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Minnesota rock and roll band, putting their own spin on Americana. Blending their favorite elements of modern indie rock with the dusty sounds of your dad’s old record collection. At nearly 10 years as a band, the group has become experts at genre-hopping. Their newest record “Shotgun” is a true testament to that. The album is full of rock and roll and whimsy. Like the scatter of shotgun, on their third and fully self-produced record, Sleeping Jesus spreads themselves across multiple genres, from steel guitar filled shitt-kickin’ country, 70s reminiscent folk, and bouncy harmony filled indie rock.
Three Spectacular Performances Coming to AMSOIL Arena June 13-14, 2026 Get ready for 3 Rings of magic! The Shrine Circus is bringing its all-new 2026 Spectacular Show to Duluth at the DECC for 3 performances June 13-14, featuring jaw-dropping performances by world-class acrobats, aerialists, and daredevils from across the United States and around the globe. Relive the wonder of your own childhood circus memories while making brand-new ones with your kids that will last a lifetime. This is the perfect family outing you’ve been waiting for. Animals! Acrobats! Magical illusions! Stunts that will thrill the entire family!! Classic Circus with an ALL NEW, SPECTACULAR twist! Don’t miss it — these shows are in Duluth for a limited time only and tickets are going fast! Arrive one hour early for free pre-show fun the whole family will love: animal rides, giant inflatables, ride the Circus train, fabulous face painting, and hands-on…
Midnight Kissfight is an indie rock band from Duluth trying to make it sound like 2005 again. Liana Sweezer, Jesse Hoheisel, Ryan Nelson, and Kaylee Matuszak. Ferrari Fast grew up listening to too much Buddy Holly and ’90s alt-rock in a once-thriving copper mining town. They are endlessly searching for a love song in every adventure, bar crawl, and fly-on-the-wall observation. Ferrari Fast opens at 7pm. Midnight Kissfight at 8pm.
Join us at Bent Paddle for a night of drinks, raffle drawings, and fun! Raffle: $5 – 1 raffle ticket & $1 off pint $10 – 4 raffle tickets & BOGO pint $20 – 8 raffle tickets & free pint Prizes: Wisconsin Dells Package $320 Minnesota Historical Society Membership $135 Lincoln Park Crafting Community Prize $110
Celebrate the DECC’s newest venue Wednesday, June 10 4:00 – 6:00 pm East end of Harbor Drive (end closest to Blue Bridge) Featuring Mayor Roger Reinert, the Duluth Chamber, and DECC staff Come explore the new Waterfront Plaza The Waterfront Plaza (Harbor Drive) refresh has been completed. With its completion, we’ve added a new venue to the DECC portfolio of venues. We’re throwing a little party to celebrate! Mayor Roger Reinert will kick off the event with brief remarks. Followed by a ribbon-cutting with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and their ambassadors. Guests will then be encouraged to explore the Waterfront Plaza further to enjoy a charcuterie board curated by Ykre Acres, complimentary mocktails, and a DJ. A wedding setup, in partnership with Lundeen Productions, will be assembled on the Waterfront Plaza. The DECC will serve complimentary mocktails.
Join MPR News host Emily Bright as she discusses the top 2026 Summer Reads with Regional Bookstores. Celebrate the joy of summer reading with an engaging and community-focused event that brings together book club members, avid readers, and local independent bookstore owners. Attendees will discover top summer titles across genres, hear insider recommendations on what to read next, and connect with other book lovers. Our Bookseller panel for the evening will include: Zenith Bookstore Amazing Alanzo Bookstore Foxes and Fireflies Free, but please reserve a spot!
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