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Feb 2020
Commercial Building Forum Series
Finding, purchasing and renovating an affordable commercial building can leave a business owner frustrated or in a project they cannot complete or afford. The Entrepreneur Fund presents three forum discussions with panels of experts who will share their insights, key resources and experiences and answer questions. Visit these links for full details and locations for each day's programming: http://bit.ly/CRE-Forum1 http://bit.ly/CRE-Forum2 http://bit.ly/CRE-Forum3 For more information, contact Sandi Larson at sandil @ entrepreneurfund.org or 218-623-5741.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
Baby Storytime
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
The Duluth Public Library presents simple stories and fingerplays for babies 0-24 months old every Tuesday in the Green Room of the Mount Royal Branch Library. Early literacy playtime and socialization follow story time.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
Oil Painting: Harps Alla Prima with Matt Kania
An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
Local artist Matt Kania teaches an alla prima painting class with a live model playing the harp. The class runs on three consecutive Tuesdays from Feb. 11 through Feb. 25. The first class features the live model while the class focuses on capturing the shapes and movements through oil sketches and photographs. In the remaining two sessions the class will work from the oil sketches and photographs to complete a large oil painting. Painting alla prima is an Italian term…
Find out more »Tuesday Talks: Prohibition in the Zenith City
In recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the start of national Prohibition, Zenith City Press publisher Tony Dierckins will be presenting “Prohibition in the Zenith City.”
Find out more »The Power of Restorative Justice
Lara Bazelon presents a different approach to the criminal justice system.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Tax Basics for Social Services Providers (and Anyone Else)
This educational presentation by Julia Cheng from Community Action Duluth focuses on tax basics for social services providers, which also applies to the general public. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Mar 11, 2020
Face and Figure Drawing for Beginners
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Mar 11, 2020
Artist William Wise teaches a five-session face and figure drawing course for beginners. Students will learn observation and detail skills needed to accurately lay out and draw faces and figures on paper. The course covers classic formulas for drawing the human figure and face through the instruction of gestural techniques, using observation and detail to get accurate drawings on paper. The class focuses on getting the features where they belong and building the likeness of many images. The course runs…
Find out more »Lotion Making Demo
Lanae Rhoads demonstrates the process of an emulsified lotion being made in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library. The event covers how to understand an ingredient list, determine safe versus dangerous skincare chemicals and how to make it all work together. A guest wins handmade artisan lotion as a prize.
Find out more »Options for a Healthy Lawn: Traditional or Native
Presenter Jane Anklam is the University of Wisconsin Agriculture and Horticulture educator in Douglas County. She will be speaking about different options of having a healthy lawn, either by traditional methods or by using native species. For advanced registration, call 715-394-5712.
Find out more »Beginning Clay with Craig Bruce
Learn and practice the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel from centering to glazing during this series. Clay, glazes and firing fees included. Open to all levels; instruction directed to the beginning potter.
Find out more »Freedom Fund Dinner
Duluth's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosts its Freedom Fund Dinner. This year's theme is "The Life, The Work, The Fight: Black History in Duluth." The event includes narrative from Duluth's NAACP Branch President Stephan Witherspoon, a film from curated generational conversations created by Daniel Oyinloye, music from the Bell Family, artwork created by University of Minnesota Duluth graphic design students under the direction of Terresa Moses, and the photographs initiated by the board of Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Memorial…
Find out more »Fairlawn Apothecary: Natural Wellness Talk
Molly Sommerhalder, certified wellness coach and owner of Swan in the Lotus Yoga and Wellness, talks about various holistic health remedies, potions, and tinctures that were used back during the peak days at Fairlawn Mansion and how they are still used today. Products from Tippecanoe Herbs and Apothecary in Milwaukee are demoed and available for purchase. Tippecanoe Herbs is founded and operated by Superior native, Kyle Denton. Molly uses her experience and education to help men and women with stress and…
Find out more »UW-Superior Beekeeping 102 Workshop
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting a series of three free beekeeping workshops aimed at providing aspiring beekeepers with general knowledge. All workshops are taught by Edward Burkett, UW-Superior biology professor and apiary manager and are held at Swenson Hall, Room 1013. The second in the series is designed to teach first-year beekeepers how to care for their new honeybees. The Beekeeping 102 workshop targets beekeepers who have previously completed the introductory workshop, but everyone interested is welcome to attend.…
Find out more »Simplify your Spending & Saving Strategies
Robyn Lings from Edward Jones leads a workshop about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. Lings also discusses how these strategies can impact one's financial future. If any accommodations are needed, contact Leslie Mehle at 715-394-8860. Requests should be made as soon as possible and by Feb. 8 at the latest.
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