Novak Creative Exchange

10/23/2024

This very special organization has been such an amazing asset to our community- making art accessible and inclusive. We’ve been very fortunate to be working alongside them- consider making a donation, of any amount, to keep the good times rolling!

✨ Dear Friends, Patrons, Supporters, Artists and Art Advocates:
Last week our theater's HVAC system failed.
DONATE HERE: https://www.littletheatreauditorium.org/urgent-hvac

⏰ With only months of life left in the current unit we’re asking for your financial help to install a replacement. The estimated cost of a new HVAC is between $60k-$80k. Needless to say, this is an insurmountable cost without immediate community support.

🥰 New London is a special, generous, and fulfilling place to live. We believe our community’s commitment to supporting art and artists is a large part of why that’s true. In the last 6 years we’ve brought weekly workshops, music concerts, theatrical performances to New London plus community wide events like Porchfest, Harvestfest Autumn Equinox Puppet Parade, and our Wednesday evening series at Neer Park, Little Show on the Crow.

🫶Let’s continue to make shared memories in New London.
Click here: https://www.littletheatreauditorium.org/urgent-hvac to make a tax deductible donation of any amount to help us cover the cost of a new HVAC system.

10/19/2023

Roscoe's Thursday Night Rollers at Goat Ridge Brewing Co. on 10/14/23.

A jam so sweet you could put it on some bread and go "Wow, that's tasty indeed!"

10/18/2023

This past month, Novak Creative Exchange worked alongside Kerri Miller and the Minnesota Public Radio Radio Team on a season of Rural Voice townhall conversations. It was a deep and engaging collection of talks about business, housing, education, services, wellness, and community building in rural areas.

Special thanks to Kerri, MPR, The Initiative Foundation , Teresa McFarland, Kelly Smith, Jose Leon, Mohamed Jama, the event organizers, and staff at Schell’s Brewery, Castle Danger Brewery, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and A.T. The Black and White Restaurant.

The first installment was today and the next three will be broadcast on MPR every Tuesday, one each week.

07/21/2023

An audible was called, so I stepped in to run sound for The Stand Ups at Excelsior Brewing Company last Saturday.

What a great cover band!
Powerful lead vocals, tight harmonies, an absolutely rock-solid rhythm section, wonderful instrumentation up and down.

If you're in the Twin Cities or points nearby, you absolutely have to check this group out. You're sure to have a great time. They put on a serious show with a deep library of tunes.

Can't wait to work with them again in September for the music series in Albertville!

(Also, stop in and grab one of the many great beverages at Excelsior Brewing. It's a great venue and they make some tasty drinks.)

07/13/2023

The summer of live music is full swing! NCE has been over at The Land in Spicer running sound for some great musicians.

Bob Thompson and Madisen Radabaugh on 6/22

The Impromptu Project on 7/6.

06/04/2023

It's the season for live music. Wherever you are, be sure to support local bands at venues and festivals this summer/fall. Creativity, energy, and plenty of fun await!

NCE will be behind the mixing desk in Albertville on 9/7. We're excited to be working with The Stand Ups, a fully-loaded horn band that unleashes high-octane Classic Rock and Soul covers!

This series kicks off in a couple weeks. Music lovers from Twin Cities and points nearby need to check out the other bands on the weekly bill.

Start packing your chairs and cooler, music in the park is only a few weeks away.