Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

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Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show

Kick off the holiday season by joining us for a fun-filled weekend of shopping, creativity, and community at the Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Extravaganza! Two floors with over 170 talented regional vendors. Touch, sample, explore various gourmet treats, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, seasonal gifts, and so much more! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect present or treating yourself, there’s something for everyone! Also enjoy: Free photos with Santa Festive mini holiday tree display & decorated tree auction Raffles with LOTS of prizes & chances to win DECC concessions will be offering food, soft drinks, coffee & adult beverages

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Block Printing Class at Juice Pharm

Saturday, November 8th from 1-3:00 PM at Juice Pharm 208 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA $30 per person | $5 for every additional bandana/print project Cash, card or Venmo accepted at the door Are you looking to meet other nature/craft loving folks, a girls arts and craft afternoon out, a pints and prints date and/or just want to design your own bandana/clothes without the hard part of carving and gathering supplies? Join Anna at Wild Kidd Design for an afternoon of DIY block printing and beer at Juice Pharm! Information: Event will be 2 hours long but you can come at any point from 1:00-2:00PM (event will end at 3:00 PM). Over 40 hand carved nature, beer and twin ports themed block prints will be provided as well as 2-3 options for bandana/tote colors. You will be able to decorate your own bandana with the stamps, using as…

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Nice Girls of the North Arts & Craft Show

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we have a sweet selection of gift ideas for you! Visit our Arts and Crafts market, full of unique handmade work by local artists! Find a wide variety of beautiful handmade items for the perfect pick-me-up. Fine Jewelry, nature photography prints and cards, hand-dyed yarn and tie dyed clothing, home decor, charming toys and so much more! Duluth Lakeside in Spirit of the Lakes Community Arts Building, 5401 East Superior St.

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Carolyn Olson’s Opening Art Reception

Join us in our art reception of our new artist, Carolyn Olson’s “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid” from 5-7PM in the Zeitgeist Atrium! About the artist: Carolyn S. Olson is a narrative artist working and living in northern Minnesota. She uses gouache, oil and pastel to depict everyday life stories reflecting the world she wants us to live in. Figures are intentionally gestural, emoting intention and attitude through body language. Her art inspires us to be better people as we become more aware of ourselves and the world around us.

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Native American Heritage: Presenting Gary Farmer

The American Indian Learning Resource Center & Zeitgeist Media Arts School Host A Native American Heritage Month 2025 Event Monday, November 3rd 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm The American Indian Learning Resource Center, Zeitgeist & Sponsors invite you to join us Monday, November 3rd, as we welcome and celebrate Gary Farmer at the Zeitgeist Zinema! Gary is a First Nations actor and musician. He is best known for his Independent Spirit Award-nominated roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man and Smoke Signals. Most recently starred in TV Series, Reservation Dogs and Resident Alien. The event is free and open to the public. Reserve tickets online and please arrive on time for the event.

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Ursa Minor Pints & Block Printing

Sunday, November 2nd from 3-5:30 PM at the Ursa Minor Taproom 2415 W Superior St Suite B, Duluth, MN 55806 $32 per person | $5 for every additional bandana/print project Cash, card or Venmo accepted at the door Are you looking to meet other nature/craft loving folks, a girls arts and craft afternoon out, a pints and prints date and/or just want to design your own bandana/clothes without the hard part of carving and gathering supplies? Join Anna at Wild Kidd Design for an afternoon of DIY block printing and beer at Ursa Minor Brewing! Information: You will get a free pint card once you pay at the door Event will be 2.5 hours long but you can come at any point from 3:00-4:00PM (event will end at 5:30 PM). Over 40 hand carved nature, beer and twin ports themed block prints will be provided as well as 2-3 options…

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