Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 3-5pm for the Grand Opening of the Diver Morning Sky Hope & Healing Center! After 20+ years of operating child care and housing young mothers in the Spirit Valley building in West Duluth, YWCA Duluth is supporting Divine Konnections’ innovate work through the donation of 411 N. 57th Avenue West as well as two state-of-the-art, STEAM playgrounds. Divine Konnections is re-opening the building to continue to provide vital resources for West Duluth, naming it after YWCA Duluth’s past executive director, Karen Diver. With a BBQ sponsored in part by Whole Foods Co-op and SuperOne Foods, a ribbon cutting with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce at 3:30pm, tours of the newly opened Diver Morning Sky Hope & Healing Center, DJ beats and play on two brand new STEAM playgrounds for all ages, celebrating never felt so good! Party starts at 3pm on Thursday 9/25…
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The People and the Place
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Rory Van James Trio | Live on the Cosmic Stage!
Rory Van James is a singer/songwriter from Duluth, MN. A former professional baseball player turned musician, Rory has carved out a unique voice through years of travel and performance. After debuting his first album The Passage, written in the solitude of Alaska and recorded in Seattle, he launched his ambitious double-vinyl project Sewn Silhouettes, recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London and Sage Arts Studio in Washington, and released in 2020.
Book Signing: “The Scenic Route”
Join author and historian Arnold R. Alanen for a presentation on his book The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore. Explore the fascinating history and cultural landscape of Highway 61, the iconic road that winds along Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. From fishing villages and logging sites to lighthouses, parks, and roadside attractions, Alanen highlights the people and places that shaped one of the Midwest’s most beloved byways.
Flannel Fest – A Hibernation Celebration!
Flannel Fest – The Hibernation Celebration! We’re diving deep into the fabric of “Flannel” again this year, celebrating everything from Grunge to Country to Americana and all the meaningful moments in-between, flannels have kept us comfortable in their warm embrace. Flannels have been there through it all. So, grab your favorite flannel, lace up, and throw on a beanie and make your way to the YARD. We’ll be ‘poking’ beers, battling it out in yard games, and savoring the final notes of the outdoor music season. Here’s the lineup: Live Music: 3p Cigarette Picnic – Female Power Trio Full of Smooth, Bold Flavors & Rich Harmonies 4p Triple Fiddle – Originals and covers from honky tonk, swing, folk, and roots music traditions. 5p The Foxgloves – All Female Americana/Newgrass Band Plus, we’re rolling out our fall crowd-favorite Münchin’ Pretzels! Food Partner: Bowlz N Thangz The day wouldn’t be complete without…
The World Changed: US Foreign Policy in the Post-9/11 Era
Dr. Haji Dokhanchi teaches a number of courses including Paths to Peace, Theories of War and Peace, International Law and War and Peace, and co-teaches Seminar in Peace-Building. He has received the UW-Superior Outstanding Service Award of Excellence twice in the past 20 years.
Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane | Live in the Yard!
Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane are a singer/songwriter duo from Duluth, MN. Drawing from folk, Americana, and indie genres, they blend poetic and witty lyrics with catchy melodies in their original songs. Their music is influenced by artists such as Leonard Cohen, Jason Isbell, Kris Kristofferson, and Colbie Caillat. Lydia’s debut EP, “Paradise Lost,” as well as Ryan’s debut album, “Aspiring Romantic,” can be found on all streaming platforms.