Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

The People and the Place

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Hands-On History Day

As part of the Twin Ports Festival of History, the Duluth Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Sunday, March 29th for a special day of hands-on history fun. Our interns from UMD’s Museum Studies program will be showcasing unique historical items from the museum’s collection. Get up close, ask questions, and discover the stories behind the objects! It’s a chance for families to explore, imagine, and experience history together. We can’t wait to see you there! No preregistration required.

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The Art of Music: A Creative Family Workshop

A creative morning where families explore the connection between sound and color in partnership with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra. This workshop, designed for children and grown-ups to participate together, includes time to explore the museum, an engaging and interactive music lesson led by professional musicians, and a hands-on art project inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the day. Recommended for children ages 0–10 and their caregivers. Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $25 Non-Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $30 Member Add-On Participant – $10 Non-Member Add-On Participant – $12 Space is limited. Preregistration required. Reserve Your Spot

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DAI Annual Member Show Reception

The region’s beloved event! The Annual Member Show is a showcase of DAI member artists. All are welcome to celebrate the artists of the Annual Member Show. All attendees vote for the People’s Choice Award, which is announced and awarded later that evening. Thank you to the National Endowment for the Arts and North Shore Bank for sponsoring this event.

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Peyote Stitch Keychains with Airlea Defoe (Session 1 of 5)

From the instructor: “Boozhoo! My name is Airlea Indaniss DeFoe. I’ll be showing you how to make a peyote stitch keychain with leather fringe. You will learn how to do peyote stitch, make leather fringe, and attach a keyring.” Funding provided by the Minnesota Humanities Center.

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Mission Marge Documentary Premiere Screening

This remarkable 30-minute story takes the viewer from Wisconsin to the jungles of Papua New Guinea. The film documents the expedition to find the “Marge” plane flown by America’s top fighter pilot, Richard I Bong. The film also highlights the international partnerships that enabled the team to find the plane and the deepening of the friendships that have formed between northern Wisconsin and Madang, Papua New Guinea. Join us from 3–4 PM for a pre-documentary reception. Following the screening, attendees will hear directly from the people behind the story during a live Q&A panel featuring: • Justin Taylan, Pacific aircraft recovery researcher • Briana Fiandt, Richard I Bong Center • John Gidley, Richard I Bong Center • Mike O’Connor, author and Richard Bong biographer

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