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Molly Johnston works for Springboard for the Arts in Fergus Falls and is the co-director of DanceBARN Collective in Battle Lake. 

She got a sneak peek at Naomi RaMona Schliesman’s upcoming exhibit 

 at the Kaddatz Galleries in Fergus Falls. The exhibit runs July 8 through Aug. 16, with an opening artist reception Thursday, July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

: Naomi’s sculptures have always intrigued me with their textures, colors and materials from nature. This particular show excites me because she is examining healing through the senses. 

The exhibit combines paintings and prints, sound and music and even smells to create an immersive experience, including creating two interactive murals that when they’re finished, they’re going to be placed around the community for everyone to experience. 

Naomi’s work comes from her journey of healing and also [from] connecting with her German and Blackfeet [and also Blackfoot] heritage.

. Recently, he visited the Visitor Center at French Regional Park in Plymouth to see the work of 

 invites the viewer to take a closer look. The work is on view through Aug. 17, with an artist reception on July 31 at 5:30 p.m.

 I like the way she creates mystery and depth in abstract compositions. 

Her work appears as though you can't see the whole image, and your mind fills in the missing information, not really knowing how much is missing and how much you are making up. It's kind of like looking at something through a fence or privacy screen.

KQ Quinn of Minneapolis is a big fan of comedy, and they remember seeing 

 when it was a Fringe show. Now the full musical is at Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis, and it runs through July 13.

The show follows a woman who is trying to climb the corporate ladder but has debilitating pain each month from endometriosis. KQ acknowledges that this hardly sounds like the subject for a comedic musical, but it works:

 They tell this story in such a way that is so funny and relatable, and you’ll see through these amazing songs that when we start talking about our health and consulting with medical providers that we trust life can change and be really, really awesome.

It is super fun and lively and also extremely impactful, because we are talking about health and people's experiences with the medical system, and how often, you know, people aren’t believed. Theatre in the Round is like the most beautiful venue for this show, because you can literally look across and see people relating and reacting to all of the content in the show.

The songs are, like, truly phenomenal. They’re super catchy. Expect big songs, big chorus numbers, dancing and an amazing band to keep it all rolling.

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Art Hounds recommend  “Blocked View,” "Heilung Saaám (Healing Medicine)" and “Endometriosis: The Musical.”

Art Hounds recommend  “Blocked View,” "Heilung Saaám (Healing Medicine)" and "Endometriosis: The Musical."

Art Hounds: Healing medicine, abstract art and ‘Endometriosis: The Musical’

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