Special Events - March 23

AITKIN

Art events

Kaleidoscope, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Jaques Art Center; Coloring Club, 1-3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. More information on classes available at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.

BAXTER

Great Gatsby Gala

The Great Gatsby Gala, Friday, Arrowwood Lodge with social hour from 6-7 p.m. and 1920s jazz music at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for the gala online at www.wineandwordsandfriends.com/gatsby , at the Brainerd library or The Crossing Arts Alliance office.

BRAINERD

Verse Like Water

Former Los Angeles Poet Laureate poet Luis J. Rodriguez to appear for readings at noon Wednesday, Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College; and 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School.

Author Appearance

Author Brian Freeman to discuss his newest book, "The Night Bird," at noon April 3, Brainerd Public Library.

Needle Felting Workshop

Artist Lisa Jordan to teach the art of needle-felting, The Crossing Arts Alliance: 1-5 p.m. April 1 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2. Class fee is $30 for Crossing Arts members, $35 for non-members. All materials and tools are included. For more information or to enroll visit www.crossingarts.org or call TCAA at 218-833-0416.

'Work of Art' workshop series

The Brainerd Public Library will host a free series of five workshops called "Work Of Art." First workshop "Portfolio Kit" 5-7:30 p.m. April 13. To register for this free workshop call the library at 218-829- 5574.

LITTLE FALLS

Sprout events

Sprout Growers and Makers Marketplace to host market vendors selling local food and art: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9, Sprout building (old Crestliner building.)

Keyboard Festival

Spring Keyboard Festival, April 7-8, St. Francis Music Center. To register for the festival or for more information, email the music center at info@sfmusiccenter.org or call 320-632-0637.

STAPLES

Martin Luther film showing

The adventure story of Martin Luther's life is told in a new film, "Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World," 4 p.m. April 2 at Centennial Auditorium.