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Regional Calendar of Events
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In Progress
Through May 31 DULUTH Exhibit: “Song of the Blackfly
and Other Campfire Sonnets” features prints by Rick Allen that provides
a refreshing and somewhat improbable interpretation of the Northland,
its lore and its creatures, in conjunction with Earth Day events in
Duluth. Sivertson Gallery 888-815-5814 www.sivertson.com
Through Jun. 15 DULUTH Exhibit: “A Handful of Clay: Dave Lynas, Ceramics and
Drawings.” Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth
218-726-8222 www.d.umn.edu/tma
Through Jun. 26 DULUTH Exhibit:
“Celebrations in 2008,” includes 1812 Declaration of War document -
250-year anniversary of James Monroe’s birth and others. Karpeles
Manuscript Library Museum 218-728-0630
MayMay
8-Aug. 3 CHISHOLM Exhibit: “Red Dirt: Artistic Expressions from Iron
Country,” which contains works by 10 local artists, collectively
examining how a community preserves its history and culture. Ironworld
800-372-6437 www.ironworld.com May 8 gallery opening, 5-9 p.m., with
presentation from artist Jill Aubin at 7 p.m.
May
9-11 GRAND MARAIS Music Festival: Grand Marais Jazz Festival with
performances at several venues. Grand Marais Tourism Association
888-922-5000
May
10 DULUTH Author: Howard Sivertson, author and illustrator of
“Driftwood: Stories Picked Up Along the Shore,” the latest book
published by Lake Superior Port Cities, making an appearance and
signing books. Sivertson Gallery 218-723-7877 or 888-815-4369
www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.
May
10 DULUTH Fundraiser: 24th annual Mother’s Day Walk/Run at the DECC
raises funds for a variety of breast cancer programs. Sponsored by the
YWCA and the Young Survival Coalition www.ywcaduluth.org 5K run 8 a.m.;
survivor photo 8:45 a.m.; youth fun run 9 a.m.; and two-mile walk 9:30
a.m.
May
10 DULUTH Fundraiser: 16th annual Walk for Animals, with a route
following the Lakewalk from Bayfront Park to Canal Park Inn and back to
Bayfront Park; also contests, other activities. Sponsored by
Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth 218-722-9084 for pledge forms or
www.animalallies.net 10 a.m., registration begins 9 a.m.
May
10 GRAND MARAIS Concert: Jazz vocalist Typhanie Monique and guitarist
Neal Alger performing two concerts at the Summit Chalet at Lutsen
Mountains, part of the 2008 Grand Marais Jazz Festival. 888-922-5000
www.grandmaraisjazzfest.com
May
10 TWO HARBORS Statehood event: Celebrate Statehood Day at Split Rock
Lighthouse State Park and Historic Site, with special guided tours
offered of the light station grounds and buildings and the adjacent
state park, including the site of the Little Two Harbors commercial
fishing settlement; and a tree planting activity in the state park.
218-226-6372 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 11 DULUTH Mother’s Day event:
Glensheen’s Mother’s Day Dining includes tour and buffet. Glensheen
Historic Estate 218-726-8910 or 888-454-4536 www.glensheen.org 9 a.m.,
noon and 4 p.m.
May
16-17 DULUTH Event: 5th annual Earth Tracks Event is an eco-event
designed to educate and inspire people to reduce their impact on the
environment. Lake Superior Zoo 218-730-4900 www.lszoo.org 11 a.m.-3
p.m.
May 17 CARLTON Event: “Spring
Wildflower Walk Time” hike to discover the many beautiful flowers of
the park and how they can survive the varied weather of spring. River
Inn Visitor Center, Jay Cooke State Park (3 miles east of Carlton)
218-384-4610. 1-2:30 p.m.
May
17 GRAND MARAIS Author: Howard Sivertson, author and illustrator of
“Driftwood: Stories Picked Up Along the Shore,” the latest book
published by Lake Superior Port Cities, making an appearance and
signing books. Sivertson Gallery 218-387-2491 888-880-4369
www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.
May
18 DULUTH Book awards: 20th annual Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards
with emcee Barton Sutter, Duluth’s first poet laureate, book fair and
special readings; and a Lake Superior Writers workshop conducted by
Bill Holm May 17. University of Minnesota Duluth Library, Lake Superior
Writers, Weber Music Hall, UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art 218-722-3094
May 22-25 HIBBING Event: “Dylan
Days” will include traditions like the singer/songwriter contest,
literary contest and reading, visual arts contest, Bobby Zimmerman bus
tour and new events, too. 866-305-3849 www.dylandays.com.
May
22-Aug. 3 CHISHOLM Exhibit: “Tangled Up in Ore: Bob Dylan and the Iron
Range,” uses lyrics, newspaper articles, donated artifacts, interviews
and other programming to explore Dylan’s relationship with the Iron
Range. Ironworld 800-372-6437 www.ironworld.com
May 23 DULUTH Concert: String
Theory: Park Stickney, harp, and Rudy Perrault, violin. Sacred Heart
Music Center 218-723-1895 www.sacredheartmusic.org 7:30 p.m.
May
23 HIBBING Contest: Annual singer/songwriter contest for Dylan Days,
with the winner to open the Dylan Days Benefit Concert for the Hibbing
Arts Council May 24. Zimmy’s Bar & Restaurant www.dylandays.com 7
p.m.
May
24 GRAND MARAIS Author: Howard Sivertson, author and illustrator of
“Driftwood: Stories Picked Up Along the Shore,” the latest book
published by Lake Superior Port Cities, making an appearance and
signing books. Sivertson Gallery 218-387-2491 or 888-880-4369
www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.
May
24 HIBBING Concert: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott headlines the lineup for the
2008 Dylan Days Benefit, with Minnesota artists
Spider John Koerner and Tony Glover set to open the show. Hibbing High
School Auditorium www.dylandays.com 7 p.m.
May 26 TWO HARBORS Concert: Memorial Day Band Concert at Thomas Owens Band Shell. Contact Chris Lind, 218-834-3496 9 a.m.
May
27 VIRGINIA Speaker: Small Store Success Strategies with John Bennett,
University of Minnesota Duluth Extension Services, part of the
professional development speaker series. Laurentian Chamber of
Commerce, Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant 218-741-2717
laurentianchamber.org noon-3 p.m.
May 29 SOUDAN Park program:
“Geocaching 101” answers questions about the popular sport of
geocaching. Some GPS units available, but participants may want to
bring personal units. Visitor center at Soudan Underground Mine State
Park 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 6 p.m.
June
Jun.
1 TWO HARBORS Open House: Free admission to Split Rock Lighthouse
historic site and Visitor Center, with tours every hour and a film
every half-hour. 218-226-6372
Jun.
5-8 GRAND MARAIS Festival: Boreal Birding and Northern Landscapes
Festival with 10 hands-on and field-based courses, and three featured
speakers. North House Folk School 218-387-9762 www.northhouse.org
Jun. 7 DULUTH Festival: 8th
annual Cold Water Surf Fest, includes a picnic along with surfboards,
wetsuits, photos and gear on display. Sponsored by the Lake Superior
Surfing Club Park Point in the first pavilion 218-722-6469
www.superiorsurfingclub.com 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jun. 10 SOUDAN Park program:
“Geocaching 101” answers questions about the popular sport of
geocaching. Some GPS units available, but participants may want to
bring personal units. Visitor center at Soudan Underground Mine State
Park 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 6 p.m.
Jun. 11 SOUDAN Park program: “10,000
Years of History of History in Northeastern Minnesota,” with Steve
Mulholland of the Duluth Archaeology Center discussing the archaeology
of northeastern Minnesota from the end of the last glaciation until
European contact. Soudan Underground Mine State Park visitor center
218-753-2245 www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 6
p.m.
Jun.
12-15 CHISHOLM Conference: The Mining History Association’s annual
conference will include a keynote addresses from Marvin Lamppa speaking
on “Minnesota Iron: the Human Dimension,” and Marty Vidas, director
of the Minnesota Division of Lands and Minerals. Tours of
historic sites and museums are also planned. Ironworld
www.mininghistoryassociation.org
Jun.
12-15 DULUTH Theater: The Duluth Playhouse presents “The Philadelphia
Story.” 218-733-7555 www.duluthplayhouse.org Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.;
Sun. 2 p.m.
Jun. 16 DULUTH Memorial: Clayton,
Jackson, McGhie Memorial Day of Remembrance, a community program in
memory of three African American men who were lynched in Duluth in
1920. 218-525-0529 www.claytonjacksonmcghie.org noon
Jun. 18 DULUTH Food event:
Nokomis Restaurant & Bar presents “Meet the Italian Winemakers and
Dinner,” includes an afternoon tasting of wines from Tenuta Rocca and
Ciavolich Winery that’s open to the public, and Winemakers’ Dinner with
Chiara Ciavolich of Ciavolich Winery and Elena Ercole of Tenuta
Rocca Winery. 218-525-2286 www.nokomisonthelake.com Wine tasting 1:30-3
p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m.
Jun. 18 SOUDAN Park program:
“Ojibway Lifestyles” with Rose Berens, executive director of the Bois
Forte Heritage Museum, speaking about the Ojibway, their migration into
the area, their customs and changes to their traditional way of life.
Soudan Underground Mine State Park visitor center 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 6 p.m.
Jun.
20 DULUTH Marathon: 15th annual William A. Irvin 5K, a 3.1-mile event
is held the evening before Grandma's Marathon, starting and finishing
at the William A. Irvin. 218-727-0947 www.grandmasmarathon.com 6 p.m.
Jun. 20-22 GRAND MARAIS Festival:
Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival on the harbor with
workshops, dancing, demonstrations, boats and bratwurst, and a
Boats-to-Tools Auction. North House Folk School 218-387-9762
www.northhouse.org Auction is Saturday at 2 p.m.
Jun. 21 DULUTH Marathon: 18th
annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, a 13.1-mile course finishing in
Canal Park. 218-727-0947 www.grandmasmarathon.com 6:30 a.m.
Jun. 21 DULUTH Marathon: 32nd annual
Grandma's Marathon, the nation’s 12th largest marathon, featuring a
beautiful point-to-point course along Lake Superior’s north shore and
weekend festivities include a runner's expo and spaghetti dinner, kids’
races and live entertainment. 218-727-0947 www.grandmasmarathon.com
7:30 a.m.
Jun. 21 GRAND MARAIS Author: Howard
Sivertson, author and illustrator of “Driftwood: Stories Picked Up
Along the Shore,” the latest book published by Lake Superior Port
Cities, making an appearance and signing books. Sivertson Gallery
218-387-2491 888-880-4369 www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.
Jun. 26-28 GRAND RAPIDS
Festival: 33rd annual Judy Garland Festival. Sponsored by the Judy
Garland Museum 800-664-5839, 218-327-9276 www.judygarlandmuseum.com
Jun. 27-29 CHISHOLM Festival:
Ironworld presents Polkafest 2008 with three days of music and food.
218-254-7959 800-372-6437 www.ironworld.com
Jun. 28 DULUTH Dance competition:
28th annual Highland Dance Competition with dancers from around the
region (all levels of expertise represented) competing to live bagpipes
played by award-winning pipers. Duluth Scottish Heritage Association,
Fitger’s courtyard in the Fitger’s Complex www.duluthscots.com 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
Jun. 28-29 DULUTH Art fair: 38th
Park Point Art Fair with 115 regional and national artists
displaying and selling their work, also food vendors, music stage with
local and regional performers, as well as artist demonstrations,
storytelling and children’s activity area with make-and-take art. Park
Point Community Club, Park Point Recreation Area
www.parkpointcommunityclub.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
July
Jul.
4-6 HOVLAND Art festival: Hovland Art Festival, the third annual
outdoor festival celebrating local artists, includes live entertainment
and food. Hovland Town Hall Jul. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jul. 6,
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jul.
5-6 LUTSEN Exhibition: “Women of Fiber” features fiber artists Debbie
Cooter, Nancy Daley, Judie Johnson, Erika Mock, Jo Wood and others
showing their work with periodic demonstrations; also tea parties, 2-4
p.m. each day, hosted by Foxtea with live music. Last Chance Gallery
218-663-7008 www.lastchancefab.com
Jul.
12 DULUTH Festival: 3rd annual Bayfront Reggae Festival brings
international performers to Duluth’s lakefront, along with Caribbean
food, beverages and artisans displaying their wares. 218-834-5037
www.bayfrontreggae.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Jul.
19 DULUTH Author: Howard Sivertson, author and illustrator of
“Driftwood: Stories Picked Up Along the Shore,” the latest book
published by Lake Superior Port Cities, making an appearance and
signing books. Northern Lights Books 218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904
www.norlights.booksense.com 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jul.
19 SCHROEDER Home tour: 5th annual Lundie/Historical Cabin Tour,
fundraiser for the Schroeder Area Historical Society, featuring Lundie
sites and other significant sites, also a panel of experts (available
for information and consultation) and the famous Picnic on the Ledge
Rock (music, dinner, beverages). 218-663-7706 information and
reservations
Jul.
19 SOUDAN Park program: “Batty About Bats” will include games, songs,
activities and a visit to one of the old mine shafts to see the bats as
they begin their search for food. Meet at back entry at Soudan
Underground Mine State Park (signs are posted) 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 7:30 p.m.
Jul. 19-20 CHISHOLM Festival: Finn
Days at Ironworld offers Scandinavian music, dance, food and costumes,
even tango lessons. 218-254-7959, 800-372-6437 www.ironworld.com
Jul.
19-20 SILVER BAY Fishing tournament: Silver Bay Lake Superior Salmon
Classic Fishing Tournament. Friends of the Silver Bay Public Library
www.silverbay.com/marina.html
Jul. 20 LAKEWIDE Lake Superior Day. Contact local Information Centers
Jul. 21-27 DULUTH Dinner theater:
“Ole & Lena’s Wedding,” interactive theater from Midi Restaurant’s
Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater. Fitger’s Brewery Complex
218-727-4880 Theater opens 6:30 p.m., wedding 7 p.m. Monday through
Saturday; theater opens at noon, wedding at 12:30 p.m. Sundays
Jul. 23-27 DULUTH Festival: FinnFest
2008 offers a variety of concerts, lectures, dance performances, tours
and art exhibitions, including the Minnesota Orchestra Friday, July 25,
and nightly dancing, including the tango event “Tanssi Tangoa”
Saturday, July 26. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
www.finnfest2008.com
Jul. 24-27 GRAND MARAIS Festival:
5TH annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival, a weekend community
celebration and also a fundraiser for three area nonprofit
organizations. Grand Marais Harbor 218-387-2372
www.northshoredragonboat.com
August
Aug.
1 SOUDAN Park program: “Batty About Bats” will include games, songs,
activities and a visit to one of the old mine shafts to see the bats as
they begin their search for food. Meet at back entry at Soudan
Underground Mine State Park (signs are posted) 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 7:30 p.m.
Aug.
1-3 DULUTH Festival: Duluth’s Maritime Festival at the DECC will
feature tours on three tall ships, the U.S. Brig Niagara, the Pride of
Baltimore II and the Madeline, as well as music, entertainment,
crafts and food and a focus on the maritime history of Duluth and the
Great Lakes. Visit Duluth, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
(DECC) and Explore Minnesota Tourism 218-722-4011, 800-438-5884
www.visitduluth.com, www.decc.org
Aug.
1-3 TWO HARBORS Festival: 11TH annual Two Harbors Kayak Festival, with
races, exhibitors, demonstrations, on-water clinics, gear swap and
food. Burlington Bay www.kayakfestival.org
Aug.
2 GRAND MARAIS Author: Howard Sivertson, author and illustrator of
“Driftwood: Stories Picked Up Along the Shore,” the latest book
published by Lake Superior Port Cities, making an appearance and
signing books. Sivertson Gallery 218-387-2491 888-880-4369
www.sivertson.com 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 7-10 DULUTH Festival: 20th
Annual Bayfront Blues Festival showcases more than 30 national
performances on two concert stages. Bayfront Festival Park 715-394-6831
www.bayfrontblues.com
Aug.
8-10 LUTSEN Exhibition: “Playing with Fire” with five artists -
Kathleen Baleja, jewelry, Tom Christiansen, sculpture, Kristi Downing,
raku, Jeremie Draper, glass, and Wayne Potratz, sculpture - who use
fire for their craft, showing and demonstrating their work. Last Chance
Gallery 218-663-7008 www.lastchancefab.com Reception Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m.
Aug. 14 SOUDAN Park program: “Batty
About Bats” will include games, songs, activities and a visit to one of
the old mine shafts to see the bats as they begin their search for
food. Meet at back entry at Soudan Underground Mine State Park (signs
are posted) 218-753-2245
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/soudan_underground_mine 7:30 p.m.
September
Sep. 21 LAKEWIDE Beach Sweep: The annual volunteer clean-up of Lake Superior’s shoreline. Contact local Information Centers
Sep. 26-Oct. 5 LUTSEN Exhibition:
Crossing Borders Studio Tour, an annual studio tour at working
sculpture studios features the work of Tom Christiansen and a sculpture
garden. Last Chance Gallery 218-663-7008 www.lastchancefab.com 10
a.m.-6 p.m.
October
Oct. 20 LAKEWIDE 14th Annual Lake Superior Photo
Contest deadline for entries. Check website for details and rules:
www.lakesuperior.com/ Mail to Lake Superior Photo Contest, Lake Superior Magazine, P.O. Box 16417, Duluth, MN 55816.
November
Nov. 28-30 LUTSEN Exhibition:
“Holiday Market,” an annual event that features many artists and
artisans’ works for sale, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony,
live music, caroling. Last Chance Gallery 218-663-7008
www.lastchancefab.com Reception Nov. 28, 5-7 p.m.; tree lighting
ceremony 6 p.m.
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