December 2022
Itasca Symphony Orchestra presents its annual winter concert at the Reif Center.
Itasca Symphony Orchestra starts their season with Winter Treasures. Audiences will enjoy traditional Christmas music including a sing along as well as the three movements of Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C.
Questions call Itasca Symphony Orchestra (218) 327-5781
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The Reif invites you to visit Santa’s Village on Sunday, December 4! This is a special event where kids can “shop” with a little assistance from Santa’s Helpers as well as partake in a variety of other activities.
Kid’s Shoppe: Each ticketed child will pick out one special gift for a loved one with assistance from one of The Reif’s Elves (no parents allowed in the shoppe 😉). All gifts are wrapped on site to keep their surprise a secret. While the parents are waiting, they can have coffee and cookies in the lobby.
Visit with Santa: Photo Opportunity! Santa will be there for priceless pictures and will also be ready to hear all those Christmas wishes!
Crafts: Using the Santa visit photo taken on site, kid’s can create a keepsake in the craft area for a special take-home gift.
Snacks: Each participant will get cookies and lemonade at our snack bar (additional snack and beverage items also available for purchase).
Tour Reif Stage: Kids can come inside the Wilcox Auditorium for a special tour of our Reif Dance Nutcracker set and stage design.
Each child admission fee includes the following:
- Pick out one (1) gift in our gift shop to give to a loved one (additional gifts available day of event for $5 each)
- Visit w/Santa
- Create a keepsake in crafts area
- Cookie/Lemonade at snack bar
- Tour of Nutcracker scene
Santa’s Village is a fundraising event that benefits youth arts programming at The Reif (dance, theater, music, filmmaking, and school field trips to live arts events).
Businesses and individuals that wish to contribute can consider the following:
• Donate new/gently used items for the Kid’s Shoppe (these are items kid’s will select and give to their parents...ideas include coffee mugs, prints, gift certificates, etc.); all proceeds directly benefit our Reif Education Fund which provides scholarships, reduced fee tickets, and helps cover expenses related to event programming
• Donate directly to our Reif Education Fund (go to reifcenter.org/donate and select “Reif Education Fund”
Questions contact: Reif Box Office at 218-327-5780
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
Thur, Dec 15, 6pm & 7pm – RJEMS 6th Grade Choir Concerts – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
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You’ll hear Christmas standards like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree, The Little Drummer Boy and many more like you’ve never heard them performed before! Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit better than the Rock & Roll Christmas!
This event is not eligible for any discounts.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
Mon, Dec 19, 7pm – GRHS Choir Concert – Wilcox Contact Dale Gunderson, 218-327-5760 ext 41502 Free event, no tickets required
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All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
January 2023
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Musical theater lovers, REJOICE! Veteran musical theater vocalists Bruce Ewing and Kristen Hertzenberg, along with Broadway Musical Director and Pianist, Philip Fortenberry, will present an evening of songs from such classic composers as Rogers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin and the Gershwins to contemporary writers Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sondheim and Lin Manuel Miranda. Bruce and Kristen’s lighthearted performance includes a glimpse into the shows of yesteryear through the present day, as they croon tunes from ‘Oklahoma’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ to ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ each artfully accompanied by the brilliant Fortenberry at the piano. If your budget doesn’t support a trip to The Big Apple, you can expect this delightful experience will scratch your Broadway itch!
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
Itasca Life Options | Painting + Sculpture opens Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 25, in the Reif Gallery. The opening reception takes place on Jan. 19 from 11am – 12pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to this free event.
Itasca Life Options | Painting + Sculpture |Grand Rapids, MN
This colorful and playful exhibition will feature leaf paintings and public art sculptures created by Itasca Life Options (ILO) artists in collaboration with Aaron Squadroni and David Browne. An organization dedicated to empowering and providing opportunities to people of all abilities, ILO supports artists with developmental and physical disabilities by providing art materials and classes and coordinating exhibition opportunities. Squadroni is a local designer and artist who spends his days exploring the landscape of the region and creating art about the places he encounters. Browne has been creating art for over 40 years, his process-driven approach combines both traditional and non-traditional media and materials through his work in weaving, painting, and sculpture.
Reif Arts Council and MacRostie Art Center partnership bring exhibitions to the Reif Performing Arts Center gallery space.
For current and upcoming exhibits visit The Reif calendar.
View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
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Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and not long after she took to the road. Since then, she has toured in 45 states and 9 countries, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Gaelynn Lea has appeared in several major festivals, including SXSW and Winnipeg Folk Festival. She’s also opened for well-known bands such as Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface.
Most recently, Gaelynn Lea composed the original music for a Broadway production of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. This iconic Shakespeare play was directed by Sam Gold and was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Sound Design.
Concert will be followed by a Q&A with Gaelynn Lea.
Masks strongly encouraged by the artist.
Communication accessibility will be provided via ASL interpretation for both shows by KY Interpreting Services.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.