Salt and Pine is an alt-folk duo from Duluth blending honest songwriting, soulful harmonies, and a touch of jazz. With rich banjo melodies, textured guitar rhythms, and decades of experience on Northland stages, Charity Huot Benedict and Nate Weiler create music that feels both timeless and alive. You may have seen them at DuLilith Fest, Music on the Ship, or venues across the region, where their heartfelt storytelling and warm, dynamic performances leave songs lingering long after the last note. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly
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From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
Duluth River Train Excursion
Ride the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. A historic 2-hour rail journey through the majestic St. Louis River Estuary. Family-friendly, volunteer-run, and purely Duluth. Our narrated tour takes you along the original Lake Superior & Mississippi line in vintage coaches. Go where cars and hiking boots can’t reach. The St. Louis River Estuary is a hidden sanctuary for bald eagles, osprey, and Northland wildlife. Bring your camera for unparalleled views of the Duluth riverfront. Best to arrive about a half-hour before departure. Our ticket office is located just off of Grand Avenue.
Animal Allies Walk For Animals
Saturday, June 6 | 9 am – 12 pm Bayfront Festival Park Free Entry | Free Parking For more information, please visit, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforanimals2026
DECC Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 at the 29th DECC Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. 2026 INDUCTEES Recent discussion has produced the following five selected and agreed upon unanimous inductees: Jolene Anderson One of the most decorated prep basketball players in the Northland, Anderson set the Wisconsin record for career scoring while playing at South Shore High School. She followed that up with a stellar career at the University of Wisconsin as the most prolific scorer in the program’s history. Anderson was drafted in the second round of the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun. After playing a year in the WNBA, Anderson continued her professional career with stops in France, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Spain, Australia and Mexico. C.J. Ham Ham recently completed a nine-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings that was highlighted by two Pro Bowl selections and representing the team as their Walter Payton…
Brinn Major, Hiahli & The Lavender Project
June 4th is going to be a fire Thursday in the Yard! Expect vinyl music from Northern Wav Crew between mind blowing sets from Hiahli, The Lavender Project, and Brinn Major. Hiahli A Minneapolis-based live hip-hop band bringing Golden-Age Hip-Hop energy with a full rock n’ roll band setup. Fronted by the high-octane MC Cold Sweat, Hiahli blends grungy boom bap beats, live instrumentation, and cosmic vibes into a show built for good times — and maybe even a trip to the moon. The Lavender Project Hailing from La Crosse, WI, The Lavender Project fuses indie, alternative rock, and hip-hop into immersive soundscapes for MCs Jet Hertz and Fernando Mendoza. Their heartfelt lyrics, captivating freestyle skills, and ever-changing live energy make every performance unique. Brinn Major Local drag performer, rapper, DJ, songwriter, and producer Brinn Major steps into the spotlight. A proud member of the Haus of Queer, Forté will…
Moments Woven at Siiviis Gallery
Ben McGaffey is a representational oil painter and draftsman whose work centers on rediscovering what feels true and worth holding onto. Beauty is to be found in our everyday lives as long as we adjust our focus. Ben has spent the past eight years studying under Jeffrey T. Larson, receiving an education in the rigorous discipline of classical art training. Yet, as with all things learned, it is not the rules but the freedoms that came from them which now compel Ben’s art practice. “My paintings, I hope, reflect this idea: In this age of advancement, where we have mastered science and shed the need for mystery, I find it increasingly evident that we are losing touch with what makes us human. We do not live by the cold, unwavering laws of mathematics or science alone. We are driven by stories, by art, and by beauty that stirs the soul…