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We are so excited to announce our next upcoming show curated by two amazing Duluth artists, Shawna Gilmore + Scott Murphy! Animal Instincts | “These are the schemes and themes of animals behaving unexpectedly.” Opening Reception | Thursday, September 10th, 2026 | 4:00-7:00p | Siiviis Gallery, Canal Park On Display | September 1st – November 8th, 2026 You won’t want to miss this amazing collaboration!
OUR CITY. OUR STORIES. OUR LIBRARY. Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community, and the Duluth Public Library, held September 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together. Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages will be invited to gather at Duluth Public Library locations and partner businesses across the city. Together, these events will create a book and library crawl that encourages people to explore Duluth, experience welcoming community spaces, and discover more of what the library has to offer. No matter where we gather or what we read, we will celebrate the stories that connect us and the library that helps make those connections possible. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: The Silent Set: All-Day Silent Reading Party DPL Mount Royal Branch, 10 AM to 2 PM Create your own bookmark, find a comfortable place to settle in, and enjoy reading alongside others at this relaxed all-ages celebration…
Celebrate the process of making art! Sign up for a 10-minute session to record an overhead video of your hands drawing, sketching, painting, or creating using our overhead phone mount. No need to be camera ready, the focus stays on the artwork and the hands that make it. All you need to bring is your artwork and your smart phone. You’ll leave with a unique short video capturing your creative process to keep for yourself or to share with friends and family. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts
We are SO excited to bring the community together again for our SECOND annual gala to raise funds for CCAR this fall.. Ticket sales are officially OPEN! Taking place on Saturday September 19th at the Four Seasons Arena and Event Center at 90 Chestnut Ave Carlton MN. Every ticket purchased to this event will bring us closer to our next phase of a building! Ticket prices will increase by $10 from Sept 15th-Sept 18th, and $25 at the door (day of event). Purchasing in advance helps our team of volunteers best prepare for food, seating, and set up of event to provide a great experience for all! Get your tickets now at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/seasons-of-love-gala-2026-ccars-2nd-annual-gala
A guided Somatic Meditation with Mental Health Therapist Neil Rasmussen, MS Immerse yourself in calm, embodied presence 🧘 Tea, communal circle, and an immersive guided meditation, centering yourself with love, ease and connection. A 90-minute experience intended to invite and explore a sense of calm, authentic embodiment. We will begin with optional tea and communal circle for sharing any intentions, then transcend inwards through a guided somatic meditation. An experience for all! Tea will be provided. Please bring your own yoga/meditation mat if possible, and a light blanket may also be supportive.
Join Fleet Farm Hermantown and Carlton County Animal Rescue for a Clear the Shelter event supporting pets in our local community. Stop by on August 22nd from 10:30AM – 1:30PM to meet adoptable pets, learn more about the organization’s work and discover ways to support pets in need. We’ll also be collecting items to help Carlton County Animal Rescue care for local animals. Most-needed donations include: Purina Kitten Plate, Paper Towels, Purina Cat Food, Kitten or Puppy Formula, Pooper Scoopers, High Sided Littler Boxes