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Start the year with a winning hand in our Winter Cribbage league. Grab your favorite cocktail and best partner… and let’s play! 8-week league starting January 7, 2026 Weekly on Wednesdays starting at 6:30pm 1 match per night (3 games per matchup) 2 players per team (playing doubles), $70 per team 21+ to play Questions? If you have questions about the league or need help registering, reach out to our League Team at 218-520-0539 or leagues@skylinesocialandgames.com.
Kick off the new year with a splash of color! Throughout the month of January, we will welcome local artist Linnea Rose as our Artist-in-Residence. Families are invited to take part in a special series of watercolor and drawing workshops offered every Tuesday from 10:00–11:00 a.m. These sessions are designed for all ages and skill levels — whether your child loves to doodle, explore new art materials, or simply experiment with color. Each week, Linnea will guide young artists through creative prompts, playful techniques, and hands-on artmaking that encourages curiosity and imagination. Caregivers are welcome to join in while kids explore the joy of making art in a supportive, engaging environment. Workshops take place every Tuesday in January from 10am-11am: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 This Artist-in-Residence series is free with museum admission and open to all museum visitors…
High Key Mondays & Industry Night Are BACK! Live local music | Drink specials | 6–9pm High Key Monday is FRI-YAY for many of our industry partners — and we’re roll with it. Calling all restaurant, bar, liquor store, and brewery professionals in the Twin Ports — get on down to the Paddle for Industry Night! Show a worker ID or pay stub for $1 off all Bent Paddle beverages. Thank you for keeping our paddles in the water! Everyone is welcome! Come for the tunes, stay for the conversations, delicious beverages, and good times. This month to kick off and celebrate the return, we invite you to connect with local organizations making waves in the Twin Ports — like WE Health, Trans+ Northland, Twin Ports Artists Collective, and Men As Peacemakers. Org’s may vary based on who available each week, but the good vibes are guaranteed!
Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…
Leadership Duluth is a comprehensive 10-month leadership development program by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce that aims to unite, engage, and empower leaders to foster change within their workplace and community. Throughout the program, participants examine core leadership competencies, learn about Duluth’s cultural and business history, and discuss current issues facing the region. As a result, participants grow to understand the elements of a strong community and how their leadership can create opportunities within a business and cultivate a robust economy. More than 1,500 area professionals have completed the Leadership Duluth program since its first graduating class in 1988. For more information, visit leadershipduluth.com SCHEDULE Dates subject to change Each session will run 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. September 10, 2025 – Kick-Off September 17, 2025 October 8, 2025 November 12, 2025 December 10, 2025 January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4 or 11, 2026 April 15, 2026 May…
Calling all members of Bulldog Country, it’s time to cheer on your team! Head down to AMSOIL Arena when the University of Manitoba comes to town for an exhibition game. No matter your age, a Bulldog’s hockey game is always an enjoyable and exciting experience. Tickets on sale now!