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Happy Homegrown! Each year from April 26 to May 3, the Zenith City transforms into an eight-day, 172-band musical marathon. Join local musician and Steering Committee member Famous Kaylee for an insider’s guide to navigating Duluth’s favorite local holiday — from snagging your weeklong wristband and mastering Western Wednesday to catching sets at Amsoil Arena and finding your new favorite band in a Lincoln Park taproom.
Celebration Talent hosts professionally run, on time, family-friendly events all across the country, focused on your children and students. We love what we do and think it shows! We hope you’ll consider joining us for our National Finals in Duluth, MN. Duluth is home to the world-famous lift bridge and boasts fun family attractions, lakeside events, and a quaint downtown area. The CTC National Finals will include free convention classes taught by our judges and other faculty, dancers’ welcome party, the Showdown, a dance-off event to crown our Dancer of the Year winners and select the top group performances, plus thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals I: April 17-19, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Regionals II: April 24-26, 2026, schedule out now! Celebration Talent Dance Competition – Nationals: June 23-27, 2026, schedule out now! For more information, www.celebrationtalent.com/
Arena Football One at AMSOIL Arena Feel the Roar. Live the Legacy. The Minnesota Monsters are more than a football team, they’re a movement built on passion, power, and community pride. Based in Duluth and representing the Twin Ports, the Monsters deliver high-impact football and unforgettable entertainment every summer. From the first kickoff to the final whistle, their mission is simple: Bring fans together through elite competition, live entertainment, and nonstop energy. Learn more about Arena Football One. Tickets Tickets on sale now! Group sales: https://mnmonsters.com/contact/
With special guests Frank Ray and Palmer Anthony Presented by Peachtree Entertainment TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT TRACY LAWRENCE With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of country music for more than thirty years. Even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner’s ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the “TL’s Road House” podcast, which has featured guests such as HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. Over three decades into his decorated career, Lawrence’s legacy continues to evolve. He spent 2024 touring with artists like Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and more on top of his first-ever headlining show at the Ryman, which was sold out, and he returned to the iconic venue this year…
Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. On his nationwide tour as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form. Join us for this very special evening open to the public on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 pm at Mitchell Auditorium at The College of St. Scholastica. Books will be on sale and Mac will be available to sign copies following the program. Free tickets are available here. Advance registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Each year we invite the whole Twin Ports community to March into Mentoring with us! The goal again this year is to nominate 100 caring adults who could show up for a youth in our community. We reach out to each nominee to celebrate them for being an incredible human in our community and invite them to learn more at our Celebration Event on Tuesday, March 24th. With OVER 70 youth currently waiting for a mentor, it’s time for us all to step up to make a real impact. The impact goes both ways, we know Mentoring 1 Youth, Changes 2 Lives! Nominate yourself or someone you know here. March Into Mentoring Celebration 5:30 PM – Welcome and get snacks and drinks, meet staff 6:00 PM – Panel of Current Mentors and Youth share what their mentoring experience has been like so far. 6:45 PM – Audience Q&A 7:00 PM –…