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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on Lake Superior. Step aboard the Vista Star and take in stunning views of Duluth’s skyline and harbor activity, all while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet catered by Blackwoods Catering. Brunch menu includes baked ham, baked chicken, scrambled eggs, cheesy hash browns, french toast with warm maple syrup, fruit compote, whipped topping and fresh fruit.
Indecent Proposal is back for our annual Caddyshack Rizzidency — and this year, every dollar at the door helps bring the historic Duluth Armory renovation project to life. For the first three Friday nights in April, we’re taking over The Caddyshack with themed nights featuring our favorites. Door: $10 — 100% of door fees go to the Armory renovation and establishment of the Armory Project. Three nights. Three themes. One good cause. Friday, April 3 — Indecent Proposal x The Gemstones (Debut Show) For the first time ever: Indecent Proposal & The Gemstones on one bill. Get down to the groovy original music of the Gemstones paired with the Indecency you know and love. Both bands will perform two full sets of material. Location: The Caddyshack — Duluth, MN Door: $10 (all door fees go to the Armory project) Time: Doors: 7 pm · Music: 8 pm Music: Lineups above…
Indecent Proposal is back for our annual Caddyshack Rizzidency — and this year, every dollar at the door helps bring the historic Duluth Armory renovation project to life. For the first three Friday nights in April, we’re taking over The Caddyshack with themed nights featuring our favorites. Door: $10 — 100% of door fees go to the Armory renovation and establishment of the Armory Project. Three nights. Three themes. One good cause. Friday, April 10 — Twin Ports Variety Theme Joined by: Blue Obcityon & Ricky Carl A variety-night lineup with something for everyone — stacked top to bottom. Location: The Caddyshack — Duluth, MN Door: $10 (all door fees go to the Armory project) Time: Doors: 7 pm · Music: 8 pm Music: Lineups above — come early, stay late. Come be part of something that lasts — show up, pay the door, help rebuild a piece of Duluth…
The DAI is hosting this legacy-building fundraiser to help reach our goal of raising $60,000. Join us for live jazz, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The live jazz quartet features vocals by Lee Engele during this cozy cocktail hour, held just before the AMS reception. Sip cocktails, enjoy live jazz, and celebrate the legacy of the Duluth Art Institute while supporting the arts for generations to come.
Agate & Ore are turning 13! Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Great Lakes Aquarium No reservation necessary. Standard admission rates apply; members are always free! For more event details, visit GLAquarium.org/OttersBirthday.
Resilience isn’t something we’re born with — it’s something we build, moment by moment, as our bodies and minds learn to adapt, heal, and reorganize in the face of challenges we never asked for but survived anyway. Too often, we mistake resilience for grit or willpower, when it’s actually a dynamic interplay between our biology, our environment, and the meaning we make of our experiences. In this talk, we explore the neuroscience of how we rise after hardship, the protective factors that help us not just recover but truly evolve, and the stories that shape our capacity to grow. At its core, this is a conversation about reclaiming our ability to bend without breaking — and rebuilding ourselves with greater wisdom, compassion, and connection. Kelley J. Minor, LGSW, is a clinical therapist, educator, and founder of Curiosity Collaborative LLC, specializing in trauma-informed care, attachment healing, and the neuroscience of human…