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The Driftless Revelers | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

The Driftless Revelers formed in the second spring of the first global pandemic of the 21st century, with one ear turned toward the shellac platters and Victrola virtuosos of the early to mid 20th century, and the other ear glued to the soundscapes of the 1960’s & 1970’s American freak-folk scene. Since their debut tour in 2021, the band has billed with Grammy winning bluegrass legends like Tim O’Brien & the Gibson Brothers, toured extensively throughout the Upper Midwest performing with other amazing artists like Big Richard, Willy Tea Taylor, Davey Allen & the Midnights, and had breakout performances at several festivals and events (Sol Grass Music Festival, Mile of Music in Appleton, WI. featured in Rolling Stone Magazine). “Scrappy string-based freak-folk, featuring songs like ‘Meat Raffle Mambo,’ ‘Wisconsin Saturday Nights’ and ‘Jesus Shaves’ that both revere and good-naturedly poke fun at state culture — [The Driftless Revelers] may remind…

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TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Presents Salsa!

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight’s Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom and Mole Musical, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details Social hour 6-7pm Open To All Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9pm Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical. All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT

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TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Presents Salsa!

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight’s Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: Social hour 6-7pm Open To All Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9pm Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical. All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT

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Salsa splash ig post 2025 scaled

TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Presents Salsa!

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight’s Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: Social hour 6-7pm Open To All Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9pm Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical. All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Only | HOT HOT HOT

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Gender Joy Art Show

The 3rd Annual Gender Joy Art Show is being held from May 4th to June 27th with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7pm. Organized by YWCA Duluth and PAVSA and exhibited in the Zeitgeist atrium and Teatro, this year’s show not only includes artwork from girls, women and gender expansive people but features survivor artwork from PAVSA’s weekly Art Group, all representing how each finds joy in their gender. Event attendees will get a chance to express themselves in an interactive community art project hosted by Art of Presence and will have an opportunity to heal through collective action and see their collaborative piece evolve into a finished painting displayed for the remainder of the show. Light refreshments will be offered as well as an opportunity to learn more about YWCA Duluth and PAVSA’s work in our community. Most pieces of artwork will be available for purchase…

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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors the spirit of John Beargrease and brings thousands of worldwide spectators in person and online, and hundreds of mushers and volunteers from across the nation. The series features several races, including the longest sled dog marathon in the lower 48 states, each race requiring mushers to fend off Minnesota’s extreme winter weather and rugged terrain. Join us in Duluth for the 2026 event kickoff on January 25!

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