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Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…
Know a kid who’s been sleeping in their costume and asking if they can wear it to the grocery store? This is for you. Family Jam is a family-friendly Halloween(ish) event that takes place before the taproom opens. Dan the Monkeyman will perform an interactive set for kids. There’ll be kid-friendly N/A beverages, ice cream, and snacks available for purchase. (Maybe even some candy too!) We’ll have cider and Birdie, too, for you. It’s free to attend. No registration is required. All ages are welcome. (Suggested age range 0-5 years old.) Costumes encouraged!
It’s a celebration of friendship all day at Wild State Cider! Join us with your two and four-legged friends for live music, Wrecktangle Pizza, food trucks, cider releases, ice cream, hot cider, and our biggest sale of the year! It’s free to attend and all ages are welcome, human or dog. Live Music: 12:00 PM – The Yeah Scherz 2:00 PM – The Gemstones 4:00 PM – Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold 6:00 PM – Big Wave Dave & The Ripples Cellar Sale: Load up on cider, Birdie, and merch favorites for a deep discount. We’ve been tucking special stuff away all year for you! Save up to 50% off cider, Birdie, and merch. Food: Wrecktangle Pizza Crew Coffee Co. Oasis Del Norte TBSP Waffles The Rambler UpDawg Cider Releases: Stay tuned to Wild State Cider’s social in the days leading up to Friends Fest to find out what…
LOVE Gala 2025 An Evening of Hope, Love, and Impact Date: September 11, 2025 | Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Greysolon Ballroom Tickets: $75 each – On Sale Now! Join us for the 6th annual LOVE Gala, an unforgettable evening supporting New Hope for Families. Celebrate the incredible work God is doing through foster, kinship, and adoptive families — and partner in extending hope to children who need it most. Your ticket includes: Fabulous dinner Live and silent auctions featuring unique items and experiences Inspiring stories from families and children whose lives are transformed Opportunities to connect with a community passionate about helping foster children thrive Keynote Speakers: Emma & Ja’lon Sventek As transracial adoptees and passionate advocates, Emma and Ja’lon share their lived experiences and provide guidance for families, professionals, and communities navigating foster care and adoption. Why Your Support Matters: Your attendance helps New Hope provide Christ-centered training,…
IN THE ZEITGEIST ATRIUM: Boreality celebrates the skies and birds above the shore of Lake Superior. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a mural painted on polytab fabric, 8’ x 15’: it is available to be adhered to an exterior or interior wall. Panel paintings on cradled birch panels are also in the exhibition. Ann Klefstad, a sculptor and artist who has done many public art commissions in the region, has been impressed by the amazing clouds occurring this year. She has long been an admirer of corvids, and her sumi-e paintings of them are popular. In this exhibition, the two subjects converge. Klefstad is a recipient of a fiscal year 2025 Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals grant, awarded to enable her exploration of mural painting on polytab, to expand her public art practice. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the…
We’ve got the juice, Born Too Late has the jams. Bring your kiddo to this family-friendly event that takes place before the taproom opens. Born Too Late will perform an interactive set for kids. There’ll be kid-friendly N/A beverages, ice cream, and snack options. We’ll have cider and Birdie too for you. The event is free to attend. All are welcome to stay after the event and continue enjoying the taproom. No registration is required.
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