Deck the halls with lifesaving cheer! Join us for the first-ever 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive at The Garden Wedding & Event Center in Duluth. Enjoy holiday music, delicious treats, and hourly door prize drawings while giving the ultimate gift — blood that saves lives. December 18, 2025 (12 PM – 6 PM) and December 19, 2025 (9 AM – 3 PM) Every donor gets a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt and a chance to win festive prizes! Appointments required: redcrossblood.org – use sponsor code “12 Hours Duluth” or call 1-800-RED-CROS. Spread holiday joy and hope — your donation can make this season brighter for someone in need!
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The Becktet | Live on the Cosmic Stage
The Becktet is a quartet playing classic jazz standards you know and love lead by local trumpet player Rebecca Fulin. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly
Night of The Mystic – Winter Solstice
An evening filled with magic! You’ll have the opportunity to receive a reading with a mystic of your choice while enjoying a night of magic! This event is designed for anyone curious about tarot, astrology, aura readings, scrying and other mystical practices. It’s also a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded souls. Pick One Mystic for a Personal Session: When you purchase your ticket, you’ll choose between Tarot, bone scrying, aura photography, numerology, astrology, or rune reading. Receive a 10‑minute private session with them during the event. Metaphysical Meet and Greet Bingo While You Wait: The evening isn’t just about your private session — there will be a fun game of get to know Bingo. If you complete your card, there will be a drawing for some magical prizes from our mystics! Community Connections: Prepare to connect with others who are interested in the metaphysical world. Drinks & Ambience: Your…
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 | Symphony Hall | 7:00pm Presented by Mammoth Live Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. TICKETS On Sale Now! ABOUT CHIP DAVIS & MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator and founder Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age. This former teacher and jingle writer founded the music industry’s largest independent recording label, American Gramaphone, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell. In addition to a Grammy Award, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category. His first Christmas album in 1984, revolutionized the making and marketing of holiday music, the album’s success made Christmas records a “must…
Gatherings by Sheraton: Abrianna Schmidt Live!
Abrianna is thrilled to be performing at the Sheraton. Originally from Carlton, Minnesota, she is a second-year student at Belmont University in Nashville, where she studies music and dance. Abrianna has performed the national anthem at prestigious events throughout the Midwest and South, including Target Field for the Minnesota Twins, American Family Field for the Milwaukee Brewers, UMD Hockey, and Vanderbilt Baseball. She has appeared on stages across the Northland in productions with Duluth Playhouse, Boatclub Productions, and the County Seat Theater. A lifelong dancer, she grew up competing with 218 Dance Project and continues her dance training in Nashville. Abrianna was awarded the grand prize in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Journey of a Song contest, which led to performances of her original music at iconic Nashville venues such as the Ford Theater and The Bluebird Cafe.
Kids of the MRC Talent Show
Join the MRC at Sacred Heart Music Center for an inclusive night of fun. Performances from our very own kids and instructors starts at 5. Followed by an open mic, and band merchandise for sale. This is a free event open to the public.