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Posted May 2, 2025
JUST ANNOUNCED: MercyMe to return to Bemidji, MN for their MERCYME LIVE 2025 Tour!
MercyMe brings MERCYME LIVE 2025 to Bemidji, MN, with Natalie Grant and special guest Sam Wesley! Join them for an unforgettable night of music and epic memories! See them on October 18th @ 7:00 PM for an incredible night! Pre-sale begins May 6th at 10:00 AM On-sale begins May 9th at 10:00 AM
Posted Apr 15, 2025
BEMIDJI NAMED AS HOST COMMUNITY FOR WORLD JUNIORS PRE-TOURNAMENT SERIES
Bemidji, Minn. – The Sanford Center is proud to announce that Bemidji has been named as one of Minnesota’s host communities for the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series presented by Delta Dental of Minnesota. Several exhibition games will be played throughout Minnesota as part of the exciting lead up to the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship which will take place Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026, in the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

🚨PRE-SALE IS LIVE!🚨 Get your MercyMe tickets early with code: MMFALL25 MercyMe Live 2025 will be here at The Sanford Center on October 18th at 7 PM! 🎤 For more information and to get your tickets visit, Ticketmaster.com using this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/mercyme-live-2025-with-natalie-grant-bemidji-minnesota-10-18-2025/event/060062A27D891D9D #MercyMeLive2025 #TheSanfordCenter #MercyMe

Today, on National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Awareness Day, The Sanford Center is lit red to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with our Indigenous communities who dedicate themselves to justice, healing, and transformation. We stand with you.

The Northern Minnesota's Women's Expo is THIS WEEKEND! 💞✨ Check out our listed Schedule of Events on this fun-filled day! From an informative health panel to creating your own masterpieces, you'll be sure to take home an amazing experience! We can't wait to see you May 10th! 😆 #NorthernMinnesotasWomensExpo #TheSanfordCenter #Minnesota #ScheduleOfEvents

At The Sanford Center, we proudly honor the courage and sacrifice of fallen firefighters—both in our community and around the world—by lighting our building red as part of Light the Night. 🚒 We invite you to join us in this tribute by illuminating your homes or businesses in red to remember these brave individuals. #LightTheNight #TheSanfordCenter #FallenFirefighters

📢 J U S T A N N O U N C E D 📢 MercyMe brings MERCYME LIVE 2025 to Bemidji, MN, with Natalie Grant and special guest Sam Wesley! Join them for an unforgettable night of music and epic memories! 📆 October 18th | 📍The Sanford Center 🎟 Pre-Sale begins May 6th at 10 AM and on-sale May 9th! #MERCYMELIVE2025 #TheSanfordCenter #Bemidji #ConcertAnnouncement

We're thrilled to announce our final interactive demonstration at this year's Northern Minnesota's Women's Expo! 😆 Join Kendra and Tanya for an exciting dive into the world of jewelry! Learn about diamonds, gemstones, jewelry care, and heirloom repurposing—plus enjoy a Q&A and a chance to win a pendant or a loose lab-grown diamond! 💍 All are welcome and stay tuned for our upcoming schedule of events! ⏰ #WomensExpo2025 #SanfordCenter #KenKThompson #jewelrydemonstration

Thank you for your support of CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE in in Bemidji, MN on May 2nd at the Sanford Center has been postponed. All tickets will be moved to a rescheduled date, further information will follow. For questions or refunds regarding your tickets, please contact your original point of purchase. If you have any further questions, please contact the ticket office at akadrlik@thesanfordcenter.com or call 218-441-4031. We’re honored to be bringing the much loved characters of this global phenomenon to life on stage, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to seeing you in the audience of CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE.

We’re excited to spotlight this year’s Women's Expo non-profit organization: The Northern Minnesota Addiction Wellness Center! 🖤🍁 NMAWC is dedicated to helping individuals heal from addiction and substance use disorders by meeting people where they are in their recovery journey. Their whole-person approach, grounded in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, focuses on creating a true sense of belonging and building a supportive community. At NMAWC, it’s about more than just recovery — it's about breaking the stigma, reducing barriers to care, and helping individuals and families thrive. 80% of entrance fees from this year's Expo will go directly toward supporting their incredible mission. 💬 Stop by their booth to say hello and learn more about the life-changing work they’re doing in our community! Northern Minnesota Addiction Wellness Center #NMAWC #northernminnesotawomensexpo #TheSanfordCenter

We’re excited to announce the next interactive demonstration at this year’s Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo! 👏 Join Amanda Strand for an empowering Pole Dancing Class—a unique opportunity to learn from a holistic health coach, Reiki practitioner, and expert pole fitness instructor. 💃✨ Discover how movement, energy work, and mindfulness come together to build strength, confidence, and self-love in a supportive and fun environment. 📣 All levels welcome—don’t miss this powerful experience at the Expo! #WomensExpo #PoleDancing #TheSanfordCenter #NorthernMinnesotaWomensExpo

🚨 Vendor Reminder! 🚨 Vendor forms for the Northern Minnesota Women's Expo are due April 30th! There's still spots left! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your business at this amazing event — get those forms in! 💼✨ #WomensExpo #TheSanfordCenter

Broadway Comes to Bemidji! 🎶 Don’t miss “Song and Stage: A Broadway Musical Review,” a thrilling night of show-stopping hits and theatrical favorites, performed by the Bemidji Chorale under the direction of James Bowyer. 📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Sanford Center Convention Center 🎟 Admission is free – all are welcome! #Bemidjichorale #sanfordcenter

‼REMINDER‼️ We are still accepting donations for the Pop-Up Thrift Shop. We are accepting donations of: 👗Clothes 👠Shoes 🧣Acessories & MORE Proceeds will benefit the Northern Minnesota Addiction Wellness Center! Donations can be dropped off at the Sanford Center Monday-Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM! Also make sure to check out the 2025 Northern Minnesota Women's Expo on May 10th from 10 AM - 6 PM at The Sanford Center!😆 #Thriftshop #WomensExpo #TheSanfordCenter

🌎 Happy Earth Day from all of us at The Sanford Center! 🌿 Today we’re celebrating the incredible planet we call home and taking a moment to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us here in Bemidji — from the sparkling lakes to the tall pines and everything in between. Let’s all do our part to protect and preserve it — not just today, but every day. 💚 #EarthDay #BemidjiMN #SanfordCenter

Meet Amanda Schackman-Sous Chef 👩‍🍳 at The Sanford Center-as our third feature in our interactive demonstrations, here at the 2025 Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo! As the talented Sous Chef at The Sanford Center, Amanda is one of many women in our Food & Beverage Department here at The Sanford Center! During her session, Amanda and our Food & Beverage Director, Janine, will guide guests through the art of wine pairing, sharing tips and tricks on how to match different wines with complementary flavors. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a curated selection of sweet wines, perfectly paired with a variety of handcrafted hors d’oeuvres prepared by Amanda. 🍷🍴 Don’t miss this experience at the Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo on May 10th! A full schedule of events is coming soon! #TheSanfordCenter #winetasting #winepairing #NorthernMinnesotasWomensExpo #Demonstration

We are so egg-cited to showcase some of The Sanford Center staff's colorful Easter eggs! 🐰 We ask you to vote for your favorite in the comments below! List the number(s) in your comment and the egg that has the most number of votes by Sunday night, will be the winner! Happy Easter! 🌷 #TheSanfordCenter #Easter #egg #coloring #voteforyourfavorite

Join the conversation on Health & Wellness! 🩺💬 We’re ecstatic to welcome experts from Sanford Health here at this year’s Women’s Expo for an impactful health panel discussion! Featuring: 👶Betsy Dickson, MD-Obstetrics & Gynecology ❤️Lindsey Whiting, DNP, APRN, CNP-Cardiology ⚖️David Faugno-Fusci, MD-Bariatric Surgery 🧠Kayla Schenheit, MD-Behavioral Health With guided questions to ignite meaningful dialogue, this panel will dive into women’s health, heart care, surgical wellness, and the importance of behavioral health. This health panel will be taking place at 11:30 AM on May 10th at the Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo at The Sanford Center. Be sure to visit, ask questions, and learn more about taking care of your health! Stay tuned to learn more about each health professional and their work! #NorthernMinnesotasWomensExpo #TheSanfordCenter #SanfordHealth #HealthPanel #Discussion #Wellness

🎤 We’re excited to announce our second interactive speaker for Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo! Join Dr. Alexandra Gonzalez from Sanford Health for an empowering and educational session: 🩺 “Breast Cancer: What’s Your Risk – and What Can You Do About It?” Dr. Gonzalez will walk us through risk factors for breast cancer, how to calculate your personal risk, and what steps you can take to reduce it. Don’t miss this chance to learn, ask questions, and take charge of your health! 💗 #NMWomensExpo #InteractiveSpeaker #SanfordHealth #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensHealth #TheSanfordCenter

🎶 Experience the Magic of Broadway with the Bemidji Chorale! 🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Bemidji Chorale, under the direction of James Bowyer, presents "Song and Stage: A Broadway Musical Review" — a dynamic concert celebrating the best of Broadway’s timeless tunes and theatrical flair. 📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Sanford Center Convention Center 🎟 Free Admission #BemidjiChorale #broadwaymusical #TheSanfordCenter #Events

We're thrilled to welcome Jackie Brouse of Share the Joy in Watercolor as our second interactive demonstration at the 2025 Women’s Expo at The Sanford Center!👏 Jackie’s vibrant, nature-inspired watercolor art is all about finding joy in creativity—and now you’ll have the chance to experience it firsthand! Join her for a fun, hands-on session that invites you to pick up a brush, play with color, and let your inner artist shine—no experience needed! 💐🎨 Jackie will have two classes throughout the duration of the Women's Expo. Limited spots are available on a first-come first-serve basis at the event! #WomensExpo2025 #TheSanfordCenter #ShareTheJoyInWatercolor

DocTalk will be HERE at The Sanford Center on Tuesday, May 20th! 🧑‍⚕️ Learn more about understanding your hip, shoulder, or knee pain with Orthopedic surgeons, Cody Sessions, MD, and Corey Wells, MD. With the social starting at 5:30 PM and the full presentation at 6:00 PM, be sure to register TODAY so you don't miss out on this valuable information! #doctalk #sanfordhealth Sanford Health

Meet our first Interactive Speaker for the 2025 Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo! 😆 Join us in welcoming Lexie Lofgren of WildheartLeads, presenting: "Leading You to Your Compass Within, Through Boldness and Light." Through the healing power of Equine Gestalt, Lexie will gently guide you on a journey of identity, acceptance, and self-love. Her interactive session invites you to reconnect with who you truly are, embrace your wholeness, and step into a life led by compassion and authenticity. 🐴💖 📅 Save the date and stay tuned for more speaker reveals! #WomensExpo2025 #SanfordCenter #WildheartLeads #interactivespeaker

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