Ragamala Dance Company - Written in Water

Written in Water explores the heights of ecstasy and the depths of longing to connect the human experience with the transcendent. Rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, this Minneapolis-based company is celebrated for pairing Western aesthetic with an Indian ethos. This program is inspired by the 2nd century Indian board game, Paramapadam (the precursor to Snakes & Ladders) and uses lush choreography, striking imagery and live music to delve into themes of ecstasy, longing and transcendence in Hindu and Sufi thought.

Ragamala Dance Company

Conceived and choreographed by Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy, Written in Water explores the universal paradigm of a seeker on a journey to connect the human with the transcendent and reveal mysteries within the self. In this large-scale, multimedia dance work, dancers and musicians move freely between composition and improvisation, and activate the space by negotiating snakes and ladders - representing the heights of ecstasy and depths of longing.

Radio Waves Music Festival

WTIP's 17th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival

Friday, Sept. 6-8, 2024

The Radio Waves Music Festival is a celebration of local music and community on the North Shore of Lake Superior. This annual festival, organized by WTIP North Shore Community Radio brings together:

Rachel Melis

Rachel Melis is an Associate Professor of Art at the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University with an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Several years ago, as a pregnant printmaker, Melis found herself beginning a series of paintings inspired by the seed pods (common fruits and vegetables) used as metaphors for human embryos. Eagerly and anxiously wanting ways to visualize the changes happening inside her, Melis used gouache watercolors and metallic inks to emphasize this tension between surface and interior.

Quilt Show

Step out of the cold and into the warmth that envelops you as we convert our tropical greenhouse environment into showcase of expertise and talent.
Your Admission enters you to win the door prize quilt.

Quarry Days

Join the small town fun of the Sandstone Minnesota - Quarry Days.

We have the perfect small town celebration with a town parade and street dance, kids events and outhouse races.

Quadriga Starlight Tour

Take a 90-minute guided tour of the restored State Capitol building and meet historical characters along the way. Hear stories about the Capitol's construction and history, visit historic chambers and public spaces, and see world-renowned artwork. Plus, learn about the 2017 restoration of Minnesota's seat of government.

Following the tour, climb 63 steps to the rooftop for a rare evening opportunity to view the gilded quadriga—the golden horses on the Capitol roof—against the backdrop of the lighted skyline of the Twin Cities.

Qayak Greenland Style Kayaking

Kayak enthusiast learn traditional Greenland style Kayaking through games and skills training.

Putting It Together

A dinner party in a Manhattan penthouse is the setting for this delightful revue of the songs of Stephen Sondheim, as guests transform the apartment into settings for some of his most popular tunes. Nearly thirty songs, from classic shows such as Company, A Little Night Music, Merrily We Roll Along, and Sweeney Todd celebrate Sondheim's incomparable career as one of theatre’s greatest composer/lyricists.

Puppet Pageant and Corn Feed New York Mills

Community Corn Feed including free corn from Civic & Commerce and food vendors. Also a large-scale street theater Puppet Pageant performance presented by the NYM Regional Cultural Center. Held at the New York Mills VFW. Corn Feed begins at 4:00 and goes until 7:00 or when the corn runs out. Free Puppet Pageant performance begins at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!