclusive West Side Story gala! Broadway’s Andrea Ross and Ryan Vona join the Lakes Area Music Festival Symphony in a celebration of favorites from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen…

As a part of our Prelude Series, we will have a celebration of the Gichi-ziibi Center’s new 9’ Steinway Model D grand piano featuring Steinway Artist and returning LAMF star, Henry Kramer. The Steinway is newly rebuilt by PianoCraft in Maryland and generously donated to the Brainerd School District by Dutch and Irma Cragun. Traveling…

Astor Piazzolla:“Nightclub 1960” from Histoire du Tango William Grant Still:Three Visions (arr. solo harp) Ferdinand Rebay:Sonata for Viola and Guitar in D minor Stephen Paulus:Petite Suite for Flute, Viola, and Harp The Warm Up: Music to Welcome Spring. Curated by artistic advisor Garrett McQueen, this program welcomes the change of seasons with a Piazzolla tango, William Grant Still’s 3…

Heartland Symphony Orchestra will perform City Beautiful by Ingrid Stölzel, which was originally planned for our Spring 2020 program. The Youth Concerto Competition will be held in Spring 2022 and this program will feature the winners. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM III – Sunday, March 6 Beethoven: Variations in E-flat Major,…

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM II – Friday, March 4 Beethoven: Variations in F Major,…

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM I – Tuesday, March 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata…

Explore the enduring appeal and eternal groove of the Baroque dances and grounds, curated and performed by artistic advisor Chloe Fedor, joined by a continuo team of historical performance specialists. Featured Artist COVID Protocols: We look forward to welcoming you to our concerts! After our experience this past summer, LAMF plans to proceed with a…

Hear one of the nation’s finest college choirs perform Saturday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Brainerd High School’s Gitchi-ziibi Center for the Arts. Conductor Michael Culloton, celebrating his first tour with The Concordia Choir, conducts the 69-voice a cappella choir in a varied concert, including works by Alexandre Gretchaninoff, Carol Barnett, Wendell Whalum, Ellen…

This event has been cancelled With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," and "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide – hits that were the soundtrack of one generation after the next, easily spanning five decades. This nostalgic celebration stars Matt Vee, nephew of the late 1960's pop star and teen…

Tyke’s Carpet Castle proudly presents, Sinatra and Company “That Holiday Feeling”, a fun-filled variety holiday show featuring the talents of award winning vocalist Tim Patrick, accomplished singer and producer Colleen Raye and top-notch big band vocalist Debbie O’Keefe, each bringing their own brand of talent and charisma to the stage. You’ll hear wonderful renditions of…

The Rock & Roll Christmas! Rock & Roll Christmas is a Las Vegas-caliber, multimedia, full-production show that mixes an 8-piece band with music, comedy, parodies and even a game show! 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 even…