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Arts &
Culture - Venues In Grand Rapids MN
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Art and
music can happen almost anywhere. We
have it happening here in some grand
places, some quiet spaces, and some out
of the ordinary impromptu stages. From
our state of the art, jewel box of a
theater we call the Reif, to a dock on
the Mississippi River that doubles as
the Showboat stage, we can truly say,
"Art and Music are in our Nature". |
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Performing Arts Centers |
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 Reif
Performing Arts Center
The Reif Center auditorium is a spacious
645 seat facility, with a proscenium
stage with an orchestra pit, and state
of the art sound and lighting systems. A
large 20' x 20' drop down screen and
projector is available to use with VHS,
DVD, or computer. A Steinway Grand piano
is available for recitals. The Reif
Center is on school property, per state
policy, alcohol and tobacco products are
prohibited on site. The Reif Center has
three dance studios that are also
available for rental.
720 Conifer
Drive, Grand Rapids, MN
218-327-5780 |
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Edge Center for the Arts
The Edge Center for the Arts features
Continental seating for 283 patrons,
proscenium stage and professional
lighting, sound mixing booth, box
office, and upright and grand pianos.
101 2nd Ave,
Bigfork, MN
218-743-6670 |
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Outdoor Venues |
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Mississippi Melodie Showboat Landing
Natural amphitheater on the banks of the
Mississippi River. All seats face the
river and the 25' X 40' large dock
serves as a stage. The site features
stadium and bleacher seating for 1200
people, small orchestra pit, raised
sound/lights booth, poles for sound and
light rigging. Location and some
equipment available for rent for a fee.
121 NW 16th
Ave, Grand Rapids
866-336-3426 |
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Old Central School Bandshell
Located on the southwest corner of the
Central School block. Concrete
performance pad with electricity
available. Parking lot and on street
parking available.
City of
Grand Rapids
218-326-7600 |
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Mississippi River Bandshell
Concrete performance pad located just
south of the River off the River Road.
No off-street parking or electricity.
City of
Grand Rapids
218-326-7600 |
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 Rotary
Tent
Given to the community as a gift from
the Grand Rapids Rotary Clubs, the
Rotary Tent is located on the KAXE Radio
Station grounds on the north side of the
Mississippi River. This is a popular
location for community events, and is
available for rent by contacting KAXE
Radio.
KAXE Radio
260 NE 2nd Street, Grand Rapids
218-26-1234 |
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Longyear Park Log Gazebo
This is a popular location for outdoor
summer weddings and Coleraine City Band
performances. Well maintained log gazebo
with concrete pad, permanent bench
seating on location for about 40 people.
Call the City of Coleraine for prices
and reservations.
City of
Coleraine
218-245-2112 |
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Private Businesses that frequently book
performers - (check our
calendar of events for listings) |
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Awakenings Coffeehouse
Not only is this a great café and
coffeeshop, but a community stage and a
creative environment for musicians as
well. You might see an open mic night, a
local favorite, or a traveling musician
just passing through.
24 NE 4th
Street, Grand Rapids
218-327-1088 |
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Eagle's Club
If you have a craving for live music you
can dance to, the Eagle's Club is a good
bet to check out. The club welcomes the
general public and usually features live
country music on Friday and Saturday
nights.
1776 S
Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
218-326-4845 |
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