November 2009

Nov 1st- Nov 12th: The Dubh Linn Over With Laughter Funniest Person Contest
Time: 8 pm
Do you like to make people laugh? Do you enjoy a good laugh? Either way, be sure to plant yourself at Dubh Linn Irish Pub on Thursday nights beginning October 1, 2009 for the “Dubh Linn Over With Laughter Funniest Person Contest.” For five weeks, professional and aspiring comics can compete in hopes of winning stage time at top pro comedy shows and other great prizes; including a trip for two, $200 cash and a guest set at Bonkerz Comedy Club in Las Vegas! Members of the audience can also win great prizes like Dubh Linn t-shirts and food and drink coupons from Dubh Linn’s new restaurant, The Old Goat. Admission to watch the fun is only $5 and each audience member will receive a $10 ticket to attend one of Dubh Linn’s popular weekly Comedy Pro Tour shows. The entry fee for comedians is only $10 and contestants will each receive $10 in Dubh Linn Bucks good for food and drink at the pub. Contestants can sign up beginning September 10 TwinPortsNight.com or dubhlinnpub.com. Then join us at Dubh Linn Comedy Pub beginning October 1st to laugh or be laughed at. Added audience bonus - Cracked Egg Improv will perform for 45 minutes starting at 7:00 every Thursday of the Contest. Your $5 gets you into both the show and the contest. So come early, buy your Comedy Contest ticket and enjoy some wonderful Improv Theater as well.
Dates & Times of Contest
(Contestants – must check in at least 30 minutes before show time.)
Masters Preliminary Rounds 7 – 10 top comedians!
Thursday, October 1, 2009 – 8 pm
Thursday, October 8, 2009 – 8 pm
Thursday, October 15, 2009 – 8 pm
Open Division Final (no preliminaries)
Thursday, October 29, 2009 – 8 pm
Masters Division Finals Night (9 total comedians)
Thursday, November 12, 2009 – 8 pm
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 1st- Nov 29th: Exhibit - The Modern Primitive: New Work by Gary Swanson
Time: open daily from 9:30 am-6 pm
Artist Statement: I have always been fascinated with the art of primitive cultures, and watching children create art for the past 28 years has certainly helped to shape my eye. "The Modern Primitive" is a cross-fertilization of materials in assemblage sculpture where I am exploring the commonalities and contrasts inherent in natural organic forms and discarded manufactured objects. This congregation of wall mounted figures reflect metaphors of antique tools and tinker toys: ancient artifacts and art movements, influenced from Primitivism, Early Modern and "Outsider Art." Gary Swanson is an artist from Solon Springs, WI who has devoted his life to elementary art education. He recently received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin Superior. Swanson's anthropomorphic assemblages evoke a surprisingly wide array of emotions: from detachment, loneliness, and despair to humor, love, and caring. This installation of works will both entertain and confront the gallery visitor. Held at the John Steffl Gallery/Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 1st- Nov 29th: Exhibit - Victory: New Work by Aaron McLeod
Time: open daily from 9:30 am-6 pm
Artist Statement: Printmaking usually serves as the best conduit for representing my ideas. I adore the fusion of hand-made and mechanical sensibilities this medium offers. Most importantly, reproduction imbues a picture with considerably more power than a single image. It's this act of duplication that transforms an ordinary image into an icon. Throughout history, powerful rulers and organizations have gained authority by propagating their iconography using many mediums-including coins, stamps, posters, flags, and photography. In the contemporary world, most of us recognize this power through corporate branding. The goal is one icon, immediately recognized by millions, trusted to represent a clear and consistent ideology. Victory explores these grand narratives and the symbiotic relationship between American consumers and the War on Terror. As an artist and a veteran, I feel compelled to use my work to deconstruct the character of our imperialism. God blesses the United States for spreading freedom and peace around the world. If something goes wrong, it was surely an honest mistake. Technology will always be there to save us, there's no problem that can't be solved quickly by finding the right product, and anyone that doesn't share our ideology is inherently flawed and must be fixed. Above all, a happy citizen is never denied the opportunity to be entertained. This is the natural and inevitable order of things. Nothing can stop the progress of our country because we expect miracles and, by George, we get them. Held at the George Morrison Gallery/Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org

Nov 1st- Nov 30th: 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

Nov 1st- Nov 30th: 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 amission. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma

Nov 1st- Nov 30th: 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

Nov 2nd: Valentini's Cooking Class
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Classes include hands-on demonstrations, preparation, and dining of a full course meal. Theme: Wild Game Feed. Venison, Duck, Pheasant in rich brown gravy over wild rice, Grilled corn on the cob, Pumpkin bread pudding with pumpkin caramel sauce. $25.00 per person. Call Valentini's for a reservation. Limit 20 people. Lots of fun!
Call (218) 728-5900

Nov 4th: Jazz Scholarship Benefit
Time: 7:30 pm
Jazz Ensemble I · Ryan Frane, director; Jazz Ensemble II · Tom Pfotenhauer, director; Big Time Jazz Orchestra · Randy Lee, director. Adult $12/ Senior $10/ Student $7/ UMD Student $5. Held at Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 6th: "Evening in Ragtime" Concert
Time: 6:00 pm - 9 pm
Lake Superior Ragtime Society, Inc "Evening in Ragtime" concert is free and open to the public. Let our talented performers entertain you with this happy toe-tapping music called Ragtime. Ragtime is a good time.
Call (218) 724-7696

Nov 6th: FOOD AND FUN (NY): Local Food and National Comedy
Time: 3 pm-7 pm supper/8 pm comedy show
$15 for supper/comedy show or $10 for comedy show only. Reservations recommended. Held at Dubh Linn Comedy Club.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 6th: Friday Night Improv at the Teatro Zuccone
Time: 10:30 pm
Start off your weekend the right way - with a hilarious Improv Show at the Teatro Zuccone. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by "Whose Line Is It Anyway" with their own competitive twist. Two teams of improvisers compete for points (which they earn from the referee) and laughter (which they earn from you)! It's fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer. And it's only $5.00!
Call (218) 722-6775 for info/ (218) 336-1414 for ticket reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 6th- Nov 7th: Magic Village with Kelvin Saline
Time: Friday 7:00pm/ Saturday 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
You’ll smile and be thrilled during these very funny and clean presentations of magic, ventriloquism, and escapes. Solid steel rings melt through each other close up and surrounded by the audience, a ventriloquist dummy interrupts the magician during a story of “Jack and the Beanstalk”, the magician illustrates the story of how Merlin saved the King by taking his place in the old wooden stocks - a volunteer locks up the magician, who somehow must find a way to magically escape from the stocks. Hmmmmm. A volunteer from the audience is cut in two ... a lot of fun. Plus much more! Special Feature The Knock Your Socks Off Challenge Rope Escape (If you’re not wearing socks, this can be painful!) $5 at the door. Held at Duluth Playground 11 E Superior St in the Tech Village building.
Call (218) 733 - 7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org

Nov 6th- Nov 7th: MN Physical Therapy
Time: all day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Nov 6th- Nov 8th: Big Water Film Festival
Time: Check Web site for times
The Big Water Film Festival is a three day event that takes place in the town of Washburn in northern Wisconsin about 75 miles east of Duluth. This year the festival will be held at STAGENORTH, a venue which enables us to show films of all genres using state-of-the-art sound and projection equipment, and allows film-lovers to relax and discuss films at the lobby bar overlooking the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. Find out about our festival and download a submission form on our Web site. The fee to enter a film is only $10.00 which will go towards cash prizes for Audience Favorite and Jury Award Winner. Film submissions are invited through August 15, 2009. All submissions are welcome! Cost for a weekend pass to the 3 day festival is $35.00, a day pass is $15.00, or a block of films is $5.00. Weekend and day passes can be ordered in advance by calling the number listed or by going to the Web site listed.
Call (715) 373-1194
http://www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org

Nov 6th- Nov 8th: Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater presents "Cold Feet: A New Musical "
Time: Fri-Sat 6:30 dinner seating/8 pm is the show and Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/2 pm is the show
Think snow. Cold. Four earthy guys with a bar and a band and one unspeakable secret. Come on down to Leonard’s Bar for a raucous romp through the lives of a bunch of committed bachelors on the most important night of their lives – a chance to sing live on WICE radio! Its one part PUMP BOYS, one part FOREVER PLAID, one part MINNESOTAN, and completely hilarious! Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's. Fri-Sat $41 and Sun $31. Show only tickets are $16.
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

Nov 7th: 22nd Annual Gales of November
Time: 8 am- 6 pm
Gales of November, open to the public, was started 22 years ago by diver Elmer Engman to give local divers a chance to share recent diving adventures. It has evolved into an event that brings together the entire Lake Superior community to learn about underwater exploration, lighthouses, history, diving technology, shipwrecks and more. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-2497
http://www.lsmma.com/gales

Nov 7th: America's Top Comedians at Dubh Linn Pub
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians! Held in the Murphy Room at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Advanced reserved seats available!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 7th: Glensheen Craft Retreat
Time: 5 pm - 10 pm
A special event for the "dears" left behind during deer opener. Gather at Glensheen for an evening of scrap booking and camaraderie. Refreshments, gift, and special tours offered. Creativity and conversation amongst friends-and an opportunity to complete those long overdue projects. Price: $35, $30 for Friends of Glensheen.
Call (218) 726-8910
http://www.glensheen.org

Nov 7th: Senior High Honor Band
Time: 4 pm
Mark Whitlock, director. FREE admission. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 7th: Women Rock V
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
One of the largest breast cancer fundraiser in the region. Women Rock is a whole day of pampering, shopping, and wonderful entertainment. Kim Storm will have a CD release at 12:30 pm. The CD is called "Begin Where Ever You Are". This is Women Rock's fifth year, and they have raised over $121,000.00 that has gone toward local Duluth hospital breast cancer centers. Admission is $3.00. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (218) 525-1905
http://www.charterwomenrock.com

Nov 7th- Dec 5th: Cooter Pottery and Handweaving
Time: Wed – Fri 9:30 am – 5:30 pm/ Sat. 9:30 am – 5 pm/ Sun. 10 am – 3 pm
An exceptional exhibit of Dick Cooter pottery and Debbie Cooter hand weaving. Featuring robust wood-fired stoneware, hand-woven clothing, blankets and rugs in silk, cotton and wool. Opening reception is Saturday, November 7 from 3 pm-5 pm. Held at the Waterfront Gallery in Two Harbors.
Call (218) 834-0756
http://www.waterfront-gallery.com

Nov 8th: Concert Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Time: 3 pm
Concert Band · Daniel W. Eaton, director; Symphonic Wind Ensemble · Mark Whitlock, director. Adult $8/ Senior $7/ Student $5/ UMD Student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 8th: Minnesota Ballet presents "Sugar Plum Fair"
Time: 2 pm-4 pm
A wonderful afternoon of bidding on beautiful ballet items and nutcracker decorations in the silent auction, enjoying presentations by ballet students, and savoring delectable desserts. $5. Proceeds benefit financial aid to the School of the Minnesota. Minnesota Ballet’s Grain Exchange Studio, 8th floor Board of Trade Building, 301 W. First St.
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org

Nov 9th: Ovation Guest Artist Series: Guests from Izmir State Conservatory, Turkey
Time: 7:30 pm
Soprano Jeanette Thompson won the Gold Medal at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels and continues to receive praise by critics. She has been soprano soloist in the Verdi “Requiem” (which she performed in Carnegie Hall), Brahms' “German Requiem”, Rossini's “Stabat Mater” and Poulenc's “Gloria.” Adult $19/ Senior $17/ Student $5. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 9th: Valentini's Cooking Classes
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Classes include hands-on demonstrations, preparations, and dining of a full course meal. Theme: Home on the Range. Porketta, Bruschetta, & Pasta salad. $25.00 per person. Call Valentini's for a reservation. Limit 20 people. Lots of fun!
Call (218) 728-5900

Nov 10th: Beacon Lighting and Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Minnesota Historical Society historic site at Split Rock commemorates the 1975 loss of the Great Lakes freighter, Edmund Fitzgerald, with a special event, held each year on the anniversary of the sinking. • Visitor Center open 12 – 6:30 • Lighthouse open for touring 12 - 6 • Edmund Fitzgerald film shown in theater through the afternoon • 4:30 bell ceremony ---“The Last Muster”--- on lighthouse steps • Names of men lost on the Fitzgerald are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell • Beacon is lit at conclusion of ceremony and remains on until 6:30 • Only opportunity during year for visitors to tour lighthouse in evening while beacon is on • Great photo opportunity • Special reduced admission fee --- $5 • Visitors are encouraged to dress warm and bring flashlights
Call (218) 226 - 6372

Nov 10th: Moose Lake Area Society Antique Appraisals
Time: 1 pm
Steve Wesley of Cresent Auctioneering describes and evaluates items brought in by members and non-members of the Moose Lake Area Historical Society. $2 for non-members. Held at the Moose Lake Community Center.
Call (218) 485-4159

Nov 10th- Nov 14th: Free Admissions for Veterans
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admissions for Veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Held at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
Call (715) 392-7151 / (888) 816-9944
http://www.bongheritagecenter.org

Nov 11th: Veterans Day March & Ceremony
Time: March 9:30 am/Ceremony 11:00 am
March begins at Historic Duluth Armory on London Rd and 13th Ave East. March ends 10:30 am at St Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (Depot). City of Duluth Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Depot. For those with limited mobility, rides will be available for you in the march. There will be rides back to the Armory, after the ceremony.
Call (218) 722 - 8763

Nov 13th: Beaner's Central presents Pamela Means
Time: 8:00 pm
Tickets $7.00. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com

Nov 13th: Books Alive! Sing and Dance with Robi Meyerson
Time: 10:30 am
Robi is back! Join this local musician and former teacher for a morning of marvelous music! Robi will captivate kids and get them up on their feet dancing and singing with her original, catchy songs. Free with Duluth's Children's Museum Membership or Depot Admission. Held at the Duluth Depot Ruth Maney Room (first floor)
Call (218) 733 - 7518
http://www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Nov 13th: FOOD AND FUN (NY): Local Food and National Comedy
Time: 3 pm-7 pm supper/8 pm comedy show
$15 for supper/comedy show or $10 for comedy show only. Reservations recommended. Held at Dubh Linn Comedy Club.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 13th: Friday Night Improv at the Teatro Zuccone
Time: 10:30 pm
Start off your weekend the right way - with a hilarious Improv Show at the Teatro Zuccone. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by "Whose Line Is It Anyway" with their own competitive twist. Two teams of improvisers compete for points (which they earn from the referee) and laughter (which they earn from you)! It's fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer. And it's only $5.00!
Call (218) 722-6775 for info/ (218) 336-1414 for ticket reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 13th: Symphony Orchestra: 10th Annual Story Hour - Rebirth
Time: 7:30 pm
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Story Hour with guest conductor Evelyne Aiello, from the Conservatoire de Paris, Region Boulogne Billancourt. Featuring “Danse Macabre” by Saint-Saens; “Tombeau de Couperin” by Ravel; and “Symphony #9 in e minor” (from the “New World”) by Dvorak. Adult $8/ Senior $7/ Student $5/ UMD Student $3/ Children 12 & under free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 13th- Nov 14th: UMD Men's Hockey vs. Michigan Tech Huskies
Time: 7:07 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 13th- Nov 14th: Walnut Hollow-Bazaar
Time: Fri 6 pm - 9 pm/ Sat 8 am - 3 pm
Chic Furniture, Homemade Candles and Soap, Home Decor, Holiday Gifts, Hot Homemade Soups, Breads, Scones, Bars, Cookies, Pies, Alisa's Cheese Cakes and so much more. Also, be sure to register for one big gift basket-door prize! Held at 5247 North Tischer Rd, Duluth Mn 55804.
Call

Nov 13th- Nov 15th: Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater presents "Cold Feet: A New Musical "
Time: Fri-Sat 6:30 dinner seating/8 pm is the show and Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/2 pm is the show
Think snow. Cold. Four earthy guys with a bar and a band and one unspeakable secret. Come on down to Leonard’s Bar for a raucous romp through the lives of a bunch of committed bachelors on the most important night of their lives – a chance to sing live on WICE radio! Its one part PUMP BOYS, one part FOREVER PLAID, one part MINNESOTAN, and completely hilarious! Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's. Fri-Sat $41 and Sun $31. Show only tickets are $16.
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

Nov 14th: America's Top Comedians at Dubh Linn Pub
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians! Held in the Murphy Room at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Advanced reserved seats available!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 14th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Ode to Joy. Live.
Time: 8 pm
Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth symphony has stood as a monument, towering over, inspiring, and intimidating future composers with its grandeur and eternal vastness. Hailed by generations as perhaps as a singularly great work of art, this Ode to Joy is set up by Bradley Bombardier's Antipode to Joy, which plays with the master's themes in a most intriguing way. The Dances of Galanta by Hungarian Zoltan Kodaly will have you dancing in the aisles with its heel-kicking folk magic.
•Bombardier Antipode to Joy (World premiere)
•Kodaly Dances of Galanta
•Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (Sarah Lawrence, soprano; Christine Hawkins, alto; David Ossenfort, tenor; Andrew Gangestad, bass; and the DSSO Chorus)
Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com/

Nov 14th: Holiday Gift Galore Crafts and Vendor Show
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Admission is free and is held at the Inn on Lake Superior.
Call (612) 716-9762
http://veryimportantproductions.webs.com/holidaygiftsgalore.htm

Nov 14th: Saturday Sprites
Time: 10:00 am
For pre-schoolers and parents. Geology Rocks! And we want to share our love of minerals with you and your little ones. 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

Nov 14th: Wild Game & Brewer's Feast
Time: Bar service at 6:00 pm; Dinner at 7:00 pm
Picture yourself with a lake side view of Lake Superior while sampling Stuffed Roasted Quail, Crocodile Kabobs with Sweet Chili Sauce, Braised Turtle Chili, Campfire Roasted Lake Superior Trout, Slow-roasted Antelope Panini! Not to mention the more common game dinner menu selections including Venison Ravioli, Rabbit Relanos, Bison Short Ribs and Boursin stuffed Duck Pinwheels. Now add locally brewed selections of beer and ale from the South Shore Brewery and you have a true wild game and brewer’s feast! This event dinner will have special appeal to meat-eating, fish and fowl loving, beer drinking enthusiasts…and their friends. The dinner menu changes some for each event, but there are always many dishes to try from appetizers and salads to entrees and desserts. And beer! This year South Shore Brewery will again co-host the event with new and locally drafted recipes. Reservations are required. $50/person (inclusive of beer, does not include tax or gratuity)
Call (800) 627- 9565
http://www.grandsuperior.com/specials/wildgame.htm

Nov 15th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Time: 3 pm
Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com/

Nov 16th: Faculty Artist Recital: Theodore Schoen, clarinet
Time: 7:30 pm
An evening of clarinet masterworks featuring the Brahms Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano with Betsy Husby, cello and Alexander Chernyshev, piano. Adult $10/ Senior $8/ Student FREE. Held at Weber Music Hall.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 16th: Valentini's Cooking Classes
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Classes include hands-on demonstrations, preparation, and dining of a full course meal. Theme: Thanksgiving. Sausage sage stuffed turkey & Mashed potatoes, Tortellini w/ squash sauce. $25.00 per person. Call Valentini's for a reservation. Limit 20 people. Lot of fun!
Call (218) 728-5900

Nov 17th: Broadway in Duluth presents "Cirque Dreams Illumination
Time: 7:30 pm
In the spirit of the enormously successful Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, the only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, comes the newest stage spectacle from Cirque Dreams, created and directed by Neil Goldberg. Cirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city of incredible dreamers set in a landscape of towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Ablaze with lights and activities, objects and shapes transform into windows and stairways that lead beyond imagination. City dwellers collect objects that are balanced beyond belief, linemen delicately walk wires, daredevils leap tall buildings and flyers redefine the risks of flight. Everyday occurrences are transformed into astounding feats performed by an international cast of acrobatic urbanites, flexible fanatics, world-class athletes, musicians and more. This action packed Cirque Dream is enhanced with over 100 inventive costumes and set in a fantastical cityscape of dimension and special effects. Cirque Dreams Illumination will surpass its “jaw dropping, family friendly spectacle” proclamation by the Los Angeles Times and exhilarate audiences of all ages. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 722-5573
http://www.decc.org/entertainment/broadway.htm

Nov 19th: Cold War Veterans' Remembrance Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm
Veterans' Memorial Hall invites the public to the Cold War Veterans' Remembrance Dinner. The purpose of the event is to honor our local Cold War veterans. Proceeds from the event will help to support the Veterans' Memorial Hall program of the St Loius County Historical Society. The keynote speaker will be Ray Klosowski, past commander of the 148th Fighter Wing. This is a community-based event sponsored by many leading local businesses. The Arrowhead Professional Chefs Association will be donating its services for meal preparation. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased at the St Louis County Heritage and Arts center (the Depot). Held at the Great Hall of the St Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot).
Call (218) 733 - 7500

Nov 20th: "Festive Fridays"
Time: 10 am - 8 pm
Open-House-coffee,cider,and giftwrapping. Featuring local artist work. Held at Blue Lake Gallery.
Call (218) 725-0034
http://www.bluelakegallery.com

Nov 20th: Beaner's Central present Sean Michael Dargan
Time: 8:00 pm
Tickets are $5.00. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624 - 5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com

Nov 20th: Christmas City of the North Parade
Time: 6:30 pm
A Northern Minnesota tradition. The parade signals the beginning of the holiday season. Santa makes his first appearance along with colorful lighted floats, marching bands and pageantry. Parade route goes from Canal Park through Downtown Duluth. Is also televised by the Northland's NewsCenter.
Call (218) 720-9600

Nov 20th: FOOD AND FUN (NY): Local Food and National Comedy
Time: 3 pm-7 pm supper/8 pm comedy show
$15 for supper/comedy show or $10 for comedy show only. Reservations recommended. Held at Dubh Linn Comedy Club.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 20th: Friday Night Improv at the Teatro Zuccone
Time: 10:30 pm
Start off your weekend the right way - with a hilarious Improv Show at the Teatro Zuccone. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by "Whose Line Is It Anyway" with their own competitive twist. Two teams of improvisers compete for points (which they earn from the referee) and laughter (which they earn from you)! It's fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer. And it's only $5.00!
Call (218) 722-6775 for info/ (218) 336-1414 for ticket reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 20th: Yang Ying - Traditional Chinese Music from the Founder of the first all-women Rock band in China!
Time: 7:30 pm
Chinese Erhu virtuoso Yang Ying began playing the erhu, a two stringed Chinese violin, at the age of five. For over twenty years she was the featured solo instrumentalist with the Central Song and Dance Ensemble, the premier traditional musical and dance troupe in Bejing, China. As the featured soloist, Yang Ying performed for many Heads of State including Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Ms. Yang Ying was the founder, bass player, and singer for Cobra, the first all female rock band in China. Cobra was one of seven bands to play at the largest rock concert ever held in China. Ying founded this band soon after Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989, at considerable risk to her position with the Chinese National Song and Dance Ensemble. Join us for a fusion of traditional and modern music with her ensemble of superb performers on flute, piano/synthesizer, double bass, drums, and guitar. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students and $10 for children. Held at The Mitchell Auditorium/CSS.
Call (218) 723-7000
http://www.css.edu/Administration/Mitchell-Auditorium/2009-2010-Performing-Arts-Series.html

Nov 20th- Nov 21st: An Extraordinary Evening of Opera Scenes
Time: 7:30 pm
Tracy Perry, accompanist. The talented singers of the Opera Studio present scenes from some of the repertoire’s most beautiful operas. This program is also the first of a series to present scenes from new operas written by living composers, featuring the works of Jake Heggie and Stephen Schwartz. Adult $8/ Senior $7/ Student $5/ UMD Student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 20th- Nov 22nd: Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater presents "Cold Feet: A New Musical"
Time: Fri-Sat 6:30 dinner seating/8 pm is the show and Sun 12:30 pm brunch seating/2 pm is the show
Think snow. Cold. Four earthy guys with a bar and a band and one unspeakable secret. Come on down to Leonard’s Bar for a raucous romp through the lives of a bunch of committed bachelors on the most important night of their lives – a chance to sing live on WICE radio! Its one part PUMP BOYS, one part FOREVER PLAID, one part MINNESOTAN, and completely hilarious! Held at Midi Dinner Theater/Fitger's. Fri-Sat $41 and Sun $31. Show only tickets are $16.
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

Nov 21st: America's Top Comedians at Dubh Linn Pub
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians! Held in the Murphy Room at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Advanced reserved seats available!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 21st: Santa's Arrival
Time: 10 am
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101

Nov 21st: Stewardship Saturday
Time: 10:00 am
Get your hands dirty and learn a thing or two about Hartley Park and your local ecology while helping us with our restoration work, No fee, but bring work clothes. Held at Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org

Nov 21st- Nov 22nd: Animal Allies Open House Featuring Holiday Pet Photos
Time: 12 :00 pm - 6 :00 pm
Open House featuring holiday photos with your pet, a low-cost microchip clinic, reduced adoption fees, family activities and more. Held at Animal Allies 4006 Airport Road.
Call (218) 722 - 5341
http://www.animalallies.net

Nov 21st- Nov 22nd: Festival of Trees-Junior League of Duluth
Time: Sat 8 am-4 pm/Sun 10 am-3 pm
The Junior League of Duluth (JLD) will hold its annual Festival of Trees at the DECC. This event includes over 140 of the area's top crafters and vendors showing their wares. Proceeds go to support community projects as well as the Junior League's signature projects, including Kids in the Kitchen and our newest project rebuilding Playfront Park on the Bay.
Call (218) 727-0341
http://www.juniorleagueduluth.org

Nov 21st- Nov 22nd: Model Railroad Show
Time: Sat 10 am-5 pm/ Sun 11 am-4 pm
Model Trains and Railroads! Come see the beautiful and intricate displays! These model railroads are the best traveling models from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario Canada. You will see many different sizes, from the smallest layout which fits the brim of hat to 10’x20’ layouts with multiple tracks, drive in theatres and dirt track racing. Coloring contest for kids, door prizes and raffle prizes are also part of the fun. All ages enjoy the show! Admission and location TBA. Hosted by the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad.
Call (218) 624-7549
http://www.LSMRR.org

Nov 21st- Nov 22nd: UMD Women's Hockey vs. Mankato Mavericks
Time: Sat 6:07 pm/ Sun 3:07 pm
Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/

Nov 21st- Jan 9th: Annual Solo Exhibit-Cecilia Lieder
Time: 1 pm - 6 pm Fri through Sun & by appointment
This exhibit is an annual celebration of the original prints of Cecilia Lieder, one of our region's preeminent artists. It will be on display at the Northern Prints Gallery, the artist's studio gallery, from November 21 to January 9. Lieder's woodcuts are known for their celebration of the northern landscape. Her richly colored images evoke the full experience of life in our region - from the smallest wildflowers on the forest floor to the oldest pines in the Lost Forty, or the Lake at moonrise. The gallery is in a vintage Duluth home and the opening features a holiday tea, from 3 to 7 on Saturday, November 21. Stop in for refreshments and a warm fire, and meet the artist. Free and open to the public.
Call (218) 724-5212
http://www.northernprintsgallery.com

Nov 22nd: Duluth Scottish Heritage Association’s Kirkin’ of the Tartans
Time: 5 pm
Evensong service including a blessing of the tartans followed by an evening of Scottish fellowship with a traditional High Tea and Scottish entertainment. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Held at First Presbyterian Church.
Call (218) 724-1678
http://www.duluthscots.com

Nov 23rd: Holiday Portrait Session at Harbor City International school
Time: 4 pm - 8 pm
Come get your family holiday photographs in front of one of our backdrops. We will give you a CD with your photos on them. A suggested donation of $10.00 is welcomed to help support students who are raising money for a trip to Berlin, Germany. While waiting for your photo CD, listen to some wonderful Jazz music! Held at Harbor City International School at 322 W Michigan Street on the second floor.
Call (218) 724-7574

Nov 24th: Fitger's Holiday Forest Ornament Drop Off
Time: 4 pm - 9 pm
New and used ornaments wanted! Come and join us for the community decorating party. Held at Fitger's Complex.
Call (218) 722-8826
http://www.fitgers.com

Nov 24th: Percussion Ensemble
Time: 7:30 pm
Percussion Ensemble · Gene Koshinski, director. Adult $8/ Senior $7/ Student $5/ UMD Student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music

Nov 26th: 4th Annual Gobble Gallop Race
Time: 9 am
Celebrate this Thanksgiving running, galloping, or strolling your way along the brick-lain streets of downtown Duluth. Choose from any one of 4 races. Please visit the Web site for a complete list of races and for more information.
Call (218) 728-1148
http://www.gobblegallop.com

Nov 27th: "Festive Fridays"
Time: 10 am - 8 pm
Open House-coffee,cider, and giftwrapping. Featuring local artist work. Held at Blue Lake Gallery.
Call (218) 725-0034
http://www.bluegallery.com

Nov 27th: FOOD AND FUN (NY): Local Food and National Comedy
Time: 3 pm-7 pm supper/8 pm comedy show
$15 for supper/comedy show or $10 for comedy show only. Reservations recommended. Held at Dubh Linn Comedy Club.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Nov 27th: Friday Night Improv at the Teatro Zuccone
Time: 10:30 pm
Start off your weekend the right way - with a hilarious Improv Show at the Teatro Zuccone. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by "Whose Line Is It Anyway" with their own competitive twist. Two teams of improvisers compete for points (which they earn from the referee) and laughter (which they earn from you)! It's fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer. And it's only $5.00!
Call (218) 722-6775 for info/ (218) 336-1414 for ticket reservations
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com

Nov 27th: Lorie Line in Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Lorie Line's 2009 holiday show promises to be the most intimate Christmas show ever, with Lorie and just five of her fabulous musicians on the stage. Join Lorie as she celebrates 20 great years of touring and sharing music with her fans. Tickets are $44.00. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.decc.org

Nov 27th- Nov 29th: 18th Annual AMSOIL Duluth National Snocross
Time: Fri 10:30 am- 8 pm/ Sat 9:30 am-8 pm/ Sun 10 am-3 pm
Nearly 1,000 entries and over 36,000 fans flock to Spirit Mountain every Thanksgiving weekend for the Pro-AM races. Witness the highflying styles of the world’s best snowmobile drivers as they push the limits at the planet’s largest ski mountain race! 3-day adult pass is $46, 3-day youth/senior pass is $40, daily adult pass is $25 and daily youth/senior pass is $20. With some 1,000 entries and 35,000 fans for the weekend, there is no on-site spectator parking. Parking and shuttle service at the Proctor Fairgrounds is $10. Parking and shuttle from Mr.D's Bar and the Powerhouse Bar.
Call (800) 438-5884
http://www.visitduluth.com/snocross/

Nov 27th- Nov 29th: Santa and his live reindeer arrive in a horse drawn carriage
Time: Fri-Noon, Sat 11 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm
Pictures are available with proceeds being donated to a different charity. Reindeer in the Fitger's courtyard and Santa in the Fitger's mall.
Call (218) 722-8826
http://www.fitgers.com

Nov 27th- Nov 29th: The Polar Express-Train Ride
Time: Fri & Sat 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm/Sun 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm
Train departs from Fitger’s and journey’s along the Lakewalk arriving at the Duluth Depot where you’ll be enchanted with a reading of the Polar Express and return to Fitger’s and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies by a campfire. $16.
Call (800) 423-1273 or (218) 722-1273
http://www.northshorescenicrailroad.org/Home/ScheduleSpecialEvents.asp

Nov 27th- 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

Nov 27th- 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

Nov 28th: America's Top Comedians at Dubh Linn Pub
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians! Held in the Murphy Room at Dubh Linn Irish Pub. Advanced reserved seats available!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.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!