We salute our 2012 concert sponsors whose generosity make the Lakes Area Music Festival to a great extent, possible and what it is today. We wish to acknowledge their contribution and highlight their activities.

Brainerd Savings & Loan. A local, member-owned association helping families and businesses meet their financial goals for 88 years with offices in Brainerd and Baxter. 524 South Sixth Street, Brainerd, and 14244 Dellwood Drive, Baxter www.brainerdsavings.com 218.829.5183

Dutch and Irma Cragun of Cragun’s Golf Resort and Conference Center. A year-around resort getaway where memories last a lifetime. Robert Trent Jones golf courses, mile-long sandy beach, skiing, fishing, complete health spa, great for weddings and family reunions. A Minnesota classic. www.craguns.com 1.800.CRAGUNS

The John W. and Marcia T. Turcotte Fund of the St. Paul Foundation

Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota Sarah Aamot, Artistic Director. The Brainerd Lakes area’s own 64-voice music ensemble presenting six concerts annually in Brainerd, Baxter, Walker, Nisswa, Aitkin and Staples. Notable for invitation to Minnesota Music Education Association performance in Minneapolis in 2009. www.legacychorale.org

Stewart and Henry Mills of the Mills Companies including Mills Fleet Farm. A Brainerd Lakes area community bedrock since 1922 with 31 stores in four states. www.fleetfarm.com 218.829.1565 (Baxter).

Nisswa Tax Service Twenty-six years of dedicated and competent tax preparation with integrity. 2500 tax returns prepared annually by 7 tax preparers. A tradition of community service and support of the arts in our area. www.nisswatax.com 218.963.7908

Center for Organizational Development – James Storm, Ph.D. Professionals in philanthropic consultation, organizational development and leadership mentoring. www.catchcod.com 612.379.3817

Geritol Frolics, Ed Yunker, Producer and Director, Lynn Olson, Music Director. An all-over-55-year-old cast in its 22nd year presenting a theatre, dance and music performance October 18-28, 2012 at Brainerd’s Franklin Arts Center. www.geritolfrolics.com

Heartland Symphony Orchestra, Josh Arie, conductor. A 50-member ensemble presenting three concerts in Brainerd and Little Falls in October, December, and April in its 35th season. www.heartlandsymphony.org 800.826.1997

Sons of Norway-Sagatun Lodge No. 18, Bruce Westerberg, lodge president. In its 117th year, 66,000 members among 400 lodges seek to promote the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to its members. www.sofn.com 218.765.4308 Trinity Lutheran Church, 1420 S 6th Street, Brainerd, 3rd Fridays, 7:00 P.M.

Lost Lake Lodge Experience the magic of Minnesota’s serene natural beauty at our all-inclusive, full service family resort. www.lostlake.com 800.450.2681

Lynn and Cyril Durrenberger

Roger Lykins of Lykins Pinehurst Resort and in memory of Judy Lykins. An immaculate nine-cabin family-run resort nestled in the woods overlooking Gull Lake in its 33rd year. TripAdvisor.com has 15 reviews for them–all 5-star reviews; when have you seen anything that good? Why don’t you or your guests try them? www.pinehurstongull.com 800.963.2485