In Progress 

Through Nov. 24 GRAND MARAIS  Workshop: Create your own stained glass window using copperfoil and lead techniques; both beginners and previous students are welcome. Grand Marais Art Colony 120 West 3rd Avenue 218-387-2737 www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Tues. 6-8:30 p.m.

Through Dec. 12 DULUTH  Pottery sale: Features work by up to 15 artists, studio tours, demonstrations and treats from Johnson’s Bakery. Duluth Art Institute, Lincoln Park location 218-393-6974 www.duluthartinstitute.org 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Second Saturday of each month

Through Dec. 17 GRAND MARAIS  Workshop: Create Majolica pots for holiday gift-giving; beginner and intermediate potters welcome. Grand Marais Art Colony 120 West 3rd Avenue 218-387-2737 www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Thurs. 6:30-8:30 (No class Nov. 26)

Through Dec. 20 DULUTH  Exhibit: “Natural World Observed 2009” consists of paintings and drawings selected by the National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters documenting every region of the country. Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8222 www.d.umn.edu/tma Tues. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Through Jan. 10 DULUTH  Exhibit: “A View From Space” a bilingual, interactive science exhibit allows visitors to view Earth from the perspective of space satellites. Duluth Children’s Museum 218-733-7545 www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Through Jan. 17 DULUTH  Exhibit: “Moneyville,” an interactive exhibit giving visitors the chance to see their face on a million dollar bill, view currency samples from around the world, learn how to catch counterfeiters nd to become a stockbroker for a day. Duluth Children’s Museum 218-733-7545 www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org

November

Nov. 20 DULUTH  Event: Western Lake Superior Sanitary District hosts a free collection event for unwanted or expired medications, a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications. Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2626 Courtland Street 218-740-4784 www.wlssd.com 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 20 DULUTH  Event: Christmas City of the North Parade, a northern Minnesota tradition, signals the beginning of the holiday season with Santa’s first appearance, lighted floats, marching bands and pageantry. Downtown 218-720-9600 www.northlandsnewscenter.com 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 20 DULUTH  Concert: Yang Ying, founder of the first all-woman rock band in China, performs traditional Chinese music. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20 GRAND MARAIS  Storyteller: “Lake Superior’s Painted Past—Little Known Tales of Fur, Fish and Forest,” a fireside chat with Howard Sivertson. Sivertson Gallery 888-880-4369 www.sivertson.com 6 p.m.

Nov. 20-21 DULUTH  Concert: “An Extraordinary Evening of Opera Scenes” conducted by Regina Zona and accompanied by Tracy Perry presents scenes from some of the repertoire’s most beautiful operas. Weber Music Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8564 www.d.umn.edu/music 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20-22 GRAND MARAIS  Festival: Winterer’s Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates Minnesota’s longest season with crafts, winter skills workshops, Arctic-themed film presentations, the Great Gear & Ski Swap, Deep Freeze Chili Feed and the Snowshoe Shuffle Dance. North House Folk School 218-387-9762 www.northhousefolkschool.com

Nov. 26 DULUTH  Event: Annual Gobble Gallop includes a 5K run, 2 mile walk, 1 mile run and ¼ mile youth run. Downtown 218-728-1148 www.gobblegallop.com 9 a.m.

Nov. 27 DULUTH  Performance: An Intimate Christmas with Lorie Line, the 20th anniversary show. Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center 800-745-3000 www.decc.org 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 27-29 LUTSEN  Market: Holiday Market with a traditional tree-lighting ceremony, food, caroling, fundraising and displays. Last Chance Gallery 218-663-7008 www.lastchancefab.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception Nov. 27, 5-8 p.m.

Nov. 27-Jan 2, 2010  Event: Bentleyville Tour of Lights, the annual display of holiday lights, featuring visits from Santa Claus, refreshments, music and merchandise; ride the train from Fitger's for only two dollars. Bayfront Festival Park 218-740-3536 www.bentleyvilleusa.org 5-10 p.m.

Nov. 28 DULUTH  Author appearance: Jim Heffernan, author of Cooler Near the Lake, signs copies of his book. Northern Lights Books & Gifts 218-722-5267 www.norlights.com Noon-1 p.m.

Nov. 28 DULUTH  Author appearance: Rosemary Guttormsson, author of That Cat is Really Something, signs copies of her book. Northern Lights Books & Gifts 218-722-5267 www.norlights.com 1-2 p.m.

December

Dec. 3-6, 8-12 DULUTH  Theater performance: “Sausage!” a hilarious farce in the style of 17th Commedia with a familiar plot and characters and a family-friendly tale. Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8561 www.d.umn.edu/theatre Dec. 3-5, 8-12 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 2 p.m.

Dec. 3-20 DULUTH  Theater performance: “The Three Musketeers,” the classic swashbuckling tale with plenty of swordfights and an original score by local composer Ryan Rapsys. The Duluth Playhouse 218-733-7555 Wed. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Dec. 12 & 19 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 DULUTH  Concert: Irish musician Katie McMahon’s performs her traditional Christmas show. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 DULUTH  Theater performance: “A Very Merry Dink Tank,” the adults-only sketch comedy troupe presents an evening of smart, edgy comedy skewering everything from politics to pop culture. Teatro Zuccone 218-336-1414 www.teatrozuccone.com 8 p.m.

Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 DULUTH  Theater performance: “The Crane Wife,” the Japanese folktale featuring music, dance, puppets and creative storytelling; appropriate for all ages. Teatro Zuccone 218-336-1414 www.teatrozuccone.com Daily 1 & 3 p.m.

Dec. 10-13 & 17-19 DULUTH  Theater performance: “A Christmas Survival Guide,” with familiar songs and vignettes that pay tribute to the most stressful time of the year. The Duluth Play Ground 218-733-7555 www.duluthplayhouse.org Dec. 10-12 & 17-19 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 2 p.m.

Dec. 12 GRAND MARAIS  Artist appearance: Dave Gilsvik, Neil Sherman, Kelly Dupre and Mark Tessier discuss their work and answer questions. Sivertson Gallery 888-880-4369 www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.

Dec. 17 DULUTH  Event: 29th annual Handel’s Messiah sing-along with Shelley Gruskin and The Center for Early Music Orchestra; bring your own musical score, or purchase or borrow one at the event. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-726-6082 www.css.edu/cambiata.xml 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 DULUTH  Sale: OrebLram Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show with plenty of gift ideas just in time for the holidays. Sivertson Gallery 888-815-5814 www.sivertson.com 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

January

Jan. 16 DULUTH  Meeting: The Isle Royale Families and Friends Association holds its winter meeting. Inn on Lake Superior 847-727-2446 www.isleroyalefamilies.org 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

February

Feb. 6 DULUTH  Concert: “Monteverdi, the Medicis, and Late Renaissance ‘Jazz,’” featuring tenor William Bastian and lutes and guitars by Tyler Kaiser and Ed Martin. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-6082 www.css.edu/cambiata.xml 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 11-14 DULUTH  Concert: Action/ReAction blurs the traditional boundaries between forms and creating expressive worlds and showcases the creative work of University faculty and students and guest artists Edisa Weeks and Chloe Arnold. Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8561 www.d.umn.edu/theatre Feb. 11-13 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 2 p.m.

Feb. 12 CARLTON  Event: Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe. Jay Cooke State Park 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 16-19 DULUTH  Event: “The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Art” features the famed multiphonic singers of Drepung Loseling. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml

Feb. 20 TWO HARBORS  Event: Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe/Walk. Gooseberry Falls State Park 6-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 25 DULUTH  Theater performance: “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” the play adapted from Judy Blume’s book, tells the story of nine-year-old Peter Hatcher and his incorrigible brother, Fudge. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Feb. 27 DULUTH  Concert: “Wit and Warmth: Music of Haydn and Brahms,” part of the Cambiata Series. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-6082 www.css.edu/cambiata.xml 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 27 TWO HARBORS  Event: Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 6-8:30 p.m.

March

Mar. 11-13, 23-28 DULUTH  Theater performance: “The Factory Girls,” renowned Irish playwright Frank McGuinness’ funny and compassionate tale of five women working in a Northern Ireland shirt factory. Dudley Experimental Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8561 www.d.umn.edu/theatre Mar. 11-13, 23-27 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 2 p.m.

April

Apr. 1 DULUTH  Theater performance: “Seussical,” an unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml 12:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Apr. 17-18 DULUTH  Exposition: Twin Ports Pet Expo, a paradise for pet lovers, with 90 exhibit booths, family entertainment, experts answering questions and demonstrations of products. Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center 218-206-9912 www.twinportspetexpo.com Sat. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Apr. 22-25, 28 DULUTH  Theater performance: “Is He Dead?” a play by Mark Twain, a hilarious tale adapted by David Ives. Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center, University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-8561 www.d.umn.edu/theatre Apr. 22-24, 28 7:30 p.m. Apr. 25 2 p.m.

Apr. 30 DULUTH  Concert: Montreal Guitare Trio, the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada, performs. Mitchell Auditorium, College of Saint Scholastica 218-723-7000 www.css.edu/mitchell.xml 7:30 p.m.

June

Jun. 7-9 DULUTH  Class: “Designing in Plein Aire,” a watercolor and acrylic painting workshop with Sue Pavlatos. Glensheen  and Fitgers Brewery Complex, sponsored by the Duluth Art Institute 218-733-7560 or 218-349-7045