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Feb 2024
Cary J. Griffith Presents Gunflint Falling
Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
Find out more »Indigenous Storytelling Week
Tuesday, February 20: Ojibwe Storytelling Night with Michael Migizi Sullivan, Ph.D., an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) linguist from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in northern Wisconsin. Thursday, February 22: UW-Superior students from FNS 333 – History of Indigenous People will be reading Indigenous Australian stories by Kath Walker.
Find out more »Lake Superior Writers’ 2024 Writing Contest
Lake Superior Writers has opened submissions for its 2024 writing contest. The theme is “legends,” which can be interpreted as broadly as a writer sees fit. Think about what legend has influenced your life, historically, currently or in the future ... and write about it! There are four categories this year, including poetry (up to three), short fiction (500 to 2,500 words), short-short fiction (up to 500 words) and creative nonfiction (up to 2,500 words). Winning and runner-up prizes include…
Find out more »Cary J. Griffith Presents Gunflint Falling
Cary J. Griffith discusses his new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, published with the University of Minnesota Press. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith grew up among the woods, fields and emerald waters of Eastern Iowa. His childhood fostered a lifelong love of wild places. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and an M.A. in library science from the University of Minnesota. His books explore the natural world. In nonfiction, he covers the…
Find out more »Olga Walker Awards and Author Event
The 2024 Olga Walker Awards and Author Event features a conversation with David Heska Wanbli Weiden, award-Winning author of the novel Winter Counts. Facilitated by Christina Woods, executive director of the Duluth Art Institute and member of the Bois Forte Tribal Nation. Gourmet brunch is included. David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, was named by the New York Times as one of “the most critically acclaimed young novelists working now.” His debut novel, Winter…
Find out more »Book Release Party: From Turmoil to Triumph
Duluth author, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Anton Dobbs launches his new memoir, From Turmoil to Triumph.
Find out more »Ken Waldman: Alaska Stories
Ken Waldman, a freelance writer, musician, performer and touring artist, shares stories about Alaska.
Find out more »Open Mic at the Flame: Music, Poetry, Comedy & Drag
The Duluth Flame runs a monthly open mic event that may include music, poetry, comedy or drag. The night is hosted by poet Jess Morgan as well as drag performer, Dixie Diamond. Audio files can be emailed in advance to Jess at morgan.jessicamarie @ gmail.com if performers have a backtrack for vocals or drag shows. Performers can sign-up right before or throughout the night of the open mic.
Find out more »Sensible Shoes: A Queer Dance Party feat. Jesscribe & Embalming Eva
Sensible Shoes is a queer-hosted dance party occurring about every 1-2 months with rotating featured performers. DJ and poet Jesscribe the Vibe hosts an ambient poetry open mic from 8-9 p.m. And then the dance party kicks off with Embalming Eva. The duo perform on and off during the duration of the dance party. Attendees can come ready to request their favorite bops (and of course, some sensible shoes). Adeline Wright and the "Lesbian Money Collective" help host the event,…
Find out more »Writing Workshop with Ken Waldman
Ken Waldman, a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, hosts. Open to writers of all levels and experience. Writers will begin four new pieces and learn strategies to begin more. Grand Rapids Library Program Room. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Find out more »Finding Your View: How to Leverage Points of View
This two-hour Duluth Folk School course examines first, second and third-person points of view in literature, as well as omniscient. Through reading examples of each, the group seeks a better understanding of what works, what doesn’t and why. Through imagery and writing prompts, participants have an opportunity to tell the same story from a variety of viewpoints. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
Find out more »Ken Waldman: Alaska Stories
The freelance writer, musician, performer and touring artist shares stories about Alaska.
Find out more »Mar 2024
Traveling in Wonder
Autumn Carolynn invites readers to journey with her on her upcoming book release, "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust." This narrative details Autumn, a former flight attendant, reflecting on her extensive travels to 30 countries over 30 years. The book was released on February 24th, 2024. Autumn will host a meet and greet to celebrate the book's release.
Find out more »Book Signing: John McLoughlin for The Irish Pagan Book of Rites
Local author, John Michael McLoughlin is visiting the Zenith Bookstore to sign his new book, Pagan Portals - The Irish Pagan Book of Rites: Rituals and Prayers for Daily Life and Festivals
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