Attractions and events in Bemidji, Minnesota are the focus of topics in this category. These may include local historical places, museums, libraries, art galleries, theaters, entertainment facilities, sports programs and teams, recreational programs and facilities, concerts, fairs, and other events.
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Beltrami County Historical Society
Founded in 1952, BCHS operates a research center on the grounds of the Beltrami County Fairgrounds, as well as a museum and administrative offices at the former James J. Hill Railroad Depot in Bemidji, Minnesota. Membership information, meeting schedules, museum and research hours and policies, exhibits, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://beltramihistory.org/
From its beginnings in 1981, the community theater group on Bemidji, Minnesota has uses several different venues for its productions, with its theater season usually including three shows that may vary from comedies, to tragedies, children’s theater, musicals, or dinner theater. Upcoming events are highlighted and photographs from past performances are included.
http://web.paulbunyan.net/bct/
The Bemidji Curling Club was organized near the end of the Great Depression, putting on a demonstration during the Winter Carnival of 1932. Its history, membership policies and fees, leagues, directors, life members, champions, and a calendar of events are posted, and an archive is included.
http://bemidjicurling.org/
The facility opened in 1993 in a building remodeled for JC Penney Company in the 1930s and 1940s, offering hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs for children, adults and educational organizations. Its programs and exhibits are highlighted, membership prices, hours of operation, prices, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.hscbemidji.org/
Formerly a movie house, the theater went into disuse after about fifty years, and was revived by the Paul Bunyan Playhouse, the oldest professional summer stock company in Minnesota, and a year-round hub for the performing arts. A calendar of events, seating chart, ticket sales, sponsorships, and facility rental policies are discussed.
http://www.thechieftheater.com/
The annual winter event includes curling, pond hockey, a cold-water plunge, and other contests, family events, live music, and other entertainment features, including an open skating rink, frozen turkey bowling, and a photo booth. A schedule of events, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and contacts are posted.
http://www.winterfestbemidji.com/
