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Reed Tetzloff, “an artist of broad musical tastes and individuality,” (South Florida Classical Review) came to international attention at the XV Tchaikovsky Competition, as “the lyric hero of the competition (Сноб Magazine).” He has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic, and the Tbilisi Symphony, among others. He gives annual recital tours in Belgium, and his upcoming season includes a German tour. His debut album, Sounds of Transcendence, was noted for “kaleidoscopic colors” and “fervent rapture (Gramophone Magazine).” His 2021 Schumann disc, on the Master Performers label, was hailed for its “originality and uncommon perceptiveness (Voix des Arts).”
Join us on Sunday, October 12th for an afternoon of books and brews! Meet a handful of amazing local authors, and browse a vibrant collection of books from regional talent and popular titles carried by Crow & Co. to Go, Duluth’s very own pop-up bookstore. There will be myriad genres available, so you’re sure to find something for every reader!
An evening of “up north” folk music is planned when Friends of the Fitz presents “The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute” Concert. The show is being presented as part of Superior’s Year of the Fitz, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald making her final and tragic port call to the City of Superior. The play-list includes such standards as “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway” and “Rainy Day People.” Plus, of course, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” In 2007 Mackinaw City guitarist Mike Fornes assembled a band of four backing musicians for a salute to Canadian balladeer Gordon Lightfoot. The group’s work has developed into a stunning theatre show that replicates the Lightfoot concert experience.
To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past. This film, created with our movie production partner OMG Studios, features Federal Minnesota District Court Judge Jerry Blackwell, author of Just Mercy and prominent civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Macalester University Professor Duchess Harris, and a cameo by Minnesota’s First Lady of Civil Rights, Dr. Josie Johnson. Free to attend, registration required. K-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours.
“Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! On November 10th, the Marine Corps turns 250 years old. From Philadelphia, the birth place of the Marine Corps, to every ‘clime and place where we could take a gun,’ the Marines have an illustrious history of service to our Nation. Highlights and personal anecdotes will be presented in this fast-paced journey through 250 years of living up to the Marine Corps motto of, “Semper Fidelis” or Always Faithful.” Presented by LtCol Donna Bergstrom, who retired from the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 2010. She obtained her reserve commission through the United States Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School (OCS-87) as a Second Lieutenant in December of 1987. She graduated from The Basic School in June 1988 with a Military Occupational Speciality (MOS) in Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Officer. She went on to serve over twenty years with assignment highlights of: Commanding Officer, Galeta Island,…
Nate Weiler is a local musician who aims to compliment the vibe of any fire pit, room or stage with a balanced sound of original and cover songs. A fan of the tap room and grand company, he looks forward to an evening on the cosmic stage.
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