2025 SEASON - CULTURAL EVENTS
Ali Sultan
Stand Up Comedy
Ali Sultan has been on Comedy Central’s "Hart of The City" with Kevin Hart. He filmed his comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia. He was named both Best Local Comic and Artist of the Year by City Pages. He represented Minnesota and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gilda's LaughFest. His albums "Happy to Be Here" and "Funny First" can be heard on Spotify, SiriusXM and has over 1 millions streams on Pandora.
Friday, January 24 @ 7pm
Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus
Kevin Kling and Friends
A Valentine's Day themed evening of music and storytelling from a Minnesota treasure.
When there’s danger all about, that’s when the call goes out: “Here we come to save the day!” And you know that MIGHTY LOVE is on the way!
In a world teaming with Jokers, Riddlers, Penguins and Crime Bosses we say, “Enough is Enough!” It’s time to take off the gloves and the scarf and hat.
Featuring: Prudence Johnson,
Dan Chouinard, Claudia Schmidt,
Dane Stauffer, Bradley Greenwald and Simone Perrin
Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 7pm
Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus
DRAGONS AND MYSTICAL BEASTS
CALLING ALL BRAVE HEROES!
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family.
Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon…
Running Time: 55 mins
Age Guidance: 3+
Sunday, February 15 @ 2pm
Gichi - ziibi Center for the Arts
Brainerd MN
Season Sponsors
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This activity is made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Cultural Arts Series
The Cultural Arts Series began in 2006 with the mission of bringing performing artists of regional, national and international reputation to local stages. The Series presents a wide variety of quality artists from the worlds of theatre, music, dance, and literature. “By bringing artists of this caliber to Brainerd audiences, people don’t have to travel great distances to see their work,” producer Patrick Spradlin says. “For a city the size of Brainerd, we deserve to have these kinds of events here in our area.”
Past Events:
I am...He said
Neil Diamond Celebration
Featuring Matt Vee, Famiy & Friends
November 15, 2024
GIchi - ziibi Center for the Arts
Kuniko Yamamoto
Japanese Artistry
November 7, 2024
Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus
Native Pride
Dance & Music
October 3, 2024
Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus
North Stars Live!
Featuring in concert:
Amanda Grace & Megan Lenius
September 26, 2024
Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus
Summer 2024
The Holy Rocka Rollaz
Mary Mack
Stand-up Comedy
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack began her comedy career on a dare while working as a band and music teacher. She has performed stand up comedy for 16 years all around the U.S. and Canada. Mack's television credits include The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Last Comic Standing, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
Forever Young
Forever Young follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down.
Dinosaur World Live
Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular
Celebrating their 19th year in 2023!
A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you’ve never heard before!
Songwriters in the Round
Featuring:
Hailey James
2022 Female Vocalist of the Year
Minnesota Country Music Organization
Katie Switzer
Winner, Songwriting Competition
North of Nashville
Skarlett Woods
Winner, 2022 and 2023
Dylan Fest Songwriting Contest
An evening of Music and Conversation
The Fabulous Armadillos with Collective Unconscious
Takin' It To The Streets - Dobbie Brothers Tribute
The Second City
Songwriters in the Round
Featuring Minnesota Artists:
Aaron Simmons, Kelley Smith, Jake Nelson
Photography by Sheila Boldt, Pine Haven Photography
The James Sewall Ballet
More Past Events
Deuces Wild!
Comedian, Henry Cho
James Sewell Ballet
The Reminders
Tonic Sol Fa
Killer Vees
Holy Rocka Rollaz
Ireland With Michael
Hennepin Theatre Trust Series
Past Events continued...
George Winston
Leon Redbone
Gaelic Storm
Arrival
Aby Wolf
Rhythmic Circus
The Steeles
Harlem Gospel Choir
The Machine
Mick Sterling
The Killer Vees
Masters of Soul
Lee Rocker
John Jorgenson
Liverpool Legends
Second City
Fabulous Armadillos
Solas
Ronny Cox
The Acting Company
Triple Espresso
Lorie Line
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Zorongo Dance Company
Tim Mooney
Commonweal Theatre
Marx in Soho
Illusion Theater
Clair Lynch Band
Jeffrey Hatcher
Stringfever
Davina & The Vagabonds
Theater Latte Da
NC Youth Tap Ensemble
Martin Taylor
Laurence Juber
Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos
Continental Ballet
The HillBenders
Griffin Theatre Company
Holy Rocka Rollaz
The New Standards
Children's Theatre Company
Ragamala Dance Company
Monroe Crossing
Her Crooked Heart
Tonic Sol Fa
Cantus
The Reminders
James Sewell Ballet
George Maurer Trio
GreatWorks Theatre Company
Henry Cho
Hennepin Theatre Trust Series