Festiversary is back, which means another after party here at TCS! Come close out a day of festivities with A Band Called Truman! & Gnarwals. Doors: After Festiversary · Music: 9pm FREE · 21+
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The People and the Place
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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…
Squidlife Crisis, Crimson Soul, & Discord At Dawn
Come rock with us May 8th with jams brought to you by Squidlife Crisis, Crimson Soul, & Discord At Dawn. Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm $5 · 21+
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
DIY Terrarium Workshop
Come get dirty and create something beautiful! In this DIY Terrarium-making class, we’ll be making terrariums containing live plants- along with moss, rocks/agates, and other decorations! At the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own handmade terrarium, to love and care for. Hosted by Green Redemption Plants & Terrariums. What you’ll learn: The science behind terrariums, the history of terrariums, etc. How to build your own terrarium! Keeping your terrarium alive and thriving. What is provided: Everything needed to create and take home a terrarium (rocks, soil, charcoal, plants, jar, decorations, headlamps, tweezers, and more). What to bring: A positive attitude and a love for plants! This class is perfect for plant lovers and beginners alike. You’ll learn why terrariums are wonderful additions to any space, how to care for them, and how to make your own for any future terrarium projects! No experience is necessary, just…
Gender Joy Art Show Opening Reception
The 3rd Annual Gender Joy Art Show is being held from May 4th to June 27th with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7pm. Organized by YWCA Duluth and PAVSA and exhibited in the Zeitgeist atrium and Teatro, this year’s show not only includes artwork from girls, women and gender expansive people but features survivor artwork from PAVSA’s weekly Art Group, all representing how each finds joy in their gender. Event attendees will get a chance to express themselves in an interactive community art project hosted by Art of Presence and will have an opportunity to heal through collective action and see their collaborative piece evolve into a finished painting displayed for the remainder of the show. Light refreshments will be offered as well as an opportunity to learn more about YWCA Duluth and PAVSA’s work in our community. Most pieces of artwork will be available for purchase…