Zeitgiest

The Great Lakes Outdoor Summit, curated by the Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance (DAOA), is a gathering of outdoor recreation advocates, enthusiasts, businesses, and adventurers. The Summit exists to bring non-profits, land managers, as well as the companies and individuals that support their work, together to interact and learn from each other in a fun, friendly, and inclusive environment. The 2023 Great Lakes Summit will be held on October 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zeitgeist Arts Theater in Duluth Minnesota. Adventurer Emily Ford will be the inaugural keynote speaker, followed by six informational sessions ranging from environmental stewardship, inclusivity, marketing, volunteer recruitment, working with land managers and an introduction to Minnesota’s new state agency The Outdoor Industry Partnership. Outdoor activities are planned to accompany the Summits agenda and to allow attendees to experience all that Duluth has to offer. Come teach, inspire and learn from folks who have...

Join us Friday, September 15th for a truly unforgettable evening as we shut down our block of Superior Street to present Zeitgeist’s annual Spirit of the Times Fundraiser! That’s right, we’re taking it to the streets AGAIN for another block-party-style extravaganza! Guests will enjoy live music and entertainment, a myriad of local creative talent throughout the evening, unique silent and live auction items, and delicious food and craft cocktails from Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar. The event is indoor/outdoor style and will take place at the Zeitgeist Arts Building and the block of Superior Street in front of it!

It’s the UNABASHED “Give us all your money” BASH!! A Renegade Comedy Fundraiser! Celebrate and support the arts while laughing your face off! The bash will be hosted by The Mustacios, featuring food by Gumbo Boi, beats by DJ Shoebox, and an old-fashioned telethon featuring your favorite Renegade performers. There will also be FREE specialty drinks and a cash bar available at Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar. The night’s programming will take place in the Zeitgeist Teatro. Food, drinks, and party will be in the Atrium and Bar areas.

This celebration is being held in appreciation of the many people who have supported the St. Louis River Alliance, the restoration of the river, and the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail.

We’re Taking Spirit of the Times to the Streets! For our first in person fundraiser since 2019, we’re pulling out all of the stops. Join us Friday, September 16th for a truly unforgettable evening as we shut down our block of Superior Street to present the first ever Spirit of the Times Indoor/Outdoor Block Party Extravaganza. This year’s event will be block party style, with street-wide tents, an outdoor stage, screen, and bar. The night’s program will feature hosts, Mary Fox, Kate Horvath, Amber Burns, and Duluth’s very own Take It With You. Plus guests will enjoy live entertainment and pop up performances from a myriad of local creative talent throughout the evening. There will also be unique silent and live auction items, food from the Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar, beverages from Blacklist Brewing Co., Wild State Cider, and Vikre Distillery. ' Doors open at 6:00pm Programming starts at 8:00pm...