Road Stories Blog

By Eric Young Smith

After closing a great week in Wausau, Wisconsin, the members of Yamma Ensemble and I made a long, northwest drive to the community of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Though our week in Wausau seemed to end too soon and we would gladly have stayed longer, I was looking forward to our visit to Detroit Lakes. I imagined beautiful, small inland lakes and colorful sunsets.

The geography surrounding Detroit Lakes didn’t disappoint! We arrived later in the day and settled in to our hotel, which was a short walk from the lakes after which our host community was named.

By Arts Midwest

We’re excited to welcome back Yamma Ensemble for their second tour as part of the 2011–2013 Arts Midwest World Fest!

The group arrives this week to begin a tour through the western states in our region:

Wausau, WI – April 15-21, 2012
Detroit Lakes, MN – April 22-28, 2012
Devils Lake, ND – April 29-May 5, 2012
Hill City, SD – May 6-12, 2012

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During their previous tour in fall 2011, Yamma Ensemble hosted inspiring hands-on workshops and demonstrations, sharing their unique musical blend with students who were excited to meet people from another country a

By Shigeyo Henriquez

We left Saugatuck, MI, on Sunday morning and made a stop at a Halal meat market in Fort Wayne, IN. It was a small store, and the store manager was overwhelmed when all 20 of us walked in. I bet it was the biggest day since he opened the store! We bought beef, mutton, chicken, and some sweets, and we planned to have a big feast when we got to Wabash, IN.

Colorful crocuses and daffodils in full bloom accented the beautifully renovated Charley Creek Inn, our home in Wabash.

By Arts Midwest

Tarim: Uygur Song and Dance continues to make their way across the Midwest, conducting educational workshops, sharing their music, and offering our communities a taste of their beautiful culture.