March at the Fosston Library Arts Center

Winter is here, but hopefully just in time for spring. After all, it is March. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. While you’re waiting for the season of green grass and long daylight hours, take advantage of some of wonderful happenings at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.
Jerry Frasier, comic magician, will present a program at the Fosston Library on Tuesday, March 27, at 4 p.m. Frasier is described as “impressive, unique and unforgettable.” The show includes audience participation, clean comedy, and mystifying magic tricks. Come and bring the kiddies.
Pam Robinson’s “Flotsam & Jetsam” show is currently on display in the gallery. I was a little confused last month when I wrote that “her works were paintings. Wrong, wrong, wrong! She says, “I practice an art form that requires an up-to-date tetanus shot.” Her creations are assembled from rusty metal, broken glass, driftwood, rocks, bones, old jewelry - anything she might find during walks in the woods, strolls along the beach, or rambles at garage sales. Colorful and imaginative, this is an exhibit you won’t want to miss.
March is National Craft Month, and there will be make and take crafts every Wednesday at 4 p.m. This family fun time lasts for an hour, and will feature St. Patrick’s Day crafts on March 14 and springtime crafts on March 21, as well as “Out like a Lamb” (we’re all hoping for that) on March 28.
The Books and BonBons Book Club will meet Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo. We always have a good time as well as enjoying some kind of yummy dessert. Come and join us.
Looking ahead to April (I like the sound of that), the FCLAA is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Writers’ conference on April 21 and 28. The conference will be offered in two levels, the level one, “I Always Wanted to be a Writer” workshop, and the level two, “Self-Edit your Way to Success” workshop. The presenter is Jamie Lee, a published, award-winning author and teacher. Her first novel, Washuja - Bear Dreamer won a Ben Franklin Award for Best New Voice in Fiction. Individuals will be able to register for either one or for both days at a cost of $55 for one or $90 for both. For more information, contact Bonnie Stewart at 435-6119.