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A Taste of Ireland

Presented by Pace Live TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT THE SHOW Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production, ‘A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation,’ touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, and the recent West End cast of Éireann, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance. Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well-known songs, the show’s reimagined…

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Dance TV’s Spring Fling

Grab your pals, put on a ridiculously fun outfit, and get ready to dance your ass off. 💃🕺 Dance TV’s Spring Fling Dance Party is Saturday, April 18 at The Flame Duluth! ✨ What’s going down: 🎤  Host: Alex Loch 💃  Special performance by the cast of Dance TV 🎧  Beats by The Water Boyz (DJ ADUBS + Jesse Jaze) 🏆  Prizes for Best Dressed, Best Dancer & Best Dance Partners Dance TV’s mission to create infectiously joyful theatrical experiences that empower and celebrate the uniqueness of all people is more important now than ever. Join us for an epic night on the dance floor! 🎟️  Tickets on sale now at dancetvstudios.com.

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Paint n’ Sip at Hank’s Sports Bar benefitting the Carlton County Animal Rescue

No painting experience necessary! Join us to paint your favorite pet in an abstract way! You will send in a “clear” pic of your favorite animal as soon as you register for the class to: paintnook@hotmail.com. At the event, you will transform that pic to a colorful abstract work of art. All supplies will be provided. NET PROCEEDS from this event will go to benefit the building fund for Carlton Co Animal Rescue. There will also be paint kits for purchase with part of those proceeds to go to Carlton Co Animal Rescue. Cash or Venmo please for those items. Hanks has graciously provided an area for us and you will be able to order food/drink at your cost. Drink specials will be available. Please come a few minutes early to order your food so we can all start promptly at 1 PM. Don’t forget to email your pic! No…

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A River Resurgence: The Return of Manoomin

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and St. Louis River Area of Concern coordinators for an evening celebrating the recovery of manoomin (wild rice) in the St. Louis River Estuary. This free community event will take place Tuesday, April 7, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan St., Duluth. Discover why manoomin is vital to the health of the river, what its return tells us about decades of restoration work, and what this progress means for the future of our community. Local organizations will be tabling and eager to share their projects, stories, and opportunities to get involved. The evening will feature special guest speaker Deanna Erickson, Director of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, who will share insights on the importance of this sacred plant and all the St. Louis River relatives wild rice supports — including those of us living along, paddling, and ricing…

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Art Night Out: Fur Trade Nation and Ojibwe Adornment

Experience Fur Trade Nation, an exhibition that brings the Ojibwe people and the fur trade era to life through the evocative art of Carl Gawboy. Then, explore Ojibwe Adornment by Wendy Savage, where handcrafted beadwork and quillwork honor storytelling traditions and celebrate cultural heritage. Enjoy an evening where past and present meet — through art, conversation, and creativity. Savor light refreshments inspired by traditional Ojibwe foods, take guided gallery tours, and meet the artists behind the work.

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