January 2010
Jan 1st- Jan 2nd: Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"
Time: Open daily from 5 pm-10 pm
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” is coming to Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park. Santa will visit children every day from Saturday, November 28 – Wednesday December 23. Children 10 and younger will receive the Bentleyville Tour of Lights knit hat from Santa along with a bag of cookies. Free hot beverages and cookies will be served from the Cookie House, popcorn will be served free of charge from the Pop Corn Box and marshmallows can be picked up at the Marshmallow Hut and roasted at any one of 15 fire pits. The large venue at Bayfront Festival Park will allow for a grander light display, more fire pits for roasting marshmallows, a completely handicapped accessible display with more parking for the disabled. Regional music groups will perform every Friday & Saturday night from 7 pm – 9 pm. Bentleyville is made up of a volunteer based board of directors, staff and dedicated volunteers working year-round to plan and organize this spectacular holiday light display. So come join us and stroll through Bentleyville’s holiday light display at Bayfront Festival Park. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and watch the faces of children light up with excitement!
Call (218) 390-9790
http://www.bentleyvilleusa.org
Jan 1st- Jan 2nd: Take the Train from Fitger's to Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" at Bayfront Festival Park
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The first train leaves from Fitger's for Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" at 5:30 pm with 3 rides nightly. The last train leaves to Fitger's at 9 pm. Reservations are required to ride the Train to Bentleyville. Tickets are available at the Bookstore at Fitger's or by calling (218) 727-9077. The cost is $2 per ticket.
Call (218) 727-9077 to make reservations
http://www.fitgers.com
Jan 1st- Jan 17th: A Silent Unity of Gazes:The Photographic Vision of Luis Gonzalez Palma
Time:
Over the past decade, Luis Gonzalez Palma has become recognized as one of the most influentialphotographers in Latin America. Free admission. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Jan 1st- Jan 31st: A Flow of Ideas:Selections from the Permanent Collection
Time:
The Tweed Museum of Art annually exhibits a broad selection of artworks from its collection of 6500 objects. This year features 70 artworks that demonstrate how related works of art, when viewed together, may best reveal common themes. Free admission. Held at the Alice Tweed Tuohy Gallery at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Jan 1st- Jan 31st: Art for Hire: Prints from Minnesota WPA
Time:
Art for Hire: Prints from the Minnesota WPA presents lithographs by Minnesota artists employed by the Works Progress Administration, 1933-43. Artists from all over the state participated, and received weekly paychecks to produce paintings, prints, murals, sculpture, and to teach classes and workshops. Free admission. Held at the Lecture Gallery at Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Jan 2nd: Saturday Nature Club
Time: 10:00 am
For kids grades 3-5. A winter themed program will be scheduled, details coming soon. Cost is $7 for non-members or $4 for Hartley members for most programs, some may have special fees. Please call 724-6735 to register for all programs. Held at Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature,org
Jan 2nd- Jan 3rd: USSA Region 1 Ski Race
Time: All day
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (218) 628-2891
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 3rd: Learn To Ski And Board Free Day
Time: 10 am & 3 pm
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 7th- Jan 9th: Waiting for Godot
Time: 7:30 pm
This classical play by Samuel Beckett revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who are waiting for Godot. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the plays premiere. Held at Playground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Jan 9th: 22nd Annual Duluth Bridal Show
Time: 10 am-3 pm expo/ 3 pm-4 pm fashion show
The largest bridal show in the upper tri state region. 130 exhibitors and a runway fashion show. $6 at the door. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-1177
http://www.duluthbridalshow.com
Jan 9th: Saturday Sprites
Time: 10:00 am
For pre-schoolers and parents. Grab our of our fishing poles and let's hit the ice! We're going to try our hand at ice fishing on Hartley Pond this time, so be sure to bring warm clothes. Cost is $7 for non-members or $4 for Hartley members for most programs, some may have special fees. Please call 724-6735 to register for all programs. Held at Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org
Jan 10th: Sawtooth International Cross Country Ski Race
Time: 10 am-10 K Classical/11 am - 20 K Freestyle
10K Classical and 20K Freestyle events. Junior skiers encouraged. Trails are intermediate level. Awards and pasta feed to follow. Entry fees apply. Held at Pincushion Mountain, Grand Marais, MN.
Call (888) 922-5000
http://www.pincushiontrails.org
Jan 10th: WWE presents Smackdown/ECW Live
Time: 5:00 pm
WWE returns to Duluth this January for first time in years. Witness: Batista, Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Christian and many more Smackdown and EWC Superstars Live!!! Ticket prices $45,$35,$20-prices do not include facility fees or services charges. On-sale-Saturday, Nov 14th, 2009 at 10:00 am. Held at the DECC.
Call (800) 745-3000
Jan 13th- Jan 17th: Arrowhead EMS Conference
Time: All day
Held at the DECC
Call
Jan 14th: Cracked Egg Improv
Time: 7 pm
Cracked Egg Improv, a tiny little wing of Rubber Chicken Theater,will return with a full slate of shows every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Dubh Linn Comedy Pub in downtown Duluth. The improvisational comedy troupe participated in an Improv-A-Palooza last November against teams in the Twin Cities and were winners of the Late Show Championship. Tickets are $5.
Call (218) 213-2780
http://www.RubberChickenTheater.com
Jan 14th- Jan 16th: Waiting for Godot
Time: 7:30 pm
This classical play by Samuel Beckett revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who are waiting for Godot. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the plays premiere. Held at Playground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Jan 14th- Jan 16th: MN State Auctioneers Convention
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Jan 15th- Jan 17th: Duluth Playhouse presents "Robin Hood"
Time: Thurs-Fri 7 pm/ Sat 1 pm & 4 pm/ Sun 2 pm
Sherwood Forest is the perfect hideout for Robin Hood, the most famous English outlaw of all time, after he robs from the rich to give to the poor. Doing battle with the cowardly Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John keep Robin and his merry band on the run. Throw in the beautiful Maid Marian and the evil Lady Merle for more intrigue and conflict and then let the arrows fly! Romance, adventure, and excitement reign supreme in this rollicking retelling of one of the greatest legends of all time. $9 adults/$7 for 17 & under/ $6 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7577
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Jan 15th- Jan 17th: St. Luke's Icebreaker Invitational
Time: All day
Various ice arenas throughout Duluth.
Call
Jan 15th- Jan 18th: Winter Clearance Sidewalk Sale
Time: Mall Hours
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101
Jan 15th- Jan 18th: Winter Fun Ski/Snowshoe Getaway Package
Time: All day
Includes Superior Gateway Lodge rental, Jacuzzi Suite, restaurant coupons, guide, 4-6 hr. ski/snowshoe rental, transportation, etc. with The Canoeist.
Package per person, per day for as low as $61 with 8 guests.
Package per person, per day for as low as $82 with 6 guests.
Package per person, per day for as low as $123 with 4 guests.
Call Superior Gateway Lodge for reservations for your group/family or couple. Ask about B&B rates if desired and other package dates.
Call (218) 834-6974
http://www.superiorgatewaylodge.com
Jan 16th: 11th Annual "Warmer by the Lake"
Time: 2-5 PM
Bayfront Festival Park will be the hottest place to be in Duluth at the 11th Annual "Warmer By the Lake".
Pack up the kids, grab your skates and head on down to Bayfront for a fun-filled day of winter activities
brought to you by Duluth Parks and Recreation. There will be an ice skating pond, snow shoeing,
marshmallow roasting, and hayrides. Folks can come in out of the cold and enjoy free hot chocolate and
cookies as well as enjoy music in the large warming tent or warm up by the bonfire.
Call (218) 730-4300
Jan 16th: Fitger's Presents: Northwoods Snowshoe Championship
Time: All day
10k and 1/2marathon and marathon. Held at Lester Park.
Call (320) 838-3383
http://www.fitgers.com
Jan 16th: Learn To Ski Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am
A Hartley instructor will set you up with skis, boots and poles, and give you basic cross country ski instruction before heading out onto the Hartley trails. After the lesson is over you are welcome to use your skis for the rest of the day! There is a special price for this program as it involves equipment rental: Members are $10 and nonmembers are $18. You must have a Minnesota Ski Pass if you are 16 years old or older. Get them at any business that sells hunting and fishing licenses, or online at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/skipass/index.html.
Held at Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org
Jan 16th- Jan 18th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
Time: 9 am - 9 pm
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 16th- Jan 22nd: National Safety Awareness Week
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 17th: Boulder Lake Ski Race
Time: TBA
Held at Boulder Lake Management Area.
Call
Jan 17th: Ski Hut Alpine And Snowboard Demos
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 21st- Jan 24th: Duluth Playhouse presents "Robin Hood"
Time: Thurs-Fri 7 pm/ Sat 1 pm & 4 pm/ Sun 2 pm
Sherwood Forest is the perfect hideout for Robin Hood, the most famous English outlaw of all time, after he robs from the rich to give to the poor. Doing battle with the cowardly Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John keep Robin and his merry band on the run. Throw in the beautiful Maid Marian and the evil Lady Merle for more intrigue and conflict and then let the arrows fly! Romance, adventure, and excitement reign supreme in this rollicking retelling of one of the greatest legends of all time. $9 adults/$7 for 17 & under/ $6 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7577
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Jan 22nd: Garden Talk
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
A series of illustrated presentations by regional experts on garden-related topics of interest to those who garden in the Northland. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Jan 22nd- Jan 24th: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Last Dance of Dr. Disco"
Time: Fri & Sat 7 pm/ Sun 1 pm
Audience Participation Murder Mystery. Join the disco crowd at Studio 182, where Dr. Disco has hatched an
evil plot to take over the world. Mingle with the cast, using the
assumed name that you will receive when you arrive. Laugh and sleuth your way through dinner as you try to guess “whodunit!” It’s James Bond meets Saturday Night Fever, with a little Austin Powers thrown in! Dig out your disco duds! Friday & Saturday $41 includes tax, tip, dessert/ Sunday $31 includes tax, tip, dessert. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm
Jan 22nd- Jan 24th: Gingerbread Show
Time: Mall hours
Held at Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733 9101
Jan 23rd: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Mozart. Live.
Time: 8 pm
The unsurpassed elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is on display with three of his best known and best loved works. The eloquent Joyce Yang returns to perform the 21st piano concerto, which famously graced the classic movie Elvira Madigan. The modestly titled Eine Kleine Nachtmusik ("A Little Serenade") and the late G-minor symphony round out a sublime program.
•Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music)
•Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 (Elvira Madigan) (Joyce Yang, piano)
•Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com/
Jan 23rd: Mozart. Live.
Time: 8 pm
The unsurpassed elegance of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart is on display with three of his best known and best loved works. The eloquent Joyce Yang returns to perform the 21st piano concerto, which famously graced the classic movie Elvira Madigan. The modestly titled Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (“A Little Serenade”) and the late G-minor symphony round out a sublime program.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
Jan 23rd: Robert Burns Night Dinner-250th Anniversary of the Poet's birth
Time: 6 pm Social/7 pm Dinner
Sponsored by the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association, this annual dinner and evening celebration of the famous Scottish Bard's birth. The evening features dinner, poetic revelry, traditional Scottish country dance and bagpipe performances. Dress Scottish attire encouraged. Reservations required. Admission is $35. Held at the Kitchi Gammi Club.
Call
http://www.duluthscots.com
Jan 23rd: Winter Carnival
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 23rd- Jan 24th: MCSA Governors Cup College Ski Race
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Jan 23rd- Jan 31st: Volkfest Ski Festival
Time:
Many cross country trail systems, music, and family activities. Free admission. Held in Cook County.
Call (888) 922-5000
http://www.grandmarais.com
Jan 24th: Free Family Skating Party
Time: 3-5 PM
Enjoy music, cookies and prizes. Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 730-4300
Jan 25th- Jan 28th: MN Juvenile Officers Association
Time: All day
Held at the Holiday Inn Hotel
Call
Jan 26th: Junior High Honor Choir
Time: 4 pm
Stanley R. Wold, coordinator. Free admission. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Jan 28th: Cracked Egg Improv
Time: 7 pm
Cracked Egg Improv, a tiny little wing of Rubber Chicken Theater,will return with a full slate of shows every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Dubh Linn Comedy Pub in downtown Duluth.The improvisational comedy troupe participated in an Improv-A-Palooza last November against teams in the Twin Cities and were winners of the Late Show Championship.
Tickets $5.
Call (218) 213-2780
http://www.RubberChickenTheater.com
Jan 29th- Jan 31st: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Last Dance of Dr. Disco"
Time: Fri & Sat 7 pm/ Sun 1 pm
Audience Participation Murder Mystery. Join the disco crowd at Studio 182, where Dr. Disco has hatched an evil plot to take over the world. Mingle with the cast, using the assumed name that you will receive when you arrive. Laugh and sleuth your way through dinner as you try to guess “whodunit!” It’s James Bond meets Saturday Night Fever, with a little Austin Powers thrown in! Dig out your disco duds! Friday & Saturday $41 includes tax, tip, dessert/ Sunday $31 includes tax, tip, dessert. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call (218) 727-4880
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm
Jan 29th- Jan 31st: Great Lakes Classic Pond Hockey Tournament
Time:
Annual hockey tournament played outdoors on the frozen waters of the Superior Bay (Men’s, women’s & youth divisions). Live entertainment, bonfire, food & fun. Spectators free. Held at Barker’s Island in Superior, WI.
Call (715) 394-6015
Jan 30th: Fitger's Hosts The John Beargrease Cutest Puppy Contest
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Puppies (4-9 months) and owners register morning of the event at Fitger's. Puppies and owners recieve numbers and are seated. Individuals vote for the cutest puppy - prizes are awarded for 1st - 3rd place. Free admission. Held at Fitger's.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com
Jan 30th- Jan 31st: Atmore Memorial FIS Slalom
Time: 9 am-4 pm
The Atmore Memorial is the premier ski race in the Midwest. It boasts a field of local, U.S. and international athletes. The event is hosted by the Duluth-Superior Alpine Club. This event is free and is held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (218) 724-0360
Jan 31st: Nordic Spirit Cross-Country Ski Race
Time: Check the web site for time.
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmountain.com
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*DECC is the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Ticket office, (218) 727-4344 and business office, (218) 722-5573. *UMD is the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Their general information number is (218) 726-8000 *CSS is the College of St. Scholastica. Their general information number is (218) 723-6000 *Spirit Mountain's phone number is 1-800-642-6377 or 218-628-2891 **All rates, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit Duluth is not responsible for any changes or errors. Please call ahead if possible. Also, check our site for any updates. Our business office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays but you can call the Thompson Hill State Information Center at (218) 723-4938. They are open 7 days a week, except for major holidays. Have a great time in Duluth! |
