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Join us for a mix of great music and talent at Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse on May 6 at 7 p.m. Held in downtown Bemidji at Headwaters Music & Arts, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW, this monthly community gathering offers a friendly open mic opportunity and welcoming environment for folks to listen and perform.

Mattea Elhard takes the stage as the featured performer. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. or by email to jjhgaard@gmail.com. Mattea, an alumni of Bemidji State University, earned a bachelor of arts degree with focus on piano and voice. Mattea has taken her music abroad with the Bemidji Choir, singing in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, and Lithuania. While at BSU Mattea also performed as a percussionist in the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and she sang with the Blue Ice Jazz Band, the Twin Cities-based choir From Age To Age, and the Twin Ports Choral Project in Duluth. A former music instructor at Headwaters Music and Arts, Mattea now works as the Office Manager at BSU’s Department of Music. She performs in the percussion section of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and directs the Bemidji-based volunteer choir Sanford and Friends Singers.

Held on the first Friday of most months, the Headwaters Open Mic offers a welcoming and supportive community for musicians and spoken-word performers. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to sign up for a 10 to 15 minute set. Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse is a volunteer-led community event. You can contact John Henningsgaard at 218.444.9845 for more information