February 2022
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Itasca Symphony Orchestra Plays Bizet
Featuring violist Evgeny Zvonnikov
playing Carmen Fantasy
The Orchestra will perform three pieces written by and inspired by the French composer Georges Bizet, a Romantic era composer is best known for his masterpiece Carmen. ISO will perform L’Arlesienne Suite number 1 & 2. Originally written as incidental music for a 1872 play, each of the suites include a selection of four pieces from the tragic love story written by Alphonse Daudet. They include a variety of styles and moods including lyrical melodies, spirited dances and traditional French folk tunes.
Carmen Fantasy borrows melodies from Bizet’s famous opera Carmen. It was Initially performed and composed by the 19th century Spanish world famous violinist Pablo De Sarasate to highlight his dazzling technique. Despite the extreme technical challenges meant to spotlight a violin virtuoso, the piece communicates the drama and moods of the original opera composition including love, rage, passion and excitement. We are excited to bring Evgenny Zvonnikov's to perform once again with our dedicated local musicians. Zvonnikov, a native of Russia is a member of the Itasca Orchestra and String Program’s partner organization The Third Coast Chamber Collective. He is an award winning performer and educator. Most recently he has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. https://www.thirdcoastchambercollective.com/evgeny
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Susan Hoyum and Roger Hoyum
The Reif is presenting a “Healthcare Appreciation Event” at Klockow Brewing on Thursday, February 17, 5-8pm.
It’s a free event for Healthcare Workers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, chiropractors, dental workers, medical admin personnel/support staff, etc.).
Live Music
Adessa & Keith of Adessa & the Beats Performing as: Acoustic Duo
From 6pm - 8pm
Drawings for Prizes
• Tickets to Reif Events
• Yoga Class
• Massage
• and more!
It’s been an exhausting couple years for all, but especially those working in the healthcare field, so we’d just like to say “thanks.”
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Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few!
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Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. A multi-award winner, with a 2017 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, an Entertainer of the Year 2001, Song of the Year 2004, and unprecedented 7 consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association 2000 – 2006.
Her powerful vocal style transcends the boundaries of bluegrass music, as evidenced in her collaboration with Dolly Parton on the Elton John / Bernie Taupin Tribute Project “Restoration” 2018. Her lifelong dream came true when she was invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry on February 28, 2020.
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“I was just months late on rent!” From a missed rent payment to an abusive husband, “Casita” tells the stories of four women’s journeys in and out of homelessness. Based on true stories, this poignant work shares the high and low points in these women’s lives with the audience with empathy and humor. “Casita” weaves together a tale told through flamenco dance and music infused with gospel singing and jazz orchestration.
The mission of Zorongo Flamenco Dance is to enrich lives by drawing people of diverse backgrounds close to the power, passion and virtuosity of the flamenco dance and music tradition, and by expanding on that tradition, to create an innovative art form that explores the issues of contemporary life.
March 2022
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The Reif is presenting a “First Responder Appreciation Event” at Klockow Brewing on Thursday, March 10, 5-8pm.
A night to celebrate our local community heroes.
Law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMT’s, firefighters and support staff.
It’s a free event!
Live Music
Mike Miller
From 6pm - 8pm
Drawings for Prizes
• Tickets to Reif Events
• Gift Cards
• Klockow Brewing Gift Basket
• and more!
Thank You First Responders!
Mike Miller is a musician from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in voice and guitar. Mike enjoys performing many styles of music including folk, country, blues, and pop. Mike performs tunes you love that will make you dance right out of your chair. He will have you whistling along and singing in your car long after the night is through. Mike has been playing music for most of his life. He has played with many groups including Something Completely Different, Arcana, Friends of Yoder, Dukes of Hubbard, and The Clearwater Hot Club. Currently, Mike performs solo or with his band, Jackson and the Burn. You can find Mike playing solo shows in the Grand Rapids area at breweries, bar rooms, and private events; duo shows in the Brainerd lakes area and Alexandria; and at weddings, grad parties, and even deer camps.
Inspired by the famous Canadian troupe “Cirque du Soleil”, the show is rich in various stage effects using the latest laser technologies, snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog, gigantic smoke rings, smoke-filled soap bubble machines, optical illusions and many other surprises. All the performance is enriched by a live video shooting connected to a large LED screen (35 sq. meters – 380 sq. Feet) that acts as a background and allows for better visibility even in the largest of auditoriums. Adults and children alike will enjoy the show, thanks to the high interactivity and audience participation, the extremely visual content (there are no spoken words as all the show is musical) and the different level of interpretations that that will make adults and children smile.
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Welcome to FairyTales On Ice where dreams are reality and adventures are around every corner. Our story starts with a grand opening with lots of familiar characters from Rapunzel and Pinocchio to Aladdin and Tinkerbell. Not to mention the stars of this season’s spinning tales: Cinderella and Peter Pan. Firstly join Cinderella as she searches to find her true love while using willpower and kindness to overcome darkness. Once Cinderella finally finds her true love’s kiss, swashbuckling pirates storm the love celebration- but have no fear: Cinderella calls upon her fairy godmother to send help. The one and only Peter Pan arrives with his pixie friends and squares with Captain Hook. Peter then takes the audience on a journey to Neverland spinning into familiar faces like Wendy, Tink, and his Raffians.
This non-stop thrilling adventure features over the top magic illusions, spectacular special effects, an all original award winning soundtrack, and thrilling jumps, spins, and pair lifts- All on ICE!
April 2022
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Bob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join Vocal Essence as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time all over again.
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The Reif is presenting an “Educator Appreciation Event” at Rapids Brewing on Thursday, April 7, 5-8pm.
A night to celebrate our local educators: Public, private, and home school teachers, childcare workers, adult day services, semi-independent living coordinators, and all related occupations and support staff.
What you do makes a DIFFERENCE--we want to recognize your commitment!
It’s a free event!
Live Music
Koho and the Pedal Stompers - From 6pm - 8pm
Ditty Wish opening at 5pm
Drawings for Prizes
• Tickets to Reif Events
• Gift Cards
• and more!
Thank You Educators!
Koho and the Pedal Stompers bring a mix of classic rock and country covers to life with clean vocal harmonies, ear pleasing instrumentals, and a driving beat. The group of Grand Rapids, Minnesota musicians has a simple mission…Play Great Music and Have Fun…and that’s exactly what they’re doing.
Ditty Wish is a singer-songwriter based out of northern Minnesota. With influences ranging from pop to classic country, Ditty Wish presents a smooth and engaging sound with something for everyone! Connect on Facebook @dittywish