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An original, family-friendly, contemporary and Yiddish dance production based on the children’s book by Eric Kimmel, and Trina Schart Hyman. A wandering trickster named Hershel saves a village in Ukraine from a pack of goblins who have taken over their synagogue and are preventing them from celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah. This production will run approximately 50 minutes and features a multi-generational cast and live music from Hershel’s Ostropoler Kapelye. Presented by Little Tanz Theater, directed and choreographed by Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is supported by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts…
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman for a signing of their children’s book How the Birds Got Their Songs. How the Birds Got Their Songs is the winner of the Heartland Booksellers Award in the children’s picture book category and was honored at the Heartland Fall Forum on October 14, 2025 in Indianapolis. This treasured story, handed down through author Travis Zimmerman’s family, features traditional knowledge from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Grand Portage descendant Sam Zimmerman’s vibrant illustrations showcase his stylized artistry and deep appreciation for feathered creatures. Marcus Ammesmaki’s retelling in Ojibwemowin brings the story full circle, encouraging language learners to explore this age-old depiction of our natural world — and inviting all readers to cherish the gift of birdsong.
2 Show Times: 2pm & 7pm Join us at the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Spectacular, a magical event that promises to warm your heart and fill you with holiday cheer. Step into Symphony Hall and immerse yourself in a family-friendly extravaganza featuring a variety of traditional and new holiday music that will leave you feeling festive and joyful. After the concert, continue the holiday spirit by visiting the always beautiful Bentleyville Tour of Lights, or explore the Duluth Winter Village for a truly unforgettable day of seasonal delights (park once for all three events!). Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones this holiday season! Schedule, tickets, and more info at DSSO.com
With special guest Sons of Habit Presented by Pepper Entertainment Saturday, December 6 | AMSOIL Arena TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring…
Superior Highland Backcountry and Lutsen Recreations proudly present the 20th Anniversary Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Ski Film Festival! This festival celebrates the connection between humans and wild winters through inspiring, human-powered stories and backcountry adventures. Touring 100+ cities, it supports local conservation, winter education, and avalanche safety programs. Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is proud to host this event, reflecting their love and support for wild lands and human-powered sports. Event Details: Where: Bent Paddle Taproom When: 5-9 PM Suggested Donation: $20 (It would be cooler if you did… Optional but appreciated) Schedule: 5 PM: Happy hour & raffle ticket sales 6 PM: Films in the Enger & Olson Room 7:30 PM: Raffle winners announced Join us for an unforgettable night of adventure, back country culture, deep powder, and sick prizes!
Christmas at the Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at the station during the winter and the holiday season in the 1930s. Guests also have the opportunity to create a vintage, homemade ornament to take home or decorate the tree in the house.
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