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!
First Friday with Fire in the Village! $20 Below Sale! (Panel Discussion Rescheduled to Feb. 6th!)
Join Fire in the Village for First Friday Art Walk in Room 203!
This month ... We'll have a '20 Below Art Sale' ... Art and other handcrafted and upcycled gifts for $20 bucks or less!
Always be brave!
Flock Around & Find Out- Fireside Cinema
Get into the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic! Fireside Cinema will will be showing How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The Jim Carrey movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a hilarious, live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss story about a cynical, green creature who lives in a cave overlooking the cheerful town of Whoville. The humor comes from Carrey's over-the-top performance as the Grinch, whose anti-Christmas plan involves stealing everything related to the holiday, and the absurdity of his interactions with the relentlessly optimistic Whos. The film's comedy also stems from his reluctant interactions with the sweet Cindy Lou Who, his begrudging attendance at the Whoville holiday ceremony, and his general grumpiness throughout the chaos he causes.
Flock Around and Find Out- 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.
Fire in the VIllage Winter Break
We’ll be taking a winter solstice break from Fire in the Village programs and events. We’ll resume regular open hours and community space at Room 203 the week of January 11th. Always be brave!
Livingroom Show with P.O.S. of Doomtree and Justice Humphrey
We’re transforming Room 203 into Grand Rapid’s only listening room, bringing together established and emerging artists with relevant and powerful voices.
Expect the Unexpected!
NOVEMBER 29th @ Room 203 :
Stefon Alexander, aka P.O.S. >>>
Doomtree co-founder, punk philosopher and lyrical bomb-thrower Stefon Alexander, aka P.O.S, makes tight, declamatory music that builds on the Minneapolis-bred rapper and producer’s penchant for grinding beats and radical lyrics.
Justice Humphrey >>>
Justice Humphrey is a poet from the Leech Lake Reservation whose voice reflects an honesty and raw emotion born of his life experience and the power of artisitic expression.
Flock Around & Find Out- Paper in Fire
Paper in Fire- Village Writing Circle
On the 4th Wednesday of the month we invite writers of all ages and abilities to join us for Paper in Fire, a new monthly creative writing circle!
No need to RSVP, just bring your notebook and an open heart! Village artists will suggest writing prompts - we'll have time to write quietly inside Old Central School - and we'll come back together at 7:30PM to share what we're ready to share over a simple soup supper. Young writers (under age 16) will join a seperate circle for youth in a nearby classroom, giving their adults some time to focus!
If you have any questions shanai@fireinthevillage.org
Flock Around and Find Out- 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!
There will be hot frybread. 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.
Fire in the Village presents Remembering John Trudell
GET TICKETS HERE
John Trudell has been physically gone for ten years now. His life and words continue to matter. John reminds us that if we use our intelligence and stay coherent, we will outlast them. This evening will not only celebrate his memories, wisdom, heart and love, but will revive his voice to make his words part of our own truth. This will help the powerless realize that they are anything but.
REMEMBERING JOHN TRUDELL will feature:
Annie Humphrey and Keith Secola will give performances with guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker and drummer Sean Carey. Video performance with Mark Shark & Quiltman. Art making with Fire in the Village.
Fire in The Village is a collective of artists and cultural organizers who build & sustain spiritual fires of connection where we live – in Anishinaabe territory, or rural northern Minnesota – and in arts and music communities across the region.
Flock Around & Find Out- Fireside Cinema
November is National Native American Heritage Month! November’s film is Thunderheart.
Free to attend
Free will donations for popcorn and beverages!
Bring a camp chair or pillow to get cozy on our big rug.
We’ll have comfy chairs for elders & others who require seating.
A young mixed-blood FBI agent is assigned to work with a cynical veteran investigator on a murder on a poverty-stricken Sioux reservation.
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105585/
Fire in the Village presents: Warriors & The Powerless
Saturday, November 8th
Headwaters Music & Arts
519 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji
Convert Tickets $5-20 Suggested— get them online here.
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are. This event is co-hosted by Headwaters Music & Arts and is a benefit for Voyageurs Expeditionary School students to support music and art education!
12-2PM
Remember Who We Are
Gather together for art-making and storytelling around a shared community meal. We will tell our stories and dreams and feed the fire we each carry within.
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories with Annie Humphrey and friends. Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – always be brave!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
TONIGHT’S SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS:
Corey Medina: https://coreymedina.com
Corey Medina was born and raised in the small town of Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation. In 2012 he relocated to another small town called Bemidji in Northern Minnesota. His early musical influences came out of what his mom and uncles listened to: blues, classic country, soul, classic rock and metal. Growing up with a single mom and a rebellious heart, Corey quickly learned what the “blues” was and meant.
Even though Corey loves to just write and play music, his mission is to spread a message of hope and encouragement to every tribe and tongue that has felt hopeless and held back in life by fear, shame and hurt.
Lakota John | https://www.musicmaker.org/artist/john-lakota-john-locklear
John Lakota Locklear, born in 1997, grew up listening to his dad’s music collection. At 7 years old, he picked up the harmonica and, at 7, his first guitar. Intrigued by the sound of the slide guitar, by 10 he had bought himself a glass slide, placed it on his pinky finger and has been sliding ever since. Today, Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla join him to form a proud Lumbee Nation family of talented musicians.
The Lumbee Nation includes 50,000 members who call the enchanting area around Lumberton, North Carolina, with its swamps and cypress trees, home. The tribe has resided along the banks of the Lumbee River, from which they take their name, since the mid-1700s. It is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi but has yet to gain federal recognition.
Fire in the Village presents: Warriors & The Powerless
Friday, November 8th, 2025
Room 203 at Old Central School
10 NW 5th Street, Grand Rapids, MN
Tickets $5-20 Suggested — no one turned away!
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are. This event is also part of our Give a Sh*t! Mini Gala and fundraiser.
Silent Art Auction 4-7PM
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories from Annie Humphrey and friends. Tonight’s special guest musician is John “Lakota John” Locklear, who combines the blues with the Indigenous music of his Lumbee ancestors.
Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – always be brave!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
About Our Guest Artist:
John Lakota Locklear, born in 1997, grew up listening to his dad’s music collection. At 7 years old, he picked up the harmonica and, at 7, his first guitar. Intrigued by the sound of the slide guitar, by 10 he had bought himself a glass slide, placed it on his pinky finger and has been sliding ever since. Today, Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla join him to form a proud Lumbee Nation family of talented musicians.
The Lumbee Nation includes 50,000 members who call the enchanting area around Lumberton, North Carolina, with its swamps and cypress trees, home. The tribe has resided along the banks of the Lumbee River, from which they take their name, since the mid-1700s. It is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi but has yet to gain federal recognition.
CANCELED: Fire in the Village presents Warriors & The Powerless in Duluth
We’re sorry, but tonight’s show at Zeitgeist has been canceled due to illness ~ we will try our best to reschedule a Duluth concert soon!
Thursday, October 6th
Zeitgeist Duluth
Ticket $5 - $20 Suggested (No one turned away!)
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are. This event is co-hosted by Macalester College and Long Lake Conservation Center.
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories with Annie Humphrey and friends. Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – always be brave!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
Flock Around And Find Out- Creative Crow Club
The first Wednesday of the month is for the youth!
Join Fire in the Village for Creative Crow Club, a youth-centered art space where everyone can explore their artistic gifts, find their voice, and build a caring creative community! Join us from 6-8PM for a shared meal and fun creative projects to make and take home.
Fire in the Village presents: Warriors & The Powerless
Saturday, November 1st
Sampaguita
204 Minnesota Ave N in Aitkin, MN
Tickets $5-20 Suggested
(No one turned away)
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are.
12-2PM
Remember Who We Are
Gather together for art-making and storytelling around a shared community meal. We will tell our stories and dreams and feed the fire we each carry within.
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories with Annie Humphrey and friends. Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – make art, not war!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
Karaoke Night *Special Spooky Edition*
Come and let loose at our spooky karaoke lounge!
Costume contest! The audience will choose the winners.
Best adult costume- $50 gift card | Best kid costume- $50 gift card
Flock Around & Find Out- Paper in Fire
Paper in Fire- Village Writing Circle
On the 4th Wednesday of the month we invite writers of all ages and abilities to join us for Paper in Fire, a new monthly creative writing circle!
No need to RSVP, just bring your notebook and an open heart! Village artists will suggest writing prompts - we'll have time to write quietly inside Old Central School - and we'll come back together at 7:30PM to share what we're ready to share over a simple soup supper. Young writers (under age 16) will join a seperate circle for youth in a nearby classroom, giving their adults some time to focus!
If you have any questions shanai@fireinthevillage.org
Fire in the Village presents: Warriors & The Powerless
Friday, October 17th
Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade
Tickets are free! Donations support F.I.T.V
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are. This event is co-hosted by Macalester College and Long Lake Conservation Center.
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories with Annie Humphrey and friends. Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – always be brave!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
Fire in the Village presents: Warriors & The Powerless
Saturday, October 11th
All Saints Episcopal Indian Mission ~ Minneapolis, MN
3044 Longfellow Ave
Tickets $5-20 Suggested
(No one turned away)
Join arts and culture collective Fire in the Village for a creative community gathering to feed our fires of inspiration, build our power, and remember who we are. This event is co-hosted by First Nations Kitchen.
12-2PM
Remember Who We Are
Gather together for art-making and storytelling around a shared community meal. We will tell our stories and dreams and feed the fire we each carry within.
Social Hour 6PM; Music 7PM
Music for Warriors & The Powerless
An evening of music and stories with Annie Humphrey and friends. Before the show begins, join us for a spirited social hour – make art, not war!
Learn more and get tickets: fireinthevillage.org/tour
Remember Who We Are- * Special Hibbing Edition *
On the final Sunday of September, this one-off Remember Who We Are gathering will take place in Hibbing, MN. A good friend will be hosting us in his home. Sit among friends, reconnect with your spirit. All are welcome!
Location | 2727 23rd Ave/ Tapala Road Hibbing, MN.
Questions: annie@fireinthevillage.org
Mii gwitch Mahnomen Celebration & Feast
We will gather next to the Ball Club Community Center at the Mii gwitch Mahnomen Days pow wow grounds in Ball Club!
The mahnomen was good to us this year. We are thankful for the resilience of our sacred food. We will recognize the youth who contributed to the creation and completion of the beautiful murals at the Pow wow grounds in Ball Club. Please motor on over to B.C. and have some food, visit friends, tell wild rice stories! If it is cold or raining, we will move the celebration to the Community Center next to the pow wow grounds.
2-3pm | Block printing pop up: Make and take a fabric patch sew it or pin it to a jacket, flannel or backpack!
3pm-3:30pm | Recognizing youth who took part in the painting of the new Ball Club murals.
3:30-4pm | Tobacco offering. Giving thanks to Creator for an abundant crop.
4-5pm | Wiisinin! (feast bags encouraged but not required)
Flock Around & Find Out- Paper in Fire
Paper in Fire- Village Writing Circle
Writers of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for Paper in Fire, a new monthly creative writing circle. No need to RSVP, just bring your notebook and an open heart! Village artists will suggest writing prompts - we'll have time to write quietly inside Old Central School - and we'll come back together at 7:30PM to share what we're ready to share over a simple soup supper. Young writers (under age 16) will join a seperate circle for youth in a nearby classroom, giving their adults some time to focus!
If you have any questions shanai@fireinthevillage.org
Fire in the Village at the Cultivating Communities Summit
Fire in the Village is co-hosting an evening community music event as part of the Cultivating Communities Summit in Brainerd. This Summit focuses on social connectedness, inclusive economic employment, fair access to education, and environmental justice through meaningful conversations, interactive opportunities, artistic expression, presentations and so much more.
For more information and tickets: https://www.sowingroom.org/ccsummit
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/gichi-ziibi-center-for-the-arts/cultivating-communities-summit/553637560636082/
People Power Print Pop-Up at Battle Point Pow Wow
We are bringing a FITV print space to the Battle Point Powwow!
Address: 10051 Battle Point Trail NW, Federal Dam, MN 56641
Powwow schedule: https://www.llojibwe.org/powwow/schedule.html
Powwow Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/battle-point-dr-nw-federal-dam-mn-56641-united-states/27th-annual-battle-point-powwow/2633062040238212/
Fire in the Village at North House Folk School
On September 20th we will be traveling along the North Shore of Lake Superior to North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN to be a part of their annual “Unplugged” event!
At 9am we will have our People Power Print Pop-up space ready for printmaking, followed by a musical performance with Annie Humphrey featuring the Crow Camp Youth at 10am.
Flock Around and Find Out- 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.
Flock Around & Find Out- Fireside Cinema
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month Room 203 turns into a cinema!
October’s movie will soon be announced.
Free to attend
Free will donations for popcorn and beverages!
Bring a camp chair or pillow to get cozy on our big rug.
We’ll have comfy chairs for elders & others who require seating.
Grand Rapids Riverfest- FITV Print Pop-Up
We will be popping up with our print space from 2pm-7pm at the Grand Rapids Riverfest.
Come do some printmaking with us!
