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Chasing Wildflowers Tea

Zenith Bookstore is delighted to invite you to our Chasing Wildflowers Tea at the beautiful Tasting Room (313 N Central Ave, Duluth) on Saturday, May 17th 1-3pm. All flower lovers are welcome! We will be celebrating the newly released book Chasing Wildflowers: An Adventurous Guide to Finding Minnesota’s Native Flowers in Their Unique Habitats by author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo. This is a ticketed event. Space is limited. Perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday, or even your garden or book club! About the Chasing Wildflowers Tea: Tickets are available online and in the store for $30 (tea only). Included in the ticket price is the Chasing Wildflowers presentation with author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo, author/photographer meet and greet, tea bar, and tea finger foods catered by MidCoast Catering. Or you may purchase a tea ticket and pre-order the book Chasing Wildflowers for $55….

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Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Jill Beim

Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of May our featured artist is Jill Beim.

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Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Jill Beim

Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of May our featured artist is Jill Beim.

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Riverdance: The New Generation

Riverdance is the fourth of four shows in our inaugural Broadway at the DECC series. Tickets on sale now!   ABOUT THE SHOW Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established RIVERDANCE as a global cultural sensation. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, RIVERDANCE will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time RIVERDANCE welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.     VIP…

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DSSO – STAR WARS

Second show added: Sunday, May 11 Star Wars – Pops 2 Star Wars: A New Hope Film Live with Orchestra Schedule, tickets, and more info at DSSO.com

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GLAFA Student/Instructor Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE: Student/Instructor Exhibition 2025 What: You are invited to Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art’s ninth Annual Student/Instructor Exhibit. There will be examples of full time student work, part time student work, and children’s class student work on display. Most of the work will be available for purchase. It’s a great opportunity to support these young artists in-the-making and to own quality, original fine art. This year, the Atelier is excited to have the Oasis Del Norte food truck on site, and live music for 2 hours opening night performed by local singer/songwriter Gavin St. Clair. When: Two-day fine arts display Friday, May 2rd, 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday, May 3rd, 12 pm – 5 pm Where: Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art – 810 W. 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806 Why: The church, St. Peter’s, was on its way to demolition before the Larsons purchased it and…

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