Outside Music, Food, and Vendors is what is happening on Chisholm’s Lake Street this summer!  The Chisholm Lions Club will be holding Vendor Shows every 3rd Tuesday June-September from 4:00pm-8:00pm.  It will include vendors to support like local Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, & Retail along with different food trucks and Live music in our Pocket Park.  There will be kids activities and a school supply drive to build up for fall.  If you are interested marketing your vendor items, you can register a table for $20 which is donated to the Food Shelf & Precious Paws.  If interested please email lakestreetmarketchisholm.com, chisholmlions@gmail.com, or on their facebook page.

The Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Group organizes live music in our Pocket Park every Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  For the schedule of musicians playing or if interested in playing in the future please visit their Facebook Page or email downtownchisholmproject@gmail.com

Tom & Jerrys will be having Live Acoustic Music every Wednesday from 5:00pm-7:30pm June -August.  In addition he will have local food trucks outside of the patio. Come get an ice cold drink, grab some food, and enjoy the entertainment! Check out Tom & Jerry’s  Facebook Page for more details or call 218-254-9980

Music fills the soul because it connects with us on a level deeper than words or logic—it speaks the language of emotion, memory, and spirit. Here’s how:

1. Emotional Resonance

Music can mirror how we feel—or how we wish to feel. A sorrowful song can make us feel understood. A joyful one can lift us out of sadness. It offers emotional release, healing, or celebration without needing explanation.

2. Memory and Meaning

A single melody can bring back vivid memories—people we’ve loved, places we’ve been, moments we’ve lived. It binds us to our own stories and to others’.

3. Spiritual Connection

In many cultures and religions, music is a bridge to the divine. Whether it’s gospel, chants, or sacred hymns, music has been used to express reverence, prayer, and transcendence.

4. Physiological Impact

Music can change heart rate, reduce stress hormones, and trigger dopamine release. These physical changes can make us feel calmer, more energized, or more present.

5. Universal Language

Even without lyrics—or in a language we don’t speak—music can move us. It crosses cultural and personal boundaries, reminding us of our shared humanity.