The 1940's Radio Hour is community theater at its finest up in Pequot Lakes, presented by the GLAPA group. I attended the Sunday afternoon show, which can be more subdued than an evening performance, but it wasn't. It was full of life and energy, beautiful costumes, and interesting scenery. I love it when the band is on stage, as in this show, so that they are part of the effect. They are cast members. Three cheers and a hand massage for the pianist, Renee Anderson. I know how hard you had to work! The music and musicians were phenomenal.

Hey, all you hunting widows in the Brainerd lakes area! The second weekend of deer hunting is approaching and if you’re like me you’ll be a widow, since my husband will be out in the woods in his bright orange, trying to shoot the “big one.”
We’re lucky here since there are several crafts and arts events going on Saturday and Sunday that only open their doors during one or both of the deer hunting weekends. So if you miss it, you’ll have to wait until next year.

Be dazzled by paintings, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, mobiles, sculpture, wood carvings, leatherwork, and various one-of-a-kind art wonders! Enjoy an ART-filled Holiday Open House at Franklin Arts Center, 1001 Kingwood St, on Nov 12 from 10am to 4pm! In addition to those listed, there will be many other open studios on both floors of Franklin Arts Center. Don't miss The Crossing Arts Alliance Sales & Gift Gallery and the Brainerd Area Art Club sale and show in the Q Gallery. Help sustain local artists with your purchases of unique arts and crafts!!

When Warrior Riley Kline went out for a pass Saturday in the Section 8 5-A final game against the Moorhead Spuds, I never realized the image would show a moment just before the catch. I really like to shoot football especially during the day because it means I have a chance to capture great color as well as stop action. When shooting sports, I always shoot on Shutter Priority. How can an old timer like myself resort to the "Auto Modes"? Another good friend of mine, Bill Marchel, confessed he many times uses the Shutter Priority setting when shooting wildlife.