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Celebrate Valentines Day in the language of love <3 Water Cat is a Franco-American duo with a sweet, stompy, and eclectic sound. Consisting of lead vocalist Emma Musto and multi-instrumentalist Henry Bullard, Water Cat can take you from original songs on the resonator guitar to Nirvana on the banjo to Edith Piaf, to West Africa and back. Water Cat will keep you on your toes, off your seat, and with a smile on your face.
It’s Valentine’s Day reimagined! Celebrate nature’s winter love with a guided forest bathing experience through the woods and shoreline of the historic Congdon Estate. This is a gentle sensory experience with prompts that open the heart, quiet the mind, and soothe the spirit. Your certified forest bathing guide, Barbara, will offer invitations that bridge the ordinary and sacred, celebrating a love story written in the winter woods. Deepen your attention and share moments of gratitude in the healing presence of nature and one another. Tea and light snacks conclude the experience. Come with someone you love or with your courageous self.
Join Herdy Gertie’s Dog Training for a unique, dog-friendly enrichment experience that blends learning, creativity, and calm connection. This small-group workshop introduces dogs and their people to the benefits of scent-based enrichment through guided sniffing games and a hands-on craft activity. Participants will learn how sniffing supports calm behavior, confidence, and mental well-being. Then create a heart-shaped snuffle mat to take home and use with their dog. Designed to be low-pressure and accessible, Sniff & Craft is perfect for dogs who enjoy food-based enrichment and for owners who want practical tools they can use at home. No prior training experience is required. What to expect: Guided sniffing and enrichment activities for dogs A made-and-take heart-shaped snuffle mat Instruction on using scent games to support calm behavior Small group setting (limited to 6 dogs) This event is ideal for dog lovers looking for a creative, educational way to connect with their…
A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. Create your own Valentine’s Day decor, gifts, or cards, or customize your craft to whatever theme you choose!
Gathering & March Time: 10:00 – 11:45 AM (CST) Location: Gather at Family Freedom Center (Washington Center Gymnasium) – Entrance between 3rd and 4th Street on 1st Ave West; Will begin on Lake Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. MLK Rally Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (CST) Location: DECC-Symphony Hall Complimentary Parking If you’re interested in joining the NAACP or the planning team for the MLK celebrations, click here.
Celebrate the new year with style at The Rathskeller! Doors open at 5 PM, with live music by Hot Club of Duluth from 9 PM to midnight to keep the celebration going strong. Cover Charge: $10 per person starting at 8 PM. Dress Code: Come dressed in your best; let’s celebrate in style! Complimentary Glass of Champagne: Raise a toast to the New Year as the clock strikes midnight. The Rathskeller will keep the night alive until 12 AM, so grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable start to 2026!