July 2010

Jul 1st: Best of the Big Top
Time: 7:30 pm
The famous Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers break out the best of their musical chops, illuminated by the big screen visuals and punctuated by comedy, poetry and stories. This is a high-energy romp through the best of the best, a taste of what the Big Top is - and it is fantastic! Each show is a different and unique mix of Blue Canvas Orchestra and crowd favorites. Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 1st: Live "Celtic" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 1st: Live “Celtic” Music-Nori Perrinne & Guests
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 1st: Timber Twister Alpine Coaster
Time: 10am - 7pm daily
Opening July 1st, 2010! Those riding Timber Twister will race along a 3,200 foot track, through the forest, and down the mountain in individual coaster cars. Riders can travel alone or in pairs, and have complete control of their speed (up to 26 mph) for a truly unique, hands-on experience. Unlike an alpine slide, the alpine coaster makes hairpin turns, is elevated off the ground like a roller coaster, and operates year-round due to its unique track system. With a few weather exceptions, riders will enjoy this one-of-a-kind sensation throughout the year. At the end of the ride down the mountain, guests will settle back in their cars for a comfortable and scenic return trip to the top. The complete Timber Twister experience will take riders on a thrilling six-minute journey while overlooking the wondrous views of Lake Superior. There are only four alpine coasters operating in the U.S. and this will be the only one in the Midwest. This is truly a unique attraction, and is NOT an alpine slide!!! Single Rider Tickets - $8/ Double Rider Tickets - $12/ SAVE Big: 10-packs for only $60! Located at Spirit Mountain.
Call (800) 642-6377
http://www.spiritmt.com

Jul 1st- Jul 2nd: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Summer Programs
Time: 12 pm - 4 pm
12:30 "Duluth - Superior: The Great Lakes Port" - introduction to the overall shipping activities of the Twin Ports with a focus on vessels and cargo's. 13 min. Video.
1:30 "Ore Boat" - take a ride to the Lower Lakes on the 1,000 ft. bulk carrier EDWIN H. GOTT with a load of taconite. 20 min. Video.
2:30 "The Benefits of Great Lakes Shipping" - examination of the importance Great Lakes Shipping has to the national economy. 15 min. Video.
3:30 "Pier Safety: A Matter of Life or Death" - examines the hidden dangers of using piers and navigation structures for recreational use. 25 min. Video.
The programs listed above will be held in the Lecture-hall of the Visitor Center. Admission to all programs is free and the public is invited to attend.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 1st- Jul 3rd: Unplugged at the NorShor Theatre
Time: 9 pm
Featuring local acoustic artists! After a great turn out at the HOMEGROWN festival this year, the Play Ground is ready to host two separate weekends of some of the best music by local musicians. All ages are welcome! Tickets at the door: $5 general, $3 with student ID. Held at the NorShor Theatre.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayground.org

Jul 1st- Jul 4th: The Mighty Thomas Carnival
Time: Thur 3 pm - 10 pm/Fri 12 pm - 11 pm/Sat 12 pm - 11 pm/ Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
Thursday, July 1: Buddy Night--two wristbands for one price--3-10 p.m. You and a friend arrive on the midway and get two wristbands for $20 from the carnival box office--that's just $10 per person for a ride wristband good 3 through 10 p.m. on Thursday.
Friday,July 2: $20 per person wristbands available in two sessions: Noon-6 p.m. or 6-11 p.m.
Saturday, July 3: Dollar Day on the midway--ride any ride for just $1 per ride. These special tickets are available for purchase at the carnival box office from Noon-6 p.m. Saturday and can be used until closing time on Saturday (approximately 11 p.m.) In addition, after 6 p.m. on Saturday, $20 wristbands will be available, honored until 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 4: $20 per person wristbands available in two sessions: Noon-6 p.m. or 6-11 p.m.
Single tickets for those wanting just a few rides are always available.
Feature riding attractions on the midway include the new Starship, the Super Shot, the Zipper, Century Wheel, Scrambler, Bumper Cars, Crystal Lil's, Tornado, the Moby Dick, the Cobra Coaster family roller coaster (the Cobra has a new hi-tech photo machine--get your digital family photos at the Cobra Coaster), Spider, Pharaoh's Fury, Fun Slide, Dizzy Dragons, and Cliffhanger. Kiddieland rides include the new new Barnyard (this just might be the first chance you have had to take a ride in a spinning red barn), the Airport, Rio Grande Train, Up Up and Away Samba Balloon Ride, the Speedway, and the Thomas Carnival Grand Carousel, to name a few. Held at Bayfront Festival Park at FourthFest.
Call (512) 282-4442

Jul 1st- Jul 11th: : History in the Making, Historic Photo Exhibit:Life, Lumberjacks, Brakemen, and Cooks
Time: Wed-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
A high-speed runaway train wreck of 37 cars in 1906, a group of Minnesota highway patrol officers posing with their motorcycles in the 1920’s, a range locomotive operated by women in bandanas and overalls, and a precarious manual loading of the Montezuma schooner in 1916 with their largest load of pulpwood. These are some of the images that make up the restored historic photos and prints for sale that will be on exhibit for “History in the Making”.The display is a look into the past of the north woods and the north shore. The opening reception and benefit sale for History in the Making is on Saturday, June 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Held at the Waterfront Gallery in Two Harbors.
Call 218-834-0756
http://www.waterfront-gallery.com

Jul 1st- Jul 11th: 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

Jul 1st- Jul 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

Jul 1st- Sep 5th: Tweed Museum of Art presents Blu Dot: The Real Good Chair
Time: Museum Hours: Tues 9 am - 8pm, Wed - Fri 9 am -4:30 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m.
The Tweed Museum of Art will be presenting an Museum Feature on contemporary industrial design. On display will be illustrations of the planning and design process by Blu Dot that resulted in the "Real Good Chair" and its unique packaging assembly. Free and open to the public. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call 218-726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html

Jul 1st- Sep 6th: Duluth Art Institute presents "Emerging Photographers Exhibition 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 6 pm Daily
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. 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

Jul 1st- Sep 12th: Tweed Museum of Art presents Brave, Strong, True: Selections from the Potlatch Collection of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Illustrations
Time: Museum Hours: Tues 9 am - 8pm, Wed - Fri 9 am -4:30 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m.
The Potlatch Corp./Northwest Paper Co. ran one of the most successful business-to business ad campaigns of the 1930s. On the advice of Chicago promoter Frank. I. Cash, Potlatch, headquartered in Cloquet, Minnesota, began using the image and reputation of the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to sell the company's printing papers. In 1981, the Potlatch Corporation donated 374 of its famed "Mountie" illustrations to the Tweed Museum of Art, where they are preserved and made available in exhibitions. Free and open to the public. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call 218-726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html

Jul 1st- Oct 17th: You and Yours:Images of Family --A Curatorial Project by Patricia Briggs
Time: Museum Hours: Tues 9 am - 8pm, Wed - Fri 9 am -4:30 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m.
The Tweed Museum of Art is pleased to announce its newest exhibition: You and Yours: Images of Family. Conceived by art historian and curator Patricia Briggs, this exhibition is the result of her exploration into the Tweed Museum Collection. Participating artists are George Cochrane (Brooklyn, NY), Amy DiGennaro (Minneapolis), Ana Lois-Borzi (Minneapolis, born Argentina), Xavier Tavera (Minneapolis), and Katherine Yuksel (Kingston, Ontario, Canada). Video works in the exhibition are by Emily Atchison, Monica Haller, Brendan Leahy, Gudrun Lock and Peter McLarnan of Minneapolis, and Jennifer Steensma Hoag (Grand Rapids, MI).Free and open to the public. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call 218-726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html

Jul 1st- Dec 20th: Entertaining the Gods: Yarn Paintings of the Mexican Huichol
Time: Museum Hours: Tues 9 am - 8pm, Wed - Fri 9 am -4:30 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m
The Tweed Museum of Art announces a new exhibition of symbolic paintings made with colorful strands of yarn, by native Huichol (WEE-chol) people of Mexico. The works in this exhibition are drawn from a set of twenty-four Huichol yarn paintings which were donated to the Tweed Museum of Art in 2009, by a generous private patron. Free and open to the public. Held at the Tweed Museum of Art.
Call 218-726-8222
http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/index.html

Jul 2nd: First Fridays at Split Rock Lighthouse - Charlie McGuire
Time: 7:45 pm
Charlie Maguire, master songwriter, singer and music educator, offers songs of Minnesota - accumulated in his career as official “Singing Ranger” of the National Park Service; as “Centennial Troubadour” of the MN State Parks centennial and ten years of appearances on the Prairie Home Companion radio show. Acoustical guitar, thoughtful folksongs, Minnesota history and Charlie’s good humor --- a wonderful addition to the Fourth of July weekend. As a complement to all First Friday programs, there will be a scheduled lighting of the lighthouse beacon at sunset, as a separate component. Tickets are $10.00 and "advance" purchase only. Held at Split Rock Lighthouse.
Call (218) 226-6372
http://www.mnhs.org/splitrock

Jul 2nd: John Hiatt & The Combo
Time: 7:30 pm
John Hiatt is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter. John Hiatt’s career has spanned more than 30 years and his songs have been covered by everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and BB King to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and The Neville Brothers. He indulges in a variety of musical styles including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt is best known for his 1987 album Bring the Family. One of the cuts from the album, “Have a Little Faith in Me,” has been covered by a number of artists including Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore and Bon Jovi. Hiatt released his latest album The Open Road in the spring of 2010. Tickets: $65 | $55 | $45. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 2nd- Jul 4th: St. Louis River Historical Encampment
Time: All day
Historic re-enactment of the life styles pre 1840. Step back in time & experience living history. Traders, craftsmen, music and entertainment for all. Held at Dunlap Island in Cloquet, MN.
Call (218) 879-9151
http://www.cloquet.com

Jul 3rd: Book Signing: Debra Fraser
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Author of "A Fabulous Fair Alphabet".Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 3rd: Book Signing: Victoria Haugen
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm
Author of "Big Blue's Wish". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 3rd: Riding the Wind 25th Anniversary
Time: 7:30 pm
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first performance of Riding the Wind in 1985. It is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield featuring the founding fathers (and mothers) of the Apostle Islands area with stories of Red Cliff and Old La Pointe. Come see it with friends for the first time or, as so many have done, see and hear it again, again, and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 3rd: Thank You Duluth FREE 4th of July Comedy Show
Time: 9 pm
A medlie of comedians including Tom Robinson, John Peterman, Randy Ankarlo, Jodi Maruska (who just headlined a few weeks ago). And others. Big Free Party. Invite your coworkers and friends. I will put them all together. Fun fun fun. Let me know so I can reserve a space. Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 3rd- Jul 4th: Duluth Huskies vs. Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers
Time: Sat.7:05 pm / Sun. 5:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 4th: 4th of July Celebration
Time: All day
Live bands, parade, BBQ's, food vendors, car show, bingo and fireworks. Held in Veteran's Park in Cloquet, MN.
Call (218) 390-3798
http://www.visitcloquet.com

Jul 4th: Duluth Fourth Fest
Time: Bayfront Festival Park gates open at 12 noon
The Midwest’s greatest Fourth of July celebration and fireworks extravaganza! Bayfront Festival Park gates open at 12 noon with food and craft vendors. Headlining this year's festival is the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra.
Artists include:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm is Mandi Perkins
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm is Crescent Moon - the 2010 Winner of the Battle of the Bands
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm is Circuit Breakers
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm is Mynx
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm is a Special “Swingin’ America” presentation by the Randy Lee Band
8:15 pm - 10:10 pm is the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

At 8:10 pm there will be a special F-16 flyover by the
148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard. The fireworks display presented by Visit Duluth, the city's convention and visitor's bureau, begins at 10:10 pm. The fireworks display will be fully synchronized to a musical program broadcast on 92.1 Lite FM.
Call (800) 438-5884
http://visitduluth.com/events/fourthfest.php

Jul 4th: Elegant Hors D’oeuvres Cruise – Vista Queen
Time: Cruise will depart from the DECC at 8:30pm
Cruise will include a hot and cold hors d’oeuvres reception catered by Savories Catering. Unlimited domestic beer and house wine included. Other alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. A 3 hour cruise (approximately-will return after the fireworks commence). Pricing: Adults: $69.95. Held aboard the Vista Fleet Cruises.
Call (877) 883-4002
http://www.vistafleet.com

Jul 4th: Star Spangled Dinner Cruise – Vista Star
Time: Cruise will depart from the DECC at 7:30pm
Plated Dinner featuring a choice of prime rib, champagne chicken breast, baked walleye, or vegetable lasagna. A 4 hour cruise (approximately-will return after the fireworks commence).Pricing: Adults-$59.95/ Children-$49.95 (Ages 3-14). Held aboard the Vista Fleet Cruises.
Call (877) 883-4002
http://www.vistafleet.com

Jul 5th: Book Signing: Julie Kramer
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Author of "Silencing Sam". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 5th- Jul 9th: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center's "The Pier History Tour"
Time: 1 pm & 3 pm (weather permitting)
A 30-minute walking tour will introduce visitors to the exciting history of Canal Park. The program will explore the history of the Duluth Ship Canal, the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, canal shipwrecks, lighthouses, and dozens of other related topics. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is Free and open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the summer season.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 5th- Jul 9th: The Duluth Playhouse Children's Theatre Summer Camps
Time:
Ages 5-6. The Little Red Hen. Meet the Little Red Hen she is working hard to perfect her bread recipe. The only trouble is none of her friends on the Farm will help. Can Red motivate her Barnyard Gang? Will her friends discover the secret toher bread recipe? Find out if they live happily ever after at our showcase performance on the Playhouse Main Stage. Call for prices and times. Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jul 6th: Chester Creek Concerts
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Chester Creek Concerts presents "Fish-heads". Admission is free. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating, while enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting of Chester Bowl at 1801 East Skyline Parkway.
Call (218) 730-4300

Jul 6th: In-Store Book Group
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Discussion led by Anita Zager, new members always welcome. Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 6th: Live “Jazz” Music-Billy Bernard
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Tuesday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 6th: Moose Lake Area Historical Society Antique Appraisals
Time: 7:00 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

Jul 7th: 10th Annual Classic Car Show & Harley Revue
Time: 5 pm
Six blocks of classic cars and motorcycles to check out. In addition to the cars and bikes, music is featured on each block. Bands scheduled to appear are Don't Panic, Hoot Owls, Park Avenue, Rock A Billy Revue, ShackShackers, and Sweet Grass. Held Downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com

Jul 7th: Concerts by the Lake
Time: 7:00 pm
Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Sandwiches from "Nature's Prime Organic Food" available for purchase. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune.Price: Free. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estates.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org

Jul 7th: Free Family Ice Skating
Time: 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Held at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.
Call (218) 464-1711
http://www.duluthheritagesportscenter.com

Jul 7th: Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Time: 7:30 pm
Tenor William Bastian opens the 2010 LSCO season in Brad Bombardier's opera Night Call Collect. Season Ticket $70/ Season Ticket for Seniors $60(65 and older)/ Single Adult ticket $20/ Single Student ticket $10(with valid ID)/ Children 12 and under $6. This special concert will be held in the Sacred Heart Music Center at 201 W 1st Street in Duluth.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.lakesuperiorchamberorchestra.org/

Jul 7th: Lake Superior Ragtime Society "Summer Mini-Bash"
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Let our talented local and those musicians from outside the Twin Ports entertain you with their performances of Ragtime and its related music. Food and beverages available from a special limited menu for the occasion. Ragtime is a Good Time. Held at the Dry Dock Banquet Facility, Party Room.
Call (218) 724-7696

Jul 7th: Live "Blue Grass" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Wednesday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 7th: Sailboat Races
Time: 6 pm
Best vantage point to watch the sailboat races is at Historic Fitger's. Outdoor dining, shopping, and hotel on the shore of Lake Superior.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Jul 7th: UMD Market Day in the Plaza
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Farmer's market, art vendors, and local music. Held at Kirby Drive/UMD Stores
Call (218) 726-7286
http://www.umdstores.com

Jul 7th: 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

Jul 7th- Jul 9th: Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days Festival
Time: All day
Make Downtown Duluth your destination for its annual summer shopping celebration. Get in on great shopping, mouth-watering food, toe-tapping music and fun for the kids during this annual event in the heart of the city. So stroll the street and experience how the community spirit really comes alive in Duluth's Downtown.
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com

Jul 7th- Jul 11th: Fitger's Sidewalk Festival
Time: All day
Outdoor dining, Shopping specials, Entertainment nightly. Held at Fitger's.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Jul 8th: Best of the Big Top
Time: 7:30 pm
This is the show for those of you who want a musical taste of all that is Chautauqua. The first half features a selection of songs and scenes from our original musicals illustrated on the big screen with magnificent photographs and film. The second half puts the spotlight on our players in the Big Top band with musical pieces old and new. The famous Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers break out the best of their musical chops, illuminated by the big screen visuals and punctuated by comedy, poetry and stories. This is a high-energy romp through the best of the best, a taste of what the Big Top is - and it is fantastic! Each show is a different and unique mix of Blue Canvas Orchestra and crowd favorites. Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 8th: Live "Celtic" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 8th: Live “Celtic” Music-Nori Perrinne & Guests
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 8th: Rock The Block Summer Concert Series
Time: 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Rock The Block Summer Concert Series presents the reggae band Uprising. Held in Downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com

Jul 8th: Sidewalk Days 1st Street Dance
Time: 8 pm
Dance in the streets in front of Ace's on First and Roscoe's Pioneer Bar
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com

Jul 8th- Jul 11th: Summer Clearance Sidewalk Sale
Time: Mall hours
Held at the Miller Hill Mall.
Call (218) 733-9101
http://www.simon.com

Jul 9th: Avett Brothers
Time: 7:30 pm
Avett Brothers There is no harmony like brotherly harmony. Something indelible in the weave of voices and play of sensibilities is stamped into the fraternal DNA and also stems from a lifetime of shared experiences. You can clearly hear fraternal magic at work in the songs of Scott and Seth Avett, better known as the Avett Brothers, as well. That magic is abundantly evident on I and Love and You, the Avett Brothers’ big-label debut. Its 13 songs are delivered in a style that defies pigeonholing but might be described as a rootsy amalgam of folk, country, bluegrass, rock and pop - even a jab of punk-style dynamics here and there. Tickets: $42. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 9th: Beaner's Central presents Jeff Litman Band
Time: 8 pm
Also performing Tree Veins And Billy Don't Be A Hero. Cost: $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com

Jul 9th: SPECIAL SIEUR DU LUTH 2010 EVENT:CARL ORFF'S Dramatic Cantata - CARMINA BURANA
Time: 7:30 PM
Northern Lights Music Festival presents:CARL ORFF'S Dramatic Cantata - CARMINA BURANA
Fully Staged and Costumed with
Two Pianos and Percussion.
John de los Santos, Director; Dr.
Lourin Plant, Conducting.
Sara Skelton, Soprano.
Maxim Mikhailov, Bass Baritone.
Vera Mariner, as the Roasted Swan.
Members of the East Range Choral Society,Barbara Baldrica, Director and Members of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Held at the Weber Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.northernlightsmusic.org/

Jul 9th- Jun 11th: Duluth Huskies vs. Alexandria Beetles
Time: Fri. & Sat 7:05 pm/ Sun 5:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 9th- Jul 10th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Stephano and AJ Finney
Time: 6:30 pm & 9 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended! Mention "Online Special" when you reserve!Friday - First 10 get dinner free! Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 10th: Book Signing: Roger LeLievre
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Author of "Know Your Ships". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 10th: Cruise Ship "Clelia II" Visits Duluth
Time: Arrive 6 am/Depart 6 pm (subject to change)
Duluth extends an enthusiastic welcome to the luxury cruise ship, Clelia II, which offers one-way, seven day voyages on the magnificent Great Lakes and utilizes Duluth and Toronto as destination/departure cities. This is a private, yacht-like cruise ship that accommodates 100 guests in 50 suites, all with private balconies and numerous deluxe amenities. Docked behind the DECC.
Arrival/Departure Dates*
June 26
July 10
July 24
September 4
September 18
*Arrive 6 am/Depart 6 pm (subject to change)
Call (800) 438-5884
http://www.visitduluth.com/featured/cleliaII.php

Jul 10th: Fifth Annual Bayfront Reggae Festival
Time: 11 am - 10 pm
Bayfront Reggae Festival is a tribute to reggae music and those artists who spread the message of love, hope and equality for all people across the globe. As the largest reggae music festival in Minnesota, international performers will entertain while you enjoy Caribbean food, beverages, and a variety of artisans displaying their wares. Bayfront Festival Park is located right by the water and serves as the premier location for musical events. Visit our Web site for updates on the 2010 lineup, tickets, hotel accommodations, and directions. Full concessions available; no coolers, cans or bottles, please. Held at Bayfront Festival Park.
Call (218) 834-5037
http://www.bayfrontreggae.com

Jul 10th: Riding the Wind 25th Anniversary
Time: 7:30 pm
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first performance of Riding the Wind in 1985. It is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield featuring the founding fathers (and mothers) of the Apostle Islands area with stories of Red Cliff and Old La Pointe. Come see it with friends for the first time or, as so many have done, see and hear it again, again, and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 10th: Rose Fest
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Rose Fest will take place at the Leif Erickson Rose Garden. It consists of guided tours of the garden and several mini-classes and demonstrations geared toward helping the beginner grow roses. Free to the Public.
Call (218) 728-3370
http://www.dgfs.us/lsrs

Jul 10th: Rose Show
Time: 12 pm - 3:30 pm
At the Rose Show, a great number of varieties of roses can be seen side by side, and a People's Choice fragrance contest will be held. Anyone can enter the Rose Show: entries are accepted from 6:30 am - 9:30 am.; novice categories are beginner friendly, and vases are provided. free to the public. Held at First Lutheran Church.
Call (218) 728-3370
http://www.dgfs.us/lsrs

Jul 10th: Street Dance
Time: 8:00 pm - Midnight
Dancing in the Street with beverages available. Free. Held at 100 West Block of Superior Street.
Call (218) 727-1559

Jul 10th: Teatro Zuccone presents BNLX
Time: 7 pm
An early evening of music with....
BNLX (Twin Cities)
The Surfactants (T.C/Duluth)
Albino Ghost Monkey (Rice Lake)
Tickets: $5. Held at Teatro Zuccone.
Call (218) 336-1414
http://www.teatrozuccone.com

Jul 10th- Jul 11th: Grand Marais Arts Festival
Time: All day
Juried Art Fair with 60+ booths. WIde variety of art, pottery, jewelry by the Grand Marais Harbor. Free admission. Held downtown Grand Marais.
Call (218) 387-2737
http://www.GrandMaraisArtColony.org

Jul 11th: Book Signing: Larry Christianson
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm
Author of "Selected Poetry". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 11th: Wild Woods and Waters Guest Host Larry Long
Time: 7:30 pm
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first performance of Riding the Wind in 1985. It is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield featuring the founding fathers (and mothers) of the Apostle Islands area with stories of Red Cliff and Old La Pointe. Come see it with friends for the first time or, as so many have done, see and hear it again, again, and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 12th- Jul 16th: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center's "The Pier History Tour"
Time: 1 pm & 3 pm (weather permitting)
A 30-minute walking tour will introduce visitors to the exciting history of Canal Park. The program will explore the history of the Duluth Ship Canal, the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, canal shipwrecks, lighthouses, and dozens of other related topics. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is Free and open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the summer season.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 12th- Jul 16th: Vertical Endeavors Summer Climbing Camps
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Summer Climbing Camps:
Base Camp (Ages 6-9)
Peak Experience (Ages 10-12)
High Summit Adventure (Ages 13-16)
1/2 Day Camps: $100 Members/ $120 Non Members. Held at Vertical Endeavors.
Call (218) 279-9980
http://www.verticalendeavors.com

Jul 13th: Book Signing: William Kent Kreuger
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Author of "Heaven's Keep". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 13th: Chester Creek Concerts
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Chester Creek Concerts presents "Rough Roads". Admission is free. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating, while enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting of Chester Bowl at 1801 East Skyline Parkway.
Call (218) 730-4300

Jul 13th: Live “Jazz” Music-Billy Bernard
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Tuesday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 13th: Restaurant 301 Cooking Class: Picnic Foods
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 Gina at (218)733-5660. Held in the Split Rock Room at the Sheraton.
Call (218) 733-5660

Jul 13th- Jul 16th: The Duluth Playhouse Children's Theatre Summer Camps
Time:
Ages 7-10. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears. Based on the famous West African Folktale. Mosquito tells tall tales to his jungle friends. His stories set off a chain reaction with both silly and serious consequences. Will Mosquito learn to tell the truth and will his friends listen? Find out what happens when the jungle collides at our final showcase on the Playhouse Main Stage. Call for prices and times. Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jul 14th: Concerts by the Lake
Time: 7:00 pm
Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Sandwiches from "Nature's Prime Organic Food" available for purchase. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune. Price: Free. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estates.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org

Jul 14th: Free Family Ice Skating
Time: 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Held at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.
Call (218) 464-1711
http://www.duluthheritagesportscenter.com

Jul 14th: Ice Cream Social
Time: 5 pm- 8 pm
Old fashioned family fun includes food at “yester-year” prices, carriage rides, music and entertainment, games, cake walk and free tours of the mansion. *Last tour departs at approx 7:30 pm. This event is free and is held at Fairlawn Mansion. RAIN DATE Thursday, July 15.
Call (715) 394-5712
http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org

Jul 14th: Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Time: 7:30 pm
Featuring "Night Call Collect" with Northland tenor extrodinare Bill Bastien (20 year anniversary of the original premiere). Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.lakesuperiorchamberorchestra.org/

Jul 14th: Live "Blue Grass" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Wednesday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 14th: Sailboat Races
Time: 6 pm
Best vantage point to watch the sailboat races is at Historic Fitger's. Outdoor dining, shopping, and hotel on the shore of Lake Superior.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Jul 14th: UMD Market Day in the Plaza
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Farmer's market, art vendors, and local music. Held at Kirby Drive/UMD Stores.
Call (218) 726-7286
http://www.umdstores.com

Jul 14th: 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

Jul 14th- Jul 17th: Sieur Du Luth Summer Arts Festival presents Don Giovanni, an opera by W.A. Mozart
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mozart's telling of the adventures of Don Juan, the great seducer. Surrounded by the drama, the music, and the spectacle of opera, enter Don Giovanni's world of conquests, duels to the death, betrayals, tricks, and, in the end, his condemnation to hell, all told in the film noir style and with a touch of humor. Don Giovanni is presented as part of the Sieur Du Luth Opera Training Program. Admission: $20 adult; $18 senior; $8 student/child; $6 UMD student/faculty/staff. Held at Marshall Performing Arts Center - mainstage/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.umdartsfest.com

Jul 15th: In-Store Book Group: Chapter & Verse
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Split by Swati Avasthi and Bad to the Bone (Down Girl and Sit) by Lucy Nolan. Discussions led by Linda Glaser, a discussion group for adults who read and enjoy children's and young adult literature. Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 15th: Joan Baez
Time: 7:30 pm
In 2009, Joan Baez filled the tent and played to an adoringly crowd. She had such a great experience on our stage she’s back again. A stunning soprano, Joan's natural vibrato lent a taut, nervous tension to everything she sang. In the traditional songs she mastered, there was an acknowledgment of the human condition. Fifty years on, she continues to show renewed vitality and passion in her concerts and records, and is more comfortable than ever inside her own skin. In this troubled world, to paraphrase “Wings,” she will always continue to seek “a place where they can hear me when I sing.” Tickets: $65 | $55 | $45. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 15th: Live "Celtic" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 15th: Live “Celtic” Music-Nori Perrinne & Guests
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 15th: LUNCH WITH THE HISTORY PEOPLE
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Mark Atkinson speaks about "The Lakeside and Lester Park Area of Duluth, MN." held at St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center in the Ruth Maney Room.
Call (218) 733-7586
http://www.thehistorypeople.org

Jul 15th- Jul 16th: Duluth Huskies vs. St. Cloud Riverbats
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 15th- Jul 17th: Hermantown Summer Fest
Time: Please visit the Web site for times of scheduled events
Please visit the Web site for a complete list of events. Held in Hermantown, MN.
Call
http://www.hermantownsummerfest.com

Jul 15th- Jul 18th: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Producers"
Time: Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
The Producers, Mel Brooks’ comic tour de force, won a record twelve Tony Awards in 2001. This rollicking production is filled with old-fashioned Broadway glitz, show-stopping songs, wickedly inventive dances, and enough audacious humor to keep audiences laughing all the way home. Max Bailystock, a down on his luck Broadway producer, lassoes his milquetoast accountant Leo Bloom into a scheme to produce the biggest flop possible, on the premise that they can make more money from overselling a bomb than parlaying a hit. The preposterous “Springtime of Hitler” seems to be just the “sure to flop” script they are looking for to make all their theatrical dreams come true. Marvelously scandalous, outrageously campy, and downright zany, The Producers is one of the funniest, splashiest, flashiest musicals ever to hit the stage. $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jul 16th: 39th Annual Park Point 5-Miler
Time: 6:30 pm
The Park Point 5-Miler is the oldest road race in northern Minnesota. All net proceeds benefit the Young Athletes Foundation. This 5-mile run begins near the end of Park Point and participants run along Minnesota Avenue. A 2-mile walk and free youth races accompany the run. $25 on race day; $20 prior to race day.
Call (218) 727-0947
http://www.grandmasmarathon.com

Jul 16th: Duluth Art Institute EXPEDITION TRAIN-Cancelled. New send off information.
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
The Expedition Train set for this Friday at 9:30 pm has been canceled due to low ticket sales. An alternative celebration has been set for earlier in the evening on Friday: This Friday say Bon Voyage to the Smithsonian Exhibit "In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits" with music by Kip Jones. Don't miss the last chance to see the most popular art exhibit of the summer before it makes the long trek to Texas -- the next stop on its tour. Kip Jones will send off the exhibit in National Geographic style.Hours are 5 pm - 7 pm. Where: St. Louis Heritage & Arts Center aka the "Depot". Admission: $6 for everyone and anyone.
Call 218-733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitue.org

Jul 16th: Greater Downtown Council’s Movies in the Park
Time: Approx. 8:30 pm
Movie: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"(Rated PG-13). Movies in the Park is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers everyone the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the show under the stars. The movies are free and open to the public! Bring a blanket or folding chair and flashlight. Snacks will be available to buy. Held at Leif Erikson Park, 11th Ave. E. & London Rd. Show will be cancelled if it rains or if winds are too strong.
Call (715) 392-3480 (24-hour movie hot line number)
http://twinportsoutdoormovies.com/mitp.htm

Jul 16th: Los Lonely Boys
Time: 7:30 pm
Los Lonely Boys is a Grammy Award-winning rock band of brothers from San Angelo, Texas. They play a style of music which they dub as Texican Rock n’ Roll, combining elements of rock and roll, blues, soul, country, and Tejano. Their debut single, “Heaven”, was a Number One hit on the Billboard adult contemporary chart and reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. The trio released a tribute EP titled 1969 in October 2009 paying homage to the 40th anniversary of one history’s most fabled years; the album features covers of Santana's “Evil Ways”, The Doors' “Roadhouse Blues”, Blind Faith's “Well All Right”, The Beatles’ “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” and Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie”. Tickets: $48 | $40 | $32. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 16th- Jul 17th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Justin Leon and Jodi White
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! Mention "Online Special" when you reserve!Friday - First 10 get dinner free! Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 16th- Jul 17th: Duluth Area Relay For Life
Time: 6 pm-6 am
Our Relay For Life is an overnight family-friendly community event which celebrates cancer survivors, funds reseach and cancer eduction, inspires the public to become involved in the American Cancer Society's advocacy efforts & makes important services possible for patients and their families. Planning and fundraising activities are year-round. Form a team or join a team now! Held at College of St. Scholastica Science Lawn.
Call (218) 348-3432
http://www.events.cancer.org/rflduluthmn

Jul 17th: 34th Annual Split Rock Bicycle Tour
Time: Registration/check-in will open at 6:30 am, with the ride beginning between 7:00 and 9:00 am (If you plan to ride the 100 mile tour, you will need to start by 8:00 am)
Come join us for one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the Midwest. This bike tour will take you along the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. You will experience spectacular lake views and gentle rolling terrain. This ride will be enjoyable for all levels of riders. The ride will start and end at the Ordean Building at 424 West Superior Street in Duluth, Minnesota. We will use the Ordean Building’s lower entrance on Michigan Street. After check-in, riders may choose an alternate starting location to avoid city traffic. Distances range from 15 to 100 miles.
Call (218) 724-2750
http://www.veloduluth.com/

Jul 17th: An Evening of Music to Support CHOICE, unlimited’s ARTS Program with Lookdown Moon and The Alrights
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm / Music at 7:30 pm
CHOICE, unlimited is a day program dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and persons who are experiencing barriers to employment and community inclusion. CHOICE, unlimited’s ARTS Program is having an evening of celebration and music to help raise funds to support its programming. It is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments CHOICE, unlimited’s artists are helping to make in the community. Please come support this wonderful cause and listen to fabulous music from accomplished local musicians. Bands performing include The Alrights and Lookdown Moon. The show is July 17th at Beaner’s Central in West Duluth. The show will begin at 7:30 pm and the price at the door will be $5. We will see you there!!
Call (218) 725-5869

Jul 17th: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Time: 7:30 pm
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band formed in Southern California during the spring of 1966 as a scruffy, young jug band. 42 years later, the quartet (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter and John McEuen) is still going strong. With a career that spans five decades, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has gone from a hippie jug band to pioneers of country rock, and their influence is still being felt today. Hits include "Dance Little Jean," "Workin' Man", "Long Hard Road", "Baby's Got A Hold On Me" and "Fishin' in the Dark". Tickets: $48 | $40 | $32. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 17th- Jul 18th: Duluth Air Show
Time: Gates Open @ 9:00 a.m. each day/Close @ 6:00 p.m. each day
The largest Airshow in Minnesota returns to the Duluth International Airport. The Duluth Airshow will be featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and a tribute to our veterans with Tora Tora Tora who will re-enact the bombing of Pearl Harbor with more than 9 Japanese Zero’s and pyrotechnics. Undoubtedly the most sought after aerial performers in the world, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will leave you breathless as six F-16 military jet aircraft take to the sky and perform their highly skilled maneuvers only inches apart. The United States Army Special Operations Parachute Team will make their first ever visit to Minnesota. The Black Daggers are the best of the best and have won numerous awards throughout the world. There will also be plenty of entertainment, as well as hands-on exhibits and displays for the entire family. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will once again host the largest display of NASA artifacts in Minnesota including rides, exhibits, fun activities and a collection of space artifacts. For more information on the Duluth Airshow log onto www.duluthairshow.com, or by calling (218) 628-9996.
Call (218) 628-9996
http://www.duluthairshow.com

Jul 17th- Jul 18th: Duluth Huskies vs. Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers
Time: Sat. 7:05 pm/ Sun. 5:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 18th: Love Lake Superior Artisan & Info Fair
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Regional artisans and fine crafters with handmade items made in the Northland. Educational, environmental organizations, and local green businesses, too. Held at the First United Methodist Church - The Coppertop, 230 E Skyline Parkway.
Call (218) 525-5098
http://www.wendyupnorth.com

Jul 18th: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Time: 7:30 pm
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band formed in Southern California during the spring of 1966 as a scruffy, young jug band. 42 years later, the quartet (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter and John McEuen) is still going strong. With a career that spans five decades, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has gone from a hippie jug band to pioneers of country rock, and their influence is still being felt today. Hits include "Dance Little Jean," "Workin' Man", "Long Hard Road", "Baby's Got A Hold On Me" and "Fishin' in the Dark". Tickets: $48 | $40 | $32. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 19th- Jul 23rd: LAKE SUPERIOR MARITIME VISITOR CENTER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Time: 12:45 pm/1:45 pm/2:45 pm/3:45 pm
12:45"Up And Down The Soo Locks" - humorous fast-paced film illustrates the operations of the Soo Locks, the connecting link between Lake Superior and the Lower Lakes. 10 min. Video.
1:45"Paddle to the Sea" – story and adventures of a little boat launched on Lake Superior, as it makes its way 2,1000 miles down to the ocean. 30 min. Video.
2:45"Duluth - Superior: The Great Lakes Port" - introduction to the overall shipping activities of the Twin Ports with a focus on vessels and cargo's. 13 min. Video.
3:45 "Edmund Fitzgerald Ivestigation” – examination of the loss of the vessel in 1975 and the underwater expeditions of the wreck site. 30 min. Video.
The programs listed above will be held in the Lecture-hall of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Admission to all programs is free and the public is invited to attend.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 19th- Jul 23rd: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center's "The Pier History Tour"
Time: 1 pm & 3 pm (weather permitting)
A 30-minute walking tour will introduce visitors to the exciting history of Canal Park. The program will explore the history of the Duluth Ship Canal, the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, canal shipwrecks, lighthouses, and dozens of other related topics. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is Free and open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the summer season.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 20th: Book Signing: Kerck Kelsey
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Author of "Prairie Lightning: The Rise and Fall of William Drew Washburn". Held at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.
Call (218) 722-5267 or (800) 868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

Jul 20th: Chester Creek Concerts
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Chester Creek Concerts presents "Bill and Kate Isles". Admission is free. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating, while enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting of Chester Bowl at 1801 East Skyline Parkway.
Call (218) 730-4300

Jul 20th: Live “Jazz” Music-Billy Bernard
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Tuesday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 21st: Concerts by the Lake
Time: 7:00 pm
Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Sandwiches from "Nature's Prime Organic Food" available for purchase. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune. Price: Free. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estates.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org

Jul 21st: Corey Carlson
Time: 7:30 pm
Corey Carlson is an exceptional musician who electrifies audiences around the Midwest. It's sweet justice that he grew up here on the Ski Hill property, influenced by hundreds of past BTC performers. A very prolific songwriter who is backed by some of the Twin Cities' finest studio talent, Corey has produced two albums: Seeds and Jukebox Prophecies. His charismatic stage presence, tremendously versatile voice and rock solid instrumentation make him an annual favorite. Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 21st: Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Time: 7:30 pm
Featuring the Young Artist Piano Camp Winners. Season Ticket $70/ Season Ticket for Seniors $60(65 and older)/ Single Adult ticket $20/ Single Student ticket $10(with valid ID)/ Children 12 and under $6. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.lakesuperiorchamberorchestra.org/

Jul 21st: Live "Blue Grass" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Wednesday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 21st: Sailboat Races
Time: 6 pm
Best vantage point to watch the sailboat races is at Historic Fitger's. Outdoor dining, shopping, and hotel on the shore of Lake Superior.
Call (218) 722-0410
http://www.fitgers.com

Jul 21st: UMD Market Day in the Plaza
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Farmer's market, art vendors, and local music. Held at Kirby Drive/UMD Stores.
Call (218) 726-7286
http://www.umdstores.com

Jul 21st: Wednesday Night at the Races for Kids
Time: Registration is 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. & races begin at 6:00 p.m.
This race series for children is a great tradition for hundreds families throughout the Northland, and gives children ages 14 & under the opportunity to experience the sport of running in a relaxed and fun environment. Everybody is a Champion at Wednesday Night at the Races! This is a Young Athletes Foundation program. This event is free and race locations vary weekly. Please visit the Web site for specific locations.
Call (218) 727-0947
http://www.grandmasmarathon.com

Jul 21st: 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

Jul 21st- Jul 24th: National Association of S-Gaugers
Time: All day
Held at the DECC.
Call

Jul 21st- Jul 25th: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Producers"
Time: Wed-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
The Producers, Mel Brooks’ comic tour de force, won a record twelve Tony Awards in 2001. This rollicking production is filled with old-fashioned Broadway glitz, show-stopping songs, wickedly inventive dances, and enough audacious humor to keep audiences laughing all the way home. Max Bailystock, a down on his luck Broadway producer, lassoes his milquetoast accountant Leo Bloom into a scheme to produce the biggest flop possible, on the premise that they can make more money from overselling a bomb than parlaying a hit. The preposterous “Springtime of Hitler” seems to be just the “sure to flop” script they are looking for to make all their theatrical dreams come true. Marvelously scandalous, outrageously campy, and downright zany, The Producers is one of the funniest, splashiest, flashiest musicals ever to hit the stage. $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jul 21st- Jul 25th: Head of the Lakes Fair
Time: Please visit the Web site for times
Exhibits, carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and FUN. Held at the Head of the Lakes Fairground in Superior, WI.
Call (715) 394-7848
http://www.holfair.com

Jul 22nd: Lake Superior Zoo Summer Adventure Camps!
Time: 9 am - noon/ 1 pm - 4 pm
Barnyard Buddies. There’s still time to get into the upcoming adventure camps at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo camps offer a unique opportunity to learn about animals through hands-on exploration, games and art and crafts. Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Jul 22nd: Live "Celtic" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 22nd: Live “Celtic” Music-Nori Perrinne & Guests
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 22nd: Rock The Block Summer Concert Series
Time: 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Rock The Block Summer Concert Series presents Black Eyed Snakes. Held in Downtown Duluth.
Call (218) 727-8549
http://www.downtownduluth.com

Jul 22nd: Sieur Du Luth Jazz Concert
Time: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Greg Garrison on bass, Ryan Frane on piano, Tom Pfotenhauer on trumpet, and Dave Schmalenberger on drums rattle the walls with their hot jazz sound. Admission: $14-adult, $12-senior, $8-student, $6 UMD student/faculty/staff. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.umdartsfest.com

Jul 22nd: Songs of Souvenir Views
Time: 7:30 pm
In honor of Washburn's grand homecoming celebration, we are proud to present the music and big-screen visuals from Souvenir Views. This Nelson-Ferris Concert Company production, created in 1983 for the Washburn Centennial celebration, illustrates the rich history of our “Little Town on the Big Lake” that we call “Home Sweet Home”. Fire & Ice, Washburn High School's Show Choir, warms up the crowd with their tribute to The Beatles. Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 22nd- Jul 23rd: Duluth Huskies vs. Willmar Stingers
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 23rd: Greater Downtown Council’s Movies in the Park
Time: Approx. 8:20 pm
Movie: "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (Rated PG-13). Movies in the Park is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers everyone the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the show under the stars. The movies are free and open to the public! Bring a blanket or folding chair and flashlight. Snacks will be available to buy. Held at Leif Erikson Park, 11th Ave. E. & London Rd. Show will be cancelled if it rains or if winds are too strong.
Call (715) 392-3480 (24-hour movie hot line number)
http://twinportsoutdoormovies.com/mitp.htm

Jul 23rd: Riding the Wind
Time: 7:30 pm
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first performance of Riding the Wind in 1985. It is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield featuring the founding fathers (and mothers) of the Apostle Islands area with stories of Red Cliff and Old La Pointe. Come see it with friends for the first time or, as so many have done, see and hear it again, again, and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 23rd: Sieur Du Luth Song Recital
Time: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
A concert of songs performed by members of the Sieur Du Luth Opera Training Program. Admission: $10 - all seats. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.umdartsfest.com

Jul 23rd- Jul 24th: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents William Alexander and Gabe Kea
Time: 6:30 pm & 9 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended! Mention "Online Special" when you reserve!Friday - First 10 get dinner free! Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 23rd- Jul 25th: Carlton Daze Celebration
Time: All Day
Steak fry, golf tournament, vendors, live music, 5k run, bingo, parade and more. Admission varies with each event. Held in downtown Carlton, MN.
Call (218) 384-3322
http://www.carltondaze.com

Jul 23rd- Jul 25th: Lake Superior International Open
Time: All day
Duluth Table Tennis Tournament held at the DECC.
Call

Jul 24th: 2nd Annual Lincoln Park Mountain Bike Challenge & Festival
Time: 12:00 pm-9 pm
Enjoy a day in Lincoln Park that includes Mountain Bike Races, food vendors, raffle drawings, a beer garden, a bounce house for the kids and great live music. Participation fees vary by class. Festival open to the public. Please visit the Web site for more details. Held in Lincoln Park.
Call (21) 727-6573
http://www.LPBG.org

Jul 24th: Beaner's Central presents The Boomchucks
Time: 8 pm
Also playing The Mages,Stephanie Dykema,and Angela Brennan. Cost: $5. Held at Beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com

Jul 24th: Cruise Ship "Clelia II" Visits Duluth
Time: Arrive 6 am/Depart 6 pm (subject to change)
Duluth extends an enthusiastic welcome to the luxury cruise ship, Clelia II, which offers one-way, seven day voyages on the magnificent Great Lakes and utilizes Duluth and Toronto as destination/departure cities. This is a private, yacht-like cruise ship that accommodates 100 guests in 50 suites, all with private balconies and numerous deluxe amenities. Docked behind the DECC.
Arrival/Departure Dates*
June 26
July 10
July 24
September 4
September 18
*Arrive 6 am/Depart 6 pm (subject to change)
Call (800) 438-5884
http://www.visitduluth.com/featured/cleliaII.php

Jul 24th: Dave Mason
Time: 7:30 pm
Dave Mason's career spans over 37 years and has encompassed producing, performing and song writing. Not to mention being one of rock's greatest guitar players! Along with his induction as a founding member of the legendary group Traffic into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he struck gold with the album "Alone Together", which is considered a rock classic. This was followed by five albums for CBS⁄Sony including "Dave Mason" and "Mariposa De Oro", four of which received gold status. "Let It Flow", which has gone well over platinum, contained the classic "We Just Disagree.” Mason's “Feelin'Alright” is considered a rock and roll anthem, having been recorded by many artists, the best known being Joe Crocker. Tickets: $36 | $28 | $22. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 24th: Great Lakes BioBlitz
Time: 6 am - 6 pm
Join us at Dwight's Point in Superior for a fun, free citizen-science event for people of all ages. Explore Great Lakes biodiversity with some of the state's top field ecologists, including the Wisconsin DNR, the UW-Superior and Great Lakes Aquarium. The free event includes field trips, kids activities, guest speakers and an afternoon ride aboard the UW-Superior's research vessel the LL Smith. Rain or Shine.
Call (608) 261-4392
www.wisconservation.org

Jul 24th: Woman-Made : Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women
Time: 10 am-4 pm
Marvelous things made by northland women. Jewelry, pottery, books, painted chairs, herbs, photography, and much more. Lunch available at the fair. Held at the College of St. Scholastica/Somers Lounge, 1200 Kenwood Ave.
Call

Jul 24th- Jul 25th: Duluth Huskies vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
Time: Sat. 7:05 pm/ Sun. 5:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 24th- Sep 19th: Full View – Panoramic Photographs by Val Doherty and John Gregor
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm - Wednesday through Saturday.
Pastel evening light on the big lake, a winter waterfalls after a fresh late winter snow fall, a harbor with the clearing storm clouds, these are some of the images in “Full View” an exhibit of panorama photography by renowned nature photographers John Gregor and Val Doherty. The images depict the expanse of Lake Superior and the surrounding region in a new and unusual way. The final panoramic prints have been assembled using multiple image files, sometimes up to several dozen. This unique way of image making has resulted in photographs that give you the powerful sensation of standing on the ledge-rock edge and gazing across the largest fresh water expanse in the world. Held at Waterfront Gallery, Two Harbors.
Call (218) 834.0756
http://www.waterfront-gallery.com.

Jul 25th: Blue Canvas Christmas
Time: 7:30 pm
Welcome to Christmas in July! It is way too cold in December for a Big Top celebration under canvas- so let's celebrate now. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater (if you dare) and join us for some caroling, egg nog, and holiday comedy sketches with our Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers and special guests Liz Woodworth, Noah Siegler, Jeremy Oswald, and John Munson. A new "Blue Canvas Christmas" album will be created from the music of the night - be sure it's on your gift list! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 26th: Beaner's Central Customer Appreciation Day!
Time: 6:30 am - 8 pm
It's been 11 YEARS! We would like to thank all our customers in a special way. Everyone will receive 1/2 off all espresso drinks and brewed coffee ALL DAY from 6:30am until 8pm! Thank You & Don't Miss Out! Held at beaner's Central Concert Coffeehouse.
Call (218) 624-5957
http://www.beanerscentral.com

Jul 26th: Carol Vaness Master Class
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
World-renown opera star launched her professional singing career at the New York City Opera, where she appeared regularly from 1979 to 1983. Since then, she has sung on the world's biggest stages and at premier music festivals, collaborated with today's foremost conductors in operatic and symphonic repertoires, appeared on numerous television broadcasts throughout North America and Europe, and compiled a distinguished catalog of recordings. Admission: $5 - all seats. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.umdartsfest.com

Jul 26th: Lake Superior Zoo Summer Adventure Camps!
Time: 9 am - noon/ 1 pm - 4 pm (2 Sessions)
Animal Scene Investigation (ASI). There’s still time to get into the upcoming adventure camps at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo camps offer a unique opportunity to learn about animals through hands-on exploration, games and art and crafts. Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Jul 26th: Pizza Lucé presents The Awful Truth Tour
Time: 10 pm
Featuring: Abstract Rude, Musab and 2one8. Tickets $7. Held at Pizza Luce.
Call (218) 727-7400
http://www.pizzaluce.com

Jul 26th- Jul 28th: Duluth Huskies vs. Mankato MoonDogs
Time: Mon. Tues. & Wed. 7:05 pm
Reserved seating is $8/general seating is $6. Held at the Historic Wade Stadium.
Call (218) 786-9909
http://www.duluthhuskies.com

Jul 26th- Jul 30th: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center's "The Pier History Tour"
Time: 1 pm & 3 pm (weather permitting)
A 30-minute walking tour will introduce visitors to the exciting history of Canal Park. The program will explore the history of the Duluth Ship Canal, the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, canal shipwrecks, lighthouses, and dozens of other related topics. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is Free and open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. during the summer season.
Call (218) 720-5260
http://www.lsmma.com

Jul 27th: Chester Creek Concerts
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Chester Creek Concerts presents "Busterville Blues Rock". Admission is free. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating, while enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting of Chester Bowl at 1801 East Skyline Parkway.
Call (218) 730-4300

Jul 27th: Lake Superior Zoo Summer Adventure Camps!
Time: 9 am - noon/1 pm - 4 pm (2 Sessions)
Animal All-Stars.There’s still time to get into the upcoming adventure camps at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo camps offer a unique opportunity to learn about animals through hands-on exploration, games and art and crafts. Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Jul 27th: Live “Jazz” Music-Billy Bernard
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Tuesday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 27th- Aug 1st: National Marriage Encounters
Time: varies with each event
Events being held at different locations throughout the City of Duluth.
Call

Jul 28th: Concerts by the Lake
Time: 7:00 pm
Get out your dancing shoes! The Jim Melde Big Band is back at Glensheen for these treasured community concerts. Enjoy the tunes while taking in the breathtaking view on Glensheen’s Lake Superior shoreline. Sandwiches from "Nature's Prime Organic Food" available for purchase. Named a “best bet” by the Duluth News Tribune. Price: Free. Held at the Glensheen Historic Estates.
Call (888) 454-GLEN
http://www.glensheen.org

Jul 28th: Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Time: 7:30 pm
Featuring the Quartet Project. Season Ticket $70/ Season Ticket for Seniors $60(65 and older)/ Single Adult ticket $20/ Single Student ticket $10(with valid ID)/ Children 12 and under $6. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8877
http://www.lakesuperiorchamberorchestra.org/

Jul 28th: Lake Superior Zoo Summer Adventure Camps!
Time: 9 am - noon/ 1 pm - 4 pm (2 Sessions)
Animal Mythbusters. There’s still time to get into the upcoming adventure camps at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo camps offer a unique opportunity to learn about animals through hands-on exploration, games and art and crafts. Held at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Call (218) 730-4500
http://www.lszoo.org

Jul 28th: Live "Blue Grass" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Wednesday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 28th: Sailboat Races
Time: 6 pm
Best vantage point to watch the sailboat races is at Historic Fitger's. Outdoor dining, shopping, and hotel on the shore of Lake Superior.
Call (218) 722-0410
httpp://www.fitgers.com

Jul 28th: UMD Market Day in the Plaza
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Farmer's market, art vendors, and local music. Held at Kirby Drive/UMD Stores.
Call (218) 726-7286
http://www.umdstores.com

Jul 28th: Wednesday Night at the Races for Kids
Time: Registration is 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. & races begin at 6:00 p.m.
This race series for children is a great tradition for hundreds families throughout the Northland, and gives children ages 14 & under the opportunity to experience the sport of running in a relaxed and fun environment. Everybody is a Champion at Wednesday Night at the Races! This is a Young Athletes Foundation program. This event is free and race locations vary weekly. Please visit the Web site for specific locations.
Call (218) 727-0947
http://www.grandmasmarathon.com

Jul 28th: 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

Jul 28th- Aug 1st: Duluth Playhouse presents "The Producers"
Time: Wed-Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2 pm
The Producers, Mel Brooks’ comic tour de force, won a record twelve Tony Awards in 2001. This rollicking production is filled with old-fashioned Broadway glitz, show-stopping songs, wickedly inventive dances, and enough audacious humor to keep audiences laughing all the way home. Max Bailystock, a down on his luck Broadway producer, lassoes his milquetoast accountant Leo Bloom into a scheme to produce the biggest flop possible, on the premise that they can make more money from overselling a bomb than parlaying a hit. The preposterous “Springtime of Hitler” seems to be just the “sure to flop” script they are looking for to make all their theatrical dreams come true. Marvelously scandalous, outrageously campy, and downright zany, The Producers is one of the funniest, splashiest, flashiest musicals ever to hit the stage. $23 adults/$21 seniors (65+)/$15 youth & students/$19 Groups (15+). Held at The Duluth Playhouse.
Call (218) 733-7555
http://www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jul 28th- Aug 3rd: Tall Ships Duluth 2010
Time: Bayfront Festival Park is open Thursday 11 am-8 pm/Friday-Sunday 8 am-8 pm/ Tall Ship Tours Friday-Sunday 9 am- 5 pm
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the shores of the world’s greatest lake. It’s a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Featuring a fleet of international vessels racing to six cities in the U.S. and Canada, this is Lake Superior’s only port of call for the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge 2010®. The festival grounds open Thursday, July 29. Come for the grand entry, departure and everything in between.
July 28: Ships in Port
July 29: The Parade of Sail, Opening Ceremonies, Bayfront Festival Park Opens
July 29-August 1 Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance
July 30-August 1: On Board Ships Tours
August 3: Ships depart for next leg of the Tall Ships Challenge 2010
Call (800) 438-5884
http://visitduluth.com/tall-ships/

Jul 29th: Bally Hoo Haw Comedy Show with Michael Perry
Time: 7:30 pm
Bally Hoo Haw is a night of Big Top comedy and tomfoolery featuring our own Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers as well as special guests Liz Woodworth, Noah Siegler, and author and humorist Michael Perry. Remember the old musical variety shows like The Carol Burnett Show? Hee Haw? Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in? Well this is nothing like them. Except that we'll feature music and comic sketches and funny bits all woven together in two hours of belly-laughing good fun. Isn't that just what we need? Indeed! Tickets: $18 | $9. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 29th: Live "Celtic" Music
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake.
Call (218) 728-1192
http://www.sirbens.com

Jul 29th: Live “Celtic” Music-Nori Perrinne & Guests
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Free and is held every Thursday at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 29th: Sieur Du Luth Opera Scenes
Time: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Scenes and arias from your favorite operas performed by members of the Sieur Du Luth Opera Training Program. Admission: $10 - all seats. Held at Weber Music Hall/UMD.
Call (218) 726-8561
http://www.umdartsfest.com

Jul 29th- Jul 31st: Riverside Country Music Festival
Time: Varies throughout the days.
The Riverside Country Music Festival is proud to announce that it will officially contribute a portion of net proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. The festival in its 2nd year, will feature fifteen national performers and several local and regional performers over three days. Among those appearing will be Steel Magnolia, winner of the hit CMT show Can You Duet, and currently at the number five position on country music’s top 40 charts, with their debut single, Keep On Lovin You. Others making appearances at this year’s event are Mark Wills, Josh Gracin, The Eli Young Band, John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Jamie O’Neal, Daryl Singletary, and Andy Griggs, just to name a few. The event is held in Cotton, MN.
Call (218) 482-3258
http://www.riversidemusicfestival.com

Jul 29th- Aug 1st: North Shore Dragon Boat Festival
Time: All day
Harbor races, music, and family fun. Everyone welcome to paddle. Free admission. Held at the Grand Marais Harbor.
Call (888) 922-5000
http://www.grandmarais.com

Jul 29th- Sep 26th: Wing Young Huie: Retrospective
Time: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wing Young Huie won his first blue ribbon for photography at a competition at the Duluth Art Institute. In 2000 he had a solo show at the Walker Art Center and received international acclaim for his work. On July 29 he returns to the Duluth Art Institute for a midcareer retrospective. Held in the George Morrison Gallery at the Depot.
Call (218) 733-7560
http://www.duluthartinstitue.org .

Jul 29th- Oct 16th: Northern Printmakers Alliance Group Exhibit: Northern Summer
Time: Gallery Hours: 1 - 6, Friday through Sunday
A group exhibit featuring a close-up look at the multiple rewards of a Northern Summer through the kaleidascopic viewpoint of the 36 members of the Northern Printmakers Alliance. Includes woodcuts, screenprints, etchings, stone lithography, monoprints and other handmade original prints media. Artists include Betsy Bowen, Cecilia Lieder, Tom Rauchenfels, Beckie Prange, Kurt Seaberg, and many others. Held at Northern Prints Gallery.
Call (218) 724-5212

Jul 30th: Greater Downtown Council’s Movies in the Park
Time: Approx. 8:15 pm
Movie: "The Goonies" (Rated PG). Movies in the Park is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers everyone the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the show under the stars. The movies are free and open to the public! Bring a blanket or folding chair and flashlight. Snacks will be available to buy. Held at Leif Erikson Park, 11th Ave. E. & London Rd. Show will be cancelled if it rains or if winds are too strong.
Call (715) 392-3480 (24-hour movie hot line number)
http://twinportsoutdoormovies.com/mitp.htm

Jul 30th: School of the Minnesota Ballet Student Summer Presentation
Time: noon
Northland and out-of-area students from the school’s Summer Intensive demonstrate ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and character (European folk dance) and perform works they have choreographed. Held at the Dululth Public Library Plaza.
Call (218) 529-3742
http://www.minnesotaballet.org

Jul 30th: The Machine performs Pink Floyd
Time: 7:30 pm
The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, large clubs and casinos across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes, Buffalo's Artpark, and Germany’s Rock of Ages. Tickets: $36 | $28 | $22. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

Jul 30th- Jul 31st: Dubh Linn Pro Comedy Tour presents Wild Bill Bauer and Patrick Ryan Bauer
Time: 6:30 pm & 9 pm
Professional Stand-up Comedy featuring outstanding world-class comedians (just like on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central). Advanced reservation recommended! Mention "Online Special" when you reserve!Friday - First 10 get dinner free! Held at Dubh Linn Irish Pub.
Call (218) 727-1559
http://www.dubhlinnpub.com

Jul 30th- Jul 31st: Free Range Film Festival
Time: Fri 7:30 pm/Sat 2 pm & all evening
A farm-fresh alternative to stale Cinema. 30 handpicked films from around the world to roam free on the farm. Films are screened inside a big barn located in the heart of MN's organic farm country. $10 donation. Held in Wrenshall, MN.
Call
http://www.freerangefilm.com

Jul 30th- Aug 1st: Cloquet Classic Car Daze
Time: Scheduled event times
Prizes, burnout contest, car show, cruises, music, great food and vendors. Admission varies with each event. Held at various locations throughout Cloquet, MN.
Call (218) 879-9122
http://www.cloquetccd.com

Jul 31st: 2nd Annual Root Beer Kids Triathlon
Time: 5 pm
Cheer your kids on as they swim, bike, and run, toward the finish line where a frosty root beer float awaits. For ages 6-14. Cost is $25 + $5 USA Triathlon Annual Membership. Held at Pike Lake AAA Beach Club or Caribou Lake (off Birch Point Road).
Call (218) 341-4166
http://www.brewhousetriathlon.com

Jul 31st: Rich Little
Time: 7:30 pm
With the ability to mimic over 200 voices and songs from "A" list Hollywood celebrities and politicians, Rich Little is arguably the best impersonator the world has ever known. He performs the most incredible replication - actually physically becoming each celebrity right before your eyes. In this production, Rich walks through a lifetime of "conversations" between Jimmy Stewart and his famous friends and co-stars. Jack Benny, Humphrey Bogart, Jackie Gleason, Cary Grant and many others join Rich and Jimmy onstage for this delightful trip through the golden years of the silver screen. Tickets: $55 | $45 | $35. Event is held at the Big Top Chautauqua on Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield, WI.
Call (888) 244-8368
http://www.bigtop.org

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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!