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Join us in welcoming Deborah Winchell & Renee Andriani, author and illustrator of Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure. Deborah Winchell was inspired to write about Rocky while interviewing a former lighthouse keeper for an article in Lake Superior Magazine. The man revealed that a dog lived on Rock of Ages in the 1970s. Deborah has camped, paddled, and hiked all along the North Shore and Keweenaw Peninsula of Lake Superior, including Isle Royale National Park. She retired from Cornell University and serves on the board of Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society. She’s been a freelance writer for over 20 years, has written for Boreal Community Media out of Grand Marais, MN, and runs women’s retreats. Her most valuable contribution to society is her children and grandchildren. She lives on a lake in northern Minnesota. Renée Andriani’s illustrations have appeared in numerous picture books and on cards for Hallmark’s Shoebox Greetings line….
The Current and First Avenue present Lake Street Dive with Your Smith Bayfront Festival Park Tuesday, July 15, 2025 All Ages Show 5:30 PM Doors 7:00 PM Showtime Note: Children 12 & under admitted free. TICKETS Venue Presale: Thursday, January 30 from 10:00am to 10:00pm (Password: TWENTYFIVE) Public Onsale: Friday, January 31 at 10:00am ABOUT LAKE STREET DIVE Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd. In the making of their new album Good Together, vocalist Rachael Price, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison reinforced the deep sense of purpose behind their output, often turning their attention…
Join Health Equity Northland for our annual Father’s Day Gospel Brunch! Let’s celebrate freedom, faith, and the fathers in our community. Bring a lawn chair, a neighbor, and enjoy brunch provided by Superior Waffles. All are welcome!
Join Health Equity Northland for a free luncheon as we honor the wisdom, resilience, and ongoing dedication of the elders in our community. Share a meal, a story, and enjoy some music with new and familiar faces. All are welcome! Food provided will be smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, cornbread donuts, collard greens, and red beans & rice – this dish will be prepared with smoked turkey legs.
Be a part of the Grand Parade of Sail during the Tall Ships festival! Experience the Parade of Sail FROM the Water! Step aboard the Vista Star or Vista Queen for an unforgettable front-row seat to the iconic Festival of Sail in Duluth. This exclusive cruise offers the best vantage point to witness the majestic tall ships parade in Duluth pass beneath the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and into the scenic harbor. Our crew will provide engaging narration with fascinating facts and rich history about each passing ship. Enjoy a cash bar and full concessions during this once in a lifetime cruise. Don’t miss this incredible way to experience the excitement of the Duluth Tall Ships Festival!
Nine-year-old author Delores “Kiki” Garcia is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. Her first book “Fishing by Torchlight” was published in 2025. The book follows Kiki and her friends as they go spearing walleye in the spring! Join us at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing and meet and greet event!
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