Glensheen Living Literature is preparing to present “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the end of October and is looking to fill the role of the deliciously villainous Brom Bones.
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The world’s most talented artists (in our slightly-biased opinion) will be at Glensheen this weekend for the 17th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft.

Tonight at Glensheen:

Guided grounds tours, croquet, and Concerts by the Lake

Join us!

Glensheen will be offering free standard house tours on Friday, May 27 in celebration of the 32nd anniversary of opening to the public. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m. Tickets can be picked up in the ticket house, located at the base of Glensheen’s parking lot, beginning at 9 a.m.

The standard house tours will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. (Hint: arrive early – a limited number of tickets are available.)

Glensheen, 1979

Vintage Vogue: A Century of Chic
Saturday, April 9, 5 p.m.
Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate
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A benefit for Glensheen and the Douglas County Historical Society

Fasten your fashionable seat belt; this runway will transport you from the 1900s to the 1970s, one fabulous outfit at a time. A station tour of Glensheen, refreshments, and a silent auction (checks and cash only, please) add to the fun. And it’s a fundraiser of historic proportions: money raised will be used for the Douglas County Historical Society and Glensheen.

Not your standard house tour: get ready to explore the complexities of Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. From the innovative to the luxurious, this is a rare opportunity to take a closer look at this national treasure on the shores of Lake Superior.

Saturday, Feb. 19
4:15 p.m. Presentation by Dennis Lamkin, president of Glensheen’s advisory council and Duluth Preservation Alliance member
5 p.m. In-depth tour begins

A fundraiser for Glensheen and the Duluth Preservation Alliance. Tickets: Limited to 60 guests; $22 per person. Available through Glensheen’s website, www.glensheen.org or by calling 1-888-454-GLEN, (218) 726-8910.

With 39 rooms, 15 bedrooms, 15 fireplaces and more than seven acres, Glensheen is a hallmark of extraordinary design. This special event will tell the story of not only the framework, but also the incredible family that created the estate.

A classic tale staged in the living room of a historic, national treasure; Glensheen’s presentation of Edgar Allan Poe’s masterpiece The Fall of the House of Usher promises to electrify audiences in a setting unlike any other.

The Fall of the House of Usher takes center stage Thursday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The event includes a flashlight tour of the mansion, refreshments, and guided discussion after the show.

More information and tickets available at glensheen.org or by calling 726-8910.

Glensheen’s Festival of Fine Art and Craft is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This juried show offers fantastic art, free admission, and a free shuttle bus from UMD.

Questions? Give us a call (726-8910) or shoot us an email, info@glensheen.org

We are looking for a few more artists interested in participating in Glensheen’s 16^th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft on August 15 and 16. An abundance of jewelers have already applied for the show, so non-jewelers are especially appreciated. Details and an application are available on Glensheen’s website — glensheen.org — or feel free to call 726-8921.

Complimentary Community Day (that means free standard house tours!) at Glensheen on Friday, May 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here’s a tip: tour tickets are limited so we suggest getting yours early. The ticket house opens at 9 a.m.

This is a great opportunity to experience part of Duluth’s opulent past. We hope you can make it!

Artistic? We’re sending out applications for Glensheen’s 16th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft. Drop us an e-mail if you’d like one – info@glensheen.org (No kits or molds, please. We like original material.)

Art aficionado? Save the dates: August 14 and August 15, 2010. (Two days this year!)

http://www.d.umn.edu/glen/visit/calendar.html#fineartcraft

Celebrate the arts at UMD’s School of Fine Arts “Young @ ART” benefit celebration Jan. 29, 2010 at the Historic Greysolon Plaza Ballroom. 5:30 p.m.

Featuring silent auctions and a live auction, in addition to several performances and demonstrations by the units of the UMD School of Fine Arts: Art & Design, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts Academy, Tweed Museum of Art, Glensheen Historic Estate.

Auction proceeds will benefit SFA general scholarship fund and specific programs.

Tickets are $50 and are available at www.d.umn.edu/sfa or by calling 726-8561.

*Learn the significance of $1.87 at:

Glensheen Holiday Living Literature

“The Gift of the Magi”

Friday, and Saturday, December 18 and 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Details: Glensheen’s famous Christmas decorations are unveiled in December … the perfect background for seasonal living literature. O’Henry’s classic, “The Gift of the Magi” takes center stage and is sure to warm your heart. Event includes tour and refreshments.

Price: $32, $27 for Friends of Glensheen (more…)

Gather ’round for a spooky reading of “The Monkey’s Paw” at Glensheen on October 22, October 23, and October 24 at 7 p.m. A special flashlight tour of the mansion is included, and the evening concludes with refreshments and a guided discussion  of W.W. Jacob’s 1902 tale. $25 – $33. Reservations online or by calling 726-8910.

Josiah Grover’s “Glensheen Rap” which he put on YouTube (he is a student guide).
 

Glensheen’s 15th Annual Festival of Fine Art and Craft takes place on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More than 80 artists, free admission, free parking, and a free shuttle bus from UMD

http://www.d.umn.edu/glen/visit/calendar.html#fineartcraft

Get out your dancing shoes— Glensheen’s Concerts by the Lake started this Wednesday, July 1!

Enjoy toe-tapping tunes from the Jim Melde Big Band on the shores of Lake Superior this week and every week in July: July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are FREE this year. (Don’t forget your lawn chair!)

More information about Glensheen is available at: http://www.d.umn.edu/glen/

Wednesday, June 24 the publisher and authors of Will to Murder will launch the fourth edition of their book at Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate.

Two seatings are being offered at the following times:

First seating      6 – 7:30 p.m.

Second seating  8 – 9:30 p.m.

Each seating is $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door.  Friends of Glensheen are offered a discounted rate of $15.

Please call (218) 726-8910 for tickets

Glensheen will be offering free tours on Friday, May 22, 2009 in celebration of the 30^th anniversary of opening to the public. The complimentary community day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour starts at 4 p.m.

Enjoy entertainment and refreshments while you’re on the grounds, 3300 London Road.