VocalEssence, the premiere vocal ensemble of Minnesota, will team with former news anchorman and actor Don Shelby for ‘River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain,’ on Saturday April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre, CLC’s Brainerd campus. The event is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts …

Community members are invited to a free Community Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Central Lakes College’s Staples campus. Kids 10 years and younger are invited to participate. Each age group will have a designated location to search for eggs and many golden eggs are sure to …

After 15 sold out shows in St. Cloud, St. Michael and Chanhassen, all with rave reviews, the Fabulous Armadillos bring their theme show “Love Songs” to the Tornstrom Auditorium on March 23. The 7:30 p.m. show is presented as part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts …

Central Lakes College was recently awarded a $10,000 Innovation Grant from Minnesota State to sustain its Open Education Resources (OER) work through the next academic year. OER is a term that describes openly licensed online text, media and other digital assets used in education. OER is used in place of …

Verse Like Water: The visiting poet program of Central Lakes College, presents Syrian storyteller and essayist Osama Alomar at noon on Wednesday, March 21 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. One of the most important writers of his home country, Osama …

Four Central Lakes College Graphic Design students were recently honored at the American Advertising Awards in St. Cloud. The American Advertising Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition. CLC winners: Christopher Roberts, Baxter, won a silver award for an illustration called “Birthmark”. Hannah Aldrich, McGregor, won a silver …

Central Lakes College is thrilled to welcome Phil Olsen as our new PSEO advisor and CIS coordinator. Phil will do a phenomenal job at working with both our PSEO and CIS students and schools. Find out more about Phil: What are you looking forward to in your new position? I …

Community members are invited to take part in the 3rd Annual Linda Dryden Vocal Music miniFest. It takes place Wednesday, March 7 in the CLC gymnasium, Brainerd campus. The day begins with a Vocal Master Class from 10 a.m. to noon, involving 200 area high school students joining CLC vocal …

Two Central Lakes College welding students placed in top spots at a recent “Behind the Mask” Welding competition held at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. Student Alan Pietila placed 1st in Gas Metal Arc Welding. Student Rod Berg took 3rd in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. There were a total …

If you’ve stopped into The Bridge recently, you’ve probably seen a few new faces. Here’s your chance to learn all about our new Upward Bound staff!   Name: Amanda Small Position: TRIO Upward Bound Advisor and Equity & Inclusion Compliance Specialist Where are you from? I consider Brainerd my hometown. …