Gather
Join us at Room 203, our FITV home room & gathering space. We’re on the second floor of Old Central School in downtown Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Regular visiting hours will start soon.
Miigwech to our supporters for making this new space a reality!
Livingroom Concert - Aida Shahghasemi
Join Fire in the Village on Thursday, July 16th, for a livingroom concert with Aida Shahghasemi
Magical Frybread Drive-In | Room 203
ELEVATOR AT OLD CENTRL SCHOOL IS OUT OF ORDER! WE ARE SO VERY SORRY THAT THIS NO LONGER MAKES OUR EVENT EASILY ACCESSIBLE!!
Room 203 | Grand Rapids, MN
Event begins at 6pm- Frybread | Printmaking | Concert
Content Warning: Some poems contain strong language.
We encourage you to get your tickets in advance as seats are limited. We cannot guarantee there will seats on the day of event.
TICKETS - PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Join us at the mobile Magical Frybread Drive-in to be inspired, fed, and empowered.
There will be frybread (of course), printmaking, poets and musicians speaking and singing their truth. Thinking for themselves. Join us, let’s be coherent together!
Each Magical Frybread Drive-in is a mobile mini music festival. It starts with social time of frybread & printmaking, followed by a music / poetry / spoken word concert. The spirit of the people is what makes it magical.
“Poetry is free, as it is freeing, much like dancing.” - Brian Babb, Performer at the Magical Frybread Drive-in
“We will outlast these times we’re in… Harder times on the horizon.” - Annie Humphrey, Performer and Frybread Maker and Fire in the Village Director
Shows will take place in Minneapolis and small towns in the northland where Fire in the Village has been building relationships and real connections.
For a full schedule of these and other Fire in the Village events, click here.
Magical Frybread Drive-In | Headwaters Music & Arts
Headwaters Music & Arts | Bemidji, MN
Social Time (Frybread, Printmaking, self serve smores, raffle and so much more!) 5:30pm-7pm
Concert 7pm
Join us at the mobile Magical Frybread Drive-in to be inspired, fed, and empowered.
There will be frybread (of course), printmaking, poets and musicians speaking and singing their truth. Thinking for themselves. Join us, let’s be coherent together!
Each Magical Frybread Drive-in is a mobile mini music festival. It starts with social time of frybread & printmaking, followed by a music / poetry / spoken word concert. The spirit of the people is what makes it magical.
“Poetry is free, as it is freeing, much like dancing.” - Brian Babb, Performer at the Magical Frybread Drive-in
“We will outlast these times we’re in… Harder times on the horizon.” - Annie Humphrey, Performer and Frybread Maker and Fire in the Village Director
Shows will take place in Minneapolis and small towns in the northland where Fire in the Village has been building relationships and real connections.
For a full schedule of these and other Fire in the Village events, click here.
Magical Frybread Drive-In | Sampuguita (CANCELED!)
CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS!
Sampaguita | Aitkin, MN
Event begins at 6PM- Frybread | Printmaking | Concert
Content Warning: Some poems contain strong language.
TICKETS- PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Join us at the mobile Magical Frybread Drive-in to be inspired, fed, and empowered.
There will be frybread (of course), printmaking, poets and musicians speaking and singing their truth. Thinking for themselves. Join us, let’s be coherent together!
Each Magical Frybread Drive-in is a mobile mini music festival. It starts with social time of frybread & printmaking, followed by a music / poetry / spoken word concert. The spirit of the people is what makes it magical.
“Poetry is free, as it is freeing, much like dancing.” - Brian Babb, Performer at the Magical Frybread Drive-in
“We will outlast these times we’re in… Harder times on the horizon.” - Annie Humphrey, Performer and Frybread Maker and Fire in the Village Director
Shows will take place in Minneapolis and small towns in the northland where Fire in the Village has been building relationships and real connections.
For a full schedule of these and other Fire in the Village events, click here.
Magical Frybread Drive-In | Hook & Ladder
-Will be rescheduled-
Hook & Ladder | Minneapolis, MN
Magical Frybread Drive-In | All Saints Indian Mission
All Saints Indian Mission Minneapolis, MN
6pm- Frybread | Printmaking | Concert
Content Warning: Some poems contain strong language.
TICKETS-PAY WHAT YOU CAN
We welcome cash donations for tickets at the door.
Join us at the mobile Magical Frybread Drive-in to be inspired, fed, and empowered.
There will be frybread (of course), printmaking, poets and musicians speaking and singing their truth. Thinking for themselves. Join us, let’s be coherent together!
Each Magical Frybread Drive-in is a mobile mini music festival. It starts with social time of frybread & printmaking, followed by a music / poetry / spoken word concert. The spirit of the people is what makes it magical.
“Poetry is free, as it is freeing, much like dancing.” - Brian Babb, Performer at the Magical Frybread Drive-in
“We will outlast these times we’re in… Harder times on the horizon.” - Annie Humphrey, Performer and Frybread Maker and Fire in the Village Director
Shows will take place in Minneapolis and small towns in the northland where Fire in the Village has been building relationships and real connections.
For a full schedule of these and other Fire in the Village events, click here.
Magical Frybread Drive-In | AICHO
AICHO | Duluth, MN
Frybread & Printmaking 6pm-7pm; Concert 7pm
Content Warning: Some poems contain strong language.
Space is limited, Please submit the RSVP form below!
F.A.F.O- People Powered Print Potluck (Copy)
Flock Around and Find Out with Fire in the Village on the third Wednesday of the month for People Powered Print Potluck!
Bring a dish to share if you like, a piece of fabric or clothing to print on, or just come as you are! We'll share a meal and will try fun and easy printmaking projects.
Flock Around & Find Out- Fireside Cinema | Hunt for the Wilderpeople
ROOM 203 TURNS INTO FIRESIDE CINEMA!
Free to attend!
Free will donations for popcorn & beverages!
Bring a camp chair or pillow to get cozy on our big rug. We will have comfy chairs for elders & others who require seating.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) PG-13
A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698684/?ref_=mv_close
F.A.F.O - Yoga & Uni-TEA | Women’s Restorative Circle (Copy)
Yoga and tea can seem sissy, but THIS yoga and THIS tea is for badass women, you see. Women need to rejuvinate, cuz they tire from carryin the weight. Men, don't feel left out, tend to the homefire while your partner is out.
This is a free gathering, registration is required to ensure a comfortable amount of space for everyone attending.
Please bring a mat! (We will have a few extras on a first come, first served basis.)
As space is limited, please let us know via email contact@fireinthevillage.org if you are unable to make it after registering so we may offer the opening to others.
Runway Fashion Show & drag Performance Extravaganza at Klockow!
Runway Fashion Show & Drag Performance Extravaganza presented by Klockow!
An assemble of creative and talented designers will be showcasing their collection of garments in a fashion show at Klockow. Iron Range Radiance will have drag performances between walks, and we will have our FITV mobile print station set up for you to create your own patch!
Annie Humphrey will be one of the designers showing a collection of thrifted and up-cycled looks in the fashion show. If you are attending and have an interest in modeling, email us at contact@fireinthevillage.org or find us at the event. They are all bada** female looks!
Additional information
F.A.F.O- Paper in Fire | Community Writing Circle
Paper in Fire- Community Writing Circle
If you are reading this, you are invited to join our community writing circle!
Everyone welcome!
All you need to join is a notebook and an open heart!
Village artists will suggest a prompt, we will have some quiet time to write, then we will gather around and share over a soup supper.
F.A.F.O- People Powered Print Potluck
Flock Around and Find Out with Fire in the Village on the third Wednesday of the month for People Powered Print Potluck!
Bring a dish to share if you like, a piece of fabric or clothing to print on, or just come as you are! We'll share a meal and will try fun and easy printmaking projects.
Old Central School of Rock (Copy)
Explore. Experiment. Express. Jam!
First & third Monday of each month!
We have guitars, keys, percussion and a writing space ready for you to explore your musical side. Beginners and pros alike are welcome to jam!
F.A.F.O - Fireside Cinema | Wild Robot (PG)
Room 203 turns into Fireside Cinema!
Wild Robot (2024) PG
A sentient robot stranded on an uninhabited island raises an orphaned gosling while trying to fit in with the local wildlife.
Free to attend!
Free will donations for popcorn & beverages!
Bring a camp chair or pillow to get cozy on our big rug. We will have comfy chairs for elders & others who require seating.
F.A.F.O - Yoga & Uni-TEA | Women’s Restorative Circle
Yoga and tea can seem sissy, but THIS yoga and THIS tea is for badass women, you see. Women need to rejuvinate, cuz they tire from carryin the weight. Men, don't feel left out, tend to the homefire while your partner is out.
This is a free gathering, registration is required to ensure a comfortable amount of space for everyone attending.
Please bring a mat! (We will have a few extras on a first come, first served basis.)
As space is limited, please let us know via email contact@fireinthevillage.org if you are unable to make it after registering so we may offer the opening to others.
Old Central School of Rock
Explore. Experiment. Express. Jam!
First & third Monday of each month!
We have guitars, keys, percussion and a writing space ready for you to explore your musical side. Beginners and pros alike are welcome to jam!
First Friday- Fantastical Frybread Bingo Songfest
JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT OF FANTASTICAL FUN!
The first Magical Frybread Drive-in!
At 6pm we will serve magical frybread and supernatural soup until it is gone and begin bingo. Mystical prizes are to be won! Kemari will take the stage at 7pm and lead us all into joyous singing to anthemic classics and present songs. His uplifting voice and energy will have you on your feet, raising your voice and moving your body. Even if you aren't that type!
6pm
Bingo & Frybread! (Social Hour)
Win F.I.T.V merch and other prizes!
Enjoy home-made frybread by Leanna Goose and Soup provided by Kiesler Wellness Center.
7PM
Interactive sing-along with Kemari!
F.A.F.O - Karaoke Night!
When there is a 5th Wednesday in a month we add a special Flock Around & Find Out gathering!
What better way to spend your evening than singing your favorite songs under a disco ball with friends! Singing is not required, but, of course, we encourage you to release your inner rock star. Fire in the Village crew will be dressed in costume and character; join in on the fun!
Family- friendly
Dry event
Light refreshments provided
Enter the Old Central School from the parking lot door, we are on the second floor in Room 203
Jasper and Geezis captivated Room 203 with their powerful vocals, completely on key, ran out of breath only a few times and only questioned the Christina Aguilera song choice maybe once or six times..
F.A.F.O- Paper in Fire | Community Writing Circle
Paper in Fire- Community Writing Circle
If you are reading this, you are invited to join our community writing circle!
Everyone welcome!
All you need to join is a notebook and an open heart!
Village artists will suggest a prompt, we will have some quiet time to write, then we will gather around and share over a soup supper.
Old Central School of Rock
Explore. Experiment. Express. Jam!
First & third Monday of each month!
We have guitars, keys, percussion and a writing space ready for you to explore your musical side. Beginners and pros alike are welcome to jam!
F.A.F.O - People Power Print Potluck
Flock Around and Find Out with Fire in the Village on the third Wednesday of the month for People Power Print Potluck!
Bring a dish to share if you like, a piece of fabric or clothing to print on, or just come as you are! We'll share a meal and will try fun and easy printmaking projects.
F.A.F.O - Fireside Cinema | Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13)
Room 203 turns into Fireside Cinema!
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) PG-13
Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125435/
Free to attend!
Free will donations for popcorn & beverages!
Bring a camp chair or pillow to get cozy on our big rug. We will have comfy chairs for elders & others who require seating.
Old Central School of Rock
Explore. Experiment. Express. Jam!
First & third Monday of each month!
We have guitars, keys, percussion and a writing space ready for you to explore your musical side. Beginners and pros alike are welcome to jam!
KAXE On the River with Annie & Scout
Tune in to KAXE On the River from 7pm-10pm to wind down your evening with songs handpicked by your village hosts, Two Non Blondes.
91.7 FM (Grand Rapids), 90.5 FM (Bemidji)
F.A.F.O - Yoga & Uni-TEA | Women’s Restorative Circle
Yoga and tea can seem sissy, but THIS yoga and THIS tea is for badass women, you see. Women need to rejuvinate, cuz they tire from carryin the weight. Men, don't feel left out, tend to the homefire while your partner is out.
This is a free gathering, registration is required to ensure a comfortable amount of space for everyone attending.
As space is limited, please let us know via email contact@fireinthevillage.org if you are unable to make it after registering so we may offer the opening to others.
F.A.F.O- Paper in Fire | Community Writing Circle
Paper in Fire- Community Writing Circle
If you are reading this, you are invited to join our community writing circle!
Everyone welcome!
All you need to join is a notebook and an open heart!
Village artists will suggest a prompt, we will have some quiet time to write, then we will gather around and share over a soup supper.
F.A.F.O- People Powered Print Potluck
Flock Around and Find Out with Fire in the Village on the third Wednesday of the month for People Powered Print Potluck!
Bring a dish to share if you like, a piece of fabric or clothing to print on, or just come as you are! We'll share a meal and will try fun and easy printmaking projects.
Livingroom Concert- Keith Secola & Gary Farmer
Keith Secola and Gary Farmer make a surprise stop in Room 203!
Secola is a Native American Music Award winner; Keith Secola is an icon and ambassador of Native music. He is one of the most influential artists in the field today. Rising from the grassroots of North America, he is a songwriter of the people. Critics have dubbed him as the Native versions of both Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. NDN Kars (Indian cars), his most popular song is considered the contemporary Native American anthem, achieving legendary status and earning him a well deserved cult following. It has been the number one requested song on tribal radio since the 1992. In 2011, he joined the ranks of Jimmy Hendrix, Hank Williams, Crystal Gale, and Richie Valens, and was inducted into the Native Music Hall of Fame.
Keith Secola
Gary Farmer
Gary Farmer is an actor, musician and producer. A prominent and respected figure in Indigenous film, having received three Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male in films Powwow Highway (1989), Dead Man (1995), and Smoke Signals (1998). Recent credits include series regular on Resident Alien for NBC Universal/SyFy Network, Reservation Dogs for FX/Hulu, The English for BBC/Amazon (September 2022). As a musician, he leads Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers, winning Best Americana Album at the 2023 New Mexico Music Awards.
6pm- Doors (Indian tacos with Keith and Gary before the show!)
7pm- Show
Free & kid-friendly event.
We are currently at capacity. Please submit the form below if you would like to join our waitlist!
F.A.F.O Fireside Cinema | Rez Ball
The Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from New Mexico, must band together after losing their star player if they want to keep their quest for a state championship alive.
Directed and co-written by Navajo filmmaker Sydney Freeland along with "Reservation Dogs" creator Sterlin Harjo. The film, produced by NBA star LeBron James' SpringHill Company, is inspired by Michael Powell’s non-fiction book Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation. It focuses on a Navajo high school team, the Chuska Warriors, aiming for a state championship.
Free to attend
Free will donations for popcorn & beverages!
