20th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival

THE 20TH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL || MAY 30 - JUNE 9, 2024

Featuring 10 never-before-seen plays!

One of our most popular annual events is now in its 20th Season! Ten short, never-before-seen plays from around the world are presented by some of your favorite Lakeshore Players Theatre directors and performers. Watch each show and then cast your ballot for your favorite 10-minute play of 2024.

The Back 40’s, The Barstool Prophets @ Day Block Brewing Company

The Back 40s are a Midwest rock band from Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Relative Paradise, the 2017 debut, was recorded at the
legendary Terrarium studio. Their latest, Not Too Late, with renowned
producer Kevin Bowe (Paul Westerberg, Johnny Lang), was released in
Summer 2021.

The Barstool Prophets are an eclectic and diverse country music band.

$5 Cover at the door

Day Block Opens at 4pm- come grab dinner and a drink before the show!

#LoyalToLocalNU Passport

Introducing a new shopping promotion: #LoyalToLocalNU Holiday Passport! Starting November 3rd (New Ulm Shopping Opener) through November 25th (Small Business Saturday), shop at participating local businesses and earn stamps to fill up your passport. Gift card purchases count, too! Complete as many passports as you’d like and turn them in by 5pm on November 27th to be entered to win one of three fabulous staycation packages (each package valued at $1,000+)! Passports can be submitted at the Chamber Office (1 N Minnesota Street) or at any participating business.

Grumpy's Bar & Grill

Comprehensive menu with a wide range of options. Offering a diverse selection to suit all preferences. See website for current hours.

The Blue Door Pub

We opened our door in 2008 (it was blue, if anyone is asking) in a small neighborhood spot in St. Paul. And there the Blucy was born. There were other Juicy Lucys before, but none celebrated this Minnesota delicacy quite like the Blucy.

Since then the Blucy has served as a catalyst to bring other like-minded burger aficionados together, making the Blue Door what it is today.

A few more trips around the sun and four locations later, we continue to spread the good word of Blucy one stuffed belly at a time. Welcome. We hope you brought your appetite!

Chocolates Plus

We specialize in hand made chocolates, fudge, and truffles. Truffles are our specialty, we’ve been told they are the best! Other best sellers include caramelitas, chocolate butter toffee, and our chocolate-covered caramel corn! We also offer gift baskets, an assortment of candy, as well as whole-bean coffee.

We have been serving the Bemidji, Minnesota and surrounding areas for over 35 years.

Cantabria Coffee Company

Our beans are fair-trade and primarily organic. Customer service is our number one priority. Our employees are upbeat, friendly and full of drink suggestions. If you are not fully satisfied with your food or drink, we'd love to get you something better. Our warm, inviting atmosphere is great for studying, conversations with an old friend or business meetings. Don't have time to stop in? Stop by our drive thru for a quick treat. Reserve the back room for meetings, bridal/baby showers, jewelry/home decor parties, and more. We hope to be serving you soon!

Bemidji Woolen Mills

Thank you for visiting our online store. We are proud of our 100 year incredible legacy and invite you to become a part of our long and rich tradition. In addition to the fine line of Woolen Clothing, Sweaters and Blankets, which are made right here in Bemidji, Minnesota. We offer products made by many World Class Companies. Call ahead to schedule a factory tour.

First City of Lights

Usher in the holiday season in a grand way. the First City of Lights Night We Light Celebration has been known to draw large crowds to our history downtown. Take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season and see some spectacular floats illuminated to showcase why Bemidji is Christmas City. The Parade travels going East on 8th Street, turning South on Beltrami Ave. to 3rd Street where it will travel West and end at Irvine Ave. Following the parade make your way down to Paul Bunyan Park for the Night We Light Ceremony.