Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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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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Anishinaabe Canoe Migration: Culture and Connection on the St. Louis River

What’s happening on the St. Louis River right now? Join us for our new River Revival event series, a monthly gathering to learn about the river, ongoing restoration at Wisconsin Point and Allouez Bay, and ways to connect with this special place. Hosted the third Thursday of the month April–September, each event features engaging presentations from local partners and knowledge holders. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy hands-on creative activities, informal conversation, and opportunities to share their questions and perspectives. Join us for our first River Revival on Thursday, April 16, from 5–6:30 PM at the Superior Public Library. Anishinaabe artist, educator, and community organizer Giizh Agaton Howes of Heart Berry will share about the ~11-mile inaugural Anishinaabe Canoe Migration she organized on the St. Louis River in 2025. Come hear from the paddlers who followed ancestral waterways from Chambers Grove to Woodstock Bay — all in an…

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Book Launch: The Ice on the Lake by Alex Messenger

Join bestselling author Alex Messenger for the release of his novel, The Ice on the Lake. The event will take place in the August Fitger Room (600 E. Superior St) on March 10 at 6 PM CT. Alex Messenger will be in conversation with Peter Geye. This event is free to attend and books will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served.

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Acrylic Painting Class

Explore your creativity and paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 10 x 30″ canvas will be 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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