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Discord At Dawn is back and bringing you some new jams with their album release show! 🤘 Pop over and catch their new album live: FIAT NYX, joined by Deep Fake Five, Shadows Of Me, & Underground Til Sundown! 🎸 Let there be night! Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm $5 · 21+
✨ Outdoor Clay Workshops All Day at Chambers Grove Park Sunday August 30th Participant Tickets: $25 per maker early bird pricing through 8/19 Drop in anytime | 10 AM-3 PM Create at your own pace. Stay as long as you’d like. Free clay demos for everyone! ✨ Advance tickets appreciated to help estimate clay materials. Each ticket covers 1 adult/ 1 child. Please purchase additional tickets for additional participating children / adults. Squish! is a relaxed, outdoor drop-in clay day held at Chambers Grove Park. There are no scheduled class times, so you can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM and create at your own pace. Your participant ticket includes access to hands-on clay making, guidance from the instructor, and all materials needed to make your project. Wander between making, hiking, take breaks, playground, watch live clay demos, enjoy the riverside setting, or simply spend time with family…
Join Minnesota author and illustrator Barbara Linert for a special book signing at The Bookstore at Fitger’s in Duluth! Barbara will be signing copies of her heartwarming children’s book, Tales of a Dog Named Kitty — a delightful collection of real-life adventures told from the perspective of a lovable dog with a very unexpected name. Based on true stories, Kitty’s adventures include learning to swim, making friends with a cat, getting lost, going to school, and chasing her dream of catching a squirrel. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, a new favorite book for the children in your life, or simply enjoy meeting local authors, Barbara would love to visit with you and share the story behind the book. Stop by to: ✨ Meet the author and illustrator 📚 Purchase copies of Tales of a Dog Named Kitty ✍️ Get books personalized and signed 🐶 Hear the real-life stories…
Ever wonder what makes a critique actually helpful? Join artist and educator Robb Quisling for a conversation about the purpose of critique, how it can strengthen your creative practice, and how to give and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback. Listen in while you work on your own creative projects in our multipurpose classroom space. Following the presentation, participants are invited to stay for an optional one-on-one critique with Robb to put these ideas into practice. This session is perfect for both developing and emerging artists. First Wednesdays is part of our regular Weekly Creative Studio program, offering additional artist resources, special guests, and professional development opportunities during open studio work time. Creative Studio Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentation: Begins at 5:30 pm
The festival includes a variety of Scandinavian folk art, including rosemaling, carving, kolrosing, Hardanger, jewelry, woodenware, and knitting, alongside miscellaneous themed gifts. Visitors will experience music, folk art demonstrations, and traditional treats like lefse. This year’s festival will also include the work of several new vendors.
From Aaron O’Connor: “On August 1, Jack Collins and I will be hosting our first big band reading session. It is open to anyone in the Twin Ports area looking to work on sight-reading, ensemble and lead playing, and to meet other musicians of all skill levels. If you’re interested and haven’t filled out my sign-up form, send me a DM and I’ll shoot it over to you.” Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Admission: Free Contact Aaron directly for sign-up details.