October 2010

Oct 1st- Oct 3rd: Crossing Borders Studio Tour
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
An art crawl during peak color season along the North Shore. Artists' work include ceramics, clothing, wood burning, metalsmith, weaving, glass, paper, and beadwork, jewelry. Admission is free. Held at various artists studios along Hwy 61 from outside Duluth to Grand Portage.
Call (218) 834-5242
http://www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com

Oct 1st- Oct 3rd: MN Community Education Association Conference
Time: All day
Held at the DECC
Call

Oct 3rd- Oct 5th: St. Loius County Health & Human Service Conference
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 7th- Oct 8th: MN Council of Nonprofits
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 8th- Oct 9th: MN Occupational Therapy Association
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 9th: Boo at the Zoo
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Looking for a wildly adventurous time? Join us at Boo at the Zoo and Trick-or-treat around the Lake Superior Zoo. Costumes are recommended for all visitors! Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Oct 9th: Moose Lake Area Historical Society - 92nd Commemoration of the Fires of 1918
Time: 1 pm (pictures of fire survivors will be taken at 2 pm at the new Annex)
Come to help us commmemorate the Fires of 1918, to remember those who died, as well as the few remaining survivors. We honor them all. Free admission. Held at the Moose Lake Depot & Fires Museum & Annex - 900 Folz Blvd.
Call (218) 485-4679

Oct 10th: George G. Barnum’s Historic Home 100 years old
Time: 1 pm-3 pm
George G. Barnum’s birthday is a great day to celebrate his home being 100 years old. Tour the home now renovated as The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy birthday cake and refreshments. Held at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek.
Call (218) 724-0272/ (218) 724-0273
http://www.firelightinn.com

Oct 10th- Oct 12th: MN Society of Human Resource Management
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 12th: Moose Lake Area Historical Society Antique Appraisals
Time: 1:00 pm
Local auctioneer appraises items brought in by community members. We have had a wide variety of very interesting items. A donation of $2.00 and no more than two items is requested. There is no charge for members of the MLAHS. Please come and join us with your items of interest. Held at the Moose Lake Community Center.
Call (218) 485-4159

Oct 13th- Oct 15th: GIS/LIS Consortium
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 14th- Oct 16th: Renegade Presents "Reefer Madness"
Time: 8 pm
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head! $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Oct 16th: Boo at the Zoo
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Looking for a wildly adventurous time? Join us at Boo at the Zoo and Trick-or-treat around the Lake Superior Zoo. Costumes are recommended for all visitors! Held at the lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Oct 16th: Fitger's Harvest Fest & Harvest Run
Time: Varies with each event
Duluth Children's Harvest Run at Fitger's. 9 am 5K Run/Walk, 11 am 1K for Children (14 & under), 11:30 Tiny Tyke Triathlon (3-6 yrs), Races on Lakewalk behing Fitger's.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Oct 16th- Oct 19th: MN Nurse Association
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 18th- Oct 19th: Renegade Presents "Reefer Madness"
Time: 8 pm
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head! $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Oct 21st: Duluth Senior Expo
Time: TBA
8th annual gathering of seniors. Fun, information, entertainment, seminars, health screening and more! Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-1177

Oct 21st- Oct 23rd: Renegade Presents "Reefer Madness"
Time: 8 pm
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head! $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Oct 22nd- Oct 24th: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Bikinis"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner/ 8 pm show, Sun 12:30 pm brunch/2 pm show
Musical Comedy. A brand new musical! In the summer of 1964 four inseparable teenage girls got their name,The Bikinis, when they won the Belmar Beach Talent Contest, wearing their bikinis! Now they’re together again, reliving their heyday. They bring back the sun, fun, and all the great songs they sang on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, to raise money for the Sandy Shores RV Resort in Florida. They’ll rock the house with familiar tunes such as: It’s In His Kiss, Heat Wave, and of course, Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini! Fri-Sat $45/Sun $35/ Show only $18. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call Midi Restaurant at (218) 727-4880 for dinner theater tickets/ For show only tickets call (218) 525-2045
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Oct 25th- Oct 28th: Fall Flashlight Tours
Time: Tours start at 7:30 pm
Tour the darkened house with flashlights, and learn about the superstitious life of the Victorians. Tours will leave every ½ hour. $8.00 adults, $6.50 seniors/students, not recommended for children 5 and under. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org

Oct 28th- Oct 31st: Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Oct 29th- Oct 31st: Change of Pace Productions presents "The Bikinis"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner/ 8 pm show, Sun 12:30 pm brunch/2 pm show
Musical Comedy. A brand new musical! In the summer of 1964 four inseparable teenage girls got their name,The Bikinis, when they won the Belmar Beach Talent Contest, wearing their bikinis! Now they’re together again, reliving their heyday. They bring back the sun, fun, and all the great songs they sang on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, to raise money for the Sandy Shores RV Resort in Florida. They’ll rock the house with familiar tunes such as: It’s In His Kiss, Heat Wave, and of course, Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini! Fri-Sat $45/Sun $35/ Show only $18. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call Midi Restaurant at (218) 727-4880 for dinner theater tickets/ For show only tickets call (218) 525-2045
http://www.midirestaurant.net/theater.htm

Oct 30th: “Howloween”
Time:
Costumed characters line the scavenger hunt trail for this parent and preschooler Halloween celebration. Games, face painting, cookies and cider round out the event. Be sure to wear a costume and to register early as this one fills up fast! Offered 10 a.m. to noon, and 2-4 p.m. (limit: first 150 registrants each). Held at the Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org

Oct 31st: Malloween
Time: 4 pm-6 pm
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101

Oct 31st: Renegade Presents "Reefer Madness"
Time: 10 pm
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a downward spiral filled with sex, violence, and evil jazz music. This dynamic show packed full of show-stopping numbers and outrageous comedy will go straight to your head! $15 for adults, $12 students/seniors. Held at Teatro Zuccone; 222 E. Superior St. in downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 336-1414 for reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Oct 31st: Whole Foods Co-op Annual Halloween Party
Time: 4 pm-7 pm
A free Halloween party complete with music, games, prizes and the "fright elevator." Suitable for all ages. Held at the Whole Foods Co-op.
Call (218) 728-0884
http://www.wholefoods.coop