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Duluth Fiber Guild Fiber Fair & Sale

Fall is here, and the Duluth Fiber Guild Annual Holiday Sale is just around the corner! You will find beautifully handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items for yourself and for unique gift-giving. Guild artists created handwoven scarves, jewelry, handmade garments, needle felted landscapes, birds and wildlife, fiber for spinning, handspun yarn, holiday decorations and so much more. This is the perfect time to purchase unique items for your holiday shopping list or any occasion. With free admission, this is an event for the whole family. Hands-on activities for children and adults and demonstrations in spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, and other fiber arts will give you an opportunity to try your hand at creating! Come hungry and enjoy butter cream frosted cinnamon rolls and coffee from the church kitchen, and their signature potato or vegetable beef soup! Browse the church Book Fair across the hall. Hope to see you there! ** Free Admission **…

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Holiday High Tea presented by Minnesota Ballet

✨ Event Highlights: • Classic English Tea Service: Assorted sandwiches, sweets, scones and tea • Cash Bar: Specialty holiday-themed cocktails • Live Entertainment: A narrated synopsis of The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet dancers • Craft Corner: Decorate your own gingerbread cookie • Photo Station: Pose with ballerinas and Nutcracker characters in a turn-of-the-century-inspired setting • Discounted Minnesota Ballet merchandise & tickets available onsite 🎄 Special Offer for Families Receive $5 off children’s tickets when you purchase two or more using promo code TEA4THREE at checkout! 💎VIP Upgrades Available Treat yourself or someone special to the VIP experience, featuring: Priority seating at a private table A complimentary cocktail or mocktail A nutcracker-themed souvenir/toy Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or creating a new one, the Holiday High Tea with the Minnesota Ballet is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.

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Urinetown Presented By Zeitgeist Theater Co.

URINETOWN By Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Directed by Robert Lee Musical Direction by Beth Brophy Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt…

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Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art – all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

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The Duluth Dolls Presents: Night Of The Living Dolls

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara!” The Duluth Dolls are back with a spooky show: Night Of The Living Dolls! 🦇 Stop over for tricks or treats Oct. 31st 🍭 Wear a costume, bring all your ghoul friends and get ready for a spooky good time! Doors: 8pm · Show: 9pm $15 · 21+

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