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Join us in welcoming Deborah Winchell & Renee Andriani, author and illustrator of Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure. Deborah Winchell was inspired to write about Rocky while interviewing a former lighthouse keeper for an article in Lake Superior Magazine. The man revealed that a dog lived on Rock of Ages in the 1970s. Deborah has camped, paddled, and hiked all along the North Shore and Keweenaw Peninsula of Lake Superior, including Isle Royale National Park. She retired from Cornell University and serves on the board of Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society. She’s been a freelance writer for over 20 years, has written for Boreal Community Media out of Grand Marais, MN, and runs women’s retreats. Her most valuable contribution to society is her children and grandchildren. She lives on a lake in northern Minnesota. Renée Andriani’s illustrations have appeared in numerous picture books and on cards for Hallmark’s Shoebox Greetings line….
Be a part of the Grand Parade of Sail during the Tall Ships festival! Experience the Parade of Sail FROM the Water! Step aboard the Vista Star or Vista Queen for an unforgettable front-row seat to the iconic Festival of Sail in Duluth. This exclusive cruise offers the best vantage point to witness the majestic tall ships parade in Duluth pass beneath the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and into the scenic harbor. Our crew will provide engaging narration with fascinating facts and rich history about each passing ship. Enjoy a cash bar and full concessions during this once in a lifetime cruise. Don’t miss this incredible way to experience the excitement of the Duluth Tall Ships Festival!
Nine-year-old author Delores “Kiki” Garcia is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. Her first book “Fishing by Torchlight” was published in 2025. The book follows Kiki and her friends as they go spearing walleye in the spring! Join us at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing and meet and greet event!
Presented by Winterfell Management July 3, 2025 | Bayfront Festival Park TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT THE SHOW Hairball celebrates 25th Anniversary & brings party of the summer to Bayfront Festival Park! The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock IT’S LIKE 20 CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT! A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans…to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Kris Vox, Dave Moody, and Joe Dandy lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and dropdead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage…
The Duluth Dolls, Duluth’s Premier Burlesque and Cabaret Troupe, are excited to announce their first ever “Best Of” show! Join us Saturday June 14th as they show off their favorite dances they’ve performed in the past. This is a throwback you don’t wanna miss! Retro outfits encouraged but not required! Doors: 8pm · Show: 9pm $15 · 21+
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