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Advanced Oil Painting with Matt Kania – Session 1 of 5

5 Sessions | For oil painters looking to expand their knowledge and techniques. All levels of experience welcome, previous experience recommended. Examine examples of master oil paintings and discover why they are masterful. Study the aspects of designing a major canvas: developing a compelling composition, preparing a convincing drawing, selecting an advantageous color palette, and learning to work in stages as well as alla prima. Create substantial oil paintings based on your choice of subject matter. Suggestions include a complex still life or a figure/portrait. The instructor will work directly with each student to select subject matter, determine canvas size and prepare an individual vision for a finished painting.

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Explore the Shore: Twin Ports History Fest

The Cook County Historical Society, Historic Harbor Theater, Knife River Cultural Heritage Center, Lake County Historical Society, Noatun Community Wooden Boatworks, and Two Harbors Public Library are banding together to offer “History Day on the Shore” as part of the 5th annual Twin Ports History Fest. Visit at least three of the participating North Shore venues Friday, March 27th, to receive a complimentary movie ticket to a Friday or Saturday show at the Harbor Theater valid March 27th & 28th only. Knife River Depot & Cultural Heritage Center Open: 10 AM to 2 PM Depot Agent Paul von Goertz will share the lore of Knife River from Indigenous times to logging, railroading and commercial fishing. Tour the depot’s exhibits and the restored fish tug CRUSADER II and the Viking ship LEIF ERIKSON. Noatun Community Wooden Boatworks Open: 10 AM to 5 PM Open house at Noatun (pronounced no-a-toon). Nóatún, in…

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Twin Ports Comedy: March Showcase

A new month means a new Twin Ports Comedy Showcase! The phenomenal Maggie Farris is joined by Julie Bane and Brian Robertson for a hilarious lineup! Doors: 6 PM · Show: 7 PM $15 · 21+ Tickets available here: https://www.twinportscomedy.com/events/twin-ports-comedy-showcase-w-maggie-farris FREE karaoke to follow! 🎙

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Live & Local 218 Bash

We’re cranking the volume way up on live music and local creativity because it’s 218 Days in Minnesota, our annual, shared celebration of what makes the 218 area code bold, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind. All week long, businesses, artists, and makers across the region are showing up for our local roots and small businesses. This Saturday night, we cap it off right. Come gather with your people and celebrate live, local sound, great food, and community vibes. Cosmic Stage ~ Ian Hopp’s One-Night-Only Extra Saucy Funk Band | 7–9 PM ~ A funky, one-off local project loaded with extra special sauce. Good to Know ~ Food Partner — Bowlz N Thangz serving Midwest Comfy Goodness ~ All Ages ~ No Cover 218 Days Deals ~ Say “218 Days Deal” for $1 off any beverage ~ Buy 2 packs of Bent Paddle Hemp-Derived THC Gummies, get 1 FREE

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