The Reif Arts Council is announcing a jam-packed line-up of entertainment as part of their summer/fall 2021 seasonânot an easy feat on the heels of a global pandemic.Â
âOver the past year, we really made lemonade out of lemons. From drive-in and boat-in concerts and socially distanced music, to movies in the Reif parking lot, virtual shows, and several concerts at the outdoor IRA Civic Center pavilion,â said Reif Arts Council Marketing Director Paul M. Gregersen. âPeople have certainly taken notice and have appreciated our efforts to continue our mission of stimulating the arts in northern Minnesota. We maintained a schedule of 60-plus shows and educational programs throughout the pandemic, mostly flying by the seat of our pants. Our end goal has always been to formally announce a schedule of upcoming shows featuring local and national acts, and then execute that schedule like we did before the pandemic. Weâve finally made it to that point and are so happ