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Emily Ford is a winter adventurer and thru-hiker based in Duluth, Minnesota. She has completed many thru-hikes in the Midwest, including the 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail which crosses Wisconsin from Potawatomi State Park to St. Croix State Park on the Minnesota Border. In winter of 2022, she completed a solo 180-mile ski route across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area & Wilderness with er Alaskan Husky, Diggins. She now spends her winters running sled dogs in Alaska & Minnesota. In 2025, Emily finished the 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome. With an understanding and drive to show that anyone can adventure and everyone deserves to discover the outdoors, regardless of race, gender identity, or upbringing she continues to seek adventure and represent the underrepresented in outdoor spaces. Stop in early to grab some food and drink before the presentation starts at 7PM!
A candy-heart kind of night…Sweet. Sassy. Made right. Just like you. This Galentine’s Day, grab your besties and celebrate the real love stories – the friendships that hype you up, hold you down, and make life way more fun. Expect a light, feel-good evening filled with music, treats, creativity, and playful magic. Live Music: Hot Tamale Cosmos from 7-9pm. Bright, bold sounds to keep the vibes flirty and fun all night long! Food: Bowlz & Thangz – featuring a specialty curated menu that will not disappoint. Bring your gals. Bring your pals. Bring your glow. All welcome | Family friendly | Free show
There’s a reason this 7-piece, horn-centric, rock and boogie band has hammered an exclamation point on the end of its name. A Band Called Truman! has been staging sharp, intense, and exclamatory original music for 16 years and has built a large, loyal audience it affectionately describes as “local goofballs.” Led by tireless frontman Leon Rohrbaugh and his baby blue hollow body guitar, the group includes a rhythm section held down by Ian Connell on drums and John Erickson on bass, with Jim Pospisil on keys and a powerhouse horn section that includes Dale Shimmin, Kelli Hallsten and Jessica Lilja Olson.
Join us at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. for Winter String Warm-Up, a night of genre-bending string-driven Americana that spans bluegrass, blues, country, psychedelic rock, and everything in between. This lineup brings deep grooves, cosmic energy, and serious musicianship. Come on down and enjoy a toasty room, cold beer, and a journey through the many corners of modern Americana – rooted, exploratory, and just a little cosmic. Tickets: $10 advance and at the door (All Ages), buy now. Schedule: Doors 6:00 PM Tres Osos 6:30 PM Mark Joseph 7:20 PM Buffalo Galaxy 8:30 PM
BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by Al Pajamas & Natty Nico on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only
Saltydog is back at the Paddle for HighKey Mondays! Let’s shake a little something and see if the floorboards still hold up. They’ll be laying it on thick every Monday for the month of February with special guests, keeping the vibes tight and the limbs loose as a country goose. Special Guests: 2/2 Four Mile Portage 2/9 Jon Edwards 2/16 Skarlett Wood 2/23 Coyote + Jonny Castle B-Day Deets: Free Show 6-9pm $4 Light Lagers Positive vibes galore
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