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Opening Reception: Artist Paul LaJeunesse

Paul LaJeunesse creates large-scale, site-specific murals that reflect the historic, identities, communities and locations. His work is rooted in research, collaboration and storytelling. Through his process he transforms public spaces into a shared narrative. Paul LaJeunesse received his Master of Fine Arts in painting from Bowling Green State University in 2006. He is an Elizabeth Greenshields grant recipient, and a 2007 Fulbright fellow where he created a body of landscape paintings in Iceland. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with solo exhibitions in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota and Iceland and group exhibitions in Saitama and Tokyo Japan, and numerous states in the United States. He is a public artist with 7 murals and multiple community murals. He has taught at Western Oregon University, Georgia State University, The College of St. Scholastica, Anderson Ranch Studio and The Grand Marais Art Colony, and currently at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. His…

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Grounded Threads: Circle Weaving with Tiffany Fenner

A beginner-friendly fiber art workshop. Learn to weave colorful wall hangings using circular embroidery hoops or metal rings. Learn how to warp a circular weaving frame, weave basic over-under patterns, and build texture using yarn, ribbon, and fabric, add fringe, beads, feathers, or hanging strands. Explore one of the oldest art forms practiced globally across cultures as a creative practice that encourages slowing down, focusing the mind, and working intentionally with our hands. Each participant will create a unique woven wall piece using colors and materials that resonate with them. No prior experience is required.

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Relax, Refresh, Radiate | Mother’s Day Reset

Not Brunch. This is Better. The Mother’s Day Reset You Actually Need Step away from the noise, the to-do list, and taking care of everyone else… This is your moment to be taken care of. Join us for a one-day-only immersive beauty and wellness experience designed to help you unwind, glow, and actually enjoy Mother’s Day. Saturday, May 9th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM At Destination Fitness Walk in overwhelmed. Walk out glowing. For just $75 (a $175 value), your all-inclusive experience includes: Custom lip gloss made just for you. Build-your-own fresh flower bouquet. Relaxing neck and scalp massage. Brow wax. Bodywork session to release tension. B12 boost for energy and glow. Infrared sauna and full gym access. Refreshing shake. DIY rollerball or hand and foot scrub. Plus… exclusive event-only specials you won’t find anywhere else. Come solo. Bring your mom. Make it a girls’ day. However you show…

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Socktopus & Between Howls

Music’s heading out to The Yard (weather permitting), so grab a drink, find a spot, and settle in! Socktopus is a 5-piece band dishing-out electrifying shows that leave you blissfully unaware of the laundry you left in the dryer. Fractalizing electro-pop-hip-hop, the Socktopus sound spans genres, served with heaps of our homemade secret sauce. Between Howls (Duluth, MN) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll slide things indoors! No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

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