February 2010
Feb 1st: Faculty Artist Recital: Lorie Scott, flute
Time: 7:30 pm
Lorie Scott, flute. Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 1st- Feb 28th: A Flow of Ideas:Selections from the Permanent Collection
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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
Feb 1st- Feb 28th: Art for Hire: Prints from Minnesota WPA
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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
Feb 2nd: 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
Feb 3rd- Feb 7th: MOMA Pool
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 4th: 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
Feb 4th: Ovation Guest Artist Series: Guests from Petrozavodsk Conservatory, Russia
Time: 7:30 pm
Nikolai Kuznetsov, violin and Viktor Portnoy, piano. Nikolai Kuznetsov has taught at Petrozavodsk State University since 1980. Viktor Portnoy is a Distinguished Artist of Russia and Karelia, professor, head of the Piano Department and prorector at Glazunov
Petrozavodsk State Conservatory. Both have performed together for over 10 years enjoying a large repertoire that delights audiences in cities throughout Russia. Adult $19/ senior $17/ student $5. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 4th- Feb 6th: "The Government Inspector"
Time: 7:30 pm
A stranger arrives in a small provincial village in tsarist Russia, setting off a comedy of errors, mistaken identity and self deception among the town's leaders. The village is thrown into a Marx Brothers-like world of panic and greed when its bumbling officials learn that a government inspector is paying a visit. A wildly witty, smart and satirical madcap theatre classic. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 4th- Feb 6th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $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
Feb 5th: Inventor's Fair
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101
Feb 5th- Feb 7th: 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
Feb 7th: Learn To Ski And Board Free Day
Time: 10 am & 3 pm
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 9th: Associated General Contractors of MN/Construction Safety Day
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 10th- Feb 12th: MN Association for Alternative Programs
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 11th: Fourth Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge
Time: 7:30 p.m.
It’s the talk of the Twin Ports: who will win the for-fun competition pairing area celebrities with Minnesota Ballet professional dancers in ballroom dance from sultry tango to sassy salsa. While audience ballots for the favorite couple are counted, the Ballet stages a lively mini performance. Held at Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Rd.
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org
Feb 11th- Feb 13th: "The Government Inspector"
Time: 7:30 pm
A stranger arrives in a small provincial village in tsarist Russia, setting off a comedy of errors, mistaken identity and self deception among the town's leaders. The village is thrown into a Marx Brothers-like world of panic and greed when its bumbling officials learn that a government inspector is paying a visit. A wildly witty, smart and satirical madcap theatre classic. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Feb 11th- Feb 13th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $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
Feb 11th- Feb 14th: Annual Dance Concert: "Action/Reaction"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Dance theatre is the theme of Action/ReAction, this season’s mainstage dance concert. Join us for an exciting, engaging evening that blends vibrant movement with a theatrical sensibility, blurring the traditional boundaries between forms and creating expressive worlds that will delight and move you. Action/ReAction will showcase the creative work of UMD faculty and students as well as amazing guest artists Edisa Weeks and Chloé Arnold. $17 – adult/ $13 – senior/student/ $8 – child/ $6 – UMD student Held at Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: 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
Feb 12th- Feb 14th: Carlton Winterfest
Time: All day events
Held the 2nd weekend in February each year. During Winterfest, you might want to try playing golf on ice during the Hook & Slice Golf Ice Tournament held on Chub Lake, or try catching "the big one" at the world class fishing festival, or maybe a chili cook-off would spice you up! Winterfest provides many activities for the winter enthusiast young & old alike. Held in Carlton, MN.
Call (218) 384-3322
http://www.cityofcarlton.com
Feb 12th- Feb 28th: Official Home of the Winter Olympics
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 13th: Hook n' Slice on Ice Golf Classic
Time: Tee times at 10 am & 1 pm
Regional sponsors setting up one-of-a-kind 18 hole golf course on Chub Lake. Participants play through this challenging course with their choice of golf equipment for a unique game of ice golf. Held at Chub Lake Park in Carlton, MN.
Call (218) 879-4663
http://www.hookandslice.org
Feb 13th: Sinatra. Live.
Time: 8pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Chairman of the Board as the DSSO joins vocal sensation Steve Lippia for Simply Sinatra! Fly to the moon as all of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ hits are performed by the full orchestra. From You Make me Feel So Young to Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits will take you back to the days of the Rat Pack and the Sands Hotel. www.stevelippia.com
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
Feb 13th: 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
Feb 13th- Feb 14th: Valentine Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm
Some romantic evening’ is on tap at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. The event begins with an abbreviated tour and is followed by a candlelit meal in the charming Winter Garden.Price: $62 per person, $57 per Friend of Glensheen. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estate.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org
Feb 13th- Feb 15th: Presidents Weekend
Time: 9 am - 9 pm
Enjoy your weekend even more while you stay on the slopes longer this weekend. We will be open from 9 am - 9 pm this weekend. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Feb 14th: Chamber Orchestra Fundraiser
Time: 3 pm
Chamber Orchestra - Jean R. Perrault, director. Adult $12/ senior $10/ student $7/ UMD student $5. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 14th: Duluth's Big Jig Ice Fishing Contest & Festival
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Call
Feb 17th- Feb 21st: 44th Annual Duluth Boat, Sports, and Travel Show
Time: Wed & Thurs 5 pm-10 pm, Fri 12-10 pm, Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm
Virtually every make of boat, pontoon and personal water craft. All in one place. A great selection of tackle and related accessories. many resorts and outfitters both domestic and Canadian. Informative seminars and top rated stage etertainment. All this, plus the best food and beverages available at any event. $8 adults/$4 students 6-17/5 & under free. Held at the DECC.
Call (952) 431-9630
http://www.shamrockprod.com
Feb 18th: 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
Feb 18th- Feb 20th: Renegade Presents "The Sparrow"
Time: 8 pm
Direct from Chicago, comes this jaw-dropping original production by The House Theatre. It has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a stirring, heart-wrenching original tale...that is a thrilling, riveting celebration of the power of imagination.” The Sparrow tells the story of an ordinary town coming to grips with an extraordinary girl. It’s packed with amazing stagecraft, pulse-pounding storytelling and even a little bit of magic. Part comic book, part summer blockbuster and part American fable, this show is a wholly original theatrical experience you won’t soon forget. $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
Feb 18th- Feb 21st: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Secret Garden"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden will enchant audiences with its cherished story told anew in a dazzling musical all about the power of love and the miracle of rebirth.
The year is 1911 and young, orphaned Mary Lennox is being sent to live with her brooding uncle in his gloomy English manor house. Mary discovers a secret, mysterious, walled-up garden on the grounds and releases the hidden magic locked inside.
This Tony Award winning musical is a treasure for both children and adults where all can get swept up in the Yorkshire mists where lost loves are found, abandoned lives are saved, and glorious spring comes again! $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Feb 19th- Feb 20th: American Institute Of Architects-MN Convention
Time: All day
Held at Fitger's.
Call
Feb 20th: 11th Annual Polar Plunge
Time: Registration is Noon-3 pm/3 pm is the plunge
People raise money through pledges, then plunge into Lake Superior. This is a fundraiser for Special Olympics MN. Held at Lake Superior/Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 390-7780 or (218) 340-0797
http://www.somn.org
Feb 20th: Fashion & Flair
Time: 1 pm-4 pm
Visit Fairlawn Mansion and Museum, a Queen Ann Victorian restored to 1890’s elegance, available to rent for private events. Begin the afternoon with a fashion show. Meet with area special occasion vendors, enjoy spa products, handmade jewelry. Enjoy complimentary cake and punch. Register for free prize drawings.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Feb 20th: River View Loppet XC Ski Race
Time: Registration begins at 7:30am
12 & 24k Freestyle, 12k Classic & 4k Youth. Participant fees vary, spectators & youth race FREE. Held at Afterhours Ski Trail Brule, WI.
Call (218) 591-1153
Feb 21st: Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
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
Feb 22nd: Faculty Artist Recital: Jacob Jonker, guitar
Time: 7:30 pm
Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 22nd- Feb 24th: MN Power Energy Design Conference
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
Feb 24th- Feb 28th: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Secret Garden"
Time: Wed-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden will enchant audiences with its cherished story told anew in a dazzling musical all about the power of love and the miracle of rebirth. The year is 1911 and young, orphaned Mary Lennox is being sent to live with her brooding uncle in his gloomy English manor house. Mary discovers a secret, mysterious, walled-up garden on the grounds and releases the hidden magic locked inside. This Tony Award winning musical is a treasure for both children and adults where all can get swept up in the Yorkshire mists where lost loves are found, abandoned lives are saved, and glorious spring comes again! $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Feb 25th- Feb 27th: Verismo: The Truth About Opera
Time: 7:30 pm
Regina Zona, director; Jean R. Perrault, conductor. Two of verismo’s most beloved operas, Suor Angelica by Puccini and Pagliacci by Leonvacallo represent the beauty and the tragedy that make opera so moving. In Puccini’s tragic story, Angelica is a woman who is banished to the
convent by her family when she has a child out of wedlock. When she finds out that her child has died, she realizes she has no more reason to live. Pagliacci is the story of revenge. When a man discovers that his wife is having an affair, he takes the matter into his own hands. This double bill is not to be missed! Adult $17/senior $13/student $8/UMD student $6. Held at the Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Feb 28th: Faculty Artist Recital: Tom Wegren, piano
Time: 3 pm
Adult $10/ senior $8/ student free. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8564
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
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