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Oct 2023
Book Launch: Dianna Hunter’s Clouded Waters
Zenith Bookstore celebrates Dianna Hunter's new novel Clouded Waters (Holy Cow! Press). The book launch will include a reading, discussion and book signing, with music by Duluth singer and guitarist Terrol Cousineau, crushing-it stylist on the bluesy, soulful and sometimes Western sides of R&B. Clouded Waters tells the story of water defenders and pro-mining forces clashing in the far north of Minnesota, where the publisher of a struggling newspaper unearths a corrupt conspiracy.
Find out more »Stepping On Up: Community Education Series
Stepping On Up invites people to learn about different aspects of homelessness in the community from service-providers and people with lived experiences. They are hosting two events: Oct. 26 is for reentry populations and Nov. 2 is focused on youth homelessness. Both are free events with refreshments provided. Preregister and watch the live streams through the QR code on the flier.
Find out more »Nov 2023
Gender Equity Summit 2023
The Gender Equity Summit is a gathering of women, girls, and people who identify as nonbinary, transgender, or genderqueer. The goal is to create connections and partnerships, build leadership skills and opportunities, create opportunities for self-care and healing, and build collective power to make social change. The Summit includes an art show and music that showcases local talent and provides spaces to be creative. The event centers Black, indigenous, and people of color in all aspects of the summit. The…
Find out more »A Story of Holocaust Survival with Ron Schwarz
Ron Schwarz is the son of Holocaust Survivor Charles Schwarz. As a second-generation speaker, Ron uses a multimedia presentation to share his father’s and grandparents’ journey and teach the lessons of the Holocaust.
Find out more »What the Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck's new play takes a new look at our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Email [email protected] for ticket prices or more information.
Find out more »Duluth General Election
Duluth's General Election ballot includes municipal and school board races. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote.
Find out more »Henry Blomberg Excellence in Service Awards and Veterans Day Ceremony
UW-Superior is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony and presentation of Henry Blomberg Excellence in Service Awards. The ceremony, which is open to the community, will begin with the presentation of colors, national anthem and National Honor Society induction ceremony — UW-Superior chief of police, Joe Eickman, will provide the opening remarks. Following the awards presentation, there will be a Q&A panel featuring UW-Superior student veterans who will answer questions about their service, experiences and life as a veteran. The Henry…
Find out more »Twin Ports Veteran’s Expo
The UW-Superior and Douglas County Veterans Expo is an in-person event that offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with veterans and help them explore resources tailored to their needs. The event will includes informational booths, veteran serving business resources, veteran-owned business information, face-to-face veteran benefits assistance and education and GI Bill® information.
Find out more »H.O.T.D.I.S.H. Bake-Off 2023: Squash the Patriarchy
Every year, the H.O.T.D.I.S.H. (hand over the decision, it's healthcare) Militia gathers Minnesotans to eat homemade tatortot dishes and celebrate equitable abortion access in our community. Last year, they had a record turnout with over 100 people attending, and 40 hotdishes entered in the bake-off. Jess Morgan, Joseph Anderson and Bird (from Roadside Casino) perform a variety of clarinet solos, duets and trios during the event. Prizes in each category are awarded to the winning hotdishes. Registration to enter a…
Find out more »The TRUTH Project
This presentation will share the work of the Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing (TRUTH) Project. Formed in 2020 in response to resolutions passed by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) insisting the University of Minnesota investigate ways to be in better relation with the eleven federally-recognized tribes in the state, TRUTH looks at the impacts the U of M has had on Indigenous peoples in Minnesota.
Find out more »Filmmakers for the Prosecution
The University of Minnesota Duluth will be screening 'Filmmakers for the Prosecution,' The Thrilling True Story of How Motion Pictures Were Used to Convict the Nazis at the Nuremberg Trial. Following the film, there will be a discussion with film historian and producer, Sandra Schulberg.
Find out more »The War: Vietnam
Dr. Ha H. Tuong will be sharing his ideas about the many chances that were available to prevent the Vietnam War from expanding. He will give a broad picture of sociopolitical events drawing from his book The War, published in 2020.
Find out more »Dec 2023
Family Freedom Center: UUCD’s Monthly Woven Basket Recipient
Learn about the programs of the Family Freedom Center and the merger between the Center and Neighborhood Youth Services. Senior Youth Specialist Aaron Gelineau will share success stories and plans for the future. The Family Freedom Center seeks to empower the black community by reconstructing cultural and socio-economic narratives and unapologetically embracing what it means to be black, both historically and in the present day.
Find out more »Community Development Committee Meeting
The Duluth Community Development Committee meets in Duluth City Hall room 330. It assists with allocating and administering community development block grants, home investment partnerships and emergency solutions grant programs. Meeting minutes and agendas can be found at duluthmn.gov.
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