May 2010
May 1st: Dulcimer Day in Duluth Folk Music Festival
Time: 9 am-9 pm
Dulcimer Day in Duluth Folk Music Festival - 9th Year First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline
Parkway. The theme this year is Spirit of Music event will have workshops on mountain and hammered dulcimers and other folk instruments, concerts at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Local craft and folk instrument vendors at 10 am-4 pm. Carrying on traditional music.
Call (218) 525-5098
http://www.dulcimersinduluth.com
May 1st: Duluth Farmer's Market
Time: 7 am-12 pm
Lots of bedding plants and perennials. Duluth Farmer's Market is located at 14th Avenue East on 3rd Street.
Call (218) 724-9955
http://www.duluthfarmersmarket.com
May 1st: Renegade Theater Company presents "Dead Man’s Cell Phone"
Time: 8 pm
An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. This wildly imaginative new comedy from MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Sarah Ruhl, will amuse, delight and move you. A work about how we memorialize the dead –and how that remembering changes us – it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. $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
May 1st: UMD Symphony Orchestra- 9th Annual Concerto Competition Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
The winners of the annual Concerto Competition perform with the UMD Symphony Orchestra. The evening concludes with the majestic Second Symphony of Jean Sibelius.
UMD Symphony Orchestra / Jean R. Perrault, artistic director.
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
May 1st: UMD Theatre Department presents "Is He Dead?"
Time: 7:30 pm
Jean-Francois Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love with Marie Leroux but in debt to a villainous picture-dealer, Bastien Andre. Andre forecloses on Millet, threatening debtor's prison unless Marie marries him. Millet realizes that the only way he can pay his debts and keep Marie from marrying Andre is to die, as it is only dead painters who achieve fame and fortune. Millet fakes his death and prospers, all while passing himself off as his own sister, the Widow Tillou. Now a rich "widow," he must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie. Don't miss this hilarious unburied gem by Mark Twain, brought to life in a new adaptation by David Ives. $17 adult/ $13 senior & student/$8 child/ $6 UMD student. Held at the Mainstage Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre
May 1st: Valentini's Vicino Lago presents Rick Saylor Live
Time:
Music for all ages! Live entertainment and DJ. Held at Valentini's Vicino Lago.
Call (218) 728-5900
http://www.valentinisduluth.com
May 1st: “Youth Outdoor Expo”
Time: 9 am-2 pm
This event is geared toward getting families outdoors and active. There are a number of stations set up between the facility and the pond where the children and their parents learn skills such as canoeing, fly-tying and birdhouse building. Bird banding demonstrations will have children handling birds and the emphasis will be on the effective use of bird books and binoculars. FREE to the first 200 kids and their parents that register. Held at the Hartley Nature Center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org
May 1st- May 2nd: Change of Pace Productions presents "Are We There Yet?"
Time: Sat 6:30 pm dinner/ 8 pm show, Sun 12:30 pm brunch/2 pm show
Musical Comedy. The joys and potholes of the typical and not so typical American family, set to music! From the pre-pre-School Screening (Inutero Interview) to the retired couple leaving the nest and everything in between, every conceivable experience a family undergoes is hilariously brought to life. You’ll leave the theater laughing, humming, and feeling better about being human. Fri-Sat $41/Sun $31/ Show only $15. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call Midi Restaurant at (218) 727-4880 for dinner theater tickets/ For show only tickets call (218) 525-2045
http://www.changeofpaceproductions.com
May 1st- May 2nd: Gingerbread Show
Time: Mall hours
Held at Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101
May 1st- May 9th: "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
May 1st- May 9th: UMD Art Students Juried Exhibition
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
This annual juried exhibition of works by UMD students features their best efforts in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, photography, and mixed media works. An exhibition opening reception and the annual announcement of exhibition awards and Department of Art and Design Scholarships will be held at the Tweed Museum of Art on Saturday, April 10, from 6 -8 p.m. At that time, UMD School of Fine Art Dean Jack Bowman, UMD Art & Design Department Head Jim Klueg, Tweed Museum of Art Director Ken Bloom and others will announce over $25,000 in awards to students, along with scholarships for the upcoming year. The public is invited, and most of the artwork in the student exhibition is for sale. Held at Tweed Museum of Art/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma
May 1st- May 16th: 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
May 1st- May 23rd: Andy Warhol: Pop and Polaroid
Time: Museum hours are Tues 9 am -8 pm/ Wed -Fri 9 am -4:30 pm/ Sat & Sun 1 pm-5 pm
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
May 1st- May 31st: 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
May 1st- May 31st: Form & Surface: Selections from the Glenn C. Nelson 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 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
May 1st- Jun 19th: "Imprints" 2010 Earthday Show
Time: 1 pm – 6 pm Friday-Sunday & by appointment
Earthday has kaleidoscopic meanings. Earthday’s purpose was to bring attention to the concept of exercising responsible stewardship for our natural environment. The human footprint in the 20th century had resulted in degradation, devastation, and poisoning of the water, earth and air we depend on for life, and the burgeoning environmental movement sounded an alarm. Four decades later, while continuing to remediate the damage than has been and is still being done, the time is ripe to move beyond simply doing no harm. “Imprint” is about leaving positive human traces on the earth. It focuses on ways that we interact creatively with the natural world. Through recreation, meditation, cultivation, imagination, and appreciation, the artists of the Northern Printmakers Alliance present their own kaleidoscopic vision of how we may gently synchronize our own rhythms with that of the full spectrum of life on the planet. Held at Northern Prints Gallery, 318 North 14th Ave. East (across the avenue from the Burrito Union), Duluth. Free and open to the public.
Call (218) 724-5212
http://www.northernprintsgallery.com
May 2nd: Choral Ensembles-Spotlight on Russian Choral Music
Time: 3:00 pm
Tina Thielen-Gaffey, director.
University Singers and Chamber Singers / Stanley R. Wold, director.
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
May 2nd: Sunday Live Blues-Perry Weber & The Devilles
Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
No cover charge. Held at HellBurgers.
Call (218) 727-1620
http://www.hellburgers.com
May 2nd- May 9th: 12th Annual Homegrown Music Festival
Time: varies with each event
Duluth is a hotbed of original live music. Homegrown Music Festival is an annual community celebration of the talent found right here in Duluth. The festival features eight days of events, concerts, and even a locally produced film festival. The celebration culminates in a weekend (May 7-8) featuring 100 bands at a dozen different venues in downtown Duluth. The festival features everything from teenage punk bands, to garage bands, to nationally and internationally touring acts like Low, Charlie Parr, Trampled by Turtles, and the Alrights. From folk to rap to punk to plain old “rawk and/or roll,” Homegrown is an authentically Duluth experience, from local talent, to local venues, to locally brewed beer on tap, to the DTA trolleys that carry festival attendees from venue to venue—Homegrown is an experience like you won’t find anywhere else. Held at various locations throughout Duluth.
Call (218) 666-1666
http://www.duluthhomegrown.com
May 3rd: Faculty Artist Recital
Time: 7:30 pm
Coast to Coast: New Music for Basson.
Jefferson Campbell performs his home concert on a four-recital tour- Miami, San Francisco, Winston-Salem, NC, and Duluth, featuring newly commissioned works for the bassoon by Justin Henry Rubin, Jess Hendricks and Steven Moellering. Adults $10/ Senior $8/Student Free. Held at the Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.d.umn.edu/music
May 4th: 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
May 4th- Sep 6th: Duluth Art Institute presents "Emerging Photographers Exhibition 2010"
Time: 10 am - 5 pm Mon-Sat/ 1 pm - 5 pm Sun Winter hours
As an ongoing collaboration between the Photo Area at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Duluth Art Institute, this annual exhibition has become an important part of the formation of the next generation of emerging artists that learn, live, and work in our community. Included are several artists working in alternative processes such as cyanotype -- a photographic process popular in the 1890s. We will also see a full array of digital photographic work that explores a wide range of artistic concepts. The public is invited to a free opening reception on May 4th. Price is admission fee to the Depot. Cost: Adults $12/ Children $6/ 2 & Under Free. Held in the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, also known as the Depot, 506 W. Michigan St.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitute.org
May 5th: 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
May 6th: Power of the Purse
Time: 5 pm
Unique, exclusive, fun, funky… you’ll find the purse of your dreams at Power of the Purse. The evening includes tapas dinner, wine tasting, and silent purse auction. Noted author and poet Judith Viorst will share “From Single to Seventy”. Funds raised support Imagination Library – a free monthly book program for children ages 5 and under in the Duluth area. Tickets available online starting January 18: $45. Sponsored by Women’s Leadership Council - United Way of Greater Duluth. Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (218) 726-4770
http://www.unitedwayduluth.org
May 6th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Spring Tea Party Celebration
Time: 6:30 pm
Learn how to prepare elegant tea party foods from Flo Mattson who has created pastries and parties at many of Duluth's finest eating establishments: Shrimp Spring Rolls; Crab Salad in Cucumber Boats; Cumin Cream Cheese Crudites; Ham & Radish Tea Sandwiches; Strawberries Stuffed with Lavender Cream; and Royal Coconut Cake. Cost $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
http://www.theblueherontradingcompany.com
May 7th: Grandma's Sports Garden presents Ying Yang Twins
Time: Doors 8 pm/Show 9 pm
Come see the World Wide sensation and Platinum recording artist YING YANG TWINS. Tickets:$25 Advance/$30 Door. Tickets and performance at Grandma's Sports Garden.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.grandmasrestaurants.com/sportsgarden/
May 7th: School of the Minnesota Ballet Student Performance
Time: 7 p.m.
The annual performance showcases student progress over the year and features a special work by the two highest levels. Held at DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org
May 7th: The Ringing Cedars Series – Video Lectures/The External Cycle:Fertility and Birth in Nature and Human Experience & The School-Humanity's New Future
Time: 6 pm
The Eternal Cycle: Fertility and Birth in Nature and Human Experience
DVD 7 - Presentation by Dr Leonid Sharashkin. Ringing Cedars Press 2009.
Our ancestors revered the sacred link between the fertility of woman and the fertility of Mother
Earth, but today we have lost this connection. Drawing on his personal experiences and knowledge in
the fields of biology and linguistics, history and psychology, gardening and obstetrics, Dr Leo was
able to reconstruct the mystery of the Eternal Cycle, and the central place of our thought in it.
The School - Humanity's New Future
DVD 5 - An Exclusive In-Depth Documentary. ©Maitrea 2007 ©Dreams Fulfillment LLC
2009.
At this school, revealed in Book 3 of the Ringing Cedars Series, the children have designed, built,
and decorated their own campus. They do not prepare themselves for ‘life' — they live every moment they breathe. In this inspiring video these children will move you to tears and their
words will touch the very core of your being. No charge. Held At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe.
Call (218) 724-6811
http://www.astccc.net
May 7th- May 8th: Change of Pace Productions presents "Are We There Yet?"
Time: Fri & Sat 6:30 pm dinner/ 8 pm show
Musical Comedy. The joys and potholes of the typical and not so typical American family, set to music! From the pre-pre-School Screening (Inutero Interview) to the retired couple leaving the nest and everything in between, every conceivable experience a family undergoes is hilariously brought to life. You’ll leave the theater laughing, humming, and feeling better about being human. Fri-Sat $41. Show only $17. Held at Midi Change of Pace Dinner Theater/ Fitger’s Complex.
Call Midi Restaurant at (218) 727-4880 for dinner theater tickets/ For show only tickets call (218) 525-2045
http://www.changeofpaceproductions.com
May 7th- May 8th: Friends of the Duluth Library Media Blow Out Sale
Time: Friday 12 pm - 5:30 pm/Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Offering lots of music CDs,Compact Discs ($1 - $3),33& 1/3 LPs and 78 rmp vinyl records. Lots of video motion pictures, comedy, drama, educational and children's: DVD ($1-$3), VHS $.50 -$2.00. Plus a limited number of Laser Discs. Lots of audio books, both fiction and non-fiction: Compact Disc and audio cassette all priced as marked. Held at the Duluth Library.
Call (218) 730-4200
http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/index.html
May 7th- May 8th: Spring Food & Wine Lover's Weekend
Time: Fri 7 pm/Sat 6 pm
Gourmet Dinner with wine pairings at Bluefin Grille overlooking breathtaking Lake Superior. $70-$100. Held at Bluefin Bay.
Call (218) 663-6200/ (218) 663-6353
http://www.bluefinbay.com
May 7th- May 9th: Duluth Playhouse presents "Twinderella: The Musical"
Time: Thurs-Fri 7 pm/ Sat 1 pm & 4 pm/ Sun 2 pm
You think you know the story of Cinderella? What about her long lost twin brother Bob? Just imagine two parallel fairy tales with double the step-siblings, double the wicked step-parents and double the trouble! When a Du-Wop Fairy Godmother, a Mafioso Godfather, and two enchanted gerbils come to the rescue, let the hijinks begin! Can our twin hero and heroine be “reunited” with their muddy cleat and glass slipper? This hilarious musical parody of the classic Cinderella story will be a delight for audiences of all ages. $9 adults/$7 for 17 & under/ $6 Groups (65+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7577
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
May 8th: Damage Revisited-An After Season Event
Time:
Held at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com
May 8th: Hamlin Music presents "For the Love of Jazz"
Time: 6 pm-10 pm
Great live jazz music on two stages! Hors d' oeouvres, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more!
The Lineup:
Tickets are $25 single/$40 couple/$15 students. Held at Greysolon Ballroom.
Call (218) 624-2317
http://www.westduluth.org/loveofjazz.html
May 8th: Letter Carriers' Food Drive-Stamp Out Hunger
Time: All day
Put your non-perishable donation in a bag by your mailbox. We'll deliver it to local a food bank.
Call
May 8th: Spring Concert-Muses, Music and Memories
Time: 7:30 pm
During the December and March concerts, you-the audience-will become program directors for us by voting on your top favorites from an edited list of repertoire the Chorale has performed in its twenty years of concert-making. Artist storyteller Elisabeth Nordell will join us. A section of the program will include music with organ. Held at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Call (218) 733-7521
http://www.arrowheadchorale.com
May 8th: The Blue Heron Trading Company 25th Anniversary Appreciation Party
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Activities will include: Introduction of new limited edition Blue Heron products. Drawings for prizes, including a Le Creuset Classic Cookware set ($692 retail value). Showstopper treats created by Blue Heron staff, served with complimentary recipes. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Company.
Call (218) 722-8799
http://www.theblueherontradingcompany.com
May 8th- Jun 19th: Waterfront Gallery presents Sheila’s Marvelous Stuff Ceramic Exhibit
Time: Gallery hours are: 10:00am to 5:00pm / Wed. - Sat.
Waterfront Gallery is proud to present this whimsical exhibit of colorful and inspirational clay pottery. A celebration of the ordinary that is anything but ordinary. “I want my work to be colorful and have pleasing proportions. Sometimes elegance is desirable. Goofy and humorous are good, because I like things that make me laugh,” says Sheila Staubus, who is also a popular instructor at the Duluth Art Institute. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 8 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Sheila Staubus will be in attendance. The opening is Free and everyone is welcome to attend. Held at the Waterfront Gallery - Two Harbors.
Call (218) 834-0756
http://www.waterfront-gallery.com
May 9th: All American Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise aboard the Vista Fleet
Time: Cruise will depart at 3:00 pm (boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Give Mom the day off with a special memory she’ll remember for a long time to come. Mom’s special fare is 1/2 OFF with one paid adult aboard our special Dinner Cruise. She will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Plated dinner menu: garden salad and european rolls with butter, chef carved ham, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and decadent chocolate cake. Adults: $29.95 (Mom’s 1/2 off with 1 paid adult), Children: $12.95 (Ages 3-14). Reservations required.
Call (877) 883-4002 or (218) 722-6218
http://vistafleet.com
May 9th: Mother’s Day Dining
Time: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 4:30 pm
Glensheen is honoring Mom with three occasions to celebrate Mother’s Day. Tour and celebratory buffet ensure she won’t soon forget her special day.
Price: $26.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 6-12, and free for those younger than 5. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estates
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org
May 9th: Mother’s Day Grande Brunch Buffet aboard the Vista Fleet
Time: Cruise will depart at 11:30 am (boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Give Mom the day off with a special memory she’ll remember for a long time to come. Mom’s special fare is 1/2 OFF with one paid adult aboard our special Brunch Cruise. She will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Brunch buffet menu: chef carved turkey, mashed potatoes, french toast bake, egg bake, sausage, european rolls, and fresh fruit. Adults: $29.95 (Mom’s 1/2 off with 1 paid adult)
Children: $19.95 (Ages 3-14). Reservations required.
Call (877) 883-4002 or (218) 722-6218
http://vistafleet.com
May 9th: Mother’s Day Special – Half-Price Tours
Time: Noon-5 pm
Visit Fairlawn Mansion and Museum, a Queen Ann Victorian restored to 1890’s elegance.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
May 9th: Special Mother's Day performance of "Are We There Yet?" by Change of Pace Productions
Time: 2 pm
The joys and potholes of the typical and not-so-typical American family, set to music! From the pre-pre-School Screening (Inutero Interview) to the retired couple leaving the nest
and everything in between, every conceivable experience a family undergoes is hilariously, and sometimes touchingly, brought to life. Everyone will recognize their family at some point, and have a good laugh about what it means to be a family. Enjoy the ride! It's like "Everybody Loves Raymond" meets "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!" Show only tickets are $17. (Midi Restaurant will be serving their Mother's Day Brunch in the restaurant that day. If you want to treat your special Mother's Day guest to brunch, call Midi separately at (218) 727-4880).
Call (218) 525-2045 to reserve your seats
http://www.changeofpaceproductions.com
May 9th: VaBene Berarducci's Caffe Mother’s Day Brunch
Time: 9am - 3pm
Our Easter brunch was so well received that we’ve decided to offer another holiday brunch on Sunday May 9th from 9am to 3pm so bring Mom in and treat her to something extra special! The cost is $20.99 for adults and $10.99 for children under 12 and under 5 eat free. Call early for reservations as space is limited. Held at Vabene Berarducci's Caffe.
Call (218) 722-1518
http://www.vabenecaffe.com
May 10th- May 16th: Greater Downtown Council 1st Annual Eat Downtown
Time: Lunch/Dinner
The first annual “Eat Downtown” promotion organized by the Greater Downtown Council will take place May 10-16. We’ve planned a fantastic pre-fixe menu that will be offered for $10 at lunch and $20 at dinner.
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com
May 11th: Restaurant 301 Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta
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
May 12th: 6th Annual Fairlawn Garden Market
Time: 11 am-6:30 pm
Area garden and landscape centers, and local artisans set up in market stalls. Do all your yard and garden shopping in one place! Lunch available. $2 – proceeds benefit the Gardens of Fairlawn project. Held at the National Guard Armory in Superior, WI.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
May 12th: Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie's Gruesome Twosome Tour
Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm/Show starts at 7:45 pm
Concert comes with a "mature content" warning. Tickets are $39.50-$45.00. Held at the DECC Arena.
Call 1-800-628-8385
http://www.decc.org
May 13th: Grandma's Sports Garden presents Sing Your Heart Out ! Event
Time: Doors 5 pm/Sampling Starts 6 pm/ Karaoke Competition 7 pm
Fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Restaurant Sampling: Grandma's Saloon and Grill, Grandma's Sports Garden, Little Angie's Cantina, Bellisio's Italian Restaurant, Great American Bar and Grill. Beer Sampling: Summit, South Shore, Lake Superior, Corona, and Coor Light. Tickets $10. Available at participating restaurants. Held at Grandma's Sports Garden Bar & Grill.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.grandmasrestaurants.com/sportsgarden
May 13th: Tales of th e Road: More Stories Of Hwy 61
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Cathy Wurzer, host of
Morning Edition on MPR and
co-host of Almanac on MN Public
Television, as she shares stories of
her travels to familiar historic sites
on MN Highway 61. Free Admission. Held at Great Lakes Aquarium.
Call (218) 740-3474
http://www.glaquarium.org
May 13th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Celebrate the Joy of Chocolate
Time: 6:30 pm
Rita B. has drummed up a delicious variety of recipes using one of the finest foods that comes to mind when we think of celebration desserts- CHOCOLATE! Join her for Handmade Chocolate truffles; Chocolate (hot cocoa to die for); Red Chile/Chocolate Mole for Chicken or Pork; Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate Shortbread Crust; and a fabulous Chocolate Pecan Tart that will send you over the moon! Cost is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
http://www.theblueherontradingcompany.com
May 13th- May 16th: Duluth Playhouse presents "Twinderella: The Musical"
Time: Thurs-Fri 7 pm/ Sat 1 pm & 4 pm/ Sun 2 pm
You think you know the story of Cinderella? What about her long lost twin brother Bob? Just imagine two parallel fairy tales with double the step-siblings, double the wicked step-parents and double the trouble! When a Du-Wop Fairy Godmother, a Mafioso Godfather, and two enchanted gerbils come to the rescue, let the hijinks begin! Can our twin hero and heroine be “reunited” with their muddy cleat and glass slipper? This hilarious musical parody of the classic Cinderella story will be a delight for audiences of all ages. $9 adults/$7 for 17 & under/ $6 Groups (65+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7577
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org
May 13th- May 16th: The Duluth Playground presents "Bill W. and Dr. Bob"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
The story of a stockbroker and surgeon whose relationship led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous.We see their struggles with their alcoholism and their wives' struggles as well.Successful off-Broadway, the play runs the gamut of emotions: from brutal honesty and despair to optimistic hope and humor. Tickets: $10 at the door beginning at 6:00 pm or online starting in April. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
May 14th: Beaner's Central presents Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman
Time: 8 pm
Acoustic Soul Music. Electrifying, unique and always uplifting, these improvisational performers possess "the fearlessness of a high wire act working without a net. Tickets $14. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
May 14th: Book Release & Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Museum Fundraiser
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
The public is invited to help X-communication celebrate photographer Dennis O'Hara and the release of his book Picture Duluth:Photographs of the Zenith City. Author presentation, book signing, and refreshments. Ten percent of the sales of Picture Duluth go to the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Held at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.
Call (218) 727-2497
http://www.lsmma.com
May 15th: Beaner's Central presents Mark Blom, Stephanie Nilles, & Yeltzi
Time: 8 pm
Tickets $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
May 15th: Boulder Birding Big Day
Time: 6:30 am sign-in, breakfast treats/7 am-11am
Team up with local experts to count as many species as you can. Hit the Trails. Ride the pontoon boats. Help promote citizen science. Complementary lunch while tallying up the numbers. All levels of birders are welcome. It's free and open to everyone with an interest in birding! Held at Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center
Call (218) 721-3731
http://www.duluthaudubon.org
May 15th: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra-DSSO Chorus. Live.
Time: 8 pm
A Night at the Opera, Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the DSSO Chorus. Featuring Rachel Inselman, soprano; Nathan Herfindahl, baritone; and the DSSO Chorus. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com/
May 15th: Jim McIntire Half Marathon (The MAC)
Time: 7:30 am
13.1 Running Race (half marathon) and a 4.1 mile run. Walkers are welcome to participate in the 4-mile run. All walkers will register as runners. $20 prior to race/$25 on race day. Held at Proctor High School.
Call (218) 624-5948
http://www.runthemac.com
May 15th: Milk Mustache Mobile Tour
Time: 10 am - 12 pm/1 pm - 3 pm
The National "got milk?®" Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table. Traveling to 75 cities nationwide, the tour features a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family. The tour also offers parents a chance to share how they “milk the moment” at dinnertime for an opportunity to win an unforgettable family dinner experience with Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence. Milk Mustache Mobile visitors have a chance to win great prizes and experience free activities including an interactive display, enjoy milk samples from area dairies Franklin Foods and Land O’Lakes, and take Milk Mustache photos. Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org
May 15th: Superior Public Museums Grand Reopening
Time: Noon-5 pm
Free admission to the Old Firehouse and Police Museum and the SS Meteor in celebration of our return to summer hours. Enjoy free cake, coffee and punch. Some special events may be scheduled at each museum and are open to free admission.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
May 15th: “Birdbander’s Breakfast”
Time: 8 am-9:30 adults only and 9:30 am-11 am for families with children
This open-house is for bird lovers young and old. Participants will see how birds are netted, banded and released. The timing is at peak migration and close enough to courtship time that the birds will be at their most colorful. There program provides fantastic photo opportunities. This is a Hartley Nature Center Member Appreciation Event, but is open to the public. Cost is FREE for Hartley members, $10 pre-paid for all other registered guests.
Held at the Hartley Nature center.
Call (218) 724-6735
http://www.hartleynature.org
May 16th: The Duluth Superior Symphony's Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
Time: 3pm
Featuring the DSSO's Youth Symphony, Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia. Held at the DECC Auditorium.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
May 16th- May 20th: AMSOIL
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call
May 20th: 4th Annual Bob Dylan Way Birthday Celebration
Time:
Held at Fitger's Brewhouse.
Call
http://www.bobdylanway.com
May 20th: LUNCH WITH THE HISTORY PEOPLE
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Michael Jankovec lectures on "Resorts of Old Ely." Held at St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center in the Ruth Maney Room.
Call (218) 733-7586
http://www.thehistorypeople.org
May 20th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Celebrated Sauces
Time: 11 am & 6:30 pm
In France, many restaurants are valued for the chef's sauces more than any other aspect of their establishment. Scott Graden will prepare some of his favorites sauces accompanied by corresponding dishes that complement their flavors: Red Chile Adobo Sauce (with Pork Tenderloin); Sauce Veige (in Asparagus with Shrimp); Vinaigrette (with Summer Greens); Jerk Sauce (with Chicken); and Fruit Puree (in Mousse aux Fruits). Cost is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
http://www.theblueherontradingcompany.com
May 20th- May 23rd: The Duluth Playground presents "Bill W. and Dr. Bob"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
The story of a stockbroker and surgeon whose relationship led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous.We see their struggles with their alcoholism and their wives' struggles as well.Successful off-Broadway, the play runs the gamut of emotions: from brutal honesty and despair to optimistic hope and humor. Tickets: $10 at the door beginning at 6:00 pm or online starting in April. Held at The Play Ground Theatre in the Tech Village Building.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org
May 21st: Beaner's Central presents Martha Scanlan, Kelsey Modozyniec, & So Close
Time: 8 pm
Tickets $10. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
May 21st- May 22nd: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Mick Lazinski and Conrad Courtney
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
May 21st- May 27th: Zinema 2 Theater presents "Four Boxes".
Time: 7 pm
"Four Boxes," a made-in-Minnesota thriller stars Justin Kirk will make its World Theatrical Premiere in Duluth. Shown at Zinema 2 Theater.
Call (218) 722-7300
http://www.zinema2.com
May 22nd: 4th Annual Giro d' Duluth Bike Tour
Time: Saturday Afternoon
In recognition of Italy’s annual Giro d’Italia Bike Race, Va Bene will be hosting our own 4th annual Giro d’ Duluth Bike Tour on Saturday May 22nd. Not only is our Giro bike ride a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but a portion of each entry fee will be donated to the Boy’s & Girl’s Club. You will also receive food and beverage discounts and a commemorative T-Shirt! Call us at 218-722-1518 for more information or for early registration.
Call (218) 722-1518
http://www.vabenecaffe.com
May 22nd: Beaner's Central presents Wurm, Pennies For A Dime, Madiline Jefferson, & Excuse Me Princess
Time: 8 pm
Tickets $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
May 22nd: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra presents "The Music of Queen"
Time: 7:30 pm
The DSSO, DSSO Chorus and Jeans 'n Classics present the legendary catalog of Queen hits in an Arena rock show. Queen is rock royalty - with international super hits like We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so many more, you won't want to miss this special season-ending concert/party event. BONUS! Immediately following the Queen concert, we will bust loose with a party Hairball style! Hairball is THE premiere 80s cover band. You'll be impressed with Hairball's recreation of all your favorite 80s bands: KISS, Twisted Sister, AC/DC, Journey, Poison and more! Tickets: $45,$35,$25(students)-reserved concert seating. Held at the DECC Arena.
Call (218) 623-3776
http://www.dsso.com
May 26th: How To Paint Clay Pots
Time: 8 am - 9 am
How to paint clay pots with Barb Hollinday. Free. If you want to do your own pot, bring one.
Call (218) 724-9955
http://www.duluthfarmersmarket.com
May 26th: Women’s Inland Lake Paddling
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Join Positive Energy (on Wednesdays through September 29) for an evening of women’s kayaking in a friendly, fun atmosphere. The cost is only $20/person, and includes equipment and instruction on our private inland lake. No experience is necessary! In addition to learning to kayak, or improving your skills, you’ll also enjoy spectacular wildlife, including loons, great blue herons, bald eagles, osprey, beaver, deer and more. Please call Steph to RSVP by noon the day of the paddle and for directions. Payment is by cash or check only. Learn the wet exit, T-rescue, paddle float self rescue, high and low braces and how to paddle using proper technique to protect your joints and get a great core workout! Be part of a great group of women and play, learn and relax on the water.
Call (218) 391-0147
http://www.outdooredventures.org
May 27th: Rumble At The Garden
Time: 7:30 pm
Pro wrestling returns to Duluth! Ric Flair autograph signing 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Tickets in advance $12, $20, $25. Available at Piedmpnt Bottle Shop, Peerless Auto, And Belknap Liquor. Held at Grandma's Sports Garden Bar & Grill.
Call (218) 722-4724
http://www.heavyonwrestling.com
May 27th: The Blue Heron Trading Co. Cooking Class: Spring Celebration Salads
Time: 6:30 pm
Cured meats are the starting point for each of the spring salad recipes the Christian Murphy will prepare this evening: Zesty Potato Salad; Fresh Herb & Israeli Couscous Salad; Italian Panzanella Salad; Classic American Brocoli Salad; and Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato, Basil & Prosciutto. Cost is $25. Held at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
Call (218) 722-8799
http://www.theblueherontradingcompany.com
May 28th: Beaner's Central presents James & Younger, The Alrights, & Nick Salisbury
Time: 8 pm
Tickets $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com
May 28th: Complimentary Community Day At the Glensheen Historic Estate
Time: 9:30 am - last tour begins at 4 pm
Glensheen will be offering free standard house tours in celebration of 31 years as a historic house museum. We recommend arriving early, as tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estate.
Call (888) 454-4536
http://www.d.umn.edu/glen
May 28th: Live music with "Kate and Bill Isles"
Time: 9 pm
Free and is held at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com
May 28th- May 29th: : Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Tim Northern and David Schendlinger
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
May 29th: May Fest
Time: 7 am - 12 pm
Get everything you need to finish your garden. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional weekend to finish your gardens. Get all your locally grown and recommended varieties at the Farmer’s Market.
Call (218) 724-9955
http://www.duluthfarmersmarket.com
May 29th: Moose Lake Area Historical Society - Perennial Plant & Garden Art Sale
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
We will have many different kinds of perennials and house plants for sale as well as many specialty Garden Art items. Come join us to get a great start on your garden for 2010 and beyond. Free admission. Held at Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Museum Annex Building - 900 Folz Blvd.
Call (218) 485-4679
May 30th: 14th Annual Battle of the Jugbands
Time: 1 pm-7 pm
Held on Sunday, May 30 from 1 pm-7 pm, Battle of the Jugbands is a celebration of Old Tyme String Band Music with a variety of bands vying for the Coveted Yid-Wegian Krumkake Iron. Sponsored by Icehouse Studio, de Elliot bros, Coho Hand Cream for Men, Lucy's Hat Shop and Teds Do What Ya Do Well BAR-B-Q. Jugband preview Saturday, May 29 from 7 pm-10 pm. Both events are held at Amazing Grace Bakery and Café.
Call (218) 722-6895
http://www.elliotbrothers.com
May 31st: Memorial Day Parade
Time: 12:30 pm
Parade, bands, floats and Military Groups. Held at 59th Avenue West and Grand Avenue in West Duluth.
Call (218) 624-5518
May 31st: Moose Lake Area Historical Society - Veterans Remembered
Time: 11 am - 1 pm(?)
Open House at the Depot. Coffee & cookies will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary following the 10 am program at the Moose Lake School and Veterans' Park presented by the Petersen-Maunula Post #379. Please come and join us to honor our veterans. Free admission. Held at Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Museum - 900 Folz Blvd.
Call (218) 485-8398
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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! |
