Itasca County Arts & Entertainment
Your Minnesota vacation in Grand Rapids will give you everything from the finest in cultural performances to down-home country music, there's entertainment for every taste in the Grand Rapids, Itasca County area. Take in a ballet at the Myles Reif Performing Art Center or see what the local talent has to offer.

Grand Rapids Players
The Grand Rapids Players conduct two toe-tapping performances annually at the Myles Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids. This volunteer theatrical group has enchanted audiences for more than 30 years and produces a spring musical and a fall play. 
Tickets are available at Reed Drug, (218) 326-3453, or at the Myles Reif Performing Arts Center, (218) 327-5780.

Itasca Orchestral Society
The Itasca Orchestral Society is a community orchestra which performs three concerts during the year at the Myles Reif Performing Arts Center and Greenway High School Auditorium. 
Tickets are available at the door or Reed Drug, (218) 326-3453.

Mississippi Melodie Showboat

Mississippi Melodie Showboat
P.O. Box 321
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Toll Free: (866)336-3426
 

Relive the excitement of days past when the showboat came rounding the bend of the Mississippi River to bring entertainment to the towns on its shores.  Our colorfully costumed performers entertain you with song, dance and comedy. This is truly entertainment for the entire family - no matter what the age.  It's loved by children and seniors alike.  Your family will love sitting outdoors in our comfortable stadium seating on the banks of the river.  The show is new each year, so make this an annual event for you and your family.


Showboat Video

Mississippi River ShowboatPerformances are the last three weekends in July. All performances are held at 8:30 p.m. at the Showboat landing.  Beverages and snacks available at outdoor performances.  Tickets sold only at the gate for general admission seating.  Ticket booth opens at 7pm prior to each performance.

Admission: $10  Adults (18-59 years), $6 children, students and seniors (60 & over),
**All seats 1/2 price on Thursday nights**

For behind-the-scenes commentary click here for the Showboat Blog.

 


Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
720 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 327-5780
Fax: (218) 327-5798

One of the premiere mid-sized performing arts centers in the Upper Midwest, the Reif Center is 'Stimulating arts in Northern Minnesota'!  Featuring a proscenium stage with an orchestra pit, state of the art sound and lighting, and a beautiful theater without a bad seat in the house.  Experience the power of live theater with award winning artists, and world acclaimed touring companies.  From Sewell Ballet to the musical Cabaret, from Seussical to country favorite Pam Tillis, the Reif offers something for everyone.
 


Reif Video






Tickets for all performances may be purchased at The Reif Center Box Office, Reed Drug in Grand Rapids, online at www.reifcenter.org, or by calling (218) 327-5780.  A full calendar of Reif Center performances is included on the calendar of events located on this site.  Questions about Reif Center performances can be directed via email to: arts@reifcenter.org.


West Range Country Show
Yee-haw, ladies and gents! Come to a down-home country music extravaganza at the West Range Country Show. Stage performances are offered monthly during fall and winter at the Greenway High School auditorium. Local talent is featured, with organizers and performers volunteering their time and skills for a show that's sure to keep you humming. 
General Admission is $6.00 for all seats.

White Oak CasinoWhite Oak Casino
45830 Hwy 2
Deer River MN 56636
(218) 335-4300

The White Oak Casino is located 14 miles west of Grand Rapids in the town of Deer River.  This small scale casino calls itself, "The Best Little Casino in Minnesota." At White Oak Casino you'll find over 300 slots offering a variety of limits, poker room, 2 blackjack tables, a full service bar, a snack bar and White Oak's gift and smoke shop.  The casino is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.  Shuttle service from Grand Rapids area hotels is available for groups with an advanced notice.


Second Wind Harmonica Band
The Second Wind Harmonica Band is a volunteer organization that has been providing musical entertainment for all ages and types of events since 1981.
For Information call (218) 328-5776
   
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