In Progress 

Through Mar. 16 DULUTH  Exhibit: “Preserving the Old Country: The Experiences of Croatians, Serbians and Slovenians in St. Louis County” focuses on immigration to northeastern Minnesota and explores the political history of the region, including cultural elements such as music and food. St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center 218-733-7568 www.thehistorypeople.org Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Through Mar. 31 DULUTH  Exhibit: “Selections from the St. Louis County Historical Society Collection: Paintings by David Ericson and Gilbert Munger” includes works by native Duluthian Ericson, a talented artist working in both oil and pencil and landscape artist Munger. Fesler Hallway, St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center 218-733-7500  www.thehistorypeople.com Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Through Apr. 30 DULUTH  Exhibit: “Detectives” includes documents from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dorothy Sayers, Ian Fleming, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Karpeles Manuscript Museum 218-728-0630 Thurs.-Sun. Noon-4 p.m.

Through Jul. 11 DULUTH  Exhibit: “A Flow of Ideas: Selections from the Permanent Collection” features 70 works of art that reveal common themes. 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.

March

Mar. 5-28 GRAND MARAIS  Exhibit: North Shore Photography show features the work of North Shore photographers (and frequent Lake Superior Magazine contributors) Travis Novitsky and Paul Sundberg, as well as photographers Roger Nordstrom, Jon Wood, Bruce Johnson and Don Davison. Johnson Heritage Post 218-387-2883 www.cookcountyhistory.org Thurs.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. Opening reception Mar. 5 5-7 p.m.

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.

Mar. 13-31 GRAND MARAIS  Event: 10th annual Inuit Premiere features artists and cultural performers from Alaska, Greenland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Nunavik and includes soapstone carving demonstrations, panel discussions, native film screening and art exhibits. Sivertson Gallery 888-880-4369 www.sivertson.com Presentations & demonstrations Mar. 13 Film screening Mar. 12 Soapstone carving classes Mar. 11-12 & 14-15

Mar. 20-21 DULUTH  Ballet performance: Minnesota Ballet presents Act II of the grandly romantic “Giselle,” a world-famous masterpiece showing the power of love to forgive betrayal, plus Robert Gardner’s premiering production of “Carnival of the Animals,” a fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom from kangaroo to lion. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 218-529-3742 www.minnesotaballet.org Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m.

Mar. 26-28 TWO HARBORS  Competition: Mixed Bonspiel features breakfast, snacks, lunch, music, dancing and prizes. Two Harbors Curling Club 218-834-2664 www.twoharborscurlingclub.com

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. 10 DULUTH  Event: One Book, One Community event featuring Barbara Kingsolver’s book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, chronicling a year of eating locally produced food; meet with people who raise chickens, keep bees, grow and preserve their own produce and make cheese and yogurt. Peace United Church of Christ 1111 North 11th Avenue East 218-728-5066 www.slowfoodlakesuperior.com 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Apr. 10-11 LUTSEN  Festival: Mountain Meltdown Music Festival celebrates the last weekend of ski season with local and regional bands playing rock, funk, jam-grass, folk  and reggae music. Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains 218-406-1320 www.lutsen.com 11:30 a.m.

Apr. 10-May 8 DULUTH  Theater performance: “Are We There Yet?” a play about the experiences of the typical American family set to music. Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater 218-727-4880 www.midirestaurant.net Fri.-Sat. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Sun. Brunch 12:30 p.m. Show 2 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. 19-20 DULUTH  Fundraiser: Second Harvest Food Bank 16th Annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser, a charitable arts and hunger event featuring bowls handmade by area children, artists and community members; in conjunction with the Duluth Art Institute. St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center 218-727-5653 www.northernlakesfoodbank.org Sea of Bowls Preview Apr. 19 5-7 p.m. Fundraiser Apr. 20 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Apr. 21 DULUTH  Event: Wine and Chee’s, a Minnesota Ballet fundraiser, with items by famed watercolorist Cheng-Khee Chee in the auction as well as other merchandise; Cheng-Khee Chee will be on hand for signing. Refreshments include wines, micro-brewed beers and hors d’oeuvres from restaurants in the Twin Ports. Great Hall, St. Louis County Historical Society 218-529-3742 www.minnesotaballet.org 5:30-8 p.m.

Apr. 22-25 GRAND MARAIS  Theater: “Treaure Island,” based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, a tale of pirates set on the tropical seas. Arrowhead Center for the Arts www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com Apr. 22-24 7 p.m. Apr. 25 2 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.

May

May 1 DULUTH  Festival: 9th annual Dulcimer Day folk music festival features 20 workshops, 2 concerts, catered dinner, open mike and hands-on activities such as song and dance. First United Methodist Church (Coppertop Church) 218-525-5098 www.dulcimersinduluth.com Concerts at 1 & 7 p.m.

May 7 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event features photographer Dennis O’Hara’s stunning video collection of lighthouse photographs, artistically arranged and accompanied by piano music by Mary Beth Carlson; O’Hara also discusses his photography background, answers audience questions and offers tips on how to photograph the lighthouse. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

May 7-8 GUNFLINT TRAIL  Event: Gunflint Green Up helps rehabilitate areas affected by the 2007 Ham Lake Fire with tree-planting, dinner, dance and entertainment sto show appreciation to volunteers. Big Top at Gunflint Lodge 800-338-6932 www.gunflintgreenup.com 1-9 p.m.

May 22 DULUTH  Concert: The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform the music of legendary rock band Queen; concert is followed by a performance by premiere 80s cover band Hairball performing the hits of bands like KISS, Twisted Sister, AC/DC, Journey and Poison. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 218-623-3776 www.dsso.com 7:30 p.m.

May 28-30 GRAND MARAIS  Festival: Grand Marais Jazz Festival features the Silvertones, Chris Gillis, the Mike DeBevec/Nathan Baker Duo and One Note, Two Note, as well as an art crawl through local galleries. Various locations 218-663-8058 www.grandmaraisjazzfest.com

June

Jun. 3-6 COOK COUNTY  Festival: Boreal Birding & Northern Landscape Festival celebrates the birds, wildflowers and geology of the region with field courses, speakers in the evenings and dessert reception. North House Folk School 218-387-9762 www.northhouse.org

Jun. 4 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event features an evening of music with Bill and Kate Isles, northern Minnesota singers and songwriters. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

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

Jun. 12 BEAVER BAY  Event: Open House welcomes visitors to explore the lighthouse and park free of charge. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372  www.mnhs.org/splitrock 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jun. 18-20 GRAND MARAIS  Festival: Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival with workshops and courses, stories from boat builders, sailors and travelers. North House Folk School 888-387-9762 www.northhouse.org

Jun. 26 BEAVER BAY  Event: Children’s Day offers special games, crafts, chalk drawing and a foghorn sound-alike contest. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

July

Jul. 2 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event features Charlie Maguire, songwriter, singer and music educator performing Minnesota folksongs and offering history and humor. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

Jul. 28-Aug. 3 DULUTH  Event: Tall Ships Duluth 2010 features a fleet of international vessels racing to six United States and Canadian cities; Duluth is the ships’ only port of call on Lake Superior. Features pirate school for kids, performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance by University of Minnesota’s School of Fine Arts, Grand Entry through the canal, Opening Ceremony, ship tours and day sails. Canal Park 800-438-5884 www.visitduluth.com

August

Aug. 6 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event with television/radio host and author Cathy Wurzer presenting on the research performed for her history of Highway 61, Tales of the Road: Highway 61, with fascinating stories about the historical features found along the highway. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

September

Sep. 3 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event with singer/songwriter Lee Murdoch performing classic and new songs of sailors, ships and lighthouses. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

October

Oct. 1 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event, “The Witch of November: Tales of Two Storms,” a presentation by Thom Holden, director of Duluth’s Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, about the 1905 Mataafa storm and the 1975 Edmund Fitzgerald storm. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 DULUTH  Theater performance: “The Bikinis,” the girl group from the Sixties sings songs including “Heat Wave,” “Time of the Season” and “It’s in His Kiss.” Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater 218-727-4880 www.midirestaurant.net Fri.-Sat. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Sun. Brunch 12:30 p.m. Show 2 p.m.

November

Nov. 5 BEAVER BAY  Event: First Friday event, “Great Minnesota November Storms” with climatology professor/author Mark Seeley discussing some of the biggest November storms in Minnesota history. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6372 www.mnhs.org/splitrock 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.