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   Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) is thrilled to announce its summer line up of events, filled with creative artists, authors and musicians, starting with Award Winning author, Allen Eskens, who will be speaking on June 8, Saturday, 1PM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Hackensack. This event is free, however, RSVPs are required and can be made on our website. 

   Beginning on June 16, Friday, 5PM- 7PM, the Lakeside Concert Series will kick off with a performance by One Night Stand as the first of 10 free concerts under the pavilion in the city park in Hackensack, on beautiful Birch Lake. 

   On July 7 and 8, Josh Duffee and his Big Band will return for two nights of music by Duke Ellington and Count Bassie.  This event is always sold out, so buy your tickets now on our website.  

   August 12, Saturday, the 28th Annual Northwoods Art and Book Festival will feature the creative works of over 65 artists and 35 Minnesota authors for a fun day of children’s activities, community involvement, music, food and beverages. This is Minnesota’s longest running Art and Literature festival and something our community can be very proud to have “in your own backyard”. 

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on our mission of “Bringing the Arts to Life”.   

northwoodsartscouncil.org 

   These activities are made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to the legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. 

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