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GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Pioneer Public Television continues to reach out from our new studio in Granite Falls by sponsoring special events with community based partners throughout the region.
A community of sponsors are making plans for a Nordic Folk Art Festival to be held Thursday, April 25 from 1 to 8 p.m. in downtown Alexandria. The festival will feature artist demonstrations, Scandinavian music, treats and showings of Pioneer’s new Scandinavian folk art documentaries at the Andria Theatre. Acclaimed rosemaling artist Karen Jenson will be the honored guest of the festival which will encourage meandering from shop to shop and visits to the Runestone Museum.
The schedule of events includes:
1-8 p.m.: Scandinavian treats, Runestone readings, folk art vendors and special discount shopping in downtown Alexandria.
5:00 p.m.: Folk music of Scandinavia by Paul Wilson and Mary Abendroth at the Andria Theatre.
5:30 p.m.: Scandinavian folk art documentaries at the Andria Theatre.
6:30 p.m.: An interview with Karen Jenson at the Garden Bar.
7:30 p.m.: Sami-inspired bracelet making class observation at the Runestone Museum.
The event is free and is being co-sponsored by Pioneer Public Television, Runestone Museum Foundation, Lake Region Arts Council, Live Wide Open, Milan Village Arts School, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, Scandinavian Gift Shop and Explore Alexandria Tourism. For more information call the Runestone Museum at 320-763-3160 or Pioneer Public Television at 1-800-726-3178.
About Pioneer Public Television
Established in 1966, Pioneer Public TV is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit: www.pioneer.org.
