Original Live Music at the Cultural Center
NEW YORK MILLS, MN, October 19, 2026—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will welcome singer, songwriter, and musician Mitch Paul Groethe for an evening of local live music on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A longtime musician from neighboring Perham, Groethe has spent more than 50 years sharing his music with audiences throughout Minnesota and beyond. Drawing from folk, rock, and blues, his songs are thoughtful, honest, and rooted in a lifetime of experiences. For the past 10 years, Mitch has performed as a duo with his son, drummer Micah G., who brings 27 years of drumming experience to the partnership. Micah’s musical background includes performing in dinner theaters, rock bands, and church praise teams. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and a shared love of music to the stage.
Mitch Paul’s music reflects a deep connection to the people and places that have shaped his life, with stories that explore everyday experiences, personal connections, and the joys and challenges that make up a life. Whether performing solo or alongside friends and family, Groethe brings a genuine love of songwriting and live performance to the stage. After more than five decades of making music, he continues to write, record, and perform, offering audiences songs shaped by years of experience and a lasting passion for his craft.
Groethe’s performance promises an engaging evening of original music and storytelling in the Cultural Center’s intimate, listening-room-style gallery. His songs offer a reminder of the power of music to connect people through shared experiences, familiar places, and the stories that shape our lives.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Cultural Center members receive a $2 discount, and student tickets are $5. Seating is first come, first served. A cash bar and snacks will be available.
Advance tickets are available online at kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/104880-mitch-paul-groethe-concert. For more information, call the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center at 218-385-3339 or visit kulcher.org.
Connect & Celebrate: Capital Campaign Milestones
Concertgoers are also invited to join the Cultural Center earlier in the afternoon on November 5 for Connect & Celebrate, a gathering of supporters, staff, board members, and volunteers, and open to the public, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will celebrate progress on the Center’s Cultivating Community Capital Campaign and offer an opportunity to reflect on the people, stories, and moments that have shaped the Cultural Center over the years.
For more information about Connect & Celebrate, visit kulcher.org/celebrating-milestones-capital-campaign-2026.
A Cultural Center in Transformation
The concert also offers visitors a chance to see improvements underway at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center as construction continues on its Cultivating Community Capital Campaign. The Cultural Center will remain open throughout construction, continuing to bring arts, culture, and creative experiences to the community while investing in the future of its facilities.
Visitors are encouraged to watch for event signage, as one of the Center’s two entrances may be temporarily unavailable during construction. An accessible entrance will remain available. Guests with accessibility questions or requests are encouraged to call 218-385-3339 before attending.
Join the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on November 5 for an evening of original music, meaningful stories, and the enduring musical spirit of a longtime area artist.
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through an operating support grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
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About the Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit kulcher.org.