Have you been thinking about writing a memoir? Do you want to …preserve family stories so they can be shared with future generations? …honor your ancestors, their immigration story, the joys and sorrows of lives well lived that have contributed to your own identity? …share recollections from your own life that may inform the lives others who will come after you? Bringing Your Memoir to Life Online Class Series – 2026 dates: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Jan. 6, 13, 27 Feb. 3, 17, 24 Mar. 10, 17 $100 course – includes copy of new book. Who is Kris Eide? Kristbjørg Eide is a Norwegian-born author, teacher, and writing consultant who presently divides her time between living in Kopervik, Norway and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She previously resided in Duluth, Minnesota where she helped found the Nordic Center and served as President of Sons of Norway’s Nortun Lodge. This activity is made possible…
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Watercolor & Drawing Workshop with Linnea Rose
Kick off the new year with a splash of color! Throughout the month of January, we will welcome local artist Linnea Rose as our Artist-in-Residence. Families are invited to take part in a special series of watercolor and drawing workshops offered every Tuesday from 10:00–11:00 a.m. These sessions are designed for all ages and skill levels — whether your child loves to doodle, explore new art materials, or simply experiment with color. Each week, Linnea will guide young artists through creative prompts, playful techniques, and hands-on artmaking that encourages curiosity and imagination. Caregivers are welcome to join in while kids explore the joy of making art in a supportive, engaging environment. Workshops take place every Tuesday in January from 10am-11am: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 This Artist-in-Residence series is free with museum admission and open to all museum visitors…
Write the Light Community Art Fair
Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…
Healing Tea Meditation
Step into a quiet, reverent space to sit with Tea, an ancient, heart-opening plant teacher that invites us into deeper presence, stillness, and connection. In this ceremony, we gather in meditative silence, allowing the simplicity of sharing Tea to guide us home to ourselves and the rhythms of nature. Each bowl offers an invitation to listen, to your body, your breath, and your heart, and to receive what is needed in the moment. There is nothing to learn or achieve here. Only the gift of being. The Tea served is organic or wild-harvested, prepared with care, and infused with strong qi and gentle wisdom. This practice supports nervous system regulation, spiritual nourishment, and a return to the sacredness of simplicity. This ritual is a sacred pause to reconnect with what truly matters. First timers are welcome – there is nothing you need to know, be, or do in order to…
Ritual Marketplace – Solstice Bizarre Bazaar
Join us at Ritual Salad’s new Ritual Marketplace location in Superior, Wisconsin for a magical evening honoring the winter solstice. Our indoor market will keep you feeling warm and cozy while you enjoy delicious food, shop our oddities, books, art and more!
Winter Solstice Harp Performance
Celebrate the solstice with a delightful selection of holiday and winter themed music featuring harpist Harper Wittmers!