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Apr 2024
Law Day 5K 2024
Justice North, formerly Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, presents the annual family-friendly Law Day 5K run/walk. The 5K begins and ends at the Duluth East High School parking lot. The course follows the Duluth Lakewalk and returns to the school for a post-race gathering, refreshments and tours of Justice North's Justice Bus. Proceeds benefit Justice North. Prizes await the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. A cash raffle will be available with cash prizes announced at 10 a.m. Adult…
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Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.
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Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., a stage adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie with a new score from the songwriting team of Frozen. Performances run April 26-28. With a commitment to providing performance opportunities for young people, Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre allows students to put their skills into action while connecting with their peers and growing as young artists. Tickets are available at duluthplayhouse.org.
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Ecstatic Dance Duluth
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Ecstatic dance is free-form movement inspired by music. The Ecstatic Dance Duluth group holds dances on the second Friday and last Sunday of each month. The focus is on exercise without a nightclub vibe. Each dance is a different 75- to 90-minute eclectic playlist in a “wave form.” Depending on the dance, a range of various styles of music are woven together into an hour-plus long playlist including anything from world, reggae, jazz, blues, rock, folk, Latin, tribal, club, house,…
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Foundations of Flash Fiction
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Writer Katie Perttunen teaches writing within six weeks at Foundations of Flash Fiction. Perttunen has published two books, written for three newspapers and was the poetry editor for an online literary magazine. This class is best for ages 12 and older and is for both experienced and beginner writers. Participants will need to bring paper, writing implements and the book "Elements of Style".
Find out more »Fur Trade Nation: Book Release Celebration
Celebrate Carl Gawboy's new book, Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe's Graphic History. This beautiful publication is the debut of Animikii Mazina’iganan: Thunderbird Press, from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The evening will include a feast, a performance from Oshkii Giizhik Singers, brief remarks from the author and a book signing.
Find out more »Norton Park Community Input Session
The City of Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Division invites the public to an interactive community-input session for proposed improvements to Norton Park. Additional public input is needed at this time to help guide investment priorities and to better understand community needs and preferences for park improvements. Duluth Parks and Recreation will offer on-site activities for youth ages 3+ for parents and guardians attending the session. Parents must register their child in advance, as space is limited. Parents can register children…
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Lake Superior Estuarium
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The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior and information to help you get out and explore.
Find out more »Annual Student and Instructor Exhibition
The Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art hosts its 8th annual exhibition featuring new works by students and faculty. This event is free to the public. The open house will be held on Friday, May 3rd, from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday May 4th, from 12 noon to 5 pm. This event will feature live music opening night and a food truck on site both days. Work will be available for purchase to support the students.
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Lake Superior Estuarium First Saturdays
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The Estuarium is open for exploration and activities during this event. Kids can participate in story time at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4: Experience tiny nature and learn how to connect with the world on a smaller scale through magnifying glasses, small-scale photography and scientific observation of plants and insects. Saturday, June 1: Try nature journaling. People of all ages can learn how to journal using different senses, materials and muses to experience nature in new ways. For…
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The 12th Annual May Faire Festival is hosted at Spirit of the Lake. Participants will have many activities to join in on: maypole dancing, live music, homemade cake contest, petting zoo, cake walk, jump rope making, face painting, flower crown and fairy wand crafts, giant bubbles and more.
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Paint with Me Livestream
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Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together.
Find out more »Everyone Can Bird – Spring Migration at Chambers Grove
Everyone Can Bird is presented at Chambers Grove and follows the migration of many different bird species returning for the spring. This event is planned in partnership with the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Embark Supported Employment, Minnesota Land Trust and the Lake Superior Reserve. Additional accommodations can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling Luciana at 715-399-4085 at least 10 days before the event.
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum Steam Excursion
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The DM&IR #332 steam locomotive is pulling special excursion trains on the North Shore Scenic Railroad on select dates from May 11 to Oct. 27. According to Trains Magazine’s Steam Across America 2023 Edition, there are only 181 working steam locomotives in operation. Reservations are required and can be made at duluthtrains.com. 2024 #332 Steam Schedule May 11 – National Train Day with special events at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum including the firing up of #332 June 8-9 –…
Find out more »Painting Event at AAD Shrine Center
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. This painting is designed to be created either as an individual image (one canvas) or together as a set (two canvases) - it is your choice. Please just be sure to register for two tickets if you plan to paint with a partner. Enjoy refreshments from the Shrine while you paint. To reserve your spot or spots, visit northernexposureart.com.
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