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Learn how the glaciers formed our beautiful landscape! Jim Barott has travelled all over the Northland studying soil core samples throughout his career. Interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about in a cozy, informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
The Lake Superior Ice Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that brings together the entire community to embrace the magic of winter. Coordinated through the efforts of local organizations, volunteers, and partners, the festival showcases Superior’s unique charm and our shared love for the season. Our vision is to create an inclusive and welcoming experience that invites people of all ages and abilities to gather, explore, and enjoy the many wonders of winter in our beautiful lakeside city. From sparkling ice sculptures and outdoor activities to warm food and friendly faces, the Lake Superior Ice Festival is a joyful reminder of the resilience, creativity, and spirit that make Superior truly special. While attendance at the Lake Superior Ice Festival is free, there are certain optional events that do have costs associated. We have noted each of those events on our event schedule and below: Food Vendors – food and beverages…
Get ready to buzz in for a great cause at the Duluth Library Foundation’s Books and Buzzers Bash! Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia, friendly competition, and game show excitement — all to support a much-needed update to the Downtown Library’s Children’s Section. Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a silent auction, and games during cocktail hour. Then, it’s table vs. table in smartphone trivia, a live auction, the Olga Walker Awards, and our headline event: Duluth Feud — a Family Feud-style showdown featuring local teams vying for glory in this live game show experience.
Saturday, November 8th from 1-3:00 PM at Juice Pharm 208 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA $30 per person | $5 for every additional bandana/print project Cash, card or Venmo accepted at the door Are you looking to meet other nature/craft loving folks, a girls arts and craft afternoon out, a pints and prints date and/or just want to design your own bandana/clothes without the hard part of carving and gathering supplies? Join Anna at Wild Kidd Design for an afternoon of DIY block printing and beer at Juice Pharm! Information: Event will be 2 hours long but you can come at any point from 1:00-2:00PM (event will end at 3:00 PM). Over 40 hand carved nature, beer and twin ports themed block prints will be provided as well as 2-3 options for bandana/tote colors. You will be able to decorate your own bandana with the stamps, using as…
This year the Duluth Women of Today are joining forces with the Veterans Memorial Hall in sponsoring our 2025 Veterans Day Ceremonies. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Great Hall of the DEPOT (506 W. Michigan St). The program will begin promptly at 11 AM and will include an array of patriotic music provided by the Spirit Valley Drum & Bugle Corps., the Superior Senior High School Choir, bag piper Kerry Welch and the National Anthem will be sung by Aalyiah Gebhardt. The guest speaker will be Bob Stephens, 10-year U.S. Navy Veteran, and regular member of the American Legion Hall Post #71. The Duluth Honor Guard will post colors and will close out the Veterans Day ceremony with a Rifle Volley Salute and Taps. Afterward,…
Join us in our art reception of our new artist, Carolyn Olson’s “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid” from 5-7PM in the Zeitgeist Atrium! About the artist: Carolyn S. Olson is a narrative artist working and living in northern Minnesota. She uses gouache, oil and pastel to depict everyday life stories reflecting the world she wants us to live in. Figures are intentionally gestural, emoting intention and attitude through body language. Her art inspires us to be better people as we become more aware of ourselves and the world around us.