August 2020
Friday, August 7th | 4:30 p.m. on the Central School grounds.
As part of the First Friday Art Walk.
Saturday, August 8th | 2 p.m. outside at the Reif Center.
Tickets are not needed for this event
Bring a chair.
FREE!
Reif Education is known for offering professional instruction in theatre and dance. The goal is to nurture a passion for the arts in local youth so they can carry the torch for coming generations.
A lofty goal in a “normal” year but add the regulations and restrictions brought on by a pandemic and you have a real challenge on your hands.
This challenge was accepted by Reif Education Director Katie E. Smith and her band of brave creators. For the past few weeks they have been hard at work collaborating and creating a show from scratch.
“The first couple of days we just brainstormed ideas and played improv games,” Smith said. “These kids are very creative and they were full of great ideas. A couple of themes that really got the group excited were Medieval times and Scooby-Doo. When you have fifteen kids agree on an idea, you run with it! So, our show is a Scooby-Doo inspired mystery that takes place at a medieval fair, titled The Medieval Maniac.”
The students have helped to write the story and jingle, choreograph a dance, coordinate costumes and build and paint props and sets.
“This is very much a team project. Everyone has contributed ideas and the kids have learned how to work together. I am always blown away by what kids will come up with if you give them a chance to be creative,” Smith said.
The three-week workshop will culminate in two performances of The Medieval Maniac.
Both performances are free to the public and will be held outdoors. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair a support local youth and the arts.
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Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a “Superstar Act… with Killer Songs.” Rolling Stone says, “Wickedly smart songwriting delivered with a healthy dash of sass… deft playing… into one sonic knockout punch.”
A band of longtime friends, Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa Torres & Ashley Gearing all met pursuing their dreams in Nashville, TN. Each deeply respected and admired one another while they were building successful solo careers, touring and recording with top artists, and writing songs for some of Country Music’s biggest hitmakers. When they heard the undeniable magic of their voices together for the first time, they couldn’t wait to take their show on the road. Major opportunities soon followed including singing the National Anthem for Thursday Night Football, The Unbridled Eve Gala for the Kentucky Derby, the ACM All-Star Jam, and festivals in Switzerland, Norway, Spain, France, Indonesia & Malaysia.
Farewell Angelina’s chemistry lives in watching each other shine, and most of all, creating moments every night with the Country Music fans they love so much. The relationship they share with their fans won them the fan-voted “Hot Seat” spot of the Taste of Country 2017 “RISERS” Program by over 20,000 votes. They’ve also been named among Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need To Know,” and Roughstock’s “Ones to Watch” with a tour schedule to prove it. The girls have opened shows for the likes of Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Jake Owen, Billy Currington, Maroon 5, and Trace Adkins, to name a few. The girls joined the Bacon Brother’s (Kevin & Michael) as the opening act on many dates of their last two summer tours. They are currently headlining their own “Women & Wine Tour” to packed crowds across the US and Europe. In late 2019, they were selected by American Music Abroad to represent the United States as not only performers, but as official Cultural Ambassadors of the U.S.A. So far, this adventure has taken them across Southeast Asia, but high demand will take them to several other countries this year. The girls will close out 2020 having played over 100 shows.
The band’s highly anticipated “Women and Wine” EP (that the band co-produced) was released on January 25th, 2019 to rave reviews.
Music Row’s Bob Oermann says,”This female quartet has flawlessly rehearsed vocal harmonies to spare. The shimmering, echoey production is lovely. The song is super contemporary: “You know only two things get better with time, women and wine.” Welcome to the winner’s circle.”
CMT celebrated with a worldwide premiere of the band’s music video for the single, “Ghosts.” which was #1 on the CMT 12Pack Countdown for 5weeks and in the top 3 for 8. On September 5th, Billboard premiered the music video for “More Problems” calling the harmonies “stunning” and the song, “a perfect respite to the end of summer.”
Outdoors (covered) under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Multi-Use Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center!
Limited to 250 tickets
Social distancing required
Masks encouraged
Bring a chair
Rain or shine
No outside food/drink
No re-admission
No firearms
Free parking
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS
Kevin & Cindy McNichols
September 2020
Miracle, September 1 | 8:30 PM
Free-Will donations to the Reif Arts Council Encouraged.
REMINDER: Only families who reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
THANK YOU to Grand Dental Center for allowing us to make this a FREE community event!
Advanced tickets required (One per car). 40 car limit.
In order to experience this event, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are limited
- Masks required inside the Reif Center.
October 2020
ALL AGES PERFORMANCE!
Experience the artistry of Larry Yazzie (Meskwaki) as he performs flamboyant movements passed down by his ancestors through Native American song and dance. He is a charismatic performing artist: a Champion Powwow Men’s Fancy Dancer, an Eagle Dancer, a Native American Flutist, Lecturer, Master of Ceremonies, Model, Actor, and Singer. He founded Native Pride Productions, Inc., a Native American theatrical, dance, and performing arts company based in Minnesota (2003) and has performed throughout the world sharing his culture. Larry is from the Meskwaki Settlement near Tama, Iowa and has been dancing since he was 7 years old. His mission is to educate, inspire, motivate and empower diverse communities to bridge cultural gaps through Indigenous traditions.
- 2-time World Champion Fancy Dancer
- 3 film productions: “No Blood of Mine”, “Kid West”, “Escamba: Kingdom of Carlos”.
- Performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2004 and 2013.
November 2020
Kick-off your holiday shopping with this FREE event!
Due to COVID-19, specific safety measures are in place:
One-way walking traffic inside the Reif
Limited capacity allowed inside the Reif throughout the event
Masks required
Physical distancing required
No food or drink allowed
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Are you a crafter or a vendor interested in participating? Contact rusticwillowcharm@gmail.com for details and a registration form.
VIDEO ON DEMAND
Music inspires and motivates. It is a language all its own. It is not a necessity, yet it adds so much to life. Figuring It Out is a family band based in Bemidji, Minnesota. The music they play covers several genres of music from bluegrass to folk, traditional to contemporary, and much more. They look forward to sharing their music and connecting with all through musical education.
This program covers the history of Bluegrass and highlights the instruments that make-up this popular style of music.
Figuring It Out
Andy/ Dad - violin
Louisa - 19 - guitar
Olivia - 17 - bass/ cello
Elijah - 15 - 5 string fiddle
Adelynn - 13 - mandolin
Abram - 11 - banjo
Greta - 10 - ukelele
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
Best Suited for Middle School, High School, and College Students
The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story, written and performed by his grandson.
Patrick Dewane's grandfather refused to talk about his service in the war. Yet when he died, his basement yielded a treasure trove of typewritten accounts, photos and rare film footage.
Dewane brings this archival material to glowing life as an enthralling, humorous and heartwarming tale of miraculous escapes and astonishing coincidences. This touching show runs from belly laughs to tears.
Dewane takes on a dozen different roles as he powerfully recounts his grandfather's journey from Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, and the end of WWII. In the last week of the war, the story turns away from a soldier's survival tale to something from mythology. He discovers his lost identity, embraced by the tribe he never knew.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
December 2020
Jolly Ol' St. Nick is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the Reif Center! Since he's playing it safe this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has agreed to meet virtually with local kids before he double checks his list.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR
January 2021
In-Person Tickets Available by calling the Box Office
Mon, Wed, Fri Noon - 5PM
(218) 327-5780
Hello, my name is Larry Yazzie a proud member of the Meskwaki Nation near Tama, Iowa. We are of the Algonquin speaking dialect of the eastern woodland region. We are centrally located in the great state of Iowa. Back in 1857 our forefathers snuck up to Iowa from Oklahoma and Kansas and purchased our first 80 acres. With the help of local farmers and the Governor of Iowa at the time granted us the Meskwaki citizens of Iowa
I’m honored to share my stories and culture with you through music and dance. We are made up of several tribes and promise to bring you the best experience possible!
As I play my flute I play in prayer for all who are going through hard times especially during this pandemic we will get through this together. We all need to pray together I too have experienced hardships in my life, especially in my community on the Meskwaki Indian Settlement near Tama, Iowa. Earlier this summer we were hit with a Derecho storm a land hurricane with winds up to 130 mph with devastation everywhere! But we prevailed and came together through prayers and help pouring in from everywhere! So thank you! ...”
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FREE VIRTUAL BINGO!
Advanced registration required by contacting ElderCircle
(218) 999-9233 ext. 279
ecircle@eldercircle.org