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On The Record 2nd Anniversary Party!

Come celebrate local arts at On The Record’s 2nd anniversary party! On The Record is bringing together all the corners of the arts community with an eclectic live and local lineup of music, live painting, arts activities, and artist-vendors. This is a pay-what-you-can event; any support you provide helps cover event costs and keeps On The Record going strong! No one is turned away for lack of funds. LIVE PERFORMANCES: 5:30pm – 9pm ~ George Ellsworth ~ Inga Entheos ~ Gochujang ~ Moxen LIVE PAINTING ~ Cherry Koch ~ Inga Weis COMMUNITY ARTS ACTIVITIES: 4 – 8 PM ~ Waterstop Arts Collective ~ Ayana Greene community involved painting ARTIST VENDORS: 4 – 9 PM artists tba FOOD TRUCK: 4 – 8 PM Johnny B’s Find all the info at: ontherecordzine.com/anniversary-party Free entry! | Donations encouraged **This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant…

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Minnesota Writers Off the Page

What can we discover when we reclaim the term ‘locker room talk’ and the intimate conversations between women in personal spaces? The Minnesota Book Award winning anthology, “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces,” lays bare some of these conversations shared by women from Minnesota and beyond, demonstrating how women show up and care for each other, and the power of women to create safe and supportive spaces. Join us for a discussion with editors Michelle Filkins and Margret Aldrich, and contributing author and Duluth resident Julie Gard and contributing authors Jennifer Hopkins and Leslie Miller for readings and a conversation about the book. Following the discussion, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. The café will be open during the event with food and drink available to buy. Copies of “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces”…

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“Fitting In” Album Release & Tour Kick Off Party

The Spine Stealers and Ross Thorn kick off their Western tour in Duluth! The show doubles as an album release for Thorn’s second album, Fitting In. They’ll be joined by TNT HiFi The Spine Stealers are a two-gal duo making “spooky folk” influenced by the north-wood Wisconsin pines, 24/7 truck stop diners, heartbreak and dark lakes. Kate and Emma started learning guitar together around bonfires in their shared hometown during the height of the pandemic, soon writing songs inspired by lonesome winters, the heartaches of nostalgia and broken ideas of love. The duo started frequenting open mics in July of 2022, which led them to a whirlwind first year as performers. It began with opening for Dead Horses at Madison’s Majestic Theater for Folk Fest 2023, then winning the 2023 Blue Ox Music Festival Virtual Band Competition, and releasing their first ever EP, “River Teeth Tapes” in July, 2023. 2024…

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Block Printing at Wild State Cider

Pints & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night 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 your favorite cider at the beautiful Wild State Cider Taproom. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana OR tote & access to all block prints) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Pay $25 when registering to save your spot, any additional projects will be paid for at the door. What to Expect: Drop in anytime during the scheduled block printing session (event wraps up at the end time indicated). Choose from 60+ hand-carved block prints inspired by nature,…

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Atrium Launch Party

Atrium Launch Party July 22nd 4-7pm We’ve partnered with The Vault Duluth & Northland Special events to give the Zeitgeist atrium a glow-up! Join us from 4-7 on July 22nd for appetizers, drinks, and music as we bask in the new decor and fresh vibes of what many call “Duluth’s Living Room” – the Zeitgeist Atrium. Bonus fun, we’re going to be testing some new cocktail options out for our Spirit of the Times fundraiser on September 20th and YOU get to vote on which ones we’ll serve!

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Woman-Made Art & Gift Fair

Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women Over 30 Northland female artists will be at this local art & gift fair. Plenty of variety. Shop local-made. Meet the artists.

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