March 2010
Mar 1st- Mar 30th: A Flow of Ideas:Selections from the Permanent Collection
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
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
Mar 1st- Mar 31st: : Art for Hire: Prints from Minnesota WPA
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
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
Mar 1st- Mar 31st: Andy Warhol: Pop and Polaroid
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Painter, printmaker and filmmaker, prolific, iconic and influential, Andy Warhol has made an enduring mark on the American cultural landscape of the 1960s and 1970s. Warhol’s appetite for popular culture included making tens of thousands of popular-personality photos. The Tweed Museum of Art wishes to announce that a select set of Warhol Polaroids and black and white prints will be on exhibition. Held at Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Mar 1st- Mar 31st: Detectives Exhibit
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm/Thursday - Saturday
The Magic of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Watson
Dorothy Sayers
Origin and History of Detective Fiction
Ian Fleming and many more. Free admission. Held at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 902 E First Street, Duluth, MN.
Call (218) 728-0630
http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/dulfrm.html
Mar 1st- Mar 31st: Form & Surface:Selections from the Glenn C. Nelson Collection
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The Tweed Museum of Art is pleased to invite you to a family-friendly event celebrating the first museum publication on the work of Dave Lynas, A Handful of Clay.
Dave Lynas is a beloved teacher, skilled potter,draftsman, designer, as well as musician, gardener and avid
build-it yourselfer. His creative spirit is a joy to all who meet him.
On display will be a featured selection of recently acquired Lynas' functional pottery, clay instruments, and pictorial tiles, as well as important selections from the Glenn C. Nelson Ceramics collection. Also on display will be Chinese I-Hsing ceramic teapots, a recent gift to the Tweed donated by Dr. Robert Poor, Professor of Art History, University of Minnesota, and his wife Geraldine Schmitt. Held at Tweed Museum of Art.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Mar 2nd: Firoozeh Dumas - Shared Humanity through Humor
Time: 4 pm- 5:30 pm
Firoozeh Dumas was born in Abadan, Iran and, in the 1970s, moved to Southern California with her family. She later attended UC Berkeley where she met and married a Frenchman. Her two memoirs are Funny in Farsi and Laughing without an Accent.
Dumas grew up listening to her father, a former Fulbright Scholar, recount the many colorful stories of his life in both Iran and America. In 2001, Dumas decided to write her stories as a gift for her two children. Funny in Farsi was on the San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and was a finalist for the PEN/USA award in 2004 and a finalist in 2005 for an Audie Award for best audio book. She was also a finalist for the prestigious Thurber Prize for American Humor, and is the first Middle Eastern woman ever to be considered for this honor. Critics and readers of all ages have loved her stories. Jimmy Carter called Funny in Farsi "a humorous and introspective chronicle of a life filled with love - of family, country and heritage.”
Dumas’ latest memoir, entitled Laughing without an Accent, was published in May 2008. In April 2005, her one-woman show, “Laughing Without an Accent” opened in Northern California to sold out audiences and ran at Theatreworks in Mountain View , California in 2006.
For the past five years, Dumas has spoken in conferences, schools, churches, Jewish Temples and Islamic centers. Her travels have taken her from the East Coast to the West Coast, from Harvard University to UCLA. Everywhere she has gone, audiences have embraced her message of shared humanity and invited her back for more. Dumas has traveled the country reminding us that our commonalities far outweigh our differences…and doing so with humor. No Admission fee-open to the public. Held at Kirby Student Center Ballroom at University of Minnesota Duluth.
Call 218-726-7531
http://libguides.d.umn.edu/firoozeh_dumas
Mar 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
Mar 3rd: Junior High Honor Band
Time: 3:30 pm
Mark Whitlock, coordinator and Daniel W. Eaton, director. Free admission. Held at Marshall Performing Arts Center.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 3rd: RIFF Rockin' It for Fun
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm
FREE group guitar lessons for children ages 10-18.Learn popular classic rock songs.Guitars available for use during lessons, and practicing at home.
Local artists have donated time, talent, and supplies to put artwork on the guitars.Sponsored by Duluth and Beyond, and Anchor Point community church. Held at the Anchor Point Church building, 5202 Colorado St., Duluth,MN 55804. Parents welcome to stay and have coffee during lessons.
Call
http://www.anchorpointchurch.org/RIFF.html
Mar 3rd- Mar 7th: 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
Mar 4th: 2010 Winter Series Garden Talks:"It Starts with Dirt."
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Gary Blocker, owner and operator of Zim Sod Farms in Zim, MN will pass on his best tips, techniques and facts for establishing and maintaining a healthy, beautiful lawn. Much of his turf grass wisdom applies to the health and happiness of all plants, so you will find yourself using Gary’s advice in many of your gardening decisions. Cost is $15 per class or any three for $40 in advance. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 4th: Chester Bowl Youth Ski Lessons
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All lessons are free! Show up with your equipment on, at the bottom of the chairlift. Non-skiers do not use poles, & parent help is appreciated. All ski camp lessons are geared towards children, but adults are welcome to attend too. Held at Chester Park.
Call 218-724-9832
http://www.chesterbowl.org
Mar 4th: Teen Wheel Throwing
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm (4 Thursdays)
Teen Wheel Throwing.Play with clay the adult way. Learn how to shape a lumpy ball of clay into a beautiful bowl on the wheel. It's never easy, but it's always fun! (Ages 12-17). $65 ($78 non-members). Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 4th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class:Hungarian Easter Pastries
Time: 6:30 pm
Hungary is known for its wonderful variety of pastries and cakes. As spring and Easter approach, Hungarians begin their spring house cleaning and their Easter baking. Using several different dough's and fillings, John Pastor will introduce you to some of the traditional pastries prepared at this time, including Kifli~jam-filled crescent-shaped pastries, and Beigli~poppy seed~or walnut~filled raised rolls. Cost of class is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Mar 5th: Ovation Guest Artist Series: Featured Jazz Performer Matt Wilson with Arts & Crafts
Time: 7:30 pm
Voted #1 Rising Star Drummer in 2003, 2004 & 2005 in the Downbeat Critic’s Poll. Flexible, subtle drummer Matt Wilson gained a strong reputation with his 1996 debut recording as a leader, that prominently features tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman. Adult $19/ senior$17/ student $5. Held at Weber Music Hall.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 5th- Mar 6th: Duluth Play Ground presents Thieves Like Us
Time: 7:30 pm
An independent film by Jarrod Crooks. Produces by Ric McCloud and Dan Quaile.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Mar 5th- Mar 6th: 2010 Lake Superior Farming Conference
Time: Friday 1 pm/Saturday 8:30 am
Held at Barker’s Island Inn in Superior, WI. For more information on the conference, please visit the Web site listed.
Call (715) 373-6104 ext. 5
http://www.lssfa.org
Mar 6th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Mike Brody & Cy Amundson
Time: 6:30 pm & 9 pm
Cost is $10. Reservations are recommended. Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.DubhLinnPub.com
Mar 6th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-Carmina Burana. Live
Time: 8 pm
This explosive concert kicks off with an entertaining work by the American composer Michael Torke, followed by the Trombone Concerto of the noted movie composer Nino Rota; our own principal trombonist Larry Zimmerman is featured. Finally we bring you Carl Orff's often risqué, often humorous, and thoroughly electrifying Carmina Burana.
•Torke Bright Blue Music
•Rota Trombone Concerto (Larry Zimmerman, trombone)
•Orff Carmina Burana (Regina Zona, soprano, Marcus McConico, tenor, Craig Fields, baritone, and the DSSO Chorus)
Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com/
Mar 6th: Duluth Women's Expo
Time: 9 am-4 pm
A fun, informational and educational event for women. 100 exhibitors, fashion show, seminars, workshops, samples, pampering and more! Admission is free with a ticket. Tickets are available from participating businesses and sponsors. For additional information visit www.duluthwomensexpo.com.
Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-1177
http://www.duluthwomensexpo.com
Mar 6th: Fiber Preparation for Spinning with Lauri Cushing
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Go from the sheep to the spinning wheel by learning how to prepare your fibers the proper way. Find out how to choose and wash fleece and experiment with several methods of carding to get the best yarn out of your wheel. An important class for anyone who is interested in the art of spinning.$30 ($35 non-members) + $5 supply fee paid to the instructor. Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 6th: Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival
Time: 7:30 pm
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet
Jazz Ensemble I • Ryan Frane, director
Jazz Ensemble II • Tom Pfotenhauer
Adult $12 • Senior $10 • Student $7 • UMD Student $5. Held at Marshall Performing Arts Center.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 6th: Mother/Daughter Special Day at The Secret Garden
Time: 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. Tickets are $30 for one adult and one child. This offer is only available through the Box Office. Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
Mar 6th: “Candlelight Ski, Skate & Snowshoe”
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This event is for both families with children and couples looking for a night out. Luminaries will line the ski trails and a large clearing will be surfaced for ice skating on Hartley Pond. Naturalists will lead snowshoe hikes by moonlight which ends with fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies at an encampment adjacent to Hartley Pond. There will be a plethora of tasty snacks in the facility and wine is served after 7 p.m. Held at the Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org
Mar 6th- Mar 7th: USASA Half-Pipe Competition
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Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Mar 7th: 47th Annual Lollipop Concert
Time: 3pm
Travel with 200 talented young musicians and dancers. Don’t miss this inspiring concert featuring over 200 talented young musicians and dancers. The DSSO’s youth orchestras, harp students, and dancers from local dance studios! Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
Mar 7th: Concert Chorale
Time: 3 pm
CANCELLED Tina Thielen-Gaffey, director
University Singers and Chamber Singers • Stanley R. Wold, director
With special guest conductor Dr. Marion Doherty Hayden from Ireland. Both choirs premiere a new work by Irish composer, Rhona Clarke.
Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3. Held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 7th: Free Family Skating Party
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
Enjoy music, cookies and prizes. Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 730-4300
Mar 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
Mar 9th: Restaurant 301 Cooking Class: Soups, Stews, & Stocks
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please join Executive Chef Dale Beaubien for a cooking demonstration and a full meal to follow. Classes are $25 per person. To make reservations, please call Maegan at (218) 336-2732. Held in the Split Rock Room at the Sheraton.
Call (218) 336-2732
Mar 9th- Mar 30th: Intro To Insects
Time: 6pm - 8 pm (4 Tues Evenings)
A very close look at the most numerous member of the animal kingdom. You will use microscopes to discover what makes them so amazing, and why we should all take a closer look at this too often feared but extremely valuable member of our world. Cost: $65 for Hartley members, $85 for non-members. Held at Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynaturecenter.org
Mar 11th: Arrowhead Chorale Concert -Born in America
Time: 7:30 pm
The Arrowhead Chorale presents a World Premier performance of music by guest composer, Doug McConnell. High School Chamber Choirs will join the Chorale after a residency with the composer. Including several works by Mr. McConnell and others, our theme is music by American composers or music
set to American poetry. Guests are the Cloquet High School Chamber Chior.
Tickets at the door:
Adults $15, College $6, K-12 Free
Supported by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Elizabeth Adams Arts Fund. Held at Cloquet Presbyterian Church.
Call (218) 733-7521
http://www.arrowheadchorale.com
Mar 11th: Beaner's Central presents Martin Zellar
Time: 8:00 pm
Martin Zellar of the Gear Daddies will be performing a solo accoustic show at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse. The show will include an opening performance by local favorite Charlie Parr. Tickets $13 in advance/ $15 at the door.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
Mar 11th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Around The World In Dumplings
Time: 6:30 pm
Join Christian Murphy as he guides you on a culinary tour of hearty dumplings from cultures around the world. You'll learn to prepare Italian Goat Cheese Gnocchi; Falafel Fritters from Greece; Nepalese dumplings known as Momos;Jewish Matzo Ball Soup;Chinese Pot Stickers; and Pakora Fritters from India. Cost of the class $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Mar 11th- Mar 13th: "Agnes of God"
Time: 7:30 pm
Has a miracle occurred inside the sanctified walls of the priory? Agnes of God tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth and insists that the dead child was the result of a virgin conception. A psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation. The Mother Superior must expound the possibilities of miracles while recognizing the realities of today's world, of which she is painfully aware. Agnes is a beautiful but tormented soul whose abusive upbringing has affected her ability to think rationally. The truth to this gripping story goes beyond what happened on the fateful night of conception. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Mar 11th- Mar 13th: Fitger's Bock Fest
Time: Thurs & Fri 6 pm/Sat 12 pm
Celebration of Spring! Campfire-Lake Superior Split Rock Bock Beer, Volksmarch on the Lakewalk, Polar Plunge, Stein races, Black Torte eating contest, and Team Beer drinking contest. Held at Fitger's.
Call (218) 722-8826
http://www.fitgers.com
Mar 11th- Mar 13th: UMD Theatre Department presents "The Factory Girls"
Time: 7:30 pm
From the renowned Irish playwright Frank McGuinness comes this funny
and compassionate play that tells the story of five women working in a shirt factory in northern Ireland. Faced with the threat of redundancy, they come together through song, laughter and protest to stand up for their rights, revealing their innermost hopes and fears in the process. A beautiful, engaging play that tugs at the heartstrings. Held at Dudley Experimental Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD. $17 – adult/ $13 – senior/student/ $8 – child/ $6 – UMD student.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre
Mar 11th- Mar 14th: Older by the Lake's "The Colonoscopy Monologues"
Time: Thursday - Saturday 7:30 pm/Sun 2:00 pm
Colder by the Lake (the people who brought you "The Jack Chick Plays" and "Phantom of the NorShor) has been performing original and adapted material in the Duluth area since 1983. "Older by the Lake (or, the Colonoscopy Monologues)" is their latest production. It features some of the area's finest comic talent: Christa Schulz, Jack Setterlund, Cheryl Skafte, Paul Waterman, Cathy Podeszwa, Bud Backen, John Schmidt, Bruce Ojard, and Gary Kruchowski. Directed by Margi Preus and Jean Sramek, and featuring musical guests Cal Metts and Sarah Lawrence, "Older" is more fun than a barrel of reading glasses! All tickets $15. Held at Teatro Zuccone 222 E. Superior St.
Call (218) 336-1414
http://www.teatrozuccone.com
Mar 12th: Arrowhead Chorale Concert -Born in America
Time: 7:30 pm
The Arrowhead Chorale presents a World Premier performance of music by guest composer, Doug McConnell. High School Chamber Choirs will join the Chorale after a residency with the composer. Including several works by Mr. McConnell and others, our theme is music by American composers or music
set to American poetry. Guest Chior is the Two Harbors High School Chamber Singers. Tickets at the door:
Adults $15, College $6, K-12 Free
Supported by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Elizabeth Adams Arts Fund. Held at the Two Harbors High School Auditorium.
Call (218) 733-7521
http://www.arrowheadchorale.com
Mar 12th- Mar 13th: Fan Appreciation Weekend from the Renegade Improv Team!
Time: 10:30 pm
We appreciate our fans! To say THANK YOU we are offering 2 free Improv Shows this weekend! March 12th and 13th - improv is FREE! Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must be present to claim your ticket. Tickets will be available beginning at 9:30 p.m on both nights. The improv performances are at 10:30 p.m on both Friday and Saturday at the Teatro Zuccone in downtown Duluth.
Renegade is happy to offer this free weekend as a small way to express our gratitude to the hundreds of people each week who pack our shows and have played a huge part in making Renegade Improv one of the hottest tickets in town. We hope you will join us!
Call (218) 722-6775
http://www.renegadecomedytheatre.com
Mar 12th- Mar 14th: 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
Mar 13th: Arrowhead Chorale Concert-Born in America
Time: 7:30 pm
The Arrowhead Chorale presents a World Premier performance of music by guest composer, Doug McConnell. High School Chamber Choirs will join the Chorale after a residency with the composer. Including several works by Mr. McConnell and others, our theme is music by American composers or music
set to American poetry. Guest Choir is the Duluth Central Little Mob.Tickets at the door: Adults $15, College $6, K-12 Free. Held at Weber Music Hall, UMD.
Supported by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Elizabeth Adams Arts Fund
Call (218) 733-7521
http://www.arrowheadchorale.com
Mar 13th: Dubh Linn Irish Pub presents St. Patty's Day
Time:
Green Beer. Irish Brunch. Traditional Irish Music. Scottish Heritage Pipe Band. Mashed potato eating contest and beer relays-over $2,000 in prizes.Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Mar 13th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Tim Wilkins & Andy Beningo
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Mar 13th: Small Frame Loom Weaving
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Get back to the very basics and discover the fun of weaving on a simple scale. You don't need a floor loom to start in this art form -- all you need is a frame and some yarn or rags and the possibilities are endless. Weave mug rugs, small wall hangings, doll house rugs, or wristbands. This class is for ALL ages -- sign up the kids and have some family fun together. (Ages 9 and up).
$30 ($35 non-members).(Children are only $10 each when signed up with a regular priced adult). Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 13th: Spring Break Luau
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This is the biggest party on snow! We've got tons of great prizes to give away, and all kinds of fun on the agenda. Barrel jumping, face painting, plastic sled races, tropical drink and menu selections, obstacle courses, prizes, live music, cardboard box races, and of course... the infamous Water Skipping Contest! All day fun... free of charge and open to the public! Plus... several LIVE BANDS in the Moosehead Saloon all afternoon! So gather your grass skirts and coconut bras... and start working on your cardboard box and furniture race entries. Don't miss out on the biggest spring bash on snow - the fun starts at Noon! The Cardboard Box and Furniture Races cap off the day and take place on the Lakeside Beginner Area at 4:30pm sharp! Call for details and rules. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Mar 13th: Tour Duluth
Time: All day on all the ski trails of Duluth
Ski all day on the trails of Duluth. Finishes at Hartley Nature Center with a potluck dinner. Free. Please visit the Web site for more information or e-mail info@duluthxc.com.
Call
http://duluthxc.com
Mar 14th: "Pi Day" Ragtime Concert
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of this happy toe-tapping music from the turn of the last century. Let our local musicians and those outside of the Twin Ports entertain you. This concert is free and open to the public. Donations are much appreciated in order to continue these live performances. Held at First Covenant Church, 2101 W 2nd St, Duluth.
Call (218) 724-7696
Mar 14th: Sunday Live Blues-Johnny Rawls
Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
No cover charge. Held at HellBurgers.
Call (218) 727-1620
http://www.hellburgers.com
Mar 15th- Apr 5th: Cyanotypes Using Digital & Paper Negatives with Su Legatt
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm (4 Mondays)
An inexpensive yet incredibly versatile way to express yourself photographically, no darkroom required! Discovered in 1842, cyanotype is a monochrome photographic printing process that gives a cyan-blue print when exposed to ultraviolet light and flushed with flowing water. Bring photographic images on a disk or thumb drive to be converted into digital negatives; Photoshop experience is not required unless you want to manipulate the images further. Learn about coating on alternative surfaces, various toning techniques and contemporary practices of cyanotype art. A very user friendly and exciting process that can be easily replicated at home! 80 ($96 non-members).Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 17th: Antique Appraisal
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Identify and value your mystery collectible! Bring your mystery antique or collectible item to the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center for a free appraisal on Wednesday, March 17, 2010! The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Dan Sershon of Northland Estate Services, an expert in antique appraisal, to be at your service from noon until 3 pm in the rotunda next to the Playhouse's theater. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal verbal identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, a clear photograph with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Participants over the years have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting assortment of antiques and collectibles. ARCO coffee is available while you wait. This session is part of an on-going public education program offered by the St. Louis County Historical Society. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of this or any other estate/appraisal service, and museum staff is prohibited by professional ethics from making financial appraisals.
Call (218) 733-7568
Mar 17th: Dubh Linn Irish Pub presents St. Patty's Day!
Time:
Green Beer. Irish Brunch. Traditional Irish Music by the Scottish Heritage Pipe and Drum Band, Mary & Mary, the Aad Temple and from Minneapolis - Ryan Barau. There will be a mashed potato eating contest and beer relays-over $2,000 in prizes. Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Mar 17th: Lake Superior Business Expo (formerly Business to Business Expo)
Time: 9 am-4 pm
A Business to Business and Business to Consumer event. Workshops, speed networking, seminars and keynotes. Highlighting area businesses and their products. Admission to the Lake Superior Business Expo is free with a ticket. Tickets are available exhibitors and sponsors or by going to duluthbusinessexpo.com. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-1177
http://www.duluthbusinessexpo.com/
Mar 17th: St Patrick's Day Party
Time: 10:00 pm
DJ Dancing. Green Beer. 1/2 Price Food 4:30-9 PM with College ID. Prize Giveaways! 1/2 Price Drinks 9 PM til Midnight. Held at Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.grandmasrestaurants.com
Mar 18th: 2010 Winter Series Garden Talks:"Lots of Veggies, Little Spaces."
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Bonnie and Tom Brost will describe what’s behind the success of their prolific city gardens. They will discuss soil testing, staggering crops, the magic of the cold box and more. Bonnie is a Master Gardener and registered dietician. She will share tips on canning and preserving your garden’s bounty. Cost is $15 per class or any three for $40 in advance. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 18th: Golden Gloves Boxing at the Garden
Time: Gates open at 5 pm/ Fights at 7 pm
All bouts sanctioned by Golden Gloves Boxing. General seating $12 in advance/$15 at the gate and children under 5 free. Tickets available at Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.thesportsgarden.com
Mar 18th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Upscale Entertaining With Ease
Time: 11 am & 6:30 pm
Chad Nurminen has created an elegant menu for your next dinner party, but don't worry,he promises plenty of easy, do-ahead tips for preparing it: Truffle Parsnip Bisque;Mixed Greens Salad with Maple Dressing,Pears,Blue Cheese & Spiced Nuts; Winter Squash Risotto with Roasted Pork and Cranberry Demiglaze; and Assorted Miniature Desserts. Cost of class is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Mar 18th- Mar 20th: "Agnes of God"
Time: 7:30 pm
Has a miracle occurred inside the sanctified walls of the priory? Agnes of God tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth and insists that the dead child was the result of a virgin conception. A psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation. The Mother Superior must expound the possibilities of miracles while recognizing the realities of today's world, of which she is painfully aware. Agnes is a beautiful but tormented soul whose abusive upbringing has affected her ability to think rationally. The truth to this gripping story goes beyond what happened on the fateful night of conception. $10. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
Mar 18th- Mar 20th: Older by the Lake's "The Colonoscopy Monologues"
Time: 7:30 pm
Colder by the Lake (the people who brought you "The Jack Chick Plays" and "Phantom of the NorShor) has been performing original and adapted material in the Duluth area since 1983. "Older by the Lake (or, the Colonoscopy Monologues)" is their latest production. It features some of the area's finest comic talent: Christa Schulz, Jack Setterlund, Cheryl Skafte, Paul Waterman, Cathy Podeszwa, Bud Backen, John Schmidt, Bruce Ojard, and Gary Kruchowski. Directed by Margi Preus and Jean Sramek, and featuring musical guests Cal Metts and Sarah Lawrence, "Older" is more fun than a barrel of reading glasses! All tickets $15. Held at Teatro Zuccone, 222 E. Superior St.
Call (218) 336-1414
http://www.teatrozuccone.com
Mar 19th: Live at the DECC - "Larry The Cable Guy"
Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets are $43.75. Held at the DECC.
Call (218) 727-4344
http://www.decc.org/
Mar 19th- Mar 20th: Live Music at Valentini’s
Time: 8:30 pm-12:00 pm
Featuring: Live/DJ music by Rick Saylor; New cocktails, wines, & beer; Appetizer & dessert bar; Free give-a-ways. Held at Valentini's Vicino Lago.
Call (218) 728-5900
http://www.valentinisduluth.com
Mar 19th- Mar 21st: CABIN FEVER RELIEVER FESTIVAL
Time: All weekend-long
The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) is bringing its annual Lonely Pines Concert Series back to Duluth on Saturday March 20th at the Radisson Hotel Harborview. The concert will be part of a weekend-long Cabin Fever Reliever Festival and will feature The Expedition Show from Nashville, Tennessee, along with many regional groups. Admission to the entire event is included in the cost of a Lonely Pines concert ticket.
Tickets: $14 in advance and $16 the day of the show,($8 for teens and children age 12 and under are free). All seating is general admission. For more information please go to the website www.minnesotabluegrass.org. Held at the Radisson Hotel Harborview.
Call (800) 635-3037
http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org
Mar 20th: Action Sculptures
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
How do humans and animals move when they're running? Dancing? Flying? Explore the dynamics of movement by creating wire sculptures of a person or your favorite animal in action, and then wrap the sculpture in plaster to add volume to the forms. Add paint and other supplies for extra embellishment. (Ages 7-12).$30 ($35 non-members). Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 20th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Tim Costello & Owen Thomas
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Mar 20th: Roller Derby Bout “Swabbin the DECC”
Time: Doors open 6:15 pm/Bout at 7:00 pm
The Twin Ports’ Harbor City Roller Dames gear up to take
down the Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls.
It’s history in the making for the Twin Ports' first and only women's flat-track roller derby league. This event marks the first time HCRD will host a bout at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s Pioneer Hall. The sure-to-be action-packed revenge match kicks off on Saturday, March 20th. Tickets are $11.00 and can be purchased at the DECC box office, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (with an additional fees). Children 10 years of age and younger will receive free admission but do require a ticket.
A portion of bout proceeds will go to benefit the Lakes & Pines Girl Scouts' "Outreach to Girls at Risk" program. Elite Cheer Squad will provide pre-show entertainment, and live half-time music by Turbo Rathvon.
Call (800) 745-3000
http://www.harborcityrollerdames.com
Mar 20th: Spinning Beyond the Basics
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Spinning beyond the basics. Call for prices. Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 20th- Mar 21st: Midwest Masters Ski Race-Spring Fling Race
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
Mar 20th- Mar 21st: Spring Performance
Time: Sat. 7 p.m./Sun. 3 p.m.
The Minnesota Ballet presents a double bill for the whole family. Act II of the grandly romantic “Giselle” shows the power of love to forgive betrayal. “Carnival of the Animals,” Robert Gardner’s premiering production, presents a fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom from kangaroo to lion, all to the delightful Saint-Saëns music. Held at DECC Auditorium
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org
Mar 21st: Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
No musical experience necessary. Learn to play simple melodies by the end of the class. Cost $20 and the instrument is provided. Held at the Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 21st: Bunco Class & Party in the Fairlawn Parlor
Time: 2:30 pm - 4 pm
This game is best played with 12 or more people. Gather your friends and family to come learn this game and have a party in the parlor at Fairlawn. Please bring a gift item or used book valued at $2 or less as prizes. Cost $10. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 21st: Easter Bunny Arrival
Time: 10 am
Held at the Miller Hill Mall/Old Navy Court.
Call (218) 733-9101
Mar 21st: Paper Quilling: Flowers & Critters
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
"Indoor Gardening via Paper" With this traditional and simple process you can create fun shapes, wall or window hangings and decorate cards. Cost $12 plus $3 material fee. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 21st: Silk Scarf Dying
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Pick spring colors and brighten up the day. This is a very simple process. Pick the colors you love and apply them to the 100% silk scarf. Cost $12 plus material fee of $10 for one scarf, $18 for 2. Held at Fairlawn Mansion.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
Mar 21st: Sunday Live Blues-Rockin' Daddy & the Rough Cuts
Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
No cover charge. Held at HellBurgers.
Call (218) 727-1620
http://www.hellburgers.com
Mar 22nd- Mar 31st: "Back in the World: A Portrait Exhibit of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans"
Time:
Featuring the faces and stories of Wisconsin Vietnam War Veterans that participated in the forthcoming Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories documentary and book project. The exhibition includes nearly 30 large-scale portraits by James Gill. Following its Superior run the exhibit will travel to LZ Lambeau: Welcoming Home Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans, a weekend celebration and recognition of the service and sacrifices of Wisconsin's Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans. Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories and LZ Lambeau are a partnership of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans affairs, Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Television. For more information about "Back in the World" and LZ Lambeau, visit www.lzlambeau.org. Admission prices: Adult $9/Senior $8/Student $8/Child (6-12) $7. Held at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior WI.
Call (715) 392-7151
http://www.bvhcenter.org
Mar 23rd- Mar 28th: UMD Theatre Department presents "The Factory Girls"
Time: Tues-Sat 7:30 pm/ Sun 2 pm
From the renowned Irish playwright Frank McGuinness comes this funny and compassionate play that tells the story of five women working in a shirt factory in northern Ireland. Faced with the threat of redundancy, they come together through song, laughter and protest to stand up for their rights, revealing their innermost hopes and fears in the process. A beautiful, engaging play that tugs at the heartstrings. Held at Dudley Experimental Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD. $17 – adult/ $13 – senior/student/ $8 – child/ $6 – UMD student.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre
Mar 24th: "Replacement Lock at Sault Ste. Marie: A New Look for a New Era"
Time: 7 pm
Join LSMMA for an evening of exploring the past, present, and future of the Soo Locks. Mary George of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center will provide a look at the history of the Soo Locks and Trudi Britz will give an update on the status of the new lock at the Soo. Presentation is free. Held at the Lake Superior Marine Museum Visitor Center.
Call (218) 727-2497
http://www.lsmma.org
Mar 24th: Guitar Ensembles
Time: 7:30 pm
Guitar Ensemble I & II • Billy Barnard, director
Classical Guitar Ensemble • Jacob Jonker, director
Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 25th: Authentic Irish Music Pub Tour
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
An evening of Irish traditional music featuring driving fiddle tunes, accordion music and lively traditional song. Featuring Ninety to the Dozen. Held at Valentini's Vincino Lago.
Call (218) 728-5900
http://www.LiveIrishPubTour.com
Mar 25th: Figure Oil Painting Intensive
Time: 6:30 pm -8:30 pm (3 days)
Figure oil painting intensive. Call for prices. Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 25th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: What To Do With Goat Cheese
Time: 11 am & 6:30 pm
Goat cheese-not just for cheese plates! Scott Graden will show you how to use distinctive flavored cheeses in everything from salads to desserts and more. Goat Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Quesadillas; Goat Cheese Cream Sauce for Pasta or Poultry; Goat Cheese Panna Cotta;Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Kumquats & Orange Blossom Fairy Floss~mmmmmmm.... Cost of class is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
Mar 26th: Faculty Artist Recital: Diva and Friends
Time: 7:30 pm
CANCELLED Rachel Inselman, soprano
Laurie Bastian, violin/ Jeanne Doty, piano/ Frank Garcia, clarinet/
Betsy Husby, cello/Ron Kari, viola/Marcus McConico, tenor/Jean R. Perrault, violin/Tom Pfotenhauer, trumpet/Lorie Scott, flute.
Join Rachel and her talented friends for an evening of Handel, Mozart, Bernstein and more. Adult $10 • Senior $8 • Student FREE. Held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
Mar 26th: Taste At Fitger's
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Attend Duluth's first and best taste event enjoying delicious entrees and desserts prepared by our areas finest chefs; sample wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages; and participate in our Silent Auction or raffle event containing quality, unique items. Fitger's donates the money raised to 2nd Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. $40 Admission. Held at Fitger's.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com
Mar 26th- Mar 27th: Home & Business Expo
Time: Fri 1 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm
Featuring over 100 businesses showcasing their newest products and services! Free admission and parking. Held at the Cloquet Area Recreation Center in Cloquet, MN.
Call (218) 879-1551
http://www.cloquet.com
Mar 26th- Mar 28th: Douglas County Fish & Game League Sports Show
Time: Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Seminars, vendors, hourly door prizes.
Something fun for sportsmen, sportswomen & children. $7 and ticket is good for all three days. Held at Wessman Arena, Superior, WI.
Call
http://www.dcfgl.org
Mar 27th: 2010 KTCO Brodesmaids' Ball
Time: 7 pm - 11 pm
How many times have you been told you will be able to wear that Bridesmaid dress again, knowing the answer will be never. Until now! Join us for the 2010 KTCO Bridesmaids Ball at Barker's Island Inn in Superior. Everyone is invited. Tickets are $15/one or $25/two with ALL proceeds benefitting Gillette Children's Specialty Health Care. There will be food,cash bar,music, and awards for various dress categories!
Call (218) 722-4321
http://www.ktco.fm
Mar 27th: A Day of Clay
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Get your hands dirty as you play in the clay. Create a set of tiles and other forms using textured stamps, colored slip, and your imagination. Learn about the "sgraffito" method of decorating -- drawing into the colored slip to expose the clay underneath for a graphic contrast. The finished fired work can be picked up the following week. (Ages 6-11).$30 ($35 non-members).
Held at Duluth Art Institute.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
Mar 27th: America's Walk for Diabetes
Time: 8 am
Held at the Miller Hill Mall/Food Court.
Call (218) 733-9101
Mar 27th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Steve Gillespie
Time: 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended!
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com
Mar 27th: Treasures of the Earth Green Fair
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Come shop from over 25 local and regional artists who make things out of natural materials or recycled items. Jewelry, pine needle baskets, glasswork, wood items, sewn items, rag rugs, teas, and much more. Lunch will be available at the fair and a used books & music sale will also be going on. Held at the Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St.
Call
Mar 28th: Sunday Live Blues-Dee Miller
Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
No cover charge. Held at HellBurgers.
Call (218) 727-1620
http://www.hellburgers.com
Mar 29th- Mar 30th: UMD School of Fine Arts and the Duluth Playhouse present Gilbert & Sullivan’s "The Pirates of Penzance" Audition's
Time: 6 pm-9 pm
Auditions will be held at the The Play Ground 11 East Superior St (Tech Village).
You may sign up for a 5 minute time slot by calling the Playhouse at (218) 733-7555 or stop down at the Playhouse office, 506 West Michigan St, - The Depot. You can also simply come to the audition and sign up then (though you may wait longer).
Rehearsal and Performance Information:
Vocal rehearsals will begin on June 21st and run approximately 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Please note rehearsals are Monday through Thursday. Staging is set to begin July 5th with technical rehearsals beginning July 25th.
Please note all conflicts on the audition form.
Performances:
July 29-August 1 in Bayfront Park as part of the Tall Ships Festival. Curtain time 6pm. Please note, this is will be a 90 minute version of the show, with no intermission.
Call (218) 733-7555
Mar 30th: California Dreaming Wine Dinner
Time: 6:30 pm
Chef Peter Vavrosky and Chef Eric Hill, along with their team have worked together to bring you the experience of the sunny shores of California. Each dish is paired with a wonderful wine from the expansive vineyards of California chosen by Skip Bronniche of Johnson Brothers. What a fantastic opportunity to escape the dreary winter for some fun in the sun. Tickets are $60 plus tax per person/ includes dinner, drinks, & gratuity. Held at Little Angie's Cantina & Grill.
Call (218) 727-6117
http://www.grandmasrestaurants.com
Mar 30th: Discovery at Tweed
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The public is invited to observe Tweed Museum staff and University of Minnesota Duluth student interns as they conduct an extensive inventory and assessment of the museum's collection, including notes on the condition and the history of each object. Imagine the Museum as a house with rooms full of surprises, where every once in a while a really amazing object catches your imagination.
Making such a find urges you to put it up for others to see, to wonder about with you.We invite you share our enjoyment with artworks that we find
especially marvelous. Together we will learn about ourselves through
our curiosity. Because the more we discover about artwork, the more we
learn about ourselves. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
Mar 31st: Jazz Combos
Time: 7:30 pm
Combo I - Tom Pfotenhauer, director
Combo II - Ryan Frane, director
Combo III - Billy Barnard, director
Combo IV - Gene Koshinski, director
Adult $8, Senior $7, Student $5, UMD Student $3. Held at Weber Music Hall.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
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