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Join us at Tony Dierckins presents on historic structures of Duluth. Join us as local author and historian Tony Dierckins celebrates Duluth structures on the National Register of Historic Places, the city’s historic districts, and official city landmark buildings and homes, sharing the stories of successful and failed efforts to preserve these monuments to local architecture. Adapted from his book Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture. Doors open at 6pm, the presentation will begin at 6:30pm Admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members To register, visit our ticketing page under the special events tab at https://tickets.umn.edu/glensheen Event Cost $10.00
September at the Rock celebrates the wonder of Lake Superior—by day, by night, and under the stars. We are proud to feature Shawn Malone, a landscape photographer and visual artist whose work has been inspired by the Lake Superior region for more than 25 years. After moving from Chicago to Marquette, Michigan, Shawn found both her home and her artistic calling along the shores of Lake Superior. Since then, she has dedicated her career to capturing the ever-changing beauty of this remarkable landscape—from rugged coastlines and dramatic weather to the brilliant colors of the aurora borealis and the quiet brilliance of the night sky. Best known for her immersive aurora and night sky photography, Shawn creates images and time-lapse films that reveal the beauty of the natural world in ways often hidden from the naked eye. Her work invites viewers to slow down, look up, and experience the wonder that…
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
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