Greg Gaut, author of The War at Home: Minnesota During the Great War 1914-1920, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing.
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Red Arrow Across the Pacific
Mark Van Ells will be speaking at the Bong Center about the Thirty-Second “Red Arrow” Infantry Division and the crucial role it played for the Allied Forces in World War II. The former National Guard unit made up largely of men from WI and MI would eventually log more combat hours than any other US Army division during the war. Mark D. Van Ells is a professor of history at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York and the author of the previous books To Hear Only Thunder Again: America’s World War II Veterans Come Home and America and World War I: A Traveler’s Guide.
“Perpich: A Minnesota Original” with Ben Schierer
Ben Schierer, author of Perpich: A Minnesota Original, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing. Rudy Perpich was one of a kind. As Minnesota’s longest-serving governor, he built bridges where others saw impassible divides: between rural and urban life, labor and business interests, local politics and international trade. Perpich: A Minnesota Original explores the life and legacy of one of the state’s most consequential political figures. Get your copy of the book signed and meet Ben Schierer. Books will be available for purchase.
Block Printing Wine Night at Alchemy Superior
Walk-in, Wine & Wild Kidd – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Saturday, July 26th, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM at Alchemy – 2724 N 21st St, Superior, WI 54880 Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup? We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with some delicious wine at the lovely Alchemy in Superior, WI. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana/tote, access to all block prints and wine) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Payment accepted via cash, card, or Venmo at the door What to Expect: Choose from 40+ hand-carved block prints inspired by nature, beer, and the Twin Ports vibe Select…
Utopia Borealis Summer Music Nights
Friday, August 15th, 7PM. Come listen and dance your way into a great time with live bossanova music. The Buffalo Function Music Band will be bringing this Brazilian style jazz all the way from Minneapolis. All ages are welcome. N/A drinks will be available for purchase. Band and dancing will take place in Sitio Event’s beautiful outdoor space. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place indoors in the venue’s greenhouse. $10 cover cost ticket. 159 N Cloquet Road East, Esko, MN 55733
Beer Garden at Great Lakes Aquarium
Join us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options. Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details. 2025 Food Truck Schedule July 10th – Tom’s Taste of Chicago July 17th – ACME Chicken Bowls July 24th – Bowlz N’ Thangz July 31st – Johnny B’s Food Truck August 7th – Buns To Go August 14th – The Gumbeaux Guys August 21st – Johnny B’s Food Truck August 28th – ACME Chicken Bowls 2025 Performance Schedule July 10th – Skarlett Woods July 17th – Yuya Mix July 24th – Ashe Berton July 31st – Hannah Rey August 7th – Russ Sackett August 14th – Charity and the Hue August 21st…